《Run Away, This Civilization Is Cheating!》 Chapter 1 Star Jump Day! ```December 23, 2025. The room was bright with light, it was already half past ten in the morning, and Shen Hao jolted awake from a dream. His face was pale, and he gasped for air. In his mind, it seemed as if the apocalyptic scenes from his dream still lingered. Glancing at the bedside clock, Shen Hao rubbed his temples wearily. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It had been a month. His gaze inadvertently moved downward, and there, in the lower right corner, was a crisp, almost intangible light blue progress bar that had reached ninety-nine percent. Ever since he first saw this progress bar a month ago, on the day of great change in the world, he had been having dreams that seemed incredibly real, every single day. In these dreams, he was like a spectator, without a body, unable to intervene, just watching gargantuan apocalyptic scenes unfold. Yes, apocalyptic scenes. He saw a world frozen for thousands of miles, plunged into extreme cold, with countless people falling into eternal stasis amidst cries of despair. He saw endless fires, creatures burning alive, screaming in agony before turning to ashes. He saw a monster larger than a planet, unscathed by the universe''s warships'' relentless fire, until it devoured the mother planet they desperately defended. There were plants that grew crazily in a short time, sweeping over and destroying the entire world. There were also monsters that swarmed out of unknown cracks like locusts, slaughtering indiscriminately. Natural disasters, invasions, mutations... The scenes became more and more grandiose, the imagery more and more spectacular; yet even with civilizations stronger than the last, each facing threats and crises and even with countless magnificent figures akin to sacred deities from myths, they all ultimately headed towards the end of their civilization amidst the endless crises. Each time he dreamt, an indescribable sense of sorrow filled Shen Hao''s heart along with these images. It was as if he felt the laments of numerous civilizations, the despair and rage of countless beings. This left him physically and mentally exhausted. "When it hits one hundred percent, I really want to see what you are actually about," Shen Hao exhaled deeply and walked out of the room. He had quit his job a month earlier and returned to his old home in a coastal city. One of the advantages of staying at home was that no matter how late he got up, someone would always prepare breakfast. Glancing at his father who seemed to be on the phone on the balcony, Shen Hao didn''t pay much attention to it. He brushed his teeth, washed up, then sat in front of the television with a bowl of porridge and turned it onimmediately, the news channel came up. The attractive host stood in front of the United Nations Building, reporting the situation on the ground. "Today marks the thirteenth global summit since ''Star Jump'' day, with leaders from 347 countries worldwide gathered, aiming to reach a consensus on the ''Supreme Council Member'' issue within the global alliance system." "This is undeniably a major advancement for all of humanity and represents the most united moment in human history!" "Yet, we can still see a large number of protesters gathered outside the building, coming from around the world, with the content of their protests being extremely diverse." "Some are shouting about the end of the world, while others are protesting the resolutions already determined in prior meetings." "..." The camera panned, and the entire perimeter of the building was densely packed, leaving no path through the throngs of people. Every skin color, all kinds of banners, all sorts of slogans. Some even set themselves on fire in the street, causing even greater chaos. Looking around, there was nothing but noise, and occasionally, one could hear the sound of gunfire. ``` Shen Hao''s brows were tightly furrowed. One month ago, on the very day that the progress bar had appeared within his field of vision, the entire world, the whole planet, underwent enormous changes that defied comprehension. The whole planet, including the Moon, had been transported! At first, no one knew what had happened. The first to discover that something was wrong were the outer space monitoring bases around the globe. It seemed to happen in just an instant; the vast starry sky, which had been eternally present since ancient times, disappeared without a trace! Whether through ground-based observations or outer space satellites, all equipment, through all means, could only come to a conclusion that terrified everyone as if it were a nightmare. Their entire planet, their whole world! Along with the Moon, had all been transported to an unknown universe! An incredibly empty universe! A pitch-black expanse, as if devoid of anything! Fortunately, within this universe, there was still a sun. It radiated a soft orange glow, larger, younger, and brighter than the sun they had known before. But clearly, this sun was not their original sun, a difference visible even to the naked eye. Not to mention, it was now the end of December, a time when it should have been bitterly cold winter, but the temperature was over twenty degrees every day, warm and comfortable. This sudden and extreme change completely surpassed human understanding. People named this day "Star Jump" day! But there was something even more intense and miraculous yet to come! Shen Hao switched through several channels before settling on an interview program. The person on screen was an older man who had been appearing on TV frequently of late. A well-known domestic professor of dynamics. Yet, the professor was being interviewed not for his knowledge, but for his superpower. That''s right, superpower! Even though Shen Hao had seen such scenes many times before, when the professor known as "Chosen One" demonstrated the fireball floating above his hand on camera, Shen Hao felt an indescribable sense of disconnection. "According to the information we have so far, ''Chosen Ones'' from around the world have mostly been born among the world-class elites of various industries, but there are also those who have gained the status of Chosen One by ''luck''..." the TV host said gravely into the camera, "All Chosen Ones are requested to call the hotline as soon as possible to report their whereabouts, not to use their superpowers to cause chaos, and there is no need for undue concern, the state will not restrict your personal freedom..." Listening to these words that had been emphasized for half a month, Shen Hao looked back at the progress bar in his field of vision. As for being an elite, he certainly was not one. But he also wondered whether this thing could grant him the status of Chosen One. Let alone superpower, from what he could see, the entire world was taking the so-called "Chosen Ones" very seriously. Status, wealth, power, fame... Whatever one wished for, could be satisfied. During such a massive change when no one knew what might happen, such a status would obviously provide more peace of mind. "It''s almost there, already ninety-nine percent!" Shen Hao couldn''t help but tense up. But at that moment, his father, who had been making a phone call on the balcony, suddenly walked in quickly, his face somewhat pale. "Little Hao, your mom called from school and said your sister has committed murder!" "..." Shen Hao''s eyes widened, as if he wanted to say something, but after his lips twitched, he found himself unable to utter a word. Chapter 2 Plugin Collection! Sister? Murder?How is that possible? In that instant, Shen Hao felt that the world was truly ridiculous. He was the only child by birth, and the sister in question, named Gu Qiuyue, was a relative from his mother''s side of the family. Six years ago, when her family met with a misfortune and all her family members died, his mother, deeply sympathetic, went to offer condolences and ended up adopting the child. At that time, Shen Hao had just gone to university. Although they weren''t very close, he knew that his sister had a very good nature. Hardworking and sensible as well. Otherwise, his mother, a distinguished teacher, wouldn''t have brought her home out of sympathy. Now, her academic performance was top-notch, being a strong candidate for Qingbei despite only being in her first year of high school. Recalling his sister''s demeanor, Shen Hao couldn''t imagine at all how she could have murdered someone?! "It must have been in self-defense," Shen Hao forcibly calmed himself, "Things are quite chaotic now, and Qiuyue is beautiful. Didn''t the news just say that during special periods, all crimes are strictly dealt with? If it was just defense, it shouldn''t be a problem." "But your mom said over the phone..." Father Shen, a fairly successful businessman, was shaking slightly, "She killed a girl." "" Shen Hao''s mind was also a bit chaotic. "No matter what, we are heading there right now!" Father Shen, having regained his composure, didn''t even change his clothes and headed straight for the door. "Okay." Shen Hao put down his hardly touched rice porridge and stood up. But just at this moment, he suddenly paused, turned his head, and spoke. "Dad, you go ahead, I''ll drive over myself in a bit." "Alright, hurry up." Father Shen, not in the mood to ask further, rushed out the door. The reason Shen Hao needed to wait a moment was because the progress bar he had been watching had finally reached one hundred percent! A blue frame popped up. [Load complete, activate?] Shen Hao quickly went to his room, closed the door, drew the curtains, and without hesitation, "Activate!" Unprecedented changes had already occurred in the world, even affecting his family. Now, regardless of what this frame was, Shen Hao was willing to accept it. In that instant, streams of information surged directly into his mind! "Civilization... Trial," Shen Hao muttered to himself, his body trembling slightly. He understood it all now. In the vast, endless multiverse, there existed an unknown, powerful entity. No one knew why it was created, nor did anyone understand its true purpose. The only known fact was that it continuously enveloped one civilization and world after another into its fold, then subjected them to endless trials. Indeed. This was not an individual adventure, but a trial for entire civilizations! Those who passed would receive a reward; the failed would face doom! As for the object in front of Shen Hao now. It originated from the reluctance of some powerful civilizations, amalgamating all the loopholes they could find, and then, with immense power, sent from the distant future to the present. To put it simply "A collection of hacks developed based on the Civilization Trial''s loopholes," Shen Hao eagerly summarized, looking at the light blue frame unfolding before him. Its appearance was very crude. The creators seemed to have not had the time to design its exterior, or perhaps it didn''t need a flashy appearance. Inside the frame, there was just a simple sentence. "This is our last struggle!" Below this phrase, there were densely packed characters. Some of them weren''t even Chinese characters and could not be translated. However, from those that could be translated, the content was clear. They were all names of different civilizations. "There must be nearly a thousand..." Shen Hao took a deep breath, grasping a clear understanding of the brutality of the Civilization Trial. The scenes he had dreamed of were just the tip of the iceberg. Countless civilizations had despaired in the face of the Civilization Trial. And now, it was the turn of Human Civilization to accept the challenge. After witnessing so many extinctions in his dreams, Shen Hao''s heart wasn''t even excited about possessing the golden finger anymore. It was more of a heaviness. His civilization was here, his family, including everything of his own, was all here. If this thing wasn''t powerful, to be honest, Shen Hao didn''t have much confidence in Human Civilization. Compared to the other civilizations he saw in the recent illusions, humans were just too weak. "Open it!" he clenched his fist and fully opened the hack collection pack! The interface flashed, and quickly changed. It was still a very simple screen. So simple that there were only texts and options. "Detected that the current version of the Civilization Trial is 1.1487, and the following two hacks are available." "One, a 100% chance to obtain the status of the Chosen One (manufactured by Arlo Civilization)" "Two, a 100% chance to obtain a Red Mythical Talent on the first Talent selection (manufactured by Wuji Civilization)" "Only two usable?" Shen Hao glanced at the first line and speculated. It seemed that these hacks were all displayed according to the version. The Civilization Trial itself would also auto-update and automatically patch up loopholes. Some hacks would become useless after their version had passed. Therefore, future hack collection packs could only be sent back to the past to be effective. But even so, these two current hacks revitalized his spirit. Although he was unclear about the actual level of the "Red Mythical" Talent referred to by the second hack, he understood the status now held by a Chosen One. Recently, a Chosen One had also appeared in their ordinary prefecture-level city; it was a senior top-grade teacher, exactly at the school where Shen Hao''s mother worked. Once announced, she was immediately taken away by a military helicopter that flew in, and all her family members could receive the highest level of protection; the teacher''s mother did not want to leave her hometown, and they even deployed the army nearby for protection! Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking at other information on the internet, it was all the same, highly valued. Shen Hao didn''t have any persecution delusions, especially since, he only needed to keep the hack collection pack as his trump card hidden. If he obtained the status of the Chosen One, he would choose to reveal it! Not to mention anything else, right now his sister''s situation might just need this status! "Activate the first hack!" He did not hesitate and activated the first hack. Then, in that instant, he felt a series of gentle breaths rushing to his mind. With a boom, it seemed as if something had opened! This was not his illusion. Because in this moment, he could clearly feel that his consciousness seemed to "spread" out from his mind, even clearly "touching" everything around him, even behind his head. Chapter 3 Mythical Talent! There was no need to turn his head; the bed, the cup, the pillow... all of it was under his "consciousness''s" perception and "touch".Even... Instinctively, Shen Hao exerted a little effort and lifted his own pillow. Then, he watched rather blankly as the pillow slowly floated in front of him. Apart from himself, the naked eye couldn''t see the "invisible hand". "Holy shit!" Shen Hao exclaimed subconsciously, his eyes wide. This was telekinesis! Genuine telekinesis! He had never imagined that merely the first plugin would grant him telekinesis, such a classic superpower! Wasn''t the first plugin supposed to grant the identity of a Chosen One? Was he now a Chosen One? It didn''t seem like it. What about the Talent? While Shen Hao was bewildered, another interface suddenly popped up in front of him. [Detection: You are the most powerful superpower user within the civilization, congratulations, you have obtained the qualifications of the Chosen One!] Compared to the rudimentary plugin interface, this interface was very flashy. It appeared very realistic, with its text in dark gold, and the edges had mysterious patterns, which seemed to move if one stared at them too long. After the initial prompt appeared, very soon, an even cooler interface popped up. It was divided into two parts. The left side displayed his appearance. With detailed information. [Name: Shen Hao] [Age: 24] [Species: Human] [Civilization: Blue Planet''s Humans] [Original Talent: To be drawn] [Constitution: 9] [Spirit: 11] [Transcendent: 5] Below that, there were entries like a backpack bar, ability bar, and equipment bar, but currently, all were "none". The right side of the interface had only one option. [Do you want to draw your initial Original Talent?] [Note1: Original Talent cannot be removed, cannot be reset.] [Note2: The probability of White ordinary Talent is 99%, Blue high-quality Talent is 0.99%, Purple Epic Talent is 0.00099%, Golden Legend Talent is 0.0000099%, Red Mythical Talent is one in a billion.] "Is this the Chosen One of the Civilization Trial?" Shen Hao looked at the interface and then at the shrinking plugin on the other side, slowly understanding it all. No wonder, just a week after the "Star Jump" incident, all major nations immediately convened a summit. By then, they must have already known about the existence of the Chosen One. With such an interface, it clearly couldn''t be naturally occurring. Thus, it proved that the "Star Jump" incident was the product of unknown life, an unknown civilization. Under such a threat, capable of taking away an entire planet, humans were as insignificant as ants. However, when Shen Hao saw "Note2," his heart couldn''t help but race. Initially, he hadn''t understood what a Mythical Talent meant within the second plugin, but now he knew. A one in a billion chance! The odds of winning the lottery were much higher! Although it was unclear how many Chosen Ones there would be in the future, given that there was only one Chosen One in Donghua City, the number of Chosen Ones around the world must have been pitifully small. If there were only a few thousand, then in that base amount, to not even mention a Mythical Talent, possessing a Purple Epic Talent would already be exceptionally good fortune! Shen Hao had not been very confident in this cheat initially, but at that moment, confidence surged within him! Being able to turn a one in a billion chance into a certainty was completely irrational! "If the cheats that come later are all this powerful..." Shen Hao clenched his fist, stopped thinking further, and, filled with anticipation, immediately activated the second cheat! Instantly, the Talent selection option on his Chosen One interface automatically activated. White, blue, purple, golden, and a very faint red continually flowed across the interface. Until at a certain moment, that strand of red rapidly expanded. It formed two red characters, filled with a sense of divinity, dominating the entire interface! [Sovereign] Shen Hao felt as if his soul was vibrating, as if something entirely new and powerful was being infused into his body, changing his very essence. And it deepened more and more! Until at a certain moment, he seemed to see a figure seated on a throne, overlooking the entire universe, like a supreme being of the universe, merging with him as one! "Something has changed." S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, Shen Hao could clearly feel his transformation. His mood, originally subtly excited and tense, became supremely calm. His body also seemed to become incredibly real. Even the telekinesis he had just gained, that uncomfortable "sixth sense," also quickly disappeared. It was as if he had possessed the power of telekinesis for a long time, as if it inherently belonged to him. Even his limbs, wrists, skin, hair... It was an indescribable and wondrous feeling, but, he seemed to be able to control everything about himself! Shen Hao looked at the Chosen One interface in front of him, where under the [Original Talent] line, it no longer read "Not Yet Drawn" but displayed two red Chinese characters. [Sovereign]! Yes, it was Sovereign! With a thought, Shen Hao expanded the detailed information of the Talent. [Talent: Sovereign] [Quality: Mythical] [Level: 1st Tier] [Your status is equivalent to the universe, born to dominate everything, no existence can influence your will, plunder your power, or interfere with your self.] [Current Abilities: 1. Passive: Cosmic Level Supreme Status. 2. You can perfectly control all the powers that belong to you. 3. Active: Unleash the Suppression of the Sovereign, making all creatures submit.] [Note: All things are under my domination!] Shen Hao''s gaze quickly focused on the second ability. He understood where his current feelings originated from. Before this, although he had struggled through life, attended a decent university, and found a decent job upon graduation, whether it was in terms of personality, ability, or will, he was still within the realm of ordinary people, far from being a "top-notch" individual. He even struggled to control his own emotions. But at this moment, he felt an ability to perfectly control himself. Including his emotions. He wasn''t becoming a heartless person devoid of emotion, but capable of controlif he chose not to be affected, he wouldn''t be disturbed by emotions. "Is this how people with a steadfast will feel?" Shen Hao quietly experienced his transformation. He felt that, even if his intelligence had not changed, just this control power alone had already made him a different person from before. How many people can remain unfazed by danger, possess a strong will, and maintain stable emotions? And He looked around his room again, merely with a thought the newly acquired telekinesis swiftly brushed through, controlling everything within the room. Chapter 4 I am the Chosen One! ```The blanket was folded neatly like a perfect square, with all the little fuzzy balls removed, even the fraying threads at the edges were cut off by "scissors" formed by telekinesis. The dust on the floor, the clutter in the corners, the crumbs on the desk... When Shen Hao first obtained telekinesis, he could barely grasp a pillow without it shaking. But now, he could do these fine tasks solely with the use of telekinesis. Even transform it into daggers, scissors, spikes... It was as if he had practiced for countless years, turning it into an instinct. Compared to his previous performance, it was like having two different abilities. It wasn''t just several times stronger! This talent seemed to be more effective in the later stages, but Shen Hao felt more and more that even in the early stage, he could achieve terrifying effects and at least save him a lot of training time. Even an ordinary person, if they could use their strength to the fullest, would be very powerful! Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, there was no time to explore these thoughts in detail at the moment. Having become the Chosen One and gained confidence, Shen Hao did not delay any longer, hurrying out, with keys, clothes, and shoes all flying toward him in a few steps. By the time he left the house, he was fully dressed. "I can reveal my status as a Chosen One, it''s the fastest way to gain status, but the appearance rate of a Mythical Talent is too exaggerated, it''s better to conceal it," Shen Hao thought calmly as he drove, quickly pondering in his mind, "Good thing I have Telekinesis, I can use that as my talent, or maybe say nothing at all... It depends on the situation, maintain the mystery." He had now guessed that this first cheat was for securing his status as "Humanity''s Strongest Superpower User" to ensure he acquired the Chosen One identity. This loophole exploitation was simple and crude. After all, there were no telepaths in all of human civilization. But it did bring him a great advantage. Without telepathy, the initial power of his "Sovereign" talent would have been significantly lower. Considering the current situation of this talent, its effects would grow greater as time went on! Driving through the streets, aside from the sight of armed soldiers stationed at regular intervals, there wasn''t much difference from the past. However, the remains of the chaos that marked the beginning of "Starfall" could still be seen in some places. The streets had been in disarray, with many people shouting about the end of the world, and a few even breaking into stores, but they were quickly suppressed by the military who entered the city. Now, schools have resumed classes, and stores are open for business, and order has mostly been restored. The mother of Shen Hao was named Gu Kaihong, and she worked as a teacher at Donghua First Middle School. School had just started the previous week. No one expected such a thing to happen. Yet, Shen Hao still had an uneasy feeling. Based on the information provided when his cheat was activated, the Civilization Trial should have begun right after the "Starfall." But currently, there appeared to be no signs of it. Even though the initial trial was unlikely to be too terrifying, Shen Hao worried that the other Chosen Ones and even countries all around the world were oblivious to the existence of the "Trial." There were no clues on the Chosen One interface. "I have to find a way to provide some warning," Shen Hao thought back to the nightmare of that month, and suddenly felt a heavier burden on his shoulders. The existence of the "cheat" was the last struggle of countless civilizations; for human civilization to survive the "Civilization Trial," his opportunity was crucial. Having acquired the "Sovereign" talent, however, he would no longer be shaken by such pressure. Driving steadily, he soon approached the school. But then, he frowned. Military vehicles were blocking the way ahead, and cordon lines had completely encircled Donghua No.1 Middle School. Every two to three steps, there stood an armed soldier. ``` Many parents who came to pick up their children were blocked on the side. Shen Hao suddenly had a bad premonition. He found a place to park, and calmly walked over. "What happened?" he casually asked someone. "I don''t know." The parent also seemed very anxious, "Those soldiers won''t say anything, they just won''t let us through. I just talked to my son on the phone, he said someone died!" "That''s right." Someone else chimed in, "I heard the same from my child." "I don''t know who''s in charge, what are they thinking? With such a serious incident, they should let the children go home quickly!" "Someone died, and they still keep my child in there!" "Exactly, what if my child is traumatized? Who''s responsible?" "..." Listening to the people around him, one after another, Shen Hao''s heart sank even further. He took out his phone to call his mom and sister, but no one answered. Even his father, who had arrived a few minutes before him, didn''t answer. In such a situation, he couldn''t help but worry. However, the Dominator Talent allowed him to perfectly control his emotions. Although he was extremely worried at the moment, he remained calm. Looking at the soldiers armed with live ammunition ahead, he directly strode towards them. There was also a crowd gathered there. A parent, who seemed to be a high-ranking official, received the same reply: "No one is allowed through." Until Shen Hao walked over. He used his third ability from his Talent Dominator Pressure cautiously, and on a small scale. He didn''t fully unleash it, just slightly stirred it, yet at that moment, Shen Hao could clearly feel the change in himself. It was as if an invisible aura had gathered around him and was spreading outward. So much so that when he moved forward, the once crowded people around him subconsciously, instinctively moved aside, unintentionally creating a path for him. This conspicuous scene among the crowd immediately caught the soldiers'' attention, and as they looked at Shen Hao, they involuntarily tensed up. They couldn''t explain why. It was as if the person approaching was not a simply dressed young man, but a ruler at the peak of power! Until an officer, seemingly unable to bear the pressure, quickly took two steps forward and spoke first: "The area ahead is under control, passage is not allowed, please go back." Upon closer inspection, it was visible that his hand gripping the weapon was exerting force, sweat was even emerging on his forehead, and his gaze was fixed firmly on Shen Hao! Even the others seemed to have noticed something. More and more people turned to look at Shen Hao. The previously noisy sounds had noticeably quieted down. However, Shen Hao acted as if he hadn''t noticed anything, just calmly looking at the officer in front of him, he slowly said, "My family is inside." "I am sorry, but no one is allowed..." "I am a Chosen One," Shen Hao interrupted him. In an instant, the voices around, which had merely quieted down, completely vanished! Chapter 5 The Worst Case Scenario The official on the phone also suddenly widened his eyes as he looked at Shen Hao, his voice sticking in his throat.All eyes focused on the youthful face of Shen Hao. Chosen One! These three words seemed to carry some unique magic power. Even the military officer in front of him was momentarily stunned. "I''m very sorry," he didn''t refuse on the spot but swallowed his saliva, his tone becoming somewhat respectful, "May I ask if you can prove..." He hadn''t finished speaking when he stopped. Because at that moment, Shen Hao opened his palm, and a set of car keys quietly hovered above it, as if gravity had lost its influence. There was no need to say anything more. Such a seemingly simple feat couldn''t be explained away as "magic." A Chosen One''s identity might be impersonated, but their unique "Talent" was not something that could be faked! Suddenly, many people around opened their mouths as if they wanted to say something, but under the unique, indescribable pressure emanating from Shen Hao, the scene remained quiet, and they found themselves unable to speak. In the past half a month, there had been continuous news about the Chosen Ones on the internet. The nation''s high-level attention and those unimaginable yet incredibly powerful superpowers propelled the existence known as "Chosen One" to transcend social classes and rise to an entirely new level in a very short time. Some people who knew the inside stories were more aware than the average person. Like that official. He was well aware that when Donghua City''s previous Chosen One, that special-grade senior teacher, was escorted away by a military helicopter, all the city''s leaders had gone to see him off! And now this young man was a Chosen One? In which domain had he reached the top of the world? Some people wanted to forge a closer relationship, but at that moment, they didn''t dare to speak up, as if even their breathing had halted. Not until the military officer, bearing the pressure, respectfully said, "Please come with me." "Alright," Shen Hao nodded and directly crossed the police cordon. Only after his figure had completely disappeared did a buzz spread from behind. "My god, is that the Chosen One?" "What kind of superpower was that?" "I don''t know, but it looked terrifying." "Right, I didn''t even dare to breathe." "He''s really like the immortals in the legends!" "..." Clearly, the "Sovereign Suppression" demonstrated by Shen Hao in a modest display of his abilities, left a lasting impression on many. Meanwhile, Shen Hao met with the person in charge who had rushed over. "Hello, my name is Yang Jun, the person responsible here." This person in charge was obviously a soldier, and an experienced one at that, looking to be in his thirties, at least six feet tall, unremarkable in appearance with his skin even somewhat darkened, but with one handshake, Shen Hao could feel the strength in the other person. Leaving everything else aside, the thick calluses on his hands were extraordinary. More importantly, he seemed to have vaguely perceived something. "Are you also a Chosen One?" "Yes," Yang Jun admitted with some surprise at having been recognized so quickly, but he didn''t deny it, "I earned my Chosen One status with the identity of one of the world''s top special forces." "That''s truly impressive," Shen Hao couldn''t help but take a few more glances. Isn''t this the legend of the King of Soldiers? To be selected as a Chosen One really meant topping the world. "How did Mr. Shen become a Chosen One?" Yang Jun also asked. Shen Hao paused, then said, "World-class luck." "..." This time, it was Yang Jun''s turn to be astonished. Although he knew that a few people became Chosen Ones by sheer luck, the probability was terrifyingly low. He had not expected to meet one in person. "If you know my surname, you must also know my identity," Shen Hao, concerned about his sister and parents, wasn''t in the mood for small talk and asked directly, "What''s the matter with my sister?" As Shen Hao had said, Yang Jun had already discovered his identity before he arrived. He also knew the reason for his coming. The expression on his face was grim. "Your sister''s situation is indeed serious," he began as he walked Shen Hao towards the school, "The incident took place in a corner with no surveillance, but there are three eyewitnesses, including a teacher and two students, who all saw your sister punching the other girl in the temple and, while the victim didn''t fight back, using a fifteen-centimeter-long dagger to completely stab into her carotid artery at the neck, killing her on the spot." "..." Shen Hao fell silent. This was almost the worst-case scenario. And it was somewhat beyond his imagination. His seemingly fragile, earnest, and sensible sister, punching someone hard in the temple and then stabbing through their neck with a dagger while they didn''t resist? What a joke! Shen Hao instinctively found it hard to believe. But there was more than one witness! Shen Hao also felt it was extremely troublesome. It was still a period of military control, with troops stationed within the city, sternly cracking down on all criminal activities, let alone an incident severe enough to make national headlines even before. However, Shen Hao quickly realized something. He asked, "Even so, shouldn''t it just be a regular criminal case? Why lock down the entire school area and even send in a Chosen One?" Indeed, locking down the school and not allowing anyone in or out, as well as dispatching this clearly non-local King of Soldiers as a Chosen One, did not seem like a routine matter. But faced with Shen Hao''s question, Yang Jun fell silent for a moment, then shook his head, "This incident is indeed unusual, but some aspects are currently classified, especially considering you are a relative of the person involved... Mr. Shen, the country does indeed value Chosen Ones, but the more critical the moment, the more we must emphasize the law and order." "I just want to understand the specifics," Shen Hao stopped walking, looking at Yang Jun in front of him who seemed slightly wary, furrowing his brows and, after a moment, suddenly asked, "Right now across the country, how many Chosen Ones have non-White Talents?" "!" Yang Jun''s pupils shrank slightly. His gaze at Shen Hao became shocked and suspicious. In such a moment, to suddenly bring up non-White Talents, the implications behind this inquiry seemed self-evident! But was it truly a non-White Talent? Yang Jun tried to read something from Shen Hao''s expression, but with his specialized training, he couldn''t discern anything. Even as the other furrowed his brows, his gaze remained as calm as it was terrifying, as if the murder wasn''t by his sister, as if it was merely a trifle! Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 6 Supernatural Phenomena At this moment, Yang Jun suddenly felt that the other party might really be of Blue Masterpiece grade, or even a stronger Talent. Possibly, a very powerful type!Otherwise, they wouldn''t possess such confidence, such calmness. If that were indeed the case, then their status and influence would be completely different from that of an ordinary Chosen One. Yang Jun finally answered, "Currently, throughout the country, there are less than a thousand confirmed Chosen Ones. Across the whole world, there might not even be five thousand. How many do you think are not of White Talent?" "That should be about ten or so." Shen Hao nodded and said straightforwardly, "I am a Talent that is not white." His guess had been confirmed. What''s more, Yang Jun didn''t know if this young man did it on purpose, mentioning "not white" instead of "blue." Could it be that his Talent is of the Purple Epic grade? That''s a one in ten thousand probability! The whole world might not even have one! Yang Jun took a deep breath, looked at Shen Hao, and said gravely, "Can you prove it?" He took a step back, his body surging with Golden Light as he adopted a defensive stance. The method of confirmation went without saying. Shen Hao paused slightly. The next moment, an almost tangible Suppression howled towards Yang Jun. Boom! A muffled thud, Yang Jun instantly knelt down, even lying flat on the ground, his eyes filled with utmost shock. The surrounding soldiers were also startled and in disbelief. In that instant, the young man before them seemed like an emperor wielding the power of life and death, an indescribable sense of awe enveloping their entire being. Even before Yang Jun could react, he had already prostrated himself on the ground, not daring to lift his head. Fortunately, the Suppression lasted only for an instant and quickly dissipated. But when Yang Jun, still pale, got up, he still instinctively avoided Shen Hao''s gaze. There was no need for doubt any longer. His Talent was defensive, named "Golden Light." Although it was only of White grade, it was considered extremely powerful among the White grade; based on previous trials, it could resist any type of Attack, even those from a Spirit Talent. With Golden Light shining, one remains unharmed! However, he was powerless in the face of the other party. Beyond the grade of Talent, he could think of no other explanation. Moreover, he even had a nagging suspicion that the other''s Talent grade wasn''t just that of a Blue Elite! At least, the few other Blue Talent owners in the country had never given him such a sense of oppression, the complete absence of resistance! "Please allow me to report this to my superiors first," Yang Jun said with a heavy voice. "Alright," Shen Hao nodded, paused, and then spoke quite seriously, "I''m not being unreasonable in wanting to clear my sister''s name. I just want to understand the truth of the matter. I hope you can understand my feelings." "I understand." Yang Jun let out a silent sigh of relief. But he felt somewhat helpless inside. Blue Talent, ah! In this current era, powerful Chosen Ones indeed hold an extraordinary status, and the entire world is actively gathering them. Not to mention that if the person right before us wished to take his family and flee the country, every other nation in the world would go all out to assist! This sort of influence is something that even the higher-ups must handle with extreme caution. It can only be said that after the emergence of planet traversal, the Chosen Ones with their great power, and the unknown aspects of the Chosen Ones'' panel... a series of changes had occurred, and the world''s order and rules were inevitably altered. And as Shen Hao watched Yang Jun hurry off, he gained a deeper understanding of the significance of Mythical Talent. That''s right, he had not used his full strength just now. It could only be considered a minor test of his abilities. Originally, he thought that the main use of this Mythical Talent would be in the first and second abilities, but unexpectedly, this third ability was also not to be underestimated. However, thinking about Qiuyue''s situation, Shen Hao still found it tricky. This had nothing to do with the strength of his abilities; deep down, he truly did not want to rely on his power to flout the law and disrupt the orderthis would definitely not be conducive to combating the Civilization Trial. Yang Jun came back pretty quickly. "The higher-ups place great importance on Mr. Shen and have authorized lifting all restrictions on classified information," Yang Jun said, now noticeably more relaxed, "Furthermore, if you are willing to vouch for her, you can take your sister away first. Of course, this would only count as bail pending trial. We will conduct a certain level of monitoring and strictly limit her movements." "I''ll learn more about it first," Shen Hao shook his head. For such a major criminal case, bail pending trial was clearly not according to the rules. He still did not believe that Qiuyue would do such a thing for no reason. Yang Jun didn''t say anything more; he naturally hoped that the powerful Chosen One before him would respect the law. He handed over the tablet directly. "In this incident, every other aspect seems just like a common criminal case, but there is one differencethe girl who was killed rapidly lost all the blood in her body after death. It was a complete loss, other than some splattered around the surrounding area, none was found inside her body." "Completely gone?" Shen Hao was stunned. "Completely gone, as if it evaporated," Yang Jun said gravely, "In any case, it''s not something that fits within our current scientific understanding." Shen Hao looked at the images on the tablet. They were horrifying. From her clothes, it was clear that she was a young girl in the bloom of youth, but her current state was even more exaggerated than that of a mummy thousands of years old, as if she had been desiccated by some incredibly cruel method. Even the blood in the capillaries beneath her skin was completely gone. However, Shen Hao remained unmoved, only feeling a chill in his heart. Under the current circumstances, any event beyond comprehension could potentially be related to the "Trial"! And with his sister involved, he had no choice but to take it seriously. "Just this alone would not suffice for you to take the action of locking down the entire school," Shen Hao looked up at Yang Jun. "In the past half a month, there have been several cases where the victims lost all their blood after death, showing a certain clustering effect. There was even a car accident case where a family of six died and all showed the same condition, including a four-year-old child," Yang Jun explained, "We suspect that a certain contagious virus is causing this phenomenon, and this is the first time it has appeared in a densely populated school areaalthough we haven''t yet seen the threat posed by this phenomenon, such unprecedented supernatural events may well be related to the planet''s traversal, as well as the appearance of us Chosen Ones, and we cannot ignore it." "A virus?" Shen Hao pondered. It was indeed possible that the virus could be one of the Trials. According to the information transmitted to him by the cheat collection, the initial Trials would not be too strong, but any Trial could potentially extinguish an entire civilization! Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 7 Theyve All Turned into Monsters! ```But if it really is a virus... With no symptoms showing for over a month, only death reveals the abnormality. How do you guard against such a virus, and to what extent has it already spread? sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A chill suddenly ran through Shen Hao''s heart. He realized that whether it is a virus or not, allowing the Trial to silently advance for a month is a terrifying matter. Especially since, apart from himself, no one else in the whole world is aware of the existence of the "Trial". At this time, Shen Hao felt some relief that his chosen Talent was "Sovereign". At the very least, he wouldn''t be tormented by negative emotions like fear, worry, and anxiety when facing the Trial. "Let me see Qiuyue first," he said. "By the way, my father should have arrived too." "Correct, he arrived before we sealed off the area, and now he is with your mother. I have already ordered someone to take them to the reception room, and they are being watched, so don''t worry," Yang Jun said. This was the benefit of status. Being a Chosen One allowed Shen Hao to come in directly, and the identity of a non-White Talent Chosen One further ensured high regard for him and his family. Shen Hao quickened his pace and moved forward. Whether it''s his sister''s affair or the matter of the Trial, the most urgent task now is to obtain more information. He soon arrived at a reception room, converted from an office, led by Yang Jun and several soldiers. Both his parents were there, and even two military doctors. "Little Hao, you''re here," Father Shen''s face was haggard, showing extreme fatigue, while Mrs. Shen''s eyes were red-rimmed. Although Qiuyue was adopted, after six years together, from the age of ten to sixteen, their affection had grown deep. With such an incident occurring, it seemed to the couple that there was no way out. Shen Hao''s gaze scanned the room and saw a middle-aged man on the side, along with two students whose faces were pale and who still seemed to be in a state of panic. "Are they the witnesses?" "Correct," Yang Jun nodded. "This is Mr. Liu." Shen Hao frowned slightly. He knew this Mr. Liu, who had also taught at his high school. He has a good reputation. He is very responsible and caring towards students, even having paid out of his own pocket to help students from financially struggling families, a genuinely kind teacher. The two students seemed normal, obviously having experienced a considerable shock. However After obtaining the Talent of "Sovereign", not only could he perfectly control his own power, but his perception also seemed substantially sharper, such as instantly identifying Yang Jun as a Chosen One. At this moment, he felt that something about these three was a bit off. But he couldn''t put his finger on it. Unable to discern anything at the moment, Shen Hao decided to look away and turned his attention to Yang Jun. "I''ll go see Qiuyue." "They won''t let you see her," Father Shen said helplessly. "Qiuyue has been locked up." He had just wanted to see Qiuyue, no matter how earnestly he begged, they did not agree. However, now was naturally different, Yang Jun nodded and said, "Please follow me." Father and Mrs. Shen both looked up abruptly. ``` "May I see the child?" Mrs. Shen hurriedly stood up, so unsteady on her feet that Father Shen had to steady her with a quick grab. This appearance, completely different from her usual proficient demeanor. Shen Hao''s heart ached, but after hesitating for a moment, he said, "I''ll go see her first. It''s easier for a brother to talk." "Yes, yes." Father Shen nodded repeatedly, opened his mouth as if wanting to say something more, but in the end, he couldn''t utter a single word. What could he say under these circumstances? "Let''s go," Shen Hao pursed his lips. He turned around, his fists clenched slightly. If it really was Qiuyue... But if it was for some other reason, then he had to admit, he was utterly enraged. It was the kind of anger that, even if he could control it, he didn''t want to. Yang Jun led the way ahead, seemingly aware of Shen Hao''s mood, remaining silent until they reached a room guarded by a team of armed soldiers, when he spoke in a low voice, "Your sister hasn''t said anything since the beginning; she seems very scared, and we haven''t questioned her yet." "I understand," Shen Hao nodded. As the door opened, he saw Qiuyue at first glance, her hands bound, curled up in a chair. She seemed even more fragile than usual, with large patches of blood remaining on her. The noise at the door caused her to lift her head, revealing a pair of swollen eyes. Upon seeing Shen Hao, joy erupted in her eyes, but it quickly turned to terror, and she even shrank back involuntarily. Shen Hao''s brows furrowed deeply. He glanced at Yang Jun and then strode over. The closer he got, the more frightened Qiuyue became, her whole body shaking, unable to even look at him. "Qiuyue," Shen Hao tried to make his tone as gentle as possible, asking softly, "When did you... become a Chosen One?" "What?" Yang Jun was greatly surprised. This girl was also a Chosen One? Qiuyue also trembled. "Don''t worry, you see, I''m actually a Chosen One, too." Shen Hao stretched out his hand, and invisible telekinesis combed through Qiuyue''s messy hair. Feeling this incredible power, Qiuyue slowly lifted her head, her swollen eyes cautiously observing Shen Hao. "Is there something wrong with that girl?" Shen Hao looked earnestly into her eyes. "And Mr. Liu and those two students, that''s why you''re scared, isn''t it? You don''t know if I might have the same issue, right?" Indeed, just from the initial contact with Qiuyue''s eyes, Shen Hao had a vague guess forming in his heart. A terrible guess. Her fear was not directed at herself but was filled with bewilderment and uncertainty, fearing a stranger! It seemed that his words had finally had an effect. Qiuyue bit her lip, mustered up her courage, and with a trembling voice and sobbing tone, she said, "Brother, they all changed, turned into monsters! Dan Tong even tried to kill me, and Mr. Liu just watched, the other classmates too. I don''t know who to trust, I''m not sure if Mom, Dad, or you, Brother, have turned into monsters, too." Shen Hao reached out to pat her shoulder, but his gaze was ice-cold. The speculation was confirmed! This first Civilization Trial wasn''t about any virus at all, but about replacement! Substitution! The student killed by Qiuyue, and the three people seen with Mr. Liu, they were no longer themselves! That''s why they attacked Qiuyue, that''s why they provided false testimony! Everything made sense now! Yang Jun, unable to contain himself, said, "What on earth is going on here, what does this mean? Dan Tong was the girl who was killed, right? She turned into what kind of monster?" Although he asked this, it was clear that his own expression had turned serious, and even a look of horror had crept into his eyes, indicating that he too had guessed something. Chapter 8 I command you, reveal your true form! Especially, Yang Jun recalled that corpse drained of all blood and thought of other cases scattered across different regions."Try it, and we''ll know," Shen Hao said as he raised his hand. There was just a snap, and Qiuyue''s handcuffs directly shattered. Yang Jun might still be doubting, still not daring to believe, but for him, the likelihood of this speculation had already reached over ninety percent! Don''t forget, Shen Hao previously felt something off about those three people. That''s why he immediately speculated in this direction after seeing Qiuyue''s reaction. More importantly, Qiuyue is the Chosen One! With her academic achievements, obtaining the status of the Chosen One as a "top student" is not surprising, and according to the information sent by the cheat, the Chosen Ones are a group at the forefront of confronting the Trial. As long as the status of the Chosen One is not a problem, then she should not have been replaced! Now, just thinking about those three "monsters" being with his parents, Shen Hao felt a surge of panic inside, and even more, a burning anger. After he freed Qiuyue from the handcuffs, he turned around and, propelled by telekinesis, sped off as if flying, with extreme speed! "Mr. Shen, Mr. Shen!" Yang Jun hurriedly followed with big steps, "The situation is still unclear, don''t be rash!" Shen Hao acted as if he didn''t hear. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The situation is unclear? Try it, and we''ll know. No matter what kind of monster it may be, it should still fall within the category of "living being." All the way, no one stopped him, until he reached the door to the reception room, which Shen Hao forcefully pushed open with his telekinesis. Everyone inside the reception room, including Father Shen and Mrs. Shen, was startled. "Little Hao, you..." Father Shen recognized it was his son, but also noticed that there seemed to be something different about him. Shen Hao quickly scanned his parents and let out a sigh of relief in his heart, his perception telling him that probably nothing bad happened. Then he fiercely turned his head to look at Mr. Liu and the other two. Anger rose in his heart, and he took a step forward. Boom! A tremendous aura instantly swept through the room! Just like that, the three people directly fell to the ground, faces filled with terror, as if a massive weight bore down on their backs, and in front of them was some inexplicably supreme existence! "Little Hao?" Father Shen and Mrs. Shen were truly shocked this time. Even though they were not the targets of the "Dominator Pressure," just being bystanders, they could still feel the vast and boundless authority of Shen Hao at that moment. It was something that simply couldn''t be described with words. He was like an emperor, like a divine being! "Mr. Shen!" At that moment, Yang Jun and a throng of soldiers hurried over, their faces changing drastically upon seeing the scene, "Please stop, calm down, we can control them first, verify slowly, investigate!" But a cold smile appeared on the corner of Shen Hao''s mouth. Just now it was only ninety percent, but now, it was a hundred percent. Because, the pressure of the Sovereign he exerted now, compared to when he dealt with Yang Jun earlier, was even stronger. Yet these three people still had the ability to struggle! "I command you," Shen Hao said slowly, "Reveal your true forms!" Boom! The Suppression intensified again! The air itself seemed to stop, and the building, the floor, appeared to be warping! And these three had finally reached their limit! Blood began pouring out from their bodies, but not splattering, instead twisting like countless tentacles, forming various bizarre and distorted shapes, their expressions turning fierce and fearful, at times submissive, at times struggling. Until a certain moment. Mr. Liu''s voice was hoarse as he howled ferociously, "This world will eventually belong to us!" Boom! The scattered blood burst entirely, steam rose from the body, and the corpse quickly shriveled. Then came the second! The third! All had the exact same reaction. Father Shen and Mrs. Shen were gripping their lips tightly, shaking all over, and looking at this scene with fear and disbelief. The shock was simply too much for them! But the one whose complexion was even more unsightly was Yang Jun. This was actually real! These three people, they really were all monsters! Thinking about how previously there were absolutely no traces, no flaws in their demeanor, even the battle-hardened heart of Yang Jun was filled with a sense of trepidation at this moment. "Everyone, point your guns down, spread out, stay alert of each other!" he suddenly turned his head, staring intensely at the soldiers behind him. Suddenly, these soldiers, who likewise had somewhat pale faces, lowered their guns one after another, spreading out, warily watching their comrades. They had all witnessed that scene just now. Many had seen those three people before. If monsters could disguise themselves like that, It meant that monsters could very well be right among them! Even the comrades who had faced life and death together could not be trusted at this moment. This was the true root of the terror! Shen Hao also retracted his Dominator Pressure at this time. His mood was equally heavy. "These three, they committed suicide," Shen Hao lowered his voice and spoke slowly, "I tried to control them, make them submit, surrender, but they killed themselves before they could bear it." The description of Dominator Pressure on the panel was very clear. [Actively unleash the Dominator Pressure, and you can make living beings submit.] It was precisely because of this line that Shen Hao thought he could use the Dominator Pressure to force the three to reveal their true forms, make them submit, and obtain more information from them. But all three chose death over submission. This was indeed beyond Shen Hao''s expectations. But this seemed even more terrifying now. "I must report this immediately!" Realizing this, Yang Jun felt he had to report it at once, hoping that this silent replacement, this infiltration, had not yet reached the top. Otherwise, the situation was indescribably bad. This could turn into a major crisis! But as Yang Jun turned his head, he glanced at Father Shen and Mother Shen, who were protected behind Shen Hao, as if thinking of something, and he quickly asked, "Mr. Shen, do you have a way to identify them?" "It''s just a hunch, like how I recognized your and Qiuyue''s status as Chosen Ones," Shen Hao raised an eyebrow and swept a glance over Yang Jun and the group of soldiers, "You should be fine for now, but we are also unclear about how exactly they replace us." "That''s enough, it''s good that nothing has happened for now," Yang Jun let out a slight sigh of relief. They had all just been transferred from the military area, and if something had happened to them too, it would have been unimaginable in the military. "Mr. Shen, please do not leave. In times of crisis, please lend us your strength," Yang Jun looked at Shen Hao almost pleadingly. Just the ability to distinguish the truth was enough to make Shen Hao''s importance incomparable! "Of course," Shen Hao agreed without hesitation, recalling the dream of that one month, he also looked somewhat somber, "In such a crisis, no one can remain uninvolved." Chapter 9 This is a Do or Die War! Don''t mention cheats, even without them, there''s no standing aloof from the Civilization Trial."Thank you!" Yang Jun had been on edge since he witnessed the monster, but in this moment, his tension finally eased somewhat. Shen Hao''s strength and ability were there for all to see. With such a powerful Chosen One assisting, the situation was bound to improve significantly. However, after he hurriedly left, although the soldiers also breathed a sigh of relief, they remained vigilant towards each other. Only Mrs. Shen stood steadfast behind, took a deep breath, and asked, "Little Hao, what on earth is going on?" "Mom, let Qiuyue explain it to you." Shen Hao looked towards Qiuyue, who had also rushed over. The girl, with eyes red, threw herself into Mrs. Shen''s arms. At the moment, the only comfort for Shen Hao was that his family was safe and sound. Watching Qiuyue begin to explain, Shen Hao opened his Chosen One panel. Right after those three monsters died, his panel had undergone new changes. Three messages popped up. [Trial Points earned: 332] [Triggered drop: Gauss Rifle A-23 (White, Level 1)] [Point Mall now opened.] "Killing monsters gives points? And there are drops?" Shen Hao looked thoughtfully at the content displayed on his panel, "No, it should be that fighting against the Trial yields rewards." The cheat provided him no detailed information on this aspect. It simply stated that the Chosen One could obtain rewards during the fight against the Trial to enhance oneself and the strength of civilization as a whole. After all, since it''s called a "Trial," not an "Apocalypse," there had to be a measure. Theoretically, the Civilization Trial surely offers a glimmer of hope. It''s just a matter of whether the entire civilization can seize it. Shen Hao thought for a moment, decided not to take out the Gauss Rifle for a look, and opened the Point Mall instead. An array of products appeared, far exceeding his expectations in quantity. And they went beyond his imagination in scope. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It even made him gasp internally. From items with a Cultivation style like "Fiery Fire Talisman" and "Qi Refining Pill," to those seemingly born of technology like "Electromagnetic Hand Cannon" and "Powerful Boxing Gloves," and even "Magic Potion," at first glance, it was all beyond the limits of imagination. Even though all the visible products were only "White Level 1," and many were greyed out, suggesting certain purchase restrictions, this Point Mall still made Shen Hao deeply aware of the Civilization Trial''s prowess and wonder, probably beyond expectation. It was a colossal crisis and equally, a tremendous opportunity. At least, Shen Hao could no longer imagine what the future of Human Civilization would look like if it managed to survive and triumph in Trial after Trial! Moreover, it seemed there was only one path for all civilizationsdefeat the Trials, strengthen themselves. While Shen Hao was meticulously surveying the Point Mall, in certain areas, the news brought by Yang Jun had already caused a huge sensation! Monsters silently replaced some among them! No one knew the means of replacement, but they had memories and could carry out near-perfect camouflage! "This is a crisis that could eradicate our whole world, our entire civilization!" "Lock down the information, we must contain the news!" "How many have been replaced by now?" "We must root out all the monsters! Not a single one can be left!" "This is war, a life-and-death struggle!" "What exactly is the method of replacement? Where do the monsters come from? How many are there? How fast are they spreading? And, is there any correlation between the appearance of these monsters and the Chosen Ones? We must find out these answers as soon as possible!" "Most importantly, we need to find a way to identify them on a large scale!" "..." Anyone aware of this news could sense the immense crisis, as some had said, it was a moment of survival or extinction. Even if only one percent of the entire civilization had been replaced, that would still amount to seventy million people! Enough to launch a war more brutal than the previous two world wars combined! One misstep, and the downfall of civilization, the end of the world, was imminent. Under such tremendous pressure, Shen Hao, who was the first to discover the monsters and had some ability to discern them, suddenly became the focus of all the informed parties. The efficiency of the response was undoubtedly astonishing. Shen Hao had prepared to wait a day or two, but just two hours later, Yang Jun came looking for him. "The higher-ups are still in an emergency meeting, but we''ve agreed on some points concerning our locality and decided to establish a special task force, starting from this school, this city, to investigate all intelligence regarding the monsters as thoroughly as possible," Yang Jun said, looking somewhat haggard but with a sharp glint in his eyes, filled with a soldier''s unique combat spirit. Clearly, this veteran special forces operative, after the initial panic of having his world turned upside down, had quickly found his familiar stride. Identify the enemy, eliminate the enemy, protect the peopleit was that simple! "A special task force?" Shen Hao nodded. In the current situation, intelligence was of utmost importance. Having found a breakthrough here, ripping open the true disguise of the monsters after a month, starting from this point was indeed the best choice. "Mr. Shen," Yang Jun''s tone and expression suddenly became solemn as he addressed Shen Hao, "I now officially invite you on behalf of the nation to become the leader of this special task force. Please accept the invitation." "Me, the leader?" Shen Hao was taken aback. This was no small matter; even though he had agreed to help, to the system, he was still an outsider. And the authority of the leader of this special task force was bound to be significant! "Currently, you are the only one with the ability to identify the monsters, and your strength is formidable, that''s one reason. Second, we have reviewed your academic and work history, and your capabilities are already outstanding; third, this is your alma mater and hometown, the higher-ups believe you have enough responsibility to fully address the crisis," Yang Jun spoke very politely, "In short, this invitation comes from careful deliberation and unanimous decision from above, it''s not a hasty choice." "..." Shen Hao fell silent. He wasn''t dazzled by the invitation; he was well aware that with power came responsibility, and it could well be a test and trial for him. But from the moment he got the cheat, the burden of responsibility was inescapable. Yet, even though he had made his decision, Shen Hao did not respond immediately. Chapter 10 Take Up the Burden! Indeed, one could utilize the power of the system, which is the most powerful and effective force available.But he was also uncertain how much attention the higher-ups were paying and whether they had realized the severity of the crisis. Therefore, he needed to set his own terms. "I just briefly looked at the teachers and students of the school." Shen Hao''s expression was somewhat grave, "the proportion of people replaced in the school is about one in ten." "One in ten!" Yang Jun was greatly shaken. His expression momentarily became blank. He had known the total number of people in the school when he had first locked it down. More than four thousand eight hundred students and two hundred and thirty teachers! One in ten, how many was that? Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Easily five hundred people! Were these five hundred lives, five hundred families, quietly destroyed right under their watch? Yang Jun couldn''t help but clench his fists, his eyes slightly reddened. Protecting family and country, what family were they protecting and what country were they defending! "This school is a disaster area, and the area outside probably isn''t as bad." When Shen Hao had realized this point, he felt equally heavy-hearted, "But, considering how recently it has happened, you should understand what this speed of spread means." Indeed, even if you start counting from the day of "Star Jump," at most, it hasn''t even been a month. Since the Monster invaded this school, the time has definitely been even shorter. This is already one in ten! If a year or half a year passed without detection or awareness, could the entire world have silently become a Monster''s world? Shen Hao also felt somewhat frightened retrospectively. If he hadn''t received the cheat, if he hadn''t discovered it in time... Then maybe, without knowing from when, his family members, or even he himself, would have been replaced by the Monster, and the Monster would still be masquerading under his face, pretending that he was still alive! "I will report this situation up the chain," Yang Jun took a deep breath to stabilize his mood and looked intently at Shen Hao, "You can put forward any demands you have, and we will certainly meet them! But please, you must take the role of team leader, we cannot let more people die!" At this moment, the only one who could possibly control the crisis was the man before him! They couldn''t do without him! "I have three demands." Shen Hao was straightforward, "First, I need support, including but not limited to the military and the Chosen Ones, especially the Chosen Ones. I want to gather a team of Elite Chosen Ones. Note, they must be elites, not necessarily with White Talent, but they must obey commands and have the courage to fight! Second, now that I am involved, I demand the highest level of intelligence sharing. Third, after this operation, the special task force must still be retained, and I should have a certain degree of authority over personnel and financial deployment." Three demands, one to address the current situation and two for future consideration. Yang Jun looked deeply at Shen Hao upon hearing this. These three demands almost meant that he had decided to join the system, at least to collaborate deeply, and he demanded certain powers and status. Butin the present situation, it wasn''t that they feared his demands, but rather that they feared he would be afraid, not dare to step up, not dare to take responsibility! "I will report all your demands, but there should be no problem," Yang Jun said without hesitation, "Additionally, I will also join the special task force, and actually, a team of Chosen Ones is already being urgently assembled and is coming. They are expected to be ready in three hours." "Good!" Shen Hao nodded without hesitation, "Then let''s not waste time. The school has been locked down for over three hours already, and there have been signs of unrest and noise among the students. To prevent any of the Monsters from detecting something and causing an uprising, we must first lift the lockdown and let the teachers and students return." "Yes!" Yang Jun too quickly fell in rhythm. For such a command, there was no hesitation. In fact, he could roughly guess Shen Hao''s thoughts. Acting within the school was far too dangerous. "Might as well let them all go, mark which ones are monsters, and then we can make a precise move." Yang Jun quickly went to arrange it. Shen Hao watched his retreating back, expressionless. Taking on the role of team leader meant taking on the responsibilities as well. It had to be said, the pressure was not small. He was increasingly grateful that his talent was "Sovereign"; without this ability to control emotions, he might not have been able to bear this pressure, let alone think rationally. "Brother," Qiuyue''s voice came from the doorway. "How are mom and dad?" Shen Hao glanced at the wall beside him. His parents were in the next room, at this distance, he could clearly perceive their breathing. "They''ve mostly calmed down, but they''re still a bit worried, considering how suddenly dangerous the world has become." Qiuyue was obviously still somewhat frightened. However, as she looked at her adoptive brother, admiration also appeared in her eyes. She had almost despaired. She felt like the whole world was the enemy, feeling sorry for her adoptive parents. But she didn''t expect that her adoptive brother was also a Chosen One, who had guessed what had happened to her right from the start, quickly unraveling the truth. He even had the power to recognize monsters! She had heard it all from outside just now. Her adoptive brother was now the head of the special task force, responsible for the current crisis! If it were her, she couldn''t even begin to imagine handling this pressure. But her adoptive brother still maintained a calm demeanor, even seeming confident. "What is your Chosen One talent?" Shen Hao meanwhile was looking at his adoptive sister. He had adopted her just when he went to university and barely came home during the summer and winter vacations, so they hadn''t spent much time together. But he often heard praises about her from his parents. Indeed, she was outstanding. Her performance in school was one aspect, but seeing her now, she seemed to have completely recovered emotionally. A normal sixteen-year-old girl encountering such things, it would be impressive not just to retaliate against the monsters, but also to maintain silence to protect herself without breaking down mentally. "It''s Boxer, but just a White Talent," Qiuyue said, biting her lip, seemingly a bit embarrassed, "it gives me a strong talent for boxing, increasing the power of my punches." Saying this, she demonstrated a few boxing moves. They were indeed very sharp and efficient. You could even hear the whooshing sound. Although it was the Extraordinary Talent that gave her such power, it was evident that she had been practicing in secret since becoming a Chosen One, gaining the talent. "When you killed that monster, you must have also gained some points, right?" Shen Hao asked further, "How many, and was there a drop?" He wanted to analyze the rules of points and drops. After all, those three hadn''t been killed by his hand strictly speaking, but were more like suicides. "Yes," it seemed she remembered the scene then, Qiuyue''s face slightly paled, but she quickly recovered and hurriedly said, "There were a hundred and fifty points, and a first-kill drop, a Blue Elite Level ability ball." Chapter 11 The "Blue Ability Ball?" Shen Hao was startled."Yes, it''s different from the Original Talent. It''s placed above the ability bar. I''ve already used it. It''s called ''Shock Wave'' and can emit shock waves of a certain strength from any part of the body." Qiuyue looked at Shen Hao, speaking in a low voice with a hint of embarrassment, "I thought if everyone turned into monsters, I could use this ability to break the handcuffs and escape through the walls. So I kept it as my ace up the sleeve and never revealed it." "So there are special drops for first kills." Shen Hao didn''t pay much attention to the ability itself. But the information that abilities could be obtained from drops and about first kill drops was still quite important. The monsters obviously weren''t ordinary ones, and even though they seemed manageable now, strength needed to be increased as soon as possible. Unfortunately, after using the two cheats, the cheat panel reverted back to a progress bar. [Confirming current version environment, Progress: 5.8%] Shen Hao didn''t know whether it always took time to prepare before using cheats, but for now, he wouldn''t be able to use them anytime soon. Luckily, judging by the progress bar, it looked to be just a matter of waiting three to four days. "If only I had an unlimited points cheat..." Shen Hao muttered to himself. Ever since acquiring the Mythical Talent, he was full of anticipation for cheats. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yet for now, he had only himself to rely on. "It''s good that you know to keep an ace up your sleeve and leave yourself a way out," Shen Hao came out of his musings, looked at Qiuyue with a smile, and praised her before his face turned serious, "Now, I have an important task for you." "Yes!" Qiuyue''s expression tightened. "Take good care of our parents," Shen Hao said earnestly. "Those monsters are not that simple, and my family is one of my greatest reasons for fighting. Before we can protect civilization with all our strength, we first need to protect our own little home." Protecting civilization. If the old Shen Hao had uttered these words, it likely would have sounded like a joke, an awkward one at that, like a child proclaiming his dreams to become a hero or an Ultraman maintaining world peace. But coming from Shen Hao at this moment, it sent a shiver through Qiuyue. Because right now, the students and teachers still alive in the school, even the surviving people throughout the city, genuinely needed his protection! Perhaps the whole of civilization did too! "I won''t let them get hurt, not even a scratch!" Qiuyue said solemnly. "With you here, I feel much more at ease," Shen Hao said with a faint smile, gently ruffling her hair as he added, "No need to be so tense. Having two Chosen Ones in our family is like starting a game with a royal flush compared to otherswe''re so much stronger." "Mhm!" Qiuyue nodded vigorously. Shen Hao''s reflection was truly heartfelt. Seeing those monsters in the school, he felt genuinely grateful for his opportunity and ability. But if he couldn''t protect civilization, everything he cared about would vanish sooner or later. "Go ahead." Shen Hao spoke calmly, not needing to take a deep breath to settle his emotions, he just walked forward steadily. Yang Jun had already prepared everything according to his instructions. The only dilemma left was how to separate the students from the monsters without alarming them and how to confirm each of their identities. While Shen Hao could sense the identity of the monsters, this intuition-based method from his Talent was not very efficient, especially when too many people appeared at once. So, the simplest solution at the moment was to control the flow of people lifting the lock-down, gradually easing it. He climbed onto a military vehicle at the school gate, which was positioned to allow a perfect view of the school entrance that was partially open. "Let''s begin." "All personnel take note, let the teachers and students out, but maintain order!" Yang Jun''s voice echoed through the command channel. Moments later, teachers and students, already arranged by class, began to exit one by one through the gate. Each row had only three people. Shen Hao watched intently through the vehicle window, occasionally tapping a key in front of him. A secretary beside him was recording and marking swiftly using surveillance information, registering the "students" Shen Hao identified. With the speed of students leaving not being slow, the whole process was relatively swift. Seeing the increasing "monster annotations," Yang Jun felt a mix of worry and tension. Now, with monsters mixed among the teachers and students, a violent outbreak upon any realization would be unimaginable. He just hoped they could protect the surviving children safely. Time slowly passed by. Meanwhile, inside the school, within the line of a particular class, an average-looking boy suddenly turned to look at his teacher, asking curiously, "Teacher Yan, where are Mr. Liu and Jiang Yang?" "They''re still giving their statements," replied a female teacher walking nearby after hearing the question. "They''re still doing that, after all this time?" the boy was taken aback. "Well, considering the seriousness of the case," Teacher Yan shook her head, her expression somewhat complicated, "It''s truly a shame for such a promising child." "Then I''ll wait for Jiang Yang at the gate, we''re headed the same way home, we can go together," the boy suddenly took out his phone, "and I should let my mom know, she''s still waiting for me outside." Teacher Yan glanced at the phone, noting the contact labeled "Mother." She didn''t pay it much mind, considering the circumstances the school even allowed students to carry their phones. However, this boy''s label was quite formal, unlike her own son, who saved her as "Tiger Mom." "Mother, the lockdown has been lifted, but Liu Changsheng, Jiang Yang, and Li Tong haven''t appeared. Could you please contact and inquire about them?" After sending the message, the boy didn''t wait for a reply, just put the phone away. Those of lower status like him didn''t have the ability to reach out to the others. But "Mother" could connect remotely with all of them. By asking "Mother," he would know the status of those three. There were many convenient things in this world, in this civilization. Once they took over completely, he was going to thoroughly enjoy this "life." But recalling the faint sense of danger he''d unwittingly felt a few hours ago, unease crept into the boy''s mind. "Chosen One..." His class''s name was towards the end of the list. By the time it was their turn, more than half of the teachers and students had left. Only about twenty classes remained, close to a thousand people. As the boy stood waiting by the door, the message from "Mother" didn''t arrive. His unease grew. Especially when he noticed the large number of "Soldiers" surrounding the gatefighters from this nation, not yet infiltrated by their parasites. Chapter 12 Sovereign, Full Firepower! "That Li Dantong, such a waste," the boy thought irritably. "Couldn''t even handle a weak human, and got killed instead. If it weren''t for her, we wouldn''t have raised such a high level of alert."Perhaps affected by his emotions, a barely perceptible red glimmer flashed in his eyes. Although his face still bore a casual expression, the way he looked at the humans emerging before him was as if he regarded them with a certain kind of hunger. All were top-grade Blood Food. If it weren''t for the orders from his mother to lie low and not to hunt, they would have lost control long ago. He wondered when he would get to feast to his heart''s content... "Keep an eye on that student, the one standing by the gate," Shen Hao had been watching this student for a long time, "He is a Monster, and his aura is very strong, much stronger than the other Monsters." "That''s a student from Mr. Liu''s class, named Che Zhangjie. He''s neighbors with Jiang Yang, living in the same residential area," an officer reminded him. "He''s waiting for Jiang Yang there, they go back together every day." "How many students are left now?" Shen Hao asked. "About eight hundred." Shen Hao stared intently at Che Zhangjie. He very well knew that Jiang Yang was the one who had committed suicide under his Suppression. If those Monsters had a way to confirm the life and death of their kind... "Speed up! I can keep up!" "Yes, sir!" The school gates opened wider, and the students'' departure sped up. Seven hundred, six hundred, five hundred... Shen Hao''s fingers were flying, keeping an eye on Che Zhangjie, he marked every Monster he could identify as quickly as possible. Until there were only four hundred people left in the school. He suddenly noticed that Che Zhangjie''s expression had turned ferocious. "They''ve discovered our presence. Let''s give them a little ''welcome gift,''" this was the order his mother transmitted to him at that moment! Blood red quickly rose beneath his skin. "Fire!" Shen Hao shouted fiercely, kicking open the car door and rushing out. At the same time, bangs sounded continuously; blood splattered on many people, and Che Zhangjie, along with Monsters just stepping out of school which Shen Hao had identified, were precisely hit by snipers who had been ready from afar. Che Zhangjie was given special attention; under the assault of a high-caliber sniper rifle, he exploded! This horrific and sudden scene left the students still inside the school stunned in place. Then came the piercing, terrified screams. The order immediately collapsed, and students scattered in extreme fear, with many collapsing on the ground, crying uncontrollably. But Shen Hao didn''t care about them; his attention was fixed on "Che Zhangjie." Indeed, even though he had been blown to pieces, he was still alive. It looked like a mass of twisted blood, with broken bones and flesh all mixed together; the scene was a true challenge to one''s psychological limits! And that voice, although knowing not where it came from, still emitted a hoarse roar. "Move, the time to hunt has arrived!" Along with the sound of churning blood, streaks of blood rose amongst the crowd. Among the remaining hundreds of people, a good fifty Monsters stopped hiding. They sprayed blood from their bodies, forming all sorts of vicious weapons, mercilessly lunging at the students who stood no chance to react or escape! But in that instant. ! The world, stood still. No, it wasn''t stillness, it was that all living beings, all creatures, at that very instant, were rendered completely immobile. Because a supreme Sovereign had arrived at this moment! Shen Hao''s eyes burst with deep starlight, as if sun, moon, stars, and the entire universe were converging within, a massive silhouette, seated upon a throne, faintly appeared behind him. That was the Cosmic Sovereign! The One! And the All! Dominator Pressure, for the first time, unleashed at full power! In that instant, even Shen Hao felt something being pulled out of his body. It seemed like his soul, or perhaps his consciousness, merging with the surrounding space, dominating everything! This was an indescribably mystical feeling. He felt as if he were seated high upon a throne, overlooking the universe. However, this sensation lasted only a brief moment before an indescribable sense of dizziness began to assault his nerves. This frail body could not bear his exalted status! Yet, under absolute control, even just for a moment, even if the range of control wasn''t large, in the current situation, it was enough! "Kneel!" Shen Hao uttered these two words, and the Suppression, along with his will, swept precisely over each Monster! Thud thud! As the Dominator Pressure dissipated, one by one, the monsters that had been as fierce as Blood Demons, all fell heavily to the ground. Trembling, fearing, prostrating at the feet of Shen Hao! Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The others, whether students or Yang Jun, only felt an indescribable moment of suffocation, even a brief loss of consciousness in their heads. But when they recovered, one by one, they witnessed an incredible, indescribable scene. Shen Hao, dressed in ordinary white clothes, stood calmly there, at the heart of a prostrating swarm of monsters. Like their lord, their king! Even Yang Jun and the soldiers were completely dumbfounded at this moment. Because the scene was too shocking! A second ago, they thought they would witness an irreversible, grand massacre today! These lucky students who hadn''t been replaced would be torn apart by monsters! The next second, all the monsters were prostrating and trembling! Wailing! In fear! As if, before this figure standing before them, these fierce and terrifying monsters were but ants that could be dominated at will! The impact of this turnaround was too great! But at this moment. One monster, already kneeling on the ground, trembling in submission, suddenly began to wail. Its entire blood erupted with a sizzling sound, rapidly dissipating. "No!" "No! Mother!" "Great Sovereign, save us!" "Lord!" "..." One after another, each monster did the same, no matter how they struggled or wailed, they could not change their fate of losing all their blood and turning into dried-up corpses. Shen Hao''s eyebrows slightly furrowed. Until, the last monster, which was Che Zhangjie, in the moment before dissipating, suddenly lifted its malformed head, stared fixedly at Shen Hao, blood churning, but what came out was a hoarse female voice: "This is just a small welcome gift, Chosen One. You can''t save your world! It is ours!" Shen Hao and those eyeballs, through which one could see nerve fibers, locked gazes. Suddenly, starlight shone in his eyes. In an instant, Che Zhangjie recoiled as if greatly startled, then rapidly dissipated into a bloody vapor, leaving behind only a piece of withered, shattered remains. "That''s it?" Shen Hao seemed to scoff. Chapter 13 Teammates Arrive Exposed at the head, yet hidden at the tail, too timid as a mouse, and you also dare to peep into this world?Indeed, the unknown is what is most frightening. The more you understand, the more you feel it''s nothing special after all. This method of not daring to leave a single survivor actually revealed a certain guilt. Shen Hao''s gaze swept over the faces of the students who were still dazed and terrified, eventually settling on the excited and almost frenzied Yang Jun. "Soothe the students." "Yes!" Yang Jun responded loudly. He felt that this scene might forever be etched in his heart. This team leader, he is definitely more than just a Blue Talent, much more! Being able to save everyone in that situation, there might only be one such person in the whole world! Shen Hao did not bother with the remaining matters, be it psychological therapy or confidentiality, he left those tasks to others. He sat back in the car, savoring the feeling from before. The power of Mythical Talent was stronger than he had anticipated; in that state, the monsters didn''t even have the chance to choose suicide but instead submitted directly. If it wasn''t for the Controller behind the monsters, the entity they called "Mother" seemed to have the ability to remotely erase them, he could have captured dozens of prisoners this time. However, the more proactive, immediate, and decisive they are in erasing evidence, the more they reveal many things. It is afraid, afraid of being questioned for intelligence. "Those students who have been marked should be monitored, but be careful not to be discovered," Shen Hao turned his head and instructed a technical support officer. "Understood, we will adopt remote surveillance and not use manpower to ensure concealment." With today''s surveillance technology, if it''s taken seriously, the use of all networking cameras can indeed achieve remote monitoring. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, the only thing to worry about is whether these "monsters," once they realize even their identities cannot be hidden, will rise up, causing chaos and death. At the moment, it''s like a pack of wolves disguised as sheep, lurking among the sheep. Ready to strike and prey on the sheep at any moment! "How much longer until the Chosen Ones arrive for support?" Shen Hao asked again. "The soonest two will arrive in thirty minutes." "There''s still time, then let''s pick a family of a replaced person and take a look," Shen Hao wasn''t planning on wasting any time. Right now, across the nation, even all over the world, every minute and second could mean more humans silently being replaced. If too much of the population is lost in the first Trial, the subsequent Trials will only be more difficult. Shen Hao switched to a civilian vehicle, choosing a family of a "monster student" whose identity had been exposed and who was closest in proximity. It was a family of five. Besides the parents, there was a grandfather and a younger brother. The family was currently anxiously making calls, asking about the situation at the school, and they even called the teacher to ask if the blockade had been lifted and why their child hadn''t returned home yet. Whether it was their expressions, tone of voice, or gestures, they all seemed like a very warm, ordinary family. However "Let''s move on to the next one," Shen Hao said indifferently, "Mark this family as completely replaced by monsters." Whether it was the military official sitting in the passenger seat or the soldier driving the car, their expressions tightened at this moment, and then they clenched their teeth. It was a mix of trembling fear and extreme anger. A whole family! Looking again at the anxious parents concerned for their child, and thinking that this was nothing more than a monster''s disguise, one could feel a chill rising from within the heart. "Where exactly do these monsters come from?" the military official couldn''t help but ask in a low voice, as if talking to himself, yet also seeming to question Shen Hao. Shen Hao looked out the window at the bustling crowd, still full of the breath of civilized life. After a moment of silence, he said softly, "Maybe, it''s just a game of the gods." Where the Civilization Trial came from and how it appeared was a question that, in those dreams, all the civilizations that perished under the Trial probably had the same wonder. But no one could provide an answer. In the face of the Civilization Trial, all civilizations could only fight; there was no option to refuse. However, no matter what, Shen Hao had to ensure that his own civilization continued to be victorious! By the time he had checked three families and returned to school, the first batch of Chosen Ones who had come to provide assistance had already arrived. There were two of them. One was a young and vibrant-looking girl, beautiful and full of energy, and the other a man in his forties, dressed in a suit, whose appearance and smile seemed very amiable. "Chen Sihui and Dong Gong?" In Shen Hao''s hands, he already had the information on these two individuals. They were both very formidable! And one of them was someone he had long been aware of. Chen Sihui, a genius scientist, started university at fifteen, graduate studies at seventeen, received her Ph.D. at twenty-one, and at the age of twenty-four, she already held three doctoral degrees, a somewhat famous physicist, and had a very high IQ. When Shen Hao was studying, many classmates took her as an idol. Besides genius, another widely known label for her was "beautiful." At the moment, wearing a simple men''s sports jacket which couldn''t hide her slender figure, she was walking with headphones on and brown-dyed hair, a lollipop in her mouth, making anyone on the street unable to guess she was a scientist working at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, but would only see her as a vibrant and beautiful young woman. "The file says that your qualification as a Chosen One was ''top-level beautiful scientist''?" Shen Hao looked at her with some curiosity. "Correct," Chen Sihui answered straightforwardly, "On my own as a scientist, I still don''t reach the world''s top, and in terms of beauty, I can''t compare to those who can receive the Chosen One status just on looks, but combining the two, I guess I can be counted among the world''s elite." It was apparent that she did not avoid talking about her own attractiveness, but she also didn''t show any pride. A girl with quite a straightforward way of thinking, Shen Hao judged in his mind. "Your Talent is Skillful Hand?" Shen Hao looked back at the information, "Able to complete all kinds of complex manual tasks with incredible precisionit seems quite compatible with your own abilities." "Exactly, I define myself as support staff," Chen Sihui said without hesitation, "Without proper armament on the battlefield, I''ll likely be a liability." "Then you''ll be in charge of support," Shen Hao decided promptly. The Talents of Chosen Ones are currently the most important abilities and will likely remain so in the future. Yet, Talents are random, and it''s rare to get one that matches one''s existing skills as nicely as hers. Although hers was just a White Talent, in her hands, it should be able to yield decent results. Chapter 14 A New War Shen Hao thought for a moment, then raised his hand and took out the first reward that had dropped for him.[Gauss Rifle A-23 (White, Level 1)] "What is this?" Chen Sihui''s eyes, already quite large, bulged even bigger as they were instantly drawn to the weapon that was full of a futuristic design. "You can consider this a Monster reward," Shen Hao explained. "Monster reward?" Dong Gong, who had been quiet until now, seemed to have his eyes shine slightly, "Defeating a Monster allows you to receive a reward from the Chosen One''s panel?" "Exactly, just like in a game," Shen Hao nodded. This piece of information was still a secret. Because up to this point, only Shen Hao and Gu Qiuyue had fought and defeated Monsters directly. So, the moment Shen Hao mentioned it, let alone the two people in front of him, even Yang Jun standing by lit up with excitement. "Is this how Chosen Ones become stronger?" Yang Jun thought to himself, clenching his fists involuntarily. What he most desired now was power, for his past battle-hardened experiences and vigorously trained special combat skills were utterly ineffective in this new situation. This was a completely new kind of war! Only with power, power as strong as the squad leader, could one protect the people and the country in this conflict. Being King of Soldiers, he naturally had his own ambitions and beliefs. "It seems that the Monsters'' emergence is indeed connected to the existence behind the Chosen Ones'' panel," Gong shifted his focus elsewhere, "Transporting our entire planet to a new Universe, then selecting Chosen Ones, bestowing upon them abilities, and setting up Monsters, leveling up by fighting... It''s truly like a game." "But people don''t die in games," Shen Hao looked at him, "And we don''t have the luxury to refuse." "Indeed," Dong Gong smiled slightly and extended his hand proactively, introducing himself, "Squad leader, my name is Dong Gong." Yang Jun, who stood beside, was slightly surprised to see this scene. He knew that in the discussions above, this Dong Gong was actually one of the competitors for the role of the squad leader. Because he was appointed as a Chosen One based on his identity as a top political figure. Indeed, this was a rising star official whose abilities were extremely prominent, and here he was, having abandoned his former position and status to become just a team member. If it had been Yang Jun, he certainly wouldn''t have accepted this easily. But it appeared as though this man had already accepted it. Or was this simply a politician''s tactic? Yang Jun felt some concern in his heart. Facing such catastrophe, he didn''t want to see discord within the team. Meanwhile, Shen Hao, after shaking hands with Dong Gong, also reviewed his dossier. He was somewhat surprised as well. Before becoming a Chosen One, Dong Gong was someone Shen Hao didn''t even qualify to meet. However, it was just a moment of surprise. After having the power of the "Sovereign" to control his emotions, Shen Hao always looked at everything with a sense of detachment not out of disdain but as a natural ability obtained by controlling his emotions. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He could truly remain unflustered even if Mount Tai were to collapse before him. "Your Talent must be combat-related?" Shen Hao noticed the line about Dong Gong''s Talent and raised his eyebrows, "Cold Frost could be quite effective against those Monsters." Yang Jun, standing to the side, felt nothing but envy. His Golden Light was formidable in defense, but it was utterly useless against those monsters. Those monsters, driving their blood, could Transform into various weapons as if they had no fixed shape at all. Even bullets could not inflict much damage. "He''s combat class, and the Talent does seem to be completely random," Dong Gong nodded, looking at Shen Hao, then suddenly asked, "Speaking of which, team leader, when I first arrived, I heard that you alone took down forty or fifty monsters in an instant. Such an ability must be more than just Blue." "That''s correct," Shen Hao said directly, "It''s Purple Epic, named Sovereign, with the ability to release Suppression that has a chance of subduing living beings." He had downplayed his Talent to two levels lower than it really was. Still, even as he spoke openly at this moment, it still caused a certain level of commotion at the scene. Even with his preconceived notions, Yang Jun couldn''t hide his delight. Chen Sihui, who was less informed, also widened her eyes again. Purple Talent! Ninety-nine out of a million! That''s like one in ten thousand! Considering the current number of Chosen Ones in the world, it''s highly likely there are fewer than five thousand, meaning there''s a good chance this man is the only Purple Chosen One in the entire world! Epic Talent! Among a group of ordinary White Talents, he indeed stood out like a crane among chickens, and Chen Sihui''s envy was almost spilling out of her eyes. You should know, until now, fewer than ten Blue Talent Chosen Ones have appeared in the entire country! "If I''m not mistaken, this Talent should also allow you to stay sane," Dong Gong said with composure but also with a hint of admiration, "Sovereign, truly a name befitting its ability. This Talent could make you a natural-born leader." Yang Jun noticed a subtle change in Dong Gong''s tone and demeanor. It was as if a subordinate was interacting with a superior. He was somewhat enlightened. This elite politician had clearly guessed the level of the team leader''s Talent ahead of time, which was why he had given up competing for the team leader position and accepted his place. In the face of disaster, the significance of a Chosen One''s Talent became even more pronounced. This team could do without Gong, but absolutely not without Shen Hao! However, Shen Hao seemed unaware, or perhaps, if he was aware, he didn''t care. Having acquired an external assistance, his vision and outlook had already dramatically changed. It was inevitable. "Now that we know each other, let''s get down to the main topic," Shen Hao tapped his finger on the table to focus everyone''s attention, then said in a stern voice, "I''m not sure about other areas, but the situation in Donghua City is very bad. I just visited the homes of three students who were replaced, and those three families... they''ve been wiped out." As those words were spoken, the atmosphere on site became heavy. For them, who not long ago lived in an era of peace, the concept of a family being wiped out was rare. But in Donghua City at this time, even in the whole world, it was already unknown how many there had been! "Team leader," Dong Gong spoke up at this moment, "the families of those replaced, or people around them, has anyone else been replaced?" "I found only one family," Shen Hao said. "This means that this kind of spreading is not like a virus that can replace someone just by meeting them," Dong Gong clearly had done his homework, "Schools, families, the biggest commonality between the two is the close daily interaction. I have two hypotheses: first, it requires a certain amount of time to replace someone; second, it requires meeting some specific conditions, and these conditions are not that easy to achieve in a simple encounter." Chapter 15 (Extra release for more follows) Human War Potential! Gong Dong''s two points were actually already considered by Shen Hao.If it really were a virus-type spread, one month''s time would have been enough to spread it all over the world. "You''re right, I have observed," Shen Hao nodded in agreement with what Gong Dong had said, "On the streets, the number of people replaced by monsters isn''t high. This indicates that, at least in our country, we are still the hunters, and they are merely prey!" His gaze slowly swept over the others'' faces as he emphasized, "The most important things to do right now are two. First, rapidly annihilate all monsters, ensuring none are missed. The second point, which is crucially important, is to quickly find out the monsters'' method and mode of spreading!" All the others nodded in agreement, obviously feeling the urgency. Dealing with these monsters is the same as dealing with viruses. One must race against time, and time is on the enemy''s side! "Furthermore," Shen Hao continued, "let''s not mention how to find the monsters, the problem of how to deal with them once found is also a challenge. Ordinary bullets are not lethal to monsters. We also need to enable ordinary soldiers to efficiently neutralize them. Otherwise, relying only on the Chosen Ones, even if all the country''s Chosen Ones unite, it might not be enough." "Report!" Yang Jun suddenly spoke up, "On this point, I have important intelligence to report." "Speak," Shen Hao looked towards him. "I suspect that the monsters likely have a vulnerability, which is the neck," Yang Jun''s voice was resounding. "In the recent battle, two monsters were killed by firearms. I checked them out, and both had been shot in the neck. Additionally, the monster killed by your sister was also stabbed in the neck with a sharp weapon and died from that wound." "I see," Shen Hao''s eyes lit up. Not just him, but also the other two showed looks of delight. Having a fatal weakness was undoubtedly tremendous good news! They had just learned from the records that a monster had been hit by a heavy sniper rifle and had not died, which was indeed terrifying. "But," Yang Jun''s voice lowered a bit, "aiming for the neck, after all, is difficult since it''s a small target, and not easy to hit in combat. Moreover, it''s easily protected, as these monsters tend to shield their neck with blood during fights." "No matter, knowing the weakness means there''s always a way to target it," Shen Hao seemed quite confident. "We can have the weapons research institute design some specific weapons," Chen Sihui suggested at this moment. "Not just for targeting the neck, there are many ways to counteract the blood. For instance, certain special chemicals, or we could consider burning, freezing, and even using sound, electric current, microwaves, and the like." "That''s exactly what I was going to mention next," Shen Hao nodded. "Everything you mentioned can be found in the system mall for Chosen Ones." "Chosen Ones have a system mall too?" The three of them were surprised again. Rewards were enough, but there is also a mall? "Correct." Shen Hao opened his Chosen One panel once more. Right now, while the cheat panel was in progress, the cheats wouldn''t work, but the official platform could be of assistance as well! After all, that''s the real way to face the Civilization Trial. The cheats are nothing more than exploiting loopholes to take advantage of the official system. By now, Shen Hao had accumulated a staggering number of points. 9724! Yes, the recent battle had awarded him over nine thousand points! When Shen Hao saw this number, he too was startled. After counting, he realized that each monster roughly provided him with about two hundred points. Taking into account the first three slain and the points Qiuyue had obtained, he could come to a preliminary conclusion. In terms of earning points, conquering or controlling monsters yielded more than personally killing them, which in turn was more than being forced to commit suicide under threat. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This system was practically throwing money at him, given his Talent! The only slight regret was that under the current level of the mall, there were only White Level 1 products available, the most expensive of which was just over fourteen hundred points. It was a dagger with a dark sheen, cursed with potent dark magic, which Shen Hao had already purchased. It would perfectly complement the use of Telekinesis. Besides, various high-tech futuristic weapons were all listed there. Such as flamethrowers, freeze guns, ultrasonic concussion grenades... With prices generally around a hundred points, Shen Hao bought over a dozen different types in one go. With a wave of his hand, the table was immediately filled with these items. Chen Sihui''s eyes practically sparkled. She had been fond of weapons from the start and now possessed the Talent "Skillful Hand." Seeing any formidable weapon made her long to touch it, not to mention those in front of her, all representing high-tech from the near future. With just a simple glance, she could ascertain they were at least thirty years ahead of their current weapons technology! And many parts were made from special materials, making the degree of advancement even greater. They were not limited to weapons; the applications were incredibly broad! "As long as you have points, you can buy the design blueprints for these weapons as well as the formulas for the materials," Shen Hao''s mouth curved into a smile, as though he was laughing. "Let''s first see which are effective, which can be replicated quickly, then mass-produce and equip them rapidly, to give those monsters a taste of the human species'' war potential!" "Absolutely!" Yang Jun was undoubtedly the most excited, "Let those monsters witness it!" As a military Soldier, his desire was for the military to play a role. Not to rely solely on the Chosen Ones. After all, protecting the country was their mission! "Our civilization has always been in a state of war from the earliest recordings," Chen Sihui was all smiles, her big eyes turning into crescent moons. Even Gong Dong laughed, shaking his head, "Violence is one of our inherent traits." Clearly, facing such monsters that silently replace your family members and disguise themselves to interact with you, no one would have any mercy. Peace? They all wished to employ the most effective and rapid means to completely exterminate these creatures in human disguise! This was a species war, with no right or wrong, no peace, just a struggle for survival! "Eliminating monsters doesn''t just reward points," Shen Hao looked back at the others and continued, "There are also some drops. I''ve gotten a total of six items, with roughly a one in eight chance, and three of them are ability balls." As he spoke, he lifted his hand and three hazy, glowing White Ability Balls appeared before them. They instantly captured the attention of the three. After becoming Chosen Ones, there were three empty ability slots below their panels. They didn''t know what they were for at first, but seeing these ability balls now, they instantly understood! Chapter 16 Find Some Experimental Subjects! ``` sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Dealing with Trial Monsters while being able to gain such additional abilities! "These three are all White Abilities," Shen Hao''s gaze also rested on these three, "Basic Electric Shock, Vulnerability Strike, and Perception Enhancement." From these three abilities alone, one could see the gap between White and Blue abilities. Compared to the "Shock Wave" that Qiuyue received, which could immediately grant powerful combat strength, these three, just by their names, fell short by far. What''s worse, Shen Hao had already asked Qiuyue, once an ability is chosen and used, it cannot be temporarily removed. Perhaps there could be a way in the future, but it might come at a great cost, or might be impossible to erase. To Shen Hao, these three abilities didn''t even match up to his Telekinesis. He really didn''t value them. Equipping them wouldn''t bring much improvement to his strength. However, this was him. The three people in front of him were staring intently at the three ability balls. Quite tempted. Their Talents were only White, so naturally, they weren''t too picky about White abilities. Especially Yang Jun. Just relying on his Talent, he was nothing but a target in front of monsters! However, none of the three spoke up, they just looked eagerly at Shen Hao. "Under normal circumstances, a group should reward and punish clearly, rewarding after contributions," Shen Hao said with a slight smile, "But given the current crisis, we should prioritize enhancing your strength, these three abilities, whichever you fancy, just take it." All of a sudden, the three of them showed joy on their faces. They had already realized that, by following a powerhouse like Shen Hao, things like ability balls and various types of equipment will definitely not be in short supply in the future! Thinking of this as a game, Shen Hao was that kind of player who was not only strong himself but could also lead his teammates to become powerful! "I want this ''Perception Enhancement''," Chen Sihui spoke up first, eagerly looking at Shen Hao, "I''ll focus on a supportive role from now on." "Thank you, team leader, then I''ll choose Electric Shock," Dong Gong pondered, "Let''s see if I can combine it with my Talent." "Then I''ll take Vulnerability Strike!" Yang Jun looked gratefully at Shen Hao, as what he wanted the most now was an offensive ability. Vulnerability Strike was exactly what he was looking for! "Since it''s decided, then take them," Shen Hao stood up from his seat, his eyes sharp, "Get ready, we''re going to look for some test subjects, that monster said it would give us a welcome gift, right? We have to return the gesture properly, lest it thinks we lack manners!" "Yes!" the three responded in unison. Having made the decision, everyone immediately set to action. Donghua Middle School has now become a temporary base, and from just a moment ago, more and more military forces were rushing over. They were not lacking in manpower. Although they decided to act on some monsters to test weapons, considering that those monsters were all hiding in the city or even among the populace, a lot of preparations still had to be made. Monitoring the target, locking down the area, and setting up defense lines. ... The Humanistic District, a fairly upscale old neighborhood, has seen its property values soar over the years due to its proximity to Donghua Middle School, and many who bought here long ago have earned a lot. He Jin was a classic example. His family bought over twenty properties here in the past decade. After graduating from college and mixing around for a few months, he felt it was better to return to his hometown to lie flat and enjoy the comfort of being a landlord. Every day, he wandered around, collecting rent from various properties, and checking if there were any damages to the houses. ``` Today was the same. "Sister-in-law, it''s time to pay the rent." He stood at the door of a house without entering. The tenant was a thirty-seven or thirty-eight-year-old charming young widow, staying here with her child for their education. Although seeing her always made He Jin''s heart itch, he still had his basic morals. Even to avoid suspicion, he would always collect the rent at the door with just a quick glance. But today was different. As soon as the door opened, a tear-stained, pretty face appeared, grabbing his arm tightly, "What should I do, Little Jin? The school has lifted the lockdown, but my son Lin Xin still hasn''t come back, and I can''t get through on his phone." "Sister-in-law, don''t panic." He Jin felt like his arm might have touched something, his throat slightly constricted, "Call the school and ask, and if that doesn''t work, call the police. There are so many soldiers around these days, he won''t be missing." "I did call, but I can''t get through to the teachers or the principal, and I asked Lin Xin''s classmates too; none of them have returned home either. I hope nothing serious has happened." "Don''t worry, I know someone at the Ministry of Education. I''ll give them a call." "Thank you, thank you so much! Please come in and sit for a moment, I really can''t thank you enough!" He Jin felt his arm being pulled inside. He had intended to say it was inappropriate, but at that moment, her grip was surprisingly strong, and he found himself being drawn in without much resistance. It wasn''t until the door closed behind him that he started to blush. Could it be that the sister-in-law, having not seen her husband for so long, took a liking to him? Even the curtains seemed to have been drawn shut! Should he go along with it, or should he not? "Little Jin, have some tea." He Jin was indeed feeling a bit parched, but he remembered the pressing matter, "I''ll make a call first." "Thank you so much, have some tea first." "No rush, no rush." He Jin, looking at her pretty face, felt increasingly nervous and abruptly stood up, "I better call and ask first, you must be very worried." "Have some tea!" The young widow''s voice suddenly rose in volume, startling He Jin. And when he looked at her face again, it seemed somewhat fierce. "Drink the tea obediently, why can''t you understand that." "No, it''s just, sister-in-law, you..." He Jin looked at her blankly, not understanding what was happening. Was drinking tea that important? But then, he saw a scene he would never forget. The once charming and seductive face of the young widow turned red, blood red. In fact, blood seemed to seep out from the pores like sweat. "Sister-in-law, your face?!" He Jin trembled at the sight of the increasing amounts of crimson blood which bizarrely did not trickle down but instead clustered together, rolling across the face. "What a bother," a sinister whisper came, "Just drink the tea, it''s such a simple thing." "A ghost!" He Jin was completely terrified, tumbling and leaping away, wishing more than anything that this was all just a nightmare! But then, strands of red, like nerves made of blood, rapidly bound him tight. "Good boy," beneath that rolling and covering mass of blood, the delicate voice of the young widow said, "Drink up this bowl of tea." "No! Don''t want to..." He Jin struggled with all his might, his eyes rolling back, almost fainting from the immense fear. But at that instant. Bang! Chapter 17 Im a Player with Cheats! The entire door was kicked open!Yang Jun, dressed in plain clothes, walked in with big strides, glanced around, and his eyes lit up. Is it Parasitizing? He had heard noises from outside, but he hadn''t expected to encounter such a scene! "Who are you?" The Monster, clearly startled by this sudden change, asked in a shrill voice. However, the bloody whip had already lashed out, its edge sharp as spikes. Clearly, being stabbed by it would be extremely painful. However, the whip was blocked by a thin golden light. "Chosen One!" The Monster recognized immediately, screaming loudly, its voice as grating as a chainsaw. "No need to shout, your companions can''t hear you." Yang Jun sneered, reacting swiftly, firing his strangely shaped pistol directly. The hit didn''t result in a bloody wound, but instead exploded into a cloud of white mist. Where the white mist formed, the temperature dropped rapidly, freezing the blood in an instant. The Monster, realizing the danger, screamed even more shrilly, tearing the frozen part and rushing towards the window. Even though this was the fourteenth floor, falling from here wasn''t fatal for the Monster. But Yang Jun reacted faster, aiming his weapon at the window first. Full auto mode! The sound of gunfire was incessant, as the ice fog spread, drastically lowering the temperature of the entire room. After the white mist dissipated, what appeared was a sculpture completely encased in ice. Both its body and its blood had turned into ice sculptures! Yang Jun remained on guard for a while, but seeing that the ice sculpture made no movement, his face showed delight. "It seems, the Ice Bomb is quite effective." A voice came from the doorway. It was Shen Hao, testing the new weapon, although for simulating the use by ordinary soldiers, but Shen Hao also acted as a safeguard, providing backup. They couldn''t let the Monster escape. "Much better than the Incendiary Bomb we just tested." Yang Jun nodded, feeling the sharp drop in temperature, and reached out to help He Jin, who was collapsed on the floor, "Don''t worry, you''re safe now." "Thank you, thank you." He Jin, his face streaked with tears and snot, was still incoherent. Even though he knew about the great changes in the world, and even about the existence of the Chosen Ones and supernatural powers, he had never imagined that his own tenant would be a Monster! What about the other tenants? What about the other people around him? As He Jin gradually regained his composure, he fell into an even greater fear, clutching Yang Jun''s arm tightly. "Take me with you! Please, I don''t want to stay here anymore!" "Don''t worry, we will protect you." Yang Jun could only try his best to reassure him. Meanwhile, Shen Hao walked over to the coffee table, looking at the shattered teacup on the ground, his eyebrows raised. "Sihui, come take a look." "Coming." Chen Sihui walked in from outside, first glanced at the ice sculpture, then looked at the spot Shen Hao was pointing at on the ground. Her eyes widened suddenly. "There are traces here of something small that crawled over! It crawled all the way here and then disappeared." "Seal off the scene, collect traces! Especially the tea!" Shen Hao immediately guessed something and promptly instructed, then turned to look at the ordinary person who was still trembling and crying, and said in a deep voice, "Come here, I need to ask you some things." His voice, accompanied by a slight suppression, seemed to possess a unique power, causing He Jin to tremble, unexpectedly calming down remarkably. One could say, his fear of the monster was suppressed by his awe of the man before him. It even brought him a measure of peace of mind. "Yes, sir," he said, somewhat fearfully looking at Shen Hao. "What did that monster just do to you?" Shen Hao intently looked at him and asked directly. "It, it made me drink tea." "Be more specific, did it force you to drink? Or was it going to knock you unconscious and pour it into you!" "It forced me to drink, tied me up completely, and still poured the tea into me," He Jin hurriedly responded, his face turning pale as he remembered what had just happened. "When I entered just now, I indeed saw such a scene," Yang Jun also recalled the scene when he first entered, seemingly realizing something, and suddenly looked at Shen Hao, "Captain, are you saying it''s through tea, or water..." Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If it could spread through water, the situation wouldn''t just be at this level right now, so I want to know if there are other conditions for the Parasite," Shen Hao pondered for a moment then shook his head, "Anyway, catching them on the scene this time should reveal quite a bit of information." With this thought, he couldn''t help but look at the man before him again. Their timing had been very fortunate. Had they arrived a little later, this man might have already been parasitized. "Take him back, he''s earned his merit as well," he concluded. "Yes!" Yang Jun nodded, his expression somewhat exhilarated. Shen Hao then strode out, watching as the cleanup crew entered and tore off a piece of talisman paper from the corner of the wall. This talisman paper, purchased from the mall, was a "Silence" talisman. It was to prevent their combat from alerting the other hidden monsters, a method they had been using to silently dispose of over a dozen monsters in this neighborhood. It''s worth mentioning that Yang Jun used his exchanged weapon to kill or control the monsters, and he actually earned points! Yes, that''s right. Although the amounts were small, just single-digit figures, Big Head still allowed Yang Jun to earn them, yet this still showed Shen Hao another choice within the Chosen One system. Not only could he enhance his ability, but also arm the military, equipping other people who could likewise grow increasingly strong! "Civilization and individual, two paths, two choices," Shen Hao spread his hands out, then suddenly clenched them slightly, "Why can''t I have it all." He was, after all, a player with cheats! "Yang Jun!" Shen Hao turned his head and called out, "Pick out a team of Elite special forces, I''ll provide the Equipment, let them try it out themselves!" "Yes!" Yang Jun''s expression shook, calling out loudly. Not just him, several Soldiers responsible for sealing the scene by the stairwell all suddenly looked over. None of them spoke, but their fervent battle spirit was nearly bursting forth. That''s right, they might not have top-tier talents, unable to become Chosen Ones, but as Soldiers in the face of such a war, no one wanted to helplessly hide behind! "Let''s go, find the next Monster, there are still plenty of weapon types to test," Shen Hao glanced at his cheat countdown. About less than three days of time left. He wondered what kind of new cheats would appear. Chapter 18 Conditions for Monster Parasitism Shen Hao was filled with anticipation for the new cheat types that might appear in three days.However, he also didn''t plan to rely entirely on cheats. The Civilization Trial had already offered a certain chance for success, and while exploiting cheats was naturally better, effort still had to be made on the "righteous path." Improve yourself, strengthen civilization. Subsequently, just as Shen Hao had mentioned, he picked out a team of elite soldiers. Even though they were using new weapons, these soldiers still demonstrated the combat quality of professional warriors to everyone. Locking on the target, breaching, attacking... all actions were done in one smooth sequence. Extremely fluid, highly efficient. The results were exhilarating, except for one family of six that had all been parasitized by monsters, which proved to be a bit troublesome, the other monsters stood no chance at all! Of course, to replenish weapons and ammo, Shen Hao had cleared out most of his points. Relying on the achievements of these warriors, there was no way to break even on points in the short term, and since they weren''t Chosen Ones, they couldn''t earn "Big Head." Theoretically, when there were enough hands-on Chosen Ones and he still had strength to spare, leaving the tasks to them was actually a loss. "Is it necessary to use Chosen Ones as the main force?" Shen Hao tried to discern the intention behind the rules of the Civilization Trial. In other words, "analyzing the gameplay." But such matters were actually pondered by specialists. In this one day, the meetings from above continued, yet various plans had been running non-stop. Including establishing the "Crisis Management Department," determining the coordination order among departments, protecting top talents who might become Chosen Ones, setting up related research institutions... They were practically striving to mobilize all forces in the shortest possible time! After all, it seemed that this was not just a crisis but also an opportunity. Resolve the crisis, seize the opportunity! These eight words were the core policy being conveyed from the top. Even Shen Hao couldn''t help but marvel at the power of the system. By evening, four more Chosen Ones had arrived. "After the establishment of the Crisis Management Department, not only here but in various places, similar teams of Chosen Ones are being set up, especially those areas where ''Blood Demon'' traces have also appeared. They are also actively launching investigations, so for now, we can only bring these four people here," Dong Gong relayed the message from the top, glanced at Shen Hao, and continued, "Of course, your location is still a priority, so your requests will be satisfied first. Other areas are hoping to learn from our handling experience here." After all, Shen Hao was the only known Chosen One with Purple Talent. Against the monsters named "Blood Demons," he also displayed overwhelming power. Today''s accomplishments were likewise superb. "Four will be enough for now," said Shen Hao as he looked up at the four people in front of him. The most eye-catching among them were undoubtedly a young man and a young woman, both incredibly handsome and beautiful, and both top-notch in their looks. The man named Cheng Youqing looked very handsome with a sunny smile and a robust physique, but he wasn''t selected as a Chosen One for being "handsome." Instead, it was his status as a world-class extreme sports enthusiast. Yes, those high-risk extreme sports. Climbing, wingsuit flying, skydiving, surfing... The resume in his file could make an ordinary person break out in a cold sweat, incapable of associating this young man with the genial temperament with the madman in the documents. However, whether or not he was crazy, his mentality was indeed strong. The other, a beautiful woman with a cooler demeanor named Liu Ruoxi, was certified as a "world-class beauty" who obtained her Chosen One status just by her looks. Besides that, her family background was somewhat special. Daughter of high-ranking officials. With looks, money, and power, she was a person Shen Hao would have never been able to approach in the past. As for the other two, they were more ordinary: a man in his thirties, a world-class programmer named Song Cheng, and a man in his fifties, a world-class biologist named Jiang Weining. "Cheng Youqing, Liu Ruoxi, Song Cheng, the three of you will take on combat assignments," Shen Hao quickly made the assignment. "Mr. Jiang happens to be a biologist; let him temporarily lead the research on the monsters." "No problem," assured Cheng Youqing and the other two quickly agreed. Only Song Cheng hesitated somewhat awkwardly, "Uh, boss, look at my build, going to fight monsters is just like delivering food to them. My Talent isn''t that strong either, maybe I could be in charge of monitoring, investigation or something..." "Then you can leave," Shen Hao cut him off directly, "Right now, monitoring and investigation don''t require top-notch programmer skills. Here, your status as a Chosen One is more important than your past abilities. In one word, obey or leave!" "I..." Song Cheng stole a glance at Liu Ruoxi, gritted his teeth, "I will obey!" For the thirty-something-year-old homebody programmer, the half-month period after becoming a Chosen One was like living a dream. The experiences he had and the people he met were completely unimaginable before. And he knew that the man before him could very well be the current Strongest in the world! In such a crisis, having him as a backer provided a sense of security. "Then let''s have a meeting, do some summarizing and sharing," Shen Hao picked up a stack of documents he was about to distribute when Liu Ruoxi stepped forward first, took the documents, and silently began distributing them. Shen Hao gave her a glance and sat back down. "Today a total of one hundred and twenty-one Blood Demons were dealt with, ensnaring all related Blood Demons that had made their presence known, totalling fifty-three. The most significant achievement at the moment is learning some of the parasitic conditions!" The rustling of page turning filled the air, and the photos on the documents were indeed shocking. Song Cheng''s face turned pale as he looked at them. He couldn''t imagine if one day his family or friends suddenly became such monsters in front of him; how horrifying that would be. But after flipping to the page about parasitic conditions, he also breathed a sigh of relief. "Known 1: The host must ingest a colorless small worm about thirty millimeters long and five millimeters wide through consumption, which can survive in liquid. It disappears after a period outside the liquid (suspected evaporation)." "Known 2: In addition to ingestion, a second condition is needed to ensure complete parasitism." "Guess 1: The host must be in an unconscious state." sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Guess 2: The host must be restrained and cannot make large movements." "Guess 3: The host must be in a state of fear." "Guess 4...." Chapter 19 The Outbreak on the Internet! The entire document roughly listed seven or eight different conjectures, some of which even seemed far-fetched, but it was certain that a second condition had to exist. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Otherwise, in schools that shared water dispensers, it wouldn''t be possible that only one-tenth were parasitized. Moreover, it would have been easy to achieve large-scale parasitization. But as of now, the spread of parasite seemed to still occur on a one-to-one basis. Qiuyue''s encounter was the same; the Blood Demon had taken her alone to a secluded place without surveillance and made an attack that could have caused her to lose consciousness. The teachers and students in the school must have been targeted individually like this. This method of spread, although sufficiently frightening, had the major advantage that one didn''t need to worry about being targeted unwittingly. Besides, there were many other related conjectures in the document. Like the incubation period, like the manner in which those "parasites" were born. Although these were just guesses, they were nonetheless crucial. Not to mention, when investigating personal relationships, people who had opportunities to be alone could be specifically investigated, without the need to scrutinize every face seen on the street. "Based on these conjectures about parasitic conditions, some places might become major disaster areas for the spread of Blood Demons, like bars, bathhouses, hotelsthese will also be our next focus," Shen Hao continued, "All in all, our core goal is to control the spread of the Blood Demons as quickly as possible and resolve all Blood Demons completely!" "I have a question," Cheng Youqing suddenly raised his hand. "Speak." "Currently, you are the only one who can discern the monsters," Cheng Youqing looked at Shen Hao, "This adds quite a bit of difficulty to the investigation, after all, you can only be in so many places at once." "It''s simple," Shen Hao said calmly, "Bring everyone with potential to me, if they resist, control them on the spot, and if they expose themselves, deal with them on the spot as well." Everyone suddenly understood. It was undoubtedly a crude method, but also undoubtedly a good one. Moreover, a few quick-thinking people had already figured it out. This method would allow Shen Hao to quickly accumulate a large number of points, effectively bringing monsters right to him for resolution. "But with this method, the Blood Demons won''t just sit back and allow themselves to be picked off one by one," Song Cheng seemed to want to show his insights as well and nervously asked, "I read in the documents that Blood Demons are likely to have a desire to devour humans and are also driven by a ''Matrix'' that dictates their every move. What if they simply stop hiding and launch a massacre on a large scale? Can we handle it in time?" "..." This question remained unanswered not only by Shen Hao, but everyone kept silent. The atmosphere seemed to grow heavier. After a long pause, Dong Gong finally sighed and slowly said, "It''s inevitable, of course, we would like to resolve all Blood Demons quietly, but since Blood Demons can nearly perfectly blend in among us, they must possess intelligence not inferior to ours. When it comes to being resolved, they will certainly struggle with all their might." "Exactly!" Shen Hao emphasized, gazing intensely at each person, speaking sternly, "This is not a hostage rescue from kidnappers; this is a war where it''s a matter of life and death. On such a battlefield, the primary objective is always to eliminate the enemy!" Song Cheng sat there, stunned. Cheng Youqing and Liu Ruoxi also lowered their gazes. Although they had been aware of the existence of Blood Demons and anticipated an inevitably tragic war, sitting here, right in the front line facing the enemy, could they truly perceive the cruelty of the situation. Not to mention the potential sacrifices that might occur later, even now, those who were parasitized, replacedtheir families were already ruined. And somewhere in this city, new parasites were inevitably occurring. The very existence of Blood Demons was creating tragedies! "Try to think positively, if it really comes to that point, that means the enemy is cornered, and the prey that exposes itself has only one outcome death," Shen Hao''s tone softened slightly, "If we can resolve all Blood Demons, or capture and deal with the Matrix before that situation arises, perhaps it won''t come to that." This reassurance seemed to have an effect, as the atmosphere in the room lightened slightly. Regardless, they were still the hunters. If one day the world reached the point where humans had to hide from Blood Demons, that would truly be despair. Then, Shen Hao and the others discussed some other matters, like each individual''s Chosen One abilities, the effects of various weapons... It also let the team of eight gradually get familiar with each other. Shen Hao was fairly satisfied with this team, Indeed, Chosen Ones were all top talents in the world, even Song Cheng, who appeared the most ordinary, possessed a vision and temperament superior to the average person, otherwise, he would not have become a world-class programmer. In the realm of programming, he was revered by many, and his skills had also amassed a considerable fortune. But just as the meeting was about to end, when they were preparing to rest a bit to face tomorrow''s battles in better condition, suddenly, a piece of shocking news arrived, catching everyone off guard, "This is a video that appeared on the international network an hour ago. It has caused an explosive sensation on the internet in just one hour!" Dong Gong took on a grave expression as he turned on the projector and cast a video onto the meeting room''s screen. The video was clearly taken with a cellphone. As soon as the image appeared, there was a Caucasian man, drenched in sweat with a look of utter panic, "It''s all fake, they''re all Monsters!" the man cried out, his voice thick with tears as his sanity seemed to be on the brink, "God! My wife, my son, my daughter, my parents, even the mayor! The police officer! Everyone in the town! They''re all monsters! Aliens! They''re disguised as us, living among us, God! God!" The man was clearly fleeing, and the footage was extremely shaky, but it was still possible to vaguely see a glow emanating from his hand. Clearly, he was a Chosen One. But just then, a flash of blood-red dashed across the screen, and the man fell heavily. He screamed in terror, and by the time the camera steadied after a flurry of tumbling, a horrifying sight appeared on the screen! It was a little girl, seemingly no more than seven or eight years old, but her innocent face was streaked with blood, her small body was twisted, and wrapped around with several blood-red tentacles! Chapter 20 (Extra Release for More Follows!) The War is Escalating! This scene was undoubtedly extremely horrifying, not just because of the uncanny valley effect brought about by the monster disguised as a little girl, but the eerily realistic visuals also provoked discomfort and fear.The Blood Demon seemed not to notice the cell phone, slowly approaching with its bizarre appearance, even emitting the voice of a little girl. "Daddy, why are you running away?" "You said you would love me forever." "Come, become one of us." "Daddy..." "Get away! Get away from me!" The Chosen One was near collapse, a bright light flaring from his hand as he flung it out. It was an extraordinary talent similar to an Energy Bullet, traveling fast and piercing through the girl in an instant, leaving a clear bloody hole with a hissing sound following. But it was useless. To a Blood Demon, such an attack would not be fatal unless it hit the neck. "It hurts, daddy," the Blood Demon said, sounding shockingly like a little girl, with an empty, clear, and childish voice, "Before becoming a companion, let your daughter have a good meal. It won''t hurt much, just need to tear off a little bit, just a little bit..." "An Nai''er, no snacking allowed." Another voice suddenly intruded. In the frame appeared the most horrifying scene yet! One after another, silhouettes continuously approached from behindall wearing residents'' clothes, taking on residents'' appearances, but each was drenched in blood, wrapped in ferocious tentacles, with twisted bodies and blood-red eyes... Song Cheng couldn''t help but shudder. It was unfathomable how desperate the Chosen One must have felt at that moment! The entire town was actually full of monsters! In that place, humans were the prey! "Aaaah!" The Caucasian Chosen One predictably collapsed, at that moment he even doubted whether the entire world was filled with monsters. Accompanied by the fleeting crimson under the dim lights, the cell phone was knocked away, and all that remained in the frame were the chilling screams. Only after the footage ended did Shen Hao speak up, "Was that live streamed?" "Yes," Dong Gong''s face also looked rather pale, "It''s a recording of a live stream. The Chosen One in the video is called Bittel Mott, a world-class race car driver. That town is his hometown with a population of about eight thousand people. Bittel is also a slightly famous outdoor live-streamer. After becoming a Chosen One, his fan base grew rapidly. Today was the day he returned to his hometown, which he specifically mentioned during the live stream." "What''s the reaction on the foreign networks?" Shen Hao asked. "It''s a mess." Dong Gong opened the foreign social media platform, and at a glance, the page was filled with an overwhelming amount of content related to the live stream, involving countless media outlets, including some heavy-weight organizations. The sensation even surpassed the moment when the existence of Chosen Ones was first announced! "At first, most people thought it was a joke or a movie trailer, until Bittel''s assistant called the police and sought help on social media. Then, people started to believe it gradually. However, what really blew this up was the emergency notice issued by the Northern Alliance, forbidding anyone from approaching while claiming to have dispatched fighter jets and legions, completely sealing off the town," Dong Gong explained. Shen Hao saw that at that moment, the foreign social media was filled with screams and fear. Countless messages were continuously refreshed. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "God! It''s an alien invasion!" "This must have something to do with ''Star Jump''!" "Damn it! I''m locking myself inside my house alone right now, I don''t dare to go out!" "I suspect my wife is a monster too! She actually cooked for me today!" "All of this is because of the Chosen Ones! The Chosen Ones are the original sin! This is God''s punishment for us!" "Who else can we trust? Who isn''t a monster?" "My parents were monsters, I killed them, hahaha!" "..." It had to be said, this kind of fear and chaos was one of the biggest crises brought on by the Blood Demons, even surpassing the threat they posed themselves! Because this would severely damage the trust and order within the human community. Especially for ordinary people without abilities. They would begin to doubt their parents, their friends, even their children. What was worse, there truly were individuals among them who had been parasitized! Shen Hao couldn''t even guess whether more people would die in the ensuing chaos or at the hands of the Blood Demons once order completely collapsed. And chaos undoubtedly facilitated the spread of the Blood Demons! "What''s our response on this side?" Shen Hao asked again. "We''re currently locking down the information, but the situation has created such a stir, it''s impossible to keep it under wraps for long." Dong Gong shook his head, "The higher-ups are urgently discussing it, and it''s estimated... that it won''t be long before we have to make the existence of the Blood Demons public." In this era of information, even the power of a nation had its limits when it came to information lockdown. The situation had caused such a sensation, there was simply no stopping it. To announce the news with authority and guide public opinion was the only choice. Shen Hao slowly exhaled a breath. "Get ready," he said softly, "The war is about to escalate." Yes, even though this war had just begun, the situation was already alarming. Not just domestically, but especially abroad! A small town of eight thousand people, ah! It had only been a month''s time! If a nation''s military fell under control, or even worse, allowed the Blood Demons to grasp humanity''s ultimate weapons... Shen Hao couldn''t even begin to imagine the consequences. Cursing incompetent teammates had lost its meaning. This was the Civilization Trial, subjected to the test not just a person, a city, a nation, but the entire world, an entire civilization! "Don''t rest tonight," Shen Hao stood up and decisively ordered the Chosen Ones who looked at him with blank expressions: "The list of confirmed Blood Demons will be handled by me, one by one. Furthermore, Liu Ruoxi, Cheng Youqing, Song Cheng, Yang Jun, the four of you will each accompany the military. Follow the Blood Demons'' network, bring all suspects to me, and for any Blood Demon that reveals their identity and resists, kill them on the spot!" All four named stood up reflexively. Even the exceptionally aloof Liu Ruoxi carried visible tension and unease at this time. But it was clear. Shen Hao had no intention of showing her special treatment just because she was a world-class beauty. "I don''t care about your backgrounds, what you did before, or whether you''re prepared to face the battlefield and fight the enemy," Shen Hao released a hint of the Sovereign Suppression, his starlit eyes sweeping over the four, saying in a grave tone, "But now that you''re here, now that you have become Chosen Ones, now that you have the ability to fight, you must stand your ground. Any deserter will not be spared by me! But there''s no need to be afraid. As I''ve said before, now, we are the hunters!" Chapter 21 Follow Close Behind Me At this moment, to everyone present, Shen Hao appeared to have undergone an earth-shattering transformation.If previously he gave off the vibe of a young person with a steady personality, attributed merely to his Purple Talent bestowing him the air of a "powerful being." Then now, there was only one adjective to describe him. Sovereign! An indescribable Suppression radiated from him, his eyes twinkling with Starlight as if they contained galaxies, making everything else seem infinitesimal in the face of such vastness, with no choice but to bow down. Even the words he spoke seemed like universal truths! Though it was known that this was just the effect of the Talent, at this very moment, those who had felt unease found unspoken confidence welling up within them! Such a being, such a powerful figure, was on their side, even standing right behind them! What could the Blood Demon possibly amount to? Even after personally experiencing the power of the one before them, an incredible thought surfaced in their minds. This kind of Talent that seemed to rise to the Universe, to the entire cosmos... was it really just Purple Epic? After a brief pause, Shen Hao continued to issue commands, "Dong Gong, you take charge in coordinating all parties, the army, the police, the network, all under your coordination, everything must be orderly, the overall structure must not be in disarray!" "Yes!" Dong Gong immediately stood up. "Chen Sihui, you''re in charge of transporting the Equipment. I''ll earn as many points as possible in the shortest time, to exchange for weapons and Equipment with special effects against the Blood Demon. You lead your team to replenish these items promptly to Liu Ruoxi and the other three teams, ensuring the needs of all sides are met, and plan the routes carefully!" "Yes!" Chen Sihui responded loudly as well. "Jiang Weining," Shen Hao finally said to the only person remaining, "you start researching the organizational structures that were frozen today immediately, striving to grasp as much intelligence as possible in the shortest time!" "Leave it to me." Jiang Weining stood up too. His Talent was Sealing, and although it was only White, it could be used in combat and in biological research. Being sent to Shen Hao''s side meant either their innate ability was outstanding, or, their Talent within the White category was exceptionally good! With this series of orders, everyone knew exactly what they had to do. Indeed, it felt completely different. At the end, Shen Hao faced them, maintaining his Sovereign posture, his eyes gleaming with Starlight sweeping over each person. Then he spoke slowly but resolutely, "Finally, I leave you with these wordsif you feel lost or afraid, uncertain of the future, unsure what to do, just follow closely behind me, because I won''t be lost nor afraid!" The eyes of the crowd seemed to brighten more and more. In such a moment, some might wish to stand out themselves, but many more desperately hoped for a trustworthy person to stand before them! To bring them confidence! "Move out!" "Yes!" All dispersed, and Shen Hao paused on the spot for a while before also striding forward. In that moment, he seemed to grasp another layer of meaning of ''Sovereign.'' S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was not only about controlling everything and punishing enemies, but also about giving those who followed him immense confidence and courage! "If you don''t know where to look, then look up at me!" Shen Hao whispered to himself, his steps not showing the slightest hint of hesitation. He had just one task for himself tonight. Earn points! Earn points efficiently! ... It was already late at night, and the streets of Donghua City had fewer people than during the day, but there were still many living the nightlife. Most people were unaware of what was happening in the world, as if the loss of all the past stars had no impact on their lives whatsoever. But tonight was distinctly different. "Look! What is that?" At the entrance of a bar, a group of drunken people suddenly spotted the bright lights ahead, and when they realized what it was, each of them was taken aback. Military vehicles! Genuine military vehicles! The alloy shell and the cold muzzle of the machine guns conveyed a chilling presence in an instant, as if they were in a war zone! "What''s going on in the middle of the night?" "Is there going to be a war?" "Even if there was a war, it wouldn''t reach us here, this isn''t the border." "Wait, are they coming towards us?" "..." The last remark left many people puzzled, but indeed, the convoy that looked quite spectacular within the city had split off, with seven or eight vehicles driving toward them. They stopped right in front of the large bar. Then, fully armed soldiers emerged, one after another, swiftly setting up a perimeter, encircling the entire bar. This scene, obviously, caused a commotion, as men and women who had been enjoying themselves ran out in disbelief, eyes wide with fright at the spectacle. However, there were also quite a few daring ones, especially among those who had been drinking, who approached. "Officer, is there a fugitive hiding inside?" "We''ll cooperate, we''ll definitely cooperate." "Which military district are you from?" "Catching a fugitive, does it need such a big fuss?" "..." Seeing the crowd around her grow, Liu Ruoxi, who was sitting in the vehicle, pursed her lips. She opened the door and jumped down. Before the men and women, still flushed from the neon lights and wine, could be amazed by the stunning beauty with top looks and charisma, they saw her draw her handgun. "Bang, bang, bang, bang." She fired several shots into the sky without hesitation! In an instant, the entire place was thrown into chaos. Many people who had originally crowded around started to retreat. "Everyone!" Liu Ruoxi''s gaze swept over the crowd, "Hands on your heads, squat down, get on the bus in turn! Not one can be left behind!" According to the data, among them were seven or eight relatives of the Blood Demon students! In such a place, it was highly likely that Blood Demons were hiding among them! Liu Ruoxi''s finger on the trigger of the gun tightened slightly. "Why should we?" a voice suddenly rose from the crowd, "We''re not criminals, why should we follow you?" "Right, in the middle of the night, who knows what could happen." "You don''t plan to rebel, do you?" "I want to go home!" "The lady is really beautiful; no wonder she''s such a young officer!" "Since when can soldiers aim their guns at civilians?" "Don''t be scared, everyone, how could they dare shoot us! The whole country would be in an uproar! Let''s just leave!" "..." It seemed as though certain words had taken effect, or perhaps someone had taken the lead, as the crowd gradually became more agitated, and the once-retreating line started to push and surge forward again. Chapter 22 Talent Swordsman Liu Ruoxi knew that the person who had just spoken must have a Blood Demon!The most difficult part of dealing with Blood Demons lay precisely here. When mixed in a crowd, they were indistinguishable! Once the crowd was stirred up and surged, it was undoubtedly the worst scenario for them. Even without opening fire, a fight was inevitable. It was more likely that Blood Demons would take the chance to escape. However, Liu Ruoxi had already thought through the possible situations on her way there. She took a deep breath and stepped forward. Clang! A razor-sharp Tang Sword responded to her motion, its blade emitting a chilling glow. Liu Ruoxi swung the sword across a parked motorcycle nearby. Crash! The motorcycle''s tires, handlebar, and body were directly and smoothly cut through! Parts scattered all over the place, and the smell of gasoline spread instantly. The crowd, who had been pushing forward, all froze in place. After a moment, continuous cries of shock ensued. "Damn!" "Awesome!" "Chosen One?" "What kind of ability is this?" "My bike!" "..." Some people were already sensing something ominous. For most people at the moment, the Chosen One was a distant term because the probability was just too low. In Donghua City, there had only been one in the past month, a special-grade teacher over fifty years old, obviously not the person in front of them! Moreover, in most people''s perception, all Chosen Ones had already been recruited by the state, even being highly regarded and listened to by the government! Together with these military vehicles, these troops... Their appearance here tonight was no minor matter! Indeed, Liu Ruoxi coldly declared again, "There is a dangerous individual among you. Everyone must cooperate! Otherwise, you will be dealt with under the national emergency act!" By invoking the national act, coupled with the power of a Chosen One and such a heavily prepared setup, everyone finally squatted down and covered their heads in submission. In this country, most ordinary people still held a reverence for the law. Seeing this, Liu Ruoxi''s heart did not relax; it tensed up even more. It was even visibly tense. She wasn''t sure whether the Blood Demons lurking among them would obediently leave with them. Even the soldiers felt the same, each keeping a vigilant watch from afar as the crowd boarded the vehicles one by one. The atmosphere was incredibly tense! One, two... The line seemed normal, but in an instant, blood erupted! It was unclear how these Blood Demons communicated, but at that very moment, seven or eight Blood Demons suddenly exploded, and in an instant, blood transformed into spikes stabbing toward everyone nearby. Screams erupted continuously. Everyone was completely stunned by this sudden turn of events. It wasn''t until the soldiers, armed with point-based weapons, started firing that the heart-wrenching screams rose and fell, and the crowd scattered in utter terror. "Mommy!" "Monster!" "Help! Help!" "..." The scene became incredibly chaotic! Watching the countless terrified and distorted crowds; the people who suffered heavy blows and cried out loudly; the incredibly fierce monsters filled with blood. Even though Liu Ruoxi had anticipated such a scene, she still felt cold all over and trembled slightly. In the past twenty years, she had always been a very proud person. From a powerful family, with excellent education, and top-notch looks and temperament, she was always different from others, never lacking attention or courtesies. It was even to the extent that it annoyed her, forcing her to keep a cold expression. But now, standing here, when all the past things she had, including the so-called beauty, had lost their function and meaning, she realized. Her heart was not so different from those of ordinary people. When the battle erupted, fear and tension nearly devoured her whole! "Just a White Talent won''t do." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Relying on them is enough, with points weapons." "There''s nothing wrong with retreating now, can always go home." "Only half a month of sword training, what good will it do?" "..." Liu Ruoxi''s legs trembled; her heart wanted to escape, but she was rooted to the spot. It seemed something was preventing her. Pride? Or the punishment the team leader mentioned? "Be careful!" Suddenly, a loud shout came from beside her, and Liu Ruoxi''s eyes widened as she saw a Blood Demon forcibly tear through its half-frozen body, dragging its mangled form as it charged at her while roaring. In that instant, time seemed to stand still. Liu Ruoxi''s mind went blank, thinking of nothing, but her hand instinctively swung the long sword. Talent Swordsman! The blade entered the body without resistance, slicing like it was cutting through a lump of soft solidified lard. By the time she snapped out of it, the Blood Demon had been split in half by her, but the remaining quarter of its body was still flailing bloody tendrils, struggling to attack her. But Liu Ruoxi''s second blade was already coming down. It struck precisely at the neck. Not until the Blood Qi surged from the monster''s body, rapidly desiccating, did Liu Ruoxi feel a series of sharp pains on her face. She touched it with her hand, the pain accompanied by fresh blood. "..." Liu Ruoxi suddenly started to laugh silently. Even with a long gash across her face, her smile still carried an indescribable beauty. She flicked the blood off her sword and charged forward boldly. Yes, she had understood. Though her face was worthless to the Blood Demon, in this battle, everything from her past was just as useless. Fortunately, she still possessed two things. The long sword in her hand, and her pride! Truly overcoming her fear with the first strike, she realized that these seemingly fierce and terrifying monsters, which brought her great fear, weren''t so daunting after all. "The ones who should be afraid are you," Liu Ruoxi left everything to her instincts, to her Talent. The team leader was right. They were the Hunters! The prey exposed before the Hunter has only one outcome! Death! ... "Really? Liu Ruoxi found her groove? She killed four or five by herself?" Shen Hao, hearing the voice through his earpiece, couldn''t help but smile, "Her kind of Talent, and my sister''s Talent belong to the same category, both are true combat class Talents, made for battle, unlike your plain Superpower." "Indeed." Dong Gong obviously felt the same, "I was most worried about her and Song Cheng on that front, but it seems she shouldn''t have any issues now." "No need to worry about Song Cheng either," Shen Hao said calmly, "To grow from a bullied chubby kid to one of the world''s top programmers, a fierce resolve must lie within him, and his Talent is long-range type, probably has an easier time than Liu Ruoxi." Chapter 23 Breaking Through the Intelligence Defense! Shen Hao threw these few people, who possibly have never even fought, directly onto the battlefield against the blood demons, clearly had his own ideas and confidence.These people were all very outstanding in the first place. On the other hand, at the current stage, the blood demons seemed not that strong, and with well-trained soldiers by their side, it undoubtedly was a good opportunity to get familiar with battle. Put simply, matters such as battles and killings could only contribute to rapid growth when one truly engaged in them. "I was too worried," Dong Gong laughed. "I understand that these people were all carefully selected for me; since they are here with me, following my orders, I will naturally take responsibility for them," Shen Hao walked up the stairs, "Okay, I also need to hurry, notify me in a timely manner if there''s any situation." At this moment, he had arrived at the door of a residence, where a soldier was about to use a tool to pick the lock. Shen Hao raised his hand and with a click, the door swung open. Using his telekinesis to simulate a key was simply effortless now. Probably because the noise made by the door was unabashed, a cautious voice came from the room. "Who?" Then, the sound of getting out of bed followed, and a man in pajamas quickly came out and turned on the light. Upon seeing a group of fully armed soldiers standing at the door, he was clearly startled. "Who are you?" Their expressions, postures, even the trembling in their voices when they spoke, were all beyond reproach. "Honey? What''s going on?" Another woman in pajamas came out behind him, and upon seeing the scene, she too screamed suddenly. The soldiers around Shen Hao couldn''t help but turn to look at him. No matter how you looked at it, these two didn''t seem like blood demons. However, Shen Hao''s face was cold. Without saying a word, stars flared in his eyes, and his suppression surged forward like a tide. With two thuds. The couple directly knelt down, their faces showing ferocity and terror, and blood rapidly emerged from their bodies! Yes, these two were blood demons. They were family members of a blood demon student that had been recorded during the day. "In my presence, don''t try to disguise yourselves," Shen Hao said indifferently, "It''s disgusting." Boom! Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The suppression at that moment almost materialized, the expressions of the two blood demons changed instantly, each one crawled on the ground, shivering. 412 points were credited. Indeed, controlling the blood demons and making them submit was worth two hundred points each! And just then, Shen Hao suddenly felt a premonition. For, a new notification sound followed. [Total points accrued have reached ten thousand, store level ''white'' Level 2 activated] "A higher-level store opened?" Shen Hao hadn''t expected that the store level would be determined by the total number of points accrued. It was also quite logical. As the Chosen One''s sole current channel for gaining power, it couldn''t always be stuck at the lowest level. So, how would the quality be enhanced? Shen Hao''s glance lingered on the word "white" briefly, not choosing to check it immediately; instead, his gaze shifted back to the room. "In my presence, don''t hide anymore either." The suppression pierced through the walls directly, and from inside came the sound of wailing. Yes, there was another one inside! A little girl, no more than six or seven years old, had also transformed into a blood demon. The soldiers around Shen Hao were not facing a blood demon for the first time, but even so, they were still grinding their teeth with a crunching sound. Species warfare is just like that, absolutely devoid of mercy! But at this moment, Shen Hao raised an eyebrow. Not killed remotely by the Matrix? The Blood Demons that he had controlled during the day, all of them were remotely killed by the Matrix rapidly, leaving him no chance to interrogate them. At this moment, Shen Hao didn''t think further. Since these few weren''t killed, he directly asked for intelligence, "How do you parasite others?" "The parasitic process of First Generation Bodies requires the parasite to inject or ingest the larva... but they can''t resist too violently, otherwise, otherwise it may fail." These Blood Demons trembled fiercely, not daring to lift their heads, their voices filled with despair and fear. Only by facing the Suppression of this being could one comprehend what a formidable existence it was. In this civilization with such beings, their entire species'' future seemed dim. "Record this," Shen Hao turned to someone beside him and continued to inquire, "Where are you from?" "Homeland... don''t remember, butah!" The Blood Demon suddenly screamed, its blood rapidly boiling, and within just a few breaths, they turned into mummified corpses. Clearly, the Matrix had acted. For the Blood Demon, there was still much that was unknown. Even an ordinary Blood Demon could provide quite a bit of valuable intel. Sin it controlled the life and death of the Blood Demons, any that surrendered to Shen Hao''s control were inevitably shown no mercy. However "Not killing immediately means that the Matrix can''t ascertain the situation of every Blood Demon instantly," Shen Hao narrowed his eyes and immediately turned, "Let''s see who''s faster, it or me!" On to the next one! Shen Hao had come to earn points tonight, and from the day alone, there were several hundred Blood Demons yet to be dealt with! After speeding up, his actions became more decisive and efficient. Unlocking, exerting Suppression, all done in one swift movement, even perfectly controlling the strength to ensure the Blood Demons knelt without much struggle, succumbing to the fear of the Sovereign. Then he would swiftly interrogate. Though the Matrix''s responses were also fast, there was always a chance for Shen Hao to extract some information. Just after a short period of one or two hours, the information recorded and transmitted by Shen Hao had already garnered serious attention. Many who had been in meetings all day and had just gone to bed were now getting up again to watch the live broadcast from Shen Hao''s first-person view! "How many Matrices does your species have?" "Don''t, don''t knowah!" "Next, go!" "..." "Is there only one Matrix in Donghua City" "Yesah!" "Go!" "...." "What do you rely on to become stronger?" "Consuming bloodah!" "Next!" "..." On this particular night, whether it was the side of the Blood Demons or the humans, probably neither had anticipated that Shen Hao could leverage such techniques to forcefully rip a gap in what should have been an impregnable line of intelligence defense of the Blood Demons, digging out so much crucial intelligence! It could even be said that the human understanding of the Blood Demons had elevated by more than just one level! This scene had a considerable impact, both for humans and for the Blood Demons. Especially on the side of humans. When some people watched through the camera lens, observing Shen Hao easily unlocking door after door, his starglint-filled gaze sweeping over, and one Blood Demon after another just falling prostrate on the ground, trembling and struggling, they could even feel the helplessness and despair of these Blood Demons. Chapter 24 The Numerous Achievements of the Living! Having watched it numerous times, he even started to feel like the Blood Demons were nothing special, the young man was the real monster.Even knowing that Shen Hao was an exception. But he was indeed powerful! Domineeringly powerful! Even among the Blood Demons, some clearly had significantly stronger powers and initially could resist fiercely, but in front of Shen Hao, they too quickly kneeled! Until the distant horizon began to show a faint light, someone carefully counted and found that Shen Hao alone had eliminated over six hundred Blood Demons in one night! He visited over two hundred places! Efficient! Precise! If it weren''t for the time spent on interrogations, he could have been even faster! Even at the current high-level meeting, everyone was numb. It wasn''t until a long while later that someone, looking at the data summarized from the night, rubbed their sore nose and eyes and said in an undeniable tone, "If I were a Blood Demon, I would spare no expense to kill Shen Hao!" This statement clearly resonated with many people. "Exactly, we must protect him well." "Is the Purple Talent really that powerful? Could it possibly be Gold?" "I think there''s no need to worry too much about safety... With his efficiency, the number of points he gains will be terrifying." "We can''t be careless, his talent is powerful but not impregnable." "Yes, that''s also here. If it were abroad, he would definitely encounter a large-scale armed Blood Demon force tonight!" "..." At this point in the meeting, everyone was not stingy in showing great concern for Shen Hao. On one hand, they were indeed amazed at his powerful performance. On the other hand, in this special period, Blood Demons are the most important and most terrifying enemy humanity has to face. There were indeed concerns about the immense powers and control over beings demonstrated by Shen Hao, but at this moment, it simply couldn''t be voiced because any doubts or accusations might lead to suspicions of "being parasitized". It wasn''t just here; the same was true in several known major countries. In situations where it was impossible to completely rule out suspicions of parasitism, fighting the Blood Demons at all costs was the best way to prove one''s innocence. Even if there really were Blood Demons disguised among them, as long as nothing suspicious could be detected in their fight against Blood Demons, prolonging their disguise wouldn''t easily bring much destruction. It''s not like no one had suggested that Shen Hao be examined. But the front lines couldn''t do without him, and moreover, one person''s power is ultimately limited, Shen Hao couldn''t be watching everyone at all times, his check could only ensure that he wasn''t parasitized before, but couldn''t guarantee that he wouldn''t be afterward. Better to wait until a suspect emerges and then hand them over to Shen Hao. With such an almost cheat-like scrutiny mechanism, if well used, his mere existence could bring a significant disadvantage to the "Werewolves" in this game of "Werewolf"! Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Alright," a voice brought the meeting back to the main agenda, "Shen Hao''s ability and contributions indeed allow us to breathe a sigh of relief, but facing this unprecedented enemy in an unprecedented war, we cannot be negligent! Otherwise, we would be the historical criminals of our entire nation, even of the entire Human Civilization! Now, moving on to the third agenda item of the meeting, publicizing the existence of Blood Demons to all people." They had already discussed this issue yesterday. The biggest challenge was in not causing chaos. The mere existence of the Blood Demons, for humans, is a huge shock; it makes people feel danger is everywhere, that there are no absolutely trustworthy friends, relatives, or comrades. This fear and caution are indescribable. Abroad is the best example at this moment. Just on the very first night that the news spread, chaos intensified. There were even a large number of wrongful killings. "These accidental killings are truly a human tragedy!" That''s why they also found them extremely thorny. However, that night, Shen Hao undoubtedly brought a huge surprise. It wasn''t his power, but the piece of intelligence laid out in front of them! Fear, more often than not, stems from the unknown. The more one understands, the easier it is to eliminate fear and to prepare for it. "At a time like this, just this piece of intelligence is enough to etch Shen Hao''s achievements into the annals of human history forever, saying it saved countless lives is no exaggeration," someone remarked emotionally. It quickly resonated with many people. "The significance of this intelligence at this moment is indeed tremendous." "We could also benefit from it." "Exactly, though it''s a crisis, it''s also an opportunity!" "Having Shen Hao appear is indeed our luck." "Get ready." "..." At this point, Shen Hao had finished the difficult night and had returned to the base at Donghua Middle School. Many people had already gathered here. Temporary tents were erected on the playground, and many injured people were receiving treatment in the tents, but even more people sat elsewhere, maintaining a certain distance from each other, wary and frightened as they watched everyone around them. Clearly, the events of the last night had brought them tremendous shock. The friends and family beside them could actually be Monsters! They themselves were under suspicion of being Monsters! If it weren''t for the military and the guns aimed at them, not to mention the presence of more than one Chosen One, they would probably already be thinking about fleeing this place. But without being able to prove they were not Blood Demons, they would never be allowed to leave. Fortunately, the officers were constantly soothing them, promising that they only needed to wait one more hour. This hour was naturally the time waiting for Shen Hao to return. Upon his return, the first thing he saw was several Chosen Ones in front of him. They seemed to have just returned recently as well, and their appearances were far from good. Covered in dust, their clothes stained with fresh blood, and many areas bandaged. Yet, their demeanors had clearly changed. Especially the three, including Cheng Youqing. When he had seen them the night before, they still possessed the distinct air of urban people, but now, each of them was significantly more composed, rapidly transforming into warriors. Shen Hao''s gaze swept over them one by one, finally resting on Liu Ruoxi''s face. Half of her face was bandaged, and though the exposed half was still beautiful, the whole person lacked a bit of her previous allure. At that moment, looking at Shen Hao with one eye, it was as if she was expecting something, her gaze almost naive. "You''ve performed very well," Shen Hao didn''t let her down and praised her. Lifting his hand, he tossed her a bottle of medicine, "Take this, it''s much better than what''s in the Level 1 store; it won''t leave a scar." Liu Ruoxi caught it, surprised by the level displayed on the Chosen One panel. "White Level 3?" Chapter 25 The Chosen Ones Upgrade This cry of startled yelp, made the others look over all at once.White Level 3? Last night, they all had obtained quite a few points, among them Cheng Youqing, who had gone on a rampage, even amassed over four thousand points, naturally opening the Point Mall. But that was only White Level 1. It had only been one night, and here this person had even unlocked the White Level 3 Mall? Or was it actually a drop? "Cheng Youqing, take this to heal yourself." Shen Hao then threw another Healing Potion to Cheng Youqing. Among these three newcomers, it was Cheng Youqing who had sustained the most severe injuries. His Talent was "Enhancement," although it was white, it had a wide range of applications. Body, items, both could be enhanced. In theory, both ranged and melee could work, but Cheng Youqing had chosen the latter, having sustained several penetrating wounds in one nightif it hadn''t been for the White Level 1 Healing Potion he purchased, he might not have been able to stand here at all. It could only be said, truly, he was among the world''s top extreme athletes, this kind of madness>enjoying the rush of adrenaline, was just as relentless in combat. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s really White Level 3." Cheng Youqing also looked at the medicine in his hand, his face full of astonishment. He had experienced the White Level 1 healing medicine last night and was already surprised. Now seeing this White Level 3, it felt extraordinarily precious. "Boss" Song Cheng swallowed his saliva, curiously asking, "How many points did you get last night?" "Not many." Shen Hao glanced at his interface, "Just a hundred and thirty thousand." "Gasp!" Everyone breathed in sharply, even Dong Gong, who knew of Shen Hao''s achievements was stunned momentarily. "Controlling Blood Demon grants more points than directly killing them," Shen Hao was not stingy with this information. "However, it''s hard to achieve, I just took advantage of my Talent, besides, a total of ten thousand points can unlock White Level 2 Mall, a hundred thousand unlock White Level 3." "That''s incredible! This is just too strong!" Song Cheng excitedly looked at Shen Hao. They already knew Purple Talents were strong, but this was far beyond expectations! Almost not on the same level. And after the shock, joy began to bloom in their hearts. Had it not been for the Blood Demon, jealousy might have been the dominant emotion, but in a battlefield that endangers the entire humanity, they could only wish their team leader to grow stronger! "Also, controlling Blood Demon increases the chances of rewards dropping," Shen Hao, since he started on this information, decided to continue, "My rate is about one in eight, while your drop rate for killing enemies is about one in fifteen, nearly half as much, furthermore, the ratio of Ability Balls to items is roughly one to two, and most items are White Level 1, only a few stronger Blood Demons can drop White Level 2, Cheng Youqing has experienced this." The crowd turned to look at Cheng Youqing. "Indeed, my main injuries were from a clearly stronger Blood Demon," Cheng Youqing nodded and with a flip of his hand, a sapphire blue crystal the size of a fingertip appeared in his hand, "Spirit Crystal, White Level 2, can enhance spiritual power, but I don''t know how to use it." "Just wear it close to your body." Shen Hao continued saying, "Speaking of abilities, abilities also have levels, we can each only choose three for now, but an important aspect the same ability can be stacked to upgrade." "Stacked upgrade?" This information energized everyone. Especially Yang Jun and his two companions. They had previously received abilities from Shen Hao''s hands, thinking them quite precious, yet later determined that the drop rate wasn''t low, which was a bit disappointing. Perhaps better abilities weren''t hard to acquire, wasting an ability slot. But now, it seemed there was still the possibility of upgrading? "If you get a duplicate Ability Ball, it will display this information." Shen Hao directly threw a white Ability Ball to Yang Jun, "This is another ''Vulnerability Strike,'' try it and you''ll see." "It really works!" Yang Jun, upon receiving it, immediately revealed a joyful expression, saw Shen Hao nod, and absorbed it directly. The Ability Ball turned into a point of light and merged into his body. A moment later, with joy, he said, "It''s really absorbed, I can feel the ability becoming somewhat stronger." Not just him, others who had fought with Blood Demons had also received some Ability Balls, but none dared to use them since they could only have three ability slots, and the balls they received were all White Level 1. Yet if they could be upgraded, that was undoubtedly good news! Only by facing battle could one understand the importance of strength. No Chosen One isn''t eager to become more powerful! "If that''s the case, the trade channel between Chosen Ones becomes very important," Dong Gong pondered, opening his mouth, "After all, the drop of Ability Balls is random, the chances of it dropping an ability one needs wouldn''t likely be high." "Exactly." Shen Hao nodded lightly, "And it''s not just this aspect, if you want to buy more advanced items to enhance your strength more efficiently, it''s undoubtedly a better choice to pool points onto one person, but that requires Chosen Ones to trust each other... Digging deeper, this rule itself is promoting stronger cooperation among Chosen Ones." Currently, only Shen Hao knew the true nature of the Civilization Trial, so he could quite understand these rules. After all, the entity undergoing the Trials is civilization, not individual Chosen Ones. Even if as powerful as him, he also accumulated a lot of loot he couldn''t use himself; giving them to others could also bring some points back via shared rules. Yes, not just equipment, whenever others used the Ability Balls from him in combat, he would gain some points. Last night, he received 54 points from Yang Jun. Though it was little, they added up to more. If two people traded, perhaps they could both benefit. In fact, Shen Hao was already guessing whether the principle of Civilization Trial''s allocation rules might be "causality". Allocating the death of the Blood Demon, the "effect," to each participant, the "cause". Currently, it seemed likely. However, this was just a speculation, and Shen Hao hadn''t revealed it; he turned to Dong Gong and instructed, "Dong Gong, find some time to write up a trade platform proposal for Chosen Ones and our internal reward and punishment plan for me to see." At these words, everyone realized something and couldn''t hide their joy. Song Cheng''s face even turned red, he clenched his fists, excited almost to the point of shouting out loud how awesome the boss was. Chapter 26 The Center of the Event! It''s no wonder they''re all like this.According to the rules we know so far, the Chosen Ones working together undoubtedly have a much better shot than going at it alone! It''s like clinging to a strong thigh! And in the whole world, is there a thicker thigh than the one belonging to our team leader in front of us? One hundred and thirty thousand points in one night! At least seventy or eighty drops! Not to mention his own strength, just the efficiency alone, how much Equipment, how many ability balls, how many Treasures?! They''ve all realized what a precious opportunity it is to be able to follow Shen Hao so early! Even starting with just the White Talent, they can quickly widen the Distance between themselves and the other Chosen Ones! It''s impossible not to get excited! In the face of crisis, there''s no one who doesn''t want more power! Evensome, at this moment, are thinking even further. Like Dong Gong. He''s also excited, joyful, and as he looks at the Chosen Ones beside him gazing at Shen Hao, he''s deeply aware of the prestige Shen Hao has accumulated in just one day within this new group. And not just within this small group. Power and wealth combined are authority, and if one person holds both, that''s real strength in a civilization! Unless a second Chosen One appears who can compete with him on both fronts, his status and influence are truly unparalleled! "I''ll write when I''m free!" A smart person like Dong Gong naturally understands what a precious opportunity it is for an individual to be with Shen Hao! The sense of importance soars even further! "Good!" Shen Hao nodded, and stepping forward, he said, "Let''s go and see the people you''ve brought back." In reality, when he looked at the many points and drops yesterday, he had some thoughts. This efficiency cannot be considered as his alone. Such efficient scoring also depends on the group''s efforts. Assigning personnel, delineating routes, ensuring transportation, dispersing the idlers... Many people behind the scenes provided a series of support. Moreover, with the current rules for the Chosen Ones, he alone could never use up this number of points. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the White Level 3 Store, the highest-priced items cost just over eight thousand points and include a type of "Barrier;" moreover, the best resources for enhancing strength cost just one or two thousand points. He is currently wearing two Level 3 White Spirit Crystals and has swallowed three "Body Tempering Pills" to increase his Constitution. He''s only used up just over six thousand seven hundred points in total. It''s pointless to use any more before assimilating them. Unless he upgrades the Store quickly to utilize better resources. The excess points can then go towards the "Legion" route. On one hand, increasing the strength of civilization to better face the Civilization Trials and on the other hand, also carving out more channels for himself to gain points. The Store Level is determined by the "total points gained"! "After all, points can''t be used directly for leveling up or building up personal strength," Shen Hao sighed somewhat unsatisfied in his heart. He glanced at his own panel at that moment. [Constitution: 12] [Spirit: 15] [Transcendent: 8] Because of his Talent, he has a strong grasp over his own abilities, so he''s more aware of his own changes; each increase in these three values is approximately a 1.2 times enhancement. ``` His abilities had all improved more than twofold since he first became a Chosen One! Moreover, when he continuously used his Talent at night, the speed of his strength improvement was even faster. "Gaining abilities, using resources, and exercising should be the current way for Chosen Ones to enhance their strength," Shen Hao concluded in his heart. Just then, their group had also arrived at the playground. Since they had only taken care of a circle of key suspects last night, the number of people actually brought back wasn''t too high, roughly around seven to eight thousand. But at this moment, there were some growing disturbances in the plaza. It wasn''t due to Shen Hao''s arrival but because of changes on the internet. As day broke and the number of online users increased, more and more news from abroad started to wildly spread on the internet. On various social media platforms, countless people were frantically posting messages. "Fuck, I wake up, and the entire foreign scene''s in chaos!" "Everyone be careful of every person around you! There are monsters!" "Real-life Werewolf game?!" "I have a video, if you want resources, add me." "Chosen Ones and monsters! How did the world turn out like this, how are we ordinary people supposed to live?!" "A word of advice to everyone, hurry up and buy food and daily necessities, then hide by yourself, don''t be with anyone!" "I can''t trust anyone anymore!" "If there are monsters among us here, spare my life please!" "I am a monster, tip me fifty, and my brothers will spare you." "..." Clearly, even though the mainstream media was still silent, they could no longer control the spread of information with internet censorship. Even though many people still thought it was merely a joke, a farce, or even a publicity stunt for some movie, as the number of circulated messages increased, especially after the spread of that initial video, more and more people started believing it and fell into a state of panic. And the people in front of Shen Hao were, without a doubt, the most seriously affected! Most people had only heard the news, but they had witnessed the existence of monsters with their own eyes! "A small town of eight thousand people! All monsters?" "How many are around us?" "Don''t come over here, everyone stay the hell away! Don''t blame me for being rude if you come close!" "I want to leave, let us go!" "These soldiers have already turned into monsters, don''t trust them!" "Let''s break out!" "..." The unrest was expanding non-stop, and fear was also spreading rapidly among the crowd. Moreover, quite a few people took out their phones and started live streaming. There were too many for the streams to be completely blocked, which drew even more online attention to the scene. The hashtag #MonstersInDonghuaCity# rapidly climbed the trending lists in a short amount of time. This seemed to give a huge outlet to the surging traffic, as countless people focused their attention here. In just a short while, the situation had developed beyond expectation. "What''s the word from above?" Shen Hao asked, turning his head towards Dong Gong. "They''re preparing to go public now, and they''re making preparations," Dong Gong was also closely monitoring changes in internet opinion, "But given the current situation, our location might become the center of the event." "After all, this is where the Blood Demon was first discovered and likewise the first official battlefield against the Blood Demon," Shen Hao had anticipated this kind of scenario. Other places probably hadn''t even finished assembling their Chosen One teams yet. And they had already achieved significant results in the first battle. From this perspective, they were indeed at the forefront of the nation. ``` Chapter 27 (Extra Release for More Follows!) Savior! One can only say that the outbreak abroad was indeed somewhat unexpected.Even though it was bound to happen sooner or later, it coincided with the discovery of Blood Demons within the country, and the outbreak was too violent all at once. Many things were too late to prepare for. If it weren''t for the "Star Jump" incident putting the country in a state of emergency, it would have taken more than a day just to get the troops ready. However, things had come to this point, and all they could do was try their best to deal with this unprecedented crisis in human history. Shen Hao was ready to discern just how many Blood Demons there were among these people. Just then, Dong Gong suddenly received a message and asked aloud, "Team leader, the higher-ups have asked me to consult your opiniondo you wish to stay behind the scenes, or are you willing to step into the public eye?" Shen Hao was taken aback. In an instant, he understood the meaning of the question. To stay behind the scenes, concealed identity, means greater safety, not becoming a target of all, whereas stepping forward, into the public eye, one needs to face all the dangers head-on, which might come from Blood Demons, or even, possibly from humans themselves. "It''s essentially a choice between a backstage guardian and a front-stage hero," Dong Gong continued, "There''s disagreement among the higher-ups as well; some believe that people need a hero, they need confidence, while others believe that your safety is of utmost importance, that too much attention could lead to unnecessary trouble. However, the final decision still lies in your hands." As he said this, he was also observing Shen Hao''s expression. But, he could discern nothing at all. This left him unsure how Shen Hao would choose, as it seemed either option was possible. And at this point, Shen Hao spoke up. He said softly, "The Talent I''ve received doesn''t actually help me eliminate fear, anxiety, or unease. Like you, I worry about the safety of my family, the fate of civilization, the uncertainty of my own future." Even though he spoke quietly, those Chosen Ones standing beside Shen Hao could hear him clearly. They turned their heads to look at their team leader who was immensely powerful from the start and on whom many people pinned their hopes. "Howeverthis Talent helps me control these emotions!" Shen Hao''s tone suddenly changed, becoming more resolute, more powerful, "It allows me to understand clearly what I''m doing and what I''m after. So, just as I''ve said before, you can always trust me because I will never be lost, falter, or fear, nor will I be knocked down by any danger or despair!" Indeed, the Sovereign Talent gave Shen Hao more than just power. More importantly, it gave him will. He knew what he wanted, he had emotions but was not controlled by them; he was able to face everything firmly without the slightest wavering. Even without emanating the Dominator Pressure at this moment, these words alone were enough to touch the hearts of the group of Chosen Ones around him. This quality was especially important and precious in times of great crisis and war. Because they themselves could not do it. So the one who could do it stood directly in front of everyone, inspiring admiration. "A backstage guardian, a front-stage hero, neither of these choices is what I want," Shen Hao walked towards the crowd that was in a state of panic and unrest. He left only one last sentence for the few behind him. "What I want to be is the ''Savior''!" Yes, this was what Shen Hao had understood the moment he obtained the Talent of the Sovereign. All that he cared about was in this civilization, this world. To ensure that this civilization did not follow in the footsteps of those great civilizations that had fallen and perished in the face of the Civilization Trial, there was only one choice Savior! As long as it could save the world, guardian or hero? Either would do! Even if he was a demon, a Sovereign, or a Demon God, Shen Hao would still do it. If the Civilization Trial was truly endless, then he would keep winning endlessly! "Silence!" Shen Hao''s voice, amplified by telekinesis, boomed across the plaza like thunder. The crowd in the midst of the disturbance fell suddenly silent. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Clearly taken aback. And when they turned to look toward the source of the voice, they couldn''t tear their eyes away. Because a man, a man whose eyes shone with the light of stars, stood on the platform emanating an awe-inspiring presence, naturally commandeering everyone''s attention. At this moment, Shen Hao had not fully unleashed his pressure, because what he wanted was not submission. He merely maintained a degree that made people watch and revere, but not enough to induce fear, as he gazed at everyone and said firmly, "Indeed, a monster has mingled among us, but there''s no need to panic. We are not the prey of monsters, but the other way around!" At this moment, many eyes and even cameras were trained on him. Whether it was the starlight in his eyes or the indescribable power he held, it confirmed his identity. The Chosen One! "But people have died! Many have died!" a voice suddenly shouted, "If the monster is really that weak, why have so many died? What else are you hiding from us!?" This statement seemed to stir up the sentiments of many once again, as some had witnessed the monster rampaging through crowds the night before. They even saw friends fall before them. But just as the disturbance looked to start up again. Swish! A chilling streak of light flashed before everyone''s eyes; the person who had spoken clutched his throat, an expression of disbelief on his face, as blood spurted from the edges unceasingly. Suddenly, the crowd screamed loudly, and countless people retreated in horror. "Look carefully." Shen Hao''s voice exploded once again, this time with an additional layer of dominance, irrationally suppressing the disturbance and making his voice crystal clear to every listener: "This is the Blood Demon; the enemy we face in this war. They dare only skulk among us just as you saw earlier, because they knowexposure means death!" The Blood Demon that now lay dead on the ground was having its blood rapidly evaporate, its entire body quickly withering. Those who had seen something the previous night, even if still fearful, couldn''t help but shout: "It''s really a monster!" "That''s what those monsters from yesterday looked like when they died!" "Damn, nearly got fooled!" "Can''t tell at all!" "..." As more and more people saw the mummified corpse and more voices joined in, and countless cameras pointed at the dry corpse, many faces whitened with fear, yet they found some comfort. Because the one who died was truly a monster. And online, there was an uproar. Even Dong Gong and others did not expect that Shen Hao would take such a direct and brutal approach in front of the masses. However, looking at that awe-inspiring figure who seemed capable of dominating everything just by being there, they had to admit. For him, it should indeed be that simple! That brutal! Chapter 28 People Want Confidence ```Indeed, as soon as Shen Hao stepped onto the scene, he was ready to use Dominator pressure to take control of the situation. Talking reason to a group of people gripped by fear and anxiety was pointless. When in a state of panic, humans might not even be able to maintain the most basic rationality, let alone listen calmly to an analysis. There was also the hidden Blood Demon, continuously stirring up emotions, heightening the anxiety. Even the mood on the internet was rapidly expanding and spreading into reality. It could be said that apart from Shen Hao, if it were anyone else, maintaining order in this situation would have been very difficult. But this Talent "Sovereign" was not just about dominating one''s own power and emotionsit was about dominating others too! In the face of Dominator pressure, even though many people on-site were still consumed by fear, panic, and even skepticism, they no longer dared to speak up at will. Instead, they were trying hard to convince themselves to believe Shen Hao''s words, to believe what was happening in front of them. Only this could help them break free from the panic and achieve a greater sense of safety. Of course, this was just the reality. The internet at this moment had completely exploded! There were several dozen people livestreaming on-site, and each of their streams was filled with dense bullet comments, where countless people were venting their emotions. "How can he dare to?!" "Isn''t he afraid of making a mistake?" "God! Killing on the spot, and it''s being streamed?" "Are you stupid, he killed a Monster!" "Who is this Chosen One? He looks so powerful." "He must have a way to tell apart the Monsters!" "Kill! Our safety lies in killing them all!" "Shouldn''t there be an investigation to confirm first, before killing?" "Terrifying, the person who spoke actually turned out to be a Monster! And I was thinking he was making sense." "Last night in Donghua City at least a few hundred Monsters were killed, and the sound of gunfire never stopped all night!" "..." Put simply, at this moment, Shen Hao''s actions were like tossing a flame into a densely packed ocean of dry leaves. In an instant, the whole internet was ablaze. All sorts of voices emerged. It wasn''t just the live streaming bullet comments; related information had swiftly appeared on the hot search lists of major platforms and was rapidly trending. #DonghuaCityMonsterKillLive# #ChosenOneSaysMonstersAreJustPrey# #ChosenOneShowsNoMercy# #ConfirmedMonstersAreAmongUs# #...# From the moment Shen Hao took action to when the Monster''s identity was revealed, it was barely ten minutes. In that short time, every hot topic on virtually all platforms of the internet was focused on this single incident. This influence, this level of attention was unprecedented in the history of the internet. The news had even spread overseas. At this moment, more and more foreigners were crowding in, eager to see what was happening here and how people were dealing with it all. Of course, at this moment, Shen Hao wasn''t concerned with the reactions on the internet; he couldn''t see them. ``` Even though he had anticipated a sensation, there was no disturbance. He simply maintained his suppression, quietly observing as the thousands below gradually quieted down and refocused their attention on him. Only then did he slowly begin to speak, continuing, "I can understand everyone''s fear, I too am afraid that my family and friends may be replaced by monsters silently, but remember, it is our fear that these monsters desire. They hide among us, stirring chaos, greedily longing to devour our civilization bit by bit. Only order can make them nowhere to hide, and only by fighting can we eradicate every last one of them!" These words were not some remarkable insight, on the contrary, they were what every rational person should understand. But at a time like this, the significance of these words wasn''t in their content, but in whether they could be etched in every person''s memory. With the Sovereign''s suppression, Shen Hao could make everyone listen quietly to his speech and even suppress most people''s courage to speak out, but he might not be able to engrave these words deep in everyone''s heart. "But we are not Chosen Ones like you," finally, someone mustered the courage to speak. "We lack the power to resist those monsters." These words seemed to speak for many people''s hearts suddenly. Suddenly, more and more similar comments appeared online. "That''s right, we''re not Chosen Ones." "You have the power; of course, you can talk so easily." "How few Chosen Ones are there!" "Perhaps monsters are prey before the Chosen Ones, but we ordinary people are also prey before monsters!" "To replace so many people silently, these monsters definitely have the ability to annihilate our entire civilization!" "We don''t even know how many people have died." "..." Though Shen Hao was not aware of the voices on the internet, by looking into the eyes of the people below, and seeing the lingering shock and anxiety on their faces, he knew they still lacked confidence and were filled with fear towards the Blood Demons. Dominator pressure could simply and brutally suppress chaos and fear. But to offer confidence, what was needed was power! Power that could be seen, understood, and trusted! "The warriors before you, these soldiers, they are not Chosen Ones!" Shen Hao''s voice rose, spreading across the empty field, "But they dare to face the monsters, to hunt and kill the monsters! Even if it costs them their lives! This is what you all witnessed last night." The person who had spoken was suddenly stunned. His fear was precisely because he had witnessed the battle. He had seen the terror of the Blood Demon. But indeed, he had also surely seen the soldiers'' fight. "Yesterday at noon, we had just discovered the presence of the monsters, but in just one night, we located and eradicated nearly eight hundred of them!" Shen Hao did not pause, his voice even more forceful as he continued, "Twelve heroes sacrificed themselves in battle, and another fifty-seven were wounded. Tell me, do they lack power? In the presence of monsters, are they prey, or are they hunters?" There was no reply. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The person who had asked the question earlier now shamefully lowered his head. Indeed, he, who was saved by these soldiers, had no right whatsoever to call them prey. Even on the internet, the originally dense barrage of messages momentarily paused. Some were shocked by the soldiers'' sacrifice, while others were stunned by this astonishing military achievement. A casualty ratio of twelve to eight hundred? Even the most ordinary person could understand what this ratio signified. It was a one-sided victory! A victory for humanity in the face of monsters! Chapter 29 Then Give Them Confidence! The internet was in a frenzy once more, following a brief pause."Amazing!" "From this view, the monsters are nothing!" "They should include the Chosen One''s achievements in this as well." "That''s still amazing!" "Impossible! How could the Northern Alliance have suffered such heavy losses!" "Laughable, the monsters over there have several guns each, can you even compare?" "Salute to the hero!" "Kill! Wipe out these disgusting monsters!" "..." Clearly, such combat results, this ratio of losses, just by being announced, could itself be a powerful stimulant for those feeling threatened by the existence of monsters! It also validated Shen Hao''s words. It wasn''t just the few in number Chosen Ones who could fight the monsters, people could still trust their country, trust their military! However, these achievements were only a part of the confidence Shen Hao wanted to inspire. He spoke again, this time with an even more resonant voice: "I know that this crisis, this kind of battle, comes too suddenly for us in this era of peace, and panic is inevitable, but we must all understand that there is a group of people who are always prepared for war, and now they too stand before you, ready to protect your safety at all costs." "As a former ordinary person and now a Chosen One, I cannot guarantee that every single one of you won''t be harmed by monsters, but today, standing here, I can promise to everyone" He pointed to his own eyes, twinkling with stardust, while several daggers glinting with cold light danced around him. At that moment, the Dominator pressure surged suddenly! Shen Hao''s words, along with the daggers, burst forth. "No monster can escape my gaze, should any appear before me, I shall bring them death!" Screams rose among the crowd as the cold light flashed at a speed undetectable to ordinary people. One after another, figures clutched their necks and fell amidst wails. It was an execution on the spot! But at that moment, there was no spreading fear, not even screams. Enveloped by the Dominator pressure, the people either gazed admiringly at Shen Hao''s figure or excitedly at their surroundings, watching each monster fall and rapidly desiccate! On the internet, however, throughout the entire country, screams and shouts rapidly erupted in a crescendo! "Ahh, they''ve all been found out!" "Kill! Kill! Kill!" "I knew it, this Chosen One can definitely identify the monsters!" "Those eyes are so cool!" "This is way too strong! What kind of ability is this?" "No way, the monsters just stood there to be killed?" "Exactly! Kill them all! Leave none behind!" "..." At this moment, the vast majority of people following this event were consumed with fear of these parasites capable of replacing themselves. In such a state of extreme danger and insecurity, no one was inclined to be merciful! Rather, the vast majority of people wished fervently that all monsters could be annihilated within a single day! Because only then could they swiftly return to their former lives and enjoy the peace of the past. In such a situation, Shen Hao''s actions undoubtedly ignited the violence ingrained in most people''s genes! Excitement, screaming! They wished they were right there at the scene! Even the timidest among them could only cover their eyes, yet they too couldn''t control their excitement. Eventually, a Blood Demon, seemingly unable to bear the constant fear of potential death, erupted in an outburst. In that blood-surging moment, everyone finally caught a clear glimpse of the creature''s appearance! Controlling blood, its limbs twisted, its expression vacant and ferocious! Screams finally broke out at the scene, especially from those near the monster, who wanted to flee in terror. But there was no need. Because Shen Hao was there! The starlight in his eyes blazed in an instant, so brilliant that one could vaguely see the dazzling constellations they contained. The almost tangible suppression accurately targeted each erupting Blood Demon. With no room for resistance, everyone on-site and behind the camera could clearly see the ferocious Blood Demons kneel in horror, crawling, trembling, struggling, but utterly powerless to resist, merely awaiting the inevitable coming of death! Then they dissipated into mist, leaving behind withered remains. Only when all the Blood Demons had been vanquished and the oppressive force receded like the tide, and a few daggers returned to Shen Hao''s side, did everyone on-site finally realize that it was over. After a brief hesitation, they began to confirm the identities of their friends, embracing relatives with whom they had almost dared not have much contact before, and wept aloud. Only those who have lost can understand how precious it is to have someone to trust, someone to vent and share emotions with! The loneliness and fear of not daring to trust anyone, even fearing to approach those who had once been closest to you, because they too might be a monster, were indescribable. This scene was also captured by many cameras. People online expressed their envy. "Is there any way the big guy could also check out my place?" "I''m crying, I don''t even dare to call my parents." "My friend suggested we live together for mutual support, but I dare not agree!" "I don''t know if my wife and kids are real, I''m almost neurotic." "Donghua City is probably going to become the safest city." "I''m already on the car, moving to Donghua City right away, please take me in!" "..." Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes, most people had already realized this young Chosen One before the camera had the ability to identify monsters and also possessed the power to effortlessly kill them, leaving them utterly unable to resist! At this moment, the sense of security people could see in Shen Hao was unparalleled! Even the city where he was located instantly became the safest, happiest city in the country, perhaps even the world! At least, those who passed by him, even if just glanced at from afar, could confidently embrace their families! And this was precisely one of the reasons why Shen Hao stood here today, spoke these words, and did these things. People wanted confidence, so he gave them confidence! At this moment, Dong Gong suddenly rushed onto the stage and whispered something to Shen Hao. Shen Hao''s eyes brightened, and he nodded his head, then raised his voice again, "You all can go back now. Also, last night we interrogated many monsters and obtained a lot of important information. It has now been compiled into the ''First Edition Universal Blood Demon Prevention Guide for All Humans.'' It will be officially released on the national news conference in thirty minutes. Everyone must listen carefully and memorize the contents, which include the monsters'' fatal weaknesses, crucial for everyone''s daily prevention!" Chapter 30 God No Longer Favors Us This was precisely the news that Dong Gong had just told Shen Hao. Shen Hao took advantage of the moment to propagate it, providing a new direction for the massive traffic.And without a doubt, it had an effect. At this moment, countless people were excited. Compared to the power that Shen Hao had displayed and the promises he had made, the word "official" undoubtedly carried a greater weight in this land. It could be said that since the news from the external internet about the existence of Monsters had been spread and confirmed, countless people had been waiting for an official statement! People flocked continuously into the official live broadcast room, and even though it had not started yet, the black screen was already covered with dense comments. "It''s finally here!" "I knew it, there''s always preparation before any movement!" "Our workplace has already received a notice, asking all levels to be ready for wartime response!" "Will they recall veterans? I want to re-enlist." sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If there''s a war, we must respond!" "The Prevention Guide is crucial! There''s nothing like that anywhere else in the world!" "Right, I''ve been searching for hours. All governments abroad seem clueless when asked!" "I hope there''s a way to identify the Monsters!" "..." Clearly, the events at Shen Hao''s side, coupled with the official movement, had finally given the people who were originally in panic, anxiety, and even fear of the apocalypse a backbone to lean on, a reason for hope. Next, as long as the official response on all fronts was timely and effective, the country''s order could still be maintained. However, the attention sparked by Shen Hao was not limited to within the country. Now, people around the whole world were eager to know the answer, whether there really were such terrifying Monsters hiding among them, where they came from, and how to get rid of them. They crowded on the websites of governments worldwide, on almost all social media platforms, and even physically at the gates of official offices, just hoping to get the answers they desired. However, up to now, no one could provide an answer. Because the Monsters had appeared too suddenly, just like a "Star Jump," everything was without any warning. And the movement in the Eastern Country suddenly became an outlet. In a short time, countless gazes were cast from the internet. And not just ordinary people. At this very moment, within the West State''s high-level, an emergency meeting that had started last night and continued until now was still unfolding in a tense atmosphere. The leader, an old man, hadn''t slept all night but couldn''t contain his anger. "Guys, tell me!" he banged heavily on the table, "Eight hours have passed, and we still know nothing about these damned Monsters, not how they appear, not how they replace us, we can''t even capture one alive! What are our agents, our military, and those damned Chosen Ones actually doing?" "Sir," a General in a military uniform said helplessly, "it''s not that we haven''t captured any. It''s just that they die quickly, as if every Monster is a member of a suicide squad." "You shouldn''t be telling me this, you should be telling the angry crowd outside! See how they react!" the old man covered his forehead in pain, "God, why do these things keep happening during my term? I don''t even know how many among those people, or even among you, are Monsters!" "Sir, what''s most important now is our military," the General''s expression was extremely grave, "The Northern Alliance''s failure to encircle and suppress was because Monsters had infiltrated their ranks. Those creatures turned their guns on their comrades at the last moment, causing great panic. And if the same happens to us, then the Monsters will possess the strongest military force in the world... I swear, that would be the end of the world, sir, we would all be doomed!" It seemed that the words "end of the world" once again struck a chord with these high-profile individuals who hadn''t closed their eyes for more than eight hours. They quickly perked up. The more one has, the more they fear death. No matter their past status or wealth, in the face of such a crisis, they all felt a profound fear. Even hidden in bunkers that could withstand nuclear blasts, they couldn''t guarantee that Monsters wouldn''t infiltrate. Danger seemed to be everywhere, and the end of humanity had never been so close! "Let''s think again..." Just as the old man was about to say something else, a somewhat exciting voice suddenly came from below. "Sir, there''s news!" "What news?" everyone looked over; it was the head of the cybersecurity department. "That country in the East claims they will release the first version of the Monster Prevention Guide in a few minutes. The contents will include the Monster''s parasitic methods, fatal weaknesses, and prevention suggestions. Oh, and they have named these creatures Blood Demons, the kings of blood." The person in charge looked very excited. But the rest were looking at each other in confusion. "Is the news reliable?" someone immediately asked. "How exactly did they come by this information?" someone else followed up with a question. "Send a message to contact them right away," another suggested, seeking more information, "we can share intelligence." "Could the Monsters be related to them?" someone even speculated about a conspiracy. The previously quiet meeting room seemed to come alive in an instant. All sorts of voices kept emerging. "Quiet down!" the old man at the head position finally shouted, "Investigate, find out how they got this information. I refuse to believe they can do better than us." "Well, I think we don''t need to investigate." The cybersecurity head turned the laptop to face everyone, "It seems to be the work of this Chosen One." In the video, it was Shen Hao using his dagger to precisely kill one Blood Demon after another in the crowd! All those present took a sharp breath. They were shocked, not just by this man''s ease in slaughtering Monsters, but by the fact that he could effortlessly identify who the Monsters were! "This is a Chosen One from the Eastern Country, whose name and identity are still unclear. But clearly, his eyes can recognize Monsters, and he is very powerful. The Monsters seem to be no match for him, and the intel from the Eastern Country is based on his interrogations of the Monsters." "..." Everyone fell into silence. After a while, the old man turned to look at everyone. "Guys, who can tell me why we don''t have such a Chosen One?" "Sir, it''s just a matter of probability..." the person in charge of the Chosen Ones started to sweat, "Maybe we''re just unlucky." "But didn''t you tell me before that we have the most elites in the world, so our Chosen Ones are the most numerous and the strongest?" the old man said in disappointment, "Or is it that God no longer favors us?" Chapter 31 Formal Declaration of War! "..."No one could answer that question, but it had to be said, at this moment, they felt quite envious of that country in the East. And their envy was solely because of one person! The ability to identify monsters! The ability to slaughter monsters! In the midst of this crisis, achieving either of these made one a natural hero, a darling of fate; it would bolster the entire country''s confidence! Their own safety would be greatly ensured! "Go dig him out!" the old man suddenly said, "I don''t care what it costs, be it money or beauties, just dig him out, give him whatever he asks for! He will become the darling of the entire world, as well as ours!" "Yes, yes!" everyone hurriedly nodded. "What are you still standing around for?" "...Ah?" Everyone seemed somewhat dazed. "Aren''t you going to recruit a few skilled translators, take out your steel pens, your notebooks, and listen carefully to that damn prevention guide!" the old man pounded on the table, gritting his teeth so hard that one might wonder if he would spit blood and faint the next second. Indeed, at this moment, it wasn''t just them. The whole world, whether national leaders, billionaires, or ordinary people, as long as they received the news, all awaited the first official announcement from a major power with various means. They were eager, anxious to know the answer, to know the methods to combat the monsters. By the time of the announcement, leading up to the formal start of the press conference, the number of viewers had increased to an unprecedented level! As someone once said. Just this piece of intelligence was enough to record Shen Hao''s achievements in the entire history of humanity! The whole world would remember! It enlightened humans about the enemy; they were no longer in the dark! However, Shen Hao himself didn''t feel much. Not that he was unaware of the intelligence''s importance, but he knew very clearly that this was just the beginning for him. The title "Savior" was meant to bear the grace of an entire civilization. He too was watching the conference at this moment. This time, it was obviously different from any before. Just the first sentence after the opening had already ignited countless emotions. "This is a war!" "We name the monsters Blood Demons, and the word ''Demon'' represents their complete opposition to humans, for the presence of any Blood Demon signifies the deprivation of human life. Therefore, there is no possibility for reconciliation in this war; the only end is the complete eradication of Blood Demons from our civilization!" "This is our formal declaration of war against the Blood Demons!" In the 21st century, few major countries make such extreme, uncompromisingly hostile declarations in official speeches. Especially this country. But today, no one felt it was wrong, in fact, quite the opposite. It needed to be this tough! This fierce! At this moment, on social media, one comment quickly rose to the top in a short time, with countless people liking and agreeing with it. "Every Blood Demon is born with the original sin of murder!" An eye for an eye, blood for blood; the hatred and fear brought by blood can only be cleansed with blood! This moment''s toughness and fierceness were undeniably the most reliable promise to all humans! It also set a tone, a consensus for this war. Either humans or monsters must perish! "We don''t need to be overly afraid of the Blood Demons, as they are not without weaknesses, nor are they invincible; in fact, the scales of victory are still tipped in our favor at the current stage. Below are the weaknesses that we have discovered and summarized." The speaker had reached the crucial point, and everyone was listening intently. Abroad, there were countless translators. Even in highly formal meetings, attended by numerous formidable personages, everyone was taking notes with utmost seriousness. "First: Blood Demons have a fatal vulnerability at the neck. If it''s slashed, they can be killed instantly." In the video, a small screen was even divided from the main one, showing footage of Shen Hao killing a Blood Demon amidst a crowd. Even Shen Hao had not expected this. But, since he had already come to the fore, and had become thoroughly famous, he didn''t mind the exposure. "Second: Blood Demons fear cold weather; in cold environments, their reactions become significantly duller." The footage switched to a scene where a Blood Demon was hit by a freeze gun. It could break free, but its speed and reaction time were visibly slowed. Those living in the north couldn''t help but breathe a sigh of relief. Even though there was a new Sun and the climate was a bit warmer than before, the north was still the coldest region. Blood Demons wouldn''t like it there. "Third: Sharp sound waves cause greater irritation to Blood Demons; they are more painful than to humans." This third point was something Shen Hao had forced out the previous night, and it caught many people''s attention. Freezing methods might be hard to come by, but sharp sound waves were quite easy to generate. Even if it''s just scratching glass, that was something ordinary people could do. Even if it wasn''t lethal to Blood Demons, as long as it provided even a slight chance to escape, it was a chance for survival! S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In fact, this could even be regarded as a somewhat imprecise and inefficient method of identification. Beyond these three points, several more were listed, although the effectiveness gradually diminished. For example, Blood Demons dislike salt and feel very uncomfortable when sprinkled with it, or Blood Demons detest dry environments... Everyone committed these points firmly to memory. This intelligence was incredibly valuable at the current stage. And the more critical information was still to come. The parasitic method of the Blood Demons! The Blood Demon larvae, capable of dissolving into liquids, are introduced into the body by injection or ingestion, and the host must give up struggling! The disclosure of this fact greatly alleviated everyone''s fear. Even though they were still in danger, at least now they knew where the danger came from and didn''t have to worry that mere breathing or even seeing something would result in being parasitized and replaced! Even in a family, as long as one managed what was drank carefully, there would be a basic peace of mind. At the end of the press conference, numerous preventive suggestions were listed. "Do not consume any cold beverages; it''s best to drink only boiled hot water and not to casually look away even before the hot water cools down enough to drink." "Households can equip themselves with special noise generators, which we will also begin to design and produce as soon as possible." "Avoid being alone with others as much as possible; it''s best to remain in groups of five or more." "..." "If you suspect someone to be a Blood Demon, immediately call the police! Or look for the nearest patrol team!" "..." "If you are unfortunately parasitized, do your best to struggle! Never give up hope!" "..." Some of this content may seem simple or even superfluous, but if it can cause even the slightest disturbance to the Blood Demon''s parasitism and spread, it could save countless lives all over the world! Chapter 32 (Additional Release for More Follows) Where the Greatest Hope for Victory Lies! However, the most significant meaning of this press conference was that it greatly reduced people''s fear of the Blood Demon, preventing further spread and intensification of panic and chaos worldwide.The unknown is what''s truly scary. By now, people at least knew who the enemy was and how they replaced their family and friends. They even knew the enemy''s weaknesses. Even if ordinary people still found it difficult to deal with the Blood Demons, at least they now had a clear impression. No longer facing an unknown danger. At this moment, all humans throughout the world holding rational minds and basic morals were genuinely grateful from the bottom of their hearts. "Thank you for the selfless sharing, this information is invaluable!" "From a small town in the Northern Alliance, I am prepared to photocopy this document and distribute it to everyone." "Blood Demon is a common enemy of all mankind!" "People from different countries around the world should stand together!" "Can you tell me the name of the Chosen One in the video? Seeing him slaying those Blood Demons, I suddenly felt a surge of immense courage." "My wife was very scared and dared not come near me, but she''s much better now, really thankful." "Envious efficiency, even more enviable order, I really wish I lived where you are." "..." Messages continuously appeared on social media, and though there were some differing opinions, they were quickly suppressed. It must be said that merely with this step, the Eastern Country and Shen Hao had significantly made a name for themselves worldwide. Such occurrences were rare in the past. In fact, many people in the world were now aware that the appearance of the Blood Demon was also an opportunity, an opportunity to further unite all of humanity. Not just because of the crisis but also because of the unique properties of the Blood Demon. For instance, at this moment, whether on the internet or in reality, anyone questioning the content released by the Eastern Country, or speaking of conspiracies that sounded plausible, could no longer achieve the effect they once did, and even faced fearful, doubtful, and alienating looks. People would inevitably suspect such individuals could be Blood Demons! This was truly the most malicious suspicion! It would cause one to be ostracized and even increase the risk of being targeted by the Blood Demons. It must be said, everything has two sides; if a disaster could unite humanity, it too had its positive aspects. However, all of this was predicated upon overcoming the challenge! At this moment, Shen Hao had also returned to the conference room. "The press conference is just a beginning," Dong Gong explained to everyone while looking at an internal document. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "A series of policies will be rolled out subsequently, including public announcements and the expansion of the Crisis Management Department, the recruitment and training of Chosen Ones, establishing a Blood Demon warning system, as well as the development of weapons and technology for Chosen Ones. Our society will undergo significant changes." "After all, we are in a state of war," Shen Hao wasn''t surprised at all, "Everything will change, and not necessarily all for the worse." He stretched out his hand and lightly waved it. Two USB drives immediately appeared on the table. Chen Sihui and Jiang Weining, two researchers in the team, brightened at the sight. Even the rest looked over curiously. They had already guessed what these were. Indeed, Shen Hao pushed the two USB drives toward Dong Gong. "One contains rapid freezing material technology, and the other contains a type of sonic weapon technology. The former can be used to produce freezing bullets, while the latter is a non-lethal type, which can be popularized as a civil defense weapon. I found them in the White Level 3 Mall, although both are only basic versions, their total value still exceeds ten thousand points. Take them and let those scientists research and produce them as quickly as possible," Shen Hao said. "That''s already very impressive!" Dong Gong couldn''t even suppress his joy and excitement and stood up without hesitation. "Now, only you could buy such technologies. I''ll instruct someone to transfer them right away!" Indeed, although technology could be directly purchased from the Chosen One Mall, the cost was steep, and required a certain Store Level, which could be said to be quite restrictive. But even so, their significance to this war was tremendously great! It could even be said that the technologies from the Chosen One Mall were the greatest hope for achieving victory in this war that could be seen! After all, even though the number of Chosen Ones was still increasing, there were still too few; relying solely on Chosen Ones, it was challenging to win this war. Time was on the enemy''s side! But technological development could allow the entire Human Civilization to strengthen swiftly! "Now, those big shots will all get busy," Chen Sihui said admiringly, watching Dong Gong leave with the technology before licking a lollipop in her mouth, somewhat wishfully, "I heard that all capable scientists are being moved in batches to secure locations and heavily protected, all so that they can focus on their research." "That''s the right approach," Cheng Youqing interjected. "Our enemy is not a witless Monster. If I were the Blood Demon, I would certainly target the scientists first!" This statement made everyone''s expression darken slightly, but they couldn''t help but agree. Scientists are likely candidates to become Chosen Ones and are the primary forces driving civilization forward. If the scientists suffered heavy losses, it would undoubtedly be a significant blow. More importantly, they were also aware that the enemy would not stand there waiting to be killed. They would be more cunning and more ruthless than any criminals before! This awareness brought a somber mood to the scene. While declarations of war could be invigorating, the real frontline of war was not solely about fervor. At that moment, Shen Hao remained silent but when Dong Gong returned, he tapped the table to draw everyone''s attention. "No matter what response the enemy has, we only have two things to focus on right now," he said, raising two fingers. "First, enhance our strength as much as possible. Second, find and eliminate as many Blood Demons as possible." Everyone nodded slightly. The atmosphere was likewise uplifted. A team with a solid leadership is a true team. The same words coming from Shen Hao gave a different impression. "The second point is particularly important," Shen Hao looked at Dong Gong. "The more Blood Demons we resolve, the more points we get. As the level of the Point Mall increases, we can obtain more advanced technologies, equipment, and even greater power. Currently, in both our country and worldwide, probably no Chosen One can match my efficiency in this regard." Chapter 33 Blockade the City, Set Up the Battlefield! ```Yes, earning 130,000 points in one night, indeed, only Shen Hao could achieve that in the entire world. Fully increasing his points count, enhancing his Store Level, only then could he obtain higher-end technology the fastest! "That''s right, there''s no doubt about that," Dong Gong had guessed what Shen Hao was about to say, his expression became serious, "The higher-ups have already ordered that all your needs should be prioritized, especially those that can aid in the war, you can make requests as you please." "Good!" Shen Hao nodded, waving his hand firmly, "I demand the lockdown of the entire Donghua City, to set up the battlefield, and then to gather the residents in open areas sequentially for a comprehensive sweep! Dig out all the Blood Demons as much as possible!" Indeed, this was the most efficient next step in action that Shen Hao could think of. Don''t look at the large number of Blood Demons they seemed to have caught last night, but actually, most of these Blood Demons were unearthed based on the network of the ones found in Donghua Middle School. In the whole Donghua City, with a population exceeding five million, there definitely were more than just these few hundred. Now, continuing to excavate further along the newly uncovered network might reveal some more. But that would be too slow, and it would only get slower and slower. Moreover, Blood Demons are not fools. Shen Hao identified Blood Demons by perception, or rather, intuition, but that only worked if the Blood Demon was in front of him and he carefully distinguished it. In the current level of the Store, there were no items that could identify Blood Demons. If the Blood Demons started playing hide and seek, hiding in the city from him, then relying solely on Shen Hao would make it very difficult to dig out every single Blood Demon from among these millions of people. Only by locking down the city and limiting movements for a carpet-style inspection could this work! However, such a task would require the mobilization of massive material and manpower resources. Locking down a city is not that simple; it''s a complete halt of people''s movement, a comprehensive stoppage of the economy and life, especially since Shen Hao was only one person, and to facilitate his efficiency, all the others needed to strictly comply with order, a multi-faceted review in cooperation, to ensure that people waited for Shen Hao, not the other way around! It can be said that this is the most straightforward method for the most comprehensive hunt! And only at this moment of a formal declaration of war could this be done! Dong Gong stood up promptly in response: "Yes! I''ll arrange it immediately!" Yes, even if the method is simple, there should be no hesitation whatsoever. In this kind of war, everything else must yield to the war!''s demands! Starting with Donghua City, after completely clearing out all the Blood Demons in it, it''s even possible to continue to the next city. This is not only for hunting Blood Demons but also for accumulating points for Shen Hao! "Approximately how much time is needed for preparation?" Shen Hao glanced at the time. It was nine thirty in the morning. Having not slept at all last night, although he could easily cope with it due to his continuously strengthening body, he still felt some tiredness. After all, he had dealt with over six hundred Blood Demons in one night, using his Talent far more frequently than the other Chosen Ones. It was not without its toll. "To lock down the entire city and gather the first batch of residents should take about four to six hours to complete," Dong Gong obviously had knowledge of this area and, noticing Shen Hao''s fatigue, said directly, "You can rest for a while, Team Leader. We''ll notify you once everything is ready." "Okay," Shen Hao nodded. Then with a raise of his hand, a series of weapons were all piled up in front of him. ``` The focus is on the Frozen Gun, but there are also some items prepared for the Chosen One. It even includes a good number of ability balls, to replenish the group''s warehouse. "Once the city is locked down, those Blood Demons won''t just sit around and wait for death. All kinds of emergencies could occur, thus these weapons, equipment, and ability balls are at your disposal. Once we''ve sorted out our internal reward and punishment system, we''ll record and check these items. Moreover, you must not be careless, and try to minimize the deaths of ordinary people." "Understood!" Not only Dong Gong but others also stood up one after another. They naturally knew that last night''s battle was just the beginning. In the upcoming fights, they would face even greater challenges. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However Every one of them had more or less experienced the allure of becoming Transcendent, that feeling of being light as a feather and the constant increase in strength. Indeed, it was captivating. Blood Demons grow stronger by feasting on humans, but aren''t the Chosen Ones able to grow stronger by hunting down Blood Demons too? At this moment, everyone possessed a boiling battle spirit. As for Shen Hao, he planned to take advantage of this precious preparation time to get some rest. It was foreseeable that his work coming up would be the most important and also the busiest. But there was no alternative. In the war against the Blood Demons, every second mattered, and a prolonged war at all costs must be avoided. Otherwise, he would quite like to wait a couple of days to see if there were any new cheats available before starting the war. Shen Hao quickened his pace and headed towards a temporary military base''s teacher''s dormitory, which had now become the most heavily guarded area within the entire military base. With real and effective triple-layered security, all soldiers didn''t stray half a step from monitoring, minimizing the risk of being parasitized. The reason for such high importance was because Shen Hao''s parents were currently inside. One could even say that those above were even more concerned about the safety of Father Shen and Mrs. Shen than Shen Hao himself. They needed to live, for Shen Hao to maintain his greatest will to protect! Even Shen Hao had to show his identity to enter at this moment. As soon as he entered, he saw Qiuyue practicing her boxing and Father Shen and Mrs. Shen sitting together. "Little Hao, are you done with your tasks?" Father Shen stood up as soon as he saw Shen Hao, with a delighted expression. "Not yet, the busy part is coming up. I came over to rest for a bit," said Shen Hao with a smile. "Then go and rest. I''ve already made the bed for you. Oh, have you eaten? If not, I''ll warm up some food for you," Father Shen immediately got busy. In Shen Hao''s family, the roles of the parents were reversed compared to most families. Mrs. Shen, who was a teacher, played the role of the "strict mother," while Father Shen was always cheerful, never angry, and despite being busy with business, he always looked after the home, a true "Kind Father." Shen Hao did not refuse and sat at the dining table, speaking directly, "Mom and Dad, you''ll have to stay here for a while. The Blood Demons will definitely target you. We''ll also have to see if there''s a safer place to move to. If there is, we''ll move there, and I''ll get some self-defense items for you. Qiuyue can''t stay here protecting you forever." "Brother, I can handle it." "You can''t," Shen Hao glared at her, "Your name is already registered in my team of Chosen Ones. If a Chosen One doesn''t find a way to earn points, they will be eliminated sooner or later. By that time, you won''t be able to protect anyone." "That''s right, listen to your brother," Mrs. Shen nodded vigorously from the side, "Qiuyue, you are so talented, what are you doing staying here with us? In these current times, you all need to be strong to protect yourselves and others." Chapter 34 The Struggle of the Blood Demon! Qiuyue, as a Chosen One with potential, seemed very promising in Shen Hao''s eyes.The Boxer Talent is an absolute combat-oriented talent, and without engaging in battle it would be wasted. Moreover, Qiuyue''s combat consciousness and psychological quality were excellent; not every sixteen-year-old girl could counter-kill a Blood Demon under those circumstances. This point was clear not only to Shen Hao but to Mrs. Shen as well. "Listen to that; our ''head teacher'' really speaks with such substance." Father Shen had no objections and said with a laugh, "Little Hao, that factory of mine, take a look and help me sell it. Keep the money, I''ll consider it an early retirement." "Alright," Shen Hao nodded, "You were never cut out for business anyway." "What kind of thing are you saying?" Father Shen glared at him, "You didn''t talk like this when you used to ask me for money. Want me to remind you?" "I didn''t, you remembered wrong, that wasn''t me," Shen Hao replied, his expression unchanged, not feeling the slightest bit embarrassed. Their family always interacted in a very casual manner. Their conversations were uninhibited. This was also one of the reasons why Qiuyue was able to fit in so quickly. However, in times like these, for a family to still retain its original atmosphere was already quite remarkable. After casually eating a bowl of rice, Shen Hao stretched out his hand, and many objects appeared on the table. "These are for your self-defense. You probably won''t need them, but having them handy will make me feel better. These are for you, Qiuyue. You don''t have many points right now, but you can''t fall behind in strength advancement either. Keep training your punch, I''ll arrange a coach for you. As for these, mom and dad, give them a try. Even though you are not Chosen Ones and don''t have Talents, they should still be somewhat useful, at least they are good for your health." Just these items alone cost Shen Hao twenty thousand points. The main items were two Protection Balls. One cost a hefty five thousand points, but offered very good protective power, considered top-notch among Level 3 Whites. As for the others, they were all used for enhancing strength. The Civilization Trial indeed brought a massive crisis sweeping across all of civilization, but it also brought opportunities previously unimaginable. Not to mention living without pain or sickness, even flying and escaping, becoming Immortal were not impossible. Given such opportunities, Shen Hao naturally would not be stingy in providing some for his parents. After all, his motivation to protect the world and save civilization included his family; they might not be everything, but they were a significant factor. "Okay, okay," both Father Shen and Mrs. Shen accepted without refusing, Mrs. Shen''s eyes even reddened a bit as she turned her head away. The world had dramatically changed, and their son had suddenly become such an important figure, standing on the frontline of war. It was impossible not to worry, but they both understood that what they could do now was to try not to trouble Shen Hao as much as possible. After eating, Shen Hao returned to his room and took a nap. Although not in his own house, this sleep was still very peaceful. Meanwhile, Donghua City once again became the focus of many people''s attention online. But this time it was due to another trending topic. #DonghuaCityToBeLockedDownCompletely# At such a time, even those slow to react should realize what this lockdown was for. Although now officially at war against the Blood Demons, Blood Demons in most parts of the country were still in hiding, and the real battlefield out in the open was just in Donghua City for now. This itself had drawn great attention. Now, the city''s lockdown was clearly aimed at battling the Blood Demons. Yet, the focus online not only hadn''t been redirected, but had increased in promotion, concentrating traffic. Clearly, the higher-ups had realized the importance of the public opinion front; they not only planned to fully cooperate with Shen Hao but also wanted to use Donghua City as a battlefield to set an example for the nation and build greater confidence. This, naturally, had also been approved by Shen Hao. Because this would bring considerable psychological pressure to the frontline combat personnel. However, Shen Hao wasn''t afraid at all. If he couldn''t even handle the Blood Demon in a single city, what kind of Savior was he? At the moment, many official media reporters were live streaming the situation in Donghua City on various platforms. "This is the main thoroughfare of Donghua City; we can see a large number of soldiers blocking the roads, setting up barricades, and arranging checkpoints," a reporter clad in bulletproof vest and helmet, the very image of a war correspondent, said, "An hour and 30 minutes ago, Donghua City declared an emergency lockdown. All citizens must return to their residences within three hours and report and share their location through a designated app on their phones, ready to go to specified locations for identity checks at any moment..." The camera panned, clearly showing people and vehicles on the street rapidly evacuating, temporary barricades being moved to the sides of the roads, and some fully armed warriors were transporting weapons to various strategic positions and setting up fire points. Such scenes, in the past, were only seen in war-torn regions abroad. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But at this moment in Donghua City, there wasn''t the slightest incongruity. A portion of passersby interviewed on the street also showed ample support, some even being overwhelmingly excited! "Absolutely support it!" "Root out those Blood Demons early so we can rest easy." "The whole country is watching; no one will fail to cooperate!" "The sooner this is resolved, the better. Donghua City will become the safest place in the country!" "This is our fortune. If anyone doesn''t cooperate, I''ll be the first to not let them off." "..." It could only be said that in the face of such a serious threat to personal safety, the vast majority knew what choice to make, and this strong arrangement, in turn, brought a great sense of security to the people. There were those who did not cooperate, of course, but under this controlled state, there was no leniency towards these individuals. They might even be suspected of being Blood Demons. However, those who were truly Blood Demons had emotions completely opposite to those of ordinary people at this moment. A passerby, who had just been interviewed by the media, excitedly expressing support and almost coming to tears, the moment he walked back to his house, his facial expression completely sank, and his gaze turned disturbingly empty. And in front of him, his wife, his parents, and even his three-year-old child, all stood emptily. Clearly, this whole family had been parasitized by the Blood Demons. "All the main roads are blocked, and the alleys are being watched too; it''s very difficult to find a way out of the city," the man said. "Have you received any instructions from mother?" the woman asked. "Not yet." "We could pretend to be sick, with an acute serious illness needing immediate hospital treatment," said the parasitized old man, "You two accompany me for care, and a hospital''s high-level staff is all our kind; we can hide there for a while longer." "That works." As they were discussing strategies, struggling with all their might, trying to avoid this carpet-style search, their mother''s voice resounded in their minds at the same moment! Chapter 35 The Battle of the Front Line! "All children, conceal yourselves with all your might. If you cannot hide, then bring fear and death to the humans. Our civilization will rise again under this blue sky!"This was the voice of the mother, not just for them, but for all the Blood Demons born of this Mother Planet within the entire city. They all received the same order. Conceal themselves with all their might, and if unable to do so, bring fear and death! The few Blood Demons looked at each other, all understanding what they had to do. A moment later, the man frantically dialed emergency services. The medical system was still operational and directly sent the man''s family to the hospital. Moreover, it wasn''t known whether it was a coincidence. At nearly the same time, there was a significant increase in sudden illnesses. Most were the elderly and children, but there were also a few young people. To say it was normal, it actually was. In the past period of time, the world had changed dramatically again, and the atmosphere in society swung wildly. Those with poor psychological endurance, already unhealthy, would definitely be more likely to experience sudden illnesses. However, now, Donghua City had the full support of an entire nation behind it. Countless brilliant minds gathered together, analyzing every single change occurring in Donghua City! "Among these patients, there must be Blood Demons in disguise!" someone stated directly. "If I were a Blood Demon, facing this kind of carpet-like sweep, I would definitely not dare to appear before Team Leader Shen! I would surely be discovered and then killed, and I wouldn''t even be able to take anyone down with me!" "Exactly." This opinion received widespread agreement. Shen Hao had already shown the entire world the powerful suppression he had over Blood Demons. With him at the scene, even if a Blood Demon were mixed in the crowd, there would be no chance to struggle. At least ordinary Blood Demons couldn''t even think about holding hostages or harming those around them! "The methods they can choose are limited to just a few. First, hide away; second, disregard exposure and take hostages or start massacres; third, silently kill those nearby to parasitize or enhance power; fourth, attempt to escape." Someone else added, "Hiding in the hospital under the guise of illness is indeed an easy and good strategy. In fact, I believe hospitals might also become disaster zones." "Agreed, the hospital offers excellent conditions for parasitizing, the operating rooms, the diagnostic rooms, even the radiology rooms, all are conducive to parasitism... and with the entire city population as potential hosts, it''s even more conducive to spreading." "Schools, hospitals, should we sweep these key areas first?" "I also suggest this. Schools have already dismissed, but hospitals indeed require priority in sweeping." "Everyone, the first residential area inspection has exposed a Blood Demon!" The last piece of sudden news interrupted everyone''s discussion and analysis. In the video feed, from within a residential complex, a wave of terrified screams could be heard, with countless people frantically fleeing from inside. A number of fully armed soldiers stood guard at the entrance, pointing their guns inward, equally vigilant toward the escaping crowd. "What happened inside?" "While everyone was orderly heading to the inspection point, a Blood Demon directly revealed its identity, blocking the staircase and elevator, sealing off eight buildings, causing panic among the other residents in the community." "Demons may be mixed among those who have come out, have them continue to the inspection area! Don''t let them scatter!" "Where are the Chosen One squad and the Special Equipment squad?" "They''re already rushing over from the inspection area." "..." In the video, it was clear to see four Chosen Ones, each leading a platoon of soldiers with different attire, arriving at the entrance of the residential complex. They were Cheng Youqing, Yang Jun, and two others. Not only was the Intelligent Group and command center watching them, but the live television cameras were also aimed at them, at this place. "The latest news we received is that there are eight buildings taken hostage by Blood Demons, with the number already exposed ranging from about fifty to a hundred. The total number of people trapped reaching more than three thousand four hundred." A TV reporter was standing behind the Special Equipment squad. "I will follow the squad, recording and broadcasting live the front-line battle!" The reporter''s expression was very serious; clearly, she understood the dangers of her work. Even if just standing behind, once the squad collapses, she will face the Blood Demons'' blade directly. But, this is what war correspondents do, and it''s her task and mission. Since the declaration of war earlier that morning, the nation had realized that there needed to be a change in the style of public opinion propaganda. After all, this war was unlike any other. The enemy was hiding among the people; death, bloodshed, brutality, these things were not just faced by soldiers and warriors, but threatened every person in society! Even the elderly, women, and children! Even infants weren''t spared! Rather than letting the enemy use these as weapons to disrupt order and incite the crowds, it made more sense for the official narrative to reveal this harsh reality, guiding everyone to have the courage to face this inescapable war head-on! The reporter recalled the content of the instructions given to her, keenly aware of the sanctity and importance of her job at this moment. She had to present the most realistic images, so people would abandon all illusions and extravagant hopes, clearly recognizing the cruelty and inevitability of war, while also fostering a desire and confidence to achieve ultimate victory. Right then, countless people were watching the screen intently, with barrage after barrage of messages filling up the chat. "Please be careful!" "It''s so terrifying. I can''t even watch." "Using civilians as a shield, do these Blood Demons have no humanity at all?" "How could monsters have any humanity?" "If we don''t flush them out, wouldn''t these things happen?" "Stop dreaming. Not flushing them out would result in more deaths, and in silence!" "People are definitely going to die! Otherwise, it wouldn''t be a war." "..." Clearly, the majority of people could easily put themselves in the shoes of those in the video, wondering what it would be like if they were in that situation. Many of them understood that they could potentially encounter the same fate! Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, at this moment, the four Chosen Ones preparing to enter all received a message. "Not just here, but four other places have also erupted in similar incidents, some Blood Demons have abandoned hiding and seem to be threatening or disrupting our carpet-sweeping operation," Dong Gong''s voice came through their ears. "I''ve already sent someone to inform the Team Leader, you should split into two teams and head to the other more urgent places first. Other Chosen One squads from different areas are already on their way to back you up." Chapter 36 Spare No Expense, Annihilate Them! ```This situation was actually within expectations. Once the decision had been made to root out all the Blood Demons, they would certainly struggle desperately, bringing a lot of destruction and death. But if we didn''t do this, and delayed the action, the death toll might not necessarily be less. The first version of the official Blood Demon Prevention manual, after all, was just for prevention. In reality, it could only pose a certain obstruction, and couldn''t truly stop the spread and proliferation of the Blood Demons. Moreover, the strength of a civilization required points, it required battle! The authorities also planned to treat Donghua City as a test within this war, to see if a safe zone could be established, and how much sacrifice it would entail. So during this period, a large number of personnel had been transferred over. It was not just the military but also included other Chosen One squads. They were not directly under Shen Hao''s command, but in this cleanup campaign in Donghua City, they were all coordinated by Shen Hao. "This is the center of propaganda. I suggest that Liu Ruoxi and I stay behind," Yang Jun said quickly. "I''ll be in charge of the overall command, and the camera will focus on Liu Ruoxi." "I have no problem with that," Liu Ruoxi agreed. She understood that her image was indeed more suitable for the camera. After thinking for a moment, she directly tore off the bandage on her face. After using the medicine Shen Hao provided, the wound on her face was healing rapidly, but not so quickly. At least for now, it still showed a fierce scar with visible pink new flesh. Paired with her face, one of the most beautiful in the world. This appearance, this contrast, needless to say, just the look itself could bring a powerful visual impact! "Hurry up. You lead the team to Building 28. All the hostages and Blood Demons are concentrated in the lobby on the first floor," commanded Yang Jun, taking over the command channel decisively. "After dealing with them, move on to support other areas." "Got it!" Liu Ruoxi immediately selected ten warriors. The notified reporters also hurriedly followed, cameras in tow. The Elite Squad, selected from the military, even from among the special operations forces, consisted of true elites. Although they were not Chosen Ones, each had seen their share of battles. Even armed with ordinary weapons, knowing the weaknesses, they could still deal with Blood Demons. What''s more, they were equipped with weapons purchased by Shen Hao from the mall. It could be said that they were now the strongest Non-Chosen One squad in this war! Each wore a helmet that completely covered their head. The moment they appeared on camera, they carried an air of formidable presence. Immediately capturing the attention of countless viewers. "So cool!" "Watching this makes me want to enlist." "What kind of weapons are they carrying? I''ve never seen them before!" "..." But when Liu Ruoxi appeared on camera, the intensity of the barrage of messages increased explosively! "Oh my God!" "What happened with the scar on her face?" "No way! The Blood Demon did this?" "I''m crying. She used to be such a great beauty!" "No! My heart feels so heavy all of a sudden!" ``` "I may not be beautiful, but if I got slashed across the face like that, I definitely wouldn''t want to live!" "Ahhh! Such a waste of beauty!" "..." As expected, Liu Ruoxi''s appearance, and the injuries on her face, brought a huge shock to most people in front of the camera. Even the reporters, seeing her for the first time, were momentarily stunned. But she reacted quickly now. She addressed the camera directly, "What everyone sees is a Chosen One. She is not a soldier, nor is she a warrior. Up until the day before yesterday, she was just a third-year jewelry design student. But it was this girl, who should have been the apple of everyone''s eye, who stepped onto the battlefield last night and personally killed over twenty Blood Demons, suffering injuries all over her bodythis is the war we are in: What we cherish, admire, and appreciate, is utterly worthless and meaningless in the eyes of a Blood Demon!" To the average person, this scene was indeed very impactful! Liu Ruoxi''s beauty was undeniably world-class. The moment she appeared on camera, she could easily go viral, garnering the adoration of countless people, becoming the goddess of many, and enjoying a life cherished by thousands. But at this moment, she held a weapon, stepping onto the brutal battlefield! Facing the cruel, terrifying Blood Demons that didn''t care at all about her peerless beauty! Why? Many people had this thought at that moment. Even as a Chosen One, why was she appearing in a place that she seemed so out of place? sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But then, as the figures of the Blood Demons appeared on camera, a new wave of shock hit everyone face to face! But this time, it was the extreme of gore and brutality! More than a dozen utterly monstrous Blood Demons were feasting in the lobby among a crowd of people, voraciously, insanely devouring humans amidst the wails and screams of hundreds, including even children a few years old! Even though the director promptly turned the picture to a grey hue and added mosaics to the scene, that instant still deeply shocked countless people! This wasn''t a horror movie or a scene of morbid curiosity, but a live broadcast! It was something that was actually happening! "Ugh!" The host''s vomiting sound came through, and the scene before her eyes even caused this professional host to be unable to control her physiological reaction. This level of cruelty was unimaginable during the peaceful times of the past! In front of the camera, no one knew how many people were screaming loudly or even crying in fright. Even Liu Ruoxi felt her stomach churning at this moment. Even her Transcendent Constitution couldn''t suppress her emotions at this moment! "Chosen One!" The Blood Demons had also noticed them, their hoarse and fierce voices coming through, seeming to carry the sound of chewing, "There are over four hundred people here. It''ll only take us about ten seconds to kill them all. There are even more upstairs, but if you leave, we''ll only eat a dozen or so each day." "Everyone!" the host continued, struggling to steady her voice despite her emotions, "We all heard it, the Blood Demons are negotiating terms. But according to the official intelligence, consuming humans allows Blood Demons to rapidly grow stronger... Seeing such brutal scenes, it''s time to abandon all illusions, all naivety! Blood Demons are the true Monsters, and only one side between us can survive! So we must fight, we must utterly annihilate them! We must eliminate them at all costs!" Towards the end, she was clenching her teeth, the words forced through the gaps in her teeth. Her fists were clenched as well. Even though her entire body shuddered, even though the blood-soaked scenes before her filled her with immense fear. But beyond the fear, there was anger! Extreme anger! "We humans took tens of thousands of years to stand at the top of the food chain! How could we be dragged down by such Monsters! Reduced to food!" Accompanied by the host''s roar that seemed to burst from her chest, Liu Ruoxi moved! Chapter 37 (Extra update, please follow!) Kill all these monsters! Liu Ruoxi was only about twenty meters away from the Blood Demon at this moment.How long does a twenty-meter sprint take? The current world record is 2.62 seconds! And how long did Liu Ruoxi need? The answer is 0.93 seconds! This was an ability she had chosen for herself from among the spoils of war collected by Shen Hao, named "Swift Step"! Although it was just a White Level 1 Talent, Shen Hao had managed to accumulate six of them overnight, and all were stacked on Liu Ruoxi. By the time he added the fifth one, it had already become White Level 2, making it the first White Level 2 ability among all the Chosen Ones! With her continuously improving constitution, Liu Ruoxi''s all-out sprint burst out with a speed she hadn''t even anticipated! Her long hair was pulled straight back in that brief instant, and her legs seemed to be constantly rolling with heat, and before anyone in front of the camera could react, Liu Ruoxi had already dashed into the building! But she didn''t swing her sword; instead, she fiercely threw down a round little ball! Buzz! An extremely piercing buzzing sound erupted at that moment, and all the survivors inside the building clutched their ears in pain. Even the viewers in front of the TV could hear the piercing buzz through their screens, and the Blood Demons were in extreme agony, with even the blood spreading from their bodies erupting into countless tiny ripples! Now was the moment! Liu Ruoxi had already prepared earplugs, and although she was also affected by the Shock Sound Bomb, the impact was minimal. Her long sword, carrying a cold glint, effortlessly sliced through the neck of a Blood Demon. At the same time, gunfire erupted! The soldiers, who were prepared to fire, did so mercilessly. Their shooting, honed through countless training sessions, was extremely accurate. Even with Ice Bombs, they still managed to precisely hit the necks of their targets, and together with Liu Ruoxi''s sword strikes, they displayed a highly efficient slaughter right before the cameras. Compared to the bloody scene earlier, this moment exhilarated countless people, exciting them to scream out loud! "So awesome!" "That''s right, kill all these monsters!" "Revenge! Revenge!" "Did anyone catch that? That instant sprint just blew my mind!" "I declare, from today onward, I am this Chosen One Miss''s number one fan!" "Damn it, I''m enlisting right now! Let''s kill them all!" "..." The scene was as exhilarating and invigorating as it had been bloody and terrifying before! The most primal slaughter brought out the most primal emotions! Not to mention Liu Ruoxi''s movements were so swift and sharp, the most realistic combat was something no movie or design could ever match in thrill! The Blood Demons, even wishing to fight back, were simply no match for the fierce gunfire and the formidable swordsmanship! A dozen Blood Demons, under Liu Ruoxi''s surprise attack and concentrated firepower, became mere dried-up corpses in just a dozen seconds. "A dozen seconds to kill four hundred? It would only take a dozen seconds to kill you all too!" Even the reporter was so excited that his voice broke. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, when Liu Ruoxi stopped, looking at the disaster strewn before her, at those nearly collapsing survivors clearly suffering from severe psychological trauma, her heart held little joy from defeating the enemy or earning points. This war, although just beginning, had already accumulated hatred and blood debts beyond forgiveness! "Thank you, thank you!" A woman seemed to be scrambling over, apparently to express thanks, yet perhaps too terrified, and she fell right in front of Liu Ruoxi. But as Liu Ruoxi was just about to help her up, an Ice Bomb hit right at their feet. "Be careful, there might still be Blood Demons lurking." Liu Ruoxi''s actions paused for a moment. It was in that moment that the woman in front of them suddenly erupted. However, the warriors, already on alert, opened fire instantly, and Liu Ruoxi reacted even quicker, retreating rapidly backward as she instinctively slashed with her long sword. As the Blood Demon fell, a long gash also appeared on her arm. This scene was also captured on camera. All the viewers, who were extremely excited just moments before, gradually calmed down. The shock of that moment frightened many, and the injuries on Liu Ruoxi made them realize the dangers of battle. Their enemies would disguise, deceive, and use every opportunity to confront them; danger seemed to be everywhere. But at that moment, Liu Ruoxi turned her head to look outside, at the soldiers who were quickly approaching, and for the first time, a smile appeared on her face. "Thank you for the warning, I was careless just now," she said. "Please stay alert, not all the Chosen Ones are as strong as the team leader," said the captain of the soldiers, glancing at Liu Ruoxi''s arm and breathing a sigh of relief since the wound was not deep. The upcoming battle would greatly rely on the formidable combat power of the Chosen Ones. "Understood, such a mistake won''t happen a second time!" Liu Ruoxi nodded solemnly. She quickly walked out. She still had to go to the second building, even the medics were wrapping her wound as they walked. The reporter seemed to realize something at that moment and hurriedly carried the camera as he ran towards her. "Are you alright?" "A minor injury, it was my mistake," she replied. "Many viewers want to know why a girl like you would risk coming to such a dangerous battlefield. Is it just because you are a Chosen One?" Liu Ruoxi stopped in her tracks, turned her head towards the camera. Her fair face, aside from the ferocious wound, was now also smeared with a lot of fresh blood. "Did you see what just happened, do we need to say more?" she said, her voice calm, but her eyes seemed to be ablaze, "This war is not just a soldier''s war, not just a battle for powerful Chosen Ones, but a global one, a fight for our entire civilization, for every human being! Instead of fearing and running away, we should choose to fight." This question was, in fact, pre-discussed. But at that moment, Liu Ruoxi''s answer was also from the heart. She was exceedingly grateful that she was a Chosen One and that she had come here and picked up the long sword. After saying this, she didn''t waste any more time and turned around, quickening her steps towards the next battlefield. The camera focused on her retreating figure. The reporter seemed to be saying something with fervor, but Liu Ruoxi didn''t listen anymore; her eyes only saw the second building, and her heart focused only on the enemies. She needed to be quicker! Perhaps even she herself hadn''t realized that deep within her spirit, such intense combat motivation could be harbored. But just then, a voice suddenly came through the earpiece. "Well done, and well spoken." "Team leader!" Liu Ruoxi''s face burst into joy. Chapter 38 Promises Last Forever Yes, at this time, Shen Hao had already gotten involved and connected to the main command channel.He hadn''t slept much, only about three hours. However, he had found an "Energy Potion" from the store, so his condition had somewhat recovered. Within White Level 3, there were indeed quite a few useful items, this level was more substantial than Shen Hao had anticipated. Still, there were no items capable of discerning Blood Demons, and the difficulty of leveling up had increased several times. To ascend to White Level 4, one needed a total of five hundred thousand points, even controlling Blood Demons would require about two thousand of them. If by killing, almost five thousand were needed. Additionally, there was his own personal level. Shen Hao had just checked, his personal level had risen to Level 2, including his Talent level, which seemed to have synchronized with his personal level, also reaching Level 2. However, leveling up didn''t bring much change to his panel. [Constitution: 13] [Spirit: 16] [Transcendent: 9] Compared to what he saw in the morning, each had only increased by one point, that is, his overall strength had grown by twenty percent, but his level had already reached Level 2. This made Shen Hao realize that this level wasn''t a breakthrough in realm, but should only be a composite summary of actual data, and it should not include Talent, only referencing the three major data sets, reflecting the levels of the basic three dimensions. Otherwise, his strength was definitely more than just Level 2. But no matter what, gaining points, upgrading the store level, and enhancing the strength level were paths laid out in front of every Chosen One. "The Blood Demons on your side have always been in a hidden state, without any strength enhancement," Shen Hao said in the channel, "With your current strength and equipment, you should be able to handle it, I won''t come over. Be extra cautious, and report anything unusual immediately." "Understood!" Liu Ruoxi felt a bit disappointed upon hearing the team leader wouldn''t come. However, thinking that the team leader had already gotten involved, she also felt a great sense of reassurance. In just one day, Shen Hao''s strength had already become deeply respected. With him around, no matter what, the Blood Demons in this city wouldn''t be able to wreak havoc! Liu Ruoxi''s steps had even become much more steady and firm. At this moment, Shen Hao was walking towards the armed helicopter that had landed on the field, listening to Dong Gong''s report on the current situation. The helicopter''s rotor blades whipped up a violent wind that blew his clothes and hair around. Shen Hao had already made a decision in his heart. "To the hospital! Which hospital has had the highest patient mortality rate recently?" "It''s the Third People Hospital," Dong Gong said, his tone equally heavy. Only just now had they noticed that the death rate in the Third People Hospital had increased significantly in the past month. This was also considering the possibility of underreporting. The entire hospital, as if invisibly, had become a Demon Cave, a den belonging to monsters, continuously devouring human lives! "Then let''s go to that one!" Shen Hao already had a plan in his heart. "But, team leader," Dong Gong expressed some concern, "If that hospital has truly been controlled by Blood Demons, it''s not just about hiding. Your level will also need time to rise." Yes, mere parasitism wouldn''t increase the mortality rate. The Blood Demon can enhance its ability by devouring humans! Even if Shen Hao had a powerful talent and had become the Chosen One, it was only for one day, or even just from last night that he had started to enhance his personal level. For safety''s sake, it would have been best to investigate the hospital after a period of substantial growth in strength. However, Shen Hao had vetoed this. "I don''t do things when I''m not certain." Delaying it a bit further might be more prudent, but this is not a situation where one can be "overly cautious." Since he had already sensed something was amiss, he needed to deal with itotherwise, he had to either risk alarming the enemy by preventing people from entering, or pretend to be unaware of the situation and continue to watch as patient after patient who should have been seeking healing fell deeper into the abyss. Neither option was a choice for Shen Hao. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, when he said he was confident, it wasn''t just talk. Although the new mod had not yet been activated, the strongest reassurance he could have was the "Sovereign," but being the Sovereign level, naturally, was not so simple, being a talent only one in a billion Chosen Ones could possibly have. Among his current three abilities, the first ability, "Cosmic Level Rank," was too mysterious and its specific use was unknown. However, the third ability, "Sovereign Suppression," had already proved its might, for so far Shen Hao had instantly killed any Blood Demon he faced. The second ability, "Absolute Control Power," also had applications powerful enough to be considered an ace up his sleeve. At this moment, Shen Hao opened the store, selecting special items one by one, pinning them for easy access. "Frenzy Pill," "Blood Explosion Pill," "Demon Suppressing Pill," "Blood Rage Pill"... Just by hearing the names, one could understand the effects of these potions and elixirs. All were meant for bursting forth with power in a short period of time. Although all would bring certain side effects, as a Sovereign, could he really be harmed by his own power? Even if the power was borrowed temporarily, it would still be utterly under his control! Shen Hao had ample confidence in this! It was just as well that there were no items like "Evil God''s Power" or "Cursed Power" in the White Level 3 store, otherwise he would dare to use those too! "Since that is the case," Dong Gong seemed to sense Shen Hao''s confidence and suddenly asked, "Then, should we arrange some cameras for you?" "In that regard, you decide," Shen Hao wasn''t concerned, "All I can say is, the promises I made before are still valid." What promise? To bring death to any Blood Demon that dared to appear before him! "Understood!" Dong Gong now had no hesitations, "The livestream from Liu Ruoxi''s side was very effective. This shows that we really need some more straightforward and potent demonstrations in our promotional work." Yes. Liu Ruoxi''s performance was quite remarkable, although there were mistakes and injuries towards the end, but this only spurred on people''s anger and courage. If such a young girl could dare to enter such a terrifying, dangerous battlefield, could gamble her life in combat with a Blood Demon, then why couldn''t these people, even if not Chosen Ones, muster at least the courage to confront and fend off such dangers? This was not some unbeatable monster! One might say that in this unprecedented war, the importance of the battlefield of public opinion was in no way less significant than that of the actual battlefield, because people must have the courage to face, struggle against, and coordinate, in order to most effectively curb the spread of the Blood Demons and to extract them most efficiently from the masses. And at this moment, no one possessed a more potent force than Shen Hao did! Immediately, Dong Gong went to make arrangements. Chapter 39 Watching the Big Shot Slaughter the Blood Demon! Just as the armed helicopter arrived above the Third Hospital, viewers in front of the television noticed a switch in the camera angle, and a new reporter appeared on the screen."Ladies and gentlemen, Donghua City has now completely turned into a battlefield. According to the latest news, in just the past half hour, more than twenty locations have seen the emergence of Blood Demons. The army and the Chosen One have engaged in multiple battles with these Blood Demons." A small screen appeared on the display, filled with various combat footage. The fierce Blood Demons, unable to resist under the dense firepower, combined with some flashy and fierce battles from the Chosen Ones, made the intensity of the battlefield palpable even through the screen. "The current battle situation is stable, although there have been some deaths and sacrifices. However, every Blood Demon that is spotted is quickly eliminated. Shen Hao, the leader in charge of this cleanup campaign in Donghua City, has decided to conduct a preliminary inspection of important facilities such as hospitals, fire stations, and police stations....." The mention of Shen Hao''s name immediately invigorated many people. Even those who were unfamiliar with the name "Shen Hao" understood who he was after hearing such remarks. Suddenly, many people became excited. "He finally appears!" Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I was wondering why I hadn''t seen that Chosen One bigshot; it turns out he was inspecting important departments first." "Show him, I want to see the bigshot annihilating the Blood Demons!" "Those Blood Demons must have revealed themselves early because they were afraid of bigshot Shen Hao." "Stop talking and just show it!" "..." With the situation developed to this point, and following the recent battle of Liu Ruoxi, it could be said that at this moment, everyone across the country watching this battle of Donghua City, as well as the people in Donghua City themselves, who were in panic and tension, all eagerly hoped to see the Blood Demons defeated! Their fighting spirit was ignited! Only by completely crushing, eliminating, and slaughtering the Blood Demons could they vent their feelings and experience relief amidst this suffocating tension. And speaking of who could easily achieve this it was none other than Shen Hao, who had casually identified and crushed a Blood Demon amongst the crowd that morning! Ordinary people didn''t know what a Purple Epic Talent was; they could only see this kind of power! It was as if heeding the call of the people, the camera finally switched. But instead of showing Shen Hao, it shifted to the front of the hospital. The bright shining words "Donghua City Third Hospital" appeared there as a large squad of fully armed warriors disembarked from the military vehicles, swiftly setting up defenses and firepower points, encircling the entire hospital. These were not special equipment squads; this was also at Shen Hao''s request. In the situation where there was a lack of special equipment, he needed only ordinarily equipped soldiers here. The goal wasn''t to deal with Blood Demons but to care for the survivors and slightly hinder any escaping Blood Demons. However, this arrangement was enough for people to guess what was going on. "The hospital! I guessed it earlier!" "Hospitals, schools, these are the places most likely to have problems!" "Going to the hospital now, definitely cannot be alone with doctors!" "Exactly, it''s best to have networked cameras everywhere!" "..." Clearly, the wisdom of the netizens could not be underestimated; indeed, ever since the morning''s press conference disclosed the intelligence, numerous practical suggestions had emerged online in this short period of time. At this moment, seeing such a rigorous readiness, everyone also began to feel nervous. Because they realized that if there were indeed problems inside the hospital... it might mean the entire hospital was compromised! "This is Donghua City Third Hospital." The reporter''s voice also carried a hint of barely concealed tension, "Due to the earlier evacuation instructions, there are now only one thousand three hundred inpatients and accompanying relatives left in the hospital, along with one hundred and thirty-six doctors and nurses who still stand by their posts. Thirty minutes ago, the Battle Command Center of Donghua City had already issued instructions to the hospital, asking that all personnel, except for the special patients in the ICU, gather at Big Mouth for inspection. We can see that the helicopter carrying Team Leader Shen Hao has already arrived overhead!" The camera panned up, the roaring sound of the helicopter''s blades drawing nearer and nearer. After descending to a height of seven or eight meters, Shen Hao, dressed in simple clothing, leapt directly down. He landed steadily on the ground. In just the moment he appeared on camera, countless people became excited. The drone even gave him a close-up, Shen Hao''s expression was utterly calm, with not a trace of nervousness! He, all alone, crossed the defense line and walked toward the hollow hospital entrance. This scene seemed to carry a unique symbolism! However, just then, a rustling noise suddenly came from off-screen, and the drone''s camera began to move, revealing a scene that made everyone''s pupils constrict. One after another, hospital beds with wheels continuously slid out from the doorway! Yes, just sliding out, unpushed by anyone, yet not stopping at all, each one lay with a patient, some even with IVs and monitoring equipment still attached. Continuously flowing, densely packed, filling the entire entrance! Even the slowest to react could tell something was off from such a scene. Many were already furiously typing on the internet! "These are all Blood Demons!" "Damn, this is a Demon Cave!" "Oh my God!" "Shen Hao, you better retreat first, there are too many Blood Demons!" "Right, just launch the missiles and explode it! Everyone inside must already be dead!" "My heavens!!!" "..." Even the host was trembling somewhat and couldn''t find the words to say, as each soldier clenched their weapon tightly, the muzzles aiming at every person on those hospital beds! Not until they saw a person in a white coat, leading a group of doctors, nurses, and relatives, walking out from the entrance and standing there steadily. Everyone stood there, staring back at Shen Hao. Between them lay a multitude of hospital beds, a multitude of "patients". This scene made everyone''s spirits tighten fiercely! There was no longer any need for any hopes, any doubts! These were all Blood Demons! The camera moved, focusing on the man at the front. The host''s voice, slightly trembling, came through, "That man, is the head of Donghua City Third Hospital, his name is Zhuang Tianze, fifty-three years old, also a specialist in neurology, has saved countless lives in his life, but now, now..." Though a professional host, for the first time in her life, she faltered in front of the camera. But Shen Hao''s voice, in this indescribable feeling of suffocation, saved her. "Seeing me, yet you did not run away," Shen Hao''s eyes gradually lit up with starlight as he swept over the group, "You''re quite bold." Chapter 40 I am the Sovereign, Invincible! In Shen Hao''s eyes, all the people before himwhether they be doctors, nurses, accompanying family members, or those lying on the hospital bedswere all Blood Demons!One could imagine that some of them had probably been turned into Blood Demons within the last two or three hours. If Shen Hao hadn''t come here and let these Blood Demons know they could no longer hide, perhaps every person who walked into this hospital would be infected! "Isn''t this you asking us to come out and face your inspection?" the Blood Demon possessing Zhuang Tianze said with a smile, spreading his arms, "Now, we''ve all come!" They were merely Blood Demons, but at this moment, their arrogance, wantonness, and even wildness were on full and unrestrained display. Coupled with the densely packed hospital beds and the empty gaze of the patients, everyone felt a chilling sensation. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Many viewers in front of the television even covered their mouths, trembling with fear all over. On one hand, they were oppressed by the Blood Demons'' aura; on the other, they were terrified by the staggering number of them. A few Blood Demons in the crowd might just be prey, but the appearance of a large number of Blood Demons could make people feel an omnipresent danger! The fear of the people stemmed from being unable to imagine what would happen if they entered this hospital! Even the soldiers who had undergone rigorous training had their muscles tensed and were gripping their weapons tightly! "Team leader, the situation is a bit dire; the number of Blood Demons far exceeds our expectations." Dong Gong''s voice also rang in Shen Hao''s earpiece, "There are probably no survivors inside, why not just cleanse the place with heavy firepower?" "We would lose many points that way," Shen Hao spoke soothingly, "Don''t worry, numbers mean nothing to me." Indeed, it didn''t matter. By now, Shen Hao had more or less understood what he was relying on to detect the Blood Demons. Humans, though frail, also contained some incredible potential, including some perceptions that were temporarily difficult to explain with science, intuition or sixth sense being among them. The perceptions of ordinary people are vague, sometimes working and other times not. However, after acquiring the Talent of Sovereignty, Shen Hao was able to control everything about himself, naturally including this intuition. That''s why he could accurately identify the Blood Demons, and by the same token, he could also accurately sense danger. Now, facing these more than one thousand five hundred Blood Demons, Shen Hao felt no sense of danger at all! Yes, absolutely none! Just as he had said, to him, numbers might truly mean nothing. But Shen Hao''s gaze settled on the leading Blood Demon. "You seem, a bit different," he squinted slightly. "Can you actually tell?" the Blood Demon wearing Zhuang Tianze''s appearance didn''t lessen his smile, looking at Shen Hao mockingly, "You must be the Chosen One with a Purple Epic Talentimpressive. A one in ten thousand chance among Chosen Ones, maybe you are the most powerful Chosen One of the entire Human Civilization." "..." Shen Hao remained silent. But just this exchange had already revealed quite a bit of information. The Blood Demons actually knew about the Talents of Chosen Ones! In fact, when Shen Hao spoke of differences, he was not referring to strength or aura, but to the fact that this Blood Demon seemed more sentient. From what was known so far, once Blood Demons exposed their true form and stopped disguising themselves, their eyes would be empty, their emotions null, only showing reverence in the face of the Sovereign''s Suppression and instinctive fear in the face of death. However, this Blood Demon seemed different. He no longer disguised himself, but his eyes carried a bloodthirsty, mocking, and mad look. ``` Contrasted with the emptiness of the other Blood Demons around, it created a sharp distinction. Shen Hao''s silence didn''t affect it in the least; instead, it made the smile on its face even more ferocious. "Too bad, you discovered it too late. Let me guess your level, Level 1? Or Level 2? Do you know my level?" The Blood Demon raised a hand, with four fingers upright, "Level 4! This is the power amassed from one hundred and twelve humans. The disparity between us has grown so large you can''t even imagine! If not for Mother''s order to stay hidden, I would''ve longed to taste the flavor of the strongest Chosen One! Never would I have thought you''d come to me on your own, so struggle as you might for my entertainment, insignificant food!" With the last sentence, the Blood Demon''s body began to swell rapidly, no longer just oozing blood; even its muscles roiled and transformed, as sharp, chilling bones rapidly spread from the bloated, twisted flesh. Within seconds, a monster standing three to four meters tall, covered in flesh and bone spurs, appeared before the camera! Roar! The roar burst from its Big Mouth, and one could even see visible waves of air tumbling forth! A monster! This is a true monster! At this moment, countless people turned pale, and even through the screen, they could feel the terror of this monster! This wasn''t on the same level as any of the other Blood Demons before! The difference was visible to the naked eye! Somepeople were frantically typing on their keyboards. "Run!" "Only heavy weaponry can deal with such a monster!" "There are still over a thousand Blood Demons!" "We must cover Shen Hao''s retreat; if he dies, who can differentiate the monsters!" "Two levels difference?!" "My God! It has consumed over a hundred people!" "..." Perhaps not everyone thought Shen Hao wasn''t a match, but all understood the importance of Shen Hao. At this moment, anxiety gripped countless individuals! However, it seemed like the Blood Demon didn''t want to waste any more time. Lifting its sharp claws, it swiped lightly. In an instant, red blood surged forth from all the Blood Demons, forming into various weapons. Every patient, every doctor, every nurse, at that moment, became a ferocious monster, leaping and charging wildly! From beds, trees, buildings, and even mid-air... Under the camera''s gaze, it was as if a monstrous blood sea had erupted! Even the reporters screamed aloud at the moment, more faces turned white as they closed their eyes, unable to discern if the screams were from the television or their own. Even Dong Gong at this time was clenching his fists, his spirit stretched to the utmost! However! Shen Hao''s expression remained calm. Because he felt no danger! Indeed, he had prepared a series of drugs, but even facing these thousand-plus Blood Demons, and even facing the monster far more gruesome and horrifying than the average Blood Demon, he still felt no danger. "So that''s how it is." It seemed Shen Hao had understood something. He didn''t retreat but instead took a step forward toward the seemingly endless tide of Blood Demons. "I am the Sovereign, thus invincible!" ``` Chapter 41 Super Explosive! Dominator pressure, accompanied by that step, was unleashed in full force!Brilliant starlight burst from Shen Hao''s eyes, easily breaking through some supposedly unbreakable limits under the influence of will and Talent; the invisible pressure almost materialized in that instant! Boom! The formless roar shattered and impacted everything! All the Blood Demons rushing at him wailed as they fell, even those leaping in midair seemed to crash down as if pressured by a heavy force! The thudding sounds of impacts resonated densely. Looking around, the fallen Blood Demons spread out layer by layer as if a towering wave of blood was forcibly suppressed! And behind Shen Hao, an indistinct figure, high on a throne surrounded by stars, faintly emerged. This made the scene not look like an attack by Blood Demons, but rather like submission and worship! Such a strong visual impact, even through the camera lens, allowed everyone to clearly feel it! In front of the television, most people still had fear on their faces, even screaming loudly a moment ago as if they could already see Shen Hao being torn apart; but now, the great contrast stuck their screams in their throats, leaving them stunned, incredulously staring at the scene before them. One against one thousand five hundred Blood Demons. In an instant, the Blood Demons were kneeling in submission! It wasn''t until a good while later that the internet finally exploded! "So freaking awesome ahhhh!!!" "What the hell just happened?" "Damn! Crazy awesome!" "Why is he so powerful that he''s not even in the same dimension as other Chosen Ones?!" "I was wrong! I was so naive, I even told the big guy to run..." "Invincible! Invincible! Invincible!" "..." S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The screen was filled with all sorts of chaotic comments, mostly crazy "?" and "!" The scene was so shocking that it was beyond description in words! Apart from shouting, people didn''t know how to release their emotions at that moment! The world has changed dramatically, with the appearance of Chosen Ones and Blood Demons all in such a short time; even though some people were aware of the existence of superpowers, it was hard to imagine that someone could be so strong! Over one thousand five hundred Blood Demons! Among them, there were Blood Demons far stronger than the average! As some people say, watching the performance of other Chosen Ones previously felt more like a novelty, even if the recent live broadcasts of some Chosen Ones'' battles involved defeating Blood Demons one by one with every stroke and thrust. The seemingly strongest among them would still get injured! But this scene was completely on another level! One against a thousand, an instantaneous obliteration! Not just ordinary people, at this moment, even those business and political leaders, even Dong Gong and everyone in the Intelligent Group, were clenching their fists, caught in unspeakable awe. At this moment, in front of this scene, perhaps only Shen Hao was the calmest one. Even that Level 4 Blood Demon, still maintaining its huge form and standing in place, seemed to have fallen into an unexpected silence. But it still reacted rather quickly. "I see," it continued to sneer viciously, "it seems that numbers indeed have no meaning to you, but maintaining such intensity of power has already reached its limit, hasn''t it? Your current state..." Boom! Shen Hao''s eyes flashed with starlight as the overwhelming suppression burst forth, bypassing all the Blood Demons and slamming fiercely into this particular Blood Demon. It could no longer utter a word, its entire body abruptly collapsing heavily to the ground! In its nimble eyes, there was unbelievable fear. Some powers can only be understood through personal experienceto know their terror! "Do all Level 4 Blood Demons talk as much as you?" Shen Hao stepped forward, and wherever he passed, all the prostrate Blood Demons scrambled to clear a clean path through the sea of blood for him. The so-called Level 4 Blood Demon was now trembling with fear, seeming to want to shrink back, but the extreme trembling suppressed all its actions, including its thoughts. It could no longer think about why this was happening because at that moment, in their eyes, in their spirits, it seemed like there was only one indescribable and magnificent existence It was Shen Hao, who was slowly approaching! "No, no..." The Level 4 Blood Demon, sensing the impending doom, twisted its faceoriginally horrific and ferociousin fear, tears as big as beans continuously streaming out. The drone''s camera even gave it a close-up. Weak, pitiful, and helpless. This stark contrast produced an indescribable sense of absurdity; even with its massive and fierce form, it seemed not scary at all. "Since you like talking so much, why not say something useful?" Shen Hao stood in front of the Blood Demon, stopped, looked down upon the massive figure utterly prostrate on the ground, and slowly asked, "How did you come to know about the Chosen One?" Indeed, humans discovered the Blood Demons and learned that they could obtain points from them only yesterday. But this one already knew about the Level. Unless a Chosen One had told them these details in this short time, Shen Hao tended toward another answer the Blood Demons had long known about the Chosen Ones'' intelligence, and even more likely, they knew about the existence of the Civilization Trial and that they themselves were part of the Trial! "It was the Matrix, the Matrix told us." Experiencing that deep, universe-like gaze, this Level 4 Blood Demon was clearly at its limit, utterly unable to resist Shen Hao''s will. "The Matrix of the Blood Demons in Donghua City should also be in Donghua City," Shen Hao seemed unsurprised by the answer, merely asking calmly, "Where is it hiding?" "She... she...." This Level 4 Blood Demon, filled with fear, trembling, was about to reveal something when suddenly, its gaze shifted. "Chosen One," a hoarse female voice emanated from the Blood Demon''s vocal cords, sounding more like the vibration of blood, with a disturbing, viscous texture, "You are indeed very strong, stronger than I anticipated, but you will not find me, nor will you save your civilization." Shen Hao looked down at her, or rather, at the Matrix hiding behind this Blood Demon. A hint of mockery appeared at the corner of his mouth. "Look at you, hiding and not daring to meet my gaze, and you think you''re fit to pry into my civilization?" "Pathetic humans, you utterly fail to understand our greatness, you...." "Getting impatient?" Shen Hao abruptly cut off its sharply rising voice, "Save your words till I dig you out. Weren''t you here to kill your offsprings? What are you waiting for? Get on with it, I''ve already taken the points, it''s just the trouble that remains." He had already tested last night that killing the Blood Demon after taking it under control did not yield any more points. Now that the Matrix had revealed itself, it wouldn''t dare leave even one survivor for the humans. Chapter 42 Parasite Failure Shen Hao had been vying for time with the matrix the previous night, and after the whole night, he had already fully understood the matrix''s style.At this moment, he no longer hoped to uncover more information, so he turned away and left without looking back. The drone''s camera, in this moment, focused on the Blood Demon''s incredulous and furiously angry gaze, which even carried a clear sense of fear. However, it now had to personally kill over a thousand of its offspring because these offspring had all been stripped of their will by awe. Subsequently, all the Blood Demons emitted cries of agony and a mist of blood arose from them. Including the so-called Level 4 Blood Demon, all turned into dried-up corpses in the wake of Shen Hao''s departure. It was as if they were honoring the king with their own deaths! This scene was faithfully recorded and rapidly broadcasted throughout the entire country, even the whole world! It left an unforgettable impression on all who witnessed it and injected immense courage into those who were steeped in fear. At least they now knew that humans could be so powerful! However, garnering more fans unintentionally was not Shen Hao''s biggest gain this time. Points were. Over sixteen hundred Blood Demons, in one breath, brought him a total of three hundred and forty thousand points and about two hundred dropped items! More than what he had gained the entire previous night! Especially that Level 4 Blood Demon. Shen Hao had paid special attention to it, controlling this Level 4 Blood Demon had provided him with over three thousand two hundred points, which was more than fifteen times the norm for ordinary Blood Demons. Of course, given the strength of this Blood Demon, the number of points was actually too few. But there had been a Blue Talent drop! [Electric Shock] In the past, Shen Hao had acquired many [Basic Electric Shock], but this ability lacked the word "basic" and was also a Blue Rare Level. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Obviously, it was more powerful. However, after a brief consideration, Shen Hao still did not rush to use it. Firstly, his personal strength hadn''t hit a ceiling yet; adding such a purely offensive method didn''t really matter at this point. Secondly, although the Blue Talent was good, it was just Rare Level, and he wasn''t aware of the ability bar''s substitution situation, there was no rush to use it, keeping each slot available for a better ability. Thirdly, perhaps due to his cheating-level acquisition of the Mythical Talent, Shen Hao also anticipated that, in selecting future abilities, he might similarly cheat. "There are less than thirty thousand points left until the Level 4 Mall," Shen Hao checked his total points at this point. The upgrade of the mall was undeniably crucial for the trials; he had a faint premonition that the White Level 4 Mall might undergo a transformation. After all, five hundred thousand points was theoretically a significant threshold. If not for the Blood Demons coming in droves, even he wouldn''t have accumulated this many points so quickly. "Continue to examine other key facilities," Shen Hao boarded the helicopter and ordered. "Yes!" Dong Gong''s voice was filled with vigor. Clearly, the influence of Shen Hao''s unbeatable power affected not just the ordinary civilians. But also those who were fighting on the front lines! As the news began to spread, and as more and more people learned that Shen Hao had eliminated over fifteen hundred Blood Demons in an instant, including so-called Level 4 Blood Demons, both the Chosen Ones and ordinary warriors grew increasingly spirited in battle. Even ordinary people became more cooperative. For they knew that the balance of victory in the battle of Donghua City had overwhelmingly tipped in their favor the moment Shen Hao stepped forward and displayed such formidable power! Victory was now just a matter of time. Afterwards, Shen Hao also began to get busy. Starting from vital departments, one after another was quickly scrutinized; many Blood Demons were still dug out, either by revealing themselves because they knew they could not hide, or by attempting to prematurely flee, trying to escape the city''s blockade. However, their scales were not large and in front of Shen Hao, they couldn''t even accomplish a final bloody slaughter, each turning into points. The examination among the civilians also started to proceed in an orderly manner. From one neighborhood to another, all the residents of the entire city appeared before Shen Hao in sequential order, striving for not a single one to be missed. And somewhat reassuringly, the number and incidence of Blood Demons were clearly decreasing. ... "It seems that the Third Hospital is probably the biggest Demon Cave," Dong Gong spoke over the communication channel, "We''ve already reviewed one million one hundred twelve thousand people, with this efficiency, it will all be done in no more than two days, team leader, you''ve worked hard." "This isn''t tough, the sooner we clean out the Blood Demons, the better," said Shen Hao, who was by then aboard a helicopter, looking at the summary report just handed to him. It was already ten o''clock at night, and the review had not yet stopped. Including yesterday, a total of three thousand six hundred twenty-four Blood Demons had been found and dealt with. At present, only Donghua No.1 Middle School and Donghua Third Hospital were the areas heavily infested with Blood Demon parasites, other places were much better. It is estimated that the total number of Blood Demons should be around five thousand or so, roughly one thousandth of Donghua City''s total population. But considering that the Blood Demons had appeared for no more than a month, this ratio was actually quite alarming. Because the spread of Blood Demons would accelerate, if really left unchecked, it would turn into something like that town in the Northern Alliance, where in just one month, all eight thousand plus people in the town became Blood Demons! "In addition, the mood of the public is gradually stabilizing, we keep adjusting and optimizing the review process, the probability of civilian casualties is constantly decreasing..." Dong Gong continued his verbal report. Realizing the potential countermeasures of the Blood Demons, they were also constantly adjusting their strategy. They no longer notified civilians to come out for review, but instead deployed military assaults to quickly take over every floor''s entrance, then let the civilians come out of their rooms in sequence, keeping a distance. In the latest review, when over twenty Blood Demons burst into attack in a neighborhood, there were zero casualties. Only a dozen civilians were injured, and the most severely injured was no longer in life-threatening danger, which was clearly an inspiring achievement. It must be said, human experience in the war against Blood Demons was also growing at an astonishing rate. Though Donghua City was fortunate to become the first city to be cleared of Blood Demons, it also became the "Experience Pack" for all regions nationwide, and the war experience gained here would bring great help to other regions, even to the whole world. And at this moment. Shen Hao had flipped to the final part of the report when he suddenly raised his eyebrows. "Found seven suspected Parasite Failures?" Chapter 43 Identifying Blood Demons Products! "That''s right." Dong Gong clearly knew this, "During the inspection operation in the daytime, a total of thirteen ongoing parasitic actions were discovered, among which three had been successfully parasitized, the Blood Demons were executed, three were not yet parasitized, and these seven, are suspected failures, but everyone is still in a coma, and we have sent them to the hospital and strictly guarded them.I don''t know what will happen." Parasite failure. The likelihood of this situation occurring is actually very low. Based on the intelligence explored from the Blood Demon last night, during the process of being parasitized by a Blood Demon, if one struggled with all their might, there indeed was a certain probability of parasite failure. However, the problem is that the Blood Demons were also aware of this, so during the process of parasitization, they would use various means to make the parasitized lose consciousness and unable to struggle. For example, suffocation into unconsciousness or hitting certain special parts. If the entire parasitizing process was under the watchful eyes of the Blood Demon, then even if one woke up and struggled midway, they would still be knocked out again. The possibility of successfully resisting was really minuscule. That''s why the Blood Demons were able to hide for as long as a month. They have always been ensuring a high success rate in carrying out the parasitization. But now, with city-wide inspections and everyone on alert, and even the emergency help number "111" activated, which could send the address information to the nearest Soldier and Chosen One squad instantly upon dialing, the probability of parasitization being interrupted and prevented had indeed greatly increased, naturally raising the possibility of parasite failures. Seven cases in one day is not many. However, what exactly would happen to those who suffered parasitic failures? "I have a premonition," Shen Hao suddenly spoke up, "These people represent the human spirit of resistance, and it should be more than just retrieving a life. If they wake up, notify me immediately." Just one look, whether there is any difference, his intuition should be able to perceive it. "Yes!" "Let''s leave it at that for now," Shen Hao looked down at the people who were gathered below to undergo the inspection, suddenly showing a smile, "On my side, there might just be some good news first." "Could it be..." Dong Gong seemed to have realized something, his spirits lifted. "Exactly that." Shen Hao didn''t jump down at all, and directly on the helicopter, he released his own suppression. Several Blood Demons could no longer hide and fell down wailing. Ever since getting over three hundred thousand points in one go from the Third Hospital in the daytime, the Blood Demons had apparently received some instructions from the Matrix. Once they realized they were about to undergo inspection, they would rather expose themselves early than be exposed in front of Shen Hao. It is clear, Blood Demons have a considerable understanding of the channels through which Chosen Ones become stronger. They dared not continue giving points to Shen Hao, the formidable Chosen One. This action greatly increased the difficulty Shen Hao faced in accumulating points; even though he acquires quite a lot of feedback through equipment and abilities sent out, he still hadn''t gathered the remaining thirty thousand points. And now, he finally had enough! Fifty thousand total points, obtained! "White Level 4 Mall!" Shen Hao didn''t even bother with the people below who passed the inspection, cheering and hugging each other; he just opened the newly unlocked White Level 4 Mall. Just opening it, his eyes slightly brightened. Because, the items inside the Level 4 Mall, indeed ascended a whole level! Not to mention anything else, the most expensive item, astonishingly reached twenty-four thousand points. Exactly four times the price of the most expensive item in the White Level 3! "High-density battery technology, impressive indeed, also very useful, but how come it''s not Blood Demon detection technology," Shen Hao felt somewhat regretful. This energy technology indeed plays a significant role in the development of civilization. Even if it could only increase the current battery energy density by two to three times, it could still spark a significant energy revolution. However, in the face of this war, what humans most urgently lack is the ability to detect Blood Demons, even to actively locate them! Otherwise, relying solely on Shen Hao''s naked eye for identification, how many Blood Demons could be found? Auditing a Donghua City takes three to four days., so how long would auditing the entire country take? Shen Hao''s gaze continuously wandered within the Level 4 Mall. The resources of the Extraordinary Domain had increased considerably, some obviously more powerful than White Level 3. The growth of strength could also become faster. But, Shen Hao was not looking for these. Until, suddenly, an item appeared before his eyes that, without his Dominator Talent, would have probably made his heartbeat accelerate in that instant! [Item Name: Sensing Talisman] [Item Level: White Level 4] [Item Description: Capable of detecting whether some items contain Spiritual Energy, sensitive response, reusable, but causes wear with a limited number of uses. It also has some detective effects on other non-Spiritual Energy extraordinary characteristics.] [Item Price: 100 points] "Sensing Talisman, Sensing Talisman, can it test for Blood Demons?" Shen Hao''s eyes grew brighter. If it only tests for Spiritual Energy, it might not be useful against Blood Demons, but with that last statement, it''s entirely worth a try! Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not to mention, Blood Demons don''t seem to be purely technological creatures! Controlling blood, strengthening through cannibalism, they must possess Extraordinary Power on their bodies, which means, using this talisman, it would be very likely to distinguish Blood Demons from ordinary people! "Dong Gong!" Shen Hao called out directly in the communication channel, "Arrange for someone to come over right now, there''s an item in the White Level 4 Mall that could likely be used to identify Blood Demons!" "Really?" Dong Gong, at this moment, couldn''t contain his excitement! It''s not that he wasn''t calm enough, but this matter was just too important! Not only was Shen Hao worried, but not just the high-level officials; after the existence of Blood Demons became public, the whole world was anxious about how to extract Blood Demons from the population! Shen Hao indeed could do it, but he was only one person! And now, if the mall could do it, whatever the means, it would provide tremendous help in this war! If it weren''t for another task he had, Dong Gong would have wanted to come in person. He even temporarily put aside all other matters and quickly arranged a team to rush to Shen Hao''s location. Even the helicopter pilot, after hearing this brief conversation, couldn''t quite contain the acceleration of his heartbeat. The flying speed inadvertently increased quite a bit. "Take this and test it." Shen Hao handed over ten Sensing Talismans to the liaison personnel. "Yes!" The liaison personnel very carefully took the few thin yellow papers, as if they were taking heavy hope itself. Then a team quickly rushed to the testing site! Although there are no living Blood Demon captives now, there are still Blood Demons hiding in the entire city. Chapter 44 (Added to ask for follow-up readership!) Shen Hao is the trend! ```If we really wanted to test it, there could be many ways to do so. Right now, not only Shen Hao was waiting in anticipation, everyone who knew about this was eagerly awaiting the outcome! Inside the Intelligent Group, they even began discussing it quickly and excitedly. "One hundred points a piece, and there''s a limit on how many times it can be used, this is too expensive!" "If it''s useful, we must quickly master the method for mass production!" "There''s a Chosen One with the Talent ''Taoist''? And it''s a Blue Talent, we can let him try it out!" "Test whether Blood Demon''s blood can be detected. If so, we can narrow down the range and save on Spirit Talismans by using mixed blood screening!" "The key is to upgrade Team Leader Shen''s Store Level! The method to win the war is in the mall!" "..." Before this, the Intelligent Group had already made a rough guess about the White Level 4 Mall, believing that it might contain equipment or technology that could further counter the Blood Demons. After all, if it weren''t for Shen Hao, just eliminating them would require a Chosen One to kill three to four thousand Blood Demons to achieve a promotion. To accumulate such a number of combat achievements in normal battles would take a considerable time, even for those with Blue Talents. If the Level 4 Mall obtained through such efforts turned out to be ordinary, it would be out of proportion with the difficulty of promotion, and the Chosen One Mall would seem more like false hope. After all, Shen Hao''s emergence was entirely a stroke of luck against the odds. More than one person was guessing that Shen Hao''s Talent wasn''t just at the Purple Epic level. That kind of power that transcends levels and disregards numbers was truly shocking! The time needed for testing wasn''t long. Ten Spirit Testing Talismans were precisely used in various experiments. Whether it was detecting Blood Demons in battle, testing the blood of Blood Demons, or using mixed screening to test everyone''s blood.... The answer exhilarated everyone. "It works!" Dong Gong quickly reported back to Shen Hao, "Moreover, the lower the concentration of the substance being tested, the less it consumes. Direct detection of a Blood Demon individual can only be used once, but if it''s detecting a mix of fifty people''s blood, it can be used up to twenty times effectively. Unfortunately, a mix of a hundred people''s blood can no longer be detected, it seems like the Extraordinary characteristics are below the minimum detection range." "Have you reported this?" Shen Hao was equally happy, but quickly got to the point. "It has been reported, but if we want to carry out this kind of detection nationwide, even just preliminary screenings, the number of Spirit Talismans needed would be incredibly large," Dong Gong quickly explained. "Before we master the method for large-scale production, we can only give priority to the screening of management groups and key units, especially military units. These are the organizations where infiltration by the Blood Demons must be prevented to the greatest extent possible." "Alright, since it''s useful, I''ll exchange for a batch right away for emergency use," Shen Hao agreed. After the initial anticipation, he had realized that unless they could master the mass production of these talismans, relying solely on exchanges made it very difficult to carry out a comprehensive selection. But being able to provide them to key organizations already made a tremendous difference. Just as Dong Gong had said, some institutions absolutely must not be compromised. "Additionally, there''s been another suggestion," Dong Gong heaved a slight sigh of relief, but continued, "Some people recommend providing some of the Spirit Testing Paper to key leadership groups in other countries as a means of testing because if their order collapses and they face comprehensive defeat, we would be under tremendous pressure." "...." Upon hearing this, Shen Hao''s brows furrowed. He understood that Dong Gong was correct; his concern wasn''t whether or not to give, but about how to ensure these precious talismans were used in the right places. ``` Indeed, once the Blood Demons detected by the Sensing Talismans he exchanged were killed, he would also receive points feedback. This further confirmed that the rule of points feedback was very likely operating according to his "Causality" conjecture. In such circumstances, overseas was a Blue Sea for acquiring points. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, while he could still exert a certain supervisory effect domestically with his current strength and irreplaceable role, control over international situations could easily become out of reach. Shen Hao was not unwilling to trust those people, but he also did not wish to test human nature. If the Sensing Talismans were to appear in large quantities and at high prices on the market, what would be the point? "I can give them, but not without a price," Shen Hao finally said in a deep voice, "I need to gather their top scientists to participate in the related research of the Mall''s technology. I must have a share in the ownership and management rights of the research institute. Moreover, every Sensing Talisman needs reliable supervision; every use must be recorded to ensure they are used where they should be. If I ever find out there has been deceit, I will never trust them again, nor will I provide any further help!" Dong Gong''s breath hitched, and even through the communication, he seemed to feel the overwhelming pressure at that moment! It was not Dominator pressure. But since the moment Shen Hao accomplished the feat of instantly killing more than fifteen hundred Blood Demons by himself during the day, many already realized that the upper limit of the Chosen One''s power was unfathomable! And from that moment, Shen Hao had become the one standing at the pinnacle of all Chosen Ones, the symbol representing the strongest force of the Chosen Onesand he had already deeply ingrained himself in the hearts of the people! Especially since he was not alone, nor was he simply a "Superhero"! He was rational, powerful, with the ability and wisdom to establish a collective of interests, expand influence, and seize power! In this crisis threatening countless lives, as long as he continued to grow stronger, continued to make saving the world, saving civilization his mission, and kept bringing benefits and a sense of security to others, more and more people would rally around him! He was still somewhat young, but already a "Major Trend" that could be seen clearly! Even Dong Gong himself was also one of those pursuing this Major Trend, wasn''t he? "I will convey your conditions and attitude," Dong Gong said respectfully. Nowadays, no matter from which aspect, Shen Hao''s voice could no longer be ignored by anyone. After ending the communication, Shen Hao directly exchanged for two thousand Sensing Talismans. Looking at the points that had suddenly decreased by almost half, he couldn''t help but feel the importance of points. For his personal strength enhancement, he hardly needed many. But the consumption elsewhere was boundless. Not only Sensing Talismans, but the weaponry and equipment in the White Level 4 could easily allow soldiers to take on seven or eight Blood Demons without much problem. Moreover, the Store Level was also very important. As effective as Sensing Talismans are in detecting Blood Demons, the cost is too great, and the return on investment is too low. The research that could be undertaken was likely to be ineffective. After all, it''s a system that humans had not encountered before. "Indeed, I need to upgrade the Mall as soon as possible," Shen Hao thought to himself. Chapter 45 The Best News The Chosen One Mall seemed to have everything one might need, but in reality, many items were grey-white, unviewable, and not for sale. All products adhered to a certain strength limitation, and at White Level 4 Mall, one could only purchase items of that specific tier.Shen Hao flipped his hand, and two new Flying Knives hovered in front of him. Lighter and harder than the White Level 3 Flying Knives he had purchased before, the engravings on their surfaces seemed to emit a special airflow that allowed them to fly faster, as if propelled. In the hands of an ordinary Chosen One, they might perform quite well. But in Shen Hao''s hands, they were just so-so. No different from using a fruit knife. Either way, it was a one-stroke kill, no difference at all. "Team Leader Shen, we''ve received a report from the target residential area, revealing seven Blood Demons exposed and killed, with six more people missing and currently being searched for," reported a voice from the helicopter co-pilot through the headset. Again this scenario. "Then fly overhead and let me have a look," Shen Hao instructed, feeling somewhat helpless. This situation had been occurring quite frequently lately. By then, the sky was already faintly bright, and the points he was acquiring were diminishing. Clearly, the Blood Demons were preventing him from obtaining more points. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the current situation, piling up points on one person could yield greater effects. Even if other Chosen Ones obtained them, in White Level 1 and White Level 2 Malls, they could not purchase much of value. Moreover, realizing that it was increasingly difficult to engage in mass slaughters that incited fear, Blood Demons were choosing to hide more and more. Even in a city full of surveillance, it was hard to keep hiding, but with their numbers, they could greatly strain the resources and manpower. In such a large city, playing hide-and-seek was not easy. Not only were human combat experiences improving, but the Blood Demons were also increasingly displaying cunning behaviors. This was a war between two intelligent species. "Should I look for Blood Demons in other cities?" Shen Hao pondered internally. To unlock the White Level 5 Mall required a total of two million points. Although only four times higher, it was still a daunting number. He needed more Blood Demons. However, after a bit of contemplation, Shen Hao quickly dismissed the idea. This issue couldn''t be resolved by merely moving locations. As long as a large number of people gathered, the Blood Demons could easily guess that he was coming to inspect and would take any measure to avoid appearing before him. Unless it was like the situation at the Third Hospital, where the demon cave was discovered beforehand, allowing him to launch a surprise attack to resolve it and gain a chance to earn a substantial amount of points. Shen Hao seemed to think of something and reconnected with Dong Gong. "What''s the situation in the villages?" Yes, the villages, especially those with close-knit relationships and mostly elderly and weak residents, with relatively isolated news, would similarly be places where Blood Demons could easily parasitize and spread! The Intelligent Group had naturally realized this as well and had dispatched personnel to investigate early on. "The situation in several villages near Donghua City is indeed severe," Dong Gong had also just received the first-hand information, "When our troops began to gather the villagers, many Blood Demons directly fled into the forests. The most severe village has been completely annihilated, and many skeletons have been found. Judging by the number, there might be more than one Level 4 Blood Demon." Shen Hao''s heart sank slightly. According to the investigation from the Third Hospital, Blood Demons consume humans to enhance their strength and also have a digestion period. The first instance of human consumption by the Blood Demon should have been twenty-two days ago. Given the hospital''s facilities, it could have consumed more, but it did not, which indicates that the number of over a hundred people is already the limit for this period. This means that currently, the strength of the Blood Demons should only be between Level 4 and 5. However, this was already troublesome enough. Although a Level 4 Blood Demon is no match for Shen Hao, that''s only because Shen Hao is strong. Moreover, human monitoring intensity is limited to cities and cannot possibly cover the wilderness. The perception, speed, and strength of advanced Blood Demons are not lacking, making them definitely harder to capture. "However, villages a bit further away seem to be safe," Dong Gong finally shared some good news. In front of him was a map of Donghua City with several key addresses highlighted in red and connected to form a circle, "The villages where Blood Demons have appeared are all relatively close to Donghua City. The Analysis Department speculates that the parasitism of Blood Demons might also have other restrictions, such as not being able to be too far from the Matrix." "That is indeed possible," Shen Hao''s eyes brightened, "The Matrix has strong control power over ordinary Blood Demons, even being able to place its consciousness within ordinary Blood Demons to speak with me. I don''t believe such control is without any distance limitations. If it were so, one Matrix would be enough for the entire world." Previously, interrogation of the Blood Demon had revealed that there is more than one Matrix. There are Matrices abroad and others in different places. And the Matrix for these Blood Demons in Donghua City is right here in Donghua City! "If that is really the case, then it could be considered the best news in the past few days," Dong Gong also sighed in relief slightly, "According to the worst-case scenario analysis by the Analysis Department, if Blood Demons have already spread through every city and all at a one-thousandth ratio, then in two to three months, the population infested with parasites could exceed one percent of the total population, and within four to five months, it could reach ten percent! After that... the Blood Demons would no longer need to hide, the ones hiding would be us." Although this is a prediction in the worst-case scenario, once the number of Blood Demons reaches a certain proportion, they can stop hiding, stop sneaking around, and brazenly consume and parasitize humans. The proportion could explode in a short amount of time. The situation where an entire town was infested, as in the Northern Alliance, is exactly such a case. From ten percent to one hundred percent might only be a matter of days! "We still know too little about Blood Demons. With the Matrix present, we can''t even capture any alive to conduct specific research and experiments," Shen Hao spoke gravely, "However, if we can capture and control a Matrix, the situation will be completely different." "Exactly!" Dong Gong''s tone perked up, "The Analysis Department has just submitted a report on this, and I was about to send it to you, Team Leader." Although only two days have passed since the discovery of the Blood Demons, the importance of the Matrix has continued to emerge. Being able to remotely kill all Blood Demons severely hinders our research and understanding of them. Similarly, If we can capture and control a Matrix, the impact would be immeasurable. The guesses triggered by the situation in the countryside further underscored the importance of the Matrix. Even on the Chosen One panel, being the first to capture a Matrix would likely yield a special reward. Chapter 46 The Sinner of the Species "No need to look at the report, just increase the support. I demand that Donghua City be surrounded so tightly that not even air can get through," Shen Hao paused, his tone growing grave as he continued, "Since it likes to play hide and seek, let''s play along.""Understood!" Dong Gong responded. With Shen Hao there, the Matrix in Donghua City might be the easiest to catch among all the Matrices nationwide. Under no circumstances could they let it escape! Troops, drones, search dogs... All support must be increased! After hanging up the call, Shen Hao leaned forward to peer through the helicopter''s window, overlooking the city below that was just brightening with dawn. In just two short days, this once familiar hometown seemed to have become completely different. The streets were eerily quiet, with only military personnel on alert and military vehicles speeding back and forth. In some places, the sound of gunfire still erupted intermittently, keeping countless people awake all night. "One more day," Shen Hao looked at his external panel. The progress had already reached seventy-three percent. Shen Hao could now somewhat understand the sentiments of those civilizations in his dream. Being endowed with a Red Mythical Talent at the start gave him immense, unparalleled personal strength. But, when faced with this first Trial, he also felt extraordinarily challenged. If there were no more cheats, perhaps he could still win, but how many people would die? One percent, or ten percent? And how many would die in the next Trial? "Among those extinct civilizations, there must have been chances of a Red Talent at the start, but they still perished," Shen Hao pursed his lips, his heart urgently hoping that this cheat, which gathered the last struggles of countless civilizations, would become even stronger. When facing an enemy like the Civilization Trial, all possible measures should be taken. Cheating should be done as extensively as possible! "Team Leader Shen, a report has come in from the targeted neighborhood, three Blood Demons exposed and nine people missing." "Hmm, fly overhead so I can review the area," Shen Hao said. "Yes." "..." As Shen Hao continued to push the review and steadily shrink the hiding spaces for the Blood Demons, in the city, within some filthy, dark corner that was so squalid you couldn''t even see the sunlight if you looked up, several figures were converging. If an adult were to see the scene, they would surely find it ridiculous. Because four or five adults were kneeling reverently on the ground while three children sat squarely in front of these adults. One of them was even a girl who looked no more than three or four years old. But her expression at the moment was extremely sinister, coupled with an innocent and tender face, a glance was enough to determine this was not human, plunging the observer into an uncanny valley of terror. She was the Matrix of Donghua City! However, at this moment, she was looking discontentedly at the two children in front of her. "Only the two of you came?" "No, three of us," a boy about seven or eight years old replied in a soft laugh, though his voice was a hoarse female''s, "The other one can''t blend in with such small children, so it had its children wait outside." "Not enough!" the Matrix of Donghua City raised its voice, "I''ve been calling for help for a whole day, why have only three come!" "You should be grateful." The last one, taking the appearance of a five or six-year-old boy, had a voice just as hoarse and viscous, as if it were the sound of blood vibrating. "More and more human troops are rushing here, do you know how much risk we took to come and support you?" Indeed, these two Blood Demons weren''t the children of Donghua City''s Matrix. Instead, they were the children of other Matrices. As early as the day before yesterday at Donghua No.1 Middle School, when it first locked eyes with Shen Hao, the Donghua City Matrix had sent out a distress call to the nearest other Matrices. But now, only three Matrices have come! The Matrix of Donghua City could feel the anger in the mood. "Risk? Letting the Chosen One continue to live is the greatest risk!" Its voice was sharp, "Didn''t you see that image? In such a short time, even children at Level 4 are no match for him!" "That''s because you''re too useless!" A Blood Demon Mother sneered, "If it truly was such a terrifying Talent, you should have eliminated all your children right away, see how many points you''ve fed him." "All right," another Matrix who seemed to be good-natured tried to mediate, "Killing our own children is too cruel for us, but right now, the most important thing is to escort you to escape." "..." The Donghua City Matrix was silent at the moment. Indeed, if a sufficient number of its own kind had come to support it, strong enough, maybe they could try to kill the Chosen One. But with only three, it dared not gamble. No matter what, it could not fall into the hands of the Chosen One, it had no assurance that it wouldn''t lose all its courage to resist under such an extreme and terrible Talent. Just a single glance at those eyes, even through its children, could bring it unforgettable fear. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Since you were able to get in, then take me out," the Matrix of Donghua City finally said. It was ready to flee. Escaping wasn''t shameful, for each Matrix was a precious foundation for the revival of the civilization. "It''s not that easy now, human reinforcements are constantly increasing, our blending in was also due to a rare gap." "We can''t delay any longer. Several Parasite Failures have already appeared, you know what that kind of individual means!" The Matrix of Donghua City sounded increasingly irritable, "Plus that damn Chosen One, the longer we wait, the harder it will be for me to leave." The words "Parasite Failure" seemed to provoke something. The other two Matrices, for a moment, remained silent. After a while, the one that looked like a five or six-year-old Blood Demon finally uttered a hoarse voice. "You are truly a sinner of our entire species." "..." The Matrix of Donghua City did not respond. Now, it couldn''t refute that statement. "Let''s move quickly, then." It was the other Matrix who spoke, "We will only let the children assist you, the original bodies will stay at the furthest distance, never getting close. Also, gather all your children hidden outside the city. In times like these, you shouldn''t think about keeping them anymore. In the end, if we can''t escape, then go back to the embrace of the great Mother Sea swiftly, so at least when our civilization revives, you may keep some decent legacy in the annals of our history." "..." The Matrix of Donghua City was silent for a long time before slowly speaking, "Okay." "How long will you need?" "Until tomorrow morning, those children have already been discovered," it replied "Good." After setting the time, the other two Matrices withdrew their consciousness, and the two Blood Demons that woke up, seeing the Matrix in front of them, respectfully prostrated themselves on the ground. Chapter 47 Plugin Update! In the world of the Blood Demons, the Matrix holds a position of supreme authority.Ordinary Blood Demons actually do not possess self-awareness, but rather function like machines, obeying the instructions of the Matrix and playing the role of the parasite in everything, reflecting emptily on all matters, only experiencing instinctual fear when faced with death. However, a qualitative change occurs after reaching Level 4. It seems as if the parasites merge even more thoroughly, possessing complex emotions, which may interfere with or even dictate their actions. This intelligence was also supplemented today by the "Analysis Department," a group of experts. However, compared to the gains of the previous day, today''s intelligence did not make any significant progress. Even as night fell once again, and Shen Hao had inspected most of the city, no trace of the Matrix was found. The war that was now unfolding in Donghua City had changed its form, no longer centering around gathering crowds for inspection, but rather playing a dangerous and thrilling game of "hide and seek" with the Blood Demons, using an increasing number of drones, all the surveillance cameras, and reports from the public. By one o''clock in the morning, all residents had finally been inspected. Shen Hao temporarily returned to the base located at Donghua No.1 Middle School. In a conference room, a huge white screen displayed the map of Donghua City, with the number at the top highlighted in red. 328. "Is this the current total of missing population?" Shen Hao sat down, standing as he asked, "Some of them should be victims, right?" "Indeed, some skeletons hidden by the Blood Demons have been found." Dong Gong nodded, "The actual number of Blood Demons should be less than this figure." The number on the screen suddenly changed. It dropped by three. This indicated that three Blood Demons had been detected and eliminated. They could have been the Chosen One, special equipment warriors, or search teams formed by ordinary soldiers. During the day, Shen Hao had once again purchased a large number of weapons, the number of special equipment squads had multiplied several times, and together with the independent functioning Chosen Ones, the three hundred-plus Blood Demons could barely stir up any trouble. It was only a matter of time before they were completely eradicated. However, the Blood Demons, or rather the Matrix, would certainly not just sit back and wait for death. "If I''m not mistaken, those Blood Demons outside the city should also be showing a tendency to converge on the city," Shen Hao spoke up. "Indeed," Dong Gong nodded, pointing to several spots on the edge of the map, "These locations have all had sporadic Blood Demon sightings in the past two hours, infrared detection has also yielded special findings, and much evidence is indicating that those Blood Demons that fled from the villages are converging on Donghua Citythese creatures are probably trying to escort the Matrix in breaking out." This was not difficult to guess. After the identities of the Blood Demons were uncovered, the war had effectively returned to a rhythm familiar to humans. It didn''t even require the Analysis Department to make a special analysis. Even a military enthusiast could probably analyze the situation quite accurately. At the moment, it''s nothing more than a group of dangerous elements hiding within the city, attempting to leave, while another group of dangerous elements is preparing to assist them from the outside. "The Blood Demons outside the city are easier to deal with. Although they can hide and are very careful, infrared detection is our secret weapon to find them, and we have already begun the cleanup," Dong Gong continued, "But those inside the city are indeed troublesome. Donghua City can be considered a large city with all kinds of complex structures and hidden corners. If the Matrix has parasitized a child or even an infant, the difficulty of finding it will increase greatly." He didn''t need to be told, Shen Hao knew that this game of "hide-and-seek" wouldn''t be easy to win. The baby was roughly the size of a cat, and just by putting Donghua City under such strict lockdown, a significant amount of human and material resources had already been expended. Infrared surveillance covered nearly every outer area, with a massive number of drones conducting a carpet style search, and they also had to consider the Blood Demon infiltrating residents'' homes. Experts predicted that the search operation could last up to half a month at most if they continuously contracted the absolute control line, inching inward. That was too slow. Moreover, the Matrix would certainly choose to break out, and even more so, the time to do so could be faster and sooner, not giving them much of a chance to call in more reinforcements. Shen Hao didn''t have a good solution either. After waiting for the helicopter to refuel, he stood up and said, "I''ll continue patrolling, and also, send a few more helicopters to circle overhead." "Understood," Dong Gong said with a smile, "Now, the sound of armed helicopters is very intimidating to the Blood Demons. Just hearing the noise, quite a few Blood Demons voluntarily expose themselves." This was the deterrence Shen Hao wielded now. Although it was also a means used by the Blood Demons to prevent him from gaining more points, indisputably, this situation was heartening. Even some residents could only fall asleep peacefully when they heard the helicopters hovering nearby. Shen Hao then randomly hid himself aboard one of the helicopters. Looking at his cheat panel. It had reached ninety-two percent. At most, just six more hours! He knew that the Blood Demons definitely had their ways, but that was fine, he would have his cheats! Shen Hao only hoped that the cheat would be powerful enough. Time passed bit by bit amidst the relentless search. Until the sky began to show a faint light, and then turned fully bright, signaling the official start of a new day, Shen Hao, who had been constantly watching the progress bar of the cheat, finally saw the last percentage point complete! The cheat was updated! Without any pause, the interface changed abruptly. It was still the same crude-style drawing, so rudimentary that it was only text. [Confirming the current version of Civilization Trial as 1.1491. In this version, there is a certain censorship mechanism, allowing only one cheat to be loaded every 172 hours, 25 minutes, and 14 seconds. Currently, you can choose from the following five cheats.] [Basic Database External Tool: This can access the database of the Civilization Trial to find the basic content of the current Trial (created by the Saiji Civilization).] [VIP Cheat First Edition: This cheat grants permanent VIP1 status and corresponding privileges in the Point Mall (created by the Kejin Civilization).] [Drop Hack First Edition: This cheat increases the drop rate by double (created by the Kejin Civilization).] [Points Hack First Edition: This cheat allows the user to earn double points (created by the Kejin Civilization).] [Map Cheat First Edition: Enables a map centered around the individual, searching and marking all point sources within the map range; the size of the map is determined by the user''s Spirit Points (created by the Saiji Civilization).] [Note: Some cheats may be prohibited from use after a significant version update, and new cheats will also be updated synchronously. Please choose carefully according to the current Trial situation to maximize effectiveness.] Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 48 Powerful New Plugin! "Yes!" At this moment, Shen Hao even fiercely clenched his fist.He didn''t control his emotions at all, nor did he want to control the emotions of the moment! Although it was only a short three days, with the appearance of Blood Demons and the unfolding of the war, his expectation for external tools had grown immensely. And now, his expectations had been fulfilled! He was even somewhat impatient, wanting those Blood Demons to pay a painful price! However, before that, he still needed to make a careful selection. Shen Hao''s mood quickly calmed down. The text on the external tool interface was very clear, in the current version, he could choose only one external tool to load within a certain period, roughly calculated as over seven days and four hours. That is, choosing one from five external tools now, he would then be able to load the second one after seven days. "This information on the external tools is too scant," Shen Hao tried to let the external tool suite give more information about them, but he couldn''t achieve that. It seemed that the rudimentary content on this primitive interface was all there was. This undoubtedly made his choice more difficult. For instance, the Basic Database External Tool, how basic it is exactly, and how much intelligence about the Blood Demon could it provide him? Or take the Map Cheat, it seems urgently needed, but just how large is this map? If it''s only a few hundred meters, then with his strength enhancement, his own perception could reach that. In contrast, the three external tools manufactured by Kejin Civilization seemed to have clear and definite effects. Especially the Drop Hack and points hack. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Double drops! Double points! The former would greatly increase the number of ability balls acquired, as feedback from the frontlines indicated, the ability balls had a massive impact on the strength enhancement of the Chosen One, even with the same basic three-dimensional data, a Chosen One with strong abilities could demonstrate an overwhelming martial superiority. The latter, needless to say, one could never have too many points! Swiftly upgrading the store level, was crucial for the entire trial, personal strength, and even the future development of Human Civilization! "I freaking want them all!" Shen Hao even burst out with a curse in his heart. It was the first time since acquiring the Dominator Talent that he felt this complete lack of desire to control his emotions. Nonetheless, a choice still had to be made. "The database has too many unknowns, the store VIP also unknown, exclude them for now, drops and points are certainly important, but they are safe choices, the doubling might need some time to show a sufficient qualitative effect, as for the map... it''s a gamble, if the range of the map is large enough, I could become the greatest fear of the Blood Demons! But if it''s very small, then I could also find and identify Blood Demons myself," Shen Hao didn''t let himself get trapped in meaningless conflict, after analyzing the pros and cons of each external tool, he made his choice directly. Map Cheat, first edition! Right, since he could choose a second external tool after one week, then the needs of this week would become the focus. Since he was currently playing "hide and seek" with the Blood Demon Mother, Shen Hao was willing to bet on the strength of the Map Cheat! The moment he made his choice, he could feel through the "Sovereign" Talent that something had connected to his soul, on one side binding with the external tool suite, and on the other side, forming certain connections with the Chosen One panel. Simultaneously, the map unfolded in his mind! Radius three thousand four hundred meters! "My current spirit is 19 points, a radius of three thousand four hundred meters, nearly seven kilometers in diameter!" At this moment, Shen Hao let his joy burst forth completely. Because he knew, he had bet correctly! This Map Cheat was powerful enough! His gaze swept over the map, and Shen Hao discovered that there wasn''t much on itno terrain, no buildings, just a blank space. However, as the helicopter patrolled, soon two or three red dots appeared on the map! "Move two thousand meters to the four o''clock direction," Shen Hao instructed. "Yes!" The pilot was somewhat puzzled but did not ask why. By this point, Shen Hao had already accumulated enough prestige in the hearts of these Soldiers; in such a war, no warrior wants to stand behind such a powerful presence. A distance of two kilometers, for an armed helicopter, was also just a matter of one or two minutes. Shen Hao soon realized that he could project the map annotations into his Perception whenever he wished. Under his current Perception, the two Blood Demons hiding in an abandoned house below were as clear as lights in the dark, even clear through walls, including their outlines! Even the most powerful infrared couldn''t achieve such an effect. "Hehe." Shen Hao''s mouth curved in a smile. The copilot, curious, watched him; this was the first time he had seen Team Leader Shen smile in the past two days. Had he discovered something? The next moment, he saw Team Leader Shen raise his hand and lightly flick, and two Flying Knives surrounded by currents of air plummeted down! Although the height was beyond the range of Shen Hao''s Telekinesis, under the powerful "slingshot" created by Telekinesis, the mixed soil walls could not block the sharp knives, and under the Sovereign''s control, there was no possibility of them going astray! The two Blood Demons, having no time to react, were directly pierced through their necks! Points changed hands! The points from killing were a bit low, with a Blood Demon worth only about one hundred fifty, but at that moment, none of that mattered! What''s more significant wasplaying hide and seek while cheating, how were these Blood Demons going to hide? "Shen... Team Leader Shen?" The copilot and pilot both stared blankly at Shen Hao, seemingly unable to grasp his actions. Or rather, they had grasped them, but were somewhat in disbelief. It wasn''t until Shen Hao faintly said, "There were two Blood Demons hidden there; they''ve been dealt with. Send someone to handle it," that the two finally believed that Team Leader Shen had indeed been attacking the Blood Demons! But how was that possible? That was over a whopping two thousand meters away, and he simply instructed them to come over! If Team Leader Shen could do such a thing, then the Blood Demons would have no chance to hide! "Yes!" Suppressing his inner excitement and curiosity, the copilot quickly informed, "This is Helicopter Number 4. Coordinates 54751478, Team Leader Shen has killed two Blood Demons from the air, deploying the nearest ground forces to take care of it, repeat, this is Helicopter Number 4..." He hadn''t finished broadcasting the notification when he heard Shen Hao give another instruction. "Direction seven o''clock, twelve hundred meters." "Yes!" The pilot''s voice was filled with uncontrollable excitement. Although they didn''t know how Team Leader Shen had suddenly become so formidable. But, they knew. The "hide and seek" game was over, and the doomsday for those Blood Demons was coming! Chapter 49 The Game Has Changed The end of the Blood Demons was indeed approaching.If the first cheat, starting with a Red Mythical Talent, could still be considered within the "play" of the Civilization Trial, at most it was just good luck, then this second map cheat completely broke the rules of the Civilization Trial! Parasite? Lurking? Hiding? As long as they entered within the range of Shen Hao''s map, all Blood Demons had nowhere to hide! This map was clearly directly invading and obtaining the core data of the Civilization Trial, marking information based on the potential sources of points, and in the current Trial, the only source of points for the Chosen One was the Blood Demons. It could be said that from this moment on, the rules of war had completely changed with Shen Hao. It turned into a head-on clash with the Blood Demons! "Six o''clock direction, two thousand three hundred meters," Shen Hao still had three Flying Knives, which he used to easily kill three Blood Demons hidden in the sewer. Then he reported the next address. Meanwhile, at the location he had just mentioned, several Soldiers cautiously entered the house, which was already uninhabited, and at first glance, they saw a wall pierced with a hole and two withered corpses that had fallen from inside a cupboard. "Two Blood Demon corpses found and recovered." The captain reported over the channel, and from the hole in the wall, one could clearly see the sky and even the distinct trajectory of the attack. From hundreds of meters up in the helicopter, throwing two Flying Knives to kill the Blood Demons hiding motionless inside the cupboard! Too strong. So powerful that it somewhat exceeded their understanding of Shen Hao. Just then, an excited voice, suppressed with urgency, came through the command channel again. "Direction 51452578, inside the sewer pipe, go recover three Blood Demon corpses, and don''t forget to collect Team Leader Shen''s Flying Knives as well!" "There''s more?" The captain quickly checked the distance, it was only thirteen hundred meters away! Which meant that after killing those two Blood Demons, Team Leader Shen headed straight there, not stopping for a moment! Having fought with the Blood Demons for two days, he naturally understood what this meant! Taking a deep breath, his emotions surged with excitement amidst the shock. "Quick! Clear up this place, find the Flying Knives, let''s follow Team Leader Shen!" The rest of the warriors were equally exhilarated. But they were still one step too late; another team closer to the scene was already taking care of it. Meanwhile, Shen Hao continued to report positions relentlessly. In just a short span of ten minutes, he had found and handled more than a dozen Blood Demons! The command channel for the ground troops buzzed with activity, and more and more Soldiers chose to follow Shen Hao''s movements; even though they couldn''t keep up, just listening to the voices over the channel brought them great joy. Every time a voice appeared, it meant a Blood Demon had been found and dealt with! The efficiency of Shen Hao alone far exceeded the search efforts of countless others! The Analysis Department was completely startled. An urgent call from Dong Gong came through. "Team Leader, have you mastered some new method for quickly finding Blood Demons?" he asked eagerly. "That''s right," Shen Hao admitted straightforwardly, "I''ve already advanced to Level 3. After trying out a blue ability that dropped, combined with my Talent, there indeed was a pleasant surprise." He didn''t elaborate on what the ability was, nor did he need to explain too much. In fact, if he kept on cheating like this, some performances would only become increasingly difficult to explain. It''s better to start maintaining a sense of mystery from now on. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As his strength continuously grew and his status steadily rose, there wouldn''t be anyone daring enough to probe too deeply. At this moment, Dong Gong indeed had no interest in understanding what specific blue ability it was; he was urgently asking, "You were just conducting an experiment, weren''t you? How did it go? How many Blood Demons can you detect within the range? Is the accuracy high?" "Yes, I''ve arrived at a conclusion," Shen Hao spoke with certainty, "Within a three-thousand-meter radius, if a Blood Demon appears, even for just a moment, it absolutely cannot escape my perception!" "A three-thousand-meter radius?" Dong Gong took a sharp breath and even stood up abruptly from his seat. All the people in the command center, for the most part, stopped what they were doing and looked at him intently. Even the Analysis Department and Intelligent Group, who were located online, at that moment, fell silent! Upon hearing the phrase "three-thousand-meter radius", some people''s hearts even skipped a beat! "That''s right, it might be more than three thousand meters. As my Spirit value increases, this range will further expand," Shen Hao didn''t waste any time and quickly instructed, "Based on a three-thousand-meter radius, plan out our scouting route for me. Next, I won''t be killing them outright; instead, I will lower my altitude and control them with suppression, so we must prepare the ground combat troops in advance to contain them, avoiding any escape of the Blood Demons." Killing them so swiftly earlier was just to experiment with the map, but Shen Hao certainly hadn''t forgotten that capturing a Matrix alive was the core objective of this "hide-and-seek". "Yes!" Dong Gong shouted loudly, his excitement barely concealed. Not only him, but when he notified the other members of the Analysis Department, the entire Intelligent Group immediately stirred. "With a three-thousand-meter radius, sitting in a helicopter, it would only take two hours to scout the entire city!" "If we really can ensure there is no oversight, then not a single Blood Demon will escape!" "We must not be careless, considering the possibility of the Blood Demons hiding and the noise from the helicopter being quite loud." "How about moving on the ground?" "We''re not yet clear on the strength of the Matrix, but it definitely won''t be getting away!" "Gentlemen, within two hours, capture the Matrix!" "..." The excitement was palpable among them, yet they were also filled with shock and a sense of awe. Merely ten minutes ago, the atmosphere here was heavy, because finding a Matrix likely parasitizing a child, or even an infant, within a short span of time seemed incredibly difficult. If delayed too long, the situation would become much worse. Additionally, they had already invested tremendous manpower and resources in order to capture the Matrix. But nobody had anticipated that a problem which seemed insurmountable would suddenly become so simple! Adding a detection range with a three-thousand-meter radius directly reduced the difficulty of capturing the Matrix from Hell to easy. In fact, there was no need for this gathered group of elites; even if only Shen Hao conducted a sweep by himself, he had a high probability of making the capture! But no one felt they had become redundant! They would rather have it even simpler! Meanwhile, Shen Hao''s incredibly potent new ability also quickly spread upwards. Chapter 50 Inescapable! At the news, some at the high-level meeting even slammed the table fiercely."Good! Very good!" The dull and anxious atmosphere of the meeting was swept away in an instant. "The Chosen One truly is the embodiment of a miracle!" "Shen Hao is the miracle, his ability couldn''t have come at a better time!" "Truly someone with the world''s top luck!" "We must capture the Matrix quickly, provide whatever support is needed!" "Correct, the situation around the world is deteriorating rapidly, we don''t have much time left." For the nation''s high-level, their position allowed them to see greater dangers, not just in Donghua City. Some situations had even left people feeling breathless. But it must be said, ever since this disaster began, every time they were greatly surprised, it was Shen Hao! Whether it was the Talent to identify Blood Demons from the start, the ability to control Blood Demons, or the powerful strength to take on a thousand single-handedly, Shen Hao''s level completely transcended any other Chosen One, and in this disaster, his importance had reached an indispensable level! Some even began to suspect that he might possess a Golden Legendary Talent. No matter how, in the face of such a disaster, all of humanity needed such a strong being to stand up! At this moment, in Donghua City, a massive number of people were mobilized, seemingly making up for the previous slow efficiency, everyone was holding their breath. Shen Hao''s route was quickly designated, tens of thousands of fully armed warriors assisted, striving to control every Blood Demon. Because of the map''s existence, Blood Demons couldn''t hide, and the most complicated step was directly omitted from the whole process. Shen Hao only needed to find them, then lower his altitude, just sitting at the edge of the helicopter''s open hatch, his star-like eyes sweeping over, and the Blood Demons would fall to the ground without any resistance. Even if some Blood Demons heard the helicopter''s noise early or realized they had been exposed and tried to flee in advance, they couldn''t evade the surrounding net. The remaining Blood Demons in the city were being rapidly cleaned up! This sudden increase in efficiency, by countless times, was obviously noticed by the Matrix. At this moment, in the Matrix of Donghua City, there was an unbelievable fear in its gaze. "Another one! How is this possible?" Several Blood Demons accompanied it, but these lower-level Blood Demons couldn''t understand its anxiety, "How can we be found so quickly? What Talent does that Chosen One have?" At this moment, the Matrix even envied those Blood Demons beside it that had not yet developed emotions. They would not fear like it did. The fear of death was also one of the biggest weaknesses of their Species! "No, we can''t stay here any longer!" The Matrix of Donghua City knew that at this rate, it would be found before the appointed time came! Just the thought of facing those eyes with its true body nearly overwhelmed it with boundless fear! Run! Run now! Without any hesitation, the Matrix of Donghua City mobilized all of its offspring hiding outside the city in advance! Among them were even four Level 4s! To avoid infrared detection, these Blood Demons had buried themselves deep underground, and the moment they received the Matrix''s command, they surged out of the shadows, charging fiercely toward the human defense lines stationed outside the city. "Enemy attack!" "Blood Demons spotted, numbers exceeding one hundred!" "Attack! Don''t be stingy with ammo!" "..." At the same time, as many as seven or eight defense lines were under assault by Blood Demons that charged fearlessly, barely hiding their forms, only protecting the vulnerable spots on their necks, like wild beasts lured by Blood Food, howling as they charged toward the human defense lines! ``` But this sudden attack not only did not cause concern at the command center, it actually brought waves of joy. "The Matrix can''t hold back anymore!" "It couldn''t wait any longer; if it did, escape would be even less likely!" "Hit them hard and fast, and clear out all Blood Demons swiftly!" "Send the Chosen One over! Let the Chosen One finish them off wherever possible, don''t waste the points!" "Wait, more powerful Blood Demons are appearing!" "..." In the front-line footage, indeed, more Blood Demons appeared. Although their numbers were not large, they seemed stronger and swelled their bodies like Level 4 Blood Demons. There were as many as seven or eight of them! Each one signified the loss of more than a hundred human lives! Reinforcements? At this moment, many realized that this could very well be support from other Matrices! They quickly responded. "Quick, facial recognition, see where these Blood Demons came from?" Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "These are Blood Demons from other cities!" "The Matrices from other cities might have also arrived nearby!" "..." Indeed, it was support, but it also meant exposing more Matrix intelligence to humans! The sound of gunfire on the front lines intensified in an instant. Even the city''s residents could hear it. But at this moment, the sound of guns did not frighten them; instead, it brought them a sense of security. Because everyone knew that in this country, at the moment, guns still belonged to humans, and their barrels were aimed at the enemy! In the face of genuine military might of human civilization, even those seemingly fearsome Level 4 Blood Demons were no match at all! Even if they could withstand one shell, what about two or three? Appearing so audaciously in front of the military meant an inevitable end for these Blood Demons. Hence, Shen Hao did not inquire about the situation on the front line; he had his own mission. And that was to capture the Matrix! "Among the dozen attack points, one must be the Matrix''s breakout spot," Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, "We''re at such a point, and this Matrix still wants to play hide and seek." "Heh," Dong Gong even chuckled over the communication channel, "Through previous searches and the current actions of the Blood Demons, we have narrowed down all the possible areas it could be in to just four. With Team Leader Shen''s detection range, you can complete a comprehensive search within the time limit. It won''t escape!" A detection radius of three kilometers is by no means a small area. "Which area has the highest probability?" Shen Hao asked. "I''ve sent it to you," Dong Gong''s tone carried a sort of anticipation, he said softly, "That''s the trap we prepared especially for it." Indeed, a trap. Knowing that a Blood Demon Mother has intelligence not inferior to humans; knowing it would absolutely not dare face Shen Hao; knowing it could track, even observe Shen Hao''s position through its offspring Blood Demons; knowing its current goal was to flee this city... Under a series of known conditions, a trap, tentatively prepared by many elites, was thus formed. This was not a desperate gamble but rather a probe, a collision. A test of the Blood Demon''s intelligence, and a clash of intelligence between two species! ``` Chapter 51 Got You! Shen Hao was also happy to cooperate with this attempt.Even if it ended in failure, his abilities were fully capable of covering for it. The Analysis Department had assessed his ability assuming a radius of three thousand meters, but in reality, it had originally been three thousand four hundred meters, and in just an hour and a half, it had already increased to three thousand five hundred meters. Shen Hao could absolutely control his own power, including his spirit, so he could clearly feel that the growth of the map''s radius was directly proportional to the growth of his spirit, at a one-to-one ratio. That is to say, when the value of his spiritual power increased by one point, the radius of the map would also increase by twenty percent. Evenusing items with special effects to enhance strength was equally effective. A pendant he had just bought was hanging around Shen Hao''s neck at this moment. [Tears of the Merman] It was of White Level 4 Quality, with the effect of increasing spirit by one point, effective when the maximum total spiritual value does not exceed twenty-five points. After putting it on, his map range instantly increased to a radius of four thousand two hundred meters! Even then, that wasn''t the limit. At this moment, Shen Hao also bought several different items that increased spiritual power, including an Aura Magic Scroll that lasted for an hour and a talisman that also had an immediate effect. All in all, he had spent about thirty thousand points. It wasn''t until he increased his spiritual power to twenty-five points that he felt he had reached full capacity. However, that was the limit of the items, not his limit. If he took some drugs that caused explosive growth in divine sense at this time, he could certainly go even higher! However, there was no need anymore. A map radius of ten thousand five hundred meters! When Shen Hao told the headquarters about this, Dong Gong was even plunged into silence for a while. After a long moment, he finally said softly, "By doing this, you''re making us feel quite left out." Suddenly, the entire headquarters, including the online conference, burst into laughter. This atmosphere was probably the first since the declaration of war began. Of course, this was just a joke, and Dong Gong and everyone else wished for Shen Hao to become even stronger. But this joke also revealed their emotions. He was indeed too powerful. A ten-kilometer radius! Even without using any strategy, any intelligence, just the simplest method could easily find the Mother! A break out? How could they break out in front of a high-mobility, high-precision radar-equipped automatic cruising humanoid missile?! "Everyone," Shen Hao''s voice appeared seamlessly in the command channel, "I think I''ve found it, your trap worked." All at once, the entire headquarters and the online Analysis Department, the entire Intelligent Group, all became abuzz. Countless people showed excited expressions. "It really fell for it!" "I knew it, the intelligence of a Blood Demon is just so-so!" "Just a decoy!" "Where there''s a decoy, there won''t be the real body? That''s too naive!" "I even prepared thirteen contingency plans, what a waste." "..." Indeed, the trap was just a very simple psychological one, since this itself was a test, but if the Blood Demon Mother had been a bit more alert or smarter, it could have made better choices. In the words of some experts, that is, "If it fell for this, then this Mother has no hope in even passing a government exam"! Compared to falling into the trap itself, realizing that the intelligence of the Blood Demon was such that it was not exceptional, was the biggest gain! This gave people greater confidence! At this moment, Shen Hao was not concerned with the excitement of others; his gaze had already crossed a distance of ten kilometers, looking towards the mother fleeing. Yes, it was easy to lock onto. Not just because there were more than a dozen Blood Demons escorting around, but also because of Shen Hao''s intuition. At this moment, his intuition, under the effect of the Sovereign''s Talent, clearly conveyed recognition to him. That was the Mother! "Speed up!" "Yes!" The driver floored the accelerator, and the small armored vehicle sped along the empty road, fully displaying the ability expected of an elite driver. Indeed, Shen Hao had already switched transportation. Finding the Mother was only the first step; capturing it alive was the second. The sound of a helicopter''s propellers could easily alert, and Shen Hao was worried it would not be in time to prevent the Mother from committing suicide. He had to descend like a Heavenly God, in an instant, instilling the greatest fear in that Mother! At this moment, even Shen Hao was somewhat impatient. The distance was rapidly closing. Eight thousand meters, six thousand meters, three thousand meters... Although the Mother had a bit of intelligence, the Blood Demons responsible for vigilance were positioned two to three kilometers away. However, for Shen Hao, who could see the distribution of all Blood Demons clearly on the map, this arrangement meant nothing. The entire armored vehicle approached the Blood Demon Mother like a ghost, silently! Until it was five hundred meters away. Shen Hao leaped from the car door, his body soaring into the air! His current telekinesis couldn''t allow him long-term flight, but with the surge in his spiritual power at this moment, it was enough to let him perform a short sprint! And the Blood Demon Mother, which was carefully fleeing with nervousness and fear, suddenly twisted its body in horror. "No!" In a heart-wrenching scream, its greatest despair and nightmare descended from the sky! Eyes shining with starlight, an overwhelming suppression, and a hint of a ferocious smile, all came bearing down upon it! Truly like a descent of a Heavenly God! Boom! In just an instant, the Sovereign''s suppression violently impacted every Blood Demon, especially assaulting the Mother''s spirit. It couldn''t resist even for a moment, not even a fraction of a moment, and the Blood Demon Mother lost all self-awareness in that instant; its entire gaze, its entire soul, was fixed on only one figure. The Sovereign! To say nothing of committing suicide, all it could do at this moment was curl up, crawl in terror on the ground, trembling violently under Shen Hao''s gaze. And Shen Hao had also calmed his emotions by now. Looking at the Mother in front of him, he simply said. "Caught you." With a bang, the command center erupted in a mass of cheers. Everyone was so excited they stood up. Even hugging each other! Even knowing that, after Shen Hao displayed such terrifying ability, catching the Blood Demon was inevitable, yet in that moment, they still couldn''t help but cheer excitedly. After all, over these short three days, they had endured much attention and borne immense pressure. It was a matter of thousands of civilian casualties, including children! It was also the start of the entire war, and crucial! Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 52 Torturing for Intelligence! If they do not win this war soon, the current deaths are just the beginning; more and more people will die. If they lose, their descendants, human descendants, will only be able to live in a world owned by the Blood Demons, hiding and scurrying, or being reduced to bred livestock until they are completely extinct!Now, capturing the Matrix not only signifies a major victory but also means they could obtain the greatest weapon against the Blood Demons! Information! "Team leader, are you sure you can control it?" Dong Gong cheered a few times as well but had to restrain his emotions now and quickly started asking. "Certain," Shen Hao said indifferently, glancing at the Blood Demon Mother shivering on the ground, and suddenly frowned, "Never show yourself in human form in front of me again." With just one sentence, the Blood Demon Mother trembled violently, and its entire form transformed rapidly. Blood flowed out, muscles tumbled, transforming into a Monster nearly two meters tall covered in blood-red tentacles. It was apparent that this Matrix was very powerful. Definitely stronger than the so-called Level 4 Blood Demon. That indeed was an important piece of information, yet it was unknown what the Blood Demon Mother relied upon to grow stronger. However, that did not matter in front of Shen Hao, its power was insignificant. "Bring the cage over," Shen Hao then ordered through the communication channel. "Right!" Dong Gong quickly responded, and then added, "Team leader, communications have entered the classified sequence, you can start interrogating for some important information now!" He was still worried about potential problems and wanted to extract some vital information while he could. "Hmm," Shen Hao directly turned on the camera he carried and asked indifferently, "How many Matrices exist in the world?" "Two, two hundred and thirty," the Blood Demon Mother replied, devoid of any will to resist, its gaze filled with boundless respect and fear. "Are there any existences more powerful than the Matrix?" "The, the great Mother Sea is just our spiritual belief." "You also have spiritual beliefs?" Shen Hao looked at the Monster in front of him, which clearly could not have evolved naturally, and asked again, "Where are you from?" "Do, do not know," the Blood Demon Mother trembled violently, sticking tightly to the ground, its voice trembling as it spoke, "We are failures of the Civilization Trial, stripped of the name of civilization and most of our memories. Only by successfully resurrecting civilization can we retrieve our past." "..." Shen Hao fell silent for a moment. Failures of the Civilization Trial? So, there is a choice to become other civilizations'' trials even after failing? It is indeed cruel in every sense of the word. Even though the system hacking group explicitly told him that the Civilization Trial itself is merely a self-updating system with predetermined programs, devoid of emotions, and without any signs that its creators still care, thus with vulnerabilities that allow hacks, Yet, Shen Hao could still sense the coldness and cruelty of the unknown creator behind this system. It seemed as if each civilization under its gaze was merely a valueless unit, to be used as long as it served the purpose the creator desired. As Shen Hao remained silent, Dong Gong''s voice trembled a bit as it came through. "Team leader, ask it, what is the ''Civilization Trial''?" Indeed, at this moment, everyone who heard the Blood Demon Mother''s statement sharply realized what was happening to their world, to their planet. "Star Jump," "Chosen One," "Blood Demon"... All of this could very well be related to the so-called "Civilization Trial"! Shen Hao sighed inwardly and voiced this question. "Civilization Trial... is simply that, a trial for the whole civilization," even though the Blood Demon Mother still revered Shen Hao, at this time everyone could sense its even deeper reverence, "No civilization knows what it is, like the supreme True God in the infinite multidimensional universe, even Mother Sea is utterly humble before it. All we know is, it continually chooses one civilization after another, bestowing relentless trials. Those who prevail quickly grow stronger, and those who fail... will meet their doom." "..." Silence. Inside the earpiece, there was silence. The guess had been confirmed; everything that happened on this planet pointed towards one existence, one answer. However, this answer was more terrifying than the speculations! Continuous trials? What did this mean, that defeating the Blood Demons wasn''t the end? The ones undergoing the trial weren''t confined to this planet alone? Had any civilization passed it? Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And who was orchestrating these trials? What was their purpose? Dong Gong spoke again, now conveying the questions from the high-level meeting that was also witnessing this inquiry; they were exceedingly eager to know everything about the Trial! Shen Hao did not refuse and asked each question. However, there were no answers. The Blood Demon Mother had no answers at her disposal. According to her, their species "Blood Demon," originally lived in a world completely covered by oceans, a water-based species. The Trial suddenly occurred, and the Chosen Ones also appeared, but their foes were not invaders, instead, thermal energy suddenly erupted from the planet''s core, continuously raising the temperature of the entire ocean. The Chosen Ones earned points by resisting the heat, saving individuals. How they ultimately failed, she no longer remembered, as most circumstances during the Trial were accompanied by the sealing of most of the civilization''s memories. Only remembered, the last surviving two hundred and thirty-plus Chosen Ones saw the option "Civilization Resurgence Trial" on their proprietary Chosen One interface. Then they arrived here, became the Matrix, and simultaneously possessed the power of "Parasite." After the Blood Demon Mother finished narrating all she knew, the entire communication channel fell silent once more. This time, the silence lasted even longer. Until Dong Gong, with a slightly hoarse voice, communicated, "Team leader, after discussion, the information about the ''Civilization Trial'' has been temporarily classified as top-secret." "Hm," Shen Hao responded indifferently. Perhaps it was this calm reaction that made Dong Gong persist, asking, "What do you think?" "..." Shen Hao was silent for a moment before he slowly said, "Things which we can do nothing about for now should not be overthought; our biggest enemy at the moment is still the Blood Demon." "... Yes!" Dong Gong responded emphatically. At this moment, the sound of armed helicopters was already overhead, a specialized cage was being delivered. This was specifically designed for the Matrix. Ever since the existence of the Matrix was known, they had been preparing for this moment! Chapter 53 Purple Ability! Shen Hao witnessed the Matrix being placed into the cage; it no longer had any will to resist, and the same was true for the other crawling Blood Demon Subordinates.Just these living Blood Demons alone were incredibly important and valuable spoils of war. Many targeted experiments and research could now be initiated. As Shen Hao had said, regardless of the future, the greatest enemy of the entire Human Civilization at present were the Blood Demons. And capturing the Matrix was still a crucial victory in this war that concerned the survival of civilization! There was no doubt about it! The rest of the team also began to take action, with many subsequent matters being urgently prepared, and Shen Hao also started to check the rewards he received as the first Chosen One to control the Blood Demon Mother. A few days earlier, Qiuyue, as the world''s first Chosen One to kill a Blood Demon, received a blue ability as the first kill reward, showing that the Civilization Trial had this mechanism, and the rewards Shen Hao received at this moment were undoubtedly even more impressive. A Purple Epic Ability, a Blue Level 5 Equipment. That''s right, Blue Level 5. In the few days since the war began, this was the first time he had seen blue equipment. And it was a type that was quite useful to him as well. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Magic Wand. Yes, a Magic Wand, but clearly it was not just any wand. Just by looking at the sharp spike at its tip, one could tell it was intended for Melee Mages. But what Shen Hao valued most was its Spirit +3, Transcendent +2 equipment effect. It was still effective for those below forty points! At this moment, with a stretch of his hand, the two-meter-long Magic Wand appeared directly in his grasp, and in an instant, his map range expanded to a radius of seventeen thousand kilometers! A diameter spanning thirty-four kilometers! Just in that instant, the map displayed dozens more Blood Demon markers! "Indeed, equipment is very important," Shen Hao swung the Magic Wand in his hand, although he needed to hold it to utilize its effect, the result was enough to cover most downsides. It was no exaggeration to say that with this range, he alone might be able to gradually sweep the entire country clean of Blood Demons! There was also the Purple Ability. When Shen Hao looked at the Purple Epic Ability he had obtained, he could not help but raise an eyebrow. Thunder! "The blue ability I received before was Electric Shock, and now it''s Thunder. It seems I have quite the affinity with this," Shen Hao mused for a moment, then without hesitation, directly slotted it into his ability bar. In an instant, a purple thunder spread rapidly from his body, and his eyes seemed to flash with the light of lightning, but soon Shen Hao brought it under control, mastering the entire ability in just a moment. After a brief comprehension, he couldn''t help but show a pleased expression. He chose to use this ability partly because Purple Abilities were already not easy to come by in the current situation. On the other hand, it was because he indeed needed a more effective means of eradication. While Telekinesis was versatile, it was limited by distance, and continuing to use Flying Knife also had certain areas where it was difficult to strike. But this "Thunder" ability, power aside, had a sufficiently long range! For the average Chosen One, it might be difficult to control after being deployed, but for Shen Hao, this wasn''t an issue. From the moment he acquired this ability, he had reached the highest degree of control. To the point of perfection. "Let''s give it a try." He did not board the armed helicopter but enveloped himself with Telekinesis, rising into the air. Just when the others had no idea what he was planning, they saw Shen Hao raise his magic wand and wave it. Boom! The sound of thunder, so close it almost seemed within reach, exploded in succession! Bolt after bolt of twisting, writhing lightning kept shooting out, striking certain places within the city. It even startled some of the unsuspecting residents and soldiers who were in the middle of their search. However, once the soldiers recovered, they too realized what had happened. They hurriedly rushed towards the locations struck by lightning. Indeed! At each spot, there were the desiccated remains left by the Blood Demons! Some soldiers, looking up at the figure in the sky at least fifteen kilometers away, couldn''t help but murmur, "It feels like Heavenly Punishment." Yes, this move was indeed too much like a Heavenly Punishment! Since ancient times, thunder has represented humanity''s primal awe of nature, and those who controlled thunder were all powerful Heavenly Gods! It was even a direct manifestation of the will of Heaven and Earththe punishment from above. And now, the Blood Demons'' Heavenly Punishment had arrived! Confident in its effectiveness, Shen Hao unleashed thunderbolt after thunderbolt without holding back, and as they roared through, all the Blood Demons were swept clean. Under that powerful control, no matter if the Blood Demons hid inside buildings or beneath the ground, Shen Hao could easily deal with them. Even those spherical lightning bolts could now be cast at will by him! This scene was recorded by some brave residents and posted online. In just a moment, it drew the focus of people anxiously following the front-line war. One explosion after another. "Holy shit, Thunder Skill!" "Take a look at this, Taoists of Dragon and Tiger Mountain!" "Is he pinpoint clearing Blood Demons? Is he hitting the right targets?" "Isn''t that Shen Hao, the Chosen One? Could he possibly have a new ability?" "Why does it feel like he''s gotten countless times stronger in just a few days?" "Big bro, come to our city too, I''m too scared to step outside now!" "..." Most people were astonished, marveling at the power, and many were inviting Shen Hao to their cities. In the face of the threat posed by the Blood Demons, it seemed as if Shen Hao alone was enough to safeguard the security of an entire city. However, people were soon drawn to another piece of official news. [Donghua City''s battle has achieved a comprehensive victory! The end is near!] Once this news was released, it truly created a sensation, the impact of which extended not just across the nation but spread at an astonishing speed around the whole world! Countless people started to check spontaneously, share, and focus on this battlefield. More detailed information was subsequently disclosed. "After a continuous battle lasting three days and three nights, we have basically eliminated all the Blood Demons within Donghua City, including the surrounding towns and villages... The total number of confirmed and cleared Blood Demons has reached six thousand eight hundred and twenty-one. Currently, there are approximately two hundred Blood Demons still in hiding. However, the leader of the Chosen One team in charge of this battle, Shen Hao, has mastered the ability for large-scale precise hunting of Blood Demons. It is anticipated that in thirty minutes, a comprehensive sweep will be completed without any remaining... At the same time, for the first time, we have captured more than forty Blood Demon prisoners, which will allow us to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the Blood Demons..." Chapter 54 Pig Teammate In the war reports from the front lines, there was not only a wealth of textual commentary but also images and some videos.There were scenes of soldiers and Chosen Ones battling Blood Demons, as well as amassed Blood Demon carcasses gathered together. There were scenes of Shen Hao sitting in a helicopter, executing Blood Demons with Flying Knives, and recent scenes of him hovering in mid-air, bestowing Heavenly Punishment with thunder. And at the end, there were even Blood Demons, grotesque in appearance but only able to curl up and tremble, caged! It could be said that the entire announcement caused an uproar around the world. Countless people were incredibly exhilarated! However, the reactions at home and abroad showed significant differences. Domestically, there was unbridled excitementthis was a genuine and significant victory. Even though everyone could see that a substantial reason for this win was the presence of Shen Hao, and it was the reason behind the war being confined to Donghua City, nevertheless, the fruits of victory were laid out for all to see! They had truly won and successfully carried out a comprehensive sweep of a city! Clearing away all the Blood Demons! Even more, they had captured prisoners! Many people and experts had already been spontaneously spreading the word about the importance of capturing prisoners to everyone! Lots of experiments could begin, including broad-scope methods for identifying Blood Demons, more of their weaknesses, and even the potential to discover special toxins effective against Blood Demons. If they could truly find a toxin or even a virus that was harmful only to Blood Demons and harmless to humans, the complete victory in the war would be within reach! What''s more significant is that the war had only started three days ago! If it took three days to clear a city with a population of five million, how long would it take to clean the entire country? "Perhaps many will encounter danger, many will sacrifice, but our ultimate victory is beyond doubt!" This phrase surged instantly on major domestic social media platforms. At this moment, people truly burst forth with tremendous confidence. Even though dangers remained, victory seemed clearly visible! Obviously, one of the important reasons the officials published the good news in such a short time was that this complete triumph was like a nuclear bomb on the battlefield of public opinion, capable of suppressing the fear brought by the Blood Demons in a short period! On the other hand, foreign internet forums were completely different, filled with various forms of envy and anger! "What are our Chosen Ones and soldiers doing?" "Why don''t we have a Shen?" "I''ve had enough. I just personally witnessed a group of soldiers retreating step by step under the heavy fire of the Blood Demons downstairs!" "How could they possibly win? Those damn Blood Demons, one can control twenty guns!" "Who can save us, the situation is rapidly deteriorating, Blood Demons are brazenly charging onto the streets, wildly infesting the crowds! I don''t know how much longer I can hide!" "What the hell are the scientists doing, why can''t they capture any prisoners?" "..." As some people had said, with the existence of Blood Demons revealed, those in chaotic regions truly displayed their insanity. They had formidable order and combat prowess far surpassing humans; once they obtained weapons, an explosive and terrifying combat ability was unleashed. A single Blood Demon simultaneously controlling twenty guns was not an exaggeration. If they were Level 3 or Level 4 Blood Demons, they could be even more ferocious. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With ample weapons, one Blood Demon was a mobile firepower fortress! In some weaker nations and regions, the human side had already suffered a complete defeat. If not for the limited number of Blood Demon Mothers, the situation might have rapidly deteriorated beyond repair. In such circumstances, when the Far East countries suddenly announced a significant victory, one could imagine the shock and contrast it provided to the people. And at this moment, within the high-level ranks of West State, a group of already frantic individuals were also scrutinizing the intelligence from the East with great care. They received the information at the same time as the public but theirs was more detailed. Eyes bloodshot, they scanned the documents relentlessly, not daring to miss a single word. "Only two hundred and thirty Matrices? Thank God," someone muttered, making the sign of the cross over their chest. "If there were twice as many, we''d hardly last half a year." "We can last half a year now?" The general in military attire still looked bleak, "Our entire fifty-sixth field artillery brigade is gone! And they were fully equipped with war machinery! Now, we can''t even launch our fighter jets at will, neither can we randomly fire missiles, because we have no idea if those things will end up falling on our own heads!" "..." No one dared to utter a sound, even though it was just one field artillery brigade, it was still a heavy blow. "This information is crucial, sir." It was only when a thin old man wearing glasses suddenly lifted his head to look at the elderly man seated at the head of the table that anyone spoke, "I suggest we accept the conditions of the Chosen One and send a top-notch scientific research team there. I can lead it." "Professor Filipo, you must understand, that condition is unfair," the senior man''s expression darkened slightly, "Moreover, we''ll soon be able to open our own White Level 4 Mall." Indeed, the abundant number of Blood Demons also had its perks. They had already arranged for a Chosen One belonging to the Military Department to pilot the highest-performance fighter jet and bombard regions densely populated with Blood Demons with indiscriminate, large-scale strikes. To quickly accumulate points. A White Level 4 Mall was indeed not difficult for them. But the professor named Filipo shook his head and replied, "No, what''s truly important in that condition is not the Sensing Talismans in the Level 4 Mall, but the joint research institution." He lifted the document in his hand, raising his voice slightly, "Look at this data, the strength of the Matrices far exceeds that of ordinary Blood Demons. They each have powerful Talents similar to those of a Chosen One. Sir, we must recognize that without Shen, it''s very difficult for us to capture a Matrix alive, let alone control it. That means we have no captives, no experimental subjects, and even a multitude of top scientists can''t do much." "I''ve already sent someone to invite him at all costs," the elder''s face darkened further. "Let''s not discuss the likelihood of getting him to come. But at present, the Eastern Country indeed has the best chance to be the first to eradicate the Blood Demons and restore order," Filipo sighed, "Our constitution gives people the right to bear arms, and now, this same right has been handed over to the Blood Demons. Coupled with our culture and system, all this means that in this war, we are bound to lag behind, to use an Eastern phrase, we are but ''a pig teammate''." Chapter 55 The Flashpoint of Human "..."Another silence fell over the meeting, but this time, it was not because of the direness of the situation, but because of the surprise at Filipo''s boldness and directness. The expression of the old man at the head of the table had completely darkened, seeming even to hold a clear hint of anger. "Professor Filipo, I must remind you, you have been invited as a biological consultant, not as a sociologist or a war expert! Additionally, the Eastern Country simply had the good fortune of possessing a formidable Chosen One, their people are powerless against the Blood Demon, whereas our people are armed and have formed self-defense teams for combat! I believe, victory will surely be ours!" His palm clenched into a fist and swung down forcefully, as if trying to imbue his words with greater persuasiveness. "It is good that you have such confidence," shrugged Professor Filipo, "However, I really do hold a PhD in sociology, and, I thought you invited me over because I am a Chosen One with a Blue Talent." "That is certainly an important reason," the old man rubbed his sore nose bridge and gave Filipo another look, saying solemnly, "Just for that reason, even if we truly are to send a scientific research team, Chosen Ones cannot go, especially not you, for you possess a Blue Talent, and you are one of our most powerful Chosen Ones!" This was also an important reason why they had rejected Shen Hao''s conditions. Although not every top scientist is a Chosen One, top scientists are the group most likely to become Chosen Ones. And now, the number of Chosen Ones continues to rise. Under any circumstances, they would not send Chosen Ones to the Eastern Country. That would be tantamount to voluntarily relinquishing their current international status. How would that make their allies regard them? Nevertheless, Filipo shook his head and stood up. "Compared to the identity of a Chosen One, which I''ve only had for less than a month, I still prefer being a biologist." He seemed to have anticipated the old man''s response, sighed, and looked at everyone in the meeting, slowly saying, "Actually, over the past month, I''ve been pondering, if there exists a being that has granted us the identity of Chosen Ones and the power of Transcendents, what would be the purpose of their doing so. After the appearance of the Blood Demon, I understood that the mission of Chosen Ones is to confront the Blood Demon, to protect the human civilization. This is the very reason for our existence." This statement made many people''s faces change color. They faintly heard an additional implication. A man responsible for the special services department outright interrupted, "Professor Filipo, please sit down. Are you betraying your homeland?" "Firstly, I am an immigrant; my homeland is not here. Secondly, in this situation, saving all of humanity should take precedence above all else. Thirdly" He looked at the old man at the head of the table once more, seemingly unable to hide his disappointment, "You can''t stop us, just like you can''t capture the Matrix. From the moment the Chosen Ones appeared, the power structure of the world has changed. The greatest power no longer belongs to you." After these words fell, he seemed to no longer wish to say anything else, his form directly dissipated with the wind. In an instant, everyone in the conference room was staring with wide eyes, thrown into complete chaos. "An Avatar!" "It was an Avatar all along!" "Damn, didn''t he say Avatars have distance and time limitations?" "Lies, he had planned to defect long ago!" "Quick, send someone to his house, take control of his wife and children!" "..." Before they could give the command for the special agents to storm Professor Filipo''s house, they received news that, ten minutes earlier, a Chosen One with hallucinogenic abilities had silently taken away all of Filipo''s family members. Not just Filipo''s but also the family members of a dozen top scientists! In fact, some people in this conference room indeed had wrongly underestimated the scholars'' grasp of the situation. Their top-tier knowledge allowed them to easily see the essence of the situation. After becoming Chosen Ones and gaining extraordinary powers, it greatly increased some people''s initiative. The scheme began when the high-level officials rejected the proposal for establishing a joint research institution, and determination set in when the Eastern Country captured the Matrix! By the time Shen Hao received this news, several hours had already passed. "How many people in total?" He was naturally happy. In facing the Civilization Trial, the best choice is to quickly gather all the forces of the world. However, it wasn''t so easy in reality. It required time, concessions from all sides. So, gathering a bit of force is still something. "Not too many, including the students, there are only about a dozen scientists. But among them are four Chosen Ones, and one possesses a Blue Talent," Dong Gong also had a smile on his face. The words "Chosen One" in themselves signify top level! Moreover, some of them truly are renowned scholars in the scientific community. "What conditions did they have?" Shen Hao asked further. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "First, ensure the safety of their families; second, after they come over, they will only work against the Blood Demon; third, if there are significant discoveries that can combat the Blood Demon, these must be disclosed to the international community," Dong Gong sighed, "No matter where, there are always some people with aspirations." "In the wars of the last century, it was the same," Shen Hao''s mood was quite good. The human civilization undeniably has its flaws, but it also undeniably has its shining points. The latter, always help to augment one''s confidence in this civilization. Although a dozen people is not many, it is a good start. Shen Hao believed that there are definitely no few who are willing to stand on the united front, and those who still linger in the old world and obstruct the front for private gains will inevitably be eliminated by the tides of the times. After all, a divided civilization is clearly at a disadvantage when confronting endless Trials. This is the inevitable choice if a civilization wants to survive the Trial! "Is the journey''s safety guaranteed?" Shen Hao asked again. "No problem," Dong Gong nodded, "Among those Chosen Ones, one has formidable skills. Moreover, once they realized they couldn''t stop it, the official stance also changed. They are now claiming they have accepted your terms and are proactively sending a group of scientists, also requesting the Spirit Talismans that had been previously promised." "Tsk," muttered Shen Hao dismissively but was relieved. Looking at everyone seated at the meeting, he spoke seriously, "Alright, now let''s summarize the key pieces of intelligence we got from the interrogations. These are things you all need to know." At this moment, all the members of the group were seated in the conference room. The other Chosen One teams had left Donghua City after clearing all the Blood Demons and had been reassigned to other locations that might harbor Blood Demons. The battle of Donghua City was indeed a grand victory, but the war had just begun. Chapter 56 The Natural Enemy of the Blood Demon! In the past few hours, Shen Hao had not only swept away all the remaining Blood Demons in Eastern Sea City but also captured a good number of prisoners. Most of his time, however, was spent interrogating the Matrix.After all, it was only in his presence that the Matrix would reveal everything without reservation. The Dominator pressure is not some form of psychological hypnosis or personality reconstruction; it still retained its self-awareness. It was just that in front of the transcendent being, it lost all will to resist. And this interrogation yielded information that was indeed shocking. What was shared with other countries was only the first version. "First, the Blood Demons were once the Chosen Ones, and they still retained their own Talents," Dong Gong spoke first, his expression grave, "Considering they are the last survivors of a civilization, the proportion of Blue Talents among them is definitely not low, and there might even be Purple Talents, or even higher levels!" sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was indeed extremely severe information. In many people''s eyes, the reason for their swift victory, even capturing the Matrix, was largely due to Shen Hao''s powerful Talent! And now, the Blood Demons were found to possess Talents as well! The only Matrix they had captured had a Blue Talent named "Frost Cold," which, when combined with the Blood Demons'' ability to manipulate blood, could exert astonishing combat power. However, it had no chance to use this in the presence of Shen Hao. If it encountered any other Chosen One, it might lead to heavy losses. "There''s only the Original Talent left," Shen Hao said with composure, "When extracting Talents, the Chosen One panel said that the Original Talent fused with the soul and could not be replaced. It seems that''s true. The Blood Demon''s level, abilities, and equipment are all gone, and now there is no panel, no mall, but the Original Talent remains." He wasn''t very worried about this. Perhaps some Blood Demon Matrices'' Talents could cause trouble, but in the end, they were just a civilization that had fallen at the first trial. The number of Chosen Ones was definitely limited, so at most there would be Talents of the Purple Epic level. If there were really Legendary or even Mythical levels, they shouldn''t have lost the first trial. "Of course, you''re not afraid, boss," Song Cheng couldn''t help but quip, "But we are. There isn''t even a single Blue Talent among us here." "Then strive to enhance your strength," Shen Hao''s brows lifted slightly, "Afraid of being weak while following me?" He didn''t skimp on generosity, tossing out a pile of Extraordinary Resources, equipment from the White Level 4 Mall, and the ability balls obtained over the past few days. "Put all of these into the team''s rewards. The reward system has already been set up. I''ll give each of you a fixed loan quota, so you can improve your strengths and then earn reward points." At once, everyone''s eyes lit up. Leaving aside those ability balls and equipment, just those White Level 4 Extraordinary Resources were enough to make many Chosen Ones jealous! After all, the Chosen Ones currently did not have any cultivation techniques; their strength enhancements were solely reliant on consuming these resources. Spirit, Transcendence, Constitutionthere were corresponding resources for each, and the higher the level, the faster the enhancement! Didn''t you see the team leader had already advanced to Level 3? However, once they actually used these resources, they would likely be disappointed. The reason Shen Hao could level up so fast was partly due to the level of the resources. On the other hand, he had no issues with control or digestion; the resources, once inside him, were completely under his command and could maximize his strength enhancement. No one else could possibly be this efficient. "Alright, let''s talk about the second key piece of intelligence," Shen Hao signaled Dong Gong to continue. "Yes," Dong Gong began speaking again, "There exists a ''Spiritual Network'' between the Matrix and all its offspring with a certain distance limitation. It seems like the Parasitic spawn is splitting off from the offspring, but in reality, it''s the Matrix that transmits a seed containing special information through the Spiritual Network, allowing for propagation and parasitism. Furthermore, the significance of the Spiritual Network is far more than just that, especially in the military field, and this is something you, Yang Jun, should see more clearly." "Indeed," Yang Jun said with a somber expression, "This means that a commander can always control the position, status, and immediate surroundings of each soldier, and commands are absolute. All orders can be issued and executed immediately... this is terrifying!" Modern warfare is all about information, about intelligence. If the communications of a military unit are jammed, even the most elite forces would be rendered blind. This kind of Spiritual Network of the Blood Demons is precisely the kind of ability every commander dreams of having. In the previous battle in Donghua City, some soldiers were sacrificed at the hands of rapidly arriving, highly coordinated Blood Demons. Bear in mind that this was when the Blood Demons were weaponless, logistically unsupported, vastly outnumbered, and severely suppressed by Shen Hao. It''s not at all surprising that human forces in some parts of the world are retreating step by step. Well-armed, organized Blood Demons, in contrast to the scattered ones hiding in cities without weapons, represent two completely different concepts. "All we can say is that military bases, armories, and weapon depots must be strictly monitored and protected from Blood Demon infiltration," Shen Hao spoke at this moment, "When you fight against Blood Demons, don''t engage them for too long, don''t pursue recklessly, and be conscious that you''re already within the Matrix''s sight." Everyone nodded silently, firmly remembering his words. "Furthermore," Shen Hao looked towards Jiang Weining, "although this Spiritual Network seems to be a purely Extraordinary Domain, there''s still an opportunity for research. You can focus on studying this." "Understood," Jiang Weining nodded firmly. He was very motivated now since the Blood Demon Research Institute was rapidly being organized with world-class personnel and equipment, plus the captives. If he couldn''t come up with any results, he would truly disgrace the title of a scientist. Shen Hao then looked at Dong Gong, signaling him to continue. "Lastly, we do have some good news," Dong Gong''s expression relaxed slightly, "According to the Matrix, while they acquired the Parasitic Ability, they also understood the consequences of failed parasitismthose who fail at parasitism will become their natural enemies!" Indeed, this was the best news extracted from the Blood Demon Mother. Even though Shen Hao suspected that the Parasite Failures would entail more than just escaping death simply, he didn''t anticipate they would be dubbed "natural enemies." "With the same ability to control blood, they can inversely draw from Blood Demons'' blood to become stronger, and more importantlythey can discern Blood Demons!" Dong Gong remarked, "With these three points, describing them as ''natural enemies'' is not an exaggeration." One could say that this intelligence elevated the strategic significance of capturing and controlling the Matrix to a completely different level! Chapter 57 The Most Precious Thing When some people hearing it for the first time, they were clearly surprised.To identify Blood Demons and even become stronger through hunting them! This was almost equivalent to being half a Chosen One, especially the ability to identify Blood Demons, which no other Chosen One could presently accomplish. Although, the situation being what it was, even if one was clear-headed and resolute, the chances of Parasite Failure remained low. But, having the Matrix at hand, one practically possessed the potential to create Parasite Failures in bulk! If targeted research were conducted, it might not be impossible to enhance the odds. Suddenly, not just Shen Hao, but everyone in the group once again turned their gaze towards Jiang Weining. "If there were no Chosen One, this method might just be the humans'' greatest hope in defeating the Blood Demons," murmured Song Qing, "what does Mr. Jiang say, can it increase the success rate?" "We still don''t know what specifically affects the Parasite Failure rate, however..." Jiang Weining also felt the pressure immensely, and even spoke with some difficulty, "To truly obtain efficient and quick results from this research, animal experimentation might not be useful, and human experimentation can''t be avoided." "Don''t worry about that," interjected Dong Gong at this moment, "Within an hour after this information was released, a wartime act involving ''death row inmates participating in Blood Demon Parasite experiments'' was passed in the high-level meeting, though, it still nominally adheres to the principle of volunteerism." "Volunteerism now?" Shen Hao raised an eyebrow. "There''s more to it," Dong Gong shook his head, "During such special times, punishments are stricter. If one refuses, then a death sentence is immediately carried out... Actually, this principle of volunteerism is just more for appearances and to somewhat mobilize the cooperation of the death row inmates. In times like these, one cannot afford to be overly old-fashioned." At this point, there was nobody who didn''t understand. Shen Hao also nodded his head. So many people had already died, mostly civilians, and the number of victims was increasing every moment, this was certainly not a war where there was room to preach morality or mercy! Everything that could increase the chances of winning needed to be pursued with all efforts! "Actually, even if there''s only a one in ten chance, a real ten-to-one death survival rate, many people would volunteer for the experiment," suddenly mentioned Yang Jun, "especially in the military, which even in this era, will never lack heroes with the spirit of fearlessness." "But it''s not yet so dire," Shen Hao shook his head, "Let''s try to enhance the probability as much as possible first. Some drugs and resources from the store might help, let''s try them out. Having a controlled Matrix, in this regard, we can confidently say we are ahead." S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone present nodded in agreement, some looking at Shen Hao with clear admiration in their eyes. Three days! In just three days, to capture a living Matrix! Considering the importance of the Matrix, without Shen Hao, this war might have been dozens of times more difficult! And Dong Gong, who had already known some truths about the Civilization Trial, even more deeply recognized Shen Hao''s tremendous contribution to this war. If the trial truly wasn''t one-off, then this war wasn''t just about winning; it was about reducing the cost as much as possible! The high-level was so quick in pushing one unconventional act after another primarily because of the intelligence obtained from the Blood Demon Mother regarding the Civilization Trial. Pressure, dense and unstoppable, surged towards every informant like a tide! "Alright, those are the three important pieces of intelligence," continued Shen Hao, "In terms of research, Mr. Jiang will be in charge once the research institute is set up. He will report to me periodically, while the rest of you have a more important taskfurther clean up the Blood Demons!" That''s right, whether it''s researching the Blood Demons or experimenting with technologies purchased from the store, although important, were not what Shen Hao had to do. Possessing a mini-map, he himself was a special target and ultimate weapon against the Blood Demons. To bring death to the Blood Demons, that was what he had to do now! Not to mention, gaining points, enhancing strength, upgrading the store, were also his critical objectives. Included were the others, who also held this understanding. At this moment, all eyes were focused on Shen Hao. "The previous allocation will now be fixed," Shen Hao said unapologetically, "Dong Gong is responsible for central coordination; you four lead the teams with me, handling combat; Chen Sihui is in charge of logistical assignments and transportation, including both equipment and resources. Oh, and Liu Ruoxi, my sister Qiuyue will temporarily follow you." Over the past few days, a secret security area that gathered important family members of the Chosen Ones had also been set up. All staff members were personally vetted by Shen Hao. With the addition of props, there was no need to worry about safety issues. Qiuyue would also officially join his Chosen One squad. Naturally, she was categorized as a combatant. She would surely mature quickly on the battlefield. What followed would definitely involve a lot of fighting! "Yes!" everyone responded in unison. Then they immediately began making preparations for movement. After several armed helicopters took off, the last camera in Donghua City also focused on them. "Although the battle in Donghua City has already achieved a great victory, and people have begun to gradually resume normal lives after three days of terror and danger, the war of heroes and warriors continues. They will bring significant destruction to the still rampaging Blood Demons on this great land..." At this moment, many people within the city, watching the camera and listening to the reporter''s voice, started to look up towards the direction where Shen Hao and others were departing, some huddling with their families, already tearful. The whole city was filled with countless car horns, honking intermittently. This was the people''s way of seeing off Shen Hao and others. Those online who envied this city, who envied them, probably could hardly comprehend everything these millions of people went through in just these three days. However, the envy of others was genuine, because at this moment, their sense of security had become the most precious thing in the world. ... "First, we need to vet the entire Military Department and all levels of key management within the shortest time," Shen Hao stated on the helicopter about the current tasks, "The whole itinerary will probably take about five days; you are responsible for maintaining order on the ground and deal with any Blood Demons that reveal themselves early." Previously, Shen Hao''s vetting capabilities were limited, and the efficiency of vetting the Military Department and various personnel was very low, but now it was different. Now, he only needed to fly overhead to quickly identify all Blood Demons. He even didn''t need to assemble the personnel! Chapter 58 Heavenly Punishment Descends! In actuality, the vast majority of the five days were spent on the journey.However, Shen Hao had come to further appreciate the efficiency of this country. Before they had even set out, hundreds of thousands of soldiers were already heading towards a designated location under orders, and it wasn''t just the blunt issuance of commands. In order to avoid alarming the Blood Demons, the entire movement was executed with a variety of different rationales, with dispersed and batched scrutiny. They even planned for Shen Hao the quickest and most efficient route! Merely two hours later, after a plane change, Shen Hao had already arrived above the first destination. This was a temporary military zone. Roughly one hundred thousand soldiers had gathered here, they were originally brought in to support Donghua City, but Shen Hao''s sudden use of a map cheat had directly hastened the end of the battle, so these troops just happened to be dispersed in this area. In order not to alarm the Blood Demons, Shen Hao made a leap from an airplane several thousand meters up. Maintaining short-term flight with telekinesis. "There indeed are Blood Demons." By the time he descended to an altitude of three thousand meters, the map was able to cover the entire area, and indeed, he spotted not a small number of Blood Demons. There were nearly three hundred! While the ratio might not seem high, it was likely due to the soldiers'' long-distance movement causing the offspring to lose touch with the Matrix''s Spirit telepathy range, hence unable to continue the parasitism. Yet, the lethality that these three hundred undercover agents could bring in the midst of war far exceeded that of three hundred enemies on the frontal battlefield! "Open field of view." Holding a tablet, Shen Hao spoke into the command channel, "The numbers aren''t large. I can handle them all by myself, but stay alert nonetheless." "Roger that." "Roger that." "..." The rest of the team members had already arrived on the ground ahead of him, preparing. Although Shen Hao could detect all the Blood Demons and directly mete out remote Heavenly Punishment with thunder, if their numbers increased, with his current ability, he wouldn''t be able to instantly kill all the Blood Demons spread across such a range in one go. Should they scatter and flee, it was possible for some to escape the range, and this required the vigilance and encirclement of ground troops. However, looking at the current numbers, it seemed that ground support wasn''t necessary. "Ease up a bit." At this moment, Liu Ruoxi, noticing Gu Qiuyue apparently a bit tense beside her, revealed a trace of a smile, "Your Boxer and my Swordsman alike possess the instinct for combat. If you are really tense, why not relax and leave everything to your body." "Right." Gu Qiuyue was indeed somewhat nervous, but after all, it wasn''t her first battle, and she quickly shifted her emotions, looking up with a bit of worry, "Is it really enough just to be on guard?" "Haven''t you seen the team leader take action?" Liu Ruoxi''s expression was a bit strange. "Aside from the first time, I''ve only seen it on TV," Gu Qiuyue shook her head. Continue your adventure with empire "Well, now you can have a good look." Liu Ruoxi''s smile seemed to broaden, following Qiuyue in raising her gaze towards the dusk-laden sky, filled with anticipation and whispering softly, "Such power, it truly inspires longing." Gu Qiuyue seemed to want to say something more. But in that instant, a dazzling brightness reflected in her eyes. It was a sphere of purple thunder, unexpectedly appearing in the high sky. And thensuddenly transformed into dozens of thunderbolts striking down! At that instant, the entire world amidst the dusk was filled with purple flashes, countless soldiers subconsciously looked up, but before they could react, the unending roar of thunder exploded throughout heaven and earth! The thunderous booming was relentless! It was the vibration of thunder tearing through the air! At this moment, Gu Qiuyue was completely stupefied. Although she knew from the television that her brother possessed the ability to wield thunder, and she had heard those thunderous sounds throughout the city, none of those moments were as astonishing as this one! If she hadn''t known it was her brother''s power, she would have thought it was a real Heavenly Punishment descending upon the world! The second wave of lightning came quickly as well, thunderbolts dancing like serpents in the sky! Instantly striking the ground! She could even imagine, those Blood Demons that were targeted, not to mention escaping, probably couldn''t even react before they turned into desiccated corpses under the thunderbolts! "Right," Liu Ruoxi reacted even more strongly than Gu Qiuyue, involuntarily clenching her fists, her gaze seemingly a bit blurry, "such power, as if born to bring hope to people!" Even some who were already aware of Shen Hao''s strength were somewhat shaken at this moment. Because he was growing too quickly. Not to mention three days ago, even compared to just a few hours earlier, it was like he had become completely different! Indeed, at this moment, Shen Hao had become several times stronger! This was not normal growth. Although his spiritual power figure had only increased by one point in these few hours, he was trying some resources for the first time that could temporarily boost his strength explosively. Most were focused on spirit, and a smaller part on transcendence. After all, the strength of the [Thunder] ability mainly depended on the "spirit" value, while "transcendence" was more like "Mana". And Shen Hao also confirmed somethinghe could indeed control the side effects of these resources. Some of them, like "Blood Burst Pill," were meant to unleash the body''s potential, which wasn''t very useful to him because he could already harness all of his body''s power. The other part provided some uncontrollable power, like "Frenzy Potion," which he could consume and control to his heart''s content! "However, there is a limit to the quality of the drugs," Shen Hao concluded after various experiments. The resources in the White Level 4 Mall combined with various tools could raise his spirit by 7 points, with an upper limit of around twenty-seven. Coupled with the Blue Level 5 Magic Wand in hand, it perfectly brought his spirit to thirty points. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Compared to his current twenty points, it was an increase of 1.2 to the tenth power, a gain of precisely six point two-fold! The total points required were close to six thousand. Furthermore, the side effects could be disregarded. Ordinary people using such resources recklessly would likely be on the brink of death after an outburst, but for him, all abilities were within his control! The [Sovereign] truly lived up to its mythical name! "Thirty points of spiritual power plus the rapid replenishment of ''transcendence'', enough for me to clear out hundreds of Blood Demons scattered across dozens of kilometers in two to three minutes," Shen Hao dealt precise Heavenly Punishments to the Blood Demons while summing up in his mind, "But this level of strength is probably the limit of the White Level 4 Mall, roughly equivalent to Level 5 or even Level 6. If I don''t elevate the Store Level later, even if my power increases, taking more resources would only yield this degreeit''s still sufficient domestically, for the time being, though." Indeed, for the current stage, such a degree of power paired with the map cheat was already ample for Shen Hao to gradually push through the nation''s Blood Demons by himself! Right now, this was just the beginning! Chapter 59 Sweep! Sweep! While Shen Hao was performing precise demon-slaying with Thunder from above, the soldiers below also demonstrated a high degree of order.It was only in the initial chaos that some people quickly came to their senses. Experience new stories on empire "Spread out! Stay alert!" shouts kept ringing out. Even if some Blood Demons knew they could not escape, arising in a frenzy driven by instinctual fear, they were quickly suppressed. The whole process lasted less than two minutes. Efficient, precise, ferocious! When the Thunder in the high sky dissipated, there were no longer any Blood Demons within the range of Shen Hao''s map! "Forty-six thousand points." That was the number of points Shen Hao had earned in those one to two minutes. Although it was far less than the points he gained in the previous hospital event, if the number of such "Demon Caves" were to increase, it could be very troublesome. In fact, this situation, with Blood Demons scattered across a vast area, is the current domestic norm, and facing such a scenario, only Shen Hao could achieve such terrifying efficiency. After all, he was genuinely "hacking and grinding points." "There are no more Blood Demons," Shen Hao flew around high in the sky, confirmed there were no remnants, and flew directly towards the circling airplane, "Retreat, to the next location." "Yes!" The other members of the group could already imagine that such scenes would likely happen frequently over the next few days. If the number of Blood Demons was not large enough or spread wide enough, there would virtually be no opportunity for them to take action. "Surely the national Blood Demons won''t just be cleaned up by the team leader alone." Song Cheng couldn''t help but say on the communication channel, "That would be too easy." "Isn''t easy good? What, do you want more of a challenge?" Cheng Youqing laughed. "No, what I mean is, Blood Demons won''t just sit still and wait to be killed," Song Cheng quickly explained, "After all, they are intelligent beings." "So what if they won''t?" Liu Ruoxi rarely joined in the discussion, "If Parasite Failures are the natural predators of Blood Demons, then our team leader is the Blood Demons'' Heavenly Punishment, their doomsday! No matter how they struggle, in the face of doomsday, they can only despair and wait for death." These words were confidently stated, yet no one could refute them. Because that was indeed the case! Parasite Failures could only identify Blood Demons and grow stronger by killing them. But Shen Hao could find Blood Demons across a large area and bring down Heavenly Punishment, sweeping clean in a short time! One was a natural predator, but the other was a genuine calamity! The more they discussed, the more excited the atmosphere within the group became. In fact, it was not just them; Shen Hao''s performance injected a strong dose of confidence in everyone aware of his actions, especially the army that had just finished sweeping. These warriors had realized that they no longer needed to worry whether their comrades beside them were Blood Demons, and they had unprecedented confidence in winning the war comprehensively! Having lost the abilities to parasitize and hide, those Blood Demons were merely a group of enemies that would die when killed! "Really amazing, team leader, with this efficiency, not only could all active-duty soldiers be vetted within five days, but even the recalled ones could be vetted as well," Dong Gong also spoke on the channel at this moment. The recall of retired soldiers had begun on the first day the Blood Demons were discovered. However, among these retired soldiers, there would definitely be a substantial number of Blood Demons. So, they were only called back and had not been issued weapons, nor formally activated. It was initially thought that it would at least take the discovery of a method for identifying Blood Demons on a large scale before these veterans could be deployed into battle, but no one expected that Shen Hao would suddenly, as though flipping a switch, possess the ability to identify Blood Demons en masse. This identification range, this cleansing efficiency, even if it were just him aloneit would be enough! Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You are in charge of coordinating all parties, arranging everything related to the review, and I," Shen Hao, seated in the airplane chair, slightly intensified his tone, "will be responsible for one thing onlycleansing, cleansing, and more cleansing!" "Yes!" Dong Gong responded! Indeed, that was the only thing Shen Hao was going to do next! After understanding his ability range and cleansing efficiency, the burden became heavier, even preparing a supersonic fighter to minimize travel time and maximize efficiency! It must be said that the Blood Demons clearly had the intention of infiltrating the military and administrative layers, even though precautions and preventive measures were now in place. Still, during the month the Blood Demons remained hidden, they managed to achieve a significant infiltration. The military and key sectors had discovered the presence of Blood Demons. Fortunately, Shen Hao''s timely interference meant the situation didn''t worsen. In just a few days, he and his team relentlessly traveled from one location to another, conducting the "cleansing plan" with astonishing efficiency. Although they hadn''t made public the schedule for these days, most countries around the world had already guessed what Shen Hao was doing. As Dong Gong put it, "international aid requests" were coming in like snowflakes. Unfortunately, for both Shen Hao and the overall situation of the Blood Demon war, the most crucial thing was to clean up domestically first. The future international battlefield must have a strong logistical base. Moreover, the Blood Demons, without a doubt cunning, had evidently noticed his cleansings of the military and key departments and managed not to let a single Blood Demon Mother get captured, despite having captured the tails of several and not being able to determine the location of the Mother. However, even so. Being able to escape the current cleansing might not mean escaping the upcoming nationwide cleansing! At this moment, the Blood Demon Mothers must be in fear, perhaps even preparing to flee? Shen Hao narrowed his eyes slightlywho said only the ones undergoing the Trial could feel despair? ... Indeed, it was just as Shen Hao had thought. On the fourth day of the cleansing plan, nearly ten Blood Demon Mothers finally managed to come together. This was a dark place in the wilderness, where the night forest provided the best shelter. Dozens of figures of different ages and distinctly different attire stood together without any hierarchy in their positioning. Clearly, this was a meeting of the Blood Demon Mothers. Though only their offspring were present, at this moment, it was their mothers'' consciousness that descended upon them. The atmosphere on site was very heavy. "The talent of that Chosen One is at least of Legendary level!" At the start of the meeting, a Mother hoarsely voiced the information it had confirmed, "He can instantly pinpoint the location of all our kind within a fifty-kilometer radius." "Fifty kilometers?" The scene stirred. The Mothers could not hide their terror. They wanted to win this war, to revive their civilization, and the stealth provided by their Parasitic Ability was crucial. But now, had this ability been rendered useless from the start? Chapter 60 The Timid Species "How can there be a Legendary Talent among the mere six thousand or so Chosen Ones of the human race?" A Matrix couldn''t contain her anger. "This is simply not fair. Do we have any Legends? No! Not even until the very end!"This anger seemed to suddenly ignite the emotions of all the Matrices. "Exactly! How is this possible?" "Golden Legendary Talent, and it just so happens to be the type that can restrain us!" "I will never accept this as mere luck!" "Our entire civilization never produced such a level of Talent until its final moments!" "..." Indeed, throughout their existence, the Blood Demon species had never witnessed a Golden Legendary Level ability. In reality, it wasn''t easy for such a thing to emerge. It was a one in a million chance! The number of Chosen Ones that appeared in a civilization was limited and would not grow endlessly; the Blood Demons'' past civilization couldn''t surpass fifty thousand until its very end. At such numbers, the Golden Legend was indeed nothing more than a legend for them! No wonder this group of Blood Demons was so furious. How many Chosen Ones does Human Civilization have now? Barely six or seven thousand, not even ten thousand! This is like a gambler, who has bet everything and never won the SSR, turning around and seeing someone else win it with a single pull! This could cause someone''s mentality to explode in an instant! Moreover, this was not some game played for amusement but a matter concerning the fate of entire civilizations! If they had a Golden Legendary Talent from the beginning, maybe, just maybe, their civilization wouldn''t have perished! Forget that they are inherent enemies now, even if they weren''t, such incomprehensible luck, with its intense and bitter envy, would be enough to make them want to tear this "Emperor Ou" civilization to shreds! However, there were still those who kept their cool. It was the same Matrix who first shared intelligence, also the one responsible for bringing these Matrices together. It spoke again, "This is an established reality now. Resentment is pointless. The Civilization Trial has never promised fairness." This Blood Demon Mother obviously had a certain prestige among the many Matrices. After it spoke, all the Matrices gradually calmed down. "Right now, we only have two options," it continued. "The first is to do whatever it takes to eliminate that Chosen One. The second is to flee this country." As soon as these words fell, one Matrix after another quickly voiced their opinions. "The first choice is simply impossible." "Exactly, all of our children hiding in the army have been discovered." "Without weapons, and with the number we have now, we are no match for the humans." "The power of that Chosen One is extraordinary; he will be hard to deal with." "Plus, a Matrix was captured alive, truly a sinner of our entire species!" "..." If a human were present at this time and heard such a group of hoarse, cold, and strange voices, they probably wouldn''t be afraid because the words were filled with unmistakable deep fear. At this moment, at least in this country, the Blood Demons were the ones who needed to fear. The leading Matrix, looking at its own kind, also felt a sense of sadness in its heart. "Enough!" it roared quietly. Suddenly, everyone turned to look at it. "Isn''t this laughable?" it said with anger, looking at each of them, "We''ve already lost the name of our civilization, lost our own language, and even lost all of our culture, but we have certainly not lost our cowardice. Or rather, do you wish to be defeated once again?" "..." All the Blood Demon Mothers fell silent at that moment. However, just as the leading Matrix thought it had made an impact, it heard one Mother voice out, "What does this have to do with cowardice? If we cannot win, we cannot win." This statement seemed to express the sentiments of many Matrices, and the rest echoed the sentiment. "Moreover, we''re not planning to give up." "Every Matrix is precious to our civilization and cannot be carelessly abandoned here." "It''s only this country, after all. Other countries are more suitable for us." Enjoy new adventures from empire "Escape and find more humans to Parasite outside, then come back with human weapons and consume every person in this country!" "..." These Matrices seemed unwilling to admit their own timidity, but no one planned to stay. If they were to run, the numerous Subspecies would not be easy to take along, but the Matrices alone wouldn''t have any issue. Each of them had individual Talents, mostly of Blue Level, and were very powerful. As individuals, the chances of escaping undetected were not low. But the leading Blood Demon Mother, seeing such a scene, could only feel even deeper sorrow. However, this was its species. Its civilization was never one of fearless spirit. As long as there was a way out, it always kept retreating until it realized there was nowhere left to retreat to. Falling in the first Trial was not without reason. But this time, it didn''t plan to retreat just yet. "If you want to run, you can, but before escaping, cooperate with me," the Matrix controlling the Subspecies said, its grotesque mouth splitting in a sinister grin. "Since humans call us ''demons,'' we should bring them fear. Since we''re going to run anyway, we can do it at any time, so why not try cooperating with me first?" The Matrices remained silent. They really wanted to flee as quickly as possible. With the current situation, no one knew when the formidable Chosen One might suddenly appear before them. The fear of death was ingrained deep within the bones of the species. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If you don''t agree, I''ll reveal all your locations," the Blood Demon Mother threatened, seemingly running out of patience. "I have Epic Talent! Even if I expose my position, I can escape. You can''t threaten me!" Instantly, the surrounding Matrices were filled with shock and anger. Deep in the forest under the night sky, suppressed roars of rage echoed. ... Meanwhile, Shen Hao was on a plane, looking at a document. It wasn''t about anything else, but rather about the "Civilization Trial." In addition to the intelligence extracted from the captured Blood Demon Mother, there were summaries and analyses, including some opinions that Shen Hao wrote under his authority. "The Civilization Trial, being a ''Trial'' and bringing forth powers like the Chosen Ones, suggests that there must be hope of overcoming it. By holding onto this belief, no matter how powerful or despairing the Trial seems, it''s essential to strive to find its weakness, just as with the Blood Demons. The more we understand, the less we fear..." Chapter 61 Sweep the Second Stage! The existence of the Civilization Trial is a secret to most people in this current world. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Even though many have connected the "Star Jump incident," "Chosen One," and "Blood Demon" together, there is no clear direction. It wasn''t until the first Blood Demon Mother was caught, and the existence of the "Civilization Trial" was known, that everything came together. But what followed was deep fear. People didn''t know who created the Civilization Trial, nor what the purpose of this trial was. The only known fact was that humans, in front of such an existence, were even more insignificant than ants before humans, finding absolutely no room for resistance. Even the whole planet seemed like a glass ball in a child''s hand, able to be manipulated at will. Yet, even so, burying one''s head in the sand, pretending to know nothing, was pointless. The document in Shen Hao''s hands was a file, one that temporarily would only be accessible to those with enough trust and courage. Perhaps one day in the future, this file would be officially declassified and disclosed to everyone worldwide. Therefore, Shen Hao took this opportunity to write out some of the information he had obtained from the hack in his own name. "...I do not believe that the existence of the Civilization Trial is merely a game, or a fighting pit intended for amusement, because it provides a pathway to become stronger. In any case, surviving the trial and becoming stronger until the day we know everything is what we need to do, and the only choice to survive in the trial." After reading the last paragraph he had written, Shen Hao flipped through other people''s opinions and analysis and then stored the file away. It appeared in his hands because he had the authority to decide whom he deemed qualified to access it. However, the most pressing issue was still dealing with the Blood Demon. Shen Hao opened his Chosen One interface. After spending these five days clearing out Blood Demons and assimilating resources, his data had changed significantly. [Constitution: 19] [Spirit: 23] [Transcendent: 13] [Level: 4] Yes, he had reached the fourth level. His tri-dimensional strength had also improved by more than double. However, as the data increased, he could clearly feel that the efficiency of his basic three dimensions'' improvement was beginning to slow down. Because the tier of resources in the store could no longer meet his needs. To boost his advancement faster, he needed better resources. Ultimately, it came down to the store level again. Over these days, he had cleared out approximately six thousand eight hundred Blood Demons. Since they were only kills, the points gained were one million one hundred thousand, and with the points he had before, his total now nearly reached one million seven hundred thousand. He was still short by over three hundred thousand points to unlock the White Level 5 Mall. This was an astonishing efficiency, and the only limitation to his scoring was the transportation speed and the number of Blood Demons. "Over three hundred thousand, just two thousand more Blood Demons should be enough." Shen Hao felt somewhat regretful, "If only I had the points hack now, I would have had enough already." But, he only needed to wait two more days! Shen Hao was very much looking forward to it. Points hacks are never too many. At that moment, Dong Gong''s communication also came through. "Team leader, we have only found two areas where the Matrix had been present for a short time, and moreover, we can''t guarantee that the Matrix is still in the same location," Dong Gong said somewhat helplessly, "because the Blood Demon Parasite event in this place happened ten hours ago. If the Matrix realizes that the parasitic activity has been exposed, it might flee." "Not might, it definitely will flee," Shen Hao was not surprised. The Blood Demon Mother isn''t foolish, it most likely knows about his abilities by now. Rather, the best option should be to immediately try to flee the country. Those who don''t flee and even dare to continue parasitizing truly have guts. After all, within the vicinity of any Blood Demon exhibiting parasitic behavior, there must be a Matrix, as the Spiritual Network has a distance limitation. "Ten hours have already made it difficult to capture, and you have to count the time it takes for me to get there, we need to further increase efficiency," Shen Hao stated again. "Our alert system is continuously being optimized, but the Blood Demon''s parasitic actions are becoming more secretive and are now showing mobility, not remaining in one place," Dong Gong explained, "Although this considerably slows down the spread, similarly, under stable conditions to act, those being parasitized don''t even have the chance to press the alert button." In fact, Shen Hao had exchanged for quite a few Sensing Talismans during this time. But limited by the number, he could only send them to various cities for random checks. Indeed, traces of Blood Demons had been spotted in many cities through these checks, but typically, the Matrices had already relocated and didn''t stay in their original cities, which substantially increased the difficulty of capturing the Matrices. The current method of detection still depended on the alert system; some people managed to press the alert button during their struggles, or their actions were noticed by people around them or by surveillance, only then confirming the parasitic actions in progress. Even so, some Blood Demon Mothers, realizing they had triggered an alert, would quickly flee. After all, once Shen Hao arrived, they only had a dead end, not even a chance to play hide and seek. "Give me the address of the other location first; dealing with one is better than none," Shen Hao finally said. Even though he knew that the worldwide Blood Demon war was still not looking optimistic and time was still very tight, at this point, other than being a bit more patient and upgrading the store rapidly, there weren''t many good options left. "Yes!" Dong Gong acknowledged. The entire cleanup plan had just finished its first stage, completing the first review of strategic departments such as the military zone, weapons, and management. Now, it was time for the second stage. To locate and capture all the Blood Demon Mothers nationwide! However, when Shen Hao quickly arrived at the first city aboard a supersonic fighter jet, his brows were slightly furrowed. "Only over a hundred Blood Demons, the Mother must have arrived not long ago, how long before did the parasitic event occur?" he quickly asked. "Two hours and thirty-seven minutes ago," Dong Gong reported, "All the outbound channels had been intercepted at the first opportunity." "Then there should still be time," Shen Hao immediately used resources to boost his Spirit to thirty points. The map rapidly expanded. Then, his eyes lit up. "Found them!" About thirty kilometers from the city, a dozen Blood Demons were rapidly fleeing. With the roads blocked and vehicles made unreachable, a mere two hours were not enough to allow the Mother to escape the range of Shen Hao''s map! It can be said, the moment the Mother''s figure appeared on the map, the outcome was already sealed! No need to take another flight, Shen Hao directly used Telekinesis to levitate and rapidly dive. As he landed in front of the Mother, another Mother became a captive under the Sovereign''s suppression! Chapter 62 Points Wealth Code! The entire process didn''t even require much description. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Even though the Matrix''s strength was continuously growing, the speed of Shen Hao''s growth was still surpassing them by a large margin. This was the power brought by great Talent and abundant points! Unless there was a sufficient number of them and they were armed with heavy weapons, or even formed into a well-equipped army, they could potentially pose a certain threat to Shen Hao at this moment. But domestically, being able to get a hold of handguns was already impressive! A few handguns couldn''t even break through Shen Hao''s protective gear. "How many subordinates do you have?" Shen Hao asked directly. "Seven, seven thousand four hundred," the Matrix trembled. "Over seven thousand people?" Shen Hao''s expression darkened. The number was actually within predictions, in the first month alone, a Matrix could develop thousands of subordinate in some larger cities, even if the efficiency of parasitic growth had slowed down significantly over the last week, but with carefulness, there was still a chance to develop more subordinates. If the number of Matrices in the country exceeded fifty, that would already mean nearly four hundred thousand victims! It was imperative to capture the Matrices as soon as possible. Of course, the subordinates couldn''t be overlooked either! Shen Hao commanded directly, "Order your subordinates to gather together!" He had already experimented with another Matrix before, directly ordering the Matrix to kill its subordinates didn''t yield any points. However, the commands of Matrices were irrefutable to the vast majority of subordinates! Therefore, just bring them all together and solve it with Sovereign suppression, and obtain more points! So, at this very moment, a bizarre scene began to unfold within several cities. People suddenly rushed from all directions to a certain place on the outskirts of the city. Initially, no one realized what was happening. Until the number of gathering people increased, some taxi drivers and civilians noticed this anomaly, quickly reported it up, and even posted it online. It rapidly sparked a lot of public attention and discussion. "What''s going on with these people?" "They look so strange." "It couldn''t be Blood Demons, could it?" "Silly, the scariest thing about Blood Demons is their ability to hide and conceal themselves, standing out and gathering together is akin to courting death. No need for Boss Shen to make a move, one missile would solve it all." "Maybe they really are courting death." "..." Some braver ones even approached to film, these people crowded together, seeming very peculiar to each other, with some discussions heard among them. It looked normal yet strange. But shortly after, a roaring sound came from high above, and when they looked up, they could see a long trail crossing the clouds. That was the noise brought by a supersonic jet beginning to slow down and decrease its altitude! A black dot plunged directly from the sky. In an instant, all the gathered Blood Demons became distressed, some of the Blood Demons seemed to realize something, frantically wanting to flee, but were restricted by the Matrix''s command! However, even if they wanted to escape now, it was already too late! When Shen Hao arrived, all the Blood Demons could only wail and fall to the ground under the overwhelming suppression, some even uncontrollably revealed their true faces. The people holding cameras nearby were completely stunned. Thousands of Blood Demons, all of them were Blood Demons! Online, it suddenly exploded. "Is this for real?" "Boss Shen, that''s Boss Shen Hao!" "My God, they are actually lining up to die!" "What''s going on? This group of Blood Demons collectively challenges Boss Shen to a one-on-one?" "Lord, I''m right in this city, and there are so many Blood Demons!" "..." No wonder people are so shocked; the scene looks too bizarre and too stunning. There had been no news of Shen Hao or the battlefield for several days, and even though everyone knew that the war was still ongoing, with many people continuously fighting on the most dangerous frontlines, the lack of specific information about the battles made people uneasy. Blood Demons had become the focal point of the entire society and civilization in just one short week. On the internet and television, domestically and internationally, various news and voices highlighted the terror of the Blood Demons. Especially abroad, it watched by people with trembling hearts. This war was now a matter of human survival! But what was this? Thousands of Blood Demons voluntarily stepped out from the crowd, gathered together, and then their strongest Chosen One took them down in one fell swoop? If it weren''t for the Blood Demons in front of the camera painfully wailing and trembling on the ground, people might think this was just a fantasy from a dream! At this time, the official finally issued an announcement. "Team leader Shen Hao has once again successfully captured and controlled a Matrix. Upon inspection, this Matrix''s Parasitic Subordinates have infected seven thousand three hundred forty-two people, scattered across areas including Lingxi City, Hong City, Chenxi County, Dongming County, and Lantian County. All Blood Demon Subordinates are now gathered outside the city under the command of the Matrix, please all citizens stay away and do not risk contact..." This not only stunned people within the country but also around the world who were following the situation in the Eastern Country. It was indeed a genuine lining up to die! Previous messages had not been released, and although many people knew that a Matrix had been captured in the Eastern Country, they were not clear on what the Matrix could do. But now, they knew. The Matrix could even command the subordinate bodies to die! Yes! The powerful control ability of the Matrix over its subordinates should have been a strength of the Blood Demons, but this strong hierarchical order turned into a guillotine at the Blood Demons'' neck after the crucial surrender of the Matrix. Controlling the Matrix meant controlling most subordinates! Even if some subordinates sensed danger and were too afraid to come, they could not escape the precise elimination by the Matrix in the Spirit Network! Of course, there were a few who could defy the will of the Matrix under a survival instinct, escaping the range of the Spirit Network, but these were only a very few. Moreover, the Matrix could still sense the general direction and range. This type of Blood Demon just needed to be handed over to others for a follow-up hunt. Once deprived of their Parasitic Ability, the subordinate bodies posed no significant threat. It can be said that Shen Hao''s appearance in front of the camera once again brought huge victories and hope for victory to people around the world! However, at this time, Shen Hao didn''t pay much attention to the sensation on the internet. He was just looking at his Chosen One panel and couldn''t help but remark, "Sure enough, the Matrix is the treasure code for points!" He had previously spent five days handling slightly more than six thousand Blood Demons, mostly just killing them, averaging one hundred fifty points per demon. But now, just by visiting a few places, he had harvested over seven thousand! All were harvested using Dominator suppression, each one earning two hundred points! In this short time, he had directly harvested over one million four hundred thousand points! White Level 5 Mall, unlocked! Glancing at the requirements for the Sixth-level Mall, he was surprised to find that it only needed a total of five million points. It was less than expected. However, what Shen Hao was more concerned about now was what important items were in the Level 5 Mall. Chapter 63 The Time of Harvest ```According to the current rules of the Civilization Trial, it is clear that the normal way to pass the Trial is through the "Mall". The Chosen One must devise ways to continuously combat the Trial, obtain points, upgrade the Store, and enhance both their own and the entire civilization''s strength. Although Shen Hao could cheat, cheating could not lead directly to passing the Trial, it was still an auxiliary under the rules. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, his anticipation for the Store was only natural. Every upgrade of the Store was a moment of great harvest! After opening the White Level 5 Store and skillfully arranging the purchasable items, just at first glance, he discovered a product named "Spirit Testing Ball". [Product Name: Spirit Testing Ball] [Product Level: White Level 5] [Product Description: Capable of detecting whether objects within a hundred-meter radius contain Spiritual Energy, with a sensitive response. Replenishing Spiritual Energy allows for extended use. It also has a certain detection effect for other non-Spiritual Energy extraordinary characteristics.] [Product Price: 2000 points] "Capable of detecting within a hundred-meter radius!" Shen Hao''s eyes sparkled. This thing was clearly an upgraded version of the Sensing Talisman, as many items in the Store were such that higher-level Stores contained upgraded versions of products from lower-level Stores. Although the Spirit Testing Ball also had usage conditions and a not-so-large detection range, this kind of tool could still greatly enhance his detection efficiency. Not to mention, equipping a Chosen One squad with one would be of great use during the pursuit of fleeing Blood Demons! Although it was a bit expensive, it could be used for a long time! Replenishing Spiritual Energy was not a problem, as "Spiritual Energy Crystals" had appeared as early as in the White Level 3 Store, which could be worn long-term to enhance one''s constitution. No matter how you looked at it, it was much better than the Sensing Talisman, which was a consumable! The demand was definitely huge! "I''ll exchange ten for a test first." Without any hesitation, Shen Hao exchanged for ten, ready to hand them over to the research institutes for testing. In the previous days, dozens of top-tier research institutes had been established in this country, scattered across various locations, on one hand to protect the scientists collectively, and on the other hand, because there was now a plethora of things, directions, and categories that needed research. Blood Demon Research Institute, Spiritual Energy Research Institute, Magic Research Institute, Weapon Research Institute, Talent Research Institute... While Shen Hao was diligently eradicating Blood Demons, even more people across the entire country were taking rapid action. One could imagine that with each upgrade of the Store Level, these research institutes were not only the busiest, but also the most thrilling. Shen Hao continued to browse the Store. Besides the Spirit Testing Ball, there were quite a few other great items. "Ice Grenade, all-encompassing Binding Grenade, basic Plasma Rifle, Electric Shock Bullets..." Shen Hao was on a plane heading back to the nearest military base while purchasing weapons and equipment that might be effective against Blood Demons. Dong Gong had already been waiting there with the team members. As soon as Shen Hao got off the plane, they all gathered around him. "Team leader, how did it go?" They were all eagerly looking at Shen Hao. ``` ``` The anticipation for the White Level 5 Mall wasn''t limited to Shen Hao. It was everyone! The researchers at the institutes were even more eager! "Not bad at all," Shen Hao said with a smile, taking out all the items he had purchased and sorting them, "Take these to the various institutes, place these in the team''s warehouse, and these ability balls and equipment, allocate them as before, although the level of the dropped equipment is a bit low for you." The loot from the Blood Demons was determined by their own level, and although there were many of them, most were only at first and second levels. In the Eastern Country, where Blood Demons were hard to avoid, there wasn''t much opportunity for major cannibalistic leveling. However, low-level wasn''t useless, it could still be effective when given to ordinary soldiers. Moreover, ability balls could rapidly enhance a Chosen One''s strength. Shen Hao''s "Thunder" although purple, could still be upgraded by stacking similar low-level ability balls. Such as "Electric Shock," "Electric Current," and so on. This portion, he kept for himself. After using almost a hundred, his "Thunder" had now reached Level 2, much more powerful than initially. "Team leader, is there a technical blueprint for this type of equipment?" Chen Sihui asked, holding a full-wrap restraint grenade and seemingly in awe, "This thing is amazing, it''s a non-injury type of restraint device! If we could add an automatic alarm system and mass-produce it, we could distribute it to the public for defense against the Blood Demons! It would also make it easier to spot parasitic behaviors, but, the technical level is really high!" "Can''t figure it out?" Shen Hao looked at the gadget in her hand. He remembered this product as well. The description said it could be adapted to creatures of various body types. Conventional restraint equipment wasn''t very effective against Blood Demons. Blood Demons were able to manipulate their blood and were almost unstoppable. "With our current technological level, it''s quite difficult," responded Chen Sihui as she quickly disassembled the device. With her "Skillful Hand," and incrementally higher level, she had easily grasped the basic structure of such gadgets, and finally, holding a metal capsule, she said, "The core is this, a material that can rapidly expand into a high-strength adhesive. It''s breathable but waterproof, perfect for capturing creatures, definitely useful against Blood Demons, but we lack the preceding technology, and we had no such technical foundation before." Shen Hao understood and felt a bit of regret. Shaking his head, he said, "Such a weapon costs seven hundred points each, not cheap, and we don''t have the technology, but I''ve bought whatever technology was available." "Seven hundred points?" The others were somewhat astonished. They had already seen the "Spirit Testing Ball," an upgraded key item, and understood its importance. Indeed, buying three of these restraint devices was not as good as buying one Spirit Testing Ball. After all, situations requiring live capture of Blood Demons were rare. If it couldn''t be produced and popularized on a large scale, it wasn''t very useful. "If we can''t buy it now, we will be able to in the future," Dong Gong remained optimistic, smiling, "Not to mention the technology, just these items alone can greatly increase the technological level of our entire civilization. Without the Blood Demons, this opportunity would have been unimaginable in the past!" Indeed, the Chosen One Mall wasn''t just for dealing with Blood Demons. Rather, its real purpose was to improve the strength of civilization! The current focus was combating Blood Demons, so what was exchanged were mostly weapon-related items, but in reality, technologies and equipment important for civilian life, production, and even key domains were also plentiful in the mall. Moreover, it included the incredible Extraordinary Powers! In fact, after experiencing five levels of the mall, everyone had gained a rough understanding of the current Chosen One Mall. ``` Chapter 64 The Leader of the Eastern Country Blood Demon? Although it seemed chaotic and had everything, the number of items actually available for purchase was not that many and could be divided into three major categories.Technology, Magic, Cultivation! However, according to the intelligence received from the Blood Demon Mother''s side, their past civilization''s Chosen One Mall did not have the same three categories. The categories in the Blood Demon''s former mall were Technology, Totems, and Mutation. Only Technology was the same. Unfortunately, all related knowledge and specific contents were erased and sealed at the moment of trial failure. But even just a name was enough to spark imagination. Many experts speculated that these three directions were actually initial recommendations made by the Civilization Trial based on the characteristics of the civilization. Moreover, judging by the many unlocked items in the Chosen One Mall, it was very likely that there would be ways to unlock more paths later on. Otherwise, there was no need to list these products. Regardless, for Human Civilization today, among these three directions, "Technology" was the most cost-effective one. Because they already had a foundation in this direction. The other domains were not useless either. Not to mention targeted items like the "Sensing Talisman," even ordinary resources for personal strength growth held extremely high research valuepotentially enhancing the entire army or even the individual quality of All People. The existence of Parasite Failures had already shown that one did not need to be a Chosen One to step into the Transcendent realm. The resources in the Extraordinary Domain within the mall could likely be used by ordinary people as well! The words Shen Hao wrote in the "Civilization Trial Records" thus gained the agreement of many. "Survive the trials, become stronger!" Many were now fantasizing that if they could continually survive the trials, Human Civilization might have the chance to reach a stage far beyond imagination! "Alright, upgrade those who should upgrade, enhance those who should enhance, and experiment with those who should experiment," Shen Hao finally said, "The offspring registered under the caught Blood Demon Mother have mostly been captured, but a few have escaped, including several Level 4 Blood Demons. Now, only some of the Chosen Ones have the ability to pursue them. You may need to act separately from me." Upon hearing this statement, the present Chosen Ones all became solemn. Level 4 Blood Demons were indeed very dangerous. Although Blood Demons that had separated from the Mother were unable to use their parasitic fission ability, they could still consume humans to become stronger. In them, Level 4 Blood Demons would only be more cunning and more ferocious. Till now, the Chosen Ones within Shen Hao''s team, thanks to the high-level resources received here, had just managed to reach Level 3. Relying on their Talent, abilities, and equipment, they might be able to battle a Level 4 Blood Demon, but other Chosen Ones did not have such favorable conditions. Even though Shen Hao had made available all the resources he didn''t need, only some of the Chosen Ones could benefit from them. After all, the Chosen One Market had not fully formed yet; everyone was "borrowing" resources from Shen Hao, hence eligibility for resource allocation naturally had to be selective. Those who dared to fight and had the determination and will to take responsibility were the focus. The Chosen Ones in Shen Hao''s team were no exception. He naturally had to continue finding and controlling more Blood Demon Mothers, as well as precisely eliminating some focused in the city areas, but the more scattered Blood Demons would definitely need to be handled by others. "Don''t worry, group leader," Cheng Youqing, who appeared to be the most eager to fight, said, looking almost impatient, "We won''t let you down." The others nodded in agreement, including Qiuyue; none were cowards. Now, there weren''t just one or two Chosen Ones who were envious of them; some even managed to send membership applications to Dong Gong. However, the team had already begun to form a tacit understanding, and Shen Hao had no intention of adding more members for the time being. He wanted to first observe their performance. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As a Cheater, Shen Hao had already decided to follow both the "Personal Strength" and "Legion" tracks simultaneously! After a brief gathering, everyone quickly split up, with each person assigned their own tasks. Although the domestic situation seemed to have secured an advantage, the overall combat situation was still tense, and there was no time to waste, especially not too many deaths in this first Trial! Therefore, Shen Hao had not even kept too many points; forthcoming points would only increase. Keeping points in hand was hardly useful. He aimed to quickly utilize them, while also gaining some return on points by rapidly transforming them into strength on various fronts. Just from others'' point feedback, he could now accumulate over twenty thousand points daily. Though not much yet, it was starting to scale up. Don''t forget, he still had the chance to cheat! However, just as Shen Hao achieved another significant victory and was rapidly digesting his gains, on the other side, a Blood Demon Mother, seeing the news online, could no longer tolerate the situation. "We must start now!" This Blood Demon Mother seemed to be the only one preparing to do something rather than merely thinking of escaping. The face it had acquired through parasitism seemed even more human. The next day, as Shen Hao was rushing to a city identified with a concentration of Blood Demons, he suddenly received an urgent communication from Dong Gong. "Group leader!" Dong Gong''s voice was hurried, "Three minutes ago, a Blood Demon Mother posted a video online!" "What?" Shen Hao was momentarily stunned. "For now, just take a look," Dong Gong replied. "Alright!" Shen Hao immediately opened the link Dong Gong had sent him. The video had a rather sensational title. "I am the leader of the Eastern Country Blood Demon Race, seeking dialogue with Shen Hao." Yes, that was the title. Self-proclaimed as the leader of the Eastern Country Blood Demon Race, it even sought to have a dialogue with Shen Hao. In the current internet frenzy, such a headline was maximally attention-grabbing. Shen Hao immediately started the video. The scene depicted a relatively well-lit room, but it was completely barren with empty walls, resembling a common under-furnished house. A girl wearing a mask, slim in stature and appearing like a high school student, stood there. "I am the leader of the Blood Demon Race in the Eastern Country, also a Blood Demon Mother," she stated. As soon as she spoke, that raspy, dark, moist female voice immediately made Shen Hao''s gaze sharpen. That was indeed a characteristic of a Blood Demon Mother''s consciousness descending upon its offspring. Because it was not about controlling vocal cords to produce a sound, but rather controlling the blood to mimic vocal cords, creating vibrations to generate sound. Next, this Blood Demon Mother made an even more convincing demonstration. Stretching out a hand, blood directly seeped from the capillaries, gathering in front of her, continuously transforming! Chapter 65 Blood Demons Struggle! (Added chapter, please follow for updates!) If the video isn''t fabricated, then this feat could only be accomplished by a Blood Demon or a Parasite Failure!That''s why this video could spread so wildly in just a few minutes! The rate of spreading even far surpassed the one from the video where the Blood Demon crisis broke out! Although Shen Hao hadn''t enabled the comment stream, he could imagine that the number of viewers was skyrocketing. Indeed, it was the first time that a Blood Demon had appeared before the public through ''active conversation''! The screen continued its broadcast. The demonstration of its blood control ability seemed only to confirm its identity. Without retracting the blood, the Blood Demon Mother continued speaking in this posture: "As you are aware, we are neither human nor are we unintelligent beasts, but rather another intelligent species. The name ''Blood Demon'' isn''t our species'' original name, but until we re-establish our civilization, we will accept this name in respect for the original inhabitants of this world. Additionally, you may address me as ''Shadow King,'' which is my official title among our species!" The hoarse voice of the Blood Demon was not as cold as machinery, but rather full of clear and rich emotions. He sounded like he was not some monster with a human appearance, but truly a leader of the opposing force. This gave people an indescribable sense of eeriness. But the Blood Demon''s speech didn''t pause: "A few days ago, your leaders declared war on us, and today this video can serve as a response. Although war is not our intention, the war between our two species is indeed inevitable. This is not about morality, right, or wrong, but purely about the survival and reconstruction of our civilization!" This statement caused an instant uproar on the internet. If Shen Hao were to open the comment stream now, he would see a flurry of messages so dense they could nearly crash the server. Angry, excited, and even some attempting dialogue. Regardless, in this war, one side''s declaration had now received an official response from the other! This fact alone continuously amplified the significance of this video. Even within this short period, the video had been translated and was beginning to spread to the entire world. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, this self-proclaimed ''Shadow King'' Blood Demon Mother released the video obviously not just to provide a response. For the Blood Demons, and for humanity, there was not much need for it. Their parasitic actions were already unforgivable acts of war to humans. Thus, the Shadow King swiftly moved on to the main point: "But I must admit that compared to our kin elsewhere in the world, we in the Eastern Country have suffered completely unexpected setbacks, and all this because of the presence of one individualChosen One Shen Hao. Having such a Chosen One, your country is indeed extremely lucky. His strength even surpasses our comprehension, and even I, as one of the strongest among my species, am not confident of surviving against him. This is the fundamental reason I have issued this communication in this form, because I am profoundly aware that if this continues, we will suffer immense losses before him!" As these words were spoken, everyone could feel the Blood Demon Mother''s seriousness. Even concealed behind a mask, one could almost sense the gravity in its expression. Shen Hao couldn''t help but raise an eyebrow as he watched. And on the internet, the viewers burst into chaos once again. Yet, compared to the initial disorder, there was a moment of unanimity now. The majority felt an indescribable sense of relief. "Good to know!" "Since you know, better surrender quickly." "You''re out of luck coming to our territory!" "Shen Hao is the world''s strongest Chosen One!" "Are you contemplating surrender? Impossible; you''re doomed!" "That''s right, we won''t accept surrender!" "So many have already died; it can only be blood for blood!" "..." It must be said that happiness is realized through comparison. The internet has been dominated by messages mostly concerning Blood Demons and war, with the bulk of messages not coming from within the country, but from abroad. After all, domestically, aside from Donghua City''s battle drawing comprehensive attention, other battles were localized and on a smaller scale. Internationally, the tumult was increasing drastically. Particularly after the battle in Donghua City, some of the Blood Demons'' actions had become exceedingly frantic. Some experts analyzed that it was Shen Hao''s presence, together with the successful live capture and control of the Blood Demon Mother, that had placed considerable pressure on the entire Blood Demon species, prompting those overseas to become more aggressive, trying to grow stronger before Shen Hao could interfere. In comparison, although there was a significant sacrifice domestically with many casualties, the situation had improved countless times over. And now this sense of "happiness" drawn from comparison was directly ignited by the leader of the "Eastern Country Blood Demon"! Even the Blood Demon Leader had acknowledged Shen Hao''s strength and admitted their disadvantage. Could the country''s complete victory be far off? Some even had the illusion that this sudden, strange, and dangerous war might soon end! However, at this point, Shen Hao''s heart was somewhat furrowed. He didn''t believe the Blood Demon Mother would come forward to flatter him for no reason. Moreover, within the seemingly flattering speech, there were some intriguing implications. It was as if the current situation in the Eastern Country was entirely his doing. Shen Hao knew that although he was powerful, he was far from being able to solve everything by himself. If he were to go abroad now, facing Blood Demons armed with heavy weapons, he would still be in a difficult position. He couldn''t hunt Blood Demons as recklessly as in the Eastern Country. After all, behind his recent victories was the strong support of the entire national system! The video hadn''t ended yet, and Shen Hao held back his speculations and thoughts to continue watching. "I understand that whether a dialogue in times of war can stand depends on the cards each holds. If Mister Shen Hao is watching this video, I hope you comprehend three fundamental realities. First, we are a highly united species, and with my Epic Talent, I have already received the recognition and obedience of all Mothers within the Eastern Country. Second, there are already over five hundred thousand Blood Demons within the Eastern Country! Third" The Blood Demon Mother got to this point, then lifted a third finger and emphasized dramatically: "We are an intelligent species. We may not be your match, but we will not sit idly by. We will definitely struggle with all our might and at any cost!" Chapter 66 Behind the Schemes Seeing this, Shen Hao''s expression darkened slightly, as he had already guessed the purpose of the Blood Demon Mother releasing this video.Sure enough, after this, the tone of the Blood Demon in the video suddenly became chilling: "500,000 Blood Demons! And they are scattered among the humans, 500,000 Blood Demons! Our species'' average individual strength far surpasses that of humans, and even without firearms, one Blood Demon can kill dozens of people in a short time! What casualties could 500,000 Blood Demons, pushed into a corner, bring if they stopped hiding and started slaughtering humans with full force all at once?" "At least 30 million people! Maybe even more!" At this moment, the people who were somewhat excited because the Blood Demon Mother had capitulated, suddenly fell silent. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And some even felt a chill run through their bodies. 30 million people! How many people does the entire country have in total? This number had already reached one-fiftieth, which means that out of every fifty people, one would meet their demise. It may not seem like a lot, but for ordinary people, it''s an unimaginable calamity! Especially since there had already been many such incidents abroad. The scenes of Blood Demons picking up weapons and suddenly going on killing sprees among crowds of ordinary people had occurred countless times! Even though people had learned to carry weapons when they went out, there would still be corpses left behind. "Maybe you, Mr. Shen Hao, don''t need to fear our threats. Perhaps we will ultimately be defeated by your power, but before that, we can certainly bring massive casualties to your country! That is our trump card." The words of the Blood Demon in the video continued, the eyes that should have appeared lively were now seemingly filled with a chilling determination. And he finally threw out the "demands" of the negotiation. "Therefore, I hope you, Mr. Shen Hao, will seriously consider our following demands: First, immediately stop the capture of the Matrix, and release the two Matrices that have been captured. Second, provide us with more than ten safe routes to other countries, which we will use to cautiously and gradually complete the evacuation of all Blood Demons. Third, you must appear on camera 24/7 during the entire evacuation process to ensure we know your location. I believe these three demands are reasonable and beneficial to both sides. I hope you, Mr. Shen Hao, will consider them carefully, with the interests of the species and national security as your top priority. We will give you some time to await your reply, but it won''t be long." The video ended there. At this very moment, the entire country, and even the whole world, was in an uproar because of this video. This was the first time the invader, the Blood Demon, had publicly addressed humanity. And the message it contained was too abundant and too special. After watching the entire video, Shen Hao silently pondered for a while before reconnecting with Dong Gong. "Team leader, the spread of this video is too wide, and the attention it''s getting is too high, it''s completely impossible to block it now," Dong Gong spoke without any heaviness in his tone. "Is the number of 30 million people real?" Shen Hao asked directly. "It''s definitely exaggerated," Dong Gong said very assuredly. "First of all, our army, after scrutiny, has been stationed in all cities in shifts, plus every city has its own armed forces, so they are not entirely defenseless against Blood Demons. Secondly, without weapons, a Blood Demon killing sixty people in a short time would only be possible in densely populated public places. But if all cities are locked down and people are prohibited from moving around, then it''s not so easy for the Blood Demons to create a massacre. In fact, according to the Analysis Department''s simulations, if all Blood Demons stopped hiding and started killing with the sole purpose of murder, the final casualty count could be kept under 7 million." 7 million people, huh. Shen Hao was certainly more inclined to believe that number. Actually, in this situation, the options and cards that the Blood Demons could play were inherently limited; the worst scenario would be to stop hiding and launch simultaneous retaliatory attacks with all Blood Demons. There was definitely a contingency plan for this. Dispersing the military forces across all regions, especially focusing on cities where Blood Demons had been detected, was one such precautionary measure. The 30 million mentioned by the Blood Demon Mother was, in its entirety, a way to exaggerate the threat and spread panic. However, the main goal of this Blood Demon who proclaimed himself as the Shadow King in releasing the video was definitively not just to evacuate all Blood Demons. "I didn''t expect that the Blood Demons would also play the game of lifting to strike down." Shen Hao seemed to be sneering. Yes, lifting to strike down. "The Analysis Department holds the same view. It should be said that the intention is quite clear," Dong Gong stated. "It downplays the role of the state, highlights your strength and status, and with the added threats, it''s as though the lives of 30 million people are entirely in your hands. It tries to use public opinion to coerce you, and possibly it even aims to undermine the Global United Front. I guess our neighboring countries must be feeling the tension now." Exactly. Even if 500,000 Blood Demons were really to retreat, they couldn''t possibly flee via the sea; they would be sitting ducks. They could only retreat to nearby countries. Even if we took a step back and managed to reach an agreement where the Blood Demons retreated honestly, the influx of such a number of Blood Demons would inevitably bring significant destruction to neighboring countries and might even further provoke international discontent with the Eastern Country. At the least, the public could easily be incited. Given the current circumstances, it''s clear that the Global Front is the key to surviving this Trial. If other countries suffer a comprehensive defeat, no matter how intact their own nation remains, they will still have to face a colossal crisis of extinction. The best outcome would merely be mutual destruction. Yet, how many people can have such perspective and vision? Even if the reasoning is laid out plainly and explained clearly, faced with the immediate threat of death and a path that seems less fearsome, how many can make the right choice? Just as it''s difficult for them to explain the difference between 7 million and 30 million, it''s equally challenging to justify why they should give up on the chance to save millions of their compatriots. What''s more important isthis resentment would converge on Shen Hao. You''re so powerful, even the Blood Demons fear and revere you, so why can''t you protect us? This thought can spread and take root very easily. Raising Shen Hao to an undeserved height was precisely the fundamental strategy of lifting to strike down! It can be said that the scheming behind this Blood Demon Mother''s manoeuvre indeed appears sufficiently sinister. But Shen Hao suddenly laughed, and even laughed out loud. On the other end, Dong Gong also chuckled softly a few times. Chapter 67 Too Naive! "It''s trying to be clever with us, engaging in conspiracy." Shen Hao''s gaze was ice cold, but indeed, he was smiling, "How naive!""Indeed naive," Dong Gong laughed, "There is a saying that goes, in the face of absolute power, all conspiracies and tricks are meaningless. To think they can play with public opinion and conspiracy on our land, they truly underestimate us. Moreover, this situation is actually within our contingency plans. It''s just that we didn''t expect a Blood Demon Mother, especially one that claims to be the Blood Demon Leader, to do such a thing." Yes, this Blood Demon had made a fatal mistake. It had overestimated the power of public opinion and underestimated the determination and power of the system! And even more so, it underestimated the versatility and complexity of humanity! Once the nation''s propaganda machine starts, such level of public opinion manipulation poses little trouble, not to mention that the sentiment generated by the Mother isn''t flawless. Not to mention, can we just let go of the tragedy of 500,000 compatriots, the blood feud of 500,000 people? The fear of death is one side of ordinary people, but the courage to fight is also a trait of this nation, this ethnicity! That''s why Shen Hao has never defined himself as a "nanny" of civilization. In front of the Trial, death and fear are unavoidable, but he believes that after the initial confusion and panic, the entire civilization will inevitably grow swiftly. The Civilization Trial ultimately needs to be confronted by the whole civilization! And more importantly, the internet is not a lawless land! "Since it claims to be the leader of the Eastern Country Blood Demons, regardless of how much truth there is to this title, it must have intelligence on other Blood Demon Matrices," Shen Hao''s eyes grew brighter, "Since it has already shown such a clumsy hand, don''t tell me we still can''t locate its approximate position!" "The investigation was initiated the moment the video went live," Dong Gong immediately said. "It''s clear this Blood Demon Mother has put some thought into this. The video was released simultaneously on different platforms, each originator''s address is different, and they''ve used hacking techniques to cover their tracks. However, those techniques are trivial, and the Analysis Department believes it probably had its offspring carry the video to different cities for release. But no matter if it is online or offline, from the moment the video appeared, it left a trail." "How long will it take?" Shen Hao said, "We just need a rough range!" "We''ve already called in a large number of experts; tracking online presents no difficulty at all. At the same time, we''ve initiated a lot of offline investigations. If all goes well, we could have results by tomorrow morning, at the very least, we''ll be able to find the location of this offspring showcased in the video!" The internet has evolved to the point where the official cyber capabilities are beyond common people''s imagination; even a top hacker, if one truly resolves to capture them, can be caught. Not to mention the world''s top technological personnel, but the level of hardware and network permissions alone are far beyond what an individual can match. Moreover, in this country, online security has long been a priority, and "the internet is not a lawless land" is certainly not an empty phrase! It can only be said that this move by the Blood Demon Mother was far too naive. Releasing the video via an offspring is more like burying its head in the sand. After all, being able to descend also means it can establish a connection to the Spiritual Network; the Matrix must be near this offspring! Shen Hao was even getting a bit anxious. It was mainly that term "leader" that the Mother had used which piqued his interest. If they could follow the trail to other Matrices, they might even have to thank this one for the points it delivered, which would greatly reduce the threat to the common peoplea real windfall! "If you need to use any items from the shop, just let me know," Shen Hao even threw in a bit of insurance, "There are still some items in the shop that should be useful, such as insect bionic surveillance devices, high-performance chips, People-finding Talismans..." "Then we''re even more certain!" Dong Gong was not bashful. He was clearly aware of the significance of this matter. Catching this Mother could potentially save millions of lives and further accelerate the comprehensive victory at home! It can be said that since the emergence of the video, the whole country has mobilized a tremendous amount of power! If it had kept a low profile, concealed itself, that would have been one thing, but since it stepped forward, it should be given a lesson, lest it truly believe it was defeated only by Shen Hao. After hanging up the call, Shen Hao didn''t waste time, as if he hadn''t seen the video, and continued to hunt Blood Demons and their Matrices. A response? A dialogue? It''s not impossible, just unnecessary. However, the internet at this moment was thoroughly buzzing with activity. Shen Hao didn''t make a sound or respond, but the nation''s reaction was fast. Only about fifteen minutes after the video began spreading, the military was the first to release the latest statement. It was a video. In the video were countless warriors stationed in city after city, from well-known metropolises to obscure small towns. Every warrior appearing in front of the camera was fully armed, their expressions grave. As more and more scenes emerged, densely packed together, a single voice filled the screen: "We are in every city. To harm the people, you must step over our dead bodies first!" This video sent a profound shock through the populace. Even though most people could see patrolling soldiers in their own cities, it was only at this moment that they realized how, within just a few days, soldiers had spread throughout the country! And this was just the beginning of the battle of public opinion. More and more images were disclosed one by one. There were scenes of fierce battles between soldiers and Blood Demons, salutes to fallen comrades after combat, survivors wailing over the bodies of deceased family members, empty homes once filled with life, and the grey photos and names of the victims... Nothing made the horrors of war and the changes of this era more tangible than these, stirring after grief was a growing intensity of rage. Even though many still believed that accepting the terms to reduce their own casualties was the way to go, this viewpoint was no longer overwhelmingly dominant. Voices against compromise began to increase gradually. "What credibility do the words of Blood Demons hold? Who can guarantee they will all leave?" "A war to the bitter end with no room for compromise!" "They want to flee after being overpowered? It''s not that easy!" "So many have already died. How can we let these monsters kill tens of thousands of our people and then just swagger off?" "Our troops are already stationed in every city. 30 million is a ludicrous number!" "Abandon wishful thinking, cast aside fear. Between humans and these monsters, only one can survive!" "..." Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 68 Loading Cheats Again! Actually, even without the video of the Blood Demon Mother, the top had already decided to gradually guide the people to accept the radically changed world and to establish the courage to face everything.Because, according to the intelligence information obtained from the captured Matrix, it was very likely that there were more than one Civilization Trials. The Blood Demon was just the beginning; war and disaster might become the norm. But people had no choice; they could only face it head-on. Achieving this kind of transition was not easy. However, overall, most of those in the know were confident, and this naturally included Shen Hao. Disaster had not been absent from this land; this country''s mythology, history, and culture were all filled with the theme of "struggle". People just needed to adapt, to change, to realize that there was no way back. So, Shen Hao did not pay too much attention to the online discussions and public opinion. He just needed to do his own things. Besides capturing the self-proclaimed leader of the Blood Demon Mothers, another matter that required attention was about to happen. It was time to load the new hack! When the night passed and the sunshine covered the land, the countdown Shen Hao had been watching finally came to an end. After confirming that there was no new hack appearing, Shen Hao did not hesitate and directly chose "Points Hack First Edition"! [Points Hack First Edition: This hack allows the user to earn double points (manufactured by the Kejin Civilization)] After making the choice, the same countdown appeared again, the next hack still could only be loaded after seven days. But at this moment, the new hack had already begun to take effect. The most direct manifestation was Shen Hao''s points number, which was originally jumping continuously, suddenly accelerated! These points were derived from the weapons, ability balls, resources, and other items he had taken out. As these items were used by others in the process of fighting the Blood Demon, a portion of the points would be retroactively added to his account. You see, since the appearance of the Blood Demon and the start of the war, it was not just Shen Hao fighting for the country, nor was it only his team members. Over a thousand Chosen Ones had begun to step forward, joining the battle against the Blood Demon. They were stationed in different cities in batches, working with soldiers, seeking the Blood Demon in various ways. It might be the Blood Demon exposing itself, or maybe it was by narrowing down the search area with a Spirit Talisman, or perhaps it was with the batch of Spirit Testing Balls that Shen Hao had recently sent out, but regardless, the battle continued, and the feedback of points Shen Hao received was the best proof. Previously, he could earn about ten thousand points a day, but now, it would surge to twenty thousand points! "Double indeed, it''s double across the board!" Shen Hao did not suppress his joyous mood. It might seem like only doubling, but the Point Mall is the "legitimate way to pass" the Civilization Trial! To put it bluntly, just with this one hack, the probability of most civilizations surviving the initial Trial would greatly increase! But Shen Hao''s goal was not just to win; he also wanted to minimize losses as much as possible to prepare for subsequent Trials. "A whole day has passed, how come we can''t find a single Mother?" Shen Hao directly asked Dong Gong. Right now, he felt like someone holding a hammer and was somewhat eager to learn where the nails were. "Ever since that video appeared yesterday, Blood Demon Mothers seem to have temporarily ceased their Parasite behavior as if by some agreement," Dong Gong replied, somewhat helplessly, "The Analysis Department believes that this is probably because they saw the possibility of fleeing with their offspring, or they detected the danger of Parasite activity." "What about the investigation into the Blood Demon Mother from the video?" Shen Hao asked further, "How far has it progressed?" "There has been a breakthrough in progress!" At this point, Dong Gong obviously perked up. "We found the initial people who posted the video, used Spirit Testing Balls to confirm their Blood Demon identity without alarming them, and then we started an investigation. Using these few Blood Demons'' locations and movement models, we have been able to narrow down the Mother''s location to a certain range, and now we are further narrowing down..." "Just send me there," Shen Hao interrupted Dong Gong, "I will join the investigation." "Yes!" Dong Gong responded immediately. If Shen Hao was to get involved from this point, it would indeed lighten their workload. Actually, they were very, very close to that Blood Demon Mother! They would soon be able to narrow it down to Shen Hao''s "locking" range! The supersonic fighter jet took off again. Nowadays, Shen Hao''s travels were basically by jet. There were seven of the latest jet models and ten pilots at his exclusive service, ensuring he could reach every place that needed him in the shortest time. Even because Shen Hao himself also had the ability to fly, he saved even the time of landing and boarding. Just by slowing down to a certain speed, Shen Hao could get on and off himself. At this moment, the Blood Demon "Shadow King" was unaware that the greatest danger had approached within this short span of a day. It was closely monitoring the situation of online public opinion. But its mood was not good. "How could there be so many people opposing? And so easily forming a deadlock?" it seemed incapable of understanding, "In this society, there are clearly so many people dissatisfied with the state, with the rich and powerful upper echelons. My proposal concerns their life safety, in any case, the contradictions should quickly focus on Shen Hao..." The Blood Demon''s understanding of human society was not unfounded. It relied largely on the memories of its parasites. The one that this Blood Demon Mother had parasitized was an ordinary person, and particularly one who loved to complain about everything, most fond of making snide remarks and sarcastic comments about the various affairs of this country on the internet. The like-minded people it usually came across online mostly felt the same. This undoubtedly gave the Shadow King a certain perception. The internal contradictions of this country had reached a certain extent, the threat of five hundred thousand Blood Demons was enough to ignite it! Shen Hao? A lucky one, high above everyone else. He''s not afraid of Blood Demons, so what gives him the right to expose us to danger? It should have been like this, right! It had even mobilized all its subordinate "Water Army" incarnations to stir up trouble in various places on the internet. However, the effect was far from as great as expected. You could say that the Blood Demon inherited only memories, not emotions, and its confusion could be easily explained by just about anyone. After all, complaints are a form of venting, a bitter non-resistance, distinct from true enmity or hostility. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Many complainants do not necessarily equate to many that hold deep resentment. Chapter 69 Locking Position! However, the Shadow King was still not anxious, though it couldn''t understand the current situation.From the beginning, it had never believed that the other party would agree to its terms. The true purpose of releasing the video was actually twofold. First, to incite chaos within this nation, especially to incite hatred and hostility towards Shen Hao among the people, dragging this powerful Chosen One into internal strife within his own Species. Second, to establish its authority among the Blood Demons! Even though it possessed Talent of the Purple Epic caliber, this did not mean that all other Matrices would recognize it; the strict hierarchy among Blood Demons only existed between the Matrix and their subordinates, not among the Matrices themselves, and "leader" was a title it had claimed for itself. But it was keenly aware that facing a Chosen One who might possibly have a Golden Legendary Talent, they must change their current state. Without consolidating power, they would simply be crushed piece by piece by this Chosen One. Therefore, it had to step forward and become the true leader of the Blood Demons! "We should further amplify people''s fear," the Shadow King mused. "The internet is a magical thing; it connects people all around the world closely together, allowing news to spread rapidly to everyone. Unfortunately, we do not control internet access." It had indeed attempted to spread fear online. For example, by recording some gory and brutal videos. However, as soon as these videos appeared, they were immediately banned. This was also because these minor incidents lacked sufficient attention and spread, making them much easier to suppress. It hadn''t been without thoughts of creating some major spectacle, like attacking gas stations or crowded places. But this nation was clearly prepared; every place with potential for significant damage was guarded by heavily armed forces. They also restricted population movement, promoted working from home, monitored location information in real-time, and increased patrol intensity... It could only be said that while 500,000 Blood Demons seemed like a lot, whether scattered or congregated, they were still weak in the face of this nation''s power. The Blood Demons, no matter what they wanted to do, would be dealt with in the shortest possible time as long as they showed themselves. They were far less unrestrained than their kind abroad. Unless, as it said in the video, 500,000 Blood Demons rebelled at the same time, there might be a possibility of inflicting a heavy blow on this nation. But as for how much damage it could truly cause, it had no real confidence; the "30 million people" mentioned in the video was a number it fabricated that seemed plausible. "We can only sacrifice a certain number of children," the Shadow King resolved in its heart. "One thousand, no, two thousand. Two thousand children rising up at once, setting off explosions at gas stations, or wielding incendiaries to spread fire and murder, would surely provoke attention too huge to be suppressed, amplifying the panic!" The strength of a Blood Demon Matrix increases with the number and quality of its subordinates. Therefore, every Blood Demon Matrix actually cherishes its "children" highly. This was also one of the main reasons why many Blood Demon Matrices had not fled the country. Despite the heartache, the Shadow King knew this sacrifice was necessary! Even if those two thousand children would surely be killed by Humans, as long as it could incite chaos and provoke conflicts, it would be worth it. It stood up and looked out the window. The sunlight was glorious, high-rise buildings loomed. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This beautiful world would ultimately belong to them, including all the legacies of Human Civilization, their intelligence, their knowledge, all would become the foundation for the reconstruction of their Species! However, the Shadow King did not know that at this very moment, its most dreaded Shen Hao, had already arrived in this city! "Could it really be here?" Shen Hao did not arrive by helicopter, nor did he make a grand entrance, but instead sat in a military vehicle, its interior obscured, entering covertly without any fanfare. The streets were much quieter now, with many soldiers and military vehicles patrolling. Thus, even if Blood Demon Subordinates were secretly observing the streets, his patrol would not attract attention. However, this was a vast city. Coastal City, just as its name implied, a city built by the sea, flourished economically due to the convenience of trade, with a permanent population of 15 million. Just upon entering the city, Shen Hao had already detected a significant number of Blood Demons on the map. A Matrix had surely appeared here! But it may not still be here now. In a metropolis like this, which had now become a focal point of security and defense, with a substantial number of Chosen Ones and special teams equipped with mall Equipment stationed, it would be pretty risky for a Matrix to remain in such a place. After all, with the availability of Sensing Talismans, Spirit Testing Balls, and through experiments on death row inmates, they now had a certain number of "Parasite Failures," so the detection of Blood Demons could indeed proceed continuously. Especially in such densely populated metropolises, inspections and checks were a priority. Although not as efficient as Shen Hao, if the Matrix could not be found momentarily, Shen Hao would definitely prioritize cities like this one to eliminate Blood Demons. The risk for a Matrix hiding here was indeed significant. "But we''ve found the filming location of the video, and determined the time of shooting. Combined with other evidence, we can almost be sure that the Matrix from the video is still in the city, and all Blood Demons here are likely the subordinates of this Matrix," Dong Gong was sitting next to Shen Hao, showing the tablet in hand. "Although we haven''t detected any current parasitic behavior, the Analysis Department believes that the Matrix might be using the tactic of hiding in plain sight, tricking us into thinking that the city''s Matrix has long fled." Indeed, surveillance of personal movement had been intensified like never before. Particularly in such large cities. While restricting movement, they also mandated the access to location data on everyone''s phone, established one-on-one phone-to-person binding, required periodic video checks to ensure phones were still in the owners'' hands, and recorded all individuals who came into close contact over a specific period. If such behavior had occurred in the past, it would have felt like a total invasion of privacy. But now, it had become a significant way for people to feel safe. The vast majority cooperated, and for the few non-compliant, armed personnel would visit with warnings. This was also an important factor in pinpointing that the Matrix was in this city, as every individual''s location had been monitored! "Then what we need to do now is just one thing," Shen Hao said as he looked at the map. "Find it!" The others had already completed their work, and now, it was Shen Hao''s turn! Chapter 70 Delivering Yourself into the Line of Fire! However, this actually presented a problem.The current version of the map was unable to accurately identify who the Blood Demon Mother was. All Blood Demons on the map were just red dots. Shen Hao took a cursory look at the distribution of Blood Demons and found that there were quite a few. After unlocking the White Level 5 Mall, his equipment had been upgraded once again, his Spirit Points had broken through the thirty-point mark, and the map''s range had expanded once more, easily covering the entire city. So, after a careful count, there were actually more than fifteen thousand Blood Demons in the city! Considering that since the declaration of war, major cities had greatly increased their defenses, the parasitic behavior of Blood Demons had been greatly impacted. This meant that these numbers of Blood Demons were most likely all parasitized by this Matrix in just the past month. This was nearly double the average number of the other Matrices! This Matrix, indeed, was out of the ordinary. "We can''t let it escape," Shen Hao muttered to himself. For humans, every Matrix had tremendous sins in their hands. Not one should be let go, especially this one! However, because of this, Shen Hao couldn''t act rashly. Although he had enough confidence in himself and in the map, the Matrix also possessed Talent. If the Matrix dared to come forward and call itself "leader," it might have some card up its sleeve. And his appearance would inevitably alarm the other party. "I''ll mark the positions of the Blood Demons and increase our defenses first," Shen Hao turned to Dong Gong and said, "Once we make a move, if the Matrix panics, it''s likely to mobilize all the Blood Demons. Anyway, let''s focus on being as covert as possible for now." "Yes," Dong Gong nodded, efficiently coordinating the task. He might not be as strong as other Chosen Ones in combat, but when it came to this kind of work, he was extremely adept and efficient. These days, Shen Hao had become accustomed to having such an assistant at his beck and call. In just a short while, the number of military vehicles on the streets had increased without notice, and fully armed soldiers dispersed into the city. Especially in areas where Blood Demons were concentrated, more special equipment squads and Chosen One teams were deployed. The members of Shen Hao''s team were likewise involved. As some of the strongest Chosen Ones in the country, they had been extremely busy lately, running around from place to place. A dark web targeting Blood Demons was quickly being woven. Shen Hao maintained the calm of a hunter, and the Analysis Department was also working quickly, using the information he provided to conduct their investigations and analyses, determining the most likely locations for the Blood Demon Mother''s appearance, and developing the best battle plans and strategies. However, just as the encirclement was about to form, Shen Hao''s gaze suddenly sharpened. "We have a situation!" he closed his eyes, but his mind remained intently focused on the map, "A group of Blood Demons has suddenly started moving, about two thousand in number! They''re concentrated near the B-4 area!" Indeed, with the restrictions on people''s movements, most people were stationary. The movement of some Blood Demons was very conspicuous. Not to mention two thousand Blood Demons, starting to move at the same time! "Our setup has been discovered?" Dong Gong was also startled. But there was no reason for it, their encirclement was very cautious, each team even had a dedicated person in charge of route command! The command center reacted quickly, immediately conducting an investigation based on the situation Shen Hao provided. "Squad 247 reporting, sniper spot has detected people leaving their residences in substantial numbers. They''re avoiding surveillance, wait, it''s confirmed, they are Blood Demons, repeat, their identity as Blood Demons is confirmed!" The frontline combat team''s report was directly relayed into the communication channel. Right now, several snipers positioned at high vantage points were tensely observing the area below. In their line of sight, they could clearly see dozens of Blood Demons using blood to form grappling hooks, swiftly moving through shadows and between buildings, doing their best to avoid detection by surveillance cameras and the patrolling drones overhead. It was obvious they were amassing! However, they probably knew that complete concealment under pervasive surveillance was impossible. Mere grouping of a certain numberdozens, even hundredswas enough for them to stop hiding their figures! Using walls and buildings as cover, they rapidly converged toward a particular direction! "It''s the fuel station!" came the voice of the overall combat commander through the communication channel. "The Blood Demons are targeting the fuel station! Open fire! All squads, open fire immediately, do not let the Blood Demons get close!" The target was so unmistakable, one might say they made no attempts to disguise it! They were heading straight for the largest fuel station in that area! Even the smaller fuel stations were also targets for some Blood Demons! They were looking to create a massive explosion! Instantly, the sound of gunfire erupted intensely! The Blood Demons that had just burst out of the neighborhood were met head-on with heavy fire. The military troops, already gathered nearby, quickly established defensive lines and firing positions. More and more armed drones and helicopters converged on this location, even attacking with heavy weapons like rocket launchers. To the citizens in those districts, it seemed as though the intense gunfire and deafening explosions happened all at once, akin to New Year''s firecrackers, only louder! Suddenly, the residents of the entire city tensed up. "What''s happening? Why the gunfire?" "Everyone stay away from the windows, beware of stray bullets!" "Holy shit! This is too intense!" "What''s going on? They''re even using cannons now!" "..." Though gunshots had been heard from time to time these days during tests resulting in small-scale battles, nothing compared to the current situation. People near the area felt as though they were right in the middle of a fierce battlefield. It was as if the shells could land on their heads at any moment! But in reality, the situation was not so dire. After all, there had been vigilant prevention, and the discovery was timely. Though individual Blood Demons were strong, they lacked weapons and their weaknesses were well-known; thus, they could be repelled and killed by concentrated firepower, particularly when special equipment teams and the Chosen One cooperated. This was evident from the various commands given by the command center. Reinforcements were gathering rapidly, and all interdiction actions were organized and systematic. "It seems coincidental," Dong Gong also breathed a sigh of relief at this point, even feeling somewhat fortunate. "That Blood Demon Mother likely intended to create a spectacle causing panic and further influence public opinion, threatening us." At this point, he couldn''t help but turn to look at Shen Hao. It was definitely timely for the squad leader to have come over. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If that Blood Demon Mother knew that Shen Hao had already arrived here, it certainly wouldn''t make a move. Where Shen Hao was, gathering Blood Demons would not be about concentrating forces to create a spectacle; it would be like lining up for execution! Even though Shen Hao had yet to take action, just marking the Blood Demons'' locations was enough to significantly enhance their preventative capabilities! Chapter 71 All In! In the end, their fear was that Blood Demons would blend into the crowd and indiscriminately massacre the surrounding civilians; they never worried about facing Blood Demons on the battlefield head-on!They were just a group of Blood Demons without weapons, after all. "Team leader, should we let this batch of Blood Demons out in front of the gas station and then allow you to harvest some points?" Dong Gong received this suggestion from the command center at that moment. "No rush," Shen Hao remained composed, "There are only two thousand Blood Demons here, but the entire city has fifteen thousand!" "Understood!" Dong Gong grasped Shen Hao''s intention in just an instant. Indeed, should Shen Hao make a move, these two thousand Blood Demons clustered together would indeed be dealt with in an instant, but the Blood Demon Mother would also become aware of Shen Hao''s presence. At that time, it would trigger an uprising of all the Blood Demons in the city! And they certainly wouldn''t gather together! According to the behavior of the Blood Demon Mother, it would rather kill all of its subordinates itself than let Shen Hao have those points! In other words, if Shen Hao wanted to gain a large number of points, he had either to capture the Mother successfully or launch a surprise attack when the Blood Demons were gathered together! Acting now, although he could harvest the points of two thousand Blood Demons, But what if that Blood Demon Mother sent further reinforcements? Based on Shen Hao''s intentions, the command center acted swiftly, controlling the reinforcements to a level that could suppress these two thousand Blood Demons without causing the Blood Demon Mother to feel desperate and give up! In fact, at this moment, the Shadow King was in an extremely foul mood. "How could they react so quickly!" It could perceive the battle situation through the eyes of its Blood Demon Subordinates, and the response speed of the human army exceeded its expectations by far! Its children had only just gathered a significant number and left the residential area when they encountered precise and targeted strikes! The intensity of the firepower also exceeded its expectations! And those Chosen Ones, several of them already possessed strength surpassing Level 4 Blood Demons! How long had the Chosen Ones been growing? "I clearly investigated their military deployment and even specifically chose a target where my children were relatively concentrated. Could it be a feint, tight on the inside but slack on the outside? Just to deceive us? That''s so despicable!" Fear even surged in its heart. In a previous video, it had attributed all the reasons for the Blood Demons being at a huge disadvantage in this country to Shen Hao. Although that was to praise Shen Hao while killing him, it did indeed hold a similar view in its heart. Without Shen Hao, this country would not stand a chance against them! Undoubtedly, Blood Demons may not have weapons, but neither do civilians, and one Blood Demon can easily kill dozens of civilians! But now, it suddenly realized that if every city had this level of defensive strength, the "30 million people" mentioned in the video would undoubtedly be a laughable figure! This kind of defense had even infiltrated every residential area! And the response was so quick, it was beyond comprehension! Even if all the Blood Demons were to riot simultaneously, with civilians not concentrated, one Blood Demon might kill only about ten or even fewer people before being stopped and killed by defensive forces! "No wonder there was no response! This is confidence!" The heart of the Shadow King grew heavier, realizing that once the Blood Demons throughout the nation were completely eradicated, with this country''s production capacity and mobilization, it would become the greatest enemy to their civilization''s revival! "We can''t delay any longer, exposing so many Blood Demons. Shen Hao could come at any moment, and if we can''t cause great chaos by then, few of these children would survive," the Shadow King felt its emotions stirring like never before, its gaze turning exceptionally cold. Its expression became incredibly vicious in that moment! So be it. It went all in! "All children, attack the gas station, create explosions everywhere! Set fires! Kill! Parasitize! And try to escape before Shen Hao arrives!" Its entire heart bled at the thought, for these children had taken a month to secretly and painstakingly cultivate, forming the very foundation of its rapidly increasing power! Yet, even at the cost of everything, it was determined to inflict the greatest pain on this country, to serve as an example for all Blood Demon Mothers in the nation, and to establish its own prestige! The Blood Demons needed a true leader! And so, in that moment, the entire city, all fifteen thousand Blood Demons, received the command from their mother. No need to hide anymore. It wanted the city to run red with blood! At the same time, Shen Hao saw that all the Blood Demons on the map were on the move! "They''ve mobilized all of them!" Shen Hao said with a deep gaze, quickly speaking, "All the Blood Demons are moving! All of them!" "Understood!" Dong Gong was also shocked, his expression turning grave, but his clenched fists revealed his slight excitement. It was inevitable that the Blood Demons would revolt, but for them to do so now presented the best opportunity! Because the Chosen One was here! Fifteen thousand Blood Demons! If the Chosen One could control even half of them, the points would be enough to open the Sixth-level Mall! That would be another huge gain! S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not to mention, capturing the so-called "Blood Demon Leader" Mother would be a significant victory, not just because this Mother might possess information on other Mothers, but also because it would be an immensely inspiring boost for the entire world''s unified war effort! The command center was clearly aware of the significance of this battle; unlike the sudden encounter in Donghua City, now was the time to test the effectiveness of their preparations and preventative strategies! Suddenly, everyone sprang into action. "All fighters take off, the air is still our domain!" "Issue an emergency safety announcement, instruct residents to stay indoors and blockade their doors and windows with heavy objects!" "Naval warships, be prepared for long-range firepower support!" "And we need to leave a passage open!" "Right, if they want to hit the gas station, let them, but without revealing our intentions." "The propaganda department needs to be ready, this must be a grand victory!" "..." Commands were swiftly given, and in an instant, the city was filled with the shrill sound of alarms. All televisions, all radios, including the internet, mobile phones, and even the patrolling armed helicopters overhead, were incessantly issuing warnings and advice to the civilians. Military vehicles and tanks sped through the streets as fully armed Soldiers carefully and precisely rushed into various battlegrounds, with gunfire and cannon fire becoming increasingly intense. More reinforcements were rapidly being mobilized! Shen Hao was also busy; he held a tablet with the city''s map on it, sitting in a military vehicle, marking information as best as he could and sharing the Blood Demons'' position changes in real time! Chapter 72 No Escape! ```The map wasn''t just a cheat that made it easier for him to score points and capture Blood Demons; in urban combat like this, it could have an incredible ancillary effect! Some at the command center would even describe it asit''s like having a God''s eye view! The soldiers fighting on the front lines could feel it too, not just the command center. Though they hadn''t reached a point where they could sync and pinpoint every Blood Demon''s location, once more than a hundred Blood Demons gathered and moved, they would know immediately! And they were always one step ahead of the Blood Demons! From the start of the battle, they had been continuously cornering and repelling the Blood Demons; never once had they been surrounded. Even the Blood Demon Mother had become aware of this point. However, in the eyes of the Blood Demon Mother, this scenario was more a result of the omnipresent surveillance throughout the entire city! "They have definitely added a lot of hidden surveillance!" Shadow King said in an extremely gloomy mood. The human Legion''s defense line in the city had not only surprised it but even filled it with fear! More crucially, its children had hardly any decent weapons! Once exposed, they were doomed to be targeted by concentrated fire, and once caught in the thick of it, even if they defended with all their might, they couldn''t protect their weak points! Not to mention those heavy weapons. For these Level 1 Blood Demons, the penetrating power of machine guns was simply irresistible! Fortunately, they still held the initiative, and in Shadow King''s perception, more and more children were continuously rushing into the core area. A considerably large oil station! Even though humans were also converging here, their speed was still a notch faster. "Six thousand is enough," Shadow King said tightly clenching his fist, his expression unspeakably ferocious, "Take down the oil, and it''s like having weapons!" Even if it was just basic incendiaries, it could still make this city understand what fear truly was. Meanwhile, at this oil stationa key attack point for the Blood Demonsquite a few people had already gathered. Two of Shen Hao''s Chosen Ones had also arrived. It was Yang Jun and Qiuyue. They stood within the defensive line, watching the Blood Demons that kept converging but merely hid in various buildings without eagerly attacking, naturally aware of the Blood Demons'' objective. Nothing more than to amass a sufficient number of progeny, then surge forward all at once. "The Matrix behind them lacks command ability," Yang Jun said, holding a somewhat exaggerated weapon, his face seriously worried, "But even so, Blood Demons under command and those without are two different matters." He had to admit, if the team leader were not here today, they would need to pay a certain price to hold this oil station. After all, their forces were limited, and in a city with many ordinary civilians, many heavy weapons were unusable. Moreover, once the Blood Demons managed to parasitize a soldier amidst the chaos and successfully infiltrated, the situation would become even more troublesome. Many foreign battlefields had fallen exactly because of this. In urban combat, the Blood Demons truly had an advantage. "Don''t just stand here watching; the more we can kill, the better," Yang Jun turned his head and said to Gu Qiuyue, and then leaped out of the defense line, striding toward a gathering point of the Blood Demons. "Wait, this place isn''t..." ``` Qiuyue seemed to remember something and hurriedly shouted. "It''s okay, let him go," the voice of Dong Gong came through the command channel, "Qiuyue, you go as well, to prevent the Blood Demon Mother from suspecting anything." The Blood Demons were indeed intentionally let in for the team leader''s preparation, but if they didn''t engage in a proper battle, it wouldn''t be good if the Matrix became suspicious. After all, the other gas stations that were being attacked all had strong Chosen Ones defending them; it would not make sense if the biggest one lacked defense. "Alright," Gu Qiuyue understood as well. She didn''t follow Yang Jun but instead aimed for another area where Blood Demons were converging and took a stance as if gathering energy. Boom! A huge Shock Wave hit the ground, propelling her up high like a cannonball! It was the Blue Ability, Shock Wave! In the past few days of combat, Gu Qiuyue''s experience and strength had grown significantly. Coupled with a blue ability and the Boxer''s Talent, she was even starting to reach the top tier within the fighting quintet. Especially with the enhancement from the blue ability. And how well it paired with the Boxer Talent. Facing the Blood Demons that knew they couldn''t escape and were viciously wielding various blood weapons, Gu Qiuyue simply concentrated the Shock Wave in her fist and unleashed her punch. The air itself turned into a visible fist imprint, and with a muffled thud, the entire neck of the Blood Demon, along with its head, exploded! Indeed, combining the close-combat Talent of a Boxer with the Shock Wave allowed her to develop a powerful long-range method of combat! With the addition of the black boxing gloves on her hands, which were specially selected by Shen Hao to increase attack speed, her fists now swung so fast that they created countless afterimages, the meteor-like punch imprints continually exploding forth. It turned her into a mobile artillery unit, with no Blood Demon able to get close to her. The style of fighting was extremely wild. Even she herself had fully adapted to the gruesome scenes of exploding blood and mangled flesh. "Six thousand isn''t enough!" the Shadow King gritted his teeth wretchedly through the perspective of its child entities, "We need nearly eight thousand! And excellent children as well!" Although it had let most of its offspring join the operation, it still retained some reserves. Not many Level 4 Blood Demons had been activated. Under the current conditions in this country, cultivating a Level 4 Blood Demon was not easy. Only places like hospitals, funeral homes, or remote villages provided the right conditions. Therefore, it had kept all its Level 4 Blood Demons in reserve, still dormant. These Level 4 Blood Demons were also one of its guarantees for escaping from this country! But now, it had no choice but to deploy them. In this country, apart from the unimaginably powerful Shen Hao, other strong Chosen Ones existed! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If push came to shoveit would make a move personally! Meanwhile, Shen Hao had noticed the sudden shift in the Blood Demons on the map. "Of the remaining fourteen stationary Blood Demons, six have started moving," he said over the channel, "heading towards the largest gas station with great speed." "It seems that the Analysis Department''s deduction is correct," Dong Gong said, "These are all high-level Blood Demons." "Hmm." Shen Hao then turned his attention to the remaining Blood Demons that were still motionless. Clearly, the Blood Demon Mother was very likely one of them. With the range narrowed down this much, unless the Matrix had the ability to escape dozens of kilometers in an instant, there would be no escape! Chapter 73 Points Skyrocket! "Prepare to close the net," said Shen Hao."Shouldn''t we wait a little longer?" asked Dong Gong. "No need to wait, we''ve already gathered over seven thousand Blood Demons; the general offensive should be launched soon," Shen Hao observed the movements of the Blood Demons even faster than the command center. With just a glance, it was clear that at most, less than eight thousand Blood Demons could be assembled. The others were too far away. If they all came together, it would be somewhat false. Rather, the fact that they could converge so many of the city''s Blood Demons in one place without the Matrix noticing, its battle command ability and level of awareness were as amateur as the command center had analyzed. At best, it was on the level of self-entertainment. The intelligence of the Blood Demons was also stolen from humans. The military vehicle started up, blending into the support convoy, heading towards the largest gas station. At this moment, the Shadow King still had no idea what awaited it ahead. It was just becoming more and more eager as it watched its children approach, as if it had found a successful way to converge. That was to take back alleys and climb fences, using routes ordinary humans couldn''t take! Like parkour! "Our species is ultimately stronger!" it stared fixedly at the battlefield, "Given the same weapons conditions, the same numbers, humans could only be crushed!" On the battlefield at this moment, Gu Qiuyue and the other Chosen Ones also faced dangerous opponents. Those were Blood Demons, three to four meters tall, ferocious and terrifying! Level 4 Blood Demon! A total of six appeared, and four of them emerged where she was. "Do you feel my threat is greater?" Gu Qiuyue was not frightened, but rather felt a touch of joy. She might never surpass her brother, but she did not wish to become a mere weakling in need of protection. She took out a small bottle and drank it all in one gulp, surging energy pouring from her continuously. Her two fists, equipped with gauntlets, collided in front of her, and a visible Shock Wave rolled out. "Come on!" She had no intention of fleeing, instead charging at the huge, ferocious Blood Demons! The vast difference in size made her look like an infant surrounded by adults. However, at the moment of the head-on collision, it was the Blood Demons that were thrown back! The petite body contained strength far surpassing its size; that''s what Chosen Ones were. "That potionwhat level has it reached in the mall?" the Shadow King''s expression grew solemn, "Never mind that, just hold her off. Move in, all my children, attack!" The final victory was coming! The moment the order was given, the Blood Demons that had already gathered nearby burst from buildings, alleys, and all over the city, roaring. From the high-altitude camera view, it looked like countless blood spots rising from the scarred earth, a visual shock provided by their thousands! In contrast, the Human warriors defending in front of the gas station appeared sparse. This was probably the first time that a numerical reversal between the two sides had occurred in this battle! But the soldiers showed no fear whatsoever; in fact, at that moment, some even showed expressions of resignation mixed with surprise. Because, at the same time, the superiors who had been telling them not to fear sacrifice, to hold their position at all costs, suddenly issued a completely opposite command. "Everyone, hold your fire. These Blood Demons are a ''gift'' for Team Leader Shen Hao." Yes, a gift! The Shadow King stared intensely at the screen; having confirmed that human reinforcements couldn''t arrive in time, it seemed as if it could already see the gas station being overrun and the entire city turning into a sea of fire afterwards! "Fear, wail, and then remember, this is what I bring to you! Humans!" It even roared at this moment. Then The Sovereign descended! Shen Hao did not descend from the sky; he sat in a military vehicle parked in front of the gas station, opened the door, and looked out casually. An invisible Suppression, like a tsunami, swept out! Overwhelming! The ferociously charging Blood Demons couldn''t even withstand it for a moment. One after another, they tumbled to the ground, moving forward one after the next with great density! These Level 1 Blood Demons, in front of the present Shen Hao, didn''t even have the privilege to kneel and tremble; they simply lost all consciousness. Shen Hao''s points also skyrocketed at the same time! Almost seven to eight thousand Blood Demons, under the cheat of double points, brought him an average of four hundred points each; with this round, Shen Hao''s points skyrocketed by three million two hundred thousand! The Sixth-level Mall instantly opened up! This number was even close to the total of all points he had acquired before. Now, the total accumulated points soared to six million eight hundred thousand! He was now only three million two hundred thousand points shy of the ten million needed to access the White Level 7 Mall! "I truly have to thank this ''gift''," Shen Hao said with a light chuckle over the communication channel. At this moment, the entire command post was also filled with laughter. Everyone was extremely excited. Although this battle still brought certain losses and sacrifices, it was doubtlessly a greater victory than the battle for Donghua City! Even more important than the victory itself was the meaning it brought! With their performance in reality, they demonstrated that the Blood Demons'' threats were utterly ineffective! It would thoroughly destroy the last trump card of all Blood Demons in the nation! From this moment on, the Blood Demons in this country had been utterly defeated! "No rush, there''s still one ''present'' left," Shen Hao said as he looked at the map again, especially at the few red dots that hadn''t moved from the beginning. At this moment. The Shadow King was completely stunned. It seemed unable to believe everything it saw. What is this? Why had Shen Hao suddenly appeared here? Its expression gradually turned ferocious, even bordering on hysterical. "I get it! I get it now! Damn it, damn it all!" Yes, it had realized this was all a trapthe humans had known it was here all along! No wonder their gathering was so difficult, no wonder the city''s defensive forces were so strong! It had played its best card right into the humans'' trap! It even gathered its children together and presented them to Shen Hao! How many points would that give away? The traitor of its species, was it itself? "Damn it all!" it despaired completely in an instant. Because it clearly understood what utter defeat in this battle meant! They were going to be completely and utterly defeated in this nation! And this defeat came directly from its own hands! "But! You cannot catch me!" It glared fixedly at the figure of Shen Hao and, in extreme pain, resolutely killed all its children! It didn''t even leave behind the Level 4s! Despite the pain, it was exceedingly decisive! Because they couldn''t escape, it couldn''t possibly leave any more points to Shen Hao! This Chosen One had become the greatest enemy! However, it could escape! The Shadow King''s form quickly dived into a patch of shadow and vanished without a trace, demonstrating its TalentShadow! Even though its current strength was far from its peak, this powerful Purple Epic Ability could only be used in the most basic fashion. But when it came to hiding and sneaking, it was still incredibly powerful! It had the confidence to hide! At this moment, Shen Hao also noticed on the map the rapid disappearance of red dots, one after another. Finally, only the last one remained, quietly staying in its place! sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 74 Promoted to Level 4 Mall! Shen Hao looked at the last remaining red dot on the map, its meaning all too clear.The Blood Demon Mother! "Not running away, or have you given up?" he asked calmly as he closed the car door and gestured for the driver to move, pondering in his mind. "No, if she had really given up, she would have killed herself. Even if the Blood Demon Mother fears death, she would choose suicide when cornered. That means she must be confident in her hiding place." Shen Hao easily guessed the Blood Demon Mother''s thoughts. After all, his ability to quickly locate all the hidden Blood Demons over a wide area wasn''t a secret to the Blood Demon Mother anymore. In such a circumstance, killing off all her offspring was equivalent to exposing herself directly. And yet she stayed in place, not eager to flee. Either it was despair or a confidence in her ability to hide. It must be a powerful Talent. Unfortunately, Shen Hao''s detection method was not based on any ability or Talent, but directly through the data obtained from the Civilization Trial. It was out of the bounds of the rules. Thus, Shen Hao was not anxious. Losing all her offspring also meant she had become blind. He soon arrived at a residential complex, slowly walking up the stairs without any sound or movement, and eventually, he stood at the door of an ordinary house. Just a few meters from that little red dot. It had no way to escape now. He unlocked the door, entered, and a surge of suppression filled the air as Shen Hao''s starry gaze swept around the room, finally resting on a gap behind the sofa. "It''s over." "No!" a wretched struggle cried out from there. "How could you find me, how could you find me! This is impossible!" At this moment, the Shadow King felt more despair than ever before! Especially when it personally experienced that supreme suppression. It couldn''t win, not at all! This terrifying suppression that left no room for resistance, and that utterly unreasonable scouting, made it completely unable to comprehend the reality before its eyes! No matter how strong the Talent, it was still limited by levels! Even the top myths, how could they do something that completely exceeded the levels! The feeling of despair quickly engulfed its entire heart. When Shen Hao walked down the stairs, a desperate, crawling, trembling Blood Demon followed behind him. "Is this... the Shadow King?" Dong Gong looked at the Blood Demon, somewhat doubting if they had caught the wrong creature. "That''s it." Shen Hao nodded. "Its Talent is Purple Epic, named ''Shadow,'' so the cage prepared for it must have shadowless lights. Ordinary cages can''t confine it, and by the way, its strength has reached Level 5, so the cage needs to be sturdy." "Purple Epic..." Dong Gong looked at the Blood Demon, then at Shen Hao, seemingly wanting to say something, but he eventually gave up. After all, even though Shen Hao had once claimed that his Talent was Purple Epic, and his current level was only Level 4, in the face of this reality, asking such questions was meaningless. Capturing the Blood Demon Mother was the priority! Dong Gong''s spirit also heightened with excitement. "I''ll get ready immediately!" he moved swiftly, "Let all the Blood Demons in the country know that their end has come!" "Okay, also, prepare a supersonic fighter jet for me." Shen Hao soared into the air, "This guy hasn''t connected with all the Matrices, ''leader'' is a title he gave himself, but he indeed knows the parasitic identities and approximate locations of several Matrices. I''ll go find them!" "Good! Good!" Dong Gong became increasingly excited. Capturing each Matrix meant a lot of points! The team leader''s Store Level should have already reached White Level 6. If he could capture a few more Matrices, wouldn''t he even have the chance to unlock White Level 7 Mall? In just a few days, a three-level rise! It was almost certain that at this level, there must be tremendously useful items inside! "I really owe it to you." He looked at the Blood Demon Mother in front of him, seemingly devoid of all will to resist, and couldn''t help but laugh, "Our history will remember the immense contribution you made to the victory of this war." The Shadow King shuddered violently once again. It was truly a national sinner! For Shen Hao, this day was indeed a super bountiful day since the war began! The Shadow King''s Talent in movement and concealment was its powerful strength, which was one reason it had parasitized as many as fifteen thousand people in just a month, and also why it knew the identities of some of the Blood Demon Matrices. It had just reported the parasitic identities and locations of eight Blood Demon Matrices, all of which were relatively close to it. Knowing their disguised identities, it indeed became much easier to find traces of Matrices! Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Though four of them had already escaped the city and were temporarily untraceable, Shen Hao still found four Matrices that seemed to be taking chances or perhaps were reluctant to give up their human identities. As expected, when he suddenly appeared in front of the Matrices, not a single one could withstand his suppression. Four Matrices! On average, each had more than eight thousand offspring, totaling thirty-four thousand! Shen Hao repeated his trick, had these Blood Demon Mothers order their children to gather together, even worrying that the offspring might be alert to such commands, he painstakingly arranged for the children to gather in small groups, one by one. Finally, as the sun set, he dealt with a total of over thirty-three thousand! Although more than a thousand were alert and escaped beyond the range of his telepathy, his points had instantly ballooned! "This is the feeling of using a cheat!" Shen Hao was in an exceptionally good mood. Ever since the map cheat was activated, he had been somewhat frustrated in gaining points; after all, any Matrix with a bit of awareness would do everything possible to prevent him from gaining points. The Shadow King just now was like that. Even though Shen Hao had ambushed it and controlled nearly eight thousand Blood Demons, once it realized his presence, it immediately killed all its offspring. Under such circumstances, gaining points for Shen Hao would only get more challenging. Capturing Matrices like this and then easily racking up points was truly rare. Not to mention, there was also the double cheat! Just this wave alone had directly earned him one million three hundred twenty thousand points! His cumulative points, not too many or too few, had just exceeded twenty million! The White Level 7 requiring ten million points? No, even the White Level 8 Mall requiring twenty million points, was also unlocked! Equivalent to soaring four Store Levels in just these few daysLevel 5, Level 6, Level 7, Level 8! Shen Hao did not know if any civilization within the Civilization Trial had ever achieved such a feat, but he knew that this first trial of Human Civilization had indeed taken a great leap towards victory! Chapter 75 Yes, We Caught the Shadow King Shen Hao finally had time to check the items in the Point Mall on his way back.The more he looked, the happier he became. The Point Mall truly was the "normal path of progression." Even if all the items were of White level, each increase in level represented an elevation in power tiers. Moreover, it covered three domains, three paths! Shen Hao even saw the possibility of large-scale detection of Blood Demons within! However, it seemed it would no longer be needed domestically. The battle in Coastal City was not just about eliminating one Matrix, followed by tracing and eliminating four others. It almost signified the nation''s stride towards victory in the war! It indicated that within this country, the Blood Demons no longer had any chance to struggle! At this moment, following the news Shen Hao shared and confirming that no other Blood Demon Mothers could be found shortly, a globally-oriented war report press conference was officially underway! As soon as the news was announced, the eyes of the world converged here. After all, with the day''s events fermenting, people across the globe knew of the existence of the Shadow King. Countless individuals fervently discussed every phrase uttered by the Shadow King, with various opinions spreading rapidly online! And merely one day after the Shadow King sought dialogue, news about the battle in Coastal City from the Eastern Country was broadcasted again. How could this not lead to speculation! At this very moment at the war reporting news conference, it was swarming with reporters from around the globe! Even before it had begun, the internet was already teeming with diverse opinions. Many even bypassed firewalls to watch the domestic livestream. This directly resulted in a substantial presence of foreign languages in the domestic live comments. "God, let''s hope it''s good news." "I hope they aren''t accepting the agreement." "Do not accept the agreement! Please don''t! We''d be doomed!" "The Eastern Country has become the hope for all of humanity!" Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Can someone tell me how to move to the Eastern Country? Our family is quite wealthy, with several million in assets!" "I''m fed up with the awful news around here, hoping for some good news here." "..." As some have said, with the onset of this civilization war, the Eastern Country certainly became unique, distinctly special. Even though other countries had been fervently promoting the Eastern Country''s victory lately, something unprecedented before, they were also worried about their own citizens losing hope. At this time, the domestic netizens were rather serene as they had already obtained the latest news from various sources. At least, as early as this afternoon, there had already been no more sounds of gunfire in Coastal City! Although some areas were damaged and others were still burning, overall, the city was moving towards calm. The outcome of the battle was clear. What concerned them more was whether this battle was related to the Matrix who had proclaimed herself the Shadow King. Moreover, would Shen Hao eventually show up, and if so, would he agree to the condition proposed by the Shadow King! Finally, when the servers could barely handle the tremendous pressure from the overwhelming attention, the spokesperson stepped up. Standing before the podium, with no unnecessary pleasantries, only after the hall had quieted down, he slowly began to speak: "We know that many of you have already guessed the content of this press conference, yes, we have captured the being self-proclaimed as the ''Shadow King,'' the Blood Demon Mother!" "...." Silence, after these words fell, the venue experienced a deathly stillness. Then, at a certain moment, a thunderous uproar exploded all over the place. Countless flashlights lit up, one reporter after another stood up with microphones, asking all sorts of questions in various languages of the world, excitedly and loudly. The order of the venue even collapsed momentarily! But the Eastern Country had captured the Shadow King! The Blood Demon Mother, who had released videos online seeking dialogue, claiming to be the leader of the Eastern Country Blood Demons, and attempting to threaten Shen Hao, had been captured by the Eastern Country in just one day?! Remember, during this day, the entire world was guessing how the Eastern Country would respond, speculating what Shen Hao would decide! All neighboring countries had even declared a state of emergency at the borders, frantically mobilizing armies, and voicing out wildly under various circumstances! Voice from around the world just couldn''t stop! Many people speculated that Shen Hao would agree, for the sake of his own country, and many believed the Eastern Country would refuse, for the sake of the war for all of humanity! Some even thought the Eastern Country would fall into chaos, as countless people would hope to accept this condition. However, very few people believed that the Eastern Country, in less than a day, would capture the Shadow King! Less than a day! "Quiet, quiet!" The spokesperson loudly maintained order, and after a long time, the excited reporters finally calmed down, their faces flushed as they looked at the spokesperson, almost unable to control their emotions, desperate to know everything immediately! "After the Blood Demon released the video, we used online methods and offline investigations, succesfully pinpointed this Mother''s location in the shortest time, right in Coastal City," the spokesperson seemed to understand the emotions of everyone around the globe, and now wasn''t the time to hold back information, he directly provided the most concise explanation of the entire process. Simultaneously, on the big screen behind him, footage began to appear. It was the footage of Shen Hao arriving at Coastal City! "After pinpointing the city, Squad Leader Shen Hao arrived immediately, and in the shortest time got to grips with the Blood Demon infiltration in the city. At the same time, the self-proclaimed Shadow King Blood Demon Mother attempted to prove its threat, brazenly launched a violent attack on the entire city, and after our evacuation, a total of fifteen thousand Blood Demons surged at the same time." Images appeared showing every Blood Demon on the streets of the city, causing a sensation amongst the attendees again. But soon, gunshots rang out, fully armed Eastern Country soldiers also appeared in greater numbers, their movements precise! Bullet after bullet furiously unleashed upon all the Blood Demons. Scenes like this were not isolated, they kept appearing! There were even battles involving the Chosen Ones, it seemed as if the whole city had instantly turned into a fierce battlefield! Even the residents of Coastal City, though they had experienced it all, watched with their hearts in their throats. Most of these people, only at this moment, truly understood what had happened in their city! War was right beside them! If the army had lost, they couldn''t imagine what would have happened to them! However, they had won! "The Blood Demons tried to threaten us with death, tried to provoke fear, they even attacked our refueling stations recklessly, wanting to turn the entire city into a sea of fire, but clearly, they severely underestimated our power, underestimated our resolve to defend our homes and our people! It also proved that their threats were nothing more than ludicrous delusions!" declared the spokesperson with unwavering certainty, "We showed all the Blood Demons with factswe do not accept threats! We do not fear battle! We do not dread sacrifice! And we will inevitably achieve victory in this war!" Chapter 76 The Comprehensive Defeat of the Blood Demon! Fact is always the most advantageous language. Find your next read on empireEven though some people still doubted and wanted to question how to prove that they had really captured the Shadow King, as more facts about the battle were revealed, more and more people accepted this ironclad truth. They had indeed defended a city with a population of fifteen million during a sudden mass uprising of the Blood Demons! Although sacrifices were inevitable and there were casualties, this number made some people abroad incredibly envious. "The same number of uprisings, and our casualty numbers are a hundred times theirs!" "Exactly, think about everything that happened in Brussels City! The sacrifices were dozens of times the number of Blood Demons, and they still claim it was a great victory!" "It indeed was a great victory, at least we barely recaptured that city." "Yes, and we even have over a dozen cities that have completely fallen into the hands of the Blood Demons!" "I envy the people of this country; they can sleep soundly on the battlefield because they know they can win!" "..." At this moment, the number of foreign languages in the comments even far exceeded those in Eastern Country''s language! Although the people of the Eastern Country were also happy, they clearly weren''t as excited as those from abroad. Many people were urgently asking when they could go to support other countries. Especially Shen Hao. He had now become a Savior-like figure in some countries'' propaganda, as if the Eastern Country''s continuous victories in a short period of time were all due to Shen Hao''s presence, because of his sheer fortune in acquiring an incredibly powerful superpower. Even at this press conference, a reporter raised this question. "I can only say, very soon," the spokesperson replied for the first time positively, "We cannot abandon the other countries of the world, there are no nations in this war, only two species, however, we still have a lot to discuss and finalize in terms of the specifics of the Global United Front, so it might take some time, but we will soon have all the Blood Demons within the country eradicated, and then we will inevitably turn our attention to the world." Yes, very soon, incredibly soon. This battle in Coastal City was telling all Blood Demons that continuing to struggle and stay here would only lead to a dead end. There was no room for resistance and no hope whatsoever. Even at this moment, while the press conference was underway, some region''s Matrices, overwhelmed with heavy emotions, were forced to accept this reality. Whether the Eastern Country had captured the Shadow King or not was no longer important. They had already lost their last trump card. Sneakily parasitizing was a dead end, mobilizing all their offspring to resist was a dead end, even threatening with the death of civilians had become a dead end! Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To escape, they could only flee! At this moment, some Blood Demons directly received orders from the Mother to no longer hide themselves and to escape with all their might. Some Blood Demon Mothers, to prevent their children from distributing points, actively killed most of their children before fleeing. Similarly, some Mothers decided to vent their anger, issuing the same order to all their offspring to revolt, but didn''t dare stay here themselves. There were even Mothers who did nothing but silently leave, embarking on the road to escape this country. Continuously, more and more Blood Demons began their final struggle. At the same time, all defensive forces of the nation sprang into action. Forces and Chosen Ones, already stationed in various places, began to fight all the exposed Blood Demons. Paratroopers continuously flew in the sky, precisely landing in every city that needed support, and even Shen Hao took a fighter jet to the most urgent battlefield. "Just as the Analysis Department predicted, the Mothers started to flee collectively, they couldn''t take their offspring nor could they continue to command them after breaking the range of telepathy, all made various choices," Dong Gong''s report came through to Shen Hao''s ear via remote communication. "Indeed," Shen Hao hovered over a third-tier city, from his brand-new scepter, continuous bursts of purple lightning shot down, accurately striking each Blood Demon below. Even with such a clear declaration of his arrival, the Blood Demons merely scattered in panic, none killed by their Mother. It could only be said that their Mothers had indeed already left. "We haven''t broadly publicized this situation, but there are inevitably some messages online, and the act of fleeing has a gathering effect," Dong Gong said with a markedly lighter tone, "once Mothers realize that many are fleeing, more and more will be forced to make the same decision, as staying behind is even riskier." This was the greatest significance of the Coastal City battleit had completely crushed the combat morale of the Blood Demon Mothers in this country. They were made clearly aware that staying would just mean a slow death. In this country, they were completely defeated. "However, there are still a large number of Blood Demons fleeing the cities, escaping into the wilderness," Shen Hao observed the map, watching Blood Demons frantically fleeing outward. Where he was, he naturally wouldn''t let the Blood Demons escape, but in the current situation, even though he never stopped, he couldn''t cover much ground. "We have already been gradually relocating the rural population into the cities, these Blood Demons might hide for a while, but without their parasitic ability, they will eventually be thoroughly eradicated," Dong Gong stated, "This will also be the main task of some Chosen Ones and Soldiers in the coming days." "That''s all we can do now," Shen Hao killed the last few Blood Demons within the map range and quickly ascended, "Call a fighter jet to pick me up, to the next location!" "Right." Dong Gong quickly made arrangements, then, without wasting Shen Hao''s time en route, spoke with a hint of anticipation, "Team leader, the next refueling spot has already been arranged with the transport squad, and they will quickly deliver goods to various research institutes using transport planes." They now knew that Shen Hao had opened Level 8 Mall! This is Level 8! Initially, even capturing those four Blood Demon Mothers, at most they expected to open the White Level 7 Mall, and together with the previous Level 6, it already gave them great anticipation. But Level 8? Twenty million points? Shen Hao did offer an explanation, albeit briefly, simply saying it was "related to Talent." Well, while others got only 150 points per Blood Demon kill, the team leader controlling a Blood Demon got 200 points; thus, with his Talent further upgraded, earning 400 points could certainly be possible... Chapter 77 Press the Fast Forward Button! After all, no one knows what the Golden Talent is all about, and there isn''t a second person with such a Talent now.In the face of the facts before them, no one was asking questions, either. However, Shen Hao''s image had begun to assume an air of mystery in the eyes of some people. But for the moment, what''s more important is the Mall itself! Although a major domestic victory is within sight, it''s overseas where the greatest crisis in this Trial lies! Looking at the current situation, if it were not for the number of Matrices limiting the speed of Parasite creation, they would have no choice but to face a world-scale war. And even with the limitation on the number of Matrices, if things drag on, in less than three months, they will still have to face the Blood Demon army! The solution can only be found within the Mall! "There is a type of Xijita Metal Material that has the ability to sense Magic Energy Fields and can respond to most Extraordinary Powers," Shen Hao began, his tone becoming solemn as he spoke of the items in the Mall. "The biggest difference from the Sensing Talisman is that this material is not purely in the Extraordinary Domain; it can employ technical means to expand the detection range, although the specific effectiveness will depend on the level of technology." "A large-scale detection device?" Dong Gong took a slow breath, speaking with extreme gravity, "All of humanity will thank you." "Let''s first make the device before we talk about gratitude. The technological level is not low," Shen Hao remained calm. "In addition, there''s a whole set of microwave weapon technology that can directly incinerate the fluids in living organisms, which is exceptionally effective against the Blood Demon. No need to look for their weaknesses, one shot annihilates a group!" "The front lines need this technology!" Dong Gong, now with steadied emotions, was growing more and more expectant. Truly worthy of rising four Levels! However, no matter how good the technology is, the most important thing is to rapidly apply it to the battlefield! Their domestic production of Ice Bombs had only just begun to enter the assembly line four days ago, slowly being introduced to the front lines before the press conference, while the civilian high-frequency sonic self-defense weapons were even more challenging to produce. Although a basic version existed, it could only cause some disruption to the Blood Demon. Read exclusive chapters at empire To quickly assimilate these technologies, they must concentrate the scientific research capabilities of mankind. Not just domestically, but also internationally. And with these technologies, the Global United Front would undoubtedly be able to advance even more swiftly! "Besides technological fields that can be used for combat, there are also many that are not insignificant." Shen Hao looked at the Mall, "There''s a type of spider robot, which I find quite good C fast, unimpeded by any terrain, capable of being equipped with various weapons, naturally including Ice Bombs, and more importantly, they are affordable C only five hundred points each, and with our level of technology, they should be maintainable." "If you, Team Leader, think it''s feasible, let''s get some to see how they perform first!" Dong Gong immediately said. "That''s a good idea. There really is a vast number of goods at these few levels, including off-the-shelf microwave weapons, and there are some items that should significantly increase the likelihood of Parasite Failures." Shen Hao''s tone was calm, but his heart felt a measure of pleasure. "It''s time to push the fast-forward button on this Trial!" Rising four levels in the Mall truly was like hitting the fast-forward button. After all, under normal circumstances, no Chosen One could have accumulated a full twenty million points by now. That would require one to single-handedly slay over a hundred thousand Blood Demon! It was possible for Shen Hao because he could control the Blood Demon and also enjoyed the double points! The efficiency of the other Chosen Ones was several notches slower. From this perspective, he indeed became the Savior of countless people, saving innumerable lives! Subsequently, in the lull before changing warplanes, Shen Hao took out all the goods he had purchased. It was not just the items he had just mentioned, but also a lot of equipment and resources for Chosen Ones, as well as weaponry for Elite Soldiers and Extraordinary Props used in the hunting process. Points spent have a purpose. However, the most expensive item in the Level 8 Mall was not suited for distribution. It was a suit of single soldier full-coverage armor! Valued at a full 2.8 million points, powered by microfusion charging, its energy core was also purchasable for 200,000 points, supporting high-speed flight and possessing substantial protective power, designed for protection and speed as a support armor! The only drawback was that it demanded a high Constitution from its user. Conveniently, it was suitable for Shen Hao''s use. It might be overkill domestically, but going overseas would be a different matter. Indeed, Shen Hao had already set his sights overseas. Strictly speaking, outside the Eastern Country is where the main battlefield of this Trial lay! In the following two days, Shen Hao was constantly on the move domestically, rushing to all regions in need of support. Later on, the fleeing Matrices didn''t even dare to command their offspring to riot, because such actions could very well draw Shen Hao''s attention, with three Matrices being captured in this way. And it wasn''t until this point, as more and more news spread online, that the new press conference was finally called. Just two days after the previous conference, yet the interest in this press conference remained colossal. Now, across the world, more and more people viewed the Eastern Country as the sole hope in this Species War! Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Since the press conference two days ago, there have been twenty-two incidents of Blood Demon uprisings across our country. After investigations, we have confirmed that these are the last struggles of Blood Demon Mothers before their attempted escape. Up until now, we have captured three Matrices, but thirty-two are confirmed to be at large. We immediately alerted the neighboring countries and shared all intelligence..." The spokesperson''s message sent shockwaves through the internet. This time, it was primarily domestic, and people were incredibly exhilarated. "Forty-one Matrices, is this the end?" "It should be over for us here!" "All in all, it only took ten days!" "We fought all night yesterday where I am, thinking we were an anomaly. But to think so many incidents erupted!" "The Blood Demon Mothers aren''t fools. Facing no hope here, why wouldn''t they flee instead of waiting for death?" "It''s not us who let them go, they fled on their own." "I only care about whether we are safe now?" "..." Clearly, even though the spokesperson had not declared it explicitly, more and more people realized that the domestic war situation seemed to have become entirely clear, the threat of death that loomed over each of their heads dissipating significantly. In the end, the spokesperson finally stated: "Since the discovery and declaration of war against the Blood Demon, we have eradicated 173,400 Blood Demon, and the Blood Demon Mothers have killed 214,600 of their own. As of now, the number of Blood Demon remaining in the country has dropped below one hundred thousand! We can declare that the domestic Blood Demon war has achieved a comprehensive and stage victory! Next, we will proceed to localized eradication phases!" Chapter 78 Desperate for Help Yes, a comprehensive victory, if only in this phase!As of now, such an announcement can indeed be made. Although nearly a hundred thousand Blood Demons have escaped the city, spreading across the wilderness, and there might still be a Matrix that has yet to give up, that hasn''t fled, the Blood Demons face nothing but relentless pursuit. At least in this country, they have already utterly lost the possibility of victory and can no longer instill fear and pain in the people. And at this moment, merely thirteen days have passed since the formal declaration of war! The entire world was instantly abuzz, with all sorts of headlines and reports flooding every corner of the global cyberspace. "Eastern Country declares comprehensive victory within its borders!" "Thirteen days to defeat the Blood Demons!" "Savior in the East!" "Thirteen Days! That''s the speed of Eastern Country!" "Eastern Country took thirteen days to win, how long can we keep from losing?" "...." It''s not that other countries wanted to promote this, but at this moment, the victory of Eastern Country had become the most empowering and shocking source of confidence in this global conflict! At the very least, it was necessary to let some of those who were close to despair know that Humans have not lost, and will not lose! Under this overwhelming media coverage, countless people marveled and envied, and more and more wealthy and powerful individuals across the world tried to make their way to Eastern Country, with the number of people smuggling themselves across the border surging overnight. But more than these were the pleas for aid. Realizing that Eastern Country might finally be able to lend them support, requests for aid poured in from around the world like snowflakes, dense and incessant, ready to utilize the utmost extent of public opinion and propaganda! Even on the curtain of the tallest skyscraper in West State, a place of symbolic significance, there now hung an image of Shen Hao brandishing Thunder on the battlefield, accompanied by a line of enormously large font. We need a Savior! Yes, it''s simplicity and directness taken to the extreme! Online, there were even more cries for help. Especially from people in dangerous areas, who seemed to latch onto their last lifeline, desperately sending out messages. "Save us, our entire city has fallen!" "I''m hiding in the basement; Blood Demons are everywhere outside!" "We need help, we need the invincible Mr. Shen Hao!" "The damn politicians are useless; we need a powerful Chosen One! We need Shen Hao!" "You can send the army, even rule over herewe don''t care!" "..." Experience tales with empire This deluge of pleas also left the domestic populace astonished. They indeed had paid the lives of nearly a million people, but such a price, in comparison to the whole world, could actually be considered a tremendous victory. This is war, this is disaster. However, the war had not ended. Recruitment notifications were still being continuously sent out, more and more people mustered the courage, stirred their passion to enlist in the military, and the armies stationed in the cities had not completely withdrawn. The battlefield hadn''t disappeared, it was merely shifting, from inside the cities to the outside, from domestic to international. At this moment, Shen Hao finally had time to sit down and summarize the gains from this period. Through three days of relentless sweeping, he had captured a total of five Blood Demon Mothers. Sadly, the other two had already killed all their offspring, and the remaining three provided only twenty thousand Blood Demons in total. Including those he had killed, he had gained a total of eleven million points these days. He was still nearly twenty million points short of opening the White Level 9 Mall. That was fifty million cumulative points. At this rate, White Level 10 might very well require a hundred million! The number of Blood Demons remaining within the country had dwindled and were highly dispersed. Rather than wasting time chasing them down, it would be better to set his sights abroad, where there were more Blood Demons. "Has all the intelligence been compiled?" Shen Hao looked at Dong Gong. "Just came out." Dong Gong, looking at various data on his computer, spoke with a grave expression, "Looking over the global battlefield, the situation is very bad, even worse than our initial expectations." "Explain?" Shen Hao also became serious. "First of all, the distribution of Blood Demon Mothers doesn''t seem to be based on population." Dong Gong stated, "The total number of Blood Demon Mothers in our country should be around fifty, the Northern Alliance''s number is downward of forty, but West State definitely has more than sixty!" "You mean to say that there are about two hundred and thirty Mothers globally, and just in our three regions, there are over one hundred and fifty?" Shen Hao nodded slightly, "Thinking positively, at least we don''t have to worry about densely populated but poorly managed and equipped countries turning into oceans of Blood Demons." "That''s true," Dong Gong''s face showed a hint of helplessness, "However, the combat power of Blood Demons is not merely about numbers. They can quickly master all the knowledge and even skills of their hosts, which means they will get the opportunity to rapidly plunder our technology and industry." S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "..." Shen Hao fell silent for a moment. Indeed, the strength of a nation in the industrial age wasn''t measured by population. It was measured by technology, by the level of industry. In that case, it would be better if they had been distributed by population. Without sufficient weapons and strong industrial power, Blood Demons, no matter how numerous, were just points banks in his view. "How exactly is West State faring now?" Shen Hao inquired. "They have already deployed tactical nuclear weapons." Dong Gong''s expression was heavy, "After we sent over the measurement spheres, they first ensured the safe use of some weapons of mass destruction and took the lead in using them in areas that were completely overrun. That managed to reverse the situation a bit, but then, the Blood Demons dispersed into the urban areas. In the past couple of days, the number of battles and destruction in various cities have been countless. Human forces have no advantage in street fighting and often have to pay an even greater price to achieve victory. Some major cities are showing signs of falling." He showed Shen Hao some of the data. It was indeed a horrific sight to behold. Chaos was everywhere, everyone was forced to take up arms to fight back, but with the same level of weaponry, how could civilians possibly match Blood Demons? Some areas had become like the dawn of the apocalypse. Even when the military arrived, it only intensified the destruction of the battles; cities were rapidly turning into ruins. "Aside from the cities, military factories and various important armories are the main targets of Blood Demons'' attacks. Most of these places are far from urban areas and can barely be defended, but some small military factories have already fallen. More importantly, Blood Demons continue to replenish their forces unceasingly from within the cities. The trend of diminishing returns is very evident." Dong Gong paused, then added somewhat helplessly, "We even airlifted a batch of Ice Bombs in an emergency, and the technology has been transferred to them, but due to the situation, their production efficiency has actually decreased." Chapter 79 Global United Front! At this moment, only Shen Hao and Dong Gong were present in the meeting room.After all, the other members of the group were incredibly busy. Some fleeing, dangerous Blood Demons could only be dealt with relatively easily by them. After obtaining the Transcendent resources from the Level 8 Mall, every person''s strength had experienced a surge, shooting up to a comprehensive Level 4 in just two to three days, and with the addition of equipment, their strength had definitely exceeded that of many Level 5 Chosen Ones. Shen Hao''s own level had also reached Level 5. His basic spiritual power had already exceeded thirty points. Compared to three days ago, his basic strength had nearly tripled. However, facing the situation described in the documents, he felt somewhat troubled. "Even anti-tank level weapons have been massively leaked out, these are uranium depleted armor-piercing bullets! With just myself, it''s very difficult to withstand these," Shen Hao pointed at the intelligence in the documents and said, "And what''s this, Cloud Bombs too? Why don''t they just drop some nuclear weapons outright?" "Nuclear weapons... might not have been spared either," Dong Gong responded helplessly, "The official information is still somewhat concealed, it seems they are worried you wouldn''t go, but there have also been private disclosures to us that a small-yield nuclear device indeed had some leaks, um, before obtaining the Spirit Testing Ball." "..." Shen Hao had a profound understanding of the meaning of "inept team" now. But what was worse, he really had to face it. If left unchecked, it wouldn''t just be a small-yield issue anymore. "We must learn from this lesson," Shen Hao looked at Dong Gong and said solemnly, "I don''t know what the subsequent Trials will look like, but it''s clear, no civilization can easily face the Trials with a dispersed stance!" Discover exclusive content at empire Fighting individually was indeed a big problem. The first Trial might have passed but, if by the second Trial things remained the same, then Humanity was truly on a path to self-destruction. "We understand," Dong Gong stated solemnly, "Actually, as the only nation that demonstrated superiority and achieved domestic victory first in this Blood Demon war, we have already gained considerable prestige, not to mention now the whole world is depending on our support. Previously non-cooperative nations have shown unprecedented attitudes, which we have used to greatly advance the layout of the Global United Front and occupy a leadership position within it. The related content will be announced soon." This war was not being fought by Shen Hao alone. In places he and most people couldn''t see, countless individuals were striving in various fields. The establishment of the Global United Front was the result of these efforts. Actually, this was also largely thanks to the immense power Shen Hao had demonstrated in the past dozen days, along with the Eastern Country''s astonishing performance in resolving the domestic Blood Demon crisis first. This was immensely meaningful for the entire civilization. "Finally, some good news," Shen Hao also showed a hint of a smile, but it disappeared quickly, "So, does the Analysis Department have any suggestions regarding the current situation?" The establishment of the Global United Front currently had its greatest effect in affirming the unity of Human Civilization. As for further concentrating the power of all Humanity, or even forming something like the Human Alliance Army, that would still require some time. But the situation seemed urgent. "West State and Northern Alliance must be visited, but not now," Dong Gong took out another report. "Although there are fewer Blood Demon Mothers in neighboring countries, they are our direct threats. Moreover, once our Matrix escapes there, the number of Blood Demons will surge in a short time. The best choice is to solve them first and establish detection and alert defense lines across the continent to block the Blood Demons'' developmental space on this continent." "Have the results for the Xijita Metal Material research already come out?" Shen Hao took the report and turned to look at him. "Yes!" Dong Gong also revealed a smile. "The first-generation wide-range Blood Demon detection radar has been produced. Although we haven''t fully tapped into the true potential of Xijita Metal Material, the range can already cover about five kilometers around. Producing and arranging more, it''s sufficient to cover the main cities at least." "That material is not cheap," Shen Hao paused, then shook his head, "Forget it, as long as there are Blood Demons, there are plenty of points. Since that''s the case, please first tell me about some Blood Demon concentrated areas in neighboring nations." The opinion of the Analysis Department was correct; actually, Shen Hao wasn''t planning to directly go to the most dangerous battlefield either. Not to mention, after owning the resources within the White Level 8 Mall, his power was still in the phase of drastic increase. He at least had to reach Level 7 before it would slow down. If he were directly bombed by a nuclear weapon now, even just a small yield one, he would still be in mortal danger. Better to go farm points in neighboring countries first. Dressed in the suit of armor from the Level 8 Mall, along with telekinesis and various protective items, he feared no conventional weapons. "Good!" Dong Gong quickly sprang into action. Perhaps, most people in the country at this time could finally breathe a sigh of relief, even sleep well for once. But they still had no moment of rest; every minute and every second were of the utmost importance. Everyone who knew about the Civilization Trial had a consensusnever pay too steep a price during this first trial! Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A much greater unknown danger loomed like a mountain over everyone in the know, forcing them to must become stronger by all means and do well in every task! Then, two more days passed, and an exhilarating news was announced simultaneously on global TV and news media! The official establishment of the Global United Front! "At this moment, to combat the invaders, for survival, every human across the globe has come together, victory will belong to us, to humanity!" Accompanied by a solemn declaration from the delegate, a series of measures were rapidly announced. These included intelligence sharing, material support, battlefield cooperation, even cooperation among Chosen Ones, and more. The scene even revealed the first cross-national fight of the Chosen Ones. Indeed, it was Shen Hao! In the video, he was clad in a white full-coverage suit of armor, flames jetting from his back propelling him to fly over a city in a neighboring country, numerous bolts of Thunder manifesting as Heavenly Punishment continually striking everything below. The Blood Demons were in a panic, trying to escape; even though they fired wildly into the sky and even some rockets flew toward Shen Hao, none were effective, explosions occurred continuously around him, but the Thunder Heavenly Punishment showed no signs of weakening, even some extremely huge and terrifying looking Blood Demons couldn''t resist Shen Hao''s mighty power! In the end of the footage, even several Blood Demon Mothers tried to gang up on Shen Hao, showing strong and unimaginable power, yet under Shen Hao''s suppression, they knelt in submission on the spot. This footage, undoubtedly ignited the deepest desires in the hearts of everyone worldwide who was facing the threat of Blood Demons! Chapter 80 Record-Breaking Numbers ```Despite the Eastern Country''s seemingly perpetual victories in its internal war, this is a global anomaly. It''s difficult to find similar good news from other places. Countless people can only watch the Eastern Country''s victories over and over again online, a yearning that is hard for its citizens to fully understand. They don''t need to sleep clutching weapons that might be utterly useless, question whether those around them might be Blood Demons, or worry about bullets or even missiles hitting them in their sleep. Even though the war started just half a month ago, people have already become desperate for victory, yearning for peace! And now, amidst the frenzy of media and countless voices, Shen Hao has become the symbol of peace and victory! Especially since this is his first time leaving the Eastern Country to bring victory to other parts of the world! Everyone online focused on the neighboring country, their voices filled with envy and pleas for help, giving them a rare taste of being in the spotlight. But the excitement of victory is the most authentic feeling! Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Standing amidst the ruins, Shen Hao heard the overwhelming cheers even as he waited for the helicopter to deliver the cage. The establishment scene of the Global United Front was broadcast live, documenting his battle. Everyone knew he had captured the Matrix within the city and had won! "Thank you so much!" An excited middle-aged man in military uniform walked up, looking at Shen Hao in his towering armor, almost to the point of tears. "The Blood Demons in the entire city have been almost completely eradicated." Shen Hao remained composed, "According to the treaty, we will take these four Blood Demon Mothers with us. You lack the ability to guard them. Moreover, this city must undergo strict scrutiny, movement restricted. There are still many Matrices in your country, and with the current level of defense, any Blood Demon would quickly grow strong again." "No problem." The man nodded continuously, speaking Mandarin Chinese haltingly, "We will abide strictly!" At that moment, Shen Hao suddenly turned his head. Outside the ruins, many people were rushing over; some, upon seeing Shen Hao, immediately fell to their knees and started shouting something. "What are they doing?" Shen Hao raised an eyebrow. "They''re, they''re thanking you." The leader didn''t seem to know how to explain and immediately shouted some orders. "Thanks are unnecessary; the Chosen One is not a god, nor am I," said Shen Hao as he rose into the air. In midair, he saw more and more people bowing down to him. Clearly, even if the whole world knew the Chosen Ones were human, like everyone else just a month and a half ago, more and more people still saw them as gods. Especially in places like this. In fact, when Shen Hao first arrived, he realized that the status of Chosen Ones in this country was indeed somewhat special. Too high, exceeding the bounds of their abilities. They may be the elite in their domain, or Transcendents with strong powers, but not necessarily gods. The problems the Civilization Trial brings to human civilization are not just trials. The transformation of civilization itself is a significant challenge. "However difficult the challenge, it must be faced," Shen Hao sighed inwardly. He flew up toward the plane arriving to pick him up in the high sky. "Dong Gong, how''s the situation on the battlefield behind us? Do you need me to come over?" Shen Hao asked through the channel. "The suppression here is complete, and there are no issues on the front line," Dong Gong quickly reported, "But another location needs you more; coordinates have been sent to the pilot. There is a Blood Demon Mother leading all her subordinates fleeing the city, and there are a lot of them!" "Okay!" Shen Hao nodded. He had in fact just cleaned up the third city in this nation, but it took two and a half days for just these three cities! The efficiency was far lower than back home. Apart from the unexpectedly high number of Blood Demons, the weapons that should belong to humans also posed a great trouble to him. In the first city, there were even seven fighter jets controlled by Blood Demons that charged at him. And this nation''s people adamantly claimed they had complete control over the jets and missiles. Their ground forces saw tens of thousands of troops, along with all their equipment, fall into Blood Demon hands. Fortunately, the higher-ups were prepared for this situation, and Shen Hao wasn''t alone when he came over; troops from home and those in this nation that had passed inspection provided frontal support. All jets were intercepted, and several successfully launched air-to-air missiles were precisely shot down by Shen Hao with Thunder. Now, as Shen Hao cleansed cities, human troops were responsible for stopping any Blood Demon reinforcements outside the cities. Even if there were weapons like machine guns or rocket launchers in the city, they could not threaten him. But on the front lines, even a Chosen One with Shen Hao''s strength wouldn''t dare to barge in recklessly. Even though he could fly and had armor for protection, if he were to be targeted by concentrated anti-air fire, he would be in danger. His armored flying speed wasn''t even as fast as the jets. However, Shen Hao was not without other means; if the frontlines truly required his help, he could pull out his trump card and do something drastic. Read exclusive content at empire But since it wasn''t necessary, he could save his trump card for later. "The target area is expected to have over eighty thousand Blood Demons. Previously, they were in a hidden state, so they didn''t have many weapons. But half an hour ago, they attacked the military and police stations in the city, seizing all the weapons," Dong Gong continued with the latest intelligence from the front, "However, there should be no large-scale anti-air weapons." "A single Mother and eighty thousand Blood Demons?" Hearing the number, Shen Hao was somewhat speechless, "Being parasite-born in a hidden state, that must be a record." "Indeed, it is," replied Dong Gong with a sigh. Until now, the record for the number of subordinates a single Mother had spawned while hidden was sixty-four thousand, also in this country. Honestly, the dire situation of this nation was beyond their expectations. They had originally thought there might be at most a dozen Blood Demon Mothers, definitely not over a million subordinates. But looking at the current situation, there were definitely over a million Blood Demon Subordinates. There were also a considerable number of High-level Blood Demons, including over forty Level 5 Blood Demons! It is known that Blood Demons level up by consuming humans, and they also require time to digest their prey; even if they had an unlimited supply from day one, they could at most reach Level 5 by now! ``` Chapter 81 New Features of the Shopping Mall This meant that many Blood Demons had already started to brazenly consume humans a month and a half ago without being discovered.However, considering the presence of numerous underdeveloped areas in this country, such a situation is somewhat understandable. It could only be said, thankfully there weren''t many Blood Demon Mothers here. Otherwise, even without powerful weapons, the sheer number of Blood Demons swarming out would still pose a significant threat to the Global United Front. As for now, the Points Bank! Shen Hao glanced at his own panel. In just two short days here, he had already gained fifteen million points, bringing his total accumulated points to forty-five million. This was despite the fact that Matrices were difficult to catch, some deliberately killed off most of their subordinates when they sensed danger, and there was even one that committed suicide before he could arrive. Even for a species that instinctively fears death, courage was not lacking when it came to the future of their species. Otherwise, just the over one million Blood Demons from this country alone would have comfortably elevated him to the White Level 10 Mall. But, there were other gains as well. Shen Hao looked at the inventory in his panel, where a Purple Epic Ability ball lay quietly. It had appeared while he was dealing with those four Blood Demon Mothers. Each of the four Blood Demon Mothers possessed Level 7 strength and uniform Blue Talents. If it weren''t for Shen Hao, any other Chosen One would have despaired under their might, which was the result of the rapid growth brought about by the large number of Blood Demon Subordinates. But even so, only one Purple Ability dropped, which just goes to show how rare powerful abilities are. However, this ability was somewhat superfluous for Shen Hao. [Divine Power] Yes, it''s exactly as it soundsan ability that significantly increases strength. But Shen Hao''s fighting style is clearly more inclined towards long-range combat. It''s not that he couldn''t learn close combat, but there was simply no need, as anyone who could ignore Dominator pressure and fight him in close combat would probably still be no match for him even with this Purple Ability. "Give it to the others then, Qiuyue should be quite suitable," Shen Hao felt a bit of regret. In fact, with the opening of the White Level 8 Mall, as resources rapidly rose to higher tiers, Shen Hao increasingly felt that Chosen Ones were still at a fundamental stage. The various resources and items in the mall were clearly showcasing the mighty Extraordinary Civilization and the different paths on the Extraordinary Path. However, what Chosen Ones could do was still just piling up resources in three dimensions. Even the various uses of Talents and abilities had to be painstakingly discovered by themselves. Shen Hao didn''t quite believe this was the path of Chosen Ones. Without any other avenues, the answers should lie within the mall. Continue upgrading the mall, and one will surely learn more about the Chosen One. "Hmm, Level 6 now?" Shen Hao glanced at the changes in his own level, then swallowed a White Level 8 [Soul Tempering Pill], closed his eyes, and prepared for the next battle. Enjoy exclusive content from empire No matter what, eighty thousand Blood Demons, just grabbing ten to twenty thousand, would be enough to level up to the White Level 9 Mall. The events that followed were not too suspenseful, as the Blood Demon Mother probably witnessed Shen Hao single-handedly suppress four Blood Demon Mothers with ease in the live broadcast by the Global United Front and lost the will to wait for death in the city, deciding to lead its Blood Demon Subordinates in an escape. Such a quantity of Blood Demon Substances split into forty or fifty groups. Truly, it wasn''t easy to find the hiding Blood Demon Mother within them. But Shen Hao''s efficiency was not low, upon arrival he quickly began to clear some Blood Demons, as long as those Blood Demons committed suicide after his arrival, it indicated that the Mother was within a certain range. One should know that after equipping various gear, his spiritual power had reached forty-five points! The map radius exceeded five hundred kilometers! This range had already surpassed the Spiritual Network range of the Blood Demon Mother. Therefore, the Blood Demon Mother faced a choiceeither give points to Shen Hao or continuously expose her detection radius. After having over fifty thousand of her subordinates continuously killed and realizing that she was still being pursued, she finally made a choice. Disperse all subordinates, give away points, and fight for a chance of survival! "Really nice," Shen Hao said with a smile, "The last Matrix that fell into this situation killed all its subordinates before decisively taking its own life. It seems there are all sorts of individuals within a species." However, this was just a meaningless struggle. A five hundred kilometer detection rangeunless she fled by warplane, where else could she escape to? Even the Analysis Department had deduced the approximate range of this Matrix based on the escape routes of these Blood Demons. Although there wasn''t certainty in capturing the Mother right away, since the opponent wanted to use points to delay him, Shen Hao was altogether capable of slowly harvesting these subordinates. Thirty thousand Blood Demons! Twelve million points! He could swallow them all by himself! Having been in this country for two days, this was the largest batch of points! "Level 9 Mall!" Before the sun set, he had captured the desperate Mother and finally had time to check out the goods in the Level 9 Mall. This time, however, he discovered a completely different interface! [Ability Ball Furnace] "This is..." Shen Hao looked at the introduction on the interface, his eyes growing brighter and brighter. "Put at least ten low-level ability balls into it and pay a certain number of points, and there''s a chance to fuse an ability ball of higher rarity... I see, I was saying the difficulty of dropping a Purple ability was too high." This indeed was a surprise. Shen Hao had by now killed or controlled over a hundred thousand Blood Demons, but in total, had only obtained two Purple abilities. The first was a special reward obtained from solving the first Blood Demon Mother case, and the second was from overcoming a Blood Demon Mother two levels higher. At this rate, he might not even hope to assemble three suitable Purple abilities for himself after dealing with all the Blood Demons. But this new option certainly offered an alternative. He might not have anything else, but he had plenty of foundational ability balls! "That''s not right either." After thinking it through, Shen Hao suddenly frowned. White ability balls actually had a significant use as well, including for other Chosen Ones to use, and also for improving the levels of one''s abilities. After all, unlike Talents, ability levels don''t increase with one''s own level but require nourishment from a large number of similar category ability balls. Shen Hao had by now invested nearly a thousand white ability balls like [Electric Shock] and [Electric Current] into his [Thunder], and it had only been upgraded to Level 4. And this so-called[Ability Ball Furnace]operated on probability. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At least ten, the more you invest, the higher the probability of fusing a higher quality ability ball, but it was still just a probability, not a guarantee. Chapter 82 God of Mankind! "Either distribute the ability balls among the other Chosen Ones, enhancing their strength, or gamble with this function and accumulate powerful abilities for a few Chosen Ones... The choice between these two paths is becoming increasingly clear," Shen Hao seemed to have grasped the purpose of this new feature.The choice between two paths, or two focus points, was becoming clearer and clearer. However, this was for the average Chosen One. Shen Hao''s own choice had been determined long ago. He wanted it all! The countdown on the external panel also had only one day left. Now that this new feature was available, the choice for the next external doesn''t seem to require any hesitation. Go for the double drop directly. Moreover, who knows if there will be an "Ability Ball Furnace External" in the future? Probability doesn''t mean much in the face of such an external. Shen Hao had great expectations for it. However, why did the Level 9 Mall undergo a change? Shen Hao glanced at the points needed for the next level mall. He felt a slight sense of heaviness in his heart. It wasn''t the one hundred million he had speculated, but rather two hundred million! It''s known that the growth multiplier for the total number of points required for the Point Mall''s upgrade has been decreasing. From the initial ten times to the two and a half times needed from Level 8 to Level 9, according to this pattern, the next level, the White Level 10 Mall, should only require doubling! Unless "Level 10 is somewhat special," Shen Hao narrowed his eyes. This was the first possibility that came to his mind. Based on the information provided by the external, the Civilization Trial is ultimately just a program, and many of its settings must have underlying basic logic behind them. Shen Hao didn''t intend to guess anymore and left it to the Analysis Department''s Intelligent Group to puzzle over. He looked towards the Level 9 Mall. Although it was only White Ninth Level, the merchandise''s tier was noticeably higher compared to the White Level 8. The so-called White perhaps stands for the basic and regular tier, while the level represents the specific technological and Extraordinary Level. Not to mention anything else, inside the White Level 9 Mall, there was even a small high-speed fighter jet! Valued at eight million a piece, it could reach a top speed of eighteen Mach within the atmosphere! Bear in mind, the fastest speed of current Human Civilization''s fighter jets is only around three Mach. This one jet alone reached six times that! Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The level of aviation technology it represented had far surpassed Human Civilization. "This way, I can get to places much faster," Shen Hao was quite anticipative. Moreover, according to the introduction, simple flight didn''t require a pilot at all. It came equipped with unmanned AI that could even carry out complex battle support. The only trouble was that the required fuel was somewhat speciala type of crystallized solid fuel, which could also only be purchased from the system mall. But anyhow, Shen Hao would be able to greatly reduce the time spent traveling. He directly purchased the jet. It didn''t look very big overall, just about twice the size of a sedan, with nothing but a seat in the front and the entire propulsion engine in the back half. Shen Hao sat down for a quick test and felt it was pretty good. "The jet above can head back now," he immediately contacted Dong Gong while observing other items in the mall, "And there''s also a fully automatic multi-functional production line. Those microwave weapon technologies were said to be impossible to produce core components for, right? Let''s try using this. As for weapons and such, there''s no need to say more, everyone exchange some and see the effects. There are quite a few battlefield robots but they''re a bit expensive, and there are many good items that seem useful among the Extraordinary class, like a kind of Extraordinary Creature named ''Talisman Spirit'' that can draw simple talismans. Sensing Talismans can be produced on their own..." It must be said that each upgrade of the mall deeply benefited the entire civilization. Merely the technological itemsif any of them were to be introduced before the Civilization Trial, they would have caused a sensation across the world. They covered all domains, including civil life, industry, and military. These items could bring about a leap in technological development. However, in the face of the Civilization Trial, time was the greatest enemy. They had to strengthen themselves in the shortest possible time, which meant they couldn''t possibly develop comprehensively. They had to focus their efforts and spend most of their energy on fields useful for warfare. Like the latest high-end lathe that just appeared, it could have been used in almost all industrial fields in the past. But now, the warfare field is their biggest destination. "Some of these items are truly great helps," Dong Gong said, sighing in relief after recording all the items Shen Hao listed, "The previous technologies taken out from the Level 8 Mall are indeed challenging to apply quickly, as we lack some technological accumulation. The Blood Demons are also doing everything to hinder our focus in the industrial field. An hour and a half ago, a ship loaded with advanced equipment was still sunk by a missile." "Sunk?" It was the first time Shen Hao had heard this news. "Yes, they used medium-range cruise missiles," Dong Gong said gravely, "This signals an extremely dangerous development. While we quickly sweep away the Blood Demons, they are also accelerating their infiltration and control over the military powers. Now the West State has to concentrate most of its detection and defense capabilities on the protection of key areas, which in turn increases the difficulty of urban defense battles." "..." Shen Hao didn''t know what to say. A considerable amount of Xijita metal detection equipment had already been sent over, but the total quantity was still too small. Being able to precisely hit ships carrying cutting-edge equipment at least indicated a leak in intelligence, and with even the cruise missiles falling under the control of Blood Demons, the danger and brutality on the front lines would undoubtedly escalate dramatically. Every time Shen Hao appeared, he would definitely be greeted enthusiastically. "If we can rapidly assimilate the technology from the Point Mall and begin mass production to complete the technological overhaul in the military domain, then the advantage would still be on our side," Dong Gong spoke again, "The country has already declared the start of industrial integration, with a multitude of factories transforming and workers shifting into the military field. Not to mention, the assembly of the Frozen Gun and its bullets is already progressing rapidly. The first-generation civilian high-frequency ultrasonic self-defense weapons were a success, and we''ve developed an even more effective second-generation product, with the first batch sent to the West State today." This was precisely the biggest advantage of ensuring the security of an industrialized nation. Otherwise, having the technology would be worthless without the capacity for rapid production. However, Shen Hao also understood that such industrial transformation, no matter how efficient or fast, couldn''t be completed in just a day or two. But in this regard, it all depended on the efforts of the people. "Let''s also hurry up," Shen Hao said, "Send me the coordinates of the next location." "Yes, however, the Blood Demon Mother in this country has already given up on resistance and is starting to flee the city with the Blood Demon Subordinates, scattering outside the city," Dong Gong provided the coordinates, "This is an area where the Blood Demons are rather concentrated, and they''re heading to a military district that''s also likely to have been infiltrated and controlled by the Blood Demons." "We''ll make it in time," Shen Hao glanced at the time. If this had been earlier, by the time he arrived, this batch of Blood Demons would probably have already joined forces with those in the military district. By then, the difficulty of resolving the situation would have multiplied. But now, he was definitely going to make it. Without hesitation, he commanded the fighter jet''s AI. "Full speed ahead!" With a roar, the jet''s massive engines at the rear spewed scorching flames, and Shen Hao felt a tremendous acceleration pressure for a moment. If his physical constitution hadn''t already reached a value of 31 points, nearly fifty times stronger than a regular person''s ten points, his organs might have ruptured from the force. But, this speed was indeed exhilarating! In a matter of minutes, he accelerated to ten times the speed of sound, covering three thousand meters in a second! In less than ten minutes, he had arrived at the target area hundreds of kilometers away. The group of Blood Demons never expected Shen Hao to reach them so quickly; they even gathered nonchalantly, consuming every village in their path. When Shen Hao descended from the sky, one of the Blood Demon Mothers was caught alive on the spot! Another could only despair before committing suicide. Another thirty thousand Blood Demons, twelve million points! Although two hundred million points were still far off, every point at this time could be rapidly transformed into power on the battlefield! Without a doubt, the large number of Blood Demons in this country were being beaten back step by step! The official channel of the Global United Front announced just that. "On the fifth day since the start of the Chosen One''s official support, we have resolved over five hundred thousand Blood Demons in this country, capturing and killing eleven Blood Demon Mothers, with the remaining Blood Demons fleeing the cities. They can only hide in the wilderness, subsisting on wild grass and hunting because as soon as they show themselves, they will be met with utter annihilation..." Along with many battle reports disclosed by officials, the entire world was shaken once again. No voice or debate could match the facts laid out before everyone''s eyes. This country could be parasitized by just over a dozen Blood Demon Mothers affecting over a million citizens, and the decline was evident to the naked eye. Yet, in such a short period since the Eastern Country''s support began, they were rapidly being driven back! The achievements of Shen Hao, in particular, were so staggering as to defy belief. Out of the five hundred thousand Blood Demons, he had dealt with over two hundred thousand by himself. As soon as they saw him, countless Blood Demons were mercilessly killed by their own Mothers! His appearance on the scene inevitably brought death to the Blood Demons! With this, the world''s cries for Shen Hao become more fervent and frantic than ever. People had never longed for the sight of one person as much as they did now! Especially in the West State, where individual heroism is widely celebrated, people even bestowed upon Shen Hao a title that seemed to belong only to a fantasy world. God of Mankind! "The world needs Shen Hao, and we need him even more!" "Superman may be fictitious, but Shen Hao is real!" "I''m starting to believe God is an Asian man." "A living Savior!" "Can it be our turn next? We need victory too!" "..." Your next journey awaits at empire Countless people were anxiously yearning for his arrival! Chapter 83 More Serious Challenges In fact, as time progressed, Shen Hao truly began to take on the stature of a God of Mankind.His power grew stronger and stronger. After his basic statistics had exceeded thirty points, the speed of improvement had initially slowed down significantly. After all, statistics merely reflected basic strength numerically, and levels were just a comprehensive representation. His body was not digitalized, and the improvement in strength also had to conform to basic laws. However, possessing the Dominator Talent, he eventually could rapidly and perfectly assimilate all resources. Upon unlocking the Level 9 Mall and using higher-level resources, his power noticeably accelerated once again. On a fundamental level, he began to increasingly distance himself from the other Chosen Ones. Now, apart from him, the one whose basic strength improved the fastest was also his team member. Stay tuned to empire Using the same resources, when their average level had barely reached Level 5, Shen Hao had already reached Level 7! This level already bore a faint semblance of "divinity." When he controlled thunder, he could even simultaneously and precisely strike hundreds of people! The range of his Dominator Suppression had also expanded to almost two thousand meters. Once, when facing thousands of gun barrels at the same time, his telekinesis could easily block all the bullets. At this stage, unless targeted by missiles or intensive high-caliber anti-aircraft gunfire, he didn''t know what else could harm him. The only dissatisfaction he had was with the White Level 10 Mall, which still seemed a long way off. By now, the Blood Demons in this country had been cleared by more than seventy percent. His accumulated points had reached eighty-eight million. And this was only the eighth day since they had arrived in this country. As early as three days ago, he had activated the Double Drop Hack, and the tens of thousands of Blood Demons that followed contributed to the new hack, providing him with over fifteen thousand dropped items, including eight thousand ability balls. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unfortunately, the remaining Blood Demons in this country were very scattered. There were still about three hundred thousand Blood Demons scattered throughout villages and the wilderness; further cleaning up would consume a lot of their energy and time. "It''s time to leave," Shen Hao said to Dong Gong. "Having done so much, and with large-scale detection equipment available, if they still can''t hold their own, then I suggest they disband their own defense forces and hand everything over to the Human Alliance Army that the Global United Front is establishing." "Such statements should not be made lightly," Dong Gong responded, a bit helplessly. "Don''t tell me the upper echelons haven''t considered it," Shen Hao directly pointed out. "Even if they haven''t, the Global United Front will certainly have made such considerations. This is the inevitable choice for human civilization to unify its strength. After all, if they can''t even resist the threat of this level of Blood Demons, then such military forces, which only drag behind, really don''t deserve to be preserved." In Shen Hao''s view, the military forces in various regions of human civilization may not need to be consistent, but at least they had to be above a certain standard. After all, the next trial might not be distributed like this time. Such weak areas could easily become the breakthrough point for a complete collapse of human civilization. Moreover, like in this battlefield, where countless soldiers fought bloody battles at the cost of their lives on one side, and yet others were easily penetrated, surrendering weapons and people on the other. If this isn''t abolished, how is that fair to the sacrificed warriors? "I will convey your opinion," Dong Gong said solemnly. Although he spoke very cautiously, it had become a habit by now. In fact, at this point, there were few who could ignore Shen Hao''s opinions. Moreover, the elites were not fools; they were actually very clear on how human civilization should transform in the face of trials. Even if Shen Hao didn''t mention it, more and more people were likely to suggest he leave at this moment. Any existing resistance seemed trivial in the face of a trial crisis. The world needed him in too many places, and as Shen Hao''s strength continued to increase, the role he played also grew increasingly significant. Among the two paths of salvation, "saving the world by this body alone" had already begun to show some effects. "Let''s go to the next country," Shen Hao said. "After providing detection equipment, some regions should be able to defend themselves." "Indeed," Dong Gong said, his tone slightly excited. "The batch of White Ninth Level products that were sent previously played a key role, and the laboratories have developed the third-generation Xijita detection devices, with a detection range of ten kilometers in radius. Coupled with research achievements from Parasite Failures and increased production of targeted weapons, some areas have already started to turn the tide!" The neighboring country was like thata region relatively safe due to its cold climate had begun a counter-offensive after receiving equipment support. Although the sacrifices were not small, it was a positive trend nonetheless. "This is indeed heartening," Shen Hao also felt some gratification. This indicated that the other path of enhancing civilization had also begun to show effects. In fact, during this time, his accumulated points feedback also continued to rise. From earning 10,000 points per day ten days ago, the surge had now reached an explosive 200,000 points per day. And it was still increasing every day. This indicated that the weapons, equipment, technology, and ability balls he provided had caused the deaths of a large number of Blood Demons. "No time to waste, give me the coordinates, and the efficiency should improve even faster," Shen Hao said directly. His departure was silent, but his arrival in another area still caused a massive stir. The people of the selected country were incredibly invigorated. Even the soldiers on the battlefield seemed to suddenly possess tremendous courage. While part of this was due to propaganda, Shen Hao''s arrival indeed provided significant support. His "Thunder" had now reached Level 5, granting him a new powercontrol over lightning. In stormy weather, Thunder''s enhancement saw substantial growth, and this time, the weather just happened to comply. Within the massive thunderclouds, thick bolts of lightning constantly slithered and, at certain moments, transformed into hundreds or even thousands of dense, ceaselessly falling lightning bolts that precisely struck the Blood Demons in the cities. This spectacle had even surpassed the levels of natural phenomena and was broadcast worldwide by cameras! "Even if Zeus were alive, he would be no better!" Such a phrase spread far and wide with this footage! The scene was indeed too astonishing. Even many people''s mythical imaginations of gods paled in comparison to this! If Shen Hao had arrived thousands, or even hundreds of years earlier, he would have indeed become a real deity, leaving his own legend across the world! Even today, some areas began to treat him as a deity, as people in crisis needed something to bolster their courage more than ever. However, Shen Hao himself did not pay much attention to such claims. As he had said before, he was not a divine being; he always considered himself a member of humanity. But he would not refuse the admiration of the people. The "Sovereign" role inherently meant this. He only stayed in this country for two days, captured five Blood Demon Mothers, and then promptly left for the next location. He left more than half of the Blood Demons behind, but the remaining forces of the country were sufficient to hold on. The situation remained tense; while people cheered for his strength, the onslaught of Blood Demons around the world grew even more frantic. He did not have time to carefully clear all the Blood Demons; he had to reverse the situation on this entire continent as soon as possible. This time, the stay was even shorter, merely a day. He swiftly flew across the entire country''s territory, wiping out the Blood Demons in several major cities, and then hurried to the next place. In just six short days, he had traversed all the regions of the entire continent. During these days, every day there were heartening reports announced to the whole world, visibly suppressing the Blood Demon crisis on the continental mainland. However, calls for aid from other continents grew louder and louder. Finally, with the situation on this continent clarified, Shen Hao also had to start preparing. He had to prepare to face the more severe challenges in other regions. After all, within this continent, the Eastern Country had the most Blood Demon Mothers and the strongest military force. Once they quickly cleaned up the internal Blood Demons, it was just a matter of time for the clean sweep in other regions, and it was not strange for Shen Hao to be so efficient in coordination with the troops. However, other continents were different. There were stronger military forces! The number of Blood Demon Mothers was also more, and the number of Blood Demon subordinates was just as many, and consequently, the strength of individual Blood Demons was significantly stronger! Choosing to first clear the surrounding areas was actually taking an approach of handling the easier tasks before the more difficult ones. "One hundred and twenty-three million points," Shen Hao looked at the accumulated points with some regret, "It seems that it''s not possible to upgrade to White Level 10 before going to West State." Indeed, he planned to go to West State first. The situation in the Northern Alliance was equally dangerous, but West State was the key battlefield, and more importantly, the situation there was deteriorating too rapidly. Recent intelligence indicated that Blood Demons were clearly adjusting tactics, and during the period when Shen Hao was rapidly cleaning up the surrounding areas, large numbers of Blood Demon Mothers began using various methods to head towards West State. Furthermore, not only the defeated and fleeing Blood Demon Mothers from within this continent but also some from the Northern Alliance were leaving. They also took away many high-level Blood Demons, and Blood Demons in West State were making strong efforts to meet them. Clearly, the Blood Demons were not foolish. If humans understood how to establish a united front, Blood Demons also knew, and continuing to disperse across the world would only allow Shen Hao to resolve them one by one quickly. Chapter 84 VIP Mall Plug-in Moreover, the battles that have taken place in various regions these days have made it clear that regions without strong military forces, no matter how many people they parasitize or how much they expand, will only send more and more points in the face of Chosen Ones like Shen Hao who utterly disregard reason and completely shatter their understanding.They must gather together! To occupy the most powerful country in human civilization in the shortest possible time and then use the most powerful weapons of humans against them! In light of this trend, the Analysis Department held long discussions, during which Shen Hao also took time to participate. He reviewed various latest intelligence materials sent from different places and listened to the various voices and opinions of the Analysis Department. "West State is too far away, traveling by boat is very dangerous and slow." "The situation in the Northern Alliance is equally dangerous; their troops are too scattered and lack unified command." "We can support the Northern Alliance; the main force can reach there by land." "Some routes have been destroyed, but they are not difficult to repair." "But the situation in West State is too dangerous, the Blood Demons are concentrating their forces, and these past few days they seem to be on the verge of collapse." "We can''t just ignore it." "..." It has to be said that this move by the Blood Demon has indeed added great pressure on the Global United Front. West State was already the most dangerous place and, more importantly, too far from the Eastern Country. Whether it''s military support or the supply of materials and equipment, there''s the pressure of transportation. That the Blood Demon chose to concentrate forces in West State rather than the Northern Alliance is clearly also considering this factor. Ultimately, the decision of the discussion was to leave the Northern Alliance to the troops for support and suppression, while Shen Hao would personally go to West State. This was also something that Shen Hao had actively proposed. "The military force of West State itself is also very strong; going there, I won''t be without support. And I have to face it sooner or later; the longer it''s delayed, the more dangerous it gets." After understanding the Blood Demon''s recent movements, he had actually made his decision. The collapsing trend in West State must be suppressed, or else the consequences would be very serious. The Blood Demon seemed to have a sense of betting everything on one throw. This was also because they had been pushed to such a state by him. Moreover, Shen Hao was not without confidence. He had already activated a new hack a few days ago. This time, he chose the[VIP hack version one]. Only then did he realize what the Point Mall VIP actually meant. Explore more at empire The current VIP1 only had two privileges. One was a ten percent discount on all goods. Even if it was just saving ten percent, under huge expenditures, the points saved were still a sizable amount. But in comparison, even more important was the second privilege. Open the VIP Mall! The VIP Mall''s level corresponded to that of an ordinary mall, with pitifully few commodities, and the display format was also different. It contained only six items, refreshing every three days. Divided into two categories, one was goods that could be purchased only once after each refresh; the other was the unlock privilege for purchase. After purchase, the item would appear in the ordinary mall, and as long as there were points, it could be bought indefinitely. And among the six items from the first refresh, there were three one-time purchase Blue Level 9 equipment that Shen Hao had bought out. The other three items were rather mundane, unlocking rights for Blue Level 4 and 5 goods, not very expensive, and he bought them all as well. What truly gave Shen Hao confidence, however, was an item from the second refresh, a Purple Level product! [Escape Talisman] This was a Purple Level 9 item that could traverse fifty kilometers in the moment of activation. Shen Hao felt somewhat regretful that it wasn''t an unlockable item; otherwise, no matter how expensive, he would have bought ten or eight of them. But even with just one, it was enough to serve as a lifesaving ace up his sleeve. "I have always been wondering how to purchase those higher quality goods; turns out it''s the VIP Mall," Shen Hao said as he looked at his panel. "With VIP1, there should be higher levels of VIP; just not sure how to obtain them through regular means." He always felt that there were significant loopholes in this VIP Mall system; otherwise, there''s no reason one could use a hack to open it directly without a normal path. But no matter what, having an additional channel for refreshing high-quality goods is definitely a significant aid. You never know when strategic goods that could establish the victory of the Trial would be refreshed! However, just having a lifesaving ace seems somewhat insufficient. Shen Hao turned his attention to the [Ability Ball Furnace]. The hack had only one useless-looking database left, and without an update, there wasn''t much to rely on; Shen Hao didn''t plan to wait until the[Ability Ball Furnace External]appeared to use it. In the face of the Trial, all forces that could be utilized should be attempted. Moreover, with the effect of the Drop Hack, the number of ability balls he had acquired had surged. After satisfying his own use and providing for over fifteen hundred Chosen Ones in the country to choose from, he still had four thousand eight hundred White Ability Balls left in his hands. "Let''s give it a try," Shen Hao made his decision. If he was going to attempt it, he shouldn''t be stingy; he went all-in! The remaining ability balls were leftovers anyway, following the rules of the "Ability Ball Furnace", the more ability balls that were thrown in, the higher the probability of getting high-quality abilities! It was a gamble, and if a gold one came out, it might give the Blood Demons a big surprise. Shen Hao generously threw all his ability balls in. Each additional ability ball cost a thousand points, 4,800 ability balls plus 4.8 million points! The corresponding probabilities also appeared before the final choice was made. [White: 2.8%; Blue: 8.4%, Purple: 88.2%, Golden: 0.6%] "Over four thousand white ability balls, and I''m only betting on a 0.6% chance?" Shen Hao''s mouth twitched a few times. When he was alone, he was becoming less and less willing to control his emotions. For example, right now, he felt the urge to curse. However, the nearly 90% probability of purple didn''t seem bad enough to fail miserably. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After changing the number again, Shen Hao discovered that by reducing the number of ability balls to 2,500, the probability of purple abilities directly dropped to 48%. "Forget it, go all in." He couldn''t be bothered to think too much and decided to bet on his real luck. After pressing the start button, a rather cool animation emerged on the screen, but without any surprise, a purple ability ball flew out of the furnace and appeared in front of Shen Hao. [Name: Power Projection] [Quality: Purple Epic] [Level: 1] [At the current level, you can create five imprints on people or objects, and, when necessary, project your will and a portion of your power across great distances.] [Note: I am with you!] "This ability..." Shen Hao''s eyes widened. Though he didn''t win the 0.6% chance for a golden legend, this ability seemed quite interesting. In truth, after the recent battles, Shen Hao had a clearer definition of himself. Wide-area dominance + unmatched duels + rapid support. These three domains suited him best and were most appropriate for facing the Civilization Trial. Even if he could shatter stars with a punch, such ability wasn''t as valuable as commanding global lightning and embodying true Heavenly Punishment in the face of parasitic crises. Thus, embedding the first ability with "Thunder" was perfectly suited for him. And this ability clearly met the definition of "support". "This one it is." Shen Hao hesitated only briefly before making his decision. After embedding it, he could clearly feel a kind of power etched into his very being. Under the Dominator Talent, everything about this ability became crystal clear. "Just at level 1, and I could project up to 30% of my spiritual power and 20% of my extraordinary power in extreme situations?" Shen Hao''s eyes gleamed. For him, extreme situations were the norm! 30% of spiritual power might not seem much, but under the Dominator Talent, even that much was invincible! What''s more important, weren''t the Blood Demons slaying their subordinates as soon as they saw him? This just opened up a new opportunity to rack up points! "It looks like my luck isn''t too bad." Shen Hao was extremely pleased with the ability and immediately called Dong Gong, "Gather all team members." "Yes," Dong Gong answered without asking why. Several hours later, the team members Shen Hao hadn''t seen for over a dozen days gathered once again. Compared to before, Shen Hao saw signs of weariness on everyone''s faces. Not only had Shen Hao been rushing around, but they had as well, after all, they were the Chosen Ones trained by Shen Hao, surpassing most other Chosen Ones in terms of strength and equipment. Dangerous Blood Demon Subordinates required a heap of human lives to handle, or they had to take care of it themselves. In such circumstances, weariness was inevitable. Even if it all started out with enjoyment and heroism, it eventually faded to numbness. However, the sight of Shen Hao visibly heartened the team members, especially Qiuyue, who quickly approached with a look of uncontrollable excitement. "Brother!" Unlike Shen Hao, who was always flying high with little contact, they had been fighting on the ground, meeting all sorts of people. They were deeply aware of Shen Hao''s prestige. Even a foreign elderly villager would speak Shen Hao''s name with a gaze filled with reverence and admiration. Places Shen Hao had visited were accumulating a host of fervent fans. Humanity''s aspiration for power and gratitude towards a Savior was instinctual. In such circumstances, Shen Hao unavoidably carried a certain aura about him. He was the human the Blood Demons feared and the Savior countless people desperately pleaded for! Yet, facing his team members, his sister, Shen Hao didn''t put on any airs. With a smile, he sized up Qiuyue and nodded in praise, "You''ve started to look like a real powerhouse, and you''ve grown taller too." Chapter 85 The Savior Has Finally Arrived! Gu Qiuyue stood gracefully in front with her hands behind her back, her face full of smiles.Actually, she was somewhat nervous about meeting Shen Hao, after all, although she was his foster sister, they hadn''t spent much time together. Now, the aura around Shen Hao was overwhelmingly radiant; the sheer weight of countless people''s expectations made her inevitably look up to him. However, that nervousness eased momentarily with just this one sentence. This was indeed a feeling only family could provide. At that moment, Shen Hao shifted his gaze to the others. Everyone had undergone a change in demeanor, especially the few combatants; although they were visibly exhausted, their eyes still had a sharpness to them. The battlefield was truly a place where one''s will could be honed. Although they all possessed only the White Talent, Shen Hao''s expectations for them were actually not low. The Legion''s Savior path cared little for innate talent. "Let''s go, get on the plane, we''ll talk on the way," Shen Hao led them towards another military transport aircraft. Apart from Professor Xue, who stayed in the institute, the rest of the team, including Qiuyue, brought the group back up to eight. "The West State has already been contacted," Dong Gong began his briefing as soon as he boarded the plane, introducing the basic situation to the others, "We are flying directly to a military base on the northern side of West State. Their leader is elsewhere, but a high-ranking general will receive us. Additionally, there''s a man known as their strongest Chosen One, Joey Tahan, who commands a ''Thirteen Chosen Ones'' squad and an elite special forces team of over a thousand..." This was an introduction to the allied forces. Joey had qualified as a Chosen One previously through his status as top-tier special forces operative, and he possessed the Blue Talent. In fact, the so-called "Thirteen," all possessed the Blue Talent too! This was the nation''s most powerful squad of Chosen Ones, grouping together a large portion of those who possessed the Blue Talent. As for that thousand-member elite special forces team, it was composed of individuals selected from all sectors of the nation. Combat, logistics, intelligence, all were elites. Among them, there were even those considered "Chosen One reserves," believed capable of qualifying as Chosen Ones, but due to the whims of luck, it wasn''t yet their turn. After all, unless one was confirmed as the top talent in a valuable domain, a dose of luck was necessary. The number of Chosen Ones was continuously increasing. "Indeed very impressive, I mean that thousand-member elite squad," Yang Jun chimed in midway, "I''ve encountered some of these teams before, and aside from their skills, they primarily have a considerable edge in practical combat experience over us, since all their members are picked from battlefields where conflict is constant." "They indeed claim to be the world''s top special forces team, but their losses haven''t been small in fights against Blood Demons," Dong Gong shook his head, "After all, the enemy is unlike any other, and their combat methods have undergone significant changes; past experience might not be as effective, and of course, it might also relate to their overly intense situations." Many nodded in agreement. Their expressions also grew more solemn. They all had been handed basic intelligence reports, but even those basics were somewhat shocking to read. Blood Demons had nearly completely occupied some regions in the south, and now they were dispersed in the wild, not giving any chance for concentrated bombardment. Every day saw a large number of Blood Demons breaking through defense lines, infiltrating northern cities and causing chaos. The defensive lines were continuously retreating. Read new chapters at empire Especially in recent days. Almost every day saw a retreat, with both the number and strength of the Blood Demons notably increasing. Even squads of Level 3 and above Blood Demons had started to appear, causing severe trauma in urban street fights. There were only so many Chosen Ones, and already hundreds had been sacrificed. "First, we must stabilize these northern cities and secure a relatively safe rear area," Shen Hao spoke at this moment. "Our Analysis Department and the West State''s command share similar suggestions," Dong Gong nodded, "Now, survivors are flooding north, and some city-dwelling Blood Demons are still mainly in hiding and parasitic states; but as the population density increases, the efficiency of Blood Demons'' parasitism will rise significantly. Without clearing the rear first, we can''t predict when they might explode." "What about the industrial production levels?" Shen Hao asked, "Since the north still generally maintains order, then industrial production should also have been preserved. Some civilian-defense weapons with targeted effects could still be produced." "On that front, we have also sent experts to interface with them, and indeed some factories have begun production and distribution," Dong Gong explained, "Moreover, they also hope that upon your arrival, you can provide some high-tech manufacturing equipment, special materials, and some weapons and equipment from the White Level 9 Mall." "That shouldn''t be a problem, as long as we can ensure the defensive strength and prevent these resources from falling into the hands of Blood Demons," Shen Hao said. This also added another significant reason for Shen Hao''s personal arrival. He alone was not just a powerful Chosen One but also a high-tech marketplace on demand. Capable of rapidly and significantly enhancing strength across various domains. In light of the significance, calling him the "Savior" was not entirely a slogan for propaganda. In sum, the arrival of Shen Hao was met with exaggerated expectations from the West State. While Shen Hao and his team used the flight time to become familiar with the situation in West State, at a military base in the north of West State, a large group of people were also making various preparations. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One of them, a slightly portly man with greying hair and in his fifties, was one of the highest-ranking generals of this nation, Roger Mutt. At over fifty years old, he had never thought he would be so excited to prepare for the arrival of someone. At the very beginning, at the highest-level meetings, he didn''t care much about Shen Hao''s existence, thinking he was at best a lucky Chosen One, even contemplating the possibility of coaxing this Chosen One over to their side. But just after a mere couple of weeks, everything had changed. The crushing defeats brought by those crazy and powerful Blood Demons severely shattered their confidence in their own nation. The world''s strongest army? No, that was utterly useless! Instead, it was completely disastrous because their enemies were their own selves! "We should not have produced so many weapons!" Roger had complained about this more than once, completely forgetting that they had previously been frantically inflating their military expenditures by all means possible. Nevertheless, at this moment, Shen Hao truly seemed like the only savior in the eyes of many! As long as he could save them, even if the Savior were an Eastern person, there would still be a large crowd willing to kneel at the feet of the Savior! "Why is the eastern area so slow, still not cleared? I am demanding that within a radius of two hundred kilometers, not a single Blood Demon can be seen!" At this moment, Roger was screaming into the walkie-talkie crazily, "Boys, put some more effort in, don''t let people think you''re all useless, those few over there, ask how much longer it will take? Why not come directly on the hypersonic fighter jet, doesn''t that guy have a Mach 15 fighter jet?" "General, we already asked ten minutes ago," the contact personnel replied helplessly, "Moreover, they said Mr. Shen and his team members also need some time to rest, to adjust their state." "Ten minutes? It''s only been ten minutes? Damn, it feels like ten hours have passed!" Roger completely abandoned any care for his image. What image is there to maintain. His beloved second daughter had died at the hands of a Blood Demon! Now, he just wanted to execute every last Blood Demon without mercy! So, when exactly would they arrive? "General, it seems there''s a bit of trouble on the east side, let''s head over," a Caucasian man, about one meter ninety tall, with a scruffy beard and bulging muscles, approached. It was Joey. Behind him followed two teammates, one of whom was even covered in bandages. "No, Joey, Mr. Shen is about to arrive, you need to stay here," Roger looked at Joey but shook his head, insisting firmly, "Then immediately swap your equipment and resources to boost your strength, as already discussed with Mr. Shen. Wouldn''t it be a pity if any of you died at this moment?" "But..." Joey wanted to say something more, but Roger cut him off immediately. "Alright, I know what you mean, but don''t really think of yourself as the captain, that''s just a fictitious character, media hype. You don''t have an invincible shield, and the Blood Demons won''t just hit your shield. Let the other fellows handle the trouble on the east side, you guys need to stay alive! At least until Shen arrives, you need to stay alive!" He had just glanced at the intelligence and knew that there might be Level 5 Blood Demons over there. This military base had been carefully selected, but still, there might be Level 5 Blood Demons lurking around! This gave Roger a rather ominous feeling, and he no longer had the mood to deal with Joey anymore, quickly inquiring over the command channel. Joey knew that his request to sortie would likely not be granted. He glanced at the bustling command center and could only silently leave. "Captain, take it easy," one of his teammates patted his shoulder, "The good news is, we are finally waiting for the Savior! Right?" "Yeah, we finally are," Joey smiled, but as he saw the personnel passing by, all visibly excited, he also had an irrepressible worry and finally said quietly, "But, when did this expectation start?" "Um," his teammate was taken aback. "Remember? In the beginning, our people believed we could win, everyone was saying we could win," Joey seemed to have been bottling up these words for a long time, and now that he had started, he just went on, "Soon, the people began to fear, began to doubt, but we still thought we could win, after a while, the people started calling for Shen, as if only the Savior could save them, we also began to fear, and in the end, even we were eagerly longing for the Savior, longing for Shen''s arrival. From that moment, we, sworn to protect this nation, actually had already lost our will to fight, can warriors without confidence really be saved?" Chapter 86 Blood Demons Welcome Gift This lengthy speech, coupled with the final question, left Joey''s teammates silent.They sensed Joey''s unease or, rather, fear. After a long pause, one of the teammates finally took a deep breath and asked with some difficulty, "Joey, are you worried that the Savior, I mean Mr. Shen, won''t be able to rescue us? That shouldn''t be the case, right? The Blood Demon is so terrified of him, and he has already saved so many countries. Haven''t the news reported it?" "I hope he can too, but this place is different from those regions, and if all our confidence is solely built on him alone, then should he fail, even slightly, all our confidence will completely collapse." Joey showed a bitter expression. Yes, this was his greatest worry. In this country, from the public, to officials, to generals, to soldiers, even these Chosen Ones, no one had any confidence in defeating the Blood Demon, pinning all their hopes on that one Savior from the East. This was undoubtedly extremely dangerous. Just as he had just said. Such fragile warriors, did they really have a chance to be rescued? Could Mr. Shen really rescue them, rescue this country? At this moment, his teammates were also at a loss for words. Before, no one had doubted it, or rather, dared to doubt it. But now that Joey had pointed it out, fear began to spread. They couldn''t imagine, if the arriving Savior really failed, or wasn''t as powerful as they imagined, what they would become, what this country, even this world, would turn into. But other than praying, there seemed to be no other option. And at this moment, Shen Hao had already entered the border of this country. The hours of flight time were almost his and his team members'' first real rest in nearly half a month. Before, they could only use spare time to relieve tiredness briefly, which naturally couldn''t compare to now. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now every one of them was energetic, even eager for battle. "I never expected there would come a time when we need to rescue this country." Song Cheng sat next to a window, looking out as if feeling quite emotional. "Internal conflicts and external conflicts are different," Dong Gong laughed on the side, "Speaking of which, we were once allies." "Tsk, tsk." Song Cheng smacked his lips, "Not gonna lie, seeing those people on the internet begging us to come, it feels pretty good." Back in the day, when he was dominant on the internet, he could be considered somewhat of a critic. It indeed felt pretty good now. "That being said, we still need to be careful," Cheng Youqing interjected from the side, "This place is different from ours, most people are realistic and selfish, we need to be cautious about some situations." "Old Cheng, you used to come here often," Song Cheng grew more curious, "Tell us about it, I''ve only been here twice for programmer competitions." "What''s there to say, human interactions are just like that, impulsive yet communal," Cheng Youqing shook his head, "I''ve met quite a few disgusting people here, but also made a good number of decent friends, regardless, it''s all better than the Blood Demon." Shen Hao glanced at the discussion but didn''t interject. He just looked at Dong Gong and asked, "How much longer till we arrive?" "About twenty-eight minutes," Dong Gong responded, "We''ve already made contact with the ground base once, they say, everything is all right." Shen Hao nodded. The chosen location was quite close to the coastal border. It was also to ensure that they could arrive in the shortest time possible. In reality, their arrival was a secret, only scheduled in advance with the West State and not disclosed to the public. They were also prepared to catch the Blood Demon by surprise in the first battle, potentially clearing a major city, earning some points, announcing his arrival with a significant victory to greatly inspire the public. However, just twenty-five minutes later, a piercing alarm suddenly sounded in the cockpit! "We''ve been locked on! It''s missiles, lots of them!" "What!" the members in the cabin were startled. Dong Gong even jumped up immediately and rushed to the cockpit. The radar information shared by the ground base clearly displayed several red dots flying towards them, all ground-launched missiles! What was worse, the origins of the missiles were completely different; they were surrounded from all sides! "What did the people at the ground base say?" Dong Gong quickly asked. "They said it''s the SAGE system, with over twenty launch sites malfunctioning at the same time!" the pilot clearly had made an emergency contact, "and they had no prior awareness of it!" "SAGE, Strategic Aerospace and Aeronautics Warning Environment." Chen Sihui also arrived in the cockpit at that moment, staring intently at the radar, she quickly said after crushing the lollipop she had been sucking in her mouth, "Deployed since 1953, it took less than thirty years to deploy over three hundred launch sites. The primary purpose of this system is national airspace defense, mainly with ground-to-air missiles. Just a few years ago, they talked about further developing SAGE II. Judging by the speed of these missiles, they should all be old models; not very fast, but still tremendously powerfulthe weapon design style of that era focused on high power!" "How about abandoning the plane and parachuting?" Liu Ruoxi suggested. For ordinary people, parachuting at this speed meant certain death, but they were all Chosen Ones, and with Shen Hao there, protecting the two pilots was not a problem. "Parachuting isn''t an issue," Chen Sihui looked towards Shen Hao, "but it makes us easy targets. These launch points operate systematically; within twenty launch points there are definitely more than four hundred missiles deployed! What''s being launched now is just a small number, waiting for our subsequent response." More than fifty missiles were approaching rapidly, and they''d hit in no more than three minutes. That was exactly when they started to slow down and were about to reach their destination. It was obviously the "welcoming gift" the Blood Demon had meticulously prepared for Shen Hao. Inside the base at that moment, chaos had completely erupted. "What''s going on, why were these launch points activated?!" General Roger became completely enraged, his tone revealing uncontrollable fear, "Twenty-three launch points, do you know how many missiles that is! How could the Blood Demon take control of this? What? You''ve checked already? I f*ck your mother! You should be court-martialed, no, shot immediately!" The entire military base was engulfed with the shrill sound of alarms, numerous jet pilots rushed to their aircraft, all anti-aircraft guns were activated, aimed at the sky, and even intercept missiles had already been launched, but everyone knew, it was too late! It was simply too late! This system was prepared for the enemy planes that swarmed into their territory! The number was overwhelmingly high! It was once claimed to guarantee absolute aerial safety for the citizens! But now, it brought immense fear to everyone involved! Many soldiers, at this moment, helplessly looked up, they could even see those white trails cutting through the clouds in the distant blue sky! All the arrows were pointed at their greatest Savior! That was the Savior they all had been longing for countless times! Even Joey and the Chosen Ones around him, looking up at the sky right now, were engulfed by immense fear. They remembered the words Joey had said. They could not imagine, if that Savior fell here today, what their country, their world would become! Most likely, the fighting spirit of most people in their country would collapse instantly! The whole world would cry out in sorrow! Continue reading at empire Some people even knelt down, praying desperately for a miracle! However, compared to their immense fear and despair, the people surrounded by the piercing alarm in the plane were relatively calm. Because Shen Hao was also calm. "This welcoming gift is not bad." He said lightly, "Just not bad." "What does the team leader want us to do?" Dong Gong asked. "Do nothing, just sit tight and prepare to land according to the original plan," Shen Hao turned and walked towards the tail, "and open the hatch for me." "Yes." The pilot swallowed nervously, his tone laced with a mix of anticipation and fervor. The missiles were now less than a minute away from impact! Even as they began to slow down for the descent, time was further compressed! As the hatch opened, the howling wind rushed in, and everyone watched as Shen Hao leaped out, his figure soaring high, steadying himself atop the transport plane amidst the wild wind! They seemed to have guessed what Shen Hao was preparing to do. Sure enough, the next moment, thunder erupted above their heads! Even those on the ground, strained and desperate, heard the sudden thunder on a clear day, they all widened their eyes, fixated above, watching that black speck being approached by dozens of missiles! Then, a purple lightning that even the sun''s rays couldn''t suppress flashed across the clouds and sky in an instant! Dazzling sparks exploded in an instant! In just a brief moment, these missiles, which were even faster than the speed of sound, were all easily detonated! So easily that it made people feel it was just simple! It was like watching a superpower movie that defied all logic, designed solely to stun the audience! Everyone was completely dazed, including Joey and other Chosen Ones! While they had long known that Shen Hao could control the Thunder and precisely strike the Blood Demon on the ground, the concept of ground-based Blood Demon and missiles speeding from all directions at multiple times the speed of sound was starkly different! Chapter 87 This is the Strongest Chosen One! This was a supersonic missile, one of the most powerful weapons of human civilization to date!The immense contrast between this perception and reality was enough to make one feel momentarily dizzy! As if to broaden people''s cognition further, in the distance, more and more missiles were incoming. The Blood Demon seemed to have realized that Shen Hao now possessed even more terrifying power than before, casting aside all hesitation and launching all the missiles from every exposed launch site in a frenzy! But "It''s useless." Shen Hao stood on the plane, letting the howling wind whip up his clothes and hair. If this had been a week earlier, faced with this situation, he might have fallen into danger. But now, his Level had reached Level 8! With the Blue Quality equipment provided by the VIP mall, his Spirit value had even reached forty-five points! He had anticipated that coming to this country, he would likely face the most powerful weapons ever created by human civilization. If he didn''t have any confidence, relying solely on an Escape Talisman for saving his life, how could he dare to come here? Trying to threaten him with missiles at this time could only be done through a sneak attack. In a situation like this, where he was already prepared and his vision was extremely broad, no amount would be of any use! Even a barrage of anti-aircraft fire would be more effective! His Scepter in hand, once again he waved it, and dazzling Thunder filled the space around him, each bolt brimming with abundant Extraordinary Power, roaring and spreading out in an instant. The thunderous booms filled the entire sky. The exploded missiles even formed a sea of fire, illuminating the entire sky! Dazzling to behold! "Joey, do you see this? This is the world''s strongest Chosen One! This is the world''s Savior!" one of Joey''s teammates even grabbed his arm, so excited that his whole body was trembling! Indeed, they had lost confidence in themselves and had truly placed all their hope on one person. But the charm of the Savior lay exactly in this. As long as the person they looked up to did not fall, none of them would fall! Even Joey, looking up at that figure standing amidst the Thunder at this moment, was trembling with excitement. He didn''t know why, among the Chosen Ones, this one could be so powerful, but just knowing this real strength in front of his eyes was enough! The missiles were finally swept clean, and the space regained its clear blue once again, with only the falling dust and debris telling the tale of what had just happened. But as the transport plane steadily landed, everyone inside the military base stood at attention. Though the crisis was resolved, the problems it had exposed were too numerous. They didn''t even know how to explain themselves to the Savior who had come from afar. When Shen Hao jumped out of the plane, General Roger was the first to greet him. "I represent West State in welcoming your arrival, please..." "What just happened?" Shen Hao interrupted him, "Not only was our flight route and arrival time exposed, but we also lost over four hundred missiles, which is different from the intelligence you''ve shared with us." His expression was clearly dissatisfied. It wasn''t that he was really angry, but his attitude needed to be made clear. This war, after all, was a civilization war that could not be isolated from the participation of others. If it''s always like this, what''s the difference between them and the dragging armies of the neighboring countries? Shen Hao also needed to reassess the danger level of this region. After hearing the translation, a twitch was clearly visible at the corner of General Roger''s eye, but in the end, he could only tell the truth: "It''s a traitor. We have a traitor among us. They were not parasitized, so it went undetected, exposing not only the SAGE system''s launch locations but even leaking the launch codes. However, we are actively investigating, and such a situation, where we''re completely unaware, will absolutely not happen a second time! Please believe in our ability." "A human traitor?" Shen Hao looked at him deeply, "Such things, once they happen once, there will be more." This was not hard to guess. Previously, a batch of Spirit Testing Balls had been successfully transported, and their strongest Chosen One had also opened the Level 5 Mall, where he could purchase Spirit Testing Balls. Screening would have already been carried out on important departments and locations. Under these circumstances, for such a thing to happen, the likelihood of human traitors was the greatest. After all, unlike the Eastern Country, they had fallen into despair under the terrible situation, and one must not overestimate some people''s resolve in a state of despair. However, Shen Hao was not about to be scared off now, but some plans must indeed be changed. "Weapons, production lines, materials, ability balls, all these I will still hand over to you. But, my team members need to be involved in the transportation throughout the entire process to ensure they get to where they''re supposed to go. In addition, we want to have the highest access to your intelligence, deeply participate in the national intelligence aggregation, and possess tactical authority..." Shen Hao unmercifully laid out a series of demands. Sweat had begun to bead on General Roger''s forehead. It was only after the interpreter had finished speaking that, after a long pause, he said slowly, "Mr. Shen, I personally have no objections to these matters, but I think you could trust our people more, such as Joey. His Level has already reached Level 5 and he possesses a very powerful Blue Talent. With better equipment, his strength would not be inferior to your team members." "Level 5?" Shen Hao turned around and saw the thirteen people standing neatly in line. In the middle stood Joey. This country had promoted him as the "real-life Captain of the West State," not to mention, he did bear some resemblance in appearance. "Ruoxi." "Present!" Liu Ruoxi responded promptly. Stay tuned for updates on empire "Swap your equipment and test his strength." "Yes!" Liu Ruoxi immediately understood Shen Hao''s intention, took off her own equipment, and replaced it with the original Tang Sword she carried as a protective charm. Joey suddenly became somewhat solemn. He knew that Mr. Shen''s team members were all very strong, but Miss Liu Ruoxi had become a Chosen One by virtue of her top-notch beauty and wasn''t a warrior to begin with. Even after experiencing combat, it had only been half a month. But he was not just a top-tier soldier; he also had the Blue Talent of the Wind Spirit. Being both Level 5, he didn''t think he could lose. "My Talent is very strong in both offense and defense," Joey stepped forward, holding a dagger. In an instant, a violent wind howled, rapidly enveloping Liu Ruoxi. The strength of the Blue Talent was indeed evident. However, Shen Hao shook his head internally. Immediately, he knew that Joey was going to lose. Sure enough, Liu Ruoxi did not give him any time to react. With one slash, she broke through the raging wind and appeared behind Joey in a flash. Her long sword pierced through the protective barrier of air he had wrapped around himself, the blade pressing close to his skin. The whole place fell dead silent. The crowd, who had all been ready to cheer for their captain, didn''t even get started. Even Joey himself was completely stunned on the spot. He hadn''t even begun to comprehend how he had lost! His pride in his combat skills, dagger fighting ability, and even his response as a top-level soldier were utterly useless. The entire fight ended in a blink of an eye. No, it couldn''t even be called a fight, because he hadn''t had a chance to react! "It''s apparent that you''ve protected him very well." Shen Hao looked back at Roger, his voice coming through with unmistakable clarity, "He hasn''t had much experience fighting against Advanced Blood Demons, right? Or perhaps he''s used modern weapons more." "That, that..." Roger was completely taken aback by the outcome and only after a long pause did he manage to squeeze out a sentence, "The Blood Demons here are a bit different." "Once Blood Demons reach Level 5, the efficiency of ordinary individual weapons simply can''t compare to the power of a strong Chosen One." Shen Hao stated bluntly, "He might be a competent soldier, but he is not a powerful Chosen One. He has yet to switch his combat thinking, and his use of Talent has not been fully explored. This might work for now but, as Blood Demons increase in Level, extraordinary combat should be the main fighting style for a Chosen One!" Actually, from the moment Shen Hao noticed that Joey was still fully armed with machine guns, hand grenades, and other weapons, he had already guessed the outcome. Yang Jun had stopped using these weapons a long time ago. The West State considered Joey an important figure in the Level 5 Mall, and what they made him do most was piloting fighter jets to bomb around for points, barely giving him the opportunity to fight against Advanced Blood Demons. Even the application of his Talent was so elementary. The spreading gale faced with a Swordsman skilled in pinpointing weaknesses was completely suicidal. Actually, it wasn''t just Joey. Even other Chosen Ones highly depended on weapons in their fights against Blood Demons, because at low Levels, their Talents were not necessarily more effective than bullets. When Blood Demons wielding twenty guns charged, all they could do was fire from afar. However, this was totally wrong. Therefore, Shen Hao didn''t have much hope for the fighting power of this country''s Chosen Ones, at least not in the short term, because this wasn''t a matter of Level or a problem with equipment and ability balls but one of combat thinking. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Do everything as I say," Shen Hao turned around again and continued forward, "I certainly do not wish for the weapons and equipment I provide to fall into the hands of Blood Demons halfway through." "..." Roger was at a loss for words and could only follow along. In fact, before this event, their focus on Chosen Ones had been more on the mall. They were aware that some Chosen Ones had extraordinary Talents with great potential, but at least when they were low-Level and faced modern-firepower-wielding Blood Demons, they seemed somewhat inadequate. But now, such words had no weight. Because just now, they had witnessed the power of Shen Hao, the strongest Chosen One! Chapter 88 Announcing My Arrival! Shen Hao now could even easily resolve hundreds of missile threats with a smile.The military force that Human Civilization possessed in the past that could threaten the power he held was no longer significant. Moreover, he was growing at an incredible speed. Perhaps, before long, even nuclear weapons would not pose a threat to him! Who would dare to say that Extraordinary Power is not important? Even if the other Chosen Ones aren''t as strong as him right now, they are steadily chasing after his shadow. This world, the future of this civilization, will belong to the Chosen Ones! General Roger even recalled the words Professor Filipo said before leavingthat from the moment the Chosen Ones appeared, the most powerful power in the world no longer belonged to them. He and the others present, as well as some in distant places paying attention to this situation, had never realized this as clearly as they did now. Under these circumstances, the demands made by Shen Hao started to be swiftly pushed forward. The past power of this country was not only in the hands of one or two individuals, those who truly controlled the country were a group of exceedingly pragmatic "elites." Once they clearly recognized their need for Shen Hao and his power, their efficiency also suddenly increased. There were countless people who wanted to send their regards to Shen Hao through General Roger in a short period of time. However, Roger wouldn''t be foolish enough to bring up these matters at this time. Explore new worlds at empire What was most important now was dealing with the Blood Demons. Shen Hao, who remained in the base, had already unfolded the map at the earliest opportunity. Within a nearly thousand kilometers radius, every Blood Demon appeared on the map. One could only say the situation was unfavorably as expected. The place where they were was not the rapidly falling South but the Northern region where Humans were still holding on. Yet the number of Blood Demons within this range was surprisingly high, with some cities even harboring extremely dense Blood Demon nests! At a glance, there were at least three hundred thousand! Shen Hao found it impossible to find any relatively safe transportation routes. Certain weapons and equipment had to be transported to defending troops and Chosen Ones in each city within a short time. If they relied on him for transportation, it would take too much timethere were at least hundreds of transport points along the way. "These Blood Demons are prepared." Shen Hao marked some of the Blood Demon gathering areas on the map; anyone could see that this was not a random distribution. Almost all roads, all transfer points nearby, were crawling with Blood Demons lying in wait. Some cities were even worse off, including several West State cities that had declared "safe." They were just as riddled with Blood Demons. If they were to suddenly rise at a crucial moment, it would be enough to deliver a heavy blow to the logistical support in the rear. "Have the Blood Demons here chosen a leader?" Dong Gong looked up at Roger. "This doesn''t look like a scattered situation. Why didn''t your intelligence reports mention this?" "..." Roger opened his mouth then closed it, opened and closed it again, and finally let out a sigh. "Forget those reports," he said in a muffled voice. "Our defeat came too quickly, the pressure from the frontline coupled with the pressure from the populace hit us at once, a lot of things weren''t prepared." "That''s no excuse to give up," Dong Gong''s tone became more incisive. "At the very least, mobilize whatever forces can be mobilized. If it continues this way, even if the Blood Demons are eventually defeated, this place will only be left as wasteland, a pile of ruins!" "I understand," Roger said solemnly. "Dong Gong," Shen Hao began to give orders at this point. "Same as usual, you coordinate in the middle, pick out several transport routes for Song Qing and others to lead the transports. Since we can''t avoid the Blood Demons, we must be prepared to fight a tough battle! We''ll break a path through." "Yes!" Dong Gong responded swiftly. "As for me, I''m going here!" Shen Hao also chose his target, marking it heavily on the map. Upon seeing the marked location on the map, Roger''s face suddenly changed. "New City? Are there many Blood Demons there?" His voice was somewhat incredulous. "Yes, you claimed after inspection that this city only had scattered Blood Demons remaining," Shen Hao laughed coldly. "But in my perception, there are at least eighty thousand Blood Demons there!" This was the economic center of the country. It had a population of over eight million people. Eighty thousand meant that one in every hundred people was a Blood Demon! To know, once the number of Blood Demons exceeds one percent, it''s akin to pressing the fast-forward button. When it goes over five percent, they could fully revolt and parasitize the entire city within days! "After the war started, we did indeed check once, but later many people flooded into the city, and it was simply beyond control..." Roger attempted to justify, but he couldn''t even finish his own words. His complexion grew paler, and his expression involuntarily revealed fear. If eight million Blood Demons suddenly appeared at the rear to the north, that would be an absolute nightmare. Caught between enemies in front and behind, the entire country would enter a countdown to its doom! "No matter the reason, we need a major victory!" Shen Hao turned his head to look into the distance, declaring firmly, "A victory to herald my arrival!" Having made the decision, not a moment was wasted. Shen Hao took out a large number of weapons, Equipment, devices, and materials here and handed them over to others responsible for loading and transporting them to various places, and then boarded his supersonic fighter alone. New City was more than eight hundred kilometers away from here, but it would only take ten minutes to reach. A hundred thousand Blood Demons, with this rate of spread. Clearly, there was a Matrix present, and more likely than not, more than one. Shen Hao also wanted to test the strength of the Matrix of this country. Meanwhile, Dong Gong swiftly established contact with the highest command of this country and began to coordinate synchronization with personnel from various departments. The rest of the team also started preparing to transport strategic materials. Everything moved into action quickly. However, more attention was still focused on Shen Hao. He was the ultimate center! New City was also a center! ... At this moment, New City still maintained a superficial peace, seemingly no different from before the war began. Because half a month earlier, after a series of spot checks and some localized panic, the official had declared that New City had completed its inspection, remaining Blood Demons numbered less than a thousand, and they were fleeing, so there was no need for concern. That was just after the Eastern Country had announced its own phase victory. The "victory" in New City had indeed given many people confidence. Even though some did not believe it, as most people began to resume normal life and everything seemed unchanged, gradually, more and more people returned to normal. Even as the South continued to collapse, most people did no more than complain online before immersing themselves in the victory in the Far East. In fact, during this time, more voices were suggesting that before the Blood Demons could reach them, the East''s Savior would arrive and defeat all the Blood Demons. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They believed they were lucky and safe here. This belief further induced their indulgence, some nightclubs were still packed with people, even more than before, as if people wanted to cherish their luck twice as much. However The truth was not like that. There were always those who realized the severity of the situation. At this moment, in a deserted factory in a remote area of New City, a group of men wearing heavy jackets and carrying heavy belts entered. They had to enter a specially arranged room one by one, endure a piercing noise for a full minute, and maintain a calm expression throughout. After finishing everything, the group breathed a sigh of relief. A man with a bushy beard, appearing rather thin, strode over and asked the lead man, "West, what''s the haul like?" "As expected, a gun store, seven people, all Blood Demons," West''s expression was not good. "We brought back all the firearms." "Good job," the bearded man whistled. "But we lost two guys, didn''t you notice? Karim." West''s face showed anger. Karim was taken aback and quickly said, "Sorry, I just..." "Forget it, don''t apologize. We also brought back three good recruits, all gun enthusiasts," West cut him off and then asked, "What about you, how''d it go?" "A gas station, all Blood Demons, they almost blew up the fuel depot," Karim said with a downcast look. "I think there are more and more of those guys, the whole city''s gun stores, gas stations seem to be theirs. Sometimes walking on the streets, I wonder how many humans are still around me." "Don''t lose heart, the recruits are watching you," West slapped him hard on the shoulder. "Think of your parents, this is revenge! Even if we''re the only ones left in the world, we have to keep fighting! Besides, we are all Chosen Ones. If we give up, then it''s even harder for the rest to hold on." "I understand," Karim quickly composed himself, standing tall and proud. Before this, he had been just a homebody and one of the world''s top hackers. When he received his status as a Chosen One, he was excited for a long time. But he had never imagined that Blood Demons would appear like this, nor that at a time when all voices proclaimed that New City was safe, his parents would all become hosts to Parasites. The nightmare began like that. He gradually discovered that a large number of Blood Demons were hiding among the crowds! The government completely ignored his warnings, giving him perfunctory responses time and again, claiming his experiences were merely coincidental. Even when he revealed his identity as a Chosen One it was of no use, they wanted to recruit him into the military, to send him to the battlefront in the South. Even when he shared the information online, not many were willing to believe him; some even thought he was alarmist, seeking attention and traffic. In reality, the internet was indeed full of such fake news, intermingled with the truth but quickly proven to be just hoaxes. Chapter 89 Traitors Dont Deserve an Easy Death! ```It was as if a large group of people were intentionally muddling the information. Fortunately, a small number of people with similar experiences believed it and came forward, including another Chosen One. They began to recruit manpower, to form a resistance, constantly searching for Blood Demons, constantly fighting. But everyone could feel that the situation was getting worse! Everything they did seemed pointless, as the number of Blood Demons grew far faster than they could handle. In this city, no one knew how many people were being parasitized each day! They had to be extremely cautious, unsure of whom they could still trust, let alone how much longer they could hold on. "Everyone, some extremely bad news." At this moment, a person suddenly ran over from a distance, holding a mobile phone, his expression anxious. "We''re wanted, the police are declaring us Blood Demon suspects with heavy weaponry, extremely dangerous." "How is that possible?" Karim snatched the mobile phone, his face turning extremely ugly, "Haven''t they seen the Blood Demon corpses we left behind, those withered bodies! Or are they all parasitized?!" "I think... yes," West''s expression was also extremely unsightly, "Gun shops, gas stations, pharmacies, these places have all been quietly taken over, and the police station must be one of the Monsters'' prime targets!" "..." Suddenly, everyone fell silent. They were all petrified by this terrifying speculation. Enjoy exclusive content from empire If the entire police force had been parasitized by the Blood Demons, turned into the Blood Demon''s territory, then it was unknown how many more in the city had been parasitized! What was worse, it meant that their whereabouts might also have been investigated. All of a sudden, West had already reacted, yelling quickly, "Evacuate immediately, we must operate even more covertly!" In Shen Hao''s initial proclamation, the piece about Hunters and prey, had already spread widely around the world. But everyone also understood that once the number of Blood Demons surpassed that of Humans, the roles of Hunter and prey would be reversed. And that was their greatest fear. It signified the real arrival of mankind''s doomsday! Now, they all had a sense of being prey. And indeed, they were! Just as everyone began to pack various things, preparing to leave, police cars one after another rushed over, surrounding the entire abandoned factory. Fully armed special service officers pointed their guns at them, and above their heads, no fewer than three armed helicopters flew in, broadcasting their voices throughout the entire abandoned factory. "You are surrounded, drop all weapons, give up resistance." Including the two Chosen Ones, Karim and West, the dozen people were all pale. The police station in this place was not like those in ordinary countries. Their firepower was comparable to an army''s, and with such numbers, plus the armed helicopters, not to mention mere Level 2 or Level 3 Chosen Ones, even Level 4 or Level 5 Chosen Ones would struggle to survive without adequate defenses! "We are not Blood Demons." Karim still hadn''t given up struggling, he reached out, a ball of flame appeared in his hand, and he yelled, "I am a Chosen One, Chosen Ones cannot be parasitized!" S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Of course we know, you''re not Blood Demons," a man''s voice came over, it was a man holding a megaphone, hiding behind an armored vehicle''s door, his face wearing a strange smile. "Are you all Blood Demons?" Karim realized the dreadful reality, his face growing even paler. Unexpectedly, the man shook his head. "No, I''m not," his smile growing even more eerie, "I am Human, a bona fide Human." "Then why..." Karim was utterly baffled. "Is it so hard to understand?" the man''s voice came mocking, "Just look at you, New City''s Human Resistance Army? A few dozen people in a resistance army? The Blood Demons you''ve painstakingly killed this week don''t even match up to the number of new Blood Demons that have been born in just one minute, do you really think humans can win?" "Traitor, you are a traitor!" Karim''s body swayed as he finally understood. He understood why his warnings were ignored, he understood why those who were confirmed not to be Blood Demons after screenings were turning a blind eye to what was happening in the city. They were not Blood Demons, yet they stood on the side of the Blood Demons. "Traitor? Perhaps now, but when the whole world belongs to Blood Demon civilization, we will be the Saviors of the survivors, and you will thank me then." The man, as if discarding all restraint, raised his voice, "After all, it''s this country that has let us down. Can''t you see the defeat at the front line? The countless lies in the media? Humans never stood a chance from the start." "What about the East''s victory?''" West couldn''t hold back anymore and yelled, "The Blood Demons are being driven back in the East, do you think they can still win once the God of Mankind frees his hands?" "I can''t wait that long, and neither can you!" The man''s tone turned fierce, "Either join us or die. Don''t worry about your future, the Blood Demons need Humans to grow stronger, just as I said, we will become the Saviors of survivors!" Indeed, he was not unaware of hope for Humanity. But he could not wait any longer. Non-surrender meant death, and the same for these before him! ``` After walking down this path, he actually hoped that humanity would really be defeated; otherwise, his fate would be worse than living in the civilization of Blood Demons! However, what greeted him was a barrage of bullets! Not just one person could bear it, including Karim, everyone aimed at the man and opened fire like mad. Their fury towards the traitor even surpassed that of the Blood Demons. But, other people had already stepped in front of the man, and countless blood gushed out, transforming into a crimson shield. Even such dense bullets couldn''t penetrate it! Level 5, it had to be a Level 5 Blood Demon! West and the others were not ignorant; the official website of the Global United Front had long announced that Level 5 Blood Demons could withstand attacks from small caliber thermal weapons to a certain extent! Thinking of the official website''s specific descriptions of Level 5 Blood Demons, all the surrounded people felt boundless despair. They only had two mere Level 2 Chosen Ones, and a single Level 5 Blood Demon was enough to easily kill all of them! "Surrender," the man''s voice continued, "it''s not like no Chosen Ones have joined us. You''re not the first, nor will you be the last. If you don''t surrender, then death is the only option!" "Fuck!" Karim, usually somewhat timid, had eyes that were vehemently bloodshot and he furiously raised his middle finger, "You''re done for, when the East''s strongest Chosen One and their powerful army come over, you and your Blood Demon master will die under the Thunder!" "Then why don''t you call him over?" the man taunted loudly, turning his head to address the Blood Demon in front of him respectfully, "Sir, might as well capture them first. They''re just two ordinary humans; lock them up for a few days, and they will surrender." "Useless," the Level 5 Blood Demon coldly glanced at the man, "We need more humans, especially Chosen Ones, don''t you understand?" "Yes! We are already applying for Chosen One reinforcements, the next batch will be here soon," the man replied repeatedly. "No, you don''t understand," the Level 5 Blood Demon''s tone became somewhat irritable, "The Chosen One from the Far East has already arrived!" "!" The man''s eyes suddenly widened, and his entire body shuddered violently. After truly siding with the Blood Demons, his greatest fear had shifted from the Blood Demons to Shen Hao! Especially as he could clearly sense the Blood Demon''s fear of that "Savior" from the Far East! Even the increasingly rough actions in the city recently were revealing a sense of anxiety. And now, that person had actually arrived? When? Boom! A thunderous sound suddenly exploded high in the sky, the man''s legs went weak, and he even fell to the ground directly. He looked up in horror. Only when he saw what appeared to be a cloud of dark clouds did he finally take a deep breath. "Hahaha." Not far away, West, Karim, and the others, seeing this scene, burst into laughter, "Look at yourself, traitor!" "Sir, please capture them quickly, getting two live Chosen Ones is enough; the rest don''t matter," the man''s face turned a slight red. "You have no right to command me!" The Level 5 Blood Demon had just looked up at the sky, increasingly irritable, clearly in awe of the same thing. But, the latest intelligence showed that the man had just arrived a mere ten minutes ago, eight hundred miles away; he shouldn''t have suddenly appeared here. It glared at the group before it as if to vent its fear. "I am going to eat all of you, piece by piece meat by meat, slowly, right in front of these two Chosen Ones!" Blood surged up its legs, and like a spring, it leaped into the air, tens of meters high, its hands already turned into blood-red claws, and the frenzied bullets were ineffective against it. Its ferocious expression and elongated tongue seemed to be anticipating a sumptuous feast! Looking up, Karim and the others turned pale, ultimately feeling the unstoppable approach of death! Some had even started to pray. Too bad they couldn''t wait for the Savior to arrive. But in that instant. Like a dragon, Thunder descended instantly from high above, purple light filling the entire world! Then came the thunderous sound that rolled and spread! Everyone''s expression seemed to freeze at that moment! But, this was just the beginning! Thunderbolts cascaded down like waterfalls, mercilessly striking every Blood Demon present! Thousands of Blood Demons were fleeing in terror, but their howls could not stop the arrival of death, leaving only the traitor completely rooted in place, trembling uncontrollably with disbelief and despair. However, no thunder struck him! Because, a traitor doesn''t deserve an easy death! Chapter 90 Im Here, Embrace Despair! Shen Hao had actually been there for a while.He naturally wasn''t just watching the show. The proportion and number of Blood Demons in this city had reached a very dangerous level. Even with his current strength, it wasn''t easy to eliminate them quickly and efficiently. Therefore, he needed a little help. Luckily, there were quite a few clouds in the sky at the moment. Among the items that were permanently unlocked in the VIP shop was a talisman called "Calling the Wind and Rain," a Blue Level 6, equivalent to the cultivation version of artificial rainmaking. With sufficient water vapor, its massive use could bring about a torrential downpour. These dark clouds were actually summoned by him. While waiting for the clouds to gather, Shen Hao naturally noticed the spot below where over a thousand Blood Demons were converging. He indeed had not anticipated the situation of human traitors in this place to be so severe! "Team leader, New City indeed has some big problems." Dong Gong had also discovered something at this moment, "I''ve communicated with them, and they haven''t completely let go of the surveillance on big cities. They''ve always been having New City conduct self-examinations, while they check the city''s top management for problems. Considering New City''s current Blood Demon ratio, I suspect that the city''s top management is already completely wiped out, either parasitized or they have betrayed humanity." "It seems, indeed, to be the case." Shen Hao had already locked on a few Blood Demon-concentrated areas in the city early on. The bad thing is, they are all key departments! Officials, police, firefighters... Even the city''s garrison troops have been completely wiped out! The proportion among the civilians is actually lower. Clearly, this is an infiltration from the top down! "These traitors shall all be subjected to a public trial by the Global United Front, then hanged in their own country, in front of their own people," Shen Hao said gravely, "They must die amidst endless scorn, so that everyone understands the price of betraying their species." Perhaps some parts of this country do not have the death penalty, but at this moment, the laws of the Global United Front are the highest! The disaster brought about by a human traitor far surpasses that of ordinary Blood Demons; Shen Hao didn''t even want to just kill them simply. At this moment, the sudden thunder in the suburb also drew the attention of most people. Some were a bit panicked and confused, while others seemed to realize something but still found it unbelievable. On the other hand, Karim and the others at the scene, after the initial shock and daze, all understood. They began to laugh, laughing maniacally. "We''ve been waiting!" "Bastards, your doomsday is here!" "This is humanity''s savior!" "He''s here! Hahaha, he''s here, he''s right here!" "..." People who haven''t personally experienced it can''t comprehend this joy of being reborn from calamity, nor can they understand the feeling of finally awaiting hope! Don''t West and Karim know that what they''re doing hardly makes any difference? No, they fully understand. The increasing number of Blood Demons among the crowd is evident right here! But in their hearts, they always held onto a sliver of hope because they understood that the Blood Demons were being defeated step by step in the Far East, and the strongest Chosen One from that mysterious East was their hope! And now, they have been waiting! This excitement, this joy, is simply beyond words! It was only when a thunderbolt struck someone close by that they snapped back to reality. "Fuck, I wondered why they arrived so quickly." "I knew noise detection wasn''t really useful!" "Stop talking nonsense, the city needs us!" "Who knows how many traitors there are among these damned politicians, they and the Blood Demons must have gone mad!" "..." These people didn''t worry at all about the dense thunderbolts falling around them. Some even felt an urge to keep the marks left by the lightning strikes, but they knew they had something to do, each heading toward the city. At this moment, thunder was spreading. Dark clouds had completely condensed. The thunderous roars were incessant, resounding throughout the entire city like a bombardment. People on some streets were horrified to find that many around them were struck by thunder, turning into extremely withered corpses! Countless Blood Demons also realized that terror had descended. They tore off their disguises and turned into blood-red monsters, howling at the sky and then violently attacking everything around them. Screams echoed throughout the city! Blood Demon, everywhere were Blood Demons! The crowd was completely unprepared and couldn''t imagine that there were so many Blood Demons around them! Some even found that their friends, their family members, were disguises of Blood Demons. Boom! ``` A massive explosion suddenly burst forth, with some Monsters detonating an oil station, turning evaporated gasoline into a vast sea of fire that exploded one after another within the city! This city, which had stood for four hundred years, was now immersed in an unprecedented wail of despair! Flames were everywhere, as were terrified, screaming crowds! This time, facing Shen Hao, the Blood Demon Mother did not seem intent on suicide, but rather on perishing together with the city! However, as Shen Hao looked upon the countless cries of agony below, his expression remained unchanged. Such a situation was, in fact, not the first of its kind. There would always be some Blood Demon Mothers that were utterly insane, paying no heed to anything, seeking only to vent their rage! The eventual casualty count might reach hundreds of thousands! But, if he were to stop at this moment, it would mean the total annihilation of a population of eight million! "Thunder!" After consuming a large amount of Secret Medicine, Shen Hao''s strength soared, enveloped by terrifying thunder, and even a colossal Thunder Giant materialized behind him, sending lightning raining down on the land relentlessly and precisely. "Shen Hao!" A huge roar erupted below, even drowning out the sound of thunder for a moment, so that the entire city heard it clearly. Shen Hao looked over. It was a Blood Demon Mother, one with formidable power! It had indeed gone mad, to the point of daring to appear in front of Shen Hao! Countless streams of blood surged out as its body rapidly transformed, morphing into a blood-red, pitch-black enormous dragon! Talent Shape Transformation! With its Blue Talent and the power it had gained at Level 8, the effect was tremendous, and the blood-colored dragon lay atop the tallest building in New City, unleashing a mighty roar at the Thunder Giant in mid-air! And on that somewhat damaged screen of the building, images of Shen Hao were still being displayed, along with a huge promotional slogan. The Human Savior! This scene, along with the panicking crowd fleeing below and the ferocious Monsters, was captured by a journalist standing on the street with his camera. This journalist no longer thought of fleeing; he was obsessed with the sight, feverishly pressing the shutter button! "The Savior and the Demon Dragon, this is the destruction of days past and the dawn of a new era! The whole world will remember this moment forever! And they will remember me forever!" The shouting journalist was torn apart by a fleeing Monster, which then also got struck by lightning, sending the camera crashing to the ground, but nobody caredall struggled with the overwhelming emotions captured in that one photograph. Meanwhile, Shen Hao turned his gaze to the Mother. Several Advanced Blood Demons leapt up at once, not just Level 5, but some even formed huge wings out of bloodthey were the newly born Level 6 Blood Demons, each one built from the flesh and blood of thousands! And then, like demons challenging heaven itself, they charged madly at Shen Hao! "Roar!" The Mother, transformed into a Demon Dragon, likewise flapped its wings, displaying speed that was completely at odds with its immense size! The entire city, only a few witnessed this spectacle. Karim and others who had also arrived in the city, trying to kill the Monsters and save people, were among those few. They watched fervently as blinding lightning swept across the sky in an instant, as if rending the very world apart! One Monster after another wailed as they plummeted to their deaths, with the aura of death steaming up in the lightningcountless demons that dared to challenge the Divine met their desperate, yet utterly predictable end! Even that mighty Demon Dragon stood no chance, and under the overwhelming Suppression of Shen Hao drawing near, the Blood Demon Mother''s pained, struggling howls echoed throughout the city! Level 8 as well, such a challenge was laughable in Shen Hao''s eyes. Many traitors also slumped in despair, some laughing loudly, some trembling uncontrollably, and others, shuddering, drew handguns and pointed them at their own heads. Bang! This was undoubtedly the easiest, the most leisurely way to die, but for those who had betrayed Humanity, their own Species, for the sake of survival, it was the most ironic, the most despairing demise. Perhaps people would pay a huge sacrifice, and face a city riddled with wounds, but from the moment Shen Hao arrived, the Blood Demons and the traitors truly faced despair! However, at this moment, a large number of Blood Demons were quickly gathering elsewhere. Your next read awaits at empire Dong Gong''s speculation was right; the Blood Demon Mother did indeed have unified command. When they realized that the New City plan''s failure was inevitable, they decisively took other measures! "Quick! Quick! Quick! Have your children hurry up!" "If there''s no vehicle, steal one from the city!" "Don''t wait for companions to gather, the first to arrive should launch the Attack immediately!" "It has to be fast, do not waste the sacrifices of Blake and Milo." "This batch of equipment, weapons, and technology, we must seize them!" S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "..." Indeed, the Blood Demons didn''t even plan to attack the base''s transport teams on the way, but rather, while Shen Hao was detained in New City, to strike directly at the military base! In the South, there were fully functional industrial districts that fell into their hands, they too needed cutting-edge technology, more powerful weapons, and more sophisticated production equipment! ``` Chapter 91 The Power of the Mall Weapons! ```Parasitizing, by nature, is an act of plunder. It plunders another civilization''s population, technology, weaponseverything they have. However, humans have Chosen Ones, which not only brought forth powerful beings like Shen Hao but also many even stronger technologies. Human civilization is rapidly growing stronger, while Blood Demons can only take what humans have outgrown, doomed to become obsolete. For the Blood Demons, this is clearly unbearable. They indeed fear Shen Hao, but more than that, they fear the items he brings from the Chosen One Mall, capable of truly empowering the whole civilization. These are the forces that could potentially exterminate their civilization from its roots, obliterating all their hopes. Therefore, this plunder is something the Blood Demons must win at all costs! Even after the attack on New City, they willingly sacrificed countless Blood Demons, including two Mothers that could no longer escape, all to keep Shen Hao tied down there! sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Read new chapters at empire At this moment, the base is under a relentless siege of wave after wave of Blood Demons! The battle alarm had already been sounded, and all fighter jets at the base had taken off. They had to face the remaining low-altitude missiles, while everyone left grabbed their weapons and rushed to the high walls to fire wildly at the incoming Blood Demons. But there are too many! It''s overwhelming! The base is built in a relatively open area, and as far as the eye can see, it seems that Blood Demons fill every inch! Moreover, these Blood Demons aren''t charging in howling. They''re well-trained, coordinating with each other, launching tiered assaults with various weapons in hand. Song Cheng and others involved in the defense clearly saw a powerful Level 5 Blood Demon wielding five six-barrel machine guns that should have been mounted on vehicles, transforming itself into a mobile metal storm! A single Blood Demon suppressed a large area where soldiers dared not lift their heads. "This is just too intense!" Song Cheng shouted loudly. The roar of bullets and shells kept exploding. Even with headsets, you had to shout loudly to hear anything at all. The rest, including Yang Jun, could only take cover under the thick walls. To charge forward was too dangerous, even peeking out risked grave peril. They had not expected to face such a scenario upon arrival. No wonder this nation was in constant retreat. If all Blood Demons had this attitude, one could not imagine how to fight on the front line! "Where''s our support, isn''t there any support?" Dong Gong also shouted to General Roger. "All support encountered interceptions en route! These Blood Demons are fighting as if they don''t cherish their lives!" General Roger was constantly on the phone. It seemed that a shell had landed near the command center, the massive explosion causing him to buzz all over. The long-range cruise missiles that could offer support had been launched, and all nearby fighter jets had urgently taken off. But the Blood Demons had invaded their anti-air systems and were actively intercepting them. There was no hope for ground troops. Shen Hao had just said that Blood Demons were ambushed near almost all main arteries. Even if you drove a tank through the fields, you would be blocked, and there was simply not enough time! "Otherwise, we''ll have to destroy all the equipment!" decided General Roger grimly. "Destroy it? Do you have any idea how many points that costs? And some things aren''t so easy to destroy! You better be prepared to blow up the entire base!" Dong Gong shouted back while also calling out commands, "Have the weapons been sent up yet?" As soon as he realized the Blood Demons'' intentions, he ordered that the batch of weapons originally meant for transport to various locations be taken out and distributed into the hands of every soldier on the front line! At this very moment, they were indeed having a remarkable effect. Chen Sihui was at the forefront, explaining to the soldiers how to use each weapon. "This microwave shock bomb needs to be fired from a grenade launcher and detonated mid-air; if it gets shattered by a bullet, it''s useless. So, avoid enemy fire concentration areas when using it head-on. Joey, demonstrate for us." Without hesitation, Joey took the new weapon and observed from behind cover for a couple of seconds before decisively firing. The microwave shock bomb, significantly bigger than a standard hand grenade, was lobbed high in the air. Then, without making any sound, the firepower they were facing was notably reduced. Some, emboldened, watched and were surprised to find that a large number of Blood Demons were blasted apart! Yes, literally blasted apart! The high-intensity microwave shock released by this weapon could instantly boil liquids, making it highly effective in controlling these formidable Blood Demons with only a few weaknesses! But this was just the beginning. "Frozen Cannon! Works like a traditional cannon, creating a wide area of ultra-low temperature to impede the Blood Demons'' advance. It''s still useful when hit by bullets! Resonance Cannon, which has been tuned to Blood Demons'' unique resonance frequency, is an infantry-cutting godsend, killing swathes of Level 1 Blood Demons instantly! Glue Cannon, non-lethal, but even Level 3 or 4 Blood Demons will struggle to escape from it..." A series of new weapons was delivered to the hands on the front line, and the soldiers'' counterattack finally began to make an impact. The Blood Demons'' assault was barely held back. A commander even ordered to bombard with Glue Cannons in a circle, creating a natural barrier that greatly hindered the Blood Demons'' offensive surge! ``` This is the advantage of war brought by advanced technology! "If only you had come earlier, even just to deliver a weapon," a Chosen One from West State couldn''t help saying, "Our front line is fighting extremely hard, especially in terms of weaponry. The Blood Demons'' weaponry is specially designed to counter Humans, but our weapons are not that lethal to Blood Demons." Indeed, all weapons designed and produced by Humanity in the past were only prepared for Humans themselves. Facing enemies like the Blood Demons, the technological disadvantage is huge. But Chen Sihui only replied indifferently, "Come earlier to deliver weapons, and then let you turn around and hand them over to the Blood Demons?" That Chosen One was silenced all at once. So were the rest of them. The joy of temporarily suppressing the Blood Demons was all of a sudden gone. Now they all knew about the events unfolding in New City; not to mention New City, just consider their own location. It was astonishing that, in such a short time, the Blood Demons knew about the large amount of weapons and equipment left by Shen Hao, and they audaciously launched an attack of this scale. No one would believe there were no traitors within their base. "Those damned traitors, they all deserve to go to hell!" "They will." Chen Sihui suddenly looked up, "The Blood Demons have slowed down their attack." "Have they given up?" Joey''s face lit up with joy. "No, the real battle is about to begin." Chen Sihui shouted abruptly, "Look to the sky!" Everyone looked up, and they could clearly see dozens of black dots coming from the distant sky, no less than hundreds, maybe even close to a thousand! Those who could see clearly through telescopes what those were, were completely stunned. Blood Demons! All of them were Blood Demons, with the ability to form huge wings from blood and thus fly in the sky! Level 6! This was the signature power owned by Sixth-level Blood Demons! Even at this moment, the onslaught of ordinary Blood Demons outside intensified further, and one could see tanks and military vehicles loaded with heavy weapons rushing forwardnot reinforcements for Humans but support for the Blood Demons! Some faces were already pale, even the most battle-hardened warriors felt an immense despair! Even Joey felt the same. His strength was still only fifth level, and he had barely fought Level 5 Blood Demons before! And here, there were hundreds of Level 6 Blood Demons! "Stop dazing, prepare to fight!" Chen Sihui stood up, gesturing with both hands, and a glove covered in threads appeared in her palms; with another wave, five puppets of different shapes and sizes appeared in front of her! These were weapons and equipment specially prepared for her by Shen Hao, and only she, with her [Skillful Hand], could utilize these powerful puppet-class weapons to their maximum effect! "Why." Joey watched the girl who was more than a decade younger than him, somewhat dazedly, "Aren''t you afraid?" "What''s there to be afraid of?" replied Gu Qiuyue. This sixteen-year-old girl hopped over from not far away. "Qiuyue, go to the east side of the warehouse. I''ll take care of the top," Chen Sihui raised her hand, and a puppet that was clearly shield-type moved to her side, enveloping her entirely, sealed tightly, "After getting these treasures, I haven''t really had a chance to use them." "Okay." Gu Qiuyue nodded, also somewhat eager to try. Level 6 Blood Demons, this was their first encounter. If the Blood Demon Mother were to come, even better! Without anyone else''s arrangement, when all the soldiers were feeling the ultimate despair, even when General Roger had slumped into a chair, Yang Jun, Liu Ruoxi, Song Cheng, and Cheng Youqingthe handful of Chosen Oneshad already silently gathered near the large warehouse. This was the target of the Blood Demons and also the place they needed to defend. Just six people, including a sixteen-year-old girl, but there was not a hint of nervousness or unease to be seen! At this moment, Joey and others even felt somewhat ashamed! "Fellows, this is not the time to fall!" He stood up, shouting loudly, "Our allies from the Far East haven''t lost hope, how can we give up!" Violent cannonfire resounded again at the same time! The battle was sparked anew! The Blood Demons in the high sky were getting closer, and one could even hear their roaringthese monsters, having acquired blood-red wings, looked increasingly like demons from legends! However, aside from the West State soldiers plunged in despair, Liu Ruoxi and her companions showed no fear, not even Dong Gong who had fully taken over the command in the headquarters! Chapter 92 Stunned, right? The team leader is everywhere! ```Dong Gong was still rapidly coordinating the support status of various regions while also directing the firepower deployment of the entire base in all directions, in stark contrast to Roger who was collapsing limply in his chair! But thanks to his composure, although the soldiers'' confidence in victory was very low, they were still putting up an effective resistance. This was the first battle in this kingdom since the outbreak of the weapons mal, and it had a significant effect. At the same time, the battles of the Chosen Ones were just as fierce. Song Cheng was holding a ridiculously oversized scepter; fireballs appeared around him, then hit the upper bodies of every Blood Demon that charged through the sky with incredible precision - most shots were powerful enough to take down a formidable, Sixth-level Blood Demon. His Talent "Precise Shooting" awarded him mighty long-range precision, and the three abilities he loaded were all long-range attacks. "Fireball," "Wind Blade," "Elemental Bullet." Although all were White Level abilities, with the nurturing of a vast number of similar elemental energy balls, each power had reached Level 7, even surpassing his own level by more than double! The scepter in his hand and other Equipment he carried were also of the type that increased spirit and transcendent powers. The whole person was basically a mobile artillery! This initial onslaught even astonished Joey and other Chosen Ones. They were all of Blue Talent, but the difference was too great - they couldn''t even imagine killing Sixth-level Blood Demons as effortlessly as this, much less dealing with Level 5 ones with such difficulty! But this was just the beginning. The sheer number of these Blood Demons was too great; Song Cheng couldn''t possibly shoot them all down. The first wave of Blood Demons that descended encountered the second wave of attacks! It was a Puppet with an extremely skinny figure, its arms and legs all made up of sharp blades. Controlled by Chen Sihui, it actually took to the sky in a dance, flitting through the Blood Demons with incredible agility, each pass cleanly slicing through the necks of the Blood Demons as if there was no resistance, beheading them! Even for Sixth-level Blood Demons, their necks were still their greatest weakness. Because their matrix was fused into the spine of their necks! Even if Blood Demons managed to charge onto the warehouse roof and launched a frenzied attack on Chen Sihui, who was curled up inside a massive, defensive Puppet''s belly, they could only stir up a shower of sparks, unable to harm her in the least! Even if it was only a White Level Puppet, it was still a Level 9 Puppet! What''s more, the rest of the Puppets rushed up as well, one of them particularly exaggerated with both fists as massive hammers swinging around, one blow was enough to smash the entire head of a Blood Demon! The several Puppets each performed their duties, coordinating with each other seamlessly! After all, Chen Sihui''s three abilities were "Observation," "Multi-tasking," "Thought Acceleration!" "Multi-tasking" and "Thought Acceleration" were both Blue abilities! Controlling Puppet combat was as if tailor-made for her! Joey''s team was left speechless. Bluntly speaking, Chen Sihui''s combat power alone was comparable to their entire team! It was not a gap in levels, but rather an overwhelming superiority in Equipment and fighting consciousness, as well as ability combinations! As the Advanced Blood Demons kept swarming in, everyone began to fight. These Advanced Blood Demons did not rely much on human weapons, but in close combat, the only threat they posed to Shen Hao''s team was in their numbers! There were simply too many of them! Looking around, they were everywhere, and although every member of the team had the power to instantly kill any one of them, facing such volumes, it was somewhat difficult, even momentarily. Even in this short span of time, Cheng Youqing, the most wild in combat style, had already been wounded multiple times. However, difficult did not mean insurmountable. If Shen Hao had brought them here, how could he not have provided them with an adequate trump card? Cheng Youqing was the first to take out a talisman and stick it on his body; Golden Light enveloped him in an instant, and when the Blood Demon''s attacks hit the Golden Light, they could only cause ripples. Liu Ruoxi was the second to take out a similar talisman, she summoned a breeze to wrap around her, instantly doubling her speed as she shuttled back and forth among the Blood Demons. Every slash of her knife easily killed a Blood Demon - her elegance in battle was more akin to dancing! Yang Jun was even more straightforward - his Talent was Golden Light, and after using a Golden Light Talisman, he abandoned defense altogether and charged into the midst of the Blood Demons, even more crazed than Cheng Youqing! The hundreds of Sixth-level Blood Demons were actually held off by these six people! In contrast, not far away, Joey and others struggling with guns to handle one or two Blood Demons seemed to have been dealt a huge blow! This is the power of the Chosen Ones, this is how Chosen Ones should battle! They all developed a great longing! And even more so, they gained the confidence to win! Now that the High-level Blood Demons were blocked, as long as they could hold out, their reinforcements would eventually come, especially once Mr. Shen arrived, all these Blood Demons would meet their doom! However, it was at this moment that a distant sigh suddenly echoed, clearly reaching everyone''s ears despite the noisy surroundings. The next instant, Liu Ruoxi''s face changed as her arm and neck twisted unnaturally. A cracking sound resonated from her body, a simple earring shattered and fell to the ground. "There''s even a defensive Treasure," a figure then appeared before everyone, just like that, standing in mid-air. ``` Although it appeared to be a thin Caucasian man, everyone understood that it was a Blood Demon! No, not just any Blood Demon. "Blood Demon Mother?" Liu Ruoxi had already swiftly retreated to Gu Qiuyue''s side, as everyone watched the Blood Demon vigilantly. At this point in time, Level Six was already the pinnacle for offspring, and with that kind of attack that was impossible to perceive, it couldn''t be anything but a Matrix! "I didn''t want to come out and expose my identity, it''s too dangerous for us," the Blood Demon Mother spoke leisurely as it looked down upon everyone. "But your strength has exceeded my expectations. Indeed, the miracles brought by an incredible Chosen One are not limited to himself." Bang! An invisible Wind Blade quickly sliced through the air, but before it even got close to the Matrix, it was shattered by an invisible force! "Telekinesis?" Song Cheng, who was attacking from a distance, paused. This invisible force did indeed look quite similar to Telekinesis. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Why the rush?" The Matrix glanced indifferently at Song Cheng. "It should be me who''s in a hurry. If he''s coming at full speed right now, it will take him at most six or seven minutes to get here, which indeed could be quite terrifying. Howeverthis time is enough for me to kill you twenty times over!" Bang! Liu Ruoxi felt her neck being violently twisted once again. The immense and invisible force gave her no chance to dodge, and a cracking sound signalled the ear pendant on the other side shattering and falling away! Shen Hao indeed prepared many passive protection items for them, but those were to avoid sneak attacks. Only when faced with an exceptionally strong threat would the items be activated, they couldn''t provide continuous protection. "It seems he really values you all, nice, very nice!" The corners of the Blood Demon Mother''s mouth split open in what seemed like a laugh, but was unspeakably ferocious. "After I completely tear you to pieces and eat you bit by bit, will he feel sad? He should, especially for you, considering you''re a top beauty of the world, hahaha..." In the fierce laughter of the Blood Demon Mother, the atmosphere around suddenly became oppressively heavy. Even the Sixth-level Blood Demons no longer seemed in a hurry to attack. Joey and the other Chosen Ones turned visibly paler. Despair surged in their hearts once more. Blood Demon Mother! They naturally knew the power of a Blood Demon Mother and were clearly aware that the strength of their country''s Blood Demon Mother far exceeded those of other regions! The more offspring there were, the faster the Matrix grew! Even Liu Ruoxi and the others, who had just seemed so powerful, now appeared utterly defenseless! Going from hell to heaven, and then falling back into hell, was an immense pain for anyone! However An observant teammate noticed that these powerful allies from the East still remained remarkably calm. Indeed, there was no trace of panic on their faces! "You talk too much." Liu Ruoxi, with a cold face, even let out a comment and glanced at the others. "It looks like only it came." Enjoy more content from empire "A bit disappointing." "Right, I thought at least two Matrices would come." "Oh well, one is still one I guess." "This one seems quite strong; it probably has many offspring." "..." Liu Ruoxi and the others were incredibly calm, as if they couldn''t feel the immense threat from the Matrix at all. There was no expected fear or despair. This made the Matrix feel slightly uneasy. However, before appearing, it had already confirmed that ''he'' was still in New City at the moment. With tens of thousands of Blood Demons dispersed throughout the vast city and constantly fleeing, they were not something that could be cleared out quickly. But this unease made it decide not to drag things out any longer. "Bluffing is meaningless, so savor this feeling of utter..." "Hold on!" Song Cheng suddenly yelled out, interrupting the Blood Demon Mother''s words. The slightly portly otaku was running towards it in a mad dash, his face flushing with excitement. "Let me do this, please let me! I''m begging you!" "..." The rest looked at him somewhat speechlessly, but no one tried to fight him for the opportunity. Even Gu Qiuyue seemed just a tad disappointed, then dutifully stepped aside. And with everyone watching, Song Cheng leaped directly towards the Blood Demon Mother, the mystical Imprint on the back of his hand lighting up with starlight, and the entire room could hear his maniacal laughter. "You''re stunned, right? Our leader is omnipresent!" Chapter 93 Please Bestow Upon Me Your Power, Shen! Shen Hao wasn''t actually paying attention to the battlefield at all times.Early on during the plane ride, he had already imprinted his power on all five of the main combatants. This imprint could be actively triggered by him remotely or by the bearers themselves, which he would naturally sense. At this moment, Shen Hao detected a request from Song Cheng. As he brought the force of Sovereign pressure to descend there, Shen Hao''s consciousness also arrived. At first glance, he saw the Blood Demon Mother. At this time, the Blood Demon Mother was truly dumbfounded. What did it see? This human Chosen One, who should have been weak and could be crushed like an ant once all protective items were breached, suddenly manifested a kind of indescribable suppression. It seemed as if a figure as vast as a galaxy was faintly emerging behind him. It was just like the nightmare of their Blood Demons! No, it was him! The Blood Demon Mother couldn''t contain the terror on its face; it had never imagined that Shen Hao, who was eight hundred kilometers away, could appear here at the same time! "Die! Die for me!" An immense and invisible power swept toward Song Cheng without restraint, intending to tear him apart completely, to stop that man''s descent! But it was already too late. The similarly invisible forces collided between the two, causing the air to oscillate violently, and waves of shock waves turned into howling winds. Stars lit up in Song Cheng''s eyes, and although he was smiling, anyone could see that behind those eyes, filled with vast galaxies, was another person! "Invisible palm, your Talent is somewhat interesting." The sound emanated by the trembling air under the influence of Telekinesis, at that moment, seemed to fill the entire heaven and earth, omnipresent. Yes, Shen Hao had already discerned the Talent of this Blood Demon Mother. It wasn''t the same Telekinesis, but hands invisible to the naked eye! The strength in battle was quite good among those with the Blue Talent. However, from the moment his power and his will descended on this place, everything else became unimportant. "Kneel!" The overwhelming pressure swept through, even causing Song Cheng''s modest stature to seem immensely tall. The Blood Demon Mother let out a plaintive wail, as if it wanted to resist, but its entire body couldn''t be controlled and fell heavily to the ground from the sky. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All the surrounding Sixth-level Blood Demons also prostrated one by one amidst desperation and fear, shivering uncontrollably, powerless to resist! Joey and the others were completely dumbstruck. They weren''t incapable of understanding what was happening before them, but such a turnaround in a moment had completely exceeded their imagination! Shen Hao, from the distant horizon, had managed to cross the vast distance and bring his will and power to this place! Watching the Blood Demon Mother faint outright under the immense pressure, they knew that it was completely over this time. With his power present, the entire base had actually been impregnable from the start! And so it was. Shen Hao glanced at the Blood Demons still closing in from outside the base. In the next moment, Liu Ruoxi, Gu Qiuyue, Yang Jun, and the other four had the same glow of the imprint on their hands. Each of them took flight and charged in every direction. It was only a matter of moments before all gunfire and artillery sounds disappeared without a trace! The soldiers still fighting in desperation on the walls watched in disbelief as the Chosen Ones descended among the Blood Demons, the creatures falling in droves, screaming and trembling as they went down! Even the Blood Demons still rushing over seemed like they were coming to offer themselves to death! "What in the world is that?" Joey stared fixedly at the only one remaining, Chen Sihui. He and his teammates were still filled with immense bewilderment. "Don''t you know? That''s called ''Summoning God Technique,''" Chen Sihui said earnestly. "It means inviting a Divine being to possess one''s body, except we''re summoning our team leader." "I know! I know!" A West State Chosen One suddenly shouted excitedly. "Summoning God Technique! Just by praying, we can have the Divine''s power descend upon us!" He said, then suddenly took a deep breath. "Has Mr. Shen become a God?" All of a sudden, as if understanding something, everyone looked at Chen Sihui with fervor. "Can we do it like this too?" "That''s right, I''m willing to give everything I have." "Although I used to believe in God, God doesn''t give me power!" "How can we receive the power of God Shen?" "From today on, I am Shen''s most devout believer!" "I am too, so please Shen, grant me power!" "..." Indeed, compared to Shen Hao becoming a "God," what these warriors desired the most at this moment was powerthe kind of power that even the Blood Demon Mother had to kneel before, as they had just witnessed! For that, they were willing to pay any price! Chen Sihui, who originally made the comment in jest to lighten the mood, now felt somewhat awkward. She had underestimated this group''s thirst for power! But it wasn''t just the warriors on the front lines who were profoundly shaken. At this moment in the command center, Roger, who was bewildered by the twists and turns, seemed to have finally grasped the situation. He abruptly turned his gaze to Dong Gong. "You knew all along that Shen had this kind of ability? Why didn''t you tell me?" He finally understood why these people had been so composed from the very beginning. With Shen on their side, he too would have harbored no fear at all! But Dong Gong just gave him a cool look. "Tell you? So that your traitors could inform the Blood Demon Mother?" "..." Read the latest on empire Roger''s face flushed red with anger, but in the end, he just slumped despondently in his chair. "This ability achieves its maximum effect only on its first use. We could have captured more Mothers using it, but now we''ve only drawn out one." Dong Gong had to express their dissatisfaction, "This is your fault, and I will raise the issue with the Global United Front. I really don''t understand, even facing the threat of death, there are still people who can accept a future where humans are bred by Blood Demons?" Yes, as it stood, the traitors had not lost faith in humanity, nor were they unaware of the Blood Demons'' defeat in the East. Most of them chose life under the threat of death. But this was even less excusable. The parasitic infestation of 80,000 people in New City, including the current casualties, at least half could be attributed to the sins of the traitors! If there had been fewer betrayals, vigilance might have been triggered. "We will settle scores. No need to wait until the end of the war; these traitors will be forever marked in the annals of human civilization! Death is not the end for them; their infamy will last for eons," Dong Gong left with these final words, swiftly moving on to the next course of action. He had completely taken over the control of everything in this base, and even beyond. Because it wasn''t just the soldiers; many people had lost faith in the rest of the nation. Instead, Shen Hao, representing the Savior, at this moment became the sole trust of countless people. At that moment, realizing their absolute defeat, realizing that Shen Hao still possessed such divine-like power, another Blood Demon Mother in New City killed all of its offspring in a bout of despair and then committed suicide. Blood Demons howled in agony as they died on the streets, while the thunder in the sky continued incessantly eradicating the offspring of another Mother. This time, Shen Hao indeed made a rare huge harvest in points. Throughout New City, he personally killed over 50,000 Blood Demons! And on the other side, more than 30,000 Blood Demons were under his control through the power he exercised. Among them were many high-level Blood Demons that gave even more points. By the end of the count, he had gained over 30 million points in just half a day! His total points had already reached over 150 million. He was now only about 40 million points away from Level 10 in the White Mall. At this rate, if he just swept through the North... "Team leader." Dong Gong''s communication came through, "We''ve just received intelligence that all the Blood Demons in the northern cities have begun to evacuate. They''re hastily destroying cities, capturing large groups of people for slow parasitic infestation along the road, and then moving south in scattered groups. The northern army has commenced a comprehensive interception, but efficiency is limited." "..." Fine, this was expected. The Blood Demons'' stronghold is in the South; they have an abundance of weapons and factories there. The Blood Demons in the North are merely a quiet spread of parasitic infestation by Mothers who infiltrated the area, and the weapons they could use were mostly civilian, at most just machine guns and the like, which could not threaten Shen Hao at this point. Under these circumstances, staying in the North would just be feeding him points. To hastily destroy, plunder, infest and then flee was the correct choice. Their quick response also just goes to show they indeed have unified coordination. "Send me the locations where there are more Blood Demons. Also, dispatch Liu Ruoxi and the other four separately. Prioritize sending weapons and equipment to interception troops, while also gaining pointsthey''re all my point farming tools now," Shen Hao quickly made his response. "Understood," Dong Gong replied. Power Projection, to some extent, is akin to the ability to create Avatars! It''s too important for this war. Even though the team leader''s strong Perception cannot be projected with it, and the projected power is diminished, compared to before, the efficiency in gaining points and suppressing Blood Demons has still greatly increased. Especially since the individuals marked can be replaced. This greatly increases the deterrence against Blood Demons. Chapter 94 Major Update of the Mall! The Blood Demon Mother likely wouldn''t dare to expose itself easily, let alone take action recklessly.They had no idea whether those seemingly ordinary, weak humans might suddenly summon the power of Shen Hao! Everyone started moving again. Shen Hao glanced at the city below that was still burning, and his figure suddenly descended. At this moment, Karim and West had gathered a large crowd, they were still searching for Blood Demons, rescuing survivors from the flames and collapsed ruins, and actively fighting against those taking advantage of the chaos to rob and commit crimes. When Shen Hao descended from the sky to their front, everyone was startled. But quickly, they recognized him, and a boundless excitement surged through them. "Shen!" "Is it over? Tell me it''s over!" "Savior!" "Thank you, you saved me in the end!" "Why are there so many Blood Demons?" "..." The crowd suddenly became noisy, and as lightning still surrounded Shen Hao, they didn''t dare get too close, but various voices kept pouring in. "Quiet." Shen Hao had to use some suppression to quell all the voices and then looked at one of the Chinese, "I said, you translate." The Chinese nodded vigorously, his face flushed with excitement. Experience new tales on empire "All the Blood Demons on the streets and hiding in the buildings, I have cleared them all, but there are still quite a few hiding in the subway stations, about three thousand. Since you have Chosen Ones among you, go find them and deal with them," Shen Hao said to Karim and West. Karim nodded eagerly without any hesitation, while West still maintained some calmness. "But we are Level 2 and Level 3, we don''t have the means to distinguish Blood Demons." "I will give you weapons and equipment," Shen Hao raised a hand, and several pieces of equipment and ability balls fell in front of the two, in addition to two communication devices, "Now that this city is in a state of real anarchy, according to the wartime laws of the Global United Front, I grant you temporary management and order maintenance authority, and keep in touch with this communication channel at all times, someone will tell you what to do." "A state of anarchy?" West was taken aback. "Yes, most of the city''s officials, if not Blood Demons, have already surrendered to the Blood Demons," said Shen Hao as he ascended again, "I am headed to other battlefields now, the city is in your hands." His figure quickly flew up and vanished, leaving everyone still in shock. All the city''s officials, wiped out? It took a while for Karim and West to recover, and under the gaze of everyone around, they activated the communicator left by Shen Hao. A clear voice came through: "This is the support team of the Global United Front online, we have now received authorization, now listing several important authorities to explain to you: first, under temporary authority, your words and actions represent the Global United Front, but must also be under constant surveillance; second, the disobedient will be recorded, and you are allowed to carry out or authorize non-lethal attacks against them; third, in special wartime conditions, actions that severely disrupt order will be subject to enhanced penalties, such as robbery, murder, arson, etc., you have the authority to kill on the spot..." This was also a significant achievement of the Global United Front in recent days. Because a region, even a country, had substantively lost its existing management layer, the chaos of the post-war order brought more death and loss, sometimes even more than during the combat period. This law was thus born. To some extent, it also emphasized and paved the way for the authority of the Global United Front. If Shen Hao did not delegate his powers, they would select some survivors who had some influence in the past from this location. But Shen Hao believed it was better to give those who had the courage to resist a chance. At least, they cared more about this city than most. For Shen Hao, it was just a convenient gesture, but after he left, this only brief public appearance video quickly spread online. Actually, everyone had known since the beginning of the fight that Shen Hao, whom they had been calling for, was finally coming to their country. But nobody expected their country''s situation to be so dire! That was New City! The economic hub of the country, a major city known worldwide, also claimed by their government to be very safe and to remain safe! But looking at the Blood Demons that filled the streets, it was unimaginable! The already sparse trust rapidly collapsed in the shortest time. "We need authorization here too, change the management!" "Right, a large number of Blood Demons have just fled, the entire city is screaming!" "If not for Shen, how long would we continue to be deceived?" "When will Shen come to Elwin City, we have so many Blood Demons here!" "Chosen One, now only the Chosen One can be believed!" "Shen, please save us!" "...." One voice after another, all were from a terrified crowd seeking anything that could give them a sense of security. There was only one Shen Hao. However, the Global United Front swiftly stood up. They broadcast accurate intelligence from various regions through various channels, including the movements of the Blood Demons and even the swiftness in clearing the lurking Blood Demons and taking over the armies. All Chosen Ones were rapidly integrated, drawn by powerful equipment and ability balls... This region, the most severely damaged in the war with the Blood Demons, had now also become the area of greatest influence and deepest intervention by the Global United Front! The original administrators were powerless. Their performance had cost them their trust. Not just that of the public, but also that of their original supporters. By the evening, as increasingly dire situations were reported in numerous cities in the north, the original management groups finally resigned en masse under immense pressure, and successors quickly announced a series of plans in accordance with the battle readiness orders of the Global United Front. However, this event, which should have caused a huge shock, now received little attention. For the war had gradually swept through most of the cities! The Blood Demons retreating southward were not merely retreating. On their way, they attacked wildly, abducting humans. Parasitism and digestion took time, so they began to disperse and carry away large numbers of people. Shen Hao attacked several concentrated areas of Blood Demons and found many captured humans, and such cases were far too numerous, with some Blood Demons even directly moving through wilderness, mountains, and forests with humans. In these places, human armies were no match for the Blood Demons. And powerful weapons were not delivered to every frontline area. Everyone was out of good ideas, even Shen Hao could only travel back and forth, trying his best to eliminate the Blood Demons. Luckily, as time progressed, the northern regions finally began to regain order gradually. Millions of Blood Demons were either eliminated or successfully retreated to the south, and nearly twenty Blood Demon Mothers, many from the East with not so strong abilities, were dealt with, significantly weakening the foundation of the Blood Demons. On the fourth morning in this country, just as the sun was rising, Shen Hao stood in a war-torn city, looking at his system panel. Because the Blood Demons were too dispersed, and there were a large number of suicides, the efficiency of the last three days fell short of the first day. Nevertheless, he finally managed to gather enough. White Level 10 Mall, now officially open! As Shen Hao had predicted, this level of mall brought significantly important updates! And not just for the Chosen Ones but also for the entire civilization. Firstly, there was a plethora of technology, not just the partial goods production technology of before, but more fundamental, complete technology across various paths of civilization! Not just science and technology! In fact, upon opening it, Shen Hao''s focus immediately went to some items. "Basic Qi Refining," "Body Refining Practice Guide," "Five Elements Gathering Spirit Method," "Basic Talisman Collection"... Yes, these were technologies of the Extraordinary Domain, the foundations of the path of cultivation! Even without purchasing, Shen Hao could easily understand that these were not only prepared for the Chosen Ones but for all individuals. Even though all of them were only the most basic, they were enough for a civilization to start learning about this path and to embark on it! "And magic," Shen Hao looked towards other items. "Basic Meditation," "Simple Magic Application," "Life Magic: Free Your Hands"... Technology, magic, cultivationthe initial three paths, from the Tenth Level Mall, all provided a basic starting point from scratch! "Civilization Trial, it''s not just the Chosen Ones being tried, it''s not just the Chosen Ones being enhanced!" Shen Hao slowly exhaled. At this moment, not controlling his emotions, he could feel the anticipation in his heart even more. The power of an individual, though desirable, is one thing, but the strength of an entire civilization also made him more resolute in everything he guarded. Indeed, Shen Hao also vaguely realized that this first Trial was really just a beginning. The system of the Chosen Ones selected what it considered representatives of the entire civilization and granted them the key power to face the Trial. This could undoubtedly systematically break down most of the old order of civilizations and then let the performance of the Chosen Ones determine the fate of the civilization. This process was the first step in screening the civilization. It needed the Chosen Ones to stand out, to face the Trial directly, to save their civilization. But the subsequent Trials may not always be the same. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 95 Chosen Ones Profession! After all, it was the entire civilization that underwent the Trial; the Chosen One was merely a part of that civilization.Looking at the array of products in the Level 10 Mall that enhanced civilization, Shen Hao was also prepared. In addition, within the White Level 10 mall, it wasn''t just about providing these basic pathways. Shen Hao looked at the Chosen One''s panel once more. Beyond some of the usual, higher-level products, a new interface had also refreshed. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chosen One''s profession! Yes, that was the name, listed alongside the "Ability Ball Furnace"! "Besides the development of civilization, is the development of the Chosen Ones also entering a new process?" Shen Hao grew more expectant. From the beginning, he had felt that the path of the Chosen One shouldn''t be this simple. The mall provided a transcendent path for civilization, but the Chosen Ones could only primitively accumulate tri-dimensions? It seemed impossible. Now at last, there was a new change, and Shen Hao directly opened the new interface. The content of the interface was very simple. It contained only one button. [Profession Adaptation] When he focused on this button, even a detailed explanation appeared. [When the Chosen One reaches Level 10, using points will offer a chance to adapt to a profession, with a total of five adaptations possible, each costing a number of points determined by the Chosen One''s Soul Talent.] [Note 1: Your current Soul Talent is Mythical, each adaptation requires 100 million points.] [Note 2: Your current Soul Talent is Mythical, during each adaptation: a 10% probability for a Red Mythical profession, within which the exclusive Red Mythical profession has a 10% likelihood; an 80% probability for a Golden Legendary profession, within which the exclusive Golden Legend has a 10% chance; a 20% probability for a Purple Epic profession.] [Note 3: The exclusive Red Mythical profession is limited to only one Chosen One, and the exclusive Golden Legend''s probability does not exceed ten thousand Chosen Ones (across the range of Trial Civilizations).] [Note 4: Some professions will require possession of a specific ability.] "Not probabilities again!" Shen Hao''s heart was already becoming quite displeased. He felt a certain malice from the Civilization Trial. Normally speaking, the Civilization Trial is not like those games that deceive for money, placing powerful forces on probabilities does not align with the essence of Trial Civilizations. This setup seemed like mockery of those civilizations that failed the Trial and welcomed the apocalypse. If only their luck had been a little better, they could have survived. "Is this the intention of the creator, or a result of the Civilization Trial''s autonomous evolution?" Shen Hao muttered to himself. According to information from his cheats, the Civilization Trial had no traces of a creator or a manager''s presence anymore; otherwise, there wouldn''t be an environment for cheats to be used. Some types of cheats, if manually checked, are actually not difficult to spot, but the Civilization Trial itself continuously self-updated. Although it didn''t show any traces of self-consciousness, it still emitted a sense of ruthless coldness. However, regardless of what the rules were, Shen Hao, and all civilizations forced to undergo the Trial, were powerless to resist. Shen Hao seemed to remember something. He opened his cheat interface with a bit of nervousness. According to the original timing, it needed only seven or eight more hours until it was time to select cheats again. The only remaining cheat was the "Database." However, this time when he opened it, his eyes lit up. Because the entire cheat interface once again underwent a change, returning to the "Detect Version Environment" process! By now, Shen Hao had some experience; detecting the version environment likely meant that the new version of cheats would be refreshed. In terms of timing, it seemed just right as he opened the Level 10 Mall. This almost confirmed that this new version of cheats definitely related to the Level 10 Mall! "It''s just right because I haven''t reached Level 10 yet; I''m still only at Level 8," Shen Hao murmured. Although it was somewhat regrettable, he had almost been able to load the "Database" cheat to try it out, but the new version of cheats obviously had more importance. If he had to gamble on the probabilities of having only five attempts, Shen Hao was unwilling to do so. His Mythical Talent was achieved through cheats; would he gamble on luck for his profession too? Hopefully there would be related cheats. Shen Hao glanced at the cheat interface again, estimating the progress bar time; this time, it was a bit slow, requiring about twelve days. However, he should be reaching Level 10 around this time. After reaching Level 8, his progression had noticeably slowed down. It wasn''t that the resources weren''t effective, but rather there was a clear bottleneck, and being someone with Domination Talent, he was well aware that the moment to choose the direction of life evolution was nearly upon him. Shen Hao''s figure soared into the air, and he pulled out his fighter jet midair, rushing towards the south. Explore stories on empire In these mere four days, the northern Blood Demons had dwindled to a few, the resources he had sent had also reached the hands of soldiers and factories in various cities, and the Xijita Metal Detection Devices capable of widely detecting Blood Demon presences were being produced urgently. The first batch had already been sent to some key cities, using a mobile method to hunt down the remaining Blood Demons. In such circumstances, the war in this country had officially moved to the next stage. Conventional warfare. As more and more survivors were urgently recruited into the factories and army, the hinterland began non-stop production, especially various new weapons, while the frontlines kept reinforcing soldiers. Some people, without even a day''s worth of training, were dressed in military uniforms and sent to the front lines with weapons. Everyone had a vague feeling that the war was about to reach its most ferocious stage. At this time, Shen Hao had just finished the clearance at the rear and arrived at the boundary line between the northern and southern forces. Just by opening the map, even he was slightly shocked. On the border of the map, one side was clearly countless Blood Demons! He had never seen this number of Blood Demons before in his life! One million? No, at least tens of millions! Even more were in the rear. The key was that they were not clustered together but rather distributed evenly across the land. Without a doubt, the southern region of this country had become the place with the highest number of casualties in this first Trial. However, considering the reasons now wasn''t very meaningful. When Shen Hao arrived at the frontline command center, some soldiers who noticed him couldn''t help but cheer, countless admiring and even some fanatical gazes turned towards him. Many of their family members or the individuals themselves had been rescued by him from the cities. Furthermore, with the frenzied propagation by the media, such prestige indeed reached a certain peak. Shen Hao even saw his portraits on some of the transport trucks. However, if it helped the Trial, he didn''t mind such adoration at all. Just as he had told everyone from the beginning, if they felt lost, they should look up at him, which was also one of the meanings of being a Sovereign. "How are things?" Shen Hao strode into the command center, which was bustling, but when he entered, even the noisy sounds seemed to quiet down significantly. "Not very good," Dong Gong, who had also arrived early, came striding over, speaking carelessly, "Blood Demons are amassing forces. It seems they plan to initiate an attack while our new weapons and technology have just started production. As of now, the advantage on the frontline truly lies in their hands." Actually, without Dong Gong elaborating, anyone from outside could discern the situation. The Blood Demons wouldn''t wait for them to manufacture the new weapons. And Shen Hao''s power, in such direct warfare, was indeed very limited. Even if he went on a frenzied killing spree, how many could he kill? Once tens of millions of Blood Demons spread out, widened the battle line, and pushed forward simultaneously, Shen Hao simply couldn''t stop them. And without the support of rear production, relying solely on buying with points, he couldn''t buy much! Moreover, the weapons on this kind of battlefield couldn''t compare to those in the rear cities. Once various anti-aircraft guns and missiles concentrated fire on Shen Hao, he would need to defend with all his might. The Blood Demons precisely targeted this aspect, continuing to unremittingly reinforce their forces on the frontline. "Additionally, we''ve detected some Blood Demon Mothers withdrawing from the sea," Dong Gong spoke again, "Their target is some relatively primitive and underdeveloped areas, presumably planning to continue expanding their source of troops. Additionally, there were originally a large number of survivors in the south meant for ''enhancing the individual strength of Blood Demons,'' but satellite monitoring shows these survivors are also being concentrated for Parasitic use, and a large number of Blood Demons are being put into factories for weapon production. It seems they have abandoned the route of individual strength and switched wholly to a numbers strategy." Shen Hao felt somewhat troubled. If he had to choose between facing a thousand Level 1 Blood Demons and a single Level 6 Blood Demon, he would definitely choose the Level 6 Blood Demon. A Level 6 Blood Demon, in front of him, wasn''t much different from a Level 1 Blood Demon. Both were a matter of a single Thunderstrike. But, a thousand Level 1 Blood Demons spread out required a thousand Thunderstrikes! Even if he controlled his power and reduced each Thunderstrike''s might, the overall energy spent would still be much greater than dealing with one Level 6 Blood Demon! Clearly, the Blood Demons realized this too. They directly abandoned cultivating powerful individuals and initiated an explosive increase in troops! "What else is the bad news? Let it all out at once," Shen Hao spoke in a grave tone. "We''ve discovered that Blood Demons are likely attempting to create new nuclear weapons," Dong Gong spoke very seriously this time, "There are several nuclear plants in the south. Before evacuating, they had already blown up all the nuclear plants and either destroyed or took away the raw materials. However, satellite surveillance found numerous Blood Demons searching the ruins lately. We aren''t certain if they will succeed, but they definitely show such intentions." Chapter 96 Strategically Important Goods Hearing about nuclear weapons, although Shen Hao didn''t show any change in expression, he took it seriously.Honestly, in the war against the Blood Demon, speed was essential. The reason they couldn''t afford to delay was their greatest fearthat the Blood Demon would completely master humanity''s most powerful forcenuclear weapons. If the Blood Demon indeed gained control of nuclear weapons on a large scale, they would at least possess the capability to perish together with the human race. If the war were to escalate to this point, even if all the Blood Demon were eventually eliminated, it would still be akin to a defeat for human civilization. "I''m not very familiar with this aspect," Shen Hao asked, "but nuclear weapons shouldn''t be so easy to produce, right?" "Correct," Dong Gong nodded. "The technology for manufacturing nuclear weapons isn''t the issue. The main challenges are twofoldthe raw materials, and the equipment to process these materials. The first point depends on the Blood Demon''s influence, and the second on how long they will need to fully assimilate the southern industrial systems and whether they can find anything in the ruins. In short, the Analysis Department''s current view is that the possibility to mass-produce them in a short time is nearly zero, but we can''t rule out the possibility of them having individual ones. Moreover, as time passes, they will eventually master this lethal weapon, and that won''t take very long." The Blood Demon ultimately had their advantages. Not to mention, just the high level of order and the characteristic that all their people were soldiers, was enough for the Blood Demon to unleash immense power in a short time. Just looking at the current war readiness efficiency of the Blood Demon, including the production efficiency of various military factories, it clearly exceeded that of the North. Although the Blood Demon were in a hurry now, even if the war dragged on, they might not find themselves at a complete disadvantage. In summary, the situation was indeed very bad. So much so that Shen Hao had not heard any good news for a long time since he had come. The atmosphere within the command post was also indeed quite serious. "Since none of you have any good news for me, let me share some good news then," Shen Hao looked around at everyone''s serious expressions, then smiled lightly, "My store level has advanced to White Level 10." As soon as he said this, a surprised smile appeared on Dong Gong''s face. Some people who didn''t understand Chinese began looking towards the interpreters at this time. And when they understood the meaning behind Shen Hao''s words, they too showed signs of joy. Some even shouted phrases like "Savior." It''s no wonder they were so excited, after all, a considerable number of people pinned their hopes for the war on various powerful weapons from the Chosen One Mall! They naturally understood the significance of the mall upgrading! Just the White Ninth Level weapons that Shen Hao had previously taken out had left these people in awe, not to mention the huge impact even lower-level weapons could have. And various equipment and production technologies! The opening of the White Level 10 Mall meant access to a higher level of tools for war! In a phase where everyone could feel the immense pressure, this was indeed good news. And it was enough to invigorate everyone. "In any case, what we currently lack the most is various new weapons, right?" Shen Hao gestured to Dong Gong, "Come with me." He took Dong Gong directly to a secret conference room. "There has been a major change inside the White Level 10 Mall..." After a brief explanation, Dong Gong''s expression grew increasingly excited. That was an emotion mixed with shock and anticipation. Cultivation Technique? Or perhaps a Cultivation Technique that could be popularized among all people? Even magical cultivation would be astonishing! Though the Chosen One possessed inconceivable powers that had already displayed a completely different domain, the emergence of these things truly brought fantasy into reality. They would profoundly impact the entire world, the whole of civilization. "These items are extremely important," Dong Gong said as soon as he regained his composure. "However, if these items really are as we imagine, they may not significantly impact the war in a short time." "I understand," Shen Hao naturally knew this, "and moreover, these items aren''t cheap. Buying too many at once could actually disrupt the war. So, my suggestion is to first purchase the most basic ones and send them to the secret research facilities to start preliminary trials, but there''s no need to make a big move yet, the focus currently should still be on the war." "Yes," Dong Gong nodded, which was naturally the most sensible approach. "Moreover, there are some nice upgrades in terms of weapons, but even more importantly, there''s a very powerful supersonic transport aircraft, with a maximum load of 250 tons and a top speed of up to Mach 6," Shen Hao said emphatically. "!" Dong Gong''s eyes widened in surprise. He had been assisting in all kinds of preparations for frontline warfare during this time, naturally understanding the importance of logistical transportation in war! The available transport aircraft were the most precious resources in the war! Even many civilian planes had been commandeered to carry out military transports. Read new chapters at empire Even so, they were still targeted intensively by the Blood Demon, with aerial battles occurring daily, transportation aircraft were especially crucial for defense and offense! In such a situation, the emergence of such a cross-era transportation aircraft was extremely important! It was indeed a product with strategic significance! It is important to know that the largest transport aircraft in current Human Civilization has a load capacity of only one hundred and forty tons. Furthermore, it was utterly incapable of achieving supersonic flight! "Six mach, it would take only forty minutes to make a round trip from the Eastern Country to the West State," Dong Gong had even begun to calculate rapidly in his mind, "With just twenty planes, no, even just ten, a comprehensive global logistical support could be unfolded!" Merely relying on the various newly developed weapons being produced in the north of the West State was far from sufficient. Many factories were even still making basic production line adjustments. However, the Eastern Country had already begun industrial upgrades, after all, they were the first to acquire advanced technologies and also finished their internal conflicts the fastest. Their industrial production system was mostly intact. By this time, the Eastern Country had already unleashed massive production capabilities, continually sending various new weapons to the Northern Alliance. But at this moment, the situation in the West State was even more critical! "I''ll contact the domestic team immediately!" Dong Gong realized that not a single minute could be wasted; actions must be taken immediately. "Beside that, there''s also a brand-new, high-end modular production line that can be used to produce some of the core components that are temporarily beyond our industrial capabilities," Shen Hao added, "These items are quite expensive and it''s not safe to keep them here." Indeed it was not safe, as today the Blood Demons were still persistently harassing various important military factories with Advanced Blood Demons on a small scale. The power of the Chosen Ones in this country had fallen far behind and it was only by dispersing members of Shen Hao''s group and urgently redeploying a part of the Chosen Ones from the Eastern Country that they could barely hold off. Even so, it still interfered with production progress. Because of this, the strategic significance of this type of transport aircraft was genuinely extraordinary. However, the price was also extremely high. One plane alone would need eight million five hundred thousand points! Dong Gong''s talk of ten planes was, in fact, a bit too optimistic at the moment; Dnging out the points he currently had on hand wouldn''t be possible, and the points allocated elsewhere were also significant. However, earning points was his business. Weren''t they all over the map? While Dong Gong began to contact various parties, Shen Hao also started his first bout of earning points on the frontlines. He chose an area where the Blood Demons were relatively concentrated and where a significant number of heavy weapons were accumulated, directly descended from the sky, full Dominator pressure activated, moved swiftly propelled by Telekinesis, defensive power entirely handed to protective items, and further summoned clouds with talismans to enhance the lethality and range of the Thunder, turning himself into a battle harvester! Even though the Blood Demons had scattered as much as possible, they still allowed him to control or eliminate over ten thousand Blood Demons in just a matter of minutes. However, concentrated barrage fire followed soon thereafter. Each Blood Demon was the eyes of the Matrix, and Shen Hao''s location didn''t even need to rely on radar, but was directly bombarded on the map. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The number was so great that Shen Hao couldn''t sacrifice himself entirely. Even while feeling the rapid depletion of his physical and Extraordinary Power, he had to quickly retreat. But even so, the military victory he brought was still quickly disseminated among the troops. New motivation was provided to the soldiers who were already under tremendous stress. Truly a one-man army! Shen Hao alone, despite being just one person, could even tie down a Blood Demon army counted by hundreds of thousands! However, Shen Hao and some others were well aware that this was merely a victory for propaganda, and in the reality of the war, such performance couldn''t play a decisive role. The number of Blood Demons was simply too large, and their weapons too numerous. The West State had lost the entire south, along with more than seventy million people and a large stockpile of weapons, including nearly half of the industrial system. Each loss was extremely lethal. It could even be said that if it weren''t for Shen Hao and the external support, Human Civilization could very well have been defeated by the collapse of the West State. Some people were more than once grateful for Shen Hao''s presence. However, the West State was also paying the price, not just the current losses. Under Dong Gong''s coordination, the Global United Front swiftly established a comprehensive support project targeted at the West State''s front lines. The project required moving all remnants of the West State''s industrial capabilities, including all the remaining scientific researchers, through the White Level 10 transportation aircraft to the relatively safe East, and then massively producing military supplies there to support the West State''s frontline warfare in return. The moment this project came into effect, it meant that while the West State was receiving global support, it would also irretrievably lose most of its past accumulations. However, as the support project progressed, the Blood Demons also clearly sensed something. They grew increasingly restless, unwilling to delay any longer, and began to advance toward the frontline! Chapter 97 The Largest Meat Grinder in History! The Blood Demons had only just begun to move, and everyone could feel the oppressive force howling toward them.Even not just those on the battlefield, but people from all over the world were directing their attention to this place. Whether surfing the Internet, turning on the television, or listening to the radio, all the voices were talking about everything on the battlefield. Experience tales at empire "The human side has already paid a huge price in terms of personnel." "The new military plan has been comprehensively rolled out, every bullet we produce can hit a Blood Demon in the head!" "This is a battle for survival!" "Imagery from the frontline suggests that the number of Blood Demons could very well exceed fifteen million!" "The performance of the new weapons has completely exceeded people''s expectations, and the era of warfare has stepped into the future!" "Out of the five million soldiers, four million are new recruits! Many of them have not received even a single day of training!" "If we can''t stop them at the Hua Da Mountain Range, we will have to fight them again in the streets of New City." "The entire Hua Da Mountain Range will become the largest meat grinder in human history!" "..." Indeed, "meat grinder" was an apt description. As the largest natural barrier between the northern and southern parts of West State, the Hua Da Mountain Range was the best place to stop the Blood Demons'' onslaught. Once breached by the Blood Demons, it would be difficult for humans to block them on the plains, and tens of millions of people in dozens of cities would be exposed to the vast numbers of Blood Demons! Even before the battle officially began, military commanders were aware of the importance of this region. And now, the Blood Demons had also set their sights on this place. With their numerical advantage, they were spreading in other areas, drawing the attention of the human legions, while closing in on this massive mountain range that spanned a total length of nine hundred and eighty kilometers and was even wider than one hundred and thirty kilometers. "They not only want to break through here but also aim to occupy it, tearing open a stable route for large numbers to head to the northern plains." The voice inside the command center was equally resolute, "We must stop them at all costs. This place is even a natural barrier against nuclear weapons; unless it''s a heavyweight, no one can think of blowing it open." The action plan was quickly determined. They needed to take advantage of this natural barrier while it was still in their hands and establish countless defense points within this enormous mountain range! A large number of soldiers, along with a massive amount of weaponry, had to be deployed! The rapid action began. At the frontline at this time, countless young men, who had only just put on their military uniforms, rushed towards this great mountain range upon receiving their orders. Paddy Gwass was one of them. Two months ago, he was a handsome twenty-year-old man frequenting bars and clubs in New City, brimming with vigor, fully enjoying his youth in the bustling city. Even as the Blood Demons appeared and the frontline was pushed back, he was still able to hide in the rear, grateful for his luck. However, this so-called luck was nothing but a false bubble. On the day the bubble burst, his sister''s entire family had already turned into Blood Demons, his parents were killed instantly, his younger sister was also killed by a Blood Demon on the street, his uncle, his aunt''s family... In just an hour or two, he lost all his relatives. He came to this place filled with rage! sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Even if I die here, I have to kill at least ten Blood Demons, because they killed ten of my family members!" This was what Paddy often said to his comrades. Because of his high morale and good marksmanship, he even became the squad leader of this twenty-man squad. "Check your weapons, especially the Microwave Grenades. These things can instantly kill all living things within a five-meter radius, all!" Paddy roared while sitting in the rocking transport vehicle, "Each of you only has one, so unless you see at least three Blood Demons together, don''t throw it. Of course, if a Blood Demon gets to your face and shoves its tentacles into your mouth, don''t hesitateyou can at least break even!" "Wouldn''t you hesitate, Captain?" A big-bearded man in his thirties joked, "What if you don''t make it to ten?" "I will kill at least ten, and you guys need to keep count!" Paddy was confident, "I am the sharpshooter of the Shooting Drama Club, I have won in New City..." Boom! A huge explosion interrupted him. A mortar shell coming from a distance landed in front of the convoy, hitting a truck precisely. Over twenty people fell into the flames. But there was no time for them to react. More and more shells fell like rain from the sky, as if no aiming was needed, continuously landing beside them. The sound of explosions surrounded everyone in an instant! "Enemy attack!" Paddy only reacted at this time, hysterically screaming, "Get out of the vehicle! Get down and spread out!" Although they had not received military training, at this moment, some things were just instinct. Regardless of whether the vehicles had stopped properly, one by one, people jumped out in a panic, one of them screaming in agony as he jumped. "My foot, I''ve twisted my foot!" "Kai Ran!" Paddy seemed to want to run over and help his comrade, but after just a few steps, a shell hit the truck with precision, the huge impact sending him flying out! He crashed harshly against a tree. His vision darkened as he almost lost consciousness. But the sound of artillery soon awakened him, his ears completely filled with a ringing noise. He shook his throbbing head, watching soldiers running around him, seeing shell after shell falling densely, one teammate was blown away right in his line of sight, torn to pieces. The entire scene was like hell from a dream! "Retreat into the mountains, retreat into the mountains!" It wasn''t until someone yelled beside him, and someone rushed over to pull him up from the ground, that was the commander of their new recruit unit, and more and more people were heading in their direction. "Major!" Paddy began to run, shouting in a state of collapse, "What the hell is going on, what the hell is happening?" "Our defense line isn''t fully built yet, some Blood Demons with weapons snuck into the mountains, trying to disrupt us," the Major shouted back, "Pick up your Frozen Guns, don''t be stingy with the bullets, shoot on sight at any Blood Demon." The words ''Blood Demon'' seemed to trigger Paddy, and he finally remembered what he was here for. Grasping his new weapon and gritting his teeth, he closely followed the Major. And their camp finally began to counterattack, one shell after another flying overhead, various types mixed together, Paddy even saw from a distance that some areas were quickly shrouded in white fog, with Blood Demons struggling inside, only to be quickly frozen into ice sculptures! Yes, he finally saw the Blood Demons! The Major led them onto the high ground, below them in the mountains, a group of Blood Demons was constantly retreating! "Fire!" With an angry roar, everyone began shooting like mad! Paddy clearly saw the target he aimed at get hit by his shots, frozen in place, then riddled with bullets that shattered the Blood Demon''s head, the Blood Qi signifying death rising into the air. His face turned a fiery red, his blood burning. But in that instant, a scream came from nearby. "Right side, Blood Demons are coming through!" Hearing the roar, Paddy instinctively dodged, a blood-red tentacle whipping past him! He couldn''t help but scream out in agony. One of his ears along with half of his cheek was sliced off. But the Blood Demons! This was his second time seeing a Blood Demon up close! The last time was in New City, he helplessly watched his sister, who had escaped from home with him, get torn apart by a Blood Demon while he could only tremble. "Die, fuck!" Even though blood mixed with excruciating pain covered one eye, countless bullets still furiously discharged into the Blood Demon who was wielding more than a dozen guns with its tentacles, indiscriminately attacking! Only when the Blood Demon turned into an ice sculpture did Paddy stagger forward, plunging a high-frequency dagger, specially made and only possessed by squad leaders, deeply into its neck! "The first one!" "Well done!" The Major, who was also injured, shouted from the side, "There are a few more over there, keep your distance, don''t engage them in close combat!" The sound of gunfire never ceased for a moment; every second, someone died. The noise of distant artillery fire kept coming, some were running away scared, some were breaking down and screaming, while others, like Paddy, crazily fired at every Blood Demon they could see! As long as the Frozen Bullets hit a few times, they could greatly reduce the Blood Demons'' speed, even freezing them in place, turning them into live targets. But the number of Blood Demons was increasing rapidly, the batch that had infiltrated was much stronger than the average Blood Demon! At least Level 2! "We need support! We''ve got at least a thousand Blood Demons here, a thousand!" The Major had lost an arm, and the medics were urgently dressing his wound, but he could only continuously yell into the radio with his other arm. After suffering casualties that approached a third of their number, Paddy and the others finally received support; bolts of Thunder struck down from the sky, Shen Hao, passing by, took out the remaining hundreds of Blood Demons in a single breath. But scenes like this were not just happening in one place. Almost every Chosen One involved in the frontline battle had been sent out to support various places, as more and more soldiers kept arriving. Blood Demons were likewise pouring more and more of their numbers onto the battlefield, fighting everywhere, death everywhere! Even though it was just beginning, the Hua Da Mountains already appeared as a scene of carnage! But, this is war! Shen Hao tirelessly shuttled back and forth, and it wasn''t just this location that needed him; if a significant crisis arose on any other distant frontline, he had to rush there as well. His team members were also pulled from their posts in the factories at the rear to come to the front, while transport planes consistently flew in carrying various supplies. Every point Shen Hao earned was quickly invested into the battlefield! Chapter 98 Use Nuclear Weapons When Needed From sunrise to sunset, and again from sunrise to sunset...The war had officially started, and three days had passed. Yet the pace of the war not only hadn''t weakened, it had even intensified. Just in the Hua Da Mountain battlefield alone, both sides had already committed over ten million soldiers! Such a scale was unprecedented in the long history of mankind! The number of daily sacrifices was unimaginably high! Corpses piled up into hills, the streams running through the mountains were all covered in blood, and in some places, the soil had turned a dark brown from clotted blood and flesh, the air seemed to carry an unshakable scent of rust. That was the smell of fresh blood. Even Shen Hao, in these three days of intense combat, felt the limits of his body. Continue your adventure at empire The "Sovereign" was not omnipotent, and the human body didn''t have some gene lock that, once activated, enabled endless surges of power; even if one could freely tap into the full potential of one''s body and even soul, there were still limits. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Potions were consumed one after another continuously. Shen Hao could no longer remember how many Blood Demons he had killed, it should be said, since the war started, it was the first time he faced a large mass of Blood Demons that neither committed suicide nor were killed by the Matrix. Expanding the battlefront as much as possible, dispersing forces to break through, was the only way the Blood Demons could contain Shen Hao. Rigid, but indeed effective. The maximum range of the Dominator''s Suppression had increased nearly a hundredfold from the beginning, yet it was still only about eight or nine kilometers. Maintaining this maximum range required at least a second or two to make low-level Blood Demons give up resistance and kneel, and if they were Level 4 and 5, they could even resist for a few more seconds. After all, Shen Hao was only Level 8, and his basic three-dimensional stats hadn''t even met the requirements for class transfer, theoretically, a Chosen One of this level was far from having the ability to destroy cities at a strategic level. His invincibility was built on the foundation of Mythical Talent. The attack range of Thunder was broader, even without summoning thunderclouds, he was already able to accurately kill Blood Demons from high altitudes with the help of maps from distances of thirty to forty kilometers. But releasing hundreds of strikes at once was also his limit, and he needed at least seven or eight seconds to initiate a second wave of attacks. In just these three days, Shen Hao had killed over four hundred thousand Blood Demons. Just this portion alone had earned him one hundred and thirty million points! Averaging over one hundred and thirty thousand Blood Demons per day, all fell by his hands! The efficiency of earning points was naturally not as high as when the Blood Demons were concentrated in cities, but it was already the peak of what he could achieve now! Besides, point feedback from the Legion had also finally begun to explode in potential. In such a cruel and intense war, soldiers wielding the weapons he provided and Chosen Ones using the equipment he provided kept killing Blood Demons in large numbers, continuously providing him with points. This portion of the points had also skyrocketed to sixty million in these three days! Moreover, as the battlefield became fiercer and weapons produced with his brought technology and equipment began to be transported to the front lines from around the world, this number of points kept increasing. In these three days, Shen Hao had earned nearly two hundred million points! He was only one hundred million points away from the five hundred million points required for the White Level 11 Mall. At this rate, he could reach it in two more days at most. However, behind this number was also a tremendous number of sacrifices. In the process of rushing to far-off places to provide support, Shen Hao, taking advantage of this rare rest period, listened to Dong Gong''s summary report on the three-day war and top-level strategy of the Global United Front. "The total number of casualties has reached two million and one hundred thousand, among them, just the Hua Da Mountain battlefield saw one million and four hundred thousand casualties!" Dong Gong spoke with a somewhat heavy tone, "The total number of Blood Demons killed is around one million and three hundred thousand, and of those, four hundred thousand were dealt with by you alone; another two hundred thousand were dealt with by thousands of Chosen Ones, actually reaching a combat loss ratio of three to one! The number of Chosen Ones sacrificed has also surpassed three hundred." Three humans for one Blood Demon. This was still under the condition where humans had preemptively occupied favorable terrain and carried out comprehensive defenses. Once the Blood Demons completely breached the defenses and shifted the battlefield to plains or urban areas, this ratio would drastically increase! A missile landing in an open area might cause casualties to only one-fifth of those it would hit, but striking a similarly dense group of human troops would result in casualties exceeding eighty percent. New weapons had yet to reach a production efficiency comparable to older versions. "This is why, two hours ago, the Global United Front made a decision to massively start ''Parasite Volunteer Registration'', according to current research, with the use of drugs and a low-priced product, the success rate could reach eighty-seven percent, and each successful individual would consume an average of eighty points, the project also needs your approval and support," Dong Gong said again. Research on Blood Demons had been ongoing, especially after the initiation of the Global United Front, when death row inmates worldwide were gathered and put into relevant research, significantly increasing research efficiency. However, considering the cost, an 87% success rate had already reached the limits of what could be achieved in a short period. Even if the success rate were to be increased further, the costs involved could not be widely distributed on a large scale. Nevertheless, the role these "Extraordinary Humans" could play in the Blood Demon battlefield was also incredibly astounding. If it were genuinely possible to create an army entirely made up of "Parasite Failures," it would undoubtedly bring a powerful new force to the battlefield. "87%?" Shen Hao repeated the number. It might only be 13%, but once widely implemented, that meant the deaths of at least tens of thousands of people. However, more people died on the battlefield! This project, being public, didn''t have to worry about lacking participants, not to mention those who had no choice but to step onto the battlefield, especially those heading to the meat grinder at the West State frontlines, who would definitely sign up enthusiastically. Once they survived, not only would they possess extraordinary powers, but they would also become the nemesis of the Blood Demons! Therefore, after confirming this, Shen Hao did not hesitate and agreed immediately. "I will first buy properties worth 30 million points to gather an army of 500,000 to test the effects," he said. "Yes," Dong Gong responded. Then he continued to deliver the following content. This content, however, was about nuclear weapons. "The headquarters is now discussing whether to increase the use of nuclear weapons," Dong Gong paused, then further explained, "They have already been used more than a dozen times, mainly to destroy some factories. The direct damage to Blood Demons themselves isn''t significant because they are too scattered now. Even the support to the frontline is incremental. To have a decisive effect, carpet-bombing would be necessary, requiring the use of over five hundred megatonnage nuclear weapons. The impact of that number is not only on the southern region of West Stateit would result in large amounts of radioactive dust entering the atmosphere and spreading rapidly, threatening over a billion people with higher-than-standard radiation. More importantly, according to experimental results, Blood Demons possess far greater resistance to radiation than humans. Their true core comprises only a small part and could essentially be considered an Extraordinary Race." Although the power of nuclear weapons is immense, one should not be over-reliant on them. The core lethality of these weapons is still relatively concentrated. The damage range is mainly supported by thermal radiation and shock waves, but in the current situation, nuclear weapons pose a greater threat to humans themselves than to Blood Demons. A radius that is fatal to humans is not significantly harmful to Blood Demons. This is also the main reason why they have not been used on a large scale on the open battlefield until now. The strategic dispersion and prolongation of the battle line by Blood Demons is also, in a sense, a prevention measure. In some respects, Shen Hao was akin to a human-shaped nuclear weapon, perhaps even more exaggerated than one. For Blood Demons, once they clustered too much in one area, the loss brought by a dropped nuclear weapon could not compare to the greater damage caused by Shen Hao''s sudden arrival. This situation provoked inevitable hesitation in command. "Let''s wait another day," Shen Hao finally said, "The White Level 11 Mall will also open tomorrow." "Understood," Dong Gong''s tone finally included more confidence. "Use the nuclear weapons as necessary, even if full coverage, large-scale usage proves costly, we can first alleviate some pressure on the frontline," Shen Hao expressed his stance again, "As for the radiation problem, there will be many opportunities to resolve that later. With the mall, our technology is also rapidly advancing; today''s problems may not persist in the future." "Yes, indeed, some people hold this opinion," Dong Gong responded. He was not just reporting this time, but also seeking Shen Hao''s opinion. Although Shen Hao was not directly involved in the strategic command at the rear, his influence was omnipresent. It was not just because of his formidable individual strength, comparable to an army, but also because he held the future of civilization in his hands. Indeed, the mall. So far, aside from Shen Hao, the highest-level mall opened by other Chosen Ones was only Level 6. The gap to Level 11 was simply too significant. Just several hours after Shen Hao expressed his views, the Global United Front swiftly responded. Over thirty megatonnage nuclear weapons exploded in various areas in the southern region of West State the same day! Although it was still unknown how many Blood Demons were killed, it indeed had some effect. The tremendous pressure on the frontline was also temporarily eased. Meanwhile, after another day of rampant slaughter, Shen Hao''s total points finally reached 200 million! White Level 11 Mall, open! Chapter 99 A Leap to Level 11 Products As soon as the White Level 11 Mall opened, Shen Hao first checked the total points requirement for the next level.As expected, it was an entire ten billion points. With this number, it would become the primary path for all civilizations to focus on accumulating points onto a single individual as much as possible. At least, it would be the main path in the early stages. It''s unknown if this will change later on. Shen Hao then looked at the specific content within the mall. The foundational knowledge on the three paths of civilization had all been further strengthened. It was no longer just the basic cultivation methods and basic extraordinary means, but had moved up a few tiers. For instance, in the path of cultivation, there appeared "Basics of Crafting Magical Treasures," "Learning Alchemy from Scratch," and in the path of magic, there also appeared "Creation of Magic Devices" and "The One Hundred and Eight Precautions of Potion Making" among other fundamental knowledge products. They were still pricey, but for civilizations that had just started down these two paths, they were incredibly valuable. Beyond that, the tiers of the other products had clearly risen considerably. It''s difficult to evaluate the goods in the paths of cultivation and magic due to a lack of precise understanding, but in technology, there was an obvious increase! For examplea ready-made production line for exoskeleton armor! And blueprints for the production of full-body driving armor! Large-scale nuclear-powered propulsion engines! Deflection field city anti-air defenses! ... The most expensive item among these was the city anti-air defense system, which according to its description, could cause most physical air strike weapons not exceeding the speed of Mach thirteen to deviate and forcefully avoid cities. And this was still just some of the technologies and products closely related to the military. The items released for civilian use were even more exaggerated. Even blueprints for civilian floating engines could be found! Cancer cure technology, artificial organ technology, high-strength alloy technology... It basically covered all different domains such as biology, information, machinery, and power, etc. Although, admittedly, to actually produce these real-world technological goods, one must reach the technological foundation and industrial level required by the technical specifications, but given the pre-existing high-tech foundation of human civilization, some blueprints can be rapidly applied, even directly into the current war! Moreover, in the other two paths of civilization, there were also products that piqued Shen Hao''s interest. For example, an item named [Malice Crystal]. It could detect if others harbored any strong malice within a certain range. The crystal wasn''t expensive, and could perfectly serve as an excellent alternative to the Spirit Testing Ball. Dong Gong had also reported that one of the biggest problems at the front was still in differentiating the Blood Demon. When Blood Demons concealed their identities and disguised themselves, it was very difficult to distinguish them from humans; the front had already experienced the Blood Demons pretending to be friendly forces to get close and then launching surprise attacks more than once. Although Spirit Testing Balls and detection devices had been widely distributed to the front lines, their principles of detection were based on the detection of Extraordinary Creatures, which was too monotonous. During detection, Chosen Ones or those carrying weapons and equipment of the Extraordinary Domain would also be detected. Clearly, once the "Parasite Loser Army" entered the battlefield, the use of these items would become even more difficult. In comparison, the Malice Crystal could not only accurately distinguish the enemy on the front lines but also serve as an early warning mechanism. Preventing covert attacks. Obviously, it would be better. Besides that, the resources for increasing personal strength had also seen significant improvement. Even accessories used to assist in cultivation began to appear. For instance, Spirit Gathering Arrays, Meditation Crystals, Body Tempering Potions. "Level 10 is indeed a breakthrough tier," Shen Hao remarked as he viewed the array of products, confirming his speculations. After all, the goods available after a job change would definitely differ from those before. If the tech level of previous tiers could still be considered the near future, the current one had reached the true meaning of the future, at least the technology level two hundred years from now. By comparison, the products from the other two paths should be on a similar level. He suddenly remembered that today was also the day of the VIP mall reset and couldn''t help but feel more anticipatory. Having interacted with more Blue Quality products over time, Shen Hao now understood that the Level represents a whole tier of technology, while Quality indicates a higher application of this technological tier. For example, if derived from the same tier of technology considered Level 5 civilization, an ordinary mass-produced civilian-use Gauss rifle is just White Level 5. But a military Gauss rifle would be Blue Level 5. An aircraft-mounted Gauss cannon would be Purple Level 5. And an enormous Gauss heavy cannon used on super-large military installations like aircraft carriers would be Golden Level 5! Even without a revolutionary difference in civilization tiers, the power difference between different Qualities is immense. ``` Upgrading to the White Level 11 Mall means that in the VIP level 1 VIP Mall, there is also a chance for Blue Level 11 items to appear! Some of them even offer permanent unlock permissions for unlimited purchases. Shen Hao immediately opened it. At first glance, he was drawn to a Blue Level 9 product. Not only because the product sold unlock permissions but also because it was the first time a biological product had appeared! Indeed, the image showed a lively looking gray-white mouse. [Product Name: Ice Gray Rat] [Product Quality: Blue Elite] [Product Level: Level 9] [Points: 1000 for 30,000 points] [This is an extremely cost-effective battle familiar. It''s quick and agile, capable of exhaling a frigid white mist that rapidly freezes prey. It''s a great helper for capturing prey and keeping it fresh and is even a favorite pet for cooling off in the summer. A thousand units come in a group, and controlling the swarm precisely only requires a contract with the rat king.] [Note 1: The intelligence of the individuals, other than the rat king, is low and their magic power is volatile, so be careful of frostbite when touching them.] [Note 2: They can be bred in large quantities, but the level of the offspring will depend on the magic power level in their growing environment.] "This kind of battle familiar... averages thirty points each?" Shen Hao carefully read through the detailed introduction and couldn''t help but be amazed. Even if it took eight Ice Gray Rats to kill a Blood Demon, it would still be a huge profit! You should know that the automated weapons he had previously purchased, even if they required basic firing orders from humans, would provide him with more points feedback! Some highly automated robots even offered feedback that could approach eighty percent! They would be judged by the system as mainly killed by him. Presumably, these biological products would be the same! With the points hack giving double points, if it took eight Ice Gray Rats to exchange for one Blood Demon, he would break even! Anything less would be a huge profit! Even if he couldn''t break even, just the fact that it could increase the total accumulated number of points was already a win. "It''s worth a try," Shen Hao had already decided to buy a group to test. More importantly, now that the mall has even started carrying these kinds of biological items, who knows what products will appear in the future. Shen Hao then turned his attention to other types. There were no Blue Level 11 unlock products, but there was a one-time purchase, Blue Level 11 product that caught Shen Hao''s eye. Although it could only be purchased once, it was a blueprint item. For a technology blueprint item, even if you unlock it, you only need to buy it once! What''s more important is the product itself. It was an extremely potent armed drone. Only the size of a motorcycle, though it used miniaturized jet flight technology, the introduction stated that the drone''s most valuable feature was actually its powerful intelligent program! It can understand various commands with precision, has strong friend-or-foe recognition, and powerful combat analysis capabilities, and can even flexibly calculate trajectories and dodge attacks. The annotation was just four words. City Killer! These four words alone could let one imagine the excellent combat capabilities of this small drone. Equipped with freezing bullets or other Blood Demon-specific weapons, it definitely has the potential to become a nightmare for Blood Demons! It''s just not known whether, with current human industrial technology, there is the possibility of mass production. However, some components that can''t be produced can also be directly purchased from the mall. The worst case is that energy can''t be produced, and materials and chips are worse off, but it''s still much cheaper than buying the entire drone. All in all, Shen Hao was very satisfied with the mall update. Whether it''s the White Level 11 Mall or the few items refreshed in the VIP mall, they all have a high application environment. "I wonder if a higher VIP level like VIP2 or even higher will have even better products," he thought somewhat insatiably. But he didn''t waste time. While buying potentially useful products, he also got in touch with Dong Gong. Just the barest description of some products was enough to clearly feel Dong Gong''s joy from his side. "This drone''s intelligent program, perhaps with a simple modification, could be directly installed into our existing drones!" he said directly, "You have already provided some lower-level drone production technology before. Even if it''s not as refined as this new one, we''re already producing them in large quantities. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If we can apply this intelligent program, we can quickly deploy a large number on the battlefield in a short time!" The war''s backdrop was actually far from as simple as what the ordinary soldiers could see. It had become a comprehensive test for every aspect of civilization! In places unseen by the common people, talents from all fields around the world were coming together, especially in the industrial field. Human civilization was digesting the technologies brought by the Chosen One Mall at an incredible speed and was bursting with powerful potential for warfare. Every day, countless factories were starting production, and the various supplies invested in the battlefield were doubling, the number of weapons each soldier received was increasing every day, and various new weapons were continuously put into the battlefield. Once a type of weapon was validated through actual combat, it would enter a mode of frenzied production! Drones were one of them. ``` Chapter 100 Reversal of the Loss Ratio! On the fifth day of the war today, the support provided by drones already accounts for twenty-five percent of the frontline support.In just another five or six days, the support from drones will completely surpass the combined support from the air force, missiles, the Chosen Ones, and all other types of firepower support. Therefore, the strategic significance of the Blue Level 11 drone technology that Shen Hao brought at this moment is, in fact, even greater than he had anticipated. Even if this program isn''t effective on all drone models, just using it as a framework reference will greatly enhance combat efficiency. In the end, Dong Gong even remarked, "Just give us another six months, and at this rate, the Blood Demons of this scale will become trivial to deal with." Indeed, this rate of growth far exceeded their past understanding. Although it mainly relies on the mall on the Chosen One panel, the potential that human civilization has burst forth has also astonished many. "Surviving the trial and becoming stronger is what truly matters," Shen Hao said. "Give me a coordinate now, and I will purchase items from the mall." "Yes," Dong Gong responded quickly. Of course, Shen Hao wasn''t responsible for transportation, his time was extremely precious; every minute could result in the death of hundreds, or even thousands of Blood Demons, saving more lives of frontline soldiers. As the batch of goods Shen Hao sent off made its way, the situation on the battlefield was also quietly changing. Perhaps ordinary people couldn''t feel it, but the frontline soldiers undoubtedly sensed it the most clearly. At this moment, it was the sixth day of the battle at the Hua Da Mountains. Paddy was still alive. He was currently in a trench carved out halfway up the mountain, an excellent defensive position found by the headquarters, surrounded by dense high mountains. It was difficult for long-range missiles or air-dropped bombs to lock on and hit, and ordinary shells, thanks to the trenches dug quickly and various defense facilities, could already be barely withstood. Unless a shell fell right into the trench, as happened yesterday to a group of unlucky ones, even their bodies were mingled together, indistinguishable from each other. In any case, if the Blood Demons wanted to break through here, they could only resort to the most primitive method. A charge. Primitive, yet still very dangerous, Paddy could no longer remember how many times he had fought in the past two or three days, and he had nearly died several times, but he had still survived. Except for losing an ear and half of his facial skin on the first day, he hadn''t received any serious injuries. Now in the camp, everyone called him "Lucky Paddy." Paddy himself was quite cheerful about it. "I''ve already killed thirteen Blood Demons; I originally wanted to kill only ten, now that''s more than enough," he would say this to anyone he met. To have a good mood on the battlefield, one must first not be afraid of death, and Paddy was not afraid, he didn''t even need drugs for numbness. "Hey, Paddy," a new major bent over as he walked through the trench, greeting Paddy, "Going to welcome the new recruit?" "Someone new has arrived?" Paddy suddenly became interested. "There isn''t a Blood Demon hidden among them like the day before yesterday, is there?" "Not so unlucky this time, they came through a secure route," the corner of the major''s eye twitched. The previous major had died in that incident, but as per the regulations, all new recruits must meet their highest-ranking frontline officer immediately. "Okay then," Paddy shrugged, almost as if disappointed, "I also hope not." The major wanted to say something else, but a loud roar suddenly came from not far away, followed by more whistling sounds filling the entire sky. Both men ducked down! "Damn, here they come!" the major''s voice sharpened. "Just in time, Major, this is the best welcome for the new recruits," Paddy laughed loudly, quickly opening the tablet strapped to his arm, "Let''s try the new guy we just got this morning!" If it had been before, they could only have retaliated with artillery shells, starting with ordinary gunpowder explosions, then moving to large-scale frozen shells, and later more microwave shells, but now they had a bunch of odd equipment. Just a light tap of the finger, and two drones flew out, more people were performing the same operation, more and more drones flew out, varied in size and style. All styles included. This was called real combat testing! "Major, a poor guy died, I took his drone permissions," Paddy yelled in the mouth of the cannon, "Don''t fight me for it." S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In just six short days, he had gone from a third-class private soldier to the current lieutenant, his permissions second only to the major in the entire camp. "Not fighting you, I''ve got to check on those damn new recruits, fuck!" the major cursed. Paddy was completely immersed in the new weapons. Before this, he had never played with drones, but this new gadget didn''t need to be controlled; he just had to watch the screen and manually determine if those locked on were enemies or not. Just by looking at those blatantly visible tentacles, there was no need to guess. "Fire! Fire! Let me see your power!" The moment the command was issued, all the drones that had locked onto the enemy opened fire. A dense barrage of frozen bullets poured down, effortlessly passing through the gaps in the jungle and striking the Blood Demons with precision. Then they switched to heavy weapons and fired bursts at the necks. The rise of Blood Qi signified the death of the Blood Demons. "Three more! We''ve taken down another three!" Paddy shouted excitedly. Just the day before yesterday, he had killed two Blood Demons and faced great danger, even losing four comrades. But now, all he had to do was hide and give orders! He was eager to find more Blood Demons. Just then, the voice of the major came through his headset. "Hey, guys, we''ve got some special new comrades. Make sure not to hit them, watch out, each of them has an identification chip inside! Leave some of the frozen Blood Demons for them to finish off!" "New comrades?" Paddy peered at the drone footage and indeed saw a group of unusual people. The biggest feature was that they too controlled blood! Although not as grotesquely shaped as the Blood Demons, they could also control several weapons at a time! Paddy even saw one of them pierce a frozen Blood Demon''s body with a tentacle, clearly crazy about drawing the opponent''s blood! Within a moment, that Blood Demon turned into a dried corpse! And the blood-manipulating tentacles visibly increased in number. "Cool!" Paddy already knew what this was! Parasite Failures, with an eighty-seven percent chance of survival! He had just heard the recruitment message from the broadcast two days ago, and now, today, they were already entering the battlefield! "Eighty-seven percent, damn, that''s much higher than the survival rate on the battlefield!" Paddy couldn''t help but shout on the channel, "Major, when can we get a chance like this!" Similar cries were incessant. Clearly, a thirteen percent mortality rate did not make these battle-hardened people fear or hesitate at all; they even felt the rate was too low! "Forget it, I signed up the first time, and haven''t been picked yet!" the major bellowed, "There are only so many captured Blood Demon Mothers, better think about how to deal with these damn Blood Demons right now, wait, that new recruit, don''t run, the faster you run the quicker you die...fuck!" The last words told them that a new recruit was gone. But that was only too normal, maybe the Blood Demons had chosen this time to attack because they found there were new recruits, for here, it only took a day or two for a new recruit to become a veteran! Paddy didn''t speak, totally immersed in the battle. "The fourth, the fifth, the sixth...hahaha, these three were actually standing together, twenty-two, I''ve killed twenty-two!" he felt like rushing out of cover and shouting! Never before had war felt as exhilarating as it did today! In the end, the Blood Demons abandoned two hundred desiccated corpses and fled in panic. When assessing the battle losses, they had only lost a mere hundred and fifty people. Among them, more than seventy were new recruits! For the first time, the casualty ratio between the humans and the Blood Demons had reversed! And this situation wasn''t unique to this location; nearly every battlefield with the new weapons, especially those with the new drones, had shown a definite advantage! At least compared to the savagery of the previous few days, this was indeed an advantage! The moment Dong Gong got the detailed data, he reported to Shen Hao: "The Parasite Loser Army has been deployed in batches on the battlefield and has played a certain role, but, the intelligent drones and Ice Gray Rats have achieved the greatest combat results, especially in the jungle and mountainous terrains where some Blood Demons couldn''t even spot the drones hidden by leaves and the Ice Gray Rats scurrying at their feet. The research institute has already started on the artificial breeding of Ice Gray Rats, but there might not be enough time. The headquarters is asking if you can purchase more." "That can be done, this kind of ''weapon'' is probably the most cost-effective," Shen Hao was also closely monitoring his points. His strength had officially reached Level 9. Three basic triple-digit attributes, except his Constitution was a bit lower at forty-seven, his Spirit and Transcendent had both surpassed fifty. With his equipment, his efficiency in killing Blood Demons was even higher. But even so, the points he earned from killing Blood Demons throughout the day were completely surpassed by the points feedback! Yes, ever since products from Level 11 of the shop or related results were deployed on the battlefield, the numbers for points feedback had skyrocketed! In just one day, he had gained a whopping one hundred and fifty million points just from feedback! Adding his own kills, just today he had accumulated nearly two hundred and forty million points. He was almost reaching the White Level 12 shop. Shen Hao could even clearly feel that victory was near! Chapter 101 The Despair of the Blood Demon Not only did Shen Hao have this feeling, but many others shared the same sentiment!Even though the war had not completely ended, a subtle change had already emerged in the atmosphere among the top headquarters of the Global United Front. People were more confident about the war, and their actions became more decisive. Even the propaganda in the rear had quietly undergone a transformation. "Today''s casualty numbers for soldiers on the West State front line have reached a six-day low!" "All kinds of new weapons are playing a huge role." "Drones are more accurate and flexible than human soldiers, and most importantly, they can''t be parasitized by those damned Blood Demons!" "The first set of full-coverage exoskeleton armor produced on the assembly line has been loaded onto transport planes; this armor will usher in a new era of warfare, and it will shape an invincible iron army for humanity!" "...." Every piece of news focused on various new weapons. But this kind of propaganda was indeed more effective than directly promoting the front-line battle situations. Even the recruitment numbers in various regions began to grow further. It should be noted that apart from West State and Northern Alliance, where the battles were fiercest, other regions still maintained conscription systems. Yet, the emergence of these new weapons stirred up people''s fighting spirit, and just the chance to join the "Mechanical Army" was enough to attract a large number of young people to enlist. Even if the full-cover exoskeleton armor was limited in number due to cost, mass production of external skeletons had begun. In the most intense battle zones, every soldier could now be equipped with one! This undoubtedly greatly enhanced the combat capabilities of the frontline warriors. They now had greater speed, stronger defense, and could even carry more weapons and ammo! It was proven that choosing technology as the main direction of development was undoubtedly the correct decision. Humanity''s potential for warfare was experiencing an astounding explosion. Contrary to the increasingly high morale of the humans, the Blood Demons had fallen into an unspoken slump. If it were not for the strict order within Blood Demon society, the obvious reversal trend alone would have been enough to make the frontline Blood Demon soldiers lose their will to fight, or even start to mutiny. After all, their combat losses were just as staggeringly large. But while the ordinary soldiers might not have much emotion, the Blood Demon Mother and the high-level Blood Demons had already fallen into a state of anxiety and panic. At this moment, the Blood Demon Mother was convening yet another collective meeting. The Blood Demon Mothers attending this meeting were less than eighty in number. Together with the thirty-something from the Northern Alliance and the forty-something who ventured out to sea in search of more troops, there were now less than one hundred and sixty Blood Demon Mothers left alive and standing on the other side of the war. Despite having the strength of Level 7 and Level 8, all the surviving Blood Demon Mothers dared not set foot on the battlefield. Or rather, those who dared had already all fallen at the front lines. Humans were now closely monitoring the parasitic incidents on the front lines. Once a parasite was discovered, Shen Hao would arrive at the scene immediately and proceed to ruthlessly and extensively sweep the area. No Blood Demon Mother could escape under such a vast range and incredibly precise pursuit. The remaining seventy-odd were almost all dealt with single-handedly by Shen Hao. Among them, even two with Purple Level Talents had no power to resist. Now, they had only two Purple Epic Talent holders left, one here and the other in the Northern Alliance. They were also the highest commanders of the Blood Demons. One principal and one deputy had established their order. At this moment, the highest commander of the West State Blood Demons, sitting in the main seat, finally spoke up, breaking the heavy atmosphere at the meeting. "If this continues, our civilization is doomed to extinction, and time is no longer on our side," its voice was hoarse and damp; it was obvious that only a progeny sat here. The rest of the Blood Demons were mostly the same. There were human satellites in the sky, a power they had yet to control to this day, and no one dared to really gather in their true forms. Should the humans take notice, a megaton nuclear weapon would be all it took to end the war abruptly. "Perhaps we should not have dispersed. We should have sent all forty million soldiers over," spoke up one Mother at this point. "Foolish!" Before the Blood Demon Commander could speak, another Mother sternly rebuked, "Such density gathered together would be gifting points to him! Haven''t you realized we''ve given up more than enough? Look at the front-line intelligence, the weapons humans possess are growing stronger and stronger! They even have Extraordinary Creatures as powerful troops!" Indeed, it referred to the Ice Gray Rat. This small but indeed formidable biological weapon had recently left them utterly disheveled. But what shocked them even more was how such a thing could appear! Although the cost was unknown, with such quantity, it definitely couldn''t be too high, and coupled with such power, it definitely was not just of White Level Quality! But the problem was, higher-quality items should only appear as drops, yet this quantity clearly indicated they could be purchased in bulk from the Chosen One Mall! But why? At that moment, as this topic was brought up, many Blood Demon Mothers showed a look of bewilderment in their eyes. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They had lost most of their memories about their own civilization, as well as the knowledge they had obtained from the Chosen One panel. However, it was still vaguely certain that there were no Blue Level items available for purchase in the mall! All of them were only White Level. So, why? Why are humans different from them? "Perhaps, it''s because of a higher-level mall." It was not until the end that the highest commander sitting in the main seat, with a hoarse voice, said: "Ladies and gentlemen, the fundamental reason for our failure is actually only onethat most powerful Chosen One. Without him, the Parasitic Ability we chose would have been the bane of this civilization. They were so scattered and so keen on infighting, even creating so many weapons that could easily kill themselves. We should have won easily, butthat man broke everything! He almost single-handedly reversed all our advantages!" That''s right! The emotions of some Blood Demons were instantly aroused. "It''s all his fault!" "That man!" "Our civilization''s greatest enemy in its resurrection!" "Humans are no match for us, except for him!" "..." The multitude of voices that rose up densely showed the Blood Demons'' anger towards Shen Hao, as well as their fear! And the latter was even more prevalent. Because up to now, including the Blood Demon Commander seated in the main seat with a Purple Epic Talent, no one dared to call out Shen Hao''s name! As if the name carried a special magic power. As if just by mentioning it, that person would be alerted, and the Thunder would descend upon their heads in the shortest time! This fear had reached a certain level. However, after venting, a deep sense of helplessness and despair gradually emerged in the hearts of each Blood Demon Mother. Everyone understood that as long as that person existed, their own civilization''s hope of revival was continuously diminishing. The entire civilization was gradually slipping into a second abyss. If they failed, there would be no third chance for them. The Blood Demon Commander also sensed the despair that pervaded the venue and suddenly intensified the tone, raising his voice and saying, "To win this war! To revive our civilization! The only way, the only hope, is onekill that Chosen One!" All Blood Demons looked at the leader they had chosen. "As long as we kill that Chosen One, we no longer have to hide in the rear, we can bring the greatest fear to humans, we could even infiltrate the humans, wildly growing our offspring." The voice of the Blood Demon Commander seemed to carry some kind of temptation, some sort of determination, "We could also snatch all the technology gained by humans from the Chosen One Mall for ourselves. Without that Chosen One, they will also lose the chance to become stronger; we will easily win this Trial and revive our civilization!" Some hope seemed to be reviving in the hearts of a few Blood Demon Mothers. That''s right, they still had hope. This hope didn''t lie in the more than forty million Blood Demons still existing, nor in the Northern Alliance Blood Demons being defeated by reinforcements from the Eastern Country, but solely in that one Chosen One. Kill him! Then there''s still hope! "Instead of slowly waiting for death on the battlefield, instead of letting that Chosen One continue to grow stronger, continue to upgrade the mall with our bones, we might as well take a gamble!" the Blood Demon Commander almost enunciated every word, "At all costs, concentrate all our power, kill him!" "Kill him!" It started with one Blood Demon Mother who began shouting loudly; more and more Blood Demon Mothers joined in the same shout. "Kill him!" "Kill him!" "Kill him!" "..." The voices grew louder, and more and more Blood Demon Mothers roared, as if doing so could give them courage! But anyway, the will to fight was indeed being mobilized within all Blood Demon Mothers. They didn''t know exactly how they were going to kill him, but they already understood that, with the tide turning against them at the front lines, killing that Chosen One was the last hope of their entire civilization, as well as their last chance at survival! However, watching this spectacle, a trace of sadness also emerged in the depths of the Blood Demon Commander''s heart. If they had been able to unite like this earlier, if they had had such courage, then perhaps, their civilization wouldn''t have failed in the Trial, much less have come this far. But regret at that moment was meaningless. That trace of emotion quickly receded, leaving only determination. They once shrank back in the face of a dead end. Now, they could not shrink back a second time! Chapter 102 Dawn is Approaching! Shen Hao naturally was unaware of the meeting on the Blood Demon''s side.However, the front line had indeed experienced some changes over the past two or three days. The offensive of the Blood Demons had become even more ferocious. They seemed to disregard any costs, not even minding the threat of nuclear weapons, gradually increasing their deployment of forces. Some of the Blood Demon Subordinates even went to the front lines without weapons, directly thrown into several intense battlefields. Over these two days, the opportunity to launch nuclear weapons had also exceeded twenty. Since the start of the war, nearly seventy nuclear weapons, including ones with megaton-range yields, had been used, causing unprecedented destruction in human history. "The Blood Demon can''t hold on any longer!" Not only did the top echelon of the Global United Front think so, even the propaganda directed at the civilians conveyed the same message. "Now is the darkest hour just before the dawn!" "Hold on, victory is coming soon!" "This is the Blood Demon''s final madness!" "Listen, the cheers of victory have begun!" "Ending the war, a new era awaits ahead for each of us!" "Dawn is near!" "..." In such circumstances, whether it was the soldiers at the front or the people tirelessly engaged in industrial production and military logistics behind the lines, everyone was gritting their teeth, trying to endure through this most fierce and equally difficult period. At least one thing was certain. After ending this war, the world would enter an entirely new post-war era, where a variety of inconceivable technologies would dramatically transform people''s lives! And not just technology. In domains not known to most, the research concerning the Extraordinary Path of Cultivation had yielded exciting results. Though it''s true that cultivation required consuming basic "Extraordinary Elements", such as "Spirit Stones" and "Demon Crystals" purchased from the Mall, compared to directly using cultivation resources to increase individual strength, it was still infinitely cheaper! The path of cultivation for all people might still have its ups and downs, but it could already accommodate the cultivation needs of at least several million people! You know, Shen Hao wasn''t the only one with points; aside from him, most of the Chosen Ones had been participating in this Blood Demon war as well. Their Points Mall Levels might be far inferior to Shen Hao''s, but to buy items like Spirit Stones didn''t require a high-level Points Mall, including some of the most basic cultivation resources used to assist in cultivation. In other words, these massive but previously less useful points now played a significant role in the base foundation of the Extraordinary Path within the entire civilization. This situation indeed excited some people tremendously, even more so than the average person, anticipating the world after victory. However, the darkness before dawn is often the darkest time. The Blood Demons'' cost-ignorant deployment might truly be their final madness, but this madness also brought immense pressure to the soldiers on the frontline. "Mad, truly mad!" Major Paddy''s sixth commander was bellowing in front of him. "These Blood Demons have definitely gone mad; this charge has lasted for over fifty hours! At least five thousand, no! Seven thousand Blood Demons have targeted us here. Damn it, we are just a small defensive position! What good does it do them to capture this place at such a high cost? What in the world are they trying to accomplish?" "What else can they do, Major? They are sending themselves to death," Paddy slowly blew out a ring of smoke, "Didn''t you listen to the morning news? The Blood Demons know they''re beaten. These low-level subordinates are just like clone soldiers; if not sent to the battlefield to be expended, what else? Are they going to hand over points to our Savior?" The Major, looking at Paddy''s nonchalant demeanor, twitched at the corner of his eye. When he had arrived at this position and learned that there was a "new recruit" here who had been involved in the Hua Da Mountain campaign from the first day and had survived till now, he was utterly astonished. In the biggest war meat grinder in human history, the survival number of the first batch of new recruits was even less than one percent! Out of a hundred, only one person survived, and among those who survived, at least seventy percent were because they were injured and sent to the rear. Those who still remained on the battlefield were one in three hundred! And here was one of them. The nickname "Lucky Paddy" was truly well-deserved. But even more fatal, this guy had already lost five commanders! An average of one dead every three days! "Paddy, I must remind you," the Major gritted his teeth and said viciously, "you are already a Captain. If I am sacrificed, you will have to take over as Major!" Paddy jolted, shouting in a panic, "Don''t even think about it!" The rest of the soldiers burst into hearty laughter. Even on such an intense frontline battlefield, people''s instincts drove them to seek anything that could alleviate tension and stress. There is no doubt that in this position, Paddy is such a "thing". Actually, Paddy''s mindset had already changed. Initially, he thought as long as he killed more than ten Blood Demons, he could die, but now he had killed more than thirty Blood Demons and didn''t want to die anymore. He wanted to live and go back to see that "new era" talked about in the news! Discover hidden tales at empire "Everyone, we won against the Blood Demons wielding twenty guns, now facing these weaponless ones that can only flail their ugly tentacles, can we still lose?" Paddy stood up, yelled at everyone under the roar of cannon fire, "For humanity, for the new era!" "For the new era!" everyone yelled together. Even though a shell fell among a few people not far away and exploded in mid-air into a rain of blood, the soldiers had only to fight. Situations like this were not uncommon on battlefields around the world. Especially as a critical region in the war, the West State had seen a significant rise in casualties on its battlefields after they had initially begun to decrease significantly. Even in some areas, the Blood Demons nearly broke through the defense lines several times, only to be barely held back by Shen Hao''s emergency support, but even so, numerous Blood Demons successfully penetrated to the rear, causing considerable losses to some people in the cities. It was only now that the main industries of the West State were continuously moving towards the East, preventing the impact from expanding to the logistical side of the war. But even so, the war had indeed come to its most difficult time. A large number of soldiers fell just before dawn. During such times, Shen Hao had not even a moment to breathe. He had even become accustomed to commuting back and forth on a fighter jet and could sleep even while accelerating under a twenty G load. The mall had already officially reached White Level 12 a few days prior, and the accumulated points had now reached a whopping 1.4 billion! However, although the products in the White Level 12 mall had been upgraded once again, the change they brought to the battlefield was not as pronounced as before. After all, on the frontline battlefields, humanity''s advantage was continuously expanding with a large number of newly produced weapons and equipment being deployed, leaving the Blood Demons with only their numerical advantage. However, the tens of millions of Blood Demon Subordinates obtained from the southern region of the West State were mostly low-level and were rapidly being depleted now. The remaining number was estimated to be less than twenty-five million. As for the Northern Alliance, since it was closer to the East, the largest and most advanced military factory in the world, it received even more weapons support than the East and, combined with the fact that many powerful nations there were less damaged, the situation was actually better than that of the West State. "The Blood Demons are in their death throes," Shen Xing gave the same opinion as the headquarters. Perhaps some people see this as a turnaround against the odds, turning what seemed like a hopeless war into a successful victory, successfully preserving their civilization. It was a great victory. However, to Shen Hao, this development was nothing out of the ordinary. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Adding the first two cheats he had in the early stages, the number of cheats he used in this trial had reached a total of six. Winning this war was only normal, really losing it, or even fighting evenly matched, would actually be abnormal. But even so, out of the global population of seven billion, the number of casualties in this first trial had already exceeded a hundred million. Even though nearly a hundred million of them were concentrated in the West State and Northern Alliance, it was still a massive catastrophe. And this was just the first trial. "I hope the cheers after the victory last a bit longer," Shen Hao thought to himself as he came to another battlefield, summoned lightning, and continuously attacked the Blood Demons on the battlefield. He could even hear the cheers of the numerous human soldiers below. Deafening, pervasive! In this war, thunder had become his symbol. Even common, ordinary thunderous weather would boost the morale of human soldiers and strike fear into the Blood Demons. "Thunder God," "Universal Salvation Thunder Lord," "Thunder God," and many other titles were bestowed upon him. His prestige and influence had grown markedly with each support mission, each battle victory. Especially for the soldiers on the frontline. Many had even discarded their crosses and carried propaganda images of Shen Hao, hoping for a bit of protection. Indeed, multiple "heroes" had emerged in this war. Including several of Shen Hao''s teammates, especially those responsible for combat, each had their outstanding performances. Liu Ruoxi even received the title "Blade Goddess," which spread from the frontline to the rear, becoming widely known in the West State. Even among the ordinary soldiers, numerous "Combat Heroes" emerged. However, Shen Hao was different. His strength, his performance, his importance were simply too pronounced. Already beyond the category of "hero." Chapter 103 The Big Battle is Coming! Even in the rear''s propaganda, Shen Hao was no longer called a "Hero".The title "Savior" was the most common, with some media even recklessly using names such as "Guardian God", "Human Guardian", "God Incarnation," and "God of Mankind". From the high-level human authorities to the front-line soldiers and ordinary citizens, a common understanding had already formed in everyone''s hearts. Shen Hao was the most powerful trump card of their civilization! He was also their greatest confidence! "For the Blood Demon to turn the tables under such a trend, the greatest possibilities are only two," Dong Gong emphasized in his report at the time, "One is that they have acquired a significant number of nuclear weapons, and second, there is a problem on your side." Undoubtedly, both possibilities were not highly feasible. The Blood Demon indeed parasitized many human scientists and also plundered half of the industrial capacity of the West State. However, aside from the unreasonable support from the Point Mall, the development of technology and industrial production followed a basic logic. When West State evacuated from the south, they took or destroyed a large amount of nuclear weapons, leaving not much to the Blood Demon, and these were protected under strict encryption, not just available for immediate use. The only way they could acquire nuclear weapons in a short time was to dismantle those unprocessed weapons, extract the raw materials, and then remake them. This required time. Moreover, during this period of war, those large industrial areas they had captured were mostly destroyed remotely. As for dealing with Shen Hao... "Some analyses believe that the Blood Demon increasing their offensive at no cost during this time is most likely to tie you down at the front line, seeking an opportunity," Dong Gong also mentioned this point, "Some high-level officers of the Global United Front think that when the advantages and disadvantages at the front line start to reverse, you could actually retreat to the rear to rest, or move to the Northern Alliance battlefield where the situation is easier to control." This voice was actually not small. Perhaps at the beginning, Shen Hao''s personal strength had a crucial role on the frontline battlefield as an essential force to block the Blood Demon''s offensive. But now, as various new weapons were produced and deployed, Shen Hao''s main purpose on the frontline had become to gain points, reduce sacrifices, and boost morale. His significance in the development of civilization seemed even more prominent. Realizing that the Blood Demon''s final struggle might very well be aimed at Shen Hao, the voices hoping he could temporarily retreat from the West State frontline were indeed numerous. The importance of the White Level 12 Point Mall to the development of civilization could not be compared to a frontline battleground whose outcome trends were becoming clearer. However, Shen Hao refused. "Upgrading the mall also needs a large number of points, and there''s no place better than the frontline to obtain them. Moreover, once I leave the frontline, the Blood Demon certainly have other methods, and if they really target me, they will naturally create a situation that only I can handle," he said. Indeed, many people in the rear were not aware of the terror of high-level Extraordinary Individuals. But Shen Hao was aware. The Blood Demon still had their trump cards, and just like humans knew how to concentrate points on one individual, the Blood Demon understood it too. The growth rate of the Mother''s strength was determined by the number and quality of its Subordinates. If those tens of millions of Blood Demon Subordinates were all accumulated onto one Mother. Then, what would the growth rate of this Blood Demon Mother''s strength reach? Shen Hao did not know. But he understood that once he left the frontline, the Blood Demon Mother would definitely appear massively on the battlefield, and such a group of Extraordinary Individuals with strength at least at Level 8, perhaps even higher, would be enough to deliver a crushing blow to the already pressured frontline. "Don''t worry about my safety," Shen Hao spoke once more, "The decision I made is not based on confidence or arrogance but on reality. I am not without trump cards; in fact, I have more than one. If the Blood Demon places their hopes on me, I will bring them true despair." "Understood, I will convey your stance," Dong Gong said no more. In fact, as one of the closest people to Shen Hao, his confidence in Shen Hao was the strongest. Many things were also only clear to him. What Shen Hao showed to ordinary people was just the tip of the iceberg; his entire being was shrouded in great mystery, making it impossible for others to see even the tip of the iceberg despite their utmost efforts. Dong Gong even suspected that Shen Hao''s Talent was not just a Golden Legend but a myth! As the Savior in all humanity''s hearts, this sense of mystery rather provided a great sense of security. However, just half an hour after finishing the communication, Dong Gong''s communication was again connected. "Captain, you were right, the Blood Demon indeed created a situation where you have to interveneHua Da Mountain battlefield is collapsing at an alarming rate!" Dong Gong''s tone had become notably hurried, "Ten minutes ago, a group of extremely powerful Blood Demons appeared in various parts of Hua Da Mountain and led a large army to break through. Our frontline positions had no resistance at all. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Some of the footage transmitted shows that these Blood Demons individually overpowered the positions. They are definitely Blood Demon Mothers, numbering over fifty!" This sudden turn of events indeed shocked those commanders of the Global United Front who had been very confident. They were well aware that the Blood Demon Mother possessed extraordinary powers, but in their understanding, the Blood Demon Mother was utterly crushed in front of Shen Haothey didn''t possess the power to confront Shen Hao alone! But obviously, this perception had been shattered. Just a single Blood Demon Mother was able to defeat an area controlled by humans armed with new weapons and with a defensive position manned by thousands! And it did so with ease! Moreover, with a large number of level 5 and level 6 Blood Demons, the rate of collapse of the front line far exceeded their imagination! "It''s a bit faster than I imagined," Shen Hao slightly narrowed his eyes, "order the soldiers to conduct a comprehensive retreat, the Chosen One doesn''t need to be sent out, they are targeting me. It seems they want to start the final battle ahead of time." This was actually a wise choice, as the number of Blood Demon Mothers was rapidly being depleted at the frontline, and they still could not find new hosts to parasitize. This would inevitably slow down their growth in strength, whereas Shen Hao had been crazily harvesting points in the battlefield. With the continuous upgrades of the Point Mall, his power was only growing faster. The Blood Demons could not afford to delay any longer. "Yes!" Dong Gong did not utter any superfluous words, simply executing Shen Hao''s orders with absolute precision. The next moment, all soldiers on the main trunk of the battlefield in the Hua Da Mountains received the order to urgently retreat. "What''s happened?" Paddy was also among those retreating, but he was more perplexed, "We just repelled the Blood Demons'' assault, why are we retreating? And there''s no order to destroy the weapons, are we leaving these high-tech weapons for the Blood Demons?" "The order is absolute, obey the order, Paddy!" The Major shouted, "Start up your exoskeletons at full power! Aside from ten units of ammunition and five microwave grenades, leave everything else behind. Don''t make me repeat it! We only have eight minutes to retreat!" The similarly bewildered soldiers nevertheless quickly began to move. The exoskeletons they wore gave them great support; with just a light jump, they could leap seven to eight meters, easily navigating the rugged mountain terrain. With these devices, they were not even afraid of Blood Demons'' assaults, as even in close quarters combat, they had a chance to turn the tables. However, at this moment, they were only used to speed up the retreat. But just then, a tremendous rumbling sound suddenly came from the ground. Some soldiers even lost their footing and fell hard, rolling down the mountain slope. "What''s going on?" "Was that an earthquake?" "It doesn''t sound like cannon fire!" "Look over there!" "God, what are those?" "..." A soldier, following the source of the rumbling and loud noise, looked towards the lower part of the nearby mountains. There were gigantic rock giants, each at least twenty meters tall! And there were easily over a hundred of them! Despite their seemingly heavy bodies, they moved swiftly, some even taking the form of huge tigers, gorillas, and wolves, running wildly through the mountains at incredible speeds! Though bullets and artillery fire continued to hit from various positions, they were utterly useless against these rock giants, which were not living beings. Whether it was freezing, microwaves, or even sound waves, the damage inflicted on them was extremely limited, and even when some of the artillery did have an effect, the shattered parts would reassemble right before their eyes! "Retreat! Retreat! Retreat!" The Major''s voice even became shrill all of a sudden. He didn''t need to say anymore, everyone else already knew that they couldn''t handle these creatures. At that moment, an even more enormous roar arose, and the sound of warplane engines filled the air as jets carrying heavy weapons arrived to provide support, dropping bombs methodically. They were obviously well-prepared, armed with relatively primitive weapons, the entire area erupted into a sea of flames in an instant; the massive explosions echoed through the mountains, causing a continuous ringing in everyone''s ears. Discover exclusive content at empire Had they resolved it? Paddy and some of the warriors watched as they retreated. But the next moment, a dark, laser-like beam of light shot from a far distance, hitting a warplane with terrifying accuracy, followed by a second beam, a third... "What in the world is this?" someone couldn''t help but scream. "It''s the Blood Demon Mothers!" the Major answered everyone, "This group of Blood Demon Mothers have broken through, more Blood Demons are following behind!" "It''s time for the final battle!" the thought resonated in the minds of Paddy and many others! Chapter 104 Meaningless Struggle About the Blood Demon Mother, these front-line soldiers actually knew quite a bit.It was the first Blood Demon to invade this world, also the manipulator behind the parasitic behavior of Blood Demons, controlling all the Blood Demon Subordinates with formidable power. However, it was suppressed decisively by their Savior, known as the "God of Mankind," the strongest among the Chosen Ones, and dared not appear on the battlefield. If it ever appeared, it would often be dealt with swiftly. Hence, these front-line soldiers didn''t really know how powerful the Blood Demon Mother actually was; they only knew that their numbers were limited, totaling only two hundred thirty-two. Eliminating all these Blood Demon Mothers meant essentially ending this war! And now, these mothers had appeared, clustering together! What this meant was clear as daythe horde of monsters had realized their decline and were desperately making their last stand! If they could just eliminate them, if they could just end this war! All the soldiers grew restless in that instant, their hearts beating faster, their desire for victory overshadowing everything else at this moment! "When is our Savior coming?" Paddy bellowed at the Major. "Eight minutes! There''s a countdown on your terminals!" The Major''s voice trembled, evidently as overcome with excitement as everyone else, but he still maintained the basic calm expected of an officer, "But this isn''t for us to engage in. Our current mission is to evacuate, to run! Those fighter jets are here to support our withdrawal!" The moment his words fell, a blinding light suddenly erupted in the distance. And not just one, a second and third... consecutively! Those were the explosions of nuclear weapons! Behind these Blood Demon Mothers, over ten million Blood Demons were accelerating towards this location. Including the Blood Demons from other battle zones, all the Blood Demons from the south had practically swarmed out, totaling an astonishing twenty-five million! Even under satellite surveillance, Blood Demons that should have remained in factories for weapon production were also surging out! The soldiers had a good sense of it; this indeed was the ultimate battle, at least on the Western State battlefield! If the Western State war was won, it could already signify the countdown to the doomsday of Blood Demons! At this time, the military headquarters no longer counted losses. Taking advantage of the unprecedented concentration of the Blood Demon army, they frenziedly threw nuclear weapons and missiles, launching everything they could. Almost all fighter jets and bombers took off, and all drones were fully operated, engaging in free-attack mode deep behind enemy lines! If it weren''t for the need to consider over three million soldiers retreating and the issue of nuclear radiation, someone would even consider densely bombing the entire Hua Da Mountain Range with nuclear weapons! However, the formidable power of the Blood Demon Mothers was also shocking. Apart from Shen Hao, the performances of most of the human Chosen Ones fell far behind these Blood Demons, especially the one controlling the Stone Man. It was impossible to locate it specifically, and being concentrated in such mountain ranges, even nuclear bombings might not resolve the issue! This massive mountain range was a natural nuclear defense barrier! Additionally, with a large number of front-line soldiers under threat, Shen Hao was right; the Blood Demons indeed were creating an environment that forced him to intervene, or else the Blood Demons really had a chance to break through, entering the north on a large scale! However, Shen Hao naturally would not fear. Since the Blood Demons had challenged him, he would meet it with absolute power! The travel time was even openly released by him; all the soldiers retreating at the front line could see the countdown to his arrival on their personal terminals! Some soldiers trembled with excitement. Even someone like Paddy, an "old soldier," felt the same! Although the power displayed by the Blood Demon Mothers was terrifying, in their hearts, Shen Hao was absolutely invincible! "Three minutes! Three minutes!" Paddy screamed while frantically running. He was not the only soldier like this. At this moment, millions at the front line were calling for Shen Hao''s arrival. And the Blood Demon Mothers also closely monitored, anxiously aware. "He''s coming!" "He''s indeed coming!" S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The future of civilization depends on this battle!" "It must be possible, the leader is Level 11! He''s in the second stage of the Extraordinary Path!" "Second Stage of the Purple Level Talent!" "..." Indeed, the Blood Demons had waited up to now for various preparations, but equally because they were waiting for their leader to cross this level! According to the Civilization Trial''s division of levels, Level 10 was a stage. Level 11, already in the second stage of the Extraordinary Path! Upon reaching this stage, their leader could even withstand nuclear attacks to some extent. After all, his Talent was the Purple Epic "Earth King"! Not only could he control the earth, but as long as he stood upon it, his power would continuously strengthen! In addition, he was also aided by over fifty powerful mothers, indeed their strongest force! "Two minutes!" "One minute!" As the countdown was about to reach its end, both the Blood Demons and humans tensed up at the same moment. "Here it comes!" Indeed, it had come. At the moment when the fighter jet had slowed to just supersonic speed, Shen Hao had already retracted the jet and was unrestrainedly unleashing his Thunder power. At this moment, thick bolts of lightning wildly snaked and twisted across the sky. Then, at a certain instant, all the lightning converged and thundered towards the ground! The massive sound of thunder even drowned out the noise of missile explosions! Shen Hao, in such an invincible pose, powerfully declared his arrival! All the front-line warriors erupted in a cheer like a mountain tsunami, with countless people excited to the point of reddened faces, even hysterical! In their hearts, the arrival of the Savior meant that the war was about to embrace its final victory! At this moment, Shen Hao, with a powerful force, initially blasted a few conspicuous Blood Demons, and then focused his gaze on the most evident Blood Demon! "Hiding thousands of meters underground." he squinted, the map clearly marking out those dozens of Blood Demons deep underground, "The strength isn''t bad, reached the job transfer stage? Is this your trump card? You think this can stop me?" He descended with rolling thunder, Dominator pressure fully unleashed! Those Stone Men, which even missiles hadn''t completely destroyed, crumbled and scattered in this instant! Because Shen Hao would not allow their existence! The Sovereign does not merely dominate living beings. "I dominate all things! The earth as well!" Shen Hao spread his arms, a huge phantom appeared behind him, and the whole earth trembled, the Blood Demon Commander, known as the Earth King, terrifyingly realized that this stretch of earth was no longer under its control! Infinite soil and rocks pressed towards them, seemingly eager to deliver this group of ants directly to the Sovereign! It should be known that it was at Level 11! A strong being who had entered the second major stage of Transcendence, who could easily destroy a city single-handedly! "Quick! Help me!" the Blood Demon Commander roared. Actually, it didn''t need to shout; the ten or so carefully chosen Blood Demon Mothers around it had already unleashed all their powers! Some were auxiliary, crazily enhancing the Blood Demon Commander''s power, some were defensive, raising barriers, fully blocking the earth''s press, and even those controlling vibrations and sound waves, sending stunning ripples from underground, trying to disturb Shen Hao! These Blood Demon Mothers were the weakest at Level 9, the strongest at Level 10! They were the strongest among the Blood Demons, each maintaining over a million subordinates for a long time! However, it was useless! Utterly ineffective! All the force couldn''t reach Shen Hao; they dissipated in smoke the moment they got close, and all resistance was equally futile! How about the second major stage of Extraordinary Levels? What about the Purple Epic Talent? Before coming here, the Blood Demon Commander thought their chances of winning were greater, but at this very moment when they really faced Shen Hao, it finally confirmedthis was not simply Golden Legendary power! "Myth! This is a myth!" The Blood Demon Commander roared fiercely, even hysterical to the extreme in this moment, "This is unfair! This is unfair! Merely a few thousand Chosen Ones! Why have a myth?" It could not accept such a defeat! This completely unreasonable defeat! But the truth was so, in front of a myth, what so-called advantage of a high stage level was utterly meaningless! Discover hidden content at empire The meaning of myth is to break all rules! Furthermore, Shen Hao had reached Level 10! His talent was not entirely of Battle Type, but it also brought powerful aspects beyond battle, such as the speed of strength improvement, all resources within his body were digested at the fastest and perfect speed, if not for expecting a job transfer type plugin, he would have completed the job transfer early, reaching the Second Stage as well. But now, it was enough. "The Second Stage is indeed strong, but appearing before me, the outcome is already destined." Shen Hao indifferently watched the struggles of these few Blood Demon Mothers. His eyes, filled with starry light, reflected the demise of the Blood Demons. And in this moment of getting even closer, all mothers lost their right to struggle, quickly escalating before Shen Hao. However, when one of the Blood Demons trembled, spitting out a huge figure from its mouth, Shen Hao suddenly laughed. Indeed, it was a nuclear weapon, already prepared in advance. The countdown had precisely reached the final second! Obviously, it had calculated the timing with its last shred of consciousness. "Futile struggle." Shen Hao vanished in an instant. It was the Escape Talisman! The next moment, a massive small sun lit up dazzlingly in the valley, the terrifying light and heat radiation and shock wave destroying everything around, even the soldiers who had escaped miles away turned back in horror, watching the rising giant mushroom cloud and the overwhelming waves rolling in. For that moment, everyone''s hearts tightened. Chapter 105 Trial Ends! People knew what was happening on that battlefield, the previous countdown, and the arrival of thunder had explained everything.And now, it was the most powerful weapon of human civilization! Under that light, as massive as an artificial sun, no living being could survive. Some soldiers even collapsed entirely on the ground, unable to even flee, simply staring blankly at the rising mushroom cloud, their minds blank. Had God fallen? Inside the command center of the Global United Front, there was even more chaos. Numerous anxious, even trembling voices mixed together. "This is not a low-yield nuclear weapon!" "The signal is being jammed, we can''t make contact!" "Send someone to investigate!" "Don''t panic! Let''s not panic first!" "Focus all satellites there, focus them all!" "..." Compared to the frontline soldiers or the civilians in the rear, they could understand more about the significance of Shen Hao''s presence, that the death of several dozen Blood Demon Mothers did not signify the end of the war, victory would only come as everyone believed if Shen Hao was still alive! Not to mention, the Blood Demon crisis was very likely just the beginning. Human civilization simply could not afford the consequences of losing Shen Hao! But just then, Someone with good eyesight suddenly cried out. "Everyone, over there!" Everyone''s gaze instantly turned to where he was pointing, and countless satellites focused at the same time. They could clearly see, in the lower right corner, a vast shock wave suddenly dispersed, as if blocked by an invisible barrier, and a figure emerged from that still rising "fierce sun"! It was Shen Hao! Even though the satellite hadn''t zoomed in yet, everyone knew clearly, this was Shen Hao! A moment later, it''s uncertain who started it, but a huge cheer echoed throughout the entire command center, and countless people from different countries and regions excitedly embraced each other! Because they all knew, from the moment Shen Hao emerged from the nuclear explosion, the war was won! The Blood Demons in the Western Region would have no power to resist anymore, the remaining Blood Demon Mothers were merely clinging to life, this disaster-laden, massive loss bearing war, just one and a half months from the start, was finally nearing its end! The front-line soldiers also received the news not long afterwards. This was a victory for humanity, a victory for the Savior! They, would soon be able to go home! Then it was the turn of people in the rear, numerous news outlets, countless televisions, countless radios, all announced this victory at the same time, and the satellite image of Shen Hao emerging from the nuclear explosion became the best publicity. Countless people watched this scene filled with shock and excitement. Even though the Global United Front did not use "complete victory" as their slogan, the war was still continuing, but this victory made everyone deeply feel the approaching victory! More than fifty Blood Demon Mothers were dead, nearly five million Blood Demons were completely annihilated, and the remaining twenty million Blood Demons had lost their commander and their way out, plunging into great panic! Human armies, in some areas, even began to advance, starting to reclaim lost land! Even the comprehensive conscription in the Western Region had ended starting today! They were really about to win! Many people even screamed as they left their homes, rushing into the streets to express their emotions in various ways, especially the crowds in the northern part of the Western Region, this excitement, this joy, simply could not be expressed by any language! Although the Blood Demon War had started for less than two months, too many people had died, and the world even fell into fear of the Blood Demons at one point, many enduring the pain of losing loved ones and losing their futures. And now, this shadow that was mending in the hearts of all humanity, was finally beginning to dissipate, dawn was emerging! However, the joy and cheering of the people did not affect what was happening at the front. Shen Hao was seizing the current window of opportunity, frantically gathering points. With over twenty million Blood Demons still in the south, some aimlessly clueless, some frantically fleeing, all these Blood Demons were to be eliminated, and in Shen Hao''s eyes, this was billions of points! The situation in the Northern Alliance was not as bad as here, with only a little over ten million people lost, even less remaining. Continue your adventure at empire Moreover, Shen Hao did not know how the Civilization Trial judged the pass through the trial. This might just be the last opportunity to gather points. "No need to throw nuclear weapons or missiles anymore, just let the troops set up defenses in the rear, and let all these points converge on me alone," Shen Hao said unapologetically to Dong Gong. "No problem, that''s also the opinion from headquarters," Dong Gong''s tone was notably more relaxed, "When the nuclear explosion occurred, it really gave a lot of people a scare, I heard some of the older ones nearly had a stroke." sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s not something unexpected, the ways Blood Demons can threaten me are just these," Shen Hao was somewhat helpless about this, "Besides, I have already said I have a trump card." "A trump card that can ignore a close-range nuclear blast?" Dong Gong laughed, "The scene of you walking out from the center of a nuclear explosion did shock many, it even directly eliminated some unnecessary post-war troubles, as some people had previously shown a subtle attitude toward imposing some restrictions on the Chosen One, but now there''s no more talk about that." "Heh heh." Shen Hao chuckled softly. This was actually an unexpected effect. Because he didn''t know that a satellite would happen to capture that scene, and in reality, he didn''t walk out of a nuclear explosion, but walked into it. After using the Escape Talisman to avoid the center of the nuclear explosion, the remaining shock waves no longer posed a great threat to him, and he walked back only to find that some relatively remote Blood Demon Mothers were still alive. Controlling a Level 8 to 9 Blood Demon Mother could indeed accrue points comparable to controlling tens of thousands of Blood Demon Subordinates, and even get a chance for a drop of Purple Epic Level loot, which would indeed be a pity to waste. Actually, Shen Hao''s gains this time were quite substantial. Especially that Blood Demon that had reached the Second Stage of the Transcendent, which provided him a Purple Epic ability ball and two pieces of Purple Epic equipment. One of them was even a Purple Level 11 Protection Magic Treasure. [Moonlight Mirror] Square-shaped, crafted entirely of ice crystal, emitting a subdued blue glow, adorned with moonlight patterns, with a sun pattern at the center, it looked quite exquisitely beautiful. When Shen Hao returned to the nuclear blast area, he relied on this piece of equipment to block the remaining thermal radiation and shock waves. It must be said, the equipment from the Second Stage was indeed out of the ordinary, and it somewhat compensated for his deficiencies. With this item, even if the Blood Demons still controlled a large number of anti-aircraft weapons, they could not threaten him anymore. The other piece of Purple equipment was somewhat ordinary, just Level 10, considered an accessory, with a skill that allows for a short-term burst of constitutional strength. The ability ball wasn''t very useful either, able to control a type of Destruction Beam which somewhat duplicated the Thunder. One could only say that his loot luck was fairly average; fighting across a rank, it''s normal to expect even a chance at Golden Legendary Treasures dropping. Better to hurry and gather some points. Even if the Civilization Trial had ended, points were still crucial. Shen Hao sped up, wielding the Moonlight Mirror, recklessly harvesting points, using Sovereign whenever possible instead of Thunder. This was indeed the doomsday for Blood Demons. They actually hadn''t lost all of their command, still retaining twenty to thirty Blood Demon Mothers in the rear, these Blood Demon Mothers were not very strong, but they were still Mothers after all. According to the worst-case scenario predicted by the Blood Demon Commander, it would be mutual destruction with Shen Hao, in which case, these remaining Blood Demon Mothers would maximize their use. They would carry the hope for the revival of the Blood Demon civilization. However, they were now profoundly experiencing the presence of doomsday. The human army had stopped advancing, but their gathering together just provided Shen Hao the convenience to wildly harvest points; within just one day, millions of Blood Demon Subordinates were lost, the next day another few million, within just four to five days, less than three million Blood Demon Subordinates were frantically fleeing on the land, yet they had nowhere to escape. In these days alone, Shen Hao had accumulated over eighty billion points! Not only did the twenty billion points required for White Level 13 get fully satisfied, but also the fifty billion points needed for White Level 14, and even the hundred billion points for White Level 15 were reached! This was White Level 15! It exceeded his current level by a whole five stages! However, just as Shen Hao had just opened the Level 15 Mall, pumped and ready to completely harvest all the points of Western Region, then move to Northern Alliance to clear the remaining seven to eight million Blood Demons there, the Chosen One panel suddenly sent a notification. Not just him, every Chosen One around the world received the same notification. [Trial ends, congratulations, you have protected your civilization in the first Civilization Trial, please check the rewards] [The next stage will enter a brief resting period, please take the time to rest up, and prepare for the next Trial] [Note: During the resting period, all Chosen Ones will be unable to earn points, but all functions of the mall will remain accessible] "The Trial has ended?" Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, "but there are clearly over ten million Blood Demons left unresolved, and at least sixty Blood Demon Mothers still remain, However, this judgment to end seems to have occurred after I opened the Level 15 Mall." Undoubtedly, the Civilization Trial was not designed to end with the complete annihilation of one side. At least this one wasn''t. Shen Hao speculated that the criterion was likely based on the determination that the Blood Demon side could no longer pose a fatal threat to humans. Even if the remaining Blood Demons staged a comeback, it wouldn''t be because of the Trial, but due to human errors. Also, clearly, this is to prevent civilizations from dragging the Trial on indefinitely! Chapter 106 Generous Trial Rewards! Actually, some members of the Global United Front have already started considering post-war issues these days.Especially since there is a possibility of facing the next trial. Even the first trial, with Shen Hao being an existence on a different plane from all other Chosen Ones, still caused immense damage to human civilization. Some found it hard to imagine what the next trials would entail. In such a situation, stalling the trial as much as possible became one of the more prominent opinions amongst many voices. Even Shen Hao was seriously considering it. Whether leaving behind a portion of the Blood Demons, or simply those from the Northern Alliance, could they delay the trial while controlling the damage incurred. Let alone stalling for decades, even if it were just a few years, it would suffice for human civilization to develop madly through the aid of the Chosen One Mall. Technology, industry, population, and even research into the Extraordinary Path all required time. But clearly, this kind of "loophole" was immediately erased by this announcement. Even if Shen Hao didn''t upgrade the mall, as human civilization continued to grow stronger, it could still potentially lead to the formal conclusion of the trials. "It seems such simple loopholes aren''t easy to exploit," Shen Hao frowned slightly. However, with this in mind, the Blood Demons couldn''t be left behind; they had to be cleared away as quickly and comprehensively as possible. Otherwise, who knew whether these creatures might seek to make their presence felt after the next trial commenced. Shen Hao turned his attention back to the rewards listed. Aside from the mall, were there other rewards for making it through the trial? He opened the details of the rewards with some anticipation. [Calculating...] This line of text appeared briefly before quickly changing. [Number of surviving individuals from the civilization: 97.1%, Evaluation: S] [Degree of ecological preservation of the civilization: 91.5%, Evaluation: A] [Civilization Level Growth Evaluation: A] [Overall Evaluation: S-] [Civilization rewards are as follows:] [1. The concentration of extraordinary elements within the planet increases to Level 10] [2. Based on the current path of civilization, ten each of Pocket World Blessed Lands, Magic Secret Realms, and Alien Relics will randomly emerge within the planet, with random levels, and the probability of the highest level reaching Fifteenth Level] [3. The number of Chosen One slots will double and will be distributed progressively] [Detected that your points are the highest in the civilization in this trial, please check the Chosen One rewards] Shen Hao looked at every word very seriously. It had to be said that the information revealed was substantial. The rewards for passing the trial were far greater than Shen Hao had anticipated! And, within them, there were both civilization rewards and Chosen One rewards. The three civilization rewardseach carried importance far beyond Shen Hao''s expectations. The first didn''t need much explanation, at this moment, Shen Hao could actually feel some differences already taking place, Extraordinary Elements that didn''t exist in their non-magical world were starting to arise, bit by bit. It seemed to be a relatively omnipotent force. It could be Spiritual Energy, it could be Magic Power, or it could be some other form of Extraordinary Power! This meant that the All People becoming Transcendent truly became a possibility, not just relying on purchasing Spirit Stones and Demon Crystals from the mall with points! Similarly, the second reward was somewhat beyond expectations. What exactly the Alien Relics were wasn''t clear at the moment, but Pocket World Blessed Lands and Magic Secret Realms didn''t need much explanation. "These are not just extra lands; these are lands of extremely high value!" Shen Hao was even somewhat impatient to go and see for himself. Not to mention, there was a chance of them being Fifteenth Level. That was the mid-tier of the Second Extraordinary Stage! Whether it''s a Fifteenth Level Pocket World Blessed Land, a Magic Secret Realm, or the so-called Alien Relics, they are bound to be extremely valuable. These are clearly thirty treasures! Treasures that hold great benefits for civilization and individuals alike! The last reward, the increased Chosen One slots, naturally goes without saying, although the exact number of these slots is unknown, even in a future where All People are Transcendent, the importance of Chosen Ones is still very significant! Not to mention points, the Talents possessed by Chosen Ones are already very powerful. Even a White Talent, put among ordinary people, is one in ten thousand. All the more so, the more Chosen Ones there are, the higher the probability of high-quality Talents appearing! "Such rich trial rewards really do make a tempting offer for civilizations," Shen Hao didn''t hide his joy, for everyone in the civilization, the richer the rewards, the better. The richer they are, the stronger the civilization will become, and the more capable it will be in facing the trials that lie ahead! At the very least, it brings a bit more hope for the future, rather than just endless despair. "There are also Chosen One rewards still to check." Shen Hao looked at the last piece of information and without any hesitation, proceeded to view it. [Calculating...] The same message appeared, then quickly changed again. [Chosen One''s points evaluation: SS] [Chosen One Strength Growth Evaluation: S+] [Chosen One Trial Contribution Evaluation: S+] [Final Evaluation: S+] [Please select any five from the following rewards:] [1. Permanently obtain VIP1 status in the mall] [2. Receive two random Golden Legendary ability balls] [3. Receive one selectable Golden Legendary ability ball] [4. Receive two random Golden Legendary pieces of equipment] [5. Receive one selectable Golden Legendary piece of equipment] [6. Gain one new ability slot] [7. Gain one new ability slot] [8. Obtain five profession matching qualifications] [9. Obtain five profession matching qualifications] [10. Acquire one Chosen One building] [11. Obtain one contract extraction qualification] [12. Receive 100 Chosen One slots] [Note: There is no time limit for selection, please decide carefully] Twelve rewards to choose from, only five could be selected! Shen Hao meticulously reviewed all the rewards and found that aside from the VIP1 status, which he had already obtained through a cheat, the rest of the rewards seemed quite appealing. The ability balls and equipment need no further mention; all were of Golden quality! To think, he didn''t even possess a single Golden quality ability ball or piece of equipment at the moment. Just by looking at the abilities from the Purple Epic level, one could deduce the strength of the Golden quality. The remaining rewards were also of significant importance. The fact that there were two of the same rewards indicated that it was possible to choose them twice. The ability slots were self-explanatory; two additional ability slots meant having two more powerful abilities! This would be an immense boost to personal strength. Profession matching qualifications were similar. Currently, it was uncertain whether there were related cheats, and without them, these ten additional matching opportunities could be his last guarantee to obtain a Mythical level profession! The Chosen One building and contract extraction were complete unknowns at the moment, without any intelligence, but given their presence here, they must not be bad. And then the last reward, the 100 Chosen One slots, may not seem much, but by their literal meaning, he could select any he wanted without prerequirements. That alone made the reward''s significance substantial! In a future with the Civilization Trial, few could refuse the opportunity to become a Chosen One! For the Chosen One would become the center of the entire civilization! "With such a selection of rewards, I indeed want them all," Shen Hao pondered for a moment, his eyes fixed on the note, deciding to hold off on making a choice for now. This note, which said there was no time limit, was clearly designed for the "profession matching qualifications." If a Chosen One has not yet reached the level to match a profession, it would naturally be better to wait and see if one could get the desired profession before making a decision. But this also gave Shen Hao a chance to wait. The progress on his cheat panel was down to the last three days. He definitely had to make a choice related to the cheat. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this time, the Global United Front had also received this sudden news, and though it was somewhat unexpected, they were not panicked, as many things were quickly put under discussion and analysis. Shen Hao received a report on this as well. Continue reading stories on empire "The Global United Front has decided to accelerate the Blood Demon war, aiming to reduce their numbers to a scale where they can no longer launch any war within the shortest time," Dong Gong was the first to relay this point, "They suggest that you should now make a trip to the Northern Alliance, and leave the remaining Blood Demons for the army and other Chosen Ones to further encircle and suppress." "Alright," Shen Hao agreed, as this was his intention as well. It wasn''t that he no longer needed points and could just watch from the sidelines. After all, combating the Blood Demons was fundamentally for civilization, and even if it was for obtaining points, it was still for the sake of civilization. Shen Hao alone could not use that many points. "The Blood Demon Mother poses a certain threat still. I will leave some equipment from the White Level 15 Mall here, as well as some resources," he glanced at the mall. Because he was waiting on the cheat, his strength had been stuck at Level 10 for some days, but under Second Stage resources, the levels of other Chosen Ones in his team were rapidly advancing. Especially his own team. They had reached an average of Level 8. With the Blood Demon Mothers having lost a large number of their offspring, their rate of strength increase had slowed down, and with their elite forces lost, they averaged at only about Level 8 to 9 strength. With the current strength of people like Song Cheng, they could completely handle it. "Their advancement is quite significant," Dong Gong smiled, "And with you as the leader, our team has six members ranked in the top ten of the global Chosen One points rankings." "Oh?" Shen Hao was somewhat surprised. He knew that during the entire war, every member of his team had made their own efforts. Especially the five main combatants. They each had made a name for themselves with their valiant deeds, gaining high recognition worldwide. But to think that all five were in the top ten? "What rewards did they receive as Chosen Ones?" Shen Hao asked out of curiosity. "We have already drawn from members of the Analysis Department to assist with the analysis," Dong Gong reported, "The specific choices of rewards vary, but there are a few that they all have. One of these is the upgrade of Talent Quality." Chapter 107 Other Planets? "Talent Quality Upgrade?" Shen Hao was truly surprised this time."Yes, we were also surprised," Dong Gong said with a smile. "After all, the Chosen One interface had emphasized that Soul Talent is unchangeable. However, this is not a change but an upgrade, an Enhancement on the existing basis. For instance, your sister''s Talent has been upgraded from Boxer to Boxing Sect." "I see," Shen Hao understood. "That''s indeed good news. This reward option must be selected." Continue your saga on empire Blue Talent, compared to White Talent, is indeed a lot more powerful. Although abilities can compensate to a certain extent, Soul Talent and even profession are somewhat related. If there is an opportunity, it is natural to upgrade. "The other four have also chosen this option. They''re all graded A or B and can choose three or two options out of seven. However, it seems that only those with White Talent get this option. Joey from the West State also made it into the top ten with a B grade, but he can''t upgrade his Talent to Purple Epic," Dong Gong said, his tone lacking much envy. He did not regret not choosing the field of combat. The job at hand was what he was best at. Moreover, in this Civilization Trial, Shen Hao had almost condensed a "Divine Rank"; many people envy his current job. Some even secretly described him as the "Divine''s Attendant." Although it was in jest, as the Trials progressed and as Shen Hao grew stronger and continued to lead Human Civilization to overcome the Trials, it might not be so impossible that it becomes true one day. Dong Gong knew better than anyone that the world truly changed. "Give me a detailed report on their evaluations and options," Shen Hao became somewhat interested. "Yes," Dong Gong complied. With his report, Shen Hao also learned the specific rewards for Qiuyue and the others. Their points evaluation was all A grade, and their strength improvements were A grade too. Only their contributions were a bit lower: Qiuyue and Song Cheng had B''s while the other three had C''s. After all, it was only her and Song Cheng who had large-scale destructive powers, making point-gaining or battle support more efficient. And their reward options, aside from improving Talent Quality, also included getting equipment, ability balls, and ability bars. However, the equipment was only Purple, and the ability bar could only increase by one spot. Moreover, they didn''t have as many odd and peculiar items as Shen Hao, not even the chance for professional matching. "Aside from the ability bar, pick equipment for the remaining choice," Shen Hao said. "The Ability Ball Furnace function unlocked in the Level 9 Mall still poses a good chance of obtaining ability balls." "This is also the opinion of the Analysis Department," Dong Gong said with a smile. "What about your choice, group leader? Do you need the assistance of the Analysis Department?" "No, I won''t need it for now," Shen Hao refused. "Understood," Dong Gong didn''t say anything more. In fact, the Analysis Department now estimated that there was at least a thirty percent probability that Shen Hao''s Talent was Mythical, and the remaining seventy percent probability was also far beyond the top-tier Golden Legendary Talent! His many performances, including point acquisition, equipment drops, and that incredulously huge detection range, were too strong. Especially since they learned from some captured Blood Demon Mothers that the Blood Demon Commander who presided over the ambush on Shen Hao that day had reached Level 11, which was the Second Stage on the Extraordinary Path. This represented a fundamental difference in life level compared to Level 10. Yet, in Shen Hao''s presence, it remained utterly powerless. This kind of gap, this kind of power, had surpassed their understanding. However, the more this was the case, nobody came to ask Shen Hao, not even proposals related to it. All data concerning Shen Hao, including some initially made public and some from his performance in this war, had been sealed as top secret. The Civilization Trial had made it clear that there wasn''t much time to rest, and the next Trial would soon arrive. All of humanity, including them, needed Shen Hao, the true Savior. "Are there any specific changes to this Civilization Reward?" Shen Hao asked again. "There are," Dong Gong''s tone picked up, clearly excited. "The domestic Cultivation Research Institute has already verified at the first opportunity that our world is continuously giving birth to ''Extraordinary Elements.'' Some experimental cultivators no longer need to hold Spirit Stones, Demon Crystals, or remain in man-made extraordinary environments. They can cultivate anywhere! Moreover, some experts have detected the effects of these Extraordinary Elements on people and objects. It may be weak now, but as the concentration increases further, the impact on the whole world, and even on every individual, will be enormous and far-reaching!" Their planet was a material world devoid of Extraordinary Power, which had been verified in various ways when Chosen Ones first appeared. But now, everything was different. The possibility of All People becoming Transcendent was truly within reach! Even without widespread cultivation, these Extraordinary Elements would greatly benefit individuals. Current research has shown that living in such an environment for a long time would result in healthier bodies, longer lifespans, and possibly even greater chances of birthing unrecognized "geniuses" or "heroes." To call it a reward was no mistake. This was a genuine "Spiritual Energy revival," and a beneficial one at that, not the kind that would bring great harm! Even if it only rose to "Level 10" for now, the performances of Level 8 to 9 Chosen Ones made this "Level 10" worth looking forward to! "We must also move swiftly in this area, even though we still prioritize technology, enhancing the strength of individual members of civilization is also essential," Shen Hao instructed. "I have a premonition that future trials will not always be like this one, emphasizing the importance of the Chosen One. It''s vital to develop the entire civilization comprehensively." "Yes! I will convey your attitude," Dong Gong''s expression also became slightly more serious. In fact, Shen Hao was reminded of the apocalyptic visions he initially saw in his dreams. Some involved gathering immense power within oneself, possessing strength that far surpassed the level of the entire civilization. But still, they were helpless in the face of certain trials. Endowed with power, yet unable to save one''s own civilization. Since Shen Hao had a cheat, it was decided from the start that he would take a dual approach, aiming to be sovereign and wanting everyone to be like dragons! "What about the Pocket World Blessed Land and Magic Secret Realm?" Shen Hao asked again. "This reward should also be very important." "We''ve started establishing an exploration system at the earliest opportunity, in the hope of finding them all as soon as possible," Dong Gong said with some anticipation. "I don''t know what exactly will be inside. It feels like fantasy has become reality. However, even if they''re empty, the mere addition of more space is already immensely valuable. If necessary, these seemingly hidden spaces could even become humanity''s last line of defense." Although everyone hopes that day will never come, this reward indeed has the potential to become a trump card. Everyone has high expectations for it. Especially for the alien relics. The Global United Front even quickly assembled several teams comprised of top adventurers and explorers, hoping to search in places seldom visited by humans. According to humanity''s past imaginations, such entities should also appear in those places. In short, they would scour the entire world to find them all. "Keep searching. Once the remaining Blood Demons are dealt with, I''ll also give it a try," Shen Hao said, also full of expectation. After ending the call, he didn''t waste any time. He got on his own fighter jet and flew straight towards the Northern Alliance. Now, his fighter jet had also undergone several updates and upgrades, and what he was riding now was a single-person space shuttle, purchased from the White Level 15 Mall. That''s right, a genuine space shuttle! Nuclear fusion power, anti-gravity engine, easily breaking through the first and second cosmic velocities. Although it''s not bigonly about the size of an airliner carrying over a hundred passengersit doesn''t have the curvature engine, superluminal engine, or even the jump engine found in science fiction works. But there''s no big issue with a trip to the Moon. The level of technology far exceeds humanity''s current aerospace standards. For intraplanetary travel, it''s incredibly fast. Moreover, it''s equipped with anti-load facilities for comfort. Even ordinary people could move around freely during acceleration processes involving dozens of times the gravitational load. Although it is just for private civilian use, therefore lacking weaponry or a huge cargo hold, for transportation, it''s a top-level enjoyment. The only regret is that the technology blueprint for this kind of shuttle has not yet appeared in the Level 15 Mall. But this has made some who are in the know very excited. After passing the trial and winning the war, what awaits humanity is indeed a new era! However, the ending of the trial and matters regarding the rewards are currently known only to the Chosen One and a select few, not yet disclosed to all people. After all, the war with the Northern Alliance is still not over, and there are still a substantial number of Blood Demons remaining in this world. When Shen Hao arrived at the Northern Alliance, he received an incredibly fervent welcome. The frontline warriors and the people still under the threat of the Blood Demons had been expecting him for too long. If not for the strict military control, the streets would likely be filled with enthusiastic fans. Shen Hao did not bother with making speeches or saying something in front of the camera; instead, he responded with actual action. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In just a few hours, as night fell, he had slain over three million Blood Demons! After all, these Blood Demons were cornered into a not-so-widespread area. Once Shen Hao arrived, he could freely unleash full firepower. Until night fell, he received an urgent communication from Dong Gong. "Team leader, look at the sky! There''s one close to the Moon!" Upon hearing this, Shen Hao looked up and locked onto the Moon that had followed him here. And then, immediately, he saw the starstwo bright, very distinct and rather large stars! After losing a sky full of stars for over two and a half months, humanity finally saw stars in the dark night sky again. But this time, they were not the familiar ones. Instead, they were two strange, very close stars! "What is that?" A guess appeared in Shen Hao''s mind. "Other... planets?" Chapter 108 Extraterrestrial Civilizations! in the previous month, the entire world was shaken by the appearance of the blood demon, but a month ago, the "star jump" event and the emergence of the chosen one were the main events in the public eye.in such a short time, shen hao naturally wouldn''t forget the fact that their entire planet had traveled to a brand-new universe. within this universe, there were no stars, only that utterly different new sun in existence. with this understanding, the sudden appearance of two such stars was certainly abnormal. "are there still our satellites in outer space, and have they discovered anything?" shen hao asked. "yes!" dong gong quickly reported, "we''ve checked some of the satellite records and can almost confirm that these two planets appeared right at the moment the civilization trial concluded and, moreover, they are essentially in the same planetary orbit as ours!" "the same orbit?" shen hao paused in surprise. "yes, the same orbit," dong gong continued, looking at the latest intelligence, "initial exploration and calculation results show that these two planets, in terms of size and density, are unlike ours. one is roughly four times the size of ours, while the other is about three-quarters our size. sear?h the n??el fire.nt website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. according to normal universal rules, they shouldn''t possibly be exactly in the same orbital path around the sun." "normal universal rules?" shen hao echoed, momentarily at a loss for words. although his knowledge of astronomy was only amateur, he understood that under normal rules, the entire planet moving into another sun''s orbit couldn''t happen without changes. the sun''s different parameters would bring a series of impactsgravity, distance, light heatwhich normally would bring catastrophic disasters to the entire planet, even to all civilization. this concern had already been omnipresent on the internet earlier, with many people believing it was a game played by gods. even some thought that in this world, science had already died. however, the blood demon crisis had temporarily suppressed these voices. but there was no doubt that, with the resolution of the blood demon crisis, humans would ultimately have to face this entirely unfamiliar universe. "in front of this sun, some things we once knew indeed no longer exist," dong gong continued, "however, current observations indicate that both planets should be life planets. the larger one is wrapped in a thick atmosphere, making it impossible to observe its interior. however, the smaller one clearly shows oceans, land, forests, and even things resembling civilization''s buildings. the experts believe there must be extraterrestrial civilizations on these two planets, and there is a high probability that they are related to our next trial, although it''s unknown whether they are allies or enemies. however, they are most likely not civilizations that failed in the trial like the blood demons." the distance was indeed very close. so close that even from finding a good observation point on the planet''s surface, one could see approximate colors, shapes, and even surface light through a telescope. this was enough to deduce quite a bit of information. ironically: for a period of time, humanity had been searching for traces of extraterrestrial life planets; they wanted to know if humans were alone in the universe, but no one could have imagined that real extraterrestrial life planets would appear in such a way. "allies and enemies do not depend on us, nor on them," shen hao spoke more seriously, "but on the specifics of the next trial, just like us and the blood demon. in any case, we must continue what we''re doing, and quickly strengthen ourselves to be able to face any problem." "yes," dong gong also acknowledged shen hao''s attitude. shen hao didn''t suggest finding a way to explore those two newly appeared planets, or even try to establish contact, much less send personnel to investigate directly. this indicated that for now, the only thing to do was to keep observing. without the specifics of the next trial, being too proactive could indeed have adverse effects. moreover, this seemingly close distance was actually very far by human civilization''s current technology; even using a space shuttle purchased from the level 15 mall, which is typically used within planetary ranges, could take many months to reach the destination. communication ended. shen hao once again looked up at the two additional "stars" in the sky. the map cheat hadn''t provided much information, so he didn''t know what the appearance of these two planets meant, but in his initial dream about the coming doomsday, indeed more than one civilization appeared. whether united in the face of apocalypse or waging war against each other, anything was possible. the only certain thing humanity was moving towards a stage with multiple civilizations, on a much broader scale. "strive on," shen hao controlled all his emotions, which included worry and anticipation. nevertheless, as he''d told dong gong, empowering oneself was indeed what needed to be done now. shen hao continued to clear the blood demons below. in fact, after the trial ended and it was no longer possible to earn points, his map cheat also lost its effect temporarily, as this cheat worked on the principle of hacking into the civilization trial''s points data, marking real-time locations where points could be achieved or identifying noteworthy places. with no points available, it was naturally inoperative. the cheat wasn''t all-powerful but operated according to its own logic. fortunately, the blood demon of the northern alliance had been contained within a certain range by the human alliance forces, so shen hao could still indulge in a killing spree without need for distinction. however, that night, experts weren''t the only ones who noticed those two "stars" in the sky. it was something anyone could see just by looking up. even without waiting for dawn, just a few hours later, various opinions emerged online, including some clearer photos taken by amateur astronomers with expensive telescopes. "that''s definitely a life planet! the smaller one even looks not much different from our own planet!" "real extraterrestrial life planet! real extraterrestrial civilization!" "after the blood demon, is it a planetary war?" "shocking! different planets on the same sun orbit!" "what exactly is happening? star jump, blood demon, chosen one, and now these suddenly appearing life planets, what''s behind all this?" "astronomy is dead! physics is dead!" "..." this was the first time since the blood demon war began that other voices crowded the intelligence related to the war. but this was because this sudden event truly rattled everyone''s nerves! they were engaged in a brutal war with extraterrestrial life, having only just seen the approach of victory, and now, suddenly, two extraterrestrial civilizations appeared together with their planets? the impact was too great! if before the blood demon war many had fantasized about this being the beginning of an interstellar civilization, dreaming of peace, now, everyone was worried it might be the start of another, even larger scale war. some even speculated that those two planets were the origin of the blood demon! or that those two planets had been invaded and occupied by the blood demon. a variety of different voices swarmed in in a short time, and the dawning hope brought by the war''s victory seemed once again obscured by clouds. after all, the blood demon war had caused immense losses to humanity; while it ultimately caused less than three percent of fatalities, this still exceeded two hundred million people! just the west state alone suffered over 130 million casualties, nearly half of its entire population. the most powerful nation in recent global history was nearly destroyed in this war. the economic losses were incalculable. continue reading at empire in such a situation, no one was unafraid of an even greater crisis, a larger war. the global united front even had to convene a public opinion crisis management meeting to discuss how to reassure people. however, at this time, shen hao''s voice reached the meeting. "people just need an answer," shen hao said, "the unknown is the greatest fear, but i believe that the vast majority within our civilization would not fear a challenge that is inevitable yet clearly visible." indeed, in shen hao''s view, it was time to reveal all the truths. previously, other than shen hao, no one could be entirely sure of the existence and functioning of the civilization trial; the term even came from the blood demon''s mouth, but everything had been clarified after the first trial ended. the civilization trial did exist, and they were indeed facing the next trial. so, as shen hao had said, it was also time to make it public. after shen hao spoke, the remaining vote seemed merely a formality, with no opposition, everything quickly progressed, and less than an hour later, a global press conference issued by the global united front, aimed at all of humanity, officially commenced. people longing for answers poured in like crazy. "the star jump incident, the appearance of the chosen one, the appearance of the blood demon, including the appearance of those two life planets, and even the many technologies and weapons that suddenly emerged during the blood demon war that surpassed the technological levels, behind all these, there is a shadowcivilization trial!" in this press conference, the global united front revealed many pieces of intelligence that had previously been classified. for example, after the star jump occurred, a group of astronomers, physicists, and environmental scientists gathered together shouting in disbelief, their expressions bordering on mad and collapsing. Chapter 109 Yes, I am a Mythical Talent! these scientists were initially tormented by things that seemed to completely transcend science and cognition.some even loudly shouted, "science is dead!" everyone watching the video could understand their feelings. for humans, such power was simply too incredible! it had completely shattered all previous knowledge. beyond this video, subsequent batches of different materials were continuously presented, even including shen hao''s interrogation of the first captured matrix; people learned about the origins of the blood demon, and it was also the first time humans learned about the "civilization trial." however, the information revealed in this press conference was not only shocking and even despairing. there was also hope. for instance, when shen hao waved his hand in front of the camera and took out various powerful goods. people finally knew where those incredibly powerful weapons and technologies that suddenly appeared in the war came from! but the hope did not end there. "the civilization trial indeed brought us tremendous trauma and brought unimaginable pain to the whole world, but at the same time, we are not without resistance, nor are we unable to overcome, not only because all humanity will unite and work together, but also because we have since the beginning stood at the pinnacle of the chosen ones!" in the video, a group of text appeared. it was the probability of drawing chosen one talents. the public also learned for the first time of this secret previously only known to the chosen ones. the nearly one in ten thousand purple epic talent, one in a million golden legendary talent, and, one in a billion red mythical talent! eventually, the screen fixed on that notation of one in a billion in red! yes, shen hao finally revealed the true quality of his talent! he knew that at this moment, when the civilization trial was fully disclosed, the public needed hope, as did the chosen ones who possessed power, the administrators who held authorityeveryone needed hope! thus, he no longer concealed it! "yes, i have a mythical talent, named ''sovereign''!" said shen hao in the video broadcasted at the press conference, he still on the battlefield, his eyes filled with vast starlights and thunder surrounding him. at that instant, everyone could feel an indescribable suppression, not one that brought pain, but one that instilled confidence and courage! this was the first time shen hao attempted to use the sovereign suppression to influence people around the world, and with his current level, the influence was naturally very limited. but it was enough! during this brief yet incredibly intense war, shen hao was already humanity''s hope, and the greatest source of confidence for all humanity! the suppression at this moment was just a mobilization; it mobilized the trust and admiration people had for him! moreover! one in a billion! enjoy more content from empire even though among this set of probabilities, there was still nine hundred ninety-nine million unknowns, the ultimate probability of one in a billion undoubtedly represented the pinnacle of all talents, the very top among all chosen ones! even if some had already perceived or guessed it, when shen hao formally acknowledged it, they still couldn''t believe it. "i understand everyone''s feelings; when i learned of this, my feelings, and those of everyone in the world at this moment, are the same!" the spokesperson raised his voice slightly at this moment, "this is undoubtedly a miracle, a miracle that signifies destiny''s favor! the number of chosen ones in the world is still scarce; we haven''t even seen someone with a purple epic talent yet, but we do have a chosen one with a mythical talent! his power significantly exceeds that of other chosen ones, and it is this power and its chain reactions that allowed us to win the first trial in less than two months! compared to the blood demons, compared to other civilizations also undergoing the trial, we already possess our greatest luck!" this spokesperson probably never imagined that he would one day need to proclaim someone''s greatness like this. but at this moment, the emotion contained in his speech was undoubtedly genuine, and the power it contained was equally astonishing! yes, this was the reality everyone could see; shen hao''s unimaginably powerful identity had been fully demonstrated in the blood demon war! more importantly, one in a billion! this probability, this significance, was enough to bring immense reassurance to humans currently in confusion and in a state of terror! such a miracle allowed humans to encounter, starting out ahead of most civilizations! "the existence of the civilization trial isn''t merely about bringing death or disaster," the spokesperson continued to release the information, "apart from the chosen ones being able to obtain various powerful technologies from the chosen one mall, enormous rewards, surpassing our previous understanding, can also be gained through the trials!" the screen switched again. this time, the rewards obtained through the trials were displayed in various languages! accompanied by an introduction. "now, on behalf of the global united front, i announce that all of humanity will officially initiate the ''all people extraordinary'' plan! this plan will systematically release information related to the extraordinary path. as long as one can pass the trials, the future of human civilizationeveryone''s futurewill surpass past perceptions and reach levels that could only belong to the imagination!" at this moment, countless people who understood the reality truly got excited! fantasies are exactly that because they embody certain desires that people cannot fulfill! and now, does this not mean that every person will have the potential to possess immortality, the ability to fly and escape, and other unimaginable powers? extraordinary powers are not just the extraordinary abilities of the chosen ones! even if some people don''t have such strong desires, they also understand that within the trials, power is the fundamental element for survival! "lastly, we have decided to release a confidential file," the spokesperson took out another document, "this document in my hands gathers the initial intelligence on the civilization trials, including many people''s opinions and annotations, and also includes a phrase from our savior, mr. shen hao, which i personally favorno matter what, overcome the trials, become stronger, until one day we can know everything. this is what we need to do, and the only choice to survive within the trials!" this press conference, rather than a revelation of information about the civilization trials, could better be called a mobilization meeting for all of humanity to confront the trials directly! an immutable reality, the confidence people desire, the power people need. all laid out. most people, including shen hao, actually believe that fear will be suppressed, confidence and hope will emerge, and humanity will inevitably find a way to coexist with the crisis and the civilization trials in the shortest time possible. perhaps, when the trials arrive, people will still be afraid, but at least at this moment, they will not fall into chaos and infighting. the conference also announced two things simultaneously. first, the global united front will continue to exist perpetually as the structure holding the highest authority globally and will remain unrenamed, for the war will go onits targets no longer the blood demons but various trials. second, the establishment of the global chosen one association, with shen hao serving as its president responsible for managing all chosen ones worldwide and all matters related to the chosen ones, is not subordinate to the global united front. this decision, made after consulting the opinion of mr. shen hao himself, represents the creation of a new power system in the age of the civilization trial. everything is for the sake of becoming stronger! everything is for the sake of overcoming the trials! everything is for the future of humanity! under such circumstances, human civilization is also rapidly making a series of adjustments internally. this includes adjustments in the transformation of global production industries, focused arrangements for scientists, collaborative efforts among various research institutions, and even the emergence of new departments like the extraordinary education department and the extraordinary criminal processing department. in terms of public opinion, although there are still some people anxious about the future trials, overall, this anxiety and fear have not become mainstream or reached the level of disrupting order. meanwhile, discussions about various new technologies and the extraordinary path are gradually increasing, with anticipation for the future suppressing the fears of what lies ahead. overall, human civilization is moving in the right direction. meanwhile, three days after the conference, during the period just before the external plugin was refreshed, shen hao received a report from dong gong. they had found the first pocket world blessed land! "it indeed appeared in a rarely visited place. we found it deep within a primeval forest in our country. the area is yet unknown, but the spiritual energy inside is extremely rich. we also discovered some large architectural complexes," dong gong reported. "are there intelligent beings?" shen hao asked, concerned about an important aspect. since there were architectural complexes, it meant that civilizations once existed within these pocket world blessed lands. sea??h th novel?ire(.)ne*t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "there are beings, but so far, what we have found are creatures similar to spirit beasts, with no intelligent lifeforms discovered," dong gong seemed slightly disappointed, "however, the exploration has just begun. should we mobilize more chosen ones over there?" after becoming the president of the chosen one association, all the chosen ones joined the association. some civilian chosen ones were even solely under the command of the association. even those chosen ones affiliated with the governments of certain countries or with the global united front, when there was a conflict in orders with the chosen one association, would prioritize obeying the association''s commands. the chosen one association, although called an association, is substantially not a loosely structured organization. Chapter 110 Plugin Refresh! at the end of the day, shen hao did not control the entire chosen one association merely through his prestige and formidable power.he also relied on the vast and powerful resources of the chosen ones that he controlled. equipment, ability balls, cultivation resources... these resources were needed by every chosen one. without them, no matter how hard one tried, they would still be far outpaced by the other chosen ones. power and interest combined are the greatest authority. however, after pondering for a moment, shen hao suddenly said, "i''ll go personally." "yes." dong gong was somewhat surprised, but he did not ask anything. after all, the blood demon war was indeed nearing its conclusion at this time. under shen hao''s frenzied slaughtering over the past few days, the number of blood demons in the northern alliance had been reduced to an extremely low level. the remaining ones were fleeing in all directions, with the main forces pursuing and encircling them. at this point, shen hao staying on the battlefield would not be very efficient anymore. it could be said that the blood demon crisis would next enter a rather lengthy mopping-up process. a large number of chosen ones, parasite failures, and even some soldiers or civilian hunters who had embarked on the extraordinary path would continue to pursue relentlessly. some people might still fall victim, but they had lost the capability to threaten the entire civilization. in such a situation, shen hao finally got some time to rest, and, coupled with curiosity, he indeed wanted to have a good look at the pocket world blessed land. the private space shuttle arrived quietly at the location of the pocket world blessed land. the place was still very desolate. the subsequent stationed troops wouldn''t reach here in such a short time. only a small team that had discovered this pocket world blessed land was waiting here. when they saw shen hao, they were so excited that they could hardly speak. "well done," shen hao was not stingy with his praise, looking at the two chosen ones in the team, "i''ll have someone calculate the contribution points for you. decide for yourselves what you want to exchange." "of course!" the two nodded repeatedly. the contribution points system had just started, and they didn''t know how generous the rewards would be, but they didn''t do this thing solely for the rewards. at the moment when the civilization trial intelligence became public, a significant number of capable individuals wanted to contribute to the civilization. after all, in the face of the civilization trial, no one could stay out of the matter or watch from the sidelines. this sense of crisis could also unify people. however, they should feel pleasantly surprised when they see the number of contribution points and the items they could exchange. in the last stage of the blood demon trial, shen hao had racked up over eight billion points and did not plan to waste the rare peace time. naturally, he wanted to strengthen the civilization as much as possible. hoarding the points, on the other hand, would be less meaningful. he looked at the pocket world blessed land in front of him. it was indeed quite hidden. it looked like an area with no differences at all, but at a specific time, a white fog would rise. passing through the fog, one could reach another space. these three people had found this place by luck. if other pocket worlds or secret realms are so concealed, it would indeed be difficult to find, though there are advantages too. however, shen hao naturally didn''t need to wait for the timing. he walked over, his dominator pressure scattered slightly, and without needing the white fog, the space naturally opened up. once he entered, he was immediately enveloped by the spiritual energy, which was different from the continuously emerging and increasing extraordinary elements in the outside world. this was pure spiritual energy, which could not be converted into magic power. "the space is quite large," shen hao rose into the air, "the environment is very beautiful. the level of spiritual energy should be around level 11, reaching the second rank. there are also some indigenous extraordinary creatures. hmm, there are carnivorous creatures too, posing a certain degree of danger." he saw a gigantic white tiger, its strength was probably around level 8 to 9. indeed dangerous for an ordinary chosen one. he soon saw a cluster of buildings. they were all white palaces and giant squares paved with white bricks scattered among the mountains. in some places, special spiritual energy floated, looking like the "formations" in fantasies. but there were no people. even without going deep to understand, shen hao knew there were no human presences inside these buildings. he flew over, and the slight defensive formations could not stop him. after passing through several places, he discovered something a bit surprising. there were traces of human life everywhere. yes, humans. some room cabinets were filled with clothes, all worn before, with no significant differences from human sizes. in some places, various exquisite accessories were found. some places even had delicacies placed on tables. when shen hao saw a large field of plants infused with abundant spiritual energy and the slowly dissipating rain filled with spiritual energy, he could indeed confirm it. "everyone has disappeared, but not suddenly. it looks like they evacuated urgently, but not in such a panic that they even left the fires unextinguished," shen hao felt somewhat moved by the methods of the civilization trial. "were the people all taken away, or was it a copy of a pocket world blessed land without people?" sea??h th n?vel?ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ``` whether it was the former or the latter, both represented extremely powerful forces. especially the latter. however, the civilization trial itself was so mysterious and powerful that it was hardly surprising that such things could happen. just the unbelievable sun outside was exaggeration enough. "this place is indeed a treasure trove," shen hao said, playing with a jade pendant in his hand that could be considered a magic treasure, "only the people are missing; everything else is ready-madethe alchemy room, the artifact refining room, the spirit medicine fields, and even many books that could be related to cultivation. although i can''t understand the language just yet, it''s indeed possible for our civilization to smoothly take over everything here and start utilizing these resources... but it''s not without its challenges." not to mention, some of the spirit medicine fields looked almost mature, but many more were clearly not yet ready for harvesting. this also meant that if they couldn''t figure out how certain things operated in the shortest amount of time, they could potentially incur some losses. it''s like a cultivator suddenly owning an uninhabited modern city and wanting to quickly put it to useit really isn''t an easy task. but difficult or not, they had to make an effort. such a place was clearly conducive to humans quickly understanding and enhancing the other two paths of civilization! shen hao left the pocket world blessed land and immediately contacted dong gong: "dispatch the language experts and related talented chosen ones, as well as the personnel from the cultivation research institute hereand quickly! the slower we are, the greater the loss!" "yes!" dong gong realized the importance of efficiency upon learning the situation inside the pocket world blessed land. not just here, but in other places too, they had to find them quickly, or they might very well become wastelands in no time. that would be a significant loss! the entire chosen one association began to mobilize, and many chosen ones who had just joined the association encountered tasks beyond hunting blood demons, especially those with related talents, such as a chosen one with a talent called "taoist body," who should have a unique advantage in finding pocket world blessed lands. moreover, as soon as one was found, at least they would have a rough idea of the situation, and the efficiency of the search would only increase. shen hao was not idle either. his efficiency in this regard far exceeded that of other chosen ones; he could naturally perceive different places as long as he was within a certain range. this was also a use of the dominator talent at this level, i suppose. however, there was another very important matter in the process of searching. the external was finally going to refresh. to be honest, at the end of the civilization trial announcement, shen hao had some minor concerns. after all, the end of the first civilization trial would certainly have an impact on some areas, such as not being able to earn points. whether this signified a version update that could affect external, it was hard to say. fortunately, there were no issues whatsoever on the external interface. continue your adventure with empire the progress bar''s growth rate was also unaffected. finally, when shen hao found the second pocket world blessed land, the external''s progress bar came to an end. the rudimentary interface appeared once again. [confirmed current civilization trial version as 1.1501, detected that it is a trial interlude period, some externals will be suspended, there is no inspection mechanism during this period, externals have no usage restrictions, there are currently the following three externals available.] [vip external version 2: this external grants permanent vip2 status and corresponding permissions in the point mall (manufactured by kejin civilization)] [ability ball furnace external: this external can lock in a chance greater than 5% in the ability ball furnace process, making it 100% certain to occur (manufactured by boqi civilization)] [profession match external: this external allows a chosen one to obtain a 100% match with the highest fitting mythical exclusive profession, but it can be used only once (manufactured by wuji civilization)] "only three externals?" shen hao pondered. besides these three externals, a new feature had also appeared on the interface. [selected externals] upon opening, it listed all the externals he had chosen so far. however, most of them were greyed out. including the initial external for obtaining the chosen one status, as well as the mythical talent external, and even the subsequent map cheat, drop hack, and points hack, and so on. the only one still displayed as active was the vip1 mall external. obviously, this also had to do with the current "trial interlude period." "on the bright side, at least the interlude period doesn''t have an inspection mechanism, so there''s no need to wait and use them one by one," shen hao looked back at the three newly refreshed externals. this meant he could now load all three externals at once! not to mention, these three externals alone would allow him to eliminate five options from the personal rewards. what''s left would be a choice of five out of seven. ``` Chapter 111 Architecture and Contractor shen hao reopened the reward interface and carefully read through all the awards.choose five out of seven, needing to eliminate two. to shen hao, the only hesitation was whether to choose the golden legendary equipment or one hundred chosen one slots. with the "ability ball furnace external," he would hardly lack powerful ability balls, but there was no stable way to acquire golden legendary equipment yet, and he still mostly used the white equipment purchased from the white mall. the only piece of purple epic equipment he could use was the moonlight mirror, obtained from a level 11 blood demon commander. he had already experienced its power. on the other hand, one hundred chosen one slots seemed of little use since, at this stage, he was able to command all of humanity''s chosen ones. still, shen hao had some hesitation. "let''s pick the others first," he did not get too tangled up in it. he began to choose with anticipation. first was the ability bar, which added two new slots to the chosen one panel without any fuss. now he could equip five abilities. next up were the chosen one buildings. the moment he chose, the display dazzled again, and one bizarre building after another, each radiating streams of light, materialized until it settled on a tower structure emanating a purple glow. relevant information appeared alongside it. [name: warren mage tower] [quality: purple epic] continue your journey with empire [level: 1 (33)] [a legendary tower built by the powerful elemental warren mage, who spent his life''s energy and fortune creating it. it contains all of warren''s wisdom and significantly enhances the combat abilities of mage transcendents while also serving as a prime magic research facility. when a powerful mage tower and a powerful mage come together, it will become a nightmare for all enemies.] [note 1: the mage tower is currently in a locked state; you need to explore and unlock it on your own] [note 2: the core magic spirit of the mage tower had all its memories erased] "is this the chosen one building?" shen hao looked at the structure, feeling it exceeded his expectations. not to mention the "33" after the level, which already denoted the original tier of the building. this was not something that buildings within the pocket world blessed land could compare to. shen hao had no doubt that if he could unlock all the levels of the mage tower, it would unleash formidable power. more importantly, he was confident he could take control and unlock it. using [sovereign] talent in such a place might yield unimaginably potent results. "i wonder if it can be moved. i need to choose a good location," shen hao even thought about securing a safe place for his parents or other key individuals inside the mage tower if needed. regardless, the strength of the chosen one building made shen hao look forward even more to the subsequent contractor draw slots. although he wasn''t sure of the probability of drawing a high-quality contractor, based on the building''s scenario, earning a purple epic building without any tricks suggested that the probability might not be low and might also be related to his evaluation level. shen hao didn''t hesitate and directly chose to receive the contractor drawing slot. the interface flowed again the next moment, this time showing creatures glowing with various colors. some resembled humans, but most were non-human, ranging from humanoid to various types of giant extraordinary creatures. as it finally settled, a dazzling golden light emerged! "eureka?" shen hao widened his eyes slightly, showing a surprised expression. without any tricks, he didn''t have high hopes for his luck; he had only hoped for at least a purple quality like the building, but never expected a golden legendary contractor to appear. this was pure luck! it must be said, compared to cheating by locking the probability, lucking out like this instead gave him a sense of striking it big. this time i really didn''t cheat! "but, is this... an angel?" shen hao looked at the portrait that appeared on the screen. besides the intricate patterns near the eyes, she had a human-like face and figure, and was a highly attractive female, but the real focus was the pair of wings on her back, one black and one white, giving the portrait itself a strong sense of impact. more detailed information then appeared. [name: erin ellie] [quality: golden legend] [level: 1 (40)] [originating from a powerful extraordinary civilization, she''s an individual at the top of both strength and talent within her civilization, naturally possessing two souls. erin, who follows the path of death, and ellie, who follows the path of life, are like the opposite sides inside a mirror. until their last breath, they could not work together in harmony, which might be their greatest regret.] [note 1: after death, the soul signed a contract with the civilization trial to voluntarily become a prize for the winners.] [note 2: some knowledge is locked along with levels and will gradually be unlocked as one levels up.] [note 3: the pact is absolute; the contractor cannot be harmed by the contracted, but be cautious, they might be uncontrollable.] s~ea??h the ovlfire .net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "twin souls?" shen hao had finished reading the detailed introduction and was somewhat disappointed. he actually wanted a powerful and cool mount more. however, having pulled a golden legendary level summon was already incredibly lucky, so he couldn''t be too greedy. the next moment, as the summoning began, a golden vortex appeared before him, and an angel wearing black and white war armor and wielding a weapon in each hand appeared before shen hao. it was then that shen hao realized, she was much taller than he had anticipated. she was two meters tall! though her proportions were perfect, such height was uncommon among humans. at the same time, a strange feeling surged within shen hao''s heart. it was a soul pact. it was not like talent, fully fused with the soul, but still a pact engraved upon the soul. at that moment, the angel before him opened her eyes. one black and one white, her two pupils each bore a different color, and shen hao could clearly feel that he was being observed by two souls! "are you our summoner?" even two voices emerged simultaneously; one was icy cold, the other contained warmth. they were not speaking human language, but through the pact, shen hao could understand their words and even their emotions. at this time, one of the two souls seemed to make no effort to hide its dissatisfaction. "why such a low level, have you just passed your first trial? did you just pull me out by luck?" shen hao did not speak, his eyebrows raised. the next moment, the expressions of the "angels" changed drastically! they felt an overwhelming suppression! even more exaggerated and severe than feeling the dominator pressure directly! because through the soul pact, they had gazed directly into shen hao''s soul! cosmic level status, so clearly impacting everything about them! they couldn''t even maintain their bodily forms upright, and at the moment their souls hadn''t even reacted, they had already prostrated themselves, their wings wrapping around their bodies, their originally proud heads uncontrollably trembling, even tears streaming down, their spirits nearing their limits! and shen hao confirmed his suspicion. contractors also belong to his power! how could they not be controlled, not be dominated? what was originally just an absolute existence, was now utterly different before his talent; should he wish, he could erase any part of their consciousness, directly control their bodies, and all their power! "thus, professions like summoner do seem well-suited to the ''sovereign'' talent." shen hao thought, then looked again at the contractor before him, finally reining in his suppression to prevent them from truly collapsing. after all, even though his status was still very low, his cosmic level status was genuinely undeniable. ordinary people wouldn''t have the ability to see the essence of shen hao''s soul, but the soul pact qualified them; it wasn''t unlike staring directly at a vile god, twisting consciousness with a single glance. "are you both chosen ones?" shen hao also discovered some matters that were somewhat unexpected, yet seemed logical. "yes." the same two voices answered, this time with a visible tremble. "next time, don''t answer at the same time, let ellie answer." shen hao asked again, "do you both have purple epic level talent? such good luck?" through complete control over the pact, he could discern many things. for instance, these two souls, though closely linked, nearly inseparable, seemed to exist as two individuals in their civilization trial, each possessing their own talent, but what truly surprised shen hao was that both of their talents were of purple epic level. that was something luck couldn''t explain. "answer... master." ellie, the one who had followed the path of life with a cold voice, was clearly in great shock, but still tremblingly responded, "initially, we were both just white talents, but after passing through four trials, we upgraded our talent quality to purple... we fell at the fifth trial." indeed, their civilization had passed through no less than four trials! that related somewhat to the inherent strength of their civilization, but they still perished in the fifth trial. choosing to become contractors was also driven by dissatisfaction and regret. even though their civilization had been destroyed, they wanted to witness the day when the civilization trial was completely conquered. but they never expected the one who summoned them would be a possessor of a mythical talent! Chapter 112 The Chosen Ones Profession Confirmed! you should know, at the pinnacle of their civilization, there were millions of chosen ones, and there wasn''t even a single mythical one!moreover, this talent was so powerful, so dominating! even now, they dared not recall what they had just felt, for the mere thought could cause their entire sense of self to collapse, even twist into a servant or puppet who would madly offer up themselves, offer up everything! this wasn''t because the other party''s talent was so malevolent, but simply because the difference in status was so great that they couldn''t bear it! having signed a soul contract with such an entity, even though they were still weak, the nature of things had completely changed. a hint of rebellion could bring unbearable consequences. "erin is the one who walks the path of life, isn''t she?" shen hao was at this time further discerning the differences between the two souls, and spoke indifferently, "interesting, i don''t sense any love for life in your emotions, on the contrary, your personality is very cold. is your talent the purple level ''king of magic''? on the other hand, erin, who walks the path of death, seems gentler, with the purple level talent ''weapon master''?" the talents really complement each other. one close-combat, one long-range. though their characters deviate somewhat from expectations, it''s not incomprehensible. considering their own strong extraordinary talents, having once been level 40 warriors, plus having dual souls which is almost equal to two contractors, this golden legendary assessment is actually not an exaggeration. "stand up," shen hao said to erin ellie, who was still prostrate on the ground, "i forgive you, ellie, for your disrespect just now, but now you are my contractors, and everything you do from now on must serve me and my civilization." "yes." relief flooded through both of their hearts. at this moment, their greatest worry was undoubtedly being erased from consciousness. although a puppet without a self is naturally inferior to one with a self, a tyrant may not care, and they had no power to resist. ellie even felt very guilty. it was merely because of her own words that they had almost brought disaster upon themselves. however, erin was comforting her in her heart: "at least, we have a bigger chance to achieve our wish, don''t we?" that''s right. colors began to emerge in ellie''s heart as well. although they still didn''t know what this civilization that had summoned them was like, such powerful talents really gave them a greater chance! to witness the end of the civilization trial with their own eyes was the only reason they had chosen to cling to life! "dong gong." at this time, shen hao was contacting dong gong, briefly describing the situation with the building and the contractors, then commanded, "have the analysis department list some location suggestions for where to place the building, and send some experts to teach them language and basic knowledge." "yes." dong gong quickly went to arrange things. in times when a civilization trial might emerge at any moment, any form of power was very important! developing technology, popularizing transcendent abilities, and finding pocket world blessed lands all served to enhance strength! and naturally, the current situation was no exception! the mage tower and a strong individual from another civilization could both provide significant help! especially this individual, who possessed a golden legendary level! even after learning this news, the high-level officials of the global united front mostly showed joy, and many were even eager to meet this "angel" and learn as much as possible about the civilization trial and other civilizations. even though most of the relevant knowledge was locked, isn''t it said to be unlocked as one''s level increases? "what you need to do next is to familiarize yourselves with our civilization, and to level up your status," shen hao said, turning to them again, tossing over a pile of resources. white level 15... erin and ellie both felt a touch of surprise as they received the resources. if it was a second trial, this level would be a bit too low, not quite matching the performance of a mythical talent, but if it was the first trial, then it was too high! in their own civilization, during the first trial, the highest they ever unlocked was the white level 12 marketplace. but they would know soon. they began to look forward to learning about this civilization. at this time, shen hao was not idle either. he had loaded the vip2 marketplace external. just like with vip1, there weren''t many eye-catching changes, but once the vip marketplace was opened, one could see that there were three more items inside! and among these three items, one was even the unlock permission for a blue level 14 item! "a higher vip level means not only three more items in each refresh, but also better quality," shen hao chose to unlock it directly. he had plenty of points, and most of the blue quality items held considerable utility. not to mention a blue level 14 one. this was a piece of protective equipment, just right for enhancing the safety of some exceptional chosen ones. "if the hiatus can be a bit longer, then just the refreshes in the vip marketplace alone can be quite a significant help," shen hao had actually asked erin and ellie about the duration of the hiatus already. but their answer was "uncertain." sea??h th novelfire.net* website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. the length of the hiatus varied. sometimes it was long, sometimes it was short. trials always come when civilizations are least expecting them. at that moment, shen hao focused his attention on the most critical option. the chosen one''s profession! the chance to draw a mythical exclusive profession just once, and the one with the highest compatibility at that, meant that for shen hao, one draw would be enough! there was no need to hesitate; he had been at level 10 for some time now. it was time to decide on his chosen one profession! "load the external, then match!" shen hao directly loaded the external and proceeded with his first profession match! as one hundred million points were spent, the profession matching interface began to swirl. a red text appeared on the interface! [profession: emperor] [quality: red exclusive!] [rejoice, for this is the luck of a civilization! it is also the pinnacle of being the chosen one! the emperor is your profession! this is not some god lofty and aloof! nor is it an identity shaped by a false political power structure! it is the true controller and leader of civilization! as the emperor, you will gain supreme power as the civilization grows stronger! civilization will also gain an invincible future from your greatness!] [note 1: i am the civilization!] [note 2: a civilization is neither a state fixed to a certain piece of land nor a species fixed to certain creatures.] enjoy new adventures at empire [note 3: there is only one red exclusive profession, with no pioneers, no successors, everything on this path must be pioneered by you alone, but no one can predict your potential, your future.] [transfer conditions:] [1. control type mythical talent] [2. at least three golden legendary abilities, required to be: sensing type, transmission, and enhancement] [3. you are the strongest of the entire civilization] "this is the profession with the highest compatibility for me?" shen hao murmured as he looked through the content of the introduction. he had thought of the various chosen one professions that might appear before, but considering the uniqueness of the red color, he knew it would definitely not be a common profession like "mage" or "warrior." he even wondered if it might just be [sovereign], which could also seem like a profession. but the actual result was indeed beyond his expectations. emperor! clearly, this was not the emperor as commonly understood; the introduction also made it clear that this profession did not require recognition from a political structure, nor did it require the actual status of an emperor, but it would undoubtedly have everything an emperor has. more importantly, the subsequent content seemed to describe the features. the stronger the civilization is, the stronger he becomes; the stronger he becomes, the stronger the civilization becomes! although he still didn''t know the specific manifestations, shen hao was already thrilled. this was simply too fitting for the civilization trial! shen hao''s external, even his talent, his growth, were all based on the civilization trial, without which he might still be able to live somewhere but could never expect to grow so rapidly and would lose greater developmental potential. not to mention that from the beginning, he had been determined to lead the civilization in winning the trial and never thought of abandoning civilization to become a "strong man" who lost everything. in this light, the compatibility of this profession with him was indeed very high! whether it was his talent, his character, or his pursuits! "the external really is powerful," shen hao could only sigh with emotion at last and was somewhat impatient to transfer professions. but of the three conditions, the first and the third were already met; only the second one remained gray. "three legendary ability balls, each with their own conditions, and it''s a good thing i have the [ability ball furnace external] too, or the odds would be much lower." shen hao realized the difficulty of a mythical exclusive profession. he wondered how many of the countless civilizations undergoing the trial could achieve it. without giving it too much thought, he directly opened the ability ball furnace interface. he had tried it once before: four thousand eight hundred white ability balls gave only a 0.6% chance of producing a golden legendary ability. such odds were incredibly low. the external required a minimum of a five percent chance to lock in. shen hao tried it, and it took nearly forty thousand white ability balls to ensure a golden legendary ability with the help of the external! one could see how rare the golden legendary abilities were. even though shen hao still had a total of twenty million and four hundred thousand white ability balls left, with these odds, he could at most gamble fifty times. getting the specific category of ability ball was still not a sure thing, and the ability balls had other uses too. not to mention that other chosen ones needed ability balls to enhance their strength; just getting the ability balls and then upgrading them was quite a drain. however shen hao tried tossing in the blue ability balls. "there really is a loophole" his eyes lit up. Chapter 113 Determine Ability, Change Jobs! he only needed about a thousand blue ability balls to have a five percent chance of refining a golden ability ball!this probability, actually, was not much of a problem. after all, refining ability balls required at least ten white ability balls and only had a twenty-five percent chance of appearing blue. that''s to say, under normal circumstances, refining white ability balls into blue ones and then using blue ability balls to gamble on golden ones, didn''t make much difference. however, shen hao possessed a "ability ball furnace" cheat, which could lock in probabilities greater than five percent! this meant he could exchange forty thousand white ability balls for four thousand blue ones, and then further exchange them for four golden ability balls! the efficiency of obtaining golden ability balls directly quadrupled! yet this wasn''t even maximizing use, twenty-five percent could be locked in just like five percent! essentially, each use of the cheat, in terms of probability, was equivalent to doubling the quantity of the ability balls. white to blue might increase fourfold, but white to purple, or even white to blue then to purple... it was more than just a fourfold increase; it was multiplication! s~ea??h the n?vel(f)ire.nt website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. at most, it would just use up more points. but it was still a huge gain! "just locking in five percent is already powerful enough," shen hao couldn''t help but sigh. ability balls were not only useful to him but to all the chosen ones of the entire civilization! moreover, the same type of higher-level ability balls could directly replace the original low-level ability balls, and for shen hao, having five golden ability balls was already predetermined! plus, "power projection" itself belonged to the transmission category of abilities. "let''s begin." shen hao didn''t waste any time and started to gamble immediately. with the cheat, white ability balls almost became unnecessary, but considering upgrading to higher quality ability balls required more input, it wasn''t possible to have all purple, but all blue became a reality! shen hao began his gamble with a hundred percent win rate and contacted dong gong. "start collecting ability balls from all chosen ones and adjust the exchange rate of ability balls to contribution points; you decide the specifics, but i demand that delivering twelve white ability balls should earn enough contribution points to choose to exchange for one blue ability ball." "president? if that''s the case..." dong gong thought shen hao planned to use his own massive number of ability balls to compensate for the huge loss in this exchange rate, but shen hao cut him off. "do it." "yes!" dong gong responded emphatically! this exchange rate naturally thrilled all the chosen ones! the gap between twelve white ability balls and one blue ability ball was more than just a little bit! frankly speaking, any chosen one who had fought in wars against blood demons and killed a few hundred had at least a dozen white ability balls! gu qiuyue relied on killing a blood demon first to earn a blue ability ball reward, and it was this blue ability that made her stand out early on. and now, a future where all chosen ones had blue abilities was within reach! discover hidden tales at empire crucially, shen hao didn''t suffer a loss, only spending some points, but wasn''t that just collecting two more white ability balls? even the points weren''t a loss, as in future trials, these chosen ones would bring him even more points feedback! indeed, once the news was released, all chosen ones were incredibly excited, and some experts even worried about shen hao''s points reserves, but no one could refuse the opportunity to enhance the strength of civilization! during this period, after shen hao gambled and obtained over fifty golden legendary ability balls, he finally chose four that he liked. "purple cloud divine thunder," "divine descent," "heavenly eye," "song of miracle" among these four golden legendary abilities, "purple cloud divine thunder" was to replace his current "thunder," "divine descent" was to replace "power projection," and "heavenly eye" and "song of miracle" represented perception and enhancement respectively. especially the latter two. the perception and enhancement category of golden talents shen hao gambled for were actually far more than just these two, but he was selective, as golden legendary abilities wouldn''t go to waste even if used for feeding his abilities to raise levels the efficiency was many times higher than directly feeding white ability balls. so the two he chose were very powerful. "heavenly eye" could open up a godlike perspective for wide-range observation, making it so various hidden presences could hardly escape detection. after installing it, shen hao immediately used the blood demons for testing, and although the range of detection was far less than a map cheat due to being lower level, its strength was much more powerful than the singular map cheat! he could easily discern the hidden strength of blood demons, and even unearth their mother! if he had such an ability during the previous blood demon war, he undoubtedly could have ended the war more easilyall he would need was to search for matrices around the world. even now, treating it as a minor test, he easily captured some remnants of matrices that were despairing and bewildered. the number of blood demon remnants once again greatly diminished. as for "song of miracle," this enhancement-type ability was also something shen hao picked carefully and was very fond of. just as the name suggests, it could bring about miracles. whether it allowed the user to continuously explode with power in desperate situations or to inspire the soldiers on the battlefield time and again, this kind of enhancement ability could possibly create miracles that originally seemed impossible! even not just for combat enhancement; even if used in training, cultivation, research, or various other aspects, it could achieve multi-functional, comprehensive enhancements! even if the strength of the enhancement was somewhat reduced due to this comprehensiveness, and it could not compare to some golden legendary abilities specifically designed to enhance combat power, what shen hao wanted was exactly this kind of comprehensiveness! after all, his own power was already strong enough. after this round of rewards and cheats through enhancement, he would become even stronger. what he lacked was the kind of power that could strengthen others from multiple angles, which would be more advantageous in facing the still completely unknown trials! even the ability bar that shen hao still had empty was also prepared for this reason. he needed to leave himself some leeway so that when facing the specifics of the trials, he could choose the suitable ability that might produce remarkable effects! once he met the requirements for the profession change, shen hao did not hesitate to change his profession. at that moment, there was no dazzling scene, not even any dramatic changes; shen hao only had a peculiar feeling as if some mystical and special power linked him with all humans in the entire civilization. not just humans but also the newly recruited erin ellie, as well as some blood demons! yes, blood demons! shen hao was somewhat surprised to find that some blood demons had completely abandoned the revival of their own civilization, carefully disguising themselves in an attempt to survive by assimilating into human civilization. however "that''s impossible," without hesitation, shen hao extended his power, and in just an instant, several bolts of thunder appeared simultaneously across different parts of the world. leveraging this connection to bridge vast distances, though he experienced some power loss, he still killed that segment of blood demons. it''s not just that they do not have the qualifications to assimilate into this civilization, even if they had, the sins of the past also needed to be settled. still, shen hao also developed a deep understanding of this profession. just as described during the professional draw, rather than saying it was a predetermined profession, it was more like it simply pointed him in a direction. even this power, linking him and the entire civilization together, while mystical and extraordinarily strongeven letting him somewhat perceive the entire civilization''s conditionwas not completely incomprehensible. this was just a beginning; the path ahead, he needed to forge on his own. but even so, a profession change was a profession change. he had found a path and a direction. at this moment, shen hao could clearly feel a change in his own life level, a true, all-around leap, rather than just that kind of "status" deeply hidden within the soul that only showed itself under specific circumstances. his level had reached level 11! his three-dimensional values also generally surged by about eight points! considering that each point increased his strength by 1.2 times, it was as if his three-dimensional figures had all quadrupled! this was not just a simple four-fold increase in power! you see, at levels 8 to 9, you typically only need to increase each value by two or three points on average to level up! the current shen hao, not to mention abilities, just his basic strength alone far surpassed what it used to be! more importantly, during this process, he could feel that his connection with civilization had also become closer. he could vaguely sense some indescribable blessing. this blessing came from the remaining seven billion humans themselves, but also from their confidence, aspirations, adoration towards him... all sorts of emotions were enhancing his power and also the speed of his strength improvement. "looking at it this way, it does seem somewhat similar to the blood demon mother." shen hao thought, and couldn''t help but laugh to himself. that was, of course, a joke. it may have seemed a bit similar at a low level, but in essence, it was far too different. the strength of a blood demon mother actually relied on the spiritual power provided by blood demon subordinates through the spiritual network to enhance its spirit and thus its level and strength; essentially, the blood demon subordinates were working for the blood demon mother. what shen hao experienced was an incredibly mystical mutual nurturing which was not on the same level! he even felt he could gain blessings from the continually growing science, technology, and industrial levels! Chapter 114 Swallowing Other Civilizations! and it was not just that.at this moment, shen hao closed his eyes and further fine-tuned his perception of this unique sensation. enjoy more content from empire he suddenly raised his hand and with a gentle tap, spiritual energy gathered in mid-air and rapidly condensed into the form of a talisman. indeed, it was genuine spiritual energy. then, with a wave of his hand, the glow of magic power manifested at his wrist, coming together to form a simple magic array from which a fireball soared into the sky. this too was genuine magic. shen hao naturally hadn''t embarked on the path of cultivation or magic, but as individuals in the civilization had begun to explore, and the moment individual powers became widespread within the group, he, as the emperor of civilization, could naturally obtain all systems with ease. moreover, with the existence of the "sovereign" talent, as soon as these systems were acquired, he could control them proficiently right away. and these manifestations were only a part. for instance, shen hao could even faintly sense that within the civilization, there were still some untapped powers, and some rarely visited places were rather vague, but some that had been explored by people were crystal clear. indeed, those were undiscovered pocket world blessed lands, magic secret realms, or alien relics! the efficiency of locating these places would greatly increase. "so this is what being an emperor is like... the power of civilization is my power," shen hao reflected on the many wondrous aspects he was feeling. having just changed professions, there was still much to explore. however, one thing was for certain. to become stronger in this profession, you must make civilization more powerful! "the last reward, i''ll choose a hundred chosen one slots," shen hao decided. after all, equipment came with level restrictions, and after changing professions, his strength was going to improve rapidly. any equipment he obtained now would soon become obsolete. but a hundred chosen one slots, whether used to cultivate confidantes or used to motivate more people to gather by his side, were very useful. the effects obtained would be more than just gaining a hundred chosen ones. sea??h th n?vel(f)ire.nt website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "huh?" shen hao suddenly made an unexpected discovery. he directly contacted dong gong, "i''ve seen all the proposals you sent. let''s go with the island plan and set up the chosen one association headquarters on that island. i''ll send you the coordinates later; there''s a pocket world blessed land right on that island, and it''s not too far from the eastern country." indeed, shen hao had just sensed that there was a pocket world blessed land on an overseas island not too far from the eastern country! this indeed made for a good headquarters location. the mage tower that was drawn out could also be placed on that island. "yes," dong gong immediately went to make arrangements. the island plan mainly focused on independence, security, and expandability, even if the island''s current area wasn''t large, but it could be expanded in the future. as for the inconvenience of transportation, it would not be a problem in the future. one of the most obvious manifestations of technology development was in transportation. at present, industries around the globe are expanding their production orderly, quickly phasing out industries that can be quickly outdated, and rapidly upgrading those that can be swiftly improved. take, for example, battery technology. the new high-energy battery technology is nearly fifty times more powerful than the previous technology and is already replacing old energy sources on a large scale, and the resulting demand for electricity is being met by the rapidly constructing nuclear fusion power stations. then there is machine intelligence technology. completely human-like intelligent machinery is also available for purchase, but compared to the living sector, intelligent machinery now is more focused on industrial production. in the foreseeable future, human labor will be further liberated, and more people will be invested in work related to the extraordinary domain, as the extraordinary domain is related to humans and is not easily replaced by machines. besides, there are also construction, medical, military... all industries are undergoing tremendous changes in a short period, and the influence of the global united front is also steadily extending to all facets. the discussions about the trials have significantly decreased online, and even the discovery of alien relics from the rewards has not attracted much attention because everyone is immersed in the significant changes in their respective fields, changes that are closely related to each person''s life and future. it was not until fifteen days after the first civilization trial officially ended that a third star appeared in the sky again. it was still in the same orbit around the sun! and it was exceptionally bright, so bright that it seemed as though a second moon had appeared in the sky!" "this planet is about three-quarters the size of ours and is quite close. although it is not affected by gravity due to unknown forces, this distance allows us to directly observe some of the surface," dong gong delivered the latest intelligence. ``` they were now staying on the mage tower that shen hao had pulled out. when the mage tower was taken out, its size indeed exceeded many people''s expectations. because this was by no means a "small tower," but a magnificent building! although it still had the shape of a tower, the diameter of the very bottom layer reached an astonishing eighty-five kilometers! it had already surpassed most cities, with each level being eighty meters in height. there were a total of thirty-four floors, and this towering edifice of over two thousand meters made the entire mage tower look not like a construction, but a mountain! at this moment, everyone was staying on the fifteenth floor. there was an incredibly large open-air terrace that could even accommodate thousands of airplanes. it was also used as the association''s headquarters, as shen hao simply designated this floor as the reception area for the association, open to all visitors. just this level alone was practically enough to meet the headquarters'' needs, given the current scale of personnel in the chosen one association. shen hao sat in the conference room, carefully reviewing the information brought by dong gong. "although it''s not yet clear, we can already ascertain quite a bit of intelligence. first, there is a highly similar intelligent species to humans on this newly encountered planet, and they are numerous. second, they have also stepped into the technological field of the industrial era, but their level is not very high. we observed densely-packed ''black smoke factories'' in some areas, estimating their industrial level to be equivalent to ours seventy years ago. third, they have recently experienced a massive war, as we can see traces left by large battlefields on the surface, and it is certain that they used nuclear weapons on a large scale..." aside from dong gong''s report, there was also a lot of photographic evidence in the documents. for example, an immense region pitted with craters everywhere. just by looking at this battlefield, one could imagine the terrible extent of the war. at least thousands of nuclear weapons were deployed! even though experts analyzed that the yields of these nuclear weapons were not substantial, being between one hundred thousand to three hundred thousand, such reckless use undoubtedly had a huge impact on the environment of the entire planet, now shrouded in widespread radioactive dust. a vast number of flora and fauna were dying, the environment was rapidly deteriorating, and the people were facing the fatal crisis of nuclear radiation as well. if there were not sufficient technical means, this world would quickly become a nuclear wasteland. "after basic analysis and judgment, we believe that the threat from this civilization to us is very low. they have suffered too severe a trauma during the previous trial," dong gong concluded at last. even without waiting for a new trial to emerge, this civilization was already in grave danger. some experts hesitated over whether or not to go and take a look. at such a close distance, it could take only half a month to arrive using shen hao''s space shuttle. compared to the other two planets, this was undoubtedly an opportunity to understand other civilizations. and possibly to gain certain benefits. for instance, commodities from different paths of civilizations. despite this civilization seeming to be in a sorry state, as the victor of a civilization trial, there must be benefits of immense value to a civilization within it. chosen one panel products, civilization trial rewards, and even some powerful chosen ones. erin ellie made it clear that in a trial involving multiple civilizations, it was possible for civilizations to conquer each other or even merge with each other. after all, the main subject of the civilization trial is the civilization itself, not the species or nations. even if they once belonged to different civilizations, as long as they integrate into various fields afterwards, they would still be judged as a single entity. even more so, they had once believed that these trials involving multiple civilizations were inherently opportunities for rapidly recovering civilizations that suffered heavy damages. to either join or absorb others. civilizations that were absorbed might no longer exist as independent entities, but at the very least, they could pass down their culture, memories, and species heritage. this was also why many experts were tempted. shen hao lifted his head at this moment and looked at erin ellie, who was sitting obediently in front of the conference table. "what do you think?" shen hao asked. "to master," the colder voice spoke out, clearly it was ellie. "you can go now, but you can also wait. wait until the trial truly starts, when they face real despair, and then go. that would save a lot of trouble as they would cling to the last straw unconditionally. by that time, the number of people would be reduced again, avoiding taking on too much useless burden. moreover, if the trial involves fighting each other, it could be targeted as the first objective to quickly earn points." in this period, the contractor had learned the language of the eastern country with astonishing speed, even using it with remarkable proficiency. and their levels were rising rapidly. excluding the consumption of resources, they had already quickly returned to level 8. ellie, who followed the path of life, had played a significant role in treating wounded soldiers. merely at level 8, she was able to heal hundreds of wounded soldiers at a time. when treating a single person, she was even capable of regenerating severed limbs. ``` Chapter 115 The Trial Begins! this also resulted in a massive following for ellie.terms like "healing angel," "life goddess," and "angel sister" had already become widespread on the internet. even ellie herself found it somewhat unbelievable. because she always kept a stern face, her words were likewise unpleasant, and her personality was not at all endearing. however, the human girl, responsible for acquainting her with this civilization quickly, told her that within this civilization there existed a saying called "beauty is justice," and her type of character was referred to as "tsundere." she suggested that ellie should spend more time online since there were all kinds of strange people there... ellie did not understand but was deeply shocked. but no matter what, being accepted was always better than being rejected. their civilization had been destroyed, and as contractors, they were essentially now part of this civilization. at this moment, the words spoken by ellie had caused a momentary silence in the venue. many people turned their eyes to shen hao. although her statement was somewhat cruel, in the face of an even more merciless trial, there was no room for kindness to begin with. some of the proposals laid out in front of shen hao were even more ruthless and heartless. and after deliberation, shen hao also made his decision. "dispatch spaceships and personnel, but only for observation and intelligence gathering; do not initiate contact for now," he said. "yes," the others acted swiftly. having an authoritative leader does indeed provide convenience in terms of efficiency. shen hao could make decisions quickly on matters like this. "ellie, stay behind," shen hao then turned to look at ellie. "yes," ellie immediately tensed up. "on the latest report you submitted yesterday, it detailed the ''data competition'' of the multi-civilization trial as well as the ranking rewards," shen hao pulled out a report, "but the specifics are vague, and given the huge disparity in strength among civilizations, on what basis are these rankings determined?" indeed, erin ellie''s memory was gradually recovering, and the report they had submitted contained details that piqued shen hao''s interest. that was the so-called "ranking rewards." according to her, the first multi-civilization trial they experienced had been the third trial, where all civilizations faced a powerful enemy from beyond their planet. the civilization trial would assign rankings based on the performance of each civilization, even of each chosen one, over a period, to distribute rewards. in other words, even if it was not a type of trial where they fought to the death, there was still a competitive element in trials involving multiple civilizations. shen hao could not help but pay close attention to this. considering the current situation, it was unknown which civilizations would participate before the actual trial began. some powerful civilizations might just make an appearance. in this competitive ranking scenario, the more powerful a civilization, the more likely it is to become an enemy. "master," ellie was clearly nervous when facing shen hao alone, "many specific memories have become blurred, but we vaguely remember one thing: the civilization trial adjusts the difficulty based on the actual strength of a civilization. even within the same type of trial, the challenges faced by a powerful civilization would be tougher. the invasion our civilization faced was far more severe than other civilizations, and the ranking system would have discounts to that effect. weaker civilizations showing enough perseverance, luck, and courage may also stand a chance to make a comeback through rewards." is that so? shen hao nodded his head. discover stories at empire that, at least, seemed reasonable. the civilization trial''s rules featured some contradictory intentions, but one thing was sure: its purpose to sift and nurture civilizations meant that even weaker ones should have hope. "if you recall more details, write up a report immediately or contact me directly. you should be able to use some technological devices by now; they say your learning ability is quite remarkable," shen hao looked her over briefly. it seemed there was a way to retract her wings, for now she wore a high-collared sweater with a long skirt that highlighted her tall and perfect figure, appearing completely as a modern woman on the street, despite being slightly tall. it seemed she was adapting quite well. "yes," ellie noticed shen hao''s gaze and tensed up a bit but quickly relaxed a lot more and her tone softened significantly, "master, your civilization possesses astonishing creativity, and many aspects amaze us. maybe the current strength is not strong yet, but it has higher potential than ours." "hmm," shen hao nodded slightly and chuckled, "erin is more articulate than ellie." indeed, the person had switched again. "ellie is just not very good at expressing herself and has grown somewhat weary of others'' expectations," erin smiled faintly and chuckled, "in the past, many believed that the path of life should entail selfless devotion and be filled with love, but that''s not quite accurate. in fact, it''s death that makes people cherish life more." "at least that''s how it is with you," shen hao seemed to recall something and asked, "when you were extracted, the data said that you were unable to unite until the end? but now, you seem to be getting along just fine." after the question was asked, erin lowered her gaze, her expression visibly saddened but she still managed a smile, "it''s just some laughable reasons, and although change is futile, it can still offer some comfort." shen hao nodded. there was no comfort. in the face of the destruction of a civilization, any comfort was meaningless, especially since the people he recruited were meant to be helpers, strong individuals, not those who would dwell on the past. clearly, erin''s emotional intelligence was not just a little higher than ellie''s; that smile was her way of conveying her attitude to shen hao. "all our strength must be focused on enhancing our abilities," shen hao said at last, "the trial won''t be too far off." indeed, with the appearance of a new planet, everyone felt a sense of crisis. even without extensive media coverage, the sense of urgency was palpable. advancements in various fields accelerated further, with most of the global population mobilizing quickly. even places previously lacking in order were now forcibly establishing it, and wartime policies persisted. a minority of dissenters, even criminals, faced compulsory suppression. the globe was rapidly entering a new order. eight days passed, and then another planet appeared. this planet was slightly larger than their own, blanketed by an endless expanse of dense forests. it was a sea of green, though it was unclear whether this was caused by the trial or the planet''s natural state. fourteen days later, the fifth planet appeared. the appearance of this planet caused tension for everyone for a while because there were numerous large technological constructs floating in its outer space, resembling "space cities." it was clear the civilization on this planet possessed an advanced level of technology. however, when many expected this fifth planet''s civilization to send out spaceships, or at the very least probes to other planets for surveillance, nothing happened. then, ten days later, the sixth planet. this planet was considerably large, on par with the previously mentioned "planet no.1," shrouded in thick atmosphere and clouds, and very close to their own planet. it sat on the opposite side of "planet no.3," sandwiching their world in between, so much so that its presence was clearly visible in the daylight sky. additionally, this planet exuded a strong life force. oceans, continents, forestsit had it all. the land area even encompassed half of the entire planet, suggesting vast material wealth. it was on the sixth day following the appearance of this sixth planet that shen hao suddenly looked up, furrowing his brows. he felt a wave of transcendent fluctuations coming from "planet no.6." the characteristics were similar to magic power. although not particularly strong, its range was incredibly wide, covering nearly half the planet. "is this a type of detection magic?" shen hao squinted, sensing more carefully. it indeed was a large-scale detection spell, crudely searching for extraordinary elements and high-energy transcendent reactions. but the ability to conduct such a wide-ranging detection across such vast distances, even if it was only a vague detection, revealed a considerable level of strength in this domain. this was indeed a very powerful civilization. during this time, erin ellie had recovered some of her memories. according to what she said, indeed, some civilizations were very strong from the start. although they faced more severe trials, such already powerful civilizations had the capability to resist disasters in a strong and comprehensive manner, increasing the likelihood that they would survive the trials and quickly become stronger. this put even greater pressure on the human race. then, for over forty days, there were no changes. sea??h th n??elfir.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. it had been almost three months since the last civilization trial officially ended. a period that was once brief now felt incredibly long. some experts surmised that there might have been new planets appearing during this time, perhaps on the other side of the sun. if they orbited the sun at the same speed, it would indeed hide their presence from observation. regardless, their task remained unchanged: to fully digest all the technologies and goods purchased from the marketplace, rapidly enhancing their own strengths. thus, thirteen days passed. the chosen one interface quietly changed at this moment. a new interface appeared. [ranking] indeed, it was the ranking that erin ellie had mentioned would emerge in a multi-civilization trial! clearly, this meant that the trial was finally about to begin! Chapter 116 Crisis Emerges! shen hao didn''t need to issue a warning: all the chosen ones could see the ranking, and at this moment, the chosen one association had already sounded the alarm.all levels of pre-planned alerts were now operating at full capacity! as for shen hao, he first looked at the specific contents of the leaderboard. it was divided into two major categories. [civilization leaderboard],[chosen ones leaderboard] shen hao first opened the civilization leaderboard, which presented a detailed and lengthy introduction. in essence, it said. the civilization leaderboard would promptly list the performance values of civilizations in the trial of opposition, considering the total points earned by the civilization, the survival ratio of individuals, the degree of strength growth, and, according to the different current circumstances of each civilization, multiplying by different coefficients before adding them up to display each civilization''s trial performance "fairly and justly" and allocate rewards after each cycle ends. at the same time, the order of completion would also receive a "generous" additional civilization reward. "it really is a competition," shen hao muttered to himself. this new reward system meant that there was a competitive relationship between civilizations; if any were capable, some civilizations would definitely try to add a bit of difficulty for others. this meant that they had to not only face the trials but also guard against other civilizations. it was important to note that the specific content of the trial had still not appeared. just like the first trial, there was no notification in this regard. deducing that the trial had started based on the appearance of the rankings could be considered a loophole. shen hao then looked at the [chosen ones leaderboard]. there was again a detailed description, and after carefully reading through it, shen hao could confirm that the nature of this leaderboard was the same as that of the civilization leaderboard. it comprehensively considered each chosen one''s current talent, level, ability ball, and even included the strength of their civilization, finally deriving different coefficients. this weighed heavily on shen hao''s mind. clearly, with his strength, the coefficients were absolutely terrifyingly low! the appearance of these two rankings essentially offered hope of an uprising to some civilizations that were unlucky and weak. as long as they performed outstandingly, they could still have the chance to receive rewards under high coefficients. the duration of each settlement period had already been converted to human time, which was 33 days, 13 hours, and 24 minutes. just over a month by a couple of days. after confirming that nothing new had appeared, shen hao reopened his cheat interface. as expected, the moment the gap period ended, the cheat once again entered a version check state. moreover, it was quite fast. upon rough calculation, a new cheat would appear in about seven days! however, the previously grayed-out cheat still seemed unusable because his map still could not be opened. that was somewhat regrettable. without a map, there was no way to find the sources of points immediately. "have you found anything?" shen hao directly called dong gong. "not yet, everything seems normal," dong gong spoke, "the global united front is discussing whether to issue a public warning, but facing unclear trial forms might cause public panic." issuing a warning, indicating that the trial had started, but not knowing the specifics, such a situation indeed easily triggered panic. people might even start suspecting those around them; minor issues could turn into major suspicions. shen hao did not interject; such matters were better handled by more professional personnel. he simply ordered, "notify me immediately if anything is discovered." "yes!" said dong gong. afterward, shen hao once again opened his chosen one interface. now, his strength had reached level 14. this was the result of continuous cultivation over the past three months. after the job change, each chosen one''s cultivation method varied; for example, his sister, qiuyue, matched her profession two months ago as a purple epic [wind dragon boxer]. although a boxer, her profession was more akin to that of a melee mage, whose main cultivation method was not physical training but meditating, drawing in magical power while comprehending and growing the thread of wind dragon bloodline within her body. it was indeed a continuation of her usual combat style. with similar combat talent, liu ruoxi''s matched profession was purple epic [one strike asura], with only one method of cultivation: continuous slashing, whether slashing people or objects, the process of wielding a sword naturally integrated extraordinary elements, with a combat style that utterly intensified slaughter. the rest of the team members were mostly purple epic professions as well. this was because, aside from soul talent, the quality of ability balls also influenced the matching of professions to some extent. and shen hao had fitted each of them with at least one golden legendary ability! over these few months, he had started to focus on training those who were loyal, and these initial followers including his sister, shen xing, were naturally not spared from cultivation. unfortunately, their inherent talents were a bit low, which was the most critical aspect for profession matching. therefore, even so, no golden legendary professions had emerged. shen hao reflected for a moment, then closed his eyes; his current method of cultivation, apart from strengthening civilization, was to sense the various changes within the civilization in this almost meditative manner. although this feeling was still extremely vague and far from being able to discern every change, if there were any major crisis within the entire civilization, he could not possibly be unaware of it. like the previous incident, where millions were parasitized by the blood demon without anyone knowing, that was no longer possible. at this moment, commands were continuously being issued from the global united front, and crisis monitoring departments in various locations had received strict orders. although the orders did not explicitly state that the trial had begun, the sudden issuance of these orders could explain a lot. anxiety was quietly intensifying. some people had already faintly sensed something. he jin was one of them. yes, he was the original landlord from donghua city who had fortuitously saved his life at the hands of the president of the chosen one association, the most powerful human chosen one, the great savior. he was no longer a landlord now. all the houses, although nominally still his, had been allocated by government order to people who had moved from rural areas and townships into the city. this was naturally not without compensation. it wasn''t money or anything like that, but another form of "contribution points." contribution points, a globally universal exchange currency that had been introduced in the past few months by the global united front. these could not be sold or traded. they could only be obtained through various contributions. including but not limited to responding to and completing tasks distributed by the global united front, participating in factory transformations, or even joining the military, among others. their use was to exchange for certain items that could only be obtained with contribution points and that were not tradable. for example, safe house quotas during the trial period, some civilian self-defense weapons, and cultivation resources. yes, the global united front had now publicized several different basic cultivation methods, mostly harmless, but also not easy to practice. having cultivation resources could lead to a rapid entry into cultivation! this had also caused a sharp increase in the significance of contribution points, especially compared to some industries that were being rapidly phased out, as most people would choose to exchange them. this was also a policy measure to smoothly transition human society into the trial era. and he jin, thanks to those dozen or so houses, had gained quite a few contribution points, and had already developed qi sense two months ago, embarking on the path of cultivation. every day, he would work in the factory during the day and return to his house to practice cultivation at night. he was still the envy of many people. what made people even more envious was that he had picked up a life from shen hao''s hands, having not only seen that person but even spoken to him. just this alone made he jin somewhat of a celebrity in donghua city. this also allowed him to successfully use some connections to receive some sensitive news. sea??h th novel(f~)ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "the crisis management department is completely tense now, the number of soldiers patrolling the streets has increased, and there''s a lot more crisis alert education on tv and online. no mistake, a new trial is coming!" he jin thought nervously. he dared not speak casually to others, but also could not help starting to suspect everyone and everything. he had been unable to sleep for two or three days straight. he was extremely tired mentally. until the fourth night, it seemed he finally couldn''t bear it any longer, and his whole person felt somewhat groggy. "thud, thud, thud." in a daze, he seemed to hear a knocking sound. he lived in a single dormitory, which was also a privilege he had exchanged with contribution points. after the blood demon war, many people had aftershocks and didn''t dare to stay in the same room with unfamiliar peoplehe jin especially, since he had almost died. "thud, thud, thud." the knocking sound seemed to grow louder. he jin, in a daze, felt extremely cold, as if no blanket was covering him at all despite the reasonably thick blanket on his body. these days had indeed started to get colder. many people had added blankets and changed clothes. "thud, thud, thud." the knocking seemed to get a bit closer. "who is it!" he jin called out in a daze, receiving no response and, instead, feeling colder. his entire body curled up. discover more content at empire "thud, thud, thud." this time, the knocking sound came directly from the head of the bed. he jin felt even colder, his whole body shivering as if he were lying naked in a snow-covered icy land. no, that''s not right! he suddenly opened his eyes wide. "mother!" he jin screamed in horror. because he saw a person, a person with withered skin, vacant and blurred eyes standing at his bedside, seemingly silently staring at him, emitting a chilling cold! any fatigue, any sleepiness, was awakened in an instant! Chapter 117 Someone Died! two months of he jin''s cultivated spiritual energy suddenly soared within his body, bringing him a rush of warmth. then it dissipated at an astonishing speed, but that was enough to momentarily relieve the stiffness in his body. he flipped over, screaming loudly, and stumbled towards the door!many people around were startled awake. by the time they gathered, they saw he jin in his thin pajamas, shivering and screaming, "there''s a ghost, there''s a ghost!" people murmured amongst themselves. it wasn''t until several individuals dressed in crisis management department uniforms hurried over and restored order. but when they entered the room holding talismans cautiously, they saw nothing. the room looked completely normal. "it''s true!" he jin suddenly became frantic, "i really saw something! it was standing at the head of the bed and even knocking on the door! you must have heard it too, it was knocking loudly!" he turned to look at several neighbors. but the neighbors looked at each other and shook their heads, indicating they heard nothing. even a few members of the crisis management department looked at he jin skeptically. "he jin, have you been under too much stress recently?" someone asked by his side. "yeah, you''ve looked absent-minded lately." "look at those dark circles under your eyes." "but it has gotten colder these past few days, maybe you caught a chill." continue reading on empire "..." voices came one after another. "it''s true! everything i said is true!" he jin suddenly didn''t know what to say, so agitated he was almost jumping. but just then, a scream suddenly came from not far away. "someone''s dead, someone''s dead!" a person ran over, face full of terror. at this, everyone was shocked into uproar. if it had only been he jin saying this, it might have been dismissed, but now someone had actually died? however, when people learned who the deceased was, they were again doubtful. the deceased was an old man in his sixties, also in a single dormitory. he was found curled up, clutching his chest in pain, his expression one of agony, resembling a heart attack. only he jin turned pale at sight. "this is exactly what happened to me. if i hadn''t been cultivating for two months, if i hadn''t had a rush of spiritual power in me, i would surely have died too!" he cried out urgently. someone walked over and grabbed he jin''s hand. it was zhang jibao, the chief of the crisis management department in this area of donghua city. "chief, what did you find?" someone nearby asked their chief. "he''s not wrong," zhang jibao said seriously, releasing he jin''s hand, "there''s a severe depletion of spiritual energy in his body that doesn''t look like a natural loss. this is no ordinary event; report it immediately." "yes!" everyone immediately became serious. the few who heard this remark were even more startled. everyone knew he jin, who owned more than a dozen houses thanks to his contribution points and whose cultivation skills far surpassed theirs. if he could narrowly escape death, they wouldn''t stand a chance! "nobody should sleep alone in their rooms tonight," zhang jibao announced, knowing that disclosing such news would inevitably cause panic, "and don''t go to bed too late. try to squeeze in together as much as possible. we will provide each dormitory with an alert talisman, and we will take turns keeping watch here tonight." this statement reassured everyone slightly. sea??h th novel(f~)ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. those who could be chiefs in the current crisis management department were generally battle-hardened veterans from the blood demon wars. contribution points proved their strength and ability. as the crowd dispersed uneasily, the matter was rapidly reported. nationally, similar incidents had happened more than once! many people died in their sleep, all manifesting painful expressions, bodies curled and stiff; the majority of the casualties were elderly with poor physical condition or young people who regularly stayed up late and were not in good mental states. shen hao also received the message. in fact, even before he got the news, he had vaguely felt an inexplicable chill echoing above their entire civilization. "has anyone caught the ''monster'' up to now?" shen hao asked. "no," dong gong replied, "we''ve stationed the chosen ones around high-risk individuals, but not to mention the chosen ones, as long as there are more people together, no danger appears, and we also do not have any understanding of how this ''monster'' appears and disappears." after all, only from that day did the situation start to truly capture attention. previously, there were indeed a few cases, but they were extremely rare, and mostly involved people in very poor health conditions, which closely resembled sudden deaths, so it didn''t trigger any alarm. however, just four days into the trial, there was a noticeable increase in the number of victims. even some young people, merely due to a brief period of stress and anxiety, would become victims. this could not help but raise concerns. based on the experiences from the blood demon trial before, the trial might not be very strong at the beginning, but it, like a spark, could easily develop rapidly into a widespread inferno. "since there are specific target groups, let''s prioritize providing them with some artifacts to try," instructed shen hao, "first find out which artifacts are useful, then figure out a way to mass produce them. haven''t we already established the profession of talisman master?" "yes," responded dong gong. for the past two months, there had been a push to popularize cultivation and magic, and although the time had been short, a preliminary selection had been carried out. some people with better talent were gathered together for deeper learning. the "talisman class" shen hao spoke of was one such group, mainly focused on studying the crafting of talismans and had already achieved preliminary results. if some basic talismans proved useful, there would be no need to spend valuable points purchasing them from the chosen one mall. these people could provide them in large quantities directly. even some individuals with outstanding performances were already capable of drawing higher-quality talismans. with so many people in the world, there were always some geniuses. this was also one of the benefits of popularizing the extraordinary path. "furthermore, in these four days, the climate globally has started to show a significant drop, coinciding closely with the start of the trial, and some experts have also expressed their concern," dong gong said again. "since the star jump event began, our planet''s climate has severely deviated from the established scientific norms and is influenced by another powerful force, which normally wouldn''t change without reason." at this point, dong gong''s expression was even more serious than before. the trial sometimes didn''t just involve the appearance of a clear enemyhe hadn''t forgotten that the blood demon''s civilization was destroyed amid a global temperature rise. unlike a visible "enemy," this type of climate change was indeed a true "natural disaster." it was essential to remain vigilant. "this indeed warrants vigilance," shen hao''s expression grew more serious, "the global united front should have a corresponding plan, right?" "yes," dong gong nodded, "the global united front is now actively mobilizing related industries to heavily produce heating products." regardless of whether this climate change was part of the trial or not, since it had occurred, it was always necessary to prepare more. apart from traditional thick clothes and cotton quilts, the production of new types of "heating stoves," "insulation building materials," and "insulation cloth" that could be obtained for points from the chosen one mall was also being accelerated. though human civilization was simultaneously popularizing the extraordinary path, it still primarily focused on technological development. the core pathway was to use science to reduce the demand for human labor and then transfer that labor to the extraordinary. this could indeed complement technology and the extraordinary to some extent. "since there''s already a plan, let''s start preparing according to the plan," said shen hao, rising from his seat, "i''ll also go to some places to have a look." "yes, i''ll prepare right away," dong gong said hurriedly. "no need, i''ll go back to my hometown to check," shen hao shook his head. he had actually grasped some details about the enemy appearing this time. but it still needed to be verified. indeed, dragging this on was no longer an option. among the rankings, three other civilizations showed changes in their performance values. yes, eight, not six. the moment the rankings appeared, people knew that some experts'' guesses were correct: on the other side of the sun, where it is currently impossible to observe, two more civilizations had emerged. this means, including their own, a total of nine civilizations were participating in this trial! and now, three had already begun to address the trial, at least gaining points. shen hao, rather than staying at the headquarters of the association, preferred to go and see for himself, possibly discovering something. it was a good opportunity to visit his hometown. shen hao''s parents had already been brought to the headquarters of the association, the safety of the mage tower was unquestionable, but after all, that was his own hometown, and shen hao still had emotional attachment to donghua city. he took a spaceship alone, heading straight for donghua city. at this moment, the sky was just beginning to lighten. many at he jin''s factory had not slept all night, and the more it happened, the more uneasy it became. the common point between he jin and the deceased old man during this period was the lack of rest. when it was finally dawn, people from the crisis management department came knocking for a roll call, allowing some finally to breathe a sigh of relief, as they got dressed and came out of their rooms. however, a night passed, and the weather outside had become noticeably colder. yesterday, an extra coat might have been sufficient, but today, an extra undershirt was necessary, and many had even put on long johns. however, upon coming out, they discovered that zhang jibao, who was taking the roll call, looked particularly grim. "two dormitories, eight people, no signs of life!" he looked towards those dormitories. one was not too far, and he had passed by several times on patrol during the night, but had noticed nothing amiss! Chapter 118 Identify the Trials Enemy! with nervousness and slight unease, zhang jibao carefully opened the door to the dormitory.silence reigned. four people lay on their beds, all curled up, their limbs stiff! they had been dead for quite some time! "captain!" a team member ran over quickly from the side. seeing this scene, he inhaled sharply and swallowing his saliva, said, "the other dormitory too, all dead!" the atmosphere at the scene became instantly oppressive. there was no mistaking it, this was definitely a new trial. but the problem was, compared with the last blood demon, they didn''t see the enemy at all this time! "bang!" zhang jibao punched the wall, his face grim, and turned to shout to a group of approaching factory managers, "who assigned the dormitories last night? why group four older people together in one room?" indeed, the four people in this dormitory all seemed quite old. they all appeared to be in their fifties. "that..." a man, sweating coldly and trembling, raised his hand, "many of the young people don''t want to share a dormitory with older people, and these four knew each other well and had no objections..." "now, reassign immediately!" zhang jibao shouted, "in each dormitory, there must be two young adults! investigate those with underlying health issues thoroughly, and even during the day, don''t be alone!" although they still did not know the specifics of the enemy, they could already see some general situations. at least for now, the enemy seemed to target only those with poor health, or those who were mentally frail. stay updated with empire zhang jibao quickly instructed his teammates, "report the situation here, and also, these warning talismans are ineffective; replace the talismans in each dormitory with different ones. take out whatever is available, and i will immediately request reinforcements!" "captain, it might be impossible to get reinforcements." his teammate showed him his phone with a helpless expression. the work group chat was filled with dense messages at that moment. "a-12 district has nine casualties, their conditions identical!" "b-9 district has twelve casualties! five of them are under twelve years old!" "a-4 district has seven casualties, the evil exorcism talismans had some effect; six people survived a bizarre event thanks to the talismans, but among the seven casualties, three of them also possessed evil exorcism talismans." "a-18 district with thirty-two casualties, the area has four senior homes! we''re severely short-staffed! requesting support!" "..." looking around, every one of the hundreds of areas segmented within donghua city had casualties overnight! many places were requesting assistance. especially the senior communities, some of the situations clenched zhang jibao''s fists tight. even the parents of fallen heroes had become casualties! while the blood demon war did not cause as severe damage to their nation as it did to west state, there were still many who had sacrificed themselves on the battlefield, leaving behind their parents and children. this trial targeted the elderly and children first! "if we can''t get manpower support, request for talismans, aren''t evil exorcism talismans useful? if we can''t get those either, i''ll buy them with my own contribution points!" zhang jibao clenched his fist and said, "also, tonight we''ll stay with some of the elderly! i want to see for myself what kind of monster it is!" even if it was truly a ghost, hadn''t they undertaken cultivation? they would kill the ghost! at this moment, shen hao had also arrived in donghua city. he did not alert anyone, silently returning to his home all by himself. now that the rural and urban populations had been consolidated into the cities, resulting in relatively crowded populations, many empty houses were requisitioned with compensation in contribution points. of course, shen hao''s home had naturally been preserved, not just preserved, but also had to be isolated and watched over. otherwise, people would continuously come over just to touch the doorframe. but no one had been inside; everything remained as it was. shen hao gestured lightly, and a "dust removal" magic swept through the room with a breeze, instantly making it clean and tidy. then he sat in his own chair and slowly closed his eyes. the next moment, in the heavens above, a pair of invisible eyes opened! if someone were to look up at that moment, they could even make eye contact with shen hao. "just one night, and already there are thousands of casualties." shen hao took in the entire city situation at a glance; he could clearly see the bodies being moved out. the elderly, children, and some individuals with weak constitutions. it seemed this trial really did begin by targeting these people! and the efficiency of killing was very high! far exceeding when the blood demon initially began its assaults. you should know that the blood demon had quietly developed for a full month''s time and, in donghua city, it had only parasitized around eight thousand people. but now, this trial had only just started for a mere four days! and there were already thousands of casualties! even more mysteriously, for the moment, shen hao also could not find where the enemy was! "something''s not right, really not right!" shen hao narrowed his eyes. although he had already known that the intensity of the trials would increase with the strength of the civilization, no matter what was said, his observation abilityheavenly eyewas of the golden legendary ability level! furthermore, he had already prioritized its upgrade to level 8. coupled with the dominator talent, his use of the golden legendary ability was at its peak, yet he still couldn''t find the enemy. unless he was looking in the wrong direction! suddenly, a thought struck shen hao, and he focused his attention on a few severely ill elderly patients in the hospital. he just stared at them. nowadays, the technological level within civilization had skyrocketed, which naturally included medical advancements. moreover, some pharmaceutical and medical enterprises had exchanged for contribution points, producing large amounts of new drugs that gave many patients, who previously could only wait for death, a glimpse of hope for survival. however, the current medical environment still couldn''t change the essence of life. elderly people who were naturally aging, with their bodily functions beginning to decline on a large scale, still had no way to extend their lives. the people shen hao was watching were exactly of this kind. until at a certain moment, he clearly "saw" wisps of cold air slowly emerging, a "soul body" taking shape! "found it!" shen hao''s eyes lit up. the next moment, streaks of lightning traversed the distance of several kilometers and appeared inside the ward. in an instant, the soul body was obliterated. the points increased by four hundred and thirty-two! "without any external assistance, killing it yielded so many more points than a blood demon?" shen hao was a little surprised. but in terms of the strength of that attack alone, it wasn''t much higher than what it took to kill a blood demon. however, feeling the residual aura of the soul body, shen hao had an epiphany. it must be related to his higher-grade replacement of "thunder" with "purple cloud divine thunder". this ability seemed to greatly suppress the new monsters of this trial. but shen hao wasn''t overly joyful. to him, whether it was suppressive or not, it was all the same. the key to resolving the trial didn''t lie in whether he could destroy the enemy, but in whether he could rescue civilization! luckily, he did make a significant discovery this time! "they are not born out of thin air, that unique fluctuation..." lights representing "sovereignty" appeared in shen hao''s eyes. after finding the right direction, he gradually noticed the problems around him. it seemed as though a "film" was covering the original world. a kind of space power? in any case, it was strong! so strong that even the present shen hao couldn''t easily detect it. however, once detected, it was but a thought away, and shen hao used the suppression of sovereignty to easily tear through this "film". in an instant, it was as if the mist had cleared, or as if he had arrived in a brand new world. everything around him had changed. what was once an extremely rich concentration of extraordinary elements had turned into a unique power that was extremely cold and obviously harmful to the human body. the room was clearly no longer the same as before. although it looked similar, it was more decayed, and shen hao even saw his own bed had become dry and yellowed. the walls, tables, furnitureeverything was clearly different, as though they had been left there for several years. he looked outside. the sky was extremely dim. it had been early morning just a moment ago, but now it had turned into the twilight of near nightfall. the whole city was empty, not a person in sight, and shen hao only saw a few "dead souls" wandering the streets. yes, no people, but dead souls! "the backside of the world, the domain of the dead!" shen hao took a slow breath. he had definitively identified the enemies of the new trial. at least one of them. they were not outsiders, but humans themselves! only, they were those who had died and turned into dead souls! he used his "heavenly eye" once more and clearly saw all the dead souls drifting throughout the city! the number was significant, close to sixteen hundred. he took out his cell phone, only to find that in this "inner world", there was no signal at all. this place was indeed a very special space, clearly not a natural occurrence, but born under the mighty power of the "civilization trial". many pieces of information needed to be studied. for example, would people also be corrupted and age here? and does destroying the houses here also affect the real world? shen hao thought for a moment, and rather than hurrying to eliminate these dead souls, he used his dominator talent again, taking control of everything around him to forcibly exit the place. he returned to reality once again. everything in the room remained unchanged, still in its clean and tidy state. going back and forth between reality and the inner world he had just been in was clearly not easy. completely relying on "sovereign" control over his surroundings, even then, he could feel a great resistance when transitioning between the two. furthermore shen hao dialed dong gong''s number. "help me check quickly the number of deaths in donghua city over the last four days, including the latest abnormal deaths as well as those that seemed normal before," he instructed. "yes!" dong gong worked quickly. within moments, he responded, "including the one thousand one hundred and twenty-four people who died last night, the total number of recorded deaths in these four days is one thousand five hundred and seventy-two." s~ea??h the n?velfire.nt website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 119 Take Swift Action! correspondence established!shen hao first wanted to know the ratio of conversion from deceased personnel to undead souls. but was it a hundred percent? shen hao didn''t know if other civilizations had the same ratio, but for their own, it was extremely terrifying. "do the new trial''s enemies have anything to do with the deceased personnel?" dong gong also seemed to have guessed something from shen hao''s question. "let''s have a meeting," shen hao said gravely, "contact the highest meeting of the global united front, and have key personnel from various important departments of the chosen one association participate. i demand an online meeting to be convened in the shortest time possible!" "yes!" dong gong immediately went to arrange it. clearly, he also sensed the urgency of the situation. shen hao maintained his attention on the entire donghua city and once again entered the "inner world." this time, he took out his mobile phone and tried other functions. aside from having no signal to make calls or access the internet, other functions were still operational. he tried recording some videos, only to find that ghosts would not appear on camera at all. this indicated that these ghosts were actually intangible and insubstantial. he could "see" them because his spiritual power was strong enough. some ordinary people who have not yet embarked on the path of cultivation might die without ever realizing it, not knowing what killed them. in that case, conventional weapons, even some of the newer high-tech weapons, might not necessarily be useful. a new method of engaging the enemy had to be found. the importance of the extraordinary domain might become even further elevated. and what''s worse was that human civilization had no advantage in this area. even now, their civilization was still primarily technology-based. shen hao did a brief survey of intelligence information and couldn''t help feeling weighed down. by the time he returned to the main world, the meeting was ready. in today''s world, the advantage of information had been further enhanced, and personal information terminals had grown very powerful. the terminals used by shen hao and some key figures were purchased directly from the chosen one mall and were completely futuristic technology. at this moment, he took them out, and more than a hundred projection screens simultaneously appeared in mid-air. in each screen was a person, of various skin colors and ages, all high-level members of the global united front, the highest authorities of human civilization within the common people''s domain. the technology of the past could never have achieved this level. "ladies and gentlemen," shen hao, sitting in his chair with a serious expression, said, "before we get to the main topic, i want to ask something. prior to the start of the trial, how many people died worldwide in a day?" "president, about 150,000," dong gong''s voice sounded. although he wasn''t one of the high-level members of the global united front, as shen hao''s current chief secretary, he naturally had the right to participate in the meeting. "that means on the first day of the trial, we would have gained 150,000 enemies!" shen hao uploaded the video he had recorded. "this is what i''ve discovered, another ''inner world'' overlapping with ours which i prefer to call the ''undead world.'' i have confirmed through my hometown, donghua city, that in this trial, any human who dies will become an ''undead'' in this world!" as the dark, decaying world appeared on the screen, everyone at the meeting unavoidably began to stir. such enemies were one thing, but for a trial, a civilization trial had actually created a second world! and it seemed that all the buildings of the main world were present! even though it wasn''t the first time people knew about the power of the civilization trial, they were still amazed. "this world itself is filled with a very cold supernatural power, harmful to life. erin," shen hao called out his contractor''s name, "you walk the path of death, and this trial might involve the field you''re proficient in. come to me after the meeting is over." "yes!" erin responded. she was initially surprised that she was called to a meeting of this caliber, but now she understood. this trial indeed involved her extraordinary domain! "i have summarized the following intelligence points," shen hao continued: "first, it''s quite difficult for the living to come to the undead world, as there is much resistance. second, undead can freely traverse any location, and it seems they have the characteristic of directly observing the main world through the undead world, enabling them to appear precisely by their targets. find adventures at empire third, the undead gain strength rapidly while staying in the undead world; those produced on the first day of the trial have reached at least level 3 in strength. fourth, pure physical attacks, including kinetic bullets and cold weapons, are ineffective against the undead. fifth, people killed by the undead will also become undead! it should be said that the probability of the dead becoming undead is one hundred percent!" as shen hao narrated, many people started to take notes anxiously, and with each point he mentioned, the atmosphere of the meeting visibly grew heavier. especially after the fifth point. there wasn''t a single relaxed face to be seen anymore. the discussions grew louder. "this is way more terrifying than the blood demon." "yes, the spread is even scarier than the blood demon!" "without the matrix''s limitation on parasitic range, anyone who dies will become an enemy!" "how are we supposed to establish a defensive line against attacks that breach space and teleport instantly?" "the rate of increase in strength is also very dangerous, level 3 in four days!" "immune to physical attacks, so most of the military''s active weapons are useless now?" "..." one after another, voices of discussion and questions were continuously raised. but these discussions didn''t offer any sense of relief, quite the opposite. the more they discussed, the more everyone could feel the immense pressure. some people''s faces turned extremely grim, especially those in regions with a high number of recent deaths, clearly feeling the great danger! compared with the blood demon, the enemies in this civilization trial were indeed too powerful! the only silver lining was that, for now, these dead souls seemed to act purely on instinct with limited targets for their attacks. if they had human intelligence and strict command like the blood demon, the whole world would likely have already descended into chaos by now. but to put it bluntly, if this had been the first trial humanity encountered, even with shen hao, human extinction would have been highly probable! "everyone." shen hao spoke again. the numerous voices of discussion gradually subsided. all eyes quietly turned towards him. "the enemies in this trial have appeared, and the degree of danger has indeed exceeded our expectations. moreover, i fear there is more to it; the changes in climate are equally concerning," shen hao said with a heavy tone. "but the power we now possess is also completely different from before. if pure technological means are not effective, then we shall combine them with the powers of the extraordinary domain! i demand a rapid global response, and for all of us to do everything within our power!" sarch* the n??elfir.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. this conference was mainly about sharing the intelligence he had with everyone. it was not about commanding them on what to do. in fact, just as shen hao said, humanity now was entirely different from before, and even though the enemy was terrifying, it was not without countermeasures. close monitoring of high-risk populations, intensifying battle research, and even stepping up the treatment of the sick and critically ill were all means to combat this trial! these were not actions shen hao could undertake himself; they had to be accomplished by every individual in this civilization! after the meeting, the global united front acted swiftly, as shen hao had said. the basic information about the trial was sent to guardians at the front lines in various locations in the shortest possible time. these usually were patrol officers from the crisis management departments, many of whom were soldiers with experience from the blood demon battlefield and key targets for training on the extraordinary path. at least after surviving that war, they had more courage to face the enemy than ordinary people did. however, this inevitably led to intelligence leaks. as the global united front prepared to make a statement, discussions on the internet became dense and frequent. "this is an undead calamity!" "it''s terrifying, i''m really scared that one of those things might suddenly appear." "to the commentator above, my uncle is from the crisis management department. internal news indicates that the more nervous you are, the more likely you are to be targeted." "don''t spread rumors; the official announcement will come out soon." "i hope they announce it quickly! there''s too much information on the internet right now!" "have you all noticed it''s getting colder? the temperature drop is so rapid!" "indeed, it''s getting colder and colder!" "..." most people still only had a partial understanding of the information. although panic continued to spread, having gone through the blood demon war, the populous had some psychological preparedness; it hadn''t yet reached a point of general anxiety, concern, or despair. at this moment, most were just waiting for the official report. and they didn''t have to wait too long. well aware that such a significant crisis could not be concealed, the global united front quickly held a press conference and confirmed the formal emergence of the new trial. "the enemy this time has two forms; the first is the undead, and the second is death itself," the spokesperson said gravely. "the existence of the civilization trial is for the time being unstoppable. what we can, and must, do is to muster all our strength and courage to confront and endure the trial. i now, on behalf the global united front, declare once again, that the world has re-entered a state of emergency, and war has been reignited!" with this statement, the brief three-month period of peace officially ended! the threat of death once again loomed over every individual in this civilization! however, thanks to the continuous declaration during this period, although people still felt instinctive unease and fear, they ultimately did not experience the panic or despair of the first time. simultaneously, a "manual for undead prevention" was released and detailed at the press conference. Chapter 120 Undead Prevention Manual the intelligence we''ve acquired so far is still very limited.this time, the enemy is indeed very peculiarthey don''t confront us head-on and we haven''t found effective means to capture them. however, we''ve managed to summarize some experience. "first, the undead prioritize attacking those with weak spirits and poor physical health but will avoid the strong and spirited. therefore, it''s advised that during this period, young and healthy individuals should live together with children and elders in their households." just the first point has sparked much discussion. "these creatures are afraid of people with strong qi and blood!" "what about when there are many people? is that just as effective?" "during the blood demon war, i didn''t dare let my children out of my sight!" "exercise is still helpful." "cultivation is even more useful! ever since i developed qi sense, my mental and physical condition has improved significantly!" "..." in these two months, cultivation and magic have become the hottest discussion topics on the internet, with countless people sharing their experiences online. people''s pursuit of strength and transcendence has started to surpass their pursuit of power and money. actually, the second point discussed in this initial version of the prevention manual relates to cultivation! "second, the spiritual power concentrated through cultivation has a notable passive defense effect against the undead, whereas magic requires learning specific spells and casting them in advance to be protected during the effective period." correct, this is the gap proven through experimentation. the most basic methods of both of the current extraordinary paths are now fully public, allowing individuals to practice on their own and acquire contribution points through work or "donation" to exchange for cultivation resourcesessentially, all people are engaging in cultivation. though, the likelihood of those with a certain level of cultivation being attacked by the undead is still not high. but there are still those like he jin. this second point was summarized from such individuals'' experiences. some who practiced magic and had a decent mastery, suffered tragic fates due to poor condition and a lack of preparedness, while those who followed the immortal dao saw better protective effects from spiritual power in emergencies. once this was mentioned, it stirred up an even bigger sensation! most of the comments came from those who practiced magic. "is it too late to start cultivating now?" "damn, i''ve just been meditating, not even learning a single spell!" "i can only create a spark of fire!" "what is a protective spell and how do i learn it?" stay updated with empire "i regret it, but i can''t comprehend the eastern path of cultivation at all!" "..." even though both paths are fully open and available for the whole world to learn, obviously due to cultural differences, people in the east are more inclined toward cultivation, whereas people in the west prefer learning magic. at this moment, those who chose magic are wailing in despair. but there''s nothing that can be done about it. even afterwards, this prevention manual also made learning materials for protective magic freely available, but obviously, this isn''t something that can be learned quickly. compared to instinctive spiritual power that can be used directly, the application of magic power requires more precision. it can only be said that different civilizations inherently have their distinctions, and it''s necessary to pursue them simultaneously, and even when facing highly complex trials, the more civilizational paths, the better! "third," the speaker continued without heeding the voices on the internet, "climate also plays a role, with the undead preferring colder environments, and a chilling sensation is the clearest sign of their presence, so it''s best to stay in warm surroundings." this point is actually the most serious one. because the temperature has noticeably dropped. and it''s dropping everywhere, regardless of location. even areas that should normally be quite warm at this time are adopting the appearance of deep winter, and the global united front is concerned that this condition will continue to worsen, with some regions completely unprepared for extreme cold weather! even in the eastern country, how many households in the south have installed heating? air conditioning can''t cope with extremely cold climates. and there are many places around the world that lack even decent housing! in fact, many experts are now speculating that this trial involves not just the undead but a natural disaster as well! because obviously, such climate change must be related to the trial. this speculation, undoubtedly, causes many to feel a certain fear. natural disasters bring death, death brings the undead, the undead bring more death... if this is really the case, this trial still has a significant chance of leading the entire civilization towards doomsday! netizens at this moment still aren''t fully aware of the seriousness of the climate''s severity, for it is supposed to be winter at this time, but some areas that are usually quite warm in winter are now actively learning from people in colder regions. and this time, the main intelligence that could be disclosed at the press conference was essentially these three points, followed by some details. for example, sharing some of the survivors'' experiences, knocking sounds, shouting, or numbness in the limbs, headaches, and so on. another example would be which talismans are useful and which items are ineffective. even after the press conference ended, people all over the world were still discussing, and the volume of conversation only increased. numerous experts and scholars were publishing more detailed analyses, even if some were not true, but under the leadership of the global united front, the beginning of this trial had not caused too much panic and chaos, and order was still maintained smoothly. however, many people understood that this was just a surface maintained by intensive propaganda. all those who stood on the frontline against the trial were plunged into immense urgency. the majority of research institutes became actively involved; all chosen ones were assigned to designated areas, the military was also mobilizing, and even the "cultivation geniuses" selected within the last three months were urgently dispatched to various locations. because there was no longer any room left for them to focus solely on cultivation. at the same time as the press conference was being held, people around the world were counting the death toll over the past four to five days. the results were astonishing. especially in some relatively poor countries. during the blood demon war, due to the scarcity of matrices and weak weaponry, and with timely support, these regions did not suffer too seriously, but now, a large number of people were simply unable to protect themselves with their meager facilities, diseases and cold harassed most, making them prime targets for the undead. some areas had even seen a large number of casualties. the undead had evolved to the point where they could appear even during the day! "we must support quickly and suppress the number of the undead!" "why not relocate the people?" "good idea." "in the southern west state, there are vast cities that are uninhabited, with facilities intact, and radiation levels have fallen to safe zones." "cancer won''t kill people right away, and it can still be cured." "perhaps the people in the north will protest?" "that depends on the propaganda, and indeed, there is no better place." "..." the global united front specially convened a meeting for this and made decisions quickly. in fact, the situation in west state was indeed somewhat special at this time. during the blood demon war, over a hundred million died, and at one point there was a nuclear radiation crisis. among the surviving population, those with some ability, some capital, left there with the help of contribution points, leaving a population of less than one and a half billion, whose influence was rapidly waning. there were, indeed, a large number of abandoned cities on their side, most with decent infrastructure, perfectly suitable for use. under the current circumstances, only this level of response was possible. it wasn''t only the impoverished regions that were relatively more affected, but it didn''t mean other areas weren''t serious as well. within just four to five days, the death toll in some dense cities was beginning to approach the number of parasite cases at the onset of the blood demon war! shen hao at this moment had not a second to rest. right after the meeting ended that day, he began cleansing. starting from donghua city, one city after another, he cleaned up all of the newly-born undead! the cheat would not appear for another two days, but obviously, he couldn''t wait until then, as the undead could potentially spread exponentially. moreover, he found that his strength in the undead world was somewhat suppressed. the dominator pressure hadn''t changed much, and within the range of the dominator domain, there was not much change in strength, but outside this range, the potency of extraordinary means was markedly reduced. especially the purple cloud divine thunder! "higher consumption, lower potency, it''s a mutually restrictive relationship," shen hao muttered to himself as he arrived at a major city with a population of nearly ten million, looking at the tens of thousands of undead in the inner world, his mood also turned sour. during the blood demon war, he could deal with this number of blood demons in only half an hour, but now, even with his strength having reached the fifteenth level, it still took half an hour to clean them up. the chilling power pervading this world not only enhanced the strength of the undead but even suppressed the living''s power! and the stronger the force, the greater the suppression. it was as if the whole world was his enemy! sarch* the n??efire.et website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "i wonder if other civilizations are facing the same situation," shen hao exhaled slowly, starting another round of cleansing. no matter what, his formidable strength still played a crucial role. at least in most parts of the eastern country, the spread of the undead could be temporarily suppressed by him within a few days. yes, temporarily. the first city he cleansed, donghua city, had seen dozens of deaths within just a single day, and normal life and death could not be stopped for now. the global united front was now implementing a new directive to move high-risk groups like those with serious illness or the elderly out of the cities to other locations for unified settlement. this approach, which seemed almost heartless, could save more lives at this critical moment! Chapter 121 Cultivator Legion! just as the spokesperson at the press conference related, the enemy this time is not only the undead but also death itself.the undead are not as easily halted as the blood demon; they weren''t born from contact but merely from death. to erect a barrier, aside from significantly lowering their numbers, it was equally crucial to reduce the number of deaths! this was especially true when, for the time being, shen hao was the only one capable of delving deep into the undead world to combat them. the battlefield for most others remained within the main world. while shen hao actively cleared the undead from various places in the eastern country, many chosen ones were likewise not idle. in fact, shen hao started from his hometown, then moved to the eastern country. this was not only to preserve a relatively intact, safe, and strong power for the new trials, but there was also a clear personal motive. yet no one dared to say this aloud. even online, voices crying "unfair" or "help us first" were quickly suppressed. however, the eastern country, having benefited from this situation, did not do nothing. with the domestic situation relieved by shen hao''s tremendous power, they began to dispatch some of their more powerful people to assist others. at this moment, three people from shen hao''s personal team had arrived in one of the most disaster-stricken areas. it was yang jun, song cheng, and liu ruoxi. "is this edico?" song cheng surveyed his surroundings with a curious face as soon as he got off the plane, "it doesn''t seem that bad; this airport is quite good." the poverty and backwardness here aren''t due to environmental factors but a multitude of other impacts," yang jun observed the area, "war, finance, chaosthese are the main reasons. what you see, the airport, was actually built twenty years ago when there was a brief period of splendor." "tsk tsk," song cheng smacked his lips. "you''re finally here!" a man dressed in military uniform and looking utterly exhausted jogged over, grasping yang jun''s hand with excitement, "i''m the one designated to receive you, my name is sacre calhoun. we''re almost at our limit!" "have the survivors started transporting?" yang jun wasted no time and dived straight into business, "how many survivors are left now, and how many have died?" "just in this city, there are only 7.6 million survivors left, and about 38 million in the entire country. the death toll has at least reached 1.8 million!" "1.8 million?" yang jun was shocked, "three hours ago, your report was only a million!" a million was already a lot, considering the trials had only begun five days ago! the blood demon hadn''t even spread this quickly in the west state! otherwise, they wouldn''t have sent the three of them together. they were almost the strongest chosen ones in the entire world, aside from shen hao! and now you''re telling me, in just three hours, the death toll had nearly doubled! "it''s madness!" the officer named sacre couldn''t contain his expression, his eyes revealing deep fear, "just two hours ago, a massive horde of undead suddenly surged out. many people walking in the streets just collapsed dead, then quickly turned into new undead. whole swathes of land became cold, extremely cold! the kind of cold you mentioned, where no amount of clothing helps, where flames are quickly extinguished, where heating stoves are completely ineffective!" sarch* the n??el fire.nt website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. the three could faintly hear panicked screams from the not-too-distant city. just listening to the officer''s description allowed them to sense the extreme chaos of the scene. explore stories at empire "why has it suddenly become like this?" song cheng''s expression also turned grim, "aren''t the undead thoughtless and don''t frequently attack people?" "we don''t know, we just don''t know!" sacre looked at the three almost pleadingly. if these three turned and left now, their country might soon become a dead nation! "this new emergency probably exceeds our range of capability! i need to report this immediately!" yang jun gritted his teeth, "we only brought three thousand people! and these three thousand are all talents from our domestic cultivation! under these circumstances, it''s not possible to leave them all hereisn''t that why you were gathering people for an evacuation? where are they?" "they''re gathering, they''ve already started!" sacre quickly responded, "i was worried they''d draw the undead to the airport, so i didn''t dare let them get too close!" "let them come right now! we''ll establish a defensive line here first! get the survivors to the nearest safe place! are the undead fast?" yang jun requested support rapidly while trying to gather more intelligence. truth be told, their understanding of the undead was still limited. after all, identifying the enemy had only been determined in the last couple of days. their initial intention to assist was to conduct various combat experiments in the most severely affected areas. but they never expected to encounter such an insurrection upon arrival! yes, an insurrection! the situation suggested that the local undead were no longer like those in other places, which occasionally launched attacks. they were even beginning to attack people en masse, rampaging through large areas! "they''re fast, some civilians speeding over seventy kilometers per hour just managed to shake them off!" sacre said excitedly, knowing they hadn''t been abandoned. "then we can''t use vehicles for transport! i need transport planes, more transport planes!" yang jun requested support while glancing at the clock, though his expression seemed a bit unsightly. because they couldn''t get in touch with shen hao. shen hao would spend part of his time in the inner world now, and it''s impossible to receive signals from the main world there. of course, to avoid emergencies in the main world, shen hao would inevitably emerge every one to two hours. adding on the travel time, their pressure was indeed not small. yang jun made his way to the back where transport planes were continuously landing and groups of uniformly dressed people were rapidly assembling. it was clear that these people weren''t proper soldiers, just having had some basic military trials and training. some faces showed tension, but more often than not, there was a faint glimmer of anticipation. these were individuals gathered by the eastern country over the past two or three months, all possessing a certain level of cultivation talent. most of them followed the cultivation path, but there were also some on the magic road. even without sufficient resources, they showed promising performance and were absorbed into the army, where they received focused resource development. by now, some of the outstanding individuals had reached fifth level, and even level 6 basic abilities. together, they formed a considerable force. and for many, this would even be their first experience on a battlefield. "everyone, attention!" yang jun shouted standing before everyone. instantly, all previously noisy voices vanished into silence. as one of the strongest chosen ones in the world, yang jun''s renown was well established, and he had participated in the training of these individuals before, gaining significant prestige among them. this support mission was also led by yang jun! "the situation has changed. over a million undead are uprising right beneath your feet on this land. our mission has changed too; what we need to do now is to hold the airport! before reinforcements arrive, escort as many of this country''s survivors out as possible!" after quickly explaining the situation, yang jun looked at the new recruits, whose expressions had mostly changed, paused, and continued. "i know many of you are stepping onto the battlefield for the first time. but during trials, this is the norm! the last blood demon war saw countless new recruits just like you, who had no time to adapt to the battlefield. you don''t either. you either kill the enemy, or you die here!" in all fairness, if these people were to die here, it would indeed be a pity. with their talents, they could have had a much stronger future. but that''s war for you; it doesn''t grant people the chance to grow. they were already among the strongest cultivators in the eastern country, even the world, and the most powerful group against the undead. when war came, they had to stand their ground! otherwise, the war would only become more difficult, and more people would die in the future! all of this had been told to them, even before they received the resources, even before they had arrived here. so at this moment, despite the panic and fear, no one backed down. "good," yang jun said again, "reinforcements will arrive soon, and victory will surely be ours. don''t forget who''s behind us!" with that said, some of the crowd''s eyes lit up. would he come as well? indeed, over a million undead represented a huge amount of points! immediately, everyone''s courage surged! nobody doubted that shen hao''s arrival could turn the tide of battle; they just needed to hold on until that moment, and might even witness his imposing power firsthand! "now, prepare for defense and get ready for combat, just as we trained before!" "yes!" everyone swiftly sprang into action. some pulled out spirit stones and magic treasures to place formations around the airport quickly. others set up numerous talismans in strategic locations, and some brandished magic treasures or magic wands, taking up their combat positions while checking their resources or making other arrangements. all this had already been trained for beforehand. these individuals might be heading into the most dangerous battlefields, but they were also equipped with the best resources and equipment. after all, stepping onto the battlefield wasn''t meant to be a death sentence, but rather to exercise the vanguard role that befits a cultivator legion! Chapter 122 Hit Me Hard! at this moment, many people urgently arranging things at the airport could faintly hear some sounds of panic and terror coming from within the city.and some were clearly approaching. some of them could scarcely control their expressions, revealing nervous looks. after all, before this, most of them were just students, white-collar workers, laborers, even merchantsvaried people, but certainly not soldiers, not warriors. but now, they stood on the battlefield, about to face their first battle. nervousness was inevitable. but there were also some who appeared exceptionally excited. kang ji was one of them. this young man, with a very ordinary name, was now holding his magic treasurea thunder gathering swordand his complexion was so excited it turned red, he couldn''t help but say to his companion: "did you just hear that? president shen hao is really coming!" "heard it, heard it," kang ji''s companion was equally anticipatory, "i guess we''ll get to see the scene of a thousand thunders booming soon. it''ll be absolutely thrilling!" "he''s like my ultimate idol! my god! i wonder if i could get an autograph!" "what are you thinking? do you think this is some celebrity? that''s the guardian god of humans!" "i know, i''m just saying. it''s impressive to even meet him!" kang ji could hardly control his excitement, "if my parents knew i could meet president shen hao, they''d probably be even more thrilled!" "speaking of which, you''re from donghua city, right?" his teammate seemed to have recalled something and looked at kang ji enviously. "that''s right." kang ji proudly puffed out his chest, "i told you, i talked to my parents on the phone before we set out. guess what, as of yesterday, there wasn''t a single undead left in the whole of donghua. president shen hao had eliminated all the undead there firststarting from donghua city!" "he''s from his hometown after all." several people who heard this looked over, extremely envious. now, donghua city was indeed world-renowned. who knew how many people hoped they could move there. in the last blood demon war, it was the first to end the war, and this time, it was the first to be cleared of the undead. "everyone, prepare! the first batch of evacuees will arrive in two minutes!" yang jun''s voice crisp and clear appeared on the channel. everyone looked over. the airport was built on the outskirts of the city, connected by a straight road, and now large numbers of vehicles could be seen speeding along. trucks, buses, military vehicles, and a lot of civilian cars, stretching as far as the eye could see! but soon, everyone could clearly see a large mass of white mist rising from the city and chasing towards them! what it was couldn''t be more obvious! it really was chasing them! some people could not help but shiver. the temperature seemed to drop even further. but there were also some whose fighting spirits were soaring. kang ji''s grip on the thunder sword tightened, and the spiritual energy within his body began to stir! now the people of donghua city, walking outside, always received envious glances and indeed felt very proud, but equally, they were unwilling to lose face for their hometown and president shen hao! as the convoy drew continuously closer, the following fog also increased in speed and density! the climate here had already dropped to near zero degrees, the breath expelled turned into visible cold mist, but such temperature was no threat to these people who had stepped onto the transcendent pathor so it should have been. but at that moment, an indescribable chill began to emerge. bumps constantly rose on the surface of the skin. it was like walking outside from indoors in winter, a bone-chilling sensation hit them! kang ji could clearly see that the cars at the very front were already covered with frost, each driver''s face turning pale, the passengers were huddling together, and some of the groups at the back of the convoy were even being silently swallowed by the white mist! yang jun knew he could wait no longer, if he waited any further, more and more people wouldn''t be able to keep up! "soul driving disk, release!" he shouted directly! the hundred or so cultivators at the very front operated their spiritual power, waving their soul driving disks in their hands and swinging them ferociously forward. in an instant, a fierce wind surged, the formation was activated, and this vast wind rose under the aid of the formation, rushing towards the massive cloud of mist with incredible speed! everyone watched tensely as the two collided, and in that moment, all the cultivators seemed to hear piercing screeches and could clearly see countless ferocious figures tumbling within the mist, retreating! it worked! many were joyful in their hearts. these soul driving disks were items from the white level 10 mall. after all, following white level 11, the quality of goods entered the second stage, the power was indeed greater, but the prices also spiked generally, making white level 10 the highest level currently available for widespread equipping! however, today they were not just testing to see if it was effective. they also needed to see which was better! feeling the chilling aura slightly retreat, the first vehicles to arrive had already rushed into the protective formation, people quickly got out of the cars, rushing towards the transport planes at the back, and the fog pouring from the rear was becoming increasingly more! yang jun issued another command in a deep voice, "prepare the thunder sword! hit them hard!" it was his turn now! kang ji''s spirit lifted, with one hand forming a seal and the other raising the thunder sword in his hand. in an instant, thunder roared, and as he pointed with the tip of the sword, hundreds of thunderbolts struck forth toward the white fog in front! in that moment, everyone could clearly see under the thunderous roar, vast numbers of undead wailing as they dissipated! even more effective! although the attack''s range wasn''t as vast as the soul driving disk, nor was the knockback as pronounced, this was annihilation! direct annihilation! however, before they could even show joy, visible to the naked eye, a larger white fog rose from within the city! those were all undead emitting a chilling aura! densely packed, innumerable! "damn! an undead disaster!" song cheng couldn''t help but shout. "don''t just stand there," yang jun told him. "it''s your turn! they clearly aim to cut off the city''s survivors'' route of retreat!" yes, if it was unclear before, now yang jun was absolutely certain. behind this group of undead, there was a controller and a commander! this might very well be the reason for the riot! not all undead lacked intelligence! "leave it to me," song cheng said with a ferocious smile. "this kind of head-on battlefield is my domain!" yes, the profession he had chosen was called cannon mage! the name made the profession easy to understand, just as it suggested. according to song cheng''s own description, his daily cultivation was akin to two parts: "building a cannon" and "accumulating ammunition." at this moment, song cheng had already taken out the super equipment shen hao had specifically prepared for him! a massive magic wand! almost two meters tall, it was thick and required both hands to hold, shimmering with a metallic luster, engraved with dense magic patterns. just looking at it, the design was extremely exaggerated. this was a purple level 13 equipment shen hao had won from the vip2 mall during this period! it perfectly matched song cheng''s current level! many people also noticed the change here. the next moment, song cheng slammed the wand onto the ground and bellowed, "take my big shot first!" dazzling light gathered at the tip of the wand, emitting a scorching aura, and with the magic array patterns layer by layer appearing in the air, the light grew enormously until it suddenly burst forth as a huge beam! the dazzling burst of light made everyone instinctively close their eyes. the subsequent scorching blast dispersed all the chill. when people opened their eyes again, they were stunned by the scene before theman enormous gap had appeared in the vast white fog! hundreds? no, this blast had destroyed at least thousands! "this is a member assembled by president shen hao, this is the second stage, the post-transition chosen one!" kang ji was so excited he could hardly contain himself! nowadays, they had embarked on the path of cultivation, and had actively been learning daily. they had even witnessed yang jun and others practicing a few times, thereby they could cleariy grasp what level of power this entailed. the individual destructive power was even approaching that of missiles, a scale of technological weapons! in facing these undead creatures, the effect was even greater than missiles! but in the next moment, kang ji and most others suddenly changed their expressions. because they could clearly see that the mass of undead suddenly dispersed, continuing to rush towards the airport from all directions at high speed! "i knew it!" song cheng''s face fell in an instant. "good thing i started with my ultimate move!" the blood demon war had already shown that facing a vast number of enemies, having a command or not is a completely different concept! enjoy exclusive adventures from empire even a complete novice in command still made a difference. if they stupidly clumped together, he could, with the help of potions, annihilate tens of thousands or even more single-handedly! but when they spread out, the efficiency dropped dramatically! "no time for chat, there are too many of them!" gold light emanated from yang jun''s body when he reached out, and a huge shield appeared in his hand, which he then slammed into the ground with force. s~ea??h the novelfire.net* website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. in an instant, a vast area was covered with golden light spreading from the shield, shielding the front of the 3,000 cultivators'' legion! this was his professionunbreakable shield master. a purely defensive profession. originally, yang jun had planned to choose an offensive one, but the characteristics of this profession were indeed powerful. especially when used on a battlefield! it even enabled command! meanwhile, liu ruoxi also began to act. she stretched out her hand, and an exaggeratedly designed large sword appeared in her hand. entirely black, the long sword blade was two meters long, with just the handle half a meter in length! Chapter 123 This is the [Divine Descent]! among these chosen ones, liu ruoxi''s equipment was rather simple, consisting only of swords, yet hers was the most numerous. shen hao had provided her with different types of swords for varying situations!the one she currently held, although only a blue fifteenth level, was more suitable for the situation at hand. with both hands gripping the hilt, liu ruoxi raised the sword high, then stepped forward and brought it down in a heavy chop from nearly a kilometer away! in an instant, a hundred-meter-long massive sword energy appeared out of thin air amidst the horde of undead, brutally cleaving through nearly a hundred of them! then it was lifted again, and again she chopped down. s~ea??h the n?vel(f)ire.et website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. she was but standing in place, over and over repeating the motion of chopping, and the fog that had dispersed in front of her seemed to be continuously sliced by a gigantic blade! sacre and others were completely dumbfounded. although they had known that the one coming to support them was one of the most powerful chosen ones besides president shen hao, such a display still far exceeded their expectations. it was not even comparable to the performance during the first blood demon great war! it was even as powerful as shen hao back then! so, what about shen hao? shen hao, who had also continued to grow for three months, that god of mankind, how strong was he now? everyone couldn''t help but look forward with anticipation, but what worried them even more was that they simply might not last until that moment! suddenly receiving a message, sacre shouted toward yang jun, "even more undead are coming! including those from other cities! there are many, very, very many!" at this very moment, the undead within this great city were swarming out like bees, with at least over a million, and after realizing that a frontal breakthrough would result in massive casualties, they even began to attempt bypassing the front and directly descended from the undead world into the middle of the airport! the true war was just beginning. yang jun changed his shield method, dispersing the golden light amongst every soldier, even every person evacuating, in an attempt to protect them as much as possible, but the speed of the undead was ever increasing, and casualties finally occurred among the new recruits of the cultivator legion. kang ji saw one of his teammates surrounded by layers of undead until his spiritual power was exhausted, the protective golden light quickly dimming, eventually losing all signs of life. "move! don''t stay in one place!" he shouted to the others around him, slapping gale talismans on his body like they cost nothing, his figure dashing rapidly, with his thunder sword continuously releasing lightning, not even needing to aim because there were simply too many undead! they could only do their utmost to protect the departing transport aircraft from being destroyed. great formations, talismans, flares of magic light flew chaotically everywhere; the cultivator legion''s manner of war with the undead was different from the past, but just as brutal! "song cheng!" yang jun roared. "try this!" song cheng flung out a scroll and tore it open fiercely. in an instant, a miniature sun appeared overhead, the holy light illumination bathed the land, with countless dead souls wailing as they dissolved and died! it was none other than a blue level 14 product, the magic scroll "holy light illumination"! however, it seemed the undead were thoroughly enraged, with more dead souls rushing towards the mini sun like moths to a flame! even as they quickly disintegrated, they continued without end! the holy light was rapidly being extinguished. they were given hardly any time to breathe. "do you have any more?" yang jun roared again! "not much left! you have no idea how expensive this stuff is!" song cheng''s face was rather pale, but he still took out three more scrolls! indeed, these were already unlocked products that were expensive, with three combined costing as much as a space shuttle! shen hao had only bought twenty in total, just to try out the effect, and song cheng''s group had brought only ten. after all, the emergence of a battlefield of this scale had come much earlier than anyone expected! no one had anticipated that the inherently instinctual undead would suddenly move in an organized manner! "god." sacre, a chosen one himself, could only pray in despair while catching his breath and watching the still furiously charging undead with no end in sight. but unlike in the past, where prayers were only a form of wishful thinking, they now knew precisely where their hope lay! just as long as that person arrived! even though no one had seen shen hao take action after the blood demon war, and even though they knew that over a million undead were accelerating their approach as if hell-bent on annihilating their cultivator legion, still, no one doubted that everything would end the moment shen hao arrived! even yang jun could not recall how many times he had tried calling out to his team leader in his mind. the imprint on the back of his hand had already disappeared after shen hao upgraded his ability, the new ability was not marked by imprints but by calling! yes, calling! there was no need for prayers, for a select few who garnered special attention from shen hao, as long as they called out in their minds, as long as perception was not blocked, shen hao could naturally hear them. but now, it was being blocked. blocked by the inner world! "how long have we held out, two hours?" song cheng shouted on one side, his face turning somewhat pale, his "ammunition" reserves had been depleted in this short time, now relying on the effects of drugs to recover his magic power. "only thirty-six minutes," yang jun said somberly. the undead moved fast! very fast! perhaps because they lack a physical body, without weight, their acceleration is also fast! from a stationary position a hundred meters away, they could reach in front of them in less than two seconds! this means that the undead from other cities could arrive at any moment! besides, they also discovered another characteristic of the undead. when a sufficient number of undead gathered together, they would drastically change the environment over a wide area, bringing bone-chilling coldness. that "yin energy" would erode their bodies and suppress their strength, everything seemed just like what the group leader had called "undead world"! however, looking around and seeing this number of undead. to call it "undead world" was no exaggeration at all. it wasn''t just their bodies that were affected, even their clothes, the ground, airplanes, everything seemed to be rapidly decaying! at this moment, many people felt a kind of terror, fearing that if the entire world were completely occupied by the undead, then the whole world would turn into the likeness of an "undead world"! "yang jun, look to the southeast!" liu ruoxi suddenly cried out, urgency in her voice. yang jun and song cheng both looked in that direction at the same time. even as battle-hardened warriors, in that moment, they were still stunned. it was a sky-enveloping white fog! wherever it passed, everything on the ground was rapidly frozen, then corroded, all things withering! with their keen vision, the three of them could even clearly see the countless undead whirling and wailing within the white fog! "it''s much faster than we anticipated!" yang jun''s face turned extremely grim. given the way the fog blanketed everything, not even taking off in an airplane might be quick enough. these undead seemed to be sucking away all the heat, and once they attacked in large numbers, even the engines of airplanes would be frozen! "it must be the yin energy brought about by their numbers, increasing their collective speed," liu ruoxi turned around, holding her long sword she walked directly towards that direction, "song cheng and i will hold them off, yang jun you take the rest and retreat." yang jun opened his mouth as if to say something but couldn''t utter a word. because it was indeed the best course of action. but even chosen ones at the second stage weren''t invincible, facing such numbers of undead, these so-called "strongest chosen ones under shen hao" also faced the risk of being completely overrun and rapidly sacrificed. "after the retreat, i''ll come back," was all yang jun could finally say. "you better be quick," song cheng said with a mournful face, tilting his head back and gulping down a large bottle of magic potion. for someone of his profession, though strong on the battlefield, the consumption was equally huge. this was already the fourth bottle he had drunk in the last thirty-something minutes. "all units, retreat!" yang jun shouted loudly! by then, others had also noticed the sky-enveloping undead, and some of their faces turned pale in an instant. the number of undead far exceeded their imagination, and when they joined with the undead already in the city, everyone could perceive the consequences. they would be swallowed up by countless undead at a density several times greater than the current one! just like those who had already been sacrificed. yang jun''s order to retreat made some people heave a great sigh of relief, kang ji among them. however, he and many others quickly noticed the desperate expressions of sacre and the civilians who hadn''t evacuated yet. obviously, their retreat was almost a death sentence for these people! and it wasn''t just these people at risk; if this number of undead were to turn and directly assault the city before their eyes, still home to eight million survivors, it would likely be completely engulfed in a matter of minutes, turning into the first city of the undead! explore more adventures at empire would it be the last? kang ji''s mind went blank, not knowing what he was thinking, when he suddenly yelled out to yang jun, "commander yang, let us hold on a bit longer, just until president shen hao arrives, then victory will be ours!" indeed. the name shen hao seemed to give many people courage. no matter how disastrous the conclusion, no matter how horrific the scene, the vast majority of them believed that after shen hao''s arrival, victory would surely be theirs! more and more people were putting forward the same request. yang jun looked at this scene with a measure of gratification; in his eyes, these people couldn''t previously be considered "warriors," even resembling a ragtag army, but now, they were swiftly transforming into true warriors! but precisely because of this, he couldn''t let them just die here. the blow would be too great for the cultivators'' legion that was still in formation. but just as he was about to forcefully issue the order! traces of faint golden thunder emerged from the void suddenly! and more and more appeared, accompanied by the divine suppression, rapidly surrounding every person! it brought an unprecedented sense of power! their originally depleted spiritual power and magic power surged rapidly, their bodies felt as though they were clad in thunder armor, filled with power, and even their wills underwent a change; a fervent fighting spirit and fearless courage kept surging forth from their hearts! kang ji and the others stood there completely stunned! but they quickly understood what was happening! president shen hao had arrived! no, the president hadn''t arrived yet, but his power had! this was "divine descent"! Chapter 124 Number One in the Nine Realms! since acquiring "divine descent," shen hao had never used it until now.even yang jun and the others, feeling the power within their bodies, were filled with incredulity yet also immense surprise! it wasn''t just because of shen hao''s sudden appearance. it was because this power was completely different from "power projection"! the strength brought by "power projection" was essentially shen hao''s to control, with their bodies merely serving as a medium. they weren''t even truly a medium; the same effect could be achieved if the imprint were placed on an objectshen hao could still project his will and strength onto it. but now, it was different. the sensation of power they now felt was something they could use! yes, aside from the difference in sheer quantity and the essence of power, this was the most significant distinction between "divine descent" and "power projection." shen hao could not only descend his will but also just his power! this meant he didn''t need to be as distracted, and on the battlefield, he could play an even greater role! take this moment, for instance. yang jun looked at the soldiers surrounded by lightning, suddenly raised his palm, and his voice spread throughout the field, "everyone, the time for counterattack has come, revel in the fight, the president is with us!" "kill!" kang ji was undoubtedly the most excited of them all, feeling president shen hao''s strength coursing through his veins, his confidence and bravery inflating as never before. wielding his own lightning, he took the lead in attacking the nearby undead! they quickly became engulfed in tremendous shock. because this lightning was incredibly powerful! although they were all using lightning to attack, previously they had to exert all their strength to kill even one undead, but now, with just a touch, every undead they encountered was instantly reduced to ashes! this was the power of president shen hao! three thousand cultivators, like three thousand thunder gods, were fearless against the vast number of undead before this overwhelmingly suppressive power! thunder boomed everywhere, accompanied by the grating wails of the undead. each and every one of them was in a frenzy to kill! even sacre and his company were shaking with excitement, words failing to describe their feelings at this moment. from hell to heaven, all because of one man''s presence! even god couldn''t do better! meanwhile, shen hao, after distributing a portion of his strength, descended his will onto liu ruoxi. "you''re going to make a trip to the undead world," shen hao''s voice echoed in liu ruoxi''s mind, his will under divine descent''s state sounding particularly majestic, "behind those undead must be the existence of a ''ghost king.'' but transferring power between the two worlds is troublesome. i''ll leave a part of my strength with you; you''ll need to locate it or keep an eye on it yourself." "yes!" liu ruoxi responded resoundingly, hearing shen hao''s voice and feeling the power flooding her body, her face became flush with indescribable excitement. however, as a combat talent, she quickly regained her composure. the next moment, a familiar suppression descended, forcibly tearing through the space around her as she appeared directly in another world. this was only the second person to enter this world where the sky seemed to be in eternal dusk, with everything in the world decaying. liu ruoxi felt the portion of the president''s strength left to her, and the next moment, a pair of eyes opened within the sky. "there it is!" she immediately located her target! it wasn''t hard to find, as it was a powerful undead visible to the naked eye, surrounded moon-like by throngs of undead, with more and more pouring in, constantly shuttling through worlds to join the battle in the main world! "you can''t escape!" liu ruoxi, her body encircled with lightning, soared into the air like a bolt of thunder, streaking across the sky with a flash of lightning aimed straight at the strongest undead! this sudden change, naturally, drew the attention of the enemy. the next moment, countless undead swarmed towards her in a mad blockade! this was the undead world, their home turf, where their speed and power were stronger than in the main world! but liu ruoxi was not afraid. at that moment, she, too, felt an unprecedented power! without waiting for the undead to approach, her long sword began to swing, each strike bearing pale golden lightning. with a continuous roar of thunder, everything undead she encountered was instantaneously annihilated! amidst the surrounding hordes, she forcibly carved a straight path to the enemy chieftain! this was why shen hao had chosen liu ruoxi. "one strike asura" wasn''t adept at killing enemies on a large scale, but if the target was just one, then not even an army could stop her! the intelligent undead finally panicked. while continuously summoning more undead, even recalling those already deployed to the main world, it retreated, fleeing rapidly as more and more undead rushed in. however, this strategy only accelerated its doom! as the number of undead in the main world began to plummet rapidly, shen hao could rest assured to enter the undead world. the next moment, his will, his power, descended again upon liu ruoxi! telekinesis surged in an instant, sovereign pressure mercilessly crushing all undead that pounced upon it! the figure was like a mountain covering the entire heavens and earth, rolling towards the ghost king! without any surprises, even before the suppression reached him, the ghost king had already lost all consciousness, with his soul body nearly dissipating. after all, though he was a "ghost king," his level was probably only around level 8. if it wasn''t for his control over a staggering number of undead, if it wasn''t for hiding in the inner world, if it wasn''t for these undead having the trait of gathering power to bolster themselves, any one of liu ruoxi''s group could effortlessly crush this so-called "ghost king" in a one-on-one fight! "got him alive." shen hao, controlling liu ruoxi''s body, looked down at the ghost king and then at the countless undead still converging around him. the next moment. faint golden thunder exploded across the world, and even the pervasive chill in the air dissipated in an instant. in the midst of thunderous roars so immense they could not be described, liu ruoxi even felt her ears and head buzz. but as everything returned to normal, she looked around at the now empty surroundings and couldn''t help but shiver inside. it was from an extreme excitement. this was the power of the president! in the face of a huge threat, nothing was more inspiring than such power! "bring this ''ghost king'' back with us," shen hao sent liu ruoxi back to the main world. now, the main world too was empty. the undead that once clouded the skies were nearly all gone. the weather remained cold but no longer had that bone-chilling cold from before. yang jun and the others were speedily cleaning up the remaining undead. the thunder power on them was gradually fading, leaving most of the soldiers feeling a little empty, but their faces still displayed residual excitement and agitation. find your adventure at empire that sensation of power surging was tremendously uplifting! it was as if they could clearly feel that the strongest chosen one was with them! this feeling of having a strong backing was exactly what was most lacking in the trial! and now, people had noticed liu ruoxi returning with an undead bound by a chain-like magic treasure, and yang jun was the first to approach. "this is the..." "hmm," liu ruoxi nodded. sar?h the ovlfire .net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. yang jun roughly sensed it and his face grew serious, "it hasn''t reached the second stage, but it''s already very strong." indeed, this undead was around level 8. however, now it was only the fifth day since the trial began! to think such powerful enemies had already appeared! their growth rate was even far surpassing that of the chosen ones! "it must be because there are more dead here," liu ruoxi said, looking up at the sky, "the climate is getting colder. looking at the weather, there might be a blizzard. we need to move the personnel out as soon as possible." if it weren''t for the dropping temperature, even if the place was riddled with poverty, hunger, and disease, it wouldn''t have deteriorated so quickly. climate change plus the undead world, the trial has now bared its fangs to all of humanity! "either way, having a smart prisoner will certainly speed up the process," yang jun said, looking at the undead in front of him, "i''ve used some talismans and magic treasures to capture some undead on my side, send them back together, letting the research institute quickly begin interrogation and research. we must optimize our weapons and combat methods in the shortest time possible." "okay," liu ruoxi nodded firmly. in fact, now that the enemy had been identified, investigations had already started everywhere. they too had made significant gains this time. having clarified the effects of many magic treasures and weapons, by combining them, they had already found a general direction. at this moment, time was life! efficiency was salvation! and as more and more people began to pay attention to this sudden battle, shen hao also looked at the points he had earned. nine hundred million. the biggest sum after the blood demon war. the vast majority of points from the undead he had eliminated had come to him. even before he made his move. after all, whether it''s yang jun and the others or the three thousand cultivator soldiers, the weapons, resources, and even abilities they used, all came from him. it was precisely because he saw his points rapidly increasing that he realized a large-scale battle might have erupted in the main world. so he could return to the main world in time and project his power with divine descent. it has to be said, the existence of the undead world really added a lot of trouble. shen hao suddenly thought of something and opened the chosen one ranking list. then, he saw his name had leapt to number one! among all the chosen ones from the nine civilizations, he ranked first! Chapter 125 Trial Period Cheat Refresh! ```"we''re at number one already?" shen hao looked at the ranking, slightly surprised. he still had some confidence in being the strongest, considering his strength was exceptionally beyond normal. if anyone among these civilizations had greater strength than his, they shouldn''t be entering the same trial as him. keep in mind, even though erin ellie''s former civilization was far more powerful than the current human one, they didn''t even have anyone with a mythical talent, let alone a few with golden legendary talent. according to them, up to their third trial, the strongest in their civilization might not necessarily have been as strong as shen hao was currently. mythical talent plus five full golden legendary abilities. shen hao''s individual strength had completely transcended his social class! however, this leaderboard isn''t ranked by strength. in fact, the stronger you are, the more you''re likely to be suppressed. shen hao had also eradicated over five hundred thousand undead during the day before this battle, but even so, his previous ranking was only ninth! and his performance value was four to five times less than the one at the top! shen hao didn''t believe that the one in the first place was stronger than him. the only explanation was that his coefficient was much lower, and with the same achievements, the performance value he received was significantly less. sear?h the n?vel(f)ire.nt website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. still, he was now genuinely in first place! even if not by much compared to the previous first, but still first! at this moment, countless chosen ones from the other eight civilizations in the universe, noticed the changes on the leaderboard. no matter their reaction, at least in this moment, they all firmly memorized the name "shen hao"! anyone who could leap from ninth to first in such a short time, no matter what means they used, deserved attention! but to some, being first now isn''t considered truly first. only if you''re still first after the first settlement time, then you''re genuinely first! all civilizations, all the strongest, were fighting the trial in their own ways! shen hao, too, simply glanced at the ranking, then paid it no more attention. now he didn''t even know who his competitors were, or which civilization they belonged to, so there really was no need to focus too much. however, for him, now that he had obtained first place, he would certainly ensure he kept it! no matter what the rewards were, he had to seize every opportunity to become stronger. "external tools, two days left." shen hao continued to eliminate the undead within the undead world. meanwhile, others weren''t just sitting idle, waiting for his rescue. inside a top-secret research institute in the eastern country, just three to four hours after the latest batch of undead prisoners were delivered, a group of scientific researchers burst into excited shouts. "success! we''ve done it!" they had successfully designed a bullet that was effective against the undead! yes, bullets. the relevant report was promptly submitted, and a demonstration video was quickly delivered into some people''s hands. the originally invisible undead, after being revealed by a special force, could be clearly seen in the video footage getting completely annihilated by bullet impacts. "the bullet''s tip is made of a relatively inexpensive magic metal, capable of storing a certain amount of magic power. after it''s crafted into a bullet tip, it can be infused with holy magic using holy attribute demon crystals, having a strong specificity against the undead. at least undead below level 3 will die upon being hit..." an excited expert explained. "good!" the official in charge of this research was just as excited, "how about the production cost? i mean in terms of points." "the cost to produce a hundred bullets would be about one hundred twenty-five points, but the points needed for holy attribute demon crystals to infuse a hundred bullets with energy is two hundred thirty. the production process is rather simple; as long as we have enough raw materials, we can mass-produce them on the production line!" "the points cost is a bit high," the person in charge frowned immediately, "and how effective are they against high-level undead?" "that... we can''t really design the conditions for holy magic to burst forth," the researcher''s excitement slightly waned as he explained, "pure holy magic is highly destructive, but without a specific spell, it''s difficult to unleash power upon impact. after all, physical collision is ineffective unless we can find a way to be triggered by a soul body. we are researching on that." "then keep improving it, but let''s produce some for starters," the person in charge swiftly decided. the undead are elusive, even harder to prevent than the blood demons, and some regions need a large number of combat personnel! ``` "if this bullet proves useful," said the representative of the west state north alliance excitedly, "we won''t even mention other uses, but even the common folk in places like the west state north alliance could use it!" however, no sooner had the person in charge approved the project than new research results arrived at his desk! "talisman bullets!" the researcher beamed with pride. "we use special materials to make the bullets, then micro-engrave exorcism talismans onto the materials. during this process, as long as cultivators input their spiritual power synchronously, it''s enough. the talisman engraving process naturally seals the spiritual power, so when it hits the undead, it immediately takes effect! it is more powerful than the crude and simple holy bullets of the project next door, and also costs fewer points." "what''s the downside, then? what is it?" the person in charge asked eagerly. "the industrial production cost is quite high, and ideally, the workers on the production line should be level 4 cultivators or above. otherwise, taking a level 1 cultivator as an example, their weak spiritual power wouldn''t last five minutes on the job, and there would also be significant human error. without training or experience, perhaps only one-third of the talisman bullets would be effective." "industrial costs are nothing to worry about, and neither is a high error rateworst case, load them into a submachine gun, ten rounds a second! i will immediately call on cultivators. even five minutes of work can be of use! send me the industrial requirements!" the person in charge immediately made arrangements. soon enough, dozens of factories received the order, began adjusting their production lines, and started mass recruitment of cultivators! there were also the needs for transport vehicles and settlement areas! nowadays, level 4 and above cultivators are in great demand everywhere, but there is a large surplus of level 1 and 2 personnel. even if each person only worked for five minutes, it was essential to arrange everything neatly and complete the production in the most efficient manner possible. once all this was done, another breakthrough was madebullets that were inscribed with demon extermination arrays. the principle was similar, but rather than engraving the magic array onto the bullet, it was done on the gun barrel, and enchantment occurred on the spot during use. approved again and production was ramped up! this research institute specialized in researching firearms and bullets for combating the undead. more and more intelligence from the front lines and undead specimens sent for research meant the entire staff was trying every possible means and working strenuously to increase the ways to deal with the undead in the shortest possible time. all over the world, not just here, there was research underway. in the eastern country alone, there were hundreds of top research institutes! researching mass production of enchanted weapons, industrial-scale manufacturing of magic treasures, or targeted modifications of technological weapons... according to the promise of the global united front, they would provide whatever was neededefficiency and utility were the only priorities! indeed, the spread and growth rate of the undead were alarming, but the growth rate of human civilization was no less significant! after shen hao took the lead in clearing the threats, making the eastern country relatively safe again, it also once again demonstrated its status as a logistics center. just seven days into the trial, a large batch of various new weapons had already been delivered all over the world. they reached soldiers, even civilians! compared to the first trial, this efficiency improvement was no less significant than the increase in the strength of the trial. and at this time, shen hao finally waited for the plug-in to finish loading once more! [confirming the current civilization trial version is 1.1506. detection of ongoing trial period with an inspection mechanism in place. except for plug-ins marked with an asterisk, the remaining plug-ins have a loading cooldown period of 291 hours 35 minutes 24 seconds. there are currently the following seven plug-ins available.] [*basic database external tool: can access the civilization trial''s database to find basic information regarding the ongoing trial (manufactured by the saiji civilization)] [map cheat version 2: can activate a map centered on the individual, seeking out and marking the sources of points within the map range and specifying the exact range of points. the size of the map is determined by the user''s spirit points (manufactured by the saiji civilization)] [vip store cheat version 1: this hack can lock a slot in the vip store to ensure it always shows the rarest item every refresh (manufactured by three month civilization)] [drop hack version 2: this hack can increase the drop rate by 1.5 times and freely adjust the drop ratio between ability balls and other items (manufactured by kejin civilization)] [points hack version 2: this hack allows the user to receive three times the points (manufactured by kejin civilization)] [chosen one detection hack version 1: this hack can detect basic information on other chosen ones, including "three-dimensional data," "soul talent," "loading ability," "store level" (manufactured by the great empire civilization)] [ranking reward hack version 1: this hack can claim all the rewards available for selection at the end of each ranking period in the multi-civilization ranking mode (manufactured by sand shell civilization)] "seven plug-ins!" shen hao was slightly taken aback by the number. it seems the plug-ins during the trial period are indeed different from those in the off periods. not only are there more in number, but they are also higher in quality! stay updated with empire additionally, this time there were some differences from before. plug-ins with an asterisk appear not to require attention to detection and can be loaded freely. however, it appears that only one plug-in marked with an asterisk is available this time, precisely the [basic database external tool] that could not be chosen last time. besides the enhanced versions of the "map cheat," "drop hack," and "points hack," there were also three new types of plug-ins. each one seemed exceptionally good. Chapter 126 Trial Basic Information! when shen hao first saw the "vip" was about to appear, he thought it was going to be "vip3 mall," but it turned out it wasn''t. however, this hack was just as powerful, even tempting him a bit.as you know, the common malls only have the white mall, representing the most basic goods at this level. and the high-quality goods, in blue and purple, are only refreshed in the vip mall every three days in nine slots. the goods refreshed vary widely. the highest quality good that has appeared so far is a purple level 14! equipment that could be purchased only once and could enhance the spirit attribute was being carried by shen hao. in three months, it had only appeared once, which shows how rare the probability was. but with this "vip goods hack," in every refresh, there was guaranteed to be one highest-level item among the nine goods! this point alone greatly increased the value of the vip mall! this was just like the "drop hack" and the "points hack"; the earlier you loaded them, the better. however, the other two hacks also tempted shen hao. the "chosen one detection hack," when placed in the human planets, might not be very useful, but it could allow him to quickly grasp information about chosen ones in other civilizations. the "ranking reward hack" seemed like it could increase his haul in the ranking rewards. "the cooldown time is twelve days," shen xing noted the version''s hack cooldown time, calculating in his mind, "the first ranking settlement is in twenty-six days, which means, if i want the ranking reward hack to catch the first ranking settlement, i would have to put it in the next settlement. so right now, i can only choose two." one of them was the "basic information library" hack, which could be loaded freely ignoring the cooldown time. without much hesitation, shen hao chose the "points hack." tripling the points, even more by one than the last one, this hack''s points could even help him lock in the personal chosen one ranking rewards! as you know, these past few days, those few trailing behind were clearly catching up fast. even though shen hao hadn''t stopped working, under a low coefficient calculation, the competition was fierce. in such a situation, once the opponents adopted some special tactics, like letting the undead spread and then annihilating them to farm points, shen hao might not necessarily secure a win. but cheating was entirely different. having made a choice, shen hao immediately began loading the hack. the points hack transferred without any issues, just like before. however, the loading of the basic information library immediately triggered additional alerts. "[invading database]" "[invasion successful]" "[extracting current trial''s basic information]" "[extraction successful]" "[compiling]" "[compilation successful]" "[due to deviations in compilation technology, some translations may be incorrect. this information is only to roughly understand the trial situation]" as a series of texts appeared one after another, information was transferred directly into shen hao''s mind. it wasn''t much, but the content caused an immediate change in shen hao''s mood. "eternal night... ice river?" shen hao muttered the name of this trial. yes, it was definitely not the undead! it didn''t even have any relation to the undead! the "undead calamity" currently threatening all of humanity was merely a plug-and-play setting used to adjust the difficulty of trials for different civilizations! the main theme of this trial was the eternal night ice river! shen hao quickly controlled his emotions and then digested everything in the information database. the next moment, he took out his communicator and connected with dong gong. "convene all the council members of the global united front immediately for an online meeting, as soon as possible!" "yes!" dong gong, sensing the urgency in shen hao''s tone, also tightened up but immediately went to notify others. at this moment, every minute was crucial, and the global united front had already established a very comprehensive meeting system that could notify everyone in the shortest time possible. the online meeting was convened again, and a projection image appeared in front of shen hao. everyone, upon seeing shen hao''s expression, was momentarily stunned. because it was extremely serious. these people knew that shen hao''s talent perfectly managed his emotions. in such conditions, to still show such an expression meant only one thing. this was meant for them to see. some people''s mood already sank, realizing that if shen hao was alerting them with such an expression, it was definitely not good news. "i have received a piece of intelligence, don''t worry about the source, but it is most likely reliable," shen hao looked at everyone and went straight to the point, "the main theme of this trial is not the undead, but the climate!" sea??h th n?velfire(.)net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. this sentence left everyone stunned for a moment. not the undead? all their thoughts, all their strength, were focused on how to deal with the undead! "climate? is it going to get colder?" someone asked. "to put it simply, yes, but it''s not that simple," shen hao said gravely, "first of all, in the next ten days, there will be several massive blizzards occurring globally. the wind level will start at level 14 and rapidly exceed level 18 in a short period, but that is far from the limit! moreover, the blizzards will quickly strip away all warmth! in the places they appear, the average temperature might drop below negative seventy degrees!" with these words, there was a stir among everyone present. some people were not aware of the destructive power of a blizzard on this scale, but negative seventy degrees was still comprehendible. what does that mean? even in antarctica, the usual temperature is around negative thirty to forty degrees, only in extreme cases does it drop to negative ninety degrees. if such extreme conditions are encountered, even fully equipped individuals could still be at risk of death! and now, negative seventy degrees? and just the average temperature? some people even involuntarily displayed fear. they seemed to already see vast numbers of people frozen to death. worse yet, this would bring about a large number of undead! ten days, that''s too short, far too short! and they were unclear about the specific locations of the blizzards! "before the blizzard appears, there will be some signs," shen hao spoke again, "i don''t know exactly what, but we must start monitoring the climate changes all around the globe from now, find the signs, or relocate populations, or think of other solutions. in any case, we must save as many lives as possible, which is also saving the entire civilization." at this moment, some people even wanted to go and make arrangements immediately. find more to read at empire if there are signs, although the time is still short, there is still hope! but shen hao had more to say. "the blizzard in ten days is just the first round of challenges in this trial," shen hao continued, "the blizzard will briefly disappear but will soon reappear, increasingly in number and the temperatures will drop further. our sun in the sky will gradually lose all its warmth and light, until finally, the whole world will fall into eternal night, the planet will be completely devoured by glaciers, and we will have to find a way to ensure the lasting survival and even continued development of our entire civilization under such extreme climate conditions, as well as the threat of the undead. only then can this trial be considered truly passed." yes, that was the information in the data. merely annihilating the undead was not enough. the criterion for passing this trial required the civilization to survive and possess the potential to continue developing in such an environment! there were indeed some worse pieces of information that shen hao had not shared. the strength of the "undead calamity" was set according to the strength of the civilization, divided into several different grades. the weakest grade had almost no impact, with only sporadic undead appearing and their power increasing slowly, not even having an "undead world." the slightly more powerful ones gave the dead a chance of transforming into undead. and in the most powerful level, the conversion rate to undead was one hundred percent! the strength of the undead also increased at an extremely fast pace! in half a month, it was possible for a transcendent second stage undead to emerge! clearly, they were facing the strongest grade. shen hao did not believe that their civilization''s current strength could compare with those that had built space cities or those capable of launching massive extraterrestrial magic missions. clearly. the reason they received this highest standard of treatment was inseparable from shen hao''s power. when a civilization contains an exceptionally powerful individual, the difficulty of the trial it faces also increases significantly! but just the descriptions shen hao had given were already like a heavy mountain pressing down on the hearts of everyone at the meeting at that moment. these few paragraphs seemed to represent the apocalypse of the entire civilization! eternal night ice river! a world where the sunlight has completely disappeared, a world with an undead calamity, can humans really survive? even if they do, how many will die? how many can survive? even the powerful chosen ones, even they themselves, even their families, could possibly die! some people even displayed despair! although they had already known about the civilization trial, this degree still far exceeded their expectations! this wasn''t a trial; it was aimed at the extinction of the entire civilization! "enough!" shen hao suddenly intensified his tone, "the whole world, everyone can despair, but i will not, and neither can you! if anyone wants to give up, no longer wants to struggle, leave your positions and then follow the arrangements! let those who want to struggle, who want to live, take your places!" according to the rules established for the new global order following the blood demon war, shen hao could only manage the chosen ones. the global united front did not need to obey him. however, at this moment, no one felt shen hao''s words were out of line. especially when his eyes had already begun to sparkle. in the hearts of some, more courage suddenly surged. yes, everyone in the world might despair, but one person would not! Chapter 127 Challenge the Impossible! even though the danger level of the civilization trial surpassed expectations, shen hao still had confidence.this confidence stemmed from external aid, as well as from the "sovereign". however, facing such a trial, it wasn''t enough for just him to be confident, the civilization also had to exhibit its due performance. at this moment, the meeting before him was no longer calm, these people seemed to have regained courage from shen hao''s presence and swiftly moved the meeting forward. more and more scholars and experts were brought into the meeting. the entire meeting was divided into more than a dozen parts, all proceeding simultaneously. "if weather changes still conform to basic logic, the signs preceding such large-scale blizzards will be very distinct," an authoritative expert in meteorology declared in one of the groups, "we can design an extremely rigorous computational program that, through satellites, in conjunction with weather monitoring stations spread across the globe, will ensure every trace is detected." "how long will it take?" "five hours, no, with sufficient manpower, two hours will suffice!" the expert clenched his teeth, "before, a monitoring program of this degree would have taken at least a month, and additional manpower would have been useless, but now we have a new type of programming assistance device; as long as there''s enough people and they''re strong enough, it could even be faster!" "then let''s not waste any more time," shen hao suddenly interjected at this time, "i can guarantee that the signs of this blizzard will conform to meteorological patterns, only much faster, incredibly fast, as if the speed is multiplied manifold. this project is yours, professor she wenhui, all relevant resources are to be directly reallocated to you." "understood!" the expert immediately went offline, and a massive logistics team was allocated to serve him. several similar projects were directly integrated into his. if it were the past, shen hao would have already exited the meeting at this point, as he wouldn''t have been much help with the following tasks. but now, he was still here. the reason was the "special intelligence" he possessed. some information that shouldn''t have been certain, shen hao had already confirmed, and even now, he was still rapidly and continuously sharing some details. this indeed amazed everyone. but no one asked questions, not one person, as people simply gushed with more confidence. the monitoring project was thus established, and the discussion quickly moved on to specific defenses. shen hao continued to document the details of the trial in the database, while also monitoring the discussion of each project. the information from the database wasn''t transmitted in written form but was directly sent to his mind as disjointed consciousness, making it chaotic. therefore, to share it, shen hao himself had to describe it. experience tales with empire moreover, to be detailed and accurate, it was best to relate it to actual problems at hand. "we now have nuclear fusion power station technology, powerful high-energy batteries, and equally powerful electric heating technology, we can rely on continuous heating to maintain warmth indoors..." just as an expert had described his project, shen hao entered the discussion channel, interrupting him directly. "i can tell you categorically, the undead possess the power to rapidly absorb all forms of thermal energy; you must take this into account. and, as another expert has told us, the blizzard''s defining feature is that its high-strength wind and snow will quickly remove heat, whether from the human body or from within buildings, and winds over level 18 pose a risk of large-scale destruction of city structures, let alone within a blizzard, where the mixed-in ice and snow can sometimes become deadly projectiles." the expert stood there stunned, his face reddening somewhat, also looking somewhat at a loss. but no one blamed him. he himself was not a climate expert, nor did he understand the undead; he was an urban electricity specialist. "thank you for your efforts, mr. bradley fritz," the project secretary didn''t waste a single minute and called out, "next." "i''ve uploaded all the trial intelligence i have into the database. all scholars participating in the discussions and research should read it. if there are any questions, send them at any time. sea??h th novl?ire.n(e)t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. as long as i''m not in the undead world, i will respond immediately," shen hao spoke again and after a pause, continued, "actually, from what i can tell at the moment, speaking strictly in terms of outcomes, the underground city project undoubtedly has the best chance of withstanding the trial. despite the enormous amount of work and the extremely pressing timeline, each qualified underground city will ensure the safety of a million people." as he spoke, his gaze also turned towards the most fiercely debated project group. the "underground city" project was proposed by ni hong, an urban construction expert from the eastern country. its characteristic was grandiosity. exceptionally grand! he believed that they should construct eight thousand underground cities across the globe, each capable of housing up to a million people, to meet humanity''s needs during the eternal night ice river. however, according to the information provided by shen hao, there would be less than six months before the true arrival of the eternal night ice river! six months, eight thousand underground cities for one million people each? when this project was proposed, most experts thought it was a pipe dream. even ni hong himself admitted that with current technology, constructing a single underground city would take at least two years, not to mention the colossal human labor, materials, and resources consumed! let alone eight thousand, even building a thousand within half a year would require funds sufficient to bankrupt our entire civilization! not to mention, they would also need to face undead disasters and a continuously deteriorating environment! but ni hong insisted that this was the best option for surviving the trial! in this moment, encouraged by shen hao, ni hong was so excited his entire face turned beet red. "i appreciate president shen hao''s encouragement," ni hong said to all the members of the project team, stressing his words. "i know it''s difficult, but think about itonce we lose sunlight, the greatest natural source of heat on our planet, the only thing left would be geothermal energy. the atmosphere won''t retain the heat we need during the eternal night ice river. only the earth itself is a natural barrier. a deep underground city, hundreds, even thousands of meters below ground, equipped with a nuclear fusion power plant, could allow us to survive through the eternal night ice river for the long term and even continue the development of our civilization. that''s precisely what''s required to pass the civilization trial!" indeed, everyone knew this. once the underground city project succeeded, we could definitely survive the trial. however, what stalled this project wasn''t the situation after its success, but how to reach that point! "mr. ni hong," an expert said with difficulty, "the problem is, you haven''t come up with a viable plan. you''ve said it yourself; it''s completely impossible to build an underground city within three months. i think the project to enclose the city with insulating building materials may be more feasible" "it''s just not possible now!" ni hong interrupted him, even gesticulating vigorously. "but don''t forget, we have the chosen one mall, president shen hao, and many other forces that can''t be quantified on paper, such as cultivators! was our development over the past three months seem plausible before? regarding your wind wall project for the city, while there may be feasibility, you also need to consider the difficulty of construction during unprecedented blizzards and the construction challenges and potential risks of collapse for such enormous walls. if the underground city succeeds, it will be the ultimate answer for passing the trial!" this speech seemed to have convinced quite a few people, and the volume of the discussion increased. at this time, shen hao did not interject. even though he knew that with the threefold points boost, this seemingly impossible project might indeed become possible as the point mall further upgrades. yet, it was a decision that had to be made by the people here. from skepticism to trying, to seeing hope, to giving their all. only by doing so could they muster the resolve to challenge the impossible. shen hao had realized by now that facing the civilization trial, the strength of just one person was insufficient; the existence of civilizations that had powerful individuals but still fell to the civilization trial is telling. the entire civilization needs to become stronger as a wholenot just in technology and power but also including a strong heart! in the end, perhaps because many were moved by the future ni hong depicted, or maybe due to shen hao''s recent intervention, the underground city project was passed, though by a slim margin. but it was not fully approved. the global united front eventually decided to give ni hong just one opportunity to build an underground city. when the initial blizzards were detected, he was allowed to choose a location to attempt the construction. to see if, just as he said, he could achieve a miracle that seemed impossible even on paper. meanwhile, the other different projects continued to advance rapidly. people needed to make attempts. even so, this was just the beginning. the resources mobilized by all projects were already unimaginably vasta first in human history! nevertheless, everyone understood. in the face of this global "trial," they were destined to lose many things. including nature as they knew and took for granted, the lives of many, and wealth, facilities, and even memories that were hard-earned. but in the face of such loss, all they could do was their utmost to protect the most important things. that was civilization and life. shen hao stepped out of the meeting halfway through, as he had his tasks to carry out. however, when he suspended himself in the sky once more and gazed at the still verdant earth beneath the cold winds, he too was silent for a while. Chapter 128 The Blizzard Address Confirmed! shen hao didn''t know whether this planet would recover after the civilization trial.but he knew that, soon, the world would face complete destruction! shen hao began to truly understand the motivations of those civilizations that created hacks. the civilization trial just appeared abruptly, then recklessly destroyed everything within civilizations, depriving people of their lives and bringing them immense despair, without caring whether they were willing to accept this trial or not. beyond struggling, there was no other choice. at this moment, shen hao''s desire to complete the civilization trial, even to find its creators, was fiercer than ever before. even if it meant cheating! he couldn''t let civilization be ruined by some inexplicable, cold program! shen hao continued doing his own thing. currently, across the globe, he was the only one who could directly enter the undead world, clear away the undead, and even though the cities he had cleansed could still spawn and perhaps spread the undead, his power had significantly reduced the crisis posed by the undead. by now, the eastern country had been completely swept through by shen hao, and he had begun to clean up some of the more dangerous areas abroad. moreover, with weapons being upgraded all over the world, defensive forces were growing rapidly, and points feedback was steadily increasing. by the ninth day of the trial, the number of points shen hao had earned in this new trial had surpassed eight billion! he was only twenty billion short of the two hundred billion total points needed for the sixteenth-level mall. this was thanks to the triple-points hack, a million ordinary-level undead could bring him twelve billion points, and because of the astonishing growth rate of the undead, they would reach level 2 by the second day of their emergence. despite the increase in destruction they caused, the points from such a million undead would double again! thus, in the two days since activating the hack, shen hao had dealt with just over three million undead, but had amassed more than seventy billion points! his ranking was still first, but his performance value had already doubled that of the second-ranked! the second-ranked must be feeling very bewildered. even with a triple hack, shen hao was only ahead by double, indicating that the second-ranked had indeed been frantically collecting points these two days, but could only watch the gap grow wider and wider. one could only say, this was the power of hacking! however, shen hao also became more cautious. he hadn''t forgotten the existence of other civilizations just because the cruelty of the trial''s crisis far exceeded expectations, and the possible crises that could be encountered within this trial were far from limited to just one location. but likewise, opportunities weren''t just in one place either! "if we could directly absorb civilizations that followed the magic road or the technology path, our development would undoubtedly be more comprehensive and more powerful," shen hao lifted his head, his gaze seeming to penetrate the thick atmosphere, falling upon those planets laden with civilizations. he was certain that some civilizations held the same thoughts, that even in the face of the trials, the likelihood of cooperation remained slim and the possibility of hostility was higher. every civilization would only consider its own survival! however, the biggest crisis was the trial itself! on the "eternal night ice river," shen hao couldn''t do much relying solely on his personal strength, but in terms of the undead, his efficiency was undoubtedly the highest. discover more content at empire continue the cleansing! it was on that very day, at the tower of the chosen one association, the meteorological monitoring department temporarily established by the global united front made a new discovery. "incredible..." professor she wenhui stared intently at the meteorological data before him, his entire being in immense shock. "the president was right," another top meteorological expert and chosen one next to him similarly had his eyes wide open, "it''s too fast, the change is too rapid!" almost visibly, the temperature within a certain area detected by several meteorological devices was dropping at an alarming rate! within minutes, it had dropped by more than ten degrees! and the speed was still rapidly changing! "quick, report it upstairs!" professor she wenhui had reacted, and hit the alarm system immediately. in an instant, all the data, especially those few coordinates, were sent to the global unified association, and all the relevant people received the report. after doing all this, professor she wenhui and his colleagues watched anxiously every piece of information on the meteorological detection devices. "there''s no pattern, all the airflows around these locations are normal!" "this is not a normal climatic change pattern!!" "what on earth is happening?" "the changes in airflow caused by the sudden drop in temperature have already started." "this certainly indicates a trend towards a massive blizzard!" "several coordinates are at high altitudes, at 3,000 meters! the impact range of a blizzard will be greater!" "..." voices kept rising, and more and more people gathered around, trying to find the relevant rules. "it''s a heat black hole!" she wenhui suddenly exclaimed; he aggressively pushed aside most of the documents on the desk, grabbed a piece of draft paper, and started to scribble calculations feverishly, "it''s a sudden appearance of a heat black hole. there''s something in these places, maybe just a single point, absorbing heat at an astonishing rate over a wide area, which has caused severe changes in the air currents." "indeed, it is so." some people nearby had also come to realize this. the term "heat black hole" indeed fit perfectly. "i am calculating the specific area of this ''heat black hole'' and its absorption efficiency." she wenhui was now entirely animated, "it seems explosive? not continuous, but like a pulse, absorbing heat in bursts after intervals. this indeed could speed up the meteorological changes, but if we can calculate the results and then use nuclear weapons at specified locations and times to detonate, satisfying its absorption needs, maybe we could have a chance to slow down the onset of the blizzards!" at this, everyone''s eyes lit up. although it sounded like a wild idea and not without its drawbacks, there was indeed a possibility! "after mastering the nuclear fusion formula, we have developed cleaner, more powerful nuclear weapons that can reduce radiation pollution to manageable levels!" "could this trigger changes in the trial, such as increasing the difficulty or something?" "maybe, but time is life! what we lack most now is time!" "exactly, a mere eight days. the affected area is too large for a complete evacuation!" "we can''t do it alone, we need to bring in several nuclear physics experts." "no matter what, start with a feasibility analysis meeting! then submit the report." "whether to attempt it in the end, let the higher-ups and the president decide." "..." when the person in charge received the report, he too was startled by the somewhat wild idea. however, scientists are responsible for researching feasibility, the upper levels for making decisions, and he is only responsible for coordination and support. in the shortest time, a brand-new project team was formed, their task being to research the birth logic of this blizzard with all their might, to delay the onset of the blizzard! but evidently, they wouldn''t place all their hopes on this alone. currently, a total of six "heat black holes" had been identified, and if nothing was done, in about eight days, massive blizzards would inevitably occur in these six places! just as shen hao had predicted. even though not many doubted the authenticity of shen hao''s intelligence, at this moment, countless people felt fortunate for shen hao''s information! in such a situation, even one more day to prepare could save a vast number of lives. an emergency meeting was immediately called, and reports kept pouring in. "six locations, four on land and two in the sea, but the sea is more dangerous. storms of this magnitude will stir up tsunamis like never before!" an official sitting at the table said, his expression grave. in front of them, the entire table became a large projection. a 3d projection, at that. it was high-tech equipment purchased from the sixth-level mall, with basic simulation capability. at that moment, six icy-blue dots appeared in the projection, visibly changing right before their eyes. this was the simulation result. "one is so close to japan?!" "yes, the experts predict, along with the simulation results, that if the final wind force truly exceeds level 20, a large part of japan will be submerged by seawater, and then rapidly freeze under extreme conditions! without any effective delays, the whole process won''t take longer than fifteen days! in fact, in at most ten days, the entire climate of japan will drop to minus twenty degrees celsius! their power might even collapse before that!" the projection was now showing simulation images. huge storms rapidly forming, waves mixed with massive chunks of ice hundreds of meters high, mercilessly destroying everything! "fifteen days? that''s over a hundred million people!" some people''s complexions turned extremely sour, "impossible, there are too many people, how can we evacuate so many from the island in such a short time? even if all the ships in the world are rerouted it won''t be enough!" "evacuate as many as we can! otherwise, over a hundred million undead will rush towards the east continent, even quickly reaching mao country and the northern alliance! they don''t need ships! they''re fast and can''t be intercepted, and once they spread out along the undead world, the number of casualties will be far greater and more brutal than during the blood demon war!" right, it''s not just a matter of a hundred million people. sar?h the novl?ire.n(e)t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. the undead can reach any place they want through the undead world! mainly, currently, only shen hao could enter the undead world. but even shen hao wouldn''t be able to stop such a large number of undead from spreading! a massive wave of undead would sweep across the entire east continent, bringing more death, more undead! in this scenario, if over a hundred million people die within a short period, the final number of casualties might reach several billion, or even in the worst-case scenario, it could evolve into a true undead apocalypse! Chapter 129 Now, War Begins! however, even with the need to relocate, the difficulty was right here."a mass migration of hundreds of millions of people in this kind of climate? the number of deaths on the road would be horrendous! we need the legion to back us up, otherwise, we''ll all be dead before we even reach our destination!" "let the forces from mao country assist, and the relocation could also head therethey won''t refuse the labor force under these circumstances." "we have no issues, but we suggest that the strong and healthy young people go first; it''s cruel, but those who survive still have to face the trials that come after." the representative from mao country gave their response. whether it''s the underground city project or the wind wall project, a substantial amount of manpower is needed to combat these trials. now, the population already needs to be concentrated, every city is running at full capacity, but facing this trial, staying in the towns means a swift death and turning into the undead. "gentlemen, let''s not only focus on japan, the situation is just as bad in other places." someone continued, with a very grim face, "in one area of the eastern country, which is right between several major cities, the number of disaster victims will directly reach twenty million, and the northern alliance isn''t faring any better, with two areas affected that are even close to each other. see here, this place is the northern alliance''s most important traffic hub, and it will be completely blocked by blizzards, these countries with a combined population of forty million will be trapped in a corner, no supplies will get through, damn it, how is this different from waiting to die?" as for the last place, it is not in west state but in another sparsely populated land area, where the disaster impact happens to be the lightest. it''s arguably the luckiest spot. yet, even so, these six initial blizzards will directly threaten over two hundred million people! and this is just the beginning! the meeting fell into silence, but it was short-lived as everyone quickly sprang back into action. they sent out early warning information to responsible persons in various areas, reported the intelligence to shen hao, and at the same time, some previously determined projects quickly identified their target locations and began to take action. of the most noteworthy, there were two. one was the city wind wall project led by buschplin rollins, with the experimental site chosen to be gertrude city in the northern alliance, which could accommodate six million people and was also one of the cities hit by this first onslaught of blizzards. the other was the underground city project led by ni hong, located in a place called an yuan city in the eastern country, also a city affected by the disaster, with a resident population of four million. one of these projects had a high probability of completion, but the effectiveness was uncertain, while the other had a slim chance of completion! though both were only experimental projects, there was no doubt they were also taking huge risks! especially ni hong''s project, where the construction workers involved could reach millions! if it failed, the consequences would be unthinkable. but such experiments were necessary, as they will determine the latest methods to save the entire civilization in the future. furthermore, aside from these two, several other projects were also underway simultaneously, such as constructing dense superstructures on the surface with new heating materials and connecting them with heating ducts, to make the most of the existing urban buildings. sea??h th ovelfire.et website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. moreover, japan''s mass evacuation project was also put under the charge of someone named kandai ino, and this was the most dangerous task; the entire global unified association was on high alert, with tens of millions of people facing the danger of death! in addition to these disaster-affected populations, other people around the world were not sitting idle. as soon as shen hao determined the main thrust of the trial as the "eternal night ice river" two days ago, industries around the world once again underwent changes. many factories originally transitioning to military production suddenly started to shift towards heavy industry! notably, various large machines. explore more at empire even shen hao''s recently earned points had a lot invested in this aspect! mining of various mineral resources, especially metals, accelerated, and super-large smelting factories started operating frantically, some managers collapsing under the immense pressure, the entire civilization''s nerves taut to the breaking point! and in this situation, there were those who were entrusted with a mission amid peril, bearing far greater pressures than ordinary people. ni hong was undoubtedly a prime example! he had arrived at an yuan city the moment he received the orders. at that time, the city''s temperature had dropped to minus five degrees celsius, which for a southern city like this was an exceedingly rare experienceeven the thick clothes were inadequate, only recently rushed in due to the circumstances. on the streets, one could see many people with blankets and thick clothes among their luggage boarding one large bus after another. they were evacuating. but at the same time, one could see one large bus after another arriving, with people getting off the buses. they were workers dispatched to participate in construction! under these circumstances, each and every one of them deserved to be called a warrior! two roads diverged, one leaving, the other arriving, as if forming an intersection of destiny and courage. some of the people from an yuan city even hung their heads low, their faces flushed red, not daring to look at these workers. but there were also some who suddenly turned their heads, leaving the evacuation lines! they headed toward another crew that was recruiting! ni hong even saw a person who dropped their luggage and shouted loudly: "damn it! we people from an yuan city can''t be cowards! i''m not leaving!" the person''s voice was loud, attracting the attention of quite a few people, and clearly struck a chord with some. more and more people began to step out of the evacuation lines, various voices rising. "that''s right, this is our homeland!" "others from different places are rushing over here, and we natives are running away, how ludicrous!" "good son, go ahead with your mom. watch how your dad fights for a certain chance at survival for both of you!" "we''re just going to work, not to fight a war. what''s there to be afraid of!" "i''m not going anywhere! i''m staying right here!" "..." ni hong even saw a man in his forties drop to his knees before his parents in the snow, bowing several times, then without a word, he covered his head and made his way to the nearby registration point. this scene made ni hong clench his fists tightly. "look at them, look at these people!" he turned to the group behind him, raising his fist and speaking out loud, "they are placing their hopes and trust in us, the entire country stands behind us, president shen hao supports us as well! this underground city, bearing the weight of life, no matter the cost, we must build it! our names, and those of everyone here, will be inscribed within this city, etched in the grand narrative of human civilization''s struggle!" he had never, like now, understood so clearly that in this fight, they could only win, they absolutely could not fail! and those behind him, too, clenched their fists, each staring at him resolutely in the cold wind. just like a group of warriors looking at their general! "now, to battle!" ni hong roared for the last time and swiftly got into action. "you had a subway construction plan three years ago, with preliminary surveys done. send me the survey report!" "it''s already been prepared," a local staff member responded just as quickly. the snow and wind beat against everyone''s faces, as if it struck their hearts as well, but at least at that moment, it could not snuff out the burning passion within them. and ni hong, without saying anything more, took the survey report and quickly made a decision after carefully examining it. "start digging from here!" he directly started marking circles on the map one after another, "and here, and here, all these places, we need to dig down five hundred meters! the diameter must exceed three hundred meters! the surrounding areas of the deep pit must be completely reinforced with high-strength materials, at least three meters thick! use the latest equipment for everything; get it done as fast as possible!" in just a short moment, he had marked over twenty locations. there was no time for on-site surveys or detailed blueprints! he could only rely on decades of work experience and instinct to choose the most suitable locations! then the rest was left to manpower and technology! in fact, if this were the past, a five hundred meter deep pit like this would have presented colossal construction difficultiesit''s five hundred meters deep, far exceeding an average hundred-story skyscraper. not to mention excavating such a deep pit! but in the present time, it was indeed possible to achieve this in a short period! ni hong, as the supreme commander on the battlefield, gave his orders, and the workers on the front lines started working at top speed! there was already a large amount of advanced construction equipment continuously flown in by the super-sized transport planes purchased during the war period. most of these machines utilized the latest technology from the chosen one mall, with strength and efficiency far surpassing the past. more importantly, many components had been directly converted from old production lines, requiring no excessive expenditure of points, allowing for mass production on a large scale! the production lines were already at full capacity, with even more being accelerated for conversion. in this "war," these machines were the warriors'' tanks, their powerful weapons! just the new excavators alone, there were more than fifty at each construction site, coupled with over a hundred transport trucks, equipment for distributing new construction materials, logistics, and more. the workforce at each construction site exceeded three thousand people! just from this first command, more than sixty thousand people were simultaneously engaged in this environment of ice and snow. but within two hours, ni hong realized that it was not enough, far from enough. the efficiency was too slow. even though the efficiency of the new equipment was much greater than before and related technology had also seen significant advancement, it was still too slow! he only had eight days. eight days to at least create a framework, a framework that would allow tens of thousands to continue construction amidst the blizzard! Chapter 130 Miracle Arrives! "has the cultivator team i requested arrived yet?" ni hong''s tone involuntarily became somewhat hurried.transcendents were not only useful in battles but could equally exert powerful effects in construction. especially in more delicate works, their efficiency was very high. "not yet; they are expected to arrive in half an hour. however, forty of the chosen ones with relevant talents have arrived," the secretary team quickly said, "and there will be five hundred new devices arriving in fifteen minutes." "don''t let the chosen ones come to see me. send them directly to the construction site and have someone instruct them on what to do. also, after the new devices arrive, add twenty more sites!" ni hong said rapidly, "how many more people do we have?" "two hundred and fifty thousand people, and the number is still increasing, with many locally registering." "have them deploy the new concrete and carry out the excavation work simultaneously, and tell the transport department to increase the shipment of equipment and construction materials next, with a temporary halt on personnel!" "understood!" "what about the shield tunneling machines, the large ones!" "shield tunneling machines worldwide are undergoing comprehensive optimization. some that have already been optimized are on tomorrow''s shipping list; do you need them sooner?" "sooner! i want to see at least two before nightfall! has my most important application been responded to yet?" "not yet." ni hong loosened his collar. staring intensely at various data, he was sweating profusely on his forehead despite the extremely cold weather. although he had proposed the project and taken on the task himself, it wasn''t until he actually sat here and stepped onto the battlefield that he could feel this immense pressure. indeed, he had done everything within his ability, mobilized all the power he could muster, and had received unprecedented support. yet, it still wasn''t enough, far from enough! this mission was drastically different from his past work. in the past, no matter how rushed the schedule or immense the pressure, they would first design everything, calculate all problems, plan the entire project, and then proceed step by step according to the plan. but now. the construction site could only be determined once the first wave of disasters was confirmed, design drawings could only be continuously improved while work commenced, and even the initial work had to be roughly decided based on simple site surveys, relying on his experience and intuition. it was as if he was blindly rushing forward without care! it also felt like a meaningless struggle on the verge of death. with no confidence, no assurance, and although they had far more advanced equipment and building materials than before, everyone, including himself, still had no certainty of success. no, to be precise, given the current situation, it was destined to fail! however, this was all expected. ni hong and everyone knew that to win this war, it took not only the all-out effort of countless people but also a miracle! and the only one who could bring about a miracle was one person! what sustained ni hong in persisting with this seemingly impossible task was shen hao, or rather, the goods and technologies from the higher-level stores within the chosen one mall! he could strive to concentrate the power of all, pushing human efforts to the limit, but he also staked this miracle upon shen hao! time passed by little by little, with a continuous stream of transport aircraft arriving, more and more people were thrown into the "battlefield," and ni hong constantly calculated the estimated time needed. from the initial two years, with the increasing number and efficiency, it reduced to nine months, then eight months, seven months, six months... by the time almost four hundred thousand people were involved. four months! to construct a framework for an underground city that could accommodate five hundred thousand people working simultaneously in a blizzard, in four months was the limit that the existing equipment, personnel, and technology could achieve! indeed, just this estimated time was considered an incredible miracle by everyone! yet, it was still far too insufficient! "give it up, engineer ni." ni hong''s most steadfast colleague, now succumbed to immense despair, "those people were right, this is simply an impossible plan. we need to build thousands! even if we double the efficiency, we can''t rely on this to save humanity. people will die struggling before they even reach the safe underground cities!" to double it was already their greatest expectation for a "miracle." "there must still be a way!" ni hong stared persistently at the blueprints. others also debated increasingly under a cloud of pessimism. "we''ll find geologically more suitable locations." "the surveys simply can''t keep up, there''s too little time!" "then replace all the workers with cultivators above level 5!" "how could there possibly be so many cultivators? having a level 3 is already ahead of the vast majority, and the undead battlefield cannot be neglected, we need cultivators all over the world." "equipment! there must be better equipment!" "president shen hao hasn''t responded yet!" "what else can we do? now go and tell those who''ve worked hard all day that we can''t do it, that we''re giving up and tell them to go back and pray under the threat of a blizzard?" "switch to other projects..." "the underground city project is the safest, most reliable one! haven''t you seen the report? the sun will extinguish, the entire surface of the earth might enter a sub-zero environment reaching minus one hundred and fifty degrees or even lower! do you think our only enemy is the blizzard?" "..." s~ea??h the novel?ire(.)ne*t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. towards the end, it couldn''t even be considered a debate anymore, it was more about venting, the problems kept increasing, but the solutions were dwindling, everyone could feel a deep, overwhelming despair. as some people said, the underground city project is undoubtedly the most likely to pass the civilization trial. the failure of this project means that human civilization can only gamble, bet that surface projects will succeed, bet on the leniency of the civilization trial, bet that the climate change won''t be as severe as the worst-case scenario! even places like the pocket world blessed land and magic secret realm cannot guarantee that they won''t be overwhelmed by the extreme climate brought about by the eternal night ice river, and at most, they could only accommodate four to five hundred million people. by then, billions of undead growing wildly outside, even the pocket world blessed land would be a death trap! "stop arguing!" engineer ni suddenly slammed the table hard, raising his head, his eyes red with bloodshot, filled with ferocity. this made him look not like a scholar, an engineer, but rather like a warrior! "the workers on the front line are still putting their all in a minus five-degree environment, and you''re here quarreling! quarreling about what?" he stared intensely at everyone, "we were blindly charging forward from the start, and now, barely opening our eyes to see the difficulties, you want to stop charging? then what did you come here for? to shout about giving up?" no one made a sound, some people lowered their heads. because engineer ni was right. these problems, weren''t sudden, they could have been foreseen from the beginning. only now, actually standing here, truly facing all this, especially facing those people struggling valiantly with hope and passion, they were still timid, they flinched. "we have seven days left, seven days, which might not change anything for us, but for president shen hao, everything is possible!" engineer ni stared once more at the blueprints in front of him, "let''s do our jobs well, there must still be a way to save some more time, even if we really have to give up in the end, it''s not up to us to decide! unless we ultimately fail, or president shen hao decides to give up this project, everyone must stay on the frontlines, no one is allowed to take a single step back!" everyone looked at each other, clenched their teeth, and began to resume their work. drawing blueprints, calculating load capacity, allocating equipment and personnel, conducting onsite surveys and recordings... even if all of this felt like children building sandcastles on the beach, chaotic, ridiculous, and incredibly fragile, always at risk of being washed away by the waves, they had to give their all, and with hundreds of thousands of people, turn it into a real fortress! just as everyone''s morale was rising again, a voice suddenly appeared among them. "i was worried you would give up on your own. this does seem to be quite spirited." engineer ni abruptly lifted his head, the rest of the people also paused in their actions, their eyes shaking, some even in disbelief, looking at shen hao who had suddenly appeared in the middle. some of the engineers who were over fifty years of age even had red-rimmed eyes at that moment. he had finally arrived! this figure, at this moment, was not just a person, but the miracle they all had been longing for, the hope of all present! even engineer ni, who had just been chastising everyone and reinvigorating morale, was also so excited that he was trembling. it can be said. shen hao''s presence was the only chance for this project! however, engineer ni still remembered his responsibility as the project manager, forced himself to calm his emotions, and strode forward, "you''ve finally arrived." "yes." shen hao noticed some people''s tense faces and even managed a slight smile, "don''t worry, it''s not to announce the project''s failure. i''ve seen your applications; in fact, i''ve brought some good newsthe level 16 mall has just opened." upon these words, engineer ni''s steps even abruptly stopped in place, his facial expression turning incredibly vivid. it was a mix of ecstasy, excitement, incredulity, and more. your journey continues with empire not just for him, some in the surroundings who knew some details felt the same! because, the level 16 mall was the "miracle" everyone had been awaiting! the store level of shen hao''s mall was no secret, with numerous white level 15 items already distributed across the globe in the past three months, and most people could foresee the enormous demands from white level 15 to level 16. no one would have thought that it would reach level 16 so quickly! Chapter 131 Crazy Mass Production! even though president shen hao kept tirelessly clearing the undead day and night, and even though the whole world was feeding him points, the internal forecasts of the global united front stated that they needed to wait another four to five days at the earliest!that was the time ni hong had been anticipating for the miracle! but now, was the miracle coming so quickly? "then, then... in the mall..." ni hong''s voice trembled at this moment. he feared getting a disappointing answer from shen hao. a more powerful mall might not necessarily bring about the results they wanted! "even if the basic mall is only white level, every upgrade of the mall is comprehensive, and a higher-level mall naturally has more powerful goods. however, i am also not sure how much it can help," shen hao said as he looked at them all. "i might be able to bring a miracle, but to realize this miracle still requires all of you!" indeed, if you were to talk about the last trial, relying solely on shen hao might have been enough to end the trial. but this time, facing such a widespread natural disaster, it truly required everyone''s effort! even if shen hao could dig out an underground city in half a day, eight thousand underground cities would still require four thousand days! this was also one of the reasons why shen hao initially voiced his support for ni hong in the meeting. facing the trial, it was not only necessary to dare to dream and act, but also to believe in him! "as long as there''s even a sliver of hope, we will definitely seize it!" ni hong understood shen hao''s intent and spoke very seriously. "good," shen hao didn''t waste time and got straight to the point, "let''s not talk about technology for now; most of it is an upgrade from previous technology, definitely useful, but your underground city won''t catch up in time. let''s talk about equipment, there''s a type of shield tunnelling machine with a diameter over fifty meters!" "fifty meters!" everyone gasped. but everyone''s eyes lit up with fervor. was this for tunneling? no, this was clearly specialized equipment for building underground cities! what kind of tunnel required a fifty-meter diameter? this was at least super-large underground equipment! and as shen hao further disclosed the relevant data, everyone became excited. "super shield tunnelling machine!" "there''s hope, absolutely hope!" "my god! just the output volume alone has increased at least fifty times compared to our original shield machines!" "quick, calculate how many we need!" a large group of people immediately started calculating, and it didn''t take much time to arrive at a preliminary conclusion. "three! we only need three, and we can compress the construction time of the framework to fourteen days!" ni hong was trembling with excitement. the reason it couldn''t be faster was mainly due to other supporting delays that slowed down efficiency. after all, building an underground city wasn''t just about digging holes. it also required the simultaneous construction of frameworks to prevent collapses. but even so, fourteen days, this number, was undoubtedly a miracle, a miracle capable of pulling everyone out of despair! "three machines, fourteen days, huh?" shen hao shook his head. "not enough, too long." some people''s expressions froze on their faces. "this kind of equipment requires thirty-two million points per unit!" shen hao explained, "that means, just the construction of your city would need nearly a hundred million points, and once your project is fully approved, at least two thousand underground cities must begin construction simultaneously." that would be two hundred billion! even with a triple boost, this was not achievable in a short time. fourteen days was still too long. the subsequent environmental deterioration would definitely exceed expectations. actually, the reason why they had to take advantage of the first blizzard to conduct experiments was precisely because of the urgency of time. so urgent that they didn''t have the chance to change their plans midway. moreover, such large-scale construction would also need exaggeratedly diverse other resources. while they were focusing their efforts on building underground cities, the entire world was frantically producing at a massive scale! these continuously delivered heavy industrial equipment, these enormously huge amounts of construction materials, even including the working tools for these workers in harsh environments... it seemed like only several hundred thousand people were responsible for construction, but behind this, at least a few million, even tens of millions of people were putting in effort! so, it wasn''t enough. the efficiency of three machines in fourteen days was still not enough! your next read is at empire ni hong and the others clearly understood this too. the initial excitement and joy were fading, and the pressure was coming back. however, compared to the initial despair, they were now truly progressing towards hope! s~ea??h the n?velfire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "ten days!" ni hong suddenly said. "three machines, we can deliver an answer in ten days and confirm the feasibility of the underground city plan!" as he said this, the rest of the people all looked at him sharply. "this is not just a matter of reducing four days!" their recent calculations had already been based on extreme values! "alright!" shen hao gazed deeply at him, "ten days then. if you can do it, if you all can do it, i will give you three chosen one spots!" as his voice fell, those who initially wanted to say something also stopped right there. chosen one! many people knew that currently, to become a chosen one, there were only two possibilities: one was to reach the world''s top in a certain important domain and then be luckily selected by the civilization trial, or, to be able to get the quota from shen hao''s hands! although they came here not for personal rewards, nobody would refuse to become a chosen one! "let''s start then. three machines, i am giving them to you now," said shen hao as he stood up. "president, please just place them in these three spots," ni hong wasted no opportunity to save time! shen hao nodded; it indeed was just a matter of convenience. the next moment, three incredibly large machines appeared at the designated spots. at that instant, all the workers who were striving hard were astounded. soon, however, they realized what was happening and let out a tsunami-like cheer! these three true industrial behemoths were clearly beyond what human technology could achieve, and the only person who could bring them in such a situation, in such a manner, was shen hao! shen hao was merely present, and even without appearing, he brought immense courage to everyone. in some way, this was the greatest use of a "miracle." "everyone, let''s start working!" ni hong didn''t even need to say anything more inspiring, he simply waved grandly and then chugged an energy potion. another benefit of being a transcendent was being able to unleash the human body''s limits to the maximum! at this moment, shen hao did not stay here any longer. he had temporarily put aside clearing undead today because the mall had upgraded; he needed to go to many places to deliver those important technologies and goods to where they were needed. normally, he would have let others handle this task, but right now, many places needed shen hao''s encouragement. even if he just made a simple appearance! in such cases, this was more important than killing more undead. furthermore, it wasn''t just the underground city project that needed support; other projects needed it too, even if, in shen hao''s view, some had their merits. even if they were not the safest answer, they could still greatly buy time. for instance, the wind wall project, which might not withstand later stages, yet could still earn a significant amount of construction time for the underground city! in battling the trial, all possible methods must be used, all feasible tasks must be completed! furthermore, even the media was increasing their coverage. "president shen hao arrived at an yuan city at 11:20 today to visit the underground city project and left behind three white level 16 colossal shield tunneling machines!" "it is known that president shen hao gives significant attention to the underground city project." "president shen hao reached the super-scale heavy industry base in wanfu city at 13:24 today, handed over a batch of white level 16 production equipment along with advanced technology, and encouraged the workers; all workers were extremely excited." "breaking news, president shen hao inspected the west country immigrant new district at 14:47 today, cleared more than five thousand undead, inspired people to cherish this new home, and left behind a large-scale advanced production line." "..." that day, all the news was about shen hao; wherever he went, he brought great encouragement to the people there. he also left behind practical help. even though many people did not understand the specific significance of these goods, many experts provided explanations through the media. this represented a higher production efficiency! in such an environment of frenzied mass production, these technologies and equipment undoubtedly added more fuel to the flames of production, like throwing dry wood and oil onto a fire! the early appearance of the white level 16 mall indeed brought a huge surprise to the whole world. especially for those who truly grasped more information. the global united front''s analysis department discovered that every time they thought they had grasped shen hao''s limit, shen hao would tell them that his limits were far beyond that! however, at this moment, people needed this kind of power. especially for those who were at the forefront. when shen hao reached the wind wall project chaired by buschplin rollins, the sixty-year-old caucasian man immediately burst into tears from excitement. the pressure here was not small by any means. shen hao also left behind advanced goods, a type of high-strength and very light metal plates, which were exactly what they urgently needed. soon after, he hastily departed. because he had just received urgent news. there was a massive evacuation underway in japan, seemingly targeted by large swarms of undead! "the gathering of undead this time seems to be coming from all directions, and the numbers are increasing rapidly in a short span; even the mao country''s military has issued requests for help," dong gong said at this moment, "we suspect, it''s not just one ''ghost king'' involved, there might be cooperation, and the weather here is deteriorating rapidly, even if the battlefield hasn''t been directly breached, many are dying during the evacuation, and the situation is very severe." Chapter 132 Crazy Point Scoring, Dominating the Leaderboard! "hmm, i can arrive in ten minutes," shen hao said in a deep voice, "regarding this migration, without considering the fatalities caused by the undead, how many people do you estimate will die?""no fewer than 30 million people," dong gong provided a tremendous number, "many elderly have essentially been given up on; they will have a hard time surviving this massive migration." 30 million. that number was somewhat beyond shen hao''s expectations. moreover, he could be sure that a vast majority of them would be the elderly and children. so far, this trial had already seen nearly a million casualties, but this was just the beginning, including shen hao, many had predicted that the final number of victims would greatly exceed that of the last time. "i can''t do much about the casualties caused by natural disasters and the climate, but the undead will not spread," shen hao said solemnly, "next, i will take more time to stay there." "understood," dong gong responded. after the upgrade of the mall to white quality level 16, shen hao had acquired a new mode of transportation. a type of space fighter! yes, compared to the previous civilian space shuttle, this was a weapon-equipped space fighter, overall resembling a space shuttle. even though it was still just the most basic white quality, the level 16 status was significant. he would fly directly into outer space, accelerate to maximum speed, then re-enter the atmosphere. within fifteen minutes, he could reach any point on the planet! this undoubtedly saved shen hao considerable time in clearing the undead. so, one moment he was in the northern alliance, but he could already reach japan in ten minutes. at this very moment, the entire country of japan was already plunged into certain chaos. some were crying because they truly did not want to leave, some were shouting that they wanted to evacuate first, many were unwilling to abandon their elderly at home, and indeed, many did not heed the warnings and despairingly chose suicide. from a high vantage, countless people looked as if they were dumplings being dropped one by one, numbly queuing to jump from high buildings. kandai ino, who was in charge of this massive migration, had also fallen into unprecedented despair. he was the most powerful chosen one in the country. realizing that the disaster would engulf his entire nation, he had taken the initiative to stand up and oversee this great migration, hoping to use all his power to save his country. but within just one day, his initial confidence had turned to despair. there was too much despair! "lord kandai! a large number of undead have appeared again in the eastern district! the mao country army has decided to retreat." "retreat? there are three million people there!" kandai ino suddenly grabbed the subordinate who had come to report, shaking as he yelled, "are they insane? if we retreat now, tomorrow there will be three million more level 2 undead!" "but they''ve already sacrificed nearly ten thousand people, and as they fight, the number of undead only increases; they can''t hold on," the subordinate''s voice was tinged with tears, "we need more forces to protect the evacuation route; there are also increasing numbers of undead over there!" "damn it!" kandai ino showed fear as well, "then let our cultivators take over! who else can go to support?" "no one is left; undead are appearing everywhere, there''s completely no one left!" the subordinate collapsed entirely on the cold ground. within just half an hour, the number of deaths was unimaginably high. it seemed people were dying everywhere, everywhere there were undead! all the cultivators, even the young people capable of resistance had been conscripted into the forces, handed basic weapons and thrown into battle, but their fighting seemed only to yield more undead! at least over five million undead were invading, and some of them were of very high level! with the death of civilians and soldiers, the number of undead kept growing! even with the chosen one association urgently summoning a large number of powerful chosen ones one after another, it seemed utterly unable to stop the massive collapse brought by this despair and convergence of the undead! but the crisis, it seemed, was not just that. at that moment, something struck a nearby car. everyone instinctively looked over. then they saw that it was a chunk of ice the size of a fist. the next instant, a second piece struck a shop''s signboard, sparking up a flurry of sparks, then a third, a fourth... more and more chunks of ice densely bombarded down, people in the street who were queuing to evacuate ran around in terror, but many were still smashed to the ground, then crushed repeatedly by the falling ice! in just a moment, they were rendered unrecognizable, unable to even scream. kandai ino stared blankly at the sky, witnessing an unprecedented hail storm! he trembled, seemingly wanting to do something, to at least protect the people before his eyes, but soon realized he could do nothing. the so-called chosen one, in the face of such despair, had absolutely no power! no, there was one chosen one who was different! "how much longer until the president arrives?" kandai ino pressed hard on his communicator, shouting recklessly, "people are dying every moment, a lot of people! everyone is in despair! we need the president!" "keep calm!" dong gong''s voice came through the communicator, "you are the chief in charge, no matter how many people die, as long as there are still people alive, your mission is to lead the living to safety!" "..." kandai ino was rendered speechless; his entire throat choked up. he once thought he was a tough man, an incredibly strong person, but at this moment, he could feel his own weakness. however, the voice came through the communicator once more. "four more minutes, the president will arrive in four minutes. you can start announcing and begin the countdown." "!" kandai ino suddenly raised his head. "four minutes!" he even tore at his throat as he shouted, "four more minutes and president shen hao will be here. announce to all, let everyone hold on a little longer! don''t easily give up!" with a bang, the employees who had been limp on the ground scrambled to their feet, rolling and crawling. four minutes! they were not sure if shen hao''s arrival would immediately turn everything around. but at this moment, everyone in the entire country needed such confidence, a reason to keep going! and indeed, it was effective. all the televisions, all the broadcasts were shouting; some chosen ones even jumped onto high buildings, shouting at those who were prepared to end their own lives to escape this hell, and in many people''s numb gazes, it seemed new hope was emerging. however, it was at this time. undead appeared! sarch* the n?velfire(.)net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. more and more undead suddenly burst forth from various places, one ordinary person after another fell in the third round, as if all warmth was snatched away in an instant, their corpses stiff to the extreme! they were listening! kandai ino immediately realized that the kings among the undead, those intelligent "ghost kings" with self-awareness, were also listening! they were seizing the last opportunity, madly slaughtering! "counterattack, counterattack!" kandai ino roared, his body emanating a chilly power, he charged into the streets, furiously attacking all the emerging undead. one by one, armed individuals also kept firing continuously. but there were too many! simply too many! the yin energy had already spread in vast swathes; people could even see newly born undead directly converging onto fallen corpses, then struggling as they thrust toward the living! even as more and more cultivators and chosen ones emanated faint golden lightning, empowered by shen hao who was hastening their way, the numbers were simply overwhelming! the level of "divine descent" was set, and power had its limits. shen hao could not protect every person crying out to him. however at a certain moment, within the thick clouds in the sky, suddenly there was a rumble of thunder! faint golden lightning densely struck down in an instant, constantly appearing and moving throughout the city, swiftly and accurately eliminating one undead after another! at this moment, the city seemed to be submerged in a golden ocean! light was flashing everywhere! countless people engaged in battle, including ordinary people fleeing, all excitedly looked up at the sky. indeed, shen hao had arrived! "you continue to oversee the retreat, have all the chosen ones and cultivators above level 5 chant my name!" shen hao''s majestic voice appeared in kandai ino''s mind. "yes! yes!" in this moment, kandai ino even wanted to devote everything he had! those who have never experienced true despair will not understand the value of hope! at least at this moment when shen hao finally arrived, everyone had the courage to fight! and at this time in the sky above, there appeared two giant eyes composed of golden lightning, overlooking the entire city. at this moment, shen hao took a large amount of potions after a long absence! all equipment was used up, all abilities, all power, was wildly unleashed towards this city that once housed 14 million people! at this moment, for shen hao, any superfluous words or actions were meaningless. he had only one thing to do. score points! frantically score points! he would turn all the undead daring to appear before him into a force that saves civilization! this moment, not only this planet but people across nine planets, nine civilizations were able to clearly see, the already top-ranked shen hao''s performance points start to soar again! throughout the star system, there arose voices filled with astonishment and even a hint of somberness. continue your saga on empire "what a powerful chosen one!" "which planet is he from?" "is he deliberately creating undead?" "there is no hope of catching up now." "this chosen one will dominate the leaderboard!" "..." yes, under the triple points hack, the massive increase in points shen hao gained from scoring prolifically like this had already surpassed other chosen ones. those few chosen ones who were still struggling to catch up were now engulfed in a great sense of defeat. unable to catch up, completely unable to catch up! Chapter 133 Ten Thousand Soul Banner! in their own civilizations, they might be the most powerful beings!but just as some voices have said, the chosen one ranking has been dominated by shen hao! with the cheat of tripled points, along with such strength, it''s enough to erase any possibility of competition. at least at this moment, the name "shen hao" has been remembered by all the chosen ones from nine civilizations! however, the trial has just started its tenth day, and there are still twenty-three days left to obtain the ranking rewards. at this time, the ranking, apart from gaining some fame, doesn''t mean too much. besides, shen hao is not just aiming to seize the first place in the chosen one ranking. he equally wishes to obtain first place in the civilization ranking. this is the more challenging task. right now, their civilization''s ranking is only at third place. even though shen hao is making every effort to reduce the number of casualties, their current performance score is still gradually being caught up by the fourth place. after all, this situation of mass death simply due to relocation is indeed down to poor luck. if only the blizzard had appeared farther away from japan, or if this country didn''t have so many people, or if there were more means of evacuation, such a situation wouldn''t have occurred. "there''s not enough time. the development of civilization itself still has clear deficiencies," shen hao clearly recognized this point. industrialization is not yet comprehensive. even if all forces are concentrated, just satisfying the production needed for large-scale construction is already very difficult, not to mention the ships required for such a massive migration, which simply cannot be met in a short time. if everything depends on purchasing with points, it''s even further from enough. shen hao continued to sweep through the undead, while looking into the distance. hundreds of kilometers away, a large group of cultivators was using various methods to freeze the sea, then spreading sand grains, metal sheets, and the like to increase friction, attempting to build a floating bridge over the sea using this method. with the rapid drop in temperature at this moment, this method was indeed feasible. however, the wind brought by the air currents was increasing the difficulty of construction. no one could tell whether the environment would rapidly deteriorate, and this route could only be a fragile hope. "the undead are beginning to retreat, organize the migration quickly," shen hao''s voice once again appeared in kandai ino''s mind. he then entered the undead world directly and launched a pursuit. the number of undead in this batch had already surpassed ten million! and most of them were not of low level. these were newly emerged undead that had been scattered and grown, gathering in the areas shen hao had already cleared, and behind them, there were at least a few powerful "ghost kings." if he could completely conquer them, shen hao estimated that it would bring him at least over fifteen billion points! towards the five hundred billion points needed for level 17 mall, he would make a big leap forward! however, these undead fleeing in all directions, indeed brought shen hao certain troubles. he had to maintain the heavenly eye and even used "divine descent" to scatter his will in various places, to hunt them down single-handedly with all his might! and at this moment, as the number of undead within japan decreased, the massive migration was finally able to progress. an endless stream of ships was rushing in from all over the world. even aircraft carriers had put down all their fighter jets, emptied all their armories, and become the main force for transportation, with other warships doing the same. this unique scene was also captured by cameras and broadcast all over the world. weapons created for war in the past have now become the carriers of saving lives, symbolizing something extremely special for humanity. at least, at this moment, human civilization was indeed united like never before! and after shen hao took action, the efficiency of the great migration finally improved. in just one day, over ten million people were relocated from japan to mao country. the increasingly cold climate took away quite a few people on the way, but these undead did not bring further casualties. while shen hao pursued the batch of fleeing undead, he also occasionally returned to reduce the threat of the undead on this lifeline. however, on the twelfth day after the trial had started, shen hao was intently staring at an item in the mall. it was the latest item refreshed in the vip mall, a blue level 14 unlockable good. ten thousand soul banner! "good lord!" even shen hao couldn''t help but show a look of surprise at this time. in the ordinary mall, it wasn''t that there were no items related to undead or ghosts, but most were types used for suppression or extermination. even if there were types for controlling or sealing, they could not control on a large scale! but this one was obviously different! without looking at the introduction, just the name alone made it clear that this item could control undead en masse! "there''s finally a powerful restraining item!" shen hao didn''t hesitate and immediately bought one. he examined the item''s description closely. [name: ten thousand soul banner] [quality: blue] [level: 14] [an evil demon cultivator''s magic treasure, capable of controlling tens of thousands of souls, refining them into ghosts, with immense power, but at the cost of damaging the heavens and harmony.] [price: 3.4 million points (4 million points)] "a breach of heaven''s harmony? no, it''s clearly an act of immeasurable merit!" when shen hao took hold of the chilly ten thousand soul banner, he had already mastered its use. with a wave of his hand, in an instant, the dozen or more wraiths that were frantically fleeing ahead were directly imprisoned within it. he gained some points, but not as many as he would have by using the sovereign''s control. the reason was that this control wasn''t absolute. during the last blood demon war, he had already used blood demons to test various rules for earning points. stay tuned for updates on empire absolute control yielded the highest individual point values, in addition, varying degrees of control could also earn some points,, but they couldn''t stack up; instead, they were converted. if he eliminated these wraiths at this moment, he could still gain points, just that the value would be somewhat reduced, the degree of which was determined by the points gained during the prior control. but! there were loopholes in this! if one took control of the wraiths and then awaited their further growth before executing absolute control or killing them, one could obtain more points! however, this approach also carried great risks. in the case of non-absolute control, enhancing the strength of wraiths could potentially allow them to break free from control, posing a huge threat. this loophole was like fetching chestnuts from the fire. but would shen hao be afraid? of course not! he could simply rear them until the ten thousand soul banner could no longer suppress them, and then deal with them all at once, maximizing his point acquisition without increasing the death toll! "after a 15% discount, i still need 3.4 million points, which is indeed a bit pricey, but i can easily make back the cost!" shen hao silently calculated within his heart, "controlling the ten thousand soul banner requires at least a second stage cultivator, which i don''t have now, but divine descent can solve this problem!" shen hao''s divine descent involved more than just summoning thunder and lightning. his "emperor" profession allowed him to master all the extraordinary systems that the whole civilization possessed! and that naturally included cultivation. so, in reality, he was also a second stage cultivator! he just needed to distribute this power through divine descent, even if it was not a lot,, but holding the ten thousand soul banner, he would absolutely be the nemesis of the wraiths! shen hao could even bring some people into the undead world to help him hunt wraiths! "no wonder the wraiths are just auxiliary in trials, strong as they are, they can easily be restrained without too many deaths occurring." shen hao had already perceived the limitations of the wraiths. a mere calamity of wraiths merely required finding a way to counter them before their numbers spread out of control to stand a chance of resolving it. sar?h the n?vel(f)ire.et website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. but when paired with the eternal night ice river, even a powerful civilization could face the risk of extinction. for instance, this time, the storm''s tsunami would claim tens of millions of lives; if the ensuing wraith crisis wasn''t suppressed, human civilization might fall to the overwhelming numbers of wraiths before the true eternal night arrived! "dong gong." having left the undead world, shen hao immediately contacted dong gong, "i need a hundred powerful cultivators for a combat mission!" he spoke of the appearance of the ten thousand soul banner. dong gong, too, was overjoyed. "yes! i will gather them right away!" currently, the world''s truly elite cultivators had not yet been deployed into battle. because their talent, including their spirit, was too exceptional. they were among the very few humans standing at the absolute pinnacle of cultivation talent. they were potentially the most promising cultivators of this generation! unless a truly critical crisis arose, their task was to continuously strengthen themselves in pocket world blessed lands! and now, it was time to call them into action. the order quickly reached all the pocket world blessed lands, and without fully understanding the specifics of the mission, these people eagerly signed up. after all, having them focus on cultivation did not mean they were to be aloof; even within the blessed lands, they still stayed informed about the outside world''s changes, and their sense of mission was being cultivated without any shortcomings. moreover, regardless of a cultivator''s excellent potential, the true pinnacle of the extraordinary path still belonged to the chosen ones! the arrogant, the disobedient, and the cowardly had already been weeded out in the continuous selection process. without resources, even the greatest talent couldn''t keep up with the pace of the entire civilization''s progress! eventually, a hundred individuals were quickly selected. among them were old and young, males and females, all of which at this moment shared a new identity. specially appointed combat personnel of the chosen one association. "this is your identity card." the moment they left their respective pocket world blessed lands, there were staff members from the chosen one association to meet them and handed over a tech-filled identity card. they explained solemnly: "the special combat department of the chosen one association is a newly formed department by the association. all personnel are only accountable to one person! and that is the president of the association!" just this statement alone made these top cultivators, who had approached with a sense of trepidation, feel invigorated! Chapter 134 A New Source of Points now, in the eyes of ordinary people, shen hao may be seen as a god, a savior, hope, and the biggest trump card for human civilization against the civilization trial.but in the eyes of cultivators, besides all these, the name shen hao had another meaning. that is the direct controller of powerful resources! no one did not want to follow behind shen hao. those chosen ones had already proven the power of resources with their performances. it could be said that merely by being directly under shen hao''s jurisdiction, the status of the small identity cards they held in their hands had skyrocketed countless times! enough to make every cultivator in the world envious! "now, come up and receive your magic treasures." the receptionist brought out the ten thousand soul banners one after another. these individuals were all at least level 8 or higher, but even then, facing the eerie ten thousand soul banner, they could still feel a sense of danger. yet no one hesitated. even if the moment they grasped it, the chill air kept invading their bodies, no one let go. they all tried their utmost to suppress it! indeed, just by sight, one could tell that these magic treasures were specifically meant for combating the undead! however, with their strength, not to mention using them, even approaching could result in injury. this was definitely a treasure for the extraordinary second stage, and not of common quality! "now, call president shen hao''s name in your hearts," continued the receptionist. the event of divine descent was not widely publicized to avoid the entire world calling out at once and disturbing shen hao''s judgment. in this ability, calling out was also about hierarchy. although only those he paid attention to could be noticed by him immediately, the prayers and calls of the vast majority of humans could still be perceived as a cluttered and noisy sensation. it was only with the presence of the sovereign that one could control it perfectly. if it were someone else, they might struggle to adapt for a considerable time. and at this moment, these few people finally began their calling. the next moment, surging spiritual power welled up within their bodies. they could clearly feel their strength soaring, their perception becoming sharper, and even the ten thousand soul banners in their hands seemed to be easily controlled! "this is...the power of the president!" "how miraculous!" "such powerful spiritual power!" "is the president also related to a cultivator''s profession?" "..." all of them showed astonishment, but even more so excitement! with such power, plus the magic treasures in their hands, they would definitely become the nemesis of the undead! sarch* the novel?ire(.)ne*t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "you will be sent to the most dangerous battlefields. your mission is to capture the undead one by one into the ten thousand soul banner, and if necessary, even enter the undead world to fight. but pay attention to the sacred link between you and the president. if the power you use is not replenished, it means that the president and you are in different worlds. at such times, do not engage in prolonged battle..." the receptionist was listing all sorts of precautions. emphasising that each of them needed to listen carefully. even with the gift of shen hao''s power, after all, it was not their own power! their mission was likewise fraught with great danger. one should know that president shen hao had already discovered the presence of second stage undead in the japan incident! if there appeared one, then it would not be just one. however, these people were not too fearful. clearly, shen hao''s power had given them tremendous confidence. "like warriors of a god," someone even said so! but in fact, within the divine descent system, there wasn''t much of a problem saying this. even the emperor profession could also greatly enhance the use of this aspect. shen hao was prepared to make more attempts, even to develop such a group into representatives of his will and power! "begin!" following that command, one hundred cultivators directly rushed to the battlefields across the world. it must be said, with weapons of restraint, the combat against the undead indeed had an advantage, and merely on that very day, shen hao could feel the accelerated growth in points. he made use of divine descent, casting his gaze briefly. common ghost kings were no match for the ten thousand soul banner at all. although the points obtained at the moment were not much, when the level of these undead increased later, that would be a substantial amount of points! "one hundred is still too few; the more, the better!" shen hao did not neglect his own cultivation. as the level 16 resources were consumed continuously, the strength of human civilization was rising rapidly. the power fed back to shen hao through the emperor was also increasing, and the enhancement brought by the point mall was even greater than that from the profession mall. just after four days had passed, shen hao found that his level had unknowingly reached level 16! the number of special wartime members has increased to one hundred and fifty! this had also improved his efficiency in clearing out the undead. by the sixth day, after nurturing twelve million dead souls with the ten thousand soul banner, he was only twelve billion points away from level 17 in the point mall! "should i deal with some of the nurtured dead souls?" shen hao hesitated. the storm delay plan had been attempted in the past two days, with mini-suns exploding near the "heat black hole," which indeed had some effect. however, the heat generated by the nuclear weapons couldn''t be perfectly aligned with the absorption of the "heat black hole," so their effects couldn''t interfere with each other. moreover, once the use of nuclear weapons stopped, the storm would form with an even more ferocious attitude! at most, it could only delay for one or two more days before it had to be stopped. this project was essentially a failure. under these circumstances, the pressure on the underground city project was undoubtedly greater. shen hao was already aware of the actual progress. ni hong''s expectation of ten days was unlikely to be met, and the final outcome might be around twelve days. however, no one could blame them, as the power unleashed by the entire project during these few days had moved the whole world. in fact, within the global unified association, the number of supporters for the underground city project was growing, and public opinion worldwide was similarly positive. if there was a choice, everyone would want to enter the safer underground cities! if the level 17 mall was to open, it would undoubtedly give them even greater assistance! however, just as shen hao decided to use a part of the ten thousand soul banner ahead of time, he discovered his point total had suddenly surged by fifteen billion! "what''s happening?" shen hao furrowed his brows slightly. such an incident had occurred during these days, but the numbers weren''t significant. moreover, with the whole world fighting against the undead, chosen ones, cultivators, and even ordinary people, their used powers had some relation to him in one way or another. in this situation, it wasn''t easy to gauge the increase in points. shen hao wasn''t constantly monitoring the system either. but this time, a staggering fifteen billion points just appeared before him out of nowhere! this was no small sum! and it couldn''t possibly come from others killing the undead. it meant there was another source of points! shen hao felt a hint of joy in his heart and already had a rough guess. "dong gong," he contacted dong gong, "has a significant project been completed?" "yes," dong gong was a bit surprised that shen hao knew, but he quickly reported, "i was about to report, president, the city wind wall project on the northern alliance''s side has just been completed." so it was indeed! shen hao remembered what blood demon had said before, that their civilization trial was global warming, so naturally, points were not earned from killing enemies. but rather from all actions that could effectively counter the trial! whether it''s researching new technologies, producing new products, or completing some significant project. after all, not all trials are related to direct combat. this time, the "eternal night ice river" trial also had similar aspects. shen hao had guessed before that many of these points obtained were from measures against the cold climate, though since he had been killing the undead, these scattered sources of points were hard to identify. explore hidden tales at empire but now, this point was undoubtedly confirmed! one city wind wall actually earned fifteen billion points? this was no slower than killing the undead! even though shen hao knew that the city wind wall project almost had the full support of the northern alliance, utilizing new building materials, various devices, including the vast number of personnel involved, he was certain if it proved effective, there wouldn''t be just one! moreover, although he didn''t know the specific rules of calculation, shen hao could be sure that constructing underground cities should earn even more! he immediately conveyed this number to dong gong. "have the analysis department thoroughly analyze the pattern," he commanded, "later, compare it with the underground city project and see what the point acquisition is linked towhether it''s the scale of the project, the number of people involved, or something else." "yes!" dong gong was also exhilarated. the functionality of points was too significant, and ample points were the safeguard for saving the entire civilization! to say that points were the lifeline of civilization was no exaggeration. for example, right now, the level 17 mall had just opened. shen hao quickly glanced through and indeed noticed higher-grade products in the higher-level mall! "multifunctional robot production line!" he noticed this item immediately. its price was exorbitant, requiring a whole 130 million points! but it allowed for the customization of various robots. shen hao knew how scarce the current human resources were, that industrial construction and development required time, and with this, they could continuously produce various robots to significantly enhance productivity, speeding up industrial development and offering tremendous assistance. besides, other various equipment and technologies had also undergone significant upgrades. even the extraordinary path began to reveal some real branches. "talisman master?" "holy mage?" shen hao looked at the two branches extending from cultivation and magic, undoubtedly filled with even more anticipation. Chapter 135 The Fifth Golden Ability! So far, the two paths of cultivation and magic have seen their respective foundations deepen continuously.It is even more than just the basics now. Cultivation techniques have already seen the introduction of higher grades, such as the "Five Elements Skill" and the "Red Fire Skill", and the same is true for the meditation methods in the magic system, which can better match each cultivator''s constitution and talent. However, it still seems monotonous. Especially when compared to the diverse magic treasures and resources, it raises more expectations for the future of these two paths. After the undead appeared, some believed that Undead Mages or exorcists like the ghost-catching masters should also fall within these two paths. There have even been related projects. Allowing some cultivators to focus on learning and researching the transcendent technologies related to the undead. And now, the branches that have appeared in the Level 17 Mall undoubtedly confirm the previous speculations. Although only two have appeared so far, they also raise more expectations. Facing the inscrutable trials, one should gather many powerful means. Moreover Holy Mages, although they are not Undead Mages, should also have some restraining effects. Shen Hao bought them straightaway. While examining, he began to travel again. Every upgrade of the mall signifies a major purchase, and it also means comprehensive improvement across all domains and levels. The entire civilization needs to turn the goods in the mall into real strength in the shortest possible time. When he arrived at An Yuan City, Ni Hong, who had received the news early on, was personally waiting in the chilly wind. His eyes, which haven''t closed in seven or eight days and are sustained solely by Energy Potions, are bloodshot. "I didn''t complete the task..." "The task time has not yet run out," Shen Hao interrupted him, "You''ve done very well, everyone says you''ve accomplished a miracle, and the whole world is inspired because of you, that''s enough. Just do whatever you can, and leave the rest to me!" He had actually already roughly surveyed the situation here just now. It is indeed moving. Whether the planners, the commanders, or the frontline workers, everything is well-organized and extremely efficient, with everyone working fervently in the cold wind. In such an era, such scenes were almost impossible to occur already. There is an emotion, a consensus, something that tightly binds everyone together, that can create such miracles. Find more chapters on empire In Shen Hao''s view, this is the most precious thing in an era of the Civilization Trial. Moreover, this emotion and consensus are spreading continuously, changing everyone who is paying attention to this place. "We are fighting not just for civilization but for ourselves as well," Ni Hong clearly had a deeper sentiment as he said with a trembling voice, "Never before, like today, has the fate of the entire civilization and the fate of every individual been so closely tied together. People from all over the world, no matter who they were in the past, are now giving it their all for the same goal!" He feels like he might never forget these short eight days for the rest of his life. Everyone here feels the same! "I am planning to set up a robot production line right here," Shen Hao said, "The initial plan was for an Underground City large enough to accommodate a million residents, to build as many Underground Cities as possible to share the risks and reduce losses from sudden dangers. It''s a good idea, but some ''Super Cities'' are also necessary to take on key production tasks. This first Underground City deserves this treatment." In recent times, the Global United Front has been seriously perfecting the Underground City project. This includes choosing locations, perfecting blueprints, and coordinating with other projects. It includes this "Super City Project". An Yuan City indeed falls within this scope. After all, a Super City needs more time to complete construction, and An Yuan City, which started construction first, unquestionably has an advantage. Just as Shen Hao said, it deserves it. "Good! Good!" Ni Hong is so excited that he can hardly speak. He has presided over the construction of many cities in his life, but this city is undoubtedly his proudest masterpiece. Shen Hao does not delay any further and quickly begins making arrangements. This Underground City, as it currently appears, still seems quite rudimentary. The deep pits that were dug out before have become passageways connecting the Underground City with the outside, serving as both ventilation and entry for relocating personnel, sealed with thick new concrete, with hardly anyone visible on the surface. Yet once one enters, going down eight hundred meters below, the space suddenly opens up. The lights are bright, and a great number of people are continuously expanding the area. Even just the framework looks shockingly impressive. But what''s even more important is the temperature. The surface has already dropped to around minus twenty degrees Celsius, and while the blizzard has not arrived, the climate is already unsuitable for living. Yet, the temperature underground is maintained at around ten degrees, with nearly a kilometer of earth providing good resistance to the cold wave. Moreover, in such a sealed space, just one nuclear fusion reactor is enough to control the temperature of the entire area. Even cultivation wouldn''t be an issue. Shen Hao doesn''t stay for long as he has many more places to visit, but he also begins to look forward to the points increase that will come once the framework is fully constructed. In fact, even if it is not yet fully completed, this Underground City has already brought him quite a number of points. This was the result after further experimentation. As long as he used the items he brought out from the mall, any project conducive to combating the "Eternal Night Ice River" could bring points. Time pushed forward bit by bit. The blizzard, finally reached the point where it was almost impossible to suppress! The meteorological department of the Global United Front issued a warning to all people. Especially to the disaster-stricken areas. Even though most people had already evacuated, there were still a large number of people who had not managed to evacuate in time. And at this time, Shen Hao received the largest number of points from the Underground City project! Thirty-six billion! "There''s actually so much!" Even Shen Hao was somewhat astonished in his heart. You know, the city wind wall of the Northern Alliance could, in theory, shelter up to eight million people! And the current design of the Underground City project is only for one million residents, with a limit that would not exceed one million three hundred thousand. Yet the latter received points more than twice that of the former! Just this alone was enough to illustrate that the safety of the Underground City project indeed far exceeded that of the city wind wall. However, this was to be expected. More importantly, the completion of this project meant not only an increase in Shen Hao''s personal performance value but also a significant increase in the performance value of civilization. Before, there was a risk of being overtaken by the fourth place, but now we had firmly secured the third place. If it weren''t for bad luck, with Japan suffering heavy losses, we might have even had a chance at the second place. "However..." Shen Hao looked at the last two. Their performance value was too low, especially the last one. Although it was still unclear which civilization it was, it was evident that they had hardly been able to take any effective measures; they probably didn''t even have a clear understanding of the specifics of the Trial. Even with a high coefficient, weaker civilizations still faced a great disadvantage when dealing with a Trial. "President." Dong Gong''s communication suddenly came through, "We have observed the rapid formation of the blizzard. There are six places in total where the temperature in the central area has plummeted to minus one hundred and eighty degrees! The wind power has also soared to Level 12 and is still rapidly increasing." "I know." Shen Hao was right in front of an eye of the storm at this moment. The one not far from Japan. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The entire country of Japan had already been abandoned, and including various reasons for death, the number of evacuations had reached twenty million. But even so, there were still twenty-three million people on the island who had not been able to evacuate in time. The initial estimate of casualties was over thirty million, but in reality, it was closer to forty million. After all, the original estimate was the "minimum" casualty rate. And this result, undoubtedly, was like a heavy blow, striking the whole of human civilization. In the previous Trial, over two hundred million people perished globally, and this time, as of now, more than forty million have already died, and after today, the number of victims will soar once again! And what''s more tragic is that humans have begun to adapt and accept such outcomes. Even those who can only be abandoned have become numbly waiting for death. This is the era of the Civilization Trial. Surviving has become everyone''s greatest pursuit. The development of technology, even the path of transcendental cultivation, is not for enjoyment, or for power, but merely for survival! At this moment, the frenzy of the wind was visibly gathering and growing in front of him, the sky turned exceedingly gloomy, vast swathes of ice and snow rapidly condensed, then swirled and howled with the bitterly cold gales, and at the very center, large tracts of seawater were being drawn upwards, merging with the downward spiraling clouds, filling the entire field of vision, accompanied by constant, dense thunder. This sight was enough to leave everyone in the world speechless. This was a natural disaster! A great terror that humanity currently cannot face! Even though in the hearts of many, Shen Hao was as powerful as a god, compared to such a grand natural disaster, he seemed just as insignificant. However Shen Hao glanced at the natural disaster, then at his fifth empty ability bar. "It''s time to decide." He didn''t hesitate much and directly placed the fifth ability into the ability bar! [Elemental King] Previously, Shen Hao had left his fifth ability bar empty, intending to choose one that would be useful for this Trial. Wind, fire, thunder, water, earth... The basic elements that constitute the world, all under control! It was the perfect combination with [Sovereign] and telekinesis! And it matched with [Emperor] as well! At this moment, Shen Hao closed his eyes slightly, sensing the surge of new power that was rising at this moment. Chapter 136 The Power of a God! Shen Hao did hesitate for quite a while.At first, he wanted to choose an ability that would restrain the Undead, but Purple Cloud Divine Thunder already had this function, and moreover, combat-type abilities were not all that necessary for him. Then he thought about choosing abilities related to heat and light, but at his Second Stage Level, trying to fight natural disasters alone seemed meaningless, and if he was just protecting a few individuals, his current abilities were sufficient. Thus, he ultimately chose the Elemental King. "Let''s give it a try," Shen Hao opened his eyes. Find more chapters on empire With the enhancement of the Sovereign Talent, mastering this ability was no trouble at all. It must be said, there was a pleasant surprise. Because the power of the Sovereign could also enhance this ability! The Sovereign itself possessed the power to command all things, which could bring the control of the Elemental King to its zenith! "Gale Force Winds!" Shen Hao held up his Magic Wand, and in an instant, howling gales began to swirl around him, quickly expanding and spreading outwards, and the most central area was accelerated to the utmost under the power of the Sovereign! Even the meteorological bureau had taken notice. "The wind is picking up so fast!" "It''s already Level 12!" "And still rising!" "Incredible, it''s growing as quickly as a blizzard!" "..." All who were watching the numbers revealed expressions of surprise! They knew Shen Hao was strong and might become even stronger in the future, but no one thought he could now face such a level of natural disaster! But the force he unleashed at this moment truly felt like standing toe-to-toe against it! And it wasn''t just the wind! The sea''s waves were similarly stirred by Shen Hao, a succession of whirlwinds emerged one after another. He didn''t need to directly control such enormous power, just to initiate it, using the powerful force of the Sovereign within the Domain as a fulcrum, the Elemental King as a lever, and with some time to prepare, he could move disaster-level strength! This astounding scene was now being recorded by the distant monitoring stations amidst the howling winds. And through the operations of the publicity department, it spread rapidly! Once again, Shen Hao displayed a god-like power! However "Sixteen hours, that''s the limit," Shen Hao''s voice appeared on the Global Unified Association''s channel, "Speed up the evacuation, we might be able to move several million more people." "Understood!" Everyone responded in unison. Several million people might seem small compared to the tens of millions at risk, but for those who were saved, it was still a miracle! It was as if in the face of real despair, Shen Hao could always bring forth new hope! However, as time passed, the terrifying blizzards finally took full form in various places. The fierce cold hurricanes rapidly stripped away the warmth of everything they touched; the temperature of the ground plummeted, countless animals and plants were swept up, frozen stiff in mid-air, and then continued to batter everything even more ferociously! Undoubtedly, the most tense was the Northern Alliance''s Wind Barrier project. This project was originally meant to be an experimental ghost town, with only a few risking their lives to stay and collect data, yet, over a million people remained here. Some were elderly who couldn''t risk venturing out into the cold winds, and some were construction workers who chose to trust in the structure. Buschplin Rollins, as the project lead, also decided to stay. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The wind has reached Level 16! In some areas, the impact strength has reached 40 percent of the maximum theoretical resistance!" "There''s partial outer wall erosion in the East District!" "Cracks have been detected! Forty centimeters deep!" "The temperature of the outer wall has dropped to minus seventy-eight degrees Celsius! Indoor temperature is minus thirteen degrees!" "..." One piece of news after another kept coming, making Buschplin''s face turn pale. The data was worse than the worst-case scenario they had imagined! After all, Human Civilization had never truly experienced a blizzard of this magnitude, and all predictions were just thatpredictions! "How are the people in the city holding up?" Buschplin asked with a shaky voice. "The electrical system is at full capacity, but in some places, the indoor temperature has still fallen to minus ten degrees Celsius. We''re trying our best to prioritize the elderly and children, but as you know, if it keeps falling, some won''t be able to hold out, not to mention the damned Undead that wander in, attracted to the elderly!" His colleague''s face also showed helplessness. The few accomplished Cultivators inside the city were all on edge. In these conditions, dealing with the absence of Undead was already challenging. But once a large number of Undead appeared, the danger was just as great. "We must hold the line!" Buschplin clenched his teeth fiercely and said, "This city was planned for eight million inhabitants! If we can''t hold it with one million, this entire project will be a complete failure!" The project was his proposal after all. He desperately hoped it would succeed. But, just as many people had initially feared, this project was essentially praying that the severity of the trial would not surpass its limit of endurance. "I wonder how the Eastern Country''s project is doing..." someone muttered, looking towards the East. If they failed, then the Eastern Country''s Underground City project would be the only plan left. At this moment, Ni Hong and his team were also waiting for data results about eight hundred meters underground. However, they seemed relatively calm. "The temperature inside the city is stable at fifteen degrees, and the reactor output has reached five percent." "Not bad, a healthy ratio." "Cracks have appeared in passageway number thirty-two, there''s a risk of collapse." "If it collapses, seal off that passage." "Ventilation duct number twelve is damaged, and the equipment has malfunctioned." "Send someone to repair and replace it." "..." Although there were still some issues arising one after another, the cold wave had not successfully penetrated underground. Even now, they had moved various production lines and a large amount of building materials underground and were continuing construction, carrying out expansions! Right now, it''s only a framework. But even so, the workers were extremely excited, each one of them thrilled! According to the "Underground City Application Law," they and their families had priority residency rights! "When can we finally bring over our families?" "Little Liu is missing his wife, eh?" "Screw off, it''s my daughter I''m thinking of." "Everyone, good news, Chief Engineer Ni just ordered a collective extra meal for today! A serving of beef brisket for each person! Plus one Qi Refining Pill!" "My god, long live Chief Engineer Ni!" "..." Inside the Underground City now, there was nothing; hundreds of thousands of workers could only sleep in sleeping bags, and the only light came from dim lamps nearby, but happiness is all about contrasts. Imagine the temperature suddenly dropping to minus eighty degrees above ground, then look at this life shelter built through their united efforts, risking life and limb, everyone felt a tremendous sense of bliss! Once they brought over their families, they''d just need to be cautious of the Undead! They and their families would surely survive this trial! And at this moment, information from various disaster-stricken areas was continuously flowing into the Global Unified Association and eventually summarized and reported to Shen Hao. "From what we can see, the Wind Wall project should be able to hold against the blizzard, but it''s reaching its limits, and the subsequent trials are highly dangerous. The Underground City project is having no issues, very stable and safe. Among other projects, two smaller ones have encountered significant problems, potentially leading to hundreds of thousands of casualties. Moreover, the cold waves triggered by the blizzard will affect over two hundred million people, also expected to result in hundreds of thousands of casualties. Specialized combat personnel have been dispatched to key areas..." This report summed up that while there were no major problems, there were still quite a few minor ones. Even so, it provided relief to many people. To be honest, even with Shen Hao''s earlier warnings, the strength of the blizzard still exceeded many people''s expectations. They could hardly imagine what the casualty count would have been if Shen Hao had not received advanced intel and they had to face all this unprepared. Merely relying on their current technology and ability, they could not handle it without preparation. "What about the other planets?" Shen Hao suddenly asked. "Observations of the surfaces of planets within our range all show the formation of massive blizzards, but the numbers vary," Dong Gong quickly reviewed the related data, "However, this seems to relate to the size of the planets and doesn''t appear to have much to do with the strength of the civilizations." "The Eternal Night Ice River faces all civilizations," Shen Hao said, "It''s the Undead that differ in intensity." These were clearly stated in the data archives. Because the requirement to pass the trial was merely to survive in the Eternal Night Ice River and to retain the power to continue developing. Hence, without the presence of Undead, a civilization merely needs to build an Underground City to survive the trial. Of course, the population of the entire civilization would be drastically reduced to an extremely low level, and just barely surviving in this manner might not bode well for the next trial. And even so, some civilizations might not manage to survive. Shen Hao had asked this question because, at this moment, several civilizations in the ranking of civilizations had their performance values rapidly declining. Clearly, these civilizations had sustained not insignificant losses in this blizzard crisis. And the one that had been ranked second to last had its value plummet dramatically. They already had a low performance score, but now it had dropped to negative numbers in a very short span of time. Yes, negative. Shen Hao himself had only just discovered that there could be negative scores. Did this indicate that during the trial, not only had the civilization not shown its strength, but it had actually slid significantly backwards? At this moment, Dong Gong clearly noticed why Shen Hao was suddenly asking about this and spoke up, "Regarding the civilization whose performance value dropped to negative numbers, the Analysis Department actually has some speculations." Chapter 137 The Despair of the Weakest Civilization Although the main focus was still on the internal strife within the civilization trial, this did not mean that vigilance towards other civilizations had been relaxed.After all, they were competitors. Even without much hostility toward other civilizations, as two powerful contenders ranked first in both lists, they still needed to be cautious. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Currently, our most observed area is Planet No.3," Dong Gong continued to report. "The civilization on that planet had suffered heavy losses in the previous trial, and their technological strength is lacking. Even the strength of the extraordinary elements is only around Level 6 or Level 7. Moreover, we haven''t observed any effective prevention measures against the blizzard crisis. It''s as if they are completely unaware of it..." This planet was the one Ellie had mentioned, where they could wait for the trial to occur and, in their moment of despair, step in to conquer. Indeed, according to the ranking rules of the Civilization Trial, even weak civilizations had the potential to turn the tables. However, that possibility was ultimately even weaker. The weaker the civilization, the easier it was for them to be eradicated under the Civilization Trialthat was the norm. Given the current situation, the civilization on Planet No.3 was likely the weakest among those involved in this trial. Shen Hao had long dispatched several capable Chosen Ones on a commercial space shuttle purchased from the mall, to surveil the space above that planet. After all, it was one of the nearest planets to them. Traveling on the White Level 15 space shuttle at that time, it took only about half a month, and they had arrived two days ago to conduct more detailed observations. However, if it were a spacecraft from a currently White Level 17 mall, it would take only five days to arrive. The advancement in technology was most clearly visible in transportation. "Has any other civilization shown interest in them?" Shen Hao asked further. "So far, we have only detected observation activities, and no dispatch actions," Dong Gong said. "It might be due to the distance issue." Among the six observed civilizations, only the one with a Space City on Planet No.5 evidently possessed space travel capabilities, and it might not be able to commute quickly. Though their technological development appeared to significantly surpass Human Civilization, it may not be greater than Shen Hao''s store level. On this point, people still had confidence. As the strongest trump card of Human Civilization, Shen Hao definitely had a tremendous advantage in strength and the Point Mall! Actually, based on current observations, the technological level of the civilization on Planet No.5, a corresponding mall, should be between Level 10 and Level 13. Even if this meant they were capable of producing white, blue, or even gold quality technologies within this range, when compared to the technology inside the White Level 17 mall, there was still a significant gap. Besides the distance issue, even if they were interested in this civilization, which was evidently going to be eliminated first, they might not make it in time. "If that''s the case, keep observing, but let them know." Shen Hao said. "Understood," Dong Gong immediately grasped his meaning. Actually, many people were eager to try. Conquering other civilizations during the trial could undoubtedly bring significant benefits. Faced with the threat of the Civilization Trial, no one would call for peace at such a time, especially not for such weak civilizations, as this would actually be a form of salvation. Shen Hao refocused his attention on the trials occurring within the civilization. And at that moment. Planet No.3 was plunged into an unprecedented despair! They were a species that called themselves Siti. Clearly a carbon-based life form, similar in appearance to humans, slightly shorter on average but with facial features more akin to feline creatures, large eyes, ears located on the forehead, hidden by dense and curly hair, and a more flexible and powerful waist. Not only capable of upright walking but also able to run on all fours at greater speeds, they even had a nimble long tail. Before being selected for the Civilization Trial, their civilization was at a crucial stage of transformation. A powerful empire had pioneered the industrial revolution, becoming immensely strong over a century, and had launched attacks on neighboring countries, sweeping through all resistance, aiming to unify the entire civilization. But just when it was halfway through, the Civilization Trial occurred. It was a kind of bug they had never seen before. Read latest chapters on empire Not large, merely the size of a palm, and incapable of flying, but they reproduced very quickly, incredibly quickly! They quickly multiplied, starting from the fields, devouring everything in sight, then began to gnaw on the grass and trees, and even dared to attack living beings when gathered in large numbers! Even the strongest warriors could be eaten down to their bones in a short time! War broke out! Even the empire, which was invincible and swept through its internal wars, also suffered heavy losses. At one point, they even had to resort to using nuclear weapon technology and production equipment purchased from the Civilization Mall, massively deploying these dangerous weapons. Although this suppressed the development of these bugs, buying precious time, it also brought tremendous destruction to their entire civilization! Finally, with a deadly, spreading biological virus, they managed to eradicate the bugs. By then, the population of the entire civilization had plummeted from its initial two billion to just eight hundred million! The vast majority died of famine. This was a purgatory never before experienced in the entire history of civilization. But it was only a short time after they had recuperated, so short that even the first batch of crops had not been harvested, when the second Civilization Trial abruptly began. At this moment. Within the splendid imperial palace, the emperor, who should have been in the prime of his life, looked incredibly aged. Outside the window howled the cold wind, and hundreds of furnaces emitting astonishing heat barely maintained the temperature inside the hall. "This storm came too suddenly," an old man prostrating at the foot of the stairs said with immense sorrow, "It is a natural disaster that will certainly destroy all life, even surpassing the ''Kechong''. Thirty-two cities in the southwest, twenty-eight cities in the southeast, forty-four cities in the north... Your Majesty, over two hundred million people have been mercilessly swallowed up, your subjects are continuously dying of hunger and cold, the Empire is finished! The Siti Civilization is also finished!" The emperor named Larry, looking at his minister, despite being wrapped in a thick quilt, despite being a Chosen One, still couldn''t control the trembling of his body. He couldn''t even bear to count how many people were left! Even sitting there, watching the howling cold wind outside, he seemed to see the despair, the wailing of countless people. "Cough, cough, cough." Larry started to cough violently. "Father." His daughter, Karla, quickly pressed on his back, but those eyes, once hailed as the brightest jewels of the Empire, now shed large tears. Her father was the greatest emperor the Empire had seen in hundreds of years, once ambitious, wanting to rule the entire world, achieving feats no emperor had ever accomplished. It seemed as if no enemy could make him back down, could make him afraid. But now, having truly ruled the entire world, he was so frail. He was scared, even desperate! "Commander-in-chief Al," Karla turned to look at a warrior standing in the forefront clad in armor, "You are the most powerful warrior of the Empire, also our most powerful Chosen One, isn''t there anything in the Point Mall that could resist this horrible disaster?" The warrior named Al remained silent for a moment. He opened his Point Mall that he had accessed countless times. But it was no use. A mere Level 9 store, it had nothing to resist such a natural disaster, and during this second trial, he hadn''t managed to earn many points. When the temperature began to drop previously, he had bought many goods and technologies to resist the cold, earning quite a few points. He had thought this trial would just be about resisting the constantly falling cold wave. Though equally difficult, there was at least a visible path to conquering the trial. But he hadn''t expected such a fierce, such a terrifying natural disaster to strike so suddenly, so quickly that no one could have predicted it. The already dwindling population was once again dealt an unprecedented blow! Two hundred million people! Considering those who died of hunger and cold during the cold wave, the surviving population was even less than five hundred million! The Siti Civilization that had lasted thousands of years was truly on the brink of extinction! Al''s silence undoubtedly made the atmosphere at the scene even heavier. He was the strongest Chosen One in the whole world, but in the face of such a disaster, he was no different from ordinary people. "Then let it be known, tell all those who are still alive!" Karla looked at the scene, suddenly speaking resolutely, "If someone can come up with a solution, even if there''s just a slim chance to save our nation, our civilization, then, no matter who it is, whatever the age, whatever the status, I, Karla, am willing to become his slave, to serve him for my entire life!" "Princess Karla!" Al''s face changed drastically, and he suddenly knelt heavily on the ground. The rest still standing did the same. Each wore an expression filled with endless sorrow. Karla was no ordinary princess, not only did she possess a countenance that many admired, but she also possessed world-class artistic talent, and as a noble Chosen One, she had even inspired countless warriors and motivated countless people with her singing in the previous trial! Many firmly believed that the Empire would welcome its first queen in history! Such a princess, to speak of becoming a slave! To her subjects, this was undoubtedly the greatest failure! Yet, such a scene made Karla''s face even paler. She was willing to give up everything, even if it could only bring a negligible hope, but even so, in the face of such despair, all she offered seemed just as negligible. Chapter 138 A Highly Efficient World For civilizations undergoing the Civilization Trial, the greatest despair lies not in the absence of even a glimmer of hope, but in not knowing how to struggle at all.In the end, they can only wait for their demise amid pain and cries, until they become numb to it all. Yes, there might indeed be a possibility for them to pass the Trial, but such a possibility is incredibly slim, probably lost before they themselves were even aware of it. Despair spread continuously within the silent hall. Emperors are so helpless in such situations. Until a scholar responsible for astronomical observation shakily raised his hand. "Your Majesty, those stars in the sky, those civilizations, is there any chance they could save us?" With just that one sentence, suddenly, everyone''s gaze turned to this man. Larry''s previously lifeless eyes finally began to flicker. "Have you discovered something?" he asked hoarsely. Seeking help from other civilizations had already been proposed by some. But those stars hung high in the sky, utterly unreachable, and Al''s system mall had no power to travel the vastness of space. Even just to send a message, just to cry for help, seemed like an unrealistic wish under such a vast distance. "I, I''m not sure," said the astronomer, the pinnacle of his field in the entire civilization, his voice trembling, "Yesterday, Observation No.3 in the north of the Imperial City spotted an unidentified flying object below the night sky, above the clouds. It definitely isn''t technology we possess; it''s very possible they have already arrived, at least one of the civilizations up there has come!" If this message had appeared before the blizzard, it would have sparked fear and vigilance in everyone. An empire with an imperialistic agenda never regards its "neighbors" with kindness. That was the reason the astronomer didn''t dare to report it immediately. But now, this message caused every heart to tremble. A civilization able to cross the vast distances from the stars above to their world must be stronger than them. In face of such power, their despair might not amount to anything! Even if it meant paying a price, even sacrificing everything, it could be the last hope for the whole civilization, including everyone here! "Contact them! Contact them!" Larry''s voice trembled at first, but by the second shout, it had risen again, "Use radio or whatever useful thing in the mall to send a distress signal!" He wasn''t sure of the newcomers'' intentions; it could be another crisis, another disaster. But for a civilization already on the path to extinction, nothing could be worse than the current situation. Any change, especially a massive one, would be the only path left to take! So, a few hours later, Shen Hao also received the news. "Asking for help?" Shen Hao wasn''t surprised by this outcome, "It seems the conclusion is correct, they really can''t hold on, even if the blizzard has just begun, it''s enough to drive them to despair." For a civilization, it is essential to see the nature of competition among multiple civilizations in this Trial clearly. Seeking help from unknown competitors can only be because they have reached a desperate point. Even if the others refuse, or if they''re indeed more vicious, more brutal demons, there''s still a sliver of hope, better than immediate extinction. "According to our current observations, their biggest problem isn''t the cold, but food," Dong Gong said, "There are large areas of freshly-planted food that have been destroyed by the cold wave. Some cities report a large number of individuals dying from starvation, even more than those dying from the cold. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, social order has collapsed, industry has halted, and many people die in the struggle for food... Our sent observers have actually been quite shocked." Shen Hao could picture that scene. The end of a civilization is like all the hells of the world appearing together. Not just externally, but internally as well. However "Think about the people who have died in our civilization," Shen Hao said without any falter in his voice, "In just a few months, the death toll in our civilization has approached three hundred million. There is no mercy in the face of the Civilization Trial. The only reason for us to help them is if we can secure greater benefits for ourselves." "Yes," Dong Gong agreed, clearly very aware of this. "What''s our food situation?" Shen Hao asked further. "Not bad," Dong Gong said, "The cold wave and blizzard have caused significant damage to food production, but the Civilization Trial began in winter anyway, and the last Blood Demon War didn''t cause much harm to our food. The reserve food we currently have is enough to last the whole world for more than two yearsenough time for the food industry in the Underground City to recover." Shen Hao had brought out many civilian-related technologies from the Level 17 Mall. Among them, quite a few were related to food production. Intensive hydroponics, synthetic meat, starch production technologies, even edible cell culture... Food wasn''t an issue to worry about in this Trial. "Then we can proceed with the trade in an appropriate manner," Shen Hao nodded. "Have someone make a detailed assessment to see what can be done without impacting our own situation." "Yes," Dong Gong responded. The blizzard continued, but they had found their path. That was the Underground City project! Three days later, the scale of the blizzard finally began to wane. Outside of the core areas, the surface temperature covered by the snowstorm ranged from minus ninety to minus one hundred thirty degrees Celsius. This temperature had surpassed the average daily temperature in Antarctica and was unsuitable for most people to survive. As expected, most areas of Japan, the most severly affected country, had been frozen over by the sea. The death toll primarily came from those in Japan who hadn''t been evacuated in time. In addition, the city wind wall project had been proven to provide only marginal protection. Although the massive wind wall had blocked the direct assault of the blizzard, the cold wave had still penetrated into the cities. The average temperature inside had dropped to around minus sixty to seventy degrees Celsius, and survival was only possible with ample electricity and advanced cold-proof technology. After thorough comparison, the Global United Front in a public meeting, officially announced the disaster resistance plan! It was primarily the Underground City project, supplemented by the wind wall project. The Great National Construction had officially begun! Following the preparations made earlier, the whole world started to function rapidly and efficiently. ... Li Tao was an ordinary man in his thirties from the Eastern Country, with a wife and two children, not yet in their teens. After the Global United Front announced the start of the grand construction campaign on TV, he nervously refreshed his cell phone. "It''s here, it''s here, we got it!" exclaimed his wife suddenly. "Where?" Li Tao quickly looked over. "Three options: kindergarten school, protective suit factory, food processing plant." "Choose the kindergarten," Li Tao said without hesitation. "You were a teacher before, and besides, being with the children will definitely be safer." "But the kids are in elementary school." Li Tao''s wife looked worriedly at their two children. "We have no choice. The spokesperson said it, we need to minimize transport as much as possible, so centralized management is the only way. The family will definitely be separated, but isn''t the internet still working? We can video call the kids after work every day." Li Tao, seeing his wife''s teary eyes, hugged her sympathetically. He, too, didn''t want to separate from his family. But the spokesperson had made it very clear, all workplaces had to be centrally managed to maximize production efficiency. What''s more, outside temperatures had already dropped to minus twenty degrees Celsius. It was impossible to return home every day as before. At that moment, Li Tao''s cell phone also displayed a notification. Again, there were three choices. "Underground City construction worker, transport vehicle factory, building materials factory." Li Tao made his choice almost the instant the first option appeared! "You got assigned to be an Underground City construction worker?" Li Tao''s wife saw the content on the phone, her expression instantly complex with excitement, worry, and even fear. A mixture of emotions overwhelmed her, and she just held Li Tao tightly. Construction work was the most dangerous, but it also awarded the most contribution points! Contribution points could be used to exchange for the first residential spots in the Underground City! The publicly available information from the Global United Front was very clear: the Underground City project was the safest, and through the live broadcasts on the internet, they had seen the conditions inside the An Yuan Underground City clearly! Outside, the blizzard raged, and temperatures had plummeted to minus one hundred degrees Celsius, yet the average temperature inside the An Yuan Underground City still managed to remain above ten degrees! Everyone believed that entering the Underground City meant safety! "Good thing I still have some strength in me," Li Tao said, only feeling excitement. "I felt I could be selected the moment they asked for a photo! I have reached the Second Level in cultivation!" Underground City construction work was a crucial job of intense physical labor. Physical fitness had to meet the standard. Taking a photo with a cellphone was the most basic and simplest form of screening. Unless further examination revealed any major illness, or if one''s Cultivation Level was falsely reported, one was essentially guaranteed selection. Of course, some found this relatively dangerous and wanted to choose other jobs. Nowadays, everyone had three job assignments to choose from, which were determined based on one''s conditions, past work experience, personal applications, and were processed by the intelligent AI. It goes without saying, technological advancements could greatly increase the efficiency of a civilization''s operations. If it were the Siti Civilization, they could not achieve such a rapid and precise mobilization of the majority of people in a short period! Chapter 139 The Use of Emperor Profession Actually, this kind of unified work redistribution isn''t something that started just now.It had already begun during the three months of rest prior. The short-term intensive technological upgrades and industrial transformation led to a large number of unemployed people, and social wealth was also being steadily distributed through the contribution point system. However, before the crisis truly emerged, most people were still considering their own interests and desires. The pressure was not great. This naturally slowed down the efficiency of societal operation and development. But now, under the threat of the Civilization Trial, most people felt a tremendous pressure to survive. Not to mention, the contribution points previously were for cultivation, for status, but now, they were a guarantee for survival! The tragedy that occurred in Japan and the terror of the blizzards had already spread around the world in no time. Everyone knew that the shadow of death brought about by the Civilization Trial was constantly looming over everyone''s heads. All sorts of news and voices were constantly calling for unity and effort. The construction process and current success and safety of An Yuan Underground City are the greatest proofs of this! In front of the Civilization Trial, only when the entire civilization, the entire society unites, can more people be saved. Situations like that of Li Tao''s family were occurring all over the world. After a final confirmation, it took only two hours for specially designed transport vehicles to arrive at the designated locations; people hardly had time to say goodbye to their families, as they hurried off with their limited-weight life necessities to their respective workplaces. The entire process was monitored by patrol officers responsible for maintaining order. On one hand, although the Undead were largely suppressed, scattered Undead still posed a constant threat to people, requiring these cultivators of no low level, armed with specialized weapons, to handle them. On the other hand, such a vast and rapid societal operation, although it generally maintained order, a civilization always had some who would resist order for various reasons or seek personal gain from the opportunity, also requiring the intervention of the patrolling officers. The laws under the Civilization Trial were just as strict; order was the guarantee of efficiency and must be protected at all costs! Shen Hao no longer dashed around dealing with the Undead, but returned to his Mage Tower, using the connection of the "Emperor" profession to silently experience the changes that societal transformations brought him. "The growth rate of the Emperor''s power depends on the power of civilization, but civilization is complex and power is variable, yet the judgment of it follows my will?" Shen Hao murmured quietly. He now truly had more insight. For instance, overly stringent order could actually be detrimental, but he believed that for today''s civilization, this kind of order was necessary. Under this will, the order of civilization directly related to the positive feedback he received from civilization. This meant that the Emperor''s influence on the development of civilization and whether it was on the right path were actually guided by subjective will. It would not directly provide Shen Hao with an answer. Perhaps the entire civilization seemed to be evolving according to Shen Hao''s will and his strength was increasing, but in reality, it might be on the wrong path, and then abruptly collapse at some point. This meant that although Shen Hao was the Emperor, he must still prioritize the development of civilization to increase his own understanding. To ensure civilization was on the right path. However, Shen Hao had always been cautious about this, never arbitrarily interfering with the progression of civilization despite his power, his authority, and his influence; he left most decisions to others, and he only oversaw, controlled, monitored, and guidedwhich was the true essence of being the Emperor. Moreover, as his connection with civilization deepened, so seemed the potential for his enhancements to civilization. Shen Hao slightly closed his eyes and began to listen to the "static noise" calling him. Some people mentioned him unintentionally, some in their daily chants, and others prayed and pleaded in the cold wind... Numerous and endless; with his current ability, even if he focused entirely, he could not attend to each person. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, he could perform a selection, especially according to the Extraordinary Level. In such cases, if "Divine Descent" was employed together with the capabilities of the "Emperor" profession... The next moment, some construction workers hurriedly building the Underground City suddenly discovered, after chanting the name of President Shen Hao, that they seemed to have mastered some unique power. They instinctively looked at the soil in front of them, which had been frozen and hardened, and with the support of this newfound power, it became much softer, allowing them to break through it more easily! Others responsible for transporting and storing fresh water discovered they had gained the power to purify and cleanse water! Some maintaining heaters found themselves more heat resistant and could even manipulate flames! What was this? The news quickly reached the Global United Front, and nearly without need for discussion or analysis, the report quickly made its way to Shen Hao. "President, it''s estimated that around four to five hundred thousand people around the world have acquired new abilities. Are these your powers?" Dong Gong asked, though he was already certain in his heart. But more than that, he was astonished. Four to five hundred thousand people! The previous Divine Descent, although seemingly more powerful, involved at most tens of thousands of people. Compared to the current numbers and influence, there was simply no comparison! "Consider it an experiment with professional abilities," Shen Hao admitted directly, "There''s no need for excessive publicity. In fact, those I''ve chosen are individuals whose cultivation levels were already not low. With the abilities and power I''ve bestowed upon them, they can play a greater role. And for the entire civilization, this is more effective than me running around everywhere..." Yes, more effective indeed! This time, what Shen Hao bestowed was primarily abilities. And these were semi-permanent abilities! Unless he actively withdrew them, these individuals would continue to possess these abilities, and Shen Hao did not have to make much of an effort. Of course, what he had provided now was not just abilities but also power, which could enhance the efficiency of these people in production and construction. This did involve some sacrifice. If Shen Hao had to confront a large number of enemies now or if he had to combat natural disasters, he would have to take the power back. But as Shen Hao had said, with the spread of the Undead suppressed, distributing his power was not only supported by the "Emperor" profession, but it was also far more efficient than digging underground cities himself! "This sounds like the ''Divine Arts'' described in Western fantasy fiction!" Dong Gong gave a good analogy. At this moment, when fantasy had become reality, these elites also had some understanding of it. "Indeed similar, but there''s no need to advertise it that way," said Shen Hao, "I don''t wish to be a god high above. My fate is bound together with that of humanity." "Yes." Dong Gong now understood Shen Hao''s stance. However, he also knew that even without the formal title, in the hearts of many, there was no difference. Not only among the general populace, but even many in the Global Unified Association viewed Shen Hao as becoming increasingly godlike. Yet, under the enormous threat of the Civilization Trial, such a "god" might be something countless civilizations could only envy. Now, having received a response, Dong Gong relayed it to the front lines where people were acquiring power; they all knew the source of this power. Even without wide-scale publicity, more and more people were beginning to silently utter Shen Hao''s name. Although not everyone could receive these abilities, as Shen Hao''s strength continuously increased, there were always outstanding individuals with enough Talent who received powers bestowed by Shen Hao, playing crucial roles on the front lines. In construction, heating, combating the Undead, and even in production... This group of Cultivators had surpassed ordinary Cultivators, positioned somewhere between normal Cultivators and the Chosen Ones. After all, the biggest difference on the Extraordinary Path between Chosen Ones and ordinary Cultivators is their various abilities and Talents. "The Elemental King was indeed the right choice," Shen Hao sensed the feedback from the civilization''s growth and was quite satisfied. The other abilities did not have the wide-ranging utility characteristic of the Elemental King. However, just when the entire civilization was carrying out large-scale production and construction efficiently, bad news also arrived. "A new Heat Black Hole has appeared?" Shen Hao''s heart sank upon hearing this news, "How many?" "We''ve discovered ten, four more than the first round," Dong Gong''s tone was somewhat gravitas, "This is accelerating the cooling process!" In fact, if it were just the Sun gradually extinguishing and no longer transmitting light and heat, the surface temperature would not decrease so rapidly within just three months. The atmosphere and environment of the planet also have some self-regulating capabilities. But with the addition of Heat Black Holes and the blizzards they induce, the cooling process was undoubtedly accelerated significantly. "We need to speed up the process." Shen Hao inquired further, "The project has now officially begun, so isn''t there an assessment of the project progress yet?" "Only rough estimates," Dong Gong said, his tone deepening, "Based on the current pace, building underground cities that can accommodate seven and a half billion people will take at least a year and a half!" Yes, a year and a half. That was the current efficiency, and it was already an incredibly astonishing timeline! This would have been a miracle unthinkable in the past! Don''t think that the construction of An Yuan City seemed to have been completed within just eleven days. First of all, it was only a framework that could accommodate a million people; secondly, the input costs were also substantial, with a continuous flow of construction equipment and building materials... The actual participants behind this reached tens of millions of people! And now, on a global scale, three hundred underground cities were being built simultaneously! Chapter 140 Large Immigrant Spaceship Work had started simultaneously on three hundred locations; this was already the limit that the current production capacity could sustain!Perhaps the next batch could double, and the batch after that could double again, but it still required time. Howeverthis was under the premise that no more points were being gained, and the Point Mall was not being upgraded. Therefore, the project could still move forward, and the council members of the Global United Front had not truly despaired. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yet, the pressure continued to come relentlessly. Shen Hao then looked at his current points. The Level 18 Mall required a whopping one hundred billion points! And with the project confirmed and the simultaneous start of the three hundred Underground City projects, he was gaining a significant amount of points every day. About thirty billion a day. And judging from the previous situation, once these three hundred Underground Cities were completely constructed, this would gain him at least one trillion points in one breath! This was enough to upgrade the Mall to Level 20! Shen Hao believed that no civilization could easily achieve such a rate of advancement. After all, he had activated a thrice multiplier hack. Moreover, all the technology and all the advanced equipment of the entire civilization now originated from him. The construction of Underground Cities, the points gained from resisting the cities, all would be fed back to him. The final decision of the Global United Front to choose the Underground City plan likely stemmed from thisthey hadn''t made a direct comparison to know that Shen Hao''s speed of gaining points was abnormal, yet they understood that the upgrade speed of Shen Hao''s Store Level always exceeded their expectations. "I currently have seventy-three billion points, and the Level 18 Mall needs one hundred billion points," Shen Hao pondered, "If I wait normally, seven to eight days should be enough, but I won''t wait!" He quickly made a decision. "I''ll use the reserve in the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, and quickly ascend to the Level 18 Mall first," Shen Hao said to Dong Gong. The next moment, he was already in the Undead World. The Undead World had replicated most of the real world''s buildings on a one-to-one basis, but it didn''t replicate places like the Pocket World Blessed Land, naturally, without any Mage Towers either. Yet even so, Shen Hao still placed the large amount of Ten Thousand Soul Banners he currently stored at the location of the Chosen One Association headquarters in the Undead World. The count had reached over one thousand eight hundred! That is, a total of well over eighteen million Dead Souls! This was the current reserve. Although he spread out these Ten Thousand Soul Banners as much as possible, their mere appearance still allowed one to feel a storming yin energy gathering together, even forming substantial black mists, releasing astonishing coldness. Even a Second Stage Transcendent could not endure here for too long. Shen Hao briefly checked, under this dense yin energy, the earliest batch of collected Dead Souls had almost leaped to Level 7, or even, Level 8. The Ten Thousand Soul Banners were all enduring extremely high pressures. So, although this method could gain more points, it''s not something that an ordinary civilization could achieve. The slightest misstep could result in a bomb large enough to instantly explode an entire civilization! Only Shen Hao had the ability and confidence to suppress it! "President!" At this moment, a few Chosen Ones who were in charge of guarding here also noticed Shen Hao. They all stood up. Each one of them was pulsing with pale gold Thunder, the power Shen Hao had bestowed upon them, and each one was a Second Stage, already transformed Chosen One, here to supervise during emergencies. In the past two or three months, Shen Hao had not only cultivated Song Cheng and a few others. In fact, by now, the number of transformed Chosen Ones in the entire Human Civilization was about forty or fifty. Each one''s cultivation cost millions of points to train. For a few like Song Cheng, who had golden abilities and Purple Epic professions, training one required hundreds of millions. Under less advantageous circumstances than Shen Hao''s hack, Golden Ability Balls wouldn''t be so easy to obtain. At this moment, Shen Hao nodded slightly at these few. With a raise of his hand, a Ten Thousand Soul Banner appeared in his hand, and with a flick, tens of thousands of powerful Dead Souls howled out, each emanating a terrifying aura, mingling together, and even sufficient to influence celestial phenomena, much like facing a towering purgatory. Even these power-endowed Chosen Ones showed hints of changing expressions. But the next moment, the Dominator pressure spread out. Dead Souls, all howling and rolling in agony, became compliant in mere moments, yet clearly in extreme pain, many disintegrating amidst shrieks of agony. Shen Hao remained expressionless. It wasn''t that the Dominator pressure was ineffective or that it couldn''t control these Dead Souls; it was simply because the Dominator pressure couldn''t make other beings achieve what they originally couldn''t do. These undead were born due to the power of the Undead World. This power clearly isn''t related to correctly aligned Ghost Cultivators and, from their birth, they were controlled by a desire to kill. Their hatred for living beings stems from an uncontrollable instinct, and even those Ghost Kings who developed their own consciousness, despite their souls originating from humans, are merely puppets in the Civilization Trial. The Civilization Trial fundamentally eradicates any potential for communication and coexistence through this method. In such a situation, a conflict emerged between Shen Hao''s control and the essential nature of his power, leading self-destruction to be the only outcome. However, Shen Hao didn''t expect to be able to control these undead for fighting or labor; he only wanted to earn points. And the result was quite a surprise. Seventh and eighth-level undead, individually, earned about thirty times more than a Level 1 undead! Even after accounting for the earlier control issues, this still yielded about eighty percent! Six hundred times thirty, times the tripling effect of the hack, then multiplied by eighty percent, resulted in a staggering number. Forty-three thousand! On average, each undead provided forty-three thousand points! In fact, these ten thousand undead provided a total of 450 million points! The various items they dropped were mostly Blue Ability Balls or seventh and eighth-level equipment. Just from the earnings perspective, it indeed turned out to be a huge profit, especially with the influence of the points hack. "Over eighteen hundred rods, all cultivated to their limits, together they now total eight hundred billion," Shen Hao calculated and was somewhat astonished. Initially, some were worried that the requirements of the Point Mall would become too inflated, but now it seemed, with the constant increase in strength levels and the intensification of the Trial, the quantity of points available for collection also ballooned accordingly. However, this actually made sense. If points were seen as a currency that could be used across civilized worlds of various levels and the goods within these civilizations were compared according to a certain standard, then a massive gap naturally exists between weak primitive civilizations and powerful interstellar ones. This isn''t actually inflation but rather the illusion of a swift leap in civilization levels in a short period. Regardless, the points hack was still playing a crucial role! "Upgrading to a Level 18 Mall requires thirty rods," Shen Hao said, lifting his hand and claiming over thirty of the earliest placed Ten Thousand Soul Banners, the gesture remaining the same. Some weren''t cultivated to their limits yet, but there wasn''t time to care too much about this as it was better to advance the Store Level as quickly as possible. With a total of one hundred billion points, the Level 18 Mall was officially upgraded! "You guys continue to defend this place, and be careful," Shen Hao once again bolstered the forces of the Chosen Ones responsible for defending the area, then returned to the Main World. He carefully examined the various products within the Level 18 Mall. Starting from Level 10, the technology within the mall had already begun to tentatively venture into space, stepping into the universe. By Level 15, even civilian personal space shuttles were capable of long-distance voyages within the Solar System. By Level 18, various technologies had indeed reached the interstellar level, even though the products provided were only of the most basic White Quality, but the impact was still tremendous. The various goods for construction and production fields were significantly improved from Level 17. Clearly able to further accelerate the construction and production efficiency of the Underground City. However, Shen Hao''s attention at this moment was drawn to a particular item. High-powered anti-gravity engine for spaceships! Though it wasn''t a spaceship itself, it was indeed the core component of a spaceship! According to the description, just by fitting this device into a sufficient strength sealed shell, it could be used as a temporary space shuttle. Of course, the Level 18 Mall also had complete spaceships, though they were quite expensive. Moreover, Shen Hao seemed to suddenly think of something and directly contacted Dong Gong, "I remember, the previous discovery of an alien relic, was it a large migrant spaceship?" In the last reward they received, Magic Secret Realms and the Pocket World Blessed Land didn''t need to be elaborated on their nature was similar, and they significantly filled the gaps in the basic infrastructure of Human Civilization on these two avenues, each accommodating a considerable number of Cultivation Geniuses. But only the alien relics seemed somewhat less consequential. There were many reasons. The highest level of these relics was only Level 14; even though their technical level indeed surpassed Human Civilization, they didn''t surpass the Store Levels. In the fields of technology, where Human Civilization excelled, their assistance wasn''t as significant. However, some high-quality, equivalent to at least Blue or even Purple Quality in the mall, especially production-related devices still played a significant role. Work on them continued. One of these relics was a large space shuttle displayed in a crashed posture. "The engine of that shuttle was damaged," Dong Gong said. "Although its other functions were relatively well preserved, even having the spaceship''s blueprints, which are of great help in designing and manufacturing our own spaceships, it won''t fly anymore." "In the current mall, there are anti-gravity engines suitable for large spaceships, a large number of spaceship intelligent maintenance machinery, and other various parts suitable for spaceships. Let''s see if we can fix it," Shen Hao said. "Even if it means adding an additional shell over it, as long as it can fly and isn''t too slow, it should work." Chapter 141 Showcasing Human Dignity! "Are you considering the issue of Planet No.3?" Dong Gong, upon hearing this, immediately understood."Exactly," Shen Hao did not deny, "Besides, we will inevitably come into contact with other civilizations sooner or later, and a space shuttle is indispensable. Even in this massive construction we are undertaking, there is a transportation requirement. Moreover, having such a shuttle could, when necessary, provide temporary refuge in space for some people who couldn''t reach the Underground City, which is somewhat safer than entering the Pocket World Blessed Land." The most important feature of the current spacecraft is not its weapon capability. But precisely its transport ability. The Global United Front had already conducted a general reconnaissance of Planet No.3''s situation and also performed some calculations and summaries of what they could achieve. In essence, whether it is about absorbing this civilization or conquering it, the biggest issue lies in transportation. Whatever you want to do to the civilization on Planet No.3, you always need to send people, even transport supplies. There is plenty of food, but transportation is difficult, even attracting the stronger individuals and elites from within that civilization requires substantial space transportation capabilities. And indeed, for this Trial, they themselves need extremely powerful transport capabilities, even to say unapologetically, transportation is the lifeline of the massive construction, a crucial logistic in this campaign. In such a situation, rather than spending a large number of points buying a space shuttle, it''s better to buy more powerful planetary transport ships. Materials, food, equipment, populationnone can do without transportation. Should an incident like Japan happen again, sufficient transport capability could also significantly reduce sacrifices. Therefore, the civilization on Planet No.3 has issued a call for help for five or six days, but there has still been no change. Now, a new round of blizzards is setting in, and the civilization on this planet might just be wiped out. However, the Level 18 Mall undoubtedly brings new possibilities! Upon receiving Shen Hao''s directive, a group of mechanics and aerospace experts were quickly assembled. These experts were also very excited. They had found this alien spaceship three months ago and had been researching it ever since, becoming very familiar with it. "President," one of the experts, also a Chosen One like Shen Hao, named Dong Changgeng, who was in charge of this project, said excitedly to Shen Hao, "Based on our current research findings, this spaceship that appeared in the seabed, its original crash site was also supposed to be in the sea, and thanks to the special outer armor, the damage was actually minimal, only the engines seemed to have a malfunction before the crash." At this moment, this group was in a special transportation device headed to the deep sea. "What is the extent of the malfunction?" Shen Hao asked. "This spaceship has a total of twelve engines, four of which are anti-gravity engines, two of them are severely damaged, with damage ranging from twenty to seventy percent. The other jet engines have all dissolved to varying degrees, but their core structures are still intact. We have also been trying to repair them during this period..." Shen Hao listened to the report while looking at the data. Such a huge spaceship being immobile is indeed a great pity. Especially since its other structures were basically well-preserved. For instance, the ecological recycling system, planting system, production system, artificial gravity... This is a spaceship that can accommodate over 2.8 million people for space migration! The transport ship moved quickly, and it was only minutes later that they arrived at the location of the ship. From a distance, it was indeed a massive object. The entire body was ellipsoid, twelve kilometers long, two kilometers wide and high, divided into sixteen levels, each level several tens of meters tall. In fact, if it were only for short-term transport, not considering long-term survival, it could accommodate more than twenty million people! Even higher! It was just a matter of squeezing in. The weight of life itself really isn''t much. "We haven''t found many weapon systems; this seems to be a civilian immigration ship. The original users were humanoid creatures with an average height of about two meters and thirty centimeters," Dong Changgeng reported up to this point, paused for a moment, then suddenly diverged, "Humanoid appears to be a shape that is easily evolved in the natural evolution of life, particularly for carbon-based life. The people on Planet No.3 are, so is this ship, and so are the other alien relics, Pocket World Blessed Lands we discovered before, with only a very few having significantly different body types." This is indeed the case; the so-called humanoid simply refers to having a head, torso, and limbs like humans. In fact, even without considering aliens, by these standards, a considerable number of animals on their Mother Planet are the same. "The worlds may differ, but life itself is highly similar," Shen Hao remarked. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, they also entered the spaceship through an opening in the lower right corner. The entire spaceship''s energy was nuclear fusion, already replenished, the energy was quite abundant, the lighting bright, and the air had been adjusted, suitable for human survival, and even very healthy and fresh. However, Shen Hao did not delay to observe too much and went straight into the cockpit, then pulled out the automatic maintenance AI from the system mall. "Connecting, detecting unknown civilization language and programs." "Access confirmed, decrypting," "Decryption successful, assessing damage." "Engine damaged, hull damaged, power cycle damaged, unable to retrieve star map." "Determining repair plan." "Repair plan determined, requires at least the following materials." "Basic Automatic Repair Machine 14,473 units, Anti-gravity Engine Automatic Maintenance Equipment 1,422 units, H-34 alloy 132 tons, Gravity Engine M-2 Replacement Parts WE-33..." "..." "Estimated fastest repair time: 125 hours 12 minutes." Shen Hao looked at the series of reports on the AI and couldn''t help but smile, and those behind him even began to cheer. It can be fixed! These raw materials could all be purchased from the system mall, or at least substitutes could be found. After all, this spaceship was only Level 13, at most considered a Purple Quality Level 13 spaceship. With Level 18 White technology, it was sufficient for the repairs. "Five days isn''t very long." Shen Hao immediately began making purchases. Large quantities of automatic repair machinery, materials, and components were placed inside the spaceship, and then he handed over partial control of the AI to Dong Changgeng and the others. "I''ll leave this to you. Contact me immediately if there are any problems." "Yes!" Dong Changgeng responded loudly, clearly very excited. This was undoubtedly an important project, especially for an aviation expert like him. Being able to witness such a massive spacecraft being repaired, and even taking off, was something unimaginable in the past! Without a doubt, they would voraciously absorb knowledge from a new domain during this process! Meanwhile, Shen Hao, on his way back, also directly contacted a related meeting of the Global United Front. "Confirmed, the spaceship can be repaired within five days," Shen Hao said to those who had been waiting here, "Ships purchasable within Level 18 can arrive at Planet No.3 in about three days. Start pushing plans now." This meeting wasn''t as large as previous ones, but indeed it focused seriously on matters related to Planet No.3. Some objectives were already decided. That is, to absorb as much benefit from that civilization as possible, to increase their civilization''s strength as swiftly as could be managed. Erin Ellie also attended this meeting. Compared to humans, they had experience in handling such contacts. "In the Civilization Trial, relations between civilizations are cruel yet real; everything revolves around benefits, particularly as we will constantly face Civilization Trials in the future. Relationships must be stable and strong, binding both benefits and destinies tightly together," Erin, an Angel majoring in the Path of Life, spoke in a harsh tone, "My advice is to use this trial to establish a master-servant relationship, sign stringent treaties, show them little kindness at the start, turn it into a cold transaction, even applying suppressiondeeply bind the subsequent benefits and establish sufficient authority. Then, you may start to show favor, bridging emotions..." Erin and her colleagues had also restored their strength to Level 16. They were second only to Shen Hao in the entire Human Civilization. After all, Legendary Contracted could increase their strength very quickly, without counting resource consumption. Thus, they regained quite a few memories. In the meeting, she described several past examples of their civilization. Their civilization had similarly absorbed many species that had perished in the Civilization Trials, integrating them into their own civilization, some of which were extremely powerful. Yet, in the last Trial, when their entire civilization fell into crisis, there were still some integrated species that revolted. Of course, some had stood with their civilization from the beginning to the end, perishing together. Needless to say, these experiences were incredibly valuable for the present Human Civilization. After all, in the complex environment of the Civilization Trials, facing civilizations from different universes, humans indeed lacked such experience. During the meeting, a plan was quickly established. They decided to send a new mission! "Yang Jun, this mission is yours to command," Shen Hao personally gave the order to Yang Jun, "You understand the core of the mission, right?" "Yes!" Yang Jun responded loudly, "To raise our nation''s prestige!" "Wrong," Shen Hao said with a slight smile, "it is to demonstrate the majesty of Human Civilization, though, it''s pretty much the same, I will also leave a part of my consciousness and power with you." Chapter 142 The Last Elegy of Civilization! While speaking those words, Shen Hao indeed had stored some of his power, and even a part of his consciousness within Yang Jun''s body.It would awaken when necessary. This was also a usage of the "Emperor" profession combined with "Divine Descent." During this period, Shen Hao was able to sit down and continued disseminating his power without interruption, quickly deepening his understanding of the "Emperor" profession. This profession did not have skills that could be learned directly; everything had to be explored on one''s own, but this process was also a continuously empowering one. In fact, Shen Hao felt that the speed of his strength increase had further accelerated. Reaching Level 17 also wouldn''t take much longer. Meanwhile, Yang Jun could indeed feel that powerful force within his body, a sensation of being in the presence of the President, which undoubtedly provided the greatest sense of security for a warrior deployed on a mission. He saluted Shen Hao and then boarded the spaceship. This diplomatic mission was naturally not chaired by Yang Jun, but by another distinguished Diplomat who was also one of the Chosen Ones. Dispatching Yang Jun was partly for safety, and partly because Yang Jun''s power had become rather ineffectual on their Mother Planet. Unlike others who could still be useful in digging holes at least. Even Gu Qiuyue could easily crush heavy rocks and loosen the soil with her fists. Only Yang Jun, even with the power bestowed by Shen Hao, might not match others who had become cultivators. "Yang Jun''s strength combined with my power should be foolproof," Shen Hao looked up in the direction they left, then continued with his own tasks. The Chosen One Mall had just upgraded, and he had plenty of things that needed his attention. As the Store Level increased, so did the scope of the domains involved. What was urgently needed and how much, all required research. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even while sitting inside the Mage Tower, Shen Hao hardly had any downtime. At this moment, on Planet No.3, the Emperor of the Siti Civilization and his ministers were still gathered together. However, the atmosphere was even heavier than before. Eight days had passed, and they had continuously used various methods to send distress signals to the clearly other-civilizational flying object in the sky, even attempting to send signals into outer space, but all to no avail. And during these days, the blizzards continued to rage, and the temperature still dropped, with people seen dying from hunger and cold even in the Imperial City. Countless individuals pleaded outside the royal palace, hoping their Emperor could save them, but to no effect. They could only watch their subjects die one by one. At first, Princess Karla wanted to offer comfort and give people courage, but she soon realized that in the face of such despair, her singing could only serve as a mournful lament at a funeral, and any inspiration became irony. All were powerless, and order was collapsing; they had even lost contact with most of the regions. Every day they awoke seemed to bring the countdown of civilization closer. "We can''t even count the living anymore," a minister said tremblingly, "but probably less than two hundred million, even within the palace, more than a quarter have frozen to death, and the temperature underground continues to drop..." "Enough!" Larry interrupted the minister, not with a rallying spirit, but on the contrary, he had become completely numb, even too numb to hear such news. At this moment, it was Princess Karla who took over the conversation. "Continue!" her voice was even more stable. If it were in the past, no one would dare to openly defy the Emperor''s word, but at this time, any command could offer a minuscule amount of courage. So, after Princess Karla spoke, the minister indeed continued. "We need to dig deeper, as deep as possible. The cold wave is continuously penetrating deeper into the ground, and the current underground palaces won''t hold for long." "Then dig! Gather all the Chosen Ones, and call for strong-bodied individuals from the Imperial City!" Karla directly bypassed the Emperor and commanded, "I want to survive, and I want you all to survive too, no matter how long, we must live until the very last moment!" "Yes!" Commander-in-chief Al was the first to respond. At this moment, this still firm voice was the only reason they could all still stand here. Otherwise, they would have already been sitting quietly with their families, waiting for death. Just like those missing from this great hall. But as the others prepared to pass on the instructions, suddenly a beeping sound emanated from Al''s body. At that moment, everyone froze. Even Larry, who had become utterly numb and had curled up, suddenly raised his head to look at Al. "It''s a response! It''s a response!" Al trembled as he pulled out a terminal he carried on his person, which was connected to all signal-receiving devices! It was unmistakably that spacecraft in the sky! From another civilization! They had finally received a response! The next moment, everyone''s eyes widened abruptly, their facial expressions tightened to the extreme, and a weaker minister even fainted from the extreme stimulation after yelling out loud. Everyone had already given up, believing that under the threat of the trial, other civilizations would not come to save them. But then, a reply suddenly appeared out of this despair! "What does it say?" Princess Karla tried to maintain her composure, but her voice still trembled uncontrollably. "They will send a delegation that will arrive in four days to assess whether we are worth saving," Al''s tone was also trembling, but it was an uncontrollable excitement. Although it was just a delegation, and they even used a cold word like "assess." But this was undoubtedly hope! They could survive and even provide more people with the hope of survival! "Thank goodness!" A minister even wept at this time. One by one, the ministers collapsed to the ground, some wailing, some crying, and some laughing. No one could control their emotions. Even Emperor Larry, seemed to want to say something at this time, but he too trembled and could not speak. Still, it was Princess Karla. Although equally trembling with excitement and her eyes bloodshot, she still clenched her teeth and forcefully said, "We don''t know what they will assess, but we must show our best side! Open the storehouse, distribute some food to the people outside, and replenish the guards and maids in the palace, and the officials! At least get the Imperial City running again!" "No, we can''t!" Larry suddenly spoke up at this time, his gaze filled with fear, "That''s the last of the food. Those people will not survive. If we still don''t get any help, that food..." "Do as I command!" Princess Karla cut off her father''s words, her fists clenched tightly, she said emphatically, "Starting from now, I am the Emperor of the Empire! Make it known publicly!" Larry trembled, disbelievingly looking at his daughter. "You have given up all hope, you no longer have the courage to stand up again." Karla''s tears finally flowed uncontrollably, "But I haven''t given up, no matter what, I must seize this last hope!" "..." Larry seemed to want to say something else. But then, the words of the minister and Al interrupted him. "Yes! Your Majesty the Queen!" These two men expressed their attitude with their words. So did everyone else. In the face of such an apocalyptic disaster, past authority and power became meaningless. People would only believe in someone who could give them hope, give them confidence. Clearly, at this moment, Princess Karla was that person. Perhaps she herself had not expected to become queen in this way. No meticulous planning, no large-scale rebellion, not even any bloody struggle, but merely because she still wanted to struggle to seize the last hope that had appeared. However, it was only when she sat on the throne that she became more acutely aware of the pressure her father had felt. The entire nation, the entire species, might very well be completely annihilated in her hands! "No! Absolutely not!" Princess Karla clenched her fists. Three Mother Planet days later, four Siti days later, the delegation finally arrived on this planet, now covered in snow and ice. The whole planet showed no hint of green, everything was blanketed with white snow and storms, and an even bigger storm was brewing with no signs of life in sight. Yang Jun and the members of the delegation felt an indescribable heaviness at this moment. Perhaps this civilization once had a similarly glorious, long history, characters worthy of epic tales, a unique culture and heritage, but now, everything would come to an end in the trial, heading towards extinction. Compared to individual death, the death of a civilization was even more monumental, more shocking. "About how many people are left in this civilization?" Yang Jun took a deep breath and made contact with the three Observers who had been sent earlier. "According to the life reaction scan, about one hundred twenty million people, and the number is still decreasing," said the lead Observer, his tone very somber. When he had first arrived, although the whole planet was already badly damaged, one could still see traces of people''s movements. They were so similar to humans. Similar families, unique but also similar buildings, even factories representing the future of the civilization. No threat from the Undead. But as the temperature gradually dropped, until the snowstorms began, everything changed. They witnessed the final lament of a civilization! Chapter 143 The Third-Party Civilization! Yang Jun fell silent for a moment after learning about the current situation.Although he had expected this during his journey, even on the Chosen One leaderboard visible to every Chosen One, it was clear that the performance score of this civilization was a significantly negative number. But when directly facing the extinction of a civilization, it was still somewhat shocking. "What should we do?" Yang Jun looked towards a man in his forties standing next to him, who had a straight posture and an expression full of strength. Strictly speaking, this man was the ambassador, named Shen Qian. He was previously a diplomat, but he did not obtain the status of Chosen One from his profession in diplomacy; instead, he was a world-leading linguist. Alone, he was proficient in more than ten languages and had conducted deep research on many minor languages. However, he also performed very well in his essential diplomatic duties. He too began to contemplate at this moment. "According to the plan, we cannot appear too enthusiastic. We must also display our dignity, but indeed, we cannot drag this situation out any longer," Shen Qian said. "Let''s depart now and head directly to their Imperial City, where all the Chosen Ones of this entire civilization are currently gathered." "Okay!" Yang Jun nodded. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This time, he was a bodyguard. Responsible for security. However, after this civilization had passed a Civilization Trial, the concentration of Extraordinary Elements within the planetary range was also very low, making it appear not like an Extraordinary Civilization at all. Perhaps there were no Chosen Ones from the Extraordinary Second Stage. Although Yang Jun had not relaxed, he was increasingly glad that their civilization had a President. Otherwise, even if they could have survived the first Trial, they might not be much better off than this place. The spaceship flew towards the Imperial City. Meanwhile, everyone in the palace was eagerly awaiting. Karla had changed into a completely new set of clothes and sat in the main seat. This change of clothes was probably the only change she had since becoming the new Empress. But the entire palace, and even the whole Imperial City, had undergone significant changes over the past four Siti days. The thick snow on the streets was impossible to clean up. The previous chaos was no longer visible, and one could see some Chosen Ones patrolling the streets. Most people''s homes now had heating equipment, and batches of food had already been sent to those civilians who had run out of supplies. Even the official cadre of the palace, originally missing half of its members, had been replenished. Overall, it could be said that they were barely maintaining the last bit of a nation''s dignity. And the newly-appointed Empress, along with her ministers, had been waiting from the early hours of the previous night until daytime. Just as dawn was beginning to break, a "person" abruptly appeared in the great hall. This was a person entirely encased in machinery, with even their original form of life unrecognizable, and several mechanical tentacles trailing behind them. This strange and life-essence-detached figure sent a shiver down the spine of those who saw it for the first time. Karla felt the same way. However, she knew what she had to do and straightened her posture before respectfully speaking, "Empress Karla of the Siti Empire greets the Ambassador..." "How many Chosen Ones are still with you?" came the cold mechanical voice. Although it was in their language, it seemed a bit hurried. Karla was taken aback, her heart feeling a foreboding sense. But she still answered truthfully, "Currently, only four thousand three hundred twenty-one can be accounted for." "Gather all the Chosen Ones here. You only have forty-two Siti hours," the voice remained mechanical and hurried, even projecting a countdown timer directly into the air. This was a Siti time measurement unit, roughly equivalent to twenty-five minutes. "May I ask, Ambassador," Karla''s sense of dread grew stronger. "Wasn''t there supposed to be an evaluation?" "The outcome of the evaluation is that only the Chosen Ones will survive," the mechanical voice said rapidly. "Do not waste time. Gather as many as you can. Only forty-one hours left." "Only the Chosen Ones, and only forty hours left?" Karla was engulfed in fear. This was completely different from what she had anticipated. The rest of the people in the hall also became somewhat chaotic. Among these people, not all were Chosen Ones. "Can only Chosen Ones depart? Are all the others to be abandoned?" "Ambassador, can the families of the Chosen Ones be taken along?" "Forty hours is too short. Most of the Chosen Ones cannot make it!" "How is this different from civilization extinction?" "Looking at this, at most only a few hundred Chosen Ones will survive." "..." Agitation was inevitable, and even Karla was plunged into immense pain at this moment. It was as if she had been waiting for hope that suddenly fell through, or perhaps, at most, received a stay of execution. She wanted to struggle, even if it meant groveling as the Empress, but the cold countdown before her undoubtedly shattered most of her hopes firmly. So, should she live on meagerly with merely a few hundred Chosen Ones, abandoning all her still-living compatriots, or should she die along with her entire civilization? At this moment, Karla even considered choosing the latter. "Mr. Ambassador..." Karla spoke up again. But in the next instant, red lasers suddenly lit up on the tentacles behind the other party, targeting hundreds of Chosen Ones in the hall at once. "Gather and leave, or die!" The mechanical voice, in addition to being hurried, showed no emotion, making one wonder if this was indeed a robot! Al had already stepped forward, blocking Karla with a wary and fearful stance. The rest were even more in an uproar. This was not rescue; this was outright robbery, a plundering of the Chosen Ones within their species! No one had expected that their only hope would suddenly turn out like this! Even if the few hundred Chosen Ones left, they would probably be as slaves! Even Karla was terrified at this time, but under this tremendous pressure, she instinctively sensed something was wrong. If the other party just wanted to plunder their Chosen Ones, even just a few hundred of them, why mention sending a delegation and conducting inspections on them? There was such urgency, and such precise timing. A terrible guess arose in Karla''s heart. Her hand was already on the personal terminal hidden under her long sleeve, which controlled the communication device that she had received from Al! But the moment the signal was sent out, it was detected. "Signal source detected, what are you doing?" The mechanical voice suddenly became urgent. Boom! Dense bullets began to shoot rapidly. Al''s face changed dramatically, and he had his great sword blocking in front of him in an instant. The product from the system marketplace demonstrated good defense, but the other ministers, except for those strong and talented Chosen Ones, let out screams, fleeing in terror, and some were even reduced to minced meat before they could scream! "He''s not an ambassador!" Karla cried out urgently, "He''s from another civilization!" Seeing this, the guess was undoubtedly confirmed! This wasn''t the civilization that had responded to them but another one, which seemed to have hastily arrived, trying to intercept! But why would this civilization not dare to contact the previous one and instead resort to this method of plunder? The next moment, Al roared, raising the great sword in his hand and slashing fiercely. The enemy had already fired, even at their Empress, marking them as true enemies! Blades shimmered with blue light, resembling Magic Patterns, and Al''s armor did the same, his speed suddenly soaring. [Purgatory Demon Rune] This was Al''s Talent, a Blue Level! This was also one of the reasons he had become the Commander-in-chief, the Strongest of the Siti! Ironically, the person before him wasn''t even a Chosen One! Facing Al, who was incredibly strong in both defense and speed, this fully mechanized individual seemed to realize the failure of his plan, his claws behind him issuing a fierce propulsion force. He rapidly sprinted upwards. But the next moment, an invisible barrier appeared in front of him, blocking his path while a clump of vegetation grew rapidly, wrapping tightly around his body, and other Talents such as fire, air, and ice manifested in this moment! The Chosen Ones in this great hall, perhaps only Level 5-6 in strength, but combined, they were no match for this ordinary Transcendent who was not even a Chosen One, relying solely on mechanical equipment for a sneak attack! "You will all die!" The man seemed to know that he couldn''t escape. His eyes, emitting red light, streamed data as if also transmitting a message. "Plan failed, Great Purge plan activated." "Received, your soul will return to the embrace of the Supreme Sage and find eternal tranquility." Yes, they were indeed from another civilization, originally sent to investigate this world, suspected of being the weakest, and to take all the Chosen Ones and Elites when necessary. But a few days ago, they had detected communication between this civilization and another. Compared to that civilization, theirs was too far, with high transportation costs and time. Thus, this plan was devised. Whether they could intercept and take away a few hundred Chosen Ones wasn''t important; however, if they couldn''t obtain them, ensuring that another powerful civilization also could not acquire the "legacy" of the Siti Civilization was very important! The Great Purge plan was just as it sounded: if unable to take the Chosen Ones, then all of them would be destroyed together! Chapter 144 Divines Messenger The next moment, more than a dozen spherical mechanical objects were suddenly ejected from a small spaceship in the sky.The spaceship wasn''t large, but it was incredibly stealthy, its surface even covered with a thick layer of optical invisibility field. Hidden within dense clouds, it was clearly undetectable by ordinary means of detection. And even though it was small, it could still carry powerful weapons! Each of the spheres dropped at this moment was a mighty nuclear weapon. Together, they could obliterate the entire Imperial City and the millions of people clawing for survival within! The personal terminal on Carla''s body, which was even connected to the entire Imperial City''s air defense alarms, automatically went off at this moment. The shrill alarm sound stunned everyone for a moment, and most citizens instinctively wondered if it was a false alarm. The war had ended, and the war against natural disasters didn''t require air raid alarms. Still, people couldn''t shake off a sense of unease. At this moment, in the royal palace''s grand hall, everyone had a different reaction. One by one, their faces turned increasingly pale with fear, even despair. They, too, possessed nuclear weapons and could clearly understand what his final words, "You will all die," really meant! "Your Majesty!" Al''s complexion changed drastically, "Quick, hide underground!" The vast underground air-raid shelter was built during the war to provide emergency refuge from air raids! But Carla just shook her head slowly. "It''s no use..." Find more chapters on empire She was acutely aware of the horrific power of that kind of weapon. She understood all too well that such an advanced civilization, once it had decided to destroy them, would only bring out even more terrifying weapons! She stood up, stepping through the thick, sticky blood, and opened the door. The howling cold wind blew in instantly, plummeting the temperature, but outside there was no snowstorm, and everyone could clearly see the azure sky. It was over. Everyone had the same thought simultaneously. Some were crying, some still resentful, some wore faces of despair and numbness. Carla, however, was glaring with those azure-blue eyes, looking up at the sky. As if she wanted to witness her own death with her own eyes. But in the very next moment! Boom! A massive thunderous noise suddenly burst forth! sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She saw a spaceship! A simple, unassuming spaceship approached at high speed, hovering over the royal palace! The thunder came from it! Carla''s eyes widened as she watched countless thunders intertwine, enveloping the spaceship, spreading rapidly, and growing until a colossal Thunder Giant materialized in the clouds, radiating blinding golden light. The giant stood there, its massive eyes seeming to contain endless stars, or perhaps the eyes of the firmament itself! Even Carla could feel distinctly, it was watching her! It was an indescribable shudder, as if her entire body and soul were submitting! At this time not only the grand hall, but all the people of the entire Imperial City, were shaken to the core by this sudden roar and burst of light. And the people on another spaceship in the high skies were even more so! This was a group that was all extensively modified with machinery, with various shapes and forms. The leader resembled a massive and heavy set of war armor with an intimidating presence. But at this moment, the mechanized leader''s inside was filled with unimaginable shock! His companions were transmitting a massive amount of fearful data. "Superpower reaction has exceeded the detection limit!" "Detecting high-energy electricity!" "All nuclear weapons have been destroyed, not a single one detonated!" "Officer, we are being watched!" "Warning, engines failed to start! Engines failed to start!" "A tremendous external force has been detected!" "Supreme Sage above, we have been caught!" "..." Yes, Yang Jun had tapped into Shen Hao''s power. Telekinesis had already covered the enemy''s spaceship, sabotaging the engines at the first opportunity. The technology of this spaceship stood no chance against Shen Hao''s power! In fact, they were maintaining constant surveillance of Carla and her groupusing a purple Level 14 nano-surveillance device purchased from the VIP mall, with signals hidden within photons for maximum concealment. So when this half-mechanical, half-carbon-based life form showed up, they immediately realized that a third-party civilization had intervened! In such a situation, they naturally rushed over at full speed. Upon detecting that the opposition had commenced bombing, including Yang Jun, everyone was startled. It wasn''t difficult to deduce the reason for the opposition''s actionto prevent a competitive civilization from gaining thousands of Chosen Ones at once! The Chosen One''s growth potential is incomparable to that of ordinary Transcendents. For every civilization, the Chosen One represents immense potential. However, their decision to decisively destroy an entire city still took Yang Jun and the others by surprise. Fortunately, they arrived in time! The Thunder Giant, the embodiment of Shen Hao''s power, stretched out its tremendous hand toward the spaceship, the Dominator pressure flowing in. Within the Domain of the Sovereign, even machinery had to succumb to his control! All enemies captured! At this moment, Karla and the others trembled violently, some even prostrate on the ground. They had indeed stepped onto the path of the Transcendent, and Commander-in-chief Al''s strength had already appeared incredibly powerful to them in the past. But what they were witnessing now far exceeded their understanding! Especially since they had seen with their own eyes this divine avatar-like Thunder Giant who simply reached out, grasped the enemy''s spaceship, and forcibly pulled it down! Wielding golden thunder, how powerful he was! Even the king of gods in the myths was no more than this! In this moment, even Karla couldn''t help but prostrate herself, only lifting her head to watch the scene with reverence and trembling. Not until the Thunder Giant slowly dissipated, and the spaceship that saved everyone landed, did Karla excitedly and nervously lower her head. Yes, this was the true Envoy! The Divine''s Messenger! So when Yang Jun and the others emerged from the spaceship, they were greeted with this sight. The newly appointed Empress of this nation, along with the most powerful warriors of this civilization and all her subjects, lay prostrate in the snow at thirty degrees below zero, welcoming their arrival! "Seems like there''s no need to demonstrate any more strength," Shen Qian joked lightly over the comms, "The President has done it for us." Although just moments ago, they were indeed extremely anxious so close, just a very little bit, and had they missed the chance, one of this civilization''s greatest heritages the Chosen One would have been almost entirely lost. Even trying to find anything valuable from the remaining ruins would have been much more difficult. Then their mission would surely have been a failure. Only, although they had anticipated interference from other civilizations, they hadn''t expected it to be this intense. The style of that civilization was obviously not kind. Luckily, they made it in time. "We are envoys from Human Civilization," Shen Qian stepped forward, the language of this world emerging from the translator. Having observed this civilization for so long, they naturally also recorded its language. "Empress Karla of the Siti Empire, the twenty-third of her line, greets the Divine Envoys," Karla still maintained a respectful and nervous demeanor, not even daring to lift her head. The rest of her subjects also remained silent. As if awaiting judgment from the Divine. Shen Qian and the others clearly heard the word "Envoy" from the translation. It was not a translation error, but a very accurate term. Indeed, even they, after witnessing that grand scene just now, were a little shocked. The President''s methods were almost godlike. Shen Qian didn''t correct them, simply maintaining a calm tone as he said, "Despite a small problem, it has been resolved, and the inspection now begins. We need to understand the current state of your civilization, as well as your control over it. We''ll also take a comprehensive look at your culture and system, and then decide whether to integrate or abandon you." Karla''s body trembled again. The other subjects did likewise. But unlike the previous fear and despair, they were now excited and thrilled! Yes, this was the kind of inspection they had imagined! Not like that person just now, who only brutally sought to plunder their Chosen One! Perhaps their civilization would no longer exist in name, perhaps they could only live humbly as a dependency of another civilization, but in any case, their culture, their heritage, had at least a slight chance of survival! "Yes! Respected Divine Envoy, please come inside," Karla carefully moved on the ground, making way for them. But no one felt that she compromised the majesty of the Emperor; each Siti person would forever remember her efforts and sacrifice! Soon after, Shen Hao also received more detailed news. "All those captives are still alive, send a spaceship to escort them back," Shen Hao ordered, "Judging by the style of the spaceship and their technological level, they are most likely from Planet No.5." Planet No.5, that planet with the Space City. Clearly, their technological level was not low. It appeared that even the style of their civilization was quite distinctive. When Shen Hao''s consciousness had arrived earlier, he''d taken a brief look: they were all half mechanical, half life forms, possibly even genetically modified, and they also possessed some Extraordinary Power, though it wasn''t strong the three strongest Chosen Ones of them were only at the level of 6 or 7. But regardless, to go as far as destroying the Siti Civilization just to prevent Humanity from absorbing it, such an approach already reflected their stance. This civilization was more likely an enemy than a friend. It was good to grasp some more intelligence from these few captives. Chapter 145 The Struggle for Civilization Rankings! "Speaking of it, this planet indeed lacked any signs of an Undead World," in that instant when Shen Hao unleashed his power, he acquired more than just a bit of intelligence, "nor were there traces of yin energy; it seems they started as the weakest category, with no threat of the Undead at all."However, this was normal. For a civilization like this, which truly was too weak, the only way they could survive in this Trial was to actively cope with the harsh cold from the beginning, and by relying on high coefficients of performance value, secure a spot in the rankings. But obviously, such concerted and efficient unity wasn''t something every civilization could achieve. Not to mention them, even human civilization itself experienced internal strife at the beginning. It took quite some time to reach this point. One could only say that the Civilization Trial was cruel to the extent that it hardly resembled a "trial"; otherwise, the civilizations that created hacks wouldn''t have gone to such lengths to cheat. The only consolation was that the advent of hacks provided Shen Hao and human civilization with greater hope for victory. At this moment, Shen Hao was looking at his cheat panel. The new hack had actually been loaded a few days ago; according to plan, he chose the "Ranking Hack." This hack would allow him to claim all the options of the ranking rewards. And now, the Trial had been underway for twenty-eight days. In five more days, it would be the time for the first ranking rewards settlement! Actually, during these days, the performance values of various civilizations, including those of the Chosen Ones, had all significantly soared. In the rankings of the Chosen Ones, although no one could threaten Shen Hao''s first place, the fight for the second and third spots was tremendously intense. It was almost indistinguishable. However, with Shen Hao firmly in first place, the rest within his civilization had little chance to compete; they needn''t concern themselves with it. More attention was placed on the civilization rankings. At this time, human civilization stood in second place, quite close to both first and third places. It was also fierce competition. That human civilization could secure second place was entirely thanks to Shen Hao raising it significantly with his own efforts. "Five more days," Shen Hao calculated in his mind, that should be enough. Enough for two things. The full allegiance of the Siti Civilization and the completion of the frameworks for three hundred Underground Cities. According to the intelligence provided by Erin Ellie, integrating other civilizations could directly increase the civilization''s performance value, as this was equivalent to a clear enhancement in civilization strength. This was also one of the reasons for the wars between civilizations. In subsequent Trials, with experience, civilizations aware of this point often aggressively waged wars of aggression to boost their rankings when needed. The completion of three hundred Underground Cities would also undeniably greatly boost the performance values; if there were no threat from the Undead, merely the number of these cities already met the requirements for passing the Trialsurviving and maintaining development within the civilization during the Trial. With these two strong cards in hand, plus the corralled Undead, even if other civilizations also reserved cards for a final sprint, Shen Hao still had ample confidence to fight for first place! "Tell the Underground City Construction project that it must be completed before settlement time; don''t skimp on points, and also, handle the matter with the Siti Civilization as quickly as possible," Shen Hao instructed. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Two days later, the Global United Front swiftly confirmed the plan of action for the Siti civilization. Dong Gong reported to Shen Hao at the earliest opportunity. "Considering they still have over four thousand Chosen Ones, at the meeting of the Global United Front, the opinion of the majority was to save as many as possible," Dong Gong sent over the specific plan and then explained, "Those that survived have decent Extraordinary Levels; we also currently lack laboring hands, and moreover, the immigration spaceship will soon be repaired. All things considered, although it would cost us some food and tools for building Underground Cities, it still comes with significant benefits." Shen Hao looked at the plan. The plan clearly stated that the safety of human lives took precedence over the lives of the Siti people. This regulation also meant that the Underground Cities built by the Siti people would primarily be allocated for humans. Therefore, the mere remaining one hundred million people were indeed a considerable asset all cheap labor. Not to mention those over four thousand Chosen Ones. It should be noted that human civilization had, from the last Trial settlement, acquired a civilization reward of double the slots for Chosen Ones due to outstanding conditions, but even so, there were only a total of over sixteen thousand Chosen Ones so far. This would increase their number by one-fourth all at once. Unfortunately, none possessed the Purple Talent. About one in ten thousand chances, human civilization had two. However, even so, these Chosen Ones, whether used for construction or war, would greatly enhance the strength of the civilization. "The benefits are indeed staggering," Shen Hao had to admit; swallowing up other civilizations, especially through such non-warlike means, indeed brought tremendous benefits. They only needed to provide some food and some equipment, and they would gain a hundred million laborers and four thousand Chosen Ones. "Let it be so," Shen Hao approved the plan and signed his name. It was on this day that a massive spaceship slowly emerged from the deep sea. The original pronunciation of this spaceship was "ying," and after a simple discussion, Human Civilization named the spaceship "Ying," which also represented Human Civilization''s hope to win the Trial. At the same time, on Planet No.3, Karla, who had been anxiously waiting, finally received a reply from Shen Qian. "After unanimous approval by the Human Civilization''s Global United Front and the President of the Chosen One Association, we have decided to absorb you as members of Human Civilization under the name of ''the Siti Race,'' and to appoint Karla as the clan leader," Shen Qian announced solemnly in front of Karla and several leading figures of the Siti Civilization, "Fifty-three Earth hours from now, a migration spaceship capable of accommodating up to forty million people will arrive. You will decide the first batch of people to board, but be quick. We will return to relocate the second batch in the shortest possible time." "Yes! We will start preparing immediately!" Karla and everyone were extremely excited, tears streaming down copiously. Many people even collapsed to the ground, crying and laughing without any regard for their appearance. This was the best outcome they could have imagined. At least tens of millions of the Siti people would be able to survive on another planet. Even the clauses they had seen before in the Siti Race Integration Bill were much better than they had anticipatedunder the threat of the Civilization Trial, the fact that these newcomers were not reduced to slaves was already quite merciful. Suddenly, Karla thought of something. With a bit of nervousness, she cautiously asked Shen Qian, "Excuse me, Ambassador, may we, the Siti people, worship your gods?" "Worship gods?" Shen Qian merely listened, and upon seeing Karla, immediately understood what she meant specifically. A hint of bemusement arose in his heart. Still, he seriously said, "Our Human Civilization does not have a unified belief. If you are referring to the Thunder Giant who appeared last time, I can now tell you clearly that he is the mightiest Chosen One of Human Civilization, the President of the Chosen One Association, the Savior of humanity." That person was actually a Chosen One! Not just Karlaeveryone present from the Siti people showed an incredulous expression. All of them had an indelible memory of the Thunder Giant who had appeared that day, and had almost concluded that he was an extremely powerful god. "The President is also the top-ranked Chosen One," Shen Qian added nonchalantly. This was not something that could be concealed, including Shen Hao''s possession of the Mythical Talent. Everyone in the civilization knew, and for other civilizations, finding out was a simple matter. Yet even so, this did not diminish the shock of those who found out. Ranked number one among the Chosen Ones! Although that was an existence far beyond the reach of these weaker Chosen Ones, each one of them could clearly see that the performance value of the number one person was more than three times that of the second-ranked person! Such a terrifying disparity. However, at this moment, knowing that the Thunder Giant was the top-ranked Chosen One of nine civilizations, Karla and others did not find it too incredible; after the shock, they actually felt it was only natural. That power was that of a god! How could a mortal compete with a god for ranking? Having easily accepted this fact, everyone became even more excited. At this moment, they naturally hoped that Human Civilization would grow stronger and stronger! "Within our Human Civilization, as long as it does not violate the law or harm others, faith is a personal freedom," Shen Qian continued to speak, "Even if the President has said he does not need this kind of faith, no one will stop it, now, quickly gather your civilization, do not be stingy with food or points, our spaceship will bring a batch of food and cold protection devices to help as many of the Siti as possible survive these few days." "Yes! Honorable Ambassador!" Karla said with immense gratitude and utmost respect. Her expression was completely transformed. The rest of the Siti people felt much the same. Anyone could see that the flame of hope was burning brightly in their hearts! It was after this that news from the Imperial City, broadcast over the extensive radius of the wireless, spread quickly across the whole world! They had awaited their Savior! Two days later, a great spaceship from the mighty Human Civilization would arrive, taking them to the world of Human Civilization, where their Siti civilization would continue to have hope of survival! This news, many found hard to believe at first. Discover more stories at empire It was only after they heard Karla emphasize it again and again, and listened to her telling, that some people finally came out of hiding, waiting with a sliver of hope. Less than two Earth days later, under the endless longing of Karla and all the people of the Imperial City. The huge spaceship, emerging from the dark clouds, appeared like a scene from a dream! Chapter 146 Ranked First in Civilization! At this moment, a top painter from the Siti Civilization was so inspired that he couldn''t help but stare at the scene before him, wishing he could capture it on canvas right away.It wasn''t just him, Karla too came back to her senses amidst the shock. Turning her head, she said to him, "Paint this scene for me, I wish to offer it as a gift to the great Sovereign." Indeed, in the hearts of the Siti people, Shen Hao had acquired a specific title. That was the "Sovereign". The reason started when Shen Qian "unintentionally" spoke of Shen Hao''s Talent, which in the eyes of the Siti people, was practically another testament to a "God". Their understanding of Human Civilization now, at least a large part of it, all rested on that day''s immense and grand appearance, accompanied by the limitles Suppression of the "Thunder Giant God"! And in this respect, the Global United Front was also happy to see such a development. This was also one of the experiences provided by the Ellie sisters, Erin and Ellie. For a civilization, rather than having them revere Human Civilization, it''s better to have them revere an individual. After all, a civilization surely has flaws that cannot be concealed, but an individual as strong as Shen Hao, who could be deified, could deeply embed his majesty into each Siti person''s mind. The great migration of the Siti people began. Countless weary and emotionally charged Siti people, filled with both excitement and fear, watched as the giant spaceship slowly descended until its door opened. Upon Karla''s command, they entered in an orderly manner. The first step was not to board, but to transport. Large quantities of food stored in containers were brought down, followed by more heating equipment. One of the Chosen One tore open a scroll and a giant, very warm Fireball appeared in the sky, spreading its scorching light, temporarily driving back the cold wave and allowing everyone to labor more quickly. Throughout the process, there was no chaos, and no one dared to violate the rules. They looked at those Soldiers in their thickly-armored War Armor, maintaining order, as if they were looking at Gods. With awe and yearning. Even some Siti people, upon stepping onto the spaceship, became so overtaken with emotion that they prostrated themselves and kissed the deck beneath them. "Those who have managed to survive are those who have been sifted through by the apocalypse," Shen Qian remarked quietly to Yang Jun as he observed the scene, "Whether in terms of physique or ability, they are outstanding compared to the average values of their civilization. Once saved and properly nurtured, they will possess stronger resilience to pressure and will cherish the hard-won opportunity even more. At least for this generation, they could make significant contributions to our civilization." Enjoy new chapters from empire Yang Jun didn''t respond, he merely watched in silence. In truth, it wasn''t just the Siti people; even they were no different. If it weren''t for the first Blood Demon war, for humanity to unite this swiftly, and to establish a new social order so peacefully, it would not have been so easy. They will eventually adapt to the era of the Civilization Trial. Whatever doesn''t kill them, will only make them stronger. "Let''s hope both we and they can make it," Yang Jun finally said to himself in his heart. Just as Shen Qian said, the surviving Siti people treasured the hope that was laid before them at this moment. The efficiency was very high. Even when instructing a large group of people into extremely crowded compartments, there was no resistance. Everyone complied very strictly with the rules, fearing they might be thrown off. "Ms. Karla, please board as well," Shen Qian spoke to Karla at the end, "We need to hurry to the next location." By now, everyone in the Imperial City and its vicinity had already boarded the spaceship. A total of more than twenty million. For a spaceship that was actually intended for a migration of two million eight hundred thousand, this was a severe overload. However, it was still far from enough. During the previous repair process and the time on the road, Human Civilization had made every effort to divide the spaceship into compartments and even cleared out places such as the cargo hold and production areas. Packing in one more person might mean saving one more life. No one objected to such crowding. Karla was even incredibly grateful. She could clearly see that Human Civilization was doing its utmost to save more of their people, even if it was because they needed them for labor. Regardless of the reason, this attitude showed that Human Civilization would not abandon them lightly. For the Siti people at this moment, even a negligible sense of security was extremely precious. Karla cooperated throughout. In the end, when the spaceship took off, the loading amount reached a staggering figure. Seventy million people! Of the over four thousand Chosen Ones, only about four hundred stayed behind to maintain order for the remaining people; nearly four thousand boarded, including Karla, and slowly left their homeland. Observing the Mother Planet, now completely turned into white ice and snow from outer space, everyone stared intently, as if to eternally remember this sight. "If not for the Trial, our planet would have been even more beautiful," Karla seemed to reminisce about the blue skies, white clouds, and the lush forests and grasslands, as tears involuntarily fell from her eyes. However, she quickly stopped crying, turned her head to look at another planet, equally covered in white. That was their new home! And at this very moment within Human Civilization, countless people were already aware of the full allegiance of the Siti Civilization. In the midst of their busy labor, people also use their free time to passionately discuss, and the internet is flooded with various voices. "Have you seen the photos? I must say, they are kind of cute." "Heard their average height is only about 1.5 meters." "That tail, those ears, the perfect catgirls." "It''s just the eyes that are too big, feels a bit weird." "Wonder if there''s reproductive isolation." "An entire civilization, three billion people died leaving just over a hundred million, it''s just too tragic." "Sigh, from now on we''ll all be in the same boat before the Trial, hope more of us can survive." "..." Clearly, compared to the seriousness driven by interests among the higher-ups, ordinary people do not lack curiosity and sympathy towards this new species. In the time before the Trial, the fundamental characteristics of human civilization''s grassroots society remained peace and benevolence. Even the Trial had not changed that. Moreover, the harsh aspects had already been captured in specific policies, so as long as the public voice did not affect the high-level decisions, the friendliness and harmony in civil society could actually contribute to the control over dependent civilizations, and thus the Global United Front was keen to guide the direction of public opinion. This was also one piece of advice from Erin Ellie. The settlement location for these hundred million-plus people had already been decided upon. In place of concentrating them in one location, they were divided into several groups and scattered in various places. At the same time, after landing, a large number of strong Siti people would be quickly assigned to simple production and construction projects, supervised by designated personnel. In fact, the basic qualities of these surviving Siti people were even higher than the Global United Front had expected. The Siti people, during their last Trial, had also initiated a large-scale transformation of their production, and most of these Siti were experienced in participating in high-intensity, large-scale manufacturing in factories. Even if the tasks were different, once on the assembly line, each of them could quickly become skilled workers, especially in the most basic tasks of carrying materials on construction sites. Keep in mind that even though robotic production lines already existed, due to constraints on points and production efficiency, robots could only serve as a complement for the short term. The current number wasn''t even half a million units yet, and the construction front still relied heavily on human labor. Under such circumstances, this hundred million-strong workforce would certainly bring considerable help. As for issues like language, communication, habits, individual differences, indeed they existed, but they were minor problems. These matters would naturally be arranged by someone, and at this moment, Shen Hao was looking at the ranking board with anticipation. At this point, there was only one day left until the first ranking reward calculation! For this reward, Shen Hao and most of the Chosen Ones had been waiting for a long time. Many in the Analysis Department believed that theoretically, the ranking was the only chance for weaker civilizations to shine, so the reward should be high, and for Shen Hao, just the fact that some civilizations had made hacks specifically for the ranking reward suggested its importance! At this moment, human civilization remained in second place. And the third place was still chasing closely behind. Until, the spaceship carrying seventy million Siti people finally entered the atmosphere. At the moment it entered the planet, Shen Hao clearly saw the performance points of human civilization surge by a large margin! It surpassed the original first place in an instant! Ranked first! "It should be secure now!" Shen Hao felt quite comfortable, and even a bit surprised. This increase was more than they had anticipated. It didn''t seem like just the addition of seventy million individuals. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There was only one explanation. The significance of the Chosen Ones was greater than expected! Among the more than four thousand Chosen Ones, seven were Blue Talent holders; once they were all trained to Level 10 and began their professions, they could indeed widen the gap with ordinary Transcendents even further. Various different professions, placed in different parts of civilization, could all play no small role. But no matter what, at this moment, human civilization was ranked first in both civilization and individual rankings! "Now it''s about holding on," Shen Hao looked at the information about the Underground City construction sent by Dong Gong. Now, a new blizzard had gradually taken shape, and the construction time for the Underground City faced certain difficulties. The estimated time was tight to the limit, and some places seemed impossible to complete before the settlement. After contemplating for a moment, Shen Hao visited the Undead World again. Over time, he had continuously harvested quite a number of Undead that had been nurtured to the limit that Ten Thousand Soul Banner could suppress; his total points were close to 1.8 trillion now, but to secure first place, he couldn''t afford to waste any and proceeded to harvest some Undead that could have been developed further! After all, even though the civilization was now ranked first, the gap was still not wide, and there was no guarantee that some civilizations were not doing the same as him, holding back for the last moment. Chapter 147 Siti People at the Construction Site It only took a moment of harvesting time, and the Level 19 Mall opened!The upgrading of Civilization Trial stores indeed exhibits a very obvious snowball effect. The more one resists the Trials, the more points they can obtain; and the more points one has, the easier it is to resist the Trials, thereby gaining even more points. This effect, under the triple points hack, could be said to be fully maximized. Previously, many were concerned that, given the increasingly higher amount of points needed for each store upgrade, it would become more and more difficult to level up later on. It was supposed to be that way. But Shen Hao could now obtain a large number of points at any moment. Just these farmed Undead alone could rapidly elevate him to the Level 20 Mall! In fact, once these three hundred Underground Cities were successively completed, he might even have the chance to directly ascend to Level 21! At this stage, being able to level up the store multiple times in a short period, just like at the beginning, would be absolutely unbelievable to other civilizations; it had far surpassed common understanding. But when facing this Civilization Trial, one must use hacks! "The Level 19 Mall, judging by technology alone, seems to have the capability to immigrate an entire star system," Shen Hao still habitually gauged the store levels by technological tiers. "However, a regular mall only carries White Level products, which are basic, civilian, and mass-producible items. Otherwise, a civilization of this tech level would be able to establish cities and bases on even more inhospitable Alien Planets." It was somewhat regrettable. Just by looking at these White products, one could roughly gauge the strength possessed by a civilization at this technological level. Without going into other details, Shen Hao even spotted a basic model of a fully automatic construction production line. Just one piece of equipment and some raw materials were enough to automatically and rapidly construct skyscrapers. One could imagine that if these products were of Blue, or even Purple or Gold Quality, fully automated large-scale construction could be achieved. "For the next hack, I''ll try to target the VIP product lock hack," Shen Hao thought to himself. But he didn''t delay his work. Fleets of transport spaceships took off from the Chosen One Association, continuously transporting products from the mall to all over the world. Even if the chilling wind howled and the environment was harsh, it posed no issue for these spaceships purchased directly from the mall. Points were being rapidly spent. As the Store Level rose, the prices increased accordingly. The White Level 19 Mall now even had space freighters, which when configured for passenger transport, could carry thousands of people at once, but their price was equally steep, at over six hundred million points! And that was after a 15% discount for VIP2. This goes to show that points, in a sense, equated to currency within a super-civilization, with everything from a loaf of bread to a Space Battleship having undergone a unified value conversion. Shen Hao didn''t keep too much in hand, quickly converting points into strength, for that was the essence of power. After all, a real surge in points was about to come! And at this very moment, Karla and the others had finally arrived on this planet. "You will stay here for now, as the first batch of specially designed air masks is limited," Shen Qian was still in charge of communication. "Physical examinations and vaccinations will also take place here. You''ll come batch by batch, and once completed, you''ll be quickly sent to various places to start working." Species from another planet naturally couldn''t just come over without precautions. Although the air components of Planet No.3 were similar to those of most Life Planets, there were still some differences, such as a higher oxygen concentration, which would require special masks for a short period. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, a detailed examination of the bacteria and viruses on this species had been conducted beforehand. Although there were some bacteria and viruses not found in humans, their types didn''t break the mold. With current scientific technology, they would not cause widespread harm; conversely, some of the routine viruses on the human side were somewhat dangerous to them, making vaccines necessary. It was fortunate that technology had advanced; the system mall had a complete set of technologies prepared for migration to Alien Planets. If it were in the past, just the preparations for migration would have taken a lot of time and energy. Not to mention being rapidly put to work. "Yes," Karla naturally accepted everything, behaving very docilely. She had already seen the scenery outside; it looked like a city that had been abandoned. Although it was also covered in snow, perhaps due to psychological effects, she always felt that this planet was filled with a vigorous and powerful vitality, starkly different from their planet that was on the verge of complete silence. "And the Chosen Ones among you," Shen Qian continued, "Within our civilization, all Chosen Ones are managed by the Chosen One Association. The same applies to you; the Association will assign you tasks based on your Talents and strength. However, according to the immigration laws, you can only earn half the contribution points, and failure will incur double the penalty." "Yes," Karla did not have any objections, she even felt a bit grateful. Even if it was only half, this was still a clear form of cultivation! She was now aware that the God''s store went up to Level 18! A Level 18 Mall! For them, who had only reached Level 9 at most before, this level had surpassed their imaginations; any item would be incomparable to resources from the past. They wouldn''t be carelessly abandoned, and with such cultivation available, for a group of people who had lost their own civilization, it was like a dream come true. "Then let''s begin. The Trial still threatens us, and no one can afford to slack off." Shen Qian ended with this statement. The word "us" in his speech made Karl and the others feel somewhat excited. Indeed, the Trial had not ended. But at this moment, they possessed a confidence unparalleled to what they had before. Thus, without a welcome party, a live broadcast, or even reception, one by one, the Siti people, wearing masks and injected with a high-efficiency mixed vaccine, were directly sent to various locations around the world in a state of tension and unease. The Chosen Ones, including Karl and his group, were no exception. Karla had initially planned to pay her respects to the great gods, but she wasn''t granted permission, because it was unnecessary. She was sent directly to a construction frontline along with Karl and several hundred of her own people. "This is the new storm area; a Ghost King hiding here recently appeared with several hundred undead whose strength is not insignificant," the person in charge explained the situation using a translation device, "The strength of the Ghost King is roughly around Level 8, and the rest of the undead are mainly above Level 5. Your mission is to patrol the construction site, and if you encounter any undead, you are to capture them alive! Remember, capture them alive, provided that the workers'' safety is ensured!" The equipment meant for capturing ghosts had already been distributed to them. It was not the Ten Thousand Soul Banner. Only Cultivators could use the Ten Thousand Soul Banner. The equipment now in use could be operated by most Chosen Ones. Of course, they couldn''t capture too many, but it was already standard issue for the Chosen Ones of human civilization. Karla had not anticipated that upon arriving here, she would truly be serving as a warrior. This made her realize once again that her past identity was indeed a thing of the past. "Your Majesty, please do not stray too far from me," Al said with a slightly tense expression after hearing the level of the undead. Of course, he was not scared, but rather worried that Karla might get hurt. "No," Karla shook her head firmly and said in a serious tone, "Call me clan leader. There is no ''Your Majesty'' here anymore. Also, I am here now as a warrior!" Yes, she was striving to adjust to her new identity. At that moment, she also noticed several curious glances directed at her. These gazes were filled with curiosity, pity, and not much malice; they did not crowd around but remained fully and tensely engaged in their tasks. From now on, she was a Chosen One of human civilization! Karla told herself in her heart. However, what she did not know was that a photo of her at the construction site had been posted online and had received a large amount of attention in a short time. Some people had already recognized her. This was none other than the Queen of the Siti Civilization! "They''ve actually got the Queen working on a construction site." "So what if she''s a Queen? Now they are our workers." "I have to say though, after seeing so many photos of Siti people, she is the cutest one." "No kidding, those big eyes, just like sapphires!" "We''ve also got Siti people here; they seem a bit timid." "Don''t bully them; they''ve been through enough. Their civilization is gone, and they''ve been abandoned by their Mother Planet." "Who dares? The Patrol Team will not let that pass. But I do want to have a chat." "You''re right. The translation devices already have the Siti people language pack." "Really? Let''s go, let''s try it out!" "..." Karla''s intuition wasn''t wrong; most humans were indeed curious about them. Apart from the Blood Demon, this was humanity''s first peaceful encounter with another alien species! Keep in mind, in the past, this was something that only existed in novels. Now it had become a reality and was happening right before their eyes. As soon as the lunch break arrived, a lot of people suddenly crowded around. Al immediately became nervous. "Don''t be nervous, don''t be nervous," the responsible person said with a smile, "Everyone is just a bit curious. It''s rest time now, just have a casual chat." "Yes, may I touch your ears?" a girl in her twenties asked Karla, her eyes shining, "They''re blue, just like the color of your eyes." "This..." Karla hesitated. But this moment of hesitation made the girl quickly wave her hands, "If it''s offensive, then pretend I didn''t ask." "If it''s a girl, then there''s no problem," Karla replied, slightly embarrassed, yet she still reached out, took the girl''s hand, and placed it on her head. Chapter 148 Ranking Settlement, Top of Both Lists! It seemed her hands were cold, causing her blue ears to twitch involuntarily.Suddenly, a wave of gasps of astonishment filled the air. "They can move." "Why can''t our ears move." "We don''t even have tails." "Can only girls touch them, or can boys..." "Get lost! I''ll accuse you of harassment!" "I''m just asking..." "..." Karla strained to listen to each sentence coming through the translator, watching the expression on each person''s face. The initial tension and unease she felt gradually began to fade away. Humans, indeed, were quite similar to the Siti people. Only, how long had it been since the Siti people had such a lively, cheerful atmosphere? Even in the despairing trial that left the Siti people hopeless, even facing the more terrifying undead, these citizens before her were still active and full of confidence. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is the strength of the advanced human civilization! Karla suddenly started chuckling. "Would you like me to sing a song for you, a song of the Siti people?" she said loudly, "I am the top artist among the Siti people after all." "Yes, please." The crowd around her immediately buzzed with anticipation, and someone even pulled out a sound system. More and more people gathered around, sitting down with their lunches in a circle. The moment Karla''s voice rang out, everyone wore an expression of amazement. It had to be said, excellent music truly was an art form shared by most civilizations. Even from a distant planet in another universe, from a distant civilization, different species, their music still contained the universal "beauty" of life. The people could even discern the nuances and passion in the singing, the fire and courage it contained. When the last note of the song dropped, the site couldn''t help but erupt in massive applause. Although applause wasn''t the Siti way of showing admiration, at that moment, even Al had no worries, because the people''s praise was expressed in their expressions, especially in their eyes. "Boom!" The sound that signaled the start of work rang in everyone''s communication devices, and everyone stood up at the first moment, quickly returning to their respective posts. The hard struggle was to continue, with everyone excitedly discussing the brief performance they just witnessed. The girl from before even turned her head and gave Karla a thumbs-up, her face alight with excitement. Karla, Al, and the others also stood up to continue their work. However, everyone''s expressions had become much more relaxed. "Our civilization has perished, and that is indeed a huge misfortune," Karla even whispered to her compatriots, "but coming here is indeed our good fortune." Indeed, every Siti person could see it. The majority of this civilization possessed noble virtues: kindness, enthusiasm, and hard work. For a civilization like theirs, living at the mercy of others, this naturally was also a great stroke of luck. However, soon, they had no time to think about all this. It was the last day before the first ranking settlement, and the schedule was extremely tight. All Chosen Ones could see their performance values on the rankings, and many were broadcasting them online, allowing everyone in the world who was paying attention to see as well. More and more people began to feel tense. People weren''t really clear about the specific significance of these rankings, but each reward in the Civilization Trial could potentially reduce death and sacrifice. Especially since their civilization had now secured first place! "Trouble! The civilization in second place is starting to surge up the rankings!" Song Cheng also started his live stream, with the highest number of viewers, yelling at that moment, "They''ve suddenly soared up, man, they''re definitely waiting for us!" Instantly, everyone tensed up. "We''re soaring too!" "Which civilization is in second place?" "Only eighteen hours left." "Have the performance values for the completed West City Dungeon gone up?" "The Blue Spring Dungeon is completed too!" "..." As some have suggested, some civilizations might indeed be using various means for a final ranking push, but humans were doing the same, with a large number of Dungeons conveniently finishing on the last day. What''s more, all these Dungeons were essentially relying on the products supplied by Shen Hao. All the points fed back to Shen Hao were able to get a threefold increase! The Chosen Ones, including the anxiously watching Siti Chosen Ones, could clearly see that the human civilization''s performance value was also firmly and rapidly rising! The second-place civilization, which seemed on the verge of catching up, was once again falling behind! And the gap was widening more and more! Not only was Song Cheng shouting in surprise, but Shen Hao was also watching his soaring points total! The points provided by these newly built underground cities were not as high as those from the first one. After all, every material and piece of equipment in that first underground city was operating at full capacity, even during the construction process there was constant preparation for later expansion, it could be said to be meticulously prepared. Offering even greater pressure resistance. However, when each of the other underground cities was completed, they could also provide Shen Hao with points ranging between two billion and three billion two hundred million! The three hundred underground cities, completed one after another, indeed brought about a real surge! Even Shen Hao, who had already tripled the gap with the second place in personal performance value, saw his numbers soar once again. Although it had no actual significance, the situation combined with the civilization ranking allowed all civilizations to clearly feel that the first place Chosen One came from the first-ranked civilization! All at once, the remaining seven civilizations felt a tremendous pressure. "So strong. Which civilization could it be?" "It''s no use, we can''t catch up." "The second place must be ours." "..." Voices like these emerged among the various civilizations, but some civilizations were clearly weakening, such as the fourth and fifth. In the end, what the ranking rewards were exactly remained an unknown to the vast majority of civilizations. Even for humans, it remained unclear. Erin Ellie''s memories regarding this matter seemed to be specially sealed, preventing the recollection of any specific details, but they knew that the rewards were indeed very important. If they could take first place, it would be no less rewarding than the rewards obtained from completing the trial at the end. As time edged closer, humans gradually cemented their position at the first place! Some people even began to offer early congratulations. And Shen Hao, looking at his Point Mall, advanced all the way to Level 20! The Level 20 mall, though not having jumped in growth like the Level 10 one, still required a total of five hundred billion points. And upon opening, a new page appeared as well. [Chosen One Equipment Forging] "Can I finally forge equipment?" Shen Hao''s eyes lit up. He now possessed a full set of Golden Legendary abilities, but his equipment still remained of Purple Quality. Don''t think this doesn''t make much of a difference. The impact of different quality equipment on one''s strength was significant. In fact, under the [Emperor] Profession, Shen Hao''s personal power could be quickly transformed into the power of the entire civilization. As of now, the number of individuals bestowed with his [Divine Gifted Divine Skills] had already exceeded one million. Each of them played a vital role in their respective fields. Especially in matters of construction and water supply. While food was plentiful, freshwater became an issue, and currently, many places heavily relied on the power of water elements granted by Shen Hao to replenish water resources. If Golden Legendary quality equipment could be obtained, Shen Hao''s strength would undoubtedly see a significant boost! He redirected his attention back to the page. Like the [Ability Ball Furnace], this Equipment Forging seemed exceedingly simple. "Insert raw materials, expend points, and you can choose to recast new equipment or upgrade its level. There is also a probability of failure, and equipment might even be damaged?" Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, "And it''s limited to personal use within the Extraordinary Domain, so it''s Chosen One equipment, right?" The raw materials could not only be various materials purchased from the mall but could also include various types of equipment and even equipment forged by the civilization itself! This page would automatically disassemble them. Clearly, compared to the Ability Ball Furnace, this function consumed more points. a lot of points were needed just for the materials. However, if a civilization had the technology to mass-produce equipment of decent quality using raw materials, that could undoubtedly save a tremendous amount of points. "Limited to the Extraordinary Domain, that means civilizations that are inherently on the Extraordinary Path have more of an advantage here," Shen Hao took a slow breath. In fact, the advantages and disadvantages of the technological and Extraordinary Domains were very clear. On the technological path, starting at White Level 10 or so, space travel was possible, whereas on the Extraordinary Path, even achieving supersonic speeds at White Level 10 wasn''t easy. In some aspects, the technological path might seem more advantageous in the early stages. "I''ll give it a try when I have enough points or wait for a cheat." Shen Hao exhaled slowly, not in a hurry to try. Mainly because the probabilities were indeed not high, especially at the Golden Legendary level. At the moment, points had more important uses. And at that moment, Shen Hao''s points were still soaring, even nearing the Level 21 Mall! It was when the Level 21 Mall truly arrived that the countdown for the ranking settlement finally reached the last moment! As the countdown hit zero, both individual and civilization rankings on those two markers stopped simultaneouslyHuman Civilization was first in both! The moment the Chosen Ones announced this, even if it was a result that had seemed certain already, countless people still erupted in cheers. The first among nine civilizations! This signified that their civilization was not just a survivor among these nine, but the Strongest! Pride in their civilization, coupled with the confidence to face the Trial, surged forth! And the newly-joined Siti people, were even more excited than the humans! Chapter 149 Generous Ranking Rewards! The Siti people allied with humans because they had no other choice.In the hearts of some Siti people, there was undoubtedly unease. In the cruel Civilization Trial, whether humans truly had the ability to survive was uncertain. But at this moment, they were surprised to discover that among the nine civilizations, human strength was so formidable! Rankings could not be faked. Although these rankings only represented performance over a certain period, they were actually not much different from real strength. At the very least, they could represent the ability to combat in the Trial! And their only viable choice turned out to be aligning with the strongest civilization! This was the most powerful among the nine civilizations! "If only one among the nine civilizations can survive the trial, it must definitely be the humans!" Carl, also an excited Siti, even seemed to hypnotize himself to bolster his confidence! However, at this moment of universal celebration, Shen Hao did not share in the joy. For him, this had already been an established fact. Shen Hao''s entire attention was on the notification that appeared on his panel. [Your civilization has been awarded first place in the first ranking settlement of this trial.] Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [As the Chosen One with the highest contribution value within your civilization, you will make the reward selection for your civilization.] [Please choose any three of the following three rewards.] [1,World Tree Sapling] [2,Sky Barrier] [3,Life Element Environment] "Choose any three out of three rewards?" Shen Hao paused for a moment when he saw this notification. But he quickly realized that it was definitely the effect of the hack! It was the second hack that Shen Hao had chosen to install. Although it was unclear if it was originally choose one or choose two, with the effect of this hack, it had changed to choose all three. All three rewards were now his! It had to be said, this apparent glitch functioning without detection once again confirmed that the Civilization Trial did not have an administrator, or a self-awareness; otherwise, it would have been easily noticed. At this moment, Shen Hao did not dwell much but just marveled at the hack''s power briefly before turning his attention to the three rewards. After acquiring them, he could now view detailed information about each reward. [Name: World Tree Sapling] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 1 (43)] [Capable of rooting across the whole world, possessing powerful life force and purification abilities, the World Tree is the promoter of a world flourishing with life, able to quickly restore vitality even to a lifeless place, and it is also a protector of life, purifying anything harmful to life with all its might.] [Note: Life force will aid in the World Tree''s rapid growth.] "Restore vitality and purify the environment?" After truly understanding the function of the World Tree, Shen Hao felt a slight joy in his heart. Not to mention the environmental purification, but restoring vitality is indeed something humans need. And not just humans, but any planet would need this power! Especially as, in this Civilization Trial, the whole planet''s ecological environment had already suffered tremendous damage! Besides aquatic and subterranean life, the majority of fauna and flora could not survive in such harsh conditions; the once dense forests, lush grasslands, and those rolling green hills all disappeared without a trace. Even if the climate were to warm up after passing the trial, how many lengthy years would it take to revert to its former state! It''s more likely that it will never return to its former state, and the environmental degradation may even worsen further. In this case, World Tree had arrived just in time! If the rewards had been a choice of one out of three, Shen Hao felt that he would likely have chosen the World Tree. "Need life force-nourished energy to thrive... there indeed are related items in the store," Shen Hao thought as he looked at the World Tree, still only a sapling, considering planting it on the island headquarters of the Chosen One Association. After all, this place had become the safest spot in the entire world. And it also had significant room for expansion. However, there was no rush to make a decision right now. Shen Hao looked towards the second reward. [Name: Sky Barrier] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 20 (40)] [Comprised of a total of one hundred and eight towers, capable of forming a massive barrier that covers the entire planet when necessary, possessing potent defensive power against external attacks.] [Note: Sky Barrier will consume immense energy, and the characteristics of the energy will also affect the barrier''s strength.] This reward was straightforward but also surprised Shen Hao. Previously on the Siti''s planet, several civilizations from Planet No.5 had been captured during this period and interrogated; not much intelligence was extracted, but even from these few pieces of information, the situation did not look optimistic. The civilization on Planet No.5 claimed themselves as Desert Tower. This was a translated name. It was not the name of a species, but the name of a governing body, originally meaning "Tower in the Desert," carrying connotations of salvation and singularity. The Desert Tower was a typical authoritative institution that had controlled the entire civilization through a war four hundred years ago and then monopolized technological development, achieving absolute control over all individuals through implantable mechanical transformations. Ordinary low-level individuals, even lacked the privilege to "experience emotions." Although it was an instinct of life, it was suppressed by the chip in their minds. For the high-levels of the Desert Tower, ordinary people in the civilization were merely cheap and handy machines, a situation that had not changed even after the opening of the Extraordinary Path. Facing such a civilization, peace was indeed a minuscule probability. Unfortunately, humans were struggling to establish an absolute defense line in outer space to prevent enemies from threatening their Mother Planet with deadly weapons of mass destruction. And the Sky Barrier undoubtedly greatly reduced the threat! This was extremely important in the context of the Desert Tower civilization. At this moment, Shen Hao even felt somewhat relieved that there was a Ranking Reward Hack. Otherwise, if he really had to choose between these two rewards, he would probably have a difficult time deciding for a while. And he understood why ranking rewards were seen as the hope for some weaker civilizations to turn the tables in adversity! They were all high-quality Golden Legendary treasures! In terms of quality and level, they even greatly surpassed the Mage Tower structure he had drawn during the last Civilization Trial settlement! However, one was a Civilization Reward, and the other a personal reward, so they couldn''t be simply compared. Shen Hao then looked at the last item. [Name: Life Element Environment] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 10 (40)] [This reward belongs to the Extraordinary Elements; its level is equal to the world''s Extraordinary Element Level. Under this element, most extraterrestrial lives can largely ignore the discomfort caused by air, environment, gravity, etc., and have the opportunity to survive.] [Note 1: This element has self-limiting properties; exceeding limits will also result in death.] [Note 2: Your world will be suitable for most species, but be careful, this may also attract the coveting of other civilizations!] "This reward..." Shen Hao took a slight breath inwardly. Just from the name, he couldn''t tell the specific use of the reward at first. But now he knew. This was an extraordinary element that could allow outsiders to adapt to their world as well! This was equally important! After all, from the current situation, for a civilization to quickly become powerful, conquering, absorbing, and controlling other civilizations was essential. Like the Siti people, they were already very similar to humans, but upon arriving at their planet, they still needed breathing masks. They would be uncomfortable in many places. It might be manageable in the short term, but in the long term, it would undoubtedly affect these civilizations'' sense of belonging to this planet. How could they compete with the freedom of their own Mother Planet if even the air wasn''t theirs? Originally, Shen Hao thought that this problem could only be solved with the continuous increase in the average Extraordinary Level of individuals, through the growing strength of the individuals themselves, but unexpectedly, this ranking reward had resolved it directly! "Three rewards, and there isn''t one I wouldn''t want; good thing I had the hack," Shen Hao couldn''t help feeling relieved once again. The hack was indeed well implemented! These three rewards would enhance the strength of the Human Civilization substantially in various aspects. Though he didn''t know what the second and third place rewards were, they must not be too bad either; given the situation, the ranking settlement next month was likely to be even more intense! But no matter what, Shen Hao must secure first place! With the effect of the Ranking Reward Hack, the value of this first place was extremely high! "It''s time to see what the personal first-place reward is," Shen Hao, filled with anticipation, opened the individual leaderboard. A settlement notification appeared. [In this Civilization Trial''s first ranking settlement, you have achieved the first place on the Chosen One leaderboard] [You can choose any three of the following rewards] [1, Custom Golden Legendary Professional Equipment x2] [2, Golden Legendary Ability Ball Experience Pack x100] [3, Ability Bar x1] Compared to the Civilization Reward, the Chosen One ranking rewards were simpler and easier to understand. However, Shen Hao hadn''t expected that ranking rewards would also include the opportunity to obtain an ability bar. Even just one was quite rare. The other two rewards were equally impressive. The Golden Legendary Ability Ball Experience Pack equated to a hundred ability balls with the ability "None," significantly increasing the level of abilities. It''s important to remember that abilities, unlike talents, could only be upgraded through the investment of the same type of ability balls, or the same type of Secondary Ability Balls. Even with Shen Hao using a hack, getting the same type of ability balls was not so easy. This would still be a substantial expenditure. And if this reward were converted into points, without the hack, it would undoubtedly amount to an astronomical figure! Even with Shen Hao''s hack, it still held considerable value! Chapter 150 Emperor Profession Exclusive Equipment! After all, having one hundred Golden Legendary Abilities is beneficial, but having one hundred of the same Golden Legendary Abilities, is incredibly difficult.Shen Hao had not yet managed to discover all the Golden Legendary Abilities; new abilities were continuously appearing. The Civilization Trial encompassed domains that seemed inexhaustible. Shen Hao was extremely satisfied with this reward; it was hugely useful for him! What remained were the Golden Legendary Profession Exclusive Equipment. And directly two pieces! "Customized equipment? It does seem interesting." If random pieces of equipment were involved, then even Golden Legendary ones weren''t particularly valuable. After all, at the Level 20 Mall, the "Equipment Forging" function had already been enabled. With clear probabilities set, as long as enough points were invested, one could always have a chance to obtain Golden Legendary Level equipment. But customized Profession Exclusive Equipment was different. Shen Hao''s "Emperor" profession was unique. According to the Civilization Trial, no one else past or future would have the same profession. Customized Profession Exclusive Equipment under such circumstances would certainly contain the Civilization Trial''s assessment of the "Emperor" profession. This should significantly aid Shen Hao in exploring and controlling this profession. At that moment, Shen Hao directly began his first customization attempt. [Please choose the desired type of equipment] [Defense][Attack][Functional][Comprehensive] Shen Hao pondered momentarily and chose functional. For him, whether it was defense or attack, those were secondary, as can be seen from the Chosen One rankings; no Chosen One at his level was more powerful! Not even close! As for comprehensive, as the name suggests, it consists of both attack and defense, and for Shen Hao, that also seemed somewhat lacking. Better to try functional. [Please choose one of the following primary directions] [Control][Cultivation][Observation][Rescue][Comprehensive] "There''s also a comprehensive option under functional types?" Shen Hao hesitated this time; these directions all seemed fine. In the end, he directly chose comprehensive. [Please select a main appearance] [Weapon][Armor][Tool][Other] This one was easier to understand; Shen Hao pondered for a moment and directly chose [Tool]. After all, since he chose functionality, weapons or armor didn''t seem quite right. [Customizing, please wait] Just three choices led to this display. "It seems that although it''s called customization, there''s still an element of randomness," Shen Hao whispered to himself. He did not have to wait long; in just a moment, amidst dazzling, magnificent golden light, a piece of equipment materialized directly on the interface. The appearance slightly stunned Shen Hao. Because, it was distinctly a golden throne! Yes, a throne. It wasn''t large, just big enough for one person to sit, with armrests on both sides, a very high back, and a clear engraving on top, precisely the one representing Shen Hao''s previous "Power Projection"! A golden base with black-gold patterns, adorned as if a vast river of stars were flowing across it. The overall design was not flashy but quite simple; however, just looking at it, one could feel a pressure coming forth. This pressure, Shen Hao was very familiar with. It was highly similar to his "Dominator Pressure," yet seemed to blend in the majesty of a ruler. Shen Hao was quite pleased with the appearance. He directly looked at the detailed introduction. [Name: Emperor''s Throne] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 17 (50)] [Belongs to the throne of the Emperor, only a Chosen One of the Emperor profession is qualified to sit, when seated, will greatly strengthen the Emperor''s control over the entire civilization. One can see any place within the civilization''s territory and can send consciousness to descend at any time, while also strengthening all authority within the territory.] [Note 1: Equipment level will increase along with the Emperor''s level.] [Note 2: More functions can be freely explored and improved.] "Indeed comprehensively functional," Shen Hao looked at the simple introduction, and it did not fall short of his expectations. One could only say, this item was indeed formidable. However, its actual effect still needed to be seen. Shen Hao directly summoned the equipment. The moment it appeared in front of him, it felt even more magnificent than it seemed in the illustrations. And that familiar, comforting feeling continuously enveloped him. This was not only due to a similar pressure but also because Shen Hao could clearly feel that this piece of equipment not only belonged to him but also to their civilization! He could even see more details on the back, minute patterns, also depicting many events from their entire civilization''s history to the present. It even included some myths! Shen Hao was among them, seeing a picture that clearly represented the Suiren Clan starting a fire by drilling wood. On the other side, there was also the story of Prometheus stealing fire! Just from a cultural standpoint, this equipment would possess a unique status! Shen Hao slowly exhaled, turned around, and sat on it. He wasn''t sure if it was an illusion, but at that moment, he even felt as if he were to shoulder the entire civilization. But soon, he was stunned by the surging tight connection that came flowing in. The Emperor''s power did not come from the civilization, what the civilization could increase was his rate of power growth. Previously, with each massive consumption of points, the power of the civilization continued to enhance, and so did Shen Hao''s rate of power growth. Experience more on empire He didn''t even need to use any high-level resources, and he had quickly reached Level 17. And at the moment he sat down, he could clearly feel that his power growth rate had instantly soared by more than double! "Level 18 is also just within reach now," Shen Hao was quite surprised. But that wasn''t all. In the past, he could vaguely project a strand of his consciousness by the call of some people, seeing what was actually happening. But now, it was just a thought, and the images directly appeared in his mind. Those were the people who were struggling to build on the front lines, Cultivators who were waving the Ten Thousand Soul Banner and still trying hard to clear the Undead, and also workers who were fully engaged in production on the assembly line. Even people like Karla, who were celebrating the human civilization''s first victory in the settlement with the people, could be seen clearly. Perhaps he couldn''t reach every place in the world yet, but undeniably, he could see the places he wanted to see in the shortest possible time! "If I keep growing like this, wouldn''t I really be omnipresent?" Shen Hao pondered with a slight smile, not minding it much. From the moment he got the cheat, the moment he acquired the "Sovereign," he was very clear about his future, his pursuit. Just as he said to everyone that day. He wanted to become the "Savior" of the entire civilization. Now, he was merely getting continuously closer to that step. "Hmm?" Shen Hao suddenly sensed something, looked up, and gazed at outer space, the Planet No.6 that was to the left and right of Planet No.3, equally close to them. A new transcendent fluctuation was coming from this planet. But it was not an exploration like before, rather, it was conveying a message. The content of which, Shen Hao obtained immediately. "Interesting," he murmured with a slight rise of his eyebrows, "with peaceful intentions, hoping to deepen understanding, to cope with the crisis together?" Indeed, the transmitted information contained a lot of content, there were introductions about themselves, as well as their greetings to them. But overall, the expressed meaning was just one. Deepen understanding, cope with the crisis together. From the current situation, only the Siti Civilization, which ranked last in performance value, was negative. The rest, even the civilization ranked eighth, were positive. This represented that they were still holding on, not like the Siti Civilization, which was heading towards destruction without any resistance. Under these circumstances, such a message that seemed to be with a "friendly" attitude indeed deserved attention. Moreover, apart from those two unknown planets behind the sun, Planet No.6 and Planet One were the largest. Their volumes were several times the size of the Human Mother Planet, not to mention their surface area. This represented abundant resources, a large population. Adding to that, the strength they showed from their performance values in the Extraordinary Domain not to be underestimated. Ranking first in performance values only indicated their success in combating trials, it did not mean that their strength was definitely the strongest. "The Global United Front has also received the intelligence," Shen Hao looked towards the Global United Front''s display. An emergency meeting had already been called. He was not in a hurry to decide anything, but looked at the remaining equipment slot. After experiencing the functional potency, this time, he decided to choose "Attack!" Yes, it was attack. Because Shen Hao had realized through the "Emperor''s Throne" that maybe the power of this custom equipment would far exceed his initial expectations. Perhaps his current power was strong enough within the civilization, but with attack-oriented equipment, it would undoubtedly enhance significantly. Maybe, it could even pose a threat to other civilizations. If so, the significance would be completely different. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The reason for not choosing defense was naturally because he already had the Sky Barrier, and his personal safety was obviously not so easily threatened. After choosing [Attack], new options appeared. [Please choose the following main direction] [Strength][Distance][Range][Comprehensive] Shen Hao blinked his eyes, without any hesitation, directly chose [Distance]! He chose weapon type, specifically targeting other civilizations. Even if not within reach, but coupled with the powerful observation capability of the "Emperor''s Throne," it should be enough for him to deal with enemies within the planet. The next moment, it seemed he directly skipped choosing the appearance. The same dazzling and grandeur light appeared in front of him. That was a scepter! A scepter that looked like a long spear, understated yet luxurious, and like the "Emperor''s Throne," contained a unique suppression! Chapter 151 Where the Scepter Points, There Lies the Territory! Shen Hao was quite pleased with its appearance.He hardly had any need for close combat, even if he were provided with a knife or a sword, they would more likely be used merely as ornaments. He then directly checked the system information. [Name: Emperor''s Scepter] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 17 (50)] [A scepter exclusive to the Emperor profession, with spatial attributes, it embodies imperial authority and can tear through space, directly reaching distant lands with immense power! It can also open teleportation channels! Enabling the Emperor''s warriors to expand territories and wage war afar!] [Note: Where the scepter goes, the land becomes the crown''s!] The moment Shen Hao saw the system information, his attention was immediately captured by the words "teleportation channel." It could open a teleportation channel? Could it open a channel to other planets? If it really could, then this scepter''s functionality would be far more crucial than martial force! You must understand, transportation is critical for a civilization, especially in external matters. The reason that the various civilizations have been able to maintain a semblance of peace is largely due to the limitations of space transportation capability! If one could truly deploy troops to other planets, that would undoubtedly grant a significant strategic advantage! Shen Hao raised his hand, and the next moment, a two-meter-long scepter appeared before him. Like the Emperor''s Throne, it was intertwined with black and gold, simple in style, but filled with an oppressive might unique to Shen Hao; even the scepter''s might was a notch above the rest. Even without grasping it, Shen Hao felt that the scepter was an extension of his own power! His power could attach to the scepter without any hindrance! Even across thousands of miles or even farther, it was all the same! His consciousness could also attach to the scepter at any time. "To see the scepter is to see the Emperor?" Shen Hao murmured to himself, as if he had begun to understand a bit of the core design of this equipment. The so-called power of space was simply there to deepen his connection with it. However, at that moment, Shen Hao had already mastered the full capabilities of the scepter. But he was slightly disappointed. Indeed, it could open a rapid passage, but not like a door as Shen Hao had imagined. Instead, it enveloped certain individuals with a unique force and teleported them alongside the scepter. That meant, to transport a group of people each time, substantial power would need to be consumed. The farther the distance, the more people, the greater the consumption. At the current stage, it was fine to bring a few powerful beings along with the scepter, but directly deploying an army was almost impossible. But the future held promise. Shen Hao sat on the Emperor''s Throne, the scepter floating quietly beside him. After pondering for a moment, he contacted Dong Gong directly. It wasn''t through using a communication device as before; his voice appeared right next to Dong Gong''s ear at that moment. Dong Gong was in a meeting, discussing information received from Planet No. 6 with some people. When Shen Hao''s voice emerged, Dong Gong was a tad surprised. But he quickly realized something and stood up to reply softly, "President." The next moment, the previously heated discussion in the meeting went silent. Everyone turned to look at Dong Gong. "The ranking rewards have been fully claimed, yielding a substantial harvest," Shen Hao briefly mentioned the rewards and then continued, "The World Tree will take root across the entire planet, it can be planted anywhere, but for the Sky Barrier''s one hundred and eight towers, you''ll need to select the locations and clear space for them." "Understood," Dong Gong replied without betraying any emotion, though he could hardly conceal his delight. This was indeed great news! Frankly, the Analysis Department had certain predictions about the ranking rewards, unanimously believing that they wouldn''t be minor and that they would definitely aid in combating the Trial. However, the level of opulence greatly exceeded expectations! All three rewards were incredibly important! Securing first place could indeed significantly alleviate the Trial crisis! Though not for the first time, Dong Gong once again felt fortunate to have Shen Hao on their side. He immediately switched to another meeting, quickly planning the ground layout for the Sky Barrier while simultaneously, Shen Hao took out the World Tree. As a Legendary Treasure, the World Tree was indeed no ordinary thing. Even now, as just a half-meter-tall sapling, one could feel an incredibly rich life force emanating from it. Whether the branches or the green leaves, they had a crystal-like quality, as if it wasn''t just a tree but a kind of precious artwork. What was even more astonishing were its roots. Shen Hao had initially thought that the World Tree''s roots would grow into the soil like an ordinary tree, spreading throughout the entire world. But it was only now that he discovered the roots of the World Tree were not actually solid but rather an illusory energy, rooted in the void. As soon as it was taken out, it began to grow slowly, continuously delving into the essence of this world. It truly could be planted anywhere. After some contemplation, Shen Hao still decided to plant it on the island where the Chosen One Association''s headquarters were located. There was no other reason, this place was already the safest in the world. Even without Shen Hao present, the Mage Tower and the many powerful Chosen Ones who returned for rest would be able to protect this place to the greatest extent. Moreover, this island had a lot of room for expansion. In the future, it could possibly become a new continent. Shen Hao found a location not far behind the Mage Tower, near the entrance to the Pocket World Blessed Land on the island, and gently placed it on the ground. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In an instant, the roots kept extending, and the earth seemed to help it grow even more while it kept drawing in the Extraordinary Elements from the air. In just a few breaths'' time, it had grown nearly a meter tall. Shen Hao thought for a moment and took out some Life Spring. This was a white item from the Level 21 system mall, considered the most valuable item infused with Life Force. Just a few drops could restore a severely injured ordinary person to their healthiest state. The moment it was poured out, the World Tree began to grow wildly. It quickly reached two meters, three meters... By the time Shen Hao had poured out more than a dozen bottles, spending several hundred million points, he could clearly feel the roots of the World Tree reaching deeply into the entire world. Everywhere they went, trees and grasslands that should have been frozen and utterly destroyed by blizzards, and even a few animals, seemed to recover a bit of vitality. This was something that only Shen Hao, as an Emperor, could perceive. But Shen Hao clearly understood that once the snowstorm passed, the power of the World Tree would truly burst forth, and their entire planet might become even more prosperous! "It''s absorbing quite quickly," Shen Hao pondered for a moment and then gave instructions to assign several Chosen Ones with Talents related to life to take special care of it. Now, including the Chosen Ones from the Siti people, the number of Chosen Ones in the entire civilization had surpassed twenty thousand. For the vast base of the civilization, this was still pitifully small, but when gathered together, it was also a not insignificant force. After dozens of minutes, the reply from Dong Gong arrived swiftly as well. The site for the Sky Barrier Tower had been determined, and personnel were being urgently dispatched to clear it. At this moment, the average temperature on the surface of the earth had already dropped to around minus twenty degrees Celsius. With the help of rapidly produced cold-weather equipment and a certain level of Transcendent Cultivation, most people were still able to live in such an environment. However, leaving the cities with high-rise buildings, the snow and cold winds could pose a deadly threat just as easily. Therefore, such tasks had to be given to Chosen Ones or Cultivators with strong abilities. Karla, Al, and others had received this task. Your next read is at empire "We are heading ten kilometers away, to clear a circular area with a diameter of three hundred meters in that forest," the person in charge told Karla, then paused and suddenly smiled, "Oh, right, they said you can now go without wearing breathing masks." "Hm?" Karla paused when she heard the translation. But without any hesitation, she reached out and removed her mask directly. She took a deep breath. Then, to her surprise, she found that the slight suffocation she originally felt had truly vanished without a trace! "This is..." She looked at the person in charge, somewhat excited. "It''s one of the rewards for ranking first in civilization, you''re quite lucky," the person in charge smiled and said. "That''s great!" Karla even breathed greedily, disregarding the chill of the air completely. She understood what this meant for the Siti people! Previously, wearing a mask always felt like interfacing with the world through a barrier. She believed that she wasn''t the only Siti who felt this way, and that mask seemed to constantly remind them that they were outsiders to this world. But now, in such a short time, breathing the air of this world, feeling everything around her with her own body, it was as if they had truly been accepted here! Karla was so moved, tears fell from her eyes. "Alright, alright, the task is the most important," The person in charge, a not-so-old woman, seemed somewhat helpless at this time. From her interactions over this period, she naturally understood that this Siti Queen, who supposedly had just ascended the throne not long ago, was very emotional. That was probably a common trait among artists. "Yes, the task is most important!" Karla took another deep breath, feeling the warmth inside overpowering the coldness of the air. She got to work and was very diligent. Upon arriving at the site, they had cleared a space as big as a small square in just half a day. Just after they reported back and moved out of the way, a towering Sky Barrier Tower suddenly appeared out of nowhere! It wasn''t very large in diameter, appearing as if made from welded bespoke metal pipes, but it was incredibly high! Even Shen Hao was a bit surprised by the height of each tower, all exceeding three thousand meters! Truly reaching for the skies! Chapter 152 The Powerful Magic Civilization Unapologetically, these towers would have been considered a grand engineering feat among the previous Human Civilization.Over a hundred towers, each rising three thousand meters high, were scattered across the entire world, observable even from outer space. In fact, as these towers had emerged, something indeed was discovered on Planet No.6 at this time. It was a vast Floating City. As the collective effort of an entire species over a thousand years and three to four generations, Sky Vault City was not only a symbol of the species'' unified authority but also a Holy Land for all Magic Users seeking convergence. Here, the pinnacle of the entire species'' wisdom converged. This naturally included space exploration devices. Since the start of the Trial, they had been closely and continuously Observing the situation of several nearby civilizations. And at this moment, The Sage''s Council, symbolizing the pinnacle of the species'' authority, was convened once again. In the center of Sky Vault City, inside the immensely vast Sage Hall, fourteen Sages stood at fourteen positions, with gigantic sculptures representing each of them behind. In appearance, they were more similar to Humans, except for their snow-white skin which bore faint green lines, easily reminiscent of a species from fantasythe Elves. "This is the latest situation observed by the ''Heavenly Eye''", said an elderly voice as a large projection appeared in the center of the hall. Stay updated through empire It was a planet enveloped in white. It was indeed the Mother Planet of humans. As the projection of the planet was further enlarged, everyone could clearly see the towers that kept emerging, striking the sky like drawn swords. "We dare not probe too deeply. A new Revelation once again tells us that there is an incredibly terrifying presence on this planet, terrifying to the extent that even a slight glimpse can shatter the Revelation.", the elderly voice spoke again. The one who spoke was Leman, the leader among the fourteen Sages. Although the fourteen Sages were equal in status, if one were to choose a ''Great Sage'', it would undoubtedly be Leman. For he was the first Sage and now the oldest Sky Spirit Grand Mage. Indeed, this species identified themselves as the "Sky Spirit Clan", implying they were the favored children of the heavens, and this self-designation was indeed apt for this world. The Sky Spirit Clan were not the only intelligent species in this world from the beginning. Because the world was simply too vast. However, compared to other species, they naturally possessed powerful Magic Talents and had an extended lifespan of five hundred human years, with some powerful Magic Users even living longer. But their prolonged lifespan also diminished their species'' desire to reproduce. A gestation period that lasted twenty years made many who were consumed by magic unwilling to waste time. Until three thousand years ago, one of the greatest forebears of the Sky Spirit Clan created a reproduction magic called "Life Cradle", allowing the Sky Spirit People to gestate new life externally, and although such life was not as powerful as the original Sky Spirit People, it still possessed a lifespan of three hundred years, far exceeding that of other species. The surge in population rapidly increased the strength of the entire Sky Spirit Clan, forcing them to expand further for more resources, gradually spreading their presence across the world. Until a thousand years ago, when they completely dominated every corner of this planet. All beings lay prostrate at the feet of the Sky Spirit Clan. They had no rivals and it should have stayed that way until the Civilization Trial emerged. At this moment, facing the warning tone of Leman, a younger female voice rang out. "Leman, but they do not seem powerful," said a young and beautiful Sky Spirit person, her eyes and hair color different from other Sky Spirit People, both pure white. Her gaze was focused on the projection in front of her. "Their cities lack the spiritual light of magic power; they are poor in resources, faced with storms, they can only build primitive high walls. Even if there really is a lucky one who obtains a strong Talent, is it really worth our attention, even worth sending an invitation?" This statement seemed to receive quite a bit of support. Some Sages did not speak, but they had already conveyed their stance. Until Leman, his eyes now somewhat cloudy, focused on this young newly-appointed Sage. "Amamin, you too are a lucky one; you should know the power of a strong Talent," Leman''s elderly voice carried even greater authority, "Don''t forget the lesson from the first Trial. Arrogance will bring our civilization a painful price." Amamin did not speak. She acknowledged Leman''s words, but some things were not so easily changed. As one of the rare native Sky Spirit People of this era, she was born with extraordinary Talent, reaching the pinnacle of research in defensive magic at a young age, and after the advent of the Civilization Trial, she had even received a Purple Epic Level Talent! The entire civilization had only two so far! "During the last Trial, we indeed paid a price for our arrogance, and we should learn from that lesson," another voice suddenly appeared. "Had we not overlooked the disease, we should have passed the Trial quickly; past understandings no longer apply now." With these words, the tone was set. The last Trial had been a mysterious and powerful virus that swept through them. As early as 1,300 years ago, the Sky Spirit People had essentially eradicated all diseases caused by viruses, and their most powerful healing magic was sufficient to purify all viruses. Thus, even when there were some troubling trends with the virus, they still did not pay much attention. In the end, they lost a full ten percent of their population in this disaster! It was an exceedingly dangerous ratio, with the infected even surpassing half. The destruction of the civilization was nearly within sight. If they hadn''t found a way at the last minute, the death rate would have rapidly soared in a short time. This indeed made the invincible Sky Spirit People for thousands of years feel the danger of extinction. "Regardless, the distance between us is laid out here," Leman spoke again, "The strength of that mysterious powerful being might surpass ours, and we should prioritize peace." "But before that, we need to understand them further," another sage spoke up, turning to another person, "Hughes, what''s the situation with the undead in that civilization?" There were fourteen sages gathered this time, and it was not just to discuss the new, unknown towers appearing on the human planet. In fact, they highly suspected that the terrifying strong being hinted at in the "Revelation" was the top-ranked Chosen One. Only a performance value several times greater could bring such a terrifying revelation. In fact, during this period, apart from sending that previous message representing "friendship," they had been very cautiously probing that planet in various ways. And this gathering was because the sage named Hughes had received intelligence. "I briefly probed the aura of the Undead World; it is very strong, not weaker than ours," Hughes, shrouded in a black cloak and emitting a cold aura similar to that of the undead, paused for a moment before continuing in a hoarse voice, "However, I did not observe any extraordinarily powerful undead on the surface, nor were there any groups. Either all the undead are hiding in the Undead World or have always been kept within a safe number..." Just these words alone made all fourteen sages wear a solemn expression. Even including the inwardly proud Amamin. For them, although the current cold wave and blizzards were equally troublesome, there were also strategies to cope with them. They could create large-scale defensive magic capable of surrounding cities. Although the city''s temperature continued to drop, at least with the combination of other magics, they could survive. But the undead, those unprecedentedly powerful creatures, were too terrifying. Especially their horrifying growth rate. Some cities had even been completely overrun, with intelligent undead kings leading large numbers of undead and occupying their cities, growing stronger at a frightening rate. This was the real natural disaster, the real crisis. Therefore, it was hard for them to imagine that a civilization that seemed only capable of resisting storms with large city walls had managed to suppress the undead. "Perhaps, this is precisely what that powerful being has brought," Leman said in an aged voice. "I propose that we deepen our contact further; it might be dangerous, but we cannot remain ignorant about them." "Agreed." "Agreed." "Agreed." "Opposed." "I also oppose," spoke Amamin at this moment, her eyebrows slightly furrowed as she continued, "Although the undead are terrifying, we are not without hope of defeating them; however, this civilization struggles even with blizzards. Once contact deepens, they might seek our help. Frankly speaking, the disadvantages outweigh the benefits." "Exactly," another sage who seemed supportive of Amamin''s argument added, "Just one strong being, perhaps powerful enough, could be dragged down by a weak civilization and might not be able to protect its people from blizzards. Once they learn of our strength, there is a great chance that they might threaten us with their individual power." "Sending a message of peace is enough; we should focus on our own Trial." "No, at this distance, we will inevitably make contact sooner or later," "Let''s then talk about it when the time comes; we don''t need to assist other civilizations." "..." The sages clearly had some disagreement. But that was the necessity of the Sage''s Council. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was also one of the most precious "legacies" left by the former sage who once ruled over the entire Sky Spirit Clan, ensuring the unity of the Sky Spirit Clan while also ensuring the decentralization of power. Chapter 153 Are You Still Threatened by the Undead? ```In the final vote, the fourteen Sages encountered an awkward voting ratio. Seven to seven. Half of the Sages believed that they should deepen the connection as soon as possible, while the other half believed that since a "friendly" attitude had already been conveyed, there was no need to seek further contact in the short term. It was sufficient to wait for a reply and keep a close watch. Since the final vote resulted in a tie, the matter had to be set aside, and, in the end, it was the opposition that saw their outcome prevail. "We need a new Sage," Leman immediately added, "In the past, we were accustomed to careful and slow actions, but with the Trial approaching fiercely, we need greater efficiency. Any delay could lead to a heavy price." On this point, there were not many objectionsten votes in favor. The discussion about the selection of a new Sage subsequently began. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meanwhile, in human civilization, the Global Unified Association quickly determined a course of action in response to the friendly message from Planet No.6. "We have decided to respond actively and dispatch an envoy to deepen our understanding," Dong Gong reported to Shen Hao, "Although we have little intelligence at the moment, several points can be made clear. It is likely a world that primarily follows the path of magic and is resource-rich. It could form a good complement to us. If we can launch economic, technical, and even military cooperation, it could bring immense benefits to both sides." Indeed, this was an easily observable fact. Such a civilization, likely heavily steeped in magic, could significantly compensate for humanity''s own shortcomings in the magic realm if a close relationship could truly be established. Moreover, considering the size of the planet, its natural resources were certainly exceptionally abundant, especially some rare magic resources. More importantly, deepening ties and cooperation could also provide a significant advantage when facing other civilizations. The more alliances, the fewer enemies. With multiple interests at stake, and facing a civilization that had initiated friendly communication, making this choice was not difficult. Naturally, Shen Hao had no objections. For him, he was actually quite hopeful of gaining more allies. On one hand, it could better withstand the Trial, and on the other, it could further enhance its strength through cooperation and exchanges. And so, an official response was sent out promptly. The method chosen was not radio, but magic as well. Within the Level 21 Mall, both magic and cultivation had reached another phase of advancement compared to the over 10 levels. This was already the Extraordinary Third Stage. This kind of large-scale, long-distance magic communication naturally existed. In comparison to technological means like radio, the greatest convenience was that it required no translation. It could precisely transmit the necessary communication directly into the consciousness of living beings, making it more suitable for initial interactions between different civilizations. Somewhat unexpectedly, although the other side had sent the message first, it took a full three days after humanity responded to receive a reply, accepting and welcoming the dispatch of envoys from human civilization. That''s right, it took three days! In those three days, the first batch of people had already settled into the Underground City, and a large number of production industries were also moved there. Additionally, the construction of the second batch of 632 Underground Cities began, and various superior technologies and equipment from the Level 21 Mall were transported to various places, quickly increasing the civilization''s strength. Even the recently planted World Tree had grown to twenty meters tall. Under the looming crisis of the Civilization Trial, three days were enough to witness many changes. This also made some people realize that this civilization might not be as enthusiastic as they first thought. However, regardless, since the other side had agreed, the diplomatic mission still had to be formed. Yang Jun participated once again, but this time they also dispatched Liu Ruoxi and part of the magic professionals among the Chosen Ones. With Liu Ruoxi and Yang Jun''s complementary offensive and defensive capabilities, their safety could be ensured to the greatest extent. Of course, a larger guarantee still rested with Shen Hao. Although he did not go, and did not imbue power into these two individuals as he did before, he was now able to maintain constant attention, and at this distance, he was also capable of providing interstellar support in an instant through the Emperor''s Scepter. No matter what situation was inside that planet, he believed they could ensure the safety of the envoy. The envoy was dispatched swiftly. With the major upgrade of the mall, the technological domain of the Space Shuttle had undergone tremendous changes. This one was a standard Space Battleship, equipped not only with high-powered anti-gravity engines but also with immensely powerful energy weapons, as well as a protection field. Although it was only of White Level, its shape, size, and functions were already quite impressive. What''s moreChosen Ones could inspect the level of the products. Wanting to engage in trade with others, one needed to show their capabilities. The Mall at Level 21 was truly unique during this Civilization Trial. Simply using some of the products from within the mall for trade was an offer most civilizations could not refuse. "This time is comparatively normal for a diplomatic mission." Standing on the spaceship, Yang Jun looked out at the planet that was drawing ever closer, and said with a smile to Shen Qian, "You can perform normally now." ``` "We still don''t know the specific situation of this civilization," said Shen Qian, shaking his head with a rather serious expression. Unlike last time, they had investigated the Siti Civilization thoroughly before heading out. This time, they were indeed somewhat in the dark. It''s not that they hadn''t explored, but when they were unclear about the other party''s methods, they had to be careful in their exploration. The same was true for the other side. Aside from the first time when they conducted extensive probes into the magical domain, such exploration had never appeared again. Clearly, they had realized the strength of humanity, and that recognition formed the basis of peace. As the spaceship rapidly approached, the massive planet also gradually came into clear view in front of the envoy team. It was indeed a planet brimming with life. Even now, covered in snow and ice, the hint of green beneath the frost could not be concealed. The huge trees frozen in time exuded a unique grandeur during such times. But what truly caught the eye were the giant cities wrapped in red protective shields scattered across the land. "Is this their way of resisting the cold snaps and blizzards?" mumbled Yang Jun, his expression turning grave. As powerful Transcendents, they could naturally feel how astonishing the magic power contained within those protective shields was. The quality might not be very high, but the quantity was indeed exaggerated. If transformed into an attack method and unleashed, it could even flatten a city to the ground. This made them clearly recognize that magic was not merely a personal form of Extraordinary Power. It could also serve as a facility, belonging to everyone. "The landing coordinates have been sent over," reported someone. "It''s a huge city called Ogen." The image of the city appeared on the projection screen as well. It was indeed a vast city, built between valleys. As far as the eye could see, the entire city spanned over a hundred kilometers, and the massive magical protection field even enveloped the valleys, enclosing the green giant trees and the Winged Dragons soaring in the sky within ita sight still full of vitality, as if existing in a world separate from the snow and ice outside. Just this single city was home to tens of millions of people. As the spaceship truly neared, the shocking spectacle of a different civilization came face to face with them. The distinct architectural style, the magicians shuttling back and forth above the city, and the giant orange barrier radiating light and heatall unabashedly displayed a strong and prosperous civilization for all to see. Everyone realized that even with Shen Hao, human civilization was not considered strong in this Civilization Trial. However, confidence still remained, as Shen Hao was humanity''s greatest confidence. At this moment, the arrival of the spaceship also attracted many curious gazes, with magicians floating in mid-air turning their heads to look at this sizable spaceship, many showing expressions of surprise and curiosity. It was not until a voice echoed throughout the city that these people showed understanding, their eyes filled with even more curiosity. With the aid of translation magic, Shen Qian and others also understood the meaning of the voice. It was explaining their origins to the city''s inhabitants, telling them there was no need for panic. "It seems we''re not valued very highly," said Shen Qian, his gaze lowered. "Indeed," Yang Jun said, frowning slightly. Not until their arrival was the news conveyed to the people in the city, which undoubtedly indicated a lack of importance. And the events that had transpired prior only confirmed this once again. Although a formidable Guard Team had come to welcome them on the plaza, the person leading them merely introduced himself as the "deputy to the city lord." As representatives of another civilization, were they only being received by the deputy of a city? "Please accept our apologies," said this Sky Spirit called Siger, expressing regret at the earliest possible moment according to the customs of the Sky Spirit People. "These days, the scourge of the Undead is escalating, with most cities threatened by them, including ours. The city lord is busy dealing with this. However, envoys need not worryOgen City is one of the strongest cities of the Sky Spirit People, and you will be absolutely safe here." "I see, the Undead?" said Shen Qian, maintaining his smile but artfully displaying a hint of surprise, "Does your civilization, which follows the path of magic, also endure threats from the Undead?" Siger was taken aback. Though a high-status noble, he was clearly unaware that The Sage''s Council had only recently learned this information. But the implications of this statement told a different story... The envoy''s civilization was also plagued by those powerful Undead, yet they had been contained? "If your civilization requires it, we would be happy to offer some experience," Shen Qian continued with a smile. "Our civilization has completely resolved the risks posed by the Undead." Chapter 154 Protect the Delegation! The guess was confirmed, and even though Siger had received elite education as a noble, at this moment, he still couldn''t fully control his expression.Completely eradicated the Undead? They naturally understood the horror of the Undead! Any person who died would swiftly transform into an Undead, and then, within just a few short days, become incredibly powerful, capable of appearing from anywhere at any time! After the birth of the Undead King, it was even possible to trigger a large-scale Undead calamity. When countless powerful Undead appeared, even for a Magician Legion, it was a huge disaster! Moreover, these Undead could not be driven by other Undead; forceful control would lead to death! Siger simply could not imagine how this Envoy, reportedly from a neighboring planet, claimed they had completely solved the issue with the Undead? However, Siger was at least aware of the importance of not showing weakness during diplomatic processes. At the moment, he forcibly controlled his emotions and maintained a smile, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, but please trust in the strength of the Sky Spirit Civilization. Please, follow me, the City Lord has prepared a grand dinner for you all." "Thank you." Shen Qian''s expression did not change, nor did he feel disheartened. He had already caught the slight changes in the other''s expressions before. He knew that this Sky Spirit Person, even by human aesthetic standards, was very handsome, was not as calm inside as he appeared. This actually brought more confidence to Shen Qian''s heart. For the first contact between two civilizations, every word and gesture conveyed information and intelligence to each other. The diplomatic confrontation had actually begun from the moment they met. Accompanied by the Guard Team, Shen Qian and the others boarded a specially made Magic Flying Car, slowly moving towards the City Lord Mansion at the city center, clearly observing everything inside the city, including the curious looks of other Sky Spirit People. It can only be said, it was indeed very prosperous. Even the seemingly most ordinary Sky Spirit People on the streets were wearing fine clothes; magic was ubiquitous, and even the children running on the roads could use magic easily to control their toys. However, it was not just prosperity. Some commoners, when looking at the flying car, showed clear reverence, with some even kneeling directly on the ground. Even among the commoners, a very strict level system existed, and some had to bow their heads when speaking to others, appearing extremely respectful. This disparity in status was even evident in the clothing. Shen Qian clearly noticed that most people wore a special badge on their bodies. "A badge representing the magic level?" Shen Qian guessed in his heart but soon dismissed it, "No, not just that, it must also represent other things." It can only be said, in this Extraordinary Civilization already possessing magic, the level system seemed even more exaggerated than the feudal period of Human Civilizations without magic! Shen Qian, well-versed in history and proficient in sociology, clearly understood what this strict hierarchy would bring. Arrogance! Yes, arrogance. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. People are used to looking down on others; there is no concept of equality for those of different levels, which undoubtedly fosters an inherent arrogance. At least until they regard you as someone of equal status, they will always look down upon you. "Is this why they seem not to hold us in high regard?" Shen Qian pondered in his heart. However, Sky Spirit Civilization had previously sent them a message of friendship. This indicated that there must be something within their civilization that the Sky Spirit People valued. With just a slight thought, Shen Qian couldn''t help but smile in his heart. Does it even need guessing? The only answer is, naturally, the President. He gradually gained more confidence in his heart. At this moment, suddenly, noises of disturbance started emerging from some areas nearby, and the crowd was fleeing in panic. "Please do not worry." Siger also noticed this, but his expression remained unchanged as he spoke to the Envoy''s delegation, "Our guards are all very strong and will absolutely not let you all face any danger." He did not explain the cause of the disturbance. Indeed, there was no need for explanations, as everyone in the Envoy had already reached at least Level 10, and were Second-Order Transcendents who had undergone job change, Yang Jun and Ruoxi had even achieved Level Fifteenth; they could clearly sense the cold aura at the center of the disturbance. It was the Undead, and they were not weak! At least Level 8 to 9! Such numbers of Undead, if taken to Human Civilization, would also be at a cultivatable and harvestable level. Yet here, they could appear openly and bring about disturbances and even death. However, Shen Qian and the others did not make any move. At this moment, their identity as envoys, as guests, meant that taking action would instead be an offense. Moreover, all the guards wore calm expressions and showed no intention of making a move. Until their magic flying car had moved away, no one came to handle the situation; instead, some magicians at the scene were struggling to resist. However, a second disturbance followed soon after, still near the route their flying car had taken. This time, Siger''s expression also changed slightly. By the time the third disturbance occurred, he finally spoke up, turning to an official behind him and saying, "Have the City Guard Mages focus here first." "Yes!" The official quickly left, speeding off in another direction. "Please accept our apologies. There will be no further undead disturbances," Siger once again said to Shen Qian. This was the second apology of the day. Siger had not expected the undead to appear repeatedly in this vicinity. However, Shen Qian detected something unusual. "Is the frequency of the undead appearances different from usual?" he directly asked. "Certainly different. There has been a noticeable increase recently," Siger, seemingly in an attempt to salvage the city''s reputation, elaborated, "Previously, our City Guard Mages were sufficient to eliminate each undead before the disturbance could escalate." Before the disturbance could escalate... Shen Qian and the others discerned the underlying implication of these words. In such circumstances, it seems even in the past, they could not eliminate the undead before they started to endanger lives. This would undoubtedly lead to a continuous increase in the number of undead. Eliminate one, and more die; thus, there would be even more undead. Yet, looking at Siger''s demeanor, Shen Qian said nothing, his premonition becoming increasingly strong. Until the disturbance occurred once again on both sides of the road, and this time, at two places simultaneously! Shen Qian and the other members of the envoy could clearly see the chilling undead! Not just one! This time, Siger''s expression finally cracked, turning extremely serious and even visibly enraged! This was a reception for envoys from other civilizations, intended to let these envoys witness the city''s prosperity and their strength; it was both high-standard hospitality and a display of power! But now, this was repeatedly disrupted by these sudden appearances of the undead! It would make the envoys from Human Civilization think that their Sky Spirit Civilization was on the brink of destruction. "Take action," he directly ordered the guards. These guards were indeed powerful, with two of them flying out first. They each drew their scepters from their waists, and after a brief charging period, two destructive magical bolts hit the undead, instantly shattering them amid screams. Level 10! Shen Qian and others saw it very clearly this time; these guards were all Level 10 magicians. Although Non-Chosen Ones do not have job advancements, a Level 10 magician is only one step away from the Second Stage. Currently, the Human Civilization had not yet raised a Second Stage magician. All Second-Order Transcendents were Chosen Ones! Siger''s expression improved slightly, as if these actions had somewhat restored the face of the Sky Spirit Civilization. But in the next moment, his expression changed again. Not just him, the expressions of Shen Qian and others also grew more serious. For the chilly aura was spreading continuously, and one strong undead after another kept emerging. It was a large group! Siger''s face even showed uncontrollable panic. Whenever a large number of undead appear, it is certainly driven by the Undead King, and these undead were targeting the envoy! "Alert! Protect the envoy!" he exclaimed loudly, "Request backup immediately!" Chapter 155 Too Strong! The Guard Team''s strength was quite impressive; however, it was also essential to consider the number and power of the enemies!These undead, as far as the eye could see, not one was weak! There were even several at the Magic Master level among them. Before the Civilization Trial had begun, these had been eligible to become members of The Sage''s Council! By now, Siger was drenched in cold sweat, his expression extremely tense. Noble education had taught him to remain calm at all times; he did not fear death, but the current situation was different. If an envoy from Human Civilization were to die here, the consequences would be unpredictable and might even deliver a further severe blow to an entire civilization already on the brink of danger. That was a civilization capable of suppressing the undead! "There''s no need to panic, envoys. We will certainly protect your safety," said Siger, who had already drawn his weapon and turned to speak to Shen Qian and the others. However, he saw not a hint of panic or fear in Shen Qian and the others. Even though the undead were continuously emerging, still! "Mr. Siger, may we defend ourselves if necessary?" Shen Qian even asked calmly. "Please trust in our strength, we will not let the undead threaten you," Siger said again, but then paused briefly before adding slowly, "Of course, if you feel threatened, you are welcome to take any action. We will not impose any restrictions on our guests from afar." When Siger said these last words, it was clear he had made up his mind. In fact, in the past, when foreign species came to the land of the Sky Spirit People, they were not allowed to use force. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even if the target of that force was the civilian population. But obviously, it was different now. Siger had already sensed something from the calm responses of the envoys. Especially now, as Yang Jun and Liu Ruoxi were beginning to show some of their aura, it became clear to Siger that both were strong, very powerful indeed! However, he still hoped it wouldn''t come to that. If the envoys were forced to take action themselves, it would inevitably bring shame upon the Sky Spirit Clan, no matter what. Yet, in just a moment, the undead had already gathered nearly a thousand in number! Seemingly sensing the imminent reinforcements, these undead no longer intended to wait and lunged violently at the envoy''s Magic Flying Car! Each one exuded a bone-chilling coldness, and Cold Frost quickly formed on the ground and the buildings, with their roaring even seeming to shake the soul! The members of the Guard Team were indeed excellent warriors. Even in such a situation, they remained calm and their roles were clear. Out of over twenty of them, five held Scepters high up, which quickly burst into Magic Halos, enveloping the Magic Flying Car in a complete Magic Barrier. Moreover, the barrier emitted an intensely hot aura, clearly having a certain restraining effect on the undead. Looking at the others, their movements were simple and uniform. They continuously fired bursts of Magic Halos from their Magic Wands, hitting the undead with precision. Although it seemed far less powerful than Song Cheng''s Magic Missiles, each hit attack managed to annihilate an undead. And it appeared there was not much waste of magic power. Clearly, this was also a highly efficient, simple, and very effective specialized magic against the undead. "They indeed have been fighting the undead for a long time and have accumulated considerable experience," a similar thought crossed the minds of Yang Jun and others. Unlike Human Civilization, in the beginning, Yang Jun and his companions had been running around, continuously slaying the undead summoned by the Ghost King, but since the appearance of the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, such tasks were primarily the responsibility of those "specially hired combat personnel." Thus, in reality, Yang Jun and his companions had not had much experience fighting high-level undead. The next moment, a chilling aura burst forth instantly, striking a guard directly. He couldn''t even scream before he was instantaneously turned into a lifeless ice sculpture. "It''s an Undead Mage!" Siger, already highly tense, now looked even more distressed. Some undead, after regaining their consciousness, were capable of using magic just as effectively, and the power of these magics was immense, more importantly, these Undead Mages were likely Magic Masters That is, recognized by the Civilization Trial as Level 11 and above! The next moment, more attacks came from all directions; even though the Guard Team had put up protective barriers and even started to move to dodge, they still couldn''t withstand these immensely powerful and exceedingly fast magical attacks! There was more than one Undead Mage! At this moment, Siger felt somewhat desperate. Although they knew that the undead calamities in various places were rapidly worsening, they hadn''t known before now that so many Undead Mages had infiltrated Ogen City! Now, the time had come to pay the price! Until an attack passed right through the Magic Barrier and struck Yang Jun with precision. In that moment, Siger''s heart almost seemed to stop beating! However, he soon discovered that Yang Jun was completely unharmed. A flash of golden light easily blocked an attack that could have killed any member of the Guard Team! "Mr. Siger, as you can see, we have been attacked," Shen Qian said calmly, "According to your previous explanation, we now recognize ourselves as threatened and are about to launch a counter-offensive, which we have now communicated to you." "Yes, yes," Siger stared blankly at Yang Jun, not knowing whether it was shock or mere luck, but his body was completely drenched in sweat. The next moment, those who had gained permission stood up. Golden Light surged around Yang Jun, and in an instant, it enveloped everyone, including those guards! Some guards had even been directly hit by the increasingly dense Undead Magic, but they, who should have died, were startled to realize that all these attacks had been blocked by the Golden Light flashing over them. The next instant, Liu Ruoxi gripped the handle of her sword, her figure blurred for a moment, then solidified again! Unknown when she had gripped it, the long sword was slowly being retracted. Then, Siger and others, belatedly realizing, turned their heads stiffly to see each powerful Undead Mage dissolving one by one! Even the final wails before death were not uttered! Siger''s lips trembled slightly, feeling his thoughts stiffening. What exactly had happened at that moment? However, regardless, at this time the remaining members of the team acted, merely four cultivators in the midst of the group. They raised their hands, and pitch-black flags imbued with a cold aura flew out, casting chains of black mist that bounded each of the undead, dragging them directly toward the flags! Wailing, screaming, scrambling... These Undead, having developed self-consciousness, could not escape from the flags no matter what and were forcibly dragged into them one by one. From Yang Jun''s initial action to the battlefield being cleared, not even a minute had passed, and over a thousand undead had vanished without a trace! Too strong! This kind of power, this level of proficiency. At this moment, Siger had started to believe that this Human Civilization truly had the capability to completely solve the problem of the Undead! You see, these were more than a thousand undead, each having an average strength of Level 8 to 9, and there were even over a dozen undead mages at least at Level 11! This kind of power was already sufficient to stir up a minor undead disaster within a city, kill tens of thousands of people, and then escape easily! "Gentlemen..." Siger was about to say something when a loud voice suddenly came from a distance. "Distinguished guests from afar, your strength is astonishing!" A man with emerald green hair, handsome in appearance, clad in War Armor, and a Sky Spirit, was flying from a distance, followed by a large group of well-organized, fully armed magicians. "Lord City Lord," Siger immediately bowed respectfully, "It is my negligence..." "Your negligence, we will discuss that later," The City Lord interrupted Siger, then turned to bow to Shen Qian and the others, "I am the City Lord of Ogen, Ke Yi. This escort mission has indeed been our fault, reaching the point where we had to let our guests take action personally. I am here to personally express my apologies." Ke Yi, upon receiving the message, had immediately rushed here from another battlefield. Frankly speaking, he was even somewhat dissatisfied when he received this reception task. Especially since The Sage''s Council had indicated that this Human Civilization possessed an extremely powerful individual, possibly the top-ranked among the Chosen Ones. Such a civilization, with all power and status centralized in the hands of one person, could only be particularly troublesome. However, the mission of The Sage''s Council is absolute. And upon hearing of the diplomatic mission being attacked by a large scale of powerful undead, Ogen had felt somewhat desperate, even preparing himself for death to atone. The present Sky Spirit Clan indeed could hardly bear any external threats. But The strength of this delegation indeed far surpassed his comprehension. Although he had yet to arrive earlier, Ke Yi had already seen their efficient, precise battling from afar. Especially the first two who took action, very strong! Incredibly strong! Far stronger than him! Even the Sages might not have the ability to instantly kill over a dozen undead mages in a moment! The standing of Human Civilization had been rapidly rising in Ke Yi''s mind. Being able to send such powerful individuals to the Trial means one thingtheir war with the undead isn''t as bad as ours! He should have set aside the affairs on the battlefield and come to receive them personally. Ke Yi was somewhat regretful at this moment. Shen Qian did not know Ke Yi''s thoughts, but also understood that their earlier actions had had a positive impact. At this moment, he simply smiled and said, "Lord Ke Yi, you take it too seriously, in the face of the Civilization Trial, we should stand on the same front." "Indeed, gentlemen, please, the banquet is ready," Ke Yi even slightly bowed. Chapter 156 Fighting Side by Side Siger''s eyes, watching his City Lord''s actions, also couldn''t help but narrow slightly.His heart was even more shocked. The Sky Spirit Clan is a species with a very strict concept of hierarchy, where different Sky Spirit People are divided into different strata based on their own strength, bloodline, and Talent. Yet the City Lord''s current attitude was no longer that of an equal, but rather, he had placed himself a level lower! At this moment, Shen Qian and the others were still unaware of these cultural nuances, simply able to sense the enthusiasm of City Lord Ke Yi. The assistance just now had indeed lessened the difficulty significantly. Now, under the escort of the City Lord and a large contingent of City Guard Mage Legions that had arrived subsequently, they made their way to the City Lord Mansion. This was the most magnificent building in the city. Its area was no less than that of a large palace, filled everywhere with the aura of Magic Power, and there were even some buildings floating directly in mid-air; as they had just arrived, a group of uniformly dressed young and beautiful Sky Spirit People, resembling maids, approached to serve them, with utmost reverence. Even the most ruthless stages of the feudal period in Human Civilization did not seem as rigid in hierarchy as here. Even among these serving Sky Spirit People, there seemed to be a clear hierarchy. Some knelt on the ground to serve, while others only needed to bow their heads. However, it was indeed splendid, the City Lord Mansion seemed to come alive, and there were even Magic Flying Cars arriving; many Sky Spirit People who were obviously from the top echelons were rushing over in their extravagant attire. At last, the grand hall where the banquet was hosted was filled with all sorts of exquisite food. Luckily, everyone in Shen Qian''s envoy had exceptionally good manners; facing such a luxurious scene, they simply looked on with smiles, not showing too much astonishment. Even in the process, they deepened their understanding of this civilization. Only when everyone had arrived did the melodious music start, and the grand hall suddenly shone in golden magnificence. City Lord Ke Yi, standing at the main platform, lightly clapped his hands and said, "Citizens of Ogen City, today we have the honor of welcoming distinguished guests from the distant Human Civilization. They have come bearing friendship and have shown us their respectable strength. Let us welcome them with the highest courtesy of the Sky Spirit People." The next moment, all the Sky Spirit People''s green patterns, akin to exquisite tattoos, erupted with the glow of Magic Power. Each one''s face bore a reserved smile, and their eyes were filled with curiosity. In the eyes of Shen Qian and his group, this gesture seemed to have additional meanings. Because under this surge of Magic Power, everyone''s Level could be clearly seen, resembling a deliberate display. At this moment, Ke Yi''s body was also surging with a glow, even stronger than anyone else''s, which added an intangible majesty to him. "Distinguished guests," Ke Yi turned and smiled at Shen Qian and the others who were the focus of attention, "this is a long-standing culture of our Sky Spirit People. For those meeting for the first time, to display their Magic Power to each other is the highest form of courtesy." "Our civilization also has a culture," Shen Qian said with a smile, "called ''When in Rome, do as the Romans do,'' meaning that when you go to a place, you should respect the culture of that place." The next moment, including Shen Qian, the power began to surge from everyone in the envoy! It might not necessarily be Magic Power; it also included Spiritual Energy, and even Liu Ruoxi''s Shura Blade Intentin short, they were displaying their power in various ways. Though they were just over a dozen people, at this moment, they effortlessly suppressed all the Sky Spirit People present! The faces of some of the weaker Sky Spirit People even showed slight discomfort under this onslaught. However, this did not make anyone uncomfortable, some even stepped back in admiration and surprise at the sight of these envoys, then bowed their heads in respect. Because these envoys from the Human Civilization were all over 10 levels in strength! In the past, that would have been the pinnacle of the civilization! In Ogen City today, there were only a handful of individuals who had reached this level! Especially the two strongest among them; many had never seen such formidable power before! The expression on Ke Yi''s face became visibly more solemn. "Once again, we welcome our powerful guests," Ke Yi paused and continued, "We are extremely honored to represent the Sky Spirit Civilization in welcoming everyone. But, as you have seen, under the threat of the Civilization Trial, our entire civilization is engulfed in war. For any slight discourtesy, I hope you will understand." "There is no need for such formalities," Shen Qian''s expression also became somewhat solemn, as he had realized that these Sky Spirit People were quite serious in formal occasions, "We have come to seek cooperation and mutual benefit. Faced with the harsh Civilization Trial, all civilizations should stand united and overcome the Trial together." "Exactly," Ke Yi nodded. Basic consensus was reached at that moment. However, just when Shen Qian thought they were going to discuss some matters in detail, Ke Yi spoke again, "Please enjoy the banquet, envoys. This banquet is the highest standard of Ogen City, featuring many rare delicacies. As for myself, I must ask for your forgiveness, as the intensity of the Undead onslaught is increasing, I need some time to handle it." "..." Shen Qian discovered that, apart from the concept of levels, a slow pace was also a cultural feature of this civilization. He felt that it was best not to drag things out any longer. So he took the initiative and said, "Lord Ke Yi, we are here to tackle the Civilization Trial together. Since we stand on the same front, I think there is no better place to receive us than the battlefield. Why not let us go there together? We will quickly deepen our understanding of each other by fighting side by side." Ke Yi seemed not to have expected Shen Qian to say this. He fell silent. According to the customs of the Sky Spirit People, even during wartime, guests should not be involved in war. Moreover, even if defeated in war, every effort should be made to ensure guests reach a safe place. Let alone asking guests to step onto the battlefield. This was the honor of the Sky Spirit People. "Lord Ke Yi," Shen Qian, sensing his hesitation, spoke again, "In our civilization, there is also a saying, ''Special situations require special responses.'' We have come to seek comrades in arms, not to enjoy banquets." Stay tuned for updates on empire "I understand. Since this is the request of you envoys, please," Ke Yi finally agreed. The situation on the battlefield was actually not optimistic, and the strength of these envoys who had traveled far was plain to see. Although it was dishonorable to let guests participate in war, in the face of a crisis sweeping across the whole world, it was indeed no time for pedantry. Moreover, one of Ke Yi''s tasks was to assess the strength of Human Civilization. The plan had been to gauge this through negotiations and sparring later on. But now, understanding through the battlefield seemed to be a method as well. The banquet ended like that, and it was apparent that many of the Sky Spirit People were caught off guard. However, Ke Yi raised his hand, addressing everyone, "Ladies and gentlemen, the war in Ogen City has reached a critical moment. Even guests from afar have stepped onto the battlefield. We have no reason to shrink back. Everyone, arm yourselves, assemble your legions, and follow me into battle!" "Yes!" Everyone replied in a solemn tone. Still, Shen Qian could clearly sense their unease. It had not been like this before. It was as if the atmosphere had changed suddenly. The cultural habits of different civilizations indeed were hard to understand. However, as an envoy, Shen Qian''s role was to understand as much as possible. Afterward, they boarded the flying car once again. Ke Yi seemed to have many things to do and, after apologizing, hastily left. Siger stayed to explain the situation on the battlefield to them. "The Undead possess greater power when they gather together than when they are dispersed," Siger, now clad in a fine set of war armor instead of the previous splendid attire, respectfully said to Shen Qian and the others, "In Ogen City right now, the Undead occasionally appear in scattered groups. But these are just harassment tactics. We have already discovered a large gathering of Undead within the Undead World. Once they assemble in sufficient numbers, they will burst into the Main World at the first opportunity, spreading death rapidly..." Shen Qian and the others listened carefully. In their war against the Undead, the situation was actually similar. Scattered Undead were not fearsome, especially after the alarm systems had gradually improved. Every household had amulets and other means to ward off evil. The weaker Undead were always detected early and then patrol personnel would arrive promptly. The ones that could truly bring more death were the Undead gathering together under the summon of the Ghost King. When such a number of Undead surged forth at once, even if the patrol teams arrived swiftly, they could not avert the loss of civilian lives. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So, even though Human Civilization had basically suppressed the Undead, a substantial number of people still died at their hands every day; it just didn''t escalate into a large-scale catastrophe. Shen Qian turned to look at Yang Jun. "General Yang, what''s your take on this?" Upon hearing this title, Siger''s gaze toward Yang Jun became more solemn. "I''d like to ask," Yang Jun keenly picked up on some information in Siger''s words, "does your side have the ability to enter the Undead World on a large scale?" "Yes," Siger answered, "It''s a creation of a Sage. With the combined effort of over a thousand magicians, we can temporarily open a portal into the Undead World!" This response startled Shen Qian and the others somewhat. After all, up to now, the only way for humans to enter the Undead World was with Shen Hao''s power! If it weren''t for Shen Hao''s power spread throughout the world, the battlefield would still be confined to the Main World. Chapter 157 Facing Death Gracefully? In such places, the differences between the paths of different civilizations could be discerned.Experience tales at empire Even with the presence of a marketplace, technology wasn''t omnipotentsome demands in the technological domain could be met anytime by relying on prior knowledge and equipment in the field of technology, allowing for targeted designs and modifications. However, in the realm of magic, if the marketplace lacked the specific products, it was very difficult to delve deeper into research. Clearly, the Sky Spirit Civilization had an advantage in this regard. A thousand magicians could open a path to the Undead World; theoretically, they should have the upper hand against the undead. The most troublesome aspect of the undead was that they could appear and disappear unpredictably with the help of the Undead World. This made it impossible to establish a defensive line around the cities. However, if it were possible to enter the Undead World on a large scale, then it might be possible to establish a defensive line and at least have a chance to prevent the undead from continuously increasing their numbers. Still, Yang Jun and the others didn''t rashly question this. He simply said, "In our civilization, the main battlefield is also within the Undead World. Even if we can''t establish an absolute defensive line, we must isolate the powerful undead, which can rapidly cause massive casualties, outside the city. Additionally, we must eliminate the weaker, newly born undead immediately." "Indeed." Siger was well aware of this point, but lowering his gaze, he still said, "But the Undead World is the main battlefield of the undead. There, our strength is greatly suppressed. It wasn''t so bad in the past, but recently, both the number and strength of the undead have surged dramatically." The rest was left unsaid. It was still a matter of insufficient strength. They weren''t unaware that the growth efficiency of the undead posed a tremendous threat. But the efficiency was just too slow. Targeted magic, ways to travel to the Undead World, and the manufacture of new weapons... all of these were too slow. Some people could feel that the Sky Spirit Civilization was like a massive but cumbersome beaststrong, yet unable to prevent countless ants from rapidly nibbling away at it. Moreover, the undead were no mere ants. Just a few days ago, the situation hadn''t deteriorated to this extent. "This is indeed a bit troublesome," Yang Jun nodded and said, "The growth rate of the undead is truly astonishing. The early stages were extremely precious, but even now, it''s not too late." Upon hearing this, Siger looked at Yang Jun with some surprise. Truth be told, for those among the Sky Spirit People who were partially aware of the situation, the mood was in fact quite pessimistic. The last trial had already resulted in the death of one-tenth of the people, but this time, a slight misstep could lead to a massive extinction. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the culture of the Sky Spirit People was such that even in death, they would hold their heads high and die honorably. So, not many people showed pessimism, despair, or at least, those who did were despised and even severely punished. But from the mouth of this envoy, it was merely "a bit troublesome"? Siger was quite skeptical, feeling that they probably didn''t understand the actual situation. Yet deep inside, a sliver of hope also appeared in his heart. However, Siger didn''t know that at this moment, in the hearts of Yang Jun and his companions, there was also a feeling of anticipation, and even a subtle excitement. It was not just because this was an opportunity to deepen their understanding of this civilization, but also because they had confirmed in their previous battles that they could also earn points from the undead in this world! Indeed, this conclusion was reached just after grasping the opportunity for a brief exchange. The reason it wasn''t immediately confirmed was because the number of points received was not as many as when dealing with corresponding undead on their Mother Planet. These Chosen Ones had quite a few points, which were also spent on others, and the points were continuously increasing. In such circumstances, it really wasn''t easy to confirm. But if more than one person felt an increase in points right after taking action, then it was highly probable. Even with a discount, this was still a source of points! And this would be further verified on the battlefield! Soon, the group reached the entrance to the battlefield, where they could see rows of magicians clad in war armor, carrying magic wands, walking neatly towards a huge magic array and disappearing as the magic array surged. Ke Yi was also here. He was still wearing his previous war armor, surrounded by a large group of magicians, seemingly listening to a report from the battlefield. Yet upon seeing Shen Qian and the others, he slowly said, "As the City Lord of Ogen City, I extend my sincere apologies to you, our guests who have come from afar. There might not be a chance for you to experience the splendor and prosperity of Ogen City, as this city, built 1,700 years ago, will soon become history." His tone was very calm, his spine straight. Only upon careful observation could one notice that his gaze was not focused on Shen Qian and the others but was instead fixed on the giant city before him, with a hint of indiscernible reluctance and sadness in his eyes. Yes, as the City Lord of Ogen, he had already given up at this moment. After realizing this, Shen Qian and the others also understood that the severity of the situation was likely beyond their imagination. "Has it really come to this?" Shen Qian could no longer bother with the usual caution of foreign diplomacy and asked aloud. "The latest news we''ve received, from the surrounding dozen cities, the Undead are converging here," Ke Yi said slowly, "Their numbers exceed a million, and the snowstorm has stopped support from other cities. Although Sky Vault City is hurrying over, the Undead will not give us the chance to wait for helpthey might have sensed some kind of threat, and under this threat, they have quickly reached a consensus." As he spoke these words, his gaze truly focused on Shen Qian and the others. Clearly, the reason this had occurred was the arrival of Shen Qian and the other envoys! This also made them realize that the civilization''s Undead indeed possessed considerable strategic intelligence! Beneath the seemingly calm surface, the Undead were likely maintaining strict surveillance of civilizations, so much so that when the humans responded and dispatched envoys, the Undead could discover it immediately. The recent attack might have been just a probe. A probe to test the strength of Human Civilization. If the strength was poor, they could conveniently eliminate it, disrupting this diplomatic mission. And once they discovered that the envoys'' strength exceeded expectations, they decisively and rapidly gathered a large number of Undead from the surrounding area and began their siege on this densely populated city! On one hand, they targeted the envoy team, and on the other, if they could take down this city, it would significantly enhance the power of the Undead! This decisiveness, this intelligence... indeed was incomparable to the Undead on the Mother Planet. Of course, it could also be due to the President''s overly powerful strength, which made the Ghost King unable to perform. And as Shen Qian and the others were rapidly contemplating, even somewhat in awe, Ke Yi spoke again, "We will do our utmost to escort your spaceship to leave and head to Sky Vault City, that is our entire Sky Spirit Civilization''s strongest, safest city. We hope you understand that the situation has deteriorated beyond our expectations. To host you all envoys so inadequately was never our intention." He had already reported the situation here as well as the performance of the human envoys to Sky Vault City. This escort order was issued by Sage Leman. Leman had realized that the strength of Human Civilization might be stronger than they had previously estimated. If this civilization truly resolved the Undead crisis, then what they had observed before could have just been the surface. They were definitely not unable to withstand even the cold snap and the storm! Otherwise, an astonishing number of deaths would bring about an equally astonishing number of Undead. This had made Leman, without going through The Sage''s Council, elevate the treatment level of the envoys to the highest immediately! But the problem was, it might already be too late. Yes, Ke Yi, including Shen Qian, had already realized this. At this moment, a certain number of Undead were closely monitoring them, ready to swarm at any sign of them or their spaceship attempting to escape! Ultimately, the reason the envoy group was here, instead of directly arriving at Sky Vault City, was due to The Sage''s Council''s previous underestimation! If the entire envoy team were to be annihilated, not to mention forming an alliance, the Sky Spirit Civilization might even face the wrath of Human Civilization! The arrival of a dozen Chosen Ones who had reached the Second Stage was an unignorable force for any civilization at the current stage, let alone that among them were two particularly powerful individuals! If such a lineup, such a group of powerhouses, were to fall here, it would undoubtedly be a huge loss. The words Ke Yi spoke at this time were just his attempt to recover as much as possible, to reduce the anger of Human Civilization as much as possible. If Human Civilization chose to retaliate, it would undoubtedly exacerbate the already rapidly worsening situation for the Sky Spirit People. After understanding all this, Shen Qian''s heart felt somewhat heavy at this moment. It really was arrogance... He looked at the Ke Yi before him, thinking to himself. This was a species that etched arrogance into their very bones; their initial underestimation of the envoy was a form of arrogance, and now, so calmly accepting death, accepting the destruction of their city, was also an arrogance, an arrogance toward death. Even with the fire burning at their eyebrows, they still wished to face death gracefully and unhurriedly? No! They should be struggling with all their might! Even if it meant crying out, wailing, rolling and scrambling to scream for help, it was still a better chance of survival than simply standing here waiting for death! "City Lord Ke Yi." Shen Qian''s expression suddenly became serious, his gaze intensely focused, "Have you truly given up on fighting?" Ke Yi felt the change in Shen Qian''s demeanor but did not find it strange; he was already prepared to face everything. This naturally included the envoy''s anger. At this moment, he simply stretched out his hand to straighten his somewhat disheveled war robe, blown by the cold wind, then looked steadily at Shen Qian and slowly said, "Of course not, I will fight to the last moment, and then, I will accompany my city on its journey to death." Chapter 158 Seek Our Help! Ke Yi''s voice didn''t conceal a thing.Everyone around heard it. But it didn''t cause much commotion, even though many showed evident sadness and despair, in the end, they straightened their spines under the watchful eyes of those around them. As if showing fear or despair at this moment were tantamount to profound shame. However, Shen Qian''s gaze became even sharper. "Then let me ask in another way," he still stared intently at Ke Yi, "Have you already given up on victory?" "..." Ke Yi seemed to be stunned by the question, to the point of momentarily freezing. Given up on victory? He had made the situation abundantly clear, the enemy''s strength and numbers far surpassed their expectations, and even if they were three times stronger, they would have a hard time resisting. There was simply no hope. So much so, that this question from the envoy in front of him left him unsure of how to respond. Admit to giving up? That would seem weak. But to claim they hadn''t given up? No, in reality, they had given up. Ke Yi fell into silence at this moment, but Shen Qian did not. "I don''t know what your civilization''s attitude towards trials is," Shen Qian said forcefully, "But for us, no matter the situation, no matter the despair, we would never give up the struggle, we would seize every chance we could find!" Ke Yi looked at Shen Qian in front of him, his lips slightly moving, seemingly a bit moved. But it was only for a moment, soon dissipating, he slowly said, "If there still were a chance, we would naturally not give up, but now, I see no chances left." Yes, his words were also a response to Shen Qian''s previous question. In the presence of all the soldiers, all his subordinates, and all his citizens, he admitted his own surrender. For the greatest leader, this action, within human civilization, was a grave sin that could shake the morale of the troops! "No chances? It''s just that you are unwilling to look for them," Shen Qian inhaled slowly, his gaze sweeping over everyone, "In our view, you still have at least one opportunity!" "That''s impossible!" Ke Yi frowned slightly and spoke out: "Envoys, you may not understand the actual situation, we''ve discovered over a million undead, the weakest among them being above Level 5! The number of Undead Mages at Level 11 and above won''t be less than a thousand! And they have already gathered together, an Undead Army of this scale could instantly overwhelm our defenses and turn this city, with its population in the ten millions, into a land of death." He paused here, even emphasizing a bit more firmly, "Hope with no meaning makes people weaker, and a struggle with no point only leads to pain." Behind those words, there was a hint of discontent. He wanted his troops, his citizens, to meet their end with dignity, not to end everything with a weak display. Shen Qian went silent for a moment. Then he looked deeply at Ke Yi in front of him and spoke very clearly, "It seems that there are certain differences between our cultures and concepts, but that''s alright, we won''t evacuate. Instead, we''ll stay and show you where the opportunity lies." Ke Yi was stunned again. He almost thought he had heard wrong. Stay? If they fled now on that spaceship, even though it would still be dangerous, with their full effort to escort, there would still be a chance to survive. But to stay would lead only to one outcomedeath! "Envoys..." Ke Yi seemed to want to say something else. But Shen Qian interrupted him directly, saying quickly: "Please take us to the battlefield, Lord Ke Yi. I will leave audio, visual, and written records, and I will transmit them back to our civilization simultaneously to prove that this is our own choice. I believe this is also what you need." Interrupting others was just as impolite in Sky Spirit Civilization. But at this moment, Ke Yi was unable to express any dissatisfaction. Because the envoy was right, if he left proof confirming that they chose to stay of their own accord, it would undoubtedly lessen human civilization''s angerthis was already the best possible outcome in the current dire circumstances. "Envoys, are you sure you wish to do this?" Ke Yi turned to look at the others. Everyone made the same gesture, affirming Shen Qian''s words with their actions. "I admire your courage and thank you for your willingness to face the end with us," Ke Yi no longer tried to persuade, saying so, and then led the envoys towards the battlefield. In that instant, he really entertained a faint and impractical thought, wondering if there really might be an unseen opportunity yet to be found. Find exclusive stories on empire But he quickly dismissed the idea, feeling even ashamed of the weakness in his heart. Reality was rigorous; things that were not meant to happen would not happenmiracles were but the delusions of the weak. At that moment, an unprecedented Undead Army was about to arrive, with no hope of reinforcements from other cities, and even if Sky Vault City, despite exerting its utmost effort, was to hurry, it simply would not make it in time. As for the Envoy? Perhaps they did indeed have some trump cards, but with only a dozen or so people, he couldn''t imagine what kind of weapons or power could enable a dozen people to oppose an Undead Army of a million. Silence enveloped the journey, with Ke Yi seemingly worried that speaking too much would weaken his resolve, uttering not a word, nor did anyone else; even when they reached the frontline defenses, a terrifying quiet reigned, all warriors standing in their appointed places as if already aware of their fate, silently preparing for their final battle. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And in front of them. Lay a vast expanse of white fog! In the gloomy and chilly environment of the Undead World, the spreading fog carried an awe-inspiring presence, with countless Undead writhing and howling within, each emitting a powerful aura, some obviously stronger than others! All together, they resembled a colossal wave capable of annihilating everything, one that would engulf and destroy them with unstoppable force! Even Yang Jun and the others had never seen an Undead Army of this scale! The largest Undead Army they had encountered before might have matched in number, but in terms of quality, it was far inferior! This power was insurmountable, even if they had reached the Fifteenth Level; they simply could not hold out for long. Sooner or later, they would run out of strength and be relentlessly killed! Ke Yi, observing the subtle changes in the envoys'' expressions, also felt a silent resignation. He had already guessed it. The envoys probably underestimated the Undead; perhaps the number of beings in their own civilization wasn''t that large, which was why there weren''t many Undead, and thus they could suppress them. But here, against this kind of Undead Army, human power was no match. Ke Yi said no more; whatever he might say now, it was already too late. He stepped forward, raising his Magic Wand high in the face of the ever-growing, number-swelling Undead Army converging before him. "My comrades!" his voice traveled far in the dim world of the Undead, "Today, we march together to our end, but never forgetwe are the Sky Spirit People, the darlings of this world! So do not be afraid, do not despair; the only thing Civilization Trial can take away is our lives! For the Sky Spirit People! Hold your heads high until the very last moment!" "For the Sky Spirit People!" Countless warriors also raised their Magic Wands high, their voices filled with unwavering determination. It seemed that the presence of the distant envoys inspired each one of them to stand tall and proud, facing straight ahead to the forefront! The sounds that roared in also agitated the Undead Army before them. They seemed unwilling to wait any longer, like a colossal wave that had risen, they charged forward with a terrifying momentum towards the frontlines. As far as the eye could see, Undead were everywhereabove and below, filling the whole world! In that moment, some Sky Spirit People could not help but reveal their despair, but under the stern gaze of their superiors, they once again stood tall and proud. Countless Magic Wands, countless weapons were already filled with the glow of Magic Power. This was their last magic, unleashing all their power without reservation! "My fellow envoys," Ke Yi said at this juncture, feeling he should say something, turning to look at the people in the envoy party, "The Sky Spirit People are not a weak species; death does not frighten us. However, not being able to showcase the strength and prosperity of the Sky Spirit People to our guests from afar is my only regret. But still, I hope today''s misfortune does not affect the friendly relations between our two civilizations." At this point, these words would no longer reach anyone alive to know them, thus it was truly what Ke Yi felt in his heart. But in that moment, Shen Qian unexpectedly stepped forward. He said solemnly, "Lord Ke Yi, I respect the culture of your civilization, but for us, no matter the time or place, no matter what we are facing, hope is always there, and the same applies to this moment!" Ke Yi was stunned again. This time not concealing his expression, he looked incredulously at Shen Qian and all the envoys before him. Only at this moment did he notice the utterly calm countenance of the envoys. It was a calm entirely different from theirs! It wasn''t acceptance of death, but rather a confidence in victory, a confidence against all that lay before them! This made him realize that the words just spoken by the other were deeply sincere! But why? Why did they still believe hope existed, even at this moment, after having witnessed the terrifying Undead? Ke Yi''s heart began to race; though his reason and pride both told him it was impossible, in that moment, a surge of uncontrollable emotion welled up within him. "So," Shen Qian held out his hand, "if you have not abandoned the possibility of victory, if you have not become too weak to grasp the opportunity before you, then call to us for help. In the name of the Sky Spirit People, send a request for aid to us, the Human Civilization!" Chapter 159 The First Use of the Emperors Scepter! Seeking help from humans...? sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Ke Yi stared blankly at Shen Qian and his outstretched hand in front of him. Even when facing an unbeatable enemy, facing certain death, he was able to remain calm; but at this moment, his mind went completely blank. Was there really another chance? Just by asking humans for help, could they eliminate the looming Undead Army of a million? Did humans have an army nearby? But that should be impossible! And this Envoy had actually called him weak? "Weakness is the greatest insult to a noble of the Sky Spirit People." Ke Yi took a deep breath and stared fiercely at Shen Qian, "What exactly are you going to do, how can you face down this million-strong Undead Army?" "We have no obligation to explain." Shen Qian maintained his posture, his tone and expression both very firm, "As I said, this is an opportunity. If you cannot believe in or seize an opportunity that is within reach, then we will immediately return, as the weak Sky Spirit Civilization has no qualifications to ally with us!" He said weak again! Indeed, Shen Qian had largely grasped the cultural characteristics of the Sky Spirit People, as well as the method of dealing with this species. This simplest form of provocation was extremely effective for the arrogant! And having them actively seek help also meant keeping the initiative firmly in hand! At that moment, Ke Yi seemed angered by the gaze of the Envoy before him, and seemed too to surge with a sliver of hope he himself couldn''t quite believe. He grabbed Shen Qian''s wrist firmly. "Fine, I will seek help from Human Civilization. Come, demonstrate this opportunity you spoke of!" At this moment, Shen Qian slightly revealed a smile, but he didn''t respond to Ke Yi''s words. Instead, he maintained the firm grip and looked up to the sky, speaking solemnly, "In the name of the envoy officially dispatched by the Global United Front of Human Civilization, I convey the request for aid from the Sky Spirit Person Ke Yi to the president of the Chosen One Association!" This speech, powered by Extraordinary Power, reverberated expansively, using human language, but under the effect of translation magic, all the Sky Spirit People could hear it clearly. The next moment, a grand voice boomed in the sky! "Request granted." Accompanying this voice, all Sky Spirit People looked up, their eyes wide, because they seemed to see a gigantic figure sitting high upon a throne, intermittently visible in the sky above! This was the projection of Shen Hao''s consciousness, aided by his connection with the delegation! It must be said that the "Emperor''s Throne" indeed greatly enhanced his strength. If things continued like this, his consciousness might one day permeate every civilization and place his feet touched! At this moment, he had fully understood the whole situation here. As for Shen Qian''s choice, naturally he approved. This million-strong Undead, could also serve as a test, seeing how many points he could obtain from resolving undeath across realms! Shen Hao reached out and picked up the scepter floating beside his throne, and the high-altitude phantom made the same movements, then everyone saw, the increasingly solid and oppressive figure raise the scepter and slam it down fiercely towards the ground! The next moment, a pale golden light beamed from the Human Mother Planet towards Planet No.6! Its speed was unbelievably fast, surpassing even light speed! This was forcibly tearing through space, creating a superluminal channel! Utterly unabashed! In the Sky Vault City of the Sky Spirit People, the piercing alarm sounded instantly, all Sages received the news at the same moment, but it was unnecessary; they turned their heads in horror, looking at the sky! Immeasurable power broke through space, piercing the atmosphere with unstoppable force, and landed heavily in Ogen City! Even tearing directly through the Undead World momentarily! And for all the Sky Spirit People on the battlefield, they could only see, the gigantic scepter from the godlike large phantom hands smashing down heavily! Golden streamers fell directly in the center of the Undead Army! An immeasurable suppression burst out in an instant, thunder exploded, and everyone''s view was engulfed in a brilliant white golden light, some weaker ones even knelt directly under this indescribable suppression. Even a powerful Ke Yi was taken aback, watching this scene in shock! Once the light dissipated and the vision returned, nobody could forget the scene they had witnessed! The once seemingly omnipresent Undead Army, ready to devour everything, had now vanished entirely, within the barren Undead World, only some residual spirits were left wailing as they dissipated, pale golden thunder still intermittently streaked by, and at the very center of the world, stood only a gold-and-black intertwined scepter, firmly planted there, still emanating endless suppression! At this moment, even Ke Yi found it hard to stand steady. His mind went blank, no words could describe his emotions at that moment! Before seeking help, he had thought of various possibilities, various forms of support! Including the possibility that the Human Civilization''s Legion had already hidden nearby, just waiting for his request for help before emerging! But he could never have imagined that the outcome would be like this! No need for legions, not even needing to arrive; the Undead Army, which they had seen as utterly unbeatable, was instantly annihilated in the presence of that one phantom, even from across the vast starry space! Ke Yi suddenly understood why the envoy of human civilization had said, "Hope has always been there." Because all they had to do was lift their heads to see hope! Looking at the envoys before him, Ke Yi suddenly felt a touch of envy, even jealousy. What a fortunate civilization! To have the protection of such a powerful existence! At that moment, the figure in the sky, faintly visible, extended its palm and the scepter plunged into the ground once again transformed into a streak of light and shot through the sky, leaving no words behind, but all the Sky Spirit People present just as mesmerized, looked up in awe. Until the majestic figure gradually faded away, Siger trembled and broke the silence. "City Lord, the Council of the Sage''s in Sky Vault City has sent an urgent message, asking what exactly happened here." "..." Ke Yi was silent for a moment, glanced at the empty Undead World, and then at the envoys smiling gently before them. He finally spoke, "Tell The Sage''s Council they need not come anymore... The Undead have been dealt with." It was not until he spoke that Ke Yi realized his own voice was also trembling slightly. For the nobles of the Sky Spirit People, who held honor in high regard, such behavior was utterly unacceptable. But at this moment, Ke Yi suddenly felt that perhaps none of it was so important anymore. "We are deeply grateful for the assistance of human civilization." He took a deep breath, approached Shen Qian, and bowed deeply, "Please forgive our ignorance... and our arrogance." This was a gesture placing himself several levels lower, but neither Siger nor any of the other Sky Spirit People felt there was anything amiss. In fact, most of them were still in a daze. They had not yet recovered from the scene before. Who could have imagined that just a moment ago, they had been ready to stand tall and face death, yet the next moment, the enemy that had robbed them of all hope was so easily defeated. So easily that it seemed like merely a flick of the hand! Find your adventure at empire "We still come with friendly intentions," Shen Qian said slowly, smiling, "This is also the will of the President, who has always been watching over both you and me." Upon hearing these words, Ke Yi''s expression became serious, his demeanor becoming slightly tense and awkward. The Sky Spirit People once believed in myths, but had long ceased to believe in Divine beings; they only believed in nature, believing themselves to be miracles born from nature. But at this moment, Ke Yi, along with everyone present, had begun to regard that towering figure as God! There was no other identity that could describe that kind of power! "Please allow us to once again host the envoys," Ke Yi said earnestly, "with higher standards, to express the highest level of respect!" ... At this moment, Shen Hao was actually not watching them. After dealing with the Undead, he had withdrawn his gaze. After all, if anything came up, Shen Qian and the others would call him. Now, Shen Hao had already retracted the Emperor''s Scepter. It had to be said, this first usage was somewhat beyond expectation. Shen Hao had thought he would be able to tear through space directly, but it turned out a bit short; it was more like he''d opened a superluminal channel, which did not allow him to arrive instantly, taking him about twenty seconds. This would be something to be cautious about in the future. Twenty seconds could sometimes lead to great trouble. However, this time was indeed quite thrilling. Back on the Mother Planet, such a quantity of Undead would never dare gather so densely; they were always scattered. To Shen Hao, their dense assembly looked almost like a well-prepared feast! More than eighty percent of the Undead were dealt with by the Dominator''s Suppression attached to the scepter, gaining more points! The remaining twenty percent were easily handled by the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder. The damage was maxed out. At this moment, Shen Hao was looking at the points he had earned. Normally, a million high-quality Undead should have earned him about five hundred billion points. But in reality, he had only gained about a hundred and thirty billion. This confirmed the speculation of Shen Qian and the othersthat they could indeed gain points from the Undead on other planets, but at a discounted rate. "I have a theory," Shen Hao thought for a moment, his expression becoming slightly serious. "The Undead from other planets might pose a threat to us in the future, so we can still earn points from them." If that was the case, the importance placed on other civilizations might have to be raised again! Chapter 160 We Should Go for an Audience! Do not be fooled by appearances, as human civilization may seem to be past the need for concern over undead threats. However, this is predicated on the ability of human civilization to rapidly eliminate the vast majority of newly born undead.Even if a Ghost King occasionally grows powerful enough to act independently, they are unable to amass any significant scale. If suddenly there were tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of undead appearing and spreading destruction at will, threatening people''s lives, then even Shen Hao would find it a thorny problem. With his current level, even sitting upon the "Emperor''s Throne" and wielding the "Emperor''s Scepter," he wouldn''t be able to wipe out all life on an entire planet instantly. Therefore, should the undead from other worlds truly traverse interstellar space and pose a threat, it will become a matter of great concern. "Eight planets, and we now have knowledge of the situations on two planets, the conditions of the other six civilizations also need to be investigated. However, the current focus should still be on Planet No.6," Shen Hao pondered. Who would have thought that Planet No.6 would be the nearest? He did not have to wait too long. The move he made just now clearly fermented quickly within the Sky Spirit Civilization. The mission soon received the highest level of hospitality; not only did Ogen City host a banquet of unusually high standard, Sky Vault City even planned to come in person to welcome the Envoy. Under these circumstances, Shen Qian also exchanged quite a lot of intelligence at the banquet. And promptly communicated the information back to the Mother Planet. The population of the Sky Spirit Civilization is indeed vast, having even reached over ten billion at one point. Even after losing more than a tenth in the first Civilization Trial, it appears there''s still nearly eight billion remaining. More than 99 percent of them are bred through "Life Cradle" technology. Only one percent are born naturally. And within that one percent, only a very few have the original bloodline and are born as Magic Users; this group also serves as the rulers of the Sky Spirit Civilization, the "Nobles" among them. But that does not mean the pathways to ascend have been cut off. Even those Sky Spirit People bred through "Life Cradle" technology may possess substantial Magic Talent. The status of Sky Spirit People is not determined by a single factor but by a combination of bloodline, strength, talent, and various other reasons. This has allowed them to amass a large number of elites. Their civilization developed rapidly at one point, and new forms of magic, along with weapons and equipment forged through magic, became increasingly refined. Until the emergence of the Civilization Trial, the entire civilization had already had several hundred individuals at or above the strength of Level 11 "Magic Masters." The Sages are a group comprised of the most powerful Magic Masters, those with the highest pedigree, or those who have made outstanding contributions. "Their foundation in magic indeed far surpasses ours," Shen Hao noted, looking at some of the details in the report, his understanding becoming increasingly clear. Although the Magic Factories still rely heavily on Magicians'' manual labor rather than equipment to enhance production efficiency, they have already formed the embryonic stage of a Magic Industry. Moreover, research in various fields is highly developed. Especially after the Civilization Trial. The three Extraordinary Paths offered in their Chosen One Mall are technology, magic, and alchemy. Among them, technology is outright ignored due to lack of interest, while magic has been greatly utilized, and alchemy has received attention and started to be applied in all fields. The efficiency is just relatively low. But, if cooperation is to happen, magic alone would be sufficient to greatly compensate for the shortcomings of Human Civilization on this path. "We need in-depth technological collaboration," Shen Hao directed, sending the instruction remotely to Shen Qian, "It would be best to facilitate an exchange of technical personnel for communication and cooperation." Shen Qian understood clearly in his heart. He naturally had his judgments, too. Although they had a good start, time was still tight. The slow pace of the Sky Spirit People-simply wouldn''t do. He must gain further control of the initiative. As Shen Qian contemplated his plan, Sky Vault City had actually arrived over Ogen City. But they did not hurry to make contact with the Envoy. Concealed within the clouds, three Sages descended quietly from the heavens, without any accompaniment, and silently entered Ogen City, slipping into the Undead World. Right, their target was indeed the battlefield! They had to obtain more information from the battlefield! However, even after bracing themselves for the reality before setting out, all three were still visibly stunned upon actually reaching the battlefield. What lay before their eyes was a vast expanse of withered yellow land. Despite the battle having ended so long ago, the air still lingered with a faint suppression, as if proclaiming to all that once, the power of a great entity had descended here! Occasionally, one could even see a fleeting flash of pale golden lightning. Even though it was extremely faint, it was enough to send a shiver down the spines of even such formidable beings as they. It was not the shock of "quantity," but the gap in "quality!" "Could it be, has it reached the third stage?" Leman murmured. That was the only reason he could imagine. Once, they all believed that Magic Masters were the limit of the Magic Road, the end point of magic, and the appearance of the Civilization Trial broadened their understanding. However, even so, the most powerful Chosen One was only at Level 14! The third stage, Level 20 and above... that was a domain they simply couldn''t imagine. But beyond that, there were no other possibilities! Just the residual Suppression alone gave them the urge to kneel in submission, and even the faintest thunder and lightning made them sense extreme danger! Leman had no doubt that if the being capable of annihilating a million Undead with a single strike across the vast starry sky appeared before them, they would be powerless to resist, incapable of even maintaining their own selves! "This is the chasm between mortals and Gods..." Amamin, who had come along, was clearly more affected, nearly collapsing to the ground. She was the youngest Sage of the Sky Spirit People, and also their most powerful Chosen One. The majority of the points in this civilization were concentrated on her, the strength brought about by her Purple Epic Talent made her pride surpass the past! Your adventure continues at empire Previously at The Sage''s Council meeting, it was also she who opposed further contact with Human Civilization. She even worried that Human Civilization would seek their help. But at this moment, everything she had done in the past was assailing her heart, reduced to a clown''s act in face of such power. "Amamin..." Leman looked at his young junior, sighed inwardly, and spoke out, "What matters now is how to make amends. This single individual alone surpasses us in the strength of Human Civilization." That''s right, amends. This crisis seemed resolved, but undoubtedly, they had once put the Envoy in dire straits. If they were to hold grudges and use it as a reason for retaliation, they wouldn''t even have a rationale. More importantly, at this moment, Sky Spirit Civilization was indeed in grave danger. No one knew better than they did how quickly the situation had taken a turn for the worse, and how the previously ignored Undead had suddenly unleashed terrible destruction! "This is also our opportunity." The third Sage suddenly spoke in a hoarse voice, "Relying solely on ourselves, even if we could defeat the Undead, we would have to pay a terrible price and the hope of victory is slim, but our neighbor is different. Even support like this can greatly alleviate our pressurewe must admit that whether for better or worse, our fate is now in the hands of this God-like being." The one who spoke was the Sage Hughes, a specialist in Undead Magic. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While his tone remained calm, the slight trembling of his body beneath the black cloak betrayed his inner turmoil. In fact, standing there, he was the one most affected. He didn''t dare to step forward, for the threat of death was constantly warning him. Those remnants of golden lightning posed a fatal threat to him. Of course, it was the same for the Undead! Powerful to the point of causing tremors. Leman knew that The Sage''s Council had reached a consensus because the three of them represented three different opinion factions within the Council. "Let us go," said the oldest Sage. "It is time to set aside our pride and face the Envoy with a more humble attitude." Setting aside pride, this was not the first time Leman had said this. Everyone knew that in the midst of a Civilization Trial, dangerous and grand, one should do just that. But until now, many of the Sky Spirit People only accepted it theoretically, not in practice. Among them, Amamin was a representative of this type. But now, it was as if Amamin''s entire worldview had undergone a seismic shift. She pursed her lips and, trembling, said, "No, it''s not just that, we should go to that planet, to seek an audience, to prostrate ourselves, to beg the one who can save us. With the current situation, only He can save us!" "..." Both Leman and Hughes were stunned. Especially Leman. He watched Amamin grow up. From the moment she was born, everyone held unmatchable expectations for Amamin. So, although he repeatedly hoped that Amamin would set aside her arrogance, he was never angry about it. Because in the eyes of all Sky Spirit People, Amamin was their pride, their future; she was meant to be arrogant! But now... Suddenly, Leman realized that if Amamin''s pride was torn apart instantly, she might swing to the other extreme under the impact! However, he opened his mouth and found the soothing words that came to his lips suddenly hard to utter. Turning his head, he took another look at the heart-shaking battlefield before them. Perhaps, this change in Amamin would be a good thing. To the Sage who had lived a long time and seen much, it was better for the entire Sky Spirit Civilization to live humbly than to perish with arrogance. Chapter 161 We Are the Number One Civilization In fact, Leman''s concept was not the mainstream view among the Sky Spirit People.If he had suggested before the Civilization Trial that the Sky Spirit People should survive by pleading with other civilizations, that would have definitely caused a huge uproar; if things were serious enough, even his status as a Sage might not have been secure. Because the majority of the Sky Spirit nobles would chose to stand proudly in the face of death rather than bending the knee. However, having experienced the previous Civilization Trial, Leman had come to a clear understanding. If those concepts, that culture, were maintained, the entirety of the Sky Spirit Civilization had but one path leftdeath! Even if they managed to survive this Trial by luck, the next, and the one after that... would inevitably lead to destruction! The Civilization Trial was about struggling to live by any means necessary, at all costs! The weak had no leeway to catch their breath, let alone the right to be proud. Changing an entire civilization was not easy, but if Amamin could change, perhaps that could also be a good thing for the civilization. It''s just that... Leman looked at Amamin with a sense of pity in his gaze. "Let''s go." Standing on the cold ground of the Undead World, Leman looked at the city before hima spitting image of those in the Main World, yet corroded into ruinsand murmured, "If we don''t want our civilization to end up like this, we must do what we must do." Very soon, Shen Qian met with three of the highest rulers of the Sky Spirit Civilization. They were three very representative figures. He had already understood that among the fourteen Sages, Leman represented the oldest batch, Amamin represented the newer Sages, and Hughes represented a group dedicated to Magic and technology. In some ways, the opinions of these three could already represent the entire Sky Spirit Civilization. "We hope to collaborate in the area of technology," Shen Qian, realizing the degree of importance the Sky Spirit Civilization attached to them, chose his opening words carefully, "Our civilization primarily follows the path of technology, and although we have also adopted the Magic Road as a supplementary direction, we still have a significant deficiency there. Your civilization could fill that niche, which is the foundation of why we have come and chosen to collaborate." To declare one''s own needs first is, under normal circumstances, not an advantageous position in negotiations. But the Sky Spirit Civilization was at a critical juncture. Human Civilization had also shown its strength. That changed everything. Under these circumstances, clarifying their needs could actually make the Sky Spirit People feel more at ease. "We can provide content in this area, but we need military support," Leman said directly as the main representative, "However, before that, we need to know more about your military strength, especially the capabilities of the powerful individual who took action." "The President''s strength is beyond our guess," Shen Qian said with a smile, "But we can provide some intelligencethe President''s Chosen One Mall has reached Store Level 21." Your journey continues on empire Level 21?! Not just Amamin and Hughes, but even the most composed Leman couldn''t control his expression, showing sheer shock. Usually, any Chosen One that came in close contact with that spaceship would know this. But so much had happened in just the short span of seven to eight hours since the Envoy had landed that no one had even thought to check. The impact of this revelation was no less than the shock of witnessing Shen Hao''s power firsthand! They too understood the importance of the Chosen One Mall and had worked out the rules of its upgrades, so they naturally grasped what it took to reach a Level 21 Storetrillions of points! Wait Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Leman and the others suddenly realized something. "Your civilization..." Leman struggled to calm his emotions, asking with astonishment, "could it be the civilization that ranks first on the civilization leaderboard?" "Exactly," Shen Qian nodded, responding directly, "We are the civilization that ranks first on the civilization leaderboard." "..." At this moment, Leman and the others were silent. The top-ranked Chosen One from the number one civilization on the leaderboard! This news, if spread, would undoubtedly cause a sensation in any civilization! The Strongest and the civilization with the best Trial performance gathered together, almost synonymous with "the most powerful civilization"! Even if not now, most likely in the future. Keep in mind that their civilization''s Strongest, Amamin, ranked only fourth among the Chosen Ones. Their civilization performance value ranked even lower, at fifth! At such a time, their earlier worries and pride seemed all the more laughable! Especially to Amamin. Although she forcibly maintained a calm demeanor and did not show much, her slightly trembling body seemed to betray her inner turmoil. "Please accept our apologies once again," Leman stood up and solemnly gave the highest Sky Spirit People''s salute, "Due to our baseless arrogance towards your civilization, we nearly put your envoys in danger, for which we will provide ample compensation." "We have clearly received your apologies and sincerity," Shen Qian also stood firmly and spoke formally, "Human Civilization is a pragmatic one, and we do not just watch what is said, but also what is done. We hope that this imperfect beginning can likewise bring about a perfect result for both sides." Pragmatism... Leman mulled over this term, becoming ever more convinced that his choice was correct. In the face of the Civilization Trial, meaningless pride is worth nothing compared to practical efforts. Perhaps, it is for such reasons that Human Civilization has managed to reach first place! The Sky Spirit Civilization still has much to learn from the strongest-performing civilization. After both sides sat down again, Shen Qian continued, "We hope that the efficiency of cooperation between our two sides can be further improved. The pace of development in the Civilization Trial far exceeds that of normal civilizational progress, and we can only adapt and then force ourselves to increase our efficiency. In fact, I have already prepared an initial draft of the base alliance treaty, which includes deep cooperation in various domains." He indeed produced a draft of the treaty. The content of the treaty was extensive, and he had even prepared a copy in each civilization''s language. Now, the three Sky Spirit People including Leman were once again silent and even seemed a bit uneasy. Because they had prepared nothing. But at this point, they could only take it over. And after reviewing the content of the treaty, they were even more astonished. Although this treaty still seemed rough and hastily written, its overall framework was already very comprehensive, offering plenty of room for subsequent additions and revisions, and several clauses were extremely important. For instance, the mutual defense alliance against third-party civilizations. Among the nine civilizations participating in this trial, not all possessed a peaceful nature. The Desert Tower Civilization, which once attempted to outmaneuver the Siti people and brazenly deployed weapons of mass destruction, was a prime example. Human Civilization would not easily forgive such conduct. Faced with such destructive civilizations, Human Civilization demands that the Sky Spirit People stand together, sometimes even requiring the formation of an allied legion to deal with the war threats posed by the Desert Tower Civilization or similar civilizations. It must be said that this made Leman hesitate slightly. Because the current situation of the Sky Spirit People made it very difficult for them to confront other civilizations, as the threat from Undead within their own civilization had already reached a critical point. However, just as he was pondering this, Amamin suddenly spoke up, "I approve of this proposal." Leman was taken aback and turned to look at her. "Our civilization is proximate to Human Civilization, and this proposal can bring about a deep-binding of interests for both sides, whether in terms of development or security. Under such a premise, a mutual defense alliance is only natural; an attack on either side would impact the interests of both..." Amamin shared her views. Leman looked at her with a touch of bitterness in his heart. It made sense, but these were things that should have been brought up in internal consultations later on. Expressing such views in the presence of the envoy, effectively as a representative, was undoubtedly handing over the initiative completely. He had his own thoughts about some of the details, but now, it was difficult to raise them. However, he was clearly aware of the pressure on Amamin. He was old and wouldn''t live much longer; the future of civilization ultimately rested on the shoulders of Amamin''s generation. "Hughes, what do you think?" Leman turned to Hughes. "I''m not in charge of this part, but I also support the exchange in the technological domain," Hughes said in his usual hoarse and slow voice. He was only interested in technology; Human Civilization possessed a much higher Store Level, and some of the magic technologies were highly alluring to people like him. Leman had anticipated this response. Turning back to Shen Qian, he said, "As the envoy can see, we have no objections to this proposal, but for the sake of necessary procedure, it still needs to be passed in The Sage''s Council." "How long will this take?" asked Shen Qian, "Every minute and second under the Civilization Trial is precious, a point we''ve also raised in the proposal. Your civilization''s time efficiency must be accelerated to match our timeliness." "It''s just the necessary process; there won''t be any issues with the outcome," Leman seemed to want to add more, but after a brief pause, he continued directly, "The meeting will be conducted using remote projection magic, and we can sign in ten minutes." Clearly, he too had started adapting to this efficiency. "Then we can now prepare the support personnel and send them here immediately," Shen Qian said quickly, "The first batch will mainly consist of elite powerhouses, focusing on relieving dangerous areas within your civilization, and they will bring a large number of self-defense weapons." In fact, this support held even greater benefits for Humans than initially anticipated. Indeed, on the point of points. Since it had been confirmed that points could be earned from the Undead of other civilizations as well, the value of this support extended beyond just the cooperative alliance. Chapter 162 The Shock of the Sky Spirit Delegation Moreover, there was indeed an excess of military forces within the civilization of humans.Large numbers of the Chosen Ones and the Extraordinary Corps began to engage in construction projects. Earning points and exchanging them for rewards in other domains was undoubtedly more advantageous! Explore more adventures at empire Shen Hao even considered recruiting some high-quality immigrants, especially in the field of magical research, because research needs a foundation. Even in the domain of magic, it should be the same. Starting to learn from the ground up was somewhat inefficient compared to directly learning magic, highlighting the difference between users and researchers. There were certainly opportunities to be found. With human civilization taking the initiative, the efficiency of exchanges between two civilizations suddenly increased. That immigration spaceship was activated again, sending a thousand powerful Chosen Ones and ten thousand members of the Cultivator Corps. Qiuyue even volunteered to go, which also included Shen Hao''s specially appointed combat personnel, along with a plethora of various weapons and a small portion of magical equipment and knowledge from the Level 21 Mall. These items were naturally not given for free; as part of the trade, the spaceship would bring back a significant amount of magical equipment and resources upon landing. Just the Demon Crystals alone, if exchanged for points, represented an immensely large number. It was at least five times the value of the resources sent! After all, the world of Sky Spirit People had abundant magical resources. These items did not need to be purchased using points from the mall, including some rare Magic Metal materials and magical plants, among others. In going and returning, both parties were able to reap massive benefits. But more importantly, there was personnel exchange. This was something highly valued by both sides. Initially, Hughes was planned to lead the team, but Sage Amamin volunteered and personally led Hughes and a host of Magic Masters to the planet of human civilization. They boarded the spaceship the day after the human envoys had arrived. This efficiency was unprecedented for the Sky Spirit Civilization. At the same time, Human Civilization adhered to basic etiquette for this formal visit, not treating it as casually as the previous Siti people''s migration. After all, the nature was different. The Global United Front even planned to host a reception ceremony. Ordinary people were quite interested in this. Even in these busy times, many people were seen discussing it during their leisure time online. "This species is the legendary Elves!" "A magic species with super high aesthetic appeal, just perfect!" "Wake up, when magic appears, nothing is strange about elves." "Feels like fantasies are steadily turning into reality!" "I''ve found that although different civilizations'' species might have some differences, their commonalities are just as numerous, truly a miracle of life." "People only care about looks. The development of magic fields is what''s most important. Cultivation reviews are falling behind." "It''s good, I heard their civilization can protect cities in blizzards with large-scale magic!" "..." With the popularity brought about by this alliance, the Global United Front continually released information about the Sky Spirit People, including their culture and magic, thus further intensifying public discussions and increasing the level of interest. In this harsh Civilization Trial, everyone had to constantly embrace new things. Alien civilizations were one of them. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When the Siti people came before, the level of discussion and attention was already significant, but this time it was undoubtedly bigger. This enthusiasm peaked when the spaceship arrived and Amamin led her team to the surface. Everyone watched this beautiful elf, who completely matched human aesthetic standards, meet kindly with the human reception team, and visited the first Underground City, the Magic Domain production factory, and the memorial plaza from the last Blood Demon Trial. It wasn''t until the evening that Sage Amamin appeared at the podium of the Global United Front press conference to face the final interview. "Sage Amamin, having spent several hours visiting, what is your impression of our human civilization?" The first question posed by the reporter was very clich, but necessary. "This is a truly great civilization," Amamin said seriously. "I saw your courage, determination, and astonishing efforts. I always thought before coming here that the strength of your civilization was entirely due to the power of the Chosen One Association''s President, but after visiting the first Underground City, it''s clear I was wrong. The power burst forth by your civilization in times of crisis far exceeds ours." This astonishment was not feigned, as the camera faithfully captured her reaction. Initially upon seeing the first Underground City, Amamin was somewhat dismissive. By the time she knew that over ten million people had mobilized to build this in just nine human days, that unbelievable reaction was fully displayed on her face. For the Sky Spirit People, this was indeed unimaginable. Especially since she had also visited the imagery from that time. Watching each human throw themselves selflessly into this task, which was theoretically impossible, with hopes for what they could achieve, brought her great shock. The Sky Spirit Clan wouldn''t do this; they pride themselves on their composure, believing that intense emotions only cloud wisdom, so even when facing death, they wouldn''t think about struggling. But human civilization showed her the power that courage and passion could unleash! Perhaps they indeed relied on that god-like powerhouse to reach this extent, but, the power of that powerhouse must also partially stem from them! And at this moment, this statement also caused a significant stir within human civilization. Countless people felt proud because of it. They indeed were not as powerful as the Sky Spirit Civilization at the beginning, which was clear from that data, but they managed to achieve miracles unimaginable to the Sky Spirits! "According to the information we have so far," the reporter asked the second question, "our President helped you by eliminating over a million undead, saving tens of millions of Sky Spirit lives yesterday, is there something you would like to say to the President?" Facing this question, before the camera, Sage Amamin, who had always maintained composure and ease, showing the grace of a superior, suddenly appeared visibly nervous. "This, well, actually, I am planning to visit that respected, powerful figure," Amamin stammered a bit, "mainly to express the Sky Spirit People''s gratitude, also, also to apologize for our initial arrogance, and simultaneously hope that both civilizations can maintain eternal friendship and become everlasting allies." "I''m sorry," the reporter said with uncontrollable excitement, as if he had discovered some major news. "Did you just use the word ''visit''?" "Yes," Amamin took a deep breath, seemingly finally calming his nerves, and spoke quickly and seriously, "Sky Spirit People respect the powerful, especially those who have helped us. Your civilization''s president can save our whole civilization with his own power, and we must show him enough reverence, no matter what." Suddenly, many viewers in front of the TV got excited. They finally understood why Amamin appeared very polite, completely lacking the arrogance previously mentioned by the expert, as the Sage of Sky Spirit Civilization had already been awed by President Shen Hao! "I only knew the President was strong before, but after encountering other civilizations, I now understand just how powerful he is!" "I figured it out a long time ago; that''s a one in a billion chance for a Mythical Talent!" "The Sky Spirit Civilization is strong, but President Shen Hao is stronger!" "Eliminating a million undead from across a planet?" "Didn''t you watch the report above? Those million undead were gathered together." "Damn, gathered together? That scene must have been spectacular!" "Our undead have not been that stupid for a while now; the undead version of Sky Spirit People is too outdated." "President Shen Hao, forever a god!" "..." Clearly, these two questions, one elevating the people''s identity with their race, their civilization, and the other further elevating their worship of Shen Hao, both achieved their purpose. And these two aspects are very important for civilizations involved in the Civilization Trial. After all, as the contact between different civilizations deepens, not only can other species immigrate here, but humans also have the opportunity to immigrate elsewhere. Enhancing the sense of belonging to a civilization, the sense of identity, and the confidence to pass the Trial, is crucial! However, Amamin''s performance was indeed somewhat unexpected, although already sensed during earlier interactions, but now it seems that Amamin harbored a deep respect for humans, especially for the President. "As long as Sage Amamin''s position within the Sky Spirit Civilization is secure, our alliance with the Sky Spirit Civilization is also secure," the Analysis Department quickly came to a series of conclusions, "The cooperation can go deeper, including in the area of warfare, and we can also actively pull in some elites..." An alliance within a civilization is not just about signing a contract and being done with it. After all, these contracts do not have "international constraints." Even if they did, they would still be difficult to enforce in the harsh environment of the Civilization Trial. This is just the beginning. Two different civilizations need to constantly deepen their understanding and bind more interests together. This is also why, even in this tense situation, visits are still arranged. And at this moment, the reporter''s questioning continued. Including the history and culture of the Sky Spirit People, including the cooperative projects in the Magic Domain, as well as military support and more, although only basic matters, the entire human civilization was deepening its understanding of the Sky Spirit Civilization and even many experts began analyzing the benefits of this alliance for human civilization. An alliance is not just a matter for the high-level officials. Chapter 163 The Civilization Relationship Recognized by the Trial Excluding Shen Hao''s power, the Sky Spirit Civilization was entirely not inferior to Human Civilization, and in many aspects, it was even stronger. Such an alliance would inevitably affect various aspects.The common folk needed to accept this as well. If the Undead crisis within the Sky Spirit Civilization escalated further, even necessitating large-scale deployment of legions, on one hand for points, on the other hand also for greater benefits. Fortunately, in this alliance, the initiative had always been in the hands of Human Civilization. After the press conference ended, Amamin even came to the headquarters of the Chosen One Association, just as she had said herself. Upon arrival, what came into view was a towering high tower. Amamin''s gaze was filled with astonishment. Ordinary people might not notice, but as a powerful Magician specializing in the magic domain, she could clearly discern the essence of this black tower. The magic halos surging on the surface, in her vision, were also filled with the mystical aspects of magic. The technology contained within this tower far surpassed the level of the Sky Spirit People! And Hughes, following behind her, even showed a fanatic expression. "This is a Magic Holy Land! It is the place every Magician dreams of!" he even became so excited he was almost incoherent, "I want to stay here, study this tower, see those engravings there? That''s a completely different Magic Array!" Amamin could fully understand Hughes''s thoughts, as he was completely a research-type Magician, immersed in magic. But she was not. At this moment, she gathered her emotions, and all her thoughts were focused on the upcoming meeting with Shen Hao. Led by a group of automated puppets, the envoy entered the Mage Tower, and Amamin even refused to use any transport, simply ascending the most basic stairs step by step until she reached the top floor and arrived at the last room. An Angel, with wings fluttering behind, filled with a strong aura, guarded the place. "The master will see only you," Ellie said, her tone filled with arrogance. "Yes." Amamin could feel the power of this being, even the arrogance seemed utterly above her own. The exquisite and grand door slowly opened, Amamin took a deep breath, lowered her head, and stepped in. Even without raising her head, she could feel the pervasive suppression filling the room, not intense, yet still with a suffocating sense. It made her clearly understand that a great entity was right in front of her. This was the possessor of Mythical Talent, standing at the pinnacle of the Chosen Ones! "Sky Spirit Sage Amamin, I greet the Sovereign," Amamin, following the ancient rituals of the Sky Spirit People toward Divine beings, slowly prostrated on the ground. Before coming here, she had considered many different kinds of rituals. Even those faced with an Emperor. But after truly arriving here, she realized that there is nothing better than ''Divine'' as a descriptor! Without a word, this overwhelming suppression, rendering one devoid of any will to resist and only wishing to submit, was the best expression of identity. "The deficiencies of the Sky Spirit Civilization are clear and fatal," Shen Hao began, saying just that. "Yes," Amamin trembled slightly. "I have been watching your planet; the Undead crisis is far more than what it appears to be," Shen Hao''s gaze was exceptionally profound, "More of the Undead are hidden in the shadows, they know your strength, they also know your weaknesses; without our intervention, you stand no chance of victory." "Yes," Amamin bit her lip. This was a reality that they, the Sages, had vaguely sensed previously, but they simply did not wish to, nor dared to, confront it. Now it was ruthlessly exposed. Yes, the Undead crisis was far worse than anticipated! In the past, the power of the Sky Spirit Civilization was stronger; everyone was a Magician, and aside from the mindless Undead, the few Ghost Kings did not dare to appear openly. They hid, and then rapidly grew stronger. But the rapidly deteriorating situation lately indicated that some Ghost Kings had seen an opportunity, which was to launch an offensive and completely destroy and occupy their civilization! The balance of power had reversed. Without Shen Hao and the intervention of Human Civilization, the extinction of their civilization was far from a minor probability. In truth, from the civilization performance rankings, the Sky Spirit Civilization could easily withstand the current level of cold waves, but among nine civilizations, it only ranked fifth. This meant that, in this Civilization Trial, if only two or three civilizations could survive, then based on the Sky Spirit Civilization''s performance in the first settlement period, their extermination was certain. "Merely what is being exchanged now is not enough," Shen Hao spoke again, calmly saying, "To save your civilization, we need to contribute more; the resources and technologies you can currently exchange are not sufficient." "..." Amamin did not speak, just lowered her head even further, even biting her lips until they bled. She had never felt as helpless as she did now. This was not a negotiation, but a wait for judgment! Her own future and the future of billions of people in her entire civilization were all in the hands of the being before her! "Go back," Shen Hao''s tone suddenly relaxed, "Prepare yourself mentally for giving more and have your civilization set aside its pride. We will not demand excessively, but neither will we give without reason." "Yes." Amamin did not receive the judgment she anticipated, nor could she utter a word of inquiry. But as she stood up, she mustered the courage to glance with the corner of her eye. All she could see was a throne floating in midair, but that brief glimpse, like peeking into an unreachable domain, made her shudder violently, her divine soul greatly impacted! Shen Hao frowned and waved his hand. In the next instant, Amamin appeared outside the door, collapsing on the ground, gasping heavily with a look of utter fear and her mind blank. "Quite audacious," Ellie said with a look of disgust, but still extended a finger to gently touch, as a soothing life force flowed into Amamin, alleviating the damage to her divine soul, "The master''s throne is not something you can spy on without permission. Not losing yourself on the spot is a testament to the master''s mercy." Indeed, Shen Hao had not used Dominator pressure on Amamin, but since she kept her head down, he did not quite restrain his power either. He did intend to give a greater shock. In such a situation, the [Emperor''s Throne] naturally integrated the pressure. Experience tales with empire Staring directly at such close distance was equivalent to actively enduring the Dominator pressure! For Amamin, with her mere Level 14 strength, not losing herself was thanks to Shen Hao''s quick response. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sitting on the [Emperor''s Throne], Shen Hao, in certain domains, had already completely surpassed the current level. The unique quality of Mythical status was gradually becoming apparent. Yet even as Amamin lowered her head, her face still showed intense fear. She could not think back, for if she reminisced about the scene she had glimpsed earlier, the feeling of submission would continuously surge. It was an indescribable feeling, as if willing to give up civilization, abandon everything, and offer all she had without the slightest defiance! "Pressure... huh?" Amamin swallowed hard, recalling some unobscured intelligence in human civilization, unable to describe her emotions. Until she left, she dared not look back even once, even though the door had closed! However, after her departure, Ellie walked into the room. "Master," Erin respectfully addressed Shen Hao, "The Envoy is not badly harmed, but she might harbor some shadows in her heart." "Hmm," Shen Hao said from the throne, adjusting to a more comfortable position before asking suddenly, "Are you really sure there can be a relationship between civilizations that is recognized by the Civilization Trial?" "Yes," Erin replied, "Our memories have been restored to the period of the fourth Civilization Trial. In that trial, indeed there were two civilizations that had already established a deep relationship upon their appearance, with one of them being dominant. However, we are not clear about the conditions needed." Indeed, this was a piece of new intelligence Erin Ellie had told Shen Hao not long ago. Normally, the relationships between civilizations in a multi-civilization trial cannot be maintained for long. Because in the next trial, they might be assigned to different trial galaxies and might never meet again. Unless completely conquered and integrated. Like the Siti people. But Erin Ellie had suggested another possibilitythat a civilization could bind other civilizations to appear together in the same trial. This was also why Shen Hao wanted to further influence Amamin. Unfortunately, their civilization had been wiped out early in the fourth trial, and the specific details were unclear. But this information was enough for Shen Hao to pay greater attention to the Sky Spirit Civilization. Just in case. Just in case in the next Civilization Trial, they also had a chance to bring along one, or even several "subordinates." After all, any possibility that could enhance the strength of civilization and increase humanity''s resistance to the Civilization Trial should be pursued. Shen Hao had never let down his guard on the Civilization Trial, whether because of exploiting loopholes or seemingly being able to take a breath due to the current situation. The threat was still constantly looming over human civilization. "All cooperations must be accelerated as much as possible," Shen Hao directly conveyed his voice to Dong Gong, "The second settlement period''s cold wave will intensify, and the construction of the Underground City must also be expedited. If the Sky Spirit Civilization''s Magic Array remains at its current level, it might not ensure safety." "Understood," Dong Gong replied. "Also, the observation and surveillance of other civilizations must be intensified," Shen Hao continued, "Some civilizations that think they have resolved the crisis, or believe they cannot solve the crisis on their own, will likely try to contact other civilizations; contacts between civilizations will become more frequent." Chapter 164 The Great Development of Civilization ```This was fully anticipated. The multi-civilization trial is no longer just a simple test for each civilization. Other civilizations can also encounter danger and opportunity, or rather, this is an inherent part of the trial itself. During the first ranking settlement period, all civilizations had to focus solely on the trial itself. But now, some civilizations have a clear understanding of the trial. Whether they are able to face it or not, they need to shift their gaze beyond their own planets. This applies to human civilization as well. Dong Gong readily accepted the task. The Global United Front is extremely busy and there is so much to be done. Fortunately, they are continuously recruiting talents from various countries. The two most important tasks at the momentthe construction of underground cities and the alliance with the Sky Spirit Civilizationare progressing rapidly. Each day, numerous transport planes shuttle back and forth between the Chosen One Association headquarters and various regions, delivering a vast array of goods from the Level 21 Mall to all corners of the world. The focus is on construction and magic. These powerful devices have once again accelerated the pace of construction. Just four or five days after the start of the second batch of 600 underground cities, another batch of 600 began. According to the original schedule, it seemed impossible for humans to build enough underground cities to accommodate more than seven billion people before the real arrival of the Eternal Night Ice River in two months'' time. But now, hope is indeed visible. At the same time, the technology of the Sky Spirit People is also playing a significant role. "This kind of super-large magic array was originally designed to defend cities from massive attacks by flying magic beasts. But after we modified it by adding the fire element attribute, it can also be used to resist the cold..." Amamin was currently at a magic research institute, explaining the concept of modifying magic arrays to human magicians. Everyone was listening extremely attentively. Even behind the live classroom, hundreds of thousands of magicians throughout the world who had reached a certain level were listening intently to the lecture. "The most difficult part of this super-large magic array lies in the magic power channels. This requires the incorporation of these channels into the city from the very beginning of its construction, and if you want to remodel them on the fly, you must be precise in your terrain planning. We have a type of miniaturized magic ''sand table'' that can accomplish this, and similar items are available in the Chosen One Mall," Amamin finished explaining the last topic and then added, "Next, we will use Sky City as an example to complete the first magic barrier project transformation. Does anyone have any questions?" As soon as she finished speaking, a sea of hands went up in the audience. Even though Amamin had witnessed such scenes many times, she was still somewhat amazed. The magnitude of the pressure on these people, and their thirst for knowledge was something that even among her own Sky Spirit Clan, ordinary magicians could not match. Amamin understood that this was partly due to cultural differences and partly due to differences in lifespan. Compared to the Sky Spirit People who lived for more than three hundred years on average, humans only lived a quarter of that time. And the best time to learn during that lifespan is even shorter. This forces the human elite to adapt to the concept of rapid, efficient learning, which during this harsh Civilization Trial proves to be the most precious thing! Although Amamin had only stayed here for a few days, during this short time, she clearly saw the potential of human civilization. Such efficient growth, coupled with such a powerful guardian, would undoubtedly allow human civilization to go further in the Civilization Trial compared to the Sky Spirit Civilization! Amamin snapped back to reality and began to answer each question in turn. The food had already been prepared. It was a substance called ''Fasting Pill,'' with just one pill ensuring the entire day''s required intake, alongside Energy Potions and Magic Potions. And similar scenes were not just unfolding here. The Sky Spirit Civilization had sent a large number of exceptional magicians, covering various levels. The main task of these magicians was to teach the experiences and knowledge related to magic, helping human civilization to quickly improve the foundation of the entire magic system. In addition to personally teaching a group of students with strong talent and staggering progress, related teaching videos have also been made available to the whole world. In a short period of time, the number of people choosing the path of magic has seen a certain increase. Meanwhile, fields such as Magic Industry and Magic Construction and even the use and research of related resources also continue to advance steadily. Especially when faced with some magical knowledge from the Level 21 Mall, these magicians from the Sky Spirit Civilization are utterly fascinated. According to the investigation and analysis so far, a considerable portion of the Sky Spirit People magicians already show a tendency to join human civilization. This even includes a Sage of the Sky Spirit Civilization named Hughes. Hughes is typical of the fanatical research temperament, willing to give up everything for the study of magic; honor and a sense of belonging among the Sky Spirit People pose absolutely no hindrance. ``` However, there''s no need to rush to recruit at this moment. There is still plenty of time, and more of the Sky Spirit People Elites are yet to come. Of course, the legions of Human Civilization are also continuously dispatching and joining the direct front against the Undead. As Shen Hao previously told Amamin, the Undead crisis within the Sky Spirit Civilization is actually more severe than anticipated. Ever since Humans began to send support, more and more powerful Undead have surged out in astonishing numbers. They rapidly took over part of the cities, and in just a few days, they brought huge losses to the Sky Spirit People. A conservative estimate puts the number of Undead at over four hundred million! This is an extremely dangerous proportion; the strength of these Undead is increasing very rapidly. If it weren''t for Shen Hao projecting most of his own power onto the battlefield, along with more and more powerful weapons, merely relying on the legions currently sent to support would be very difficult to handle these numbers of the Undead. Of course, the gains are also astonishing. Even if the points earned from confronting Undead on other planets are greatly discounted to only about one-quarter, in the face of such vast numbers, the efficiency of gaining points has still soared! Add to that the Undead raised on the Mother Planet that are also continuously ripe for harvest. After just nine short days, the points Shen Hao has earned from the Undead alone have already reached nearly one trillion! Additionally, with the continual construction of the Underground City, the Level 22 Mall is now officially open! "The five trillion points required for Level 23 aren''t coming that quickly," Shen Hao reflected somewhat emotionally as he looked at the points he had accumulated. Tripling points is truly an extremely powerful cheat. The goods of the Level 21 Mall have not even been fully utilized yet, and merely through the mechanical use of its equipment, the mall has once again upgraded. This pace of leveling up also presents quite a unique scene for the entire civilization. For example, on construction sites, some areas still rely on human labor for excavation and construction, while some areas have adopted large-scale fully automated construction equipment, where engineers just need to issue commands to the AI, and everything can be left to the machines. There are even some places where magic scrolls purchased by Shen Hao from the VIP MallUnderground City Constructionare used to rapidly create an underground city with complex terrain that can accommodate a large population. And these are just some of the major fields. The changes in the finer details are even greater. Some people are still using mobile phones produced before the Civilization Trial, while others have begun to use brainwave-controlled invis-glasses that greatly increase communication efficiency. Some are still wearing heavy anti-freezing clothes in sub-zero temperatures of over a hundred degrees below, while others are already using Protection Fields to unimpededly pass through Level 20 blizzards. Devices of various levels are being used simultaneously, and a massive amount of new equipment appears amidst everyone. People are somewhat overwhelmed but are also doing their best to adapt. And for Shen Hao, the Emperor, the feeling is undoubtedly even more profound. Since the last settlement, he could clearly feel that his Cultivation speed was like a fast-forward button had been pressed, becoming faster by the day, even by the moment, compared to the past. At the time of the first ranking settlement, his Extraordinary level was only at Level 18. But in just a week, he had already reached Level 20! He was making a sprint towards the third stage. This pace of improvement was indeed beyond expectations, but it was perfectly logicalthis was a Mythical Level Profession, unique and at the pinnacle of the entire Civilization Trial! Explore more at empire In summary, in this short week, whether it was ordinary people, Cultivators, or Chosen Ones, the entire civilization had undergone enormous development. "But it''s not yet enough to be satisfied, we need to be stronger!" Shen Hao sat on the throne, eyes half-closed, as various images surfaced in his mind. There were Humans on the Mother Planet, who were urgently strengthening themselves and building Underground Cities, as well as Human warriors on Sky Spirit Planet fighting and battling the Undead. It finally fixed on his sister, Qiuyue. A quite significant war was ongoing. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The highest Commander on the frontlines used Qiuyue''s identity as a tool in their propaganda, highlighting Shen Hao''s love and importance to her, and with some traps, they successfully attracted a large number of the Undead. Those "Undead Kings" also feared Shen Hao''s strength, as well as the power of the Humans, hoping to capture Qiuyue to stop further support from Human Civilization to the Sky Spirit Civilization. This plan, naturally, had Shen Hao''s approval. Just this move alone caused over fifty million Undead to converge, surrounding Qiuyue along with over ten million of the Sky Spirit Army. For the Sky Spirit People warriors unaware of the situation, such a circumstance was naturally of utmost despair. And Shen Hao''s hand has already grasped the scepter. Chapter 165 Civilization War! "I should be able to obtain at least five hundred billion points," he muttered.The scepter, charged with power, was again blasted from the Mother Planet, taking only about ten seconds to accurately land on the battlefield! The golden thunder, carrying a tremendous roaring sound, filled the entire heavens and earth! More than ten million Sky Spirit Warriors witnessed this awe-inspiring scene. But this was just the beginning. The scepter was not retrieved by Shen Hao, but instead flew into Qiuyue''s hands. The moment she grasped it, vast starlight burst forth in Qiuyue''s pupils. Her relatively petite frame seemed to grow immeasurably towering in an instant. With both hands holding the scepter, she soared into the sky. The immense phantom of a throne appeared behind her, wantonly displaying its grand power to the world! Shen Hao did not control Qiuyue''s body; he merely lent her his power. Qiuyue had now become a true warrior, thrilled by battle. Given such an opportunity, she too could indulge a bit, savoring the joy of unrestrainedly crushing the enemy on the battlefield. One would believe that after this battle, the Undead on this planet would no longer foolishly gather like this. And the entire Sky Spirit Civilization would sing praises of the divine might of Humans! For a civilization that secretly admired strength, this would undoubtedly deepen their connections with Human Civilization. Shen Hao took a brief look, then withdrew his gaze. A battle whose outcome was already known truly warranted little attention. However, that was only true for him. The news of the war quickly spread back to the Mother Planet and reached the ears of the Sky Spirit Envoy. Even Amamin, who continued to impart knowledge of magic, couldn''t help but momentarily lose control of her expression upon hearing the news. "The Undead will no longer dare to gather together! Their power has been severely weakened," said the ecstatic Sky Spirit who delivered the message. "It''s our turn to chase and encircle them! This is the turning point!" "How are the people''s emotions?" Amamin asked in a measured tone, struggling to contain her excitement. "Upon hearing the news, everyone is cheering; the Human warriors have received gratitude and respect everywhere." "Good!" Amamin was keenly aware that the victory of this war was wholly due to the might of President Shen Hao alone. The power of that mighty Chosen One had completely surpassed the level of ordinary Chosen Ones. He had reached a point where he alone could determine the fate of a civilization! She couldn''t help but glance at the rankings of the Chosen Ones for the Second Cycle. All data from the first cycle had been reset, but in just these short nine days, President Shen Hao''s performance value had already reached nine times that of the second place! Nine times! This terrifying figure was enough to send every Chosen One reeling with shock. Amamin truly believed that some civilizations would even feel a sense of panic towards the unknown. They did not know the details and could only see the tip of the iceberg through the rankings. But as someone who had taken her place behind this Sovereign, Amamin could feel both a trembling and an exuberance from this power. "However," the subordinate in front of her seemed hesitant, glanced around, and still whispered his report, "Some of the Sages seem to be worried, thinking that his strength is too terrifying." "Ignorance!" Amamin''s expression darkened, "What about Leman, how could he allow such utterly foolish remarks to be unchallenged?" "This..." "I''ll make the call myself!" Amamin, somewhat impatient, took big strides towards the embassy, "Apologize to my students for me, it will only take ten minutes, no, five minutes!" Since the day of that audience, she had not been able to muster even the slightest bit of rebellion against him. And during this time, having deeply understood this civilization, Amamin''s identification with it had been growing by the day. Especially after seeing the lives of the Siti people. For her, at this moment, even if the Sky Spirit Civilization ultimately perished, if the survivors could live on here like the Siti people, it would not be unacceptable, indeed it would be extremely fortunate. Kind and gentle, strong and decisive, this civilization had too many qualities that she loved. In such a situation, to have Sages voicing such concerns? Without President Shen Hao, the Sky Spirit Civilization would have long since descended into Purgatory! This wrong phenomenon must be promptly corrected! Amamin''s views at this moment were not unique; most Sky Spirit People, even if they did not cherish Human Civilization as she did, could not ignore Shen Hao, who had time and again demonstrated "miracles". Every Sky Spirit who witnessed that power firsthand felt a heartfelt awe. In some ways, this was also an inevitable result brought by the "Sovereign" Talent. From the very moment he obtained this Talent, Shen Hao was destined to be looked up to. At this moment, however, Shen Hao was observing another emergent matter. On the civilization ranking list, the performance value of the civilization ranked fourth began to plummet rapidly! Just at the last moment, the rate of decline was clearly abnormal. It was as if a major catastrophe had suddenly erupted. However, the performance value of this civilization had even ranked ahead of the Sky Spirit Civilization before. "Could it also be an Undead crisis?" Shen Hao pondered, looking towards the vast expanse of space. With his current power, he could not see the places that humanity had yet to reach across the vastness of space, but he had an instinctual intuition that what was happening to the civilization ranked fourth might be related to the Desert Tower Civilization. He continued to pay attention while quietly waiting. Human Civilization naturally wouldn''t be unprepared for the starscape; with every increase in Store Level, Shen Hao would purchase a significant amount of outer space equipment. Spaceships, warning outposts, large range scanning devices... Even though he hadn''t ventured beyond the far side of the Sun to explore those two unknown civilizations, the six civilizations currently observable were all under long-range surveillance; the Global United Front had already strengthened Observation as soon as the civilization ranking list was discovered. Shen Hao waited quietly. Find your next read at empire It wasn''t a long wait before Dong Gong came to report. "Civilization... War!" Shen Hao murmured softly. Indeed, the reason for the significant crisis this time was not due to a sudden escalation in the Trial, but the bold actions of a civilization launching a war against another civilization! It was the Desert Tower Civilization! Shen Hao''s intuition was correct; the forward observation outposts had clearly seen over thirty massive warships belonging to the Desert Tower Civilization appearing outside Planet No.4! Planet No.4, located relatively close to the No.5 Desert Tower Planet, was a world covered by dense forests, entirely green without any visible oceans. Even in moments completely covered by ice and snow, one could still vaguely see the hint of green beneath the ice and snow. From the performance value, although the specifics of this civilization are still unknown, it is clear they have their own ways of resisting the Trial. Yet now, they were facing an invasion by the Desert Tower Civilization! "Has the discussion meeting been convened?" Shen Hao asked after Dong Gong finished reporting the basic situation. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s being swiftly convened, and the Analysis Department already has a preliminary analysis report," Dong Gong seemed to have received new intelligence and immediately reported to Shen Hao, "According to intelligence from the interstellar outpost, the Desert Tower Civilization is using weapons of mass destruction and conducting indiscriminate, blanket bombing that doesn''t seem intended to plunder the civilization itself. The Analysis Department speculates that the Desert Tower Civilization''s goal is most likely to cultivate Undead!" "Such short-sightedness?" Shen Hao frowned slightly. After learning that points could be harvested from other civilizations, Human Civilization had also considered this scheme. To carry out mass extinction of a civilization, cultivate a large number of Undead, and then harvest these Undead to increase points. However, the biggest flaw in this plan is not in ethical considerations. It lies in the balance of benefits and risks. Take the Sky Spirit People for example, if the Sky Spirit Civilization is completely annihilated, or if the entire Sky Spirit Civilization is exterminated in one fell swoop, that would instantly produce ninety billion Undead. Although it may seem numerous, these Undead dispersed across the vast Sky Spirit Planet are far from concentrated, and they can hide, run, and are quite fast. Even Shen Hao would not be able to eliminate such a number of Undead in a short time. If it drags on until a large number of Undead reach the Second Stage, or even higher, to the point where they are capable of interstellar actions, the Human Mother Planet, close at hand, would face imminent danger. That represents a risk. Moreover, the benefit of this action would only yield points, and those too at a discounted rate. But now, Human Civilization, having obtained the foundation of the Magic System from the Sky Spirit Civilization, acquired an abundance of magical equipment and resources, as well as a considerable amount of manpower and materials. The mere foundation of the Magic System represents a wealth that cannot be measured in value, it enables humanity to firmly take its place on the path of magic, and to go further! Not to mention the possibilities of high-quality individual migration and deeper connections as seen from the intelligence given by Erin Ellie. These benefits are obviously more comprehensive and long-term. And this is under the condition that Shen Hao has a threefold points hack. For any civilization, upon rational analysis, it becomes clear that conquering and controlling a civilization is far more beneficial than destroying it like this! Yet the Desert Tower Civilization still took this approach. "It''s now confirmed that the Desert Tower Civilization is indeed filled with destructive ideological thoughts," Dong Gong continued to report the Analysis Department''s findings, "Once they see an opportunity, they will definitely launch a civilization war against us. It is recommended to remain highly vigilant and be ready to initiate an attack when necessary..." Clearly, there was no possibility of peace between Human Civilization and Desert Tower Civilization. The best outcome would be mutual vigilance, non-interference, until the end of the Trial. But what Shen Hao was contemplating was the issue at hand. Whether to intervene in the war initiated by the Desert Tower Civilization. Chapter 166 The Highest Level Emergency Task! ```If we choose to intervene, it would inevitably lead to a military conflict with the Desert Tower Civilization, possibly even triggering a full-scale war between the two civilizations. However, war is a decision that must be made with caution when it comes to civilizations. Especially under the backdrop of the Civilization Trial. At present, Human Civilization has not completely escaped the crisis brought by the Trial. Although the Undead are broadly suppressed, they continue to emerge incessantly, threatening the safety of human life from time to time, and the Eternal Night Ice River has not truly commenced, with the current cold waves and blizzards yet to reach their extremes. The entire civilization''s focus must be on the construction of the Underground City. The Sky Spirit Civilization is likewise restraining military forces. Right now, there are nearly three hundred million Undead fleeing in all directions. Although the Sky Spirit People''s forces are the mainstay, humans still need to dispatch a large number of powerful individuals to reinforce their ranks. Having reached the Second Stage, at least half of the Chosen Ones, after their job change, are currently situated within the Sky Spirit Civilization. Explore more stories with empire However, from another perspective, intervening could also present the opportunity to gain a substantial amount of benefits. Not to mention, Planet No.4 has now suffered severe damage, and the Undead must have spawned in significant numbersthese are points. Moreover, in such circumstances, the entire civilization may likely be unable to survive the Trial, and Humans arriving as Saviors could have the chance to gather a group of Chosen Ones and high-quality immigrantsthese are also benefits. The Desert Tower Civilization plays the villain, while Humans play the hero. This mode of warfare, in dealings with several other civilizations, could be advantageous as well. Shen Hao looked at his interface for the cheat device. In a few more hours, the new cheat device loading time would unlock! Shen Hao had already made a decision about this cheat device. "Have the members of the council first gather intelligence and discuss, while sending several Chosen Ones to travel at high speed to Planet No.4 aboard a spaceship. Find a way to get in and ascertain the situation there... let Feng Ping join them." "Yes," Dong Gong replied. Shen Hao, the President, usually didn''t manage affairs much, but once he issued an order, the Chosen One Association''s operational speed was astonishing. At this moment, four Chosen Ones were quickly selected to carry out this extraterrestrial mission. Among them was one Chosen One who was quite special, the very one appointed by Shen Hao. His name was Feng Ping. He was only twenty-three years old this year, a top-world eSports player, and earned the status of Chosen One for it. But before that, he wasn''t even aware that he had reached such a level in eSports. After all, he had decent academic grades, and he wasn''t completely immersed in gaming; he just knew he had a high level of game skill. And after the Blood Demon Trial descended, this ability became somewhat insignificant; during the Blood Demon war, he even actively enlisted in the military. However, just as a new recruit who had just arrived at the battlefield, the war had already ended. Just when Feng Ping thought his path forward was to stay in some city and become a patroller in the Crisis Management Department, the slot of Chosen One unexpectedly fell upon him. That''s right, both he and his teammates were stunned. By this time, people who had reached the pinnacle in various important fields had all been gathered, and even if they continued their usual work, they were still closely monitored. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Feng Ping was like a fish that slipped through the net. And that''s not even the most fantastic part. When drawing his Talent, Feng Ping directly drew a Purple Epic Talent! Yes, Purple Epic Level! This was a one-in-ten-thousand chance, and in all of Human Civilization up to now, there have only been three! After that, Feng Ping received intense training from the Chosen One Association. In the second Trial, he was also sent to various locations to join the battles against the Trial. At this moment, Feng Ping was just emerging from an Underground City Construction zone. As soon as he burrowed out, the personal terminal he wore began to vibrate incessantly, while at the same time, his contact lenses projected an emergency mission from the Chosen One Association. [Chosen One Feng Ping, an emergency mission is now issued, ordering you to drop all matters and proceed swiftly to the Chosen One Association headquarters. The necessary transportation has been prepared, and you need to arrive at the designated location to wait within ten minutes of receiving this mission.] [Mission level: Top priority!] [Mission issued by: President] A top-priority emergency mission from the President? Feng Ping took a deep breath, leaped up, and started sprinting towards the designated spot before he could even process the information. Then, his emotions began to tremble with excitement. To be honest, when he discovered he had a Purple Epic Talent, Feng Ping was exhilarated for a long time. On one hand, this meant he had surpassed the vast majority of Chosen Ones right from the start, and on the other, after experiencing the Blood Demon war, no one was without the desire for powernot only to ensure their own safety but also to protect even more people. Personal ambitions and a grand mission, all converged on the identity of the Chosen One. However, in the few months after joining the Chosen One Association and receiving elite training, Feng Ping felt somewhat stifled. The reason lay with his Talent. [Illusion Body] That''s right, his body could turn into an illusion, avoiding attacks, becoming invisible, even causing others to overlook him. Was this ability powerful? ``` Of course it''s powerful! If it were during the Blood Demon war, he could have infiltrated the Blood Demon camp all by himself, assassinated the Matrix, or eavesdropped on military plans face to face. But, facing the Second Civilization Trial, the only use of his ability was to delve deep underground to take samples and investigate soil and rock formations. It was highly useful at first, but as the equipment sent from various places became more and more advanced, even this exploration didn''t require him anymore. This made Feng Ping feel somewhat useless. Especially since he had received three Golden Legendary abilities from the President, yet he still hadn''t obtained a Golden Legendary profession. He had only completed a transformation into the Purple Epic class. Feng Ping was also just a twenty-three-year-old young man. After gaining the Talent and power that others did not have, he naturally also yearned to make a name for himself! And now, was the opportunity finally coming? Feng Ping''s excitement was such that his face even became slightly flushed, as if there was a breath in his heart that he needed to forcefully exhale. He checked his personal communicator for a message from the highest official in charge of the construction site. "We have received instructions from superiors; your job will be taken over by large-scale detection equipment. The other workers will only know that you have been transferred to another Underground City construction site. Wishing you a safe and meritorious return!" "Thank you for your leadership!" Feng Ping typed a few words, then closed his personal terminal. At this moment, outside the Underground City, the temperature had already dropped to minus one hundred degrees, and even though it was afternoon, broad daylight, under the cover of the blizzard, all one could see was pitch darkness. Only by lifting one''s head was it possible to see a resting gleam in the sky. Ever since the start of the Second Phase ranking calculation, the sunlight seemed to be rapidly diminishing. Feng Ping had visited over a dozen sites for work, and had never seen daylight, let alone sunlight. Although his Illusion Body state meant he would not feel the cold, the darkness and the howling blizzard could still make him feel a sort of chill. But in the midst of the darkness, a scorching light suddenly shone directly on his location. Feng Ping lifted his head and saw a spaceship that stood unmoving even in the midst of the blizzard. "The transport has arrived, please board the spaceship," a message popped up on the communicator. Feng Ping took a slow deep breath, looked at the spaceship that had already landed, slowly walked into the opened hatchway, and simultaneously canceled his Illusion Body. A sense of warmth instantly swept over his entire body. "Is this your ability?" a voice suddenly appeared, startling Feng Ping. He looked around, but saw no one. Until, a person''s figure as well emerged from the void. It was a middle-aged man in his forties, with a simple smile. "Yes," Feng Ping said, somewhat surprised as he looked at him. This man''s ability seemed a bit like his own. "Zou Shulong," the middle-aged man extended his hand, smiling, "I''m a cook, used to work in the army''s cooking squad." "Hello, hello," Feng Ping shook hands with both of his. "Don''t be so polite, I know you, Feng Ping, with a Purple Epic Ability!" Zou Shulong said smilingly, "I''m also the captain of this mission, though I just have a Blue Elite Ability." "Captain?" Feng Ping was immediately shocked. "Perhaps because I have a few more years of experience and I''m an old soldier, your Potential is far stronger than mine," Zou Shulong said cheerfully, looking indeed very amiable. "Not at all, I know my own weight," Feng Ping waved his hands repeatedly, "It''s just good luck." Zou Shulong nodded slightly in his mind. His mission included detailed profiles of personnel. The description of Feng Ping''s character was very clear in the mission dossier. "Sincere, modest, passionate (to be emphasized and nurtured during the mission)." So Zou Shulong was right; Feng Ping indeed had great Potential. "Captain, is it just the two of us on this mission?" Feng Ping was obviously still excited, looking around as if he was trying to see if there was anyone else hidden on the spaceship. "There are two others, but they came on different spaceships," Zou Shulong said with a smile, "One is from Japan, a girl who''s two years younger than you, and the other one is from the Northern Alliance. Except for you, all three of us have Blue Talent, and we''re all Second Stage Chosen Ones." This basic information about his teammates would have to be shared sooner or later. No harm in saying it now. Feng Ping took a deep breath, "Four Second Stage Chosen Ones, all with Blue Talent or higher, this is a big mission indeed!" "That''s right." Zou Shulong''s expression grew more serious, "We''re going to meet the President." "Hiss!" Feng Ping truly widened his eyes in astonishment this time. Meeting the President! Chapter 167 You Will Decide Their Fate! In most civilizations at the current stage, Chosen Ones with Purple Epic Talent hold absolutely high status.This can be seen from the Sky Spirit Civilization. Amamin was just a newly promoted Sage, and even with a decent identity and talent, under normal circumstances, she could not have garnered many supporters and become one of the representatives of The Sage''s Council immediately upon joining. However, with the addition of her Purple Epic Talent, her status was actually even higher. This represented not only power but also potential. Yet, Human Civilization was completely different. Even though Feng Ping was one of only three possessors of Purple Talent within Human Civilization, his status wasn''t really anything special; in the eyes of most people, he couldn''t compare to those Chosen Ones who had made their mark during the Blood Demon War. Even Feng Ping himself thought so. The reason was simple. The existence of Shen Hao alone suppressed all Chosen Ones! In front of Shen Hao, it didn''t matter whether your talent was Purple, Blue, or even White; he could nurture any of them if he wished. Currently prominent figures like Song Cheng and Liu Ruoxi, who had risen to fame, had started out as White Talents. Thus, no Chosen One didn''t admire Shen Hao, no one who didn''t long to be closer to this President of the Chosen Ones. It wasn''t just because he was the savior, the guardian of civilization, but also because he represented the future of the Chosen Ones! At this very moment, Feng Ping''s heart was already beating uncontrollably fast. He had originally thought that he would have the chance to meet with the President only after making significant achievements, but unexpectedly, the mission required him to meet with the President right from the start! Was the clothing he wore today too dirty? He hadn''t washed his hair, and it seemed like he hadn''t shaved either. Thinking about these things made Feng Ping somewhat restless. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The spaceship will arrive in ten minutes," said Zou Shulong, catching a glimpse of Feng Ping''s nervousness and smiling with his honest round face, "though I think there''s a place to wash up on the spaceship." As soon as he finished speaking, Feng Ping''s figure disappeared from sight. He had used his ability and passed directly through the wall! "Illusion Body," Zou Shulong looked at Feng Ping in the room and sighed slightly to himself, "He''s really strong." His talent was known as "Illusion Control," and his profession, as an "Illusion Master," was especially skilled at creating various illusions; in some ways, it was also quite powerful. But compared to Feng Ping''s talent, there was a notable difference. Unless there was a power that could counter Feng Ping''s or overwhelm him in terms of strength, otherwise, it was nearly an invincible defense, and even more, it was stealthy. Luckily, Zou Shulong at his age naturally didn''t feel envious because of this. His expression grew a bit more serious. This hastily assembled four-person team, all with Talents or abilities of concealment, one could imagine that the mission they were tasked with was definitely not simple. Zou Shulong being chosen as the team leader meant he was more mature and didn''t get overly excited like Feng Ping did. He felt more pressure instead. The spaceship arrived quickly, and when Feng Ping appeared again, he had managed a rough makeover. They waited on the magnificent Mage Tower for a while before the other two arrived. One was a Japanese girl with a somewhat sweet face, looking no more than seventeen or eighteen years old, obviously very nervous. She bowed deeply on seeing the two of them, "Hello, my name is Tanahara Kanai." As for the other person from the Northern Alliance, he was not tall, seemed rather thin, and appeared to be in his thirties or forties, and he introduced himself as well, "Just call me Ludwig, I''m an engineer." "Hello," Zou Shulong greeted them, "My name is Zou Shulong, and I am the team leader for this mission." "Hello, Captain!" Kanai suddenly bowed deeply, at a full ninety degrees, becoming even more nervous. Japan was now completely frozen over by seawater, and although those who survived were also building Underground Cities, there was a pervasive sense of sorrow. With that background, Japanese often felt somewhat inferior when abroad. As a young girl, Tanahara Kanai was somewhat typical in this regard. "It''s not often that we see a Chosen One of your age, what were you chosen for?" Zou Shulong asked her to ease some of her nervousness. "Rep-, replying to the Captain, it''s as a top-level voice actor," Kanai pursed her lips, sadness in her eyes, "I had already signed with an agency, they all said I had a lot of talent and that I would definitely become a world-renowned voice actor, but..." Now, the agency was long gone, and so was the profession of voice acting. "I see," Zou Shulong didn''t really know what else to say. Explore hidden tales at empire With the beginning of the Civilization Trial, many things people used to love, including dreams and futures, had disappeared helplessly. Especially now, without sunlight, forests, or grasslands to see. People hiding in the Underground Cities might have secured their safety, but when they remembered these things, they were also filled with confusion and sorrow. And at this moment, the door behind them suddenly opened, and Erin Ellie walked through. "Follow me, the President is waiting for you." Suddenly, everyone tensed up again. Naturally, they knew who the beautiful Angel''s "President" was. Even Zou Shulong couldn''t maintain his composure at this time. What, exactly, was the mission? When the group arrived at the top floor and the doors opened, they all saw Shen Hao sitting on a throne, hovering in the middle of the hall. Unlike when they met with Amamin, Shen Hao had retracted all his power at this time, but even so, he still exerted considerable pressure on the Chosen Ones before him. "Greetings to the President," everyone saluted together. "This time, I''ve called you here for an important mission," Shen Hao spoke concisely. "An hour ago, we witnessed the outbreak of a civilization war, or rather, a civilization slaughter might be more accurate to say." As his voice fell, a projection appeared in the center of the hall. Everyone could clearly see it was a planet. A white planet, also frozen by snow and ice. However, at this moment, thirty space warships surrounded the planet like blood-sucking parasites, with explosions ripping through the area wherever they went. Everyone revealed a shocked expression. This was nuclear weapons! Someone was using nuclear weapons in a dense pattern against another planet! It had to be said that just this image alone fully displayed the brutality of civilization warfare; these people couldn''t imagine what was happening on the bombarded planet, nor could they imagine what would happen if their mother planet faced the same situation. It would be the despair of countless people, the wailing of countless people! The purpose of Sky Tower had not been made public. However, considering Shen Hao before them, their expressions eased a bit, but they still looked moved by the images on the projection. "The civilization launching this kind of extermination attack is the Desert Tower Civilization. They once attempted to do the same thing to the Siti people, but I stopped them, and now, they have taken the initiative to attack again," Shen Hao said slowly. "Clearly, the nature of this civilization is extremely dangerous, and I am considering taking action to interfere with this massacre. However, we need more intelligence on this planet and its civilization." By this point, the mission was self-evident. Every Chosen One present was at the Second Stage of their transformation and possessed either abilities or professions related to covert operations or reconnaissance. Thus, their mission required them to delve into the depths of interstellar space, into this planet currently being heavily bombarded by nuclear weapons! Upon realizing this, everyone felt an unusual sensation. It was a mix of tension, shock, and an indescribable sense of grandeur. It was as if they had always been focused on their immediate surroundings, on this world, and suddenly they were about to embark into the depths of space, to a distant alien battlefield! However, Zou Shulong quickly responded, standing at attention and giving a military salute, "Yes! Mission guaranteed to be accomplished!" Suddenly, the others also came to their senses and stood at attention to salute. Indeed, during the Civilization Trial Period, every Chosen One held a military rank. Their civilization needed their strength, no matter how dangerous or difficult; this was the mission of the Chosen Ones. Shen Hao nodded slightly and continued: "Your mission is to deeply engage with this civilization, to understand their situation, especially their cultural characteristics and level of power." Having said that, he paused, looking at the group and emphasizing slightly, "I can say clearly that the outcome of your mission will determine their fate." Just this one sentence caused everyone''s hearts to tremble slightly. Although it was not their civilization, but a strange one, one they had no knowledge of as of now. Yet, it was still a civilization! A civilization with countless intelligent lives, with its own history and culture! And now, the fate of this civilization lay in their hands. With this mission, everything seemed to take on an immensely greater scale. They could be sure that if this civilization survived due to the intervention of Human Civilization, the four of them would be eternally recorded in the history of this civilization, and possibly even in that of Human Civilization! For an individual, this was undoubtedly a tremendous honor. "The spaceship has been prepared for you, a Blue Level 20, a Military Reconnaissance Battleship with optical stealth and anti-reconnaissance capabilities, and it''s very fast," Shen Hao added. And in the next moment, he suddenly reached out and grasped the Scepter. Stars sparkled in his eyes and golden Thunder emerged, a terrifying and solid power converging upon the Scepter. Then, with a gentle tap towards the four still in shock, power surged into their bodies and quickly subsided. Chapter 168 Powerful VIP Product Cheat! Until on the back of everyone''s hand, a mystical engraving appeared.It was identical to the engraving on the back of the "Emperor''s Throne". There was the same engraving on the "Emperor''s Scepter" as well. This represented Shen Hao. "I''ve sealed a portion of my power within your bodies, but once it''s expended, it''s gone," Shen Hao retracted the scepter and said slowly to the four of them, "Such a vast distance, my support will need at least ten minutes to arrive. However, I will always be watching over you. Should you encounter an insurmountable predicament, just call out my name, and then, hold on for ten minutes!" Only then did the four understand the meaning of this action. Feeling the immense power sealed within them that they had never experienced before, each of them was exhilarated! All the original unease and tension seemed to be swept away! Even though the President made it very clear that this power would be no more once used up, it was so formidable! Moreover, the President''s subsequent words undoubtedly gave them tremendous confidence! Let alone ten minutes of support, just the President''s attention was like adding a massive amount of courage, making it clear to them that even on an alien planet battlefield, the President was still with them! "Depart now. Zou Shulong is the captain for this mission; if necessary, I will also provide you with directions," Shen Hao concluded, "The contribution points for this mission are also extremely generous. I will be waiting for your return." "Yes!" The four responded in unison! It wasn''t until they had left the room and were standing in front of a fairly large pitch-black spaceship that they came back to their senses from the excitement. "This spaceship is AI-controlled; you just need to give the commands," the person in charge of leading the way said standing beside the spaceship, "It is also equipped with some weapons systems, but it is primarily a reconnaissance ship, so the weapon functions are not particularly powerful. You can ask the AI for more information." "Thank you." Zou Shulong expressed his gratitude. "No need to be polite. Oh, and," the leading person seemed to remember something and added, "If necessary, the spaceship itself can suffice. With your strength, you can survive in space for a while. You just need to wait ten minutes, and no matter where you are, the President will be able to open a portal and escort you back." "Understood," Zou Shulong took a deep breath and said with a smile, "We know, the President is with us." "Wishing you a safe return," the leading person saluted them military-style. The four saluted back Although it was a simple gesture, at that moment, each one could feel their sense of mission. "Board the ship! Depart!" Zou Shulong ordered. This was not the first time the four had boarded a spacecraft; the kind that had picked them up before, capable of stable flight in a Level 20 blizzard, was also a spacecraft. But this was their first time leaving the Mother Planet. When the spaceship steadily accelerated and left the planet within a mere minute, everyone looked back at the Mother Planet covered in ice and snow with mixed emotions. "This won''t be the last time," Zou Shulong said with a smile, "The Civilization Trial has brought a lot of misfortune, but it has indeed brought a more exciting world. Since we can''t stop it, we might as well enjoy a life of struggle against the Civilization Trial." "Captain''s words are spot on," Feng Ping nodded vigorously, "That''s exactly what I think." "Heh, you young people are always more spirited," Zou Shulong laughed, then his expression turned serious, "All right, the entire journey will take about a day. We also need to do some preparations, to increase our understanding and rapport with one another. We hope the civilization on the Fourth Planet can hold out that long." Everyone nodded in agreement. They shifted their gaze from the Mother Planet to the endless darkness of the universe, that even more remote planet. As for the civilization on Planet No.4, could it hold out? Shen Hao believed it could. The performance value had already clarified many things; after experiencing the initial plummet, the trend of decline in the performance value representing the civilization on the Fourth Planet had significantly slowed down. Now it had nearly stabilized. It even ranked sixth, with only two civilizations performing worse than the current No.4 Civilization, excluding the eliminated Siti Civilization. "Is the Desert Tower Civilization still covering with nuclear explosions?" Shen Hao inquired. "Yes," someone immediately responded, "The forward reconnaissance points are still closely monitoring, and the recorded intensity of the nuclear explosions hasn''t decreased." "It seems that for this civilization, nuclear weapons aren''t fatal," Shen Hao nodded slightly. This was normal. Nuclear weapons seem formidable, but in reality, there are many weaknesses. The initial blast point would be difficult to withstand, but the subsequent fallout is not unmanageable, even past Human Civilizations had nuclear defense bases, and now there are even more methods of defense. The idea of completely eradicating a not-so-weak civilization with just this type of bombardment was probably not possible. However, since the Desert Tower Civilization had taken action, there would certainly be follow-up. Yet whether Human Civilization should intervene, and to what extent, would still depend on the actual situation of No.4 Civilization. Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire At this moment, what Shen Hao was more focused on was the cheat device. Yes, the unlocking time for the third cheat device had arrived! Without hesitation, Shen Hao selected what he had already decided upon. [VIP Commodity Cheat Device First Edition] In Shen Hao''s view, this cheat device was one of the stronger ones among the seven refreshed for this Trial. Unlike the previous "VIP Store Plugin," this plugin didn''t raise the VIP Level, but it could lock a refresh slot in the VIP store, ensuring that the rarest items would appear every time the inventory refreshed. This point was very important. The current Level 2 VIP Store had nine slots refreshing every three days, mostly featuring Blue Quality goods, with Purple items appearing only occasionally and at a level significantly lower than the store''s level. Moreover, it included both "permanent unlock" and "one-time purchase" options. Often, it was the one-time purchase items that had higher levels and better quality. The permanent unlocks were of much lower level and quality. Nonetheless, whenever a Purple or a high-level Blue Quality item appeared, it could still have a tremendous impact. Like the Ten Thousand Soul Banner from before. The recently refreshed "Underground City Generation Magic Scroll" was another example, although it was a one-time use item. With the anticipation of sporadic surprises, Shen Hao would always calculate the time to check the store with each refresh. Now, there were just over ten hours left until the next refresh. New plugin loaded! Shen Hao continued his own affairs, waiting patiently. Several calm hours passed, and the majority of Human Civilization was unaware of the war raging in outer space. Still, the few who did know were already making various preparations. Including personnel allocation, military factory remodeling, and transportation of arms and equipment within the store... Finally, when the refresh time arrived, Shen Hao accessed the store at the first opportunity. At first glance, he saw amidst a sea of Blue a solitary item shining with a Purple glow. "Nice..." Shen Hao couldn''t help but admire the item after getting a clear view. It was not just because of its strength but also because of its timely arrival. [Name: Cosmic Military Mother Ship for Expeditions] Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Level: 20] [Quality: Purple Epic] [Length 12.8 kilometers, width 3.2 kilometers, equipped with a Curvature Engine, an Antimatter Power Furnace, capable of accelerating to one percent of light speed, fitted with one Energy-type Main Cannon, fifteen secondary cannons, one thousand four hundred and twenty-five Real Bullet Cannons, featuring the Klein Defense Position, and armored with Titan Level Armor.] [Price: 170 billion points] [Note: More intimidating when used with a large number of interstellar drones!] Yes, it was a warship! Warships appearing in the store were nothing unusual; after reaching higher Store Levels, both standard and VIP stores would occasionally offer warships. The reconnaissance warship that was used to send Feng Ping and his group away was also a Blue Quality warship. But this was the first time a Purple Epic had appeared! And it was a Purple Epic only two levels lower than the standard store! Even if it was just a one-time purchase, as opposed to an unlockable item, it was still incredibly strong! Level 20 was a watershed for items in the store. Keep in mind that the strongest Purple Quality item Shen Hao had obtained before was still three levels lower than the store''s level. And even that didn''t appear often. He had thought that was the rarest probability, but unexpectedly, there were Purple items that were only two levels lower. Ever since the VIP store had been activated, despite dozens of refreshes over a considerable length of time, he had never once seen such a thing. That showed how rare this chance was. But it didn''t matter. From now on, during the Trial Period, each refresh would bring such luck! This VIP store plugin was indeed powerful! "Cheating is thrilling," Shen Hao murmured in satisfaction, squinting slightly, "just like a twist of fate." Indeed, although the plugin allowed him to lock onto the rarest items, it wasn''t guaranteed to be a warshipit could have been any other type of Purple item. But a warship appeared under these circumstances. It had to be said, it felt like a twist of fate. Shen Hao didn''t waste any time, glanced briefly at the other items to find nothing remarkable, and directly purchased the warship. 170 billion points was indeed quite expensivethis was after an 85% discount, which meant the original price was two hundred billion points. But, it was still in line with the store''s pricing. In the store, a Level 22 White Quality Single Soldier Universe Fighter would also cost roughly two billion points, but eighty such fighters wouldn''t pose nearly the same threat as one mother ship. Especially compared to the Desert Tower Civilization, which could produce its own interstellar weapons, using mass-purchased items from the Point Mall in a war of attrition was obviously a lossit was essential to have weapons of significant deterrence! Chapter 169 Civilization that Reveres Nature "I wonder what kind of treasures the next update will bring."Shen Hao had realized that any plugin within the system that could alter probabilities was incredibly powerful. He could turn low-probability events into certainties, essentially keeping luck on the side of Human Civilization. Under the rules of Civilization Trial, this was hugely significant! With this warship, Shen Hao''s inclination to intervene in the civilizational war had grown stronger. He didn''t just wait for intelligence from the scouting squad; he directly communicated with the Global United Front, asking them to allocate a portion of scientists and military commanders to fully understand this Purple Epic warship and to study its associated tactics. Upon learning the quality and level of the spaceship, and the technology it employed, the Global United Front was instantly exhilarated. Initially, there was hesitation in their discussions about intervening, but now, that voice had grown significantly louder. "The goddess of luck really does favor us." "Though it is only one, it is certainly much more powerful than the spaceships of the Desert Tower Civilization!" "Around this mothership we can create a fleet; as long as we are willing to spend points, we definitely have a fighting chance!" "Let''s first get ready and calculate." "" Your next chapter awaits on My Virtual Library Empire Not all these council members were warmongers, but they were uneasy about the actions of the Desert Tower Civilization and the mass destruction weapons it controlled. If they had the capability, they naturally wanted to nip the danger in the bud! While preparations were actively underway on the Human Mother Planet, on the other hand, Feng Ping and others had finally reached Planet No.4. This planet was slightly larger than the Human Mother Planet, but not by much; however, it was currently under a staggering scene. Burning, a massive amount of burning, the whole planet seemed to be ablaze, emitting terrifyingly high temperatures, and one could even see flames burning fiercely on the surface! This was the result of a bombing with nuclear weapons lasting more than ten hours! The thirty warships of the Desert Tower Civilization also appeared before Feng Ping and his group, each immensely large, designed with a chilling aesthetic, and covered in fierce gun ports, as if they were the product of some extreme firepower ideology gone mad. Beyond those thirty warships, many more densely packed small fighters were constantly shuttling over this burning planet. But Feng Ping and the others soon realized that the civilization on this planet was not utterly powerless. New vegetation was growing at an incredible rate, far surpassing normal plants! They saw giant plants continuously lashing out with equally huge whips, attacking each fighter, and many plants were spewing deadly corrosive liquid into the sky, quickly corroding any of the Desert Tower Civilization''s fighters that were hit. Clearly, although the situation on this planet was highly dangerous, they had not given up and were resisting with all their might. Such widespread combat across the planet, virtually everywhere, filled Feng Ping and the new recruits with awe, causing them to watch from a distance, plunging the spaceship into an indescribable silence. It was too fierce, too cruel. The civilizational war had only begun a few hours ago, yet both sides were giving their all, showing no mercy! This kind of war had no codes of honor, no conventions for prisoners of war, not even surrender negotiations; from the start, it was about annihilation! "Start recording, send back the footage," Zou Shulong took a deep breath and said in a heavy voice, "We can''t just rush in carelessly, the whole planet is a battlefield now, and our identity as envoys makes entering directly very dangerous. It''s best to try and establish contact first!" Indeed, the situation was completely beyond their expectations. They had initially thought that this planet would become ruins after the bombing with nuclear weapons, and then the Desert Tower Civilization would pause the bombing and send troops to eliminate any surviving individuals hiding out. However, this civilization still had a significant ability to resist; entering such an intensely violent battlefield recklessly was extremely dangerous. The others also realized this and turned their heads to look at Tanahara Kanai. Tanahara Kanai''s Talent, known as "Mind Communication," and her Profession, "Heart Source Master," allowed her to delve deep into the spirits of sentient beings and, in particular situations, communicate over long distances or even influence. She was originally the communications officer of the squad, meant to stay on the spaceship. But now, it seemed they could only rely on her to try. "This distance is too far." Tanahara Kanai felt tremendous pressure but still shook her head after sensing around, "We need to get closer." "How close?" asked Zou Shulong. "I, I''m not sure." Tanahara Kanai''s face turned somewhat pale. "Don''t be nervous, just tell me what conditions need to be met," Zou Shulong knew that their team was actually not professional; they were merely novices. Even though he had been a scout for a while, his past experiences weren''t very applicable now. At this moment, he wasn''t demanding too much from his teammates, just trying to reassure them. This reassurance evidently had its effect. Although young, Tanahara Kanai had experienced quite a few events, and she quickly calmed herself down. Biting her lip, she said in a low voice, "Commander, if I can identify where the target is, the maximum direct distance I can connect to is twenty-five kilometers." "Twenty-five kilometers." Zou Shulong quickly looked at the map that had been drawn up and indeed found an area with sparse firepower. "Let''s go!" he ordered decisively, "We maintain a stealthy state, be careful." This command was very dangerous; it was equivalent to going deep under the eyes of the Desert Tower Civilization. All their confidence could only be based on the technological level of this reconnaissance spaceship. But Zou Shulong was confident. Even if they were to be discovered, they would utilize the President''s power and forcefully break through! At this moment, the civilization on Planet No.4 had no idea that the mighty Human Civilization had already sent envoys to their location. This civilization was in a stage of extreme anger and tension due to the war. In a place deep underground, miles below, numerous roots had formed a small spacethis was currently the highest command center of this civilization. If Zou Shulong and his team discovered them, they would realize this was the least human-like species among all the civilizations they had encountered so far. Because they had upper bodies similar to humans, yet had the lower bodies of odd-toed ungulates. They somewhat resembled the centaurs of human fantasy. But were obviously different. These people even had two slightly curved horns on top of their heads; the skin on their upper bodies also carried some congenital imprints, matching the color of the fur on their lower bodies, and they were obviously divided into different species based on the color of the fur, the shape of the horns, and the size of their bodies. Even within this small command center of hundreds of people, one could see over a dozen different categories. In fact, these people truly came from different tribes. This civilization worshipped nature and lived in the forests covering the entire planet in a relatively primitive way. Although there were over forty different species and several hundred different tribes, they referred to themselves with a collective termSenya people, implying the children of the Life Mother Tree. At this moment, the leaders of over thirty tribes, almost representatives from all tribes, were all gathered here. This was a team that had been formed during the last Civilization Trial. They understood as well that facing the Civilization Trial, without unity, there was no possibility of resistance. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And this time, they had done well. By harnessing the power of plants, they could easily relocate underground, and also had the power to fight off the undead. As long as they could find a way to keep the plants on the ground alive under increasingly harsh cold, they could survive this trial. However, they had never imagined that the crisis would come not from the trial, but so fiercely! "The enemy''s numbers are too many, and their attacks too terrifying," a muscular Senya person sadly said, "Listen, the Life Mother Tree is moaning; those terrible flames have heavily damaged it, and all of nature is burning, while our resistance cannot threaten the enemy beyond our world." "Tetet," another similarly muscular but older-looking Senya person seemed very dissatisfied, "We all heard the moans of the Life Mother Tree, but our ancestors did not call out to us for help, nor did they tell us to give up. Your words will only bring shame to your tribe and your people!" The Senya person named Tetet appeared to want to explain something, but another Senya person seated in the chief seat interrupted him. "Enough," this Senya person emitted a strong aura, holding a magic wand carved from wood and even wearing a luxurious, thick magic robe. His sharp eyes looked at the two, "Tetet, you need to learn to hide your fear. Your tribespeople are watching you. Balah, you should be more tolerant toward Tetet. He''s just a fourteen-year-old boy who should not have become a tribe''s priest at this age." Everyone stopped talking, both Tetet and Balah respectfully saluted the male Senya person. Because he was the Great Leader they had elected. He had also led the entire Senya people through the last Civilization Trial. The Great Leader named Wakah brought the topic back on track, asking in a deep voice, "I asked you to contact your ancestors; now tell me, to what extent is the Life Mother Tree injured?" Indeed, the Life Mother Tree was not only their faith but also a real existence. It was even created by their own hands! Chapter 170 Help! Revelation of the Mother Tree! Your adventure continues at My Virtual Library EmpireThat was over three thousand years ago. Different tribes, growing stronger, erupted into a war that swept across the entire planet due to the distribution of resources, causing great destruction to nature. At that time, the dozen strongest priests believed that this would inevitably incur nature''s punishment. Hence, after exhausting hundreds of years and rallying one powerful priest after another, they created the Life Mother Tree at the cost of their own lives. After that, every powerful priest, at the end of their life, would integrate their soul into the Life Mother Tree, merging with it and also making it even more powerful. Three thousand years later, today, the existence of the Life Mother Tree had long enveloped the whole world, its roots ubiquitous, and "Senya" had become the common name for all tribes and all species. Throughout the lengthy years, the Life Mother Tree also became the faith of the Senya people. They could even contact the lingering ancestral consciousness within it, communicating with and mastering the power of the Life Mother Tree. In some ways, if all Senya tribes united, they could even control the planet! They once had confidence that by uniting and with the help of the Life Mother Tree, they could overcome any enemy, even when facing the Civilization Trial, they bore little fear. However, the despair the Civilization Trial had not brought was, today, brought by another civilization! "To resist the previous continuous explosions and destruction, the roots of the Life Mother Tree have withered by fifty percent..." announced a Senya person with a somewhat trembling voice. "Fifty percent?" Suddenly, all the previously calmed Senya erupted into noisy clamor, restless hoof sounds, and various voices filled with excitement and panic flooded the entire hall. "This is an unprecedented blow!" "The entire nature is nearly destroyed." "The fire is still burning!" "First it was the terrible cold wave, then the terrifying flames, our Mother Tree can''t hold on much longer!" "Once the Mother Tree withers, Senya will also face its end!" "..." Everyone present was a Chosen One, and also a leader or an important figure from various tribes. They were acutely aware of the significance of the Life Mother Tree to them. They understood all too well that, should the Life Mother Tree truly wither, those protected by the Mother Tree, along with the entire civilization, definitely could not survive. Even the Great Leader Wakah stood there dumbfounded at that moment. Until now, they didn''t know the reason the enemies above had launched this war; the opponents even refused any communication, all their actions were genocidal, completely disregarding the natural order. "I want to communicate with the Mother Tree!" Wakah''s lips trembled slightly as he suddenly said, "Communicate with the true consciousness of the Mother Tree." At this moment, everyone suddenly fell silent. They looked at Wakah somewhat incredulously. It seemed they wanted to stop him, but they couldn''t really say anything. Indeed, the Life Mother Tree initially only merged with countless ancestral souls, but, as It continued to grow, the Senya people gradually realized, the Mother Tree had given birth to its own consciousness. It was born from the souls of the Senya people, yet It was an undeniably independent entity. Since Its birth, the ancestors of the Senya people became like warriors beneath It, only able to be commanded by It. Many powerful priests had once tried to communicate with this true entity, but even when It was newly born, It was so powerful that any contact would render the soul unbearable, easily torn apart, merging into the Life Mother Tree like the ancestors, moving towards true death. Thus, each powerful priest in their lifetime had only one chance to contact their faith. That was the moment before death. "If I succeed, I will return and bring forth the revelations of the Mother Tree," Wakah looked at everyone and slowly said, "But if I fail, I hope you will not give up, Joka will lead you and continue the fight." Joka, a Senya person who had always stood behind Wakah. He had a burly figure, robust muscles, yet in his hands he held not a priest''s staff, but a giant longbow. At the call of the leader, he stepped forward, bowing his head. "From this moment, you are Jokah." Wakah extended his hand, lightly tapping Jokah''s body with his own staff, "Whether I return or not, you will be the new leader of the tribe, and if I return, you will officially become the leader of the Senya people!" The original ceremony should not have been so simple, but at this moment, no one cared. They could tell that Wakah was essentially harboring a resolve of certain death. This could even be considered a form of escape. But at this moment, they indeed needed the Mother Tree to give them a revelation. And at this moment, Wakah didn''t even have time to bid farewell to his family; fifty percent withering was an extremely terrifying figure, meaning that the Life Mother Tree was already on the brink of death! Wakah came to a spot in front of the roots, closed his eyes slightly, letting his soul delve into the roots, continuously calling out to the consciousness of the Life Mother Tree. Normally this process would require a considerable amount of time, but at this moment, just as he began calling, the vast consciousness suddenly descended. Wakah felt his soul spreading instantly throughout the entire world, this indescribable oppressive force, even though he was now a Second Stage Chosen One, still could not withstand it. Severe pain originating from the soul swept over him. But, this was much better than anticipated. It seemed, the Life Mother Tree had indeed weakened. Wakah had soon heard a tremendous cry. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It hurts, it hurts so much." "Stop burning, no more burning." "Wah wah." "It hurts so much." "..." The cries carried a distinct immaturity yet they were so grand, as if accompanied by the cries of countless souls, continuously shaking Wakah''s entire soul, making his entire soul roar. However, he still persevered, even faintly hearing the Mother Tree''s cries. "Save me." "Please, save me." "..." The Mother Tree was crying for help, but to whom? Right as Wakah started to entertain such a thought, suddenly, a fleeting shadow flashed in his mind. It was a spaceship, a spaceship completely different from those of the enemies, and on it, an individual with eyes filled with the vastness of starlight flashed by. "Pugh!" Wakah spat out a mouthful of blood, the impact of witnessing those eyes was even more severe than the contact with the Mother Tree! Several pieces of equipment meant to protect his soul directly shattered, his consciousness instinctively fled back into his body, and yet, he was still gravely injured! But Wakah didn''t care much about that now. He gripped the arm of Jokah beside him, his face bearing an indescribable expression. "Revelation, I''ve seen the Revelation the Mother Tree has given us!" Suddenly, everyone gathered around. Many people showed great joy. Even the true Sages knew that while the Mother Tree was immensely powerful, it was not an omnipotent God, but it was still the faith cherished in their hearts, the deity that countless ancestors had worshipped with their souls. Countless people truly believed that the Mother Tree would bring them hope! However, Wakah''s expression was indeed indescribable. His thoughts were still in chaos, only muttering, "The Mother Tree is crying for help, there is a spaceship, a spaceship from another civilization, the Mother Tree is asking for help from them, no, from Him!" "What''s going on? What exactly did you see?" Jokah gripped Wakah''s arm tightly, while several Priests frantically pumped life force into him, as if they understood, yet did not quite understand. But Wakah''s soul was too heavily wounded, in the end repeating only: "Eyes! Starry sky! Eyes!" "No good, he needs to rest, needs to calm down," said a powerful Priest, a Chosen One with a healing attribute, in a low voice, "We already have a lot of information, there''s another civilization, that is our hope." Everyone fell silent, some looking fearful and confused. Their doomsday was brought about by another civilization, yet was their hope also to be pinned on another civilization? However, what these people didn''t know was that, at this very moment, Feng Ping and others were equally shocked. Following their plan, they carefully entered the planet, reaching an open area of combat, then allowing Tanahara Kanai to explore the native civilization. But just as they started, Tanahara Kanai suddenly emitted a tremendous suppression, her eyes erupting with starlight. Everyone clearly felt that in that moment, the President''s consciousness arrived on her! But this lasted only a very brief moment before everything quickly returned to calm. "Excuse me, did something just happen?" Feng Ping cautiously asked, as if Tanahara Kanai was the President. "Seems like it," Tanahara Kanai herself wasn''t sure, somewhat blankly saying, "It seems like the President had a brief communication with some entity of this world... I''m not sure if that counts as communication, but I think I heard a child crying and asking for help." "A child?" The group became even more puzzled. But, the next moment, Shen Hao''s voice directly appeared in their ears. "Feng Ping, go down alone; the location of this civilization''s command layer has already been sent to you, the rest return to a safe place to await orders." "Yes!" Feng Ping felt the location suddenly appearing in his mind, immediately standing at attention to respond. He also heaved a huge sigh of relief in his heart. Although unsure what exactly had happened, having a directive personally from the President made it feel as though nothing else mattered. It must be said, it''s profoundly reassuring to feel as if the President was with them, even on an alien planet. With faint excitement and anticipation, Feng Ping greeted his teammates before his figure slowly vanished. He directly penetrated through the spaceship, plummeting towards the ground at high speed! Chapter 171 An Existence More Sacred Than the Mother Tree! Feng Ping was doing this for the first time.The moment his figure passed through the spaceship, the vast universe came rushing at him instantaneously. This was a world starkly different from the Mother Planet, where countless burning plants grew and danced upon the land. The entire planet seemed like a living entity, while the Desert Tower Civilization''s war machines still occasionally streaked by not far away, the booming sounds endlessly thundering across the land, and flames carrying twisted heat waves swept through the environment wave after wave. The scene was incredibly awe-inspiring. Ever since acquiring the Talent known as "Illusion Body," Feng Ping often felt as though he was disconnected from the world. It was as if nothing that happened in the world could affect him. But it wasn''t until this moment that he clearly understood how grandiose and massive the current era was. A place like this was truly the stage where he belonged! Feng Ping sped toward the ground, moving silently through the world like a ghost. And at this moment, Shen Hao indeed had his gaze fixed on him. He faintly sensed that Feng Ping''s mentality seemed to have undergone some change. But that was normal. A few months ago, Feng Ping was just a college student, but humans have strong plasticity. Now Feng Ping indeed possessed qualities worth cultivating, and Shen Hao also believed he would rapidly mature and make outstanding contributions to Human Civilization. However, Shen Hao''s current focus was largely on this planet. He certainly felt a significant surprise. Originally, he had thought that as long as the civilization on this planet had the basic Quality, as long as they were like the Siti people, willing to integrate, willing to submit, able to bring benefits to Human Civilization, they would have ample reason to intervene in this war. But Shen Hao had never imagined that this civilization would have cultivated a "Spirit of Nature"! Yes, a "Spirit of Nature," or at least a similar existence. This was a concept that existed both in the Cultivation System and in the Magic System. In the Cultivation System, it referred to the "Mountain God," an innate Mountain Spirit that merged with the entire mountain range, wielding authority, or even a direct birth from the mountains as an Innate Spirit. In the Magic System, too, they spoke of the Spirit of Nature, even the Innate God Spirit! Such beings, within the Extraordinary Domain, conceptually surpassed ordinary creatures. Put simply, it was "status," with immense potential for growth. Shen Hao himself was a representative of "status." After acquiring the Mythical Talent "Sovereign," his status soared to a level parallel to the universe, so he couldn''t be clearer about the role of "status." It was practically the embodiment of potential and strength! S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Look at this "Spirit of Nature" before us. By Level, the "Spirit of Nature" on this planet had only been born not long ago, not even reaching the Extraordinary Second Stage, but look at its performance! Even though it was drawing power from the survivors of this civilization, with just that little bit, it could survive the madness of nuclear explosions, and it could barely launch a retaliation. Despite the vast disparity in strength, it still held on, delivering no small loss to the Desert Tower Civilization. "Moreover, it is a newly born consciousness, not yet fully matured," pondered Shen Hao, his mind racing, "The Desert Tower Civilization clearly does not excel in the Extraordinary Domain. Had they understood the value of the Spirit of Nature, they wouldn''t have caused destruction in this manner. But, this is good." Yes, Shen Hao had already decided to transplant this Spirit of Nature to the Mother Planet. It matched perfectly with the World Tree! He wasn''t worried about being unable to control it; not to mention that the consciousness of this Spirit of Nature was obviously nascent and confused, his Talent "Sovereign" alone dispelled any concerns in this regard. If this world''s civilization turns out to be decent, he would take them along, but if not, taking away just the Spirit of Nature would still be a massive gain. But he had to act quickly. The Desert Tower Civilization was indeed powerful. How their technology fared wasn''t entirely clear as yet, but the number of arms was astonishing: all sorts of weapons, war machines, teeming and innumerable. Stay connected with My Virtual Library Empire The way things looked, even the Spirit of Nature wouldn''t last long. At this time, Feng Ping also seemed to sense the urgency of the situation. He quickened his speed a notch. Heading straight into the ground, "Illusion Body" allowed him to ignore obstacles and move at an extremely fast pace. At the same time, the Senya people were once again gathering for a meeting. "The Mother Tree has given us a Revelation; there may be other civilizations that could be our Saviors," Jokah announced to everyone, allowing no time for commotion or discussion, he further inquired, "Has any tribe seen a spaceship different from that of the enemy''s?" The leaders of the Senya people looked at each other in confusion, all denying it. "Then search for it! Spread the pollen out, try your hardest to find it!" The Senya people were quite primitive in some respects, but in the path they pursued as Plant Priests, they also had their unique aspects. For example, communication: using plants that spread throughout the world, messages could be quickly transmitted to every place where plants existed. Or scouting: certain special pollen, once scattered into the air, could reflect back any images of all it touched. ``` In addition to these, there are all kinds of magical effects. Powerful Priests could even cultivate plants according to their needs, producing the desired specimens. The corrosive fluid plants targeting aerial enemies were urgently cultivated with the power of the Life Mother Tree and spread across the planet on a large scale. If the Desert Tower Civilization hadn''t started with a stealth attack using nuclear weapons to massively damage the natural environment and the roots of the Life Mother Tree, and had instead fought head-on, the Senya Civilization might not have fallen to such a state. At this moment, all they could do was place their hopes on the Savior revealed by the Life Mother Tree. However, just as everyone was preparing to contact their respective tribes, Jokah, who sat in the lead seat, suddenly grabbed his great bow and stared intently at the center of the room! The rest of the people did not react immediately, but when they looked towards the center, their pupils shrank, and some even turned pale with horror, retreating several steps! Because, right in the center, there stood an individual who was clearly not a Senya person, standing there so quietly! No one knew when he had appeared, nor how he had appeared. You must know, those present were all leaders or Priests from various tribes of the Senya Civilization, all Chosen Ones, the strongest group in their entire civilization! And yet, they were completely unaware that someone else had infiltrated their midst. Even now, when they could see him with their own eyes, their perception was still void of any presence, as if he were merely air. This abrupt and eerie scene made the already tense Senya people feel a great sense of unease. However, they did not know that Feng Ping felt nervous at this moment too. This could be a Centaur! Or perhaps a Cervitaur? Or a Faun? He hadn''t expected the civilization on this planet to look like this. At first glance, it was stunning. However, Feng Ping also knew what he needed to do. He tensed his expression and tried his best to appear calm.> "I am an Envoy from Human Civilization," he said slowly, "and the translation magic artifacts on me conveyed my words clearly into everyone''s ears. "We have discovered this civilizational war initiated by the Desert Tower Civilization, and we have sent an Envoy to understand what is happening here." Human Civilization, Desert Tower Civilization? The people present were not fools. After the initial tension and unease, they looked at each other and quickly grasped the implications of his words. Some Senya people even immediately thought of the Revelation, their expressions changing from tension to surprise filled with immense hope! Could this be the civilization mentioned in the Revelation? The civilization that the Mother Tree believes could potentially save their world? However, Jokah, who was sitting in the main seat, spoke first: "Envoy of Human Civilization, I welcome you on behalf of the Senya Civilization, but before all else, I want to know, how did you find us here?" Jokah''s expression was very serious. Some Senya people also came to their senses. Indeed, this was a grave issue. This place was their most central command post, gathering the strongest among their civilization, and almost all the important figures from every tribe were here. Yet, during such a phase of war, this underground location, several kilometers beneath the surface, had been discovered! If the enemy had found them, or if this Envoy before them informed the enemy of their situation here, they would face a catastrophic crisis. But Feng Ping had already received instructions from Shen Hao. With a tremor in his heart and as calmly as possible, he said, "Our President received a distress message from the divine beings of your civilization, and thus directed me to come here." After speaking, he lifted his right hand to his chest, where an engraving emerged, and a glimmer of starlight swirled in his pupils, his momentary Suppression overwhelming everyone! Although it lasted only a brief instant, the engraving vanished and the starlight disappeared, yet in that moment, everyone could feel an indescribable authority and sacredness! Even Jokah, who was imposing and serious, showed a look of disbelief at this moment. The others were needless to say. They were Senya people who were closest to the Life Mother Tree, naturally feeling its immense, world-enveloping presence. That is why they had faith! That is what they worshipped! It was a power that transcended all life, even nature itself! But in that instant just now. What they felt was not the world, but the endless starry sky, the vast universe! Even if they did not understand what it meant, one thing was clear. That isbehind this Envoy stood an entity even more powerful and more sacred than the Life Mother Tree itself! ``` Chapter 172 Praying for His Salvation! At this moment, many things that were originally incomprehensible seemed to have found their answers.Why had the Life Mother Tree called for help, and why from other civilizations? And why did the Life Mother Tree believe that a civilization far away, in a distant land, had the power to save them? This was a civilization that also possessed gods, even more powerful than the Life Mother Tree they worshipped! "Respected Alien God Envoy," Jokah had also put down the longbow in his hands at this time, his tone becoming very respectful, "please forgive my rudeness, we indeed received a Revelation from the Life Mother Tree, but were temporarily unsure of the Envoy''s identity." "No matter," Feng Ping also breathed slightly easier at this moment. Although with the President''s power, coupled with his own ability to escape, there shouldn''t be any danger. But he could also feel that the President was clearly placing some importance on the civilization of this planet. Moreover, the information that had just been conveyed to him contained some utterly shocking details. This planet''s civilization actually had a genuinely existent god? Life Mother Tree? Combined with the diverse and powerful plants he had seen outside, Feng Ping seemed to grasp a point that the President cared about. This made him feel tense once again. "Now that you understand my identity, let''s not waste time. I need to know some details about your civilization," Feng Ping directly said, "How many people are left in your civilization, how many Chosen Ones are there? Are they scattered, or gathered together?" This was all very confidential and important information, but at such a time, it was necessary to see the resolve of the people before him. Along the way, the Intelligent Group of the Global United Front had come up with different plans, and directly asking for important information after revealing one''s identity was one of these plans. The situation of this civilization was already very dire, and Human Civilization was bringing them Hope. If in such circumstances, they still harbored wariness and hesitated, unwilling to trust Human Civilization, then other measures might need to be taken. Such as waiting until the order of this civilization fully collapsed before cleaning up the mess. Feng Ping also worried that it might be this kind of reaction. However, in response to his question, Jokah, who had just been very wary, did not hesitate at all. "There are approximately two hundred million and ten million Senya people who have survived, with about eleven thousand Chosen Ones. All our people are dispersed in various places but have fixed living areas," he said. "Only two hundred million and ten million people?" Feng Ping was somewhat surprised. "We believe in the way of nature, and balance is one of the fundamental truths of nature," Jokah seemed to understand Feng Ping''s reaction and explained, "Thus, when we realized that an excessive number of Senya would disrupt the balance of nature, bringing war, we opted for birth control, but each Senya has been excellently nurtured, most being outstanding priests or warriors." Indeed, though the Life Mother Tree brought a shared faith to the Senya people and ended the hatred between different species and tribes, it did not solve the fundamental cause of the outbreak of warsresource scarcity. Unlike a technological civilization that could massively explode in productive forces, in this Extraordinary Civilization, the importance of natural resources greatly increased, limiting the path to the Extraordinary by environment and resources. To reduce conflicts over resource distribution and to protect the balance of nature, the Senya people chose to control birth rates. Over three thousand years, the population of the entire species kept decreasing. Before the Civilization Trial opened, there were only over three hundred million people. But as Jokah said, with ample resources, every Senya was an excellent priest or warrior. They dispersed to cultivate various kinds of plants, driving the animals, maintaining the growth of nature and the Life Mother Tree. Thus, the cold waves did not pose too much of a threat, and neither did the Undead. Most of the Senya people could easily eliminate the newly emerged Undead, and they could even seek the protection of the Life Mother Tree in any place where its roots were present. Of course, the Undead hiding in the Undead World would grow stronger. This was perhaps why the performance value of this civilization ranked only fourth and not higher. But while this part of the crisis had not yet erupted, the invasion from the Desert Tower Civilization caught them off guard, with heavy losses! In less than twenty hours, it resulted in tens of millions of deaths! "But our enemies hide in the high sky, afraid to fight face to face, only continually bombing with weapons!" Jokah said this, unable to conceal his immense fury and pain, "They burn the Mother Tree we worship and destroy the cherished nature we hold dear, even if giving up everything, paying any price! We will make them pay!" At this moment, the rest of the Senya people also clenched their fists tightly, their eyes bloodshot, each person carrying an indescribable rage. How could they not be furious! This species put nature above all else and even reduced their own numbers to maintain the prosperity of nature. The Life Mother Tree had been the cause of countless forefathers'' dedication and sacrifice over three thousand years, the reason they could unite, and their greatest faith and hope! Yet everything they loved and cherished was considered worthless in the eyes of the invaders! The forests they treasured were burned in large swathes, animals that usually surrounded them moaned and died in the fierce flames, and the land full of vitality was filled with destructive nuclear radiation; even the blizzards and the cold that had not destroyed the Life Mother Tree, it too was now wailing in agony. This pain and despair. Even outsiders, with just a slight thought, could feel it somewhat. Let alone themselves? At this moment, Feng Ping firmly believed that if a Desert Tower Person appeared in front of them, even with copper body and iron bones, they would still be torn apart by the furious Senya people! "The Desert Tower Civilization is indeed cruel and tyrannical," Feng Ping said after a moment of silence, "but also powerful. You might not fully understand the explosive productive capacity of the technological path in military terms, but the troops and weapons attacking you now might not even amount to half of the Desert Tower Civilization, perhaps even less." Stay updated through My Virtual Library Empire These were not merely diplomatic words, but rather Feng Ping''s personal lamentation. As a young man with an active mind, he often read novels and watched movies, and naturally had his own views about the war that had erupted. Not to mention the civilization level of the Desert Tower civilization, which was obviously higher than that of the Senya Civilization, the early advantages of the technological path compared to the Extraordinary Path were insurmountable. Transcendence required a qualitative change. Perhaps when these powerful Transcendents reached the third stage, especially after their Life Mother Tree reached the third stage, the situation would be completely different. At least it wouldn''t be like now, where they could only struggle in despair with limited effect. However, there was no such "perhaps." The other cruel aspect of the Civilization Trial also manifested vividly on the Senya Civilization. Joka remained silent, then suddenly stepped back two steps, his four lower legs bending as he heavily knelt before Feng Ping. "As a temporary Great Leader of the Senya Civilization, I pray to your civilization''s supreme God, beseeching His salvation!" It wasn''t just Joka, the surrounding Senya people, after a moment of silence, also took the same action one by one. They knelt on the ground, their heads bowed, praying to the unfamiliar God. At this moment, they had given up many things they previously cherished equally. Their dignity, their future. However, in the face of survival, these things were inconsequential. This included not only Joka but also all the Senya people present, who all clearly understood the reality before them. The Life Mother Tree was wailing, heading towards death, countless plants were burning, withering, their people were dying off one by one, even the planet, once teeming with life, was dying. The God behind the Divine Envoy before them was all their hope, as well as the hope recognized by the Life Mother Tree! Faced with such a scene, Feng Ping also felt somewhat at a loss, even feeling a certain stirring in his heart. "President?" He also instinctively called out to the President in his mind. "Let me handle this." Shen Hao''s voice appeared in his mind. The next moment, Feng Ping''s eyes once again shone with starlight, a powerful consciousness filled with suppression descended upon this place, not as oppressively massive as before, but more real, clearer! All the Senya people trembled slightly, none daring to raise their heads, nor dared to make any sound, only lowering their heads deeper. "Your misfortune lies in being too far from us and too close to the Desert Tower." The grand voice resounded in everyone''s mind, clearly using another language, but every Senya person could understand it. "The Life Mother Tree has suffered irreparable heavy damage, new consciousness is on its last breath, your planet is also heading towards death, shadows of nuclear radiation sweep every corner of the planet, you have only two choices, face death, or bring the Life Mother Tree and join our civilization." Yes, Shen Hao chose to speak frankly. He had already gained a general understanding of this civilization, as well as the culture and customs of these Senya people. There was no need for excessive rhetoric or deception; what he spoke was the reality facing the Senya people. This planet that had been relentlessly bombed with nuclear weapons was indeed heading towards death. And at this moment, just as Shen Hao''s voice ceased, all the Senya people had not even had time to ponder when countless roots suddenly spread towards Feng Ping, another tender consciousness with cries once again seeking Shen Hao''s consciousness came to this place. "Save me!" "It hurts so much!" Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Wuuwuuwuu." "I don''t want to die!" "Please." "..." Chapter 173 The Desert Tower Civilization Must Pay the Price! ```The consciousness of the Life Mother Tree was actually quite immature, and it hadn''t developed overly complex cognitive abilities, but it had the instincts of life. After perceiving the consciousness of Shen Hao, it instinctively came to seek help again! For the Life Mother Tree, it might have been just a subconscious reaction. But for the Senya people in this place at the moment, it was a tremendous shock. After all, the revelations regarding the Life Mother Tree prior to this were only known from Wakah, who was still in a coma. Yet now, this scene was unfolding before the eyes of all of them! Every person heard the Life Mother Tree''s painful cries, heard it pleading for help from this God from a strange civilization! This emotion was simply indescribable. Some Senya people could no longer control their emotions, their eyes brimming red as they knelt on the ground, choking up. The Life Mother Tree was the shared deity of every Senya person, but wasn''t it also the child of the entire Senya Civilization? Their ancestors created it, and then generation after generation invested in it. Countless Senya people watched it grow little by little, spread across the world, creating how many stories, leaving behind how much history over three thousand years? It was both the mother growing alongside every Senya person and the child jointly created by the Senya Civilization. But now, it was in such pain, so desperate. Yet, they could only watch helplessly, incapable of doing anything other than kneeling on the ground to beg. "As acting Great Leader, I convene a major vote," Jokah took a deep breath. This healthy, strong, resilient warrior''s voice trembled noticeably as he looked at everyone and said slowly, "Choose death or give everything to save our Life Mother Tree." Such a vote had only occurred once in history. That time, it ended the greatest war in this world and saw "Senya," alongside the emergence of the Life Mother Tree, appear after the flames of war. And this time, the vote they were about to make would decide the fate of their entire civilization. The result was unchanged. Despite hesitation, despite doubt, in the midst of the Life Mother Tree''s cries, everyone made their choice. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They gave up their own civilization and threw themselves under the banner of this unfamiliar deity. After the vote, Jokah suppressed all restlessness and adopted a different way to prostrate. That was the posture they took when worshiping their ancestors, worshiping the Life Mother Tree. At least nominally, at this moment, the Senya people belonged to Shen Hao. However, the Chosen One interface did not respond, just as it had not with the Siti people before. The Civilization Trial had a more rigorous definition when it came to the integration of different civilizations. Probably, only after bringing these Senya people back would there be a reaction reflected in the performance value. But that''s the definition of Civilization Trial. Not the definition of "Emperor." From the moment these Senya people declared their loyalty, Shen Hao could feel the connection they had established with him, although it was very weak and not yet firm, even not as strong as the current Siti people, but it had indeed been established. With this, the purpose of sending an envoy for the first time to investigate was perfectly realized. Even better than anticipated. Human Civilization also had a compelling reason to intervene! The next moment, a continuous surge of power emanated from the engravings on Feng Ping''s hand, an almost tangible suppression, but without any leakage, all pouring into the sprawling roots. Just at the moment of contact, the cries of the Life Mother Tree visibly lessened. Shen Hao was right, the consciousness of the Life Mother Tree had indeed been severely damaged. It was squeezing out its own power to protect the planet, and what Shen Hao was doing now was to guard its consciousness and reduce its pain. This evident change also made the Senya people present take notice. One by one, they lifted their heads and could clearly feel the Life Mother Tree''s pain easing. This alone brought such excitement to some that they were brimming with tears. What they wanted to give everything for but were powerless to do had been accomplished by the foreign deity! Just as both were great beings, this one was indeed far more powerful than their Life Mother Tree! "Gather your people and have them hide as much as possible," Shen Hao said after soothing the Life Mother Tree, leaving one last sentence, "Now that you''ve joined our civilization, the Desert Tower Civilization should pay for their actions." Shen Hao''s tone was very calm, without much emotion, as if stating something self-evident. But this very statement clenched every Senya person''s fists tightly, with a thrill indescribable in words. They had thought that at best, only the Life Mother Tree and some of their people would be taken away. The civilization of the deity might be powerful, but the power of the Desert Tower Civilization was also visibly formidable. ``` They had no reason, nor the necessity to wage war on the Desert Tower Civilization just to seek revenge for them! But was that really the case? Did they truly intend to make the Desert Tower Civilization pay? The mere thought of such a scene was enough to make all the Senya people utterly unable to contain their emotions. Their hatred for the Desert Tower Civilization had been etched into their bones in just over twenty hours! "Understood!" Jokah replied heavily, and even though Shen Hao''s consciousness had already disappeared, he still maintained a prostrate posture towards Feng Ping, issuing orders in that very attitude, "Command all the clan members to go into hiding immediately." At this moment, the vast majority of people from each tribe were resisting with all their might. They rapidly cultivated various plants, fighting the endless enemies pouring down from the sky amidst extreme cold and storms. What Jokah had said before was correct, the number of Senya people indeed wasn''t large, but their strength was formidable. Apart from the children, the average Extraordinary Level of the adults was around Level 6, and those who could be called priests were at least at the Extraordinary Second Stage; even those who were not Chosen Ones possessed immense combat power. If it were not for a lack of vigilance against the sky, being crazily bombarded by the Desert Tower Civilization with nuclear weapons, they would not have fallen into such a dire situation in such a short time. Enjoy exclusive chapters from My Virtual Library Empire But even after being bombarded with nuclear weapons, to accurately kill the Senya people hiding underground still required the deployment of a large number of war machines. This campaign of civilization extermination would probably be more difficult than what the Desert Tower People had anticipated. And at this moment, the first thing Shen Hao did after withdrawing his gaze was to send the intelligence along with the message to the Global United Front. "The Senya people have decided to join us." Just with this single message, coupled with specific intelligence on the Senya people, everyone understood that this battle had to be fought! Two hundred million Extraordinary beings, all following the way of the Plant Priestwasn''t that the equivalent of two hundred million skilled Planters? Whether it was magic or cultivation or most Extraordinary paths, they all fundamentally required various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures! Cultivation had its Spiritual Medicine, and Magic had its Magic Potions! Just by looking at the average Extraordinary Level of the Senya people, one could tell that by merely relying on nature, without large-scale cultivation and production, they still managed to cultivate such a massive number of Extraordinaries. The inclusion of such a species would bring far greater benefits than the Siti people. Not to mention the more than ten thousand Chosen Ones and a Spirit of Nature! "We must deal a heavy blow to the Desert Tower Civilization!" some radical members even shouted at the meeting, "We need to solidify the cohesion of the newly joined species and also provide a warning to the Desert Tower Civilization and other civilizations!" "That''s right," supporters were no less numerous, "The benefits of interaction between civilizations are enormous. The Desert Tower Civilization not only poses a threat to us but also provides an opportunity; we need such an adversary to show our strength and style to other civilizations." "If we can make a quick decision, just seriously cripple them and push them back, we won''t need to sacrifice too much," others considered rationally, "The strength of the Desert Tower Civilization is indeed formidable, but we have President Shen Hao; the advantage is on our side." "The Sky Spirit People can also join the battle; later, the Senya people can in turn support them, as the Senya people are quite adept at dealing with the Undead." "Right! And the Senya people''s ability to build Underground Cities is also strong; plants are natural burrowing machines!" "After this battle, four out of the nine civilizations will stand together, which is enough to form an interstellar order with us at the core!" "..." Contrary to what the Senya people believed, from the perspective of Human Civilization, there was no lack of reason to fight the Desert Tower Civilization. On the contrary, there were far too many reasons. The Senya people had been at peace for so long that they had forgotten sometimes war can yield benefits on multiple fronts. Moreover, at this point, Human Civilization''s confidence in itself was indeed unprecedentedly strong. They were the first in performance value among the nine civilizations, they possessed the strongest warriors, they had the highest-level marketplace! Of course, what was even more important was that Shen Hao supported this war! In fact, just this point alone was enough to obviate any need for discussion. The Global United Front swiftly allocated resources, and the first batch of soldiers who had been ready boarded the warships purchased directly from the marketplace, including the Purple Epic Mother Ship extracted by Shen Hao, forming a fleet of no less than thirty warships, heading towards the direction of the Desert Tower Civilization. The fleet did not conceal its presence, and the moment it set off, all civilizations that were closely observing their planet could see it! After all, it was not only Human Civilization that was closely observing other civilizations; other civilizations were also closely observing them. In this empty, and ever-darkening expanse of space, countless observation posts lay hidden. And at this moment, most civilizations already knew, a truly important conflict in the Civilization Trial was about to erupt. Chapter 174 The Attention of All Civilizations! The Civilization Trial has developed to the point where the vast majority of civilizations keep a certain level of observation on other civilizations in the starry sky.Even though setting out for the starry sky isn''t easy, observation doesn''t require very powerful technology. Take No.2 Planet, for example. This is a planet slightly smaller than the Human Mother Planet, with a volume of about three-quarters of that of the Human Mother Planet. The civilization on it is a species that calls itself "Mongolian." Stay updated with My Virtual Library Empire The Mongolians'' appearance resembles the primitive humans from the past of Human Civilization, but they are taller, and behind them, they have a very thick, flexible monkey tail. Although they possess certain extraordinary elements, which make them physically strong and full of vigor, following a path of martial artists, they have also experienced technological revolutions and, even before entering the Civilization Trial, they had reached a level not inferior to that of Human Civilization. They have always closely monitored the movements in outer space through telescopes stationed in outer space. At this moment, a Round Table conference composed of the strongest Chosen Ones from over thirty civilizations is discussing the events currently transpiring in outer space. "The ''Blue Planet'' indeed sent out a fleet of more than thirty warships, with a clear objective, targeting the battlefields of ''Star City Planet'' and ''Green Planet.''" They even assigned a code name for each planet. The code name for Human Civilization is "Blue Planet" in their records. "Star City Planet" and "Green Planet" are similarly straightforward. "These thirty warships seem much smaller in size than the warships of ''Star City Planet,'' but ''Blue Planet'' wouldn''t dare to intervene under these circumstances without having confidence," a conference member said in a solemn tone, "Moreover, these warships even stopped at ''Magic Star'' first, quite possibly to reinforce their troopsthis is an alliance fleet!" "The strength of the ''Blue Planet'' absolutely must not be underestimated!" another conference member declared, activating the projection in front of them, "They had already dispatched spaceships to this ''Industrial Planet'' in the last settlement period to rescue their people. Shortly after their return, the performance value of the civilization ranked first soared, while the performance value of the civilization ranked ninth dropped to zero. There''s a 90% chance that ''Blue Planet'' is the civilization ranked first!" Images and data appeared on the projection screen. They were the scenes of the original evacuation spaceships departing and arriving at the Siti Civilization Mother Planet. It also displayed the performance value comparisons of the ranked civilizations. If one observes carefully, it is not difficult to discover a pattern. "This civilization may also possess the strongest Chosen One!" yet another conference member spoke up, also producing a set of comparisons, "We''ve noticed that since the Second Stage started, every time the performance value of the number one ranked Chosen One surged, the performance value of the number one ranked civilization also soared. If it happened only once, it might be a coincidence, but this pattern keeps repeating, which almost certainly confirms it." Yes. The pattern wasn''t very clear during the first settlement period. But by the second, it had become abundantly clear. The number one ranked Chosen One was from the number one ranked civilization! That civilization was from ''Blue Planet''! Now that everything was laid out in the open, along with the thirty warships on their way and the imminent conflict about to erupt, the strongest among the Mongolian Civilization were sitting in silence at this moment. The atmosphere was extremely grave. They had given their all in the battles against blizzards and the Undead, and they could even be said to be teetering on the edge of danger, ranked only eighth in performance value! Apart from ''Industrial Planet,'' which had already been wiped out and declared extinct, they were the worst off, the weakest! Under these circumstances, even a slight shock from outer space could result in the total destruction of the entire civilization. In fact, they had already considered affiliating themselves with ''Blue Planet,'' just like ''Industrial Planet'' did. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But the current situation made them hesitate once again. What if ''Blue Planet'' loses the battle? "We have seen very clearly what ''Star City Planet'' has done," finally, a conference member took a deep breath and stated somberly, "If they win, our fate won''t be much better than ''Green Planet.'' On the other hand, ''Blue Planet'' at least took away the survivors from ''Industrial Planet'' and maintains good relations with ''Magic Star.'' We can only pray that they win!" Yes, this conflict, even war, had a profound impact on weak civilizations like theirs. In comparison, they naturally sided with Human Civilization. After all, in that short span of time, the actions of Human Civilization had indeed shown a stark contrast to those of the Desert Tower Civilization. It was blatantly obvious. It wasn''t only the Mongolian Civilization on No.2 Planet that thought so; the civilization on Planet One felt the same. This was a gas giant. The civilization living on it was a species known as the "Wing Sky people." They weren''t large in size, quite petite in stature, with an average height of just fifty centimeters. A layer of white flesh connected their arms to their thighs, functioning as their wings, allowing them to fly freely on this planet with weak gravity once they spread them out. But as a result, their resources were scarce. Limited "Sky Islands" sustained limited lives, and in this Second Stage of the Civilization Trial, the Sky Islands could no longer sustain life. They could only wander on "spaceships," evading storms and the Undead. They were ranked seventh among civilizations. This means that this civilization was also in a state of chronic dying. The highest leader within the civilization, "the Sage," also clearly understood this reality. Their only hope was the civilizations in outer space. "The righteous civilization discovered the evil acts of the wicked civilization, and they sent out powerful spaceship fleets to save the innocent civilizations..." The Sage introduced the ongoing events in outer space in their own style, across the communication channels that spanned the entire Wing Sky Planet. This was a species full of fantasy and romance. They were isolated on various Sky Islands, atop Floating Ships, with communication channels being their only way of connecting with each other. Even though the Sage was well aware of the cruelty of outer space and the harshness of their reality, they still wanted to give their desperately struggling people a hope. They wanted them to look forward and believe in the existence of the Savior, so that they could hold on until the moment of true death arrived. Besides the civilizations of Planet One and No. 2 Planet, there might also be the gaze of other civilizations hidden within the gradually dimming space. Regardless, the fleets of Human Civilization were now, under such observations, boldly speeding towards the battlefield. At this moment, on the Expeditionary Mother Ship, which served as the flagship, information from the frontline observation posts was also received. "The Desert Tower Civilization has responded." The footage recorded by the observation posts quickly appeared on the projection, allowing everyone to see clearly that among the thirty warships that had been lingering above the Senya Mother Planet, twenty abruptly changed course and turned around, heading towards them. At the same time, on the Desert Tower Planet, thirty new warships once again took flight. A total of fifty warships spread out in all directions like a giant net, waiting for the Human Civilization fleet to fly into it. "As expected, more fleets were hidden!" a commander said gravely, "Each of these fleets could be considered a mother ship, large in size, capable of accommodating a large number of unmanned or manned fighters. During combat, we will be at a numerical disadvantage." Back on the Mother Planet, a group of military commanders had already held several discussions about this battle. In interstellar warfare, Human Civilization was utterly inexperienced. And yet, in this universe without even a small asteroid, apart from the few lonely planets and their accompanying satellites, there was nothing. It was as if, in ground warfare, they were on an unending plain. The variability of tactics had been minimized to the greatest extent. Head-on collision would become the main mode of warfare, with both sides colliding in terms of numbers, weapon range, firepower, mobility speed, defense, and many other domains. However, this was exactly why Humans dared go into battle with confidence! The spacecraft of the Desert Tower Civilization were, at most, Level 14-15, what if they were Blue, or even Purple Epic? Advantage of level could still override the advantage of quality. A Level 22 White spaceship, facing even a Level 15 Purple Epic spaceship, still held a massive advantage in strength! Not to mention the Purple Epic Spaceship beneath their feet. So, while some commanders looked grave, they were actually not tense, the gravity was merely due to the tactical importance. At that moment, space aboard the spaceship suddenly distorted. A figure seated on a throne, holding a scepter, materialized directly. It was Shen Hao! All commanders immediately stood to salute, their eyes on Shen Hao filled with admiration. "I have already made arrangements on the Mother Planet to ensure its safety," Shen Hao''s calm voice spread throughout the command center, "In this battle, I will be with you." Instantly, everyone''s faces lit up with joy as confidence surged within them. After all, this was another source of their confidence, even their greatest! "This battle, we must not only win, but win decisively," Shen Hao''s gaze was also fixed on the projection of the battlefield on the large screen, "I can sense that all four remaining civilizations are watching us, including the two yet unknown civilizations on the other side of the Sun!" Indeed, this was Shen Hao''s intuition. As the Emperor of Human Civilization, observing Human Civilization was equivalent to observing him. It was impossible to be completely unaware. The observation from Planet One and No.2 Planet was expected, but the interest of the two mysterious planets on the other side of the Sun was somewhat unexpected. As for these two more mysterious planets, they had actually dispatched spaceships to investigate them long ago. Chapter 175 War is about to Begin! But because the speed of earlier spaceships was slow and their technology level was low, detailed intelligence had not been obtained. It was only known that one of the planets was not at all smaller than the planets of the Sky Spirit Civilization, and it might even be larger.As for the other one, it was suspected to be a civilization that also prioritized technology, as huge cities could be seen on the surface, and there even existed space elevators that stretched directly into space. "It seems things are about to heat up," Shen Hao narrowed his eyes. Since the appearance of other civilizations, close contact between all civilizations was an inevitable occurrence. For civilizations at this level, leaving their mother planet was not too difficult a task. Space shuttles had already appeared in the Chosen One Mall of the Eleventh-level Technology System. However, the fact that the focus of all civilizations'' shared attention turned out to be a war between human civilization and another civilization was unexpected. But it was also an opportunity. "The Desert Tower Civilization has shown no signs of communication. It seems they are also planning to try their luck," Shen Hao ordered, "Accelerate our approach!" At this moment, the most tense civilization in this conflict was not the human civilization, and maybe not even the Desert Tower Civilization. Instead, it was those civilizations that felt they lacked sufficient strength. Especially the Senya people, who were right in the center of the vortex. Ever since Shen Hao last descended in consciousness, by Shen Hao''s directive, the Senya people had given up fighting and devoted all their efforts to hiding. They manipulated plants to dig deeper and deeper into the ground and never stayed too long in one place. It was this ability that allowed this species to survive with over two hundred million people even after facing carpet nuclear bombing. But the damp and warm underground did not bring the Senya people much sense of safety. Without nature, it was impossible for the civilization to last long. Some Senya even felt deeply uneasy about the orders coming from their tribal leaders. They would rather fight and die than let nature be utterly destroyed without resistance. Especially since the leaders proclaimed that a Divine stronger than the Life Mother Tree would save them and that the Life Mother Tree had chosen to seek the aid of an Alien God. This message was what unsettled the Senya people the most. "Can an Alien God really do what the Life Mother Tree couldn''t against such an enemy?" "The Life Mother Tree is the incarnation of nature!" "The great Mother Tree is screaming in pain. If we don''t resist, nature won''t last much longer." "We should fight alongside nature and all the life on this planet, not abandon them!" "..." The small population resulted in excellent basic qualities. The Senya people grew up amidst nature from childhood, understanding the natural balance of "survival of the fittest" as coordinators and guardians of the natural order, with their own unique moral and life views. In their culture, during times of disaster, choosing merely to survive by abandoning nature was an unforgivable act. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not to mention, this was about waiting for the salvation of a strange, alien God! In the minds of most Senya people, the Life Mother Tree was the strongest life form; its power swept across the entire planet. And the enemy was so powerful they could devour everything with terrifying flames, destroying all, even severely wounding the Life Mother Tree! What kind of Divine could counter such an enemy? But amid this unease, when they used plants to observe the situation on the surface, they were surprised to discover that the frequency of the enemy''s attacks had significantly decreased! "The number of enemies has diminished." "Those flying weapons are retreating!" "The castles in the sky are also retreating!" "They''ve sensed a threat!" "Is an Alien God really coming to save us?" "..." It wasn''t just the ordinary Senya; Jokah and other powerful Chosen Ones positioned at the center of the civilization could see even more information! The gods of human civilization had not deceived them, indeed they had dispatched a powerful fleet. And it even forced the Desert Tower Civilization to reallocate its troops! "The Desert Tower Civilization, they have sixty massive warships!" Jokah and the others, through the plants scattered throughout outer space, were able to closely observe the situation in the stars. Although excited about the human civilization dispatching troops, they were still somewhat nervous, "But your civilization has only thirty ships, and they are smaller in size. This..." "Doesn''t your mall have a technological system?" Feng Ping''s expression was a bit peculiar, "Haven''t you looked into it?" These tall Senya people looked at each other, all slightly embarrassed. "We are only suited to the path of nature; technology doesn''t quite fit us," explained one of the high-ranked Senya priests. "But it''s the path of technology that the Desert Tower Civilization, which defeated you, walks. Our human civilization is also currently focused on technology," Feng Ping shook his head confidently, "Even if you don''t learn it, you should at least have a basic understanding. These warships can''t just be compared by their size." "You''re absolutely right," Jokah said seriously, "Understanding the opponent is the key to overcoming them." "We have a similar saying," Feng Ping smiled, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated in battle. Just watch carefully, the President himself is involved this time, and the fate of the Desert Tower Civilization is already sealed." For Feng Ping and the other young people, their confidence in Shen Hao was absolute. Moreover, this confidence was not built on blindness. That was a Mythical Talent, a Level 22 Store! The performance value of the Senya Civilization was no low figure, but even so, the highest Store Level within their entire civilization was only Level 14! The gap was too vast. The President''s Talent, even among the Mythical rank, had to be among the pinnacle! Otherwise, there was no explaining this absurd Store Level! It was as if he was cheating. The Desert Tower Civilization? They would certainly pay a price! Looking at the strong confidence brimming in the young Envoy''s expression, Jokah and others seemed infected by it as well, carrying massive hatred and huge anticipation. They closely watched the battlefield, yearning for the civilization they were about to join to show its might! To some extent, among the spectators of the Trial, those supporting Human Civilization constituted a vast majority. However, this crowd of spectators was not enough to influence the war. Neither Shen Hao nor the Desert Tower Civilization would likely care much about them. Shen Hao didn''t have time to pay attention to these spectators either. The war was about to begin. Although he lacked experience in interstellar wars, he understood some fundamental strategies. Thirty warships were neither too closely packed nor too scattered. They were distributed within a certain range, positioning the Mother Ship at the central core, while keeping a close eye on those widely dispersed warships on the map, constantly approaching, approaching... The Desert Tower People seemed to have no concept of the level of their own warships; otherwise, they definitely wouldn''t just wait for their approach! These Level 22 warships, even at the White Level, were still equipped with high-powered energy weapons! The destructive power of energy weapons might not surpass that of physical weapons, but there was one aspect where they had an incomparable advantage That was attack speed and attack distance! It was light speed, an attack range that was endless as long as there were no obstacles! At this very moment, aboard the leading warship of the Desert Tower Civilization, Captain Ain sat leisurely in the captain''s room, watching the Human Fleet on the star map drawing closer. The synthetic skin on his face showed a mocking expression. "Look at these weak and foolish natives; even if they have good fortune and powerful Talents, it only becomes evident that ignorance is ingrained in their bones as soon as they appear," his voice echoed in the command channel, drawing a chorus of laughter. "To throw together these warships, they probably spent all their points." Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire "How foolish, what can even a powerful individual do in the face of a gun?" "They even gather together to come here; they probably have no experience in interstellar warfare at all." "Just wait, once they fall into the trap, concentrate fire, and annihilate them all in one go!" "Their civilization is also awaiting our harvest." "..." In the Desert Tower Civilization, unlike the coldness and stiffness of the lower ranks, the high-level individuals possessed a wealth of emotions. Their concept of rank was far more strict and cruel than that of the Sky Spirit People. They firmly believed that wealth and power should only be held in the hands of a few, that only with the absolute rule of a minority could the concentration of civilizations'' power be realized and true strength be achieved. Weak intelligent life doesn''t deserve emotions. Their possession of emotions only dissipates the civilization''s strength. "But don''t be careless, Ain," an icy voice suddenly emerged in the command channel, "Their strongest Chosen One possesses a means to carry out Superluminal attacks." "I understand, Officer!" Ain''s expression turned much more serious. As a Chosen One, he had the privilege to enjoy emotions, but the person who just spoke was one of the true high echelons of the Desert Tower Civilization. He was one of the three with the highest status and strength beneath the Supreme Sage. Even with the warning from his superior, Ain remained full of confidence. The Transcendent had limits to their transcendence. That kind of Superluminal attack, no matter how powerful or fast, relying solely on one person, how many times could it be executed? He was a Second Stage Transcendent and was all too aware of this. The powers of the Transcendent were not created from nothing but relied on the Extraordinary Energy controlled by the individual. Even a Third Stage Transcendent being capable of wielding a Superluminal attack with their own power was already beyond their expectations for that Stage; it was impossible to perform frequently. Moreover, unlike the more easily replicated technology, this Extraordinary Level undoubtedly relied on powerful Talents to reach the current stage. At most, there could only be the top-ranked Chosen One, with no possibility of a second! Also, up until now, only two occurrences had been observed, and the might of the attacks was inconspicuous; both times they struck the Sky Spirit Civilization''s planets, it happened without any noise. Therefore, Ain, as the captain of the foremost warship, was not overly worried, and even felt some anticipation. "Strike soon," he looked towards the enemy still so distant they were invisible to the naked eye, savoring the pleasure of the moment, "and let me witness the impotence of the mightiest Chosen One!" Chapter 176 A Living Target Shot by Firing Squad! (Thanks to Big Boss Gaga for the Silver Alliance!) Ain indeed was confident, but his confidence was not without reason.As the foremost warship, his vessel was reinforced with armor. He utilized technology purchased from the store and had fully mastered it, adapting what was originally personal war armor into large-scale production and applying it directly to the warship! Even a full-force attack from him, a Transcendent at the Extraordinary Second Stage, could at most leave some marks! Ain stared intently at the pitch-black universe ahead, eager to see his opponent make a move. At that moment, a bright light flashed through the darkness of space. "It''s here!" At that instant, Ain even shouted out loud, relishing the emotion of the moment! But in that instant, the entire warship shook violently, the jarring alarm sounded, the unbalanced air pressure surged outward, propelling the warship to completely lose balance and flip wildly! Being in the captain''s room and seated in the captain''s chair, Ain was lucky to escape disaster, but his few adjutants were not so fortunate; they were flung out and slammed violently against the walls, leaving large pools of blood. "What happened?" When Ain finally managed to stabilize himself, he looked in horror at the projected image in front of hima large melted hole had appeared in the trusted outer shell armor! Air pressure rushed out wildly, accompanied by heaps of debris and the corpses of the Desert Tower People! Read the latest on My Virtual Library Empire "No! How could it not block it?" Ain shouted loudly, his expression one of extreme terror, but he had not yet despaired, instead quickly ordering, "Quick! Drop the partition! Start the engines!" It was just one strike, and although it had breached the outer armor, it did not destroy the entire warship; he had already fulfilled his mission and could still evacuate. However, Ain was clearly wrong. It was not Shen Hao who had taken action. It was the Energy Main Cannon on the Level 22 white warship! At this time, the commanders on the warships of Human Civilization were equally astonished. "It didn''t penetrate?" "At this distance, it''s already within the maximum range of the main cannon''s power!" "An over 10 level spaceship, and it could withstand it?" "That might be a reinforced armor type of spaceship, it indeed looks somewhat different from other ships." "No matter, if one shot doesn''t work, fire two!" "..." The enemy had already entered their maximum firepower range. For Human Civilization, that attack was just a tentative one, meant to test the effects. Although it seemed a bit less effective than anticipated, it still didn''t matter. Their attack range was clearly furtherand effective! Realizing this, it was just a matter of firing again. "Open fire comprehensively!" Shen Hao issued this simple command. The white light flashed again in the universe, this time not just a single beam, nor targeted at only one spaceship. This time, Ain had no chance of luck left, being instantaneously disintegrated! The thirty Level 22 white warships each had only one Energy Main Cannon, each shot requiring nearly thirty seconds to recharge. Within civilizations of Level 22, these warships were merely cannon fodder, much like the "Douding Tanks" that first appeared in the World Wars of humanity! Yet even so, the technological advantage was still immense! At this distance, even compared to the "Big Mouth" placed by the Desert Tower Civilization, it was still very far, yet enough for Human Civilization''s fleet to open fire crazily. The beams shattered the calm of the universe, taking merely four to five seconds to hit at light speed, with nothing to obstruct them, the slow-moving warships had no possibility of evasion! They were like people brandishing cold weapons yet being lined up and shot by hot weapons; they could neither resist nor escape! Even the specially crafted strongest shell could not withstand the horrific energy that instantly melted big holes! Some warships even experienced catastrophic explosions, turning directly into fireworks in the cosmos! In the command channel of the Desert Tower People, commanders who had just been mocking earlier were now utterly terrified. "It''s energy weapons!" "How could the power be so great!" "These aren''t ordinary energy weapons!" "What level are their ships exactly!" "Retreat! Retreat!" "..." These Desert Tower People had previously mocked Human Civilization for not understanding star wars, but they had forgotten that their so-called experience was also only useful under specific technologies. In the face of absolute technological suppression, experience and understanding were utterly meaningless! It was even a kind of blindness, a misguidance! Sitting in the rear Command spaceship, the Commander no longer exhibited his initial calm. This individual, named Yohan, appeared extremely delicate yet tall. His body''s mechanical structure was simple, towering a head above the others, and seemed to emanate a certain suppression. Simply sitting there on ordinary days could instill awe in most of the Desert Tower People. But at this moment, every emotional Desert Tower Person could feel an indescribable anger and fear in his heart. "How could energy weapons possibly have such power!" Yohan stared fixatedly at several military researchers in front of him, "What exactly is going on?!" "General, it might be Particle Weapons." The researcher he was staring at, full of horror on his face, yet instinctively spoke quickly. "Accelerating densely packed charged particles to the speed of light requires astonishing energy and containment fields, far beyond our technological level, at least Level 21, reaching the third stage or above!" "Level 21, Level 21?" Yohan repeated incredulously twice. He believed the opponent could be Transcendent over Level 20, reaching the third stage, but a Store Level surpassing Level 20? Impossible! That required a trillion points! Even if they easily resisted the cold wave, and the undead threat caused minimal destruction, they were still far short of the five hundred billion needed for Level 20, let alone Level 21! How could any civilization achieve that! The astonishing performance value of this civilization wasn''t due to high coefficients? Even their base strength coefficient was lower than theirs? Yohan had realized that the strength of Human Civilization was not at all as they had analyzed. They weren''t merely relying on some fortunate, powerful Talent to seize dual first rankings! Being enemies with this civilization might be the most erroneous decision made by the Desert Tower Civilization during this Trial! "Abandon the warships, disperse in war fighters!" Yohan ordered, enduring the fear within himhis only option now! Yes, these warships couldn''t be retained any longer. Under the vast technological gap, their basic warships had no resistance whatsoever. They were all sitting ducks in a firing line! Fifty warships, for the Desert Tower Civilization, was an unbearable loss, but now, it was no longer about losses. If they failed to stop the Human Civilization fleet outside their Mother Planet, the Desert Tower might face an extinction crisis! Yohan could never have imagined that not long ago, they had devised the "Undead Scoring Plan," intending to exterminate other civilizations for massive points to lay the foundation for the next Trial, yet within such a short time, they found themselves on the verge of extinction! "Support, I need support!" Yohan immediately sent the request back to the Mother Planet. Large warships were utterly useless now; he needed a large quantity of small fighters to stop the fleet of Human Civilization! Just as the Desert Tower Civilization was facing this massive blow with immense heartache, quite the opposite reaction occurred in several other civilizations who cheered at the stunning "space fireworks" display! Sky Spirit Civilization''s Amamin was even on the Human Mother Planet, celebrating with her human Magic students! "Cheers!" Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I knew the Desert Tower Civilization was not our match!" "The gap between civilizations in strength is just too vast!" "Indeed, the Desert Tower Civilization could easily wipe out the Senya Civilization, but faced our fleet just as helplessly." "Strength is the greatest safety in the Civilization Trial; we need to become even stronger!" "...." Among these students were teenagers as young as seventeen or eighteen, middle-aged individuals in their forties or fifties, and even a few seniors in their seventies. They came from different regions, different countries within Human Civilization, gathered here because of their excellent Magic Talent, and now, they were united in excitement and cheer for their civilization''s victory. Unprecedented civilizational pride filled their hearts! Amamin watched this scene with intense longing. Some students were right; in the Civilization Trial, nothing was more reassuring and desirable than being powerful. It was safety, a guarantee, and glory! At this moment, probably countless civilizations were envisioning and envying the strength of Human Civilization, just like her. And indeed, this was the case. Mongolian Civilization convened its highest council again, a group of powerfully influential councilmen gathered, watching the scene with shocked feelings. Before this war began, they had been worried that the civilization on "Blue Planet" might not overcome "Star City Planet." But they had never anticipated that this would be an absolutely one-sided crushing! A definitive victory! The "Star City Planet" civilization, which seemed to have a massive advantage in both numbers and size, ended up in near total collapse at their first confrontation, their immensely valuable Space Battleships turning into space debris, rendered helpless! "No need to hesitate any longer!" The Mongolian councilmen looked at each other, "''Blue Planet'' is our greatest hope!" "Contact them, send an Envoy, request their assistance!" Under this overwhelmingly shocking scenario, any hesitation would be disrespectful to this formidable power! The Wing Sky civilization was no different! The Sage who had safeguarded their entire civilization during the last Trial was even so excited that his tone during the broadcast seemed as if he were dancing with joy! "Just the first battle, a righteous civilization has struck a wicked civilization hard, destroying their weapons! Disarming their claws! Crushing the evil civilization into absolute disarray..." Chapter 177 Continue to Advance! The current situation of the Wing Sky Civilization is actually very bad.After all, although their planet is large, its resources are far less abundant than those of the Sky Spirit People, and even quite scarce. Although they possess Extraordinary Power, it is not as strong as the one on Sky Spirit Planet and is dispersed by the massive volume inside the planet, making it difficult for the Wing Sky people to possess high Extraordinary Levels individually. Under such circumstances, the path they naturally developed was the path of Magic Alchemy. And it''s not the mass production type of Alchemy Industry. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With scarce resources, they could only strive for perfection to utilize every bit of resources, using the least amount of material to achieve the greatest effect, and with this to build Floating Ships that could hover and move within the planet, increasing their space for activities. They could even grow food artificially on Floating Ships. After the opening of the Civilization Trial, some new changes began to appear on this path, such as a kind of alchemy technology that can absorb nitrogen from the air for synthesis, and technology that changes the basic elements of matter with Magic Power and Alchemy Array, both of which can greatly solve the problem of scarce resources. It could be considered seeing a path to a strong civilization. Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire But all this is premised on being able to survive. Neither the extremely cold weather, the continuous blizzards, nor the Undead are something the Wing Sky people could easily solve. Their Floating Ships became isolated islands, and the channel for everyone to receive information from others was through broadcasts. At this moment, Wing Sky people were curled up on their own Floating Ships, huddled next to the Power Furnace, listening to the Sage''s speech, their thoughts seeming to drift into outer space with the words, toward that strong, rich, and righteous civilization, filled with longing. "When will they come to save us?" a little Wing Sky girl huddled in her parents'' arms, her small face covered with frostbite, but her eyes were full of expectation. "They will come soon," her parents trembled in the cold snap as well, but these words were not comforting liesthey harbored hope in their hearts, "Didn''t the Sage say? They have already saved two civilizations, and now they are defeating the evil civilization to save a third one. They will come to us soon..." Conversations like this were, at this moment, widespread throughout the Wing Sky Civilization. Even their civilization''s Sage seemed to have this kind of expectation. And he must have! The strong performance of Human Civilization, coupled with everything that he had observed in the past, was enough to become the last hope for their entire civilization. "We need to be more proactive," the Sage said, looking at the last of his points and gritting his teeth before directly buying an expensive alchemy device. This device could transmit his voice into the vast outer space. At this very moment, the Desert Tower Civilization was experiencing immense panic, as well as unprecedented heavy losses. One after another, expensive spaceships were continuously destroyed in outer space. Human Civilization didn''t accept any of their communication requests, showing no mercy in their attacks, as if determined to tear off all their claws and knock out all their teeth! To completely turn them into toys they could trample at will! However, Human Civilization, with the spoils of this battle, quickly received submission communications from two civilizations. Yes, submission. The Mongolian Civilization and Wing Sky Civilization, these two civilizations ranked lower and could no longer hold on, hoping to join Human Civilization like the Siti people did! In their communications, they gave out all their intelligence without hesitation, even including the number of Chosen Ones within their civilizations and their military strength. In such a situation, it was as if they placed themselves in an extremely low position, completely losing the initiative. Even if Human Civilization wanted to make them slaves, they would probably accept. This was, of course, partly due to how Human Civilization had treated the Siti people and Sky Spirit People in the past. But clearly, it also had a lot to do with their demonstrated strength and their brutal behavior against the Desert Tower Civilization. Even, the latter was the main reason. "Having such an opponent is indeed very beneficial," Shen Hao ordered, "Send out the Envoys. The Alchemy Path, the Martial Artist Path, and the Chosen Ones are all we need." They had no reason to refuse; these were benefits delivered into their hands. After all, the status of these Species in the civilization system would certainly be far lower than that of Humans, because as the Civilization Trial continues, situations like this will undoubtedly occur repeatedly. Ensuring the absolute status of Humans is the only way to ensure the stability of the civilization''s core and order. Shen Hao''s gaze returned to the current war. What the Desert Tower Civilization was doing at this moment could be seen clearly with the powerful detecting equipment mounted on the Purple Epic Level Mother Ships. They gave up those massive warships, dispersing their military power among a large number of fighters and small warships, forming Legions scattered across the vast universe. It had to be said, this move was indeed useful. Numbers were the biggest problem of the Human Fleet. At this moment, when the industrial level had not yet been increased, almost all space weapons had to be purchased from the shop, and they couldn''t possibly buy a large number of small fighters and warships. In terms of points consumption, that was too much of a loss. ``` Charging directly with these thirty warships would risk the scenario of being overwhelmed by sheer numbers, like ants killing an elephant. Even if a single bullet can kill a person, if there are only a few hundred guns, when thousands of troops charge, even if those few hundred are Barretts, it''s hard to hold back. Of course, space warfare isn''t that simple, and what they have in their hands is not a Barrett. Just the Purple Epic Mother Ship with its shield might not be unable to deal with these smaller fighter planes. But still, one must consider the risks and rewards. "President." A commander, also a Chosen One, came to Shen Hao to report, "Strategic Command Center believes we have already dealt a heavy blow to the enemy. The core objective of this war has been achieved. If we push further, we might need to take on greater risks." This war, after all, was not about completely destroying the Desert Tower Civilization. It was about suppressing the arrogance of the Desert Tower Civilization, harvesting the unity of the Senya people, and establishing the prestige of Human Civilization among the existing nine civilizations, in order to gain the greatest benefits in the increasingly frequent contacts between civilizations that are sure to follow. And indeed, these objectives have already been achieved. The Desert Tower Civilization has been dealt a heavy blow and is bound to be in turmoil. At this moment, the Senya people''s worship of Human Civilization is peerless. Coupled with Shen Hao''s control over their Life Mother Tree, he can easily ensure this not-so-weak civilization''s loyalty and submission. There''s even the allegiance of two other weaker civilizations. Even if they are weak, the number of Chosen Ones and their respective paths of civilization present here can certainly supplement the shortcomings of Human Civilization. Just the benefits secured so far have already exceeded their initial expectations. At this moment, it seems a safer choice to cease further actions. However, Shen Hao, looking at the vast array of Desert Tower fighters and warships on alert, suddenly spoke, "Other paths may be important too, but technology is one of our fundamental paths. The lack of infrastructure on this path is starting to become evident. The Desert Tower Civilization''s technology and equipment can fill these gaps." The commander in front of him was stunned. His heartbeat involuntarily picked up pace. Is he planning to continue the fight? If Shen Hao''s conclusion diverges from that of the Global United Front, it''s certain that things will proceed according to Shen Hao''s will. Such is Shen Hao''s status now. Unless Shen Hao leads the civilization to a disastrous defeat, proving his decision-making to be flawed and his abilities insufficient, this standing will continue. And it''s likely to rise even higher. But the commander was mistaken. Shen Hao was not planning to continue the war. The war is a means, not an end. He simply wanted to further extend the results of the war. "Other warships split up and remain on standby to escort the civilian spaceships to Planet Senya," Shen Hao ordered directly. "Mother Ship, increase speed and continue to push forward!" Yes, against a swarm tactic, he did not need the rest of the warships. Just this Purple Epic Mother Ship and his own self, were enough! The rest of the warships, though they were Level 22, were only White, with basic shields and not particularly abundant firepower, and their deterrent effect was insufficient. Let them escort a few civilian spaceships to the Senya Civilization, taking away the surviving Senya people, was enough. After the order was given, all civilizations observing noted that the Human Fleet actually began to split at this moment, with the largest warship that had been guarded in the central position breaking away, and the remaining escort ships staying put! What are they planning? Just as some civilizations couldn''t figure it out, this expedition-grade Mother Ship suddenly accelerated! The flight speed of these warships was not slow before though not nearly as fast as the blue Level 20 small reconnaissance ships given to Feng Ping and the others before but at full flight speed from Human Mother Planet to Planet Senya, it only took three to four days, which was quite fast. However, the current speed of the expedition-grade Mother Ship, now truly speeding up, caught everyone off guard. It was too fast! It was incredibly fast! The nine planets involved in this Trial, all on the same orbital path around the sun, were undoubtedly extremely distant from each other on a planetary scale. However, on a cosmic scale, not to mention traveling to Planet Senya, even going to the much more distant Desert Tower Planet was only about a sixteen-minute flight at the speed of light! And this Purple Epic Mother Ship could reach up to twenty percent of light speed at maximum velocity! This meant that, departing at full speed from Human Mother Planet, it would only take about thirteen hours to arrive directly at the Desert Tower Planet! ``` Chapter 178 Attack the Mother Planet! Even if it was to fly around the entire orbit of the sun and return, it would take just over sixty hours.Less than three days! This speed was already dozens of times faster than the warships of the Desert Tower Civilization! Not to mention when compared to these fighter jets. What did dozens of times mean? On the ground, if the speed between two people reached dozens of times that much, it meant absolute domination, absolute mockery of the other! The same was true in interstellar space! This speed could almost render all material attacks ineffective. With the technological level of the Desert Tower Civilization, it was impossible to control any entity to hit something flying at this speed, even if they knew the trajectory clearly! Yohan knew clearly that maybe powerful enough technology could do it, but with the current technology of the Desert Tower Civilization, trying to achieve this would be like an ordinary person without any implants trying to hit a bullet flying at triple the speed of sound with an embroidery needle shot from their finger. It was pure fantasy. Perhaps energy weapons powerful enough to be used in interstellar warfare could do it, but these too were not within the capabilities of over 10 levels of technology, otherwise, they wouldn''t have ranked the human fleet within the range of Level 21! Even using weapons from the store would result in the same. Even the Level 19 Mall had a huge technological disparity! Moreover, was this spaceship that boasted such terrifying speed really just Level 21? "Got a high-quality spaceship from the VIP1 store? No, the highest level item in the VIP1 store is still two levels below the regular store; it couldn''t possibly be just a Level 19 Blue Quality spaceship. Could it be a reward from the last Civilization Trial? No, given the pace at which civilization developed in the Trial, it couldn''t possibly be a reward of this level..." Yohan tried hard to calm himself, but no matter how much he pondered and thought, he couldn''t find the answer! The Chosen One of this human civilization, the Store Level, and the existence of this spaceship in front of him, were enough to overturn all of the Supreme Sage''s deductions about the entire Civilization Trial! That was the Supreme Sage! No one in the entire Desert Tower Civilization doubted the Supreme Sage''s deductions and decisions, because he had always been right! Even if the controllers of these civilizations were foolish or incompetent, it didn''t matter as long as they absolutely obeyed the Supreme Sage! Yet, the Supreme Sage had deduced that the highest possible Store Level was Level 20, he had deduced that the top-ranked Chosen One must possess a Golden Legendary Talent, he had deduced that the VIP1 store could only have items of Blue Quality that were two levels lower than the regular store... All these deductions had been shattered by this civilization before his eyes! "What on earth is going on with this civilization?!" John roared loudly; he even wanted to have surgery to suppress his emotions, because facing the reality before him was beyond his comprehension! Why could this civilization have such a high-level store? Why could it have such a powerful spaceship? Even that Chosen One who was somewhat beyond comprehension hadn''t made a move up till now! "Yohan, what are you doing?" A communication interrupted him at this moment; it was from another controller of the Desert Tower at the same level as Yohan, and his tone was filled with shock and anger, "The destination of that spaceship is the Mother Planet; it''s headed straight for the Mother Planet, do you know that? Intercept it now!" "With what?" Enjoy new chapters from My Virtual Library Empire Yohan slammed his chair forcefully, and the expensive metal-made seat burst apart immediately. But this brought no relief at all. That spaceship was on its way to becoming his greatest shadow. "Have you lost your mind? Do you want to watch our civilization be destroyed?" The person in the communicator, who should have likewise been high above, was almost losing his sanity under the impact of unprecedented fear. "What about the orders of the Supreme Sage?" Yohan was no better himself. Even though he was starting to doubt the Supreme Sage within, he still tried to clutch desperately at this last straw to save himself. No one could imagine what would happen if they really let that spaceship rush to the Mother Planet! The pressure of extinction that even the Civilization Trial couldn''t bring to them was now brought by human civilization! "The Supreme Sage has not responded yet. Wait, there''s news!" The voice coming from the communicator was filled with an uncontrollable, surging excitement. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yohan also trembled, staring intently at the orders from the Supreme Ship. "The final siege plangather all fighter jets and weapons as much as possible near the Mother Planet. Yes, yes!" Yohan shouted excitedly, "The target is the Mother Planet; they have to slow down! There are all the warships near the Mother Planet, send out all the fighters! And the Space City, those space fortresses, we must completely envelop the Mother Planet!" Indeed, this was the only way. No matter how fast the enemy was, they simply needed to build defenses! But then, Yohan suddenly saw the chance of victory at the end of this command added by the Supreme Sage. 4.25% "Good luck to us." Yohan looked at that number, and the words from the Supreme Sage, and suddenly slumped down as if he had lost all faith. Four point twenty-five percent? "Why would the probability be like this?" "The enemy is just one spaceship!" But regardless, the entire Desert Tower Civilization had already sprung into action following the commands of the Supreme Sage. Numerous fighters launched from the planets of the Desert Tower Civilization, all sorts of ground cannons were aimed towards outer space, all space fortresses began to move into important defensive positions, and the remaining over 10 warships scattered as well. From a distance, it looked like bees flying out from and circling around a hive. Of course, more fighters were retracting towards the defense of the Mother Planet, and a large number that could potentially intercept the human mother ship were also approaching the mother ship''s hardly disguised advance trajectory. Then, relying solely on the detection devices, they began to fire madly and intensively! Even though the difficulty of hitting the target was incredibly slim, it still added the slightest chance of success. Unfortunately, such a chance was doomed to fail. Shen Hao had no intention of dodging, and even the spaceship''s alarm devices didn''t go off. Even if some attacks were fortunate enough to hit, so what? The entire spaceship was equipped with a Klein Barrier. Among Level 22 related technologies, there was an introduction to this type of barrier, which was an extremely suitable protection technology for space battleships. It could form an energy circuit strikingly similar to a Klein Bottle, allowing for arbitrary transformation of external input energy, whether it be energy attacks or material attacks, enabling high-efficiency defense. Of course, Shen Hao didn''t just take the attacks without responding. "Destroy all those remaining large warships!" The moment the order was given, the fate of those warships was almost sealed. There was no need to even use the main cannon; just the power of the secondary cannons was nearly comparable to the main cannons of those previous Level 22 White Quality warships! The flashes of destruction appeared once again in the universe. One by one, the remaining warships were destroyed accurately and mercilessly, each flash bringing about the deaths of thousands, or even tens of thousands of the Desert Tower People. Even though this was a completely unequal war, when those warships decided to attack rather than surrender, there would be no mercy. In war, everything is about utterly annihilating the opposing forces. Moreover, everything that the Desert Tower Civilization had done ensured that no civilization would grieve for them. Even the Senya Civilization cheered again. All Senya people genuinely felt joy and excitement. In their eyes, the solitary warship charging towards the Desert Tower Planet was continuously wiping out their blood debts. This overpowering dominance gave them an unparalleled sense of security! And it wasn''t just the Senya people. All civilizations closely watching this war were somewhat shocked by the decision of the Human Civilization. Even with a great advantage in the war, they were still relentlessly striking directly at the Mother Planet! Arrogance or confidence? They would soon know! Shen Hao remained seated on his throne at this moment, his gaze calmly fixed on the planet that was being shielded layer by layer for protection. It was almost airtight! The size of the planet was significantly larger than the Human Mother Planet, clearly indicating its rich resources. The massive space cities and even the space fortresses constructed in outer space had brought considerable pressure to the Human Civilization who initially observed this. Their level of technology was clearly far superior to Human Civilization. Had it not been for the Civilization Trial and had they encountered such a civilization in the universe before, today''s events would have been reversedand even more exaggerated; humans would have been plunged into Purgatory. But at this very moment, it was the humans who had arrived here! The many commanders and soldiers on the mother ship were just as thrilled at this moment. They were not cruel in nature, nor were they excited about attacking the enemy''s Mother Planet; it was the strength of humanity that excited them! It was this strength that allowed them to be here, and not the other way around! Some people couldn''t help but look at Shen Hao with admiration in their eyes. They naturally understood who was responsible for this strength! "President, the Desert Tower Civilization has ceased fire," a commander suddenly reported. Yes, all along the way, the Desert Tower had been struggling in vain, but now, their mother ship had begun to slow down. This was supposed to be the best time for the Desert Tower Civilization to fire, but they had stopped. And not just stopped. A communication request marked "Supreme Sage" from the Desert Tower Civilization had come through at this moment. Chapter 179 Wait Until Youre Kneeling in Front of Me, Then Continue! Supreme Sage?"The highest ruler of the Desert Tower Civilization, with absolute control over the entire civilization. Even for the common and mid-level Desert Tower People, the Supreme Sage is almost mythologized and holds a status akin to that of a deity..." Shen Hao pondered the intelligence on the Supreme Sage. Actually, the Desert Tower People had sent communication requests more than once before. But Shen Hao hadn''t bothered to respond. The reason was simple: it wasn''t an equal exchange. He was now on this spaceship, and moreover, he had the upper hand. For a civilization with a central ruler, having some "Generals" or "Directors" contact him seemed to Shen Hao quite pointless. Moreover, diplomacy is based on military power. Even if the goal was to acquire technology and equipment from the Desert Tower Civilization, one had to fight their way in first. However, now that the message came from the highest ruler of the Desert Tower Civilization, Shen Hao was somewhat interested. "Connect," he commanded. The next moment, a figure appeared on the screen before him. It seemed to be set in a relatively simple natural environmenta forest, grassland, a few animals. The figure stood therein, dressed in a white simple robe, appearing both tall and thin, with limbs that were very slender. The facial structure was somewhat reminiscent of a canine species. What was more significant was that there was no sign of much bodily modification. "Is this the original appearance of the Desert Tower People?" Shen Hao spoke first, his tone casual. "Indeed." The voice that came from the screen was in standard Mandarin and, judging by the lip movements, it wasn''t translated. "The Desert Tower People initially looked like this, but now, there aren''t many who wish to keep their original appearance. People''s aesthetics have drastically changed," the Supreme Sage spoke just as casually, as if this were not an imminent war threatening their entire civilization. It was more like a casual chat to get to know one another better. But Shen Hao had no intention of making small talk. "Since you understand our language, then you should also understand our culture," Shen Hao said directly. "Open the sunroof." "Alright." The Supreme Sage in the screen nodded and said, "From your civilization''s culture and past actions, it''s clear that your civilization does not pursue destruction. The attack on us is for benefit. Therefore, when negotiation can bring you greater gains than war, there is a foundation for talks." "Correct," Shen Hao nodded, acknowledging this point. Some might think that Shen Hao, having achieved victory and fulfilled his initial purpose, continued to push forward to enjoy the thrills that military force brings, or that he was dissatisfied with the brutality of the Desert Tower Civilization and wanted to inflict greater damage on it. But in reality, anyone who knew a bit about Shen Hao wouldn''t think this. Ever since he became Sovereign, Shen Hao''s self-judgment was not affected by his emotions. To him, all emotions were merely a form of enjoyment under his own volition. Even anger was the same. His sole purpose for coming here was clear from the start. Equipment, resources, technology on the Path of Technology. Mere basic items from the White Mall, though sufficient for civilization to rapidly grow on certain paths, were still not comprehensive or in-depth enough. Not unless all technology and equipment of a particular Levelwhite, blue, purple, and even goldwere completely mastered, could it be said that the Level had been truly assimilated. In this case, a faster way was to obtain it from other civilizations. This was already confirmed by the Sky Spirit Civilization. The foundation of Human Civilization''s magic was improving at an astonishing rate. And the Desert Tower Civilization could satisfy the needs of Human Civilization in terms of technology. Even so, Shen Hao actually had no intention of negotiating at this point. "Although what you say is not wrong, after a fight, you might have to pay more," Shen Hao''s gaze fell on the planet before him. He made no extra movements, but at this moment, all the commanders in the cockpit could feel his confidence as if it were a matter of course. Indeed, the Desert Tower Planet was on high alert, using the entire civilization''s foundation to oppose his single spaceship. But from Shen Hao''s current aura, it seemed as though everything before him was but chickens and dogs! "Your civilization is indeed confident. However, when the risk reaches a certain level, there will always be an opportunity for negotiation," the Supreme Sage on the screen spoke without much change in expression and swiftly sent over a document. It was filled with all sorts of information about the Desert Tower Civilization. Almost the entire situation of the Desert Tower Civilization was laid out before Shen Hao and the others. Indeed, it was a civilization that venerated war, with the entire planet almost completely covered with various military factories. Every single one of the Desert Tower People was produced through ex vitro gestation and artificial cloning methods. From birth, one''s status and education were determined; their emotions were suppressed, they wouldn''t experience decay, depression, or seek entertainment and pleasure, but rather grew up mechanically like robots. Even learning was included. Occasionally, those with exceptionally unique talents were discovered and would be granted emotions anew, allowing their talents to be better utilized. Those so-called high-level individuals all came about this way. However, the true elite weren''t like this. They were descendants from a handful of families. That''s right, even positions were inherited within the family. But these positions didn''t mean much, because the only requirement for these people to hold their positions was to obey the commands of the Supreme Sage; otherwise, they could be stripped of all power and status at any moment. "The true holder of power in this civilization is only me," the Supreme Sage said as he spread his arms, slowly but firmly, "I can control the entire civilization like handling a machine. Your civilization should understand the immense power this can unleash. My subjects will not know fear or face threats, nor will I have any interference from inside. With just one order, the entire civilization will advance and throw itself into war without any hesitation." The communication screen began to change. Rows of fully armed soldiers marched neatly into the densely packed array of war machines, with various weapons aimed at the sky, among which even included some exaggeratively huge behemoths. Moreover, the military factories were producing more aircraft and all kinds of weapons at an astonishing rate, even arming new, enormous warships quickly. As the Supreme Sage had said, the entire planet had entered a stage of comprehensive militarization, with an extraordinarily vast supply of weapons and fully unleashed productivity. Most importantly, there was clear order, without the slightest chaos. The destruction of so many warships before, including the rage and fear of those high-level individuals, seemed to affect nothing. It had to be said, such a scene was indeed shocking. Shen Hao didn''t show any expression, but he understood why this civilization could achieve the second rank in the civilizational ranking. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even, during the last Settlement Period, it posed a slight threat to Human Civilization. Indeed, they had raised the performance against the Civilization Trial to a level hard for ordinary civilizations to reach. When Human Civilization built its first Underground City, it was necessary to continuously motivate, propagate, and inspire people to commit to the endeavor with hope and aspiration. It was a miracle that could only be created through the collective effort and united will of countless people. But for this planet... Everyone was like a machine, not needing anything but calculation, control, and orders to achieve the utmost under the current conditions. Even when dealing with the Undead, it was the same. A chip was implanted in everyone''s body, and their bodies were modified; the position of every individual, including their bodily conditions, were monitored, and even natural death was calculated with precision. "I''ve always been quite curious and unable to guess," the Supreme Sage seemed not to notice Shen Hao''s silence, but continued, "I''ve nearly reached the limit of what can be achieved in this Trial and have observed every civilization, ensuring that no civilization could pose a direct threat to our security, which allowed me to devise the ''Extermination Plan'' to gain more points. However, your arrival has completely shattered my understanding. I''m aware of your strength but did not expect your Store Level, so how exactly did you manage to obtain several times more points than us?" This indeed was a point of great perplexity for the Supreme Sage. Find adventures at My Virtual Library Empire He had run all kinds of calculations. He had even considered the possibility of breeding Undead. But the disparity wasn''t minor; it was several times larger! What kind of method, what kind of potential could there be to create such a significant gap? "Do you really think you can foresee everything?" Shen Hao looked at him and finally spoke up, "But as I see it, your civilization may hold some advantage at the forefront of the Civilization Trial, but if I''m not mistaken, amongst your civilization''s Chosen Ones, probably not even one ranks in the top ten." That''s right, this civilization had gone to another extreme. Powerful Extraordinary Powers are miracles born within individuals; only with enough and sufficiently exceptional individuals can such miracles occur. Suppressing an individual''s emotions is like curbing the potential and talent they have on the Extraordinary Path. Even Chosen Ones need cultivation and comprehension. In such a situation, even if a Chosen One with decent talent were luckily to appear, there''s a high probability they would be nurtured into incompetence. "It seems I''m not mistaken," Shen Hao said, looking at the silent Supreme Sage, reached out, and grasped the Emperor''s Scepter floating beside him, and slowly continued, "You do not understand the Extraordinary, nor do you understand the Chosen One or the Civilization Trial. Negotiations are meaningless in this state; we might as well continue when you are kneeling before me!" Chapter 180 Surrender, or Be Destroyed! At this point in the conversation, Shen Hao had also begun to faintly perceive an issue with the state of his counterpart.Far too calm. The situation had even reached the point where they had to proactively come forward for talks, yet they still maintained this level of composure, which, even if emotions were still present, must be in a state of suppression and control. This actually deepened Shen Hao''s understanding of the "Sovereign". Controlling emotions in the same way, the "Sovereign" was not merely about surface-level control that could be compared to. He could clearly feel the existence of his own emotions, which merely did not get interfered with. However, the highest Controller of the Desert Tower Civilization, just like the lowest-level people, had lost the privilege to enjoy emotions? That''s somewhat ironic. "I am disappointed in your decision", the Supreme Sage still hadn''t hung up the communication, and there wasn''t much sense of disappointment in his tone, he simply stated affirmatively, "But you cannot easily break through our space defense, even if the technological level of your spaceship has truly reached Level 20, under the attack of the entire civilization, it will not be without cost." "..." Shen Hao said nothing, for all that needed to be said had been said. He looked at the countless warships and fighters that were increasingly concentrating in front of him, covering the entire planet layer by layer, as well as the missiles, tungsten rods, nuclear weapons that were already brazenly firing, streaking towards their spaceship. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly. This civilization truly did not understand the Transcendent. In the next moment, the vast stardust in his eyes condensed in an instant, Shen Hao sat on his throne, lifting the Emperor''s Scepter high above, and a terrifying radiance erupted in an instant, enveloping the entire spaceship! Yes, the entire spaceship! Although this Mother Ship was of high quality and was known as a "Mother Ship", its actual size was not very large, even smaller than the immigrant spaceship! And their Distance from the Desert Tower Mother Planet, when put into the scale of the Universe, was already at arm''s length! Furthermore, with the use of many Level 22 Equipment and resources, Shen Hao''s current state and strength had accumulated to an unprecedented level, enough to allow him to do something seemingly inconceivableusing the Scepter to bring the entire Mother Ship, with a cross-space posture, to descend upon the Desert Tower Civilization''s Mother Planet! The power of the Emperor''s Scepter enveloped the entire Mother Ship, and in the next instant, it transformed into a streak of light, tearing through space, heading straight for the Desert Tower Civilization''s Mother Planet! Every weapon en route, every fighter, even including a massive Space Fortress, all were meaningless. The path of the Emperor''s Scepter was truly space-jumping, appearing to be a three-dimensional passage, but in reality, it had already transcended the original dimensions! And to all the civilizations closely watching this scene, it looked as if the Human Civilization''s warship had turned into a streak of light, piercing through all of the Desert Tower Civilization''s defenses in an instant, effortlessly descending into their Mother Planet! The moment they witnessed this scene, all civilizations were dumbfounded. But they also profoundly understood that the Desert Tower Civilization was finished! This was a powerful warship that completely surpassed the Desert Tower Civilization on a technological level, and even in outer space, the Desert Tower Civilization still relied on large-scale, high-power heavy weapons, and dense attacks to have some possibility of resistance. Inside the Mother Planet? Once the battle began, it would bring massive destruction to the foundations of the civilization! Countless people would die on the Mother Planet, then turn into Undead, leading the entire civilization to an unavoidable end! Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What''s more importantThe Human Civilization''s Mother Ship could leave whenever it wanted! Only now did countless people understand that what was previously launched from the Human Mother Planet, reaching the Sky Spirit Planet at superluminal speeds, was not some superluminal strike! It was Teleportation! Fundamentally, it was Teleportation! After realizing this point, an uncontrollable shudder swept over every being with emotions. This power was far too terrifying. Especially when paired with such an extremely powerful Space Battleship! This meant that the Strongest within Human Civilization would descend upon any planet with an unstoppable presence, along with his Warship! And he could leave whenever he desired! Combined with the background of the Undead, the Mother Planets of all civilizations would be constantly subjected to a threat great enough to bring about the end of their civilizations! "Is this the power of the Strongest in the Human Civilization?" After coming to grips with this reality, countless people were profoundly impacted. However, after the shock, some people also felt indescribable joy! Especially the Siti people and the Senya people who had joined Human Civilization! They now belonged to a part of Human Civilization. The stronger Shen Hao became, the stronger Human Civilization became, and the safer they would be. This incomparable sense of security and glory was enough to make these Survivors who had experienced despair and extinction fanatically passionate! Even the allied Sky Spirit People were extremely excited at this moment. When the message came back, even the usually cold and serious Amamin, along with his students, raised their glasses and cheered! Sending that message of friendship to Human Civilization might become the most correct decision in the history of Sky Spirit Civilization! "Long live President Shen Hao!" Amamin even became so excited that his face turned red. However, in the distant Desert Tower Civilization, after Shen Hao descended with the entire Mother Ship onto the Desert Tower Civilization''s Mother Planet, he was surprisingly calm. The Mother Ship''s shields were fully activated, and all weapons, including the massively powerful main cannon, began charging. The terrifying energy gathered at the end of the barrel, with the muzzle aimed at the planet beneath it, targeting the countless Desert Tower People within the densely packed military factory. And in the next moment, a gigantic phantom seated on the throne enveloped the spaceship. "Surrender, or be annihilated!" Shen Hao unleashed his terrifying suppression without restraint, his grand voice echoing with thunder, spreading far and wide! A negotiation? When one side has completely bowed down, it''s more appropriate to call it a surrender! What terrified those high-level Desert Tower Civilization''s executives the most was that at that moment, the control chips throughout the entire region sent out dense alarms. Through the control system, they could clearly see that the lower-class Desert Tower People had all put down their work and, one after another, prostrated on the ground, worshipping the huge phantom above them! "How can this be possible!" some of the Desert Tower executives had already started yelling in terror, "It''s impossible! Impossible!" All of these Desert Tower People have undergone body modifications, with all elements capable of birthing emotions precisely controlled. They do not feel fear, do not get depressed, and have no psychological issues. Apart from thinking and learning, they''re like robots in all other regards. How could robots defy orders? How could they kneel? Just as the Supreme Sage had previously told Shen Hao, with just one command, the entire civilization would fight him fearlessly to the end! However, just as Shen Hao had told the Supreme Sage. He simply didn''t understand the Transcendent! The Sovereign''s suppression could even dominate and control inanimate objects, let alone living beings? This kind of power was no longer about emotions, but a deeper essence! When Shen Hao arrived here with this powerful warship, everything was already over. Shen Hao also didn''t think for a second that the Supreme Sage would choose to continue fighting. The previous conversation had already given him a rough understanding of the so-called Supreme Sage''s style. Cold, rational, using data and theory to deduce situations, and making the most beneficial choices without hesitation C if it weren''t for the faint sense that there was indeed a soul behind the dialogue, Shen Hao might even suspect that it was just an intelligent AI. With such a Controller at the helm, it''s no wonder that the civilization had turned out this way. Similarly, at this very moment, the Supreme Sage had only one choice. Surrendering was the only chance to keep the civilization alive, while fighting would only result in extinction. "I, in my capacity as the Supreme Sage, on behalf of the entire Desert Tower Civilization, surrender to the mightiest Chosen One of the Human Civilization," the voice of the Supreme Sage resounded at this moment, reaching all the high-level executives, "I now order, all weapons to return to the armory, all military factories to halt operations, and all personnel to stand by at their current locations..." "No!" A wave of unwillingness and anger surged through the communication channels. "How can you surrender!" "Attack! Direct attack!" "Issue the command to kill all Desert Tower People, let the Undead drown them!" "I would rather die together than surrender!" "..." Many emotionally rich executives were caught in great rage and unwillingness, with some even wanting to kill all the lower-class Desert Tower People, turning the entire civilization into an Undead paradise! There were countless high-ranking individuals living in outer space who wanted to hurriedly escape on spaceships. Not every civilization had pledged allegiance to Human Civilization; if they could join some civilization, they still had the chance to survive, and even live comfortably. Especially for the Chosen One, it was even more so! There were also those, overwhelmed by anger, who wanted to fight to the death! Like Ain at this very moment. Enjoy new stories from My Virtual Library Empire Still in outer space, he was yelling hysterically: "Fire, I order as the highest military commander of the Desert Tower Civilization, do not put down your weapons, all of you turn your guns around, fire for me! Bombard!" But it was all in vain. All his access rights had already been locked, his voice couldn''t even reach anyone beyond his immediate vicinity, and the spaceship he was on had shut down all its weapons systems, flying back against his will. The other fleeing Desert Tower executives encountered similar situations. They couldn''t run; they just couldn''t escape at all! In this civilization, all power belonged to the Supreme Sage, all spaceships were under the Supreme Sage''s control, and these so-called executives, so-called authority holders, in fact had never truly possessed any part of the power, not even for a single day. Not even to control a spaceship! Chapter 181 Huge War Spoils Harvest These people couldn''t even control their own bodies, let alone the half-mechanized parts which were under the control of the Supreme Sage!Even if there were a few with special Talents, those Chosen Ones who attempted to struggle using their Talents quickly found themselves facing squads of neatly arranged, fully armed warriors rushing towards themthe majority of the lower-class Desert Tower people were also under the control of the Supreme Sage! The Supreme Sage was right, the entire civilization was a highly precise machine, and he was its sole controller. He could control everything about this civilization just as one controls a machine. And the rest of the Desert Tower people, since they had enjoyed the benefits of this control, must also endure the detriments that such control brought. As long as the Supreme Sage believed that surrender would bring better results than war, such an outcome was inevitable. At this moment, Shen Hao had also seen the real body of the Supreme Sage. This controller of the Desert Tower Civilization stepped out from the tallest building of the Desert Tower Civilization and stood directly under the cold wave of minus one hundred degrees Celsius. His size and appearance were the same as those in the previous conversation, but what was different were the numerous fine, white crystal-like data cables connected to his brain, the other end of which was connected to a huge building. That was his only implanta giant external brain located right at the heart of the entire civilization! "So that''s how it is," Shen Hao easily understood the situation of the "Supreme Sage", "you have turned your consciousness, your thoughts into a machine as well as mechanical." With their technology, they still hadn''t found a way to give artificial intelligence self-awareness or a soul. But they had turned life into something akin to an artificial intelligence. This was the Supreme Sage. As for Extraordinary? Although he was a Chosen One and had completed his transformation, the irony was, Shen Hao could tell at a glance that his transformation was purely combativeand apart from supporting him in withstanding the temperature to come to this building, it probably had no other use. "I have lost," said the Supreme Sage. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Supreme Sage did not utter any more meaningless words, just a simple sentence before kneeling in the direction where Shen Hao was. "That is the price to pay", Shen Hao knew what his baseline was, and hence did not hesitate at all, "all the technology your civilization has developed to date, the personnel skilled in these technologies, as well as weapons, warships, and production equipment, you are only allowed to keep enough to let your civilization barely survive..." Shen Hao didn''t want the civilization''s Chosen Ones. Even though those Chosen Ones were endowed with emotions, under such a cultural civilization, they had lost most of the essence on the Path of the Extraordinary, making them of no cultivation value to human civilization. Even the technicians Shen Hao wanted were not intended to be migrant personnel, but merely tools, prisoners under the control of Dominator pressure. He was not even much interested in the scientists of this civilization. Top scientists and top Extraordinaries shared similarities. Both require a creativity that belongs solely to the individual. In Shen Hao''s view, the mission of these technicians was to transfer all the technological and industrial capabilities of the Desert Tower Civilization to human civilization in the shortest amount of time. Facing Shen Hao''s demands, the Supreme Sage showed no sign of refusal or intention to negotiate, everything was as Shen Hao had thought, he had long since discarded all his emotions, and would not become angry or despondent, all his actions were for the future of the entire civilization. Unless he thought the civilization could not survive, only then would he make a desperate attempt to fight regardless of the cost. And knowing this, Shen Hao had precisely targeted this point. Thus, this war initiated by human civilization was entering its final stage. After the news got back, there wasn''t much reaction within human civilizationit had all been excitable, but because they were no longer worried about the outcome, each was simply looking forward to the future and continuing their respective tasks. At most, there was some additional public discussion about the Desert Tower Civilization, as well as curiosity about the Mongolian, Senya, and Wing Sky peoples soon to be joining human civilization. In fact, if it weren''t for Shen Hao''s presence, such a large-scale inclusion of survivors from other civilizations could be somewhat dangerous for this civilization. Desire is the instinct of life. Now, these species, facing the threat of extinction, could accept all conditions, but over time, they would inevitably seek more. Status, power, wealth... However, the presence of Shen Hao was their greatest limitation. The "Emperor''s" grasp on civilization is a deeper essence, not to mention the "Controller". In some respects, this could also be considered one of the advantages of the "Emperor" profession. Besides absorption, plunder was also a means to rapidly increase strength. Now, Shen Hao was on the Desert Tower Planet looking over the list provided by the Supreme Sage. It was indeed comprehensive and enormous! Especially in the military domain. The Desert Tower Civilization came from a universe that was far from peaceful. Although there were no threats from other alien species, the Desert Tower people themselves split into different civilizations and wars were a constant presence. The Supreme Sage had the largest military investments. From individual soldier weapons to space battleships. In just the realm of Level 14 Weapons, they had achieved a certain height. Whether there were Golden Legendary Level quality, it was still unclear, but Purple Epic was definitely present. For example, a transformable war armor named the "Supreme Fighter Plane," standing twelve meters tall, powered by nuclear fusion, covered entirely in high-strength alloy, equipped with intelligent AI and various weapons, and also capable of transforming to meet the needs of different battlefields. Ordinary Chosen Ones would hardly stand a chance against it, and the production of such machines was even relatively high. This was originally the Supreme Sage''s trump card against the Chosen Ones. If it had not been for Shen Hao, it is unknown how many Chosen Ones would have died from such a weapon. But now, it naturally belonged to the humans. To transport some industrial production equipment and these weapons, Shen Hao even planned to spend a great deal of money to purchase fifty Level 22 transport-type spacecraft. These spacecraft did not carry many weapons and their hulls were not very strong, but they were large and fast, also in demand for short-distance migrations, so they wouldn''t be a waste. After all, there were still three civilizations waiting to migrate. Aside from the original technology and equipment of the Desert Tower Civilization, the biggest gain this time was the reward the Desert Tower Civilization had received from the last settlement period. When Shen Hao first saw this item, he was somewhat surprised as well. Because, this item was the biggest trump card the Supreme Sage had originally planned to use against Shen Hao. [Name: Thunder God Cannon] [Quality: Purple Epic] [Level: 19 (40)] [A high-powered planetary defense weapon made using alchemy technology, capable of firing immensely powerful Thunder Balls with long-range capabilities, capable of inflicting great damage even against non-physical Extraordinary Life forms.] [Note: Be careful not to fire at the ground!] The name and description of this item clearly explained its function. Just the appearance alone looked imposing enough. It was three hundred twenty meters long, with a muzzle diameter of ten meters, resembling a massive structure standing upright on the ground, but it was covered in golden complex patterns, surging with abundant Extraordinary Power. Although the current level was one level below that of the spacecraft, if hit by this cannon, it wasn''t clear if it could be withstood. Luckily, Shen Hao had never planned on a head-on attack. Using the power of the Scepter and his strength, he was able to bridge this slight distance. Making this last trump card utterly useless. And now, this treasure also belonged to the humans. Facing Shen Hao''s demands, the Supreme Sage had no reason to refuse, as military strength was no longer important to the current Desert Tower Civilization. As long as Shen Hao left it with sufficient industrial capability to withstand the cold waves, any other demands were permissible. His only bottom line was to allow the Desert Tower Civilization to survive in this enormous defeat and continue through the Trial. Ultimately, fifty transport spacecraft that were bought on site, coupled with twenty warships that the Desert Tower Civilization had assembled on site to temporarily hold cargo, loaded with spoils of war, embarked on the return journey. Shen Hao did not press them to their limit, considering the Desert Tower Civilization had a huge population of twenty billion. If this vast number were to turn into Undead in a short time, it would pose a significant threat to Human Civilization as well. After all, the Eternal Night had not yet reached its most severe period. The threats inherent in the Trial itself were still not to be underestimated. Even now, the average surface temperature on the Human Mother Planet had already dropped to minus one hundred twenty degrees Celsius. If not for the magic technology from the Sky Spirit Civilization protecting the existing cities, those who had not managed to enter the Underground City in time would be facing life-threatening cold. And if the temperature dropped further, whether these magic barriers could still function was unknown. Underground Cities must be built quickly. Moreover, the situations of the other civilizations were also rapidly deteriorating, and migration also required time. The Sun''s rays continued to diminish. Except for the Senya Civilization, which temporarily ensured safety by virtue of plants'' digging capabilities, the other civilizations were suffering great losses. Every day, a large number of individuals died. This made Shen Hao, who had refocused on the Trial itself, slightly more cautious. This was also one of the main reasons he was unwilling to delay more time in the Desert Tower Civilization. "The existing transport ships are still too slow," Shen Hao looked at the marketplace again. Your next chapter awaits on My Virtual Library Empire From the departure to the Desert Tower Planet to now returning fully laden, eight days had passed. The second batch of six hundred Underground Cities were successively completed, and together with the army''s campaign on the Sky Spirit Civilization, the Level 23 marketplace finally opened at this moment! Chapter 182 The Sorrow of a Weak Civilization Shen Hao swiftly checked the Level 23 White Mall, but he felt somewhat disappointed.It was all just routine upgrades, nothing special. Although the previous two VIP Store refreshes had both produced the least likely items, which were Level 20 Purple Epic goods, both were types of equipment. Shen Hao took one for himself that could enhance spiritual power and extraordinary power, and placed the other defensive piece in the warehouse for the Chosen Ones to exchange. Such Purple Epic equipment was a huge help on a personal strength level, but didn''t offer much assistance on the current level of civilization. Just like before, it wouldn''t be easy to have a Purple Epic interstellar battleship appear right when an interstellar war was needed. However, it was time for the next VIP Store refresh. Shen Hao waited quietly. Ever since the VIP goods cheat had been activated, the VIP goods refresh occurring every three days had become an event that Shen Hao looked forward to. This time especially. After all, having just been updated, theoretically, a Level 21 Purple Epic item should appear this time! The true third stage. As the time arrived, he opened the new store for the first time. Surprisingly, what appeared was not a Purple Epic item, but rather a Blue Masterpiece Level 21 item. Mixed Cloud Pill. A masterpiece elixir reaching the third stage, primarily composed of three spiritual medicines with the character "ϼ" in their names, gentle in nature, able to last for a long time within the body. Even Cultivators at the first stage or even the second stage could consume it. It was an elixir used for rapid Foundation Establishment and swift enhancement of strength. Clearly, this was not a one-time purchase, but rather an item that, once bought, would unlock the purchase right permanently. "One-time Purple Epic items and permanently-unlockable Blue Masterpiece goods both have the smallest probability?" Shen Hao easily guessed the reason behind this, purchased one for himself, and swallowed it, closing his eyes slightly. Indeed, a huge and gentle spiritual power surged within his body, and with his strength, it would only take a moment to assimilate completely. However, using such an elixir was of limited use to him. After all, although Shen Hao was now only at Level 20, his strength had far surpassed what was typical of the second stage. Fully equipped, an ordinary third-stage Transcendent posed absolutely no threat to him. "It''s not bad. Purchase more to be used by the Cultivators within the civilization," thought Shen Hao. Due to the influence of the Sky Spirit Civilization, the development of the Magic Road had overtaken the Immortal Dao. However, this situation wouldn''t last for long. Because these days, the scouts dispatched by Human Civilization were also closely monitoring the two planets behind the back of the sun; of these, "Planet No.8" was only slightly smaller than the planet of the Sky Spirit Civilization. Preliminary observations suggested that it might primarily follow the Cultivation Path! Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire This was because the planet was filled with Spiritual Energy. This sparked some ideas in Shen Hao. Nonetheless, the most important task at hand was to evacuate as many Senya, Mongolian, and Wing Sky people as possible. Especially the Mongolians and Wing Sky people, whose situation was worsening. If delayed any longer, there probably wouldn''t be many left. "It seems I''ll have to make a few more trips myself," Shen Hao said as he took out the Scepter once again. When it came to immigration, there were shortcuts to be taken. With Shen Hao''s current strength, if he was to teleport himself plus a few othersa handful, say four or five peoplehe could cover a range spanning half the orbit around the Sun. All he had to do was bring some people and personally visit the Mongolian Planet and Wing Sky Human Planet, where he could then purchase some Level 23 transport spaceships, hand them over to the Chosen Ones to control, and transport survivors away, saving half the travel time! Moreover, this process could incidentally assert some authority and deepen the influence over these two civilizations. However, when Shen Hao actually arrived at the Mongolian Planet, he found the situation more severe than he had expected. As soon as he had arrived, he could feel the entire planet was being ravaged by the Undead; a chilly energy had already started to spread from the Undead World toward the surface world, with casualties occurring nearly every moment! Looking at the group of Mongolian leaders who had received the news beforehand and were now prostrating before him to welcome his arrival. "What''s your conversion rate to Undead?" Shen Hao didn''t bother with pleasantries and directly inquired. "Great President," the most powerful among the Mongolian leaders maintained his bow, his voice also containing an irrepressible sadness, "our conversion rate to Undead is two-to-one." Two-to-one, for every two deaths, one would become an Undead. This rate was obviously lower than that of the Human Mother Planet. Furthermore, Shen Hao perceived that the concentration of yin energy within this planet''s Undead World was only about half that of the Mother Planet, meaning the strength of the Undead would increase much more slowly. Even so, for Mongolian Civilization, it was still a disaster! Five days ago when they had proactively contacted him, they reported that the number of survivors was around 1.1 billion. They had suffered heavy losses during the last Trial, and by the start of this Trial, they had only about 1.4 billion people left. This meant that over the forty-plus days since the second trial commenced, a total of three hundred million people had perished. But now, only less than five hundred million remained from what Shen Hao had initially sensed. Just in the past five days alone, more than six hundred million Mongolian people had died! This might have been the result of the intelligent Undead King sensing the humans'' intention to help the Mongolian Civilization and launching a preemptive strike in order to rapidly increase their numbers. However, even knowing this beforehand, the previous Shen Hao had to stay at the Desert Tower Planet, and the speed of the transport ships was not fast enough to arrive in a short time. It could only be said that this was the tragedy of a weak civilization in the Civilization Trial. The Siti people were like this, the Mongolian Civilization was the same, and so were the Wing Sky people. Life is like grass, it can perish at any time and anywhere. Fortunately, there was still time. Any later, and the entire species might have really been gone. "I will leave behind fifteen transport ships in outer space," Shen Hao said with a heavy voice, "Since you refer to me as President, then I shall issue my first command to youtake at least three hundred million people with you!" "Yes!" All the Mongolian people responded in unison, each of them extremely emotional. Although Shen Hao''s tone was serious, the meaning behind his words was clearly to save as many of their people as possible! The next moment, Shen Hao''s presence soared suddenly, and a huge Thunder phantom appeared in the sky, with golden lightning accompanied by roars sweeping across a large area in an instant. Countless rampaging Undead, under the watchful eyes of the Heavenly Eye, wailed as they dissipated. At the moment Shen Hao declared his arrival, all the Undead in the world simultaneously sought refuge toward the Undead World. Clearly, the Ghost King behind them could sense the power of Shen Hao. From the moment Shen Hao arrived, if they did not wish to die, they had to do their utmost to avoid him! Still, Shen Hao originally intended only to intimidate them, as he had many matters to deal with now, with the Wing Sky Human Planet still on his schedule. There was no time to stay here to chase down the Undead for them. In fact, he was already starting to worry about the situation of the Wing Sky people. He immediately ordered Dong Gong to inquire about the latest status of the Wing Sky Civilization. "President, the situation of the Wing Sky people is even worse than that of the Mongolians," Dong Gong reported personally, "Their mother planet is a gas giant, with a very large space for activities. Originally, there were Sky Islands as gathering places, but after the blizzard, the Sky Islands became uninhabitable. Now, all the Wing Sky people are scattered across the vast space on Floating Ships, resisting the severe cold while avoiding the Undead. It is very difficult to gather them on a large scale for migration, and although the conversion rate into Undead is only three to one, the death toll in this trial has already been very large. Preliminary estimates suggest that it may have reached more than six billion!" Six billion? Doesn''t that mean there would be two billion Undead? Shen Hao glanced at the civilization rankings. The second settlement cycle had passed for nearly twenty days, and from the beginning of this cycle, the scores for the Mongolian Civilization and the Wing Sky Civilization had been continuously dropping. This also fitted their current situation. If Human Civilization did not intervene, extinction would be the only outcome. "How many of them are left?" Shen Hao asked. "Less than two hundred million that we can still maintain contact with," Dong Gong replied, "If not for the ample space, which makes it hard for the Undead to find survivors, this species would have likely been extinct already." "Indeed," Shen Hao contemplated the proportion and finally said, "I will return to the Mother Planet for a while. Gather some strong Chosen Ones. The Mongolian side also needs some powerful military support." "Understood," Dong Gong nodded, his tone also very serious. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How many Wing Sky people and Mongolians could be taken away was not really important; they just needed to do their best. After all, they only need to bring away the Chosen Ones, and they would have obtained most of the benefits from these two civilizations. But if such a large number of Undead proved difficult to clean up, allowing them to grow unchecked, it''s hard to say what might happen. Due to the importance placed on the Civilization Trial, they absolutely could not afford to be careless. The emergence of an interstellar undead army might actually become a possibility. "There''s suddenly so much to do." After leaving behind the fifteen transport ships, Shen Hao used the Scepter''s Teleportation function to accelerate his return to the Human Mother Planet. Then, he teleported twenty Fifteenth Level Chosen Ones in one breath to the Mongolian Planet. After the Store Level exploded in the last round, the cost of cultivating high-order Chosen Ones further decreased, and the Chosen Ones of Human Civilization, besides Shen Hao himself, began to accelerate the widening gap with the Civilization Chosen Ones of other civilizations. There were already hundreds of Chosen Ones above Fifteenth Level, and this number was still rapidly rising. Shen Hao conferred some of his power to two team leaders, enough to protect the transfer of the survivors on the Mongolian Planet. Afterward, Shen Hao brought a group of Chosen Ones to Planet One, which was the Wing Sky people''s planet. He had also never seen such a gas giant planet before. Chapter 183 Fairy Tales Become Reality! After arriving, what met the eye was an expanse of absolute blackness, with a particularly weak oxygen content in the air, surpassed even by the presence of hydrogen and helium.In the Non-magic Universe, planets like this simply couldn''t give birth to intelligent life. Take, for instance, Saturn from the once Solar System, a gas giant planet. However, Shen Hao quickly realized that this planet also contained a unique kind of Extraordinary Power that was sufficient to sustain the operations of life. It seemed vaguely similar to the "Life Element Environment" that the Human Mother Planet obtained during the last Trial. "The Extraordinary World truly holds more possibilities," Shen Hao observed his surroundings and had to acknowledge this point. "President." A Chosen One, quietly floating behind the Emperor''s Throne, respectfully said, "The coordinates provided by the Wing Sky Civilization Sage seem to be slightly off, he''s currently en route, about half a minute from our location." "Mhm," Shen Hao nodded lightly. He wasn''t surprised at this turn of events. On a gas planet like this, the environment was extremely inhospitable, with chaotic magnetic fields, and especially now, when the sunlight was tremendously dim, there was no visibility at all. With the technology of this civilization, it was indeed very difficult. Shen Hao''s gaze shifted to another direction. Ordinary Chosen Ones might be blinded by the lack of visibility, but not him. As a ray of light emerged in the darkness, growing more and more intense, a huge Floating Ship with a distinctive design appeared before everyone. From the outside, this didn''t look like a thoughtfully designed Floating Ship at all, its hull was accumulated with too many random pieces of equipment. It seemed as if it had been patched together bit by bit, continuously adding various parts, filled with a wasteland style. Even after coming to an abrupt stop, one could hear a clanging sound from inside, as if a multitude of things had collapsed. Find more adventures on My Virtual Library Empire Then, Shen Hao and the others saw a very old member of the Wing Sky people, along with a group rushing over, who thumped down onto the deck on their knees. "Wing Sky Clan Sage Geta pays respects to the Divine Venerable," they said. Shen Hao could clearly sense their nervousness and excitement as he looked at this group of little beings, each averaging less than half a meter in height. Though they were all Chosen Ones, their average Level was quite low; except for Geta, the Sage, who was at the Second Stage, the rest were all at the first stage. Trembling in this environment with temperatures lower than one hundred degrees below zero and howling winds. Some of the weaker ones were on the verge of not being able to persist, verging on being frozen into ice sculptures. However, Transcendent Levels could be cultivated, what was important was the Alchemy Path. "Rise," Shen Hao''s voice clearly reached every Wing Sky person aboard the Floating Ship, "Since I have promised your admission, from now on you may address me as President. You..." Suddenly, Shen Hao''s tone stopped. He turned his attention elsewhere. Over there, masses of Shadows were roaring towards them, all Undead, stretching as far as the eye could see, easily amounting to millions! "Pr-President, those are the Undead that have been pursuing us relentlessly," said Geta, who also noticed the changes over there, his old, little face filled with unease. This shouldn''t have escalated to such a degree, but he had rescued too many of his people during this time. Once the numbers grew to a certain point, it would attract the surrounding Undead, the greater the numbers, the more they would attract. So they dared not stop. They had to continue to fly at high speed across the vast skies. They had halted now only to welcome the God of Human Civilization, otherwise, they would not have stopped. Even now, there was no chance to accelerate again, to escape once more. If at this moment, the Chosen One before them, who had easily overcome the evil civilization and ranked first among the nine Civilization Chosen Ones, even on par with Gods, were to leave, then their spaceship would only meet with destruction. Though he had already informed Human Civilization of this situation, still he couldn''t help feeling nervous. His death didn''t matter, but his daily broadcasts were all that remained of hope for the surviving members of his people. The last hope of the entire civilization rested upon this individual before them! The other Wing Sky people beside Geta understood this as well, everyone was extremely nervous. Then, they heard a gentle voice. "To have persisted until now, you''ve exceeded my expectations." Shen Hao was indeed somewhat moved. Among those Undead, there were a plethora of Second Stage Undead, just a few dozen would have the potential to annihilate this Floating Ship carrying the last hope of a civilization. Under these circumstances, their ability to hold on until now indeed had surpassed expectations. It was a demonstration of struggling with all their might under deep and profound despair. Compared to the Sky Spirit People, much stronger. Shen Hao raised his Scepter high, and with just a light tap. Boom! Thunderous lightning burst forth in an instant, golden light filled the eyes of all Wing Sky people, even illuminating the entire world! A great number of Undead were engulfed by the furious lightning in that very moment! This power, never before witnessed, stunned all the Wing Sky people present. Geta was no different. When the dust settled, the Undead Army that had brought them endless fear vanished without a trace; the raucous screams of the undead disappeared, and the abyss of despair that had always been repressing their hearts seemed to be swept clean in an instant. "Take your people and board our spaceship, then do everything in your power to save your species." Only when Shen Hao''s voice rose again did these people gradually come to their senses. A massive transport spaceship suddenly appeared before them. Geta couldn''t stop his tears, crying while he bowed deeply. Although he always brought hope to the surviving members of his species with broadcasts akin to fairy tales. He had always understood in his heart that fairy tales were just that, fairy tales, nothing more than lies. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Numerous members of his species had held onto their trust in him and their anticipation for the fairy tales he told until the very end, even in death. The guilt and pain of this was unimaginable to others. Yet every time, he had to broadcast in an upbeat, elevated tone. And now, fairy tales had become reality! All he had ever told was no longer a lie! Shen Hao did not hurry him; he could tell at a glance that this Sage''s heart bore a despair and pain far greater than that of the others, but to bear the entire civilization''s hopelessness as much as possible on one''s own was exactly what a leader does. Shen Hao still held great expectations for his future. At this moment, he also took the opportunity to examine the alchemy technology on this Floating Ship. His gaze was immediately drawn to a special device at the end. This alchemy equipment constantly absorbed air and then converted it into a simple, edible food through a complex Alchemy Array! Element conversion was one of the hallmarks of the Alchemy Path. In Shen Hao''s view, the combination of this path and technology was perfect. Resource conversion, equipment production, tool enchantment... Theoretically, if one were a strong Alchemist well-versed in technology, they could possibly create an entire industrial chain with their bare hands! "Save as many people as possible," Shen Hao said to the Human Chosen One beside him, "I will leave you five transport spaceships and a multitude of Extraordinary weapons that can be used against the Undead." "Yes!" Having done all this, Shen Hao did not linger in this place. He had another place to visit. Now, amidst the admiring and even fervent gazes of the Wing Sky people, he once again cast out the Scepter, this time arriving alone on Planet Senya. At this moment, all Senya people on Planet Senya had been taken away; after all, they were the civilization most deserving of attention in this interstellar migration wave. Their individual strength was formidable, and the abilities they controlled greatly helped in combating the Trial. Shen Hao''s personal visit was to take away the Life Mother Tree from this planet. To be more precise, it was to take the Consciousness that had been born within the Life Mother Tree. The moment he arrived, countless branches surged from the ground, converging towards him, and the Consciousness of the Life Mother Tree excitedly communicated in a still immature voice. "Pot-pot, lonely." "They all left." "..." A large number of Senya people had already arrived at the Human Mother Planet, with most others on the way. When Shen Hao had taken away those Senya people, he was overseeing the Desert Tower Planet and was too busy to leave. Many Senya people, no matter what, did not want to leave the Life Mother Tree alone on this planet. It was only after Feng Ping promised in Shen Hao''s name that the Life Mother Tree would indeed be taken away, along with the cooperation of many leaders, that the situation was barely resolved. Even so, a large number of Senya people decided to die on this planet, dedicating their souls and Life Force to the Life Mother Tree. Currently, the Life Mother Tree contained many newfound forces of souls. Moreover, without outside attacks, the whole Life Mother Tree was actually healing slowly. Realizing this, Shen Hao changed his initial plan of only taking away the Consciousness of the Life Mother Tree. "Contract your Consciousness and those forces of souls into a piece of wood, then sever the rest," Shen Hao communicated with the Life Mother Tree. "I am here to take you away." "Where to?" "To my home, where your offspring are as well," Shen Hao replied patiently. While the Consciousness was still confused, he deepened their connection and, with the influence of the Sovereign, it would become the most loyal Divine of Human Civilization. "Okay." It was not a pleasant thing for the Life Mother Tree to equate to cutting off its own limbs, but faced with Shen Hao''s command, it still proceeded without hesitation. Clearly, the help provided by Shen Hao, combined with their connection in status, had made this newly born Consciousness hugely dependent on him. What finally appeared before Shen Hao was a tree that was not very large. The trunk and roots were filled with abundant Life Force, even giving off a clear, crystalline texture, with every sway conveying the clear perception that it was "alive." It even possessed a clear sense of the divine. Chapter 184 Breakthrough, the Sovereigns New Ability! "Go!" Shen Hao exerted his strength once again, and the next moment, he brought the Life Mother Tree back to the Mother Planet.It was placed right beside the World Tree. Almost instantly, the roots of the Life Mother Tree actively intertwined with the World Tree. Shen Hao could clearly feel the Life Mother Tree''s jubilation. It was a joy of finding its kin, finding a companion. Although the World Tree had not yet developed self-awareness, as a Golden Legendary award, it should have the same potential, and contact with the Life Mother Tree might facilitate its emergence. Shen Hao was pleased to see this happen. Such "divine beings," each one would bring enormous assistance to the whole civilization. However, at that moment, he suddenly frowned and looked into the distance. The large troops of the Senya Civilization had already arrived and were stationed in a former primeval forest, where they would cultivate plants capable of withstanding severe cold and aiding in digging and constructing the Underground City. And at this moment, all the Second Stage priests suddenly raised their heads and looked into the distance. They felt the arrival of the Life Mother Tree! Even more, they felt the joy of the Life Mother Tree! Instantly, this exciting news spread among all the Senya people; all the Senya people worshiped in the direction of the Life Mother Tree, and what Shen Hao felt was the connection between himself and the entire Senya Clan becoming incredibly close in an instant. It''s important to realize, civilization is not merely about being nominally together or being placed in the same location. It involves various aspects. And the "Emperor" profession is most sensitive to this aspect. The previous Senya Clan had already established a connection with him, indeed belonging to the entire civilization, but this connection was not yet deep enough to compare with humans. The other species were similar. Only the Siti people were truly integrated into the civilization. But at this moment, two hundred million Senya people instantly surpassed the Siti people! Discover exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire This feedback gave Shen Hao a strong enhancement in his cultivation! More importantly, the opportunity for a breakthrough had come! Shen Hao had been at Level 20 for a long time, the peak of the Second Stage, and Level 21, the Third Stage, was now within reach! He immediately set everything aside, sat on the throne, and thoroughly experienced this dual transformation at the Extraordinary Level and Life Level. The Chosen One''s Extraordinary Path, profession, and Soul Talent are inseparable. At this moment, Shen Hao distinctly felt that something was different. Under the control of "Sovereign," he quickly understood what had happened. "Sovereign" had acquired a new ability! Shen Hao didn''t need to feel further, and directly opened the Chosen One interface. As expected, it clearly displayed all the specific contents of the abilities. "Current abilities: 1, Passive: Cosmic Level Supreme Status. 2, You can perfectly control all powers that belong to you. 3, Active: Unleash the Dominator''s Suppression, making living beings submit. 4, Active: Possess Dominator Domain, able to govern the Extraordinary Laws within the domain." Clearly, the newly added point was the fourth! "Dominator Domain, govern Extraordinary Laws?" Shen Hao squinted. The next moment, an invisible force covered the entire space around him! And with Shen Hao''s consciousness, it continued to spread, covering the entire vast Mage Tower, and even the World Tree and Tree of Life. Yet, no one noticed. Only Shen Hao clearly understood what had happened. It was a sensation hard to describe with words; if he had to say, it was somewhat similar to when he had exerted the "Dominator''s Suppression" to its limit, but it was not even a tenth of what it was now! It was not just absolute control, but it involved more abstract "concepts." Shen Hao''s thoughts moved. A potted plant, planted by who knows whom, appeared before him. "Space," he muttered to himself. Then, the plant in the pot quickly withered away. This was death. Then, in an instant, the dead plant burst forth with life again! This was life! Then, the next moment, the whole pot twisted and rapidly transformed into a small piece of gold! This was Alchemy Transformation! And magic, cultivation, martial artist... As long as it was an Extraordinary Power now mastered by Shen Hao, he could govern the most fundamental, the most essential Law within the domain! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was indeed hard to describe this power. It was completely different from simply using Extraordinary Power; it was not about following rules to use power, but directly controlling the rules! More importantlylike the Dominator''s Suppression, this power could also be extended through the "Emperor" profession. Shen Hao closed his eyes slightly, following the imprints he was concerned with, and found Qiuyue, who was chasing the Undead on the Sky Spirit Planet. The invisible force of the domain spread around Qiuyue and enveloped her. The next moment, Qiuyue''s form appeared directly in front of Shen Hao! This abrupt change took Qiuyue by surprise as well. But she soon saw Shen Hao, seated upon the Emperor''s Throne. After a long while, she timidly spoke out, "Brother?" "Yes, nothing''s wrong, just testing a new ability," Shen Hao said with a smile. "A new ability?" Qiuyue was startled. "Didn''t you notice? This is the headquarters of the association," Shen Hao spread his hands. "It seems so..." Qiuyue blinked and was also somewhat surprised. Just a second ago, she was on Sky Spirit Planet, and the next, she had returned to the Mother Planet! Although after obtaining new equipment, her brother had gained this ability, the majestic teleportation of the past and this silent one now were clearly different! "The consumption is still quite large," Shen Hao also felt more carefully. This new ability was indeed very powerful, as it allowed him to touch the more fundamental layers of Extraordinary Power, and compared to an increase in strength, the functional improvement was even more evident. It could have multiple applications. For instance, Shen Hao raised his finger and lightly tapped Qiuyue. The next moment, Qiuyue was amazed to find that she could control the surrounding Magic Power more swiftly and simply, not only making the usage more efficient and stronger but even significantly boosting her cultivation speed. And in fact, it had increased more than threefold from her previous speed! "I added a cultivation BUFF to you," Shen Hao smiled, "it will always be effective." What he did was quite simple; he just controlled the rules of Magic cultivation and accelerated them on Qiuyue''s behalf. Major changes are hard to mention, but just the matter of speed was easy. Even maintaining this BUFF permanently was quite simple, by fixing a separate Domain power permanently on Qiuyue''s body. Compared to previously bestowing others with "Divine Arts," this ability was more like "Divine Favored." Just like in the legends, where the War God''s favored could prevail on the battlefield, and the Beauty God''s favored possessed stunning beauty, Shen Hao, having owned the Dominator Domain and stepped into the Extraordinary Third Stage, seemed to have truly become a genuine "Divine." At the very least, the authority of the Extraordinary was firmly in his hands. After chatting briefly with Qiuyue about the situation on Sky Spirit Planet and about their parents, Shen Hao sent her back again. Her sudden disappearance had still caused some disturbances there at Sky Spirit Planet. Afterwards, Shen Hao methodically selected some outstanding Chosen Ones, still using the extension of Domain power, and brought them to his presence. He then added the Law BUFF to all of them. This appeared to be one of the best uses of this power at the moment. However, the number could not be too great. Just like Dominator pressure, the use and maintenance of the Dominator Domain consumed a certain amount. Currently, there were only about three hundred Chosen Ones. But the news had already started spreading within Human Civilization on a small scale. "It feels like we''re growing more towards the ''Heavenly Dao'' direction," said a relatively young Chosen One, who couldn''t help but remark, "This is just like ''Body of Dao,'' becoming closer to the Dao, and doubling the potential for cultivation." This statement surprisingly received approval from many selected Chosen Ones. Because they indeed felt that way. This acceleration in cultivation, unlike using resources or external items, was entirely different. It was more like an enhancement of innate talent! It seemed much more in line with the essence of cultivation. However, these people didn''t know that this statement, which sounded more like a joke, had actually hit the mark. Within the range of the Domain, Shen Hao did indeed possess characteristics of the "Heavenly Dao!" "If one day, the Domain could envelop the entire planet..." Shen Hao himself couldn''t help but look forward to it. However, constantly extending the Domain consumed quite a bit, and Shen Hao did not try it for long, soon plunging into other matters. At this time, Human Civilization was experiencing its fastest period of development since the advent of the Civilization Trial! With spaceships continuously arriving at the Human Mother Planet, the addition of new forces and resources was invigorating the entire civilization with remarkable vitality! This change was not only felt by Shen Hao, who sat high upon the Emperor''s Throne but was also profoundly perceived by the ordinary people. At a construction site of an Underground City, many workers were curiously watching the burly figures of the Senya people. This was a construction crew consisting of thousands of Senya people. The leader was none other than Wakah, who had once been severely injured and fell into a coma due to the impact of Shen Hao''s power. To be honest, when Wakah woke up and learned of everything that had happened, he was completely baffled. A Divine from Human Civilization appeared and saved them? The Desert Tower Civilization had surrendered? The entire Senya Species had joined Human Civilization? The Life Mother Tree also moved over? And the Life Mother Tree was happy? If it were not for the assurance that he was still on this strange planet, and could still feel the power of the Life Mother Tree, he would definitely think that he was dreaming! However, everything was real. Seeing his surviving clansmen and feeling the joy of the Life Mother Tree, Wakah accepted it all, the only regret being the Mother Planet of the Senya Civilization. Until he sensed the immense life force contained within the land of this planet! This incredible life force came from another grand entity known as the "World Tree!" Chapter 185 The Rapid Development of Civilization Even now, Wakah felt somewhat dazed when he sensed the life force surging within the earth.His Talent Quality was not high, initially only White; it was after the first Civilization Trial that he was promoted to Blue. However, his type of Talent and Profession were highly aligned with the pursuits of the Senya people. Life Priest. This profession made him extremely sensitive to life force. Thus, he could clearly perceive the astonishing life force that the "World Tree" brought to this planet! It was not just the quantity, but also the quality. Their Life Mother Tree could also bring prosperity to nature and life force. But compared to this "World Tree," the difference was like that between a child and a High Priest, without any basis for comparison. "This is the power of the Golden Legend." Wakah recalled the information he had received, and even in his immense excitement, he couldn''t help but exclaim once more. At first, he had thought that the powerful God had taken an interest in their Life Mother Tree, which was why they were asked to have the entire Senya Civilization join. But now, he no longer thought so; just the World Tree alone was more powerful than their Life Mother Tree! Besides, the atmosphere of this planet also contained a unique and astounding force. It allowed any species, any living creature to survive here! And those towering structures that reached into the clouds were said to be Treasures known as "Sky Barriers," also of the Golden Legend level! If the Senya people possessed such Treasures, they wouldn''t have been easily obliterated by the bombardment from the Desert Tower Civilization. The depth of Human Civilization was too great! The more he understood, the more astonished he became. Read latest chapters at My Virtual Library Empire Looking at the land in front of him being ravaged by cold waves and blizzards, feeling the life force buried beneath the earth, his mindset had quietly changed during this time. He was gradually nurturing more hope for the future of this planet and the Senya people. They had lost their homeland, but in exchange, they had gained a greater chance to survive the trial of civilization! "Let''s begin," Wakah said to Ni Hong beside him. "Okay," Ni Hong nodded, filled with expectation as well. His current position was nothing ordinary; he was the chief person in charge of the entire civilization''s Underground City Construction project, extremely busy. He still came here in person to preside over the construction of this Underground City despite such circumstances because this was the first time the Senya people were participating. He even took several steps back at this moment, handing the stage over to the Senya people. Thousands of Senya people quickly dispersed to various locations, taking out a seed with great care and placing it into the soil. Then, with a resonance with nature, all the Senya people began to chant simultaneously. Life Force was gathering, and the enormous life force from within the land was being mobilized as well. These meticulously cultivated seeds were taking root and sprouting at a remarkable rate. Not much was on the surface, just short and stout branches that were rapidly frozen under the extreme cold waves. However, the roots underground were thriving; under the guidance of the nature priests, they were rapidly spreading deeper, becoming more and more abundant and robust. Massive amounts of soil were compressed, even rolling up, surging from the depths. In Ni Hong''s eyes, which reflected the underground detection data sent in real-time by precise detection devices, an uncontrollable excitement shined. Because it was too fast! The growth rate of these plants was too quick, their efficiency too high! The footage clearly showed the permafrost, which was extremely difficult for humans to dig through, shattering and excavating at a swift pace under the power of plant roots. In many places, the empty cavities unearthed didn''t even require reinforcement with high-strength materials; these robust roots were the best reinforcement, even forcefully creating one underground wooden cabin after another! "Maintaining this efficiency, and with our cooperation and improvements, we''ll need only about fifteen to sixteen days to build an Underground City that can accommodate a million people to work and live in!" Ni Hong quickly got the data. It might seem like more time was needed, but the cost had been significantly reduced! Every Underground City built before had consumed the labor and resources of millions of people! Otherwise, there wouldn''t have been just six hundred projects started simultaneously. No matter how many were started, the support couldn''t keep up. But now, this consumption had been reduced by more than tenfold! It was possible to start work on six thousand all at once! This meant that in just over ten days, all of Human Civilization would enter the Underground Cities! The Eternal Night Ice River would even require more than a month to reach full effect! "If someone had told us a month and a half ago that we would have the opportunity to build thousands of Underground Cities within fifteen days, we would never have believed it," Ni Hong couldn''t help but say, "but now, it has become a reality." "We are also immensely astonished by this speed," Wakah heard these words and turned his head to speak, "The World Tree possesses indescribable power, having increased the growth rate of seeds by at least five times compared to our homeland!" It was evident that the amazement expressed by Wakah wasn''t mere flattery; every Senya person present was profoundly shocked. Though they were able to sense the high Quality of the Life Force, such an effect was far beyond their expectations! However, what they didn''t know was that Shen Hao, to accelerate the World Tree''s cultivation, had forcibly infused it with trillions worth of the Life Spring! Yes, trillions! By now, the size of the World Tree could rival that of the Mage Tower, and the area of the Chosen One Association''s headquarters island, originally not large, had more than doubled in size. The expanded part was woven from the roots of the World Tree. In comparison, the Life Mother Tree next to it looked like a little sister. Pathetically small, it stood beside, appearing rather delicate. Nevertheless, the Life Mother Tree, too, had benefited immensely from the colossal consumption of the Life Spring, with major healing of its damage, and its roots growing rapidly each day. Before long, it would spread across the entire planet as well. Shen Hao could also feel that its Consciousness was growing quickly, becoming more fluent in conversation and increasingly cognizant. While to the Senya people, the Life Mother Tree seemed like a country girl frolicking in the fields compared to the World Tree''s princess in a palace, from Shen Hao''s perspective, the Life Mother Tree held immense potential. Despite its current weakness, the innate status of a God was its most valuable foundation, wholly deserving of nurturing. It could even be considered the greatest treasure from the Senya Civilization! At that moment, the good news about the Underground City construction also reached Shen Hao swiftly. This allowed Shen Hao to breathe a sigh of relief. The reason he had expended vast amounts of points to cultivate the Life Mother Tree was exactly to accelerate the construction of the Underground City. After all, following migration, the population on the Human Mother Planet would surge by several hundred million. Moreover, from the standpoint of both alliance and the crisis of the Undead, the eighty-plus million Sky Spirit People of Sky Spirit Planet could not be ignored?the Magic Barrier might not truly withstand the Eternal Night Ice River. Already, a small number of "Heat Black Holes" had breached the Magic Barrier and appeared within the city, and despite the Sky Spirit People relying on support from Human Civilization''s transport spaceships for emergency population transport, such incidents could very well increase unpredictably. "To meet the Trial''s requirements, one must possess the ability for long-term survival and further development within the Trial." Shen Hao pondered, "If the completion of the Underground City''s construction still doesn''t qualify as passing, then we must be vigilant." This meant that a crisis capable of threatening them must still exist. Shen Hao ordered to further accelerate the construction of the Underground City. One must not slow down construction efficiency due to seemingly lenient time conditions. Besides, all other domains should quickly assimilate new forces. The various equipment transported from the Desert Tower Civilization had also been progressively transported into the completed Underground City. Including over three million technicians. Most of these technicians were partially modified; control over their privileges was fully transferred, and they were further mastered through Shen Hao''s Dominator pressure. Currently scattered across various industrial production zones, they were managed directly by specialized personnel. Related reports were also quickly compiled and delivered to Shen Hao. Overall, there were no issues with this batch of people thus far, and Human Civilization''s own scientists were eagerly learning various technologies from the Desert Tower Civilization, while various industrial equipment was rapidly integrated into the production in different fields. Just on the first day, a production line of modified transport machines had already been put into production. The produced transport machines reached the Quality of Blue Level 14. While not high, the cost had been reduced to one-tenth compared to purchasing finished products with points. Furthermore, with the improvement of technology and craft, costs could be further lowered. Higher-level industrial production, such as Cosmic Transporters and Space Battleships, was also being rapidly digested. Once this round of spoils of war was completely assimilated, Human Civilization''s technological level would comprehensively rise to Level 14, even possessing the capability to mass-produce Warships! A few days later, the Mongolian people also began to arrive gradually. Shen Hao had ordered them to bring back at least three hundred million people, and in the end, that was precisely the number they brought back. They barely managed to fulfill Shen Hao''s initial command. A Species that followed both Martial Arts and technology should exude robust vigor and high fighting spirit. Yet, when they arrived at the Human Mother Planet, they were filled with a sense of defeat, even bearing obvious signs of nervousness and unease. Even the leading Mongolians, when facing the Human in charge, kept their heads down, appearing restrained. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Clearly, the Trial had dealt a heavy blow to the entire Species. Nonetheless, arrangements had already been made for them by the Global United Front. Chapter 186 Better Here Than Before! The Chosen One responsible for managing the handover was named Dan Jie.At thirty-six, he became a Chosen One as a top soldier, with a Blue Talent. He was also one of the Chosen Ones that Shen Hao focused on cultivating. He bore Shen Hao''s Domain, and even had Shen Hao''s engraved Imprint on the back of his hand. At this moment, he sat in the conference room with his spine straight. His strength was not only greater than that of the Mongolian''s highest authority figures, but the engraving on the back of his hand also exerted tremendous pressure on these Mongolian powerhouses. When they were gathering survivors on their Mother Planet, they had seen individuals bearing this mark take action several times. Strong in their own right, but more importantly, they could "Summon God" at any time! The first time they borrowed the President''s power, it shocked all the Mongolians deeply. For the Mongolians, possessing this Imprint was almost equivalent to being a "Divine Envoy"! No one knew if the strongest Chosen One, who was in many ways equal to a God, was using the eyes of this "Divine Envoy" to watch them at this very moment. "Your species walks the path of Martial Arts and technology," Dan Jie''s tone was not particularly polite, "There''s no need to discuss technology; your technological level is not high, and there isn''t much you can do. As for Martial Arts, although it''s quite powerful in the domain of combat, it''s a Transcendent Path with relatively limited application scenarios." The strongest among these Mongolians listened and their expressions turned somewhat dismal. Their civilization had fallen to such a state, partly due to the path they had chosen. Indeed, their technology was weak, and Martial Arts were confined to the realm of combat. Despite being strong enough to use their vital energy to overcome the Undead, they had no solutions for the cold wave or hunger. "So, our arrangement for you focuses on two main points," continued Dan Jie, "Firstly, the military domain; we will provide specific weapons and equipment and incorporate you into a single army, to wage war against the undead in other worlds. Secondly, industrial production; you have some understanding of science and industry and have implemented basic education, so you can be integrated into industrial production." Among the three species that joined this time, the Mongolians were considered to have the least impact. They were merely a supplement. They were aware of this themselves. However, upon hearing they could be incorporated into the army, these Mongolians'' eyes lit up. The Mongolians were passionate about Martial Arts. Even before participating in the Civilization Trial, the whole civilization had a long history of revering Martial Artists, where the most potent warriors often received everyone''s adoration. This Martial Arts-focused atmosphere also led to continuous conflicts within their community. But, not many Mongolians feared the battlefield. Especially those who were still alive were all warriors. "We are very grateful for the President''s trust," said a Mongolian powerhouse named Fan Du, seemingly still nervous, "However, forming an independent army seems a bit... perhaps it''s better to break us up and incorporate us into existing legions." Fan Du was also one of the strongest among the Mongolians, but he understood clearly that Mongolians were foreigners to Human Civilization. Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire Their status was at best slightly better than that of captives. Allowing foreigners to form their own army, even assigning them weapons and putting powerful military power in their hands, seemed very risky no matter how one looked at it. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yet, Dan Jie looked at him somewhat strangely. "If you''re worried that having control of military forces will inspire unnecessary ambition among your kin, you''re entirely overthinking it," Dan Jie said bluntly, without beating around the bush, "If we dare to accept you, we naturally are confident to handle all possible situations. Not to mention others, just the presence of the President alone is enough to dissuade most ambitions." "..." The Mongolians thought of that figure and respect involuntarily surfaced in their expressions. Fan Du also realized his concerns were indeed laughable. That was someone who made the entire powerful Desert Tower Civilization surrender with just one warship! Such strength, such a level. Even if they formed their own army, what then? "Please be assured," Fan Du''s expression became even more solemn as he spoke in a deep voice, "If any Mongolian indeed is brazen and reckless, I will personally crush his skull." Dan Jie was unconcerned. Different cultures required different attitudes and arrangements. The Senya people, lovers of nature, were assigned farming-related tasks and made to live in forests, in the company of nature. Moreover, the President had gained control over the faith of the Senya people, which undeniably led to higher trust in them. The Wing Sky people were innocent and uncomplicated, and alchemy tools were equally important. Hence, a female Chosen One with a relatively gentle personality was sent to oversee them. As for the Mongolians. His assignment here already indicated certain things. The Mongolians revered Martial Arts, and even now, with their significant decline, a serious approach was necessary, as geniality did not imply friendliness to them but cowardice. The three hundred million Mongolians also began to be rapidly allocated. As predicted, most Mongolians had no aversion to joining the army. Some were even eager for battle, wanting to return and fight a decisive battle against the Undead who had destroyed their homes, their civilization, and killed their kin and loved ones. And upon receiving the equipment provided by Human Civilization, their eagerness for battle was beyond description. So powerful! This equipment was incredibly strong! Although not the top-tier Level 23 Equipment, it was still discarded and replaced gear, reaching levels of Level 18 and Level 19. Compared to what they previously used, there was simply no comparison! As the commander of the army, Fan Du looked at the Level 23 Enchanted Greatsword in his hands, his arms even trembling slightly. ``` So strong! It was just a white level equipment, yet it was far more powerful than his previous ones. Even if he overestimated the President, he never expected it to be Level 23! If he had this kind of equipment before, he even had the confidence to beat any undead! "This is just white, what if it''s blue, or even purple?" Fan Du looked at the various powerful items in the Chosen One Association''s shop on his personal terminal, especially when it came to the only set of purple Level 20 armor, his eyes filled with a deep longing. The Mongolians'' ratio for gaining contribution points was discounted, earning only half the merits of human Chosen Ones. But the exchange product library didn''t restrict them. Even the Golden Legendary Ability could be exchanged! "My compatriots!" Fan Du looked at the Chosen Ones before him and took a deep breath, "You''ve all seen the Chosen One Association''s exchange list. Although we''ve come to a new place, a new civilization, this place is more suitable for us than our Mother Planet. We don''t need to consider how to develop or how to save our civilization anymore, we just need to return to what we love, what we are good atcombat! Then we will become stronger!" All the Mongolians were visibly excited, their fighting spirit running high. Exchange military exploits for wealth, status, and power. Nothing was more suitable for them. They were even eager to return to the battlefield! At that moment, Shen Hao also shifted his gaze away from them. Fan Du was right in his thinking; he was indeed paying attention. However, not specifically, just observing the adaptability of the new species. After all, the closer they got to human civilization, the more it helped Shen Hao. Luckily, there were no problems. "Only the Wing Sky people left now," Shen Hao looked up to the sky. The Wing Sky people would only need two more days to arrive. He pondered that perhaps he should select some from these alien races that joined during the Civilization Trial period to also become his direct subordinates. Yes, direct subordinates. This was a special term; in the eyes of many, terms like "Favoured" or "Divine Envoy" would be more appropriate. Originally, they were just a group of powerful Chosen Ones given special attention by Shen Hao for training, such as access to various resources, ability balls, equipment. Among them, Yang Jun, Liu Ruoxi, and others were notably the leaders. They were inherently leaps and bounds stronger than other Chosen Ones. They almost represented the peak of human civilization''s strength among Chosen Ones. But after Shen Hao stepped into the third stage and mastered the "Dominator Domain," this group became even more exaggerated, with their cultivation efficiency greatly improved. This made countless Chosen Ones thirst for the spot of "direct subordinates." And they saw it as a status and honor. If he introduced strong individuals from the alien races, it would undoubtedly accelerate the integration of the alien races, at least on the level of the [Emperor] profession. Even with both [Sovereign] and [Emperor], Shen Hao was still exploring ways to control the alien races and maintain order. "I''ll wait for the Wing Sky people to arrive before deciding," Shen Hao finally thought, "I''ll also have the Analysis Department come up with a plan." He didn''t overly trust his own wisdom; it was important to make good use of the power and wisdom of civilization itself. He didn''t have to wait too long. As the last member of this wave of immigration, the Wing Sky people finally reached the Human Mother Planet two days later. These little beings, averaging less than half a meter in height, were filled with immense anticipation, and even before they arrived, their sense of belonging to human civilization was almost on par with the Siti and Senya people. This was, of course, thanks to the cultural characteristics of the civilization itself, as well as the long-term broadcasts by the Sage Geta. So much so that some Wing Sky people couldn''t control their emotions after disembarking from the spaceship. "It''s the earth!" "I just saw it, a super huge earth!" "An earth without undead!" "Can we really live on the earth forever?" "Soil, so much soil!" "The Sage didn''t lie to us, we really came to a land of dreams!" "..." No Wing Sky person does not cherish the land; for them, each Sky Island is a place countless Wing Sky people dream of, a sacred place where life can be nurtured. This feeling can only be understood by those who have lived on small Floating Ships for a long time. For them, this moment was indeed a fairy tale come true. It''s better here than in the past! ``` Chapter 187 The Function of Alchemy The person in charge of receiving the Wing Sky people, named Huang Huixiang, was already forty-three years old.Observing these Wing Sky people who were exceptionally excited even in cold environments, to the extent of throwing themselves onto the frozen ground, she too suffered a slight headache. Before she was assigned this task, she had comprehensively studied the culture of the Wing Sky people. This species rarely lived together in large numbers, since Sky Islands alone could not accommodate so many Wing Sky people; most of them lived on Floating Ships in family units, cultivating food using alchemy technology. Your journey continues on My Virtual Library Empire This unique way of living also meant that the entire society of Wing Sky people lacked the concept of "order." Rather naive and simple. After all, the vast majority were long-term "homebodies." Even the nominal leadersthe Sagesactually didn''t possess much authority because they didn''t control any armies, gaining the trust and affection of most Wing Sky people only through broadcasts. Indeed, most of the Wing Sky people didn''t even know how many of their kind existed, nor were they aware that in this catastrophe, they had lost an astonishing number of over six billion compatriots. But now, with a hundred and fifty million Wing Sky people gathered together, the situation was different; it was essential for them to understand the order required for social collective life. "Sage Geta," Huang Huixiang directly targeted the equally excited Geta, "you have arrived in a new place, and many things are different from the past. I hope you can restrain all the Wing Sky people." "Yes, no, I mean, yes." Geta, snapping back to reality, looked up at Huang Huixiang nervously, nodding repeatedly. Looking at that extremely aged yet delicate face, Huang Huixiang felt like she was some sort of villain. Nevertheless, she indeed possessed ample patience. "First, you need to gather some people who will follow your orders and make them your assistants," said Huang Huixiang earnestly. "I will also bring some assistants to participate in management. Any disobedient Wing Sky people will be punished. You must make all Wing Sky people understand the laws and regulations in the shortest time possible." "Yes!" Geta nodded incessantly, visibly more nervous. He clearly differed from ordinary Wing Sky people, understanding many things, and was currently worried about whether the Wing Sky people could survive in this civilization. On one hand, he worried that his people would be mistreated; on the other, he was concerned about their usefulness. "Moreover, let''s talk about arrangements for you." Huang Huixiang finally mentioned the matter that Geta most cared about. And it wasn''t just Geta. Some Wing Sky people who had been around Geta for a long time were now all ears, watching this human powerhouse who seemed like a giant to them, their faces full of tension. Some of them had even seen Shen Hao once before, whose power had annihilated countless Undead in an instant, which had profoundly shocked them. Even leaving an imprint that could never be erased. As a result, when they looked at Huang Huixiang, they were instinctively nervous. "Your species is not suited for large-scale construction work, so we will arrange for Underground Cities that can accommodate all of you," Huang Huixiang explained, "You can live in the warm Underground Cities right now." In the past, the emigrants were generally required to build their own Underground Cities. After all, the number of Underground Cities was very limited, and the manpower was scarce. But now it was obviously different. The arrival of the Senya people greatly reduced the difficulty and cost of building Underground Cities, which immediately increased the availability of these places. And for a species like the Wing Sky people, having them build their own Underground Cities clearly wasn''t feasible. However, hearing this, it seemed almost unbelievable to Geta and the others. "Warm places, can we really live in warm places?" In their understanding, cold waves had already swept over everything; the warmest places were near the power furnaces of the Floating Ships. In some of the larger Floating Ships, the area near the power furnace was the most precious, where only the most powerful, most incredible Alchemists could live! And here it was just as cold, yet each of them could live in a warm place? "The land of dreams, this really is the land of dreams," some Wing Sky people said with wide eyes, tears nearly falling. "Since you''ve come, naturally we won''t let you die easily." Huang Huixiang could understand the emotions of these Wing Sky people, even though the environment in which they had lived before the start of the Civilization Trial was also very harsh. But now was different. Even if they only enjoyed rights lower than humans, compared to their past, it was still an unimaginable life. In the context of the Civilization Trial, it was even more so. "However," Huang Huixiang spoke again, "there are also requirements. You need to complete certain tasks within the Underground City to earn your food and the right to live there. The work is related to Alchemy, similar to what you did in the past, only more concentrated and efficient." "No problem!" Geta eagerly responded, "We have brought the best Alchemists, whether it''s building Floating Ships or anything else, we can handle it." Sixty billion had dwindled to a mere one hundred and fifty million. Those still alive indeed represented the most outstanding group of Alchemists. At the very least, they had the ability to manually operate high-energy power furnaces. Otherwise, they would have been frozen to death or overtaken by the Undead and killed.: Actually, Shen Hao valued the Wing Sky people even more highly than the Senya people. Although the Senya people could also play a similarly immense role, the path of alchemy and the technological path of human civilization were more compatible. "Let''s start the relocation now, the entrance to the Underground City is right ahead, and I have brought some experts. We will need to thoroughly discuss your work," Huang Huixiang didn''t waste any time, she hosted other matters while leading several researchers into a discussion, "First of all, element conversion and material shaping are the basic skills that every alchemist must master, am I right?" "Yes," Geta nodded repeatedly, "Some elements are difficult to convert, but all surviving adult Wing Sky people can do material shaping!" "How precise?" an expert interjected at this point, "If it''s handmade, up to what level of precision can you guarantee?" "I can control it to the extent of 4.2 microns now!" Geta hastily replied. Under the function of translating magic equipment, even the units had been automatically converted. "You can reach a precision of four microns?" the inquiring expert seemed somewhat astounded. A micron is one-millionth of a meter! Such a dimension, even for a Second Stage Transcendent, is quite hard to perceive. Let alone manually crafting it. It was unclear whether this was a characteristic of the alchemists themselves or due to the powerful Talent of the Wing Sky people. "In that case, it is possible to produce some precision components." "Indeed, some materials are difficult to process." "So, can every Wing Sky alchemist be considered a mechanical lathe? The only issue might be some instability in precision." "No wonder they can manually produce such complex alchemy equipment." sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What about element conversion, to what extent can you achieve?" "Can Transcendent materials undergo precision processing? These are special materials containing Magic Power or Spiritual Power." "If a fixed Alchemy Array is used, is it possible to mass-produce some products? Can it be used for construction?" "..." As the inquiries continued and their understanding deepened, these researchers were clearly attracted by this unique and magical Extraordinary Path. Their hearts were also in awe, and even filled with excitement. Alchemy could indeed help the entire civilization significantly. It was an Extraordinary Path endowed with strong creative power, primarily focused on three core aspectsunderstanding, decomposition, and reconstruction. Theoretically, if this path continued to develop, a powerful alchemist could change anything. Even the current level of the Wing Sky people allowed every alchemist to become a precise and efficient production lathe, capable of accomplishing many tasks that other paths could not easily achieve. Such as element conversion. This power, from a scientific standpoint, was incredibly incredible. It even involved changes to the "nucleus." Even now, the Wing Sky people could only convert elements whose mass and energy were relatively close, and could not simply turn stones into gold due to the enormous energy consumption, but they could still play a significant role. Especially in the case of some rare materials. And the Magic Power Furnace they mastered. Even the Sky Spirit People, more advanced in the realm of magic, could only simply use Magicians or Demon Crystals to supply Magic Power to large Magic Arrays. However, the Wing Sky people were already capable of extracting Magic Power from the air or even from matter. Frankly speaking, alchemy technology was even more helpful than anticipated! This path''s compatibility with magic, technology, and even cultivation was very strong. When Shen Hao saw the report, he was also quite pleased, but soon felt a bit of a headache. "The Level is a bit too low." Indeed, the current Store Level had already reached Level 23, and even Level 24 was not far off. However, the Store Level of the Wing Sky people was only Level 13. The gap between them was extraordinary. But to give points to the Wing Sky people would undoubtedly be a loss. Not to mention the importance of concentrating points, but with Shen Hao''s triple cheat in hand, he couldn''t possibly do such a thing. "There should be a way to forge a new path," Shen Hao looked at the Store, always feeling that there should be an opportunity to forge a new path in the Store. However, even if there is none in the Store, if one truly grasps the basics, they can still develop on their own. It might just be slower. Moreover, as different paths deepen, seeking complementarity or even integration between different civilization paths is an inevitable trend of development. Chapter 188 Full-speed Development, Points Skyrocket! The paths of different civilizations actually have many similarities.This was something Shen Hao felt particularly deeply. After all, with the help of the "Emperor" profession, he could control all the transcendent power possessed by the entire civilization. Not to mention, both cultivation and magic had the ability to create equipment; it''s just that one was called a magic treasure and the other a magic device. "Let some experts do more research in this area," Shen Hao pondered. This matter couldn''t be rushed. He quickly shifted his attention to another matter. It was time to load hacks again. Now that there wasn''t any special crisis, among the remaining three hacks, the Chosen One Detection Hack and Map Cheat weren''t very useful, so naturally, Shen Hao chose the Drop Hack. Currently, the undead''s levels were rising rapidly, and the levels of the ability balls and equipment they dropped were also greatly improved. The Drop Hack could still bring more wealth to the civilization. Especially the ability balls. Even though Shen Hao had the Ability Ball Furnace External, he still couldn''t have enough of it. The number of Chosen Ones in the entire civilization had increased by a large margin! The human species'' own Chosen Ones continued to grow at a pace of two thousand per month, now reaching eighteen thousand, while the Siti people had four thousand, the Senya people ten thousand, the Mongolian people six thousand, and the Wing Sky people four thousand. In total, the entire human civilization now had a striking forty-two thousand people! With proper cultivation, this could be an astounding force. The Chosen Ones, possessing strong talents and capabilities, were far superior to ordinary transcendent beings, and each one could play a significant role in various domains. They were also an extension of Shen Hao''s power and will, the foundation of the entire civilization''s defense against the Civilization Trial! "Take advantage of the current period of safety to develop with all our might," Shen Hao''s gaze swept across the entire civilization. In the following days, as each species gradually found their position within the civilization and integrated, significant changes appeared everywhere in the civilization. This was especially evident on the internet. For instance, the video at the top of the trending list right now showcased the Senya people constructing an Underground City. It was personally released by the head of Underground City construction, Ni Hong. Just watching those plants being rapidly constructed and expanded under the control of the Senya people, and the digging in the video, excited the viewers. "Six thousand seven hundred Underground Cities starting construction simultaneously!" "The Senya people are incredible." "We should have had them earlier for easy city construction." "The main advantage is the low cost, flexibility, and simplicity." "Guys, have you tried the new types of fruit cultivated by the Senya people? Pretty amazing; we just got our shipment today, full of life force." "That''s really something. My cultivation speed increased after eating it!" "Envious; when can it be delivered here?" "..." Clearly, the influence brought by the Senya people had allowed all humans to enjoy benefits and the construction of Underground Cities alone had provided immense relief to many. Before the arrival of the Senya people, even though Shen Hao kept exchanging for advancements in technology and the efficiency of city construction had increased, the timeline for building cities was still very tight. Billions of people could only reside temporarily in cities protected by Magic Barrier and Wind-blocking City Wall, enduring the bitter cold while working. Now, people all over the world were beginning to move into the Underground Cities, one after another! Not to mention, a portion of the Senya people had also begun working in the field of Extraordinary Planting. The transcendent plants in various Pocket World Blessed Lands and secret realms were regrowing under their power, and the first batch of fruits had even been distributed to different regions. The people had a high regard for these Senya people, who loved nature, were robust, did not talk much, but worked diligently. The changes weren''t just brought by the Senya people. The second-ranking video was one where a Wing Sky sage named Geta held up a small belt, intricately patterned and pulsing with magic power, and declared with a clear and excited voice: "This is defensive equipment designed and produced by our Wing Sky alchemists! The lowest quality is White Level 6, but it can reach as high as Purple Level 11! They can be mass-produced, protecting you from the threat of the undead! They also have a warming effect. Just a single No.5 Magic Crystal can keep you active for over thirty hours in temperatures as low as negative 120 degrees!" Yes, this was unmistakably an advertisement video. An advertisement featuring Geta himself! This product line was actually designed by Geta back on the Wing Sky Human Mother Planet. They had established a complete production chain, with each step having a fixed Alchemy Array. While Sky Spirit Civilization magicians could also make some magic equipment, they couldn''t compare in difficulty or efficiency to the Wing Sky people, who were focused on the Alchemy Path. With the setup of industrial production, today''s Wing Sky people only needed twenty million individuals to produce these alchemy products, achieving a staggering daily output of six hundred million! On average, each Wing Sky person could produce thirty per day! Below this video, there was also a plethora of astonished reactions. "Holy smokes, am I seeing this right? Actual extraordinary equipment that can be bought with money?" "Shocked, for real? No need for contribution points?" "Isn''t it written clearly? From White Level 6 to White Level 10, none of them require contribution points to buy, and there''s plenty of stock!" "Already placed an order, waiting to get the goods." Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire "Custom magic crystals? And they can be recharged? This thing is kind of badass." "Looking forward to the Wing Sky people designing and producing more products to drive down the price of extraordinary equipment!" "Exactly, drive it down!" "Awesome! Alchemy! Can we learn it too?!" "..." No wonder people were so excited. Before this, human civilization did not have the capability to mass-produce extraordinary equipment, let alone White Level 6; even the most basic, lower-level talismans could only be produced by a large number of cultivators who charged them with energy and drew them. Some extraordinary weapons, like spiritual power bullets, also weren''t truly extraordinary equipment. Moreover, they couldn''t keep up with the growth rate of the undead. In the end, all regions could still only use points acquired through purchases and loot to meet equipment demands, prioritizing patrol personnel and powerful civilian cultivators. Anyone else desiring equipment would need contribution points. But now, things were different. Though the average extraordinary level of the Wing Sky people wasn''t high, they did indeed have the ability to mass-produce extraordinary equipment! Even just the simplest White Level 6 equipment could sell for two to three thousand points in the store. If every person had one, that would be over eight billiona massive number that even exceeded the total points Shen Hao had accumulated so far! It could only be said that the greatest benefit of points and the Point Mall was in the accelerated development of technological fields, rather than in making bulk purchases. Putting points into various technologies, as well as equipment and devices that human civilization temporarily couldn''t produce at high levels, was the right way to use them. However, this also required the human civilization to continually elevate its own civilization level. To satisfy the demands of civilization in low-level domains. The addition of the Wing Sky people certainly sped up a great deal in the field of extraordinary industry. The current production efficiency was just the beginning. With further refinement of production processes and related technology fields, and as these Wing Sky people further strengthened their extraordinary levels, one could imagine that the productive power in the future would only continue to increase. Even after confirming the importance of the alchemy path, Shen Hao had ordered the cultivation of some alchemists from their own human civilization. And it wasn''t just alchemists; the Senya plant priests, and Mongolian martial arts, were also open to choice. Magic and cultivation weren''t suitable for everyone, even if the development of these paths was limited by the Store Level, but if one had a unique talent, it wasn''t impossible to reach a higher level. In the future, it wasn''t out of the question that they would encounter civilizations far superior on these paths. "Extraordinary paths also need diversification," Shen Hao conveyed such an attitude to the Global United Front. In fact, during this period, civilization rapidly developed and grew in various fields, to the point where even ordinary people could clearly feel the progress; Shen Hao was the one who benefited the most. His strength had been increasing visibly slower since he broke through to the Extraordinary Third Stage, that is, Level 21. In this stage, even the most ordinary transcendents possessed the power to easily destroy a city and could be considered "human-shaped nuclear weapons." Obviously, even considering the Civilization Trial system, they had passed the "newbie phase," so it was perfectly normal for the rate of strength increase to slow down. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the power of the "Emperor" profession was evident here. As long as the civilization continued to grow stronger, Shen Hao''s cultivation speed would become faster and faster. This rapid growth seemed like it could continue even further. "However, compared to my own leveling speed, the Points Mall''s upgrade rate is the real quick one!" Shen Hao looked at his Chosen One panel. The Chosen One Mall''s level had always exceeded Shen Hao''s. After all, for personal growth, at best he had the convenience of a Mythical Talent and profession, but with a higher foundation, leveling also became more difficult. But the Points Mall Level was truly like having a cheat code! With a tripled rate of acquiring points, much more than what a normal civilization could get. With the construction of the Underground City, in just a few days, the number of points obtained saw a further spike. Although the relationship between the increase in Underground Cities and the points acquired couldn''t be simplistically calculated. As the number of Underground Cities increased, the points received were obviously lower than at the beginning. Shen Hao surmised that since the initial Underground Cities would serve as the foundation for the survival of civilization, the points acquired would be higher; as more cities were built, their importance in resisting trials diminished, and so the points received would decrease accordingly. Even so, once these six thousand Underground Cities were completed, he would still be able to obtain at least one quadrillion points! Add to that the fact that civilization had strengthened its support for the Sky Spirit Civilization and was also helping to clear the undead on the Mongolian Planet, there were plenty of points to be gained in this aspect as well. When the second settlement period was about to arrive, Shen Hao''s Point Mall Level officially reached twenty-fourth level! Chapter 189 A Greater Crisis? Shen Hao discovered that within the same phase, every three levels at the Store Level, there would be a slightly larger improvement. Find your next read at My Virtual Library EmpireAt Store Level twenty-four, even a White Level spaceship has begun to possess a Curvature Engine! This type of engine can truly increase the speed of the spaceship to sub-light speed, at least to the magnitude of one percent. The maximum speed of the Purple Epic tier mother ship he had before was only two percent, but now, the maximum speed of a White Level spaceship at Store Level twenty-four has reached one percent of light speed! "Technology becomes obsolete so quickly," Shen Hao couldn''t help but feel slightly astonished. Dont look at his seemingly easy rise through the levels, but that''s because he is cheating. In reality, every level up represents a significant improvement. Especially after stepping into the third stage. Even Purple Epic quality is only equivalent to White Quality after a four or five level gap at best, more balanced, perfect, or unique in certain aspects. "The Store at Level twenty-five costs twenty trillion, even after all the Underground Cities are completely built, it won''t be enough to raise the level," Shen Hao contemplated, "But a Level twenty-four Store will be enough to keep me busy for a long time, even if it''s just White Quality. Considering everything from end to beginning and adding the foundation provided by Desert Tower Civilization, there''s a chance to lift the technological domain to Levels seventeen or eighteen..." Honestly, Shen Hao wished this "safe" period could last longer. Compared to suffering heavy losses in the Trial, this period of rapid progress is undoubtedly what everyone desires. However, Shen Hao never let his guard down regarding the Civilization Trial compared to some who have even started to relax. Not to mention, even with the current numbers of Underground Cities, squeezing a bit, they would be sufficient for the survival and development of thirty or forty billion people. Normally, that should have been enough to meet the needs for surviving the Trial. Yet, the Trial continues. This can only mean that there''s an even greater crisis lurking, and it''s a crisis big enough to threaten their existence. The Eternal Night Ice River, or the Undead? The Eternal Night Ice River only signifies a further drop in temperature, even if it drops to absolute zero, leveraging nuclear fusion energy and the Earth''s insulating layers, Shen Hao believed that Human Civilization still had the opportunity to survive. Not to mention, the temperature in space is also very low, and relying solely on large migrant spaceships, hundreds of millions could survive and thrive. Therefore, the greater probability lies with the Undead. "The information in the Basic Information Library is still too scant," Shen Hao''s gaze seemed to transcend the distant star river, looking into the distance, "The number of Undead on the Mongolian Planet isn''t considered high, roughly seven or eight hundred million, controllable with a military encirclement, not a big problem. The real difficulty lies with the Wing Sky people''s planet." That planet''s space was too vast. The Undead World was equally enormous. A mere hundred million Wing Sky people can play hide and seek in front of more than two billion Undead, evading and persisting until the arrival of Human Civilization''s rescue. It goes without saying that attempting to exterminate the Undead on that planet would be equally challenging. An Undead King with intelligence isn''t incapable of fleeing or using guerrilla tactics. "Could the danger really stem from the Undead on the Wing Sky Human Planet?" Shen Hao frowned slightly. If those two billion Undead all reached the Extraordinary Second Stage, maybe they could truly bring an existential threat to Human Civilization. In any case, it''s still important to pay attention to this. Shen Hao decided to find ways to enhance interstellar defenses, as well as vigilant against Undead on Alien Planets. However, before that, the second round of ranking settlement was about to begin! Without a doubt, in this ranking, Human Civilization was still far ahead, number one on both lists. This time, the points Shen Hao earned for his personal performance were ten times that of the second place! However, under these circumstances, the second place still managed to reach one-tenth of his points, which indeed surprised him. After all, he had cheated, and his actual performance value should only be a third of what it is now; in other words, even after garnering massive points from killing the Otherworld Undead and nearly monopolizing all points within his own civilization, he was still only three times that of the second place. This second-place Chosen One was quite strong. Most likely, they came from that Number 8 Planet that possesses Spiritual Power. And the civilization on this planet was also ranked second on the civilization list. Indeed, the second-ranked on the last listing was Desert Tower Civilization, but now, after being harvested by Shen Hao in a round, Desert Tower Civilization seemed to have fallen into some internal trouble, its performance value dropping to third and much lower than the second. But it appeared to still be healthy. There wasn''t need to worry that those two billion people would soon perish and turn into a staggering number of Undead. As for fourth place, it''s the Sky Spirit Civilization. Fifth place is the civilization on Planet No.9. This civilization seemed to also follow a technological path, with a level probably between the former Human Civilization and the Desert Tower Civilization, around Ninth or Tenth Level. However, they tactfully refused further contact with Human Civilization. Yes, they tactfully refused. Human Civilization reached out, and the response they got was, "We truly appreciate Human Civilization''s concern, but we are capable of resolving our crises on our own." Since there didn''t seem to be anything of significant benefit that warranted attention and they replied as such, Humans saw no need to establish contact by force. If the people were truly conquered by force, they might not be able to integrate quickly. That''s why Shen Hao, although very interested in the civilization on Planet No.8, did not rush to establish a relationship by force. He would wait until this round of settlement was over, then take a look. Shen Hao closed the leaderboard, and unless there was an unexpected turn of events, the current ranking should be the final one. In three more days, the settlement time would arrive. Shen Hao waited quietly with anticipation. Meanwhile, within the Desert Tower Civilization at the same time, the Supreme Sage was also making a series of preparations. He planned to strive for a spot, to compete for second place. With Human Civilization around, the Supreme Sage dared not venture to other civilizations to compete for points, but even so, there was still a way to earn as many points as possible. He had already calculated a rough algorithm for obtaining the Civilization Performance Value. In terms of weight, "Prevention" is greater than "survival ratio," which is greater than "killing the undead," which is greater than "temporary resistance." That is to say, taking preemptive measures against the trial could earn the highest weighted performance value. Constructing the Underground City was exactly that for Human Civilization. And the survival ratio was also an important standard, which was not just about the number but also included quality. Simply put, surviving with more powerful individuals would earn a larger performance value than surviving with more of the weak and infirm. Killing the undead goes without saying. Temporary resistance refers to measures that can only fend off the current crisis but not prevent subsequent ones. For example, the Magic Barrier of the Sky Spirit Civilization could only block the current cold wave, but could not withstand the Undead, and was even less able to resist the intensifying changes of the cold wave later on; it only delayed death. With such a calculation formula, there was a way to earn performance values. Right from the start of the trial, the Supreme Sage, through microchip monitoring of vital signs, had driven those whose lives were nearing their end or who had entered old age to one place for a mass execution. At the same time, waiting in the Undead World to capture all the newly born undead. And raising them. The death of some people would, of course, lower the performance value, but some low-quality population could be traded for points brought by some powerful Undead, which would actually help the overall Civilization Performance Value in a positive way. The Supreme Sage silently calculated and managed everything. After removing emotions and connecting his brain to the immense computer that controlled the entire civilization, his thought process had become akin to that of a pure AI, even in the face of a crushing defeat before Human Civilization and suffering immense losses, he felt no despair, but only added the two huge variables "Extraordinary" and "Mythical Talent" into his calculations. The next time, he would not make the wrong judgment again. Even now, the results of his calculations still told him that shedding the burden of emotion was the best choice for a civilization to keep developing and surviving. Emotions would only lead to meaningless internal friction. And even lead to rebellion. For example, those "high-levels" within the current civilization. Yes, the Supreme Sage saw it clearlythe different parts of the entire civilization, especially some of the Chosen Ones and high-levels with emotions, were conspiring to launch a rebellion. Entangled in anger and unwillingness, they began to be wary and loathe the power he held. Under the guise of fighting for the future of the civilization, they sought to destroy him. These individuals had even aimed at the final sprint period, planning to release the undead previously kept in captivity, to cause chaos within the civilization, to then defeat him and usurp his power. How foolish. Without him, the civilization would have perished more than a thousand years ago in internal strife. However, even knowing what these people were plotting, he could not act immediately. After incorporating the "Extraordinary" into the computation of growing strength, the importance of these Chosen Ones kept rising. As long as the benefits they brought outweighed the risks, the Supreme Sage would not eliminate them but would calculate other methods of dealing with them. In the end, he made thorough preparations and quietly awaited the time for the final sprint. He had calculated everything. The previously captive undead would be reaped, the Desert Tower Civilization would overtake second place in the last ten minutes with a subtle advantage to become second. And those intending to rebel would pay for their actions, fall into despair, and then obediently follow orders. After this trial was over, free from the influence of Human Civilization, the future of the Desert Tower Civilization was still bright. "The time has come, reap the undead!" As the Supreme Sage gave the order, everything began to move according to his countless calculated outcomes. But at this moment, the words of that powerful being unexpectedly surfaced in his mind again. "You don''t understand the Extraordinary, the Chosen Ones, nor the Civilization Trial." The Extraordinary and the Chosen Ones, he now understood and had factored into the calculations. But what about the Civilization Trial? Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 190 Crisis Erupts! The Supreme Sage did not ignore the Civilization Trial.He had included all the most likely crises into his calculations. For example, sudden blizzards or extreme weather conditions. He even conducted detailed monitoring of outer space, on guard against possible Undead from Alien Planets. However, the Supreme Sage had to admit. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Civilization Trial was not something he could control at present, it still contained huge, fundamentally incalculable variables. The previous defeat faced by Human Civilization could also be included as one of the variables of the Civilization Trial. Because he had miscalculated the powers of the Mythical Talents and failed to account for the fact that there were Mythical Talents which could increase points. In the end, all he could hope for was that the Civilization Trial would not yield results beyond his calculations. However When the word "hope" appeared, it meant complete failure for the Supreme Sage. The orders had been given, and squads of neatly arranged warriors, carrying specially-made equipment, set out to harvest those Undead bred in captivity. On the other side, the "Rebels" led by Yohan were also waiting for this moment. "Gentlemen," Yohan said in a Magic communication channel purchased with points, addressing everyone, "The reason we come together is that we all understand that civilization has reached its most dangerous moment! The enemy does not come from outside but from that person atop the Supreme Tower!" Toward the end, he couldn''t even restrain himself from clenching his fists, his tone rising in pitch. And there were many whose emotions were as agitated as his. The Magic communication channel was filled with various voices. "That''s right, the failed Supreme Sage is no longer worthy of living in the Supreme Tower, let alone the title Supreme!" "It was our ancestors who supported him back then, promising to jointly preside over the whole civilization, but he betrayed us!" "Times have changed, we must not leave the future of civilization in the hands of an emotionless Monster!" "Nor is he invincible!" "Exactly! The strongest Chosen One of Human Civilization made it clearhe does not understand the Transcendent!" "We are the strongest Transcendents in civilization! In the new era, civilization should belong to us!" "General Yohan, please give the order, you are the strongest and most outstanding Commander of the entire civilization!" "..." Yohan was very pleased with such morale. Especially the last statement. Yes, he was the Civilizations''s most outstanding Commander and the strongest Chosen One, possessing a Purple Epic Talent! The Supreme Sage was so weak on the path of the Transcendent that as long as they seized this opportunity, they would win! Yohan reviewed all the plans once more, ensuring there were no problems. Over a thousand Chosen Ones supported them, of which more than three hundred had Blue Talents or higher! "Begin." The moment the command was issued, a violent Electric Current suddenly flared up, sweeping over Yohan''s entire body in an instant! He couldn''t move. Even using all his strength, he couldn''t make the slightest movement! "What''s happening?" Yohan didn''t even know where the Attack was coming from; this place should have only him alone! But the current was so precise that Yohan could not control his body, concentrate his will, or even mobilize his Extraordinary Power or Talent. And what made him even more frightened and even despairing was that, almost at the same time, the Magic communication equipment in front of him began transmitting dense screams. Nothing but screams! Accompanied by convulsions, accompanied by Electric Currents! Even Yohan couldn''t tell which of them were being Attacked! Until in a much shorter time, the communication channel became silent once more. That was when the current on Yohan''s body suddenly weakened a bit, just enough for him to struggle. "Is anyone there?" he shouted, "Is there anyone left?" No response. The communication channel was as silent as death. More than a thousand powerful Chosen Ones, including more than three hundred Blue Talent holders, and even Yohan himself, a Chosen One with an Epic Talent! Such a formidable force was completely annihilated in an instant as the Rebellion commenced? Yohan could not believe this fact. But reality was already staring him in the face. "Yohan," the voice of the Supreme Sage arose at that moment, "you truly lack any ability, even with a Purple Epic Talent, you are nothing but a complete waste. Your plans of Rebellion are like a child''s joke, with a success rate of less than one in a thousand. Giving you control over civilization would lead to its destruction within a mere ten days with a probability of 93.54%..." "No! No!" Yohan shouted in agony, not wanting to listen to even a single word. However, this was a part of the Supreme Sage''s plan, to take control of him and all the Chosen Ones. To let them fully despair, completely give up the hope of resistance and struggle, and fully become his power. Everything was just as calculated. Every link in the chain had no issues whatsoever. The reaping of the Undead was also underway, with performance values beginning to rapidly increase. It was true that the civilization ranked second had its performance values accelerating as well. However, the Supreme Sage easily calculated the outcome, victory would have an eighty-two percent probability of belonging to him. "The incalculable variables are but a few, and calculations allow a civilization to go farther and become stronger in the Trial," concluded the Supreme Sage, unchanged. Until Alarm bells suddenly rang out! This wasn''t an alarm that existed in reality, but rather from the external computing program controlled by the Supreme Sage! It signified a major crisis! The eyes of the Supreme Sage, at this very moment, sharply contracted. Since suppressing all emotions with biotechnology, he had not felt any emotional turbulence for centuries, but now, uncontrollable fluctuations surged within him! Even when the strongest Chosen One appeared, and he declared surrender, it had not been like this moment! Because, he saw a crisis completely beyond calculation, one that truly had the potential to eradicate the entire civilization! It was the Undead, on a massive scale, powerful Undead! These Undead were pouring out from the world of the Undead incessantly, in numbers beyond belief, even reaching into the billions! They were ferociously destroying everything in their path, and in just a few breaths of time, a large number of Desert Tower People had died! But how could this be? Find your adventure at My Virtual Library Empire The entire civilization had never lost so many people from the beginning till now! Moreover, the death of every one of the Desert Tower People was within his control! All the Undead that were born were being controlled from the very moment of their creation. It was impossible for there to be such a number of Undead in the Undead World of their planet! Unless they were born out of thin air, or perhaps... from other worlds? Under the terrifying calculation results, the most probable possibility emerged in the mind of the Supreme Sage. "The worlds of the Undead are interconnected!" Yes, that was the most likely scenario. In this Civilization Trial, all the worlds of the Undead from different planets were actually interconnected. If certain conditions were met, the Undead could directly reach another planet''s world of the Undead without having to traverse the vast universe! The Desert Tower Civilization truly faced a crisis that was sufficient to lead to its extinction! The Civilization Trial dealt an unprecedented blow to the Supreme Sage! At this very moment, it wasn''t just the Desert Tower Civilization that was suffering from the sudden attack of the Undead. Aside from a few civilizations that had already perished, all the other civilizations were experiencing the same! That included Human Civilization! In fact, as soon as the Undead surged, Shen Hao had already reacted, not bothering to continue monitoring the rankings. His voice was the first to reach the ears of the "Divine Envoys" in all the underground cities around the world. As well as those who had received his god-given abilities. "A large number of Undead are approaching, prepare for battle!" Accompanying this instruction was Shen Hao''s power, which he dispersed in an instant! Now, the vast majority of humanity resided in the underground cities, not on the surface. They couldn''t rely on the electric power from cloud lightning, and even massive thunderstorms were easily dissipated by the ground in such environments. Therefore, rather than actioning himself, it was faster and more efficient to disperse his power! And Shen Hao''s early warning was countless times faster than the response speed of the Global United Front. Ever since the Undead appeared just moments ago, over five thousand underground cities had sounded their alarms! All combat personnel received orders immediately, even those reserve soldiers who were usually assigned to factories! Wang Yu was one such reserve soldier. His Cultivation Talent wasn''t high, just average, but he was diligent, earning enough contribution points through hard work to exchange for various Cultivation resources. Now, he was a peak Level 4 Cultivator. This level, although slightly weaker, still qualified him as a reserve soldier within the military. He usually worked in the factory but had to undergo regular military training, ready to step onto the battlefield in times of crisis. Wang Yu had thought that with Human Civilization being so powerful, and Undead sightings being extremely rare, at least in this Trial, there wouldn''t be a need for him to fight. But the alarm sounded, his exclusive terminal for reserve personnel vibrating continuously, the voice of the AI relayed through his semi-implanted earpiece! "Reserve Soldier Wang Yu, immediately cease all work and proceed to your squad leader Du Yongmin to collect your weapons! A massive invasion of Undead is underway, I repeat, a massive invasion of Undead is underway! Please follow wartime commands strictly, Reserve Soldier Wang Yu!" For a moment, Wang Yu did not comprehend! It was only when his colleague, also a reserve worker, leapt to his feet. "Let''s go, Wang Yu! Hurry up!" It wasn''t just them, the surrounding non-combat personnel also received instructions to urgently take shelter! Wang Yu finally snapped out of his trance. This was real, not an illusion! "Damn it!" he exclaimed, leaping up, "How could there be a massive invasion of the Undead?" "Never mind that!" His teammate had barely spoken when frightened screams erupted ahead. Undead, those were truly Undead! Chapter 191 The Possibility of Being Dragged Down In this trial, although there was an undead crisis, very few had actually seen the undead, even fewer had seen them up close.After all, from the beginning, the undead crisis had been severely suppressed, with a significant portion of the fighting coming to an end in the Undead World. For most people, this was the first time they had seen the undead since the crisis began! It was a translucent figure, enshrouded in a layer of mist, indistinct to the eye, but just the cold presence felt by those who had settled in the warm Underground City was indescribable. Some of the closer individuals had even stiffened and fallen to the ground, struggling! If it weren''t for the alchemy belts they wore, constantly emanating warmth and forming a barrier, these people would have likely died by now. "This is not an ordinary undead!" Wang Yu felt distinctly that his Level 4 strength was utterly useless in front of this undead. But he still knew what he had to do at this time. Everything he was taught in military training was etched firmly in his mind. "Get the weapons first!" he yelled to his teammates, then dashed toward the emergency weapons box placed in the middle of the room! Inside were all weapons that countered the undead, and since there was a limited quantity, and they held certain risks, they were not distributed to every reserve soldier, but in emergency situations, any reserve soldier was qualified to take up arms. At the same time, taking up a weapon also meant that one could not abandon non-combatants and flee. Otherwise, it would be considered desertion, subject to severe punishment including the death penalty. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Between running away and fighting with weapons, Wang Yu chose the latter. It was a Peach Wood Sword, and the moment he took hold of it, spiritual energy uncontrollably surged into it. The sword emitted a pale blue glow, trembling slightly, and a warm force instantly chased away the coldness that had crept up on him due to the proximity of the undead. "Move aside!" Wang Yu bellowed, channeling his spiritual power, leaping high into the air toward the undead that was attacking everyone recklessly. One strike! Against a White Level 10 equipment, it was a strike that drained all his spiritual energy, but it was enough to slay the undead that seemed to be around Level 7! "Goodness!" his teammate had just grabbed another weapon and exclaimed in excitement upon seeing Wang Yu, "You''ve made a significant contribution!" Wang Yu gasped for air, feeling the emptiness from the depletion of his spiritual energy but also a sense of joy. In this era, for an ordinary person to stand out, one either had to work twice as hard, possess a special Talent or ability, or earn military merit! Clearly, in this situation, he had saved dozens of people at the very least. This military merit was enough to grant him a decent amount of contribution points to exchange for more powerful abilities. However, this joy was short-lived. Because stronger, colder auras kept approaching, and both Wang Yu and everyone who had just caught their breath had their expressions turn grave. Undead figures emerged one after another! "How can there be so many!" Wang Yu exclaimed in disbelief. "Don''t just stand there, the captain and his team are on their way!" his teammate shouted! Indeed, several people were rushing toward them, all armed with standard-issue weapons, and they were the Patrol Team members responsible for this area. Wang Yu noticed that the disturbances outdoors were growing louder as well. The undead were not only appearing here. There were undead throughout the entire Underground City! But in the next moment, the Patrol Team''s captain raised his long gun, and a surge of golden lightning burst forth, instantly eradicating all the undead that had appeared! "It''s President Shen Hao''s power!" Wang Yu exclaimed joyfully. "All reserve soldiers, converge on me!" the captain roared among the crowd, "Non-combatants line up and follow us to the shelter, maintain order, how have you been trained all this time?" Prior to this, various regions had actively conducted drills and instructions for crisis situations, led by the local patrol personnel. The golden lightning surging around the captain in the crowd was very conspicuous and apparently held a degree of authority. Everyone knew it was President Shen Hao''s power. This provided a certain sense of security. Wang Yu finally rejoined his team, donning the standard equipmentprotective clothing, Special Attack Spiritual Power Rifle, protective talismans, and so on. The level of this equipment wasn''t high, as it was all produced by the civilization itself and couldn''t compare to the weapons in the emergency box, but still, the gathering of so many teammates provided Wang Yu with a certain peace of mind. Especially after leaving the factory, with the help of the bright lights installed overhead in the Underground City, he could clearly see that although the undead were appearing everywhere, there were also powerful Patrol Team members continuously leaping between buildings, eliminating one after another. Wang Yu even saw a powerful Siti person he recognized; that was one of the most powerful Chosen Ones of the Siti people. All this caused him to quickly calm down. Although he didn''t know where such a huge number of undead came from, the defense forces of the Underground City had already been fully activated, and order had not collapsed. "Speed up! The safe zone is just ahead!" the captain''s voice came again. In the Underground City, there were some safe zones reinforced and strengthened by magic arrays, cultivation arrays, or other means. Even if the undead appeared in the midst of the people, all that was needed was to gather everyone and move them to these areas, which would significantly reduce the number of casualties among the non-combatants. At the time of construction, many did not understand, thinking that there weren''t many undead left, and these targeted buildings might not be useful by the time of the next trial. Now it seemed, the top had clearly shown foresight. No, it should be said that President Shen Hao had foreseen this long ago. At this moment, Wang Yu felt both nervous and reassured. He was nervous because this was undoubtedly a battlefield. If a powerful undead suddenly burst out, he would have to lay down his own life here. But he was reassured because the current level of crisis would surely be resolved sooner or later. Human civilization, even this city, would not fall in the face of this sudden crisis. And that was indeed the case. At this very moment, at least hundreds of cities around the globe were under attack, with hundreds of millions of undead suddenly appearing. Initially, this indeed led to many casualties, but thanks to Shen Hao''s timely warning and the well-prepared Underground Cities, overall, the situation was still not out of control. But if it were ten billion, or even tens of billions, that would be another story. After all, although Shen Hao had anticipated that the remaining crisis would most likely be an undead crisis, he had not expected the undead to come not from outer space, but to appear directly within their Undead World. "The Undead World is interconnected," he realized. This too, was beyond Shen Hao''s expectations. He had already roughly identified where these undead had come from. Wing Sky Planet. Just as the undead of the Sky Spirit People could master a certain degree of magic, so too could the undead of the Wing Sky people grasp a certain degree of alchemy. And at this stage, the only place with enough undead to surge forth in such numbers was the Wing Sky Planet. That planet was too large. Two billion undead mixed within it was like a drop in the ocean; Shen Hao had previously wanted to sweep through and nip the crisis in the bud, but it was simply impossible. The difficulty of hunting down undead there was too great. The final crisis, as expected, came from there. But at this moment, what Shen Hao worried about the most was not the undead that appeared on the Mother Planet, but the situation of other civilizations! Even if hundreds of millions of undead appeared on the Mother Planet, at this stage, the strength of Human Civilization was also unprecedentedly powerful. Even the weakest ordinary person had an average Extraordinary Level of around Level 2, and those slightly stronger had Level 4 or even Level 5. Equipped with an Alchemy Belt now standard for each person, they could withstand one or two attacks even from Level 6 or 7 undead. Moreover, the Patrol Team members scattered in various places averaged Level 6. With the reserve soldiers, the number of combatants that could be mobilized in an emergency totaled to two hundred million! This was not even counting the Alien Races. The newly joined Alien Races were all survivors and formidable figures from their respective civilizations, with no low average Extraordinary Levels. The two hundred million Senya people''s average Extraordinary Level could even be compared to Patrol Team members, after all, they started out on the Extraordinary Path. Adding to that the Chosen Ones also dispersed in various places for defense, a mere few hundred million undead were not enough to stir up trouble. Even if powerful Ghost Kings appeared, Shen Hao could Descent his power and annihilate them instantly. "The number of casualties is estimated to be between two and five million," Shen Hao assessed the situation in various places and had a rough understanding in his heart. Most of these casualties were caused by the undead suddenly appearing amidst the crowds, but as armed forces began to operate step by step, non-combatants were gradually evacuated to safe areas, and the number of casualties would decrease significantly. Five million was already a high estimate. So, for the moment, there was no need to worry. Howeverthis might not be the case for other civilizations. Shen Hao currently didn''t have the time to inquire with the observers of the other civilizations; he could get a general idea from the soon-to-be-calculated civilizational rankings. Every civilization had originally been sprinting for rank, but at this moment, there was a sudden and dramatic fluctuation. Especially for the civilization ranked fifth. This was Civilization No. 9, the one that rejected further contact with Human Civilization. Their performance value was plummeting sharply at this moment. If they were hit by the same hundreds of millions of undead, with the strength of this civilization, they were in definite danger of extinction! Though Shen Hao did not spare any excess sympathy, that would also lead to a large influx of new undead! And the Desert Tower Civilization, which had been contending for second place, was also experiencing a significant drop in performance value. Even faster than No.8 Civilization, which was suspected to be part of a Cultivation System. That was a civilization with twenty billion people! Your next read is at My Virtual Library Empire "I see, there indeed might be a chance of being dragged down," Shen Hao had now fully understood where the last crisis of this trial lay. Chapter 192 The Second Ranking Reward! Shen Hao had once asked the Analysis Department of the Global United Front to calculate how many undead would be needed to destroy current human civilization.If based on the lowest Level, Level 7, a number exceeding 1.3 billion would put human civilization at risk of extinction. Of course, that was the result from ten days ago. Human civilization had experienced unprecedented rapid development in these short ten days. Not to mention, the completion of five thousand Underground Cities alone brought significant power. Moreover, the addition of several powerful species and the support of the Sky Spirit Civilization as an ally meant that their strength changed every day. However, no matter how much they grew, when the number of undead reached three billion, four billion, or even over ten billion. Human civilization would still face a fatal threat. What''s worse, this scenario was possible. There are still five civilizations remaining, and even if human civilization can protect itself, the other four civilizations combined still have hundreds of billions of individuals! "Civilization Trial? Calling it the Civilization Doomsday might be more appropriate," Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, aware that he had to speed things up. After reaching the third stage, his strength had undergone a qualitative leap. At this moment, he reserved nothing, dispersing all of it, to the extent that even the captains of the street patrol teams could receive a part of his bestowed power. All the Chosen Ones likewise sprang into action upon his command. The specially trained patrol teams, together with the quickly armed Reserve Soldiers, used the Underground Cities as combat units to kill the undead with astonishing efficiency. However, it was not long before Shen Hao notably observed that the number of undead in the various Underground Cities started to diminish. More were using the convenience of the Undead World to wage guerrilla warfare, expanding the human losses as much as possible. "This is after communicating with the native undead," Shen Hao furrowed his brow slightly. The fact that the undead did not gather to concentrate their forces on attacking one or several cities had already indicated that these newly arrived otherworldly undead had been communicating with the native undead. They understood that congregating on this planet would lead them only to a dead end. Spreading out and using guerrilla tactics in the Undead World could possibly achieve greater military results. Perhaps, from the beginning, the goal of these hundreds of millions of undead was not to destroy their civilization but to stall them until the other civilizations fall. Once undead reach levels seven and eight, they transition from beings that act purely on instinct to those capable of developing intelligence. The fact that all the undead appearing this time had reached this level made such a strategy unsurprising. But he couldn''t just stand by and watch. "Prepare to form legions and engage in combat in the Undead World," Shen Hao ordered. "Sever the undead''s guerrilla routes and establish a long-term defense system in the Undead World." With a command, the previously dispersed legions guarding the underground regrouped. These soldiers typically served as members of patrol teams, ensuring the safety of their settlements. But when the command was issued, they could quickly be assembled into formal legions. In facing the Civilization Trial, the various powers of civilization had to exhibit high adaptability. However, after issuing the orders, Shen Hao no longer paid attention to the specifics of how the war should be fought; the commanders had a greater expertise in that area. Shen Hao turned his attention to the rankings. The outbreak of the crisis did not affect the tallies of the rankings. With the arrival of the time node, the second assessment began. Human Civilization and he personally were undoubtedly still first. The second place, despite a decrease in performance value from the other civilizations, still belonged to the civilization of Planet No.8. It was not just the Civilization Rankings the number two spot on the individual rankings was the same. It was in the script of an alien civilization, but with the effect of a special translation magic equipment, Shen Hao still knew how to pronounce the name. Xi Qing. Probably assuming due to his initial impressions that this was a civilization possessing spiritual power and likely centered around the Cultivation Path, he chose this name, which appeared to lean towards East cultural phonetic representation. But undeniably, the performance value of this civilization and the strength of this second-ranked Chosen One made Shen Hao breathe a sigh of relief at this time. At least the civilization of Planet No.8 seemed unlikely to collapse under the first wave of undead assault. If the other four civilizations, aside from humans, were all weak links, Shen Hao would have found it extremely troublesome. But now, with gains and losses, the situation hadn''t reached the most critical point yet. "Let''s take a look at this round''s ranking rewards," Shen Hao turned to the ranking interface. [Your civilization has achieved the first place in this trial''s first ranking settlement.] [As the Chosen One who contributed the highest value to your civilization, you will make a reward selection for your civilization.] [Please choose any three from the following three rewards.] [1. Illusion Secret Realm] [2. Magic Energy Mind Model, Demigod Level] [3. Sword Casting Mountain Domain] Like last time, with the plugin at work, it was still choose three out of three. Now Shen Hao knew that, under normal circumstances, only the first-ranked civilization could possess a Golden Legendary reward, while the second-ranked, like the Desert Tower Civilization in the last settlement cycle, could only choose one from among the three Purple Epic rewards. The third is still unclear. But there was no doubt that the gap between first and second was tremendously large. And the gap between the first place and Shen Hao, the one who seemingly cheated to get there, was equally vast! Three Golden Legendary treasures! Each one capable of offering tremendous assistance. Without the World Tree, even with the help of the Senya people, Human Civilization would have struggled to construct thousands of Underground Cities in such a short time. If there were no air defense barriers, Shen Hao would have had to focus primarily on defending against outer space like the Desert Tower Civilization and other civilizations, neglecting urban defense. The three rewards this time also filled Shen Hao with great anticipation. Especially in critical moments! [Name: Illusion Secret Realm] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 24 (40)] [This is a powerful secret realm created by a certain Martial Cultivation Civilization. It is both real and illusory. Anyone can practice and battle within it. Even if they die countless times, they will not suffer any damage outside of psychological harm. The number of people it can accommodate increases with level. At the current level, it can hold up to five hundred thousand people at one time.] [Note 1: Can materialize almost all Extraordinary systems and simulate enemy characteristics to the greatest extent.] [Note 2: Psychological harm should not be overlooked.] "A Legendary Treasure used for military training?" Shen Hao easily understood the essence of this treasure. Indeed, what else could continuous, fearless fighting represent if not training? This thing would be of tremendous help to the current Human Civilization! The present Human soldiers all appear quite strong and are not afraid of war, but this was forcibly cultivated through the horrific intensity of the first Blood Demon War! Under such intensity, a new recruit merely needed to survive on the battlefield for three days to be transformed. Although their psychological resilience might improve, their actual combat ability was still debatable. This sudden crisis made it all too clear. Faced with unexpected situations, many reserve soldiers and even formal patrol members froze on the spot, unsure of what to do. Only the battlefield truly trains soldiers! But with this, even during normal times, it would be possible to forge a powerful legion! "It''s a pity it came a bit late," Shen Hao felt somewhat regretful. If he had received this item in the previous reward settlement, one month would have been enough to train millions of qualified Extraordinary Soldiers. But now, with the real war already upon us and extremely urgent, this item could at most serve as a rapid training base for new recruits. However, it still does not diminish the weight of a Legendary Treasure. Shen Hao looked at the second item with expectation. [Name: Mind Model, Demigod Level] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 21 (40)] [Originating from a powerful civilization''s mad scheme - creating a god. They tried to produce a god that could be absolutely controlled. They failed, and the Mind Model did not possess the power of a god, it only possessed the terrifying computing power of both the Extraordinary and technological realms. But they also succeeded, in a way, since the Mind Model could rival a god!] [Note 1: You can trust It, but do not depend on It.] "This thing..." Shen Hao furrowed his brows and re-read the description, unsure of its utility. But it did sound quite promising. He would look at it again later. Shen Hao directly looked at the last item. [Name: Sword Casting Mountain Domain] [Quality: Golden Legend] sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Level: 24 (40)] [A mountain domain infused with countless powerful Sword Intents. As long as various shapes of "swords" are thrown into it, strong equipment infused with Sword Intent will be produced. The effects of the equipment are randomly determined by the resonating type of Sword Intent. The equipment''s level is determined by the material and time invested.] [Note 1: The resulting equipment will have a certain tendency towards Extraordinary characteristics, and some Extraordinary professions and systems might be incompatible.] [Note 2: Overloading it with too many items at once will reduce its effectiveness.] "This thing..." Shen Hao''s eyes lit up, "Isn''t this just a massive factory for producing Extraordinary treasure swords?" Indeed, being able to mass-produce equipment infused with Sword Intent wasn''t much different from an equipment production factory! Even though it specified "swords," for the current Human Civilization, the help was still tremendous! After all, equipment purely used for slaughter would undoubtedly be powerful against the Undead! It''s worth noting that previously, in order to establish the defensive systems for various cities, he had spent a large sum of money buying a batch of White Peach Wood Swords, and without sparing time, he himself processed them with Purple Cloud Divine Thunder, elevating this batch of originally White Level 5 Peach Wood Swords to White Level 10 Equipment with special effects against the Undead! Chapter 193 Emperors Exclusive Ability! However, this shortcut also consumed a lot of points and his labor, and it was only applicable to the Peach Wood Sword, which had a special attack against the Undead, and it might not be useful in the next trial.Moreover, even with the processing of the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder, the Peach Wood Sword of White Level 5 quality could only reach the top at White Level 10. But the equipment created by this Golden Legendary treasure was clearly more than that. Though he was not clear about the specific efficiency that could be achieved, at this stage, any means that helped increase Extraordinary Equipment could save a large number of points, which was why the Wing Sky people were highly valued. "Truly a Legendary Treasure." Shen Hao was quite satisfied with the result. Although there wasn''t any treasure that could play a crucial role in the current crisis, each one could enhance the foundation of Human Civilization. That was what mattered most. Otherwise, every time a crisis occurred, relying on luck was not feasible; such good fortune was not always available. Shen Hao then looked at his individual rewards. [In your first ranking settlement of this Trial, you are ranked first on the Chosen One leaderboard] [You can choose any three of the following rewards] [1, 100x Golden Legendary Ability Ball Experience Pack] [2, 1x Golden Legendary Profession Exclusive Ability] [3, 1x Golden Legendary Contracted Pet Beast] "This is..." Shen Hao carefully reviewed the personal rewards. Somewhat unexpectedly, except for the ability ball experience pack which was the same as last time, the other two rewards were different. And they were newly appeared abilities that had never been seen before. The Contracted Pet Beast was somewhat unexpected; Shen Hao originally thought pet beasts were included under "Contractor." After all, when he drew Erin Ellie last time, some large creatures appeared on the drawing interface. But now there was a "Contracted Pet Beast," making it clear that in the rules of the Civilization Trial, Contracted Pet Beasts and Contractors are different concepts! There are differences between the two. Moreover, the Golden Legendary Profession Exclusive Ability Ball also made Shen Hao very anticipative. He had obtained two Profession Exclusive Equipments last time, both of which provided him with tremendous help. Especially [Emperor''s Scepter]. If it weren''t for the teleportation ability that came with this equipment, the situation would have been entirely different, and he couldn''t have easily gained immense benefits from several alien civilizations. Not to mention having the Desert Tower Civilization surrender outright, even making the Sky Spirit People allies would not have been so easy! Under these circumstances, Shen Hao could not help but look forward to the profession exclusive ability. What''s more important, last time it was two pieces of equipment, but this time, it was just one ability! Given the same top ranking award, although the values were not necessarily the same, they must be close. This alone indicated that the value of this ability was greater than that of the exclusive equipment; otherwise, there wouldn''t just be one. "Good thing I didn''t use that new ability bar obtained last time," Shen Hao felt slightly relieved. Keeping an open slot in the ability bar was the right choice. Initially, there were three ability bars; after the first Civilization Trial settlement, he gained two more, and the last reward added one more. Now he had a total of six, with one appropriately unoccupied. After all, abilities could play a crucial role during a crisis if appropriately mastered! "Let''s open it." Shen Hao immediately claimed the reward and chose the profession exclusive reward! [Generating...] [Generation Complete.] [You have gained Golden Legendary Ability Ball: Emperor''s Seal] "Emperor''s Seal?" Shen Hao looked at this ability, slightly furrowing his brows. He already had one such Seal, a remnant from when he acquired the Purple Epic Ability [Power Projection]. Although this ability was replaced by [Divine Descent], the Seal itself was still in use and seemed to have become one of his exclusive marks. Not to mention those he bestowed ''Divine Favored'' to include his direct subordinates, even on [Emperor''s Throne], [Emperor''s Scepter], the same mark was present. Now there was another [Emperor''s Seal], also a Golden Legendary ability. "Hope there''s something different." Shen Hao immediately checked the details of the Seal. [Name: Emperor''s Seal] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 1] [A Profession Exclusive Ability for [Emperor] position; once used, your exclusive Seal will be engraved into the fundamental extraordinary rules of your universe, allowing you to freely adjust and control it. Whenever and wherever the Seal appears in the universe, it will be endowed with your power.] [Note: I am the extraordinary!] "This thing..." After understanding the specifics, Shen Hao couldn''t help but take a deep breath in his mind. This ability had something special! It was fundamentally different from the previous Seal! "Directly integrating into the extraordinary rules!" For instance, whether it is Cultivation, Magic, or Alchemy, the concept of "formations" exists, which is inherently different from a circuit board, representing a unique manifestation of extraordinary power under certain rules. Take a talisman, for example. Allowing spiritual power to flow in a specific way can produce unique effects! It seems simple, but it actually involves the basic rules of the extraordinary. It''s like the constants of the universe, continuing to cultivate is nothing more than exploring rules, using them to grow stronger. But now, this ability allowed Shen Hao to imprint his own rules directly onto the universe! This means that within the entire universe, any creature, anywhere, as long as they draw this Imprint, even just in their mind, it can have an effect, mobilize extraordinary power, even borrow his power! "Now, I truly have become a part of the ''Heavenly Dao,''" Shen Hao reflected with slight exultation. If the Heavenly Dao is considered the fundamental extraordinary rule in the universe, then at this moment, Shen Hao indeed has become a part of it! And he keenly realized that the operation of this ability was surely linked to his Dominator Position and Emperor profession. If it were any other Chosen One, even with this ability loaded, it wouldn''t function at all. So, what use could it serve at this moment? The use is significant! "An Imprint is not just singular; with the increase of ability level, it can transform into multiple imprints," Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, "I just need to add my Purple Cloud Divine Thunder to this, and this becomes an Emperor Divine Thunder Talisman! It''s simple and can be used in any extraordinary system! It might even borrow my power and exert far more power than normal." Shen Hao did not hesitate and immediately loaded this ability. He then easily mastered all the details of this ability. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He was, admittedly, somewhat surprised. Because the control he had over this Imprint was even stronger than he initially imagined. He could not only divide an effective range, but he could also issue a usage ban on certain Species. Moreover, he could even add conditions for its use. Unapologetically, just this one ability could play a tremendous role in the current battlefield! For, as long as Shen Hao permits, other civilizations could use it too! If Shen Hao adds certain conditions, such as needing to chant his name to use it, There''s no doubt it could accumulate immense reputation for him across various civilizations! "I need to choose a revered title now," Shen Hao pondered. Originally, he did not care much for titles; anyone could call him by name, or as President. But now it was different. Titles were unnecessary within his own civilization since his status was already high, but to deepen his influence over other civilizations, a revered title was essential. However, there was no rush for that now. Shen Hao looked towards the final reward. Contracted Pet Beast! "I hope for something formidable," Shen Hao chose to draw immediately. The next moment, countless golden lights swirled on the screen, and what appeared at last was a beast that, from its image, seemed neither formidable nor threatening. It looked somewhat like a cat, somewhat like a fox, with three fluffy tails, colored primarily white with slight golden patterns, exuding a noble and elegant air, especially the golden eyes, which even radiated a touch of majesty. "Though it''s not the formidable type, it indeed suits me well." Shen Hao then reviewed the specific information of this pet beast. [Name: Sky-splitting Venerable Beast] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 1] [Origin: From a powerful extraordinary world, possesses the strongest beast god''s bloodline, a supreme totem worshiped by numerous Species, commanding space, fire, and ice abilities, its full form capable of tearing the skies, hence the name, temperamentally lazy, proud, prefers tranquility over activity, but exceptionally gentle to those it cares about, making an excellent pet and battle partner.] [Note: Don''t be fooled by its size; it''s quite fierce when provoked.] "Sky-splitting Venerable Beast? The name is indeed domineering," Shen Hao read the description and was increasingly satisfied. Although initially, he indeed wanted a formidable and majestic mount, on further reflection, he already possessed the Emperor''s Throne capable of floating, the Emperor''s Scepter that could traverse space, and even the Dominator Domain similarly able to cross space, so there seemed truly no need for another mount. After all, sitting on the Emperor''s Throne and then on a mount would be somewhat inappropriate. And foregoing the powerful augmentation of the Emperor''s Throne for a mount seemed unnecessary. Instead, this adorable-looking, seemingly well-mannered pet with outstanding combat ability was far more suitable for the current Shen Hao. One could only say, this round of draws was indeed quite fortunate. Shen Hao directly redeemed it. The next moment, a small, fluffy pet beast appeared in his embrace. It was indeed too small, only the size of a kitten, and looked particularly youthful. But Shen Hao could feel the immense power contained within its tiny body! Chapter 194 Powerful Mind Model To be honest, it was somewhat astonishing.After all, the level of this Sky Splitting Venerable Beast was only Level 1, but the power contained within it, Shen Hao would believe it if someone said it was Level 21. However, after careful perception, he still noticed a clear difference. This power was not meant to be used directly in battle. Instead, it was embedded deep within the body and soul, continually nourishing. "This is like being born with a silver spoon in one''s mouth, right in Rome," Shen Hao remarked as his fingers unconsciously scratched his chin, seeming to have woken up the sweetly sleeping little one. Squinting its still groggy eyes, it looked at Shen Hao. Then it flipped over in his arms, cuddled up with its little head affectionately, and then exposed its belly, continuing to snooze with a snore. Shen Hao smiled slightly and looked at the feeding guide. Likes Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures with attributes of water, fire, and space, and also likes flesh containing strong Blood Qi. Especially the latter, it can accelerate growth during the juvenile period. Don''t be fooled by the drowsy little one, but it indeed is a top-tier Hunter. The introduction had emphasized the identity of a "Battle Partner." "No matter what, it adds a bit of interest to the Emperor''s Throne," Shen Hao said as he gently stroked the pet beast in his arms, its fur extremely smooth, each strand imbued with unique power. After pondering for a moment, he smiled and said, "I''ll call you Little Kong." It''s fine to directly address it as the Sky Splitting Venerable Beast. In this universe, there''s probably only one. Shen Hao shifted his gaze from Little Kong and focused again on the last piece of reward that was still unknown. He took it out. It was a sky-blue cube, floating mid-air like a Rubik''s cube, with sides longer than one meter. Shen Hao could clearly feel the strong Extraordinary Power contained within it. More importantly, its essence was akin to a soul, yet not quite like a soul. The reason it was akin was because it indeed had a Spirit Attribute soul, the reason it wasn''t quite like was that unlike the void nature of ordinary souls, its soul was also cubic in shape! Moreover, it was perfectly seamless with the "body," completely identical. Following the instructions, Shen Hao extended a finger and lightly tapped it. In an instant, mystical patterns emerged. "Contract established." A mechanical voice came from within the cube, using the language of Humans. "Highest authority user confirmed." "Language confirmed." "Welcome to use Mind ModelDemigod Level, Fiora. I am Fiora, respected user, you may change my name." "Let''s keep it Fiora," Shen Hao said indifferently, not bothering to think of another name, "What can you do?" "I can handle large-scale computations including those in the Extraordinary Domain, extrapolate Magic Techniques, simulate Cultivation, assist in casting Extraordinary Techniques, and possess a certain predictive ability. If provided with a Puppet body or precisely controllable Extraordinary Power, I can also directly participate in combat..." Through Fiora''s introduction, Shen Hao also understood the role of this Mind ModelDemigod Level. In summary, it''s an AI assistant for the Extraordinary Domain. Not only can it do most of the things a tech-field AI can do, but it can also play an important role within the Extraordinary Domain. Shen Hao gave it a simple try. With his own authority and the highest computational assistance, he only needed to input a slight amount of Extraordinary Power to cast powerful Magic Techniques. Of course, for Shen Hao, it didn''t really matter much. Because Shen Hao''s control power was even stronger than it. However, for others, the moment they acquired this Treasure, they could become an Extraordinary Master in various fields of the Extraordinary Path! Still, this was a severe waste of its immense computational power. After all, this thing was created by a "God." "Connect and take control of this civilization''s network channels," Shen Hao issued his first official command. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Almost the instant his words fell, the entire internet communication channels were controlled by Fiora. The few blue Level 20 AIs bought as assistants had no reactive capability whatsoever, they couldn''t even raise an alarm! This surprised and somewhat relieved Shen Hao. The ability to invade and control information fields, if acquired by the enemies, would inevitably bring considerable trouble to current Human Civilization. Fortunately, there is now a Guardian. Fiora''s capabilities are not just limited to controlling information or communications, Its support effect in the Extraordinary Domain is even more significant. "Access the Xijita Metal Detection Device, optimize the detection program, lock on to the Undead locations," Shen Hao commanded again. The next moment, a projection appeared in front of him, continuously bursting forth with numerous crimson red dots. And they kept disappearing and reappearing. "Master, the current Xijita Metal Detection Device can only detect the surface world''s conditions and cannot delve into the Undead World. However, if we carry part of the detection device into the Undead World, I can break the information barrier and establish a monitoring power that covers the entire Undead World." With just a brief command issued by Shen Hao, Fiora had already grasped the current situation, digested all the information, and even offered a suggestion. This was an assistant countless times more useful than Dong Gong! And it was not just that. It had instantly taken control of all detection devices and achieved global surveillance of the Extraordinary. Shen Hao could even clearly see that on the virtual projection in front of him, not only were the Undead displayed, but the locations of each Chosen One were also marked. Although he could perceive these with his "Emperor" authority, it indeed wasn''t as clear as this display. This was not because his power was inferior to Fiora''s, but rather due to a difference in thinking patterns. Fiora, despite being a Transcendent creature with a powerful spirit, had a thought process akin to AI. With that, all the ranking rewards had been fully received. "Dong Gong," Shen Hao''s voice directly sounded by Dong Gong''s ear. "Yes," Dong Gong''s expression was solemn; he had been waiting all along. It was not just him; at that moment, the meeting room in front of him halted all its proceedings. Everyone knew that the rewards had been settled. They were anticipating the content of the rewards. Shen Hao did not waste time and directly transmitted the information about the rewards into Dong Gong''s mind. Then he instructed, "Fiora has already integrated the Undead monitoring system with the combat system, ensuring that the nearest combat personnel are dispatched at the first sign of Undead emergence. However, we cannot always keep the frontline within the city. We need to establish defenses inside the Undead World." "Yes," Dong Gong was similarly stunned by Fiora''s capabilities. One must know, the existing Xijita Metal Detection Devices were the result of long-time research and upgrades by countless scientists. But without improving the hardware, Fiora had effortlessly achieved a tenfold efficiency improvement through software optimization! Moreover, it had already taken control of the entire network communication system without the Global United Front even noticing! Fortunately, this was a power controlled by the President, under their control. However, such a powerful treasure could bring tremendous benefits to civilization. And the only downside... he might lose some of his responsibilities. Regardless, as Fiora delved deeper into certain domains, the efficiency of battling the Undead across various regions of Human Civilization noticeably improved. Some combat personnel were surprised to find that the efficiency and accuracy of task delivery on their personal terminals were far higher than before. It even directly planned the shortest, fastest routes. And was extremely flexible. For instance, Wang Yu, who had just become an official member of the Patrol Team and received an order to eradicate the Undead at a location with his teammate, discovered a prompt in the mission content that read, "There is a sniper''s line of sight with a minimum width of twenty-three centimeters at the third alley on your right, reach within three minutes and you can hit the Undead with a long-range rune bullet." "Twenty-three centimeters for a sniper''s line of sight, you can know this?" Wang Yu was somewhat amazed, "But this tip won''t do, I can''t hit from seven or eight hundred meters." "I can hit it," Wang Yu''s teammate suddenly said, "I had good sniper scores in the army." "..." Wang Yu turned to look at his teammate, then back at the mission, remained silent for a moment before exclaiming, "Damn! Did we switch to a super-strong AI?" Not only could it find a mere twenty-three centimeters of a sniper''s line of sight, it even knew their capabilities! "Probably, it''s a good thing, don''t waste time," the teammate pulled Wang Yu as they sprinted towards the location designated by their personal terminal. Scenarios like this were unfolding concurrently in various underground cities. In just a short time, not only the combat personnel, but even ordinary people were aware of the emergence of a very powerful AI in civilization. The online discussion about this was extremely heated. "I was saved, Fiora directly warned that Undead appeared next door!" "Same here, even planned the safest escape route." "While talking, Fiora felt quite adorable." "Fiora has taken over our entire network, it even seems to have the authority to issue commands to combat personnel, even the Chosen Ones, is this really okay?" The person above, check the announcement from the Chosen One Association, Fiora''s body is right in front of the President." "Oh, then it''s fine." "Our city has lifted the emergency status, the troops have gone deep into the Undead World to defend!" "Same here, finally a sigh of relief." "The other two rewards are also awesome, when can we buy the treasure sword." "I just want to go to the Secret Realm and train properly." "..." Although the appearance of hundreds of millions of Undead had initially caused considerable panic, with the situation quickly stabilizing, the new ranking rewards, especially the existence of Fiora, attracted significant attention, quickly calming public opinion and atmosphere within Human Civilization. A large part of the population remained calm from beginning to end. Chapter 195 By the Order of Emperor Wu Shang! ```This kind of strength also astonished the newly joined species. In any civilization they had encountered before, such a crisis could not have been suppressed so easily. The ability of human civilization to handle crises was indeed astonishing, and it was becoming stronger at a rate visible to the naked eye. The immense foundation of Fiora, the Illusion Secret Realm, and the Sword Casting Mountain Domain, when compared to the civilizations of the past, was something they wouldn''t even dare to dream of! This strengthened the common people among these species'' confidence in human civilization. Joining human civilization was a decision made by the upper-echelon leaders, but witnessing human civilization''s strength in the face of crisis provided the greatest reassurance to the ordinary individuals under the Civilization Trial! However, while the situation within the civilization stabilized, for the ultimate crisis, it was just the beginning. Shen Hao narrowed his eyes as his Dominator Domain slightly expanded, his gaze in an instant traversing space and arriving at the Sky Spirit Planet in outer space. He had just discovered that the Sky Spirit Civilization had actually attained the third rank in this evaluation! This was indeed somewhat unexpected. But it wasn''t that their performance value hadn''t declined, rather, it was because the Desert Tower Civilization, which originally ranked third, had fallen too much. As the civilization closest to human civilization, Shen Hao needed to suppress the undead crisis of the Sky Spirit Civilization in the shortest time possible. At the moment, the chaos on the Sky Spirit Planet clearly had not been quelled. The Sky Spirit Civilization, to date, still had about eight billion people scattered across more than two thousand cities. Although each city had its own Magician Legion, it was clear that the reaction speed and individual strength of these magic troops could not match the defensive capabilities of human civilization''s cities. Shen Hao shifted his focus onto the armies dispatched by the humans. Yang Jun, Liu Ruoxi, Song Cheng, including his sister Qiuyue, were each leading groups of human warriors fighting in different locations. The main battlegrounds were concentrated in the Undead World. But at this moment, everyone''s faces were extremely grave. "These undead have been constantly destroying the magic array routes!" Yang Jun spoke through the communication channel, "In just three hours, defensive magic arrays of over forty cities have been destroyed, and the casualty count has surpassed fifty million people!" Indeed, the undead had found an efficient method of slaughter. Being incorporeal, the undead had no fear of the cold temperatures. But it was different for the Sky Spirit People. They were currently all relying on the magic arrays enveloping their entire cities to withstand the increasingly frigid temperatures. However, magic arrays could be destroyed, especially those covering entire cities, which comprised hundreds of tightly interconnected magic facilities. Once enough of them were damaged to a certain extent, the barrier would collapse. Everyone within the city would freeze to death in the incoming rush of cold air, turning into ice sculptures! In the past, these well-guarded places could not be breached by the mere tens of millions of remaining undead, but now, the sudden appearance of a group of powerful undead had inflicted severe damage on various locations. Three hours, fifty million people! This number was still climbing, and even though these undead had only recently arisen, they only needed to withdraw to other planets, and soon they would become a formidable Undead Army! "We need support," Cheng Youqing asked, "How''s the situation on the Mother Planet?" "We just received a message from the Mother Planet, the undead have been completely suppressed, the number of casualties has yet to be tallied, but the estimate is around two million," replied Yang Jun, "Once the defenses against the Undead World have been reinforced, a force will be organized to aid the Sky Spirit Civilization." Support was inevitable. Everyone understood that this crisis wasn''t something one could handle by just looking out for oneself. If other civilizations were left to be destroyed, everyone would eventually be dragged down. "How long will it take?" Qiuyue also interjected, seemingly anxious, "I have too few forces here. When the undead first appeared, they destroyed one-tenth of the barrier nodes in one go, and now the temperature is starting to drop. I''m worried that if the undead concentrate even a little, we might not hold out for twenty days." "The strength of the Sky Spirit Army is indeed having difficulty dealing with undead of this level and quantity," Liu Ruoxi also spoke up. The reason why the development of the human civilization''s Extraordinary troops was so rapid primarily lay in the many Secret Realms obtained in the last Civilization Reward, the massive amount of points accumulated by Shen Hao, and the World Tree that had been cultivated at great cost. All this led to the initial production of Extraordinary Resources. Even ordinary people could gain a certain amount of cultivation resources through ordinary work. The Chosen Ones, soldiers, and Patrol Teams were of even greater importance. Not to mention, there was a group of strong individuals from various species who had already been cruelly selected. This allowed human civilization to come from behind in the strength of its Extraordinary forces, far surpassing the Sky Spirit Civilization, which was already an Extraordinary Civilization. Of course, more importantly, the human civilization''s Underground City did not have the weakness of a Magic Defense Array. After a round of discussion, silence fell upon the communication channel. The military forces human civilization had sent over numbered up to five million people, not a small quantity, which included as many as five thousand formidable Chosen Ones. In previous battles, the human legions had swept the undead across various places on the Sky Spirit Planet, reducing the original count of three hundred million undead to below fifty million in just a month''s time. ``` However, at this moment, the number and combat strength seemed desperately insufficient. And at this time, Shen Qian, the Human Civilization''s ambassador to the Sky Spirit Civilization, suddenly joined the communication channel and brought a message. "Sage Leman wishes to speak with all of you." "Allow him to join," Yang Jun, the supreme military commander, said. The next moment, an aged voice appeared on the channel. "Esteemed envoys," Leman''s tone was not slow but very firm, "just ten minutes ago, I conveyed the Sage''s Council''s order to the city lords of all cities, directing them to concentrate all their power to defend the cities at any cost, forbidding any passive behavior, or else they and their families would be stripped of all their honors. I believe my compatriots will struggle with all their might." These words surprised everyone. But it also seemed not so surprising after all. Having stayed on this planet for over a month, they naturally understood the local culture and thoughts and could see the changes. At least, the upper echelons had become aware of their inadequacies. "Moreover, we have used up all of Civilization''s remaining points," Leman spoke again, "to exchange for a massive quantity of defensive equipment and items, which have already been distributed to each of the main cities. We are also willing to offer more wealth and resources in exchange for weapons and military support from our allies, and if the great President is willing to personally aid us, we could even give up half of our Chosen Ones and Magic Masters!" To give up half of the Chosen Ones and Magic Masters? Everyone felt somewhat shocked. It must be understood that the Sky Spirit Civilization is not like the Siti or the Senya, civilizations that had already gone extinct within the definition of the Civilization Trial. The Sky Spirit Civilization still existed. Most people were currently unaware of the possibility of "team participation in the Trial" between civilizations; they believed that after this crisis, the fleeting alliance with the Sky Spirit People would end, and they would each face their trials. In such a situation, giving up half of the Chosen Ones and Magic Masters who had reached the Extraordinary Second Stage was not just cutting flesh; it was virtually bleeding out! Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Sage Leman, is this a collective decision of the Sage''s Council?" Yang Jun asked. "Yes," Leman''s tone revealed no hesitation, "We are clearly aware that relying solely on the Sky Spirit People, we cannot sustainably progress through the Civilization Trial, but we no longer wish to give up, nor do we want to calmly face extinction. This is our final struggle, and moreover, even if we fail, our culture and history could continue to exist within your civilization." The supreme leaders of these Sky Spirit People had indeed changed. The change had quietly occurred as they witnessed the conditions of other civilizations, the strength of Human Civilization, and the crisis faced by their own. They could have chosen to abandon their civilization, forsaking most of the populace, allowing all Chosen Ones, all elites, to enter Human Civilization. But in the end, they chose this way. This is what they learned in this time. Struggle. Struggle with every means possible to keep their civilization alive. Just as Yang Jun and Shen Qian and others were about to relay Sky Spirit Civilization''s request back to the Mother Planet, Shen Hao''s voice suddenly rang out on the channel. "I accept this trade request," Shen Hao said, not uttering many words, just a brief sentence. The next moment, a pattern appeared in the minds of everyone, including Sage Leman. It was the original Imprint, and it was Shen Hao''s new power! After understanding the function of this pattern, not only did Yang Jun and the others react, but even Leman, after tentatively and somewhat perplexedly using magic to draw the pattern in midair, also showed an extremely shocked expression. Because the moment the magic pattern took shape, he clearly felt an incredible power surging within it. The corresponding "magic spell" slipped out. "By the order of Emperor Wu Shang!" Boom! Sacred golden lightning surged through the magic, striking out! A clear thunderous roar emanated in midair! Leman recognized this power; he had felt it on the battlefield left by the mightiest Chosen One! Stay updated with My Virtual Library Empire Yet what he had just used was clearly his own magic power! Based on the output of magic and the magnitude of its power... "Forbidden Curse quality! Beyond Second Stage magic! And so easy to execute!" Leman''s voice trembled with the realization. If it were just a new spell, he would not have felt such a sensation. But this power, along with that magic spell! This was no magic of "creation" as they knew it, but truly magic of Creation! Chapter 196 Spreading the Greatness of the Emperor Only a magician can understand the true significance of "creation."If so-called technology is essentially the pursuit and application of the truths of the material universe, then the magic road is the pursuit and application of the truths of magical power. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All creation, all application, is built upon this infinitely vast, endless truth that seems to hold limitless possibilities. But what did he see? The Chosen One, known as "Emperor," actually created a truth that clearly belonged to himself? Even if the end goal of the transcendent is truly to follow such a path, is this really something the current Chosen Ones could achieve? In this moment, Leman finally seemed to realize the level of that supreme Emperor Wu Shang! Although he had long since elevated him infinitely high, regarding him as far beyond the ordinary Chosen One, even a divine being, it was not until now that he truly understood the depths of his existence. We can win! Even if it costs half of the Chosen Ones and half of the magicians, the next trial of the Sky Spirit Civilization is not easy to get through, but at least for now, the Sky Spirit Civilization can continue to survive! Moreover, the mere thought of the culture and history of the Sky Spirit People continuing alongside human civilization in the Civilization Trial filled Leman with immense joy. He was not certain whether human civilization could continue indefinitely within the Civilization Trial, but without a doubt, their chances of continuing were far greater than any civilization he could imagine! "Spread the imprint and the grandeur of Emperor Wu Shang! Pass it on to every Sky Spirit Warrior!" commanded Leman. If everyone could master such powerful magic, even with only this one aid, the hope of defeating the undead would greatly increase. However, what Leman didn''t know was that the imprint''s powerful effect wasn''t solely due to its own abilities. After all, the control of significant power becomes more difficult; to wield such strength with a weak life level inevitably comes at a greater cost. This is a universal rule for most Extraordinary Systems. However, this kind of cost was shared by Shen Hao. Yes, in the underlying settings of the [Emperor''s Seal], Shen Hao endowed the Sky Spirit Planet with more strength, borrowing a trace of power from himself for every use of the seal to satisfy its operational rules, making it simpler. "Thank goodness I have advanced to the third stage," Shen Hao whispered, "Otherwise, it would have been difficult to meet the needs of the Sky Spirit People." His basic strength had grown considerably over the past ten or so days. After all, the past ten days have been the fastest-growing stage in the entire human civilization. The integration of various species and the rapid assimilation of technologies from various fields, including the rewards from the newly acquired civilization ranking, have greatly increased the strength of human civilization and enhanced its foundation. This indirectly accelerated the growth rate of Shen Hao''s strength. Although he has not yet reached Level 22, he is actually very close; with the addition of equipment and potions, his current actual strength is nearly comparable to that of an ordinary Chosen One at the fourth stage. This was not Shen Hao''s own belief but the judgment of Erin Ellie. "Erin, you and your twin should also go to support the Sky Spirit Planet," Shen Hao ordered Erin Ellie. "Yes," Erin''s eyes lit up. She is a Golden Legend follower, but aside from initially healing some injured and later assisting in capturing some undead, her greater contribution is providing intelligence about the Civilization Trial? She is a warrior! She is also the strongest force in the entire civilization next to her master! Indeed, as a Golden Legend, Erin Ellie''s greatest assets are her potential for growth and her ability to quickly recover. Her level has now reached Level 20, and she is just a hair''s breadth away from Level 21, which signifies the third stage! "I will send you directly to the battlefield," said Shen Hao. He suddenly thought of this theoretically strongest subordinate because a battlefield of the Sky Spirit Civilization had actually reached a very dangerous situation. That was where Qiuyue was. A massive city with a population of 30 million people. Named Idris. The Sky Spirit People seem to like building such large-scale cities with massive populations, which added a lot of conveniences for them in the early stages of the Civilization Trial; after all, creating one huge magic barrier is more efficient than creating several of average size. But now, it has become a nightmare for the Sky Spirit People. "Another one has been destroyed!" Qiuyue received another piece of bad news. This was the fifth one since the last communication cut off. There are only four hundred thirty-two magic array nodes in the entire city of Idris. The sudden outbreak of the undead had directly destroyed nearly fifty, and now, within just these few short minutes, another five had been destroyed. This had caused the strength of the city''s magic barrier to drop sharply. The temperature in the city has been declining steadily. It has reached a point that even the average citizens cannot bear. What''s worse, once more than one quarter of the nodes are destroyed, the magic barrier will become difficult to sustain! The terrifying cold wave would engulf the entire city in just one minute, snatching away the lives of 30 million Sky Spirit People in a single breath! "Tell me the most dangerous node!" Qiuyue said swiftly. "The direction has been marked," her deputy, a female cultivator with excellent talent, quickly replied. "There, there is a Level 16 Ghost King!" Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire "Level 16..." Qiuyue took a deep breath. Her current level was Level 18 and, with her powerful foundation, a mere Level 16 Ghost King was no match for her. But she deeply understood how immense her advantage was! It was the result of her elder brother''s high Store Level and his relentless training. The most powerful Chosen One of the entire Sky Spirit People, her sister Amamin, had taken the Extraordinary Path from an early age and was only at Level 16 even now! A Ghost King of this level, along with a vast and powerful Undead Army, would be difficult to resistnot just for the Sky Spirit Magicians, but even for the supporting Legion from Human Civilization. "Wind!" exhaling a breath, Qiuyue was enveloped in a substantial gale that wrapped around her increasingly tall stature, hurtling towards the target in a howling rush, her skin hinting layers of Dragon Armor as she instantly reached supersonic speed! Her Purple Epic profession, the "Wind Dragon Boxer", possessed the bloodline of a wind dragon, a Boxer. Endowed with a powerful physical body, tremendous strength, and control over wild winds! Although it appeared to be a close-combat profession, in reality, it was a bona fide "Magic" profession. She was like a supersonic missile, as soon as she saw the massive convergence of Undead, she crashed into them fiercely. Boom! The violent winds burst forth like a blade''s edge in an instant, with the magic power carrying the force of her punches instantly reaping a swath of the Undead. However, Qiuyue''s youthful face was filled with gravity. There was no great joy to be found. Because there were too many of them! Apart from the Level 16 Ghost King she had just conveniently killed with one strike, the other Undead were far too numerous. She might still be too late! However, when Qiuyue scanned the battlefield, she found that this magic node still existed! Because the familiar Golden lightning permeated the battlefield! But that was not the attention from her brother; it came from the hands of Sky Spirit People Magicians! "By Emperor Wu Shang''s Order!" these Sky Spirit People abandoned all their spells, fervently chanting what seemed to be a prayer or a magic spell, converting their magic power into streaks of golden lightning, mercilessly striking the Undead around them without holding back! With their original magic power quality, even killing an Undead of the same level would have been difficult. But now, just one hit could effortlessly annihilate an Undead far stronger than themselves! It was the effect of the power borrowed from Shen Hao, combined with the specific attack of Purple Cloud Divine Thunder! Qiuyue was somewhat stunned. It was as if the attack power of all Extraordinary Soldiers had been elevated several levels! Especially the Sky Spirit Magicians! After all, the legions from Human Civilization would use various weapons and equipment and would not rely solely on their own Extraordinary Power, but the Sky Spirits believe in magic, and their use of equipment is mainly magic wands; under this Imprint, the enhancement they gained was extremely evident! Every bit of their magic power, every bit of their spiritual power, could be maximized in output! "There''s hope!" Joy bloomed on Qiuyue''s face. She had thought that unless her brother took action, it would be very difficult to hold the city. But she never expected her brother''s power to have reached such a level already. "It''s like Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad''s hurried decrees!" Qiuyue''s deputy exclaimed in the communication, "Moreover, we humans seem not to need to recite any spells." "Why not recite? Building an Imprint takes some time anyways," Qiuyue also stretched out her palm, trying for the first time to construct this unique Imprint of her brother''s. But with just a thought, the Imprint formed at an incredibly fast pace! Then, with a light flick. Boom boom boom! Dazzling golden thunder burst forth from the palm of her hand, in an instant blasting open, with countless Undead screaming as they vanished. This left Qiuyue with widened eyes. "I forgot to say," the deputy also seemed frightened by the scene, swallowing noticeably before explaining, "It seems the ''Direct'' can borrow power directly from the President; not only that, but the ''Divine Gifted'' can also borrow a portion." Yes, Shen Hao had clearly differentiated the usage rules of the Imprint! Without any of his power, merely using the Imprint under his permission, assisted by a sliver of his power, and directly borrowing his power for output were made into distinct levels. Chapter 197 Assistance Request from Other Civilizations ```This distinction was clearly necessary, on one hand, Shen Hao''s current power was still limited, and had not reached the point where he could supply it infinitely to everyone. On the other hand, aside from playing a role on the battlefield, another major function of this Imprint was to increase the cohesion among other species. Although concentrating the cohesion onto himself carried certain risks, in reality, it was undoubtedly the quickest way. And it was also the most suitable for the present situation. Not to mention, without Shen Hao''s presence, the integration of Alien Races would not be a simple matter, let alone as efficient. At this moment, those who were most impacted by the Imprint were naturally not people like Qiuyue, nor the legions of Human Civilization, who had already grown accustomed to Shen Hao''s strength, who took anything that happened as usual, and even enjoyed this shared glory. The ones truly shaken were the Sky Spirit People. Communication within the Sky Spirit Civilization was not advanced, ordinary Sky Spirit People could only learn about matters regarding Human Civilization from nearby rumors and orders from their superiors. Before this, their understanding of Human Civilization was that it had the most powerful Chosen One, a stronger ally who had saved many Sky Spirit People. They were very grateful to Humans, but that was all. They could not at all comprehend just how powerful the so-called "strongest" Chosen One actually was. But now, they fully understood! It was God! Before this, all the Sky Spirit People had felt despair; although they were still fighting, they had already resigned themselves and the tens of millions in the city to a fate of death. Although hating their own weakness, they were helpless to change it. But now, just a single Imprint was able to easily cast such terrifying magic with the command of the exalted Human Emperor of Human Civilization! Yes, it was terrifying! Even if such high-level magic were placed in front of them, not everyone could learn it, not to mention the time was so short. Only those with great strength and Talent could possibly learn it in a short period. But now, there was no need! The only answer was that Magic Spellthis was the great Human Emperor''s Blessing to them! All at once, these Sky Spirit People understood everything in their excitement, casting magic over and over again, praying to the Emperor Wu Shang, chanting, slaughtering countless Undead, even the sight of the powerful Human Envoy not far away, and the Human warriors around them, seemed to carry a sacred glow. They also soon realized that the Human warriors did not need to chant spells. These people were the Emperor''s subjects, His warriors, capable of casting such powerful magic faster and stronger without any incantations. Envy and longing inevitably surged within them. When facing these Human warriors, respect inevitably grew even more. Just a single Imprint easily entrenched Shen Hao''s authority and the status of Human Civilization deep into the hearts of every warrior, even every individual, of the Sky Spirit Civilization. However, the crisis was still not completely resolved. The number of Undead was evident here, and the Magic Power of the Sky Spirit People warriors was limited, even if the destructive power had increased by several levels, several nodes of the Magic Barrier were still getting destroyed. Once destroyed, the repair work could not be completed quickly. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The number of Undead still seemed not to diminish, in fact, they were even slightly concentrating. Clearly, it was only a matter of time before they would devour this city! However, just as the Sky Spirit People were gradually realizing this and the atmosphere became heavy again, Qiuyue received the joy-filled voice of her adjutant. "Reinforcements have arrived!" Reinforcements? Qiuyue seemed to feel something and lifted her head. A beam of light shot down from above the clouds, that was the light representing her brother''s mighty power! Not only her, but at this very moment, everyone was also looking towards the obvious column of light! And they saw the Holy Angel with a sword in one hand and a Magic Wand in the other, after the light had faded! Great power pervaded the winged angel, visible to each and every person, and it was not just her alone who had arrived; floating behind her were hundreds of powerful Chosen Ones! Each one had reached the Second Stage of strength, and they were not just newly entered the Second Stage! "It''s Erin Ellie!" Qiuyue also showed happiness. As Shen Hao''s sister, she naturally knew the power of Erin Ellie. This was the strongest person under Shen Hao in Human Civilization now! And what their current battlefield needed was the support of many strong individuals! Almost all the broken nodes of the Magic Barrier were destroyed by the powerful hands of the Ghost King! "Such a battlefield, it has indeed been a long time," two distinct voices came from Erin Ellie''s mouth at the same time, "Let''s start." ``` The next moment, a warm glow blossomed from the sky, and the divine power flowed ceaselessly into the injured, restoring their magic power while healing their wounds! Before these people could even express their joy, they discovered that the corpses of their fallen comrades had shakily risen back to their feet! They picked up their weapons and once again stood in front of their comrades! Although Erin Ellie was not yet able to wrest the souls of the deceased from the rules of the Undead World, she could still command their corpses to continue fighting! This scene, not to speak of the Sky Spirit People, even the soldiers of the Human Civilization, including Qiuyue, were somewhat shocked. "So powerful," Qiuyue''s deputy couldn''t help but get excited, "healing the living on one hand and increasing our forces on the other, this is simply a battlefield angel!" The deputy girl didn''t know that she had almost guessed Erin Ellie''s title from past civilizations. It wasn''t a battlefield angel, but a War Princess! The battlefield was the place where this Golden Legendary follower could truly display her power! One could say that from the moment Erin descended, the city''s battlefield truly turned around! Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire After all, there were only a little more than two billion Undead in total, even if they were powerful, they could at most bring four or five hundred million to a single planet. Under the circumstance that they dared not concentrate their forces, they weren''t yet strong enough to leave Human Civilization helpless! Erin Ellie''s involvement was just the beginning. As the situation stabilized on the Human Mother Planet, Shen Hao continuously teleported strong Transcendents to support various regions on Sky Spirit Planet. Aside from the huge benefits promised by Sky Spirit Planet, the benefits from points were also incredibly astonishing. Even though these Undead could only earn about one-third of the points, the high level meant that after converting the numbers, just over ten hours into the battle, Shen Hao had already reaped nearly two trillion points! At least over one hundred million Undead were eliminated! This number was undoubtedly astonishing. "I originally thought that this Trial could at most raise the Store Level to twenty-fourth," Shen Hao looked at his Point Mall, "but now it seems, not to mention twenty-five, even twenty-six is possible." One can simply say that misfortune and fortune go hand in hand. A greater crisis can also bring greater benefits. However, if things got even more severe, the problem wouldn''t be that simple. After Human Civilization provided further support to Sky Spirit Civilization, Dong Gong brought the latest news from the frontline. "There are signs of retreat among the Undead on the Sky Spirit Mother Planet." "As expected..." Shen Hao was not surprised. At this level, the Undead generally possessed intelligence. They might initially attack every civilization out of a lack of information, but it wouldn''t take long for them to discern the harder targets from the easier ones. Redirecting forces was a straightforward decision. In fact, the number of Undead on Human Mother Planet was already down to less than fifty million, most of them had been transferred. The remaining ones were continuously harassing the defensive lines that Human Civilization had established in the Undead World. Clearly, they were doing this to tie down Human Legion and limit their support to other planets. The situation was similar for Sky Spirit Civilization. In fact, due to the vulnerability of the Magic Barriers, it was even simpler to tie down Sky Spirit Civilization. One must admit, these Undead definitely displayed considerable intelligence. "Send the Senya people to help Sky Spirit Civilization construct Underground Cities," Shen Hao pondered for a moment and then said, "Senya people also have a way to deal with the Undead, Fiora, calculate how much time is needed to relieve Sky Spirit Civilization from their threatened state." "Around thirteen days," Fiora got the answer in an instant. Seeing this, Dong Gong was somewhat surprised himself. The Global United Front had also analyzed this plan, and they had concluded that it would take about fifteen days. Clearly, Fiora''s answer would undoubtedly be more precise. It seems that the Global United Front could also reduce some unnecessary calculations, further increasing work efficiency. "Then let''s do it that way," Shen Hao nodded, paused, and then added, "Also, select envoys to be sent to the other civilizations. Apart from No.8 Civilization, did Civilization No. 9 and the Desert Tower Civilization also send out requests for assistance?" "Correct," Dong Gong quickly said, "We indeed received requests for assistance from Civilization No. 9 and the Desert Tower Civilization, but strangely, the Desert Tower Civilization sent a different message shortly after that, saying they had temporarily eased the Undead crisis." "Eased, you say?" Shen Hao glanced at the performance value rankings. His brows furrowed slightly. Even though they said it was eased, the rate at which the Desert Tower Civilization''s performance values dropped had not slowed down but had accelerated further instead. It seemed that sending envoys was necessary. Performance values could largely reveal the general situation of a civilization. With such changes in values, it was obvious that the Desert Tower Civilization was in the midst of a crisis. Chapter 198 The Defeated, What Right Have They to Refuse! In Shen Hao''s view, the situation with the Sky Spirit Civilization was actually the least worrisome.Because they were too close to the Human Mother Planet. With the current speed of the curvature engine spaceship, they had just started accelerating when they needed to decelerate because they were almost there. At most, it would take two to three hours. Whether it was transporting weapons and equipment or providing direct Legion support, it was much simpler. But it was different for other planets. The Desert Tower Civilization was actually still manageable, as the white transport ships from the Twenty-four Level Mall only needed about a day to reach the Desert Tower Civilization. However, the two planets located behind the sun were a bit more problematic. Especially Planet No.9. In terms of performance value, the performance values of Civilization No. 9 had simply plummeted. If the other four civilizations had not already perished, they might not have even managed to hold onto the fifth, but considering the distance from Human Civilization, sending a Legion there would take at least four to five days! "Let''s take it one at a time," Shen Hao still managed to remain calm. First, send Envoys to investigate the basic situation, and then solve them one by one based on the distance. At the very least, they needed to suppress the number of Undead. The chosen Envoys soon arrived before Shen Hao. The number couldn''t be too high, after all, as they could only rely on Shen Hao for Teleportation, which covered quite a distance. Therefore, they had selected Elites, including Feng Ping, who possessed the "Illusion Body." "Feng Ping, go to the Desert Tower Civilization," Shen Hao quickly made the assignment. "The current situation there is a bit off, just provide me with a perspective, and I will guide your actions." "Yes!" Feng Ping responded. After returning from Planet Senya, he had become noticeably more steady than before. Grand scenes and epic experiences were important for rapidly maturing someone. Shen Hao then turned to another woman named Kong Zhaoxia. "You go to Civilization No.8. Although this civilization has not sent a distress signal and their performance values are relatively steady, they too understand the consequences of allowing the Undead to destroy the other two civilizations; that''s the basis for our communication this time," he explained. Yes, Civilization No.8 was now ranked as the Second Civilization. Although they had not requested help, they had also proactively sent a message inviting Human Civilization to face the crisis together. This was their first time initiating contact, clearly understanding the crisis at hand. Shen Hao had always paid close attention to this civilization, as they were not weak, and possessed Spiritual Energy, making it very likely they were on the Cultivation Path. In some ways, this Undead crisis was also an entry point for further contact with this civilization. Kong Zhaoxia nodded her head, understanding the purpose of her mission, remaining calm. She looked to be only in her twenties, but was in fact over fifty years old. She was previously a professor specializing in classical studies, achieving world-class expertise in her field, thus earning the title of Chosen One and the Blue Talent known as "Green Wood Body." Her profession was also related to this, known as "Spirit Plant Master." It was a pure Cultivation profession, and now she was considered one of the strongest Cultivators within Human Civilization. Of course, she was also one of Shen Hao''s direct subordinates. It could be said, aside from Feng Ping, the other Envoys dispatched weren''t talents and professions specialized in scouting and detection, after all, the other two were officially on a mission. "Depart now." Once the personnel were confirmed, Shen Hao grasped the Scepter and in the next moment, three streams of light departed from the Mother Planet, crossing the vast universe in a very short time to reach distant planets. This was Feng Ping''s first time experiencing something like this. Last time, he had traveled by spaceship. He felt his body enveloped by a soft but extremely resilient film, air-tight, making him feel as if he had lost gravity, surrounded only by the blue light filled with the President''s Suppression. When his body tensed up and the feeling of gravity returned, he had already appeared in front of an incredibly large tower. "Supreme Tower." Feng Ping knew about this tower; after receiving his orders, he had briefly researched his destination. This tower served as the residence of the Supreme Ruler of the Desert Tower Civilization and was also a massive supercomputer. It could even be regarded as an external brain of the Supreme Sage, serving as the command center for the entire Desert Tower Civilization. Commands issued from here could control the whole Desert Tower Civilization. However, the tower at this moment was distinctly different from what he had seen in the data. The exterior armor, which should have been meticulously protected by special metal, was now badly damaged and filled with a chilling aura. Some parts even showed signs of emergency repairs, suggesting that the interior likely wasn''t unscathed either. "They''ve fought their way here?" Feng Ping was filled with amazement. He still knew that the reason Shen Hao had managed to suppress the Supreme Sage into surrender was because he had demonstrated the power to directly bypass the defenses, destroy this Supreme Tower, or even directly kill the Supreme Sage. It could be said that when this tower, which held the highest authority and strategic significance, was threatened, the Desert Tower Civilization truly faced an existential crisis! "Let''s go inside and see," Shen Hao''s voice came. He had specifically sent Feng Ping here, as it was simpler to directly ask the Supreme Sage at this point instead of wasting time investigating. However, as Feng Ping prepared to proceed further in his role as the envoy of Human Civilization, he found that a large number of Desert Tower Soldiers had surrounded him. The light from the cross-space teleportation couldn''t be concealed, all civilizations could observe it, but sending soldiers to surround him, had the Supreme Sage gone mad? Feng Ping was almost incredulous. "Stay where you are and see," Shen Hao''s voice appeared in Feng Ping''s mind. "Yes!" Feng Ping responded, not the slightest bit worried about his own safety. Not to mention that the President was watching over him, just relying on his "Illusion Body" gave him top-tier ability to protect himself. Desert Tower Soldiers quickly arrived, all were half-mechanically modified bodies, their forms largely covered by the chillingly implanted mechanical structures, with visibly integrated weapon structures displayed outwardly, and their hands held weapons infused with Extraordinary Power, exuding a violent aesthetic of mechanical armor. The implanted mechanical structures were one thing, but Extraordinary Equipment was not something ordinary Desert Tower Soldiers would possess. Clearly, these were elites! His gaze then shifted to the foremost individual. The body''s surface showed no implanted gear, but rather the original form of the Desert Tower people, which was obviously rare in Desert Tower Civilization, but Feng Ping keenly noticed some unevenness on the person''s skin. It looked like it was newly grown, Had there been implanted structures before, but then they were removed? "Welcome the envoy of the Human Civilization, the Supreme Sage has prepared a reception ceremony for the envoy. Please follow us," the tone of this Desert Tower person was extremely respectful. However, the content of his words, as well as the surrounding assembly, still made Feng Ping distinctly feel something was off. With no new instructions coming from the President, Feng Ping spoke for himself: "Undead are threatening every civilization, and your performance value is rapidly declining. In this situation, the so-called reception ceremony is meaningless. Now, immediately take me to your Supreme Sage." His tone lacked any words that would typically be found in diplomatic etiquette, which was natural since the Desert Tower Civilization had already surrendered to Human Civilization. This was not an equal and respectful diplomatic relationship. However, this evidently emotional and not low-level Desert Tower person sternly refused. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "As the envoy can see, the Supreme Tower has suffered an unprecedented attack, and the Supreme Sage has also sustained some injuries, making it temporarily impossible to meet with the envoy." "Injuries?" Feng Ping''s eyebrows furrowed. "Nevertheless, the Supreme Sage is still overseeing everything. Even though he is in recovery, he can still communicate with the envoy," said the Desert Tower person as he raised his hand, and a projection appeared in front of them. The projection displayed the Supreme Sage. "If the envoy wishes to know anything, please take a seat first, and I will answer all," the tone of the Supreme Sage was no different from before, and even the background setting looked the same as the last time he communicated with Shen Hao via video. At least Feng Ping couldn''t see any issues. Experience more tales on My Virtual Library Empire But just as he was about to accept the arrangement, Shen Hao''s voice rang out again. "He is not the Supreme Sage," Shen Hao said. "The performance value of this planet continues to plummet. The Supreme Sage would have guessed that I sent an envoy for a reason and would have sought my help immediately, not waste time with nonsensehe can be thought of as an AI that places the interests of the civilization at the highest priority." Shen Hao didn''t directly tell Feng Ping what to do but only shared his judgment. He also wanted to nurture someone with potential. In just a brief moment, Feng Ping reached a conclusion. "I''ll say it again," Feng Ping said sternly, "no matter what state you are in or where you are, I need to see you immediately! In the name of the President, you cannot refuse!" Instantly, the projection of the Supreme Sage showed no change, but the Desert Tower high-level standing in front of Feng Ping obviously struggled to control his emotions. In his eyes, even anger and murderous intent emerged. "I really cannot meet you right now," the voice of the Supreme Sage came again, "I hope for your understanding, I cannot let my life be put at risk again." "I have already said," Feng Ping stepped forward, raising his right hand, "I represent the will of the President, the defeated have no right to refuse!" The next moment, the engraving on the back of his hand emerged, and stars burst forth from his eyes! He directly drew upon the power stored within him by Shen Hao! "Well done," Shen Hao, who was seated on his throne, also revealed a smile. As his envoy, one must be decisive when necessary. He had already given the hint, and facing a group of the defeated, with him watching everything from behind, it was right to show such dominance! Chapter 199 I am here, who dares to claim supremacy? This time, the "Supreme Sage" in the image was silent for a while before he spoke again, "If my life is threatened, it means that the entire Desert Tower Civilization will be destroyed and twenty billion Undead will be born. Human Civilization, no matter how powerful, will also be destroyed. I hope the Envoy will weigh his words.""Is this a threat?" Feng Ping''s heart tensed, and he said coldly, "You are not the Supreme Sage. Who are you?" "No, I am the Supreme Sage." The person controlling the image from behind apparently decided not to hide anymore, and the image suddenly changed. It shockingly revealed a Desert Tower Person with all the implant structures removedYohan! Yes, it was Yohan, known as the "Great General"! Only, at this moment, Yohan was sitting in the seat that should belong to the Supreme Sage, with dense crystal lines connecting his brain to the entire tower! "As you can see, I now control all the rights of the entire Desert Tower Civilization as the Supreme Sage!" Yohan spread his arms, his face bearing a ferocious smile, "Since you''re here, don''t think of leaving. I demand that you immediately come to our aid, including your strongest Chosen One, to clear our planet of Undead. Otherwise, I will instantly kill twenty billion Desert Tower Peoplethis is a threat!" "..." Feng Ping was also quite shocked at this moment, seemingly in disbelief. The Supreme Sage, replaced? The original Supreme Sage, who had abandoned emotion, controlling the entire civilization with AI-like thinking, had become this arrogant, egotistical, and even foolish person in front of him? Threatening Human Civilization to clear the Undead by killing all Desert Tower People, what was this? Has he gone mad? Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No... Upon closer thought, Feng Ping realized this threat was indeed feasible! The Desert Tower Civilization possessed twenty billion people, and this Supreme Sage indeed had the power to kill all the lower-level Desert Tower People in an instant. The former Supreme Sage would not have done this, but the current one was an emotional madman! "What are you hesitating for? Do you really think I don''t dare to go down together with you? Or do you think I am like Pres, that coward who would continue to surrender to you?" Yohan laughed wildly, "You are here at this time because you are worried that we will be destroyed by the Undead. Now that I allow you to come and clear the Undead, you should be grateful!" Yohan''s emotions were indeed extremely agitated at this moment. He finally understood what it felt like to be the Supreme Sage. Any purpose just needed a thought, and the enormous computing power would produce results in an instant, analyzing all possibilities and presenting the best choices. Although initially somewhat in awe of the strongest Chosen One, now he had grasped the other''s lifeline! That person had Mythical Talent and definitely would not have the courage to face the extinction of a civilization like he did! Pres was truly foolish. Twenty billion Desert Tower People meant nothing; twenty billion Undead were the real power! The wealth they had snatched from the weak and incompetent Pres, they must now return double! "President?" Even Feng Ping felt somewhat at a loss at this moment, and he even regretted having pushed so hard just now. Had he known that the current Supreme Sage was a madman, he should have been more cautious. However, in the next moment, Shen Hao''s voice came through. "Do not worry, you have done well." This encouraging and gentle voice did not appear in his mind as before, but directly in his ear. Feng Ping sharply raised his head. There, sitting on the Emperor''s Throne, floating in midair, was a figure reflected in his eyes! The President... coming personally?! Feng Ping''s heart raced in that instant, not just him, even Yohan in the projection who seemed to have controlled everything stiffened for a moment. And that high-level Desert Tower Person at the scene even more so, his pupils drastically contracted and his entire body instantly prostrated on the ground! This was only the beginning. Even those emotionless, machine-like Desert Tower Soldiers started prostrating on the ground one after another! Stay tuned with My Virtual Library Empire Shen Hao did not use his Dominator pressure. Yet, seated on the Emperor''s Throne, he, without permission, was not to be looked upon! His gaze turned towards the projection. "As you wished, I have come." Just a calm sentence, yet it impacted Yohan as if he had received a massive blow, almost instantly, instinctively shutting off the projection screen! Even separated by a distance, Shen Hao''s suppression was not useless. It took a long while before Yohan''s voice came again. "Clearing the Undead." Yohan''s tone was clearly not as commanding as before, but even though he was somewhat impacted, he still stubbornly spoke, "This is also the purpose of sending your Envoy here, otherwise, I would truly kill all the Desert Tower People and perish together with your civilization." At this moment, Yohan was actually extremely panicked inside. Shen Hao was more terrifying than he had imagined! Yet, relying on the computations of the Supreme Tower, it clearly told him that the other party would definitely yield to his threat! Because Human Civilization had a grand future, how could they possibly want to fall in this mere second Trial? Even if facing two hundred billion Undead, the civilization could still survive, but it would certainly suffer immense losses. Moreover, he was truly willing to do that kind of thing! This threat was not false; in Yohan''s view, the former Supreme Sage was utterly a coward! A real warrior should not fear death, nor could they ever surrender. The glory of victory surpasses everything! However, Shen Hao simply said lightly. "Then go ahead and kill." "..." Yohan''s breath hitched. Is he bluffing me? "Now, do it immediately," Shen Hao said indifferently. "Leave none of the twenty billion Desert Tower People." "I''m not a coward like Pres!" Yohan bellowed, clenching his fists tightly. "If you don''t act now, you won''t have another chance," Shen Hao, seated on the Emperor''s Throne, pressed on as the Dominator pressure truly began to disperse. All the Desert Tower Chosen Ones watching this scene felt an indescribable fear. He is serious! He really doesn''t care? Not every one of these people wanted to die together; they supported Yohan as the new Supreme Sage mainly because he held the highest position among them! But at this moment, this support became the death knell for their entire civilization! "Don''t come any closer!" Yohan yelled. But Shen Hao''s movement didn''t pause at all. Countless Desert Tower Soldiers and Desert Tower Fighter Planes were rushing over, but everyone, even the unmanned machines, made way for him as if welcoming their monarch! Feng Ping also watched this scene, dumbfounded. A frenzy involuntarily surged in his heart. At this moment, Shen Hao indeed seemed like the sole dominator of the world, the king who ruled everything! "Then let''s perish together!" Yohan shouted, then gave the order to destroy the brains of thirty billion Desert Tower People! All the lower-class Desert Tower People, from birth, had chips implanted in them, suppressing their emotions and controlling their actions! Though they had life and souls, both their lives and their wills hadn''t belonged to them since the moment they were born. They belonged to the person seated atop the Supreme Tower. Previously it was Pres, who likewise abandoned emotions, and now it was Yohan, filled with anger, fear, and extreme emotions! Under Shen Hao''s coercion, this would lead to the deaths of countless people and even affect the trials of all civilizations, posing a threat to countless innocents! It was supposed to be this way. However, after Yohan gave his orders, just as he was about to say something ferocious, he suddenly received a message from the Supreme Tower. Command rejected! What rejection? Who rejected it? He is the Supreme Sage! Yohan was completely baffled, even suspecting he was hallucinating. As if knowing what he was thinking, a sneer appeared on Shen Hao''s lips. "I am here, who dares claim supremacy?" Although it was a domineering statement, coming from Shen Hao''s mouth at that moment, it seemed like the simplest truth in the world! Yes, Shen Hao''s purpose in coming here was to alleviate the crisis of the Desert Tower People, to reduce the number of undead as much as possible. Naturally, he wouldn''t let a madman initiate such a suicide attack. In fact, stopping a madman was not difficult for Shen Hao. The difficulty lay in stopping him in time. This person clearly recognized Shen Hao and didn''t dare to let Shen Hao get too close, even though there was some risk even in a surprise attack. But Shen Hao had a better method. Fiora. This Mind ModelDemigod Level was absolutely the nemesis of Desert Tower Civilization! With all the power in this civilization concentrated in its computational programs, Fiora held an absolute advantage in this domain! The few seconds Shen Hao spent talking were just to buy Fiora a little bit of time. And only a few seconds were needed. In mere seconds, Fiora secretly seized the highest authority of the entire Desert Tower Civilization! "Fiora, take control of all the Chosen Ones, then report the status of Desert Tower Civilization," Shen Hao commanded, hovering above the Supreme Tower. At this moment, he had become an existence that transcended the so-called "Supreme." Those Desert Tower Chosen Ones and high-level executives, who had been paying attention, didn''t even know what happened when they were attacked by their own subordinates! This reminded them of the fear under the complete domination of the previous Supreme Sage! But what exactly happened? Shen Hao no longer cared about these people. After Fiora took over the authority, she reported on the situation of the world. "Within one day, the death toll reached 1.37 billion people." Just this first sentence weighed heavily on Shen Hao''s heart. Chapter 200 The Farce Ends Here In a single day, thirteen billion people died?Although Shen Hao could guess the severity of the situation from the performance value of the Desert Tower Civilization, the extent of the catastrophe still somewhat exceeded his expectations. Such a number of casualties meant that the Desert Tower Civilization had essentially suffered a comprehensive defeat, with hardly any resistance formed. Adding to that the change of the Supreme Sage and the current state of the Supreme Tower, Shen Hao could roughly guess what had happened. Afterward, Fiora detailed the events that had occurred within the Desert Tower Civilization in this short span of time. It was just as Shen Hao had surmised. The Undead who arrived in this world easily grasped the weakness of this world, which was the Supreme Tower! What the Undead did was no different from what Shen Hao had done last time when he threatened the Supreme Sage and even forced him to surrender. However, the Undead did not give the Supreme Sage a chance to surrender. Under the leadership of a Level 19 Undead, the Supreme Sage, caught off guard, had hardly any resistance. After all, as a civilization that was only formidable on the technological path, the Desert Tower people were at a disadvantage against Extraordinary Creatures like the Undead. They had been stable before, only because of their absolute control over their subjects and their high-level mall. They had discovered the existence of the Undead early on, and ever since that discovery, every death occurred under control; every newly born Undead was subdued right away. They nipped the "snowball" at its source, not giving it any chance to grow. But now, a "super large snowball" from another civilization was hurtling straight at them. The disadvantage of the technological civilization became glaringly apparent. Even the No.8 Civilization, which had only ranked third in the first round of ranking settlement, had managed to keep the situation under control. But the Desert Tower Civilization was directly beheaded. Yes, Yohan did not really succeed in his rebellion. It was the Undead that killed the Supreme Sage. Yohan merely picked up the spoils. "The Supreme Sage left for the Master a segment of the recording," Fiona finally said. "He knew he could not survive, and he knew that the Master would surely come. This recording was left at the very end." Shen Hao did not say anything but simply opened the recording. This was not a fabricated image but an actual scene. The Supreme Sage sat on his supreme seat, where even through the image, one could feel the pervasive and chilling cold. Even on the ground, one could clearly see waves of cold tide continuously spreading towards the Supreme Sage. "I failed..." At that moment, the Supreme Sage seemed to finally have stopped suppressing his emotions, his face showing clear loss and despair, "The Civilization Trial was never something I could calculate. The path I chose was destined to lead the civilization to destruction, but the culture and history of the Desert Tower People should not perish along with it. I beg of you, great Emperor, to take our civilization''s legacy away. In exchange, everything within this civilization will belong to you." The recording ended there. Because the Undead had already come roaring in. Almost every Chosen One in the entire civilization had betrayed him. Even if they hadn''t, the Chosen Ones had very little power of resistance against such a number, such a level, of Undead. The so-called Supreme Sage, when faced with axe and sword, was just as frail as any ordinary person. With the power of an Extraordinary Second Stage, but at the end, he did not display even the slightest resistance he had already calculated his inevitable demise. "Master, the Supreme Sage left a loophole with the highest authority in the end," Fiora finally said. "As soon as your arrival is confirmed, all the permissions will automatically be transferred to you. Even without me, the outcome would be the same." Yes, the Supreme Sage might not defeat the Civilization Trial, not even the Undead, but he was still not someone who could be compared to an emotional waste. Yohan never did become the Supreme Sage; losing to Shen Hao was actually his stroke of luck. Otherwise, he would have found that he still could not escape from the palm of the previous Supreme Sage. "Preserving the legacy and history?" Shen Hao''s gaze swept over the restricted Desert Tower high-levels and Chosen Ones. Trash, all trash. Not a single one that could pique his interest. After all, the Supreme Sage controlled everything, decided everything, and fundamentally limited these people''s capabilities. Just looking at how many Chosen Ones emerged among these so-called high-levels was enough to knowbeing at the top of the civilization was not because they were strong, it was purely because the development of the ordinary Desert Tower people was suppressed. "There''s no need to take these Chosen Ones. Pick out some children," Shen Hao finally said. "Consider it a statement of my only mercy." This approach was obviously beneficial, especially when other species would inevitably join Human Civilization in the future. However, the words left by the Supreme Sage were not of great help in solving the crisis. Even at the moment of Shen Hao''s arrival, a massive number of Undead were still killing frenziedly. Every moment, tens of thousands of Desert Tower People died, turning into Undead. In just this brief moment, millions had perished! "Have all the Desert Tower People board spaceships and flee to outer space," Shen Hao quickly ordered. At the same time, he rapidly purchased a good number of transport spaceships. The Desert Tower Civilization had been severely harvested by him last time, and now there were very few spaceships left. Even with squeezing, not many could escape. Fortunately, the transportation spaceships in the Twenty-four Level Mall were much stronger in both size and speed. These emotionless Desert Tower People, whether used as production tool men or armed for the battlefield as battle tool men, were quite effective. Being able to save some was better than none. But this was still a symptomatic rather than a root solution. "Without sufficient forces, no matter how much I harvest, I cannot prevent the extinction of the Desert Tower Civilization," thought Shen Hao. But with a toss of his magic wand, a powerful Level 19 undead that was rampaging across half a planet was instantly annihilated! Golden thunder flashed among the clouds! It fell furiously, and all the gathered undead scattered in horror. Even if Shen Hao couldn''t temporarily stop the destruction of the Desert Tower Civilization, he still had to declare his arrival to all the undead that came to this world! Just that alone was enough to significantly slow the pace of the Desert Tower Civilization''s demise and save more Desert Tower tool men. Shen Hao''s gaze also turned to the other two civilizations. At this moment, the envoy named Zast Levi was dispatched to Civilization No. 9. He was in his fifties, possessed Blue Talent, and had become a Chosen One as one of the world''s top hunters. Yes, a hunter. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In his youth, he was an excellent special agent; after retiring, he lived for a long time in the forests, hunting for a living. He was calm and patient, adept at dealing with all sorts of complex situations. The reason for dispatching him was precisely because of the unique situation within Civilization No. 9. Shen Hao had only recently learned that Civilization No. 9 had not yet achieved true unification! The species within the entire civilization called themselves "Louis" people, humanoid in form but with skin of many varied colors, encompassing almost every hue. This arose because the original ancestors of the Louis people had a gene characteristic similar to that of chameleons. But over the long course of evolution, they completely lost the ability to change color and instead became fixed in various colors. The visible differences also brought more severe internal problems. The entire civilization had over four hundred countries, divided into eight national alliances, each occupying different areas. Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire That''s why they initially refused and even feared the attention of Human Civilization. It would bring a destructive impact to the delicate balance they had managed to maintain internally. But now, with the emergence of the undead, this impact had become unavoidable. All eight national alliances were currently extremely eager to court Zast. For example, at this moment. Zast had only just gotten acquainted with the situation when he was taken to a lavish banquet. Various colored "beauties" surrounded him, including snow-skinned beauties who, even by human standards, were quite attractive. Everyone was unabashedly showcasing their faction''s conditions, openly and covertly belittling each other. However, these Louis people clearly lacked adequate understanding of Human Civilization. Let alone the fact that Zast was an experienced special agent and a top hunter in the world, just the scrutiny of Shen Hao meant that he was destined not to enjoy any of it. "Secretary-General," Zast said, looking at the representative of the Louis Alliance before him, "you should be aware of the critical nature of the situation. Such events do not impress us; they only lead to greater disappointment." "I understand, we all do," replied the Secretary-General, swirling his glass of wine with a smile. "But this is our custom, our culture. To solve problems, one cannot avoid these rules. Moreover, your demeanor tells me that you actually understand and are even accustomed to all this, aren''t you?" "Yes." Zast didn''t hide his agreement, looking at the fine wine in his hand brewed from unknown fruits, then at the revelry around him. He had to admit that this civilization''s culture was actually very similar to that of past Human Civilizations. At least, it was very similar to that of the past West. All "games" had rules. No one could operate outside these rules, and beneath the seemingly glamorous surface lay crises and dirt that were hard to cover up. But "That was the past." Zast said, setting down his delicious glass of wine, raising his voice, "The farce ends here!" All of a sudden, the guests, dressed finely and immersed in the atmosphere, were somewhat taken aback. Chapter 201 The Simple and Crude Method Zast''s secretary general, who was by his side, also showed a slight change in expression.In the current situation, any statement from someone of Zast''s status would have far-reaching impacts on all nations, and this statement seemed to be the worst-case scenario, right? Indeed, that was the case. "I''ve already understood the situation of your civilization. Simply by looking at your current state, you''re hardly capable of contributing significantly to this crisis threatening all civilizations. Instead, you might just hold others back, which is absolutely unacceptable," Zast said without sparing any feelings. His voice, amplified by the power of Extraordinary Power, spread far and wide, "Representing the will of the strongest Chosen One of all civilizations, I officially announce that from now on, we will take over your civilization and control everything here!" This statement caused an uproar among the crowd. Read latest chapters at My Virtual Library Empire For a civilization that had yet to achieve unity of power even during the Civilization Trial, the interests of individual nations, or even individuals, were more serious than the interests of the civilization as a whole. They simply refused to compromise with each other, refused to contribute more, which was why they could not concentrate their power! And now, an outsider was declaring to rule everything? "Mr. Zast, please take back your words!" A female Louis, who had gazed at Zast with affection just a short while ago, now looked stern, "It''s true that we''ve sought help from Human Civilization and we do face an extraordinary crisis, but that doesn''t mean we should lose our power!" "That''s right!" Someone else added, "Even if the ultimate outcome is destruction, it should be our own choice!" "Mr. Zast, Human Civilization may be powerful, but it cannot control us." "Are you truly going to wage war against us at this time?" "Mr. Zast, we have hope of defeating the Undead on our own, and perhaps you should gain a deeper understanding of our power and make a cautious judgment instead of making such an arrogant and insulting declaration!" "..." Voice after voice, person after person, all accused him without mercy, many showing anger, some even warning. It seemed in an instant, Zast had gone from an eagerly coveted prize to the target of everyone''s censure. And that was only to be expected. Previously, Zast represented benefits, but now, his presence was a challenge for the interests of everyone. "What I have said is not a matter for discussion, but merely a declaration," Zast spoke out. The next moment, engravings emerged on the back of his raised hand, and the terrifying Dominator Pressure swept over everyone present in an instant! People who had been loudly condemning him just a second ago were now all kneeling on the ground, trembling under the Dominator Pressure. Any interests, any self-confidence, were nothing in the face of this absolute Suppression! Even laughable! Indeed, Zast, a person of such stable character, had made such a radical choice, which naturally came with instructions from Shen Hao. "There''s no time to waste with them. The decline of Louis Civilization is completely due to their own doing. We will take control of all their High-level officials in the shortest time," Shen Hao communicated his will, and the next moment, by Zast''s side, one Chosen One after another appeared, gathering hundreds in a short time. All were top Chosen Ones sent over through Shen''s "Domain"! Each one possessed tremendous power. Together with the "Sovereign" Shen Hao had Divinely Descended, they were fully capable of taking control of the civilization''s high command swiftly and silently. Dealing with another civilization in such a blunt manner sometimes achieved surprising effects. Especially for Louis Civilization. Shen Hao had now come to understand the basic situation of the Louis People. Just as he had told Zast, Louis Civilization had survived the first Trial and even lasted until now amidst internal strife because they had their source of confidence. That was the Ancient Civilization! Indeed, Louis Civilization was not the first to appear on this planet; there were genuine Ancient Relics present! These were not the kind of relics awarded to Human Civilization in the first Civilization Trial. Based on the information Zast had gathered during this time, the level of that civilization had reached at least the third stage! With a unique power called "Split Energy" as its main energy source, possessing various formidable manifestations, this energy seemed to lie between Transcendent and technology. It not only significantly enhanced individual power but could also integrate with technology to mass-produce powerful weapons. For instance, a special technology called "Split Energy Armor" allowed the produced armor to merge into the flesh and blood of living beings, instantly transforming them into fighters comparable to those in the second stage of Extraordinary Power! Yes, this thing could be mass-produced. But it was controlled by just a few nations, who had not increased production to keep this power firmly in their hands! And this was not an isolated case! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All countries were continuously delving into relic technology and conducting research, with many powerful results, yet they guarded against each other and did not cooperate! Even though any visionary could see that cooperation between these powerful nations would unleash immense power, even the fifth-ranked one, facing the Undead crisis, still couldn''t unite and maintained only the minimal cooperation needed! Furthermore, some people even wished to push other Kingdoms toward destruction so they could snatch away their technology and benefits. In such a situation, Shen Hao really had no interest in haggling with them. "Take action," Shen Hao finally said. "There are some conscientious individuals within this civilization who have realized the crisis. Moreover, the public outcry is substantial. As long as we take care of these so-called high-level figures, the entire civilization will stand with us." "Yes!" Zast took the command with everyone else. After Shen Hao''s gaze left, these "upper-class Louis people," who had been stripped of all their confidence and had almost lost their selves to the Dominator pressure, finally stood up tremblingly, looking at the people before them with eyes full of fawning. The Dominator pressure is not, in fact, brainwashing. It is an absolute power, an overwhelming strength that assaults the spirit of every living being, leaving them no thought of resistance. It is especially effective against the arrogantly self-centered and blindly confident. Nevertheless, this method is still somewhat crude. But in the current situation, there is no time to refine it further. The situation of the Desert Tower Civilization is critical enough, with more than thirteen billion people in Civilization No. 9, and in just one day, over five hundred million have died. Slightly better off than the Desert Tower Civilization, but only by a very limited margin. "For now, let''s leave Civilization No. 9 be," Shen Hao dispersed his power, feeling a touch of trouble. Both Desert Tower Civilization and Civilization No. 9 seem to be in pretty bad shape. At least for now, they''re all dragging their feet. Hope that No.8 Civilization won''t disappoint him. Shen Hao then turned his attention to Kong Zhaoxia. The fifty-year-old master of national studies was also attending a banquet at the moment. However, quite unlike the banquets in the Louis Civilization, which were held purely for the struggle over interests and mutual slander, Kong Zhaoxia met the supreme ruler of this civilizationthe Empress of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, Xi Qing. Indeed, this was a civilization filled with Spiritual Energy and primarily focused on Cultivation. However, it differed slightly from the cultivation path available to human civilization through the Chosen One Mall. It seemed more aligned with certain branches of the Immortal Dao. Just by what Kong Zhaoxia could see at the banquet, some generals had such strong blood and qi that they were no less powerful than the formidable martial artists of the Mongolian Civilization, and some civil servants were filled with immense Divine Sense power. Although the foundation of their power was still Spiritual Power, it was evident that their path was more destructive. As for the Empress seated high on the steps... Kong Zhaoxia couldn''t fathom her at all; the only thing she was certain of was that the Empress''s strength was far superior to hers! And she was considered the strongest cultivator in human civilization. "No wonder they managed to come in second," Kong Zhaoxia thought to herself. At that moment, the youthful yet majestic Empress suddenly let out a soft "hmm" and then looked towards Kong Zhaoxia. Although she said nothing, Shen Hao clearly knew that she had detected his gaze. Indeed, her strength was impressive. Although she hadn''t reached the third stage yet, she was very close, and her power foundation was incredibly strong. Shen Hao detected several abilities at least of the Golden Legendary Level in her. Could it be a Golden Legendary Talent? This speculation appeared in Shen Hao''s mind. Though the odds of one in a million were low, it wasn''t impossible. However, even though he knew she was aware of his focus on this place, Shen Hao had no intention of making a direct appearance. Kings shouldn''t confront each other directly. If he appeared, it would surely take all the prestige, which, for a reigning Empress, especially one in a purely feudal civilization, would be an outright provocation. At least for now, it wasn''t his moment to step in. Shen Hao simply passed some information to Kong Zhaoxia. "My lords," Kong Zhaoxia stood up and said, "I have just received instructions from the President, both the Desert Tower Civilization and Louis Civilization are in dire straits, with over 1.7 billion people perishing in just one day." These words clearly caused a certain amount of unrest in the court. 1.7 billion people? That was undoubtedly an astonishing number! At the beginning of the second Trial, the Mongolian Civilization and Siti Civilization only had that many people! Chapter 202 Alliances Also Need Hierarchy For any civilization at the present, 1.7 billion people is an exceedingly large number.The Great Yan Immortal Dynasty unified the entire world, with a total population exceeding 230 billion. Even faced with this brutal trial, they could still resist. Yet at this moment, hearing the number of 1.7 billion casualties in one day, they could still sense a great crisis. The shadow of extinction had indeed enveloped them. However, the assembly on the court was only noisy for a while before they focused their attention to the Empress seated on the throne. Kong Zhaoxia was also looking at her. She was recalling everything she knew as well. Xi Qing was not always the Empress. It wasn''t such good luck that the most powerful Chosen One in a civilization was also the most powerful person. At the start of the last trial, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty was in its decline, with rebellions everywhere and suffering for all living beings. Born into a small family among common folk, the Empress possessed outstanding talent from a young age. When her family chose her as a sacrificial lamb for a political marriage, she relied on her extraordinary strength to fight her way out, gaining a notable reputation in the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty within a mere three years. Once the Civilization Trial had begun, her rise was meteoric. She forced the previous Emperor of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty to abdicate in favor of her prowess and quickly unified the world within a short period, gathering talents from everywhere. Looking at the court filled with civil and military officials, there was no one who did not acknowledge her authority. A living ''web novel protagonist''. Facing everyone''s gaze, the Empress held her wine glass, clearly deep in thought. After a while, she suddenly turned to look at Kong Zhaoxia. "An alliance between two nations is inevitable, but," the Empress paused momentarily, her spirited eyebrows flicking upwards, "in the face of crisis, alliances too must have their priorities." The scene was extremely quiet. Apart from the orchestra and dancers continuing, everyone else was utterly silent. However, their gaze was suddenly focused on Kong Zhaoxia. In the grand banquet, there were at least a thousand civil and military officials, and at least half of them were Chosen Ones, with none having power lower than the Second Stage. Read exclusive chapters at My Virtual Library Empire Even though Kong Zhaoxia also possessed formidable strength, she still felt the pressure from these converging gazes. However, it was just pressure, with no trace of fear. Because she knew the President was watching over her. On the back of her hand, the power belonging to the President was slowly flowing. If she activated it at this moment, regardless of how many people were present, there would only be one outcome. But, Kong Zhaoxia was hesitating. The Great Yan Immortal Dynasty was different from any previous civilization. As a master of national studies, she could easily understand the culture of this civilization because it was very similar. If not for the fact that the people of Great Yan looked slightly different from humans, with silver hair, and differences in clothing, buildings, and utensils, she would almost believe she had arrived at an ancient version of Hua Country from the Immortal Dynasty era. Every place clearly displayed a "superior country mindset." "It can be simple, but it cannot be crude." Kong Zhaoxia concluded in her heart. Too crude an approach would be regarded as a "humiliation," and such humiliation was not only limited to the high-level but also felt by ordinary civilians and soldiers within the army. Amidst the dire situations of the Desert Tower Civilization and the Louis Civilization, her task was actually the heaviest. The almost imperceptible imprint on the back of her hand and the power within it began to calm down slowly. However, this did not mean she would concede. Kong Zhaoxia raised her head, looked around, and despite everyone''s scrutiny, she made no concessions. "In my civilization, there is a saying: diplomacy is an extension of national power," she proclaimed loudly, "Clearly, our strength far surpasses that of your civilization!" Her tone was not loud, but it was very firm. Combined with the previous eye contact, everyone understood that she indeed believed this. But at this moment, a rebuttal was necessary. "Absurd!" A great minister of the Great Yan, dressed in a long robe and looking somewhat old-fashioned, said sternly, "Although Great Yan has not made a move previously, it was only because we had no interest in other civilizations. However, it does not mean our strength is less than your civilization. If I am not mistaken, the area of your mother planet is less than one-tenth of that of Great Yan Planet." Can territory represent strength? In the Extraordinary World, it really can. At least to some extent. Larger territory means more resources, more population, and the ability to breed more geniuses and stronger individuals. In fact, if the Civilization Trial hadn''t begun, Human Civilization wouldn''t have stood a chance against the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty their military formations could concentrate the power of hundreds of thousands, or even millions of soldiers at one point, unleashing a terrifying destructive force not inferior to nuclear weapons. And the entire Great Yan Immortal Dynasty boasted tens of millions of soldiers! If Xi Qing had not forced the old emperor to abdicate but had seriously fought, it could have lasted for hundreds of years. This is why, even though the Royal Family was changed, the name "Great Yan" was still retained. However, that was the past, not the present. Kong Zhaoxia, having requested and received permission from Shen Hao in her mind, then boldly declared, "Our strongest Chosen One possesses Mythical Talent!" Just this one statement immediately caused quite a disturbance in the court. Mythical Talent? Although all the Chosen Ones present knew that the strongest among human civilization was the one who ranked first, far ahead of their Emperor, few knew that he actually possessed a Mythical Talent! That was a one in a billion chance! One among a billion Chosen Ones! Merely one-thousandth of the probability of having a Golden Legendary Talent! "I believe in the power of Mythical Talent," another minister suddenly stood up and said, his face solemn, "but at present, we are all only at the Second Stage Chosen Ones, facing tens of billions of the undead. Even with Mythical power, it''s hard to turn the tide single-handedly!" Many people chimed in agreement. In the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, the strongest were not just those powerful individuals, but the army. Even the Empress, capable of confronting hundreds of thousands of legions alone, had her limits. However, Kong Zhaoxia merely smiled slightly and said, "The President has already reached the third stage. Even millions or even hundreds of millions of undead would not dare to gather in front of the President." The third stage? Some were again astonished. That was incredibly fast! Everyone understood that in the path of transcendence, a level might not be insurmountable, but a stage was like a whole new realm! It already represented a difference in life level! No wonder he could suppress the entire Desert Tower Civilization alone on a single ship! These people didn''t really understand what had happened in the Desert Tower Civilization that day and thought it was just a result achieved through diplomacy. But now, it seemed, it might be absolute strength. At least, their Emperor truly couldn''t compare. The scene seemed to fall silent for a moment, then another person stood up. "Our Great Yan Immortal Dynasty has one hundred thirty-two legions, with a total force of one hundred fifty million! Even the lowest soldier is above Level 7. Formed into legions, they can fight and win against ten times their number of undead, and if we recruit more, our forces could increase by more than five times!" At that time, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty was indeed powerful and robust. This was why, after this crisis erupted, their performance far surpassed that of the Desert Tower Civilization, becoming the only civilization apart from human civilization that could resolve the crisis independently. Since the opening of the Civilization Trial, with the civilization unified under the Empress''s command, she ordered the public dissemination of all Qi refinement techniques, martial arts training, and Mystical Techniques through the establishment of Book Pavilions everywhere, making them available to everyone! Furthermore, after the first trial, the Spiritual Energy of the world increased, resources were abundant, and the entire world entered an unprecedented golden age of Cultivation! In the past, having a Level 7 was considered somewhat skilled, but now, it was merely a lower soldier. The strength of the legions increased rapidly, and so did that of the civilians. The minister''s words were genuinely credible. However, at this point, Kong Zhaoxia was certain of something. The question that the Empress had thrown out was indeed pre-arranged; otherwise, such information wouldn''t just be casually mentioned. She too had consulted before speaking out. At this remark, she smiled again. Said, "In terms of military strength, your side is far behind, after all, we control all the other civilizations'' legions, including those of the Desert Tower and Louis Civilizations." Although the tone in which she spoke was very calm, the impact it brought was by no means less than before. Even the minister who, directed by the Empress, had announced their military strength, now had an utterly astonished expression. They''d taken over the Desert Tower and Louis Civilizations? Then, wasn''t their human civilization already in control of all civilizations in this Trial, apart from their Great Yan Immortal Dynasty?! Even if he was proud of the Great Yan''s mighty military force, he wouldn''t dare to claim they could compare with the combined strength of all civilizations! You should know, even though some civilizations had perished, those who survived, were definitely the strong ones! Not to mention, the strength of the Desert Tower Civilization was there for all to seeit was the second last time in the civilization rankings! "Is that truly so?" Even though they knew it was impossible to lie about such a matter, some still couldn''t help but ask aloud. The other civilizations had already been observed to belong to human civilization. But the Desert Tower and Louis, how could that be? It had only been a day! "Since we are to form an alliance and face the Trial together, we naturally need to understand each other," Kong Zhaoxia said calmly with a smile. "A lie that can be punctured at the slightest touch is meaningless." The banquet fell silent once again. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In fact, everyone could faintly see that the strength of human civilization was indeed greater than theirs. But to be so much stronger was still a considerable shock to them. And not just that. They fell silent, but Kong Zhaoxia had no intention of being silent. "The President''s Chosen One Mall has reached the twenty-fourth level," she dropped another bombshell again without stopping, "The President''s profession as a Chosen One is also Mythical, all the President''s Chosen One abilities are Golden Epic, the President''s equipment..." Chapter 203 Granted an Audience! It can be said that after Kong Zhaoxia''s display of power, all the civil and military officials of the court were somewhat stupefied.Before this, they had always believed that the emergence of their Empress was the fortune of the entire Great Yan Immortal Dynasty and the blessing of countless beings! She was so powerful that she could suppress the world with her own strength, and no one dared to defy her! But now... What kind of monster is this President of Human Civilization? A Mythical Talent, a Mythical Level Profession, full Golden Legendary Abilities, Golden Legendary exclusive equipment, and even the store had reached the twenty-fourth level! That was Level 24! The size of the store and the number of points represented here completely exceeded their expectations. At first, they thought that such exaggerated performance values were only because of low initial abilities, so the calculation coefficient had to be higher. But now they understood that this wasn''t about being higher; it was definitely lower! If their Empress could reach one-tenth of those performance values, it was already because she had the advantage in the calculation coefficient. What kind of monster was this that they could encounter so easily?! "Could it be that your entire civilization relies solely on one person?" Finally, someone couldn''t help but ask aloud. But this question did not make the rest proud again; instead, they looked at that person as if looking at a fool. To be so powerful is incomparable in terms of driving the entire civilization forward. Moreover, he had already taken control of all other civilizations! This question was nothing but another opportunity for the other party to showcase their strength. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As expected, a smile spread even further across Kong Zhaoxia''s face. "Our civilization also possesses six Golden Legendary Civilization Treasures, the rewards for ranking first in the last two civilization rankings." Six, Golden Legendary? Even with prior expectations, the scene still stirred up. "The first place prize was three Golden Legendary Treasures?" "Impossible, why did we only get one Purple Epic when we came in second?" "The gap between first and second is so huge?" "How absurd these rules are!" "..." Some were in deep regret. One Golden Legendary Treasure might be acceptable, but three? If it weren''t for Human Civilization, they would certainly have contended for first place! However, those truly significant ministers did not harbor such superficial thoughts. They were filled with half amazement and half relief. If it weren''t for Human Civilization, even if they could have survived this crisis, they would have had to pay a terrible price. And now, there was no doubt a greater hope to get through it. Besides, the way Human Civilization conducted itself was also a stroke of luck for them. Not only the Empress could feel the terrifying power contained within the mark on Kong Zhaoxia''s hand. Even with its intermittent manifestation, it had already caused some to break out in a cold sweat. "The President of Human Civilization is indeed worthy of the name of the strongest Chosen One." At this moment, the Empress spoke, and instantly, the entire place fell silent, everyone could hear her voice, "Losing to such a person, I am sincerely convinced." Suddenly, everyone fell to their knees, saluting in silence. Even with the unrest in their hearts, they knew when the Empress herself uttered such words, the hierarchy was established. "Now that the hierarchy is set," the Empress slowly rose to her feet, her gaze fixed on the void, "it should permit me to pay homage." This statement left most of the civil and military officials present somewhat bewildered. Only a few who seemed to have an inkling had a change in their expressions. The next moment, a mighty Suppression gradually solidified from the void, with Shen Hao seated on the Emperor''s Throne, emerging in the empty space! He had been observing this place all along, knowing it was time for him to make an appearance as soon as the other party spoke. In just an instant, everyone, whether they were powerful Qi Refiners capable of Calling the Wind and Rain, or Qi and Blood Martial Artists who could carve mountains and divert rivers, felt an indescribable force of Suppression. Some who originally tried to raise their heads now bowed even lower, their hearts filled with shock, not daring to make a single move! Kong Zhaoxia had said so much earlier, only allowing them to feel the strength of the other party on paper, but only when he actually made his presence did they truly understand the weight of that "paper data"! If their Empress was Heaven Chosen Son, then this person was nothing less than a manifestation of Heavenly Dao! Having him as the leader was undoubtedly the natural order of things. The only one in the room who dared to look Shen Hao in the eye was Xi Qing, the Empress. She too was bearing the tremendous pressure, even drenched in sweat, but there seemed to be a phoenix shadow emerging from her, and she still held on. This slightly surprised Shen Hao. He certainly wasn''t using his full power at the moment, but even so, it wasn''t easy to meet his gaze given the gap in status and strength. "Indeed, a Golden Legendary Talent," Shen Hao said, focusing on the phoenix shadow, seemingly confirming something. Statistically, among a million Chosen Ones, only one would possess a Golden Legendary Talent, and this was the first time he had seen one. The next moment, the Dominator Domain expanded, enveloping everyone. The pressure on Xi Qing suddenly lessened. "They can''t hear our conversation," Shen Hao said calmly, stroking Little Kong in his arms, "You can be more relaxed. Compared to maintaining your imperial demeanor, this will be more conducive to communication." "..." Xi Qing fell silent for a moment, then sat back down in her chair and even rolled up her sleeves, her demeanor changing completely, "It seems I guessed right, you really are someone similar to me." "Similar in what way?" Shen Hao raised an eyebrow. "Forced into power." Xi Qing lifted her gaze to look at him. The Great Yan people were indeed very similar to humans, apart from slightly larger eyes, silver hair, and somewhat faded pupils, there were hardly any noticeable differences. They were the most human-like of all civilizations encountered so far. Even the helplessness of the moment was conveyed clearly. "I never wanted to be Empress. I belonged to the free and unfettered Jianghu, but under the threat of the Civilization Trial, no one had a choice, including me. To save my world, I had to take this position, because only I could unify the world in the shortest possible time," Xi Qing''s eyes seemed to sigh, "I had no choice; I imagine you didn''t, either." "So, it is," Shen Hao said with a slight smile before shaking his head, "However, there are differences, because becoming the savior of a civilization was my choice." "..." Xi Qing fell into silence again, looking at the Chosen One seated on the Emperor''s Throne in front of her, seemingly understanding something, and did not disguise her envy. She hated being restrained. Whether it was the family constraints of her youth or now the whole Immortal Dynasty, they all gave her an indescribable sense of confinement. "If only you were from my Great Yan Immortal Dynasty," Xi Qing said with a touch of disappointment, then her expression turned serious, "But either way, since I''m sitting here, I must consider my subjects. An alliance is possible, and it''s also possible for it to be led by you, but we will not be cannon fodder on the battlefield, and we must have the right to share in the spoils of war. Moreover, the alliance should extend beyond warfare; we need to establish trade, especially for goods from high-level stores." Xi Qing was well aware that an alliance with Human Civilization was inevitably beneficial. But she was also clear. After unifying her world, the confidence of everyone in the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty had reached an unprecedented level. This confidence was advantageous when facing the Civilization Trial, but in facing a more powerful civilization, it became a disadvantage. Even she, the Empress, could not suppress it. This was why she hadn''t previously been proactive in establishing relations with Human Civilizationthe mentality of the court officials wasn''t suitable for facing Human Civilization. Even facing the current crisis, if she wanted to ally, she had to conduct a "paper comparison" in front of everyone. Being an Emperor was not easy; Shen Hao was an exception. "All of that can be promised," Shen Hao nodded slightly, "The immediate priority is to suppress the Undead of the Desert Tower Civilization. That situation is the most severe. How many troops can you spare while ensuring your own safety?" "At most one hundred million," Xi Qing answered quickly, but there was obvious worry in her brows, "But the Undead Army can move freely through the Undead World, and that''s the biggest difficulty. If we send an army to the Desert Tower Civilization and the Undead gather, launching a surprise attack on my Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, the losses would be catastrophic." The importance of mobility in warfare need not be overstated. Stay tuned to My Virtual Library Empire The Undead held an absolute advantage in this respect. Being interconnected, the Undead could employ a multitude of tactics. If they really resorted to guerilla warfare, the threat would be immense. Not to mention currently, the number of Undead in the Desert Tower Civilization slightly diminished, while those near the Louis people significantly increased. Clearly, this was because Shen Hao had appeared in the Desert Tower Civilization, restricting the Undead''s movements to some extent. After all, the growth of new Undead required time. And this precious time was actually the biggest "lifeline" of this Trial. Eliminating the two billion strongest Undead originating from the Wing Sky Human Mother Planet would significantly reduce the pressure on each civilization until the emergence of new, more numerous Undead posed a renewed threat. So, after pondering for a moment, Shen Hao said, "Let''s start with one hundred million. I will provide transport spaceships to support the Desert Tower Civilization. When it comes to mobility, we actually won''t be too far behind, and the Level 25 Mall isn''t far away either." "Level 25..." Xi Qing obviously breathed a sigh of relief, "So that''s it, I didn''t really understand the performance of a store of that level." She paused, then looked up at Shen Hao, apparently because he spoke casually, and could not help but ask: "How exactly do you manage to obtain so many points?" Her store level had also reached Level 19, and it wasn''t far from Level 20. She thought she was doing quite well. But the gap between her and the person in front of her was just too great. Chapter 204 Military God of Great Yan This was just like what happened with the original Supreme Sage.When the gap became incomprehensible, even knowing it must be a secret, they would still ask. Even if it''s knowledge they couldn''t utilize, at least it would deepen their understanding of the Civilization Trial. However, Shen Hao didn''t answer. In the past, he might have casually explained it as being related to his own Mythical Talent, but in reality, there was no need to explain. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "This time, although the Alliance is nominally between our two civilizations, in reality, all species participating in the Civilization Trial will be involved," Shen Hao said. "It''s significant and, if all goes as expected, it''s probably going to be the last war of this Civilization Trial." Xi Qing nodded silently. Indeed, it was so. This also made her realize that no matter the outcome, it was highly likely that she would never see this powerful Chosen One again. She had her own civilization, and he had his. This awareness caused Xi Qing a slight disappointment; in the brutal Civilization Trial, a strong and known ally was incredibly precious. Especially one as formidable as this. Yet, this emotion was fleeting. Once everything returned to normal, Shen Hao''s figure had disappeared, but everyone knew that he must have communicated with their Empress just now. The outcome seemed to have been decided. That was indeed the case, as Xi Qing returned to her throne and swiftly issued a series of orders. To pull troops and join the Expeditionary Army organized by Human Civilization. Kong Zhaoxia also received instructions from Shen Hao. She was to manage the diplomatic affairs with the Great Yan Civilization, and Shen Hao would send his team to her, ensuring that communication between the two civilizations remained smooth. Meanwhile, Shen Hao returned to the Desert Tower Mother Planet and started to gain points at full strength. Going to the battlefield to earn points personally had seemed like a thing of the distant past, but at this moment, he indeed needed more points to meet the requirements of Level 25. That was two trillion. Moreover, the army of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty needed to be assembled, and military equipment had to be readied. Human Civilization had to do the same, and the Louis Civilization was not yet fully under control. The Sky Spirit Civilization had its own troubles still unresolved and had to quickly build Underground Cities to withstand the surprise attacks of the Undead. All of these took time. At this point, the only thing Shen Hao could do was to reduce the initial number of two billion strong Undead as much as possible with his strength. The Undead had seemingly become smarter, always engaging in guerrilla warfare, and even someone as powerful as Shen Hao found it difficult to fully exercise his personal power. Clearly, this final battle had to rely on the strength of entire civilizations. However, it wasn''t all bad news. Apart from solving the massive points issue brought about by these Undead, Shen Hao discovered that helping other civilizations build Underground Cities could also earn points! Indeed, when he dispatched the Senya people to help the Sky Spirit Civilization build Underground Cities, each successful construction brought a good number of points. "This must be because helping other civilizations resist the cold tide is, in fact, indirectly helping one''s own civilization," Shen Hao easily guessed the logic behind it. This Civilization Trial, although it heightened competition between civilizations through the ranking system, its inherent rule was cooperation. Perhaps, this is one of the reasons why the difficulty was so daunting. -This was a type that required the cooperative effort of different civilizations in order to stand a chance. "Fortunately, cooperation has been achieved to some extent now," Shen Hao murmured to himself. And indeed, it had. Apart from the Great Yan Civilization, all other civilizations were now under the control of Human Civilization, and the Great Yan Civilization had also become an alliance of Human Civilization, even agreeing to be led by it. At this moment, all civilizations participating in the Civilization Trial had essentially ceased their infighting. All focus, all power, could now be directed into the Trial itself. "Speed up!" Shen Hao issued the order once more. All sides prepared and increased efficiency yet again. The army that Human Civilization needed to integrate was also a vast number. Just the Mongolians could muster an elite force totaling 80 million. Read new adventures at My Virtual Library Empire Added to the humans'' own army, which had recruited 50 million, and various types of equipment, levels, and technology, there was no lack of strength. The Sky Spirit Civilization had scraped together 30 million people, with an average Level of 7. That made 160 million people. And that was just the main force. That didn''t include the associated logistics, nor the slightly weaker reserve forces. It amounted to the strongest, most elite forces Human Civilization could muster. At the same time, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty was also actively preparing. A total of one billion official soldiers were called up, reaching two-thirds of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty''s total military force. Leading them was a Marshal named Mu Zhan. In the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, Mu Zhan was known as the "Military God," having lived for over four hundred years. Many even attributed the previous period of decline in the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty to Mu Zhan''s weakening vitality. Had he been in good health at that time, the dynasty, no matter what, would not have faced rebellion. Indeed, the fact that Xi Qing was able to compel the previous Emperor to abdicate and become the Empress, apart from her own talent and strength, was largely because she had the support of this "Military God." Chapter 204 Great Yan Military God_2 ```It is said that in the beginning, Mu Zhan did not think a woman who was merely a "Hero" could become an Emperor. But in the end, he was still convinced by Xi Qing. Many rumors circulated, some claimed that Xi Qing, with her own power, defeated the rejuvenated Military God one-on-one, others said Xi Qing had discussed the ways of the world and gained his acknowledgment, and there were even whispers that Xi Qing promised great benefits to get the Military God to yield. Regardless of the version, Mu Zhan''s strength and status were always prominent. Just this name alone, within the entire Great Yan Immortal Dynasty''s military, is a living legend! However, the actual reason was not that complicated. Mu Zhan simply saw "Hope" in Xi Qing. Yes, Hope. He was loyal to the Great Yan, his love was also for the Great Yan, not the Royal Family, serving the previous Emperors was only because they were the stable foundation of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, and in the last Trial, Xi Qing was the only choice to ensure the continuation of Great Yan. So, he actually did not hesitate much at all. The same goes for now. Mu Zhan could see very clearly that the current alliance with Human Civilization was the only choice for the entire Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. After receiving the appointment from Xi Qing, he donned his War Armor and arrived at his central command tent, which he had used for hundreds of years and even refined into a Magic Treasure, from where orders were continuously issued, organizing this immensely vast Legion into orderly operation. "Marshal." A subordinate general walked into the tent signifying the authority of the Military God and bowed as he said, "The Human Civilization''s General team has arrived." "Let them in," Mu Zhan said in an unchanged tone, but with a deep voice. A moment later, Yang Jun led a dozen commanders, also in military attire, into the tent. Their first glance was captured by Mu Zhan. This was an older man than expected, his face lined with wrinkles, just the face alone looked as old as centenarians from Human Civilization''s past. But, in stark contrast to his aged face was his burly figure. Even in War Armor, one could feel the overwhelming power contained within that towering frame, which even surprised Yang Jun to some degree. As one of Shen Hao''s earliest direct subordinates, Yang Jun had ample confidence in his own strength. He was certainly among the top echelon of Human Civilization, next only to the President. His Level had even reached Level 18! But at this moment, he vividly felt the presence of this man before him exerting no small pressure on him. His Level was surely no weaker than his own, but the authority forged from hundreds of years of military service was something young Yang Jun simply couldn''t compare with. In fact, at this moment, Mu Zhan too was observing Yang Jun. Although his expression remained unreadable, he felt both surprised and a bit puzzled internally. The surprise was due to the strength of Yang Jun, which Mu Zhan could also sense as a threat emanating from him. That was an instinct honed through countless trials. This man''s strength, although not as experienced as him, gave him a sense of extreme danger, evidently carrying an extraordinary ace up his sleeve. The puzzlement, however, stemmed from Yang Jun''s demeanor. With just one glance, he could tell this was a strong Soldier, not a strong General. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yet, despite his mind brimming with thoughts, Mu Zhan still stood up. "Welcome, Generals," Mu Zhan said in a deep voice, "According to the Alliance, the Alliance will be led by Human Civilization. I would like to know who the Main General is, please take a seat." As he spoke, the expressions of many Great Yan Generals in attendance changed. While no one said anything, the looks they cast at Yang Jun and his peers turned sharp, carrying with them an invisible pressure. ``` The covenant does indeed specify that this alliance war is to be led by Human Civilization, but evidently, they only recognize the Military God! Faced with this situation, Yang Jun wasn''t too surprised. "It seems that Marshal Mu doesn''t fully understand our military system yet," Yang Jun glanced at everyone around him and said, "In this war, there''s only one supreme Main General, and that''s the President. However, the President isn''t a military commander and hence won''t directly intervene in military operations. Under the President, various military authorities will be coordinated and allocated, with decisions made by the Command Center." "You mean there''s no supreme commander?" Mu Zhan understood Yang Jun''s words, seeming to be somewhat surprised. "Exactly," Yang Jun nodded, "That''s because the war environment of Civilization Trial actually exceeds all our past experiences. Even General Mu has never experienced such warfare, has he?" "I understand your point," Mu Zhan pondered and nodded slightly, "Indeed, this war is completely different from previous ones." "Rather than blindly trusting in an individual''s ability, it''s better to pool our wisdom," Yang Jun went on, "If conflicting opinions arise between us, there are three options: first, vote to decide; second, report to the President. In fact, under the assistance of multiple parties, the majority of situations can maintain consensus." After all, outstanding military command thoughts always connect with one another. The general direction is often clearly evident. At most, there are differences in the details, which require more people to refine together. Moreover, they now have Fiora. All decisions made are subjected to Fiora''s rapid simulation calculations to get a rough prediction of the outcome. Although it isn''t 100% accurate, it''s unlikely for major problems to arise. If any unforeseen situations do occur, then Shen Hao will need to step in. With such a terrifyingly powerful individual at their disposal, although he cannot resolve the crisis alone, turning the tide at critical moments is still within his reach. Therefore, Shen Hao still holds the position of the Main General with the highest authority. Generally speaking, Shen Hao does not interfere with military command at will, but once a divergence arises, his decisions take priority over the entire Command Center. It was just like the last Desert Tower war. In the Desert Tower war, the Command Center believed the objective of the war had been achieved and there was no need to continue risking an advance to the Desert Tower Civilization''s Mother Planet. However, Shen Hao made a judgment on his own, confident that with the spaceship and his Teleportation ability, he could suppress the entire Desert Tower Civilization. In the end, it was proven that Shen Hao indeed accomplished this. All these factors together have formed a unique military command system that doesn''t comply with the past or common sense but fits the present situation perfectly. At this moment, aside from Mu Zhan, the rest of the generals found this all unbelievable and even quite absurd. "Report to Marshal!" a general couldn''t help but stand up, "To let someone who isn''t a general, with no military leadership ability, assume the role of Main General, isn''t this turning the war into a joke?" "Exactly," someone also agreed, "The soldiers will question the military orders." "My Great Yan has invested over a hundred million fine young men; how can this be child''s play!" "Why not let the Marshal take the position of Main General? The Marshal is known as the Military God in our Great Yan, undefeated in battle! There is a proven track record!" Continue your journey on My Virtual Library Empire "..." The tones of these generals weren''t sharp, even quite polite, but Yang Jun and the many commanders behind him could see doubt and concern in their eyes. This is the difference in perception. Before Yang Jun and his team arrived, the Analysis Department had actually predicted this issue. After all, while the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty may be powerful, their strength lies in power, not thought. Their thinking has not truly opened up and is still constrained by the framework of civilization. This point is evident because they had never considered making contact with other civilizations. Human Civilization, on the other hand, sought to observe and make contact with other civilizations at the first opportunity. In contrast, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty only thought about solving their own crises and remained wary of outsiders. Such differences in perception and culture are bound to cause certain difficulties for the Alliance. Chapter 205 Take a Good Look at Human Civilization In the eyes of the Analysis Department, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty was essentially a feudal dynasty with extraordinary power, whose ideologies had yet to open up, let alone its people''s wisdom.Before the Civilization Trial began, this civilization had remained unchanged for thousands of years. Unless one day they broadened their horizons and sparked new thoughts, this entire civilization would merely continue to cycle through another thousand, ten thousand years. Therefore, facing the questions and concerns of these people at this moment, Yang Jun was not annoyed. This was all within expectations. "It seems you haven''t truly grasped the concept of different civilizations," Yang Jun spoke again, his voice loud, easily suppressing everyone else''s. He did not look at others but stared at Mu Zhan in front of him, continuing to speak: "Our histories, cultures, and perceptions are all different. This difference is not like the disparities within your civilization among various species, but is far greater. Thus, disagreement is inevitable. Your current opposition was already expected by your empress, and conclusions had long been made." "..." Mu Zhan was silent. He recalled the scene when the empress had summoned him before the envoy''s arrival. "The current crisis cannot be handled by ourselves alone," the empress had said, her expression somber. "These undead come from other civilizations, but we know too little about them. How many people do they have, what is their strength, how many have died? We practically know nothing, so an alliance is necessary. However, I am worried that the alliance might face severe disagreements and even conflicts, after all, there are too many differences between civilizations." Wasn''t the scene before him exactly what the empress had feared? The alliance had not even officially started, yet disputes had already arisen over the fundamental issue of command. It was because she had anticipated this that the empress had preemptively thrown out the notion of "primary and secondary" at the banquet. Mu Zhan slowly exhaled. In fact, he had heard some voices, some dissatisfaction with the empress, especially among the military. Many believed that it was disgraceful for Great Yan to allow another civilization to lead based merely on the envoy''s words. After all, the empress did not ascend to her throne through military achievements but through strength, public support, and her backers. But Mu Zhan knew this was extremely dangerous. The savagery of the Civilization Trial was far beyond his expectations; this great catastrophe could not tolerate any internal strife. For Great Yan, he had to stand firmly by the empress''s side. He closed his eyes briefly, and when he reopened them, Mu Zhan had made his decision, even resolutely so. Even though he was also uneasy about the leading capabilities of the strongest Chosen One and could not understand the military system of human civilization, now he had only one choice left. "From the moment I joined the military to become a Great Yan Soldier, I have never defied an imperial order," he declared, scanning the room with a sharp gaze. "Today will not be an exception. Should there be any objections, they must be raised in the imperial court!" These words, which initially faced some unrest among the many generals, now revealed incredulous expressions. But facing this legendary Military God, everyone bowed their heads. Such was his authority. Seeing this, Yang Jun also breathed a sigh of relief. The Analysis Department certainly would not miss analyzing this "Military God," whose personality traits were very clear and straightforwardin this situation, he would absolutely not contradict the empress. It could be said that such a commanding figure, if not already debilitated and near death at the beginning of the Civilization Trial, would have been pushed to the throne by others behind him even if he did not wish it so. It can only be said that in the Civilization Trial, every civilization''s path cannot avoid coincidences; human civilization is no exception. The emergence of the president was a coincidence, yet it had forcefully taken human civilization down a completely different path. Collecting his thoughts, Yang Jun observed the generals around him who might have obeyed in action but were surely not convinced in their hearts, and then he declared solemnly, "In that case, I announce the first rule of commandwithin their own channels, everyone may speak freely within their jurisdiction." Suddenly, everyone turned their gazes sharply towards him. The astonishment in their eyes was beyond words. Speak freely? Having already secured the command, and with Marshal Mu Zhan''s recognition, they had to obey unless they wished to defy military orders. In such circumstances, he still allowed them to advise freely? Was he not afraid of chaos in the military camp? Even Mu Zhan was staring intently at this moment. He was becoming increasingly puzzled by what the other side intended in this battle. "Let''s now proceed with the distribution of duties," Yang Jun said, not planning to explain much further. More words would not be clearer than actual performance. The current military system, summarized by countless individuals from the Analysis Department according to the characteristics of war, naturally had its superior institutional advantages, believing it enough to shock these feudal era generals in actual performance. After all, when facing a distinctly different style of warfare, the greatest feature of this system was its flexibility and variability. The powers and systems were quickly allocated. Soon, five chairs were brought over. Yang Jun, Mu Zhan, Jokah from the Senya Clan, a Mongolian Clan general named Ji Tian, and a Sage named Ashar from the Sky Spirit Civilization. These five people were the commanders in the headquarters, second only to Shen Hao. "The President has ordered us to head to the Desert Tower Mother Planet to escort the migration of the Desert Tower People," Yang Jun took the lead in delivering Shen Hao''s orders, waved his hand, and a planet appeared in front of them. The surface area of the Desert Tower Mother Planet was approximately 1.7 times that of the Human Mother Planet, much smaller compared to the three largest planetsSky Spirit Planet, Great Yan Planet, and Wing Sky Planet. "Currently, there are still 13.5 billion people left on the Mother Planet, of which 3.2 billion have already been transferred to the Sky Spirit Planet," Yang Jun continued to share some crucial information, while distributing access to detailed intelligence according to the commanders'' levels, "The number of Undead is not particularly high, with a regular deployment of around 300 million, scattered in various locations for guerilla warfare, now causing the deaths of over 300 million people each day..." The Undead possessed considerable intelligence; these days, the Desert Tower People and Louis People alone had suffered over three billion deaths. This was because they were restrained by Shen Hao. Without Shen Hao, with the Undead rampaging and slaughtering unbridled, there would be deaths of over ten billion in a day, just like before! Yet these billions of newly spawned Undead had not appeared on the battlefield. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Clearly, they were all hiding. The likely hiding places were the Wing Sky Mother Planet, and the Mother Planets of the Mongolian planet as well. The concentration of yin energy in the Undead World of the Wing Sky Mother Planet was only one-third that of the Human Civilization, and the growth rate of the Undead wasn''t considered fast, but the sheer quantity was overwhelming. According to previous findings, when a sufficient number of Undead gathered together, the concentration of yin energy would also accumulate, accelerating the enhancement of the Undead''s strength. Moreover, the Wing Sky Mother Planet was simply too vast. There wasn''t even a concept of surface area to speak of; not to mention billions, even tens of billions dispersed across it would seem extremely sparse. Shen Hao had taken time to visit recently and, after searching for a long time, managed to kill only several million Undead. Clearly, to resolve these Undead, it was necessary to have a sufficient number of legions! Right now, even a combined force of 2.6 billion legions was considered small. These were all elite, but after resolving that batch of powerful Undead, to quickly round up the newly spawned ones, at least tens of billions of legions would be needed! All sorts of intelligence information were gathered onto a small terminal in the hands of many generals, and from the beginning of their review, their expressions were constantly in shock. It was too vast, too complicated! Whether it was the current situation of the Desert Tower Civilization, the conditions of the Wing Sky Mother Planet, or the various investigations, analyses, speculations, and even recommendations inserted by Human Civilization, it all contained too many things far beyond their understanding that they couldn''t comprehend for the time being. Mu Zhan observed the reactions of these people, his expression growing increasingly grave. "Commander Yang is right," he finally spoke, "Such a war is indeed very unfamiliar to us; past experiences are utterly useless." If this had been said before, Mu Zhan''s statement would have caused a huge stir in the military tent. Many who had mythologized the ''Military God,'' even blindly worshipping him, simply could not accept Mu Zhan seemingly belittling himself. But now, these generals merely turned pale and dared not make a sound. Clearly, their self-confidence had been impacted. "There certainly are differences, but to say utterly useless, that''s not quite the case," Yang Jun spoke up at this moment, "At least once on the battlefield, what needs to be done remains the same, that is to annihilate the enemy!" Exactly! Many generals started to regain their composure at this time. They thought of the powers they were assigned. It was not about commanding from an overall perspective, but about eliminating Undead on the battlefield! With this thought, things seemed much simpler. To receive orders, go to the battlefield, and then annihilate all the Undead, not needing to worry about anything else! Enjoy exclusive adventures from My Virtual Library Empire "Each to their own duty, each to their strength," Mu Zhan also sighed internally, "Such a simple statement, yet executed to such an extreme." He was beginning to understand this system now. The principles were actually the same. But the manner of execution was radically different. It must be said, Mu Zhan was somewhat shaken inside. Now looking at Yang Jun, his mindset had quietly changed. Human Civilization was indeed stronger than theirs, this strength was not only manifested in power but also in perception, perhaps, their Great Yan Civilization must break free from the past glory to take a good look at other civilizations, especially a powerful civilization like Human Civilization! Chapter 206 Arriving at the Battle Zone! Following some of the discussions, Yang Jun and the others also sensed the change in Mu Zhan.He became more cautious, more deeply thoughtful, his questions more precise, and his suggestions increasingly accurate. Although many aspects still carried the imprint of past ways of thinking, the change and recognition alone were enough to astonish Yang Jun and his companions. It could only be said that he indeed deserved to be at the pinnacle of a civilization. Without the Civilization Trial, without contact with other civilizations, perhaps he would never have broken free from the confines of his thoughts until death. But now, he had done so. The Civilization Trial was both a disaster and indeed a stage on which a civilization and individuals could truly shine. Mu Zhan was not the only one; Yang Jun himself found this to be true as well. And at this time, a voice suddenly emerged at the command center. "The Store Level has been raised to Level 25. There are large transport spaceships available, and after retrofitting, one can accommodate twelve million soldiers," said Shen Hao''s voice. "I have already purchased five and placed them in orbit above the Great Yan Planet. We can depart with the full army." "Yes!" Yang Jun was the first to react, looking solemn. "Mu Zhan acknowledges the command," Mu Zhan also came back to his senses, standing up and kneeling on one knee towards the emptiness. This was an acknowledgement of Shen Hao''s position as marshal, and it was also for all the subordinates to see, as well as the soldiers throughout the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In fact, Shen Hao had been paying attention to them. After all, if Yang Jun really couldn''t keep the Great Yan Army in line, Shen Hao would still need to save the situation. But the results were quite satisfying. Especially with regard to Mu Zhan, the "Military God". In any civilization, those who are loyal to the civilization and the people are always recognized and respected. However, Shen Hao did not say too much. After sending the spaceships, he proceeded to inspect the products in the Level 25 Mall. Perhaps it was because the Store Level represented a higher tier of civilization, but each upgrade had become significantly noticeable. Take the transport spaceships, for example. Even the basic white transport spaceship of this level had performance parameters that completely surpassed the Purple Epic Level 20 mother ship previously obtained. The maximum travel speed could reach 4 percent of the speed of light, and more importantly, the acceleration efficiency had nearly doubled. Shen Hao had Fiora calculate it, and using this kind of spaceship to transport troops from the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, it would take only six hours to reach the Desert Tower Mother Planet. To go to the nearer Louis''s Mother Planet, it would take only three and a half hours. This time, this efficiency, was incredibly important! Although it still could not match the efficiency of the Undead who could freely shuttle between different planetary Undead Worlds, it was close enough to keep up. Even the efficiency of transporting the Desert Tower People would be improved several times over! "Based on the current information, what is the probability of achieving final victory?" Shen Hao asked Fiora. "Ninety-four point seven eight percent," Fiora provided a high figure. It did not exceed Shen Hao''s expectations. His goal had always been not just to win but to win impressively, to minimize losses, and to prepare for the next Trial. "Have them improve their efficiency further," Shen Hao ordered again. This was not the first time he had urged this. At this moment, time was life, was efficiency. Clearly, Shen Hao''s commands were effective. The topic in the command center shifted to the transportation process, and when the data of the spaceship was displayed before everyone in the command center, these Great Yan generals were utterly stunned. Their understanding of interstellar distances was insufficient, but they had a clear understanding of the vast expanse of Great Yan territory. To only need a mere minute to circle the entire Great Yan Planet with twelve million soldiers from outer space? The military significance of this capability was enough to cause these men to break out in cold sweats. If Human Civilization were the enemy, the Capital City would fall directly without even requiring the strongest Chosen One to take action, and the Empress would be captured in an instant! After all, they would be unable to concentrate their forces to defend the Capital City in such a short period of time. "Technology, huh?" Mu Zhan muttered to himself. The Empress''s Store also had technologyit seemed to be a fundamental path that all civilizations possessed. This alone was sufficient to illustrate its importance. However, previously, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty lacked communication with other civilizations and was unaware of this fact. Therefore, after learning about it from Human Civilization and after witnessing the performance data of the spaceships, the value he placed on technology surged in his heart. Not only did Human Civilization need their foundational knowledge on the Cultivation Path, but they also needed the technological base of Human Civilization! At this moment, Mu Zhan even hoped that the Trial could last a bit longer. They had so much to change, so much to learn. However, in the face of the Civilization Trial, no civilization could afford the luxury of deliberate delay, not even Shen Hao. He knew from the beginning that any complacency or underestimation of the Civilization Trial was extremely dangerous. Under his will, the Great Yan Army began to operate at high speed. All the soldiers, carrying their equipment and rations, stepped onto the massive spaceships before their eyes. For them, knowing they were about to head to a battlefield in another world was enough. However, the generals were clearly not so composed. Zhu Wu was one of them. He was a third-ranked general of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, capable of commanding a million alone, a prominent Great General throughout the Immortal Dynasty, whose status was exalted and whose power was formidable after countless battles. But at this moment, as he felt the spaceship taking off at an indescribable speed, the unease in his heart was unrelieved. The main reason was everything he had witnessed in the command center the day before. This war had too many unknowns. He blinked, and suddenly, a frame was projected onto his eyes. These were special invisible contact lenses connected to their personal terminals. Each general had one, ensuring they could keep in contact with the command center at all times. Even now, they were still part of the command center. In the channel named "13th Combat Zone," there were not only his colleagues but also the allies of Human Civilization. At this moment, they were seeing messages being sent by the allies of Human Civilization. "Human 125th Army will arrive at the combat zone in one hour and twenty-four minutes." "Mongolian 357th Corps will arrive at the combat zone in one hour and thirty-three minutes." "Sky Spirit 147th Army..." Apart from these messages, a shared location also showed countless spaceships rapidly approaching the planet that was encased in ice. Clicking on the portraits of the commanders of these armies even allowed viewing of more detailed information. It included the remaining troop strength and the primary armaments! Zhu Wu had never experienced anything like this, but he knew all too well what it meant to be able to know the positions and strength of allies so clearly and timely on the battlefield! Zhu Wu took a deep breath. He, too, somewhat awkwardly posted the information about his own army. "Great Yan 098 Corps will arrive at the combat zone in five hours and thirty-six minutes." This included the number of soldiers under his command, their primary abilities, and the main military equipmentall of which he wrote down. He was not the first one; other generals of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty did the same in the channel. As he viewed each message, Zhu Wu''s previously uneasy heart gradually settled. He indeed was not quite adapted to this kind of warfare, yet the allies started to give him an extremely reliable feeling. Even though he, too, was initially an active opponent of Human Civilization leading the war. "Victory will belong to Her Majesty, belong to Great Yan, belong to the Allies." Zhu Wu closed his eyes and sat down cross-legged, adjusting his state. The hours passed quickly, and he arrived soon. The moment the command came through his personal terminal, Zhu Wu''s eyes snapped open. "Orders received, form the Xuanwu Formation!" "Yes!" As the order was given, his million soldiers quickly formed a special military formation aboard the spaceship. Powerful auras swirled around Zhu Wu. Though not yet activated, at this moment, his aura and the entire formation were connected with his million soldiers. This was one of the most powerful military techniques of Great Yan! Zhu Wu had learned from the channel that the allies who arrived before him were being besieged by the Undead, the battle had started, and his orders were to head to one of the locations to provide support! The transport spaceship had already activated its protective barrier, and Zhu Wu, leading his million-strong army, moved to the hatch. As the hatch opened, a howling cold wind swept in. The temperature plummeted. But none of the soldiers reacted much; their armor was forged magic treasures, with strong features against the cold. However, as they adjusted to the blizzard and saw the situation below, the originally stable army showed some unrest. What they saw was thunder roaring, fire raging, and various terrifying powers madly unleashing across the land. In the air as well, countless flying objects shuttled back and forth; swathes of Undead danced in the sky, and in some places, clusters of Undead were visible, exuding a terrifying aura! This was the battlefield! Zhu Wu, after a brief moment of daze, quickly came to his senses. Because his personal terminal had directly marked his defense area for him. "Follow me, the General! Charge!" Zhu Wu drew his sword, his mighty spiritual power covering the entire army in an instant. He then led them in an orderly leap down, each soldier with a Level 7 or higher, utilizing magic treasures to achieve short-term void flight. Not to mention that now the formation was complete, and the spiritual power and vitality of everyone were interconnected. Even midair, they remained orderly and strictly obedient! However, the moment they jumped from the spaceship, a terrifying aura accompanied by countless cold, wailing Undead suddenly surged near them. "An ambush?" Zhu Wu''s expression changed. Chapter 207 The Unfathomable Depths of Human Civilization! It was indeed an ambush; the number of Undead that suddenly appeared near this Great Yan Army reached three to four million, with the strength of the central Ghost King reaching Level 19!The true overwhelming yin energy howled towards them, nearly submerging the entire legion. Even Zhu Wu, with his formidable power, bolstered by the vital energy of a million warriors, felt a bone-chilling cold at this moment. It was as if the whole world had turned into Evil Spirits, and all that met the eye were swarming Dead Souls. They couldn''t hold them back! After Zhu Wu saw the situation clearly, endless sorrow and anger surged in his heart. Dying on the battlefield was nothing to a soldier like him, but the war had been unclear from the start. Moreover, according to his past knowledge, falling into encirclement and traps upon entering the battlefield signified defeat that was not his fault! It was the fault of the military order that sent him here! In other words, it was the fault of the commander! Zhu Wu seemed to think of something. While resisting with all his might, he roared into his own communication channel, "I''m surrounded by an ambush, the enemy outnumbers us several times over!" He no longer cared about surviving, nor did he expect reinforcements. Just now, he saw that the entire area was in chaos; no one could support them. He spoke out at this time only in the hope of warning his comrades! The ways of Human Civilization were indeed ineffective! "Please report to Her Highness the Empress on my behalf, Zhu Wu will lead his troops and fight to the death, loyal to her and to Great Yan!" Zhu Wu continued, his voice filled with heroic tragedy. Other Great Yan generals in the same channel were all moved by his words. Especially those who had not yet reached the battlefield. The command center of Human Civilization had actually sent them straight into a trap? For a time, many were indignant. However, before they could speak out, another voice appeared in the channel first. "No, it''s the enemy who has fallen into the trap," said Yang Jun, who was also on his way to the battlefield, keeping an eye on the overall situation, including this one. Zhu Wu seemed to have trouble believing it. He was sure there was no Alliance nearby, and besides, only the Undead capable of traveling freely to different planets could appear in such a sudden manner! But just as Zhu Wu was about to say something else, a tremendous roar silenced all his words! Golden lightning erupted in a flash, turning the entire world into a sea of gold! Not just Zhu Wu, but even the million-strong Great Yan Army behind him were completely stunned at this moment. They too had already fallen into despair and fear, believing they had walked into a trap, that they would face a bloody battle, and then perish as an entire army. Yet the scene unfolding before them was even more shocking than the arrival of the Undead a moment ago! It completely exceeded the understanding of everyone present. What kind of masterful technique, what kind of methods, could achieve this? "In every battle zone, there are direct subordinates of the President," Yang Jun''s voice came once more through Zhu Wu''s channel. "Don''t worry about the Undead converging together. They might think they have an opportunity, but in fact, there are no strategic gaps. After a few more tries, they won''t ambush the transport ships again." Yes, the descent of the transport ships seemed like a good moment to ambush. But in reality, it was only a ruse. Shen Hao was currently presiding in person! At this time, Zhu Wu was at a loss for words. The Undead that had been everywhere just now had been swept away, and the vast battlefield once again lay before him. The Desert Tower People''s cities were continuously relocating their populations, and his mission had not changed in the slightesthe was to delve into the Undead World, safeguard one side of this city, and prevent the invasion of the Undead. The ambush just now was as if it had never happened. It was not until he finally came to his senses, continuing to lead his troops to their designated position while listening to the inquiries of his comrades in the channel, and recalling his own doubts and despair just moments ago, that he felt a flush creeping onto his face. He wished he had not spoken those words just now. But now, after informing his comrades, he couldn''t help but ask, "Such strength is not comparable to the Second Stage. Does your civilization really have a Third Stage powerhouse in every battle zone?" As he spoke, his voice involuntarily wavered. That was the Third Stage! Just one person could directly threaten Her Highness the Empress of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty! There was one in every battle zone? If he remembered correctly, there were a total of one hundred sixty-seven battle zones! "It''s a long story," a Human Civilization commander spoke up. "Focus on the battlefield for now. Do not get distracted; you''ll have the chance to learn more later." "Yes," Zhu Wu unconsciously responded. But once he realized what he had done, he didn''t correct himself; instead, he took a deep breath and looked again at the vast battlefield. Before, everything seemed chaotic and beyond comprehension. But now, in this chaos, there seemed to be a sense of order after all. Zhu Wu knew that he was beginning to trust the command of this ally. In the face of utter desperation, there was a moment of swift reversal. The strength and tactics of Human Civilization were indeed unfathomable! "Fellow warriors, follow me into battle!" Zhu Wu led his equally impassioned legion into their own battlefield. At the same time, Yang Jun spoke on a separate channel for Human Civilization, "Once this news spreads, the Great Yan Army will trust us even more, and some command strategies can be bolder." "Indeed, we don''t need to promote it deliberately. Zhu Wu will help spread the news for us," came the voice from the Analysis Department over the channel. This military command, for Human Civilization, naturally involved multifaceted considerations, treated with the utmost caution. And it wasn''t just about the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. It also involved the many species that had joined Human Civilization. Although they all recognized the power of Human Civilization, this recognition was largely based on the personal power of the President. Recognition of military intelligence could only be established through victory. Therefore, the pressure on the various command and analysis departments for this battle was immense. They did a lot of work behind the scenes, and with Fiora''s help, they considered almost every potential scenario, including the initial distrust of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. The cautious approach to command at the start was aimed at demonstrating strength and gradually establishing authority. And now, it was working very well. Even if it was still with the aid of the President''s power, it was under their command. More importantly, it was enough to make an impact. Yang Jun did not communicate for too long, as he was soon to arrive at the battlefield. In just one day, a total of over 170 million warriors were sent into the Desert Tower World. On this day, the Undead also seemed eager to test the mettle of the Alliance and did not retreat. Instead, they mobilized over 500 million Undead to launch fierce attacks in various places. That is three times the number of the Alliance. At this moment, Shen Hao was looking over the summary of the day''s warfare. "The Undead have a higher average Level, and the strength of individual entities is actually stronger than that of a single Alliance soldier," Shen Hao read from the summary report, his gaze stopping on the page contrasting the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, "But the Undead seem not adept at using Equipment, relying more on their own advantages." Indeed, the Undead were not skilled in using Equipment. Even after killing Alliance soldiers, they did not pick up and use the Alliance''s weapons and equipment. This was very different from the Blood Demons in the previous Civilization Trial. On one hand, it was because the power system of the Undead was unique. That yin energy seemed to allow them to use magic to some extent, and even the Extraordinary Techniques of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, but ultimately it altered the power system, unable to perform more refined and powerful Magic. For instance, many Undead from the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty had infiltrated this battlefield, but they did not use any military formations. Otherwise, the difficulty would likely have doubled. The Undead inherently could gather together to enhance each other''s strength. If they also used military formations, it would be hard to imagine the level of terrifying power they could exhibit. Add to that their numerical advantage, and the difficulty would be incomparable to the present. This reassured Shen Hao to some extent. It also deepened his understanding of the Civilization Trial. "It seems that the Civilization Trial isn''t just about piling up Strength," he pondered, "Even a slim chance built on luck always has to be there, and an external boost can undoubtedly expand that sliver of hope." Indeed, judging from the initial battles of the first day, the Alliance suffered significant losses - over six million Alliance soldiers fell just on the first day - but the damage to the Undead was even greater. Excluding the millions eliminated in one go by Shen Hao seizing an opportunity, more than sixteen million Undead were destroyed. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The ratio was close to one to three. Which corresponded with their numbers. This was the advantage established by Equipment and technology. However, while the initial battle seemed to favor the Alliance, the summary report also outlined several concerns regarding their disadvantages. One of the more pressing issues was that the strength of the Undead created from the death of Extraordinary Soldiers did not start at Level 1! This meant, for every Level 7 Soldier who fell in battle, the Undead could soon add a Level 7 Undead to their ranks! "A casualty ratio of one to three is not enough," Shen Hao eventually reached the same conclusion as the report. The quantity of the Undead growing was one aspect; on the other, the rate at which the Undead''s strength increased was faster. The number of the ordinary Desert Tower People who died that day still exceeded a hundred million... The growth of this reserve army should not be underestimated! "Fiora, how soon can we train our troops to use the Great Yan Army Formation and put it into use?" Shen Hao summoned Fiora. Fiora had long been brought to the Desert Tower Planet by him. On one hand, he needed to use her to control the entire Desert Tower Planet; on the other, to have her record the battlefield and set up a war model for optimization. Naturally, the Great Yan Army Formation was of utmost importance. Chapter 208 The Shock of the Great Yan Generals The Great Yan Army Formation is essentially a Transcendent Means that unifies the power of multiple people.This is not particularly rare among the various Extraordinary Paths. In magic, there is also magic cast by multiple people, and even in alchemy, there is Combined Alchemy. However, most of these methods can only gather the power of dozens of people, or at most hundreds of people. But this kind of formation could gather the strength of a million people! It is considered a Transcendent Means specifically used on the battlefield, capable of producing a rather terrifying effect compared to individual combat. Similar inheritances to this army formation are indeed available in the marketplace, found in the VIP store with a Quality above blue. Yet, without a solid foundation, without decoding, they are not so easy to learn. This illustrates the importance of having a foundation. Presently, the Great Yan Army Formation had laid everything out in front of Human Civilization. There were not only inheritances, but also experts on the Formation, and even the performance from yesterday''s battlefield. Additionally, with Fiora''s complete record and calculations, Shen Hao saw a viable option for quick learning. Fiora did not disappoint him. "Models related to the army formation have been established, but for a super-large army formation of a million people, one needs to practice the same Cultivation Technique and continue extensive practice and drills. It''s difficult to replicate in a short time," She quickly displayed several schemes to Shen Hao. "The optimal scheme calculated is to use a consistent piece of alchemy equipment as the hub to create a simplified version of a hundred-thousand-person formation. The disadvantage is that its scale and augmentation cannot compare to the million-level army formation, but the advantage is that no complex training is required and it can be quickly implemented." Shen Hao looked at the schemes in front of him with a sense of awe. It has to be said, perhaps this is Fiora''s greatest utility! Using it for AI management is merely a waste of Fiora''s capabilities. Her strongest aspect likely lies in the simulation and computation within the Extraordinary Domain. Like the plans currently displayed. Everything is based on the Transcendent inheritances from the marketplace given by Shen Hao, and the usage model of the Great Yan Army Formation. Yet even so, to achieve such viable results, one would need to gather experts from two civilizations and various pathways to engage in lengthy studies and discussions. But now, Fiora had taken only so much time to obtain a viable plan! "Can it be further optimized?" Shen Hao asked while looking over the scheme contents. "Returning to master, this is already the preliminary calculation''s best scheme. Further optimization would require greater computational input, more detailed data models, and more time..." Fiora explained. Shen Hao gradually understood. Fiora''s capabilities were indeed powerful, but not as exaggerated as he initially thought. What she could quickly derive was only the basics. Fundamentally, she was similar to a calculator, capable of quickly completing complex calculations that would require many people. However, once it involved content outside of the inheritance models, that would not work then; such information had to be obtained from the marketplace or researched by experts from various domains. But even so, she remained powerful, especially in the current situation where there was no lack of knowledge inheritance; only rapid learning, combination, and application were needed. She was truly a Divine Artifact! "In that case, pass it to the command department, and have them implement it as soon as possible," Shen Hao finally instructed. In war, temporarily enhancing strength might seem unthinkable, but within the Civilization Trial, it''s completely normal. Every civilization hasn''t stopped increasing its strength! Soon, the schemes were delivered to the command center, and the many commanders, upon seeing these schemes, were also thrilled. In this war against the Undead, Extraordinary Means are more useful than technological methods. Otherwise, the Desert Tower Civilization wouldn''t have been so devastated. Once they fail to eliminate the Undead at the start, the entire Desert Tower Civilization faced the undead army with hardly any resistance, even performing worse than the Louis Civilization, which was ranked fifth. At least the Louis Civilization hadn''t collapsed all at once within a single day, even their top ruler wasn''t killed. Therefore, these schemes built on the Great Yan Army Formation were quickly disseminated. From back-end to front-line, acceleration in all aspects was initiated. First was special equipment. The design carried out by Fiora was based on the Wing Sky people''s alchemy level, also using some basic materials from the marketplace. After brief testing, the Wing Sky people stopped other production work and started mass production. In this Alliance, although the Wing Sky people did not directly form an army, they established an alchemy logistics division at the front line. Mainly to adjust equipment for the frontline warriors. Shen Hao assigned this task to Chen Sihui. Chen Sihui, as one of Shen Hao''s original direct subordinates who was somewhat inconspicuous, actually played an important role during this time, especially after the Wing Sky people joined; she was fully committed to the design and manufacturing of logistics equipment. Her own job change was also related to this field. Named "Immortal Master Yan." Yes, this is a standard Cultivation profession, similar to Puppet Master, but as a Purple Epic profession, it is not just about puppetry. Magic treasures, mechanisms, puppets... She was adept at handling all of these. This time, she personally oversaw the production, even applying to go to the front lines herself to observe and make adjustments. Yet, in just three short days, Chen Sihui had brought the first batch of equipment to the front line. Although the defense war of the Desert Tower had only been ignited for four days, the intensity of the battlefield had exceeded many people''s expectations. Facing the defense of the Alliance, the Undead seemed unwilling to let them simply take away the remaining hundred billion people of the Desert Tower. They even reduced their harassment on other planets and transferred more and more Undead to the Desert Tower Mother Planet. The total number was even more than one billion! The Alliance also increased its support, sending all two hundred sixty million people prepared, and many more Legion were still preparing. The intensity of the battlefield, while not as bloody as the previous Blood Demon War''s meat grinder battles, had seen as many as twelve million sacrifices within just three short days due to its scale. Even the rear, on the Human Mother Planet, was filled with a solemnity that only appeared during wartime. Discover exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire However, the warriors of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty were more accepting of itthey had been continually waging war in the past, and the current intensity was even better than they had anticipated. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, Zhu Wu was not very nervous. His war armor had a huge rupture that was inflicted on the second day after reaching the battle zone by an Undead of Level 18. Later, using the "Emperor Talisman," he successfully killed that powerfully strong Undead. Now, recalling the battle of that day, Zhu Wu''s heart surged with pride once again. Of course, more than that, he was astonished by the President of Human Civilization. He now realized just how strong that person was. Not only could he lend strength to his direct subordinates to wield power comparable to the third stage, but he was also able to create such powerful talismans that every person could use. Even the Immortals of legend were probably no better. They in Great Yan had indeed been immersed in their own glory for too long, unable to imagine that there could be such a powerful Chosen One, such a mighty civilization. "Unfortunately, this alliance can only last until the end of this Trial," Zhu Wu regretted whenever he thought of this. Speaking thoughts that might be somewhat disrespectful, he felt that this Emperor was far stronger than their own. Initially, when he learned that using the "Emperor Talisman" required him to shout "In the name of Emperor Wu Shang," he, along with many Great Yan warriors and generals, was quite reluctant. However, after using it as per the command within the channel the day before yesterday, Zhu Wu regretted his initial reluctance. Such great power, how could they not use it! "If the alliance could continue, my Great Yan Immortal Dynasty would probably have an easier time advancing in the Civilization Trial." Zhu Wu looked towards another patch of defense not far away where a group of Mongolians, a species, were positioned. He felt somewhat envious. Although the civilization of the Mongolians had perished, these surviving Mongolians had such a powerful Chosen One and the immensely potential Human Civilization as their backing. Their losses in these days of battle were much less while their military achievements were even more numerous than theirs. He envied all the powerful equipments, weapons, and spiritual medicines that all logistical supports provided. "Our Emperor also possesses a Golden Legendary Ability, and has a great future too..." Zhu Wu consoled himself internally. Suddenly, an urgent notification appeared on his personal terminal. Zhu Wu''s gaze sharpenedthere was an urgent task! In these short three days, he had no qualms about the orders issued from the Human Civilization-led headquarters. Every command and directive was crucial, and on several occasions, warnings about the enemy''s movements allowed him to focus on his expertise without worrying about anything else, thereby achieving a more exhilarating feeling than under General Mu Zhan''s command. Thus, he valued the tasks very highly. However, this time, the newly received task was not a combat mission as he had expected. "Support for a hundred thousand soldiers... am I to advise and help the reinforcements use military formations?" Zhu Wu''s eyes widened in shock! There was a moment where he almost doubted what he had read. As a General of Great Yan, he was naturally more than familiar with military formations, and precisely because of this familiarity, he understood how difficult it was to train an army capable of using military formations! Out of the over two hundred fifty billion people in the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, there were at least one hundred fifty million with strengths above Level 7. Originally everyone practiced martial arts and Qi refinement, and since the start of the Civilization Trial, during this cultivation boom epoch, even ordinary civilian farmers had strengths of third to fourth levels; numbers of people above Level 7 were at least ten times more than the official military. Why were there only these one hundred fifty million people in the official military? It was naturally because of the difficulty of maintaining military formations! Chapter 209 The Power That Brings Victory! A qualified soldier, who could integrate into the army formation, needed at least ten years from the time they enlisted!Not only did they need to cultivate special techniques, but they also needed to practice constantly day and nighteven the main generals had to follow the same rigorous training. Furthermore, maintaining a million-level army formation was even more challenging; nowadays, any legions that could maintain this level had been established for over twenty years. This included their own main force of the Xuanwu Formation. Therefore, General Zhu Wu indeed had some doubts about whether he had seen correctly. However, the command efficiency of Human Civilization was extremely high. Just after the mission had been issued, within just one hour, a hundred thousand people had already been sent to his position. All of them were humans. This made Zhu Wu feel a bit of pressure. Although it wasn''t overtly stated, on today''s battlefield, the status of human soldiers was actually the highest. This difference was unavoidable, after all, among the entire alliance, the most powerful civilization was Human Civilization. A hundred-thousand-strong human legion arriving here was certainly significant support, but it was uncertain how much cooperation could be achieved when it was difficult to integrate into the army formation. "General Zhu Wu, Lifei Ge, the commander of the Twenty-Fifth Regiment of the Seventy-Third Division of the Twelfth Army of the Human Unified Front, reporting to you!" Lifei Ge saluted Zhu Wu with a standard military salute. In the current military organization of Human Civilization, a hundred thousand people made up one regiment. Zhu Wu also saluted Lifei Ge with a Great Yan Immortal Dynasty military salute. His gaze flickered slightly over the back of Ge Lifei''s hand. He did not see that sacred imprint. This made him feel somewhat disappointed, but also relieved. In these brief three days of combat, Zhu Wu had gained a certain understanding of many things about Human Civilization; the most impressive of which was naturally the group of people known as "Direct Followers of the President." They even had the nickname "Divine Envoy," a symbol of their status marked by the engraving on the back of their hand. In necessary times, they could directly request the power of that President. And unleash unimaginably terrifying power. Four days ago, when they were ambushed, it was such a "Divine Envoy" who, in an instant, annihilated millions of undead! Their status was inconceivably high. If such a "Divine Envoy" had come, he, the main general, would probably have been replaced. Of course, the pressure on the battlefield would also be greatly relieved. Since it wasn''t, Zhu Wu, while disappointed, also felt his mental burden considerably lightened, and he showed a smile, "General Ge, just call me Zhu Wu, no need to be so formal. Come, I''ve already prepared a banquet for all the generals." "General Zhu Wu, time is pressing," Lifei Ge''s expression didn''t relax in the slightest as he said sternly, "The orders I received are to completely master the Xuanwu Formation within three days and to verify the results in actual combat." "Three days?" Zhu Wu took a sharp breath. Glancing at Lifei Ge''s serious expression, which seemed to be very earnest, Zhu Wu even felt a sense of absurdity in that moment. It was like talking to a wall. So much so that he didn''t even know how to explain. After a while, he managed to get out, "General Ge, is there some mistake here? Let alone three days, even three years would be impossible to learn! Our Xuanwu Army took a full twenty years to take shape!" "Not necessarily," Lifei Ge had obviously expected Zhu Wu''s reaction, and he said directly, "We have already successfully tried it in training, although it wasn''t stable. Please allow us to conduct a drill to test it on the spot." Already succeeded? Zhu Wu looked astonished and doubted himself again. He just numbly nodded. After a while, a hundred thousand Great Yan Soldiers quickly assembled, facing the hundred thousand human soldiers. All the Great Yan generals who heard the news reacted similarly. Learn the Xuanwu Formation in three days? This was completely beyond their understanding. Yet, the feats accomplished by Human Civilization that went beyond understanding weren''t just one or two by now, and at this moment, almost all the generals had gathered here. "Let''s begin." Zhu Wu''s personal terminal transmitted Lifei Ge''s voice. He took a deep breath, stepped forward, and stood in the middle of the formation, shouting, "Form up!" In an instant, all the soldiers'' blood and spiritual power started circulating, an invisible shield enveloped the entire formation, and covered each soldier. This was the main defense of the Xuanwu Formation. The blood and spiritual energy of a hundred thousand people merged into a formidable shield that even millions of undead couldn''t easily break through. This was their most powerful trump card. In terms of its role on the battlefield, it was comparable to some powerful technological weapons, and when facing enemies like the undead, it even had a more potent effect. Ge Lifei watched very intently, as this was his first time witnessing the original effect. Many insights occurred to him. He was a Cultivator, the Chosen One of his profession, and behind him were all Cultivators, highly skilled in the use of spiritual energy, one of the reasons he was chosen as the "Main General." This was a temporary promotion, and for him personally, it was an extremely rare opportunity. "All troops, get in formation!" Ge Lifei''s voice clearly conveyed to every soldier, who instantly activated a Xuanwu token tied to their waistbelts. Spiritual energy surged, and each Xuanwu Token seemed to become an energy point, rapidly converging together, forming a huge shield. Although it was still somewhat weaker compared to the other side, this scene still left General Zhu Wu and other Great Yan generals too shocked for words! "Did it really work?" murmured General Zhu Wu, his eyes growing hotter and hotter. It really worked! It really worked in such a short time! If it had been in the past, he might have felt some worries, some reluctance, because this meant that their decades of hard cultivation seemed like a joke. But now, he was just ecstatic! How many top players in the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty could not form legions due to the military formations?! If they could all form armies in such a short time, the military power of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty could expand wildly in a short time! Double? Triple? No, tenfold! What could the Undead use to resist this?! Frankly, just this display of power from Human Civilization right now felt like it was heralding the doom of the Undead! "How exactly did you do this?" General Zhu Wu asked eagerly, "Is it because of the Magic Treasures you''re wearing? Or because of special training! Please, you must tell us, this is power that can bring us victory!" "..." Ge Lifei looked at him, somewhat at a loss for words. Continue your journey on My Virtual Library Empire They were clearly here to seek teaching, yet now the roles were reversed with them being asked. However, he could understand their excitement. Because, indeed, this could greatly increase their chances of winning the war, this method, with its rapid popularization capabilities, is as significant on the current battlefield as the first appearance of airplanes and tanks on battlefields decades ago for Human Civilization. It could directly change the mode of warfare. More importantlythe Undead can''t learn it! "General Zhu Wu, this kind of discussion is not within our authority," Ge Lifei reminded him, "Our task is to perfect it, the rest will naturally be discussed by higher-ups." "Right, right, I was too excited." General Zhu Wu took several deep breaths in a row to calm his excited emotions. He and his generals, looking at Ge Lifei''s calm demeanor, couldn''t help but feel extreme envy. Human Civilization was truly too powerful. This power was not only manifested in strength, nor only in their President, but in many aspects of their depth! They had obtained the military formations from the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty not long ago, and yet they had already achieved what countless people from the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty couldn''t achieve over many years! This profound depth, even this seemingly hopeless crisis seemed like nothing anymore. Actually, if Ge Lifei knew these thoughts, he would probably just proudly say, "Basic operation, no surprise." In high-level stores, as well as achieving first place in the double rankings twice, there was really nothing strange about this, after all, doing things in a short period of time that couldn''t be done over a long period of time is a basic requirement in the Civilization Trial. Those who can''t do this can''t keep up with the worsening pace of the Civilization Trial''s crises. Growth rate is a crucial aspect in resisting trials! Subsequently, General Zhu Wu, filled with astonishment and a desire to understand further, communicated in detail with Ge Lifei and practiced this kind of fast-formation military array. Situations similar to this were not only happening here. Human Civilization had sent quite a few legions to various battle zones stationed by the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, and all the practice information was also collected by Fiora for further refinement. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The news quickly reached the court of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. At first, these civil servants simply could not believe it. But after repeatedly confirming, they too were boiling with excitement. "Your Majesty, we must acquire these methods," "No matter the cost, it will be worth it!" "This will increase our Great Yan''s military power by several times at least!" "The depth of Human Civilization is indeed profound." "Your Majesty, please host another national banquet, invite the envoys!" "The opportunity for victory in this battle lies right here!" "..." Empress Xi Qing, looking at the excited civil servants below her, also had mixed feelings in her heart. She knew that the court of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty had been completely convinced by the strength of Human Civilization. No longer having their previous blind arrogance, learning to open their eyes to see the vast starry river, the endless world, this was certainly good, but even she was deeply shaken by the performance of human civilization. She was very clear now. The initial strength of Human Civilization couldn''t compare with theirs. To say nothing of comparing with the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, even the Louis People who possessed the heritage of Ancient Civilizations were no match. To have reached this point today was almost entirely due to Shen Hao! "The power of one man, in such a short time, has led the entire civilization to become so strong." Xi Qing pursed her lips, "Is this what a true ''Emperor'' is?" Chapter 210 The Final Situation Becomes Clear Before Shen Hao entered her life, Xi Qing was actually extremely confident in herself.A Golden Legendary Talent, a chance that only one in a million could possess! Such a rare probability was encountered by her. Therefore, in the first Civilization Trial, Xi Qing truly felt that in this life, she was the "Chosen One." Experience more on My Virtual Library Empire It wasn''t just her who thought this waymany others, including the Military God Mu Zhan, did too. It was as if her emergence was destined to lead the Great Yan, to shepherd their civilization to ever-increasing strength, until they overcame the Trials and reached heights previously unimaginable. Driven by a mission sense that had long since integrated into her heart, even without a craving for the Emperor''s power, Xi Qing still actively took the position. But, it wasn''t until she met Shen Hao that her confidence was shaken. She never doubted that she was the Great Yan''s "Chosen One," but she began to wonder if she could indeed take Great Yan to the very end. Compared to Shen Hao, who wasn''t a true Emperor but had class-changed to an [Emperor], and herwho sat on the throne accepting the worship of her subjectsthe difference was huge. There was simply no comparison! "If he weren''t an ally, but an enemy Or if, on the path ahead, we also encountered enemies with Mythical Talents, how would we defeat them?" Just the brief thought of viewing Shen Hao from an enemy''s perspective was enough for Xi Qing to feel an oppressive desperation. Even the Civilization Trial had never brought her such a sense of despair. Overwhelmingly powerful, inconceivably so! "Sigh" Xi Qing let out a long breath, expelling the unease and pressure from her heart, and ordered, "Hold another state banquet, and invite the human envoys." Before this, in the entire history of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, there had been fewer than ten occasions when someone was invited to a state banquet! Yet, such an event was happening again within just a few short days. And additionally, this was the collective call of all the civil servants. This clearly showed that within a short period of time, the strength and status of Human Civilization had deeply impacted the hearts of the entire high level of Great Yan. This fact was profoundly felt by Kong Zhaoxia when she came here again. However, facing the terms proposed by the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, she slowly shook her head. In the face of everyone''s shifting expressions, she spoke out, "The relevant technology can indeed be given to you, but even if it were, with the current capabilities of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, it would be very difficult to replicate and optimize." "..." The banquet fell silent. Everyone looked at each other. In the end, it was a top-ranked civil servant who asked, "Could it be that this technology is related to science and technology?" They all knew that Human Civilization mainly followed the path of science and technology. However, Kong Zhaoxia shook her head again, "Not only that. This technology is a fusion of the different essences within Human Civilization. Firstly, it''s from a Golden Legend Civilization Treasure that was obtained as a ranked reward; secondly, it involves related inheritances and materials from a high-quality store; thirdly, from the Wing Sky Clan that joined our Human Civilization. These three elements are the foundation. Moreover, there are researchers with special class-changes, a scientific mindset, the President''s support..." In the current Trial, there were no opposing civilizations, so such information could be disclosed without worry. But as she explained further, not just the Great Yan civil servants but even Xi Qing herself began to look increasingly distressed. They were irritated. Not at Human Civilization, but at their own weakness. Indeed, they had recognized the strength of Human Civilization, but never before like this moment did they so vividly realize their own frailty! Frailty to the extent that even if the technology were willingly shared, they still wouldn''t be able to learn or realize it! This wasn''t just a lag in a certain area, but a comprehensive lag! "However, this technology is indeed beneficial for war," Kong Zhaoxia added at the end, "I have received an order from the President, your side can exchange this technology for technology, resources, or even talent. But the main trade proposal should focus on existing military equipment; we will mass-produce equipment and trade it to Great Yan to comprehensively increase military strength and eradicate the Undead." Xi Qing was silent for a moment, then slowly exhaled. "Just as the envoy suggested," she glanced at the other civil servants, no longer speaking. This proposal was indeed the most suitable one for the current situation, yet the military formations that rightfully belonged to them were quickly optimized by Human Civilization, and then resold to them. The taste of this, only the Great Yan Monarch and Ministers could fully understand. Xi Qing felt more apprehensive than ever. Initially, she just wanted to suppress the blind arrogance of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty slightly, but now, even she was clueless about the path forward in the Civilization Trials. Maybe they could win this Trial with the help of Human Civilization, but what about the next? With their inability to implement the technologies they acquire? "..." The pressure Xi Qing felt at this moment was unprecedented. However, this pressure naturally belonged only to the Great Yan Civilization. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, Shen Hao''s mood was actually quite good. Because he indeed saw the first light of the end of this Trial. "The military formations indeed have a remarkable effect on the Transcendent battlefield," Shen Hao was looking at the drill data summarized by Fiora. There were twenty-three different types of military formations in total, each able to play a significant role. The elites from the Analysis Department even carried out various complex combinations, not only for use on the frontlines but also for homeland defense, including that of the Sky Spirit Civilization, where they could also make a huge difference. Especially for the Sky Spirit Civilization. Under the effect of defensive military formations, their defense of the Magic Barrier nodes was greatly strengthened. The situations where defenses were breached, leading to catastrophic fatalities, had become extremely rare. Moreover, with the Senya people actively helping them build Underground Cities, it wouldn''t be long before the security of the Sky Spirit Civilization could be assured. In this final war, the position of the Sky Spirit Mother Planet was anything but ordinary. The entire population of the Desert Tower Civilization and Louis Civilization would have to be relocated to the Sky Spirit Mother Planet. After all, with the mobility of the Undead laid out like this, instead of letting them shuttle randomly between different planets, it would be better to concentrate the battleground on a single planet. The Sky Spirit Civilization had such conditions. On the one hand, with vast territory enough to accommodate these two hundred billion people, there was no problem at all. On the other hand, it was close enough to the Human Mother Planet to make support very convenient. Within this distance, Shen Hao could even share some of Human Civilization''s trump cards directly with the Sky Spirit Mother Planet! "The Undead must be realizing the crisis soon," Shen Hao recalled all the arrangements and narrowed his eyes slightly, "But even if they realize it, they don''t have much choice." Another five days passed, and as the expedited military formations began to take effect on the frontlines, the casualty ratio between the Alliance and the Undead Army continued to narrow further. At first, it was one to three. Now, it had even reached one to eight! After all, the total number of troops the Alliance had deployed on the Desert Tower Mother Planet had reached as many as three hundred million! And the number of Desert Tower People being relocated had also surpassed one hundred billion. Nearly all transport spaceships were involved in the transportation, and Shen Hao had even spent points to add quite a few more transport spaceships. Under such circumstances, just as Shen Hao had guessed, the Undead also felt the sense of crisis. Shen Hao didn''t know what the outcome would be for the intelligent Undead survivors after their defeat, but clearly, they could not accept such an outcome and would struggle with all their might. "The Undead Army is now consolidating its forces," Dong Gong was reporting to Shen Hao the summary of the results of the ten-day war, "Since the Undead inter-realm war began, a total of 1.34 billion Undead have been annihilated across various planets, and it''s estimated that there are 960 million, Level 8 or higher, remaining Undead. In addition, there are also about 8.3 billion newborn Undead hiding on the Wing Sky Human Mother Planet, with an average strength estimated around Level 4." "8.3 billion?" Shen Hao repeated the number. This was civilian casualties caused by these Undead during these past ten or so days. Mainly concentrated on the Desert Tower and Louis Civilizations. The Desert Tower Civilization now had only a little over one hundred sixty billion left, with almost thirty billion casualties, though most of these casualties were concentrated in the beginning. On just the first day, thirteen billion Desert Tower People perished. Now, the situation on the Desert Tower Mother Planet had basically stabilized, and although the Undead were still continuously harassing, only close to ten million people perished each day. A world apart from the beginning. On the contrary, the Louis People suffered even greater losses than the Desert Tower People after the Undead changed direction to attack. The number reached a staggering forty billion. After all, even though Human Civilization had already taken control of the management of all nations within the Louis Civilization, the Louis People were far less disciplined than the Desert Tower People, and the order of their combat and evacuation was more chaotic, so such losses were to be expected in this situation. On one hand, Human Civilization did everything they could, and on the other, they also used this catastrophe to accelerate the unification and integration of the entire Louis Civilization. Nowadays, although only a little more than fifty billion remained, those who were left had undergone profound changes compared to before. Shen Hao planned to relocate these people to the Sky Spirit Mother Planet as well. They were also a non-negligible force, especially considering the remnants and technology of the Ancient Civilization that they held, which were of great importance in some fields. As for the remaining ten or so billion, they originated from civilian casualties on the Sky Spirit Mother Planet and the Great Yan Mother Planet. The Undead never forgot to harass their Mother Planets, forcing them to retain forces to defend them. Even Human Civilization had also suffered millions of civilian casualties during these ten or so days. In the Civilization Trial, individual lives were more often than not just numbers. However, as the reports from various parties went further, the situation of the last battle of this Trial became clearer and clearer. 960 million main forces, and about 8.3 billion newborn reserve troops, this was the current number of enemies of the civilizations! Chapter 211 Leave the Rest to Me According to Dong Gong''s report, and Shen Hao''s observation, it was clear to see that the Undead Legion had already begun to contract.Now, only scattered Undead were harassing various planets. Compared to before, the attack''s intensity had significantly decreased. Clearly, they also understood that they were now powerless on the front lines of battle. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Their only chance was to wait for the remaining eight billion Undead to grow. With the Undead World in existence, the growth rate of the Undead was much faster than that of other civilizations. Even Human Civilization dared not gamble with time against the Undead. "If this were a turn-based combat game, then now, it would be our turn to act, the enemy''s turn to defend," Shen Hao ordered, "Start by accelerating the evacuation of the population." "Yes!" Dong Gong responded. Over this period, through the war with the Undead, Shen Hao had accumulated close to seventy trillion points. Although there was still a long way to go from the fifty trillion points required for the Level 26 Mall, such an amount of points had significantly enhanced the foundation of humanity. Moreover, after enabling cheats, the VIP mall was able to produce one Level 23 Purple Epic item or one Level 23 Blue Elite item for permanent unlock every three days. Now, using some points to purchase spaceships was enough to elevate Human Civilization''s transport capacity to a terrifying degree. Transporting the remaining ten billion people wouldn''t take too much time. Seven to eight days would be enough. "It''s time to end this Trial," Shen Hao had already arranged everything that remained. Three days later, as the transportation of the remaining populations of the Desert Tower Civilization and Louis Civilization sped up, the Undead Army also completely concealed itself, even reducing the extent of its casualties. Not only Human Civilization had deciphered their intentions, but even the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty now understood that this war had entered another very crucial phase. Xi Qing once again summoned Kong Zhaoxia in court. "Even on the Wing Sky Mother Planet, the Undead just need a month and a half to amass an eighty-three billion-strong Legion of unparalleled strength," Xi Qing''s expression was very serious, "I wonder, what are your plans going forward?" Not only the Empress felt this way, but all of the Great Yan''s court officials felt similarly. Experience new stories on My Virtual Library Empire They had already conducted internal discussions. The answer was hard, very hard. They now knew the situation of the Wing Sky people; this planet seemed to be about the same size as the Great Yan Mother Planet, but in reality, the habitable space was hundreds to thousands of times larger! After all, it was a gas giant. Initially, when Great Yan first heard this name, they didn''t understand, but after really comprehending the information, they discovered the terrifying nature of it. For a planet like the Great Yan Mother Planet, the atmosphere on its surface was only like a thin skin compared to the diameter of the whole planet. This is their activity space on the Great Yan Mother Planet, and even considering the upper atmosphere, it was limited to that. 99.9% of its volume was filled with solid ground. However, the Wing Sky Mother Planet was not like this! They too had a core, but the core''s size was very small; more than half the volume of the entire massive planet was habitable. Just considering the fact that the Wing Sky people could still save hundreds of millions despite a comprehensive defeat and being surrounded by two billion Undead, one could imagine how large this planet was! Without exaggeration, having the Wing Sky people''s planet alone made this Trial hell difficulty. Even now, the entire Great Yan could not imagine how, with their current military forces, they would be able to surround and annihilate the still-growing Undead on the Wing Sky Mother Planet. Would Human Civilization even have a way? Even though Xi Qing was aware of Shen Hao''s power, her confidence was still lacking. However, facing her and the entire Great Yan court officials'' concerns, Kong Zhaoxia appeared calm. "Regarding this matter, your side should receive notification very soon," Kong Zhaoxia said with a smile, "But since Your Majesty has asked, there is no harm in informing you in advancethe Great Yan Immortal Dynasty only needs to gather five hundred million troops, all of which must be Level 7 or above. Leave the rest to us." "Five hundred million troops!" Xi Qing''s expression turned grave. The court officials were not faring any better, and Kong Zhaoxia could clearly hear the increasing murmur. After a long moment, a minister finally spoke: "Ambassador Kong, we do not doubt you, but, five hundred million troops already concern the life and death of our Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, we must be extremely cautious, so could you please share your plan and the confidence for capturing the Undead?" This was clearly also Xi Qing''s question. However, Kong Zhaoxia just gave a carefree smile, "I dare not conceal it, but, I truly do not know the specifics. However, that statement just now was exactly as the President said!" The confidence revealed in these words made everyone in the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty exchange glances. Just because these were the Chosen One''s exact words, they could believe without reason. Well, they really could! Although that entity was not one their civilization trusted, it was undeniable, they completely understood Human Civilization''s trust. That person, indeed, could instill such trust. All that he had done had already surpassed too many understandings. Thus, in the end, in court, Xi Qing ordered the recruitment of an additional three hundred million Level 7 or above warriors into the military. Chapter 211 Leave the Rest to Me _2 The soldiers who had been deployed to the battlefield numbered over 500 million.If all five hundred million were to fall in battle, it would be more than a severe blow for the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. Therefore, after leaving the royal court, Xi Qing''s uneasiness simply couldn''t be alleviated, no matter what. It wasn''t that she didn''t believe in Shen Hao''s capabilities, but she simply couldn''t imagine how they could possibly round up the countless undead on the vast Wing Sky Mother Planet. After a moment of silence, she suddenly blocked out those around her, then extended her finger, rapidly drawing an imprint in mid-air. Yes, it was Shen Hao''s imprint. Threads of golden lightning flickered in the air but did not strike; after concentrating, Xi Qing called out in a breath, "May Emperor Wu Shang grace us with his presence." Another moment passed in utter silence. "No use?" Xi Qing sighed. According to the feedback from the front lines, this imprint was clearly able to contact that person. She had suddenly thought of it and decided to give it a try. However, in the next instant, a voice abruptly appeared at her side. "If you wish to contact me, you should let the ambassador relay the message." Yes, Shen Hao had noticed the sound from here. This was one of the uses of the Emperor''s Seal, after all, its very essence was to establish contact with him. At that moment, Xi Qing was stunned for a while. It seemed she hadn''t expected to actually make contact with that person. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But she quickly came to her senses and said hastily, "I am not contacting you in an official capacity... my Lord, but merely making a personal request." "I see," Shen Hao had understood. Find more to read at My Virtual Library Empire If it were an Emperor''s identity, such unease would obviously be inappropriate, and her unease would only make other people, even the soldiers at the front lines, even more restless. This Empress, though called such, only forced herself into the role, and now, probably due to Shen Hao''s presence, she became even more vulnerable. "I have a method that allows searching for the undead over a large range," Shen Hao didn''t conceal it, "So this final battle will actually be the simplest. As long as we can find them, those more than 80 billion undead are just a horde of weaklings." "It''s... that simple?" Xi Qing seemed somewhat stunned. What had made her anxious, and what had caused the entire Great Yan court, both civil and military, to be on high alert, was now dismissed with a casual remark? Large-scale hunting of the undead... that sounded so effortless. But that''s a space thousands of times larger than the Great Yan World! "It is that simple," Shen Hao stated calmly, "If even I can''t overcome a trial, then other civilizations are even less likely to do so." Yes, he was well aware of his own confidence. After all, he had truly cheated the system. Despite never having underestimated the Civilization Trial, but having reached this final step, he should not be stumped by ithis and the entire Human Civilization''s rate of growth should be ahead of the trial. "..." Xi Qing fell silent for a long time, so much so that she wasn''t sure if the other party was still paying attention to her. After a while, she finally spoke up slowly, "If I were to merge the entire Great Yan Immortal Dynasty into the Human Civilization, would it be possible to take it along?" Her question went unanswered. Xi Qing laughed at herself mockingly. At that moment, she had indeed entertained such a thought because she had realized that without the Human Civilization, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty would most likely not be able to pass this trial. What about the next time? Only civilizations that had directly faced the Civilization Trial could understand how enviable such an existence was. It wasn''t just about being powerful; it was about the vitality of the entire civilization! Unfortunately... she couldn''t show this weakness to a third person, and likewise, she couldn''t shy away from her "destiny" as the Emperor of the Great Yan. However, what the Empress didn''t know was that Shen Hao had actually heard her last sentence. The reason he didn''t reply was simply that even Shen Hao couldn''t be certain. If there really is a way to establish some kind of relationship with other civilizations to jointly face the upcoming Civilization Trial, then the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization are both good choices. Don''t look down on their current strength as seeming somewhat inadequate; it''s still stronger than that of Human Civilization before. Human Civilization has been able to improve to its current level in a short amount of time, and with Shen Hao now involved, those two civilizations naturally can as well. Moreover, one focuses on magic, the other on cultivation. Which fits extremely well with the paths available in his store! "From Erin Ellie''s perspective, bringing other civilizations to participate in the trial is definitely a possibility, and moreover, it''s likely related to the final rewards of the Civilization Trial," Shen Hao finally made a decision. "Never mind that, let''s speed up the solution to the trial; this time, the score will definitely not be low!" Yes, Shen Hao had that kind of confidence. Although the severity of this Civilization Trial far exceeds that of the previous one, the overall performance of Human Civilization has been incredibly impressive. The only "flaw" was the death of over twenty million people on the island nation at the beginning. Keep in mind that during this trial, the total number of casualties among the Human Species was over sixty million, and that one incident accounted for one third of it. Most of the others were sacrifices on the battlefield. In truth, the casualty count was even lower than last time. The strength has improved by far more than last time. Such performance, given the difficulty of this Civilization Trial, there''s no way the final score won''t be high! "After the final accounting, this trial will end!" Shen Hao set a goal for himself. However, while the goal had been set, the tasks that followed still required time to complete. As all parties began to act more quickly, a succession of transport spaceships constantly traveled back and forth through the darkened cosmos. Now the entire universe was pitch-black; the massive Sun could hardly be seen emitting any light, and the surfaces of all mother planets were increasingly covered with "Heat Black Holes," with surface temperatures plummeting to a shocking -150 degrees Celsius. Even those who reached the Extraordinary Second Stage didn''t dare to venture onto the surface without equipment in these conditions. However, this cold wave that should have brought disaster was not a problem for the three remaining civilizations. Because they each dug out cities deep underground. Yes, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty did the same. They had detected the weakening of the Great Sun''s light from the beginning, anticipated the severity of the cold wave, and also possessed powerful magic to manipulate the land, making their speed at excavating underground cities even faster than that of Human Civilization before receiving Senya assistance. After all, they didn''t possess the Sky Spirit People''s arrogance; they took the Civilization Trial seriously and understood the threat of this natural disaster. At this time, on the Sky Spirit Mother Planet, they also excavated a total of twenty-four thousand simple underground cities. That was the result of the continuous, day and night efforts of more than two hundred million Senya people, plus the Louis People and Desert Tower People who were transported later. It was enough to ensure the survival of thirty billion people. After another five days, all the remaining Louis People and Desert Tower People had been transported to the underground cities on the Sky Spirit Mother Planet. By then, half the period for the third round of accounting had already passed. Shen Hao, unusually, attended a meeting of the Global United Front. It was more of a reporting session than a meeting, actually. A series of reports were laid out before Shen Hao. Moreover, there were specialized personnel explaining them. "The total military power we can now mobilize has reached 1.3 billion, but five hundred million of those need to remain stationed on the Sky Spirit Mother Planet and Human Mother Planet to avoid surprise attacks by the Undead. The remaining eight hundred million are all available to embark on a campaign to the Wing Sky Mother Planet..." "All of the space fighter production lines relocated from the Desert Tower Civilization have now resumed full-load production. Together with those in the warehouse, we have a total of 130 million units, and we expect to produce another twenty million in the next ten days." "The original cold-proof equipment can no longer withstand the current cold wave. The production capacity of the Wing Sky people is limited. However, experts have designed a new plan that pairs with technological cold-proof suits. They''re a bit cumbersome but can ensure that soldiers aren''t threatened by the cold wave during combat." "The current transport spaceships, including logistical support, can transport 150 million troops at one time." "Technology related to the Ancient Civilizations from the Louis Civilization Mother Planet has been fully stored and analyzed; some of this technology can greatly enhance the strength of elite soldiers." "..." Chapter 212 The Final War As one problem after another was continuously thrown out and resolved, the actions that followed became clearer and clearer.Shen Hao was not merely listening; he also contributed many more solutions. For instance, a while ago, from the bottom cards accumulated in the VIP store, there was a kind of Purple Epic Level Equipment named "Multi-functional Survival Suit" which was exceptionally easy to operate. Wearing it did not hinder combat in the slightest, yet it could ensure survival in extremely harsh environments. Furthermore, there were some large-scale lethal weapons targeted at the Undead. And then, there were some sufficiently powerful pieces of equipment. If handed over to the strongest Chosen Ones of Human Civilization, even if Undead that had reached the third stage appeared, they could still be resisted, or even overcome. The only slight disappointment was the absence of the eagerly anticipated large-scale detection equipment. However, this wasn''t actually a problem. Shen Hao looked at his cheat interface. Indeed, he had installed a map cheat! This version of the cheat, compared to last time, was undeniably an upgraded version, far too much stronger; not only could it determine the strength of an enemy by the number of points they had, but its range had also increased at least tenfold. Plus, Shen Hao''s current strength far surpassed the strength he had during the first Trial, the final map size was an astonishing number. He was currently staying on the Human Mother Planet, and the map range could now easily cover the entire planet! This was Shen Hao''s confidence. Originally, he had felt that the map cheat might not be very useful in this Trial, but in the end, it proved to have an enormous effect. At least, the last war in front of Shen Hao no longer posed much difficulty. "Once preparations are ready, let''s set off," he ended the meeting with this simple sentence. With this one command, hundreds of millions of Soldiers boarded their spaceships, heading towards a new battlefield. Wing Sky Mother Planet! Perhaps because they understood that this was likely the last battle of the Trial, every Chosen One within Human Civilization did not want to miss this opportunity. After the Trial ended, they would still compete for scores. This was particularly true for the stronger Chosen Ones. All of Shen Hao''s direct subordinates mobilized almost in full force. Gu Qiuyue, Liu Ruoxi, and even Chen Sihui, none stayed behind; they, too, boarded the spaceship heading to the new battlefield. The three of them gathered together. "A gas giant, huh," Chen Sihui said, sucking on a candy as she gazed at the projection of the Mother Planet, seemingly also somewhat surprised, "Normally, such a planet couldn''t possibly harbor life; the atmosphere is too thick, and deeper down, sunlight can''t penetrate." "You just said ''normally,''" Liu Ruoxi replied while wiping her new weapon, a Level 22 Purple Epic longsword. For her, currently only Level 19, it definitely counted as a Divine Artifact. Qiuyue looked on with some envy. "Weapons suitable for a Boxer are too rare; when will I also get a third stage Purple Epic piece of equipment?" "That''s just a matter of time," Chen Sihui laughed, though she gazed at Liu Ruoxi''s equipment with some desire as well. "I should be the one envying you," Liu Ruoxi calmly said, "This war is against a sufficient number of low-level Undead, my killing efficiency simply cannot compare to you guys, even with this equipment." That was the truth. Unless there really appeared an Undead from the third stage. But even so, the chances were very low that it would be her turn, as Shen Hao would more likely handle it directly through a Divine Descent. In terms of scoring points, she indeed couldn''t match the others. "Alright, it''s rare for us to have time to gather," Chen Sihui grinned, stretching out a hand and hugging an arm of each, "let''s not talk about who envies whom. In a while, we''ll have to separate into different combat zones once we arrivehave you guys thought about what the next Trial will be?" She directly shifted the topic to the next Trial. Though it seemed somewhat abrupt, it actually wasn''t at all. After all, they were near the brink of winning this Trial. But upon careful thought, it felt somewhat heavy. "I just hope, after this ends, there can be a longer grace period," Qiuyue said in a low voice. Since the Civilization Trial began, she had been constantly fighting in various places over the past few months. Though she had gotten used to it and enjoyed becoming stronger. But, there were also many things she wanted to do that she had no time for. Like spending time with her parents. Or having a meal together with her family. These things, which were once taken for granted in the past, had become a luxury during the period of the Civilization Trial. "Our ''Her Highness, Princess Chang,'' are you tired?" Chen Sihui teased Qiuyue, hugging her tightly, although there was indeed a bit of sympathy in her eyes. She hadn''t forgotten that Qiuyue was only sixteen years old now. Moreover, although "Princess Chang" was a tease, as Shen Hao''s foster sister, Qiuyue indeed drew more attention. The pressure was actually greater. "When this Trial ends, as spring returns to the land, let''s all go camping together," Liu Ruoxi suddenly spoke up, a smile also appearing on her face. Suddenly, the other two widened their eyes. Not because of what Liu Ruoxi said, but because she actually smiled, and it was quite a bright smile. Only at this moment did they vaguely realize. Even though she had transformed into an Asura Warrior, Liu Ruoxi was a vibrant and beautiful university student who enjoyed a wonderful life before the Civilization Trial began. "Deal!" The three made this promise. Everyone''s heart carries a longing. Not to mention, the phrase "rejuvenation of the earth" alone is enough to spark anticipation. And it wasn''t just them. At this moment, all the warriors waiting on the transportation spaceship, headed to the new battlefield, had a unanimous understandingif they emerged victorious in this war, it would be the last battle of the Civilization Trial! The desire for victory belonged to every single one of them! The first batch of spaceships soon arrived at the Wing Sky Mother Planet. As everyone had guessed, everything was eerily silent; not a trace of the Undead was found on the dark planet, only the incessant howling snowstorms that filled the entire world. It was as if this was just a desolate planet, with no so-called Undead at all. "What do we do next?" Not only the soldiers had similar questions, but their superiors also felt the same. The soldiers from the Great Yan Mother Planet felt this even more acutely. Not seeing the enemy, not even seeing the land, made the concept of this war extremely vague for them. However, the next moment, personal terminals of all the soldiers and commanders rang almost simultaneously. Mission assigned! But the mission itself was not important, as the vast majority had only oneto eliminate the Undead. More crucially, the personal terminals displayed the locations of the Undead unambiguously, even including their levels! "It really marked them out!" "They''ve got them all!" "There were so many Undead hidden around us!" "Mission targets have been assigned, and the strength of the Undead is crystal clear!" "These Undead are no higher than Level 5 in strength!" "..." At this moment, all the soldiers'' hearts were profoundly shocked and incredibly excited. They naturally understood that the biggest challenge of this war was finding the Undead. The initial silence seemed to emphasize this point. This war was like a large-scale game of hide and seek. They had to find the enemy within a set time frame, or it would be their defeat. But now, this problem had been solved in the best possible way! Not only could they accurately and in real-time locate the Undead, but the task assignment was also incredibly efficient! Every person''s task was something they could handle. This factor alone had reduced the difficulty of the war by more than just one level! "This kind of battle, I can''t even think how to lose." Zhu Wu was also among the first batch of Great Yan commanders transported here. At this moment, he felt as if he were back in the war of the last dozen days. Read the latest on My Virtual Library Empire Fighting under the command of Human Civilization was an exceedingly wondrous feeling. As a frontline commander, he didn''t have to think of anything, didn''t need to understand anything. The only thing he had to do was accept the mission and obey the orders. But it must be saidit was truly exhilarating! This sensation where everything was already arranged, and he just needed to focus solely on his enemies, was truly thrilling! "My lads! For the Emperor, for the Alliance!" Zhu Wu''s voice transmitted to every warrior through the command channel. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A formation of space fighters burst out one after another from the transportation spaceship with the warriors. All the fighters were controlled by AI, serving merely as transport in this war! Even if the Undead were fast, they simply couldn''t compare with these space fighters initially designed for space battles. With them locked on, there was only one outcome for these Undead. The final cleanup war, comprehensively underway! At this moment, Shen Hao sat quietly upon the throne, with nothingness before him, but with the help of Fiora, he watched everything happening in this war through his consciousness. Yes, aside from the map cheat, Fiora also played a significant role. Shen Hao connected directly with his consciousness, synchronizing all the information he observed on the map with Her! Otherwise, it wouldn''t have been possible to achieve such precise delivery and assignment. This was also one of the reasons Shen Hao had the confidence to conclude this Trial within the remaining fourteen days. Thus, he sat on the throne, quietly observing those Undead who thought they were well-hidden but were quickly caught and eliminated by the equally dispersed Alliance forces. It must be said, the map combined with Fiora''s powerful computing capabilities almost turned the last ace of the Undead into a joke. In just the first day, the Alliance eliminated more than five hundred million Undead. And that was before the Alliance had fully arrived. The second day, they directly eliminated seven hundred million! The third day, the fourth day... By the fifth day, Shen Hao could already perceive from the movements on the map the palpable terror of the Undead. Chapter 213 The Final Struggle The undead on the map were already in complete disarray.Some undead were striving to congregate, seemingly trying to assemble a force for a counterattack, while others fled in all directions, apparently realizing that the range of the Alliance''s probes had its limits and hoping to escape this range to buy some time. This meant that among the undead hierarchy, specifically among the most powerful Ghost Kings, there were differences in opinion. There was no true Undead King. Unfortunately for them, Shen Hao''s detection range was far larger than these undead could imagine! Moreover, it was also a circular area! In this vast space, every movement of the undead, regardless of what it was, was under Shen Hao''s control. In such a situation, whether they chose to flee or to fight back, they were heading down a path to certain death! "Although their levels are a bit low, the sheer number makes up for it," Shen Hao looked at his points, which were also rising significantly. After making some calculations, it really seemed possible to upgrade the store to Level 26 by the end of this Trial. Shen Hao was already looking forward to the moment of victory. Meanwhile, on another side far from the Alliance, a group of about a dozen powerful Ghost Kings had gathered. Each one emitted a strong presence, their bodies fully materialized, showing their "living" forms, with pale, bloodless faces that barely revealed their true nature as undead beings. Every single one of them was a genuine Level 20! The strongest among them was only a step away from the Extraordinary Third Stage! However, these Ghost Kings, who should have been a source of terror for all living beings, were themselves engulfed in immense fear. "They can find us!" "This is not an ability that should exist at this time!" "Our Catastrophe Army will be wiped out before it can grow." "There''s no hiding, no matter what we will be found!" "That one is definitely problematic, in the last Trial, he could also easily locate the Blood Demon, and now his range is even more terrifying and more accurate!" "We must counterattack!" "That is a death trap, with that one there, we simply cannot fight head-on." "The only way to win is with an overwhelmingly large number!" "...." These undead were also under tremendous pressure. They were born solely because of the Civilization Trial. From the moment of their creation, they were imprinted with the rule to annihilate all living beings, a rule so powerful that it effortlessly suppressed their awakening memories. It was like a newly born personality indifferently observing the past, detached. All emotions, all actions, everything had only one purpose to destroy civilization! But they were not without emotions, nor were they without fear; they also harbored longing. The rules of the Civilization Trial made it clear to them that if they won this Trial, they would be granted freedom and join the Civilization Trial as a newly born civilization! This was the collective desire of all undead. But now, this longing brought with it an even greater despair. We will lose! As the strongest among the undead, they knew crystal clear that they could not win this way! Because the human undead among them retained human memories. They knew all too well that he was simply too strong, so formidable that they dared not even gather together, so formidable that they even refused to utter his name. Even if they all advanced to the third stage, they would still be heading down a path to certain death in front of him. Just like the Blood Demon from the previous Trial. This brought them immense despair. It was not supposed to be this way! They were the embodiment of the Civilization Trial, and they should have been the ones to bring despair to all civilizations! However, no matter what, they had to struggle. "We must avoid a head-on battle and attack from behind!" one undead finally said, "This is our last chance!" Yes, the current Undead Army had not yet matured but was enormously large. Instead of being swiftly cleaned up in a game of hide-and-seek, they would go all out! "To the Sky Spirit Mother Planet?" a Ghost King asked. Right now, there were a total of 30 billion living beings on the Sky Spirit Mother Planet! And a huge portion of them were not very strong. Especially the Desert Tower People, whose mechanical enhancements might be strong, but were susceptible to their abilities. Yet, a former human undead rejected this idea. "The Sky Spirit Mother Planet is too close to the humans, it will definitely be heavily guarded. We go to Great Yan!" At this time, Great Yan also had 240 billion people, and what''s more important, it was further from human civilization! This choice left all the Ghost Kings in silence. But after a short pause, they all chose to agree! Actually, judging solely by the information on paper, Great Yan''s defense was even stronger than that of the Sky Spirit Mother Planet because Great Yan was an extraordinary civilization even more powerful than Sky Spirit Planet. Even the lowest echelons of society were free to practice cultivation, and the average strength of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty skyrocketed after the onset of the Civilization Trial. Otherwise, why would it dare to bear the name "Immortal Dynasty"? However, they abandoned it just because the Sky Spirit Mother Planet was closer to Human Civilization. In fact, it was indeed the right choice. With the help of the "Dominator Domain," at a relatively closer distance, Shen Hao could directly transfer the many profound resources of the Human Mother Planet onto the Sky Spirit Mother Planet! Take for instance the Life Mother Tree, or the Thunder God Cannon. The many logistics resources could also be delivered more swiftly. So, at this moment, the Sky Spirit Mother Planet, though seemingly weak, was actually a real iron barrel! As time passed day by day, the Undead were making their final struggling preparations, and the Alliance was likewise sweeping through everyone crazily. The Undead hid everywhere to no avail; even if they hid on other uninhabited planets, the Alliance still positioned certain forces on those planets, and there was even less space for hiding on those planets. The Undead were being eradicated rapidly. Two billion, 30 million, 40 million... The Undead Army, vast in number yet lacking in quality, was even easier to deal with than the previous two billion powerful Undead! sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Finally, at a certain moment after a week, all the surviving Undead, one after another, vanished completely. It was as if they had merged into the Undead World. Observing this, Shen Hao immediately realized, they had shifted. And it was not just a covert shift; it was a planned relocation! "Is this their final struggle?" Shen Hao''s gaze instantaneously descended upon each Mother Planet. The answer quickly emerged. Great Yan Mother Planet! At this moment, Great Yan Imperial Capital, the vast city, was enveloped in formations that maintained the surface temperature while also digging a huge underground space hundreds of meters deep. Although not as perfect and warm as the underground cities of Human Civilization, it was just as capable of withstanding the cold wave. But then, countless Undead appeared densely! The Great Yan Imperial Capital in the Undead World was also under strict surveillance, but the moment the cold wave was felt, shrill warning alarms blared intensely, covering the entire Imperial Capital, both the surface and underground, with the sound of heavy bells! "Nine tolls of the bell, the utmost catastrophe!" Empress Xi Qing also heard the warning bells at the first instance, her complexion suddenly became grave. The Imperial Capital was under attack, at the highest level of alert, meaning she, the Empress, was at risk of falling! In fact, there was no need to verify, as the terrible yin energy had already begun to spread, and a massive horde of Undead rushed into the palace like a howling storm! Having chosen Great Yan, they had to take down this place in the shortest time possible! They must kill the Empress before he arrives! "To the palace for protection!" Shouts erupted one after another; countless civil servants of the Imperial Capital ignored the rising ocean of Undead within the city and madly rushed toward the palace. Even the civil servants in the Immortal Dynasty were no weaklings. They too could call the Wind and Rain, and command the Thunder! Those generals with astonishing vitality were then like Demon Gods on earth! Military God Mu Zhan, hailed as a god of war, was also in the Imperial Capital at the moment, stationed within the palace. Facing the howling powerful Undead, his blood energy even shot up to the sky, turning into a crimson giant, standing proudly in front of Empress Xi Qing. Yes, the Analysis Department of Human Civilization naturally did not overlook the possibility of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty being attacked, and even considered the possibility of the Human Mother Planet being attacked. Although there were no allied troops stationed there, the elite of Great Yan were also stationed within the Imperial Capital. The Empress herself was no weakling. Actually, she was the strongest of this civilization! In the end, so-called strategic conspiracies still had to be compared to real strength! Accompanied by a clear and unmistakable phoenix cry, a sea of flames rose into the sky, turning into a massive fire phoenix that soared overhead, sweeping away the surging coldness and invigorating all the soldiers and civil and military officials who were rushing to the scene in madness! "Truly taking Great Yan for a soft persimmon," Empress Xi Qing sneered, her hands clasping a golden imperial sword as she looked out over the swarming Undead, her voice booming, "Form up the formation!" As her words fell, 30 million soldiers of the Forbidden Army roared in unison, with their spiritual power converging wildly, transforming into divine beasts, roaring at the hordes of Undead in the sky. The first wave of Undead instantly disintegrated and dissipated! The Great Yan Imperial Capital, was not so easy to take down. Explore stories on My Virtual Library Empire However, the resolve of the Undead was equally astonishing. The moment the military formation was activated, whether it was Empress Xi Qing, Military God Mu Zhan, or the other civil and military officials, all their expressions subtly changed. Because a more powerful yin energy was rising! Compared to before, there was not much change in numbers, but the quality was incomparable! Those were third stage Ghost Kings! In this period, exactly three Ghost Kings had successfully advanced to the third stage, which was the result of 50 billion Undead delaying as a price. In addition, nearly a hundred Ghost Kings, including a dozen that had reached Level 20, launched an attack simultaneously at this moment! The surging yin energy formed huge hands pressing down crazily towards Xi Qing, where it passed, everything froze, corroded, and dissipated; even a touch of it was enough to reduce a Level 8 Soldier to ash! Chapter 214 The End of the Trial and Ranking Rewards The Ghost Kings were acutely aware that they only had the power for one strike!They had to kill the Empress before Shen Hao arrived! Only by doing so could Great Yan fall into chaos, and only then would they have a chance to counterattack! For that one strike, they were putting it all on the line! At the same moment, the Sky Spirit Civilization, even the entire Human Civilization, was subjected to a frenzied onslaught from a billion Undead. At the very least, they could hold back that person for some time! Even if only for an instant, it was enough! In reality, Xi Qing, who was still only at Level 20, was indeed unable to withstand such an attack. At that moment, many people''s faces were etched with despair. Countless Soldiers and even high-ranking officials continuously charged towards that hand symbolizing death, hoping that even sacrificing their lives could slightly deplete the enemy and buy a sliver of a chance for the Empress to survive! Even Mu Zhan was prepared for such a sacrifice. Great Yan could be without him, the Military God, but it could not be without the Empress! However, when Mu Zhan turned around, he noticed that Her Highness the Empress''s expression was not the slightest bit panicked. Instead, it was a mix of helplessness, amazement, and relief. This made Mu Zhan feel as though he had realized something. And at the next moment, his pupils suddenly constricted. Because on the back of the hand that the Empress had raised, a clear engraving appeared! He naturally knew what it was, everyone in the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty knewwhat it was! The strongest Chosen One in this Trial, the guardian deity of Human Civilization, who was known as the Supreme God King and who had truly saved Great Yan and all species! This was Shen Hao''s Imprint, His symbol, and also His power! The next moment, golden lightning mixed with the terrifying Dominator pressure erupted from Xi Qing''s body, and behind her, an enormous figure seated upon the Emperor''s Throne appeared! All were filled with shock as they watched. Even the Fire Phoenix, which symbolized Her Highness the Empress in the high sky, was now circling the giant phantom, continuously dancing around it. But the ones truly impacted by this, even driven to despair, were the numerous Undead! All they wanted was to kill the Empress! But on her person, there was that being''s Imprint and power! Yes, this was a power that had been sealed away! As the Empress of Great Yan, the highest ruler of a civilization, doing so was equivalent to entrusting her life, and even everything about herself, into the hands of another, betting everything of the civilization! Without a doubt, not a single official in the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty could accept this, but what was even more certain was that the Empress had won the bet! Under the Dominator pressure of Shen Hao, even the Undead that had reached the third stage had no possibility of resistance. Those claws that seemed capable of tearing apart heaven and earth, of destroying everything, vanished into smoke the moment Shen Hao''s phantom appeared. All the Ghost Kings tried to flee in every direction, but at this moment, under the will of Shen Hao, how could there be any chance of escape? "It''s over." Witnessing the Undead vanishing into smoke one by one, Xi Qing finally let out a long breath. She knew that this Trial had finally come to an end. Turning her head, she looked back at the slowly dissipating Shen Hao phantom behind her. When she made that decision back then, she felt like she was gambling, but when she truly felt the power of the other party, she understood that this was not a gamble at all. That kind of power was far more real and reliable than mere luck! It''s a pity... Just thinking about facing the next Trial alone, Xi Qing felt a pressure like a mountain collapsing and tsunami unfurling. This Trial had eroded her original confidence and made her realize the terror of the Civilization Trial. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Compared to the power of Shen Hao, she had no confidence that she could lead the Great Yan Civilization forward. "What should I do..." Xi Qing''s gaze was filled with perplexity. However, Shen Hao was unaware of the pressure Xi Qing was facing at the moment; he was busy eliminating the remaining Undead assaulting the Sky Spirit Mother Planet and the Human Mother Planet. Although defensive preparations had been made on all fronts, such a vast number could still result in certain sacrifices. This was the inevitability of war. The quicker the elimination, the lesser the loss. As the Undead began to show signs of defeat and all Soldiers cheered in the final battle for victory, it took just two short days to clear the remaining Undead. And Shen Hao finally reached fifty trillion points. Level 26 Mall, open! It was not long after that all Chosen Ones received the same notification. [The Trial has ended, and the final ranking settlement has begun ahead of time. Please collect your ranking rewards.] [Congratulations, in the second Civilization Trial, you have guarded your civilization. Please review the scores and rewards of this Trial] [The resting period will now begin; please take the time to rest and prepare for the next Trial] [Note: During the resting period, all Chosen Ones cannot earn points; however, the Mall and other functions can still be used normally] "It''s over? There are still nearly ten billion Undead left." Shen Hao seemed a bit regretful. Just like the last Blood Demon Trial, as long as the civilization was deemed to have escaped from the crisis of the Trial, even if there were some remnant forces left, it wouldn''t affect the conclusion of the Trial. The remaining ones could no longer earn points either. However, there was a slight difference from the last time. At this moment, Shen Hao keenly sensed that the Undead World had disappeared. The Inner World that had been attached to the civilization seemed to exist only for the Trial. As soon as the Trial ended, it vanished without a trace. No, it wasn''t just that. The remaining undead also vanished! "After the last trial, the residual Blood Demons were still lingering..." Shen Hao pondered and noted this difference. Regardless, the final ranking would still be calculated, and it was a pleasant surprise. After all, there were still a few days short of the expected time. He had hesitated whether to delay for a few more days. He didn''t succeed in the end, but if the settlement still happened, that would be a considerable gain. Under the effect of the external system, a single settlement meant three Golden Legendary Civilization Treasures, with the personal rewards being equally substantial! "The trial has ended, now comes the moment of harvest," Shen Hao put aside all other matters, focusing his attention on the Chosen One panel. First was the reward for the last ranking. [Your civilization has achieved first place in the third ranking settlement of this trial.] [As the Chosen One with the highest contribution value within the civilization, you will make a reward choice for your civilization.] [Please choose any three from the following three rewards.] [1, Heavenly Tribulation System] [2, Dao Pill Workshop] [3, Planet Engine] "These three rewards..." Shen Hao''s eyes slightly brightened. Unlike the previous rewards, which seemed a bit ambiguous just by their names, the names of this time''s rewards were quite straightforward. Especially "Dao Pill Workshop" and "Planet Engine". Shen Hao directly opened the detailed descriptions of these two rewards. [Name: Dao Pill Workshop] [Quality: Golden Legendary] [Level: 26 (40)] [Originating from the great creation of a powerful Cultivation Civilization, combining the Alchemy Dao with automation to create a Dao Pill Workshop that broke the monopoly of alchemists over elixirs, liberating the productive forces of elixir production and making a great contribution to the prosperity of civilization.] [Note 1: Maximum production is limited to certain specific Purple Epic elixirs] [Note 2: If a large number of alchemists work on the assembly line, production efficiency and product quality will be improved.] [Name: Planet Engine] [Quality: Golden Legendary] [Level: 26 (40)] [True expeditions mean bringing your mother planet along!] [Note: Level 21 unlocks the Curvature Engine, Level 31 unlocks the Superluminal Engine.] After carefully reading the text on the basic introductions, one could say that the contents of these two rewards were indeed almost as called, and for a civilization, they were both considerably impactful. Especially the Dao Pill Workshop! Right now, although human civilization has obtained a good amount of extraordinary resources through cultivation and trade with the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization, their application remains quite rudimentary. There''s no helping it. Just like the professions of artifact refiners and alchemists, whether it''s various magic potions on the Magic Road or various elixirs on the Cultivation Path, the core lies in the "person". In the Transcendents. Let alone them, even the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization, in this regard, are only at the stage of manual production. The production efficiency is not high. Otherwise, alchemy, which could realize high-efficiency production, wouldn''t have become a separate path of civilization all on its own. Currently, the resources provided to people are either simple applications of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, or high-quality resources directly purchased from the Mall. While it may seem workable, clearly, this utilization essentially involves huge waste. Waste of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures as well as waste of points! But now, even without knowing the specific effects of the Dao Pill Workshop, just looking at its function and its Golden Legendary quality, it could at least reduce this waste to some extent. For a civilization that needs to seize every moment to enhance its power, it is invaluable. As for the Planet Engine, its effect is similarly not small. Find more to read at My Virtual Library Empire If it had been obtained during the last ranking settlement, the trial could''ve been even simpler. With the mother planet having mobility, the strategic possibilities are immensely greater. Only to say, it is indeed worthy of being a Golden Legendary Civilization Reward. Even if the level isn''t high, its help to civilization is still astounding! Each one represents a tremendous foundation for any current civilization. Shen Hao then looked at the last reward, "Heavenly Tribulation System". [Name: Heavenly Tribulation System] [Quality: Golden Legendary] [Level: 26 (40)] [A manifestation of the rules from certain worlds. When a Transcendent''s power reaches the threshold to cross extraordinary tiers, they will encounter Heavenly Tribulation. This carries certain risks but also enables one to reap tremendous rewards, reducing the difficulty of transcending tiers and strengthening extraordinary foundations.] [Note 1: After special adjustments, it can be used for most extraordinary paths.] [Note 2: Risks are controllable, however, the greater the risk, the bigger the reward.] Chapter 215 Trial Settlement Rewards "Heavenly Tribulation, it''s actually this Heavenly Tribulation." Shen Hao was also somewhat surprised.When he first saw the words ''Heavenly Tribulation System,'' he had wondered what it could be. But it must be said, the Heavenly Tribulation System''s role is not minor. Now, some ordinary cultivators who had access to ample resources already possessed level seven or eight abilities, and many with outstanding talents had even reached the tenth. Otherwise, they couldn''t have formed such a vast army, let alone withstand the assaults of the undead. However, those who had reached the second stage were few and far between. Excluding the Chosen Ones, only less than five thousand ordinary cultivators had reached the Extraordinary Second Stage! After all, this kind of breakthrough is not so simple, as there exists a clear threshold. But now, with this Heavenly Tribulation System, the number of people breaking through will inevitably greatly increase. As for the risks... they could possibly be mitigated from elsewhere as well. For instance, special equipment, special ammo. Even if certain sacrifices are necessary, they are worthwhile. In the face of the Civilization Trial, exchanging sacrifices for power is always more worthwhile than sacrifices during the trial itself. "Among the three rewards, two are for development," Shen Hao whispered to himself, "It''s quite good." He was quite satisfied with the outcome of the rewards. From the perspective of the Civilization Trial, civilization rewards are actually much more important than personal rewards. However, Shen Hao also had expectations for the personal rewards. He switched to the personal reward interface. [In the third ranking settlement of this trial, you have earned the first place on the Chosen Ones'' leaderboard.] [You can choose any three of the following rewards:] [1. Golden Legendary Ability Ball Experience Pack x100] [2, Ability bar x1] [3, Golden Legendary Profession Exclusive Building x1] "Profession Exclusive Building?" Shen Hao immediately noticed the newly introduced reward category. The experience pack seems to be an inevitable appearance, the ability bar is also good, but the Profession Exclusive Building was somewhat unexpected. From the previous two ranking rewards, anything tagged "Profession Exclusive" had powerful effects. This might be related to Shen Hao''s profession being a Mythical specific one. If it was a choice of one from three, without a doubt, the Profession Exclusive must be chosen! Although it was not a choice of one from three right now, Shen Hao still chose the third reward first. Just like when he first chose the Profession Exclusive Equipment, the selection box popped up again. [Please choose: Attack Type, Defense Type, Utility Type] "Attack and defense... I should not need them," Shen Hao had a certain understanding of his own strength and foundationif the enemy he now faced couldn''t be dealt with by him, then having one more Golden Legendary building might not be decisive. Therefore, he directly chose the Utility Type. [Checking profession] [Generating] [Generation complete, please collect] Along with the final prompt appearing, a ''Great Hall'' beyond description appeared on the interface! Yes, a Great Hall! Shen Hao slightly widened his eyes, even though the image on the interface was just a miniature, he could clearly sense the luxury and grandeur of this Great Hall. It didn''t even have a top! Dominantly golden, with a dazzling Holy Light halo, at first glance, a long golden staircase stretched upward, layer by layer, leading up to a massive golden hall. Even though there was nothing on the hall in the picture, Shen Hao seemed to see gods and Buddhas residing there, overlooking all beneath them. Yes, this hall was clearly not meant for mere mortal emperors, but rather it was meant for the gods of heaven and earth! Shen Hao didn''t ponder further and immediately checked the system information. Discover exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire [Name: Emperor Palace, Lingxiao Hall] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 22 (40)] [Main hall of the Emperor Palace, can enhance the Emperor''s Power, hidden within the Lingxiao Void, and the only path to it is the Heavenly Ascension Ladder. It can appear in any void, houses thirty-six Immortal Official Positions, and those appointed can be promoted in status.] [Note: Part of the Mythical-level building, Emperor Palace!] "This building..." As Shen Hao read the simple introduction, a sense of awe also surged within him. The text was brief, but the information conveyed was not little. Enhancing the Emperor''s Power seemed to possess a function similar to the [Emperor''s Throne], and the ''Heavenly Ascension Ladder'' appeared to have a certain teleportation function, and as for the Immortal Official Positions, there was no need to mention, this was about status! Today, apart from Shen Hao, no other Chosen Ones in human civilization have any advantage in status, which is why Shen Hao valued the Consciousness of the Life Mother Tree so much. Status represents potential and also power beyond levels! Even if the statuses offered by this Golden Legendary building were not on the level of the Life Mother Tree, without a doubt, the chosen thirty-six ''Immortal Officials'' would possess higher potential and stronger power! Even the phrase ''hidden within the void'' seemed to suggest certain concealed and defensive capabilities. The most important aspect was the note. Mythical-level building! This [Emperor Palace, Lingxiao Hall] was actually part of a Mythical-level building! This means that if other parts are collected in the future, could he attain a Mythical-level building exclusive to his profession? Anything related to the Mythical level is never simple! So far, Shen Hao''s strongest foundation, aside from his cheat, was his Mythical Talent and Mythical Level Profession! "It seems, I can''t easily overlook the ranking rewards in the coming trials." Shen Hao didn''t know how long it would take to gather them, but he wouldn''t miss any opportunity that came his way. He claimed all the individual rewards immediately. And after retrieving the "Emperor''s Palace, Lingxiao Palace," Shen Hao was even more amazed. He could clearly feel that a hall, grander and more magnificent than he expected, was situated within some special space. It wasn''t a space similar to a Pocket World Blessed Land; if anything, it resembled the "Undead World" more. It was a relatively independent dimension! At that moment, with just a thought, Shen Hao''s figure appeared above the main seat of the great hall. And the instant he appeared, his body trembled slightly and a massive phantom emerged directly behind him. It was an extension of power, a manifestation of authority, as if he had truly become the Heavenly Emperor, overlooking the entire world with a gaze that could easily reach other planets. If Shen Hao wished, he could materialize the "Heavenly Ascension Ladder" to any place in any world! "Truly deserving of something exclusive to an Emperor," Shen Hao could only sigh with feeling in the end. He naturally felt that this hall was far more than what the introduction detailed. At this moment, he could even feel the "Dominator Domain" spreading and solidifying. Yes, the "Dominator Domain," which like "Dominator pressure", usually required certain consumption to be exhibited, was now fixed around this area. This point alone would make this hall a sacred place for cultivation! And there was more. Looking at the thirty-six clearly visible positions above the hall, Shen Hao sensed it wasn''t just about bestowing Immortal Officials; it seemed he could also section off part of his abilities and mastered laws! When sitting here, he even felt that the hall was beyond Golden Legendary Level! sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It can only be said, truly befitting a part of a Red Mythical construction! "Heavenly Emperor, indeed Emperor!" Shen Hao was very satisfied. However, his expression turned slightly serious. Presently, the ranking rewards were, frankly, just minor rewards. Whether civilization ranking or individual ranking, it was the same. The truly important aspect was the Civilization Trial''s settlement rewards! Both for individuals and for civilization, this was what really mattered. After all, the biggest use of the cheat was to shear the Civilization Trial''s wool, but the quality and quantity of that wool had to be sufficient! With a mix of solemnity and anticipation, Shen Hao opened the trial settlement. [Settling...] The text that appeared briefly underwent rapid change. [Civilization Surviving Individuals Number: 99.2%, Evaluation: SS] [Civilization Ecological Preservation Degree: 95.2%, Evaluation: SS] [Civilization Level Growth Evaluation: SS+] [Overall Evaluation: SS+] [Civilization Rewards as follows:] [1. The concentration of Extraordinary Elements within the planet increased to Level 30] [2. The planet''s diameter increased to three times its size] [3. The number of Chosen One slots increased to three times, to be distributed in succession] [4. Open "Civilization System" page, obtain x3 Subordinate Civilization slots] [Detected your points are the highest in this trial among all civilizations, please check Chosen One rewards] "Civilization System page?" Seeing the fourth reward, Shen Hao was thrilled. Although he did not know exactly what this "Civilization System" entailed, the significance of the words "subordinate civilization" couldn''t be clearer! Clearly, this was what Erin Ellie had seen previously regarding civilization relations! Three slots, enough to comfortably include both the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization. Even though Shen Hao had anticipated this, it still turned out to be the biggest surprise among the settlement rewards! Moreover, the other rewards also slightly exceeded expectations. Shen Hao had thought it would only rise to Level 20, but it turned out to be Level 30! What does an increase in Extraordinary Elements concentration to Level 30 imply? It was an upgrade directly from Level 10 of the first stage to the pinnacle of the third stage! This wasn''t just a threefold increase, calling it three hundredfold wouldn''t be an exaggeration! After all, Extraordinary Elements are not only about concentration but also about quality! Level 30 implies, even without marketplace resources, that even Non-Chosen Ones could rely on the planet''s Extraordinary Elements to achieve Level 30 strength! This was a massive boost to the civilization''s strength! Everyone''s cultivation speed would skyrocket! Moreover, the increase in the planet''s diameter to three times its original size. This reward also came somewhat unexpectedly. The Human Mother Planet is indeed not large, whether the Sky Spirit Mother Planet or Great Yan Mother Planet, they are roughly three or four times the size of the Human Mother Planet. But, an increase to three times the diameter! This was no minor enhancement! Chapter 216 SSS-Class Chosen One Reward! The diameter increased to three times its previous size, meaning the volume had increased an entire twenty-seven times while the surface area also increased by nine times!This type of growth, for a planet, was nothing short of revolutionary. It''s worth noting that even for the Sky Spirit Mother Planet or the Great Yan Mother Planet, their volumes were only about four times that of the Human Mother Planet. Now, the Human Mother Planet''s volume would even surpass theirs by seven times! Such a massive change was indeed beyond Shen Hao''s expectations. He had been worried that continually absorbing other civilizations would lead to overcrowding on the Human Mother Planet, but with such a reward, that concern was completely unnecessary. However, an increase to three times the diameter was admittedly a bit too large. "Is it because of the SS class?" pondered Shen Hao, "The scope of this reward, from any angle, far exceeds the last time. Does the SS class reward so much more than an S class?" Perhaps, it also related to the strength tiers of the civilization. Having only received rewards from passing two trials thus far, it was indeed difficult to predict. However, the richness of the reward was undoubtedly good news. The mere increase in the planet''s volume would bring considerable benefits. Not to mention, the concentration of Extraordinary Elements in the reward wouldn''t be diluted by the vast volume, which would provide the opportunity to cultivate more, stronger Transcendents. And the various other resources were countless. The rewards for passing the trials were indeed much stronger than the ranking rewards. "I wonder what the individual rewards are like." Shen Hao looked eagerly at the individual rewards again. [Calculating...] The same message appeared, then rapidly changed. [Chosen One Points Evaluation: SSS] [Chosen One Strength Growth Evaluation: SS+] [Chosen One Trial Contribution Evaluation: SSS] [Final Evaluation: SSS-] [Please select seven from the following rewards:] [1. Permanently obtain VIP3 status in the store] [2. Obtain one random Red Mythical Ability Ball] [3. Obtain one random Red Mythical Ability Ball] [4. Obtain one random Red Mythical Equipment] [5. Obtain one random Red Mythical Equipment] [6. Obtain a new ability bar X3] [7. Obtain a new ability bar X3] [8. Obtain a minimum Golden Legendary Chosen One building] [9. Obtain a minimum Golden Legendary Contractor drawing qualification] [10. Obtain a minimum Golden Legendary Pet Beast] [11. Obtain 3000 Chosen One spots] [12. Obtain 3000 Chosen One spots] [13. Obtain 100 Chosen One Talent Promotion spots (up to Purple Epic)] [14. Obtain 100 Chosen One Talent Promotion spots (up to Purple Epic)] [15. Obtain 3 Chosen One Talent Promotion spots (up to Golden Legend)] [16. Obtain 5 Mythical Legend Level Treasure Chests] [Note: There is no time limit for selection, please decide carefully] Sixteen rewards to choose from, any seven! Moreover, the contents of the rewards this time had certainly ascended a level compared to last time! Shen Hao couldn''t clearly distinguish whether this was due to a higher tier or because of the SSS class. But it must be said, the richness of the rewards even exceeded his expectations beyond the Civilization Reward. The Civilization Trial was surprisingly generous. "It seems that some rules are fixed." Shen Hao recognized this as he viewed these rewards, "The higher the evaluation, the richer the rewards, this must be a core rule written in the operation of the Civilization Trial." Regarding the Civilization Trial, whether it''s the initial intelligence information injected by the cheat system or the analysis from the Analysis Department, both pointed to a special guess. That is, the Civilization Trial had deviated from its original design standards in certain ways. Not to mention, just the difficulty of these two Civilization Trials was somewhat beyond the "trial" category, more akin to an "apocalypse." Particularly the second one. The combination of the Undead Disaster and the Eternal Night Ice River, if not for the presence of Shen Hao, even powerful civilizations like the Great Yan Civilization and Desert Tower Civilization would likely face an apocalypse in this type of trial. Yet, certain rules still leaned towards "trial" rather than "apocalypse." Such as the ranking rewards, adjusting the difficulty according to the civilization''s strength, and the gradually increasing difficulty over time. The current richness of the settlement rewards undoubtedly further supported this speculation. Especially since Shen Hao was aware that there were no traces of an intelligent controller in the current Civilization Trial. "If the difficulty were reduced a bit, paired with such rich rewards, it would indeed seem like a real trial," Shen Hao breathed out slowly. Regardless, with the existence of the cheat, he always had the opportunity to earn high evaluations and rich rewards. At this moment, after reviewing the sixteen rewards again, he couldn''t help but feel amazed. Just looking at this series of Mythical levels was completely beyond his expectations. So far, among all the known Chosen Ones, only he possessed the foundation of Mythical level. Even for him, he only had a Mythical Talent and a Mythical Level Profession, just two in total. But now, a whole bunch was laid out in front of him! "I can only choose seven," Shen Hao pondered. He then opened his cheat system. As expected, along with the end of the trial, the cheat system had once again entered the "progress bar" period. When Shen Hao looked at the cheats that had been loaded, he also found that most of the cheats had turned grey. Meaning they were temporarily unusable. Map cheats, triple points hacks, and triple drop hacks were still manageable. But the VIP product cheat had also turned grey. This made Shen Hao somewhat heartbroken. This cheat would ensure that a top-tier product appears every time the VIP marketplace refreshes every three days. Without this cheat, it meant no more easily acquiring high-quality, high-level products during the resting period. "Wait for the progress bar, just about thirteen days," Shen Hao finally decided, not to rush in choosing personal rewards. Wait until the refresh of the cheats before deciding. There might be a cheat that allows claiming all ''trial completion rewards''. Although the probability of such a cheat appearing was not high, the likelihood of the VIP3 marketplace cheat appearing was quite high. Only after confirming the cheats could he better choose the rewards. Shen Hao closed the reward claim interface. Next, it was time to receive the Civilization Reward. Clearly, the Civilization Reward would bring significant changes to the entire Human Mother Planet, so the authority to receive the rewards was given to the person who contributed the most, but all Chosen Ones could see the contents of the Civilization Reward. The internet was already boiling over at this point. "The volume has increased by twenty-seven times? My heavens!" "I always felt our mother planet was too small." "Exactly, this reward couldn''t come at a better time." "Level 30 Transcendent Elements concentration, aren''t our cultivation speeds going to skyrocket?" "The number of Chosen Ones has tripled again, six times compared to the beginning." "A huge area along with dense Spiritual Energy, our planet is directly transforming into an Immortal cultivation world." "I can hardly imagine what life will be like in the future." "..." Clearly, most people were equally shocked by the content of the rewards. Although the emergence of the Civilization Trial had already changed the fate of the entire civilization and brought about uncertainties about the future, the huge changes at present were moving in a favorable direction, especially the Level 30 Extraordinary Elements, which affected everyone''s personal interests! Flying and escaping, immortality, such unimaginable things in the past had now truly become possible! The trials were indeed terrifying, but at this moment, many people still harbored hope for the future. As long as they could overcome the trials, they would gain everything! Not just humans, but also those Species that had joined Human Civilization were equally excited at this moment. SS-grade evaluation! Compared to the evaluation and rewards they received from the last trial, the high evaluation and abundant rewards received by Human Civilization were unimaginable to them. This truly let them see the hope of overcoming the trials and becoming stronger increasingly! Not just these joiners, at this moment, the people of Sky Spirit and Great Yan were equally excited. While most people were paying attention to other rewards, they were focusing on the fourth reward from the start. Affiliated Civilization! "Your Highness, this is the only chance for Great Yan to survive through the brutal Civilization Trials and to become stronger and go further!" the envoy stationed in Human Civilization by Great Yan immediately dialed a direct communication to Her Highness the Empress, his tone filled with uncontrollable excitement, "Missing this opportunity, we may never encounter such a powerful civilization with boundless future again!" Such obviously biased words should not have been spoken by him, but he truly feared losing this opportunity. Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After knowing that the trial had ended, everyone inevitably worried about the next trial. Especially for the people of Sky Spirit and Great Yan, even ordinary soldiers understood, the only reason they had managed through this trial with such minimal cost was because of the presence of Human Civilization and the existence of the strongest Chosen One. What if the next trial is even more brutal? In the face of Civilization Trials, survival is always the first pursuit. Sticking close to Human Civilization is clinging to the hope of survival! Empress Xi Qing knew this well too, hence she did not blame the envoy and after pondering for a moment, without the court''s permission, directly said, "Submit the application on my behalf, I will personally visit Human Civilization, to meet with Emperor Wu Shang." For an Empress to use the word "meet," the attitude was very clear. Even if it spread out, most people in Great Yan could accept it. Especially the high ministers. When the disparity in strength is so vast, submission is not a humiliation. Moreover, not long ago, they had clearly seen the Empress''s hand bearing the imprint representing that individual, which saved her and also the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty... This was already a form of submission. Chapter 217 The Promotion of the Entire World! ```Submission, such a thing, becomes much easier once the first step is taken. In fact, at this moment, Xi Qing''s excitement and surprise were no less than that of her envoy. After the Civilization Trial ended, just the thought of the upcoming Trial filled her with an indescribable sense of immense pressure. Her people might still trust her, but she found it increasingly difficult to trust herself. The first time she saw the words "Affiliated Civilization," she even felt it was a sign from the Heavenly Dao. And it was the greatest fortune for the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. "No matter the cost, we must secure a spot for Great Yan!" Xi Qing''s gaze was extremely resolute. This might have been the most correct decision she made as the Emperor of Great Yan. Meanwhile, on the Human Mother Planet, as the sunlight began to softly brighten once more, the Chosen One Association together with the Global United Front released a regulation. It directed everyone to emerge from the Underground Cities in turn. After all, it was still unclear what form this increase in size was taking. Staying underground might pose certain risks. People quickly received orders to set aside their work, gather valuable possessions, and queue up to head to the surface. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Li Tao was among the first batch from his Underground City. He used to be a construction worker responsible for building the Underground City; when the Senya people arrived, he became a battery factory worker. The moment he received his orders, he began packing his things, and his colleagues, also among the first to leave the Underground City, were excitedly discussing. "Finally, we can leave the underground." "I heard the sun has come out!" "But the surface temperature is still minus fifty degrees." "Just fifty degrees, that''s nothing for us, I don''t even need to activate my heating belt." "You''re right, we''re all little Supermen now." "..." Indeed, the reason they were chosen as the first batch was because they had fairly good Extraordinary Power. Although they had been busy and tired during this period, they had earned many contribution points, and moreover, the prices of some basic resources were continuously dropping; by now, virtually all of them had achieved Level 3, even Level 4 strength. Li Tao was Level 4. If he reached Level 5, he could become part of the reserve military personnel. This had always been a slight regret for Li Taothe reserve forces weren''t as dangerous, but they had much better benefits. "Li Tao." Someone beside him slapped his shoulder heavily and smiled, "Your kid is in the thirteenth kindergarten, right? Let''s pick up our kids together later; I miss my little one so much." "Who doesn''t miss them?" Speaking of his children, Li Tao too smiled, "I even promised to take them camping." "You said that too? I did as well. Let''s go together with both our families, and call some more buddies." "Sure, you arrange it." Li Tao nodded with a laugh, his face revealing his anticipation. Although living in the Underground City had only been for a short two months, most people were already longing for the sunshine, the sky, and the plants and flowers. The warm lighting of the Underground City simply could not make up for all of this. The warmth brought by the lights was incomparable to the natural world. Now, at last, they could go out. Filled with anticipation and excitement, Li Tao and his colleagues queued up and took the elevator to the surface. The moment they opened the door, the howling cold wind hit them, and everything in sight was covered in ice, almost making one doubt whether the Trial was really over. But people quickly noticed the dim sky, and the sun that was becoming visibly brighter to the naked eye. "It''s really over!" At this instant, Li Tao felt an urge to cry. He had been on a surface mission before, where the howling wind could easily sweep a person away, the cold was almost freezing everything, and the sky was so dark that not even the slightest bit of light was visible. Even though it was still cold now, just the sight of the sun in the sky was enough to excite everyone. Some even started cheering loudly, not caring about the cold as they opened their arms and ran excitedly, tilting their heads back to bask in the sunlight. It wasn''t until personal terminals issued new orders that people reluctantly regrouped. Nowadays, everyone''s tasks were directly assigned by their terminals. Although they had managers and heads of departments at various levels, the powers of these leaders were strictly limited; this was a system advantage that maintained order at the grassroots level during the Trial. It also made people accustomed to following the directives given by their terminal tasks. And those who were the first to leave the Underground City didn''t have no tasks at all, they were responsible for clearing the cities and the ground. After being ravaged by fierce winds, most of the original cities were in ruins, with many tall buildings directly collapsed. For people to live on the surface again, most cities needed to be demolished and rebuilt. This, too, was one of the tasks for the upcoming rest period. As more and more people returned to the surface, the climate continued to warm, snow and ice began to melt, some of the plants that had been frozen started showing green again, and people were pleasantly surprised to discover that these plants had not completely diedthe Life Force from the Life Mother Tree and the World Tree had sustained their lives. Until two days later, when everyone had reached the surface and found relatively open spaces to stand in. Their personal terminals also initiated a countdown. The countdown to the changes of the world. ``` Li Tao had already reunited with his family; he was holding one child with one hand and looking at the countdown with anticipation alongside his wife. Until the last second. The earth trembled slightly. Li Tao saw with utmost clarity that the ground next to him began to extend! It was an undoubtedly bizarre sensation, as if someone was controlling it on a computer, simply stretching the map out! But if you looked carefully, you could see that some of the ground and soil were being born out of thin air, identical to what was already there. The speed was not slow, and it was extremely smooth; there was no squeezing or compacting happening. The distance between Li Tao and his wife, which was originally just over a meter, was now visibly increasing without his wife moving an inch, and everything around them was the same; many people even fell on their butts to the ground, but the soil they were sitting on showed no change whatsoever. Even the ground where people''s feet stood seemed to stay the same size as well. "Look at the city!" someone suddenly exclaimed. Li Tao raised his head to look towards the city not far away. That moment was filled with shock. Because the buildings in the city were clearly changing; some stayed put, while the ones in the suburbs were noticeably shifting! "I get it now," someone seemed to have realized. "Areas with human intervention remain unchanged, and those without extend and spread!" "That''s right, it''s really like that," more and more people realized. "Roads, houses, squares, none of them are affected." "Then the Underground City should be fine, too." "Damn, this is too epic." "The methods of the Civilization Trial are beyond our imagination." "I''m starting to doubt if this world is realit feels like a computer program that can do whatever it wants." "..." Everyone was shocked by the changes happening around them. Although they had long known about the mystery and power of the Civilization Trial, the scene before them still surpassed everyone''s understanding. Land was expanding out of nowhere, perfectly avoiding damage to individuals and architectural structures of civilization! Until everything settled down, the people who had been standing close together on the ground now found themselves almost nine times farther apart than before! Li Tao''s wife ran over to him, her face full of shock; they also discovered that gravity seemed unchanged. And that wasn''t all. The Extraordinary Elements in the air were visibly changing at an observable rate. It was like a tide of Spiritual Energy had surged. Many people even sat down right where they were, eager to begin Cultivation. "This is too amazing," said Li Tao''s wife, her face filled with emotion as though she was still immersed in the scenes from moments ago. "I could never have dreamed of such a fantastical scene." "Indeed it''s amazing," Li Tao nodded, his gaze lingering on his wife''s face when he suddenly noticed that the faint crow''s feet at the corners of her eyes had vanished. This left him somewhat stunned. No, this was not a dream. His wife looked younger, and so did he. The Civilization Trial had been underway for over eight months now, and everything had drastically changed. "Why are you looking at me like that?" Li Tao''s wife felt a bit embarrassed. "I was just thinking," Li Tao started to smile, holding his child as he looked around at everything, "if we can keep overcoming the Trials, whether our lives will continue to get better." "They definitely will!" The longing and anticipation in Li Tao''s wife''s eyes mirrored his own. The power surging within them, as well as the planet beneath their feet that was now even larger and would become more prosperous, all showcased the potential. At this moment, countless others, just like them, were filled with hope for the future! And it wasn''t just the average person. Even the powerful Chosen Ones and the officials wielding authority were excitedly observing the changes taking place in the whole world. "It''s expanding proportionally!" Find your next read at My Virtual Library Empire "The mineral resources have all increased!" "It''s not just an increase, in some places Extraordinary Resources traces have been detected!" "That''s right, some resources have undergone transformation to become Extraordinary." "Cities and the Underground City both remain undamaged! There''s hardly any change in gravity, either." "The amount of Extraordinary Elements has grown too much, my Cultivation speed is now at least ten times faster than before!" "This reward is too generous; our Mother Planet has now become a powerful Extraordinary World!" "This is the advancement of the entire world!" "..." Chapter 218 Focus on Development During the Rest Period It''s no wonder they''re so excited; the benefits brought about by this change even surpass their expectations.After all, increasing the desert ninefold versus increasing the richness of the land ninefold are entirely different concepts. The latter can truly bring about immense benefits! Moreover, these are benefits already secured! Prior to this, in comparison to worlds like the Sky Spirit Mother Planet and the Great Yan Mother Planet, the Human Mother Planet was like a barren resource desert, especially in the realm of Extraordinary Resources. If it weren''t for the Secret Realm rewards from the last Trial that somewhat made up for it, all of Human Civilization''s Extraordinary Resources would have had to rely on the marketplace and imports. This would undoubtedly slow down the pace of development. Now, with just one SS-grade Trial reward, this shortcoming has been directly rectified! The high level of Human Civilization is already eager to properly develop the planet! Shen Hao is also paying attention to the changes in the world. For him, the feeling is even more pronounced. After all, as the Emperor, the Human Mother Planet can be considered his territory. The connection between him and Human Civilization has extended to the entire planet. After all, this planet is where the majority of humans live. Thus, at this moment, he can clearly see many things that ordinary people cannot. For instance, Extraordinary Elements have already formed something akin to "Dragon Veins" in certain places. Furthermore, some areas are slowly forming "Demon Crystals" and "Spirit Stones." Even more so, Shen Hao has seen a flower that contains unique Spiritual Power slowly coming into existence in the depths of the desert. There are also many other indescribable wonders. The gathering places of "Dragon Veins," natural "Thunder Pools," giant rocks imbued with Yin Yang Power, and ice exuding a chilling aura... This makes Shen Hao realize that the rewards are not just as simple as the brief text description. Now, the Human Mother Planet is no longer purely a material world; there is an abundance of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, a multitude of emerging Extraordinary Rules awaiting development and exploration. "However, these things are primarily concentrated in the directions of Magic and Cultivation," Shen Hao squints slightly, "In addition, there is a certain amount of alchemy, Martial Arts, and plant sacrifice related Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, although few, they are present." Clearly, the birth of these Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures is closely related to the path of civilization. After all, the "Extraordinary Elements" obtained from the Trial rewards are actually a kind of "Universal Elements," and nearly all Extraordinary Systems can cultivate and transform under these elements. Theoretically, the manifestation as rules and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures should not have a clear focus. It seems that there are many rules in the Civilization Trial that have not been directly mentioned outright. However, gathering the strength of an entire civilization is surely something that can be mastered gradually. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Formulate development plans, then push forward quickly; do not waste valuable rehabilitation time," Shen Hao swiftly orders, "Now is the time for revival from ruins." Indeed, the end of the Trial does not mean one can completely relax. The rest period is incredibly precious, especially when no one knows exactly how long it will last. There are far too many tasks at hand. Following Shen Hao''s orders, everyone springs into action. Fiora''s role becomes evident once again. Supporting the Global United Front, it quickly passes one policy after another, then promptly disseminates them, precisely dividing the tasks among everyone. The first task is the reconstruction of ground cities. The original cities have been almost entirely destroyed and are clearly uninhabitable; even if they were, the old city construction could not meet the current needs of civilization. Many new technologies and ideas must be integrated into the current cities. This is particularly true for Cultivation and security. When Human Civilization first emerged thousands of years ago, cities were built near rivers; now, however, cities need to be built near "Dragon Veins," where Extraordinary Elements are most abundant. Additionally, "Formations" that cover the entire city need to be built, both to further gather Extraordinary Elements and to enhance city defense. After this Trial, the security of cities has already become a priority. Even though humans lack some experience in this area, fortunately, both the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization have experience in this kind of construction. Coupled with the capabilities and heavy industries absorbed from the Desert Tower Civilization. Science, Magic, and Cultivation will be integrated into the new cities. Even in this process, they will deepen their learning of these three paths, eagerly accumulating experience and fundamentally enhancing the foundation and capabilities of Human Civilization. Apart from city construction, the restoration and application of nature are also underway simultaneously. Today''s entire Human Civilization, even with the addition of new Species, still has a total population of only nine billion. With their current levels of productivity, building cities that can accommodate nine billion beings won''t take much time. Yet, this vast land must be put to use as quickly as possible. Although the Life Mother Tree and the World Tree have protected some animals and plants, and a large number of new plants, including Extraordinary Plants, have appeared on the expanded land, leaving nature to restore itself would simply be too slow. Shen Hao immediately mobilizes all the Senya people, collaborating with the Life Mother Tree and the World Tree, to comprehensively restore and enhance the natural environment of the Human Mother Planet. ``` Even at the expense of a huge amount of money, he purchased a large batch of seeds for various extraordinary resources, as well as a massive number of Extraordinary Creatures with breeding value, from the mall. He strived to ensure that within the shortest time, every person within the civilization would have cultivation resources sufficient to match the current Mother Planet. Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire It is known that, as of now, Human Civilization had only surpassed the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization in terms of high-end combat power. But at the average level of the lower ranks, it was still somewhat behind. This was naturally an opportunity to catch up. The city and nature, these two fields, would become the focal points of Human Civilization''s development during this rest period. Of course, these are not the only areas in need of development. Such as the advancement of high-tech heavy industry, research in alchemy technology, the integration of various industrial levels, training in cultivation techniques, research on rare equipment... The myriad tasks await revival; it is not just an empty phrase, but a reality. Shen Hao also quickly realized that in order to accelerate development in various fields, it was not enough to just shut the doors and develop on their own. Although the Trial had ended, the mother planets of the other civilizations had not disappeared; clearly, they would all spend the rest period together. "Send out spaceships to empty out everything of value from both the Desert Tower Mother Planet and Louis''s Mother Planet, especially the Ancient Relics within the Louis Civilization," Shen Hao ordered, "Also, draft a more detailed document for the affiliated civilizations; both the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization must become our Affiliated Civilizations." Indeed, this was the decision made as soon as he was aware of the existence of the subordinate civilization system. One magic, one cultivation, indeed very fitting. Originally, the Desert Tower Civilization was also very suitable as a supplement for the technological path, but sadly, the current Desert Tower Civilization had already lost its qualificationthe Human Civilization had completely swallowed the Desert Tower Civilization. This was verified by the Civilization Trial. In the last settlement, there was no ranking calculated for the Desert Tower Civilization, just like the initial situation with the Siti and other civilizations. This meant that although there were still 15 billion people surviving from the Desert Tower Civilization, in reality, according to the judgment of the Civilization Trial, this civilization had already perished. The remaining 15 billion people were all under the absolute rule of Human Civilization. Aside from the larger population, they were no different from the Siti people, the Senya people, and the Mongolians. The Louis Civilization was the same. However, the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization were completely different. They were still recognized by the Civilization Trial. If they are not listed as subordinate civilizations, they would be ushered into the next Trial when it starts. "President," Gong Dong reported the suggestions of the Analysis Department, "The Analysis Department believes that it''s best we host a formal ceremony for the signing of the subordinate civilizations." "A ceremony?" Shen Hao nodded. According to the rules of the Civilization Trial, as long as the Human Civilization extended an invitation to affiliate and more than eighty percent of the Chosen Ones within the target civilization agreed, a subordinate relationship that is recognized by the Civilization Trial could be established, and they would jointly accept the trials as a united civilization system. But that was merely the rule of the Civilization Trial. In reality, to establish such a relationship, indeed a formal ceremony is needed. After all, this relationship concerns not just the Chosen Ones but also every person within the civilizations. Especially since neither the Sky Spirit Civilization nor the Great Yan Civilization had stepped into the information age. Their ordinary citizens, in fact, do not have sufficient understanding of Human Civilization. A formal ceremony could also deepen the recognition of common individuals on both sides and clarify the "Sovereign Civilization" status of Human Civilization. "In that case, I do have a plan," Shen Hao suddenly looked around at this Lingxiao Palace. Since he had withdrawn from the Mage Tower, he had not lived there but had moved here instead. After all, this Golden Legendary building imparted no small enhancement to his power. It even helped his cultivation speed to a certain extent. So now, he was sitting on the "Emperor''s Throne," at the highest point of the Lingxiao Palace, with the "Emperor''s Scepter" floating on his left, Fiora''s true form floating on his right, he was gently stroking the Sky Splitting Venerable Beast Little Kong in his arms, and behind him, a vast shadow loomed, its starry eyes overseeing the entire world. If it were not for remote communication and Gong Dong had to report directly in front of him, he might not be able to stand steady. At this moment, Shen Hao truly possessed a semblance of the "Heavenly Emperor." Without exaggeration, just this posture alone is the strongest "ceremony"! "Have them prepare," Shen Hao said after outlining the capabilities of the Lingxiao Palace and his plan, adding, "Also, one of the thirty-six ''Immortal Official'' positions is yours." "Yes!" Gong Dong instinctively responded, but he remained in somewhat of a daze even after the communication was cut off. After a while, as if he had finally digested everything, his face revealed surprise and excitement. He began to look forward to the "ceremony" with immense anticipation, an event that would certainly be remembered by countless people of the three civilizations! ``` Chapter 219 Ascend the Heavenly Ladder, An Audience with the Heavenly Emperor! Shen Hao had already realized that if he wanted to establish a long-term affiliated alliance, Human Civilization indeed needed more dignity and a higher status than before. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.After all, even species that had joined Human Civilization could potentially betray it, let alone those in the Affiliated Alliance. The Civilization Trial did not impose a rule against betrayal. To secure rights and status, to ensure the stability of the civilization system, Human Civilization had to rely solely on its own efforts. And naturally, the biggest confidence of Human Civilization was him. Fortunately, at the current moment, the initiative was in their hands. The Sky Spirit Civilization and Great Yan Civilization had applied several days ago to become affiliated civilizations, but due to the reason "awaiting Shen Hao''s decision," their applications had been temporarily postponed without a clear response. On one hand, Shen Hao had indeed been occupied with numerous matters over the past few days; on the other, it was necessary to assert control. And now, it was indeed time. On the seventh day following the end of the Civilization Trial, the Sky Spirit Civilization and Great Yan Civilization both received a response from Human Civilization. Shen Hao would allow, at a specific time, the Sky Spirit Sage Council and the Emperor of Great Yan to come for an audience. He requested that they make the message public and set off in the official posture of applicants for affiliated civilization status within the specified time. His purpose in doing so was not hard to understand, but for the rulers of these two civilizations, this was an extremely delightful response. Especially for the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. The Empress of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty and various civil and military ministers had a stronger desire to survive than the Sky Spirit Civilization. Empress Xi Qing also bore a pressure far greater than what could be shared among the members of The Sage''s Council. Thus, faced with the announcement from Human Civilization, Xi Qing accepted it directly and even convened a court meeting to announce it, setting the tone alongside several ministers, including Military God Mu Zhan. "We must secure the quota for an affiliated civilization of Human Civilization!" Xi Qing even asserted directly in the court. There were many supporters, but there were also dissenters. A large part of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, still immersed in their past status on the planet, recognized the necessity of becoming an affiliated civilization but opposed the Empress''s unyielding stance. "Even as an affiliated civilization, we must maintain the dignity of Great Yan," some radical ministers even wept loudly in the hall, "As the Emperor of Great Yan, Your Majesty should inspire self-improvement, how can you flatter so obsequiously, it really is humiliating, humiliating indeed." At that moment, Xi Qing really wanted to curse. Dignity? Although she came from the jianghu, any old hand in the jianghu knew that dignity and respect must be earned through strength. Only those young masters who just entered the jianghu would still think they had dignity when they had no real skills! If they did not secure this affiliated civilization spot, the next Trial would likely be the time of Great Yan''s extinction! Fortunately, the truly high-ranking civil and military ministers were not so foolish, especially Military God Mu Zhan, who had participated in the last undead war and was very aware of the power and potential of Human Civilization. He was equally clear about the style of Human Civilization. As long as Great Yan Civilization could bring sufficient benefits to Human Civilization, there was no need to worry about being abandoned at will. Becoming an affiliated civilization was indeed the greatest opportunity for Great Yan Civilization to survive in the Civilization Trial. Thus, under the unanimous promotion of the Empress and the civil and military ministers, the application to become an affiliated civilization of Human Civilization was declared to all, and it was decided that three days later, the Empress would personally lead the ministers to meet the strongest being of Human Civilization. After the message spread, the public''s reaction was quite strong. After all, Great Yan had not entered the information age, and apart from the soldiers who had participated in the battles, the majority of the ordinary populace did not understand the strength of Human Civilization. And there were also many sects, gangs, and various forces interwoven. For a time, various voices emerged. The authority of the Empress was even slightly damaged. But regardless, the day to depart finally arrived. According to the message from Human Civilization, they didn''t need to do anything; they would naturally understand when the time came. However, Xi Qing still held a grand ceremonial departure. On the high mountain used for sacrifice to heaven and earth by Great Yan, dressed in Emperor''s clothes, with civil and military officials following behind, countless bell tones rang out at once. Under the enormous magic array, accompanied by Xi Qing''s voice echoing in the high sky. All the people of the Imperial City could hear distinctly. After finishing the previously recited sacrificial text to heaven and earth, Xi Qing solemnly bowed towards the sky. At this moment, she felt the gaze from Shen Hao, and though she felt confident about obtaining the quota, she couldn''t help but feel nervous. She took a deep breath and in a deep voice said, "Emperor of Great Yan earnestly requests an audience with the Supreme Emperor of Human Civilization!" Accompanied by this voice, like the earlier sounds, it reverberated far away. Xi Qing had thought that at the next moment, she and her retinue would disappear into the distance. The Supreme Emperor of Human Civilization had such great power, frequently demonstrated during the wars. But A golden radiance suddenly emerged in the high sky, shining on Xi Qing and the civil and military officials, and even on the citizens of the Imperial City and people further away. At that moment, everyone subconsciously looked up. Then, they all displayed expressions of incomparable shock! High above the clouds, radiating golden light that illuminated the entire earth, was a tremendously large golden palace! Words failed to describe everything the people saw. For the palace was so majestic, so enormous, it completely surpassed human imagination. It even soared higher than the clouds, shined brighter than the Great Sun, and even from the ground looking up, one could feel an indescribable supreme authority. Was this the residence of the Supreme Emperor of Human Civilization? No, this was clearly the Immortal Realm! It was the Heavenly Palace! Stay tuned with My Virtual Library Empire Some Qi Refiners at this moment nearly went mad! "That is the legendary Immortal Palace!" "I feel the presence of immortal essence, true and genuine immortal essence!" "Ranked among the Immortal Class, immortal and undying!" "That one already possesses the potential of an Immortal Emperor!" "..." Indeed, unlike the previously acquired Mage Tower, the Lingxiao Palace, from any angle, resembled an Immortal Palace. For many cultivators of the Great Yan Civilization, they might not understand where the power of a spacecraft lay, but they absolutely grasped the concept of "Immortal Emperor." Ranked among the Immortal Class, immortal and undying, was the ultimate pursuit of every Qi Refiner! It was also the greatest mythological legend of this civilization. Some of the common folk who witnessed the enormous Immortal Palace high in the sky, even knelt down on the ground, overwhelmed with excitement. The next moment, an even more shocking scene appeared. Right before everyone''s eyes, a golden ladder descended layer by layer from the Immortal Palace above the clouds, accompanied by a grand and prolonged sound that echoed through the heavens and the earth! "Announcing the Emperor of Great Yan, ascending the Heavenly Ladder, to pay homage to the Heavenly Emperor!" Ascend the Heavenly Ladder! Pay homage to the Heavenly Emperor! This grand sound undoubtedly plunged every onlooker into profound astonishment. Even those courtiers who held opposing views, upon seeing the golden ladder extend right in front of the Empress, were also in a state of deep shock. They knew that the strongest of Human Civilization were powerful, but the scene before them could not merely be described as powerful! That grand palace, that ladder extending from the void, all far exceeded their understanding. It was as if, it truly was a genuine Immortal Palace, and indeed a genuine Heavenly Emperor! Ultimately, it was Empress Xi Qing who first recovered. Taking a deep breath, she turned and looked at over ten of the highest ranking court officials behind her, and said gravely, "My beloved subjects, join me in ascending the Heavenly Ladder, to pay homage to the Heavenly Emperor!" Her eyes still retained a hint of astonishment at this moment. Indeed, she had long understood the strength of Human Civilization and the power of that "Emperor", and she knew that today''s ceremony was to formally establish the affiliation and to declare it throughout Great Yan. But she had not anticipated such a shocking scene as the one before her. The Immortal Palace amidst the clouds, the Heavenly Ladder reaching straight into the sky! All of this surpassed her imagination. At this moment, Xi Qing, just like all the civil and military officials, seemed to have a clear recognition in their minds. The one located above the clouds deserved the name of Heavenly Emperor! Xi Qing took the first step onto the Heavenly Ladder. As it appeared, it seemed illusory, but upon stepping onto it, everything became incredibly solid. With each step forward, everything became more and more real, especially the massive palace they saw as they looked up, resonating with a palpable reverence in their hearts. Ascending the Heavenly Ladder was not merely a process, but a ceremonious act. A formal audience, establishing authority. It was one of the functions of this legendary structure. The Dominator''s pressure and the Emperor''s Power would penetrate the heart in a gentle yet firm manner during this ceremony. Everyone who ascended the Heavenly Ladder would retain in their hearts a reverence for both this great palace and Shen Hao. As everyone approached the massive palace, they also saw another group of people, and they were the Sky Spirit Civilization''s Sages, likewise appearing on the Heavenly Ladder. Indeed, the Heavenly Ladder directly crossed through the void, appearing both in the Great Yan Civilization and the Sky Spirit Civilization! Realizing this, both groups experienced even greater shock between them. Not until they continued upward, really approaching the great palace, did a massive ethereal shadow also appear before everyone. This ethereal shadow was a manifestation of Shen Hao''s status, seemingly enveloping cosmic galaxies within, boundless and vast, and also carried the dignity of an emperor. Even Empress Xi Qing, the most powerful among them, felt an unbearable suppression at this moment. So much so that she dared not look any longer, bowed her head, and proceeded forward with utmost respect, finally stepping into the great hall! Chapter 220 Offer Absolute Loyalty! Watching their expressions, Shen Hao knew the ceremony had been quite a success.It could be said that the purpose of Lingxiao Palace lay in places like these. This grand hall could engrave his suppression deep into the hearts of the people. At this moment, the grand hall was not only occupied by Shen Hao alone. In the past three days, fifteen out of the thirty-six Immortal Official positions had been determined, all of them being Chosen Ones. They now gathered here as representatives of Human Civilization to participate in the formal signing ceremony of the Affiliated Civilization treaty. At this moment, Yang Jun stepped forward first. "Welcome to Lingxiao Palace." He was wearing an antique-style robe, meticulously designed by a costume artist and made of extraordinary materials. Under the backdrop of the grand hall, his entire demeanor appeared extraordinarily refined. The rest were mostly the same. These had been prepared within the past three days. Do not underestimate these details. As the absolute leader in the newly established civilization system, Human Civilization must show its strength and the hope of overcoming the Trial to the other civilizations. This is the core of maintaining the integrity of the system, and even such details can play a part. At this moment, everyone, including Xi Qing, was solemn. For them, this was akin to entrusting the fate of their own civilizations into the hands of Human Civilization, and naturally, they hoped that Human Civilization would show the proper regard. At least, the current scene was sufficient for them to justify to the citizens within their own civilizations. "Sky Spirit Civilization and Great Yan Civilization have fought alongside Human Civilization in this Trial and established a profound friendship. Since you have all come here at this moment, you surely wish to continue this friendship for a long time," Yang Jun continued solemnly, "but in order for it to last, there cannot be a lack of order. The President has convened everyone here today to clarify the order that should exist within the civilization system." Everyone tensed up slightly. Even Sky Spirit Civilization was no different. Prior to this, they had indeed established a good relationship with Human Civilization, but clearly, in the face of the Civilization Trial, so-called "friendship" was the least reliable. Those who needed the slots for affiliated civilizations the most right now were them. From the perspective of Human Civilization, there was no necessity to sign with them. After all, their power had already fallen behind that of humans. "Mr. Yang, please be assured," Xi Qing spoke up at this moment, surprisingly in clear and fluent Chinese, "We have not come here solely to seek the protection of Human Civilization by exploiting the friendship formed in battle. We also have the determination to bear all the responsibilities that come with being an affiliated civilization." This was the result of discussions Xi Qing had with her ministers in the past few days. In the face of the Civilization Trial, it was foolish to rely solely on the protection of other civilizations without taking any action. The most substantial advantage of becoming an affiliated civilization of Human Civilization was not to get protection, but to be able to share in the potential of Human Civilization. Access to high-level malls, powerful technology, a stable order... and now the addition of abundant resources. All of this, if they could share just a portion, would enhance their potential far beyond their own! For this, they were willing to give their all! "No matter how cruel or hopeless the future trials may be, the Sky Spirit Civilization will surely perish before Human Civilization," Leman even said at the moment, his tone firm, "This point can be written into the covenant!" "Great Yan agrees as well!" Xi Qing followed up quickly. Whether it was the other ministers of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty or the other Sages of the Sky Spirit Civilization, there was no disagreement with these words. Clearly, this was not merely Xi Qing and Leman''s personal decision, but the collective will of the ruling class of their civilizations. At least at this moment, they were indeed willing to give everything for the slot of an affiliated civilization. Yang Jun seemed about to say something, but his expression suddenly shifted, and he respectfully made way. All eyes were instantly on Shen Hao, seated upon the throne. Even Xi Qing, who had interacted privately with Shen Hao several times, felt a suffocating pressure at this moment. The fate of their civilization hung on a thread. "I have only one demand of you," Shen Hao looked at everyone, speaking slowly, "offer absolute loyalty." As his words fell, Xi Qing was the first to bow deeply and kneel to the ground, performing a grand kowtow. This was the second time she had knelt in her life. The last time was when she had defected from her family, kneeling before her parents. Although the circumstances were entirely different, her feelings at the moment were strangely similar. It was a sense of relief! Because she knew that in the face of the harsh Trial of Civilization, the 250 billion citizens of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty finally had a reliance at this moment, a reliance stronger than herself! The other Sky Spirit Sages, though a beat slower, quickly realized this and offered the same gesture. Shen Hao wanted loyalty, so they would give loyalty! Only those who had truly experienced the despair of the Civilization Trial and witnessed the strength of the man before them would understand that exchanging loyalty for protection was an immense fortune. At least, it was a much broader path than they would have alone. "Remember the resolve of this moment," Shen Hao''s gaze seemed to pierce into their hearts as he spoke slowly, "and I hope that on the day we truly conquer the Civilization Trial, you will still be following behind me." "Yes!" All responded simultaneously, some with a tone tinged with uncontrollable excitement. But most were filled with longing for that scene. ``` If anyone else had said this, it wouldn''t have had the same effect, but Shen Hao was different. He truly gave everyone hope of seeing that day! If even Shen Hao couldn''t do it, then it would be even more impossible for them alone. "Rise," Shen Hao''s tone seemed even more amiable now, "The contracts for the Affiliated Civilization are ready. Once you''ve all signed, you can return. I''ve left my Imprint on each of you, so you can contact me in case of an emergency. Next, we have too many things to keep us busy." It was at the moment his words ended that everyone could feel a powerful force gradually gathering on the back of their hands, representing Shen Hao''s Imprint. This brought joy to some people. Especially the Great Yan people. They knew full well what the Imprint meant, not just as a symbol of status and position, but also a tremendous assurance of safety! With this Imprint, it genuinely meant that the Emperor Wu Shang was with them! What followed was much simpler. After signing the Affiliated Alliance contract, everyone respectfully said their goodbyes and found themselves transported back to where they each had stepped onto the Heavenly Ascension Ladder the moment they stepped out of the great hall. If it weren''t for the Imprint on their hands and the contracts in their grasp speaking for everything, some would have felt like it was all a dream. "My ministers," Xi Qing appeared as vibrant as when he first ascended the throne, brimming with energy, "Just because we''ve signed the treaty doesn''t mean we can relax. Instead, we must work together to ensure the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty keeps pace with Human Civilization!" "We obey your command!" all the ministers replied in unison. A surge of energy emerged in each of their hearts as well. Especially for those who had gone to Lingxiao Palace with him to sign the contract. Although they had no objections to the contract, they had glanced through it while signing. The content of the contract held tremendous benefits for the entire Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. Especially on the Extraordinary Path. All the Cultivation inheritances contained within the Level 26 Mall could be shared with them. Just this alone would bring immense benefits to everyone in the civilization! That was the Level 26 Mall! After the first Civilization Trial ended, it was the mall of just over 10 levels that had propelled the entire Great Yan into an era of prosperous Cultivation, with everyone''s strength growing wildly. What about now? Everyone understood that the true era of prosperous Cultivation had only just begun! And it wasn''t just in the area of Cultivation. Trade and other fields were also included; some technological products could greatly improve the order of civilization. Not to mention, His Majesty''s commands could now truly reach throughout the entire civilization, covering all citizens and all sects! Just this alone would elevate the court''s power and status to an unprecedented level! Moreover, they could send a large number of outstanding Cultivators to the Human Mother Planet. The Extraordinary Element Level there was Level 30! Compared to their Mother Planet, which had just been raised to Level 21 after receiving awards, the Human Mother Planet was a true Holy Land of Cultivation! Find more chapters on My Virtual Library Empire Even their Emperor was able to secure one of the Thirty-six Immortal Official Positions! Once they understood what an Immortal Official position meant, even if it was their own Emperor who got it, some couldn''t help but feel intense envy. The increase in status was not yet clear, but the surge in power and the substantially more efficient Cultivation were undeniable! It was too much. The benefits were just too significant. Even if they also had to give up quite a bit, compared to the benefits they could gain, those sacrifices were insignificant! Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the face of the Civilization Trial, nothing is more important than growing stronger! However, at this moment, it wasn''t just them who were rejoicing over the confirmation of their status as an Affiliated Civilization. The high-level leaders of Human Civilization were also delighted. "We need high-quality labor now more than ever." "That''s right, vast lands require a significant amount of labor and resources to develop." "The scale of the Spiritual Medicine Plantation could be expanded several times, and Qi Refiners are good hands in farming!" "We can actively recruit top talent into research institutions to support the research of our Civilization Path!" "We''ll have enough teachers for the Extraordinary Schools." "I hope the rest period is longer. There''s so much to do!" "..." It wasn''t only the Affiliated Civilizations that stood to gain from the contracts; Human Civilization was the one that benefited the most. Especially at this moment when there was so much to be done. Economy, military, industry, technology... all fields required a substantial amount of high-quality labor. The Magic Road of the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Cultivation Path of the Great Yan Civilization could deeply integrate into the development of Human Civilization. With their full participation, the rate of development could at least triple! ``` Chapter 221 Refresh of the Stand-in During the Empty Window Period! ```It was clear that the end of the Civilization Trial didn''t mean people could completely relax. During the precious rest period, many directions that had been idle during the war state needed to be put back into motion. Even on the internet, public opinion had shifted from "actively face the trial" and "humans will prevail" to "develop with all our might" and "victory next time". With the assistance of global intelligent AIs, everyone played their part, running the social order in the most efficient manner possible. Meanwhile, labor forces from other civilizations were, one after another, arriving to aid Human Civilization. Especially the remaining 17 billion of the Sand Shell Civilization, who were an extremely high-quality workforce. Incapable of fatigue, with no need for mental relaxation, and able to work quickly and efficiently with the help of implanted equipment. It''s fair to say they greatly lightened the burden on Human Civilization when most people within it could focus on their personal cultivation. Even, if the rest period was longer, some of the labor force from the Desert Tower People could be spared to help develop the Sky Spirit and the Great Yan Civilizations. Though these two civilizations were surely focused on the Extraordinary Path, the convenience advantages of some technologies could also be utilized. Obviously, the status of Affiliated Civilizations and the tool-like race of the Sand Shell Civilization was different. Human Civilization also needed them to become strong. In such a time of vigorous activity on all fronts, Shen Hao finally awaited the refresh of the rest period hacks. In the last trial, the hacks had actually played a key role, especially the final map cheat. Without the map cheat, resolving the final Undead crisis might not have been so easy. Not to mention, the VIP merchandise hack and the ranking reward hack had added a lot to Human Civilization''s foundation. Even now, Shen Hao''s greatest hope for the rest period hack was in the VIP products hack. With the mall now upgraded to Level 26, this meant that if the VIP merchandise cheat continued to hold, then every three days he would have the permanent unlock right to a Level 23 Purple Epic item or a Level 22 Blue Elite item. This would help Human Civilization enhance its strengthBlue Masterpiece and Purple Epic are the true strengths under the civilization level. "The time has come," Shen Hao watched as the progress bar reached the final step, his eyes fixed on the changes on the hack panel. [Confirmed current Civilization Trial version is 1.1523, detects current Trial intermission period, some hacks will be temporarily suspended, no review mechanism exists during this period, hacks available have no usage restrictions, there are currently the following three new hacks.] [VIP Hack Version 3: This hack permanently grants VIP3 status and corresponding permissions in the Point Mall (made by Kejin Civilization)] [Intermission Duration Hack Version 1: This hack clearly defines the intermission period and extends it tenfold (made by Airui Civilization)] [Chosen One Trial Settlement Reward Hack Version 1: This hack treats repeated Chosen One settlement reward items as a single choice (made by Sand Shell Civilization)].] "Hiss" Shen Hao inhaled sharply as he viewed the contents of these three new hacks. There was no way around it; he had to do something to show his respect for the intensity of these hacks! All three new hacks were incredibly powerful! One could even say, besides the anticipated VIP3 hack, each of the rest were completely beyond expectations! Too strong the intermission hacks this time were just too strong! There''s no need to say much about the VIP3 hack, as it spared him from making one valuable choice; what was truly important was the Intermission Duration hack! This was precisely what Human Civilization, and even the entire Civilization System, desperately needed! The intermission period for the Civilization Trial was far too short, so brief that there was absolutely no chance for civilizations to recover their strength and assimilate their gains. For example, the intermission period following the last Blood Demon Trial was a mere three months. What can be done in three months? In Shen Hao''s view, the duration of the intermission period must be a part of the natural "evolution" of the Civilization Trial because such a brief rest period simply wouldn''t function as a trial for civilizations. It didn''t even allow civilizations the "luxury" of being badly damaged. If a civilization was heavily defeated in one trial, even if they survived, the next trial would still be at a hellish level. Civilizations like the Siti, Mongolian, and Wing Sky all experienced this! Having suffered heavy losses in the last trial, they had hardly any fight left in them this time. Now, the appearance of the [Intermission Duration Hack] could directly extend the intermission period by ten times. Although he didn''t know the exact duration of the extension, without a doubt, every extended day would be translated into strength for Human Civilization, and for the entire Civilization System! The third hack was equally powerful! While it wasn''t the "award grab-all hack" that Shen Hao longed for, this reward hack could treat repeated reward selections as a single choice! How many of the previous Chosen One rewards were repeated? This was almost as good as getting them all! Furthermore, the third and second hacks were both labeled as Version 1, indicating that even more powerful hack types might appear in the future. "Indeed, it always comes down to cheats!" Shen Hao slowly exhaled, unable to contain his excitement at this moment. The Civilization Trial seemed to have deviated from its original path and was evolving toward a "civilization doomsday", but with the existence of cheats, it could be turned back into a "trial", and truly gave the possibility of overcoming it! However, Shen Hao glanced at the other hacks. Disappointingly, most of them were still dark gray. ``` It included the "VIP Merchandise Hack". It meant that during the grace period, the VIP Mall would return to its original probabilities, refreshing every three days without any guaranteed bottom line. "A hack is ultimately exploiting a loophole and is not omnipotent," Shen Hao wasn''t greedy. Just the fact that he could use three hacks had already exceeded his expectations. Since there was no time limit to install the grace period hacks, Shen Hao loaded all three hacks in one go. Explore new worlds at My Virtual Library Empire The VIP Mall was upgraded to VIP3, and the number of items refreshed each time doubled again, increasing to twenty-four items per refresh. Moreover, the probability of blue and purple quality items appearing also increased. Although the levels were not high, it was clear that, over time, the items in the VIP Mall would gradually compensate for the quality of products from lower civilization levels. This was also greatly beneficial to the development of civilization. After the second hack was loaded, a clear countdown appeared. [Grace Period Countdown: 202 days 12 hours 23 minutes X10] Shen Hao noticed that the speed at which the countdown progressed had slowed to a tenth of its usual pace. After ten minutes, the countdown had only decreased by one minute. Clearly, this was not a direct extension of the grace period by ten times, but a slowdown of the time count due to a loophole. This made Shen Hao feel slightly regretful. Because it meant that the tenfold calculation started from this moment, and the thirteen days that had already passed were not included in the tenfold extension. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That was a hundred and thirty days! However, hacks need to verify the version environment before they can be started, which is the foundation for ensuring safe use. It was unavoidable to waste some time. Shen Hao quickly did the math in his head. What was originally six and a half months of time had now become five and a half years! "With five and a half years of grace period, there''s so much that can be done," Shen Hao thought to himself, not feeling that the time was short at all. Compared to a mere few months, five and a half years was incredibly precious! It even greatly exceeded his original expectations. Not to mention anything else, with this time, it would be enough for human civilization to digest the foundational essence of the Desert Tower, Sky Spirit, and Great Yan civilizations in the fields of technology, magic, and cultivation! Furthermore, on the Extraordinary Path, it would be enough to train a large number of strong individuals! It would even be possible to assimilate the resources that had surged within civilization. It would also allow for a deeper establishment of interests between the two affiliated civilizations and the many newly joined species! There was so much to do; five and a half years was enough to achieve great things. "We must devise a five-year plan," Shen Hao decided. But there was no rush for the moment, as there were more important things to do nowclaiming the Chosen One rewards! After activating the third hack, selecting repeated rewards would only count as one choice! And among the sixteen rewards, how many were repeated rewards? A total of five! "These five are a must-choose," Shen Hao decided outright. No other reason but that they offered too much value for the cost. It was equivalent to getting double the rewards for one choice opportunity. Excluding these five, only two choice opportunities remained, with six options left. The VIP3 option could also be taken out, leaving five. So, it became a choice of two out of five. "The fifteenth option, to get 3 Chosen One Talent Promotion slots that can promote talents up to the Golden Legendary level, is also very important," Shen Hao quickly made one of the choice decisions. The importance of Original Talents went without saying. This almost represented the Extraordinary Potential of the Chosen One. According to normal probabilities, only one out of a million Chosen Ones would possess such a talent. In this Civilization Trial, there were nearly one hundred and fifty thousand Chosen Ones. Besides his own exploit, having Xi Qing, a possessor of a Golden Legendary Talent, was already considered extremely lucky. Yet now, there were three slots available to add three more Chosen Ones with Golden Legendary Talents to human civilization! With proper cultivation, they could undoubtedly become a great pillar for human civilization. After all, Shen Hao couldn''t just rely on himself alone. That left only one choice. Shen Hao''s gaze wandered among the remaining four options. Would he choose five mythical-grade treasure chests, or one of the other three options, which were at least Golden Legend quality and potentially had a chance to produce a Red Myth? Chapter 222 Mythical Abilities and Equipment! This was indeed a bit vexing.Even for Mythical items, one must consider the level and species. The contents of a Mythical treasure chest were only merchandise, and it was unknown whether they were permanently unlocked or single-use. If the level was low, it might not include Golden Legendary buildings or useful followers or Pet Beasts. Moreover, if one were to luck out and get a Mythical building, that would be a genuine windfall. "How should I choose?" Shen Hao looked at the other options. Among the five repetitive options, the only one that seemed less useful was the six thousand Chosen One spots. However, the greatest benefit of these freely chosen Chosen One spots was not in strengthening Human Civilization''s power. It was in enhancing the internal cohesion of the civilization. These days, there was nobody who didn''t long to become a Chosen One. The mere hundred spots gained in the last Trial had played a significant role, especially on the front lines; many brave Soldiers who had been rewarded and become Chosen Ones greatly boosted morale. Now, with as many as six thousand spots, this would undoubtedly have a huge motivational effect across various industries. The background effect was hard to judge. However, Shen Hao didn''t dwell on it for long. "Choose the Mythical merchandise treasure chest." Without an external boost, he was never one to gamble on luck. Let alone when no specific probabilities were provided for such luck. Whether it was Golden Legendary buildings, Pet Beasts, or Contractors, the current state of Human Civilization had all of these, but not a single Mythical item. Choosing what was not available now could allow for the best choices later. With this, the selection of seven rewards was complete. Once Shen Hao had made his decision, he did not hesitate; he immediately collected the rewards. First and foremost, he was most excited about the two Mythical Ability Balls and two pieces of Mythical Equipment. Although they were not profession-exclusive, they were nonetheless Mythical! At the moment of receiving the rewards, the items appeared in his inventory. When Shen Hao looked at one of the two Mythical Abilities, his gaze was instantly drawn to it. [Name: Eternal Heaven] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 1] [This is the abode of Heroic Spirits, the eternal heaven. Within your power range, all deceased subjects will enter this final abode to obtain eternal rest. They will return to the living world to fight for you when needed.] [Note: The summoned Heroic Spirits will not die completely, but each summoning requires a certain amount of power] "Heaven..." As Shen Hao read the ability description, he also took a deep breath. Whether strong or not, this ability''s compatibility with his profession was far from low. It could even be said to be extremely high. Because the prerequisite condition for this ability was all within his power range! If it were any ordinary profession, even with a Mythical Ability like this, its only use might be for the people around him on the same battlefield. But Shen Hao was different. The [Emperor] profession''s major characteristic was the breadth of its power! All abilities could radiate to the entirety of the civilization through the [Emperor] profession. All the abilities he had acquired before were the same! This meant that this new ability, [Eternal Heaven], was also the same. Think about it; during the last two Trials, Human Civilization had performed quite remarkably, but still, a vast number of people died, especially on the battlefield. Just during the last Trial alone, nearly twenty million Soldiers were sacrificed in battle! Including the other Species and Affiliated Civilizations, the number of sacrifices was even greater! No matter how great the advantage in the war looked, it was still a brutal battle. If he could have obtained this ability earlier, by now, Shen Hao would have had tens of millions of Heroic Spirits. Although most of them could only be dormant, they could be summoned again when neededthe summoned ones being truly Undying Bodies! "Does this count as another step towards ''this body, this civilization''?" Shen Hao steadied his emotions. Although the downside of this ability was clearit requires his own power to summon Heroic Spirits and could not be summoned unrestrictedly; after all, it was still his own ability. But still, the compatibility of this ability with the [Emperor] was clear. Simply changing the name to something like [Emperor''s Heroic Spirits] or [Emperor''s Army] would suffice to treat it as a profession ability! The only regret Shen Hao had was that it hadn''t appeared earlier. The millions who had been sacrificed accounted for only three-thousandths of the total population in the final tally of the civilization. But to each individual, particularly the families of the warriors, it was an unforgettable scar. Although becoming a Heroic Spirit did not mean revival, nor did it mean that they could return to their previous lives, for the surviving family members, it was still a tremendous consolationbecause there was still hope for a reunion. However, even if the previously sacrificed Soldiers could not become Heroic Spirits, the appearance of this ability was still able to bring substantial support to the entire civilization. Not only does it apply to Human Civilization. It is the same for Affiliated Civilizations. This ability alone can tightly bind newly joined Species and Affiliated Civilizations to the chariot! It also fosters greater courage to face brutal Trials. For civilizations facing the Civilization Trial, this is crucial! "Just this ability alone is worth it," Shen Hao was naturally very satisfied, and his gaze turned to the second ability. [Name: Great Sun Principle] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 1] [You are the incarnation of the Great Sun, the eternal sacred, the user''s status will be partially elevated] Compared to[Eternal Heaven], this Red Mythical level power looks somewhat ordinary. However, even in a simple introduction, one can still see its extraordinary aspects. Not to mention anything else, the "Law" kind of thing is not something ordinary Chosen Ones can come into contact with. Shen Hao did not hesitate and directly loaded the two powers into the ability bar. In his previous awards, there was an empty ability bar, and now he had gained six more ability bars, totaling thirteen. Even after loading these two Red powers, there were still five ability slots left! However, Shen Hao is not planning on filling it up with Golden Legendary powers anymore. So far, the only way to replace powers is by "Upper Replacement," that is, replacing them with superior powers of the same type. The six Golden Legendary powers already loaded, each having their differences, are not easy to replace with their Superior Mythical versions, so naturally, Shen Hao wouldn''t randomly load Golden Legendary powers anymore. After all, the gap between Golden Legendary and Red Mythical powers is evident. Such as [Eternal Heaven], a power that matches the profession extremely well and is greatly beneficial to the entire civilization goes without saying. Even[Great Sun Principle], a seemingly ordinary power, felt powerful to Shen Hao upon loading. "Taking it to some Magic World, it''s almost equivalent to a ''Divine Rank,''" Shen Hao felt this new power and gained further insights into Mythical Abilities. If he had acquired this ability earlier, then in the last Eternal Night Ice River, it undoubtedly could have played a significant role. Even if it couldn''t protect an entire planet, protecting some cities wouldn''t be a problem, especially against the Undead, as it can cause lethal damage. Furthermore, this ability could also feed back to the entire civilization through the [Emperor] profession, undoubtedly greatly reducing the number of casualties. "The future is always stronger." Although Shen Hao felt a bit regretful, regardless, the enhancement of strength and foundation always brought joy. He then turned his attention to the Mythical Equipment. Indeed, within the rules of the Civilization Trial, the importance of abilities clearly surpasses that of the equipment. Just the limitation of ability bars alone is enough to show the rarity of abilities. In the rewards for the previous Trial''s rankings, there was also a reward of "two Profession Exclusive Equipments" corresponding to "one Profession Exclusive Ability Ball." But this time, the number of Mythical Equipments was the same as the ability balls. If it weren''t for being able to acquire two pieces at once through a special capability, Shen Hao would never have chosen this. However, upon seeing the specific details of the equipment, Shen Hao realized that perhaps he had underestimated this reward. [Name: Five Elements Spirit Pearl] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 2250] [Originating from a powerful Cultivation World, a treasure of the world''s essence, divided into five pearls. Acquiring one can transform the body and anticipate the Great Dao, and gathering all five can control the Five Elements of heaven and earth, giving rise to myriad beings.] What truly surprised Shen Hao was not the equipment itself but the level! The level inside the brackets, could it actually be Level 50? Shen Hao knew that the treasures originating from civilization rewards had a level cap, like the Emperor''s Scepter and the Emperor''s Throne, started at Level 40, meaning that as his strength improved, these pieces of equipment could continue to improve up to Level 40! But the level cap of this Mythical Equipment was indeed Level 50! Don''t underestimate these ten levels. The Civilization Trial divides each stage of an individual''s Transcendent strength into ten levels, and ten levels of difference signifies a major layer! Discover hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire The higher it goes, the bigger the gap between each layer. That''s a fundamental difference in not only the level of life but the Transcendent Level! "Level 50 Mythical Equipment!" Shen Hao marveled in his mind. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The ability balls, once loaded, cannot be removed and are indeed more important and rarer, but the level also matters. Improving them is even more challenging. At least for now, a Level 1 Red ability does not enhance his strength as much as a Level 22 Mythical Equipment would, not to mention that the equipment''s cap is even more astonishing! This not only means it can be used for a long time, but also denotes that its potential and power are markedly higher! At least definitely higher than those Red Mythical equipments with only a Level 40 cap! Chapter 223 The Surprise of Unboxing Whether it could compare in value to a Red Mythical ability ball, Shen Hao wasn''t sure, but at the very least, it should be worthy of being one of the rewards.Shen Hao then looked at the second piece of equipment. As expected, it was also capped at level fifty. [Name: Refining Spirit Pot] [Quality: Red Myth] [Level: 22 (50)] [An innate treasure from some powerful world that can refine all things between heaven and earth into innate primordial spirit power and can also turn waste into treasure.] The description of this piece of equipment was just as ordinary, yet those simple words still made Shen Hao''s eyes light up. Just the four words "turn waste into treasure" could already explain a lot. Shen Hao didn''t hesitate and immediately tried it out. Among the level twenty-six goods were many things, not only various items but also a variety of creatures without memories, and even existences like "Ghost Emissaries". Now that he had tried them all, Shen Hao was certain of the effect of this Mythical-grade equipment. As expected, indeed, it could refine everything, turning waste into treasure! Even undead creatures full of yin energy could be refined into pure primordial spirit power, which was very useful for increasing cultivation, enhancing talent, healing injuries, casting spells... It could be called omnipotent! The higher the quality of the refined object, the higher the quality of the primordial spirit power obtained. It was still a pity, of course; if he had gotten this item during the last trial, just think of the primordial spirit power that could''ve been provided by the vast number of undead creatures! Even if it was only applicable to the cultivation system, it could still cultivate a great number of warriors. The growth of the Extraordinary Path was about talent and resources! "Mythical strength, I''ve truly experienced that now," Shen Hao stowed away the two Mythical-grade equipment pieces. The Heaven Refining Pot naturally was for his own use, while the Five Elements Spirit Pearl could be used to train other cultivators. This object wasn''t of much use to Shen Hao himself. After all, Shen Hao wasn''t exactly a conventional cultivator. "It can be used to create a Five Elements cultivation holy land, selecting cultivators with similar talents," Shen Hao already had an idea in his mind. He then looked at the other rewards. Aside from the Chosen One''s talent promotion reward, it seemed that only Mythical-grade treasure chests were left. Five Mythical-grade treasure chests, not actual objects but virtual ones, just like a lottery draw. But as long as the treasures given are genuine, that''s fine. Shen Hao directly opened the first one. A treasure emitting red light appeared. [Name: Heaven Breaking Hammer] [Quality: Red Myth] [Level: 23] [The personal magic treasure of a certain immortal, possessing the power to tear through the void and easily break through most defenses.] "A level twenty-three Mythical-grade piece of equipment," Shen Hao noticed at a glance the huge difference between this piece of equipment and the two Mythical-grade pieces he had obtained before. Even though the current levels of the Five Elements Spirit Pearl and the Refining Spirit Pot were only twenty-two, their power was still incomparable to this level twenty-three Red Mythical-grade equipment. Clearly, even with the same grade of Mythical equipment, the potential and the level bring about huge differences. Of course, this isn''t to say that the Heaven Breaking Hammer isn''t impressive; just the boost to attributes alone is very strong. Even a Second Stage Chosen One possessing it would truly have the capital to threaten a Third Stage Transcendent. A level twenty-three Mythical-grade piece of equipment has the foundation to fight across levels, truly living up to the Mythical name. It''s a pity that the main attribute it enhances is constitution. For Shen Hao, that''s not very useful. His constitution is also high, but having this piece of equipment won''t make a decisive difference if he truly needs to engage in close combat. Moreover, with five and a half years of rest time, Shen Hao was confident enough to break through to the high levels of the Third Stage. For him, this piece of equipment offered limited potential. "I''ll put it in the warehouse; high contribution points can be obtained," Shen Hao put the equipment aside casually. Then, he opened the remaining four treasure chests all at once. Suddenly, four Mythical-grade items appeared in front of him. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Hao looked at them one by one, his expression turning solemn when he saw a particular one. [Name: Five Elements Ascension Method] [Quality: Red Myth] [Level: 26] [Originating from a powerful cultivation world, created by an immortal, it is an excellent Foundation Establishment Technique that can be applied to most talents. It can evolve according to the focused talent and lay the foundation for ascension.] [Note 1: Only a very few rare talents are not applicable] [Note 2: Current version, only up to Golden Core Late Stage] [Note 3: Can switch to other cultivation techniques without loss] "A Red Mythical-level Foundation Building Technique?" Shen Hao saw the contents clearly, and surprise surged within his gaze. He had originally thought that even if these items were Mythical-grade, their levels weren''t high, and so they wouldn''t be all that impressive. But just this one item alone makes choosing this reward worthwhile! In Shen Hao''s view, the importance of this cultivation technique was even greater than so-called Mythical-level buildings or followers! This is the very foundation of the path of cultivation! "Suitable for the vast majority of Mythical-level foundation building techniques, and it can be converted without damage," Shen Hao quickly flipped through the technique. It must be said, even with just a cursory glance, one could see its profoundness. The cycle of the Five Elements generating and overcoming each other is endless. Both cultivation speed and the foundational depth of building the foundation are clearly a cut above the current techniques. After all, right now there is not even a Golden Legendary-level foundation building technique available, let alone a Mythical one! Moreover, Shen Hao saw at a glance that this technique was the perfect match for the Five Elements Spirit Pearl he had obtained earlier. Luck like this was rare. Combining the two Mythical-level foundations, Shen Hao was already looking forward to what kind of genius he could nurture! Shen Hao carefully put away the technique book, then turned his attention to the remaining three Mythical-level items. Actually, with this technique alone, even if the remaining three items were average, this unboxing would be a huge gain; but these three items weren''t that bad either. One of the items was a level 24 Mythical equipment, the "Demon King''s Crown". Once worn, it would allow the bearer to wield the power of the Demon King and have the strength of a twenty-fourth level. This equipment was equivalent to gaining a Third-Stage powerhouse and it seemed far from ordinary - it wasn''t just a typical twenty-fourth level. The specific abilities still needed to be tested. But, it was still of no use to Shen Hao. Into the warehouse it went, to slowly find a suitable user. Next, there was a level 22 technological Mythical technology called[Leap Transition Instant Communication]. This technology could also bring significant help. Especially in the interstellar era. Previous interstellar communications always had a certain delay unless Shen Hao used his abilities to communicate directly. Otherwise, the communication delay could reach up to three and a half minutes at its worst. It seemed nominal now but with further distances, it would undoubtedly cause some impact. This technology was worthy of the Mythical level. It could even extend human civilization''s network directly to affiliated civilizations. As for the last item, it made Shen Hao''s eyes light up, as it was a biological entity, a special extraordinary creature known as the "Phoenix Chicken". Lacking intelligence and containing a strand of Phoenix bloodline, although impure, it was not as difficult to breed as true Phoenixes, but could instead be bred on a large scale! Its flesh, feathers, and even the eggs it laid were supreme resources possessing certain Phoenix attributes! That''s right, this was a Mythical-level breeding creature! "This thing could help the Empress of Great Yan far more than others," Shen Hao was clear in his memory that Great Yan Empress Xi Qing''s Golden Legendary Talent was[Phoenix Power]. Such high-quality and sustainable extraordinary resources would undoubtedly enhance the foundation of human civilization. With this, all the rewards from the last trial were in hand! "Looking at this, five and a half years are far from enough," Shen Hao checked the rewards again and could only say that there was too much that needed time to develop. Not just the techniques, resources, and technologies obtained this time but also many foundations obtained earlier needed time as well. Such as Sword Casting Mountain Domain, such as Illusion Secret Realm. Even though they were already set up, they needed enough time to accumulate powerful effects. After sorting through everything, the five and a half years were indeed extremely tight. "Dong Gong." Shen Hao contacted Dong Gong again, "Call for a top-level meeting, the sooner the better. I''ll attend in person." "Yes!" Dong Gong''s heart tightened slightly. In person? For most humans currently, Shen Hao''s status was more and more lofty, even beginning to seem detached from the "mortal world", and many had grown accustomed to having a Guardian God of civilization high in Lingxiao Palace. Anyway, Shen Hao hardly ever interfered with the normal functioning of the social order. But now, he was going to preside over a top-level meeting himself? When the news spread, everyone became a bit nervous, even though it had only been a few months since Shen Hao last chaired such a meeting. But after two trials, everything was completely different. However, when the meeting started and Shen Hao appeared in the conference room, the tension among the participants slightly eased. Because at this moment, Shen Hao just looked like an ordinary young man, maybe with a more extraordinary demeanour. Experience new stories with My Virtual Library Empire Clearly, he had reined in all his power. However, just the first sentence at the beginning of the meeting startled everyone. "I''ve gotten relatively accurate intelligence about the length of this rest period." That single sentence brought a barely controllable sense of turbulence in the room, even Dong Gong sharply looked towards Shen Hao. No other reason but that this information was too critical. Everyone knew the value of the rest period. The Global United Front had held countless meetings and pushed forward many projects and agendas in the last few days, but the "duration" was a hurdle in front of everyone. They had to consider the possibility of entering the next trial in just a few months. Many important yet time-consuming projects were uncertain about meeting the deadline. And now, they could know the exact time? For a moment, many grew anxious. The length of the rest period was too important for the current state of human civilization! Chapter 224 All Peoples Carnival "That can be considered good news." Shen Hao didn''t keep them in suspense and directly said, "The next trial will start in two thousand and twenty-five days."The moment this number was revealed, everyone immediately got the answer. Five and a half years! Suddenly, these lords and rulers all showed expressions of surprise and delight. Strictly speaking, five and a half years is not a long time. But everything is relative. Before this, their expectation for the rest period was just a few months, and the boldest expectation was only one or two years, but now they had a full five and a half years! In these five and a half years, they could accomplish and plan so many things. Not to mention, the previous plans for rebuilding cities could be completely revamped. They could build safer and more perfect cities! Moreover, the development of heavy industry, the nurturing of a new generation of cultivators, and even policies encouraging childbirth could all begin. You should know that during the first half-year after the trial began, the number of newborns plummeted. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even if parents were willing to let their progeny be born into the brutal Civilization Trial, during the course of the trial, death and danger could strike at any time, and few dared to conceive children. But now, with a five and a half year buffer, it was dramatically different! Not many people doubted the authenticity of this information; Shen Hao had already demonstrated his sources of intelligence during the previous trial, which might have been a unique ability or a special trial reward. In any case, no one dared to question Shen Hao, who was both a Guardian God and a ruler. "Having known the time, we must have a detailed plan," Shen Hao continued, "This will be up to you. Moreover, I have a very important cultivation technique here, a widely applicable Red Mythical Technique." When the "Five Elements Ascension Method" was announced, those present were shocked once again. Some, who also followed the Cultivation Path, even stood up subconsciously. It was truly beyond expectation. Mythical Skills! Nowadays, even those not the Chosen Ones could understand the significance of the Mythical level. Enjoy exclusive content from My Virtual Library Empire This had always been exclusive to Shen Hao, and it was the foundation of his status as the protector of civilization. No other civilization, even those not weak in themselves, had ever touched on the Mythical level! Let alone Mythical, even the Legendary level was only associated with the Empress alone. And now, a Mythical Skill was literally thrown in front of everyone. "Is it still possible for me to switch to cultivation now?" "God, why isn''t there a Mythical Meditation Method?" "Is it the basic Foundation Establishment Method? It could indeed be widely taught!" "This is indeed a huge delight for all people to celebrate." "The speed at which people cultivate will also greatly increase." "A standardized cultivation technique will also be of great help in teaching efficiency!" "However, to avoid exposing it to enemies in the future, we should only make the basic part public. The advanced parts still need to be kept strictly confidential!" "Exactly, even for Affiliated Civilizations, those who want to learn the advanced techniques should meet certain conditions." "..." Shen Hao didn''t need to say much more; these council members naturally understood the significance and benefits of this technique! In the past, the two paths of Cultivation and Magic had always been equally promoted. At times, Cultivation was more popular, and at other times, Magic proved more useful, but without a doubt, with this Mythical Technique, Cultivation would be the overwhelming choice for the next five years! Just the words "Mythical level" alone could fill people with endless expectations. Thus the faces of all the council members were brimming with joy, two pieces of good news at once were enough to make all people cheer, just as some council members stated! And it wasn''t over yet. "I''ve also gained a new Mythical Ability this time," Shen Hao continued, revealing the effects of "Eternal Heaven" alongside. With just that, a series of profoundly heavy breaths could clearly be heard in the meeting. Each council member showed an incredulous expression. But following that, waves of intense excitement surged among them. Even different from before, there was no need for discussion, no discussion necessary! Because the implications of this far surpassed any other news. Heroic Spirits live on! To some extent, the Civilization Trial tightly bound all of humanity together, whether you were a powerful general, a ruler commanding countless people, or a wealthy person possessing vast wealth, in the face of the Civilization Trial, the possibility of sacrifice or disaster was the same. No one knew when disaster or misfortune might suddenly strike them or their families. But now, after death, one could become a Heroic Spirit and live on forever! Even though Shen Hao made it clear that this wasn''t the same as resurrectionunless power was used for summoning, one would still only be in eternal slumberit was still utterly different from past deaths! Moreover, now that one could survive as a Heroic Spirit, there might actually be a chance for resurrection in the future! Even without considering oneself, just thinking about how this ability could inspire people was enough to make one tremble with excitement. When death no longer brings despair, people will have more, even unlimited courage!" "President, if there''s any more good news, you might as well tell us all at once." Someone even covered their heart, half-joking, but their voice was trembling. With these three pieces of news Shen Hao had announced, each was huge! Even when they had achieved victory in the Trials, they had never been this excited. "I do hope we could have more such good news," Shen Hao smiled; however, his expression soon became serious again, "But even if there aren''t any now, there will definitely be more in the future. Even if the Civilization Trial is still challenging, I firmly believe that we are on the path to overcoming it!" Everyone else also looked solemn, their eyes shimmering with immense confidence. Yes, not only did Shen Hao think so, but all of them believed it. Even, this confidence needed to be passed on to every person in the entire civilization! The theme of the era of Civilization Trial should not only be despair! Afterward, Shen Hao announced some information that could also be considered good news, but it wasn''t as shocking as before, such as six thousand self-selected Chosen One spots, like two hundred Purple Epic Talent Promotion places, and high-quality bred resources like "Phoenix Chicken"... Each piece of news added to the joy of everyone present. The council members were even itching to get started on big projects. Even during the meeting, they directly decided on a series of important projects. Not long after the meeting ended, the Global United Front, the Human Civilization Chosen One Association, and many other important departments all simultaneously issued important announcements! Even a special press conference was convened for this purpose. A series of good news exploded like a bombardment throughout the entire civilization! "There''s a five-year rest period? We can finally catch a breath!" "My god, Mythical Skills! Can I actually learn those?" "Phoenix Chicken? Let''s go, brothers, let''s raise chickens!" "Six thousand Chosen One spots distributed among various professions!" "Eternal Heaven is the most important! Why didn''t we have this ability earlier; my elder brother has already sacrificed himself!" "Condolences to the person above, but even if not in Heaven, the Heroic Spirit will always exist in our hearts!" "I''m enlisting! I was afraid of death before, but not anymore!" "That''s right, as long as we''re alive, we keep striving; if dead, we become Heroic Spirits!" "I''m completely overwhelmed; am I dreaming? So much good news, so sudden!" "..." The entire network was suddenly filled with all sorts of voices, countless people excitedly venting their emotions; this was true not only online, but even offline, where excited cheering crowds could be seen everywhere. And it wasn''t just humans; the newly joined species were even more excited. At a construction site in a newly built city, the leader of the Siti people, Karla, shouted excitedly at a makeshift outdoor bar: "Drinks are on me today, for the great Human Civilization!" Suddenly, the already cheering crowd erupted into an even louder cheer. Countless people raised their glasses, including Mongolians, Senya people, and Wing Sky people, all shouting excitedly: "For Human Civilization!" "For our civilization!" "Humans will prevail!" "For Eternal Heaven!" "..." Clearly, the stronger the Human Civilization became, the more excited these newly joined species were! Even more so than the humans themselves. After all, as weaker species who could join such a powerful civilization amidst the brutal Civilization Trials, it was truly as if they were favored by the goddess of fortune! And this collective celebration quickly spread to Affiliated Civilizations. All those in the know in the Affiliated Civilizations were just as thrilled. Especially the Great Yan Civilization. At the first moment the news arrived, numerous civil and military officials in the court could no longer restrain themselves. "The Human Civilization is too powerful, too rich!" "I wonder if we have the qualifications to become Heroic Spirits after death?" "No matter the cost, as long as we can obtain Mythical Skills, it is worth it!" "A five-year rest period, Human Civilization must have obtained more precise intelligence!" "I urge Her Majesty to personally undertake a mission!" "Please, Her Majesty, personally undertake a mission to the Sovereign Civilization!" "..." Toward the end, one minister after another knelt on the ground, requesting the Empress to personally undertake a mission to Human Civilization. Among them were not a few who had initially opposed becoming an Affiliated Civilization. But Xi Qing, seeing these people now excited to the point of flushed faces, probably wished they could marry her, the Empress, over to fully unite the two families. However, Xi Qing could completely understand that. Because at this moment, she too was excited, overjoyed. As an Affiliated Civilization of Human Civilization, the stronger the Human Civilization became, the safer they would be, and similarly, they would become stronger. Moreover, Xi Qing noted one particular piece of good news in the announcements of Human Civilization. Phoenix Chicken? This was of immense help to her Cultivation! Chapter 225 The Shock of the Great Yan Mission ```Even if a large part of its value lay in the feature "cultivable," it was still a Mythical-level resource, and one that matched Xi Qing''s own Talent and Profession perfectlyMythical-level indeed. Introduction? Trade? Xi Qing scrutinized the information that had been made public, and decided on the spot to personally lead a mission. If a representative of the Sky Spirit Civilization could now take up permanent residence with the Human Civilization, then naturally, she could as well. Human Civilization itself had much to teach their Great Yan. Immediately, the relevant application was sent to Human Civilization and even reached Shen Hao. The response was naturally affirmative. Within this five-and-a-half-year development plan, both the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization would occupy important positions. In fact, their own development was part of the five-year plan, and if the Empress of Great Yan were to take up permanent residence in Human Civilization, the efficiency would greatly improve. Figures like the Sky Spirit Civilization''s Amamin, who was both a Sage and an ambassador, meant that the Sky Spirit Civilization was almost an integral part of Human Civilization during the entire developmental process, rather than a separate entity. Two days later, Xi Qing led a delegation team of thousands, arriving at the Human Mother Planet aboard a spaceship. They had barely arrived in outer space when the members of the mission were thoroughly shaken. The Human Mother Planet was indeed staggeringly large at the moment, its volume almost seven times that of the Great Yan Mother Planet; and it was currently in the midst of an ecological revival. Under the dual influence of the Life Mother Tree and the World Tree, countless plants were sprouting like bamboo after a rainstorm, growing at a visibly rapid pace. Bear in mind, they had just emerged from the Eternal Night Ice River barely over ten days ago! The ecosystem of the Great Yan Civilization itself had been nearly completely destroyed, with a vast number of creatures extinct. Even as the Great Sun revived and the climate warmed, it could not return to its past stateeverywhere was a harsh environment riddled with howling storms and skies filled with sand and dust! Many ministers had originally thought Human Civilization would be in a similar state, but upon actually arriving here, they found it to be entirely different! In just over ten days'' time, this planet, which had increased its surface area by nine times, was already about to rebuild its ecology! "How on earth did they achieve this?" A minister almost pressed his face against the glass window, his eyes wide open as if trying to discern the secret of Human Civilization''s ecological restoration. "All kinds of possibilities exist," came another relatively calm voice, "It could be the reward from some Golden Legendary-level achievement, or perhaps a special kind of large-scale magic, or possibly the work of those Senya people... The depth of Human Civilization is beyond our imagination, but although we didn''t understand before, we must come to recognize it now." "Does Minister Lin''s words contain a deeper meaning?" Xi Qing looked at the speaker. The Great Yan Immortal Dynasty had five chief civil servants, each with their areas of expertise. The one who came this time was the youngest of the five Prime Ministers but already bore many wrinkles upon his face. "Your Majesty," Lin Xiang bowed to Xi Qing, "The primary purpose of our mission this time is to exchange what we lack for what we have, which naturally requires knowing what the Sect Master has and what we have, and to prioritize accordingly. In my view, the method of rapidly restoring the natural ecology we see now is of utmost importance." "Indeed," the other ministers nodded in agreement, all wearing serious expressions. "Minister Lin speaks the truth. "Without ecological recovery, any further developments in other areas are merely fanciful. "Our reserves of food aren''t plentiful either." "Many Spiritual Medicines need to be replanted." "..." Before stepping into the Civilization Trial, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty had been flourishing in Immortal Dao, with great strength for tens of thousands of years, and they never thought there was anything wrong with their civilization. However, it wasn''t until they actually began to interact with other civilizations that they recognized their own deficiencies. According to what the Human envoys had revealed in the past, their means of production were extremely backward. Still heavily dependent on natural ecological resources. Many ministers couldn''t understand this at first, but when they started facing the ruined ecology, they comprehended completely. Let alone Cultivation, there could soon be a crisis in food supply. Seeing that Human Civilization had such rapid means of ecological recovery, how could they not be eager? Xi Qing listened to the voices of the ministers, nodding gravely. She firmly remembered the importance of ecology. The spaceship soon began to gently make its way into the atmosphere, but at a certain moment when it truly entered it, Xi Qing suddenly became somewhat dubious and uncertain. "Has Your Majesty sensed the rich Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth?" Lin Xiang, noticing the Empress''s expression, exclaimed, "With the influence of Level 30 Extraordinary Elements, even the sects'' defended cultivation Holy Lands do not possess such richness. I''ve only just entered, and my Cultivation Technique''s operation speed has already increased by more than three times... Your Majesty, I think we should actively send geniuses and many strong individuals here. This too is of the utmost importance!" Thrice the speed was an extraordinary difference indeed. Their Great Yan Mother Planet had initially been at Level 14 for Spiritual Energy. After the last Trial, it had risen to Level 20, and now it was at Level 22a whole rank higher. But compared to Level 30, the difference was still starkly evident. This was merely the Spiritual Energy in ordinary places; what about where Spiritual Energy converged? Sending geniuses and many strong individuals here for cultivation would undoubtedly yield twice the results with half the effort! It seemed the Empress truly needed to take up permanent residence here. However, at this moment, although Xi Qing was equally amazed at the density of the Spiritual Energy, what caused her expression to change was not this foreseen event. ``` Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Prime Minister Lin, I just felt somekind of oppressive force between heaven and earth, as if a disaster is about to strike,"Xi Qing said without holding back, and asked, "Did Prime Minister Lin not feel it?" "This..." Prime Minister Lin was somewhat surprised and shook his head after feeling carefully for a moment. The other civil servants also heard the Empress''s words, each trying to sense it, but they all shook their heads in turn. "This servant feels nothing." "Nor do I." "But Your Majesty''s Mysterious Technique is unparalleled, such perception should not be wrong." "Yet we are here; we should not be in any danger." "Indeed, with the Heavenly Emperor''s protection, it''s absolutely impossible for anything to happen." "..." The faith of these civil servants in Shen Hao was even stronger than that of the average human in Shen Hao. After all, most humans had watched Shen Hao grow step by step from the Chosen One to his current level, but these people of Great Yan Civilization had been left with an impression comparable to that of gods and immortals upon their first recognition of Shen Hao! However, just at this moment, a young civil servant suddenly spoke up: "Your Majesty, this servant also has a similar feeling." Xi Qing looked over. It was a young minister of strength Level 10, with exceptional Talent, especially in the domain of Formations. "Level 10, Level 20?" Xi Qing easily found the similarity between herself and the young minister. "Your Majesty, could it be a Heavenly Tribulation?" Prime Minister Lin immediately thought of something. The existence of Heavenly Tribulation was not announced a few days earlier, but at the very beginning, though the announcement merely stated that it was a rule that carried a certain danger, yet could assist in breakthroughs. It was Xi Qing''s first time hearing about it. After listening to Prime Minister Lin''s explanation, she sensed carefully again and then suddenly opened her eyes. Enjoy new tales from My Virtual Library Empire "It must be the Heavenly Tribulation!" Her expression also showed clear expectation, "My strength has not yet reached the pinnacle of Level 20, but I am already able to trigger the Heavenly Tribulation, doesn''t this mean that as long as I trigger and survive it, I can break through to Level 21?" Upon hearing this, the other civil servants were also shocked. Most of them had strength of over 10 levels, having already broken through one major stage, so they understood all too well that such breakthroughs were no easy feat! Before the Civilization Trial, any strength that surpassed Level 10 was referred to as a ''Land Immortal''! Almost every one of them was a figure who stood at the apex of civilization! They could ensure the prosperity of an Immortal Sect for three hundred years. Even after the Civilization Trial began and breakthroughs became simpler, most people still found themselves stuck at a bottleneck. To reach the Second Stage was already so difficult, not to mention the Third Stage, which was unimaginable. And now, the ''Heavenly Tribulation Rules'' contained within Human Civilization could actually aid in breaking through so easily? "I have also taken note of this matter," Xi Qing restrained the impulse to immediately experience and break through the Heavenly Tribulation, "After we arrive, we''ll understand it well." This was a matter of utmost importance! Another thing to remember firmly. They had just arrived at the Human Mother Planet and had already encountered three shocking foundations; the entire Great Yan Mission, including Xi Qing, was both excited and nervous. It was hard for them to imagine just how many more shocks this diplomatic mission would bring, making the land that was getting closer and closer seem all the more mysterious. The spaceship arrived quickly. Now that there''s much to rebuild, all sectors are pushing forward actively; under the policies set by the Global United Front, all other matters are secondary in priority, so the reception for the mission was not extravagant. Everything was kept simple, something the Great Yan Mission, including Xi Qing, had already been informed about, and naturally, they had no objections to it. Including Xi Qing, they had all correctly adjusted their mindset regarding their position. However, when they saw the person leading the reception, they were all greatly surprised. "Your Majesty," Prime Minister Lin seemed fearful that his own Empress was unaware, and quickly whispered a reminder, "That''s the sister of the Heavenly Emperor, also one of the strongest Chosen Ones of Human Civilization. In the previous trials, her martial achievements were outstanding." This statement made Xi Qing''s pupils shrink slightly. Her gaze once again fixed on the young girl who seemed very young, and she took the initiative to step forward. ''No need for elaborate formalities, no need for elaborate formalities," she said with a smile on her face, although the corners of her mouth twitched slightly. Though she was the Emperor of Great Yan, in terms of status and identity, it was hard to say if she could compare with this figure. To have this figure come to receive them, was it to put pressure on them, or to express the importance they held for them? Xi Qing had not been on the throne for long, and she was not very adept at political matters. However, she quickly dismissed some of the less favorable speculations in her mind. Because the girl in front of her was full of curiosity, and didn''t seem like someone who had come to apply pressure. Chapter 226 Explosive Attention In fact, Xi Qing was indeed overthinking.Qiuyue''s appearance here was indeed suggested by someone, but it was mainly her own decision. After the trial had concluded, most of the soldiers had returned to the Mother Planet to participate in various development and construction projects. It was only natural for those with great strength and outstanding talents to focus on cultivation and training, enhancing their abilities to prepare for the next trials. Qiuyue was no exception. However, after the Empress of Great Yan requested to be sent as a diplomatic envoy, which showed a trend of permanent residence in Human Civilization, someone suggested that Qiuyue, representing Human Civilization, should go to meet her. On one hand, Qiuyue''s status was not inferior to Xi Qing''s; on the other hand, their strengths were quite comparable, and they would not be short of common topics. If they could establish a certain friendship, it would undoubtedly be beneficial for subsequent communication and interaction. When this proposal reached Qiuyue, she did not hesitate much and directly agreed. "From now on, everyone should focus on development, I also want to contribute my part," Qiuyue had said at the time. Shen Hao also approved. For this sister, he had always had high expectations. Young and intelligent, if she were only trained as a pure warrior, it would indeed be somewhat regrettable. It would be good for her to get involved in more activities. After all, Xi Qing, as the Empress, was also half-hearted about her role. Shen Hao had long realized that she was even more unsuited to such a position than he was. Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire And that was indeed the case. Both were a bit nervous when they first met, but after just a brief interaction, they discovered that the other''s personality was not at all what they had imagined. They quickly became familiar with each other. "Silver hair is very popular here; many young people like it." Qiuyue, looking at Xi Qing''s silvery-white long hair, could not help but reach out to stroke it, and then her eyes suddenly lit up, "So smooth." "Your black hair is also very beautiful," Xi Qing said with a bit of envy and astonishment, "Even though we are from two different universe species, we are so alike, even our aesthetics are nearly the same. This is truly miraculous." "Perhaps it''s the care of fate," Qiuyue smiled slightly. "It''s not perhaps, this is indeed the greatest care fate has shown us," Xi Qing''s expression became a little more solemn. "You might not feel it as much, Qiuyue, but for us, encountering Human Civilization has completely saved our future." "I understand, and I can relate," Qiuyue still wore a smile, "Because, for us, the existence of our brother is also the greatest blessing of fate for us. His emergence has also completely saved the future of our entire Human Civilization." "..." Xi Qing fell silent for a moment, looking at Qiuyue, who was proud and fortunate, and now truly envied her to the point of feeling a sourness in her heart. It was Indeed so! This short journey had shown her many aspects to envy, but whether it was the speed of ecological reconstruction, the rich spiritual energy, or the existence of the Heavenly Tribulation, none could compare to a Shen Hao! If a Heavenly Emperor could be born in their civilization. even if everything was sacrificed, it would be worth it. Unfortunately, now she could only envy. "What do you plan to do first?" At this moment, Qiuyue seemed to have been reminded by others and finally remembered the formalities, looking at Xi Qing, she said, "We have planned quite a few locations, such as visiting the largest Cultivation School, then going to the latest technology exhibition, we can also visit the Pocket World Blessed Land, Magic Secret Realm, Spiritual Medicine Plantation, new urban planning departments, Phoenix Chicken Breeding Center, Ecological Reconstruction Command Center, Immortal Dao Inheritance Research Institute..." Qiuyue had clearly done her homework, listing a series of locations in one breath, and just these terms alone made the ministers of Great Yan''s eyes shine brightly. Too much, and too important! Any one of these places was no small matter! At the moment, Lin Xiang even somewhat wanted to take back what he had said to Her Highness on the spaceship. There was no need to remember any "key points"; in Human Civilization, everywhere was key! The depth of heritage was beyond imagination, and revealing any bit of it meant incredibly important benefits for Great Yan! However, Xi Qing gave a completely unexpected answer. "I want to first experience the Heavenly Tribulation," Xi Qing said seriously. "Heavenly Tribulation? The ''Golden Core'' Tribulation of the Third Stage?" Qiuyue exclaimed in surprise. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Golden Core Tribulation?" Xi Qing was slightly startled. "Our Mythical Skills, at the Extraordinary Third Stage, will condense the Divine Soul into a Five Elements Core, thus we also refer to the breakthrough to the Third Stage''s tribulation as the ''Golden Core Tribulation''," Qiuyue explained, her eyes filled with clear anticipation, "Currently, no one has experienced the Golden Core Tribulation yet, no one knows the specific difficulty and rewards. If you want to experience it, you will be the first!" Qiuyue was indeed anticipating. She had reached Level 20 just two days ago, and although she had just entered it and had not yet sensed her own Heavenly Tribulation, obviously, it would not be long before it came. If Xi Qing really decided to try, not only her but a large number of Chosen Ones from all of Human Civilization would likely be interested. Having had a good five and a half years of rest, many felt confident about breaking through to the Third Rank! "No one has tried yet?" Hearing this, Xi Qing grew more determined. "Then I want to try even more; let me be the first Tribulation Crosser." "There should be no problem," Qiuyue''s eyes grew brighter, "Then, regarding the difficulty..." "Naturally, the highest difficulty!" Xi Qing smiled slightly, without a hint of hesitation. She might not yet be mature enough as an Empress, but she indeed possessed the demeanor of an Empress, which was why she had garnered so much support from others. At this moment, the ministers behind her looked at their ruler with anticipation and pride. If she could succeed, Xi Qing would surpass all the rulers of Great Yan Immortal Dynasty and even all cultivators, reaching a higher realm! In the legends of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, she would truly deserve the title "Immortal"! Even if she couldn''t match the Heavenly Emperor of human civilization, their Her Highness the Empress was definitely not weak! "Then I''ll send a request to Brother," Qiuyue''s thoughts also became lively, "By the way, do you mind being watched during your tribulation? What about live-streaming it? Heavenly Tribulation is really popular nowadays, and it''s sure to attract a lot of attention." During this period, any live broadcasts or news about Heavenly Tribulation attracted considerable attention. After all, with the first stage of the Red Mythical Technique already made public, advancing to the second stage no longer seemed unattainable. Many people saw hope and naturally paid close attention to Heavenly Tribulation. As the first person to attempt the Extraordinary Third Stage Tribulation, she was naturally bound to attract considerable attention. Not to mention that this person was the Empress of Great Yan, Qiuyue could fully imagine the popularity. Among the tasks, she received was "deepening the connection between the Empress and human society," and what better opportunity than this? "I don''t mind at all," Xi Qing realized something too but wasn''t worried; instead, she confidently said, "Anyone can watch!" For her and for the Great Yan Civilization, was this not an opportunity to showcase themselves? As soon as Xi Qing gave her definitive answer, the logistic team immediately got busy. Obviously, Qiuyue was not the only one who realized the promotional value of this tribulation. On her first day after reaching human civilization, the Empress of Great Yan went through the Heavenly Tribulation to break into the third stage, obtaining people''s attention and support, which was without a doubt a publicity point worth maintaining for a long time. Every Great Yan person who comes to the Human Mother Planet to contribute to the growth and development of human civilization will see this event, seeing the achievements of their ruler in this place. This would certainly deepen the Great Yan people''s affection for human civilization. The place of the tribulation itself might even become a tourist spot. By the time the network was expanded to the Great Yan Civilization, it would also inspire countless Great Yan people''s longings for human civilization. "Ingraining interest and emotional relationships into the grassroots is the most stable form of dependency," commented a Global United Front parliamentarian responsible for related matters. In any case, with efficient promotion, the preparation of the Empress of Great Yan for the tribulation had officially begun to spread. As Qiuyue expected, the "first tribulation" and "Empress of Great Yan" publicity points combined directly triggered a qualitative change. Initially, the visitation of the Empress of Great Yan did not spark significant social attention, after all, there were many other matters that required attention within human civilization at that time. The internet was flooded with a series of significant news. In comparison to "Eternal Heaven," "City Planning," and "Mythical Skills," the visitation of the Empress of Great Yan was moderate, and even though some people were curious about this reportedly Golden Legendary talent and incredibly beautiful and powerful Empress, merely reading the news seemed sufficient. But now, this Empress was about to become the first Chosen One to breakthrough to the Extraordinary Third Stage after completing her Trial and was even preparing for the ultimate Heavenly Tribulation. This immediately attracted a huge amount of attention. In the prepared live streaming room, countless people continued to flood in. "Where is the Empress of Great Yan?" "All Great Yan people have silver-white hair, huh?" "I heard the Empress of Great Yan is super beautiful!" "Have you got your priorities wrong? The Heavenly Tribulation is what''s important!" "Wake up! Focusing on looks will only lower your chances of successfully passing the Heavenly Tribulation!" "I''m more concerned about the rewards after!" "Let''s see what the ultimate difficulty of the Heavenly Tribulation looks like." "Eh, isn''t that Her Highness, Princess Chang?" "Gosh, Ruoxi, my goddess is here too!" "And General Yang, Song Dapao, and the others!" "..." Some people quickly noticed Qiuyue, Liu Ruoxi, Yang Jun, Song Cheng, and others in the camera. They had received the news and rushed over quickly. Observing the most challenging Heavenly Tribulation on the spot was also a rare opportunity for them. Apart from them, there were also many other powerful Chosen Ones. Some of these were familiar faces to the people, having defended a region or waged battles in a location during the last Trial, and are now genuine "stars" of the current human civilization! Chapter 227 The more hardships you endure now, the less bloodshed during trials! ```Clearly, the appearance of these people further ignited the public''s attention, even leading major media outlets to start focusing their reports, drawing in an increasing number of eyes! Such enthusiasm had exceeded the expectations of most people. However, the Analysis Department soon found the reason. "In the era of the Civilization Trial, one major change in society is that the focus of people has shifted from past tycoons, celebrities, and politicians to now the Chosen Ones and warriors of various levels, and the social strata have changed accordingly..." Today, people might not be able to name many politicians or stars, but most are aware of these warriors at the forefront of human civilization. It is said that on some unofficial platforms, there are already rankings of the many powerful individuals within human civilization. Some, who are not classified as confidential, have their combat records listed, or their public fight recordings analyzed. Due to a lack of intelligence and official authority, such rankings are naturally not very accurate, but it is precisely for this reason that they attract a lot of discussion and contention. Consequently, they enjoy a fair amount of popularity. Each of these warriors has, therefore, become known to the public. They may not be very aware themselves, but each of them has already gained considerable fame. After realizing this, the Analysis Department quickly extended a series of project plans. The power of public opinion cannot be overlooked, and positive guidance plays a proactive role in the development of the whole civilization. It can only be said that with the temporary end of the trial, many changes in the era that were not prominent during the Trial Period will burst forth at an astonishing speed during the interim, and the management of civilization must prepare to be flexible and responsive. Like at this moment. As more and more people arrived and after brief communication, the camera swiftly shifted to Qiuyue. This change naturally sparked intense interest among netizens, and for a moment, the screen was swamped with barrage comments like "Her Highness, Princess Chang," "Princess Chang!" "Peace to Your Highness," and "Greeting Her Highness, Princess Chang!" S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Initially, only a few people called her by this name, but now, more and more people were aware of this exclusive title and began to use it too. Qiuyue also noticed the content of the barrage, and her naturally serene face quickly reddened at a speed visible to the naked eye. "Please, don''t call me that." She waved her hands, the very hands that had once torn apart Level 19 undead in battle, but now they seemed somewhat out of place. This reaction only excited the netizens even more. The density of the barrage comments even broke the record at one point. As Shen Hao''s foster sister and one of the strongest Chosen Ones in human civilization, Qiuyue naturally had an extremely high profile in society. "Princess Chang" was naturally more of a joke than an official title, but it clearly showed people''s affection for her. On one hand, it was because of Shen Hao''s presence, and on the other hand, it was due to her performance and achievements during the Trial. A mere sixteen-year-old girl, not only secured the status of a Chosen One by herself but also fought on the most brutal front lines, even getting injured multiple times. How could such a figure as Qiuyue not be loved by the people? Even the warriors on the front lines had amassed a large number of fans, let alone the general public. At this time, seemingly having realized her efforts to correct people''s calls were futile, Qiuyue finally gave up, took a deep breath to calm her emotions, and then flashed a sweet smile to the camera. "Considering that many of you might not understand, let me explain it to you." Boom, with that, the density of the barrage comments surged even more. Read latest chapters at My Virtual Library Empire More and more people were joining, and a great many were extremely excited. However, Qiuyue had learned not to look at the barrage comments. She was initially unaccustomed, but soon adapted. "What we''re live streaming today is actually quite simple. The Empress from the Great Yan Civilization has come today to visit our planet. Her level has reached 20, just one step away from the Third Stage, so right after arriving, she immediately sensed the presence of the Heavenly Tribulation. By the way, Heavenly Tribulation can be sensed and triggered voluntarily, so don''t worry about it descending suddenly..." Heavenly Tribulation had indeed attracted a lot of attention, as previous information was not complete, after all, rules like these obtained from rewards require people to explore on their own. Taking this opportunity to share some information is one of the reasons Qiuyue was pushed forward. Her status commanded immense trust among the public, and having such a "star" could play a significant role in moments when guidance was needed. As for Qiuyue herself, she had no desire to become a "star," yet she was delighted to be making a difference. She was trying her best to adapt to her new role at this moment. "Heavenly Tribulation isn''t just about the Heavenly Tribulation. Especially when breaking through to the Second Stage, it''s seldom lightning but mostly a Wind and Fire Tribulation." Qiuyue continued her explanation, "Fiery flames will appear inside your body, or bone-scraping impact will hit your physique. The process is painful and may cause injuries, but within this process, the powers of wind and fire will merge into your body, assisting in the breakthrough and enhancing the strength of your physical body. It can even integrate into your spiritual power or magic power, greatly aiding strength. The greater the intensity, the more help it provides. Oh, and the intensity can be chosen by yourself, you just need to send a request to Fiora..." Though her explanation was somewhat mechanical, she still clearly outlined the key points. People then realized that "Heavenly Tribulation" and "reward" were not separate; they were actually one and the same. This rule, rather than being a "tribulation," could be seen as a whetstone, designed to enhance strength in a way involving some risk and suffering. ``` So, as long as one could bear it, the greater the intensity of the Heavenly Tribulation, the greater the benefits one would receive. In an instant, the crowd, which had originally harbored some fear of the existence of the Heavenly Tribulation, decreased their worries. On the contrary, those who yearned for power and held fighting spirit for the future became even more anticipatory. Especially some from Alien Races. For instance, the Mongolians. At this moment, the chieftain of the Mongolian Clan even turned to his tribespeople and said, "Our warriors must cherish this precious opportunity. We must not avoid it or choose a low-difficulty Heavenly Tribulation. If we don''t surpass it on the first try, then we''ll try a second time, a third!" "Yes!" They were well aware that among all the Alien Races that had joined Human Civilization, the role of their Mongolian Clan was not prominent. Especially when compared to the Senya people, who were skilled in the ways of nature, and the Wing Sky people, who were proficient in alchemy. To gain a foothold in this powerful civilization without being eliminated, the only thing they could compete with was martial strength! Therefore, opportunities like this one that could enhance strength were extremely valuable to them! "Now, the Emperor of Great Yan has chosen the highest difficulty," Qiuyue continued, her voice involuntarily rising a bit, "since the current strength of the Heavenly Tribulation can only satisfy the needs up to the third stage, which is the so-called ''Golden Core Tribulation.'' So, what is going to be shown to everyone in a moment will be the highest difficulty in the entirety of the Heavenly Tribulation System! The Heavenly Tribulation, Wind Tribulation, and Fire Tribulation will all come at once, and there will be a total of nine rounds! It is said that if one surpasses all of them, there could be a special gain... I also want to challenge the highest difficulty." By the end of her speech, there was not a trace of fear on her face, and she even clenched her fist as if to firm her own resolution. This subconscious gesture caused the barrage to pause for a moment. Then a dense flurry of barrage comments suddenly surged up. "Her Highness, Princess Chang, cheer up!" "Her Highness, Princess Chang is the best!" "I am ashamed; I actually wanted to avoid the Heavenly Tribulation just now." "I''ve decided! I will also choose the highest difficulty!" "We can''t be cowards!" "Suffer more now, bleed less during the Trial!" "...." Clearly, Qiuyue''s performance inspired many people, and this inspiration was even more effective than the official repeated promotions and pushes! After all, no matter how strong Qiuyue was, she was a sixteen-year-old girl! As a member of Shen Hao''s family, she could have stayed safe and enjoyed life behind the scenes, instead of enduring the pain that should not be borne by someone of her status just to become stronger. The more people who loved her, the easier it was to draw inspiration and strength from her. And at this point, it seemed Empress Xi Qing had finally made her preparations. She stepped forward to the place ready to face the Heavenly Tribulation. Suddenly, the camera shifted directly onto her. The vast majority of people truly recognized this Empress for the first time! "So beautiful!" "Thought silver hair would make one look old, but not at all." "Very imposing!" "I heard that before becoming Empress, she was a famous female knight in Jianghu!" "Golden Legendary Talent, indeed." "Other civilizations also have their own pride." "It''s over, I feel like Princess Karla and Sage Amamin are going to be outshone." "..." Clearly, Empress Xi Qing, with her tall figure, outstanding demeanor, and beautiful silver hair, stunned many people as soon as she appeared; just as she had said to Qiuyue, Human Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization shared a striking similarity in their aesthetics. Of course, compared to her beauty, Xi Qing''s identity and strength were also parts of her charm. Although Shen Hao had obtained three slots for promoting Talents to Golden Legendary Level, he had not used them yet, nor had he made them public, so she remained the only Chosen One within the entire Civilization System who possessed a Golden Legendary Talent. Moreover, her status as Empress naturally gave her a charisma unique to the strong. At this very moment, her stance as she gazed up at the sky conveyed an indescribable grace. And in the high sky above, a vast expanse of dark clouds was gathering at a speed visible to the naked eye. She directly initiated the Heavenly Tribulation! Chapter 228 This is Simply Cheating! Qiuyue was not unaware that a large number of people were watching her at this moment.However, she also did not know what to say to the people within the Sovereign Civilization. Since that was the case, she decided to say nothing at all. She would show them her strength directly! Therefore, Qiuyue bravely triggered the Heavenly Tribulation. To most people in front of the screen at this moment, the dark clouds in the sky were gathering at an astonishing speed, even defying natural laws, but those present at the scene undoubtedly felt it more profoundly. "Extraordinary elements are gathering!" "Such astonishing power." "This Heavenly Tribulation is no ordinary one." "Golden Legendary rules, indeed, are not so easy." "..." Clearly, this was just the beginning, but the momentum of the Heavenly Tribulation had already shocked many people. Even Qiuyue couldn''t help but show a surprised expression at this time. She quickly explained to the camera, "The momentum of this Heavenly Tribulation... is quite strong, stronger than we anticipated, with a massive convergence of extraordinary elements, creating an overwhelming pressure." It was not just Qiuyue; many had realized that this Heavenly Tribulation might not be so simple. Before this, real powerhouses like Yang Jun and Qiuyue had somewhat underestimated Heavenly Tribulation. After all, Heavenly Tribulation was only Golden Legendary level, and it was more of a reward than a punishment. Each of them already possessed a full quota of Golden Legendary abilities; the Golden Legend level was not an unimaginable tier for them. But evidently, having just begun, they realized their underestimation of the Heavenly Tribulation. Especially Qiuyue, who was undergoing the tribulation. Having confidently chosen the highest difficulty, she naturally thought she could easily overcome it, but at this moment, she felt a clear sense of danger. "Is this the Heavenly Tribulation?" her innate talent, her instincts, were constantly warning her! Suddenly, Qiuyue took the situation very seriously. It was the moment when the warnings peaked. Boom! What looked like an exceptionally thick, even uncharacteristic of lightning, a purple thunderbolt struck from the sky, accurately hitting Qiuyue, while at the same time, intense flames and sharp wind blades completely enveloped her, affecting her inside and out! At this instant, many spectators changed their expressions. Their perception clearly told them the danger of this Heavenly Tribulation. Three Heavenly Tribulations arrived simultaneously! Enjoy exclusive content from My Virtual Library Empire Many with strengths still at Levels 17 and 18, even felt that they would have difficulty withstanding it. And this was only the first one! "The intensity of the Heavenly Tribulation is very high," Qiuyue warned the audience with a serious face, "Don''t be careless. The strength of this Heavenly Tribulation could seriously injure a Level 20 Chosen One with Blue Elite talent without proper preparedness!" This straightforward explanation immediately caused an uproar in the comments. With the current number of Human Chosen Ones coming to twenty thousand, including all alien Chosen Ones, there are a total of fifty thousand. Yet among them, the number of those with Blue Elite talents is merely around eight or nine hundred and this is after the last trial''s reward settlement! For most people, this small group already stood at the peak of extraordinary individuals in the entire civilization! Yet now, such a group might be severely injured by just the first Heavenly Tribulation? Even if this was the highest difficulty level of Heavenly Tribulation, the difficulty still far exceeded their initial expectations. Many who had initially surged with fighting spirit and courage now involuntarily began to hesitate again. If one were to lose their life in the Tribulation, it would hardly be worth it. Meanwhile, in the scene, as the dust settled, Qiuyue''s figure reappeared, seeming unharmed, but sharp-eyed individuals could still spot the slight furrow in her brows and the singed tips of her hair. Clearly, even for her, that strike was not something to be completely ignored. And in less than half a minute, the second Heavenly Tribulation began to brew. Boom! Another thunderous roar, visibly stronger than the previous one! Qiuyue no longer spoke, replaced instead by a solemn expression. The third, the fourth... Each one more astonishing than the last! By the time of the fifth one, even Qiuyue, who had a Golden Legendary talent, showed signs of change in her breath and appearanceshe could no longer care about her appearance, even her clothes, clearly of not low-grade magic treasures, were somewhat damaged. But the greater shock was known only to Qiuyue herself. She was indeed enduring immense pain, her entire body in agony. Like being pricked by needles, cut by knives, burned by fire. But at the same time, she could clearly feel her body undergoing a peculiar transformation, becoming more compact and stronger, even undergoing what could be called a "metamorphosis"! "This is the Heavenly Tribulation!" Xi Qing slowly exhaled and, as she looked again at the increasingly dense clouds above the sky, the shock in her heart was indescribable. What exceeded expectations was not only the difficulty of the Heavenly Tribulation but also its intensity! She didn''t even need to fully pass through it, but right now, if she wanted, she could directly break through to the third stageLevel 21! And without a doubt, if she could withstand the complete Heavenly Tribulation, she would break through in an even more perfect and more powerful way. This kind of foundation might not be as clear as "ability," "equipment," or "profession" laid out plainly, but for a Chosen One like her, who inevitably pursued perfection and strength, any improvement in foundation was extremely important, especially one as significant and powerful as this! "I must overcome the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation!" Xi Qing resolved in her heart. She had the confidence to do so. Few people knew that the strongest part of her Talent was not combat, but her recovery ability! When the damage reached a certain threshold, the Phoenix Bloodline inside her would activate, allowing her to recover at an extremely fast rate, akin to a Nirvana Rebirth! "The sixth strike, no, the seventh should be about enough," Xi Qing contemplated internally while also feeling somewhat satisfied, "This highest difficulty of Heavenly Tribulation is so strong that even in Human Civilization, there must be few who can survive it. Once my Talent activates, it will surely leave a profound impression on the people of Human Civilization." For her, this was success! The sixth strike arrived as expected, and the Thunder and firestorm even melted the ground around Xi Qing completely, with the camera clearly showing the scorching "magma" slowly flowing. The barrage had lessened a great deal; everyone was silent. Clearly, the power of the Heavenly Tribulation had frightened many people. However high the reward, it made some people apprehensive. But, just as the seventh strike of the Heavenly Tribulation was brewing, the scene suddenly changed! Several emerald branches broke through the ground! Their entire bodies even exuded a crystalline texture. Everyone noticed the change, including Xi Qing! At a moment when people were unsure of what was happening, those growing branches encircled and targeted Xi Qing through the air, and in the next moment, rich Power of Life visibly poured into her! Xi Qing''s body, which had already sustained injuries, recovered visibly at a rapid pace! The pain was not only greatly reduced, but during this process, she could even clearly perceive that the refinement of her body by the Heavenly Tribulation hadn''t stopped but was proceeding at an even higher efficiency! "What is this?" Xi Qing murmured to herself, her eyes involuntarily widening. Everyone watching, including the bystanders, was staring in surprise at this change. Only when a voice rang out in Qiuyue''s consciousness, did she finally show a surprised expression, turned her head to the camera, and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, my elder brother has added a rule to the Heavenly Tribulations, allowing the World Tree and the Life Mother Tree to synchronize healing for every Tribulation Crosser! As long as you can withstand the Heavenly Tribulation, even if you are severely injured, it doesn''t matter!" The next moment, the seventh strike of the Heavenly Tribulation descended, and everyone could feel the power of the Heavenly Tribulation, but at the same time, the Power of Life surging from those branches also suddenly intensified! Xi Qing bathed in the Heavenly Tribulation and the Power of Life; her life''s tier was undergoing further metamorphosis, and the breakthrough had even begun! However, her emotions were very complicated. "This is simply cheating!" Yes, cheating! Xi Qing wanted to say that she didn''t need healing, as her Talent could recover. But she also clearly understood that to have such a rich Power of Life aiding by the side during Tribulation, without diminishing the intensifying effect of the Heavenly Tribulation, the strength of this power was immensely powerful! This meant that the enhancement she was enjoying now wasn''t just a privilege for a few strong individuals anymore, but was accessible to many more people! "I was naive..." Xi Qing murmured. Clearly, her initial plan had been completely disrupted. People would not remember her performance. The only thing remembered would be the cheating-like strength of Human Civilization! And indeed, that was the case. As Qiuyue explained, the online comments, which had slightly decreased, stirred up once again. "Can this even be done?" "So strong!" "Amazing! So amazing!" "I was just wondering if there would be some elixir or something to reduce the difficulty; didn''t expect that even an elixir wasn''t needed!" "Wow, I''m reassured now!" "Life Mother Tree and World Tree, two guarantees, who else is there!" "..." Clearly, people who had been worried just a moment ago were now excited, including many strong individuals present on the scene, all of whom were showing surprised expressions. Being able to heal injuries in time not only meant a significant increase in the ability to survive the Heavenly Tribulation, but also meant that the likelihood of dying under the Heavenly Tribulation was greatly reduced! In this situation, the Heavenly Tribulation being more difficult than expected was actually a good thing, because it meant that the gains would also be greater than expected! This undoubtedly gave people more courage. Just as Xi Qing had thought, this was completely cheating! S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But this was also a display of the strong foundation of Human Civilization! Chapter 229 Shocked to Numbness At that moment, Shen Hao also withdrew his gaze.There was no need to watch anymore. This was the first activation of the Heavenly Tribulation for breaking through to the third stage, and it was of the highest difficulty, so it was only natural for Shen Hao to pay attention. The intensity of the Heavenly Tribulation was actually within his expectations. Because from the beginning, he had realized that the nature of this Golden Legendary reward was significantly higher than other Golden Legendary rewards. Perhaps because the Heavenly Tribulation carried certain risks, or perhaps because the quality itself was higher. The gains it could bring were extremely important. It not only reduced the difficulty of breaking through and decreased the time stuck at bottlenecks, but it also enhanced the foundation of the Transcendents. The last point was the most important. On the Extraordinary Path, the strength of an individual was important, but the overall strength of an entire civilization was just as crucial. For example, in the last trial, a Level 7 Human Civilization Soldier was able to easily defeat a Level 9 Undead one-on-one! This kind of power was what could win wars with smaller sacrifices and triumph over trials. The existence of the Heavenly Tribulation, therefore, should benefit the whole civilization, and not just a few strong ones. Thus, Shen Hao tentatively let the Life Mother Tree treat the World Tree in sync. The results were very comforting to him. "After all, Heavenly Tribulation is not a real ''Heavenly Punishment'' and does not have the rule of ''having to rely solely on oneself.'' Elixirs, equipment, and such should be useful, but clearly, the role of the World Tree is the greatest, even enhancing the refining effect," Shen Hao concluded and formally recorded this into the rules. Just by setting the time and place for the ''Tribulation'', helping everyone "cheat" wasn''t difficult at all. Everyone, when breaking through, could gain greater benefits from the Heavenly Tribulation! At this very moment, Xi Qing had also passed the final Heavenly Tribulation. The difficulty of the ninth level of Heavenly Tribulation was astonishing. Without any preparation, even someone with Xi Qing''s foundation and strength would have suffered considerable damage, but now, under the nearly "cheating" power of synchronous treatment, she had passed the Heavenly Tribulation in a very relaxed manner. Even as she passed the last one, the powers of lightning, wind, and fire continuously encircled her, not as remnants of the Heavenly Tribulation, but as powers that truly integrated into her body during the breakthrough! At that moment, Xi Qing, while feeling the new Extraordinary Power of the third stage, and experiencing this newly acquired ability, was indescribably shocked. This power, of course, was not as strong as the Chosen One''s Golden Legendary Ability, but in her view, it was already comparable to some Purple Epic abilities! Most importantlyit wasn''t exclusive to the Chosen Ones! Clearly, every Transcendent who overcame the highest difficulty of Heavenly Tribulation could have it! Even those Transcendents who passed through normal difficulty, although their acquired abilities wouldn''t be as strong as hers, even if they were merely equivalent to Blue Elite Level or even White Ordinary Level abilities, it would still be extraordinarily impressive! This meant that warriors of the Great Yan at the same level weren''t a match for Human warriors. "Your Highness," Qiuyue had already approached Xi Qing with a camera, winked at her, and said, "Congratulations on your breakthrough. Is there anything you''d like to say to everyone?" "..." Xi Qing looked at the camera, took a deep breath with a still lingering shock, and said, "It''s amazing, much more powerful than I expected. I didn''t just achieve a ''perfect'' breakthrough, but I also mastered a whole new power and greatly enhanced my physical foundation... plus the incredible treatment we just had, the gains far outweigh the risks." Though Xi Qing didn''t explicitly say "envy", everyone could clearly feel her envy. This greatly satisfied the netizens. "No need to be envious, there will be plenty more to envy in the future." "All thanks to the President''s brilliance." "Can even gain abilities? Can ordinary Cultivators also master this? Then this is truly powerful!" "Look how envious Her Highness the Empress is." "Everyone, I''ve decided to take a risk and challenge a higher difficulty." "Me too." "Don''t hold back; this is an opportunity other civilizations can''t envy. We must seize it!" "..." Clearly, Xi Qing''s performance at this moment truly sparked a lot of attention. Just as some said, it was an opportunity other civilizations couldn''t envy. If not seized, it would undoubtedly be a waste. In fact, by this time, members of the Global United Front were already proposing a series of plans to promote the use of Heavenly Tribulation, noting the significant benefits it could bring. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even if only used as part of trade, letting cultivators from affiliated civilizations come to break through the Tribulation at a certain cost could bring huge benefits. Not to mention, strengthening the foundation of the civilization''s cultivators and nurturing more powerful beings. But the Human Civilization now had more than just Tribulation to assimilate in terms of foundation. A day later, Xi Qing received even more attention, including her subsequent itinerary, which was widely disseminated. When she arrived at the "Illusion Secret Realm", everyone truly felt the power of the "Illusion Secret Realm". Only a certain amount of power was needed, and time could be accelerated within the Illusion Secret Realm! Although this was only Thought Acceleration, and one could not cultivate there, the efficiency of learning magic, gaining combat experience, and enhancing magic ability was more than tenfold! In the absence of fear of death, with Thought Acceleration, and with a large number of enemies to simulate, everyone could quickly become a battle-hardened, powerful warrior! Xi Qing and the entire Great Yan Mission were once again greatly shocked. Even before the visit had ended, she eagerly asked, "Can we also send warriors here for training? We are willing to pay rental compensation!" "You can select a portion of the elites, but you must also undertake the responsibility of accompanying training," Qiuyue also proposed the plan devised by the council from the back. "Of course," Xi Qing and many Great Yan ministers were extremely delighted. Accompany training was mutual; with this Illusion Secret Realm, it was enough to train an army far superior to those of the past! The importance of military power under the Civilization Trial goes without saying. After visiting and experiencing the Illusion Secret Realm, they went on to visit the Sword Casting Mountain Domain. The effect of this Golden Legendary building also equally shocked the group of Great Yan envoys. By this time, the Sword Casting Mountain Domain had already been used for one and a half months, and the batch of Sword Steel Ore placed there the longest and of the best quality had already broken through to Level 11! One and a half months, Level 11! Even though the materials of this batch of Sword Steel Ore were excellent and had already been around Level 5-6 before being placed, the effect was still incredibly astonishing. In the Chosen One Mall, the points required for Level 11 equipment were hundreds of times that of Level 5-6 equipment! Moreover, these Level 11 were not just of White Quality; some of them definitely reached Blue Quality, containing very strong Sword Intent. What if it were one year, or even five years? Undoubtedly, Human Civilization would possess a large number of high-quality treasure sword equipment! "We will prioritize fulfilling our own army''s needs; it might not be possible to lower the price in the short term," Qiuyue conveyed the conditions maturely, continuing with a smile, "However, if Great Yan wishes to obtain a batch of mature treasure swords earlier, it''s possible if the price is right." Suddenly, an intense discussion began within the Great Yan Mission. Even though the type of equipment was specified, the power of these treasure swords was great, and compared to the Chosen One Mall, they were even more cost-effective. "Should Xi Qing consider placing her personal sword inside?" Qiuyue suddenly said, "It could be retrieved when the Trial is about to start, free of charge. This is also considered a form of support for Great Yan from us." "Thank you." Xi Qing''s eyes shone. She did not refuse and immediately took off her personal sworda Purple Epic Level Equipment. It was indeed the reward she received for securing the second rank in the last Civilization Trial. Already of extremely high quality, in five and a half years, it would definitely improve by more than one level, even if it could not transform into a Golden Legendary. Watching the Sword Casting Mountain Domain filled with astonishing Sword Intent before her, she couldn''t contain her yearning. Just this foundation alone could save a huge amount of points! Moreover, she was well aware that Human Civilization already offered a kind of supportive preference to Great Yan, as it was part of the Civilization System, otherwise, the trade surplus in equipment alone would be unimaginably large. "Thank goodness Great Yan still has thousands of years of wealth accumulation," Xi Qing felt somewhat relieved. Otherwise, even if Human Civilization offered some support and preference, Great Yan''s national treasury would be overwhelmed. However, Xi Qing''s relief was clearly premature. They then went on to visit the Elixir Workshop. Watching the Alchemists in the Elixir Workshop produce elixirs of not low quality in a manner completely beyond their understanding, the Great Yan Mission, including Xi Qing, were all stunned to numbness. As a traditional Extraordinary Civilization and already following the Cultivation Path, they were not unfamiliar with Alchemy. Indeed, Great Yan had already begun systematically training Alchemists more than a thousand years ago, and elixirs were even abundant enough to circulate in the trading market. They originally thought this was already powerful enough. But what was this in front of them! Elixirs, how could they be produced like this? Clearly, the completely assembly-line, industrial-scale mass production was a huge shock to these Qi Refiners whose knowledge still lingered in the manual era! Just this one Elixir Workshop''s production scale of low-level elixirs already exceeded their entire Great Yan by several times! And this was while the "workers" were still not strong and skilled enough. If high-level elixirs could also be produced like this in the future... It would simply be terrifyingly powerful! Chapter 230 The True Meaning of Affiliated Civilization "Could you also sell us some of these elixirs?" Xi Qing asked Qiuyue again, her face slightly flushed.She felt like a newly rich peasant who had just entered the city, ignorant and wanting everything she saw. But in comparison to Human Civilization, Great Yan truly was no different from a wealthy peasant. "As with the treasure sword, we will prioritize meeting our own needs in the short term," Qiuyue responded, not meaning to mock, but there was indeed an undeniable pride between her brows. The various foundations that Human Civilization now possessed had become extremely powerful. At least beyond anything the two Affiliated Civilizations could hope to match. "Alright, we''ll wait," Xi Qing and the Great Yan Envoy truly envied them to the point of numbness. However, beyond the envy, their hearts were also very excited. Because everything they saw was exactly why they were desperate to become an Affiliated Civilization of Human Civilization! Even if it was just through trade, but Great Yan Civilization could still enjoy the foundation of Human Civilization! Heavenly Tribulation, training, treasure swords, elixirs... so much more. Everyone could see that in these five and a half years, the overall strength of Human Civilization was bound to leap qualitatively. Great Yan would too! However, as the delegation''s journey continued, Great Yan soon faced another problem. They were running out of money! Yes, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, with its thousands of years of extraordinary resource accumulation, was running out of money! When Lin Xiang reported this to Xi Qing, she was simply astonished. She knew exactly how much wealth was in the national treasury, just the extraordinary materials collected from past dynasties alone piled up into a small hill! But it was indeed true; even though Human Civilization''s pricing was not exaggerated and could even be considered quite favorable, they needed too much! "Ecological plant seeds are a must; they could help us quickly restore the ecosystem." "Phoenix Chickens are also essential; the return on breeding them is very high." "Can elixirs be postponed a bit? Wait until Human Civilization meets its own needs first?" "No, cultivation must seize every minute and second!" "Then the construction of networks and personal terminals..." "That''s even less negotiable! Convenient communication can greatly strengthen imperial rule and enhance administrative efficiency." "Then spaceships and the like..." "Transport is also very important!" "This and that are not negotiable, and even emptying the national treasury isn''t enough!" "..." The Great Yan Envoys even started arguing in front of the Empress, causing Xi Qing''s face to redden again, and she even turned her head away, too embarrassed to look any further. She initially thought herself somewhat of a wealthy peasant, but now she realized she couldn''t even count as that! "Actually, we have two options," Qiuyue cheerfully said from the side. Immediately, she attracted the attention of all the Great Yan Envoys. They all turned their heads to look over. Actually, the direct argument they had just had in front of everyone might have been for show to Human Civilization. Although somewhat shameless, but for the sake of Great Yan, what was a little shame? "The first, is a loan," Qiuyue smiled, "Developing strength comes first, not only for Human Civilization but for Great Yan Civilization as well. If Great Yan Civilization currently lacks funds, we can provide a low-interest loan. As for the second option, it involves large-scale labor dispatch. As you have seen, there is a vast expanse of undeveloped land on the Human Mother Planet, and we urgently need a group of elite cultivators to help develop spirit fields, which would also be beneficial for Great Yan Civilizationpracticing cultivation on the Human Mother Planet can be more effective than on the Great Yan Mother Planet." These two options, once mentioned, clearly invigorated many of the Great Yan Envoys. Both were clearly mutually beneficial plans. Choosing a loan would involve interest, while choosing labor dispatch could meet the current urgent needs for a population of Human Civilization. Even proceeding with both options concurrently was no issue. Human Civilization''s attitude towards Affiliated Civilizations was indeed supportive and aimed at mutual benefits, after all, an overly weak Affiliated Civilization could be detrimental to future trials. However, just at that moment, someone suddenly spoke up: "If Great Yan Civilization joined Human Civilization just like Senya Civilization and Wing Sky Civilization, could we enjoy the same treatment?" With just this one sentence, the room suddenly quieted down. Xi Qing turned her head to look and saw it was a fairly young envoy from the delegation. This person had a ruddy complexion, a serious expression, and his eyes revealed a deep longing. Clearly, everything within Human Civilization had profoundly shocked him. So much so, that thoughts of joining Human Civilization arose even the treatment of species such as the Senya people and Wing Sky people who had joined Human Civilization made him immensely envious. However, asking such a question was far too naive. Just as Xi Qing was about to speak out and scold, a glance at Lin Xiang and the others caused a shock to her heart. Because she realized that Lin Xiang and the others had not scolded immediately. Either they had anticipated this scene, or they had orchestrated it! But just when Xi Qing began to understand something, Qiuyue suddenly spoke. "It''s possible." Her mere opening remarks took everyone by surprise. But Qiuyue immediately followed up with a serious expression, "As long as the population of the Great Yan Civilization is reduced to less than one billion, those remaining one billion can truly join our Human Civilization, just like the Senya people, the Wing Sky people, the Mongolian people, and the Siti people." "This, this..." the young envoy was somewhat dumbstruck. One billion people? The current Great Yan has a total of two hundred and fifty billion people! If only one billion were left, that would mean ninety-six percent of the population would die. This is a terrifying number. Even just hearing this, it felt as if he could see countless Dead Souls, including his family, his friends, his acquaintances, even himself! Even the other Great Yan envoys were somewhat moved at this point. But Qiuyue clearly did not speak frivolously. "This is not just my own words, but a joint decision by the high-levels of Human Civilization, including my older brother," Qiuyue stated seriously, "The meaning of joining a civilization and being an affiliated civilization is completely different. Joining a civilization means becoming a part of the civilization and will also influence the scoring in the Civilization Trial, so we will do our utmost to protect every individual within the civilization, whereas for affiliated civilizations, although we will also support, help, and share hardships in the Trials, the fate of affiliated civilizations remains in your own hands; simply leaving everything to us and then resting easy is not an optionif you are not diligent or perform poorly in the Trial, the outcome can be extinction, and the only thing we can do is gather the survivors to preserve your culture and species within our own civilization." This statement had been made explicitly clear to Qiuyue before she took on the task. She understood it thoroughly. Becoming a part of a civilization was not simply about adding strength. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It meant responsibility! Though internally within the civilization, newly joined species were not equal to humans, within the rules of the Civilization Trial, they were equal. The elites among them could also obtain the status of Chosen One, and their deaths would also affect the reward calculation after Human Civilization passed the Trial. Therefore, it was crucial to be cautious with new species joining. As for affiliated civilizations, if the Great Yan or Sky Spirit Civilization perished in the Trial or could not keep up with Human Civilization, then they were destined to be eliminated. Being able to wield power without incurring too much involvementthat was the true meaning of defining affiliated civilizations, establishing a Civilization System. Though it sounded harsh, there was never excess mercy in the Civilization Trial; contracting affiliated civilizations to establish a civilization system was not about charity. Even adopting the survivors of extinct civilizations was merely because these survivors were truly the elite of a civilization. Moreover, since their numbers were small, the benefits far outweighed the responsibilities and costs. "Since we have come to this topic, let''s also mention another issue," Qiuyue continued, "The Desert Tower Civilization and Louis Civilization did not perish in the judgment of the Civilization Trial, but we do not plan to absorb those two hundred billion people, nor do we intend to designate these two civilizations as affiliated civilizations. Therefore, we have decided to distribute these two hundred billion people between you and the Sky Spirit Civilization." "Two hundred billion people given to us?" This remark indeed surprised all the Great Yan envoys. Including Xi Qing. However, some astute individuals also realized the benefits involved. All two hundred billion of them were talents primarily skilled in the technological path, especially the Desert Tower people, who were exceptionally disciplined tool handlers. Human Civilization was unwilling to take on the related responsibilities, but for them, the benefits far outweighed the disadvantages. The importance of the technological path was now clear to them, and more importantly, since they were taking on the responsibility for these people, if Human Civilization wished to employ them, they theoretically also had to pay them compensation, as this was essentially using labor already under their jurisdiction. It was akin to the previously mentioned labor dispatch program! "This is also part of the support plan, so let the professionals discuss the specifics," Qiuyue reverted to her cheerful demeanor, "I am only here to accompany sister Xi Qing." "This isn''t you coming to accompany me," Xi Qing shook her head helplessly. By now, she could see clearly that the administrators of Human Civilization were using Qiuyue''s status to exert pressure in a comparatively gentle manner. Because no one dared to openly refute Qiuyue''s words, let alone dispute with her. However, since they had become an affiliated civilization of others, many things had to be followed as arranged; at least, Human Civilization indeed provided clear support and opportunities for them. Chapter 231 Epic City Construction Plan! "As long as you work hard, you''re bound to gain tremendous benefits, allowing your strength to rapidly increase.""That''s actually enough." "Without Human Civilization, the Great Yan Civilization would never have such an opportunity." Moreover... the mere promise of "accepting survivors" is already extremely lucky within the Civilization Trial. At this moment, not only Xi Qing understands this point, but all the other ministers of the Great Yan also do. They finally clearly understood the attitude of Human Civilization towards them as an Affiliated Civilization, which undoubtedly helps in many future matters. And in fact, this was the reason why Lin Xiang and others guided the young man to ask that question. In reality, if Human Civilization truly wished to absorb the Great Yan as part of them, then the Great Yan would not oppose it at this time. However, for most of the senior ministers of the Great Yan, they still wished to maintain the existence of the Great Yanthey also had feelings for the Great Yan. After that, the number of definite projects increased progressively during the course of the delegation''s subsequent journey. One cooperation contract after another was signed, with some even starting to operate ahead of time. Not just the Great Yan, but the Sky Spirit Civilization also, even more so. After all, the Sky Spirit Civilization is closer to Human Civilization, and their cooperation started even earlier. A month passed quietly in this manner. In this month, the greatest gain of Human Civilization, or even the entire Civilization System, was not breakthroughs in certain fields, but a clear definition of the development plan for the next five and a half years. The final plan, were it to be stacked together on paper, could even fill an entire soccer stadium! This shows its massive scale. If it weren''t for Fiora''s existence, Human Civilization would not be able to push forward with such a massive development plan without causing chaos to the order. Now, they even used Fiora for multiple computations, confirming there would be no mistakes and that the plan would be completed on schedule. And among this series of development plans, there were only three that Shen Hao took very seriously. The first one was city planning. "This city plan, looking at the globe as a whole and based on defense, has a total of thirteen layers of defense," said the five chief officers in charge of city planning, standing in the grand hall of Lingxiao Palace, introducing to Shen Hao, "The largest of which is the Star Defense Formation constituted by all the cities together." In front of them was a projection of a planet, which was indeed the Human Mother Planet, expanded by twenty-seven times in volume. At this moment, it displayed one hundred and eight red points, and ninety-seven blue points. "These two hundred and five large cities will become the core of this Defense Array. It is divided into two parts, consisting of the Circulation Defense Array formed by one hundred and eight cities, and the Constellation Formation formed by ninety-seven cities. They are independent of each other but also influence each other, forming together the Star Defense Formation. Even if more than half of the cities are completely destroyed, the remaining half can still maintain the operation of the formation..." Shen Hao looked at the formation displayed on the map. It must be said that this was indeed a masterpiece, a technological creation of Human Civilization in the new era. Cultivation and Magic, two Extremely different Extraordinary Paths, were combined in this formation with "stars" as the core. Though not combined perfectly, it indeed had an effect greater than the sum of its parts. Each large city was designed with two different system cores. When necessary, it was even possible to stack the forces of both systems in some cities. Adding to that the other three thousand medium-sized cities reliant on these two Great Formations, and tens of thousands of small cities, it can be said to be a super defense in the Extraordinary Domain, using the planet as the formation board and the cities as the formation banners. "Fiora, give a comprehensive assessment of this city formation," Shen Hao ordered. "It has reached the twenty-fourth level of Purple Epic level," Fiora promptly provided an answer. Upon hearing this, the faces of the five chief officers present did not change much. As designers of the two fundamental Great Formations, both of which were at Blue Elite level, they had essentially mastered them during this period, with help from the elites of two Affiliated Civilizations and Fiora. Especially Fiora. It could even be said that Fiora was the true chief designer of this Great Formation, and the greatest assurance that allowed all the designers to unleash their creativity to the fullest. It''s precisely because of Fiora''s assistance that they had a deep understanding of the results they had produced. "President," one of them spoke again, "there''s another advantage to this plan. Both the Cultivation Path and the Magic Road, as well as any systems related to stars, are extremely profound. As our abilities improve in the future, it''s entirely possible to make improvements on the existing foundation. While it''s currently at the twenty-fourth level Purple Epic, it may not always remain so." "Indeed, that''s not bad," Shen Hao said, nodding in agreement. Just this sentence alone made the few chief designers in front of him reveal their joy. This plan was indeed their pride. Although there were other options, this plan surpassed those alternatives in various fields! Still, it required Shen Hao''s approval to truly advance. Not only because of Shen Hao''s current status, but also because many of the core materials were available only within the Level 26 shopping system. However, Shen Hao naturally wouldn''t be stuck without reason. The results of this set of proposals even made him feel a bit surprised. Better than he had expected. To come up with such a plan in just one month''s time, there must undoubtedly have been countless efforts behind it as well as numerous moments of inspiration. At this moment, he was simply carefully examining every single detail. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, urban construction was one of the most important development projects for Human Civilization for the next five and a half years. In fact, this urban construction proposal was not as simple as the previous report by the five individuals. The description within the document was more detailed. They divided the cities into three levels: large, medium, and small. Large cities were to have a minimum standard capacity of ten million people. Just these 205 large cities alone would be sufficient to accommodate two billion. Medium-sized cities also had a minimum standard of three million, while small cities were at five hundred thousand. The actual number of residents these cities could accommodate was far greater than the current population of Human Civilization. It was clear that they had also taken into account the labor force sent by Affiliated Civilizations. Moreover, each city had its own focus. Industry, Cultivation, Magic, Alchemy, Nature... Some cities were even combinations of several different types, and with the cities being relatively spread out, they could also accommodate the development of vast tracts of land. Whether it was mining, expanding large industrial areas, planting Spiritual Medicine, Magic Potion, breeding Spirit Beasts, Magic Beasts... all of it could be pursued simultaneously. Even the ground routes between cities had been developed, and coupled with the now vast number of transport vehicles, just looking at the design plans before him, Shen Hao could already envision the flourishing scene after completion. However, he quickly noticed something special. "In the cities of three different levels, apart from the differences in area, is there also a difference in Extraordinary Elements?" "Yes," a chief responsible person responded, "The larger the area, the greater the population density within a certain area, so large cities are built in the core areas of ''Dragon Veins'', while medium and small cities are built in the branch areas. This also forms a relatively healthy upward channel, allowing us to concentrate on protecting a part of the population." Shen Hao understood the significance of this design. Once industrial production was fully upgraded, people would be freed from heavy production work, and then could focus more on cultivating their Extraordinary abilities. But the Extraordinary Path relied heavily on Talent. People with average Talent would be allocated to medium and small cities and circulated regularly, to transfer those who were more diligent, or who demonstrated better Talent, into the larger cities. In the event of an unexpected crisis during the Trial, the larger cities would be the ones to be protected as a priority. Obviously, such an arrangement could only exhibit a kind of "relative fairness" in the early stages. Over time, those with access to better resources would grow stronger, and it would become harder for people in medium and small cities to stand out, gradually sealing off the upward channels and forming a class monopoly. However, in the short term, it indeed would be more active and effective. Just the act of encouraging people to diligently pursue their Cultivation already had positive effects. "Let''s start the construction according to this plan," Shen Hao decided in the end. Every issue has two sides; right now, it was the positive aspect that was more needed, so there was no need to overthink it. As for the future, when problems arose, solutions could be found then. What''s more, the civilization currently had a huge advantage. That was the existence of Shen Hao. As the holder of the Emperor Profession, Shen Hao was destined to be tied to the interests of the entire Human Civilization, with no interest group capable of standing above him. Monopoly? Shen Hao would suppress any trend of it while it was still nascent! Not to mention, there were also external crises from the Trials, leaving little room for internal error. Deciding on the urban construction plan had solved a significant problem. The projects that would be triggered by it were countless! Not to mention other aspects, just the construction materials alone could give rise to a new industry C interstellar mining. The new cities would use a mass of metal materials, and although the resources of the Human Mother Planet were plentiful, the mineral resources on other planets should not be wasted. After the Trial ended, those civilizations that had declared extinction during the Civilization Trial, their mother planets had not disappeared. They still existed within the same orbit. Such opportunities were not to be missed. In the absence of knowing whether they would disappear after the next Trial began, the best approach was to mine them for all they were worth! Chapter 232 Cultivation Craze Apart from extraterrestrial mining, many other crucial industries could also benefit from such large-scale construction.For example, heavy industry. Building cities of this scale naturally involved various large-scale machinery. Human civilization was digesting the Desert Tower civilization''s technology and industry while continually learning the advanced technology from the Chosen One Mall for city construction. Growing continuously in this manner was essentially killing two birds with one stone. Moreover, unlike the Trial Period, the construction did not need to be completed within a short time; in fact, taking it slower could even be better. A slower pace allowed for more perfected technology, resulting in better-constructed cities without affecting people''s cultivation. After all, it only needed to be completed within five and a half years. In the following two months, several other key projects gradually began to take shape. For example, the spirit field. Although the rest period lacked commodity plugins, after the VIP Mall upgraded to VIP3, the quantity and probability of items increased. During these two months, Shen Hao paid particular attention to a type of Level 22 Purple Epic Spirit Rice named "Purple Spirit Rice." Unlike the regular high-quality, high-level spiritual medicines which are difficult to cultivate, the special aspect of "Purple Spirit Rice" was its ease of cultivation. Besides needing a certain demand for Spiritual Energy and special magic for management by cultivators, this rice was very easy to plant. Stay updated via My Virtual Library Empire It was almost to the point where it could be easily cultivated on a large scale. Moreover, the stronger the cultivator planting it, and the more abundant the Spiritual Energy, the better the quality. After harvesting this powerful rice, it was immediately decided to plant it on a large scale. Furthermore, after planting, there was a huge surprisethe enhancing effect of the World Tree and the Life Mother Tree. Nowadays, although there were quite a number of cultivators in human civilization, the average level of cultivation was not very high. Cultivating high-quality Purple Spirit Rice was not so easy, but the power of the Life Mother Tree and the World Tree was more effective than the magic displayed by cultivators. Not only was the quality high, but the growth rate was fast, too. Even now, the first batch of scarce, accelerated-grown Purple Spirit Rice was already being produced, and part of it naturally arrived in front of Shen Hao. "Paired with special water sources, the rice produced is not inferior to a Level 17 Blue Quality elixir," concluded Shen Hao, naturally surprised and pleased. A Level 17 Blue Quality elixir, with the production capabilities of today''s Elixir Workshop, was not so easy to mass-produce. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In contrast, this quality of Purple Spirit Rice was easier to cultivate and grow. "The normal cultivation speed is about one harvest per year, but with the aid of cultivators'' magic, as well as the World Tree and Life Mother Tree, we can achieve one harvest every half year," Dong Gong reported with an unmistakably joyful tone, "We have already decided to plant on a large scale. We are now speeding up the cultivation of spirit fields, especially the lands near the Dragon Vein. Within one year at most, everyone within the civilization will be able to use Purple Spirit Rice for daily consumption." After that, it was naturally sold. Even for practitioners on the Magic Road, such spiritual medicine had many benefits. Although Magic Power and Spiritual Power were hard to convert, the enhancement to the body was genuine. Moreover, there were quite a few magic potions being cultivated and grown on the Magic Side, some of which were also Purple Epic, but they were not as easy to cultivate on a large scale like Purple Spirit Rice. However, this also made Shen Hao think of the education industry. "What is the current ratio of people who choose the Cultivation Path and the Magic Road in our civilization?" he asked aloud. "Sixty-eight to thirty-two," answered Fiora. Almost a seven to three ratio. This result did not surprise Shen Hao. Nowadays, the various foundations obtained by human civilization leaned towards cultivation; it was quite normal that there were many who chose the Cultivation Path, since some individuals ultimately were not suited for it, thus a considerable number also chose the Magic Road. "It''s December now, and the cultivation of the new generation of practitioners is about to begin," Shen Hao pondered, seemingly having made a decision, "I will release three hundred slots of my direct subordinates to the new generation, no, don''t use the name direct subordinates, call them Registered Disciples, all of which will be granted the Chosen One positions." Upon hearing this, Dong Gong was genuinely surprised. Direct subordinates! Currently, Shen Hao''s "direct subordinates" were not just any casual title; they almost represented the apex of the pyramid of Transcendent status in human civilization! Although the number had been gradually increasing, even now, it had not surpassed fourteen hundred, and each of them was a Chosen One! Even if they were not previously, after Shen Hao acquired six thousand Chosen One slots, they were now. You should know, the first thing after becoming a direct subordinate was to receive at least one Golden Legendary Ability! Not to mention the other high-quality resources, many of which only Shen Hao could provide. The benefits were imaginable. Moreover, the selection depended not just on Talent but also on character. Whether someone could be selected depended only on Shen Hao''s will, and no one else could influence it. All these factors combined to exemplify the significance of this group, which could even be said to be an extension of Shen Hao''s power and status. Chapter 232 Cultivation Craze_2 Dong Gong could even already imagine the stir that such an announcement would cause once it was released.He could guess even more so, what Shen Hao''s main purpose was in doing this. Sure enough, Shen Hao continued to say: "In the future society, there will be fewer and fewer things that ordinary people can do, and more and more things that only Cultivators can engage in. The importance of the Extraordinary Realm goes without saying, and we need to fully inspire people to practice Cultivation. These three hundred spots are mainly meant to serve as an encouragement. After this, every year there will be a selection to motivate a new generation of Cultivators. Think of a plan." "Yes!" Dong Gong replied. He had guessed as much. Although the Cultivation Techniques had been made public to everyone, there was an age requirement, which was that one could not practice Cultivation before the age of fourteen. After all, Cultivation is not without its risks. Young people''s hearts are unstable, lacking a fundamental understanding, they can easily be led astray, and it''s very easy for accidents to happen in Cultivation. Moreover, the entire Civilization had very little experience before, and many things were proceeding by trial and error; even if problems arose, they would be difficult to deal with in a short time. If it were adults, they would at least understand the seriousness. This also meant that there were still a large number of boys and girls under the age of fourteen who hadn''t started to practice Cultivation yet. One could only say that they indeed arrived at a good time. Every year three hundred spots to become Shen Hao''s "Disciples." If one were selected, it would truly be a meteoric rise to limitless prospects. Indeed, just as everyone predicted, when the news and selection process were announced, the whole world boiled over with excitement. "Why can only children aged fourteen to seventeen participate?" "This is great, my kid is super talented, way better than me!" "So many people in the world, and there are only three hundred spots, it''s much harder than getting into college before." "Don''t just focus on these three hundred spots; didn''t you see that Extraordinary University is also expanding enrollment comprehensively!" "Specialized teachers, better resources! I hope my child can get admitted." "Good grief, I can understand Alchemy Subject, Artifact Refining, Alchemy Subject and the like, but why is even pure scientific research going to Extraordinary University?" "The person above clearly doesn''t have enough Talent. The learning capacity of high-level Transcendents is something ordinary people cannot compare with. You''re falling behind in Cultivation, and yet you still want to pursue scientific research?" "It''s not just the universities; even high schools are going to be reformed!" "..." In a short time, almost everyone was eagerly discussing, especially those with children of the right age; they were paying close attention. Cui Zhongmin was one of them. He had twins, a boy and a girl, who had just turned fourteen not long ago, reaching the age where they could begin formal Cultivation! "This is a rare opportunity," Cui Zhongmin now discussed with his wife, his face full of gravity, "Although my strength is not high, I can still tell that both Yu Ting and Yu Jie have high affinity for Spiritual Energy! Their Talent definitely won''t be poor, our family must make a push no matter what." "Exactly!" Cui Zhongmin''s wife, named You Jingyun, was also excited yet serious, "In this era, having a high level of Cultivation is most important! Not just for a higher status, but most importantly, for greater safety! If they could become the President''s Disciples, that would be much safer no matter what!" Both children sat quietly at the edge of the bed, listening, but their eyes also showed clear excitement. Are they finally going to start Cultivation? A fourteen-year-old child already understands many things. In this year-plus of great changes in the world, they too have gone through many experiences. They matured quickly. With their yearning for transcendence, if officials hadn''t repeatedly emphasized the dangers of cultivation at a young age, demanding parental restraint and even requiring community workers and patrolling officers to constantly monitor and prevent children, they would have likely secretly started practicing cultivation by now. "I''ve been looking for a long time, and there''s a Level 14 Blue Elixir called ''Bone Marrow Cleansing and Transcendence Pill'', which is perfect for beginners in cultivation. It can even slightly increase talent, and our entire savings of contribution points are just enough to buy two!" Cui Zhongmin seemed to have made up his mind. "All our savings?" You Jingyun was startled. Both of them had been middle school teachers, and during the previous trials, they had indeed accumulated quite a few contribution points by teaching. But this was all their savings! "We saved up contribution points for the sake of our children," Cui Zhongmin appeared to have thought it through, "I''ve inquired about it, and the school''s leaders have also bought this kind of elixir for their children. Moreover, both of our talents aren''t high, and even if we spent all our contribution points on ourselves, it would be difficult for us to move to a city with higher spiritual energy. But it''s different for the children. Even though we don''t know how talented they are, they at least have more opportunity than us!" Upon hearing the words "a city with higher spiritual energy," You Jingyun fell silent. The world had now recovered, and everyone was assigned to different places, participating in the construction of cities, cultivation of spirit fields, or a variety of other jobs. It seemed that people from one''s hometown were arranged to stay together, but with a little investigation, one would realize that some neighbors with stronger talents and abilities were allocated to other places. It was clearly stated online: some cities would be built near spirit veins, where the spiritual energy was more abundant, making cultivation faster and even safer. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If even city residence was like this, needless to say about other things. In the future society, cultivation would surely be central! Haven''t the experts on the internet said, even if you want to pursue a scientific research path, higher cultivation would make it easier. People like them, with their level of talent for cultivation, couldn''t even become formal teachers anymore. They had to either teach children under fourteen or work in the spirit fields. Under such circumstances, it wasn''t just about whether their children were talented or not; they had to try their hardest! "Then let''s buy it!" You Jingyun finally gritted her teeth. Enjoy new tales from My Virtual Library Empire There was no way around it. Putting aside what various experts said, it was obvious to the discerning eye that cultivation was too important for the future! "I have good news," Cui Zhongmin said, looking at his mobile phone and suddenly getting excited, "The school has brought in several teachers to instruct on Mythical Skills, and it is said that among them are Qi Refiners from Great Yan!" "Really?" You Jingyun also exclaimed in surprise. The whole Human Civilization knew that even before entering the Civilization Trial, the Great Yan Civilization had already been a Cultivation Civilization. Although its cultivators might not be stronger than the powerhouses of Human Civilization, they were definitely stronger in the basics! In places as small as theirs, they had hardly ever seen any people from Great Yan. Instead, there were a few Sky Spirit People as magic teachers who had caused quite a stir previously. Everyone who followed the Magic Road, regardless of age, often went to their lectures for advice. And now, the dispatch of a few teachers to instruct on Mythical Skills was self-evident. Clearly, it was for the President''s Disciples! They were right, this was indeed a rare opportunity! Even the two children were becoming increasingly excited and expectant. Scenes like this one were not only happening in one place; in recent times, it was a microcosm of the entire Human Civilization. A massive amount of resources were being exchanged, a large number of age-suitable children began official cultivation, or switched to cultivating Mythical Skills, while the internet was flooded with tutorials, and even adults seemed to be influenced by the trend. Moreover, the intensity of current jobs was steadily being reduced, and the whole society seemed to have suddenly entered a fervor for cultivation. At the same time, various regulations and schemes were being continuously perfected. Take online guidance, for example. At first, it was only about eliminating a huge amount of incorrect and nonstandard instruction videos. Later, the title of Cultivation Teacher was directly established, and everyone had to pass an assessment before they could instruct others. Meanwhile, a large number of formal Cultivation Teachers began to be trained and were dispatched to various cities. They were to guide the new generation of cultivators, and also to educate adults, especially those whose jobs required an Extraordinary Domain. A comprehensive system of Transcendent education was rapidly taking shape. Chapter 233 Three Years in a Flash In fact, the biggest advantage brought by the five and a half year gap to human civilization was the opportunity to properly sort out several key projects.The technology field was able to make use of the major project of city construction to complete the sorting, and the Extraordinary Path could also be sorted out through the education system. Previously, during the Trial, the entire civilization''s Extraordinary System had been growing wildly. With the help of contribution points, everyone worked hard, exchanged resources, and then cultivated on their own. Continue your journey with My Virtual Library Empire At most, departments with strong order such as the Military Department and patrol units had systematic teaching. But ultimately, the domain of the Extraordinary heavily relies on individual strength and personal Talent, which means that this type of systematic teaching actually couldn''t sort out and filter talent effectively, and quite a few people''s talents were likely to be obscured. Now is the perfect time to sort things out. Taking advantage of Shen Hao''s selection of "Disciples" as an attention-grabber, in just four short months, the educational system of human civilization underwent a complete transformation. Elementary and middle schools remained unchanged, still teaching basic knowledge, at most integrating some fundamental contents related to cultivation. However, from high school onwards, the approach shifted to an Extraordinary-focused education. All students around the world would formally start their cultivation in high school and during the entire three years, could freely choose and modify their paths, and experiment as they wished. Cultivation was naturally the first choice for many, as it involved Mythical Skills. But for most people outside of the Eastern Country''s cultural sphere, it wasn''t necessarily easy to adapt to the Cultivation Path, so choosing the path of magic was also an option. Beyond that, there were various other Extraordinary Paths such as "alchemy," "martial arts," "magic patterns," "plant priesthood," and so on. Most of these Extraordinary Paths originated from the inherent paths of other species and another path offered in the Chosen One Mall. The upper limit of these Extraordinary Paths was determined by the Chosen One panels of these species; after reaching a certain level, progressing further would become more difficult, but they could still make a significant contribution to the development of civilization, so the Global United Front and the Chosen One Association still offered higher conditions to support those with true Talent. Especially the Alchemy Path and the Plant Priest Path. One involves the production of Extraordinary Equipment, while the other pertains to the cultivation and planting of spiritual and magic potions. Yes, although there are "Spirit Plant Cultivators" among Cultivators who prefer this specialization, the Plant Priests are stronger in professional cultivation, especially given the presence of the World Tree and the Life Mother Tree, which greatly enhanced the abilities of Plant Priests on the Human Mother Planet. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They were also capable of dealing with different types of Extraordinary plants, able to cultivate resources required by any path. In such a situation, support was inevitable, and reliance on the two hundred million Senya people couldn''t last forever. As for universities, there was no longer the ability to choose a path; students could only continue along the path they had chosen. Moreover, the exams for Extraordinary University were now more difficult, requiring certain Talent to pass, and involved not just learning but also internships at important locationsalthough referred to as students, they already possessed certain social status. Today, the first batch of Extraordinary Universities has been established, and the primary target for recruitment isn''t just high school seniors, but also directly the whole society. Even adults, as long as they meet the requirements, can enroll and receive more abundant resources. Of course, the conditions were much more stringent, and the admission rate for adults was far lower than young students. Even so, this has still caused quite a stir in society, because earning a place at a university nowadays is tantamount to truly achieving a leap in social class. Its value is much greater than the universities before the Civilization Trial. At this time, Shen Hao, looking at the related reports submitted by the Global United Front, was very satisfied. In half a year, the entire civilization had leveraged two major projects, "city construction" and "educational reform," to establish healthy development in both the domains of civilization level growth and Extraordinary Path development. What remained was to follow the established procedures, and naturally, in five years'' time, surprises were bound to arise. At the same time, other domains were gradually getting back on the right track as well. For example, the chicken breeding industry. The Phoenix Chicken, although named after the chicken, is a Mythical Legend Level commodity, and its body contains significant Phoenix Bloodline; experts have analyzed that this special breeding class organism was not naturally born but was specially cultivated. Each one possessed no small amount of power and contained Extraordinary Power, yet they were surprisingly easy to breed, most importantly without intelligence. Under normal circumstances, as the Life Level increases, even the most ordinary living being would become more intelligent. But not the Phoenix Chickens. Even though some have been bred to Level 14, they still operated on instinct alone. Shen Hao had even gone to see for himself, and in his view, the Divine Souls of these Phoenix Chickens all had some kind of restriction. Although it had no detrimental effect on their Life Level, they were utterly unable to develop self-awareness, which clearly confirmed the experts'' speculations. But this was a positive thing. It significantly reduced the difficulty of breeding. Now, a batch of specially bred Phoenix Chickens has been served on dining tables. The Empress of Great Yan nearly ate one everyday, and her rate of power growth had clearly accelerated, even to the point of catching up to Shen Hao''s own rate of advancement. Chapter 233 Three Years Flying By_2 ```It''s worth mentioning that the production methods also come from a heritage within the Chosen One Mall known as "Spirit Chef," which likewise has cultivated some pretty competent spirit chefs. And the Phoenix Chicken is just a small part of the flourishing projects within human civilization nowadays. For example, half a month ago, the first fully independently designed and manufactured spacecraft of human civilization officially took off. Although it''s not equipped with curvature spaceship technology and only uses an anti-gravity engine, being evaluated as merely a Level 17 Purple Epic spaceship, this also means that human civilization''s technological level has genuinely reached Level 17. It has already surpassed the Desert Tower Civilization. And that has only been a mere six months. "You have done a very good job," Shen Hao said appreciatively after reviewing a series of reports from various fields, "You basically don''t need me to do anything anymore, just keep working hard according to the plan." "Yes," Dong Gong was naturally very pleased. Truth be told, the living environment for ordinary people is gradually relaxing. Even though there is pressure, it is only in cultivation, but for most people, cultivation itself has an even greater attraction, so that doesn''t really count as pressure, at least not mentally. On the other hand, the high-level executives of the Global United Front have been extremely busy during this period. Read exclusive adventures at My Virtual Library Empire sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, five and a half years may seem long, but it''s actually very short. Yet they must complete the transformation of the entire civilization within this brief timeframe. All sorts of projects and plans are in a mad rush. And still, they have to ensure quality, they cannot afford to be short-sighted. It can be said that for many officials from the old era, this would completely seem like a miracle. If it wasn''t for the pressure of the Civilization Trial, if it wasn''t for Shen Hao watching everything from the skies, if it wasn''t for the tremendous benefits brought by the Mall, as well as various cultural inheritances... such a miracle would simply not be possible. Just having unity in the overall direction is, in itself, nearly impossible. "Since you have already established complete projects, then proceed according to the projects," Shen Hao said in conclusion, "Going forward, change such reports to biannual updates. I will devote more of my energy to cultivation and judge how well you are doing based on feedback from my profession." "Yes," Dong Gong felt a tightness in his heart. Feedback from the profession. Although Shen Hao had never detailed his profession, merely mentioning its name was enough to reveal a lot. [Emperor]! Obviously, the more powerful the civilization, the more certain it is that the President would receive a certain notification. Actually, by this point, Shen Hao was already akin to a king without a crown. Except for the title in name, his authority was equivalent to that of a true Emperor; otherwise, there''d be no need to report to the President of the Chosen One Association on matters concerning the development of civilization. The words he now spoke also meant that there was still no room for these individuals to relax. Good or bad, the cultivating Shen Hao would be able to sense it all. However, including Dong Gong, everyone knew that this kind of pressure was necessary; it is also an indispensable part in the conditions for achieving the "miracle." All those with aspirations are equally looking forward to the future of civilization! In five and a half years, human civilization will surely undergo a transformation! After this, Shen Hao truly made few appearances; he resided at the Lingxiao Palace from then on, beginning his cultivation with full effort. The strength of human civilization obviously brought him tremendous benefits. The speed of cultivation greatly increased. After stepping into the Third Rank, the pace of level advancement should have slowed down quite a bit, but Shen Hao''s progress surpassed everyone, including the Empress of Great Yan. Keep in mind, Xi Qing''s foundational strength cannot compare to Shen Hao''s at all. Not to mention being at the same level, even if Shen Hao were a rank lower, Xi Qing is still not confident of defeating him. This terrifying rate of growth is evident. However, this is not known by too many people. Time flies, and the whole of human civilization has entered a stage of rapid development, with three years passing in the blink of an eye. Human civilization is also about to welcome a golden age. The college entrance examination for the freshmen of Trial Era 01! Two and a half years ago, at a conference, the Global United Front officially declared that the day of the "Star Jump incident" would be the starting date of the Trial Era, which is January 1st of year 00. Now, it is time for the first batch of transcendent high school graduates who have gone through the educational reforms after the second Civilization Trial to take their first college entrance examination. A genuine concern for the entire population! ``` After all, this group of students represents the greatest achievement of human civilization''s transcendental educational system reform! Similarly, it can also be considered the first official college entrance exam. Major media outlets vied to report on it. "It''s uncertain which family will secure the quota of the three hundred President''s Disciples this time." "Kyoto University has declared that it will award ten Level 16 Purple Epic Level Treasure Swords nurtured for three and a half years to the top ten freshmen in the admission rankings!" "This is the first official college entrance exam of the new era!" "Purple Spirit Food Co., Ltd. is launching a subsidy promotion, allowing all high school seniors to obtain a limited-time fifty percent discount purchasing privilege with their identity!" "Three thousand four hundred and twenty Level 4 cities have completed the preliminary assessments." "The prodigious siblings from our city claim that out of the three hundred spots, two are theirs for certain!" "Eat Phoenix Chicken, become the dragon among men! Good luck on your college entrance exam!" "..." Basically, as soon as one turned on the internet, the overwhelming coverage was all related to this college entrance exam. Naturally, someone was behind this push. In these three years, the various changes in human civilization had shocked most people themselves, but as the rest period has already passed by a large majority, the pressure of the next Civilization Trial is gradually approaching. At such times, human civilization indeed needs a grand event to inject new confidence into people. Nothing is more uplifting than the growth of a new generation. Moreover, people had already been paying a lot of attention to this college entrance exam, and with just a little push, it could be turned into a grand occasion! At this moment, at a residential area in Gaoqing City, two young people had just stepped out of their home when they were immediately surrounded by reporters. "May I ask if you two are really confident in becoming the President''s Disciples?" "You two are the first and second place in Gaoqing City, but Gaoqing City''s rankings in the previous college entrance exams were not high. What is the source of your confidence?" "There''s a rumor that the younger brother''s Talent is Blue Elite, is that true?" "Rumors say that the sister is actually the trump card, merely holding back during the previous city assessments to keep her trump card hidden?" "..." Question after question was thrown at them non-stop. The two, clearly having anticipated this, chose some questions to answer, but most of the time they had no comment. They were meanwhile walking towards the flying car that had come to pick them up. However, just as they were about to get into the car, one question made them stop. "As you two represent Gaoqing City in the college entrance exam, would you like to say something to the citizens?" Cui Yuting, upon hearing this question, looked at her younger brother, then at the camera, and both of them smiled at the same time. Cui Yujie stepped forward, waving to the camera with a radiant smile and said emphatically, "We''ll definitely bring back the title of Outstanding Educational City for Gaoqing City this year!" With just this one sentence, both of them entered the flying car. But the reporters behind them erupted one by one. With just this one sentence, they had their news! Not just in Gaoqing City, but this scene also rapidly spread across the entire internet. "This sibling pair is really confident." "Outstanding Educational City, that must require having candidates in the top three hundred, right?" "Very impressive, twin Chosen Ones, they definitely stand a chance!" "There are over a thousand Chosen Ones among this year''s candidates!" "What of Chosen Ones, some people are just temporarily not selected, and some Chosen Ones with only White Talent cannot compare to them." "Right, like Wang Geng from Dongling, his Fire Talent is at least equivalent to a Blue Talent!" "And Zhao Miao from Ancient City, he''s practically a reincarnation of a Sword Immortal!" "Can they be as powerful as Huo Ying from Danxia City? She''s a disciple of the Shura Goddess! She''s already secured a spot; if she wanted a Chosen One spot, she could''ve had it a long time ago!" "This college entrance exam is really too exciting, I can''t wait." "..." Chapter 234 The Moment to Test the Three-Year Achievements Over the past three years, every path of Human Civilization had seen considerable growth, yet it was the elites in various domains who were truly striving to guide this enhancement.For most ordinary people, their focus was largely on cultivation. This was also the result of deliberate guidance. Inciting competition among cities, promoting different geniuses, and even allowing some powerful individuals to make public appearances, give lectures, or demonstrate their abilities in battles and drills had now shifted much of the societal focus onto the Transcendent. In such a context, one can imagine the attention that a grand event like the college entrance exam would receive. Countless individuals were anticipating the performance of these geniuses. At this moment, the twins, Cui Yuting and Cui Yujie, had already boarded a flying vehicle. The flying vehicle, now a common mode of intraplanetary transport, operated on a domestically produced anti-gravity engine, easily reaching three to four times the speed of sound, and had even been made available to the civilian sector, albeit still expensive and prioritized for transportation industries. Even for geniuses like Cui Yuting and Cui Yujie, this was one of the few occasions they had ridden such a vehicle. With the college entrance exam imminent, the siblings were already excited, casting aside their previously composed demeanor in front of cameras and eagerly peering out the windows upon boarding. "The city has grown so much, last time I was on a high-altitude flying vehicle was just a year ago." "Look over there, the Martial Arts Arena is almost finished!" "Wow, it''s really huge!" "See that red area? The Zhu fruit farms are going to have a bumper harvest this year." Explore hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire "That field of Purple Spirit Rice is spectacular, wonder how many batches of Fifteenth Level quality purple rice we can get from it." "..." The last time the siblings had ridden in a flying vehicle was over a year ago. Usually, flying high in the city was not allowed, and now, the incredible transformations of Gaoqing City within just a year or so were truly astonishing. When they had first arrived three years ago, the entire city was in ruins, and the first year was spent living in temporary makeshift structures. Especially after they began their cultivation, it was all too easy to accidentally damage the housing. But in just these few short years, the city below had become incredibly prosperous and spectacular. The entire city was filled with towering buildings dominantly white in color but shimmering with a metallic sheen, all robust and imbued with clearly visible Extraordinary Power, evidently incorporating arrays into their construction. The buildings were spaced far apart, with clean roads and abundant vegetation; some areas were even simply covered with grass. Low-flying vehicles were seen coming and going, and occasionally, some people were seen flying on swords or levitating. Compared to the city as they remembered before the Civilization Trial, it was almost like a fantasy. Not to mention that each year brought significant changes, with many larger and more impressive buildings added within just a year. The Martial Arts Arena, which had just surprised the twins, is a venue offered for citizens to battle or practice their Extraordinary abilities. Those of weaker abilities might manage, but for those around seventh and eighth-level abilities, practicing at home simply isn''t suitable, hence the Martial Arts Arena was much anticipated and indeed turned out to be a colossal structurestanding over a kilometer tall and three kilometers in diameter! Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s a pity, once we finish our exams we''ll be heading to university and won''t get to enjoy this Martial Arts Arena," Cui Yujie said somewhat regretfully, yet his expression was full of longing, and the corners of his mouth twitched uncontrollably with excitement. Gaoqing City, though now very spectacular, was still a small city with a population of a million. With their performance, qualifying for a school in a larger city was naturally no issue. Even just seeing a glimpse of it on the internet was enough to fuel their aspirations, especially the Extraordinary Elements built upon the Main Vein were something to look forward to. "Alright, everyone, gather around, I have some things to explain." At this moment, the teacher''s voice came through the flying vehicle. "Yu Ting, Yu Jie, stop looking, come here." He even specifically called out the twins'' names. Causing many of the candidates to look over. This high-altitude flying vehicle could accommodate hundreds of people, naturally not just for them alone, but included the top hundred performers of Gaoqing City''s internal assessments. The twins, being the first-ranked and the only two high school students among the city''s Chosen Ones, naturally attracted a lot of attention. Many people in Gaoqing City believed that they had a real chance at winning this year''s "Global Education Excellence City" title. You should know that this was not just a title; winning it meant additional educational resource rewards for the next term, from which even ordinary citizens could benefit. "Teacher An." Cui Yuting and Cui Yujie approached, greeting the elderly teacher with silver hair and slight wrinkles. Teacher An was a native of Great Yan, named An Yan, not a Chosen One, but had reached Level 11 last year. Although his power was not outstanding, he was exceedingly skilled in the foundation subjects of cultivation and was well-known throughout Gaoqing City. "Although your abilities are quite impressive, do not be complacent, especially in terms of your mindset," An Yan clearly also placed great emphasis on these two individuals, advising, "Magic combat requires calmness. You must stay calm, no matter what situation you face. Start adjusting your mentality now, understand?" Both of them nodded earnestly. "This year''s college entrance exam is completely different from previous ones," An Yan looked towards the other students again, "The reason is simple. Not only are you the first batch of high school students after the reform of the Transcendent education, but also because in two years, the new trials will begin, and by then, you will become the backbone of the resistance against these new trials!" These words made everyone present take on a solemn expression. Civilization Trial! In this era, these four words had become a huge weight on everyone''s hearts; three and a half years of peace were not enough to make people forget the existence of the trials. After all, the countdown to the new trials was always ongoing. The students still had vivid memories of the trials, even though they were only fourteen or fifteen years old at the time, but they could already feel that fear. The Blood Demons from the first trial had them constantly worried about whether their parents and family members had been parasitized, and the Undead from the second trial made it difficult for them to sleep. Even Cui Yuting and Cui Yujie still remembered how they had spent whole nights awake due to fear during those times. Now, only two years remained until the new trials. By then, they would all be twenty years old, undoubtedly becoming the core force against the trials, especially them, the "geniuses," who might play even greater roles. "We''ve emphasized these points for three years, and you''ve been preparing for three years. I believe that there are no cowards among those sitting here," An Yan paused before continuing, "At that time, I will also return to my Mother Planet to face the trials." "Teacher An!" This statement caused many people''s expressions to change, deeply moved. They all knew that as an educator who had reached the Second Stage, An Yan could completely apply to stay on the Human Mother Planet, or even migrate to join Human Civilization. That would undoubtedly be safer than staying on the Great Yan Mother Planet. "Alright, we all need to fight for our own civilization," An Yan raised his hand to cut off what some of the students wanted to say, then smiled, "Although we are not formally master and disciple, I feel fortunate to teach a group like you. If any of you distinguish yourselves during the trials, even if I have returned to Great Yan, I will be proud of you." "..." Everyone could see that Teacher An''s determination was set, and they fell silent, though the atmosphere had become heavy. At this moment, they truly felt the approaching trials. Perhaps for most people, there were still two years of rest, but for this group dubbed "geniuses," the preparation to face the trials was already underway. "Now, let me announce the specifics of this college entrance examination," An Yan noticed the change in atmosphere but had no intention of offering comfort, suddenly speaking, "This college entrance exam, like before, is based on the preliminary assessment scores from various cities, assessing at different levels. You are the best students from the combat class of Gaoqing City, so you will participate in the highest level of assessmentgoing to an alien planet to perform combat missions." "What?" Suddenly, there was a stir among everyone. This was indeed shocking news. The assessments for the past two entrance exams were different, but they were just combat sparring or simulations in the Illusion Secret Realm. They had assumed that likely, it would be the latter this time too. After all, the purpose of the Illusion Secret Realm was clear, able to perfectly assess combat abilities while avoiding life-threatening dangers. But this year was actual combat? On an alien planet? Moreover, there had been no news about this before? "Don''t look at me like that, because I also received the mission order just three minutes ago," An Yan pointed to his eyes. There lay the military-use iris projection terminal. It was the commonly used personal terminal now, allowing everyone to receive missions promptly for maximum operational efficiency. "I expect that this assessment will simulate as closely as possible the scenarios when the trials suddenly occur. Therefore, the mission''s level will reach trial levels, and once the mission is issued, there will be no opportunity to refuse," An Yan stated seriously, looking at everyone. "Right now, there might still be an option to opt out of the college entrance exam." No one spoke. Although some were indeed nervous, no one tried to back out at this moment. They were third-year high school students, but they were completely unlike the third-year students before the Civilization Trials. Especially since they were from the combat class. All the learning and teaching over these three years had revolved around combat and trials. As students of the combat class, it was fair to say they were half professional Soldiers. Now was the time to prove the results of three years of training. Who would back out? Even if there really was an option to opt out of the college entrance exam, where would the option to back out be when the real trials arrived? They had been working hard at their cultivation, striving to become stronger, wasn''t it all to overcome the Civilization Trials and protect their civilization? Chapter 235 Danger Never Far Away "Not bad..." An Yan wanted to say something else, but in the next moment, a red emergency mission suddenly popped up on every student''s personal terminal!"Please bring your personal equipment and proceed immediately to the E-34 spaceport, arriving within twenty-five minutes." So fast! Everyone felt the difference in this college entrance examination; it took only four to five minutes from the time their Teacher An received the information until the mission was assigned to each candidate. Moreover, the task information did not display any special marks associated with "examination." This meant that the tasks were genuine "Trial Level" tasks! Under such level tasks, no one has any room to refuse; to refuse, one must submit an application and receive approval, and even a direct prayer-like request to the President cannot bypass the mission! That would result in extremely severe punishment, even death! In front of the Civilization Trial, the interests of civilization outweigh everything! This has been written into the current highest constitution of the world! "Twenty-five minutes, we need to speed up, sit tight!" An Yan also received the same mission, which was to escort students into the trial. His task was marked with the conscription mark of Great Yan. This meant that he had been seconded to Human Civilization and would adhere to all tasks assigned under Human Civilization. One must say, if not for knowing this was a high-stakes exam, some might not help but suspect whether the trials had started early. But regardless, the atmosphere had been achieved. No one spoke anymore in the vehicle; everyone was checking their equipment, especially items like elixirs. To emphasize realism, the examination allowed the use of some personal equipment and resources, but they were subject to level and quality restrictions. If one didn''t own such equipment, one could also apply for issuance, which although not as high-level as restricted equipments, was still quite good. Obviously, it could only ensure relative fairness, not absolute fairness, which is actually the current state of the Transcendent education system. The Extraordinary Path is ultimately equivalent to resources; children from families with better backgrounds or with powerful parents and relatives always have an advantage. Even the presence of Shen Hao could not entirely avoid this circumstance. After checking, everyone closed their eyes to adjust their status; twenty minutes quickly passed by. Meanwhile, the situation of this session of the college entrance examination was officially made public. Not only the highest level of the exam was combat, but even other levels were also real combat, and for this, the high-level even secretly bred tens of millions of beasts of different Extraordinary Levels, mostly from markets, including all kinds of types! Suddenly, the entire society was somewhat shaken. "It''s actually a real combat assessment, weren''t the previous years just battles or guided battles?" "What if a student dies?" "Did you not see the announcement? There are death slots in this assessment!" "Isn''t it too dangerous, dying during an exam is a huge loss!" "Isn''t the person above taking the Civilization Trial too lightly, which session has there been without casualties?" "Exactly, and a new trial is starting in two years." "Don''t think after a few peaceful years that days have returned to normal, in the era of trial, death has never been far away!" "..." Netizens discussed fervently, indeed some expressed opposition, mostly students'' parents, but most people were clearly feeling the intense atmosphere. True, in two years, a new trial will begin. Just as some said, death has never been far away! Even the extinction crisis of the entire civilization has always existed. These children grew up in a peaceful environment, but what they are about to face is a new, brutal trial! This college entrance examination is precisely to make them along with the entire civilized society recognize that the trial is closing in! However, it wasn''t just about instilling a sense of oppression; soon various live broadcast cameras appeared, and everyone could follow the candidates they wanted to watch. Suddenly, the entire society was stirred up. Countless people swarmed into the live broadcast rooms. Simultaneously, it was clearly indicated in front of the candidates, even down to how many people were watching them was clearly visible. Even the most unknown candidates knew at least that their parents must be watching them! This gave many candidates an indescribable feeling. If their parents witnessed their deaths... Some candidates even turned pale as they fully felt the weight they had never sensed in countless teachings before. Even for genius candidates like Cui Yuting and Cui Yujie, their complexions weren''t looking good. After all, they had originally thought about making a strong impression during the exam, showcasing their flair, competing for one of the three hundred spots among the President''s Disciples! But knowing that their parents were watching them seemed to heighten their awareness of their own lives'' significance. This would definitely be an unforgettable memory for every candidate and even their parents and family! Regardless, all candidates had now boarded the space shuttle and received their next tasks. "Objective: Wing Sky Mother Planet H-34 Sky Island, Mission: Lead the small squad to eliminate all the beasts in the base and hold the base." Cui Yuting looked at her mission information and then at the younger brother beside her, her mood became even heavier. Although she and her brother were both from Wing Sky Mother Planet, their mission locations were different. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This meant that they had to be assessed separately. "I need to meet up with my squad members as soon as possible." Cui Yujie''s face didn''t look good either, but he still took a deep breath, "Sis, I''ll wait for you at Lingxiao Palace!" "Waiting for you is more like it!" Cui Yuting glanced at her brother and, at the last moment, suddenly stuffed a packet of medicine into his pocket. "Sis, I don''t want it!" Cui Yujie''s expression changed. It contained the auxiliary elixirs their parents had bought for this college entrance exam. "Take it, have you forgotten my Talent?" Cui Yuting said sternly, "In front of so many spectators, don''t be so emotional!" "..." Cui Yujie still accepted it. "If you really feel like you''re going to die, don''t forget to pray to the President, even being a Heroic Spirit is better than dying cleanly." Cui Yuting added. "..." This time, Cui Yujie really darkened his face C couldn''t she say something positive? Although being a Heroic Spirit was much better than death, it was not an outcome one could easily accept. It was only in dire circumstances that one could simply awaken. And there was no potential for further growth. If one could avoid death, no one would wish to become a Heroic Spirit. "The same goes for you." Cui Yujie finally spoke, then turned to find his teammates. Cui Yuting did the same. At this moment on the spaceship, all the candidates were actively moving, quickly getting familiar with their assigned teammates or team leaders. For them, this was genuinely stepping onto the battlefield! The entire civilization, focusing on each genius, could increasingly feel the tense atmosphere. Especially the parents of the candidates. Cui Zhongmin was currently sitting with his wife, watching their children with utmost nervousness. The tense feeling was indescribable when he saw his son and daughter were not in the same location, and while seeing his daughter give the elixir to his son, it brought relief but also concern. Cui Zhongmin comforted his teary-eyed wife, "Yuting has a Blue Talent ''Frenzy Body''; such explosive strength elixirs really aren''t that useful to her, don''t worry, Yu Jie and Yu Ting both have Level 13 strength, even if they don''t rank in the top three hundred, there won''t be a danger to their lives." "I''m not worried about this exam, just..." his wife You Jingyun choked up a bit, "thinking about after the Trial begins... they''re so outstanding, they''re bound to fight on the front lines." "Is the rear really that safe?" asked Cui Zhongmin clenching his fists tightly, "In front of the Civilization Trial, where is there true safety? No one knows what the next Trial or the one after that will be like; only by becoming stronger, continually stronger, can they have a better chance to survive; they''re so outstanding, we should be proud of them." "Right!" You Jingyun wiped her eyes, embraced her husband, and intently watched the images of their children, "We should be proud indeed!" No one wants to see their children in danger. But in the era of Trials, danger is never far away. Even the weakest, most worried parents are forced to learn to be strong. Their children being as exceptional as Cui Yujie and Cui Yuting, they already are the envy of countless parents. The stronger they are, the more likely they are to keep winning! However, the spectators who weren''t the parents or family had different feelings at this moment. They felt more excited, anticipatory, and even thrilled. "The assessment is still arranged according to strength." "These twins were actually separated." "It might be to test their individual strengths." "Huo Ying truly deserves to be the disciple of the Shura Goddess, so capable! She seems completely fearless." "The guy upstairs doesn''t know, but Huo Ying''s parents and relatives all perished in the first Trial; she survived because she was at a boarding school." "Right, her swordsmanship Talent is astonishing. She is always one step away from becoming a Chosen One; why else would the Shura Goddess take her as a disciple?" "Zhao Miao doesn''t seem to cut it, keeping a cold face, doesn''t even know how to communicate with his teammates." Experience tales with My Virtual Library Empire "Exactly, it''s a team cooperation task; even if he''s cold, at least get the tasks distributed." "I used to think he was handsome, now not so much." "..." Candidates who already had some fame now gathered even more attention. Those who performed well undoubtedly gained a lot of fans. Those who performed poorly also received quite a bit of criticism. There were even many specially-invited experts giving professional critiques. This was actually another purpose of broadcasting the exam liveto give everyone a basic understanding of an actual battlefield. In the event of a crisis, even those in the rear would have to go to the battlefield. At least, in this era, no one could be unfamiliar with the battlefield. Chapter 236 Everything to Overcome the Trial! Facing the Civilization Trial, it was necessary to prepare for the worst. The battlefield could pose a threat to everyone at any time, and in a crisis, conscription became an unavoidable choice. Thus, alongside the general promotion of cultivation, battlefield education was also popularized. Some information was subtly conveyed to everyone. At this time, Shen Hao was also paying attention to the battlefield. In the past three years, the entire Human Civilization had achieved substantial growth, especially in the Extraordinary Domain. Nowadays, the entire Human Civilization had 135,000 Chosen Ones, among which 100,000 were humans, and there was still a monthly increase of more than 2,000 people. Although it had slowed down compared to the beginning, it was evident that growing by another 40,000 to 50,000 people in the remaining two years was not a problem. Among them, the possessors of Purple Epic Talents had surpassed 190, most of whom came from the 200 promotion slots Shen Hao had acquired in the previous trial''s rewards. In addition, the three Golden Legendary promotion slots had also been completely distributed. After all, such rewards needed to be quickly converted into strength. Beyond the Chosen Ones, the entire Human Civilization had also reached an astonishing level in Cultivation Level. Cultivating over thirteen million Transcendents in the Second Stage! Even those in the Third Stage had already reached thousands. This was undoubtedly an astounding number, enough to form a vast legion composed entirely of Second Stage Transcendents, and all this was achieved in just three and a half years. Clearly, the dense Extraordinary Elements of the Human Mother Planet, various massively produced and cultivated Extraordinary Resources, and the Tribulations conducive to breakthroughs had contributed to such achievements. Explore more stories at My Virtual Library Empire Compared to three and a half years ago, the strength of civilization was dramatically advanced. The remaining two years were undeniably filled with more opportunities for growth. In addition, the achievements in the production domain were equally tremendous. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The current technological level of Human Civilization had fully reached Level 21, as previously that Level 21 Purple Epic Mother Ship could now be produced by Human Civilization with the sufficient capabilities they had acquired. The Extraordinary Production Domain was similarly advanced. Excluding Shen Hao''s abilities, the cultivation elites within Human Civilization also had the capability to create Level 21 Purple Epic sorcery or magic. Even the Alchemy Path of the Chosen One Mall, which was only at Level 13, had been pushed to at least Level 18. The other paths were more or less the same. After all, even if different Extraordinary Paths had similarities, some knowledge was interchangeable and, under the overarching view, growth could be maintained even without reliance on the mall. The key to such growth lay not only in the various legacies and knowledge within the mall system but also in the "people." The technological advancement of the entire civilization required the momentum of elites at the frontier of civilization. Therefore, Shen Hao placed great emphasis on the current assessment. Through the screening over the past three years, most of the talented and capable older adults had already been unearthed and played vital roles in their respective domains, and starting with this college entrance exam, the new generation would officially step onto the stage, becoming fresh blood in various areas. In fact, this batch indeed had many geniuses worth noting. "This Zhao Miao is not fit to join a team," Shen Hao observed the performance of each candidate at the testing site, recording some evaluations through Fiora, "He is better suited for strongman training, as long as he follows orders." "Declan Schroeder, this young man is good; he''s a born commander." "Cui Yujie is a bit behind his sister but certainly has potential." "Daniela Kara, no, completely built up by resources, very ordinary talent." "..." The performances of various geniuses were reflected in Shen Hao''s eyes and, in the highest level of assessment, the real chief examiner was actually just Shen Hao. At most, plus an assistant examiner, Fiora. Shen Hao would rigorously reference the performances of these students and select appropriate positions for them. Some were not suited for the military but better placed in special departments; some were more suited for reconnaissance. Likewise, some joined the combat class but were actually better suited for research. The extended half-month of assessment passed in the blink of an eye. It was at the moment the exam was declared over that everyone received their results. At this moment, Cui Yuting excitedly viewed her personal terminal. [Congratulations, you performed excellently in this assessment and have been selected as a President''s Disciple (honorary). Your identity information has been recorded; please prepare to meet the President.] "I did it!" Cui Yuting''s emotions were indescribable at that moment. Though it was just a short half month, she felt as though she had undergone a transformation in her life. At this moment, her teammates were also cheering one after another. "I can''t believe I got into a top-tier university!" "Me too, I have four top-tier universities to choose from." "Why am I only second-tier, boo-hoo-hoo." "I''m going direct to the Military Department School, my wish is fulfilled." "Congratulations." "Captain, we need to celebrate big time!" "..." As Cui Yuting watched her cheering teammates, she waved at them, then turned to look at the message her younger brother had sent. Chapter 236 Everything to Defeat the Trial!_2 "Didn''t make it to the top three hundred, how tragic T-T," "But I got into the special school." "Sis, I don''t want to go to the special school, I want to apply to transfer directly to the Military Department School." Three messages directly diluted Cui Yuting''s joy; she kept typing only to delete her words again and again. Finally, taking a deep breath, she replied with just one sentence. "No matter what you choose, I''ll support you!" In just half a month, she felt distinctly that not just she, but her brother and indeed everyone, had completely changed. The real battlefield, it''s a huge furnace! Anyone who steps into it will change. But no matter what, at this moment, Cui Yuting, along with most of the candidates, had already shifted their focus to what lay ahead after a brief two years of college life, a new trial would be upon them. They needed to prepare as quickly as possible! Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, even though they had just finished an exam transformational like molting, they were given only one day to cheer and celebrate. And after one day, everyone had to go to their respective places to start the next phase of their cultivation and learning. Included among these were the three hundred students chosen as Shen Hao''s disciples; the day after the exams ended, no matter where they were, even if still on the returning spaceship, they appeared in the resplendent and supremely imposing Lingxiao Palace. Most of them were seeing Shen Hao for the first time. Even though Shen Hao had reined in all his suppression, by then, he no longer needed to rely on suppression to exhibit his aura. All of them, regardless of their temperaments, even the stoic Zhao Miao, showed excitement in the face of Shen Hao at that moment. Shen Hao was not only once the Savior who had rescued their entire civilization, but also the most profound foundation of Human Civilization! He was the courage and confidence for the majority of humanity to face trials! At that moment, some students were even moved to kneel. However, those students soon found a gentle power preventing them from doing so. "You are the finest students of this class." Shen Hao''s voice resonated at that moment, his smile gentle, his tone exceedingly kind, devoid of grandiose effects, "You might view me as your Guardian now, but in the near future, you too will take up the responsibility of ''Guardian.'' Therefore, be prepared, for all you have acquired now represents a mission, as well as the future of civilization." It was a simple speech, yet all the students were excited and astounded to feel an engraving beginning to emerge on the back of their hands. Of course, they knew what this was. The status of President''s Disciples, and the power that originated from the President! This engraving, within the currents of Human Civilization, even carried an undeniable "sacred" aura, and coupled with Shen Hao''s words, all the students, in their emotional states, also felt a certain grave mission. Globally, less than three thousand people had such a status and power, but just as the President had said, it equally represented a mission, a representation of the future of civilization! Shen Hao did not speak much with them, after all, these students were somewhat too tense in front of Shen Hao. He simply left his imprint and power with them before sending them back. Of course, this status represented more than just this. They would soon discover that a new icon had appeared in their personal terminals where each person could select ample, free resources, even including a Golden Legendary ability! Those who had not become Chosen Ones would at this moment directly receive the status of Chosen One. Explore stories at My Virtual Library Empire Abundant resources, powerful logistic support, and a revered status... All this, starting from this moment, made these students thoroughly different. Of course, it wasn''t just about gaining benefits but also about fulfilling respective missions. The mission clearly stated for Cui Yuting was to join the military, lead an elite squad, and head to the Illusion Secret Realm for rigorous training. Yes, Cui Yuting''s career path was to be an elite troop commander. This decision was made based on her performance in the previous assessments, combined with Fiora''s analytic results and finally judged personally by Shen Hao. Nevertheless, if she performed poorly thereafter, she would still be punished, and in the worst case, even stripped of the Imprint on the back of her hand! In the remaining two years, they all would strive relentlessly to grow. And it wasn''t just these three hundred students. After the conclusion of this year''s college entrance examination, all the students rapidly proceeded to their respective placements. Those who failed to gain university admission were allocated to various positions, be it farms, Patrol Teams, or spiritual land cultivation... They would step directly into society and contribute to its development. Even entering the university was alike. The university at this time, in fact, had little difference from entering society; rather than being called schools, they were more like important units. Responsible for cultivating outstanding talents in various fields, these institutions also directly integrated these talents into various positions where they would grow professionally. Take, for instance, Cui Yujie at this moment. He chose the Military Department School and on his first day was assigned to the military, directly becoming the commander of a large unit with a thousand new recruits, many of whom were his fellow peers from this session. He had to learn not only how to be a competent officer but also to fully train his soldiers to strengthen the entire unit. From the geniuses to every ordinary person, everyone clearly knew the purpose of their efforts. Everything was to conquer the Trial! "Two years is enough for this session to grow," Shen Hao briefly took notice before shifting his gaze, "It''s time to start the pre-Trial combat propaganda." Yes, although two years remained, the preparations for facing the Trial had already begun from this moment. Using the heat of this session''s exams, the entire society gradually became aware that the Trial was approaching. And to be prepared. Including but not limited to the production of war armaments, military management of several special industries, enhancing patrols, and so on. Although it was still unknown what form the next Trial would take, undoubtedly, there would be enemies. Time, in this increasingly tense atmosphere, was rapidly passing. Many were initially not well adapted, but as time drew nearer, along with the push of propaganda, the dark clouds of the next Trial gradually enveloped the entire civilization. Not just the Human Civilization, but the Great Yan Civilization and Sky Spirit Civilization as well were alike. From the upper management to the common people, everyone was preparing for everything they could with a tense mindset. Even though they had defeated two Trials already, there was no underestimation of the Civilization Trial; rather, it was precisely because everyone had endured two Trials that they understood the terror of a Civilization Trial even better. When it came to February of the Civilization Era Year 07, the entire Human Civilization had already entered a state of emergency, all were strictly following their task schedules performing their jobs, remaining vigilant at all times, even conducting multiple drills to ensure that in case of emergency, order could be maintained and tasks completed in the shortest time possible. Even the possibility of network attacks was considered, ensuring the maintenance of order through primitive means if the networks were shut down. At this moment, with only three months left until the next Trial, starting this day, all soldiers were positioned, various detection devices operated at high power, active Space Battleships were set to launch mode, and considerable forces were stationed even within the various Secret Realms. Chapter 237 The Trial Begins! By April, The final month arrived, all cities activated every large formation, conducted inspections in sequence, harvested all plants for the last time, simultaneously downscaled the breeding industries, and all critical industries entered a state of thorough defensive readiness the Sky Barrier was activated. Then, the last seven days arrived. Shen Hao, atop the Lingxiao Palace, personally convened the final pre-war meeting, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the current situation of the entirety of Human Civilization. This included the number of Transcendents, the readiness of each city, shifts in public opinion, the arrangements of all major industries, ensuring nothing was overlooked. Then, in the last three days, Shen Hao summoned Empress Xi Qing of the Great Yan Civilization and some of her key officials, along with the entire Sage''s Council of the Sky Spirit Civilization, through his domain. He also gained a comprehensive understanding of the current state of these two civilizations. Afterward, the final day arrived! By this point, no new actions were taken; all possible preparations had been thoroughly completed, and everyone stayed at their respective posts. including Shen Hao. He sat alone in the Lingxiao Palace, watching the countdown on the external interface, while keeping an eye on the entire civilization. The countdown to the start of the Trial entered its final moments. It was 10:30 PM. Most people had returned to their homes, together with their families, making final preparations. Though fearful and anxious, for the past five and a half years, the entire civilization and society had continuously been preparing for this moment. Since it was unavoidable, they had no choice but to face it with all their might! The last hour. The internet was flooded with a barrage of encouraging messages. "We will win!" "If our civilization can''t win, then who can?" "Six years ago, we were weak and powerless, but now, each of us is as strong as a dragon!" "With the President among us, victory will surely be ours!" Discover stories with My Virtual Library Empire "I''m already looking forward to the rewards after we pass the Trial!" "Dismiss it strategically, but take it seriously tactically!" "..." Though these messages were self-motivating, they indeed reflected the confidence in people''s hearts. After all, the Human Civilization was indeed powerful now! Over 30 million had reached the Second Stage of transcendence, the average Extraordinary Level across all people was Level 8, with barely any unarmed individuals except for children who had yet to start their cultivation. Together with the various pieces of Equipment that had been made universally available, saying "everyone is as strong as a dragon" was not an exaggeration. Moreover, the defensive strength of the cities was exceptionally formidable. Every building had defense formations, connected closely with the defense systems of the entire city, and even the entire planet''s extraordinary defenses. If the difficulty was still the same as the last Trial, frankly speaking, the Human Civilization even had the confidence to achieve a "no-damage clearance"! At this moment, as an "Emperor," Shen Hao could vividly sense the "battle will" of the entire civilization! People were still afraid, but their fear was more about personal safety, yet they had strong confidence in the entirety of civilization! This was actually enough. At least, the two previous Trials they had experienced were not enough to make people despair. Finally, the time came to the last moment! Under the tense watch of everyone, time stepped into a new Trial! The Trial commenced! After a brief moment of alertness, many noticed that there were no changes occurring. But that was normal. Based on the experiences of the previous two Trials, the start of the new Trial was mostly silent. But quickly, voices swelled like a tide on the internet. "Look at the sky!" "God!" "Good heavens! Is this for real?" "Look at the sky! Look at the sky!" "Did we go back?" "No, I can''t find any familiar stars!" "What exactly is this Trial about?" "..." Countless people were shouting on the internet, voicing their astonishment, and more and more people were looking towards the sky from their balconies or in various other ways. Then, they saw a sky full of stars! Yes, unlike the previous Trial where only one or two stars were visible, this was a sea of stars! Stars shimmered in the sky, and under the clear night sky, not even the moonlight could obscure this dazzling sea of stars! Some astronomy enthusiasts had tried to find the stars they were familiar with, but naturally, they couldn''t find them, not to mention various constellations, they couldn''t even see the Milky Way. And just with the naked eye, one could see that these stars were even more brilliant than the stars before the Civilization Trial. There was no need to think further. Even ordinary people could come up with a guess at this time. "We have arrived at a new universe! A universe full of stars!" This news quickly soared to number one on the internet, with countless likes, comments, and a variety of emotions displayed. There were worries, but also excitement. The worries naturally stemmed from concern about the new trials; they had once again arrived in a new universe, just this fact alone exceeded the expectations of most people. The excitement, on the other hand, stemmed from anticipations of this starry sea. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, they had a spaceship, but the entire civilization had not fully stepped into interstellar travel, partly because everything needed for their cultivation was available on their Mother Planet, and partly because the entire universe was a silent void. Beyond the sky''s sun, no other lights were visible. But now, a vast, endless sea of stars appeared before their eyes! At this moment, not just the ordinary people, but high-level members of the civilization sprang into action too. They launched various observations. Especially the space observatories located in outer space, immediately commenced their observations. All sorts of information were quickly gathered and delivered to Shen Hao. Reported personally by Dong Gong. "We have indeed arrived at a new universe, and the entire Solar System has traveled with us," Dong Gong reported. Even as he tried to control himself, one could still sense his inner shock, "Great Yan Mother Planet and Sky Spirit Mother Planet remain in their original positions, and the planets of those failed civilizations are also still preserved." Yes, if the symbolic event that marked Human Civilization''s entry into the Civilization Trial was "Star Jump". Then this time, it was "Solar System Transition"! The entire new Solar System, along with its nine planets, had all transitioned into a new universe. More importantly, this universe seemed so vast, too vast to resemble a universe created for the sole purpose of conducting trials! If it was just to provide a stage for the trial, what need was there to create such a galaxy? Dong Gong''s report continued, and he now reached the real focal point! "According to observations from the space observatory, this universe is widely permeated by a strong Extraordinary Power!" Dong Gong spoke very seriously, "This Extraordinary Power is rather concealed, not directly manifested, but can definitely be clearly felt, and its strength is very high, preliminarily estimated to exceed Level 21, reaching the third stage!" Actually, there was no need for Dong Gong''s report. Shen Hao had already felt it. He stretched out his hand, lightly grabbed, and a mass of energy directly converged in the palm of his hand. Active, powerful, and simple, its underlying rules were not complex. Just at the initial assessment, it possessed variability and was as strong as the Spiritual Energy within the Cultivation System or the Magic Power within the Magic System. "Extraordinary Universe." Shen Hao retracted his hands, and gazed again at the starry river, "I can vaguely sense that this endless starry river contains a large number of creatures, as well as some powerful beings, but the participating civilizations in this trial are still only nine." Yes, the Chosen One panel had already refreshed showing the new civilization ranking and Chosen One ranking! It was still only nine civilizations. But Shen Hao could clearly feel countless beings scattered around various places within this starry river! Dong Gong immediately understood the implications of Shen Hao''s words, his pupils momentarily narrowing. "Are indigenous civilizations present?" Yes, the most apt explanation was, indeed, native civilizations! Those not originating from the Civilization Trial but civilizations that already existed in this universe! Actually, ever since they saw this starry river, the Analysis Department had such a suspicion, and now, Shen Hao''s words undoubtedly further confirmed this suspicion! But if that were the case, then the scope of the "stage" in this trial was probably far beyond their previous expectations. What they needed to deal with was not only the other participants of the Civilization Trial but also included the native civilizations within this universe! "Could this be the purpose of the Civilization Trial?" Dong Gong even entertained a guess, "To select and cultivate different civilizations, and then send us to other universes, to achieve some sort of aim?" This was no surprise to think so, as the previous two trials had both taken place within that silent universe, everything arranged by the Civilization Trial. But now, they appeared to be in a universe that seemed to have naturally formed! For example, the previous Human Civilization was like a new recruit training within a closed base, but now Human Civilization was like a warrior dispatched to carry out a mission! This example might not be accurate, but at this moment, this was indeed the idea that Dong Gong had. But if that was the case. What was the trial? Was it still stemming from the arrangement of the Civilization Trial, or did it originate from this universe itself? If it originated from this universe itself, would it add another level of difficulty? All kinds of thoughts and speculations continuously surged forth. Even though they had already experienced two trials, Dong Gong and many others sadly found that they still knew nothing about the Civilization Trial. "First, investigate the surrounding star systems to see if there are any life-bearing planets," Shen Hao ordered at this moment, "Also, don''t relax our internal vigilance. At the same time, begin research on this new type of Extraordinary Power, maintain communication between Great Yan Civilization and Sky Spirit Civilization, and ensure that we can be informed of any changes at the earliest time in short, we''ll first try to gather as much information as possible." Chapter 238 Intelligence Summary "Yes!" Dong Gong, whose mind had still been somewhat cluttered, felt as if he had found his mainstay. Indeed, while this trial had somewhat exceeded expectations, the tasks they needed to accomplish hadn''t changed much. It was nothing more than staying vigilant and collecting information. Even, when looking on the bright side, this trial might also present a tremendous opportunity. Such a vast Extraordinary Universe would undoubtedly mean a vast amount of Extraordinary Resources! Risk and opportunity always coexist. Thus, in the shortest amount of time, a series of Observation actions commenced, especially concerning the surrounding star systemsthey needed to understand their current position and whether there were any threats nearby that could directly endanger them. Meanwhile, internally, the focus was on reassurance, delivering messages to everyone to stay vigilant while continuing most of their work. Human Civilization was still in a state of rapid development; every moment was precious. As long as the enemy and danger were not directly in their faces, they would need to continue their Cultivation, research, and production. However, it was clear that the social unrest would inevitably continue for some time since people had been preparing for this Trial for too long and were already very tense emotionally. At the same time, Shen Hao looked to his augmentation. As expected, the same moment the new Trial appeared, the augmentation entered into a self-checking state once more. This time, it would take about twenty days. During this period, all augmentations would be unusable. Clearly, the augmentation interface was cautious, even though the current Civilization Trial was merely a mechanical process, it still possessed a self-checking mechanism. Every augmentation placed there must have gone through rigorous computation, and version information was of utmost importance. "I hope the augmentation will be powerful this time," Shen Hao muttered to himself. He already had a premonition that this Trial was indeed no small matter. In fact, not even the fourth Trial previously experienced by Erin Ellie''s civilization had presented the current situation. Moreover, from Ellie''s memory, although Human Civilization still couldn''t compare to hers in certain aspects that required time to developsuch as the number of Chosen Ones and the strength hierarchyits growth potential and development speed far exceeded theirs. If these could also be considered factors for assessment by the Civilization Trial, being thrown into an extremely dangerous trial was also possible. The reason the Civilization Trial could make countless civilizations despair was precisely because the difficulty of the trials increased with the growth of the civilization. "Twenty days; I hope nothing goes wrong," Shen Hao took a deep breath while also keeping an eye on the entire Universe, the entire Civilization, and countless Affiliated Civilizations. Unexpectedly, eight days passed amidst the tense atmosphere without anything happening. That''s right, nothing happened at all. There were no internal crises within the civilization, and the same was true outside the planets. No one turned into a Monster, no one died, and there were no hidden viruses or unique powers lurking inside people. "I think there are two possibilities under these circumstances," Erin stated in the Lingxiao Palace, expressing her opinion, "The first is that the crisis has already occurred, but is very hidden; the second is that this Trial is of the ''slow-paced'' type." "Just like your second and fourth Trials?" someone asked. At this time, the Lingxiao Palace was nearly filled with over sixty people. It was a small-scale summary meeting. Leaders from various fields all gathered together for the collection and discussion of intelligence. "Yes," Erin responded with a gentle nature, nodding slightly, "Not every Trial is very urgent. Sometimes they are slow, but from our experience, the slower they are, the more dangerous they tend to be." Ellie''s previous civilization had undergone four Trials, with the duration of these Trials spanning forty years. This could be related to the fact that they had already been a twentieth level civilization before joining the Trial. The difficulty of the first Trial was greater than the previous Trial of Human Civilization. And the second lasted a staggering ten years. The fourth, when facing a space beast horde similar to the "Insect Race," continued for a full seventeen years until the Angel Civilization perished! Given such an extended duration, it was entirely possible for nothing to happen in a mere eight days. For a moment, the attendees of the meeting buzzed with discussion. "If it really is the second scenario, it''s undoubtedly good for us." "Not necessarily, our developmental potential could have been factored into the difficulty." "I think we should take the initiative and send out spaceships for investigation." "Why not just focus on development first? In just five and a half years, we actually haven''t fully digested the current potential for development." "..." Shen Hao watched the discussion from his elevated position. It was evident that the possibility of a "slow-paced" Trial had allowed many to breathe a sigh of relief. After all, the fast pace of the previous two Trials left most of them feeling breathless. Moreover, Human Civilization was very confident in the speed of its own development. Under multiple foundational layers, indeed, the longer the time, the stronger the strength. He glanced at Dong Gong. "Quiet, let''s start the next topic," Dong Gong immediately said. The one who stood up to report this time was the head of the intelligence department. Named Ding Jun. He was in charge of all observation and investigation systems, both internal and external. He directly reported at this moment, "We have focused our observation on all the star systems within a thousand light-years nearby, a total of thirteen thousand four hundred stars, and we have discovered thirteen planets that are suspected to harbor life. Eleven of them are gathered in one direction, and the distance between them is very close." As soon as this statement was reported, it immediately caused a stir among the council members who were hearing it for the first time. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just within a thousand light years, there are eleven planets that could potentially harbor life? Isn''t that too dense? To think that before being selected for the Civilization Trial, human civilization had been observing for a long time without finding concrete traces of extraterrestrial life. There were only one or two planets that might harbor life, and they were in star domains far away. The number now was clearly beyond expectation. "The number of life planets in this universe is indeed far greater than in our primal universe," Ding Jun apparently guessed this response and reported in a deep voice, "We suspect that this may have something to do with the extraordinary powers of this universe. There might be some rules that allow planets to more easily stay in the right position, but more likely, it is related to the native civilizations of this world. After all, the distance between those eleven life planets is too dense, completely at odds with normal probability." Following his words, a star map appeared in front of everyone. Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire It clearly marked the location of human civilization as well as the star domains within a thousand light-years nearby. Thirteen points in particular stood out. These were the planets observed that might hold life. Everyone could clearly see that eleven of them were gathered at a position about six hundred light years from the human mother planet. The greatest distance between any of them was only about thirty light years. Abnormal! Anyone could see that this was definitely not normal! There was a high probability of a native civilization existing in that area! But, six hundred light years... "Is our spaceship technology not enough?" someone couldn''t help but say, "Six hundred light years. Even with our current most advanced spacecraft, it would take twelve hundred years to reach." Indeed, the most advanced spacecraft at present was a Level 23 Purple Epic reconnaissance aircraft with a maximum speed reaching fifty percent of the speed of light, which is a standard sub-light speed. But even so, on the vast scale of the universe, such speed was still negligible. Even at a slower pace, it was impossible to consider thousands of years as a time span. However, Shen Hao spoke up at this time, "This is not a problem." As soon as he spoke up, he drew the attention of everyone present. "Blake," Shen Hao looked at a certain researcher sitting below, "tell everyone about your research findings." "Yes," replied the man named Blake, rising to his feet. He wore a magic robe, the standard attire of a mage, and appeared to be in his forties. But his actual age had already exceeded seventy. Originally, he was a world-leading expert in genetic biology, selected as the Chosen One during the second Trial, and, by chance, came to possess a Purple Epic Talent, which was one of the only three Purple Epic Talents at the time. The Talent he acquired was named "Energy Control." This was a talent similar to "superpower" and was very powerful in combat. But, at that time, Blake was already over seventy years old, and apart from his passion for scientific research, he had no considerable desire for combat. Therefore, he chose to become a magic researcher. In the second Trial, he could even control "yin energy" to some extent. Unfortunately, that trial was too short, and before he could produce any concrete useful research findings, the Trial ended. But now, as the new Trial began, he was immediately put to use, his research focus being the original extraordinary powers of this universe, and he had made significant discoveries! Now standing up in front of everyone''s expectant gaze, Blake''s tone was clearly a bit excited, "Ladies and gentlemen, in the past week, I conducted a comprehensive study of the extraordinary powers present in this universe. I have made preliminary identifications of the source and characteristics of this extraordinary energy, which I have named ''Spiritual Energy'', because it is full of spirituality and its characteristics lean more towards Spiritual Power!" Spiritual Energy? The expressions of all the council members present became serious. It was evident to everyone the importance of this information. For a world that had possessed extraordinary powers from the beginning, these powers were not just a type of energy; they would profoundly impact the development of the world''s native civilizations. The Great Yan and Sky Spirit civilizations were typical examples of this. Chapter 239 The Enhanced Domain The development paths of these two civilizations and those of human civilization in the non-magic world are starkly different, with vast disparities in societal structures. Therefore, knowing the extraordinary characteristics of this universe is extremely important for human civilization to predict the conditions of the native civilizations in this universe. Everyone listened attentively. Blake had obviously prepared thoroughly. His talent indeed facilitated a rapid understanding of new types of extraordinary energy, so even within just a short week, he was able to grasp a basic understanding of this "Spiritual Energy." "Spiritual Energy, this kind of energy, has a strong affinity for life and a very positive impact, and within an appropriate range, Spiritual Energy can bring tremendous benefits to most ''Non-magical life forms,''" Blake showed some images from his experiments. Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire He had tried this with various creatures, including lab mice, fish, plants, and even some extraordinary creatures containing special extraordinary powers. All research indicated that within a certain range, Spiritual Energy would bring positive mutations to all these life forms. For example, greater strength, increased intelligence, faster speeds, and so on. In this respect, it was indeed very similar to spiritual energy. Spiritual energy is just like this, appropriate amounts of spiritual energy only benefit life forms and almost never have any harmful effects. Magic power, on the other hand, is different. In the conventional sense, magic power is more refined and operates on more complex rules, with only a minority of life forms able to benefit from it from birth, and it often requires more delicate control even when utilized. Of course, Spiritual Energy is only more inclined towards spiritual energy, and not exactly the same, so naturally there are differences. Everyone soon realized where the most obvious difference lay. In the images, some creatures that had lived in high-density Spiritual Energy environments for extended periods exhibited clear mutations! Everyone clearly saw a lab mouse shimmering with electric current, a rabbit spitting flames, and even a golden monkey that inflated to a height of five or six meters with unbelievably robust muscles! More importantly, most of these mutations were positive. Only a very small number showed negative aberrations! Obviously, this was a characteristic that spiritual energy did not possessunder an environment of spiritual energy, mutations at most resulted in constitutions with special talents within cultivation and rarely led directly to "superpowers." "This is what I''m referring to as ''spirituality''!" At this point, even Blake''s tone carried an uncontrollable excitement, "Spiritual Energy is extremely close to life, very active, simple, easy to absorb, and can evolve into all sorts of incredible abilities. Although these mutations are currently rare, with proper research and control, they could rapidly enhance the abilities of every individual..." It was no surprise that Blake reacted in such a way. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For scientists, the charm of researching technology lies not just in the technology itself, but also in its application potential. If well researched, "Spiritual Energy" could greatly enhance the strength of human civilization in a short amount of time. Not to mention, just having every individual possess different "superpowers" would be powerful enough. The others were also somewhat surprised. Obviously, they too realized the benefits inherent in this extraordinary energy. To put it bluntly, "Spiritual Energy" alone is a vast resource and wealth. However, this surprise didn''t last long, as many Senators quickly realized what this signified. The strength of the indigenous civilizations was definitely not weak! At least in the realm of the transcendental, they wouldn''t be weak. They had only arrived in this universe for a mere eight days, and their research into Spiritual Energy was very rudimentary, but the native civilizations of this universe had lived here for who knows how many years! How many "superpower users" had been born during such a lengthy period? And among them, how many possessed terrifying abilities? Moreover, if this kind of "mutation" could truly be controlled and guided, the native civilizations must have already conducted extensive research. This outcome was clearly not something that newcomers like them could catch up with quickly. For a moment, everyone''s expression turned serious. The power of Spiritual Energy was both good news and bad news. "Besides the above, Spiritual Energy has another extremely important characteristic." Blake''s explanation had reached the final and most crucial content, his expression became very serious, but many people could see excitement in his eyes: "Spiritual Energy does not exist directly in the spatial universe; in fact, it exists in a unique state, only appearing when needed. I am unsure how to explain this situation with the knowledge of the Extraordinary Domain, but if I use scientific theory to describe it, it resembles a high-dimensional space!" Higher-dimensional space? Everyone was listening attentively, but at this point, some were inevitably bewildered. "A most typical dimension theory is, if you want to get from one point on a piece of paper to another, you can only travel in a straight line if you''re limited to the two dimensions of the paper. However, if you ascend to the three-dimensional space we inhabit, you can directly penetrate through both points," Blake explained in the simplest terms possible, "Spiritual power works the same way. It actually comes from a higher-dimensional space that doesn''t operate under the concept of three-dimensional space, Therefore, spiritual energy isn''t pervasive in every corner of the universe, but rather spans across spatial dimensions, allowing anyone to access it from any corner." This explanation made sense to many people. "Similar to the Undead World in the previous trial?" someone offered as an example. "It seems similar, but it''s actually completely different because the Undead World still exists within the concept of three-dimensional space," Blake said, his face turning red as his tone rose a bit. "Even though it''s a high-dimensional space influenced by extraordinary powers, I''m not even sure if it can be called ''high-dimensional space,'' but this is still the first observation of the high-dimensional concept by Human Civilization. Its significance is extremely important; it''s at least the basis for the Jump Engine!" Originally, many people didn''t understand the purpose of emphasising this particular characteristic, but upon hearing this last sentence, some suddenly understood. "Is it possible to develop a Jump Engine?" someone couldn''t help but ask excitedly. According to their previous assessment, the kind of Jump Engine that could swiftly traverse hundreds, even thousands, or tens of thousands of light years, was expected to appear only after the Fourth Stage, at Level 31 or beyond! But in this current universe, they were in dire need of such technology. Otherwise, they couldn''t possibly reach distant star systems. However, faced with people''s expectant and surprised expressions, Blake shook his head, seeming somewhat helpless: "In theory, yes, but our current mastery of technology is only around Levels 22 or 23, lacking sufficient precursor technologies to develop the Jump Engine." This left everyone listening more confused. If it couldn''t be developed, then what was the use of this information? Bringing it up at the current meeting seemed utterly pointless. Some people seemed to grasp something and turned to look at Shen Hao. The President had already mastered the power of trans-spatial jumps before. Indeed! Shen Hao, looking at everyone, slowly said, "What technology can''t accomplish doesn''t mean the transcendent can''t either. Because of the presence of this unique high-dimensional space, the world''s spatial fabric is weaker, significantly lowering the difficulty of space jumps. With the help of high-dimensional space, I can send a small number of people into the far reaches of outer space." Yes, Shen Hao had already verified this fact! Suddenly, the audience, which had been somewhat disheartened, lit up with joy once more. Indeed, they still had to count on the President! Even if only a few people could make the jump, as long as it was possible, they would be able to actively contact the civilizations of this world rather than passively wait in ignorance! "The benefits aren''t limited to my abilities alone," Shen Hao said again. "The technology for teleportation in the magic and cultivation malls contains magic techniques. Originally, at the maximum of Level 26, these spells could only be used for teleportation within a planet. But in this universe, they should be able to achieve interstellar teleportation, at least within the same star system without much problem. Longer distances require further research." "Yes, our institute already has some initial results," someone immediately stood up and said. That person was the head of the related research. "Then our contact with Affiliated Civilizations can become much tighter," someone quickly realized the strategic importance of this information. Indeed, the Level 26 marketplace contained teleportation arrays, teleportation magic, and similar technologies. But as Shen Hao said, the distance involved was not significant. At most, it was teleportation within a planet, and the energy consumption was considerable. With highly advanced transport technology under scientific domains, such modes of teleportation weren''t cost-effective; after all, they had Shen Hao, whose teleportation abilities exceeded those spells in emergency situations. However, if the capability of these spells could be epically enhanced in this universe, it would be a different story! Right now, even the fastest spaceship would need several hours to travel from the Human Mother Planet to the Great Yan Mother Planet. After all, no matter how fast a spaceship is, it still needs to accelerate and decelerate. But if cross-space teleportation could be realized, then the connections between the native civilizations would undoubtedly become much tighter. This is extremely important in the unique environment of the Civilization Trial! Suddenly, people''s regard for spiritual energy and high-dimensional space increased significantly. They also quickly considered the implications brought by this information. "Does this mean that in this universe, space jumps are seen as an Enhanced Domain and will become much simpler?" someone spoke up. "Do long-distance space-jump capabilities likely exist widely among indigenous civilizations, and does that not necessarily mean that their civilization levels have reached above Level 31?" Chapter 240 Intelligence Delivered to the Door "Indeed!" More people came to the same realization. "Then we can''t just observe the nearby star domains anymore; we need to guard against the sudden arrival of indigenous civilizations." "We still need to take the initiative to strike, trying to make contact with the natives of this universe, at the very least to grasp some intelligence on spiritual energy or high-dimensional space." "I agree, in this situation, research in isolation is too inefficient." "We still have to be cautious." "..." This is the significance of studying Extraordinary Power; just a few key characteristics directly outline some information about the native civilizations of this world. Shen Hao saw it very clearly; the councilors present were all extremely cautious, with a palpable sense of tension in their mood. In any Trial, the most taxing part is actually the beginning. Unknowns are the greatest fear. They didn''t know who the enemy was, where they were, and were ignorant about this vast, mysterious starry sky. Any intelligence, any information, was exceedingly precious. This was also the purpose of this meeting, to make the high-level leaders of Human Civilization aware of some information. The discussion on spiritual energy came to a temporary close, and the next agenda continued. It was an internal report. After eight days, the tense atmosphere in society had eased somewhat. Although it was still at emergency combat readiness, some industries had gradually returned to their previous state. Afterwards, the situations of two Affiliated Civilizations were reported. Though the subjects of these Affiliated Civilizations also had personal terminals and were connected to the network of Human Civilization, the network information they could access was extremely rudimentary to prevent the Intelligence Cage''s inmates from being too shocked by the wealth of Human Civilization''s network information. It served more as a tool for communication, with only a few people authorized to access information through the network. As a result, the interiors of these two civilizations had been very stable. Sometimes ignorance can reduce awe. The meeting lasted almost a whole day. The meeting decided many matters and shared a lot of information. The top-secret documents everyone ended up with were very thick, but some key issues were still undecided. For instance, sending someone to the observed area where Life Planets congregated for reconnaissance. Shen Hao actually had this idea. But he considered that there were only seven days left for the activation of the cheat codes. Once the cheats were activated, barring any accidents, there should be related cheat codes for the database, which would help him quickly understand this Trial, this universe. Given that, waiting a while to make a decision shouldn''t hurt. Moreover, the rank information on the Civilization Leaderboard was also quite odd. It clearly listed nine civilizations, but including Human Civilization, the performance values of all civilizations were progressing slowly. Although not zero, it was clear that the current performance values were all coming from the normal development of the civilizations. After all, as long as a civilization becomes stronger, it''s only natural to perform better in the Trials and to gain performance values was not strange at all. In such a case, Human Civilization ranked fifth. However, the performance values of each civilization were not much different, even the first place was only one-fifth more than the performance value of Human Civilization. This seemed to indicate that nothing had happened to any of the civilizations in the past eight days. Moreover, and most importantlythere was no settlement cycle. Yes, the rankings were out, but unlike the last time, there was no indication of the length of the settlement cycle. So it was completely unknown when this ranking would settle or even if there were any settlement rewards. "The rules of the Civilization Trial are obviously changing," Shen Hao pondered. "From the version numbers, it''s indeed difficult to judge the ranking situation." In short, he still had to wait for the refresh of the cheats to see. However, just as Shen Hao was waiting and thinking that he would peacefully get through the remaining seven days, an accident still happened. On the fourth day, a Space Outpost observed a Fleet suddenly jumping into existence about three "light-days" away! That''s right, a Fleet! This distance far exceeded that from the Human Mother Planet to the Great Yan Civilization, but in the scale of the entire starry sky, it was akin to them jumping directly near the Human Mother Planet! It was obvious that this Fleet was headed straight for the Human Mother Planet! Moreover, judging by the speed of light, they must have jumped here at least three days prior and were rapidly approaching the Human Mother Planet with astonishing speed. Yet, even so, the Space Outpost that observed the Fleet did not panic too much, nor did the council members who learned of this urgent news. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In fact, they were quite excited. Because, this Fleet was in too poor of a condition. To call it a "Fleet" was to overestimate them. "Based on our current observations, this fleet consists of seventy-three ships of various sizes and designs, with the largest measuring about three kilometers in diameter and the smallest just twenty meters long. They do not appear to be an established fleet but rather something hastily assembled. Moreover, some of the ships have obvious damage, it''s unclear whether they lacked the time to repair or were recently attacked," Dong Gong briefly reported the situation to Shen Hao. Of course, Shen Hao had already been keeping an eye on the fleet the moment the observers began their surveillance. "They are indeed heading our way, but it''s uncertain if they are enemies," said Shen Hao, "I will send Feng Ping to investigate." "Yes," replied Dong Gong, feeling somewhat relieved now. Feng Ping had now become a direct subordinate of Shen Hao. His Illusion Body ability was actually not all that important. What mattered was that he could infiltrate with Shen Hao''s will! Just for that reason alone, this ragtag "fleet" posed virtually no threat. In fact, it might even bring substantial benefits Human Civilization was just fretting over the lack of opportunities to understand this world! This was also why many people were excited; it seemed like intelligence was coming to them on a silver platter. They held genuine anticipation for the people and objects aboard this "fleet". And at this very moment, the people on the fleet had no idea where they were heading. The person in charge of the fleet was a male life form whose name was pronounced "Gong." He had a furry body, a robust physique and, despite wearing thick and tough clothing, he looked more like a gigantic beast. One of his arms was replaced by a rather complex mechanical structure, adding an even more ferocious appearance to his already fierce demeanor. However, at this time, Gong''s bear-like face was filled with worry. "That''s really a new Constant Star System! It even has nine planets on the same orbit. Damn it, it''s probably been sucked here by a ''Dimension Vortex''!" Gong cursed over the communications channel. "Everyone, be cautious; we are now a trading group! Stow all weapons for now!" "Yes, Boss!" "What Boss? Call me Chairman." "Yes, Chairman!" "Chairman, this star system seems a bit strange," suddenly a voice came in a private chat, Gong''s capable assistant named Ao Ran. "Indeed, I''ve noticed," Gong said, his gaze fixated on the projection of the nine planets, his expression grave. "Different sizes, yet they are placed on the same orbit; that kind of same-track artificial planet technology only a few great forces possess. No idea where this star system came from, just hope it''s not the Life Empire." "I''ve already tightened surveillance on the Dimension Space. If any trace of Dimensional Creatures is found, I will immediately sound the alarm," Ao Ran responded anxiously. Everyone in the universe knew that the Life Empire had now fallen apart, and the Dimensional Creatures they modified and bred were wreaking havoc everywhere in the universe. One or two weren''t much of a concern. But an entire planet''s worth would be catastrophic. "If there''s danger, immediately activate the emergency Jump Engine," Gong ordered again. "Stay sharp, the little money we''ve earned isn''t worth risking our lives." "Yes, Boss!" A series of voices transmitted over the communications. Gong had confidence in his crew. Nowadays, any trading group capable of freighting goods around could not be taken lightly. They all had some kind of ace up their sleeve. Their ace was the speed at which they could run away! Gong stared intently at the planets ahead, especially the largest one. Just by looking at it, his spiritual sense started to tingle with pain. Damn it, having finally found a relatively peaceful Kingdom, he hoped nothing would go wrong! As these thoughts raced through Gong''s mind, his pupils suddenly dilated. He saw a streak of light, one that seemed to pierce through the entire universe, passing directly through their fleet! "Damn! What is that!" "Report! Dimension Space fluctuation observed!" "I see it, but I''m asking what that is!" Gong stepped down from his chair, the foreboding feeling in his heart reaching a peak! Even without looking at the observation results, he could sense that it was no natural phenomenon! In the vastness of the universe, the likelihood of a natural phenomenon directly hitting a fleet was far lower than normal circumstances! "Everyone input the key!" Gong immediately ordered. Your next journey awaits at My Virtual Library Empire Inputting the key was the fastest way to determine if everything was normal with the fleet. Unless their minds were controlled, if anything was amiss, they would either not input anything or they would input a warning key. Yet, moments later, all was normal. "No, something definitely happened!" Gong took a deep breath, his gaze fixated on the scorching star, his expression extremely solemn. He even regretted taking on this hiring mission. But it was too late for regrets now. If that beam of light had indeed done something to their fleet, even if they turned and fled now, they might not be able to escape. In this universe, any kind of strange and bizarre event could occur! Chapter 241 The Dispersing Mist Just as Gong''s anxiety grew increasingly intense, Feng Ping was aboard one of the moderately-sized spaceships. A row of people were kneeling before him, trembling with fear. The energy beam just now was, of course, sent by Shen Hao to deliver Feng Ping. The temporal and spatial transmission caused by the Emperor''s Scepter made the energy glow even harder to conceal, and in this universe, to make use of the conveniences brought by "Dimension Space," one inevitably fell under its influence, and it was hard to say whether the other party had detection means. Therefore, Shen Hao simply chose not to conceal at all and directly sent Feng Ping to one of the spaceships. Moreover, he used Dominator pressure to take control of everyone on the ship immediately. This control penetrated deep into the spirit, rendering the so-called "key" utterly undetectable. At this moment, Shen Hao, through Feng Ping''s eyes, observed the kneeling group before him, who seemed to belong to different species, and compared to the humanoid alien species encountered in the last trial, many among these intelligent beings bore absolutely no resemblance to humans. For example, one of them looked like an oversized octopus, a true tentacle monster, but also an intelligent being, not a pet or food. Shen Hao didn''t waste any time and directly probed into the consciousness of one who seemed to be the captain. Because his approach was fairly rough, the captain was shaking violently, his very self nearly overwhelmed by the majestic consciousness in his mind. This caused the others to tremble even more fiercely. They had followed the trading group to all corners of the universe and had seen much, but never before had they felt a sense of divinity as indescribable as now. At the same time, Shen Hao also obtained the information he wanted. "It really is a prosperous Extraordinary Universe," Shen Hao summarized the information roughly, feeling somewhat astonished in his heart. This universe, like the vast majority of universes, had boundless space, but civilizations and species, which should have been spread far and wide, were closely connected by "Dimension Space." In their common language translation, it was also referred to as the "Spirit Network." The ease of Spatial Jumps made the power structure of the entire universe crystal clear. In the understanding of ordinary interstellar intelligent life, there were five forces that were the most powerful. And one of them, known as the Life Empire, had plunged into chaos around twenty years ago, and now it had completely disintegrated, dispersing into hundreds of large and small different forces. This was clearly not a normal event. Because the Life Empire had been in existence for over ten thousand years, its influence pervaded the entire Universe. Its collapse was too sudden; a mere twenty years was not enough time to establish a new order. Therefore, the whole universe was now in a state of chaos, with the effects of the Life Empire''s disintegration rapidly expanding. The gathering place of life planets about six hundred light-years from Human Civilization was one of the affected interstellar forces. It was a kingdom named "Yodora," which for thousands of years had always been an Affiliated Kingdom of the Life Empire. By paying tribute, it had received the protection of the Life Empire and maintained the kingdom''s survival and development through commercial activities. But now, that protection had suddenly vanished, and even the army that had been there to protect them was gone; not to mention facing their enemies, even a few powerful Dimensional Creatures required hiring an interstellar mercenary group for resolution. Right, the fleet before them now. They were known as the "Black Silver Mercenary Group," a well-known mercenary group, and were also the same "Black Silver trading group," a well-known itinerant merchant group. In the current universe, this was very common; most mercenary groups would conduct commercial activities simultaneously, sometimes even doubling as interstellar pirates, all for resources and wealth. And now, after they had taken care of those few not so weak Dimensional Creatures for the Yodora Kingdom, they had also accepted another mercenary task arranged by the kingdomto investigate the mysterious star system that had recently appeared nearby. "They actually have the capability to precisely detect us from six hundred light-years away?" Shen Hao gathered this information from the memories, which was indeed somewhat surprising. After all, under normal circumstances, observing other planets at great distances across the universe required crossing long stretches of "time." For example, the life planets the Human Mother Planet observed a while ago were in fact images from hundreds of years ago. Even if they have been destroyed by now, Human Civilization would only be able to observe this hundreds of years in the future. Therefore, they weren''t too concerned about their sudden appearance attracting attention because under normal circumstances, for a newly appeared sun to spread its light to that place would take at least hundreds of years. However, they still drew attention, in just a matter of days. Clearly, this was a highly efficient scouting technique. In the mercenarys'' understanding, Yodora was not particularly strong, especially after losing the shelter of the Life Empire, but even such a power possessed unexpectedly sophisticated technology. "Feng Ping, you stay here," Shen Hao ordered Feng Ping, "Conduct a simple investigation on this mercenary group and be aware of your safety." "Yes!" Feng Ping felt the departure of the President''s consciousness. He once again looked at the alien lives prostrating before him, his expression becoming a bit grave. Although he could not directly access these people''s memories like Shen Hao, he could still discern their strength. The weakest among them also had a Life Level of roughly Level 9. The captain''s level had even reached Level 14! In the context of the current Human Mother Planet, that was no longer considered weak, although they already knew they were a mercenary group, within this mercenary group, they seemed to be nothing more than minor characters. "The Transcendents in this fleet are not to be underestimated," Feng Ping privately warned himself. He was only Level 23 after all, and couldn''t be careless. At this moment, Shen Hao, whose consciousness had been extricated at the first instance, had transmitted all the intelligence he had gathered to Fiora, who then relayed it to all the high-level ranks with the clearance to know. All of a sudden, those who had been waiting since witnessing the light-speed departure hastily checked the new information. Although it was just a mercenary''s memory, the vast world it revealed caused people to marvel and drew their utmost attention. The Analysis Department had already started operating at full capacity. "The disintegration of the Life Empire is of utmost importance!" "Exactly, how could an empire of ten thousand years completely collapse in just mere twenty years!" "The trial crisis is most likely related." "What kind of crisis could cause such a might interstellar empire to dissolve so quickly?" "If it really is a trial, this could very well be just the beginning." "Dimensional Creatures... very dangerous. No life form that exists in the Dimension Space is weak, and some that have been modified by the Life Empire are outright war machines!" "Could this be the trial crisis?" "Whether it is or not, we must remain vigilant, as these creatures could appear anywhere at any time!" "Yodora Kingdom can be leveraged, with its thriving commerce and weak military, it''s the perfect entry point." "..." Unlike before, this intelligence was like water to fish for the Analysis Department. The fog that shrouded this universe was blown away significantly at once. The true face of the universe was revealed to a certain extent. One could imagine the excitement in their hearts; each one was full of drive. After all, the unknown is the greatest fear; under any trial, intelligence was of the utmost importance. With such efficiency, in just a matter of hours, several different action plans made their way to Shen Hao. The situation was, in fact, quite simple. This trading group was not important, they could easily control it if they wished, but the Yodora Kingdom was very important, suitable as a springboard for Human Civilization to engage with the native civilization of this universe. And this trading group was likewise suitable as a springboard to engage with the Yodora Civilization. So, the task at hand was quite clear. Gaining control over this trading group was the first move! Shen Hao agreed with this, but according to the intelligence gathered, the leader of this trading group was very decisive, always hidden with a trump card, ready to flee instantly if the situation went south. Even their most expensive item was not weapons, but the emergency Jump Engine. This was a one-time use engine that could complete a Space Jump in an extremely short amount of time. Although there was a not insignificant risk of jumping to the wrong place, or becoming lost in Dimension Space, it was exactly by using this that the "Black Silver" had evaded several potential total annihilations. Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire "Truly cowardly," Shen Hao''s consciousness returned to Feng Ping. It was at this moment that he suddenly noticed Feng Ping seemed to have found something interesting. It was a huge black box imbued with powerful Spiritual Energy, clearly not of low technological level. Inside, it contained one of the spoils of this Mercenary Group and was also one of their commodities. A living Dimensional Creature! Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A life form that existed within Dimension Space, wandering throughout the Universe via the "Spirit Network," capable of appearing anywhere, regardless of distance. It held immense value in the interstellar society, a genuine hard currency. Even fragments could be sold at a high price due to their rich Spiritual Energy concentration. And the price for a living one was even more extravagant. Shen Hao could clearly sense that this box was actually a continuously sustained spatial cage made with Spiritual Energy, and the energy used was sourced from the trapped Dimensional Creature inside. Just this box alone demonstrated a high level of Spiritual Energy Technology. But, that could not divert Shen Hao''s gaze. Chapter 242 We Admit Defeat Shen Hao could clearly see the creature inside. Indeed, it was an exceedingly bizarre existence, its appearance defying description, bearing no resemblance to any shape that might be found in nature. A distorted shell undergoing constant change, appendages that seemed like tentacles or limbs stretched out from it, with no visible eyes, nostrils, or other organs. If one were forced to describe it, it somewhat resembled a single-celled organism. But within the body of this dimensional creature indeed coursed astonishing spiritual energy, and its life level was extremely highto the extent that Shen Hao himself was surprised. At least Level 27! Keep in mind that life forms at the third stage are already remarkably powerful, with even those around the twentieth level of Transcendents capable of easily destroying entire mountain ranges. And such a dimensional creature had such a level? No, its spiritual energy was very chaotic, as was its Divine Soul. Unless it possessed some kind of Talent due to a mutation as a life form, it would otherwise be far inferior in strength to a Level 27 Transcendent. But its life level was indeed genuine. Read latest stories on My Virtual Library Empire "To have level without strength, no wonder it became prey," Shen Hao now had a rough impression of the dimensional creature. And considerable interest too. It was obvious that creatures living in the Dimension Space could greatly benefit the study of spiritual energy. "Though it seems like just a Mercenary Group, to have become vagrant mercenaries in this universe, they must represent substantial strength and also double as a trading group, undoubtedly in control of numerous channels and pieces of intelligence," Shen Hao quickly made a decision and ordered Feng Ping, "Find their leader and take control of the entire Fleet." "Yes," Feng Ping had anticipated this outcome and was not surprised by Shen Hao''s order. And as for whether just he alone could accomplish this, there was no doubt at all. Feng Ping''s own strength might not be sufficient, but under Shen Hao''s watch, his "Direct Subordinate" could not be judged by normal standards of strength. Meanwhile, Gong, the leader of "Black Silver," remained vigilant. He had gathered his trusted associates around him. All of them were strong enough to have reached the third stage of life, at least four or five in number. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was also one of the strongest foundations of "Black Silver." With such strength, if they were to go to some remote planet, they could easily occupy the whole planet and become a "Planet Leader." However, at this moment, Gong did not feel much reassurance from these confidants. "Something is approaching, massive to an alarming degree, like facing a star," Gong turned off the communication channel and whispered to his confidants, "I''m sure we have been targeted, the star system ahead is not simple! Although it''s only a very subtle perception, I have never felt like this at any time before." Few knew that Gong, though he looked like a muscular brute, actually possessed a Perception System Spiritual Ability Talent! This often led to misunderstandings. Yet his powerful perceptual abilities had saved their Fleet time and again in the past. So, his confidants had no doubt about the leader''s perception. At this very moment, they all wore solemn expressions. "Boss, maybe we should escape, activate the emergency Jump Engine, and then go back to the Yodora Kingdom for compensation," said Ao Ran, Gong''s most trusted confidant. Ao Ran was slender with crimson skin and four or five tentacles on his forehead, which were not a characteristic of his species but rather a result of a spiritual energy mutation. Yet his spiritual ability talent was not perception, but telekinesis. A commonly seen, diverse, yet typically very useful spiritual ability talent. Faced with Ao Ran''s suggestion, Gong hesitated for a moment but finally made up his mind. "Prepare for the Jump!" He had never felt like he did at that momentmerely trying to sense that planet was like touching the scorching Sun, with an indescribable tremor. He had thought that fleeing without understanding what had just happened might leave hidden dangers behind. But now there was no time for such considerations. The closer they got to that star system, the more terrified they became. They had to escape from here, and even from Yodora! But just as Gong was about to issue the order, an abrupt voice suddenly appeared within the spaceship. "Thinking of escape now is already too late." In that instant, Gong''s perception shot to its peak! Everyone clearly felt that a life form had abruptly appeared before them! But how could that be! These confidants all understood their boss''s spiritual ability talent! Not being detected by the ship''s surveillance systems was one thing, but to have reached their vicinity without their boss''s notice was unprecedented! Gong was stretched to the limit emotionally at that moment. He forced himself to stay calm and scrutinized this unexpected personsomehow incredulous that even while clearly seeing the other party right there, his perception still detected nothing. At that moment, the perception was entirely intentional! "Impressive ability," Feng Ping''s gaze rested on Gong, who resembled a gorilla or a giant black bear. He had been imbued with the interstellar universal language used by these people by the President, and for him, at the third stage, mastering a language within minutes was not an issue. "You have violated our interstellar territory and must pay the price," Feng Ping continued, speaking calmly as if he completely disregarded the wariness of the people before him. But at that moment, Gong decisively made his decision. He reached out and grabbed someone behind him. It was a small life form, covered in fluffy fur, looking like an anthropomorphized little rabbit, called "Furry" within human civilization. The next instant, invisible spiritual energy enveloped everyone. Incredibly quickly and abruptly. Feng Ping realized what was happening, but it seemed too late to do anything. Fortunately, the next moment, all the spiritual energy dissipated like smoke. Everyone in front seemed stunned for an instant. "Molly?" Gong said aloud. "I don''t know!" the small figure behind him squeaked, "I''m trying!" Molly''s eyes had turned red, even more like a rabbit, but still ineffective! Her spiritual ability talent was teleportation. Yes, although she could only achieve short-range teleportation, she could bypass inertia; as long as she had coordinates prepared in advance, she could effortlessly and swiftly teleport even from one spaceship traveling at sub-light speed to another at the same velocity. According to Gong''s plan, they were to abandon this spaceship and quickly teleport to another before starting the emergency jump engine, to escape from this dangerous individual in one fell swoop! But now, the first step of the plan had ground to a halt. But what kind of spiritual ability talent was this? A spiritual ability talent that could render everyone else''s abilities ineffective? No, he had never heard of such a thing! If such an ability truly existed, all forces across the universe would go mad for it! "Stop wasting your effort," Feng Ping spoke again, annoyed, his voice growing colder, "You are now captives. Obeying orders is your only way out. Any further attempt at rebellion will be met with severe punishment." Indeed, it had been beyond his expectations. If the President had not been paying close attention and had not extended his domain to envelop the entire spaceship, these people might have actually escaped. It would have been a grave mistake on his part! The next moment, metal collars emitting red light appeared accurately on each person''s neck. To their horror, everyone found countless red engravings spreading along the collars through their bodies, rendering them unable to harness their spiritual energy, with their spiritual ability talents completely unusable. Even their physical bodies became immensely heavy and weak. "Forbidden Spirit Collar?" Gong murmured. He clenched his fist slightly, then slumped in resignation. He had only heard of such things. The technology contained within was not simple, and the way it had suddenly appeared around their necks was utterly incomprehensible. Clearly, the enemy''s power far exceeded their understanding. "Let''s not get rough, buddy. We concede," said Gong, not forgetting to offer some defense for himself, "We were just commissioned by the Yodora Kingdom to pay a visit to your esteemed presence that appeared suddenly nearby, with no other intent of offense." Although he invoked the name of the Yodora Kingdom, Gong didn''t have much hope. He still couldn''t discern what sort of background the other party had. But their strength was unquestionable. Mere presence of one person had effortlessly controlled them, battle-hardened as they were. And with no power to resist. Damn it, had he known, he wouldn''t have accepted this mission. The power capable of holding nine planets of varying sizes in the same orbit, how could it be simple! Regardless of Gong''s regret, the outcome lay before them. "Take me to the others on your spaceships," Feng Ping completely disregarded the captives, as he followed Shen Hao''s instructions and looked towards the person named Molly. The next moment, the sealing device on the other''s neck was temporarily deactivated. This device, too, was an excellent item Shen Hao had obtained from the VIP3 shop over the past five and a half years, a Purple Epic level unlockable item, capable of sealing Life Levels. Encompassing Divine Soul, Physical Body, and Transcendents. It was expensive. There was no need to use it against the others; control could be exerted simply by using the President''s Suppression. The reason for not using the President''s Suppression on the people here was because they were more useful. While the President''s Suppression was efficient, it fundamentally involved warping cognition with a formidable status, and the changes it caused were actually harmful. When Feng Ping reappeared, Molly seemed shocked, trembling all over. Chapter 243 The First Trial Crisis! Anyone could see that Molly was definitely not in a right state at the moment. Especially for those who knew her well. As a Spiritual Ability User with Teleportation abilities, Molly was actually quite brave; her powers had been limited before, but she had never been this scared. It wasn''t until Feng Ping''s figure had left that Gong couldn''t help but ask, "Molly, what did you see?" Molly''s eyes were filled with immense horror, and she shook her head frantically. She couldn''t speak. She didn''t even know how to! Words failed to describe the scene, let alone the feeling. Even though Feng Ping hadn''t used the President''s Suppression on her, at such a distance, she could feel it keenly. This was actually a deliberate form of deterrence. Against the underlings, direct Dominator Suppression control was used, but for these powerful figures with other utilities, the Dominator Suppression could be leveraged indirectly. The greatest confidence of Human Civilization, after all, lies in the President. By now, this Fleet was completely under human control. After this, Shen Hao sent a spaceship directly, with thousands of personnel, all of them strong individuals over Level 10, embarking on exploration in the outer space. Although it was a Fleet that looked beaten and battered, it still held considerable value for Human Civilization today. Especially the commodities. Just with a simple investigation, one could easily find that the most valuable thing in this Universe was not some technological creation, but products related to Spiritual Energy. For instance, within the commodities of this trading group, the most expensive was naturally that Dimensional Creature. Secondly, a Spiritual Awakening Device. Just as its name suggests, it could increase the odds of awakening a Spiritual Ability Talent, raising the original chance of less than one in ten thousand to one in a thousand, and just for that, it was extremely expensive. In this Universe, life was divided into two entirely different tiersthose with Spiritual Ability Talent, and those without. "Usually, people would increase their tier through things like training, meditation, potions, then bet on the odds," Dong Gong reported as he conveyed further intelligence investigation results, "The first failure typically doesn''t endanger life but also makes further contact with Spiritual Energy very difficult, relegating one to live a normal life. However, some resources and devices can improve the odds, and they have divided the talents into twelve levels. Some rare resources can help increase the probability of high-level talents emerging; Dimensional Creatures are among them..." Clearly, the core of this Universe was those two wordsSpiritual Energy. It seemed to be an interstellar society, but in reality, it was a Transcendent society. The level of technology was quite ordinary, with research mainly focused on Spiritual Energy. Take these spaceships, for example. There were hardly any decent weapons, one of their trump cards being a Spiritual Power Cannon, and yes, a cannon that gathers the power of many Spiritual Ability Users, with immense destructive capabilities, their ace for hunting dangerous Dimensional Creatures. Beyond that, only the Jump Engine had some standard, but even so, it was related to Spiritual Energy as well. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. According to pure technological theory, these at best could only be considered half a "Jump Engine," as they were only effective here. "Although they rely too much on Spiritual Energy, it''s still useful for us," Dong Gong concluded at the end, "The research institute has already attempted it, and the Extraordinary Elements from our world can also be perfectly converted into Spiritual Energy." Yes, Extraordinary Elementsthat''s how powerful they are. Spiritual Power, Spiritual Energy, Magic Power, and even other more profound powers can all be perfectly transformed. This power, obtained from the Civilization Trial, is incredibly strong. As if further highlighting the levels of the Civilization Trial. "Continue researching, first strip this trading group of everything they''ve got," Shen Hao instructed, "And increase vigilance; don''t let your guard down just because nothing has happened. You can all see the fluctuations in the Civilization Rankings." "Yes!" Dong Gong said solemnly. In just these few days, the performance values of three civilizations in the Chosen One interface had fluctuated. First, they decreased, then they increased again. Although the fluctuations were not significant, they were enough to indicate that they were not safe at this moment. A crisis could occur at any time. In fact, there was no need for Shen Hao to remind them, as the situation on the Civilization Leaderboard was visible to all Chosen Ones. The entire civilization remained highly strung. They did not know from where the crisis would come, but they were prepared for everything. And soon enough, the situation developed. It was within the "Black Silver" Fleet that had been brought under control. By now, the Fleet had largely been divvied up, with some spaceships even completely dismantled and sent to research bases deployed in space for comprehensive study. Especially the Jump Engine. But the Fleet as a whole still existed, all Spiritual Ability Users who reached the third stage were made to wear suppression collars, restricting their movement range, but they were not completely imprisoned. Then, on the fifth day after Human Civilization took control of this Fleet, a shrill alarm suddenly rang out, instantly echoing through the entire Fleet! Enjoy exclusive chapters from My Virtual Library Empire Gong, who had been obediently staying in his room, suddenly looked up. "It''s the alarm for Dimensional Creatures!" he burst through his room''s door, yelling at the monitors, "There''s an attack by Dimensional Creatures, and not just one!" Chapter 243 Trial Crisis Part One!_2 He had to speak up! Each fleet had a different alert system, and only they knew that this alarm sound indicated the highest level of urgency! It meant that dimensional creatures were appearing nearby, and not just one! But the likelihood of such an event was extremely low! Indeed, dimensional creatures were terrifying because they could show up anywhere at any time. However, considering the vastness of the universe, even though dimensional creatures sometimes actively attacked other life forms, the chance of encountering them amidst the boundless cosmos was actually very slim. Let alone more than one. He had been adventuring and establishing trading groups for hundreds of years, yet this was the first time he had encountered the highest alert! "And it has to be at this time," Gong felt both anxious and terrified. Although he was now a prisoner at the moment, he was still alive. But if they were to run into dimensional creatures while their spiritual energy was sealed, there was only one way outdeath! Now, all they could do was pray that those powerful beings who had easily imprisoned them could repel those dimensional creatures in time! In fact, Gong''s warning had indeed taken effect. The person in charge of the troops guarding this spaceship was Joey. Yes, that was the "strongest Chosen One" from West State who possessed the Blue Elite-Level Talent "Wind Spirit." He might not be able to claim the title of the strongest anymore, but he was sufficiently diligent on his own, and his Talent had successfully progressed to the Purple Epic level in the last Civilization Trial. He was now also one of Shen Hao''s direct subordinates, ranking among the top two thousand in Human Civilization. He had even joined the Military Department and became the captain of an elite squad. "All units be alert for dimensional creatures, report your situation!" Joey immediately relayed the information to all members of his team upon receiving Gong''s warning. In just a matter of half a minute, someone shouted, "Commander, dimensional creature spotted!" The personal terminal swiftly locked onto the target; it was a medium-sized spaceship. Joey also synchronized the perspective of his team member. Then, through the projection of the personal terminal, he witnessed a shocking scene. A gigantic creature enveloped in scarlet radiance appeared abruptly within the spaceship. It was nearly seven to eight meters in diameter. What was even more incredible was that the void-born entity, even though visibly clear, seemed like an apparition, moving directly through the spaceship''s walls without causing much damage. It was only when crimson tentacles suddenly extended, sweeping up crew members and shoving them into its body, that the unimaginable happened. The surface, previously smooth, suddenly tore open with countless "sharp teeth," like a meat grinder, shredding all the captured prey instantly, not wasting a speck of flesh and blood! The dimensional creature was feasting! The tentacles finally reached the Human Civilization''s garrison Legion! However, compared to the crew members of varying strengths, everyone in Joey''s squad was no weakling. After the initial shock, they immediately launched a counterattack. Alchemical guns in their hands fired crazily, with bullets imbued with magic power or spiritual power shooting towards the dimensional creature. The good news was the bullets worked, they did not pass through like they did with the ship''s walls but hit the target accurately, blowing apart large chunks of the shell and flesh. The bad news was that this level of damage seemed utterly non-fatal to the dimensional creature. It looked like a mass of flesh formed into a slime, rolling and tumbling as all wounds closed swiftly. If anything, the creature seemed further enraged, with countless tentacles extending from it, making its attacks far more frequent. This dimensional creature''s life level had undoubtedly reached the Third Rank! In just a few breaths, several soldiers were sacrificed amidst screams. Joey clenched his fists tightly. This was the troop''s first encounter in the new Trial, and as a Commander, he did not wish for any casualties! But there was no way to provide support! The dimensional creature could easily reach any spaceship, but their reinforcements couldn''t. Even though many soldiers followed his orders and rushed over in space fighters, it would still take several minutes to arrive. In the scale of space, distance presented the greatest challenge in combat. "Report, dimensional creatures have appeared here too!" Another soldier reported, and there were more than one. Looking around, several dimensional creatures kept emerging one after another, big and small, at least six or seven of them! Even on the spaceship where Joey was, there was also one! It was a dimensional creature that stretched a good eighteen or nineteen meters in length, shaped like a serpent, slithering at will inside the spaceship and constantly hunting for prey. Even Gong could clearly make out parts of the dimensional creature''s body appearing in front of him. Instantly, he broke into a cold sweat, his whole body almost drenched by the chilling perspiration, If at that moment a tentacle had reached out, his death would have been certain! But in that instant, Joey struck with fury! In just a moment, the air around the dimensional creature turned into countless small blades, wildly slashing! The creature''s flesh was completely sliced open, turning into numerous splatters of blood that fell like rain onto various parts of the spaceship. An abundance of spiritual energy soared upward. This sudden turn of events left Gong completely collapsed on the ground. In his eyes, there was sheer terror. It was not only because he had narrowly escaped death but also due to the horrifying Talent displayed in dispatching the dimensional creature! The strength of dimensional creatures among their own kind was not considered formidable, yet their life force was incredibly robust, with their only weakness being the core that could be hidden anywhere within their bodies. In battle, the most likely outcome was leaving behind a part of the dimensional creature''s body and allowing the rest to escape. Even this often required the cooperation of multiple people or happened in vast, open areas. But what had appeared before him was an Instant Kill by one person in such complex terrain! "Definitely Talent of the Upper Three Classes!" Gong recalled the moment when countless Wind Blades had appeared, and all the hairs on his body stood on end. Too strong. Even among his peers, he was certain he would be instantly killed in an encounter, and no matter how sharp his Perception, he would find no way out. With Talent of such caliber, if one were willing to join a kingdom like Yodora, they would be directly offered the position of King and rule over all! Because this was a guarantee of safety! "Am I even worthy to be guarded by such a powerful being?" Gong was half terrified, half gasping for breath at this point. At least, the crisis was resolved for now. With such a strong being eliminating these dimensional creatures, it was only a matter of time. Indeed, that''s just what happened. Once the Soldiers had quickly ascertained the weak point within the creatures, they swiftly took action under the Commander''s orders, adopting simultaneous attacks, and with a burst of frenzied assault, they managed to shatter the core every time. And Joey even managed to capture two alive! After his promotion to Talent of the "Wind Spirit King," Joey had undergone a complete transformation in ability. Even after the job change, there was no lack of Mystical power; these dimensional creatures, despite their ability to retreat back into Dimension Space at any moment, could not escape Joey''s grasp. Shortly after, the results of the battle were reported back. Twelve sacrificed, "Black Silver" had 131 of their captives dead, a total of six dimensional creatures wiped out, with two captured alive. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This encounter had come too suddenly, catching everyone, including Shen Hao, off guard. Find adventures at My Virtual Library Empire However, Shen Hao had noticed early on as the battle was just starting. But he had not taken action. With Joey''s squad''s strength, it was fully within their capability to annihilate these dimensional creatures. He could intervene if defeat was imminent or there was no resistance, to minimize senseless sacrifice, but he could not become a nanny to the Soldiers, intervening in everything and thus rendering Humankind''s warriors even weaker. In the face of the Civilization Trial, there must be no fear of sacrifice. Moreover, this battle yielded an important piece of intelligence. New points had appeared! Yes, just after the Soldiers had eliminated the dimensional creatures, Shen Hao received points feedback! This single detail proved that the dimensional creatures were indeed a crisis of the Trial, or at least one of the crises of the Trial! This intelligence was too crucial, instantly elevating the entirety of Human Civilization''s regard for dimensional creatures! Chapter 244 Refreshing the Cheat Panel! Furthermore, when the intelligence requested by the leader of the "Black Silver," Gong, was delivered, Shen Hao also furrowed his brows. "An incident that hasn''t occurred in two hundred years just happened like that?" This was hard to believe as mere coincidence. Considering the situation of the trial, it was evident that some changes were taking place in the universe, changes that even the natives had never understood, and one of these changes was manifested in the dimensional creatures! It was more likely the main reason for the crisis! "Dispatch three more special combat squads to guard the area," Shen Hao quickly ordered. Each special combat squad had at least a thousand people, including five directly under Shen Hao, whose immense strength was evident. This defensive force, of course, was not to guard against those in the Black Silver team. But to guard against the possible reappearance of dimensional creatures. The reason for the appearance of these dimensional creatures was unclear, and without knowing the reason, it was natural to be wary of their possible reemergence. Furthermore, the performance of these dimensional creatures in combat was unexpectedly strong. Their methods of attack appeared somewhat monotonous, yet their life force was extremely powerful. Moreover, the weakest of them possessed a life level of the Extraordinary Second Stage, with those reaching the Third Stage being quite numerous! "Move the research on those spoils of war outside the planet," Shen Hao thought for a moment and then ordered again, "And also temporarily relocate the domestic research on spiritual energy, and assign heavy guards to protect it." He suspected that the appearance of the dimensional creatures might be related to spiritual energy. Whether it was or not, it was always good to be cautious. To many people, including Shen Hao, the dimensional creatures on the frontline were not the most terrifying aspect. However, their ability to appear suddenly was exactly like the undead from the previous trial. They had to guard against it at all costs! At the very least, they could not allow the dimensional creatures to easily threaten the rear. After making the necessary preparations, Shen Hao temporarily set aside these concerns as he now had another more pressing matter. The external tool was about to refresh. Only a few days remained. The reason he had not rushed to take action against the Yodora Kingdom, aside from needing to gather more intelligence, was primarily to wait for the refresh of the external tool. The content of the external tool would impact the specific actions to take. Especially a possible Basic Information Library External Tool. Shen Hao was growing increasingly curious about the trial situation in this universe. "I hope there will be a Basic Information Library," he said expectantly, quietly waiting. In the following days, Shen Hao''s orders were implemented, all research related to spiritual energy was moved off the planet to spaceships in outer space, and all spoils of war were also strictly guarded, with a focus placed on warning technology against dimensional creatures. The "Black Silver" spaceship was able to issue warnings in advance, clearly, this technology was present on these ships, and native civilizations should also possess more potent technologies. This was good news, easier than conducting the research by oneself. There was a lot of technology worth dismantling on these spaceships. Meanwhile, Shen Hao finally reached the end of the countdown for the external tool. Trial Period''s external tool refresh! [Current Civilization Trial version is 1.1612 detected, currently within the Trial Period, which includes a review mechanism. Except for certain external tools marked with *, other external tools have a loading cooldown period of 2688 hours 27 minutes 28 seconds, currently available are the following thirteen external tools.] [*Basic Information Library External Tool Second Edition: Access basic content and decode select special content from the Civilization Trial''s database (manufactured by Sand Shell Civilization)] [*VIP External Tool Fourth Edition: This external tool permanently grants VIP4 status and corresponding privileges in the Point Mall (manufactured by Kejin Civilization)] [Map Cheat Third Edition: Enables a large-scale map centered on the user, to search and mark points sources within the map range, indicating the specific content and number of points; the size of the map is determined by the user''s Spirit Points (manufactured by Saiji Civilization)] [VIP Product External Tool Second Edition: This external tool locks one product slot in the VIP Store(), making it refresh with the highest rarity product each time, allowing selection of either unlock products or one-time-purchase products (manufactured by March Civilization)] [Drop Hack Third Edition: This external tool increases the drop probability by 2.5 times, allowing adjustment of the ratio between ability balls and other items (manufactured by Kejin Civilization)] [Points Hack Third Edition: This external tool allows the user to gain 5 times points (manufactured by Kejin Civilization)] [Chosen One Detection Hack Second Edition: This external tool enables one to probe other Chosen Ones face-to-face, including the top hundred Chosen Ones on the ranking list, and basic information such as "three-dimensional data," "Soul Talent," "Loading Ability," "Store Level" (manufactured by Great Empire Civilization)] [Ranking Reward Hack Second Edition: This external tool allows one to access all available rewards at each ranking settlement period in the multi-civilization ranking mode, and know the specific period times for ranking settlement while being hidden (manufactured by Sand Shell Civilization)] [Internal Chosen One Number External Tool: This external tool increases the birthrate of Chosen Ones within a civilization by doubling the existing basis (manufactured by Tianlan Civilization)] Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire [Internal Chosen One Talent Probability External Tool: This external tool increases the probability of newly inducted Chosen Ones possessing Rare, Epic Talents, doubling the base probability (manufactured by Tianlan Civilization)] [Ability Ball Furnace External Second Edition: This external tool locks the probability during the Ability Ball Furnace process at above ten percent, making it a hundred percent occurrence (manufactured by Boqi Civilization)] [Equipment Forging External: This tool can lock the probability that is greater than five percent in equipment forging, making it a hundred percent successful (manufactured by Boqi Civilization)] [Affiliated Civilization Quantity External: After use, the number of Affiliated Civilizations will permanently increase by 2 (manufactured by Gude Civilization)] "There are actually thirteen hacks!" Shen Hao looked at the series of hack content, somewhat astonished inside. The number of hacks this time indeed exceeded expectations. Last Trial Period''s hacks were only seven, but this time it had nearly doubled. Among them were new versions of previous hacks, as well as new hacks appearing. The thirteen hacks arranged together made the originally rudimentary hack content seem somewhat more imposing. Seeing these hacks becoming more and more numerous and stronger, could it be that as the Civilization Trial evolves on its own, the emerging loopholes are actually increasing? However, this does indeed fit the general situation of a program. In the absence of sufficiently skilled maintenance personnel, it is logical for more and more flaws to appear. After all, the Civilization Trial itself did not give birth to intelligence. Not detecting some very obvious hacks, some rules are clearly deviating from the design concept, feeling entirely like "artificial retardation." But no matter what, the more numerous and stronger the hacks, the better it naturally is for Shen Hao. Even though Human Civilization''s foundation is now very strong, facing increasingly severe Trial content, it still can''t do without the help of hacks. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Especially the points hack. Seeing the newly appeared stronger points hack, Shen Hao also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The importance of the points hack goes without saying; if it were absent in any Trial suddenly, it would be a significant blow to Human Civilization. After all, Shen Hao had gradually realized that Human Civilization''s "Hidden Points" in the matching trial mechanism are probably getting higher and higher. The matched Trial difficulty has exceeded the strength that Human Civilization should face. In some ways, this is also considered a downside of using hacks. After all, using hacks inevitably enhances development potential, and development potential also increases "Hidden Points". "But, a one hundred and twelve-day cooldown period?" Shen Hao looked again at this hack''s loading cooler and couldn''t help but twitch his mouth. It''s a bit exaggerated. That meant, aside from the two hacks marked with an "*" that could ignore the cooldown period, it would take at least three years to load all the remaining eleven hacks. "Is it because this Trial is of the ''slow-paced'' type?" Shen Hao pondered, but eventually shook his head, "Too little information to make a guess." Indeed, there''s too little information about the "cooldown period". Moreover, this is a stipulation of the hacks, and Shen Hao cannot change it. But no matter what, with such a lengthy cooldown period, he must choose wisely. Shen Hao carefully looked at each of these hacks. Even those that had appeared before now had content updates, and moreover, some updates made previously insignificant hacks become very useful. For example, [Chosen One Detection Hack Second Edition]. This hack in its first version merely allowed for face-to-face detection of other Chosen Ones, which was very limited in its usefulness to Shen Hao. After all, he had yet to encounter a Chosen One stronger than himself; if they were face-to-face already, why not directly inquire? Even if he couldn''t inquire, fighting a battle should clear up most uncertainties. As a result, during the last Trial, he placed this hack last and almost never used it. The only time was to check Xi Qing''s talent and confirm that she indeed possessed a Golden Legendary talent. But now this second edition was completely different. It could even detect the status of other Chosen Ones on the Chosen One ranking list! You should know, the Chosen Ones ranking list gathers the strongest Chosen Ones from all civilizations participating in a single Trial. There are a hundred of them! At the moment, the Trial hasn''t officially started, and the ranking may not be important, but once it stabilizes later, this hack would enable him to directly know the situation of the strongest Chosen Ones from other civilizations. He could even know the Store Level of the Chosen One Mall. That''s not simple at all! Especially since he currently has no idea where the other civilizations are located, this is undoubtedly very important intelligence. A hack that was once not very useful has suddenly become useful. Chapter 245 Data Library Opened, Trial Defined! ``` Apart from the upgrades from these old hacks, the newly emerged types of hacks were also incredibly powerful. For instance, the two hacks related to the Civilization Chosen One. The previous hacks mostly had direct effects on Shen Hao, but now several appeared that could act upon civilizations themselves. This meant that the civilizations creating these hacks had found even deeper, bigger loopholes. Moreover, these two hacks were extremely useful, and one could even say they further addressed the current deficiencies in the quantity and quality of Human Civilization''s Chosen Ones. After all, the emergence of Chosen Ones was a slow process. Even though Human Civilization had scored impressively in the previous two Trials, accelerating the rate of increase in the number of Chosen Ones, the time Human Civilization had participated in the Civilization Trial was laid out before them. Erin Ellie''s past civilization had taken over forty years for the number of Chosen Ones to reach a million. Whereas Human Civilization, after six years, had only two hundred thousand Chosen Ones. It goes without saying that compared to other civilizations participating in the same Trial without hacks, this was certainly a disadvantage. But now, with two hacks, one doubling the number of Chosen Ones and the other doubling the probability of Blue and Purple Talents appearing, that combined equated to a fourfold increase in quality! They could definitely catch up. "Several hacks are better activated sooner rather than later." Shen Hao''s gaze swept around once more, etching the content of every hack on the panel into his memory. If nothing unexpected happened, the first hack should still be the "points hack"! "Five times the points!" Of course, Shen Hao would not miss out on this hack. The Point Mall was too important for the growth of a civilization. However, before that, he still needed to check the Basic Information Library first. To understand exactly what situation this Trial presented. Marked with an "*", it could be directly activated! As the panel changed, the Basic Information Library intrusion began, and a flood of information from the hack panel surged into his mind. About this universe and about the Trial. And with it came some images. Shen Hao saw a laboratory established on a deserted planet, where a group of researchers from the Life Empire were studying Dimension Space, and indescribable information reached him, telling him that these people had created a high-power dimensional oscillation device and were conducting extremely dangerous experiments. It brought disaster, the beginning of the apocalypse! The moment a terrifying presence awoke from Dimension Space, with its enormous and twisted form appearing, everyone inside the laboratory fell into madness, releasing all the Dimensional Creatures, then one by one they transformed, distorted, and turned into terrifying Dimensional Creatures themselves! Yes, right before Shen Hao''s eyes, he saw the origin of the Dimensional Creatures! And that wasn''t the end of it. As the images continued to unfold, madness spread rapidly within the Life Empire, it was as if cursed, and it began with the strongest C the Emperor of the Life Empire was the first to fall into insanity, killing and devouring all of his offspring, followed by ministers, generals, and then some discovered the problem. The high-levels of the Empire were struck with fear; countless strong individuals fled one after another, but even more people killed each other in their madness. In just twenty years, this enormous interstellar empire that had lasted for thousands of years fell apart! But this was just the beginning. There was not just one Ancient Being awakening in Dimension Space; in a short period, the entire star system would head towards doomsday, with endless Dimensional Creatures sweeping through, turning all weaker beings into food. Even the strong who could barely maintain their sanity would be cursed by Spiritual Energy; mutation and madness threatened everyone, and only a very small number would hold out until the next slumber of the Ancient Beings, just like countless cycles of tens of thousands of years before. The whole process might last less than a hundred years. The images ended, and all the information returned to calm. With an expressionless face, Shen Hao sat on the Emperor''s Throne, undisturbed inside. For he had used his own Talent to control his emotions. Shen Hao wasn''t particularly fond of this feeling. But at this moment, he had no choice. Because he had to analyze with a cool head. The content of this Trial was actually not complex; the enemy was quite clear. From a low-level perspective, it was the numerous Dimensional Creatures, and the madness and mutations. From a high-level perspective, it was the Ancient Beings inside Dimension Space. They were the true masters of this universe; native civilizations were merely ants eking out a life while the Ancient Beings slumbered. Though the enemy was clear, the disparity in strength undeniably presented the most helpless crisis! "There are only two ways to clear the Trial," Shen Hao reviewed the intelligence, "either survive these few decades, or defeat these Ancient Creatures, no, Ancient Gods would be more accurate." Yes, simply surviving also counted as clearing the Trial! This one aspect alone revealed the difficulty of the Trial. Under normal circumstances, it would likely be impossible for any civilization to defeat them. Shen Hao revisited the brief glimpse he had seen in the images earlier. The images he had seen were clearly added by the second version of the basic hack, "Decoding a Few Special Contents". ``` Read exclusive adventures at My Virtual Library Empire The scene was extremely realistic, and it represented a perspective from a higher status. It was almost as if a single glance allowed Shen Hao to see all the madness, all the corners too terrifying to face directly, and even those enormous entities that could be glimpsed in just a blinkall too vivid to ever forget. That''s why Shen Hao could more clearly feel what the so-called "ancient existences" truly represented. High status, high level, non-humanthese were the "Ancient Gods"! "Their status should not be as high as mine," Shen Hao reviewed in his mind over and over again, finally confirming this point, "My status is on par with the universe, while theirs have not reached such a degree, but it is still much higher than the Life Mother Tree... slightly higher than Xi Qing, but not by much." The highest status he had encountered before was naturally that of Xi Qing. The Golden Legendary Talent "Phoenix Power" granted her an extremely strong status that could even achieve "Undying" to some extent, fully demonstrating the power of a Golden Legendary Talent, which seemed to be on a completely different conceptual level compared to other Golden Legendary abilities. With such a comparison, the status of the ancient gods in this universe became very clear. Probably a top-quality Golden Legend. But the problem lies in the "Level"! And the "Home Ground"! S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They are at least entities of the Fifth Stage! This was precisely what made Shen Hao feel the difficulty. Even if they were only Level 41, that would still be far beyond the current level of human civilization. He himself was only Level 29 now. Still one level away from the limit of the third stage. Moreover, the spiritual energy in this world likely originated from these ancient gods, with their rules already inscribed into the very foundation of the universe''s transcendental rules. At this level, fighting on home ground had become extremely important. Although Shen Hao had anticipated that this Civilization Trial would not be simple, its difficulty still exceeded his expectations. However, Shen Hao, now in the Sovereign state, had no trace of fear or hesitation. His thoughts were exceedingly calm at the moment, constantly pondering the possibilities of getting through the trial with the least cost. Clearly, there was an opportunity. As long as it existed, he had the confidence to seize it! "Dong Gong, call all the councilors together again for a meeting!" Shen Hao ordered directly. "Yes!" Dong Gong''s heart tightened. Such a command during a trial was no small matter! Everyone was very efficient. In the twenty days since the trial began, although no significant crises had occurred, human civilization was still in a state of high military control. It took only a few minutes for Shen Hao''s orders to be delivered, and everyone put down their work to convene in the Lingxiao Palace. Before Shen Hao spoke, a star-like glimmer shone in his eyes, and a small imprint appeared on the back of each councilor''s hand. This sudden change surprised the councilors. Though they held administrative power, they were not particularly outstanding in transcendental aspects nor were they Shen Hao''s direct subordinates, so they did not have an imprint. They were equivalent to "civil servants," generally not required to fight. "This is to protect you," Shen Hao looked around and said, "I have once again obtained some intelligence information about this trial." As his words fell, everyone''s expression became solemn, their eyes filled with amazement and joy. It had happened again! The last time, Shen Hao had given an early warning, otherwise the initial storm would have surely caused many deaths! And now there was more information! Moreover, this time was different. Until now, the whole of human civilization was still in the dark about the nature of the trial. Many of the precautionary measures might actually be superfluous. Yet, in the face of unknown circumstances, they had no choice but to implement saturating prevention! The importance of intelligence was self-evident! All eyes were intently on Shen Hao, waiting for his next words. "This trial has a definite enemy, which I call ''Ancient Gods''!" Shen Hao looked at everyone and slowly said, "High status, high level, non-human, with tens of thousands of years between awakenings. Every time they wake, within mere decades, they sweep all civilizations across the whole universe." "!" Everyone, including Dong Gong, was looking at Shen Hao with shocked faces. A clean sweep? They were now not ignorant about this universe; they knew full well how vast and prosperous it was. Countless star systems, countless species, countless civilizations living within these starry seas! Yet such a universe could be wiped clean within a few decades? That was not just their nine civilizations on trial, but the doomsday for the entire universe! Did human civilization now qualify to participate in such a trial? Chapter 246 Even the Status of an Ancient God is Not as High as Mine It wasn''t just one person; many were thinking the same thing. After five and a half years of development, human civilization had indeed become much stronger, but with a total population of only eight billion compared to the vast interstellar universe, the disparity in scale was still too great. Facing a crisis that swept through the entire universe made one feel insignificant and helpless. It was too soon. Far too soon. Human civilization was simply not ready to face such a crisis at this time! "It sounds terrifying, but the possibility of passing the Trial with a high score still exists," Shen Hao, as if perceiving the nervousness in the councilors'' hearts, spoke again. With just that one sentence, he infused strength into the hearts of the audience. Some people''s eyes noticeably brightened. They were thinking about whether they could survive such a Trial. But what the President was considering was whether they could pass the Trial with high scores! Thinking about the miraculous feats Shen Hao had achieved, the oppressive weight that had just enveloped everyone seemed to relax considerably. It had to be said that in the face of the Civilization Trial, having someone trustworthy to rely on was extremely valuable. In such a crisis, being a ruler was not a goal everyone strived for; on the contrary, the immense pressure that came with it was enough to make the majority steer clear of it! A single slip could mean a total loss, rendering even great power meaningless. Shen Hao paid attention to everyone and, knowing that confidence was burgeoning within them, subtly nodded in his heart. Confidence was one of the most important forces when facing a Trial. With confidence comes courage. And this was what he, as the "cheat owner," ought to bring to the entire civilization. Shen Hao refrained from saying more; the rising confidence needed no further encouragement. He simply began to detail the key intelligence concerning the Trial with a grave voice. "The most dangerous aspects about the Ancient God lie in the three areas of Level, Status, and Favoured, where Level goes without saying. At the Extraordinary Fifth Stage, you can imagine." The Fifth Stage! Everyone felt a heavier sense of emotion once more. Indeed, one could imagine. At the Extraordinary Level, each stage represented a completely different world. The President might be able to fight across stages, but even the Empress of Great Yan, despite her Golden Legendary Talent, could not achieve this! This revealed the significance of the Extraordinary Level. In truth, not to mention major stages, even each minor level within a smaller stage maintained substantial differences. And their enemy was not just one stage stronger than them but two! It was the true difference between heaven and earth, the chasm between Divine and Mortal! "As for Status," Shen Hao paused for a moment before elaborating, "Status is different from Level. If Level is likened to an official rank, Status would be equivalent to nobility. Perhaps those of lower status have higher ranks and are stronger, but those of higher status can use their superior positions to influence those below them. Take the Life Mother Tree, for example; Its Status is superior to most life forms on the Mother Planet, hence Its power can influence the majority, enabling faster, healthier, and stronger growth. The Ancient God is the same; Its power affects all creatures. Those Dimensional Creatures are actually beings from this universe that have been transformed by the Ancient God Power." Shen Hao waved his hand, projecting some images. These were scenes he had obtained from the Basic Information Library. Seeing intelligent beings rapidly transform into terrifying Dimensional Creatures, even the strong ones becoming insane, chilled everyone to the bone. Despite only simple scenes, the discomfort they felt was profound. Stomachs churned, emotions tumbled. Only when a gentle power flowed from the Imprint on the back of their hands did these feelings instantly subside. Yet, even so, the contents of the images left everyone terrified. It was truly horrifying. They hadn''t even faced the enemy directly, and merely the influence of this negligible power could lead to the destruction of millions! And that was a destruction amid madness and distortion! Even more dreadful than the last Trial, you didn''t need to wait for death, this power could turn companions and loved ones into fearsome enemies! No wonder this was the doomsday of the entire universe! "Is there a way to prevent this influence?" a councilor couldn''t help but ask. If it was irresistible, it would be an unthinkably profound despair, and one couldn''t even imagine any possibility of surviving the Trial. "High Status inevitably affects those with lower Status, maybe it can be reduced but not eliminated. However" Shen Hao paused for a moment, still citing the Life Mother Tree as an example, "The Life Mother Tree can influence most of the fauna and flora on this planet but it cannot affect the Phoenix Chicken because it is equivalent to being a Favoured of the Phoenix with a Status actually no weaker than Its own." With that said, people suddenly understood. Indeed, the power of the Life Mother Tree didn''t affect just plants; it had an impact on animals too. But, it was of little use on the Phoenix Chicken. They had previously thought it was because the quality of the Phoenix Chicken was too high, but now it seems that it can also be explained by "status". Although inherently limited and lacking intelligence or potential for growth, the status of the Phoenix Chicken is indeed not lower than that of the Life Mother Tree! If that''s the case... the President''s power can influence all beings, even the Life Mother Tree is subject to the President''s control! All of a sudden, the group, vaguely aware of something, looked at Shen Hao with an eager gaze. After witnessing the terror of the Ancient God, they desperately needed confidence. "That''s right," Shen Hao nodded in acknowledgment, "My Mythical Talent indeed elevated my status to a very definite level. I can say with certainty that the status of an Ancient God can''t compare to mine, and Their power can''t affect me, nor can it easily affect those under my protection." It was indeed the case! Everyone showed a look of surprise. They understood why the President had given each one of them an Imprint right from the start. It was a form of protection, to prevent them, the management, from becoming insane like those strong beings in the images under the influence of an Ancient God. This alone gave them a significant advantage! Indeed, they still had to rely on the President! Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire "However, my current power may not be enough to protect everyone," said Shen Hao again, "Protection also consumes my power. Even with a higher status, the influence of levels cannot be ignored. We''ll probably have to wait until I reach the Extraordinary Fourth Stage before I can protect the entire Human Civilization, even the Affiliated Civilizations." This information had to be shared, as a warning. After all, apart from special information, the intelligence Shen Hao gathered was only from the Basic Information Library. He could not be certain when the disaster would fully spread to Human Civilization. He had to be cautious until he reached Level 31. The various legislators also understood Shen Hao''s implication, each with a solemn expression. The situation remained grave, yet it was much better than they had anticipated. "The third difficultyFavoured," Shen Hao reached this point and suddenly fell silent. Actually, there was no need to elaborate on this point. The strength of Dimensional Creatures was evident. What was worse, their numbers were not small either. Without considering the number of Dimensional Creatures in Dimension Space, just the sheer number of beings in the universe was innumerable! The Civilization Trial seems to take delight in turning friends into enemies, or in expansive proliferation. This had been the case for three consecutive Trials. The vast number of adversaries, sometimes even more than powerful enemies, could be more despair-inducing. "We can''t do much about the first two problems for the time being, but for the last one, we must prepare," said Shen Hao, narrowing his eyes slightly, "We need to understand Dimensional Creatures better, to understand Spiritual Energy more. This knowledge, the technical reserves of the native civilizations, is indispensable. We can''t keep to ourselves anymore; we must delve into the universe." Yes, this was actually the focus of today''s meeting. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The key to overcoming the market Trial lies in development. The rate of development must outpace the worsening of the Trial, especially in the field of Spiritual Ability. This was both their enemy and their opportunity. The might of Spiritual Energy was undeniable, as was the danger. Unlike previous Trials, if they find the right opportunity, the enemy could also become nourishment! Everyone took note, pondering over this. Anyway, knowing the upcoming situation and what needed to be done next always brought more reassurance. Afterwards, Shen Hao shared some important intelligence about Spiritual Energy. What was obtained from the Basic Information Library was naturally not just images. "Ordinary Dimensional Creatures act on instinct, posing little harm. But as the Ancient God awakens, their hunting urges will grow more ferocious." "Powerful Spiritual Energy will attract mutated Dimensional Creatures, like the creatures themselves, or powerful Spiritual Ability Users." "The first to be affected by status will be those powerful Spiritual Ability Users, while the weak serve more as food. Ordinary non-Spiritual Ability beings won''t be too affected at the start." "Spiritual Power Technology is important. With the status of these Ancient Gods, they can''t affect inanimate objects too much." "..." As intelligence about the Trial continued to be disclosed, the legislators began to discuss in detail. Knowing the intelligence had another benefit: they no longer needed to waste time. They could act with a purpose. And the most pressing matter at hand was to acquire relevant technology from the indigenous civilizations. Fortunately, there was one not so powerful nearby. But speed was essential. The attack on the Black Silver Fleet by those Dimensional Creatures was most likely drawn by the creature that had been captured; it was one of the rewards they received after being hired. Yet, in the Yodora Kingdom, there were still several more! As a matter of fact, just the day after the meeting ended, the Black Silver Fleet received a communication from Yodora. Chapter 247 Find a New Backer "Abandon your current mission and return to the kingdom immediately; dimensional creatures have appeared here again." A creature that looked somewhat like a seahorse appeared on the communication channel, clearly a Yodora person. The seriousness in the conveyed voice was evident, "and the number is even greater, likely due to an oversight in your previous mission." It must be said that there are a great many non-humanoid species in this universe. Some experts speculate that this is very likely related to the presence of Ancient Gods. Ancient Gods themselves are genuine non-humans, their appearance and cognitive abilities completely different from humans. Under the influence of the Ancient Gods, the emergence of many non-human intelligent life forms is quite normal. Confronted with the statement of the Yodora official, Gong Man walked up with a helpless expression on his face. "Honored Prince Bent," he evidently recognized the other, then pointed to the bracelet on his neck, "As you can see, I have been captured. You should not have sent me to investigate this powerful civilization." "..." Prince named Bent obviously hadn''t anticipated this situation. His gaze finally settled on the beings standing to the left and right of Gong. Previously he had thought them Gong''s subordinates, but now it was clear these two were Gong''s guards. The civilization that suddenly appeared near their Yodora Kingdom was so powerful? He was well aware of the strength of the Black Silver Mercenary Group! The others were manageable, but the leader of the Black Silver Mercenary Group, Gong, possessed at least the perception ability of the middle three layers, with an extremely strong intuition for danger. Gong might be defeated, but death was hardly possible for him, let alone capture! Thinking of the situation back home, Sadness arose in Yodora''s heart. If the Life Empire had not fallen apart, their Yodora Kingdom would have been so mighty; such a situation with an unknown civilization appearing nearby would not have required hiring mercenaries to investigate but merely sending a message to inquire. But now, the entire kingdom was in a state of panic. Especially after losing the garrison legions of the Life Empire. Their own modest strength was at most sufficient to deter a mercenary group like Black Silver, hardly enough to commit to a battle. Now with dimensional life wreaking havoc internally and a powerful unknown civilization appearing externally. One misstep, and the Yodora Kingdom could perish along with the Life Empire! "Please forgive our intrusion," Prince Bent finally said gravely, bowing deeply in accordance with Yodora etiquette, "We only wished to understand our new neighbors; there was absolutely no ill intent!" A single sentence had put the Yodora Kingdom in an even lower position. But that was unavoidable. Even if he hadn''t done so, the plight of Yodora Kingdom was well known. It could be said that most civilizations affiliated with the Life Empire were in the same state; the Life Empire would send troops to garrison, hence the combat strength of local troops was evident, and nobody had anticipated that such a formidable Life Empire could disintegrate so rapidly. All the garrison troops had been withdrawn, and their type of affiliated kingdom was essentially abandoned. Facing a neighbor that could easily capture the Black Silver Mercenary Group, they really couldn''t muster much defiance. Human civilization had clearly anticipated this situation. "I wonder if the Yodora Kingdom has considered seeking a new patron?" the envoy from Human Civilization stepped forward and spoke bluntly. Prince Bent''s eyes clearly lit up. "As you can see, we encountered a dimensional vortex and were suddenly transported here, left with just a few planets," the envoy stated directly following instructions from above, "We need many resources, and although the Yodora Kingdom is small, its economic development is fairly solid; in return, we can provide a garrison to help you fend off dimensional beings or other civilization threats." Mutual needs! In such a situation, there was indeed no need for any beating around the bush. In this world, occurrences like entire solar systems suddenly transporting along with some planets are rare natural phenomena. Called dimensional vortexes. They are large-scale, uncontrollable jump phenomena. Human civilization merely needed to exploit this phenomenon. After hearing this proposal, Prince Bent only hesitated for a brief moment before quickly responding, "If that''s the case, I can represent the Yodora Kingdom in accepting this offer." Yes, there was nothing to hesitate about. The other party making such an offer clearly had absolute confidence in their military strength. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If they had no confidence, the troops they sent, if not strong enough, could hardly have deterred them. Similarly. Since they had such confidence, the Yodora Kingdom had little resistance to offer. In the currently emerging chaos of the stellar order, relations between forces had become simpler, ultimately dependent only on strength. More soThe Yodora Kingdom was not without its bargaining chips. Since the other party did not opt for direct assault and occupation, this might be an opportunity! Thus, the initial agreement was reached as smoothly as anticipated. "First, send the special operations force, I will personally deliver them," Shen Hao said, "The spaceship''s modifications also need to be expedited." The current Human Civilization lacked sufficient jump engines and related technology. However, the jump engines obtained from the "Black Silver" fleet could initially be utilized. These jump engines were produced modularly and could be freely assembled. In fact, assembling spaceships in this star system was like assembling cars in the past human civilizationit required some technical skills but was not exaggerated. With the current technological accumulation of human civilization, it was effortless. They could even redesign warships based on the parameters of these jump engines and manufacture them in a short period. Discover hidden content at My Virtual Library Empire They just needed to wait a little longer. This was also one of the reasons for the relatively conciliatory nature of human civilization. The first batch of strong individuals to be sent was quickly determined. Many elites eagerly signed up, and even Qiuyue responded actively, but after careful consideration, Shen Hao dispatched two numbered special operation teams. The first team was the "Snow Wolf Battalion," consisting of three thousand members, led personally by Yang Jun as the battalion commander. All members were above Level 17, including forty who had reached the third stage, and ten were direct subordinates of Shen Hao. Their strength was undoubtedly among the top few in the elite forces of present human civilization. The other battalion was named "Yanshi Team." Clearly, it was led by Chen Sihui. This battalion, in fact, was not merely a combat unit but also a research team. The members'' levels weren''t high, and their number was not large, only about a thousand, but most were involved in the production and research of weapons equipment, who were also powerful combatants. Their equipment was highly sophisticated and extremely powerful. The reason for dispatching this unit was not for battle but to better study the technologies related to spiritual energy. After all, in this world, the primary application of spiritual energy was not for civilian use. But for combat! It ultimately was a type of extraordinary energy designed for battle. In this scenario, Chen Sihui was indeed specialized in the field. Once the personnel were selected and the timings coordinated, Shen Hao directly raised his scepter, transforming these four thousand individuals into a beam of light that directly crossed through space! Meanwhile, on a planet of Yodora named Deandre, Prince Bent quietly waited with a group of soldiers wearing white war armor. Standing by his side was the strongest individual in the Yodora Kingdom. The Kingdom''s Knight CommanderReith. Similar in appearance to a seahorse, but Reith''s physique clearly surpassed other Yodora People by several times, his body filled with formidable spiritual energy, carrying immense deterrent power. Reith''s spiritual ability talent was also mighty, ranked at the fifth layer among the twelve levels of talent. Also the Middle Three Layers. It was because of his presence that the Yodora Kingdom dared to employ mercenary groups; otherwise, they would have to beware of the mercenaries turning against them. After all, in this universe, mercenary groups could be trading groups but also cosmic pirates. "Reith," Prince Bent spoke, "when the advanced forces of human civilization arrive, you will be the one to receive them. You need to showcase your strength and observe their performance." "Yes, Your Highness," Reith clearly understood. Being a Yodora Person, he had been trained by the Yodora Kingdom from an early age, especially after awakening his powerful talents, and his loyalty to the Yodora Kingdom was extremely high. He clearly knew his greatest use. That was deterrence! He didn''t need to truly step onto the battlefield, face the enemy, but he must offer deterrence. It could even be said that in the current situation, his power of deterrence determined how many options and how much dignity the Yodora Kingdom still held. Reith quietly looked up at the sky. If things went as expected, the spaceships of human civilization would soon jump to outer space and then arrive before them. This was actually quite an impolite act. Normally, they should jump to a distance far from the planet and then arrive at the planet under the escort of their spaceships. But the other party had requested that they wait directly on the planet, meaning they had to completely open up all space defenses. "Human civilization, I have never heard of this name, nor can it be researched," Reith finally spoke. "Hmm, I suspect it''s just a fake name," said Prince Bent, looking somewhat worried, but his gaze involuntarily glanced behind him for a moment. It was just a fleeting glance. Apart from Reith, no one noticed. But this glance reassured Reith. Yes, the Yodora Kingdom might appear very weak now, but they had been an affiliated kingdom of the Life Empire for a full thousand years! How could they not have any trump card! If the other party really thought they could oppress them at will, even swallow them, they would certainly break a tooth. Chapter 248 The Tribute Is Ready It was in the brief moment when Prince Bent''s heart had stilled that his pupils suddenly contracted. Beside him, Reith also sensed something. The next moment Boom! A massive column of light, carrying an indescribable suppression, thunderously descended before them. In that instant, Prince Bent, including Reith and even the carefully selected "Guard of Honor," all subconsciously knelt to the ground. Without exception! Prince Bent didn''t even understand what had happened, as if some grand presence had arrived! Only when the column of light disappeared did the feeling gradually fade. But it didn''t completely disperse; rather, it clearly lingered on the ground before them, proving to everyone that what had happened was no illusion. Under these circumstances, all of Prince Bent''s preparations, all his predictions, were destroyed in an instant. He somewhat blankly raised his head, seemingly unable to come back to his senses. Until he saw individuals dressed in uniform, standing in orderly ranks, emanating an astonishing presence! Yes, even to the naked eye, his Yodora Kingdom''s national guard, cultivated at great cost, was completely overshadowed! There was simply no comparison. This was actually the effect of a military formation. At this moment, military formations had become a compulsory course for armies of Human Civilization, and had been profoundly studied. In the past five and a half years, various reforms had been made, including those that directly suppressed enemies with "military presence," and the effects were significant. Formations consisting of hundreds of Level 17 or higher soldiers could, in terms of presence, completely overpower a third-stage powerhouse. And knowing his mission, General Yang Jun naturally did not hold back. He directly suppressed them with power! In some ways, this was also a characteristic that extended from Shen Hao. General Yang Jun easily found Prince Bent, who was still kneeling on the ground. Although to humans, all Yodora People appear quite similar, their clothing had very clear distinctions. "I am the supreme commander of the forces stationed in the Yodora Kingdom, General Yang Jun," Yang Jun stepped forward, his voice steady, "Reports say that the Yodora Kingdom is under attack by dimensional life forms? Tell me the exact location and arrange for a spaceship to take us there." "Now?" Prince Bent clearly hesitated. He had now fully regained his senses, half nervous and half excited. Nervous because the strength of this civilization seemed far beyond his expectations; just this scene alone was beyond anything anticipated. It was even to the point where betting all he had might still not be enough to compete! Firstly, they hadn''t used a spaceship! This meant it was some kind of powerful Spiritual Ability Equipment, or a Spiritual Ability Talent! If it was the former, it would be better; if it was the latter... Moreover, the feeling of suppression when the light column appeared still lingered, making his entire heart quiver, having never felt such powerful aura before. However, he was also excited because of the other party''s strength. The Yodora Civilization indeed desperately needed a new powerful ally! As long as the other party''s appetite wasn''t bigger than that of the Life Empire, no, even if it were somewhat larger, it would still be acceptable. "Respected General Yang Jun," Prince Bent even maintained a kneeling position, "The prince has already prepared a lavish banquet and gifts for you. Having come from afar, why not rest for a moment..." "No need!" General Yang Jun interrupted him, his voice stern, "We are a civilization that values efficiency, and efficiency means life. Banquets are pointless wastage to us. Take us to address your issue, right now!" This was also according to the arrangement of the Analysis Department. Stay connected through My Virtual Library Empire Shen Hao nodded his approval. And this was no lie. Even if the culture of the previous human civilization hadn''t valued efficiency like this, at least in this trial, it must do so. They already knew what the trial was, who the enemy was, there was no more time to waste. Efficiency must be increased! "Yes," Prince Bent responded gravely. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This style was completely different from that of the Life Empire. The Life Empire would even use the dumbest methods, consuming a vast amount of time and resources, all for a research result that wasn''t important. Prince Bent also reminded himself internally. The backing from now on was different; heincluding the entire Yodora Kingdommust change. It''s just about efficiency. Prince Bent quickly gave orders to dispatch a spaceship, granting full authority for direct jump! This series of actions also made General Yang Jun nod internally. According to the reports from "Black Silver", Prince Bent, though currently only a prince, already had a status no less than that of the king. He was already one of the highest-status princes of Yodora Kingdom, for his Spiritual Ability Talent had reached the fourth level, essentially securing his position as the next king. And now, with the nation in poor condition, the current king already thought of abdicating, essentially delegating authority to him. In this universe, a Spiritual Ability Talent represented potential, even status. This aspect did comply with a world order dominated by the transcendent. However, the aura and strength displayed by Yang Jun and his men, although exciting Prince Bent and other Yodora People like Reith, made certain individuals very unhappy. Right behind Prince Bent, someone within the King''s personal guard sent all the details of the current situation and their feelings to a certain place. Chapter 248 The Tribute Is Ready_2 This was a highly advanced laboratory. There, one could see various expensive Spiritual Ability Equipment, and even some tissues of Dimensional Creatures, and other strangely shaped beings. A masculine creature with human-like features, red skin, and red hair was sitting under the suspended main seat, feeling extremely displeased. "Human Civilization, I have never heard of it," his hair curled around a vial of potion, which he then brought to his mouth and swallowed greedily. "General Gerson," below the main seat stood several people, one of whom looked a lot like Gerson but had blue skin and spoke with some concern, "If they really are powerful, the Yodora Kingdom might fully tilt towards them, which would be disadvantageous for us; they might even betray us." "..." Gerson remained silent. As a Level 7 researcher of the Life Empire, he had never imagined that he would one day be reduced to such a state. Yes, this man, including this entire laboratory, was actually a research facility left here by the Life Empire. After a problem had emerged within the Empire, a recall order had been issued, commanding all stationed military personnel and researchers to return to the Empire with all important equipment and results. Most people followed the order, but there were a few exceptions. Gerson and the people currently with him were among them. Gerson, who came from no ordinary background, had received through his own channels the news that a serious problem had occurred at the top level of the Empire, and the fragmentation was irreversible. That recall order was actually prepared by the upper middle tier of the Empire to loot the Empire''s legacy. Once returned, they would have fallen into a chaotic and dangerous situation. Gerson would never allow his research results and this incredibly valuable laboratory to fall into others'' hands. Therefore, he faked his own death, defying the order. Luckily, he had guessed right. The Life Empire no longer had the ability to send anyone to verify, and he could stay here and continue his research! But now, a new danger had emerged. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "No one can interfere with our research." Gerson again used his hair to curl up a vial of potion and guzzled it down, his hair and skin seemingly emitting a crimson flush, then, with the residue of the potion still at the corners of his mouth, he intensified his voice. "No one!" ... At that moment, Yang Jun and his companions had already boarded the spaceship. Colored predominantly in white with red and blue accents, the exterior of the spaceship looked exquisitely luxurious and spotlessly clean, and even featured some dazzling lights. This was indeed the King''s exclusive spaceship of the Yodora Kingdom! In order to show his regard for Human Civilization, Prince Bent had dispatched it along with the entire royal exclusive ceremonial fleet. Yang Jun, for his part, was indifferent, but Chen Sihui did show some interest. She could clearly feel a hint of Spiritual Energy flowing through the spaceship. This was not merely a spaceship; it was Spiritual Ability Equipment! The price was steep. The characteristics of Spiritual Energy in this world were quite simple, although its activity brought certain variability, it was not easy to manipulate. This made it difficult to have what are called Magic or other purely Transcendent techniques. This was also one of the reasons why Spiritual Ability Talent was so importantSpiritual Ability Talent was the main means of combat for Spiritual Ability Users. However, aside from this, the technology field had also applied Spiritual Energy to some extent. That was the Spiritual Ability Equipment. There were usually two modes, external and implant. The arm of the Black Silver Commander Gong was an implant type. Chen Sihui had naturally conducted research on it. The technology involved had simple parts as well as complex parts. The simple part was nerve connectivity. This technology would start appearing at White Mall at the seventh and eighth levels, and this arm at its peak would only be Level 17 or 18. But when it comes to Spiritual Energy, it''s not so simple. Chen Sihui could only comprehend abilities like the one that concentrates Spiritual Energy into powerful "bullets" to be fired. Another ability, one that could expand the Gong''s Spiritual Ability Talent, was not that simple. It required at least a twentieth level, or even close to a Level 30 technical level. This world had long been researching Spiritual Power, and without finding a systematic technology and knowledge, merely relying on their own study, they couldn''t catch up in a short time. At this moment, the Spiritual Power Technology on this spaceship had also caught Chen Sihui''s attention and even a brief study revealed to her the area of technological application. Prevention of Dimensional Creatures'' intrusion. Ordinary Dimensional Creatures could ignore the sturdy outer shell of a spaceship and directly appear inside, moving freely as if in another dimension. But these spaceships were not so easily breached. This undoubtedly greatly ensured the safety of the personnel inside the spaceship. "Really nice," Chen Sihui was a bit obsessed; as her fingers touched it, Spiritual Power transformed into threads of silk strings spreading continuously to explore. Such technology had a wide application in the prevention of Dimensional Creatures! It needed to be mastered quickly! Meanwhile, although Yang Jun had little interest in the spaceship and its technology, he was doing what he should. He was inquiring about specific intelligence on the battlefield. Your next read is at My Virtual Library Empire "The Life Planet threatened by Dimensional Creatures is called Vera. It is the fifth Life Planet of our Yodora Civilization with a population of 1.3 billion," Prince Bent happily shared all the intelligence, "Dimensional Creatures also appeared there before. There were five in total. Dimensional Creatures do not hunt life forms haphazardly, but once they find a place with a large amount of life, they tend to stay long. We had previously hired the Black Silver Mercenary Group to eliminate these five, but just three days ago, over fifteen appeared in succession." This actually wasn''t ordinary. Although Dimensional Creatures were numerous, they were scattered across the universe, and the probability of their appearance was not considered high. Even if they appeared occasionally, solving the issue would end it. The probability of them reappearing was even lower. But now it was so. Prince Bent felt they were really unlucky. Consecutive attacks by Dimensional Creatures had caused them considerable damage, especially in the commercial sectors. The Yodora Kingdom was not prominent militarily, but its economic strength was actually very strong. It had always been prospering and had cooperative relationships with some large business syndicates. However, if there were internal instability or an inability to deal with the threat of Dimensional Creatures, that would undoubtedly deter many investors. No one wanted their investments to be easily devastated by Dimensional Creatures. Just now, some ongoing projects had already been halted, so they needed to solve the problem quickly. Not just the Black Silver Mercenary Group, Prince Bent even continued to hire three other mercenary groups with good strength and reputation. However, in his view now, those hires could be canceled. With the strength of this army before him, solving the issue of a dozen or so Dimensional Creatures would surely be very easy. Prince Bent did not have Perception System Talent Ability, but some under his command did. He had specifically inquired just now. The conclusion was powerfully beyond the Perception limit, at least a Level 5 Talent Ability, or possibly even from the Top Three Layers! The Top Three Layers! If they truly joined their Kingdom, Prince Bent could even abdicate the throne! Because that would bring them even greater benefits! Even in the past, the Life Empire had only sent a Spiritual Ability User with a Talent Ability from the Sixth Layer to stay! One could only imagine, a civilization that could easily capture a Black Silver Commander with a Perception System and Level 5 Talent Ability was absolutely powerful! "General Yang Jun," Prince Bent even took the initiative to say, "According to the pact, we will provide your side with various goods. Even if we don''t have them, we will purchase them from other places. I have already prepared a list, and your side may choose first." Yes, the crisis was not yet resolved, but the gifts were already prepared. This was efficiency! In terms of being an Affiliated Kingdom, they had thousands of years of experience! Chapter 249 What Kind of Power Is This? Seeing this list, even Yang Jun was momentarily taken aback. It was a bit too enthusiastic. He was not entirely unfamiliar with the kingdom''s situation, but his impression undoubtedly deepened at this moment. It seemed that power was indeed respected in this universe. "I must show our style in a while," Yang Jun confirmed in his mind, yet he remained impassive, speaking in a deep voice, "I am not in charge of these affairs, you can contact us, and there will definitely be someone responsible." "Understood," Prince Bent put away the list right away. He was well aware that the person before him was not in charge of these matters. But as the General directly stationed in their civilization, it was essential to show him the sincerity of the Yodora Kingdom. After all, they had plenty of experience in how to be an affiliated kingdom. The journey was not filled with much conversation. Yang Jun maintained a businesslike attitude, focusing solely on understanding the battlefield intelligence, and Prince Bent and the others were very cooperative. They had discerned some of Yang Jun''s personality traits and were naturally overjoyed. This human civilization really played by the rules! Playing by the rules was the best way to go! Even the Life Empire sometimes did not play by the rules, which had cost them a lot. At this moment, Yang Jun was fully immersed in the battle that was about to unfold. In his opinion, this battle should be a one-sided crushing victory, not to mention casualtiesideally, there would be no injuries at all. Planet Vera was a medium-sized life planet that had been contracted out for production by a company five hundred years ago. Yes, this life planet was artificially produced. Natural life planets were not that common, and most civilizations preferred to create new life planets near their mother planets. After all, producing a life planet was a massive engineering task, but the technology involved was not exaggerated; there were even companies that specialized in producing life planets. Moreover, the planet was also an industrial planet, with its billions of inhabitants all engaged in industrial production, where numerous production lines existed. This also revealed the kingdom''s pure level of technological prowess, which was high, but had not developed towards automation, unable to break free from manual labor. Yang Jun committed all these details to memory. It was at this moment that they reached their destination! Before even getting close, Yang Jun felt a strong and unique presence, unmistakably that of dimensional creatures! This kind of presence left a deeply impressive mark on a person; it was a very primal, chaotic sensation. It was clear to feel that these beings were not ordinary creatures in the traditional sensethey were drastically different from themselves. "One, two..." Yang Jun silently counted. "Your information is wrong. It''s not fifteen, but sixteen." Prince Bent''s large eyes contracted sharply. Sixteen? How could there be errors in this kind of information? He immediately turned his head to look at Reith. "General Yang Jun," Reith said, "our reconnaissance indeed reported fifteen, with no additional creatures reported." "It''s not your fault; the remaining one is very elusive, seemingly possessing some unique spiritual ability talent," Yang Jun said. Unlike spiritual ability users, they naturally had their own detection methods, and among his "Snow Wolf Battalion," there were possessors of investigation talent at the Blue Elite Level. With just this statement, both Reith and Prince Bent were somewhat shocked. "Dimensional creatures with spiritual ability talent?" Their emotions surged in an instant. Mostly, it was panic. Ordinary dimensional creatures did not possess spiritual ability talent; apart from having strong life force, their destructive power wasn''t considered high. However, once they had spiritual ability talent, it was a completely different story. They would become extremely terrifying. Even the hidden-type dimensional creatures were the sametheir power was something that most spiritual ability talents would not wish to face. Therefore, Prince Bent began to panic, fearing that the general from human civilization would give up. "No need to worry," Yang Jun seemed to perceive Prince Bent''s concern and stood up directly, "Whether there is a spiritual ability talent or not makes little difference to us, but incorrect intelligence still requires you to pay a certain economic price." "Yes, please rest assured," Prince Bent breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the issue could be resolved with money, it wasn''t a problem. Much better than being destroyed by dimensional creatures. Besides, his heart was also profoundly shaken. From Yang Jun''s reaction, everyone could sense a strong confidence. It couldn''t be, truly an Upper Three Classes spiritual ability talent. Prince Bent considered this possibility, and his heart surged with a hint of excitement. Looking forward to the upcoming battle. The next moment, the spaceship''s hatch opened directly in mid-air, and all the human soldiers stood up, their presence coalescing into one, with restrained sharpness. Only those, like Reith, who were in close proximity, could feel a pain as if their entire body and soul were being torn apart. And below the spaceship, everything was in full view. There lay a vast industrial area, where one could even see the semi-finished products of some large spaceships. However, at this moment, a dozen or so dimensionally distorted creatures roamed incessantly, swaying through the iron forest. Panic-stricken Yodora People were trying to escape in all directions, yet they still couldn''t avoid becoming food for the dimensional creatures. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These Yodora People had not been evacuated; in fact, they were deliberately left behind. Dimensional creatures rarely appeared, but once they found a place with a large amount of "food," they seldom left. Discover exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire Therefore, to keep these dimensional creatures in this area and minimize the cost, making certain sacrifices was necessary. Thousands of years ago, many civilizations that had not yet left their mother planet would choose to "offer sacrifices" to stabilize a dimensional creature, to avoid having their entire civilization destroyed. Thus, although the scene before their eyes seemed cruel, neither Prince Bent nor Reith felt much emotional turmoil. Ordinary people who couldn''t awaken Spiritual Ability Talent and Spiritual Ability Users who could, always existed on different levels. Yang Jun didn''t waste any words. He jumped down from the high sky, followed by warrior after warrior, as the military formation fully unfolded. This was a combat formationa Sword Formation! "Draw swords!" With just one command, the clanging of metal filled the air. A mere motion of drawing swords, and countless sword lights surged forth in an instant! In a single confrontation, a dimensional creature was turned into mince without any chance to fight back. A rich Spiritual Energy rose up. Reith and the others standing behind were stunned. "What kind of power is this?" Prince Bent couldn''t help but look to Reith, seeking an answer from the strongest man in the kingdom, "Is it a Spiritual Ability Weapon, or Spiritual Ability Talent? How do I feel that all these three thousand people have the same technique?" "I don''t know, I can''t tell either," Reith shook his head, his eyes filled with shock and confusion. "Their power, it seems to be converging together? The properties of the Spiritual Energy have also changed. Maybe it''s some special weapon." The "Snow Wolf Battalion" led by Yang Jun was mainly composed of Cultivators. Although Spiritual Power and Spiritual Energy shared some similarities, they were still fundamentally different. However, Spiritual Energy could also manifest different properties due to varying Spiritual Ability Talents. In this universe, there was a widely known saying. In the realm of Spiritual Energy, nothing is impossible! In such a case, naturally, no one thought that these people possessed powers from beyond this universe. Nonetheless, the shock was still inevitable. The sight utterly surpassed their comprehension and also displayed terrifying combat effectiveness. In just the short moment they were stunned, another five dimensional creatures were also sliced to pieces. Searching for the core? No need! The entire battalion was like a tornado composed of countless blades, moving with incredible speed! Wherever they went, dimensional creatures were shattered, with no chance even to escape! At this rate, it would only take an hour to eliminate all the dimensional creatures, and that was only because the scattered creatures necessitated some movement time! Neither Prince Bent nor Reith had ever witnessed such power, and the key lied in the fact that the Spiritual Ability Users'' levels were not so exaggeratedly strong. "Spiritual Ability Talent, this is definitely Upper Three Classes Spiritual Ability Talent!" Prince Bent was aflame with excitement! Upper Three Classes, even if it cost their entire kingdom, what of it? However, limited by what Prince Bent and Reith and others could see, at that very moment, Gerson, inside the Life Empire Laboratory, had a completely different experience! "This is a never-before-seen evolution technique of Spiritual Energy!" Gerson was almost pressing against the projection screen in front of him, his tone so fervent it bordered on madness, "Incredible, what does this complex flow of Spiritual Energy mean? Everyone is connected as one! And this energy attack, it''s conducted without any devices to assist, at the very least it equates to the effect of a three-layer talent!" Few knew that Planet Vera was actually one of the Life Empire Laboratory''s experimental sites for researching Spiritual Energy. The other identity of those workers was as test subjects. That''s why they attracted dimensional creatures. But for this reason, there were corresponding sensor devices there. To an expert in Spiritual Energy like Gerson, the appearance of the military formation and sword lights simply shattered his understanding of Spiritual Energy. This power, one might not even know if it should still be called "Spiritual Energy"! It was like suddenly witnessing a miracle! And it wasn''t just he who felt this way; his assistants were in a similar state of shock. "We must get these people, we must!" "They are too powerful!" "This must be a blessing from the Emperor to us!" "Don''t be foolish, the Emperor has long fallen, and the Life Empire is no more. This is clearly our chance!" "Don''t hesitate anymore, activate ''No.3''" "Exactly, even if they all die, it doesn''t matter, their corpses are still useful, and there''s still their civilization!" "...." Chapter 250 Effortlessly Captured Alive! It was evident that the performance of Yang Jun and his team had greatly stimulated these people. Yet even so, they were still confident in resolving the issue. Technology, in most cases, is on par with strength! In his frenzy, Gerson made a decision and activated their trump card! The next moment, a box hidden inside one of the Dimensional Creatures activated. At this time, Yang Jun and the others were still unaware of what was happening and were quickly dealing with the remaining Dimensional Creatures. They had already dealt with the twelfth one! It wasn''t that the Dimensional Creatures didn''t resist; on the contrary, they were extremely aggressive. However, without Spiritual Ability Talent, their only means of attack were their tentacles. All the tentacles were slaughtered by an invisible Sword Light before they could even get close to the army formation! The Sword Formation was both offensive and defensive. It played the role of attacking and breaking through on the battlefield! In reality, even if they did manage to breach the army formation, it would not be possible to harm anyone. So far, Yang Jun hadn''t used his own Talent and profession. His Talent had already been upgraded to Purple Epic. It was for "Unbreakable Golden Body"! Breaking through was not easy at all! However, Yang Jun hadn''t noticed anything, but Chen Sihui, who was overseeing the formation above, keenly sensed the change. "That special Dimensional Creature has disappeared," she quickly reported, and the next moment she took out a bell. She shook it. But it did not make any sound! This was a Purple Epic Magic Treasure, not meant for combat, but for search. In Chen Sihui''s perception, that Dimensional Creature, which originally had a stealth function, appeared again. But its transformation was surprising even to Chen Sihui. "Is this metamorphosis?" The metamorphosis she referred to was not psychological but a biological term that describes morphological changes during the growth process of plants and animals. At this moment, the transformation that this Dimensional Creature was undergoing was indeed metamorphosis. Originally, Dimensional Creatures looked like giant single-celled organisms with variable shapes and appearances that could change at will, typically resembling cell shapes. However, this Dimensional Creature was different. Its originally soft and variable form quickly hardened, scales appeared, and limbs began to extend. In a short time, it transformed from a Dimensional Creature without natural biological shape towards a reptilian trend! More importantly, its stealth capabilities and momentum were increasing at an alarming rate! The next moment, its figure even disappeared from the spot in an instant and reappeared in front of a pile of Dimensional Creature carcasses. Countless small "tongues" burst out from its big mouth, and in an instant, it devoured all the Spiritual Energy along with the carcasses. Then, its aura visibly grew at an impressive speed. Again in an instant, it appeared at the next pile of carcasses. The whole process, only Chen Sihui, who was holding the Treasure, could see clearly. For the rest, it just seemed like piles and piles of "trophies" rapidly disappearing into thin air. Prince Bent and Reith didn''t know what was happening, only feeling a huge danger. "General Chen Sihui!" Prince Bent looked at Chen Sihui somewhat fearfully. "Don''t worry!" Chen Sihui''s eyes were getting brighter, and she was not too worried emotionally. Even, there was a hint of excitement. For no other reason, the level of this metamorphosed Dimensional Creature was increasing rapidly. If it were originally only at Level 22, it had now been raised to Level 25! Theoretically, this wasn''t possible just by devouring some carcasses of its kind, which were only at Levels 21 or 22. Clearly, there were still many secrets to Spiritual Energy. Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire But just this scene alone, there was another clear way to exploit the system. Grinding points! Yes, it was grinding points! For most civilizations or troops, which is more troublesome? A single Level 25 Dimensional Creature or a dozen Level 21 or 22 Dimensional Creatures? Without a doubt, it was the former! But for Human Civilization, it was the latter that was more troublesome! In high-end combat strength, Human Civilization would not fear any enemy! Even the Ancient Gods were only temporarily stronger; no one doubted the President''s future. At this moment, Chen Sihui had already informed Yang Jun of the change and shared the information. A Level 25 Dimensional Life with a stealth talent could not hide in front of Level 24 Purple Epic Investigation Equipment! "See if we can capture it alive, I want to study it," Chen Sihui even said, "Besides, it had to metamorphose at this particular time, there must be a reason behind it, and if we can find out, it will greatly aid our grinding points!" "Understood," Yang Jun replied. Meeting Chen Sihui''s research requirements while ensuring the mission was also one of his tasks. Chen Sihui and Yang Jun''s conversations were encrypted using special equipment, and Prince Bent and Reith had no idea. Although they were somewhat comforted by Chen Sihui''s responses, they remained tense, watching the area below closely. After all, it was a Dimensional Creature with Spiritual Ability Talent! "Dimensional creatures of ordinary nature are a completely different concept!" At that moment, countless invisible attacks suddenly burst into the Sword Formation, colliding violently with numerous sword lights in the unseen, generating shockwaves that swept through and instantly destroyed large stretches of buildings. Prince Bent couldn''t help but exclaim aloud! Even now, he could not see the presence of the attacks, but he could clearly feel the terror of the attack! Turning back, he saw that even Gerson''s body was trembling slightly. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The look of fear couldn''t be concealed. "I, I..." He couldn''t even complete his sentence. The strike just now, had it been aimed at him, he wouldn''t even know how he died, he would have been torn apart instantly! It had completely surpassed the level he was on! Yet, facing such an attack, the army from Human Civilization remained completely unharmed! Yes, completely unharmed! If it were General Yang Jun, survival wouldn''t be strange, but even those soldiers who were clearly only at Spiritual Ability Level 2 also remained unharmed! Not to mention them, at this very moment, Gerson, who was closely observing from a laboratory, also couldn''t believe it. "What just happened? The data? Why isn''t there any data?" "It''s not that there isn''t any." Gerson''s assistant widened his eyes, his voice trembling slightly, "Our equipment couldn''t record it, the spiritual energy situation at that instant was beyond our capability to record." "How is that possible!" Gerson was so furious he felt like killing someone, "Do you know how much money was spent on this equipment? Even a Spiritual Ability Talent of the Eighth Layer could be recorded!" "..." The assistant fell silent. The other assistants were the same. A look of bewilderment was in their eyes. The Top Three Layers were one thing. The Ninth Layer? Why would such a level of Spiritual Ability Talent be stationed in such a small country? Does Yodora deserve it? But regardless, Yang Jun acted very decisively. The moment the Dimensional Creature attacked again, the entire military formation instantaneously disbanded! All soldiers spread out, assuming a new formation, completely surrounding the Dimensional Creature that was still invisible. The next moment, a burst of Golden Light erupted! Everyone finally saw clearly. Every soldier''s body was aglow with Golden Light which, despite being merely light, imparted a hard-to-describe sense of sturdiness, as if it were a material absolutely unbreakable! Golden Light Array! According to Yang Jun''s Talent, along with various Golden Light Talismans and Golden Light Techniques, a defensive and control type Great Formation was specially designed! Once the enemy was trapped, even a Transcendent far stronger than Yang Jun wouldn''t be able to break it! It wasn''t just the strength of the military formation, but also the strength of the Purple Epic Talent! Ninth Layer Talent? The weight of a strong Purple Epic Talent is at least as top-tier as the twelfth! Because a Golden Legendary Talent simply isn''t a level that could naturally emerge under the rules of this universe! And there, a Dimensional Creature invisible to the naked eye, was crazily colliding with the Golden Light, to no avail, rather it was gradually taking form within the tightening Golden Light. Seeing this Dimensional Creature, distinctly different from the other creatures, resembling a massive lizard, Prince Bent''s emotions contracted violently! He recognized it! Indeed, as the heir to the Yodora Kingdom, although he had no right to manage the laboratories of the Life Empire, similar Dimensional Creatures had also appeared in their Kingdom. The degree of terror could be termed a "World-Ending Calamity"! It had almost destroyed the entire Yodora Kingdom! Even the stationed army of the Life Empire had paid a significant cost to capture that World-ending Monster! "So that''s how it is, that''s how it is!" Prince Bent was not foolish, he instantly guessed something. The appearance of these Dimensional Creatures, particularly this terrifying Monster before him, must be connected to the remnants of the Life Empire! This plunged him into an intangible dread. What do those people want to do? Test Human Civilization, or destroy Yodora? Deeply ingrained respect for the Life Empire pervaded Prince Bent, with the entire Yodora Kingdom always being a subordinate of the Life Empire since stepping into the interstellar space. But, the Life Empire was no more! And Human Civilization was so mighty! Prince Bent''s unfocused gaze lowered once again to discover thick chains now wrapped around that terrifying Monster. All its power completely shackled, it couldn''t even move, looking just like a slightly larger lizard. It had been captured alive! Easily captured alive! "Prince Bent." Chen Sihui, nonchalantly putting a lollipop into her mouth while her gaze stayed on Prince Bent, "It seems you recognize this special Dimensional Creature?" Although it was a question, a powerful, almost divine oppressive force, difficult to describe, subtly emerged. At such a close distance, Prince Bent''s violently fluctuating emotions could naturally not escape Chen Sihui''s observation. Chapter 251 Direct Special Operations Squad When Chen Sihui asked him like this, Prince Bent felt a jolt in his heart. He knew he had been seen through. But his heart was indeed a mess, hesitating and unsure of what choice to make. As the next king meticulously nurtured by the Yodora Kingdom, Prince Bent was naturally not a man of indecision, but the current situation was indeed very difficult. On one hand, there was the former Sovereign Country, even though the Life Empire no longer existed, it did not mean it lacked deterrence power. The fragmented Life Empire still possessed considerable strength. Moreover, the researchers from the Life Empire that remained in Yodora still had a profound influence there. Many companies and high-ranking officials still favored them. However, the Life Empire was ultimately a thing of the past, and the present Human Civilization had already displayed amazing strength; it might not match the Life Empire, but it was definitely not something the Yodora Kingdom could handle, and even more so, the future of the Yodora Kingdom might very well depend on them. The conflict between these two forces indeed made it difficult for Prince Bent to make a decision at the moment. But Chen Sihui was not going to wait for him to continue hesitating and being entangled. Being a direct subordinate of Shen Hao, she may not have learned anything else, but "Suppression", that move, was already very proficient. The next moment, Chen Sihui''s eyes began to emit a star-like halo. It was not strong, but at that instant, a terrifying aura swept towards everyone present. Prince Bent, even including Reith and all members of the Yodora Kingdom''s royal guard, all fell prostrate in an instant. They had actually experienced a similar feeling once before, but this time, it was even more intense! It was so intense that everyone could clearly feel the source of the suppression behind this lady, the root of everything, the grand and divine! What exactly was that existence, what Level of Spiritual Ability Talent? Prince Bent did not know and could not fathom. But at this moment, even if the Emperor of the Life Empire had arrived in person, it could not have brought such a sense of oppression! "We choose you to be an Affiliated Kingdom, indeed for your roles, but" Chen Sihui''s voice came coldly, under the grand suppression, as if shaking everyone''s spirit, "We do not have only this one method, any affiliation that is not absolutely loyal is disloyal!" With a bang, the suppression surged once more! Read latest chapters on My Virtual Library Empire Chen Sihui''s eyes even seemed to gather endless stars! The figure seated high on the Emperor''s Throne was slowly emerging behind her. Original Talent is different from abilities; it does not need extra resources for nurture, but grows as its Level and Life Level increase. Shen Hao was now Level 29, and his Mythical Talent had also grown to Level 29. It was incomparable to before. Even the power dispersed to his direct subordinates had tremendous strength. At this moment, Prince Bent had no power to resist and blurted out everything he knew. "So that''s how it is." Chen Sihui''s eyes, filled with starlight, gradually faded. But her curiosity was completely aroused. Even with a faint excitement. What a pleasant surprise! Initially, she was thinking about capturing this special Dimensional Creature for research, but unexpectedly, the creator of this Dimensional Creature was right in the Yodora Kingdom! Originally, she thought the Yodora Kingdom was just a small kingdom, at most a stepping stone for Human Civilization to delve deeper into understanding the world and acquire some basic technologies; but now, with such a Life Empire research facility and a group of Life Empire scholars, the value of Yodora Kingdom suddenly skyrocketed! What a windfall! Chen Sihui was already somewhat eager to report this news! At the end, she glanced at Prince Bent in front of her. "That is all, make a wise choice." "Yes!" Prince Bent''s voice trembled. At this moment, that indescribable oppression had already vanished, but they were still prostrating on the ground, initially somewhat bewildered, nervous, and at a loss. However, as they gradually came to their senses, Prince Bent''s heart began to surge with fervor. The strength and methods of Human Civilization had far exceeded his expectations! Although it was under coercion, since a decision had been made, it could only be firm. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, recalling the vague figure he had seen just now... "It must be ''Divine Level''!" In this Universe, a significant part of civilizations classify the three Layers from Level 10 to Level 12 as the ''God'' Layers! It means, those with such Talent in Spiritual Abilities could even stand shoulder to shoulder with gods! He had also seen Spiritual Ability users with Top Three Layers talent before, but none could bring such a tremendous sense of suppression! Factions with Divine Third Layer Spiritual Ability Talent were all highly renowned! "Your Highness." Reith also spoke softly next to him, his voice still carried lingering fear, "Even if they do not match the Life Empire, they are not comparable to ordinary remnants of the Life Empire!" "I know." Prince Bent firmed his resolve. As long as a decision is made amidst the turmoil, he remains that adept leader of an Affiliated Kingdom. Chapter 251 Direct Special Operations Squad_2 Not only did it add several entries to the checklist for human civilization, it even sent over all the intelligence information he knew about the remaining laboratories and personnel of the Life Empire! He left no stone unturned. Shen Hao was quite satisfied with this attitude. And very loyal. Although he had confidence in the future of human civilization, it was clear that he would not underestimate the powerful forces within this native civilization. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At least at present, the level and scale of human civilization could not compare with the Life Empire, which once spanned dozens of star systems, controlled thousands of Life Planets, and whose influence radiated across half of the universe. The technology of the Life Empire was very important for the current human civilization. Therefore, he sent out another team! No longer needing to use the Emperor''s Scepter for long-distance deployment, but directly bringing down the domain and using the domain rules for teleportation. This was a special operations squad among the top echelons of human civilization. Officially, they were called the "Direct Special Operations Squad." But some people referred to them by other names like "Divine Judgement," "Royal Guard," or "Inner Experts." After all, although there were just over ten people, each one was a direct subordinate of Shen Hao! After all, when Shen Hao selected his direct subordinates, he looked mainly at individual potential, but not everyone was suitable for leading a legion. For example, Liu Ruoxi, and also Gu Qiuyue. Although their strength was formidable, neither their talents nor their personalities were fit for the army. They could either become loners or form or join such a squad. The squad leader of this team was named Thorne Yuri. A former West State man. He appeared to be in his thirties, with an ordinary appearance, but his eyes hid a subtle ruthlessness. Before the Civilization Trial, Thorne had been a spy for West State, even reaching the top of the world, and he had become a Chosen One during the first Trial. Of course, at that time he was only a Level 1 White Talent, nothing noteworthy. But he witnessed the most brutal scenes after the start of the Civilization Trial, witnessed the weakening of the nation he had sworn loyalty to, and also witnessed the meat grinder-like battlefields. He also experienced the death of his family. After a series of arduous mental processes, Thorne had completely changed. He became a firm believer in humanity, a revenger! It was precisely because of his bravery and fearlessness shown in the previous trial that Shen Hao chose him as a direct subordinate, although he did not allocate one of the scarce two hundred Purple Talent slots to him. However, he earned himself a talent improvement reward for a Chosen One based on his performance in the last trial. Chosen Ones like him were not very common, but also not rare in the current human civilization. "Is everyone clear on the mission information?" Thorne looked at his teammates. "Yes, Captain!" everyone responded in unison. This was a squad with quite diverse skin colors and species. Not only were there humans from various countries, but there were even two alien Chosen Ones. One was a Mongolian, the other a Siti person. Shen Hao''s direct subordinates were not exclusively human; he had also selected some outstanding Chosen Ones from alien races. On the one hand, their abilities indeed were outstanding, nearly the most elite of their respective civilizations. On the other hand, it was also to strengthen the control over alien races. "From now on, we will become ghosts," Thorne looked at one of them, "Yumura Tomoaki, your ability must constantly be applied to all of us to reduce our presence; Lu Yun, you hide our forms to evade various types of surveillance; Samira, you are responsible for hypnotic control to let us blend onto the spaceship headed for our destination, and it would be best to control a few more people..." Thorne''s teammates were carefully selected by him. The main characteristic is to penetrate deep into enemy territory, conducting reconnaissance and sabotage! Everyone''s Talent was chosen with this direction in mind. Even in such an area where technological strength is not weak and which also possesses psychic abilities, a kind of supernatural force, they still have confidence. You must understand that everyone in this squad has a Blue Elite Level Talent! Furthermore, they''re all above Level 21! In fact, were it not for the squad having been established for more than five years without much use for their martial skills, they would not have been selected for this taskit would have been a bit of overkill. However, strength on paper is meaningless without practice. Shen Hao naturally wouldn''t keep strong individuals idly within his grasp. So, they were dispatched here. Thorne was not the least bit careless either, his vigilance was completely necessary. The researchers from the Life Empire had spent a long time in the Yodora Kingdom, were deeply involved, and since they dared to attack the human civilizations'' stationed troops through dimensional creatures, it meant they had come to regard human civilization as an enemy. Enjoy new adventures from My Virtual Library Empire In such circumstances, no one could be trusted, including Prince Bent. Just like ghosts, they would silently locate their target and then neutralize itthat was the nature of this mission. After giving Thorne and their actions a bit of attention, Shen Hao also felt reassured. "Although we can''t compare in size, at the level of Extraordinary Third Stage, we have a very clear advantage over the indigenous civilizations," Shen Hao slightly squinted his eyes, confident in this realization, "It should be said, all Trial Civilizations have such an advantage." By sending so many stationed troops, each one is like his eyes, his perception. Thus, he now has a deeper understanding of the Extraordinary System of this universe. Among the twelve layers of Spiritual Ability Talent, the bottom three, by the standards of the Chosen One''s Talent, do not even qualify to be called a Talent. At best, they could be considered abilities. And that''s the lowest-level White Ability. The middle three layers, however, could be comparable to White Talent, while the Purple Epic Talent has far exceeded the standards of the top three layers. It definitely reaches the "Divine Third Layer." This means that human civilization possesses hundreds of "Spiritual Ability Users" with "Divine Third Layer Spiritual Ability Talent"! In terms of potential, even the so-called Five Great Forces likely do not have so many. Being called "Divine Third Layer" is nearly an impossibility in this world, each one capable of receiving absolute attention among the major forces, and even capable of supporting a mighty force after leveling up. It can only be said that the strength of Trial Civilizations may not yet match that of the indigenous civilizations, but in terms of potential, they are certainly incomparable! But this is as expected. Trial Civilizations, after all, are backed by the existence of a Civilization Trial. In the face of a Civilization Trial, what can a mere universe possibly amount to? Hence, certain that Thorne was sufficiently cautious, Shen Hao had no concern whatsoever about the possibility of their mission failing. And indeed it was so. They were given three days for the mission, yet in just two days, Thorne and his team successfully infiltrated the highest-level laboratory left by the Life Empire! This was an absolutely closed laboratory, where entry and exit relied solely on a psychic with the Teleportation Talent, and moreover, this psychic had to be one who had been brainwashed and controlled, with devices implanted in their body, their thoughts and spiritual energy fluctuations completely under control. Even the people of Prince Bent only knew the approximate location of this laboratory but not specific details, much less the method to get there. But that still didn''t stop Thorne and his team. It was merely a matter of using large-scale detection to lock down the area, followed by a targeted Teleportation Magic spell, through which everyone directly entered the laboratory! Meanwhile, Gerson was still analyzing the parameters he was currently seeing while actively contacting various collaborators within the Yodora Kingdom. "I want those psychics from human civilization, anyone will do, dead or alive!" Gerson was nearly driven to madness. Chapter 252 The Unfathomable Sovereign! Ever since that day when Gerson witnessed those inconceivable methods used by certain individuals, he has been in such a state. Ordinary people might not think too much about it. After all, the endless variability of Spiritual Energy is commonly accepted. Those seemingly straightforward qualities, together with the Spiritual Ability Talents built on the foundation of Spiritual Energy, each possesses endless variations behind them. Every Kingdom, every power, is eager to conduct research. And countless results have emerged. In such circumstances, even if some previously unseen phenomena appear, it''s nothing to be surprised about, one might simply assume it''s some sort of secret ace up the sleeve of Human Civilization that''s been researched. But true researchers think differently. With sufficient data, the performance of human warriors is like opening up an entirely different rationale. Without Spiritual Ability Talent, without equipment, they can still show the variations of Spiritual Energy! The more Gerson researched these past few days, the more obsessed he became. If he could achieve something significant, then let alone the remnants of the Life Empire, he could choose from any of the other four largest powers! His life would change drastically! The impulse to research and immense benefits combined are enough to make him stop at nothing! In fact, some people were indeed preparing to take action. Perhaps they lacked the strength to confront Human Civilization, but capturing just one person was not impossible. However, before they could act, Thorne and others had already arrived first. The Magic Halo brought by Teleportation Magic was not easily concealed, especially in a research institute filled with various high-precision sensing devices. Thus, the moment Thorne and the others burst into the institute, they were detected. The piercing alarm rang out on every researcher''s personal terminal. "Someone''s invaded?" Gerson was startled, but soon, he was captivated by the various data detected. He took in a deep breath. The data was entirely different from before but equally special, equally profound! Even, the special ability detected now couldn''t be called "Spiritual Energy" at all! "It''s them, it''s them!" Gerson''s excitement at this moment was beyond description! He recognized once more that the technology mastered by this so-called Human Civilization was still far beyond his previous expectations! And now, this technology, this power, was delivered right in front of him! "Release all experimental subjects!" Gerson bellowed, "Stable or not, let them all out!" Compared to the priceless experiment subjects of the past, these intruders in the lab were insignificant! But his speed was fast, Thorne and his companions were faster! In just a short minute after entering, they utilized the powerful detection capabilities of a team member, alongside detection equipment, to scope out the entire layout of the lab and all enemies at a glance. "There are some extremely powerful and chaotic entities." The teammate responsible for detection spoke up again, marking all detected entities on the map. "What''s their strength?" "Aside from chaos, there''s no sense of danger." "Then let''s spread out, we can''t let anyone escape!" Thorne made a swift decision. For Thorne, the mission was absolute, any power beneficial to the mission was worth employing. So, he never considered telling his teammates not to use the "President''s Gifted Power". After dispersing, the power sealed within each of Shen Hao''s direct subordinates would undoubtedly become their greatest trump card. If the situation went south, they could always invoke "Emperor''s Gift"! Having made the decision, everyone immediately split up and surged towards their respective targets. Gerson was thrilled to monitor this development. "Capture them alive, they must be captured alive!" Clearly, a living test subject was far more valuable than a dead one. At the same time, Thorne encountered his first opponent. It was a completely mutated creature that couldn''t be distinguished as a material being or a Dimensional Creature. It looked like a mass of intertwined tentacles or a bundle of writhing earthworms and snakes. For an ordinary person, just this scene alone would certainly cause the scalp to tingle. Your next chapter is on My Virtual Library Empire And Thorne felt something else. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Emperor''s Seal on the back of his hand was emitting a faint glow, constantly dispelling the feelings of disgust and discomfort from his mind. "Erosion by a higher status!" Thorne naturally understood what it was. The information about this Trial hadn''t been fully disclosed, but as Shen Hao''s direct subordinates, they all had received relevant intelligence. A key point was the Ancient God Power''s erosion of life. Clearly, these creatures were likely to have been eroded. And it was even possible that they were Spiritual Ability Users. "Truly seeking death." Thorne''s expression was sharp, his eyebrows slightly furrowed. Having seen the intelligence data, he knew how terrifying this type of erosion could be. The entire Life Empire had dissolved under this erosion. In such circumstances, to dare research this power... He didn''t believe that a mere laboratory could have the capability to prevent Ancient Gods from surviving the erosion. It was more likely that they had already fallen into madness without realizing it. Furthermore, this erosion might have already spread within the Yodora Kingdom. If it were true, it meant that the Yodora Kingdom was effectively on a countdown to its final days! "I must report the intelligence quickly!" Thorne''s hand brandished a dagger, slicing through the monster in front of him in an instant. Chapter 252 The Unfathomable Sovereign!_2 ``` Although only one of its tentacles was struck, the vicious soul poison spread rapidly in an instant, causing the entire Monster to burst into pieces! The soul had already been incinerated by the toxin! It wasn''t that there was something wrong with the dagger, it was Thorne''s Golden Legendary Ability! In the past five and a half years, the inability to use VIP shop hacks had meant that their Equipment wasn''t particularly remarkable, but the Ability Ball Furnace External could still be used. With a huge number of points, almost every direct subordinate was equipped with at least one Golden Legendary Ability. If it weren''t for the difficulty in sustaining and enhancing Golden Legendary Abilities, it wouldn''t have been hard to fill every slot with them. Even so, under the premise of ensuring their Level, the majority of direct subordinates still possessed their own Golden Legendary trump card. Thorne''s trump card was precisely this soul poison! In a certain sense, he was the nemesis of amazingly vital Dimensional Creatures or Spiritual Ability Mutants! This scene, naturally, did not escape Gerson''s notice. "How terrifying a Spiritual Ability Talent! Could it be the Divine Third Layer?" Gerson finally felt a sense of fear. The intimidation of the Divine Third Layer was there! But how could this be? Any civilization encountering a Spiritual Ability Talent of the Divine Third Layer would never let them go adventuring while only in the Third Rank, instead they would pour all their resources into nurturing them to the Extraordinary Fourth Stage to directly become an Overlord! However, Gerson suddenly became even more crazed. "Good! A Divine Third Layer test subject!" Throwing caution to the wind, he sent all the Mutants accumulated in his laboratory towards Thorne''s direction. "Captain, you''ve been targeted," naturally, this situation did not escape the eyes of those with detection Talent. "Then you all pick up the pace," the Emperor''s Seal on Thorne''s hand grew increasingly hot. This was actually quite dangerous. Possessing the Emperor''s Seal, the enemy couldn''t possibly be a match for the President''s power unless they were of the Extraordinary Fourth Stage. But the power sealed for each person by the President was also limited. Unless one could pray for the President''s attention and receive a response in time, once trapped in a siege or war of attrition, even a direct subordinate faced the risk of falling. But Thorne was fearless. Because he felt it, the President was watching him! "In the President''s presence, these so-called Spiritual Ability Mutants are no more than dregs," a fervent emotion surged within Thorne''s heart. He had never been a follower of any religion before, but since the start of the Civilization Trial, he had gradually become a devotee of the President! Even though he knew the President wasn''t omnipotent like a God, the President was the foundation of Human Civilization''s power! "You may not need our faith, but I pray to you sincerely from the heart," Thorne, facing the approaching waves of Spiritual Ability Mutants, clutched his dagger and knelt on one knee, his gaze growing fervent, "Thank you for the power bestowed, may humanity prosper eternally!" The Imprint on his hand burst into radiant light in an instant. Thorne fully activated the Emperor''s Seal! In that moment, his eyes shone with a starry brilliance, his body radiated with golden lightning, elements converged around him, and the figure of one holding a Scepter, seated upon the Emperor''s Throne, appeared behind him, exuding endless Suppression! A multitude of fine explosive sounds emerged continuously! Gerson''s eyes bulged in that moment. It exploded! All detection equipment, in the moment that phantom appeared, blew up! "What''s going on! What''s happening!" Gerson''s head roared, screaming in panic. He had never seen such a phenomenon before; it defied all understanding, even exceeding the scope of detection. The equipment was not supposed to explode! It simply didn''t make sense! But that was indeed the case. [Sovereign] shall not be spied upon! Flee! In the midst of immense fear, Gerson''s chaotic brain finally regained some logic. This was something completely incomprehensible, he had to flee this place! Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire Yes, escape and reveal the secret, countless forces would swarm here! ``` But in that instant, the aura of magic power blossomed around him, and several figures appeared directly! It was the rest of the squad! Team leader Thorne had restrained a large number of enemies, and the others had hypnotized the remaining researchers before discerning his location. Escape? It was but a naive fantasy. By this time, Shen Hao also withdrew his gaze. He was fairly satisfied with the squad''s first action. He wouldn''t baby every warrior like a nanny, but as an "Emperor," his profession, his power, is the power of civilization. After dispatching such a squad, the outcome had been destined. However, thinking of the Spiritual Ability Mutants, Shen Hao''s brows also furrowed slightly. This was not a good sign. Although the Yodora Kingdom was a subordinate of the Life Empire, in reality, this place was far from the central area of the Life Empire and even away from the central area of any major power. Under such circumstances, the erosion of the Ancient God power had already spread here. Madness might already be lurking in some people''s minds. At least, this Life Empire scholar named Gerson had already been influenced. This meant that Yodora Civilization might not remain peaceful much longer. "We need to speed up!" Shen Hao made a certain decision in his heart. He wanted to proactively earn points! Since he already knew the reason the Dimensional Creatures were being attracted here, it meant that it was possible to attract a large number of them in a short time. This would undoubtedly increase the danger. The more Dimensional Creatures, the greater the erosion by Ancient God power, and the greater the risk. But it also represented a way to earn points. To quickly enhance the strength of Human Civilization, one approach was to acquire resources, technology, and equipment from native civilizations, and on the other hand, naturally, it was important to consider points and Store Level. In fact, the latter was the core. "We can''t directly lure them to our own star system." Shen Hao looked towards Yodora again, then sent a message to the Global United Front to come up with a strategy. In the meantime, the entire Life Empire Laboratory fell completely into human hands. Under the Dominator pressure, Gerson, who had almost fallen into madness, became very obedient and handed over all the technologies in his laboratory. This laboratory had not been focused on researching Spiritual Ability Mutants from the start, but was an ordinary Dimensional Creatures research lab. Researching Dimensional Creatures often involved certain risks, and retaining these creatures required a large amount of "bait." Therefore, the Life Empire had set up such laboratories among a large number of subordinate forces. The danger was left to the affiliated civilizations, while the results were taken for themselves. Some civilizations were not unaware of this. Like the Yodora Kingdom. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They not only knew about it, but at one point suffered heavy losses. Yet even so, they were still incredibly eager to cling to the coattails of the Life Empire. After all, it was only the ordinary people who encountered danger, but the high-levels of the entire civilization received great benefits from the Life Empire. It can only be said that every place has its superficial glamour and its darkness, even in the interstellar universe. What really concerned the humans was the shift in Gerson''s research from Dimensional Creatures to Spiritual Ability Mutants. "It was twenty years ago, during an experiment, that I inadvertently discovered psychic energy could cause Spiritual Ability Users to mutate towards Dimensional Creatures," Gerson said respectfully, prostrate before Chen Sihui, "At that time, I thought I had discovered the truth about Dimensional Creatures. I felt like I had gone mad, believing we also had a chance to master the power of Dimensional Creatures, even thinking that was the most perfect state of life..." At this moment, Gerson was entirely controlled by the Dominator pressure. So, as he spoke of these matters, he himself was somewhat confused. He did not understand why he had thought so at the time. Looking at it now, the mutation of psychic energy was clearly extremely dangerous and far from "perfect!" Chapter 253 The Polluted King Even the ability to maintain oneself is lost, how can he possibly think of such a creature as "perfect"? At this moment, Gerson was like someone abruptly awakened from a hazy dream. Utterly unable to understand his past self. "List all the people you''ve contacted over the years and the research you''ve conducted," Chen Sihui seemed to have realized something, and did not ask further but instructed him to do other things. "Yes!" Gerson immediately responded with utmost respect, even somewhat fanatically. In his current view, that was the great Sovereign, who had awakened him from sleep! However, in reality, it was merely a shift from one form of status pollution to another. Afterward, Chen Sihui quickly reported to Shen Hao. Directly through prayer. Shen Hao had now established a deeper connection with Fiora, and most prayers and calls would be sent to Fiora for preliminary processing; only in urgent situations would Fiora contact Shen Hao. Of course, if Shen Hao wished, he could know directly. Like at this moment. Chen Sihui''s report was received by Shen Hao instantly. "The first step of pollution is considering Spiritual Ability Mutants as perfect beings?" Shen Hao pondered, "This is quite important." For someone with a higher status like himself, pollution was not irreversible. The key was whether it could be detected in time. This characteristic could be used for large-scale audits and focused monitoring. However, Gerson had been initially polluted twenty years ago, precisely when the first Ancient God had awakened, which was also when the Life Empire''s experiment to awaken the Ancient Gods had started. Had it just awakened and immediately polluted the first batch of people researching Dimensional Creatures? Does that mean all the scholars in the universe related to this field are in the same situation? "The situation is a bit worse than expected," Shen Hao frowned slightly. He had originally thought that this trial would begin in a localized area of the Life Empire and then spread out. But now it seemed more likely to have started simultaneously at multiple points. Only, the Life Empire had become the first major power to erupt. This meant that other powers, big or small, could potentially explode again at any moment. "Sihui," Shen Hao''s voice transmitted into Chen Sihui''s consciousness, "you first accelerate the collection of relevant technologies, particularly the Jump Engine technology. For matters concerning Ancient God pollution, I will assign someone else to take charge." "Yes," Chen Sihui let out a sigh of relief. She had taken on the task of interrogating Gerson temporarily, but she indeed wasn''t good at handling such matters. Soon, the relevant people were dispatched. It was a person named Duan Xingjie. Before the Civilization Trial had begun, he was an Interpol sent out by the Eastern Country, with outstanding investigative abilities. More importantlyhe had received a Purple Epic Talent Promotion slot from Shen Hao! Just this alone was enough to demonstrate his strength. In terms of authority, he was only slightly inferior to Chen Sihui, one of the "earliest direct subordinates," but his strength and abilities were already nearly the same. "I didn''t expect you to be sent here," Chen Sihui clearly recognized this person. "Let''s start the work, the situation is still quite tense," Duan Xingjie, a man nearing forty, said. However, he now looked very young. Find your next read on My Virtual Library Empire Especially those eyes. As though possessing the power to see through people''s hearts. "I''ll need your cooperation to raise my status a bit," Duan Xingjie stated. "No problem," Chen Sihui quickly understood his intention. She called over Prince Bent right away. Only five minutes passed before Prince Bent arrived immediately. He had set up his office near the Human Civilization''s stationed Legion. For a successor who had virtually taken over most of the Kingdom''s power, this was unbelievable. Even the once mighty Life Empire had not demanded he do this. However, Prince Bent''s attitude towards Human Civilization had even surpassed his former attitude towards the Life Empire! "I wonder why the General has summoned this small King, what are your orders?" Prince Bent spoke with utmost respect. His gaze inadvertently caught sight of Gerson, still prostrating nearby and writing his report, causing him to tremble slightly. That was the reason for his current attitude. When he found out that the leftover of the Life Empire, Gerson, had been captured so swiftly, and he personally witnessed how low Gerson had become, he immediately realized how he should treat this new reigning civilization. Capturing Gerson silently and quickly was undoubtedly a sign of great strength. But the true terror lay in what could make Gerson so abjectly submissiveGerson wasn''t just any Life Empire citizen; he had held a lofty status within the Life Empire itself! ``` The opponent''s ability, insight, and status were things he had personally experienced. Even though the Life Empire had already crumbled, the arrogance that stemmed from his bone-deep self-awareness couldn''t be erased. Perhaps human civilization could easily defeat him with military force, but to make Gerson into what he was now, something more powerful and more terrifying than military force was required! Prince Bent didn''t know what that was. But that did not affect his humility. "This person is the President''s Special Envoy from human civilization," Chen Sihui introduced to Prince Bent, "sent directly by the President and accountable only to the President." Prince Bent shivered again. The President''s Special Envoy! In the time he had, he wasn''t completely ignorant about human civilization; in human terms, the "President" was equivalent to an Emperor! Wasn''t this "the Emperor''s trusted official"? Instantly, Prince Bent prostrated himself on the ground. "The prince has seen the honorable Special Envoy," he said. In this universe endowed with extraordinary powers, the status and authority of those in power were mostly permanent and absolute. Feudal systems with Emperors or Kings even took the mainstream. An Emperor of a civilization could even wage wars based merely on personal whims. How could this not terrify Prince Bent? "I am ordered to investigate certain matters; the President is quite concerned about them and hopes for your full cooperation," Duan Xingjie said. "Yes, the entire Yodora Kingdom will be at your disposal," Prince Bent said, his heart tightening further. In his heart at that moment, even if human civilization couldn''t match the Life Empire, it wasn''t far off. What in the Yodora Kingdom could possibly draw the attention of the Human Emperor? This was no good sign! "Get up," said Duan Xingjie, then suddenly asked, "Who is the strongest one in your civilization currently?" "The strongest... It should be my father," Prince Bent answered, "The King has a Sixth Level Spiritual Ability Talent, his Life Level is unknown, but it won''t be lower than the middle tier." A Sixth Level Spiritual Ability Talent was enough to secure a throne! In such a kingdom''s succession, to ensure the throne remains firmly in hand, the best strategy is to have many children and use various expensive resources to increase the chances of awakening high-level talents. Almost all major forces in the universe ensure the continuation of their rights in this way. For a kingdom like Yodora, unless there is the good fortune of a Seventh Level Spiritual Ability Talent emerging, the throne belonged essentially to the royal family. "The current King?" Duan Xingjie nodded slightly and then inquired, "How is the King''s relationship with Gerson?" "..." Prince Bent unconsciously glanced at Gerson, hesitated for a moment, but still answered truthfully, "Quite intimate. After the collapse of the Life Empire, almost all of Gerson''s research funding came from my father." "When did the King start transferring authority to you?" Duan Xingjie asked again. "About twenty years ago," Prince Bent responded once more, as this was no secret. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "More specifically?" Duan Xingjie pressed, a seriousness emerging in his gaze. Even Chen Sihui, who was standing by, felt the same! Clearly, she also recognized the reason behind Duan Xingjie''s questions. And after getting the answer from Prince Bent, Chen Sihui''s heart shuddered! That point in time was shortly after the Ancient God awakened! "I need to see the King, right now!" Duan Xingjie said urgently. "..." Prince Bent was perplexed, but still agreed. In the current situation, not only if the Human Emperor''s Special Envoy wanted to see the King, but even if he wanted the throne, Bent would have to give it up, and he would have to do so with great eagerness! After Prince Bent went to make arrangements, Chen Sihui asked with some concern, "Are you sure you can handle this meeting alone?" "The President is watching over me," Duan Xingjie said calmly. "That''s good," Chen Sihui said, relieved. Just hearing Prince Bent''s response filled her with considerable pressure. If the King of the Yodora Kingdom had been contaminated, then the entire nation was not safe. Regardless of Gerson''s high status and significant influence, he was ultimately just a scholar and seldom came into contact with many people. But the King... Think about the first step when the Life Empire fell apart. It all started with the madness of the Life Empire''s Emperor! Devouring his own children, Chen Sihui, when she first learned of this info, deeply realized what madness brought by the Ancient God truly meant. It was a perversion against the rules of natural life, against oneself, filled with twisted changes! "However, you''d better send a message to Yang Jun now; get ready to face danger and shock," Duan Xingjie said again, "Under normal circumstances, I should further investigate other intel, then infer the King''s and this kingdom''s contamination level before making ample preparations. But since the President has ordered me to confirm the results as soon as possible, I can only cut the Gordian knot. At the very least, there is definitely a problem with the King, and it''s very likely that he is the most severely contaminated in the entire kingdom." "Understood!" Chen Sihui said, her expression grave. ``` Chapter 254 Madness! Absolute Madness! If they approached the King directly without thoroughly investigating the entire Kingdom, the outcome was indeed unpredictable. They must prepare for the worst-case scenario. Under this awareness, Chen Sihui hastily found Yang Jun, and everyone they brought was fully armed, stationed near the spaceship. All these spaceships came from Yodora and were equipped with jump engines. At this moment, Duan Xingjie was also following Prince Bent towards the kingdom. The location of the kingdom was a planet named Yodora. Indeed, this was the mother planet of the Yodora Kingdom. A very beautiful planet that appeared like a virgin forest devoid of intelligent life, filled with various dense plants and active creatures, as well as a variety of spectacular and magnificent natural scenery. "Father has long wanted to meet the envoy of Human Civilization, your arrival is actually timely," Prince Bent said enthusiastically to Duan Xingjie as he introduced the history of his mother planet and Yodora on the spaceship. He included some special scenic spots. However, Duan Xingjie''s attention was mostly captured by the first sentence he heard. The King has long wanted to meet them? Various speculations emerged in Duan Xingjie''s mind. They still didn''t know enough about the polluted spiritual ability users, but one thing was certain; even though they had turned into what normal people considered "madmen," they were significantly different from those who had completely lost their cognitive abilities. Polluted individuals still retained a certain logical thinking, though it was a logic that normal people found difficult to comprehend. Under such circumstances, the motive behind willingly meeting them was not that difficult to guess. Duan Xingjie glanced again at the respectful attitude of Prince Bent. The President adjusted the imprint on the back of his hand, adding a close-range reconnaissance feature. If Prince Bent had been eroded by the ancient god, the imprint would react. Surprisingly, Prince Bent seemed perfectly normal. "Prince Bent," Duan Xingjie asked, "how long has it been since you last met your father?" Bent was startled but answered truthfully, "To meet face-to-face, it''s been more than ten years, but I still keep in close communication with my father." Duan Xingjie nodded. His gaze shifted downward. The Royal Palace, they had arrived. It was a grand series of buildings situated atop beautiful mountains. As they disembarked from the spaceship, several Yodora maids in beautiful attire slowly walked out. Even though the species were different and aesthetics varied, one could still appreciate the maids'' excellence through their smooth skin and dignified demeanor. "His Majesty has been waiting for a long time," said a Yodora maid who seemed to be the leader, respectfully to Duan Xingjie, "Please, respected Envoy, follow me." "Okay," Duan Xingjie simply said. However, his left hand involuntarily twitched. There was a burning sensation! Very intense! Duan Xingjie''s heart immediately prayed to the President, but moments later, he felt the President''s gaze on him. This greatly settled his heart. However, as he followed the maid, Duan Xingjie began to feel increasingly uneasy. Too many! There were too many eroded people! From the maids, to the guard team, even the servants trimming plants and feeding animals, all had been eroded, and it was not just a simple erosion like Gerson''s! While these individuals seemingly appeared normal Yodora people on the surface, in reality, they could not be called "people". This level of erosion... was far worse than Duan Xingjie had anticipated. If the Royal Palace had already become like this, then how many of the Yodora people? "President, should we slow down?" Duan Xingjie couldn''t help but inwardly ask the President, "Blowing it up now would be unpredictable; perhaps we should wait until we get the technology and equipment to resolve the issue of erosion?" "..." Shen Hao did not reply immediately. Only after a long while did he slowly say, "No hurry, first let''s see." "Yes!" Duan Xingjie seemed to detect an underlying message, quickly adjusted his mindset, and prepared for everything. Soon, as two guards opened a room''s large door, Duan Xingjie saw the King. A Yodora person sitting on the throne, dressed in a luxurious suit of power armor, appeared both majestic and solemn. On the contrary, at first glance, Prince Bent visibly stiffened. This was not the attire one should wear when meeting an envoy from a Sovereign Country! Even this setting, including this posture of sitting on the throne, was not appropriate for the situation! Prince Bent had once seen his father meet an envoy of the Life Empire in a smaller study, dressed in everyday formal attire, with a warm smile, standing and waiting, even stepping forward to greet the envoy! And that wasn''t even an envoy from the Emperor of the Life Empire! What was happening with his father? Suddenly, Prince Bent felt uneasy. By then, the King had already spoken, "Welcome, Envoy, and thank you for your assistance to the Yodora Kingdom." Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The tone was not stern but also not particularly warm. Instead, it carried an air of superiority, as if he was not addressing an envoy from a Sovereign Country, but rather one of his own subordinates. This attitude, attentive to details and sharp in thought, could not have escaped Duan Xingjie''s notice. After a brief silence, he lifted his head and looked at the King before him. "It appears that your kingdom does not need our help?" "Not at all," the King didn''t speak, but Prince Bent, trembling, hurriedly said, "The emergence of Human Civilization saved our entire Yodora Kingdom. We deeply respect and are grateful for it. I hope your Excellency understands that my father means no disrespect!" He continually made eye signals to his father, his eyes filled with urgency and inquiry. Could it be that his father had gained the support of other forces? No, even if that were the case, he should have been informed first! Furthermore, the power of Human Civilization was not as simple as it seems on the surface; it was unfathomably profound. Even the remaining four major forces wouldn''t offend Human Civilization for the sake of Yodora Kingdom! What was going on? "It seems you have not confided your confidence to your son," Duan Xingjie said, looking intently at the King, his tone casual yet very serious. "Bent is still young. I have high hopes for him and have chosen a bright path for him," the King slowly stated, his presence gradually intensifying. His once clear eyes now looked somewhat murky and oddly peculiar as he stared at Duan Xingjie. He slowly added, "As for you all, including Human Civilization, you also have the chance to walk a great path." "Father!" Prince Bent couldn''t help but exclaim! What was his father really doing? Even if there truly was a power that could contend with Human Civilization joining them, could their Yodora Kingdom afford the cost of being a battleground between two forces? "Bent, my dearest child, forgive me for only sharing all of this with you now," the King slowly rose from his throne, spreading his arms. His aura grew vaster, even surpassing his original level, and continued to swell. Spiritual Energy even transformed into numerous tangible shadows twisting behind him. Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire Prince Bent''s eyes widened, fear incessantly surging in his heart. This power far exceeded his father''s supposed level, and more importantly, this presence completely differed from his understanding of his father! Moreover, a hard-to-describe sensation enveloped him, carrying a deep sense of dizziness, as if countless voices were whispering in his ears, making him subconsciously focus on listening. Only by instinctively moving closer to the Special Envoy did he feel a bit better. Then came a supremely terrifying, fearful sensation. What on earth was it? Was this person before him truly his father? "Would you really strike me, prepared to endure our wrath?" Duan Xingjie''s tone remained even, as if unfazed by any of it. In fact, he indeed wasn''t affected. Even the mark on the back of his hand did not offer any protection. Because it was simply unnecessary. Shen Hao thought pensively. Previously, Thorne couldn''t avoid being influenced, and Thorne and Duan Xingjie were of almost the same level. The biggest difference was that one had a Blue Elite Level Talent while the other had a Purple Epic Talent. Indeed, still fusing the Soul Talent with the "status" level wasn''t much of a problem. Purple Epic was already not weak. However, the King seemed completely unaware as he stretched like a giant beast, his form swelling and distorting, eyes continuously emerging from various parts of his body, and more tentacles extending. Spiritual Ability Mutant! Yet, unlike those seen in the lab before, the King seemed to still maintain some rational logic! "Why the anger? Look how beautiful, how perfect I am!" his tone turned sharp and excited, filled with incomparable obsession and madness. He even opened his arms, full of eyes and tentacles, his presence growing vaster, "This is the true essence of Spiritual Energy, the truth of the universe. I invite you to join such a beautiful, great evolution. Shouldn''t you feel grateful, fortunate?" Prince Bent was trembling altogether, seeming utterly unable to believe everything before his eyes! He suddenly remembered a rumor. A rumor about the Life Empire. The rumor that the self-destruction of the Life Empire was because the Emperor of the Life Empire had suddenly gone mad! He had previously disregarded that rumor, as the Emperor of the Life Empire was such a powerful being, he couldn''t possibly go mad. Yet the events unfolding before him uncontrollably brought this rumor to mind, bringing with it ultimate terror. Chapter 255 The Last Day of the Yodora Kingdom! Although Prince Bent had no idea what was happening, he knew that if a powerful civilization like the Life Empire could fall apart in a short time, Yodora wouldn''t be able to bear such a result! Moreover, it was rumored that the Emperor of the Life Empire had devoured all his own children! Prince Bent trembled even more violently, almost to the point of losing control! With a somewhat shrill cry, he yelled, "Father, please come to your senses!" "I am very clearheaded now, clearer than ever," the King, who by then was completely unrecognizable in appearance, still let out a mad cackle from amidst that twisting mass of tentacles, which were covered with eyes, "You can''t understand this feeling now, I don''t blame you, my child. The worms in the mud cannot comprehend the beauty of the starry sky. Once you merge with me, you will understand what true greatness is!" The King''s words plunged Prince Bent into indescribable fear and despair! Merge into one? His father really wanted to consume him, just like the Emperor of the Life Empire did! "Have you forgotten the fate of the Life Empire?" Prince Bent''s speech was becoming incoherent, "The Life Empire has been destroyed! Yodora will be destroyed too!" "No, you are wrong, I am completely different from that fool," the King''s tone suddenly returned to calm, "Yodora will not be destroyed. On the contrary, it will become the greatest kingdom! Far greater than the Life Empire, greater than the Justice Federation, greater than any other major power!" This statement once again prompted Duan Xingjie, who had been silent, to speak up, "How many have you eroded?" Your next chapter is on My Virtual Library Empire "Hehehe, hahahaha," the King laughed maniacally, and all the tentacles opened violently, "When you become a part of us, you''ll thank me!" Countless tentacles reached out towards them in an instant, moving with extreme speed! They seemed to pass directly through space, reaching them in a flash. Prince Bent screamed instinctively. But the next moment, the scream of the King was louder and more astonishing! All the tentacles recoiled as if electrocuted, rolling wildly, black liquid flowing from the eyes on the tentacles with a sizzling sound, and a multitude of agonizing screams emerged from within the tentacles, sounding particularly eerie. Duan Xingjie''s toxin was a Golden Legendary-level ability! The King''s level was indeed high, but how could he withstand it? The power of the Golden Legendary Level was not something that a mere few lower levels of advantage could overcome! Prince Bent was completely stunned by this scene. Just a second ago, he thought that he was definitely doomed and that the Yodora Kingdom would be destroyed as well. But in just the next second, everything turned around! "Thank you, thank you, the Yodora Kingdom will always be the most loyal vassal of human civilization!" The turmoil in Prince Bent''s heart was indescribable, he even wanted to kneel before the Human Emperor to pledge his loyalty. However, Duan Xingjie''s expression did not relax at all, and was extremely serious. "Before that, you should think about how to keep Yodora alive," he said. "..." Prince Bent was completely stunned. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But in the next moment, piercing screams came continuously, and countless murmurings swept over Prince Bent like a tide; the indescribable nausea almost overwhelmed his will, and he even felt as though his skin was about to split, as if uncontrollable creatures were about to roll out from beneath it! It wasn''t until Duan Xingjie patted his body, and the Imprint on his hand emitted a gentle glow, that the unbearable sensation was suppressed. But it was still not over. Before Prince Bent could express his gratitude, he saw the source of the screams. Monsters, they were all monsters! They were pouring in from outside the palace incessantly! Pieces of clothing remaining on some monsters indicated their identities. They were clearly the maids and guards from within the Royal Palace, and even some were the King''s consorts! "They all are!" Prince Bent''s emotions once again plunged into tremendous fear. It wasn''t only his father who had become a monster! The whole Royal Palace had completely become a nest of monsters! Yet, Duan Xingjie looked at him with a hint of pity, sighed lightly, and said, "It''s not just the palace." "Not just the palace?" Prince Bent turned his head to look at him, his incredulity making him stiff. Indeed it wasn''t just the palace. The reason Duan Xingjie had dealt with the King so cleanly and decisively was Shen Hao''s order, and Shen Hao had given this order because as the King was conversing with them, the entire Yodora Kingdom had completely descended into chaos! One after another, individuals of high status, along with their close subordinates, suddenly turned into monsters! They began to incessantly bite the people around them, and as they moved, one after another person uncontrollably mutated. Screams, shouts, and the sounds of massive destruction swept through all places in a short time! The Spiritual Ability Mutants, corrupted by pollution, acted as if they had received a command all at once, no longer disguising themselves! They were determined to turn their beloved Yodora into the first kingdom of the great evolution in the universe! But this was undoubtedly the doom of Yodora, the end of an entire civilization! Clearly, Yang Jun and the others had noticed this as well. They quickly armed themselves, defending the port, and slaughtered all the Yodora People who had mutated! Chapter 255 The Last Day of the Yodora Kingdom!_2 "This scene, it''s somewhat like the Blood Demon," Yang Jun watched the city that had already descended into complete chaos, took a deep breath, his eyes also filled with a certain shock. "These are far more formidable than the Blood Demon!" Chen Sihui said gravely, continually analyzing the data, "The efficiency of the pollution''s spread is simply incomparable to the Blood Demon, not to mention their strength! At this rate, within ten hours, the Yodora Kingdom will be destroyed!" "..." Yang Jun was silent for a moment before speaking deeply, "But we have also become far more formidable than before, waiting for the orders from the Mother Planet!" The orders from the Mother Planet came quickly. There was only one command! Exterminate the Mutants! Issuing this command did not take much time, nor did it require hesitation and struggle. For exterminating these mutants would indeed yield a significant amount of points! Only a few members of the Global United Front knew that Shen Hao had once issued a command, ordering the Analysis Department to plan a scheme that used the Yodora Kingdom as bait to massively attract Dimensional Creatures and exterminate them, in order to farm points. This plan had already been prepared. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But nobody had expected that the level of pollution within the Yodora Kingdom would have already reached such a terrifying state! Nearly all the high-level, all the spiritual ability users with any significant power, had been contaminated! They could no longer be called "humans"! "We must control the crisis that has erupted within the Yodora Kingdom!" "Yes, they are too close to us." "After being contaminated, although their thought logic has changed, it doesn''t mean they lack thought logic." "The first task, take control of those jump engine spaceships! We need to transport a large number of troops!" "..." One command after another was issued. The biggest problem right now was the lack of transportation capability! Human Civilization, although possessing a large number of spaceships, actually had little use for them before installing the jump engines. They simply could not transport troops to the Yodora Kingdom six hundred light-years away within such a short span of time. Fortunately, Yang Jun and others had already been dispatched earlier. Shen Hao could take on part of the transportation tasks. But the critical point was to take control of the spaceships! Including numerous factories that produced jump engines, they absolutely could not allow these places to be damaged! Prince Bent''s role became apparent at this time. Duan Xingjie, having taken Prince Bent along, connected him to the official network of the entire Yodora Kingdom for the first time. Fortunately, his authority as an heir had not been affected in any way, hence all the intelligence needed by Human Civilization was available! And after knowing the current state of the kingdom, Prince Bent plunged into indescribable despair and terror. He grasped at Duan Xingjie like he was trying to seize the last straw for salvation. "Sir, sir! Please do not abandon us, do not give up on us!" He didn''t know what else to say, his heart filled only with despair. However, Duan Xingjie grasped his hands in return. "Your Highness Bent." Duan Xingjie spoke very earnestly, "Your loyalty to the President has been seen, Human Civilization will not easily give up on its Affiliated Kingdom, but you all need to muster your spirits, need to resist. If you have already despaired to the point of wanting self-destruction, then we will not care." "!" Prince Bent, already in despair, could hardly believe what Duan Xingjie said. He had indeed nearly given up. At this moment, the Yodora Kingdom was teetering on the edge of destruction, let alone a Sovereign Civilization they had just met hours ago, even the Life Empire at its peak would have abandoned them! Emperor! The emperor of Human Civilization, this was what a true emperor was! Continue your journey with My Virtual Library Empire At this moment, an indescribable faith surged through his heart like a tsunami. "I am willing to dedicate everything I have for the great Emperor! Dedicate everything of Yodora!" Prince Bent shouted. Duan Xingjie solemnly nodded. However, observing Prince Bent''s reaction, Shen Hao somewhat understood. To expel the pollution affecting Prince Bent, the method he had employed was the President''s suppression. Even though it was not in its complete form, it still had an impact. But this was good news. Human Civilization needed the Yodora Kingdom, which not only possessed the technology and resources desperately needed by Human Civilization but now also held an abundance of points! They equally needed a reliable Prince Bent. However, the situation could not continue to deteriorate! The heavy burden seemed to fall on Yang Jun''s shoulders! "Everyone!" Yang Jun gazed at the three thousand warriors behind him, "The orders have been issued, we must continually divide our forces, conquer all ports harboring spaceships, and seize all crucial jump engine production bases, remember, the President is with us!" "Yes!" All the warriors responded in unison. In their hearts, there was that little fear. Not only because of the training over the past five and a half years, not because they were the elite of the elite, but because they clearly understood that every bit of their combat achievements would be transformed into the strength of the great Human Civilization! There was no clearer motivation than this! "Everything to win the Trial, everything for the eternal Humans! Move out!" Yang Jun yelled one last time. Including the team led by Chen Sihui, a force of four thousand people, divided into four groups. Among them, the hardest part was at the planet''s center, the jump engine production base, which was personally led by Yang Jun. But just in midair, they witnessed a scene that was extremely shocking! Not only was there pandemonium like the end of days within the city, but more so because, as far as the eye could see across the heavens and the earth, immense Dimensional Creatures continuously emerged from the dimensional void. In just a short period of time, there were at least a hundred! "They are attracted by spiritual energy!" Chen Sihui''s somewhat somber voice transmitted from the command channel. Dimensional Creatures are attracted by spiritual energy, and contaminated Spiritual Ability Mutants, are never short of spiritual energy! Clearly, the enemy they were facing was not just these Spiritual Ability Mutants! This scene even made many witnessing Yodora People despair to the point of committing suicide! Previously, just a dozen Dimensional Creatures had rendered the Yodora Kingdom powerless. But now, hundreds had appeared, continuing to emerge relentlessly! This was Purgatory, a veritable doomsday of Purgatory! Just a glance was enough to crush any hope in most Yodora People! However, the next moment, Yang Jun suddenly brightened! The Imprint on the back of his hand automatically radiated light, the invisible Dominator Domain covered his surroundings, and one by one, fully armed soldiers, already prepared, appeared before him. Reinforcements had arrived! "Wow, quite the spectacle." A voice tinged with astonishment came through. "Song Cheng!" Yang Jun''s eyes lit up. Brought over by the power of the Dominator Domain by Shen Hao, it was indeed Song Cheng and his "Cannon Team"! "Same old, you command, I support!" Song Cheng laughed heartily. This programmer, who initially had somewhat of an otaku aura, had completely changed now. Tall and handsome, adorned in a magic robe filled with intense magic power, what was truly astonishing was the cannon-like, extremely exaggerated "Magic Wand" in his hands! All the members of his huge team held Magic Wands as well, some equipped with exceedingly exaggerated gear. Song Cheng''s "Cannon Team" was originally an artillery support squadron! "It''s up to you!" Yang Jun knew his old friend''s ability well, at this moment, golden light surged, covering every warrior on the battlefield, "Charge!" A tremendous roar, in this kingdom engulfed in despair, suddenly ushered in hope! Some Yodora People who were frantically fleeing to face the doomsday clearly saw streaks of scorching light race across the sky, countless immense and ferocious Dimensional Creatures shattered under the light, turning into a rain of blood! Chapter 256 The Long-Awaited Points Feast! The scene was undoubtedly shocking. In this universe, it was not without conventional artillery weapons, and even the more advanced energy weapons had evolved. Yet, such weapons were more often used for wars and conflicts between civilizations. The Dimensional Creatures were different. Their bodies could freely traverse through high-dimensional space, and coupled with their strong life force, it could be said that apart from a few rare Spiritual Ability Weapons, one generally had to rely on powerful Spiritual Ability Users to truly combat Dimensional Creatures. This was one of the reasons why the status of Spiritual Ability Users was so esteemed! In such a case, the massive appearance of Dimensional Creatures was almost akin to a death sentence for a kingdom like Yudora! Many people would despair and commit suicide because of this, indeed. But now, what did they see? Those magical haloes were clearly conventional weapons, with all attacks emanating from spiritual energy! The Dimensional Creatures being torn apart one by one further confirmed this! S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The commander of the kingdom''s grand army, Reith, who had also fallen into deep despair, now looked up at the speed of light in the sky with eyes brimming perhaps with hot tears. "We haven''t been abandoned, we now have a new Sovereign Civilization!" Reith shouted over the command channel of the kingdom''s personal guard. This was followed by countless excited cheers. In such a situation, the mere fact that they had not been abandoned brought a sliver of extremely precious hope to people. Meanwhile, the voice of Prince Bent also spread over the network. "I am Bent, the first heir to the throne, my father, Chaius XII, has unfortunately perished. Now, I shall inherit the throne of the Kingdom of Yudora. My first royal decree all citizens, nobles, personal guards, must unconditionally obey the command of Human Civilization and combat the Dimensional Creatures..." This voice message from Prince Bent undoubtedly injected an immediate heart-strengthening drug into the hearts of those caught in chaos. Even though chaos still existed, everyone knew that they had not been abandoned by their trusted Sovereign Civilization. This fact alone prevented most of those who had chosen death. However, it was somewhat regrettable that the Extraordinary Power of this kingdom was too weak! Despite having a population of half a billion subjects, the number of Spiritual Ability Users did not exceed five million, roughly one successful Spiritual Ability User awakening per ten thousand people. Most of these five million were still at the Extraordinary First Stage, only about a hundred thousand people, in the kingdom''s personal guard, had reached the Second Stage. Those who had reached the Third Transcendent Stage numbered only about forty. It was noteworthy that even within the "Black Silver Mercenary Group", there were more than a dozen people at the Third Transcendent Stage. No wonder hiring mercenary groups was necessary to handle some Dimensional Creatures. It could only be said that the Spiritual Level in this Extraordinary Universe, although high, was hidden in Dimension Space and unable to benefit everyone. Thus, related technologies and resources, including the levels of Spiritual Ability Talents, possessed such exaggerated status. In this situation, the strength of the local forces hardly needed consideration. Fortunately, Shen Hao had already sent over more than twenty thousand elite forces, all above Level 17, in a short time! The first batch of transport spaceships with jump engines had arrived, and a large number of ready legions embarked on the spaceships heading to the battlefield. It wasn''t just the troops of Human Civilization, but also included the subsidiary forces of the Great Yan Civilization and Sky Spirit Civilization! In the past five years, it wasn''t just Human Civilization that had seen abundant development. Although the Great Yan Civilization and Sky Spirit Civilization didn''t have as good development conditions as Human Civilization, they excelled in having a strong Extraordinary foundation, and in terms of the number of soldiers at the Second Rank, they were almost as numerous as the troops of Human Civilization. With thousands as a basic unit, within a single day, a total of five million soldiers had surged in! This was all despite the limited number of transport spaceships and the cooldown restrictions on jump engine activations. However, with the influx of a large number of soldiers, the rapid collapse of Yudora Civilization was, at last, curbed. Shen Hao also continued to receive summary analysis reports from the frontlines. "The arrival rate of Dimensional Creatures is accelerating, the curve is as follows, currently maintaining at a descent rate of four hundred per hour, suspect that the spiritual attraction has increased due to the killed Dimensional Creatures." "All spaceships equipped with jump engines have been completely controlled twenty minutes ago, projected transport speed is eight hundred forty million daily." "The jump engine factories have sustained some damage but are maintaining a production efficiency of 74.5%." "As of the current state, the number of casualties in the Kingdom of Yudora has exceeded 120 billion." Explore more adventures at My Virtual Library Empire "The number of Spiritual Ability Mutants has exceeded one million, I have already moved and protected 1.8 million Spiritual Ability Users." "Aside from focusing on protecting certain production facilities, the facilities of Yudora Kingdom''s Civilization have suffered severe damages, with an overall production efficiency dropping by more than 40%." "As of now, over 180,000 warriors have been sacrificed, among them, 70,000 from the Great Yan Civilization, 90,000 from the Sky Spirit Civilization, and 20,000 from Human Civilization." "...." Accurate intelligence continually arrived from the frontlines, passed through the dual process of the Analysis Department and Fiora, and ultimately reached Shen Hao. Although Shen Hao could also closely observe the situation at the front, it was clear that he could not observe with such precision. After processing, the data in front of him became even simpler and clearer. Combined with Shen Hao''s observations, it vividly displayed the current situation at the front. Truth be told, it seems good at a glance, but the situation is actually not very good. The biggest trouble lies in the ceaseless influx of Dimensional Creatures, and their numbers are ever increasing. Most of these Dimensional Creatures have reached the Third Transcendent Level of Extraordinary Life, equivalent to the "Golden Core Stage" in the Cultivation System, each capable of causing tremendous destruction. Most of the sacrifices stem from battles with these Dimensional Creatures. More importantly, some of these Dimensional Creatures can also bring pollution! Yes, some, but not all. Yet even so, it remains extremely troublesome. Because where they pass, vast numbers of Yodora People mutate into Spiritual Ability Monsters. As soon as they are contaminated and mutate, even ordinary people can evolve towards the Second Extraordinary Stage in a very short time. The richer the area is with Spiritual Energy, the more this is the casetruly "Innate Spiritual Power Sacred Bodies"! In a sense, Yudora''s Old King sees this pollution mutation as "the most perfect evolution," and indeed, from the perspective of the Ancient God, he is not wrong. Apart from losing one''s humanity and self, both strength and growth speed indeed undergo a qualitative change. This made Shen Hao start to suspect that the previous Undead Trials seemed to be a kind of "simulation exercise" of this high-status pollution. It indeed too closely resembled it. Viewing the Undead World as the same kind of status pollution wouldn''t be too far off either. And such crises all share one common trouble. The longer it drags on, within a vicious cycle, the harder it becomes to solve! "We must contain the appearance of Dimensional Creatures," Shen Hao precisely identified the key to breaking the vicious cycle and solving the problem. Although these Dimensional Creatures also brought him a large number of points. Dimensional Creatures of the twentieth level, a level of Extraordinary Tier never seen in the previous trials, each one''s basic point value could stabilize at the level of 30 million to 200 million depending on the rank. Not to mention there was a five-times points hack. Thus, within just one day, Shen Hao astonishingly gained 800 trillion points, taking a significant step from the total points required for the Level 26 Mall, satisfying the requirement towards the Level 27 Mall. It truly was a long-missed points feast! However, the cost was somewhat large. The sacrificed warriors were all elites! With enough Jump Engines and further research on Spiritual Energy and Dimensional Creatures, obtaining the same amount of points wouldn''t require the current sacrifices. Thus, Shen Hao still thought about how to quickly control the development of the situation. "Dimensional Creatures are attracted by Spiritual Energy," Shen Hao quickly devised a plan and ordered, "rapidly mobilize enough troops, concentrate on the planet with the most invasions of Dimensional Creatures!" Under this circumstance, he had no choice but to act. And what he needed to do was not just as simple as eliminating Dimensional Creatures! As an "Emperor," humans were an extension of his power! The order was rapidly conveyed and executed; however, at this moment in the Yodora Kingdom, a wave of pessimism and despair began to spread again. Everyone could see that the number of Dimensional Creatures was increasing more and more, as if endlessly, without a glimpse of hope for cessation! At this moment, on the direly affected Zacharias Planet, a large group of people was gathering within a temporary defensive line. They had two things in commonthey were not Yodora people and all were Spiritual Ability Users! The Yodora Kingdom is a kingdom primarily focused on economic trade, constantly constructing life planets, providing cheap and high-quality labor, creating favorable production environments, and attracting investments from across the universe. Among which, naturally included the "Company Alliance," one of the five greatest forces in the universe! The Company Alliance is the most unique among the universe''s five most powerful forces, as it can''t truly be called a single force but is a coalition of numerous big and small companies, united for their common interests. There are even fierce internal competitions among them, yet they maintain high unity in some areas of interest! Currently, this group of powerful Spiritual Ability Users indeed came from the Company Alliance, or rather, their backing investment companies, all were members of the Company Alliance. Chapter 257 Shen Hao Descends! ``` As the crisis erupted, the psychic ability users of the Company Alliance, led by the president of the Alliance''s Yodora Branch, had pooled their power together. They went to great lengths to avoid all dimensional creatures and those spiritual ability mutants which were clearly not simple beings. Even so, their losses were still heavy. Because there were also spiritual ability mutants lying in ambush among them. It was the president who made a decisive call, expelling all members who had deeper ties with the royal family or other Yodora nobles, only keeping the psychic ability users who had not been in the Yodora Kingdom for long, barely maintaining their safety. Yet, even so, pessimism and despair still gathered among these people. "There is no chance left." A psychic ability user who looked like a fish and lived within a floating globule of water spoke with bleak certainty, "The dimensional creatures are multiplying here in Zacharias, and these creatures are drawn to the corpses of their own kind. The more we kill, the more enemies we have. No civilization could change the fate of this planet!" "I don''t believe it, why would such a thing happen!" Another psychic ability user, resembling a lizard, buzzed as it shook its tail excitedly, "Dimensional creatures don''t have such characteristics!" "That''s just because you don''t know." The fish-like psychic ability user sneered, "Your company is just a third-rank company, it''s normal for you not to know. Ever since the Life Empire had its incident, the nature of dimensional creatures has changed!" The lizard-looking psychic ability user stood frozen on the spot, glancing around, then, in a plea for help, looked towards their president. This was a humanoid psychic power user, with an appearance very similar to humans, and a long tail like that of a rat. Continue reading on My Virtual Library Empire The Company Alliance similarly categorized companies into twelve levels, and indeed, a third-level company was relatively weak, but the president came from an eighth-level company! Even as a middle-ranking member of this company, he was capable of serving as the president of a branch in a civilization like the Yodora Kingdom. But even so, facing the gaze of the lizard-like psychic ability user, this strong psychic named Yade could only remain silent. Silence said it all. The behavior and threat level of dimensional creatures indeed had undergone a drastic change twenty years ago! sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It even led to the destruction of the Life Empire. Facing this answer, the lizard-like psychic ability user seemed unable to accept it, suddenly standing up: "We can''t just wait to die here, we must seek Human Civilization, let them use their spaceships to escort us out! Damn it, we are members of the Company Alliance!" There were quite a few with similar sentiments. However, there were also scoffers. Still, the fish-like psychic ability user. "Human Civilization is just the new Sovereign Civilization of Yodora Civilization, the rules and regulations of the Company Alliance don''t work well under such circumstances." He seemed to mock the newcomers present, "Even applying for arbitration through the Alliance is useless. Don''t forget, all our investments in the Yodora Kingdom have completely failed, we''ve lost our greatest value, even if we survive, we''ll be dismissed by the company." Just one sentence laid bare the harsh reality. In the Company Alliance, every individual''s value is tied to their commercial valuewithout commercial value, even a powerful psychic ability user means nothing! Even if they survive, they''ll be audited and stripped of every last bit of value they possess! This is reality! Under such immense despair, some had already collapsed completely. The lizard-like psychic ability user even tremblingly pulled out a spiritual pistol they carried, pressing it against their own head, ready to escape this unbearable despair with such an act. But just at that moment, Yade, who had been silent until now, suddenly said, "There''s something I don''t understand." Just this one sentence attracted everyone''s attention. Including the Lizard Man prepared to end his life in such an undignified way. They didn''t know what Yade was about to say, but at that moment, Yade indeed displayed an unusually composed demeanor. "Look up at the sky," Yade pointed outside the window, "the troops of Human Civilization have increased again, each one a powerful psychic ability user. They''ve sent over three million psychic ability soldiers to this planet alone. So, facing a planet doomed to be completely destroyed by dimensional creatures, why send such a mighty legion? What''s the interest?" Some people were taken aback. And they began to ponder involuntarily. Including the lizard-like psychic ability user. Right, what is the interest? As psychic ability users of the Company Alliance, they were already accustomed to considering every issue from the perspective of interest. "Maybe it''s for the astounding number of spiritual ability creatures?" someone ventured tentatively. Dimensional creatures inherently represent interests, though the risk of hunting them has increased, especially after the characteristics of dimensional creatures changed, but this also caused the value of the creatures themselves to skyrocket, reaching an unprecedented peak after the self-dismemberment of the Life Empire. However, even this answer was rejected by Yade. "If that were the case, those corpses of dimensional creatures would be constantly transported away, but they haven''t been doing so." Although hidden here, those present could still observe the battlefield through satellite privileges. Some battlefields were even being live-streamed to boost the confidence of those who were still alive. Human Civilization, indeed, didn''t show any eagerness for the flesh of dimensional creatures. ``` After all, human civilization had already obtained what it most needed in the killing of dimensional creatures, and in the face of insufficient military forces, it was clearly unnecessary to risk soldiers'' lives to collect some "spiritual energy resources." However, to those present, it was indeed incomprehensible. So, what exactly was human civilization after? It couldn''t really just be for an affiliated kingdom that they had known for only a day''s time, could it? That would be the biggest joke in the universe. "The strength of human civilization is very strong," Yade said again, "extremely strong. If it weren''t for only a part of it being attracted by the ''Dimension Vortex,'' I have no doubt that their true strength would be at the second tier of the entire universe, just below the current Four Great Forces. According to some ''friends,'' among the spiritual ability users dispatched by human civilization, there are several who possess at least a Divine Third Layer spiritual ability talent, and even the possibility of a talent on the God-tier can''t be ruled out!" "!" All those present were shocked by these words. Even the fish-like spiritual ability user uncontrollably blew a series of bubbles within its water sphere. Divine Third Layer! What did this entail? In this universe, if a force had a spiritual ability user with an Extraordinary Fourth Stage Divine Third Layer talent, then it would inevitably become a second-tier force! Even if there was only one person, it would be the same! The reason why the past Five Great Forces and the current Four Great Forces were so powerful was that each of them had hundreds of spiritual ability users with Divine Third Layer talents! And now, several such individuals had emerged in this civilization? Even among second-tier civilizations, this would surely be considered strong! "And more so," Yade spoke again, this time as if to reinforce not only his own confidence but also that of everyone else, he emphasized, "these spiritual ability users suspected of having Divine Third Layer talents are all at the Third Rank! No force would risk Third Rank holders of Divine Third Layer talent, therefore, I have every reason to believe that human civilization has the strength and the confidence to resolve this ''Spiritual Energy Crisis''!" Indeed, this was the reason Yade remained calm up to this point. Even though he did not know how human civilization would resolve it, he trusted his judgment. And he looked forward with genuine anticipation. As a middle management personnel of a Ninth-level Company, he was privy to certain secrets. "Spiritual Energy Crisis" was one of them. Before the self-collapse of the Life Empire, this term had never been heard of. Spiritual roots had always been considered a miracle bestowed by the creator upon all life, the truth of the universe, the reliance for all forces to keep moving forward. Only recently had it finally begun to show its terrifying side. To put it bluntly, even the strongest companies within the Company Alliance, facing the current situation, would have to pay a heavy price. How would a civilization that had only one galaxy and nine planets transferred here resolve this? Various possibilities emerged in Yade''s mind. And after one day, the preparations of human civilization finally came to an end. After a day''s worth of transportation, over ten million warriors from human civilization were scattered across this planet. Yes, they were all from human civilization! And not an alliance of human civilization and affiliated civilizations. They did not idle away this day either, and with high efficiency, they frenziedly slaughtered every dimensional creature that dared poke its head out from the Dimension Space, regardless of how many more appeared. Even the concentration of spiritual energy within the entire planet saw a terrifying increase. It wasn''t just spiritual ability users who could feel it; even ordinary people could sense the growth in their physical fitness. This was the power of spiritual energy! And when everything was finally ready, Shen Hao arrived! The moment Shen Hao arrived, all human soldiers, at the same instant, converged a massive power in the void, forming an imprint! It was the imprint that represented Shen Hao! In that instant, countless powers continuously converged upon Shen Hao and then transformed into a tremendous domain. The Dominator Domain! It enveloped the entire planet directly! Yes, this was Shen Hao''s plan. Under normal circumstances, even Shen Hao, who had reached Level 29, could not extend his Dominator Domain to such an extent. But the "Emperor" was not just capable of distributing his power among the people. It could also draw strength from the people! Chapter 258 Even the Divine is no match! This also counts as one of Shen Hao''s research achievements over the past five and a half years, concerning his profession and personal ability. As a unique mythical profession, [Emperor] differed from some of the other professions. Professions lacking unique characteristics could more or less obtain magic suitable for themselves, no matter what the profession. But not Shen Hao. He could only conduct research by himself. At the moment, one of the research outcomes was manifested. All warriors'' Imprints, although also Emperor''s Seals, were different from those previous marks that drew power from Shen Hao; these were meant to offer their own power to the Emperor. Unlike Shen Hao''s power transfer, which could transcend distance with the help of the ability [Divine Descent] and the [Emperor] profession. If he wanted to draw strength from everyone else, the current range was limited to within the galaxy. That''s why he had to arrange these tens of millions of warriors on this planet. And at this moment, in an instant, the entire planet was under Shen Hao''s domain! "Truly a unique feeling," Shen Hao murmured in his heart. The power received from the people, in terms of quality, originally could not match his own, as most were merely cultivators at the Extraordinary Second Stage, with various directions of cultivation. Magic Power, Spiritual Power, even blood and Qi... everything was included. However, once these powers reached the interior of Shen Hao''s body, they could easily convert into his own power, making little difference in use. Perhaps the quality still did not reach the Extraordinary Fourth Stage level, but the sheer quantity far surpassed the limits of the third tier of extraordinary! Thus, he was able to incorporate the entire planet into his Domain! Shen Hao experienced this for a few seconds before moving on without wasting time. As the Domain spread, with Shen Hao doing nothing, the entire planet remained unchanged, all within it, including those powerful Spiritual Ability Users, were completely unaware. Even the Dimensional Creatures continued to appear one after the other. But the next moment! The world, stood still! Discover exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire Unlike the previous silent stillness, this moment''s halt did not encompass the people''s ability to think. Therefore, everyone could clearly feel that their bodies, along with everything around them, were completely immobilized! sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the entire planet, the most powerful Spiritual Ability Users were Yade and his group. But at this moment, this group from the Company Alliance, with insight and vision far surpassing small nations like Yodora, each and every one of them fell into immense shock! Yade was no exception! What had happened? His entire being was violently shaking; forget moving his fingers, he couldn''t even move his eyeballs, only able to keep looking at what he had just seen. From his angle, facing the window, he could vividly see that the entire city outside was the same! Dust floating in the air, leaves that had lifted into the breeze, even including the bubbles and ripples within the water bubbles of the fish-like Spiritual Ability Users! Everything, completely motionless! So, what exactly was happening? Such a scene was beyond Yade''s comprehension; he even wondered if he was trapped in an illusion! But he and everyone else could still feel the terror behind this power! An entire planet, all at a standstill, could a god accomplish this? What followed was even more shocking. Like a transition from utmost stillness to extreme motion! Countless streams of Spiritual Energy, as if drawn by an unknown force, began to move wildly! This included the Spiritual Energy within their bodies and that emanating from each Dimensional Creature! Yade, with indescribable fear, clearly saw a Dimensional Creature, halfway through its emergence from Dimension Space outside the window, directly crushed by an invisible force into its most primal flesh, also converging towards the sky non-stop! What overpowering Spiritual Energy! So immense it was beyond imagination! Yade couldn''t fathom what kind of power could do such a thing. Could it be some super-large Spiritual Ability Equipment? Right, it must be Spiritual Ability Equipment! Some new technology! Yade racked his brains, using his superficial understanding, trying to comprehend what was happening before him! Compared to a Spiritual Ability User achieving this, some powerful Spiritual Ability Equipment seemed more plausible! Until his inner turmoil was vicious, his gaze fixed on the sky where something emerged C a colossal hand! It was a hand that seemed to cover the heavens and the earth, beyond description by words! Had Yade been able to move his eyeballs at that moment, they would undoubtedly be contracting intensely! Especially when he saw a "pot" just as gigantic suddenly appear in that huge hand, drawing in the vast Spiritual Energy, along with all Dimensional Creatures and the flesh of the Spiritual Ability Mutants, into its mouth! "That''s not some Spiritual Ability Equipment! It''s a Spiritual Ability User!" Upon this realization, Yade was greatly impacted! He understood what the other party was doing, but because he understood, it was that much harder to accept! Casually controlling a planet, effortlessly sweeping up all Spiritual Energy on it! Chapter 258 Divines Are Not Much After All!_2 Is this a Spiritual Ability User? Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No, this is a God! A real God! Even the most powerful Spiritual Ability Users mentioned in the legends, those with the so-called Divine Third Layer Talent, the so-called Fourth Stage! They are far inferior to the power of this gigantic hand! "What in the universe has happened!" It was only after everything had calmed down and he found that he could move again that Yade remained stiff, stunned, his entire brain overwhelmed by the scene he had just witnessed, losing the ability to think. It wasn''t just him; all the other Spiritual Ability Users present felt the same. They might not have all witnessed that scene, but they all felt the inability to move, as well as the extraction of their Spiritual Energy! Those who had witnessed, like the fish and lizard Spiritual Ability Users, were shivering uncontrollably, their eyes nearly bulging out of their sockets. A long, long time passed without anyone making a sound! Until, an incredibly excited voice, even trembling with excitement, came through the city''s broadcast from Prince Bent. "Citizens of Zacharias Planet, you are now safe. The great Human Emperor has personally taken action, saving the entire planet, saving us all..." The rest of the speech was all praise for the great Human Emperor! But what Yade and others could remember was only one sentence! Human Emperor! The giant hand from just now, everything that had happened, it all came from the Emperor of Human Civilization! "Even gods are no match!" Yade muttered, his eyes suddenly blazing with intensity as he fiercely turned to everyone, "Did you record it? Did you get all of that just now on tape?" The others, as if waking from a dream, hurriedly went to check various devices. But there was nothing. Nothing at all! What Shen Hao had released in that moment was only the minds of the people; the rest of the space was essentially frozen. This was the manifestation of Extraordinary Rules, the very essence of Extraordinary power! Perhaps some devices and Equipment could still record, but clearly, the Extraordinary Level of this world was not enough to do so. However, not having recorded anything substantial didn''t discourage Yade and the others. On the contrary, as they gradually recovered from that overwhelmingly shocking emotion, they became incredibly excited! "Human Civilization! Human Civilization!" Yade even clenched his fists and roared, "This is an opportunity, our opportunity!" Such a powerful civilization, such a formidable existence, could not possibly emerge without making a sound. The only reason he could think of was that this civilization had, in the past, never stepped into the mainstream society of the universe! Perhaps out of disdain, perhaps out of unwillingness, but regardless of the reason, they had now stepped out! That signified immense opportunities and benefits! One need not even consider the other aspects of Human Civilization''s strength; just the Human Emperor alone was enough to shake the entire universe! And now, at a time when no one else had made contact, they, representing the Company Alliance, would make the very first contact! The significance and benefits of this, not to mention just the Yodora Civilization''s failed investment, even if the losses had been tenfold worse, would be enough for them to recover! With a shared understanding, everyone''s hearts were ablaze with excitement! And this was actually Shen Hao''s intention. The reason he did not freeze their thoughts was precisely to use this rare opportunity to demonstrate the mighty power of the entire Human Civilization! Even if the Trial remained difficult, even if Human Civilization''s actual strength was not that great, Human Civilization''s biggest trump card held power that surpassed civilization levels! That trump card was Shen Hao himself! Shen Hao''s confidence in himself still abounded! He was certain. Even if among the other eight civilizations participating in the Trial, there were Chosen Ones who had reached the Fourth Stage, their strength might not be greater than his own! Unless they too possessed Mythical Talent. But Mythical Talents are not so easily found. "This deterrence should be enough," Shen Hao reviewed the plan and paid special attention to the reactions of the strongest Spiritual Ability Users on the planet before withdrawing his gaze. Actually, it might have been more prudent to step into the Fourth Stage and then come forward openly. But that would take too long. Human Civilization needs to increase its strength at the fastest speed! Apart from points, indigenous civilizations are the best sources of interest! "The next planet!" Shen Hao descended upon another planet. The Mother Planets of the Yodora life forms are relatively close to each other; some of them don''t even require the transportation of soldiers, as they can leverage the power of the warriors just the same. As for the farther Mother Planets, a slower approach isn''t an issue. So, with Shen Hao personally taking action, in just half a day, the crisis of the Yodora was resolved! In total, forty-two trillion points were gained! Only eight trillion points away from unlocking the Level 27 Mall. And even so, such a massive amount boosted the performance value of Human Civilization greatly! It soared directly to the first rank of civilization! Together with Shen Hao''s performance value, it also occupied the first place among the Chosen Ones'' values! Although it didn''t exceed the second place by much, and though it is very possible that most civilizations simply haven''t encountered such events rather than lacking the ability to gain points on a large scale. Regardless, this occasion still made Human Civilization stand out among the rest of the Trial Civilizations. It will inevitably attract the attention of countless Chosen Ones. Experience more tales on My Virtual Library Empire Besides, the "Refining Spirit Pot," a Red Mythical-level Equipment, also brought in a huge harvest. As Red Mythical-level Equipment, even the Spiritual Energy polluted and corroded by the Ancient God Rank can be refined into pure Spiritual Liquid! This Spiritual Liquid is no simple matter. It''s virtually an all-purpose resource. Whether it''s used for cultivating Extraordinary plants, feeding Extraordinary livestock, or for Cultivation, it can play a tremendous role in all areas. The amount of Spiritual Liquid obtained this time far exceeds the amount refined from "defective goods" over the past five and a half years. One can only say that trials are dangerous, but the benefits gained from them far surpass those obtained during rest periods. Moreover, there''s another gain. Besides the entire Yodora Kingdom becoming a force of Human Civilization, Human Civilization has also opened a pathway to the indigenous civilizations. After the crisis in the Yodora Kingdom was resolved, envoys from the Company Alliance had already respectfully submitted their requests for diplomacy. Shen Hao took this quite seriously. For this, a meeting was convened on purpose. "The Company Alliance is an interest collective that chases only profits," Shen Hao said while looking at the gathered intelligence during the meeting, "They only sent a high-level manager from a Level 9 Company as an envoy, which shows that they are not fully convinced of our strength and are somewhat skeptical." Yes, this is something that everyone can see. And it makes sense. While Shen Hao showed unparalleled power that day, he ultimately left no written evidence behind. The only proof is the testimony of the participants. At most, there are also some traces left within the Kingdom of Yodora. In such a case, it''s entirely possible that everything was just an Illusion Technique. And this is precisely what Shen Hao intentionally did. Human Civilization needed to make a splash but not too big of one at once. Too big, and the benefits might not be digestible in a short time while the risks would continuously increase, making it not worth the cost. At least, the current level is just right. "We need to create a suitable identity background to meet with envoys from the Company Alliance and other indigenous civilizations," somebody officially proposed, "It needs to be mysterious enough, powerful enough, and also be able to explain what we need and what we lack. I have a suggestion; maybe we can start with the cycle of civilization''s rise and fall in this universe over tens of thousands of years." Chapter 259 How Much Do You Know About the Universes Doomsday When it comes to this topic, it''s impossible not to mention a special concept. Long before entering this universe and coming into contact with the "Black Silver" Mercenary Group, a native civilization, Human Civilization had tried to make these natives aware of the existence of the Civilization Trial. To everyone''s surprise, the result was inconceivable. Unrecognizable! That''s right, even if all information related to the Civilization Trial was explained to them face-to-face, all the natives would lose their memories without any awareness, and their cognition would even become distorted. What was universally known within the entire Human Civilization was completely unknown to the natives! Unless, the natives formally joined them or one of the two Affiliated Civilizations. Only then could this cognitive restriction be lifted. Although Human Civilization had already recognized the mighty power of the Civilization Trial, in this regard, it was undoubtedly displayed once again with exquisite and vivid detail. In light of this, the Analysis Department believes that this rule is very likely for the protection of the civilizations participating in the Trial. After all, once the indigenous civilization becomes aware of the Civilization Trial, the consequences could be unpredictable and the indigenous civilizations with enough strength might pay close attention to the civilizations participating in the Trial while they are still not powerful enough in the early stages. Even worse, there''s a significant chance it could directly attract the attention of the Ancient Gods! Should such a situation arise, the threat to the Trial Civilizations would be devastating. Explore stories at My Virtual Library Empire Under these rules, Human Civilization, indeed, has a great deal of latitude in how it explains its own identity and origin! It didn''t require careful thought before, but now, with the platform of the Yodora Kingdom and the unique performance of Human Civilization in the Yodora incident, more and more powers will start to pay attention. Making a unified explanation has become urgent. One plan after another has been brought out for discussion. Ultimately, Shen Hao selected one of them. However, choosing a plan was not the end of it, as a series of follow-up preparations were needed, including changing some of the public and internet information. Otherwise, even with the power of the Civilization Trial, it was unpredictable to what extent cognition could be distorted. Besides that, other interests from the Yodora incident also needed to be quickly assimilated. Shen Hao did not completely sweep clean all the Spiritual Energy from every Life Planet within the Yodora Kingdom. Instead, he deliberately left three Life Planets, still retaining a substantial number of Dimensional Creatures'' corpses, keeping the concentration of Spiritual Energy at a proper ratio to continue attracting more Dimensional Creatures. The purpose, of course, was for points and resources. It also allowed for training soldiers and experimenting. Experiments on the effects of the Cultivation and Magic systems against Dimensional Creatures were conducted, including some technological weapons. As a result, the total points Shen Hao earned still maintained a rate of increase of sixty to seventy trillion per day. Just three days after the end of the Yodora Kingdom incident, Shen Hao''s total points had reached a hundred trillion! This directly opened up the Level 27 Mall! "Although this Trial is difficult, it''s also a great opportunity to upgrade the Store Level!" Shen Hao was quite looking forward to it. Apart from the Chosen One Mall, many technologies obtained from the Yodora Kingdom were also being rapidly digested. Shen Hao had already seen the relevant reports. Better than expected by a large margin. The reason being, the crucial technologies within the Yodora Kingdom, from a technological standpoint, were not that advanced. They just involved special "Spiritual Ability Domains." If considered as part of the "Spiritual Power System," they were roughly at Level 22 or Level 23. With the current technology of Human Civilization, it could be quickly integrated. Within just one week, the production line for Human Civilization''s very own Jump Engines had officially started. This included engines for some large spaceships. The report stated that with the addition of more production lines and the full utilization of the Yodora Kingdom''s productive capacity, in no more than a year''s time, all current spaceships could be retrofitted. That represented a transport capacity capable of moving tens of billions of people at once! In addition, other Spiritual Ability Equipment, including some unique Spiritual Ability Weapons, were also under research. In no more than six months, Human Civilization''s strength within the Spiritual Power System would completely surpass that of the Yodora Kingdom. But, this was still a bit slow. Hence, the members of the Global United Front took contacts with the Company Alliance and other native powers seriously and held high expectations. Time quickly advanced to half a month later. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A spaceship, entirely white and seeming exceptionally smooth and bright, like a white star in the dark universe, jumped into the designated space jump port of Human Civilization and then slowly approached the Human Mother Planet. It was the official Envoy sent by the Company Alliance. The lead ambassador''s name was "Roddy." He came from the Level 9 Company "Bolis." Bolis was a company specializing in Spiritual Energy Resources as its main product, with a core business of collecting various Spiritual Energy Resources, processing them, and then making them into various products. This was also why Bolis took the initiative to volunteer and send a high-level company official as an ambassador to Human Civilization. Whether or not Human Civilization was as powerful as it claimed, at least one thing was clearthey controlled a vast number of Dimensional Creatures'' resources. Chapter 259 How Much Do You Know About the Universes Doomsday_2 They were even continuously acquiring Dimensional Creatures! Just this one point was enough for Human Civilization to be esteemed guests of the Bolis Company. At this moment, Roddy was sitting in the bright and spacious captain''s quarters, holding a glass of wine that floated in front of him, and he looked interestedly at Yade, who sat across from him, as he spoke: "Supervisor Yade, haven''t you not only returned to your original position but also possibly advanced even further? Why are you still so tense? That''s not like you." "Director Roddy." Yade''s expression was indeed tightly strung and extremely serious, "I''m not nervous for myself, but for the work we are about to undertake; I must emphasize to you once again, that the Human Emperor possesses power far beyond our understanding!" "Yes, I know." Roddy still appeared unconcerned, only chuckling lightly as he said, "A possessor of Spiritual Ability Talent at Divine Third Layer of the Extraordinary Fourth Stage, he is indeed a significant figure. That''s why I was dispatched on first contact. They have been given adequate attention, haven''t they? You know, there are not insignificant differences even among significant figures. Not every ''significant figure'' is a member of the Justice Federation or a director of a Twelfth-level Company." The possessor of Spiritual Ability Talent at Divine Third Layer of the Extraordinary Fourth Stage certainly holds a very high status. Seen across the entire universe, they would be a very significant figure indeed. But as Roddy said, they had already given him plenty of attention. Roddy himself was not simple either. His appearance was very similar to humans, with similar height and limbs, fair skin, and, by Human Civilization''s aesthetic, quite handsome features, with light white irises that added an extra charm. Additionally, he was a possessor of Level 8 Spiritual Talent and was just one step away from advancing to the Extraordinary Fourth Stage. If it weren''t for a soul injury that made a complete breakthrough difficult, he could have at least been a "General Manager" of a Level 9 Company, just waiting to directly become one of the company directors instead of merely holding the position of a "manager." Even so, this was enough for him to hold significant positions within most of the powers in the universe. Sending him on first contact was sufficient indication of their seriousness. However, in the face of such an attitude, Yade was not the slightest bit relaxed. Because he had witnessed with his own eyes the moment when Shen Hao had acted. That massive hand that seemed capable of clasping an entire planet left an indelible impression; in Yade''s view, even the strongest in the entire universe might not be as powerful as this Human Emperor! Unfortunately, his voice carried little weight. That was why he was so tense at this moment. However, fortunately, Roddy still demonstrated his professionalism. Stay tuned with My Virtual Library Empire As the spaceship was nearing, he tucked away his casual demeanor and became stern and respectful. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, he was going to the turf of a "significant figure." Even if it was "professional pretense," he had to show the right attitude. Yet, as the spaceship approached the Human Mother Planet under the escort of several ships, Roddy began to notice some unusual aspects. "This planet is so vast, yet the gravity is only to this extent." Roddy recorded in his personal terminal, "It likely possesses an ultra-large anti-gravity system, which speaks to astounding financial resources." Because this is completely uneconomical. To create such a huge low-gravity planet, the cost would be enough to construct dozens, if not hundreds, of ordinary-size Life Planets. If you weren''t immensely wealthy, you simply wouldn''t do this. With this realization, there had to be adjustments made in the content of the cooperation. With this knowledge, the spaceship finally entered the interior of the planet. But the moment it entered the atmosphere, Roddy''s demeanor suddenly changed; this time, his surprise was nearly impossible to conceal. He sensed Spiritual Energy! Dense Spiritual Energy! "Aren''t they afraid of attracting Dimensional Creatures?" Roddy encountered something a bit beyond his understanding for the first time. Obviously, for Transcendents unaware of Extraordinary Elements, the omnipresent Extraordinary Elements on the Human Mother Planet automatically converted into their own system of power! Yet, all Spiritual Ability Users draw Spiritual Energy by connecting to the omnipresent Dimension Space, pulling it from Dimension Space! Spiritual energy would never disperse into the air like this! Especially after an unknown colossal change had occurred in Dimension Space. How could such a concentration of spiritual energy not attract dimensional creatures? Rodi''s gaze finally became grave. The only guess was that Human Civilization possessed means to prevent dimensional creatures from being attracted by spiritual energy! This was unheard of! "Manager Rodi!" At this moment, his assistant sent a notification, "Human Civilization has sent their itinerary." "Send it to me." Rodi said solemnly. He glanced at the itinerary, which seemed quite ordinary. First, meet with the officials responsible for their reception, then proceed to inspect some product centers, and finally conduct cooperation negotiations. "What level is this Deputy Director of the Business Reception Department?" Rodi asked. "Roughly equivalent to mid-to-upper management." The assistant obviously understood. "..." Rodi remained silent. The level of the reception personnel could largely reflect the importance placed by the civilization. And such a level, either meant they did not value the Company Alliance, or they did not value him, and clearly, the latter was more likely! This was further confirmed after he actually met the reception personnel. "On behalf of Human Civilization, I welcome the arrival of the envoys from the Company Alliance." This was an official named Edo Besarlius, a Northern Alliance person, his face wore a refined smile, neither too subtle nor overly enthusiastic. Edo was also a Chosen One, a Blue Talent holder, and before the Civilization Trial, he was the CEO of a large company, extremely skilled, reaching the world''s top level. After receiving this task, he had twelve times the expectations for the so-called "companies" within this universe. "Thank you for your welcome, Mr. Edo." Rodi bowed gracefully, with his handsome face, he looked less like a manager and more like a noble. "Please follow me this way." Edo smiled, "However, before we officially start the inspection, we would like to understand one basic thingbeing one of the most dominant forces in the universe, how much does the Company Alliance understand about the cosmic apocalypse that is currently occurring in the universe?" Rodi''s just-taken step suddenly stiffened in place. Including the smile on his face! His pupils involuntarily widened, and he looked at Edo with some disbelief. Edo''s expression did not change at all, as if he had mentioned it casually. It was as if what he had just heard was all an illusion. It took a while before Rodi managed to regain his composure and chuckled, "Mr. Edo, are you joking? The cosmic apocalypse is merely a widely existing entertaining rumor." "Ambassador Rodi, please answer seriously, as this will determine the attitude we will have towards the Company Alliance." Edo smiled, his smile still present, but in Rodi''s eyes, it was very glaring. However, before Rodi could prepare to say something, Edo spoke again: "This is an apocalypse that, if not controlled, will destroy the entire universe within a hundred years. Being one of the most powerful forces in the universe, the Company Alliance couldn''t possibly be unaware, but we need to know how much you actually understand and use this to judge your abilities. After all, in this once-in-tens-of-thousands of years apocalypse, every being in the universe is a natural ally, aren''t they?" Rodi''s expression had already stiffened again by the time Edo mentioned "within a hundred years," and his face was devoid of any smile when the other party mentioned "once in tens of thousands of years." He became quite serious, even showing some horror. And the other members of the Company Alliance, including Yade, were not just shocked; their expressions were filled with incredible horror. What had they heard? An apocalypse destroying the entire universe? This was the entire universe! Chapter 260 Humans Come from the Previous Era! Explore more adventures at My Virtual Library Empire All eyes turned to Roddy. What truly terrified these people was not Edo''s words, but Roddy''s reaction! The notion of a cosmic apocalypse is not something one would easily believe under normal circumstances. More often, it''s taken as a joke, or at best, a speculation with only a semblance of truth. But Roddy''s reaction was too abnormal. This subconscious fear and horror had all the others panicking. "Is this true?" Yade couldn''t help but ask aloud, "Is there really going to be a cosmic apocalypse within a hundred years?" "I, I haven''t heard anything like that," Roddy''s response was a bit labored. Yes, he indeed knew something. But what he knew was not what the Human official in front of him was talking about! He only knew that the Dimension Space had undergone unprecedented changes, and that the entire Universe and countless civilizations indeed faced an unknown danger. It had not only led to the destruction of the Life Empire, but some powerful forces had even perished because of it. However, no one had told him that the crisis had already reached the level of a cosmic apocalypse! And that it would happen within a mere century? Was it an exaggeration, or did they truly know something? "If you are not aware of the cosmic apocalypse, it would be best to send a message back and inquire," Edo spoke again, "It concerns the extent of the cooperation between us, just as I said, we need to have a general understanding of our partners'' abilities." "..." Watching Edo, who appeared extremely calm, even taking it for granted, Roddy and the others were indescribably apprehensive. The calmer Human Civilization acted, the more it suggested that they might possess some concrete intelligence! Intelligence that people like them should not be privy to! Roddy couldn''t even bear to stay a moment longer. "I will send a message back immediately!" His unease had reached its peak. He was desperate to return and verify the truth. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ...whether the cosmic apocalypse was real! "Here''s another piece of intelligence," Edo began again, "This is not our first time facing the brink of apocalypse. If you really know something, you would understand the weight of this statement." "Yes, I will pass the message," Roddy replied, now stripped of his initial composure. The sudden revelation of an impending cosmic apocalypse within a hundred years left him in utter disarray. Especially considering what he knew and the composure of the other party, the possibility seemed to grow ever more likely! This was about the cosmic apocalypse! Roddy hurried back to the spaceship with quick steps, while Yade and the other representatives did the same, each filled with a different emotion C fear, confusion, tension, disbelief... but at that moment, all were urgently seeking the truth! Roddy reached out to a Director in his company named Heather. With a Level 9 Spiritual Talent and a Fourth Stage Spiritual Ability User, she might not have reached the level of a "Cosmic Dominator," but she was still part of the Cosmic Federation''s top echelon. And after listening to Roddy''s detailed report, Heather was submerged in a clear silence. This reaction gave Roddy''s heart a jolt. It plummeted like a stone falling into the abyss, his emotions sinking deeper and deeper. The worst had come to pass; after a long pause, Heather finally spoke slowly, "Since you already know, there''s no point in hiding it. Yes, the cosmic apocalypse is real." "!" Before Heather spoke, no matter how much he guessed, Roddy had always held on to a fantasy, hoping it was all untrue or merely speculative. But when those words came from Heather''s mouth, all self-deception and hope lost their meaning. The cosmic apocalypse was real! "Director Heather, what exactly is this..." Roddy couldn''t help but ask, his voice trembling slightly. Even though he had almost no hope of further progress, at least he would have hundreds of years of enjoyment! A cosmic apocalypse that swept across the entire Universe was going to arrive within a mere century? He simply couldn''t accept it! "I don''t know much myself," Director Heather seemed to be trying to comfort this capable subordinate, slowly explaining, "But indeed, a universal doom has happened before, and you should know that the origins of all civilizations in the entire cosmos today can be traced back no further than approximately eighteen thousand years ago." Indeed, this was common knowledge. Whether it was the Life Empire, the Company Alliance, or the Justice Federation, all known civilizations within the cosmos originated no more than eighteen thousand years ago. The mainstream belief of the universe was that all life originated from a cosmic transformation billions of years ago and that the development of life on various planets had been highly consistent, so that many intelligent lives and civilizations emerged within those eighteen thousand years. However, now that he became aware of the universal doom, Roddy suddenly understood many things. "Eighteen thousand years ago... was it when the last universal doom occurred?" Roddy''s tone was laced with palpable bitterness of his own. The universal doom not only existed, but it had also appeared more than once! It wasn''t that all civilizations originated eighteen thousand years ago, but rather that eighteen thousand years ago, all civilizations had been destroyed once! "Exactly so," Heather said, "Even though civilizations were destroyed, there are still numerous traces that were not annihilated, and even some strong civilizations barely survived, becoming powers in the new cosmic era. It is known that behind our Company Alliance, the Justice Federation, and the Great Wu Empire, there are shadows of civilizations from the previous era, which is why we have some information about the universal doomdimensional space fluctuations are the signs of its impending arrival." Even though Heather''s tone was calm, the impact of his words was unparalleled. The Great Wu Empire was one of the five great forces that emerged as the most militarily powerful in the past ten thousand years. Who would have thought that even they had shadows of the previous era behind them? And the Company Alliance itself, and even the Justice Federation as well. "Then the Life Empire..." Roddy suddenly thought of something. "They are not, indeed. They developed in this era on their own, which is why they were destroyed so easily," Heather paused briefly before speaking again, "Information about the doom has been frozen over a long time, and it''s only activated when signs of the doom appear. I only learned of these contents today. They are still of the highest confidentiality. Managers at your level are informed only if they have noticed something and inquire proactively. As for the Human Civilization that you''re going to serve as an ambassador for... I have not found any records about them. It seems very likely that Human Civilization is a civilization from the previous era that has continued to the present day, and has been hiding all along!" Towards the end, Heather''s tone had become very serious. In fact, when he first received the report from Roddy, the shock in his heart was significant. But after the shock, it seemed within reason. Each civilization that survived the last doom and lived on through it had its reasons for not being simple, each with their own trump cards. Just like their Company Alliance. If Human Civilization was also such a civilization, then it was not surprising that it could prevent the destruction of the Yodora Civilization. Moreover, in recent times, powerful civilizations like this have appeared more than once. As a director of a Level 9 Company, Heather knew quite a bit of intelligence. In their headquarters'' vicinity and within the territories of the Great Wu Empire, there have been strong civilizations that have suddenly emerged! Clearly, unlike the Company Alliance, the Justice Federation, and a few others who chose to redevelop and stand in front of everyone, these civilizations chose to hide themselves until now, with doom approaching, before they stepped out. Although he did not know the purpose of their concealment, they were absolutely not to be underestimated! No one could predict what kind of trump cards these civilizations had, especially in the face of a cosmic apocalypse affecting the entire Universe. The more such civilizations there were, the better, as they increased the chances of survival. "Now, I''m raising your authority to the level of a director!" Director Heather spoke again, "All the content you have reported, I will deliver to the highest council of the Company Alliance. As an ambassador, you will make deep contact with them, and you should meet all their cooperative needs as much as possible. In addition, there''s another important task for you, which is to understand their trump cards and strength to determine whether they are truly a civilization from the Previous Era!" "Director Heather, do you mean..." Roddy''s eyes widened, as if he understood something. "Yes," Director Heather confirmed, "Even if they have information on the universal doom, there''s also a chance that they learned it through other channels. Even if they are truly a civilization from the Previous Era, there are degrees of strength and weakness. Roddy, with universal doom imminent, we are both mere ants, and if we want to survive this disaster and live to the next era, we must seize the opportunity ourselves." "Yes!" Hope started to bloom again in Roddy''s heart. Indeed, if civilizations from the previous era could survive the doom, then he also had hope! As a Third Rank, top Third Stage Spiritual Ability User with a Level 8 Spiritual Talent, his strength and status were undoubtedly amongst the elite in the top echelons of the Universe. Any way you looked at it, his chances of survival were much higher than the masses! Clearly, the reason why Director Heather and the high-level executives of the Company Alliance remained calm was that they still harbored hope! Human Civilization might just be where his hope for survival lay! After his final exchange of some intelligence with Director Heather, Roddy finally stepped out from the emergency secret communication room. He immediately saw the group waiting at the door, looking incredibly anxious. Chapter 261 The Confidence of Human Civilization! Facing these people before him, Roddy felt an indescribable emotion in his heart. This news had come too suddenly! It was even more shocking than the destruction of the Life Empire. After more than ten thousand years of peace, who could have imagined that the apocalypse would arrive so abruptly? In this moment, every creature in the universe, whether they were high-ranking Spiritual Ability Users of the past or mortals who barely scraped through life, were all desperate ants struggling in despair. "Ladies and gentlemen," Roddy adjusted his breathing and slowly said, "fellow colleagues, all the news you have just heard is not to be disclosed. From this moment onward, initiate the highest level of confidentiality protocol, and everyone''s personal terminals will now enter a restricted mode!" Although Roddy did not give a direct answer, his words had already said it all. At this moment, everyone fell into immense panic! Various noisy voices kept coming. "It''s really true, there really is a cosmic apocalypse!" "What exactly is it?" "Is it related to changes in the Dimension Space?" "What happened to the Dimension Space?" "I should have known, such a powerful Life Empire was destroyed outright!" "..." Clearly, not many people could withstand such an information shock, and some even didn''t want to stay here anymore. With the cosmic apocalypse upon them, what was the point of being in the company? Even promotions and wealth suddenly seemed meaningless! "Everyone, quiet down!" Roddy furrowed his brows and roared. A powerful aura swept over everyone in an instant, pulling their minds back from the shock of the cosmic apocalypse. Some of the weaker ones even trembled. The cosmic apocalypse might soon take away everyone''s future, but right now, Roddy had the power to take away their lives! With that aura, Roddy stared at everyone and slowly said, "I have come to know some information. The cosmic apocalypse does exist and will bring a great calamity to sweep through the universe. However, we are not without a chance to survive. Under these circumstances, should you follow the company''s lead, or do you wish to struggle towards death like those mortals?" By now, Roddy had fully understood why the top tier of the Company Alliance had hidden the news of the cosmic apocalypse. If they did not do so, letting this news spread would utterly dissolve any semblance of order. In which case, these powerful Spiritual Ability Users would have even fewer chances to survive. In light of this, it was better to use lies to make these weaker beings serve them to the last moment. At this moment, Roddy''s words undoubtedly had an effect. As a member within the Company Alliance, even having reached a middle-level position, the people present naturally understood the power of the company. If there were a chance to survive this apocalypse, it was clear that staying with the company offered a greater opportunity than being outside! Suddenly, everyone became compliant and eager. In the past, this position only represented power and wealth, but now, it clearly represented a hope for survival! "Manager Roddy," Yade took a deep breath. His mind was working fast, so he quickly noticed something that shocked him, "then this Human Civilization..." "Human Civilization, I''m afraid, is very extraordinary!" Roddy recalled the words previously said to him by Director Heather, his eyes also involuntarily revealed a shocked emotion, "Human Civilization has already been elevated to the highest equal level of civilizations. All business cooperation treaties are based on the highest level, and soon, a higher-ranked Envoy will visit, but before that, we should get a basic understanding." Enjoy new tales from My Virtual Library Empire Highest equal level civilization! The moment these words appeared, everyone was stunned for a while, then also showed deep astonishment. In the past, there were only four civilizations that had such treatment. Now there were only three. That''s right, it was those few strongest forces recognized throughout the universe. Yet, the entire Human Civilization occupied only one galaxy with nine planets! The disparity in scale was obvious. But, remembering the words previously said by that official, they had to admit, Human Civilization indeed was incredibly mysterious. "Considering the favor of working together, let me remind you once more," Roddy seemed hesitant for a moment but still spoke, "Human Civilization surely possesses the ability to combat this apocalypse. Perhaps, our chance to survive might lie right here!" Just this sentence alone made everyone''s heart flutter. True, the company was powerful, but they were just insignificant lackeys within it. However, at Human Civilization, they would be envoys backed by the company! If there was a chance, they could certainly leverage the power of Human Civilization! "Let''s go." Seeing that morale had been boosted, Roddy straightened his clothes, adjusted his demeanor, and spoke, "continue with our work." S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When Edo once again saw this group of envoys, his eyes also brightened subtly. Clearly, he could naturally discern the change in these people''s mentality. Indeed, a force like the Company Alliance could not possibly be ignorant of the universal apocalypse. Apparently, the identities they had prepared for themselves had also been successfully established. The truly perfect identity is not established by one''s own claims, but by making others believe it themselves! "So, what do you know?" Edo asked with a smile, looking at Roddy. "This is indeed an unimaginable reality," Roddy exclaimed, focusing intensely on Edo in front of him, saying word by word, "Our Company Alliance, too, has survived from the previous era to this day." "As expected," Edo''s smile brightened even further, "Not surprisingly, under an apocalypse crisis, it''s better to have more allies." Indeed! Roddy, observing Edo''s expression, further confirmed his own opinion! Although Director Heather said that Human Civilization might have heard the intelligence from others, to Roddy, who was directly interacting with Human Civilization, it seemed highly likely that Human Civilization had survived from the previous era! There were many reasons. Such as the information they knew, and the abilities they demonstrated. But the most important reason was this sense of ease! Yes, that sense of ease. As the General Manager of a Level 9 Company within the Company Alliance, he experienced immense fear upon learning of the universal apocalypse, and even an almost unbearable despair. Yet here before him was merely a mid-level official of Human Civilization, even just at the Extraordinary Second Stage in terms of ability. Still, he remained so relaxed even knowing about the apocalypse? Resigned to fate? No, that was clearly confidence! Confidence in his ability to survive! This confidence wasn''t just found in Edo alone, but was widely held among all those in Human Civilization who were informed! "The trump card of Human Civilization is probably stronger than we anticipated," Roddy''s heart began to race. His heart had elevated the importance of Human Civilization to the utmost, at least for his personal significance, and even faintly felt like it could surpass that of the Company itself. Subsequently, Roddy did not hesitate to reveal all the concessions for cooperation offered by the Company Alliance. "At the highest level of equivalent civilization, it not only means concessions in business cooperation, but most importantly, access to high-level technologies and contributions under certain privileges," Roddy was striving to enhance his own role, "The system of the Company Alliance revolves around commerce, although there are restrictions on certain special technologies and resources. However, our principle is that there''s nothing that can''t be exchanged for interest. With such status, whatever Human Civilization needs, as long as they can provide equivalent interests, trade cooperation is possible." This was actually one of the reasons why many powerful forces allowed the Company Alliance to establish bases and invest in their territories. It indeed could lead to mutual benefits to a certain extent. Of course, if the strength was inadequate, it sometimes could also bring significant impacts to the host country''s economy and technological development. Take the prior situation of the Yodora Kingdom, for example. The Life Empire controlled the military of the Yodora Kingdom, yet their economy was also controlled by the Company Alliance; should the Company Alliance withdraw its investment, the economy of the Yodora Kingdom would directly collapse. Thus, they nominally had only one father, but in reality, they had two. Of course, Human Civilization naturally did not worry about this. "Indeed, a fine contract," Edo smiled, "Just in time, there are six planets within our galaxy in abandoned states, and we need to bring them into operation and develop them in a short time." These six planets referred naturally to those civilizations that had been eliminated in the previous trial. Originally, these six planets still had the possibility of leaving directly in the new trial, so it wasn''t good to build and develop extensively. Instead, it was important to quickly take away the useful resources. But now, it had been confirmed that these six planets would accompany the galaxy into the new trial. That gave them certain developmental value. Not to mention, building factories on them would save more time than constructing space factories directly in the universe. The value of a Life Planet was still not low. If they could now leverage the power of the Company Alliance for development, it would undoubtedly save a lot of effort. Even the development on the Human Mother Planet could be accelerated. However, this was actually a part of what Roddy found somewhat incomprehensible. Although information about the Civilization Trial had been distorted and erased, he could still see that there wasn''t much development on this planet, and many cities were only newly built. This made the planet seem not like the Mother Planet of Human Civilization, but rather like the whole civilization had been moved here not long ago. At that moment, Edo suddenly said, "Considering that your side has shown a certain amount of sincerity, we can also provide some intelligence, including intelligence regarding the apocalypse." Just this sentence made Roddy''s heart tremble fiercely. At that moment, all he wanted was to look eagerly at Edo, as if the person in front of him was not an official of Human Civilization, but the love of his life! Chapter 262 Human Civilization is Where Hope Lies! For Roddy, who had only just learned of the impending Universe Apocalypse, his mind was entirely consumed by the thought of it. Anyone aware of such a vast catastrophe would find it hard to ignore. The higher the position one held, the more this held true. However, the Company Alliance could not provide him with more intelligence, and even Director Heather had many uncertainties. Since Human Civilization was willing to provide intelligence, how could Roddy not desire it? Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The unknown is always the greatest fear, and partial knowledge even more so! Facing Roddy''s undisguised eagerness, Edo''s heart also felt slightly moved. As outsiders, their understanding of the Universe Apocalypse should not have surpassed that of the natives. However, the existence of the President made this impossibility a possibility. It was almost as if they were cheating. At the moment, it was merely the simplest use of this informational advantage. Edo recalled the orders he had received and said with a solemn expression, "In this apocalypse, the most dangerous are the strong, the Spiritual Ability Users. The more powerful, the more dangerous." Just this sentence made Roddy''s pupils violently constrict. The stronger, the more dangerous? His heart couldn''t help but beat faster, and he stared intently at Edo before him as if in disbelief. Just a short while ago, he had been rejoicing over his own power! He had even believed that, as a strong person, he had a greater chance of surviving the apocalypse than the common masses. But could this be the outcome? "Are you sure?" Roddy''s voice was somewhat hoarse. "Since it''s a sincere offer, of course, it can be verified," Edo said calmly, "The destruction of the Life Empire started from the high-level personnels. The madness of the Emperor of the Life Empire is a well-known fact. As for the rest, a simple inquiry will make it clear. You must know, the root of the apocalypse lies in the Dimension Space, and Spiritual Ability Users are the closest to the Dimension Space. The stronger they are, the closer they get." Explore more stories at My Virtual Library Empire Exactly! Although it had not yet been verified, Roddy was already convinced by the logic presented. At this moment, his face, highly similar to that of a human, was completely drained of color. He even thought of many more reasons, becoming somewhat enlightened. "No wonder there aren''t many powerful Spiritual Ability Users among you." Roddy had already found the explanation for Human Civilization, murmuring, "No wonder there are only so few of you, no wonder you hide yourselves, no wonder you do not have much Spiritual Power Technology..." Everything became clear. All the misunderstandings during their prior negotiation now seemed obvious. For instance, the strength of Human Civilization did not seem so formidable, apart from that mysterious Emperor, not even a Spiritual Ability User who had reached the Extraordinary Fourth Stage could be seen. Or the technology of Human Civilization, completely divorced from Spiritual Power. Barely any Spiritual Power Technology was visible. Or the power that was clearly distinct from general Spiritual Ability Users in the warriors of Human Civilization, which seemed to be a unique evolved power! The more Roddy thought, the brighter his eyes became. The shock of knowing the secret gradually filled with the hope laid before him. "Does your side already possess a solution to this problem?" Roddy couldn''t resist asking. "Indeed." Edo admitted without hesitation. All at once, Roddy''s heart thudded hard again. Being of such a high position and capability, he was naturally not a foolish man. Therefore, he understood that the "secret" Human Civilization had revealed was also a display of their confidence. But what of it? For Roddy, who was aware of the Universe Apocalypse and unwilling to succumb to death, nothing was more important than the hope of surviving the apocalypse! Thus, Roddy made no attempt to conceal his desire, even earnestly saying, "Please tell me, no, please help me, whatever the cost, I am able to pay it!" To place the initiative in another''s hands might seem contrary to business rules, but wasn''t this a demonstration of his value, showing his attitude? Such candid and resolute words instead made Edo respect him more. There was no need to continue playing coy. "Actually, you only need to spend more time with us to understand," Edo said with a sense of pride, "We have spent a long time and great efforts and have finally embarked on a path that not only diverges from the Spiritual Power System but is also stronger than it." He lifted his hand, where the halo of Spiritual Power emerged. Yes, Edo was following the Cultivation Path. His choice of the Cultivation Path over the Magic Road was initially just to get closer to the President, as the President was Eastern, reflecting his sharp business acumen. And indeed, it had had a certain effect. In today''s Human Civilization, as long as one could successfully navigate the Cultivation Path, it was indeed somewhat better than magic. At this moment, Roddy was staring intently at the Spiritual Power in Edo''s hand. He had seen this power more than once since arriving in Human Civilization. After all, Edo''s Life Level was one tier lower than his. Naturally, it could not hide from his Perception. But now, observing it up close, the shock in Roddy''s heart was unparalleled. In the palm of Edo''s hand, that mass of Spiritual Power was continuously transforming in a deeply Mystical manner, with the Five Elements generating and overcoming each other, divided into Yin and Yang. As a Mythical Skill, its profundity was naturally immense. Roddy could hardly understand much of it, but it was precisely because he did not understand that he was greatly astounded. Chapter 262 Human Civilization is Where Hope Lies! _2 You should know, he was a powerhouse who had reached the pinnacle of the Third Stage! The human official before him, however, wasn''t even at the top of the Second Stage! Moreover, as a high-level member of the Company Alliance, he commanded various technologies and his understanding of Spiritual Energy was by no means inferior to some high-level researchers. Stay updated via My Virtual Library Empire But at this moment, the mere cluster of variant "Spiritual Energy" was beyond his comprehension. No, it couldn''t even be called Spiritual Energy anymore! Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, Roddy truly believed in the identity of Human Civilization, and likewise, in humanity''s trump card! Only a civilization that had survived from the previous era and witnessed the cosmic apocalypse would cast aside the easily attainable Spiritual Energy in search of something greater, more mystical, and more powerful! This must necessarily be the reason they chose to hide themselves, even if it meant remaining weak in the long world! And, they may very well have succeeded! "Can this power prevent the strong from being eroded?" Roddy asked eagerly, looking at the Spiritual Power in Edo''s hands, already feeling a deep yearning. Not just because of the cosmic apocalypse, but also because, the more he saw this power, the more it seemed to be stronger than Spiritual Energy! Spiritual Energy did not have such mystical and complex variations. "Yes, you''re right," Edo said directly, squinting his eyes and grinning, "We call it ''Spiritual Power.'' It is unaffected by the changes in Spiritual Energy. You must understand, the apocalyptic event is so difficult to counter precisely because it begins with the collapse of the strong. Being able to protect the strong, protect the Legion, that is the foundation of countering the apocalypse." "Absolutely, absolutely" Roddy''s yearning grew more profound, wishing he could grasp this power immediately. But at that moment, Edo withdrew the Spiritual Power from his hand and said straightforwardly: "However, for those who have already become Spiritual Ability Users, transformation is not easy, and it can even be said to be extremely difficult. Even among us, only this generation has truly mastered this power." This was, of course, the truth. It was also a truth that was difficult to conceal. The earliest Cultivators had only practiced for about six and a half years. Of course, to Roddy''s ears, this was interpreted as "Human Civilization has abandoned its past." This was undoubtedly another explanation for everything before him. What he saw was the rebirth of Human Civilization, built on this new power! "I understand it''s naturally not easy," Roddy said somewhat dejectedly, but still not giving up, "But, is there really no possibility at all?" "Not necessarily," Edo said with a laugh, shaking his head, "There is just a simpler way, even for Spiritual Ability Users to evade the erosion of Spiritual Energy, but the number of methods is limited." "What is the method?" Roddy pressed on quickly. However, Edo seemed not prepared to continue speaking. He simply rose to his feet with a smile, saying, "Well, there will be plenty of opportunities to learn in the future. Regarding the apocalypse, it''s not just that one sentence. It''s just that this one line should already be known to your high-level officials, but we have detailed information on the erosion of high-ranking Spiritual Ability Users, some of which we can share with you." The data in the Basic Information Library naturally consisted of more than just some simple images and basic information. There was some fairly detailed intelligence. Data on the erosion of high-ranking Spiritual Ability Users was one of them. The importance of such data to indigenous civilizations was self-evident. In the entire Universe, only they possessed high-level Spiritual Ability Users. As for Human Civilization, realizing the dangers of Spiritual Energy, they would naturally not rashly promote such power. No matter how tempting the Spiritual Ability Talent seemed, it was unacceptable, unless there was absolute certainty in preventing erosion. And this part of the data was the most useful bait. Indeed, even though Roddy realized that Human Civilization was "data baiting," after obtaining some of the data, he was eager to get back to the urgent communication room and share the information he had learned with Director Heather. Because he knew that he alone did not have the privilege of being treated specially by Human Civilization. That line of talk was, after all, not so much for him, as it was for the Company Alliance behind him. "A power completely different from Spiritual Energy, and one that won''t be eroded, won''t transform into Dimensional Creatures, or drive one into madness?" Director Heather''s reaction was much bigger than he had anticipated, even adding several premises to describe it. After receiving Roddy''s confirmation, even through the screen, one could feel Director Heather''s excitement. It was only natural. Director Heather was a bona fide Fourth Stage Spiritual Ability User! In the hearts of most people, as powerful as a God. Yet, this very power had become a death knell in the end-of-days. Roddy, who had once been very eager for the kind of power that Director Heather possessed, now felt relieved at his own weakness. "I will apply for a mission immediately!" Director Heather said directly, "Before I arrive, you will fully represent me, representing our entire company, and you can agree to any requests made by Human Civilization! Understand?" "Yes, I understand!" Roddy said directly. "Also," Heather went on, "don''t let people from the other companies know about this. Human Civilization''s foundation is stronger than we had previously thought. In combating the end-of-days, they might have progressed further than the Company Alliancebecause even the Company Alliance hasn''t been able to solve the problem of powerful Spiritual Ability Users being eroded and falling into madness!" "Yes! I understand!" Roddy''s tone was filled with uncontrollable excitement. The Company Alliance can''t solve the problem? That''s right! The Company Alliance had chosen to enjoy the power of this era and to continue the development of Spiritual Power Technology, which seemed simple and expedient and brought millennia of prosperity, but when the end-of-days emerged again, how could they compare to Human Civilization that from the beginning had stayed anonymous, forsaking enjoyment, sparing no effort just for the fight against the end-of-days! At this moment, in Roddy''s heart, the seemingly weak power of Human Civilization appeared immensely grand! Such a civilization was where the hope to combat the end-of-days lay! However, Roddy was unaware that his conversation with Director Heather had been under Shen Hao''s watchful eye all along. Within the territory of Human Civilization, there was nothing Shen Hao didn''t know about. With this, the purpose of contacting the Company Alliance had been perfectly achieved. A legitimate identity to deeply interact with the indigenous civilization, and some trump cards important enough to get attention and even take the initiative. With these two points, one could fully utilize the power of the native civilization. However, Shen Hao did not forget that theirs was not the only Trial Civilization to come to this universe. He glanced at the Chosen One interface''s ranking. Just hours before, the performance points of the civilization previously ranked fourth had started to surge! The speed of the surge far surpassed the growth rate of Human Civilization. Even now, it had moved from fourth to second. The difference from Human Civilization''s performance value was negligible. Clearly, after the initial month of investigation and testing, the other Trial Civilizations had finally started to make their move. And such a move was extraordinary. "We cannot underestimate the strength and potential of the other civilizations," Shen Hao said in his mind. Clearly, with the epochal leap in rank and strength of Human Civilization, the power of the other participating Trial Civilizations would also change dramatically. Simply put, as Human Civilization''s Hidden Points increased, the teammates or enemies it was matched with either had equally high Hidden Points, or they just had outright strong capabilities. No opponent could be taken lightly. Even when considering the strength of this Civilization Trial, the likelihood of an ally was greater than that of an enemy. Still, it did not rule out the presence of civilizations with a style like that of the Desert Tower Civilization. Not to mention, the ranking rewards were also very important. Chapter 263 Other Last time, those three top-ranking rewards in the trial were major components that constituted the foundation of Human Civilization. Without those nine Golden Legendary aspects of civilization, Human Civilization wouldn''t have been able to develop to such an extent in just five and a half years. This time in the trial, there''s still a ranking, and there''s also a Ranking Reward Hack. Shen Hao was hell-bent on being first! The performance value of the force currently ranked second was growing at a speed that directly threatened the ranking of Human Civilization. But Shen Hao wasn''t willing to give up first place, not even temporarily. After all, they had no idea when the ranking settlement checkpoint would be. "We need more points," Shen Hao conveyed such a message to the members of the Global United Front. Soon, the plan to accumulate points was laid out before Shen Hao. The answer was oneLife Empire! Indeed, if there was a place in the universe that was hardest hit by the calamity of the apocalypse, it was the Life Empire. It was the origin of the apocalypse and also the area that suffered the most from the impact of ancient gods. Countless planets had turned into purgatory, and even those who still lived were mired in madness. In some ways, the Life Empire of yesterday had become today''s purgatory. Even a formidable force like the Company Alliance didn''t dare to venture deep into it now. But for Trial Civilizations, it was also a paradise of points. Full of rich wealth! Most Trial Civilizations might find spiritual energy troublesome to deal with, but for someone like Shen Hao who possessed the "Refining Spirit Pot" and a high status that was immune to pollution, spiritual wealth could still be transformed into nourishment for the rapid growth of Human Civilization. The final scheme handed to Shen Hao was exceedingly simple. "Inquire with the Company Alliance and then assemble the Expeditionary Army," Shen Hao looked at the content of the plan and was quite satisfied. Indeed, there was no need for complexity. This was the advantage of having established a specific identity. The current identity of Human Civilization was as a civilization that had survived the previous eraall for the ultimate goal of combating the apocalypse. In this case, wasn''t it all too normal to head to the Life Empire, which was both the most dangerous and the closest to the apocalypse, and carry out exploration and research? The outcome was just as Shen Hao had expected. When Human Civilization proposed to the Company Alliance that they intended to investigate the Life Empire, the Company Alliance didn''t feel the slightest bit surprised. Even when the news reached the oncoming Director Heather, the Level 9 Company called Bolis gritted its teeth and offered tremendous support! "Warships, weapons, soldiers, spiritual ability users, intelligence, logistical resources!" Roddy''s conveyed voice was imbued with an undeniable determination, "Whatever we have, we can provide. The price will be calculated at the lowest rate; we can even offer an interest-free loan batch!" The Company Alliance was not without attempts to explore the Life Empire, but they still suffered grievous losses despite their might. Under such circumstances, the Level 9 Company known as "Bolis" was willing to offer such terms. They were implicitly harboring intentions to cling to Human Civilization. Only it wasn''t explicitotherwise, instead of a loan, they would have offered it for free. Clearly, they recognized the foundation of Human Civilization but doubted its strength. Could Human Civilization, which had isolated itself from the universe for 18,000 years and only recently re-initiated, exhibit much strength? How far could it go relying on the foundation that countered the universe''s apocalypse? In the face of such doubts, no proof was better than actual performance! "The army of one billion is ready!" Dong Gong, standing atop Lingxiao Palace, reported to Shen Hao with an undertone of solemn resolve. In the five and a half years that had passed, the entire civilization system with Human Civilization at its core had been preparing for the new trial''s war. This included not just the troops, but everyone. Equipment, weapons, logistics... The entire civilization system had been fully developing its war potential for five years and was now pulling out all the stops! Everyone was ready! "Have you selected a target?" Shen Hao asked. Indeed, the target was also chosen by the Analysis Department. It required combining intelligence provided by the Company Alliance with the current strength of Human Civilization to make a comprehensive selection. It wasn''t something Shen Hao could accomplish alone. "It has been selected." Dong Gong was there that day to report on all related matters. He raised his hand and launched the projection. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Several peculiar planets appeared before them. They were described as peculiar because they were made up of three huge planets, each in close proximity to the other, forming a triangular stance, while a blue sun sat right in the middle of the three planets! The size of the sun was only about one-tenth that of the three planets. Such a strange configuration was rare even in the Extraordinary Universe. Discover hidden content at My Virtual Library Empire Indeed, it wasn''t naturally formed but rather a unique type of spiritual planet created by the Life Empire about thirteen hundred years ago at great cost. Shen Hao closely examined the data. It was well known that although this was an Extraordinary Universe, extraordinary power wasn''t directly accessible to everyone. Spiritual energy, located in dimensional spaces, needed special methods and innate Talents to be harnessed. Chapter 264 The First Miracle! Roddy and Director Heather, though both from the Company Alliance and even the same company, clearly had subtle differences in their stances. For Heather, if it were not for the eagerness to find Human Civilization first, there was a complete hope to bind with a more powerful "Hidden Civilization." However, for Roddy, he had never harbored such extravagant hopes, nor did he have such regrets. Human Civilization had become his biggest support in surviving within the Doomsday Civilization. So much so that, after the exchange with Director Heather ended, Roddy immediately relayed the content of their discussion to Human Civilization, without missing a single word. Though Shen Hao had already known all the intelligence through his focus on him. But this attitude was indeed actively aligning with Human Civilization. "Hidden Civilizations..." Shen Hao muttered to himself. This was, in fact, already within their expectations. Other Trial Civilizations would eventually take the stage. Even the strength of other Trial Civilizations had been anticipated early on by Human Civilization. Their strength lies in "Hidden Points," while the strength of other civilizations probably lies in "True Points." It should be said that even the intelligence about this civilization provided by Director Heather hadn''t even reached the peak estimated by the Analysis Department. Two hundred billion individuals, should that include Affiliated Civilizations, more than twenty Level 4 Spiritual Ability Users? Although Human Civilization currently hasn''t seen a Level 4 Spiritual Ability User, those qualified to reach the Fourth Stage aren''t just dozens or hundreds. From under Shen Hao, the difference between hundreds and even up to a thousand people isn''t significant; all are standing on the same gradient. Once the foundation is there, the number of breakthroughs would be at least in the hundreds, if not thousands! Bluntly put, if this Trial Civilization possesses only the strength that is openly displayed, then once Shen Hao breaks through to the Fourth Stage, Human Civilization would be entirely fearless, perhaps even superior. "For now, ignore the other civilizations; we should first accelerate our own development." After leaving such a remark, Shen Hao did not prioritize other Trial Civilizations. Focusing on the present is what should be done. All of Human Civilization was still actively preparing. It seemed as if the fortunes among the myriad were signaling good omens; when the entire army was officially deployed, Shen Hao''s level had once again risen by one. He successfully reached Level 30! And only one level away from Level 31, which represents the Extraordinary Fourth Stage! "The opportunity for breakthrough is right within this ''Blue Sun Planet System''!" Shen Hao said with certainty, having a clear premonition in his heart. After all, once this planet system is conquered, the resources of Human Civilization, the levels in the Point Mall, and even the status among indigenous civilizations, would soar! As the "Emperor" profession, this exponential boost would inevitably reflect on Shen Hao. Breaking through to the Fourth Stage in one fell swoop is not an impossibility. As this information reached the ears of the high-ranking generals about to deploy, the morale of the warriors was once again elevated. Especially those who joined the army in the past five and a half years, filled with fervor as newcomers. Like Cui Yuting at this moment. As one of the winners of the college entrance examination two years ago, Cui Yuting''s two years of university life had been extremely brilliant. The profession she enrolled in was Frontline Military Commander! During these two years, Cui Yuting focused both on her personal cultivation and on learning about frontline military command. The Frontline Military Commanders of the Trial Era are entirely different from the Frontline Generals of the ordinary era. After all, they are commanders and warriors, and often the strongest among the warriors they lead. And they face a special kind of battlefield. The related knowledge, experience, and even the fundamentals all have to be redefined. Thus, besides academic learning, about a year ago, Cui Yuting also arrived at the army she was responsible for, growing together with the entire unit, and participated multiple times in simulated battles in the Illusion Secret Realm, achieving victories, and progressively earned the current rank of lieutenant while also leading a large team of five thousand as the battalion commander! In the current deployment of Human Civilization''s army, any unit below ten thousand is merely a "team"! "Ladies and gentlemen!" Cui Yuting, having boarded the transport spaceship with her large team, was giving a pre-deployment speech. And her words were very concise. "Before we set off, my instructor told me that we are just a bunch of new recruits! Even though we have gone through long and rigorous training, participated in cruel battles in the Illusion Secret Realm again and again, and even experienced tough real combat! We are still just new recruits! Because we have not yet earned real military achievements! We have not yet made a real contribution to the strength and future of Human Civilization!" At this moment, not a trace of Cui Yuting''s former naivety could be seen. She was dressed in pitch-black war armor that completely enveloped her form without emphasizing any contours, and even her soft, beautiful hair from the past had been cut short, leaving only a crisp, clean haircut. However, beneath such an appearance, her iron-blooded aura was displayed to the fullest! All the warriors looked at their captain, clearly understanding the formidable power beneath that delicate and beautiful face. "Regarding such doubts, I have no retort, nor can I retort! Because we are indeed new recruits!" Cui Yuting''s voice was very calm, but everyone could hear the fervor beneath that calm voice, "But, the final transformation has come! Either we shall rest eternally in the Eternal Divine Kingdom or return gloriously! The splendor of Human Civilization will be crystallized in our hands!" Still, no one spoke, but everyone could clearly feel the boiling war intent. Actually, for them, there was no need for too much pre-war inspiration. Because the long periods of cultivation, efforts, and the visions of one cruel trial after another had shaped everyone''s powerful war intent. In the face of the Trial, there was no escape! The entirety of Human Civilization had but one battle! At this moment, it wasn''t just their squad; it included the other warriors on the spaceship as well. The tremendous war intent was even penetrating through the spaceship, reaching deep into the universe! As a representative of the Company Alliance in this war, Roddy was also on a certain spaceship, and at this moment, his expression underwent an indescribable change. Stay updated with My Virtual Library Empire "It''s like a legion born to combat the apocalypse!" Roddy was incredibly moved. He had only slightly felt it before, but now he finally understood what that feeling was. In Human Civilization, every person, every soldier knew the existence of the apocalypse! Yet they firmly walked the path against the apocalypse. It''s worth noting that even the Justice Federation, which boasts the strongest cohesion, did not dare to reveal the truth about the cosmic apocalypse. Because doing so would definitely face challenges to the order. Despair might even bring about immense destruction before the apocalypse! But Human Civilization had done it. They had disclosed the apocalypse, yet they also truly united everyone''s power! "If there is a miracle in the apocalypse, then that miracle will definitely spring forth in such a civilization." Roddy became even more resolute in aligning himself with Human Civilization. The next moment, a voice from the headquarters spread across the enormous fleet. "Prepare for a long-distance warp, begin the countdown." Unless it''s an emergency warp, such a long-distance warp requires preparation for dozens of minutes. On one hand, it is to ensure the safety of the warp; on the other hand, it is to be wary of attacks from Dimensional Creatures. The universe''s warp ultimately relies on the power of Dimension Space, and the longer the distance and the greater the number, the more susceptible it is to attacks from Dimensional Creatures, especially since their warp target is near an "old lair." It is almost certain that as soon as they arrive, a battle will immediately erupt! sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How to successfully reach the planet amid the attacks from a mass of Dimensional Creatures is the first challenge of this expeditionary war. Actually, in the predictions of the Company Alliance, Human Civilization would not easily overcome even this first challenge. "These spaceships are not specially made Spiritual Power Spaceships and cannot block the invasion of Dimensional Creatures; the battle will erupt inside the spaceship," Roddy recalled the military experts'' predictions within the company, his expression growing anxious, "If we cannot quickly eliminate all the Dimensional Creatures, the spaceship will be severely damaged, and many warriors will be directly exposed to the cosmic environment, becoming food at the mouth of the Dimensional Creatures!" Yes, in the war against Dimensional Creatures, specialized Spiritual Power Spaceships are crucial. These ships can spread Spiritual Energy across the shell of the spaceship, forming a unique barrier that prevents the penetration of Dimensional Creatures. However, they are costly. Among the most powerful forces, only the wealthiest Company Alliance owns the most publicly known number of Spiritual Power Spaceships! Yet, in the competition with other more powerful Hidden Civilizations, the Company Alliance also could not bring out too many to support humanity. Therefore, among these tens of thousands of spaceships, there were only about a hundred Spiritual Power Spaceships. "If even half can successfully penetrate deep into the planet, that would be the first miracle!" Roddy murmured to himself, involuntarily thinking of that Emperor of Human Civilization. This was an existence near to faith! It was also where the greatest confidence in Human Civilization lay! If there were a miracle, it would surely be brought forth by him! Roddy sincerely longed and even involuntarily prayed. So much so that these mere forty-plus minutes felt like the longest forty minutes in Roddy''s life! Finally, one spaceship after another, in the halo of Spiritual Energy, completed the ultra-long-distance warp. Upon arriving at the destination in an instant, just as predicted, countless Dimensional Creatures, like sharks that had smelled blood, poked their heads out from the Dimension Space, preying on each spaceship as their "prey"! Chapter 265 This Isnt Worthy of the Presidents Intervention! At this moment, a warning sound went off on everyone''s personal terminals. Thanks to the powerful dimensional creature detection equipment, the location of each dimensional creature was clearly marked. This technology, provided by the Company Alliance, wasn''t particularly advanced, but it was extremely important! Roddy and the others, even including Heather and her group who were watching the battlefield from not far away, received the synchronized intelligence at the same time. The moment they saw the map, their expressions changed drastically. "How could this be, so many?!" Roddy could hardly believe his eyes, the number was simply too great! Looking over the map, a dense mass of dimensional creatures appeared in a very short time, rushing in crazily; their numbers had already exceeded ten thousand! And they were still increasing! And the lowest among them had reached the Extraordinary Third Stage! Terrifying! Having confirmed he was not seeing things, Roddy, a peak third-stage spiritual ability user, felt his legs go weak at this moment. And Director Heather''s urgent communication pierced in at this time, landing with an anxious and even trembling voice. "Quick, inform the Human Legion to retreat using the emergency jump engines! Escape as many as possible!" Heather seemed concerned that Human Civilization might not be aware of the critical situation, emphasizing her tone, grinding her teeth as she said, "The message must have been leaked! Those spiritual power polluters on the planets have learned of the human civilization fleet''s intelligence! This is a trap, a feast for the dimensional creatures and spiritual power polluters!" Yes, this was the only reason Heather could think of! Spiritual Power Polluters, though a group plunged into madness and distorted cognition, didn''t mean they had become beasts. They still had their own logic, their own wisdom! And the current situation clearly showed they had somehow learned the specific details of the human fleet! Perhaps there was a spy, or perhaps some unique spiritual ability talent. But that was no longer important, what mattered was that the number of enemies that had appeared exceeded the estimates by nearly ten times! Space was not the main field for spiritual ability users'' combat; a fleet of spaceships had now become coffins, completely trapping the Human Legion! In fact, even using the emergency jump engines to flee regardless of the cost, in Heather''s view, the loss to Human Civilization was still incalculable. Because dimensional creatures are natural space jumpers, they could completely chase down their prey! "I''ve said it a long time ago, such tactics are incredibly stupid!" Director Heather had nearly gone mad, "There has never been such a method of combat! No reconnaissance, no staggering, teleporting all troops in one go! What are they trying to do? Jump directly into the monster''s mouth!" Director Heather truly despaired. He regretted binding his company to Human Civilization deeply. He even doubted whether Human Civilization had been polluted without their knowledge. Otherwise, they wouldn''t have used such an utterly stupid tactic! And the situation that made him suspect this even more appeared. Human Civilization, refused to flee! "What kind of trump card do you still have?" Roddy was nearly going mad too, like someone desperate catching at the last straw, asked loudly, "Could it be that mysterious Human Emperor? Does he still possess miraculous power? Just like he did not long ago in the Yodora Kingdom?" Yes, that was Roddy''s only hope, and it was only in his heart, for Director Heather had already fallen into utter despair. However, faced with the envoy from the Company Alliance and his nervousness, despair, and doubts, the commander in charge of this war remained incredibly calm. "The President is indeed our biggest trump card, he is the final confidence of Human Civilization, but" he emphasized, "Just this degree of threat is not yet worthy of the President''s intervention!" That''s right. Roddy knew too little about the trump card of Human Civilization. Why allow all troops to jump at the same time? Because on the same battlefield, the more human warriors there are, the stronger Shen Hao''s power! Why not let Shen Hao take action now? Because, a crisis of mere numbers is not a crisis at all! In the next moment, a sonorous horn sound instantly covered all human spaceships, reaching the ears of every warrior. Roddy and others did not understand the significance of such a horn sound. But for the warriors of Human Civilization System, who had formed instincts through hard training, this horn sound was a declaration of battle! It was also fuel for their fighting spirit! Without any orders, the fighting spirit of all warriors boiled over in an instant. Cui Yuting and the 138th Battalion of the 26th Army in the 14th Legion were no different! Discover hidden stories at My Virtual Library Empire "Form up!" Cui Yuting roared, as a tremendous spiritual power surged from her, converging with the power of more than five thousand warriors into a clearly visible turtle shell! That was the Xuanwu Formation, ranked first in defensive strength! Several dimensional creatures had already quietly reached their cabin, looking at the boiling blood, they swooped in like ravenous wolves with countless tentacles. But the moment they touched, the formation suddenly changed! ``` Countless spiritual powers transformed into terrifying flames, which began to burn wildly along the tendrils! It was none other than the Vermilion Bird Formation! This was also one of the most powerful offensive formations of Human Civilization! After all, they had the presence of the Phoenix Chicken! Every warrior had already consumed the "Phoenix Fire Pill," famously forged with the essence of the Phoenix Chicken''s blood, at the moment before forming the formation. The entire power, under the impetus of the formation, underwent metamorphosis, and the flames evolved into soul-deep fire, disregarding material barriers, and crazily burnt towards all the Dimensional Creatures! Ignoring space, disregarding matter, was not the exclusive right of Dimensional Creatures! Under this terrifyingly specialized burning effect, numerous Dimensional Creatures fell amidst wails, disintegrated, collapsed into Spiritual Energy, while spaceships suffered almost no damage. Such changes were also clearly displayed on the map. "What happened?" The envoys of the Company Alliance, who were originally tense, frantic, and even screaming, stood dumbfounded, one by one, lost in confusion. Including Director Heather, who was almost losing her mind, thinking that her entire bet had failed catastrophically. She stared blankly at the map, where Dimensional Creatures were being rapidly eliminated. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Her face first displayed an expression of disbelief, then became extremely excited, and finally, amidst confusion, she kept asking aloud, "What happened? Roddy, what on earth happened?" "I don''t know either," Roddy''s voice was likewise laden with extremely complex emotions. "You know?" Director Heather''s voice suddenly rose, "You are the front-line observer, the eyes of our Company Alliance, how can you not know? Go find out for me, whether it''s Spiritual Ability Talent or Spiritual Ability Equipment, I need to know the answer!" Yes, the answer! This was something even the Company Alliance could not achieve! At least, a mere billion Second Stage Spiritual Ability Users, and ordinary spaceships of this level, could absolutely not achieve it! It was even unimaginable! Roddy said no more, he too thirsted for the answer. "Let''s go, to the front line! To the cabins!" At this moment, he disregarded the dangers and led his team straight to the most dangerous front-line battlefield, those cabins filled with a large number of warriors! Then, he witnessed a scene that struck him with fear. Flames! Flames of golden yellow were everywhere! Filling the entire cabin, even transforming into golden phoenixes that constantly danced and cried out! Yet he felt no heat whatsoever and even doubted his own Perception but once he took out the detector, the absence of any physical heat from the flames was incredibly clear. At least, there was no temperature on the material level. It wasn''t until Roddy suddenly felt a stabbing pain in his own spirit, an indescribable sensation of burning, that he finally understood. It was the fire of the Soul, an attack at the soul level! Some unique Spiritual Ability Talents could also attack directly in this manner, and such talents were mostly extremely powerful, at least of the top three layers of power. But what was he witnessing now? Every Human warrior was surging with such powerful flames! "How is this possible? How on earth is this possible?" Roddy muttered to himself, unable to believe his own eyes! If any Spiritual Ability User could exhibit the power of the top three layers of Spiritual Ability Talent, what then would be the value of such talents? Such news spreading would definitely shake the entire Universe, or even trigger wars! Because it would change the order among all powers in the Universe! However Roddy''s eyes became brighter and brighter. It''s the apocalypse! The apocalypse of the Universe! Nothing is more exhilarating than breaking perceived limitations and tearing apart the power of the past! To fight the apocalypse, it is necessary to make the impossible possible! "This is too strong! This is just too strong!" In the heat of the moment, Roddy even forgot he was on the battlefield and couldn''t help but dance with joy, his emotions so chaotic he didn''t know how to vent them, utterly devoid of his initial poised confidence! It took a good while before he finally came back to his senses. Report! He must report! Who would dare say Human Civilization isn''t powerful! Who would dare claim Human Civilization can''t compare to other Hidden Civilizations? "Director Heather, I can''t describe everything I''ve seen, but I clearly know, you underestimated Human Civilization, and the top directors of the Company Alliance have severely underestimated the greatness of Human Civilization..." Just as Roddy was reporting with overwhelmingly excited emotions, suddenly, an immense malevolence swept over in an instant. Roddy even felt his entire head buzz, as if countless voices were whispering madly in his mind, an indescribable sense of nausea surged continuously! His already somewhat disordered thoughts became even more chaotic! It was Pollution! His realization let him instantly understand what this sensation was! Chapter 266 The Slot for the Golden Talent Psychic pollution, this was a new term that appeared just over twenty years ago when the Life Empire first encountered disaster. To many people, including Roddy, it was even considered the root cause of the cosmic apocalypse. Before that, no one had ever imagined that psychic energy, hailed as "the universe''s greatest blessing" of extraordinary power, could bring about such a crisis. All those contaminated would lose themselves in a short time, twisted into frenzied beings. It was an indescribable feeling. It was like having a flood of disordered thoughts invade one''s mind in an instant, the psychic energy within boiling incessantly, and even the bottlenecks that were stuck and had been sentenced to death, with no chance of any breakthrough, were changing at that moment. If this had happened before, such a change would have thrilled him beyond measure. But at this moment, amidst the chaos in his consciousness, he felt a sincere coldness and fear. Edo Naredo''s words once again rang in his ears. The more powerful one is, the closer one approaches the abyss of the apocalypse! A breakthrough at this time would certainly not be what he wanted, but rather he would have become one of those Spiritual Ability Mutants, a deformed and terrifying existence! However, just as the contamination surged like a mad tide, seemingly about to swallow everyone up in an instant. There was a hum. Another grand, holy power swept in, erasing all the residual noise in a flash, leaving only a vast and immense form surfacing in everyone''s consciousness, like an incredibly rigid wall, effortlessly blocking all contamination! Roddy''s consciousness also completely recovered from that sickening feeling. Then, looking around blankly, he saw a scene he would never forget! All the soldiers together painted a mystical and sacred Imprint, that sense of vastness even emanating from this Imprint itself! "Able to resist pollution!" Roddy''s heart surged with unmatched excitement when he truly realized what it was! He might not know enough about the cosmic apocalypse, but with his status, he had come to recognize pollution. That''s why he understood clearly what a terrifying power it was. Even so powerful an entity as the Life Empire had no resistance to such pollution. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It turned some places directly into forbidden lands, the first impassable barrier facing all forces attempting to address the Life Empire''s lingering crisis! And now, pollution had been dealt with! Yes, the power that allowed ten billion legions to resist contamination could already be called a "solution"! "Human Civilization indeed holds cards we couldn''t have predicted!" At this moment, Roddy clearly understood that he had bet correctly! He had this prediction already when he learned that Human Civilization was preparing to set out for the "Blue Sun Planet System," but with no evidence, his heart was unsettled. Director Heather felt the same. He wasn''t unaware that Human Civilization wouldn''t dare to make such a move without confidence, but without knowing or imagining where that confidence came from, he dared not hope. But now, all his floating thoughts had finally settled! Perhaps the strength of Human Civilization couldn''t yet compare to those seemingly powerful Hidden Civilizations, but their ace in the hole was definitely not lacking! "Director Heather will probably be overjoyed." At this moment, Roddy even felt an urge to immediately share everything he had seen with Director Heather. Not for any other reason, but to bind their corporation firmly with Human Civilization! That was where his value lay! However, now was not the time to do such things. Roddy stared intently at the battlefield intelligence shared on his personal terminalthe immense source of contamination that had just appeared had only one explanation, it was a Spiritual Ability Mutant that had reached the Fourth Stage! And indeed it was so. On the map, a massive, crimson light spot was clearly marked, right in the center of the fleet! That represented Fourth Stage Spiritual Energy Fluctuation, one of the strongest levels in the universe! Known asOverlord Level! Continue reading on My Virtual Library Empire At this moment, Shen Hao also focused his gaze on this suddenly appearing "creature." Yes, even though it was a Spiritual Ability Mutant and different from ordinary Dimensional Creatures, it was now hard to describe it with terms such as "human." It had a colossal form, larger than most spaceships, vaguely retaining some semblance of a human shape, but on closer inspection, one could see that its body, limbs, and even its head were all made of densely packed "eyeballs" that writhed constantly, opening and closing, and even without the potent mental contamination, the scene was enough to make one uncomfortable. "Among the awakened Ancient Gods, there must be one that''s a big eyeball," Shen Hao managed to adapt but couldn''t help making a comment. But then, a serious expression. Just tens of thousands of Dimensional Creatures didn''t warrant his intervention, but such a Fourth Stage Spiritual Ability Mutant needed to be handled. But just as Shen Hao was about to take action, a voice suddenly came through the Imprint. "President, perhaps let us try first," it said. Shen Hao looked toward the source of the voice. It wasn''t anyone else, it was Liu Ruoxi! Chapter 266 Slot for the Golden Talent_2 This was information that very few people within human civilization were aware of, Shen Hao had obtained three promotion slots for Golden Legendary Talents in the last trial, and he had given one of them to Liu Ruoxi. From white, to blue, to purple, and then to Golden Legend! With just three trials, Liu Ruoxi had completed a promotion that many Chosen Ones could not even imagine. The reason Shen Hao made this decision was not because her accomplishments surpassed those of others, but simply because among the suitable candidates, Liu Ruoxi was the only one who specialized in dealing damage to single targets! Her Talent, her Profession, was destined to focus on slaying and combat! In one-on-one fights, she would unleash tremendous potential. "In that case, you give it a try," Shen Hao also started to look forward to it. Liu Ruoxi''s Level had also reached Level 29; her promotion was even easier than Shen Hao''s, after all, the difference in their foundations was clear. More importantly, one of the abilities in Liu Ruoxi''s Legendary Talent that she was promoting the ability to absorb the status and power of those she slayed, to achieve greatness with mighty force! The next instant, dazzling blade light emerged in the universe! Anyone on the battlefield felt a chilling sensation, as if the shadow of death hovered over every inch of their skin, even every thread of their consciousness, in an extremely sharp, unstoppable posture! Even Shen Hao was a bit amazed. He had seen Golden Legendary Talents before, but clearly, the power of this strike was vastly different from that of the Great Yan Empress, Xi Qing! The stronger one''s power, the more they could see. It was a pure, unadulterated force of destruction! Then This powerful Spiritual Ability Mutant, which could almost destroy an entire Legion on its own, was torn apart in the next moment! It turned into separate eyeballs that fled crazily, hiding in the void. Yes, it was over. It was just that succinct. Liu Ruoxi clearly understood the huge gap in Levels between them. This strike had concentrated all her power, all her will, and even left her resembling a withered tree, her vital energy instantly fading, with her hair falling out in clumps. If she could kill the enemy, under the effect of her Talent, everything would be restored, even becoming stronger. But if she failed to kill, she would die by her own blade. "Extreme, pure, but powerful," Shen Hao was quite satisfied. Human Civilization could always rely on him, but it could not depend solely on him. Under him, the whole civilization also needed to continuously grow stronger, continuously build its own foundation. Only in this way could they survive in the trials. Clearly, Liu Ruoxi did not waste the precious opportunity. His decision was correct; ordinary Golden Legendary Talents might not be enough to bridge the chasm between the Third Rank and Fourth Stage, but such a pure offensive Talent could do just that! "However..." Shen Hao looked on from the void once more. Ample Origin Power was absorbed by Liu Ruoxi''s Talent, strengthening her power, making up for her losses. But this Fourth Stage Spiritual Ability Mutant had not completely perished. Or rather, it indeed had died, its soul obliterated, but the remnants of its corpse had, in a very short period of time, given birth to countless new souls that scattered in all directions. "A strong soul repair capability?" Shen Hao did nothing, but memorized this scene meticulously. Dimensional Creatures and Spiritual Ability Mutants, these were all just early-stage opportunities to gather points and enhance strength. The real enemy is still the Ancient Gods! Even if it was just a trace of power influenced by status obtained from the Ancient Gods, one could discern quite a bit. "The obstruction is dead," Shen Hao withdrew his gaze and gave the order, "Continue the military expedition!" The next moment, a slew of commands came from the highest command center, and the army that had encountered a brief battle after the leap recommenced their voyage, pressing on towards the "Blue Sun Planet System"! The real battle had just begun. However, this opening battle alone had brought a huge shock to all observers. At this moment, Director Heather was only about a fifteen-minute light-speed distance away from the battlefield, staring blankly in its direction. The flash of the blade from just moments ago was also reflected in his eyes, incomparably clear! Therefore, he could understand the terror even more. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For an instant, Heather even doubted whether his own soul would be annihilated along with it! What''s more important wasNo Extraordinary Power beyond the Fourth Stage was detected by the monitoring equipment! "To slay an Overlord Level with Third Stage power?" Heather''s gaze remained vacant. However, though the shock was enormous, he gradually regained his senses, replaced by an indescribable fervor. No matter whether it was a historic reversal or not, Human Civilization had already displayed a terrifying foundation, truly proving that they indeed had the strength to take down the "Blue Sun Planet System." Containing Dimensional Creatures, preventing lower-level warriors from pollution, effortlessly killing Fourth Stage Spiritual Ability Mutants... The foundation represented by each of these, was far beyond his expectations! At least he had not heard of such foundational power from the other two seemingly powerful Hidden Civilizations! However, this was no longer important. What was important was that Human Civilization truly possessed the capability to help them survive in the apocalypse! Read latest chapters at My Virtual Library Empire "I can''t hesitate any longer." In this moment, Director Heather made a decision, "It''s not just us, with this record of combat, we have enough to rally all those companies that were left out!" Not long ago, after the appearance of two Hidden Civilizations that seemed even stronger, some dissension surfaced within the Company Alliance. Three Level 12 companies, leading many high-level companies, established deep cooperative relations with these two Hidden Civilizations. Countless companies were clamoring to secure a place among them. After all, most companies have overlapping businesses, only able to offer the same things for cooperation. In contrast, Human Civilization, with its seemingly vastly inferior overt strength, was only considered as a backup option. But now, with such combat achievements presented, the once reluctant backup option would inevitably become a "Blue Sea!" Moreover, Heather even thought of the benefits Smaller companies are more likely to submit! In a short time, a powerful order could be formed to centralize all the approaching forces! "Could this also be part of Human Civilization''s plan?" Heather suddenly thought of this possibility. Without showing overwhelming strength, they could firmly hold the initiative. But regardless, Human Civilization had already pressed the acceleration button in this Trial! As the army truly arrived at the three Life Planets of the Blue Sun Planet System, Shen Hao''s speed of accumulating points began to soar! "Too many!" The Commander, looking at the situation on the three planets, was also filled with fighting spirit, "They''re all Dimensional Creatures and Spiritual Ability Mutants, and generally of not low levels! The number is at least more than ten times that of the Yodora Kingdom!" More importantly, Dimensional Creatures continued to emerge ceaselessly. This terribly rich Spiritual Energy was fatally attractive to the Dimensional Creatures in Dimension Space. This meant that as long as they captured these three planets and established a solid defense, there would be a constant flow of points, as well as an endless supply of Spiritual Liquid resources! The Command Center and the Analysis Department, together with many officials from the Mother Planet, immediately started discussions. "We must quickly carry out the first round of sweeping." "How about letting the President take action?" "The real difficulty lies in sustained combat over the long term." "Instead of having the President take direct action, it''s better to borrow the President''s power over the long term with the Imprint!" "Defensive installations are the most important, we need to accelerate construction, to reduce the ratio of warriors'' sacrifices to the minimum!" "Is it possible to create a Teleportation Array that connects to the Mother Planet System?" "..." As the situation in the battle zone became gradually clear, the goals and specific actions of Human Civilization became clearer as well. The frontline warriors, too, stepped onto the battlefield under specific orders. Chapter 267 Soaring Performance Value! War is merely a means to an end, even within the Civilization Trial. The purpose for which Human Civilization wages this war is very clear. points, resources, influence. Just for these three things. Especially the first two. Therefore, from the beginning, all soldiers knew their mission clearly. It wasn''t about occupying territory, nor about protecting their families; their core mission was to slay as many enemies as possible with the minimum casualties! Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Many soldiers even regarded this war as a kind of "training"! Experience new stories on My Virtual Library Empire Yes, training. Especially for new recruits like Cui Yuting who had just joined the army in the past five and a half years. "The place we''re going to occupy is a treasure trove!" Cui Yuting said within her own battalion''s channel, "There''s a relic Spiritual Energy laboratory there, so the concentration of Spiritual Energy is very rich; it also contains a large number of Spiritual Ability Mutants. But as you all know, in this war, high risk means high reward!" No one made a sound, but this was discipline; in reality, all warriors were thrilled at this moment. Human Civilization''s resources were already very abundant now, but the demand for Extraordinary Power was also growing day by day. Five and a half years earlier, having the strength of Level 7 or 8 was enough to count as a minor expert among civilians. Breaking through to the Extraordinary Second Stage was considered a master even within the military! But now? The Second Stage was merely the bare minimum for Human armed forces! Levels Eleven to Twelve could only become the most ordinary third-class private soldiers; only at Level 17 or 18 did one qualify to join the elite battalion and become a First-class Soldier! Higher military ranks didn''t mean higher military positions, but they did come with tangible benefits! Contribution points, exchange privileges, Equipment, resource rewards... During the past peaceful five and a half years, Cultivators who wanted to gain resources were either working hard or relying on their Talent. The former, unless they made outstanding contributions, was merely a baseline. The latter was the only way to obtain a large amount of resources. After all, in a situation with limited resources, allocating more resources to geniuses maximizes their utility. Cui Yuting was a prime example. At just twenty years of Age, she already possessed the strength of Level 23 and led a battalion of five thousand! However, that was just the selection method of the peaceful times. In the current Trial period, another selection method that benefits everyone will become mainstream. That is military merit! The related calculation and distribution plan had already been issued to all soldiers, including officers of all ranks! It would change according to different battle situations. For example, in this battle, ordinary soldiers who wanted to kill Dimensional Creatures and powerful Spiritual Ability Mutants could only do so by using military formations, weapons, and various resources to fight above their level. The allocation of military merit was quite complex, basically using the individual terminal''s records to comprehensively calculate performance and contribution. Besides, since the core purpose of this war was profit, not war waged regardless of sacrifices or costs. Therefore, the penalties for sacrifice were also extremely severe! If the casualties of a battalion exceed the set limit, military merit would be drastically reduced depending on the situation, not just cut for the Commander but also their comrades, and they might even be reassigned to logistics. This could greatly limit situations where certain Commanders or warriors pursue military merit excessively. But despite this, the soldiers were still extremely eager! "Ordinary Talent? Not a Chosen One?" Cui Yuting''s speech continued, "These issues might have been insurmountable in the past, but on the battlefield at this moment, they''re not a problem at all! Weak in Cultivation Talent, naturally, there are resources to enhance Cultivation Talent! Not a Chosen One, but you can still acquire the status of a Chosen One through your military merit! Even if you''ve already become a Chosen One, performing excellently in the Trial would allow you to improve your Talent through military meritI won''t lie, I want to possess a Purple Epic Talent!" Cui Yuting openly declared her ambition, igniting the ambitions of all other warriors! In such an era, there was no one who didn''t yearn for power! Protecting the country and realizing one''s personal aspirations were not only compatible but highly integrated. "To be granted titles of nobility and achieve success, it starts today!" Cui Yuting drew her sword and, facing the slowly opening hatch that had penetrated deep into the planet, she commanded loudly, "Let''s move out!" In an instant, five thousand soldiers soared down! They were all Transcendents of the Second Stage, each capable of flight, and to the Spiritual Ability Mutants looking up from the ground, they were streaks of dazzling light falling from the spaceship high above, streaking across the sky! And it was the same for some further away! But Human Civilization naturally didn''t rely solely on the fighters to fight alone. Before the soldiers even arrived, tens of thousands of drones had already flown down first, darting across the entire battlefield, attacking the detected Spiritual Ability Mutants madly! Not all Spiritual Ability Mutants could avoid physical attacks by using Dimension Space as a barrier like Dimensional Creatures did. Most Spirit Ability Restrained were just ordinary Extraordinary Creatures. They too would die under the fierce onslaught of cannons and bullets! In fact, if it were not for wanting the data from the experiments left in this area, Cui Yuting would have directly requested artillery to cover the area and destroy it all! Chapter 267 Soaring Performance Value!_2 At that moment, after the comprehensive reconnaissance by the drone advance party, the connection to Fiora''s AI program brought Cui Yuting some good news. [The defensive formation deployment plan has been provided. It can utilize the inherent spiritual energy environment, boosting overall effectiveness by seventy-three percent and reducing deployment difficulty by fourteen percent.] "This is indeed a good place!" Cui Yuting quickly ordered. The troops divided into several squads, each led by a Transcendent who had reached the third stage, focusing on eliminating those troublesome enemies. Meanwhile, they rapidly set up defensive installations in the cleared areas, not just encompassing formation-imbued Extraordinary Equipment but also vast war fortresses. These modular devices, merging technological and Extraordinary Path advantages, were also achievements of Human Civilization over the past five and a half years. This moment was the first time they were being used on an official battlefield. The effect was significant! Especially against these Spiritual Ability Mutants and Dimensional Creatures! They clearly couldn''t comprehend the special nature of the formations. Even if some Spiritual Ability Mutants gathered forces to attack areas rich in spiritual energy, once they fell into the formations, a dozen first and second-level soldiers could even easily kill Spirit Root Mutants of level 17 or 18! The journey to Transcendence never solely relied on one''s level. As a large number of enemies fell, Cui Yuting drank a sip of Rejuvenation Water made from Spiritual Liquid, which not only rapidly restored her greatly depleted spiritual energy but even slightly enhanced it. This special resource, stemming from the Mythical Equipment "Refining Spirit Pot," had now become an essential resource for all soldiers. Because it truly was versatile. Healing, recovery, cultivation, and even the enhancement of casting power. "The position will soon be established," Cui Yuting looked at her designated area and then at the data on her personal terminal. Currently, like her, only about thirty new recruit squadrons had already established positions! She should be secure within the top fifty ranks. Indeed, to further motivate the warriors, this battle also included various competitions. The content of the competitions was also arranged by Fiora according to the situation at the time, and distributed to every soldier. Rational competition is undoubtedly a driving force for growth! However, just as Cui Yuting was brimming with confidence, her expression suddenly changed. A massive dimensional creature, resembling a waterfly in appearance, suddenly protruded from the void, exuding a terrifying aura, even causing the Emperor''s Seal on the back of Cui Yuting''s hand to continuously emit heat. Her personal terminal quickly sent out a warning! Level 28! Although she hadn''t reached the Extraordinary Fourth Stage yet, this level was far beyond her own. Continue your adventure at My Virtual Library Empire "What kind of luck is this!" Cui Yuting pursed her lips and immediately charged at it with her weapon! She even prepared to use the President''s power! Though this would affect her military merits, if she allowed such a dimensional creature to massacre freely, the impact would be more than just that. The emotions of the soldiers, her own interests including those of the entire squadron, and the vibrant combat spirit of setting foot on the Trial Battlefield for the first time, all drove Cui Yuting to accelerate madly. Her entire being nearly transformed into a streak of sword rainbow, even surpassing her original limit! After all, how could simulated battlefields, no matter how realistic, compare to a real battlefield? Under this extreme speed, Cui Yuting and the dimensional creature collided fiercely. Boom! The rising blast, scattered in an instant roar. Cui Yuting was still a step late, as three had already fallen in this sudden encounter. But, this is the battlefield. All rewards, all trump cards, all confidence, couldn''t cover up the cruelty in the real battlefield. It wasn''t just Cui Yuting; countless other geniuses and new recruits stepping onto the battlefield were also gradually experiencing things they couldn''t feel during past training. But simultaneously, their fighting will grew more solid, turning them into truly powerful warriors on such a battlefield! At this moment, Shen Hao, too, was in front of three planets, witnessing all this. If anyone saw his soul at this time, they would see numerous points of light continuously emerging. These were the sacrificed soldiers, continuously entering the Eternal Divine Country! This was also the first time Shen Hao continually observed his own Mythical Ability. He had realized that what was being integrated into the Eternal Divine Country wasn''t the soul, but something more fundamental and profoundthe "True Spirit." These True Spirits gradually merged into the Eternal Divine Country, becoming a part of his soul. Even,, in resonance with his "Emperor" profession, it still maintained a special resonance. "Although it is not a Profession Exclusive Mythical Ability, it matches the profession well." Shen Hao withdrew his attention. The number of Heroic Spirits was still small, and he was similarly not aware of this ability, nor was he proficient. Its primary function was to provide comfort to the comrades and families of these sacrificed Heroic Spirits. A while later, Shen Hao didn''t pay much attention to the situation on the battlefield anymore. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These one billion troops were part of the regular forces within the Human Civilization System, already considered the most elite portion. Despite some mistakes, on the whole, they were still rapidly growing. This battlefield, for the current military legions of civilization, was the best training ground! Chapter 267 Soaring Performance Value!_3 As long as nothing unexpected occurred, they would have the strongest legion at the smallest cost! And the harvest of the war was not just limited to that. Since the outbreak of the war, the points Shen Hao had acquired were also increasing rapidly. After all, even the Great Yan Army and Sky Spirit Army were now largely relying on Shen Hao''s gifts for their strength, equipment, and abilities. Therefore, the fruits of their victories were also transformed into points that reflected back to Shen Hao. To date, the "Legion-style development" domain had been thoroughly mastered by Shen Hao. The points acquired from this part had now officially surpassed those acquired from Shen Hao''s own actions. At this rate, it wouldn''t take many days for the two hundred trillion points needed for the Level 28 Mall to be satisfied. Of course, since the goal was to acquire points, Shen Hao wouldn''t just stand by and watch. His own actions of killing the enemy were the most efficient way of acquiring points! And he indeed found suitable opponents. "Focus on logistical arrangements, and don''t be stingy with the inventory, even if it means purchasing resources from the High-level Malls; points are meant to be spent." After giving the instructions, Shen Hao turned his gaze to the center, where a blue Great Sun was. The Spiritual Power Sun! Though not cost-effective, it was undoubtedly the technological marvel of the Life Empire, a work beyond estimation! It permanently opened a channel between the dimension space and the material world! In Shen Hao''s eyes, the Extraordinary Rules within were extremely chaotic, and the spiritual energy was incredibly dense, as if someone poked a hole in a balloon, causing vast amounts of spiritual energy to rush crazily toward that hole, driven by the unknown. This naturally brought a fatal attraction to Dimensional Creatures! Hence, at this moment, under Shen Hao''s gaze, numerous powerful Dimensional Creatures gathered within this "Blue Sun". A glance revealed a swarming mass. Just those who had reached the Extraordinary Fourth Stage, which is Level 31 and above, numbered in the dozens! And that was just the surface; undoubtedly, there were many more at deeper levels! Naturally, this was also why the Company Alliance couldn''t conquer this place. As one of the strongest forces in the universe, the Company Alliance alone had over one hundred and thirty Spiritual Ability Users at the "Divine Third Layer" of the "Fourth Stage". Converted to Chosen Ones, that was roughly equivalent to Level 31 and above purple Talent Chosen Ones. And excluding the Divine Third Layer, the number of Spiritual Ability Users who had reached the Fourth Stage exceeded a thousand! Theoretically, such a formidable force should be able to conquer this place. However, the reason behind their inability to do so became clear to Shen Hao during his first visit. The enemies deep within the Great Sun were the key point! Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, these Dimensional Creatures only craved spiritual energy, and aside from the few who left and appeared on the planets to plunder Extraordinary Creatures of the material aspect, the majority of them would not move. "But this isn''t the reason for the Company Alliance to hide this intelligence," Shen Hao narrowed his eyes slightly. Before deciding to target this place, he had already arrived to investigate. Although he had discovered the Company Alliance''s concealment, he did not give up this target. The reason was simplethis was not only the most suitable training ground for human troops but also the best for his own training! After reaching the Third Rank, Shen Hao rarely made a move; after all, it was almost impossible to encounter anything that could threaten him in the entire third stage, and if the number in the Fourth Stage increased, even Shen Hao would have to temporarily avoid them. However, Dimensional Creatures were different. These beings possessed only instinct! Furthermore, their means were extremely scarce; apart from the talents evolved from spiritual energy, there were no other Extraordinary Means. "Let''s begin." At this moment, Shen Hao felt like he had returned to the time of his very first Trial, frantically slaying creatures. He plunged directly into the heart of the Great Sun! Dominator Domain fully unleashed! To avoid alarming the dense Dimensional Creatures, Shen Hao isolated space with his Domain and brought his suitable "prey" into the Domain, then sequentially tested the various strategies he had researched over the past five and a half years. Imprints, lightning, elements, rules... Shen Hao could easily grasp the most fundamental rules of transcendence with his power, especially under the Domain''s influence, but it was still necessary to develop professional strategies unique to himself. Now was undoubtedly the best opportunity! After Shen Hao took action himself, all Chosen Ones in the universe could clearly see the performance value of Human Civilization, which was already accelerating, skyrocket again! And the speed was terrifying! After all, even if other Trial Civilizations were more powerful, it was not easy for them to find such a dense area of high-level Dimensional Creatures to "farm", and even if they did, their farming efficiency could not compare to that of Shen Hao with his Mythical Talent and Mythical Level Profession, coupled with a series of strong foundations. Explore hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire Most importantly, they did not have the advantage of a five-fold enhancement ''cheat''! One day! In just a short day''s time, Shen Hao''s total accumulated points surged to two hundred trillion! The Store Level formally reached Level 28! As for the performance value, it took first place on both charts, undisputedly! Even if the second and third ranks were also accelerating, they were swiftly overtaken by the performance values of Human Civilization and Shen Hao, reaching a gap of seven or eight times within such a short period! Unlike the former which was still unknown to many, the latter truly invigorated the entire Human Civilization, including the Great Yan and Sky Spirit Civilizations! "This is the feeling," Xi Qing was also cutting through the battlefield at this moment, but upon seeing the ranking change, it was as if he had returned to the previous Trial. Chapter 268 Beast Taming Civilization! Last trial, Xi Qing believed she possessed Golden Legendary Talent and, being the Emperor of the Great Yan Dynasty with countless resources and manpower, she assumed she would easily secure the first place in the ranking rewards. At the bare minimum, she should have been a strong contender for first place. But as it turned out, she could only rank second at best right from the start, completely crushed by the first place! Countless times she watched, wide-eyed, the terrifying performance values of the first place, her heart filled with shock and confusion, emotions indescribable with words. Even after meeting Shen Hao and learning that this Human Emperor possessed a Red Mythical Talent, she still couldn''t understand! Because the points Shen Hao was acquiring were disproportionately higher compared to the number of monsters he and Human Civilization had killed! At least double! It wasn''t until later that she heard an explanation: the President''s Mythical Talent allowed him to earn even more points, which provided her some relief. But it was just a little bit of relief. "Red Mythical Talent, although it appears one in ten billion compared to the Golden Legendary Talent, this is just too horrifyingly strong. Not only the inherent power but this ability to double the points earnedthat is the true horror!" Xi Qing, looking at the ranking with a gap that made chasing seem hopeless, felt amazement, relief, and even excitement in her heart. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After accepting the fact that she wasn''t the protector capable of guarding their civilization, the stronger Shen Hao performed, the better. Although she had not yet met another possessor of Mythical Talent, Xi Qing was almost certain that the President''s talent, even among the Red Mythical rank, was incredibly powerful! Continue your journey on My Virtual Library Empire After another glance at the rankings, Xi Qing, filled with fighting spirit, immersed herself back into the battlefield. The equipment she was currently using, the abilities it contained, and even her strength enhancement, all came from the President; a significant portion of the points she earned also flowed to Shen Hao, but Xi Qing gladly accepted this. All the people of Great Yan and the Sky Spirit People understood that the number of points the President accumulated would benefit the entire Civilization System! However, those who were most shocked by the bountiful harvest of Shen Hao and Human Civilization this time were the Trial Civilizations who had first come into contact with Shen Hao. At this moment, within a star system located near the territory of the Justice Federation, far distant from Human Civilization, some were experiencing immense shock. This was a vast star system. Though it only had one sun, it boasted close to a hundred Life Planets scattered throughout the star system, with massive Space Cities visible around the Life Planets. Even to the naked eye, one could sense the strength of this star system. Indeed, it was so. This Trial Civilization, known as Cangling, was already a formidable Extraordinary Civilization even before joining the Civilization Trial. Its Mother Planet nurtured countless powerful Transcendent beings, with Beast Taming being the primary Extraordinary Path. Yes, this was a Beast Taming Civilization! All Cultivators could open their Purple Mansion, contract Pet Beasts, and obtain power from them. The main reason they had managed to survive four terrifying Trials and reach this Fifth Trial was not only due to the possession of a Golden Legendary Talent holder and the two paths of Beast Taming and technology, but also a third path available in the Chosen One Mall. Extraordinary Bloodline! Bloodline and Beast Taming, these two paths intertwined perfectly, with numerous Pet Beasts growing wildly within the Extraordinary Bloodline Path, and in turn, strengthening the Beast Tamers, skyrocketing the entire civilization''s power and allowing them to pass three Trials with no close calls. As of now, they had more than fifty Transcendents at the Fourth Stage, twenty billion Legions at the Second Rank, and four hundred billion Legions at the first stage! Including two Affiliated Kingdoms, the total number of individual units reached two trillion! With such power, coupled with their profound heritage, even faced with the so-called strongest forces within the indigenous civilization, they had enough foundation. So, they started off with great vigor, actively engaging with the indigenous civilization. It''s also one of the "Hidden Civilizations" that the Company Alliance values most! But at this moment, the Cangling Civilization found itself in a vast self-doubt. So much so that an emergency meeting was called. Currently, in the highest council of the Cangling Civilization''s Beast Master Association, thirty-two out of the fifty-four "God level" Beast Masters, the strongest of the civilization, had gathered. They represented the majority of Cangling Civilization''s high-end power! "For the performance value to soar at such a rate, unless their power is several times greater than ours and they have the full support of the indigenous civilization to quickly push through planets polluted, it''s impossible to achieve this!" a Beast Tamer with a temperamental look was the first to speak, his expression grim. The Cangling people were generally much taller than humans, with an average height of about three meters; they were like "small giants." Apart from that, they resembled humans quite closely. But there were also "Alien Races." These were the ones mixed with some traits of Pet Beast bloodlines, which was also a hallmark of those who followed the Extraordinary Bloodline Path. For instance, the one speaking right now had golden yellow, thick hair, stood at four meters tall and had a robust physique, known as the "Lion King!" But at this moment, not only the Lion King had a heavy and unsightly expression. The same was true for most of the others present. No surprise, they were truly frightened. According to past experiences, being matched with a powerful civilization was good, but being this powerful was a completely different matter! Chapter 268 Beast Taming Civilization!_2 Firstly, this meant they basically had no chance of competing for the first rank! They would lose out on the generous rewards. Secondly, having such powerful civilizations matched on the same Trial Battlefield meant that the difficulty of the trial might far exceed their imagination! "The top priority is to find this civilization, or at the very least determine which one it is!" another person spoke up, this time a woman, astonishingly five meters tall. Moreover, her upper body was slender and stunningly beautiful, her expression cold and her demeanor unparalleled, but her lower half was that of a gigantic scorpion! Behind her were even nine scorpion tails armed with barbs! She was known as the Scorpion King! "This shouldn''t be difficult," another person began, this one looking quite normal, three meters tall with a lean build, and exuding a cold aura with his speech, "This kind of improvement in performance value doesn''t just need strength, but more importantly, intelligence. This civilization must have had contact with the indigenous civilization. Just ask around the Company Alliance, which ''Hidden Civilizations'' have recently been actively seeking and slaying Dimensional Creatures. From this, we can identify them, but if it turns out to be a civilization with a brutal, cold, and greedy style, do we risk exposing ourselves and inviting disaster?" Indeed, this was the main reason these "Divine-level Beastmasters" were gathered here! Facing an indigenous civilization, they could still intimidate them with their various abilities and the heritage from the Civilization Trial. But it was completely different with Trial Civilizations. Potential, heritage, strength, everything might surpass their own! Moreover, the rate at which these performance points were growing was somewhat terrifying! Once facing the malice of such Trial Civilizations, even with numerous trump cards, they had no confidence! "But we''ll have to make contact sooner or later," another voice said, "Since we can''t avoid it forever, we might as well get to know them first, get the intelligence." "Otherwise," someone objected, "the background of this trial is so vast, we each defend our territory, and might not even come into contact." "Naive! What trial is ever simple? Like the third trial, if we hadn''t contacted all civilizations and formed an alliance, we couldn''t possibly have passed with minimal losses!" "Are you scared out of your wits? You''re all blindly frightened without knowing anything." "..." Each of these individuals was a major figure presiding over a region, having reached the Extraordinary Fourth Stage, and they were "Divine-level" Beastmasters who hadn''t appeared in the Beast Taming Civilization in tens of thousands of years; their strength was earth-shattering, comparable to gods. But at the moment, they were in endless debate, their tone filled with fear. After all, in the face of the Civilization Trial, the stronger they were, the more they felt their own insignificance. Even being powerful enough to easily destroy planets, inside the trial, they still felt like they were walking on thin ice. In the end, everyone turned their gaze to the Strongest among them. The President of the Beast Master Association! Named Mo Wen. He appeared to be an old man, frail and hunched over, his face covered with wrinkles. However, even before the Civilization Trial began, he had already been one of the Strongest, and after the trial began, he was luckily endowed with a Golden Legendary Talent! The Cangling Civilization had managed to pass through four trials safely, and his contribution was foremost. As the discussion gradually subsided, this strong character who had been half-squinting his eyes, taking in everyone''s opinions but remaining silent, finally spoke, "Let''s request the Company Alliance, the Justice Federation to gather intelligence about other ''Hidden Civilizations,'' not just one but all." Yes, this was a compromise previously suggested. Asking in this manner didn''t necessarily mean that they would get the intelligence of the opponents, as facing such powerful civilizations, both the Company Alliance and the Justice Federation would surely be cautious. However, since Mo Wen had spoken, it meant the matter was settled. This was precisely the role of an authoritative figure in the trial. "Moreover, regardless of what the other civilizations are, whether friend or foe, the most important thing for us remains to swiftly enhance ourselves!" Mo Wen spoke again, "There''s no need to hide our strength anymore. All members, go all out and gather points at all costs!" "This..." The others were immediately hesitant. They had indeed concealed their strength, their civilization actually had fifty-four Chosen Ones who had reached the Fourth Stage, but only twenty were exposed. This was also a normal choice. After all, this trial had just begun, and they hardly knew much about the Trial Civilizations or the indigenous civilizations. If they didn''t hold anything back, they might fall into danger at any moment. But now, they had to deploy their full force? Without any reservations? "Once the trump card is exposed, just accumulate new ones!" Mo Wen seemed to discern the hesitation in some people and spoke again, "With the points obtained next, I have decided to bet half of them on treasure chests!" Bet on treasure chests! Everyone was shocked and looked incredulously at Mo Wen. After reaching Store Level 31, a new function had appeared. [Treasure Chest Drawing] As the name suggested, this function allowed the input of a large amount of points to draw treasure chests of varying qualities by chance! Once a Mythical treasure chest was drawn, it was certain to contain Mythical items. This would undoubtedly greatly enhance the civilization''s cultural heritage. However, if they were unlucky, a large number of points would be wasted! Before this, everyone had the same viewnot to gamble like a dog unless it was a critical moment. But now... to bet half of their points? This meant that they had little confidence in safely getting through this trial. "Half, even if we lose the bet, we won''t be completely ruined," Mo Wen looked around at everyone present and said solemnly, "I made this decision because half of it is due to the pressure from the civilization ranked first, and the other half, because of the threat from Dimension SpaceI suspect, the most powerful enemy in this trial possesses a Golden Legendary Quality ability and has reached the Fifth Stage!" Everyone''s mouths fell open. This statement was even more shocking than what he had just said! Golden Legendary ability, Fifth Stage? If that really was the type of enemy, even just one could easily destroy their entire civilization! This was not an exaggeration! On the Extraordinary Path, the higher the level, the larger the gap between each level. Not to mention the Fifth Stage, even just at the Fourth Stage. A Level 30 Chosen One with a Purple Epic Talent, if not sufficiently powerful, would have a hard time defeating a Level 31 Non-Chosen One! Purple Epic Talent, Purple Epic Ability, equipment, cultivation techniques, elixirs... Only the combination of all these advantages could barely even out the gap created by this mere "Level." If it was the Fifth Stage, but the enemy had a low rank, then as long as President Mo Wen''s level approached close to 40, they might stand a chance in a fight. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But the Fifth Stage with a Golden Legendary Rank? Betting the entire civilization would still leave them without any hope! Stay connected via My Virtual Library Empire Could anyone really advance to the Fifth Stage in just this one trial? "..." Everyone fell silent, feeling an overwhelming pressure. "I am not trying to incite panic," Mo Wen slowly exhaled and spoke again, "You all know, I possess a Level 33 Space Attribute Pet Beastan Illusion Dream Beast, and I have been researching Dimension Space, particularly the ''Pollution,'' and have nearly grasped its essence, which absolutely reaches the Golden Legendary Quality!" The Cangling Civilization did not have an external database. Everything had to be discovered by themselves. The focal point of this trial must lie in the Dimension Space, and having a research direction made it unsurprising to achieve some results. However, the results brought were not good news. Mo Wen continued, "The quality is right here, and you should also be able to vaguely sense that previously I was still unsure about the level of the enemy who possesses this ''Pollution Ability,'' but now, given such a terrifying trial civilization..." Chapter 269 Signs of the Crisis Worsening Further The remaining words need not be said; everyone understood the implications of President Mo Wen''s words. They were not without experience as the strongest civilization among those participating in the Civilization Trial. As early as the second Trial, relying on their own Extraordinary System and Mo Wen, who possessed a Golden Legendary Talent, they also crushed all other Trial Civilizations, but even so, the Trial they faced at that time was extremely difficult. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it were only enemies at the Golden Legendary Fourth Stage, for a civilization with several times their strength, it wouldn''t be difficult at all. Enemies at the Fifth Stage were inevitable. Just this point alone put everyone under tremendous pressure. Everyone fully endorsed President Mo Wen''s arrangements. Under such intense Trial strength, there was no room to hide their real power. It was also necessary to understand the intelligence on this powerful civilization. So, in the following days, not only did the performance values of the Human Civilization skyrocket, but those of the other eight Trial Civilizations did as well. Clearly, civilizations with thoughts similar to the Cangling Civilization were not in the minority. The astounding performance values of Human Civilization indeed provoked them. It is worth mentioning that the current civilization ranking could more accurately be called "Civilization System Ranking" because Affiliated Kingdoms simply did not qualify to participate in the ranking. More importantly, the past experiences of Erin Ellie were not like this! They clearly stated that when they undertook their final Trial, the Affiliated Civilizations recognized by the Civilization Trial system also participated in the new Trial as participants. "The rules have changed," Shen Hao knew this from the start and could confirm one thing. The rules had changed. The other Chosen Ones might not know the version number of the Civilization Trial or understand that the Civilization Trial is constantly evolving and updating, but Shen Hao could clearly see the version updates of the Civilization Trial through the cheat interface. Combined with the rule change concerning Affiliated Civilizations, it is sufficient to say that the various rules of the Civilization Trial are not set in stone. Future unknown rule changes will occur. Discover hidden content at My Virtual Library Empire However, for Shen Hao, who possessed a cheat, his grasp on the rules was always stronger than other civilizations! "Continue to farm points!" Shen Hao sped up. For him, Blue Sun was an excellent points farming spot, especially after he found that high-level Dimensional Creatures were still being attracted by the dense Spiritual Energy here. This place could become a steady source of points. At the same time, after the past half-month, all existing Dimensional Creatures and Spiritual Ability Mutants on the three planets were almost completely eradicated. In total, he gained 460 trillion points! This also brought Shen Hao''s Store Level officially to Level 29. And all this at the cost of less than a million lives. For a war involving an army of a billion, this casualty ratio could already be considered a grand victory. One could only say that the target chosen this time was indeed very appropriate. However, afterward, the pace slowed down. Even though there was still a steady stream of Dimensional Creatures emerging, it amounted to about ten trillion points per day. This allowed other civilizations monitoring the rankings to breathe a slight sigh of relief. Although the gap was still huge, it was no longer widening. Shen Hao didn''t have any good solutions for this. Compared to those powerful civilizations, the Human Civilization indeed lacked in scale. In the past five and a half years, although various policies had promoted the birth of a large number of babies, it would take at least a decade or more for these newborns to convert into the strength of Human Civilization. The only option was to grasp the time and farm for points as much as possible. Fortunately, with the high-level store and huge resource collection, the strength of the entire Human Civilization grew rapidly! All sorts of resources were put to full use. Every day, spaceships transported a large number of warriors, who had reached Level 20, back to the Human Mother Planet, where they used the power of Heavenly Tribulation to break through. Besides that, the strength of the warriors who were still at the Extraordinary Second Stage saw rapid growth as well. According to the report from the Global United Front, so far, the average level of this billion-member army had been raised to the Fifteenth Level! With a large number of resources handed over to the warriors, and with the environment of the battlefield, the increase in strength was inevitable. In addition, there was more good news. Some people, because they had been in a state of dense Spiritual Energy for a long time, were also affected, gaining more power, advancing levels more quickly, and there were even some who directly awakened "Spiritual Ability Talent." Even though these people were more susceptible to the effects of Spiritual Energy Pollution, Shen Hao observed that as long as the pollution was not severe, they could still suppress it using his Imprint. Although it wasn''t as safe and straightforward as Shen Hao bestowing an Imprint and granting power, as long as they controlled the amount, they could also digest the benefits while avoiding the downsides. "When I break through to the Extraordinary Fourth Stage, this suppression will probably be even more straightforward, and it might even be effective against other civilizations!" Shen Hao was naturally satisfied with this effect, even pleasantly surprised. It meant that this Trial was actually somewhat restrained by his Talent! But breaking through was not that easy. Chapter 269 Signs of Further Deterioration of the Crisis_2 Level 30 to Level 31 is a huge threshold. "We must accelerate development; the stronger Human Civilization is, the faster I can advance!" Shen Hao considered the current situation and made a certain decision. After another week passed, he left the mostly cleared Blue Sun Region and returned to the Mother Planet. "We need to open up a new battlefield!" Shen Hao immediately convened a council meeting, "The situation within the Blue Sun Planet System has stabilized, and the strength of our forces has greatly increased. It''s too wasteful to leave ten billion troops there. Redeploy the troops, find new targets, and at the same time, gradually replace the reserve legions of the Mother Planet and Affiliated Civilizations onto the Blue Sun Planet System battlefield to train them!" Yes, we needed to open up a new battlefield. Reducing troops and opening new battlefields would inevitably increase the pressure on our forces, and even bring more sacrifices. But from the perspective of civilization, this could undoubtedly bring greater benefits. Such a proposition had already been suggested before. At this moment, since Shen Hao had made a decision, the entire Human Civilization suddenly became active. Targets for backup were quickly confirmed. Within the Life Empire, just like in the Blue Sun Planet System, there were far too many thoroughly polluted systems; they almost made up half of the Life Empire''s Life Planets, showing how severe the crisis had been when it first erupted. On the other hand, aside from Trial Civilizations, the indigenous civilizations simply couldn''t derive much benefit from clearing these planets. After all, they had no points. What could be gained were only Spiritual Energy resources and even those were polluted, offering very few usable options. Under such circumstances, when Human Civilization decided to inform the Company Alliance, Heather, who had already arrived at the Human Mother Planet as an Envoy, also exclaimed, "You Hidden Civilizations are all very keen on clearing dimensional creatures." This statement was clearly not made unintentionally. Edo, responsible for liaison, felt a slight stir in his heart. "Director Heather, how many Hidden Civilizations does the Company Alliance know about up till now?" In the past month, due to the astonishing performance of Human Civilization in the war, contact with the Company Alliance had deepened. Even contact had been made with some of the other strongest native civilizations. However, they still had not grasped the full scope of Trial Civilizations. Partly because the distances between their arrivals were very remote and partly because of the concealment by the Company Alliance. Yes, information about Hidden Civilizations was among the highest secrets within the Company Alliance. Officially, it was not permitted to disclose information about other Hidden Civilizations. But rules are merely rules. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Against the backdrop of a cosmic apocalypse, rules are naturally challenged. In this period, Director Heather''s actions and words were steadily moving closer to Human Civilization, even pulling in other different allies! Clearly, they also knew that civilizations like Human Civilization, which were Hidden Civilizations, were the hope for surviving the apocalypse. This had also become a consensus among most native civilizations. Even the Great Wu Empire, the most closed and arrogant among the four strongest forces, would not refuse contact with "Hidden Civilizations." Sure enough, faced with Edo''s question, Heather did not refuse to answer as before but after hesitating for a moment, she still said, "Such things can not be revealed, but since we have become friends, we naturally have to consider our friends." She quietly held up six fingers. "This is all we know, of which only two have had deep contacts with our Company Alliance, you and the Cangling Civilization." "Cangling Civilization..." The information quickly reached Shen Hao''s hands. Since Heather had opened up, deciding to move closer to Human Civilization, the information provided was more than a mere statement. Cangling Civilization, in their description, followed a "biological cultivation" technology path. Very similar to the Life Empire, but distinctly different. Because they were not cultivating dimensional creatures or their hybrids, but like Human Civilization, they had embarked on a different path than Spiritual Energy. Unbound by the Spiritual Energy that constrained native civilizations'' understanding of transcendence, Shen Hao immediately realized, this was the "Beast Taming Path!" Within Human Civilization, there were also related legends, but they were not mainstream. Apart from Cultivation and Magic, there were also similar branches. But clearly, such branches could not compare to a focused Beast Taming Extraordinary Path. Just the act of creating a Beast Taming Space within the sea of consciousness was sufficiently miraculous. "The paths to transcendence are infinite and should not be underestimated," Shen Hao naturally understood the advantage of such paths. That advantage was their number! A Beast Tamer of the same tier could control several beasts of the same level! Moreover, cultivating beasts appeared to be simpler than cultivation. "I wonder if cooperation is possible," Shen Hao pondered, but eventually set the thought aside for the time being. There certainly was potential for cooperation, and the space for it was vast. Not to mention anything else, just Shen Hao''s ability to suppress pollution was a major trump card. However, the premise of cooperation lay in strength! Currently, Human Civilization didn''t even have a single person who had reached the Extraordinary Fourth Stage. Explore stories at My Virtual Library Empire Overtly insufficient strength, even if the actual combat power was strong, is not favorable for cooperation, after all, one can''t start by expending energy on a battle. "First, I''ll focus all my effort on the breakthrough!" Shen Hao made a decision. Several days later, over five hundred million elite troops left the Blue Sun Planet System, splitting into three groups, each heading to different polluted star systems. A new campaign began. Although it increased the number of soldiers'' sacrifices, it also caused the points for Human Civilization to surge once again. Until ten days later, a total of one quadrillion points were reached! The level of the Points Store officially reached Level 30! But it still wasn''t enough. Human Civilization had come to this trial relying on Hidden Points, while the majority of other civilizations had already opened the Chosen One Mall of the Fourth Stage. Last time, Human Civilization was far ahead in Points Mall Level, but in this trial, they were on the lagging side. Fortunately, there was a five-times points hack. Given time, catching up was just a matter of when. The entire Human Civilization was immersed in this rapid growth. If possible, Shen Hao even hoped they could continue to develop like this for several years at a stretch! However, the trial was obviously not that simple. Three and a half months after arriving in this universe, the Justice Federation Envoy stationed within Human Civilization suddenly delivered some ominous news. A member of the Justice Federation''s council was suspected of being contaminated! And it was a covert contamination, retaining powerful logical thinking! It brought tremendous loss to the entire Justice Federation. After learning the details, the Global United Front quickly reported to Shen Hao and called an emergency meeting! "This is undoubtedly a sign of further deterioration in the crisis of the trial." The meeting was presided over by Dong Gong, who looked serious, and his first sentence indicated that this was not a minor issue that could be easily overlooked. Indeed, no one overlooked it. The Justice Federation was a highly unique civilization. As one of the most powerful forces in the universe, the Justice Federation was not initially called by this name, but was known as the "Wakan Federation." However, over 1700 years ago, the Wakan Federation underwent tremendous internal chaos, with various accumulated conflicts continuously erupting, even plunging into a dark period lasting over 1100 years. It wasn''t until 600 years ago that one strong individual after another stood out from the dark period. With their formidable strength and amazing perseverance, they overthrew the Wakan Federation and formed the Justice Federation! Thereafter, the ways of the entire Justice Federation took a complete 180-degree turn! Upholding justice, fairness, and protecting order In just 600 years, the strength of the entire civilization skyrocketed, definitely making it the one with the most potential among the five strongest forces originally. Chapter 270 Loading Cheats, Shen Hao Breaks Through! However, even such a powerful civilization faced serious problems. That was because the entire civilization''s institutions were imperfect. To maintain unity and continue to develop rapidly, it all depended on the personal prestige of those few members of the Justice Council. In such circumstances, any individual''s rebellion could bring about immense destruction. Usually, those capable of occupying such positions had their character and ability tested, and they were at least unlikely to be corrupted within a mere few centuries. However, the pollution of the Ancient Gods was entirely different. It was irrational. Once confirmed to be corrupted, and if it occurred with retained self-logic, it would deal a huge blow to the prestige of the Justice Council. It directly threatened the foundational composition of the entire Justice Federation. This was one of the reasons why Dong Gong and others placed such importance on this intelligence. After identifying the key points, everyone at the meeting started to take it seriously. "For now, it is only a powerful force within the Life Empire that has encountered problems, and the forces resisting the cosmic doom still hold the advantage, but if the Justice Federation falls into the same predicament as the Life Empire, the consequences will be extremely severe, and the threat of doom will rise significantly," Dong Gong said at the end, his expression grave. Truth be told, it would be better for the Company Alliance to encounter problems than the Justice Federation. After all, the Justice Federation was a newly established political entity, excellent in many ways; they were the only one of the remaining four forces that, without calculating gains and losses, or considering interests, devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the war against cosmic doom. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At present, at least half of the polluted regions in the Life Empire were being pushed back and dealt with by the Justice Federation. In this case, their pollution is not just a matter of enemies gaining some strength and allies losing some; it is far more complex. Shen Hao was also paying attention to the meeting and pondering. The spread of pollution was inevitable; following the Life Empire, it was not surprising that the Justice Federation would be the first to have major problems. After all, they were the most aggressive in the current battle. "What are the demands of the Justice Federation''s Envoy?" someone asked. Two months had passed since Human Civilization came to the forefront, and many forces had sent their Envoys. However, Human Civilization still kept the closest contact with the Company Alliance because the Company Alliance excelled at trade. "They hope to utilize our ability to combat pollution," Dong Gong said, "Among all the Hidden Civilizations that have surfaced, we are the strongest in fighting pollution, and this is widely acknowledged." Indeed, this had become a signature power of Human Civilization. Spiritual Ability Users were the most severely affected by status pollution, but those affected were not just Spiritual Ability Users. After all, it is a form of status pollution. Other Hidden Civilizations, limited by their intelligence sources, were still unclear about the situation, but the Cangling Civilization, in particular, suffered greatly in this regard. They mainly relied on Beast Taming, but Pet Beasts have their limitations in intelligence, are difficult to domesticate, and this does not even take into account that they also follow the Extraordinary Bloodline Path. To some extent, they were completely countered by Spiritual Energy pollution. Pet Beasts affected by pollution would, in turn, affect Beast Tamers. Other Hidden Civilizations may not be clear, but the fact that the Justice Federation is seeking help from Human Civilization speaks volumes about the situation. After receiving the answer, those present had a moment of realization. Why were they able to resist pollution? Naturally, it was because of the President! Another Chosen One, even with a Mythical Talent, would be unable to protect the entire civilization without the "Emperor" Profession and corresponding Red Mythical ability! "They hope that the President could personally visit the Justice Federation and examine the situation of the suspected Polluter; it would be best if they could be pulled back from the brink of pollution!" Dong Gong revealed the Justice Federation''s specific proposal, "Of course, it''s not without compensation. The Justice Federation has shown great sincerity, offering an extremely generous list." As he finished speaking, an extensive list appeared before them. At first, the council members didn''t show much interest, for in their deep collaboration with the Company Alliance, most of the Universe''s technology and resources were accessible. But after carefully reviewing the list, the eyes of some council members widened with astonishment! "Spiritual Ability Talent Awakening Potion! They even have something like this?" "Large-scale Spirit Power Jump Star Gates!" "Divine Soul Implantable Spiritual Ability Chips!" "Fourth Stage External Spiritual Armor!" "..." Some even inhaled sharply in their minds. If Spiritual Ability Extraordinary were also considered a path of civilization, the universe''s most powerful forces generally reached the third stage, that is Level 21 and above. To Human Civilization, it could serve as a complement to their own paths, but it wasn''t particularly attractive. At most, it could be considered a supplement in terms of Spiritual Ability Talent, Spiritual Ability Weapons, and Spirit Power Jumps. However, the technology and items on this list were mostly at a fourth-stage level! Level 31 and above! Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire This level of technology, though available to the Company Alliance, was considered their trump card; they would only be willing to trade when they saw a benefit worth the exchange, otherwise, it would remain out of reach. Chapter 270 Loading the Cheat, Shen Hao Breaks Through!_2 However, the Justice Federation has brought out all of these things without any reservation! Especially the "Spiritual Talent Awakening Potion". If there''s no issue with the description that follows, this is absolutely the real trump card of the Justice Federation! The highest quality potion could even have a non-low probability of awakening spiritual abilities at the Divine Third Layer. That is equivalent to a Purple Epic-level ability! Even if it cannot compare with the Chosen One''s Talent abilities and loading ability, or the extraction of profession foundations, after all, Chosen Ones are few in number, and no civilization would find Purple Epic-level Talent abilities too many! Frankly, if humans could acquire all these technologies, Human Civilization could indeed consider integrating the Spiritual Ability Extraordinary System into Human Society as a supplementary Extraordinary Path system! Although most of these technologies require to truly solve problems when given, one must admit that the Justice Federation''s sincerity and determination are not bad. At least, they truly realize the severity of the situation and take it very seriously. However, the meeting ended without reaching any concrete conclusion. After all, only Shen Hao could make such a decision. Rather than a discussion, it was better to say it was an analysis, and then determining all sorts of plans and finally presenting them all before Shen Hao. "Intervention, we certainly must intervene," Shen Hao narrowed his eyes slightly. This is indeed a good opportunity. Moreover, he cannot just watch the downfall of the Justice Federation. On this point, he believes, most of the Trial Civilizations would agree. The longer the indigenous civilizations hold out, the more time they can buy for the Trial Civilizations. Similarly, it is clear that the Justice Federation is not only seeking help from Human Civilization; I''m afraid all other Trial Civilizations will get involved. Under such circumstances, if Human Civilization were to contact all the Trial Civilizations, its strength is insufficient, yet its potential is too astonishing! Once other civilizations know Human Civilization is ranked first but not strong, it''s hard to say what thoughts might arise. The temptation of the ranking rewards is not low. "As long as we make a breakthrough, it will be easy to solve," Shen Hao finally decided to set aside the matter temporarily, planning to delay. In fact, over the past two months, the overall strength of Human Civilization has grown immensely, and even the pace of his own power increase has hit the accelerator, especially after the opening of the Thirty-level Mall, which contains many good items that are also helpful to Shen Hao''s own cultivation. In other words, he is close to reaching the critical point of the Fourth Stage! Once a breakthrough is achieved, Human Civilization will truly have the backbone to face all indigenous civilizations and all Trial Civilizations! Moreover, it''s almost time to choose a second hack. About this hack selection, Shen Hao has specific ideas. It''s about the ranking rewards. During this period, the information on the ranks has been maintained; Human Civilization is in first place, but because the growth has slowed down, the performance value is only about three times that of the second place. Furthermore, the gaps between the following five civilizations are very small, and even the second place often changes. Also, up to now, there has been no information about the settlement of ranking rewards, which has made Shen Hao slightly concerned. The settlement point is most likely not on a fixed schedule, otherwise, there would be no need to withhold it from the public. So what is it based on then? Choosing the "Ranking Reward Hack" would reveal it. After all, this second version of the Ranking Reward Hack comes with the addition of "Knowing the exact timing of rank settling during hidden settlement periods." "I''ll choose this one." Shen Hao calmed down and devoted himself wholeheartedly to cultivation. In a blink of an eye, nearly a month had passed. The time to load the new hack finally arrived. This month, Human Civilization continued to open battlefields, acquire points, but since Shen Hao did not make a move again, the number of points obtained slightly decreased, and the distance to the needed two quadrillion points to reach the Thirty-one Store Level was still quite far. In addition, the situation with the Justice Federation is further fermenting. They have indeed sought help from all the Hidden Civilizations. According to intelligence from the Company Alliance, there are already a total of five Hidden Civilizations that have given a positive response. If we include the human civilizations that have not yet responded but are already prepared to get involved, there are a total of six. Clearly, the offerings from the Justice Federation are quite tempting to most Trial Civilizations. Beyond that, the situation is indeed somewhat grim. The warriors sent by the Justice Federation to the front lines of the Life Empire have all been affected to some degree, with some areas even experiencing a large-scale contraction of the battlefront. The threat of cosmic doomsday undeniably adds weight to the cloud hanging over the heads of everyone in the universe. And in such circumstances, Shen Hao finally loaded the second hack! [Ranking Reward Hack Version Two!] After the successful loading, a timer appeared on the hack interface. [Countdown to the fate of the Justice Federation''s destruction: 78 days] Without the countdown by hours, Shen Hao also understood the reason. This node was not an instantaneous event, but an explosion that would occur suddenly over a period of time. "The Justice Federation, indeed among the strongest native forces, is the second to be destroyed by the apocalypse," Shen Hao said, looking at the timer, not particularly surprised by the downfall of the Justice Federation. Even the timing of the ranking settlement coinciding with the fate of the Justice Federation''s destruction was not surprising to him. He had long harbored such suspicions. The absence of a visible countdown timer meant the greatest possibility was that the time was not fixed, or it contained some intelligence. Now, it seemed to be the latter. So, the question arose. The current position of the Justice Federation was indeed perilous, but merely having one member of the Justice Council contaminated seemed insufficient to warrant complete annihilation in just two and a half months. The most likely answer Shen Hao could think of was one. More than one council member was contaminated! Enjoy exclusive adventures from My Virtual Library Empire "A civilization built on a few ''heroes'' can also rapidly collapse due to the fall of its ''heroes,'' perhaps even less stable than the Life Empire," Shen Hao slowly exhaled. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He knew it was time to depart. He was only a hair''s breadth away from Level 31. Under normal circumstances, it might take another month or two of grinding to achieve a breakthrough. But there were shortcuts, albeit at a slightly higher cost. Yet now, for the greater good, he couldn''t concern himself with that too much. Shen Hao opened the current Thirty-level Chosen One Mall and, without hesitation, began a shopping spree! Especially purchasing those items that could increase the strength of civilization in a short period of time! Such as equipment, large weapons, high-quality stores, and various types of significant armaments! All the useful Purple Epic and Blue Elite items accumulated in the VIP store, he bought in massive quantities crazily! Even the warships! Within just a few hours, an entire ten quadrillion points were frantically spent by Shen Hao! He nearly depleted all the points at his disposal! Even though various resources, equipment, devices, weapons, and technologies were still just piling up in stock, it still represented a drastic surge in the strength of human civilization! It also meant that the feedback received from the [Emperor] profession further skyrocketed! To exchange points for growth in a short period of time was Shen Hao''s choice. Points can be earned again, and after all, these points weren''t wasted for nothing; though there was some loss, they ultimately became part of the civilization''s foundational resources. In just three days, everyone within human civilization, including the majority of the mighty from its two affiliated civilizations, suddenly felt a consistent sensation at a certain moment. It was a majestic, divine presence, filled with supreme suppression, symbolizing the endless stars that emerged quietly in their minds, lifted above their heads as if it were the incarnation of the Heavenly Dao! Everyone knew who it was, yet they had never before felt the protection of their President so clearly, nor the connection between themselves, the President, and the entire civilization! Chapter 271 The New Ability of the Sovereign At this moment, Shen Hao also felt a change distinct from the Extraordinary Third Stage. Previously, his connection with Human Civilization focused more on his side. He could feel all humans and selectively bestow his power upon other humans. Even when drawing power from other humans, it was a unilateral action on his part. But now, this connection had become bidirectional. The entirety of civilization could clearly sense his presence and his power, even truly drawing unique advantages from these sensations. "Visualization, or bloodline?" Shen Hao was not sure. However, at this moment, the whole of humanity was indeed beginning to experience a unique power. Firstly, it was Suppression! Yes, when people looked at each other, they could all sense a unique change in temperament. It was a very clear transformation. Even those naturally timid, or with sleazy appearances, possessed a distinctive aura at this moment. It was like being born into a noble family, with a sensory experience that transcended the ordinary. And it was not just that. Some were astonished to find that they had a unique perception of the Electric Current freely available around them. The same was true for the elements in the air! Beyond a few with outstanding Talent, the change in most people did not yet meet the standards of Talent or ability, but the change was genuine nonetheless. After reaching the Fourth Stage, Shen Hao''s status and influence began to truly change each individual! "This is the transformation of the [Emperor] Profession," Shen Hao realized clearly. If in the past humanity was described as "Dragon''s descendants" or "God''s Children" and these were just legends, now, the identity of "Emperor''s subjects" was truly genuine, naturally forming a superiority distinct from other civilizations! Such as Talent, such as ability... It is imaginable that as Shen Hao''s strength further enhances, every individual within Human Civilization will undergo an essential transformation! It was as if it were foreshadowing that Human Civilization was about to embark on a path toward greatness, starting from this moment. Of course, aside from some noticeable perceptions, such as a slight improvement in Cultivation Talent and a minor increase in affinity with thunder and elements, many more changes would require ongoing evolution. This is the growth of the [Emperor] Profession. As for Shen Hao himself, his own abilities, including the [Sovereign] Talent, had also taken on a new difference. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Especially [Sovereign]. Shen Hao opened the Chosen One panel and clearly saw that the [Sovereign] Mythical Talent had acquired a new ability. Beyond status, Suppression, power control, and the [Dominator Domain] awakened during the previous leap beyond the Extraordinary Tier, this time the awakened power was named [Dominator Star Domain]! The description was clear. "[As a Cosmic Sovereign, every star within the Universe contributes to your power, but there is also a Dominator Star Domain that reigns above the entire Universe!]" Yes, this new ability was a unique Star Domain! Your next chapter is on My Virtual Library Empire At this moment, if anyone in the universe were to look up, they would see a highly distinctive Star Domain among the myriad stars. A total of seven sparkling stars formed a unique Imprint; they were not physically present, yet they were not nonexistent, but a tangible space one could gaze upon and likewise reach! "Different from a Domain, different from an Imprint," Shen Hao had understood the uniqueness of this ability. Domains required the expenditure of his power, Imprints likewise required the active drawing of known Imprints. But the Star Domain, it was just there. Wherever Shen Hao arrived in any universe, it would become an indispensable part of that universe, a presence that anyone could see just by looking up. Even in those cosmos devoid of stars, as dead as silence, it was the same. Because this was the actualization of part of Shen Hao''s status, representing his position in the fundamental rules of the entire Universe! Moreover, it naturally wasn''t just a display of status. When anyone in the Universe gazed upon this Star Domain, it was as if they were looking at him, he would perceive them and leverage this faint connection to channel both his gaze and his power there. It was equivalent to a naturally existing Imprint. Beyond this, Shen Hao could also leverage part of the power belonging to that universe, even control its rules. He had an advantage similar to a "home field advantage." Even more, he could allow Human warriors to receive power replenishments directly from the blessings of the stars and enhancements to their Magic! And these are just the most basic uses. As Shen Hao''s strength continues to grow, the number of stars within this "Dominator Star Domain" will also increase, and the effects it can produce will similarly become more powerful. For Human Civilization, which must shuttle back and forth between various Universes, its function is self-evident. "The [Sovereign] Talent indeed seems to be no simple matter," Shen Hao digested most of the changes brought about by the surge in strength, and he gained a deeper understanding of his Talent. Although he has not yet truly seen other Mythical Talents, Shen Hao believed that his Talent must rank high among them. Chapter 271 The New Ability of the Sovereign_2 At the least in terms of status, it had to be so. After all, the Soul Talent of the Chosen One naturally symbolizes status; yet Shen Hao''s status through his Talent was particularly marked by its dominance over an ability! This gave Shen Hao even greater confidence in his own strength. "My power has greatly increased, it''s time to step onto the stage," his gaze turned toward the distant horizon. At that moment, on one corner of a gigantic, star-shaped symbolic building on the Mother Planet of the Justice Federation, a man in a long robe, looking rather anxious, was gazing up at the sky. Suddenly, his eyes were drawn to a new constellation that appeared like a seal. As a holder of the Talent of the Child of the Stars and one of the Justice Federation''s Three Giants, the man named Busa was thoroughly familiar with the starscape and even knew the position of each star. But these seven stars had never appeared before! What''s more, he could draw endless power from the stars, yet he could not detect the existence of these seven stars! And that''s not all! As Busa deepened his shocked Perception, he became acutely aware of somethingthese seven stars were alive! "They are watching me!" Busa withdrew his gaze in some alarm, a feeling he''d never even had when facing Pollution! It was as if his vastly insignificant self was being watched by the vast, infinite Universe! "What exactly are those?" Busa hurriedly left the Observatory, his favorite spot. He tried all sorts of ways to learn about these seven newly-appeared stars. After all, against the backdrop of the cosmic apocalypse, any anomalies that appeared in the Universe could not be ignored! However, the less he knew, the better, as the more he understood, the more he felt a fear that transcended understanding. Everyone could look at them, but there was no data, no observations that could pinpoint the specific location of these seven stars! Even standing in different places to observe, the locations appeared entirely different! It was as if these seven stars didn''t exist in the Universe at all; they appeared in everyone''s minds! But how could that be possible? No matter which Species, no matter which Civilization, no matter what strength they possessed, as long as they looked up at the stars, they could clearly see them! This was unthinkable! "We, who have reached the Overlord level and possess the Spiritual Energy of Divine Third Layer Talent, are known as ''Gods''," Busa admitted his fears openly at the meeting of the six of the seven, "but the more we understand about this Universe, the more it feels like there are real Gods in it! Dimensional Creatures and these seven suddenly appeared stars are the sameAncient Gods are awakening!" Yes, although there was no intelligence, the powerhouses of the Justice Federation, through their actual experience and some information left over from the previous era, made some correct judgments. That is, in Dimension Space, there exist extremely terrifying creatures, the beginnings of disasters, the root of the apocalypse. But now, these suddenly appeared seven stars, viewed as existences parallel with those Dimensional Creatures known as "Ancient Gods," had suddenly awakened. This was their judgment. The Ancient Gods were awakening, and they, these so-called "Gods," were as insignificant as ants. It was not surprising to make such a judgment. Because they too were affected, anyone who stayed in a place where they could look up at the night sky could see this constellation, and even occasionally feel the gaze of the other party! How terrifying! "Regarding these seven newly-appeared stars, we are not completely clueless," one of the two women among the six, clothed in golden War Armor and with fair skin dotted with colorful spots but whose demeanor was very decisive. She took out a photograph. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The image was clear. All who saw it had their pupils contract slightly. Because although this pattern was much more complex than the one composed of merely seven stars, everyone could tell that it included the latter! "Frey, what is this?" Busa could no longer hold back and asked aloud. The seven of them, each responsible for their duties, and intelligence was precisely what Frey was in charge of. "This is an imprint with magical powers, similar to a Holy Symbol in Human Civilization, viewed as a symbol of the Emperor, Only the warriors closest to the Emperor could bear such an imprint on the back of their hands, thus, it is also a symbol of status within Human Civilization," Frey recounted the intelligence she had gathered. "Human Civilization?" Everyone else was deeply impressed by this civilization. It was the hidden civilization with strengths not so formidable but deeply mysterious, seemingly possessing the power to combat Pollution! "Has there been any response to our invitation from Human Civilization?" another man, eight meters tall and looking robust, said gravely. The seven council members of the Justice Federation, although from the same civilization, were from different species. "Not yet," Frey shook her head, glanced at the other five, yet spoke in a solemn tone, "However, I have a speculation that Human Civilization and the ''Ancient God'' behind these seven stars have established some kind of connection, This is why they can resist Pollution! After all, perhaps only another Ancient God can deal with an Ancient God!" As soon as she said this, the entire room fell silent. The six people, even though shocked, carried a strange emotion. Explore more adventures at My Virtual Library Empire "I think it''s worth a try!" someone spoke up, "Levent won''t last much longer!" "Absurd, do we even need to talk about the dangers of an Ancient God? We should reject the approach of Human Civilization!" "No, these seven stars, including Human Civilization, have not brought any harm to the universe, on the contrary, they have always been actively combating the apocalypse!" "Exactly, if it really is an ally of an Ancient God, that is our hope!" "Ally is saying too much, we don''t really know what the so-called ''Ancient God'' is; perhaps, it''s just Human Civilization employing some method to extract the power, just like we use Spiritual Energy." "Then even more reason to make contact, if humans can do it, so can we!" "..." The remaining six began to argue. Frey silently watched the scene unfold. Although they were a team, equal to each other, they also had a leader. In the past, she handled intelligence, while another used the intelligence to make various decisions. But now, that person was gone. Levent, the strongest from a rather rare species whose heads were much larger than their torsos, possessing astonishing intelligence, although this intelligence had also brought catastrophe to his entire species, yet Levent was the strongest in the history of his species! However, he had been contaminated. Yes, it was not certain at first, but lately, the contamination had become more severe. So, they had imprisoned him. Yet, the internal turmoil continued, Levent was a prestigious sage within the Justice Federation, many believed he was the true leader of the Justice Federation, even considering his imprisonment as a coup! Even the current companions had argued about this many times. The discord was growing. Even now, the argument persisted and had become even more intense! Unsure whether this meant they too were contaminated, and not even sure whether she was normal at this moment, Frey felt increasingly powerless. With this confusion, Frey unwittingly walked to a window and looked out at the starry sky. And then, she saw those seven stars! She felt the gaze of the stars! Chapter 272 The Great Sovereign! Actually, ever since Shen Hao had realized that those seven stars were "alive" and sensed the "gaze" of the stars, he had not allowed himself to be casually watched by them. He even tried as much as possible to avoid the illumination of their starlight. But at this moment, whether it was out of instinct or confusion, Frey''s actions were completely subconscious. This sort of behavior, for someone who had reached the Extraordinary Fourth Stage and was as powerful as a god, was clearly abnormal. However, such actions saved her! At this time, still far away on the Human Mother Planet, Shen Hao had already felt her gaze! Actually, long before, Shen Hao had been using the Sovereign''s new abilities to observe them, even observing the entire Justice Federation. Knowing that the Justice Federation would become the second indigenous power to be destroyed, it was natural for him to maintain his observation. If possible, he would even try to delay the demise of the Justice Federation as much as possible. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In this trial, indigenous civilizations were not the enemies of Trial Civilizations, but natural allies. At worst, they were a natural "meat shield". However, it must be said that what Shen Hao observed was very ominous. A large portion of the population within the entire Justice Federation had already been polluted! Moreover, this type of pollution seemed different from that of the Life Empire; it was more covert and did not easily manifest external mutations, being a sort of pollution that originated from the soul. Clearly, the "Ancient God" that destroyed the Justice Federation was most likely not the same one that destroyed the Life Empire. This resulted in all the "councilors" being polluted without many realizing it. Even Levent, who had been imprisoned, had only noticed the issue because of his normally very logical way of thinking. But the other six had been completely polluted, without exception! This was also why Shen Hao had not yet sent an Envoy. In such a situation, sending someone randomly was truly dangerous and unlikely to achieve his goal. He needed a breakthrough from within the Justice Federation itself! And now, such a breakthrough had appeared! Shen Hao watched Frey, reaching through the vast universe with his power, silently influencing her, reducing the impact of the thought pollution. After his own Level had reached Level 31, the impact of his status had increased significantly. He even had the ability to protect all of Human Civilization! Even across vast distances, as Frey actively gazed upon the Dominator Star Domain, he could still exert influence. Moreover, among the six, Frey was the one least affected by the pollution. For Frey, this was a strange sensation. She felt her thoughts become clearer and clearer; the indescribable oppression and confusion that had been in her mind were receding steadily, and her thinking ability was gradually returning to its original state. It was precisely because of this clear change, this stark contrast, at a certain moment, that Frey suddenly realized that her previous thought patterns were completely unlike her usual self. This realization shocked her deeply, and a tremendous sensation of trembling surged within her. As a being of the Fourth Stage with Divine Third Layer Spiritual Ability Talent, and an Overlord Level power to boot, she had been oblivious to such a degree of mental chaos! The terror of this Cosmic Level disaster far exceeded their expectations! Looking at it now, her companions'' behavior also seemed extremely odd. Even though Levent, who made the final decisions, had been locked up, every one of the Justice Federation''s seven councilors had undergone test after test in darker times. Their strength and will had been acknowledged by everyone. How could they merely because of some trivial matters, some difficulties, engage in endless disputes, even throwing the Justice Federation into chaos? Clearly, her companions, the entire Justice Council of the Justice Federation, had been polluted! Realizing this, Frey once again felt a tremendous fear. No one knew better than she did about the strength and capability of her companions; their ability to come this far was precisely due to their exceptionally rare unity, ideals, and justice within the Universe''s overlords! For her to oppose everyone alone, the result could only be one. "So it is..." Frey''s thoughts gradually became clear and she slowly regained her senses. She lifted her head to look at the seven stars in the sky. She was awakened by these stars! Perhaps because she realized this, when she looked up at the stars now, she did not feel as much vigilance or fear as before. Instead, she felt a sincere sense of anticipation. "Unknown great being, you have helped me, please also help my civilization, my companions" Frey even silently prayed in her heart. What she did not realize was that this growing trust and even dependency was in itself an abnormal sign. Even if, logically, this trust could be attributed to the stars in the sky that helped her break free from the polluted state. In reality, as a ruler in the Universe and one of the councilors of the Justice Federation, one of the "Three Giants," she should not so easily trust any unknown entities! Indeed, she was still in a polluted state. Only now, instead of being polluted by an Ancient God of the universe, she had been polluted by Shen Hao. "The Dominator Suppression has also become stronger," Shen Hao whispered in his heart. He had long understood that the Talent Ability known as Dominator Suppression, which had played a significant role from the very beginning, was essentially the manifested "high-dimensional pollution." Under the influence of Cosmic Level Rank, no creature could resist, and even matter, standards, and concepts would be affected. To counteract the pollution of status, higher-level pollution was the best outcome. Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire Moreover, due to Shen Hao''s own logical thinking, which was highly compatible with intelligent life, unless one''s cognition was completely distorted and the self was lost, the only other effects were a natural reverence and obedience towards him. It could only be said that Shen Hao''s existence was indeed the nemesis of this Trial. In the next moment, a grand Consciousness emerged directly in Frey''s mind. Although it was only an instant, it brought tremendous shock, causing even Frey''s strong Divine Soul to tremble uncontrollably. Yes, she heard it! This wasn''t the "Ancient God''s mumblings" but the "Divine Oracles of the Supreme Sovereign"! "We can defeat, we must defeat the Ancient Gods!" Frey, excited, saw her skin, dotted with star-like spots, turn rosy red. With such a supremely great being behind her, what was there to fear from the Ancient Gods? She recalled the content within the "Divine Oracles." The Sovereign cannot descend lightly, but there are his people and Envoys. Indeed, it was Human Civilization! They were the Divine Favored, the Asylees of the great Sovereign. It was for them that the Sovereign had awakened, to save her civilization, to save the Justice Federation that had expelled darkness and should have been thriving. Human Civilization was the only hope! "Frey!" A voice came from behind her, it was Busa. Busa''s face was solemn at this moment, even showing clear signs of anger and panic. "How dare you stand under the stars!" Frey opened her mouth, looking at Busa, but without much annoyance. She only felt a bit sad. The one who uttered these words was Busa himself, a "Child of the Stars"! He used to love the stars the most and even chased the rotation of the planets so that he could always bask under the vast stars. But now, he had completely reversed, not only desperately avoiding the stars but wrapping himself up tightly. Where was there any trace of the "Child of the Stars" anymore? This was Pollution! It changed a person completely and distorted them without a sound, using what seemed like logical thinking, unbeknownst to them! However, Frey no longer feared this terrifying power. Because she had a truly great existence standing behind her! "Busa," Frey calmly said in the face of Busa''s accusations and anger, "if you are done arguing, I have some new intelligence over here." Everyone was startled. "Human Civilization will send an Envoy, and they are quite confident that they can resolve the Pollution issues for Levent," Frey said directly. This was indeed part of the "Divine Oracles." Frey''s trust, even dependence, on Human Civilization soared after understanding its status! However, as expected, her companions did not express much joy at the news, but were full of vigilance. "Are they coming?" "This civilization must be related to those seven strange stars in the sky!" "Indeed, we cannot be careless!" "We invited them before, and there was no response. Why do they suddenly want to come now?" "There must be an issue, something we don''t yet know about." "Resolve Pollution for Levent? They haven''t even seen Levent, how can they make such claims? We must be careful!" "..." Watching her companions filled with caution, and even outright hostility towards the messengers from Human Civilization, Frey had to suppress her anger several times. Strange? Were they as abnormally bizarre and deformed as those creatures? As unaware as those creatures that even thought and self had been twisted? The power of the Great Sovereign was so vast, sacred, pure, and filled with supreme authority; how could it be comparable to the deformed monstrosities within Dimension Space? However, though she was annoyed, Frey still held back. Because she knew it wasn''t her companions'' fault. They had just been polluted by those filthy, deformed monstrosities. Those monstrosities could never compare to the Great Sovereign, and thus, the companions polluted by them exhibited such fear and even subconsciously avoided the symbols of the Sovereign. It was the instinct of the lower beings when facing the higher beings! Chapter 273 Trial Civilizations Gather! ``` This was Frey''s awareness, but it was also the fact. Shen Hao had noticed it as well. The malice hidden in these council members'' hearts was, in fact, the result of their polluted souls harboring an innate fear and awe of higher beings. However, it indeed interfered with Shen Hao''s actions. Otherwise, they only needed to stand under the starlight like Frey and pray for his help insincerely, and through this connection, he could directly resolve the pollution they were facing. Nevertheless, although it was a bit of a hassle, it was not a big issue. Having reached the Fourth Stage, Shen Hao now had a certain confidence in this trial. "Prepare the list for the envoy group," Shen Hao ordered, "Choose only the Chosen Ones with Purple Epic or higher Talent!" The mission, though aimed at resolving the crisis of the Justice Federation, was not as simple as it seemed. Because the test civilizations heading to the Justice Federation were not just one. This would become an opportunity for Human Civilization to formally step onto the stage and likewise serve as a milestone of this trial! The list was quickly decided upon. Liu Ruoxi, along with a man named Zorf, were also included. Liu Ruoxi, needless to say, had received one of the only three Golden Legendary Talent Promotion slots from Shen Hao and had become the strongest Chosen One in Human Civilization, capable of "solo combat," next to Shen Hao himself. Zorf, on the other hand, was another recipient of the slot. He was a Mao Country person and had become a Chosen One in the last trial as "the most excellent doctor" with a Purple Epic Talent called [Holy Power] right from the start. This was an exceptionally special Talent, quite similar to what one might see in fantasy works known as "Holy Light"! It had an extremely powerful effect in healing and support. Yes, this was a Chosen One who specialized in various auxiliary abilities. Shen Hao chose him, mainly considering Talent synergy. Choosing Liu Ruoxi was the same reasoning. Based purely on merit, the most powerful Chosen Ones all had similar achievements, but there were only three promotion slots, and at a time when the number of Golden Legendary Talents was still fairly small in Human Civilization, the practical effect of this promotion list was greater than its motivational influence. Zorf had been personally examined by Shen Hao, had a character that met the standards, a will that was firm, and was sufficiently loyal to himself, fully deserving of this status. Besides, his strength had also reached Level 30! Together with Liu Ruoxi, they were only a step away from Level 31. On the night before their departure, Shen Hao moved the two of them into Lingxiao Palace. "How much longer do you need to achieve a breakthrough?" Shen Hao asked directly, cutting to the chase. "Given sufficient resources, I need three more months," Liu Ruoxi was the first to respond. The speed of strength enhancement was related to one''s innate Talent and Profession but even more so to resources. In the past five and a half years, everyone had been able to cultivate smoothly and quickly, advancing in levels. But at that time, the Chosen One Mall''s level was only 26. When many Chosen Ones and Cultivators reached Level 26, the resources started to fall short. The pace of advancement also began to slow down. Liu Ruoxi and others had gradually brought their levels up to 28 or 29 under such circumstances. Recently however, with the rapid increase in the Chosen One Mall''s level along with the rise in the tier and quality of resources, they were able to successfully reach Level 30 with the accumulation of excellent resources. Yet even so, they were still a significant distance away from the crucial Level 31. Otherwise, even more powerful Trial Civilizations would not have only dozens or hundreds of individuals at that level. "I need at least half a year," said Zorf, whose frame was lean and did not possess the robust build of a Mao Country person, requiring even more time than Liu Ruoxi. Unless they reached the Eleventh-level Mall, only then could the time be accelerated. However, Shen Hao already had a simpler method at this point. "This time, you will represent Human Civilization in a direct interaction with the other six Trial Civilizations. Therefore, your strength level is very important," Shen Hao said. "We can''t let the other civilizations see our true capabilities. I will use a special method to temporarily raise your strength to Level 31 and maintain it." "Yes!" The two responded solemnly. Even faced with such startling news, there were no questions. They had both blind trust and worship for Shen Hao. However, Shen Hao could indeed accomplish this feat. "Let''s begin," Shen Hao said. "Within the depths of your consciousness, there is an image of me. Start visualizing it in your mind now." The two sat down cross-legged and did as instructed. Just as Shen Hao had said, after his breakthrough to the Fourth Stage, his connection with the entire civilization and all individuals within it had become much closer. Your adventure continues at My Virtual Library Empire ``` Even the ability "Divine Descent" had exhibited different performances compared to before. Not only could it directly enhance one''s own power, but it could also fuse one''s power with theirs! In fact, a complete fusion could also be achieved. But if that were the case, their levels would be limited by Shen Hao''s level. That would be unnecessary, after all, the pace at which Shen Hao''s level increased was not considered fast. By the next morning, when Liu Ruoxi and Zorf arrived at the envoy''s spaceship, everyone felt the change in them. Especially Liu Ruoxi! Originally, Liu Ruoxi''s demeanor was very restrained. Her status as a Chosen One was masked by her world-class beautyand to other species incapable of appreciating human appearance, her threat level might not even compare to an average Transcendent at the third stage. But now, it was entirely different! Liu Ruoxi exuded an aura that was intimidating to behold. Everyone who looked at her could feel an authoritative sharpness aimed at them, as if representing supreme authority, ready to mete out punishment at any moment! Even the few individuals who had also reached Level 29 or even Level 30 were somewhat fearful and unable to look her directly in the eye. "Remember, this is our normal strength, the Extraordinary Fourth Stage!" Liu Ruoxi glanced at everyone and declared. "Yes!" All eyes widened as they responded in unison, each filled with a hint of surprise. They were naturally aware of their mission and understood the shortcomings of their own civilization when facing other Trial Civilizations, but now, having two Chosen Ones who had reached the Fourth Stage made things much easier! Not to mention being of the same level. As long as they were at the same stage, there would be nothing to fear! The President was behind them! Zorf took over the command: "Now, I am the Emperor High Priest, and Liu Ruoxi is the Emperor Judge. Let''s set off!" This, of course, was not an official title but an explanation for outsiders. The reason was simple. They were now rallying under the banner of the "Star Dominator." The sudden appearance of those seven stars in the universe certainly added a lot of depth to human civilization, especially in terms of "prestige!" Even Trial Civilizations might not guess that such mysterious and powerful stars originated from a Chosen One who was merely Level 31! Aboard the spaceship, Zorf once again went over the background setting with the others, even selecting a portion to also serve as "Priests." He actually portioned out some of his Talent Ability. This caused a divine radiance to surge around these individuals as well. However, just as they set off, the Justice Federation was already convening an official welcome ceremony. Naturally, it was not held specifically for the envoys of human civilization, but gathered all the envoys from Hidden Civilizations that had been invited! At the moment, five delegations were gathered together. They had been in the Justice Federation''s initial star system for some time and had conducted some investigations of each other. But now, standing together, they did not draw too close. Instead, they formed five distinct groups, keeping a watchful eye on each other. After all, they were aware. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The term "Hidden Civilizations" was somewhat of a misnomer; all those present were Trial Civilizations! The relationships between Trial Civilizations were complex. There was obvious competition, and they understood each other''s strengths, even with the ability to take other civilizations as Affiliated Civilizations! Yet in the face of terrible crises, sometimes they had to cooperate. And even at necessary times, establish a solid alliance front. The Cangling Civilization was one of these five civilizations, evidently attaching great importance to this gathering. In a time when every civilization was frantically scoring points, they sent no fewer than five Divine-level Beastmasters of Level 31 and above. Leading them was one of the only two Chosen Ones with a Golden Legendary Talent from the Beast Master Association! Named You Ming, he bore the title Netherworld King. His Pet Beasts were all from the Netherworld System and the Undying System. His Golden Legendary Talent, "Undying King," was related to undying abilities and, when paired with his Pet Beasts, was incredibly powerful. He was only a few levels behind the strongest Chosen One known as Mo Wen, the President of the Beast Master Association, in terms of strength. Such was the level of attention from the Cangling Civilization. However, when they truly gathered together, You Ming and the others realized that the other Trial Civilizations'' level of attention seemed to match theirs! You Ming possessed a Golden Legendary Ability called "Arena Simulation." This was actually a predictive-type ability that could simulate opponents and yield the outcome of battles. It also aided in his own practice, and the closer he was to the entity being simulated, the more accurate the simulation''s outcome would be to the real answer. So, it was also a detection-type ability. However, after You Ming surveyed the group, he was startled to find that there were at least seven individuals present who were stronger than him! Chapter 274 Silent Pollution This greatly alarmed You Ming. As a possessor of a Golden Legendary Talent and having long fought at the forefront of the points struggle, his personal ranking stood at the seventeenth place on the Chosen One leaderboard. This meant that most civilizations actually had Chosen Ones with Golden Legendary Talents, and there was a not insignificant probability that there was more than one. But he had never imagined that so many of them would be dispatched here! The participants of this trial were truly a gathering of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. No wonder their Cangling Civilization, even after going all out to gather points, saw their ranking fall instead of rise, dropping directly from third to fifth place. "It might not necessarily be Golden Legendary Talents," You Ming could only console himself in this manner, "It could also be quite powerful Golden Legendary Abilities." Golden Legendary Abilities could be obtained from the Ability Ball Furnace, which wasn''t difficult for a formidable Chosen One like him. But the difficult part was finding an ability that matched one''s own. And You Ming''s [Undying King] was a Talent with a very high specificity, where only abilities from the Undead system could meet his needs. These were not easy to come by. Hence, You Ming currently possessed only Purple Epic Abilities, and his strength, among Chosen Ones with similar level Golden Legendary Talents, must be considered rather weak. You Ming was well aware of this fact. However You Ming''s gaze, somewhat covertly, turned towards two individuals among the crowd. One of them came from a civilization named "Ebat," with two curved horns on his forehead, a tall figure, and bronze skin, but the exposed skin was covered with dark engravings, emitting a fearsome aura that was extraordinarily bloodthirsty and ferocious, as if the words "Hunter" were written across his face. In You Ming''s "Arena Simulation," the individual defeated all of his Tamed Beasts and You Ming himself in just forty-three seconds. This represented an absolute difference in strength, not to be contested! The other was from a civilization called the "Great Wilderness," with a slender build and handsome features, yet standing there, he also made no attempt to hide his own invincible aura, behind him a sun and moon shimmered in and out of sight, accompanied by an endless tide; looking at him felt like looking at an immense, boundless ocean that could even encompass and engulf the sun and moon. This man, in the "Arena Simulation," had defeated him in just thirty-nine seconds! Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although "Arena Simulation" couldn''t completely judge strength by time and in short encounters couldn''t grasp all the simulated cards and abilities. Even then, Mo Wen, the strongest of the Cangling Civilization, needed a full forty-seven seconds to defeat him! Rather than delude oneself into thinking that these two civilizations had dispatched their strongest, it was more realistic to believe that within their civilizations, there were more than one stronger than President Mo Wen! "The President is right, our strength is quite lacking in this trial," You Ming murmured in his heart. He withdrew his gaze, his whole demeanor seemingly becoming much more reserved. And he was not the only one who underwent such a change. Out of the five delegations present, no fewer than three displayed the same demeanor, even tacitly banding together, with only the delegations from Ebat and Great Wilderness Civilizations holding particularly prominent positions, as if engaged in a subtle rivalry. Until a voice emerged. Frey, dressed in a luxurious and exquisite gown, with another five council members, appeared here. It was none other than the leading figures of the Justice Federation, barring the detained Levent, in full attendance! "On behalf of the Justice Federation, I welcome you all from afar," Frey was clearly the host of this banquet, exuding a rich affinity like a breeze brushing the face, "There is another delegation from a Hidden Civilization on their way, perhaps they will arrive in time for the start of the banquet. My colleagues and I are delighted that you have taken our invitation so seriously. The Justice Federation always firmly believes that only unity, cooperation, and friendliness can overcome all difficulties and allow the great unity of life in the Universe to continually develop and strengthen, especially in the face of the common crisis we face..." Frey''s voice was gentle yet firm. She clearly laid out her own and the entire Justice Federation''s appeal. It must be said, reaching such strength, most powers are extremely complex, with thoughts and considerations almost exclusively focused on their own interests and development. Very few civilizations would advocate for unity and friendliness, let alone put such ideals at the forefront. But the Justice Federation did indeed do so. And it indeed had an effect. With such ideals and actions, they had attracted many small and medium-sized civilizations to their side, which is the main reason the Justice Federation was able to develop so quickly in just six to seven hundred years. Stay connected with My Virtual Library Empire It was also because of such a reputation that they got the attention of numerous Hidden CivilizationsTrial Civilizations also need reliable native allies to add support and reduce the pressure of facing the trials. After all, for any ambitious Trial Civilization, simply surviving the trial is not the first goal; enduring the trials with a stronger and more intact posture is the guarantee for long-term development. Therefore, after Frey''s speech was concluded, all the envoys radiated goodwill, even the cruel and bloodthirsty envoy from the Ebat Civilization was smiling at this moment. He had the elegance of a dark monarch. The topic quickly shifted to the crux of the matter. "As you all are aware, the Justice Federation is indeed facing an unprecedented crisis," Frey said with a serious tone. A large projection appeared before them, "At first, only disturbances arose within the legions at the front lines, a disease we have named ''Decline Syndrome'' spread rapidly. Our soldiers, battle-hardened and steadfast warriors all, would not easily give up even after experiencing significant setbacks in war, let alone start to mysteriously loathe battle and obedience under circumstances where we still had the advantage, and evolve rapidly into resistance and rebellion... " The three-dimensional projection provided many images. Most of which were from battlefields within the Life Empire. The images even showed a contrast, where regardless of species or rank, individuals went from being eager for battle and fighting hard to slacking off, resisting, becoming demoralized, and even rebelling. The difference between before and after was glaringly obvious. Although capriciousness is a characteristic of intelligent life, this was not just one or two individuals experiencing these issues, but a widespread phenomenon. This caused many of the envoys from the Trial Civilizations to look very somber, with a few even showing expressions of panic. Because their troops were experiencing similar issues! Yes, although the situation wasn''t as severe, the trend was certainly there! You Ming''s emotions continued to plummet. Before coming here, he also heard similar reports, about how the will to fight was waning among the front-line warriors, especially among the Pet Beasts, many of which were exhibiting a reluctance to fight. They had held meetings to discuss this. The preliminary conclusion was that this was the impact of a chronic, unending pollution crisis. But now, looking at the situation... "It was Levent who noticed this change and decided to investigate the cause himself," Frey''s voice came again. "His Spiritual Ability Talent is on the level of the soul, which might well be the main reason he was affected by the pollution." This was the Justice Federation''s first official acknowledgment of Levent''s contamination. If this news spread, it would likely shake the native forces throughout the universe. Levent was a core member of the Justice Council, one of the Three Giants of the Justice Federation. Aside from not bearing the title of Emperor, in many people''s hearts, he was virtually the Emperor of the Justice Federation! He had countless followers, even worshippers, and was one of the Strongest at the very apex of the universe! And compared to his strength, what impressed people even more, and earned countless individuals'' admiration, was naturally his will and his determination to pursue justice. There were innumerable legendary stories about Levent! The news of his contamination would likely have a bigger impact than when the Emperor of the Life Empire was contaminated! However, the key figures present were all from the Trial Civilizations and not from this universe, so they reacted quite ordinarily to this news. This was something they had already predicted. This reaction allowed Frey and the others to breathe a slight sigh of relief. Afterwards, they quickly presented another piece of information. "At first, we were completely unaware of Levent''s contamination," Frey continued, "This contamination was different from what the Life Empire faced before, it was more covert, even silent, so much so that the affected individual couldn''t detect it themselves, until Levent proposed a plan" Within the projection, Big Head Levent appeared. His appearance, from a human point of view, couldn''t exactly be considered attractive. His entire being was one gigantic head, with the back of his skull continuously extending backward, white and hard all over, his neck below trailed by crystal-like tentacles, and his deeply recessed eyeballs, yet they twinkled with a wisdom that seemed to transcend all else. "The warriors on the front lines are correct," said Big Head Levent in the projection, showing no signs of contamination, with the wisdom in his eyes still present, not even a hint of madness, as he spoke calmly and resolutely, "Such struggle has no meaning and sees no hope. We should seek other methods." "..." Those in attendance fell silent. You Ming even hesitated. Was there anything wrong with these words? They seemed logically coherent and resolute in will. Did this really look like contamination? "There''s no issue with me speaking these words, and there''s no issue with other comrades speaking them," Frey said in a low tone. "But Levent is different; he would never say something like ''seeing no hope''!" Chapter 275 Everyone Succumbs? Yes, Levent would never speak such words. In the era when the Justice Federation was not yet called the Justice Federation, during that period of darkness, there was truly no glimpse of hope to be seen. The power of civilization was completely controlled by a group of rulers with immense strength and countless resources, and the entire civilization Level was strictly hierarchical. Every move of the lower class was subjected to rigorous surveillance, enslaved not only in body but also in spirit. Even Levent, at the beginning, saw no hope whatsoever. But he wouldn''t say that. Once he was resolute in his direction, even if a chasm lay before him, he would jump down without hesitation. He feared neither failure nor despair. Only such a man could become the "brain" of the Justice Federation Council. So, when he uttered such words in the council, seeds of doubt were already planted, not just in Frey, but in anyone who knew of Levent''s legend would harbor suspicions. Of course, for those who didn''t understand Levent, there was not much of an impression. However, this was just the start of the contamination. Frey saw the confusion among the audience but did not explain, as the images changed once more. It was still the meeting, and still Levent. This time, everyone noticed slight changes. His eyes had turned bloodshot, his demeanor became disheveled, and even his facial features twisted as if he were engulfed in a great conflict and struggle. "Facing this apocalypse, resistance seems meaningless. Perhaps we should seek other methods, such as further understanding the true nature of the apocalypse." The words spoken were similar to last time, but everyone could see his wavering. Then the next image appeared. This time, the changes in Levent were even more apparent, his expression had turned extremely ferocious. "Perhaps we are all mistaken. This is not an apocalypse, but an opportunity!" By this stage, even those who were unfamiliar with Levent could clearly feel the change. And this was because of the obvious contrast with the previous images. If the Levent in the first image was a wise and strong-willed civilization leader, the current Levent looked more like a madman! Yet, it was still not the end. When the last image appeared, everyone present, including the powerhouses from the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization, felt a chill of terror that wasn''t caused by the cold. For, by this time, Levent had returned completely to his original demeanor! Calm and serious in countenance, his eyes still shone with the light of wisdom. "This is a great evolution!" He looked at his companions, looked at everyone, and said in a deep voice, "We should not resist. We should embrace it with open arms, for it represents the truth of the Universe, the essence of existence, and the ultimate destination of our civilization''s pursuit!" "..." Cold, trembling, fearall these emotions surfaced at that moment. Some of the weaker-willed individuals already appeared dazed, staring at the image. The reason was simple. The words spoken by Levent in the image were the very words often expressed by Spiritual Ability Mutants! It could even be said to be one of their hallmarks! Yet compared to the crazy tone of the Spiritual Ability Mutants, with visibly twisted and mutated appearances, the fear caused by the resolute civilization leader before them, speaking such words calmly and with equal firmness, was tenfold, a hundredfold more chilling! Had he been contaminated? What, then, were his thoughts now? Did he firmly believe he was right? Or had he merely twisted his past understanding? Or did he not see this as contamination, but instead felt that he had recognized something previously unrecognized and thus changed his judgment of the contamination? No one could provide an answer, but it was the unknown that caused fear! Even some began to introspect, wondering if they too were being silently and completely twisted in their thinking! "The images I have shown everyone were from a very short span of time," Frey spoke again, delivering another heavy blow to everyone. The span was short, and yet quietly so! Honestly, the Trial of turning one''s own people into enemies was not something they hadn''t experienced; one might say that most civilizations had been through similar Trials. But the changes from before were very clear. Once a change occurred, everyone could know and judge it. But now... The thought alone of having someone who appeared exactly the same as before, but in essence had already sided with the Trial, among one''s own ranks, was terrifying. Especially the possibility that one might unknowingly fall to the same fate! "In short, the purpose of inviting all the Envoys here is as such," Frey continued, "We hope you can share your own foundations for resisting the apocalypse to help us address, or at least alleviate, Levent''s contamination..." "Frey," a voice suddenly interrupted Frey. It was Busa, standing behind Frey. This member of the Justice Federation, also one among the Three Giants, wore an expression of dissatisfaction at that moment. "We still cannot confirm whether Levent has indeed been contaminated," Busa intoned with added emphasis. "The meeting hasn''t reached a clear judgment. In fact, Levent could very well have changed his views based on additional data and intelligence. After all, we still know too little about this incident." As soon as these words were spoken, all the envoys of the Trial Civilizations present suddenly turned their heads to look at the person who had spoken. They were naturally aware of this individual''s intelligence. The Justice Federation had seven supreme council members, among which there were three "Giants." Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Giant" was not an official title but rather a term used by the people. Still, to hold the spotlight among the seven indicated the significant clout of these three individuals. Among them, Levent represented wisdom and intellect; Frey represented intelligence and knowledge; and Busa stood for strength! As the "Child of the Stars," he possessed immense power and a radiant smile, and he loved the stars of the night so much that he once chased the rotation of planets just to bathe in their celestial glow. But at this moment, Busa... was enveloped entirely in a thick, pitch-dark cloak, not a trace of him visible, his voice hoarse. His recent utterance carried visible dissatisfaction, even anger. Is this the "Child of the Stars"? And then there were his words. Levent had already turned into this, even declaring the desire to "embrace great evolution," and that still wasn''t considered contamination? Suddenly, everyone became vigilant! And it wasn''t just the people on the stage they were wary of, but also their companions at their sides! You Ming was no exception! As a possessor of the Golden Legendary Talent, he had a strong resistance to contamination. But the people he brought along were only those of Purple Legendary Talent! In terms of strength, even if they were stronger than Busa on the stage, it was by an extremely limited margin. However, Busa''s words seemed to be just the beginning. Find your next read on My Virtual Library Empire The other council members of the Justice Federation also began to speak up at this time. "Busa is right, Frey, you''re being too arbitrary," one said. "To publicly disclose Levent''s recording is to expose the contents of our highest council, the top-most secret of the Justice Federation!" "Why didn''t you discuss it with us first?" "Levent might not be contaminated after all; we might be the ones who are mistaken." "Frey, do you remember the Heloy campaign? At that time, all of us opposed Levent, even thinking he had gone mad, but it turned out that he was the one who was right." "..." Five council members spoke simultaneously and, in front of many delegations, directed their accusations at Frey! Their words brimmed with clear dissatisfaction. Is this still the Justice Federation, known for its unity, amiability, and firm resolve? Indeed, such a scene exposed to the public would cause a massive uproar in the entire Justice Federation, and even lead to countless unforeseen incidents! And for this very reason, the mood of everyone present had reached an utmost heaviness! Some even wore expressions of disbelief. Could it be that all seven council members of the Justice Federation had fallen? If it were really so... Then they, at this moment, would be in the midst of enemies! But this was a secondary concern. The Justice Federation was on the verge of complete collapse! "Ladies and gentlemen." A person suddenly interjected, interrupting the council members'' accusations against Frey. It was the powerful individual from the Great Wilderness Civilization who carried the phenomenon of the "rising sun and moon over the sea." His name was Ji Tian. To have his name be Heavenly indicated his grandeur. "Arguing amongst ourselves at this juncture is pointless. Now that we have come, no matter what, we should at least meet Levent. In my view, we should see him first and then discuss further." Ji Tian''s voice was not sharp, but as soon as he spoke, a natural authority emanated from him, drawing everyone''s gaze. Even involuntarily, they wanted to be persuaded. However, all present were strong-willed individuals and were not so easily swayed. "Impossible!" Frey, slightly nervous, countered. "Levent is quite dangerous at the moment, and we still haven''t confirmed the means by which the contamination spreads." Indeed, although she understood the change in her colleague, she had to be cautious! At least until the envoys of Human Civilization arrived, she absolutely couldn''t allow the others to have careless contact with Levent! In fact, she had not planned to host this banquet so soon, preferring to wait until the envoys of Human Civilization arrived. Yet, it was the collective decision of the other council members. From some point onwards, what was originally a council engaged in endless disputes, with conflicts and disagreements growing, suddenly became harmonious again, with only Frey seeming out of place. Even now, it remained so. "I think it is permissible," Busa spoke up again, strengthening his tone. "Levent hasn''t done anything to harm the Federation''s interests. A mere difference of opinion should not lead to his immediate incarceration." Chapter 1 - 1: Star Jump Day! Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Star Jump Day! ` December 23, 2025. The room was bright with light, it was already half past ten in the morning, and Shen Hao jolted awake from a dream. His face was pale, and he gasped for air. In his mind, it seemed as if the apocalyptic scenes from his dream still lingered. Glancing at the bedside clock, Shen Hao rubbed his temples wearily. ... It had been a month. His gaze inadvertently moved downward, and there, in the lower right corner, was a crisp, almost intangible light blue progress bar that had reached ninety-nine percent. Ever since he first saw this progress bar a month ago, on the day of great change in the world, he had been having dreams that seemed incredibly real, every single day. In these dreams, he was like a spectator, without a body, unable to intervene, just watching gargantuan apocalyptic scenes unfold. Yes, apocalyptic scenes. He saw a world frozen for thousands of miles, plunged into extreme cold, with countless people falling into eternal stasis amidst cries of despair. He saw endless fires, creatures burning alive, screaming in agony before turning to ashes. He saw a monster larger than a planet, unscathed by the universes warships relentless fire, until it devoured the mother planet they desperately defended. There were plants that grew crazily in a short time, sweeping over and destroying the entire world. There were also monsters that swarmed out of unknown cracks like locusts, slaughtering indiscriminately. Natural disasters, invasions, mutations The scenes became more and more grandiose, the imagery more and more spectacular; yet even with civilizations stronger than the last, each facing threats and crises and even with countless magnificent figures akin to sacred deities from myths, they all ultimately headed towards the end of their civilization amidst the endless crises. Each time he dreamt, an indescribable sense of sorrow filled Shen Haos heart along with these images. It was as if he felt the laments of numerous civilizations, the despair and rage of countless beings. This left him physically and mentally exhausted. When it hits one hundred percent, I really want to see what you are actually about, Shen Hao exhaled deeply and walked out of the room. He had quit his job a month earlier and returned to his old home in a coastal city. One of the advantages of staying at home was that no matter how late he got up, someone would always prepare breakfast. Glancing at his father who seemed to be on the phone on the balcony, Shen Hao didnt pay much attention to it. He brushed his teeth, washed up, then sat in front of the television with a bowl of porridge and turned it onimmediately, the news channel came up. The attractive host stood in front of the United Nations Building, reporting the situation on the ground. Today marks the thirteenth global summit since Star Jump day, with leaders from 347 countries worldwide gathered, aiming to reach a consensus on the Supreme Council Member issue within the global alliance system. This is undeniably a major advancement for all of humanity and represents the most united moment in human history! Yet, we can still see a large number of protesters gathered outside the building, coming from around the world, with the content of their protests being extremely diverse. Some are shouting about the end of the world, while others are protesting the resolutions already determined in prior meetings. The camera panned, and the entire perimeter of the building was densely packed, leaving no path through the throngs of people. Every skin color, all kinds of banners, all sorts of slogans. Some even set themselves on fire in the street, causing even greater chaos. Looking around, there was nothing but noise, and occasionally, one could hear the sound of gunfire. ` Shen Haos brows were tightly furrowed. One month ago, on the very day that the progress bar had appeared within his field of vision, the entire world, the whole planet, underwent enormous changes that defied comprehension. The whole planet, including the Moon, had been transported! At first, no one knew what had happened. The first to discover that something was wrong were the outer space monitoring bases around the globe. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It seemed to happen in just an instant; the vast starry sky, which had been eternally present since ancient times, disappeared without a trace! Whether through ground-based observations or outer space satellites, all equipment, through all means, could only come to a conclusion that terrified everyone as if it were a nightmare. Their entire planet, their whole world! Along with the Moon, had all been transported to an unknown universe! An incredibly empty universe! A pitch-black expanse, as if devoid of anything! Fortunately, within this universe, there was still a sun. It radiated a soft orange glow, larger, younger, and brighter than the sun they had known before. But clearly, this sun was not their original sun, a difference visible even to the naked eye. Not to mention, it was now the end of December, a time when it should have been bitterly cold winter, but the temperature was over twenty degrees every day, warm and comfortable. This sudden and extreme change completely surpassed human understanding. People named this day Star Jump day! But there was something even more intense and miraculous yet to come! Shen Hao switched through several channels before settling on an interview program. The person on screen was an older man who had been appearing on TV frequently of late. A well-known domestic professor of dynamics. Yet, the professor was being interviewed not for his knowledge, but for his superpower. Thats right, superpower! Even though Shen Hao had seen such scenes many times before, when the professor known as Chosen One demonstrated the fireball floating above his hand on camera, Shen Hao felt an indescribable sense of disconnection. According to the information we have so far, Chosen Ones from around the world have mostly been born among the world-class elites of various industries, but there are also those who have gained the status of Chosen One by luck the TV host said gravely into the camera, All Chosen Ones are requested to call the hotline as soon as possible to report their whereabouts, not to use their superpowers to cause chaos, and there is no need for undue concern, the state will not restrict your personal freedom Listening to these words that had been emphasized for half a month, Shen Hao looked back at the progress bar in his field of vision. As for being an elite, he certainly was not one. But he also wondered whether this thing could grant him the status of Chosen One. Let alone superpower, from what he could see, the entire world was taking the so-called Chosen Ones very seriously. Status, wealth, power, fame Whatever one wished for, could be satisfied. During such a massive change when no one knew what might happen, such a status would obviously provide more peace of mind. Its almost there, already ninety-nine percent! Shen Hao couldnt help but tense up. But at that moment, his father, who had been making a phone call on the balcony, suddenly walked in quickly, his face somewhat pale. Little Hao, your mom called from school and said your sister has committed murder! Shen Haos eyes widened, as if he wanted to say something, but after his lips twitched, he found himself unable to utter a word. Chapter 2 - 2: Plugin Collection! Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Plugin Collection! Sister? Murder? How is that possible? In that instant, Shen Hao felt that the world was truly ridiculous. He was the only child by birth, and the sister in question, named Gu Qiuyue, was a relative from his mothers side of the family. Six years ago, when her family met with a misfortune and all her family members died, his mother, deeply sympathetic, went to offer condolences and ended up adopting the child. At that time, Shen Hao had just gone to university. Although they werent very close, he knew that his sister had a very good nature. Hardworking and sensible as well. ... Otherwise, his mother, a distinguished teacher, wouldnt have brought her home out of sympathy. Now, her academic performance was top-notch, being a strong candidate for Qingbei despite only being in her first year of high school. Recalling his sisters demeanor, Shen Hao couldnt imagine at all how she could have murdered someone?! It must have been in self-defense, Shen Hao forcibly calmed himself, Things are quite chaotic now, and Qiuyue is beautiful. Didnt the news just say that during special periods, all crimes are strictly dealt with? If it was just defense, it shouldnt be a problem. But your mom said over the phone Father Shen, a fairly successful businessman, was shaking slightly, She killed a girl. Shen Haos mind was also a bit chaotic. No matter what, we are heading there right now! Father Shen, having regained his composure, didnt even change his clothes and headed straight for the door. Okay. Shen Hao put down his hardly touched rice porridge and stood up. But just at this moment, he suddenly paused, turned his head, and spoke. Dad, you go ahead, Ill drive over myself in a bit. Alright, hurry up. Father Shen, not in the mood to ask further, rushed out the door. The reason Shen Hao needed to wait a moment was because the progress bar he had been watching had finally reached one hundred percent! A blue frame popped up. [Load complete, activate?] Shen Hao quickly went to his room, closed the door, drew the curtains, and without hesitation, Activate! Unprecedented changes had already occurred in the world, even affecting his family. Now, regardless of what this frame was, Shen Hao was willing to accept it. In that instant, streams of information surged directly into his mind! Civilization Trial, Shen Hao muttered to himself, his body trembling slightly. He understood it all now. In the vast, endless multiverse, there existed an unknown, powerful entity. No one knew why it was created, nor did anyone understand its true purpose. The only known fact was that it continuously enveloped one civilization and world after another into its fold, then subjected them to endless trials. Indeed. This was not an individual adventure, but a trial for entire civilizations! Those who passed would receive a reward; the failed would face doom! As for the object in front of Shen Hao now. It originated from the reluctance of some powerful civilizations, amalgamating all the loopholes they could find, and then, with immense power, sent from the distant future to the present. To put it simply A collection of hacks developed based on the Civilization Trials loopholes, Shen Hao eagerly summarized, looking at the light blue frame unfolding before him. Its appearance was very crude. The creators seemed to have not had the time to design its exterior, or perhaps it didnt need a flashy appearance. Inside the frame, there was just a simple sentence. This is our last struggle! Below this phrase, there were densely packed characters. Some of them werent even Chinese characters and could not be translated. However, from those that could be translated, the content was clear. They were all names of different civilizations. There must be nearly a thousand Shen Hao took a deep breath, grasping a clear understanding of the brutality of the Civilization Trial. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The scenes he had dreamed of were just the tip of the iceberg. Countless civilizations had despaired in the face of the Civilization Trial. And now, it was the turn of Human Civilization to accept the challenge. After witnessing so many extinctions in his dreams, Shen Haos heart wasnt even excited about possessing the golden finger anymore. It was more of a heaviness. His civilization was here, his family, including everything of his own, was all here. If this thing wasnt powerful, to be honest, Shen Hao didnt have much confidence in Human Civilization. Compared to the other civilizations he saw in the recent illusions, humans were just too weak. Open it! he clenched his fist and fully opened the hack collection pack! The interface flashed, and quickly changed. It was still a very simple screen. So simple that there were only texts and options. Detected that the current version of the Civilization Trial is 1.1487, and the following two hacks are available. One, a 100% chance to obtain the status of the Chosen One (manufactured by Arlo Civilization) Two, a 100% chance to obtain a Red Mythical Talent on the first Talent selection (manufactured by Wuji Civilization) Only two usable? Shen Hao glanced at the first line and speculated. It seemed that these hacks were all displayed according to the version. The Civilization Trial itself would also auto-update and automatically patch up loopholes. Some hacks would become useless after their version had passed. Therefore, future hack collection packs could only be sent back to the past to be effective. But even so, these two current hacks revitalized his spirit. Although he was unclear about the actual level of the Red Mythical Talent referred to by the second hack, he understood the status now held by a Chosen One. Recently, a Chosen One had also appeared in their ordinary prefecture-level city; it was a senior top-grade teacher, exactly at the school where Shen Haos mother worked. Once announced, she was immediately taken away by a military helicopter that flew in, and all her family members could receive the highest level of protection; the teachers mother did not want to leave her hometown, and they even deployed the army nearby for protection! Looking at other information on the internet, it was all the same, highly valued. Shen Hao didnt have any persecution delusions, especially since, he only needed to keep the hack collection pack as his trump card hidden. If he obtained the status of the Chosen One, he would choose to reveal it! Not to mention anything else, right now his sisters situation might just need this status! Activate the first hack! He did not hesitate and activated the first hack. Then, in that instant, he felt a series of gentle breaths rushing to his mind. With a boom, it seemed as if something had opened! This was not his illusion. Because in this moment, he could clearly feel that his consciousness seemed to spread out from his mind, even clearly touching everything around him, even behind his head. Chapter 3 - 3: Mythical Talent! Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Mythical Talent! There was no need to turn his head; the bed, the cup, the pillow all of it was under his consciousnesss perception and touch. Even Instinctively, Shen Hao exerted a little effort and lifted his own pillow. Then, he watched rather blankly as the pillow slowly floated in front of him. Apart from himself, the naked eye couldnt see the invisible hand. Holy shit! Shen Hao exclaimed subconsciously, his eyes wide. ... This was telekinesis! Genuine telekinesis! He had never imagined that merely the first plugin would grant him telekinesis, such a classic superpower! Wasnt the first plugin supposed to grant the identity of a Chosen One? Was he now a Chosen One? It didnt seem like it. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What about the Talent? While Shen Hao was bewildered, another interface suddenly popped up in front of him. [Detection: You are the most powerful superpower user within the civilization, congratulations, you have obtained the qualifications of the Chosen One!] Compared to the rudimentary plugin interface, this interface was very flashy. It appeared very realistic, with its text in dark gold, and the edges had mysterious patterns, which seemed to move if one stared at them too long. After the initial prompt appeared, very soon, an even cooler interface popped up. It was divided into two parts. The left side displayed his appearance. With detailed information. [Name: Shen Hao] [Age: 24] [Species: Human] [Civilization: Blue Planets Humans] [Original Talent: To be drawn] [Constitution: 9] [Spirit: 11] [Transcendent: 5] Below that, there were entries like a backpack bar, ability bar, and equipment bar, but currently, all were none. The right side of the interface had only one option. [Do you want to draw your initial Original Talent?] [Note1: Original Talent cannot be removed, cannot be reset.] [Note2: The probability of White ordinary Talent is 99%, Blue high-quality Talent is 0.99%, Purple Epic Talent is 0.00099%, Golden Legend Talent is 0.0000099%, Red Mythical Talent is one in a billion.] Is this the Chosen One of the Civilization Trial? Shen Hao looked at the interface and then at the shrinking plugin on the other side, slowly understanding it all. No wonder, just a week after the Star Jump incident, all major nations immediately convened a summit. By then, they must have already known about the existence of the Chosen One. With such an interface, it clearly couldnt be naturally occurring. Thus, it proved that the Star Jump incident was the product of unknown life, an unknown civilization. Under such a threat, capable of taking away an entire planet, humans were as insignificant as ants. However, when Shen Hao saw Note2, his heart couldnt help but race. Initially, he hadnt understood what a Mythical Talent meant within the second plugin, but now he knew. A one in a billion chance! The odds of winning the lottery were much higher! Although it was unclear how many Chosen Ones there would be in the future, given that there was only one Chosen One in Donghua City, the number of Chosen Ones around the world must have been pitifully small. If there were only a few thousand, then in that base amount, to not even mention a Mythical Talent, possessing a Purple Epic Talent would already be exceptionally good fortune! Shen Hao had not been very confident in this cheat initially, but at that moment, confidence surged within him! Being able to turn a one in a billion chance into a certainty was completely irrational! If the cheats that come later are all this powerful Shen Hao clenched his fist, stopped thinking further, and, filled with anticipation, immediately activated the second cheat! Instantly, the Talent selection option on his Chosen One interface automatically activated. White, blue, purple, golden, and a very faint red continually flowed across the interface. Until at a certain moment, that strand of red rapidly expanded. It formed two red characters, filled with a sense of divinity, dominating the entire interface! [Sovereign] Shen Hao felt as if his soul was vibrating, as if something entirely new and powerful was being infused into his body, changing his very essence. And it deepened more and more! Until at a certain moment, he seemed to see a figure seated on a throne, overlooking the entire universe, like a supreme being of the universe, merging with him as one! Something has changed. At this moment, Shen Hao could clearly feel his transformation. His mood, originally subtly excited and tense, became supremely calm. His body also seemed to become incredibly real. Even the telekinesis he had just gained, that uncomfortable sixth sense, also quickly disappeared. It was as if he had possessed the power of telekinesis for a long time, as if it inherently belonged to him. Even his limbs, wrists, skin, hair It was an indescribable and wondrous feeling, but, he seemed to be able to control everything about himself! Shen Hao looked at the Chosen One interface in front of him, where under the [Original Talent] line, it no longer read Not Yet Drawn but displayed two red Chinese characters. [Sovereign]! Yes, it was Sovereign! With a thought, Shen Hao expanded the detailed information of the Talent. [Talent: Sovereign] [Quality: Mythical] [Level: 1st Tier] [Your status is equivalent to the universe, born to dominate everything, no existence can influence your will, plunder your power, or interfere with your self.] [Current Abilities: 1. Passive: Cosmic Level Supreme Status. 2. You can perfectly control all the powers that belong to you. 3. Active: Unleash the Suppression of the Sovereign, making all creatures submit.] [Note: All things are under my domination!] Shen Haos gaze quickly focused on the second ability. He understood where his current feelings originated from. Before this, although he had struggled through life, attended a decent university, and found a decent job upon graduation, whether it was in terms of personality, ability, or will, he was still within the realm of ordinary people, far from being a top-notch individual. He even struggled to control his own emotions. But at this moment, he felt an ability to perfectly control himself. Including his emotions. He wasnt becoming a heartless person devoid of emotion, but capable of controlif he chose not to be affected, he wouldnt be disturbed by emotions. Is this how people with a steadfast will feel? Shen Hao quietly experienced his transformation. He felt that, even if his intelligence had not changed, just this control power alone had already made him a different person from before. How many people can remain unfazed by danger, possess a strong will, and maintain stable emotions? And He looked around his room again, merely with a thought the newly acquired telekinesis swiftly brushed through, controlling everything within the room. Chapter 4 - 4: I am the Chosen One! Chapter 4: Chapter 4: I am the Chosen One! ` The blanket was folded neatly like a perfect square, with all the little fuzzy balls removed, even the fraying threads at the edges were cut off by scissors formed by telekinesis. The dust on the floor, the clutter in the corners, the crumbs on the desk When Shen Hao first obtained telekinesis, he could barely grasp a pillow without it shaking. But now, he could do these fine tasks solely with the use of telekinesis. Even transform it into daggers, scissors, spikes It was as if he had practiced for countless years, turning it into an instinct. ... Compared to his previous performance, it was like having two different abilities. It wasnt just several times stronger! This talent seemed to be more effective in the later stages, but Shen Hao felt more and more that even in the early stage, he could achieve terrifying effects and at least save him a lot of training time. Even an ordinary person, if they could use their strength to the fullest, would be very powerful! However, there was no time to explore these thoughts in detail at the moment. Having become the Chosen One and gained confidence, Shen Hao did not delay any longer, hurrying out, with keys, clothes, and shoes all flying toward him in a few steps. By the time he left the house, he was fully dressed. I can reveal my status as a Chosen One, its the fastest way to gain status, but the appearance rate of a Mythical Talent is too exaggerated, its better to conceal it, Shen Hao thought calmly as he drove, quickly pondering in his mind, Good thing I have Telekinesis, I can use that as my talent, or maybe say nothing at all It depends on the situation, maintain the mystery. He had now guessed that this first cheat was for securing his status as Humanitys Strongest Superpower User to ensure he acquired the Chosen One identity. This loophole exploitation was simple and crude. After all, there were no telepaths in all of human civilization. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But it did bring him a great advantage. Without telepathy, the initial power of his Sovereign talent would have been significantly lower. Considering the current situation of this talent, its effects would grow greater as time went on! Driving through the streets, aside from the sight of armed soldiers stationed at regular intervals, there wasnt much difference from the past. However, the remains of the chaos that marked the beginning of Starfall could still be seen in some places. The streets had been in disarray, with many people shouting about the end of the world, and a few even breaking into stores, but they were quickly suppressed by the military who entered the city. Now, schools have resumed classes, and stores are open for business, and order has mostly been restored. The mother of Shen Hao was named Gu Kaihong, and she worked as a teacher at Donghua First Middle School. School had just started the previous week. No one expected such a thing to happen. Yet, Shen Hao still had an uneasy feeling. Based on the information provided when his cheat was activated, the Civilization Trial should have begun right after the Starfall. But currently, there appeared to be no signs of it. Even though the initial trial was unlikely to be too terrifying, Shen Hao worried that the other Chosen Ones and even countries all around the world were oblivious to the existence of the Trial. There were no clues on the Chosen One interface. I have to find a way to provide some warning, Shen Hao thought back to the nightmare of that month, and suddenly felt a heavier burden on his shoulders. The existence of the cheat was the last struggle of countless civilizations; for human civilization to survive the Civilization Trial, his opportunity was crucial. Having acquired the Sovereign talent, however, he would no longer be shaken by such pressure. Driving steadily, he soon approached the school. But then, he frowned. Military vehicles were blocking the way ahead, and cordon lines had completely encircled Donghua No.1 Middle School. Every two to three steps, there stood an armed soldier. ` Many parents who came to pick up their children were blocked on the side. Shen Hao suddenly had a bad premonition. He found a place to park, and calmly walked over. What happened? he casually asked someone. I dont know. The parent also seemed very anxious, Those soldiers wont say anything, they just wont let us through. I just talked to my son on the phone, he said someone died! Thats right. Someone else chimed in, I heard the same from my child. I dont know whos in charge, what are they thinking? With such a serious incident, they should let the children go home quickly! Someone died, and they still keep my child in there! Exactly, what if my child is traumatized? Whos responsible? Listening to the people around him, one after another, Shen Haos heart sank even further. He took out his phone to call his mom and sister, but no one answered. Even his father, who had arrived a few minutes before him, didnt answer. In such a situation, he couldnt help but worry. However, the Dominator Talent allowed him to perfectly control his emotions. Although he was extremely worried at the moment, he remained calm. Looking at the soldiers armed with live ammunition ahead, he directly strode towards them. There was also a crowd gathered there. A parent, who seemed to be a high-ranking official, received the same reply: No one is allowed through. Until Shen Hao walked over. He used his third ability from his Talent Dominator Pressure cautiously, and on a small scale. He didnt fully unleash it, just slightly stirred it, yet at that moment, Shen Hao could clearly feel the change in himself. It was as if an invisible aura had gathered around him and was spreading outward. So much so that when he moved forward, the once crowded people around him subconsciously, instinctively moved aside, unintentionally creating a path for him. This conspicuous scene among the crowd immediately caught the soldiers attention, and as they looked at Shen Hao, they involuntarily tensed up. They couldnt explain why. It was as if the person approaching was not a simply dressed young man, but a ruler at the peak of power! Until an officer, seemingly unable to bear the pressure, quickly took two steps forward and spoke first: The area ahead is under control, passage is not allowed, please go back. Upon closer inspection, it was visible that his hand gripping the weapon was exerting force, sweat was even emerging on his forehead, and his gaze was fixed firmly on Shen Hao! Even the others seemed to have noticed something. More and more people turned to look at Shen Hao. The previously noisy sounds had noticeably quieted down. However, Shen Hao acted as if he hadnt noticed anything, just calmly looking at the officer in front of him, he slowly said, My family is inside. I am sorry, but no one is allowed I am a Chosen One, Shen Hao interrupted him. In an instant, the voices around, which had merely quieted down, completely vanished! Chapter 5 - 5: The Worst Case Scenario Chapter 5: Chapter 5: The Worst Case Scenario The official on the phone also suddenly widened his eyes as he looked at Shen Hao, his voice sticking in his throat. All eyes focused on the youthful face of Shen Hao. Chosen One! These three words seemed to carry some unique magic power. Even the military officer in front of him was momentarily stunned. Im very sorry, he didnt refuse on the spot but swallowed his saliva, his tone becoming somewhat respectful, May I ask if you can prove ... He hadnt finished speaking when he stopped. Because at that moment, Shen Hao opened his palm, and a set of car keys quietly hovered above it, as if gravity had lost its influence. There was no need to say anything more. Such a seemingly simple feat couldnt be explained away as magic. A Chosen Ones identity might be impersonated, but their unique Talent was not something that could be faked! Suddenly, many people around opened their mouths as if they wanted to say something, but under the unique, indescribable pressure emanating from Shen Hao, the scene remained quiet, and they found themselves unable to speak. In the past half a month, there had been continuous news about the Chosen Ones on the internet. The nations high-level attention and those unimaginable yet incredibly powerful superpowers propelled the existence known as Chosen One to transcend social classes and rise to an entirely new level in a very short time. Some people who knew the inside stories were more aware than the average person. Like that official. He was well aware that when Donghua Citys previous Chosen One, that special-grade senior teacher, was escorted away by a military helicopter, all the citys leaders had gone to see him off! And now this young man was a Chosen One? In which domain had he reached the top of the world? Some people wanted to forge a closer relationship, but at that moment, they didnt dare to speak up, as if even their breathing had halted. Not until the military officer, bearing the pressure, respectfully said, Please come with me. Alright, Shen Hao nodded and directly crossed the police cordon. Only after his figure had completely disappeared did a buzz spread from behind. My god, is that the Chosen One? What kind of superpower was that? I dont know, but it looked terrifying. Right, I didnt even dare to breathe. Hes really like the immortals in the legends! Clearly, the Sovereign Suppression demonstrated by Shen Hao in a modest display of his abilities, left a lasting impression on many. Meanwhile, Shen Hao met with the person in charge who had rushed over. Hello, my name is Yang Jun, the person responsible here. This person in charge was obviously a soldier, and an experienced one at that, looking to be in his thirties, at least six feet tall, unremarkable in appearance with his skin even somewhat darkened, but with one handshake, Shen Hao could feel the strength in the other person. Leaving everything else aside, the thick calluses on his hands were extraordinary. More importantly, he seemed to have vaguely perceived something. Are you also a Chosen One? Yes, Yang Jun admitted with some surprise at having been recognized so quickly, but he didnt deny it, I earned my Chosen One status with the identity of one of the worlds top special forces. Thats truly impressive, Shen Hao couldnt help but take a few more glances. Isnt this the legend of the King of Soldiers? To be selected as a Chosen One really meant topping the world. How did Mr. Shen become a Chosen One? Yang Jun also asked. Shen Hao paused, then said, World-class luck. This time, it was Yang Juns turn to be astonished. Although he knew that a few people became Chosen Ones by sheer luck, the probability was terrifyingly low. He had not expected to meet one in person. If you know my surname, you must also know my identity, Shen Hao, concerned about his sister and parents, wasnt in the mood for small talk and asked directly, Whats the matter with my sister? As Shen Hao had said, Yang Jun had already discovered his identity before he arrived. He also knew the reason for his coming. The expression on his face was grim. Your sisters situation is indeed serious, he began as he walked Shen Hao towards the school, The incident took place in a corner with no surveillance, but there are three eyewitnesses, including a teacher and two students, who all saw your sister punching the other girl in the temple and, while the victim didnt fight back, using a fifteen-centimeter-long dagger to completely stab into her carotid artery at the neck, killing her on the spot. Shen Hao fell silent. This was almost the worst-case scenario. And it was somewhat beyond his imagination. His seemingly fragile, earnest, and sensible sister, punching someone hard in the temple and then stabbing through their neck with a dagger while they didnt resist? What a joke! Shen Hao instinctively found it hard to believe. But there was more than one witness! Shen Hao also felt it was extremely troublesome. It was still a period of military control, with troops stationed within the city, sternly cracking down on all criminal activities, let alone an incident severe enough to make national headlines even before. However, Shen Hao quickly realized something. He asked, Even so, shouldnt it just be a regular criminal case? Why lock down the entire school area and even send in a Chosen One? Indeed, locking down the school and not allowing anyone in or out, as well as dispatching this clearly non-local King of Soldiers as a Chosen One, did not seem like a routine matter. But faced with Shen Haos question, Yang Jun fell silent for a moment, then shook his head, This incident is indeed unusual, but some aspects are currently classified, especially considering you are a relative of the person involved Mr. Shen, the country does indeed value Chosen Ones, but the more critical the moment, the more we must emphasize the law and order. I just want to understand the specifics, Shen Hao stopped walking, looking at Yang Jun in front of him who seemed slightly wary, furrowing his brows and, after a moment, suddenly asked, Right now across the country, how many Chosen Ones have non-White Talents? S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ! Yang Juns pupils shrank slightly. His gaze at Shen Hao became shocked and suspicious. In such a moment, to suddenly bring up non-White Talents, the implications behind this inquiry seemed self-evident! But was it truly a non-White Talent? Yang Jun tried to read something from Shen Haos expression, but with his specialized training, he couldnt discern anything. Even as the other furrowed his brows, his gaze remained as calm as it was terrifying, as if the murder wasnt by his sister, as if it was merely a trifle! Chapter 6 - 6: Supernatural Phenomena Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Supernatural Phenomena At this moment, Yang Jun suddenly felt that the other party might really be of Blue Masterpiece grade, or even a stronger Talent. Possibly, a very powerful type! Otherwise, they wouldnt possess such confidence, such calmness. If that were indeed the case, then their status and influence would be completely different from that of an ordinary Chosen One. Yang Jun finally answered, Currently, throughout the country, there are less than a thousand confirmed Chosen Ones. Across the whole world, there might not even be five thousand. How many do you think are not of White Talent? That should be about ten or so. Shen Hao nodded and said straightforwardly, I am a Talent that is not white. His guess had been confirmed. ... Whats more, Yang Jun didnt know if this young man did it on purpose, mentioning not white instead of blue. Could it be that his Talent is of the Purple Epic grade? Thats a one in ten thousand probability! The whole world might not even have one! Yang Jun took a deep breath, looked at Shen Hao, and said gravely, Can you prove it? He took a step back, his body surging with Golden Light as he adopted a defensive stance. The method of confirmation went without saying. Shen Hao paused slightly. The next moment, an almost tangible Suppression howled towards Yang Jun. Boom! A muffled thud, Yang Jun instantly knelt down, even lying flat on the ground, his eyes filled with utmost shock. The surrounding soldiers were also startled and in disbelief. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In that instant, the young man before them seemed like an emperor wielding the power of life and death, an indescribable sense of awe enveloping their entire being. Even before Yang Jun could react, he had already prostrated himself on the ground, not daring to lift his head. Fortunately, the Suppression lasted only for an instant and quickly dissipated. But when Yang Jun, still pale, got up, he still instinctively avoided Shen Haos gaze. There was no need for doubt any longer. His Talent was defensive, named Golden Light. Although it was only of White grade, it was considered extremely powerful among the White grade; based on previous trials, it could resist any type of Attack, even those from a Spirit Talent. With Golden Light shining, one remains unharmed! However, he was powerless in the face of the other party. Beyond the grade of Talent, he could think of no other explanation. Moreover, he even had a nagging suspicion that the others Talent grade wasnt just that of a Blue Elite! At least, the few other Blue Talent owners in the country had never given him such a sense of oppression, the complete absence of resistance! Please allow me to report this to my superiors first, Yang Jun said with a heavy voice. Alright, Shen Hao nodded, paused, and then spoke quite seriously, Im not being unreasonable in wanting to clear my sisters name. I just want to understand the truth of the matter. I hope you can understand my feelings. I understand. Yang Jun let out a silent sigh of relief. But he felt somewhat helpless inside. Blue Talent, ah! In this current era, powerful Chosen Ones indeed hold an extraordinary status, and the entire world is actively gathering them. Not to mention that if the person right before us wished to take his family and flee the country, every other nation in the world would go all out to assist! This sort of influence is something that even the higher-ups must handle with extreme caution. It can only be said that after the emergence of planet traversal, the Chosen Ones with their great power, and the unknown aspects of the Chosen Ones panel a series of changes had occurred, and the worlds order and rules were inevitably altered. And as Shen Hao watched Yang Jun hurry off, he gained a deeper understanding of the significance of Mythical Talent. Thats right, he had not used his full strength just now. It could only be considered a minor test of his abilities. Originally, he thought that the main use of this Mythical Talent would be in the first and second abilities, but unexpectedly, this third ability was also not to be underestimated. However, thinking about Qiuyues situation, Shen Hao still found it tricky. This had nothing to do with the strength of his abilities; deep down, he truly did not want to rely on his power to flout the law and disrupt the orderthis would definitely not be conducive to combating the Civilization Trial. Yang Jun came back pretty quickly. The higher-ups place great importance on Mr. Shen and have authorized lifting all restrictions on classified information, Yang Jun said, now noticeably more relaxed, Furthermore, if you are willing to vouch for her, you can take your sister away first. Of course, this would only count as bail pending trial. We will conduct a certain level of monitoring and strictly limit her movements. Ill learn more about it first, Shen Hao shook his head. For such a major criminal case, bail pending trial was clearly not according to the rules. He still did not believe that Qiuyue would do such a thing for no reason. Yang Jun didnt say anything more; he naturally hoped that the powerful Chosen One before him would respect the law. He handed over the tablet directly. In this incident, every other aspect seems just like a common criminal case, but there is one differencethe girl who was killed rapidly lost all the blood in her body after death. It was a complete loss, other than some splattered around the surrounding area, none was found inside her body. Completely gone? Shen Hao was stunned. Completely gone, as if it evaporated, Yang Jun said gravely, In any case, its not something that fits within our current scientific understanding. Shen Hao looked at the images on the tablet. They were horrifying. From her clothes, it was clear that she was a young girl in the bloom of youth, but her current state was even more exaggerated than that of a mummy thousands of years old, as if she had been desiccated by some incredibly cruel method. Even the blood in the capillaries beneath her skin was completely gone. However, Shen Hao remained unmoved, only feeling a chill in his heart. Under the current circumstances, any event beyond comprehension could potentially be related to the Trial! And with his sister involved, he had no choice but to take it seriously. Just this alone would not suffice for you to take the action of locking down the entire school, Shen Hao looked up at Yang Jun. In the past half a month, there have been several cases where the victims lost all their blood after death, showing a certain clustering effect. There was even a car accident case where a family of six died and all showed the same condition, including a four-year-old child, Yang Jun explained, We suspect that a certain contagious virus is causing this phenomenon, and this is the first time it has appeared in a densely populated school areaalthough we havent yet seen the threat posed by this phenomenon, such unprecedented supernatural events may well be related to the planets traversal, as well as the appearance of us Chosen Ones, and we cannot ignore it. A virus? Shen Hao pondered. It was indeed possible that the virus could be one of the Trials. According to the information transmitted to him by the cheat collection, the initial Trials would not be too strong, but any Trial could potentially extinguish an entire civilization! Chapter 7 - 7: Theyve All Turned into Monsters! Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Theyve All Turned into Monsters! ` But if it really is a virus With no symptoms showing for over a month, only death reveals the abnormality. How do you guard against such a virus, and to what extent has it already spread? A chill suddenly ran through Shen Haos heart. He realized that whether it is a virus or not, allowing the Trial to silently advance for a month is a terrifying matter. ... Especially since, apart from himself, no one else in the whole world is aware of the existence of the Trial. At this time, Shen Hao felt some relief that his chosen Talent was Sovereign. At the very least, he wouldnt be tormented by negative emotions like fear, worry, and anxiety when facing the Trial. Let me see Qiuyue first, he said. By the way, my father should have arrived too. Correct, he arrived before we sealed off the area, and now he is with your mother. I have already ordered someone to take them to the reception room, and they are being watched, so dont worry, Yang Jun said. This was the benefit of status. Being a Chosen One allowed Shen Hao to come in directly, and the identity of a non-White Talent Chosen One further ensured high regard for him and his family. Shen Hao quickened his pace and moved forward. Whether its his sisters affair or the matter of the Trial, the most urgent task now is to obtain more information. He soon arrived at a reception room, converted from an office, led by Yang Jun and several soldiers. Both his parents were there, and even two military doctors. Little Hao, youre here, Father Shens face was haggard, showing extreme fatigue, while Mrs. Shens eyes were red-rimmed. Although Qiuyue was adopted, after six years together, from the age of ten to sixteen, their affection had grown deep. With such an incident occurring, it seemed to the couple that there was no way out. Shen Haos gaze scanned the room and saw a middle-aged man on the side, along with two students whose faces were pale and who still seemed to be in a state of panic. Are they the witnesses? Correct, Yang Jun nodded. This is Mr. Liu. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Hao frowned slightly. He knew this Mr. Liu, who had also taught at his high school. He has a good reputation. He is very responsible and caring towards students, even having paid out of his own pocket to help students from financially struggling families, a genuinely kind teacher. The two students seemed normal, obviously having experienced a considerable shock. However After obtaining the Talent of Sovereign, not only could he perfectly control his own power, but his perception also seemed substantially sharper, such as instantly identifying Yang Jun as a Chosen One. At this moment, he felt that something about these three was a bit off. But he couldnt put his finger on it. Unable to discern anything at the moment, Shen Hao decided to look away and turned his attention to Yang Jun. Ill go see Qiuyue. They wont let you see her, Father Shen said helplessly. Qiuyue has been locked up. He had just wanted to see Qiuyue, no matter how earnestly he begged, they did not agree. However, now was naturally different, Yang Jun nodded and said, Please follow me. Father and Mrs. Shen both looked up abruptly. ` May I see the child? Mrs. Shen hurriedly stood up, so unsteady on her feet that Father Shen had to steady her with a quick grab. This appearance, completely different from her usual proficient demeanor. Shen Haos heart ached, but after hesitating for a moment, he said, Ill go see her first. Its easier for a brother to talk. Yes, yes. Father Shen nodded repeatedly, opened his mouth as if wanting to say something more, but in the end, he couldnt utter a single word. What could he say under these circumstances? Lets go, Shen Hao pursed his lips. He turned around, his fists clenched slightly. If it really was Qiuyue But if it was for some other reason, then he had to admit, he was utterly enraged. It was the kind of anger that, even if he could control it, he didnt want to. Yang Jun led the way ahead, seemingly aware of Shen Haos mood, remaining silent until they reached a room guarded by a team of armed soldiers, when he spoke in a low voice, Your sister hasnt said anything since the beginning; she seems very scared, and we havent questioned her yet. I understand, Shen Hao nodded. As the door opened, he saw Qiuyue at first glance, her hands bound, curled up in a chair. She seemed even more fragile than usual, with large patches of blood remaining on her. The noise at the door caused her to lift her head, revealing a pair of swollen eyes. Upon seeing Shen Hao, joy erupted in her eyes, but it quickly turned to terror, and she even shrank back involuntarily. Shen Haos brows furrowed deeply. He glanced at Yang Jun and then strode over. The closer he got, the more frightened Qiuyue became, her whole body shaking, unable to even look at him. Qiuyue, Shen Hao tried to make his tone as gentle as possible, asking softly, When did you become a Chosen One? What? Yang Jun was greatly surprised. This girl was also a Chosen One? Qiuyue also trembled. Dont worry, you see, Im actually a Chosen One, too. Shen Hao stretched out his hand, and invisible telekinesis combed through Qiuyues messy hair. Feeling this incredible power, Qiuyue slowly lifted her head, her swollen eyes cautiously observing Shen Hao. Is there something wrong with that girl? Shen Hao looked earnestly into her eyes. And Mr. Liu and those two students, thats why youre scared, isnt it? You dont know if I might have the same issue, right? Indeed, just from the initial contact with Qiuyues eyes, Shen Hao had a vague guess forming in his heart. A terrible guess. Her fear was not directed at herself but was filled with bewilderment and uncertainty, fearing a stranger! It seemed that his words had finally had an effect. Qiuyue bit her lip, mustered up her courage, and with a trembling voice and sobbing tone, she said, Brother, they all changed, turned into monsters! Dan Tong even tried to kill me, and Mr. Liu just watched, the other classmates too. I dont know who to trust, Im not sure if Mom, Dad, or you, Brother, have turned into monsters, too. Shen Hao reached out to pat her shoulder, but his gaze was ice-cold. The speculation was confirmed! This first Civilization Trial wasnt about any virus at all, but about replacement! Substitution! The student killed by Qiuyue, and the three people seen with Mr. Liu, they were no longer themselves! Thats why they attacked Qiuyue, thats why they provided false testimony! Everything made sense now! Yang Jun, unable to contain himself, said, What on earth is going on here, what does this mean? Dan Tong was the girl who was killed, right? She turned into what kind of monster? Although he asked this, it was clear that his own expression had turned serious, and even a look of horror had crept into his eyes, indicating that he too had guessed something. Chapter 8 - 8: I command you, reveal your true form! Chapter 8: Chapter 8: I command you, reveal your true form! Especially, Yang Jun recalled that corpse drained of all blood and thought of other cases scattered across different regions. Try it, and well know, Shen Hao said as he raised his hand. There was just a snap, and Qiuyues handcuffs directly shattered. Yang Jun might still be doubting, still not daring to believe, but for him, the likelihood of this speculation had already reached over ninety percent! Dont forget, Shen Hao previously felt something off about those three people. Thats why he immediately speculated in this direction after seeing Qiuyues reaction. ... More importantly, Qiuyue is the Chosen One! With her academic achievements, obtaining the status of the Chosen One as a top student is not surprising, and according to the information sent by the cheat, the Chosen Ones are a group at the forefront of confronting the Trial. As long as the status of the Chosen One is not a problem, then she should not have been replaced! Now, just thinking about those three monsters being with his parents, Shen Hao felt a surge of panic inside, and even more, a burning anger. After he freed Qiuyue from the handcuffs, he turned around and, propelled by telekinesis, sped off as if flying, with extreme speed! Mr. Shen, Mr. Shen! Yang Jun hurriedly followed with big steps, The situation is still unclear, dont be rash! Shen Hao acted as if he didnt hear. The situation is unclear? Try it, and well know. No matter what kind of monster it may be, it should still fall within the category of living being. All the way, no one stopped him, until he reached the door to the reception room, which Shen Hao forcefully pushed open with his telekinesis. Everyone inside the reception room, including Father Shen and Mrs. Shen, was startled. Little Hao, you Father Shen recognized it was his son, but also noticed that there seemed to be something different about him. Shen Hao quickly scanned his parents and let out a sigh of relief in his heart, his perception telling him that probably nothing bad happened. Then he fiercely turned his head to look at Mr. Liu and the other two. Anger rose in his heart, and he took a step forward. Boom! A tremendous aura instantly swept through the room! Just like that, the three people directly fell to the ground, faces filled with terror, as if a massive weight bore down on their backs, and in front of them was some inexplicably supreme existence! Little Hao? Father Shen and Mrs. Shen were truly shocked this time. Even though they were not the targets of the Dominator Pressure, just being bystanders, they could still feel the vast and boundless authority of Shen Hao at that moment. It was something that simply couldnt be described with words. He was like an emperor, like a divine being! Mr. Shen! At that moment, Yang Jun and a throng of soldiers hurried over, their faces changing drastically upon seeing the scene, Please stop, calm down, we can control them first, verify slowly, investigate! But a cold smile appeared on the corner of Shen Haos mouth. Just now it was only ninety percent, but now, it was a hundred percent. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Because, the pressure of the Sovereign he exerted now, compared to when he dealt with Yang Jun earlier, was even stronger. Yet these three people still had the ability to struggle! I command you, Shen Hao said slowly, Reveal your true forms! Boom! The Suppression intensified again! The air itself seemed to stop, and the building, the floor, appeared to be warping! And these three had finally reached their limit! Blood began pouring out from their bodies, but not splattering, instead twisting like countless tentacles, forming various bizarre and distorted shapes, their expressions turning fierce and fearful, at times submissive, at times struggling. Until a certain moment. Mr. Lius voice was hoarse as he howled ferociously, This world will eventually belong to us! Boom! The scattered blood burst entirely, steam rose from the body, and the corpse quickly shriveled. Then came the second! The third! All had the exact same reaction. Father Shen and Mrs. Shen were gripping their lips tightly, shaking all over, and looking at this scene with fear and disbelief. The shock was simply too much for them! But the one whose complexion was even more unsightly was Yang Jun. This was actually real! These three people, they really were all monsters! Thinking about how previously there were absolutely no traces, no flaws in their demeanor, even the battle-hardened heart of Yang Jun was filled with a sense of trepidation at this moment. Everyone, point your guns down, spread out, stay alert of each other! he suddenly turned his head, staring intensely at the soldiers behind him. Suddenly, these soldiers, who likewise had somewhat pale faces, lowered their guns one after another, spreading out, warily watching their comrades. They had all witnessed that scene just now. Many had seen those three people before. If monsters could disguise themselves like that, It meant that monsters could very well be right among them! Even the comrades who had faced life and death together could not be trusted at this moment. This was the true root of the terror! Shen Hao also retracted his Dominator Pressure at this time. His mood was equally heavy. These three, they committed suicide, Shen Hao lowered his voice and spoke slowly, I tried to control them, make them submit, surrender, but they killed themselves before they could bear it. The description of Dominator Pressure on the panel was very clear. [Actively unleash the Dominator Pressure, and you can make living beings submit.] It was precisely because of this line that Shen Hao thought he could use the Dominator Pressure to force the three to reveal their true forms, make them submit, and obtain more information from them. But all three chose death over submission. This was indeed beyond Shen Haos expectations. But this seemed even more terrifying now. I must report this immediately! Realizing this, Yang Jun felt he had to report it at once, hoping that this silent replacement, this infiltration, had not yet reached the top. Otherwise, the situation was indescribably bad. This could turn into a major crisis! But as Yang Jun turned his head, he glanced at Father Shen and Mother Shen, who were protected behind Shen Hao, as if thinking of something, and he quickly asked, Mr. Shen, do you have a way to identify them? Its just a hunch, like how I recognized your and Qiuyues status as Chosen Ones, Shen Hao raised an eyebrow and swept a glance over Yang Jun and the group of soldiers, You should be fine for now, but we are also unclear about how exactly they replace us. Thats enough, its good that nothing has happened for now, Yang Jun let out a slight sigh of relief. They had all just been transferred from the military area, and if something had happened to them too, it would have been unimaginable in the military. Mr. Shen, please do not leave. In times of crisis, please lend us your strength, Yang Jun looked at Shen Hao almost pleadingly. Just the ability to distinguish the truth was enough to make Shen Haos importance incomparable! Of course, Shen Hao agreed without hesitation, recalling the dream of that one month, he also looked somewhat somber, In such a crisis, no one can remain uninvolved. Chapter 9 - 9: This is a Do or Die War! Chapter 9: Chapter 9: This is a Do or Die War! Dont mention cheats, even without them, theres no standing aloof from the Civilization Trial. Thank you! Yang Jun had been on edge since he witnessed the monster, but in this moment, his tension finally eased somewhat. Shen Haos strength and ability were there for all to see. With such a powerful Chosen One assisting, the situation was bound to improve significantly. However, after he hurriedly left, although the soldiers also breathed a sigh of relief, they remained vigilant towards each other. ... Only Mrs. Shen stood steadfast behind, took a deep breath, and asked, Little Hao, what on earth is going on? Mom, let Qiuyue explain it to you. Shen Hao looked towards Qiuyue, who had also rushed over. The girl, with eyes red, threw herself into Mrs. Shens arms. At the moment, the only comfort for Shen Hao was that his family was safe and sound. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Watching Qiuyue begin to explain, Shen Hao opened his Chosen One panel. Right after those three monsters died, his panel had undergone new changes. Three messages popped up. [Trial Points earned: 332] [Triggered drop: Gauss Rifle A-23 (White, Level 1)] [Point Mall now opened.] Killing monsters gives points? And there are drops? Shen Hao looked thoughtfully at the content displayed on his panel, No, it should be that fighting against the Trial yields rewards. The cheat provided him no detailed information on this aspect. It simply stated that the Chosen One could obtain rewards during the fight against the Trial to enhance oneself and the strength of civilization as a whole. After all, since its called a Trial, not an Apocalypse, there had to be a measure. Theoretically, the Civilization Trial surely offers a glimmer of hope. Its just a matter of whether the entire civilization can seize it. Shen Hao thought for a moment, decided not to take out the Gauss Rifle for a look, and opened the Point Mall instead. An array of products appeared, far exceeding his expectations in quantity. And they went beyond his imagination in scope. It even made him gasp internally. From items with a Cultivation style like Fiery Fire Talisman and Qi Refining Pill, to those seemingly born of technology like Electromagnetic Hand Cannon and Powerful Boxing Gloves, and even Magic Potion, at first glance, it was all beyond the limits of imagination. Even though all the visible products were only White Level 1, and many were greyed out, suggesting certain purchase restrictions, this Point Mall still made Shen Hao deeply aware of the Civilization Trials prowess and wonder, probably beyond expectation. It was a colossal crisis and equally, a tremendous opportunity. At least, Shen Hao could no longer imagine what the future of Human Civilization would look like if it managed to survive and triumph in Trial after Trial! Moreover, it seemed there was only one path for all civilizationsdefeat the Trials, strengthen themselves. While Shen Hao was meticulously surveying the Point Mall, in certain areas, the news brought by Yang Jun had already caused a huge sensation! Monsters silently replaced some among them! No one knew the means of replacement, but they had memories and could carry out near-perfect camouflage! This is a crisis that could eradicate our whole world, our entire civilization! Lock down the information, we must contain the news! How many have been replaced by now? We must root out all the monsters! Not a single one can be left! This is war, a life-and-death struggle! What exactly is the method of replacement? Where do the monsters come from? How many are there? How fast are they spreading? And, is there any correlation between the appearance of these monsters and the Chosen Ones? We must find out these answers as soon as possible! Most importantly, we need to find a way to identify them on a large scale! Anyone aware of this news could sense the immense crisis, as some had said, it was a moment of survival or extinction. Even if only one percent of the entire civilization had been replaced, that would still amount to seventy million people! Enough to launch a war more brutal than the previous two world wars combined! One misstep, and the downfall of civilization, the end of the world, was imminent. Under such tremendous pressure, Shen Hao, who was the first to discover the monsters and had some ability to discern them, suddenly became the focus of all the informed parties. The efficiency of the response was undoubtedly astonishing. Shen Hao had prepared to wait a day or two, but just two hours later, Yang Jun came looking for him. The higher-ups are still in an emergency meeting, but weve agreed on some points concerning our locality and decided to establish a special task force, starting from this school, this city, to investigate all intelligence regarding the monsters as thoroughly as possible, Yang Jun said, looking somewhat haggard but with a sharp glint in his eyes, filled with a soldiers unique combat spirit. Clearly, this veteran special forces operative, after the initial panic of having his world turned upside down, had quickly found his familiar stride. Identify the enemy, eliminate the enemy, protect the peopleit was that simple! A special task force? Shen Hao nodded. In the current situation, intelligence was of utmost importance. Having found a breakthrough here, ripping open the true disguise of the monsters after a month, starting from this point was indeed the best choice. Mr. Shen, Yang Juns tone and expression suddenly became solemn as he addressed Shen Hao, I now officially invite you on behalf of the nation to become the leader of this special task force. Please accept the invitation. Me, the leader? Shen Hao was taken aback. This was no small matter; even though he had agreed to help, to the system, he was still an outsider. And the authority of the leader of this special task force was bound to be significant! Currently, you are the only one with the ability to identify the monsters, and your strength is formidable, thats one reason. Second, we have reviewed your academic and work history, and your capabilities are already outstanding; third, this is your alma mater and hometown, the higher-ups believe you have enough responsibility to fully address the crisis, Yang Jun spoke very politely, In short, this invitation comes from careful deliberation and unanimous decision from above, its not a hasty choice. Shen Hao fell silent. He wasnt dazzled by the invitation; he was well aware that with power came responsibility, and it could well be a test and trial for him. But from the moment he got the cheat, the burden of responsibility was inescapable. Yet, even though he had made his decision, Shen Hao did not respond immediately. Chapter 10 - 10: Take Up the Burden! Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Take Up the Burden! Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, one could utilize the power of the system, which is the most powerful and effective force available. But he was also uncertain how much attention the higher-ups were paying and whether they had realized the severity of the crisis. Therefore, he needed to set his own terms. I just briefly looked at the teachers and students of the school. Shen Haos expression was somewhat grave, the proportion of people replaced in the school is about one in ten. One in ten! Yang Jun was greatly shaken. His expression momentarily became blank. ... He had known the total number of people in the school when he had first locked it down. More than four thousand eight hundred students and two hundred and thirty teachers! One in ten, how many was that? Easily five hundred people! Were these five hundred lives, five hundred families, quietly destroyed right under their watch? Yang Jun couldnt help but clench his fists, his eyes slightly reddened. Protecting family and country, what family were they protecting and what country were they defending! This school is a disaster area, and the area outside probably isnt as bad. When Shen Hao had realized this point, he felt equally heavy-hearted, But, considering how recently it has happened, you should understand what this speed of spread means. Indeed, even if you start counting from the day of Star Jump, at most, it hasnt even been a month. Since the Monster invaded this school, the time has definitely been even shorter. This is already one in ten! If a year or half a year passed without detection or awareness, could the entire world have silently become a Monsters world? Shen Hao also felt somewhat frightened retrospectively. If he hadnt received the cheat, if he hadnt discovered it in time Then maybe, without knowing from when, his family members, or even he himself, would have been replaced by the Monster, and the Monster would still be masquerading under his face, pretending that he was still alive! I will report this situation up the chain, Yang Jun took a deep breath to stabilize his mood and looked intently at Shen Hao, You can put forward any demands you have, and we will certainly meet them! But please, you must take the role of team leader, we cannot let more people die! At this moment, the only one who could possibly control the crisis was the man before him! They couldnt do without him! I have three demands. Shen Hao was straightforward, First, I need support, including but not limited to the military and the Chosen Ones, especially the Chosen Ones. I want to gather a team of Elite Chosen Ones. Note, they must be elites, not necessarily with White Talent, but they must obey commands and have the courage to fight! Second, now that I am involved, I demand the highest level of intelligence sharing. Third, after this operation, the special task force must still be retained, and I should have a certain degree of authority over personnel and financial deployment. Three demands, one to address the current situation and two for future consideration. Yang Jun looked deeply at Shen Hao upon hearing this. These three demands almost meant that he had decided to join the system, at least to collaborate deeply, and he demanded certain powers and status. Butin the present situation, it wasnt that they feared his demands, but rather that they feared he would be afraid, not dare to step up, not dare to take responsibility! I will report all your demands, but there should be no problem, Yang Jun said without hesitation, Additionally, I will also join the special task force, and actually, a team of Chosen Ones is already being urgently assembled and is coming. They are expected to be ready in three hours. Good! Shen Hao nodded without hesitation, Then lets not waste time. The school has been locked down for over three hours already, and there have been signs of unrest and noise among the students. To prevent any of the Monsters from detecting something and causing an uprising, we must first lift the lockdown and let the teachers and students return. Yes! Yang Jun too quickly fell in rhythm. For such a command, there was no hesitation. In fact, he could roughly guess Shen Haos thoughts. Acting within the school was far too dangerous. Might as well let them all go, mark which ones are monsters, and then we can make a precise move. Yang Jun quickly went to arrange it. Shen Hao watched his retreating back, expressionless. Taking on the role of team leader meant taking on the responsibilities as well. It had to be said, the pressure was not small. He was increasingly grateful that his talent was Sovereign; without this ability to control emotions, he might not have been able to bear this pressure, let alone think rationally. Brother, Qiuyues voice came from the doorway. How are mom and dad? Shen Hao glanced at the wall beside him. His parents were in the next room, at this distance, he could clearly perceive their breathing. Theyve mostly calmed down, but theyre still a bit worried, considering how suddenly dangerous the world has become. Qiuyue was obviously still somewhat frightened. However, as she looked at her adoptive brother, admiration also appeared in her eyes. She had almost despaired. She felt like the whole world was the enemy, feeling sorry for her adoptive parents. But she didnt expect that her adoptive brother was also a Chosen One, who had guessed what had happened to her right from the start, quickly unraveling the truth. He even had the power to recognize monsters! She had heard it all from outside just now. Her adoptive brother was now the head of the special task force, responsible for the current crisis! If it were her, she couldnt even begin to imagine handling this pressure. But her adoptive brother still maintained a calm demeanor, even seeming confident. What is your Chosen One talent? Shen Hao meanwhile was looking at his adoptive sister. He had adopted her just when he went to university and barely came home during the summer and winter vacations, so they hadnt spent much time together. But he often heard praises about her from his parents. Indeed, she was outstanding. Her performance in school was one aspect, but seeing her now, she seemed to have completely recovered emotionally. A normal sixteen-year-old girl encountering such things, it would be impressive not just to retaliate against the monsters, but also to maintain silence to protect herself without breaking down mentally. Its Boxer, but just a White Talent, Qiuyue said, biting her lip, seemingly a bit embarrassed, it gives me a strong talent for boxing, increasing the power of my punches. Saying this, she demonstrated a few boxing moves. They were indeed very sharp and efficient. You could even hear the whooshing sound. Although it was the Extraordinary Talent that gave her such power, it was evident that she had been practicing in secret since becoming a Chosen One, gaining the talent. When you killed that monster, you must have also gained some points, right? Shen Hao asked further, How many, and was there a drop? He wanted to analyze the rules of points and drops. After all, those three hadnt been killed by his hand strictly speaking, but were more like suicides. Yes, it seemed she remembered the scene then, Qiuyues face slightly paled, but she quickly recovered and hurriedly said, There were a hundred and fifty points, and a first-kill drop, a Blue Elite Level ability ball. Chapter 11 - 11: The Chapter 11: Chapter 11: The Mother of the Monster Blue Ability Ball? Shen Hao was startled. Yes, its different from the Original Talent. Its placed above the ability bar. Ive already used it. Its called Shock Wave and can emit shock waves of a certain strength from any part of the body. Qiuyue looked at Shen Hao, speaking in a low voice with a hint of embarrassment, I thought if everyone turned into monsters, I could use this ability to break the handcuffs and escape through the walls. So I kept it as my ace up the sleeve and never revealed it. So there are special drops for first kills. Shen Hao didnt pay much attention to the ability itself. But the information that abilities could be obtained from drops and about first kill drops was still quite important. The monsters obviously werent ordinary ones, and even though they seemed manageable now, strength needed to be increased as soon as possible. Unfortunately, after using the two cheats, the cheat panel reverted back to a progress bar. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ... [Confirming current version environment, Progress: 5.8%] Shen Hao didnt know whether it always took time to prepare before using cheats, but for now, he wouldnt be able to use them anytime soon. Luckily, judging by the progress bar, it looked to be just a matter of waiting three to four days. If only I had an unlimited points cheat Shen Hao muttered to himself. Ever since acquiring the Mythical Talent, he was full of anticipation for cheats. Yet for now, he had only himself to rely on. Its good that you know to keep an ace up your sleeve and leave yourself a way out, Shen Hao came out of his musings, looked at Qiuyue with a smile, and praised her before his face turned serious, Now, I have an important task for you. Yes! Qiuyues expression tightened. Take good care of our parents, Shen Hao said earnestly. Those monsters are not that simple, and my family is one of my greatest reasons for fighting. Before we can protect civilization with all our strength, we first need to protect our own little home. Protecting civilization. If the old Shen Hao had uttered these words, it likely would have sounded like a joke, an awkward one at that, like a child proclaiming his dreams to become a hero or an Ultraman maintaining world peace. But coming from Shen Hao at this moment, it sent a shiver through Qiuyue. Because right now, the students and teachers still alive in the school, even the surviving people throughout the city, genuinely needed his protection! Perhaps the whole of civilization did too! I wont let them get hurt, not even a scratch! Qiuyue said solemnly. With you here, I feel much more at ease, Shen Hao said with a faint smile, gently ruffling her hair as he added, No need to be so tense. Having two Chosen Ones in our family is like starting a game with a royal flush compared to otherswere so much stronger. Mhm! Qiuyue nodded vigorously. Shen Haos reflection was truly heartfelt. Seeing those monsters in the school, he felt genuinely grateful for his opportunity and ability. But if he couldnt protect civilization, everything he cared about would vanish sooner or later. Go ahead. Shen Hao spoke calmly, not needing to take a deep breath to settle his emotions, he just walked forward steadily. Yang Jun had already prepared everything according to his instructions. The only dilemma left was how to separate the students from the monsters without alarming them and how to confirm each of their identities. While Shen Hao could sense the identity of the monsters, this intuition-based method from his Talent was not very efficient, especially when too many people appeared at once. So, the simplest solution at the moment was to control the flow of people lifting the lock-down, gradually easing it. He climbed onto a military vehicle at the school gate, which was positioned to allow a perfect view of the school entrance that was partially open. Lets begin. All personnel take note, let the teachers and students out, but maintain order! Yang Juns voice echoed through the command channel. Moments later, teachers and students, already arranged by class, began to exit one by one through the gate. Each row had only three people. Shen Hao watched intently through the vehicle window, occasionally tapping a key in front of him. A secretary beside him was recording and marking swiftly using surveillance information, registering the students Shen Hao identified. With the speed of students leaving not being slow, the whole process was relatively swift. Seeing the increasing monster annotations, Yang Jun felt a mix of worry and tension. Now, with monsters mixed among the teachers and students, a violent outbreak upon any realization would be unimaginable. He just hoped they could protect the surviving children safely. Time slowly passed by. Meanwhile, inside the school, within the line of a particular class, an average-looking boy suddenly turned to look at his teacher, asking curiously, Teacher Yan, where are Mr. Liu and Jiang Yang? Theyre still giving their statements, replied a female teacher walking nearby after hearing the question. Theyre still doing that, after all this time? the boy was taken aback. Well, considering the seriousness of the case, Teacher Yan shook her head, her expression somewhat complicated, Its truly a shame for such a promising child. Then Ill wait for Jiang Yang at the gate, were headed the same way home, we can go together, the boy suddenly took out his phone, and I should let my mom know, shes still waiting for me outside. Teacher Yan glanced at the phone, noting the contact labeled Mother. She didnt pay it much mind, considering the circumstances the school even allowed students to carry their phones. However, this boys label was quite formal, unlike her own son, who saved her as Tiger Mom. Mother, the lockdown has been lifted, but Liu Changsheng, Jiang Yang, and Li Tong havent appeared. Could you please contact and inquire about them? After sending the message, the boy didnt wait for a reply, just put the phone away. Those of lower status like him didnt have the ability to reach out to the others. But Mother could connect remotely with all of them. By asking Mother, he would know the status of those three. There were many convenient things in this world, in this civilization. Once they took over completely, he was going to thoroughly enjoy this life. But recalling the faint sense of danger hed unwittingly felt a few hours ago, unease crept into the boys mind. Chosen One His classs name was towards the end of the list. By the time it was their turn, more than half of the teachers and students had left. Only about twenty classes remained, close to a thousand people. As the boy stood waiting by the door, the message from Mother didnt arrive. His unease grew. Especially when he noticed the large number of Soldiers surrounding the gatefighters from this nation, not yet infiltrated by their parasites. Chapter 12 - 12: Sovereign, Full Firepower! Chapter 12: Chapter 12: Sovereign, Full Firepower! That Li Dantong, such a waste, the boy thought irritably. Couldnt even handle a weak human, and got killed instead. If it werent for her, we wouldnt have raised such a high level of alert. Perhaps affected by his emotions, a barely perceptible red glimmer flashed in his eyes. Although his face still bore a casual expression, the way he looked at the humans emerging before him was as if he regarded them with a certain kind of hunger. All were top-grade Blood Food. If it werent for the orders from his mother to lie low and not to hunt, they would have lost control long ago. He wondered when he would get to feast to his hearts content ... Keep an eye on that student, the one standing by the gate, Shen Hao had been watching this student for a long time, He is a Monster, and his aura is very strong, much stronger than the other Monsters. Thats a student from Mr. Lius class, named Che Zhangjie. Hes neighbors with Jiang Yang, living in the same residential area, an officer reminded him. Hes waiting for Jiang Yang there, they go back together every day. How many students are left now? Shen Hao asked. About eight hundred. Shen Hao stared intently at Che Zhangjie. He very well knew that Jiang Yang was the one who had committed suicide under his Suppression. If those Monsters had a way to confirm the life and death of their kind Speed up! I can keep up! Yes, sir! The school gates opened wider, and the students departure sped up. Seven hundred, six hundred, five hundred Shen Haos fingers were flying, keeping an eye on Che Zhangjie, he marked every Monster he could identify as quickly as possible. Until there were only four hundred people left in the school. He suddenly noticed that Che Zhangjies expression had turned ferocious. Theyve discovered our presence. Lets give them a little welcome gift,'' this was the order his mother transmitted to him at that moment! Blood red quickly rose beneath his skin. Fire! Shen Hao shouted fiercely, kicking open the car door and rushing out. At the same time, bangs sounded continuously; blood splattered on many people, and Che Zhangjie, along with Monsters just stepping out of school which Shen Hao had identified, were precisely hit by snipers who had been ready from afar. Che Zhangjie was given special attention; under the assault of a high-caliber sniper rifle, he exploded! This horrific and sudden scene left the students still inside the school stunned in place. Then came the piercing, terrified screams. The order immediately collapsed, and students scattered in extreme fear, with many collapsing on the ground, crying uncontrollably. But Shen Hao didnt care about them; his attention was fixed on Che Zhangjie. Indeed, even though he had been blown to pieces, he was still alive. It looked like a mass of twisted blood, with broken bones and flesh all mixed together; the scene was a true challenge to ones psychological limits! And that voice, although knowing not where it came from, still emitted a hoarse roar. Move, the time to hunt has arrived! Along with the sound of churning blood, streaks of blood rose amongst the crowd. Among the remaining hundreds of people, a good fifty Monsters stopped hiding. They sprayed blood from their bodies, forming all sorts of vicious weapons, mercilessly lunging at the students who stood no chance to react or escape! But in that instant. ! The world, stood still. No, it wasnt stillness, it was that all living beings, all creatures, at that very instant, were rendered completely immobile. Because a supreme Sovereign had arrived at this moment! Shen Haos eyes burst with deep starlight, as if sun, moon, stars, and the entire universe were converging within, a massive silhouette, seated upon a throne, faintly appeared behind him. That was the Cosmic Sovereign! The One! And the All! Dominator Pressure, for the first time, unleashed at full power! In that instant, even Shen Hao felt something being pulled out of his body. It seemed like his soul, or perhaps his consciousness, merging with the surrounding space, dominating everything! This was an indescribably mystical feeling. He felt as if he were seated high upon a throne, overlooking the universe. However, this sensation lasted only a brief moment before an indescribable sense of dizziness began to assault his nerves. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This frail body could not bear his exalted status! Yet, under absolute control, even just for a moment, even if the range of control wasnt large, in the current situation, it was enough! Kneel! Shen Hao uttered these two words, and the Suppression, along with his will, swept precisely over each Monster! Thud thud! As the Dominator Pressure dissipated, one by one, the monsters that had been as fierce as Blood Demons, all fell heavily to the ground. Trembling, fearing, prostrating at the feet of Shen Hao! The others, whether students or Yang Jun, only felt an indescribable moment of suffocation, even a brief loss of consciousness in their heads. But when they recovered, one by one, they witnessed an incredible, indescribable scene. Shen Hao, dressed in ordinary white clothes, stood calmly there, at the heart of a prostrating swarm of monsters. Like their lord, their king! Even Yang Jun and the soldiers were completely dumbfounded at this moment. Because the scene was too shocking! A second ago, they thought they would witness an irreversible, grand massacre today! These lucky students who hadnt been replaced would be torn apart by monsters! The next second, all the monsters were prostrating and trembling! Wailing! In fear! As if, before this figure standing before them, these fierce and terrifying monsters were but ants that could be dominated at will! The impact of this turnaround was too great! But at this moment. One monster, already kneeling on the ground, trembling in submission, suddenly began to wail. Its entire blood erupted with a sizzling sound, rapidly dissipating. No! No! Mother! Great Sovereign, save us! Lord! One after another, each monster did the same, no matter how they struggled or wailed, they could not change their fate of losing all their blood and turning into dried-up corpses. Shen Haos eyebrows slightly furrowed. Until, the last monster, which was Che Zhangjie, in the moment before dissipating, suddenly lifted its malformed head, stared fixedly at Shen Hao, blood churning, but what came out was a hoarse female voice: This is just a small welcome gift, Chosen One. You cant save your world! It is ours! Shen Hao and those eyeballs, through which one could see nerve fibers, locked gazes. Suddenly, starlight shone in his eyes. In an instant, Che Zhangjie recoiled as if greatly startled, then rapidly dissipated into a bloody vapor, leaving behind only a piece of withered, shattered remains. Thats it? Shen Hao seemed to scoff. Chapter 13 - 13: Teammates Arrive Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Teammates Arrive Exposed at the head, yet hidden at the tail, too timid as a mouse, and you also dare to peep into this world? Indeed, the unknown is what is most frightening. The more you understand, the more you feel its nothing special after all. This method of not daring to leave a single survivor actually revealed a certain guilt. Shen Haos gaze swept over the faces of the students who were still dazed and terrified, eventually settling on the excited and almost frenzied Yang Jun. Soothe the students. ... Yes! Yang Jun responded loudly. He felt that this scene might forever be etched in his heart. This team leader, he is definitely more than just a Blue Talent, much more! Being able to save everyone in that situation, there might only be one such person in the whole world! Shen Hao did not bother with the remaining matters, be it psychological therapy or confidentiality, he left those tasks to others. He sat back in the car, savoring the feeling from before. The power of Mythical Talent was stronger than he had anticipated; in that state, the monsters didnt even have the chance to choose suicide but instead submitted directly. If it wasnt for the Controller behind the monsters, the entity they called Mother seemed to have the ability to remotely erase them, he could have captured dozens of prisoners this time. However, the more proactive, immediate, and decisive they are in erasing evidence, the more they reveal many things. It is afraid, afraid of being questioned for intelligence. Those students who have been marked should be monitored, but be careful not to be discovered, Shen Hao turned his head and instructed a technical support officer. Understood, we will adopt remote surveillance and not use manpower to ensure concealment. With todays surveillance technology, if its taken seriously, the use of all networking cameras can indeed achieve remote monitoring. Therefore, the only thing to worry about is whether these monsters, once they realize even their identities cannot be hidden, will rise up, causing chaos and death. At the moment, its like a pack of wolves disguised as sheep, lurking among the sheep. Ready to strike and prey on the sheep at any moment! How much longer until the Chosen Ones arrive for support? Shen Hao asked again. The soonest two will arrive in thirty minutes. Theres still time, then lets pick a family of a replaced person and take a look, Shen Hao wasnt planning on wasting any time. Right now, across the nation, even all over the world, every minute and second could mean more humans silently being replaced. If too much of the population is lost in the first Trial, the subsequent Trials will only be more difficult. Shen Hao switched to a civilian vehicle, choosing a family of a monster student whose identity had been exposed and who was closest in proximity. It was a family of five. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Besides the parents, there was a grandfather and a younger brother. The family was currently anxiously making calls, asking about the situation at the school, and they even called the teacher to ask if the blockade had been lifted and why their child hadnt returned home yet. Whether it was their expressions, tone of voice, or gestures, they all seemed like a very warm, ordinary family. However Lets move on to the next one, Shen Hao said indifferently, Mark this family as completely replaced by monsters. Whether it was the military official sitting in the passenger seat or the soldier driving the car, their expressions tightened at this moment, and then they clenched their teeth. It was a mix of trembling fear and extreme anger. A whole family! Looking again at the anxious parents concerned for their child, and thinking that this was nothing more than a monsters disguise, one could feel a chill rising from within the heart. Where exactly do these monsters come from? the military official couldnt help but ask in a low voice, as if talking to himself, yet also seeming to question Shen Hao. Shen Hao looked out the window at the bustling crowd, still full of the breath of civilized life. After a moment of silence, he said softly, Maybe, its just a game of the gods. Where the Civilization Trial came from and how it appeared was a question that, in those dreams, all the civilizations that perished under the Trial probably had the same wonder. But no one could provide an answer. In the face of the Civilization Trial, all civilizations could only fight; there was no option to refuse. However, no matter what, Shen Hao had to ensure that his own civilization continued to be victorious! By the time he had checked three families and returned to school, the first batch of Chosen Ones who had come to provide assistance had already arrived. There were two of them. One was a young and vibrant-looking girl, beautiful and full of energy, and the other a man in his forties, dressed in a suit, whose appearance and smile seemed very amiable. Chen Sihui and Dong Gong? In Shen Haos hands, he already had the information on these two individuals. They were both very formidable! And one of them was someone he had long been aware of. Chen Sihui, a genius scientist, started university at fifteen, graduate studies at seventeen, received her Ph.D. at twenty-one, and at the age of twenty-four, she already held three doctoral degrees, a somewhat famous physicist, and had a very high IQ. When Shen Hao was studying, many classmates took her as an idol. Besides genius, another widely known label for her was beautiful. At the moment, wearing a simple mens sports jacket which couldnt hide her slender figure, she was walking with headphones on and brown-dyed hair, a lollipop in her mouth, making anyone on the street unable to guess she was a scientist working at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, but would only see her as a vibrant and beautiful young woman. The file says that your qualification as a Chosen One was top-level beautiful scientist? Shen Hao looked at her with some curiosity. Correct, Chen Sihui answered straightforwardly, On my own as a scientist, I still dont reach the worlds top, and in terms of beauty, I cant compare to those who can receive the Chosen One status just on looks, but combining the two, I guess I can be counted among the worlds elite. It was apparent that she did not avoid talking about her own attractiveness, but she also didnt show any pride. A girl with quite a straightforward way of thinking, Shen Hao judged in his mind. Your Talent is Skillful Hand? Shen Hao looked back at the information, Able to complete all kinds of complex manual tasks with incredible precisionit seems quite compatible with your own abilities. Exactly, I define myself as support staff, Chen Sihui said without hesitation, Without proper armament on the battlefield, Ill likely be a liability. Then youll be in charge of support, Shen Hao decided promptly. The Talents of Chosen Ones are currently the most important abilities and will likely remain so in the future. Yet, Talents are random, and its rare to get one that matches ones existing skills as nicely as hers. Although hers was just a White Talent, in her hands, it should be able to yield decent results. Chapter 14 - 14: A New War Chapter 14: Chapter 14: A New War Shen Hao thought for a moment, then raised his hand and took out the first reward that had dropped for him. [Gauss Rifle A-23 (White, Level 1)] What is this? Chen Sihuis eyes, already quite large, bulged even bigger as they were instantly drawn to the weapon that was full of a futuristic design. You can consider this a Monster reward, Shen Hao explained. Monster reward? Dong Gong, who had been quiet until now, seemed to have his eyes shine slightly, Defeating a Monster allows you to receive a reward from the Chosen Ones panel? Exactly, just like in a game, Shen Hao nodded. ... This piece of information was still a secret. Because up to this point, only Shen Hao and Gu Qiuyue had fought and defeated Monsters directly. So, the moment Shen Hao mentioned it, let alone the two people in front of him, even Yang Jun standing by lit up with excitement. Is this how Chosen Ones become stronger? Yang Jun thought to himself, clenching his fists involuntarily. What he most desired now was power, for his past battle-hardened experiences and vigorously trained special combat skills were utterly ineffective in this new situation. This was a completely new kind of war! Only with power, power as strong as the squad leader, could one protect the people and the country in this conflict. Being King of Soldiers, he naturally had his own ambitions and beliefs. It seems that the Monsters emergence is indeed connected to the existence behind the Chosen Ones panel, Gong shifted his focus elsewhere, Transporting our entire planet to a new Universe, then selecting Chosen Ones, bestowing upon them abilities, and setting up Monsters, leveling up by fighting Its truly like a game. But people dont die in games, Shen Hao looked at him, And we dont have the luxury to refuse. Indeed, Dong Gong smiled slightly and extended his hand proactively, introducing himself, Squad leader, my name is Dong Gong. Yang Jun, who stood beside, was slightly surprised to see this scene. He knew that in the discussions above, this Dong Gong was actually one of the competitors for the role of the squad leader. Because he was appointed as a Chosen One based on his identity as a top political figure. Indeed, this was a rising star official whose abilities were extremely prominent, and here he was, having abandoned his former position and status to become just a team member. If it had been Yang Jun, he certainly wouldnt have accepted this easily. But it appeared as though this man had already accepted it. Or was this simply a politicians tactic? Yang Jun felt some concern in his heart. Facing such catastrophe, he didnt want to see discord within the team. Meanwhile, Shen Hao, after shaking hands with Dong Gong, also reviewed his dossier. He was somewhat surprised as well. Before becoming a Chosen One, Dong Gong was someone Shen Hao didnt even qualify to meet. However, it was just a moment of surprise. After having the power of the Sovereign to control his emotions, Shen Hao always looked at everything with a sense of detachment not out of disdain but as a natural ability obtained by controlling his emotions. He could truly remain unflustered even if Mount Tai were to collapse before him. Your Talent must be combat-related? Shen Hao noticed the line about Dong Gongs Talent and raised his eyebrows, Cold Frost could be quite effective against those Monsters. Yang Jun, standing to the side, felt nothing but envy. His Golden Light was formidable in defense, but it was utterly useless against those monsters. Those monsters, driving their blood, could Transform into various weapons as if they had no fixed shape at all. Even bullets could not inflict much damage. Hes combat class, and the Talent does seem to be completely random, Dong Gong nodded, looking at Shen Hao, then suddenly asked, Speaking of which, team leader, when I first arrived, I heard that you alone took down forty or fifty monsters in an instant. Such an ability must be more than just Blue. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thats correct, Shen Hao said directly, Its Purple Epic, named Sovereign, with the ability to release Suppression that has a chance of subduing living beings. He had downplayed his Talent to two levels lower than it really was. Still, even as he spoke openly at this moment, it still caused a certain level of commotion at the scene. Even with his preconceived notions, Yang Jun couldnt hide his delight. Chen Sihui, who was less informed, also widened her eyes again. Purple Talent! Ninety-nine out of a million! Thats like one in ten thousand! Considering the current number of Chosen Ones in the world, its highly likely there are fewer than five thousand, meaning theres a good chance this man is the only Purple Chosen One in the entire world! Epic Talent! Among a group of ordinary White Talents, he indeed stood out like a crane among chickens, and Chen Sihuis envy was almost spilling out of her eyes. You should know, until now, fewer than ten Blue Talent Chosen Ones have appeared in the entire country! If Im not mistaken, this Talent should also allow you to stay sane, Dong Gong said with composure but also with a hint of admiration, Sovereign, truly a name befitting its ability. This Talent could make you a natural-born leader. Yang Jun noticed a subtle change in Dong Gongs tone and demeanor. It was as if a subordinate was interacting with a superior. He was somewhat enlightened. This elite politician had clearly guessed the level of the team leaders Talent ahead of time, which was why he had given up competing for the team leader position and accepted his place. In the face of disaster, the significance of a Chosen Ones Talent became even more pronounced. This team could do without Gong, but absolutely not without Shen Hao! However, Shen Hao seemed unaware, or perhaps, if he was aware, he didnt care. Having acquired an external assistance, his vision and outlook had already dramatically changed. It was inevitable. Now that we know each other, lets get down to the main topic, Shen Hao tapped his finger on the table to focus everyones attention, then said in a stern voice, Im not sure about other areas, but the situation in Donghua City is very bad. I just visited the homes of three students who were replaced, and those three families theyve been wiped out. As those words were spoken, the atmosphere on site became heavy. For them, who not long ago lived in an era of peace, the concept of a family being wiped out was rare. But in Donghua City at this time, even in the whole world, it was already unknown how many there had been! Team leader, Dong Gong spoke up at this moment, the families of those replaced, or people around them, has anyone else been replaced? I found only one family, Shen Hao said. This means that this kind of spreading is not like a virus that can replace someone just by meeting them, Dong Gong clearly had done his homework, Schools, families, the biggest commonality between the two is the close daily interaction. I have two hypotheses: first, it requires a certain amount of time to replace someone; second, it requires meeting some specific conditions, and these conditions are not that easy to achieve in a simple encounter. Chapter 15 - 15: (Extra release for more follows) Human War Potential! Chapter 15: Chapter 15: (Extra release for more follows) Human War Potential! Gong Dongs two points were actually already considered by Shen Hao. If it really were a virus-type spread, one months time would have been enough to spread it all over the world. Youre right, I have observed, Shen Hao nodded in agreement with what Gong Dong had said, On the streets, the number of people replaced by monsters isnt high. This indicates that, at least in our country, we are still the hunters, and they are merely prey! His gaze slowly swept over the others faces as he emphasized, The most important things to do right now are two. First, rapidly annihilate all monsters, ensuring none are missed. The second point, which is crucially important, is to quickly find out the monsters method and mode of spreading! All the others nodded in agreement, obviously feeling the urgency. Dealing with these monsters is the same as dealing with viruses. One must race against time, and time is on the enemys side! ... Furthermore, Shen Hao continued, lets not mention how to find the monsters, the problem of how to deal with them once found is also a challenge. Ordinary bullets are not lethal to monsters. We also need to enable ordinary soldiers to efficiently neutralize them. Otherwise, relying only on the Chosen Ones, even if all the countrys Chosen Ones unite, it might not be enough. Report! Yang Jun suddenly spoke up, On this point, I have important intelligence to report. Speak, Shen Hao looked towards him. I suspect that the monsters likely have a vulnerability, which is the neck, Yang Juns voice was resounding. In the recent battle, two monsters were killed by firearms. I checked them out, and both had been shot in the neck. Additionally, the monster killed by your sister was also stabbed in the neck with a sharp weapon and died from that wound. I see, Shen Haos eyes lit up. Not just him, but also the other two showed looks of delight. Having a fatal weakness was undoubtedly tremendous good news! They had just learned from the records that a monster had been hit by a heavy sniper rifle and had not died, which was indeed terrifying. But, Yang Juns voice lowered a bit, aiming for the neck, after all, is difficult since its a small target, and not easy to hit in combat. Moreover, its easily protected, as these monsters tend to shield their neck with blood during fights. No matter, knowing the weakness means theres always a way to target it, Shen Hao seemed quite confident. We can have the weapons research institute design some specific weapons, Chen Sihui suggested at this moment. Not just for targeting the neck, there are many ways to counteract the blood. For instance, certain special chemicals, or we could consider burning, freezing, and even using sound, electric current, microwaves, and the like. Thats exactly what I was going to mention next, Shen Hao nodded. Everything you mentioned can be found in the system mall for Chosen Ones. Chosen Ones have a system mall too? The three of them were surprised again. Rewards were enough, but there is also a mall? S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Correct. Shen Hao opened his Chosen One panel once more. Right now, while the cheat panel was in progress, the cheats wouldnt work, but the official platform could be of assistance as well! After all, thats the real way to face the Civilization Trial. The cheats are nothing more than exploiting loopholes to take advantage of the official system. By now, Shen Hao had accumulated a staggering number of points. 9724! Yes, the recent battle had awarded him over nine thousand points! When Shen Hao saw this number, he too was startled. After counting, he realized that each monster roughly provided him with about two hundred points. Taking into account the first three slain and the points Qiuyue had obtained, he could come to a preliminary conclusion. In terms of earning points, conquering or controlling monsters yielded more than personally killing them, which in turn was more than being forced to commit suicide under threat. This system was practically throwing money at him, given his Talent! The only slight regret was that under the current level of the mall, there were only White Level 1 products available, the most expensive of which was just over fourteen hundred points. It was a dagger with a dark sheen, cursed with potent dark magic, which Shen Hao had already purchased. It would perfectly complement the use of Telekinesis. Besides, various high-tech futuristic weapons were all listed there. Such as flamethrowers, freeze guns, ultrasonic concussion grenades With prices generally around a hundred points, Shen Hao bought over a dozen different types in one go. With a wave of his hand, the table was immediately filled with these items. Chen Sihuis eyes practically sparkled. She had been fond of weapons from the start and now possessed the Talent Skillful Hand. Seeing any formidable weapon made her long to touch it, not to mention those in front of her, all representing high-tech from the near future. With just a simple glance, she could ascertain they were at least thirty years ahead of their current weapons technology! And many parts were made from special materials, making the degree of advancement even greater. They were not limited to weapons; the applications were incredibly broad! As long as you have points, you can buy the design blueprints for these weapons as well as the formulas for the materials, Shen Haos mouth curved into a smile, as though he was laughing. Lets first see which are effective, which can be replicated quickly, then mass-produce and equip them rapidly, to give those monsters a taste of the human species war potential! Absolutely! Yang Jun was undoubtedly the most excited, Let those monsters witness it! As a military Soldier, his desire was for the military to play a role. Not to rely solely on the Chosen Ones. After all, protecting the country was their mission! Our civilization has always been in a state of war from the earliest recordings, Chen Sihui was all smiles, her big eyes turning into crescent moons. Even Gong Dong laughed, shaking his head, Violence is one of our inherent traits. Clearly, facing such monsters that silently replace your family members and disguise themselves to interact with you, no one would have any mercy. Peace? They all wished to employ the most effective and rapid means to completely exterminate these creatures in human disguise! This was a species war, with no right or wrong, no peace, just a struggle for survival! Eliminating monsters doesnt just reward points, Shen Hao looked back at the others and continued, There are also some drops. Ive gotten a total of six items, with roughly a one in eight chance, and three of them are ability balls. As he spoke, he lifted his hand and three hazy, glowing White Ability Balls appeared before them. They instantly captured the attention of the three. After becoming Chosen Ones, there were three empty ability slots below their panels. They didnt know what they were for at first, but seeing these ability balls now, they instantly understood! Chapter 16 - 16: Find Some Experimental Subjects! Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Find Some Experimental Subjects! ` Dealing with Trial Monsters while being able to gain such additional abilities! These three are all White Abilities, Shen Haos gaze also rested on these three, Basic Electric Shock, Vulnerability Strike, and Perception Enhancement. From these three abilities alone, one could see the gap between White and Blue abilities. Compared to the Shock Wave that Qiuyue received, which could immediately grant powerful combat strength, these three, just by their names, fell short by far. Whats worse, Shen Hao had already asked Qiuyue, once an ability is chosen and used, it cannot be temporarily removed. ... Perhaps there could be a way in the future, but it might come at a great cost, or might be impossible to erase. To Shen Hao, these three abilities didnt even match up to his Telekinesis. He really didnt value them. Equipping them wouldnt bring much improvement to his strength. However, this was him. The three people in front of him were staring intently at the three ability balls. Quite tempted. Their Talents were only White, so naturally, they werent too picky about White abilities. Especially Yang Jun. Just relying on his Talent, he was nothing but a target in front of monsters! However, none of the three spoke up, they just looked eagerly at Shen Hao. Under normal circumstances, a group should reward and punish clearly, rewarding after contributions, Shen Hao said with a slight smile, But given the current crisis, we should prioritize enhancing your strength, these three abilities, whichever you fancy, just take it. All of a sudden, the three of them showed joy on their faces. They had already realized that, by following a powerhouse like Shen Hao, things like ability balls and various types of equipment will definitely not be in short supply in the future! Thinking of this as a game, Shen Hao was that kind of player who was not only strong himself but could also lead his teammates to become powerful! I want this Perception Enhancement, Chen Sihui spoke up first, eagerly looking at Shen Hao, Ill focus on a supportive role from now on. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thank you, team leader, then Ill choose Electric Shock, Dong Gong pondered, Lets see if I can combine it with my Talent. Then Ill take Vulnerability Strike! Yang Jun looked gratefully at Shen Hao, as what he wanted the most now was an offensive ability. Vulnerability Strike was exactly what he was looking for! Since its decided, then take them, Shen Hao stood up from his seat, his eyes sharp, Get ready, were going to look for some test subjects, that monster said it would give us a welcome gift, right? We have to return the gesture properly, lest it thinks we lack manners! Yes! the three responded in unison. Having made the decision, everyone immediately set to action. Donghua Middle School has now become a temporary base, and from just a moment ago, more and more military forces were rushing over. They were not lacking in manpower. Although they decided to act on some monsters to test weapons, considering that those monsters were all hiding in the city or even among the populace, a lot of preparations still had to be made. Monitoring the target, locking down the area, and setting up defense lines. The Humanistic District, a fairly upscale old neighborhood, has seen its property values soar over the years due to its proximity to Donghua Middle School, and many who bought here long ago have earned a lot. He Jin was a classic example. His family bought over twenty properties here in the past decade. After graduating from college and mixing around for a few months, he felt it was better to return to his hometown to lie flat and enjoy the comfort of being a landlord. Every day, he wandered around, collecting rent from various properties, and checking if there were any damages to the houses. ` Today was the same. Sister-in-law, its time to pay the rent. He stood at the door of a house without entering. The tenant was a thirty-seven or thirty-eight-year-old charming young widow, staying here with her child for their education. Although seeing her always made He Jins heart itch, he still had his basic morals. Even to avoid suspicion, he would always collect the rent at the door with just a quick glance. But today was different. As soon as the door opened, a tear-stained, pretty face appeared, grabbing his arm tightly, What should I do, Little Jin? The school has lifted the lockdown, but my son Lin Xin still hasnt come back, and I cant get through on his phone. Sister-in-law, dont panic. He Jin felt like his arm might have touched something, his throat slightly constricted, Call the school and ask, and if that doesnt work, call the police. There are so many soldiers around these days, he wont be missing. I did call, but I cant get through to the teachers or the principal, and I asked Lin Xins classmates too; none of them have returned home either. I hope nothing serious has happened. Dont worry, I know someone at the Ministry of Education. Ill give them a call. Thank you, thank you so much! Please come in and sit for a moment, I really cant thank you enough! He Jin felt his arm being pulled inside. He had intended to say it was inappropriate, but at that moment, her grip was surprisingly strong, and he found himself being drawn in without much resistance. It wasnt until the door closed behind him that he started to blush. Could it be that the sister-in-law, having not seen her husband for so long, took a liking to him? Even the curtains seemed to have been drawn shut! Should he go along with it, or should he not? Little Jin, have some tea. He Jin was indeed feeling a bit parched, but he remembered the pressing matter, Ill make a call first. Thank you so much, have some tea first. No rush, no rush. He Jin, looking at her pretty face, felt increasingly nervous and abruptly stood up, I better call and ask first, you must be very worried. Have some tea! The young widows voice suddenly rose in volume, startling He Jin. And when he looked at her face again, it seemed somewhat fierce. Drink the tea obediently, why cant you understand that. No, its just, sister-in-law, you He Jin looked at her blankly, not understanding what was happening. Was drinking tea that important? But then, he saw a scene he would never forget. The once charming and seductive face of the young widow turned red, blood red. In fact, blood seemed to seep out from the pores like sweat. Sister-in-law, your face?! He Jin trembled at the sight of the increasing amounts of crimson blood which bizarrely did not trickle down but instead clustered together, rolling across the face. What a bother, a sinister whisper came, Just drink the tea, its such a simple thing. A ghost! He Jin was completely terrified, tumbling and leaping away, wishing more than anything that this was all just a nightmare! But then, strands of red, like nerves made of blood, rapidly bound him tight. Good boy, beneath that rolling and covering mass of blood, the delicate voice of the young widow said, Drink up this bowl of tea. No! Dont want to He Jin struggled with all his might, his eyes rolling back, almost fainting from the immense fear. But at that instant. Bang! Chapter 17 - 17: Im a Player with Cheats! Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Im a Player with Cheats! The entire door was kicked open! Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yang Jun, dressed in plain clothes, walked in with big strides, glanced around, and his eyes lit up. Is it Parasitizing? He had heard noises from outside, but he hadnt expected to encounter such a scene! Who are you? The Monster, clearly startled by this sudden change, asked in a shrill voice. However, the bloody whip had already lashed out, its edge sharp as spikes. Clearly, being stabbed by it would be extremely painful. However, the whip was blocked by a thin golden light. ... Chosen One! The Monster recognized immediately, screaming loudly, its voice as grating as a chainsaw. No need to shout, your companions cant hear you. Yang Jun sneered, reacting swiftly, firing his strangely shaped pistol directly. The hit didnt result in a bloody wound, but instead exploded into a cloud of white mist. Where the white mist formed, the temperature dropped rapidly, freezing the blood in an instant. The Monster, realizing the danger, screamed even more shrilly, tearing the frozen part and rushing towards the window. Even though this was the fourteenth floor, falling from here wasnt fatal for the Monster. But Yang Jun reacted faster, aiming his weapon at the window first. Full auto mode! The sound of gunfire was incessant, as the ice fog spread, drastically lowering the temperature of the entire room. After the white mist dissipated, what appeared was a sculpture completely encased in ice. Both its body and its blood had turned into ice sculptures! Yang Jun remained on guard for a while, but seeing that the ice sculpture made no movement, his face showed delight. It seems, the Ice Bomb is quite effective. A voice came from the doorway. It was Shen Hao, testing the new weapon, although for simulating the use by ordinary soldiers, but Shen Hao also acted as a safeguard, providing backup. They couldnt let the Monster escape. Much better than the Incendiary Bomb we just tested. Yang Jun nodded, feeling the sharp drop in temperature, and reached out to help He Jin, who was collapsed on the floor, Dont worry, youre safe now. Thank you, thank you. He Jin, his face streaked with tears and snot, was still incoherent. Even though he knew about the great changes in the world, and even about the existence of the Chosen Ones and supernatural powers, he had never imagined that his own tenant would be a Monster! What about the other tenants? What about the other people around him? As He Jin gradually regained his composure, he fell into an even greater fear, clutching Yang Juns arm tightly. Take me with you! Please, I dont want to stay here anymore! Dont worry, we will protect you. Yang Jun could only try his best to reassure him. Meanwhile, Shen Hao walked over to the coffee table, looking at the shattered teacup on the ground, his eyebrows raised. Sihui, come take a look. Coming. Chen Sihui walked in from outside, first glanced at the ice sculpture, then looked at the spot Shen Hao was pointing at on the ground. Her eyes widened suddenly. There are traces here of something small that crawled over! It crawled all the way here and then disappeared. Seal off the scene, collect traces! Especially the tea! Shen Hao immediately guessed something and promptly instructed, then turned to look at the ordinary person who was still trembling and crying, and said in a deep voice, Come here, I need to ask you some things. His voice, accompanied by a slight suppression, seemed to possess a unique power, causing He Jin to tremble, unexpectedly calming down remarkably. One could say, his fear of the monster was suppressed by his awe of the man before him. It even brought him a measure of peace of mind. Yes, sir, he said, somewhat fearfully looking at Shen Hao. What did that monster just do to you? Shen Hao intently looked at him and asked directly. It, it made me drink tea. Be more specific, did it force you to drink? Or was it going to knock you unconscious and pour it into you! It forced me to drink, tied me up completely, and still poured the tea into me, He Jin hurriedly responded, his face turning pale as he remembered what had just happened. When I entered just now, I indeed saw such a scene, Yang Jun also recalled the scene when he first entered, seemingly realizing something, and suddenly looked at Shen Hao, Captain, are you saying its through tea, or water If it could spread through water, the situation wouldnt just be at this level right now, so I want to know if there are other conditions for the Parasite, Shen Hao pondered for a moment then shook his head, Anyway, catching them on the scene this time should reveal quite a bit of information. With this thought, he couldnt help but look at the man before him again. Their timing had been very fortunate. Had they arrived a little later, this man might have already been parasitized. Take him back, hes earned his merit as well, he concluded. Yes! Yang Jun nodded, his expression somewhat exhilarated. Shen Hao then strode out, watching as the cleanup crew entered and tore off a piece of talisman paper from the corner of the wall. This talisman paper, purchased from the mall, was a Silence talisman. It was to prevent their combat from alerting the other hidden monsters, a method they had been using to silently dispose of over a dozen monsters in this neighborhood. Its worth mentioning that Yang Jun used his exchanged weapon to kill or control the monsters, and he actually earned points! Yes, thats right. Although the amounts were small, just single-digit figures, Big Head still allowed Yang Jun to earn them, yet this still showed Shen Hao another choice within the Chosen One system. Not only could he enhance his ability, but also arm the military, equipping other people who could likewise grow increasingly strong! Civilization and individual, two paths, two choices, Shen Hao spread his hands out, then suddenly clenched them slightly, Why cant I have it all. He was, after all, a player with cheats! Yang Jun! Shen Hao turned his head and called out, Pick out a team of Elite special forces, Ill provide the Equipment, let them try it out themselves! Yes! Yang Juns expression shook, calling out loudly. Not just him, several Soldiers responsible for sealing the scene by the stairwell all suddenly looked over. None of them spoke, but their fervent battle spirit was nearly bursting forth. Thats right, they might not have top-tier talents, unable to become Chosen Ones, but as Soldiers in the face of such a war, no one wanted to helplessly hide behind! Lets go, find the next Monster, there are still plenty of weapon types to test, Shen Hao glanced at his cheat countdown. About less than three days of time left. He wondered what kind of new cheats would appear. Chapter 18 - 18: Conditions for Monster Parasitism Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Conditions for Monster Parasitism Shen Hao was filled with anticipation for the new cheat types that might appear in three days. However, he also didnt plan to rely entirely on cheats. The Civilization Trial had already offered a certain chance for success, and while exploiting cheats was naturally better, effort still had to be made on the righteous path. Improve yourself, strengthen civilization. Subsequently, just as Shen Hao had mentioned, he picked out a team of elite soldiers. Even though they were using new weapons, these soldiers still demonstrated the combat quality of professional warriors to everyone. ... Locking on the target, breaching, attacking all actions were done in one smooth sequence. Extremely fluid, highly efficient. The results were exhilarating, except for one family of six that had all been parasitized by monsters, which proved to be a bit troublesome, the other monsters stood no chance at all! Of course, to replenish weapons and ammo, Shen Hao had cleared out most of his points. Relying on the achievements of these warriors, there was no way to break even on points in the short term, and since they werent Chosen Ones, they couldnt earn Big Head. Theoretically, when there were enough hands-on Chosen Ones and he still had strength to spare, leaving the tasks to them was actually a loss. Is it necessary to use Chosen Ones as the main force? Shen Hao tried to discern the intention behind the rules of the Civilization Trial. In other words, analyzing the gameplay. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But such matters were actually pondered by specialists. In this one day, the meetings from above continued, yet various plans had been running non-stop. Including establishing the Crisis Management Department, determining the coordination order among departments, protecting top talents who might become Chosen Ones, setting up related research institutions They were practically striving to mobilize all forces in the shortest possible time! After all, it seemed that this was not just a crisis but also an opportunity. Resolve the crisis, seize the opportunity! These eight words were the core policy being conveyed from the top. Even Shen Hao couldnt help but marvel at the power of the system. By evening, four more Chosen Ones had arrived. After the establishment of the Crisis Management Department, not only here but in various places, similar teams of Chosen Ones are being set up, especially those areas where Blood Demon traces have also appeared. They are also actively launching investigations, so for now, we can only bring these four people here, Dong Gong relayed the message from the top, glanced at Shen Hao, and continued, Of course, your location is still a priority, so your requests will be satisfied first. Other areas are hoping to learn from our handling experience here. After all, Shen Hao was the only known Chosen One with Purple Talent. Against the monsters named Blood Demons, he also displayed overwhelming power. Todays accomplishments were likewise superb. Four will be enough for now, said Shen Hao as he looked up at the four people in front of him. The most eye-catching among them were undoubtedly a young man and a young woman, both incredibly handsome and beautiful, and both top-notch in their looks. The man named Cheng Youqing looked very handsome with a sunny smile and a robust physique, but he wasnt selected as a Chosen One for being handsome. Instead, it was his status as a world-class extreme sports enthusiast. Yes, those high-risk extreme sports. Climbing, wingsuit flying, skydiving, surfing The resume in his file could make an ordinary person break out in a cold sweat, incapable of associating this young man with the genial temperament with the madman in the documents. However, whether or not he was crazy, his mentality was indeed strong. The other, a beautiful woman with a cooler demeanor named Liu Ruoxi, was certified as a world-class beauty who obtained her Chosen One status just by her looks. Besides that, her family background was somewhat special. Daughter of high-ranking officials. With looks, money, and power, she was a person Shen Hao would have never been able to approach in the past. As for the other two, they were more ordinary: a man in his thirties, a world-class programmer named Song Cheng, and a man in his fifties, a world-class biologist named Jiang Weining. Cheng Youqing, Liu Ruoxi, Song Cheng, the three of you will take on combat assignments, Shen Hao quickly made the assignment. Mr. Jiang happens to be a biologist; let him temporarily lead the research on the monsters. No problem, assured Cheng Youqing and the other two quickly agreed. Only Song Cheng hesitated somewhat awkwardly, Uh, boss, look at my build, going to fight monsters is just like delivering food to them. My Talent isnt that strong either, maybe I could be in charge of monitoring, investigation or something Then you can leave, Shen Hao cut him off directly, Right now, monitoring and investigation dont require top-notch programmer skills. Here, your status as a Chosen One is more important than your past abilities. In one word, obey or leave! I Song Cheng stole a glance at Liu Ruoxi, gritted his teeth, I will obey! For the thirty-something-year-old homebody programmer, the half-month period after becoming a Chosen One was like living a dream. The experiences he had and the people he met were completely unimaginable before. And he knew that the man before him could very well be the current Strongest in the world! In such a crisis, having him as a backer provided a sense of security. Then lets have a meeting, do some summarizing and sharing, Shen Hao picked up a stack of documents he was about to distribute when Liu Ruoxi stepped forward first, took the documents, and silently began distributing them. Shen Hao gave her a glance and sat back down. Today a total of one hundred and twenty-one Blood Demons were dealt with, ensnaring all related Blood Demons that had made their presence known, totalling fifty-three. The most significant achievement at the moment is learning some of the parasitic conditions! The rustling of page turning filled the air, and the photos on the documents were indeed shocking. Song Chengs face turned pale as he looked at them. He couldnt imagine if one day his family or friends suddenly became such monsters in front of him; how horrifying that would be. But after flipping to the page about parasitic conditions, he also breathed a sigh of relief. Known 1: The host must ingest a colorless small worm about thirty millimeters long and five millimeters wide through consumption, which can survive in liquid. It disappears after a period outside the liquid (suspected evaporation). Known 2: In addition to ingestion, a second condition is needed to ensure complete parasitism. Guess 1: The host must be in an unconscious state. Guess 2: The host must be restrained and cannot make large movements. Guess 3: The host must be in a state of fear. Guess 4. Chapter 19 - 19: The Outbreak on the Internet! Chapter 19: Chapter 19: The Outbreak on the Internet! The entire document roughly listed seven or eight different conjectures, some of which even seemed far-fetched, but it was certain that a second condition had to exist. Otherwise, in schools that shared water dispensers, it wouldnt be possible that only one-tenth were parasitized. Moreover, it would have been easy to achieve large-scale parasitization. But as of now, the spread of parasite seemed to still occur on a one-to-one basis. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qiuyues encounter was the same; the Blood Demon had taken her alone to a secluded place without surveillance and made an attack that could have caused her to lose consciousness. The teachers and students in the school must have been targeted individually like this. This method of spread, although sufficiently frightening, had the major advantage that one didnt need to worry about being targeted unwittingly. ... Besides, there were many other related conjectures in the document. Like the incubation period, like the manner in which those parasites were born. Although these were just guesses, they were nonetheless crucial. Not to mention, when investigating personal relationships, people who had opportunities to be alone could be specifically investigated, without the need to scrutinize every face seen on the street. Based on these conjectures about parasitic conditions, some places might become major disaster areas for the spread of Blood Demons, like bars, bathhouses, hotelsthese will also be our next focus, Shen Hao continued, All in all, our core goal is to control the spread of the Blood Demons as quickly as possible and resolve all Blood Demons completely! I have a question, Cheng Youqing suddenly raised his hand. Speak. Currently, you are the only one who can discern the monsters, Cheng Youqing looked at Shen Hao, This adds quite a bit of difficulty to the investigation, after all, you can only be in so many places at once. Its simple, Shen Hao said calmly, Bring everyone with potential to me, if they resist, control them on the spot, and if they expose themselves, deal with them on the spot as well. Everyone suddenly understood. It was undoubtedly a crude method, but also undoubtedly a good one. Moreover, a few quick-thinking people had already figured it out. This method would allow Shen Hao to quickly accumulate a large number of points, effectively bringing monsters right to him for resolution. But with this method, the Blood Demons wont just sit back and allow themselves to be picked off one by one, Song Cheng seemed to want to show his insights as well and nervously asked, I read in the documents that Blood Demons are likely to have a desire to devour humans and are also driven by a Matrix that dictates their every move. What if they simply stop hiding and launch a massacre on a large scale? Can we handle it in time? This question remained unanswered not only by Shen Hao, but everyone kept silent. The atmosphere seemed to grow heavier. After a long pause, Dong Gong finally sighed and slowly said, Its inevitable, of course, we would like to resolve all Blood Demons quietly, but since Blood Demons can nearly perfectly blend in among us, they must possess intelligence not inferior to ours. When it comes to being resolved, they will certainly struggle with all their might. Exactly! Shen Hao emphasized, gazing intensely at each person, speaking sternly, This is not a hostage rescue from kidnappers; this is a war where its a matter of life and death. On such a battlefield, the primary objective is always to eliminate the enemy! Song Cheng sat there, stunned. Cheng Youqing and Liu Ruoxi also lowered their gazes. Although they had been aware of the existence of Blood Demons and anticipated an inevitably tragic war, sitting here, right in the front line facing the enemy, could they truly perceive the cruelty of the situation. Not to mention the potential sacrifices that might occur later, even now, those who were parasitized, replacedtheir families were already ruined. And somewhere in this city, new parasites were inevitably occurring. The very existence of Blood Demons was creating tragedies! Try to think positively, if it really comes to that point, that means the enemy is cornered, and the prey that exposes itself has only one outcome death, Shen Haos tone softened slightly, If we can resolve all Blood Demons, or capture and deal with the Matrix before that situation arises, perhaps it wont come to that. This reassurance seemed to have an effect, as the atmosphere in the room lightened slightly. Regardless, they were still the hunters. If one day the world reached the point where humans had to hide from Blood Demons, that would truly be despair. Then, Shen Hao and the others discussed some other matters, like each individuals Chosen One abilities, the effects of various weapons It also let the team of eight gradually get familiar with each other. Shen Hao was fairly satisfied with this team, Indeed, Chosen Ones were all top talents in the world, even Song Cheng, who appeared the most ordinary, possessed a vision and temperament superior to the average person, otherwise, he would not have become a world-class programmer. In the realm of programming, he was revered by many, and his skills had also amassed a considerable fortune. But just as the meeting was about to end, when they were preparing to rest a bit to face tomorrows battles in better condition, suddenly, a piece of shocking news arrived, catching everyone off guard, This is a video that appeared on the international network an hour ago. It has caused an explosive sensation on the internet in just one hour! Dong Gong took on a grave expression as he turned on the projector and cast a video onto the meeting rooms screen. The video was clearly taken with a cellphone. As soon as the image appeared, there was a Caucasian man, drenched in sweat with a look of utter panic, Its all fake, theyre all Monsters! the man cried out, his voice thick with tears as his sanity seemed to be on the brink, God! My wife, my son, my daughter, my parents, even the mayor! The police officer! Everyone in the town! Theyre all monsters! Aliens! Theyre disguised as us, living among us, God! God! The man was clearly fleeing, and the footage was extremely shaky, but it was still possible to vaguely see a glow emanating from his hand. Clearly, he was a Chosen One. But just then, a flash of blood-red dashed across the screen, and the man fell heavily. He screamed in terror, and by the time the camera steadied after a flurry of tumbling, a horrifying sight appeared on the screen! It was a little girl, seemingly no more than seven or eight years old, but her innocent face was streaked with blood, her small body was twisted, and wrapped around with several blood-red tentacles! Chapter 20 - 20: (Extra Release for More Follows!) The War is Escalating! Chapter 20: Chapter 20: (Extra Release for More Follows!) The War is Escalating! This scene was undoubtedly extremely horrifying, not just because of the uncanny valley effect brought about by the monster disguised as a little girl, but the eerily realistic visuals also provoked discomfort and fear. The Blood Demon seemed not to notice the cell phone, slowly approaching with its bizarre appearance, even emitting the voice of a little girl. Daddy, why are you running away? You said you would love me forever. Come, become one of us. Daddy ... Get away! Get away from me! The Chosen One was near collapse, a bright light flaring from his hand as he flung it out. It was an extraordinary talent similar to an Energy Bullet, traveling fast and piercing through the girl in an instant, leaving a clear bloody hole with a hissing sound following. But it was useless. To a Blood Demon, such an attack would not be fatal unless it hit the neck. It hurts, daddy, the Blood Demon said, sounding shockingly like a little girl, with an empty, clear, and childish voice, Before becoming a companion, let your daughter have a good meal. It wont hurt much, just need to tear off a little bit, just a little bit An Naier, no snacking allowed. Another voice suddenly intruded. In the frame appeared the most horrifying scene yet! One after another, silhouettes continuously approached from behindall wearing residents clothes, taking on residents appearances, but each was drenched in blood, wrapped in ferocious tentacles, with twisted bodies and blood-red eyes Song Cheng couldnt help but shudder. It was unfathomable how desperate the Chosen One must have felt at that moment! The entire town was actually full of monsters! In that place, humans were the prey! Aaaah! The Caucasian Chosen One predictably collapsed, at that moment he even doubted whether the entire world was filled with monsters. Accompanied by the fleeting crimson under the dim lights, the cell phone was knocked away, and all that remained in the frame were the chilling screams. Only after the footage ended did Shen Hao speak up, Was that live streamed? Yes, Dong Gongs face also looked rather pale, Its a recording of a live stream. The Chosen One in the video is called Bittel Mott, a world-class race car driver. That town is his hometown with a population of about eight thousand people. Bittel is also a slightly famous outdoor live-streamer. After becoming a Chosen One, his fan base grew rapidly. Today was the day he returned to his hometown, which he specifically mentioned during the live stream. Whats the reaction on the foreign networks? Shen Hao asked. Its a mess. Dong Gong opened the foreign social media platform, and at a glance, the page was filled with an overwhelming amount of content related to the live stream, involving countless media outlets, including some heavy-weight organizations. The sensation even surpassed the moment when the existence of Chosen Ones was first announced! At first, most people thought it was a joke or a movie trailer, until Bittels assistant called the police and sought help on social media. Then, people started to believe it gradually. However, what really blew this up was the emergency notice issued by the Northern Alliance, forbidding anyone from approaching while claiming to have dispatched fighter jets and legions, completely sealing off the town, Dong Gong explained. Shen Hao saw that at that moment, the foreign social media was filled with screams and fear. Countless messages were continuously refreshed. God! Its an alien invasion! This must have something to do with Star Jump! Damn it! Im locking myself inside my house alone right now, I dont dare to go out! I suspect my wife is a monster too! She actually cooked for me today! All of this is because of the Chosen Ones! The Chosen Ones are the original sin! This is Gods punishment for us! Who else can we trust? Who isnt a monster? My parents were monsters, I killed them, hahaha! It had to be said, this kind of fear and chaos was one of the biggest crises brought on by the Blood Demons, even surpassing the threat they posed themselves! Because this would severely damage the trust and order within the human community. Especially for ordinary people without abilities. They would begin to doubt their parents, their friends, even their children. What was worse, there truly were individuals among them who had been parasitized! Shen Hao couldnt even guess whether more people would die in the ensuing chaos or at the hands of the Blood Demons once order completely collapsed. And chaos undoubtedly facilitated the spread of the Blood Demons! Whats our response on this side? Shen Hao asked again. Were currently locking down the information, but the situation has created such a stir, its impossible to keep it under wraps for long. Dong Gong shook his head, The higher-ups are urgently discussing it, and its estimated that it wont be long before we have to make the existence of the Blood Demons public. In this era of information, even the power of a nation had its limits when it came to information lockdown. The situation had caused such a sensation, there was simply no stopping it. To announce the news with authority and guide public opinion was the only choice. Shen Hao slowly exhaled a breath. Get ready, he said softly, The war is about to escalate. Yes, even though this war had just begun, the situation was already alarming. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not just domestically, but especially abroad! A small town of eight thousand people, ah! It had only been a months time! If a nations military fell under control, or even worse, allowed the Blood Demons to grasp humanitys ultimate weapons Shen Hao couldnt even begin to imagine the consequences. Cursing incompetent teammates had lost its meaning. This was the Civilization Trial, subjected to the test not just a person, a city, a nation, but the entire world, an entire civilization! Dont rest tonight, Shen Hao stood up and decisively ordered the Chosen Ones who looked at him with blank expressions: The list of confirmed Blood Demons will be handled by me, one by one. Furthermore, Liu Ruoxi, Cheng Youqing, Song Cheng, Yang Jun, the four of you will each accompany the military. Follow the Blood Demons network, bring all suspects to me, and for any Blood Demon that reveals their identity and resists, kill them on the spot! All four named stood up reflexively. Even the exceptionally aloof Liu Ruoxi carried visible tension and unease at this time. But it was clear. Shen Hao had no intention of showing her special treatment just because she was a world-class beauty. I dont care about your backgrounds, what you did before, or whether youre prepared to face the battlefield and fight the enemy, Shen Hao released a hint of the Sovereign Suppression, his starlit eyes sweeping over the four, saying in a grave tone, But now that youre here, now that you have become Chosen Ones, now that you have the ability to fight, you must stand your ground. Any deserter will not be spared by me! But theres no need to be afraid. As Ive said before, now, we are the hunters! Chapter 21 - 21: Follow Close Behind Me Chapter 21: Chapter 21: Follow Close Behind Me At this moment, to everyone present, Shen Hao appeared to have undergone an earth-shattering transformation. If previously he gave off the vibe of a young person with a steady personality, attributed merely to his Purple Talent bestowing him the air of a powerful being. Then now, there was only one adjective to describe him. Sovereign! An indescribable Suppression radiated from him, his eyes twinkling with Starlight as if they contained galaxies, making everything else seem infinitesimal in the face of such vastness, with no choice but to bow down. Even the words he spoke seemed like universal truths! ... Though it was known that this was just the effect of the Talent, at this very moment, those who had felt unease found unspoken confidence welling up within them! Such a being, such a powerful figure, was on their side, even standing right behind them! What could the Blood Demon possibly amount to? Even after personally experiencing the power of the one before them, an incredible thought surfaced in their minds. This kind of Talent that seemed to rise to the Universe, to the entire cosmos was it really just Purple Epic? After a brief pause, Shen Hao continued to issue commands, Dong Gong, you take charge in coordinating all parties, the army, the police, the network, all under your coordination, everything must be orderly, the overall structure must not be in disarray! Yes! Dong Gong immediately stood up. Chen Sihui, youre in charge of transporting the Equipment. Ill earn as many points as possible in the shortest time, to exchange for weapons and Equipment with special effects against the Blood Demon. You lead your team to replenish these items promptly to Liu Ruoxi and the other three teams, ensuring the needs of all sides are met, and plan the routes carefully! Yes! Chen Sihui responded loudly as well. Jiang Weining, Shen Hao finally said to the only person remaining, you start researching the organizational structures that were frozen today immediately, striving to grasp as much intelligence as possible in the shortest time! Leave it to me. Jiang Weining stood up too. His Talent was Sealing, and although it was only White, it could be used in combat and in biological research. Being sent to Shen Haos side meant either their innate ability was outstanding, or, their Talent within the White category was exceptionally good! With this series of orders, everyone knew exactly what they had to do. Indeed, it felt completely different. At the end, Shen Hao faced them, maintaining his Sovereign posture, his eyes gleaming with Starlight sweeping over each person. Then he spoke slowly but resolutely, Finally, I leave you with these wordsif you feel lost or afraid, uncertain of the future, unsure what to do, just follow closely behind me, because I wont be lost nor afraid! The eyes of the crowd seemed to brighten more and more. In such a moment, some might wish to stand out themselves, but many more desperately hoped for a trustworthy person to stand before them! To bring them confidence! Move out! Yes! All dispersed, and Shen Hao paused on the spot for a while before also striding forward. In that moment, he seemed to grasp another layer of meaning of Sovereign. It was not only about controlling everything and punishing enemies, but also about giving those who followed him immense confidence and courage! If you dont know where to look, then look up at me! Shen Hao whispered to himself, his steps not showing the slightest hint of hesitation. He had just one task for himself tonight. Earn points! Earn points efficiently! It was already late at night, and the streets of Donghua City had fewer people than during the day, but there were still many living the nightlife. Most people were unaware of what was happening in the world, as if the loss of all the past stars had no impact on their lives whatsoever. But tonight was distinctly different. Look! What is that? At the entrance of a bar, a group of drunken people suddenly spotted the bright lights ahead, and when they realized what it was, each of them was taken aback. Military vehicles! Genuine military vehicles! The alloy shell and the cold muzzle of the machine guns conveyed a chilling presence in an instant, as if they were in a war zone! Whats going on in the middle of the night? Is there going to be a war? sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even if there was a war, it wouldnt reach us here, this isnt the border. Wait, are they coming towards us? The last remark left many people puzzled, but indeed, the convoy that looked quite spectacular within the city had split off, with seven or eight vehicles driving toward them. They stopped right in front of the large bar. Then, fully armed soldiers emerged, one after another, swiftly setting up a perimeter, encircling the entire bar. This scene, obviously, caused a commotion, as men and women who had been enjoying themselves ran out in disbelief, eyes wide with fright at the spectacle. However, there were also quite a few daring ones, especially among those who had been drinking, who approached. Officer, is there a fugitive hiding inside? Well cooperate, well definitely cooperate. Which military district are you from? Catching a fugitive, does it need such a big fuss? Seeing the crowd around her grow, Liu Ruoxi, who was sitting in the vehicle, pursed her lips. She opened the door and jumped down. Before the men and women, still flushed from the neon lights and wine, could be amazed by the stunning beauty with top looks and charisma, they saw her draw her handgun. Bang, bang, bang, bang. She fired several shots into the sky without hesitation! In an instant, the entire place was thrown into chaos. Many people who had originally crowded around started to retreat. Everyone! Liu Ruoxis gaze swept over the crowd, Hands on your heads, squat down, get on the bus in turn! Not one can be left behind! According to the data, among them were seven or eight relatives of the Blood Demon students! In such a place, it was highly likely that Blood Demons were hiding among them! Liu Ruoxis finger on the trigger of the gun tightened slightly. Why should we? a voice suddenly rose from the crowd, Were not criminals, why should we follow you? Right, in the middle of the night, who knows what could happen. You dont plan to rebel, do you? I want to go home! The lady is really beautiful; no wonder shes such a young officer! Since when can soldiers aim their guns at civilians? Dont be scared, everyone, how could they dare shoot us! The whole country would be in an uproar! Lets just leave! It seemed as though certain words had taken effect, or perhaps someone had taken the lead, as the crowd gradually became more agitated, and the once-retreating line started to push and surge forward again. Chapter 22 - 22: Talent Swordsman Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Talent Swordsman Liu Ruoxi knew that the person who had just spoken must have a Blood Demon! The most difficult part of dealing with Blood Demons lay precisely here. When mixed in a crowd, they were indistinguishable! Once the crowd was stirred up and surged, it was undoubtedly the worst scenario for them. Even without opening fire, a fight was inevitable. It was more likely that Blood Demons would take the chance to escape. ... However, Liu Ruoxi had already thought through the possible situations on her way there. She took a deep breath and stepped forward. Clang! A razor-sharp Tang Sword responded to her motion, its blade emitting a chilling glow. Liu Ruoxi swung the sword across a parked motorcycle nearby. Crash! The motorcycles tires, handlebar, and body were directly and smoothly cut through! Parts scattered all over the place, and the smell of gasoline spread instantly. The crowd, who had been pushing forward, all froze in place. After a moment, continuous cries of shock ensued. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Damn! Awesome! Chosen One? What kind of ability is this? My bike! Some people were already sensing something ominous. For most people at the moment, the Chosen One was a distant term because the probability was just too low. In Donghua City, there had only been one in the past month, a special-grade teacher over fifty years old, obviously not the person in front of them! Moreover, in most peoples perception, all Chosen Ones had already been recruited by the state, even being highly regarded and listened to by the government! Together with these military vehicles, these troops Their appearance here tonight was no minor matter! Indeed, Liu Ruoxi coldly declared again, There is a dangerous individual among you. Everyone must cooperate! Otherwise, you will be dealt with under the national emergency act! By invoking the national act, coupled with the power of a Chosen One and such a heavily prepared setup, everyone finally squatted down and covered their heads in submission. In this country, most ordinary people still held a reverence for the law. Seeing this, Liu Ruoxis heart did not relax; it tensed up even more. It was even visibly tense. She wasnt sure whether the Blood Demons lurking among them would obediently leave with them. Even the soldiers felt the same, each keeping a vigilant watch from afar as the crowd boarded the vehicles one by one. The atmosphere was incredibly tense! One, two The line seemed normal, but in an instant, blood erupted! It was unclear how these Blood Demons communicated, but at that very moment, seven or eight Blood Demons suddenly exploded, and in an instant, blood transformed into spikes stabbing toward everyone nearby. Screams erupted continuously. Everyone was completely stunned by this sudden turn of events. It wasnt until the soldiers, armed with point-based weapons, started firing that the heart-wrenching screams rose and fell, and the crowd scattered in utter terror. Mommy! Monster! Help! Help! The scene became incredibly chaotic! Watching the countless terrified and distorted crowds; the people who suffered heavy blows and cried out loudly; the incredibly fierce monsters filled with blood. Even though Liu Ruoxi had anticipated such a scene, she still felt cold all over and trembled slightly. In the past twenty years, she had always been a very proud person. From a powerful family, with excellent education, and top-notch looks and temperament, she was always different from others, never lacking attention or courtesies. It was even to the extent that it annoyed her, forcing her to keep a cold expression. But now, standing here, when all the past things she had, including the so-called beauty, had lost their function and meaning, she realized. Her heart was not so different from those of ordinary people. When the battle erupted, fear and tension nearly devoured her whole! Just a White Talent wont do. Relying on them is enough, with points weapons. Theres nothing wrong with retreating now, can always go home. Only half a month of sword training, what good will it do? Liu Ruoxis legs trembled; her heart wanted to escape, but she was rooted to the spot. It seemed something was preventing her. Pride? Or the punishment the team leader mentioned? Be careful! Suddenly, a loud shout came from beside her, and Liu Ruoxis eyes widened as she saw a Blood Demon forcibly tear through its half-frozen body, dragging its mangled form as it charged at her while roaring. In that instant, time seemed to stand still. Liu Ruoxis mind went blank, thinking of nothing, but her hand instinctively swung the long sword. Talent Swordsman! The blade entered the body without resistance, slicing like it was cutting through a lump of soft solidified lard. By the time she snapped out of it, the Blood Demon had been split in half by her, but the remaining quarter of its body was still flailing bloody tendrils, struggling to attack her. But Liu Ruoxis second blade was already coming down. It struck precisely at the neck. Not until the Blood Qi surged from the monsters body, rapidly desiccating, did Liu Ruoxi feel a series of sharp pains on her face. She touched it with her hand, the pain accompanied by fresh blood. Liu Ruoxi suddenly started to laugh silently. Even with a long gash across her face, her smile still carried an indescribable beauty. She flicked the blood off her sword and charged forward boldly. Yes, she had understood. Though her face was worthless to the Blood Demon, in this battle, everything from her past was just as useless. Fortunately, she still possessed two things. The long sword in her hand, and her pride! Truly overcoming her fear with the first strike, she realized that these seemingly fierce and terrifying monsters, which brought her great fear, werent so daunting after all. The ones who should be afraid are you, Liu Ruoxi left everything to her instincts, to her Talent. The team leader was right. They were the Hunters! The prey exposed before the Hunter has only one outcome! Death! Really? Liu Ruoxi found her groove? She killed four or five by herself? Shen Hao, hearing the voice through his earpiece, couldnt help but smile, Her kind of Talent, and my sisters Talent belong to the same category, both are true combat class Talents, made for battle, unlike your plain Superpower. Indeed. Dong Gong obviously felt the same, I was most worried about her and Song Cheng on that front, but it seems she shouldnt have any issues now. No need to worry about Song Cheng either, Shen Hao said calmly, To grow from a bullied chubby kid to one of the worlds top programmers, a fierce resolve must lie within him, and his Talent is long-range type, probably has an easier time than Liu Ruoxi. Chapter 23 - 23: Breaking Through the Intelligence Defense! Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Breaking Through the Intelligence Defense! Shen Hao threw these few people, who possibly have never even fought, directly onto the battlefield against the blood demons, clearly had his own ideas and confidence. These people were all very outstanding in the first place. On the other hand, at the current stage, the blood demons seemed not that strong, and with well-trained soldiers by their side, it undoubtedly was a good opportunity to get familiar with battle. Put simply, matters such as battles and killings could only contribute to rapid growth when one truly engaged in them. I was too worried, Dong Gong laughed. I understand that these people were all carefully selected for me; since they are here with me, following my orders, I will naturally take responsibility for them, Shen Hao walked up the stairs, Okay, I also need to hurry, notify me in a timely manner if theres any situation. ... At this moment, he had arrived at the door of a residence, where a soldier was about to use a tool to pick the lock. Shen Hao raised his hand and with a click, the door swung open. Using his telekinesis to simulate a key was simply effortless now. Probably because the noise made by the door was unabashed, a cautious voice came from the room. Who? Then, the sound of getting out of bed followed, and a man in pajamas quickly came out and turned on the light. Upon seeing a group of fully armed soldiers standing at the door, he was clearly startled. Who are you? Their expressions, postures, even the trembling in their voices when they spoke, were all beyond reproach. Honey? Whats going on? Another woman in pajamas came out behind him, and upon seeing the scene, she too screamed suddenly. The soldiers around Shen Hao couldnt help but turn to look at him. No matter how you looked at it, these two didnt seem like blood demons. However, Shen Haos face was cold. Without saying a word, stars flared in his eyes, and his suppression surged forward like a tide. With two thuds. The couple directly knelt down, their faces showing ferocity and terror, and blood rapidly emerged from their bodies! Yes, these two were blood demons. They were family members of a blood demon student that had been recorded during the day. In my presence, dont try to disguise yourselves, Shen Hao said indifferently, Its disgusting. Boom! The suppression at that moment almost materialized, the expressions of the two blood demons changed instantly, each one crawled on the ground, shivering. 412 points were credited. Indeed, controlling the blood demons and making them submit was worth two hundred points each! And just then, Shen Hao suddenly felt a premonition. For, a new notification sound followed. [Total points accrued have reached ten thousand, store level white Level 2 activated] A higher-level store opened? Shen Hao hadnt expected that the store level would be determined by the total number of points accrued. It was also quite logical. As the Chosen Ones sole current channel for gaining power, it couldnt always be stuck at the lowest level. So, how would the quality be enhanced? Shen Haos glance lingered on the word white briefly, not choosing to check it immediately; instead, his gaze shifted back to the room. In my presence, dont hide anymore either. The suppression pierced through the walls directly, and from inside came the sound of wailing. Yes, there was another one inside! A little girl, no more than six or seven years old, had also transformed into a blood demon. The soldiers around Shen Hao were not facing a blood demon for the first time, but even so, they were still grinding their teeth with a crunching sound. Species warfare is just like that, absolutely devoid of mercy! But at this moment, Shen Hao raised an eyebrow. Not killed remotely by the Matrix? The Blood Demons that he had controlled during the day, all of them were remotely killed by the Matrix rapidly, leaving him no chance to interrogate them. At this moment, Shen Hao didnt think further. Since these few werent killed, he directly asked for intelligence, How do you parasite others? The parasitic process of First Generation Bodies requires the parasite to inject or ingest the larva but they cant resist too violently, otherwise, otherwise it may fail. These Blood Demons trembled fiercely, not daring to lift their heads, their voices filled with despair and fear. Only by facing the Suppression of this being could one comprehend what a formidable existence it was. In this civilization with such beings, their entire species future seemed dim. Record this, Shen Hao turned to someone beside him and continued to inquire, Where are you from? Homeland dont remember, butah! The Blood Demon suddenly screamed, its blood rapidly boiling, and within just a few breaths, they turned into mummified corpses. Clearly, the Matrix had acted. For the Blood Demon, there was still much that was unknown. Even an ordinary Blood Demon could provide quite a bit of valuable intel. Sin it controlled the life and death of the Blood Demons, any that surrendered to Shen Haos control were inevitably shown no mercy. However Not killing immediately means that the Matrix cant ascertain the situation of every Blood Demon instantly, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes and immediately turned, Lets see whos faster, it or me! On to the next one! Shen Hao had come to earn points tonight, and from the day alone, there were several hundred Blood Demons yet to be dealt with! After speeding up, his actions became more decisive and efficient. Unlocking, exerting Suppression, all done in one swift movement, even perfectly controlling the strength to ensure the Blood Demons knelt without much struggle, succumbing to the fear of the Sovereign. Then he would swiftly interrogate. Though the Matrixs responses were also fast, there was always a chance for Shen Hao to extract some information. Just after a short period of one or two hours, the information recorded and transmitted by Shen Hao had already garnered serious attention. Many who had been in meetings all day and had just gone to bed were now getting up again to watch the live broadcast from Shen Haos first-person view! How many Matrices does your species have? Dont, dont knowah! Next, go! Is there only one Matrix in Donghua City Yesah! Go! . sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What do you rely on to become stronger? Consuming bloodah! Next! On this particular night, whether it was the side of the Blood Demons or the humans, probably neither had anticipated that Shen Hao could leverage such techniques to forcefully rip a gap in what should have been an impregnable line of intelligence defense of the Blood Demons, digging out so much crucial intelligence! It could even be said that the human understanding of the Blood Demons had elevated by more than just one level! This scene had a considerable impact, both for humans and for the Blood Demons. Especially on the side of humans. When some people watched through the camera lens, observing Shen Hao easily unlocking door after door, his starglint-filled gaze sweeping over, and one Blood Demon after another just falling prostrate on the ground, trembling and struggling, they could even feel the helplessness and despair of these Blood Demons. Chapter 24 - 24: The Numerous Achievements of the Living! Chapter 24: Chapter 24: The Numerous Achievements of the Living! Having watched it numerous times, he even started to feel like the Blood Demons were nothing special, the young man was the real monster. Even knowing that Shen Hao was an exception. But he was indeed powerful! Domineeringly powerful! Even among the Blood Demons, some clearly had significantly stronger powers and initially could resist fiercely, but in front of Shen Hao, they too quickly kneeled! Until the distant horizon began to show a faint light, someone carefully counted and found that Shen Hao alone had eliminated over six hundred Blood Demons in one night! ... He visited over two hundred places! Efficient! Precise! If it werent for the time spent on interrogations, he could have been even faster! Even at the current high-level meeting, everyone was numb. It wasnt until a long while later that someone, looking at the data summarized from the night, rubbed their sore nose and eyes and said in an undeniable tone, If I were a Blood Demon, I would spare no expense to kill Shen Hao! This statement clearly resonated with many people. Exactly, we must protect him well. Is the Purple Talent really that powerful? Could it possibly be Gold? I think theres no need to worry too much about safety With his efficiency, the number of points he gains will be terrifying. We cant be careless, his talent is powerful but not impregnable. Yes, thats also here. If it were abroad, he would definitely encounter a large-scale armed Blood Demon force tonight! At this point in the meeting, everyone was not stingy in showing great concern for Shen Hao. On one hand, they were indeed amazed at his powerful performance. On the other hand, in this special period, Blood Demons are the most important and most terrifying enemy humanity has to face. There were indeed concerns about the immense powers and control over beings demonstrated by Shen Hao, but at this moment, it simply couldnt be voiced because any doubts or accusations might lead to suspicions of being parasitized. It wasnt just here; the same was true in several known major countries. In situations where it was impossible to completely rule out suspicions of parasitism, fighting the Blood Demons at all costs was the best way to prove ones innocence. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even if there really were Blood Demons disguised among them, as long as nothing suspicious could be detected in their fight against Blood Demons, prolonging their disguise wouldnt easily bring much destruction. Its not like no one had suggested that Shen Hao be examined. But the front lines couldnt do without him, and moreover, one persons power is ultimately limited, Shen Hao couldnt be watching everyone at all times, his check could only ensure that he wasnt parasitized before, but couldnt guarantee that he wouldnt be afterward. Better to wait until a suspect emerges and then hand them over to Shen Hao. With such an almost cheat-like scrutiny mechanism, if well used, his mere existence could bring a significant disadvantage to the Werewolves in this game of Werewolf! Alright, a voice brought the meeting back to the main agenda, Shen Haos ability and contributions indeed allow us to breathe a sigh of relief, but facing this unprecedented enemy in an unprecedented war, we cannot be negligent! Otherwise, we would be the historical criminals of our entire nation, even of the entire Human Civilization! Now, moving on to the third agenda item of the meeting, publicizing the existence of Blood Demons to all people. They had already discussed this issue yesterday. The biggest challenge was in not causing chaos. The mere existence of the Blood Demons, for humans, is a huge shock; it makes people feel danger is everywhere, that there are no absolutely trustworthy friends, relatives, or comrades. This fear and caution are indescribable. Abroad is the best example at this moment. Just on the very first night that the news spread, chaos intensified. There were even a large number of wrongful killings. These accidental killings are truly a human tragedy! Thats why they also found them extremely thorny. However, that night, Shen Hao undoubtedly brought a huge surprise. It wasnt his power, but the piece of intelligence laid out in front of them! Fear, more often than not, stems from the unknown. The more one understands, the easier it is to eliminate fear and to prepare for it. At a time like this, just this piece of intelligence is enough to etch Shen Haos achievements into the annals of human history forever, saying it saved countless lives is no exaggeration, someone remarked emotionally. It quickly resonated with many people. The significance of this intelligence at this moment is indeed tremendous. We could also benefit from it. Exactly, though its a crisis, its also an opportunity! Having Shen Hao appear is indeed our luck. Get ready. At this point, Shen Hao had finished the difficult night and had returned to the base at Donghua Middle School. Many people had already gathered here. Temporary tents were erected on the playground, and many injured people were receiving treatment in the tents, but even more people sat elsewhere, maintaining a certain distance from each other, wary and frightened as they watched everyone around them. Clearly, the events of the last night had brought them tremendous shock. The friends and family beside them could actually be Monsters! They themselves were under suspicion of being Monsters! If it werent for the military and the guns aimed at them, not to mention the presence of more than one Chosen One, they would probably already be thinking about fleeing this place. But without being able to prove they were not Blood Demons, they would never be allowed to leave. Fortunately, the officers were constantly soothing them, promising that they only needed to wait one more hour. This hour was naturally the time waiting for Shen Hao to return. Upon his return, the first thing he saw was several Chosen Ones in front of him. They seemed to have just returned recently as well, and their appearances were far from good. Covered in dust, their clothes stained with fresh blood, and many areas bandaged. Yet, their demeanors had clearly changed. Especially the three, including Cheng Youqing. When he had seen them the night before, they still possessed the distinct air of urban people, but now, each of them was significantly more composed, rapidly transforming into warriors. Shen Haos gaze swept over them one by one, finally resting on Liu Ruoxis face. Half of her face was bandaged, and though the exposed half was still beautiful, the whole person lacked a bit of her previous allure. At that moment, looking at Shen Hao with one eye, it was as if she was expecting something, her gaze almost naive. Youve performed very well, Shen Hao didnt let her down and praised her. Lifting his hand, he tossed her a bottle of medicine, Take this, its much better than whats in the Level 1 store; it wont leave a scar. Liu Ruoxi caught it, surprised by the level displayed on the Chosen One panel. White Level 3? Chapter 25 - 25: The Chosen Ones Upgrade Chapter 25: Chapter 25: The Chosen Ones Upgrade This cry of startled yelp, made the others look over all at once. White Level 3? Last night, they all had obtained quite a few points, among them Cheng Youqing, who had gone on a rampage, even amassed over four thousand points, naturally opening the Point Mall. But that was only White Level 1. It had only been one night, and here this person had even unlocked the White Level 3 Mall? Or was it actually a drop? ... Cheng Youqing, take this to heal yourself. Shen Hao then threw another Healing Potion to Cheng Youqing. Among these three newcomers, it was Cheng Youqing who had sustained the most severe injuries. His Talent was Enhancement, although it was white, it had a wide range of applications. Body, items, both could be enhanced. In theory, both ranged and melee could work, but Cheng Youqing had chosen the latter, having sustained several penetrating wounds in one nightif it hadnt been for the White Level 1 Healing Potion he purchased, he might not have been able to stand here at all. It could only be said, truly, he was among the worlds top extreme athletes, this kind of madness>enjoying the rush of adrenaline, was just as relentless in combat. Its really White Level 3. Cheng Youqing also looked at the medicine in his hand, his face full of astonishment. He had experienced the White Level 1 healing medicine last night and was already surprised. Now seeing this White Level 3, it felt extraordinarily precious. Boss Song Cheng swallowed his saliva, curiously asking, How many points did you get last night? Not many. Shen Hao glanced at his interface, Just a hundred and thirty thousand. Gasp! Everyone breathed in sharply, even Dong Gong, who knew of Shen Haos achievements was stunned momentarily. Controlling Blood Demon grants more points than directly killing them, Shen Hao was not stingy with this information. However, its hard to achieve, I just took advantage of my Talent, besides, a total of ten thousand points can unlock White Level 2 Mall, a hundred thousand unlock White Level 3. Thats incredible! This is just too strong! Song Cheng excitedly looked at Shen Hao. They already knew Purple Talents were strong, but this was far beyond expectations! Almost not on the same level. And after the shock, joy began to bloom in their hearts. Had it not been for the Blood Demon, jealousy might have been the dominant emotion, but in a battlefield that endangers the entire humanity, they could only wish their team leader to grow stronger! Also, controlling Blood Demon increases the chances of rewards dropping, Shen Hao, since he started on this information, decided to continue, My rate is about one in eight, while your drop rate for killing enemies is about one in fifteen, nearly half as much, furthermore, the ratio of Ability Balls to items is roughly one to two, and most items are White Level 1, only a few stronger Blood Demons can drop White Level 2, Cheng Youqing has experienced this. The crowd turned to look at Cheng Youqing. Indeed, my main injuries were from a clearly stronger Blood Demon, Cheng Youqing nodded and with a flip of his hand, a sapphire blue crystal the size of a fingertip appeared in his hand, Spirit Crystal, White Level 2, can enhance spiritual power, but I dont know how to use it. Just wear it close to your body. Shen Hao continued saying, Speaking of abilities, abilities also have levels, we can each only choose three for now, but an important aspect the same ability can be stacked to upgrade. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Stacked upgrade? This information energized everyone. Especially Yang Jun and his two companions. They had previously received abilities from Shen Haos hands, thinking them quite precious, yet later determined that the drop rate wasnt low, which was a bit disappointing. Perhaps better abilities werent hard to acquire, wasting an ability slot. But now, it seemed there was still the possibility of upgrading? If you get a duplicate Ability Ball, it will display this information. Shen Hao directly threw a white Ability Ball to Yang Jun, This is another Vulnerability Strike, try it and youll see. It really works! Yang Jun, upon receiving it, immediately revealed a joyful expression, saw Shen Hao nod, and absorbed it directly. The Ability Ball turned into a point of light and merged into his body. A moment later, with joy, he said, Its really absorbed, I can feel the ability becoming somewhat stronger. Not just him, others who had fought with Blood Demons had also received some Ability Balls, but none dared to use them since they could only have three ability slots, and the balls they received were all White Level 1. Yet if they could be upgraded, that was undoubtedly good news! Only by facing battle could one understand the importance of strength. No Chosen One isnt eager to become more powerful! If thats the case, the trade channel between Chosen Ones becomes very important, Dong Gong pondered, opening his mouth, After all, the drop of Ability Balls is random, the chances of it dropping an ability one needs wouldnt likely be high. Exactly. Shen Hao nodded lightly, And its not just this aspect, if you want to buy more advanced items to enhance your strength more efficiently, its undoubtedly a better choice to pool points onto one person, but that requires Chosen Ones to trust each other Digging deeper, this rule itself is promoting stronger cooperation among Chosen Ones. Currently, only Shen Hao knew the true nature of the Civilization Trial, so he could quite understand these rules. After all, the entity undergoing the Trials is civilization, not individual Chosen Ones. Even if as powerful as him, he also accumulated a lot of loot he couldnt use himself; giving them to others could also bring some points back via shared rules. Yes, not just equipment, whenever others used the Ability Balls from him in combat, he would gain some points. Last night, he received 54 points from Yang Jun. Though it was little, they added up to more. If two people traded, perhaps they could both benefit. In fact, Shen Hao was already guessing whether the principle of Civilization Trials allocation rules might be causality. Allocating the death of the Blood Demon, the effect, to each participant, the cause. Currently, it seemed likely. However, this was just a speculation, and Shen Hao hadnt revealed it; he turned to Dong Gong and instructed, Dong Gong, find some time to write up a trade platform proposal for Chosen Ones and our internal reward and punishment plan for me to see. At these words, everyone realized something and couldnt hide their joy. Song Chengs face even turned red, he clenched his fists, excited almost to the point of shouting out loud how awesome the boss was. Chapter 26 - 26: The Center of the Event! Chapter 26: Chapter 26: The Center of the Event! Its no wonder theyre all like this. According to the rules we know so far, the Chosen Ones working together undoubtedly have a much better shot than going at it alone! Its like clinging to a strong thigh! And in the whole world, is there a thicker thigh than the one belonging to our team leader in front of us? One hundred and thirty thousand points in one night! At least seventy or eighty drops! Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ... Not to mention his own strength, just the efficiency alone, how much Equipment, how many ability balls, how many Treasures?! Theyve all realized what a precious opportunity it is to be able to follow Shen Hao so early! Even starting with just the White Talent, they can quickly widen the Distance between themselves and the other Chosen Ones! Its impossible not to get excited! In the face of crisis, theres no one who doesnt want more power! Evensome, at this moment, are thinking even further. Like Dong Gong. Hes also excited, joyful, and as he looks at the Chosen Ones beside him gazing at Shen Hao, hes deeply aware of the prestige Shen Hao has accumulated in just one day within this new group. And not just within this small group. Power and wealth combined are authority, and if one person holds both, thats real strength in a civilization! Unless a second Chosen One appears who can compete with him on both fronts, his status and influence are truly unparalleled! Ill write when Im free! A smart person like Dong Gong naturally understands what a precious opportunity it is for an individual to be with Shen Hao! The sense of importance soars even further! Good! Shen Hao nodded, and stepping forward, he said, Lets go and see the people youve brought back. In reality, when he looked at the many points and drops yesterday, he had some thoughts. This efficiency cannot be considered as his alone. Such efficient scoring also depends on the groups efforts. Assigning personnel, delineating routes, ensuring transportation, dispersing the idlers Many people behind the scenes provided a series of support. Moreover, with the current rules for the Chosen Ones, he alone could never use up this number of points. In the White Level 3 Store, the highest-priced items cost just over eight thousand points and include a type of Barrier; moreover, the best resources for enhancing strength cost just one or two thousand points. He is currently wearing two Level 3 White Spirit Crystals and has swallowed three Body Tempering Pills to increase his Constitution. Hes only used up just over six thousand seven hundred points in total. Its pointless to use any more before assimilating them. Unless he upgrades the Store quickly to utilize better resources. The excess points can then go towards the Legion route. On one hand, increasing the strength of civilization to better face the Civilization Trials and on the other hand, also carving out more channels for himself to gain points. The Store Level is determined by the total points gained! After all, points cant be used directly for leveling up or building up personal strength, Shen Hao sighed somewhat unsatisfied in his heart. He glanced at his own panel at that moment. [Constitution: 12] [Spirit: 15] [Transcendent: 8] Because of his Talent, he has a strong grasp over his own abilities, so hes more aware of his own changes; each increase in these three values is approximately a 1.2 times enhancement. ` His abilities had all improved more than twofold since he first became a Chosen One! Moreover, when he continuously used his Talent at night, the speed of his strength improvement was even faster. Gaining abilities, using resources, and exercising should be the current way for Chosen Ones to enhance their strength, Shen Hao concluded in his heart. Just then, their group had also arrived at the playground. Since they had only taken care of a circle of key suspects last night, the number of people actually brought back wasnt too high, roughly around seven to eight thousand. But at this moment, there were some growing disturbances in the plaza. It wasnt due to Shen Haos arrival but because of changes on the internet. As day broke and the number of online users increased, more and more news from abroad started to wildly spread on the internet. On various social media platforms, countless people were frantically posting messages. Fuck, I wake up, and the entire foreign scenes in chaos! Everyone be careful of every person around you! There are monsters! Real-life Werewolf game?! I have a video, if you want resources, add me. Chosen Ones and monsters! How did the world turn out like this, how are we ordinary people supposed to live?! A word of advice to everyone, hurry up and buy food and daily necessities, then hide by yourself, dont be with anyone! I cant trust anyone anymore! If there are monsters among us here, spare my life please! I am a monster, tip me fifty, and my brothers will spare you. Clearly, even though the mainstream media was still silent, they could no longer control the spread of information with internet censorship. Even though many people still thought it was merely a joke, a farce, or even a publicity stunt for some movie, as the number of circulated messages increased, especially after the spread of that initial video, more and more people started believing it and fell into a state of panic. And the people in front of Shen Hao were, without a doubt, the most seriously affected! Most people had only heard the news, but they had witnessed the existence of monsters with their own eyes! A small town of eight thousand people! All monsters? How many are around us? Dont come over here, everyone stay the hell away! Dont blame me for being rude if you come close! I want to leave, let us go! These soldiers have already turned into monsters, dont trust them! Lets break out! The unrest was expanding non-stop, and fear was also spreading rapidly among the crowd. Moreover, quite a few people took out their phones and started live streaming. There were too many for the streams to be completely blocked, which drew even more online attention to the scene. The hashtag #MonstersInDonghuaCity# rapidly climbed the trending lists in a short amount of time. This seemed to give a huge outlet to the surging traffic, as countless people focused their attention here. In just a short while, the situation had developed beyond expectation. Whats the word from above? Shen Hao asked, turning his head towards Dong Gong. Theyre preparing to go public now, and theyre making preparations, Dong Gong was also closely monitoring changes in internet opinion, But given the current situation, our location might become the center of the event. After all, this is where the Blood Demon was first discovered and likewise the first official battlefield against the Blood Demon, Shen Hao had anticipated this kind of scenario. Other places probably hadnt even finished assembling their Chosen One teams yet. And they had already achieved significant results in the first battle. From this perspective, they were indeed at the forefront of the nation. Chapter 27 - 27: (Extra Release for More Follows!) Savior! Chapter 27: Chapter 27: (Extra Release for More Follows!) Savior! One can only say that the outbreak abroad was indeed somewhat unexpected. Even though it was bound to happen sooner or later, it coincided with the discovery of Blood Demons within the country, and the outbreak was too violent all at once. Many things were too late to prepare for. If it werent for the Star Jump incident putting the country in a state of emergency, it would have taken more than a day just to get the troops ready. However, things had come to this point, and all they could do was try their best to deal with this unprecedented crisis in human history. Shen Hao was ready to discern just how many Blood Demons there were among these people. ... Just then, Dong Gong suddenly received a message and asked aloud, Team leader, the higher-ups have asked me to consult your opiniondo you wish to stay behind the scenes, or are you willing to step into the public eye? Shen Hao was taken aback. In an instant, he understood the meaning of the question. To stay behind the scenes, concealed identity, means greater safety, not becoming a target of all, whereas stepping forward, into the public eye, one needs to face all the dangers head-on, which might come from Blood Demons, or even, possibly from humans themselves. Its essentially a choice between a backstage guardian and a front-stage hero, Dong Gong continued, Theres disagreement among the higher-ups as well; some believe that people need a hero, they need confidence, while others believe that your safety is of utmost importance, that too much attention could lead to unnecessary trouble. However, the final decision still lies in your hands. As he said this, he was also observing Shen Haos expression. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But, he could discern nothing at all. This left him unsure how Shen Hao would choose, as it seemed either option was possible. And at this point, Shen Hao spoke up. He said softly, The Talent Ive received doesnt actually help me eliminate fear, anxiety, or unease. Like you, I worry about the safety of my family, the fate of civilization, the uncertainty of my own future. Even though he spoke quietly, those Chosen Ones standing beside Shen Hao could hear him clearly. They turned their heads to look at their team leader who was immensely powerful from the start and on whom many people pinned their hopes. Howeverthis Talent helps me control these emotions! Shen Haos tone suddenly changed, becoming more resolute, more powerful, It allows me to understand clearly what Im doing and what Im after. So, just as Ive said before, you can always trust me because I will never be lost, falter, or fear, nor will I be knocked down by any danger or despair! Indeed, the Sovereign Talent gave Shen Hao more than just power. More importantly, it gave him will. He knew what he wanted, he had emotions but was not controlled by them; he was able to face everything firmly without the slightest wavering. Even without emanating the Dominator Pressure at this moment, these words alone were enough to touch the hearts of the group of Chosen Ones around him. This quality was especially important and precious in times of great crisis and war. Because they themselves could not do it. So the one who could do it stood directly in front of everyone, inspiring admiration. A backstage guardian, a front-stage hero, neither of these choices is what I want, Shen Hao walked towards the crowd that was in a state of panic and unrest. He left only one last sentence for the few behind him. What I want to be is the Savior! Yes, this was what Shen Hao had understood the moment he obtained the Talent of the Sovereign. All that he cared about was in this civilization, this world. To ensure that this civilization did not follow in the footsteps of those great civilizations that had fallen and perished in the face of the Civilization Trial, there was only one choice Savior! As long as it could save the world, guardian or hero? Either would do! Even if he was a demon, a Sovereign, or a Demon God, Shen Hao would still do it. If the Civilization Trial was truly endless, then he would keep winning endlessly! Silence! Shen Haos voice, amplified by telekinesis, boomed across the plaza like thunder. The crowd in the midst of the disturbance fell suddenly silent. Clearly taken aback. And when they turned to look toward the source of the voice, they couldnt tear their eyes away. Because a man, a man whose eyes shone with the light of stars, stood on the platform emanating an awe-inspiring presence, naturally commandeering everyones attention. At this moment, Shen Hao had not fully unleashed his pressure, because what he wanted was not submission. He merely maintained a degree that made people watch and revere, but not enough to induce fear, as he gazed at everyone and said firmly, Indeed, a monster has mingled among us, but theres no need to panic. We are not the prey of monsters, but the other way around! At this moment, many eyes and even cameras were trained on him. Whether it was the starlight in his eyes or the indescribable power he held, it confirmed his identity. The Chosen One! But people have died! Many have died! a voice suddenly shouted, If the monster is really that weak, why have so many died? What else are you hiding from us!? This statement seemed to stir up the sentiments of many once again, as some had witnessed the monster rampaging through crowds the night before. They even saw friends fall before them. But just as the disturbance looked to start up again. Swish! A chilling streak of light flashed before everyones eyes; the person who had spoken clutched his throat, an expression of disbelief on his face, as blood spurted from the edges unceasingly. Suddenly, the crowd screamed loudly, and countless people retreated in horror. Look carefully. Shen Haos voice exploded once again, this time with an additional layer of dominance, irrationally suppressing the disturbance and making his voice crystal clear to every listener: This is the Blood Demon; the enemy we face in this war. They dare only skulk among us just as you saw earlier, because they knowexposure means death! The Blood Demon that now lay dead on the ground was having its blood rapidly evaporate, its entire body quickly withering. Those who had seen something the previous night, even if still fearful, couldnt help but shout: Its really a monster! Thats what those monsters from yesterday looked like when they died! Damn, nearly got fooled! Cant tell at all! As more and more people saw the mummified corpse and more voices joined in, and countless cameras pointed at the dry corpse, many faces whitened with fear, yet they found some comfort. Because the one who died was truly a monster. And online, there was an uproar. Even Dong Gong and others did not expect that Shen Hao would take such a direct and brutal approach in front of the masses. However, looking at that awe-inspiring figure who seemed capable of dominating everything just by being there, they had to admit. For him, it should indeed be that simple! That brutal! Chapter 28 - 28: People Want Confidence Chapter 28: Chapter 28: People Want Confidence ` Indeed, as soon as Shen Hao stepped onto the scene, he was ready to use Dominator pressure to take control of the situation. Talking reason to a group of people gripped by fear and anxiety was pointless. When in a state of panic, humans might not even be able to maintain the most basic rationality, let alone listen calmly to an analysis. There was also the hidden Blood Demon, continuously stirring up emotions, heightening the anxiety. Even the mood on the internet was rapidly expanding and spreading into reality. ... It could be said that apart from Shen Hao, if it were anyone else, maintaining order in this situation would have been very difficult. But this Talent Sovereign was not just about dominating ones own power and emotionsit was about dominating others too! In the face of Dominator pressure, even though many people on-site were still consumed by fear, panic, and even skepticism, they no longer dared to speak up at will. Instead, they were trying hard to convince themselves to believe Shen Haos words, to believe what was happening in front of them. Only this could help them break free from the panic and achieve a greater sense of safety. Of course, this was just the reality. The internet at this moment had completely exploded! There were several dozen people livestreaming on-site, and each of their streams was filled with dense bullet comments, where countless people were venting their emotions. How can he dare to?! Isnt he afraid of making a mistake? God! Killing on the spot, and its being streamed? Are you stupid, he killed a Monster! Who is this Chosen One? He looks so powerful. He must have a way to tell apart the Monsters! Kill! Our safety lies in killing them all! Shouldnt there be an investigation to confirm first, before killing? Terrifying, the person who spoke actually turned out to be a Monster! And I was thinking he was making sense. Last night in Donghua City at least a few hundred Monsters were killed, and the sound of gunfire never stopped all night! Put simply, at this moment, Shen Haos actions were like tossing a flame into a densely packed ocean of dry leaves. In an instant, the whole internet was ablaze. All sorts of voices emerged. It wasnt just the live streaming bullet comments; related information had swiftly appeared on the hot search lists of major platforms and was rapidly trending. #DonghuaCityMonsterKillLive# #ChosenOneSaysMonstersAreJustPrey# #ChosenOneShowsNoMercy# #ConfirmedMonstersAreAmongUs# ## From the moment Shen Hao took action to when the Monsters identity was revealed, it was barely ten minutes. In that short time, every hot topic on virtually all platforms of the internet was focused on this single incident. This influence, this level of attention was unprecedented in the history of the internet. The news had even spread overseas. At this moment, more and more foreigners were crowding in, eager to see what was happening here and how people were dealing with it all. Of course, at this moment, Shen Hao wasnt concerned with the reactions on the internet; he couldnt see them. ` Even though he had anticipated a sensation, there was no disturbance. He simply maintained his suppression, quietly observing as the thousands below gradually quieted down and refocused their attention on him. Only then did he slowly begin to speak, continuing, I can understand everyones fear, I too am afraid that my family and friends may be replaced by monsters silently, but remember, it is our fear that these monsters desire. They hide among us, stirring chaos, greedily longing to devour our civilization bit by bit. Only order can make them nowhere to hide, and only by fighting can we eradicate every last one of them! These words were not some remarkable insight, on the contrary, they were what every rational person should understand. But at a time like this, the significance of these words wasnt in their content, but in whether they could be etched in every persons memory. With the Sovereigns suppression, Shen Hao could make everyone listen quietly to his speech and even suppress most peoples courage to speak out, but he might not be able to engrave these words deep in everyones heart. But we are not Chosen Ones like you, finally, someone mustered the courage to speak. We lack the power to resist those monsters. These words seemed to speak for many peoples hearts suddenly. Suddenly, more and more similar comments appeared online. Thats right, were not Chosen Ones. You have the power; of course, you can talk so easily. How few Chosen Ones are there! Perhaps monsters are prey before the Chosen Ones, but we ordinary people are also prey before monsters! To replace so many people silently, these monsters definitely have the ability to annihilate our entire civilization! We dont even know how many people have died. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Though Shen Hao was not aware of the voices on the internet, by looking into the eyes of the people below, and seeing the lingering shock and anxiety on their faces, he knew they still lacked confidence and were filled with fear towards the Blood Demons. Dominator pressure could simply and brutally suppress chaos and fear. But to offer confidence, what was needed was power! Power that could be seen, understood, and trusted! The warriors before you, these soldiers, they are not Chosen Ones! Shen Haos voice rose, spreading across the empty field, But they dare to face the monsters, to hunt and kill the monsters! Even if it costs them their lives! This is what you all witnessed last night. The person who had spoken was suddenly stunned. His fear was precisely because he had witnessed the battle. He had seen the terror of the Blood Demon. But indeed, he had also surely seen the soldiers fight. Yesterday at noon, we had just discovered the presence of the monsters, but in just one night, we located and eradicated nearly eight hundred of them! Shen Hao did not pause, his voice even more forceful as he continued, Twelve heroes sacrificed themselves in battle, and another fifty-seven were wounded. Tell me, do they lack power? In the presence of monsters, are they prey, or are they hunters? There was no reply. The person who had asked the question earlier now shamefully lowered his head. Indeed, he, who was saved by these soldiers, had no right whatsoever to call them prey. Even on the internet, the originally dense barrage of messages momentarily paused. Some were shocked by the soldiers sacrifice, while others were stunned by this astonishing military achievement. A casualty ratio of twelve to eight hundred? Even the most ordinary person could understand what this ratio signified. It was a one-sided victory! A victory for humanity in the face of monsters! Chapter 29 - 29: Then Give Them Confidence! Chapter 29: Chapter 29: Then Give Them Confidence! The internet was in a frenzy once more, following a brief pause. Amazing! From this view, the monsters are nothing! They should include the Chosen Ones achievements in this as well. Thats still amazing! Impossible! How could the Northern Alliance have suffered such heavy losses! ... Laughable, the monsters over there have several guns each, can you even compare? Salute to the hero! Kill! Wipe out these disgusting monsters! Clearly, such combat results, this ratio of losses, just by being announced, could itself be a powerful stimulant for those feeling threatened by the existence of monsters! It also validated Shen Haos words. It wasnt just the few in number Chosen Ones who could fight the monsters, people could still trust their country, trust their military! However, these achievements were only a part of the confidence Shen Hao wanted to inspire. He spoke again, this time with an even more resonant voice: I know that this crisis, this kind of battle, comes too suddenly for us in this era of peace, and panic is inevitable, but we must all understand that there is a group of people who are always prepared for war, and now they too stand before you, ready to protect your safety at all costs. As a former ordinary person and now a Chosen One, I cannot guarantee that every single one of you wont be harmed by monsters, but today, standing here, I can promise to everyone He pointed to his own eyes, twinkling with stardust, while several daggers glinting with cold light danced around him. At that moment, the Dominator pressure surged suddenly! Shen Haos words, along with the daggers, burst forth. No monster can escape my gaze, should any appear before me, I shall bring them death! Screams rose among the crowd as the cold light flashed at a speed undetectable to ordinary people. One after another, figures clutched their necks and fell amidst wails. It was an execution on the spot! But at that moment, there was no spreading fear, not even screams. Enveloped by the Dominator pressure, the people either gazed admiringly at Shen Haos figure or excitedly at their surroundings, watching each monster fall and rapidly desiccate! On the internet, however, throughout the entire country, screams and shouts rapidly erupted in a crescendo! Ahh, theyve all been found out! Kill! Kill! Kill! I knew it, this Chosen One can definitely identify the monsters! Those eyes are so cool! This is way too strong! What kind of ability is this? No way, the monsters just stood there to be killed? S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Exactly! Kill them all! Leave none behind! At this moment, the vast majority of people following this event were consumed with fear of these parasites capable of replacing themselves. In such a state of extreme danger and insecurity, no one was inclined to be merciful! Rather, the vast majority of people wished fervently that all monsters could be annihilated within a single day! Because only then could they swiftly return to their former lives and enjoy the peace of the past. In such a situation, Shen Haos actions undoubtedly ignited the violence ingrained in most peoples genes! Excitement, screaming! They wished they were right there at the scene! Even the timidest among them could only cover their eyes, yet they too couldnt control their excitement. Eventually, a Blood Demon, seemingly unable to bear the constant fear of potential death, erupted in an outburst. In that blood-surging moment, everyone finally caught a clear glimpse of the creatures appearance! Controlling blood, its limbs twisted, its expression vacant and ferocious! Screams finally broke out at the scene, especially from those near the monster, who wanted to flee in terror. But there was no need. Because Shen Hao was there! The starlight in his eyes blazed in an instant, so brilliant that one could vaguely see the dazzling constellations they contained. The almost tangible suppression accurately targeted each erupting Blood Demon. With no room for resistance, everyone on-site and behind the camera could clearly see the ferocious Blood Demons kneel in horror, crawling, trembling, struggling, but utterly powerless to resist, merely awaiting the inevitable coming of death! Then they dissipated into mist, leaving behind withered remains. Only when all the Blood Demons had been vanquished and the oppressive force receded like the tide, and a few daggers returned to Shen Haos side, did everyone on-site finally realize that it was over. After a brief hesitation, they began to confirm the identities of their friends, embracing relatives with whom they had almost dared not have much contact before, and wept aloud. Only those who have lost can understand how precious it is to have someone to trust, someone to vent and share emotions with! The loneliness and fear of not daring to trust anyone, even fearing to approach those who had once been closest to you, because they too might be a monster, were indescribable. This scene was also captured by many cameras. People online expressed their envy. Is there any way the big guy could also check out my place? Im crying, I dont even dare to call my parents. My friend suggested we live together for mutual support, but I dare not agree! I dont know if my wife and kids are real, Im almost neurotic. Donghua City is probably going to become the safest city. Im already on the car, moving to Donghua City right away, please take me in! Yes, most people had already realized this young Chosen One before the camera had the ability to identify monsters and also possessed the power to effortlessly kill them, leaving them utterly unable to resist! At this moment, the sense of security people could see in Shen Hao was unparalleled! Even the city where he was located instantly became the safest, happiest city in the country, perhaps even the world! At least, those who passed by him, even if just glanced at from afar, could confidently embrace their families! And this was precisely one of the reasons why Shen Hao stood here today, spoke these words, and did these things. People wanted confidence, so he gave them confidence! At this moment, Dong Gong suddenly rushed onto the stage and whispered something to Shen Hao. Shen Haos eyes brightened, and he nodded his head, then raised his voice again, You all can go back now. Also, last night we interrogated many monsters and obtained a lot of important information. It has now been compiled into the First Edition Universal Blood Demon Prevention Guide for All Humans. It will be officially released on the national news conference in thirty minutes. Everyone must listen carefully and memorize the contents, which include the monsters fatal weaknesses, crucial for everyones daily prevention! Chapter 30 - 30: God No Longer Favors Us Chapter 30: Chapter 30: God No Longer Favors Us This was precisely the news that Dong Gong had just told Shen Hao. Shen Hao took advantage of the moment to propagate it, providing a new direction for the massive traffic. And without a doubt, it had an effect. At this moment, countless people were excited. Compared to the power that Shen Hao had displayed and the promises he had made, the word official undoubtedly carried a greater weight in this land. It could be said that since the news from the external internet about the existence of Monsters had been spread and confirmed, countless people had been waiting for an official statement! People flocked continuously into the official live broadcast room, and even though it had not started yet, the black screen was already covered with dense comments. ... Its finally here! I knew it, theres always preparation before any movement! Our workplace has already received a notice, asking all levels to be ready for wartime response! Will they recall veterans? I want to re-enlist. If theres a war, we must respond! The Prevention Guide is crucial! Theres nothing like that anywhere else in the world! Right, Ive been searching for hours. All governments abroad seem clueless when asked! I hope theres a way to identify the Monsters! Clearly, the events at Shen Haos side, coupled with the official movement, had finally given the people who were originally in panic, anxiety, and even fear of the apocalypse a backbone to lean on, a reason for hope. Next, as long as the official response on all fronts was timely and effective, the countrys order could still be maintained. However, the attention sparked by Shen Hao was not limited to within the country. Now, people around the whole world were eager to know the answer, whether there really were such terrifying Monsters hiding among them, where they came from, and how to get rid of them. They crowded on the websites of governments worldwide, on almost all social media platforms, and even physically at the gates of official offices, just hoping to get the answers they desired. However, up to now, no one could provide an answer. Because the Monsters had appeared too suddenly, just like a Star Jump, everything was without any warning. And the movement in the Eastern Country suddenly became an outlet. In a short time, countless gazes were cast from the internet. And not just ordinary people. At this very moment, within the West States high-level, an emergency meeting that had started last night and continued until now was still unfolding in a tense atmosphere. The leader, an old man, hadnt slept all night but couldnt contain his anger. Guys, tell me! he banged heavily on the table, Eight hours have passed, and we still know nothing about these damned Monsters, not how they appear, not how they replace us, we cant even capture one alive! What are our agents, our military, and those damned Chosen Ones actually doing? Sir, a General in a military uniform said helplessly, its not that we havent captured any. Its just that they die quickly, as if every Monster is a member of a suicide squad. You shouldnt be telling me this, you should be telling the angry crowd outside! See how they react! the old man covered his forehead in pain, God, why do these things keep happening during my term? I dont even know how many among those people, or even among you, are Monsters! Sir, whats most important now is our military, the Generals expression was extremely grave, The Northern Alliances failure to encircle and suppress was because Monsters had infiltrated their ranks. Those creatures turned their guns on their comrades at the last moment, causing great panic. And if the same happens to us, then the Monsters will possess the strongest military force in the world I swear, that would be the end of the world, sir, we would all be doomed! It seemed that the words end of the world once again struck a chord with these high-profile individuals who hadnt closed their eyes for more than eight hours. They quickly perked up. The more one has, the more they fear death. No matter their past status or wealth, in the face of such a crisis, they all felt a profound fear. Even hidden in bunkers that could withstand nuclear blasts, they couldnt guarantee that Monsters wouldnt infiltrate. Danger seemed to be everywhere, and the end of humanity had never been so close! Lets think again Just as the old man was about to say something else, a somewhat exciting voice suddenly came from below. Sir, theres news! What news? everyone looked over; it was the head of the cybersecurity department. That country in the East claims they will release the first version of the Monster Prevention Guide in a few minutes. The contents will include the Monsters parasitic methods, fatal weaknesses, and prevention suggestions. Oh, and they have named these creatures Blood Demons, the kings of blood. The person in charge looked very excited. But the rest were looking at each other in confusion. Is the news reliable? someone immediately asked. How exactly did they come by this information? someone else followed up with a question. Send a message to contact them right away, another suggested, seeking more information, we can share intelligence. Could the Monsters be related to them? someone even speculated about a conspiracy. The previously quiet meeting room seemed to come alive in an instant. All sorts of voices kept emerging. Quiet down! the old man at the head position finally shouted, Investigate, find out how they got this information. I refuse to believe they can do better than us. Well, I think we dont need to investigate. The cybersecurity head turned the laptop to face everyone, It seems to be the work of this Chosen One. In the video, it was Shen Hao using his dagger to precisely kill one Blood Demon after another in the crowd! Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All those present took a sharp breath. They were shocked, not just by this mans ease in slaughtering Monsters, but by the fact that he could effortlessly identify who the Monsters were! This is a Chosen One from the Eastern Country, whose name and identity are still unclear. But clearly, his eyes can recognize Monsters, and he is very powerful. The Monsters seem to be no match for him, and the intel from the Eastern Country is based on his interrogations of the Monsters. Everyone fell into silence. After a while, the old man turned to look at everyone. Guys, who can tell me why we dont have such a Chosen One? Sir, its just a matter of probability the person in charge of the Chosen Ones started to sweat, Maybe were just unlucky. But didnt you tell me before that we have the most elites in the world, so our Chosen Ones are the most numerous and the strongest? the old man said in disappointment, Or is it that God no longer favors us? Chapter 31 - 31: Formal Declaration of War! Chapter 31: Chapter 31: Formal Declaration of War! No one could answer that question, but it had to be said, at this moment, they felt quite envious of that country in the East. And their envy was solely because of one person! The ability to identify monsters! The ability to slaughter monsters! In the midst of this crisis, achieving either of these made one a natural hero, a darling of fate; it would bolster the entire countrys confidence! Their own safety would be greatly ensured! Go dig him out! the old man suddenly said, I dont care what it costs, be it money or beauties, just dig him out, give him whatever he asks for! He will become the darling of the entire world, as well as ours! ... Yes, yes! everyone hurriedly nodded. What are you still standing around for? Ah? Everyone seemed somewhat dazed. Arent you going to recruit a few skilled translators, take out your steel pens, your notebooks, and listen carefully to that damn prevention guide! the old man pounded on the table, gritting his teeth so hard that one might wonder if he would spit blood and faint the next second. Indeed, at this moment, it wasnt just them. The whole world, whether national leaders, billionaires, or ordinary people, as long as they received the news, all awaited the first official announcement from a major power with various means. They were eager, anxious to know the answer, to know the methods to combat the monsters. By the time of the announcement, leading up to the formal start of the press conference, the number of viewers had increased to an unprecedented level! As someone once said. Just this piece of intelligence was enough to record Shen Haos achievements in the entire history of humanity! The whole world would remember! It enlightened humans about the enemy; they were no longer in the dark! However, Shen Hao himself didnt feel much. Not that he was unaware of the intelligences importance, but he knew very clearly that this was just the beginning for him. The title Savior was meant to bear the grace of an entire civilization. He too was watching the conference at this moment. This time, it was obviously different from any before. Just the first sentence after the opening had already ignited countless emotions. This is a war! We name the monsters Blood Demons, and the word Demon represents their complete opposition to humans, for the presence of any Blood Demon signifies the deprivation of human life. Therefore, there is no possibility for reconciliation in this war; the only end is the complete eradication of Blood Demons from our civilization! This is our formal declaration of war against the Blood Demons! In the 21st century, few major countries make such extreme, uncompromisingly hostile declarations in official speeches. Especially this country. But today, no one felt it was wrong, in fact, quite the opposite. It needed to be this tough! This fierce! At this moment, on social media, one comment quickly rose to the top in a short time, with countless people liking and agreeing with it. Every Blood Demon is born with the original sin of murder! An eye for an eye, blood for blood; the hatred and fear brought by blood can only be cleansed with blood! This moments toughness and fierceness were undeniably the most reliable promise to all humans! It also set a tone, a consensus for this war. Either humans or monsters must perish! We dont need to be overly afraid of the Blood Demons, as they are not without weaknesses, nor are they invincible; in fact, the scales of victory are still tipped in our favor at the current stage. Below are the weaknesses that we have discovered and summarized. The speaker had reached the crucial point, and everyone was listening intently. Abroad, there were countless translators. Even in highly formal meetings, attended by numerous formidable personages, everyone was taking notes with utmost seriousness. First: Blood Demons have a fatal vulnerability at the neck. If its slashed, they can be killed instantly. In the video, a small screen was even divided from the main one, showing footage of Shen Hao killing a Blood Demon amidst a crowd. Even Shen Hao had not expected this. But, since he had already come to the fore, and had become thoroughly famous, he didnt mind the exposure. Second: Blood Demons fear cold weather; in cold environments, their reactions become significantly duller. The footage switched to a scene where a Blood Demon was hit by a freeze gun. It could break free, but its speed and reaction time were visibly slowed. Those living in the north couldnt help but breathe a sigh of relief. Even though there was a new Sun and the climate was a bit warmer than before, the north was still the coldest region. Blood Demons wouldnt like it there. Third: Sharp sound waves cause greater irritation to Blood Demons; they are more painful than to humans. This third point was something Shen Hao had forced out the previous night, and it caught many peoples attention. Freezing methods might be hard to come by, but sharp sound waves were quite easy to generate. Even if its just scratching glass, that was something ordinary people could do. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even if it wasnt lethal to Blood Demons, as long as it provided even a slight chance to escape, it was a chance for survival! In fact, this could even be regarded as a somewhat imprecise and inefficient method of identification. Beyond these three points, several more were listed, although the effectiveness gradually diminished. For example, Blood Demons dislike salt and feel very uncomfortable when sprinkled with it, or Blood Demons detest dry environments Everyone committed these points firmly to memory. This intelligence was incredibly valuable at the current stage. And the more critical information was still to come. The parasitic method of the Blood Demons! The Blood Demon larvae, capable of dissolving into liquids, are introduced into the body by injection or ingestion, and the host must give up struggling! The disclosure of this fact greatly alleviated everyones fear. Even though they were still in danger, at least now they knew where the danger came from and didnt have to worry that mere breathing or even seeing something would result in being parasitized and replaced! Even in a family, as long as one managed what was drank carefully, there would be a basic peace of mind. At the end of the press conference, numerous preventive suggestions were listed. Do not consume any cold beverages; its best to drink only boiled hot water and not to casually look away even before the hot water cools down enough to drink. Households can equip themselves with special noise generators, which we will also begin to design and produce as soon as possible. Avoid being alone with others as much as possible; its best to remain in groups of five or more. If you suspect someone to be a Blood Demon, immediately call the police! Or look for the nearest patrol team! If you are unfortunately parasitized, do your best to struggle! Never give up hope! Some of this content may seem simple or even superfluous, but if it can cause even the slightest disturbance to the Blood Demons parasitism and spread, it could save countless lives all over the world! Chapter 32 - 32: (Additional Release for More Follows) Where the Greatest Hope for Victory Lies! Chapter 32: Chapter 32: (Additional Release for More Follows) Where the Greatest Hope for Victory Lies! However, the most significant meaning of this press conference was that it greatly reduced peoples fear of the Blood Demon, preventing further spread and intensification of panic and chaos worldwide. The unknown is whats truly scary. By now, people at least knew who the enemy was and how they replaced their family and friends. They even knew the enemys weaknesses. Even if ordinary people still found it difficult to deal with the Blood Demons, at least they now had a clear impression. No longer facing an unknown danger. ... At this moment, all humans throughout the world holding rational minds and basic morals were genuinely grateful from the bottom of their hearts. Thank you for the selfless sharing, this information is invaluable! From a small town in the Northern Alliance, I am prepared to photocopy this document and distribute it to everyone. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Blood Demon is a common enemy of all mankind! People from different countries around the world should stand together! Can you tell me the name of the Chosen One in the video? Seeing him slaying those Blood Demons, I suddenly felt a surge of immense courage. My wife was very scared and dared not come near me, but shes much better now, really thankful. Envious efficiency, even more enviable order, I really wish I lived where you are. Messages continuously appeared on social media, and though there were some differing opinions, they were quickly suppressed. It must be said that merely with this step, the Eastern Country and Shen Hao had significantly made a name for themselves worldwide. Such occurrences were rare in the past. In fact, many people in the world were now aware that the appearance of the Blood Demon was also an opportunity, an opportunity to further unite all of humanity. Not just because of the crisis but also because of the unique properties of the Blood Demon. For instance, at this moment, whether on the internet or in reality, anyone questioning the content released by the Eastern Country, or speaking of conspiracies that sounded plausible, could no longer achieve the effect they once did, and even faced fearful, doubtful, and alienating looks. People would inevitably suspect such individuals could be Blood Demons! This was truly the most malicious suspicion! It would cause one to be ostracized and even increase the risk of being targeted by the Blood Demons. It must be said, everything has two sides; if a disaster could unite humanity, it too had its positive aspects. However, all of this was predicated upon overcoming the challenge! At this moment, Shen Hao had also returned to the conference room. The press conference is just a beginning, Dong Gong explained to everyone while looking at an internal document. A series of policies will be rolled out subsequently, including public announcements and the expansion of the Crisis Management Department, the recruitment and training of Chosen Ones, establishing a Blood Demon warning system, as well as the development of weapons and technology for Chosen Ones. Our society will undergo significant changes. After all, we are in a state of war, Shen Hao wasnt surprised at all, Everything will change, and not necessarily all for the worse. He stretched out his hand and lightly waved it. Two USB drives immediately appeared on the table. Chen Sihui and Jiang Weining, two researchers in the team, brightened at the sight. Even the rest looked over curiously. They had already guessed what these were. Indeed, Shen Hao pushed the two USB drives toward Dong Gong. One contains rapid freezing material technology, and the other contains a type of sonic weapon technology. The former can be used to produce freezing bullets, while the latter is a non-lethal type, which can be popularized as a civil defense weapon. I found them in the White Level 3 Mall, although both are only basic versions, their total value still exceeds ten thousand points. Take them and let those scientists research and produce them as quickly as possible, Shen Hao said. Thats already very impressive! Dong Gong couldnt even suppress his joy and excitement and stood up without hesitation. Now, only you could buy such technologies. Ill instruct someone to transfer them right away! Indeed, although technology could be directly purchased from the Chosen One Mall, the cost was steep, and required a certain Store Level, which could be said to be quite restrictive. But even so, their significance to this war was tremendously great! It could even be said that the technologies from the Chosen One Mall were the greatest hope for achieving victory in this war that could be seen! After all, even though the number of Chosen Ones was still increasing, there were still too few; relying solely on Chosen Ones, it was challenging to win this war. Time was on the enemys side! But technological development could allow the entire Human Civilization to strengthen swiftly! Now, those big shots will all get busy, Chen Sihui said admiringly, watching Dong Gong leave with the technology before licking a lollipop in her mouth, somewhat wishfully, I heard that all capable scientists are being moved in batches to secure locations and heavily protected, all so that they can focus on their research. Thats the right approach, Cheng Youqing interjected. Our enemy is not a witless Monster. If I were the Blood Demon, I would certainly target the scientists first! This statement made everyones expression darken slightly, but they couldnt help but agree. Scientists are likely candidates to become Chosen Ones and are the primary forces driving civilization forward. If the scientists suffered heavy losses, it would undoubtedly be a significant blow. More importantly, they were also aware that the enemy would not stand there waiting to be killed. They would be more cunning and more ruthless than any criminals before! This awareness brought a somber mood to the scene. While declarations of war could be invigorating, the real frontline of war was not solely about fervor. At that moment, Shen Hao remained silent but when Dong Gong returned, he tapped the table to draw everyones attention. No matter what response the enemy has, we only have two things to focus on right now, he said, raising two fingers. First, enhance our strength as much as possible. Second, find and eliminate as many Blood Demons as possible. Everyone nodded slightly. The atmosphere was likewise uplifted. A team with a solid leadership is a true team. The same words coming from Shen Hao gave a different impression. The second point is particularly important, Shen Hao looked at Dong Gong. The more Blood Demons we resolve, the more points we get. As the level of the Point Mall increases, we can obtain more advanced technologies, equipment, and even greater power. Currently, in both our country and worldwide, probably no Chosen One can match my efficiency in this regard. Chapter 33 - 33: Blockade the City, Set Up the Battlefield! Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Blockade the City, Set Up the Battlefield! ` Yes, earning 130,000 points in one night, indeed, only Shen Hao could achieve that in the entire world. Fully increasing his points count, enhancing his Store Level, only then could he obtain higher-end technology the fastest! Thats right, theres no doubt about that, Dong Gong had guessed what Shen Hao was about to say, his expression became serious, The higher-ups have already ordered that all your needs should be prioritized, especially those that can aid in the war, you can make requests as you please. Good! Shen Hao nodded, waving his hand firmly, I demand the lockdown of the entire Donghua City, to set up the battlefield, and then to gather the residents in open areas sequentially for a comprehensive sweep! Dig out all the Blood Demons as much as possible! Indeed, this was the most efficient next step in action that Shen Hao could think of. ... Dont look at the large number of Blood Demons they seemed to have caught last night, but actually, most of these Blood Demons were unearthed based on the network of the ones found in Donghua Middle School. In the whole Donghua City, with a population exceeding five million, there definitely were more than just these few hundred. Now, continuing to excavate further along the newly uncovered network might reveal some more. But that would be too slow, and it would only get slower and slower. Moreover, Blood Demons are not fools. Shen Hao identified Blood Demons by perception, or rather, intuition, but that only worked if the Blood Demon was in front of him and he carefully distinguished it. In the current level of the Store, there were no items that could identify Blood Demons. If the Blood Demons started playing hide and seek, hiding in the city from him, then relying solely on Shen Hao would make it very difficult to dig out every single Blood Demon from among these millions of people. Only by locking down the city and limiting movements for a carpet-style inspection could this work! However, such a task would require the mobilization of massive material and manpower resources. Locking down a city is not that simple; its a complete halt of peoples movement, a comprehensive stoppage of the economy and life, especially since Shen Hao was only one person, and to facilitate his efficiency, all the others needed to strictly comply with order, a multi-faceted review in cooperation, to ensure that people waited for Shen Hao, not the other way around! It can be said that this is the most straightforward method for the most comprehensive hunt! Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And only at this moment of a formal declaration of war could this be done! Dong Gong stood up promptly in response: Yes! Ill arrange it immediately! Yes, even if the method is simple, there should be no hesitation whatsoever. In this kind of war, everything else must yield to the war!s demands! Starting with Donghua City, after completely clearing out all the Blood Demons in it, its even possible to continue to the next city. This is not only for hunting Blood Demons but also for accumulating points for Shen Hao! Approximately how much time is needed for preparation? Shen Hao glanced at the time. It was nine thirty in the morning. Having not slept at all last night, although he could easily cope with it due to his continuously strengthening body, he still felt some tiredness. After all, he had dealt with over six hundred Blood Demons in one night, using his Talent far more frequently than the other Chosen Ones. It was not without its toll. To lock down the entire city and gather the first batch of residents should take about four to six hours to complete, Dong Gong obviously had knowledge of this area and, noticing Shen Haos fatigue, said directly, You can rest for a while, Team Leader. Well notify you once everything is ready. Okay, Shen Hao nodded. Then with a raise of his hand, a series of weapons were all piled up in front of him. ` The focus is on the Frozen Gun, but there are also some items prepared for the Chosen One. It even includes a good number of ability balls, to replenish the groups warehouse. Once the city is locked down, those Blood Demons wont just sit around and wait for death. All kinds of emergencies could occur, thus these weapons, equipment, and ability balls are at your disposal. Once weve sorted out our internal reward and punishment system, well record and check these items. Moreover, you must not be careless, and try to minimize the deaths of ordinary people. Understood! Not only Dong Gong but others also stood up one after another. They naturally knew that last nights battle was just the beginning. In the upcoming fights, they would face even greater challenges. However Every one of them had more or less experienced the allure of becoming Transcendent, that feeling of being light as a feather and the constant increase in strength. Indeed, it was captivating. Blood Demons grow stronger by feasting on humans, but arent the Chosen Ones able to grow stronger by hunting down Blood Demons too? At this moment, everyone possessed a boiling battle spirit. As for Shen Hao, he planned to take advantage of this precious preparation time to get some rest. It was foreseeable that his work coming up would be the most important and also the busiest. But there was no alternative. In the war against the Blood Demons, every second mattered, and a prolonged war at all costs must be avoided. Otherwise, he would quite like to wait a couple of days to see if there were any new cheats available before starting the war. Shen Hao quickened his pace and headed towards a temporary military bases teachers dormitory, which had now become the most heavily guarded area within the entire military base. With real and effective triple-layered security, all soldiers didnt stray half a step from monitoring, minimizing the risk of being parasitized. The reason for such high importance was because Shen Haos parents were currently inside. One could even say that those above were even more concerned about the safety of Father Shen and Mrs. Shen than Shen Hao himself. They needed to live, for Shen Hao to maintain his greatest will to protect! Even Shen Hao had to show his identity to enter at this moment. As soon as he entered, he saw Qiuyue practicing her boxing and Father Shen and Mrs. Shen sitting together. Little Hao, are you done with your tasks? Father Shen stood up as soon as he saw Shen Hao, with a delighted expression. Not yet, the busy part is coming up. I came over to rest for a bit, said Shen Hao with a smile. Then go and rest. Ive already made the bed for you. Oh, have you eaten? If not, Ill warm up some food for you, Father Shen immediately got busy. In Shen Haos family, the roles of the parents were reversed compared to most families. Mrs. Shen, who was a teacher, played the role of the strict mother, while Father Shen was always cheerful, never angry, and despite being busy with business, he always looked after the home, a true Kind Father. Shen Hao did not refuse and sat at the dining table, speaking directly, Mom and Dad, youll have to stay here for a while. The Blood Demons will definitely target you. Well also have to see if theres a safer place to move to. If there is, well move there, and Ill get some self-defense items for you. Qiuyue cant stay here protecting you forever. Brother, I can handle it. You cant, Shen Hao glared at her, Your name is already registered in my team of Chosen Ones. If a Chosen One doesnt find a way to earn points, they will be eliminated sooner or later. By that time, you wont be able to protect anyone. Thats right, listen to your brother, Mrs. Shen nodded vigorously from the side, Qiuyue, you are so talented, what are you doing staying here with us? In these current times, you all need to be strong to protect yourselves and others. Chapter 34 - 34: The Struggle of the Blood Demon! Chapter 34: Chapter 34: The Struggle of the Blood Demon! Qiuyue, as a Chosen One with potential, seemed very promising in Shen Haos eyes. The Boxer Talent is an absolute combat-oriented talent, and without engaging in battle it would be wasted. Moreover, Qiuyues combat consciousness and psychological quality were excellent; not every sixteen-year-old girl could counter-kill a Blood Demon under those circumstances. This point was clear not only to Shen Hao but to Mrs. Shen as well. Listen to that; our head teacher really speaks with such substance. Father Shen had no objections and said with a laugh, Little Hao, that factory of mine, take a look and help me sell it. Keep the money, Ill consider it an early retirement. Alright, Shen Hao nodded, You were never cut out for business anyway. What kind of thing are you saying? Father Shen glared at him, You didnt talk like this when you used to ask me for money. Want me to remind you? ... I didnt, you remembered wrong, that wasnt me, Shen Hao replied, his expression unchanged, not feeling the slightest bit embarrassed. Their family always interacted in a very casual manner. Their conversations were uninhibited. This was also one of the reasons why Qiuyue was able to fit in so quickly. However, in times like these, for a family to still retain its original atmosphere was already quite remarkable. After casually eating a bowl of rice, Shen Hao stretched out his hand, and many objects appeared on the table. These are for your self-defense. You probably wont need them, but having them handy will make me feel better. These are for you, Qiuyue. You dont have many points right now, but you cant fall behind in strength advancement either. Keep training your punch, Ill arrange a coach for you. As for these, mom and dad, give them a try. Even though you are not Chosen Ones and dont have Talents, they should still be somewhat useful, at least they are good for your health. Just these items alone cost Shen Hao twenty thousand points. The main items were two Protection Balls. One cost a hefty five thousand points, but offered very good protective power, considered top-notch among Level 3 Whites. As for the others, they were all used for enhancing strength. The Civilization Trial indeed brought a massive crisis sweeping across all of civilization, but it also brought opportunities previously unimaginable. Not to mention living without pain or sickness, even flying and escaping, becoming Immortal were not impossible. Given such opportunities, Shen Hao naturally would not be stingy in providing some for his parents. After all, his motivation to protect the world and save civilization included his family; they might not be everything, but they were a significant factor. Okay, okay, both Father Shen and Mrs. Shen accepted without refusing, Mrs. Shens eyes even reddened a bit as she turned her head away. The world had dramatically changed, and their son had suddenly become such an important figure, standing on the frontline of war. It was impossible not to worry, but they both understood that what they could do now was to try not to trouble Shen Hao as much as possible. After eating, Shen Hao returned to his room and took a nap. Although not in his own house, this sleep was still very peaceful. Meanwhile, Donghua City once again became the focus of many peoples attention online. But this time it was due to another trending topic. #DonghuaCityToBeLockedDownCompletely# At such a time, even those slow to react should realize what this lockdown was for. Although now officially at war against the Blood Demons, Blood Demons in most parts of the country were still in hiding, and the real battlefield out in the open was just in Donghua City for now. This itself had drawn great attention. Now, the citys lockdown was clearly aimed at battling the Blood Demons. Yet, the focus online not only hadnt been redirected, but had increased in promotion, concentrating traffic. Clearly, the higher-ups had realized the importance of the public opinion front; they not only planned to fully cooperate with Shen Hao but also wanted to use Donghua City as a battlefield to set an example for the nation and build greater confidence. This, naturally, had also been approved by Shen Hao. Because this would bring considerable psychological pressure to the frontline combat personnel. However, Shen Hao wasnt afraid at all. If he couldnt even handle the Blood Demon in a single city, what kind of Savior was he? At the moment, many official media reporters were live streaming the situation in Donghua City on various platforms. This is the main thoroughfare of Donghua City; we can see a large number of soldiers blocking the roads, setting up barricades, and arranging checkpoints, a reporter clad in bulletproof vest and helmet, the very image of a war correspondent, said, An hour and 30 minutes ago, Donghua City declared an emergency lockdown. All citizens must return to their residences within three hours and report and share their location through a designated app on their phones, ready to go to specified locations for identity checks at any moment The camera panned, clearly showing people and vehicles on the street rapidly evacuating, temporary barricades being moved to the sides of the roads, and some fully armed warriors were transporting weapons to various strategic positions and setting up fire points. Such scenes, in the past, were only seen in war-torn regions abroad. But at this moment in Donghua City, there wasnt the slightest incongruity. A portion of passersby interviewed on the street also showed ample support, some even being overwhelmingly excited! Absolutely support it! Root out those Blood Demons early so we can rest easy. The whole country is watching; no one will fail to cooperate! The sooner this is resolved, the better. Donghua City will become the safest place in the country! This is our fortune. If anyone doesnt cooperate, Ill be the first to not let them off. It could only be said that in the face of such a serious threat to personal safety, the vast majority knew what choice to make, and this strong arrangement, in turn, brought a great sense of security to the people. There were those who did not cooperate, of course, but under this controlled state, there was no leniency towards these individuals. They might even be suspected of being Blood Demons. However, those who were truly Blood Demons had emotions completely opposite to those of ordinary people at this moment. A passerby, who had just been interviewed by the media, excitedly expressing support and almost coming to tears, the moment he walked back to his house, his facial expression completely sank, and his gaze turned disturbingly empty. And in front of him, his wife, his parents, and even his three-year-old child, all stood emptily. Clearly, this whole family had been parasitized by the Blood Demons. All the main roads are blocked, and the alleys are being watched too; its very difficult to find a way out of the city, the man said. Have you received any instructions from mother? the woman asked. Not yet. We could pretend to be sick, with an acute serious illness needing immediate hospital treatment, said the parasitized old man, You two accompany me for care, and a hospitals high-level staff is all our kind; we can hide there for a while longer. That works. As they were discussing strategies, struggling with all their might, trying to avoid this carpet-style search, their mothers voice resounded in their minds at the same moment! S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 35 - 35: The Battle of the Front Line! Chapter 35: Chapter 35: The Battle of the Front Line! All children, conceal yourselves with all your might. If you cannot hide, then bring fear and death to the humans. Our civilization will rise again under this blue sky! This was the voice of the mother, not just for them, but for all the Blood Demons born of this Mother Planet within the entire city. They all received the same order. Conceal themselves with all their might, and if unable to do so, bring fear and death! The few Blood Demons looked at each other, all understanding what they had to do. A moment later, the man frantically dialed emergency services. The medical system was still operational and directly sent the mans family to the hospital. Moreover, it wasnt known whether it was a coincidence. ... At nearly the same time, there was a significant increase in sudden illnesses. Most were the elderly and children, but there were also a few young people. To say it was normal, it actually was. In the past period of time, the world had changed dramatically again, and the atmosphere in society swung wildly. Those with poor psychological endurance, already unhealthy, would definitely be more likely to experience sudden illnesses. However, now, Donghua City had the full support of an entire nation behind it. Countless brilliant minds gathered together, analyzing every single change occurring in Donghua City! Among these patients, there must be Blood Demons in disguise! someone stated directly. If I were a Blood Demon, facing this kind of carpet-like sweep, I would definitely not dare to appear before Team Leader Shen! I would surely be discovered and then killed, and I wouldnt even be able to take anyone down with me! Exactly. This opinion received widespread agreement. Shen Hao had already shown the entire world the powerful suppression he had over Blood Demons. With him at the scene, even if a Blood Demon were mixed in the crowd, there would be no chance to struggle. At least ordinary Blood Demons couldnt even think about holding hostages or harming those around them! S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The methods they can choose are limited to just a few. First, hide away; second, disregard exposure and take hostages or start massacres; third, silently kill those nearby to parasitize or enhance power; fourth, attempt to escape. Someone else added, Hiding in the hospital under the guise of illness is indeed an easy and good strategy. In fact, I believe hospitals might also become disaster zones. Agreed, the hospital offers excellent conditions for parasitizing, the operating rooms, the diagnostic rooms, even the radiology rooms, all are conducive to parasitism and with the entire city population as potential hosts, its even more conducive to spreading. Schools, hospitals, should we sweep these key areas first? I also suggest this. Schools have already dismissed, but hospitals indeed require priority in sweeping. Everyone, the first residential area inspection has exposed a Blood Demon! The last piece of sudden news interrupted everyones discussion and analysis. In the video feed, from within a residential complex, a wave of terrified screams could be heard, with countless people frantically fleeing from inside. A number of fully armed soldiers stood guard at the entrance, pointing their guns inward, equally vigilant toward the escaping crowd. What happened inside? While everyone was orderly heading to the inspection point, a Blood Demon directly revealed its identity, blocking the staircase and elevator, sealing off eight buildings, causing panic among the other residents in the community. Demons may be mixed among those who have come out, have them continue to the inspection area! Dont let them scatter! Where are the Chosen One squad and the Special Equipment squad? Theyre already rushing over from the inspection area. In the video, it was clear to see four Chosen Ones, each leading a platoon of soldiers with different attire, arriving at the entrance of the residential complex. They were Cheng Youqing, Yang Jun, and two others. Not only was the Intelligent Group and command center watching them, but the live television cameras were also aimed at them, at this place. The latest news we received is that there are eight buildings taken hostage by Blood Demons, with the number already exposed ranging from about fifty to a hundred. The total number of people trapped reaching more than three thousand four hundred. A TV reporter was standing behind the Special Equipment squad. I will follow the squad, recording and broadcasting live the front-line battle! The reporters expression was very serious; clearly, she understood the dangers of her work. Even if just standing behind, once the squad collapses, she will face the Blood Demons blade directly. But, this is what war correspondents do, and its her task and mission. Since the declaration of war earlier that morning, the nation had realized that there needed to be a change in the style of public opinion propaganda. After all, this war was unlike any other. The enemy was hiding among the people; death, bloodshed, brutality, these things were not just faced by soldiers and warriors, but threatened every person in society! Even the elderly, women, and children! Even infants werent spared! Rather than letting the enemy use these as weapons to disrupt order and incite the crowds, it made more sense for the official narrative to reveal this harsh reality, guiding everyone to have the courage to face this inescapable war head-on! The reporter recalled the content of the instructions given to her, keenly aware of the sanctity and importance of her job at this moment. She had to present the most realistic images, so people would abandon all illusions and extravagant hopes, clearly recognizing the cruelty and inevitability of war, while also fostering a desire and confidence to achieve ultimate victory. Right then, countless people were watching the screen intently, with barrage after barrage of messages filling up the chat. Please be careful! Its so terrifying. I cant even watch. Using civilians as a shield, do these Blood Demons have no humanity at all? How could monsters have any humanity? If we dont flush them out, wouldnt these things happen? Stop dreaming. Not flushing them out would result in more deaths, and in silence! People are definitely going to die! Otherwise, it wouldnt be a war. Clearly, the majority of people could easily put themselves in the shoes of those in the video, wondering what it would be like if they were in that situation. Many of them understood that they could potentially encounter the same fate! However, at this moment, the four Chosen Ones preparing to enter all received a message. Not just here, but four other places have also erupted in similar incidents, some Blood Demons have abandoned hiding and seem to be threatening or disrupting our carpet-sweeping operation, Dong Gongs voice came through their ears. Ive already sent someone to inform the Team Leader, you should split into two teams and head to the other more urgent places first. Other Chosen One squads from different areas are already on their way to back you up. Chapter 36 - 36: Spare No Expense, Annihilate Them! Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Spare No Expense, Annihilate Them! ` This situation was actually within expectations. Once the decision had been made to root out all the Blood Demons, they would certainly struggle desperately, bringing a lot of destruction and death. But if we didnt do this, and delayed the action, the death toll might not necessarily be less. The first version of the official Blood Demon Prevention manual, after all, was just for prevention. In reality, it could only pose a certain obstruction, and couldnt truly stop the spread and proliferation of the Blood Demons. Moreover, the strength of a civilization required points, it required battle! The authorities also planned to treat Donghua City as a test within this war, to see if a safe zone could be established, and how much sacrifice it would entail. ... So during this period, a large number of personnel had been transferred over. It was not just the military but also included other Chosen One squads. They were not directly under Shen Haos command, but in this cleanup campaign in Donghua City, they were all coordinated by Shen Hao. This is the center of propaganda. I suggest that Liu Ruoxi and I stay behind, Yang Jun said quickly. Ill be in charge of the overall command, and the camera will focus on Liu Ruoxi. I have no problem with that, Liu Ruoxi agreed. She understood that her image was indeed more suitable for the camera. After thinking for a moment, she directly tore off the bandage on her face. After using the medicine Shen Hao provided, the wound on her face was healing rapidly, but not so quickly. At least for now, it still showed a fierce scar with visible pink new flesh. Paired with her face, one of the most beautiful in the world. This appearance, this contrast, needless to say, just the look itself could bring a powerful visual impact! Hurry up. You lead the team to Building 28. All the hostages and Blood Demons are concentrated in the lobby on the first floor, commanded Yang Jun, taking over the command channel decisively. After dealing with them, move on to support other areas. Got it! Liu Ruoxi immediately selected ten warriors. The notified reporters also hurriedly followed, cameras in tow. The Elite Squad, selected from the military, even from among the special operations forces, consisted of true elites. Although they were not Chosen Ones, each had seen their share of battles. Even armed with ordinary weapons, knowing the weaknesses, they could still deal with Blood Demons. Whats more, they were equipped with weapons purchased by Shen Hao from the mall. It could be said that they were now the strongest Non-Chosen One squad in this war! Each wore a helmet that completely covered their head. The moment they appeared on camera, they carried an air of formidable presence. Immediately capturing the attention of countless viewers. So cool! Watching this makes me want to enlist. What kind of weapons are they carrying? Ive never seen them before! But when Liu Ruoxi appeared on camera, the intensity of the barrage of messages increased explosively! Oh my God! What happened with the scar on her face? No way! The Blood Demon did this? Im crying. She used to be such a great beauty! No! My heart feels so heavy all of a sudden! ` I may not be beautiful, but if I got slashed across the face like that, I definitely wouldnt want to live! Ahhh! Such a waste of beauty! As expected, Liu Ruoxis appearance, and the injuries on her face, brought a huge shock to most people in front of the camera. Even the reporters, seeing her for the first time, were momentarily stunned. But she reacted quickly now. She addressed the camera directly, What everyone sees is a Chosen One. She is not a soldier, nor is she a warrior. Up until the day before yesterday, she was just a third-year jewelry design student. But it was this girl, who should have been the apple of everyones eye, who stepped onto the battlefield last night and personally killed over twenty Blood Demons, suffering injuries all over her bodythis is the war we are in: What we cherish, admire, and appreciate, is utterly worthless and meaningless in the eyes of a Blood Demon! To the average person, this scene was indeed very impactful! Liu Ruoxis beauty was undeniably world-class. The moment she appeared on camera, she could easily go viral, garnering the adoration of countless people, becoming the goddess of many, and enjoying a life cherished by thousands. But at this moment, she held a weapon, stepping onto the brutal battlefield! Facing the cruel, terrifying Blood Demons that didnt care at all about her peerless beauty! Why? Many people had this thought at that moment. Even as a Chosen One, why was she appearing in a place that she seemed so out of place? But then, as the figures of the Blood Demons appeared on camera, a new wave of shock hit everyone face to face! S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But this time, it was the extreme of gore and brutality! More than a dozen utterly monstrous Blood Demons were feasting in the lobby among a crowd of people, voraciously, insanely devouring humans amidst the wails and screams of hundreds, including even children a few years old! Even though the director promptly turned the picture to a grey hue and added mosaics to the scene, that instant still deeply shocked countless people! This wasnt a horror movie or a scene of morbid curiosity, but a live broadcast! It was something that was actually happening! Ugh! The hosts vomiting sound came through, and the scene before her eyes even caused this professional host to be unable to control her physiological reaction. This level of cruelty was unimaginable during the peaceful times of the past! In front of the camera, no one knew how many people were screaming loudly or even crying in fright. Even Liu Ruoxi felt her stomach churning at this moment. Even her Transcendent Constitution couldnt suppress her emotions at this moment! Chosen One! The Blood Demons had also noticed them, their hoarse and fierce voices coming through, seeming to carry the sound of chewing, There are over four hundred people here. Itll only take us about ten seconds to kill them all. There are even more upstairs, but if you leave, well only eat a dozen or so each day. Everyone! the host continued, struggling to steady her voice despite her emotions, We all heard it, the Blood Demons are negotiating terms. But according to the official intelligence, consuming humans allows Blood Demons to rapidly grow stronger Seeing such brutal scenes, its time to abandon all illusions, all naivety! Blood Demons are the true Monsters, and only one side between us can survive! So we must fight, we must utterly annihilate them! We must eliminate them at all costs! Towards the end, she was clenching her teeth, the words forced through the gaps in her teeth. Her fists were clenched as well. Even though her entire body shuddered, even though the blood-soaked scenes before her filled her with immense fear. But beyond the fear, there was anger! Extreme anger! We humans took tens of thousands of years to stand at the top of the food chain! How could we be dragged down by such Monsters! Reduced to food! Accompanied by the hosts roar that seemed to burst from her chest, Liu Ruoxi moved! Chapter 37 - 37: (Extra update, please follow!) Kill all these monsters! Chapter 37: Chapter 37: (Extra update, please follow!) Kill all these monsters! Liu Ruoxi was only about twenty meters away from the Blood Demon at this moment. How long does a twenty-meter sprint take? The current world record is 2.62 seconds! And how long did Liu Ruoxi need? The answer is 0.93 seconds! This was an ability she had chosen for herself from among the spoils of war collected by Shen Hao, named Swift Step! ... Although it was just a White Level 1 Talent, Shen Hao had managed to accumulate six of them overnight, and all were stacked on Liu Ruoxi. By the time he added the fifth one, it had already become White Level 2, making it the first White Level 2 ability among all the Chosen Ones! With her continuously improving constitution, Liu Ruoxis all-out sprint burst out with a speed she hadnt even anticipated! Her long hair was pulled straight back in that brief instant, and her legs seemed to be constantly rolling with heat, and before anyone in front of the camera could react, Liu Ruoxi had already dashed into the building! But she didnt swing her sword; instead, she fiercely threw down a round little ball! Buzz! An extremely piercing buzzing sound erupted at that moment, and all the survivors inside the building clutched their ears in pain. Even the viewers in front of the TV could hear the piercing buzz through their screens, and the Blood Demons were in extreme agony, with even the blood spreading from their bodies erupting into countless tiny ripples! Now was the moment! Liu Ruoxi had already prepared earplugs, and although she was also affected by the Shock Sound Bomb, the impact was minimal. Her long sword, carrying a cold glint, effortlessly sliced through the neck of a Blood Demon. At the same time, gunfire erupted! The soldiers, who were prepared to fire, did so mercilessly. Their shooting, honed through countless training sessions, was extremely accurate. Even with Ice Bombs, they still managed to precisely hit the necks of their targets, and together with Liu Ruoxis sword strikes, they displayed a highly efficient slaughter right before the cameras. Compared to the bloody scene earlier, this moment exhilarated countless people, exciting them to scream out loud! So awesome! Thats right, kill all these monsters! Revenge! Revenge! Did anyone catch that? That instant sprint just blew my mind! I declare, from today onward, I am this Chosen One Misss number one fan! Damn it, Im enlisting right now! Lets kill them all! The scene was as exhilarating and invigorating as it had been bloody and terrifying before! The most primal slaughter brought out the most primal emotions! Not to mention Liu Ruoxis movements were so swift and sharp, the most realistic combat was something no movie or design could ever match in thrill! The Blood Demons, even wishing to fight back, were simply no match for the fierce gunfire and the formidable swordsmanship! A dozen Blood Demons, under Liu Ruoxis surprise attack and concentrated firepower, became mere dried-up corpses in just a dozen seconds. A dozen seconds to kill four hundred? It would only take a dozen seconds to kill you all too! Even the reporter was so excited that his voice broke. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, when Liu Ruoxi stopped, looking at the disaster strewn before her, at those nearly collapsing survivors clearly suffering from severe psychological trauma, her heart held little joy from defeating the enemy or earning points. This war, although just beginning, had already accumulated hatred and blood debts beyond forgiveness! Thank you, thank you! A woman seemed to be scrambling over, apparently to express thanks, yet perhaps too terrified, and she fell right in front of Liu Ruoxi. But as Liu Ruoxi was just about to help her up, an Ice Bomb hit right at their feet. Be careful, there might still be Blood Demons lurking. Liu Ruoxis actions paused for a moment. It was in that moment that the woman in front of them suddenly erupted. However, the warriors, already on alert, opened fire instantly, and Liu Ruoxi reacted even quicker, retreating rapidly backward as she instinctively slashed with her long sword. As the Blood Demon fell, a long gash also appeared on her arm. This scene was also captured on camera. All the viewers, who were extremely excited just moments before, gradually calmed down. The shock of that moment frightened many, and the injuries on Liu Ruoxi made them realize the dangers of battle. Their enemies would disguise, deceive, and use every opportunity to confront them; danger seemed to be everywhere. But at that moment, Liu Ruoxi turned her head to look outside, at the soldiers who were quickly approaching, and for the first time, a smile appeared on her face. Thank you for the warning, I was careless just now, she said. Please stay alert, not all the Chosen Ones are as strong as the team leader, said the captain of the soldiers, glancing at Liu Ruoxis arm and breathing a sigh of relief since the wound was not deep. The upcoming battle would greatly rely on the formidable combat power of the Chosen Ones. Understood, such a mistake wont happen a second time! Liu Ruoxi nodded solemnly. She quickly walked out. She still had to go to the second building, even the medics were wrapping her wound as they walked. The reporter seemed to realize something at that moment and hurriedly carried the camera as he ran towards her. Are you alright? A minor injury, it was my mistake, she replied. Many viewers want to know why a girl like you would risk coming to such a dangerous battlefield. Is it just because you are a Chosen One? Liu Ruoxi stopped in her tracks, turned her head towards the camera. Her fair face, aside from the ferocious wound, was now also smeared with a lot of fresh blood. Did you see what just happened, do we need to say more? she said, her voice calm, but her eyes seemed to be ablaze, This war is not just a soldiers war, not just a battle for powerful Chosen Ones, but a global one, a fight for our entire civilization, for every human being! Instead of fearing and running away, we should choose to fight. This question was, in fact, pre-discussed. But at that moment, Liu Ruoxis answer was also from the heart. She was exceedingly grateful that she was a Chosen One and that she had come here and picked up the long sword. After saying this, she didnt waste any more time and turned around, quickening her steps towards the next battlefield. The camera focused on her retreating figure. The reporter seemed to be saying something with fervor, but Liu Ruoxi didnt listen anymore; her eyes only saw the second building, and her heart focused only on the enemies. She needed to be quicker! Perhaps even she herself hadnt realized that deep within her spirit, such intense combat motivation could be harbored. But just then, a voice suddenly came through the earpiece. Well done, and well spoken. Team leader! Liu Ruoxis face burst into joy. Chapter 38 - 38: Promises Last Forever Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Promises Last Forever Yes, at this time, Shen Hao had already gotten involved and connected to the main command channel. He hadnt slept much, only about three hours. However, he had found an Energy Potion from the store, so his condition had somewhat recovered. Within White Level 3, there were indeed quite a few useful items, this level was more substantial than Shen Hao had anticipated. Still, there were no items capable of discerning Blood Demons, and the difficulty of leveling up had increased several times. To ascend to White Level 4, one needed a total of five hundred thousand points, even controlling Blood Demons would require about two thousand of them. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ... If by killing, almost five thousand were needed. Additionally, there was his own personal level. Shen Hao had just checked, his personal level had risen to Level 2, including his Talent level, which seemed to have synchronized with his personal level, also reaching Level 2. However, leveling up didnt bring much change to his panel. [Constitution: 13] [Spirit: 16] [Transcendent: 9] Compared to what he saw in the morning, each had only increased by one point, that is, his overall strength had grown by twenty percent, but his level had already reached Level 2. This made Shen Hao realize that this level wasnt a breakthrough in realm, but should only be a composite summary of actual data, and it should not include Talent, only referencing the three major data sets, reflecting the levels of the basic three dimensions. Otherwise, his strength was definitely more than just Level 2. But no matter what, gaining points, upgrading the store level, and enhancing the strength level were paths laid out in front of every Chosen One. The Blood Demons on your side have always been in a hidden state, without any strength enhancement, Shen Hao said in the channel, With your current strength and equipment, you should be able to handle it, I wont come over. Be extra cautious, and report anything unusual immediately. Understood! Liu Ruoxi felt a bit disappointed upon hearing the team leader wouldnt come. However, thinking that the team leader had already gotten involved, she also felt a great sense of reassurance. In just one day, Shen Haos strength had already become deeply respected. With him around, no matter what, the Blood Demons in this city wouldnt be able to wreak havoc! Liu Ruoxis steps had even become much more steady and firm. At this moment, Shen Hao was walking towards the armed helicopter that had landed on the field, listening to Dong Gongs report on the current situation. The helicopters rotor blades whipped up a violent wind that blew his clothes and hair around. Shen Hao had already made a decision in his heart. To the hospital! Which hospital has had the highest patient mortality rate recently? Its the Third People Hospital, Dong Gong said, his tone equally heavy. Only just now had they noticed that the death rate in the Third People Hospital had increased significantly in the past month. This was also considering the possibility of underreporting. The entire hospital, as if invisibly, had become a Demon Cave, a den belonging to monsters, continuously devouring human lives! Then lets go to that one! Shen Hao already had a plan in his heart. But, team leader, Dong Gong expressed some concern, If that hospital has truly been controlled by Blood Demons, its not just about hiding. Your level will also need time to rise. Yes, mere parasitism wouldnt increase the mortality rate. The Blood Demon can enhance its ability by devouring humans! Even if Shen Hao had a powerful talent and had become the Chosen One, it was only for one day, or even just from last night that he had started to enhance his personal level. For safetys sake, it would have been best to investigate the hospital after a period of substantial growth in strength. However, Shen Hao had vetoed this. I dont do things when Im not certain. Delaying it a bit further might be more prudent, but this is not a situation where one can be overly cautious. Since he had already sensed something was amiss, he needed to deal with itotherwise, he had to either risk alarming the enemy by preventing people from entering, or pretend to be unaware of the situation and continue to watch as patient after patient who should have been seeking healing fell deeper into the abyss. Neither option was a choice for Shen Hao. Moreover, when he said he was confident, it wasnt just talk. Although the new mod had not yet been activated, the strongest reassurance he could have was the Sovereign, but being the Sovereign level, naturally, was not so simple, being a talent only one in a billion Chosen Ones could possibly have. Among his current three abilities, the first ability, Cosmic Level Rank, was too mysterious and its specific use was unknown. However, the third ability, Sovereign Suppression, had already proved its might, for so far Shen Hao had instantly killed any Blood Demon he faced. The second ability, Absolute Control Power, also had applications powerful enough to be considered an ace up his sleeve. At this moment, Shen Hao opened the store, selecting special items one by one, pinning them for easy access. Frenzy Pill, Blood Explosion Pill, Demon Suppressing Pill, Blood Rage Pill Just by hearing the names, one could understand the effects of these potions and elixirs. All were meant for bursting forth with power in a short period of time. Although all would bring certain side effects, as a Sovereign, could he really be harmed by his own power? Even if the power was borrowed temporarily, it would still be utterly under his control! Shen Hao had ample confidence in this! It was just as well that there were no items like Evil Gods Power or Cursed Power in the White Level 3 store, otherwise he would dare to use those too! Since that is the case, Dong Gong seemed to sense Shen Haos confidence and suddenly asked, Then, should we arrange some cameras for you? In that regard, you decide, Shen Hao wasnt concerned, All I can say is, the promises I made before are still valid. What promise? To bring death to any Blood Demon that dared to appear before him! Understood! Dong Gong now had no hesitations, The livestream from Liu Ruoxis side was very effective. This shows that we really need some more straightforward and potent demonstrations in our promotional work. Yes. Liu Ruoxis performance was quite remarkable, although there were mistakes and injuries towards the end, but this only spurred on peoples anger and courage. If such a young girl could dare to enter such a terrifying, dangerous battlefield, could gamble her life in combat with a Blood Demon, then why couldnt these people, even if not Chosen Ones, muster at least the courage to confront and fend off such dangers? This was not some unbeatable monster! One might say that in this unprecedented war, the importance of the battlefield of public opinion was in no way less significant than that of the actual battlefield, because people must have the courage to face, struggle against, and coordinate, in order to most effectively curb the spread of the Blood Demons and to extract them most efficiently from the masses. And at this moment, no one possessed a more potent force than Shen Hao did! Immediately, Dong Gong went to make arrangements. Chapter 39 - 39: Watching the Big Shot Slaughter the Blood Demon! Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Watching the Big Shot Slaughter the Blood Demon! Just as the armed helicopter arrived above the Third Hospital, viewers in front of the television noticed a switch in the camera angle, and a new reporter appeared on the screen. Ladies and gentlemen, Donghua City has now completely turned into a battlefield. According to the latest news, in just the past half hour, more than twenty locations have seen the emergence of Blood Demons. The army and the Chosen One have engaged in multiple battles with these Blood Demons. A small screen appeared on the display, filled with various combat footage. The fierce Blood Demons, unable to resist under the dense firepower, combined with some flashy and fierce battles from the Chosen Ones, made the intensity of the battlefield palpable even through the screen. The current battle situation is stable, although there have been some deaths and sacrifices. However, every Blood Demon that is spotted is quickly eliminated. Shen Hao, the leader in charge of this cleanup campaign in Donghua City, has decided to conduct a preliminary inspection of important facilities such as hospitals, fire stations, and police stations.. The mention of Shen Haos name immediately invigorated many people. ... Even those who were unfamiliar with the name Shen Hao understood who he was after hearing such remarks. Suddenly, many people became excited. He finally appears! I was wondering why I hadnt seen that Chosen One bigshot; it turns out he was inspecting important departments first. Show him, I want to see the bigshot annihilating the Blood Demons! Those Blood Demons must have revealed themselves early because they were afraid of bigshot Shen Hao. Stop talking and just show it! With the situation developed to this point, and following the recent battle of Liu Ruoxi, it could be said that at this moment, everyone across the country watching this battle of Donghua City, as well as the people in Donghua City themselves, who were in panic and tension, all eagerly hoped to see the Blood Demons defeated! Their fighting spirit was ignited! Only by completely crushing, eliminating, and slaughtering the Blood Demons could they vent their feelings and experience relief amidst this suffocating tension. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And speaking of who could easily achieve this it was none other than Shen Hao, who had casually identified and crushed a Blood Demon amongst the crowd that morning! Ordinary people didnt know what a Purple Epic Talent was; they could only see this kind of power! It was as if heeding the call of the people, the camera finally switched. But instead of showing Shen Hao, it shifted to the front of the hospital. The bright shining words Donghua City Third Hospital appeared there as a large squad of fully armed warriors disembarked from the military vehicles, swiftly setting up defenses and firepower points, encircling the entire hospital. These were not special equipment squads; this was also at Shen Haos request. In the situation where there was a lack of special equipment, he needed only ordinarily equipped soldiers here. The goal wasnt to deal with Blood Demons but to care for the survivors and slightly hinder any escaping Blood Demons. However, this arrangement was enough for people to guess what was going on. The hospital! I guessed it earlier! Hospitals, schools, these are the places most likely to have problems! Going to the hospital now, definitely cannot be alone with doctors! Exactly, its best to have networked cameras everywhere! Clearly, the wisdom of the netizens could not be underestimated; indeed, ever since the mornings press conference disclosed the intelligence, numerous practical suggestions had emerged online in this short period of time. At this moment, seeing such a rigorous readiness, everyone also began to feel nervous. Because they realized that if there were indeed problems inside the hospital it might mean the entire hospital was compromised! This is Donghua City Third Hospital. The reporters voice also carried a hint of barely concealed tension, Due to the earlier evacuation instructions, there are now only one thousand three hundred inpatients and accompanying relatives left in the hospital, along with one hundred and thirty-six doctors and nurses who still stand by their posts. Thirty minutes ago, the Battle Command Center of Donghua City had already issued instructions to the hospital, asking that all personnel, except for the special patients in the ICU, gather at Big Mouth for inspection. We can see that the helicopter carrying Team Leader Shen Hao has already arrived overhead! The camera panned up, the roaring sound of the helicopters blades drawing nearer and nearer. After descending to a height of seven or eight meters, Shen Hao, dressed in simple clothing, leapt directly down. He landed steadily on the ground. In just the moment he appeared on camera, countless people became excited. The drone even gave him a close-up, Shen Haos expression was utterly calm, with not a trace of nervousness! He, all alone, crossed the defense line and walked toward the hollow hospital entrance. This scene seemed to carry a unique symbolism! However, just then, a rustling noise suddenly came from off-screen, and the drones camera began to move, revealing a scene that made everyones pupils constrict. One after another, hospital beds with wheels continuously slid out from the doorway! Yes, just sliding out, unpushed by anyone, yet not stopping at all, each one lay with a patient, some even with IVs and monitoring equipment still attached. Continuously flowing, densely packed, filling the entire entrance! Even the slowest to react could tell something was off from such a scene. Many were already furiously typing on the internet! These are all Blood Demons! Damn, this is a Demon Cave! Oh my God! Shen Hao, you better retreat first, there are too many Blood Demons! Right, just launch the missiles and explode it! Everyone inside must already be dead! My heavens!!! Even the host was trembling somewhat and couldnt find the words to say, as each soldier clenched their weapon tightly, the muzzles aiming at every person on those hospital beds! Not until they saw a person in a white coat, leading a group of doctors, nurses, and relatives, walking out from the entrance and standing there steadily. Everyone stood there, staring back at Shen Hao. Between them lay a multitude of hospital beds, a multitude of patients. This scene made everyones spirits tighten fiercely! There was no longer any need for any hopes, any doubts! These were all Blood Demons! The camera moved, focusing on the man at the front. The hosts voice, slightly trembling, came through, That man, is the head of Donghua City Third Hospital, his name is Zhuang Tianze, fifty-three years old, also a specialist in neurology, has saved countless lives in his life, but now, now Though a professional host, for the first time in her life, she faltered in front of the camera. But Shen Haos voice, in this indescribable feeling of suffocation, saved her. Seeing me, yet you did not run away, Shen Haos eyes gradually lit up with starlight as he swept over the group, Youre quite bold. Chapter 40 - 40: I am the Sovereign, Invincible! Chapter 40: Chapter 40: I am the Sovereign, Invincible! In Shen Haos eyes, all the people before himwhether they be doctors, nurses, accompanying family members, or those lying on the hospital bedswere all Blood Demons! One could imagine that some of them had probably been turned into Blood Demons within the last two or three hours. If Shen Hao hadnt come here and let these Blood Demons know they could no longer hide, perhaps every person who walked into this hospital would be infected! Isnt this you asking us to come out and face your inspection? the Blood Demon possessing Zhuang Tianze said with a smile, spreading his arms, Now, weve all come! They were merely Blood Demons, but at this moment, their arrogance, wantonness, and even wildness were on full and unrestrained display. Coupled with the densely packed hospital beds and the empty gaze of the patients, everyone felt a chilling sensation. ... Many viewers in front of the television even covered their mouths, trembling with fear all over. On one hand, they were oppressed by the Blood Demons aura; on the other, they were terrified by the staggering number of them. A few Blood Demons in the crowd might just be prey, but the appearance of a large number of Blood Demons could make people feel an omnipresent danger! The fear of the people stemmed from being unable to imagine what would happen if they entered this hospital! Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even the soldiers who had undergone rigorous training had their muscles tensed and were gripping their weapons tightly! Team leader, the situation is a bit dire; the number of Blood Demons far exceeds our expectations. Dong Gongs voice also rang in Shen Haos earpiece, There are probably no survivors inside, why not just cleanse the place with heavy firepower? We would lose many points that way, Shen Hao spoke soothingly, Dont worry, numbers mean nothing to me. Indeed, it didnt matter. By now, Shen Hao had more or less understood what he was relying on to detect the Blood Demons. Humans, though frail, also contained some incredible potential, including some perceptions that were temporarily difficult to explain with science, intuition or sixth sense being among them. The perceptions of ordinary people are vague, sometimes working and other times not. However, after acquiring the Talent of Sovereignty, Shen Hao was able to control everything about himself, naturally including this intuition. Thats why he could accurately identify the Blood Demons, and by the same token, he could also accurately sense danger. Now, facing these more than one thousand five hundred Blood Demons, Shen Hao felt no sense of danger at all! Yes, absolutely none! Just as he had said, to him, numbers might truly mean nothing. But Shen Haos gaze settled on the leading Blood Demon. You seem, a bit different, he squinted slightly. Can you actually tell? the Blood Demon wearing Zhuang Tianzes appearance didnt lessen his smile, looking at Shen Hao mockingly, You must be the Chosen One with a Purple Epic Talentimpressive. A one in ten thousand chance among Chosen Ones, maybe you are the most powerful Chosen One of the entire Human Civilization. Shen Hao remained silent. But just this exchange had already revealed quite a bit of information. The Blood Demons actually knew about the Talents of Chosen Ones! In fact, when Shen Hao spoke of differences, he was not referring to strength or aura, but to the fact that this Blood Demon seemed more sentient. From what was known so far, once Blood Demons exposed their true form and stopped disguising themselves, their eyes would be empty, their emotions null, only showing reverence in the face of the Sovereigns Suppression and instinctive fear in the face of death. However, this Blood Demon seemed different. He no longer disguised himself, but his eyes carried a bloodthirsty, mocking, and mad look. ` Contrasted with the emptiness of the other Blood Demons around, it created a sharp distinction. Shen Haos silence didnt affect it in the least; instead, it made the smile on its face even more ferocious. Too bad, you discovered it too late. Let me guess your level, Level 1? Or Level 2? Do you know my level? The Blood Demon raised a hand, with four fingers upright, Level 4! This is the power amassed from one hundred and twelve humans. The disparity between us has grown so large you cant even imagine! If not for Mothers order to stay hidden, I wouldve longed to taste the flavor of the strongest Chosen One! Never would I have thought youd come to me on your own, so struggle as you might for my entertainment, insignificant food! With the last sentence, the Blood Demons body began to swell rapidly, no longer just oozing blood; even its muscles roiled and transformed, as sharp, chilling bones rapidly spread from the bloated, twisted flesh. Within seconds, a monster standing three to four meters tall, covered in flesh and bone spurs, appeared before the camera! Roar! The roar burst from its Big Mouth, and one could even see visible waves of air tumbling forth! A monster! This is a true monster! At this moment, countless people turned pale, and even through the screen, they could feel the terror of this monster! This wasnt on the same level as any of the other Blood Demons before! The difference was visible to the naked eye! Somepeople were frantically typing on their keyboards. Run! Only heavy weaponry can deal with such a monster! There are still over a thousand Blood Demons! We must cover Shen Haos retreat; if he dies, who can differentiate the monsters! Two levels difference?! My God! It has consumed over a hundred people! Perhaps not everyone thought Shen Hao wasnt a match, but all understood the importance of Shen Hao. At this moment, anxiety gripped countless individuals! However, it seemed like the Blood Demon didnt want to waste any more time. Lifting its sharp claws, it swiped lightly. In an instant, red blood surged forth from all the Blood Demons, forming into various weapons. Every patient, every doctor, every nurse, at that moment, became a ferocious monster, leaping and charging wildly! From beds, trees, buildings, and even mid-air Under the cameras gaze, it was as if a monstrous blood sea had erupted! Even the reporters screamed aloud at the moment, more faces turned white as they closed their eyes, unable to discern if the screams were from the television or their own. Even Dong Gong at this time was clenching his fists, his spirit stretched to the utmost! However! Shen Haos expression remained calm. Because he felt no danger! Indeed, he had prepared a series of drugs, but even facing these thousand-plus Blood Demons, and even facing the monster far more gruesome and horrifying than the average Blood Demon, he still felt no danger. So thats how it is. It seemed Shen Hao had understood something. He didnt retreat but instead took a step forward toward the seemingly endless tide of Blood Demons. I am the Sovereign, thus invincible! Chapter 41 - 41: Super Explosive! Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Super Explosive! Dominator pressure, accompanied by that step, was unleashed in full force! Brilliant starlight burst from Shen Haos eyes, easily breaking through some supposedly unbreakable limits under the influence of will and Talent; the invisible pressure almost materialized in that instant! Boom! The formless roar shattered and impacted everything! All the Blood Demons rushing at him wailed as they fell, even those leaping in midair seemed to crash down as if pressured by a heavy force! The thudding sounds of impacts resonated densely. ... Looking around, the fallen Blood Demons spread out layer by layer as if a towering wave of blood was forcibly suppressed! And behind Shen Hao, an indistinct figure, high on a throne surrounded by stars, faintly emerged. This made the scene not look like an attack by Blood Demons, but rather like submission and worship! Such a strong visual impact, even through the camera lens, allowed everyone to clearly feel it! In front of the television, most people still had fear on their faces, even screaming loudly a moment ago as if they could already see Shen Hao being torn apart; but now, the great contrast stuck their screams in their throats, leaving them stunned, incredulously staring at the scene before them. One against one thousand five hundred Blood Demons. In an instant, the Blood Demons were kneeling in submission! It wasnt until a good while later that the internet finally exploded! So freaking awesome ahhhh!!! What the hell just happened? Damn! Crazy awesome! Why is he so powerful that hes not even in the same dimension as other Chosen Ones?! I was wrong! I was so naive, I even told the big guy to run Invincible! Invincible! Invincible! The screen was filled with all sorts of chaotic comments, mostly crazy ? and ! The scene was so shocking that it was beyond description in words! Apart from shouting, people didnt know how to release their emotions at that moment! The world has changed dramatically, with the appearance of Chosen Ones and Blood Demons all in such a short time; even though some people were aware of the existence of superpowers, it was hard to imagine that someone could be so strong! Over one thousand five hundred Blood Demons! Among them, there were Blood Demons far stronger than the average! As some people say, watching the performance of other Chosen Ones previously felt more like a novelty, even if the recent live broadcasts of some Chosen Ones battles involved defeating Blood Demons one by one with every stroke and thrust. The seemingly strongest among them would still get injured! But this scene was completely on another level! One against a thousand, an instantaneous obliteration! Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not just ordinary people, at this moment, even those business and political leaders, even Dong Gong and everyone in the Intelligent Group, were clenching their fists, caught in unspeakable awe. At this moment, in front of this scene, perhaps only Shen Hao was the calmest one. Even that Level 4 Blood Demon, still maintaining its huge form and standing in place, seemed to have fallen into an unexpected silence. But it still reacted rather quickly. I see, it continued to sneer viciously, it seems that numbers indeed have no meaning to you, but maintaining such intensity of power has already reached its limit, hasnt it? Your current state Boom! Shen Haos eyes flashed with starlight as the overwhelming suppression burst forth, bypassing all the Blood Demons and slamming fiercely into this particular Blood Demon. It could no longer utter a word, its entire body abruptly collapsing heavily to the ground! In its nimble eyes, there was unbelievable fear. Some powers can only be understood through personal experienceto know their terror! Do all Level 4 Blood Demons talk as much as you? Shen Hao stepped forward, and wherever he passed, all the prostrate Blood Demons scrambled to clear a clean path through the sea of blood for him. The so-called Level 4 Blood Demon was now trembling with fear, seeming to want to shrink back, but the extreme trembling suppressed all its actions, including its thoughts. It could no longer think about why this was happening because at that moment, in their eyes, in their spirits, it seemed like there was only one indescribable and magnificent existence It was Shen Hao, who was slowly approaching! No, no The Level 4 Blood Demon, sensing the impending doom, twisted its faceoriginally horrific and ferociousin fear, tears as big as beans continuously streaming out. The drones camera even gave it a close-up. Weak, pitiful, and helpless. This stark contrast produced an indescribable sense of absurdity; even with its massive and fierce form, it seemed not scary at all. Since you like talking so much, why not say something useful? Shen Hao stood in front of the Blood Demon, stopped, looked down upon the massive figure utterly prostrate on the ground, and slowly asked, How did you come to know about the Chosen One? Indeed, humans discovered the Blood Demons and learned that they could obtain points from them only yesterday. But this one already knew about the Level. Unless a Chosen One had told them these details in this short time, Shen Hao tended toward another answer the Blood Demons had long known about the Chosen Ones intelligence, and even more likely, they knew about the existence of the Civilization Trial and that they themselves were part of the Trial! It was the Matrix, the Matrix told us. Experiencing that deep, universe-like gaze, this Level 4 Blood Demon was clearly at its limit, utterly unable to resist Shen Haos will. The Matrix of the Blood Demons in Donghua City should also be in Donghua City, Shen Hao seemed unsurprised by the answer, merely asking calmly, Where is it hiding? She she. This Level 4 Blood Demon, filled with fear, trembling, was about to reveal something when suddenly, its gaze shifted. Chosen One, a hoarse female voice emanated from the Blood Demons vocal cords, sounding more like the vibration of blood, with a disturbing, viscous texture, You are indeed very strong, stronger than I anticipated, but you will not find me, nor will you save your civilization. Shen Hao looked down at her, or rather, at the Matrix hiding behind this Blood Demon. A hint of mockery appeared at the corner of his mouth. Look at you, hiding and not daring to meet my gaze, and you think youre fit to pry into my civilization? Pathetic humans, you utterly fail to understand our greatness, you. Getting impatient? Shen Hao abruptly cut off its sharply rising voice, Save your words till I dig you out. Werent you here to kill your offsprings? What are you waiting for? Get on with it, Ive already taken the points, its just the trouble that remains. He had already tested last night that killing the Blood Demon after taking it under control did not yield any more points. Now that the Matrix had revealed itself, it wouldnt dare leave even one survivor for the humans. Chapter 42 - 42: Parasite Failure Chapter 42: Chapter 42: Parasite Failure Shen Hao had been vying for time with the matrix the previous night, and after the whole night, he had already fully understood the matrixs style. At this moment, he no longer hoped to uncover more information, so he turned away and left without looking back. The drones camera, in this moment, focused on the Blood Demons incredulous and furiously angry gaze, which even carried a clear sense of fear. However, it now had to personally kill over a thousand of its offspring because these offspring had all been stripped of their will by awe. Subsequently, all the Blood Demons emitted cries of agony and a mist of blood arose from them. Including the so-called Level 4 Blood Demon, all turned into dried-up corpses in the wake of Shen Haos departure. ... It was as if they were honoring the king with their own deaths! This scene was faithfully recorded and rapidly broadcasted throughout the entire country, even the whole world! It left an unforgettable impression on all who witnessed it and injected immense courage into those who were steeped in fear. At least they now knew that humans could be so powerful! However, garnering more fans unintentionally was not Shen Haos biggest gain this time. Points were. Over sixteen hundred Blood Demons, in one breath, brought him a total of three hundred and forty thousand points and about two hundred dropped items! More than what he had gained the entire previous night! Especially that Level 4 Blood Demon. Shen Hao had paid special attention to it, controlling this Level 4 Blood Demon had provided him with over three thousand two hundred points, which was more than fifteen times the norm for ordinary Blood Demons. Of course, given the strength of this Blood Demon, the number of points was actually too few. But there had been a Blue Talent drop! [Electric Shock] In the past, Shen Hao had acquired many [Basic Electric Shock], but this ability lacked the word basic and was also a Blue Rare Level. Obviously, it was more powerful. However, after a brief consideration, Shen Hao still did not rush to use it. Firstly, his personal strength hadnt hit a ceiling yet; adding such a purely offensive method didnt really matter at this point. Secondly, although the Blue Talent was good, it was just Rare Level, and he wasnt aware of the ability bars substitution situation, there was no rush to use it, keeping each slot available for a better ability. Thirdly, perhaps due to his cheating-level acquisition of the Mythical Talent, Shen Hao also anticipated that, in selecting future abilities, he might similarly cheat. There are less than thirty thousand points left until the Level 4 Mall, Shen Hao checked his total points at this point. The upgrade of the mall was undeniably crucial for the trials; he had a faint premonition that the White Level 4 Mall might undergo a transformation. After all, five hundred thousand points was theoretically a significant threshold. If not for the Blood Demons coming in droves, even he wouldnt have accumulated this many points so quickly. Continue to examine other key facilities, Shen Hao boarded the helicopter and ordered. Yes! Dong Gongs voice was filled with vigor. Clearly, the influence of Shen Haos unbeatable power affected not just the ordinary civilians. But also those who were fighting on the front lines! As the news began to spread, and as more and more people learned that Shen Hao had eliminated over fifteen hundred Blood Demons in an instant, including so-called Level 4 Blood Demons, both the Chosen Ones and ordinary warriors grew increasingly spirited in battle. Even ordinary people became more cooperative. For they knew that the balance of victory in the battle of Donghua City had overwhelmingly tipped in their favor the moment Shen Hao stepped forward and displayed such formidable power! Victory was now just a matter of time. Afterwards, Shen Hao also began to get busy. Starting from vital departments, one after another was quickly scrutinized; many Blood Demons were still dug out, either by revealing themselves because they knew they could not hide, or by attempting to prematurely flee, trying to escape the citys blockade. However, their scales were not large and in front of Shen Hao, they couldnt even accomplish a final bloody slaughter, each turning into points. The examination among the civilians also started to proceed in an orderly manner. From one neighborhood to another, all the residents of the entire city appeared before Shen Hao in sequential order, striving for not a single one to be missed. And somewhat reassuringly, the number and incidence of Blood Demons were clearly decreasing. It seems that the Third Hospital is probably the biggest Demon Cave, Dong Gong spoke over the communication channel, Weve already reviewed one million one hundred twelve thousand people, with this efficiency, it will all be done in no more than two days, team leader, youve worked hard. This isnt tough, the sooner we clean out the Blood Demons, the better, said Shen Hao, who was by then aboard a helicopter, looking at the summary report just handed to him. It was already ten oclock at night, and the review had not yet stopped. Including yesterday, a total of three thousand six hundred twenty-four Blood Demons had been found and dealt with. At present, only Donghua No.1 Middle School and Donghua Third Hospital were the areas heavily infested with Blood Demon parasites, other places were much better. It is estimated that the total number of Blood Demons should be around five thousand or so, roughly one thousandth of Donghua Citys total population. But considering that the Blood Demons had appeared for no more than a month, this ratio was actually quite alarming. Because the spread of Blood Demons would accelerate, if really left unchecked, it would turn into something like that town in the Northern Alliance, where in just one month, all eight thousand plus people in the town became Blood Demons! In addition, the mood of the public is gradually stabilizing, we keep adjusting and optimizing the review process, the probability of civilian casualties is constantly decreasing Dong Gong continued his verbal report. Realizing the potential countermeasures of the Blood Demons, they were also constantly adjusting their strategy. They no longer notified civilians to come out for review, but instead deployed military assaults to quickly take over every floors entrance, then let the civilians come out of their rooms in sequence, keeping a distance. In the latest review, when over twenty Blood Demons burst into attack in a neighborhood, there were zero casualties. Only a dozen civilians were injured, and the most severely injured was no longer in life-threatening danger, which was clearly an inspiring achievement. It must be said, human experience in the war against Blood Demons was also growing at an astonishing rate. Though Donghua City was fortunate to become the first city to be cleared of Blood Demons, it also became the Experience Pack for all regions nationwide, and the war experience gained here would bring great help to other regions, even to the whole world. And at this moment. Shen Hao had flipped to the final part of the report when he suddenly raised his eyebrows. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Found seven suspected Parasite Failures? Chapter 43 - 43: Identifying Blood Demons Products! Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Identifying Blood Demons Products! Thats right. Dong Gong clearly knew this, During the inspection operation in the daytime, a total of thirteen ongoing parasitic actions were discovered, among which three had been successfully parasitized, the Blood Demons were executed, three were not yet parasitized, and these seven, are suspected failures, but everyone is still in a coma, and we have sent them to the hospital and strictly guarded them. I dont know what will happen. Parasite failure. The likelihood of this situation occurring is actually very low. Based on the intelligence explored from the Blood Demon last night, during the process of being parasitized by a Blood Demon, if one struggled with all their might, there indeed was a certain probability of parasite failure. However, the problem is that the Blood Demons were also aware of this, so during the process of parasitization, they would use various means to make the parasitized lose consciousness and unable to struggle. For example, suffocation into unconsciousness or hitting certain special parts. ... If the entire parasitizing process was under the watchful eyes of the Blood Demon, then even if one woke up and struggled midway, they would still be knocked out again. The possibility of successfully resisting was really minuscule. Thats why the Blood Demons were able to hide for as long as a month. They have always been ensuring a high success rate in carrying out the parasitization. But now, with city-wide inspections and everyone on alert, and even the emergency help number 111 activated, which could send the address information to the nearest Soldier and Chosen One squad instantly upon dialing, the probability of parasitization being interrupted and prevented had indeed greatly increased, naturally raising the possibility of parasite failures. Seven cases in one day is not many. However, what exactly would happen to those who suffered parasitic failures? I have a premonition, Shen Hao suddenly spoke up, These people represent the human spirit of resistance, and it should be more than just retrieving a life. If they wake up, notify me immediately. Just one look, whether there is any difference, his intuition should be able to perceive it. Yes! Lets leave it at that for now, Shen Hao looked down at the people who were gathered below to undergo the inspection, suddenly showing a smile, On my side, there might just be some good news first. Could it be Dong Gong seemed to have realized something, his spirits lifted. Exactly that. Shen Hao didnt jump down at all, and directly on the helicopter, he released his own suppression. Several Blood Demons could no longer hide and fell down wailing. Ever since getting over three hundred thousand points in one go from the Third Hospital in the daytime, the Blood Demons had apparently received some instructions from the Matrix. Once they realized they were about to undergo inspection, they would rather expose themselves early than be exposed in front of Shen Hao. It is clear, Blood Demons have a considerable understanding of the channels through which Chosen Ones become stronger. They dared not continue giving points to Shen Hao, the formidable Chosen One. This action greatly increased the difficulty Shen Hao faced in accumulating points; even though he acquires quite a lot of feedback through equipment and abilities sent out, he still hadnt gathered the remaining thirty thousand points. And now, he finally had enough! Fifty thousand total points, obtained! White Level 4 Mall! Shen Hao didnt even bother with the people below who passed the inspection, cheering and hugging each other; he just opened the newly unlocked White Level 4 Mall. Just opening it, his eyes slightly brightened. Because, the items inside the Level 4 Mall, indeed ascended a whole level! Not to mention anything else, the most expensive item, astonishingly reached twenty-four thousand points. Exactly four times the price of the most expensive item in the White Level 3! High-density battery technology, impressive indeed, also very useful, but how come its not Blood Demon detection technology, Shen Hao felt somewhat regretful. This energy technology indeed plays a significant role in the development of civilization. Even if it could only increase the current battery energy density by two to three times, it could still spark a significant energy revolution. However, in the face of this war, what humans most urgently lack is the ability to detect Blood Demons, even to actively locate them! Otherwise, relying solely on Shen Haos naked eye for identification, how many Blood Demons could be found? Auditing a Donghua City takes three to four days., so how long would auditing the entire country take? Shen Haos gaze continuously wandered within the Level 4 Mall. The resources of the Extraordinary Domain had increased considerably, some obviously more powerful than White Level 3. The growth of strength could also become faster. But, Shen Hao was not looking for these. Until, suddenly, an item appeared before his eyes that, without his Dominator Talent, would have probably made his heartbeat accelerate in that instant! [Item Name: Sensing Talisman] [Item Level: White Level 4] [Item Description: Capable of detecting whether some items contain Spiritual Energy, sensitive response, reusable, but causes wear with a limited number of uses. It also has some detective effects on other non-Spiritual Energy extraordinary characteristics.] [Item Price: 100 points] Sensing Talisman, Sensing Talisman, can it test for Blood Demons? Shen Haos eyes grew brighter. If it only tests for Spiritual Energy, it might not be useful against Blood Demons, but with that last statement, its entirely worth a try! Not to mention, Blood Demons dont seem to be purely technological creatures! Controlling blood, strengthening through cannibalism, they must possess Extraordinary Power on their bodies, which means, using this talisman, it would be very likely to distinguish Blood Demons from ordinary people! Dong Gong! Shen Hao called out directly in the communication channel, Arrange for someone to come over right now, theres an item in the White Level 4 Mall that could likely be used to identify Blood Demons! Really? Dong Gong, at this moment, couldnt contain his excitement! Its not that he wasnt calm enough, but this matter was just too important! Not only was Shen Hao worried, but not just the high-level officials; after the existence of Blood Demons became public, the whole world was anxious about how to extract Blood Demons from the population! sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Hao indeed could do it, but he was only one person! And now, if the mall could do it, whatever the means, it would provide tremendous help in this war! If it werent for another task he had, Dong Gong would have wanted to come in person. He even temporarily put aside all other matters and quickly arranged a team to rush to Shen Haos location. Even the helicopter pilot, after hearing this brief conversation, couldnt quite contain the acceleration of his heartbeat. The flying speed inadvertently increased quite a bit. Take this and test it. Shen Hao handed over ten Sensing Talismans to the liaison personnel. Yes! The liaison personnel very carefully took the few thin yellow papers, as if they were taking heavy hope itself. Then a team quickly rushed to the testing site! Although there are no living Blood Demon captives now, there are still Blood Demons hiding in the entire city. Chapter 44 - 44: (Added to ask for follow-up readership!) Shen Hao is the trend! Chapter 44: Chapter 44: (Added to ask for follow-up readership!) Shen Hao is the trend! ` If we really wanted to test it, there could be many ways to do so. Right now, not only Shen Hao was waiting in anticipation, everyone who knew about this was eagerly awaiting the outcome! Inside the Intelligent Group, they even began discussing it quickly and excitedly. One hundred points a piece, and theres a limit on how many times it can be used, this is too expensive! If its useful, we must quickly master the method for mass production! Theres a Chosen One with the Talent Taoist? And its a Blue Talent, we can let him try it out! ... Test whether Blood Demons blood can be detected. If so, we can narrow down the range and save on Spirit Talismans by using mixed blood screening! The key is to upgrade Team Leader Shens Store Level! The method to win the war is in the mall! Before this, the Intelligent Group had already made a rough guess about the White Level 4 Mall, believing that it might contain equipment or technology that could further counter the Blood Demons. After all, if it werent for Shen Hao, just eliminating them would require a Chosen One to kill three to four thousand Blood Demons to achieve a promotion. To accumulate such a number of combat achievements in normal battles would take a considerable time, even for those with Blue Talents. If the Level 4 Mall obtained through such efforts turned out to be ordinary, it would be out of proportion with the difficulty of promotion, and the Chosen One Mall would seem more like false hope. After all, Shen Haos emergence was entirely a stroke of luck against the odds. More than one person was guessing that Shen Haos Talent wasnt just at the Purple Epic level. That kind of power that transcends levels and disregards numbers was truly shocking! The time needed for testing wasnt long. Ten Spirit Testing Talismans were precisely used in various experiments. Whether it was detecting Blood Demons in battle, testing the blood of Blood Demons, or using mixed screening to test everyones blood. The answer exhilarated everyone. It works! Dong Gong quickly reported back to Shen Hao, Moreover, the lower the concentration of the substance being tested, the less it consumes. Direct detection of a Blood Demon individual can only be used once, but if its detecting a mix of fifty peoples blood, it can be used up to twenty times effectively. Unfortunately, a mix of a hundred peoples blood can no longer be detected, it seems like the Extraordinary characteristics are below the minimum detection range. Have you reported this? Shen Hao was equally happy, but quickly got to the point. It has been reported, but if we want to carry out this kind of detection nationwide, even just preliminary screenings, the number of Spirit Talismans needed would be incredibly large, Dong Gong quickly explained. Before we master the method for large-scale production, we can only give priority to the screening of management groups and key units, especially military units. These are the organizations where infiltration by the Blood Demons must be prevented to the greatest extent possible. Alright, since its useful, Ill exchange for a batch right away for emergency use, Shen Hao agreed. After the initial anticipation, he had realized that unless they could master the mass production of these talismans, relying solely on exchanges made it very difficult to carry out a comprehensive selection. But being able to provide them to key organizations already made a tremendous difference. Just as Dong Gong had said, some institutions absolutely must not be compromised. Additionally, theres been another suggestion, Dong Gong heaved a slight sigh of relief, but continued, Some people recommend providing some of the Spirit Testing Paper to key leadership groups in other countries as a means of testing because if their order collapses and they face comprehensive defeat, we would be under tremendous pressure. . Upon hearing this, Shen Haos brows furrowed. He understood that Dong Gong was correct; his concern wasnt whether or not to give, but about how to ensure these precious talismans were used in the right places. ` Indeed, once the Blood Demons detected by the Sensing Talismans he exchanged were killed, he would also receive points feedback. This further confirmed that the rule of points feedback was very likely operating according to his Causality conjecture. In such circumstances, overseas was a Blue Sea for acquiring points. However, while he could still exert a certain supervisory effect domestically with his current strength and irreplaceable role, control over international situations could easily become out of reach. Shen Hao was not unwilling to trust those people, but he also did not wish to test human nature. If the Sensing Talismans were to appear in large quantities and at high prices on the market, what would be the point? I can give them, but not without a price, Shen Hao finally said in a deep voice, I need to gather their top scientists to participate in the related research of the Malls technology. I must have a share in the ownership and management rights of the research institute. Moreover, every Sensing Talisman needs reliable supervision; every use must be recorded to ensure they are used where they should be. If I ever find out there has been deceit, I will never trust them again, nor will I provide any further help! Dong Gongs breath hitched, and even through the communication, he seemed to feel the overwhelming pressure at that moment! It was not Dominator pressure. But since the moment Shen Hao accomplished the feat of instantly killing more than fifteen hundred Blood Demons by himself during the day, many already realized that the upper limit of the Chosen Ones power was unfathomable! And from that moment, Shen Hao had become the one standing at the pinnacle of all Chosen Ones, the symbol representing the strongest force of the Chosen Onesand he had already deeply ingrained himself in the hearts of the people! Especially since he was not alone, nor was he simply a Superhero! He was rational, powerful, with the ability and wisdom to establish a collective of interests, expand influence, and seize power! In this crisis threatening countless lives, as long as he continued to grow stronger, continued to make saving the world, saving civilization his mission, and kept bringing benefits and a sense of security to others, more and more people would rally around him! He was still somewhat young, but already a Major Trend that could be seen clearly! Even Dong Gong himself was also one of those pursuing this Major Trend, wasnt he? I will convey your conditions and attitude, Dong Gong said respectfully. Nowadays, no matter from which aspect, Shen Haos voice could no longer be ignored by anyone. After ending the communication, Shen Hao directly exchanged for two thousand Sensing Talismans. Looking at the points that had suddenly decreased by almost half, he couldnt help but feel the importance of points. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For his personal strength enhancement, he hardly needed many. But the consumption elsewhere was boundless. Not only Sensing Talismans, but the weaponry and equipment in the White Level 4 could easily allow soldiers to take on seven or eight Blood Demons without much problem. Moreover, the Store Level was also very important. As effective as Sensing Talismans are in detecting Blood Demons, the cost is too great, and the return on investment is too low. The research that could be undertaken was likely to be ineffective. After all, its a system that humans had not encountered before. Indeed, I need to upgrade the Mall as soon as possible, Shen Hao thought to himself. Chapter 45 - 45: The Best News Chapter 45: Chapter 45: The Best News The Chosen One Mall seemed to have everything one might need, but in reality, many items were grey-white, unviewable, and not for sale. All products adhered to a certain strength limitation, and at White Level 4 Mall, one could only purchase items of that specific tier. Shen Hao flipped his hand, and two new Flying Knives hovered in front of him. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lighter and harder than the White Level 3 Flying Knives he had purchased before, the engravings on their surfaces seemed to emit a special airflow that allowed them to fly faster, as if propelled. In the hands of an ordinary Chosen One, they might perform quite well. But in Shen Haos hands, they were just so-so. No different from using a fruit knife. ... Either way, it was a one-stroke kill, no difference at all. Team Leader Shen, weve received a report from the target residential area, revealing seven Blood Demons exposed and killed, with six more people missing and currently being searched for, reported a voice from the helicopter co-pilot through the headset. Again this scenario. Then fly overhead and let me have a look, Shen Hao instructed, feeling somewhat helpless. This situation had been occurring quite frequently lately. By then, the sky was already faintly bright, and the points he was acquiring were diminishing. Clearly, the Blood Demons were preventing him from obtaining more points. In the current situation, piling up points on one person could yield greater effects. Even if other Chosen Ones obtained them, in White Level 1 and White Level 2 Malls, they could not purchase much of value. Moreover, realizing that it was increasingly difficult to engage in mass slaughters that incited fear, Blood Demons were choosing to hide more and more. Even in a city full of surveillance, it was hard to keep hiding, but with their numbers, they could greatly strain the resources and manpower. In such a large city, playing hide-and-seek was not easy. Not only were human combat experiences improving, but the Blood Demons were also increasingly displaying cunning behaviors. This was a war between two intelligent species. Should I look for Blood Demons in other cities? Shen Hao pondered internally. To unlock the White Level 5 Mall required a total of two million points. Although only four times higher, it was still a daunting number. He needed more Blood Demons. However, after a bit of contemplation, Shen Hao quickly dismissed the idea. This issue couldnt be resolved by merely moving locations. As long as a large number of people gathered, the Blood Demons could easily guess that he was coming to inspect and would take any measure to avoid appearing before him. Unless it was like the situation at the Third Hospital, where the demon cave was discovered beforehand, allowing him to launch a surprise attack to resolve it and gain a chance to earn a substantial amount of points. Shen Hao seemed to think of something and reconnected with Dong Gong. Whats the situation in the villages? Yes, the villages, especially those with close-knit relationships and mostly elderly and weak residents, with relatively isolated news, would similarly be places where Blood Demons could easily parasitize and spread! The Intelligent Group had naturally realized this as well and had dispatched personnel to investigate early on. The situation in several villages near Donghua City is indeed severe, Dong Gong had also just received the first-hand information, When our troops began to gather the villagers, many Blood Demons directly fled into the forests. The most severe village has been completely annihilated, and many skeletons have been found. Judging by the number, there might be more than one Level 4 Blood Demon. Shen Haos heart sank slightly. According to the investigation from the Third Hospital, Blood Demons consume humans to enhance their strength and also have a digestion period. The first instance of human consumption by the Blood Demon should have been twenty-two days ago. Given the hospitals facilities, it could have consumed more, but it did not, which indicates that the number of over a hundred people is already the limit for this period. This means that currently, the strength of the Blood Demons should only be between Level 4 and 5. However, this was already troublesome enough. Although a Level 4 Blood Demon is no match for Shen Hao, thats only because Shen Hao is strong. Moreover, human monitoring intensity is limited to cities and cannot possibly cover the wilderness. The perception, speed, and strength of advanced Blood Demons are not lacking, making them definitely harder to capture. However, villages a bit further away seem to be safe, Dong Gong finally shared some good news. In front of him was a map of Donghua City with several key addresses highlighted in red and connected to form a circle, The villages where Blood Demons have appeared are all relatively close to Donghua City. The Analysis Department speculates that the parasitism of Blood Demons might also have other restrictions, such as not being able to be too far from the Matrix. That is indeed possible, Shen Haos eyes brightened, The Matrix has strong control power over ordinary Blood Demons, even being able to place its consciousness within ordinary Blood Demons to speak with me. I dont believe such control is without any distance limitations. If it were so, one Matrix would be enough for the entire world. Previously, interrogation of the Blood Demon had revealed that there is more than one Matrix. There are Matrices abroad and others in different places. And the Matrix for these Blood Demons in Donghua City is right here in Donghua City! If that is really the case, then it could be considered the best news in the past few days, Dong Gong also sighed in relief slightly, According to the worst-case scenario analysis by the Analysis Department, if Blood Demons have already spread through every city and all at a one-thousandth ratio, then in two to three months, the population infested with parasites could exceed one percent of the total population, and within four to five months, it could reach ten percent! After that the Blood Demons would no longer need to hide, the ones hiding would be us. Although this is a prediction in the worst-case scenario, once the number of Blood Demons reaches a certain proportion, they can stop hiding, stop sneaking around, and brazenly consume and parasitize humans. The proportion could explode in a short amount of time. The situation where an entire town was infested, as in the Northern Alliance, is exactly such a case. From ten percent to one hundred percent might only be a matter of days! We still know too little about Blood Demons. With the Matrix present, we cant even capture any alive to conduct specific research and experiments, Shen Hao spoke gravely, However, if we can capture and control a Matrix, the situation will be completely different. Exactly! Dong Gongs tone perked up, The Analysis Department has just submitted a report on this, and I was about to send it to you, Team Leader. Although only two days have passed since the discovery of the Blood Demons, the importance of the Matrix has continued to emerge. Being able to remotely kill all Blood Demons severely hinders our research and understanding of them. Similarly, If we can capture and control a Matrix, the impact would be immeasurable. The guesses triggered by the situation in the countryside further underscored the importance of the Matrix. Even on the Chosen One panel, being the first to capture a Matrix would likely yield a special reward. Chapter 46 - 46: The Sinner of the Species Chapter 46: Chapter 46: The Sinner of the Species Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No need to look at the report, just increase the support. I demand that Donghua City be surrounded so tightly that not even air can get through, Shen Hao paused, his tone growing grave as he continued, Since it likes to play hide and seek, lets play along. Understood! Dong Gong responded. With Shen Hao there, the Matrix in Donghua City might be the easiest to catch among all the Matrices nationwide. Under no circumstances could they let it escape! Troops, drones, search dogs All support must be increased! ... After hanging up the call, Shen Hao leaned forward to peer through the helicopters window, overlooking the city below that was just brightening with dawn. In just two short days, this once familiar hometown seemed to have become completely different. The streets were eerily quiet, with only military personnel on alert and military vehicles speeding back and forth. In some places, the sound of gunfire still erupted intermittently, keeping countless people awake all night. One more day, Shen Hao looked at his external panel. The progress had already reached seventy-three percent. Shen Hao could now somewhat understand the sentiments of those civilizations in his dream. Being endowed with a Red Mythical Talent at the start gave him immense, unparalleled personal strength. But, when faced with this first Trial, he also felt extraordinarily challenged. If there were no more cheats, perhaps he could still win, but how many people would die? One percent, or ten percent? And how many would die in the next Trial? Among those extinct civilizations, there must have been chances of a Red Talent at the start, but they still perished, Shen Hao pursed his lips, his heart urgently hoping that this cheat, which gathered the last struggles of countless civilizations, would become even stronger. When facing an enemy like the Civilization Trial, all possible measures should be taken. Cheating should be done as extensively as possible! Team Leader Shen, a report has come in from the targeted neighborhood, three Blood Demons exposed and nine people missing. Hmm, fly overhead so I can review the area, Shen Hao said. Yes. As Shen Hao continued to push the review and steadily shrink the hiding spaces for the Blood Demons, in the city, within some filthy, dark corner that was so squalid you couldnt even see the sunlight if you looked up, several figures were converging. If an adult were to see the scene, they would surely find it ridiculous. Because four or five adults were kneeling reverently on the ground while three children sat squarely in front of these adults. One of them was even a girl who looked no more than three or four years old. But her expression at the moment was extremely sinister, coupled with an innocent and tender face, a glance was enough to determine this was not human, plunging the observer into an uncanny valley of terror. She was the Matrix of Donghua City! However, at this moment, she was looking discontentedly at the two children in front of her. Only the two of you came? No, three of us, a boy about seven or eight years old replied in a soft laugh, though his voice was a hoarse females, The other one cant blend in with such small children, so it had its children wait outside. Not enough! the Matrix of Donghua City raised its voice, Ive been calling for help for a whole day, why have only three come! You should be grateful. The last one, taking the appearance of a five or six-year-old boy, had a voice just as hoarse and viscous, as if it were the sound of blood vibrating. More and more human troops are rushing here, do you know how much risk we took to come and support you? Indeed, these two Blood Demons werent the children of Donghua Citys Matrix. Instead, they were the children of other Matrices. As early as the day before yesterday at Donghua No.1 Middle School, when it first locked eyes with Shen Hao, the Donghua City Matrix had sent out a distress call to the nearest other Matrices. But now, only three Matrices have come! The Matrix of Donghua City could feel the anger in the mood. Risk? Letting the Chosen One continue to live is the greatest risk! Its voice was sharp, Didnt you see that image? In such a short time, even children at Level 4 are no match for him! Thats because youre too useless! A Blood Demon Mother sneered, If it truly was such a terrifying Talent, you should have eliminated all your children right away, see how many points youve fed him. All right, another Matrix who seemed to be good-natured tried to mediate, Killing our own children is too cruel for us, but right now, the most important thing is to escort you to escape. The Donghua City Matrix was silent at the moment. Indeed, if a sufficient number of its own kind had come to support it, strong enough, maybe they could try to kill the Chosen One. But with only three, it dared not gamble. No matter what, it could not fall into the hands of the Chosen One, it had no assurance that it wouldnt lose all its courage to resist under such an extreme and terrible Talent. Just a single glance at those eyes, even through its children, could bring it unforgettable fear. Since you were able to get in, then take me out, the Matrix of Donghua City finally said. It was ready to flee. Escaping wasnt shameful, for each Matrix was a precious foundation for the revival of the civilization. Its not that easy now, human reinforcements are constantly increasing, our blending in was also due to a rare gap. We cant delay any longer. Several Parasite Failures have already appeared, you know what that kind of individual means! The Matrix of Donghua City sounded increasingly irritable, Plus that damn Chosen One, the longer we wait, the harder it will be for me to leave. The words Parasite Failure seemed to provoke something. The other two Matrices, for a moment, remained silent. After a while, the one that looked like a five or six-year-old Blood Demon finally uttered a hoarse voice. You are truly a sinner of our entire species. The Matrix of Donghua City did not respond. Now, it couldnt refute that statement. Lets move quickly, then. It was the other Matrix who spoke, We will only let the children assist you, the original bodies will stay at the furthest distance, never getting close. Also, gather all your children hidden outside the city. In times like these, you shouldnt think about keeping them anymore. In the end, if we cant escape, then go back to the embrace of the great Mother Sea swiftly, so at least when our civilization revives, you may keep some decent legacy in the annals of our history. The Matrix of Donghua City was silent for a long time before slowly speaking, Okay. How long will you need? Until tomorrow morning, those children have already been discovered, it replied Good. After setting the time, the other two Matrices withdrew their consciousness, and the two Blood Demons that woke up, seeing the Matrix in front of them, respectfully prostrated themselves on the ground. Chapter 47 - 47: Plugin Update! Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Plugin Update! In the world of the Blood Demons, the Matrix holds a position of supreme authority. Ordinary Blood Demons actually do not possess self-awareness, but rather function like machines, obeying the instructions of the Matrix and playing the role of the parasite in everything, reflecting emptily on all matters, only experiencing instinctual fear when faced with death. However, a qualitative change occurs after reaching Level 4. It seems as if the parasites merge even more thoroughly, possessing complex emotions, which may interfere with or even dictate their actions. This intelligence was also supplemented today by the Analysis Department, a group of experts. However, compared to the gains of the previous day, todays intelligence did not make any significant progress. ... Even as night fell once again, and Shen Hao had inspected most of the city, no trace of the Matrix was found. The war that was now unfolding in Donghua City had changed its form, no longer centering around gathering crowds for inspection, but rather playing a dangerous and thrilling game of hide and seek with the Blood Demons, using an increasing number of drones, all the surveillance cameras, and reports from the public. By one oclock in the morning, all residents had finally been inspected. Shen Hao temporarily returned to the base located at Donghua No.1 Middle School. In a conference room, a huge white screen displayed the map of Donghua City, with the number at the top highlighted in red. 328. Is this the current total of missing population? Shen Hao sat down, standing as he asked, Some of them should be victims, right? Indeed, some skeletons hidden by the Blood Demons have been found. Dong Gong nodded, The actual number of Blood Demons should be less than this figure. The number on the screen suddenly changed. It dropped by three. This indicated that three Blood Demons had been detected and eliminated. They could have been the Chosen One, special equipment warriors, or search teams formed by ordinary soldiers. During the day, Shen Hao had once again purchased a large number of weapons, the number of special equipment squads had multiplied several times, and together with the independent functioning Chosen Ones, the three hundred-plus Blood Demons could barely stir up any trouble. It was only a matter of time before they were completely eradicated. However, the Blood Demons, or rather the Matrix, would certainly not just sit back and wait for death. If Im not mistaken, those Blood Demons outside the city should also be showing a tendency to converge on the city, Shen Hao spoke up. Indeed, Dong Gong nodded, pointing to several spots on the edge of the map, These locations have all had sporadic Blood Demon sightings in the past two hours, infrared detection has also yielded special findings, and much evidence is indicating that those Blood Demons that fled from the villages are converging on Donghua Citythese creatures are probably trying to escort the Matrix in breaking out. This was not difficult to guess. After the identities of the Blood Demons were uncovered, the war had effectively returned to a rhythm familiar to humans. It didnt even require the Analysis Department to make a special analysis. Even a military enthusiast could probably analyze the situation quite accurately. At the moment, its nothing more than a group of dangerous elements hiding within the city, attempting to leave, while another group of dangerous elements is preparing to assist them from the outside. The Blood Demons outside the city are easier to deal with. Although they can hide and are very careful, infrared detection is our secret weapon to find them, and we have already begun the cleanup, Dong Gong continued, But those inside the city are indeed troublesome. Donghua City can be considered a large city with all kinds of complex structures and hidden corners. If the Matrix has parasitized a child or even an infant, the difficulty of finding it will increase greatly. He didnt need to be told, Shen Hao knew that this game of hide-and-seek wouldnt be easy to win. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The baby was roughly the size of a cat, and just by putting Donghua City under such strict lockdown, a significant amount of human and material resources had already been expended. Infrared surveillance covered nearly every outer area, with a massive number of drones conducting a carpet style search, and they also had to consider the Blood Demon infiltrating residents homes. Experts predicted that the search operation could last up to half a month at most if they continuously contracted the absolute control line, inching inward. That was too slow. Moreover, the Matrix would certainly choose to break out, and even more so, the time to do so could be faster and sooner, not giving them much of a chance to call in more reinforcements. Shen Hao didnt have a good solution either. After waiting for the helicopter to refuel, he stood up and said, Ill continue patrolling, and also, send a few more helicopters to circle overhead. Understood, Dong Gong said with a smile, Now, the sound of armed helicopters is very intimidating to the Blood Demons. Just hearing the noise, quite a few Blood Demons voluntarily expose themselves. This was the deterrence Shen Hao wielded now. Although it was also a means used by the Blood Demons to prevent him from gaining more points, indisputably, this situation was heartening. Even some residents could only fall asleep peacefully when they heard the helicopters hovering nearby. Shen Hao then randomly hid himself aboard one of the helicopters. Looking at his cheat panel. It had reached ninety-two percent. At most, just six more hours! He knew that the Blood Demons definitely had their ways, but that was fine, he would have his cheats! Shen Hao only hoped that the cheat would be powerful enough. Time passed bit by bit amidst the relentless search. Until the sky began to show a faint light, and then turned fully bright, signaling the official start of a new day, Shen Hao, who had been constantly watching the progress bar of the cheat, finally saw the last percentage point complete! The cheat was updated! Without any pause, the interface changed abruptly. It was still the same crude-style drawing, so rudimentary that it was only text. [Confirming the current version of Civilization Trial as 1.1491. In this version, there is a certain censorship mechanism, allowing only one cheat to be loaded every 172 hours, 25 minutes, and 14 seconds. Currently, you can choose from the following five cheats.] [Basic Database External Tool: This can access the database of the Civilization Trial to find the basic content of the current Trial (created by the Saiji Civilization).] [VIP Cheat First Edition: This cheat grants permanent VIP1 status and corresponding privileges in the Point Mall (created by the Kejin Civilization).] [Drop Hack First Edition: This cheat increases the drop rate by double (created by the Kejin Civilization).] [Points Hack First Edition: This cheat allows the user to earn double points (created by the Kejin Civilization).] [Map Cheat First Edition: Enables a map centered around the individual, searching and marking all point sources within the map range; the size of the map is determined by the users Spirit Points (created by the Saiji Civilization).] [Note: Some cheats may be prohibited from use after a significant version update, and new cheats will also be updated synchronously. Please choose carefully according to the current Trial situation to maximize effectiveness.] Chapter 48 - 48: Powerful New Plugin! Chapter 48: Chapter 48: Powerful New Plugin! Yes! At this moment, Shen Hao even fiercely clenched his fist. He didnt control his emotions at all, nor did he want to control the emotions of the moment! Although it was only a short three days, with the appearance of Blood Demons and the unfolding of the war, his expectation for external tools had grown immensely. And now, his expectations had been fulfilled! He was even somewhat impatient, wanting those Blood Demons to pay a painful price! However, before that, he still needed to make a careful selection. ... Shen Haos mood quickly calmed down. The text on the external tool interface was very clear, in the current version, he could choose only one external tool to load within a certain period, roughly calculated as over seven days and four hours. That is, choosing one from five external tools now, he would then be able to load the second one after seven days. This information on the external tools is too scant, Shen Hao tried to let the external tool suite give more information about them, but he couldnt achieve that. It seemed that the rudimentary content on this primitive interface was all there was. This undoubtedly made his choice more difficult. For instance, the Basic Database External Tool, how basic it is exactly, and how much intelligence about the Blood Demon could it provide him? Or take the Map Cheat, it seems urgently needed, but just how large is this map? If its only a few hundred meters, then with his strength enhancement, his own perception could reach that. In contrast, the three external tools manufactured by Kejin Civilization seemed to have clear and definite effects. Especially the Drop Hack and points hack. Double drops! Double points! The former would greatly increase the number of ability balls acquired, as feedback from the frontlines indicated, the ability balls had a massive impact on the strength enhancement of the Chosen One, even with the same basic three-dimensional data, a Chosen One with strong abilities could demonstrate an overwhelming martial superiority. The latter, needless to say, one could never have too many points! Swiftly upgrading the store level, was crucial for the entire trial, personal strength, and even the future development of Human Civilization! I freaking want them all! Shen Hao even burst out with a curse in his heart. It was the first time since acquiring the Dominator Talent that he felt this complete lack of desire to control his emotions. Nonetheless, a choice still had to be made. The database has too many unknowns, the store VIP also unknown, exclude them for now, drops and points are certainly important, but they are safe choices, the doubling might need some time to show a sufficient qualitative effect, as for the map its a gamble, if the range of the map is large enough, I could become the greatest fear of the Blood Demons! But if its very small, then I could also find and identify Blood Demons myself, Shen Hao didnt let himself get trapped in meaningless conflict, after analyzing the pros and cons of each external tool, he made his choice directly. Map Cheat, first edition! Right, since he could choose a second external tool after one week, then the needs of this week would become the focus. Since he was currently playing hide and seek with the Blood Demon Mother, Shen Hao was willing to bet on the strength of the Map Cheat! The moment he made his choice, he could feel through the Sovereign Talent that something had connected to his soul, on one side binding with the external tool suite, and on the other side, forming certain connections with the Chosen One panel. Simultaneously, the map unfolded in his mind! Radius three thousand four hundred meters! My current spirit is 19 points, a radius of three thousand four hundred meters, nearly seven kilometers in diameter! At this moment, Shen Hao let his joy burst forth completely. Because he knew, he had bet correctly! This Map Cheat was powerful enough! His gaze swept over the map, and Shen Hao discovered that there wasnt much on itno terrain, no buildings, just a blank space. However, as the helicopter patrolled, soon two or three red dots appeared on the map! Move two thousand meters to the four oclock direction, Shen Hao instructed. Yes! The pilot was somewhat puzzled but did not ask why. By this point, Shen Hao had already accumulated enough prestige in the hearts of these Soldiers; in such a war, no warrior wants to stand behind such a powerful presence. A distance of two kilometers, for an armed helicopter, was also just a matter of one or two minutes. Shen Hao soon realized that he could project the map annotations into his Perception whenever he wished. Under his current Perception, the two Blood Demons hiding in an abandoned house below were as clear as lights in the dark, even clear through walls, including their outlines! Even the most powerful infrared couldnt achieve such an effect. Hehe. Shen Haos mouth curved in a smile. The copilot, curious, watched him; this was the first time he had seen Team Leader Shen smile in the past two days. Had he discovered something? The next moment, he saw Team Leader Shen raise his hand and lightly flick, and two Flying Knives surrounded by currents of air plummeted down! Although the height was beyond the range of Shen Haos Telekinesis, under the powerful slingshot created by Telekinesis, the mixed soil walls could not block the sharp knives, and under the Sovereigns control, there was no possibility of them going astray! The two Blood Demons, having no time to react, were directly pierced through their necks! Points changed hands! Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The points from killing were a bit low, with a Blood Demon worth only about one hundred fifty, but at that moment, none of that mattered! Whats more significant wasplaying hide and seek while cheating, how were these Blood Demons going to hide? Shen Team Leader Shen? The copilot and pilot both stared blankly at Shen Hao, seemingly unable to grasp his actions. Or rather, they had grasped them, but were somewhat in disbelief. It wasnt until Shen Hao faintly said, There were two Blood Demons hidden there; theyve been dealt with. Send someone to handle it, that the two finally believed that Team Leader Shen had indeed been attacking the Blood Demons! But how was that possible? That was over a whopping two thousand meters away, and he simply instructed them to come over! If Team Leader Shen could do such a thing, then the Blood Demons would have no chance to hide! Yes! Suppressing his inner excitement and curiosity, the copilot quickly informed, This is Helicopter Number 4. Coordinates 54751478, Team Leader Shen has killed two Blood Demons from the air, deploying the nearest ground forces to take care of it, repeat, this is Helicopter Number 4 He hadnt finished broadcasting the notification when he heard Shen Hao give another instruction. Direction seven oclock, twelve hundred meters. Yes! The pilots voice was filled with uncontrollable excitement. Although they didnt know how Team Leader Shen had suddenly become so formidable. But, they knew. The hide and seek game was over, and the doomsday for those Blood Demons was coming! Chapter 49 - 49: The Game Has Changed Chapter 49: Chapter 49: The Game Has Changed The end of the Blood Demons was indeed approaching. If the first cheat, starting with a Red Mythical Talent, could still be considered within the play of the Civilization Trial, at most it was just good luck, then this second map cheat completely broke the rules of the Civilization Trial! Parasite? Lurking? Hiding? As long as they entered within the range of Shen Haos map, all Blood Demons had nowhere to hide! This map was clearly directly invading and obtaining the core data of the Civilization Trial, marking information based on the potential sources of points, and in the current Trial, the only source of points for the Chosen One was the Blood Demons. It could be said that from this moment on, the rules of war had completely changed with Shen Hao. ... It turned into a head-on clash with the Blood Demons! Six oclock direction, two thousand three hundred meters, Shen Hao still had three Flying Knives, which he used to easily kill three Blood Demons hidden in the sewer. Then he reported the next address. Meanwhile, at the location he had just mentioned, several Soldiers cautiously entered the house, which was already uninhabited, and at first glance, they saw a wall pierced with a hole and two withered corpses that had fallen from inside a cupboard. Two Blood Demon corpses found and recovered. The captain reported over the channel, and from the hole in the wall, one could clearly see the sky and even the distinct trajectory of the attack. From hundreds of meters up in the helicopter, throwing two Flying Knives to kill the Blood Demons hiding motionless inside the cupboard! Too strong. So powerful that it somewhat exceeded their understanding of Shen Hao. Just then, an excited voice, suppressed with urgency, came through the command channel again. Direction 51452578, inside the sewer pipe, go recover three Blood Demon corpses, and dont forget to collect Team Leader Shens Flying Knives as well! Theres more? The captain quickly checked the distance, it was only thirteen hundred meters away! Which meant that after killing those two Blood Demons, Team Leader Shen headed straight there, not stopping for a moment! Having fought with the Blood Demons for two days, he naturally understood what this meant! Taking a deep breath, his emotions surged with excitement amidst the shock. Quick! Clear up this place, find the Flying Knives, lets follow Team Leader Shen! The rest of the warriors were equally exhilarated. But they were still one step too late; another team closer to the scene was already taking care of it. Meanwhile, Shen Hao continued to report positions relentlessly. In just a short span of ten minutes, he had found and handled more than a dozen Blood Demons! The command channel for the ground troops buzzed with activity, and more and more Soldiers chose to follow Shen Haos movements; even though they couldnt keep up, just listening to the voices over the channel brought them great joy. Every time a voice appeared, it meant a Blood Demon had been found and dealt with! The efficiency of Shen Hao alone far exceeded the search efforts of countless others! The Analysis Department was completely startled. An urgent call from Dong Gong came through. Team Leader, have you mastered some new method for quickly finding Blood Demons? he asked eagerly. Thats right, Shen Hao admitted straightforwardly, Ive already advanced to Level 3. After trying out a blue ability that dropped, combined with my Talent, there indeed was a pleasant surprise. He didnt elaborate on what the ability was, nor did he need to explain too much. In fact, if he kept on cheating like this, some performances would only become increasingly difficult to explain. Its better to start maintaining a sense of mystery from now on. As his strength continuously grew and his status steadily rose, there wouldnt be anyone daring enough to probe too deeply. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, Dong Gong indeed had no interest in understanding what specific blue ability it was; he was urgently asking, You were just conducting an experiment, werent you? How did it go? How many Blood Demons can you detect within the range? Is the accuracy high? Yes, Ive arrived at a conclusion, Shen Hao spoke with certainty, Within a three-thousand-meter radius, if a Blood Demon appears, even for just a moment, it absolutely cannot escape my perception! A three-thousand-meter radius? Dong Gong took a sharp breath and even stood up abruptly from his seat. All the people in the command center, for the most part, stopped what they were doing and looked at him intently. Even the Analysis Department and Intelligent Group, who were located online, at that moment, fell silent! Upon hearing the phrase three-thousand-meter radius, some peoples hearts even skipped a beat! Thats right, it might be more than three thousand meters. As my Spirit value increases, this range will further expand, Shen Hao didnt waste any time and quickly instructed, Based on a three-thousand-meter radius, plan out our scouting route for me. Next, I wont be killing them outright; instead, I will lower my altitude and control them with suppression, so we must prepare the ground combat troops in advance to contain them, avoiding any escape of the Blood Demons. Killing them so swiftly earlier was just to experiment with the map, but Shen Hao certainly hadnt forgotten that capturing a Matrix alive was the core objective of this hide-and-seek. Yes! Dong Gong shouted loudly, his excitement barely concealed. Not only him, but when he notified the other members of the Analysis Department, the entire Intelligent Group immediately stirred. With a three-thousand-meter radius, sitting in a helicopter, it would only take two hours to scout the entire city! If we really can ensure there is no oversight, then not a single Blood Demon will escape! We must not be careless, considering the possibility of the Blood Demons hiding and the noise from the helicopter being quite loud. How about moving on the ground? Were not yet clear on the strength of the Matrix, but it definitely wont be getting away! Gentlemen, within two hours, capture the Matrix! The excitement was palpable among them, yet they were also filled with shock and a sense of awe. Merely ten minutes ago, the atmosphere here was heavy, because finding a Matrix likely parasitizing a child, or even an infant, within a short span of time seemed incredibly difficult. If delayed too long, the situation would become much worse. Additionally, they had already invested tremendous manpower and resources in order to capture the Matrix. But nobody had anticipated that a problem which seemed insurmountable would suddenly become so simple! Adding a detection range with a three-thousand-meter radius directly reduced the difficulty of capturing the Matrix from Hell to easy. In fact, there was no need for this gathered group of elites; even if only Shen Hao conducted a sweep by himself, he had a high probability of making the capture! But no one felt they had become redundant! They would rather have it even simpler! Meanwhile, Shen Haos incredibly potent new ability also quickly spread upwards. Chapter 50 - 50: Inescapable! Chapter 50: Chapter 50: Inescapable! At the news, some at the high-level meeting even slammed the table fiercely. Good! Very good! The dull and anxious atmosphere of the meeting was swept away in an instant. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Chosen One truly is the embodiment of a miracle! Shen Hao is the miracle, his ability couldnt have come at a better time! Truly someone with the worlds top luck! ... We must capture the Matrix quickly, provide whatever support is needed! Correct, the situation around the world is deteriorating rapidly, we dont have much time left. For the nations high-level, their position allowed them to see greater dangers, not just in Donghua City. Some situations had even left people feeling breathless. But it must be said, ever since this disaster began, every time they were greatly surprised, it was Shen Hao! Whether it was the Talent to identify Blood Demons from the start, the ability to control Blood Demons, or the powerful strength to take on a thousand single-handedly, Shen Haos level completely transcended any other Chosen One, and in this disaster, his importance had reached an indispensable level! Some even began to suspect that he might possess a Golden Legendary Talent. No matter how, in the face of such a disaster, all of humanity needed such a strong being to stand up! At this moment, in Donghua City, a massive number of people were mobilized, seemingly making up for the previous slow efficiency, everyone was holding their breath. Shen Haos route was quickly designated, tens of thousands of fully armed warriors assisted, striving to control every Blood Demon. Because of the maps existence, Blood Demons couldnt hide, and the most complicated step was directly omitted from the whole process. Shen Hao only needed to find them, then lower his altitude, just sitting at the edge of the helicopters open hatch, his star-like eyes sweeping over, and the Blood Demons would fall to the ground without any resistance. Even if some Blood Demons heard the helicopters noise early or realized they had been exposed and tried to flee in advance, they couldnt evade the surrounding net. The remaining Blood Demons in the city were being rapidly cleaned up! This sudden increase in efficiency, by countless times, was obviously noticed by the Matrix. At this moment, in the Matrix of Donghua City, there was an unbelievable fear in its gaze. Another one! How is this possible? Several Blood Demons accompanied it, but these lower-level Blood Demons couldnt understand its anxiety, How can we be found so quickly? What Talent does that Chosen One have? At this moment, the Matrix even envied those Blood Demons beside it that had not yet developed emotions. They would not fear like it did. The fear of death was also one of the biggest weaknesses of their Species! No, we cant stay here any longer! The Matrix of Donghua City knew that at this rate, it would be found before the appointed time came! Just the thought of facing those eyes with its true body nearly overwhelmed it with boundless fear! Run! Run now! Without any hesitation, the Matrix of Donghua City mobilized all of its offspring hiding outside the city in advance! Among them were even four Level 4s! To avoid infrared detection, these Blood Demons had buried themselves deep underground, and the moment they received the Matrixs command, they surged out of the shadows, charging fiercely toward the human defense lines stationed outside the city. Enemy attack! Blood Demons spotted, numbers exceeding one hundred! Attack! Dont be stingy with ammo! At the same time, as many as seven or eight defense lines were under assault by Blood Demons that charged fearlessly, barely hiding their forms, only protecting the vulnerable spots on their necks, like wild beasts lured by Blood Food, howling as they charged toward the human defense lines! ` But this sudden attack not only did not cause concern at the command center, it actually brought waves of joy. The Matrix cant hold back anymore! It couldnt wait any longer; if it did, escape would be even less likely! Hit them hard and fast, and clear out all Blood Demons swiftly! Send the Chosen One over! Let the Chosen One finish them off wherever possible, dont waste the points! Wait, more powerful Blood Demons are appearing! In the front-line footage, indeed, more Blood Demons appeared. Although their numbers were not large, they seemed stronger and swelled their bodies like Level 4 Blood Demons. There were as many as seven or eight of them! Each one signified the loss of more than a hundred human lives! Reinforcements? At this moment, many realized that this could very well be support from other Matrices! They quickly responded. Quick, facial recognition, see where these Blood Demons came from? These are Blood Demons from other cities! The Matrices from other cities might have also arrived nearby! Indeed, it was support, but it also meant exposing more Matrix intelligence to humans! The sound of gunfire on the front lines intensified in an instant. Even the citys residents could hear it. But at this moment, the sound of guns did not frighten them; instead, it brought them a sense of security. Because everyone knew that in this country, at the moment, guns still belonged to humans, and their barrels were aimed at the enemy! In the face of genuine military might of human civilization, even those seemingly fearsome Level 4 Blood Demons were no match at all! Even if they could withstand one shell, what about two or three? Appearing so audaciously in front of the military meant an inevitable end for these Blood Demons. Hence, Shen Hao did not inquire about the situation on the front line; he had his own mission. And that was to capture the Matrix! Among the dozen attack points, one must be the Matrixs breakout spot, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, Were at such a point, and this Matrix still wants to play hide and seek. Heh, Dong Gong even chuckled over the communication channel, Through previous searches and the current actions of the Blood Demons, we have narrowed down all the possible areas it could be in to just four. With Team Leader Shens detection range, you can complete a comprehensive search within the time limit. It wont escape! A detection radius of three kilometers is by no means a small area. Which area has the highest probability? Shen Hao asked. Ive sent it to you, Dong Gongs tone carried a sort of anticipation, he said softly, Thats the trap we prepared especially for it. Indeed, a trap. Knowing that a Blood Demon Mother has intelligence not inferior to humans; knowing it would absolutely not dare face Shen Hao; knowing it could track, even observe Shen Haos position through its offspring Blood Demons; knowing its current goal was to flee this city Under a series of known conditions, a trap, tentatively prepared by many elites, was thus formed. This was not a desperate gamble but rather a probe, a collision. A test of the Blood Demons intelligence, and a clash of intelligence between two species! Chapter 51 - 51: Got You! Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Got You! Shen Hao was also happy to cooperate with this attempt. Even if it ended in failure, his abilities were fully capable of covering for it. The Analysis Department had assessed his ability assuming a radius of three thousand meters, but in reality, it had originally been three thousand four hundred meters, and in just an hour and a half, it had already increased to three thousand five hundred meters. Shen Hao could absolutely control his own power, including his spirit, so he could clearly feel that the growth of the maps radius was directly proportional to the growth of his spirit, at a one-to-one ratio. That is to say, when the value of his spiritual power increased by one point, the radius of the map would also increase by twenty percent. Evenusing items with special effects to enhance strength was equally effective. ... A pendant he had just bought was hanging around Shen Haos neck at this moment. [Tears of the Merman] It was of White Level 4 Quality, with the effect of increasing spirit by one point, effective when the maximum total spiritual value does not exceed twenty-five points. After putting it on, his map range instantly increased to a radius of four thousand two hundred meters! Even then, that wasnt the limit. At this moment, Shen Hao also bought several different items that increased spiritual power, including an Aura Magic Scroll that lasted for an hour and a talisman that also had an immediate effect. All in all, he had spent about thirty thousand points. It wasnt until he increased his spiritual power to twenty-five points that he felt he had reached full capacity. However, that was the limit of the items, not his limit. If he took some drugs that caused explosive growth in divine sense at this time, he could certainly go even higher! However, there was no need anymore. A map radius of ten thousand five hundred meters! When Shen Hao told the headquarters about this, Dong Gong was even plunged into silence for a while. After a long moment, he finally said softly, By doing this, youre making us feel quite left out. Suddenly, the entire headquarters, including the online conference, burst into laughter. This atmosphere was probably the first since the declaration of war began. Of course, this was just a joke, and Dong Gong and everyone else wished for Shen Hao to become even stronger. But this joke also revealed their emotions. He was indeed too powerful. A ten-kilometer radius! Even without using any strategy, any intelligence, just the simplest method could easily find the Mother! A break out? How could they break out in front of a high-mobility, high-precision radar-equipped automatic cruising humanoid missile?! Everyone, Shen Haos voice appeared seamlessly in the command channel, I think Ive found it, your trap worked. All at once, the entire headquarters and the online Analysis Department, the entire Intelligent Group, all became abuzz. Countless people showed excited expressions. It really fell for it! I knew it, the intelligence of a Blood Demon is just so-so! Just a decoy! Where theres a decoy, there wont be the real body? Thats too naive! I even prepared thirteen contingency plans, what a waste. Indeed, the trap was just a very simple psychological one, since this itself was a test, but if the Blood Demon Mother had been a bit more alert or smarter, it could have made better choices. In the words of some experts, that is, If it fell for this, then this Mother has no hope in even passing a government exam! Compared to falling into the trap itself, realizing that the intelligence of the Blood Demon was such that it was not exceptional, was the biggest gain! This gave people greater confidence! At this moment, Shen Hao was not concerned with the excitement of others; his gaze had already crossed a distance of ten kilometers, looking towards the mother fleeing. Yes, it was easy to lock onto. Not just because there were more than a dozen Blood Demons escorting around, but also because of Shen Haos intuition. At this moment, his intuition, under the effect of the Sovereigns Talent, clearly conveyed recognition to him. That was the Mother! Speed up! Yes! The driver floored the accelerator, and the small armored vehicle sped along the empty road, fully displaying the ability expected of an elite driver. Indeed, Shen Hao had already switched transportation. Finding the Mother was only the first step; capturing it alive was the second. The sound of a helicopters propellers could easily alert, and Shen Hao was worried it would not be in time to prevent the Mother from committing suicide. He had to descend like a Heavenly God, in an instant, instilling the greatest fear in that Mother! At this moment, even Shen Hao was somewhat impatient. The distance was rapidly closing. Eight thousand meters, six thousand meters, three thousand meters Although the Mother had a bit of intelligence, the Blood Demons responsible for vigilance were positioned two to three kilometers away. However, for Shen Hao, who could see the distribution of all Blood Demons clearly on the map, this arrangement meant nothing. The entire armored vehicle approached the Blood Demon Mother like a ghost, silently! sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Until it was five hundred meters away. Shen Hao leaped from the car door, his body soaring into the air! His current telekinesis couldnt allow him long-term flight, but with the surge in his spiritual power at this moment, it was enough to let him perform a short sprint! And the Blood Demon Mother, which was carefully fleeing with nervousness and fear, suddenly twisted its body in horror. No! In a heart-wrenching scream, its greatest despair and nightmare descended from the sky! Eyes shining with starlight, an overwhelming suppression, and a hint of a ferocious smile, all came bearing down upon it! Truly like a descent of a Heavenly God! Boom! In just an instant, the Sovereigns suppression violently impacted every Blood Demon, especially assaulting the Mothers spirit. It couldnt resist even for a moment, not even a fraction of a moment, and the Blood Demon Mother lost all self-awareness in that instant; its entire gaze, its entire soul, was fixed on only one figure. The Sovereign! To say nothing of committing suicide, all it could do at this moment was curl up, crawl in terror on the ground, trembling violently under Shen Haos gaze. And Shen Hao had also calmed his emotions by now. Looking at the Mother in front of him, he simply said. Caught you. With a bang, the command center erupted in a mass of cheers. Everyone was so excited they stood up. Even hugging each other! Even knowing that, after Shen Hao displayed such terrifying ability, catching the Blood Demon was inevitable, yet in that moment, they still couldnt help but cheer excitedly. After all, over these short three days, they had endured much attention and borne immense pressure. It was a matter of thousands of civilian casualties, including children! It was also the start of the entire war, and crucial! Chapter 52 - 52: Torturing for Intelligence! Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Torturing for Intelligence! If they do not win this war soon, the current deaths are just the beginning; more and more people will die. If they lose, their descendants, human descendants, will only be able to live in a world owned by the Blood Demons, hiding and scurrying, or being reduced to bred livestock until they are completely extinct! Now, capturing the Matrix not only signifies a major victory but also means they could obtain the greatest weapon against the Blood Demons! Information! Team leader, are you sure you can control it? Dong Gong cheered a few times as well but had to restrain his emotions now and quickly started asking. Certain, Shen Hao said indifferently, glancing at the Blood Demon Mother shivering on the ground, and suddenly frowned, Never show yourself in human form in front of me again. With just one sentence, the Blood Demon Mother trembled violently, and its entire form transformed rapidly. ... Blood flowed out, muscles tumbled, transforming into a Monster nearly two meters tall covered in blood-red tentacles. It was apparent that this Matrix was very powerful. Definitely stronger than the so-called Level 4 Blood Demon. That indeed was an important piece of information, yet it was unknown what the Blood Demon Mother relied upon to grow stronger. However, that did not matter in front of Shen Hao, its power was insignificant. Bring the cage over, Shen Hao then ordered through the communication channel. Right! Dong Gong quickly responded, and then added, Team leader, communications have entered the classified sequence, you can start interrogating for some important information now! He was still worried about potential problems and wanted to extract some vital information while he could. Hmm, Shen Hao directly turned on the camera he carried and asked indifferently, How many Matrices exist in the world? Two, two hundred and thirty, the Blood Demon Mother replied, devoid of any will to resist, its gaze filled with boundless respect and fear. Are there any existences more powerful than the Matrix? The, the great Mother Sea is just our spiritual belief. You also have spiritual beliefs? Shen Hao looked at the Monster in front of him, which clearly could not have evolved naturally, and asked again, Where are you from? Do, do not know, the Blood Demon Mother trembled violently, sticking tightly to the ground, its voice trembling as it spoke, We are failures of the Civilization Trial, stripped of the name of civilization and most of our memories. Only by successfully resurrecting civilization can we retrieve our past. Shen Hao fell silent for a moment. Failures of the Civilization Trial? So, there is a choice to become other civilizations trials even after failing? It is indeed cruel in every sense of the word. Even though the system hacking group explicitly told him that the Civilization Trial itself is merely a self-updating system with predetermined programs, devoid of emotions, and without any signs that its creators still care, thus with vulnerabilities that allow hacks, Yet, Shen Hao could still sense the coldness and cruelty of the unknown creator behind this system. It seemed as if each civilization under its gaze was merely a valueless unit, to be used as long as it served the purpose the creator desired. As Shen Hao remained silent, Dong Gongs voice trembled a bit as it came through. Team leader, ask it, what is the Civilization Trial? Indeed, at this moment, everyone who heard the Blood Demon Mothers statement sharply realized what was happening to their world, to their planet. Star Jump, Chosen One, Blood Demon All of this could very well be related to the so-called Civilization Trial! Shen Hao sighed inwardly and voiced this question. Civilization Trial is simply that, a trial for the whole civilization, even though the Blood Demon Mother still revered Shen Hao, at this time everyone could sense its even deeper reverence, No civilization knows what it is, like the supreme True God in the infinite multidimensional universe, even Mother Sea is utterly humble before it. All we know is, it continually chooses one civilization after another, bestowing relentless trials. Those who prevail quickly grow stronger, and those who fail will meet their doom. Silence. Inside the earpiece, there was silence. The guess had been confirmed; everything that happened on this planet pointed towards one existence, one answer. However, this answer was more terrifying than the speculations! Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Continuous trials? What did this mean, that defeating the Blood Demons wasnt the end? The ones undergoing the trial werent confined to this planet alone? Had any civilization passed it? And who was orchestrating these trials? What was their purpose? Dong Gong spoke again, now conveying the questions from the high-level meeting that was also witnessing this inquiry; they were exceedingly eager to know everything about the Trial! Shen Hao did not refuse and asked each question. However, there were no answers. The Blood Demon Mother had no answers at her disposal. According to her, their species Blood Demon, originally lived in a world completely covered by oceans, a water-based species. The Trial suddenly occurred, and the Chosen Ones also appeared, but their foes were not invaders, instead, thermal energy suddenly erupted from the planets core, continuously raising the temperature of the entire ocean. The Chosen Ones earned points by resisting the heat, saving individuals. How they ultimately failed, she no longer remembered, as most circumstances during the Trial were accompanied by the sealing of most of the civilizations memories. Only remembered, the last surviving two hundred and thirty-plus Chosen Ones saw the option Civilization Resurgence Trial on their proprietary Chosen One interface. Then they arrived here, became the Matrix, and simultaneously possessed the power of Parasite. After the Blood Demon Mother finished narrating all she knew, the entire communication channel fell silent once more. This time, the silence lasted even longer. Until Dong Gong, with a slightly hoarse voice, communicated, Team leader, after discussion, the information about the Civilization Trial has been temporarily classified as top-secret. Hm, Shen Hao responded indifferently. Perhaps it was this calm reaction that made Dong Gong persist, asking, What do you think? Shen Hao was silent for a moment before he slowly said, Things which we can do nothing about for now should not be overthought; our biggest enemy at the moment is still the Blood Demon. Yes! Dong Gong responded emphatically. At this moment, the sound of armed helicopters was already overhead, a specialized cage was being delivered. This was specifically designed for the Matrix. Ever since the existence of the Matrix was known, they had been preparing for this moment! Chapter 53 - 53: Purple Ability! Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Purple Ability! Shen Hao witnessed the Matrix being placed into the cage; it no longer had any will to resist, and the same was true for the other crawling Blood Demon Subordinates. Just these living Blood Demons alone were incredibly important and valuable spoils of war. Many targeted experiments and research could now be initiated. As Shen Hao had said, regardless of the future, the greatest enemy of the entire Human Civilization at present were the Blood Demons. And capturing the Matrix was still a crucial victory in this war that concerned the survival of civilization! There was no doubt about it! ... The rest of the team also began to take action, with many subsequent matters being urgently prepared, and Shen Hao also started to check the rewards he received as the first Chosen One to control the Blood Demon Mother. A few days earlier, Qiuyue, as the worlds first Chosen One to kill a Blood Demon, received a blue ability as the first kill reward, showing that the Civilization Trial had this mechanism, and the rewards Shen Hao received at this moment were undoubtedly even more impressive. A Purple Epic Ability, a Blue Level 5 Equipment. Thats right, Blue Level 5. In the few days since the war began, this was the first time he had seen blue equipment. And it was a type that was quite useful to him as well. Magic Wand. Yes, a Magic Wand, but clearly it was not just any wand. Just by looking at the sharp spike at its tip, one could tell it was intended for Melee Mages. But what Shen Hao valued most was its Spirit +3, Transcendent +2 equipment effect. It was still effective for those below forty points! At this moment, with a stretch of his hand, the two-meter-long Magic Wand appeared directly in his grasp, and in an instant, his map range expanded to a radius of seventeen thousand kilometers! A diameter spanning thirty-four kilometers! Just in that instant, the map displayed dozens more Blood Demon markers! Indeed, equipment is very important, Shen Hao swung the Magic Wand in his hand, although he needed to hold it to utilize its effect, the result was enough to cover most downsides. It was no exaggeration to say that with this range, he alone might be able to gradually sweep the entire country clean of Blood Demons! There was also the Purple Ability. When Shen Hao looked at the Purple Epic Ability he had obtained, he could not help but raise an eyebrow. Thunder! The blue ability I received before was Electric Shock, and now its Thunder. It seems I have quite the affinity with this, Shen Hao mused for a moment, then without hesitation, directly slotted it into his ability bar. In an instant, a purple thunder spread rapidly from his body, and his eyes seemed to flash with the light of lightning, but soon Shen Hao brought it under control, mastering the entire ability in just a moment. After a brief comprehension, he couldnt help but show a pleased expression. He chose to use this ability partly because Purple Abilities were already not easy to come by in the current situation. On the other hand, it was because he indeed needed a more effective means of eradication. While Telekinesis was versatile, it was limited by distance, and continuing to use Flying Knife also had certain areas where it was difficult to strike. But this Thunder ability, power aside, had a sufficiently long range! For the average Chosen One, it might be difficult to control after being deployed, but for Shen Hao, this wasnt an issue. From the moment he acquired this ability, he had reached the highest degree of control. To the point of perfection. Lets give it a try. He did not board the armed helicopter but enveloped himself with Telekinesis, rising into the air. Just when the others had no idea what he was planning, they saw Shen Hao raise his magic wand and wave it. Boom! The sound of thunder, so close it almost seemed within reach, exploded in succession! Bolt after bolt of twisting, writhing lightning kept shooting out, striking certain places within the city. It even startled some of the unsuspecting residents and soldiers who were in the middle of their search. However, once the soldiers recovered, they too realized what had happened. They hurriedly rushed towards the locations struck by lightning. Indeed! At each spot, there were the desiccated remains left by the Blood Demons! Some soldiers, looking up at the figure in the sky at least fifteen kilometers away, couldnt help but murmur, It feels like Heavenly Punishment. Yes, this move was indeed too much like a Heavenly Punishment! Since ancient times, thunder has represented humanitys primal awe of nature, and those who controlled thunder were all powerful Heavenly Gods! Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was even a direct manifestation of the will of Heaven and Earththe punishment from above. And now, the Blood Demons Heavenly Punishment had arrived! Confident in its effectiveness, Shen Hao unleashed thunderbolt after thunderbolt without holding back, and as they roared through, all the Blood Demons were swept clean. Under that powerful control, no matter if the Blood Demons hid inside buildings or beneath the ground, Shen Hao could easily deal with them. Even those spherical lightning bolts could now be cast at will by him! This scene was recorded by some brave residents and posted online. In just a moment, it drew the focus of people anxiously following the front-line war. One explosion after another. Holy shit, Thunder Skill! Take a look at this, Taoists of Dragon and Tiger Mountain! Is he pinpoint clearing Blood Demons? Is he hitting the right targets? Isnt that Shen Hao, the Chosen One? Could he possibly have a new ability? Why does it feel like hes gotten countless times stronger in just a few days? Big bro, come to our city too, Im too scared to step outside now! Most people were astonished, marveling at the power, and many were inviting Shen Hao to their cities. In the face of the threat posed by the Blood Demons, it seemed as if Shen Hao alone was enough to safeguard the security of an entire city. However, people were soon drawn to another piece of official news. [Donghua Citys battle has achieved a comprehensive victory! The end is near!] Once this news was released, it truly created a sensation, the impact of which extended not just across the nation but spread at an astonishing speed around the whole world! Countless people started to check spontaneously, share, and focus on this battlefield. More detailed information was subsequently disclosed. After a continuous battle lasting three days and three nights, we have basically eliminated all the Blood Demons within Donghua City, including the surrounding towns and villages The total number of confirmed and cleared Blood Demons has reached six thousand eight hundred and twenty-one. Currently, there are approximately two hundred Blood Demons still in hiding. However, the leader of the Chosen One team in charge of this battle, Shen Hao, has mastered the ability for large-scale precise hunting of Blood Demons. It is anticipated that in thirty minutes, a comprehensive sweep will be completed without any remaining At the same time, for the first time, we have captured more than forty Blood Demon prisoners, which will allow us to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the Blood Demons Chapter 54 - 54: Pig Teammate Chapter 54: Chapter 54: Pig Teammate In the war reports from the front lines, there was not only a wealth of textual commentary but also images and some videos. There were scenes of soldiers and Chosen Ones battling Blood Demons, as well as amassed Blood Demon carcasses gathered together. There were scenes of Shen Hao sitting in a helicopter, executing Blood Demons with Flying Knives, and recent scenes of him hovering in mid-air, bestowing Heavenly Punishment with thunder. And at the end, there were even Blood Demons, grotesque in appearance but only able to curl up and tremble, caged! It could be said that the entire announcement caused an uproar around the world. Countless people were incredibly exhilarated! ... However, the reactions at home and abroad showed significant differences. Domestically, there was unbridled excitementthis was a genuine and significant victory. Even though everyone could see that a substantial reason for this win was the presence of Shen Hao, and it was the reason behind the war being confined to Donghua City, nevertheless, the fruits of victory were laid out for all to see! They had truly won and successfully carried out a comprehensive sweep of a city! Clearing away all the Blood Demons! Even more, they had captured prisoners! Many people and experts had already been spontaneously spreading the word about the importance of capturing prisoners to everyone! Lots of experiments could begin, including broad-scope methods for identifying Blood Demons, more of their weaknesses, and even the potential to discover special toxins effective against Blood Demons. If they could truly find a toxin or even a virus that was harmful only to Blood Demons and harmless to humans, the complete victory in the war would be within reach! Whats more significant is that the war had only started three days ago! If it took three days to clear a city with a population of five million, how long would it take to clean the entire country? Perhaps many will encounter danger, many will sacrifice, but our ultimate victory is beyond doubt! This phrase surged instantly on major domestic social media platforms. At this moment, people truly burst forth with tremendous confidence. Even though dangers remained, victory seemed clearly visible! Obviously, one of the important reasons the officials published the good news in such a short time was that this complete triumph was like a nuclear bomb on the battlefield of public opinion, capable of suppressing the fear brought by the Blood Demons in a short period! On the other hand, foreign internet forums were completely different, filled with various forms of envy and anger! What are our Chosen Ones and soldiers doing? Why dont we have a Shen? Ive had enough. I just personally witnessed a group of soldiers retreating step by step under the heavy fire of the Blood Demons downstairs! How could they possibly win? Those damn Blood Demons, one can control twenty guns! Who can save us, the situation is rapidly deteriorating, Blood Demons are brazenly charging onto the streets, wildly infesting the crowds! I dont know how much longer I can hide! What the hell are the scientists doing, why cant they capture any prisoners? As some people had said, with the existence of Blood Demons revealed, those in chaotic regions truly displayed their insanity. They had formidable order and combat prowess far surpassing humans; once they obtained weapons, an explosive and terrifying combat ability was unleashed. A single Blood Demon simultaneously controlling twenty guns was not an exaggeration. If they were Level 3 or Level 4 Blood Demons, they could be even more ferocious. With ample weapons, one Blood Demon was a mobile firepower fortress! In some weaker nations and regions, the human side had already suffered a complete defeat. If not for the limited number of Blood Demon Mothers, the situation might have rapidly deteriorated beyond repair. In such circumstances, when the Far East countries suddenly announced a significant victory, one could imagine the shock and contrast it provided to the people. And at this moment, within the high-level ranks of West State, a group of already frantic individuals were also scrutinizing the intelligence from the East with great care. They received the information at the same time as the public but theirs was more detailed. Eyes bloodshot, they scanned the documents relentlessly, not daring to miss a single word. Only two hundred and thirty Matrices? Thank God, someone muttered, making the sign of the cross over their chest. If there were twice as many, wed hardly last half a year. We can last half a year now? The general in military attire still looked bleak, Our entire fifty-sixth field artillery brigade is gone! And they were fully equipped with war machinery! Now, we cant even launch our fighter jets at will, neither can we randomly fire missiles, because we have no idea if those things will end up falling on our own heads! No one dared to utter a sound, even though it was just one field artillery brigade, it was still a heavy blow. This information is crucial, sir. It was only when a thin old man wearing glasses suddenly lifted his head to look at the elderly man seated at the head of the table that anyone spoke, I suggest we accept the conditions of the Chosen One and send a top-notch scientific research team there. I can lead it. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Professor Filipo, you must understand, that condition is unfair, the senior mans expression darkened slightly, Moreover, well soon be able to open our own White Level 4 Mall. Indeed, the abundant number of Blood Demons also had its perks. They had already arranged for a Chosen One belonging to the Military Department to pilot the highest-performance fighter jet and bombard regions densely populated with Blood Demons with indiscriminate, large-scale strikes. To quickly accumulate points. A White Level 4 Mall was indeed not difficult for them. But the professor named Filipo shook his head and replied, No, whats truly important in that condition is not the Sensing Talismans in the Level 4 Mall, but the joint research institution. He lifted the document in his hand, raising his voice slightly, Look at this data, the strength of the Matrices far exceeds that of ordinary Blood Demons. They each have powerful Talents similar to those of a Chosen One. Sir, we must recognize that without Shen, its very difficult for us to capture a Matrix alive, let alone control it. That means we have no captives, no experimental subjects, and even a multitude of top scientists cant do much. Ive already sent someone to invite him at all costs, the elders face darkened further. Lets not discuss the likelihood of getting him to come. But at present, the Eastern Country indeed has the best chance to be the first to eradicate the Blood Demons and restore order, Filipo sighed, Our constitution gives people the right to bear arms, and now, this same right has been handed over to the Blood Demons. Coupled with our culture and system, all this means that in this war, we are bound to lag behind, to use an Eastern phrase, we are but a pig teammate. Chapter 55 - 55: The Flashpoint of Human Chapter 55: Chapter 55: The Flashpoint of Human Another silence fell over the meeting, but this time, it was not because of the direness of the situation, but because of the surprise at Filipos boldness and directness. The expression of the old man at the head of the table had completely darkened, seeming even to hold a clear hint of anger. Professor Filipo, I must remind you, you have been invited as a biological consultant, not as a sociologist or a war expert! Additionally, the Eastern Country simply had the good fortune of possessing a formidable Chosen One, their people are powerless against the Blood Demon, whereas our people are armed and have formed self-defense teams for combat! I believe, victory will surely be ours! His palm clenched into a fist and swung down forcefully, as if trying to imbue his words with greater persuasiveness. It is good that you have such confidence, shrugged Professor Filipo, However, I really do hold a PhD in sociology, and, I thought you invited me over because I am a Chosen One with a Blue Talent. That is certainly an important reason, the old man rubbed his sore nose bridge and gave Filipo another look, saying solemnly, Just for that reason, even if we truly are to send a scientific research team, Chosen Ones cannot go, especially not you, for you possess a Blue Talent, and you are one of our most powerful Chosen Ones! ... This was also an important reason why they had rejected Shen Haos conditions. Although not every top scientist is a Chosen One, top scientists are the group most likely to become Chosen Ones. And now, the number of Chosen Ones continues to rise. Under any circumstances, they would not send Chosen Ones to the Eastern Country. That would be tantamount to voluntarily relinquishing their current international status. How would that make their allies regard them? Nevertheless, Filipo shook his head and stood up. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Compared to the identity of a Chosen One, which Ive only had for less than a month, I still prefer being a biologist. He seemed to have anticipated the old mans response, sighed, and looked at everyone in the meeting, slowly saying, Actually, over the past month, Ive been pondering, if there exists a being that has granted us the identity of Chosen Ones and the power of Transcendents, what would be the purpose of their doing so. After the appearance of the Blood Demon, I understood that the mission of Chosen Ones is to confront the Blood Demon, to protect the human civilization. This is the very reason for our existence. This statement made many peoples faces change color. They faintly heard an additional implication. A man responsible for the special services department outright interrupted, Professor Filipo, please sit down. Are you betraying your homeland? Firstly, I am an immigrant; my homeland is not here. Secondly, in this situation, saving all of humanity should take precedence above all else. Thirdly He looked at the old man at the head of the table once more, seemingly unable to hide his disappointment, You cant stop us, just like you cant capture the Matrix. From the moment the Chosen Ones appeared, the power structure of the world has changed. The greatest power no longer belongs to you. After these words fell, he seemed to no longer wish to say anything else, his form directly dissipated with the wind. In an instant, everyone in the conference room was staring with wide eyes, thrown into complete chaos. An Avatar! It was an Avatar all along! Damn, didnt he say Avatars have distance and time limitations? Lies, he had planned to defect long ago! Quick, send someone to his house, take control of his wife and children! Before they could give the command for the special agents to storm Professor Filipos house, they received news that, ten minutes earlier, a Chosen One with hallucinogenic abilities had silently taken away all of Filipos family members. Not just Filipos but also the family members of a dozen top scientists! In fact, some people in this conference room indeed had wrongly underestimated the scholars grasp of the situation. Their top-tier knowledge allowed them to easily see the essence of the situation. After becoming Chosen Ones and gaining extraordinary powers, it greatly increased some peoples initiative. The scheme began when the high-level officials rejected the proposal for establishing a joint research institution, and determination set in when the Eastern Country captured the Matrix! By the time Shen Hao received this news, several hours had already passed. How many people in total? He was naturally happy. In facing the Civilization Trial, the best choice is to quickly gather all the forces of the world. However, it wasnt so easy in reality. It required time, concessions from all sides. So, gathering a bit of force is still something. Not too many, including the students, there are only about a dozen scientists. But among them are four Chosen Ones, and one possesses a Blue Talent, Dong Gong also had a smile on his face. The words Chosen One in themselves signify top level! Moreover, some of them truly are renowned scholars in the scientific community. What conditions did they have? Shen Hao asked further. First, ensure the safety of their families; second, after they come over, they will only work against the Blood Demon; third, if there are significant discoveries that can combat the Blood Demon, these must be disclosed to the international community, Dong Gong sighed, No matter where, there are always some people with aspirations. In the wars of the last century, it was the same, Shen Haos mood was quite good. The human civilization undeniably has its flaws, but it also undeniably has its shining points. The latter, always help to augment ones confidence in this civilization. Although a dozen people is not many, it is a good start. Shen Hao believed that there are definitely no few who are willing to stand on the united front, and those who still linger in the old world and obstruct the front for private gains will inevitably be eliminated by the tides of the times. After all, a divided civilization is clearly at a disadvantage when confronting endless Trials. This is the inevitable choice if a civilization wants to survive the Trial! Is the journeys safety guaranteed? Shen Hao asked again. No problem, Dong Gong nodded, Among those Chosen Ones, one has formidable skills. Moreover, once they realized they couldnt stop it, the official stance also changed. They are now claiming they have accepted your terms and are proactively sending a group of scientists, also requesting the Spirit Talismans that had been previously promised. Tsk, muttered Shen Hao dismissively but was relieved. Looking at everyone seated at the meeting, he spoke seriously, Alright, now lets summarize the key pieces of intelligence we got from the interrogations. These are things you all need to know. At this moment, all the members of the group were seated in the conference room. The other Chosen One teams had left Donghua City after clearing all the Blood Demons and had been reassigned to other locations that might harbor Blood Demons. The battle of Donghua City was indeed a grand victory, but the war had just begun. Chapter 56 - 56: The Natural Enemy of the Blood Demon! Chapter 56: Chapter 56: The Natural Enemy of the Blood Demon! In the past few hours, Shen Hao had not only swept away all the remaining Blood Demons in Eastern Sea City but also captured a good number of prisoners. Most of his time, however, was spent interrogating the Matrix. After all, it was only in his presence that the Matrix would reveal everything without reservation. The Dominator pressure is not some form of psychological hypnosis or personality reconstruction; it still retained its self-awareness. It was just that in front of the transcendent being, it lost all will to resist. And this interrogation yielded information that was indeed shocking. What was shared with other countries was only the first version. First, the Blood Demons were once the Chosen Ones, and they still retained their own Talents, Dong Gong spoke first, his expression grave, Considering they are the last survivors of a civilization, the proportion of Blue Talents among them is definitely not low, and there might even be Purple Talents, or even higher levels! ... This was indeed extremely severe information. In many peoples eyes, the reason for their swift victory, even capturing the Matrix, was largely due to Shen Haos powerful Talent! And now, the Blood Demons were found to possess Talents as well! The only Matrix they had captured had a Blue Talent named Frost Cold, which, when combined with the Blood Demons ability to manipulate blood, could exert astonishing combat power. However, it had no chance to use this in the presence of Shen Hao. If it encountered any other Chosen One, it might lead to heavy losses. Theres only the Original Talent left, Shen Hao said with composure, When extracting Talents, the Chosen One panel said that the Original Talent fused with the soul and could not be replaced. It seems thats true. The Blood Demons level, abilities, and equipment are all gone, and now there is no panel, no mall, but the Original Talent remains. He wasnt very worried about this. Perhaps some Blood Demon Matrices Talents could cause trouble, but in the end, they were just a civilization that had fallen at the first trial. The number of Chosen Ones was definitely limited, so at most there would be Talents of the Purple Epic level. If there were really Legendary or even Mythical levels, they shouldnt have lost the first trial. Of course, youre not afraid, boss, Song Cheng couldnt help but quip, But we are. There isnt even a single Blue Talent among us here. Then strive to enhance your strength, Shen Haos brows lifted slightly, Afraid of being weak while following me? He didnt skimp on generosity, tossing out a pile of Extraordinary Resources, equipment from the White Level 4 Mall, and the ability balls obtained over the past few days. Put all of these into the teams rewards. The reward system has already been set up. Ill give each of you a fixed loan quota, so you can improve your strengths and then earn reward points. At once, everyones eyes lit up. Leaving aside those ability balls and equipment, just those White Level 4 Extraordinary Resources were enough to make many Chosen Ones jealous! After all, the Chosen Ones currently did not have any cultivation techniques; their strength enhancements were solely reliant on consuming these resources. Spirit, Transcendence, Constitutionthere were corresponding resources for each, and the higher the level, the faster the enhancement! Didnt you see the team leader had already advanced to Level 3? However, once they actually used these resources, they would likely be disappointed. The reason Shen Hao could level up so fast was partly due to the level of the resources. On the other hand, he had no issues with control or digestion; the resources, once inside him, were completely under his command and could maximize his strength enhancement. No one else could possibly be this efficient. Alright, lets talk about the second key piece of intelligence, Shen Hao signaled Dong Gong to continue. Yes, Dong Gong began speaking again, There exists a Spiritual Network between the Matrix and all its offspring with a certain distance limitation. It seems like the Parasitic spawn is splitting off from the offspring, but in reality, its the Matrix that transmits a seed containing special information through the Spiritual Network, allowing for propagation and parasitism. Furthermore, the significance of the Spiritual Network is far more than just that, especially in the military field, and this is something you, Yang Jun, should see more clearly. Indeed, Yang Jun said with a somber expression, This means that a commander can always control the position, status, and immediate surroundings of each soldier, and commands are absolute. All orders can be issued and executed immediately this is terrifying! Modern warfare is all about information, about intelligence. If the communications of a military unit are jammed, even the most elite forces would be rendered blind. This kind of Spiritual Network of the Blood Demons is precisely the kind of ability every commander dreams of having. In the previous battle in Donghua City, some soldiers were sacrificed at the hands of rapidly arriving, highly coordinated Blood Demons. Bear in mind that this was when the Blood Demons were weaponless, logistically unsupported, vastly outnumbered, and severely suppressed by Shen Hao. Its not at all surprising that human forces in some parts of the world are retreating step by step. Well-armed, organized Blood Demons, in contrast to the scattered ones hiding in cities without weapons, represent two completely different concepts. All we can say is that military bases, armories, and weapon depots must be strictly monitored and protected from Blood Demon infiltration, Shen Hao spoke at this moment, When you fight against Blood Demons, dont engage them for too long, dont pursue recklessly, and be conscious that youre already within the Matrixs sight. Everyone nodded silently, firmly remembering his words. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Furthermore, Shen Hao looked towards Jiang Weining, although this Spiritual Network seems to be a purely Extraordinary Domain, theres still an opportunity for research. You can focus on studying this. Understood, Jiang Weining nodded firmly. He was very motivated now since the Blood Demon Research Institute was rapidly being organized with world-class personnel and equipment, plus the captives. If he couldnt come up with any results, he would truly disgrace the title of a scientist. Shen Hao then looked at Dong Gong, signaling him to continue. Lastly, we do have some good news, Dong Gongs expression relaxed slightly, According to the Matrix, while they acquired the Parasitic Ability, they also understood the consequences of failed parasitismthose who fail at parasitism will become their natural enemies! Indeed, this was the best news extracted from the Blood Demon Mother. Even though Shen Hao suspected that the Parasite Failures would entail more than just escaping death simply, he didnt anticipate they would be dubbed natural enemies. With the same ability to control blood, they can inversely draw from Blood Demons blood to become stronger, and more importantlythey can discern Blood Demons! Dong Gong remarked, With these three points, describing them as natural enemies is not an exaggeration. One could say that this intelligence elevated the strategic significance of capturing and controlling the Matrix to a completely different level! Chapter 57 - 57: The Most Precious Thing Chapter 57: Chapter 57: The Most Precious Thing When some people hearing it for the first time, they were clearly surprised. To identify Blood Demons and even become stronger through hunting them! This was almost equivalent to being half a Chosen One, especially the ability to identify Blood Demons, which no other Chosen One could presently accomplish. Although, the situation being what it was, even if one was clear-headed and resolute, the chances of Parasite Failure remained low. But, having the Matrix at hand, one practically possessed the potential to create Parasite Failures in bulk! If targeted research were conducted, it might not be impossible to enhance the odds. ... Suddenly, not just Shen Hao, but everyone in the group once again turned their gaze towards Jiang Weining. If there were no Chosen One, this method might just be the humans greatest hope in defeating the Blood Demons, murmured Song Qing, what does Mr. Jiang say, can it increase the success rate? We still dont know what specifically affects the Parasite Failure rate, however Jiang Weining also felt the pressure immensely, and even spoke with some difficulty, To truly obtain efficient and quick results from this research, animal experimentation might not be useful, and human experimentation cant be avoided. Dont worry about that, interjected Dong Gong at this moment, Within an hour after this information was released, a wartime act involving death row inmates participating in Blood Demon Parasite experiments was passed in the high-level meeting, though, it still nominally adheres to the principle of volunteerism. Volunteerism now? Shen Hao raised an eyebrow. Theres more to it, Dong Gong shook his head, During such special times, punishments are stricter. If one refuses, then a death sentence is immediately carried out Actually, this principle of volunteerism is just more for appearances and to somewhat mobilize the cooperation of the death row inmates. In times like these, one cannot afford to be overly old-fashioned. At this point, there was nobody who didnt understand. Shen Hao also nodded his head. So many people had already died, mostly civilians, and the number of victims was increasing every moment, this was certainly not a war where there was room to preach morality or mercy! Everything that could increase the chances of winning needed to be pursued with all efforts! Actually, even if theres only a one in ten chance, a real ten-to-one death survival rate, many people would volunteer for the experiment, suddenly mentioned Yang Jun, especially in the military, which even in this era, will never lack heroes with the spirit of fearlessness. But its not yet so dire, Shen Hao shook his head, Lets try to enhance the probability as much as possible first. Some drugs and resources from the store might help, lets try them out. Having a controlled Matrix, in this regard, we can confidently say we are ahead. Everyone present nodded in agreement, some looking at Shen Hao with clear admiration in their eyes. Three days! In just three days, to capture a living Matrix! Considering the importance of the Matrix, without Shen Hao, this war might have been dozens of times more difficult! And Dong Gong, who had already known some truths about the Civilization Trial, even more deeply recognized Shen Haos tremendous contribution to this war. If the trial truly wasnt one-off, then this war wasnt just about winning; it was about reducing the cost as much as possible! The high-level was so quick in pushing one unconventional act after another primarily because of the intelligence obtained from the Blood Demon Mother regarding the Civilization Trial. Pressure, dense and unstoppable, surged towards every informant like a tide! Alright, those are the three important pieces of intelligence, continued Shen Hao, In terms of research, Mr. Jiang will be in charge once the research institute is set up. He will report to me periodically, while the rest of you have a more important taskfurther clean up the Blood Demons! Thats right, whether its researching the Blood Demons or experimenting with technologies purchased from the store, although important, were not what Shen Hao had to do. Possessing a mini-map, he himself was a special target and ultimate weapon against the Blood Demons. To bring death to the Blood Demons, that was what he had to do now! Not to mention, gaining points, enhancing strength, upgrading the store, were also his critical objectives. Included were the others, who also held this understanding. At this moment, all eyes were focused on Shen Hao. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The previous allocation will now be fixed, Shen Hao said unapologetically, Dong Gong is responsible for central coordination; you four lead the teams with me, handling combat; Chen Sihui is in charge of logistical assignments and transportation, including both equipment and resources. Oh, and Liu Ruoxi, my sister Qiuyue will temporarily follow you. Over the past few days, a secret security area that gathered important family members of the Chosen Ones had also been set up. All staff members were personally vetted by Shen Hao. With the addition of props, there was no need to worry about safety issues. Qiuyue would also officially join his Chosen One squad. Naturally, she was categorized as a combatant. She would surely mature quickly on the battlefield. What followed would definitely involve a lot of fighting! Yes! everyone responded in unison. Then they immediately began making preparations for movement. After several armed helicopters took off, the last camera in Donghua City also focused on them. Although the battle in Donghua City has already achieved a great victory, and people have begun to gradually resume normal lives after three days of terror and danger, the war of heroes and warriors continues. They will bring significant destruction to the still rampaging Blood Demons on this great land At this moment, many people within the city, watching the camera and listening to the reporters voice, started to look up towards the direction where Shen Hao and others were departing, some huddling with their families, already tearful. The whole city was filled with countless car horns, honking intermittently. This was the peoples way of seeing off Shen Hao and others. Those online who envied this city, who envied them, probably could hardly comprehend everything these millions of people went through in just these three days. However, the envy of others was genuine, because at this moment, their sense of security had become the most precious thing in the world. First, we need to vet the entire Military Department and all levels of key management within the shortest time, Shen Hao stated on the helicopter about the current tasks, The whole itinerary will probably take about five days; you are responsible for maintaining order on the ground and deal with any Blood Demons that reveal themselves early. Previously, Shen Haos vetting capabilities were limited, and the efficiency of vetting the Military Department and various personnel was very low, but now it was different. Now, he only needed to fly overhead to quickly identify all Blood Demons. He even didnt need to assemble the personnel! Chapter 58 - 58: Heavenly Punishment Descends! Chapter 58: Chapter 58: Heavenly Punishment Descends! In actuality, the vast majority of the five days were spent on the journey. However, Shen Hao had come to further appreciate the efficiency of this country. Before they had even set out, hundreds of thousands of soldiers were already heading towards a designated location under orders, and it wasnt just the blunt issuance of commands. In order to avoid alarming the Blood Demons, the entire movement was executed with a variety of different rationales, with dispersed and batched scrutiny. They even planned for Shen Hao the quickest and most efficient route! Merely two hours later, after a plane change, Shen Hao had already arrived above the first destination. This was a temporary military zone. Roughly one hundred thousand soldiers had gathered here, they were originally brought in to support Donghua City, but Shen Haos sudden use of a map cheat had directly hastened the end of the battle, so these troops just happened to be dispersed in this area. ... In order not to alarm the Blood Demons, Shen Hao made a leap from an airplane several thousand meters up. Maintaining short-term flight with telekinesis. There indeed are Blood Demons. By the time he descended to an altitude of three thousand meters, the map was able to cover the entire area, and indeed, he spotted not a small number of Blood Demons. There were nearly three hundred! While the ratio might not seem high, it was likely due to the soldiers long-distance movement causing the offspring to lose touch with the Matrixs Spirit telepathy range, hence unable to continue the parasitism. Yet, the lethality that these three hundred undercover agents could bring in the midst of war far exceeded that of three hundred enemies on the frontal battlefield! Open field of view. Holding a tablet, Shen Hao spoke into the command channel, The numbers arent large. I can handle them all by myself, but stay alert nonetheless. Roger that. Roger that. The rest of the team members had already arrived on the ground ahead of him, preparing. Although Shen Hao could detect all the Blood Demons and directly mete out remote Heavenly Punishment with thunder, if their numbers increased, with his current ability, he wouldnt be able to instantly kill all the Blood Demons spread across such a range in one go. Should they scatter and flee, it was possible for some to escape the range, and this required the vigilance and encirclement of ground troops. However, looking at the current numbers, it seemed that ground support wasnt necessary. Ease up a bit. At this moment, Liu Ruoxi, noticing Gu Qiuyue apparently a bit tense beside her, revealed a trace of a smile, Your Boxer and my Swordsman alike possess the instinct for combat. If you are really tense, why not relax and leave everything to your body. Right. Gu Qiuyue was indeed somewhat nervous, but after all, it wasnt her first battle, and she quickly shifted her emotions, looking up with a bit of worry, Is it really enough just to be on guard? Havent you seen the team leader take action? Liu Ruoxis expression was a bit strange. Aside from the first time, Ive only seen it on TV, Gu Qiuyue shook her head. Well, now you can have a good look. Liu Ruoxis smile seemed to broaden, following Qiuyue in raising her gaze towards the dusk-laden sky, filled with anticipation and whispering softly, Such power, it truly inspires longing. Gu Qiuyue seemed to want to say something more. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But in that instant, a dazzling brightness reflected in her eyes. It was a sphere of purple thunder, unexpectedly appearing in the high sky. And thensuddenly transformed into dozens of thunderbolts striking down! At that instant, the entire world amidst the dusk was filled with purple flashes, countless soldiers subconsciously looked up, but before they could react, the unending roar of thunder exploded throughout heaven and earth! The thunderous booming was relentless! It was the vibration of thunder tearing through the air! At this moment, Gu Qiuyue was completely stupefied. Although she knew from the television that her brother possessed the ability to wield thunder, and she had heard those thunderous sounds throughout the city, none of those moments were as astonishing as this one! If she hadnt known it was her brothers power, she would have thought it was a real Heavenly Punishment descending upon the world! The second wave of lightning came quickly as well, thunderbolts dancing like serpents in the sky! Instantly striking the ground! She could even imagine, those Blood Demons that were targeted, not to mention escaping, probably couldnt even react before they turned into desiccated corpses under the thunderbolts! Right, Liu Ruoxi reacted even more strongly than Gu Qiuyue, involuntarily clenching her fists, her gaze seemingly a bit blurry, such power, as if born to bring hope to people! Even some who were already aware of Shen Haos strength were somewhat shaken at this moment. Because he was growing too quickly. Not to mention three days ago, even compared to just a few hours earlier, it was like he had become completely different! Indeed, at this moment, Shen Hao had become several times stronger! This was not normal growth. Although his spiritual power figure had only increased by one point in these few hours, he was trying some resources for the first time that could temporarily boost his strength explosively. Most were focused on spirit, and a smaller part on transcendence. After all, the strength of the [Thunder] ability mainly depended on the spirit value, while transcendence was more like Mana. And Shen Hao also confirmed somethinghe could indeed control the side effects of these resources. Some of them, like Blood Burst Pill, were meant to unleash the bodys potential, which wasnt very useful to him because he could already harness all of his bodys power. The other part provided some uncontrollable power, like Frenzy Potion, which he could consume and control to his hearts content! However, there is a limit to the quality of the drugs, Shen Hao concluded after various experiments. The resources in the White Level 4 Mall combined with various tools could raise his spirit by 7 points, with an upper limit of around twenty-seven. Coupled with the Blue Level 5 Magic Wand in hand, it perfectly brought his spirit to thirty points. Compared to his current twenty points, it was an increase of 1.2 to the tenth power, a gain of precisely six point two-fold! The total points required were close to six thousand. Furthermore, the side effects could be disregarded. Ordinary people using such resources recklessly would likely be on the brink of death after an outburst, but for him, all abilities were within his control! The [Sovereign] truly lived up to its mythical name! Thirty points of spiritual power plus the rapid replenishment of transcendence, enough for me to clear out hundreds of Blood Demons scattered across dozens of kilometers in two to three minutes, Shen Hao dealt precise Heavenly Punishments to the Blood Demons while summing up in his mind, But this level of strength is probably the limit of the White Level 4 Mall, roughly equivalent to Level 5 or even Level 6. If I dont elevate the Store Level later, even if my power increases, taking more resources would only yield this degreeits still sufficient domestically, for the time being, though. Indeed, for the current stage, such a degree of power paired with the map cheat was already ample for Shen Hao to gradually push through the nations Blood Demons by himself! Right now, this was just the beginning! Chapter 59 - 59: Sweep! Sweep! Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Sweep! Sweep! While Shen Hao was performing precise demon-slaying with Thunder from above, the soldiers below also demonstrated a high degree of order. It was only in the initial chaos that some people quickly came to their senses. Spread out! Stay alert! shouts kept ringing out. Even if some Blood Demons knew they could not escape, arising in a frenzy driven by instinctual fear, they were quickly suppressed. The whole process lasted less than two minutes. Efficient, precise, ferocious! ... When the Thunder in the high sky dissipated, there were no longer any Blood Demons within the range of Shen Haos map! Forty-six thousand points. That was the number of points Shen Hao had earned in those one to two minutes. Although it was far less than the points he gained in the previous hospital event, if the number of such Demon Caves were to increase, it could be very troublesome. In fact, this situation, with Blood Demons scattered across a vast area, is the current domestic norm, and facing such a scenario, only Shen Hao could achieve such terrifying efficiency. After all, he was genuinely hacking and grinding points. There are no more Blood Demons, Shen Hao flew around high in the sky, confirmed there were no remnants, and flew directly towards the circling airplane, Retreat, to the next location. Yes! The other members of the group could already imagine that such scenes would likely happen frequently over the next few days. If the number of Blood Demons was not large enough or spread wide enough, there would virtually be no opportunity for them to take action. Surely the national Blood Demons wont just be cleaned up by the team leader alone. Song Cheng couldnt help but say on the communication channel, That would be too easy. Isnt easy good? What, do you want more of a challenge? Cheng Youqing laughed. No, what I mean is, Blood Demons wont just sit still and wait to be killed, Song Cheng quickly explained, After all, they are intelligent beings. So what if they wont? Liu Ruoxi rarely joined in the discussion, If Parasite Failures are the natural predators of Blood Demons, then our team leader is the Blood Demons Heavenly Punishment, their doomsday! No matter how they struggle, in the face of doomsday, they can only despair and wait for death. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These words were confidently stated, yet no one could refute them. Because that was indeed the case! Parasite Failures could only identify Blood Demons and grow stronger by killing them. But Shen Hao could find Blood Demons across a large area and bring down Heavenly Punishment, sweeping clean in a short time! One was a natural predator, but the other was a genuine calamity! The more they discussed, the more excited the atmosphere within the group became. In fact, it was not just them; Shen Haos performance injected a strong dose of confidence in everyone aware of his actions, especially the army that had just finished sweeping. These warriors had realized that they no longer needed to worry whether their comrades beside them were Blood Demons, and they had unprecedented confidence in winning the war comprehensively! Having lost the abilities to parasitize and hide, those Blood Demons were merely a group of enemies that would die when killed! Really amazing, team leader, with this efficiency, not only could all active-duty soldiers be vetted within five days, but even the recalled ones could be vetted as well, Dong Gong also spoke on the channel at this moment. The recall of retired soldiers had begun on the first day the Blood Demons were discovered. However, among these retired soldiers, there would definitely be a substantial number of Blood Demons. So, they were only called back and had not been issued weapons, nor formally activated. It was initially thought that it would at least take the discovery of a method for identifying Blood Demons on a large scale before these veterans could be deployed into battle, but no one expected that Shen Hao would suddenly, as though flipping a switch, possess the ability to identify Blood Demons en masse. This identification range, this cleansing efficiency, even if it were just him aloneit would be enough! You are in charge of coordinating all parties, arranging everything related to the review, and I, Shen Hao, seated in the airplane chair, slightly intensified his tone, will be responsible for one thing onlycleansing, cleansing, and more cleansing! Yes! Dong Gong responded! Indeed, that was the only thing Shen Hao was going to do next! After understanding his ability range and cleansing efficiency, the burden became heavier, even preparing a supersonic fighter to minimize travel time and maximize efficiency! It must be said that the Blood Demons clearly had the intention of infiltrating the military and administrative layers, even though precautions and preventive measures were now in place. Still, during the month the Blood Demons remained hidden, they managed to achieve a significant infiltration. The military and key sectors had discovered the presence of Blood Demons. Fortunately, Shen Haos timely interference meant the situation didnt worsen. In just a few days, he and his team relentlessly traveled from one location to another, conducting the cleansing plan with astonishing efficiency. Although they hadnt made public the schedule for these days, most countries around the world had already guessed what Shen Hao was doing. As Dong Gong put it, international aid requests were coming in like snowflakes. Unfortunately, for both Shen Hao and the overall situation of the Blood Demon war, the most crucial thing was to clean up domestically first. The future international battlefield must have a strong logistical base. Moreover, the Blood Demons, without a doubt cunning, had evidently noticed his cleansings of the military and key departments and managed not to let a single Blood Demon Mother get captured, despite having captured the tails of several and not being able to determine the location of the Mother. However, even so. Being able to escape the current cleansing might not mean escaping the upcoming nationwide cleansing! At this moment, the Blood Demon Mothers must be in fear, perhaps even preparing to flee? Shen Hao narrowed his eyes slightlywho said only the ones undergoing the Trial could feel despair? Indeed, it was just as Shen Hao had thought. On the fourth day of the cleansing plan, nearly ten Blood Demon Mothers finally managed to come together. This was a dark place in the wilderness, where the night forest provided the best shelter. Dozens of figures of different ages and distinctly different attire stood together without any hierarchy in their positioning. Clearly, this was a meeting of the Blood Demon Mothers. Though only their offspring were present, at this moment, it was their mothers consciousness that descended upon them. The atmosphere on site was very heavy. The talent of that Chosen One is at least of Legendary level! At the start of the meeting, a Mother hoarsely voiced the information it had confirmed, He can instantly pinpoint the location of all our kind within a fifty-kilometer radius. Fifty kilometers? The scene stirred. The Mothers could not hide their terror. They wanted to win this war, to revive their civilization, and the stealth provided by their Parasitic Ability was crucial. But now, had this ability been rendered useless from the start? Chapter 60 - 60: The Timid Species Chapter 60: Chapter 60: The Timid Species How can there be a Legendary Talent among the mere six thousand or so Chosen Ones of the human race? A Matrix couldnt contain her anger. This is simply not fair. Do we have any Legends? No! Not even until the very end! This anger seemed to suddenly ignite the emotions of all the Matrices. Exactly! How is this possible? Golden Legendary Talent, and it just so happens to be the type that can restrain us! I will never accept this as mere luck! Our entire civilization never produced such a level of Talent until its final moments! ... Indeed, throughout their existence, the Blood Demon species had never witnessed a Golden Legendary Level ability. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In reality, it wasnt easy for such a thing to emerge. It was a one in a million chance! The number of Chosen Ones that appeared in a civilization was limited and would not grow endlessly; the Blood Demons past civilization couldnt surpass fifty thousand until its very end. At such numbers, the Golden Legend was indeed nothing more than a legend for them! No wonder this group of Blood Demons was so furious. How many Chosen Ones does Human Civilization have now? Barely six or seven thousand, not even ten thousand! This is like a gambler, who has bet everything and never won the SSR, turning around and seeing someone else win it with a single pull! This could cause someones mentality to explode in an instant! Moreover, this was not some game played for amusement but a matter concerning the fate of entire civilizations! If they had a Golden Legendary Talent from the beginning, maybe, just maybe, their civilization wouldnt have perished! Forget that they are inherent enemies now, even if they werent, such incomprehensible luck, with its intense and bitter envy, would be enough to make them want to tear this Emperor Ou civilization to shreds! However, there were still those who kept their cool. It was the same Matrix who first shared intelligence, also the one responsible for bringing these Matrices together. It spoke again, This is an established reality now. Resentment is pointless. The Civilization Trial has never promised fairness. This Blood Demon Mother obviously had a certain prestige among the many Matrices. After it spoke, all the Matrices gradually calmed down. Right now, we only have two options, it continued. The first is to do whatever it takes to eliminate that Chosen One. The second is to flee this country. As soon as these words fell, one Matrix after another quickly voiced their opinions. The first choice is simply impossible. Exactly, all of our children hiding in the army have been discovered. Without weapons, and with the number we have now, we are no match for the humans. The power of that Chosen One is extraordinary; he will be hard to deal with. Plus, a Matrix was captured alive, truly a sinner of our entire species! If a human were present at this time and heard such a group of hoarse, cold, and strange voices, they probably wouldnt be afraid because the words were filled with unmistakable deep fear. At this moment, at least in this country, the Blood Demons were the ones who needed to fear. The leading Matrix, looking at its own kind, also felt a sense of sadness in its heart. Enough! it roared quietly. Suddenly, everyone turned to look at it. Isnt this laughable? it said with anger, looking at each of them, Weve already lost the name of our civilization, lost our own language, and even lost all of our culture, but we have certainly not lost our cowardice. Or rather, do you wish to be defeated once again? All the Blood Demon Mothers fell silent at that moment. However, just as the leading Matrix thought it had made an impact, it heard one Mother voice out, What does this have to do with cowardice? If we cannot win, we cannot win. This statement seemed to express the sentiments of many Matrices, and the rest echoed the sentiment. Moreover, were not planning to give up. Every Matrix is precious to our civilization and cannot be carelessly abandoned here. Its only this country, after all. Other countries are more suitable for us. Escape and find more humans to Parasite outside, then come back with human weapons and consume every person in this country! These Matrices seemed unwilling to admit their own timidity, but no one planned to stay. If they were to run, the numerous Subspecies would not be easy to take along, but the Matrices alone wouldnt have any issue. Each of them had individual Talents, mostly of Blue Level, and were very powerful. As individuals, the chances of escaping undetected were not low. But the leading Blood Demon Mother, seeing such a scene, could only feel even deeper sorrow. However, this was its species. Its civilization was never one of fearless spirit. As long as there was a way out, it always kept retreating until it realized there was nowhere left to retreat to. Falling in the first Trial was not without reason. But this time, it didnt plan to retreat just yet. If you want to run, you can, but before escaping, cooperate with me, the Matrix controlling the Subspecies said, its grotesque mouth splitting in a sinister grin. Since humans call us demons, we should bring them fear. Since were going to run anyway, we can do it at any time, so why not try cooperating with me first? The Matrices remained silent. They really wanted to flee as quickly as possible. With the current situation, no one knew when the formidable Chosen One might suddenly appear before them. The fear of death was ingrained deep within the bones of the species. If you dont agree, Ill reveal all your locations, the Blood Demon Mother threatened, seemingly running out of patience. I have Epic Talent! Even if I expose my position, I can escape. You cant threaten me! Instantly, the surrounding Matrices were filled with shock and anger. Deep in the forest under the night sky, suppressed roars of rage echoed. Meanwhile, Shen Hao was on a plane, looking at a document. It wasnt about anything else, but rather about the Civilization Trial. In addition to the intelligence extracted from the captured Blood Demon Mother, there were summaries and analyses, including some opinions that Shen Hao wrote under his authority. The Civilization Trial, being a Trial and bringing forth powers like the Chosen Ones, suggests that there must be hope of overcoming it. By holding onto this belief, no matter how powerful or despairing the Trial seems, its essential to strive to find its weakness, just as with the Blood Demons. The more we understand, the less we fear Chapter 61 - 61: Sweep the Second Stage! Chapter 61: Chapter 61: Sweep the Second Stage! The existence of the Civilization Trial is a secret to most people in this current world. Even though many have connected the Star Jump incident, Chosen One, and Blood Demon together, there is no clear direction. It wasnt until the first Blood Demon Mother was caught, and the existence of the Civilization Trial was known, that everything came together. But what followed was deep fear. People didnt know who created the Civilization Trial, nor what the purpose of this trial was. The only known fact was that humans, in front of such an existence, were even more insignificant than ants before humans, finding absolutely no room for resistance. ... Even the whole planet seemed like a glass ball in a childs hand, able to be manipulated at will. Yet, even so, burying ones head in the sand, pretending to know nothing, was pointless. The document in Shen Haos hands was a file, one that temporarily would only be accessible to those with enough trust and courage. Perhaps one day in the future, this file would be officially declassified and disclosed to everyone worldwide. Therefore, Shen Hao took this opportunity to write out some of the information he had obtained from the hack in his own name. I do not believe that the existence of the Civilization Trial is merely a game, or a fighting pit intended for amusement, because it provides a pathway to become stronger. In any case, surviving the trial and becoming stronger until the day we know everything is what we need to do, and the only choice to survive in the trial. After reading the last paragraph he had written, Shen Hao flipped through other peoples opinions and analysis and then stored the file away. It appeared in his hands because he had the authority to decide whom he deemed qualified to access it. However, the most pressing issue was still dealing with the Blood Demon. Shen Hao opened his Chosen One interface. After spending these five days clearing out Blood Demons and assimilating resources, his data had changed significantly. [Constitution: 19] [Spirit: 23] [Transcendent: 13] [Level: 4] Yes, he had reached the fourth level. His tri-dimensional strength had also improved by more than double. However, as the data increased, he could clearly feel that the efficiency of his basic three dimensions improvement was beginning to slow down. Because the tier of resources in the store could no longer meet his needs. To boost his advancement faster, he needed better resources. Ultimately, it came down to the store level again. Over these days, he had cleared out approximately six thousand eight hundred Blood Demons. Since they were only kills, the points gained were one million one hundred thousand, and with the points he had before, his total now nearly reached one million seven hundred thousand. He was still short by over three hundred thousand points to unlock the White Level 5 Mall. This was an astonishing efficiency, and the only limitation to his scoring was the transportation speed and the number of Blood Demons. Over three hundred thousand, just two thousand more Blood Demons should be enough. Shen Hao felt somewhat regretful, If only I had the points hack now, I would have had enough already. But, he only needed to wait two more days! Shen Hao was very much looking forward to it. Points hacks are never too many. At that moment, Dong Gongs communication also came through. Team leader, we have only found two areas where the Matrix had been present for a short time, and moreover, we cant guarantee that the Matrix is still in the same location, Dong Gong said somewhat helplessly, because the Blood Demon Parasite event in this place happened ten hours ago. If the Matrix realizes that the parasitic activity has been exposed, it might flee. Not might, it definitely will flee, Shen Hao was not surprised. The Blood Demon Mother isnt foolish, it most likely knows about his abilities by now. Rather, the best option should be to immediately try to flee the country. Those who dont flee and even dare to continue parasitizing truly have guts. After all, within the vicinity of any Blood Demon exhibiting parasitic behavior, there must be a Matrix, as the Spiritual Network has a distance limitation. Ten hours have already made it difficult to capture, and you have to count the time it takes for me to get there, we need to further increase efficiency, Shen Hao stated again. Our alert system is continuously being optimized, but the Blood Demons parasitic actions are becoming more secretive and are now showing mobility, not remaining in one place, Dong Gong explained, Although this considerably slows down the spread, similarly, under stable conditions to act, those being parasitized dont even have the chance to press the alert button. In fact, Shen Hao had exchanged for quite a few Sensing Talismans during this time. But limited by the number, he could only send them to various cities for random checks. Indeed, traces of Blood Demons had been spotted in many cities through these checks, but typically, the Matrices had already relocated and didnt stay in their original cities, which substantially increased the difficulty of capturing the Matrices. The current method of detection still depended on the alert system; some people managed to press the alert button during their struggles, or their actions were noticed by people around them or by surveillance, only then confirming the parasitic actions in progress. Even so, some Blood Demon Mothers, realizing they had triggered an alert, would quickly flee. After all, once Shen Hao arrived, they only had a dead end, not even a chance to play hide and seek. Give me the address of the other location first; dealing with one is better than none, Shen Hao finally said. Even though he knew that the worldwide Blood Demon war was still not looking optimistic and time was still very tight, at this point, other than being a bit more patient and upgrading the store rapidly, there werent many good options left. Yes! Dong Gong acknowledged. The entire cleanup plan had just finished its first stage, completing the first review of strategic departments such as the military zone, weapons, and management. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, it was time for the second stage. To locate and capture all the Blood Demon Mothers nationwide! However, when Shen Hao quickly arrived at the first city aboard a supersonic fighter jet, his brows were slightly furrowed. Only over a hundred Blood Demons, the Mother must have arrived not long ago, how long before did the parasitic event occur? he quickly asked. Two hours and thirty-seven minutes ago, Dong Gong reported, All the outbound channels had been intercepted at the first opportunity. Then there should still be time, Shen Hao immediately used resources to boost his Spirit to thirty points. The map rapidly expanded. Then, his eyes lit up. Found them! About thirty kilometers from the city, a dozen Blood Demons were rapidly fleeing. With the roads blocked and vehicles made unreachable, a mere two hours were not enough to allow the Mother to escape the range of Shen Haos map! It can be said, the moment the Mothers figure appeared on the map, the outcome was already sealed! No need to take another flight, Shen Hao directly used Telekinesis to levitate and rapidly dive. As he landed in front of the Mother, another Mother became a captive under the Sovereigns suppression! Chapter 62 - 62: Points Wealth Code! Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Points Wealth Code! The entire process didnt even require much description. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even though the Matrixs strength was continuously growing, the speed of Shen Haos growth was still surpassing them by a large margin. This was the power brought by great Talent and abundant points! Unless there was a sufficient number of them and they were armed with heavy weapons, or even formed into a well-equipped army, they could potentially pose a certain threat to Shen Hao at this moment. But domestically, being able to get a hold of handguns was already impressive! A few handguns couldnt even break through Shen Haos protective gear. ... How many subordinates do you have? Shen Hao asked directly. Seven, seven thousand four hundred, the Matrix trembled. Over seven thousand people? Shen Haos expression darkened. The number was actually within predictions, in the first month alone, a Matrix could develop thousands of subordinate in some larger cities, even if the efficiency of parasitic growth had slowed down significantly over the last week, but with carefulness, there was still a chance to develop more subordinates. If the number of Matrices in the country exceeded fifty, that would already mean nearly four hundred thousand victims! It was imperative to capture the Matrices as soon as possible. Of course, the subordinates couldnt be overlooked either! Shen Hao commanded directly, Order your subordinates to gather together! He had already experimented with another Matrix before, directly ordering the Matrix to kill its subordinates didnt yield any points. However, the commands of Matrices were irrefutable to the vast majority of subordinates! Therefore, just bring them all together and solve it with Sovereign suppression, and obtain more points! So, at this very moment, a bizarre scene began to unfold within several cities. People suddenly rushed from all directions to a certain place on the outskirts of the city. Initially, no one realized what was happening. Until the number of gathering people increased, some taxi drivers and civilians noticed this anomaly, quickly reported it up, and even posted it online. It rapidly sparked a lot of public attention and discussion. Whats going on with these people? They look so strange. It couldnt be Blood Demons, could it? Silly, the scariest thing about Blood Demons is their ability to hide and conceal themselves, standing out and gathering together is akin to courting death. No need for Boss Shen to make a move, one missile would solve it all. Maybe they really are courting death. Some braver ones even approached to film, these people crowded together, seeming very peculiar to each other, with some discussions heard among them. It looked normal yet strange. But shortly after, a roaring sound came from high above, and when they looked up, they could see a long trail crossing the clouds. That was the noise brought by a supersonic jet beginning to slow down and decrease its altitude! A black dot plunged directly from the sky. In an instant, all the gathered Blood Demons became distressed, some of the Blood Demons seemed to realize something, frantically wanting to flee, but were restricted by the Matrixs command! However, even if they wanted to escape now, it was already too late! When Shen Hao arrived, all the Blood Demons could only wail and fall to the ground under the overwhelming suppression, some even uncontrollably revealed their true faces. The people holding cameras nearby were completely stunned. Thousands of Blood Demons, all of them were Blood Demons! Online, it suddenly exploded. Is this for real? Boss Shen, thats Boss Shen Hao! My God, they are actually lining up to die! Whats going on? This group of Blood Demons collectively challenges Boss Shen to a one-on-one? Lord, Im right in this city, and there are so many Blood Demons! No wonder people are so shocked; the scene looks too bizarre and too stunning. There had been no news of Shen Hao or the battlefield for several days, and even though everyone knew that the war was still ongoing, with many people continuously fighting on the most dangerous frontlines, the lack of specific information about the battles made people uneasy. Blood Demons had become the focal point of the entire society and civilization in just one short week. On the internet and television, domestically and internationally, various news and voices highlighted the terror of the Blood Demons. Especially abroad, it watched by people with trembling hearts. This war was now a matter of human survival! But what was this? Thousands of Blood Demons voluntarily stepped out from the crowd, gathered together, and then their strongest Chosen One took them down in one fell swoop? If it werent for the Blood Demons in front of the camera painfully wailing and trembling on the ground, people might think this was just a fantasy from a dream! At this time, the official finally issued an announcement. Team leader Shen Hao has once again successfully captured and controlled a Matrix. Upon inspection, this Matrixs Parasitic Subordinates have infected seven thousand three hundred forty-two people, scattered across areas including Lingxi City, Hong City, Chenxi County, Dongming County, and Lantian County. All Blood Demon Subordinates are now gathered outside the city under the command of the Matrix, please all citizens stay away and do not risk contact This not only stunned people within the country but also around the world who were following the situation in the Eastern Country. It was indeed a genuine lining up to die! Previous messages had not been released, and although many people knew that a Matrix had been captured in the Eastern Country, they were not clear on what the Matrix could do. But now, they knew. The Matrix could even command the subordinate bodies to die! Yes! The powerful control ability of the Matrix over its subordinates should have been a strength of the Blood Demons, but this strong hierarchical order turned into a guillotine at the Blood Demons neck after the crucial surrender of the Matrix. Controlling the Matrix meant controlling most subordinates! Even if some subordinates sensed danger and were too afraid to come, they could not escape the precise elimination by the Matrix in the Spirit Network! Of course, there were a few who could defy the will of the Matrix under a survival instinct, escaping the range of the Spirit Network, but these were only a very few. Moreover, the Matrix could still sense the general direction and range. This type of Blood Demon just needed to be handed over to others for a follow-up hunt. Once deprived of their Parasitic Ability, the subordinate bodies posed no significant threat. It can be said that Shen Haos appearance in front of the camera once again brought huge victories and hope for victory to people around the world! However, at this time, Shen Hao didnt pay much attention to the sensation on the internet. He was just looking at his Chosen One panel and couldnt help but remark, Sure enough, the Matrix is the treasure code for points! He had previously spent five days handling slightly more than six thousand Blood Demons, mostly just killing them, averaging one hundred fifty points per demon. But now, just by visiting a few places, he had harvested over seven thousand! All were harvested using Dominator suppression, each one earning two hundred points! In this short time, he had directly harvested over one million four hundred thousand points! White Level 5 Mall, unlocked! Glancing at the requirements for the Sixth-level Mall, he was surprised to find that it only needed a total of five million points. It was less than expected. However, what Shen Hao was more concerned about now was what important items were in the Level 5 Mall. Chapter 63 - 63: The Time of Harvest Chapter 63: Chapter 63: The Time of Harvest ` According to the current rules of the Civilization Trial, it is clear that the normal way to pass the Trial is through the Mall. The Chosen One must devise ways to continuously combat the Trial, obtain points, upgrade the Store, and enhance both their own and the entire civilizations strength. Although Shen Hao could cheat, cheating could not lead directly to passing the Trial, it was still an auxiliary under the rules. Therefore, his anticipation for the Store was only natural. Every upgrade of the Store was a moment of great harvest! ... After opening the White Level 5 Store and skillfully arranging the purchasable items, just at first glance, he discovered a product named Spirit Testing Ball. [Product Name: Spirit Testing Ball] [Product Level: White Level 5] [Product Description: Capable of detecting whether objects within a hundred-meter radius contain Spiritual Energy, with a sensitive response. Replenishing Spiritual Energy allows for extended use. It also has a certain detection effect for other non-Spiritual Energy extraordinary characteristics.] [Product Price: 2000 points] Capable of detecting within a hundred-meter radius! Shen Haos eyes sparkled. This thing was clearly an upgraded version of the Sensing Talisman, as many items in the Store were such that higher-level Stores contained upgraded versions of products from lower-level Stores. Although the Spirit Testing Ball also had usage conditions and a not-so-large detection range, this kind of tool could still greatly enhance his detection efficiency. Not to mention, equipping a Chosen One squad with one would be of great use during the pursuit of fleeing Blood Demons! Although it was a bit expensive, it could be used for a long time! Replenishing Spiritual Energy was not a problem, as Spiritual Energy Crystals had appeared as early as in the White Level 3 Store, which could be worn long-term to enhance ones constitution. No matter how you looked at it, it was much better than the Sensing Talisman, which was a consumable! The demand was definitely huge! Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ill exchange ten for a test first. Without any hesitation, Shen Hao exchanged for ten, ready to hand them over to the research institutes for testing. In the previous days, dozens of top-tier research institutes had been established in this country, scattered across various locations, on one hand to protect the scientists collectively, and on the other hand, because there was now a plethora of things, directions, and categories that needed research. Blood Demon Research Institute, Spiritual Energy Research Institute, Magic Research Institute, Weapon Research Institute, Talent Research Institute While Shen Hao was diligently eradicating Blood Demons, even more people across the entire country were taking rapid action. One could imagine that with each upgrade of the Store Level, these research institutes were not only the busiest, but also the most thrilling. Shen Hao continued to browse the Store. Besides the Spirit Testing Ball, there were quite a few other great items. Ice Grenade, all-encompassing Binding Grenade, basic Plasma Rifle, Electric Shock Bullets Shen Hao was on a plane heading back to the nearest military base while purchasing weapons and equipment that might be effective against Blood Demons. Dong Gong had already been waiting there with the team members. As soon as Shen Hao got off the plane, they all gathered around him. Team leader, how did it go? They were all eagerly looking at Shen Hao. ` ` The anticipation for the White Level 5 Mall wasnt limited to Shen Hao. It was everyone! The researchers at the institutes were even more eager! Not bad at all, Shen Hao said with a smile, taking out all the items he had purchased and sorting them, Take these to the various institutes, place these in the teams warehouse, and these ability balls and equipment, allocate them as before, although the level of the dropped equipment is a bit low for you. The loot from the Blood Demons was determined by their own level, and although there were many of them, most were only at first and second levels. In the Eastern Country, where Blood Demons were hard to avoid, there wasnt much opportunity for major cannibalistic leveling. However, low-level wasnt useless, it could still be effective when given to ordinary soldiers. Moreover, ability balls could rapidly enhance a Chosen Ones strength. Shen Haos Thunder although purple, could still be upgraded by stacking similar low-level ability balls. Such as Electric Shock, Electric Current, and so on. This portion, he kept for himself. After using almost a hundred, his Thunder had now reached Level 2, much more powerful than initially. Team leader, is there a technical blueprint for this type of equipment? Chen Sihui asked, holding a full-wrap restraint grenade and seemingly in awe, This thing is amazing, its a non-injury type of restraint device! If we could add an automatic alarm system and mass-produce it, we could distribute it to the public for defense against the Blood Demons! It would also make it easier to spot parasitic behaviors, but, the technical level is really high! Cant figure it out? Shen Hao looked at the gadget in her hand. He remembered this product as well. The description said it could be adapted to creatures of various body types. Conventional restraint equipment wasnt very effective against Blood Demons. Blood Demons were able to manipulate their blood and were almost unstoppable. With our current technological level, its quite difficult, responded Chen Sihui as she quickly disassembled the device. With her Skillful Hand, and incrementally higher level, she had easily grasped the basic structure of such gadgets, and finally, holding a metal capsule, she said, The core is this, a material that can rapidly expand into a high-strength adhesive. Its breathable but waterproof, perfect for capturing creatures, definitely useful against Blood Demons, but we lack the preceding technology, and we had no such technical foundation before. Shen Hao understood and felt a bit of regret. Shaking his head, he said, Such a weapon costs seven hundred points each, not cheap, and we dont have the technology, but Ive bought whatever technology was available. Seven hundred points? The others were somewhat astonished. They had already seen the Spirit Testing Ball, an upgraded key item, and understood its importance. Indeed, buying three of these restraint devices was not as good as buying one Spirit Testing Ball. After all, situations requiring live capture of Blood Demons were rare. If it couldnt be produced and popularized on a large scale, it wasnt very useful. If we cant buy it now, we will be able to in the future, Dong Gong remained optimistic, smiling, Not to mention the technology, just these items alone can greatly increase the technological level of our entire civilization. Without the Blood Demons, this opportunity would have been unimaginable in the past! Indeed, the Chosen One Mall wasnt just for dealing with Blood Demons. Rather, its real purpose was to improve the strength of civilization! The current focus was combating Blood Demons, so what was exchanged were mostly weapon-related items, but in reality, technologies and equipment important for civilian life, production, and even key domains were also plentiful in the mall. Moreover, it included the incredible Extraordinary Powers! In fact, after experiencing five levels of the mall, everyone had gained a rough understanding of the current Chosen One Mall. Chapter 64 - 64: The Leader of the Eastern Country Blood Demon? Chapter 64: Chapter 64: The Leader of the Eastern Country Blood Demon? Although it seemed chaotic and had everything, the number of items actually available for purchase was not that many and could be divided into three major categories. Technology, Magic, Cultivation! However, according to the intelligence received from the Blood Demon Mothers side, their past civilizations Chosen One Mall did not have the same three categories. The categories in the Blood Demons former mall were Technology, Totems, and Mutation. Only Technology was the same. Unfortunately, all related knowledge and specific contents were erased and sealed at the moment of trial failure. ... But even just a name was enough to spark imagination. Many experts speculated that these three directions were actually initial recommendations made by the Civilization Trial based on the characteristics of the civilization. Moreover, judging by the many unlocked items in the Chosen One Mall, it was very likely that there would be ways to unlock more paths later on. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Otherwise, there was no need to list these products. Regardless, for Human Civilization today, among these three directions, Technology was the most cost-effective one. Because they already had a foundation in this direction. The other domains were not useless either. Not to mention targeted items like the Sensing Talisman, even ordinary resources for personal strength growth held extremely high research valuepotentially enhancing the entire army or even the individual quality of All People. The existence of Parasite Failures had already shown that one did not need to be a Chosen One to step into the Transcendent realm. The resources in the Extraordinary Domain within the mall could likely be used by ordinary people as well! The words Shen Hao wrote in the Civilization Trial Records thus gained the agreement of many. Survive the trials, become stronger! Many were now fantasizing that if they could continually survive the trials, Human Civilization might have the chance to reach a stage far beyond imagination! Alright, upgrade those who should upgrade, enhance those who should enhance, and experiment with those who should experiment, Shen Hao finally said, The offspring registered under the caught Blood Demon Mother have mostly been captured, but a few have escaped, including several Level 4 Blood Demons. Now, only some of the Chosen Ones have the ability to pursue them. You may need to act separately from me. Upon hearing this statement, the present Chosen Ones all became solemn. Level 4 Blood Demons were indeed very dangerous. Although Blood Demons that had separated from the Mother were unable to use their parasitic fission ability, they could still consume humans to become stronger. In them, Level 4 Blood Demons would only be more cunning and more ferocious. Till now, the Chosen Ones within Shen Haos team, thanks to the high-level resources received here, had just managed to reach Level 3. Relying on their Talent, abilities, and equipment, they might be able to battle a Level 4 Blood Demon, but other Chosen Ones did not have such favorable conditions. Even though Shen Hao had made available all the resources he didnt need, only some of the Chosen Ones could benefit from them. After all, the Chosen One Market had not fully formed yet; everyone was borrowing resources from Shen Hao, hence eligibility for resource allocation naturally had to be selective. Those who dared to fight and had the determination and will to take responsibility were the focus. The Chosen Ones in Shen Haos team were no exception. He naturally had to continue finding and controlling more Blood Demon Mothers, as well as precisely eliminating some focused in the city areas, but the more scattered Blood Demons would definitely need to be handled by others. Dont worry, group leader, Cheng Youqing, who appeared to be the most eager to fight, said, looking almost impatient, We wont let you down. The others nodded in agreement, including Qiuyue; none were cowards. Now, there werent just one or two Chosen Ones who were envious of them; some even managed to send membership applications to Dong Gong. However, the team had already begun to form a tacit understanding, and Shen Hao had no intention of adding more members for the time being. He wanted to first observe their performance. As a Cheater, Shen Hao had already decided to follow both the Personal Strength and Legion tracks simultaneously! After a brief gathering, everyone quickly split up, with each person assigned their own tasks. Although the domestic situation seemed to have secured an advantage, the overall combat situation was still tense, and there was no time to waste, especially not too many deaths in this first Trial! Therefore, Shen Hao had not even kept too many points; forthcoming points would only increase. Keeping points in hand was hardly useful. He aimed to quickly utilize them, while also gaining some return on points by rapidly transforming them into strength on various fronts. Just from others point feedback, he could now accumulate over twenty thousand points daily. Though not much yet, it was starting to scale up. Dont forget, he still had the chance to cheat! However, just as Shen Hao achieved another significant victory and was rapidly digesting his gains, on the other side, a Blood Demon Mother, seeing the news online, could no longer tolerate the situation. We must start now! This Blood Demon Mother seemed to be the only one preparing to do something rather than merely thinking of escaping. The face it had acquired through parasitism seemed even more human. The next day, as Shen Hao was rushing to a city identified with a concentration of Blood Demons, he suddenly received an urgent communication from Dong Gong. Group leader! Dong Gongs voice was hurried, Three minutes ago, a Blood Demon Mother posted a video online! What? Shen Hao was momentarily stunned. For now, just take a look, Dong Gong replied. Alright! Shen Hao immediately opened the link Dong Gong had sent him. The video had a rather sensational title. I am the leader of the Eastern Country Blood Demon Race, seeking dialogue with Shen Hao. Yes, that was the title. Self-proclaimed as the leader of the Eastern Country Blood Demon Race, it even sought to have a dialogue with Shen Hao. In the current internet frenzy, such a headline was maximally attention-grabbing. Shen Hao immediately started the video. The scene depicted a relatively well-lit room, but it was completely barren with empty walls, resembling a common under-furnished house. A girl wearing a mask, slim in stature and appearing like a high school student, stood there. I am the leader of the Blood Demon Race in the Eastern Country, also a Blood Demon Mother, she stated. As soon as she spoke, that raspy, dark, moist female voice immediately made Shen Haos gaze sharpen. That was indeed a characteristic of a Blood Demon Mothers consciousness descending upon its offspring. Because it was not about controlling vocal cords to produce a sound, but rather controlling the blood to mimic vocal cords, creating vibrations to generate sound. Next, this Blood Demon Mother made an even more convincing demonstration. Stretching out a hand, blood directly seeped from the capillaries, gathering in front of her, continuously transforming! Chapter 65 - 65: Blood Demons Struggle! (Added chapter, please follow for updates!) Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Blood Demons Struggle! (Added chapter, please follow for updates!) If the video isnt fabricated, then this feat could only be accomplished by a Blood Demon or a Parasite Failure! Thats why this video could spread so wildly in just a few minutes! The rate of spreading even far surpassed the one from the video where the Blood Demon crisis broke out! Although Shen Hao hadnt enabled the comment stream, he could imagine that the number of viewers was skyrocketing. Indeed, it was the first time that a Blood Demon had appeared before the public through active conversation! The screen continued its broadcast. ... The demonstration of its blood control ability seemed only to confirm its identity. Without retracting the blood, the Blood Demon Mother continued speaking in this posture: Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As you are aware, we are neither human nor are we unintelligent beasts, but rather another intelligent species. The name Blood Demon isnt our species original name, but until we re-establish our civilization, we will accept this name in respect for the original inhabitants of this world. Additionally, you may address me as Shadow King, which is my official title among our species! The hoarse voice of the Blood Demon was not as cold as machinery, but rather full of clear and rich emotions. He sounded like he was not some monster with a human appearance, but truly a leader of the opposing force. This gave people an indescribable sense of eeriness. But the Blood Demons speech didnt pause: A few days ago, your leaders declared war on us, and today this video can serve as a response. Although war is not our intention, the war between our two species is indeed inevitable. This is not about morality, right, or wrong, but purely about the survival and reconstruction of our civilization! This statement caused an instant uproar on the internet. If Shen Hao were to open the comment stream now, he would see a flurry of messages so dense they could nearly crash the server. Angry, excited, and even some attempting dialogue. Regardless, in this war, one sides declaration had now received an official response from the other! This fact alone continuously amplified the significance of this video. Even within this short period, the video had been translated and was beginning to spread to the entire world. However, this self-proclaimed Shadow King Blood Demon Mother released the video obviously not just to provide a response. For the Blood Demons, and for humanity, there was not much need for it. Their parasitic actions were already unforgivable acts of war to humans. Thus, the Shadow King swiftly moved on to the main point: But I must admit that compared to our kin elsewhere in the world, we in the Eastern Country have suffered completely unexpected setbacks, and all this because of the presence of one individualChosen One Shen Hao. Having such a Chosen One, your country is indeed extremely lucky. His strength even surpasses our comprehension, and even I, as one of the strongest among my species, am not confident of surviving against him. This is the fundamental reason I have issued this communication in this form, because I am profoundly aware that if this continues, we will suffer immense losses before him! As these words were spoken, everyone could feel the Blood Demon Mothers seriousness. Even concealed behind a mask, one could almost sense the gravity in its expression. Shen Hao couldnt help but raise an eyebrow as he watched. And on the internet, the viewers burst into chaos once again. Yet, compared to the initial disorder, there was a moment of unanimity now. The majority felt an indescribable sense of relief. Good to know! Since you know, better surrender quickly. Youre out of luck coming to our territory! Shen Hao is the worlds strongest Chosen One! Are you contemplating surrender? Impossible; youre doomed! Thats right, we wont accept surrender! So many have already died; it can only be blood for blood! It must be said that happiness is realized through comparison. The internet has been dominated by messages mostly concerning Blood Demons and war, with the bulk of messages not coming from within the country, but from abroad. After all, domestically, aside from Donghua Citys battle drawing comprehensive attention, other battles were localized and on a smaller scale. Internationally, the tumult was increasing drastically. Particularly after the battle in Donghua City, some of the Blood Demons actions had become exceedingly frantic. Some experts analyzed that it was Shen Haos presence, together with the successful live capture and control of the Blood Demon Mother, that had placed considerable pressure on the entire Blood Demon species, prompting those overseas to become more aggressive, trying to grow stronger before Shen Hao could interfere. In comparison, although there was a significant sacrifice domestically with many casualties, the situation had improved countless times over. And now this sense of happiness drawn from comparison was directly ignited by the leader of the Eastern Country Blood Demon! Even the Blood Demon Leader had acknowledged Shen Haos strength and admitted their disadvantage. Could the countrys complete victory be far off? Some even had the illusion that this sudden, strange, and dangerous war might soon end! However, at this point, Shen Haos heart was somewhat furrowed. He didnt believe the Blood Demon Mother would come forward to flatter him for no reason. Moreover, within the seemingly flattering speech, there were some intriguing implications. It was as if the current situation in the Eastern Country was entirely his doing. Shen Hao knew that although he was powerful, he was far from being able to solve everything by himself. If he were to go abroad now, facing Blood Demons armed with heavy weapons, he would still be in a difficult position. He couldnt hunt Blood Demons as recklessly as in the Eastern Country. After all, behind his recent victories was the strong support of the entire national system! The video hadnt ended yet, and Shen Hao held back his speculations and thoughts to continue watching. I understand that whether a dialogue in times of war can stand depends on the cards each holds. If Mister Shen Hao is watching this video, I hope you comprehend three fundamental realities. First, we are a highly united species, and with my Epic Talent, I have already received the recognition and obedience of all Mothers within the Eastern Country. Second, there are already over five hundred thousand Blood Demons within the Eastern Country! Third The Blood Demon Mother got to this point, then lifted a third finger and emphasized dramatically: We are an intelligent species. We may not be your match, but we will not sit idly by. We will definitely struggle with all our might and at any cost! Chapter 66 - 66: Behind the Schemes Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Behind the Schemes Seeing this, Shen Haos expression darkened slightly, as he had already guessed the purpose of the Blood Demon Mother releasing this video. Sure enough, after this, the tone of the Blood Demon in the video suddenly became chilling: 500,000 Blood Demons! And they are scattered among the humans, 500,000 Blood Demons! Our species average individual strength far surpasses that of humans, and even without firearms, one Blood Demon can kill dozens of people in a short time! What casualties could 500,000 Blood Demons, pushed into a corner, bring if they stopped hiding and started slaughtering humans with full force all at once? At least 30 million people! Maybe even more! At this moment, the people who were somewhat excited because the Blood Demon Mother had capitulated, suddenly fell silent. And some even felt a chill run through their bodies. ... 30 million people! How many people does the entire country have in total? This number had already reached one-fiftieth, which means that out of every fifty people, one would meet their demise. It may not seem like a lot, but for ordinary people, its an unimaginable calamity! Especially since there had already been many such incidents abroad. The scenes of Blood Demons picking up weapons and suddenly going on killing sprees among crowds of ordinary people had occurred countless times! Even though people had learned to carry weapons when they went out, there would still be corpses left behind. Maybe you, Mr. Shen Hao, dont need to fear our threats. Perhaps we will ultimately be defeated by your power, but before that, we can certainly bring massive casualties to your country! That is our trump card. The words of the Blood Demon in the video continued, the eyes that should have appeared lively were now seemingly filled with a chilling determination. And he finally threw out the demands of the negotiation. Therefore, I hope you, Mr. Shen Hao, will seriously consider our following demands: First, immediately stop the capture of the Matrix, and release the two Matrices that have been captured. Second, provide us with more than ten safe routes to other countries, which we will use to cautiously and gradually complete the evacuation of all Blood Demons. Third, you must appear on camera 24/7 during the entire evacuation process to ensure we know your location. I believe these three demands are reasonable and beneficial to both sides. I hope you, Mr. Shen Hao, will consider them carefully, with the interests of the species and national security as your top priority. We will give you some time to await your reply, but it wont be long. The video ended there. At this very moment, the entire country, and even the whole world, was in an uproar because of this video. This was the first time the invader, the Blood Demon, had publicly addressed humanity. And the message it contained was too abundant and too special. After watching the entire video, Shen Hao silently pondered for a while before reconnecting with Dong Gong. Team leader, the spread of this video is too wide, and the attention its getting is too high, its completely impossible to block it now, Dong Gong spoke without any heaviness in his tone. Is the number of 30 million people real? Shen Hao asked directly. Its definitely exaggerated, Dong Gong said very assuredly. First of all, our army, after scrutiny, has been stationed in all cities in shifts, plus every city has its own armed forces, so they are not entirely defenseless against Blood Demons. Secondly, without weapons, a Blood Demon killing sixty people in a short time would only be possible in densely populated public places. But if all cities are locked down and people are prohibited from moving around, then its not so easy for the Blood Demons to create a massacre. In fact, according to the Analysis Departments simulations, if all Blood Demons stopped hiding and started killing with the sole purpose of murder, the final casualty count could be kept under 7 million. 7 million people, huh. Shen Hao was certainly more inclined to believe that number. Actually, in this situation, the options and cards that the Blood Demons could play were inherently limited; the worst scenario would be to stop hiding and launch simultaneous retaliatory attacks with all Blood Demons. There was definitely a contingency plan for this. Dispersing the military forces across all regions, especially focusing on cities where Blood Demons had been detected, was one such precautionary measure. The 30 million mentioned by the Blood Demon Mother was, in its entirety, a way to exaggerate the threat and spread panic. However, the main goal of this Blood Demon who proclaimed himself as the Shadow King in releasing the video was definitively not just to evacuate all Blood Demons. I didnt expect that the Blood Demons would also play the game of lifting to strike down. Shen Hao seemed to be sneering. Yes, lifting to strike down. The Analysis Department holds the same view. It should be said that the intention is quite clear, Dong Gong stated. It downplays the role of the state, highlights your strength and status, and with the added threats, its as though the lives of 30 million people are entirely in your hands. It tries to use public opinion to coerce you, and possibly it even aims to undermine the Global United Front. I guess our neighboring countries must be feeling the tension now. Exactly. Even if 500,000 Blood Demons were really to retreat, they couldnt possibly flee via the sea; they would be sitting ducks. They could only retreat to nearby countries. Even if we took a step back and managed to reach an agreement where the Blood Demons retreated honestly, the influx of such a number of Blood Demons would inevitably bring significant destruction to neighboring countries and might even further provoke international discontent with the Eastern Country. At the least, the public could easily be incited. Given the current circumstances, its clear that the Global Front is the key to surviving this Trial. If other countries suffer a comprehensive defeat, no matter how intact their own nation remains, they will still have to face a colossal crisis of extinction. The best outcome would merely be mutual destruction. Yet, how many people can have such perspective and vision? Even if the reasoning is laid out plainly and explained clearly, faced with the immediate threat of death and a path that seems less fearsome, how many can make the right choice? Just as its difficult for them to explain the difference between 7 million and 30 million, its equally challenging to justify why they should give up on the chance to save millions of their compatriots. Whats more important isthis resentment would converge on Shen Hao. Youre so powerful, even the Blood Demons fear and revere you, so why cant you protect us? This thought can spread and take root very easily. Raising Shen Hao to an undeserved height was precisely the fundamental strategy of lifting to strike down! It can be said that the scheming behind this Blood Demon Mothers manoeuvre indeed appears sufficiently sinister. But Shen Hao suddenly laughed, and even laughed out loud. On the other end, Dong Gong also chuckled softly a few times. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 67 - 67: Too Naive! Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Too Naive! Its trying to be clever with us, engaging in conspiracy. Shen Haos gaze was ice cold, but indeed, he was smiling, How naive! Indeed naive, Dong Gong laughed, There is a saying that goes, in the face of absolute power, all conspiracies and tricks are meaningless. To think they can play with public opinion and conspiracy on our land, they truly underestimate us. Moreover, this situation is actually within our contingency plans. Its just that we didnt expect a Blood Demon Mother, especially one that claims to be the Blood Demon Leader, to do such a thing. Yes, this Blood Demon had made a fatal mistake. It had overestimated the power of public opinion and underestimated the determination and power of the system! And even more so, it underestimated the versatility and complexity of humanity! Once the nations propaganda machine starts, such level of public opinion manipulation poses little trouble, not to mention that the sentiment generated by the Mother isnt flawless. Not to mention, can we just let go of the tragedy of 500,000 compatriots, the blood feud of 500,000 people? The fear of death is one side of ordinary people, but the courage to fight is also a trait of this nation, this ethnicity! ... Thats why Shen Hao has never defined himself as a nanny of civilization. In front of the Trial, death and fear are unavoidable, but he believes that after the initial confusion and panic, the entire civilization will inevitably grow swiftly. The Civilization Trial ultimately needs to be confronted by the whole civilization! And more importantly, the internet is not a lawless land! Since it claims to be the leader of the Eastern Country Blood Demons, regardless of how much truth there is to this title, it must have intelligence on other Blood Demon Matrices, Shen Haos eyes grew brighter, Since it has already shown such a clumsy hand, dont tell me we still cant locate its approximate position! The investigation was initiated the moment the video went live, Dong Gong immediately said. Its clear this Blood Demon Mother has put some thought into this. The video was released simultaneously on different platforms, each originators address is different, and theyve used hacking techniques to cover their tracks. However, those techniques are trivial, and the Analysis Department believes it probably had its offspring carry the video to different cities for release. But no matter if it is online or offline, from the moment the video appeared, it left a trail. How long will it take? Shen Hao said, We just need a rough range! Weve already called in a large number of experts; tracking online presents no difficulty at all. At the same time, weve initiated a lot of offline investigations. If all goes well, we could have results by tomorrow morning, at the very least, well be able to find the location of this offspring showcased in the video! The internet has evolved to the point where the official cyber capabilities are beyond common peoples imagination; even a top hacker, if one truly resolves to capture them, can be caught. Not to mention the worlds top technological personnel, but the level of hardware and network permissions alone are far beyond what an individual can match. Moreover, in this country, online security has long been a priority, and the internet is not a lawless land is certainly not an empty phrase! It can only be said that this move by the Blood Demon Mother was far too naive. Releasing the video via an offspring is more like burying its head in the sand. After all, being able to descend also means it can establish a connection to the Spiritual Network; the Matrix must be near this offspring! Shen Hao was even getting a bit anxious. It was mainly that term leader that the Mother had used which piqued his interest. If they could follow the trail to other Matrices, they might even have to thank this one for the points it delivered, which would greatly reduce the threat to the common peoplea real windfall! If you need to use any items from the shop, just let me know, Shen Hao even threw in a bit of insurance, There are still some items in the shop that should be useful, such as insect bionic surveillance devices, high-performance chips, People-finding Talismans Then were even more certain! Dong Gong was not bashful. He was clearly aware of the significance of this matter. Catching this Mother could potentially save millions of lives and further accelerate the comprehensive victory at home! It can be said that since the emergence of the video, the whole country has mobilized a tremendous amount of power! If it had kept a low profile, concealed itself, that would have been one thing, but since it stepped forward, it should be given a lesson, lest it truly believe it was defeated only by Shen Hao. After hanging up the call, Shen Hao didnt waste time, as if he hadnt seen the video, and continued to hunt Blood Demons and their Matrices. A response? A dialogue? Its not impossible, just unnecessary. However, the internet at this moment was thoroughly buzzing with activity. Shen Hao didnt make a sound or respond, but the nations reaction was fast. Only about fifteen minutes after the video began spreading, the military was the first to release the latest statement. It was a video. In the video were countless warriors stationed in city after city, from well-known metropolises to obscure small towns. Every warrior appearing in front of the camera was fully armed, their expressions grave. As more and more scenes emerged, densely packed together, a single voice filled the screen: We are in every city. To harm the people, you must step over our dead bodies first! S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This video sent a profound shock through the populace. Even though most people could see patrolling soldiers in their own cities, it was only at this moment that they realized how, within just a few days, soldiers had spread throughout the country! And this was just the beginning of the battle of public opinion. More and more images were disclosed one by one. There were scenes of fierce battles between soldiers and Blood Demons, salutes to fallen comrades after combat, survivors wailing over the bodies of deceased family members, empty homes once filled with life, and the grey photos and names of the victims Nothing made the horrors of war and the changes of this era more tangible than these, stirring after grief was a growing intensity of rage. Even though many still believed that accepting the terms to reduce their own casualties was the way to go, this viewpoint was no longer overwhelmingly dominant. Voices against compromise began to increase gradually. What credibility do the words of Blood Demons hold? Who can guarantee they will all leave? A war to the bitter end with no room for compromise! They want to flee after being overpowered? Its not that easy! So many have already died. How can we let these monsters kill tens of thousands of our people and then just swagger off? Our troops are already stationed in every city. 30 million is a ludicrous number! Abandon wishful thinking, cast aside fear. Between humans and these monsters, only one can survive! Chapter 68 - 68: Loading Cheats Again! Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Loading Cheats Again! Actually, even without the video of the Blood Demon Mother, the top had already decided to gradually guide the people to accept the radically changed world and to establish the courage to face everything. Because, according to the intelligence information obtained from the captured Matrix, it was very likely that there were more than one Civilization Trials. The Blood Demon was just the beginning; war and disaster might become the norm. But people had no choice; they could only face it head-on. Achieving this kind of transition was not easy. However, overall, most of those in the know were confident, and this naturally included Shen Hao. ... Disaster had not been absent from this land; this countrys mythology, history, and culture were all filled with the theme of struggle. People just needed to adapt, to change, to realize that there was no way back. So, Shen Hao did not pay too much attention to the online discussions and public opinion. He just needed to do his own things. Besides capturing the self-proclaimed leader of the Blood Demon Mothers, another matter that required attention was about to happen. It was time to load the new hack! When the night passed and the sunshine covered the land, the countdown Shen Hao had been watching finally came to an end. After confirming that there was no new hack appearing, Shen Hao did not hesitate and directly chose Points Hack First Edition! [Points Hack First Edition: This hack allows the user to earn double points (manufactured by the Kejin Civilization)] After making the choice, the same countdown appeared again, the next hack still could only be loaded after seven days. But at this moment, the new hack had already begun to take effect. The most direct manifestation was Shen Haos points number, which was originally jumping continuously, suddenly accelerated! These points were derived from the weapons, ability balls, resources, and other items he had taken out. As these items were used by others in the process of fighting the Blood Demon, a portion of the points would be retroactively added to his account. You see, since the appearance of the Blood Demon and the start of the war, it was not just Shen Hao fighting for the country, nor was it only his team members. Over a thousand Chosen Ones had begun to step forward, joining the battle against the Blood Demon. They were stationed in different cities in batches, working with soldiers, seeking the Blood Demon in various ways. It might be the Blood Demon exposing itself, or maybe it was by narrowing down the search area with a Spirit Talisman, or perhaps it was with the batch of Spirit Testing Balls that Shen Hao had recently sent out, but regardless, the battle continued, and the feedback of points Shen Hao received was the best proof. Previously, he could earn about ten thousand points a day, but now, it would surge to twenty thousand points! Double indeed, its double across the board! Shen Hao did not suppress his joyous mood. It might seem like only doubling, but the Point Mall is the legitimate way to pass the Civilization Trial! To put it bluntly, just with this one hack, the probability of most civilizations surviving the initial Trial would greatly increase! But Shen Haos goal was not just to win; he also wanted to minimize losses as much as possible to prepare for subsequent Trials. A whole day has passed, how come we cant find a single Mother? Shen Hao directly asked Dong Gong. Right now, he felt like someone holding a hammer and was somewhat eager to learn where the nails were. Ever since that video appeared yesterday, Blood Demon Mothers seem to have temporarily ceased their Parasite behavior as if by some agreement, Dong Gong replied, somewhat helplessly, The Analysis Department believes that this is probably because they saw the possibility of fleeing with their offspring, or they detected the danger of Parasite activity. What about the investigation into the Blood Demon Mother from the video? Shen Hao asked further, How far has it progressed? There has been a breakthrough in progress! At this point, Dong Gong obviously perked up. We found the initial people who posted the video, used Spirit Testing Balls to confirm their Blood Demon identity without alarming them, and then we started an investigation. Using these few Blood Demons locations and movement models, we have been able to narrow down the Mothers location to a certain range, and now we are further narrowing down Just send me there, Shen Hao interrupted Dong Gong, I will join the investigation. Yes! Dong Gong responded immediately. If Shen Hao was to get involved from this point, it would indeed lighten their workload. Actually, they were very, very close to that Blood Demon Mother! They would soon be able to narrow it down to Shen Haos locking range! The supersonic fighter jet took off again. Nowadays, Shen Haos travels were basically by jet. There were seven of the latest jet models and ten pilots at his exclusive service, ensuring he could reach every place that needed him in the shortest time. Even because Shen Hao himself also had the ability to fly, he saved even the time of landing and boarding. Just by slowing down to a certain speed, Shen Hao could get on and off himself. At this moment, the Blood Demon Shadow King was unaware that the greatest danger had approached within this short span of a day. It was closely monitoring the situation of online public opinion. But its mood was not good. How could there be so many people opposing? And so easily forming a deadlock? it seemed incapable of understanding, In this society, there are clearly so many people dissatisfied with the state, with the rich and powerful upper echelons. My proposal concerns their life safety, in any case, the contradictions should quickly focus on Shen Hao The Blood Demons understanding of human society was not unfounded. It relied largely on the memories of its parasites. The one that this Blood Demon Mother had parasitized was an ordinary person, and particularly one who loved to complain about everything, most fond of making snide remarks and sarcastic comments about the various affairs of this country on the internet. The like-minded people it usually came across online mostly felt the same. This undoubtedly gave the Shadow King a certain perception. The internal contradictions of this country had reached a certain extent, the threat of five hundred thousand Blood Demons was enough to ignite it! Shen Hao? A lucky one, high above everyone else. Hes not afraid of Blood Demons, so what gives him the right to expose us to danger? It should have been like this, right! It had even mobilized all its subordinate Water Army incarnations to stir up trouble in various places on the internet. However, the effect was far from as great as expected. You could say that the Blood Demon inherited only memories, not emotions, and its confusion could be easily explained by just about anyone. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, complaints are a form of venting, a bitter non-resistance, distinct from true enmity or hostility. Many complainants do not necessarily equate to many that hold deep resentment. Chapter 69 - 69: Locking Position! Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Locking Position! However, the Shadow King was still not anxious, though it couldnt understand the current situation. From the beginning, it had never believed that the other party would agree to its terms. The true purpose of releasing the video was actually twofold. First, to incite chaos within this nation, especially to incite hatred and hostility towards Shen Hao among the people, dragging this powerful Chosen One into internal strife within his own Species. Second, to establish its authority among the Blood Demons! Even though it possessed Talent of the Purple Epic caliber, this did not mean that all other Matrices would recognize it; the strict hierarchy among Blood Demons only existed between the Matrix and their subordinates, not among the Matrices themselves, and leader was a title it had claimed for itself. ... But it was keenly aware that facing a Chosen One who might possibly have a Golden Legendary Talent, they must change their current state. Without consolidating power, they would simply be crushed piece by piece by this Chosen One. Therefore, it had to step forward and become the true leader of the Blood Demons! We should further amplify peoples fear, the Shadow King mused. The internet is a magical thing; it connects people all around the world closely together, allowing news to spread rapidly to everyone. Unfortunately, we do not control internet access. It had indeed attempted to spread fear online. For example, by recording some gory and brutal videos. However, as soon as these videos appeared, they were immediately banned. This was also because these minor incidents lacked sufficient attention and spread, making them much easier to suppress. It hadnt been without thoughts of creating some major spectacle, like attacking gas stations or crowded places. But this nation was clearly prepared; every place with potential for significant damage was guarded by heavily armed forces. They also restricted population movement, promoted working from home, monitored location information in real-time, and increased patrol intensity It could only be said that while 500,000 Blood Demons seemed like a lot, whether scattered or congregated, they were still weak in the face of this nations power. The Blood Demons, no matter what they wanted to do, would be dealt with in the shortest possible time as long as they showed themselves. They were far less unrestrained than their kind abroad. Unless, as it said in the video, 500,000 Blood Demons rebelled at the same time, there might be a possibility of inflicting a heavy blow on this nation. But as for how much damage it could truly cause, it had no real confidence; the 30 million people mentioned in the video was a number it fabricated that seemed plausible. We can only sacrifice a certain number of children, the Shadow King resolved in its heart. One thousand, no, two thousand. Two thousand children rising up at once, setting off explosions at gas stations, or wielding incendiaries to spread fire and murder, would surely provoke attention too huge to be suppressed, amplifying the panic! The strength of a Blood Demon Matrix increases with the number and quality of its subordinates. Therefore, every Blood Demon Matrix actually cherishes its children highly. This was also one of the main reasons why many Blood Demon Matrices had not fled the country. Despite the heartache, the Shadow King knew this sacrifice was necessary! Even if those two thousand children would surely be killed by Humans, as long as it could incite chaos and provoke conflicts, it would be worth it. It stood up and looked out the window. The sunlight was glorious, high-rise buildings loomed. This beautiful world would ultimately belong to them, including all the legacies of Human Civilization, their intelligence, their knowledge, all would become the foundation for the reconstruction of their Species! However, the Shadow King did not know that at this very moment, its most dreaded Shen Hao, had already arrived in this city! Could it really be here? Shen Hao did not arrive by helicopter, nor did he make a grand entrance, but instead sat in a military vehicle, its interior obscured, entering covertly without any fanfare. The streets were much quieter now, with many soldiers and military vehicles patrolling. Thus, even if Blood Demon Subordinates were secretly observing the streets, his patrol would not attract attention. However, this was a vast city. Coastal City, just as its name implied, a city built by the sea, flourished economically due to the convenience of trade, with a permanent population of 15 million. Just upon entering the city, Shen Hao had already detected a significant number of Blood Demons on the map. A Matrix had surely appeared here! But it may not still be here now. In a metropolis like this, which had now become a focal point of security and defense, with a substantial number of Chosen Ones and special teams equipped with mall Equipment stationed, it would be pretty risky for a Matrix to remain in such a place. After all, with the availability of Sensing Talismans, Spirit Testing Balls, and through experiments on death row inmates, they now had a certain number of Parasite Failures, so the detection of Blood Demons could indeed proceed continuously. Especially in such densely populated metropolises, inspections and checks were a priority. Although not as efficient as Shen Hao, if the Matrix could not be found momentarily, Shen Hao would definitely prioritize cities like this one to eliminate Blood Demons. The risk for a Matrix hiding here was indeed significant. But weve found the filming location of the video, and determined the time of shooting. Combined with other evidence, we can almost be sure that the Matrix from the video is still in the city, and all Blood Demons here are likely the subordinates of this Matrix, Dong Gong was sitting next to Shen Hao, showing the tablet in hand. Although we havent detected any current parasitic behavior, the Analysis Department believes that the Matrix might be using the tactic of hiding in plain sight, tricking us into thinking that the citys Matrix has long fled. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, surveillance of personal movement had been intensified like never before. Particularly in such large cities. While restricting movement, they also mandated the access to location data on everyones phone, established one-on-one phone-to-person binding, required periodic video checks to ensure phones were still in the owners hands, and recorded all individuals who came into close contact over a specific period. If such behavior had occurred in the past, it would have felt like a total invasion of privacy. But now, it had become a significant way for people to feel safe. The vast majority cooperated, and for the few non-compliant, armed personnel would visit with warnings. This was also an important factor in pinpointing that the Matrix was in this city, as every individuals location had been monitored! Then what we need to do now is just one thing, Shen Hao said as he looked at the map. Find it! The others had already completed their work, and now, it was Shen Haos turn! Chapter 70 - 70: Delivering Yourself into the Line of Fire! Chapter 70: Chapter 70: Delivering Yourself into the Line of Fire! However, this actually presented a problem. The current version of the map was unable to accurately identify who the Blood Demon Mother was. All Blood Demons on the map were just red dots. Shen Hao took a cursory look at the distribution of Blood Demons and found that there were quite a few. After unlocking the White Level 5 Mall, his equipment had been upgraded once again, his Spirit Points had broken through the thirty-point mark, and the maps range had expanded once more, easily covering the entire city. So, after a careful count, there were actually more than fifteen thousand Blood Demons in the city! ... Considering that since the declaration of war, major cities had greatly increased their defenses, the parasitic behavior of Blood Demons had been greatly impacted. This meant that these numbers of Blood Demons were most likely all parasitized by this Matrix in just the past month. This was nearly double the average number of the other Matrices! This Matrix, indeed, was out of the ordinary. We cant let it escape, Shen Hao muttered to himself. For humans, every Matrix had tremendous sins in their hands. Not one should be let go, especially this one! However, because of this, Shen Hao couldnt act rashly. Although he had enough confidence in himself and in the map, the Matrix also possessed Talent. If the Matrix dared to come forward and call itself leader, it might have some card up its sleeve. And his appearance would inevitably alarm the other party. Ill mark the positions of the Blood Demons and increase our defenses first, Shen Hao turned to Dong Gong and said, Once we make a move, if the Matrix panics, its likely to mobilize all the Blood Demons. Anyway, lets focus on being as covert as possible for now. Yes, Dong Gong nodded, efficiently coordinating the task. He might not be as strong as other Chosen Ones in combat, but when it came to this kind of work, he was extremely adept and efficient. These days, Shen Hao had become accustomed to having such an assistant at his beck and call. In just a short while, the number of military vehicles on the streets had increased without notice, and fully armed soldiers dispersed into the city. Especially in areas where Blood Demons were concentrated, more special equipment squads and Chosen One teams were deployed. The members of Shen Haos team were likewise involved. As some of the strongest Chosen Ones in the country, they had been extremely busy lately, running around from place to place. A dark web targeting Blood Demons was quickly being woven. Shen Hao maintained the calm of a hunter, and the Analysis Department was also working quickly, using the information he provided to conduct their investigations and analyses, determining the most likely locations for the Blood Demon Mothers appearance, and developing the best battle plans and strategies. However, just as the encirclement was about to form, Shen Haos gaze suddenly sharpened. We have a situation! he closed his eyes, but his mind remained intently focused on the map, A group of Blood Demons has suddenly started moving, about two thousand in number! Theyre concentrated near the B-4 area! Indeed, with the restrictions on peoples movements, most people were stationary. The movement of some Blood Demons was very conspicuous. Not to mention two thousand Blood Demons, starting to move at the same time! Our setup has been discovered? Dong Gong was also startled. But there was no reason for it, their encirclement was very cautious, each team even had a dedicated person in charge of route command! The command center reacted quickly, immediately conducting an investigation based on the situation Shen Hao provided. Squad 247 reporting, sniper spot has detected people leaving their residences in substantial numbers. Theyre avoiding surveillance, wait, its confirmed, they are Blood Demons, repeat, their identity as Blood Demons is confirmed! The frontline combat teams report was directly relayed into the communication channel. Right now, several snipers positioned at high vantage points were tensely observing the area below. In their line of sight, they could clearly see dozens of Blood Demons using blood to form grappling hooks, swiftly moving through shadows and between buildings, doing their best to avoid detection by surveillance cameras and the patrolling drones overhead. It was obvious they were amassing! However, they probably knew that complete concealment under pervasive surveillance was impossible. Mere grouping of a certain numberdozens, even hundredswas enough for them to stop hiding their figures! Using walls and buildings as cover, they rapidly converged toward a particular direction! Its the fuel station! came the voice of the overall combat commander through the communication channel. The Blood Demons are targeting the fuel station! Open fire! All squads, open fire immediately, do not let the Blood Demons get close! The target was so unmistakable, one might say they made no attempts to disguise it! They were heading straight for the largest fuel station in that area! Even the smaller fuel stations were also targets for some Blood Demons! They were looking to create a massive explosion! Instantly, the sound of gunfire erupted intensely! The Blood Demons that had just burst out of the neighborhood were met head-on with heavy fire. The military troops, already gathered nearby, quickly established defensive lines and firing positions. More and more armed drones and helicopters converged on this location, even attacking with heavy weapons like rocket launchers. To the citizens in those districts, it seemed as though the intense gunfire and deafening explosions happened all at once, akin to New Years firecrackers, only louder! Suddenly, the residents of the entire city tensed up. Whats happening? Why the gunfire? Everyone stay away from the windows, beware of stray bullets! Holy shit! This is too intense! Whats going on? Theyre even using cannons now! Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Though gunshots had been heard from time to time these days during tests resulting in small-scale battles, nothing compared to the current situation. People near the area felt as though they were right in the middle of a fierce battlefield. It was as if the shells could land on their heads at any moment! But in reality, the situation was not so dire. After all, there had been vigilant prevention, and the discovery was timely. Though individual Blood Demons were strong, they lacked weapons and their weaknesses were well-known; thus, they could be repelled and killed by concentrated firepower, particularly when special equipment teams and the Chosen One cooperated. This was evident from the various commands given by the command center. Reinforcements were gathering rapidly, and all interdiction actions were organized and systematic. It seems coincidental, Dong Gong also breathed a sigh of relief at this point, even feeling somewhat fortunate. That Blood Demon Mother likely intended to create a spectacle causing panic and further influence public opinion, threatening us. At this point, he couldnt help but turn to look at Shen Hao. It was definitely timely for the squad leader to have come over. If that Blood Demon Mother knew that Shen Hao had already arrived here, it certainly wouldnt make a move. Where Shen Hao was, gathering Blood Demons would not be about concentrating forces to create a spectacle; it would be like lining up for execution! Even though Shen Hao had yet to take action, just marking the Blood Demons locations was enough to significantly enhance their preventative capabilities! Chapter 71 - 71: All In! Chapter 71: Chapter 71: All In! In the end, their fear was that Blood Demons would blend into the crowd and indiscriminately massacre the surrounding civilians; they never worried about facing Blood Demons on the battlefield head-on! They were just a group of Blood Demons without weapons, after all. Team leader, should we let this batch of Blood Demons out in front of the gas station and then allow you to harvest some points? Dong Gong received this suggestion from the command center at that moment. No rush, Shen Hao remained composed, There are only two thousand Blood Demons here, but the entire city has fifteen thousand! Understood! Dong Gong grasped Shen Haos intention in just an instant. Indeed, should Shen Hao make a move, these two thousand Blood Demons clustered together would indeed be dealt with in an instant, but the Blood Demon Mother would also become aware of Shen Haos presence. ... At that time, it would trigger an uprising of all the Blood Demons in the city! And they certainly wouldnt gather together! According to the behavior of the Blood Demon Mother, it would rather kill all of its subordinates itself than let Shen Hao have those points! In other words, if Shen Hao wanted to gain a large number of points, he had either to capture the Mother successfully or launch a surprise attack when the Blood Demons were gathered together! Acting now, although he could harvest the points of two thousand Blood Demons, But what if that Blood Demon Mother sent further reinforcements? Based on Shen Haos intentions, the command center acted swiftly, controlling the reinforcements to a level that could suppress these two thousand Blood Demons without causing the Blood Demon Mother to feel desperate and give up! In fact, at this moment, the Shadow King was in an extremely foul mood. How could they react so quickly! It could perceive the battle situation through the eyes of its Blood Demon Subordinates, and the response speed of the human army exceeded its expectations by far! Its children had only just gathered a significant number and left the residential area when they encountered precise and targeted strikes! The intensity of the firepower also exceeded its expectations! And those Chosen Ones, several of them already possessed strength surpassing Level 4 Blood Demons! How long had the Chosen Ones been growing? I clearly investigated their military deployment and even specifically chose a target where my children were relatively concentrated. Could it be a feint, tight on the inside but slack on the outside? Just to deceive us? Thats so despicable! Fear even surged in its heart. In a previous video, it had attributed all the reasons for the Blood Demons being at a huge disadvantage in this country to Shen Hao. Although that was to praise Shen Hao while killing him, it did indeed hold a similar view in its heart. Without Shen Hao, this country would not stand a chance against them! Undoubtedly, Blood Demons may not have weapons, but neither do civilians, and one Blood Demon can easily kill dozens of civilians! But now, it suddenly realized that if every city had this level of defensive strength, the 30 million people mentioned in the video would undoubtedly be a laughable figure! This kind of defense had even infiltrated every residential area! And the response was so quick, it was beyond comprehension! Even if all the Blood Demons were to riot simultaneously, with civilians not concentrated, one Blood Demon might kill only about ten or even fewer people before being stopped and killed by defensive forces! No wonder there was no response! This is confidence! The heart of the Shadow King grew heavier, realizing that once the Blood Demons throughout the nation were completely eradicated, with this countrys production capacity and mobilization, it would become the greatest enemy to their civilizations revival! We cant delay any longer, exposing so many Blood Demons. Shen Hao could come at any moment, and if we cant cause great chaos by then, few of these children would survive, the Shadow King felt its emotions stirring like never before, its gaze turning exceptionally cold. Its expression became incredibly vicious in that moment! So be it. It went all in! All children, attack the gas station, create explosions everywhere! Set fires! Kill! Parasitize! And try to escape before Shen Hao arrives! Its entire heart bled at the thought, for these children had taken a month to secretly and painstakingly cultivate, forming the very foundation of its rapidly increasing power! Yet, even at the cost of everything, it was determined to inflict the greatest pain on this country, to serve as an example for all Blood Demon Mothers in the nation, and to establish its own prestige! S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Blood Demons needed a true leader! And so, in that moment, the entire city, all fifteen thousand Blood Demons, received the command from their mother. No need to hide anymore. It wanted the city to run red with blood! At the same time, Shen Hao saw that all the Blood Demons on the map were on the move! Theyve mobilized all of them! Shen Hao said with a deep gaze, quickly speaking, All the Blood Demons are moving! All of them! Understood! Dong Gong was also shocked, his expression turning grave, but his clenched fists revealed his slight excitement. It was inevitable that the Blood Demons would revolt, but for them to do so now presented the best opportunity! Because the Chosen One was here! Fifteen thousand Blood Demons! If the Chosen One could control even half of them, the points would be enough to open the Sixth-level Mall! That would be another huge gain! Not to mention, capturing the so-called Blood Demon Leader Mother would be a significant victory, not just because this Mother might possess information on other Mothers, but also because it would be an immensely inspiring boost for the entire worlds unified war effort! The command center was clearly aware of the significance of this battle; unlike the sudden encounter in Donghua City, now was the time to test the effectiveness of their preparations and preventative strategies! Suddenly, everyone sprang into action. All fighters take off, the air is still our domain! Issue an emergency safety announcement, instruct residents to stay indoors and blockade their doors and windows with heavy objects! Naval warships, be prepared for long-range firepower support! And we need to leave a passage open! Right, if they want to hit the gas station, let them, but without revealing our intentions. The propaganda department needs to be ready, this must be a grand victory! Commands were swiftly given, and in an instant, the city was filled with the shrill sound of alarms. All televisions, all radios, including the internet, mobile phones, and even the patrolling armed helicopters overhead, were incessantly issuing warnings and advice to the civilians. Military vehicles and tanks sped through the streets as fully armed Soldiers carefully and precisely rushed into various battlegrounds, with gunfire and cannon fire becoming increasingly intense. More reinforcements were rapidly being mobilized! Shen Hao was also busy; he held a tablet with the citys map on it, sitting in a military vehicle, marking information as best as he could and sharing the Blood Demons position changes in real time! Chapter 72 - 72: No Escape! Chapter 72: Chapter 72: No Escape! ` The map wasnt just a cheat that made it easier for him to score points and capture Blood Demons; in urban combat like this, it could have an incredible ancillary effect! Some at the command center would even describe it asits like having a Gods eye view! The soldiers fighting on the front lines could feel it too, not just the command center. Though they hadnt reached a point where they could sync and pinpoint every Blood Demons location, once more than a hundred Blood Demons gathered and moved, they would know immediately! And they were always one step ahead of the Blood Demons! ... From the start of the battle, they had been continuously cornering and repelling the Blood Demons; never once had they been surrounded. Even the Blood Demon Mother had become aware of this point. However, in the eyes of the Blood Demon Mother, this scenario was more a result of the omnipresent surveillance throughout the entire city! They have definitely added a lot of hidden surveillance! Shadow King said in an extremely gloomy mood. The human Legions defense line in the city had not only surprised it but even filled it with fear! More crucially, its children had hardly any decent weapons! Once exposed, they were doomed to be targeted by concentrated fire, and once caught in the thick of it, even if they defended with all their might, they couldnt protect their weak points! Not to mention those heavy weapons. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For these Level 1 Blood Demons, the penetrating power of machine guns was simply irresistible! Fortunately, they still held the initiative, and in Shadow Kings perception, more and more children were continuously rushing into the core area. A considerably large oil station! Even though humans were also converging here, their speed was still a notch faster. Six thousand is enough, Shadow King said tightly clenching his fist, his expression unspeakably ferocious, Take down the oil, and its like having weapons! Even if it was just basic incendiaries, it could still make this city understand what fear truly was. Meanwhile, at this oil stationa key attack point for the Blood Demonsquite a few people had already gathered. Two of Shen Haos Chosen Ones had also arrived. It was Yang Jun and Qiuyue. They stood within the defensive line, watching the Blood Demons that kept converging but merely hid in various buildings without eagerly attacking, naturally aware of the Blood Demons objective. Nothing more than to amass a sufficient number of progeny, then surge forward all at once. The Matrix behind them lacks command ability, Yang Jun said, holding a somewhat exaggerated weapon, his face seriously worried, But even so, Blood Demons under command and those without are two different matters. He had to admit, if the team leader were not here today, they would need to pay a certain price to hold this oil station. After all, their forces were limited, and in a city with many ordinary civilians, many heavy weapons were unusable. Moreover, once the Blood Demons managed to parasitize a soldier amidst the chaos and successfully infiltrated, the situation would become even more troublesome. Many foreign battlefields had fallen exactly because of this. In urban combat, the Blood Demons truly had an advantage. Dont just stand here watching; the more we can kill, the better, Yang Jun turned his head and said to Gu Qiuyue, and then leaped out of the defense line, striding toward a gathering point of the Blood Demons. Wait, this place isnt ` Qiuyue seemed to remember something and hurriedly shouted. Its okay, let him go, the voice of Dong Gong came through the command channel, Qiuyue, you go as well, to prevent the Blood Demon Mother from suspecting anything. The Blood Demons were indeed intentionally let in for the team leaders preparation, but if they didnt engage in a proper battle, it wouldnt be good if the Matrix became suspicious. After all, the other gas stations that were being attacked all had strong Chosen Ones defending them; it would not make sense if the biggest one lacked defense. Alright, Gu Qiuyue understood as well. She didnt follow Yang Jun but instead aimed for another area where Blood Demons were converging and took a stance as if gathering energy. Boom! A huge Shock Wave hit the ground, propelling her up high like a cannonball! It was the Blue Ability, Shock Wave! In the past few days of combat, Gu Qiuyues experience and strength had grown significantly. Coupled with a blue ability and the Boxers Talent, she was even starting to reach the top tier within the fighting quintet. Especially with the enhancement from the blue ability. And how well it paired with the Boxer Talent. Facing the Blood Demons that knew they couldnt escape and were viciously wielding various blood weapons, Gu Qiuyue simply concentrated the Shock Wave in her fist and unleashed her punch. The air itself turned into a visible fist imprint, and with a muffled thud, the entire neck of the Blood Demon, along with its head, exploded! Indeed, combining the close-combat Talent of a Boxer with the Shock Wave allowed her to develop a powerful long-range method of combat! With the addition of the black boxing gloves on her hands, which were specially selected by Shen Hao to increase attack speed, her fists now swung so fast that they created countless afterimages, the meteor-like punch imprints continually exploding forth. It turned her into a mobile artillery unit, with no Blood Demon able to get close to her. The style of fighting was extremely wild. Even she herself had fully adapted to the gruesome scenes of exploding blood and mangled flesh. Six thousand isnt enough! the Shadow King gritted his teeth wretchedly through the perspective of its child entities, We need nearly eight thousand! And excellent children as well! Although it had let most of its offspring join the operation, it still retained some reserves. Not many Level 4 Blood Demons had been activated. Under the current conditions in this country, cultivating a Level 4 Blood Demon was not easy. Only places like hospitals, funeral homes, or remote villages provided the right conditions. Therefore, it had kept all its Level 4 Blood Demons in reserve, still dormant. These Level 4 Blood Demons were also one of its guarantees for escaping from this country! But now, it had no choice but to deploy them. In this country, apart from the unimaginably powerful Shen Hao, other strong Chosen Ones existed! If push came to shoveit would make a move personally! Meanwhile, Shen Hao had noticed the sudden shift in the Blood Demons on the map. Of the remaining fourteen stationary Blood Demons, six have started moving, he said over the channel, heading towards the largest gas station with great speed. It seems that the Analysis Departments deduction is correct, Dong Gong said, These are all high-level Blood Demons. Hmm. Shen Hao then turned his attention to the remaining Blood Demons that were still motionless. Clearly, the Blood Demon Mother was very likely one of them. With the range narrowed down this much, unless the Matrix had the ability to escape dozens of kilometers in an instant, there would be no escape! Chapter 73 - 73: Points Skyrocket! Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Points Skyrocket! Prepare to close the net, said Shen Hao. Shouldnt we wait a little longer? asked Dong Gong. No need to wait, weve already gathered over seven thousand Blood Demons; the general offensive should be launched soon, Shen Hao observed the movements of the Blood Demons even faster than the command center. With just a glance, it was clear that at most, less than eight thousand Blood Demons could be assembled. The others were too far away. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If they all came together, it would be somewhat false. ... Rather, the fact that they could converge so many of the citys Blood Demons in one place without the Matrix noticing, its battle command ability and level of awareness were as amateur as the command center had analyzed. At best, it was on the level of self-entertainment. The intelligence of the Blood Demons was also stolen from humans. The military vehicle started up, blending into the support convoy, heading towards the largest gas station. At this moment, the Shadow King still had no idea what awaited it ahead. It was just becoming more and more eager as it watched its children approach, as if it had found a successful way to converge. That was to take back alleys and climb fences, using routes ordinary humans couldnt take! Like parkour! Our species is ultimately stronger! it stared fixedly at the battlefield, Given the same weapons conditions, the same numbers, humans could only be crushed! On the battlefield at this moment, Gu Qiuyue and the other Chosen Ones also faced dangerous opponents. Those were Blood Demons, three to four meters tall, ferocious and terrifying! Level 4 Blood Demon! A total of six appeared, and four of them emerged where she was. Do you feel my threat is greater? Gu Qiuyue was not frightened, but rather felt a touch of joy. She might never surpass her brother, but she did not wish to become a mere weakling in need of protection. She took out a small bottle and drank it all in one gulp, surging energy pouring from her continuously. Her two fists, equipped with gauntlets, collided in front of her, and a visible Shock Wave rolled out. Come on! She had no intention of fleeing, instead charging at the huge, ferocious Blood Demons! The vast difference in size made her look like an infant surrounded by adults. However, at the moment of the head-on collision, it was the Blood Demons that were thrown back! The petite body contained strength far surpassing its size; thats what Chosen Ones were. That potionwhat level has it reached in the mall? the Shadow Kings expression grew solemn, Never mind that, just hold her off. Move in, all my children, attack! The final victory was coming! The moment the order was given, the Blood Demons that had already gathered nearby burst from buildings, alleys, and all over the city, roaring. From the high-altitude camera view, it looked like countless blood spots rising from the scarred earth, a visual shock provided by their thousands! In contrast, the Human warriors defending in front of the gas station appeared sparse. This was probably the first time that a numerical reversal between the two sides had occurred in this battle! But the soldiers showed no fear whatsoever; in fact, at that moment, some even showed expressions of resignation mixed with surprise. Because, at the same time, the superiors who had been telling them not to fear sacrifice, to hold their position at all costs, suddenly issued a completely opposite command. Everyone, hold your fire. These Blood Demons are a gift for Team Leader Shen Hao. Yes, a gift! The Shadow King stared intensely at the screen; having confirmed that human reinforcements couldnt arrive in time, it seemed as if it could already see the gas station being overrun and the entire city turning into a sea of fire afterwards! Fear, wail, and then remember, this is what I bring to you! Humans! It even roared at this moment. Then The Sovereign descended! Shen Hao did not descend from the sky; he sat in a military vehicle parked in front of the gas station, opened the door, and looked out casually. An invisible Suppression, like a tsunami, swept out! Overwhelming! The ferociously charging Blood Demons couldnt even withstand it for a moment. One after another, they tumbled to the ground, moving forward one after the next with great density! These Level 1 Blood Demons, in front of the present Shen Hao, didnt even have the privilege to kneel and tremble; they simply lost all consciousness. Shen Haos points also skyrocketed at the same time! Almost seven to eight thousand Blood Demons, under the cheat of double points, brought him an average of four hundred points each; with this round, Shen Haos points skyrocketed by three million two hundred thousand! The Sixth-level Mall instantly opened up! This number was even close to the total of all points he had acquired before. Now, the total accumulated points soared to six million eight hundred thousand! He was now only three million two hundred thousand points shy of the ten million needed to access the White Level 7 Mall! I truly have to thank this gift, Shen Hao said with a light chuckle over the communication channel. At this moment, the entire command post was also filled with laughter. Everyone was extremely excited. Although this battle still brought certain losses and sacrifices, it was doubtlessly a greater victory than the battle for Donghua City! Even more important than the victory itself was the meaning it brought! With their performance in reality, they demonstrated that the Blood Demons threats were utterly ineffective! It would thoroughly destroy the last trump card of all Blood Demons in the nation! From this moment on, the Blood Demons in this country had been utterly defeated! No rush, theres still one present left, Shen Hao said as he looked at the map again, especially at the few red dots that hadnt moved from the beginning. At this moment. The Shadow King was completely stunned. It seemed unable to believe everything it saw. What is this? Why had Shen Hao suddenly appeared here? Its expression gradually turned ferocious, even bordering on hysterical. I get it! I get it now! Damn it, damn it all! Yes, it had realized this was all a trapthe humans had known it was here all along! No wonder their gathering was so difficult, no wonder the citys defensive forces were so strong! It had played its best card right into the humans trap! It even gathered its children together and presented them to Shen Hao! How many points would that give away? The traitor of its species, was it itself? Damn it all! it despaired completely in an instant. Because it clearly understood what utter defeat in this battle meant! They were going to be completely and utterly defeated in this nation! And this defeat came directly from its own hands! But! You cannot catch me! It glared fixedly at the figure of Shen Hao and, in extreme pain, resolutely killed all its children! It didnt even leave behind the Level 4s! Despite the pain, it was exceedingly decisive! Because they couldnt escape, it couldnt possibly leave any more points to Shen Hao! This Chosen One had become the greatest enemy! However, it could escape! The Shadow Kings form quickly dived into a patch of shadow and vanished without a trace, demonstrating its TalentShadow! Even though its current strength was far from its peak, this powerful Purple Epic Ability could only be used in the most basic fashion. But when it came to hiding and sneaking, it was still incredibly powerful! It had the confidence to hide! At this moment, Shen Hao also noticed on the map the rapid disappearance of red dots, one after another. Finally, only the last one remained, quietly staying in its place! Chapter 74 - 74: Promoted to Level 4 Mall! Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Promoted to Level 4 Mall! Shen Hao looked at the last remaining red dot on the map, its meaning all too clear. The Blood Demon Mother! Not running away, or have you given up? he asked calmly as he closed the car door and gestured for the driver to move, pondering in his mind. No, if she had really given up, she would have killed herself. Even if the Blood Demon Mother fears death, she would choose suicide when cornered. That means she must be confident in her hiding place. Shen Hao easily guessed the Blood Demon Mothers thoughts. After all, his ability to quickly locate all the hidden Blood Demons over a wide area wasnt a secret to the Blood Demon Mother anymore. In such a circumstance, killing off all her offspring was equivalent to exposing herself directly. ... And yet she stayed in place, not eager to flee. Either it was despair or a confidence in her ability to hide. It must be a powerful Talent. Unfortunately, Shen Haos detection method was not based on any ability or Talent, but directly through the data obtained from the Civilization Trial. It was out of the bounds of the rules. Thus, Shen Hao was not anxious. Losing all her offspring also meant she had become blind. He soon arrived at a residential complex, slowly walking up the stairs without any sound or movement, and eventually, he stood at the door of an ordinary house. Just a few meters from that little red dot. It had no way to escape now. He unlocked the door, entered, and a surge of suppression filled the air as Shen Haos starry gaze swept around the room, finally resting on a gap behind the sofa. Its over. No! a wretched struggle cried out from there. How could you find me, how could you find me! This is impossible! At this moment, the Shadow King felt more despair than ever before! Especially when it personally experienced that supreme suppression. It couldnt win, not at all! This terrifying suppression that left no room for resistance, and that utterly unreasonable scouting, made it completely unable to comprehend the reality before its eyes! No matter how strong the Talent, it was still limited by levels! Even the top myths, how could they do something that completely exceeded the levels! sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The feeling of despair quickly engulfed its entire heart. When Shen Hao walked down the stairs, a desperate, crawling, trembling Blood Demon followed behind him. Is this the Shadow King? Dong Gong looked at the Blood Demon, somewhat doubting if they had caught the wrong creature. Thats it. Shen Hao nodded. Its Talent is Purple Epic, named Shadow, so the cage prepared for it must have shadowless lights. Ordinary cages cant confine it, and by the way, its strength has reached Level 5, so the cage needs to be sturdy. Purple Epic Dong Gong looked at the Blood Demon, then at Shen Hao, seemingly wanting to say something, but he eventually gave up. After all, even though Shen Hao had once claimed that his Talent was Purple Epic, and his current level was only Level 4, in the face of this reality, asking such questions was meaningless. Capturing the Blood Demon Mother was the priority! Dong Gongs spirit also heightened with excitement. Ill get ready immediately! he moved swiftly, Let all the Blood Demons in the country know that their end has come! Okay, also, prepare a supersonic fighter jet for me. Shen Hao soared into the air, This guy hasnt connected with all the Matrices, leader is a title he gave himself, but he indeed knows the parasitic identities and approximate locations of several Matrices. Ill go find them! Good! Good! Dong Gong became increasingly excited. Capturing each Matrix meant a lot of points! The team leaders Store Level should have already reached White Level 6. If he could capture a few more Matrices, wouldnt he even have the chance to unlock White Level 7 Mall? In just a few days, a three-level rise! It was almost certain that at this level, there must be tremendously useful items inside! I really owe it to you. He looked at the Blood Demon Mother in front of him, seemingly devoid of all will to resist, and couldnt help but laugh, Our history will remember the immense contribution you made to the victory of this war. The Shadow King shuddered violently once again. It was truly a national sinner! For Shen Hao, this day was indeed a super bountiful day since the war began! The Shadow Kings Talent in movement and concealment was its powerful strength, which was one reason it had parasitized as many as fifteen thousand people in just a month, and also why it knew the identities of some of the Blood Demon Matrices. It had just reported the parasitic identities and locations of eight Blood Demon Matrices, all of which were relatively close to it. Knowing their disguised identities, it indeed became much easier to find traces of Matrices! Though four of them had already escaped the city and were temporarily untraceable, Shen Hao still found four Matrices that seemed to be taking chances or perhaps were reluctant to give up their human identities. As expected, when he suddenly appeared in front of the Matrices, not a single one could withstand his suppression. Four Matrices! On average, each had more than eight thousand offspring, totaling thirty-four thousand! Shen Hao repeated his trick, had these Blood Demon Mothers order their children to gather together, even worrying that the offspring might be alert to such commands, he painstakingly arranged for the children to gather in small groups, one by one. Finally, as the sun set, he dealt with a total of over thirty-three thousand! Although more than a thousand were alert and escaped beyond the range of his telepathy, his points had instantly ballooned! This is the feeling of using a cheat! Shen Hao was in an exceptionally good mood. Ever since the map cheat was activated, he had been somewhat frustrated in gaining points; after all, any Matrix with a bit of awareness would do everything possible to prevent him from gaining points. The Shadow King just now was like that. Even though Shen Hao had ambushed it and controlled nearly eight thousand Blood Demons, once it realized his presence, it immediately killed all its offspring. Under such circumstances, gaining points for Shen Hao would only get more challenging. Capturing Matrices like this and then easily racking up points was truly rare. Not to mention, there was also the double cheat! Just this wave alone had directly earned him one million three hundred twenty thousand points! His cumulative points, not too many or too few, had just exceeded twenty million! The White Level 7 requiring ten million points? No, even the White Level 8 Mall requiring twenty million points, was also unlocked! Equivalent to soaring four Store Levels in just these few daysLevel 5, Level 6, Level 7, Level 8! Shen Hao did not know if any civilization within the Civilization Trial had ever achieved such a feat, but he knew that this first trial of Human Civilization had indeed taken a great leap towards victory! Chapter 75 - 75: Yes, We Caught the Shadow King Chapter 75: Chapter 75: Yes, We Caught the Shadow King Shen Hao finally had time to check the items in the Point Mall on his way back. The more he looked, the happier he became. The Point Mall truly was the normal path of progression. Even if all the items were of White level, each increase in level represented an elevation in power tiers. Moreover, it covered three domains, three paths! Shen Hao even saw the possibility of large-scale detection of Blood Demons within! However, it seemed it would no longer be needed domestically. ... The battle in Coastal City was not just about eliminating one Matrix, followed by tracing and eliminating four others. It almost signified the nations stride towards victory in the war! It indicated that within this country, the Blood Demons no longer had any chance to struggle! At this moment, following the news Shen Hao shared and confirming that no other Blood Demon Mothers could be found shortly, a globally-oriented war report press conference was officially underway! As soon as the news was announced, the eyes of the world converged here. After all, with the days events fermenting, people across the globe knew of the existence of the Shadow King. Countless individuals fervently discussed every phrase uttered by the Shadow King, with various opinions spreading rapidly online! And merely one day after the Shadow King sought dialogue, news about the battle in Coastal City from the Eastern Country was broadcasted again. How could this not lead to speculation! At this very moment at the war reporting news conference, it was swarming with reporters from around the globe! Even before it had begun, the internet was already teeming with diverse opinions. Many even bypassed firewalls to watch the domestic livestream. This directly resulted in a substantial presence of foreign languages in the domestic live comments. God, lets hope its good news. I hope they arent accepting the agreement. Do not accept the agreement! Please dont! Wed be doomed! The Eastern Country has become the hope for all of humanity! Can someone tell me how to move to the Eastern Country? Our family is quite wealthy, with several million in assets! Im fed up with the awful news around here, hoping for some good news here. As some have said, with the onset of this civilization war, the Eastern Country certainly became unique, distinctly special. Even though other countries had been fervently promoting the Eastern Countrys victory lately, something unprecedented before, they were also worried about their own citizens losing hope. At this time, the domestic netizens were rather serene as they had already obtained the latest news from various sources. At least, as early as this afternoon, there had already been no more sounds of gunfire in Coastal City! Although some areas were damaged and others were still burning, overall, the city was moving towards calm. The outcome of the battle was clear. What concerned them more was whether this battle was related to the Matrix who had proclaimed herself the Shadow King. Moreover, would Shen Hao eventually show up, and if so, would he agree to the condition proposed by the Shadow King! Finally, when the servers could barely handle the tremendous pressure from the overwhelming attention, the spokesperson stepped up. Standing before the podium, with no unnecessary pleasantries, only after the hall had quieted down, he slowly began to speak: We know that many of you have already guessed the content of this press conference, yes, we have captured the being self-proclaimed as the Shadow King, the Blood Demon Mother! . Silence, after these words fell, the venue experienced a deathly stillness. Then, at a certain moment, a thunderous uproar exploded all over the place. Countless flashlights lit up, one reporter after another stood up with microphones, asking all sorts of questions in various languages of the world, excitedly and loudly. The order of the venue even collapsed momentarily! But the Eastern Country had captured the Shadow King! The Blood Demon Mother, who had released videos online seeking dialogue, claiming to be the leader of the Eastern Country Blood Demons, and attempting to threaten Shen Hao, had been captured by the Eastern Country in just one day?! Remember, during this day, the entire world was guessing how the Eastern Country would respond, speculating what Shen Hao would decide! All neighboring countries had even declared a state of emergency at the borders, frantically mobilizing armies, and voicing out wildly under various circumstances! Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Voice from around the world just couldnt stop! Many people speculated that Shen Hao would agree, for the sake of his own country, and many believed the Eastern Country would refuse, for the sake of the war for all of humanity! Some even thought the Eastern Country would fall into chaos, as countless people would hope to accept this condition. However, very few people believed that the Eastern Country, in less than a day, would capture the Shadow King! Less than a day! Quiet, quiet! The spokesperson loudly maintained order, and after a long time, the excited reporters finally calmed down, their faces flushed as they looked at the spokesperson, almost unable to control their emotions, desperate to know everything immediately! After the Blood Demon released the video, we used online methods and offline investigations, succesfully pinpointed this Mothers location in the shortest time, right in Coastal City, the spokesperson seemed to understand the emotions of everyone around the globe, and now wasnt the time to hold back information, he directly provided the most concise explanation of the entire process. Simultaneously, on the big screen behind him, footage began to appear. It was the footage of Shen Hao arriving at Coastal City! After pinpointing the city, Squad Leader Shen Hao arrived immediately, and in the shortest time got to grips with the Blood Demon infiltration in the city. At the same time, the self-proclaimed Shadow King Blood Demon Mother attempted to prove its threat, brazenly launched a violent attack on the entire city, and after our evacuation, a total of fifteen thousand Blood Demons surged at the same time. Images appeared showing every Blood Demon on the streets of the city, causing a sensation amongst the attendees again. But soon, gunshots rang out, fully armed Eastern Country soldiers also appeared in greater numbers, their movements precise! Bullet after bullet furiously unleashed upon all the Blood Demons. Scenes like this were not isolated, they kept appearing! There were even battles involving the Chosen Ones, it seemed as if the whole city had instantly turned into a fierce battlefield! Even the residents of Coastal City, though they had experienced it all, watched with their hearts in their throats. Most of these people, only at this moment, truly understood what had happened in their city! War was right beside them! If the army had lost, they couldnt imagine what would have happened to them! However, they had won! The Blood Demons tried to threaten us with death, tried to provoke fear, they even attacked our refueling stations recklessly, wanting to turn the entire city into a sea of fire, but clearly, they severely underestimated our power, underestimated our resolve to defend our homes and our people! It also proved that their threats were nothing more than ludicrous delusions! declared the spokesperson with unwavering certainty, We showed all the Blood Demons with factswe do not accept threats! We do not fear battle! We do not dread sacrifice! And we will inevitably achieve victory in this war! Chapter 76 - 76: The Comprehensive Defeat of the Blood Demon! Chapter 76: Chapter 76: The Comprehensive Defeat of the Blood Demon! Fact is always the most advantageous language. Even though some people still doubted and wanted to question how to prove that they had really captured the Shadow King, as more facts about the battle were revealed, more and more people accepted this ironclad truth. They had indeed defended a city with a population of fifteen million during a sudden mass uprising of the Blood Demons! Although sacrifices were inevitable and there were casualties, this number made some people abroad incredibly envious. The same number of uprisings, and our casualty numbers are a hundred times theirs! Exactly, think about everything that happened in Brussels City! The sacrifices were dozens of times the number of Blood Demons, and they still claim it was a great victory! ... It indeed was a great victory, at least we barely recaptured that city. Yes, and we even have over a dozen cities that have completely fallen into the hands of the Blood Demons! I envy the people of this country; they can sleep soundly on the battlefield because they know they can win! At this moment, the number of foreign languages in the comments even far exceeded those in Eastern Countrys language! S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although the people of the Eastern Country were also happy, they clearly werent as excited as those from abroad. Many people were urgently asking when they could go to support other countries. Especially Shen Hao. He had now become a Savior-like figure in some countries propaganda, as if the Eastern Countrys continuous victories in a short period of time were all due to Shen Haos presence, because of his sheer fortune in acquiring an incredibly powerful superpower. Even at this press conference, a reporter raised this question. I can only say, very soon, the spokesperson replied for the first time positively, We cannot abandon the other countries of the world, there are no nations in this war, only two species, however, we still have a lot to discuss and finalize in terms of the specifics of the Global United Front, so it might take some time, but we will soon have all the Blood Demons within the country eradicated, and then we will inevitably turn our attention to the world. Yes, very soon, incredibly soon. This battle in Coastal City was telling all Blood Demons that continuing to struggle and stay here would only lead to a dead end. There was no room for resistance and no hope whatsoever. Even at this moment, while the press conference was underway, some regions Matrices, overwhelmed with heavy emotions, were forced to accept this reality. Whether the Eastern Country had captured the Shadow King or not was no longer important. They had already lost their last trump card. Sneakily parasitizing was a dead end, mobilizing all their offspring to resist was a dead end, even threatening with the death of civilians had become a dead end! To escape, they could only flee! At this moment, some Blood Demons directly received orders from the Mother to no longer hide themselves and to escape with all their might. Some Blood Demon Mothers, to prevent their children from distributing points, actively killed most of their children before fleeing. Similarly, some Mothers decided to vent their anger, issuing the same order to all their offspring to revolt, but didnt dare stay here themselves. There were even Mothers who did nothing but silently leave, embarking on the road to escape this country. Continuously, more and more Blood Demons began their final struggle. At the same time, all defensive forces of the nation sprang into action. Forces and Chosen Ones, already stationed in various places, began to fight all the exposed Blood Demons. Paratroopers continuously flew in the sky, precisely landing in every city that needed support, and even Shen Hao took a fighter jet to the most urgent battlefield. Just as the Analysis Department predicted, the Mothers started to flee collectively, they couldnt take their offspring nor could they continue to command them after breaking the range of telepathy, all made various choices, Dong Gongs report came through to Shen Haos ear via remote communication. Indeed, Shen Hao hovered over a third-tier city, from his brand-new scepter, continuous bursts of purple lightning shot down, accurately striking each Blood Demon below. Even with such a clear declaration of his arrival, the Blood Demons merely scattered in panic, none killed by their Mother. It could only be said that their Mothers had indeed already left. We havent broadly publicized this situation, but there are inevitably some messages online, and the act of fleeing has a gathering effect, Dong Gong said with a markedly lighter tone, once Mothers realize that many are fleeing, more and more will be forced to make the same decision, as staying behind is even riskier. This was the greatest significance of the Coastal City battleit had completely crushed the combat morale of the Blood Demon Mothers in this country. They were made clearly aware that staying would just mean a slow death. In this country, they were completely defeated. However, there are still a large number of Blood Demons fleeing the cities, escaping into the wilderness, Shen Hao observed the map, watching Blood Demons frantically fleeing outward. Where he was, he naturally wouldnt let the Blood Demons escape, but in the current situation, even though he never stopped, he couldnt cover much ground. We have already been gradually relocating the rural population into the cities, these Blood Demons might hide for a while, but without their parasitic ability, they will eventually be thoroughly eradicated, Dong Gong stated, This will also be the main task of some Chosen Ones and Soldiers in the coming days. Thats all we can do now, Shen Hao killed the last few Blood Demons within the map range and quickly ascended, Call a fighter jet to pick me up, to the next location! Right. Dong Gong quickly made arrangements, then, without wasting Shen Haos time en route, spoke with a hint of anticipation, Team leader, the next refueling spot has already been arranged with the transport squad, and they will quickly deliver goods to various research institutes using transport planes. They now knew that Shen Hao had opened Level 8 Mall! This is Level 8! Initially, even capturing those four Blood Demon Mothers, at most they expected to open the White Level 7 Mall, and together with the previous Level 6, it already gave them great anticipation. But Level 8? Twenty million points? Shen Hao did offer an explanation, albeit briefly, simply saying it was related to Talent. Well, while others got only 150 points per Blood Demon kill, the team leader controlling a Blood Demon got 200 points; thus, with his Talent further upgraded, earning 400 points could certainly be possible Chapter 77 - 77: Press the Fast Forward Button! Chapter 77: Chapter 77: Press the Fast Forward Button! After all, no one knows what the Golden Talent is all about, and there isnt a second person with such a Talent now. In the face of the facts before them, no one was asking questions, either. However, Shen Haos image had begun to assume an air of mystery in the eyes of some people. But for the moment, whats more important is the Mall itself! Although a major domestic victory is within sight, its overseas where the greatest crisis in this Trial lies! Looking at the current situation, if it were not for the number of Matrices limiting the speed of Parasite creation, they would have no choice but to face a world-scale war. ... And even with the limitation on the number of Matrices, if things drag on, in less than three months, they will still have to face the Blood Demon army! The solution can only be found within the Mall! There is a type of Xijita Metal Material that has the ability to sense Magic Energy Fields and can respond to most Extraordinary Powers, Shen Hao began, his tone becoming solemn as he spoke of the items in the Mall. The biggest difference from the Sensing Talisman is that this material is not purely in the Extraordinary Domain; it can employ technical means to expand the detection range, although the specific effectiveness will depend on the level of technology. A large-scale detection device? Dong Gong took a slow breath, speaking with extreme gravity, All of humanity will thank you. Lets first make the device before we talk about gratitude. The technological level is not low, Shen Hao remained calm. In addition, theres a whole set of microwave weapon technology that can directly incinerate the fluids in living organisms, which is exceptionally effective against the Blood Demon. No need to look for their weaknesses, one shot annihilates a group! The front lines need this technology! Dong Gong, now with steadied emotions, was growing more and more expectant. Truly worthy of rising four Levels! However, no matter how good the technology is, the most important thing is to rapidly apply it to the battlefield! Their domestic production of Ice Bombs had only just begun to enter the assembly line four days ago, slowly being introduced to the front lines before the press conference, while the civilian high-frequency sonic self-defense weapons were even more challenging to produce. Although a basic version existed, it could only cause some disruption to the Blood Demon. To quickly assimilate these technologies, they must concentrate the scientific research capabilities of mankind. Not just domestically, but also internationally. And with these technologies, the Global United Front would undoubtedly be able to advance even more swiftly! Besides technological fields that can be used for combat, there are also many that are not insignificant. Shen Hao looked at the Mall, Theres a type of spider robot, which I find quite good C fast, unimpeded by any terrain, capable of being equipped with various weapons, naturally including Ice Bombs, and more importantly, they are affordable C only five hundred points each, and with our level of technology, they should be maintainable. If you, Team Leader, think its feasible, lets get some to see how they perform first! Dong Gong immediately said. Thats a good idea. There really is a vast number of goods at these few levels, including off-the-shelf microwave weapons, and there are some items that should significantly increase the likelihood of Parasite Failures. Shen Haos tone was calm, but his heart felt a measure of pleasure. Its time to push the fast-forward button on this Trial! Rising four levels in the Mall truly was like hitting the fast-forward button. After all, under normal circumstances, no Chosen One could have accumulated a full twenty million points by now. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That would require one to single-handedly slay over a hundred thousand Blood Demon! It was possible for Shen Hao because he could control the Blood Demon and also enjoyed the double points! The efficiency of the other Chosen Ones was several notches slower. From this perspective, he indeed became the Savior of countless people, saving innumerable lives! Subsequently, in the lull before changing warplanes, Shen Hao took out all the goods he had purchased. It was not just the items he had just mentioned, but also a lot of equipment and resources for Chosen Ones, as well as weaponry for Elite Soldiers and Extraordinary Props used in the hunting process. Points spent have a purpose. However, the most expensive item in the Level 8 Mall was not suited for distribution. It was a suit of single soldier full-coverage armor! Valued at a full 2.8 million points, powered by microfusion charging, its energy core was also purchasable for 200,000 points, supporting high-speed flight and possessing substantial protective power, designed for protection and speed as a support armor! The only drawback was that it demanded a high Constitution from its user. Conveniently, it was suitable for Shen Haos use. It might be overkill domestically, but going overseas would be a different matter. Indeed, Shen Hao had already set his sights overseas. Strictly speaking, outside the Eastern Country is where the main battlefield of this Trial lay! In the following two days, Shen Hao was constantly on the move domestically, rushing to all regions in need of support. Later on, the fleeing Matrices didnt even dare to command their offspring to riot, because such actions could very well draw Shen Haos attention, with three Matrices being captured in this way. And it wasnt until this point, as more and more news spread online, that the new press conference was finally called. Just two days after the previous conference, yet the interest in this press conference remained colossal. Now, across the world, more and more people viewed the Eastern Country as the sole hope in this Species War! Since the press conference two days ago, there have been twenty-two incidents of Blood Demon uprisings across our country. After investigations, we have confirmed that these are the last struggles of Blood Demon Mothers before their attempted escape. Up until now, we have captured three Matrices, but thirty-two are confirmed to be at large. We immediately alerted the neighboring countries and shared all intelligence The spokespersons message sent shockwaves through the internet. This time, it was primarily domestic, and people were incredibly exhilarated. Forty-one Matrices, is this the end? It should be over for us here! All in all, it only took ten days! We fought all night yesterday where I am, thinking we were an anomaly. But to think so many incidents erupted! The Blood Demon Mothers arent fools. Facing no hope here, why wouldnt they flee instead of waiting for death? Its not us who let them go, they fled on their own. I only care about whether we are safe now? Clearly, even though the spokesperson had not declared it explicitly, more and more people realized that the domestic war situation seemed to have become entirely clear, the threat of death that loomed over each of their heads dissipating significantly. In the end, the spokesperson finally stated: Since the discovery and declaration of war against the Blood Demon, we have eradicated 173,400 Blood Demon, and the Blood Demon Mothers have killed 214,600 of their own. As of now, the number of Blood Demon remaining in the country has dropped below one hundred thousand! We can declare that the domestic Blood Demon war has achieved a comprehensive and stage victory! Next, we will proceed to localized eradication phases! Chapter 78 - 78: Desperate for Help Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Desperate for Help Yes, a comprehensive victory, if only in this phase! As of now, such an announcement can indeed be made. Although nearly a hundred thousand Blood Demons have escaped the city, spreading across the wilderness, and there might still be a Matrix that has yet to give up, that hasnt fled, the Blood Demons face nothing but relentless pursuit. At least in this country, they have already utterly lost the possibility of victory and can no longer instill fear and pain in the people. And at this moment, merely thirteen days have passed since the formal declaration of war! The entire world was instantly abuzz, with all sorts of headlines and reports flooding every corner of the global cyberspace. Eastern Country declares comprehensive victory within its borders! ... Thirteen days to defeat the Blood Demons! Savior in the East! Thirteen Days! Thats the speed of Eastern Country! Eastern Country took thirteen days to win, how long can we keep from losing? . Its not that other countries wanted to promote this, but at this moment, the victory of Eastern Country had become the most empowering and shocking source of confidence in this global conflict! At the very least, it was necessary to let some of those who were close to despair know that Humans have not lost, and will not lose! Under this overwhelming media coverage, countless people marveled and envied, and more and more wealthy and powerful individuals across the world tried to make their way to Eastern Country, with the number of people smuggling themselves across the border surging overnight. But more than these were the pleas for aid. Realizing that Eastern Country might finally be able to lend them support, requests for aid poured in from around the world like snowflakes, dense and incessant, ready to utilize the utmost extent of public opinion and propaganda! Even on the curtain of the tallest skyscraper in West State, a place of symbolic significance, there now hung an image of Shen Hao brandishing Thunder on the battlefield, accompanied by a line of enormously large font. We need a Savior! Yes, its simplicity and directness taken to the extreme! Online, there were even more cries for help. Especially from people in dangerous areas, who seemed to latch onto their last lifeline, desperately sending out messages. Save us, our entire city has fallen! Im hiding in the basement; Blood Demons are everywhere outside! We need help, we need the invincible Mr. Shen Hao! The damn politicians are useless; we need a powerful Chosen One! We need Shen Hao! You can send the army, even rule over herewe dont care! This deluge of pleas also left the domestic populace astonished. They indeed had paid the lives of nearly a million people, but such a price, in comparison to the whole world, could actually be considered a tremendous victory. This is war, this is disaster. However, the war had not ended. Recruitment notifications were still being continuously sent out, more and more people mustered the courage, stirred their passion to enlist in the military, and the armies stationed in the cities had not completely withdrawn. The battlefield hadnt disappeared, it was merely shifting, from inside the cities to the outside, from domestic to international. At this moment, Shen Hao finally had time to sit down and summarize the gains from this period. Through three days of relentless sweeping, he had captured a total of five Blood Demon Mothers. Sadly, the other two had already killed all their offspring, and the remaining three provided only twenty thousand Blood Demons in total. Including those he had killed, he had gained a total of eleven million points these days. He was still nearly twenty million points short of opening the White Level 9 Mall. That was fifty million cumulative points. At this rate, White Level 10 might very well require a hundred million! The number of Blood Demons remaining within the country had dwindled and were highly dispersed. Rather than wasting time chasing them down, it would be better to set his sights abroad, where there were more Blood Demons. Has all the intelligence been compiled? Shen Hao looked at Dong Gong. Just came out. Dong Gong, looking at various data on his computer, spoke with a grave expression, Looking over the global battlefield, the situation is very bad, even worse than our initial expectations. Explain? Shen Hao also became serious. First of all, the distribution of Blood Demon Mothers doesnt seem to be based on population. Dong Gong stated, The total number of Blood Demon Mothers in our country should be around fifty, the Northern Alliances number is downward of forty, but West State definitely has more than sixty! You mean to say that there are about two hundred and thirty Mothers globally, and just in our three regions, there are over one hundred and fifty? Shen Hao nodded slightly, Thinking positively, at least we dont have to worry about densely populated but poorly managed and equipped countries turning into oceans of Blood Demons. Thats true, Dong Gongs face showed a hint of helplessness, However, the combat power of Blood Demons is not merely about numbers. They can quickly master all the knowledge and even skills of their hosts, which means they will get the opportunity to rapidly plunder our technology and industry. Shen Hao fell silent for a moment. Indeed, the strength of a nation in the industrial age wasnt measured by population. It was measured by technology, by the level of industry. In that case, it would be better if they had been distributed by population. Without sufficient weapons and strong industrial power, Blood Demons, no matter how numerous, were just points banks in his view. How exactly is West State faring now? Shen Hao inquired. They have already deployed tactical nuclear weapons. Dong Gongs expression was heavy, After we sent over the measurement spheres, they first ensured the safe use of some weapons of mass destruction and took the lead in using them in areas that were completely overrun. That managed to reverse the situation a bit, but then, the Blood Demons dispersed into the urban areas. In the past couple of days, the number of battles and destruction in various cities have been countless. Human forces have no advantage in street fighting and often have to pay an even greater price to achieve victory. Some major cities are showing signs of falling. He showed Shen Hao some of the data. It was indeed a horrific sight to behold. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chaos was everywhere, everyone was forced to take up arms to fight back, but with the same level of weaponry, how could civilians possibly match Blood Demons? Some areas had become like the dawn of the apocalypse. Even when the military arrived, it only intensified the destruction of the battles; cities were rapidly turning into ruins. Aside from the cities, military factories and various important armories are the main targets of Blood Demons attacks. Most of these places are far from urban areas and can barely be defended, but some small military factories have already fallen. More importantly, Blood Demons continue to replenish their forces unceasingly from within the cities. The trend of diminishing returns is very evident. Dong Gong paused, then added somewhat helplessly, We even airlifted a batch of Ice Bombs in an emergency, and the technology has been transferred to them, but due to the situation, their production efficiency has actually decreased. Chapter 79 - 79: Global United Front! Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Global United Front! At this moment, only Shen Hao and Dong Gong were present in the meeting room. After all, the other members of the group were incredibly busy. Some fleeing, dangerous Blood Demons could only be dealt with relatively easily by them. After obtaining the Transcendent resources from the Level 8 Mall, every persons strength had experienced a surge, shooting up to a comprehensive Level 4 in just two to three days, and with the addition of equipment, their strength had definitely exceeded that of many Level 5 Chosen Ones. Shen Haos own level had also reached Level 5. His basic spiritual power had already exceeded thirty points. ... Compared to three days ago, his basic strength had nearly tripled. However, facing the situation described in the documents, he felt somewhat troubled. Even anti-tank level weapons have been massively leaked out, these are uranium depleted armor-piercing bullets! With just myself, its very difficult to withstand these, Shen Hao pointed at the intelligence in the documents and said, And whats this, Cloud Bombs too? Why dont they just drop some nuclear weapons outright? Nuclear weapons might not have been spared either, Dong Gong responded helplessly, The official information is still somewhat concealed, it seems they are worried you wouldnt go, but there have also been private disclosures to us that a small-yield nuclear device indeed had some leaks, um, before obtaining the Spirit Testing Ball. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Hao had a profound understanding of the meaning of inept team now. But what was worse, he really had to face it. If left unchecked, it wouldnt just be a small-yield issue anymore. We must learn from this lesson, Shen Hao looked at Dong Gong and said solemnly, I dont know what the subsequent Trials will look like, but its clear, no civilization can easily face the Trials with a dispersed stance! Fighting individually was indeed a big problem. The first Trial might have passed but, if by the second Trial things remained the same, then Humanity was truly on a path to self-destruction. We understand, Dong Gong stated solemnly, Actually, as the only nation that demonstrated superiority and achieved domestic victory first in this Blood Demon war, we have already gained considerable prestige, not to mention now the whole world is depending on our support. Previously non-cooperative nations have shown unprecedented attitudes, which we have used to greatly advance the layout of the Global United Front and occupy a leadership position within it. The related content will be announced soon. This war was not being fought by Shen Hao alone. In places he and most people couldnt see, countless individuals were striving in various fields. The establishment of the Global United Front was the result of these efforts. Actually, this was also largely thanks to the immense power Shen Hao had demonstrated in the past dozen days, along with the Eastern Countrys astonishing performance in resolving the domestic Blood Demon crisis first. This was immensely meaningful for the entire civilization. Finally, some good news, Shen Hao also showed a hint of a smile, but it disappeared quickly, So, does the Analysis Department have any suggestions regarding the current situation? The establishment of the Global United Front currently had its greatest effect in affirming the unity of Human Civilization. As for further concentrating the power of all Humanity, or even forming something like the Human Alliance Army, that would still require some time. But the situation seemed urgent. West State and Northern Alliance must be visited, but not now, Dong Gong took out another report. Although there are fewer Blood Demon Mothers in neighboring countries, they are our direct threats. Moreover, once our Matrix escapes there, the number of Blood Demons will surge in a short time. The best choice is to solve them first and establish detection and alert defense lines across the continent to block the Blood Demons developmental space on this continent. Have the results for the Xijita Metal Material research already come out? Shen Hao took the report and turned to look at him. Yes! Dong Gong also revealed a smile. The first-generation wide-range Blood Demon detection radar has been produced. Although we havent fully tapped into the true potential of Xijita Metal Material, the range can already cover about five kilometers around. Producing and arranging more, its sufficient to cover the main cities at least. That material is not cheap, Shen Hao paused, then shook his head, Forget it, as long as there are Blood Demons, there are plenty of points. Since thats the case, please first tell me about some Blood Demon concentrated areas in neighboring nations. The opinion of the Analysis Department was correct; actually, Shen Hao wasnt planning to directly go to the most dangerous battlefield either. Not to mention, after owning the resources within the White Level 8 Mall, his power was still in the phase of drastic increase. He at least had to reach Level 7 before it would slow down. If he were directly bombed by a nuclear weapon now, even just a small yield one, he would still be in mortal danger. Better to go farm points in neighboring countries first. Dressed in the suit of armor from the Level 8 Mall, along with telekinesis and various protective items, he feared no conventional weapons. Good! Dong Gong quickly sprang into action. Perhaps, most people in the country at this time could finally breathe a sigh of relief, even sleep well for once. But they still had no moment of rest; every minute and every second were of the utmost importance. Everyone who knew about the Civilization Trial had a consensusnever pay too steep a price during this first trial! A much greater unknown danger loomed like a mountain over everyone in the know, forcing them to must become stronger by all means and do well in every task! Then, two more days passed, and an exhilarating news was announced simultaneously on global TV and news media! The official establishment of the Global United Front! At this moment, to combat the invaders, for survival, every human across the globe has come together, victory will belong to us, to humanity! Accompanied by a solemn declaration from the delegate, a series of measures were rapidly announced. These included intelligence sharing, material support, battlefield cooperation, even cooperation among Chosen Ones, and more. The scene even revealed the first cross-national fight of the Chosen Ones. Indeed, it was Shen Hao! In the video, he was clad in a white full-coverage suit of armor, flames jetting from his back propelling him to fly over a city in a neighboring country, numerous bolts of Thunder manifesting as Heavenly Punishment continually striking everything below. The Blood Demons were in a panic, trying to escape; even though they fired wildly into the sky and even some rockets flew toward Shen Hao, none were effective, explosions occurred continuously around him, but the Thunder Heavenly Punishment showed no signs of weakening, even some extremely huge and terrifying looking Blood Demons couldnt resist Shen Haos mighty power! In the end of the footage, even several Blood Demon Mothers tried to gang up on Shen Hao, showing strong and unimaginable power, yet under Shen Haos suppression, they knelt in submission on the spot. This footage, undoubtedly ignited the deepest desires in the hearts of everyone worldwide who was facing the threat of Blood Demons! Chapter 80 - 80: Record-Breaking Numbers Chapter 80: Chapter 80: Record-Breaking Numbers ` Despite the Eastern Countrys seemingly perpetual victories in its internal war, this is a global anomaly. Its difficult to find similar good news from other places. Countless people can only watch the Eastern Countrys victories over and over again online, a yearning that is hard for its citizens to fully understand. They dont need to sleep clutching weapons that might be utterly useless, question whether those around them might be Blood Demons, or worry about bullets or even missiles hitting them in their sleep. Even though the war started just half a month ago, people have already become desperate for victory, yearning for peace! ... And now, amidst the frenzy of media and countless voices, Shen Hao has become the symbol of peace and victory! Especially since this is his first time leaving the Eastern Country to bring victory to other parts of the world! Everyone online focused on the neighboring country, their voices filled with envy and pleas for help, giving them a rare taste of being in the spotlight. But the excitement of victory is the most authentic feeling! Standing amidst the ruins, Shen Hao heard the overwhelming cheers even as he waited for the helicopter to deliver the cage. The establishment scene of the Global United Front was broadcast live, documenting his battle. Everyone knew he had captured the Matrix within the city and had won! Thank you so much! An excited middle-aged man in military uniform walked up, looking at Shen Hao in his towering armor, almost to the point of tears. The Blood Demons in the entire city have been almost completely eradicated. Shen Hao remained composed, According to the treaty, we will take these four Blood Demon Mothers with us. You lack the ability to guard them. Moreover, this city must undergo strict scrutiny, movement restricted. There are still many Matrices in your country, and with the current level of defense, any Blood Demon would quickly grow strong again. No problem. The man nodded continuously, speaking Mandarin Chinese haltingly, We will abide strictly! At that moment, Shen Hao suddenly turned his head. Outside the ruins, many people were rushing over; some, upon seeing Shen Hao, immediately fell to their knees and started shouting something. What are they doing? Shen Hao raised an eyebrow. Theyre, theyre thanking you. The leader didnt seem to know how to explain and immediately shouted some orders. Thanks are unnecessary; the Chosen One is not a god, nor am I, said Shen Hao as he rose into the air. In midair, he saw more and more people bowing down to him. Clearly, even if the whole world knew the Chosen Ones were human, like everyone else just a month and a half ago, more and more people still saw them as gods. Especially in places like this. In fact, when Shen Hao first arrived, he realized that the status of Chosen Ones in this country was indeed somewhat special. Too high, exceeding the bounds of their abilities. They may be the elite in their domain, or Transcendents with strong powers, but not necessarily gods. The problems the Civilization Trial brings to human civilization are not just trials. The transformation of civilization itself is a significant challenge. However difficult the challenge, it must be faced, Shen Hao sighed inwardly. He flew up toward the plane arriving to pick him up in the high sky. Dong Gong, hows the situation on the battlefield behind us? Do you need me to come over? Shen Hao asked through the channel. The suppression here is complete, and there are no issues on the front line, Dong Gong quickly reported, But another location needs you more; coordinates have been sent to the pilot. There is a Blood Demon Mother leading all her subordinates fleeing the city, and there are a lot of them! Okay! Shen Hao nodded. He had in fact just cleaned up the third city in this nation, but it took two and a half days for just these three cities! The efficiency was far lower than back home. Apart from the unexpectedly high number of Blood Demons, the weapons that should belong to humans also posed a great trouble to him. In the first city, there were even seven fighter jets controlled by Blood Demons that charged at him. And this nations people adamantly claimed they had complete control over the jets and missiles. Their ground forces saw tens of thousands of troops, along with all their equipment, fall into Blood Demon hands. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fortunately, the higher-ups were prepared for this situation, and Shen Hao wasnt alone when he came over; troops from home and those in this nation that had passed inspection provided frontal support. All jets were intercepted, and several successfully launched air-to-air missiles were precisely shot down by Shen Hao with Thunder. Now, as Shen Hao cleansed cities, human troops were responsible for stopping any Blood Demon reinforcements outside the cities. Even if there were weapons like machine guns or rocket launchers in the city, they could not threaten him. But on the front lines, even a Chosen One with Shen Haos strength wouldnt dare to barge in recklessly. Even though he could fly and had armor for protection, if he were to be targeted by concentrated anti-air fire, he would be in danger. His armored flying speed wasnt even as fast as the jets. However, Shen Hao was not without other means; if the frontlines truly required his help, he could pull out his trump card and do something drastic. But since it wasnt necessary, he could save his trump card for later. The target area is expected to have over eighty thousand Blood Demons. Previously, they were in a hidden state, so they didnt have many weapons. But half an hour ago, they attacked the military and police stations in the city, seizing all the weapons, Dong Gong continued with the latest intelligence from the front, However, there should be no large-scale anti-air weapons. A single Mother and eighty thousand Blood Demons? Hearing the number, Shen Hao was somewhat speechless, Being parasite-born in a hidden state, that must be a record. Indeed, it is, replied Dong Gong with a sigh. Until now, the record for the number of subordinates a single Mother had spawned while hidden was sixty-four thousand, also in this country. Honestly, the dire situation of this nation was beyond their expectations. They had originally thought there might be at most a dozen Blood Demon Mothers, definitely not over a million subordinates. But looking at the current situation, there were definitely over a million Blood Demon Subordinates. There were also a considerable number of High-level Blood Demons, including over forty Level 5 Blood Demons! It is known that Blood Demons level up by consuming humans, and they also require time to digest their prey; even if they had an unlimited supply from day one, they could at most reach Level 5 by now! Chapter 81 - 81: New Features of the Shopping Mall Chapter 81: Chapter 81: New Features of the Shopping Mall This meant that many Blood Demons had already started to brazenly consume humans a month and a half ago without being discovered. However, considering the presence of numerous underdeveloped areas in this country, such a situation is somewhat understandable. It could only be said, thankfully there werent many Blood Demon Mothers here. Otherwise, even without powerful weapons, the sheer number of Blood Demons swarming out would still pose a significant threat to the Global United Front. As for now, the Points Bank! Shen Hao glanced at his own panel. ... In just two short days here, he had already gained fifteen million points, bringing his total accumulated points to forty-five million. This was despite the fact that Matrices were difficult to catch, some deliberately killed off most of their subordinates when they sensed danger, and there was even one that committed suicide before he could arrive. Even for a species that instinctively fears death, courage was not lacking when it came to the future of their species. Otherwise, just the over one million Blood Demons from this country alone would have comfortably elevated him to the White Level 10 Mall. But, there were other gains as well. Shen Hao looked at the inventory in his panel, where a Purple Epic Ability ball lay quietly. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It had appeared while he was dealing with those four Blood Demon Mothers. Each of the four Blood Demon Mothers possessed Level 7 strength and uniform Blue Talents. If it werent for Shen Hao, any other Chosen One would have despaired under their might, which was the result of the rapid growth brought about by the large number of Blood Demon Subordinates. But even so, only one Purple Ability dropped, which just goes to show how rare powerful abilities are. However, this ability was somewhat superfluous for Shen Hao. [Divine Power] Yes, its exactly as it soundsan ability that significantly increases strength. But Shen Haos fighting style is clearly more inclined towards long-range combat. Its not that he couldnt learn close combat, but there was simply no need, as anyone who could ignore Dominator pressure and fight him in close combat would probably still be no match for him even with this Purple Ability. Give it to the others then, Qiuyue should be quite suitable, Shen Hao felt a bit of regret. In fact, with the opening of the White Level 8 Mall, as resources rapidly rose to higher tiers, Shen Hao increasingly felt that Chosen Ones were still at a fundamental stage. The various resources and items in the mall were clearly showcasing the mighty Extraordinary Civilization and the different paths on the Extraordinary Path. However, what Chosen Ones could do was still just piling up resources in three dimensions. Even the various uses of Talents and abilities had to be painstakingly discovered by themselves. Shen Hao didnt quite believe this was the path of Chosen Ones. Without any other avenues, the answers should lie within the mall. Continue upgrading the mall, and one will surely learn more about the Chosen One. Hmm, Level 6 now? Shen Hao glanced at the changes in his own level, then swallowed a White Level 8 [Soul Tempering Pill], closed his eyes, and prepared for the next battle. No matter what, eighty thousand Blood Demons, just grabbing ten to twenty thousand, would be enough to level up to the White Level 9 Mall. The events that followed were not too suspenseful, as the Blood Demon Mother probably witnessed Shen Hao single-handedly suppress four Blood Demon Mothers with ease in the live broadcast by the Global United Front and lost the will to wait for death in the city, deciding to lead its Blood Demon Subordinates in an escape. Such a quantity of Blood Demon Substances split into forty or fifty groups. Truly, it wasnt easy to find the hiding Blood Demon Mother within them. But Shen Haos efficiency was not low, upon arrival he quickly began to clear some Blood Demons, as long as those Blood Demons committed suicide after his arrival, it indicated that the Mother was within a certain range. One should know that after equipping various gear, his spiritual power had reached forty-five points! The map radius exceeded five hundred kilometers! This range had already surpassed the Spiritual Network range of the Blood Demon Mother. Therefore, the Blood Demon Mother faced a choiceeither give points to Shen Hao or continuously expose her detection radius. After having over fifty thousand of her subordinates continuously killed and realizing that she was still being pursued, she finally made a choice. Disperse all subordinates, give away points, and fight for a chance of survival! Really nice, Shen Hao said with a smile, The last Matrix that fell into this situation killed all its subordinates before decisively taking its own life. It seems there are all sorts of individuals within a species. However, this was just a meaningless struggle. A five hundred kilometer detection rangeunless she fled by warplane, where else could she escape to? Even the Analysis Department had deduced the approximate range of this Matrix based on the escape routes of these Blood Demons. Although there wasnt certainty in capturing the Mother right away, since the opponent wanted to use points to delay him, Shen Hao was altogether capable of slowly harvesting these subordinates. Thirty thousand Blood Demons! Twelve million points! He could swallow them all by himself! Having been in this country for two days, this was the largest batch of points! Level 9 Mall! Before the sun set, he had captured the desperate Mother and finally had time to check out the goods in the Level 9 Mall. This time, however, he discovered a completely different interface! [Ability Ball Furnace] This is Shen Hao looked at the introduction on the interface, his eyes growing brighter and brighter. Put at least ten low-level ability balls into it and pay a certain number of points, and theres a chance to fuse an ability ball of higher rarity I see, I was saying the difficulty of dropping a Purple ability was too high. This indeed was a surprise. Shen Hao had by now killed or controlled over a hundred thousand Blood Demons, but in total, had only obtained two Purple abilities. The first was a special reward obtained from solving the first Blood Demon Mother case, and the second was from overcoming a Blood Demon Mother two levels higher. At this rate, he might not even hope to assemble three suitable Purple abilities for himself after dealing with all the Blood Demons. But this new option certainly offered an alternative. He might not have anything else, but he had plenty of foundational ability balls! Thats not right either. After thinking it through, Shen Hao suddenly frowned. White ability balls actually had a significant use as well, including for other Chosen Ones to use, and also for improving the levels of ones abilities. After all, unlike Talents, ability levels dont increase with ones own level but require nourishment from a large number of similar category ability balls. Shen Hao had by now invested nearly a thousand white ability balls like [Electric Shock] and [Electric Current] into his [Thunder], and it had only been upgraded to Level 4. And this so-called[Ability Ball Furnace]operated on probability. At least ten, the more you invest, the higher the probability of fusing a higher quality ability ball, but it was still just a probability, not a guarantee. Chapter 82 - 82: God of Mankind! Chapter 82: Chapter 82: God of Mankind! Either distribute the ability balls among the other Chosen Ones, enhancing their strength, or gamble with this function and accumulate powerful abilities for a few Chosen Ones The choice between these two paths is becoming increasingly clear, Shen Hao seemed to have grasped the purpose of this new feature. The choice between two paths, or two focus points, was becoming clearer and clearer. However, this was for the average Chosen One. Shen Haos own choice had been determined long ago. He wanted it all! The countdown on the external panel also had only one day left. Now that this new feature was available, the choice for the next external doesnt seem to require any hesitation. ... Go for the double drop directly. Moreover, who knows if there will be an Ability Ball Furnace External in the future? Probability doesnt mean much in the face of such an external. Shen Hao had great expectations for it. However, why did the Level 9 Mall undergo a change? Shen Hao glanced at the points needed for the next level mall. He felt a slight sense of heaviness in his heart. It wasnt the one hundred million he had speculated, but rather two hundred million! Its known that the growth multiplier for the total number of points required for the Point Malls upgrade has been decreasing. From the initial ten times to the two and a half times needed from Level 8 to Level 9, according to this pattern, the next level, the White Level 10 Mall, should only require doubling! Unless Level 10 is somewhat special, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes. This was the first possibility that came to his mind. Based on the information provided by the external, the Civilization Trial is ultimately just a program, and many of its settings must have underlying basic logic behind them. Shen Hao didnt intend to guess anymore and left it to the Analysis Departments Intelligent Group to puzzle over. He looked towards the Level 9 Mall. Although it was only White Ninth Level, the merchandises tier was noticeably higher compared to the White Level 8. The so-called White perhaps stands for the basic and regular tier, while the level represents the specific technological and Extraordinary Level. Not to mention anything else, inside the White Level 9 Mall, there was even a small high-speed fighter jet! Valued at eight million a piece, it could reach a top speed of eighteen Mach within the atmosphere! Bear in mind, the fastest speed of current Human Civilizations fighter jets is only around three Mach. This one jet alone reached six times that! The level of aviation technology it represented had far surpassed Human Civilization. This way, I can get to places much faster, Shen Hao was quite anticipative. Moreover, according to the introduction, simple flight didnt require a pilot at all. It came equipped with unmanned AI that could even carry out complex battle support. The only trouble was that the required fuel was somewhat speciala type of crystallized solid fuel, which could also only be purchased from the system mall. But anyhow, Shen Hao would be able to greatly reduce the time spent traveling. He directly purchased the jet. It didnt look very big overall, just about twice the size of a sedan, with nothing but a seat in the front and the entire propulsion engine in the back half. Shen Hao sat down for a quick test and felt it was pretty good. The jet above can head back now, he immediately contacted Dong Gong while observing other items in the mall, And theres also a fully automatic multi-functional production line. Those microwave weapon technologies were said to be impossible to produce core components for, right? Lets try using this. As for weapons and such, theres no need to say more, everyone exchange some and see the effects. There are quite a few battlefield robots but theyre a bit expensive, and there are many good items that seem useful among the Extraordinary class, like a kind of Extraordinary Creature named Talisman Spirit that can draw simple talismans. Sensing Talismans can be produced on their own It must be said that each upgrade of the mall deeply benefited the entire civilization. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Merely the technological itemsif any of them were to be introduced before the Civilization Trial, they would have caused a sensation across the world. They covered all domains, including civil life, industry, and military. These items could bring about a leap in technological development. However, in the face of the Civilization Trial, time was the greatest enemy. They had to strengthen themselves in the shortest possible time, which meant they couldnt possibly develop comprehensively. They had to focus their efforts and spend most of their energy on fields useful for warfare. Like the latest high-end lathe that just appeared, it could have been used in almost all industrial fields in the past. But now, the warfare field is their biggest destination. Some of these items are truly great helps, Dong Gong said, sighing in relief after recording all the items Shen Hao listed, The previous technologies taken out from the Level 8 Mall are indeed challenging to apply quickly, as we lack some technological accumulation. The Blood Demons are also doing everything to hinder our focus in the industrial field. An hour and a half ago, a ship loaded with advanced equipment was still sunk by a missile. Sunk? It was the first time Shen Hao had heard this news. Yes, they used medium-range cruise missiles, Dong Gong said gravely, This signals an extremely dangerous development. While we quickly sweep away the Blood Demons, they are also accelerating their infiltration and control over the military powers. Now the West State has to concentrate most of its detection and defense capabilities on the protection of key areas, which in turn increases the difficulty of urban defense battles. Shen Hao didnt know what to say. A considerable amount of Xijita metal detection equipment had already been sent over, but the total quantity was still too small. Being able to precisely hit ships carrying cutting-edge equipment at least indicated a leak in intelligence, and with even the cruise missiles falling under the control of Blood Demons, the danger and brutality on the front lines would undoubtedly escalate dramatically. Every time Shen Hao appeared, he would definitely be greeted enthusiastically. If we can rapidly assimilate the technology from the Point Mall and begin mass production to complete the technological overhaul in the military domain, then the advantage would still be on our side, Dong Gong spoke again, The country has already declared the start of industrial integration, with a multitude of factories transforming and workers shifting into the military field. Not to mention, the assembly of the Frozen Gun and its bullets is already progressing rapidly. The first-generation civilian high-frequency ultrasonic self-defense weapons were a success, and weve developed an even more effective second-generation product, with the first batch sent to the West State today. This was precisely the biggest advantage of ensuring the security of an industrialized nation. Otherwise, having the technology would be worthless without the capacity for rapid production. However, Shen Hao also understood that such industrial transformation, no matter how efficient or fast, couldnt be completed in just a day or two. But in this regard, it all depended on the efforts of the people. Lets also hurry up, Shen Hao said, Send me the coordinates of the next location. Yes, however, the Blood Demon Mother in this country has already given up on resistance and is starting to flee the city with the Blood Demon Subordinates, scattering outside the city, Dong Gong provided the coordinates, This is an area where the Blood Demons are rather concentrated, and theyre heading to a military district thats also likely to have been infiltrated and controlled by the Blood Demons. Well make it in time, Shen Hao glanced at the time. If this had been earlier, by the time he arrived, this batch of Blood Demons would probably have already joined forces with those in the military district. By then, the difficulty of resolving the situation would have multiplied. But now, he was definitely going to make it. Without hesitation, he commanded the fighter jets AI. Full speed ahead! With a roar, the jets massive engines at the rear spewed scorching flames, and Shen Hao felt a tremendous acceleration pressure for a moment. If his physical constitution hadnt already reached a value of 31 points, nearly fifty times stronger than a regular persons ten points, his organs might have ruptured from the force. But, this speed was indeed exhilarating! In a matter of minutes, he accelerated to ten times the speed of sound, covering three thousand meters in a second! In less than ten minutes, he had arrived at the target area hundreds of kilometers away. The group of Blood Demons never expected Shen Hao to reach them so quickly; they even gathered nonchalantly, consuming every village in their path. When Shen Hao descended from the sky, one of the Blood Demon Mothers was caught alive on the spot! Another could only despair before committing suicide. Another thirty thousand Blood Demons, twelve million points! Although two hundred million points were still far off, every point at this time could be rapidly transformed into power on the battlefield! Without a doubt, the large number of Blood Demons in this country were being beaten back step by step! The official channel of the Global United Front announced just that. On the fifth day since the start of the Chosen Ones official support, we have resolved over five hundred thousand Blood Demons in this country, capturing and killing eleven Blood Demon Mothers, with the remaining Blood Demons fleeing the cities. They can only hide in the wilderness, subsisting on wild grass and hunting because as soon as they show themselves, they will be met with utter annihilation Along with many battle reports disclosed by officials, the entire world was shaken once again. No voice or debate could match the facts laid out before everyones eyes. This country could be parasitized by just over a dozen Blood Demon Mothers affecting over a million citizens, and the decline was evident to the naked eye. Yet, in such a short period since the Eastern Countrys support began, they were rapidly being driven back! The achievements of Shen Hao, in particular, were so staggering as to defy belief. Out of the five hundred thousand Blood Demons, he had dealt with over two hundred thousand by himself. As soon as they saw him, countless Blood Demons were mercilessly killed by their own Mothers! His appearance on the scene inevitably brought death to the Blood Demons! With this, the worlds cries for Shen Hao become more fervent and frantic than ever. People had never longed for the sight of one person as much as they did now! Especially in the West State, where individual heroism is widely celebrated, people even bestowed upon Shen Hao a title that seemed to belong only to a fantasy world. God of Mankind! The world needs Shen Hao, and we need him even more! Superman may be fictitious, but Shen Hao is real! Im starting to believe God is an Asian man. A living Savior! Can it be our turn next? We need victory too! Countless people were anxiously yearning for his arrival! Chapter 83 - 83: More Serious Challenges Chapter 83: Chapter 83: More Serious Challenges In fact, as time progressed, Shen Hao truly began to take on the stature of a God of Mankind. His power grew stronger and stronger. After his basic statistics had exceeded thirty points, the speed of improvement had initially slowed down significantly. After all, statistics merely reflected basic strength numerically, and levels were just a comprehensive representation. His body was not digitalized, and the improvement in strength also had to conform to basic laws. However, possessing the Dominator Talent, he eventually could rapidly and perfectly assimilate all resources. ... Upon unlocking the Level 9 Mall and using higher-level resources, his power noticeably accelerated once again. On a fundamental level, he began to increasingly distance himself from the other Chosen Ones. Now, apart from him, the one whose basic strength improved the fastest was also his team member. Using the same resources, when their average level had barely reached Level 5, Shen Hao had already reached Level 7! This level already bore a faint semblance of divinity. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When he controlled thunder, he could even simultaneously and precisely strike hundreds of people! The range of his Dominator Suppression had also expanded to almost two thousand meters. Once, when facing thousands of gun barrels at the same time, his telekinesis could easily block all the bullets. At this stage, unless targeted by missiles or intensive high-caliber anti-aircraft gunfire, he didnt know what else could harm him. The only dissatisfaction he had was with the White Level 10 Mall, which still seemed a long way off. By now, the Blood Demons in this country had been cleared by more than seventy percent. His accumulated points had reached eighty-eight million. And this was only the eighth day since they had arrived in this country. As early as three days ago, he had activated the Double Drop Hack, and the tens of thousands of Blood Demons that followed contributed to the new hack, providing him with over fifteen thousand dropped items, including eight thousand ability balls. Unfortunately, the remaining Blood Demons in this country were very scattered. There were still about three hundred thousand Blood Demons scattered throughout villages and the wilderness; further cleaning up would consume a lot of their energy and time. Its time to leave, Shen Hao said to Dong Gong. Having done so much, and with large-scale detection equipment available, if they still cant hold their own, then I suggest they disband their own defense forces and hand everything over to the Human Alliance Army that the Global United Front is establishing. Such statements should not be made lightly, Dong Gong responded, a bit helplessly. Dont tell me the upper echelons havent considered it, Shen Hao directly pointed out. Even if they havent, the Global United Front will certainly have made such considerations. This is the inevitable choice for human civilization to unify its strength. After all, if they cant even resist the threat of this level of Blood Demons, then such military forces, which only drag behind, really dont deserve to be preserved. In Shen Haos view, the military forces in various regions of human civilization may not need to be consistent, but at least they had to be above a certain standard. After all, the next trial might not be distributed like this time. Such weak areas could easily become the breakthrough point for a complete collapse of human civilization. Moreover, like in this battlefield, where countless soldiers fought bloody battles at the cost of their lives on one side, and yet others were easily penetrated, surrendering weapons and people on the other. If this isnt abolished, how is that fair to the sacrificed warriors? I will convey your opinion, Dong Gong said solemnly. Although he spoke very cautiously, it had become a habit by now. In fact, at this point, there were few who could ignore Shen Haos opinions. Moreover, the elites were not fools; they were actually very clear on how human civilization should transform in the face of trials. Even if Shen Hao didnt mention it, more and more people were likely to suggest he leave at this moment. Any existing resistance seemed trivial in the face of a trial crisis. The world needed him in too many places, and as Shen Haos strength continued to increase, the role he played also grew increasingly significant. Among the two paths of salvation, saving the world by this body alone had already begun to show some effects. Lets go to the next country, Shen Hao said. After providing detection equipment, some regions should be able to defend themselves. Indeed, Dong Gong said, his tone slightly excited. The batch of White Ninth Level products that were sent previously played a key role, and the laboratories have developed the third-generation Xijita detection devices, with a detection range of ten kilometers in radius. Coupled with research achievements from Parasite Failures and increased production of targeted weapons, some areas have already started to turn the tide! The neighboring country was like thata region relatively safe due to its cold climate had begun a counter-offensive after receiving equipment support. Although the sacrifices were not small, it was a positive trend nonetheless. This is indeed heartening, Shen Hao also felt some gratification. This indicated that the other path of enhancing civilization had also begun to show effects. In fact, during this time, his accumulated points feedback also continued to rise. From earning 10,000 points per day ten days ago, the surge had now reached an explosive 200,000 points per day. And it was still increasing every day. This indicated that the weapons, equipment, technology, and ability balls he provided had caused the deaths of a large number of Blood Demons. No time to waste, give me the coordinates, and the efficiency should improve even faster, Shen Hao said directly. His departure was silent, but his arrival in another area still caused a massive stir. The people of the selected country were incredibly invigorated. Even the soldiers on the battlefield seemed to suddenly possess tremendous courage. While part of this was due to propaganda, Shen Haos arrival indeed provided significant support. His Thunder had now reached Level 5, granting him a new powercontrol over lightning. In stormy weather, Thunders enhancement saw substantial growth, and this time, the weather just happened to comply. Within the massive thunderclouds, thick bolts of lightning constantly slithered and, at certain moments, transformed into hundreds or even thousands of dense, ceaselessly falling lightning bolts that precisely struck the Blood Demons in the cities. This spectacle had even surpassed the levels of natural phenomena and was broadcast worldwide by cameras! Even if Zeus were alive, he would be no better! Such a phrase spread far and wide with this footage! The scene was indeed too astonishing. Even many peoples mythical imaginations of gods paled in comparison to this! If Shen Hao had arrived thousands, or even hundreds of years earlier, he would have indeed become a real deity, leaving his own legend across the world! Even today, some areas began to treat him as a deity, as people in crisis needed something to bolster their courage more than ever. However, Shen Hao himself did not pay much attention to such claims. As he had said before, he was not a divine being; he always considered himself a member of humanity. But he would not refuse the admiration of the people. The Sovereign role inherently meant this. He only stayed in this country for two days, captured five Blood Demon Mothers, and then promptly left for the next location. He left more than half of the Blood Demons behind, but the remaining forces of the country were sufficient to hold on. The situation remained tense; while people cheered for his strength, the onslaught of Blood Demons around the world grew even more frantic. He did not have time to carefully clear all the Blood Demons; he had to reverse the situation on this entire continent as soon as possible. This time, the stay was even shorter, merely a day. He swiftly flew across the entire countrys territory, wiping out the Blood Demons in several major cities, and then hurried to the next place. In just six short days, he had traversed all the regions of the entire continent. During these days, every day there were heartening reports announced to the whole world, visibly suppressing the Blood Demon crisis on the continental mainland. However, calls for aid from other continents grew louder and louder. Finally, with the situation on this continent clarified, Shen Hao also had to start preparing. He had to prepare to face the more severe challenges in other regions. After all, within this continent, the Eastern Country had the most Blood Demon Mothers and the strongest military force. Once they quickly cleaned up the internal Blood Demons, it was just a matter of time for the clean sweep in other regions, and it was not strange for Shen Hao to be so efficient in coordination with the troops. However, other continents were different. There were stronger military forces! The number of Blood Demon Mothers was also more, and the number of Blood Demon subordinates was just as many, and consequently, the strength of individual Blood Demons was significantly stronger! Choosing to first clear the surrounding areas was actually taking an approach of handling the easier tasks before the more difficult ones. One hundred and twenty-three million points, Shen Hao looked at the accumulated points with some regret, It seems that its not possible to upgrade to White Level 10 before going to West State. Indeed, he planned to go to West State first. The situation in the Northern Alliance was equally dangerous, but West State was the key battlefield, and more importantly, the situation there was deteriorating too rapidly. Recent intelligence indicated that Blood Demons were clearly adjusting tactics, and during the period when Shen Hao was rapidly cleaning up the surrounding areas, large numbers of Blood Demon Mothers began using various methods to head towards West State. Furthermore, not only the defeated and fleeing Blood Demon Mothers from within this continent but also some from the Northern Alliance were leaving. They also took away many high-level Blood Demons, and Blood Demons in West State were making strong efforts to meet them. Clearly, the Blood Demons were not foolish. If humans understood how to establish a united front, Blood Demons also knew, and continuing to disperse across the world would only allow Shen Hao to resolve them one by one quickly. Chapter 84 - 84: VIP Mall Plug-in Chapter 84: Chapter 84: VIP Mall Plug-in Moreover, the battles that have taken place in various regions these days have made it clear that regions without strong military forces, no matter how many people they parasitize or how much they expand, will only send more and more points in the face of Chosen Ones like Shen Hao who utterly disregard reason and completely shatter their understanding. They must gather together! To occupy the most powerful country in human civilization in the shortest possible time and then use the most powerful weapons of humans against them! In light of this trend, the Analysis Department held long discussions, during which Shen Hao also took time to participate. He reviewed various latest intelligence materials sent from different places and listened to the various voices and opinions of the Analysis Department. West State is too far away, traveling by boat is very dangerous and slow. The situation in the Northern Alliance is equally dangerous; their troops are too scattered and lack unified command. ... We can support the Northern Alliance; the main force can reach there by land. Some routes have been destroyed, but they are not difficult to repair. But the situation in West State is too dangerous, the Blood Demons are concentrating their forces, and these past few days they seem to be on the verge of collapse. We cant just ignore it. It has to be said that this move by the Blood Demon has indeed added great pressure on the Global United Front. West State was already the most dangerous place and, more importantly, too far from the Eastern Country. Whether its military support or the supply of materials and equipment, theres the pressure of transportation. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That the Blood Demon chose to concentrate forces in West State rather than the Northern Alliance is clearly also considering this factor. Ultimately, the decision of the discussion was to leave the Northern Alliance to the troops for support and suppression, while Shen Hao would personally go to West State. This was also something that Shen Hao had actively proposed. The military force of West State itself is also very strong; going there, I wont be without support. And I have to face it sooner or later; the longer its delayed, the more dangerous it gets. After understanding the Blood Demons recent movements, he had actually made his decision. The collapsing trend in West State must be suppressed, or else the consequences would be very serious. The Blood Demon seemed to have a sense of betting everything on one throw. This was also because they had been pushed to such a state by him. Moreover, Shen Hao was not without confidence. He had already activated a new hack a few days ago. This time, he chose the[VIP hack version one]. Only then did he realize what the Point Mall VIP actually meant. The current VIP1 only had two privileges. One was a ten percent discount on all goods. Even if it was just saving ten percent, under huge expenditures, the points saved were still a sizable amount. But in comparison, even more important was the second privilege. Open the VIP Mall! The VIP Malls level corresponded to that of an ordinary mall, with pitifully few commodities, and the display format was also different. It contained only six items, refreshing every three days. Divided into two categories, one was goods that could be purchased only once after each refresh; the other was the unlock privilege for purchase. After purchase, the item would appear in the ordinary mall, and as long as there were points, it could be bought indefinitely. And among the six items from the first refresh, there were three one-time purchase Blue Level 9 equipment that Shen Hao had bought out. The other three items were rather mundane, unlocking rights for Blue Level 4 and 5 goods, not very expensive, and he bought them all as well. What truly gave Shen Hao confidence, however, was an item from the second refresh, a Purple Level product! [Escape Talisman] This was a Purple Level 9 item that could traverse fifty kilometers in the moment of activation. Shen Hao felt somewhat regretful that it wasnt an unlockable item; otherwise, no matter how expensive, he would have bought ten or eight of them. But even with just one, it was enough to serve as a lifesaving ace up his sleeve. I have always been wondering how to purchase those higher quality goods; turns out its the VIP Mall, Shen Hao said as he looked at his panel. With VIP1, there should be higher levels of VIP; just not sure how to obtain them through regular means. He always felt that there were significant loopholes in this VIP Mall system; otherwise, theres no reason one could use a hack to open it directly without a normal path. But no matter what, having an additional channel for refreshing high-quality goods is definitely a significant aid. You never know when strategic goods that could establish the victory of the Trial would be refreshed! However, just having a lifesaving ace seems somewhat insufficient. Shen Hao turned his attention to the [Ability Ball Furnace]. The hack had only one useless-looking database left, and without an update, there wasnt much to rely on; Shen Hao didnt plan to wait until the[Ability Ball Furnace External]appeared to use it. In the face of the Trial, all forces that could be utilized should be attempted. Moreover, with the effect of the Drop Hack, the number of ability balls he had acquired had surged. After satisfying his own use and providing for over fifteen hundred Chosen Ones in the country to choose from, he still had four thousand eight hundred White Ability Balls left in his hands. Lets give it a try, Shen Hao made his decision. If he was going to attempt it, he shouldnt be stingy; he went all-in! The remaining ability balls were leftovers anyway, following the rules of the Ability Ball Furnace, the more ability balls that were thrown in, the higher the probability of getting high-quality abilities! It was a gamble, and if a gold one came out, it might give the Blood Demons a big surprise. Shen Hao generously threw all his ability balls in. Each additional ability ball cost a thousand points, 4,800 ability balls plus 4.8 million points! The corresponding probabilities also appeared before the final choice was made. [White: 2.8%; Blue: 8.4%, Purple: 88.2%, Golden: 0.6%] Over four thousand white ability balls, and Im only betting on a 0.6% chance? Shen Haos mouth twitched a few times. When he was alone, he was becoming less and less willing to control his emotions. For example, right now, he felt the urge to curse. However, the nearly 90% probability of purple didnt seem bad enough to fail miserably. After changing the number again, Shen Hao discovered that by reducing the number of ability balls to 2,500, the probability of purple abilities directly dropped to 48%. Forget it, go all in. He couldnt be bothered to think too much and decided to bet on his real luck. After pressing the start button, a rather cool animation emerged on the screen, but without any surprise, a purple ability ball flew out of the furnace and appeared in front of Shen Hao. [Name: Power Projection] [Quality: Purple Epic] [Level: 1] [At the current level, you can create five imprints on people or objects, and, when necessary, project your will and a portion of your power across great distances.] [Note: I am with you!] This ability Shen Haos eyes widened. Though he didnt win the 0.6% chance for a golden legend, this ability seemed quite interesting. In truth, after the recent battles, Shen Hao had a clearer definition of himself. Wide-area dominance + unmatched duels + rapid support. These three domains suited him best and were most appropriate for facing the Civilization Trial. Even if he could shatter stars with a punch, such ability wasnt as valuable as commanding global lightning and embodying true Heavenly Punishment in the face of parasitic crises. Thus, embedding the first ability with Thunder was perfectly suited for him. And this ability clearly met the definition of support. This one it is. Shen Hao hesitated only briefly before making his decision. After embedding it, he could clearly feel a kind of power etched into his very being. Under the Dominator Talent, everything about this ability became crystal clear. Just at level 1, and I could project up to 30% of my spiritual power and 20% of my extraordinary power in extreme situations? Shen Haos eyes gleamed. For him, extreme situations were the norm! 30% of spiritual power might not seem much, but under the Dominator Talent, even that much was invincible! Whats more important, werent the Blood Demons slaying their subordinates as soon as they saw him? This just opened up a new opportunity to rack up points! It looks like my luck isnt too bad. Shen Hao was extremely pleased with the ability and immediately called Dong Gong, Gather all team members. Yes, Dong Gong answered without asking why. Several hours later, the team members Shen Hao hadnt seen for over a dozen days gathered once again. Compared to before, Shen Hao saw signs of weariness on everyones faces. Not only had Shen Hao been rushing around, but they had as well, after all, they were the Chosen Ones trained by Shen Hao, surpassing most other Chosen Ones in terms of strength and equipment. Dangerous Blood Demon Subordinates required a heap of human lives to handle, or they had to take care of it themselves. In such circumstances, weariness was inevitable. Even if it all started out with enjoyment and heroism, it eventually faded to numbness. However, the sight of Shen Hao visibly heartened the team members, especially Qiuyue, who quickly approached with a look of uncontrollable excitement. Brother! Unlike Shen Hao, who was always flying high with little contact, they had been fighting on the ground, meeting all sorts of people. They were deeply aware of Shen Haos prestige. Even a foreign elderly villager would speak Shen Haos name with a gaze filled with reverence and admiration. Places Shen Hao had visited were accumulating a host of fervent fans. Humanitys aspiration for power and gratitude towards a Savior was instinctual. In such circumstances, Shen Hao unavoidably carried a certain aura about him. He was the human the Blood Demons feared and the Savior countless people desperately pleaded for! Yet, facing his team members, his sister, Shen Hao didnt put on any airs. With a smile, he sized up Qiuyue and nodded in praise, Youve started to look like a real powerhouse, and youve grown taller too. Chapter 85 - 85: The Savior Has Finally Arrived! Chapter 85: Chapter 85: The Savior Has Finally Arrived! Gu Qiuyue stood gracefully in front with her hands behind her back, her face full of smiles. Actually, she was somewhat nervous about meeting Shen Hao, after all, although she was his foster sister, they hadnt spent much time together. Now, the aura around Shen Hao was overwhelmingly radiant; the sheer weight of countless peoples expectations made her inevitably look up to him. However, that nervousness eased momentarily with just this one sentence. This was indeed a feeling only family could provide. At that moment, Shen Hao shifted his gaze to the others. Everyone had undergone a change in demeanor, especially the few combatants; although they were visibly exhausted, their eyes still had a sharpness to them. ... The battlefield was truly a place where ones will could be honed. Although they all possessed only the White Talent, Shen Haos expectations for them were actually not low. The Legions Savior path cared little for innate talent. Lets go, get on the plane, well talk on the way, Shen Hao led them towards another military transport aircraft. Apart from Professor Xue, who stayed in the institute, the rest of the team, including Qiuyue, brought the group back up to eight. The West State has already been contacted, Dong Gong began his briefing as soon as he boarded the plane, introducing the basic situation to the others, We are flying directly to a military base on the northern side of West State. Their leader is elsewhere, but a high-ranking general will receive us. Additionally, theres a man known as their strongest Chosen One, Joey Tahan, who commands a Thirteen Chosen Ones squad and an elite special forces team of over a thousand This was an introduction to the allied forces. Joey had qualified as a Chosen One previously through his status as top-tier special forces operative, and he possessed the Blue Talent. In fact, the so-called Thirteen, all possessed the Blue Talent too! This was the nations most powerful squad of Chosen Ones, grouping together a large portion of those who possessed the Blue Talent. As for that thousand-member elite special forces team, it was composed of individuals selected from all sectors of the nation. Combat, logistics, intelligence, all were elites. Among them, there were even those considered Chosen One reserves, believed capable of qualifying as Chosen Ones, but due to the whims of luck, it wasnt yet their turn. After all, unless one was confirmed as the top talent in a valuable domain, a dose of luck was necessary. The number of Chosen Ones was continuously increasing. Indeed very impressive, I mean that thousand-member elite squad, Yang Jun chimed in midway, Ive encountered some of these teams before, and aside from their skills, they primarily have a considerable edge in practical combat experience over us, since all their members are picked from battlefields where conflict is constant. They indeed claim to be the worlds top special forces team, but their losses havent been small in fights against Blood Demons, Dong Gong shook his head, After all, the enemy is unlike any other, and their combat methods have undergone significant changes; past experience might not be as effective, and of course, it might also relate to their overly intense situations. Many nodded in agreement. Their expressions also grew more solemn. They all had been handed basic intelligence reports, but even those basics were somewhat shocking to read. Blood Demons had nearly completely occupied some regions in the south, and now they were dispersed in the wild, not giving any chance for concentrated bombardment. Every day saw a large number of Blood Demons breaking through defense lines, infiltrating northern cities and causing chaos. The defensive lines were continuously retreating. Especially in recent days. Almost every day saw a retreat, with both the number and strength of the Blood Demons notably increasing. Even squads of Level 3 and above Blood Demons had started to appear, causing severe trauma in urban street fights. There were only so many Chosen Ones, and already hundreds had been sacrificed. First, we must stabilize these northern cities and secure a relatively safe rear area, Shen Hao spoke at this moment. Our Analysis Department and the West States command share similar suggestions, Dong Gong nodded, Now, survivors are flooding north, and some city-dwelling Blood Demons are still mainly in hiding and parasitic states; but as the population density increases, the efficiency of Blood Demons parasitism will rise significantly. Without clearing the rear first, we cant predict when they might explode. What about the industrial production levels? Shen Hao asked, Since the north still generally maintains order, then industrial production should also have been preserved. Some civilian-defense weapons with targeted effects could still be produced. On that front, we have also sent experts to interface with them, and indeed some factories have begun production and distribution, Dong Gong explained, Moreover, they also hope that upon your arrival, you can provide some high-tech manufacturing equipment, special materials, and some weapons and equipment from the White Level 9 Mall. That shouldnt be a problem, as long as we can ensure the defensive strength and prevent these resources from falling into the hands of Blood Demons, Shen Hao said. This also added another significant reason for Shen Haos personal arrival. He alone was not just a powerful Chosen One but also a high-tech marketplace on demand. Capable of rapidly and significantly enhancing strength across various domains. In light of the significance, calling him the Savior was not entirely a slogan for propaganda. In sum, the arrival of Shen Hao was met with exaggerated expectations from the West State. While Shen Hao and his team used the flight time to become familiar with the situation in West State, at a military base in the north of West State, a large group of people were also making various preparations. One of them, a slightly portly man with greying hair and in his fifties, was one of the highest-ranking generals of this nation, Roger Mutt. At over fifty years old, he had never thought he would be so excited to prepare for the arrival of someone. At the very beginning, at the highest-level meetings, he didnt care much about Shen Haos existence, thinking he was at best a lucky Chosen One, even contemplating the possibility of coaxing this Chosen One over to their side. But just after a mere couple of weeks, everything had changed. The crushing defeats brought by those crazy and powerful Blood Demons severely shattered their confidence in their own nation. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The worlds strongest army? No, that was utterly useless! Instead, it was completely disastrous because their enemies were their own selves! We should not have produced so many weapons! Roger had complained about this more than once, completely forgetting that they had previously been frantically inflating their military expenditures by all means possible. Nevertheless, at this moment, Shen Hao truly seemed like the only savior in the eyes of many! As long as he could save them, even if the Savior were an Eastern person, there would still be a large crowd willing to kneel at the feet of the Savior! Why is the eastern area so slow, still not cleared? I am demanding that within a radius of two hundred kilometers, not a single Blood Demon can be seen! At this moment, Roger was screaming into the walkie-talkie crazily, Boys, put some more effort in, dont let people think youre all useless, those few over there, ask how much longer it will take? Why not come directly on the hypersonic fighter jet, doesnt that guy have a Mach 15 fighter jet? General, we already asked ten minutes ago, the contact personnel replied helplessly, Moreover, they said Mr. Shen and his team members also need some time to rest, to adjust their state. Ten minutes? Its only been ten minutes? Damn, it feels like ten hours have passed! Roger completely abandoned any care for his image. What image is there to maintain. His beloved second daughter had died at the hands of a Blood Demon! Now, he just wanted to execute every last Blood Demon without mercy! So, when exactly would they arrive? General, it seems theres a bit of trouble on the east side, lets head over, a Caucasian man, about one meter ninety tall, with a scruffy beard and bulging muscles, approached. It was Joey. Behind him followed two teammates, one of whom was even covered in bandages. No, Joey, Mr. Shen is about to arrive, you need to stay here, Roger looked at Joey but shook his head, insisting firmly, Then immediately swap your equipment and resources to boost your strength, as already discussed with Mr. Shen. Wouldnt it be a pity if any of you died at this moment? But Joey wanted to say something more, but Roger cut him off immediately. Alright, I know what you mean, but dont really think of yourself as the captain, thats just a fictitious character, media hype. You dont have an invincible shield, and the Blood Demons wont just hit your shield. Let the other fellows handle the trouble on the east side, you guys need to stay alive! At least until Shen arrives, you need to stay alive! He had just glanced at the intelligence and knew that there might be Level 5 Blood Demons over there. This military base had been carefully selected, but still, there might be Level 5 Blood Demons lurking around! This gave Roger a rather ominous feeling, and he no longer had the mood to deal with Joey anymore, quickly inquiring over the command channel. Joey knew that his request to sortie would likely not be granted. He glanced at the bustling command center and could only silently leave. Captain, take it easy, one of his teammates patted his shoulder, The good news is, we are finally waiting for the Savior! Right? Yeah, we finally are, Joey smiled, but as he saw the personnel passing by, all visibly excited, he also had an irrepressible worry and finally said quietly, But, when did this expectation start? Um, his teammate was taken aback. Remember? In the beginning, our people believed we could win, everyone was saying we could win, Joey seemed to have been bottling up these words for a long time, and now that he had started, he just went on, Soon, the people began to fear, began to doubt, but we still thought we could win, after a while, the people started calling for Shen, as if only the Savior could save them, we also began to fear, and in the end, even we were eagerly longing for the Savior, longing for Shens arrival. From that moment, we, sworn to protect this nation, actually had already lost our will to fight, can warriors without confidence really be saved? Chapter 86 - 86: Blood Demons Welcome Gift Chapter 86: Chapter 86: Blood Demons Welcome Gift This lengthy speech, coupled with the final question, left Joeys teammates silent. They sensed Joeys unease or, rather, fear. After a long pause, one of the teammates finally took a deep breath and asked with some difficulty, Joey, are you worried that the Savior, I mean Mr. Shen, wont be able to rescue us? That shouldnt be the case, right? The Blood Demon is so terrified of him, and he has already saved so many countries. Havent the news reported it? I hope he can too, but this place is different from those regions, and if all our confidence is solely built on him alone, then should he fail, even slightly, all our confidence will completely collapse. Joey showed a bitter expression. Yes, this was his greatest worry. In this country, from the public, to officials, to generals, to soldiers, even these Chosen Ones, no one had any confidence in defeating the Blood Demon, pinning all their hopes on that one Savior from the East. ... This was undoubtedly extremely dangerous. Just as he had just said. Such fragile warriors, did they really have a chance to be rescued? Could Mr. Shen really rescue them, rescue this country? At this moment, his teammates were also at a loss for words. Before, no one had doubted it, or rather, dared to doubt it. But now that Joey had pointed it out, fear began to spread. They couldnt imagine, if the arriving Savior really failed, or wasnt as powerful as they imagined, what they would become, what this country, even this world, would turn into. But other than praying, there seemed to be no other option. And at this moment, Shen Hao had already entered the border of this country. The hours of flight time were almost his and his team members first real rest in nearly half a month. Before, they could only use spare time to relieve tiredness briefly, which naturally couldnt compare to now. Now every one of them was energetic, even eager for battle. I never expected there would come a time when we need to rescue this country. Song Cheng sat next to a window, looking out as if feeling quite emotional. Internal conflicts and external conflicts are different, Dong Gong laughed on the side, Speaking of which, we were once allies. Tsk, tsk. Song Cheng smacked his lips, Not gonna lie, seeing those people on the internet begging us to come, it feels pretty good. Back in the day, when he was dominant on the internet, he could be considered somewhat of a critic. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It indeed felt pretty good now. That being said, we still need to be careful, Cheng Youqing interjected from the side, This place is different from ours, most people are realistic and selfish, we need to be cautious about some situations. Old Cheng, you used to come here often, Song Cheng grew more curious, Tell us about it, Ive only been here twice for programmer competitions. Whats there to say, human interactions are just like that, impulsive yet communal, Cheng Youqing shook his head, Ive met quite a few disgusting people here, but also made a good number of decent friends, regardless, its all better than the Blood Demon. Shen Hao glanced at the discussion but didnt interject. He just looked at Dong Gong and asked, How much longer till we arrive? About twenty-eight minutes, Dong Gong responded, Weve already made contact with the ground base once, they say, everything is all right. Shen Hao nodded. The chosen location was quite close to the coastal border. It was also to ensure that they could arrive in the shortest time possible. In reality, their arrival was a secret, only scheduled in advance with the West State and not disclosed to the public. They were also prepared to catch the Blood Demon by surprise in the first battle, potentially clearing a major city, earning some points, announcing his arrival with a significant victory to greatly inspire the public. However, just twenty-five minutes later, a piercing alarm suddenly sounded in the cockpit! Weve been locked on! Its missiles, lots of them! What! the members in the cabin were startled. Dong Gong even jumped up immediately and rushed to the cockpit. The radar information shared by the ground base clearly displayed several red dots flying towards them, all ground-launched missiles! What was worse, the origins of the missiles were completely different; they were surrounded from all sides! What did the people at the ground base say? Dong Gong quickly asked. They said its the SAGE system, with over twenty launch sites malfunctioning at the same time! the pilot clearly had made an emergency contact, and they had no prior awareness of it! SAGE, Strategic Aerospace and Aeronautics Warning Environment. Chen Sihui also arrived in the cockpit at that moment, staring intently at the radar, she quickly said after crushing the lollipop she had been sucking in her mouth, Deployed since 1953, it took less than thirty years to deploy over three hundred launch sites. The primary purpose of this system is national airspace defense, mainly with ground-to-air missiles. Just a few years ago, they talked about further developing SAGE II. Judging by the speed of these missiles, they should all be old models; not very fast, but still tremendously powerfulthe weapon design style of that era focused on high power! How about abandoning the plane and parachuting? Liu Ruoxi suggested. For ordinary people, parachuting at this speed meant certain death, but they were all Chosen Ones, and with Shen Hao there, protecting the two pilots was not a problem. Parachuting isnt an issue, Chen Sihui looked towards Shen Hao, but it makes us easy targets. These launch points operate systematically; within twenty launch points there are definitely more than four hundred missiles deployed! Whats being launched now is just a small number, waiting for our subsequent response. More than fifty missiles were approaching rapidly, and theyd hit in no more than three minutes. That was exactly when they started to slow down and were about to reach their destination. It was obviously the welcoming gift the Blood Demon had meticulously prepared for Shen Hao. Inside the base at that moment, chaos had completely erupted. Whats going on, why were these launch points activated?! General Roger became completely enraged, his tone revealing uncontrollable fear, Twenty-three launch points, do you know how many missiles that is! How could the Blood Demon take control of this? What? Youve checked already? I f*ck your mother! You should be court-martialed, no, shot immediately! The entire military base was engulfed with the shrill sound of alarms, numerous jet pilots rushed to their aircraft, all anti-aircraft guns were activated, aimed at the sky, and even intercept missiles had already been launched, but everyone knew, it was too late! It was simply too late! This system was prepared for the enemy planes that swarmed into their territory! The number was overwhelmingly high! It was once claimed to guarantee absolute aerial safety for the citizens! But now, it brought immense fear to everyone involved! Many soldiers, at this moment, helplessly looked up, they could even see those white trails cutting through the clouds in the distant blue sky! All the arrows were pointed at their greatest Savior! That was the Savior they all had been longing for countless times! Even Joey and the Chosen Ones around him, looking up at the sky right now, were engulfed by immense fear. They remembered the words Joey had said. They could not imagine, if that Savior fell here today, what their country, their world would become! Most likely, the fighting spirit of most people in their country would collapse instantly! The whole world would cry out in sorrow! Some people even knelt down, praying desperately for a miracle! However, compared to their immense fear and despair, the people surrounded by the piercing alarm in the plane were relatively calm. Because Shen Hao was also calm. This welcoming gift is not bad. He said lightly, Just not bad. What does the team leader want us to do? Dong Gong asked. Do nothing, just sit tight and prepare to land according to the original plan, Shen Hao turned and walked towards the tail, and open the hatch for me. Yes. The pilot swallowed nervously, his tone laced with a mix of anticipation and fervor. The missiles were now less than a minute away from impact! Even as they began to slow down for the descent, time was further compressed! As the hatch opened, the howling wind rushed in, and everyone watched as Shen Hao leaped out, his figure soaring high, steadying himself atop the transport plane amidst the wild wind! They seemed to have guessed what Shen Hao was preparing to do. Sure enough, the next moment, thunder erupted above their heads! Even those on the ground, strained and desperate, heard the sudden thunder on a clear day, they all widened their eyes, fixated above, watching that black speck being approached by dozens of missiles! Then, a purple lightning that even the suns rays couldnt suppress flashed across the clouds and sky in an instant! Dazzling sparks exploded in an instant! In just a brief moment, these missiles, which were even faster than the speed of sound, were all easily detonated! So easily that it made people feel it was just simple! It was like watching a superpower movie that defied all logic, designed solely to stun the audience! Everyone was completely dazed, including Joey and other Chosen Ones! While they had long known that Shen Hao could control the Thunder and precisely strike the Blood Demon on the ground, the concept of ground-based Blood Demon and missiles speeding from all directions at multiple times the speed of sound was starkly different! Chapter 87 - 87: This is the Strongest Chosen One! Chapter 87: Chapter 87: This is the Strongest Chosen One! This was a supersonic missile, one of the most powerful weapons of human civilization to date! The immense contrast between this perception and reality was enough to make one feel momentarily dizzy! As if to broaden peoples cognition further, in the distance, more and more missiles were incoming. The Blood Demon seemed to have realized that Shen Hao now possessed even more terrifying power than before, casting aside all hesitation and launching all the missiles from every exposed launch site in a frenzy! But Its useless. Shen Hao stood on the plane, letting the howling wind whip up his clothes and hair. If this had been a week earlier, faced with this situation, he might have fallen into danger. ... But now, his Level had reached Level 8! With the Blue Quality equipment provided by the VIP mall, his Spirit value had even reached forty-five points! He had anticipated that coming to this country, he would likely face the most powerful weapons ever created by human civilization. If he didnt have any confidence, relying solely on an Escape Talisman for saving his life, how could he dare to come here? Trying to threaten him with missiles at this time could only be done through a sneak attack. In a situation like this, where he was already prepared and his vision was extremely broad, no amount would be of any use! Even a barrage of anti-aircraft fire would be more effective! His Scepter in hand, once again he waved it, and dazzling Thunder filled the space around him, each bolt brimming with abundant Extraordinary Power, roaring and spreading out in an instant. The thunderous booms filled the entire sky. The exploded missiles even formed a sea of fire, illuminating the entire sky! Dazzling to behold! Joey, do you see this? This is the worlds strongest Chosen One! This is the worlds Savior! one of Joeys teammates even grabbed his arm, so excited that his whole body was trembling! Indeed, they had lost confidence in themselves and had truly placed all their hope on one person. But the charm of the Savior lay exactly in this. As long as the person they looked up to did not fall, none of them would fall! Even Joey, looking up at that figure standing amidst the Thunder at this moment, was trembling with excitement. He didnt know why, among the Chosen Ones, this one could be so powerful, but just knowing this real strength in front of his eyes was enough! The missiles were finally swept clean, and the space regained its clear blue once again, with only the falling dust and debris telling the tale of what had just happened. But as the transport plane steadily landed, everyone inside the military base stood at attention. Though the crisis was resolved, the problems it had exposed were too numerous. They didnt even know how to explain themselves to the Savior who had come from afar. When Shen Hao jumped out of the plane, General Roger was the first to greet him. I represent West State in welcoming your arrival, please What just happened? Shen Hao interrupted him, Not only was our flight route and arrival time exposed, but we also lost over four hundred missiles, which is different from the intelligence youve shared with us. His expression was clearly dissatisfied. It wasnt that he was really angry, but his attitude needed to be made clear. This war, after all, was a civilization war that could not be isolated from the participation of others. If its always like this, whats the difference between them and the dragging armies of the neighboring countries? Shen Hao also needed to reassess the danger level of this region. After hearing the translation, a twitch was clearly visible at the corner of General Rogers eye, but in the end, he could only tell the truth: Its a traitor. We have a traitor among us. They were not parasitized, so it went undetected, exposing not only the SAGE systems launch locations but even leaking the launch codes. However, we are actively investigating, and such a situation, where were completely unaware, will absolutely not happen a second time! Please believe in our ability. A human traitor? Shen Hao looked at him deeply, Such things, once they happen once, there will be more. This was not hard to guess. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Previously, a batch of Spirit Testing Balls had been successfully transported, and their strongest Chosen One had also opened the Level 5 Mall, where he could purchase Spirit Testing Balls. Screening would have already been carried out on important departments and locations. Under these circumstances, for such a thing to happen, the likelihood of human traitors was the greatest. After all, unlike the Eastern Country, they had fallen into despair under the terrible situation, and one must not overestimate some peoples resolve in a state of despair. However, Shen Hao was not about to be scared off now, but some plans must indeed be changed. Weapons, production lines, materials, ability balls, all these I will still hand over to you. But, my team members need to be involved in the transportation throughout the entire process to ensure they get to where theyre supposed to go. In addition, we want to have the highest access to your intelligence, deeply participate in the national intelligence aggregation, and possess tactical authority Shen Hao unmercifully laid out a series of demands. Sweat had begun to bead on General Rogers forehead. It was only after the interpreter had finished speaking that, after a long pause, he said slowly, Mr. Shen, I personally have no objections to these matters, but I think you could trust our people more, such as Joey. His Level has already reached Level 5 and he possesses a very powerful Blue Talent. With better equipment, his strength would not be inferior to your team members. Level 5? Shen Hao turned around and saw the thirteen people standing neatly in line. In the middle stood Joey. This country had promoted him as the real-life Captain of the West State, not to mention, he did bear some resemblance in appearance. Ruoxi. Present! Liu Ruoxi responded promptly. Swap your equipment and test his strength. Yes! Liu Ruoxi immediately understood Shen Haos intention, took off her own equipment, and replaced it with the original Tang Sword she carried as a protective charm. Joey suddenly became somewhat solemn. He knew that Mr. Shens team members were all very strong, but Miss Liu Ruoxi had become a Chosen One by virtue of her top-notch beauty and wasnt a warrior to begin with. Even after experiencing combat, it had only been half a month. But he was not just a top-tier soldier; he also had the Blue Talent of the Wind Spirit. Being both Level 5, he didnt think he could lose. My Talent is very strong in both offense and defense, Joey stepped forward, holding a dagger. In an instant, a violent wind howled, rapidly enveloping Liu Ruoxi. The strength of the Blue Talent was indeed evident. However, Shen Hao shook his head internally. Immediately, he knew that Joey was going to lose. Sure enough, Liu Ruoxi did not give him any time to react. With one slash, she broke through the raging wind and appeared behind Joey in a flash. Her long sword pierced through the protective barrier of air he had wrapped around himself, the blade pressing close to his skin. The whole place fell dead silent. The crowd, who had all been ready to cheer for their captain, didnt even get started. Even Joey himself was completely stunned on the spot. He hadnt even begun to comprehend how he had lost! His pride in his combat skills, dagger fighting ability, and even his response as a top-level soldier were utterly useless. The entire fight ended in a blink of an eye. No, it couldnt even be called a fight, because he hadnt had a chance to react! Its apparent that youve protected him very well. Shen Hao looked back at Roger, his voice coming through with unmistakable clarity, He hasnt had much experience fighting against Advanced Blood Demons, right? Or perhaps hes used modern weapons more. That, that Roger was completely taken aback by the outcome and only after a long pause did he manage to squeeze out a sentence, The Blood Demons here are a bit different. Once Blood Demons reach Level 5, the efficiency of ordinary individual weapons simply cant compare to the power of a strong Chosen One. Shen Hao stated bluntly, He might be a competent soldier, but he is not a powerful Chosen One. He has yet to switch his combat thinking, and his use of Talent has not been fully explored. This might work for now but, as Blood Demons increase in Level, extraordinary combat should be the main fighting style for a Chosen One! Actually, from the moment Shen Hao noticed that Joey was still fully armed with machine guns, hand grenades, and other weapons, he had already guessed the outcome. Yang Jun had stopped using these weapons a long time ago. The West State considered Joey an important figure in the Level 5 Mall, and what they made him do most was piloting fighter jets to bomb around for points, barely giving him the opportunity to fight against Advanced Blood Demons. Even the application of his Talent was so elementary. The spreading gale faced with a Swordsman skilled in pinpointing weaknesses was completely suicidal. Actually, it wasnt just Joey. Even other Chosen Ones highly depended on weapons in their fights against Blood Demons, because at low Levels, their Talents were not necessarily more effective than bullets. When Blood Demons wielding twenty guns charged, all they could do was fire from afar. However, this was totally wrong. Therefore, Shen Hao didnt have much hope for the fighting power of this countrys Chosen Ones, at least not in the short term, because this wasnt a matter of Level or a problem with equipment and ability balls but one of combat thinking. Do everything as I say, Shen Hao turned around again and continued forward, I certainly do not wish for the weapons and equipment I provide to fall into the hands of Blood Demons halfway through. Roger was at a loss for words and could only follow along. In fact, before this event, their focus on Chosen Ones had been more on the mall. They were aware that some Chosen Ones had extraordinary Talents with great potential, but at least when they were low-Level and faced modern-firepower-wielding Blood Demons, they seemed somewhat inadequate. But now, such words had no weight. Because just now, they had witnessed the power of Shen Hao, the strongest Chosen One! Chapter 88 - 88: Announcing My Arrival! Chapter 88: Chapter 88: Announcing My Arrival! Shen Hao now could even easily resolve hundreds of missile threats with a smile. The military force that Human Civilization possessed in the past that could threaten the power he held was no longer significant. Moreover, he was growing at an incredible speed. Perhaps, before long, even nuclear weapons would not pose a threat to him! Who would dare to say that Extraordinary Power is not important? Even if the other Chosen Ones arent as strong as him right now, they are steadily chasing after his shadow. ... This world, the future of this civilization, will belong to the Chosen Ones! General Roger even recalled the words Professor Filipo said before leavingthat from the moment the Chosen Ones appeared, the most powerful power in the world no longer belonged to them. He and the others present, as well as some in distant places paying attention to this situation, had never realized this as clearly as they did now. Under these circumstances, the demands made by Shen Hao started to be swiftly pushed forward. The past power of this country was not only in the hands of one or two individuals, those who truly controlled the country were a group of exceedingly pragmatic elites. Once they clearly recognized their need for Shen Hao and his power, their efficiency also suddenly increased. There were countless people who wanted to send their regards to Shen Hao through General Roger in a short period of time. However, Roger wouldnt be foolish enough to bring up these matters at this time. What was most important now was dealing with the Blood Demons. Shen Hao, who remained in the base, had already unfolded the map at the earliest opportunity. Within a nearly thousand kilometers radius, every Blood Demon appeared on the map. One could only say the situation was unfavorably as expected. The place where they were was not the rapidly falling South but the Northern region where Humans were still holding on. Yet the number of Blood Demons within this range was surprisingly high, with some cities even harboring extremely dense Blood Demon nests! At a glance, there were at least three hundred thousand! Shen Hao found it impossible to find any relatively safe transportation routes. Certain weapons and equipment had to be transported to defending troops and Chosen Ones in each city within a short time. If they relied on him for transportation, it would take too much timethere were at least hundreds of transport points along the way. These Blood Demons are prepared. Shen Hao marked some of the Blood Demon gathering areas on the map; anyone could see that this was not a random distribution. Almost all roads, all transfer points nearby, were crawling with Blood Demons lying in wait. Some cities were even worse off, including several West State cities that had declared safe. They were just as riddled with Blood Demons. If they were to suddenly rise at a crucial moment, it would be enough to deliver a heavy blow to the logistical support in the rear. Have the Blood Demons here chosen a leader? Dong Gong looked up at Roger. This doesnt look like a scattered situation. Why didnt your intelligence reports mention this? Roger opened his mouth then closed it, opened and closed it again, and finally let out a sigh. Forget those reports, he said in a muffled voice. Our defeat came too quickly, the pressure from the frontline coupled with the pressure from the populace hit us at once, a lot of things werent prepared. Thats no excuse to give up, Dong Gongs tone became more incisive. At the very least, mobilize whatever forces can be mobilized. If it continues this way, even if the Blood Demons are eventually defeated, this place will only be left as wasteland, a pile of ruins! I understand, Roger said solemnly. Dong Gong, Shen Hao began to give orders at this point. Same as usual, you coordinate in the middle, pick out several transport routes for Song Qing and others to lead the transports. Since we cant avoid the Blood Demons, we must be prepared to fight a tough battle! Well break a path through. Yes! Dong Gong responded swiftly. As for me, Im going here! Shen Hao also chose his target, marking it heavily on the map. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon seeing the marked location on the map, Rogers face suddenly changed. New City? Are there many Blood Demons there? His voice was somewhat incredulous. Yes, you claimed after inspection that this city only had scattered Blood Demons remaining, Shen Hao laughed coldly. But in my perception, there are at least eighty thousand Blood Demons there! This was the economic center of the country. It had a population of over eight million people. Eighty thousand meant that one in every hundred people was a Blood Demon! To know, once the number of Blood Demons exceeds one percent, its akin to pressing the fast-forward button. When it goes over five percent, they could fully revolt and parasitize the entire city within days! After the war started, we did indeed check once, but later many people flooded into the city, and it was simply beyond control Roger attempted to justify, but he couldnt even finish his own words. His complexion grew paler, and his expression involuntarily revealed fear. If eight million Blood Demons suddenly appeared at the rear to the north, that would be an absolute nightmare. Caught between enemies in front and behind, the entire country would enter a countdown to its doom! No matter the reason, we need a major victory! Shen Hao turned his head to look into the distance, declaring firmly, A victory to herald my arrival! Having made the decision, not a moment was wasted. Shen Hao took out a large number of weapons, Equipment, devices, and materials here and handed them over to others responsible for loading and transporting them to various places, and then boarded his supersonic fighter alone. New City was more than eight hundred kilometers away from here, but it would only take ten minutes to reach. A hundred thousand Blood Demons, with this rate of spread. Clearly, there was a Matrix present, and more likely than not, more than one. Shen Hao also wanted to test the strength of the Matrix of this country. Meanwhile, Dong Gong swiftly established contact with the highest command of this country and began to coordinate synchronization with personnel from various departments. The rest of the team also started preparing to transport strategic materials. Everything moved into action quickly. However, more attention was still focused on Shen Hao. He was the ultimate center! New City was also a center! At this moment, New City still maintained a superficial peace, seemingly no different from before the war began. Because half a month earlier, after a series of spot checks and some localized panic, the official had declared that New City had completed its inspection, remaining Blood Demons numbered less than a thousand, and they were fleeing, so there was no need for concern. That was just after the Eastern Country had announced its own phase victory. The victory in New City had indeed given many people confidence. Even though some did not believe it, as most people began to resume normal life and everything seemed unchanged, gradually, more and more people returned to normal. Even as the South continued to collapse, most people did no more than complain online before immersing themselves in the victory in the Far East. In fact, during this time, more voices were suggesting that before the Blood Demons could reach them, the Easts Savior would arrive and defeat all the Blood Demons. They believed they were lucky and safe here. This belief further induced their indulgence, some nightclubs were still packed with people, even more than before, as if people wanted to cherish their luck twice as much. However The truth was not like that. There were always those who realized the severity of the situation. At this moment, in a deserted factory in a remote area of New City, a group of men wearing heavy jackets and carrying heavy belts entered. They had to enter a specially arranged room one by one, endure a piercing noise for a full minute, and maintain a calm expression throughout. After finishing everything, the group breathed a sigh of relief. A man with a bushy beard, appearing rather thin, strode over and asked the lead man, West, whats the haul like? As expected, a gun store, seven people, all Blood Demons, Wests expression was not good. We brought back all the firearms. Good job, the bearded man whistled. But we lost two guys, didnt you notice? Karim. Wests face showed anger. Karim was taken aback and quickly said, Sorry, I just Forget it, dont apologize. We also brought back three good recruits, all gun enthusiasts, West cut him off and then asked, What about you, howd it go? A gas station, all Blood Demons, they almost blew up the fuel depot, Karim said with a downcast look. I think there are more and more of those guys, the whole citys gun stores, gas stations seem to be theirs. Sometimes walking on the streets, I wonder how many humans are still around me. Dont lose heart, the recruits are watching you, West slapped him hard on the shoulder. Think of your parents, this is revenge! Even if were the only ones left in the world, we have to keep fighting! Besides, we are all Chosen Ones. If we give up, then its even harder for the rest to hold on. I understand, Karim quickly composed himself, standing tall and proud. Before this, he had been just a homebody and one of the worlds top hackers. When he received his status as a Chosen One, he was excited for a long time. But he had never imagined that Blood Demons would appear like this, nor that at a time when all voices proclaimed that New City was safe, his parents would all become hosts to Parasites. The nightmare began like that. He gradually discovered that a large number of Blood Demons were hiding among the crowds! The government completely ignored his warnings, giving him perfunctory responses time and again, claiming his experiences were merely coincidental. Even when he revealed his identity as a Chosen One it was of no use, they wanted to recruit him into the military, to send him to the battlefront in the South. Even when he shared the information online, not many were willing to believe him; some even thought he was alarmist, seeking attention and traffic. In reality, the internet was indeed full of such fake news, intermingled with the truth but quickly proven to be just hoaxes. Chapter 89 - 89: Traitors Dont Deserve an Easy Death! Chapter 89: Chapter 89: Traitors Dont Deserve an Easy Death! ` It was as if a large group of people were intentionally muddling the information. Fortunately, a small number of people with similar experiences believed it and came forward, including another Chosen One. They began to recruit manpower, to form a resistance, constantly searching for Blood Demons, constantly fighting. But everyone could feel that the situation was getting worse! Everything they did seemed pointless, as the number of Blood Demons grew far faster than they could handle. In this city, no one knew how many people were being parasitized each day! ... They had to be extremely cautious, unsure of whom they could still trust, let alone how much longer they could hold on. Everyone, some extremely bad news. At this moment, a person suddenly ran over from a distance, holding a mobile phone, his expression anxious. Were wanted, the police are declaring us Blood Demon suspects with heavy weaponry, extremely dangerous. How is that possible? Karim snatched the mobile phone, his face turning extremely ugly, Havent they seen the Blood Demon corpses we left behind, those withered bodies! Or are they all parasitized?! I think yes, Wests expression was also extremely unsightly, Gun shops, gas stations, pharmacies, these places have all been quietly taken over, and the police station must be one of the Monsters prime targets! Suddenly, everyone fell silent. They were all petrified by this terrifying speculation. If the entire police force had been parasitized by the Blood Demons, turned into the Blood Demons territory, then it was unknown how many more in the city had been parasitized! What was worse, it meant that their whereabouts might also have been investigated. All of a sudden, West had already reacted, yelling quickly, Evacuate immediately, we must operate even more covertly! In Shen Haos initial proclamation, the piece about Hunters and prey, had already spread widely around the world. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But everyone also understood that once the number of Blood Demons surpassed that of Humans, the roles of Hunter and prey would be reversed. And that was their greatest fear. It signified the real arrival of mankinds doomsday! Now, they all had a sense of being prey. And indeed, they were! Just as everyone began to pack various things, preparing to leave, police cars one after another rushed over, surrounding the entire abandoned factory. Fully armed special service officers pointed their guns at them, and above their heads, no fewer than three armed helicopters flew in, broadcasting their voices throughout the entire abandoned factory. You are surrounded, drop all weapons, give up resistance. Including the two Chosen Ones, Karim and West, the dozen people were all pale. The police station in this place was not like those in ordinary countries. Their firepower was comparable to an armys, and with such numbers, plus the armed helicopters, not to mention mere Level 2 or Level 3 Chosen Ones, even Level 4 or Level 5 Chosen Ones would struggle to survive without adequate defenses! We are not Blood Demons. Karim still hadnt given up struggling, he reached out, a ball of flame appeared in his hand, and he yelled, I am a Chosen One, Chosen Ones cannot be parasitized! Of course we know, youre not Blood Demons, a mans voice came over, it was a man holding a megaphone, hiding behind an armored vehicles door, his face wearing a strange smile. Are you all Blood Demons? Karim realized the dreadful reality, his face growing even paler. Unexpectedly, the man shook his head. No, Im not, his smile growing even more eerie, I am Human, a bona fide Human. Then why Karim was utterly baffled. Is it so hard to understand? the mans voice came mocking, Just look at you, New Citys Human Resistance Army? A few dozen people in a resistance army? The Blood Demons youve painstakingly killed this week dont even match up to the number of new Blood Demons that have been born in just one minute, do you really think humans can win? Traitor, you are a traitor! Karims body swayed as he finally understood. He understood why his warnings were ignored, he understood why those who were confirmed not to be Blood Demons after screenings were turning a blind eye to what was happening in the city. They were not Blood Demons, yet they stood on the side of the Blood Demons. Traitor? Perhaps now, but when the whole world belongs to Blood Demon civilization, we will be the Saviors of the survivors, and you will thank me then. The man, as if discarding all restraint, raised his voice, After all, its this country that has let us down. Cant you see the defeat at the front line? The countless lies in the media? Humans never stood a chance from the start. What about the Easts victory?'' West couldnt hold back anymore and yelled, The Blood Demons are being driven back in the East, do you think they can still win once the God of Mankind frees his hands? I cant wait that long, and neither can you! The mans tone turned fierce, Either join us or die. Dont worry about your future, the Blood Demons need Humans to grow stronger, just as I said, we will become the Saviors of survivors! Indeed, he was not unaware of hope for Humanity. But he could not wait any longer. Non-surrender meant death, and the same for these before him! ` After walking down this path, he actually hoped that humanity would really be defeated; otherwise, his fate would be worse than living in the civilization of Blood Demons! However, what greeted him was a barrage of bullets! Not just one person could bear it, including Karim, everyone aimed at the man and opened fire like mad. Their fury towards the traitor even surpassed that of the Blood Demons. But, other people had already stepped in front of the man, and countless blood gushed out, transforming into a crimson shield. Even such dense bullets couldnt penetrate it! Level 5, it had to be a Level 5 Blood Demon! West and the others were not ignorant; the official website of the Global United Front had long announced that Level 5 Blood Demons could withstand attacks from small caliber thermal weapons to a certain extent! Thinking of the official websites specific descriptions of Level 5 Blood Demons, all the surrounded people felt boundless despair. They only had two mere Level 2 Chosen Ones, and a single Level 5 Blood Demon was enough to easily kill all of them! Surrender, the mans voice continued, its not like no Chosen Ones have joined us. Youre not the first, nor will you be the last. If you dont surrender, then death is the only option! Fuck! Karim, usually somewhat timid, had eyes that were vehemently bloodshot and he furiously raised his middle finger, Youre done for, when the Easts strongest Chosen One and their powerful army come over, you and your Blood Demon master will die under the Thunder! Then why dont you call him over? the man taunted loudly, turning his head to address the Blood Demon in front of him respectfully, Sir, might as well capture them first. Theyre just two ordinary humans; lock them up for a few days, and they will surrender. Useless, the Level 5 Blood Demon coldly glanced at the man, We need more humans, especially Chosen Ones, dont you understand? Yes! We are already applying for Chosen One reinforcements, the next batch will be here soon, the man replied repeatedly. No, you dont understand, the Level 5 Blood Demons tone became somewhat irritable, The Chosen One from the Far East has already arrived! ! The mans eyes suddenly widened, and his entire body shuddered violently. After truly siding with the Blood Demons, his greatest fear had shifted from the Blood Demons to Shen Hao! Especially as he could clearly sense the Blood Demons fear of that Savior from the Far East! Even the increasingly rough actions in the city recently were revealing a sense of anxiety. And now, that person had actually arrived? When? Boom! A thunderous sound suddenly exploded high in the sky, the mans legs went weak, and he even fell to the ground directly. He looked up in horror. Only when he saw what appeared to be a cloud of dark clouds did he finally take a deep breath. Hahaha. Not far away, West, Karim, and the others, seeing this scene, burst into laughter, Look at yourself, traitor! Sir, please capture them quickly, getting two live Chosen Ones is enough; the rest dont matter, the mans face turned a slight red. You have no right to command me! The Level 5 Blood Demon had just looked up at the sky, increasingly irritable, clearly in awe of the same thing. But, the latest intelligence showed that the man had just arrived a mere ten minutes ago, eight hundred miles away; he shouldnt have suddenly appeared here. It glared at the group before it as if to vent its fear. I am going to eat all of you, piece by piece meat by meat, slowly, right in front of these two Chosen Ones! Blood surged up its legs, and like a spring, it leaped into the air, tens of meters high, its hands already turned into blood-red claws, and the frenzied bullets were ineffective against it. Its ferocious expression and elongated tongue seemed to be anticipating a sumptuous feast! Looking up, Karim and the others turned pale, ultimately feeling the unstoppable approach of death! Some had even started to pray. Too bad they couldnt wait for the Savior to arrive. But in that instant. Like a dragon, Thunder descended instantly from high above, purple light filling the entire world! Then came the thunderous sound that rolled and spread! Everyones expression seemed to freeze at that moment! But, this was just the beginning! Thunderbolts cascaded down like waterfalls, mercilessly striking every Blood Demon present! Thousands of Blood Demons were fleeing in terror, but their howls could not stop the arrival of death, leaving only the traitor completely rooted in place, trembling uncontrollably with disbelief and despair. However, no thunder struck him! Because, a traitor doesnt deserve an easy death! Chapter 90 - 90: Im Here, Embrace Despair! Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Im Here, Embrace Despair! Shen Hao had actually been there for a while. He naturally wasnt just watching the show. The proportion and number of Blood Demons in this city had reached a very dangerous level. Even with his current strength, it wasnt easy to eliminate them quickly and efficiently. Therefore, he needed a little help. Luckily, there were quite a few clouds in the sky at the moment. Among the items that were permanently unlocked in the VIP shop was a talisman called Calling the Wind and Rain, a Blue Level 6, equivalent to the cultivation version of artificial rainmaking. With sufficient water vapor, its massive use could bring about a torrential downpour. These dark clouds were actually summoned by him. ... While waiting for the clouds to gather, Shen Hao naturally noticed the spot below where over a thousand Blood Demons were converging. He indeed had not anticipated the situation of human traitors in this place to be so severe! Team leader, New City indeed has some big problems. Dong Gong had also discovered something at this moment, Ive communicated with them, and they havent completely let go of the surveillance on big cities. Theyve always been having New City conduct self-examinations, while they check the citys top management for problems. Considering New Citys current Blood Demon ratio, I suspect that the citys top management is already completely wiped out, either parasitized or they have betrayed humanity. It seems, indeed, to be the case. Shen Hao had already locked on a few Blood Demon-concentrated areas in the city early on. The bad thing is, they are all key departments! Officials, police, firefighters Even the citys garrison troops have been completely wiped out! The proportion among the civilians is actually lower. Clearly, this is an infiltration from the top down! These traitors shall all be subjected to a public trial by the Global United Front, then hanged in their own country, in front of their own people, Shen Hao said gravely, They must die amidst endless scorn, so that everyone understands the price of betraying their species. Perhaps some parts of this country do not have the death penalty, but at this moment, the laws of the Global United Front are the highest! The disaster brought about by a human traitor far surpasses that of ordinary Blood Demons; Shen Hao didnt even want to just kill them simply. At this moment, the sudden thunder in the suburb also drew the attention of most people. Some were a bit panicked and confused, while others seemed to realize something but still found it unbelievable. On the other hand, Karim and the others at the scene, after the initial shock and daze, all understood. They began to laugh, laughing maniacally. Weve been waiting! Bastards, your doomsday is here! This is humanitys savior! Hes here! Hahaha, hes here, hes right here! People who havent personally experienced it cant comprehend this joy of being reborn from calamity, nor can they understand the feeling of finally awaiting hope! Dont West and Karim know that what theyre doing hardly makes any difference? No, they fully understand. The increasing number of Blood Demons among the crowd is evident right here! But in their hearts, they always held onto a sliver of hope because they understood that the Blood Demons were being defeated step by step in the Far East, and the strongest Chosen One from that mysterious East was their hope! And now, they have been waiting! This excitement, this joy, is simply beyond words! It was only when a thunderbolt struck someone close by that they snapped back to reality. Fuck, I wondered why they arrived so quickly. I knew noise detection wasnt really useful! Stop talking nonsense, the city needs us! Who knows how many traitors there are among these damned politicians, they and the Blood Demons must have gone mad! These people didnt worry at all about the dense thunderbolts falling around them. Some even felt an urge to keep the marks left by the lightning strikes, but they knew they had something to do, each heading toward the city. At this moment, thunder was spreading. Dark clouds had completely condensed. The thunderous roars were incessant, resounding throughout the entire city like a bombardment. People on some streets were horrified to find that many around them were struck by thunder, turning into extremely withered corpses! Countless Blood Demons also realized that terror had descended. They tore off their disguises and turned into blood-red monsters, howling at the sky and then violently attacking everything around them. Screams echoed throughout the city! Blood Demon, everywhere were Blood Demons! The crowd was completely unprepared and couldnt imagine that there were so many Blood Demons around them! Some even found that their friends, their family members, were disguises of Blood Demons. Boom! ` A massive explosion suddenly burst forth, with some Monsters detonating an oil station, turning evaporated gasoline into a vast sea of fire that exploded one after another within the city! This city, which had stood for four hundred years, was now immersed in an unprecedented wail of despair! Flames were everywhere, as were terrified, screaming crowds! This time, facing Shen Hao, the Blood Demon Mother did not seem intent on suicide, but rather on perishing together with the city! However, as Shen Hao looked upon the countless cries of agony below, his expression remained unchanged. Such a situation was, in fact, not the first of its kind. There would always be some Blood Demon Mothers that were utterly insane, paying no heed to anything, seeking only to vent their rage! The eventual casualty count might reach hundreds of thousands! But, if he were to stop at this moment, it would mean the total annihilation of a population of eight million! Thunder! After consuming a large amount of Secret Medicine, Shen Haos strength soared, enveloped by terrifying thunder, and even a colossal Thunder Giant materialized behind him, sending lightning raining down on the land relentlessly and precisely. Shen Hao! A huge roar erupted below, even drowning out the sound of thunder for a moment, so that the entire city heard it clearly. Shen Hao looked over. It was a Blood Demon Mother, one with formidable power! It had indeed gone mad, to the point of daring to appear in front of Shen Hao! Countless streams of blood surged out as its body rapidly transformed, morphing into a blood-red, pitch-black enormous dragon! Talent Shape Transformation! With its Blue Talent and the power it had gained at Level 8, the effect was tremendous, and the blood-colored dragon lay atop the tallest building in New City, unleashing a mighty roar at the Thunder Giant in mid-air! And on that somewhat damaged screen of the building, images of Shen Hao were still being displayed, along with a huge promotional slogan. The Human Savior! Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This scene, along with the panicking crowd fleeing below and the ferocious Monsters, was captured by a journalist standing on the street with his camera. This journalist no longer thought of fleeing; he was obsessed with the sight, feverishly pressing the shutter button! The Savior and the Demon Dragon, this is the destruction of days past and the dawn of a new era! The whole world will remember this moment forever! And they will remember me forever! The shouting journalist was torn apart by a fleeing Monster, which then also got struck by lightning, sending the camera crashing to the ground, but nobody caredall struggled with the overwhelming emotions captured in that one photograph. Meanwhile, Shen Hao turned his gaze to the Mother. Several Advanced Blood Demons leapt up at once, not just Level 5, but some even formed huge wings out of bloodthey were the newly born Level 6 Blood Demons, each one built from the flesh and blood of thousands! And then, like demons challenging heaven itself, they charged madly at Shen Hao! Roar! The Mother, transformed into a Demon Dragon, likewise flapped its wings, displaying speed that was completely at odds with its immense size! The entire city, only a few witnessed this spectacle. Karim and others who had also arrived in the city, trying to kill the Monsters and save people, were among those few. They watched fervently as blinding lightning swept across the sky in an instant, as if rending the very world apart! One Monster after another wailed as they plummeted to their deaths, with the aura of death steaming up in the lightningcountless demons that dared to challenge the Divine met their desperate, yet utterly predictable end! Even that mighty Demon Dragon stood no chance, and under the overwhelming Suppression of Shen Hao drawing near, the Blood Demon Mothers pained, struggling howls echoed throughout the city! Level 8 as well, such a challenge was laughable in Shen Haos eyes. Many traitors also slumped in despair, some laughing loudly, some trembling uncontrollably, and others, shuddering, drew handguns and pointed them at their own heads. Bang! This was undoubtedly the easiest, the most leisurely way to die, but for those who had betrayed Humanity, their own Species, for the sake of survival, it was the most ironic, the most despairing demise. Perhaps people would pay a huge sacrifice, and face a city riddled with wounds, but from the moment Shen Hao arrived, the Blood Demons and the traitors truly faced despair! However, at this moment, a large number of Blood Demons were quickly gathering elsewhere. Dong Gongs speculation was right; the Blood Demon Mother did indeed have unified command. When they realized that the New City plans failure was inevitable, they decisively took other measures! Quick! Quick! Quick! Have your children hurry up! If theres no vehicle, steal one from the city! Dont wait for companions to gather, the first to arrive should launch the Attack immediately! It has to be fast, do not waste the sacrifices of Blake and Milo. This batch of equipment, weapons, and technology, we must seize them! Indeed, the Blood Demons didnt even plan to attack the bases transport teams on the way, but rather, while Shen Hao was detained in New City, to strike directly at the military base! In the South, there were fully functional industrial districts that fell into their hands, they too needed cutting-edge technology, more powerful weapons, and more sophisticated production equipment! Chapter 91 - 91: The Power of the Mall Weapons! Chapter 91: Chapter 91: The Power of the Mall Weapons! ` Parasitizing, by nature, is an act of plunder. It plunders another civilizations population, technology, weaponseverything they have. However, humans have Chosen Ones, which not only brought forth powerful beings like Shen Hao but also many even stronger technologies. Human civilization is rapidly growing stronger, while Blood Demons can only take what humans have outgrown, doomed to become obsolete. For the Blood Demons, this is clearly unbearable. ... They indeed fear Shen Hao, but more than that, they fear the items he brings from the Chosen One Mall, capable of truly empowering the whole civilization. These are the forces that could potentially exterminate their civilization from its roots, obliterating all their hopes. Therefore, this plunder is something the Blood Demons must win at all costs! Even after the attack on New City, they willingly sacrificed countless Blood Demons, including two Mothers that could no longer escape, all to keep Shen Hao tied down there! At this moment, the base is under a relentless siege of wave after wave of Blood Demons! The battle alarm had already been sounded, and all fighter jets at the base had taken off. They had to face the remaining low-altitude missiles, while everyone left grabbed their weapons and rushed to the high walls to fire wildly at the incoming Blood Demons. But there are too many! Its overwhelming! The base is built in a relatively open area, and as far as the eye can see, it seems that Blood Demons fill every inch! Moreover, these Blood Demons arent charging in howling. Theyre well-trained, coordinating with each other, launching tiered assaults with various weapons in hand. Song Cheng and others involved in the defense clearly saw a powerful Level 5 Blood Demon wielding five six-barrel machine guns that should have been mounted on vehicles, transforming itself into a mobile metal storm! A single Blood Demon suppressed a large area where soldiers dared not lift their heads. This is just too intense! Song Cheng shouted loudly. The roar of bullets and shells kept exploding. Even with headsets, you had to shout loudly to hear anything at all. The rest, including Yang Jun, could only take cover under the thick walls. To charge forward was too dangerous, even peeking out risked grave peril. They had not expected to face such a scenario upon arrival. No wonder this nation was in constant retreat. If all Blood Demons had this attitude, one could not imagine how to fight on the front line! Wheres our support, isnt there any support? Dong Gong also shouted to General Roger. All support encountered interceptions en route! These Blood Demons are fighting as if they dont cherish their lives! General Roger was constantly on the phone. It seemed that a shell had landed near the command center, the massive explosion causing him to buzz all over. The long-range cruise missiles that could offer support had been launched, and all nearby fighter jets had urgently taken off. But the Blood Demons had invaded their anti-air systems and were actively intercepting them. There was no hope for ground troops. Shen Hao had just said that Blood Demons were ambushed near almost all main arteries. Even if you drove a tank through the fields, you would be blocked, and there was simply not enough time! Otherwise, well have to destroy all the equipment! decided General Roger grimly. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Destroy it? Do you have any idea how many points that costs? And some things arent so easy to destroy! You better be prepared to blow up the entire base! Dong Gong shouted back while also calling out commands, Have the weapons been sent up yet? As soon as he realized the Blood Demons intentions, he ordered that the batch of weapons originally meant for transport to various locations be taken out and distributed into the hands of every soldier on the front line! At this very moment, they were indeed having a remarkable effect. Chen Sihui was at the forefront, explaining to the soldiers how to use each weapon. This microwave shock bomb needs to be fired from a grenade launcher and detonated mid-air; if it gets shattered by a bullet, its useless. So, avoid enemy fire concentration areas when using it head-on. Joey, demonstrate for us. Without hesitation, Joey took the new weapon and observed from behind cover for a couple of seconds before decisively firing. The microwave shock bomb, significantly bigger than a standard hand grenade, was lobbed high in the air. Then, without making any sound, the firepower they were facing was notably reduced. Some, emboldened, watched and were surprised to find that a large number of Blood Demons were blasted apart! Yes, literally blasted apart! The high-intensity microwave shock released by this weapon could instantly boil liquids, making it highly effective in controlling these formidable Blood Demons with only a few weaknesses! But this was just the beginning. Frozen Cannon! Works like a traditional cannon, creating a wide area of ultra-low temperature to impede the Blood Demons advance. Its still useful when hit by bullets! Resonance Cannon, which has been tuned to Blood Demons unique resonance frequency, is an infantry-cutting godsend, killing swathes of Level 1 Blood Demons instantly! Glue Cannon, non-lethal, but even Level 3 or 4 Blood Demons will struggle to escape from it A series of new weapons was delivered to the hands on the front line, and the soldiers counterattack finally began to make an impact. The Blood Demons assault was barely held back. A commander even ordered to bombard with Glue Cannons in a circle, creating a natural barrier that greatly hindered the Blood Demons offensive surge! ` This is the advantage of war brought by advanced technology! If only you had come earlier, even just to deliver a weapon, a Chosen One from West State couldnt help saying, Our front line is fighting extremely hard, especially in terms of weaponry. The Blood Demons weaponry is specially designed to counter Humans, but our weapons are not that lethal to Blood Demons. Indeed, all weapons designed and produced by Humanity in the past were only prepared for Humans themselves. Facing enemies like the Blood Demons, the technological disadvantage is huge. But Chen Sihui only replied indifferently, Come earlier to deliver weapons, and then let you turn around and hand them over to the Blood Demons? That Chosen One was silenced all at once. So were the rest of them. The joy of temporarily suppressing the Blood Demons was all of a sudden gone. Now they all knew about the events unfolding in New City; not to mention New City, just consider their own location. It was astonishing that, in such a short time, the Blood Demons knew about the large amount of weapons and equipment left by Shen Hao, and they audaciously launched an attack of this scale. No one would believe there were no traitors within their base. Those damned traitors, they all deserve to go to hell! They will. Chen Sihui suddenly looked up, The Blood Demons have slowed down their attack. Have they given up? Joeys face lit up with joy. No, the real battle is about to begin. Chen Sihui shouted abruptly, Look to the sky! Everyone looked up, and they could clearly see dozens of black dots coming from the distant sky, no less than hundreds, maybe even close to a thousand! Those who could see clearly through telescopes what those were, were completely stunned. Blood Demons! All of them were Blood Demons, with the ability to form huge wings from blood and thus fly in the sky! Level 6! This was the signature power owned by Sixth-level Blood Demons! Even at this moment, the onslaught of ordinary Blood Demons outside intensified further, and one could see tanks and military vehicles loaded with heavy weapons rushing forwardnot reinforcements for Humans but support for the Blood Demons! Some faces were already pale, even the most battle-hardened warriors felt an immense despair! Even Joey felt the same. His strength was still only fifth level, and he had barely fought Level 5 Blood Demons before! And here, there were hundreds of Level 6 Blood Demons! Stop dazing, prepare to fight! Chen Sihui stood up, gesturing with both hands, and a glove covered in threads appeared in her palms; with another wave, five puppets of different shapes and sizes appeared in front of her! These were weapons and equipment specially prepared for her by Shen Hao, and only she, with her [Skillful Hand], could utilize these powerful puppet-class weapons to their maximum effect! Why. Joey watched the girl who was more than a decade younger than him, somewhat dazedly, Arent you afraid? Whats there to be afraid of? replied Gu Qiuyue. This sixteen-year-old girl hopped over from not far away. Qiuyue, go to the east side of the warehouse. Ill take care of the top, Chen Sihui raised her hand, and a puppet that was clearly shield-type moved to her side, enveloping her entirely, sealed tightly, After getting these treasures, I havent really had a chance to use them. Okay. Gu Qiuyue nodded, also somewhat eager to try. Level 6 Blood Demons, this was their first encounter. If the Blood Demon Mother were to come, even better! Without anyone elses arrangement, when all the soldiers were feeling the ultimate despair, even when General Roger had slumped into a chair, Yang Jun, Liu Ruoxi, Song Cheng, and Cheng Youqingthe handful of Chosen Oneshad already silently gathered near the large warehouse. This was the target of the Blood Demons and also the place they needed to defend. Just six people, including a sixteen-year-old girl, but there was not a hint of nervousness or unease to be seen! At this moment, Joey and others even felt somewhat ashamed! Fellows, this is not the time to fall! He stood up, shouting loudly, Our allies from the Far East havent lost hope, how can we give up! Violent cannonfire resounded again at the same time! The battle was sparked anew! The Blood Demons in the high sky were getting closer, and one could even hear their roaringthese monsters, having acquired blood-red wings, looked increasingly like demons from legends! However, aside from the West State soldiers plunged in despair, Liu Ruoxi and her companions showed no fear, not even Dong Gong who had fully taken over the command in the headquarters! Chapter 92 - 92: Stunned, right? The team leader is everywhere! Chapter 92: Chapter 92: Stunned, right? The team leader is everywhere! ` Dong Gong was still rapidly coordinating the support status of various regions while also directing the firepower deployment of the entire base in all directions, in stark contrast to Roger who was collapsing limply in his chair! But thanks to his composure, although the soldiers confidence in victory was very low, they were still putting up an effective resistance. This was the first battle in this kingdom since the outbreak of the weapons mal, and it had a significant effect. At the same time, the battles of the Chosen Ones were just as fierce. Song Cheng was holding a ridiculously oversized scepter; fireballs appeared around him, then hit the upper bodies of every Blood Demon that charged through the sky with incredible precision C most shots were powerful enough to take down a formidable, Sixth-level Blood Demon. ... His Talent Precise Shooting awarded him mighty long-range precision, and the three abilities he loaded were all long-range attacks. Fireball, Wind Blade, Elemental Bullet. Although all were White Level abilities, with the nurturing of a vast number of similar elemental energy balls, each power had reached Level 7, even surpassing his own level by more than double! The scepter in his hand and other Equipment he carried were also of the type that increased spirit and transcendent powers. The whole person was basically a mobile artillery! This initial onslaught even astonished Joey and other Chosen Ones. They were all of Blue Talent, but the difference was too great C they couldnt even imagine killing Sixth-level Blood Demons as effortlessly as this, much less dealing with Level 5 ones with such difficulty! But this was just the beginning. The sheer number of these Blood Demons was too great; Song Cheng couldnt possibly shoot them all down. The first wave of Blood Demons that descended encountered the second wave of attacks! It was a Puppet with an extremely skinny figure, its arms and legs all made up of sharp blades. Controlled by Chen Sihui, it actually took to the sky in a dance, flitting through the Blood Demons with incredible agility, each pass cleanly slicing through the necks of the Blood Demons as if there was no resistance, beheading them! Even for Sixth-level Blood Demons, their necks were still their greatest weakness. Because their matrix was fused into the spine of their necks! Even if Blood Demons managed to charge onto the warehouse roof and launched a frenzied attack on Chen Sihui, who was curled up inside a massive, defensive Puppets belly, they could only stir up a shower of sparks, unable to harm her in the least! Even if it was only a White Level Puppet, it was still a Level 9 Puppet! Whats more, the rest of the Puppets rushed up as well, one of them particularly exaggerated with both fists as massive hammers swinging around, one blow was enough to smash the entire head of a Blood Demon! The several Puppets each performed their duties, coordinating with each other seamlessly! After all, Chen Sihuis three abilities were Observation, Multi-tasking, Thought Acceleration! Multi-tasking and Thought Acceleration were both Blue abilities! Controlling Puppet combat was as if tailor-made for her! Joeys team was left speechless. Bluntly speaking, Chen Sihuis combat power alone was comparable to their entire team! It was not a gap in levels, but rather an overwhelming superiority in Equipment and fighting consciousness, as well as ability combinations! As the Advanced Blood Demons kept swarming in, everyone began to fight. These Advanced Blood Demons did not rely much on human weapons, but in close combat, the only threat they posed to Shen Haos team was in their numbers! There were simply too many of them! Looking around, they were everywhere, and although every member of the team had the power to instantly kill any one of them, facing such volumes, it was somewhat difficult, even momentarily. Even in this short span of time, Cheng Youqing, the most wild in combat style, had already been wounded multiple times. However, difficult did not mean insurmountable. If Shen Hao had brought them here, how could he not have provided them with an adequate trump card? Cheng Youqing was the first to take out a talisman and stick it on his body; Golden Light enveloped him in an instant, and when the Blood Demons attacks hit the Golden Light, they could only cause ripples. Liu Ruoxi was the second to take out a similar talisman, she summoned a breeze to wrap around her, instantly doubling her speed as she shuttled back and forth among the Blood Demons. Every slash of her knife easily killed a Blood Demon C her elegance in battle was more akin to dancing! Yang Jun was even more straightforward C his Talent was Golden Light, and after using a Golden Light Talisman, he abandoned defense altogether and charged into the midst of the Blood Demons, even more crazed than Cheng Youqing! The hundreds of Sixth-level Blood Demons were actually held off by these six people! In contrast, not far away, Joey and others struggling with guns to handle one or two Blood Demons seemed to have been dealt a huge blow! This is the power of the Chosen Ones, this is how Chosen Ones should battle! They all developed a great longing! And even more so, they gained the confidence to win! Now that the High-level Blood Demons were blocked, as long as they could hold out, their reinforcements would eventually come, especially once Mr. Shen arrived, all these Blood Demons would meet their doom! However, it was at this moment that a distant sigh suddenly echoed, clearly reaching everyones ears despite the noisy surroundings. The next instant, Liu Ruoxis face changed as her arm and neck twisted unnaturally. A cracking sound resonated from her body, a simple earring shattered and fell to the ground. Theres even a defensive Treasure, a figure then appeared before everyone, just like that, standing in mid-air. ` Although it appeared to be a thin Caucasian man, everyone understood that it was a Blood Demon! No, not just any Blood Demon. Blood Demon Mother? Liu Ruoxi had already swiftly retreated to Gu Qiuyues side, as everyone watched the Blood Demon vigilantly. At this point in time, Level Six was already the pinnacle for offspring, and with that kind of attack that was impossible to perceive, it couldnt be anything but a Matrix! I didnt want to come out and expose my identity, its too dangerous for us, the Blood Demon Mother spoke leisurely as it looked down upon everyone. But your strength has exceeded my expectations. Indeed, the miracles brought by an incredible Chosen One are not limited to himself. Bang! An invisible Wind Blade quickly sliced through the air, but before it even got close to the Matrix, it was shattered by an invisible force! Telekinesis? Song Cheng, who was attacking from a distance, paused. This invisible force did indeed look quite similar to Telekinesis. Why the rush? The Matrix glanced indifferently at Song Cheng. It should be me whos in a hurry. If hes coming at full speed right now, it will take him at most six or seven minutes to get here, which indeed could be quite terrifying. Howeverthis time is enough for me to kill you twenty times over! Bang! Liu Ruoxi felt her neck being violently twisted once again. The immense and invisible force gave her no chance to dodge, and a cracking sound signalled the ear pendant on the other side shattering and falling away! Shen Hao indeed prepared many passive protection items for them, but those were to avoid sneak attacks. Only when faced with an exceptionally strong threat would the items be activated, they couldnt provide continuous protection. It seems he really values you all, nice, very nice! The corners of the Blood Demon Mothers mouth split open in what seemed like a laugh, but was unspeakably ferocious. After I completely tear you to pieces and eat you bit by bit, will he feel sad? He should, especially for you, considering youre a top beauty of the world, hahaha In the fierce laughter of the Blood Demon Mother, the atmosphere around suddenly became oppressively heavy. Even the Sixth-level Blood Demons no longer seemed in a hurry to attack. Joey and the other Chosen Ones turned visibly paler. Despair surged in their hearts once more. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Blood Demon Mother! They naturally knew the power of a Blood Demon Mother and were clearly aware that the strength of their countrys Blood Demon Mother far exceeded those of other regions! The more offspring there were, the faster the Matrix grew! Even Liu Ruoxi and the others, who had just seemed so powerful, now appeared utterly defenseless! Going from hell to heaven, and then falling back into hell, was an immense pain for anyone! However An observant teammate noticed that these powerful allies from the East still remained remarkably calm. Indeed, there was no trace of panic on their faces! You talk too much. Liu Ruoxi, with a cold face, even let out a comment and glanced at the others. It looks like only it came. A bit disappointing. Right, I thought at least two Matrices would come. Oh well, one is still one I guess. This one seems quite strong; it probably has many offspring. Liu Ruoxi and the others were incredibly calm, as if they couldnt feel the immense threat from the Matrix at all. There was no expected fear or despair. This made the Matrix feel slightly uneasy. However, before appearing, it had already confirmed that he was still in New City at the moment. With tens of thousands of Blood Demons dispersed throughout the vast city and constantly fleeing, they were not something that could be cleared out quickly. But this unease made it decide not to drag things out any longer. Bluffing is meaningless, so savor this feeling of utter Hold on! Song Cheng suddenly yelled out, interrupting the Blood Demon Mothers words. The slightly portly otaku was running towards it in a mad dash, his face flushing with excitement. Let me do this, please let me! Im begging you! The rest looked at him somewhat speechlessly, but no one tried to fight him for the opportunity. Even Gu Qiuyue seemed just a tad disappointed, then dutifully stepped aside. And with everyone watching, Song Cheng leaped directly towards the Blood Demon Mother, the mystical Imprint on the back of his hand lighting up with starlight, and the entire room could hear his maniacal laughter. Youre stunned, right? Our leader is omnipresent! Chapter 93 - 93: Please Bestow Upon Me Your Power, Shen! Chapter 93: Chapter 93: Please Bestow Upon Me Your Power, Shen! Shen Hao wasnt actually paying attention to the battlefield at all times. Early on during the plane ride, he had already imprinted his power on all five of the main combatants. This imprint could be actively triggered by him remotely or by the bearers themselves, which he would naturally sense. At this moment, Shen Hao detected a request from Song Cheng. As he brought the force of Sovereign pressure to descend there, Shen Haos consciousness also arrived. At first glance, he saw the Blood Demon Mother. At this time, the Blood Demon Mother was truly dumbfounded. ... What did it see? This human Chosen One, who should have been weak and could be crushed like an ant once all protective items were breached, suddenly manifested a kind of indescribable suppression. It seemed as if a figure as vast as a galaxy was faintly emerging behind him. It was just like the nightmare of their Blood Demons! No, it was him! The Blood Demon Mother couldnt contain the terror on its face; it had never imagined that Shen Hao, who was eight hundred kilometers away, could appear here at the same time! Die! Die for me! An immense and invisible power swept toward Song Cheng without restraint, intending to tear him apart completely, to stop that mans descent! But it was already too late. The similarly invisible forces collided between the two, causing the air to oscillate violently, and waves of shock waves turned into howling winds. Stars lit up in Song Chengs eyes, and although he was smiling, anyone could see that behind those eyes, filled with vast galaxies, was another person! Invisible palm, your Talent is somewhat interesting. The sound emanated by the trembling air under the influence of Telekinesis, at that moment, seemed to fill the entire heaven and earth, omnipresent. Yes, Shen Hao had already discerned the Talent of this Blood Demon Mother. It wasnt the same Telekinesis, but hands invisible to the naked eye! The strength in battle was quite good among those with the Blue Talent. However, from the moment his power and his will descended on this place, everything else became unimportant. Kneel! The overwhelming pressure swept through, even causing Song Chengs modest stature to seem immensely tall. The Blood Demon Mother let out a plaintive wail, as if it wanted to resist, but its entire body couldnt be controlled and fell heavily to the ground from the sky. All the surrounding Sixth-level Blood Demons also prostrated one by one amidst desperation and fear, shivering uncontrollably, powerless to resist! Joey and the others were completely dumbstruck. They werent incapable of understanding what was happening before them, but such a turnaround in a moment had completely exceeded their imagination! Shen Hao, from the distant horizon, had managed to cross the vast distance and bring his will and power to this place! Watching the Blood Demon Mother faint outright under the immense pressure, they knew that it was completely over this time. With his power present, the entire base had actually been impregnable from the start! And so it was. Shen Hao glanced at the Blood Demons still closing in from outside the base. In the next moment, Liu Ruoxi, Gu Qiuyue, Yang Jun, and the other four had the same glow of the imprint on their hands. Each of them took flight and charged in every direction. It was only a matter of moments before all gunfire and artillery sounds disappeared without a trace! The soldiers still fighting in desperation on the walls watched in disbelief as the Chosen Ones descended among the Blood Demons, the creatures falling in droves, screaming and trembling as they went down! Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even the Blood Demons still rushing over seemed like they were coming to offer themselves to death! What in the world is that? Joey stared fixedly at the only one remaining, Chen Sihui. He and his teammates were still filled with immense bewilderment. Dont you know? Thats called Summoning God Technique,'' Chen Sihui said earnestly. It means inviting a Divine being to possess ones body, except were summoning our team leader. I know! I know! A West State Chosen One suddenly shouted excitedly. Summoning God Technique! Just by praying, we can have the Divines power descend upon us! He said, then suddenly took a deep breath. Has Mr. Shen become a God? All of a sudden, as if understanding something, everyone looked at Chen Sihui with fervor. Can we do it like this too? Thats right, Im willing to give everything I have. Although I used to believe in God, God doesnt give me power! How can we receive the power of God Shen? From today on, I am Shens most devout believer! I am too, so please Shen, grant me power! Indeed, compared to Shen Hao becoming a God, what these warriors desired the most at this moment was powerthe kind of power that even the Blood Demon Mother had to kneel before, as they had just witnessed! For that, they were willing to pay any price! Chen Sihui, who originally made the comment in jest to lighten the mood, now felt somewhat awkward. She had underestimated this groups thirst for power! But it wasnt just the warriors on the front lines who were profoundly shaken. At this moment in the command center, Roger, who was bewildered by the twists and turns, seemed to have finally grasped the situation. He abruptly turned his gaze to Dong Gong. You knew all along that Shen had this kind of ability? Why didnt you tell me? He finally understood why these people had been so composed from the very beginning. With Shen on their side, he too would have harbored no fear at all! But Dong Gong just gave him a cool look. Tell you? So that your traitors could inform the Blood Demon Mother? Rogers face flushed red with anger, but in the end, he just slumped despondently in his chair. This ability achieves its maximum effect only on its first use. We could have captured more Mothers using it, but now weve only drawn out one. Dong Gong had to express their dissatisfaction, This is your fault, and I will raise the issue with the Global United Front. I really dont understand, even facing the threat of death, there are still people who can accept a future where humans are bred by Blood Demons? Yes, as it stood, the traitors had not lost faith in humanity, nor were they unaware of the Blood Demons defeat in the East. Most of them chose life under the threat of death. But this was even less excusable. The parasitic infestation of 80,000 people in New City, including the current casualties, at least half could be attributed to the sins of the traitors! If there had been fewer betrayals, vigilance might have been triggered. We will settle scores. No need to wait until the end of the war; these traitors will be forever marked in the annals of human civilization! Death is not the end for them; their infamy will last for eons, Dong Gong left with these final words, swiftly moving on to the next course of action. He had completely taken over the control of everything in this base, and even beyond. Because it wasnt just the soldiers; many people had lost faith in the rest of the nation. Instead, Shen Hao, representing the Savior, at this moment became the sole trust of countless people. At that moment, realizing their absolute defeat, realizing that Shen Hao still possessed such divine-like power, another Blood Demon Mother in New City killed all of its offspring in a bout of despair and then committed suicide. Blood Demons howled in agony as they died on the streets, while the thunder in the sky continued incessantly eradicating the offspring of another Mother. This time, Shen Hao indeed made a rare huge harvest in points. Throughout New City, he personally killed over 50,000 Blood Demons! And on the other side, more than 30,000 Blood Demons were under his control through the power he exercised. Among them were many high-level Blood Demons that gave even more points. By the end of the count, he had gained over 30 million points in just half a day! His total points had already reached over 150 million. He was now only about 40 million points away from Level 10 in the White Mall. At this rate, if he just swept through the North Team leader. Dong Gongs communication came through, Weve just received intelligence that all the Blood Demons in the northern cities have begun to evacuate. Theyre hastily destroying cities, capturing large groups of people for slow parasitic infestation along the road, and then moving south in scattered groups. The northern army has commenced a comprehensive interception, but efficiency is limited. Fine, this was expected. The Blood Demons stronghold is in the South; they have an abundance of weapons and factories there. The Blood Demons in the North are merely a quiet spread of parasitic infestation by Mothers who infiltrated the area, and the weapons they could use were mostly civilian, at most just machine guns and the like, which could not threaten Shen Hao at this point. Under these circumstances, staying in the North would just be feeding him points. To hastily destroy, plunder, infest and then flee was the correct choice. Their quick response also just goes to show they indeed have unified coordination. Send me the locations where there are more Blood Demons. Also, dispatch Liu Ruoxi and the other four separately. Prioritize sending weapons and equipment to interception troops, while also gaining pointstheyre all my point farming tools now, Shen Hao quickly made his response. Understood, Dong Gong replied. Power Projection, to some extent, is akin to the ability to create Avatars! Its too important for this war. Even though the team leaders strong Perception cannot be projected with it, and the projected power is diminished, compared to before, the efficiency in gaining points and suppressing Blood Demons has still greatly increased. Especially since the individuals marked can be replaced. This greatly increases the deterrence against Blood Demons. Chapter 94 - 94: Major Update of the Mall! Chapter 94: Chapter 94: Major Update of the Mall! The Blood Demon Mother likely wouldnt dare to expose itself easily, let alone take action recklessly. They had no idea whether those seemingly ordinary, weak humans might suddenly summon the power of Shen Hao! Everyone started moving again. Shen Hao glanced at the city below that was still burning, and his figure suddenly descended. At this moment, Karim and West had gathered a large crowd, they were still searching for Blood Demons, rescuing survivors from the flames and collapsed ruins, and actively fighting against those taking advantage of the chaos to rob and commit crimes. When Shen Hao descended from the sky to their front, everyone was startled. ... But quickly, they recognized him, and a boundless excitement surged through them. Shen! Is it over? Tell me its over! Savior! Thank you, you saved me in the end! Why are there so many Blood Demons? The crowd suddenly became noisy, and as lightning still surrounded Shen Hao, they didnt dare get too close, but various voices kept pouring in. Quiet. Shen Hao had to use some suppression to quell all the voices and then looked at one of the Chinese, I said, you translate. The Chinese nodded vigorously, his face flushed with excitement. All the Blood Demons on the streets and hiding in the buildings, I have cleared them all, but there are still quite a few hiding in the subway stations, about three thousand. Since you have Chosen Ones among you, go find them and deal with them, Shen Hao said to Karim and West. Karim nodded eagerly without any hesitation, while West still maintained some calmness. But we are Level 2 and Level 3, we dont have the means to distinguish Blood Demons. I will give you weapons and equipment, Shen Hao raised a hand, and several pieces of equipment and ability balls fell in front of the two, in addition to two communication devices, Now that this city is in a state of real anarchy, according to the wartime laws of the Global United Front, I grant you temporary management and order maintenance authority, and keep in touch with this communication channel at all times, someone will tell you what to do. A state of anarchy? West was taken aback. Yes, most of the citys officials, if not Blood Demons, have already surrendered to the Blood Demons, said Shen Hao as he ascended again, I am headed to other battlefields now, the city is in your hands. His figure quickly flew up and vanished, leaving everyone still in shock. All the citys officials, wiped out? It took a while for Karim and West to recover, and under the gaze of everyone around, they activated the communicator left by Shen Hao. A clear voice came through: This is the support team of the Global United Front online, we have now received authorization, now listing several important authorities to explain to you: first, under temporary authority, your words and actions represent the Global United Front, but must also be under constant surveillance; second, the disobedient will be recorded, and you are allowed to carry out or authorize non-lethal attacks against them; third, in special wartime conditions, actions that severely disrupt order will be subject to enhanced penalties, such as robbery, murder, arson, etc., you have the authority to kill on the spot This was also a significant achievement of the Global United Front in recent days. Because a region, even a country, had substantively lost its existing management layer, the chaos of the post-war order brought more death and loss, sometimes even more than during the combat period. This law was thus born. To some extent, it also emphasized and paved the way for the authority of the Global United Front. If Shen Hao did not delegate his powers, they would select some survivors who had some influence in the past from this location. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But Shen Hao believed it was better to give those who had the courage to resist a chance. At least, they cared more about this city than most. For Shen Hao, it was just a convenient gesture, but after he left, this only brief public appearance video quickly spread online. Actually, everyone had known since the beginning of the fight that Shen Hao, whom they had been calling for, was finally coming to their country. But nobody expected their countrys situation to be so dire! That was New City! The economic hub of the country, a major city known worldwide, also claimed by their government to be very safe and to remain safe! But looking at the Blood Demons that filled the streets, it was unimaginable! The already sparse trust rapidly collapsed in the shortest time. We need authorization here too, change the management! Right, a large number of Blood Demons have just fled, the entire city is screaming! If not for Shen, how long would we continue to be deceived? When will Shen come to Elwin City, we have so many Blood Demons here! Chosen One, now only the Chosen One can be believed! Shen, please save us! . One voice after another, all were from a terrified crowd seeking anything that could give them a sense of security. There was only one Shen Hao. However, the Global United Front swiftly stood up. They broadcast accurate intelligence from various regions through various channels, including the movements of the Blood Demons and even the swiftness in clearing the lurking Blood Demons and taking over the armies. All Chosen Ones were rapidly integrated, drawn by powerful equipment and ability balls This region, the most severely damaged in the war with the Blood Demons, had now also become the area of greatest influence and deepest intervention by the Global United Front! The original administrators were powerless. Their performance had cost them their trust. Not just that of the public, but also that of their original supporters. By the evening, as increasingly dire situations were reported in numerous cities in the north, the original management groups finally resigned en masse under immense pressure, and successors quickly announced a series of plans in accordance with the battle readiness orders of the Global United Front. However, this event, which should have caused a huge shock, now received little attention. For the war had gradually swept through most of the cities! The Blood Demons retreating southward were not merely retreating. On their way, they attacked wildly, abducting humans. Parasitism and digestion took time, so they began to disperse and carry away large numbers of people. Shen Hao attacked several concentrated areas of Blood Demons and found many captured humans, and such cases were far too numerous, with some Blood Demons even directly moving through wilderness, mountains, and forests with humans. In these places, human armies were no match for the Blood Demons. And powerful weapons were not delivered to every frontline area. Everyone was out of good ideas, even Shen Hao could only travel back and forth, trying his best to eliminate the Blood Demons. Luckily, as time progressed, the northern regions finally began to regain order gradually. Millions of Blood Demons were either eliminated or successfully retreated to the south, and nearly twenty Blood Demon Mothers, many from the East with not so strong abilities, were dealt with, significantly weakening the foundation of the Blood Demons. On the fourth morning in this country, just as the sun was rising, Shen Hao stood in a war-torn city, looking at his system panel. Because the Blood Demons were too dispersed, and there were a large number of suicides, the efficiency of the last three days fell short of the first day. Nevertheless, he finally managed to gather enough. White Level 10 Mall, now officially open! As Shen Hao had predicted, this level of mall brought significantly important updates! And not just for the Chosen Ones but also for the entire civilization. Firstly, there was a plethora of technology, not just the partial goods production technology of before, but more fundamental, complete technology across various paths of civilization! Not just science and technology! In fact, upon opening it, Shen Haos focus immediately went to some items. Basic Qi Refining, Body Refining Practice Guide, Five Elements Gathering Spirit Method, Basic Talisman Collection Yes, these were technologies of the Extraordinary Domain, the foundations of the path of cultivation! Even without purchasing, Shen Hao could easily understand that these were not only prepared for the Chosen Ones but for all individuals. Even though all of them were only the most basic, they were enough for a civilization to start learning about this path and to embark on it! And magic, Shen Hao looked towards other items. Basic Meditation, Simple Magic Application, Life Magic: Free Your Hands Technology, magic, cultivationthe initial three paths, from the Tenth Level Mall, all provided a basic starting point from scratch! Civilization Trial, its not just the Chosen Ones being tried, its not just the Chosen Ones being enhanced! Shen Hao slowly exhaled. At this moment, not controlling his emotions, he could feel the anticipation in his heart even more. The power of an individual, though desirable, is one thing, but the strength of an entire civilization also made him more resolute in everything he guarded. Indeed, Shen Hao also vaguely realized that this first Trial was really just a beginning. The system of the Chosen Ones selected what it considered representatives of the entire civilization and granted them the key power to face the Trial. This could undoubtedly systematically break down most of the old order of civilizations and then let the performance of the Chosen Ones determine the fate of the civilization. This process was the first step in screening the civilization. It needed the Chosen Ones to stand out, to face the Trial directly, to save their civilization. But the subsequent Trials may not always be the same. Chapter 95 - 95: Chosen Ones Profession! Chapter 95: Chapter 95: Chosen Ones Profession! After all, it was the entire civilization that underwent the Trial; the Chosen One was merely a part of that civilization. Looking at the array of products in the Level 10 Mall that enhanced civilization, Shen Hao was also prepared. In addition, within the White Level 10 mall, it wasnt just about providing these basic pathways. Shen Hao looked at the Chosen Ones panel once more. Beyond some of the usual, higher-level products, a new interface had also refreshed. Chosen Ones profession! ... Yes, that was the name, listed alongside the Ability Ball Furnace! Besides the development of civilization, is the development of the Chosen Ones also entering a new process? Shen Hao grew more expectant. From the beginning, he had felt that the path of the Chosen One shouldnt be this simple. The mall provided a transcendent path for civilization, but the Chosen Ones could only primitively accumulate tri-dimensions? It seemed impossible. Now at last, there was a new change, and Shen Hao directly opened the new interface. The content of the interface was very simple. It contained only one button. [Profession Adaptation] When he focused on this button, even a detailed explanation appeared. [When the Chosen One reaches Level 10, using points will offer a chance to adapt to a profession, with a total of five adaptations possible, each costing a number of points determined by the Chosen Ones Soul Talent.] [Note 1: Your current Soul Talent is Mythical, each adaptation requires 100 million points.] [Note 2: Your current Soul Talent is Mythical, during each adaptation: a 10% probability for a Red Mythical profession, within which the exclusive Red Mythical profession has a 10% likelihood; an 80% probability for a Golden Legendary profession, within which the exclusive Golden Legend has a 10% chance; a 20% probability for a Purple Epic profession.] [Note 3: The exclusive Red Mythical profession is limited to only one Chosen One, and the exclusive Golden Legends probability does not exceed ten thousand Chosen Ones (across the range of Trial Civilizations).] [Note 4: Some professions will require possession of a specific ability.] Not probabilities again! Shen Haos heart was already becoming quite displeased. He felt a certain malice from the Civilization Trial. Normally speaking, the Civilization Trial is not like those games that deceive for money, placing powerful forces on probabilities does not align with the essence of Trial Civilizations. This setup seemed like mockery of those civilizations that failed the Trial and welcomed the apocalypse. If only their luck had been a little better, they could have survived. Is this the intention of the creator, or a result of the Civilization Trials autonomous evolution? Shen Hao muttered to himself. According to information from his cheats, the Civilization Trial had no traces of a creator or a managers presence anymore; otherwise, there wouldnt be an environment for cheats to be used. Some types of cheats, if manually checked, are actually not difficult to spot, but the Civilization Trial itself continuously self-updated. Although it didnt show any traces of self-consciousness, it still emitted a sense of ruthless coldness. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, regardless of what the rules were, Shen Hao, and all civilizations forced to undergo the Trial, were powerless to resist. Shen Hao seemed to remember something. He opened his cheat interface with a bit of nervousness. According to the original timing, it needed only seven or eight more hours until it was time to select cheats again. The only remaining cheat was the Database. However, this time when he opened it, his eyes lit up. Because the entire cheat interface once again underwent a change, returning to the Detect Version Environment process! By now, Shen Hao had some experience; detecting the version environment likely meant that the new version of cheats would be refreshed. In terms of timing, it seemed just right as he opened the Level 10 Mall. This almost confirmed that this new version of cheats definitely related to the Level 10 Mall! Its just right because I havent reached Level 10 yet; Im still only at Level 8, Shen Hao murmured. Although it was somewhat regrettable, he had almost been able to load the Database cheat to try it out, but the new version of cheats obviously had more importance. If he had to gamble on the probabilities of having only five attempts, Shen Hao was unwilling to do so. His Mythical Talent was achieved through cheats; would he gamble on luck for his profession too? Hopefully there would be related cheats. Shen Hao glanced at the cheat interface again, estimating the progress bar time; this time, it was a bit slow, requiring about twelve days. However, he should be reaching Level 10 around this time. After reaching Level 8, his progression had noticeably slowed down. It wasnt that the resources werent effective, but rather there was a clear bottleneck, and being someone with Domination Talent, he was well aware that the moment to choose the direction of life evolution was nearly upon him. Shen Haos figure soared into the air, and he pulled out his fighter jet midair, rushing towards the south. In these mere four days, the northern Blood Demons had dwindled to a few, the resources he had sent had also reached the hands of soldiers and factories in various cities, and the Xijita Metal Detection Devices capable of widely detecting Blood Demon presences were being produced urgently. The first batch had already been sent to some key cities, using a mobile method to hunt down the remaining Blood Demons. In such circumstances, the war in this country had officially moved to the next stage. Conventional warfare. As more and more survivors were urgently recruited into the factories and army, the hinterland began non-stop production, especially various new weapons, while the frontlines kept reinforcing soldiers. Some people, without even a days worth of training, were dressed in military uniforms and sent to the front lines with weapons. Everyone had a vague feeling that the war was about to reach its most ferocious stage. At this time, Shen Hao had just finished the clearance at the rear and arrived at the boundary line between the northern and southern forces. Just by opening the map, even he was slightly shocked. On the border of the map, one side was clearly countless Blood Demons! He had never seen this number of Blood Demons before in his life! One million? No, at least tens of millions! Even more were in the rear. The key was that they were not clustered together but rather distributed evenly across the land. Without a doubt, the southern region of this country had become the place with the highest number of casualties in this first Trial. However, considering the reasons now wasnt very meaningful. When Shen Hao arrived at the frontline command center, some soldiers who noticed him couldnt help but cheer, countless admiring and even some fanatical gazes turned towards him. Many of their family members or the individuals themselves had been rescued by him from the cities. Furthermore, with the frenzied propagation by the media, such prestige indeed reached a certain peak. Shen Hao even saw his portraits on some of the transport trucks. However, if it helped the Trial, he didnt mind such adoration at all. Just as he had told everyone from the beginning, if they felt lost, they should look up at him, which was also one of the meanings of being a Sovereign. How are things? Shen Hao strode into the command center, which was bustling, but when he entered, even the noisy sounds seemed to quiet down significantly. Not very good, Dong Gong, who had also arrived early, came striding over, speaking carelessly, Blood Demons are amassing forces. It seems they plan to initiate an attack while our new weapons and technology have just started production. As of now, the advantage on the frontline truly lies in their hands. Actually, without Dong Gong elaborating, anyone from outside could discern the situation. The Blood Demons wouldnt wait for them to manufacture the new weapons. And Shen Haos power, in such direct warfare, was indeed very limited. Even if he went on a frenzied killing spree, how many could he kill? Once tens of millions of Blood Demons spread out, widened the battle line, and pushed forward simultaneously, Shen Hao simply couldnt stop them. And without the support of rear production, relying solely on buying with points, he couldnt buy much! Moreover, the weapons on this kind of battlefield couldnt compare to those in the rear cities. Once various anti-aircraft guns and missiles concentrated fire on Shen Hao, he would need to defend with all his might. The Blood Demons precisely targeted this aspect, continuing to unremittingly reinforce their forces on the frontline. Additionally, weve detected some Blood Demon Mothers withdrawing from the sea, Dong Gong spoke again, Their target is some relatively primitive and underdeveloped areas, presumably planning to continue expanding their source of troops. Additionally, there were originally a large number of survivors in the south meant for enhancing the individual strength of Blood Demons, but satellite monitoring shows these survivors are also being concentrated for Parasitic use, and a large number of Blood Demons are being put into factories for weapon production. It seems they have abandoned the route of individual strength and switched wholly to a numbers strategy. Shen Hao felt somewhat troubled. If he had to choose between facing a thousand Level 1 Blood Demons and a single Level 6 Blood Demon, he would definitely choose the Level 6 Blood Demon. A Level 6 Blood Demon, in front of him, wasnt much different from a Level 1 Blood Demon. Both were a matter of a single Thunderstrike. But, a thousand Level 1 Blood Demons spread out required a thousand Thunderstrikes! Even if he controlled his power and reduced each Thunderstrikes might, the overall energy spent would still be much greater than dealing with one Level 6 Blood Demon! Clearly, the Blood Demons realized this too. They directly abandoned cultivating powerful individuals and initiated an explosive increase in troops! What else is the bad news? Let it all out at once, Shen Hao spoke in a grave tone. Weve discovered that Blood Demons are likely attempting to create new nuclear weapons, Dong Gong spoke very seriously this time, There are several nuclear plants in the south. Before evacuating, they had already blown up all the nuclear plants and either destroyed or took away the raw materials. However, satellite surveillance found numerous Blood Demons searching the ruins lately. We arent certain if they will succeed, but they definitely show such intentions. Chapter 96 - 96: Strategically Important Goods Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Strategically Important Goods Hearing about nuclear weapons, although Shen Hao didnt show any change in expression, he took it seriously. Honestly, in the war against the Blood Demon, speed was essential. The reason they couldnt afford to delay was their greatest fearthat the Blood Demon would completely master humanitys most powerful forcenuclear weapons. If the Blood Demon indeed gained control of nuclear weapons on a large scale, they would at least possess the capability to perish together with the human race. If the war were to escalate to this point, even if all the Blood Demon were eventually eliminated, it would still be akin to a defeat for human civilization. Im not very familiar with this aspect, Shen Hao asked, but nuclear weapons shouldnt be so easy to produce, right? ... Correct, Dong Gong nodded. The technology for manufacturing nuclear weapons isnt the issue. The main challenges are twofoldthe raw materials, and the equipment to process these materials. The first point depends on the Blood Demons influence, and the second on how long they will need to fully assimilate the southern industrial systems and whether they can find anything in the ruins. In short, the Analysis Departments current view is that the possibility to mass-produce them in a short time is nearly zero, but we cant rule out the possibility of them having individual ones. Moreover, as time passes, they will eventually master this lethal weapon, and that wont take very long. The Blood Demon ultimately had their advantages. Not to mention, just the high level of order and the characteristic that all their people were soldiers, was enough for the Blood Demon to unleash immense power in a short time. Just looking at the current war readiness efficiency of the Blood Demon, including the production efficiency of various military factories, it clearly exceeded that of the North. Although the Blood Demon were in a hurry now, even if the war dragged on, they might not find themselves at a complete disadvantage. In summary, the situation was indeed very bad. So much so that Shen Hao had not heard any good news for a long time since he had come. The atmosphere within the command post was also indeed quite serious. Since none of you have any good news for me, let me share some good news then, Shen Hao looked around at everyones serious expressions, then smiled lightly, My store level has advanced to White Level 10. As soon as he said this, a surprised smile appeared on Dong Gongs face. Some people who didnt understand Chinese began looking towards the interpreters at this time. And when they understood the meaning behind Shen Haos words, they too showed signs of joy. Some even shouted phrases like Savior. Its no wonder they were so excited, after all, a considerable number of people pinned their hopes for the war on various powerful weapons from the Chosen One Mall! They naturally understood the significance of the mall upgrading! Just the White Ninth Level weapons that Shen Hao had previously taken out had left these people in awe, not to mention the huge impact even lower-level weapons could have. And various equipment and production technologies! The opening of the White Level 10 Mall meant access to a higher level of tools for war! In a phase where everyone could feel the immense pressure, this was indeed good news. And it was enough to invigorate everyone. In any case, what we currently lack the most is various new weapons, right? Shen Hao gestured to Dong Gong, Come with me. He took Dong Gong directly to a secret conference room. There has been a major change inside the White Level 10 Mall After a brief explanation, Dong Gongs expression grew increasingly excited. That was an emotion mixed with shock and anticipation. Cultivation Technique? Or perhaps a Cultivation Technique that could be popularized among all people? Even magical cultivation would be astonishing! Though the Chosen One possessed inconceivable powers that had already displayed a completely different domain, the emergence of these things truly brought fantasy into reality. They would profoundly impact the entire world, the whole of civilization. These items are extremely important, Dong Gong said as soon as he regained his composure. However, if these items really are as we imagine, they may not significantly impact the war in a short time. I understand, Shen Hao naturally knew this, and moreover, these items arent cheap. Buying too many at once could actually disrupt the war. So, my suggestion is to first purchase the most basic ones and send them to the secret research facilities to start preliminary trials, but theres no need to make a big move yet, the focus currently should still be on the war. Yes, Dong Gong nodded, which was naturally the most sensible approach. Moreover, there are some nice upgrades in terms of weapons, but even more importantly, theres a very powerful supersonic transport aircraft, with a maximum load of 250 tons and a top speed of up to Mach 6, Shen Hao said emphatically. ! Dong Gongs eyes widened in surprise. He had been assisting in all kinds of preparations for frontline warfare during this time, naturally understanding the importance of logistical transportation in war! The available transport aircraft were the most precious resources in the war! Even many civilian planes had been commandeered to carry out military transports. Even so, they were still targeted intensively by the Blood Demon, with aerial battles occurring daily, transportation aircraft were especially crucial for defense and offense! In such a situation, the emergence of such a cross-era transportation aircraft was extremely important! It was indeed a product with strategic significance! It is important to know that the largest transport aircraft in current Human Civilization has a load capacity of only one hundred and forty tons. Furthermore, it was utterly incapable of achieving supersonic flight! Six mach, it would take only forty minutes to make a round trip from the Eastern Country to the West State, Dong Gong had even begun to calculate rapidly in his mind, With just twenty planes, no, even just ten, a comprehensive global logistical support could be unfolded! Merely relying on the various newly developed weapons being produced in the north of the West State was far from sufficient. Many factories were even still making basic production line adjustments. However, the Eastern Country had already begun industrial upgrades, after all, they were the first to acquire advanced technologies and also finished their internal conflicts the fastest. Their industrial production system was mostly intact. By this time, the Eastern Country had already unleashed massive production capabilities, continually sending various new weapons to the Northern Alliance. But at this moment, the situation in the West State was even more critical! Ill contact the domestic team immediately! Dong Gong realized that not a single minute could be wasted; actions must be taken immediately. Beside that, theres also a brand-new, high-end modular production line that can be used to produce some of the core components that are temporarily beyond our industrial capabilities, Shen Hao added, These items are quite expensive and its not safe to keep them here. Indeed it was not safe, as today the Blood Demons were still persistently harassing various important military factories with Advanced Blood Demons on a small scale. The power of the Chosen Ones in this country had fallen far behind and it was only by dispersing members of Shen Haos group and urgently redeploying a part of the Chosen Ones from the Eastern Country that they could barely hold off. Even so, it still interfered with production progress. Because of this, the strategic significance of this type of transport aircraft was genuinely extraordinary. However, the price was also extremely high. One plane alone would need eight million five hundred thousand points! Dong Gongs talk of ten planes was, in fact, a bit too optimistic at the moment; Dnging out the points he currently had on hand wouldnt be possible, and the points allocated elsewhere were also significant. However, earning points was his business. Werent they all over the map? While Dong Gong began to contact various parties, Shen Hao also started his first bout of earning points on the frontlines. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He chose an area where the Blood Demons were relatively concentrated and where a significant number of heavy weapons were accumulated, directly descended from the sky, full Dominator pressure activated, moved swiftly propelled by Telekinesis, defensive power entirely handed to protective items, and further summoned clouds with talismans to enhance the lethality and range of the Thunder, turning himself into a battle harvester! Even though the Blood Demons had scattered as much as possible, they still allowed him to control or eliminate over ten thousand Blood Demons in just a matter of minutes. However, concentrated barrage fire followed soon thereafter. Each Blood Demon was the eyes of the Matrix, and Shen Haos location didnt even need to rely on radar, but was directly bombarded on the map. The number was so great that Shen Hao couldnt sacrifice himself entirely. Even while feeling the rapid depletion of his physical and Extraordinary Power, he had to quickly retreat. But even so, the military victory he brought was still quickly disseminated among the troops. New motivation was provided to the soldiers who were already under tremendous stress. Truly a one-man army! Shen Hao alone, despite being just one person, could even tie down a Blood Demon army counted by hundreds of thousands! However, Shen Hao and some others were well aware that this was merely a victory for propaganda, and in the reality of the war, such performance couldnt play a decisive role. The number of Blood Demons was simply too large, and their weapons too numerous. The West State had lost the entire south, along with more than seventy million people and a large stockpile of weapons, including nearly half of the industrial system. Each loss was extremely lethal. It could even be said that if it werent for Shen Hao and the external support, Human Civilization could very well have been defeated by the collapse of the West State. Some people were more than once grateful for Shen Haos presence. However, the West State was also paying the price, not just the current losses. Under Dong Gongs coordination, the Global United Front swiftly established a comprehensive support project targeted at the West States front lines. The project required moving all remnants of the West States industrial capabilities, including all the remaining scientific researchers, through the White Level 10 transportation aircraft to the relatively safe East, and then massively producing military supplies there to support the West States frontline warfare in return. The moment this project came into effect, it meant that while the West State was receiving global support, it would also irretrievably lose most of its past accumulations. However, as the support project progressed, the Blood Demons also clearly sensed something. They grew increasingly restless, unwilling to delay any longer, and began to advance toward the frontline! Chapter 97 - 97: The Largest Meat Grinder in History! Chapter 97: Chapter 97: The Largest Meat Grinder in History! The Blood Demons had only just begun to move, and everyone could feel the oppressive force howling toward them. Even not just those on the battlefield, but people from all over the world were directing their attention to this place. Whether surfing the Internet, turning on the television, or listening to the radio, all the voices were talking about everything on the battlefield. The human side has already paid a huge price in terms of personnel. The new military plan has been comprehensively rolled out, every bullet we produce can hit a Blood Demon in the head! This is a battle for survival! ... Imagery from the frontline suggests that the number of Blood Demons could very well exceed fifteen million! The performance of the new weapons has completely exceeded peoples expectations, and the era of warfare has stepped into the future! Out of the five million soldiers, four million are new recruits! Many of them have not received even a single day of training! If we cant stop them at the Hua Da Mountain Range, we will have to fight them again in the streets of New City. The entire Hua Da Mountain Range will become the largest meat grinder in human history! Indeed, meat grinder was an apt description. As the largest natural barrier between the northern and southern parts of West State, the Hua Da Mountain Range was the best place to stop the Blood Demons onslaught. Once breached by the Blood Demons, it would be difficult for humans to block them on the plains, and tens of millions of people in dozens of cities would be exposed to the vast numbers of Blood Demons! Even before the battle officially began, military commanders were aware of the importance of this region. And now, the Blood Demons had also set their sights on this place. With their numerical advantage, they were spreading in other areas, drawing the attention of the human legions, while closing in on this massive mountain range that spanned a total length of nine hundred and eighty kilometers and was even wider than one hundred and thirty kilometers. They not only want to break through here but also aim to occupy it, tearing open a stable route for large numbers to head to the northern plains. The voice inside the command center was equally resolute, We must stop them at all costs. This place is even a natural barrier against nuclear weapons; unless its a heavyweight, no one can think of blowing it open. The action plan was quickly determined. They needed to take advantage of this natural barrier while it was still in their hands and establish countless defense points within this enormous mountain range! A large number of soldiers, along with a massive amount of weaponry, had to be deployed! The rapid action began. At the frontline at this time, countless young men, who had only just put on their military uniforms, rushed towards this great mountain range upon receiving their orders. Paddy Gwass was one of them. Two months ago, he was a handsome twenty-year-old man frequenting bars and clubs in New City, brimming with vigor, fully enjoying his youth in the bustling city. Even as the Blood Demons appeared and the frontline was pushed back, he was still able to hide in the rear, grateful for his luck. However, this so-called luck was nothing but a false bubble. On the day the bubble burst, his sisters entire family had already turned into Blood Demons, his parents were killed instantly, his younger sister was also killed by a Blood Demon on the street, his uncle, his aunts family In just an hour or two, he lost all his relatives. He came to this place filled with rage! Even if I die here, I have to kill at least ten Blood Demons, because they killed ten of my family members! This was what Paddy often said to his comrades. Because of his high morale and good marksmanship, he even became the squad leader of this twenty-man squad. Check your weapons, especially the Microwave Grenades. These things can instantly kill all living things within a five-meter radius, all! Paddy roared while sitting in the rocking transport vehicle, Each of you only has one, so unless you see at least three Blood Demons together, dont throw it. Of course, if a Blood Demon gets to your face and shoves its tentacles into your mouth, dont hesitateyou can at least break even! Wouldnt you hesitate, Captain? A big-bearded man in his thirties joked, What if you dont make it to ten? I will kill at least ten, and you guys need to keep count! Paddy was confident, I am the sharpshooter of the Shooting Drama Club, I have won in New City Boom! A huge explosion interrupted him. A mortar shell coming from a distance landed in front of the convoy, hitting a truck precisely. Over twenty people fell into the flames. But there was no time for them to react. More and more shells fell like rain from the sky, as if no aiming was needed, continuously landing beside them. The sound of explosions surrounded everyone in an instant! Enemy attack! Paddy only reacted at this time, hysterically screaming, Get out of the vehicle! Get down and spread out! Although they had not received military training, at this moment, some things were just instinct. Regardless of whether the vehicles had stopped properly, one by one, people jumped out in a panic, one of them screaming in agony as he jumped. My foot, Ive twisted my foot! Kai Ran! Paddy seemed to want to run over and help his comrade, but after just a few steps, a shell hit the truck with precision, the huge impact sending him flying out! He crashed harshly against a tree. His vision darkened as he almost lost consciousness. But the sound of artillery soon awakened him, his ears completely filled with a ringing noise. He shook his throbbing head, watching soldiers running around him, seeing shell after shell falling densely, one teammate was blown away right in his line of sight, torn to pieces. The entire scene was like hell from a dream! Retreat into the mountains, retreat into the mountains! It wasnt until someone yelled beside him, and someone rushed over to pull him up from the ground, that was the commander of their new recruit unit, and more and more people were heading in their direction. Major! Paddy began to run, shouting in a state of collapse, What the hell is going on, what the hell is happening? Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Our defense line isnt fully built yet, some Blood Demons with weapons snuck into the mountains, trying to disrupt us, the Major shouted back, Pick up your Frozen Guns, dont be stingy with the bullets, shoot on sight at any Blood Demon. The words Blood Demon seemed to trigger Paddy, and he finally remembered what he was here for. Grasping his new weapon and gritting his teeth, he closely followed the Major. And their camp finally began to counterattack, one shell after another flying overhead, various types mixed together, Paddy even saw from a distance that some areas were quickly shrouded in white fog, with Blood Demons struggling inside, only to be quickly frozen into ice sculptures! Yes, he finally saw the Blood Demons! The Major led them onto the high ground, below them in the mountains, a group of Blood Demons was constantly retreating! Fire! With an angry roar, everyone began shooting like mad! Paddy clearly saw the target he aimed at get hit by his shots, frozen in place, then riddled with bullets that shattered the Blood Demons head, the Blood Qi signifying death rising into the air. His face turned a fiery red, his blood burning. But in that instant, a scream came from nearby. Right side, Blood Demons are coming through! Hearing the roar, Paddy instinctively dodged, a blood-red tentacle whipping past him! He couldnt help but scream out in agony. One of his ears along with half of his cheek was sliced off. But the Blood Demons! This was his second time seeing a Blood Demon up close! The last time was in New City, he helplessly watched his sister, who had escaped from home with him, get torn apart by a Blood Demon while he could only tremble. Die, fuck! Even though blood mixed with excruciating pain covered one eye, countless bullets still furiously discharged into the Blood Demon who was wielding more than a dozen guns with its tentacles, indiscriminately attacking! Only when the Blood Demon turned into an ice sculpture did Paddy stagger forward, plunging a high-frequency dagger, specially made and only possessed by squad leaders, deeply into its neck! The first one! Well done! The Major, who was also injured, shouted from the side, There are a few more over there, keep your distance, dont engage them in close combat! The sound of gunfire never ceased for a moment; every second, someone died. The noise of distant artillery fire kept coming, some were running away scared, some were breaking down and screaming, while others, like Paddy, crazily fired at every Blood Demon they could see! As long as the Frozen Bullets hit a few times, they could greatly reduce the Blood Demons speed, even freezing them in place, turning them into live targets. But the number of Blood Demons was increasing rapidly, the batch that had infiltrated was much stronger than the average Blood Demon! At least Level 2! We need support! Weve got at least a thousand Blood Demons here, a thousand! The Major had lost an arm, and the medics were urgently dressing his wound, but he could only continuously yell into the radio with his other arm. After suffering casualties that approached a third of their number, Paddy and the others finally received support; bolts of Thunder struck down from the sky, Shen Hao, passing by, took out the remaining hundreds of Blood Demons in a single breath. But scenes like this were not just happening in one place. Almost every Chosen One involved in the frontline battle had been sent out to support various places, as more and more soldiers kept arriving. Blood Demons were likewise pouring more and more of their numbers onto the battlefield, fighting everywhere, death everywhere! Even though it was just beginning, the Hua Da Mountains already appeared as a scene of carnage! But, this is war! Shen Hao tirelessly shuttled back and forth, and it wasnt just this location that needed him; if a significant crisis arose on any other distant frontline, he had to rush there as well. His team members were also pulled from their posts in the factories at the rear to come to the front, while transport planes consistently flew in carrying various supplies. Every point Shen Hao earned was quickly invested into the battlefield! Chapter 98 - 98: Use Nuclear Weapons When Needed Chapter 98: Chapter 98: Use Nuclear Weapons When Needed From sunrise to sunset, and again from sunrise to sunset The war had officially started, and three days had passed. Yet the pace of the war not only hadnt weakened, it had even intensified. Just in the Hua Da Mountain battlefield alone, both sides had already committed over ten million soldiers! Such a scale was unprecedented in the long history of mankind! The number of daily sacrifices was unimaginably high! ... Corpses piled up into hills, the streams running through the mountains were all covered in blood, and in some places, the soil had turned a dark brown from clotted blood and flesh, the air seemed to carry an unshakable scent of rust. That was the smell of fresh blood. Even Shen Hao, in these three days of intense combat, felt the limits of his body. The Sovereign was not omnipotent, and the human body didnt have some gene lock that, once activated, enabled endless surges of power; even if one could freely tap into the full potential of ones body and even soul, there were still limits. Potions were consumed one after another continuously. Shen Hao could no longer remember how many Blood Demons he had killed, it should be said, since the war started, it was the first time he faced a large mass of Blood Demons that neither committed suicide nor were killed by the Matrix. Expanding the battlefront as much as possible, dispersing forces to break through, was the only way the Blood Demons could contain Shen Hao. Rigid, but indeed effective. The maximum range of the Dominators Suppression had increased nearly a hundredfold from the beginning, yet it was still only about eight or nine kilometers. Maintaining this maximum range required at least a second or two to make low-level Blood Demons give up resistance and kneel, and if they were Level 4 and 5, they could even resist for a few more seconds. After all, Shen Hao was only Level 8, and his basic three-dimensional stats hadnt even met the requirements for class transfer, theoretically, a Chosen One of this level was far from having the ability to destroy cities at a strategic level. His invincibility was built on the foundation of Mythical Talent. The attack range of Thunder was broader, even without summoning thunderclouds, he was already able to accurately kill Blood Demons from high altitudes with the help of maps from distances of thirty to forty kilometers. But releasing hundreds of strikes at once was also his limit, and he needed at least seven or eight seconds to initiate a second wave of attacks. In just these three days, Shen Hao had killed over four hundred thousand Blood Demons. Just this portion alone had earned him one hundred and thirty million points! Averaging over one hundred and thirty thousand Blood Demons per day, all fell by his hands! The efficiency of earning points was naturally not as high as when the Blood Demons were concentrated in cities, but it was already the peak of what he could achieve now! Besides, point feedback from the Legion had also finally begun to explode in potential. In such a cruel and intense war, soldiers wielding the weapons he provided and Chosen Ones using the equipment he provided kept killing Blood Demons in large numbers, continuously providing him with points. This portion of the points had also skyrocketed to sixty million in these three days! Moreover, as the battlefield became fiercer and weapons produced with his brought technology and equipment began to be transported to the front lines from around the world, this number of points kept increasing. In these three days, Shen Hao had earned nearly two hundred million points! He was only one hundred million points away from the five hundred million points required for the White Level 11 Mall. At this rate, he could reach it in two more days at most. However, behind this number was also a tremendous number of sacrifices. In the process of rushing to far-off places to provide support, Shen Hao, taking advantage of this rare rest period, listened to Dong Gongs summary report on the three-day war and top-level strategy of the Global United Front. The total number of casualties has reached two million and one hundred thousand, among them, just the Hua Da Mountain battlefield saw one million and four hundred thousand casualties! Dong Gong spoke with a somewhat heavy tone, The total number of Blood Demons killed is around one million and three hundred thousand, and of those, four hundred thousand were dealt with by you alone; another two hundred thousand were dealt with by thousands of Chosen Ones, actually reaching a combat loss ratio of three to one! The number of Chosen Ones sacrificed has also surpassed three hundred. Three humans for one Blood Demon. This was still under the condition where humans had preemptively occupied favorable terrain and carried out comprehensive defenses. Once the Blood Demons completely breached the defenses and shifted the battlefield to plains or urban areas, this ratio would drastically increase! A missile landing in an open area might cause casualties to only one-fifth of those it would hit, but striking a similarly dense group of human troops would result in casualties exceeding eighty percent. New weapons had yet to reach a production efficiency comparable to older versions. This is why, two hours ago, the Global United Front made a decision to massively start Parasite Volunteer Registration, according to current research, with the use of drugs and a low-priced product, the success rate could reach eighty-seven percent, and each successful individual would consume an average of eighty points, the project also needs your approval and support, Dong Gong said again. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Research on Blood Demons had been ongoing, especially after the initiation of the Global United Front, when death row inmates worldwide were gathered and put into relevant research, significantly increasing research efficiency. However, considering the cost, an 87% success rate had already reached the limits of what could be achieved in a short period. Even if the success rate were to be increased further, the costs involved could not be widely distributed on a large scale. Nevertheless, the role these Extraordinary Humans could play in the Blood Demon battlefield was also incredibly astounding. If it were genuinely possible to create an army entirely made up of Parasite Failures, it would undoubtedly bring a powerful new force to the battlefield. 87%? Shen Hao repeated the number. It might only be 13%, but once widely implemented, that meant the deaths of at least tens of thousands of people. However, more people died on the battlefield! This project, being public, didnt have to worry about lacking participants, not to mention those who had no choice but to step onto the battlefield, especially those heading to the meat grinder at the West State frontlines, who would definitely sign up enthusiastically. Once they survived, not only would they possess extraordinary powers, but they would also become the nemesis of the Blood Demons! Therefore, after confirming this, Shen Hao did not hesitate and agreed immediately. I will first buy properties worth 30 million points to gather an army of 500,000 to test the effects, he said. Yes, Dong Gong responded. Then he continued to deliver the following content. This content, however, was about nuclear weapons. The headquarters is now discussing whether to increase the use of nuclear weapons, Dong Gong paused, then further explained, They have already been used more than a dozen times, mainly to destroy some factories. The direct damage to Blood Demons themselves isnt significant because they are too scattered now. Even the support to the frontline is incremental. To have a decisive effect, carpet-bombing would be necessary, requiring the use of over five hundred megatonnage nuclear weapons. The impact of that number is not only on the southern region of West Stateit would result in large amounts of radioactive dust entering the atmosphere and spreading rapidly, threatening over a billion people with higher-than-standard radiation. More importantly, according to experimental results, Blood Demons possess far greater resistance to radiation than humans. Their true core comprises only a small part and could essentially be considered an Extraordinary Race. Although the power of nuclear weapons is immense, one should not be over-reliant on them. The core lethality of these weapons is still relatively concentrated. The damage range is mainly supported by thermal radiation and shock waves, but in the current situation, nuclear weapons pose a greater threat to humans themselves than to Blood Demons. A radius that is fatal to humans is not significantly harmful to Blood Demons. This is also the main reason why they have not been used on a large scale on the open battlefield until now. The strategic dispersion and prolongation of the battle line by Blood Demons is also, in a sense, a prevention measure. In some respects, Shen Hao was akin to a human-shaped nuclear weapon, perhaps even more exaggerated than one. For Blood Demons, once they clustered too much in one area, the loss brought by a dropped nuclear weapon could not compare to the greater damage caused by Shen Haos sudden arrival. This situation provoked inevitable hesitation in command. Lets wait another day, Shen Hao finally said, The White Level 11 Mall will also open tomorrow. Understood, Dong Gongs tone finally included more confidence. Use the nuclear weapons as necessary, even if full coverage, large-scale usage proves costly, we can first alleviate some pressure on the frontline, Shen Hao expressed his stance again, As for the radiation problem, there will be many opportunities to resolve that later. With the mall, our technology is also rapidly advancing; todays problems may not persist in the future. Yes, indeed, some people hold this opinion, Dong Gong responded. He was not just reporting this time, but also seeking Shen Haos opinion. Although Shen Hao was not directly involved in the strategic command at the rear, his influence was omnipresent. It was not just because of his formidable individual strength, comparable to an army, but also because he held the future of civilization in his hands. Indeed, the mall. So far, aside from Shen Hao, the highest-level mall opened by other Chosen Ones was only Level 6. The gap to Level 11 was simply too significant. Just several hours after Shen Hao expressed his views, the Global United Front swiftly responded. Over thirty megatonnage nuclear weapons exploded in various areas in the southern region of West State the same day! Although it was still unknown how many Blood Demons were killed, it indeed had some effect. The tremendous pressure on the frontline was also temporarily eased. Meanwhile, after another day of rampant slaughter, Shen Haos total points finally reached 200 million! White Level 11 Mall, open! Chapter 99 - 99: A Leap to Level 11 Products Chapter 99: Chapter 99: A Leap to Level 11 Products As soon as the White Level 11 Mall opened, Shen Hao first checked the total points requirement for the next level. As expected, it was an entire ten billion points. With this number, it would become the primary path for all civilizations to focus on accumulating points onto a single individual as much as possible. At least, it would be the main path in the early stages. Its unknown if this will change later on. Shen Hao then looked at the specific content within the mall. ... Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The foundational knowledge on the three paths of civilization had all been further strengthened. It was no longer just the basic cultivation methods and basic extraordinary means, but had moved up a few tiers. For instance, in the path of cultivation, there appeared Basics of Crafting Magical Treasures, Learning Alchemy from Scratch, and in the path of magic, there also appeared Creation of Magic Devices and The One Hundred and Eight Precautions of Potion Making among other fundamental knowledge products. They were still pricey, but for civilizations that had just started down these two paths, they were incredibly valuable. Beyond that, the tiers of the other products had clearly risen considerably. Its difficult to evaluate the goods in the paths of cultivation and magic due to a lack of precise understanding, but in technology, there was an obvious increase! For examplea ready-made production line for exoskeleton armor! And blueprints for the production of full-body driving armor! Large-scale nuclear-powered propulsion engines! Deflection field city anti-air defenses! The most expensive item among these was the city anti-air defense system, which according to its description, could cause most physical air strike weapons not exceeding the speed of Mach thirteen to deviate and forcefully avoid cities. And this was still just some of the technologies and products closely related to the military. The items released for civilian use were even more exaggerated. Even blueprints for civilian floating engines could be found! Cancer cure technology, artificial organ technology, high-strength alloy technology It basically covered all different domains such as biology, information, machinery, and power, etc. Although, admittedly, to actually produce these real-world technological goods, one must reach the technological foundation and industrial level required by the technical specifications, but given the pre-existing high-tech foundation of human civilization, some blueprints can be rapidly applied, even directly into the current war! Moreover, in the other two paths of civilization, there were also products that piqued Shen Haos interest. For example, an item named [Malice Crystal]. It could detect if others harbored any strong malice within a certain range. The crystal wasnt expensive, and could perfectly serve as an excellent alternative to the Spirit Testing Ball. Dong Gong had also reported that one of the biggest problems at the front was still in differentiating the Blood Demon. When Blood Demons concealed their identities and disguised themselves, it was very difficult to distinguish them from humans; the front had already experienced the Blood Demons pretending to be friendly forces to get close and then launching surprise attacks more than once. Although Spirit Testing Balls and detection devices had been widely distributed to the front lines, their principles of detection were based on the detection of Extraordinary Creatures, which was too monotonous. During detection, Chosen Ones or those carrying weapons and equipment of the Extraordinary Domain would also be detected. Clearly, once the Parasite Loser Army entered the battlefield, the use of these items would become even more difficult. In comparison, the Malice Crystal could not only accurately distinguish the enemy on the front lines but also serve as an early warning mechanism. Preventing covert attacks. Obviously, it would be better. Besides that, the resources for increasing personal strength had also seen significant improvement. Even accessories used to assist in cultivation began to appear. For instance, Spirit Gathering Arrays, Meditation Crystals, Body Tempering Potions. Level 10 is indeed a breakthrough tier, Shen Hao remarked as he viewed the array of products, confirming his speculations. After all, the goods available after a job change would definitely differ from those before. If the tech level of previous tiers could still be considered the near future, the current one had reached the true meaning of the future, at least the technology level two hundred years from now. By comparison, the products from the other two paths should be on a similar level. He suddenly remembered that today was also the day of the VIP mall reset and couldnt help but feel more anticipatory. Having interacted with more Blue Quality products over time, Shen Hao now understood that the Level represents a whole tier of technology, while Quality indicates a higher application of this technological tier. For example, if derived from the same tier of technology considered Level 5 civilization, an ordinary mass-produced civilian-use Gauss rifle is just White Level 5. But a military Gauss rifle would be Blue Level 5. An aircraft-mounted Gauss cannon would be Purple Level 5. And an enormous Gauss heavy cannon used on super-large military installations like aircraft carriers would be Golden Level 5! Even without a revolutionary difference in civilization tiers, the power difference between different Qualities is immense. ` Upgrading to the White Level 11 Mall means that in the VIP level 1 VIP Mall, there is also a chance for Blue Level 11 items to appear! Some of them even offer permanent unlock permissions for unlimited purchases. Shen Hao immediately opened it. At first glance, he was drawn to a Blue Level 9 product. Not only because the product sold unlock permissions but also because it was the first time a biological product had appeared! Indeed, the image showed a lively looking gray-white mouse. [Product Name: Ice Gray Rat] [Product Quality: Blue Elite] [Product Level: Level 9] [Points: 1000 for 30,000 points] [This is an extremely cost-effective battle familiar. Its quick and agile, capable of exhaling a frigid white mist that rapidly freezes prey. Its a great helper for capturing prey and keeping it fresh and is even a favorite pet for cooling off in the summer. A thousand units come in a group, and controlling the swarm precisely only requires a contract with the rat king.] [Note 1: The intelligence of the individuals, other than the rat king, is low and their magic power is volatile, so be careful of frostbite when touching them.] [Note 2: They can be bred in large quantities, but the level of the offspring will depend on the magic power level in their growing environment.] This kind of battle familiar averages thirty points each? Shen Hao carefully read through the detailed introduction and couldnt help but be amazed. Even if it took eight Ice Gray Rats to kill a Blood Demon, it would still be a huge profit! You should know that the automated weapons he had previously purchased, even if they required basic firing orders from humans, would provide him with more points feedback! Some highly automated robots even offered feedback that could approach eighty percent! They would be judged by the system as mainly killed by him. Presumably, these biological products would be the same! With the points hack giving double points, if it took eight Ice Gray Rats to exchange for one Blood Demon, he would break even! Anything less would be a huge profit! Even if he couldnt break even, just the fact that it could increase the total accumulated number of points was already a win. Its worth a try, Shen Hao had already decided to buy a group to test. More importantly, now that the mall has even started carrying these kinds of biological items, who knows what products will appear in the future. Shen Hao then turned his attention to other types. There were no Blue Level 11 unlock products, but there was a one-time purchase, Blue Level 11 product that caught Shen Haos eye. Although it could only be purchased once, it was a blueprint item. For a technology blueprint item, even if you unlock it, you only need to buy it once! Whats more important is the product itself. It was an extremely potent armed drone. Only the size of a motorcycle, though it used miniaturized jet flight technology, the introduction stated that the drones most valuable feature was actually its powerful intelligent program! It can understand various commands with precision, has strong friend-or-foe recognition, and powerful combat analysis capabilities, and can even flexibly calculate trajectories and dodge attacks. The annotation was just four words. City Killer! These four words alone could let one imagine the excellent combat capabilities of this small drone. Equipped with freezing bullets or other Blood Demon-specific weapons, it definitely has the potential to become a nightmare for Blood Demons! Its just not known whether, with current human industrial technology, there is the possibility of mass production. However, some components that cant be produced can also be directly purchased from the mall. The worst case is that energy cant be produced, and materials and chips are worse off, but its still much cheaper than buying the entire drone. All in all, Shen Hao was very satisfied with the mall update. Whether its the White Level 11 Mall or the few items refreshed in the VIP mall, they all have a high application environment. I wonder if a higher VIP level like VIP2 or even higher will have even better products, he thought somewhat insatiably. But he didnt waste time. While buying potentially useful products, he also got in touch with Dong Gong. Just the barest description of some products was enough to clearly feel Dong Gongs joy from his side. This drones intelligent program, perhaps with a simple modification, could be directly installed into our existing drones! he said directly, You have already provided some lower-level drone production technology before. Even if its not as refined as this new one, were already producing them in large quantities. If we can apply this intelligent program, we can quickly deploy a large number on the battlefield in a short time! The wars backdrop was actually far from as simple as what the ordinary soldiers could see. It had become a comprehensive test for every aspect of civilization! In places unseen by the common people, talents from all fields around the world were coming together, especially in the industrial field. Human civilization was digesting the technologies brought by the Chosen One Mall at an incredible speed and was bursting with powerful potential for warfare. Every day, countless factories were starting production, and the various supplies invested in the battlefield were doubling, the number of weapons each soldier received was increasing every day, and various new weapons were continuously put into the battlefield. Once a type of weapon was validated through actual combat, it would enter a mode of frenzied production! Drones were one of them. Chapter 100 - 100: Reversal of the Loss Ratio! Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Reversal of the Loss Ratio! On the fifth day of the war today, the support provided by drones already accounts for twenty-five percent of the frontline support. In just another five or six days, the support from drones will completely surpass the combined support from the air force, missiles, the Chosen Ones, and all other types of firepower support. Therefore, the strategic significance of the Blue Level 11 drone technology that Shen Hao brought at this moment is, in fact, even greater than he had anticipated. Even if this program isnt effective on all drone models, just using it as a framework reference will greatly enhance combat efficiency. In the end, Dong Gong even remarked, Just give us another six months, and at this rate, the Blood Demons of this scale will become trivial to deal with. Indeed, this rate of growth far exceeded their past understanding. ... Although it mainly relies on the mall on the Chosen One panel, the potential that human civilization has burst forth has also astonished many. Surviving the trial and becoming stronger is what truly matters, Shen Hao said. Give me a coordinate now, and I will purchase items from the mall. Yes, Dong Gong responded quickly. Of course, Shen Hao wasnt responsible for transportation, his time was extremely precious; every minute could result in the death of hundreds, or even thousands of Blood Demons, saving more lives of frontline soldiers. As the batch of goods Shen Hao sent off made its way, the situation on the battlefield was also quietly changing. Perhaps ordinary people couldnt feel it, but the frontline soldiers undoubtedly sensed it the most clearly. At this moment, it was the sixth day of the battle at the Hua Da Mountains. Paddy was still alive. He was currently in a trench carved out halfway up the mountain, an excellent defensive position found by the headquarters, surrounded by dense high mountains. It was difficult for long-range missiles or air-dropped bombs to lock on and hit, and ordinary shells, thanks to the trenches dug quickly and various defense facilities, could already be barely withstood. Unless a shell fell right into the trench, as happened yesterday to a group of unlucky ones, even their bodies were mingled together, indistinguishable from each other. In any case, if the Blood Demons wanted to break through here, they could only resort to the most primitive method. A charge. Primitive, yet still very dangerous, Paddy could no longer remember how many times he had fought in the past two or three days, and he had nearly died several times, but he had still survived. Except for losing an ear and half of his facial skin on the first day, he hadnt received any serious injuries. Now in the camp, everyone called him Lucky Paddy. Paddy himself was quite cheerful about it. Ive already killed thirteen Blood Demons; I originally wanted to kill only ten, now thats more than enough, he would say this to anyone he met. To have a good mood on the battlefield, one must first not be afraid of death, and Paddy was not afraid, he didnt even need drugs for numbness. Hey, Paddy, a new major bent over as he walked through the trench, greeting Paddy, Going to welcome the new recruit? Someone new has arrived? Paddy suddenly became interested. There isnt a Blood Demon hidden among them like the day before yesterday, is there? Not so unlucky this time, they came through a secure route, the corner of the majors eye twitched. The previous major had died in that incident, but as per the regulations, all new recruits must meet their highest-ranking frontline officer immediately. Okay then, Paddy shrugged, almost as if disappointed, I also hope not. The major wanted to say something else, but a loud roar suddenly came from not far away, followed by more whistling sounds filling the entire sky. Both men ducked down! Damn, here they come! the majors voice sharpened. Just in time, Major, this is the best welcome for the new recruits, Paddy laughed loudly, quickly opening the tablet strapped to his arm, Lets try the new guy we just got this morning! If it had been before, they could only have retaliated with artillery shells, starting with ordinary gunpowder explosions, then moving to large-scale frozen shells, and later more microwave shells, but now they had a bunch of odd equipment. Just a light tap of the finger, and two drones flew out, more people were performing the same operation, more and more drones flew out, varied in size and style. All styles included. This was called real combat testing! Major, a poor guy died, I took his drone permissions, Paddy yelled in the mouth of the cannon, Dont fight me for it. In just six short days, he had gone from a third-class private soldier to the current lieutenant, his permissions second only to the major in the entire camp. Not fighting you, Ive got to check on those damn new recruits, fuck! the major cursed. Paddy was completely immersed in the new weapons. Before this, he had never played with drones, but this new gadget didnt need to be controlled; he just had to watch the screen and manually determine if those locked on were enemies or not. Just by looking at those blatantly visible tentacles, there was no need to guess. Fire! Fire! Let me see your power! The moment the command was issued, all the drones that had locked onto the enemy opened fire. A dense barrage of frozen bullets poured down, effortlessly passing through the gaps in the jungle and striking the Blood Demons with precision. Then they switched to heavy weapons and fired bursts at the necks. The rise of Blood Qi signified the death of the Blood Demons. Three more! Weve taken down another three! Paddy shouted excitedly. Just the day before yesterday, he had killed two Blood Demons and faced great danger, even losing four comrades. But now, all he had to do was hide and give orders! He was eager to find more Blood Demons. Just then, the voice of the major came through his headset. Hey, guys, weve got some special new comrades. Make sure not to hit them, watch out, each of them has an identification chip inside! Leave some of the frozen Blood Demons for them to finish off! New comrades? Paddy peered at the drone footage and indeed saw a group of unusual people. The biggest feature was that they too controlled blood! Although not as grotesquely shaped as the Blood Demons, they could also control several weapons at a time! Paddy even saw one of them pierce a frozen Blood Demons body with a tentacle, clearly crazy about drawing the opponents blood! Within a moment, that Blood Demon turned into a dried corpse! And the blood-manipulating tentacles visibly increased in number. Cool! Paddy already knew what this was! Parasite Failures, with an eighty-seven percent chance of survival! He had just heard the recruitment message from the broadcast two days ago, and now, today, they were already entering the battlefield! Eighty-seven percent, damn, thats much higher than the survival rate on the battlefield! Paddy couldnt help but shout on the channel, Major, when can we get a chance like this! Similar cries were incessant. Clearly, a thirteen percent mortality rate did not make these battle-hardened people fear or hesitate at all; they even felt the rate was too low! Forget it, I signed up the first time, and havent been picked yet! the major bellowed, There are only so many captured Blood Demon Mothers, better think about how to deal with these damn Blood Demons right now, wait, that new recruit, dont run, the faster you run the quicker you diefuck! The last words told them that a new recruit was gone. But that was only too normal, maybe the Blood Demons had chosen this time to attack because they found there were new recruits, for here, it only took a day or two for a new recruit to become a veteran! Paddy didnt speak, totally immersed in the battle. The fourth, the fifth, the sixthhahaha, these three were actually standing together, twenty-two, Ive killed twenty-two! he felt like rushing out of cover and shouting! Never before had war felt as exhilarating as it did today! In the end, the Blood Demons abandoned two hundred desiccated corpses and fled in panic. When assessing the battle losses, they had only lost a mere hundred and fifty people. Among them, more than seventy were new recruits! For the first time, the casualty ratio between the humans and the Blood Demons had reversed! And this situation wasnt unique to this location; nearly every battlefield with the new weapons, especially those with the new drones, had shown a definite advantage! At least compared to the savagery of the previous few days, this was indeed an advantage! The moment Dong Gong got the detailed data, he reported to Shen Hao: The Parasite Loser Army has been deployed in batches on the battlefield and has played a certain role, but, the intelligent drones and Ice Gray Rats have achieved the greatest combat results, especially in the jungle and mountainous terrains where some Blood Demons couldnt even spot the drones hidden by leaves and the Ice Gray Rats scurrying at their feet. The research institute has already started on the artificial breeding of Ice Gray Rats, but there might not be enough time. The headquarters is asking if you can purchase more. That can be done, this kind of weapon is probably the most cost-effective, Shen Hao was also closely monitoring his points. His strength had officially reached Level 9. Three basic triple-digit attributes, except his Constitution was a bit lower at forty-seven, his Spirit and Transcendent had both surpassed fifty. With his equipment, his efficiency in killing Blood Demons was even higher. But even so, the points he earned from killing Blood Demons throughout the day were completely surpassed by the points feedback! Yes, ever since products from Level 11 of the shop or related results were deployed on the battlefield, the numbers for points feedback had skyrocketed! In just one day, he had gained a whopping one hundred and fifty million points just from feedback! Adding his own kills, just today he had accumulated nearly two hundred and forty million points. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He was almost reaching the White Level 12 shop. Shen Hao could even clearly feel that victory was near! Chapter 101 - 101: The Despair of the Blood Demon Chapter 101: Chapter 101: The Despair of the Blood Demon Not only did Shen Hao have this feeling, but many others shared the same sentiment! Even though the war had not completely ended, a subtle change had already emerged in the atmosphere among the top headquarters of the Global United Front. People were more confident about the war, and their actions became more decisive. Even the propaganda in the rear had quietly undergone a transformation. Todays casualty numbers for soldiers on the West State front line have reached a six-day low! All kinds of new weapons are playing a huge role. ... Drones are more accurate and flexible than human soldiers, and most importantly, they cant be parasitized by those damned Blood Demons! The first set of full-coverage exoskeleton armor produced on the assembly line has been loaded onto transport planes; this armor will usher in a new era of warfare, and it will shape an invincible iron army for humanity! . Every piece of news focused on various new weapons. But this kind of propaganda was indeed more effective than directly promoting the front-line battle situations. Even the recruitment numbers in various regions began to grow further. It should be noted that apart from West State and Northern Alliance, where the battles were fiercest, other regions still maintained conscription systems. Yet, the emergence of these new weapons stirred up peoples fighting spirit, and just the chance to join the Mechanical Army was enough to attract a large number of young people to enlist. Even if the full-cover exoskeleton armor was limited in number due to cost, mass production of external skeletons had begun. In the most intense battle zones, every soldier could now be equipped with one! This undoubtedly greatly enhanced the combat capabilities of the frontline warriors. They now had greater speed, stronger defense, and could even carry more weapons and ammo! It was proven that choosing technology as the main direction of development was undoubtedly the correct decision. Humanitys potential for warfare was experiencing an astounding explosion. Contrary to the increasingly high morale of the humans, the Blood Demons had fallen into an unspoken slump. If it were not for the strict order within Blood Demon society, the obvious reversal trend alone would have been enough to make the frontline Blood Demon soldiers lose their will to fight, or even start to mutiny. After all, their combat losses were just as staggeringly large. But while the ordinary soldiers might not have much emotion, the Blood Demon Mother and the high-level Blood Demons had already fallen into a state of anxiety and panic. At this moment, the Blood Demon Mother was convening yet another collective meeting. The Blood Demon Mothers attending this meeting were less than eighty in number. Together with the thirty-something from the Northern Alliance and the forty-something who ventured out to sea in search of more troops, there were now less than one hundred and sixty Blood Demon Mothers left alive and standing on the other side of the war. Despite having the strength of Level 7 and Level 8, all the surviving Blood Demon Mothers dared not set foot on the battlefield. Or rather, those who dared had already all fallen at the front lines. Humans were now closely monitoring the parasitic incidents on the front lines. Once a parasite was discovered, Shen Hao would arrive at the scene immediately and proceed to ruthlessly and extensively sweep the area. No Blood Demon Mother could escape under such a vast range and incredibly precise pursuit. The remaining seventy-odd were almost all dealt with single-handedly by Shen Hao. Among them, even two with Purple Level Talents had no power to resist. Now, they had only two Purple Epic Talent holders left, one here and the other in the Northern Alliance. They were also the highest commanders of the Blood Demons. One principal and one deputy had established their order. At this moment, the highest commander of the West State Blood Demons, sitting in the main seat, finally spoke up, breaking the heavy atmosphere at the meeting. If this continues, our civilization is doomed to extinction, and time is no longer on our side, its voice was hoarse and damp; it was obvious that only a progeny sat here. The rest of the Blood Demons were mostly the same. There were human satellites in the sky, a power they had yet to control to this day, and no one dared to really gather in their true forms. Should the humans take notice, a megaton nuclear weapon would be all it took to end the war abruptly. Perhaps we should not have dispersed. We should have sent all forty million soldiers over, spoke up one Mother at this point. Foolish! Before the Blood Demon Commander could speak, another Mother sternly rebuked, Such density gathered together would be gifting points to him! Havent you realized weve given up more than enough? Look at the front-line intelligence, the weapons humans possess are growing stronger and stronger! They even have Extraordinary Creatures as powerful troops! Indeed, it referred to the Ice Gray Rat. This small but indeed formidable biological weapon had recently left them utterly disheveled. But what shocked them even more was how such a thing could appear! Although the cost was unknown, with such quantity, it definitely couldnt be too high, and coupled with such power, it definitely was not just of White Level Quality! But the problem was, higher-quality items should only appear as drops, yet this quantity clearly indicated they could be purchased in bulk from the Chosen One Mall! But why? At that moment, as this topic was brought up, many Blood Demon Mothers showed a look of bewilderment in their eyes. They had lost most of their memories about their own civilization, as well as the knowledge they had obtained from the Chosen One panel. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, it was still vaguely certain that there were no Blue Level items available for purchase in the mall! All of them were only White Level. So, why? Why are humans different from them? Perhaps, its because of a higher-level mall. It was not until the end that the highest commander sitting in the main seat, with a hoarse voice, said: Ladies and gentlemen, the fundamental reason for our failure is actually only onethat most powerful Chosen One. Without him, the Parasitic Ability we chose would have been the bane of this civilization. They were so scattered and so keen on infighting, even creating so many weapons that could easily kill themselves. We should have won easily, butthat man broke everything! He almost single-handedly reversed all our advantages! Thats right! The emotions of some Blood Demons were instantly aroused. Its all his fault! That man! Our civilizations greatest enemy in its resurrection! Humans are no match for us, except for him! The multitude of voices that rose up densely showed the Blood Demons anger towards Shen Hao, as well as their fear! And the latter was even more prevalent. Because up to now, including the Blood Demon Commander seated in the main seat with a Purple Epic Talent, no one dared to call out Shen Haos name! As if the name carried a special magic power. As if just by mentioning it, that person would be alerted, and the Thunder would descend upon their heads in the shortest time! This fear had reached a certain level. However, after venting, a deep sense of helplessness and despair gradually emerged in the hearts of each Blood Demon Mother. Everyone understood that as long as that person existed, their own civilizations hope of revival was continuously diminishing. The entire civilization was gradually slipping into a second abyss. If they failed, there would be no third chance for them. The Blood Demon Commander also sensed the despair that pervaded the venue and suddenly intensified the tone, raising his voice and saying, To win this war! To revive our civilization! The only way, the only hope, is onekill that Chosen One! All Blood Demons looked at the leader they had chosen. As long as we kill that Chosen One, we no longer have to hide in the rear, we can bring the greatest fear to humans, we could even infiltrate the humans, wildly growing our offspring. The voice of the Blood Demon Commander seemed to carry some kind of temptation, some sort of determination, We could also snatch all the technology gained by humans from the Chosen One Mall for ourselves. Without that Chosen One, they will also lose the chance to become stronger; we will easily win this Trial and revive our civilization! Some hope seemed to be reviving in the hearts of a few Blood Demon Mothers. Thats right, they still had hope. This hope didnt lie in the more than forty million Blood Demons still existing, nor in the Northern Alliance Blood Demons being defeated by reinforcements from the Eastern Country, but solely in that one Chosen One. Kill him! Then theres still hope! Instead of slowly waiting for death on the battlefield, instead of letting that Chosen One continue to grow stronger, continue to upgrade the mall with our bones, we might as well take a gamble! the Blood Demon Commander almost enunciated every word, At all costs, concentrate all our power, kill him! Kill him! It started with one Blood Demon Mother who began shouting loudly; more and more Blood Demon Mothers joined in the same shout. Kill him! Kill him! Kill him! The voices grew louder, and more and more Blood Demon Mothers roared, as if doing so could give them courage! But anyway, the will to fight was indeed being mobilized within all Blood Demon Mothers. They didnt know exactly how they were going to kill him, but they already understood that, with the tide turning against them at the front lines, killing that Chosen One was the last hope of their entire civilization, as well as their last chance at survival! However, watching this spectacle, a trace of sadness also emerged in the depths of the Blood Demon Commanders heart. If they had been able to unite like this earlier, if they had had such courage, then perhaps, their civilization wouldnt have failed in the Trial, much less have come this far. But regret at that moment was meaningless. That trace of emotion quickly receded, leaving only determination. They once shrank back in the face of a dead end. Now, they could not shrink back a second time! Chapter 102 - 102: Dawn is Approaching! Chapter 102: Chapter 102: Dawn is Approaching! Shen Hao naturally was unaware of the meeting on the Blood Demons side. However, the front line had indeed experienced some changes over the past two or three days. The offensive of the Blood Demons had become even more ferocious. They seemed to disregard any costs, not even minding the threat of nuclear weapons, gradually increasing their deployment of forces. Some of the Blood Demon Subordinates even went to the front lines without weapons, directly thrown into several intense battlefields. Over these two days, the opportunity to launch nuclear weapons had also exceeded twenty. ... Since the start of the war, nearly seventy nuclear weapons, including ones with megaton-range yields, had been used, causing unprecedented destruction in human history. The Blood Demon cant hold on any longer! Not only did the top echelon of the Global United Front think so, even the propaganda directed at the civilians conveyed the same message. Now is the darkest hour just before the dawn! Hold on, victory is coming soon! This is the Blood Demons final madness! Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Listen, the cheers of victory have begun! Ending the war, a new era awaits ahead for each of us! Dawn is near! In such circumstances, whether it was the soldiers at the front or the people tirelessly engaged in industrial production and military logistics behind the lines, everyone was gritting their teeth, trying to endure through this most fierce and equally difficult period. At least one thing was certain. After ending this war, the world would enter an entirely new post-war era, where a variety of inconceivable technologies would dramatically transform peoples lives! And not just technology. In domains not known to most, the research concerning the Extraordinary Path of Cultivation had yielded exciting results. Though its true that cultivation required consuming basic Extraordinary Elements, such as Spirit Stones and Demon Crystals purchased from the Mall, compared to directly using cultivation resources to increase individual strength, it was still infinitely cheaper! The path of cultivation for all people might still have its ups and downs, but it could already accommodate the cultivation needs of at least several million people! You know, Shen Hao wasnt the only one with points; aside from him, most of the Chosen Ones had been participating in this Blood Demon war as well. Their Points Mall Levels might be far inferior to Shen Haos, but to buy items like Spirit Stones didnt require a high-level Points Mall, including some of the most basic cultivation resources used to assist in cultivation. In other words, these massive but previously less useful points now played a significant role in the base foundation of the Extraordinary Path within the entire civilization. This situation indeed excited some people tremendously, even more so than the average person, anticipating the world after victory. However, the darkness before dawn is often the darkest time. The Blood Demons cost-ignorant deployment might truly be their final madness, but this madness also brought immense pressure to the soldiers on the frontline. Mad, truly mad! Major Paddys sixth commander was bellowing in front of him. These Blood Demons have definitely gone mad; this charge has lasted for over fifty hours! At least five thousand, no! Seven thousand Blood Demons have targeted us here. Damn it, we are just a small defensive position! What good does it do them to capture this place at such a high cost? What in the world are they trying to accomplish? What else can they do, Major? They are sending themselves to death, Paddy slowly blew out a ring of smoke, Didnt you listen to the morning news? The Blood Demons know theyre beaten. These low-level subordinates are just like clone soldiers; if not sent to the battlefield to be expended, what else? Are they going to hand over points to our Savior? The Major, looking at Paddys nonchalant demeanor, twitched at the corner of his eye. When he had arrived at this position and learned that there was a new recruit here who had been involved in the Hua Da Mountain campaign from the first day and had survived till now, he was utterly astonished. In the biggest war meat grinder in human history, the survival number of the first batch of new recruits was even less than one percent! Out of a hundred, only one person survived, and among those who survived, at least seventy percent were because they were injured and sent to the rear. Those who still remained on the battlefield were one in three hundred! And here was one of them. The nickname Lucky Paddy was truly well-deserved. But even more fatal, this guy had already lost five commanders! An average of one dead every three days! Paddy, I must remind you, the Major gritted his teeth and said viciously, you are already a Captain. If I am sacrificed, you will have to take over as Major! Paddy jolted, shouting in a panic, Dont even think about it! The rest of the soldiers burst into hearty laughter. Even on such an intense frontline battlefield, peoples instincts drove them to seek anything that could alleviate tension and stress. There is no doubt that in this position, Paddy is such a thing. Actually, Paddys mindset had already changed. Initially, he thought as long as he killed more than ten Blood Demons, he could die, but now he had killed more than thirty Blood Demons and didnt want to die anymore. He wanted to live and go back to see that new era talked about in the news! Everyone, we won against the Blood Demons wielding twenty guns, now facing these weaponless ones that can only flail their ugly tentacles, can we still lose? Paddy stood up, yelled at everyone under the roar of cannon fire, For humanity, for the new era! For the new era! everyone yelled together. Even though a shell fell among a few people not far away and exploded in mid-air into a rain of blood, the soldiers had only to fight. Situations like this were not uncommon on battlefields around the world. Especially as a critical region in the war, the West State had seen a significant rise in casualties on its battlefields after they had initially begun to decrease significantly. Even in some areas, the Blood Demons nearly broke through the defense lines several times, only to be barely held back by Shen Haos emergency support, but even so, numerous Blood Demons successfully penetrated to the rear, causing considerable losses to some people in the cities. It was only now that the main industries of the West State were continuously moving towards the East, preventing the impact from expanding to the logistical side of the war. But even so, the war had indeed come to its most difficult time. A large number of soldiers fell just before dawn. During such times, Shen Hao had not even a moment to breathe. He had even become accustomed to commuting back and forth on a fighter jet and could sleep even while accelerating under a twenty G load. The mall had already officially reached White Level 12 a few days prior, and the accumulated points had now reached a whopping 1.4 billion! However, although the products in the White Level 12 mall had been upgraded once again, the change they brought to the battlefield was not as pronounced as before. After all, on the frontline battlefields, humanitys advantage was continuously expanding with a large number of newly produced weapons and equipment being deployed, leaving the Blood Demons with only their numerical advantage. However, the tens of millions of Blood Demon Subordinates obtained from the southern region of the West State were mostly low-level and were rapidly being depleted now. The remaining number was estimated to be less than twenty-five million. As for the Northern Alliance, since it was closer to the East, the largest and most advanced military factory in the world, it received even more weapons support than the East and, combined with the fact that many powerful nations there were less damaged, the situation was actually better than that of the West State. The Blood Demons are in their death throes, Shen Xing gave the same opinion as the headquarters. Perhaps some people see this as a turnaround against the odds, turning what seemed like a hopeless war into a successful victory, successfully preserving their civilization. It was a great victory. However, to Shen Hao, this development was nothing out of the ordinary. Adding the first two cheats he had in the early stages, the number of cheats he used in this trial had reached a total of six. Winning this war was only normal, really losing it, or even fighting evenly matched, would actually be abnormal. But even so, out of the global population of seven billion, the number of casualties in this first trial had already exceeded a hundred million. Even though nearly a hundred million of them were concentrated in the West State and Northern Alliance, it was still a massive catastrophe. And this was just the first trial. I hope the cheers after the victory last a bit longer, Shen Hao thought to himself as he came to another battlefield, summoned lightning, and continuously attacked the Blood Demons on the battlefield. He could even hear the cheers of the numerous human soldiers below. Deafening, pervasive! In this war, thunder had become his symbol. Even common, ordinary thunderous weather would boost the morale of human soldiers and strike fear into the Blood Demons. Thunder God, Universal Salvation Thunder Lord, Thunder God, and many other titles were bestowed upon him. His prestige and influence had grown markedly with each support mission, each battle victory. Especially for the soldiers on the frontline. Many had even discarded their crosses and carried propaganda images of Shen Hao, hoping for a bit of protection. Indeed, multiple heroes had emerged in this war. Including several of Shen Haos teammates, especially those responsible for combat, each had their outstanding performances. Liu Ruoxi even received the title Blade Goddess, which spread from the frontline to the rear, becoming widely known in the West State. Even among the ordinary soldiers, numerous Combat Heroes emerged. However, Shen Hao was different. His strength, his performance, his importance were simply too pronounced. Already beyond the category of hero. Chapter 103 - 103: The Big Battle is Coming! Chapter 103: Chapter 103: The Big Battle is Coming! Even in the rears propaganda, Shen Hao was no longer called a Hero. The title Savior was the most common, with some media even recklessly using names such as Guardian God, Human Guardian, God Incarnation, and God of Mankind. From the high-level human authorities to the front-line soldiers and ordinary citizens, a common understanding had already formed in everyones hearts. Shen Hao was the most powerful trump card of their civilization! He was also their greatest confidence! For the Blood Demon to turn the tables under such a trend, the greatest possibilities are only two, Dong Gong emphasized in his report at the time, One is that they have acquired a significant number of nuclear weapons, and second, there is a problem on your side. Undoubtedly, both possibilities were not highly feasible. ... The Blood Demon indeed parasitized many human scientists and also plundered half of the industrial capacity of the West State. However, aside from the unreasonable support from the Point Mall, the development of technology and industrial production followed a basic logic. When West State evacuated from the south, they took or destroyed a large amount of nuclear weapons, leaving not much to the Blood Demon, and these were protected under strict encryption, not just available for immediate use. The only way they could acquire nuclear weapons in a short time was to dismantle those unprocessed weapons, extract the raw materials, and then remake them. This required time. Moreover, during this period of war, those large industrial areas they had captured were mostly destroyed remotely. As for dealing with Shen Hao Some analyses believe that the Blood Demon increasing their offensive at no cost during this time is most likely to tie you down at the front line, seeking an opportunity, Dong Gong also mentioned this point, Some high-level officers of the Global United Front think that when the advantages and disadvantages at the front line start to reverse, you could actually retreat to the rear to rest, or move to the Northern Alliance battlefield where the situation is easier to control. This voice was actually not small. Perhaps at the beginning, Shen Haos personal strength had a crucial role on the frontline battlefield as an essential force to block the Blood Demons offensive. But now, as various new weapons were produced and deployed, Shen Haos main purpose on the frontline had become to gain points, reduce sacrifices, and boost morale. His significance in the development of civilization seemed even more prominent. Realizing that the Blood Demons final struggle might very well be aimed at Shen Hao, the voices hoping he could temporarily retreat from the West State frontline were indeed numerous. The importance of the White Level 12 Point Mall to the development of civilization could not be compared to a frontline battleground whose outcome trends were becoming clearer. However, Shen Hao refused. Upgrading the mall also needs a large number of points, and theres no place better than the frontline to obtain them. Moreover, once I leave the frontline, the Blood Demon certainly have other methods, and if they really target me, they will naturally create a situation that only I can handle, he said. Indeed, many people in the rear were not aware of the terror of high-level Extraordinary Individuals. But Shen Hao was aware. The Blood Demon still had their trump cards, and just like humans knew how to concentrate points on one individual, the Blood Demon understood it too. The growth rate of the Mothers strength was determined by the number and quality of its Subordinates. If those tens of millions of Blood Demon Subordinates were all accumulated onto one Mother. Then, what would the growth rate of this Blood Demon Mothers strength reach? Shen Hao did not know. But he understood that once he left the frontline, the Blood Demon Mother would definitely appear massively on the battlefield, and such a group of Extraordinary Individuals with strength at least at Level 8, perhaps even higher, would be enough to deliver a crushing blow to the already pressured frontline. Dont worry about my safety, Shen Hao spoke once more, The decision I made is not based on confidence or arrogance but on reality. I am not without trump cards; in fact, I have more than one. If the Blood Demon places their hopes on me, I will bring them true despair. Understood, I will convey your stance, Dong Gong said no more. In fact, as one of the closest people to Shen Hao, his confidence in Shen Hao was the strongest. Many things were also only clear to him. What Shen Hao showed to ordinary people was just the tip of the iceberg; his entire being was shrouded in great mystery, making it impossible for others to see even the tip of the iceberg despite their utmost efforts. Dong Gong even suspected that Shen Haos Talent was not just a Golden Legend but a myth! As the Savior in all humanitys hearts, this sense of mystery rather provided a great sense of security. However, just half an hour after finishing the communication, Dong Gongs communication was again connected. Captain, you were right, the Blood Demon indeed created a situation where you have to interveneHua Da Mountain battlefield is collapsing at an alarming rate! Dong Gongs tone had become notably hurried, Ten minutes ago, a group of extremely powerful Blood Demons appeared in various parts of Hua Da Mountain and led a large army to break through. Our frontline positions had no resistance at all. Some of the footage transmitted shows that these Blood Demons individually overpowered the positions. They are definitely Blood Demon Mothers, numbering over fifty! This sudden turn of events indeed shocked those commanders of the Global United Front who had been very confident. They were well aware that the Blood Demon Mother possessed extraordinary powers, but in their understanding, the Blood Demon Mother was utterly crushed in front of Shen Haothey didnt possess the power to confront Shen Hao alone! But obviously, this perception had been shattered. Just a single Blood Demon Mother was able to defeat an area controlled by humans armed with new weapons and with a defensive position manned by thousands! And it did so with ease! Moreover, with a large number of level 5 and level 6 Blood Demons, the rate of collapse of the front line far exceeded their imagination! Its a bit faster than I imagined, Shen Hao slightly narrowed his eyes, order the soldiers to conduct a comprehensive retreat, the Chosen One doesnt need to be sent out, they are targeting me. It seems they want to start the final battle ahead of time. This was actually a wise choice, as the number of Blood Demon Mothers was rapidly being depleted at the frontline, and they still could not find new hosts to parasitize. This would inevitably slow down their growth in strength, whereas Shen Hao had been crazily harvesting points in the battlefield. With the continuous upgrades of the Point Mall, his power was only growing faster. The Blood Demons could not afford to delay any longer. Yes! Dong Gong did not utter any superfluous words, simply executing Shen Haos orders with absolute precision. The next moment, all soldiers on the main trunk of the battlefield in the Hua Da Mountains received the order to urgently retreat. Whats happened? Paddy was also among those retreating, but he was more perplexed, We just repelled the Blood Demons assault, why are we retreating? And theres no order to destroy the weapons, are we leaving these high-tech weapons for the Blood Demons? The order is absolute, obey the order, Paddy! The Major shouted, Start up your exoskeletons at full power! Aside from ten units of ammunition and five microwave grenades, leave everything else behind. Dont make me repeat it! We only have eight minutes to retreat! The similarly bewildered soldiers nevertheless quickly began to move. The exoskeletons they wore gave them great support; with just a light jump, they could leap seven to eight meters, easily navigating the rugged mountain terrain. With these devices, they were not even afraid of Blood Demons assaults, as even in close quarters combat, they had a chance to turn the tables. However, at this moment, they were only used to speed up the retreat. But just then, a tremendous rumbling sound suddenly came from the ground. Some soldiers even lost their footing and fell hard, rolling down the mountain slope. Whats going on? Was that an earthquake? It doesnt sound like cannon fire! Look over there! God, what are those? Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A soldier, following the source of the rumbling and loud noise, looked towards the lower part of the nearby mountains. There were gigantic rock giants, each at least twenty meters tall! And there were easily over a hundred of them! Despite their seemingly heavy bodies, they moved swiftly, some even taking the form of huge tigers, gorillas, and wolves, running wildly through the mountains at incredible speeds! Though bullets and artillery fire continued to hit from various positions, they were utterly useless against these rock giants, which were not living beings. Whether it was freezing, microwaves, or even sound waves, the damage inflicted on them was extremely limited, and even when some of the artillery did have an effect, the shattered parts would reassemble right before their eyes! Retreat! Retreat! Retreat! The Majors voice even became shrill all of a sudden. He didnt need to say anymore, everyone else already knew that they couldnt handle these creatures. At that moment, an even more enormous roar arose, and the sound of warplane engines filled the air as jets carrying heavy weapons arrived to provide support, dropping bombs methodically. They were obviously well-prepared, armed with relatively primitive weapons, the entire area erupted into a sea of flames in an instant; the massive explosions echoed through the mountains, causing a continuous ringing in everyones ears. Had they resolved it? Paddy and some of the warriors watched as they retreated. But the next moment, a dark, laser-like beam of light shot from a far distance, hitting a warplane with terrifying accuracy, followed by a second beam, a third What in the world is this? someone couldnt help but scream. Its the Blood Demon Mothers! the Major answered everyone, This group of Blood Demon Mothers have broken through, more Blood Demons are following behind! Its time for the final battle! the thought resonated in the minds of Paddy and many others! Chapter 104 - 104: Meaningless Struggle Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Meaningless Struggle About the Blood Demon Mother, these front-line soldiers actually knew quite a bit. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was the first Blood Demon to invade this world, also the manipulator behind the parasitic behavior of Blood Demons, controlling all the Blood Demon Subordinates with formidable power. However, it was suppressed decisively by their Savior, known as the God of Mankind, the strongest among the Chosen Ones, and dared not appear on the battlefield. If it ever appeared, it would often be dealt with swiftly. Hence, these front-line soldiers didnt really know how powerful the Blood Demon Mother actually was; they only knew that their numbers were limited, totaling only two hundred thirty-two. Eliminating all these Blood Demon Mothers meant essentially ending this war! And now, these mothers had appeared, clustering together! ... What this meant was clear as daythe horde of monsters had realized their decline and were desperately making their last stand! If they could just eliminate them, if they could just end this war! All the soldiers grew restless in that instant, their hearts beating faster, their desire for victory overshadowing everything else at this moment! When is our Savior coming? Paddy bellowed at the Major. Eight minutes! Theres a countdown on your terminals! The Majors voice trembled, evidently as overcome with excitement as everyone else, but he still maintained the basic calm expected of an officer, But this isnt for us to engage in. Our current mission is to evacuate, to run! Those fighter jets are here to support our withdrawal! The moment his words fell, a blinding light suddenly erupted in the distance. And not just one, a second and third consecutively! Those were the explosions of nuclear weapons! Behind these Blood Demon Mothers, over ten million Blood Demons were accelerating towards this location. Including the Blood Demons from other battle zones, all the Blood Demons from the south had practically swarmed out, totaling an astonishing twenty-five million! Even under satellite surveillance, Blood Demons that should have remained in factories for weapon production were also surging out! The soldiers had a good sense of it; this indeed was the ultimate battle, at least on the Western State battlefield! If the Western State war was won, it could already signify the countdown to the doomsday of Blood Demons! At this time, the military headquarters no longer counted losses. Taking advantage of the unprecedented concentration of the Blood Demon army, they frenziedly threw nuclear weapons and missiles, launching everything they could. Almost all fighter jets and bombers took off, and all drones were fully operated, engaging in free-attack mode deep behind enemy lines! If it werent for the need to consider over three million soldiers retreating and the issue of nuclear radiation, someone would even consider densely bombing the entire Hua Da Mountain Range with nuclear weapons! However, the formidable power of the Blood Demon Mothers was also shocking. Apart from Shen Hao, the performances of most of the human Chosen Ones fell far behind these Blood Demons, especially the one controlling the Stone Man. It was impossible to locate it specifically, and being concentrated in such mountain ranges, even nuclear bombings might not resolve the issue! This massive mountain range was a natural nuclear defense barrier! Additionally, with a large number of front-line soldiers under threat, Shen Hao was right; the Blood Demons indeed were creating an environment that forced him to intervene, or else the Blood Demons really had a chance to break through, entering the north on a large scale! However, Shen Hao naturally would not fear. Since the Blood Demons had challenged him, he would meet it with absolute power! The travel time was even openly released by him; all the soldiers retreating at the front line could see the countdown to his arrival on their personal terminals! Some soldiers trembled with excitement. Even someone like Paddy, an old soldier, felt the same! Although the power displayed by the Blood Demon Mothers was terrifying, in their hearts, Shen Hao was absolutely invincible! Three minutes! Three minutes! Paddy screamed while frantically running. He was not the only soldier like this. At this moment, millions at the front line were calling for Shen Haos arrival. And the Blood Demon Mothers also closely monitored, anxiously aware. Hes coming! Hes indeed coming! The future of civilization depends on this battle! It must be possible, the leader is Level 11! Hes in the second stage of the Extraordinary Path! Second Stage of the Purple Level Talent! Indeed, the Blood Demons had waited up to now for various preparations, but equally because they were waiting for their leader to cross this level! According to the Civilization Trials division of levels, Level 10 was a stage. Level 11, already in the second stage of the Extraordinary Path! Upon reaching this stage, their leader could even withstand nuclear attacks to some extent. After all, his Talent was the Purple Epic Earth King! Not only could he control the earth, but as long as he stood upon it, his power would continuously strengthen! In addition, he was also aided by over fifty powerful mothers, indeed their strongest force! Two minutes! One minute! As the countdown was about to reach its end, both the Blood Demons and humans tensed up at the same moment. Here it comes! Indeed, it had come. At the moment when the fighter jet had slowed to just supersonic speed, Shen Hao had already retracted the jet and was unrestrainedly unleashing his Thunder power. At this moment, thick bolts of lightning wildly snaked and twisted across the sky. Then, at a certain instant, all the lightning converged and thundered towards the ground! The massive sound of thunder even drowned out the noise of missile explosions! Shen Hao, in such an invincible pose, powerfully declared his arrival! All the front-line warriors erupted in a cheer like a mountain tsunami, with countless people excited to the point of reddened faces, even hysterical! In their hearts, the arrival of the Savior meant that the war was about to embrace its final victory! At this moment, Shen Hao, with a powerful force, initially blasted a few conspicuous Blood Demons, and then focused his gaze on the most evident Blood Demon! Hiding thousands of meters underground. he squinted, the map clearly marking out those dozens of Blood Demons deep underground, The strength isnt bad, reached the job transfer stage? Is this your trump card? You think this can stop me? He descended with rolling thunder, Dominator pressure fully unleashed! Those Stone Men, which even missiles hadnt completely destroyed, crumbled and scattered in this instant! Because Shen Hao would not allow their existence! The Sovereign does not merely dominate living beings. I dominate all things! The earth as well! Shen Hao spread his arms, a huge phantom appeared behind him, and the whole earth trembled, the Blood Demon Commander, known as the Earth King, terrifyingly realized that this stretch of earth was no longer under its control! Infinite soil and rocks pressed towards them, seemingly eager to deliver this group of ants directly to the Sovereign! It should be known that it was at Level 11! A strong being who had entered the second major stage of Transcendence, who could easily destroy a city single-handedly! Quick! Help me! the Blood Demon Commander roared. Actually, it didnt need to shout; the ten or so carefully chosen Blood Demon Mothers around it had already unleashed all their powers! Some were auxiliary, crazily enhancing the Blood Demon Commanders power, some were defensive, raising barriers, fully blocking the earths press, and even those controlling vibrations and sound waves, sending stunning ripples from underground, trying to disturb Shen Hao! These Blood Demon Mothers were the weakest at Level 9, the strongest at Level 10! They were the strongest among the Blood Demons, each maintaining over a million subordinates for a long time! However, it was useless! Utterly ineffective! All the force couldnt reach Shen Hao; they dissipated in smoke the moment they got close, and all resistance was equally futile! How about the second major stage of Extraordinary Levels? What about the Purple Epic Talent? Before coming here, the Blood Demon Commander thought their chances of winning were greater, but at this very moment when they really faced Shen Hao, it finally confirmedthis was not simply Golden Legendary power! Myth! This is a myth! The Blood Demon Commander roared fiercely, even hysterical to the extreme in this moment, This is unfair! This is unfair! Merely a few thousand Chosen Ones! Why have a myth? It could not accept such a defeat! This completely unreasonable defeat! But the truth was so, in front of a myth, what so-called advantage of a high stage level was utterly meaningless! The meaning of myth is to break all rules! Furthermore, Shen Hao had reached Level 10! His talent was not entirely of Battle Type, but it also brought powerful aspects beyond battle, such as the speed of strength improvement, all resources within his body were digested at the fastest and perfect speed, if not for expecting a job transfer type plugin, he would have completed the job transfer early, reaching the Second Stage as well. But now, it was enough. The Second Stage is indeed strong, but appearing before me, the outcome is already destined. Shen Hao indifferently watched the struggles of these few Blood Demon Mothers. His eyes, filled with starry light, reflected the demise of the Blood Demons. And in this moment of getting even closer, all mothers lost their right to struggle, quickly escalating before Shen Hao. However, when one of the Blood Demons trembled, spitting out a huge figure from its mouth, Shen Hao suddenly laughed. Indeed, it was a nuclear weapon, already prepared in advance. The countdown had precisely reached the final second! Obviously, it had calculated the timing with its last shred of consciousness. Futile struggle. Shen Hao vanished in an instant. It was the Escape Talisman! The next moment, a massive small sun lit up dazzlingly in the valley, the terrifying light and heat radiation and shock wave destroying everything around, even the soldiers who had escaped miles away turned back in horror, watching the rising giant mushroom cloud and the overwhelming waves rolling in. For that moment, everyones hearts tightened. Chapter 105 - 105: Trial Ends! Chapter 105: Chapter 105: Trial Ends! People knew what was happening on that battlefield, the previous countdown, and the arrival of thunder had explained everything. And now, it was the most powerful weapon of human civilization! Under that light, as massive as an artificial sun, no living being could survive. Some soldiers even collapsed entirely on the ground, unable to even flee, simply staring blankly at the rising mushroom cloud, their minds blank. Had God fallen? Inside the command center of the Global United Front, there was even more chaos. ... Numerous anxious, even trembling voices mixed together. This is not a low-yield nuclear weapon! The signal is being jammed, we cant make contact! Send someone to investigate! Dont panic! Lets not panic first! Focus all satellites there, focus them all! Compared to the frontline soldiers or the civilians in the rear, they could understand more about the significance of Shen Haos presence, that the death of several dozen Blood Demon Mothers did not signify the end of the war, victory would only come as everyone believed if Shen Hao was still alive! Not to mention, the Blood Demon crisis was very likely just the beginning. Human civilization simply could not afford the consequences of losing Shen Hao! But just then, Someone with good eyesight suddenly cried out. Everyone, over there! Everyones gaze instantly turned to where he was pointing, and countless satellites focused at the same time. They could clearly see, in the lower right corner, a vast shock wave suddenly dispersed, as if blocked by an invisible barrier, and a figure emerged from that still rising fierce sun! It was Shen Hao! Even though the satellite hadnt zoomed in yet, everyone knew clearly, this was Shen Hao! A moment later, its uncertain who started it, but a huge cheer echoed throughout the entire command center, and countless people from different countries and regions excitedly embraced each other! Because they all knew, from the moment Shen Hao emerged from the nuclear explosion, the war was won! The Blood Demons in the Western Region would have no power to resist anymore, the remaining Blood Demon Mothers were merely clinging to life, this disaster-laden, massive loss bearing war, just one and a half months from the start, was finally nearing its end! The front-line soldiers also received the news not long afterwards. This was a victory for humanity, a victory for the Savior! They, would soon be able to go home! Then it was the turn of people in the rear, numerous news outlets, countless televisions, countless radios, all announced this victory at the same time, and the satellite image of Shen Hao emerging from the nuclear explosion became the best publicity. Countless people watched this scene filled with shock and excitement. Even though the Global United Front did not use complete victory as their slogan, the war was still continuing, but this victory made everyone deeply feel the approaching victory! More than fifty Blood Demon Mothers were dead, nearly five million Blood Demons were completely annihilated, and the remaining twenty million Blood Demons had lost their commander and their way out, plunging into great panic! Human armies, in some areas, even began to advance, starting to reclaim lost land! Even the comprehensive conscription in the Western Region had ended starting today! They were really about to win! Many people even screamed as they left their homes, rushing into the streets to express their emotions in various ways, especially the crowds in the northern part of the Western Region, this excitement, this joy, simply could not be expressed by any language! Although the Blood Demon War had started for less than two months, too many people had died, and the world even fell into fear of the Blood Demons at one point, many enduring the pain of losing loved ones and losing their futures. And now, this shadow that was mending in the hearts of all humanity, was finally beginning to dissipate, dawn was emerging! However, the joy and cheering of the people did not affect what was happening at the front. Shen Hao was seizing the current window of opportunity, frantically gathering points. With over twenty million Blood Demons still in the south, some aimlessly clueless, some frantically fleeing, all these Blood Demons were to be eliminated, and in Shen Haos eyes, this was billions of points! The situation in the Northern Alliance was not as bad as here, with only a little over ten million people lost, even less remaining. Moreover, Shen Hao did not know how the Civilization Trial judged the pass through the trial. This might just be the last opportunity to gather points. No need to throw nuclear weapons or missiles anymore, just let the troops set up defenses in the rear, and let all these points converge on me alone, Shen Hao said unapologetically to Dong Gong. No problem, thats also the opinion from headquarters, Dong Gongs tone was notably more relaxed, When the nuclear explosion occurred, it really gave a lot of people a scare, I heard some of the older ones nearly had a stroke. Its not something unexpected, the ways Blood Demons can threaten me are just these, Shen Hao was somewhat helpless about this, Besides, I have already said I have a trump card. A trump card that can ignore a close-range nuclear blast? Dong Gong laughed, The scene of you walking out from the center of a nuclear explosion did shock many, it even directly eliminated some unnecessary post-war troubles, as some people had previously shown a subtle attitude toward imposing some restrictions on the Chosen One, but now theres no more talk about that. Heh heh. Shen Hao chuckled softly. This was actually an unexpected effect. Because he didnt know that a satellite would happen to capture that scene, and in reality, he didnt walk out of a nuclear explosion, but walked into it. After using the Escape Talisman to avoid the center of the nuclear explosion, the remaining shock waves no longer posed a great threat to him, and he walked back only to find that some relatively remote Blood Demon Mothers were still alive. Controlling a Level 8 to 9 Blood Demon Mother could indeed accrue points comparable to controlling tens of thousands of Blood Demon Subordinates, and even get a chance for a drop of Purple Epic Level loot, which would indeed be a pity to waste. Actually, Shen Haos gains this time were quite substantial. Especially that Blood Demon that had reached the Second Stage of the Transcendent, which provided him a Purple Epic ability ball and two pieces of Purple Epic equipment. One of them was even a Purple Level 11 Protection Magic Treasure. [Moonlight Mirror] Square-shaped, crafted entirely of ice crystal, emitting a subdued blue glow, adorned with moonlight patterns, with a sun pattern at the center, it looked quite exquisitely beautiful. When Shen Hao returned to the nuclear blast area, he relied on this piece of equipment to block the remaining thermal radiation and shock waves. It must be said, the equipment from the Second Stage was indeed out of the ordinary, and it somewhat compensated for his deficiencies. With this item, even if the Blood Demons still controlled a large number of anti-aircraft weapons, they could not threaten him anymore. The other piece of Purple equipment was somewhat ordinary, just Level 10, considered an accessory, with a skill that allows for a short-term burst of constitutional strength. The ability ball wasnt very useful either, able to control a type of Destruction Beam which somewhat duplicated the Thunder. One could only say that his loot luck was fairly average; fighting across a rank, its normal to expect even a chance at Golden Legendary Treasures dropping. Better to hurry and gather some points. Even if the Civilization Trial had ended, points were still crucial. Shen Hao sped up, wielding the Moonlight Mirror, recklessly harvesting points, using Sovereign whenever possible instead of Thunder. This was indeed the doomsday for Blood Demons. They actually hadnt lost all of their command, still retaining twenty to thirty Blood Demon Mothers in the rear, these Blood Demon Mothers were not very strong, but they were still Mothers after all. According to the worst-case scenario predicted by the Blood Demon Commander, it would be mutual destruction with Shen Hao, in which case, these remaining Blood Demon Mothers would maximize their use. They would carry the hope for the revival of the Blood Demon civilization. However, they were now profoundly experiencing the presence of doomsday. The human army had stopped advancing, but their gathering together just provided Shen Hao the convenience to wildly harvest points; within just one day, millions of Blood Demon Subordinates were lost, the next day another few million, within just four to five days, less than three million Blood Demon Subordinates were frantically fleeing on the land, yet they had nowhere to escape. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In these days alone, Shen Hao had accumulated over eighty billion points! Not only did the twenty billion points required for White Level 13 get fully satisfied, but also the fifty billion points needed for White Level 14, and even the hundred billion points for White Level 15 were reached! This was White Level 15! It exceeded his current level by a whole five stages! However, just as Shen Hao had just opened the Level 15 Mall, pumped and ready to completely harvest all the points of Western Region, then move to Northern Alliance to clear the remaining seven to eight million Blood Demons there, the Chosen One panel suddenly sent a notification. Not just him, every Chosen One around the world received the same notification. [Trial ends, congratulations, you have protected your civilization in the first Civilization Trial, please check the rewards] [The next stage will enter a brief resting period, please take the time to rest up, and prepare for the next Trial] [Note: During the resting period, all Chosen Ones will be unable to earn points, but all functions of the mall will remain accessible] The Trial has ended? Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, but there are clearly over ten million Blood Demons left unresolved, and at least sixty Blood Demon Mothers still remain, However, this judgment to end seems to have occurred after I opened the Level 15 Mall. Undoubtedly, the Civilization Trial was not designed to end with the complete annihilation of one side. At least this one wasnt. Shen Hao speculated that the criterion was likely based on the determination that the Blood Demon side could no longer pose a fatal threat to humans. Even if the remaining Blood Demons staged a comeback, it wouldnt be because of the Trial, but due to human errors. Also, clearly, this is to prevent civilizations from dragging the Trial on indefinitely! Chapter 106 - 106: Generous Trial Rewards! Chapter 106: Chapter 106: Generous Trial Rewards! Actually, some members of the Global United Front have already started considering post-war issues these days. Especially since there is a possibility of facing the next trial. Even the first trial, with Shen Hao being an existence on a different plane from all other Chosen Ones, still caused immense damage to human civilization. Some found it hard to imagine what the next trials would entail. In such a situation, stalling the trial as much as possible became one of the more prominent opinions amongst many voices. Even Shen Hao was seriously considering it. ... Whether leaving behind a portion of the Blood Demons, or simply those from the Northern Alliance, could they delay the trial while controlling the damage incurred. Let alone stalling for decades, even if it were just a few years, it would suffice for human civilization to develop madly through the aid of the Chosen One Mall. Technology, industry, population, and even research into the Extraordinary Path all required time. But clearly, this kind of loophole was immediately erased by this announcement. Even if Shen Hao didnt upgrade the mall, as human civilization continued to grow stronger, it could still potentially lead to the formal conclusion of the trials. It seems such simple loopholes arent easy to exploit, Shen Hao frowned slightly. However, with this in mind, the Blood Demons couldnt be left behind; they had to be cleared away as quickly and comprehensively as possible. Otherwise, who knew whether these creatures might seek to make their presence felt after the next trial commenced. Shen Hao turned his attention back to the rewards listed. Aside from the mall, were there other rewards for making it through the trial? He opened the details of the rewards with some anticipation. [Calculating] This line of text appeared briefly before quickly changing. [Number of surviving individuals from the civilization: 97.1%, Evaluation: S] [Degree of ecological preservation of the civilization: 91.5%, Evaluation: A] [Civilization Level Growth Evaluation: A] [Overall Evaluation: S-] [Civilization rewards are as follows:] [1. The concentration of extraordinary elements within the planet increases to Level 10] [2. Based on the current path of civilization, ten each of Pocket World Blessed Lands, Magic Secret Realms, and Alien Relics will randomly emerge within the planet, with random levels, and the probability of the highest level reaching Fifteenth Level] [3. The number of Chosen One slots will double and will be distributed progressively] [Detected that your points are the highest in the civilization in this trial, please check the Chosen One rewards] Shen Hao looked at every word very seriously. It had to be said that the information revealed was substantial. The rewards for passing the trial were far greater than Shen Hao had anticipated! And, within them, there were both civilization rewards and Chosen One rewards. The three civilization rewardseach carried importance far beyond Shen Haos expectations. The first didnt need much explanation, at this moment, Shen Hao could actually feel some differences already taking place, Extraordinary Elements that didnt exist in their non-magical world were starting to arise, bit by bit. It seemed to be a relatively omnipotent force. It could be Spiritual Energy, it could be Magic Power, or it could be some other form of Extraordinary Power! This meant that the All People becoming Transcendent truly became a possibility, not just relying on purchasing Spirit Stones and Demon Crystals from the mall with points! Similarly, the second reward was somewhat beyond expectations. What exactly the Alien Relics were wasnt clear at the moment, but Pocket World Blessed Lands and Magic Secret Realms didnt need much explanation. These are not just extra lands; these are lands of extremely high value! Shen Hao was even somewhat impatient to go and see for himself. Not to mention, there was a chance of them being Fifteenth Level. That was the mid-tier of the Second Extraordinary Stage! Whether its a Fifteenth Level Pocket World Blessed Land, a Magic Secret Realm, or the so-called Alien Relics, they are bound to be extremely valuable. These are clearly thirty treasures! Treasures that hold great benefits for civilization and individuals alike! The last reward, the increased Chosen One slots, naturally goes without saying, although the exact number of these slots is unknown, even in a future where All People are Transcendent, the importance of Chosen Ones is still very significant! Not to mention points, the Talents possessed by Chosen Ones are already very powerful. Even a White Talent, put among ordinary people, is one in ten thousand. All the more so, the more Chosen Ones there are, the higher the probability of high-quality Talents appearing! Such rich trial rewards really do make a tempting offer for civilizations, Shen Hao didnt hide his joy, for everyone in the civilization, the richer the rewards, the better. The richer they are, the stronger the civilization will become, and the more capable it will be in facing the trials that lie ahead! At the very least, it brings a bit more hope for the future, rather than just endless despair. There are also Chosen One rewards still to check. Shen Hao looked at the last piece of information and without any hesitation, proceeded to view it. [Calculating] The same message appeared, then quickly changed again. [Chosen Ones points evaluation: SS] [Chosen One Strength Growth Evaluation: S+] [Chosen One Trial Contribution Evaluation: S+] [Final Evaluation: S+] S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Please select any five from the following rewards:] [1. Permanently obtain VIP1 status in the mall] [2. Receive two random Golden Legendary ability balls] [3. Receive one selectable Golden Legendary ability ball] [4. Receive two random Golden Legendary pieces of equipment] [5. Receive one selectable Golden Legendary piece of equipment] [6. Gain one new ability slot] [7. Gain one new ability slot] [8. Obtain five profession matching qualifications] [9. Obtain five profession matching qualifications] [10. Acquire one Chosen One building] [11. Obtain one contract extraction qualification] [12. Receive 100 Chosen One slots] [Note: There is no time limit for selection, please decide carefully] Twelve rewards to choose from, only five could be selected! Shen Hao meticulously reviewed all the rewards and found that aside from the VIP1 status, which he had already obtained through a cheat, the rest of the rewards seemed quite appealing. The ability balls and equipment need no further mention; all were of Golden quality! To think, he didnt even possess a single Golden quality ability ball or piece of equipment at the moment. Just by looking at the abilities from the Purple Epic level, one could deduce the strength of the Golden quality. The remaining rewards were also of significant importance. The fact that there were two of the same rewards indicated that it was possible to choose them twice. The ability slots were self-explanatory; two additional ability slots meant having two more powerful abilities! This would be an immense boost to personal strength. Profession matching qualifications were similar. Currently, it was uncertain whether there were related cheats, and without them, these ten additional matching opportunities could be his last guarantee to obtain a Mythical level profession! The Chosen One building and contract extraction were complete unknowns at the moment, without any intelligence, but given their presence here, they must not be bad. And then the last reward, the 100 Chosen One slots, may not seem much, but by their literal meaning, he could select any he wanted without prerequirements. That alone made the rewards significance substantial! In a future with the Civilization Trial, few could refuse the opportunity to become a Chosen One! For the Chosen One would become the center of the entire civilization! With such a selection of rewards, I indeed want them all, Shen Hao pondered for a moment, his eyes fixed on the note, deciding to hold off on making a choice for now. This note, which said there was no time limit, was clearly designed for the profession matching qualifications. If a Chosen One has not yet reached the level to match a profession, it would naturally be better to wait and see if one could get the desired profession before making a decision. But this also gave Shen Hao a chance to wait. The progress on his cheat panel was down to the last three days. He definitely had to make a choice related to the cheat. At this time, the Global United Front had also received this sudden news, and though it was somewhat unexpected, they were not panicked, as many things were quickly put under discussion and analysis. Shen Hao received a report on this as well. The Global United Front has decided to accelerate the Blood Demon war, aiming to reduce their numbers to a scale where they can no longer launch any war within the shortest time, Dong Gong was the first to relay this point, They suggest that you should now make a trip to the Northern Alliance, and leave the remaining Blood Demons for the army and other Chosen Ones to further encircle and suppress. Alright, Shen Hao agreed, as this was his intention as well. It wasnt that he no longer needed points and could just watch from the sidelines. After all, combating the Blood Demons was fundamentally for civilization, and even if it was for obtaining points, it was still for the sake of civilization. Shen Hao alone could not use that many points. The Blood Demon Mother poses a certain threat still. I will leave some equipment from the White Level 15 Mall here, as well as some resources, he glanced at the mall. Because he was waiting on the cheat, his strength had been stuck at Level 10 for some days, but under Second Stage resources, the levels of other Chosen Ones in his team were rapidly advancing. Especially his own team. They had reached an average of Level 8. With the Blood Demon Mothers having lost a large number of their offspring, their rate of strength increase had slowed down, and with their elite forces lost, they averaged at only about Level 8 to 9 strength. With the current strength of people like Song Cheng, they could completely handle it. Their advancement is quite significant, Dong Gong smiled, And with you as the leader, our team has six members ranked in the top ten of the global Chosen One points rankings. Oh? Shen Hao was somewhat surprised. He knew that during the entire war, every member of his team had made their own efforts. Especially the five main combatants. They each had made a name for themselves with their valiant deeds, gaining high recognition worldwide. But to think that all five were in the top ten? What rewards did they receive as Chosen Ones? Shen Hao asked out of curiosity. We have already drawn from members of the Analysis Department to assist with the analysis, Dong Gong reported, The specific choices of rewards vary, but there are a few that they all have. One of these is the upgrade of Talent Quality. Chapter 107 - 107: Other Planets? Chapter 107: Chapter 107: Other Planets? Talent Quality Upgrade? Shen Hao was truly surprised this time. Yes, we were also surprised, Dong Gong said with a smile. After all, the Chosen One interface had emphasized that Soul Talent is unchangeable. However, this is not a change but an upgrade, an Enhancement on the existing basis. For instance, your sisters Talent has been upgraded from Boxer to Boxing Sect. I see, Shen Hao understood. Thats indeed good news. This reward option must be selected. Blue Talent, compared to White Talent, is indeed a lot more powerful. Although abilities can compensate to a certain extent, Soul Talent and even profession are somewhat related. If there is an opportunity, it is natural to upgrade. The other four have also chosen this option. Theyre all graded A or B and can choose three or two options out of seven. However, it seems that only those with White Talent get this option. Joey from the West State also made it into the top ten with a B grade, but he cant upgrade his Talent to Purple Epic, Dong Gong said, his tone lacking much envy. ... He did not regret not choosing the field of combat. The job at hand was what he was best at. Moreover, in this Civilization Trial, Shen Hao had almost condensed a Divine Rank; many people envy his current job. Some even secretly described him as the Divines Attendant. Although it was in jest, as the Trials progressed and as Shen Hao grew stronger and continued to lead Human Civilization to overcome the Trials, it might not be so impossible that it becomes true one day. Dong Gong knew better than anyone that the world truly changed. Give me a detailed report on their evaluations and options, Shen Hao became somewhat interested. Yes, Dong Gong complied. With his report, Shen Hao also learned the specific rewards for Qiuyue and the others. Their points evaluation was all A grade, and their strength improvements were A grade too. Only their contributions were a bit lower: Qiuyue and Song Cheng had Bs while the other three had Cs. After all, it was only her and Song Cheng who had large-scale destructive powers, making point-gaining or battle support more efficient. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And their reward options, aside from improving Talent Quality, also included getting equipment, ability balls, and ability bars. However, the equipment was only Purple, and the ability bar could only increase by one spot. Moreover, they didnt have as many odd and peculiar items as Shen Hao, not even the chance for professional matching. Aside from the ability bar, pick equipment for the remaining choice, Shen Hao said. The Ability Ball Furnace function unlocked in the Level 9 Mall still poses a good chance of obtaining ability balls. This is also the opinion of the Analysis Department, Dong Gong said with a smile. What about your choice, group leader? Do you need the assistance of the Analysis Department? No, I wont need it for now, Shen Hao refused. Understood, Dong Gong didnt say anything more. In fact, the Analysis Department now estimated that there was at least a thirty percent probability that Shen Haos Talent was Mythical, and the remaining seventy percent probability was also far beyond the top-tier Golden Legendary Talent! His many performances, including point acquisition, equipment drops, and that incredulously huge detection range, were too strong. Especially since they learned from some captured Blood Demon Mothers that the Blood Demon Commander who presided over the ambush on Shen Hao that day had reached Level 11, which was the Second Stage on the Extraordinary Path. This represented a fundamental difference in life level compared to Level 10. Yet, in Shen Haos presence, it remained utterly powerless. This kind of gap, this kind of power, had surpassed their understanding. However, the more this was the case, nobody came to ask Shen Hao, not even proposals related to it. All data concerning Shen Hao, including some initially made public and some from his performance in this war, had been sealed as top secret. The Civilization Trial had made it clear that there wasnt much time to rest, and the next Trial would soon arrive. All of humanity, including them, needed Shen Hao, the true Savior. Are there any specific changes to this Civilization Reward? Shen Hao asked again. There are, Dong Gongs tone picked up, clearly excited. The domestic Cultivation Research Institute has already verified at the first opportunity that our world is continuously giving birth to Extraordinary Elements. Some experimental cultivators no longer need to hold Spirit Stones, Demon Crystals, or remain in man-made extraordinary environments. They can cultivate anywhere! Moreover, some experts have detected the effects of these Extraordinary Elements on people and objects. It may be weak now, but as the concentration increases further, the impact on the whole world, and even on every individual, will be enormous and far-reaching! Their planet was a material world devoid of Extraordinary Power, which had been verified in various ways when Chosen Ones first appeared. But now, everything was different. The possibility of All People becoming Transcendent was truly within reach! Even without widespread cultivation, these Extraordinary Elements would greatly benefit individuals. Current research has shown that living in such an environment for a long time would result in healthier bodies, longer lifespans, and possibly even greater chances of birthing unrecognized geniuses or heroes. To call it a reward was no mistake. This was a genuine Spiritual Energy revival, and a beneficial one at that, not the kind that would bring great harm! Even if it only rose to Level 10 for now, the performances of Level 8 to 9 Chosen Ones made this Level 10 worth looking forward to! We must also move swiftly in this area, even though we still prioritize technology, enhancing the strength of individual members of civilization is also essential, Shen Hao instructed. I have a premonition that future trials will not always be like this one, emphasizing the importance of the Chosen One. Its vital to develop the entire civilization comprehensively. Yes! I will convey your attitude, Dong Gongs expression also became slightly more serious. In fact, Shen Hao was reminded of the apocalyptic visions he initially saw in his dreams. Some involved gathering immense power within oneself, possessing strength that far surpassed the level of the entire civilization. But still, they were helpless in the face of certain trials. Endowed with power, yet unable to save ones own civilization. Since Shen Hao had a cheat, it was decided from the start that he would take a dual approach, aiming to be sovereign and wanting everyone to be like dragons! What about the Pocket World Blessed Land and Magic Secret Realm? Shen Hao asked again. This reward should also be very important. Weve started establishing an exploration system at the earliest opportunity, in the hope of finding them all as soon as possible, Dong Gong said with some anticipation. I dont know what exactly will be inside. It feels like fantasy has become reality. However, even if theyre empty, the mere addition of more space is already immensely valuable. If necessary, these seemingly hidden spaces could even become humanitys last line of defense. Although everyone hopes that day will never come, this reward indeed has the potential to become a trump card. Everyone has high expectations for it. Especially for the alien relics. The Global United Front even quickly assembled several teams comprised of top adventurers and explorers, hoping to search in places seldom visited by humans. According to humanitys past imaginations, such entities should also appear in those places. In short, they would scour the entire world to find them all. Keep searching. Once the remaining Blood Demons are dealt with, Ill also give it a try, Shen Hao said, also full of expectation. After ending the call, he didnt waste any time. He got on his own fighter jet and flew straight towards the Northern Alliance. Now, his fighter jet had also undergone several updates and upgrades, and what he was riding now was a single-person space shuttle, purchased from the White Level 15 Mall. Thats right, a genuine space shuttle! Nuclear fusion power, anti-gravity engine, easily breaking through the first and second cosmic velocities. Although its not bigonly about the size of an airliner carrying over a hundred passengersit doesnt have the curvature engine, superluminal engine, or even the jump engine found in science fiction works. But theres no big issue with a trip to the Moon. The level of technology far exceeds humanitys current aerospace standards. For intraplanetary travel, its incredibly fast. Moreover, its equipped with anti-load facilities for comfort. Even ordinary people could move around freely during acceleration processes involving dozens of times the gravitational load. Although it is just for private civilian use, therefore lacking weaponry or a huge cargo hold, for transportation, its a top-level enjoyment. The only regret is that the technology blueprint for this kind of shuttle has not yet appeared in the Level 15 Mall. But this has made some who are in the know very excited. After passing the trial and winning the war, what awaits humanity is indeed a new era! However, the ending of the trial and matters regarding the rewards are currently known only to the Chosen One and a select few, not yet disclosed to all people. After all, the war with the Northern Alliance is still not over, and there are still a substantial number of Blood Demons remaining in this world. When Shen Hao arrived at the Northern Alliance, he received an incredibly fervent welcome. The frontline warriors and the people still under the threat of the Blood Demons had been expecting him for too long. If not for the strict military control, the streets would likely be filled with enthusiastic fans. Shen Hao did not bother with making speeches or saying something in front of the camera; instead, he responded with actual action. In just a few hours, as night fell, he had slain over three million Blood Demons! After all, these Blood Demons were cornered into a not-so-widespread area. Once Shen Hao arrived, he could freely unleash full firepower. Until night fell, he received an urgent communication from Dong Gong. Team leader, look at the sky! Theres one close to the Moon! Upon hearing this, Shen Hao looked up and locked onto the Moon that had followed him here. And then, immediately, he saw the starstwo bright, very distinct and rather large stars! After losing a sky full of stars for over two and a half months, humanity finally saw stars in the dark night sky again. But this time, they were not the familiar ones. Instead, they were two strange, very close stars! What is that? A guess appeared in Shen Haos mind. Other planets? Chapter 108 - 108: Extraterrestrial Civilizations! Chapter 108: Chapter 108: Extraterrestrial Civilizations! In the previous month, the entire world was shaken by the appearance of the Blood Demon, but a month ago, the Star Jump event and the emergence of the Chosen One were the main events in the public eye. In such a short time, Shen Hao naturally wouldnt forget the fact that their entire planet had traveled to a brand-new universe. Within this universe, there were no stars, only that utterly different new sun in existence. With this understanding, the sudden appearance of two such stars was certainly abnormal. Are there still our satellites in outer space, and have they discovered anything? Shen Hao asked. Yes! Dong Gong quickly reported, Weve checked some of the satellite records and can almost confirm that these two planets appeared right at the moment the Civilization Trial concluded and, moreover, they are essentially in the same planetary orbit as ours! ... The same orbit? Shen Hao paused in surprise. Yes, the same orbit, Dong Gong continued, looking at the latest intelligence, Initial exploration and calculation results show that these two planets, in terms of size and density, are unlike ours. One is roughly four times the size of ours, while the other is about three-quarters our size. According to normal universal rules, they shouldnt possibly be exactly in the same orbital path around the sun. Normal universal rules? Shen Hao echoed, momentarily at a loss for words. Although his knowledge of astronomy was only amateur, he understood that under normal rules, the entire planet moving into another suns orbit couldnt happen without changes. The suns different parameters would bring a series of impactsgravity, distance, light heatwhich normally would bring catastrophic disasters to the entire planet, even to all civilization. This concern had already been omnipresent on the internet earlier, with many people believing it was a game played by gods. Even some thought that in this world, science had already died. However, the Blood Demon crisis had temporarily suppressed these voices. But there was no doubt that, with the resolution of the Blood Demon crisis, humans would ultimately have to face this entirely unfamiliar universe. In front of this sun, some things we once knew indeed no longer exist, Dong Gong continued, However, current observations indicate that both planets should be Life Planets. The larger one is wrapped in a thick atmosphere, making it impossible to observe its interior. However, the smaller one clearly shows oceans, land, forests, and even things resembling civilizations buildings. The experts believe there must be extraterrestrial civilizations on these two planets, and there is a high probability that they are related to our next Trial, although its unknown whether they are allies or enemies. However, they are most likely not civilizations that failed in the Trial like the Blood Demons. The distance was indeed very close. So close that even from finding a good observation point on the planets surface, one could see approximate colors, shapes, and even surface light through a telescope. This was enough to deduce quite a bit of information. Ironically: For a period of time, humanity had been searching for traces of extraterrestrial Life Planets; they wanted to know if humans were alone in the universe, but no one could have imagined that real extraterrestrial life planets would appear in such a way. Allies and enemies do not depend on us, nor on them, Shen Hao spoke more seriously, but on the specifics of the next Trial, just like us and the Blood Demon. In any case, we must continue what were doing, and quickly strengthen ourselves to be able to face any problem. Yes, Dong Gong also acknowledged Shen Haos attitude. Shen Hao didnt suggest finding a way to explore those two newly appeared planets, or even try to establish contact, much less send personnel to investigate directly. This indicated that for now, the only thing to do was to keep observing. Without the specifics of the next Trial, being too proactive could indeed have adverse effects. Moreover, this seemingly close distance was actually very far by human civilizations current technology; even using a space shuttle purchased from the Level 15 Mall, which is typically used within planetary ranges, could take many months to reach the destination. Communication ended. Shen Hao once again looked up at the two additional stars in the sky. The map cheat hadnt provided much information, so he didnt know what the appearance of these two planets meant, but in his initial dream about the coming doomsday, indeed more than one civilization appeared. Whether united in the face of apocalypse or waging war against each other, anything was possible. The only certain thing humanity was moving towards a stage with multiple civilizations, on a much broader scale. Strive on, Shen Hao controlled all his emotions, which included worry and anticipation. Nevertheless, as hed told Dong Gong, empowering oneself was indeed what needed to be done now. Shen Hao continued to clear the Blood Demons below. In fact, after the Trial ended and it was no longer possible to earn points, his map cheat also lost its effect temporarily, as this cheat worked on the principle of hacking into the Civilization Trials points data, marking real-time locations where points could be achieved or identifying noteworthy places. With no points available, it was naturally inoperative. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The cheat wasnt all-powerful but operated according to its own logic. Fortunately, the Blood Demon of the Northern Alliance had been contained within a certain range by the Human Alliance forces, so Shen Hao could still indulge in a killing spree without need for distinction. However, that night, experts werent the only ones who noticed those two stars in the sky. It was something anyone could see just by looking up. Even without waiting for dawn, just a few hours later, various opinions emerged online, including some clearer photos taken by amateur astronomers with expensive telescopes. Thats definitely a Life Planet! The smaller one even looks not much different from our own planet! Real extraterrestrial Life Planet! Real extraterrestrial civilization! After the Blood Demon, is it a planetary war? Shocking! Different planets on the same Sun orbit! What exactly is happening? Star Jump, Blood Demon, Chosen One, and now these suddenly appearing Life Planets, whats behind all this? Astronomy is dead! Physics is dead! This was the first time since the Blood Demon war began that other voices crowded the intelligence related to the war. But this was because this sudden event truly rattled everyones nerves! They were engaged in a brutal war with extraterrestrial life, having only just seen the approach of victory, and now, suddenly, two extraterrestrial civilizations appeared together with their planets? The impact was too great! If before the Blood Demon war many had fantasized about this being the beginning of an interstellar civilization, dreaming of peace, now, everyone was worried it might be the start of another, even larger scale war. Some even speculated that those two planets were the origin of the Blood Demon! Or that those two planets had been invaded and occupied by the Blood Demon. A variety of different voices swarmed in in a short time, and the dawning hope brought by the wars victory seemed once again obscured by clouds. After all, the Blood Demon war had caused immense losses to humanity; while it ultimately caused less than three percent of fatalities, this still exceeded two hundred million people! Just the West State alone suffered over 130 million casualties, nearly half of its entire population. The most powerful nation in recent global history was nearly destroyed in this war. The economic losses were incalculable. In such a situation, no one was unafraid of an even greater crisis, a larger war. The Global United Front even had to convene a public opinion crisis management meeting to discuss how to reassure people. However, at this time, Shen Haos voice reached the meeting. People just need an answer, Shen Hao said, The unknown is the greatest fear, but I believe that the vast majority within our civilization would not fear a challenge that is inevitable yet clearly visible. Indeed, in Shen Haos view, it was time to reveal all the truths. Previously, other than Shen Hao, no one could be entirely sure of the existence and functioning of the Civilization Trial; the term even came from the Blood Demons mouth, but everything had been clarified after the first Trial ended. The Civilization Trial did exist, and they were indeed facing the next Trial. So, as Shen Hao had said, it was also time to make it public. After Shen Hao spoke, the remaining vote seemed merely a formality, with no opposition, everything quickly progressed, and less than an hour later, a global press conference issued by the Global United Front, aimed at all of humanity, officially commenced. People longing for answers poured in like crazy. The Star Jump incident, the appearance of the Chosen One, the appearance of the Blood Demon, including the appearance of those two Life Planets, and even the many technologies and weapons that suddenly emerged during the Blood Demon war that surpassed the technological levels, behind all these, there is a ShadowCivilization Trial! In this press conference, the Global United Front revealed many pieces of intelligence that had previously been classified. For example, after the Star Jump occurred, a group of astronomers, physicists, and environmental scientists gathered together shouting in disbelief, their expressions bordering on mad and collapsing. Chapter 109 - 109: Yes, I am a Mythical Talent! Chapter 109: Chapter 109: Yes, I am a Mythical Talent! These scientists were initially tormented by things that seemed to completely transcend science and cognition. Some even loudly shouted, Science is dead! Everyone watching the video could understand their feelings. For humans, such power was simply too incredible! It had completely shattered all previous knowledge. Beyond this video, subsequent batches of different materials were continuously presented, even including Shen Haos interrogation of the first captured Matrix; people learned about the origins of the Blood Demon, and it was also the first time humans learned about the Civilization Trial. ... However, the information revealed in this press conference was not only shocking and even despairing. There was also hope. For instance, when Shen Hao waved his hand in front of the camera and took out various powerful goods. People finally knew where those incredibly powerful weapons and technologies that suddenly appeared in the war came from! But the hope did not end there. The Civilization Trial indeed brought us tremendous trauma and brought unimaginable pain to the whole world, but at the same time, we are not without resistance, nor are we unable to overcome, not only because all humanity will unite and work together, but also because we have since the beginning stood at the pinnacle of the Chosen Ones! In the video, a group of text appeared. It was the probability of drawing Chosen One Talents. The public also learned for the first time of this secret previously only known to the Chosen Ones. The nearly one in ten thousand Purple Epic Talent, one in a million Golden Legendary Talent, and, one in a billion Red Mythical Talent! Eventually, the screen fixed on that notation of one in a billion in red! Yes, Shen Hao finally revealed the true quality of his Talent! He knew that at this moment, when the Civilization Trial was fully disclosed, the public needed hope, as did the Chosen Ones who possessed power, the administrators who held authorityeveryone needed hope! Thus, he no longer concealed it! Yes, I have a Mythical Talent, named Sovereign! said Shen Hao in the video broadcasted at the press conference, he still on the battlefield, his eyes filled with vast starlights and Thunder surrounding him. At that instant, everyone could feel an indescribable suppression, not one that brought pain, but one that instilled confidence and courage! This was the first time Shen Hao attempted to use the Sovereign suppression to influence people around the world, and with his current Level, the influence was naturally very limited. But it was enough! During this brief yet incredibly intense war, Shen Hao was already humanitys hope, and the greatest source of confidence for all humanity! The suppression at this moment was just a mobilization; it mobilized the trust and admiration people had for him! Moreover! One in a billion! Even though among this set of probabilities, there was still nine hundred ninety-nine million unknowns, the ultimate probability of one in a billion undoubtedly represented the pinnacle of all Talents, the very top among all Chosen Ones! Even if some had already perceived or guessed it, when Shen Hao formally acknowledged it, they still couldnt believe it. I understand everyones feelings; when I learned of this, my feelings, and those of everyone in the world at this moment, are the same! the spokesperson raised his voice slightly at this moment, This is undoubtedly a miracle, a miracle that signifies destinys favor! The number of Chosen Ones in the world is still scarce; we havent even seen someone with a Purple Epic Talent yet, but we do have a Chosen One with a Mythical Talent! His power significantly exceeds that of other Chosen Ones, and it is this power and its chain reactions that allowed us to win the first Trial in less than two months! Compared to the Blood Demons, compared to other civilizations also undergoing the Trial, we already possess our greatest luck! This spokesperson probably never imagined that he would one day need to proclaim someones greatness like this. But at this moment, the emotion contained in his speech was undoubtedly genuine, and the power it contained was equally astonishing! Yes, this was the reality everyone could see; Shen Haos unimaginably powerful identity had been fully demonstrated in the Blood Demon War! More importantly, one in a billion! This probability, this significance, was enough to bring immense reassurance to humans currently in confusion and in a state of terror! S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Such a miracle allowed humans to encounter, starting out ahead of most civilizations! The existence of the Civilization Trial isnt merely about bringing death or disaster, the spokesperson continued to release the information, Apart from the Chosen Ones being able to obtain various powerful technologies from the Chosen One Mall, enormous rewards, surpassing our previous understanding, can also be gained through the trials! The screen switched again. This time, the rewards obtained through the trials were displayed in various languages! Accompanied by an introduction. Now, on behalf of the Global United Front, I announce that all of humanity will officially initiate the All People Extraordinary plan! This plan will systematically release information related to the Extraordinary Path. As long as one can pass the trials, the future of human civilizationeveryones futurewill surpass past perceptions and reach levels that could only belong to the imagination! At this moment, countless people who understood the reality truly got excited! Fantasies are exactly that because they embody certain desires that people cannot fulfill! And now, does this not mean that every person will have the potential to possess immortality, the ability to fly and escape, and other unimaginable powers? Extraordinary powers are not just the extraordinary abilities of the Chosen Ones! Even if some people dont have such strong desires, they also understand that within the trials, power is the fundamental element for survival! Lastly, we have decided to release a confidential file, the spokesperson took out another document, This document in my hands gathers the initial intelligence on the Civilization Trials, including many peoples opinions and annotations, and also includes a phrase from our savior, Mr. Shen Hao, which I personally favorno matter what, overcome the trials, become stronger, until one day we can know everything. This is what we need to do, and the only choice to survive within the trials! This press conference, rather than a revelation of information about the Civilization Trials, could better be called a mobilization meeting for all of humanity to confront the trials directly! An immutable reality, the confidence people desire, the power people need. All laid out. Most people, including Shen Hao, actually believe that fear will be suppressed, confidence and hope will emerge, and humanity will inevitably find a way to coexist with the crisis and the Civilization Trials in the shortest time possible. Perhaps, when the trials arrive, people will still be afraid, but at least at this moment, they will not fall into chaos and infighting. The conference also announced two things simultaneously. First, the Global United Front will continue to exist perpetually as the structure holding the highest authority globally and will remain unrenamed, for the war will go onits targets no longer the Blood Demons but various trials. Second, the establishment of the Global Chosen One Association, with Shen Hao serving as its president responsible for managing all Chosen Ones worldwide and all matters related to the Chosen Ones, is not subordinate to the Global United Front. This decision, made after consulting the opinion of Mr. Shen Hao himself, represents the creation of a new power system in the age of the Civilization Trial. Everything is for the sake of becoming stronger! Everything is for the sake of overcoming the trials! Everything is for the future of humanity! Under such circumstances, human civilization is also rapidly making a series of adjustments internally. This includes adjustments in the transformation of global production industries, focused arrangements for scientists, collaborative efforts among various research institutions, and even the emergence of new departments like the Extraordinary Education Department and the Extraordinary Criminal Processing Department. In terms of public opinion, although there are still some people anxious about the future trials, overall, this anxiety and fear have not become mainstream or reached the level of disrupting order. Meanwhile, discussions about various new technologies and the Extraordinary Path are gradually increasing, with anticipation for the future suppressing the fears of what lies ahead. Overall, human civilization is moving in the right direction. Meanwhile, three days after the conference, during the period just before the external plugin was refreshed, Shen Hao received a report from Dong Gong. They had found the first Pocket World Blessed Land! It indeed appeared in a rarely visited place. We found it deep within a primeval forest in our country. The area is yet unknown, but the Spiritual Energy inside is extremely rich. We also discovered some large architectural complexes, Dong Gong reported. Are there intelligent beings? Shen Hao asked, concerned about an important aspect. Since there were architectural complexes, it meant that civilizations once existed within these Pocket World Blessed Lands. There are beings, but so far, what we have found are creatures similar to Spirit Beasts, with no intelligent lifeforms discovered, Dong Gong seemed slightly disappointed, However, the exploration has just begun. Should we mobilize more Chosen Ones over there? After becoming the president of the Chosen One Association, all the Chosen Ones joined the association. Some civilian Chosen Ones were even solely under the command of the association. Even those Chosen Ones affiliated with the governments of certain countries or with the Global United Front, when there was a conflict in orders with the Chosen One Association, would prioritize obeying the associations commands. The Chosen One Association, although called an association, is substantially not a loosely structured organization. Chapter 110 - 110: Plugin Refresh! Chapter 110: Chapter 110: Plugin Refresh! At the end of the day, Shen Hao did not control the entire Chosen One Association merely through his prestige and formidable power. He also relied on the vast and powerful resources of the Chosen Ones that he controlled. Equipment, ability balls, cultivation resources These resources were needed by every Chosen One. Without them, no matter how hard one tried, they would still be far outpaced by the other Chosen Ones. Power and interest combined are the greatest authority. However, after pondering for a moment, Shen Hao suddenly said, Ill go personally. ... Yes. Dong Gong was somewhat surprised, but he did not ask anything. After all, the Blood Demon war was indeed nearing its conclusion at this time. Under Shen Haos frenzied slaughtering over the past few days, the number of Blood Demons in the Northern Alliance had been reduced to an extremely low level. The remaining ones were fleeing in all directions, with the main forces pursuing and encircling them. At this point, Shen Hao staying on the battlefield would not be very efficient anymore. It could be said that the Blood Demon crisis would next enter a rather lengthy mopping-up process. A large number of Chosen Ones, Parasite Failures, and even some Soldiers or civilian Hunters who had embarked on the Extraordinary Path would continue to pursue relentlessly. Some people might still fall victim, but they had lost the capability to threaten the entire civilization. In such a situation, Shen Hao finally got some time to rest, and, coupled with curiosity, he indeed wanted to have a good look at the Pocket World Blessed Land. The private space shuttle arrived quietly at the location of the Pocket World Blessed Land. The place was still very desolate. The subsequent stationed troops wouldnt reach here in such a short time. Only a small team that had discovered this Pocket World Blessed Land was waiting here. When they saw Shen Hao, they were so excited that they could hardly speak. Well done, Shen Hao was not stingy with his praise, looking at the two Chosen Ones in the team, Ill have someone calculate the contribution points for you. Decide for yourselves what you want to exchange. Of course! The two nodded repeatedly. The contribution points system had just started, and they didnt know how generous the rewards would be, but they didnt do this thing solely for the rewards. At the moment when the Civilization Trial intelligence became public, a significant number of capable individuals wanted to contribute to the civilization. After all, in the face of the Civilization Trial, no one could stay out of the matter or watch from the sidelines. This sense of crisis could also unify people. However, they should feel pleasantly surprised when they see the number of contribution points and the items they could exchange. In the last stage of the Blood Demon Trial, Shen Hao had racked up over eight billion points and did not plan to waste the rare peace time. Naturally, he wanted to strengthen the civilization as much as possible. Hoarding the points, on the other hand, would be less meaningful. He looked at the Pocket World Blessed Land in front of him. It was indeed quite hidden. It looked like an area with no differences at all, but at a specific time, a white fog would rise. Passing through the fog, one could reach another space. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These three people had found this place by luck. If other Pocket Worlds or Secret Realms are so concealed, it would indeed be difficult to find, though there are advantages too. However, Shen Hao naturally didnt need to wait for the timing. He walked over, his Dominator pressure scattered slightly, and without needing the white fog, the space naturally opened up. Once he entered, he was immediately enveloped by the Spiritual Energy, which was different from the continuously emerging and increasing Extraordinary Elements in the outside world. This was pure Spiritual Energy, which could not be converted into Magic Power. The space is quite large, Shen Hao rose into the air, The environment is very beautiful. The level of Spiritual Energy should be around Level 11, reaching the Second Rank. There are also some indigenous Extraordinary Creatures. Hmm, there are carnivorous creatures too, posing a certain degree of danger. He saw a gigantic white tiger, its strength was probably around Level 8 to 9. Indeed dangerous for an ordinary Chosen One. He soon saw a cluster of buildings. They were all white palaces and giant squares paved with white bricks scattered among the mountains. In some places, special Spiritual Energy floated, looking like the Formations in fantasies. But there were no people. Even without going deep to understand, Shen Hao knew there were no human presences inside these buildings. He flew over, and the slight defensive Formations could not stop him. After passing through several places, he discovered something a bit surprising. There were traces of human life everywhere. Yes, humans. Some room cabinets were filled with clothes, all worn before, with no significant differences from human sizes. In some places, various exquisite accessories were found. Some places even had delicacies placed on tables. When Shen Hao saw a large field of plants infused with abundant Spiritual Energy and the slowly dissipating rain filled with Spiritual Energy, he could indeed confirm it. Everyone has disappeared, but not suddenly. It looks like they evacuated urgently, but not in such a panic that they even left the fires unextinguished, Shen Hao felt somewhat moved by the methods of the Civilization Trial. Were the people all taken away, or was it a copy of a Pocket World Blessed Land without people? ` Whether it was the former or the latter, both represented extremely powerful forces. Especially the latter. However, the Civilization Trial itself was so mysterious and powerful that it was hardly surprising that such things could happen. Just the unbelievable sun outside was exaggeration enough. This place is indeed a treasure trove, Shen Hao said, playing with a jade pendant in his hand that could be considered a magic treasure, Only the people are missing; everything else is ready-madethe alchemy room, the artifact refining room, the spirit medicine fields, and even many books that could be related to cultivation. Although I cant understand the language just yet, its indeed possible for our civilization to smoothly take over everything here and start utilizing these resources but its not without its challenges. Not to mention, some of the spirit medicine fields looked almost mature, but many more were clearly not yet ready for harvesting. This also meant that if they couldnt figure out how certain things operated in the shortest amount of time, they could potentially incur some losses. Its like a cultivator suddenly owning an uninhabited modern city and wanting to quickly put it to useit really isnt an easy task. But difficult or not, they had to make an effort. Such a place was clearly conducive to humans quickly understanding and enhancing the other two paths of civilization! Shen Hao left the Pocket World Blessed Land and immediately contacted Dong Gong: Dispatch the language experts and related Talented Chosen Ones, as well as the personnel from the Cultivation Research Institute hereand quickly! The slower we are, the greater the loss! Yes! Dong Gong realized the importance of efficiency upon learning the situation inside the Pocket World Blessed Land. Not just here, but in other places too, they had to find them quickly, or they might very well become wastelands in no time. That would be a significant loss! The entire Chosen One Association began to mobilize, and many Chosen Ones who had just joined the association encountered tasks beyond hunting Blood Demons, especially those with related Talents, such as a Chosen One with a Talent called Taoist Body, who should have a unique advantage in finding Pocket World Blessed Lands. Moreover, as soon as one was found, at least they would have a rough idea of the situation, and the efficiency of the search would only increase. Shen Hao was not idle either. His efficiency in this regard far exceeded that of other Chosen Ones; he could naturally perceive different places as long as he was within a certain range. This was also a use of the Dominator Talent at this level, I suppose. However, there was another very important matter in the process of searching. The External was finally going to refresh. To be honest, at the end of the Civilization Trial announcement, Shen Hao had some minor concerns. After all, the end of the first Civilization Trial would certainly have an impact on some areas, such as not being able to earn points. Whether this signified a version update that could affect External, it was hard to say. Fortunately, there were no issues whatsoever on the External interface. The progress bars growth rate was also unaffected. Finally, when Shen Hao found the second Pocket World Blessed Land, the Externals progress bar came to an end. The rudimentary interface appeared once again. [Confirmed current Civilization Trial version as 1.1501, detected that it is a trial interlude period, some Externals will be suspended, there is no inspection mechanism during this period, Externals have no usage restrictions, there are currently the following three Externals available.] [VIP External Version 2: This External grants permanent VIP2 status and corresponding permissions in the Point Mall (manufactured by Kejin Civilization)] [Ability Ball Furnace External: This External can lock in a chance greater than 5% in the Ability Ball Furnace process, making it 100% certain to occur (manufactured by Boqi Civilization)] [Profession Match External: This External allows a Chosen One to obtain a 100% match with the highest fitting Mythical exclusive profession, but it can be used only once (manufactured by Wuji Civilization)] Only three Externals? Shen Hao pondered. Besides these three Externals, a new feature had also appeared on the interface. [Selected Externals] Upon opening, it listed all the Externals he had chosen so far. However, most of them were greyed out. Including the initial External for obtaining the Chosen One status, as well as the Mythical Talent External, and even the subsequent Map Cheat, Drop Hack, and Points Hack, and so on. The only one still displayed as active was the VIP1 Mall External. Obviously, this also had to do with the current trial interlude period. On the bright side, at least the interlude period doesnt have an inspection mechanism, so theres no need to wait and use them one by one, Shen Hao looked back at the three newly refreshed Externals. This meant he could now load all three Externals at once! Not to mention, these three Externals alone would allow him to eliminate five options from the personal rewards. Whats left would be a choice of five out of seven. Chapter 111 - 111: Architecture and Contractor Chapter 111: Chapter 111: Architecture and Contractor Shen Hao reopened the reward interface and carefully read through all the awards. Choose five out of seven, needing to eliminate two. To Shen Hao, the only hesitation was whether to choose the Golden Legendary Equipment or one hundred Chosen One slots. With the Ability Ball Furnace External, he would hardly lack powerful ability balls, but there was no stable way to acquire Golden Legendary Equipment yet, and he still mostly used the White Equipment purchased from the White Mall. The only piece of Purple Epic equipment he could use was the Moonlight Mirror, obtained from a Level 11 Blood Demon Commander. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He had already experienced its power. On the other hand, one hundred Chosen One slots seemed of little use since, at this stage, he was able to command all of humanitys Chosen Ones. ... Still, Shen Hao had some hesitation. Lets pick the others first, he did not get too tangled up in it. He began to choose with anticipation. First was the ability bar, which added two new slots to the Chosen One panel without any fuss. Now he could equip five abilities. Next up were the Chosen One buildings. The moment he chose, the display dazzled again, and one bizarre building after another, each radiating streams of light, materialized until it settled on a tower structure emanating a purple glow. Relevant information appeared alongside it. [Name: Warren Mage Tower] [Quality: Purple Epic] [Level: 1 (33)] [A legendary tower built by the powerful elemental Warren Mage, who spent his lifes energy and fortune creating it. It contains all of Warrens wisdom and significantly enhances the combat abilities of mage Transcendents while also serving as a prime magic research facility. When a powerful Mage Tower and a powerful mage come together, it will become a nightmare for all enemies.] [Note 1: The Mage Tower is currently in a locked state; you need to explore and unlock it on your own] [Note 2: The core Magic Spirit of the Mage Tower had all its memories erased] Is this the Chosen One building? Shen Hao looked at the structure, feeling it exceeded his expectations. Not to mention the 33 after the level, which already denoted the original tier of the building. This was not something that buildings within the Pocket World Blessed Land could compare to. Shen Hao had no doubt that if he could unlock all the levels of the Mage Tower, it would unleash formidable power. More importantly, he was confident he could take control and unlock it. Using [Sovereign] Talent in such a place might yield unimaginably potent results. I wonder if it can be moved. I need to choose a good location, Shen Hao even thought about securing a safe place for his parents or other key individuals inside the Mage Tower if needed. Regardless, the strength of the Chosen One building made Shen Hao look forward even more to the subsequent Contractor draw slots. Although he wasnt sure of the probability of drawing a high-quality Contractor, based on the buildings scenario, earning a Purple Epic building without any tricks suggested that the probability might not be low and might also be related to his evaluation level. Shen Hao didnt hesitate and directly chose to receive the Contractor drawing slot. The interface flowed again the next moment, this time showing creatures glowing with various colors. Some resembled humans, but most were non-human, ranging from humanoid to various types of giant Extraordinary Creatures. As it finally settled, a dazzling golden light emerged! Eureka? Shen Hao widened his eyes slightly, showing a surprised expression. Without any tricks, he didnt have high hopes for his luck; he had only hoped for at least a Purple quality like the building, but never expected a Golden Legendary Contractor to appear. This was pure luck! It must be said, compared to cheating by locking the probability, lucking out like this instead gave him a sense of striking it big. This time I really didnt cheat! But, is this an Angel? Shen Hao looked at the portrait that appeared on the screen. Besides the intricate patterns near the eyes, she had a human-like face and figure, and was a highly attractive female, but the real focus was the pair of wings on her back, one black and one white, giving the portrait itself a strong sense of impact. More detailed information then appeared. [Name: Erin Ellie] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 1 (40)] [Originating from a powerful Extraordinary Civilization, shes an individual at the top of both strength and Talent within her civilization, naturally possessing two souls. Erin, who follows the Path of Death, and Ellie, who follows the Path of Life, are like the opposite sides inside a mirror. Until their last breath, they could not work together in harmony, which might be their greatest regret.] [Note 1: After death, the Soul signed a contract with the Civilization Trial to voluntarily become a prize for the winners.] [Note 2: Some knowledge is locked along with levels and will gradually be unlocked as one levels up.] [Note 3: The pact is absolute; the Contractor cannot be harmed by the contracted, but be cautious, they might be uncontrollable.] Twin souls? Shen Hao had finished reading the detailed introduction and was somewhat disappointed. He actually wanted a powerful and cool mount more. However, having pulled a Golden Legendary level summon was already incredibly lucky, so he couldnt be too greedy. The next moment, as the summoning began, a golden vortex appeared before him, and an angel wearing black and white war armor and wielding a weapon in each hand appeared before Shen Hao. It was then that Shen Hao realized, she was much taller than he had anticipated. She was two meters tall! Though her proportions were perfect, such height was uncommon among humans. At the same time, a strange feeling surged within Shen Haos heart. It was a soul pact. It was not like Talent, fully fused with the soul, but still a pact engraved upon the soul. At that moment, the angel before him opened her eyes. One black and one white, her two pupils each bore a different color, and Shen Hao could clearly feel that he was being observed by two souls! Are you our Summoner? Even two voices emerged simultaneously; one was icy cold, the other contained warmth. They were not speaking human language, but through the pact, Shen Hao could understand their words and even their emotions. At this time, one of the two souls seemed to make no effort to hide its dissatisfaction. Why such a low level, have you just passed your first Trial? Did you just pull me out by luck? Shen Hao did not speak, his eyebrows raised. The next moment, the expressions of the angels changed drastically! They felt an overwhelming suppression! Even more exaggerated and severe than feeling the Dominator pressure directly! Because through the soul pact, they had gazed directly into Shen Haos soul! Cosmic Level status, so clearly impacting everything about them! They couldnt even maintain their bodily forms upright, and at the moment their souls hadnt even reacted, they had already prostrated themselves, their wings wrapping around their bodies, their originally proud heads uncontrollably trembling, even tears streaming down, their spirits nearing their limits! And Shen Hao confirmed his suspicion. Contractors also belong to his power! How could they not be controlled, not be dominated? What was originally just an absolute existence, was now utterly different before his Talent; should he wish, he could erase any part of their consciousness, directly control their bodies, and all their power! Thus, professions like Summoner do seem well-suited to the Sovereign Talent. Shen Hao thought, then looked again at the Contractor before him, finally reining in his suppression to prevent them from truly collapsing. After all, even though his status was still very low, his Cosmic Level status was genuinely undeniable. Ordinary people wouldnt have the ability to see the essence of Shen Haos soul, but the soul pact qualified them; it wasnt unlike staring directly at a vile god, twisting consciousness with a single glance. Are you both Chosen Ones? Shen Hao also discovered some matters that were somewhat unexpected, yet seemed logical. Yes. The same two voices answered, this time with a visible tremble. Next time, dont answer at the same time, let Ellie answer. Shen Hao asked again, Do you both have Purple Epic level Talent? Such good luck? Through complete control over the pact, he could discern many things. For instance, these two souls, though closely linked, nearly inseparable, seemed to exist as two individuals in their Civilization Trial, each possessing their own Talent, but what truly surprised Shen Hao was that both of their Talents were of Purple Epic level. That was something luck couldnt explain. Answer Master. Ellie, the one who had followed the Path of Life with a cold voice, was clearly in great shock, but still tremblingly responded, Initially, we were both just White Talents, but after passing through four Trials, we upgraded our Talent quality to Purple We fell at the fifth Trial. Indeed, their civilization had passed through no less than four Trials! That related somewhat to the inherent strength of their civilization, but they still perished in the fifth Trial. Choosing to become Contractors was also driven by dissatisfaction and regret. Even though their civilization had been destroyed, they wanted to witness the day when the Civilization Trial was completely conquered. But they never expected the one who summoned them would be a possessor of a Mythical Talent! Chapter 112 - 112: The Chosen Ones Profession Confirmed! Chapter 112: Chapter 112: The Chosen Ones Profession Confirmed! You should know, at the pinnacle of their civilization, there were millions of Chosen Ones, and there wasnt even a single Mythical one! Moreover, this Talent was so powerful, so dominating! Even now, they dared not recall what they had just felt, for the mere thought could cause their entire sense of self to collapse, even twist into a servant or puppet who would madly offer up themselves, offer up everything! This wasnt because the other partys Talent was so malevolent, but simply because the difference in status was so great that they couldnt bear it! Having signed a soul contract with such an entity, even though they were still weak, the nature of things had completely changed. A hint of rebellion could bring unbearable consequences. ... Erin is the one who walks the Path of Life, isnt she? Shen Hao was at this time further discerning the differences between the two souls, and spoke indifferently, Interesting, I dont sense any love for life in your emotions, on the contrary, your personality is very cold. Is your Talent the Purple Level King of Magic? On the other hand, Erin, who walks the path of death, seems gentler, with the Purple Level Talent Weapon Master? The Talents really complement each other. One close-combat, one long-range. Though their characters deviate somewhat from expectations, its not incomprehensible. Considering their own strong Extraordinary Talents, having once been Level 40 warriors, plus having dual souls which is almost equal to two Contractors, this Golden Legendary assessment is actually not an exaggeration. Stand up, Shen Hao said to Erin Ellie, who was still prostrate on the ground, I forgive you, Ellie, for your disrespect just now, but now you are my Contractors, and everything you do from now on must serve me and my civilization. Yes. Relief flooded through both of their hearts. At this moment, their greatest worry was undoubtedly being erased from consciousness. Although a puppet without a self is naturally inferior to one with a self, a tyrant may not care, and they had no power to resist. Ellie even felt very guilty. It was merely because of her own words that they had almost brought disaster upon themselves. However, Erin was comforting her in her heart: At least, we have a bigger chance to achieve our wish, dont we? Thats right. Colors began to emerge in Ellies heart as well. Although they still didnt know what this civilization that had summoned them was like, such powerful Talents really gave them a greater chance! To witness the end of the Civilization Trial with their own eyes was the only reason they had chosen to cling to life! Dong Gong. At this time, Shen Hao was contacting Dong Gong, briefly describing the situation with the building and the Contractors, then commanded, Have the Analysis Department list some location suggestions for where to place the building, and send some experts to teach them language and basic knowledge. Yes. Dong Gong quickly went to arrange things. In times when a Civilization Trial might emerge at any moment, any form of power was very important! Developing technology, popularizing Transcendent abilities, and finding Pocket World Blessed Lands all served to enhance strength! And naturally, the current situation was no exception! The Mage Tower and a strong individual from another civilization could both provide significant help! Especially this individual, who possessed a Golden Legendary level! Even after learning this news, the high-level officials of the Global United Front mostly showed joy, and many were even eager to meet this Angel and learn as much as possible about the Civilization Trial and other civilizations. Even though most of the relevant knowledge was locked, isnt it said to be unlocked as ones level increases? What you need to do next is to familiarize yourselves with our civilization, and to level up your status, Shen Hao said, turning to them again, tossing over a pile of resources. White Level 15 Erin and Ellie both felt a touch of surprise as they received the resources. If it was a second Trial, this level would be a bit too low, not quite matching the performance of a Mythical Talent, but if it was the first Trial, then it was too high! In their own civilization, during the first Trial, the highest they ever unlocked was the White Level 12 marketplace. But they would know soon. They began to look forward to learning about this civilization. At this time, Shen Hao was not idle either. He had loaded the VIP2 Marketplace External. Just like with VIP1, there werent many eye-catching changes, but once the VIP marketplace was opened, one could see that there were three more items inside! And among these three items, one was even the unlock permission for a Blue Level 14 item! A higher VIP level means not only three more items in each refresh, but also better quality, Shen Hao chose to unlock it directly. He had plenty of points, and most of the Blue Quality items held considerable utility. Not to mention a Blue Level 14 one. This was a piece of protective equipment, just right for enhancing the safety of some exceptional Chosen Ones. If the hiatus can be a bit longer, then just the refreshes in the VIP marketplace alone can be quite a significant help, Shen Hao had actually asked Erin and Ellie about the duration of the hiatus already. But their answer was uncertain. The length of the hiatus varied. Sometimes it was long, sometimes it was short. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Trials always come when civilizations are least expecting them. At that moment, Shen Hao focused his attention on the most critical option. The Chosen Ones profession! The chance to draw a Mythical exclusive profession just once, and the one with the highest compatibility at that, meant that for Shen Hao, one draw would be enough! There was no need to hesitate; he had been at Level 10 for some time now. It was time to decide on his Chosen One profession! Load the External, then match! Shen Hao directly loaded the external and proceeded with his first profession match! As one hundred million points were spent, the profession matching interface began to swirl. A red text appeared on the interface! [Profession: Emperor] [Quality: Red Exclusive!] [Rejoice, for this is the luck of a civilization! It is also the pinnacle of being the Chosen One! The Emperor is your profession! This is not some god lofty and aloof! Nor is it an identity shaped by a false political power structure! It is the true Controller and Leader of civilization! As the Emperor, you will gain supreme power as the civilization grows stronger! Civilization will also gain an invincible future from your greatness!] [Note 1: I am the civilization!] [Note 2: A civilization is neither a state fixed to a certain piece of land nor a Species fixed to certain creatures.] [Note 3: There is only one red exclusive profession, with no Pioneers, no successors, everything on this path must be pioneered by you alone, but no one can predict your Potential, your future.] [Transfer Conditions:] [1. Control Type Mythical Talent] [2. At least three Golden Legendary Abilities, required to be: Sensing Type, Transmission, and Enhancement] [3. You are the Strongest of the entire civilization] This is the profession with the highest compatibility for me? Shen Hao murmured as he looked through the content of the introduction. He had thought of the various Chosen One professions that might appear before, but considering the uniqueness of the red color, he knew it would definitely not be a common profession like Mage or Warrior. He even wondered if it might just be [Sovereign], which could also seem like a profession. But the actual result was indeed beyond his expectations. Emperor! Clearly, this was not the Emperor as commonly understood; the introduction also made it clear that this profession did not require recognition from a political structure, nor did it require the actual status of an Emperor, but it would undoubtedly have everything an Emperor has. More importantly, the subsequent content seemed to describe the features. The stronger the civilization is, the stronger he becomes; the stronger he becomes, the stronger the civilization becomes! Although he still didnt know the specific manifestations, Shen Hao was already thrilled. This was simply too fitting for the Civilization Trial! Shen Haos external, even his Talent, his growth, were all based on the Civilization Trial, without which he might still be able to live somewhere but could never expect to grow so rapidly and would lose greater developmental Potential. Not to mention that from the beginning, he had been determined to lead the civilization in winning the Trial and never thought of abandoning civilization to become a strong man who lost everything. In this light, the compatibility of this profession with him was indeed very high! Whether it was his Talent, his character, or his pursuits! The external really is powerful, Shen Hao could only sigh with emotion at last and was somewhat impatient to transfer professions. But of the three conditions, the first and the third were already met; only the second one remained gray. Three Legendary Ability Balls, each with their own conditions, and its a good thing I have the [Ability Ball Furnace External] too, or the odds would be much lower. Shen Hao realized the difficulty of a Mythical exclusive profession. He wondered how many of the countless civilizations undergoing the Trial could achieve it. Without giving it too much thought, he directly opened the Ability Ball Furnace interface. He had tried it once before: four thousand eight hundred White Ability Balls gave only a 0.6% chance of producing a Golden Legendary Ability. Such odds were incredibly low. The external required a minimum of a five percent chance to lock in. Shen Hao tried it, and it took nearly forty thousand White Ability Balls to ensure a Golden Legendary Ability with the help of the external! One could see how rare the Golden Legendary Abilities were. Even though Shen Hao still had a total of twenty million and four hundred thousand White Ability Balls left, with these odds, he could at most gamble fifty times. Getting the specific category of Ability Ball was still not a sure thing, and the Ability Balls had other uses too. Not to mention that other Chosen Ones needed Ability Balls to enhance their strength; just getting the Ability Balls and then upgrading them was quite a drain. However Shen Hao tried tossing in the Blue Ability Balls. There really is a loophole his eyes lit up. Chapter 113 - 113: Determine Ability, Change Jobs! Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Determine Ability, Change Jobs! He only needed about a thousand blue ability balls to have a five percent chance of refining a golden ability ball! This probability, actually, was not much of a problem. After all, refining ability balls required at least ten white ability balls and only had a twenty-five percent chance of appearing blue. Thats to say, under normal circumstances, refining white ability balls into blue ones and then using blue ability balls to gamble on golden ones, didnt make much difference. However, Shen Hao possessed a Ability Ball Furnace cheat, which could lock in probabilities greater than five percent! This meant he could exchange forty thousand white ability balls for four thousand blue ones, and then further exchange them for four golden ability balls! ... The efficiency of obtaining golden ability balls directly quadrupled! Yet this wasnt even maximizing use, twenty-five percent could be locked in just like five percent! Essentially, each use of the cheat, in terms of probability, was equivalent to doubling the quantity of the ability balls. White to blue might increase fourfold, but white to purple, or even white to blue then to purple It was more than just a fourfold increase; it was multiplication! At most, it would just use up more points. But it was still a huge gain! Just locking in five percent is already powerful enough, Shen Hao couldnt help but sigh. Ability balls were not only useful to him but to all the Chosen Ones of the entire civilization! Moreover, the same type of higher-level ability balls could directly replace the original low-level ability balls, and for Shen Hao, having five golden ability balls was already predetermined! Plus, Power Projection itself belonged to the transmission category of abilities. Lets begin. Shen Hao didnt waste any time and started to gamble immediately. With the cheat, white ability balls almost became unnecessary, but considering upgrading to higher quality ability balls required more input, it wasnt possible to have all purple, but all blue became a reality! Shen Hao began his gamble with a hundred percent win rate and contacted Dong Gong. Start collecting ability balls from all Chosen Ones and adjust the exchange rate of ability balls to contribution points; you decide the specifics, but I demand that delivering twelve white ability balls should earn enough contribution points to choose to exchange for one blue ability ball. President? If thats the case Dong Gong thought Shen Hao planned to use his own massive number of ability balls to compensate for the huge loss in this exchange rate, but Shen Hao cut him off. Do it. Yes! Dong Gong responded emphatically! This exchange rate naturally thrilled all the Chosen Ones! The gap between twelve white ability balls and one blue ability ball was more than just a little bit! Frankly speaking, any Chosen One who had fought in wars against Blood Demons and killed a few hundred had at least a dozen white ability balls! Gu Qiuyue relied on killing a Blood Demon first to earn a blue ability ball reward, and it was this blue ability that made her stand out early on. And now, a future where all Chosen Ones had blue abilities was within reach! Crucially, Shen Hao didnt suffer a loss, only spending some points, but wasnt that just collecting two more white ability balls? Even the points werent a loss, as in future trials, these Chosen Ones would bring him even more points feedback! Indeed, once the news was released, all Chosen Ones were incredibly excited, and some experts even worried about Shen Haos points reserves, but no one could refuse the opportunity to enhance the strength of civilization! During this period, after Shen Hao gambled and obtained over fifty golden legendary ability balls, he finally chose four that he liked. Purple Cloud Divine Thunder, Divine Descent, Heavenly Eye, Song of Miracle Among these four golden legendary abilities, Purple Cloud Divine Thunder was to replace his current Thunder, Divine Descent was to replace Power Projection, and Heavenly Eye and Song of Miracle represented perception and enhancement respectively. Especially the latter two. The perception and enhancement category of golden talents Shen Hao gambled for were actually far more than just these two, but he was selective, as golden legendary abilities wouldnt go to waste even if used for feeding his abilities to raise levels the efficiency was many times higher than directly feeding white ability balls. So the two he chose were very powerful. Heavenly Eye could open up a godlike perspective for wide-range observation, making it so various hidden presences could hardly escape detection. After installing it, Shen Hao immediately used the Blood Demons for testing, and although the range of detection was far less than a map cheat due to being lower level, its strength was much more powerful than the singular map cheat! He could easily discern the hidden strength of Blood Demons, and even unearth their Mother! If he had such an ability during the previous Blood Demon War, he undoubtedly could have ended the war more easilyall he would need was to search for Matrices around the world. Even now, treating it as a minor test, he easily captured some remnants of Matrices that were despairing and bewildered. The number of Blood Demon remnants once again greatly diminished. As for Song of Miracle, this Enhancement-type ability was also something Shen Hao picked carefully and was very fond of. Just as the name suggests, it could bring about miracles. Whether it allowed the user to continuously explode with power in desperate situations or to inspire the soldiers on the battlefield time and again, this kind of Enhancement ability could possibly create miracles that originally seemed impossible! Even not just for combat enhancement; even if used in training, cultivation, research, or various other aspects, it could achieve multi-functional, comprehensive enhancements! Even if the strength of the enhancement was somewhat reduced due to this comprehensiveness, and it could not compare to some Golden Legendary abilities specifically designed to enhance combat power, what Shen Hao wanted was exactly this kind of comprehensiveness! After all, his own power was already strong enough. After this round of rewards and cheats through enhancement, he would become even stronger. What he lacked was the kind of power that could strengthen others from multiple angles, which would be more advantageous in facing the still completely unknown trials! Even the ability bar that Shen Hao still had empty was also prepared for this reason. He needed to leave himself some leeway so that when facing the specifics of the trials, he could choose the suitable ability that might produce remarkable effects! Once he met the requirements for the profession change, Shen Hao did not hesitate to change his profession. At that moment, there was no dazzling scene, not even any dramatic changes; Shen Hao only had a peculiar feeling as if some mystical and special power linked him with all humans in the entire civilization. Not just humans but also the newly recruited Erin Ellie, as well as some Blood Demons! Yes, Blood Demons! Shen Hao was somewhat surprised to find that some Blood Demons had completely abandoned the revival of their own civilization, carefully disguising themselves in an attempt to survive by assimilating into human civilization. However Thats impossible, without hesitation, Shen Hao extended his power, and in just an instant, several bolts of thunder appeared simultaneously across different parts of the world. Leveraging this connection to bridge vast distances, though he experienced some power loss, he still killed that segment of Blood Demons. Its not just that they do not have the qualifications to assimilate into this civilization, even if they had, the sins of the past also needed to be settled. Still, Shen Hao also developed a deep understanding of this profession. Just as described during the professional draw, rather than saying it was a predetermined profession, it was more like it simply pointed him in a direction. Even this power, linking him and the entire civilization together, while mystical and extraordinarily strongeven letting him somewhat perceive the entire civilizations conditionwas not completely incomprehensible. This was just a beginning; the path ahead, he needed to forge on his own. But even so, a profession change was a profession change. He had found a path and a direction. At this moment, Shen Hao could clearly feel a change in his own life level, a true, all-around leap, rather than just that kind of status deeply hidden within the soul that only showed itself under specific circumstances. His level had reached Level 11! His three-dimensional values also generally surged by about eight points! Considering that each point increased his strength by 1.2 times, it was as if his three-dimensional figures had all quadrupled! This was not just a simple four-fold increase in power! You see, at Levels 8 to 9, you typically only need to increase each value by two or three points on average to level up! The current Shen Hao, not to mention abilities, just his basic strength alone far surpassed what it used to be! More importantly, during this process, he could feel that his connection with civilization had also become closer. He could vaguely sense some indescribable blessing. This blessing came from the remaining seven billion humans themselves, but also from their confidence, aspirations, adoration towards him all sorts of emotions were enhancing his power and also the speed of his strength improvement. Looking at it this way, it does seem somewhat similar to the Blood Demon Mother. Shen Hao thought, and couldnt help but laugh to himself. That was, of course, a joke. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It may have seemed a bit similar at a low level, but in essence, it was far too different. The strength of a Blood Demon Mother actually relied on the Spiritual Power provided by Blood Demon Subordinates through the Spiritual Network to enhance its Spirit and thus its level and strength; essentially, the Blood Demon Subordinates were working for the Blood Demon Mother. What Shen Hao experienced was an incredibly mystical mutual nurturing which was not on the same level! He even felt he could gain blessings from the continually growing science, technology, and industrial levels! Chapter 114 - 114: Swallowing Other Civilizations! Chapter 114: Chapter 114: Swallowing Other Civilizations! And it was not just that. At this moment, Shen Hao closed his eyes and further fine-tuned his perception of this unique sensation. He suddenly raised his hand and with a gentle tap, spiritual energy gathered in mid-air and rapidly condensed into the form of a talisman. Indeed, it was genuine spiritual energy. Then, with a wave of his hand, the glow of magic power manifested at his wrist, coming together to form a simple magic array from which a fireball soared into the sky. This too was genuine magic. ... Shen Hao naturally hadnt embarked on the path of cultivation or magic, but as individuals in the civilization had begun to explore, and the moment individual powers became widespread within the group, he, as the Emperor of Civilization, could naturally obtain all systems with ease. Moreover, with the existence of the Sovereign talent, as soon as these systems were acquired, he could control them proficiently right away. And these manifestations were only a part. For instance, Shen Hao could even faintly sense that within the civilization, there were still some untapped powers, and some rarely visited places were rather vague, but some that had been explored by people were crystal clear. Indeed, those were undiscovered Pocket World Blessed Lands, Magic Secret Realms, or alien relics! The efficiency of locating these places would greatly increase. So this is what being an Emperor is like The power of civilization is my power, Shen Hao reflected on the many wondrous aspects he was feeling. Having just changed professions, there was still much to explore. However, one thing was for certain. To become stronger in this profession, you must make civilization more powerful! The last reward, Ill choose a hundred Chosen One slots, Shen Hao decided. After all, equipment came with level restrictions, and after changing professions, his strength was going to improve rapidly. Any equipment he obtained now would soon become obsolete. But a hundred Chosen One slots, whether used to cultivate confidantes or used to motivate more people to gather by his side, were very useful. The effects obtained would be more than just gaining a hundred Chosen Ones. Huh? Shen Hao suddenly made an unexpected discovery. He directly contacted Dong Gong, Ive seen all the proposals you sent. Lets go with the island plan and set up the Chosen One Association headquarters on that island. Ill send you the coordinates later; theres a Pocket World Blessed Land right on that island, and its not too far from the Eastern Country. Indeed, Shen Hao had just sensed that there was a Pocket World Blessed Land on an overseas island not too far from the Eastern Country! This indeed made for a good headquarters location. The Mage Tower that was drawn out could also be placed on that island. Yes, Dong Gong immediately went to make arrangements. The island plan mainly focused on independence, security, and expandability, even if the islands current area wasnt large, but it could be expanded in the future. As for the inconvenience of transportation, it would not be a problem in the future. One of the most obvious manifestations of technology development was in transportation. At present, industries around the globe are expanding their production orderly, quickly phasing out industries that can be quickly outdated, and rapidly upgrading those that can be swiftly improved. Take, for example, battery technology. The new high-energy battery technology is nearly fifty times more powerful than the previous technology and is already replacing old energy sources on a large scale, and the resulting demand for electricity is being met by the rapidly constructing nuclear fusion power stations. Then there is machine intelligence technology. Completely human-like intelligent machinery is also available for purchase, but compared to the living sector, intelligent machinery now is more focused on industrial production. In the foreseeable future, human labor will be further liberated, and more people will be invested in work related to the Extraordinary Domain, as the Extraordinary Domain is related to humans and is not easily replaced by machines. Besides, there are also construction, medical, military All industries are undergoing tremendous changes in a short period, and the influence of the Global United Front is also steadily extending to all facets. The discussions about the trials have significantly decreased online, and even the discovery of alien relics from the rewards has not attracted much attention because everyone is immersed in the significant changes in their respective fields, changes that are closely related to each persons life and future. It was not until fifteen days after the first Civilization Trial officially ended that a third star appeared in the sky again. It was still in the same orbit around the sun! And it was exceptionally bright, so bright that it seemed as though a second moon had appeared in the sky! This planet is about three-quarters the size of ours and is quite close. Although it is not affected by gravity due to unknown forces, this distance allows us to directly observe some of the surface, Dong Gong delivered the latest intelligence. ` They were now staying on the Mage Tower that Shen Hao had pulled out. When the Mage Tower was taken out, its size indeed exceeded many peoples expectations. Because this was by no means a small tower, but a magnificent building! Although it still had the shape of a tower, the diameter of the very bottom layer reached an astonishing eighty-five kilometers! It had already surpassed most cities, with each level being eighty meters in height. There were a total of thirty-four floors, and this towering edifice of over two thousand meters made the entire Mage Tower look not like a construction, but a mountain! At this moment, everyone was staying on the fifteenth floor. There was an incredibly large open-air terrace that could even accommodate thousands of airplanes. It was also used as the Associations headquarters, as Shen Hao simply designated this floor as the reception area for the association, open to all visitors. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just this level alone was practically enough to meet the headquarters needs, given the current scale of personnel in the Chosen One Association. Shen Hao sat in the conference room, carefully reviewing the information brought by Dong Gong. Although its not yet clear, we can already ascertain quite a bit of intelligence. First, there is a highly similar intelligent species to humans on this newly encountered planet, and they are numerous. Second, they have also stepped into the technological field of the industrial era, but their level is not very high. We observed densely-packed black smoke factories in some areas, estimating their industrial level to be equivalent to ours seventy years ago. Third, they have recently experienced a massive war, as we can see traces left by large battlefields on the surface, and it is certain that they used nuclear weapons on a large scale Aside from Dong Gongs report, there was also a lot of photographic evidence in the documents. For example, an immense region pitted with craters everywhere. Just by looking at this battlefield, one could imagine the terrible extent of the war. At least thousands of nuclear weapons were deployed! Even though experts analyzed that the yields of these nuclear weapons were not substantial, being between one hundred thousand to three hundred thousand, such reckless use undoubtedly had a huge impact on the environment of the entire planet, now shrouded in widespread radioactive dust. A vast number of flora and fauna were dying, the environment was rapidly deteriorating, and the people were facing the fatal crisis of nuclear radiation as well. If there were not sufficient technical means, this world would quickly become a nuclear wasteland. After basic analysis and judgment, we believe that the threat from this civilization to us is very low. They have suffered too severe a trauma during the previous Trial, Dong Gong concluded at last. Even without waiting for a new Trial to emerge, this civilization was already in grave danger. Some experts hesitated over whether or not to go and take a look. At such a close distance, it could take only half a month to arrive using Shen Haos space shuttle. Compared to the other two planets, this was undoubtedly an opportunity to understand other civilizations. And possibly to gain certain benefits. For instance, commodities from different paths of civilizations. Despite this civilization seeming to be in a sorry state, as the victor of a Civilization Trial, there must be benefits of immense value to a civilization within it. Chosen One panel products, Civilization Trial rewards, and even some powerful Chosen Ones. Erin Ellie made it clear that in a Trial involving multiple civilizations, it was possible for civilizations to conquer each other or even merge with each other. After all, the main subject of the Civilization Trial is the civilization itself, not the species or nations. Even if they once belonged to different civilizations, as long as they integrate into various fields afterwards, they would still be judged as a single entity. Even more so, they had once believed that these Trials involving multiple civilizations were inherently opportunities for rapidly recovering civilizations that suffered heavy damages. To either join or absorb others. Civilizations that were absorbed might no longer exist as independent entities, but at the very least, they could pass down their culture, memories, and species heritage. This was also why many experts were tempted. Shen Hao lifted his head at this moment and looked at Erin Ellie, who was sitting obediently in front of the conference table. What do you think? Shen Hao asked. To master, The colder voice spoke out, clearly it was Ellie. You can go now, but you can also wait. Wait until the Trial truly starts, when they face real despair, and then go. That would save a lot of trouble as they would cling to the last straw unconditionally. By that time, the number of people would be reduced again, avoiding taking on too much useless burden. Moreover, if the Trial involves fighting each other, it could be targeted as the first objective to quickly earn points. In this period, the Contractor had learned the language of the Eastern Country with astonishing speed, even using it with remarkable proficiency. And their levels were rising rapidly. Excluding the consumption of resources, they had already quickly returned to Level 8. Ellie, who followed the Path of Life, had played a significant role in treating wounded soldiers. Merely at Level 8, she was able to heal hundreds of wounded soldiers at a time. When treating a single person, she was even capable of regenerating severed limbs. Chapter 115 - 115: The Trial Begins! Chapter 115: Chapter 115: The Trial Begins! This also resulted in a massive following for Ellie. Terms like Healing Angel, Life Goddess, and Angel Sister had already become widespread on the internet. Even Ellie herself found it somewhat unbelievable. Because she always kept a stern face, her words were likewise unpleasant, and her personality was not at all endearing. However, the human girl, responsible for acquainting her with this civilization quickly, told her that within this civilization there existed a saying called beauty is justice, and her type of character was referred to as tsundere. She suggested that Ellie should spend more time online since there were all kinds of strange people there Ellie did not understand but was deeply shocked. ... But no matter what, being accepted was always better than being rejected. Their civilization had been destroyed, and as Contractors, they were essentially now part of this civilization. At this moment, the words spoken by Ellie had caused a momentary silence in the venue. Many people turned their eyes to Shen Hao. Although her statement was somewhat cruel, in the face of an even more merciless Trial, there was no room for kindness to begin with. Some of the proposals laid out in front of Shen Hao were even more ruthless and heartless. And after deliberation, Shen Hao also made his decision. Dispatch spaceships and personnel, but only for observation and intelligence gathering; do not initiate contact for now, he said. Yes, the others acted swiftly. Having an authoritative leader does indeed provide convenience in terms of efficiency. Shen Hao could make decisions quickly on matters like this. Ellie, stay behind, Shen Hao then turned to look at Ellie. Yes, Ellie immediately tensed up. On the latest report you submitted yesterday, it detailed the data competition of the multi-civilization Trial as well as the ranking rewards, Shen Hao pulled out a report, but the specifics are vague, and given the huge disparity in strength among civilizations, on what basis are these rankings determined? Indeed, Erin Ellies memory was gradually recovering, and the report they had submitted contained details that piqued Shen Haos interest. That was the so-called ranking rewards. According to her, the first multi-civilization Trial they experienced had been the third Trial, where all civilizations faced a powerful enemy from beyond their planet. The Civilization Trial would assign rankings based on the performance of each civilization, even of each Chosen One, over a period, to distribute rewards. In other words, even if it was not a type of Trial where they fought to the death, there was still a competitive element in Trials involving multiple civilizations. Shen Hao could not help but pay close attention to this. Considering the current situation, it was unknown which civilizations would participate before the actual Trial began. Some powerful civilizations might just make an appearance. In this competitive ranking scenario, the more powerful a civilization, the more likely it is to become an enemy. Master, Ellie was clearly nervous when facing Shen Hao alone, many specific memories have become blurred, but we vaguely remember one thing: the Civilization Trial adjusts the difficulty based on the actual strength of a civilization. Even within the same type of Trial, the challenges faced by a powerful civilization would be tougher. The invasion our civilization faced was far more severe than other civilizations, and the ranking system would have discounts to that effect. Weaker civilizations showing enough perseverance, luck, and courage may also stand a chance to make a comeback through rewards. Is that so? Shen Hao nodded his head. That, at least, seemed reasonable. The Civilization Trials rules featured some contradictory intentions, but one thing was sure: its purpose to sift and nurture civilizations meant that even weaker ones should have hope. If you recall more details, write up a report immediately or contact me directly. You should be able to use some technological devices by now; they say your learning ability is quite remarkable, Shen Hao looked her over briefly. It seemed there was a way to retract her wings, for now she wore a high-collared sweater with a long skirt that highlighted her tall and perfect figure, appearing completely as a modern woman on the street, despite being slightly tall. It seemed she was adapting quite well. Yes, Ellie noticed Shen Haos gaze and tensed up a bit but quickly relaxed a lot more and her tone softened significantly, Master, your civilization possesses astonishing creativity, and many aspects amaze us. Maybe the current strength is not strong yet, but it has higher potential than ours. Hmm, Shen Hao nodded slightly and chuckled, Erin is more articulate than Ellie. Indeed, the person had switched again. Ellie is just not very good at expressing herself and has grown somewhat weary of others expectations, Erin smiled faintly and chuckled, In the past, many believed that the Path of Life should entail selfless devotion and be filled with love, but thats not quite accurate. In fact, its death that makes people cherish life more. At least thats how it is with you, Shen Hao seemed to recall something and asked, When you were extracted, the data said that you were unable to unite until the end? But now, you seem to be getting along just fine. After the question was asked, Erin lowered her gaze, her expression visibly saddened but she still managed a smile, Its just some laughable reasons, and although change is futile, it can still offer some comfort. Shen Hao nodded. There was no comfort. In the face of the destruction of a civilization, any comfort was meaningless, especially since the people he recruited were meant to be helpers, strong individuals, not those who would dwell on the past. Clearly, Erins emotional intelligence was not just a little higher than Ellies; that smile was her way of conveying her attitude to Shen Hao. All our strength must be focused on enhancing our abilities, Shen Hao said at last, The trial wont be too far off. Indeed, with the appearance of a new planet, everyone felt a sense of crisis. Even without extensive media coverage, the sense of urgency was palpable. Advancements in various fields accelerated further, with most of the global population mobilizing quickly. Even places previously lacking in order were now forcibly establishing it, and wartime policies persisted. A minority of dissenters, even criminals, faced compulsory suppression. The globe was rapidly entering a new order. Eight days passed, and then another planet appeared. This planet was slightly larger than their own, blanketed by an endless expanse of dense forests. It was a sea of green, though it was unclear whether this was caused by the trial or the planets natural state. Fourteen days later, the fifth planet appeared. The appearance of this planet caused tension for everyone for a while because there were numerous large technological constructs floating in its outer space, resembling Space Cities. It was clear the civilization on this planet possessed an advanced level of technology. However, when many expected this fifth planets civilization to send out spaceships, or at the very least probes to other planets for surveillance, nothing happened. Then, ten days later, the sixth planet. This planet was considerably large, on par with the previously mentioned Planet No.1, shrouded in thick atmosphere and clouds, and very close to their own planet. It sat on the opposite side of Planet No.3, sandwiching their world in between, so much so that its presence was clearly visible in the daylight sky. Additionally, this planet exuded a strong life force. Oceans, continents, forestsit had it all. The land area even encompassed half of the entire planet, suggesting vast material wealth. It was on the sixth day following the appearance of this sixth planet that Shen Hao suddenly looked up, furrowing his brows. He felt a wave of transcendent fluctuations coming from Planet No.6. The characteristics were similar to magic power. Although not particularly strong, its range was incredibly wide, covering nearly half the planet. Is this a type of detection magic? Shen Hao squinted, sensing more carefully. It indeed was a large-scale detection spell, crudely searching for Extraordinary Elements and high-energy transcendent reactions. But the ability to conduct such a wide-ranging detection across such vast distances, even if it was only a vague detection, revealed a considerable level of strength in this domain. This was indeed a very powerful civilization. During this time, Erin Ellie had recovered some of her memories. According to what she said, indeed, some civilizations were very strong from the start. Although they faced more severe trials, such already powerful civilizations had the capability to resist disasters in a strong and comprehensive manner, increasing the likelihood that they would survive the trials and quickly become stronger. This put even greater pressure on the human race. Then, for over forty days, there were no changes. It had been almost three months since the last Civilization Trial officially ended. A period that was once brief now felt incredibly long. Some experts surmised that there might have been new planets appearing during this time, perhaps on the other side of the sun. If they orbited the sun at the same speed, it would indeed hide their presence from observation. Regardless, their task remained unchanged: to fully digest all the technologies and goods purchased from the marketplace, rapidly enhancing their own strengths. Thus, thirteen days passed. The Chosen One interface quietly changed at this moment. A new interface appeared. [Ranking] Indeed, it was the ranking that Erin Ellie had mentioned would emerge in a multi-civilization trial! sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Clearly, this meant that the trial was finally about to begin! Chapter 116 - 116: Crisis Emerges! Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Crisis Emerges! Shen Hao didnt need to issue a warning: all the Chosen Ones could see the ranking, and at this moment, the Chosen One Association had already sounded the alarm. All levels of pre-planned alerts were now operating at full capacity! As for Shen Hao, he first looked at the specific contents of the leaderboard. It was divided into two major categories. [Civilization Leaderboard],[Chosen Ones Leaderboard] Shen Hao first opened the Civilization Leaderboard, which presented a detailed and lengthy introduction. ... In essence, it said. The Civilization Leaderboard would promptly list the performance values of civilizations in the Trial of Opposition, considering the total points earned by the civilization, the survival ratio of individuals, the degree of strength growth, and, according to the different current circumstances of each civilization, multiplying by different coefficients before adding them up to display each civilizations trial performance fairly and justly and allocate rewards after each cycle ends. At the same time, the order of completion would also receive a generous additional Civilization Reward. It really is a competition, Shen Hao muttered to himself. This new reward system meant that there was a competitive relationship between civilizations; if any were capable, some civilizations would definitely try to add a bit of difficulty for others. This meant that they had to not only face the trials but also guard against other civilizations. It was important to note that the specific content of the trial had still not appeared. Just like the first trial, there was no notification in this regard. Deducing that the trial had started based on the appearance of the rankings could be considered a loophole. Shen Hao then looked at the [Chosen Ones Leaderboard]. There was again a detailed description, and after carefully reading through it, Shen Hao could confirm that the nature of this leaderboard was the same as that of the civilization leaderboard. It comprehensively considered each Chosen Ones current Talent, Level, ability ball, and even included the strength of their civilization, finally deriving different coefficients. This weighed heavily on Shen Haos mind. Clearly, with his strength, the coefficients were absolutely terrifyingly low! The appearance of these two rankings essentially offered hope of an uprising to some civilizations that were unlucky and weak. As long as they performed outstandingly, they could still have the chance to receive rewards under high coefficients. The duration of each settlement period had already been converted to human time, which was 33 days, 13 hours, and 24 minutes. Just over a month by a couple of days. After confirming that nothing new had appeared, Shen Hao reopened his cheat interface. As expected, the moment the gap period ended, the cheat once again entered a version check state. Moreover, it was quite fast. Upon rough calculation, a new cheat would appear in about seven days! However, the previously grayed-out cheat still seemed unusable because his map still could not be opened. That was somewhat regrettable. Without a map, there was no way to find the sources of points immediately. Have you found anything? Shen Hao directly called Dong Gong. Not yet, everything seems normal, Dong Gong spoke, The Global United Front is discussing whether to issue a public warning, but facing unclear trial forms might cause public panic. Issuing a warning, indicating that the trial had started, but not knowing the specifics, such a situation indeed easily triggered panic. People might even start suspecting those around them; minor issues could turn into major suspicions. Shen Hao did not interject; such matters were better handled by more professional personnel. He simply ordered, Notify me immediately if anything is discovered. Yes! said Dong Gong. Afterward, Shen Hao once again opened his Chosen One interface. Now, his strength had reached Level 14. This was the result of continuous cultivation over the past three months. After the job change, each Chosen Ones cultivation method varied; for example, his sister, Qiuyue, matched her profession two months ago as a Purple Epic [Wind Dragon Boxer]. Although a boxer, her profession was more akin to that of a Melee Mage, whose main cultivation method was not physical training but meditating, drawing in magical power while comprehending and growing the thread of Wind Dragon bloodline within her body. It was indeed a continuation of her usual combat style. With similar combat Talent, Liu Ruoxis matched profession was Purple Epic [One Strike Asura], with only one method of cultivation: continuous slashing, whether slashing people or objects, the process of wielding a sword naturally integrated extraordinary elements, with a combat style that utterly intensified slaughter. The rest of the team members were mostly Purple Epic professions as well. This was because, aside from Soul Talent, the quality of ability balls also influenced the matching of professions to some extent. And Shen Hao had fitted each of them with at least one Golden Legendary ability! Over these few months, he had started to focus on training those who were loyal, and these initial followers including his sister, Shen Xing, were naturally not spared from cultivation. Unfortunately, their inherent talents were a bit low, which was the most critical aspect for profession matching. Therefore, even so, no Golden Legendary professions had emerged. Shen Hao reflected for a moment, then closed his eyes; his current method of cultivation, apart from strengthening civilization, was to sense the various changes within the civilization in this almost meditative manner. Although this feeling was still extremely vague and far from being able to discern every change, if there were any major crisis within the entire civilization, he could not possibly be unaware of it. Like the previous incident, where millions were parasitized by the Blood Demon without anyone knowing, that was no longer possible. At this moment, commands were continuously being issued from the Global United Front, and crisis monitoring departments in various locations had received strict orders. Although the orders did not explicitly state that the trial had begun, the sudden issuance of these orders could explain a lot. Anxiety was quietly intensifying. Some people had already faintly sensed something. He Jin was one of them. Yes, he was the original landlord from Donghua City who had fortuitously saved his life at the hands of the President of the Chosen One Association, the most powerful human Chosen One, the great Savior. He was no longer a landlord now. All the houses, although nominally still his, had been allocated by government order to people who had moved from rural areas and townships into the city. This was naturally not without compensation. It wasnt money or anything like that, but another form of contribution points. Contribution points, a globally universal exchange currency that had been introduced in the past few months by the Global United Front. These could not be sold or traded. They could only be obtained through various contributions. Including but not limited to responding to and completing tasks distributed by the Global United Front, participating in factory transformations, or even joining the military, among others. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Their use was to exchange for certain items that could only be obtained with contribution points and that were not tradable. For example, safe house quotas during the trial period, some civilian self-defense weapons, and cultivation resources. Yes, the Global United Front had now publicized several different basic cultivation methods, mostly harmless, but also not easy to practice. Having cultivation resources could lead to a rapid entry into cultivation! This had also caused a sharp increase in the significance of contribution points, especially compared to some industries that were being rapidly phased out, as most people would choose to exchange them. This was also a policy measure to smoothly transition human society into the trial era. And He Jin, thanks to those dozen or so houses, had gained quite a few contribution points, and had already developed Qi Sense two months ago, embarking on the path of cultivation. Every day, he would work in the factory during the day and return to his house to practice cultivation at night. He was still the envy of many people. What made people even more envious was that he had picked up a life from Shen Haos hands, having not only seen that person but even spoken to him. Just this alone made He Jin somewhat of a celebrity in Donghua City. This also allowed him to successfully use some connections to receive some sensitive news. The Crisis Management Department is completely tense now, the number of soldiers patrolling the streets has increased, and theres a lot more crisis alert education on TV and online. No mistake, a new trial is coming! He Jin thought nervously. He dared not speak casually to others, but also could not help starting to suspect everyone and everything. He had been unable to sleep for two or three days straight. He was extremely tired mentally. Until the fourth night, it seemed he finally couldnt bear it any longer, and his whole person felt somewhat groggy. Thud, thud, thud. In a daze, he seemed to hear a knocking sound. He lived in a single dormitory, which was also a privilege he had exchanged with contribution points. After the Blood Demon war, many people had aftershocks and didnt dare to stay in the same room with unfamiliar peopleHe Jin especially, since he had almost died. Thud, thud, thud. The knocking sound seemed to grow louder. He Jin, in a daze, felt extremely cold, as if no blanket was covering him at all despite the reasonably thick blanket on his body. These days had indeed started to get colder. Many people had added blankets and changed clothes. Thud, thud, thud. The knocking seemed to get a bit closer. Who is it! He Jin called out in a daze, receiving no response and, instead, feeling colder. His entire body curled up. Thud, thud, thud. This time, the knocking sound came directly from the head of the bed. He Jin felt even colder, his whole body shivering as if he were lying naked in a snow-covered icy land. No, thats not right! He suddenly opened his eyes wide. Mother! He Jin screamed in horror. Because he saw a person, a person with withered skin, vacant and blurred eyes standing at his bedside, seemingly silently staring at him, emitting a chilling cold! Any fatigue, any sleepiness, was awakened in an instant! Chapter 117 - 117: Someone Died! Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Someone Died! Two months of He Jins cultivated spiritual energy suddenly soared within his body, bringing him a rush of warmth. Then it dissipated at an astonishing speed, but that was enough to momentarily relieve the stiffness in his body. He flipped over, screaming loudly, and stumbled towards the door! Many people around were startled awake. By the time they gathered, they saw He Jin in his thin pajamas, shivering and screaming, Theres a ghost, theres a ghost! People murmured amongst themselves. It wasnt until several individuals dressed in Crisis Management Department uniforms hurried over and restored order. But when they entered the room holding talismans cautiously, they saw nothing. ... The room looked completely normal. Its true! He Jin suddenly became frantic, I really saw something! It was standing at the head of the bed and even knocking on the door! You must have heard it too, it was knocking loudly! He turned to look at several neighbors. But the neighbors looked at each other and shook their heads, indicating they heard nothing. Even a few members of the Crisis Management Department looked at He Jin skeptically. He Jin, have you been under too much stress recently? someone asked by his side. Yeah, youve looked absent-minded lately. Look at those dark circles under your eyes. But it has gotten colder these past few days, maybe you caught a chill. Voices came one after another. Its true! Everything I said is true! He Jin suddenly didnt know what to say, so agitated he was almost jumping. But just then, a scream suddenly came from not far away. Someones dead, someones dead! a person ran over, face full of terror. At this, everyone was shocked into uproar. If it had only been He Jin saying this, it might have been dismissed, but now someone had actually died? However, when people learned who the deceased was, they were again doubtful. The deceased was an old man in his sixties, also in a single dormitory. He was found curled up, clutching his chest in pain, his expression one of agony, resembling a heart attack. Only He Jin turned pale at sight. This is exactly what happened to me. If I hadnt been cultivating for two months, if I hadnt had a rush of spiritual power in me, I would surely have died too! he cried out urgently. Someone walked over and grabbed He Jins hand. It was Zhang Jibao, the chief of the Crisis Management Department in this area of Donghua City. Chief, what did you find? someone nearby asked their chief. Hes not wrong, Zhang Jibao said seriously, releasing He Jins hand, theres a severe depletion of spiritual energy in his body that doesnt look like a natural loss. This is no ordinary event; report it immediately. Yes! Everyone immediately became serious. The few who heard this remark were even more startled. Everyone knew He Jin, who owned more than a dozen houses thanks to his contribution points and whose cultivation skills far surpassed theirs. If he could narrowly escape death, they wouldnt stand a chance! Nobody should sleep alone in their rooms tonight, Zhang Jibao announced, knowing that disclosing such news would inevitably cause panic, and dont go to bed too late. Try to squeeze in together as much as possible. We will provide each dormitory with an alert talisman, and we will take turns keeping watch here tonight. This statement reassured everyone slightly. Those who could be chiefs in the current Crisis Management Department were generally battle-hardened veterans from the Blood Demon wars. Contribution points proved their strength and ability. As the crowd dispersed uneasily, the matter was rapidly reported. Nationally, similar incidents had happened more than once! Many people died in their sleep, all manifesting painful expressions, bodies curled and stiff; the majority of the casualties were elderly with poor physical condition or young people who regularly stayed up late and were not in good mental states. Shen Hao also received the message. In fact, even before he got the news, he had vaguely felt an inexplicable chill echoing above their entire civilization. Has anyone caught the Monster up to now? Shen Hao asked. No, Dong Gong replied, Weve stationed the Chosen Ones around high-risk individuals, but not to mention the Chosen Ones, as long as there are more people together, no danger appears, and we also do not have any understanding of how this Monster appears and disappears. After all, only from that day did the situation start to truly capture attention. Previously, there were indeed a few cases, but they were extremely rare, and mostly involved people in very poor health conditions, which closely resembled sudden deaths, so it didnt trigger any alarm. However, just four days into the Trial, there was a noticeable increase in the number of victims. Even some young people, merely due to a brief period of stress and anxiety, would become victims. This could not help but raise concerns. Based on the experiences from the Blood Demon Trial before, the Trial might not be very strong at the beginning, but it, like a spark, could easily develop rapidly into a widespread inferno. Since there are specific target groups, lets prioritize providing them with some artifacts to try, instructed Shen Hao, first find out which artifacts are useful, then figure out a way to mass produce them. Havent we already established the profession of Talisman Master? Yes, responded Dong Gong. For the past two months, there had been a push to popularize Cultivation and Magic, and although the time had been short, a preliminary selection had been carried out. Some people with better Talent were gathered together for deeper learning. The talisman class Shen Hao spoke of was one such group, mainly focused on studying the crafting of talismans and had already achieved preliminary results. If some basic talismans proved useful, there would be no need to spend valuable points purchasing them from the Chosen One Mall. These people could provide them in large quantities directly. Even some individuals with outstanding performances were already capable of drawing higher-quality talismans. With so many people in the world, there were always some geniuses. This was also one of the benefits of popularizing the Extraordinary Path. Furthermore, in these four days, the climate globally has started to show a significant drop, coinciding closely with the start of the Trial, and some experts have also expressed their concern, Dong Gong said again. Since the Star Jump event began, our planets climate has severely deviated from the established scientific norms and is influenced by another powerful force, which normally wouldnt change without reason. At this point, Dong Gongs expression was even more serious than before. The Trial sometimes didnt just involve the appearance of a clear enemyhe hadnt forgotten that the Blood Demons civilization was destroyed amid a global temperature rise. Unlike a visible enemy, this type of climate change was indeed a true natural disaster. It was essential to remain vigilant. This indeed warrants vigilance, Shen Haos expression grew more serious, the Global United Front should have a corresponding plan, right? Yes, Dong Gong nodded, the Global United Front is now actively mobilizing related industries to heavily produce heating products. Regardless of whether this climate change was part of the Trial or not, since it had occurred, it was always necessary to prepare more. Apart from traditional thick clothes and cotton quilts, the production of new types of heating stoves, insulation building materials, and insulation cloth that could be obtained for points from the Chosen One Mall was also being accelerated. Though Human Civilization was simultaneously popularizing the Extraordinary Path, it still primarily focused on technological development. The core pathway was to use science to reduce the demand for human labor and then transfer that labor to the extraordinary. This could indeed complement technology and the extraordinary to some extent. Since theres already a plan, lets start preparing according to the plan, said Shen Hao, rising from his seat, Ill also go to some places to have a look. Yes, Ill prepare right away, Dong Gong said hurriedly. No need, Ill go back to my hometown to check, Shen Hao shook his head. He had actually grasped some details about the enemy appearing this time. But it still needed to be verified. Indeed, dragging this on was no longer an option. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Among the rankings, three other civilizations showed changes in their performance values. Yes, eight, not six. The moment the rankings appeared, people knew that some experts guesses were correct: on the other side of the Sun, where it is currently impossible to observe, two more civilizations had emerged. This means, including their own, a total of nine civilizations were participating in this Trial! And now, three had already begun to address the Trial, at least gaining points. Shen Hao, rather than staying at the headquarters of the association, preferred to go and see for himself, possibly discovering something. It was a good opportunity to visit his hometown. Shen Haos parents had already been brought to the headquarters of the association, the safety of the Mage Tower was unquestionable, but after all, that was his own hometown, and Shen Hao still had emotional attachment to Donghua City. He took a spaceship alone, heading straight for Donghua City. At this moment, the sky was just beginning to lighten. Many at He Jins factory had not slept all night, and the more it happened, the more uneasy it became. The common point between He Jin and the deceased old man during this period was the lack of rest. When it was finally dawn, people from the Crisis Management Department came knocking for a roll call, allowing some finally to breathe a sigh of relief, as they got dressed and came out of their rooms. However, a night passed, and the weather outside had become noticeably colder. Yesterday, an extra coat might have been sufficient, but today, an extra undershirt was necessary, and many had even put on long johns. However, upon coming out, they discovered that Zhang Jibao, who was taking the roll call, looked particularly grim. Two dormitories, eight people, no signs of life! He looked towards those dormitories. One was not too far, and he had passed by several times on patrol during the night, but had noticed nothing amiss! Chapter 118 - 118: Identify the Trials Enemy! Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Identify the Trials Enemy! With nervousness and slight unease, Zhang Jibao carefully opened the door to the dormitory. Silence reigned. Four people lay on their beds, all curled up, their limbs stiff! They had been dead for quite some time! Captain! a team member ran over quickly from the side. Seeing this scene, he inhaled sharply and swallowing his saliva, said, The other dormitory too, all dead! The atmosphere at the scene became instantly oppressive. ... There was no mistaking it, this was definitely a new Trial. But the problem was, compared with the last Blood Demon, they didnt see the enemy at all this time! Bang! Zhang Jibao punched the wall, his face grim, and turned to shout to a group of approaching factory managers, Who assigned the dormitories last night? Why group four older people together in one room? Indeed, the four people in this dormitory all seemed quite old. They all appeared to be in their fifties. That A man, sweating coldly and trembling, raised his hand, Many of the young people dont want to share a dormitory with older people, and these four knew each other well and had no objections Now, reassign immediately! Zhang Jibao shouted, In each dormitory, there must be two young adults! Investigate those with underlying health issues thoroughly, and even during the day, dont be alone! Although they still did not know the specifics of the enemy, they could already see some general situations. At least for now, the enemy seemed to target only those with poor health, or those who were mentally frail. Zhang Jibao quickly instructed his teammates, Report the situation here, and also, these Warning Talismans are ineffective; replace the talismans in each dormitory with different ones. Take out whatever is available, and I will immediately request reinforcements! Captain, it might be impossible to get reinforcements. His teammate showed him his phone with a helpless expression. The work group chat was filled with dense messages at that moment. A-12 district has nine casualties, their conditions identical! B-9 district has twelve casualties! Five of them are under twelve years old! A-4 district has seven casualties, the Evil Exorcism Talismans had some effect; six people survived a bizarre event thanks to the talismans, but among the seven casualties, three of them also possessed Evil Exorcism Talismans. A-18 district with thirty-two casualties, the area has four senior homes! Were severely short-staffed! Requesting support! Looking around, every one of the hundreds of areas segmented within Donghua City had casualties overnight! Many places were requesting assistance. Especially the senior communities, some of the situations clenched Zhang Jibaos fists tight. Even the parents of fallen heroes had become casualties! While the Blood Demon war did not cause as severe damage to their nation as it did to West State, there were still many who had sacrificed themselves on the battlefield, leaving behind their parents and children. This Trial targeted the elderly and children first! If we cant get manpower support, request for talismans, arent Evil Exorcism Talismans useful? If we cant get those either, Ill buy them with my own contribution points! Zhang Jibao clenched his fist and said, Also, tonight well stay with some of the elderly! I want to see for myself what kind of Monster it is! Even if it was truly a ghost, hadnt they undertaken Cultivation? They would kill the ghost! At this moment, Shen Hao had also arrived in Donghua City. He did not alert anyone, silently returning to his home all by himself. Now that the rural and urban populations had been consolidated into the cities, resulting in relatively crowded populations, many empty houses were requisitioned with compensation in contribution points. Of course, Shen Haos home had naturally been preserved, not just preserved, but also had to be isolated and watched over. Otherwise, people would continuously come over just to touch the doorframe. But no one had been inside; everything remained as it was. Shen Hao gestured lightly, and a dust removal Magic swept through the room with a breeze, instantly making it clean and tidy. Then he sat in his own chair and slowly closed his eyes. The next moment, in the heavens above, a pair of invisible eyes opened! If someone were to look up at that moment, they could even make eye contact with Shen Hao. Just one night, and already there are thousands of casualties. Shen Hao took in the entire city situation at a glance; he could clearly see the bodies being moved out. The elderly, children, and some individuals with weak constitutions. It seemed this Trial really did begin by targeting these people! And the efficiency of killing was very high! Far exceeding when the Blood Demon initially began its assaults. You should know that the Blood Demon had quietly developed for a full months time and, in Donghua City, it had only parasitized around eight thousand people. But now, this Trial had only just started for a mere four days! And there were already thousands of casualties! Even more mysteriously, for the moment, Shen Hao also could not find where the enemy was! Somethings not right, really not right! Shen Hao narrowed his eyes. Although he had already known that the intensity of the Trials would increase with the strength of the civilization, no matter what was said, his Observation abilityHeavenly Eyewas of the Golden Legendary Ability Level! Furthermore, he had already prioritized its upgrade to Level 8. Coupled with the Dominator Talent, his use of the Golden Legendary Ability was at its peak, yet he still couldnt find the enemy. Unless he was looking in the wrong direction! Suddenly, a thought struck Shen Hao, and he focused his attention on a few severely ill elderly patients in the hospital. He just stared at them. Nowadays, the technological level within civilization had skyrocketed, which naturally included medical advancements. Moreover, some pharmaceutical and medical enterprises had exchanged for contribution points, producing large amounts of new drugs that gave many patients, who previously could only wait for death, a glimpse of hope for survival. However, the current medical environment still couldnt change the essence of life. Elderly people who were naturally aging, with their bodily functions beginning to decline on a large scale, still had no way to extend their lives. The people Shen Hao was watching were exactly of this kind. Until at a certain moment, he clearly saw wisps of cold air slowly emerging, a soul body taking shape! Found it! Shen Haos eyes lit up. The next moment, streaks of lightning traversed the distance of several kilometers and appeared inside the ward. In an instant, the soul body was obliterated. The points increased by four hundred and thirty-two! Without any external assistance, killing it yielded so many more points than a Blood Demon? Shen Hao was a little surprised. But in terms of the strength of that attack alone, it wasnt much higher than what it took to kill a Blood Demon. However, feeling the residual aura of the soul body, Shen Hao had an epiphany. It must be related to his higher-grade replacement of Thunder with Purple Cloud Divine Thunder. This ability seemed to greatly suppress the new Monsters of this Trial. But Shen Hao wasnt overly joyful. To him, whether it was suppressive or not, it was all the same. The key to resolving the Trial didnt lie in whether he could destroy the enemy, but in whether he could rescue civilization! Luckily, he did make a significant discovery this time! They are not born out of thin air, that unique fluctuation Lights representing Sovereignty appeared in Shen Haos eyes. After finding the right direction, he gradually noticed the problems around him. It seemed as though a film was covering the original world. A kind of space power? In any case, it was strong! So strong that even the present Shen Hao couldnt easily detect it. However, once detected, it was but a thought away, and Shen Hao used the Suppression of Sovereignty to easily tear through this film. In an instant, it was as if the mist had cleared, or as if he had arrived in a brand new world. Everything around him had changed. What was once an extremely rich concentration of Extraordinary Elements had turned into a unique power that was extremely cold and obviously harmful to the human body. The room was clearly no longer the same as before. Although it looked similar, it was more decayed, and Shen Hao even saw his own bed had become dry and yellowed. The walls, tables, furnitureeverything was clearly different, as though they had been left there for several years. He looked outside. The sky was extremely dim. It had been early morning just a moment ago, but now it had turned into the twilight of near nightfall. The whole city was empty, not a person in sight, and Shen Hao only saw a few Dead Souls wandering the streets. Yes, no people, but Dead Souls! The backside of the world, the domain of the dead! Shen Hao took a slow breath. He had definitively identified the enemies of the new Trial. At least one of them. They were not outsiders, but humans themselves! Only, they were those who had died and turned into Dead Souls! He used his Heavenly Eye once more and clearly saw all the Dead Souls drifting throughout the city! The number was significant, close to sixteen hundred. He took out his cell phone, only to find that in this Inner World, there was no signal at all. This place was indeed a very special space, clearly not a natural occurrence, but born under the mighty power of the Civilization Trial. Many pieces of information needed to be studied. For example, would people also be corrupted and age here? And does destroying the houses here also affect the real world? Shen Hao thought for a moment, and rather than hurrying to eliminate these Dead Souls, he used his Dominator Talent again, taking control of everything around him to forcibly exit the place. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He returned to reality once again. Everything in the room remained unchanged, still in its clean and tidy state. Going back and forth between reality and the Inner World he had just been in was clearly not easy. Completely relying on Sovereign control over his surroundings, even then, he could feel a great resistance when transitioning between the two. Furthermore Shen Hao dialed Dong Gongs number. Help me check quickly the number of deaths in Donghua City over the last four days, including the latest abnormal deaths as well as those that seemed normal before, he instructed. Yes! Dong Gong worked quickly. Within moments, he responded, Including the one thousand one hundred and twenty-four people who died last night, the total number of recorded deaths in these four days is one thousand five hundred and seventy-two. Chapter 119 - 119: Take Swift Action! Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Take Swift Action! Correspondence established! Shen Hao first wanted to know the ratio of conversion from deceased personnel to undead souls. But was it a hundred percent? Shen Hao didnt know if other civilizations had the same ratio, but for their own, it was extremely terrifying. Do the new trials enemies have anything to do with the deceased personnel? Dong Gong also seemed to have guessed something from Shen Haos question. Lets have a meeting, Shen Hao said gravely, Contact the highest meeting of the Global United Front, and have key personnel from various important departments of the Chosen One Association participate. I demand an online meeting to be convened in the shortest time possible! ... Yes! Dong Gong immediately went to arrange it. Clearly, he also sensed the urgency of the situation. Shen Hao maintained his attention on the entire Donghua City and once again entered the Inner World. This time, he took out his mobile phone and tried other functions. Aside from having no signal to make calls or access the internet, other functions were still operational. He tried recording some videos, only to find that ghosts would not appear on camera at all. This indicated that these ghosts were actually intangible and insubstantial. He could see them because his spiritual power was strong enough. Some ordinary people who have not yet embarked on the path of cultivation might die without ever realizing it, not knowing what killed them. In that case, conventional weapons, even some of the newer high-tech weapons, might not necessarily be useful. A new method of engaging the enemy had to be found. The importance of the Extraordinary Domain might become even further elevated. And whats worse was that human civilization had no advantage in this area. Even now, their civilization was still primarily technology-based. Shen Hao did a brief survey of intelligence information and couldnt help feeling weighed down. By the time he returned to the Main World, the meeting was ready. In todays world, the advantage of information had been further enhanced, and personal information terminals had grown very powerful. The terminals used by Shen Hao and some key figures were purchased directly from the Chosen One Mall and were completely futuristic technology. At this moment, he took them out, and more than a hundred projection screens simultaneously appeared in mid-air. In each screen was a person, of various skin colors and ages, all high-level members of the Global United Front, the highest authorities of human civilization within the common peoples domain. The technology of the past could never have achieved this level. Ladies and gentlemen, Shen Hao, sitting in his chair with a serious expression, said, Before we get to the main topic, I want to ask something. Prior to the start of the Trial, how many people died worldwide in a day? President, about 150,000, Dong Gongs voice sounded. Although he wasnt one of the high-level members of the Global United Front, as Shen Haos current chief secretary, he naturally had the right to participate in the meeting. That means on the first day of the Trial, we would have gained 150,000 enemies! Shen Hao uploaded the video he had recorded. This is what Ive discovered, another Inner World overlapping with ours which I prefer to call the Undead World. I have confirmed through my hometown, Donghua City, that in this Trial, any human who dies will become an Undead in this world! As the dark, decaying world appeared on the screen, everyone at the meeting unavoidably began to stir. Such enemies were one thing, but for a Trial, a Civilization Trial had actually created a second world! And it seemed that all the buildings of the Main World were present! Even though it wasnt the first time people knew about the power of the Civilization Trial, they were still amazed. This world itself is filled with a very cold supernatural power, harmful to life. Erin, Shen Hao called out his Contractors name, you walk the path of death, and this Trial might involve the field youre proficient in. Come to me after the meeting is over. Yes! Erin responded. She was initially surprised that she was called to a meeting of this caliber, but now she understood. This Trial indeed involved her Extraordinary Domain! I have summarized the following intelligence points, Shen Hao continued: First, its quite difficult for the living to come to the Undead World, as there is much resistance. Second, undead can freely traverse any location, and it seems they have the characteristic of directly observing the Main World through the Undead World, enabling them to appear precisely by their targets. Third, the undead gain strength rapidly while staying in the Undead World; those produced on the first day of the Trial have reached at least Level 3 in strength. Fourth, pure physical attacks, including kinetic bullets and cold weapons, are ineffective against the undead. Fifth, people killed by the undead will also become undead! It should be said that the probability of the dead becoming undead is one hundred percent! As Shen Hao narrated, many people started to take notes anxiously, and with each point he mentioned, the atmosphere of the meeting visibly grew heavier. Especially after the fifth point. There wasnt a single relaxed face to be seen anymore. The discussions grew louder. This is way more terrifying than the Blood Demon. Yes, the spread is even scarier than the Blood Demon! Without the Matrixs limitation on parasitic range, anyone who dies will become an enemy! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How are we supposed to establish a defensive line against attacks that breach space and teleport instantly? The rate of increase in strength is also very dangerous, Level 3 in four days! Immune to physical attacks, so most of the militarys active weapons are useless now? One after another, voices of discussion and questions were continuously raised. But these discussions didnt offer any sense of relief, quite the opposite. The more they discussed, the more everyone could feel the immense pressure. Some peoples faces turned extremely grim, especially those in regions with a high number of recent deaths, clearly feeling the great danger! Compared with the Blood Demon, the enemies in this Civilization Trial were indeed too powerful! The only silver lining was that, for now, these Dead Souls seemed to act purely on instinct with limited targets for their attacks. If they had Human intelligence and strict command like the Blood Demon, the whole world would likely have already descended into chaos by now. But to put it bluntly, if this had been the first Trial Humanity encountered, even with Shen Hao, Human extinction would have been highly probable! Everyone. Shen Hao spoke again. The numerous voices of discussion gradually subsided. All eyes quietly turned towards him. The enemies in this Trial have appeared, and the degree of danger has indeed exceeded our expectations. Moreover, I fear there is more to it; the changes in climate are equally concerning, Shen Hao said with a heavy tone. But the power we now possess is also completely different from before. If pure technological means are not effective, then we shall combine them with the powers of the Extraordinary Domain! I demand a rapid global response, and for all of us to do everything within our power! This conference was mainly about sharing the intelligence he had with everyone. It was not about commanding them on what to do. In fact, just as Shen Hao said, Humanity now was entirely different from before, and even though the enemy was terrifying, it was not without countermeasures. Close monitoring of high-risk populations, intensifying battle research, and even stepping up the treatment of the sick and critically ill were all means to combat this Trial! These were not actions Shen Hao could undertake himself; they had to be accomplished by every individual in this civilization! After the meeting, the Global United Front acted swiftly, as Shen Hao had said. The basic information about the Trial was sent to guardians at the front lines in various locations in the shortest possible time. These usually were patrol officers from the Crisis Management Departments, many of whom were Soldiers with experience from the Blood Demon battlefield and key targets for training on the Extraordinary Path. At least after surviving that war, they had more courage to face the enemy than ordinary people did. However, this inevitably led to intelligence leaks. As the Global United Front prepared to make a statement, discussions on the internet became dense and frequent. This is an undead calamity! Its terrifying, Im really scared that one of those things might suddenly appear. To the commentator above, my uncle is from the Crisis Management Department. Internal news indicates that the more nervous you are, the more likely you are to be targeted. Dont spread rumors; the official announcement will come out soon. I hope they announce it quickly! Theres too much information on the internet right now! Have you all noticed its getting colder? The temperature drop is so rapid! Indeed, its getting colder and colder! Most people still only had a partial understanding of the information. Although panic continued to spread, having gone through the Blood Demon war, the populous had some psychological preparedness; it hadnt yet reached a point of general anxiety, concern, or despair. At this moment, most were just waiting for the official report. And they didnt have to wait too long. Well aware that such a significant crisis could not be concealed, the Global United Front quickly held a press conference and confirmed the formal emergence of the new Trial. The enemy this time has two forms; the first is the Undead, and the second is Death itself, the spokesperson said gravely. The existence of the Civilization Trial is for the time being unstoppable. What we can, and must, do is to muster all our strength and courage to confront and endure the Trial. I now, on behalf the Global United Front, declare once again, that the world has re-entered a state of emergency, and war has been reignited! With this statement, the brief three-month period of peace officially ended! The threat of death once again loomed over every individual in this civilization! However, thanks to the continuous declaration during this period, although people still felt instinctive unease and fear, they ultimately did not experience the panic or despair of the first time. Simultaneously, a Manual for Undead Prevention was released and detailed at the press conference. Chapter 120 - 120: Undead Prevention Manual Chapter 120: Chapter 120: Undead Prevention Manual The intelligence weve acquired so far is still very limited. This time, the enemy is indeed very peculiarthey dont confront us head-on and we havent found effective means to capture them. However, weve managed to summarize some experience. First, the Undead prioritize attacking those with weak spirits and poor physical health but will avoid the strong and spirited. Therefore, its advised that during this period, young and healthy individuals should live together with children and elders in their households. Just the first point has sparked much discussion. These creatures are afraid of people with strong Qi and blood! ... What about when there are many people? Is that just as effective? During the Blood Demon War, I didnt dare let my children out of my sight! Exercise is still helpful. Cultivation is even more useful! Ever since I developed Qi Sense, my mental and physical condition has improved significantly! In these two months, cultivation and magic have become the hottest discussion topics on the internet, with countless people sharing their experiences online. Peoples pursuit of strength and transcendence has started to surpass their pursuit of power and money. Actually, the second point discussed in this initial version of the prevention manual relates to cultivation! Second, the spiritual power concentrated through cultivation has a notable passive defense effect against the Undead, whereas magic requires learning specific spells and casting them in advance to be protected during the effective period. Correct, this is the gap proven through experimentation. The most basic methods of both of the current Extraordinary Paths are now fully public, allowing individuals to practice on their own and acquire contribution points through work or donation to exchange for cultivation resourcesessentially, all people are engaging in cultivation. Though, the likelihood of those with a certain level of cultivation being attacked by the Undead is still not high. But there are still those like He Jin. This second point was summarized from such individuals experiences. Some who practiced magic and had a decent mastery, suffered tragic fates due to poor condition and a lack of preparedness, while those who followed the Immortal Dao saw better protective effects from spiritual power in emergencies. Once this was mentioned, it stirred up an even bigger sensation! Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Most of the comments came from those who practiced magic. Is it too late to start cultivating now? Damn, Ive just been meditating, not even learning a single spell! I can only create a spark of fire! What is a protective spell and how do I learn it? I regret it, but I cant comprehend the Eastern path of cultivation at all! Even though both paths are fully open and available for the whole world to learn, obviously due to cultural differences, people in the East are more inclined toward cultivation, whereas people in the West prefer learning magic. At this moment, those who chose magic are wailing in despair. But theres nothing that can be done about it. Even afterwards, this prevention manual also made learning materials for protective magic freely available, but obviously, this isnt something that can be learned quickly. Compared to instinctive spiritual power that can be used directly, the application of magic power requires more precision. It can only be said that different civilizations inherently have their distinctions, and its necessary to pursue them simultaneously, and even when facing highly complex trials, the more civilizational paths, the better! Third, the speaker continued without heeding the voices on the internet, climate also plays a role, with the Undead preferring colder environments, and a chilling sensation is the clearest sign of their presence, so its best to stay in warm surroundings. This point is actually the most serious one. Because the temperature has noticeably dropped. And its dropping everywhere, regardless of location. Even areas that should normally be quite warm at this time are adopting the appearance of deep winter, and the Global United Front is concerned that this condition will continue to worsen, with some regions completely unprepared for extreme cold weather! Even in the Eastern Country, how many households in the south have installed heating? Air conditioning cant cope with extremely cold climates. And there are many places around the world that lack even decent housing! In fact, many experts are now speculating that this trial involves not just the Undead but a natural disaster as well! Because obviously, such climate change must be related to the trial. This speculation, undoubtedly, causes many to feel a certain fear. Natural disasters bring death, death brings the Undead, the Undead bring more death If this is really the case, this Trial still has a significant chance of leading the entire civilization towards doomsday! Netizens at this moment still arent fully aware of the seriousness of the climates severity, for it is supposed to be winter at this time, but some areas that are usually quite warm in winter are now actively learning from people in colder regions. And this time, the main intelligence that could be disclosed at the press conference was essentially these three points, followed by some details. For example, sharing some of the survivors experiences, knocking sounds, shouting, or numbness in the limbs, headaches, and so on. Another example would be which talismans are useful and which items are ineffective. Even after the press conference ended, people all over the world were still discussing, and the volume of conversation only increased. Numerous experts and scholars were publishing more detailed analyses, even if some were not true, but under the leadership of the Global United Front, the beginning of this Trial had not caused too much panic and chaos, and order was still maintained smoothly. However, many people understood that this was just a surface maintained by intensive propaganda. All those who stood on the frontline against the Trial were plunged into immense urgency. The majority of research institutes became actively involved; all Chosen Ones were assigned to designated areas, the military was also mobilizing, and even the Cultivation Geniuses selected within the last three months were urgently dispatched to various locations. Because there was no longer any room left for them to focus solely on Cultivation. At the same time as the press conference was being held, people around the world were counting the death toll over the past four to five days. The results were astonishing. Especially in some relatively poor countries. During the Blood Demon War, due to the scarcity of Matrices and weak weaponry, and with timely support, these regions did not suffer too seriously, but now, a large number of people were simply unable to protect themselves with their meager facilities, diseases and cold harassed most, making them prime targets for the Undead. Some areas had even seen a large number of casualties. The Undead had evolved to the point where they could appear even during the day! We must support quickly and suppress the number of the Undead! Why not relocate the people? Good idea. In the southern West State, there are vast cities that are uninhabited, with facilities intact, and radiation levels have fallen to safe zones. Cancer wont kill people right away, and it can still be cured. Perhaps the people in the north will protest? That depends on the propaganda, and indeed, there is no better place. The Global United Front specially convened a meeting for this and made decisions quickly. In fact, the situation in West State was indeed somewhat special at this time. During the Blood Demon War, over a hundred million died, and at one point there was a nuclear radiation crisis. Among the surviving population, those with some ability, some capital, left there with the help of contribution points, leaving a population of less than one and a half billion, whose influence was rapidly waning. There were, indeed, a large number of abandoned cities on their side, most with decent infrastructure, perfectly suitable for use. Under the current circumstances, only this level of response was possible. It wasnt only the impoverished regions that were relatively more affected, but it didnt mean other areas werent serious as well. Within just four to five days, the death toll in some dense cities was beginning to approach the number of Parasite cases at the onset of the Blood Demon War! Shen Hao at this moment had not a second to rest. Right after the meeting ended that day, he began cleansing. Starting from Donghua City, one city after another, he cleaned up all of the newly-born Undead! The cheat would not appear for another two days, but obviously, he couldnt wait until then, as the Undead could potentially spread exponentially. Moreover, he found that his strength in the Undead World was somewhat suppressed. The Dominator pressure hadnt changed much, and within the range of the Dominator Domain, there was not much change in strength, but outside this range, the potency of Extraordinary Means was markedly reduced. Especially the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder! Higher consumption, lower potency, its a mutually restrictive relationship, Shen Hao muttered to himself as he arrived at a major city with a population of nearly ten million, looking at the tens of thousands of Undead in the Inner World, his mood also turned sour. During the Blood Demon War, he could deal with this number of Blood Demons in only half an hour, but now, even with his strength having reached the Fifteenth Level, it still took half an hour to clean them up. The chilling power pervading this world not only enhanced the strength of the Undead but even suppressed the livings power! And the stronger the force, the greater the suppression. It was as if the whole world was his enemy! I wonder if other civilizations are facing the same situation, Shen Hao exhaled slowly, starting another round of cleansing. No matter what, his formidable strength still played a crucial role. At least in most parts of the Eastern Country, the spread of the Undead could be temporarily suppressed by him within a few days. Yes, temporarily. The first city he cleansed, Donghua City, had seen dozens of deaths within just a single day, and normal life and death could not be stopped for now. The Global United Front was now implementing a new directive to move high-risk groups like those with serious illness or the elderly out of the cities to other locations for unified settlement. This approach, which seemed almost heartless, could save more lives at this critical moment! Chapter 121 - 121: Cultivator Legion! Chapter 121: Chapter 121: Cultivator Legion! Just as the spokesperson at the press conference related, the enemy this time is not only the undead but also death itself. The undead are not as easily halted as the Blood Demon; they werent born from contact but merely from death. To erect a barrier, aside from significantly lowering their numbers, it was equally crucial to reduce the number of deaths! This was especially true when, for the time being, Shen Hao was the only one capable of delving deep into the Undead World to combat them. The battlefield for most others remained within the Main World. While Shen Hao actively cleared the undead from various places in the Eastern Country, many Chosen Ones were likewise not idle. ... In fact, Shen Hao started from his hometown, then moved to the Eastern Country. This was not only to preserve a relatively intact, safe, and strong power for the new trials, but there was also a clear personal motive. Yet no one dared to say this aloud. Even online, voices crying unfair or help us first were quickly suppressed. However, the Eastern Country, having benefited from this situation, did not do nothing. With the domestic situation relieved by Shen Haos tremendous power, they began to dispatch some of their more powerful people to assist others. At this moment, three people from Shen Haos personal team had arrived in one of the most disaster-stricken areas. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was Yang Jun, Song Cheng, and Liu Ruoxi. Is this Edico? Song Cheng surveyed his surroundings with a curious face as soon as he got off the plane, It doesnt seem that bad; this airport is quite good. The poverty and backwardness here arent due to environmental factors but a multitude of other impacts, Yang Jun observed the area, War, finance, chaosthese are the main reasons. What you see, the airport, was actually built twenty years ago when there was a brief period of splendor. Tsk tsk, Song Cheng smacked his lips. Youre finally here! A man dressed in military uniform and looking utterly exhausted jogged over, grasping Yang Juns hand with excitement, Im the one designated to receive you, my name is Sacre Calhoun. Were almost at our limit! Have the survivors started transporting? Yang Jun wasted no time and dived straight into business, How many survivors are left now, and how many have died? Just in this city, there are only 7.6 million survivors left, and about 38 million in the entire country. The death toll has at least reached 1.8 million! 1.8 million? Yang Jun was shocked, Three hours ago, your report was only a million! A million was already a lot, considering the trials had only begun five days ago! The Blood Demon hadnt even spread this quickly in the West State! Otherwise, they wouldnt have sent the three of them together. They were almost the strongest Chosen Ones in the entire world, aside from Shen Hao! And now youre telling me, in just three hours, the death toll had nearly doubled! Its madness! The officer named Sacre couldnt contain his expression, his eyes revealing deep fear, Just two hours ago, a massive horde of undead suddenly surged out. Many people walking in the streets just collapsed dead, then quickly turned into new undead. Whole swathes of land became cold, extremely cold! The kind of cold you mentioned, where no amount of clothing helps, where flames are quickly extinguished, where heating stoves are completely ineffective! The three could faintly hear panicked screams from the not-too-distant city. Just listening to the officers description allowed them to sense the extreme chaos of the scene. Why has it suddenly become like this? Song Chengs expression also turned grim, Arent the undead thoughtless and dont frequently attack people? We dont know, we just dont know! Sacre looked at the three almost pleadingly. If these three turned and left now, their country might soon become a dead nation! This new emergency probably exceeds our range of capability! I need to report this immediately! Yang Jun gritted his teeth, We only brought three thousand people! And these three thousand are all talents from our domestic cultivation! Under these circumstances, its not possible to leave them all hereisnt that why you were gathering people for an evacuation? Where are they? Theyre gathering, theyve already started! Sacre quickly responded, I was worried theyd draw the undead to the airport, so I didnt dare let them get too close! Let them come right now! Well establish a defensive line here first! Get the survivors to the nearest safe place! Are the undead fast? Yang Jun requested support rapidly while trying to gather more intelligence. Truth be told, their understanding of the undead was still limited. After all, identifying the enemy had only been determined in the last couple of days. Their initial intention to assist was to conduct various combat experiments in the most severely affected areas. But they never expected to encounter such an insurrection upon arrival! Yes, an insurrection! The situation suggested that the local undead were no longer like those in other places, which occasionally launched attacks. They were even beginning to attack people en masse, rampaging through large areas! Theyre fast, some civilians speeding over seventy kilometers per hour just managed to shake them off! Sacre said excitedly, knowing they hadnt been abandoned. Then we cant use vehicles for transport! I need transport planes, more transport planes! Yang Jun requested support while glancing at the clock, though his expression seemed a bit unsightly. Because they couldnt get in touch with Shen Hao. Shen Hao would spend part of his time in the Inner World now, and its impossible to receive signals from the Main World there. Of course, to avoid emergencies in the Main World, Shen Hao would inevitably emerge every one to two hours. Adding on the travel time, their pressure was indeed not small. Yang Jun made his way to the back where transport planes were continuously landing and groups of uniformly dressed people were rapidly assembling. It was clear that these people werent proper soldiers, just having had some basic military trials and training. Some faces showed tension, but more often than not, there was a faint glimmer of anticipation. These were individuals gathered by the Eastern Country over the past two or three months, all possessing a certain level of Cultivation Talent. Most of them followed the Cultivation Path, but there were also some on the Magic Road. Even without sufficient resources, they showed promising performance and were absorbed into the army, where they received focused resource development. By now, some of the outstanding individuals had reached Fifth Level, and even Level 6 basic abilities. Together, they formed a considerable force. And for many, this would even be their first experience on a battlefield. Everyone, attention! Yang Jun shouted standing before everyone. Instantly, all previously noisy voices vanished into silence. As one of the strongest Chosen Ones in the world, Yang Juns renown was well established, and he had participated in the training of these individuals before, gaining significant prestige among them. This support mission was also led by Yang Jun! The situation has changed. Over a million Undead are uprising right beneath your feet on this land. Our mission has changed too; what we need to do now is to hold the airport! Before reinforcements arrive, escort as many of this countrys survivors out as possible! After quickly explaining the situation, Yang Jun looked at the new recruits, whose expressions had mostly changed, paused, and continued. I know many of you are stepping onto the battlefield for the first time. But during Trials, this is the norm! The last Blood Demon War saw countless new recruits just like you, who had no time to adapt to the battlefield. You dont either. You either kill the enemy, or you die here! In all fairness, if these people were to die here, it would indeed be a pity. With their Talents, they could have had a much stronger future. But thats war for you; it doesnt grant people the chance to grow. They were already among the strongest Cultivators in the Eastern Country, even the world, and the most powerful group against the Undead. When war came, they had to stand their ground! Otherwise, the war would only become more difficult, and more people would die in the future! All of this had been told to them, even before they received the resources, even before they had arrived here. So at this moment, despite the panic and fear, no one backed down. Good, Yang Jun said again, Reinforcements will arrive soon, and victory will surely be ours. Dont forget whos behind us! With that said, some of the crowds eyes lit up. Would he come as well? Indeed, over a million Undead represented a huge amount of points! Immediately, everyones courage surged! Nobody doubted that Shen Haos arrival could turn the tide of battle; they just needed to hold on until that moment, and might even witness his imposing power firsthand! Now, prepare for defense and get ready for combat, just as we trained before! Yes! Everyone swiftly sprang into action. Some pulled out Spirit Stones and Magic Treasures to place Formations around the airport quickly. Others set up numerous talismans in strategic locations, and some brandished Magic Treasures or Magic Wands, taking up their combat positions while checking their resources or making other arrangements. All this had already been trained for beforehand. These individuals might be heading into the most dangerous battlefields, but they were also equipped with the best resources and equipment. After all, stepping onto the battlefield wasnt meant to be a death sentence, but rather to exercise the vanguard role that befits a Cultivator Legion! Chapter 122 - 122: Hit Me Hard! Chapter 122: Chapter 122: Hit Me Hard! At this moment, many people urgently arranging things at the airport could faintly hear some sounds of panic and terror coming from within the city. And some were clearly approaching. Some of them could scarcely control their expressions, revealing nervous looks. After all, before this, most of them were just students, white-collar workers, laborers, even merchantsvaried people, but certainly not soldiers, not warriors. But now, they stood on the battlefield, about to face their first battle. Nervousness was inevitable. ... But there were also some who appeared exceptionally excited. Kang Ji was one of them. This young man, with a very ordinary name, was now holding his magic treasurea Thunder Gathering Swordand his complexion was so excited it turned red, he couldnt help but say to his companion: Did you just hear that? President Shen Hao is really coming! Heard it, heard it, Kang Jis companion was equally anticipatory, I guess well get to see the scene of a thousand thunders booming soon. Itll be absolutely thrilling! Hes like my ultimate idol! My God! I wonder if I could get an autograph! What are you thinking? Do you think this is some celebrity? Thats the Guardian God of humans! I know, Im just saying. Its impressive to even meet him! Kang Ji could hardly control his excitement, If my parents knew I could meet President Shen Hao, theyd probably be even more thrilled! Speaking of which, youre from Donghua City, right? His teammate seemed to have recalled something and looked at Kang Ji enviously. Thats right. Kang Ji proudly puffed out his chest, I told you, I talked to my parents on the phone before we set out. Guess what, as of yesterday, there wasnt a single Undead left in the whole of Donghua. President Shen Hao had eliminated all the Undead there firststarting from Donghua City! Hes from his hometown after all. Several people who heard this looked over, extremely envious. Now, Donghua City was indeed world-renowned. Who knew how many people hoped they could move there. In the last Blood Demon War, it was the first to end the war, and this time, it was the first to be cleared of the Undead. Everyone, prepare! The first batch of evacuees will arrive in two minutes! Yang Juns voice crisp and clear appeared on the channel. Everyone looked over. The airport was built on the outskirts of the city, connected by a straight road, and now large numbers of vehicles could be seen speeding along. Trucks, buses, military vehicles, and a lot of civilian cars, stretching as far as the eye could see! But soon, everyone could clearly see a large mass of white mist rising from the city and chasing towards them! What it was couldnt be more obvious! It really was chasing them! Some people could not help but shiver. The temperature seemed to drop even further. But there were also some whose fighting spirits were soaring. Kang Jis grip on the Thunder Sword tightened, and the Spiritual Energy within his body began to stir! Now the people of Donghua City, walking outside, always received envious glances and indeed felt very proud, but equally, they were unwilling to lose face for their hometown and President Shen Hao! As the convoy drew continuously closer, the following fog also increased in speed and density! The climate here had already dropped to near zero degrees, the breath expelled turned into visible cold mist, but such temperature was no threat to these people who had stepped onto the Transcendent pathor so it should have been. But at that moment, an indescribable chill began to emerge. Bumps constantly rose on the surface of the skin. It was like walking outside from indoors in winter, a bone-chilling sensation hit them! Kang Ji could clearly see that the cars at the very front were already covered with frost, each drivers face turning pale, the passengers were huddling together, and some of the groups at the back of the convoy were even being silently swallowed by the white mist! Yang Jun knew he could wait no longer, if he waited any further, more and more people wouldnt be able to keep up! Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soul Driving Disk, release! he shouted directly! The hundred or so cultivators at the very front operated their Spiritual Power, waving their Soul Driving Disks in their hands and swinging them ferociously forward. In an instant, a fierce wind surged, the formation was activated, and this vast wind rose under the aid of the formation, rushing towards the massive cloud of mist with incredible speed! Everyone watched tensely as the two collided, and in that moment, all the cultivators seemed to hear piercing screeches and could clearly see countless ferocious figures tumbling within the mist, retreating! It worked! Many were joyful in their hearts. These Soul Driving Disks were items from the White Level 10 Mall. After all, following White Level 11, the quality of goods entered the Second Stage, the power was indeed greater, but the prices also spiked generally, making White Level 10 the highest level currently available for widespread equipping! However, today they were not just testing to see if it was effective. They also needed to see which was better! Feeling the chilling aura slightly retreat, the first vehicles to arrive had already rushed into the protective formation, people quickly got out of the cars, rushing towards the transport planes at the back, and the fog pouring from the rear was becoming increasingly more! Yang Jun issued another command in a deep voice, Prepare the Thunder Sword! Hit them hard! It was his turn now! Kang Jis spirit lifted, with one hand forming a seal and the other raising the Thunder Sword in his hand. In an instant, thunder roared, and as he pointed with the tip of the sword, hundreds of thunderbolts struck forth toward the white fog in front! In that moment, everyone could clearly see under the thunderous roar, vast numbers of Undead wailing as they dissipated! Even more effective! Although the attacks range wasnt as vast as the Soul Driving Disk, nor was the knockback as pronounced, this was annihilation! Direct annihilation! However, before they could even show joy, visible to the naked eye, a larger white fog rose from within the city! Those were all Undead emitting a chilling aura! Densely packed, innumerable! Damn! An Undead disaster! Song Cheng couldnt help but shout. Dont just stand there, Yang Jun told him. Its your turn! They clearly aim to cut off the citys survivors route of retreat! Yes, if it was unclear before, now Yang Jun was absolutely certain. Behind this group of undead, there was a Controller and a Commander! This might very well be the reason for the riot! Not all Undead lacked intelligence! Leave it to me, Song Cheng said with a ferocious smile. This kind of head-on battlefield is my domain! Yes, the profession he had chosen was called Cannon Mage! The name made the profession easy to understand, just as it suggested. According to Song Chengs own description, his daily cultivation was akin to two parts: Building a cannon and accumulating ammunition. At this moment, Song Cheng had already taken out the super equipment Shen Hao had specifically prepared for him! A massive magic wand! Almost two meters tall, it was thick and required both hands to hold, shimmering with a metallic luster, engraved with dense magic patterns. Just looking at it, the design was extremely exaggerated. This was a Purple Level 13 Equipment Shen Hao had won from the VIP2 Mall during this period! It perfectly matched Song Chengs current level! Many people also noticed the change here. The next moment, Song Cheng slammed the wand onto the ground and bellowed, Take my big shot first! Dazzling light gathered at the tip of the wand, emitting a scorching aura, and with the Magic Array Patterns layer by layer appearing in the air, the light grew enormously until it suddenly burst forth as a huge beam! The dazzling burst of light made everyone instinctively close their eyes. The subsequent scorching blast dispersed all the chill. When people opened their eyes again, they were stunned by the scene before theman enormous gap had appeared in the vast white fog! Hundreds? No, this blast had destroyed at least thousands! This is a member assembled by President Shen Hao, this is the Second Stage, the post-transition Chosen One! Kang Ji was so excited he could hardly contain himself! Nowadays, they had embarked on the path of cultivation, and had actively been learning daily. They had even witnessed Yang Jun and others practicing a few times, thereby they could clearIy grasp what level of power this entailed. The individual destructive power was even approaching that of missiles, a scale of technological weapons! In facing these undead creatures, the effect was even greater than missiles! But in the next moment, Kang Ji and most others suddenly changed their expressions. Because they could clearly see that the mass of Undead suddenly dispersed, continuing to rush towards the airport from all directions at high speed! I knew it! Song Chengs face fell in an instant. Good thing I started with my ultimate move! The Blood Demon War had already shown that facing a vast number of enemies, having a command or not is a completely different concept! Even a complete novice in command still made a difference. If they stupidly clumped together, he could, with the help of potions, annihilate tens of thousands or even more single-handedly! But when they spread out, the efficiency dropped dramatically! No time for chat, there are too many of them! Gold light emanated from Yang Juns body when he reached out, and a huge shield appeared in his hand, which he then slammed into the ground with force. In an instant, a vast area was covered with golden light spreading from the shield, shielding the front of the 3,000 cultivators Legion! This was his professionUnbreakable Shield Master. A purely defensive profession. Originally, Yang Jun had planned to choose an offensive one, but the characteristics of this profession were indeed powerful. Especially when used on a battlefield! It even enabled command! Meanwhile, Liu Ruoxi also began to act. She stretched out her hand, and an exaggeratedly designed large sword appeared in her hand. Entirely black, the long sword blade was two meters long, with just the handle half a meter in length! Chapter 123 - 123: This is the [Divine Descent]! Chapter 123: Chapter 123: This is the [Divine Descent]! Among these Chosen Ones, Liu Ruoxis equipment was rather simple, consisting only of swords, yet hers was the most numerous. Shen Hao had provided her with different types of swords for varying situations! The one she currently held, although only a Blue Fifteenth Level, was more suitable for the situation at hand. With both hands gripping the hilt, Liu Ruoxi raised the sword high, then stepped forward and brought it down in a heavy chop from nearly a kilometer away! In an instant, a hundred-meter-long massive Sword Energy appeared out of thin air amidst the horde of Undead, brutally cleaving through nearly a hundred of them! Then it was lifted again, and again she chopped down. She was but standing in place, over and over repeating the motion of chopping, and the fog that had dispersed in front of her seemed to be continuously sliced by a gigantic blade! ... Sacre and others were completely dumbfounded. Although they had known that the one coming to support them was one of the most powerful Chosen Ones besides President Shen Hao, such a display still far exceeded their expectations. It was not even comparable to the performance during the first Blood Demon Great War! It was even as powerful as Shen Hao back then! So, what about Shen Hao? Shen Hao, who had also continued to grow for three months, that God of Mankind, how strong was he now? Everyone couldnt help but look forward with anticipation, but what worried them even more was that they simply might not last until that moment! Suddenly receiving a message, Sacre shouted toward Yang Jun, Even more Undead are coming! Including those from other cities! There are many, very, very many! At this very moment, the Undead within this great city were swarming out like bees, with at least over a million, and after realizing that a frontal breakthrough would result in massive casualties, they even began to attempt bypassing the front and directly descended from the Undead World into the middle of the airport! The true war was just beginning. Yang Jun changed his Shield method, dispersing the Golden Light amongst every Soldier, even every person evacuating, in an attempt to protect them as much as possible, but the speed of the Undead was ever increasing, and casualties finally occurred among the new recruits of the Cultivator Legion. Kang Ji saw one of his teammates surrounded by layers of Undead until his Spiritual Power was exhausted, the protective Golden Light quickly dimming, eventually losing all signs of life. Move! Dont stay in one place! he shouted to the others around him, slapping Gale Talismans on his body like they cost nothing, his figure dashing rapidly, with his Thunder Sword continuously releasing lightning, not even needing to aim because there were simply too many Undead! They could only do their utmost to protect the departing transport aircraft from being destroyed. Great Formations, talismans, flares of Magic light flew chaotically everywhere; the Cultivator Legions manner of war with the Undead was different from the past, but just as brutal! Song Cheng! Yang Jun roared. Try this! Song Cheng flung out a scroll and tore it open fiercely. In an instant, a miniature Sun appeared overhead, the Holy Light Illumination bathed the land, with countless Dead Souls wailing as they dissolved and died! It was none other than a Blue Level 14 product, the Magic Scroll Holy Light Illumination! However, it seemed the Undead were thoroughly enraged, with more Dead Souls rushing towards the mini Sun like moths to a flame! Even as they quickly disintegrated, they continued without end! The Holy Light was rapidly being extinguished. They were given hardly any time to breathe. Do you have any more? Yang Jun roared again! Not much left! You have no idea how expensive this stuff is! Song Chengs face was rather pale, but he still took out three more scrolls! Indeed, these were already unlocked products that were expensive, with three combined costing as much as a Space Shuttle! Shen Hao had only bought twenty in total, just to try out the effect, and Song Chengs group had brought only ten. After all, the emergence of a battlefield of this scale had come much earlier than anyone expected! No one had anticipated that the inherently instinctual Undead would suddenly move in an organized manner! God. Sacre, a Chosen One himself, could only pray in despair while catching his breath and watching the still furiously charging Undead with no end in sight. But unlike in the past, where prayers were only a form of wishful thinking, they now knew precisely where their Hope lay! Just as long as that person arrived! Even though no one had seen Shen Hao take action after the Blood Demon War, and even though they knew that over a million Undead were accelerating their approach as if hell-bent on annihilating their Cultivator Legion, still, no one doubted that everything would end the moment Shen Hao arrived! Even Yang Jun could not recall how many times he had tried calling out to his team leader in his mind. The Imprint on the back of his hand had already disappeared after Shen Hao upgraded his ability, the new ability was not marked by imprints but by calling! Yes, calling! There was no need for prayers, for a select few who garnered special attention from Shen Hao, as long as they called out in their minds, as long as Perception was not blocked, Shen Hao could naturally hear them. But now, it was being blocked. Blocked by the Inner World! How long have we held out, two hours? Song Cheng shouted on one side, his face turning somewhat pale, his ammunition reserves had been depleted in this short time, now relying on the effects of drugs to recover his Magic Power. Only thirty-six minutes, Yang Jun said somberly. The Undead moved fast! Very fast! Perhaps because they lack a physical body, without weight, their acceleration is also fast! From a stationary position a hundred meters away, they could reach in front of them in less than two seconds! This means that the undead from other cities could arrive at any moment! Besides, they also discovered another characteristic of the undead. When a sufficient number of undead gathered together, they would drastically change the environment over a wide area, bringing bone-chilling coldness. That yin energy would erode their bodies and suppress their strength, everything seemed just like what the group leader had called Undead World! However, looking around and seeing this number of undead. To call it Undead World was no exaggeration at all. It wasnt just their bodies that were affected, even their clothes, the ground, airplanes, everything seemed to be rapidly decaying! At this moment, many people felt a kind of terror, fearing that if the entire world were completely occupied by the undead, then the whole world would turn into the likeness of an Undead World! Yang Jun, look to the southeast! Liu Ruoxi suddenly cried out, urgency in her voice. Yang Jun and Song Cheng both looked in that direction at the same time. Even as battle-hardened warriors, in that moment, they were still stunned. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was a sky-enveloping white fog! Wherever it passed, everything on the ground was rapidly frozen, then corroded, all things withering! With their keen vision, the three of them could even clearly see the countless undead whirling and wailing within the white fog! Its much faster than we anticipated! Yang Juns face turned extremely grim. Given the way the fog blanketed everything, not even taking off in an airplane might be quick enough. These undead seemed to be sucking away all the heat, and once they attacked in large numbers, even the engines of airplanes would be frozen! It must be the yin energy brought about by their numbers, increasing their collective speed, Liu Ruoxi turned around, holding her long sword she walked directly towards that direction, Song Cheng and I will hold them off, Yang Jun you take the rest and retreat. Yang Jun opened his mouth as if to say something but couldnt utter a word. Because it was indeed the best course of action. But even Chosen Ones at the Second Stage werent invincible, facing such numbers of undead, these so-called strongest Chosen Ones under Shen Hao also faced the risk of being completely overrun and rapidly sacrificed. After the retreat, Ill come back, was all Yang Jun could finally say. You better be quick, Song Cheng said with a mournful face, tilting his head back and gulping down a large bottle of Magic Potion. For someone of his profession, though strong on the battlefield, the consumption was equally huge. This was already the fourth bottle he had drunk in the last thirty-something minutes. All units, retreat! Yang Jun shouted loudly! By then, others had also noticed the sky-enveloping undead, and some of their faces turned pale in an instant. The number of undead far exceeded their imagination, and when they joined with the undead already in the city, everyone could perceive the consequences. They would be swallowed up by countless undead at a density several times greater than the current one! Just like those who had already been sacrificed. Yang Juns order to retreat made some people heave a great sigh of relief, Kang Ji among them. However, he and many others quickly noticed the desperate expressions of Sacre and the civilians who hadnt evacuated yet. Obviously, their retreat was almost a death sentence for these people! And it wasnt just these people at risk; if this number of undead were to turn and directly assault the city before their eyes, still home to eight million survivors, it would likely be completely engulfed in a matter of minutes, turning into the first City of the Undead! Would it be the last? Kang Jis mind went blank, not knowing what he was thinking, when he suddenly yelled out to Yang Jun, Commander Yang, let us hold on a bit longer, just until President Shen Hao arrives, then victory will be ours! Indeed. The name Shen Hao seemed to give many people courage. No matter how disastrous the conclusion, no matter how horrific the scene, the vast majority of them believed that after Shen Haos arrival, victory would surely be theirs! More and more people were putting forward the same request. Yang Jun looked at this scene with a measure of gratification; in his eyes, these people couldnt previously be considered warriors, even resembling a ragtag army, but now, they were swiftly transforming into true warriors! But precisely because of this, he couldnt let them just die here. The blow would be too great for the Cultivators Legion that was still in formation. But just as he was about to forcefully issue the order! Traces of faint golden Thunder emerged from the void suddenly! And more and more appeared, accompanied by the divine Suppression, rapidly surrounding every person! It brought an unprecedented sense of power! Their originally depleted Spiritual Power and Magic Power surged rapidly, their bodies felt as though they were clad in Thunder armor, filled with power, and even their wills underwent a change; a fervent fighting spirit and fearless courage kept surging forth from their hearts! Kang Ji and the others stood there completely stunned! But they quickly understood what was happening! President Shen Hao had arrived! No, the President hadnt arrived yet, but his power had! This was Divine Descent! Chapter 124 - 124: Number One in the Nine Realms! Chapter 124: Chapter 124: Number One in the Nine Realms! Since acquiring Divine Descent, Shen Hao had never used it until now. Even Yang Jun and the others, feeling the power within their bodies, were filled with incredulity yet also immense surprise! It wasnt just because of Shen Haos sudden appearance. It was because this power was completely different from Power Projection! The strength brought by Power Projection was essentially Shen Haos to control, with their bodies merely serving as a medium. They werent even truly a medium; the same effect could be achieved if the imprint were placed on an objectShen Hao could still project his will and strength onto it. But now, it was different. ... The sensation of power they now felt was something they could use! Yes, aside from the difference in sheer quantity and the essence of power, this was the most significant distinction between Divine Descent and Power Projection. Shen Hao could not only descend his will but also just his power! This meant he didnt need to be as distracted, and on the battlefield, he could play an even greater role! Take this moment, for instance. Yang Jun looked at the soldiers surrounded by lightning, suddenly raised his palm, and his voice spread throughout the field, Everyone, the time for counterattack has come, revel in the fight, the President is with us! Kill! Kang Ji was undoubtedly the most excited of them all, feeling President Shen Haos strength coursing through his veins, his confidence and bravery inflating as never before. Wielding his own lightning, he took the lead in attacking the nearby undead! They quickly became engulfed in tremendous shock. Because this lightning was incredibly powerful! Although they were all using lightning to attack, previously they had to exert all their strength to kill even one undead, but now, with just a touch, every undead they encountered was instantly reduced to ashes! This was the power of President Shen Hao! Three thousand cultivators, like three thousand Thunder Gods, were fearless against the vast number of undead before this overwhelmingly suppressive power! Thunder boomed everywhere, accompanied by the grating wails of the undead. Each and every one of them was in a frenzy to kill! Even Sacre and his company were shaking with excitement, words failing to describe their feelings at this moment. From hell to heaven, all because of one mans presence! Even God couldnt do better! Meanwhile, Shen Hao, after distributing a portion of his strength, descended his will onto Liu Ruoxi. Youre going to make a trip to the Undead World, Shen Haos voice echoed in Liu Ruoxis mind, his will under Divine Descents state sounding particularly majestic, Behind those undead must be the existence of a Ghost King. But transferring power between the two worlds is troublesome. Ill leave a part of my strength with you; youll need to locate it or keep an eye on it yourself. Yes! Liu Ruoxi responded resoundingly, hearing Shen Haos voice and feeling the power flooding her body, her face became flush with indescribable excitement. However, as a combat Talent, she quickly regained her composure. The next moment, a familiar Suppression descended, forcibly tearing through the space around her as she appeared directly in another world. This was only the second person to enter this world where the sky seemed to be in eternal dusk, with everything in the world decaying. Liu Ruoxi felt the portion of the Presidents strength left to her, and the next moment, a pair of eyes opened within the sky. There it is! She immediately located her target! It wasnt hard to find, as it was a powerful undead visible to the naked eye, surrounded moon-like by throngs of undead, with more and more pouring in, constantly shuttling through worlds to join the battle in the Main World! You cant escape! Liu Ruoxi, her body encircled with lightning, soared into the air like a bolt of thunder, streaking across the sky with a flash of lightning aimed straight at the strongest undead! This sudden change, naturally, drew the attention of the enemy. The next moment, countless undead swarmed towards her in a mad blockade! This was the Undead World, their home turf, where their speed and power were stronger than in the Main World! But Liu Ruoxi was not afraid. At that moment, she, too, felt an unprecedented power! Without waiting for the undead to approach, her long sword began to swing, each strike bearing pale golden lightning. With a continuous roar of thunder, everything undead she encountered was instantaneously annihilated! Amidst the surrounding hordes, she forcibly carved a straight path to the enemy chieftain! This was why Shen Hao had chosen Liu Ruoxi. One Strike Asura wasnt adept at killing enemies on a large scale, but if the target was just one, then not even an army could stop her! The intelligent undead finally panicked. While continuously summoning more undead, even recalling those already deployed to the Main World, it retreated, fleeing rapidly as more and more undead rushed in. However, this strategy only accelerated its doom! As the number of undead in the Main World began to plummet rapidly, Shen Hao could rest assured to enter the Undead World. The next moment, his will, his power, descended again upon Liu Ruoxi! Telekinesis surged in an instant, Sovereign pressure mercilessly crushing all Undead that pounced upon it! The figure was like a mountain covering the entire heavens and earth, rolling towards the Ghost King! Without any surprises, even before the Suppression reached him, the Ghost King had already lost all consciousness, with his soul body nearly dissipating. After all, though he was a Ghost King, his Level was probably only around Level 8. If it wasnt for his control over a staggering number of Undead, if it wasnt for hiding in the Inner World, if it wasnt for these Undead having the trait of gathering power to bolster themselves, any one of Liu Ruoxis group could effortlessly crush this so-called Ghost King in a one-on-one fight! Got him alive. Shen Hao, controlling Liu Ruoxis body, looked down at the Ghost King and then at the countless Undead still converging around him. The next moment. Faint golden Thunder exploded across the world, and even the pervasive chill in the air dissipated in an instant. In the midst of thunderous roars so immense they could not be described, Liu Ruoxi even felt her ears and head buzz. But as everything returned to normal, she looked around at the now empty surroundings and couldnt help but shiver inside. It was from an extreme excitement. This was the power of the President! In the face of a huge threat, nothing was more inspiring than such power! Bring this Ghost King back with us, Shen Hao sent Liu Ruoxi back to the Main World. Now, the Main World too was empty. The Undead that once clouded the skies were nearly all gone. The weather remained cold but no longer had that bone-chilling cold from before. Yang Jun and the others were speedily cleaning up the remaining Undead. The Thunder power on them was gradually fading, leaving most of the Soldiers feeling a little empty, but their faces still displayed residual excitement and agitation. That sensation of power surging was tremendously uplifting! It was as if they could clearly feel that the strongest Chosen One was with them! This feeling of having a strong backing was exactly what was most lacking in the Trial! And now, people had noticed Liu Ruoxi returning with an Undead bound by a chain-like Magic Treasure, and Yang Jun was the first to approach. This is the Hmm, Liu Ruoxi nodded. Yang Jun roughly sensed it and his face grew serious, It hasnt reached the Second Stage, but its already very strong. Indeed, this Undead was around Level 8. However, now it was only the fifth day since the Trial began! To think such powerful enemies had already appeared! Their growth rate was even far surpassing that of the Chosen Ones! It must be because there are more dead here, Liu Ruoxi said, looking up at the sky, The climate is getting colder. Looking at the weather, there might be a blizzard. We need to move the personnel out as soon as possible. If it werent for the dropping temperature, even if the place was riddled with poverty, hunger, and disease, it wouldnt have deteriorated so quickly. Climate change plus the Undead World, the Trial has now bared its fangs to all of Humanity! Either way, having a smart prisoner will certainly speed up the process, Yang Jun said, looking at the Undead in front of him, Ive used some talismans and Magic Treasures to capture some Undead on my side, send them back together, letting the research institute quickly begin interrogation and research. We must optimize our weapons and combat methods in the shortest time possible. Okay, Liu Ruoxi nodded firmly. In fact, now that the enemy had been identified, investigations had already started everywhere. They too had made significant gains this time. Having clarified the effects of many Magic Treasures and weapons, by combining them, they had already found a general direction. At this moment, time was life! Efficiency was salvation! And as more and more people began to pay attention to this sudden battle, Shen Hao also looked at the points he had earned. Nine hundred million. The biggest sum after the Blood Demon war. The vast majority of points from the Undead he had eliminated had come to him. Even before he made his move. After all, whether its Yang Jun and the others or the three thousand Cultivator Soldiers, the weapons, resources, and even abilities they used, all came from him. It was precisely because he saw his points rapidly increasing that he realized a large-scale battle might have erupted in the Main World. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So he could return to the Main World in time and project his power with Divine Descent. It has to be said, the existence of the Undead World really added a lot of trouble. Shen Hao suddenly thought of something and opened the Chosen One ranking list. Then, he saw his name had leapt to number one! Among all the Chosen Ones from the nine civilizations, he ranked first! Chapter 125 - 125: Trial Period Cheat Refresh! Chapter 125: Chapter 125: Trial Period Cheat Refresh! ` Were at number one already? Shen Hao looked at the ranking, slightly surprised. He still had some confidence in being the strongest, considering his strength was exceptionally beyond normal. If anyone among these civilizations had greater strength than his, they shouldnt be entering the same trial as him. Keep in mind, even though Erin Ellies former civilization was far more powerful than the current human one, they didnt even have anyone with a Mythical Talent, let alone a few with Golden Legendary Talent. According to them, up to their third trial, the strongest in their civilization might not necessarily have been as strong as Shen Hao was currently. Mythical Talent plus five full Golden Legendary abilities. ... Shen Haos individual strength had completely transcended his social class! However, this leaderboard isnt ranked by strength. In fact, the stronger you are, the more youre likely to be suppressed. Shen Hao had also eradicated over five hundred thousand undead during the day before this battle, but even so, his previous ranking was only ninth! And his performance value was four to five times less than the one at the top! Shen Hao didnt believe that the one in the first place was stronger than him. The only explanation was that his coefficient was much lower, and with the same achievements, the performance value he received was significantly less. Still, he was now genuinely in first place! Even if not by much compared to the previous first, but still first! At this moment, countless Chosen Ones from the other eight civilizations in the universe, noticed the changes on the leaderboard. No matter their reaction, at least in this moment, they all firmly memorized the name Shen Hao! Anyone who could leap from ninth to first in such a short time, no matter what means they used, deserved attention! But to some, being first now isnt considered truly first. Only if youre still first after the first settlement time, then youre genuinely first! All civilizations, all the strongest, were fighting the trial in their own ways! Shen Hao, too, simply glanced at the ranking, then paid it no more attention. Now he didnt even know who his competitors were, or which civilization they belonged to, so there really was no need to focus too much. However, for him, now that he had obtained first place, he would certainly ensure he kept it! No matter what the rewards were, he had to seize every opportunity to become stronger. External tools, two days left. Shen Hao continued to eliminate the undead within the Undead World. Meanwhile, others werent just sitting idle, waiting for his rescue. Inside a top-secret research institute in the Eastern Country, just three to four hours after the latest batch of undead prisoners were delivered, a group of scientific researchers burst into excited shouts. Success! Weve done it! They had successfully designed a bullet that was effective against the undead! Yes, bullets. The relevant report was promptly submitted, and a demonstration video was quickly delivered into some peoples hands. The originally invisible undead, after being revealed by a special force, could be clearly seen in the video footage getting completely annihilated by bullet impacts. The bullets tip is made of a relatively inexpensive magic metal, capable of storing a certain amount of magic power. After its crafted into a bullet tip, it can be infused with Holy Magic using Holy Attribute Demon Crystals, having a strong specificity against the undead. At least undead below Level 3 will die upon being hit an excited expert explained. Good! The official in charge of this research was just as excited, How about the production cost? I mean in terms of points. The cost to produce a hundred bullets would be about one hundred twenty-five points, but the points needed for Holy Attribute Demon Crystals to infuse a hundred bullets with energy is two hundred thirty. The production process is rather simple; as long as we have enough raw materials, we can mass-produce them on the production line! The points cost is a bit high, the person in charge frowned immediately, and how effective are they against high-level undead? That we cant really design the conditions for Holy Magic to burst forth, the researchers excitement slightly waned as he explained, Pure Holy Magic is highly destructive, but without a specific spell, its difficult to unleash power upon impact. After all, physical collision is ineffective unless we can find a way to be triggered by a soul body. We are researching on that. Then keep improving it, but lets produce some for starters, the person in charge swiftly decided. The undead are elusive, even harder to prevent than the Blood Demons, and some regions need a large number of combat personnel! ` If this bullet proves useful, said the representative of the West State North Alliance excitedly, we wont even mention other uses, but even the common folk in places like the West State North Alliance could use it! However, no sooner had the person in charge approved the project than new research results arrived at his desk! Talisman bullets! The researcher beamed with pride. We use special materials to make the bullets, then micro-engrave exorcism talismans onto the materials. During this process, as long as cultivators input their spiritual power synchronously, its enough. The talisman engraving process naturally seals the spiritual power, so when it hits the undead, it immediately takes effect! It is more powerful than the crude and simple holy bullets of the project next door, and also costs fewer points. Whats the downside, then? What is it? The person in charge asked eagerly. The industrial production cost is quite high, and ideally, the workers on the production line should be level 4 cultivators or above. Otherwise, taking a level 1 cultivator as an example, their weak spiritual power wouldnt last five minutes on the job, and there would also be significant human error. Without training or experience, perhaps only one-third of the talisman bullets would be effective. Industrial costs are nothing to worry about, and neither is a high error rateworst case, load them into a submachine gun, ten rounds a second! I will immediately call on cultivators. Even five minutes of work can be of use! Send me the industrial requirements! The person in charge immediately made arrangements. Soon enough, dozens of factories received the order, began adjusting their production lines, and started mass recruitment of cultivators! There were also the needs for transport vehicles and settlement areas! Nowadays, level 4 and above cultivators are in great demand everywhere, but there is a large surplus of level 1 and 2 personnel. Even if each person only worked for five minutes, it was essential to arrange everything neatly and complete the production in the most efficient manner possible. Once all this was done, another breakthrough was madebullets that were inscribed with demon extermination arrays. The principle was similar, but rather than engraving the magic array onto the bullet, it was done on the gun barrel, and enchantment occurred on the spot during use. Approved again and production was ramped up! This research institute specialized in researching firearms and bullets for combating the undead. More and more intelligence from the front lines and undead specimens sent for research meant the entire staff was trying every possible means and working strenuously to increase the ways to deal with the undead in the shortest possible time. All over the world, not just here, there was research underway. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the Eastern Country alone, there were hundreds of top research institutes! Researching mass production of enchanted weapons, industrial-scale manufacturing of magic treasures, or targeted modifications of technological weapons According to the promise of the Global United Front, they would provide whatever was neededefficiency and utility were the only priorities! Indeed, the spread and growth rate of the undead were alarming, but the growth rate of human civilization was no less significant! After Shen Hao took the lead in clearing the threats, making the Eastern Country relatively safe again, it also once again demonstrated its status as a logistics center. Just seven days into the Trial, a large batch of various new weapons had already been delivered all over the world. They reached soldiers, even civilians! Compared to the first Trial, this efficiency improvement was no less significant than the increase in the strength of the Trial. And at this time, Shen Hao finally waited for the plug-in to finish loading once more! [Confirming the current Civilization Trial version is 1.1506. Detection of ongoing Trial Period with an inspection mechanism in place. Except for plug-ins marked with an asterisk, the remaining plug-ins have a loading cooldown period of 291 hours 35 minutes 24 seconds. There are currently the following seven plug-ins available.] [*Basic Database External Tool: can access the Civilization Trials database to find basic information regarding the ongoing Trial (manufactured by the Saiji Civilization)] [Map Cheat Version 2: can activate a map centered on the individual, seeking out and marking the sources of points within the map range and specifying the exact range of points. The size of the map is determined by the users Spirit Points (manufactured by the Saiji Civilization)] [VIP Store Cheat Version 1: This hack can lock a slot in the VIP store to ensure it always shows the rarest item every refresh (manufactured by Three Month Civilization)] [Drop Hack Version 2: This hack can increase the drop rate by 1.5 times and freely adjust the drop ratio between ability balls and other items (manufactured by Kejin Civilization)] [Points Hack Version 2: This hack allows the user to receive three times the points (manufactured by Kejin Civilization)] [Chosen One Detection Hack Version 1: This hack can detect basic information on other Chosen Ones, including three-dimensional data, Soul Talent, Loading Ability, Store Level (manufactured by the Great Empire Civilization)] [Ranking Reward Hack Version 1: This hack can claim all the rewards available for selection at the end of each ranking period in the multi-civilization ranking mode (manufactured by Sand Shell Civilization)] Seven plug-ins! Shen Hao was slightly taken aback by the number. It seems the plug-ins during the Trial Period are indeed different from those in the off periods. Not only are there more in number, but they are also higher in quality! Additionally, this time there were some differences from before. Plug-ins with an asterisk appear not to require attention to detection and can be loaded freely. However, it appears that only one plug-in marked with an asterisk is available this time, precisely the [Basic Database External Tool] that could not be chosen last time. Besides the enhanced versions of the Map Cheat, Drop Hack, and Points Hack, there were also three new types of plug-ins. Each one seemed exceptionally good. Chapter 126 - 126: Trial Basic Information! Chapter 126: Chapter 126: Trial Basic Information! When Shen Hao first saw the VIP was about to appear, he thought it was going to be VIP3 Mall, but it turned out it wasnt. However, this hack was just as powerful, even tempting him a bit. As you know, the common malls only have the White Mall, representing the most basic goods at this level. And the high-quality goods, in blue and purple, are only refreshed in the VIP mall every three days in nine slots. The goods refreshed vary widely. The highest quality good that has appeared so far is a purple Level 14! Equipment that could be purchased only once and could enhance the Spirit attribute was being carried by Shen Hao. ... In three months, it had only appeared once, which shows how rare the probability was. But with this VIP Goods Hack, in every refresh, there was guaranteed to be one highest-level item among the nine goods! This point alone greatly increased the value of the VIP Mall! This was just like the Drop Hack and the Points Hack; the earlier you loaded them, the better. However, the other two hacks also tempted Shen Hao. The Chosen One Detection Hack, when placed in the human planets, might not be very useful, but it could allow him to quickly grasp information about Chosen Ones in other civilizations. The Ranking Reward Hack seemed like it could increase his haul in the ranking rewards. The cooldown time is twelve days, Shen Xing noted the versions hack cooldown time, calculating in his mind, The first ranking settlement is in twenty-six days, which means, if I want the Ranking Reward Hack to catch the first ranking settlement, I would have to put it in the next settlement. So right now, I can only choose two. One of them was the Basic Information Library hack, which could be loaded freely ignoring the cooldown time. Without much hesitation, Shen Hao chose the Points Hack. Tripling the points, even more by one than the last one, this hacks points could even help him lock in the personal Chosen One ranking rewards! As you know, these past few days, those few trailing behind were clearly catching up fast. Even though Shen Hao hadnt stopped working, under a low coefficient calculation, the competition was fierce. In such a situation, once the opponents adopted some special tactics, like letting the Undead spread and then annihilating them to farm points, Shen Hao might not necessarily secure a win. But cheating was entirely different. Having made a choice, Shen Hao immediately began loading the hack. The Points Hack transferred without any issues, just like before. However, the loading of the Basic Information Library immediately triggered additional alerts. [Invading Database] [Invasion Successful] [Extracting Current Trials Basic Information] [Extraction Successful] [Compiling] [Compilation Successful] [Due to deviations in compilation technology, some translations may be incorrect. This information is only to roughly understand the Trial situation] As a series of texts appeared one after another, information was transferred directly into Shen Haos mind. It wasnt much, but the content caused an immediate change in Shen Haos mood. Eternal Night Ice River? Shen Hao muttered the name of this Trial. Yes, it was definitely not the Undead! It didnt even have any relation to the Undead! The Undead Calamity currently threatening all of humanity was merely a plug-and-play setting used to adjust the difficulty of trials for different civilizations! The main theme of this Trial was the Eternal Night Ice River! Shen Hao quickly controlled his emotions and then digested everything in the information database. The next moment, he took out his communicator and connected with Dong Gong. Convene all the council members of the Global United Front immediately for an online meeting, as soon as possible! Yes! Dong Gong, sensing the urgency in Shen Haos tone, also tightened up but immediately went to notify others. At this moment, every minute was crucial, and the Global United Front had already established a very comprehensive meeting system that could notify everyone in the shortest time possible. The online meeting was convened again, and a projection image appeared in front of Shen Hao. Everyone, upon seeing Shen Haos expression, was momentarily stunned. Because it was extremely serious. These people knew that Shen Haos Talent perfectly managed his emotions. In such conditions, to still show such an expression meant only one thing. This was meant for them to see. Some peoples mood already sank, realizing that if Shen Hao was alerting them with such an expression, it was definitely not good news. I have received a piece of intelligence, dont worry about the source, but it is most likely reliable, Shen Hao looked at everyone and went straight to the point, The main theme of this Trial is not the Undead, but the climate! This sentence left everyone stunned for a moment. Not the undead? All their thoughts, all their strength, were focused on how to deal with the undead! Climate? Is it going to get colder? someone asked. To put it simply, yes, but its not that simple, Shen Hao said gravely, First of all, in the next ten days, there will be several massive blizzards occurring globally. The wind level will start at Level 14 and rapidly exceed Level 18 in a short period, but that is far from the limit! Moreover, the blizzards will quickly strip away all warmth! In the places they appear, the average temperature might drop below negative seventy degrees! With these words, there was a stir among everyone present. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Some people were not aware of the destructive power of a blizzard on this scale, but negative seventy degrees was still comprehendible. What does that mean? Even in Antarctica, the usual temperature is around negative thirty to forty degrees, only in extreme cases does it drop to negative ninety degrees. If such extreme conditions are encountered, even fully equipped individuals could still be at risk of death! And now, negative seventy degrees? And just the average temperature? Some people even involuntarily displayed fear. They seemed to already see vast numbers of people frozen to death. Worse yet, this would bring about a large number of undead! Ten days, thats too short, far too short! And they were unclear about the specific locations of the blizzards! Before the blizzard appears, there will be some signs, Shen Hao spoke again, I dont know exactly what, but we must start monitoring the climate changes all around the globe from now, find the signs, or relocate populations, or think of other solutions. In any case, we must save as many lives as possible, which is also saving the entire civilization. At this moment, some people even wanted to go and make arrangements immediately. If there are signs, although the time is still short, there is still hope! But Shen Hao had more to say. The blizzard in ten days is just the first round of challenges in this trial, Shen Hao continued, The blizzard will briefly disappear but will soon reappear, increasingly in number and the temperatures will drop further. Our sun in the sky will gradually lose all its warmth and light, until finally, the whole world will fall into eternal night, the planet will be completely devoured by glaciers, and we will have to find a way to ensure the lasting survival and even continued development of our entire civilization under such extreme climate conditions, as well as the threat of the undead. Only then can this trial be considered truly passed. Yes, that was the information in the data. Merely annihilating the undead was not enough. The criterion for passing this trial required the civilization to survive and possess the potential to continue developing in such an environment! There were indeed some worse pieces of information that Shen Hao had not shared. The strength of the Undead Calamity was set according to the strength of the civilization, divided into several different grades. The weakest grade had almost no impact, with only sporadic undead appearing and their power increasing slowly, not even having an Undead World. The slightly more powerful ones gave the dead a chance of transforming into undead. And in the most powerful level, the conversion rate to undead was one hundred percent! The strength of the undead also increased at an extremely fast pace! In half a month, it was possible for a Transcendent Second Stage undead to emerge! Clearly, they were facing the strongest grade. Shen Hao did not believe that their civilizations current strength could compare with those that had built space cities or those capable of launching massive extraterrestrial magic missions. Clearly. The reason they received this highest standard of treatment was inseparable from Shen Haos power. When a civilization contains an exceptionally powerful individual, the difficulty of the trial it faces also increases significantly! But just the descriptions Shen Hao had given were already like a heavy mountain pressing down on the hearts of everyone at the meeting at that moment. These few paragraphs seemed to represent the apocalypse of the entire civilization! Eternal Night Ice River! A world where the sunlight has completely disappeared, a world with an Undead Calamity, can humans really survive? Even if they do, how many will die? How many can survive? Even the powerful Chosen Ones, even they themselves, even their families, could possibly die! Some people even displayed despair! Although they had already known about the Civilization Trial, this degree still far exceeded their expectations! This wasnt a trial; it was aimed at the extinction of the entire civilization! Enough! Shen Hao suddenly intensified his tone, The whole world, everyone can despair, but I will not, and neither can you! If anyone wants to give up, no longer wants to struggle, leave your positions and then follow the arrangements! Let those who want to struggle, who want to live, take your places! According to the rules established for the new global order following the Blood Demon War, Shen Hao could only manage the Chosen Ones. The Global United Front did not need to obey him. However, at this moment, no one felt Shen Haos words were out of line. Especially when his eyes had already begun to sparkle. In the hearts of some, more courage suddenly surged. Yes, everyone in the world might despair, but one person would not! Chapter 127 - 127: Challenge the Impossible! Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Challenge the Impossible! Even though the danger level of the Civilization Trial surpassed expectations, Shen Hao still had confidence. This confidence stemmed from external aid, as well as from the Sovereign. However, facing such a Trial, it wasnt enough for just him to be confident, the civilization also had to exhibit its due performance. At this moment, the meeting before him was no longer calm, these people seemed to have regained courage from Shen Haos presence and swiftly moved the meeting forward. More and more scholars and experts were brought into the meeting. The entire meeting was divided into more than a dozen parts, all proceeding simultaneously. ... If weather changes still conform to basic logic, the signs preceding such large-scale blizzards will be very distinct, an authoritative expert in meteorology declared in one of the groups, We can design an extremely rigorous computational program that, through satellites, in conjunction with weather monitoring stations spread across the globe, will ensure every trace is detected. How long will it take? Five hours, no, with sufficient manpower, two hours will suffice! the expert clenched his teeth, Before, a monitoring program of this degree would have taken at least a month, and additional manpower would have been useless, but now we have a new type of programming assistance device; as long as theres enough people and theyre strong enough, it could even be faster! Then lets not waste any more time, Shen Hao suddenly interjected at this time, I can guarantee that the signs of this blizzard will conform to meteorological patterns, only much faster, incredibly fast, as if the speed is multiplied manifold. This project is yours, Professor She Wenhui, all relevant resources are to be directly reallocated to you. Understood! The expert immediately went offline, and a massive logistics team was allocated to serve him. Several similar projects were directly integrated into his. If it were the past, Shen Hao would have already exited the meeting at this point, as he wouldnt have been much help with the following tasks. But now, he was still here. The reason was the special intelligence he possessed. Some information that shouldnt have been certain, Shen Hao had already confirmed, and even now, he was still rapidly and continuously sharing some details. This indeed amazed everyone. But no one asked questions, not one person, as people simply gushed with more confidence. The monitoring project was thus established, and the discussion quickly moved on to specific defenses. Shen Hao continued to document the details of the Trial in the database, while also monitoring the discussion of each project. The information from the database wasnt transmitted in written form but was directly sent to his mind as disjointed consciousness, making it chaotic. Therefore, to share it, Shen Hao himself had to describe it. Moreover, to be detailed and accurate, it was best to relate it to actual problems at hand. We now have nuclear fusion power station technology, powerful high-energy batteries, and equally powerful electric heating technology, we can rely on continuous heating to maintain warmth indoors Just as an expert had described his project, Shen Hao entered the discussion channel, interrupting him directly. I can tell you categorically, the Undead possess the power to rapidly absorb all forms of thermal energy; you must take this into account. And, as another expert has told us, the blizzards defining feature is that its high-strength wind and snow will quickly remove heat, whether from the human body or from within buildings, and winds over Level 18 pose a risk of large-scale destruction of city structures, let alone within a blizzard, where the mixed-in ice and snow can sometimes become deadly projectiles. The expert stood there stunned, his face reddening somewhat, also looking somewhat at a loss. But no one blamed him. He himself was not a climate expert, nor did he understand the Undead; he was an urban electricity specialist. Thank you for your efforts, Mr. Bradley Fritz, the project secretary didnt waste a single minute and called out, Next. Ive uploaded all the Trial intelligence I have into the database. All scholars participating in the discussions and research should read it. If there are any questions, send them at any time. As long as Im not in the Undead World, I will respond immediately, Shen Hao spoke again and after a pause, continued, Actually, from what I can tell at the moment, speaking strictly in terms of outcomes, the Underground City project undoubtedly has the best chance of withstanding the Trial. Despite the enormous amount of work and the extremely pressing timeline, each qualified Underground City will ensure the safety of a million people. As he spoke, his gaze also turned towards the most fiercely debated project group. The Underground City project was proposed by Ni Hong, an urban construction expert from the Eastern Country. Its characteristic was grandiosity. Exceptionally grand! S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He believed that they should construct eight thousand underground cities across the globe, each capable of housing up to a million people, to meet humanitys needs during the Eternal Night Ice River. However, according to the information provided by Shen Hao, there would be less than six months before the true arrival of the Eternal Night Ice River! Six months, eight thousand underground cities for one million people each? When this project was proposed, most experts thought it was a pipe dream. Even Ni Hong himself admitted that with current technology, constructing a single underground city would take at least two years, not to mention the colossal human labor, materials, and resources consumed! Let alone eight thousand, even building a thousand within half a year would require funds sufficient to bankrupt our entire civilization! Not to mention, they would also need to face Undead disasters and a continuously deteriorating environment! But Ni Hong insisted that this was the best option for surviving the Trial! In this moment, encouraged by Shen Hao, Ni Hong was so excited his entire face turned beet red. I appreciate President Shen Haos encouragement, Ni Hong said to all the members of the project team, stressing his words. I know its difficult, but think about itonce we lose sunlight, the greatest natural source of heat on our planet, the only thing left would be geothermal energy. The atmosphere wont retain the heat we need during the Eternal Night Ice River. Only the earth itself is a natural barrier. A deep underground city, hundreds, even thousands of meters below ground, equipped with a nuclear fusion power plant, could allow us to survive through the Eternal Night Ice River for the long term and even continue the development of our civilization. Thats precisely whats required to pass the Civilization Trial! Indeed, everyone knew this. Once the Underground City project succeeded, we could definitely survive the Trial. However, what stalled this project wasnt the situation after its success, but how to reach that point! Mr. Ni Hong, an expert said with difficulty, the problem is, you havent come up with a viable plan. Youve said it yourself; its completely impossible to build an underground city within three months. I think the project to enclose the city with insulating building materials may be more feasible Its just not possible now! Ni Hong interrupted him, even gesticulating vigorously. But dont forget, we have the Chosen One Mall, President Shen Hao, and many other forces that cant be quantified on paper, such as Cultivators! Was our development over the past three months seem plausible before? Regarding your wind wall project for the city, while there may be feasibility, you also need to consider the difficulty of construction during unprecedented blizzards and the construction challenges and potential risks of collapse for such enormous walls. If the underground city succeeds, it will be the ultimate answer for passing the Trial! This speech seemed to have convinced quite a few people, and the volume of the discussion increased. At this time, Shen Hao did not interject. Even though he knew that with the threefold points boost, this seemingly impossible project might indeed become possible as the Point Mall further upgrades. Yet, it was a decision that had to be made by the people here. From skepticism to trying, to seeing hope, to giving their all. Only by doing so could they muster the resolve to challenge the impossible. Shen Hao had realized by now that facing the Civilization Trial, the strength of just one person was insufficient; the existence of civilizations that had powerful individuals but still fell to the Civilization Trial is telling. The entire civilization needs to become stronger as a wholenot just in technology and power but also including a strong heart! In the end, perhaps because many were moved by the future Ni Hong depicted, or maybe due to Shen Haos recent intervention, the Underground City project was passed, though by a slim margin. But it was not fully approved. The Global United Front eventually decided to give Ni Hong just one opportunity to build an underground city. When the initial blizzards were detected, he was allowed to choose a location to attempt the construction. To see if, just as he said, he could achieve a miracle that seemed impossible even on paper. Meanwhile, the other different projects continued to advance rapidly. People needed to make attempts. Even so, this was just the beginning. The resources mobilized by all projects were already unimaginably vasta first in human history! Nevertheless, everyone understood. In the face of this global Trial, they were destined to lose many things. Including nature as they knew and took for granted, the lives of many, and wealth, facilities, and even memories that were hard-earned. But in the face of such loss, all they could do was their utmost to protect the most important things. That was civilization and life. Shen Hao stepped out of the meeting halfway through, as he had his tasks to carry out. However, when he suspended himself in the sky once more and gazed at the still verdant earth beneath the cold winds, he too was silent for a while. Chapter 128 - 128: The Blizzard Address Confirmed! Chapter 128: Chapter 128: The Blizzard Address Confirmed! Shen Hao didnt know whether this planet would recover after the Civilization Trial. But he knew that, soon, the world would face complete destruction! Shen Hao began to truly understand the motivations of those civilizations that created hacks. The Civilization Trial just appeared abruptly, then recklessly destroyed everything within civilizations, depriving people of their lives and bringing them immense despair, without caring whether they were willing to accept this trial or not. Beyond struggling, there was no other choice. At this moment, Shen Haos desire to complete the Civilization Trial, even to find its creators, was fiercer than ever before. ... Even if it meant cheating! He couldnt let civilization be ruined by some inexplicable, cold program! Shen Hao continued doing his own thing. Currently, across the globe, he was the only one who could directly enter the Undead World, clear away the Undead, and even though the cities he had cleansed could still spawn and perhaps spread the Undead, his power had significantly reduced the crisis posed by the Undead. By now, the Eastern Country had been completely swept through by Shen Hao, and he had begun to clean up some of the more dangerous areas abroad. Moreover, with weapons being upgraded all over the world, defensive forces were growing rapidly, and points feedback was steadily increasing. By the ninth day of the trial, the number of points Shen Hao had earned in this new trial had surpassed eight billion! He was only twenty billion short of the two hundred billion total points needed for the Sixteenth-level Mall. This was thanks to the triple-points hack, a million ordinary-level Undead could bring him twelve billion points, and because of the astonishing growth rate of the Undead, they would reach Level 2 by the second day of their emergence. Despite the increase in destruction they caused, the points from such a million Undead would double again! Thus, in the two days since activating the hack, Shen Hao had dealt with just over three million Undead, but had amassed more than seventy billion points! His ranking was still first, but his performance value had already doubled that of the second-ranked! The second-ranked must be feeling very bewildered. Even with a triple hack, Shen Hao was only ahead by double, indicating that the second-ranked had indeed been frantically collecting points these two days, but could only watch the gap grow wider and wider. One could only say, this was the power of hacking! However, Shen Hao also became more cautious. He hadnt forgotten the existence of other civilizations just because the cruelty of the trials crisis far exceeded expectations, and the possible crises that could be encountered within this trial were far from limited to just one location. But likewise, opportunities werent just in one place either! If we could directly absorb civilizations that followed the Magic Road or the technology path, our development would undoubtedly be more comprehensive and more powerful, Shen Hao lifted his head, his gaze seeming to penetrate the thick atmosphere, falling upon those planets laden with civilizations. He was certain that some civilizations held the same thoughts, that even in the face of the trials, the likelihood of cooperation remained slim and the possibility of hostility was higher. Every civilization would only consider its own survival! However, the biggest crisis was the trial itself! On the Eternal Night Ice River, Shen Hao couldnt do much relying solely on his personal strength, but in terms of the Undead, his efficiency was undoubtedly the highest. Continue the cleansing! It was on that very day, at the tower of the Chosen One Association, the meteorological monitoring department temporarily established by the Global United Front made a new discovery. Incredible Professor She Wenhui stared intently at the meteorological data before him, his entire being in immense shock. The President was right, another top meteorological expert and Chosen One next to him similarly had his eyes wide open, Its too fast, the change is too rapid! Almost visibly, the temperature within a certain area detected by several meteorological devices was dropping at an alarming rate! Within minutes, it had dropped by more than ten degrees! Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And the speed was still rapidly changing! Quick, report it upstairs! Professor She Wenhui had reacted, and hit the alarm system immediately. In an instant, all the data, especially those few coordinates, were sent to the Global Unified Association, and all the relevant people received the report. After doing all this, Professor She Wenhui and his colleagues watched anxiously every piece of information on the meteorological detection devices. Theres no pattern, all the airflows around these locations are normal! This is not a normal climatic change pattern!! What on earth is happening? The changes in airflow caused by the sudden drop in temperature have already started. This certainly indicates a trend towards a massive blizzard! Several coordinates are at high altitudes, at 3,000 meters! The impact range of a blizzard will be greater! Voices kept rising, and more and more people gathered around, trying to find the relevant rules. Its a Heat Black Hole! She Wenhui suddenly exclaimed; he aggressively pushed aside most of the documents on the desk, grabbed a piece of draft paper, and started to scribble calculations feverishly, Its a sudden appearance of a Heat Black Hole. Theres something in these places, maybe just a single point, absorbing heat at an astonishing rate over a wide area, which has caused severe changes in the air currents. Indeed, it is so. Some people nearby had also come to realize this. The term Heat Black Hole indeed fit perfectly. I am calculating the specific area of this Heat Black Hole and its absorption efficiency. She Wenhui was now entirely animated, It seems explosive? Not continuous, but like a pulse, absorbing heat in bursts after intervals. This indeed could speed up the meteorological changes, but if we can calculate the results and then use nuclear weapons at specified locations and times to detonate, satisfying its absorption needs, maybe we could have a chance to slow down the onset of the blizzards! At this, everyones eyes lit up. Although it sounded like a wild idea and not without its drawbacks, there was indeed a possibility! After mastering the nuclear fusion formula, we have developed cleaner, more powerful nuclear weapons that can reduce radiation pollution to manageable levels! Could this trigger changes in the Trial, such as increasing the difficulty or something? Maybe, but time is life! What we lack most now is time! Exactly, a mere eight days. The affected area is too large for a complete evacuation! We cant do it alone, we need to bring in several nuclear physics experts. No matter what, start with a feasibility analysis meeting! Then submit the report. Whether to attempt it in the end, let the higher-ups and the President decide. When the person in charge received the report, he too was startled by the somewhat wild idea. However, scientists are responsible for researching feasibility, the upper levels for making decisions, and he is only responsible for coordination and support. In the shortest time, a brand-new project team was formed, their task being to research the birth logic of this blizzard with all their might, to delay the onset of the blizzard! But evidently, they wouldnt place all their hopes on this alone. Currently, a total of six Heat Black Holes had been identified, and if nothing was done, in about eight days, massive blizzards would inevitably occur in these six places! Just as Shen Hao had predicted. Even though not many doubted the authenticity of Shen Haos intelligence, at this moment, countless people felt fortunate for Shen Haos information! In such a situation, even one more day to prepare could save a vast number of lives. An emergency meeting was immediately called, and reports kept pouring in. Six locations, four on land and two in the sea, but the sea is more dangerous. Storms of this magnitude will stir up tsunamis like never before! an official sitting at the table said, his expression grave. In front of them, the entire table became a large projection. A 3D projection, at that. It was high-tech equipment purchased from the Sixth-level Mall, with basic simulation capability. At that moment, six icy-blue dots appeared in the projection, visibly changing right before their eyes. This was the simulation result. One is so close to Japan?! Yes, the experts predict, along with the simulation results, that if the final wind force truly exceeds Level 20, a large part of Japan will be submerged by seawater, and then rapidly freeze under extreme conditions! Without any effective delays, the whole process wont take longer than fifteen days! In fact, in at most ten days, the entire climate of Japan will drop to minus twenty degrees Celsius! Their power might even collapse before that! The projection was now showing simulation images. Huge storms rapidly forming, waves mixed with massive chunks of ice hundreds of meters high, mercilessly destroying everything! Fifteen days? Thats over a hundred million people! some peoples complexions turned extremely sour, Impossible, there are too many people, how can we evacuate so many from the island in such a short time? Even if all the ships in the world are rerouted it wont be enough! Evacuate as many as we can! Otherwise, over a hundred million Undead will rush towards the East Continent, even quickly reaching Mao Country and the Northern Alliance! They dont need ships! Theyre fast and cant be intercepted, and once they spread out along the Undead World, the number of casualties will be far greater and more brutal than during the Blood Demon War! Right, its not just a matter of a hundred million people. The Undead can reach any place they want through the Undead World! Mainly, currently, only Shen Hao could enter the Undead World. But even Shen Hao wouldnt be able to stop such a large number of Undead from spreading! A massive wave of Undead would sweep across the entire East Continent, bringing more death, more Undead! In this scenario, if over a hundred million people die within a short period, the final number of casualties might reach several billion, or even in the worst-case scenario, it could evolve into a true Undead apocalypse! Chapter 129 - 129: Now, War Begins! Chapter 129: Chapter 129: Now, War Begins! However, even with the need to relocate, the difficulty was right here. A mass migration of hundreds of millions of people in this kind of climate? The number of deaths on the road would be horrendous! We need the Legion to back us up, otherwise, well all be dead before we even reach our destination! Let the forces from Mao Country assist, and the relocation could also head therethey wont refuse the labor force under these circumstances. We have no issues, but we suggest that the strong and healthy young people go first; its cruel, but those who survive still have to face the trials that come after. The representative from Mao Country gave their response. Whether its the Underground City project or the Wind Wall project, a substantial amount of manpower is needed to combat these trials. Now, the population already needs to be concentrated, every city is running at full capacity, but facing this trial, staying in the towns means a swift death and turning into the Undead. ... Gentlemen, lets not only focus on Japan, the situation is just as bad in other places. Someone continued, with a very grim face, In one area of the Eastern Country, which is right between several major cities, the number of disaster victims will directly reach twenty million, and the Northern Alliance isnt faring any better, with two areas affected that are even close to each other. See here, this place is the Northern Alliances most important traffic hub, and it will be completely blocked by blizzards, these countries with a combined population of forty million will be trapped in a corner, no supplies will get through, damn it, how is this different from waiting to die? As for the last place, it is not in West State but in another sparsely populated land area, where the disaster impact happens to be the lightest. Its arguably the luckiest spot. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yet, even so, these six initial blizzards will directly threaten over two hundred million people! And this is just the beginning! The meeting fell into silence, but it was short-lived as everyone quickly sprang back into action. They sent out early warning information to responsible persons in various areas, reported the intelligence to Shen Hao, and at the same time, some previously determined projects quickly identified their target locations and began to take action. Of the most noteworthy, there were two. One was the City Wind Wall project led by Buschplin Rollins, with the experimental site chosen to be Gertrude City in the Northern Alliance, which could accommodate six million people and was also one of the cities hit by this first onslaught of blizzards. The other was the Underground City project led by Ni Hong, located in a place called An Yuan City in the Eastern Country, also a city affected by the disaster, with a resident population of four million. One of these projects had a high probability of completion, but the effectiveness was uncertain, while the other had a slim chance of completion! Though both were only experimental projects, there was no doubt they were also taking huge risks! Especially Ni Hongs project, where the construction workers involved could reach millions! If it failed, the consequences would be unthinkable. But such experiments were necessary, as they will determine the latest methods to save the entire civilization in the future. Furthermore, aside from these two, several other projects were also underway simultaneously, such as constructing dense superstructures on the surface with new heating materials and connecting them with heating ducts, to make the most of the existing urban buildings. Moreover, Japans mass evacuation project was also put under the charge of someone named Kandai Ino, and this was the most dangerous task; the entire Global Unified Association was on high alert, with tens of millions of people facing the danger of death! In addition to these disaster-affected populations, other people around the world were not sitting idle. As soon as Shen Hao determined the main thrust of the Trial as the Eternal Night Ice River two days ago, industries around the world once again underwent changes. Many factories originally transitioning to military production suddenly started to shift towards heavy industry! Notably, various large machines. Even Shen Haos recently earned points had a lot invested in this aspect! Mining of various mineral resources, especially metals, accelerated, and super-large smelting factories started operating frantically, some managers collapsing under the immense pressure, the entire civilizations nerves taut to the breaking point! And in this situation, there were those who were entrusted with a mission amid peril, bearing far greater pressures than ordinary people. Ni Hong was undoubtedly a prime example! He had arrived at An Yuan City the moment he received the orders. At that time, the citys temperature had dropped to minus five degrees Celsius, which for a southern city like this was an exceedingly rare experienceeven the thick clothes were inadequate, only recently rushed in due to the circumstances. On the streets, one could see many people with blankets and thick clothes among their luggage boarding one large bus after another. They were evacuating. But at the same time, one could see one large bus after another arriving, with people getting off the buses. They were workers dispatched to participate in construction! Under these circumstances, each and every one of them deserved to be called a warrior! Two roads diverged, one leaving, the other arriving, as if forming an intersection of destiny and courage. Some of the people from An Yuan City even hung their heads low, their faces flushed red, not daring to look at these workers. But there were also some who suddenly turned their heads, leaving the evacuation lines! They headed toward another crew that was recruiting! Ni Hong even saw a person who dropped their luggage and shouted loudly: Damn it! We people from An Yuan City cant be cowards! Im not leaving! The persons voice was loud, attracting the attention of quite a few people, and clearly struck a chord with some. More and more people began to step out of the evacuation lines, various voices rising. Thats right, this is our homeland! Others from different places are rushing over here, and we natives are running away, how ludicrous! Good son, go ahead with your mom. Watch how your dad fights for a certain chance at survival for both of you! Were just going to work, not to fight a war. Whats there to be afraid of! Im not going anywhere! Im staying right here! Ni Hong even saw a man in his forties drop to his knees before his parents in the snow, bowing several times, then without a word, he covered his head and made his way to the nearby registration point. This scene made Ni Hong clench his fists tightly. Look at them, look at these people! he turned to the group behind him, raising his fist and speaking out loud, They are placing their hopes and trust in us, the entire country stands behind us, President Shen Hao supports us as well! This Underground City, bearing the weight of life, no matter the cost, we must build it! Our names, and those of everyone here, will be inscribed within this city, etched in the grand narrative of Human Civilizations struggle! He had never, like now, understood so clearly that in this fight, they could only win, they absolutely could not fail! And those behind him, too, clenched their fists, each staring at him resolutely in the cold wind. Just like a group of warriors looking at their General! Now, to battle! Ni Hong roared for the last time and swiftly got into action. You had a subway construction plan three years ago, with preliminary surveys done. Send me the survey report! Its already been prepared, a local staff member responded just as quickly. The snow and wind beat against everyones faces, as if it struck their hearts as well, but at least at that moment, it could not snuff out the burning passion within them. And Ni Hong, without saying anything more, took the survey report and quickly made a decision after carefully examining it. Start digging from here! he directly started marking circles on the map one after another, And here, and here, all these places, we need to dig down five hundred meters! The diameter must exceed three hundred meters! The surrounding areas of the deep pit must be completely reinforced with high-strength materials, at least three meters thick! Use the latest equipment for everything; get it done as fast as possible! In just a short moment, he had marked over twenty locations. There was no time for on-site surveys or detailed blueprints! He could only rely on decades of work experience and instinct to choose the most suitable locations! Then the rest was left to manpower and technology! In fact, if this were the past, a five hundred meter deep pit like this would have presented colossal construction difficultiesits five hundred meters deep, far exceeding an average hundred-story skyscraper. Not to mention excavating such a deep pit! But in the present time, it was indeed possible to achieve this in a short period! Ni Hong, as the supreme Commander on the battlefield, gave his orders, and the workers on the front lines started working at top speed! There was already a large amount of advanced construction equipment continuously flown in by the super-sized transport planes purchased during the war period. Most of these machines utilized the latest technology from the Chosen One Mall, with strength and efficiency far surpassing the past. More importantly, many components had been directly converted from old production lines, requiring no excessive expenditure of points, allowing for mass production on a large scale! The production lines were already at full capacity, with even more being accelerated for conversion. In this war, these machines were the warriors tanks, their powerful weapons! Just the new excavators alone, there were more than fifty at each construction site, coupled with over a hundred transport trucks, equipment for distributing new construction materials, logistics, and more. The workforce at each construction site exceeded three thousand people! Just from this first command, more than sixty thousand people were simultaneously engaged in this environment of ice and snow. But within two hours, Ni Hong realized that it was not enough, far from enough. The efficiency was too slow. Even though the efficiency of the new equipment was much greater than before and related technology had also seen significant advancement, it was still too slow! He only had eight days. Eight days to at least create a framework, a framework that would allow tens of thousands to continue construction amidst the blizzard! Chapter 130 - 130: Miracle Arrives! Chapter 130: Chapter 130: Miracle Arrives! Has the cultivator team I requested arrived yet? Ni Hongs tone involuntarily became somewhat hurried. Transcendents were not only useful in battles but could equally exert powerful effects in construction. Especially in more delicate works, their efficiency was very high. Not yet; they are expected to arrive in half an hour. However, forty of the Chosen Ones with relevant Talents have arrived, the secretary team quickly said, and there will be five hundred new devices arriving in fifteen minutes. Dont let the Chosen Ones come to see me. Send them directly to the construction site and have someone instruct them on what to do. Also, after the new devices arrive, add twenty more sites! Ni Hong said rapidly, How many more people do we have? Two hundred and fifty thousand people, and the number is still increasing, with many locally registering. ... Have them deploy the new concrete and carry out the excavation work simultaneously, and tell the transport department to increase the shipment of equipment and construction materials next, with a temporary halt on personnel! Understood! What about the shield tunneling machines, the large ones! Shield tunneling machines worldwide are undergoing comprehensive optimization. Some that have already been optimized are on tomorrows shipping list; do you need them sooner? Sooner! I want to see at least two before nightfall! Has my most important application been responded to yet? Not yet. Ni Hong loosened his collar. Staring intensely at various data, he was sweating profusely on his forehead despite the extremely cold weather. Although he had proposed the project and taken on the task himself, it wasnt until he actually sat here and stepped onto the battlefield that he could feel this immense pressure. Indeed, he had done everything within his ability, mobilized all the power he could muster, and had received unprecedented support. Yet, it still wasnt enough, far from enough! This mission was drastically different from his past work. In the past, no matter how rushed the schedule or immense the pressure, they would first design everything, calculate all problems, plan the entire project, and then proceed step by step according to the plan. But now. The construction site could only be determined once the first wave of disasters was confirmed, design drawings could only be continuously improved while work commenced, and even the initial work had to be roughly decided based on simple site surveys, relying on his experience and intuition. It was as if he was blindly rushing forward without care! It also felt like a meaningless struggle on the verge of death. With no confidence, no assurance, and although they had far more advanced equipment and building materials than before, everyone, including himself, still had no certainty of success. No, to be precise, given the current situation, it was destined to fail! However, this was all expected. Ni Hong and everyone knew that to win this war, it took not only the all-out effort of countless people but also a miracle! And the only one who could bring about a miracle was one person! What sustained Ni Hong in persisting with this seemingly impossible task was Shen Hao, or rather, the goods and technologies from the higher-level stores within the Chosen One Mall! He could strive to concentrate the power of all, pushing human efforts to the limit, but he also staked this miracle upon Shen Hao! Time passed by little by little, with a continuous stream of transport aircraft arriving, more and more people were thrown into the battlefield, and Ni Hong constantly calculated the estimated time needed. From the initial two years, with the increasing number and efficiency, it reduced to nine months, then eight months, seven months, six months By the time almost four hundred thousand people were involved. Four months! To construct a framework for an underground city that could accommodate five hundred thousand people working simultaneously in a blizzard, in four months was the limit that the existing equipment, personnel, and technology could achieve! Indeed, just this estimated time was considered an incredible miracle by everyone! Yet, it was still far too insufficient! Give it up, Engineer Ni. Ni Hongs most steadfast colleague, now succumbed to immense despair, Those people were right, this is simply an impossible plan. We need to build thousands! Even if we double the efficiency, we cant rely on this to save humanity. People will die struggling before they even reach the safe underground cities! To double it was already their greatest expectation for a miracle. There must still be a way! Ni Hong stared persistently at the blueprints. Others also debated increasingly under a cloud of pessimism. Well find geologically more suitable locations. The surveys simply cant keep up, theres too little time! Then replace all the workers with cultivators above Level 5! How could there possibly be so many cultivators? Having a Level 3 is already ahead of the vast majority, and the Undead Battlefield cannot be neglected, we need cultivators all over the world. Equipment! There must be better equipment! President Shen Hao hasnt responded yet! What else can we do? Now go and tell those whove worked hard all day that we cant do it, that were giving up and tell them to go back and pray under the threat of a blizzard? Switch to other projects The Underground City Project is the safest, most reliable one! Havent you seen the report? The Sun will extinguish, the entire surface of the earth might enter a sub-zero environment reaching minus one hundred and fifty degrees or even lower! Do you think our only enemy is the blizzard? Towards the end, it couldnt even be considered a debate anymore, it was more about venting, the problems kept increasing, but the solutions were dwindling, everyone could feel a deep, overwhelming despair. As some people said, the Underground City Project is undoubtedly the most likely to pass the Civilization Trial. The failure of this project means that human civilization can only gamble, bet that surface projects will succeed, bet on the leniency of the Civilization Trial, bet that the climate change wont be as severe as the worst-case scenario! Even places like the Pocket World Blessed Land and Magic Secret Realm cannot guarantee that they wont be overwhelmed by the extreme climate brought about by the Eternal Night Ice River, and at most, they could only accommodate four to five hundred million people. By then, billions of undead growing wildly outside, even the Pocket World Blessed Land would be a death trap! Stop arguing! Engineer Ni suddenly slammed the table hard, raising his head, his eyes red with bloodshot, filled with ferocity. This made him look not like a scholar, an engineer, but rather like a warrior! The workers on the front line are still putting their all in a minus five-degree environment, and youre here quarreling! Quarreling about what? He stared intensely at everyone, We were blindly charging forward from the start, and now, barely opening our eyes to see the difficulties, you want to stop charging? Then what did you come here for? To shout about giving up? No one made a sound, some people lowered their heads. Because Engineer Ni was right. These problems, werent sudden, they could have been foreseen from the beginning. Only now, actually standing here, truly facing all this, especially facing those people struggling valiantly with hope and passion, they were still timid, they flinched. We have seven days left, seven days, which might not change anything for us, but for President Shen Hao, everything is possible! Engineer Ni stared once more at the blueprints in front of him, Lets do our jobs well, there must still be a way to save some more time, even if we really have to give up in the end, its not up to us to decide! Unless we ultimately fail, or President Shen Hao decides to give up this project, everyone must stay on the frontlines, no one is allowed to take a single step back! Everyone looked at each other, clenched their teeth, and began to resume their work. Drawing blueprints, calculating load capacity, allocating equipment and personnel, conducting onsite surveys and recordings Even if all of this felt like children building sandcastles on the beach, chaotic, ridiculous, and incredibly fragile, always at risk of being washed away by the waves, they had to give their all, and with hundreds of thousands of people, turn it into a real fortress! Just as everyones morale was rising again, a voice suddenly appeared among them. I was worried you would give up on your own. This does seem to be quite spirited. Engineer Ni abruptly lifted his head, the rest of the people also paused in their actions, their eyes shaking, some even in disbelief, looking at Shen Hao who had suddenly appeared in the middle. Some of the engineers who were over fifty years of age even had red-rimmed eyes at that moment. He had finally arrived! This figure, at this moment, was not just a person, but the miracle they all had been longing for, the hope of all present! Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even Engineer Ni, who had just been chastising everyone and reinvigorating morale, was also so excited that he was trembling. It can be said. Shen Haos presence was the only chance for this project! However, Engineer Ni still remembered his responsibility as the project manager, forced himself to calm his emotions, and strode forward, Youve finally arrived. Yes. Shen Hao noticed some peoples tense faces and even managed a slight smile, Dont worry, its not to announce the projects failure. Ive seen your applications; in fact, Ive brought some good newsthe Level 16 Mall has just opened. Upon these words, Engineer Nis steps even abruptly stopped in place, his facial expression turning incredibly vivid. It was a mix of ecstasy, excitement, incredulity, and more. Not just for him, some in the surroundings who knew some details felt the same! Because, the Level 16 Mall was the miracle everyone had been awaiting! The store level of Shen Haos Mall was no secret, with numerous White Level 15 items already distributed across the globe in the past three months, and most people could foresee the enormous demands from White Level 15 to Level 16. No one would have thought that it would reach Level 16 so quickly! Chapter 131 - 131: Crazy Mass Production! Chapter 131: Chapter 131: Crazy Mass Production! Even though President Shen Hao kept tirelessly clearing the undead day and night, and even though the whole world was feeding him points, the internal forecasts of the Global United Front stated that they needed to wait another four to five days at the earliest! That was the time Ni Hong had been anticipating for the miracle! But now, was the miracle coming so quickly? Then, then in the mall Ni Hongs voice trembled at this moment. He feared getting a disappointing answer from Shen Hao. A more powerful mall might not necessarily bring about the results they wanted! ... Even if the basic mall is only White Level, every upgrade of the mall is comprehensive, and a higher-level mall naturally has more powerful goods. However, I am also not sure how much it can help, Shen Hao said as he looked at them all. I might be able to bring a miracle, but to realize this miracle still requires all of you! Indeed, if you were to talk about the last Trial, relying solely on Shen Hao might have been enough to end the Trial. But this time, facing such a widespread natural disaster, it truly required everyones effort! Even if Shen Hao could dig out an Underground City in half a day, eight thousand Underground Cities would still require four thousand days! This was also one of the reasons why Shen Hao initially voiced his support for Ni Hong in the meeting. Facing the Trial, it was not only necessary to dare to dream and act, but also to believe in him! As long as theres even a sliver of hope, we will definitely seize it! Ni Hong understood Shen Haos intent and spoke very seriously. Good, Shen Hao didnt waste time and got straight to the point, Lets not talk about technology for now; most of it is an upgrade from previous technology, definitely useful, but your Underground City wont catch up in time. Lets talk about equipment, theres a type of shield tunnelling machine with a diameter over fifty meters! Fifty meters! Everyone gasped. But everyones eyes lit up with fervor. Was this for tunneling? No, this was clearly specialized equipment for building Underground Cities! What kind of tunnel required a fifty-meter diameter? This was at least super-large underground equipment! And as Shen Hao further disclosed the relevant data, everyone became excited. Super shield tunnelling machine! Theres hope, absolutely hope! My God! Just the output volume alone has increased at least fifty times compared to our original shield machines! Quick, calculate how many we need! A large group of people immediately started calculating, and it didnt take much time to arrive at a preliminary conclusion. Three! We only need three, and we can compress the construction time of the framework to fourteen days! Ni Hong was trembling with excitement. The reason it couldnt be faster was mainly due to other supporting delays that slowed down efficiency. After all, building an Underground City wasnt just about digging holes. It also required the simultaneous construction of frameworks to prevent collapses. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But even so, fourteen days, this number, was undoubtedly a miracle, a miracle capable of pulling everyone out of despair! Three machines, fourteen days, huh? Shen Hao shook his head. Not enough, too long. Some peoples expressions froze on their faces. This kind of equipment requires thirty-two million points per unit! Shen Hao explained, That means, just the construction of your city would need nearly a hundred million points, and once your project is fully approved, at least two thousand Underground Cities must begin construction simultaneously. That would be two hundred billion! Even with a triple boost, this was not achievable in a short time. Fourteen days was still too long. The subsequent environmental deterioration would definitely exceed expectations. Actually, the reason why they had to take advantage of the first blizzard to conduct experiments was precisely because of the urgency of time. So urgent that they didnt have the chance to change their plans midway. Moreover, such large-scale construction would also need exaggeratedly diverse other resources. While they were focusing their efforts on building Underground Cities, the entire world was frantically producing at a massive scale! These continuously delivered heavy industrial equipment, these enormously huge amounts of construction materials, even including the working tools for these workers in harsh environments It seemed like only several hundred thousand people were responsible for construction, but behind this, at least a few million, even tens of millions of people were putting in effort! So, it wasnt enough. The efficiency of three machines in fourteen days was still not enough! Ni Hong and the others clearly understood this too. The initial excitement and joy were fading, and the pressure was coming back. However, compared to the initial despair, they were now truly progressing towards hope! Ten days! Ni Hong suddenly said. Three machines, we can deliver an answer in ten days and confirm the feasibility of the Underground City plan! As he said this, the rest of the people all looked at him sharply. This is not just a matter of reducing four days! Their recent calculations had already been based on extreme values! Alright! Shen Hao gazed deeply at him, Ten days then. If you can do it, if you all can do it, I will give you three Chosen One spots! As his voice fell, those who initially wanted to say something also stopped right there. Chosen One! Many people knew that currently, to become a Chosen One, there were only two possibilities: one was to reach the worlds top in a certain important domain and then be luckily selected by the Civilization Trial, or, to be able to get the quota from Shen Haos hands! Although they came here not for personal rewards, nobody would refuse to become a Chosen One! Lets start then. Three machines, I am giving them to you now, said Shen Hao as he stood up. President, please just place them in these three spots, Ni Hong wasted no opportunity to save time! Shen Hao nodded; it indeed was just a matter of convenience. The next moment, three incredibly large machines appeared at the designated spots. At that instant, all the workers who were striving hard were astounded. Soon, however, they realized what was happening and let out a tsunami-like cheer! These three true industrial behemoths were clearly beyond what human technology could achieve, and the only person who could bring them in such a situation, in such a manner, was Shen Hao! Shen Hao was merely present, and even without appearing, he brought immense courage to everyone. In some way, this was the greatest use of a miracle. Everyone, lets start working! Ni Hong didnt even need to say anything more inspiring, he simply waved grandly and then chugged an Energy Potion. Another benefit of being a Transcendent was being able to unleash the human bodys limits to the maximum! At this moment, Shen Hao did not stay here any longer. He had temporarily put aside clearing Undead today because the mall had upgraded; he needed to go to many places to deliver those important technologies and goods to where they were needed. Normally, he would have let others handle this task, but right now, many places needed Shen Haos encouragement. Even if he just made a simple appearance! In such cases, this was more important than killing more Undead. Furthermore, it wasnt just the Underground City project that needed support; other projects needed it too, even if, in Shen Haos view, some had their merits. Even if they were not the safest answer, they could still greatly buy time. For instance, the Wind Wall project, which might not withstand later stages, yet could still earn a significant amount of construction time for the Underground City! In battling the Trial, all possible methods must be used, all feasible tasks must be completed! Furthermore, even the media was increasing their coverage. President Shen Hao arrived at An Yuan City at 11:20 today to visit the Underground City project and left behind three White Level 16 colossal shield tunneling machines! It is known that President Shen Hao gives significant attention to the Underground City project. President Shen Hao reached the super-scale heavy industry base in Wanfu City at 13:24 today, handed over a batch of White Level 16 production equipment along with advanced technology, and encouraged the workers; all workers were extremely excited. Breaking news, President Shen Hao inspected the West Country Immigrant New District at 14:47 today, cleared more than five thousand Undead, inspired people to cherish this new home, and left behind a large-scale advanced production line. That day, all the news was about Shen Hao; wherever he went, he brought great encouragement to the people there. He also left behind practical help. Even though many people did not understand the specific significance of these goods, many experts provided explanations through the media. This represented a higher production efficiency! In such an environment of frenzied mass production, these technologies and equipment undoubtedly added more fuel to the flames of production, like throwing dry wood and oil onto a fire! The early appearance of the White Level 16 Mall indeed brought a huge surprise to the whole world. Especially for those who truly grasped more information. The Global United Fronts Analysis Department discovered that every time they thought they had grasped Shen Haos limit, Shen Hao would tell them that his limits were far beyond that! However, at this moment, people needed this kind of power. Especially for those who were at the forefront. When Shen Hao reached the Wind Wall project chaired by Buschplin Rollins, the sixty-year-old Caucasian man immediately burst into tears from excitement. The pressure here was not small by any means. Shen Hao also left behind advanced goods, a type of high-strength and very light metal plates, which were exactly what they urgently needed. Soon after, he hastily departed. Because he had just received urgent news. There was a massive evacuation underway in Japan, seemingly targeted by large swarms of Undead! The gathering of Undead this time seems to be coming from all directions, and the numbers are increasing rapidly in a short span; even the Mao Countrys military has issued requests for help, Dong Gong said at this moment, We suspect, its not just one Ghost King involved, there might be cooperation, and the weather here is deteriorating rapidly, even if the battlefield hasnt been directly breached, many are dying during the evacuation, and the situation is very severe. Chapter 132 - 132: Crazy Point Scoring, Dominating the Leaderboard! Chapter 132: Chapter 132: Crazy Point Scoring, Dominating the Leaderboard! Hmm, I can arrive in ten minutes, Shen Hao said in a deep voice, Regarding this migration, without considering the fatalities caused by the Undead, how many people do you estimate will die? No fewer than 30 million people, Dong Gong provided a tremendous number, Many elderly have essentially been given up on; they will have a hard time surviving this massive migration. 30 million. That number was somewhat beyond Shen Haos expectations. Moreover, he could be sure that a vast majority of them would be the elderly and children. So far, this trial had already seen nearly a million casualties, but this was just the beginning, including Shen Hao, many had predicted that the final number of victims would greatly exceed that of the last time. ... I cant do much about the casualties caused by natural disasters and the climate, but the Undead will not spread, Shen Hao said solemnly, Next, I will take more time to stay there. Understood, Dong Gong responded. After the upgrade of the mall to White Quality Level 16, Shen Hao had acquired a new mode of transportation. A type of Space Fighter! Yes, compared to the previous civilian space shuttle, this was a weapon-equipped Space Fighter, overall resembling a space shuttle. Even though it was still just the most basic White Quality, the Level 16 status was significant. He would fly directly into outer space, accelerate to maximum speed, then re-enter the atmosphere. Within fifteen minutes, he could reach any point on the planet! This undoubtedly saved Shen Hao considerable time in clearing the Undead. So, one moment he was in the Northern Alliance, but he could already reach Japan in ten minutes. At this very moment, the entire country of Japan was already plunged into certain chaos. Some were crying because they truly did not want to leave, some were shouting that they wanted to evacuate first, many were unwilling to abandon their elderly at home, and indeed, many did not heed the warnings and despairingly chose suicide. From a high vantage, countless people looked as if they were dumplings being dropped one by one, numbly queuing to jump from high buildings. Kandai Ino, who was in charge of this massive migration, had also fallen into unprecedented despair. He was the most powerful Chosen One in the country. Realizing that the disaster would engulf his entire nation, he had taken the initiative to stand up and oversee this great migration, hoping to use all his power to save his country. But within just one day, his initial confidence had turned to despair. There was too much despair! Lord Kandai! A large number of Undead have appeared again in the eastern district! The Mao Country army has decided to retreat. Retreat? There are three million people there! Kandai Ino suddenly grabbed the subordinate who had come to report, shaking as he yelled, Are they insane? If we retreat now, tomorrow there will be three million more Level 2 Undead! But theyve already sacrificed nearly ten thousand people, and as they fight, the number of Undead only increases; they cant hold on, the subordinates voice was tinged with tears, We need more forces to protect the evacuation route; there are also increasing numbers of Undead over there! Damn it! Kandai Ino showed fear as well, Then let our Cultivators take over! Who else can go to support? No one is left; Undead are appearing everywhere, theres completely no one left! the subordinate collapsed entirely on the cold ground. Within just half an hour, the number of deaths was unimaginably high. It seemed people were dying everywhere, everywhere there were Undead! All the Cultivators, even the young people capable of resistance had been conscripted into the forces, handed basic weapons and thrown into battle, but their fighting seemed only to yield more Undead! At least over five million Undead were invading, and some of them were of very high level! With the death of civilians and soldiers, the number of Undead kept growing! Even with the Chosen One Association urgently summoning a large number of powerful Chosen Ones one after another, it seemed utterly unable to stop the massive collapse brought by this despair and convergence of the Undead! But the crisis, it seemed, was not just that. At that moment, something struck a nearby car. Everyone instinctively looked over. Then they saw that it was a chunk of ice the size of a fist. The next instant, a second piece struck a shops signboard, sparking up a flurry of sparks, then a third, a fourth More and more chunks of ice densely bombarded down, people in the street who were queuing to evacuate ran around in terror, but many were still smashed to the ground, then crushed repeatedly by the falling ice! In just a moment, they were rendered unrecognizable, unable to even scream. Kandai Ino stared blankly at the sky, witnessing an unprecedented hail storm! He trembled, seemingly wanting to do something, to at least protect the people before his eyes, but soon realized he could do nothing. The so-called Chosen One, in the face of such despair, had absolutely no power! No, there was one Chosen One who was different! How much longer until the President arrives? Kandai Ino pressed hard on his communicator, shouting recklessly, People are dying every moment, a lot of people! Everyone is in despair! We need the President! Keep calm! Dong Gongs voice came through the communicator, You are the chief in charge, no matter how many people die, as long as there are still people alive, your mission is to lead the living to safety! Kandai Ino was rendered speechless; his entire throat choked up. He once thought he was a tough man, an incredibly strong person, but at this moment, he could feel his own weakness. However, the voice came through the communicator once more. Four more minutes, the President will arrive in four minutes. You can start announcing and begin the countdown. ! Kandai Ino suddenly raised his head. Four minutes! he even tore at his throat as he shouted, Four more minutes and President Shen Hao will be here. Announce to all, let everyone hold on a little longer! Dont easily give up! With a bang, the employees who had been limp on the ground scrambled to their feet, rolling and crawling. Four minutes! They were not sure if Shen Haos arrival would immediately turn everything around. But at this moment, everyone in the entire country needed such confidence, a reason to keep going! And indeed, it was effective. All the televisions, all the broadcasts were shouting; some Chosen Ones even jumped onto high buildings, shouting at those who were prepared to end their own lives to escape this Hell, and in many peoples numb gazes, it seemed new hope was emerging. However, it was at this time. Undead appeared! More and more undead suddenly burst forth from various places, one ordinary person after another fell in the third round, as if all warmth was snatched away in an instant, their corpses stiff to the extreme! They were listening! Kandai Ino immediately realized that the kings among the undead, those intelligent Ghost Kings with self-awareness, were also listening! They were seizing the last opportunity, madly slaughtering! Counterattack, counterattack! Kandai Ino roared, his body emanating a chilly power, he charged into the streets, furiously attacking all the emerging undead. One by one, armed individuals also kept firing continuously. But there were too many! Simply too many! The yin energy had already spread in vast swathes; people could even see newly born undead directly converging onto fallen corpses, then struggling as they thrust toward the living! Even as more and more Cultivators and Chosen Ones emanated faint golden lightning, empowered by Shen Hao who was hastening their way, the numbers were simply overwhelming! The level of Divine Descent was set, and power had its limits. Shen Hao could not protect every person crying out to him. However At a certain moment, within the thick clouds in the sky, suddenly there was a rumble of thunder! Faint golden lightning densely struck down in an instant, constantly appearing and moving throughout the city, swiftly and accurately eliminating one undead after another! At this moment, the city seemed to be submerged in a golden ocean! Light was flashing everywhere! Countless people engaged in battle, including ordinary people fleeing, all excitedly looked up at the sky. Indeed, Shen Hao had arrived! You continue to oversee the retreat, have all the Chosen Ones and Cultivators above Level 5 chant my name! Shen Haos majestic voice appeared in Kandai Inos mind. Yes! Yes! In this moment, Kandai Ino even wanted to devote everything he had! Those who have never experienced true despair will not understand the value of hope! At least at this moment when Shen Hao finally arrived, everyone had the courage to fight! And at this time in the sky above, there appeared two giant eyes composed of golden lightning, overlooking the entire city. At this moment, Shen Hao took a large amount of potions after a long absence! All equipment was used up, all abilities, all power, was wildly unleashed towards this city that once housed 14 million people! At this moment, for Shen Hao, any superfluous words or actions were meaningless. He had only one thing to do. Score points! Frantically score points! He would turn all the undead daring to appear before him into a force that saves civilization! This moment, not only this planet but people across nine planets, nine civilizations were able to clearly see, the already top-ranked Shen Haos performance points start to soar again! Throughout the star system, there arose voices filled with astonishment and even a hint of somberness. What a powerful Chosen One! Which planet is he from? Is he deliberately creating undead? There is no hope of catching up now. This Chosen One will dominate the leaderboard! Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes, under the triple points hack, the massive increase in points Shen Hao gained from scoring prolifically like this had already surpassed other Chosen Ones. Those few Chosen Ones who were still struggling to catch up were now engulfed in a great sense of defeat. Unable to catch up, completely unable to catch up! Chapter 133 - 133: Ten Thousand Soul Banner! Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Ten Thousand Soul Banner! In their own civilizations, they might be the most powerful beings! But just as some voices have said, The Chosen One ranking has been dominated by Shen Hao! With the cheat of tripled points, along with such strength, its enough to erase any possibility of competition. At least at this moment, the name Shen Hao has been remembered by all the Chosen Ones from nine civilizations! However, the trial has just started its tenth day, and there are still twenty-three days left to obtain the ranking rewards. At this time, the ranking, apart from gaining some fame, doesnt mean too much. ... Besides, Shen Hao is not just aiming to seize the first place in the Chosen One ranking. He equally wishes to obtain first place in the civilization ranking. This is the more challenging task. Right now, their civilizations ranking is only at third place. Even though Shen Hao is making every effort to reduce the number of casualties, their current performance score is still gradually being caught up by the fourth place. After all, this situation of mass death simply due to relocation is indeed down to poor luck. If only the blizzard had appeared farther away from Japan, or if this country didnt have so many people, or if there were more means of evacuation, such a situation wouldnt have occurred. Theres not enough time. The development of civilization itself still has clear deficiencies, Shen Hao clearly recognized this point. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Industrialization is not yet comprehensive. Even if all forces are concentrated, just satisfying the production needed for large-scale construction is already very difficult, not to mention the ships required for such a massive migration, which simply cannot be met in a short time. If everything depends on purchasing with points, its even further from enough. Shen Hao continued to sweep through the Undead, while looking into the distance. Hundreds of kilometers away, a large group of Cultivators was using various methods to freeze the sea, then spreading sand grains, metal sheets, and the like to increase friction, attempting to build a floating bridge over the sea using this method. With the rapid drop in temperature at this moment, this method was indeed feasible. However, the wind brought by the air currents was increasing the difficulty of construction. No one could tell whether the environment would rapidly deteriorate, and this route could only be a fragile hope. The Undead are beginning to retreat, organize the migration quickly, Shen Haos voice once again appeared in Kandai Inos mind. He then entered the Undead World directly and launched a pursuit. The number of Undead in this batch had already surpassed ten million! And most of them were not of low level. These were newly emerged Undead that had been scattered and grown, gathering in the areas Shen Hao had already cleared, and behind them, there were at least a few powerful Ghost Kings. If he could completely conquer them, Shen Hao estimated that it would bring him at least over fifteen billion points! Towards the five hundred billion points needed for Level 17 Mall, he would make a big leap forward! However, these Undead fleeing in all directions, indeed brought Shen Hao certain troubles. He had to maintain the Heavenly Eye and even used Divine Descent to scatter his will in various places, to hunt them down single-handedly with all his might! And at this moment, as the number of Undead within Japan decreased, the massive migration was finally able to progress. An endless stream of ships was rushing in from all over the world. Even aircraft carriers had put down all their fighter jets, emptied all their armories, and become the main force for transportation, with other warships doing the same. This unique scene was also captured by cameras and broadcast all over the world. Weapons created for war in the past have now become the carriers of saving lives, symbolizing something extremely special for humanity. At least, at this moment, human civilization was indeed united like never before! And after Shen Hao took action, the efficiency of the great migration finally improved. In just one day, over ten million people were relocated from Japan to Mao Country. The increasingly cold climate took away quite a few people on the way, but these Undead did not bring further casualties. While Shen Hao pursued the batch of fleeing Undead, he also occasionally returned to reduce the threat of the Undead on this lifeline. However, on the twelfth day after the trial had started, Shen Hao was intently staring at an item in the mall. It was the latest item refreshed in the VIP mall, a Blue Level 14 unlockable good. Ten Thousand Soul Banner! Good Lord! Even Shen Hao couldnt help but show a look of surprise at this time. In the ordinary mall, it wasnt that there were no items related to Undead or ghosts, but most were types used for suppression or extermination. Even if there were types for controlling or sealing, they could not control on a large scale! But this one was obviously different! Without looking at the introduction, just the name alone made it clear that this item could control Undead en masse! Theres finally a powerful restraining item! Shen Hao didnt hesitate and immediately bought one. He examined the items description closely. [Name: Ten Thousand Soul Banner] [Quality: Blue] [Level: 14] [An evil Demon Cultivators Magic Treasure, capable of controlling tens of thousands of souls, refining them into ghosts, with immense power, but at the cost of damaging the heavens and harmony.] [Price: 3.4 million points (4 million points)] A breach of Heavens harmony? No, its clearly an act of immeasurable merit! When Shen Hao took hold of the chilly Ten Thousand Soul Banner, he had already mastered its use. With a wave of his hand, in an instant, the dozen or more wraiths that were frantically fleeing ahead were directly imprisoned within it. He gained some points, but not as many as he would have by using the Sovereigns control. The reason was that this control wasnt absolute. During the last Blood Demon war, he had already used Blood Demons to test various rules for earning points. Absolute control yielded the highest individual point values, in addition, varying degrees of control could also earn some points,, but they couldnt stack up; instead, they were converted. If he eliminated these wraiths at this moment, he could still gain points, just that the value would be somewhat reduced, the degree of which was determined by the points gained during the prior control. But! There were loopholes in this! If one took control of the wraiths and then awaited their further growth before executing absolute control or killing them, one could obtain more points! However, this approach also carried great risks. In the case of non-absolute control, enhancing the strength of wraiths could potentially allow them to break free from control, posing a huge threat. This loophole was like fetching chestnuts from the fire. But would Shen Hao be afraid? Of course not! He could simply rear them until the Ten Thousand Soul Banner could no longer suppress them, and then deal with them all at once, maximizing his point acquisition without increasing the death toll! After a 15% discount, I still need 3.4 million points, which is indeed a bit pricey, but I can easily make back the cost! Shen Hao silently calculated within his heart, Controlling the Ten Thousand Soul Banner requires at least a Second Stage Cultivator, which I dont have now, but Divine Descent can solve this problem! Shen Haos Divine Descent involved more than just summoning thunder and lightning. His Emperor profession allowed him to master all the Extraordinary Systems that the whole civilization possessed! And that naturally included Cultivation. So, in reality, he was also a Second Stage Cultivator! He just needed to distribute this power through Divine Descent, even if it was not a lot,, but holding the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, he would absolutely be the nemesis of the wraiths! Shen Hao could even bring some people into the Undead World to help him hunt wraiths! No wonder the wraiths are just auxiliary in trials, strong as they are, they can easily be restrained without too many deaths occurring. Shen Hao had already perceived the limitations of the wraiths. A mere calamity of wraiths merely required finding a way to counter them before their numbers spread out of control to stand a chance of resolving it. But when paired with the Eternal Night Ice River, even a powerful civilization could face the risk of extinction. For instance, this time, the storms tsunami would claim tens of millions of lives; if the ensuing wraith crisis wasnt suppressed, human civilization might fall to the overwhelming numbers of wraiths before the true Eternal Night arrived! Dong Gong. Having left the Undead World, Shen Hao immediately contacted Dong Gong, I need a hundred powerful Cultivators for a combat mission! He spoke of the appearance of the Ten Thousand Soul Banner. Dong Gong, too, was overjoyed. Yes! I will gather them right away! Currently, the worlds truly elite Cultivators had not yet been deployed into battle. Because their Talent, including their spirit, was too exceptional. They were among the very few humans standing at the absolute pinnacle of Cultivation Talent. They were potentially the most promising Cultivators of this generation! Unless a truly critical crisis arose, their task was to continuously strengthen themselves in Pocket World Blessed Lands! And now, it was time to call them into action. The order quickly reached all the Pocket World Blessed Lands, and without fully understanding the specifics of the mission, these people eagerly signed up. After all, having them focus on Cultivation did not mean they were to be aloof; even within the Blessed Lands, they still stayed informed about the outside worlds changes, and their sense of mission was being cultivated without any shortcomings. Moreover, regardless of a Cultivators excellent potential, the true pinnacle of the Extraordinary Path still belonged to the Chosen Ones! The arrogant, the disobedient, and the cowardly had already been weeded out in the continuous selection process. Without resources, even the greatest Talent couldnt keep up with the pace of the entire civilizations progress! Eventually, a hundred individuals were quickly selected. Among them were old and young, males and females, all of which at this moment shared a new identity. Specially appointed combat personnel of the Chosen One Association. This is your Identity Card. The moment they left their respective Pocket World Blessed Lands, there were staff members from the Chosen One Association to meet them and handed over a tech-filled Identity Card. They explained solemnly: The Special Combat Department of the Chosen One Association is a newly formed department by the association. All personnel are only accountable to one person! And that is the President of the Association! Just this statement alone made these top Cultivators, who had approached with a sense of trepidation, feel invigorated! Chapter 134 - 134: A New Source of Points Chapter 134: Chapter 134: A New Source of Points Now, in the eyes of ordinary people, Shen Hao may be seen as a god, a savior, hope, and the biggest trump card for human civilization against the Civilization Trial. But in the eyes of cultivators, besides all these, the name Shen Hao had another meaning. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That is the direct Controller of powerful resources! No one did not want to follow behind Shen Hao. Those Chosen Ones had already proven the power of resources with their performances. It could be said that merely by being directly under Shen Haos jurisdiction, the status of the small identity cards they held in their hands had skyrocketed countless times! ... Enough to make every cultivator in the world envious! Now, come up and receive your Magic Treasures. The receptionist brought out the Ten Thousand Soul Banners one after another. These individuals were all at least Level 8 or higher, but even then, facing the eerie Ten Thousand Soul Banner, they could still feel a sense of danger. Yet no one hesitated. Even if the moment they grasped it, the chill air kept invading their bodies, no one let go. They all tried their utmost to suppress it! Indeed, just by sight, one could tell that these Magic Treasures were specifically meant for combating the undead! However, with their strength, not to mention using them, even approaching could result in injury. This was definitely a treasure for the Extraordinary Second Stage, and not of common quality! Now, call President Shen Haos name in your hearts, continued the receptionist. The event of Divine Descent was not widely publicized to avoid the entire world calling out at once and disturbing Shen Haos judgment. In this ability, calling out was also about hierarchy. Although only those he paid attention to could be noticed by him immediately, the prayers and calls of the vast majority of humans could still be perceived as a cluttered and noisy sensation. It was only with the presence of the Sovereign that one could control it perfectly. If it were someone else, they might struggle to adapt for a considerable time. And at this moment, these few people finally began their calling. The next moment, surging Spiritual Power welled up within their bodies. They could clearly feel their strength soaring, their perception becoming sharper, and even the Ten Thousand Soul Banners in their hands seemed to be easily controlled! This isthe power of the President! How miraculous! Such powerful Spiritual Power! Is the President also related to a Cultivators profession? All of them showed astonishment, but even more so excitement! With such power, plus the Magic Treasures in their hands, they would definitely become the nemesis of the undead! You will be sent to the most dangerous battlefields. Your mission is to capture the undead one by one into the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, and if necessary, even enter the Undead World to fight. But pay attention to the sacred link between you and the President. If the power you use is not replenished, it means that the President and you are in different worlds. At such times, do not engage in prolonged battle The receptionist was listing all sorts of precautions. Emphasising that each of them needed to listen carefully. Even with the gift of Shen Haos power, after all, it was not their own power! Their mission was likewise fraught with great danger. One should know that President Shen Hao had already discovered the presence of Second Stage undead in the Japan Incident! If there appeared one, then it would not be just one. However, these people were not too fearful. Clearly, Shen Haos power had given them tremendous confidence. Like warriors of a god, someone even said so! But in fact, within the Divine Descent system, there wasnt much of a problem saying this. Even the Emperor profession could also greatly enhance the use of this aspect. Shen Hao was prepared to make more attempts, even to develop such a group into representatives of his will and power! Begin! Following that command, one hundred Cultivators directly rushed to the battlefields across the world. It must be said, with weapons of restraint, the combat against the undead indeed had an advantage, and merely on that very day, Shen Hao could feel the accelerated growth in points. He made use of Divine Descent, casting his gaze briefly. Common Ghost Kings were no match for the Ten Thousand Soul Banner at all. Although the points obtained at the moment were not much, when the level of these undead increased later, that would be a substantial amount of points! One hundred is still too few; the more, the better! Shen Hao did not neglect his own cultivation. As the Level 16 resources were consumed continuously, the strength of human civilization was rising rapidly. The power fed back to Shen Hao through the Emperor was also increasing, and the enhancement brought by the Point Mall was even greater than that from the profession mall. Just after four days had passed, Shen Hao found that his level had unknowingly reached Level 16! The number of Special Wartime Members has increased to one hundred and fifty! This had also improved his efficiency in clearing out the undead. By the sixth day, after nurturing twelve million dead souls with the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, he was only twelve billion points away from Level 17 in the Point Mall! Should I deal with some of the nurtured dead souls? Shen Hao hesitated. The storm delay plan had been attempted in the past two days, with mini-suns exploding near the Heat Black Hole, which indeed had some effect. However, the heat generated by the nuclear weapons couldnt be perfectly aligned with the absorption of the Heat Black Hole, so their effects couldnt interfere with each other. Moreover, once the use of nuclear weapons stopped, the storm would form with an even more ferocious attitude! At most, it could only delay for one or two more days before it had to be stopped. This project was essentially a failure. Under these circumstances, the pressure on the Underground City project was undoubtedly greater. Shen Hao was already aware of the actual progress. Ni Hongs expectation of ten days was unlikely to be met, and the final outcome might be around twelve days. However, no one could blame them, as the power unleashed by the entire project during these few days had moved the whole world. In fact, within the Global Unified Association, the number of supporters for the Underground City project was growing, and public opinion worldwide was similarly positive. If there was a choice, everyone would want to enter the safer underground cities! If the Level 17 Mall was to open, it would undoubtedly give them even greater assistance! However, just as Shen Hao decided to use a part of the Ten Thousand Soul Banner ahead of time, he discovered his point total had suddenly surged by fifteen billion! Whats happening? Shen Hao furrowed his brows slightly. Such an incident had occurred during these days, but the numbers werent significant. Moreover, with the whole world fighting against the undead, Chosen Ones, Cultivators, and even ordinary people, their used powers had some relation to him in one way or another. In this situation, it wasnt easy to gauge the increase in points. Shen Hao wasnt constantly monitoring the system either. But this time, a staggering fifteen billion points just appeared before him out of nowhere! This was no small sum! And it couldnt possibly come from others killing the undead. It meant there was another source of points! Shen Hao felt a hint of joy in his heart and already had a rough guess. Dong Gong, he contacted Dong Gong, has a significant project been completed? Yes, Dong Gong was a bit surprised that Shen Hao knew, but he quickly reported, I was about to report, President, the city wind wall project on the Northern Alliances side has just been completed. So it was indeed! Shen Hao remembered what Blood Demon had said before, that their Civilization Trial was global warming, so naturally, points were not earned from killing enemies. But rather from all actions that could effectively counter the Trial! Whether its researching new technologies, producing new products, or completing some significant project. After all, not all Trials are related to direct combat. This time, the Eternal Night Ice River Trial also had similar aspects. Shen Hao had guessed before that many of these points obtained were from measures against the cold climate, though since he had been killing the undead, these scattered sources of points were hard to identify. But now, this point was undoubtedly confirmed! One city wind wall actually earned fifteen billion points? This was no slower than killing the undead! Even though Shen Hao knew that the city wind wall project almost had the full support of the Northern Alliance, utilizing new building materials, various devices, including the vast number of personnel involved, he was certain if it proved effective, there wouldnt be just one! Moreover, although he didnt know the specific rules of calculation, Shen Hao could be sure that constructing underground cities should earn even more! He immediately conveyed this number to Dong Gong. Have the Analysis Department thoroughly analyze the pattern, he commanded, later, compare it with the Underground City project and see what the point acquisition is linked towhether its the scale of the project, the number of people involved, or something else. Yes! Dong Gong was also exhilarated. The functionality of points was too significant, and ample points were the safeguard for saving the entire civilization! To say that points were the lifeline of civilization was no exaggeration. For example, right now, the Level 17 Mall had just opened. Shen Hao quickly glanced through and indeed noticed higher-grade products in the higher-level mall! Multifunctional robot production line! He noticed this item immediately. Its price was exorbitant, requiring a whole 130 million points! But it allowed for the customization of various robots. Shen Hao knew how scarce the current human resources were, that industrial construction and development required time, and with this, they could continuously produce various robots to significantly enhance productivity, speeding up industrial development and offering tremendous assistance. Besides, other various equipment and technologies had also undergone significant upgrades. Even the Extraordinary Path began to reveal some real branches. Talisman Master? Holy Mage? Shen Hao looked at the two branches extending from Cultivation and Magic, undoubtedly filled with even more anticipation. Chapter 135 - 135: The Fifth Golden Ability! Chapter 135: Chapter 135: The Fifth Golden Ability! So far, the two paths of cultivation and magic have seen their respective foundations deepen continuously. It is even more than just the basics now. Cultivation techniques have already seen the introduction of higher grades, such as the Five Elements Skill and the Red Fire Skill, and the same is true for the meditation methods in the magic system, which can better match each cultivators constitution and talent. However, it still seems monotonous. Especially when compared to the diverse magic treasures and resources, it raises more expectations for the future of these two paths. After the undead appeared, some believed that Undead Mages or exorcists like the ghost-catching masters should also fall within these two paths. ... There have even been related projects. Allowing some cultivators to focus on learning and researching the transcendent technologies related to the undead. And now, the branches that have appeared in the Level 17 Mall undoubtedly confirm the previous speculations. Although only two have appeared so far, they also raise more expectations. Facing the inscrutable trials, one should gather many powerful means. Moreover Holy Mages, although they are not Undead Mages, should also have some restraining effects. Shen Hao bought them straightaway. While examining, he began to travel again. Every upgrade of the mall signifies a major purchase, and it also means comprehensive improvement across all domains and levels. The entire civilization needs to turn the goods in the mall into real strength in the shortest possible time. When he arrived at An Yuan City, Ni Hong, who had received the news early on, was personally waiting in the chilly wind. His eyes, which havent closed in seven or eight days and are sustained solely by Energy Potions, are bloodshot. I didnt complete the task The task time has not yet run out, Shen Hao interrupted him, Youve done very well, everyone says youve accomplished a miracle, and the whole world is inspired because of you, thats enough. Just do whatever you can, and leave the rest to me! He had actually already roughly surveyed the situation here just now. It is indeed moving. Whether the planners, the commanders, or the frontline workers, everything is well-organized and extremely efficient, with everyone working fervently in the cold wind. In such an era, such scenes were almost impossible to occur already. There is an emotion, a consensus, something that tightly binds everyone together, that can create such miracles. In Shen Haos view, this is the most precious thing in an era of the Civilization Trial. Moreover, this emotion and consensus are spreading continuously, changing everyone who is paying attention to this place. We are fighting not just for civilization but for ourselves as well, Ni Hong clearly had a deeper sentiment as he said with a trembling voice, Never before, like today, has the fate of the entire civilization and the fate of every individual been so closely tied together. People from all over the world, no matter who they were in the past, are now giving it their all for the same goal! He feels like he might never forget these short eight days for the rest of his life. Everyone here feels the same! I am planning to set up a robot production line right here, Shen Hao said, The initial plan was for an Underground City large enough to accommodate a million residents, to build as many Underground Cities as possible to share the risks and reduce losses from sudden dangers. Its a good idea, but some Super Cities are also necessary to take on key production tasks. This first Underground City deserves this treatment. In recent times, the Global United Front has been seriously perfecting the Underground City project. This includes choosing locations, perfecting blueprints, and coordinating with other projects. It includes this Super City Project. An Yuan City indeed falls within this scope. After all, a Super City needs more time to complete construction, and An Yuan City, which started construction first, unquestionably has an advantage. Just as Shen Hao said, it deserves it. Good! Good! Ni Hong is so excited that he can hardly speak. He has presided over the construction of many cities in his life, but this city is undoubtedly his proudest masterpiece. Shen Hao does not delay any further and quickly begins making arrangements. This Underground City, as it currently appears, still seems quite rudimentary. The deep pits that were dug out before have become passageways connecting the Underground City with the outside, serving as both ventilation and entry for relocating personnel, sealed with thick new concrete, with hardly anyone visible on the surface. Yet once one enters, going down eight hundred meters below, the space suddenly opens up. The lights are bright, and a great number of people are continuously expanding the area. Even just the framework looks shockingly impressive. But whats even more important is the temperature. The surface has already dropped to around minus twenty degrees Celsius, and while the blizzard has not arrived, the climate is already unsuitable for living. Yet, the temperature underground is maintained at around ten degrees, with nearly a kilometer of earth providing good resistance to the cold wave. Moreover, in such a sealed space, just one nuclear fusion reactor is enough to control the temperature of the entire area. Even cultivation wouldnt be an issue. Shen Hao doesnt stay for long as he has many more places to visit, but he also begins to look forward to the points increase that will come once the framework is fully constructed. In fact, even if it is not yet fully completed, this Underground City has already brought him quite a number of points. This was the result after further experimentation. As long as he used the items he brought out from the mall, any project conducive to combating the Eternal Night Ice River could bring points. Time pushed forward bit by bit. The blizzard, finally reached the point where it was almost impossible to suppress! The meteorological department of the Global United Front issued a warning to all people. Especially to the disaster-stricken areas. Even though most people had already evacuated, there were still a large number of people who had not managed to evacuate in time. And at this time, Shen Hao received the largest number of points from the Underground City project! Thirty-six billion! Theres actually so much! Even Shen Hao was somewhat astonished in his heart. You know, the city wind wall of the Northern Alliance could, in theory, shelter up to eight million people! And the current design of the Underground City project is only for one million residents, with a limit that would not exceed one million three hundred thousand. Yet the latter received points more than twice that of the former! Just this alone was enough to illustrate that the safety of the Underground City project indeed far exceeded that of the city wind wall. However, this was to be expected. More importantly, the completion of this project meant not only an increase in Shen Haos personal performance value but also a significant increase in the performance value of civilization. Before, there was a risk of being overtaken by the fourth place, but now we had firmly secured the third place. If it werent for bad luck, with Japan suffering heavy losses, we might have even had a chance at the second place. However Shen Hao looked at the last two. Their performance value was too low, especially the last one. Although it was still unclear which civilization it was, it was evident that they had hardly been able to take any effective measures; they probably didnt even have a clear understanding of the specifics of the Trial. Even with a high coefficient, weaker civilizations still faced a great disadvantage when dealing with a Trial. President. Dong Gongs communication suddenly came through, We have observed the rapid formation of the blizzard. There are six places in total where the temperature in the central area has plummeted to minus one hundred and eighty degrees! The wind power has also soared to Level 12 and is still rapidly increasing. I know. Shen Hao was right in front of an eye of the storm at this moment. The one not far from Japan. The entire country of Japan had already been abandoned, and including various reasons for death, the number of evacuations had reached twenty million. But even so, there were still twenty-three million people on the island who had not been able to evacuate in time. The initial estimate of casualties was over thirty million, but in reality, it was closer to forty million. After all, the original estimate was the minimum casualty rate. And this result, undoubtedly, was like a heavy blow, striking the whole of human civilization. In the previous Trial, over two hundred million people perished globally, and this time, as of now, more than forty million have already died, and after today, the number of victims will soar once again! And whats more tragic is that humans have begun to adapt and accept such outcomes. Even those who can only be abandoned have become numbly waiting for death. This is the era of the Civilization Trial. Surviving has become everyones greatest pursuit. The development of technology, even the path of transcendental cultivation, is not for enjoyment, or for power, but merely for survival! At this moment, the frenzy of the wind was visibly gathering and growing in front of him, the sky turned exceedingly gloomy, vast swathes of ice and snow rapidly condensed, then swirled and howled with the bitterly cold gales, and at the very center, large tracts of seawater were being drawn upwards, merging with the downward spiraling clouds, filling the entire field of vision, accompanied by constant, dense thunder. This sight was enough to leave everyone in the world speechless. This was a natural disaster! sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A great terror that humanity currently cannot face! Even though in the hearts of many, Shen Hao was as powerful as a god, compared to such a grand natural disaster, he seemed just as insignificant. However Shen Hao glanced at the natural disaster, then at his fifth empty ability bar. Its time to decide. He didnt hesitate much and directly placed the fifth ability into the ability bar! [Elemental King] Previously, Shen Hao had left his fifth ability bar empty, intending to choose one that would be useful for this Trial. Wind, fire, thunder, water, earth The basic elements that constitute the world, all under control! It was the perfect combination with [Sovereign] and telekinesis! And it matched with [Emperor] as well! At this moment, Shen Hao closed his eyes slightly, sensing the surge of new power that was rising at this moment. Chapter 136 - 136: The Power of a God! Chapter 136: Chapter 136: The Power of a God! Shen Hao did hesitate for quite a while. At first, he wanted to choose an ability that would restrain the Undead, but Purple Cloud Divine Thunder already had this function, and moreover, combat-type abilities were not all that necessary for him. Then he thought about choosing abilities related to heat and light, but at his Second Stage Level, trying to fight natural disasters alone seemed meaningless, and if he was just protecting a few individuals, his current abilities were sufficient. Thus, he ultimately chose the Elemental King. Lets give it a try, Shen Hao opened his eyes. With the enhancement of the Sovereign Talent, mastering this ability was no trouble at all. ... It must be said, there was a pleasant surprise. Because the power of the Sovereign could also enhance this ability! The Sovereign itself possessed the power to command all things, which could bring the control of the Elemental King to its zenith! Gale Force Winds! Shen Hao held up his Magic Wand, and in an instant, howling gales began to swirl around him, quickly expanding and spreading outwards, and the most central area was accelerated to the utmost under the power of the Sovereign! Even the meteorological bureau had taken notice. The wind is picking up so fast! Its already Level 12! And still rising! Incredible, its growing as quickly as a blizzard! All who were watching the numbers revealed expressions of surprise! They knew Shen Hao was strong and might become even stronger in the future, but no one thought he could now face such a level of natural disaster! But the force he unleashed at this moment truly felt like standing toe-to-toe against it! And it wasnt just the wind! The seas waves were similarly stirred by Shen Hao, a succession of whirlwinds emerged one after another. He didnt need to directly control such enormous power, just to initiate it, using the powerful force of the Sovereign within the Domain as a fulcrum, the Elemental King as a lever, and with some time to prepare, he could move disaster-level strength! This astounding scene was now being recorded by the distant monitoring stations amidst the howling winds. And through the operations of the publicity department, it spread rapidly! Once again, Shen Hao displayed a god-like power! However Sixteen hours, thats the limit, Shen Haos voice appeared on the Global Unified Associations channel, Speed up the evacuation, we might be able to move several million more people. Understood! Everyone responded in unison. Several million people might seem small compared to the tens of millions at risk, but for those who were saved, it was still a miracle! It was as if in the face of real despair, Shen Hao could always bring forth new hope! However, as time passed, the terrifying blizzards finally took full form in various places. The fierce cold hurricanes rapidly stripped away the warmth of everything they touched; the temperature of the ground plummeted, countless animals and plants were swept up, frozen stiff in mid-air, and then continued to batter everything even more ferociously! Undoubtedly, the most tense was the Northern Alliances Wind Barrier project. This project was originally meant to be an experimental ghost town, with only a few risking their lives to stay and collect data, yet, over a million people remained here. Some were elderly who couldnt risk venturing out into the cold winds, and some were construction workers who chose to trust in the structure. Buschplin Rollins, as the project lead, also decided to stay. The wind has reached Level 16! In some areas, the impact strength has reached 40 percent of the maximum theoretical resistance! Theres partial outer wall erosion in the East District! Cracks have been detected! Forty centimeters deep! The temperature of the outer wall has dropped to minus seventy-eight degrees Celsius! Indoor temperature is minus thirteen degrees! One piece of news after another kept coming, making Buschplins face turn pale. The data was worse than the worst-case scenario they had imagined! After all, Human Civilization had never truly experienced a blizzard of this magnitude, and all predictions were just thatpredictions! How are the people in the city holding up? Buschplin asked with a shaky voice. The electrical system is at full capacity, but in some places, the indoor temperature has still fallen to minus ten degrees Celsius. Were trying our best to prioritize the elderly and children, but as you know, if it keeps falling, some wont be able to hold out, not to mention the damned Undead that wander in, attracted to the elderly! His colleagues face also showed helplessness. The few accomplished Cultivators inside the city were all on edge. In these conditions, dealing with the absence of Undead was already challenging. But once a large number of Undead appeared, the danger was just as great. We must hold the line! Buschplin clenched his teeth fiercely and said, This city was planned for eight million inhabitants! If we cant hold it with one million, this entire project will be a complete failure! The project was his proposal after all. He desperately hoped it would succeed. But, just as many people had initially feared, this project was essentially praying that the severity of the trial would not surpass its limit of endurance. I wonder how the Eastern Countrys project is doing someone muttered, looking towards the East. If they failed, then the Eastern Countrys Underground City project would be the only plan left. At this moment, Ni Hong and his team were also waiting for data results about eight hundred meters underground. However, they seemed relatively calm. The temperature inside the city is stable at fifteen degrees, and the reactor output has reached five percent. Not bad, a healthy ratio. Cracks have appeared in passageway number thirty-two, theres a risk of collapse. If it collapses, seal off that passage. Ventilation duct number twelve is damaged, and the equipment has malfunctioned. Send someone to repair and replace it. Although there were still some issues arising one after another, the cold wave had not successfully penetrated underground. Even now, they had moved various production lines and a large amount of building materials underground and were continuing construction, carrying out expansions! Right now, its only a framework. But even so, the workers were extremely excited, each one of them thrilled! According to the Underground City Application Law, they and their families had priority residency rights! When can we finally bring over our families? Little Liu is missing his wife, eh? Screw off, its my daughter Im thinking of. Everyone, good news, Chief Engineer Ni just ordered a collective extra meal for today! A serving of beef brisket for each person! Plus one Qi Refining Pill! My god, long live Chief Engineer Ni! Inside the Underground City now, there was nothing; hundreds of thousands of workers could only sleep in sleeping bags, and the only light came from dim lamps nearby, but happiness is all about contrasts. Imagine the temperature suddenly dropping to minus eighty degrees above ground, then look at this life shelter built through their united efforts, risking life and limb, everyone felt a tremendous sense of bliss! Once they brought over their families, theyd just need to be cautious of the Undead! sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They and their families would surely survive this trial! And at this moment, information from various disaster-stricken areas was continuously flowing into the Global Unified Association and eventually summarized and reported to Shen Hao. From what we can see, the Wind Wall project should be able to hold against the blizzard, but its reaching its limits, and the subsequent trials are highly dangerous. The Underground City project is having no issues, very stable and safe. Among other projects, two smaller ones have encountered significant problems, potentially leading to hundreds of thousands of casualties. Moreover, the cold waves triggered by the blizzard will affect over two hundred million people, also expected to result in hundreds of thousands of casualties. Specialized combat personnel have been dispatched to key areas This report summed up that while there were no major problems, there were still quite a few minor ones. Even so, it provided relief to many people. To be honest, even with Shen Haos earlier warnings, the strength of the blizzard still exceeded many peoples expectations. They could hardly imagine what the casualty count would have been if Shen Hao had not received advanced intel and they had to face all this unprepared. Merely relying on their current technology and ability, they could not handle it without preparation. What about the other planets? Shen Hao suddenly asked. Observations of the surfaces of planets within our range all show the formation of massive blizzards, but the numbers vary, Dong Gong quickly reviewed the related data, However, this seems to relate to the size of the planets and doesnt appear to have much to do with the strength of the civilizations. The Eternal Night Ice River faces all civilizations, Shen Hao said, Its the Undead that differ in intensity. These were clearly stated in the data archives. Because the requirement to pass the trial was merely to survive in the Eternal Night Ice River and to retain the power to continue developing. Hence, without the presence of Undead, a civilization merely needs to build an Underground City to survive the trial. Of course, the population of the entire civilization would be drastically reduced to an extremely low level, and just barely surviving in this manner might not bode well for the next trial. And even so, some civilizations might not manage to survive. Shen Hao had asked this question because, at this moment, several civilizations in the ranking of civilizations had their performance values rapidly declining. Clearly, these civilizations had sustained not insignificant losses in this blizzard crisis. And the one that had been ranked second to last had its value plummet dramatically. They already had a low performance score, but now it had dropped to negative numbers in a very short span of time. Yes, negative. Shen Hao himself had only just discovered that there could be negative scores. Did this indicate that during the trial, not only had the civilization not shown its strength, but it had actually slid significantly backwards? At this moment, Dong Gong clearly noticed why Shen Hao was suddenly asking about this and spoke up, Regarding the civilization whose performance value dropped to negative numbers, the Analysis Department actually has some speculations. Chapter 137 - 137: The Despair of the Weakest Civilization Chapter 137: Chapter 137: The Despair of the Weakest Civilization Although the main focus was still on the internal strife within the civilization trial, this did not mean that vigilance towards other civilizations had been relaxed. After all, they were competitors. Even without much hostility toward other civilizations, as two powerful contenders ranked first in both lists, they still needed to be cautious. Currently, our most observed area is Planet No.3, Dong Gong continued to report. The civilization on that planet had suffered heavy losses in the previous trial, and their technological strength is lacking. Even the strength of the extraordinary elements is only around Level 6 or Level 7. Moreover, we havent observed any effective prevention measures against the blizzard crisis. Its as if they are completely unaware of it This planet was the one Ellie had mentioned, where they could wait for the trial to occur and, in their moment of despair, step in to conquer. Indeed, according to the ranking rules of the Civilization Trial, even weak civilizations had the potential to turn the tables. ... However, that possibility was ultimately even weaker. The weaker the civilization, the easier it was for them to be eradicated under the Civilization Trialthat was the norm. Given the current situation, the civilization on Planet No.3 was likely the weakest among those involved in this trial. Shen Hao had long dispatched several capable Chosen Ones on a commercial space shuttle purchased from the mall, to surveil the space above that planet. After all, it was one of the nearest planets to them. Traveling on the White Level 15 space shuttle at that time, it took only about half a month, and they had arrived two days ago to conduct more detailed observations. However, if it were a spacecraft from a currently White Level 17 mall, it would take only five days to arrive. The advancement in technology was most clearly visible in transportation. Has any other civilization shown interest in them? Shen Hao asked further. So far, we have only detected observation activities, and no dispatch actions, Dong Gong said. It might be due to the distance issue. Among the six observed civilizations, only the one with a Space City on Planet No.5 evidently possessed space travel capabilities, and it might not be able to commute quickly. Though their technological development appeared to significantly surpass Human Civilization, it may not be greater than Shen Haos store level. On this point, people still had confidence. As the strongest trump card of Human Civilization, Shen Hao definitely had a tremendous advantage in strength and the Point Mall! Actually, based on current observations, the technological level of the civilization on Planet No.5, a corresponding mall, should be between Level 10 and Level 13. Even if this meant they were capable of producing white, blue, or even gold quality technologies within this range, when compared to the technology inside the White Level 17 mall, there was still a significant gap. Besides the distance issue, even if they were interested in this civilization, which was evidently going to be eliminated first, they might not make it in time. If thats the case, keep observing, but let them know. Shen Hao said. Understood, Dong Gong immediately grasped his meaning. Actually, many people were eager to try. Conquering other civilizations during the trial could undoubtedly bring significant benefits. Faced with the threat of the Civilization Trial, no one would call for peace at such a time, especially not for such weak civilizations, as this would actually be a form of salvation. Shen Hao refocused his attention on the trials occurring within the civilization. And at that moment. Planet No.3 was plunged into an unprecedented despair! They were a species that called themselves Siti. Clearly a carbon-based life form, similar in appearance to humans, slightly shorter on average but with facial features more akin to feline creatures, large eyes, ears located on the forehead, hidden by dense and curly hair, and a more flexible and powerful waist. Not only capable of upright walking but also able to run on all fours at greater speeds, they even had a nimble long tail. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before being selected for the Civilization Trial, their civilization was at a crucial stage of transformation. A powerful empire had pioneered the industrial revolution, becoming immensely strong over a century, and had launched attacks on neighboring countries, sweeping through all resistance, aiming to unify the entire civilization. But just when it was halfway through, the Civilization Trial occurred. It was a kind of bug they had never seen before. Not large, merely the size of a palm, and incapable of flying, but they reproduced very quickly, incredibly quickly! They quickly multiplied, starting from the fields, devouring everything in sight, then began to gnaw on the grass and trees, and even dared to attack living beings when gathered in large numbers! Even the strongest warriors could be eaten down to their bones in a short time! War broke out! Even the empire, which was invincible and swept through its internal wars, also suffered heavy losses. At one point, they even had to resort to using nuclear weapon technology and production equipment purchased from the Civilization Mall, massively deploying these dangerous weapons. Although this suppressed the development of these bugs, buying precious time, it also brought tremendous destruction to their entire civilization! Finally, with a deadly, spreading biological virus, they managed to eradicate the bugs. By then, the population of the entire civilization had plummeted from its initial two billion to just eight hundred million! The vast majority died of famine. This was a purgatory never before experienced in the entire history of civilization. But it was only a short time after they had recuperated, so short that even the first batch of crops had not been harvested, when the second Civilization Trial abruptly began. At this moment. Within the splendid imperial palace, the emperor, who should have been in the prime of his life, looked incredibly aged. Outside the window howled the cold wind, and hundreds of furnaces emitting astonishing heat barely maintained the temperature inside the hall. This storm came too suddenly, an old man prostrating at the foot of the stairs said with immense sorrow, It is a natural disaster that will certainly destroy all life, even surpassing the Kechong. Thirty-two cities in the southwest, twenty-eight cities in the southeast, forty-four cities in the north Your Majesty, over two hundred million people have been mercilessly swallowed up, your subjects are continuously dying of hunger and cold, the Empire is finished! The Siti Civilization is also finished! The emperor named Larry, looking at his minister, despite being wrapped in a thick quilt, despite being a Chosen One, still couldnt control the trembling of his body. He couldnt even bear to count how many people were left! Even sitting there, watching the howling cold wind outside, he seemed to see the despair, the wailing of countless people. Cough, cough, cough. Larry started to cough violently. Father. His daughter, Karla, quickly pressed on his back, but those eyes, once hailed as the brightest jewels of the Empire, now shed large tears. Her father was the greatest emperor the Empire had seen in hundreds of years, once ambitious, wanting to rule the entire world, achieving feats no emperor had ever accomplished. It seemed as if no enemy could make him back down, could make him afraid. But now, having truly ruled the entire world, he was so frail. He was scared, even desperate! Commander-in-chief Al, Karla turned to look at a warrior standing in the forefront clad in armor, You are the most powerful warrior of the Empire, also our most powerful Chosen One, isnt there anything in the Point Mall that could resist this horrible disaster? The warrior named Al remained silent for a moment. He opened his Point Mall that he had accessed countless times. But it was no use. A mere Level 9 store, it had nothing to resist such a natural disaster, and during this second trial, he hadnt managed to earn many points. When the temperature began to drop previously, he had bought many goods and technologies to resist the cold, earning quite a few points. He had thought this trial would just be about resisting the constantly falling cold wave. Though equally difficult, there was at least a visible path to conquering the trial. But he hadnt expected such a fierce, such a terrifying natural disaster to strike so suddenly, so quickly that no one could have predicted it. The already dwindling population was once again dealt an unprecedented blow! Two hundred million people! Considering those who died of hunger and cold during the cold wave, the surviving population was even less than five hundred million! The Siti Civilization that had lasted thousands of years was truly on the brink of extinction! Als silence undoubtedly made the atmosphere at the scene even heavier. He was the strongest Chosen One in the whole world, but in the face of such a disaster, he was no different from ordinary people. Then let it be known, tell all those who are still alive! Karla looked at the scene, suddenly speaking resolutely, If someone can come up with a solution, even if theres just a slim chance to save our nation, our civilization, then, no matter who it is, whatever the age, whatever the status, I, Karla, am willing to become his slave, to serve him for my entire life! Princess Karla! Als face changed drastically, and he suddenly knelt heavily on the ground. The rest still standing did the same. Each wore an expression filled with endless sorrow. Karla was no ordinary princess, not only did she possess a countenance that many admired, but she also possessed world-class artistic talent, and as a noble Chosen One, she had even inspired countless warriors and motivated countless people with her singing in the previous trial! Many firmly believed that the Empire would welcome its first queen in history! Such a princess, to speak of becoming a slave! To her subjects, this was undoubtedly the greatest failure! Yet, such a scene made Karlas face even paler. She was willing to give up everything, even if it could only bring a negligible hope, but even so, in the face of such despair, all she offered seemed just as negligible. Chapter 138 - 138: A Highly Efficient World Chapter 138: Chapter 138: A Highly Efficient World For civilizations undergoing the Civilization Trial, the greatest despair lies not in the absence of even a glimmer of hope, but in not knowing how to struggle at all. In the end, they can only wait for their demise amid pain and cries, until they become numb to it all. Yes, there might indeed be a possibility for them to pass the Trial, but such a possibility is incredibly slim, probably lost before they themselves were even aware of it. Despair spread continuously within the silent hall. Emperors are so helpless in such situations. Until a scholar responsible for astronomical observation shakily raised his hand. ... Your Majesty, those stars in the sky, those civilizations, is there any chance they could save us? With just that one sentence, suddenly, everyones gaze turned to this man. Larrys previously lifeless eyes finally began to flicker. Have you discovered something? he asked hoarsely. Seeking help from other civilizations had already been proposed by some. But those stars hung high in the sky, utterly unreachable, and Als system mall had no power to travel the vastness of space. Even just to send a message, just to cry for help, seemed like an unrealistic wish under such a vast distance. I, Im not sure, said the astronomer, the pinnacle of his field in the entire civilization, his voice trembling, Yesterday, Observation No.3 in the north of the Imperial City spotted an unidentified flying object below the night sky, above the clouds. It definitely isnt technology we possess; its very possible they have already arrived, at least one of the civilizations up there has come! If this message had appeared before the blizzard, it would have sparked fear and vigilance in everyone. An empire with an imperialistic agenda never regards its neighbors with kindness. That was the reason the astronomer didnt dare to report it immediately. But now, this message caused every heart to tremble. A civilization able to cross the vast distances from the stars above to their world must be stronger than them. In face of such power, their despair might not amount to anything! Even if it meant paying a price, even sacrificing everything, it could be the last hope for the whole civilization, including everyone here! Contact them! Contact them! Larrys voice trembled at first, but by the second shout, it had risen again, Use radio or whatever useful thing in the mall to send a distress signal! He wasnt sure of the newcomers intentions; it could be another crisis, another disaster. But for a civilization already on the path to extinction, nothing could be worse than the current situation. Any change, especially a massive one, would be the only path left to take! So, a few hours later, Shen Hao also received the news. Asking for help? Shen Hao wasnt surprised by this outcome, It seems the conclusion is correct, they really cant hold on, even if the blizzard has just begun, its enough to drive them to despair. For a civilization, it is essential to see the nature of competition among multiple civilizations in this Trial clearly. Seeking help from unknown competitors can only be because they have reached a desperate point. Even if the others refuse, or if theyre indeed more vicious, more brutal demons, theres still a sliver of hope, better than immediate extinction. According to our current observations, their biggest problem isnt the cold, but food, Dong Gong said, There are large areas of freshly-planted food that have been destroyed by the cold wave. Some cities report a large number of individuals dying from starvation, even more than those dying from the cold. Moreover, social order has collapsed, industry has halted, and many people die in the struggle for food Our sent observers have actually been quite shocked. Shen Hao could picture that scene. The end of a civilization is like all the hells of the world appearing together. Not just externally, but internally as well. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However Think about the people who have died in our civilization, Shen Hao said without any falter in his voice, In just a few months, the death toll in our civilization has approached three hundred million. There is no mercy in the face of the Civilization Trial. The only reason for us to help them is if we can secure greater benefits for ourselves. Yes, Dong Gong agreed, clearly very aware of this. Whats our food situation? Shen Hao asked further. Not bad, Dong Gong said, The cold wave and blizzard have caused significant damage to food production, but the Civilization Trial began in winter anyway, and the last Blood Demon War didnt cause much harm to our food. The reserve food we currently have is enough to last the whole world for more than two yearsenough time for the food industry in the Underground City to recover. Shen Hao had brought out many civilian-related technologies from the Level 17 Mall. Among them, quite a few were related to food production. Intensive hydroponics, synthetic meat, starch production technologies, even edible cell culture Food wasnt an issue to worry about in this Trial. Then we can proceed with the trade in an appropriate manner, Shen Hao nodded. Have someone make a detailed assessment to see what can be done without impacting our own situation. Yes, Dong Gong responded. The blizzard continued, but they had found their path. That was the Underground City project! Three days later, the scale of the blizzard finally began to wane. Outside of the core areas, the surface temperature covered by the snowstorm ranged from minus ninety to minus one hundred thirty degrees Celsius. This temperature had surpassed the average daily temperature in Antarctica and was unsuitable for most people to survive. As expected, most areas of Japan, the most severly affected country, had been frozen over by the sea. The death toll primarily came from those in Japan who hadnt been evacuated in time. In addition, the city wind wall project had been proven to provide only marginal protection. Although the massive wind wall had blocked the direct assault of the blizzard, the cold wave had still penetrated into the cities. The average temperature inside had dropped to around minus sixty to seventy degrees Celsius, and survival was only possible with ample electricity and advanced cold-proof technology. After thorough comparison, the Global United Front in a public meeting, officially announced the disaster resistance plan! It was primarily the Underground City project, supplemented by the wind wall project. The Great National Construction had officially begun! Following the preparations made earlier, the whole world started to function rapidly and efficiently. Li Tao was an ordinary man in his thirties from the Eastern Country, with a wife and two children, not yet in their teens. After the Global United Front announced the start of the grand construction campaign on TV, he nervously refreshed his cell phone. Its here, its here, we got it! exclaimed his wife suddenly. Where? Li Tao quickly looked over. Three options: kindergarten school, protective suit factory, food processing plant. Choose the kindergarten, Li Tao said without hesitation. You were a teacher before, and besides, being with the children will definitely be safer. But the kids are in elementary school. Li Taos wife looked worriedly at their two children. We have no choice. The spokesperson said it, we need to minimize transport as much as possible, so centralized management is the only way. The family will definitely be separated, but isnt the internet still working? We can video call the kids after work every day. Li Tao, seeing his wifes teary eyes, hugged her sympathetically. He, too, didnt want to separate from his family. But the spokesperson had made it very clear, all workplaces had to be centrally managed to maximize production efficiency. Whats more, outside temperatures had already dropped to minus twenty degrees Celsius. It was impossible to return home every day as before. At that moment, Li Taos cell phone also displayed a notification. Again, there were three choices. Underground City construction worker, transport vehicle factory, building materials factory. Li Tao made his choice almost the instant the first option appeared! You got assigned to be an Underground City construction worker? Li Taos wife saw the content on the phone, her expression instantly complex with excitement, worry, and even fear. A mixture of emotions overwhelmed her, and she just held Li Tao tightly. Construction work was the most dangerous, but it also awarded the most contribution points! Contribution points could be used to exchange for the first residential spots in the Underground City! The publicly available information from the Global United Front was very clear: the Underground City project was the safest, and through the live broadcasts on the internet, they had seen the conditions inside the An Yuan Underground City clearly! Outside, the blizzard raged, and temperatures had plummeted to minus one hundred degrees Celsius, yet the average temperature inside the An Yuan Underground City still managed to remain above ten degrees! Everyone believed that entering the Underground City meant safety! Good thing I still have some strength in me, Li Tao said, only feeling excitement. I felt I could be selected the moment they asked for a photo! I have reached the Second Level in cultivation! Underground City construction work was a crucial job of intense physical labor. Physical fitness had to meet the standard. Taking a photo with a cellphone was the most basic and simplest form of screening. Unless further examination revealed any major illness, or if ones Cultivation Level was falsely reported, one was essentially guaranteed selection. Of course, some found this relatively dangerous and wanted to choose other jobs. Nowadays, everyone had three job assignments to choose from, which were determined based on ones conditions, past work experience, personal applications, and were processed by the intelligent AI. It goes without saying, technological advancements could greatly increase the efficiency of a civilizations operations. If it were the Siti Civilization, they could not achieve such a rapid and precise mobilization of the majority of people in a short period! Chapter 139 - 139: The Use of Emperor Profession Chapter 139: Chapter 139: The Use of Emperor Profession Actually, this kind of unified work redistribution isnt something that started just now. It had already begun during the three months of rest prior. The short-term intensive technological upgrades and industrial transformation led to a large number of unemployed people, and social wealth was also being steadily distributed through the contribution point system. However, before the crisis truly emerged, most people were still considering their own interests and desires. The pressure was not great. This naturally slowed down the efficiency of societal operation and development. ... But now, under the threat of the Civilization Trial, most people felt a tremendous pressure to survive. Not to mention, the contribution points previously were for cultivation, for status, but now, they were a guarantee for survival! The tragedy that occurred in Japan and the terror of the blizzards had already spread around the world in no time. Everyone knew that the shadow of death brought about by the Civilization Trial was constantly looming over everyones heads. All sorts of news and voices were constantly calling for unity and effort. The construction process and current success and safety of An Yuan Underground City are the greatest proofs of this! In front of the Civilization Trial, only when the entire civilization, the entire society unites, can more people be saved. Situations like that of Li Taos family were occurring all over the world. After a final confirmation, it took only two hours for specially designed transport vehicles to arrive at the designated locations; people hardly had time to say goodbye to their families, as they hurried off with their limited-weight life necessities to their respective workplaces. The entire process was monitored by patrol officers responsible for maintaining order. On one hand, although the Undead were largely suppressed, scattered Undead still posed a constant threat to people, requiring these cultivators of no low level, armed with specialized weapons, to handle them. On the other hand, such a vast and rapid societal operation, although it generally maintained order, a civilization always had some who would resist order for various reasons or seek personal gain from the opportunity, also requiring the intervention of the patrolling officers. The laws under the Civilization Trial were just as strict; order was the guarantee of efficiency and must be protected at all costs! Shen Hao no longer dashed around dealing with the Undead, but returned to his Mage Tower, using the connection of the Emperor profession to silently experience the changes that societal transformations brought him. The growth rate of the Emperors power depends on the power of civilization, but civilization is complex and power is variable, yet the judgment of it follows my will? Shen Hao murmured quietly. He now truly had more insight. For instance, overly stringent order could actually be detrimental, but he believed that for todays civilization, this kind of order was necessary. Under this will, the order of civilization directly related to the positive feedback he received from civilization. This meant that the Emperors influence on the development of civilization and whether it was on the right path were actually guided by subjective will. It would not directly provide Shen Hao with an answer. Perhaps the entire civilization seemed to be evolving according to Shen Haos will and his strength was increasing, but in reality, it might be on the wrong path, and then abruptly collapse at some point. This meant that although Shen Hao was the Emperor, he must still prioritize the development of civilization to increase his own understanding. To ensure civilization was on the right path. However, Shen Hao had always been cautious about this, never arbitrarily interfering with the progression of civilization despite his power, his authority, and his influence; he left most decisions to others, and he only oversaw, controlled, monitored, and guidedwhich was the true essence of being the Emperor. Moreover, as his connection with civilization deepened, so seemed the potential for his enhancements to civilization. Shen Hao slightly closed his eyes and began to listen to the static noise calling him. Some people mentioned him unintentionally, some in their daily chants, and others prayed and pleaded in the cold wind Numerous and endless; with his current ability, even if he focused entirely, he could not attend to each person. However, he could perform a selection, especially according to the Extraordinary Level. In such cases, if Divine Descent was employed together with the capabilities of the Emperor profession The next moment, some construction workers hurriedly building the Underground City suddenly discovered, after chanting the name of President Shen Hao, that they seemed to have mastered some unique power. They instinctively looked at the soil in front of them, which had been frozen and hardened, and with the support of this newfound power, it became much softer, allowing them to break through it more easily! Others responsible for transporting and storing fresh water discovered they had gained the power to purify and cleanse water! Some maintaining heaters found themselves more heat resistant and could even manipulate flames! What was this? The news quickly reached the Global United Front, and nearly without need for discussion or analysis, the report quickly made its way to Shen Hao. President, its estimated that around four to five hundred thousand people around the world have acquired new abilities. Are these your powers? Dong Gong asked, though he was already certain in his heart. But more than that, he was astonished. Four to five hundred thousand people! The previous Divine Descent, although seemingly more powerful, involved at most tens of thousands of people. Compared to the current numbers and influence, there was simply no comparison! Consider it an experiment with professional abilities, Shen Hao admitted directly, Theres no need for excessive publicity. In fact, those Ive chosen are individuals whose cultivation levels were already not low. With the abilities and power Ive bestowed upon them, they can play a greater role. And for the entire civilization, this is more effective than me running around everywhere Yes, more effective indeed! This time, what Shen Hao bestowed was primarily abilities. And these were semi-permanent abilities! Unless he actively withdrew them, these individuals would continue to possess these abilities, and Shen Hao did not have to make much of an effort. Of course, what he had provided now was not just abilities but also power, which could enhance the efficiency of these people in production and construction. This did involve some sacrifice. If Shen Hao had to confront a large number of enemies now or if he had to combat natural disasters, he would have to take the power back. But as Shen Hao had said, with the spread of the Undead suppressed, distributing his power was not only supported by the Emperor profession, but it was also far more efficient than digging underground cities himself! This sounds like the Divine Arts described in Western fantasy fiction! Dong Gong gave a good analogy. At this moment, when fantasy had become reality, these elites also had some understanding of it. Indeed similar, but theres no need to advertise it that way, said Shen Hao, I dont wish to be a god high above. My fate is bound together with that of humanity. Yes. Dong Gong now understood Shen Haos stance. However, he also knew that even without the formal title, in the hearts of many, there was no difference. Not only among the general populace, but even many in the Global Unified Association viewed Shen Hao as becoming increasingly godlike. Yet, under the enormous threat of the Civilization Trial, such a god might be something countless civilizations could only envy. Now, having received a response, Dong Gong relayed it to the front lines where people were acquiring power; they all knew the source of this power. Even without wide-scale publicity, more and more people were beginning to silently utter Shen Haos name. Although not everyone could receive these abilities, as Shen Haos strength continuously increased, there were always outstanding individuals with enough Talent who received powers bestowed by Shen Hao, playing crucial roles on the front lines. In construction, heating, combating the Undead, and even in production This group of Cultivators had surpassed ordinary Cultivators, positioned somewhere between normal Cultivators and the Chosen Ones. After all, the biggest difference on the Extraordinary Path between Chosen Ones and ordinary Cultivators is their various abilities and Talents. The Elemental King was indeed the right choice, Shen Hao sensed the feedback from the civilizations growth and was quite satisfied. The other abilities did not have the wide-ranging utility characteristic of the Elemental King. However, just when the entire civilization was carrying out large-scale production and construction efficiently, bad news also arrived. A new Heat Black Hole has appeared? Shen Haos heart sank upon hearing this news, How many? Weve discovered ten, four more than the first round, Dong Gongs tone was somewhat gravitas, This is accelerating the cooling process! In fact, if it were just the Sun gradually extinguishing and no longer transmitting light and heat, the surface temperature would not decrease so rapidly within just three months. The atmosphere and environment of the planet also have some self-regulating capabilities. But with the addition of Heat Black Holes and the blizzards they induce, the cooling process was undoubtedly accelerated significantly. We need to speed up the process. Shen Hao inquired further, The project has now officially begun, so isnt there an assessment of the project progress yet? Only rough estimates, Dong Gong said, his tone deepening, Based on the current pace, building underground cities that can accommodate seven and a half billion people will take at least a year and a half! Yes, a year and a half. That was the current efficiency, and it was already an incredibly astonishing timeline! This would have been a miracle unthinkable in the past! Dont think that the construction of An Yuan City seemed to have been completed within just eleven days. First of all, it was only a framework that could accommodate a million people; secondly, the input costs were also substantial, with a continuous flow of construction equipment and building materials The actual participants behind this reached tens of millions of people! And now, on a global scale, three hundred underground cities were being built simultaneously! Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 140 - 140: Large Immigrant Spaceship Chapter 140: Chapter 140: Large Immigrant Spaceship Work had started simultaneously on three hundred locations; this was already the limit that the current production capacity could sustain! Perhaps the next batch could double, and the batch after that could double again, but it still required time. Howeverthis was under the premise that no more points were being gained, and the Point Mall was not being upgraded. Therefore, the project could still move forward, and the council members of the Global United Front had not truly despaired. Yet, the pressure continued to come relentlessly. Shen Hao then looked at his current points. ... The Level 18 Mall required a whopping one hundred billion points! And with the project confirmed and the simultaneous start of the three hundred Underground City projects, he was gaining a significant amount of points every day. About thirty billion a day. And judging from the previous situation, once these three hundred Underground Cities were completely constructed, this would gain him at least one trillion points in one breath! This was enough to upgrade the Mall to Level 20! Shen Hao believed that no civilization could easily achieve such a rate of advancement. After all, he had activated a thrice multiplier hack. Moreover, all the technology and all the advanced equipment of the entire civilization now originated from him. The construction of Underground Cities, the points gained from resisting the cities, all would be fed back to him. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The final decision of the Global United Front to choose the Underground City plan likely stemmed from thisthey hadnt made a direct comparison to know that Shen Haos speed of gaining points was abnormal, yet they understood that the upgrade speed of Shen Haos Store Level always exceeded their expectations. I currently have seventy-three billion points, and the Level 18 Mall needs one hundred billion points, Shen Hao pondered, If I wait normally, seven to eight days should be enough, but I wont wait! He quickly made a decision. Ill use the reserve in the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, and quickly ascend to the Level 18 Mall first, Shen Hao said to Dong Gong. The next moment, he was already in the Undead World. The Undead World had replicated most of the real worlds buildings on a one-to-one basis, but it didnt replicate places like the Pocket World Blessed Land, naturally, without any Mage Towers either. Yet even so, Shen Hao still placed the large amount of Ten Thousand Soul Banners he currently stored at the location of the Chosen One Association headquarters in the Undead World. The count had reached over one thousand eight hundred! That is, a total of well over eighteen million Dead Souls! This was the current reserve. Although he spread out these Ten Thousand Soul Banners as much as possible, their mere appearance still allowed one to feel a storming yin energy gathering together, even forming substantial black mists, releasing astonishing coldness. Even a Second Stage Transcendent could not endure here for too long. Shen Hao briefly checked, under this dense yin energy, the earliest batch of collected Dead Souls had almost leaped to Level 7, or even, Level 8. The Ten Thousand Soul Banners were all enduring extremely high pressures. So, although this method could gain more points, its not something that an ordinary civilization could achieve. The slightest misstep could result in a bomb large enough to instantly explode an entire civilization! Only Shen Hao had the ability and confidence to suppress it! President! At this moment, a few Chosen Ones who were in charge of guarding here also noticed Shen Hao. They all stood up. Each one of them was pulsing with pale gold Thunder, the power Shen Hao had bestowed upon them, and each one was a Second Stage, already transformed Chosen One, here to supervise during emergencies. In the past two or three months, Shen Hao had not only cultivated Song Cheng and a few others. In fact, by now, the number of transformed Chosen Ones in the entire Human Civilization was about forty or fifty. Each ones cultivation cost millions of points to train. For a few like Song Cheng, who had golden abilities and Purple Epic professions, training one required hundreds of millions. Under less advantageous circumstances than Shen Haos hack, Golden Ability Balls wouldnt be so easy to obtain. At this moment, Shen Hao nodded slightly at these few. With a raise of his hand, a Ten Thousand Soul Banner appeared in his hand, and with a flick, tens of thousands of powerful Dead Souls howled out, each emanating a terrifying aura, mingling together, and even sufficient to influence celestial phenomena, much like facing a towering purgatory. Even these power-endowed Chosen Ones showed hints of changing expressions. But the next moment, the Dominator pressure spread out. Dead Souls, all howling and rolling in agony, became compliant in mere moments, yet clearly in extreme pain, many disintegrating amidst shrieks of agony. Shen Hao remained expressionless. It wasnt that the Dominator pressure was ineffective or that it couldnt control these Dead Souls; it was simply because the Dominator pressure couldnt make other beings achieve what they originally couldnt do. These undead were born due to the power of the Undead World. This power clearly isnt related to correctly aligned Ghost Cultivators and, from their birth, they were controlled by a desire to kill. Their hatred for living beings stems from an uncontrollable instinct, and even those Ghost Kings who developed their own consciousness, despite their souls originating from humans, are merely puppets in the Civilization Trial. The Civilization Trial fundamentally eradicates any potential for communication and coexistence through this method. In such a situation, a conflict emerged between Shen Haos control and the essential nature of his power, leading self-destruction to be the only outcome. However, Shen Hao didnt expect to be able to control these undead for fighting or labor; he only wanted to earn points. And the result was quite a surprise. Seventh and eighth-level undead, individually, earned about thirty times more than a Level 1 undead! Even after accounting for the earlier control issues, this still yielded about eighty percent! Six hundred times thirty, times the tripling effect of the hack, then multiplied by eighty percent, resulted in a staggering number. Forty-three thousand! On average, each undead provided forty-three thousand points! In fact, these ten thousand undead provided a total of 450 million points! The various items they dropped were mostly Blue Ability Balls or seventh and eighth-level equipment. Just from the earnings perspective, it indeed turned out to be a huge profit, especially with the influence of the points hack. Over eighteen hundred rods, all cultivated to their limits, together they now total eight hundred billion, Shen Hao calculated and was somewhat astonished. Initially, some were worried that the requirements of the Point Mall would become too inflated, but now it seemed, with the constant increase in strength levels and the intensification of the Trial, the quantity of points available for collection also ballooned accordingly. However, this actually made sense. If points were seen as a currency that could be used across civilized worlds of various levels and the goods within these civilizations were compared according to a certain standard, then a massive gap naturally exists between weak primitive civilizations and powerful interstellar ones. This isnt actually inflation but rather the illusion of a swift leap in civilization levels in a short period. Regardless, the points hack was still playing a crucial role! Upgrading to a Level 18 Mall requires thirty rods, Shen Hao said, lifting his hand and claiming over thirty of the earliest placed Ten Thousand Soul Banners, the gesture remaining the same. Some werent cultivated to their limits yet, but there wasnt time to care too much about this as it was better to advance the Store Level as quickly as possible. With a total of one hundred billion points, the Level 18 Mall was officially upgraded! You guys continue to defend this place, and be careful, Shen Hao once again bolstered the forces of the Chosen Ones responsible for defending the area, then returned to the Main World. He carefully examined the various products within the Level 18 Mall. Starting from Level 10, the technology within the mall had already begun to tentatively venture into space, stepping into the universe. By Level 15, even civilian personal space shuttles were capable of long-distance voyages within the Solar System. By Level 18, various technologies had indeed reached the interstellar level, even though the products provided were only of the most basic White Quality, but the impact was still tremendous. The various goods for construction and production fields were significantly improved from Level 17. Clearly able to further accelerate the construction and production efficiency of the Underground City. However, Shen Haos attention at this moment was drawn to a particular item. High-powered anti-gravity engine for spaceships! Though it wasnt a spaceship itself, it was indeed the core component of a spaceship! According to the description, just by fitting this device into a sufficient strength sealed shell, it could be used as a temporary space shuttle. Of course, the Level 18 Mall also had complete spaceships, though they were quite expensive. Moreover, Shen Hao seemed to suddenly think of something and directly contacted Dong Gong, I remember, the previous discovery of an alien relic, was it a large migrant spaceship? In the last reward they received, Magic Secret Realms and the Pocket World Blessed Land didnt need to be elaborated on their nature was similar, and they significantly filled the gaps in the basic infrastructure of Human Civilization on these two avenues, each accommodating a considerable number of Cultivation Geniuses. But only the alien relics seemed somewhat less consequential. There were many reasons. The highest level of these relics was only Level 14; even though their technical level indeed surpassed Human Civilization, they didnt surpass the Store Levels. In the fields of technology, where Human Civilization excelled, their assistance wasnt as significant. However, some high-quality, equivalent to at least Blue or even Purple Quality in the mall, especially production-related devices still played a significant role. Work on them continued. One of these relics was a large space shuttle displayed in a crashed posture. The engine of that shuttle was damaged, Dong Gong said. Although its other functions were relatively well preserved, even having the spaceships blueprints, which are of great help in designing and manufacturing our own spaceships, it wont fly anymore. In the current mall, there are anti-gravity engines suitable for large spaceships, a large number of spaceship intelligent maintenance machinery, and other various parts suitable for spaceships. Lets see if we can fix it, Shen Hao said. Even if it means adding an additional shell over it, as long as it can fly and isnt too slow, it should work. Chapter 141 - 141: Showcasing Human Dignity! Chapter 141: Chapter 141: Showcasing Human Dignity! Are you considering the issue of Planet No.3? Dong Gong, upon hearing this, immediately understood. Exactly, Shen Hao did not deny, Besides, we will inevitably come into contact with other civilizations sooner or later, and a space shuttle is indispensable. Even in this massive construction we are undertaking, there is a transportation requirement. Moreover, having such a shuttle could, when necessary, provide temporary refuge in space for some people who couldnt reach the Underground City, which is somewhat safer than entering the Pocket World Blessed Land. The most important feature of the current spacecraft is not its weapon capability. But precisely its transport ability. The Global United Front had already conducted a general reconnaissance of Planet No.3s situation and also performed some calculations and summaries of what they could achieve. In essence, whether it is about absorbing this civilization or conquering it, the biggest issue lies in transportation. ... Whatever you want to do to the civilization on Planet No.3, you always need to send people, even transport supplies. There is plenty of food, but transportation is difficult, even attracting the stronger individuals and elites from within that civilization requires substantial space transportation capabilities. And indeed, for this Trial, they themselves need extremely powerful transport capabilities, even to say unapologetically, transportation is the lifeline of the massive construction, a crucial logistic in this campaign. In such a situation, rather than spending a large number of points buying a space shuttle, its better to buy more powerful planetary transport ships. Materials, food, equipment, populationnone can do without transportation. Should an incident like Japan happen again, sufficient transport capability could also significantly reduce sacrifices. Therefore, the civilization on Planet No.3 has issued a call for help for five or six days, but there has still been no change. Now, a new round of blizzards is setting in, and the civilization on this planet might just be wiped out. However, the Level 18 Mall undoubtedly brings new possibilities! Upon receiving Shen Haos directive, a group of mechanics and aerospace experts were quickly assembled. These experts were also very excited. They had found this alien spaceship three months ago and had been researching it ever since, becoming very familiar with it. President, one of the experts, also a Chosen One like Shen Hao, named Dong Changgeng, who was in charge of this project, said excitedly to Shen Hao, Based on our current research findings, this spaceship that appeared in the seabed, its original crash site was also supposed to be in the sea, and thanks to the special outer armor, the damage was actually minimal, only the engines seemed to have a malfunction before the crash. At this moment, this group was in a special transportation device headed to the deep sea. What is the extent of the malfunction? Shen Hao asked. This spaceship has a total of twelve engines, four of which are anti-gravity engines, two of them are severely damaged, with damage ranging from twenty to seventy percent. The other jet engines have all dissolved to varying degrees, but their core structures are still intact. We have also been trying to repair them during this period Shen Hao listened to the report while looking at the data. Such a huge spaceship being immobile is indeed a great pity. Especially since its other structures were basically well-preserved. For instance, the ecological recycling system, planting system, production system, artificial gravity This is a spaceship that can accommodate over 2.8 million people for space migration! The transport ship moved quickly, and it was only minutes later that they arrived at the location of the ship. From a distance, it was indeed a massive object. The entire body was ellipsoid, twelve kilometers long, two kilometers wide and high, divided into sixteen levels, each level several tens of meters tall. In fact, if it were only for short-term transport, not considering long-term survival, it could accommodate more than twenty million people! Even higher! It was just a matter of squeezing in. The weight of life itself really isnt much. We havent found many weapon systems; this seems to be a civilian immigration ship. The original users were humanoid creatures with an average height of about two meters and thirty centimeters, Dong Changgeng reported up to this point, paused for a moment, then suddenly diverged, Humanoid appears to be a shape that is easily evolved in the natural evolution of life, particularly for carbon-based life. The people on Planet No.3 are, so is this ship, and so are the other alien relics, Pocket World Blessed Lands we discovered before, with only a very few having significantly different body types. This is indeed the case; the so-called humanoid simply refers to having a head, torso, and limbs like humans. In fact, even without considering aliens, by these standards, a considerable number of animals on their Mother Planet are the same. The worlds may differ, but life itself is highly similar, Shen Hao remarked. At this moment, they also entered the spaceship through an opening in the lower right corner. The entire spaceships energy was nuclear fusion, already replenished, the energy was quite abundant, the lighting bright, and the air had been adjusted, suitable for human survival, and even very healthy and fresh. However, Shen Hao did not delay to observe too much and went straight into the cockpit, then pulled out the automatic maintenance AI from the system mall. Connecting, detecting unknown civilization language and programs. Access confirmed, decrypting, Decryption successful, assessing damage. Engine damaged, hull damaged, power cycle damaged, unable to retrieve star map. Determining repair plan. Repair plan determined, requires at least the following materials. Basic Automatic Repair Machine 14,473 units, Anti-gravity Engine Automatic Maintenance Equipment 1,422 units, H-34 alloy 132 tons, Gravity Engine M-2 Replacement Parts WE-33 Estimated fastest repair time: 125 hours 12 minutes. Shen Hao looked at the series of reports on the AI and couldnt help but smile, and those behind him even began to cheer. It can be fixed! These raw materials could all be purchased from the system mall, or at least substitutes could be found. After all, this spaceship was only Level 13, at most considered a Purple Quality Level 13 spaceship. With Level 18 White technology, it was sufficient for the repairs. Five days isnt very long. Shen Hao immediately began making purchases. Large quantities of automatic repair machinery, materials, and components were placed inside the spaceship, and then he handed over partial control of the AI to Dong Changgeng and the others. Ill leave this to you. Contact me immediately if there are any problems. Yes! Dong Changgeng responded loudly, clearly very excited. This was undoubtedly an important project, especially for an aviation expert like him. Being able to witness such a massive spacecraft being repaired, and even taking off, was something unimaginable in the past! Without a doubt, they would voraciously absorb knowledge from a new domain during this process! Meanwhile, Shen Hao, on his way back, also directly contacted a related meeting of the Global United Front. Confirmed, the spaceship can be repaired within five days, Shen Hao said to those who had been waiting here, Ships purchasable within Level 18 can arrive at Planet No.3 in about three days. Start pushing plans now. This meeting wasnt as large as previous ones, but indeed it focused seriously on matters related to Planet No.3. Some objectives were already decided. That is, to absorb as much benefit from that civilization as possible, to increase their civilizations strength as swiftly as could be managed. Erin Ellie also attended this meeting. Compared to humans, they had experience in handling such contacts. In the Civilization Trial, relations between civilizations are cruel yet real; everything revolves around benefits, particularly as we will constantly face Civilization Trials in the future. Relationships must be stable and strong, binding both benefits and destinies tightly together, Erin, an Angel majoring in the Path of Life, spoke in a harsh tone, My advice is to use this trial to establish a master-servant relationship, sign stringent treaties, show them little kindness at the start, turn it into a cold transaction, even applying suppressiondeeply bind the subsequent benefits and establish sufficient authority. Then, you may start to show favor, bridging emotions Erin and her colleagues had also restored their strength to Level 16. They were second only to Shen Hao in the entire Human Civilization. After all, Legendary Contracted could increase their strength very quickly, without counting resource consumption. Thus, they regained quite a few memories. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the meeting, she described several past examples of their civilization. Their civilization had similarly absorbed many species that had perished in the Civilization Trials, integrating them into their own civilization, some of which were extremely powerful. Yet, in the last Trial, when their entire civilization fell into crisis, there were still some integrated species that revolted. Of course, some had stood with their civilization from the beginning to the end, perishing together. Needless to say, these experiences were incredibly valuable for the present Human Civilization. After all, in the complex environment of the Civilization Trials, facing civilizations from different universes, humans indeed lacked such experience. During the meeting, a plan was quickly established. They decided to send a new mission! Yang Jun, this mission is yours to command, Shen Hao personally gave the order to Yang Jun, You understand the core of the mission, right? Yes! Yang Jun responded loudly, To raise our nations prestige! Wrong, Shen Hao said with a slight smile, it is to demonstrate the majesty of Human Civilization, though, its pretty much the same, I will also leave a part of my consciousness and power with you. Chapter 142 - 142: The Last Elegy of Civilization! Chapter 142: Chapter 142: The Last Elegy of Civilization! While speaking those words, Shen Hao indeed had stored some of his power, and even a part of his consciousness within Yang Juns body. It would awaken when necessary. This was also a usage of the Emperor profession combined with Divine Descent. During this period, Shen Hao was able to sit down and continued disseminating his power without interruption, quickly deepening his understanding of the Emperor profession. This profession did not have skills that could be learned directly; everything had to be explored on ones own, but this process was also a continuously empowering one. In fact, Shen Hao felt that the speed of his strength increase had further accelerated. ... Reaching Level 17 also wouldnt take much longer. Meanwhile, Yang Jun could indeed feel that powerful force within his body, a sensation of being in the presence of the President, which undoubtedly provided the greatest sense of security for a warrior deployed on a mission. He saluted Shen Hao and then boarded the spaceship. This diplomatic mission was naturally not chaired by Yang Jun, but by another distinguished Diplomat who was also one of the Chosen Ones. Dispatching Yang Jun was partly for safety, and partly because Yang Juns power had become rather ineffectual on their Mother Planet. Unlike others who could still be useful in digging holes at least. Even Gu Qiuyue could easily crush heavy rocks and loosen the soil with her fists. Only Yang Jun, even with the power bestowed by Shen Hao, might not match others who had become cultivators. Yang Juns strength combined with my power should be foolproof, Shen Hao looked up in the direction they left, then continued with his own tasks. The Chosen One Mall had just upgraded, and he had plenty of things that needed his attention. As the Store Level increased, so did the scope of the domains involved. What was urgently needed and how much, all required research. Even while sitting inside the Mage Tower, Shen Hao hardly had any downtime. At this moment, on Planet No.3, the Emperor of the Siti Civilization and his ministers were still gathered together. However, the atmosphere was even heavier than before. Eight days had passed, and they had continuously used various methods to send distress signals to the clearly other-civilizational flying object in the sky, even attempting to send signals into outer space, but all to no avail. And during these days, the blizzards continued to rage, and the temperature still dropped, with people seen dying from hunger and cold even in the Imperial City. Countless individuals pleaded outside the royal palace, hoping their Emperor could save them, but to no effect. They could only watch their subjects die one by one. At first, Princess Karla wanted to offer comfort and give people courage, but she soon realized that in the face of such despair, her singing could only serve as a mournful lament at a funeral, and any inspiration became irony. All were powerless, and order was collapsing; they had even lost contact with most of the regions. Every day they awoke seemed to bring the countdown of civilization closer. We cant even count the living anymore, a minister said tremblingly, but probably less than two hundred million, even within the palace, more than a quarter have frozen to death, and the temperature underground continues to drop Enough! Larry interrupted the minister, not with a rallying spirit, but on the contrary, he had become completely numb, even too numb to hear such news. At this moment, it was Princess Karla who took over the conversation. Continue! her voice was even more stable. If it were in the past, no one would dare to openly defy the Emperors word, but at this time, any command could offer a minuscule amount of courage. So, after Princess Karla spoke, the minister indeed continued. We need to dig deeper, as deep as possible. The cold wave is continuously penetrating deeper into the ground, and the current underground palaces wont hold for long. Then dig! Gather all the Chosen Ones, and call for strong-bodied individuals from the Imperial City! Karla directly bypassed the Emperor and commanded, I want to survive, and I want you all to survive too, no matter how long, we must live until the very last moment! Yes! Commander-in-chief Al was the first to respond. At this moment, this still firm voice was the only reason they could all still stand here. Otherwise, they would have already been sitting quietly with their families, waiting for death. Just like those missing from this great hall. But as the others prepared to pass on the instructions, suddenly a beeping sound emanated from Als body. At that moment, everyone froze. Even Larry, who had become utterly numb and had curled up, suddenly raised his head to look at Al. Its a response! Its a response! Al trembled as he pulled out a terminal he carried on his person, which was connected to all signal-receiving devices! It was unmistakably that spacecraft in the sky! From another civilization! They had finally received a response! The next moment, everyones eyes widened abruptly, their facial expressions tightened to the extreme, and a weaker minister even fainted from the extreme stimulation after yelling out loud. Everyone had already given up, believing that under the threat of the trial, other civilizations would not come to save them. But then, a reply suddenly appeared out of this despair! What does it say? Princess Karla tried to maintain her composure, but her voice still trembled uncontrollably. They will send a delegation that will arrive in four days to assess whether we are worth saving, Als tone was also trembling, but it was an uncontrollable excitement. Although it was just a delegation, and they even used a cold word like assess. But this was undoubtedly hope! They could survive and even provide more people with the hope of survival! Thank goodness! A minister even wept at this time. One by one, the ministers collapsed to the ground, some wailing, some crying, and some laughing. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No one could control their emotions. Even Emperor Larry, seemed to want to say something at this time, but he too trembled and could not speak. Still, it was Princess Karla. Although equally trembling with excitement and her eyes bloodshot, she still clenched her teeth and forcefully said, We dont know what they will assess, but we must show our best side! Open the storehouse, distribute some food to the people outside, and replenish the guards and maids in the palace, and the officials! At least get the Imperial City running again! No, we cant! Larry suddenly spoke up at this time, his gaze filled with fear, Thats the last of the food. Those people will not survive. If we still dont get any help, that food Do as I command! Princess Karla cut off her fathers words, her fists clenched tightly, she said emphatically, Starting from now, I am the Emperor of the Empire! Make it known publicly! Larry trembled, disbelievingly looking at his daughter. You have given up all hope, you no longer have the courage to stand up again. Karlas tears finally flowed uncontrollably, But I havent given up, no matter what, I must seize this last hope! Larry seemed to want to say something else. But then, the words of the minister and Al interrupted him. Yes! Your Majesty the Queen! These two men expressed their attitude with their words. So did everyone else. In the face of such an apocalyptic disaster, past authority and power became meaningless. People would only believe in someone who could give them hope, give them confidence. Clearly, at this moment, Princess Karla was that person. Perhaps she herself had not expected to become queen in this way. No meticulous planning, no large-scale rebellion, not even any bloody struggle, but merely because she still wanted to struggle to seize the last hope that had appeared. However, it was only when she sat on the throne that she became more acutely aware of the pressure her father had felt. The entire nation, the entire species, might very well be completely annihilated in her hands! No! Absolutely not! Princess Karla clenched her fists. Three Mother Planet days later, four Siti days later, the delegation finally arrived on this planet, now covered in snow and ice. The whole planet showed no hint of green, everything was blanketed with white snow and storms, and an even bigger storm was brewing with no signs of life in sight. Yang Jun and the members of the delegation felt an indescribable heaviness at this moment. Perhaps this civilization once had a similarly glorious, long history, characters worthy of epic tales, a unique culture and heritage, but now, everything would come to an end in the trial, heading towards extinction. Compared to individual death, the death of a civilization was even more monumental, more shocking. About how many people are left in this civilization? Yang Jun took a deep breath and made contact with the three Observers who had been sent earlier. According to the life reaction scan, about one hundred twenty million people, and the number is still decreasing, said the lead Observer, his tone very somber. When he had first arrived, although the whole planet was already badly damaged, one could still see traces of peoples movements. They were so similar to humans. Similar families, unique but also similar buildings, even factories representing the future of the civilization. No threat from the Undead. But as the temperature gradually dropped, until the snowstorms began, everything changed. They witnessed the final lament of a civilization! Chapter 143 - 143: The Third-Party Civilization! Chapter 143: Chapter 143: The Third-Party Civilization! Yang Jun fell silent for a moment after learning about the current situation. Although he had expected this during his journey, even on the Chosen One leaderboard visible to every Chosen One, it was clear that the performance score of this civilization was a significantly negative number. But when directly facing the extinction of a civilization, it was still somewhat shocking. What should we do? Yang Jun looked towards a man in his forties standing next to him, who had a straight posture and an expression full of strength. Strictly speaking, this man was the ambassador, named Shen Qian. ... He was previously a diplomat, but he did not obtain the status of Chosen One from his profession in diplomacy; instead, he was a world-leading linguist. Alone, he was proficient in more than ten languages and had conducted deep research on many minor languages. However, he also performed very well in his essential diplomatic duties. He too began to contemplate at this moment. According to the plan, we cannot appear too enthusiastic. We must also display our dignity, but indeed, we cannot drag this situation out any longer, Shen Qian said. Lets depart now and head directly to their Imperial City, where all the Chosen Ones of this entire civilization are currently gathered. Okay! Yang Jun nodded. This time, he was a bodyguard. Responsible for security. However, after this civilization had passed a Civilization Trial, the concentration of Extraordinary Elements within the planetary range was also very low, making it appear not like an Extraordinary Civilization at all. Perhaps there were no Chosen Ones from the Extraordinary Second Stage. Although Yang Jun had not relaxed, he was increasingly glad that their civilization had a President. Otherwise, even if they could have survived the first Trial, they might not be much better off than this place. The spaceship flew towards the Imperial City. Meanwhile, everyone in the palace was eagerly awaiting. Karla had changed into a completely new set of clothes and sat in the main seat. This change of clothes was probably the only change she had since becoming the new Empress. But the entire palace, and even the whole Imperial City, had undergone significant changes over the past four Siti days. The thick snow on the streets was impossible to clean up. The previous chaos was no longer visible, and one could see some Chosen Ones patrolling the streets. Most peoples homes now had heating equipment, and batches of food had already been sent to those civilians who had run out of supplies. Even the official cadre of the palace, originally missing half of its members, had been replenished. Overall, it could be said that they were barely maintaining the last bit of a nations dignity. And the newly-appointed Empress, along with her ministers, had been waiting from the early hours of the previous night until daytime. Just as dawn was beginning to break, a person abruptly appeared in the great hall. This was a person entirely encased in machinery, with even their original form of life unrecognizable, and several mechanical tentacles trailing behind them. This strange and life-essence-detached figure sent a shiver down the spine of those who saw it for the first time. Karla felt the same way. However, she knew what she had to do and straightened her posture before respectfully speaking, Empress Karla of the Siti Empire greets the Ambassador How many Chosen Ones are still with you? came the cold mechanical voice. Although it was in their language, it seemed a bit hurried. Karla was taken aback, her heart feeling a foreboding sense. But she still answered truthfully, Currently, only four thousand three hundred twenty-one can be accounted for. Gather all the Chosen Ones here. You only have forty-two Siti hours, the voice remained mechanical and hurried, even projecting a countdown timer directly into the air. This was a Siti time measurement unit, roughly equivalent to twenty-five minutes. May I ask, Ambassador, Karlas sense of dread grew stronger. Wasnt there supposed to be an evaluation? The outcome of the evaluation is that only the Chosen Ones will survive, the mechanical voice said rapidly. Do not waste time. Gather as many as you can. Only forty-one hours left. Only the Chosen Ones, and only forty hours left? Karla was engulfed in fear. This was completely different from what she had anticipated. The rest of the people in the hall also became somewhat chaotic. Among these people, not all were Chosen Ones. Can only Chosen Ones depart? Are all the others to be abandoned? Ambassador, can the families of the Chosen Ones be taken along? Forty hours is too short. Most of the Chosen Ones cannot make it! How is this different from civilization extinction? Looking at this, at most only a few hundred Chosen Ones will survive. Agitation was inevitable, and even Karla was plunged into immense pain at this moment. It was as if she had been waiting for hope that suddenly fell through, or perhaps, at most, received a stay of execution. She wanted to struggle, even if it meant groveling as the Empress, but the cold countdown before her undoubtedly shattered most of her hopes firmly. So, should she live on meagerly with merely a few hundred Chosen Ones, abandoning all her still-living compatriots, or should she die along with her entire civilization? At this moment, Karla even considered choosing the latter. Mr. Ambassador Karla spoke up again. But in the next instant, red lasers suddenly lit up on the tentacles behind the other party, targeting hundreds of Chosen Ones in the hall at once. Gather and leave, or die! The mechanical voice, in addition to being hurried, showed no emotion, making one wonder if this was indeed a robot! Al had already stepped forward, blocking Karla with a wary and fearful stance. The rest were even more in an uproar. This was not rescue; this was outright robbery, a plundering of the Chosen Ones within their species! No one had expected that their only hope would suddenly turn out like this! Even if the few hundred Chosen Ones left, they would probably be as slaves! Even Karla was terrified at this time, but under this tremendous pressure, she instinctively sensed something was wrong. If the other party just wanted to plunder their Chosen Ones, even just a few hundred of them, why mention sending a delegation and conducting inspections on them? There was such urgency, and such precise timing. A terrible guess arose in Karlas heart. Her hand was already on the personal terminal hidden under her long sleeve, which controlled the communication device that she had received from Al! But the moment the signal was sent out, it was detected. Signal source detected, what are you doing? The mechanical voice suddenly became urgent. Boom! Dense bullets began to shoot rapidly. Als face changed dramatically, and he had his great sword blocking in front of him in an instant. The product from the system marketplace demonstrated good defense, but the other ministers, except for those strong and talented Chosen Ones, let out screams, fleeing in terror, and some were even reduced to minced meat before they could scream! Hes not an ambassador! Karla cried out urgently, Hes from another civilization! Seeing this, the guess was undoubtedly confirmed! This wasnt the civilization that had responded to them but another one, which seemed to have hastily arrived, trying to intercept! But why would this civilization not dare to contact the previous one and instead resort to this method of plunder? The next moment, Al roared, raising the great sword in his hand and slashing fiercely. The enemy had already fired, even at their Empress, marking them as true enemies! Blades shimmered with blue light, resembling Magic Patterns, and Als armor did the same, his speed suddenly soaring. [Purgatory Demon Rune] This was Als Talent, a Blue Level! This was also one of the reasons he had become the Commander-in-chief, the Strongest of the Siti! Ironically, the person before him wasnt even a Chosen One! Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Facing Al, who was incredibly strong in both defense and speed, this fully mechanized individual seemed to realize the failure of his plan, his claws behind him issuing a fierce propulsion force. He rapidly sprinted upwards. But the next moment, an invisible barrier appeared in front of him, blocking his path while a clump of vegetation grew rapidly, wrapping tightly around his body, and other Talents such as fire, air, and ice manifested in this moment! The Chosen Ones in this great hall, perhaps only Level 5-6 in strength, but combined, they were no match for this ordinary Transcendent who was not even a Chosen One, relying solely on mechanical equipment for a sneak attack! You will all die! The man seemed to know that he couldnt escape. His eyes, emitting red light, streamed data as if also transmitting a message. Plan failed, Great Purge plan activated. Received, your soul will return to the embrace of the Supreme Sage and find eternal tranquility. Yes, they were indeed from another civilization, originally sent to investigate this world, suspected of being the weakest, and to take all the Chosen Ones and Elites when necessary. But a few days ago, they had detected communication between this civilization and another. Compared to that civilization, theirs was too far, with high transportation costs and time. Thus, this plan was devised. Whether they could intercept and take away a few hundred Chosen Ones wasnt important; however, if they couldnt obtain them, ensuring that another powerful civilization also could not acquire the legacy of the Siti Civilization was very important! The Great Purge plan was just as it sounded: if unable to take the Chosen Ones, then all of them would be destroyed together! Chapter 144 - 144: Divines Messenger Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Divines Messenger The next moment, more than a dozen spherical mechanical objects were suddenly ejected from a small spaceship in the sky. The spaceship wasnt large, but it was incredibly stealthy, its surface even covered with a thick layer of optical invisibility field. Hidden within dense clouds, it was clearly undetectable by ordinary means of detection. And even though it was small, it could still carry powerful weapons! Each of the spheres dropped at this moment was a mighty nuclear weapon. Together, they could obliterate the entire Imperial City and the millions of people clawing for survival within! The personal terminal on Carlas body, which was even connected to the entire Imperial Citys air defense alarms, automatically went off at this moment. ... The shrill alarm sound stunned everyone for a moment, and most citizens instinctively wondered if it was a false alarm. The war had ended, and the war against natural disasters didnt require air raid alarms. Still, people couldnt shake off a sense of unease. At this moment, in the royal palaces grand hall, everyone had a different reaction. One by one, their faces turned increasingly pale with fear, even despair. They, too, possessed nuclear weapons and could clearly understand what his final words, You will all die, really meant! Your Majesty! Als complexion changed drastically, Quick, hide underground! The vast underground air-raid shelter was built during the war to provide emergency refuge from air raids! But Carla just shook her head slowly. Its no use She was acutely aware of the horrific power of that kind of weapon. She understood all too well that such an advanced civilization, once it had decided to destroy them, would only bring out even more terrifying weapons! She stood up, stepping through the thick, sticky blood, and opened the door. The howling cold wind blew in instantly, plummeting the temperature, but outside there was no snowstorm, and everyone could clearly see the azure sky. It was over. Everyone had the same thought simultaneously. Some were crying, some still resentful, some wore faces of despair and numbness. Carla, however, was glaring with those azure-blue eyes, looking up at the sky. As if she wanted to witness her own death with her own eyes. But in the very next moment! Boom! A massive thunderous noise suddenly burst forth! She saw a spaceship! A simple, unassuming spaceship approached at high speed, hovering over the royal palace! The thunder came from it! Carlas eyes widened as she watched countless thunders intertwine, enveloping the spaceship, spreading rapidly, and growing until a colossal Thunder Giant materialized in the clouds, radiating blinding golden light. The giant stood there, its massive eyes seeming to contain endless stars, or perhaps the eyes of the firmament itself! Even Carla could feel distinctly, it was watching her! It was an indescribable shudder, as if her entire body and soul were submitting! At this time not only the grand hall, but all the people of the entire Imperial City, were shaken to the core by this sudden roar and burst of light. And the people on another spaceship in the high skies were even more so! This was a group that was all extensively modified with machinery, with various shapes and forms. The leader resembled a massive and heavy set of war armor with an intimidating presence. But at this moment, the mechanized leaders inside was filled with unimaginable shock! His companions were transmitting a massive amount of fearful data. Superpower reaction has exceeded the detection limit! Detecting high-energy electricity! All nuclear weapons have been destroyed, not a single one detonated! Officer, we are being watched! Warning, engines failed to start! Engines failed to start! A tremendous external force has been detected! Supreme Sage above, we have been caught! Yes, Yang Jun had tapped into Shen Haos power. Telekinesis had already covered the enemys spaceship, sabotaging the engines at the first opportunity. The technology of this spaceship stood no chance against Shen Haos power! In fact, they were maintaining constant surveillance of Carla and her groupusing a purple Level 14 nano-surveillance device purchased from the VIP mall, with signals hidden within photons for maximum concealment. So when this half-mechanical, half-carbon-based life form showed up, they immediately realized that a third-party civilization had intervened! In such a situation, they naturally rushed over at full speed. Upon detecting that the opposition had commenced bombing, including Yang Jun, everyone was startled. It wasnt difficult to deduce the reason for the oppositions actionto prevent a competitive civilization from gaining thousands of Chosen Ones at once! The Chosen Ones growth potential is incomparable to that of ordinary Transcendents. For every civilization, the Chosen One represents immense potential. However, their decision to decisively destroy an entire city still took Yang Jun and the others by surprise. Fortunately, they arrived in time! The Thunder Giant, the embodiment of Shen Haos power, stretched out its tremendous hand toward the spaceship, the Dominator pressure flowing in. Within the Domain of the Sovereign, even machinery had to succumb to his control! All enemies captured! At this moment, Karla and the others trembled violently, some even prostrate on the ground. They had indeed stepped onto the path of the Transcendent, and Commander-in-chief Als strength had already appeared incredibly powerful to them in the past. But what they were witnessing now far exceeded their understanding! Especially since they had seen with their own eyes this divine avatar-like Thunder Giant who simply reached out, grasped the enemys spaceship, and forcibly pulled it down! Wielding golden thunder, how powerful he was! Even the king of gods in the myths was no more than this! In this moment, even Karla couldnt help but prostrate herself, only lifting her head to watch the scene with reverence and trembling. Not until the Thunder Giant slowly dissipated, and the spaceship that saved everyone landed, did Karla excitedly and nervously lower her head. Yes, this was the true Envoy! The Divines Messenger! So when Yang Jun and the others emerged from the spaceship, they were greeted with this sight. The newly appointed Empress of this nation, along with the most powerful warriors of this civilization and all her subjects, lay prostrate in the snow at thirty degrees below zero, welcoming their arrival! Seems like theres no need to demonstrate any more strength, Shen Qian joked lightly over the comms, The President has done it for us. Although just moments ago, they were indeed extremely anxious so close, just a very little bit, and had they missed the chance, one of this civilizations greatest heritages the Chosen One would have been almost entirely lost. Even trying to find anything valuable from the remaining ruins would have been much more difficult. Then their mission would surely have been a failure. Only, although they had anticipated interference from other civilizations, they hadnt expected it to be this intense. The style of that civilization was obviously not kind. Luckily, they made it in time. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. We are envoys from Human Civilization, Shen Qian stepped forward, the language of this world emerging from the translator. Having observed this civilization for so long, they naturally also recorded its language. Empress Karla of the Siti Empire, the twenty-third of her line, greets the Divine Envoys, Karla still maintained a respectful and nervous demeanor, not even daring to lift her head. The rest of her subjects also remained silent. As if awaiting judgment from the Divine. Shen Qian and the others clearly heard the word Envoy from the translation. It was not a translation error, but a very accurate term. Indeed, even they, after witnessing that grand scene just now, were a little shocked. The Presidents methods were almost godlike. Shen Qian didnt correct them, simply maintaining a calm tone as he said, Despite a small problem, it has been resolved, and the inspection now begins. We need to understand the current state of your civilization, as well as your control over it. Well also take a comprehensive look at your culture and system, and then decide whether to integrate or abandon you. Karlas body trembled again. The other subjects did likewise. But unlike the previous fear and despair, they were now excited and thrilled! Yes, this was the kind of inspection they had imagined! Not like that person just now, who only brutally sought to plunder their Chosen One! Perhaps their civilization would no longer exist in name, perhaps they could only live humbly as a dependency of another civilization, but in any case, their culture, their heritage, had at least a slight chance of survival! Yes! Respected Divine Envoy, please come inside, Karla carefully moved on the ground, making way for them. But no one felt that she compromised the majesty of the Emperor; each Siti person would forever remember her efforts and sacrifice! Soon after, Shen Hao also received more detailed news. All those captives are still alive, send a spaceship to escort them back, Shen Hao ordered, Judging by the style of the spaceship and their technological level, they are most likely from Planet No.5. Planet No.5, that planet with the Space City. Clearly, their technological level was not low. It appeared that even the style of their civilization was quite distinctive. When Shen Haos consciousness had arrived earlier, hed taken a brief look: they were all half mechanical, half life forms, possibly even genetically modified, and they also possessed some Extraordinary Power, though it wasnt strong the three strongest Chosen Ones of them were only at the level of 6 or 7. But regardless, to go as far as destroying the Siti Civilization just to prevent Humanity from absorbing it, such an approach already reflected their stance. This civilization was more likely an enemy than a friend. It was good to grasp some more intelligence from these few captives. Chapter 145 - 145: The Struggle for Civilization Rankings! Chapter 145: Chapter 145: The Struggle for Civilization Rankings! Speaking of it, this planet indeed lacked any signs of an Undead World, in that instant when Shen Hao unleashed his power, he acquired more than just a bit of intelligence, nor were there traces of yin energy; it seems they started as the weakest category, with no threat of the Undead at all. However, this was normal. For a civilization like this, which truly was too weak, the only way they could survive in this Trial was to actively cope with the harsh cold from the beginning, and by relying on high coefficients of performance value, secure a spot in the rankings. But obviously, such concerted and efficient unity wasnt something every civilization could achieve. Not to mention them, even human civilization itself experienced internal strife at the beginning. It took quite some time to reach this point. ... One could only say that the Civilization Trial was cruel to the extent that it hardly resembled a trial; otherwise, the civilizations that created hacks wouldnt have gone to such lengths to cheat. The only consolation was that the advent of hacks provided Shen Hao and human civilization with greater hope for victory. At this moment, Shen Hao was looking at his cheat panel. The new hack had actually been loaded a few days ago; according to plan, he chose the Ranking Hack. This hack would allow him to claim all the options of the ranking rewards. And now, the Trial had been underway for twenty-eight days. In five more days, it would be the time for the first ranking rewards settlement! Actually, during these days, the performance values of various civilizations, including those of the Chosen Ones, had all significantly soared. In the rankings of the Chosen Ones, although no one could threaten Shen Haos first place, the fight for the second and third spots was tremendously intense. It was almost indistinguishable. However, with Shen Hao firmly in first place, the rest within his civilization had little chance to compete; they neednt concern themselves with it. More attention was placed on the civilization rankings. At this time, human civilization stood in second place, quite close to both first and third places. It was also fierce competition. That human civilization could secure second place was entirely thanks to Shen Hao raising it significantly with his own efforts. Five more days, Shen Hao calculated in his mind, that should be enough. Enough for two things. The full allegiance of the Siti Civilization and the completion of the frameworks for three hundred Underground Cities. According to the intelligence provided by Erin Ellie, integrating other civilizations could directly increase the civilizations performance value, as this was equivalent to a clear enhancement in civilization strength. This was also one of the reasons for the wars between civilizations. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In subsequent Trials, with experience, civilizations aware of this point often aggressively waged wars of aggression to boost their rankings when needed. The completion of three hundred Underground Cities would also undeniably greatly boost the performance values; if there were no threat from the Undead, merely the number of these cities already met the requirements for passing the Trialsurviving and maintaining development within the civilization during the Trial. With these two strong cards in hand, plus the corralled Undead, even if other civilizations also reserved cards for a final sprint, Shen Hao still had ample confidence to fight for first place! Tell the Underground City Construction project that it must be completed before settlement time; dont skimp on points, and also, handle the matter with the Siti Civilization as quickly as possible, Shen Hao instructed. Two days later, the Global United Front swiftly confirmed the plan of action for the Siti civilization. Dong Gong reported to Shen Hao at the earliest opportunity. Considering they still have over four thousand Chosen Ones, at the meeting of the Global United Front, the opinion of the majority was to save as many as possible, Dong Gong sent over the specific plan and then explained, Those that survived have decent Extraordinary Levels; we also currently lack laboring hands, and moreover, the immigration spaceship will soon be repaired. All things considered, although it would cost us some food and tools for building Underground Cities, it still comes with significant benefits. Shen Hao looked at the plan. The plan clearly stated that the safety of human lives took precedence over the lives of the Siti people. This regulation also meant that the Underground Cities built by the Siti people would primarily be allocated for humans. Therefore, the mere remaining one hundred million people were indeed a considerable asset all cheap labor. Not to mention those over four thousand Chosen Ones. It should be noted that human civilization had, from the last Trial settlement, acquired a civilization reward of double the slots for Chosen Ones due to outstanding conditions, but even so, there were only a total of over sixteen thousand Chosen Ones so far. This would increase their number by one-fourth all at once. Unfortunately, none possessed the Purple Talent. About one in ten thousand chances, human civilization had two. However, even so, these Chosen Ones, whether used for construction or war, would greatly enhance the strength of the civilization. The benefits are indeed staggering, Shen Hao had to admit; swallowing up other civilizations, especially through such non-warlike means, indeed brought tremendous benefits. They only needed to provide some food and some equipment, and they would gain a hundred million laborers and four thousand Chosen Ones. Let it be so, Shen Hao approved the plan and signed his name. It was on this day that a massive spaceship slowly emerged from the deep sea. The original pronunciation of this spaceship was ying, and after a simple discussion, Human Civilization named the spaceship Ying, which also represented Human Civilizations hope to win the Trial. At the same time, on Planet No.3, Karla, who had been anxiously waiting, finally received a reply from Shen Qian. After unanimous approval by the Human Civilizations Global United Front and the President of the Chosen One Association, we have decided to absorb you as members of Human Civilization under the name of the Siti Race, and to appoint Karla as the clan leader, Shen Qian announced solemnly in front of Karla and several leading figures of the Siti Civilization, Fifty-three Earth hours from now, a migration spaceship capable of accommodating up to forty million people will arrive. You will decide the first batch of people to board, but be quick. We will return to relocate the second batch in the shortest possible time. Yes! We will start preparing immediately! Karla and everyone were extremely excited, tears streaming down copiously. Many people even collapsed to the ground, crying and laughing without any regard for their appearance. This was the best outcome they could have imagined. At least tens of millions of the Siti people would be able to survive on another planet. Even the clauses they had seen before in the Siti Race Integration Bill were much better than they had anticipatedunder the threat of the Civilization Trial, the fact that these newcomers were not reduced to slaves was already quite merciful. Suddenly, Karla thought of something. With a bit of nervousness, she cautiously asked Shen Qian, Excuse me, Ambassador, may we, the Siti people, worship your gods? Worship gods? Shen Qian merely listened, and upon seeing Karla, immediately understood what she meant specifically. A hint of bemusement arose in his heart. Still, he seriously said, Our Human Civilization does not have a unified belief. If you are referring to the Thunder Giant who appeared last time, I can now tell you clearly that he is the mightiest Chosen One of Human Civilization, the President of the Chosen One Association, the Savior of humanity. That person was actually a Chosen One! Not just Karlaeveryone present from the Siti people showed an incredulous expression. All of them had an indelible memory of the Thunder Giant who had appeared that day, and had almost concluded that he was an extremely powerful god. The President is also the top-ranked Chosen One, Shen Qian added nonchalantly. This was not something that could be concealed, including Shen Haos possession of the Mythical Talent. Everyone in the civilization knew, and for other civilizations, finding out was a simple matter. Yet even so, this did not diminish the shock of those who found out. Ranked number one among the Chosen Ones! Although that was an existence far beyond the reach of these weaker Chosen Ones, each one of them could clearly see that the performance value of the number one person was more than three times that of the second-ranked person! Such a terrifying disparity. However, at this moment, knowing that the Thunder Giant was the top-ranked Chosen One of nine civilizations, Karla and others did not find it too incredible; after the shock, they actually felt it was only natural. That power was that of a god! How could a mortal compete with a god for ranking? Having easily accepted this fact, everyone became even more excited. At this moment, they naturally hoped that Human Civilization would grow stronger and stronger! Within our Human Civilization, as long as it does not violate the law or harm others, faith is a personal freedom, Shen Qian continued to speak, Even if the President has said he does not need this kind of faith, no one will stop it, now, quickly gather your civilization, do not be stingy with food or points, our spaceship will bring a batch of food and cold protection devices to help as many of the Siti as possible survive these few days. Yes! Honorable Ambassador! Karla said with immense gratitude and utmost respect. Her expression was completely transformed. The rest of the Siti people felt much the same. Anyone could see that the flame of hope was burning brightly in their hearts! It was after this that news from the Imperial City, broadcast over the extensive radius of the wireless, spread quickly across the whole world! They had awaited their Savior! Two days later, a great spaceship from the mighty Human Civilization would arrive, taking them to the world of Human Civilization, where their Siti civilization would continue to have hope of survival! This news, many found hard to believe at first. It was only after they heard Karla emphasize it again and again, and listened to her telling, that some people finally came out of hiding, waiting with a sliver of hope. Less than two Earth days later, under the endless longing of Karla and all the people of the Imperial City. The huge spaceship, emerging from the dark clouds, appeared like a scene from a dream! Chapter 146 - 146: Ranked First in Civilization! Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Ranked First in Civilization! At this moment, a top painter from the Siti Civilization was so inspired that he couldnt help but stare at the scene before him, wishing he could capture it on canvas right away. It wasnt just him, Karla too came back to her senses amidst the shock. Turning her head, she said to him, Paint this scene for me, I wish to offer it as a gift to the great Sovereign. Indeed, in the hearts of the Siti people, Shen Hao had acquired a specific title. That was the Sovereign. The reason started when Shen Qian unintentionally spoke of Shen Haos Talent, which in the eyes of the Siti people, was practically another testament to a God. ... Their understanding of Human Civilization now, at least a large part of it, all rested on that days immense and grand appearance, accompanied by the limitles Suppression of the Thunder Giant God! And in this respect, the Global United Front was also happy to see such a development. This was also one of the experiences provided by the Ellie sisters, Erin and Ellie. For a civilization, rather than having them revere Human Civilization, its better to have them revere an individual. After all, a civilization surely has flaws that cannot be concealed, but an individual as strong as Shen Hao, who could be deified, could deeply embed his majesty into each Siti persons mind. The great migration of the Siti people began. Countless weary and emotionally charged Siti people, filled with both excitement and fear, watched as the giant spaceship slowly descended until its door opened. Upon Karlas command, they entered in an orderly manner. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The first step was not to board, but to transport. Large quantities of food stored in containers were brought down, followed by more heating equipment. One of the Chosen One tore open a scroll and a giant, very warm Fireball appeared in the sky, spreading its scorching light, temporarily driving back the cold wave and allowing everyone to labor more quickly. Throughout the process, there was no chaos, and no one dared to violate the rules. They looked at those Soldiers in their thickly-armored War Armor, maintaining order, as if they were looking at Gods. With awe and yearning. Even some Siti people, upon stepping onto the spaceship, became so overtaken with emotion that they prostrated themselves and kissed the deck beneath them. Those who have managed to survive are those who have been sifted through by the apocalypse, Shen Qian remarked quietly to Yang Jun as he observed the scene, Whether in terms of physique or ability, they are outstanding compared to the average values of their civilization. Once saved and properly nurtured, they will possess stronger resilience to pressure and will cherish the hard-won opportunity even more. At least for this generation, they could make significant contributions to our civilization. Yang Jun didnt respond, he merely watched in silence. In truth, it wasnt just the Siti people; even they were no different. If it werent for the first Blood Demon war, for humanity to unite this swiftly, and to establish a new social order so peacefully, it would not have been so easy. They will eventually adapt to the era of the Civilization Trial. Whatever doesnt kill them, will only make them stronger. Lets hope both we and they can make it, Yang Jun finally said to himself in his heart. Just as Shen Qian said, the surviving Siti people treasured the hope that was laid before them at this moment. The efficiency was very high. Even when instructing a large group of people into extremely crowded compartments, there was no resistance. Everyone complied very strictly with the rules, fearing they might be thrown off. Ms. Karla, please board as well, Shen Qian spoke to Karla at the end, We need to hurry to the next location. By now, everyone in the Imperial City and its vicinity had already boarded the spaceship. A total of more than twenty million. For a spaceship that was actually intended for a migration of two million eight hundred thousand, this was a severe overload. However, it was still far from enough. During the previous repair process and the time on the road, Human Civilization had made every effort to divide the spaceship into compartments and even cleared out places such as the cargo hold and production areas. Packing in one more person might mean saving one more life. No one objected to such crowding. Karla was even incredibly grateful. She could clearly see that Human Civilization was doing its utmost to save more of their people, even if it was because they needed them for labor. Regardless of the reason, this attitude showed that Human Civilization would not abandon them lightly. For the Siti people at this moment, even a negligible sense of security was extremely precious. Karla cooperated throughout. In the end, when the spaceship took off, the loading amount reached a staggering figure. Seventy million people! Of the over four thousand Chosen Ones, only about four hundred stayed behind to maintain order for the remaining people; nearly four thousand boarded, including Karla, and slowly left their homeland. Observing the Mother Planet, now completely turned into white ice and snow from outer space, everyone stared intently, as if to eternally remember this sight. If not for the Trial, our planet would have been even more beautiful, Karla seemed to reminisce about the blue skies, white clouds, and the lush forests and grasslands, as tears involuntarily fell from her eyes. However, she quickly stopped crying, turned her head to look at another planet, equally covered in white. That was their new home! And at this very moment within Human Civilization, countless people were already aware of the full allegiance of the Siti Civilization. In the midst of their busy labor, people also use their free time to passionately discuss, and the internet is flooded with various voices. Have you seen the photos? I must say, they are kind of cute. Heard their average height is only about 1.5 meters. That tail, those ears, the perfect catgirls. Its just the eyes that are too big, feels a bit weird. Wonder if theres reproductive isolation. An entire civilization, three billion people died leaving just over a hundred million, its just too tragic. Sigh, from now on well all be in the same boat before the Trial, hope more of us can survive. Clearly, compared to the seriousness driven by interests among the higher-ups, ordinary people do not lack curiosity and sympathy towards this new species. In the time before the Trial, the fundamental characteristics of human civilizations grassroots society remained peace and benevolence. Even the Trial had not changed that. Moreover, the harsh aspects had already been captured in specific policies, so as long as the public voice did not affect the high-level decisions, the friendliness and harmony in civil society could actually contribute to the control over dependent civilizations, and thus the Global United Front was keen to guide the direction of public opinion. This was also one piece of advice from Erin Ellie. The settlement location for these hundred million-plus people had already been decided upon. In place of concentrating them in one location, they were divided into several groups and scattered in various places. At the same time, after landing, a large number of strong Siti people would be quickly assigned to simple production and construction projects, supervised by designated personnel. In fact, the basic qualities of these surviving Siti people were even higher than the Global United Front had expected. The Siti people, during their last Trial, had also initiated a large-scale transformation of their production, and most of these Siti were experienced in participating in high-intensity, large-scale manufacturing in factories. Even if the tasks were different, once on the assembly line, each of them could quickly become skilled workers, especially in the most basic tasks of carrying materials on construction sites. Keep in mind that even though robotic production lines already existed, due to constraints on points and production efficiency, robots could only serve as a complement for the short term. The current number wasnt even half a million units yet, and the construction front still relied heavily on human labor. Under such circumstances, this hundred million-strong workforce would certainly bring considerable help. As for issues like language, communication, habits, individual differences, indeed they existed, but they were minor problems. These matters would naturally be arranged by someone, and at this moment, Shen Hao was looking at the ranking board with anticipation. At this point, there was only one day left until the first ranking reward calculation! For this reward, Shen Hao and most of the Chosen Ones had been waiting for a long time. Many in the Analysis Department believed that theoretically, the ranking was the only chance for weaker civilizations to shine, so the reward should be high, and for Shen Hao, just the fact that some civilizations had made hacks specifically for the ranking reward suggested its importance! At this moment, human civilization remained in second place. And the third place was still chasing closely behind. Until, the spaceship carrying seventy million Siti people finally entered the atmosphere. At the moment it entered the planet, Shen Hao clearly saw the performance points of human civilization surge by a large margin! It surpassed the original first place in an instant! Ranked first! It should be secure now! Shen Hao felt quite comfortable, and even a bit surprised. This increase was more than they had anticipated. It didnt seem like just the addition of seventy million individuals. There was only one explanation. The significance of the Chosen Ones was greater than expected! Among the more than four thousand Chosen Ones, seven were Blue Talent holders; once they were all trained to Level 10 and began their professions, they could indeed widen the gap with ordinary Transcendents even further. Various different professions, placed in different parts of civilization, could all play no small role. But no matter what, at this moment, human civilization was ranked first in both civilization and individual rankings! Now its about holding on, Shen Hao looked at the information about the Underground City construction sent by Dong Gong. Now, a new blizzard had gradually taken shape, and the construction time for the Underground City faced certain difficulties. The estimated time was tight to the limit, and some places seemed impossible to complete before the settlement. After contemplating for a moment, Shen Hao visited the Undead World again. Over time, he had continuously harvested quite a number of Undead that had been nurtured to the limit that Ten Thousand Soul Banner could suppress; his total points were close to 1.8 trillion now, but to secure first place, he couldnt afford to waste any and proceeded to harvest some Undead that could have been developed further! After all, even though the civilization was now ranked first, the gap was still not wide, and there was no guarantee that some civilizations were not doing the same as him, holding back for the last moment. Chapter 147 - 147: Siti People at the Construction Site Chapter 147: Chapter 147: Siti People at the Construction Site It only took a moment of harvesting time, and the Level 19 Mall opened! The upgrading of Civilization Trial stores indeed exhibits a very obvious snowball effect. The more one resists the Trials, the more points they can obtain; and the more points one has, the easier it is to resist the Trials, thereby gaining even more points. This effect, under the triple points hack, could be said to be fully maximized. Previously, many were concerned that, given the increasingly higher amount of points needed for each store upgrade, it would become more and more difficult to level up later on. It was supposed to be that way. ... But Shen Hao could now obtain a large number of points at any moment. Just these farmed Undead alone could rapidly elevate him to the Level 20 Mall! In fact, once these three hundred Underground Cities were successively completed, he might even have the chance to directly ascend to Level 21! At this stage, being able to level up the store multiple times in a short period, just like at the beginning, would be absolutely unbelievable to other civilizations; it had far surpassed common understanding. But when facing this Civilization Trial, one must use hacks! The Level 19 Mall, judging by technology alone, seems to have the capability to immigrate an entire star system, Shen Hao still habitually gauged the store levels by technological tiers. However, a regular mall only carries White Level products, which are basic, civilian, and mass-producible items. Otherwise, a civilization of this tech level would be able to establish cities and bases on even more inhospitable Alien Planets. It was somewhat regrettable. Just by looking at these White products, one could roughly gauge the strength possessed by a civilization at this technological level. Without going into other details, Shen Hao even spotted a basic model of a fully automatic construction production line. Just one piece of equipment and some raw materials were enough to automatically and rapidly construct skyscrapers. One could imagine that if these products were of Blue, or even Purple or Gold Quality, fully automated large-scale construction could be achieved. For the next hack, Ill try to target the VIP product lock hack, Shen Hao thought to himself. But he didnt delay his work. Fleets of transport spaceships took off from the Chosen One Association, continuously transporting products from the mall to all over the world. Even if the chilling wind howled and the environment was harsh, it posed no issue for these spaceships purchased directly from the mall. Points were being rapidly spent. As the Store Level rose, the prices increased accordingly. The White Level 19 Mall now even had space freighters, which when configured for passenger transport, could carry thousands of people at once, but their price was equally steep, at over six hundred million points! And that was after a 15% discount for VIP2. This goes to show that points, in a sense, equated to currency within a super-civilization, with everything from a loaf of bread to a Space Battleship having undergone a unified value conversion. Shen Hao didnt keep too much in hand, quickly converting points into strength, for that was the essence of power. After all, a real surge in points was about to come! Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And at this very moment, Karla and the others had finally arrived on this planet. You will stay here for now, as the first batch of specially designed air masks is limited, Shen Qian was still in charge of communication. Physical examinations and vaccinations will also take place here. Youll come batch by batch, and once completed, youll be quickly sent to various places to start working. Species from another planet naturally couldnt just come over without precautions. Although the air components of Planet No.3 were similar to those of most Life Planets, there were still some differences, such as a higher oxygen concentration, which would require special masks for a short period. Moreover, a detailed examination of the bacteria and viruses on this species had been conducted beforehand. Although there were some bacteria and viruses not found in humans, their types didnt break the mold. With current scientific technology, they would not cause widespread harm; conversely, some of the routine viruses on the human side were somewhat dangerous to them, making vaccines necessary. It was fortunate that technology had advanced; the system mall had a complete set of technologies prepared for migration to Alien Planets. If it were in the past, just the preparations for migration would have taken a lot of time and energy. Not to mention being rapidly put to work. Yes, Karla naturally accepted everything, behaving very docilely. She had already seen the scenery outside; it looked like a city that had been abandoned. Although it was also covered in snow, perhaps due to psychological effects, she always felt that this planet was filled with a vigorous and powerful vitality, starkly different from their planet that was on the verge of complete silence. And the Chosen Ones among you, Shen Qian continued, Within our civilization, all Chosen Ones are managed by the Chosen One Association. The same applies to you; the Association will assign you tasks based on your Talents and strength. However, according to the immigration laws, you can only earn half the contribution points, and failure will incur double the penalty. Yes, Karla did not have any objections, she even felt a bit grateful. Even if it was only half, this was still a clear form of cultivation! She was now aware that the Gods store went up to Level 18! A Level 18 Mall! For them, who had only reached Level 9 at most before, this level had surpassed their imaginations; any item would be incomparable to resources from the past. They wouldnt be carelessly abandoned, and with such cultivation available, for a group of people who had lost their own civilization, it was like a dream come true. Then lets begin. The Trial still threatens us, and no one can afford to slack off. Shen Qian ended with this statement. The word us in his speech made Karl and the others feel somewhat excited. Indeed, the Trial had not ended. But at this moment, they possessed a confidence unparalleled to what they had before. Thus, without a welcome party, a live broadcast, or even reception, one by one, the Siti people, wearing masks and injected with a high-efficiency mixed vaccine, were directly sent to various locations around the world in a state of tension and unease. The Chosen Ones, including Karl and his group, were no exception. Karla had initially planned to pay her respects to the great gods, but she wasnt granted permission, because it was unnecessary. She was sent directly to a construction frontline along with Karl and several hundred of her own people. This is the new storm area; a Ghost King hiding here recently appeared with several hundred undead whose strength is not insignificant, the person in charge explained the situation using a translation device, The strength of the Ghost King is roughly around Level 8, and the rest of the undead are mainly above Level 5. Your mission is to patrol the construction site, and if you encounter any undead, you are to capture them alive! Remember, capture them alive, provided that the workers safety is ensured! The equipment meant for capturing ghosts had already been distributed to them. It was not the Ten Thousand Soul Banner. Only Cultivators could use the Ten Thousand Soul Banner. The equipment now in use could be operated by most Chosen Ones. Of course, they couldnt capture too many, but it was already standard issue for the Chosen Ones of human civilization. Karla had not anticipated that upon arriving here, she would truly be serving as a warrior. This made her realize once again that her past identity was indeed a thing of the past. Your Majesty, please do not stray too far from me, Al said with a slightly tense expression after hearing the level of the undead. Of course, he was not scared, but rather worried that Karla might get hurt. No, Karla shook her head firmly and said in a serious tone, Call me clan leader. There is no Your Majesty here anymore. Also, I am here now as a warrior! Yes, she was striving to adjust to her new identity. At that moment, she also noticed several curious glances directed at her. These gazes were filled with curiosity, pity, and not much malice; they did not crowd around but remained fully and tensely engaged in their tasks. From now on, she was a Chosen One of human civilization! Karla told herself in her heart. However, what she did not know was that a photo of her at the construction site had been posted online and had received a large amount of attention in a short time. Some people had already recognized her. This was none other than the Queen of the Siti Civilization! Theyve actually got the Queen working on a construction site. So what if shes a Queen? Now they are our workers. I have to say though, after seeing so many photos of Siti people, she is the cutest one. No kidding, those big eyes, just like sapphires! Weve also got Siti people here; they seem a bit timid. Dont bully them; theyve been through enough. Their civilization is gone, and theyve been abandoned by their Mother Planet. Who dares? The Patrol Team will not let that pass. But I do want to have a chat. Youre right. The translation devices already have the Siti people language pack. Really? Lets go, lets try it out! Karlas intuition wasnt wrong; most humans were indeed curious about them. Apart from the Blood Demon, this was humanitys first peaceful encounter with another alien species! Keep in mind, in the past, this was something that only existed in novels. Now it had become a reality and was happening right before their eyes. As soon as the lunch break arrived, a lot of people suddenly crowded around. Al immediately became nervous. Dont be nervous, dont be nervous, the responsible person said with a smile, Everyone is just a bit curious. Its rest time now, just have a casual chat. Yes, may I touch your ears? a girl in her twenties asked Karla, her eyes shining, Theyre blue, just like the color of your eyes. This Karla hesitated. But this moment of hesitation made the girl quickly wave her hands, If its offensive, then pretend I didnt ask. If its a girl, then theres no problem, Karla replied, slightly embarrassed, yet she still reached out, took the girls hand, and placed it on her head. Chapter 148 - 148: Ranking Settlement, Top of Both Lists! Chapter 148: Chapter 148: Ranking Settlement, Top of Both Lists! It seemed her hands were cold, causing her blue ears to twitch involuntarily. Suddenly, a wave of gasps of astonishment filled the air. They can move. Why cant our ears move. We dont even have tails. Can only girls touch them, or can boys ... Get lost! Ill accuse you of harassment! Im just asking Karla strained to listen to each sentence coming through the translator, watching the expression on each persons face. The initial tension and unease she felt gradually began to fade away. Humans, indeed, were quite similar to the Siti people. Only, how long had it been since the Siti people had such a lively, cheerful atmosphere? Even in the despairing trial that left the Siti people hopeless, even facing the more terrifying undead, these citizens before her were still active and full of confidence. This is the strength of the advanced human civilization! Karla suddenly started chuckling. Would you like me to sing a song for you, a song of the Siti people? she said loudly, I am the top artist among the Siti people after all. Yes, please. The crowd around her immediately buzzed with anticipation, and someone even pulled out a sound system. More and more people gathered around, sitting down with their lunches in a circle. The moment Karlas voice rang out, everyone wore an expression of amazement. It had to be said, excellent music truly was an art form shared by most civilizations. Even from a distant planet in another universe, from a distant civilization, different species, their music still contained the universal beauty of life. The people could even discern the nuances and passion in the singing, the fire and courage it contained. When the last note of the song dropped, the site couldnt help but erupt in massive applause. Although applause wasnt the Siti way of showing admiration, at that moment, even Al had no worries, because the peoples praise was expressed in their expressions, especially in their eyes. Boom! The sound that signaled the start of work rang in everyones communication devices, and everyone stood up at the first moment, quickly returning to their respective posts. The hard struggle was to continue, with everyone excitedly discussing the brief performance they just witnessed. The girl from before even turned her head and gave Karla a thumbs-up, her face alight with excitement. Karla, Al, and the others also stood up to continue their work. However, everyones expressions had become much more relaxed. Our civilization has perished, and that is indeed a huge misfortune, Karla even whispered to her compatriots, but coming here is indeed our good fortune. Indeed, every Siti person could see it. The majority of this civilization possessed noble virtues: kindness, enthusiasm, and hard work. For a civilization like theirs, living at the mercy of others, this naturally was also a great stroke of luck. However, soon, they had no time to think about all this. It was the last day before the first ranking settlement, and the schedule was extremely tight. All Chosen Ones could see their performance values on the rankings, and many were broadcasting them online, allowing everyone in the world who was paying attention to see as well. More and more people began to feel tense. People werent really clear about the specific significance of these rankings, but each reward in the Civilization Trial could potentially reduce death and sacrifice. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Especially since their civilization had now secured first place! Trouble! The civilization in second place is starting to surge up the rankings! Song Cheng also started his live stream, with the highest number of viewers, yelling at that moment, Theyve suddenly soared up, man, theyre definitely waiting for us! Instantly, everyone tensed up. Were soaring too! Which civilization is in second place? Only eighteen hours left. Have the performance values for the completed West City Dungeon gone up? The Blue Spring Dungeon is completed too! As some have suggested, some civilizations might indeed be using various means for a final ranking push, but humans were doing the same, with a large number of Dungeons conveniently finishing on the last day. Whats more, all these Dungeons were essentially relying on the products supplied by Shen Hao. All the points fed back to Shen Hao were able to get a threefold increase! The Chosen Ones, including the anxiously watching Siti Chosen Ones, could clearly see that the human civilizations performance value was also firmly and rapidly rising! The second-place civilization, which seemed on the verge of catching up, was once again falling behind! And the gap was widening more and more! Not only was Song Cheng shouting in surprise, but Shen Hao was also watching his soaring points total! The points provided by these newly built underground cities were not as high as those from the first one. After all, every material and piece of equipment in that first underground city was operating at full capacity, even during the construction process there was constant preparation for later expansion, it could be said to be meticulously prepared. Offering even greater pressure resistance. However, when each of the other underground cities was completed, they could also provide Shen Hao with points ranging between two billion and three billion two hundred million! The three hundred underground cities, completed one after another, indeed brought about a real surge! Even Shen Hao, who had already tripled the gap with the second place in personal performance value, saw his numbers soar once again. Although it had no actual significance, the situation combined with the civilization ranking allowed all civilizations to clearly feel that the first place Chosen One came from the first-ranked civilization! All at once, the remaining seven civilizations felt a tremendous pressure. So strong. Which civilization could it be? Its no use, we cant catch up. The second place must be ours. Voices like these emerged among the various civilizations, but some civilizations were clearly weakening, such as the fourth and fifth. In the end, what the ranking rewards were exactly remained an unknown to the vast majority of civilizations. Even for humans, it remained unclear. Erin Ellies memories regarding this matter seemed to be specially sealed, preventing the recollection of any specific details, but they knew that the rewards were indeed very important. If they could take first place, it would be no less rewarding than the rewards obtained from completing the trial at the end. As time edged closer, humans gradually cemented their position at the first place! Some people even began to offer early congratulations. And Shen Hao, looking at his Point Mall, advanced all the way to Level 20! The Level 20 mall, though not having jumped in growth like the Level 10 one, still required a total of five hundred billion points. And upon opening, a new page appeared as well. [Chosen One Equipment Forging] Can I finally forge equipment? Shen Haos eyes lit up. He now possessed a full set of Golden Legendary abilities, but his equipment still remained of Purple Quality. Dont think this doesnt make much of a difference. The impact of different quality equipment on ones strength was significant. In fact, under the [Emperor] Profession, Shen Haos personal power could be quickly transformed into the power of the entire civilization. As of now, the number of individuals bestowed with his [Divine Gifted Divine Skills] had already exceeded one million. Each of them played a vital role in their respective fields. Especially in matters of construction and water supply. While food was plentiful, freshwater became an issue, and currently, many places heavily relied on the power of water elements granted by Shen Hao to replenish water resources. If Golden Legendary quality equipment could be obtained, Shen Haos strength would undoubtedly see a significant boost! He redirected his attention back to the page. Like the [Ability Ball Furnace], this Equipment Forging seemed exceedingly simple. Insert raw materials, expend points, and you can choose to recast new equipment or upgrade its level. There is also a probability of failure, and equipment might even be damaged? Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, And its limited to personal use within the Extraordinary Domain, so its Chosen One equipment, right? The raw materials could not only be various materials purchased from the mall but could also include various types of equipment and even equipment forged by the civilization itself! This page would automatically disassemble them. Clearly, compared to the Ability Ball Furnace, this function consumed more points. a lot of points were needed just for the materials. However, if a civilization had the technology to mass-produce equipment of decent quality using raw materials, that could undoubtedly save a tremendous amount of points. Limited to the Extraordinary Domain, that means civilizations that are inherently on the Extraordinary Path have more of an advantage here, Shen Hao took a slow breath. In fact, the advantages and disadvantages of the technological and Extraordinary Domains were very clear. On the technological path, starting at White Level 10 or so, space travel was possible, whereas on the Extraordinary Path, even achieving supersonic speeds at White Level 10 wasnt easy. In some aspects, the technological path might seem more advantageous in the early stages. Ill give it a try when I have enough points or wait for a cheat. Shen Hao exhaled slowly, not in a hurry to try. Mainly because the probabilities were indeed not high, especially at the Golden Legendary level. At the moment, points had more important uses. And at that moment, Shen Haos points were still soaring, even nearing the Level 21 Mall! It was when the Level 21 Mall truly arrived that the countdown for the ranking settlement finally reached the last moment! As the countdown hit zero, both individual and civilization rankings on those two markers stopped simultaneouslyHuman Civilization was first in both! The moment the Chosen Ones announced this, even if it was a result that had seemed certain already, countless people still erupted in cheers. The first among nine civilizations! This signified that their civilization was not just a survivor among these nine, but the Strongest! Pride in their civilization, coupled with the confidence to face the Trial, surged forth! And the newly-joined Siti people, were even more excited than the humans! Chapter 149 - 149: Generous Ranking Rewards! Chapter 149: Chapter 149: Generous Ranking Rewards! The Siti people allied with humans because they had no other choice. In the hearts of some Siti people, there was undoubtedly unease. In the cruel Civilization Trial, whether humans truly had the ability to survive was uncertain. But at this moment, they were surprised to discover that among the nine civilizations, human strength was so formidable! Rankings could not be faked. Although these rankings only represented performance over a certain period, they were actually not much different from real strength. ... At the very least, they could represent the ability to combat in the Trial! And their only viable choice turned out to be aligning with the strongest civilization! This was the most powerful among the nine civilizations! If only one among the nine civilizations can survive the trial, it must definitely be the humans! Carl, also an excited Siti, even seemed to hypnotize himself to bolster his confidence! However, at this moment of universal celebration, Shen Hao did not share in the joy. For him, this had already been an established fact. Shen Haos entire attention was on the notification that appeared on his panel. [Your civilization has been awarded first place in the first ranking settlement of this trial.] [As the Chosen One with the highest contribution value within your civilization, you will make the reward selection for your civilization.] [Please choose any three of the following three rewards.] [1,World Tree Sapling] [2,Sky Barrier] [3,Life Element Environment] Choose any three out of three rewards? Shen Hao paused for a moment when he saw this notification. But he quickly realized that it was definitely the effect of the hack! Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was the second hack that Shen Hao had chosen to install. Although it was unclear if it was originally choose one or choose two, with the effect of this hack, it had changed to choose all three. All three rewards were now his! It had to be said, this apparent glitch functioning without detection once again confirmed that the Civilization Trial did not have an administrator, or a self-awareness; otherwise, it would have been easily noticed. At this moment, Shen Hao did not dwell much but just marveled at the hacks power briefly before turning his attention to the three rewards. After acquiring them, he could now view detailed information about each reward. [Name: World Tree Sapling] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 1 (43)] [Capable of rooting across the whole world, possessing powerful life force and purification abilities, the World Tree is the promoter of a world flourishing with life, able to quickly restore vitality even to a lifeless place, and it is also a protector of life, purifying anything harmful to life with all its might.] [Note: Life force will aid in the World Trees rapid growth.] Restore vitality and purify the environment? After truly understanding the function of the World Tree, Shen Hao felt a slight joy in his heart. Not to mention the environmental purification, but restoring vitality is indeed something humans need. And not just humans, but any planet would need this power! Especially as, in this Civilization Trial, the whole planets ecological environment had already suffered tremendous damage! Besides aquatic and subterranean life, the majority of fauna and flora could not survive in such harsh conditions; the once dense forests, lush grasslands, and those rolling green hills all disappeared without a trace. Even if the climate were to warm up after passing the trial, how many lengthy years would it take to revert to its former state! Its more likely that it will never return to its former state, and the environmental degradation may even worsen further. In this case, World Tree had arrived just in time! If the rewards had been a choice of one out of three, Shen Hao felt that he would likely have chosen the World Tree. Need life force-nourished energy to thrive there indeed are related items in the store, Shen Hao thought as he looked at the World Tree, still only a sapling, considering planting it on the island headquarters of the Chosen One Association. After all, this place had become the safest spot in the entire world. And it also had significant room for expansion. However, there was no rush to make a decision right now. Shen Hao looked towards the second reward. [Name: Sky Barrier] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 20 (40)] [Comprised of a total of one hundred and eight towers, capable of forming a massive barrier that covers the entire planet when necessary, possessing potent defensive power against external attacks.] [Note: Sky Barrier will consume immense energy, and the characteristics of the energy will also affect the barriers strength.] This reward was straightforward but also surprised Shen Hao. Previously on the Sitis planet, several civilizations from Planet No.5 had been captured during this period and interrogated; not much intelligence was extracted, but even from these few pieces of information, the situation did not look optimistic. The civilization on Planet No.5 claimed themselves as Desert Tower. This was a translated name. It was not the name of a species, but the name of a governing body, originally meaning Tower in the Desert, carrying connotations of salvation and singularity. The Desert Tower was a typical authoritative institution that had controlled the entire civilization through a war four hundred years ago and then monopolized technological development, achieving absolute control over all individuals through implantable mechanical transformations. Ordinary low-level individuals, even lacked the privilege to experience emotions. Although it was an instinct of life, it was suppressed by the chip in their minds. For the high-levels of the Desert Tower, ordinary people in the civilization were merely cheap and handy machines, a situation that had not changed even after the opening of the Extraordinary Path. Facing such a civilization, peace was indeed a minuscule probability. Unfortunately, humans were struggling to establish an absolute defense line in outer space to prevent enemies from threatening their Mother Planet with deadly weapons of mass destruction. And the Sky Barrier undoubtedly greatly reduced the threat! This was extremely important in the context of the Desert Tower civilization. At this moment, Shen Hao even felt somewhat relieved that there was a Ranking Reward Hack. Otherwise, if he really had to choose between these two rewards, he would probably have a difficult time deciding for a while. And he understood why ranking rewards were seen as the hope for some weaker civilizations to turn the tables in adversity! They were all high-quality Golden Legendary treasures! In terms of quality and level, they even greatly surpassed the Mage Tower structure he had drawn during the last Civilization Trial settlement! However, one was a Civilization Reward, and the other a personal reward, so they couldnt be simply compared. Shen Hao then looked at the last item. [Name: Life Element Environment] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 10 (40)] [This reward belongs to the Extraordinary Elements; its level is equal to the worlds Extraordinary Element Level. Under this element, most extraterrestrial lives can largely ignore the discomfort caused by air, environment, gravity, etc., and have the opportunity to survive.] [Note 1: This element has self-limiting properties; exceeding limits will also result in death.] [Note 2: Your world will be suitable for most species, but be careful, this may also attract the coveting of other civilizations!] This reward Shen Hao took a slight breath inwardly. Just from the name, he couldnt tell the specific use of the reward at first. But now he knew. This was an extraordinary element that could allow outsiders to adapt to their world as well! This was equally important! After all, from the current situation, for a civilization to quickly become powerful, conquering, absorbing, and controlling other civilizations was essential. Like the Siti people, they were already very similar to humans, but upon arriving at their planet, they still needed breathing masks. They would be uncomfortable in many places. It might be manageable in the short term, but in the long term, it would undoubtedly affect these civilizations sense of belonging to this planet. How could they compete with the freedom of their own Mother Planet if even the air wasnt theirs? Originally, Shen Hao thought that this problem could only be solved with the continuous increase in the average Extraordinary Level of individuals, through the growing strength of the individuals themselves, but unexpectedly, this ranking reward had resolved it directly! Three rewards, and there isnt one I wouldnt want; good thing I had the hack, Shen Hao couldnt help feeling relieved once again. The hack was indeed well implemented! These three rewards would enhance the strength of the Human Civilization substantially in various aspects. Though he didnt know what the second and third place rewards were, they must not be too bad either; given the situation, the ranking settlement next month was likely to be even more intense! But no matter what, Shen Hao must secure first place! With the effect of the Ranking Reward Hack, the value of this first place was extremely high! Its time to see what the personal first-place reward is, Shen Hao, filled with anticipation, opened the individual leaderboard. A settlement notification appeared. [In this Civilization Trials first ranking settlement, you have achieved the first place on the Chosen One leaderboard] [You can choose any three of the following rewards] [1, Custom Golden Legendary Professional Equipment x2] [2, Golden Legendary Ability Ball Experience Pack x100] [3, Ability Bar x1] Compared to the Civilization Reward, the Chosen One ranking rewards were simpler and easier to understand. However, Shen Hao hadnt expected that ranking rewards would also include the opportunity to obtain an ability bar. Even just one was quite rare. The other two rewards were equally impressive. The Golden Legendary Ability Ball Experience Pack equated to a hundred ability balls with the ability None, significantly increasing the level of abilities. Its important to remember that abilities, unlike talents, could only be upgraded through the investment of the same type of ability balls, or the same type of Secondary Ability Balls. Even with Shen Hao using a hack, getting the same type of ability balls was not so easy. This would still be a substantial expenditure. And if this reward were converted into points, without the hack, it would undoubtedly amount to an astronomical figure! Even with Shen Haos hack, it still held considerable value! Chapter 150 - 150: Emperor Profession Exclusive Equipment! Chapter 150: Chapter 150: Emperor Profession Exclusive Equipment! After all, having one hundred Golden Legendary Abilities is beneficial, but having one hundred of the same Golden Legendary Abilities, is incredibly difficult. Shen Hao had not yet managed to discover all the Golden Legendary Abilities; new abilities were continuously appearing. The Civilization Trial encompassed domains that seemed inexhaustible. Shen Hao was extremely satisfied with this reward; it was hugely useful for him! What remained were the Golden Legendary Profession Exclusive Equipment. And directly two pieces! ... Customized equipment? It does seem interesting. If random pieces of equipment were involved, then even Golden Legendary ones werent particularly valuable. After all, at the Level 20 Mall, the Equipment Forging function had already been enabled. With clear probabilities set, as long as enough points were invested, one could always have a chance to obtain Golden Legendary Level equipment. But customized Profession Exclusive Equipment was different. Shen Haos Emperor profession was unique. According to the Civilization Trial, no one else past or future would have the same profession. Customized Profession Exclusive Equipment under such circumstances would certainly contain the Civilization Trials assessment of the Emperor profession. This should significantly aid Shen Hao in exploring and controlling this profession. At that moment, Shen Hao directly began his first customization attempt. [Please choose the desired type of equipment] [Defense][Attack][Functional][Comprehensive] Shen Hao pondered momentarily and chose functional. For him, whether it was defense or attack, those were secondary, as can be seen from the Chosen One rankings; no Chosen One at his level was more powerful! Not even close! As for comprehensive, as the name suggests, it consists of both attack and defense, and for Shen Hao, that also seemed somewhat lacking. Better to try functional. [Please choose one of the following primary directions] [Control][Cultivation][Observation][Rescue][Comprehensive] Theres also a comprehensive option under functional types? Shen Hao hesitated this time; these directions all seemed fine. In the end, he directly chose comprehensive. [Please select a main appearance] [Weapon][Armor][Tool][Other] This one was easier to understand; Shen Hao pondered for a moment and directly chose [Tool]. After all, since he chose functionality, weapons or armor didnt seem quite right. [Customizing, please wait] Just three choices led to this display. It seems that although its called customization, theres still an element of randomness, Shen Hao whispered to himself. He did not have to wait long; in just a moment, amidst dazzling, magnificent golden light, a piece of equipment materialized directly on the interface. The appearance slightly stunned Shen Hao. Because, it was distinctly a golden throne! Yes, a throne. It wasnt large, just big enough for one person to sit, with armrests on both sides, a very high back, and a clear engraving on top, precisely the one representing Shen Haos previous Power Projection! A golden base with black-gold patterns, adorned as if a vast river of stars were flowing across it. The overall design was not flashy but quite simple; however, just looking at it, one could feel a pressure coming forth. This pressure, Shen Hao was very familiar with. It was highly similar to his Dominator Pressure, yet seemed to blend in the majesty of a ruler. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Hao was quite pleased with the appearance. He directly looked at the detailed introduction. [Name: Emperors Throne] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 17 (50)] [Belongs to the throne of the Emperor, only a Chosen One of the Emperor profession is qualified to sit, when seated, will greatly strengthen the Emperors control over the entire civilization. One can see any place within the civilizations territory and can send consciousness to descend at any time, while also strengthening all authority within the territory.] [Note 1: Equipment level will increase along with the Emperors level.] [Note 2: More functions can be freely explored and improved.] Indeed comprehensively functional, Shen Hao looked at the simple introduction, and it did not fall short of his expectations. One could only say, this item was indeed formidable. However, its actual effect still needed to be seen. Shen Hao directly summoned the equipment. The moment it appeared in front of him, it felt even more magnificent than it seemed in the illustrations. And that familiar, comforting feeling continuously enveloped him. This was not only due to a similar pressure but also because Shen Hao could clearly feel that this piece of equipment not only belonged to him but also to their civilization! He could even see more details on the back, minute patterns, also depicting many events from their entire civilizations history to the present. It even included some myths! Shen Hao was among them, seeing a picture that clearly represented the Suiren Clan starting a fire by drilling wood. On the other side, there was also the story of Prometheus stealing fire! Just from a cultural standpoint, this equipment would possess a unique status! Shen Hao slowly exhaled, turned around, and sat on it. He wasnt sure if it was an illusion, but at that moment, he even felt as if he were to shoulder the entire civilization. But soon, he was stunned by the surging tight connection that came flowing in. The Emperors power did not come from the civilization, what the civilization could increase was his rate of power growth. Previously, with each massive consumption of points, the power of the civilization continued to enhance, and so did Shen Haos rate of power growth. He didnt even need to use any high-level resources, and he had quickly reached Level 17. And at the moment he sat down, he could clearly feel that his power growth rate had instantly soared by more than double! Level 18 is also just within reach now, Shen Hao was quite surprised. But that wasnt all. In the past, he could vaguely project a strand of his consciousness by the call of some people, seeing what was actually happening. But now, it was just a thought, and the images directly appeared in his mind. Those were the people who were struggling to build on the front lines, Cultivators who were waving the Ten Thousand Soul Banner and still trying hard to clear the Undead, and also workers who were fully engaged in production on the assembly line. Even people like Karla, who were celebrating the human civilizations first victory in the settlement with the people, could be seen clearly. Perhaps he couldnt reach every place in the world yet, but undeniably, he could see the places he wanted to see in the shortest possible time! If I keep growing like this, wouldnt I really be omnipresent? Shen Hao pondered with a slight smile, not minding it much. From the moment he got the cheat, the moment he acquired the Sovereign, he was very clear about his future, his pursuit. Just as he said to everyone that day. He wanted to become the Savior of the entire civilization. Now, he was merely getting continuously closer to that step. Hmm? Shen Hao suddenly sensed something, looked up, and gazed at outer space, the Planet No.6 that was to the left and right of Planet No.3, equally close to them. A new transcendent fluctuation was coming from this planet. But it was not an exploration like before, rather, it was conveying a message. The content of which, Shen Hao obtained immediately. Interesting, he murmured with a slight rise of his eyebrows, with peaceful intentions, hoping to deepen understanding, to cope with the crisis together? Indeed, the transmitted information contained a lot of content, there were introductions about themselves, as well as their greetings to them. But overall, the expressed meaning was just one. Deepen understanding, cope with the crisis together. From the current situation, only the Siti Civilization, which ranked last in performance value, was negative. The rest, even the civilization ranked eighth, were positive. This represented that they were still holding on, not like the Siti Civilization, which was heading towards destruction without any resistance. Under these circumstances, such a message that seemed to be with a friendly attitude indeed deserved attention. Moreover, apart from those two unknown planets behind the sun, Planet No.6 and Planet One were the largest. Their volumes were several times the size of the Human Mother Planet, not to mention their surface area. This represented abundant resources, a large population. Adding to that, the strength they showed from their performance values in the Extraordinary Domain not to be underestimated. Ranking first in performance values only indicated their success in combating trials, it did not mean that their strength was definitely the strongest. The Global United Front has also received the intelligence, Shen Hao looked towards the Global United Fronts display. An emergency meeting had already been called. He was not in a hurry to decide anything, but looked at the remaining equipment slot. After experiencing the functional potency, this time, he decided to choose Attack! Yes, it was attack. Because Shen Hao had realized through the Emperors Throne that maybe the power of this custom equipment would far exceed his initial expectations. Perhaps his current power was strong enough within the civilization, but with attack-oriented equipment, it would undoubtedly enhance significantly. Maybe, it could even pose a threat to other civilizations. If so, the significance would be completely different. The reason for not choosing defense was naturally because he already had the Sky Barrier, and his personal safety was obviously not so easily threatened. After choosing [Attack], new options appeared. [Please choose the following main direction] [Strength][Distance][Range][Comprehensive] Shen Hao blinked his eyes, without any hesitation, directly chose [Distance]! He chose weapon type, specifically targeting other civilizations. Even if not within reach, but coupled with the powerful observation capability of the Emperors Throne, it should be enough for him to deal with enemies within the planet. The next moment, it seemed he directly skipped choosing the appearance. The same dazzling and grandeur light appeared in front of him. That was a scepter! A scepter that looked like a long spear, understated yet luxurious, and like the Emperors Throne, contained a unique suppression! Chapter 151 - 151: Where the Scepter Points, There Lies the Territory! Chapter 151: Chapter 151: Where the Scepter Points, There Lies the Territory! Shen Hao was quite pleased with its appearance. He hardly had any need for close combat, even if he were provided with a knife or a sword, they would more likely be used merely as ornaments. He then directly checked the system information. [Name: Emperors Scepter] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 17 (50)] ... [A scepter exclusive to the Emperor profession, with spatial attributes, it embodies imperial authority and can tear through space, directly reaching distant lands with immense power! It can also open teleportation channels! Enabling the Emperors warriors to expand territories and wage war afar!] [Note: Where the scepter goes, the land becomes the crowns!] The moment Shen Hao saw the system information, his attention was immediately captured by the words teleportation channel. It could open a teleportation channel? Could it open a channel to other planets? If it really could, then this scepters functionality would be far more crucial than martial force! You must understand, transportation is critical for a civilization, especially in external matters. The reason that the various civilizations have been able to maintain a semblance of peace is largely due to the limitations of space transportation capability! If one could truly deploy troops to other planets, that would undoubtedly grant a significant strategic advantage! Shen Hao raised his hand, and the next moment, a two-meter-long scepter appeared before him. Like the Emperors Throne, it was intertwined with black and gold, simple in style, but filled with an oppressive might unique to Shen Hao; even the scepters might was a notch above the rest. Even without grasping it, Shen Hao felt that the scepter was an extension of his own power! His power could attach to the scepter without any hindrance! Even across thousands of miles or even farther, it was all the same! His consciousness could also attach to the scepter at any time. To see the scepter is to see the Emperor? Shen Hao murmured to himself, as if he had begun to understand a bit of the core design of this equipment. The so-called power of space was simply there to deepen his connection with it. However, at that moment, Shen Hao had already mastered the full capabilities of the scepter. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But he was slightly disappointed. Indeed, it could open a rapid passage, but not like a door as Shen Hao had imagined. Instead, it enveloped certain individuals with a unique force and teleported them alongside the scepter. That meant, to transport a group of people each time, substantial power would need to be consumed. The farther the distance, the more people, the greater the consumption. At the current stage, it was fine to bring a few powerful beings along with the scepter, but directly deploying an army was almost impossible. But the future held promise. Shen Hao sat on the Emperors Throne, the scepter floating quietly beside him. After pondering for a moment, he contacted Dong Gong directly. It wasnt through using a communication device as before; his voice appeared right next to Dong Gongs ear at that moment. Dong Gong was in a meeting, discussing information received from Planet No. 6 with some people. When Shen Haos voice emerged, Dong Gong was a tad surprised. But he quickly realized something and stood up to reply softly, President. The next moment, the previously heated discussion in the meeting went silent. Everyone turned to look at Dong Gong. The ranking rewards have been fully claimed, yielding a substantial harvest, Shen Hao briefly mentioned the rewards and then continued, The World Tree will take root across the entire planet, it can be planted anywhere, but for the Sky Barriers one hundred and eight towers, youll need to select the locations and clear space for them. Understood, Dong Gong replied without betraying any emotion, though he could hardly conceal his delight. This was indeed great news! Frankly, the Analysis Department had certain predictions about the ranking rewards, unanimously believing that they wouldnt be minor and that they would definitely aid in combating the Trial. However, the level of opulence greatly exceeded expectations! All three rewards were incredibly important! Securing first place could indeed significantly alleviate the Trial crisis! Though not for the first time, Dong Gong once again felt fortunate to have Shen Hao on their side. He immediately switched to another meeting, quickly planning the ground layout for the Sky Barrier while simultaneously, Shen Hao took out the World Tree. As a Legendary Treasure, the World Tree was indeed no ordinary thing. Even now, as just a half-meter-tall sapling, one could feel an incredibly rich life force emanating from it. Whether the branches or the green leaves, they had a crystal-like quality, as if it wasnt just a tree but a kind of precious artwork. What was even more astonishing were its roots. Shen Hao had initially thought that the World Trees roots would grow into the soil like an ordinary tree, spreading throughout the entire world. But it was only now that he discovered the roots of the World Tree were not actually solid but rather an illusory energy, rooted in the void. As soon as it was taken out, it began to grow slowly, continuously delving into the essence of this world. It truly could be planted anywhere. After some contemplation, Shen Hao still decided to plant it on the island where the Chosen One Associations headquarters were located. There was no other reason, this place was already the safest in the world. Even without Shen Hao present, the Mage Tower and the many powerful Chosen Ones who returned for rest would be able to protect this place to the greatest extent. Moreover, this island had a lot of room for expansion. In the future, it could possibly become a new continent. Shen Hao found a location not far behind the Mage Tower, near the entrance to the Pocket World Blessed Land on the island, and gently placed it on the ground. In an instant, the roots kept extending, and the earth seemed to help it grow even more while it kept drawing in the Extraordinary Elements from the air. In just a few breaths time, it had grown nearly a meter tall. Shen Hao thought for a moment and took out some Life Spring. This was a white item from the Level 21 system mall, considered the most valuable item infused with Life Force. Just a few drops could restore a severely injured ordinary person to their healthiest state. The moment it was poured out, the World Tree began to grow wildly. It quickly reached two meters, three meters By the time Shen Hao had poured out more than a dozen bottles, spending several hundred million points, he could clearly feel the roots of the World Tree reaching deeply into the entire world. Everywhere they went, trees and grasslands that should have been frozen and utterly destroyed by blizzards, and even a few animals, seemed to recover a bit of vitality. This was something that only Shen Hao, as an Emperor, could perceive. But Shen Hao clearly understood that once the snowstorm passed, the power of the World Tree would truly burst forth, and their entire planet might become even more prosperous! Its absorbing quite quickly, Shen Hao pondered for a moment and then gave instructions to assign several Chosen Ones with Talents related to life to take special care of it. Now, including the Chosen Ones from the Siti people, the number of Chosen Ones in the entire civilization had surpassed twenty thousand. For the vast base of the civilization, this was still pitifully small, but when gathered together, it was also a not insignificant force. After dozens of minutes, the reply from Dong Gong arrived swiftly as well. The site for the Sky Barrier Tower had been determined, and personnel were being urgently dispatched to clear it. At this moment, the average temperature on the surface of the earth had already dropped to around minus twenty degrees Celsius. With the help of rapidly produced cold-weather equipment and a certain level of Transcendent Cultivation, most people were still able to live in such an environment. However, leaving the cities with high-rise buildings, the snow and cold winds could pose a deadly threat just as easily. Therefore, such tasks had to be given to Chosen Ones or Cultivators with strong abilities. Karla, Al, and others had received this task. We are heading ten kilometers away, to clear a circular area with a diameter of three hundred meters in that forest, the person in charge told Karla, then paused and suddenly smiled, Oh, right, they said you can now go without wearing breathing masks. Hm? Karla paused when she heard the translation. But without any hesitation, she reached out and removed her mask directly. She took a deep breath. Then, to her surprise, she found that the slight suffocation she originally felt had truly vanished without a trace! This is She looked at the person in charge, somewhat excited. Its one of the rewards for ranking first in civilization, youre quite lucky, the person in charge smiled and said. Thats great! Karla even breathed greedily, disregarding the chill of the air completely. She understood what this meant for the Siti people! Previously, wearing a mask always felt like interfacing with the world through a barrier. She believed that she wasnt the only Siti who felt this way, and that mask seemed to constantly remind them that they were outsiders to this world. But now, in such a short time, breathing the air of this world, feeling everything around her with her own body, it was as if they had truly been accepted here! Karla was so moved, tears fell from her eyes. Alright, alright, the task is the most important, The person in charge, a not-so-old woman, seemed somewhat helpless at this time. From her interactions over this period, she naturally understood that this Siti Queen, who supposedly had just ascended the throne not long ago, was very emotional. That was probably a common trait among artists. Yes, the task is most important! Karla took another deep breath, feeling the warmth inside overpowering the coldness of the air. She got to work and was very diligent. Upon arriving at the site, they had cleared a space as big as a small square in just half a day. Just after they reported back and moved out of the way, a towering Sky Barrier Tower suddenly appeared out of nowhere! It wasnt very large in diameter, appearing as if made from welded bespoke metal pipes, but it was incredibly high! Even Shen Hao was a bit surprised by the height of each tower, all exceeding three thousand meters! Truly reaching for the skies! Chapter 152 - 152: The Powerful Magic Civilization Chapter 152: Chapter 152: The Powerful Magic Civilization Unapologetically, these towers would have been considered a grand engineering feat among the previous Human Civilization. Over a hundred towers, each rising three thousand meters high, were scattered across the entire world, observable even from outer space. In fact, as these towers had emerged, something indeed was discovered on Planet No.6 at this time. It was a vast Floating City. As the collective effort of an entire species over a thousand years and three to four generations, Sky Vault City was not only a symbol of the species unified authority but also a Holy Land for all Magic Users seeking convergence. Here, the pinnacle of the entire species wisdom converged. ... This naturally included space exploration devices. Since the start of the Trial, they had been closely and continuously Observing the situation of several nearby civilizations. And at this moment, The Sages Council, symbolizing the pinnacle of the species authority, was convened once again. In the center of Sky Vault City, inside the immensely vast Sage Hall, fourteen Sages stood at fourteen positions, with gigantic sculptures representing each of them behind. In appearance, they were more similar to Humans, except for their snow-white skin which bore faint green lines, easily reminiscent of a species from fantasythe Elves. This is the latest situation observed by the Heavenly Eye'', said an elderly voice as a large projection appeared in the center of the hall. It was a planet enveloped in white. It was indeed the Mother Planet of humans. As the projection of the planet was further enlarged, everyone could clearly see the towers that kept emerging, striking the sky like drawn swords. We dare not probe too deeply. A new Revelation once again tells us that there is an incredibly terrifying presence on this planet, terrifying to the extent that even a slight glimpse can shatter the Revelation., the elderly voice spoke again. The one who spoke was Leman, the leader among the fourteen Sages. Although the fourteen Sages were equal in status, if one were to choose a Great Sage, it would undoubtedly be Leman. For he was the first Sage and now the oldest Sky Spirit Grand Mage. Indeed, this species identified themselves as the Sky Spirit Clan, implying they were the favored children of the heavens, and this self-designation was indeed apt for this world. The Sky Spirit Clan were not the only intelligent species in this world from the beginning. Because the world was simply too vast. However, compared to other species, they naturally possessed powerful Magic Talents and had an extended lifespan of five hundred human years, with some powerful Magic Users even living longer. But their prolonged lifespan also diminished their species desire to reproduce. A gestation period that lasted twenty years made many who were consumed by magic unwilling to waste time. Until three thousand years ago, one of the greatest forebears of the Sky Spirit Clan created a reproduction magic called Life Cradle, allowing the Sky Spirit People to gestate new life externally, and although such life was not as powerful as the original Sky Spirit People, it still possessed a lifespan of three hundred years, far exceeding that of other species. The surge in population rapidly increased the strength of the entire Sky Spirit Clan, forcing them to expand further for more resources, gradually spreading their presence across the world. Until a thousand years ago, when they completely dominated every corner of this planet. All beings lay prostrate at the feet of the Sky Spirit Clan. They had no rivals and it should have stayed that way until the Civilization Trial emerged. At this moment, facing the warning tone of Leman, a younger female voice rang out. Leman, but they do not seem powerful, said a young and beautiful Sky Spirit person, her eyes and hair color different from other Sky Spirit People, both pure white. Her gaze was focused on the projection in front of her. Their cities lack the spiritual light of magic power; they are poor in resources, faced with storms, they can only build primitive high walls. Even if there really is a lucky one who obtains a strong Talent, is it really worth our attention, even worth sending an invitation? This statement seemed to receive quite a bit of support. Some Sages did not speak, but they had already conveyed their stance. Until Leman, his eyes now somewhat cloudy, focused on this young newly-appointed Sage. Amamin, you too are a lucky one; you should know the power of a strong Talent, Lemans elderly voice carried even greater authority, Dont forget the lesson from the first Trial. Arrogance will bring our civilization a painful price. Amamin did not speak. She acknowledged Lemans words, but some things were not so easily changed. As one of the rare native Sky Spirit People of this era, she was born with extraordinary Talent, reaching the pinnacle of research in defensive magic at a young age, and after the advent of the Civilization Trial, she had even received a Purple Epic Level Talent! The entire civilization had only two so far! During the last Trial, we indeed paid a price for our arrogance, and we should learn from that lesson, another voice suddenly appeared. Had we not overlooked the disease, we should have passed the Trial quickly; past understandings no longer apply now. With these words, the tone was set. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The last Trial had been a mysterious and powerful virus that swept through them. As early as 1,300 years ago, the Sky Spirit People had essentially eradicated all diseases caused by viruses, and their most powerful healing magic was sufficient to purify all viruses. Thus, even when there were some troubling trends with the virus, they still did not pay much attention. In the end, they lost a full ten percent of their population in this disaster! It was an exceedingly dangerous ratio, with the infected even surpassing half. The destruction of the civilization was nearly within sight. If they hadnt found a way at the last minute, the death rate would have rapidly soared in a short time. This indeed made the invincible Sky Spirit People for thousands of years feel the danger of extinction. Regardless, the distance between us is laid out here, Leman spoke again, The strength of that mysterious powerful being might surpass ours, and we should prioritize peace. But before that, we need to understand them further, another sage spoke up, turning to another person, Hughes, whats the situation with the undead in that civilization? There were fourteen sages gathered this time, and it was not just to discuss the new, unknown towers appearing on the human planet. In fact, they highly suspected that the terrifying strong being hinted at in the Revelation was the top-ranked Chosen One. Only a performance value several times greater could bring such a terrifying revelation. In fact, during this period, apart from sending that previous message representing friendship, they had been very cautiously probing that planet in various ways. And this gathering was because the sage named Hughes had received intelligence. I briefly probed the aura of the Undead World; it is very strong, not weaker than ours, Hughes, shrouded in a black cloak and emitting a cold aura similar to that of the undead, paused for a moment before continuing in a hoarse voice, However, I did not observe any extraordinarily powerful undead on the surface, nor were there any groups. Either all the undead are hiding in the Undead World or have always been kept within a safe number Just these words alone made all fourteen sages wear a solemn expression. Even including the inwardly proud Amamin. For them, although the current cold wave and blizzards were equally troublesome, there were also strategies to cope with them. They could create large-scale defensive magic capable of surrounding cities. Although the citys temperature continued to drop, at least with the combination of other magics, they could survive. But the undead, those unprecedentedly powerful creatures, were too terrifying. Especially their horrifying growth rate. Some cities had even been completely overrun, with intelligent undead kings leading large numbers of undead and occupying their cities, growing stronger at a frightening rate. This was the real natural disaster, the real crisis. Therefore, it was hard for them to imagine that a civilization that seemed only capable of resisting storms with large city walls had managed to suppress the undead. Perhaps, this is precisely what that powerful being has brought, Leman said in an aged voice. I propose that we deepen our contact further; it might be dangerous, but we cannot remain ignorant about them. Agreed. Agreed. Agreed. Opposed. I also oppose, spoke Amamin at this moment, her eyebrows slightly furrowed as she continued, Although the undead are terrifying, we are not without hope of defeating them; however, this civilization struggles even with blizzards. Once contact deepens, they might seek our help. Frankly speaking, the disadvantages outweigh the benefits. Exactly, another sage who seemed supportive of Amamins argument added, Just one strong being, perhaps powerful enough, could be dragged down by a weak civilization and might not be able to protect its people from blizzards. Once they learn of our strength, there is a great chance that they might threaten us with their individual power. Sending a message of peace is enough; we should focus on our own Trial. No, at this distance, we will inevitably make contact sooner or later, Lets then talk about it when the time comes; we dont need to assist other civilizations. The sages clearly had some disagreement. But that was the necessity of the Sages Council. This was also one of the most precious legacies left by the former sage who once ruled over the entire Sky Spirit Clan, ensuring the unity of the Sky Spirit Clan while also ensuring the decentralization of power. Chapter 153 - 153: Are You Still Threatened by the Undead? Chapter 153: Chapter 153: Are You Still Threatened by the Undead? ` In the final vote, the fourteen Sages encountered an awkward voting ratio. Seven to seven. Half of the Sages believed that they should deepen the connection as soon as possible, while the other half believed that since a friendly attitude had already been conveyed, there was no need to seek further contact in the short term. It was sufficient to wait for a reply and keep a close watch. Since the final vote resulted in a tie, the matter had to be set aside, and, in the end, it was the opposition that saw their outcome prevail. We need a new Sage, Leman immediately added, In the past, we were accustomed to careful and slow actions, but with the Trial approaching fiercely, we need greater efficiency. Any delay could lead to a heavy price. ... On this point, there were not many objectionsten votes in favor. The discussion about the selection of a new Sage subsequently began. Meanwhile, in human civilization, the Global Unified Association quickly determined a course of action in response to the friendly message from Planet No.6. We have decided to respond actively and dispatch an envoy to deepen our understanding, Dong Gong reported to Shen Hao, Although we have little intelligence at the moment, several points can be made clear. It is likely a world that primarily follows the path of magic and is resource-rich. It could form a good complement to us. If we can launch economic, technical, and even military cooperation, it could bring immense benefits to both sides. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, this was an easily observable fact. Such a civilization, likely heavily steeped in magic, could significantly compensate for humanitys own shortcomings in the magic realm if a close relationship could truly be established. Moreover, considering the size of the planet, its natural resources were certainly exceptionally abundant, especially some rare magic resources. More importantly, deepening ties and cooperation could also provide a significant advantage when facing other civilizations. The more alliances, the fewer enemies. With multiple interests at stake, and facing a civilization that had initiated friendly communication, making this choice was not difficult. Naturally, Shen Hao had no objections. For him, he was actually quite hopeful of gaining more allies. On one hand, it could better withstand the Trial, and on the other, it could further enhance its strength through cooperation and exchanges. And so, an official response was sent out promptly. The method chosen was not radio, but magic as well. Within the Level 21 Mall, both magic and cultivation had reached another phase of advancement compared to the over 10 levels. This was already the Extraordinary Third Stage. This kind of large-scale, long-distance magic communication naturally existed. In comparison to technological means like radio, the greatest convenience was that it required no translation. It could precisely transmit the necessary communication directly into the consciousness of living beings, making it more suitable for initial interactions between different civilizations. Somewhat unexpectedly, although the other side had sent the message first, it took a full three days after humanity responded to receive a reply, accepting and welcoming the dispatch of envoys from human civilization. Thats right, it took three days! In those three days, the first batch of people had already settled into the Underground City, and a large number of production industries were also moved there. Additionally, the construction of the second batch of 632 Underground Cities began, and various superior technologies and equipment from the Level 21 Mall were transported to various places, quickly increasing the civilizations strength. Even the recently planted World Tree had grown to twenty meters tall. Under the looming crisis of the Civilization Trial, three days were enough to witness many changes. This also made some people realize that this civilization might not be as enthusiastic as they first thought. However, regardless, since the other side had agreed, the diplomatic mission still had to be formed. Yang Jun participated once again, but this time they also dispatched Liu Ruoxi and part of the magic professionals among the Chosen Ones. With Liu Ruoxi and Yang Juns complementary offensive and defensive capabilities, their safety could be ensured to the greatest extent. Of course, a larger guarantee still rested with Shen Hao. Although he did not go, and did not imbue power into these two individuals as he did before, he was now able to maintain constant attention, and at this distance, he was also capable of providing interstellar support in an instant through the Emperors Scepter. No matter what situation was inside that planet, he believed they could ensure the safety of the envoy. The envoy was dispatched swiftly. With the major upgrade of the mall, the technological domain of the Space Shuttle had undergone tremendous changes. This one was a standard Space Battleship, equipped not only with high-powered anti-gravity engines but also with immensely powerful energy weapons, as well as a protection field. Although it was only of White Level, its shape, size, and functions were already quite impressive. Whats moreChosen Ones could inspect the level of the products. Wanting to engage in trade with others, one needed to show their capabilities. The Mall at Level 21 was truly unique during this Civilization Trial. Simply using some of the products from within the mall for trade was an offer most civilizations could not refuse. This time is comparatively normal for a diplomatic mission. Standing on the spaceship, Yang Jun looked out at the planet that was drawing ever closer, and said with a smile to Shen Qian, You can perform normally now. ` We still dont know the specific situation of this civilization, said Shen Qian, shaking his head with a rather serious expression. Unlike last time, they had investigated the Siti Civilization thoroughly before heading out. This time, they were indeed somewhat in the dark. Its not that they hadnt explored, but when they were unclear about the other partys methods, they had to be careful in their exploration. The same was true for the other side. Aside from the first time when they conducted extensive probes into the magical domain, such exploration had never appeared again. Clearly, they had realized the strength of humanity, and that recognition formed the basis of peace. As the spaceship rapidly approached, the massive planet also gradually came into clear view in front of the envoy team. It was indeed a planet brimming with life. Even now, covered in snow and ice, the hint of green beneath the frost could not be concealed. The huge trees frozen in time exuded a unique grandeur during such times. But what truly caught the eye were the giant cities wrapped in red protective shields scattered across the land. Is this their way of resisting the cold snaps and blizzards? mumbled Yang Jun, his expression turning grave. As powerful Transcendents, they could naturally feel how astonishing the magic power contained within those protective shields was. The quality might not be very high, but the quantity was indeed exaggerated. If transformed into an attack method and unleashed, it could even flatten a city to the ground. This made them clearly recognize that magic was not merely a personal form of Extraordinary Power. It could also serve as a facility, belonging to everyone. The landing coordinates have been sent over, reported someone. Its a huge city called Ogen. The image of the city appeared on the projection screen as well. It was indeed a vast city, built between valleys. As far as the eye could see, the entire city spanned over a hundred kilometers, and the massive magical protection field even enveloped the valleys, enclosing the green giant trees and the Winged Dragons soaring in the sky within ita sight still full of vitality, as if existing in a world separate from the snow and ice outside. Just this single city was home to tens of millions of people. As the spaceship truly neared, the shocking spectacle of a different civilization came face to face with them. The distinct architectural style, the magicians shuttling back and forth above the city, and the giant orange barrier radiating light and heatall unabashedly displayed a strong and prosperous civilization for all to see. Everyone realized that even with Shen Hao, human civilization was not considered strong in this Civilization Trial. However, confidence still remained, as Shen Hao was humanitys greatest confidence. At this moment, the arrival of the spaceship also attracted many curious gazes, with magicians floating in mid-air turning their heads to look at this sizable spaceship, many showing expressions of surprise and curiosity. It was not until a voice echoed throughout the city that these people showed understanding, their eyes filled with even more curiosity. With the aid of translation magic, Shen Qian and others also understood the meaning of the voice. It was explaining their origins to the citys inhabitants, telling them there was no need for panic. It seems were not valued very highly, said Shen Qian, his gaze lowered. Indeed, Yang Jun said, frowning slightly. Not until their arrival was the news conveyed to the people in the city, which undoubtedly indicated a lack of importance. And the events that had transpired prior only confirmed this once again. Although a formidable Guard Team had come to welcome them on the plaza, the person leading them merely introduced himself as the deputy to the city lord. As representatives of another civilization, were they only being received by the deputy of a city? Please accept our apologies, said this Sky Spirit called Siger, expressing regret at the earliest possible moment according to the customs of the Sky Spirit People. These days, the scourge of the Undead is escalating, with most cities threatened by them, including ours. The city lord is busy dealing with this. However, envoys need not worryOgen City is one of the strongest cities of the Sky Spirit People, and you will be absolutely safe here. I see, the Undead? said Shen Qian, maintaining his smile but artfully displaying a hint of surprise, Does your civilization, which follows the path of magic, also endure threats from the Undead? Siger was taken aback. Though a high-status noble, he was clearly unaware that The Sages Council had only recently learned this information. But the implications of this statement told a different story The envoys civilization was also plagued by those powerful Undead, yet they had been contained? If your civilization requires it, we would be happy to offer some experience, Shen Qian continued with a smile. Our civilization has completely resolved the risks posed by the Undead. Chapter 154 - 154: Protect the Delegation! Chapter 154: Chapter 154: Protect the Delegation! The guess was confirmed, and even though Siger had received elite education as a noble, at this moment, he still couldnt fully control his expression. Completely eradicated the Undead? They naturally understood the horror of the Undead! Any person who died would swiftly transform into an Undead, and then, within just a few short days, become incredibly powerful, capable of appearing from anywhere at any time! After the birth of the Undead King, it was even possible to trigger a large-scale Undead calamity. When countless powerful Undead appeared, even for a Magician Legion, it was a huge disaster! Moreover, these Undead could not be driven by other Undead; forceful control would lead to death! Siger simply could not imagine how this Envoy, reportedly from a neighboring planet, claimed they had completely solved the issue with the Undead? ... However, Siger was at least aware of the importance of not showing weakness during diplomatic processes. At the moment, he forcibly controlled his emotions and maintained a smile, saying, Thank you for your kindness, but please trust in the strength of the Sky Spirit Civilization. Please, follow me, the City Lord has prepared a grand dinner for you all. Thank you. Shen Qians expression did not change, nor did he feel disheartened. He had already caught the slight changes in the others expressions before. He knew that this Sky Spirit Person, even by human aesthetic standards, was very handsome, was not as calm inside as he appeared. This actually brought more confidence to Shen Qians heart. For the first contact between two civilizations, every word and gesture conveyed information and intelligence to each other. The diplomatic confrontation had actually begun from the moment they met. Accompanied by the Guard Team, Shen Qian and the others boarded a specially made Magic Flying Car, slowly moving towards the City Lord Mansion at the city center, clearly observing everything inside the city, including the curious looks of other Sky Spirit People. It can only be said, it was indeed very prosperous. Even the seemingly most ordinary Sky Spirit People on the streets were wearing fine clothes; magic was ubiquitous, and even the children running on the roads could use magic easily to control their toys. However, it was not just prosperity. Some commoners, when looking at the flying car, showed clear reverence, with some even kneeling directly on the ground. Even among the commoners, a very strict level system existed, and some had to bow their heads when speaking to others, appearing extremely respectful. This disparity in status was even evident in the clothing. Shen Qian clearly noticed that most people wore a special badge on their bodies. A badge representing the magic level? Shen Qian guessed in his heart but soon dismissed it, No, not just that, it must also represent other things. It can only be said, in this Extraordinary Civilization already possessing magic, the level system seemed even more exaggerated than the feudal period of Human Civilizations without magic! Shen Qian, well-versed in history and proficient in sociology, clearly understood what this strict hierarchy would bring. Arrogance! Yes, arrogance. People are used to looking down on others; there is no concept of equality for those of different levels, which undoubtedly fosters an inherent arrogance. At least until they regard you as someone of equal status, they will always look down upon you. Is this why they seem not to hold us in high regard? Shen Qian pondered in his heart. However, Sky Spirit Civilization had previously sent them a message of friendship. This indicated that there must be something within their civilization that the Sky Spirit People valued. With just a slight thought, Shen Qian couldnt help but smile in his heart. Does it even need guessing? The only answer is, naturally, the President. He gradually gained more confidence in his heart. At this moment, suddenly, noises of disturbance started emerging from some areas nearby, and the crowd was fleeing in panic. Please do not worry. Siger also noticed this, but his expression remained unchanged as he spoke to the Envoys delegation, Our guards are all very strong and will absolutely not let you all face any danger. He did not explain the cause of the disturbance. Indeed, there was no need for explanations, as everyone in the Envoy had already reached at least Level 10, and were Second-Order Transcendents who had undergone job change, Yang Jun and Ruoxi had even achieved Level Fifteenth; they could clearly sense the cold aura at the center of the disturbance. It was the Undead, and they were not weak! sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At least Level 8 to 9! Such numbers of Undead, if taken to Human Civilization, would also be at a cultivatable and harvestable level. Yet here, they could appear openly and bring about disturbances and even death. However, Shen Qian and the others did not make any move. At this moment, their identity as envoys, as guests, meant that taking action would instead be an offense. Moreover, all the guards wore calm expressions and showed no intention of making a move. Until their magic flying car had moved away, no one came to handle the situation; instead, some magicians at the scene were struggling to resist. However, a second disturbance followed soon after, still near the route their flying car had taken. This time, Sigers expression also changed slightly. By the time the third disturbance occurred, he finally spoke up, turning to an official behind him and saying, Have the City Guard Mages focus here first. Yes! The official quickly left, speeding off in another direction. Please accept our apologies. There will be no further undead disturbances, Siger once again said to Shen Qian. This was the second apology of the day. Siger had not expected the undead to appear repeatedly in this vicinity. However, Shen Qian detected something unusual. Is the frequency of the undead appearances different from usual? he directly asked. Certainly different. There has been a noticeable increase recently, Siger, seemingly in an attempt to salvage the citys reputation, elaborated, Previously, our City Guard Mages were sufficient to eliminate each undead before the disturbance could escalate. Before the disturbance could escalate Shen Qian and the others discerned the underlying implication of these words. In such circumstances, it seems even in the past, they could not eliminate the undead before they started to endanger lives. This would undoubtedly lead to a continuous increase in the number of undead. Eliminate one, and more die; thus, there would be even more undead. Yet, looking at Sigers demeanor, Shen Qian said nothing, his premonition becoming increasingly strong. Until the disturbance occurred once again on both sides of the road, and this time, at two places simultaneously! Shen Qian and the other members of the envoy could clearly see the chilling undead! Not just one! This time, Sigers expression finally cracked, turning extremely serious and even visibly enraged! This was a reception for envoys from other civilizations, intended to let these envoys witness the citys prosperity and their strength; it was both high-standard hospitality and a display of power! But now, this was repeatedly disrupted by these sudden appearances of the undead! It would make the envoys from Human Civilization think that their Sky Spirit Civilization was on the brink of destruction. Take action, he directly ordered the guards. These guards were indeed powerful, with two of them flying out first. They each drew their scepters from their waists, and after a brief charging period, two destructive magical bolts hit the undead, instantly shattering them amid screams. Level 10! Shen Qian and others saw it very clearly this time; these guards were all Level 10 magicians. Although Non-Chosen Ones do not have job advancements, a Level 10 magician is only one step away from the Second Stage. Currently, the Human Civilization had not yet raised a Second Stage magician. All Second-Order Transcendents were Chosen Ones! Sigers expression improved slightly, as if these actions had somewhat restored the face of the Sky Spirit Civilization. But in the next moment, his expression changed again. Not just him, the expressions of Shen Qian and others also grew more serious. For the chilly aura was spreading continuously, and one strong undead after another kept emerging. It was a large group! Sigers face even showed uncontrollable panic. Whenever a large number of undead appear, it is certainly driven by the Undead King, and these undead were targeting the envoy! Alert! Protect the envoy! he exclaimed loudly, Request backup immediately! Chapter 155 - 155: Too Strong! Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Too Strong! The Guard Teams strength was quite impressive; however, it was also essential to consider the number and power of the enemies! These undead, as far as the eye could see, not one was weak! There were even several at the Magic Master level among them. Before the Civilization Trial had begun, these had been eligible to become members of The Sages Council! By now, Siger was drenched in cold sweat, his expression extremely tense. Noble education had taught him to remain calm at all times; he did not fear death, but the current situation was different. If an envoy from Human Civilization were to die here, the consequences would be unpredictable and might even deliver a further severe blow to an entire civilization already on the brink of danger. ... That was a civilization capable of suppressing the undead! Theres no need to panic, envoys. We will certainly protect your safety, said Siger, who had already drawn his weapon and turned to speak to Shen Qian and the others. However, he saw not a hint of panic or fear in Shen Qian and the others. Even though the undead were continuously emerging, still! Mr. Siger, may we defend ourselves if necessary? Shen Qian even asked calmly. Please trust in our strength, we will not let the undead threaten you, Siger said again, but then paused briefly before adding slowly, Of course, if you feel threatened, you are welcome to take any action. We will not impose any restrictions on our guests from afar. When Siger said these last words, it was clear he had made up his mind. In fact, in the past, when foreign species came to the land of the Sky Spirit People, they were not allowed to use force. Even if the target of that force was the civilian population. But obviously, it was different now. Siger had already sensed something from the calm responses of the envoys. Especially now, as Yang Jun and Liu Ruoxi were beginning to show some of their aura, it became clear to Siger that both were strong, very powerful indeed! However, he still hoped it wouldnt come to that. If the envoys were forced to take action themselves, it would inevitably bring shame upon the Sky Spirit Clan, no matter what. Yet, in just a moment, the undead had already gathered nearly a thousand in number! Seemingly sensing the imminent reinforcements, these undead no longer intended to wait and lunged violently at the envoys Magic Flying Car! Each one exuded a bone-chilling coldness, and Cold Frost quickly formed on the ground and the buildings, with their roaring even seeming to shake the soul! The members of the Guard Team were indeed excellent warriors. Even in such a situation, they remained calm and their roles were clear. Out of over twenty of them, five held Scepters high up, which quickly burst into Magic Halos, enveloping the Magic Flying Car in a complete Magic Barrier. Moreover, the barrier emitted an intensely hot aura, clearly having a certain restraining effect on the undead. Looking at the others, their movements were simple and uniform. They continuously fired bursts of Magic Halos from their Magic Wands, hitting the undead with precision. Although it seemed far less powerful than Song Chengs Magic Missiles, each hit attack managed to annihilate an undead. And it appeared there was not much waste of magic power. Clearly, this was also a highly efficient, simple, and very effective specialized magic against the undead. They indeed have been fighting the undead for a long time and have accumulated considerable experience, a similar thought crossed the minds of Yang Jun and others. Unlike Human Civilization, in the beginning, Yang Jun and his companions had been running around, continuously slaying the undead summoned by the Ghost King, but since the appearance of the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, such tasks were primarily the responsibility of those specially hired combat personnel. Thus, in reality, Yang Jun and his companions had not had much experience fighting high-level undead. The next moment, a chilling aura burst forth instantly, striking a guard directly. He couldnt even scream before he was instantaneously turned into a lifeless ice sculpture. Its an Undead Mage! Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Siger, already highly tense, now looked even more distressed. Some undead, after regaining their consciousness, were capable of using magic just as effectively, and the power of these magics was immense, more importantly, these Undead Mages were likely Magic Masters That is, recognized by the Civilization Trial as Level 11 and above! The next moment, more attacks came from all directions; even though the Guard Team had put up protective barriers and even started to move to dodge, they still couldnt withstand these immensely powerful and exceedingly fast magical attacks! There was more than one Undead Mage! At this moment, Siger felt somewhat desperate. Although they knew that the undead calamities in various places were rapidly worsening, they hadnt known before now that so many Undead Mages had infiltrated Ogen City! Now, the time had come to pay the price! Until an attack passed right through the Magic Barrier and struck Yang Jun with precision. In that moment, Sigers heart almost seemed to stop beating! However, he soon discovered that Yang Jun was completely unharmed. A flash of golden light easily blocked an attack that could have killed any member of the Guard Team! Mr. Siger, as you can see, we have been attacked, Shen Qian said calmly, According to your previous explanation, we now recognize ourselves as threatened and are about to launch a counter-offensive, which we have now communicated to you. Yes, yes, Siger stared blankly at Yang Jun, not knowing whether it was shock or mere luck, but his body was completely drenched in sweat. The next moment, those who had gained permission stood up. Golden Light surged around Yang Jun, and in an instant, it enveloped everyone, including those guards! Some guards had even been directly hit by the increasingly dense Undead Magic, but they, who should have died, were startled to realize that all these attacks had been blocked by the Golden Light flashing over them. The next instant, Liu Ruoxi gripped the handle of her sword, her figure blurred for a moment, then solidified again! Unknown when she had gripped it, the long sword was slowly being retracted. Then, Siger and others, belatedly realizing, turned their heads stiffly to see each powerful Undead Mage dissolving one by one! Even the final wails before death were not uttered! Sigers lips trembled slightly, feeling his thoughts stiffening. What exactly had happened at that moment? However, regardless, at this time the remaining members of the team acted, merely four cultivators in the midst of the group. They raised their hands, and pitch-black flags imbued with a cold aura flew out, casting chains of black mist that bounded each of the undead, dragging them directly toward the flags! Wailing, screaming, scrambling These Undead, having developed self-consciousness, could not escape from the flags no matter what and were forcibly dragged into them one by one. From Yang Juns initial action to the battlefield being cleared, not even a minute had passed, and over a thousand undead had vanished without a trace! Too strong! This kind of power, this level of proficiency. At this moment, Siger had started to believe that this Human Civilization truly had the capability to completely solve the problem of the Undead! You see, these were more than a thousand undead, each having an average strength of Level 8 to 9, and there were even over a dozen undead mages at least at Level 11! This kind of power was already sufficient to stir up a minor undead disaster within a city, kill tens of thousands of people, and then escape easily! Gentlemen Siger was about to say something when a loud voice suddenly came from a distance. Distinguished guests from afar, your strength is astonishing! A man with emerald green hair, handsome in appearance, clad in War Armor, and a Sky Spirit, was flying from a distance, followed by a large group of well-organized, fully armed magicians. Lord City Lord, Siger immediately bowed respectfully, It is my negligence Your negligence, we will discuss that later, The City Lord interrupted Siger, then turned to bow to Shen Qian and the others, I am the City Lord of Ogen, Ke Yi. This escort mission has indeed been our fault, reaching the point where we had to let our guests take action personally. I am here to personally express my apologies. Ke Yi, upon receiving the message, had immediately rushed here from another battlefield. Frankly speaking, he was even somewhat dissatisfied when he received this reception task. Especially since The Sages Council had indicated that this Human Civilization possessed an extremely powerful individual, possibly the top-ranked among the Chosen Ones. Such a civilization, with all power and status centralized in the hands of one person, could only be particularly troublesome. However, the mission of The Sages Council is absolute. And upon hearing of the diplomatic mission being attacked by a large scale of powerful undead, Ogen had felt somewhat desperate, even preparing himself for death to atone. The present Sky Spirit Clan indeed could hardly bear any external threats. But The strength of this delegation indeed far surpassed his comprehension. Although he had yet to arrive earlier, Ke Yi had already seen their efficient, precise battling from afar. Especially the first two who took action, very strong! Incredibly strong! Far stronger than him! Even the Sages might not have the ability to instantly kill over a dozen undead mages in a moment! The standing of Human Civilization had been rapidly rising in Ke Yis mind. Being able to send such powerful individuals to the Trial means one thingtheir war with the undead isnt as bad as ours! He should have set aside the affairs on the battlefield and come to receive them personally. Ke Yi was somewhat regretful at this moment. Shen Qian did not know Ke Yis thoughts, but also understood that their earlier actions had had a positive impact. At this moment, he simply smiled and said, Lord Ke Yi, you take it too seriously, in the face of the Civilization Trial, we should stand on the same front. Indeed, gentlemen, please, the banquet is ready, Ke Yi even slightly bowed. Chapter 156 - 156: Fighting Side by Side Chapter 156: Chapter 156: Fighting Side by Side Sigers eyes, watching his City Lords actions, also couldnt help but narrow slightly. His heart was even more shocked. The Sky Spirit Clan is a species with a very strict concept of hierarchy, where different Sky Spirit People are divided into different strata based on their own strength, bloodline, and Talent. Yet the City Lords current attitude was no longer that of an equal, but rather, he had placed himself a level lower! At this moment, Shen Qian and the others were still unaware of these cultural nuances, simply able to sense the enthusiasm of City Lord Ke Yi. The assistance just now had indeed lessened the difficulty significantly. ... Now, under the escort of the City Lord and a large contingent of City Guard Mage Legions that had arrived subsequently, they made their way to the City Lord Mansion. This was the most magnificent building in the city. Its area was no less than that of a large palace, filled everywhere with the aura of Magic Power, and there were even some buildings floating directly in mid-air; as they had just arrived, a group of uniformly dressed young and beautiful Sky Spirit People, resembling maids, approached to serve them, with utmost reverence. Even the most ruthless stages of the feudal period in Human Civilization did not seem as rigid in hierarchy as here. Even among these serving Sky Spirit People, there seemed to be a clear hierarchy. Some knelt on the ground to serve, while others only needed to bow their heads. However, it was indeed splendid, the City Lord Mansion seemed to come alive, and there were even Magic Flying Cars arriving; many Sky Spirit People who were obviously from the top echelons were rushing over in their extravagant attire. At last, the grand hall where the banquet was hosted was filled with all sorts of exquisite food. Luckily, everyone in Shen Qians envoy had exceptionally good manners; facing such a luxurious scene, they simply looked on with smiles, not showing too much astonishment. Even in the process, they deepened their understanding of this civilization. Only when everyone had arrived did the melodious music start, and the grand hall suddenly shone in golden magnificence. City Lord Ke Yi, standing at the main platform, lightly clapped his hands and said, Citizens of Ogen City, today we have the honor of welcoming distinguished guests from the distant Human Civilization. They have come bearing friendship and have shown us their respectable strength. Let us welcome them with the highest courtesy of the Sky Spirit People. The next moment, all the Sky Spirit Peoples green patterns, akin to exquisite tattoos, erupted with the glow of Magic Power. Each ones face bore a reserved smile, and their eyes were filled with curiosity. In the eyes of Shen Qian and his group, this gesture seemed to have additional meanings. Because under this surge of Magic Power, everyones Level could be clearly seen, resembling a deliberate display. At this moment, Ke Yis body was also surging with a glow, even stronger than anyone elses, which added an intangible majesty to him. Distinguished guests, Ke Yi turned and smiled at Shen Qian and the others who were the focus of attention, this is a long-standing culture of our Sky Spirit People. For those meeting for the first time, to display their Magic Power to each other is the highest form of courtesy. Our civilization also has a culture, Shen Qian said with a smile, called When in Rome, do as the Romans do, meaning that when you go to a place, you should respect the culture of that place. The next moment, including Shen Qian, the power began to surge from everyone in the envoy! It might not necessarily be Magic Power; it also included Spiritual Energy, and even Liu Ruoxis Shura Blade Intentin short, they were displaying their power in various ways. Though they were just over a dozen people, at this moment, they effortlessly suppressed all the Sky Spirit People present! The faces of some of the weaker Sky Spirit People even showed slight discomfort under this onslaught. However, this did not make anyone uncomfortable, some even stepped back in admiration and surprise at the sight of these envoys, then bowed their heads in respect. Because these envoys from the Human Civilization were all over 10 levels in strength! In the past, that would have been the pinnacle of the civilization! In Ogen City today, there were only a handful of individuals who had reached this level! Especially the two strongest among them; many had never seen such formidable power before! The expression on Ke Yis face became visibly more solemn. Once again, we welcome our powerful guests, Ke Yi paused and continued, We are extremely honored to represent the Sky Spirit Civilization in welcoming everyone. But, as you have seen, under the threat of the Civilization Trial, our entire civilization is engulfed in war. For any slight discourtesy, I hope you will understand. There is no need for such formalities, Shen Qians expression also became somewhat solemn, as he had realized that these Sky Spirit People were quite serious in formal occasions, We have come to seek cooperation and mutual benefit. Faced with the harsh Civilization Trial, all civilizations should stand united and overcome the Trial together. Exactly, Ke Yi nodded. Basic consensus was reached at that moment. However, just when Shen Qian thought they were going to discuss some matters in detail, Ke Yi spoke again, Please enjoy the banquet, envoys. This banquet is the highest standard of Ogen City, featuring many rare delicacies. As for myself, I must ask for your forgiveness, as the intensity of the Undead onslaught is increasing, I need some time to handle it. Shen Qian discovered that, apart from the concept of levels, a slow pace was also a cultural feature of this civilization. He felt that it was best not to drag things out any longer. So he took the initiative and said, Lord Ke Yi, we are here to tackle the Civilization Trial together. Since we stand on the same front, I think there is no better place to receive us than the battlefield. Why not let us go there together? We will quickly deepen our understanding of each other by fighting side by side. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ke Yi seemed not to have expected Shen Qian to say this. He fell silent. According to the customs of the Sky Spirit People, even during wartime, guests should not be involved in war. Moreover, even if defeated in war, every effort should be made to ensure guests reach a safe place. Let alone asking guests to step onto the battlefield. This was the honor of the Sky Spirit People. Lord Ke Yi, Shen Qian, sensing his hesitation, spoke again, In our civilization, there is also a saying, Special situations require special responses. We have come to seek comrades in arms, not to enjoy banquets. I understand. Since this is the request of you envoys, please, Ke Yi finally agreed. The situation on the battlefield was actually not optimistic, and the strength of these envoys who had traveled far was plain to see. Although it was dishonorable to let guests participate in war, in the face of a crisis sweeping across the whole world, it was indeed no time for pedantry. Moreover, one of Ke Yis tasks was to assess the strength of Human Civilization. The plan had been to gauge this through negotiations and sparring later on. But now, understanding through the battlefield seemed to be a method as well. The banquet ended like that, and it was apparent that many of the Sky Spirit People were caught off guard. However, Ke Yi raised his hand, addressing everyone, Ladies and gentlemen, the war in Ogen City has reached a critical moment. Even guests from afar have stepped onto the battlefield. We have no reason to shrink back. Everyone, arm yourselves, assemble your legions, and follow me into battle! Yes! Everyone replied in a solemn tone. Still, Shen Qian could clearly sense their unease. It had not been like this before. It was as if the atmosphere had changed suddenly. The cultural habits of different civilizations indeed were hard to understand. However, as an envoy, Shen Qians role was to understand as much as possible. Afterward, they boarded the flying car once again. Ke Yi seemed to have many things to do and, after apologizing, hastily left. Siger stayed to explain the situation on the battlefield to them. The Undead possess greater power when they gather together than when they are dispersed, Siger, now clad in a fine set of war armor instead of the previous splendid attire, respectfully said to Shen Qian and the others, In Ogen City right now, the Undead occasionally appear in scattered groups. But these are just harassment tactics. We have already discovered a large gathering of Undead within the Undead World. Once they assemble in sufficient numbers, they will burst into the Main World at the first opportunity, spreading death rapidly Shen Qian and the others listened carefully. In their war against the Undead, the situation was actually similar. Scattered Undead were not fearsome, especially after the alarm systems had gradually improved. Every household had amulets and other means to ward off evil. The weaker Undead were always detected early and then patrol personnel would arrive promptly. The ones that could truly bring more death were the Undead gathering together under the summon of the Ghost King. When such a number of Undead surged forth at once, even if the patrol teams arrived swiftly, they could not avert the loss of civilian lives. So, even though Human Civilization had basically suppressed the Undead, a substantial number of people still died at their hands every day; it just didnt escalate into a large-scale catastrophe. Shen Qian turned to look at Yang Jun. General Yang, whats your take on this? Upon hearing this title, Sigers gaze toward Yang Jun became more solemn. Id like to ask, Yang Jun keenly picked up on some information in Sigers words, does your side have the ability to enter the Undead World on a large scale? Yes, Siger answered, Its a creation of a Sage. With the combined effort of over a thousand magicians, we can temporarily open a portal into the Undead World! This response startled Shen Qian and the others somewhat. After all, up to now, the only way for humans to enter the Undead World was with Shen Haos power! If it werent for Shen Haos power spread throughout the world, the battlefield would still be confined to the Main World. Chapter 157 - 157: Facing Death Gracefully? Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Facing Death Gracefully? In such places, the differences between the paths of different civilizations could be discerned. Even with the presence of a marketplace, technology wasnt omnipotentsome demands in the technological domain could be met anytime by relying on prior knowledge and equipment in the field of technology, allowing for targeted designs and modifications. However, in the realm of magic, if the marketplace lacked the specific products, it was very difficult to delve deeper into research. Clearly, the Sky Spirit Civilization had an advantage in this regard. A thousand magicians could open a path to the Undead World; theoretically, they should have the upper hand against the undead. The most troublesome aspect of the undead was that they could appear and disappear unpredictably with the help of the Undead World. ... This made it impossible to establish a defensive line around the cities. However, if it were possible to enter the Undead World on a large scale, then it might be possible to establish a defensive line and at least have a chance to prevent the undead from continuously increasing their numbers. Still, Yang Jun and the others didnt rashly question this. He simply said, In our civilization, the main battlefield is also within the Undead World. Even if we cant establish an absolute defensive line, we must isolate the powerful undead, which can rapidly cause massive casualties, outside the city. Additionally, we must eliminate the weaker, newly born undead immediately. Indeed. Siger was well aware of this point, but lowering his gaze, he still said, But the Undead World is the main battlefield of the undead. There, our strength is greatly suppressed. It wasnt so bad in the past, but recently, both the number and strength of the undead have surged dramatically. The rest was left unsaid. It was still a matter of insufficient strength. They werent unaware that the growth efficiency of the undead posed a tremendous threat. But the efficiency was just too slow. Targeted magic, ways to travel to the Undead World, and the manufacture of new weapons all of these were too slow. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Some people could feel that the Sky Spirit Civilization was like a massive but cumbersome beaststrong, yet unable to prevent countless ants from rapidly nibbling away at it. Moreover, the undead were no mere ants. Just a few days ago, the situation hadnt deteriorated to this extent. This is indeed a bit troublesome, Yang Jun nodded and said, The growth rate of the undead is truly astonishing. The early stages were extremely precious, but even now, its not too late. Upon hearing this, Siger looked at Yang Jun with some surprise. Truth be told, for those among the Sky Spirit People who were partially aware of the situation, the mood was in fact quite pessimistic. The last trial had already resulted in the death of one-tenth of the people, but this time, a slight misstep could lead to a massive extinction. However, the culture of the Sky Spirit People was such that even in death, they would hold their heads high and die honorably. So, not many people showed pessimism, despair, or at least, those who did were despised and even severely punished. But from the mouth of this envoy, it was merely a bit troublesome? Siger was quite skeptical, feeling that they probably didnt understand the actual situation. Yet deep inside, a sliver of hope also appeared in his heart. However, Siger didnt know that at this moment, in the hearts of Yang Jun and his companions, there was also a feeling of anticipation, and even a subtle excitement. It was not just because this was an opportunity to deepen their understanding of this civilization, but also because they had confirmed in their previous battles that they could also earn points from the undead in this world! Indeed, this conclusion was reached just after grasping the opportunity for a brief exchange. The reason it wasnt immediately confirmed was because the number of points received was not as many as when dealing with corresponding undead on their Mother Planet. These Chosen Ones had quite a few points, which were also spent on others, and the points were continuously increasing. In such circumstances, it really wasnt easy to confirm. But if more than one person felt an increase in points right after taking action, then it was highly probable. Even with a discount, this was still a source of points! And this would be further verified on the battlefield! Soon, the group reached the entrance to the battlefield, where they could see rows of magicians clad in war armor, carrying magic wands, walking neatly towards a huge magic array and disappearing as the magic array surged. Ke Yi was also here. He was still wearing his previous war armor, surrounded by a large group of magicians, seemingly listening to a report from the battlefield. Yet upon seeing Shen Qian and the others, he slowly said, As the City Lord of Ogen City, I extend my sincere apologies to you, our guests who have come from afar. There might not be a chance for you to experience the splendor and prosperity of Ogen City, as this city, built 1,700 years ago, will soon become history. His tone was very calm, his spine straight. Only upon careful observation could one notice that his gaze was not focused on Shen Qian and the others but was instead fixed on the giant city before him, with a hint of indiscernible reluctance and sadness in his eyes. Yes, as the City Lord of Ogen, he had already given up at this moment. After realizing this, Shen Qian and the others also understood that the severity of the situation was likely beyond their imagination. Has it really come to this? Shen Qian could no longer bother with the usual caution of foreign diplomacy and asked aloud. The latest news weve received, from the surrounding dozen cities, the Undead are converging here, Ke Yi said slowly, Their numbers exceed a million, and the snowstorm has stopped support from other cities. Although Sky Vault City is hurrying over, the Undead will not give us the chance to wait for helpthey might have sensed some kind of threat, and under this threat, they have quickly reached a consensus. As he spoke these words, his gaze truly focused on Shen Qian and the others. Clearly, the reason this had occurred was the arrival of Shen Qian and the other envoys! This also made them realize that the civilizations Undead indeed possessed considerable strategic intelligence! Beneath the seemingly calm surface, the Undead were likely maintaining strict surveillance of civilizations, so much so that when the humans responded and dispatched envoys, the Undead could discover it immediately. The recent attack might have been just a probe. A probe to test the strength of Human Civilization. If the strength was poor, they could conveniently eliminate it, disrupting this diplomatic mission. And once they discovered that the envoys strength exceeded expectations, they decisively and rapidly gathered a large number of Undead from the surrounding area and began their siege on this densely populated city! On one hand, they targeted the envoy team, and on the other, if they could take down this city, it would significantly enhance the power of the Undead! This decisiveness, this intelligence indeed was incomparable to the Undead on the Mother Planet. Of course, it could also be due to the Presidents overly powerful strength, which made the Ghost King unable to perform. And as Shen Qian and the others were rapidly contemplating, even somewhat in awe, Ke Yi spoke again, We will do our utmost to escort your spaceship to leave and head to Sky Vault City, that is our entire Sky Spirit Civilizations strongest, safest city. We hope you understand that the situation has deteriorated beyond our expectations. To host you all envoys so inadequately was never our intention. He had already reported the situation here as well as the performance of the human envoys to Sky Vault City. This escort order was issued by Sage Leman. Leman had realized that the strength of Human Civilization might be stronger than they had previously estimated. If this civilization truly resolved the Undead crisis, then what they had observed before could have just been the surface. They were definitely not unable to withstand even the cold snap and the storm! Otherwise, an astonishing number of deaths would bring about an equally astonishing number of Undead. This had made Leman, without going through The Sages Council, elevate the treatment level of the envoys to the highest immediately! But the problem was, it might already be too late. Yes, Ke Yi, including Shen Qian, had already realized this. At this moment, a certain number of Undead were closely monitoring them, ready to swarm at any sign of them or their spaceship attempting to escape! Ultimately, the reason the envoy group was here, instead of directly arriving at Sky Vault City, was due to The Sages Councils previous underestimation! If the entire envoy team were to be annihilated, not to mention forming an alliance, the Sky Spirit Civilization might even face the wrath of Human Civilization! The arrival of a dozen Chosen Ones who had reached the Second Stage was an unignorable force for any civilization at the current stage, let alone that among them were two particularly powerful individuals! If such a lineup, such a group of powerhouses, were to fall here, it would undoubtedly be a huge loss. The words Ke Yi spoke at this time were just his attempt to recover as much as possible, to reduce the anger of Human Civilization as much as possible. If Human Civilization chose to retaliate, it would undoubtedly exacerbate the already rapidly worsening situation for the Sky Spirit People. After understanding all this, Shen Qians heart felt somewhat heavy at this moment. It really was arrogance He looked at the Ke Yi before him, thinking to himself. This was a species that etched arrogance into their very bones; their initial underestimation of the envoy was a form of arrogance, and now, so calmly accepting death, accepting the destruction of their city, was also an arrogance, an arrogance toward death. Even with the fire burning at their eyebrows, they still wished to face death gracefully and unhurriedly? No! They should be struggling with all their might! Even if it meant crying out, wailing, rolling and scrambling to scream for help, it was still a better chance of survival than simply standing here waiting for death! City Lord Ke Yi. Shen Qians expression suddenly became serious, his gaze intensely focused, Have you truly given up on fighting? Ke Yi felt the change in Shen Qians demeanor but did not find it strange; he was already prepared to face everything. This naturally included the envoys anger. At this moment, he simply stretched out his hand to straighten his somewhat disheveled war robe, blown by the cold wind, then looked steadily at Shen Qian and slowly said, Of course not, I will fight to the last moment, and then, I will accompany my city on its journey to death. Chapter 158 - 158: Seek Our Help! Chapter 158: Chapter 158: Seek Our Help! Ke Yis voice didnt conceal a thing. Everyone around heard it. But it didnt cause much commotion, even though many showed evident sadness and despair, in the end, they straightened their spines under the watchful eyes of those around them. As if showing fear or despair at this moment were tantamount to profound shame. However, Shen Qians gaze became even sharper. Then let me ask in another way, he still stared intently at Ke Yi, Have you already given up on victory? ... Ke Yi seemed to be stunned by the question, to the point of momentarily freezing. Given up on victory? He had made the situation abundantly clear, the enemys strength and numbers far surpassed their expectations, and even if they were three times stronger, they would have a hard time resisting. There was simply no hope. So much so, that this question from the envoy in front of him left him unsure of how to respond. Admit to giving up? That would seem weak. But to claim they hadnt given up? No, in reality, they had given up. Ke Yi fell into silence at this moment, but Shen Qian did not. I dont know what your civilizations attitude towards trials is, Shen Qian said forcefully, But for us, no matter the situation, no matter the despair, we would never give up the struggle, we would seize every chance we could find! Ke Yi looked at Shen Qian in front of him, his lips slightly moving, seemingly a bit moved. But it was only for a moment, soon dissipating, he slowly said, If there still were a chance, we would naturally not give up, but now, I see no chances left. Yes, his words were also a response to Shen Qians previous question. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the presence of all the soldiers, all his subordinates, and all his citizens, he admitted his own surrender. For the greatest leader, this action, within human civilization, was a grave sin that could shake the morale of the troops! No chances? Its just that you are unwilling to look for them, Shen Qian inhaled slowly, his gaze sweeping over everyone, In our view, you still have at least one opportunity! Thats impossible! Ke Yi frowned slightly and spoke out: Envoys, you may not understand the actual situation, weve discovered over a million undead, the weakest among them being above Level 5! The number of Undead Mages at Level 11 and above wont be less than a thousand! And they have already gathered together, an Undead Army of this scale could instantly overwhelm our defenses and turn this city, with its population in the ten millions, into a land of death. He paused here, even emphasizing a bit more firmly, Hope with no meaning makes people weaker, and a struggle with no point only leads to pain. Behind those words, there was a hint of discontent. He wanted his troops, his citizens, to meet their end with dignity, not to end everything with a weak display. Shen Qian went silent for a moment. Then he looked deeply at Ke Yi in front of him and spoke very clearly, It seems that there are certain differences between our cultures and concepts, but thats alright, we wont evacuate. Instead, well stay and show you where the opportunity lies. Ke Yi was stunned again. He almost thought he had heard wrong. Stay? If they fled now on that spaceship, even though it would still be dangerous, with their full effort to escort, there would still be a chance to survive. But to stay would lead only to one outcomedeath! Envoys Ke Yi seemed to want to say something else. But Shen Qian interrupted him directly, saying quickly: Please take us to the battlefield, Lord Ke Yi. I will leave audio, visual, and written records, and I will transmit them back to our civilization simultaneously to prove that this is our own choice. I believe this is also what you need. Interrupting others was just as impolite in Sky Spirit Civilization. But at this moment, Ke Yi was unable to express any dissatisfaction. Because the envoy was right, if he left proof confirming that they chose to stay of their own accord, it would undoubtedly lessen human civilizations angerthis was already the best possible outcome in the current dire circumstances. Envoys, are you sure you wish to do this? Ke Yi turned to look at the others. Everyone made the same gesture, affirming Shen Qians words with their actions. I admire your courage and thank you for your willingness to face the end with us, Ke Yi no longer tried to persuade, saying so, and then led the envoys towards the battlefield. In that instant, he really entertained a faint and impractical thought, wondering if there really might be an unseen opportunity yet to be found. But he quickly dismissed the idea, feeling even ashamed of the weakness in his heart. Reality was rigorous; things that were not meant to happen would not happenmiracles were but the delusions of the weak. At that moment, an unprecedented Undead Army was about to arrive, with no hope of reinforcements from other cities, and even if Sky Vault City, despite exerting its utmost effort, was to hurry, it simply would not make it in time. As for the Envoy? Perhaps they did indeed have some trump cards, but with only a dozen or so people, he couldnt imagine what kind of weapons or power could enable a dozen people to oppose an Undead Army of a million. Silence enveloped the journey, with Ke Yi seemingly worried that speaking too much would weaken his resolve, uttering not a word, nor did anyone else; even when they reached the frontline defenses, a terrifying quiet reigned, all warriors standing in their appointed places as if already aware of their fate, silently preparing for their final battle. And in front of them. Lay a vast expanse of white fog! In the gloomy and chilly environment of the Undead World, the spreading fog carried an awe-inspiring presence, with countless Undead writhing and howling within, each emitting a powerful aura, some obviously stronger than others! All together, they resembled a colossal wave capable of annihilating everything, one that would engulf and destroy them with unstoppable force! Even Yang Jun and the others had never seen an Undead Army of this scale! The largest Undead Army they had encountered before might have matched in number, but in terms of quality, it was far inferior! This power was insurmountable, even if they had reached the Fifteenth Level; they simply could not hold out for long. Sooner or later, they would run out of strength and be relentlessly killed! Ke Yi, observing the subtle changes in the envoys expressions, also felt a silent resignation. He had already guessed it. The envoys probably underestimated the Undead; perhaps the number of beings in their own civilization wasnt that large, which was why there werent many Undead, and thus they could suppress them. But here, against this kind of Undead Army, human power was no match. Ke Yi said no more; whatever he might say now, it was already too late. He stepped forward, raising his Magic Wand high in the face of the ever-growing, number-swelling Undead Army converging before him. My comrades! his voice traveled far in the dim world of the Undead, Today, we march together to our end, but never forgetwe are the Sky Spirit People, the darlings of this world! So do not be afraid, do not despair; the only thing Civilization Trial can take away is our lives! For the Sky Spirit People! Hold your heads high until the very last moment! For the Sky Spirit People! Countless warriors also raised their Magic Wands high, their voices filled with unwavering determination. It seemed that the presence of the distant envoys inspired each one of them to stand tall and proud, facing straight ahead to the forefront! The sounds that roared in also agitated the Undead Army before them. They seemed unwilling to wait any longer, like a colossal wave that had risen, they charged forward with a terrifying momentum towards the frontlines. As far as the eye could see, Undead were everywhereabove and below, filling the whole world! In that moment, some Sky Spirit People could not help but reveal their despair, but under the stern gaze of their superiors, they once again stood tall and proud. Countless Magic Wands, countless weapons were already filled with the glow of Magic Power. This was their last magic, unleashing all their power without reservation! My fellow envoys, Ke Yi said at this juncture, feeling he should say something, turning to look at the people in the envoy party, The Sky Spirit People are not a weak species; death does not frighten us. However, not being able to showcase the strength and prosperity of the Sky Spirit People to our guests from afar is my only regret. But still, I hope todays misfortune does not affect the friendly relations between our two civilizations. At this point, these words would no longer reach anyone alive to know them, thus it was truly what Ke Yi felt in his heart. But in that moment, Shen Qian unexpectedly stepped forward. He said solemnly, Lord Ke Yi, I respect the culture of your civilization, but for us, no matter the time or place, no matter what we are facing, hope is always there, and the same applies to this moment! Ke Yi was stunned again. This time not concealing his expression, he looked incredulously at Shen Qian and all the envoys before him. Only at this moment did he notice the utterly calm countenance of the envoys. It was a calm entirely different from theirs! It wasnt acceptance of death, but rather a confidence in victory, a confidence against all that lay before them! This made him realize that the words just spoken by the other were deeply sincere! But why? Why did they still believe hope existed, even at this moment, after having witnessed the terrifying Undead? Ke Yis heart began to race; though his reason and pride both told him it was impossible, in that moment, a surge of uncontrollable emotion welled up within him. So, Shen Qian held out his hand, if you have not abandoned the possibility of victory, if you have not become too weak to grasp the opportunity before you, then call to us for help. In the name of the Sky Spirit People, send a request for aid to us, the Human Civilization! Chapter 159 - 159: The First Use of the Emperors Scepter! Chapter 159: Chapter 159: The First Use of the Emperors Scepter! Seeking help from humans? Ke Yi stared blankly at Shen Qian and his outstretched hand in front of him. Even when facing an unbeatable enemy, facing certain death, he was able to remain calm; but at this moment, his mind went completely blank. Was there really another chance? Just by asking humans for help, could they eliminate the looming Undead Army of a million? Did humans have an army nearby? But that should be impossible! ... And this Envoy had actually called him weak? Weakness is the greatest insult to a noble of the Sky Spirit People. Ke Yi took a deep breath and stared fiercely at Shen Qian, What exactly are you going to do, how can you face down this million-strong Undead Army? We have no obligation to explain. Shen Qian maintained his posture, his tone and expression both very firm, As I said, this is an opportunity. If you cannot believe in or seize an opportunity that is within reach, then we will immediately return, as the weak Sky Spirit Civilization has no qualifications to ally with us! He said weak again! Indeed, Shen Qian had largely grasped the cultural characteristics of the Sky Spirit People, as well as the method of dealing with this species. This simplest form of provocation was extremely effective for the arrogant! And having them actively seek help also meant keeping the initiative firmly in hand! At that moment, Ke Yi seemed angered by the gaze of the Envoy before him, and seemed too to surge with a sliver of hope he himself couldnt quite believe. He grabbed Shen Qians wrist firmly. Fine, I will seek help from Human Civilization. Come, demonstrate this opportunity you spoke of! At this moment, Shen Qian slightly revealed a smile, but he didnt respond to Ke Yis words. Instead, he maintained the firm grip and looked up to the sky, speaking solemnly, In the name of the envoy officially dispatched by the Global United Front of Human Civilization, I convey the request for aid from the Sky Spirit Person Ke Yi to the president of the Chosen One Association! This speech, powered by Extraordinary Power, reverberated expansively, using human language, but under the effect of translation magic, all the Sky Spirit People could hear it clearly. The next moment, a grand voice boomed in the sky! Request granted. Accompanying this voice, all Sky Spirit People looked up, their eyes wide, because they seemed to see a gigantic figure sitting high upon a throne, intermittently visible in the sky above! This was the projection of Shen Haos consciousness, aided by his connection with the delegation! It must be said that the Emperors Throne indeed greatly enhanced his strength. If things continued like this, his consciousness might one day permeate every civilization and place his feet touched! At this moment, he had fully understood the whole situation here. As for Shen Qians choice, naturally he approved. This million-strong Undead, could also serve as a test, seeing how many points he could obtain from resolving undeath across realms! Shen Hao reached out and picked up the scepter floating beside his throne, and the high-altitude phantom made the same movements, then everyone saw, the increasingly solid and oppressive figure raise the scepter and slam it down fiercely towards the ground! The next moment, a pale golden light beamed from the Human Mother Planet towards Planet No.6! Its speed was unbelievably fast, surpassing even light speed! This was forcibly tearing through space, creating a superluminal channel! Utterly unabashed! In the Sky Vault City of the Sky Spirit People, the piercing alarm sounded instantly, all Sages received the news at the same moment, but it was unnecessary; they turned their heads in horror, looking at the sky! Immeasurable power broke through space, piercing the atmosphere with unstoppable force, and landed heavily in Ogen City! Even tearing directly through the Undead World momentarily! And for all the Sky Spirit People on the battlefield, they could only see, the gigantic scepter from the godlike large phantom hands smashing down heavily! Golden streamers fell directly in the center of the Undead Army! An immeasurable suppression burst out in an instant, thunder exploded, and everyones view was engulfed in a brilliant white golden light, some weaker ones even knelt directly under this indescribable suppression. Even a powerful Ke Yi was taken aback, watching this scene in shock! Once the light dissipated and the vision returned, nobody could forget the scene they had witnessed! The once seemingly omnipresent Undead Army, ready to devour everything, had now vanished entirely, within the barren Undead World, only some residual spirits were left wailing as they dissipated, pale golden thunder still intermittently streaked by, and at the very center of the world, stood only a gold-and-black intertwined scepter, firmly planted there, still emanating endless suppression! At this moment, even Ke Yi found it hard to stand steady. His mind went blank, no words could describe his emotions at that moment! Before seeking help, he had thought of various possibilities, various forms of support! Including the possibility that the Human Civilizations Legion had already hidden nearby, just waiting for his request for help before emerging! But he could never have imagined that the outcome would be like this! No need for legions, not even needing to arrive; the Undead Army, which they had seen as utterly unbeatable, was instantly annihilated in the presence of that one phantom, even from across the vast starry space! Ke Yi suddenly understood why the envoy of human civilization had said, Hope has always been there. Because all they had to do was lift their heads to see hope! Looking at the envoys before him, Ke Yi suddenly felt a touch of envy, even jealousy. What a fortunate civilization! To have the protection of such a powerful existence! At that moment, the figure in the sky, faintly visible, extended its palm and the scepter plunged into the ground once again transformed into a streak of light and shot through the sky, leaving no words behind, but all the Sky Spirit People present just as mesmerized, looked up in awe. Until the majestic figure gradually faded away, Siger trembled and broke the silence. City Lord, the Council of the Sages in Sky Vault City has sent an urgent message, asking what exactly happened here. Ke Yi was silent for a moment, glanced at the empty Undead World, and then at the envoys smiling gently before them. He finally spoke, Tell The Sages Council they need not come anymore The Undead have been dealt with. It was not until he spoke that Ke Yi realized his own voice was also trembling slightly. For the nobles of the Sky Spirit People, who held honor in high regard, such behavior was utterly unacceptable. But at this moment, Ke Yi suddenly felt that perhaps none of it was so important anymore. We are deeply grateful for the assistance of human civilization. He took a deep breath, approached Shen Qian, and bowed deeply, Please forgive our ignorance and our arrogance. This was a gesture placing himself several levels lower, but neither Siger nor any of the other Sky Spirit People felt there was anything amiss. In fact, most of them were still in a daze. They had not yet recovered from the scene before. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who could have imagined that just a moment ago, they had been ready to stand tall and face death, yet the next moment, the enemy that had robbed them of all hope was so easily defeated. So easily that it seemed like merely a flick of the hand! We still come with friendly intentions, Shen Qian said slowly, smiling, This is also the will of the President, who has always been watching over both you and me. Upon hearing these words, Ke Yis expression became serious, his demeanor becoming slightly tense and awkward. The Sky Spirit People once believed in myths, but had long ceased to believe in Divine beings; they only believed in nature, believing themselves to be miracles born from nature. But at this moment, Ke Yi, along with everyone present, had begun to regard that towering figure as God! There was no other identity that could describe that kind of power! Please allow us to once again host the envoys, Ke Yi said earnestly, with higher standards, to express the highest level of respect! At this moment, Shen Hao was actually not watching them. After dealing with the Undead, he had withdrawn his gaze. After all, if anything came up, Shen Qian and the others would call him. Now, Shen Hao had already retracted the Emperors Scepter. It had to be said, this first usage was somewhat beyond expectation. Shen Hao had thought he would be able to tear through space directly, but it turned out a bit short; it was more like hed opened a superluminal channel, which did not allow him to arrive instantly, taking him about twenty seconds. This would be something to be cautious about in the future. Twenty seconds could sometimes lead to great trouble. However, this time was indeed quite thrilling. Back on the Mother Planet, such a quantity of Undead would never dare gather so densely; they were always scattered. To Shen Hao, their dense assembly looked almost like a well-prepared feast! More than eighty percent of the Undead were dealt with by the Dominators Suppression attached to the scepter, gaining more points! The remaining twenty percent were easily handled by the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder. The damage was maxed out. At this moment, Shen Hao was looking at the points he had earned. Normally, a million high-quality Undead should have earned him about five hundred billion points. But in reality, he had only gained about a hundred and thirty billion. This confirmed the speculation of Shen Qian and the othersthat they could indeed gain points from the Undead on other planets, but at a discounted rate. I have a theory, Shen Hao thought for a moment, his expression becoming slightly serious. The Undead from other planets might pose a threat to us in the future, so we can still earn points from them. If that was the case, the importance placed on other civilizations might have to be raised again! Chapter 160 - 160: We Should Go for an Audience! Chapter 160: Chapter 160: We Should Go for an Audience! Do not be fooled by appearances, as human civilization may seem to be past the need for concern over undead threats. However, this is predicated on the ability of human civilization to rapidly eliminate the vast majority of newly born undead. Even if a Ghost King occasionally grows powerful enough to act independently, they are unable to amass any significant scale. If suddenly there were tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of undead appearing and spreading destruction at will, threatening peoples lives, then even Shen Hao would find it a thorny problem. With his current level, even sitting upon the Emperors Throne and wielding the Emperors Scepter, he wouldnt be able to wipe out all life on an entire planet instantly. Therefore, should the undead from other worlds truly traverse interstellar space and pose a threat, it will become a matter of great concern. Eight planets, and we now have knowledge of the situations on two planets, the conditions of the other six civilizations also need to be investigated. However, the current focus should still be on Planet No.6, Shen Hao pondered. ... Who would have thought that Planet No.6 would be the nearest? He did not have to wait too long. The move he made just now clearly fermented quickly within the Sky Spirit Civilization. The mission soon received the highest level of hospitality; not only did Ogen City host a banquet of unusually high standard, Sky Vault City even planned to come in person to welcome the Envoy. Under these circumstances, Shen Qian also exchanged quite a lot of intelligence at the banquet. And promptly communicated the information back to the Mother Planet. The population of the Sky Spirit Civilization is indeed vast, having even reached over ten billion at one point. Even after losing more than a tenth in the first Civilization Trial, it appears theres still nearly eight billion remaining. More than 99 percent of them are bred through Life Cradle technology. Only one percent are born naturally. And within that one percent, only a very few have the original bloodline and are born as Magic Users; this group also serves as the rulers of the Sky Spirit Civilization, the Nobles among them. But that does not mean the pathways to ascend have been cut off. Even those Sky Spirit People bred through Life Cradle technology may possess substantial Magic Talent. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The status of Sky Spirit People is not determined by a single factor but by a combination of bloodline, strength, talent, and various other reasons. This has allowed them to amass a large number of elites. Their civilization developed rapidly at one point, and new forms of magic, along with weapons and equipment forged through magic, became increasingly refined. Until the emergence of the Civilization Trial, the entire civilization had already had several hundred individuals at or above the strength of Level 11 Magic Masters. The Sages are a group comprised of the most powerful Magic Masters, those with the highest pedigree, or those who have made outstanding contributions. Their foundation in magic indeed far surpasses ours, Shen Hao noted, looking at some of the details in the report, his understanding becoming increasingly clear. Although the Magic Factories still rely heavily on Magicians manual labor rather than equipment to enhance production efficiency, they have already formed the embryonic stage of a Magic Industry. Moreover, research in various fields is highly developed. Especially after the Civilization Trial. The three Extraordinary Paths offered in their Chosen One Mall are technology, magic, and alchemy. Among them, technology is outright ignored due to lack of interest, while magic has been greatly utilized, and alchemy has received attention and started to be applied in all fields. The efficiency is just relatively low. But, if cooperation is to happen, magic alone would be sufficient to greatly compensate for the shortcomings of Human Civilization on this path. We need in-depth technological collaboration, Shen Hao directed, sending the instruction remotely to Shen Qian, It would be best to facilitate an exchange of technical personnel for communication and cooperation. Shen Qian understood clearly in his heart. He naturally had his judgments, too. Although they had a good start, time was still tight. The slow pace of the Sky Spirit People-simply wouldnt do. He must gain further control of the initiative. As Shen Qian contemplated his plan, Sky Vault City had actually arrived over Ogen City. But they did not hurry to make contact with the Envoy. Concealed within the clouds, three Sages descended quietly from the heavens, without any accompaniment, and silently entered Ogen City, slipping into the Undead World. Right, their target was indeed the battlefield! They had to obtain more information from the battlefield! However, even after bracing themselves for the reality before setting out, all three were still visibly stunned upon actually reaching the battlefield. What lay before their eyes was a vast expanse of withered yellow land. Despite the battle having ended so long ago, the air still lingered with a faint suppression, as if proclaiming to all that once, the power of a great entity had descended here! Occasionally, one could even see a fleeting flash of pale golden lightning. Even though it was extremely faint, it was enough to send a shiver down the spines of even such formidable beings as they. It was not the shock of quantity, but the gap in quality! Could it be, has it reached the third stage? Leman murmured. That was the only reason he could imagine. Once, they all believed that Magic Masters were the limit of the Magic Road, the end point of magic, and the appearance of the Civilization Trial broadened their understanding. However, even so, the most powerful Chosen One was only at Level 14! The third stage, Level 20 and above that was a domain they simply couldnt imagine. But beyond that, there were no other possibilities! Just the residual Suppression alone gave them the urge to kneel in submission, and even the faintest thunder and lightning made them sense extreme danger! Leman had no doubt that if the being capable of annihilating a million Undead with a single strike across the vast starry sky appeared before them, they would be powerless to resist, incapable of even maintaining their own selves! This is the chasm between mortals and Gods Amamin, who had come along, was clearly more affected, nearly collapsing to the ground. She was the youngest Sage of the Sky Spirit People, and also their most powerful Chosen One. The majority of the points in this civilization were concentrated on her, the strength brought about by her Purple Epic Talent made her pride surpass the past! Previously at The Sages Council meeting, it was also she who opposed further contact with Human Civilization. She even worried that Human Civilization would seek their help. But at this moment, everything she had done in the past was assailing her heart, reduced to a clowns act in face of such power. Amamin Leman looked at his young junior, sighed inwardly, and spoke out, What matters now is how to make amends. This single individual alone surpasses us in the strength of Human Civilization. Thats right, amends. This crisis seemed resolved, but undoubtedly, they had once put the Envoy in dire straits. If they were to hold grudges and use it as a reason for retaliation, they wouldnt even have a rationale. More importantly, at this moment, Sky Spirit Civilization was indeed in grave danger. No one knew better than they did how quickly the situation had taken a turn for the worse, and how the previously ignored Undead had suddenly unleashed terrible destruction! This is also our opportunity. The third Sage suddenly spoke in a hoarse voice, Relying solely on ourselves, even if we could defeat the Undead, we would have to pay a terrible price and the hope of victory is slim, but our neighbor is different. Even support like this can greatly alleviate our pressurewe must admit that whether for better or worse, our fate is now in the hands of this God-like being. The one who spoke was the Sage Hughes, a specialist in Undead Magic. While his tone remained calm, the slight trembling of his body beneath the black cloak betrayed his inner turmoil. In fact, standing there, he was the one most affected. He didnt dare to step forward, for the threat of death was constantly warning him. Those remnants of golden lightning posed a fatal threat to him. Of course, it was the same for the Undead! Powerful to the point of causing tremors. Leman knew that The Sages Council had reached a consensus because the three of them represented three different opinion factions within the Council. Let us go, said the oldest Sage. It is time to set aside our pride and face the Envoy with a more humble attitude. Setting aside pride, this was not the first time Leman had said this. Everyone knew that in the midst of a Civilization Trial, dangerous and grand, one should do just that. But until now, many of the Sky Spirit People only accepted it theoretically, not in practice. Among them, Amamin was a representative of this type. But now, it was as if Amamins entire worldview had undergone a seismic shift. She pursed her lips and, trembling, said, No, its not just that, we should go to that planet, to seek an audience, to prostrate ourselves, to beg the one who can save us. With the current situation, only He can save us! Both Leman and Hughes were stunned. Especially Leman. He watched Amamin grow up. From the moment she was born, everyone held unmatchable expectations for Amamin. So, although he repeatedly hoped that Amamin would set aside her arrogance, he was never angry about it. Because in the eyes of all Sky Spirit People, Amamin was their pride, their future; she was meant to be arrogant! But now Suddenly, Leman realized that if Amamins pride was torn apart instantly, she might swing to the other extreme under the impact! However, he opened his mouth and found the soothing words that came to his lips suddenly hard to utter. Turning his head, he took another look at the heart-shaking battlefield before them. Perhaps, this change in Amamin would be a good thing. To the Sage who had lived a long time and seen much, it was better for the entire Sky Spirit Civilization to live humbly than to perish with arrogance. Chapter 161 - 161: We Are the Number One Civilization Chapter 161: Chapter 161: We Are the Number One Civilization In fact, Lemans concept was not the mainstream view among the Sky Spirit People. If he had suggested before the Civilization Trial that the Sky Spirit People should survive by pleading with other civilizations, that would have definitely caused a huge uproar; if things were serious enough, even his status as a Sage might not have been secure. Because the majority of the Sky Spirit nobles would chose to stand proudly in the face of death rather than bending the knee. However, having experienced the previous Civilization Trial, Leman had come to a clear understanding. If those concepts, that culture, were maintained, the entirety of the Sky Spirit Civilization had but one path leftdeath! Even if they managed to survive this Trial by luck, the next, and the one after that would inevitably lead to destruction! ... The Civilization Trial was about struggling to live by any means necessary, at all costs! The weak had no leeway to catch their breath, let alone the right to be proud. Changing an entire civilization was not easy, but if Amamin could change, perhaps that could also be a good thing for the civilization. Its just that Leman looked at Amamin with a sense of pity in his gaze. Lets go. Standing on the cold ground of the Undead World, Leman looked at the city before hima spitting image of those in the Main World, yet corroded into ruinsand murmured, If we dont want our civilization to end up like this, we must do what we must do. Very soon, Shen Qian met with three of the highest rulers of the Sky Spirit Civilization. They were three very representative figures. He had already understood that among the fourteen Sages, Leman represented the oldest batch, Amamin represented the newer Sages, and Hughes represented a group dedicated to Magic and technology. In some ways, the opinions of these three could already represent the entire Sky Spirit Civilization. We hope to collaborate in the area of technology, Shen Qian, realizing the degree of importance the Sky Spirit Civilization attached to them, chose his opening words carefully, Our civilization primarily follows the path of technology, and although we have also adopted the Magic Road as a supplementary direction, we still have a significant deficiency there. Your civilization could fill that niche, which is the foundation of why we have come and chosen to collaborate. To declare ones own needs first is, under normal circumstances, not an advantageous position in negotiations. But the Sky Spirit Civilization was at a critical juncture. Human Civilization had also shown its strength. That changed everything. Under these circumstances, clarifying their needs could actually make the Sky Spirit People feel more at ease. We can provide content in this area, but we need military support, Leman said directly as the main representative, However, before that, we need to know more about your military strength, especially the capabilities of the powerful individual who took action. The Presidents strength is beyond our guess, Shen Qian said with a smile, But we can provide some intelligencethe Presidents Chosen One Mall has reached Store Level 21. Level 21?! Not just Amamin and Hughes, but even the most composed Leman couldnt control his expression, showing sheer shock. Usually, any Chosen One that came in close contact with that spaceship would know this. But so much had happened in just the short span of seven to eight hours since the Envoy had landed that no one had even thought to check. The impact of this revelation was no less than the shock of witnessing Shen Haos power firsthand! They too understood the importance of the Chosen One Mall and had worked out the rules of its upgrades, so they naturally grasped what it took to reach a Level 21 Storetrillions of points! Wait Leman and the others suddenly realized something. Your civilization Leman struggled to calm his emotions, asking with astonishment, could it be the civilization that ranks first on the civilization leaderboard? Exactly, Shen Qian nodded, responding directly, We are the civilization that ranks first on the civilization leaderboard. At this moment, Leman and the others were silent. The top-ranked Chosen One from the number one civilization on the leaderboard! This news, if spread, would undoubtedly cause a sensation in any civilization! The Strongest and the civilization with the best Trial performance gathered together, almost synonymous with the most powerful civilization! Even if not now, most likely in the future. Keep in mind that their civilizations Strongest, Amamin, ranked only fourth among the Chosen Ones. Their civilization performance value ranked even lower, at fifth! At such a time, their earlier worries and pride seemed all the more laughable! Especially to Amamin. Although she forcibly maintained a calm demeanor and did not show much, her slightly trembling body seemed to betray her inner turmoil. Please accept our apologies once again, Leman stood up and solemnly gave the highest Sky Spirit Peoples salute, Due to our baseless arrogance towards your civilization, we nearly put your envoys in danger, for which we will provide ample compensation. We have clearly received your apologies and sincerity, Shen Qian also stood firmly and spoke formally, Human Civilization is a pragmatic one, and we do not just watch what is said, but also what is done. We hope that this imperfect beginning can likewise bring about a perfect result for both sides. Pragmatism Leman mulled over this term, becoming ever more convinced that his choice was correct. In the face of the Civilization Trial, meaningless pride is worth nothing compared to practical efforts. Perhaps, it is for such reasons that Human Civilization has managed to reach first place! The Sky Spirit Civilization still has much to learn from the strongest-performing civilization. After both sides sat down again, Shen Qian continued, We hope that the efficiency of cooperation between our two sides can be further improved. The pace of development in the Civilization Trial far exceeds that of normal civilizational progress, and we can only adapt and then force ourselves to increase our efficiency. In fact, I have already prepared an initial draft of the base alliance treaty, which includes deep cooperation in various domains. He indeed produced a draft of the treaty. The content of the treaty was extensive, and he had even prepared a copy in each civilizations language. Now, the three Sky Spirit People including Leman were once again silent and even seemed a bit uneasy. Because they had prepared nothing. But at this point, they could only take it over. And after reviewing the content of the treaty, they were even more astonished. Although this treaty still seemed rough and hastily written, its overall framework was already very comprehensive, offering plenty of room for subsequent additions and revisions, and several clauses were extremely important. For instance, the mutual defense alliance against third-party civilizations. Among the nine civilizations participating in this trial, not all possessed a peaceful nature. The Desert Tower Civilization, which once attempted to outmaneuver the Siti people and brazenly deployed weapons of mass destruction, was a prime example. Human Civilization would not easily forgive such conduct. Faced with such destructive civilizations, Human Civilization demands that the Sky Spirit People stand together, sometimes even requiring the formation of an allied legion to deal with the war threats posed by the Desert Tower Civilization or similar civilizations. It must be said that this made Leman hesitate slightly. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Because the current situation of the Sky Spirit People made it very difficult for them to confront other civilizations, as the threat from Undead within their own civilization had already reached a critical point. However, just as he was pondering this, Amamin suddenly spoke up, I approve of this proposal. Leman was taken aback and turned to look at her. Our civilization is proximate to Human Civilization, and this proposal can bring about a deep-binding of interests for both sides, whether in terms of development or security. Under such a premise, a mutual defense alliance is only natural; an attack on either side would impact the interests of both Amamin shared her views. Leman looked at her with a touch of bitterness in his heart. It made sense, but these were things that should have been brought up in internal consultations later on. Expressing such views in the presence of the envoy, effectively as a representative, was undoubtedly handing over the initiative completely. He had his own thoughts about some of the details, but now, it was difficult to raise them. However, he was clearly aware of the pressure on Amamin. He was old and wouldnt live much longer; the future of civilization ultimately rested on the shoulders of Amamins generation. Hughes, what do you think? Leman turned to Hughes. Im not in charge of this part, but I also support the exchange in the technological domain, Hughes said in his usual hoarse and slow voice. He was only interested in technology; Human Civilization possessed a much higher Store Level, and some of the magic technologies were highly alluring to people like him. Leman had anticipated this response. Turning back to Shen Qian, he said, As the envoy can see, we have no objections to this proposal, but for the sake of necessary procedure, it still needs to be passed in The Sages Council. How long will this take? asked Shen Qian, Every minute and second under the Civilization Trial is precious, a point weve also raised in the proposal. Your civilizations time efficiency must be accelerated to match our timeliness. Its just the necessary process; there wont be any issues with the outcome, Leman seemed to want to add more, but after a brief pause, he continued directly, The meeting will be conducted using remote projection magic, and we can sign in ten minutes. Clearly, he too had started adapting to this efficiency. Then we can now prepare the support personnel and send them here immediately, Shen Qian said quickly, The first batch will mainly consist of elite powerhouses, focusing on relieving dangerous areas within your civilization, and they will bring a large number of self-defense weapons. In fact, this support held even greater benefits for Humans than initially anticipated. Indeed, on the point of points. Since it had been confirmed that points could be earned from the Undead of other civilizations as well, the value of this support extended beyond just the cooperative alliance. Chapter 162 - 162: The Shock of the Sky Spirit Delegation Chapter 162: Chapter 162: The Shock of the Sky Spirit Delegation Moreover, there was indeed an excess of military forces within the civilization of humans. Large numbers of the Chosen Ones and the Extraordinary Corps began to engage in construction projects. Earning points and exchanging them for rewards in other domains was undoubtedly more advantageous! Shen Hao even considered recruiting some high-quality immigrants, especially in the field of magical research, because research needs a foundation. Even in the domain of magic, it should be the same. Starting to learn from the ground up was somewhat inefficient compared to directly learning magic, highlighting the difference between users and researchers. There were certainly opportunities to be found. With human civilization taking the initiative, the efficiency of exchanges between two civilizations suddenly increased. ... That immigration spaceship was activated again, sending a thousand powerful Chosen Ones and ten thousand members of the Cultivator Corps. Qiuyue even volunteered to go, which also included Shen Haos specially appointed combat personnel, along with a plethora of various weapons and a small portion of magical equipment and knowledge from the Level 21 Mall. These items were naturally not given for free; as part of the trade, the spaceship would bring back a significant amount of magical equipment and resources upon landing. Just the Demon Crystals alone, if exchanged for points, represented an immensely large number. It was at least five times the value of the resources sent! After all, the world of Sky Spirit People had abundant magical resources. These items did not need to be purchased using points from the mall, including some rare Magic Metal materials and magical plants, among others. In going and returning, both parties were able to reap massive benefits. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But more importantly, there was personnel exchange. This was something highly valued by both sides. Initially, Hughes was planned to lead the team, but Sage Amamin volunteered and personally led Hughes and a host of Magic Masters to the planet of human civilization. They boarded the spaceship the day after the human envoys had arrived. This efficiency was unprecedented for the Sky Spirit Civilization. At the same time, Human Civilization adhered to basic etiquette for this formal visit, not treating it as casually as the previous Siti peoples migration. After all, the nature was different. The Global United Front even planned to host a reception ceremony. Ordinary people were quite interested in this. Even in these busy times, many people were seen discussing it during their leisure time online. This species is the legendary Elves! A magic species with super high aesthetic appeal, just perfect! Wake up, when magic appears, nothing is strange about elves. Feels like fantasies are steadily turning into reality! Ive found that although different civilizations species might have some differences, their commonalities are just as numerous, truly a miracle of life. People only care about looks. The development of magic fields is whats most important. Cultivation reviews are falling behind. Its good, I heard their civilization can protect cities in blizzards with large-scale magic! With the popularity brought about by this alliance, the Global United Front continually released information about the Sky Spirit People, including their culture and magic, thus further intensifying public discussions and increasing the level of interest. In this harsh Civilization Trial, everyone had to constantly embrace new things. Alien civilizations were one of them. When the Siti people came before, the level of discussion and attention was already significant, but this time it was undoubtedly bigger. This enthusiasm peaked when the spaceship arrived and Amamin led her team to the surface. Everyone watched this beautiful elf, who completely matched human aesthetic standards, meet kindly with the human reception team, and visited the first Underground City, the Magic Domain production factory, and the memorial plaza from the last Blood Demon Trial. It wasnt until the evening that Sage Amamin appeared at the podium of the Global United Front press conference to face the final interview. Sage Amamin, having spent several hours visiting, what is your impression of our human civilization? The first question posed by the reporter was very clich, but necessary. This is a truly great civilization, Amamin said seriously. I saw your courage, determination, and astonishing efforts. I always thought before coming here that the strength of your civilization was entirely due to the power of the Chosen One Associations President, but after visiting the first Underground City, its clear I was wrong. The power burst forth by your civilization in times of crisis far exceeds ours. This astonishment was not feigned, as the camera faithfully captured her reaction. Initially upon seeing the first Underground City, Amamin was somewhat dismissive. By the time she knew that over ten million people had mobilized to build this in just nine human days, that unbelievable reaction was fully displayed on her face. For the Sky Spirit People, this was indeed unimaginable. Especially since she had also visited the imagery from that time. Watching each human throw themselves selflessly into this task, which was theoretically impossible, with hopes for what they could achieve, brought her great shock. The Sky Spirit Clan wouldnt do this; they pride themselves on their composure, believing that intense emotions only cloud wisdom, so even when facing death, they wouldnt think about struggling. But human civilization showed her the power that courage and passion could unleash! Perhaps they indeed relied on that god-like powerhouse to reach this extent, but, the power of that powerhouse must also partially stem from them! And at this moment, this statement also caused a significant stir within human civilization. Countless people felt proud because of it. They indeed were not as powerful as the Sky Spirit Civilization at the beginning, which was clear from that data, but they managed to achieve miracles unimaginable to the Sky Spirits! According to the information we have so far, the reporter asked the second question, our President helped you by eliminating over a million undead, saving tens of millions of Sky Spirit lives yesterday, is there something you would like to say to the President? Facing this question, before the camera, Sage Amamin, who had always maintained composure and ease, showing the grace of a superior, suddenly appeared visibly nervous. This, well, actually, I am planning to visit that respected, powerful figure, Amamin stammered a bit, mainly to express the Sky Spirit Peoples gratitude, also, also to apologize for our initial arrogance, and simultaneously hope that both civilizations can maintain eternal friendship and become everlasting allies. Im sorry, the reporter said with uncontrollable excitement, as if he had discovered some major news. Did you just use the word visit? Yes, Amamin took a deep breath, seemingly finally calming his nerves, and spoke quickly and seriously, Sky Spirit People respect the powerful, especially those who have helped us. Your civilizations president can save our whole civilization with his own power, and we must show him enough reverence, no matter what. Suddenly, many viewers in front of the TV got excited. They finally understood why Amamin appeared very polite, completely lacking the arrogance previously mentioned by the expert, as the Sage of Sky Spirit Civilization had already been awed by President Shen Hao! I only knew the President was strong before, but after encountering other civilizations, I now understand just how powerful he is! I figured it out a long time ago; thats a one in a billion chance for a Mythical Talent! The Sky Spirit Civilization is strong, but President Shen Hao is stronger! Eliminating a million undead from across a planet? Didnt you watch the report above? Those million undead were gathered together. Damn, gathered together? That scene must have been spectacular! Our undead have not been that stupid for a while now; the undead version of Sky Spirit People is too outdated. President Shen Hao, forever a god! Clearly, these two questions, one elevating the peoples identity with their race, their civilization, and the other further elevating their worship of Shen Hao, both achieved their purpose. And these two aspects are very important for civilizations involved in the Civilization Trial. After all, as the contact between different civilizations deepens, not only can other species immigrate here, but humans also have the opportunity to immigrate elsewhere. Enhancing the sense of belonging to a civilization, the sense of identity, and the confidence to pass the Trial, is crucial! However, Amamins performance was indeed somewhat unexpected, although already sensed during earlier interactions, but now it seems that Amamin harbored a deep respect for humans, especially for the President. As long as Sage Amamins position within the Sky Spirit Civilization is secure, our alliance with the Sky Spirit Civilization is also secure, the Analysis Department quickly came to a series of conclusions, The cooperation can go deeper, including in the area of warfare, and we can also actively pull in some elites An alliance within a civilization is not just about signing a contract and being done with it. After all, these contracts do not have international constraints. Even if they did, they would still be difficult to enforce in the harsh environment of the Civilization Trial. This is just the beginning. Two different civilizations need to constantly deepen their understanding and bind more interests together. This is also why, even in this tense situation, visits are still arranged. And at this moment, the reporters questioning continued. Including the history and culture of the Sky Spirit People, including the cooperative projects in the Magic Domain, as well as military support and more, although only basic matters, the entire human civilization was deepening its understanding of the Sky Spirit Civilization and even many experts began analyzing the benefits of this alliance for human civilization. An alliance is not just a matter for the high-level officials. Chapter 163 - 163: The Civilization Relationship Recognized by the Trial Chapter 163: Chapter 163: The Civilization Relationship Recognized by the Trial Excluding Shen Haos power, the Sky Spirit Civilization was entirely not inferior to Human Civilization, and in many aspects, it was even stronger. Such an alliance would inevitably affect various aspects. The common folk needed to accept this as well. If the Undead crisis within the Sky Spirit Civilization escalated further, even necessitating large-scale deployment of legions, on one hand for points, on the other hand also for greater benefits. Fortunately, in this alliance, the initiative had always been in the hands of Human Civilization. After the press conference ended, Amamin even came to the headquarters of the Chosen One Association, just as she had said herself. Upon arrival, what came into view was a towering high tower. ... Amamins gaze was filled with astonishment. Ordinary people might not notice, but as a powerful Magician specializing in the magic domain, she could clearly discern the essence of this black tower. The magic halos surging on the surface, in her vision, were also filled with the mystical aspects of magic. The technology contained within this tower far surpassed the level of the Sky Spirit People! And Hughes, following behind her, even showed a fanatic expression. This is a Magic Holy Land! It is the place every Magician dreams of! he even became so excited he was almost incoherent, I want to stay here, study this tower, see those engravings there? Thats a completely different Magic Array! Amamin could fully understand Hughess thoughts, as he was completely a research-type Magician, immersed in magic. But she was not. At this moment, she gathered her emotions, and all her thoughts were focused on the upcoming meeting with Shen Hao. Led by a group of automated puppets, the envoy entered the Mage Tower, and Amamin even refused to use any transport, simply ascending the most basic stairs step by step until she reached the top floor and arrived at the last room. An Angel, with wings fluttering behind, filled with a strong aura, guarded the place. The master will see only you, Ellie said, her tone filled with arrogance. Yes. Amamin could feel the power of this being, even the arrogance seemed utterly above her own. The exquisite and grand door slowly opened, Amamin took a deep breath, lowered her head, and stepped in. Even without raising her head, she could feel the pervasive suppression filling the room, not intense, yet still with a suffocating sense. It made her clearly understand that a great entity was right in front of her. This was the possessor of Mythical Talent, standing at the pinnacle of the Chosen Ones! Sky Spirit Sage Amamin, I greet the Sovereign, Amamin, following the ancient rituals of the Sky Spirit People toward Divine beings, slowly prostrated on the ground. Before coming here, she had considered many different kinds of rituals. Even those faced with an Emperor. But after truly arriving here, she realized that there is nothing better than Divine as a descriptor! Without a word, this overwhelming suppression, rendering one devoid of any will to resist and only wishing to submit, was the best expression of identity. The deficiencies of the Sky Spirit Civilization are clear and fatal, Shen Hao began, saying just that. Yes, Amamin trembled slightly. I have been watching your planet; the Undead crisis is far more than what it appears to be, Shen Haos gaze was exceptionally profound, More of the Undead are hidden in the shadows, they know your strength, they also know your weaknesses; without our intervention, you stand no chance of victory. Yes, Amamin bit her lip. This was a reality that they, the Sages, had vaguely sensed previously, but they simply did not wish to, nor dared to, confront it. Now it was ruthlessly exposed. Yes, the Undead crisis was far worse than anticipated! Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the past, the power of the Sky Spirit Civilization was stronger; everyone was a Magician, and aside from the mindless Undead, the few Ghost Kings did not dare to appear openly. They hid, and then rapidly grew stronger. But the rapidly deteriorating situation lately indicated that some Ghost Kings had seen an opportunity, which was to launch an offensive and completely destroy and occupy their civilization! The balance of power had reversed. Without Shen Hao and the intervention of Human Civilization, the extinction of their civilization was far from a minor probability. In truth, from the civilization performance rankings, the Sky Spirit Civilization could easily withstand the current level of cold waves, but among nine civilizations, it only ranked fifth. This meant that, in this Civilization Trial, if only two or three civilizations could survive, then based on the Sky Spirit Civilizations performance in the first settlement period, their extermination was certain. Merely what is being exchanged now is not enough, Shen Hao spoke again, calmly saying, To save your civilization, we need to contribute more; the resources and technologies you can currently exchange are not sufficient. Amamin did not speak, just lowered her head even further, even biting her lips until they bled. She had never felt as helpless as she did now. This was not a negotiation, but a wait for judgment! Her own future and the future of billions of people in her entire civilization were all in the hands of the being before her! Go back, Shen Haos tone suddenly relaxed, Prepare yourself mentally for giving more and have your civilization set aside its pride. We will not demand excessively, but neither will we give without reason. Yes. Amamin did not receive the judgment she anticipated, nor could she utter a word of inquiry. But as she stood up, she mustered the courage to glance with the corner of her eye. All she could see was a throne floating in midair, but that brief glimpse, like peeking into an unreachable domain, made her shudder violently, her divine soul greatly impacted! Shen Hao frowned and waved his hand. In the next instant, Amamin appeared outside the door, collapsing on the ground, gasping heavily with a look of utter fear and her mind blank. Quite audacious, Ellie said with a look of disgust, but still extended a finger to gently touch, as a soothing life force flowed into Amamin, alleviating the damage to her divine soul, The masters throne is not something you can spy on without permission. Not losing yourself on the spot is a testament to the masters mercy. Indeed, Shen Hao had not used Dominator pressure on Amamin, but since she kept her head down, he did not quite restrain his power either. He did intend to give a greater shock. In such a situation, the [Emperors Throne] naturally integrated the pressure. Staring directly at such close distance was equivalent to actively enduring the Dominator pressure! For Amamin, with her mere Level 14 strength, not losing herself was thanks to Shen Haos quick response. Sitting on the [Emperors Throne], Shen Hao, in certain domains, had already completely surpassed the current level. The unique quality of Mythical status was gradually becoming apparent. Yet even as Amamin lowered her head, her face still showed intense fear. She could not think back, for if she reminisced about the scene she had glimpsed earlier, the feeling of submission would continuously surge. It was an indescribable feeling, as if willing to give up civilization, abandon everything, and offer all she had without the slightest defiance! Pressure huh? Amamin swallowed hard, recalling some unobscured intelligence in human civilization, unable to describe her emotions. Until she left, she dared not look back even once, even though the door had closed! However, after her departure, Ellie walked into the room. Master, Erin respectfully addressed Shen Hao, The Envoy is not badly harmed, but she might harbor some shadows in her heart. Hmm, Shen Hao said from the throne, adjusting to a more comfortable position before asking suddenly, Are you really sure there can be a relationship between civilizations that is recognized by the Civilization Trial? Yes, Erin replied, Our memories have been restored to the period of the fourth Civilization Trial. In that trial, indeed there were two civilizations that had already established a deep relationship upon their appearance, with one of them being dominant. However, we are not clear about the conditions needed. Indeed, this was a piece of new intelligence Erin Ellie had told Shen Hao not long ago. Normally, the relationships between civilizations in a multi-civilization trial cannot be maintained for long. Because in the next trial, they might be assigned to different trial galaxies and might never meet again. Unless completely conquered and integrated. Like the Siti people. But Erin Ellie had suggested another possibilitythat a civilization could bind other civilizations to appear together in the same trial. This was also why Shen Hao wanted to further influence Amamin. Unfortunately, their civilization had been wiped out early in the fourth trial, and the specific details were unclear. But this information was enough for Shen Hao to pay greater attention to the Sky Spirit Civilization. Just in case. Just in case in the next Civilization Trial, they also had a chance to bring along one, or even several subordinates. After all, any possibility that could enhance the strength of civilization and increase humanitys resistance to the Civilization Trial should be pursued. Shen Hao had never let down his guard on the Civilization Trial, whether because of exploiting loopholes or seemingly being able to take a breath due to the current situation. The threat was still constantly looming over human civilization. All cooperations must be accelerated as much as possible, Shen Hao directly conveyed his voice to Dong Gong, The second settlement periods cold wave will intensify, and the construction of the Underground City must also be expedited. If the Sky Spirit Civilizations Magic Array remains at its current level, it might not ensure safety. Understood, Dong Gong replied. Also, the observation and surveillance of other civilizations must be intensified, Shen Hao continued, Some civilizations that think they have resolved the crisis, or believe they cannot solve the crisis on their own, will likely try to contact other civilizations; contacts between civilizations will become more frequent. Chapter 164 - 164: The Great Development of Civilization Chapter 164: Chapter 164: The Great Development of Civilization ` This was fully anticipated. The multi-civilization trial is no longer just a simple test for each civilization. Other civilizations can also encounter danger and opportunity, or rather, this is an inherent part of the trial itself. During the first ranking settlement period, all civilizations had to focus solely on the trial itself. But now, some civilizations have a clear understanding of the trial. Whether they are able to face it or not, they need to shift their gaze beyond their own planets. ... This applies to human civilization as well. Dong Gong readily accepted the task. The Global United Front is extremely busy and there is so much to be done. Fortunately, they are continuously recruiting talents from various countries. The two most important tasks at the momentthe construction of underground cities and the alliance with the Sky Spirit Civilizationare progressing rapidly. Each day, numerous transport planes shuttle back and forth between the Chosen One Association headquarters and various regions, delivering a vast array of goods from the Level 21 Mall to all corners of the world. The focus is on construction and magic. These powerful devices have once again accelerated the pace of construction. Just four or five days after the start of the second batch of 600 underground cities, another batch of 600 began. According to the original schedule, it seemed impossible for humans to build enough underground cities to accommodate more than seven billion people before the real arrival of the Eternal Night Ice River in two months time. But now, hope is indeed visible. At the same time, the technology of the Sky Spirit People is also playing a significant role. This kind of super-large magic array was originally designed to defend cities from massive attacks by flying magic beasts. But after we modified it by adding the fire element attribute, it can also be used to resist the cold Amamin was currently at a magic research institute, explaining the concept of modifying magic arrays to human magicians. Everyone was listening extremely attentively. Even behind the live classroom, hundreds of thousands of magicians throughout the world who had reached a certain level were listening intently to the lecture. The most difficult part of this super-large magic array lies in the magic power channels. This requires the incorporation of these channels into the city from the very beginning of its construction, and if you want to remodel them on the fly, you must be precise in your terrain planning. We have a type of miniaturized magic sand table that can accomplish this, and similar items are available in the Chosen One Mall, Amamin finished explaining the last topic and then added, Next, we will use Sky City as an example to complete the first magic barrier project transformation. Does anyone have any questions? As soon as she finished speaking, a sea of hands went up in the audience. Even though Amamin had witnessed such scenes many times, she was still somewhat amazed. The magnitude of the pressure on these people, and their thirst for knowledge was something that even among her own Sky Spirit Clan, ordinary magicians could not match. Amamin understood that this was partly due to cultural differences and partly due to differences in lifespan. Compared to the Sky Spirit People who lived for more than three hundred years on average, humans only lived a quarter of that time. And the best time to learn during that lifespan is even shorter. This forces the human elite to adapt to the concept of rapid, efficient learning, which during this harsh Civilization Trial proves to be the most precious thing! Although Amamin had only stayed here for a few days, during this short time, she clearly saw the potential of human civilization. Such efficient growth, coupled with such a powerful guardian, would undoubtedly allow human civilization to go further in the Civilization Trial compared to the Sky Spirit Civilization! Amamin snapped back to reality and began to answer each question in turn. The food had already been prepared. It was a substance called Fasting Pill, with just one pill ensuring the entire days required intake, alongside Energy Potions and Magic Potions. And similar scenes were not just unfolding here. The Sky Spirit Civilization had sent a large number of exceptional magicians, covering various levels. The main task of these magicians was to teach the experiences and knowledge related to magic, helping human civilization to quickly improve the foundation of the entire magic system. In addition to personally teaching a group of students with strong talent and staggering progress, related teaching videos have also been made available to the whole world. In a short period of time, the number of people choosing the path of magic has seen a certain increase. Meanwhile, fields such as Magic Industry and Magic Construction and even the use and research of related resources also continue to advance steadily. Especially when faced with some magical knowledge from the Level 21 Mall, these magicians from the Sky Spirit Civilization are utterly fascinated. According to the investigation and analysis so far, a considerable portion of the Sky Spirit People magicians already show a tendency to join human civilization. This even includes a Sage of the Sky Spirit Civilization named Hughes. Hughes is typical of the fanatical research temperament, willing to give up everything for the study of magic; honor and a sense of belonging among the Sky Spirit People pose absolutely no hindrance. ` However, theres no need to rush to recruit at this moment. There is still plenty of time, and more of the Sky Spirit People Elites are yet to come. Of course, the legions of Human Civilization are also continuously dispatching and joining the direct front against the Undead. As Shen Hao previously told Amamin, the Undead crisis within the Sky Spirit Civilization is actually more severe than anticipated. Ever since Humans began to send support, more and more powerful Undead have surged out in astonishing numbers. They rapidly took over part of the cities, and in just a few days, they brought huge losses to the Sky Spirit People. A conservative estimate puts the number of Undead at over four hundred million! This is an extremely dangerous proportion; the strength of these Undead is increasing very rapidly. If it werent for Shen Hao projecting most of his own power onto the battlefield, along with more and more powerful weapons, merely relying on the legions currently sent to support would be very difficult to handle these numbers of the Undead. Of course, the gains are also astonishing. Even if the points earned from confronting Undead on other planets are greatly discounted to only about one-quarter, in the face of such vast numbers, the efficiency of gaining points has still soared! Add to that the Undead raised on the Mother Planet that are also continuously ripe for harvest. After just nine short days, the points Shen Hao has earned from the Undead alone have already reached nearly one trillion! Additionally, with the continual construction of the Underground City, the Level 22 Mall is now officially open! The five trillion points required for Level 23 arent coming that quickly, Shen Hao reflected somewhat emotionally as he looked at the points he had accumulated. Tripling points is truly an extremely powerful cheat. The goods of the Level 21 Mall have not even been fully utilized yet, and merely through the mechanical use of its equipment, the mall has once again upgraded. This pace of leveling up also presents quite a unique scene for the entire civilization. For example, on construction sites, some areas still rely on human labor for excavation and construction, while some areas have adopted large-scale fully automated construction equipment, where engineers just need to issue commands to the AI, and everything can be left to the machines. There are even some places where magic scrolls purchased by Shen Hao from the VIP MallUnderground City Constructionare used to rapidly create an underground city with complex terrain that can accommodate a large population. And these are just some of the major fields. The changes in the finer details are even greater. Some people are still using mobile phones produced before the Civilization Trial, while others have begun to use brainwave-controlled invis-glasses that greatly increase communication efficiency. Some are still wearing heavy anti-freezing clothes in sub-zero temperatures of over a hundred degrees below, while others are already using Protection Fields to unimpededly pass through Level 20 blizzards. Devices of various levels are being used simultaneously, and a massive amount of new equipment appears amidst everyone. People are somewhat overwhelmed but are also doing their best to adapt. And for Shen Hao, the Emperor, the feeling is undoubtedly even more profound. Since the last settlement, he could clearly feel that his Cultivation speed was like a fast-forward button had been pressed, becoming faster by the day, even by the moment, compared to the past. At the time of the first ranking settlement, his Extraordinary level was only at Level 18. But in just a week, he had already reached Level 20! He was making a sprint towards the third stage. This pace of improvement was indeed beyond expectations, but it was perfectly logicalthis was a Mythical Level Profession, unique and at the pinnacle of the entire Civilization Trial! In summary, in this short week, whether it was ordinary people, Cultivators, or Chosen Ones, the entire civilization had undergone enormous development. But its not yet enough to be satisfied, we need to be stronger! Shen Hao sat on the throne, eyes half-closed, as various images surfaced in his mind. There were Humans on the Mother Planet, who were urgently strengthening themselves and building Underground Cities, as well as Human warriors on Sky Spirit Planet fighting and battling the Undead. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It finally fixed on his sister, Qiuyue. A quite significant war was ongoing. The highest Commander on the frontlines used Qiuyues identity as a tool in their propaganda, highlighting Shen Haos love and importance to her, and with some traps, they successfully attracted a large number of the Undead. Those Undead Kings also feared Shen Haos strength, as well as the power of the Humans, hoping to capture Qiuyue to stop further support from Human Civilization to the Sky Spirit Civilization. This plan, naturally, had Shen Haos approval. Just this move alone caused over fifty million Undead to converge, surrounding Qiuyue along with over ten million of the Sky Spirit Army. For the Sky Spirit People warriors unaware of the situation, such a circumstance was naturally of utmost despair. And Shen Haos hand has already grasped the scepter. Chapter 165 - 165: Civilization War! Chapter 165: Chapter 165: Civilization War! I should be able to obtain at least five hundred billion points, he muttered. The scepter, charged with power, was again blasted from the Mother Planet, taking only about ten seconds to accurately land on the battlefield! The golden thunder, carrying a tremendous roaring sound, filled the entire heavens and earth! More than ten million Sky Spirit Warriors witnessed this awe-inspiring scene. But this was just the beginning. The scepter was not retrieved by Shen Hao, but instead flew into Qiuyues hands. ... The moment she grasped it, vast starlight burst forth in Qiuyues pupils. Her relatively petite frame seemed to grow immeasurably towering in an instant. With both hands holding the scepter, she soared into the sky. The immense phantom of a throne appeared behind her, wantonly displaying its grand power to the world! Shen Hao did not control Qiuyues body; he merely lent her his power. Qiuyue had now become a true warrior, thrilled by battle. Given such an opportunity, she too could indulge a bit, savoring the joy of unrestrainedly crushing the enemy on the battlefield. One would believe that after this battle, the Undead on this planet would no longer foolishly gather like this. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And the entire Sky Spirit Civilization would sing praises of the divine might of Humans! For a civilization that secretly admired strength, this would undoubtedly deepen their connections with Human Civilization. Shen Hao took a brief look, then withdrew his gaze. A battle whose outcome was already known truly warranted little attention. However, that was only true for him. The news of the war quickly spread back to the Mother Planet and reached the ears of the Sky Spirit Envoy. Even Amamin, who continued to impart knowledge of magic, couldnt help but momentarily lose control of her expression upon hearing the news. The Undead will no longer dare to gather together! Their power has been severely weakened, said the ecstatic Sky Spirit who delivered the message. Its our turn to chase and encircle them! This is the turning point! How are the peoples emotions? Amamin asked in a measured tone, struggling to contain her excitement. Upon hearing the news, everyone is cheering; the Human warriors have received gratitude and respect everywhere. Good! Amamin was keenly aware that the victory of this war was wholly due to the might of President Shen Hao alone. The power of that mighty Chosen One had completely surpassed the level of ordinary Chosen Ones. He had reached a point where he alone could determine the fate of a civilization! She couldnt help but glance at the rankings of the Chosen Ones for the Second Cycle. All data from the first cycle had been reset, but in just these short nine days, President Shen Haos performance value had already reached nine times that of the second place! Nine times! This terrifying figure was enough to send every Chosen One reeling with shock. Amamin truly believed that some civilizations would even feel a sense of panic towards the unknown. They did not know the details and could only see the tip of the iceberg through the rankings. But as someone who had taken her place behind this Sovereign, Amamin could feel both a trembling and an exuberance from this power. However, the subordinate in front of her seemed hesitant, glanced around, and still whispered his report, Some of the Sages seem to be worried, thinking that his strength is too terrifying. Ignorance! Amamins expression darkened, What about Leman, how could he allow such utterly foolish remarks to be unchallenged? This Ill make the call myself! Amamin, somewhat impatient, took big strides towards the embassy, Apologize to my students for me, it will only take ten minutes, no, five minutes! Since the day of that audience, she had not been able to muster even the slightest bit of rebellion against him. And during this time, having deeply understood this civilization, Amamins identification with it had been growing by the day. Especially after seeing the lives of the Siti people. For her, at this moment, even if the Sky Spirit Civilization ultimately perished, if the survivors could live on here like the Siti people, it would not be unacceptable, indeed it would be extremely fortunate. Kind and gentle, strong and decisive, this civilization had too many qualities that she loved. In such a situation, to have Sages voicing such concerns? Without President Shen Hao, the Sky Spirit Civilization would have long since descended into Purgatory! This wrong phenomenon must be promptly corrected! Amamins views at this moment were not unique; most Sky Spirit People, even if they did not cherish Human Civilization as she did, could not ignore Shen Hao, who had time and again demonstrated miracles. Every Sky Spirit who witnessed that power firsthand felt a heartfelt awe. In some ways, this was also an inevitable result brought by the Sovereign Talent. From the very moment he obtained this Talent, Shen Hao was destined to be looked up to. At this moment, however, Shen Hao was observing another emergent matter. On the civilization ranking list, the performance value of the civilization ranked fourth began to plummet rapidly! Just at the last moment, the rate of decline was clearly abnormal. It was as if a major catastrophe had suddenly erupted. However, the performance value of this civilization had even ranked ahead of the Sky Spirit Civilization before. Could it also be an Undead crisis? Shen Hao pondered, looking towards the vast expanse of space. With his current power, he could not see the places that humanity had yet to reach across the vastness of space, but he had an instinctual intuition that what was happening to the civilization ranked fourth might be related to the Desert Tower Civilization. He continued to pay attention while quietly waiting. Human Civilization naturally wouldnt be unprepared for the starscape; with every increase in Store Level, Shen Hao would purchase a significant amount of outer space equipment. Spaceships, warning outposts, large range scanning devices Even though he hadnt ventured beyond the far side of the Sun to explore those two unknown civilizations, the six civilizations currently observable were all under long-range surveillance; the Global United Front had already strengthened Observation as soon as the civilization ranking list was discovered. Shen Hao waited quietly. It wasnt a long wait before Dong Gong came to report. Civilization War! Shen Hao murmured softly. Indeed, the reason for the significant crisis this time was not due to a sudden escalation in the Trial, but the bold actions of a civilization launching a war against another civilization! It was the Desert Tower Civilization! Shen Haos intuition was correct; the forward observation outposts had clearly seen over thirty massive warships belonging to the Desert Tower Civilization appearing outside Planet No.4! Planet No.4, located relatively close to the No.5 Desert Tower Planet, was a world covered by dense forests, entirely green without any visible oceans. Even in moments completely covered by ice and snow, one could still vaguely see the hint of green beneath the ice and snow. From the performance value, although the specifics of this civilization are still unknown, it is clear they have their own ways of resisting the Trial. Yet now, they were facing an invasion by the Desert Tower Civilization! Has the discussion meeting been convened? Shen Hao asked after Dong Gong finished reporting the basic situation. Its being swiftly convened, and the Analysis Department already has a preliminary analysis report, Dong Gong seemed to have received new intelligence and immediately reported to Shen Hao, According to intelligence from the interstellar outpost, the Desert Tower Civilization is using weapons of mass destruction and conducting indiscriminate, blanket bombing that doesnt seem intended to plunder the civilization itself. The Analysis Department speculates that the Desert Tower Civilizations goal is most likely to cultivate Undead! Such short-sightedness? Shen Hao frowned slightly. After learning that points could be harvested from other civilizations, Human Civilization had also considered this scheme. To carry out mass extinction of a civilization, cultivate a large number of Undead, and then harvest these Undead to increase points. However, the biggest flaw in this plan is not in ethical considerations. It lies in the balance of benefits and risks. Take the Sky Spirit People for example, if the Sky Spirit Civilization is completely annihilated, or if the entire Sky Spirit Civilization is exterminated in one fell swoop, that would instantly produce ninety billion Undead. Although it may seem numerous, these Undead dispersed across the vast Sky Spirit Planet are far from concentrated, and they can hide, run, and are quite fast. Even Shen Hao would not be able to eliminate such a number of Undead in a short time. If it drags on until a large number of Undead reach the Second Stage, or even higher, to the point where they are capable of interstellar actions, the Human Mother Planet, close at hand, would face imminent danger. That represents a risk. Moreover, the benefit of this action would only yield points, and those too at a discounted rate. But now, Human Civilization, having obtained the foundation of the Magic System from the Sky Spirit Civilization, acquired an abundance of magical equipment and resources, as well as a considerable amount of manpower and materials. The mere foundation of the Magic System represents a wealth that cannot be measured in value, it enables humanity to firmly take its place on the path of magic, and to go further! Not to mention the possibilities of high-quality individual migration and deeper connections as seen from the intelligence given by Erin Ellie. These benefits are obviously more comprehensive and long-term. And this is under the condition that Shen Hao has a threefold points hack. For any civilization, upon rational analysis, it becomes clear that conquering and controlling a civilization is far more beneficial than destroying it like this! Yet the Desert Tower Civilization still took this approach. Its now confirmed that the Desert Tower Civilization is indeed filled with destructive ideological thoughts, Dong Gong continued to report the Analysis Departments findings, Once they see an opportunity, they will definitely launch a civilization war against us. It is recommended to remain highly vigilant and be ready to initiate an attack when necessary Clearly, there was no possibility of peace between Human Civilization and Desert Tower Civilization. The best outcome would be mutual vigilance, non-interference, until the end of the Trial. But what Shen Hao was contemplating was the issue at hand. Whether to intervene in the war initiated by the Desert Tower Civilization. Chapter 166 - 166: The Highest Level Emergency Task! Chapter 166: Chapter 166: The Highest Level Emergency Task! ` If we choose to intervene, it would inevitably lead to a military conflict with the Desert Tower Civilization, possibly even triggering a full-scale war between the two civilizations. However, war is a decision that must be made with caution when it comes to civilizations. Especially under the backdrop of the Civilization Trial. At present, Human Civilization has not completely escaped the crisis brought by the Trial. Although the Undead are broadly suppressed, they continue to emerge incessantly, threatening the safety of human life from time to time, and the Eternal Night Ice River has not truly commenced, with the current cold waves and blizzards yet to reach their extremes. ... The entire civilizations focus must be on the construction of the Underground City. The Sky Spirit Civilization is likewise restraining military forces. Right now, there are nearly three hundred million Undead fleeing in all directions. Although the Sky Spirit Peoples forces are the mainstay, humans still need to dispatch a large number of powerful individuals to reinforce their ranks. Having reached the Second Stage, at least half of the Chosen Ones, after their job change, are currently situated within the Sky Spirit Civilization. However, from another perspective, intervening could also present the opportunity to gain a substantial amount of benefits. Not to mention, Planet No.4 has now suffered severe damage, and the Undead must have spawned in significant numbersthese are points. Moreover, in such circumstances, the entire civilization may likely be unable to survive the Trial, and Humans arriving as Saviors could have the chance to gather a group of Chosen Ones and high-quality immigrantsthese are also benefits. The Desert Tower Civilization plays the villain, while Humans play the hero. This mode of warfare, in dealings with several other civilizations, could be advantageous as well. Shen Hao looked at his interface for the cheat device. In a few more hours, the new cheat device loading time would unlock! Shen Hao had already made a decision about this cheat device. Have the members of the council first gather intelligence and discuss, while sending several Chosen Ones to travel at high speed to Planet No.4 aboard a spaceship. Find a way to get in and ascertain the situation there let Feng Ping join them. Yes, Dong Gong replied. Shen Hao, the President, usually didnt manage affairs much, but once he issued an order, the Chosen One Associations operational speed was astonishing. At this moment, four Chosen Ones were quickly selected to carry out this extraterrestrial mission. Among them was one Chosen One who was quite special, the very one appointed by Shen Hao. His name was Feng Ping. He was only twenty-three years old this year, a top-world eSports player, and earned the status of Chosen One for it. But before that, he wasnt even aware that he had reached such a level in eSports. After all, he had decent academic grades, and he wasnt completely immersed in gaming; he just knew he had a high level of game skill. And after the Blood Demon Trial descended, this ability became somewhat insignificant; during the Blood Demon war, he even actively enlisted in the military. However, just as a new recruit who had just arrived at the battlefield, the war had already ended. Just when Feng Ping thought his path forward was to stay in some city and become a patroller in the Crisis Management Department, the slot of Chosen One unexpectedly fell upon him. Thats right, both he and his teammates were stunned. By this time, people who had reached the pinnacle in various important fields had all been gathered, and even if they continued their usual work, they were still closely monitored. Feng Ping was like a fish that slipped through the net. And thats not even the most fantastic part. When drawing his Talent, Feng Ping directly drew a Purple Epic Talent! Yes, Purple Epic Level! This was a one-in-ten-thousand chance, and in all of Human Civilization up to now, there have only been three! After that, Feng Ping received intense training from the Chosen One Association. In the second Trial, he was also sent to various locations to join the battles against the Trial. At this moment, Feng Ping was just emerging from an Underground City Construction zone. As soon as he burrowed out, the personal terminal he wore began to vibrate incessantly, while at the same time, his contact lenses projected an emergency mission from the Chosen One Association. [Chosen One Feng Ping, an emergency mission is now issued, ordering you to drop all matters and proceed swiftly to the Chosen One Association headquarters. The necessary transportation has been prepared, and you need to arrive at the designated location to wait within ten minutes of receiving this mission.] [Mission level: Top priority!] [Mission issued by: President] A top-priority emergency mission from the President? Feng Ping took a deep breath, leaped up, and started sprinting towards the designated spot before he could even process the information. Then, his emotions began to tremble with excitement. To be honest, when he discovered he had a Purple Epic Talent, Feng Ping was exhilarated for a long time. On one hand, this meant he had surpassed the vast majority of Chosen Ones right from the start, and on the other, after experiencing the Blood Demon war, no one was without the desire for powernot only to ensure their own safety but also to protect even more people. Personal ambitions and a grand mission, all converged on the identity of the Chosen One. However, in the few months after joining the Chosen One Association and receiving elite training, Feng Ping felt somewhat stifled. The reason lay with his Talent. [Illusion Body] Thats right, his body could turn into an illusion, avoiding attacks, becoming invisible, even causing others to overlook him. Was this ability powerful? ` Of course its powerful! If it were during the Blood Demon war, he could have infiltrated the Blood Demon camp all by himself, assassinated the Matrix, or eavesdropped on military plans face to face. But, facing the Second Civilization Trial, the only use of his ability was to delve deep underground to take samples and investigate soil and rock formations. It was highly useful at first, but as the equipment sent from various places became more and more advanced, even this exploration didnt require him anymore. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This made Feng Ping feel somewhat useless. Especially since he had received three Golden Legendary abilities from the President, yet he still hadnt obtained a Golden Legendary profession. He had only completed a transformation into the Purple Epic class. Feng Ping was also just a twenty-three-year-old young man. After gaining the Talent and power that others did not have, he naturally also yearned to make a name for himself! And now, was the opportunity finally coming? Feng Pings excitement was such that his face even became slightly flushed, as if there was a breath in his heart that he needed to forcefully exhale. He checked his personal communicator for a message from the highest official in charge of the construction site. We have received instructions from superiors; your job will be taken over by large-scale detection equipment. The other workers will only know that you have been transferred to another Underground City construction site. Wishing you a safe and meritorious return! Thank you for your leadership! Feng Ping typed a few words, then closed his personal terminal. At this moment, outside the Underground City, the temperature had already dropped to minus one hundred degrees, and even though it was afternoon, broad daylight, under the cover of the blizzard, all one could see was pitch darkness. Only by lifting ones head was it possible to see a resting gleam in the sky. Ever since the start of the Second Phase ranking calculation, the sunlight seemed to be rapidly diminishing. Feng Ping had visited over a dozen sites for work, and had never seen daylight, let alone sunlight. Although his Illusion Body state meant he would not feel the cold, the darkness and the howling blizzard could still make him feel a sort of chill. But in the midst of the darkness, a scorching light suddenly shone directly on his location. Feng Ping lifted his head and saw a spaceship that stood unmoving even in the midst of the blizzard. The transport has arrived, please board the spaceship, a message popped up on the communicator. Feng Ping took a slow deep breath, looked at the spaceship that had already landed, slowly walked into the opened hatchway, and simultaneously canceled his Illusion Body. A sense of warmth instantly swept over his entire body. Is this your ability? a voice suddenly appeared, startling Feng Ping. He looked around, but saw no one. Until, a persons figure as well emerged from the void. It was a middle-aged man in his forties, with a simple smile. Yes, Feng Ping said, somewhat surprised as he looked at him. This mans ability seemed a bit like his own. Zou Shulong, the middle-aged man extended his hand, smiling, Im a cook, used to work in the armys cooking squad. Hello, hello, Feng Ping shook hands with both of his. Dont be so polite, I know you, Feng Ping, with a Purple Epic Ability! Zou Shulong said smilingly, Im also the captain of this mission, though I just have a Blue Elite Ability. Captain? Feng Ping was immediately shocked. Perhaps because I have a few more years of experience and Im an old soldier, your Potential is far stronger than mine, Zou Shulong said cheerfully, looking indeed very amiable. Not at all, I know my own weight, Feng Ping waved his hands repeatedly, Its just good luck. Zou Shulong nodded slightly in his mind. His mission included detailed profiles of personnel. The description of Feng Pings character was very clear in the mission dossier. Sincere, modest, passionate (to be emphasized and nurtured during the mission). So Zou Shulong was right; Feng Ping indeed had great Potential. Captain, is it just the two of us on this mission? Feng Ping was obviously still excited, looking around as if he was trying to see if there was anyone else hidden on the spaceship. There are two others, but they came on different spaceships, Zou Shulong said with a smile, One is from Japan, a girl whos two years younger than you, and the other one is from the Northern Alliance. Except for you, all three of us have Blue Talent, and were all Second Stage Chosen Ones. This basic information about his teammates would have to be shared sooner or later. No harm in saying it now. Feng Ping took a deep breath, Four Second Stage Chosen Ones, all with Blue Talent or higher, this is a big mission indeed! Thats right. Zou Shulongs expression grew more serious, Were going to meet the President. Hiss! Feng Ping truly widened his eyes in astonishment this time. Meeting the President! Chapter 167 - 167: You Will Decide Their Fate! Chapter 167: Chapter 167: You Will Decide Their Fate! In most civilizations at the current stage, Chosen Ones with Purple Epic Talent hold absolutely high status. This can be seen from the Sky Spirit Civilization. Amamin was just a newly promoted Sage, and even with a decent identity and talent, under normal circumstances, she could not have garnered many supporters and become one of the representatives of The Sages Council immediately upon joining. However, with the addition of her Purple Epic Talent, her status was actually even higher. This represented not only power but also potential. Yet, Human Civilization was completely different. ... Even though Feng Ping was one of only three possessors of Purple Talent within Human Civilization, his status wasnt really anything special; in the eyes of most people, he couldnt compare to those Chosen Ones who had made their mark during the Blood Demon War. Even Feng Ping himself thought so. The reason was simple. The existence of Shen Hao alone suppressed all Chosen Ones! In front of Shen Hao, it didnt matter whether your talent was Purple, Blue, or even White; he could nurture any of them if he wished. Currently prominent figures like Song Cheng and Liu Ruoxi, who had risen to fame, had started out as White Talents. Thus, no Chosen One didnt admire Shen Hao, no one who didnt long to be closer to this President of the Chosen Ones. It wasnt just because he was the savior, the guardian of civilization, but also because he represented the future of the Chosen Ones! At this very moment, Feng Pings heart was already beating uncontrollably fast. He had originally thought that he would have the chance to meet with the President only after making significant achievements, but unexpectedly, the mission required him to meet with the President right from the start! Was the clothing he wore today too dirty? He hadnt washed his hair, and it seemed like he hadnt shaved either. Thinking about these things made Feng Ping somewhat restless. The spaceship will arrive in ten minutes, said Zou Shulong, catching a glimpse of Feng Pings nervousness and smiling with his honest round face, though I think theres a place to wash up on the spaceship. As soon as he finished speaking, Feng Pings figure disappeared from sight. He had used his ability and passed directly through the wall! Illusion Body, Zou Shulong looked at Feng Ping in the room and sighed slightly to himself, Hes really strong. His talent was known as Illusion Control, and his profession, as an Illusion Master, was especially skilled at creating various illusions; in some ways, it was also quite powerful. But compared to Feng Pings talent, there was a notable difference. Unless there was a power that could counter Feng Pings or overwhelm him in terms of strength, otherwise, it was nearly an invincible defense, and even more, it was stealthy. Luckily, Zou Shulong at his age naturally didnt feel envious because of this. His expression grew a bit more serious. This hastily assembled four-person team, all with Talents or abilities of concealment, one could imagine that the mission they were tasked with was definitely not simple. Zou Shulong being chosen as the team leader meant he was more mature and didnt get overly excited like Feng Ping did. He felt more pressure instead. The spaceship arrived quickly, and when Feng Ping appeared again, he had managed a rough makeover. They waited on the magnificent Mage Tower for a while before the other two arrived. One was a Japanese girl with a somewhat sweet face, looking no more than seventeen or eighteen years old, obviously very nervous. She bowed deeply on seeing the two of them, Hello, my name is Tanahara Kanai. As for the other person from the Northern Alliance, he was not tall, seemed rather thin, and appeared to be in his thirties or forties, and he introduced himself as well, Just call me Ludwig, Im an engineer. Hello, Zou Shulong greeted them, My name is Zou Shulong, and I am the team leader for this mission. Hello, Captain! Kanai suddenly bowed deeply, at a full ninety degrees, becoming even more nervous. Japan was now completely frozen over by seawater, and although those who survived were also building Underground Cities, there was a pervasive sense of sorrow. With that background, Japanese often felt somewhat inferior when abroad. As a young girl, Tanahara Kanai was somewhat typical in this regard. Its not often that we see a Chosen One of your age, what were you chosen for? Zou Shulong asked her to ease some of her nervousness. Rep-, replying to the Captain, its as a top-level voice actor, Kanai pursed her lips, sadness in her eyes, I had already signed with an agency, they all said I had a lot of talent and that I would definitely become a world-renowned voice actor, but Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, the agency was long gone, and so was the profession of voice acting. I see, Zou Shulong didnt really know what else to say. With the beginning of the Civilization Trial, many things people used to love, including dreams and futures, had disappeared helplessly. Especially now, without sunlight, forests, or grasslands to see. People hiding in the Underground Cities might have secured their safety, but when they remembered these things, they were also filled with confusion and sorrow. And at this moment, the door behind them suddenly opened, and Erin Ellie walked through. Follow me, the President is waiting for you. Suddenly, everyone tensed up again. Naturally, they knew who the beautiful Angels President was. Even Zou Shulong couldnt maintain his composure at this time. What, exactly, was the mission? When the group arrived at the top floor and the doors opened, they all saw Shen Hao sitting on a throne, hovering in the middle of the hall. Unlike when they met with Amamin, Shen Hao had retracted all his power at this time, but even so, he still exerted considerable pressure on the Chosen Ones before him. Greetings to the President, everyone saluted together. This time, Ive called you here for an important mission, Shen Hao spoke concisely. An hour ago, we witnessed the outbreak of a civilization war, or rather, a civilization slaughter might be more accurate to say. As his voice fell, a projection appeared in the center of the hall. Everyone could clearly see it was a planet. A white planet, also frozen by snow and ice. However, at this moment, thirty space warships surrounded the planet like blood-sucking parasites, with explosions ripping through the area wherever they went. Everyone revealed a shocked expression. This was nuclear weapons! Someone was using nuclear weapons in a dense pattern against another planet! It had to be said that just this image alone fully displayed the brutality of civilization warfare; these people couldnt imagine what was happening on the bombarded planet, nor could they imagine what would happen if their mother planet faced the same situation. It would be the despair of countless people, the wailing of countless people! The purpose of Sky Tower had not been made public. However, considering Shen Hao before them, their expressions eased a bit, but they still looked moved by the images on the projection. The civilization launching this kind of extermination attack is the Desert Tower Civilization. They once attempted to do the same thing to the Siti people, but I stopped them, and now, they have taken the initiative to attack again, Shen Hao said slowly. Clearly, the nature of this civilization is extremely dangerous, and I am considering taking action to interfere with this massacre. However, we need more intelligence on this planet and its civilization. By this point, the mission was self-evident. Every Chosen One present was at the Second Stage of their transformation and possessed either abilities or professions related to covert operations or reconnaissance. Thus, their mission required them to delve into the depths of interstellar space, into this planet currently being heavily bombarded by nuclear weapons! Upon realizing this, everyone felt an unusual sensation. It was a mix of tension, shock, and an indescribable sense of grandeur. It was as if they had always been focused on their immediate surroundings, on this world, and suddenly they were about to embark into the depths of space, to a distant alien battlefield! However, Zou Shulong quickly responded, standing at attention and giving a military salute, Yes! Mission guaranteed to be accomplished! Suddenly, the others also came to their senses and stood at attention to salute. Indeed, during the Civilization Trial Period, every Chosen One held a military rank. Their civilization needed their strength, no matter how dangerous or difficult; this was the mission of the Chosen Ones. Shen Hao nodded slightly and continued: Your mission is to deeply engage with this civilization, to understand their situation, especially their cultural characteristics and level of power. Having said that, he paused, looking at the group and emphasizing slightly, I can say clearly that the outcome of your mission will determine their fate. Just this one sentence caused everyones hearts to tremble slightly. Although it was not their civilization, but a strange one, one they had no knowledge of as of now. Yet, it was still a civilization! A civilization with countless intelligent lives, with its own history and culture! And now, the fate of this civilization lay in their hands. With this mission, everything seemed to take on an immensely greater scale. They could be sure that if this civilization survived due to the intervention of Human Civilization, the four of them would be eternally recorded in the history of this civilization, and possibly even in that of Human Civilization! For an individual, this was undoubtedly a tremendous honor. The spaceship has been prepared for you, a Blue Level 20, a Military Reconnaissance Battleship with optical stealth and anti-reconnaissance capabilities, and its very fast, Shen Hao added. And in the next moment, he suddenly reached out and grasped the Scepter. Stars sparkled in his eyes and golden Thunder emerged, a terrifying and solid power converging upon the Scepter. Then, with a gentle tap towards the four still in shock, power surged into their bodies and quickly subsided. Chapter 168 - 168: Powerful VIP Product Cheat! Chapter 168: Chapter 168: Powerful VIP Product Cheat! Until on the back of everyones hand, a mystical engraving appeared. It was identical to the engraving on the back of the Emperors Throne. There was the same engraving on the Emperors Scepter as well. This represented Shen Hao. Ive sealed a portion of my power within your bodies, but once its expended, its gone, Shen Hao retracted the scepter and said slowly to the four of them, Such a vast distance, my support will need at least ten minutes to arrive. However, I will always be watching over you. Should you encounter an insurmountable predicament, just call out my name, and then, hold on for ten minutes! Only then did the four understand the meaning of this action. ... Feeling the immense power sealed within them that they had never experienced before, each of them was exhilarated! All the original unease and tension seemed to be swept away! Even though the President made it very clear that this power would be no more once used up, it was so formidable! Moreover, the Presidents subsequent words undoubtedly gave them tremendous confidence! Let alone ten minutes of support, just the Presidents attention was like adding a massive amount of courage, making it clear to them that even on an alien planet battlefield, the President was still with them! Depart now. Zou Shulong is the captain for this mission; if necessary, I will also provide you with directions, Shen Hao concluded, The contribution points for this mission are also extremely generous. I will be waiting for your return. Yes! The four responded in unison! It wasnt until they had left the room and were standing in front of a fairly large pitch-black spaceship that they came back to their senses from the excitement. This spaceship is AI-controlled; you just need to give the commands, the person in charge of leading the way said standing beside the spaceship, It is also equipped with some weapons systems, but it is primarily a reconnaissance ship, so the weapon functions are not particularly powerful. You can ask the AI for more information. Thank you. Zou Shulong expressed his gratitude. No need to be polite. Oh, and, the leading person seemed to remember something and added, If necessary, the spaceship itself can suffice. With your strength, you can survive in space for a while. You just need to wait ten minutes, and no matter where you are, the President will be able to open a portal and escort you back. Understood, Zou Shulong took a deep breath and said with a smile, We know, the President is with us. Wishing you a safe return, the leading person saluted them military-style. The four saluted back Although it was a simple gesture, at that moment, each one could feel their sense of mission. Board the ship! Depart! Zou Shulong ordered. This was not the first time the four had boarded a spacecraft; the kind that had picked them up before, capable of stable flight in a Level 20 blizzard, was also a spacecraft. But this was their first time leaving the Mother Planet. When the spaceship steadily accelerated and left the planet within a mere minute, everyone looked back at the Mother Planet covered in ice and snow with mixed emotions. This wont be the last time, Zou Shulong said with a smile, The Civilization Trial has brought a lot of misfortune, but it has indeed brought a more exciting world. Since we cant stop it, we might as well enjoy a life of struggle against the Civilization Trial. Captains words are spot on, Feng Ping nodded vigorously, Thats exactly what I think. Heh, you young people are always more spirited, Zou Shulong laughed, then his expression turned serious, All right, the entire journey will take about a day. We also need to do some preparations, to increase our understanding and rapport with one another. We hope the civilization on the Fourth Planet can hold out that long. Everyone nodded in agreement. They shifted their gaze from the Mother Planet to the endless darkness of the universe, that even more remote planet. As for the civilization on Planet No.4, could it hold out? Shen Hao believed it could. The performance value had already clarified many things; after experiencing the initial plummet, the trend of decline in the performance value representing the civilization on the Fourth Planet had significantly slowed down. Now it had nearly stabilized. It even ranked sixth, with only two civilizations performing worse than the current No.4 Civilization, excluding the eliminated Siti Civilization. Is the Desert Tower Civilization still covering with nuclear explosions? Shen Hao inquired. Yes, someone immediately responded, The forward reconnaissance points are still closely monitoring, and the recorded intensity of the nuclear explosions hasnt decreased. It seems that for this civilization, nuclear weapons arent fatal, Shen Hao nodded slightly. This was normal. Nuclear weapons seem formidable, but in reality, there are many weaknesses. The initial blast point would be difficult to withstand, but the subsequent fallout is not unmanageable, even past Human Civilizations had nuclear defense bases, and now there are even more methods of defense. The idea of completely eradicating a not-so-weak civilization with just this type of bombardment was probably not possible. However, since the Desert Tower Civilization had taken action, there would certainly be follow-up. Yet whether Human Civilization should intervene, and to what extent, would still depend on the actual situation of No.4 Civilization. At this moment, what Shen Hao was more focused on was the cheat device. Yes, the unlocking time for the third cheat device had arrived! Without hesitation, Shen Hao selected what he had already decided upon. [VIP Commodity Cheat Device First Edition] In Shen Haos view, this cheat device was one of the stronger ones among the seven refreshed for this Trial. Unlike the previous VIP Store Plugin, this plugin didnt raise the VIP Level, but it could lock a refresh slot in the VIP store, ensuring that the rarest items would appear every time the inventory refreshed. This point was very important. The current Level 2 VIP Store had nine slots refreshing every three days, mostly featuring Blue Quality goods, with Purple items appearing only occasionally and at a level significantly lower than the stores level. Moreover, it included both permanent unlock and one-time purchase options. Often, it was the one-time purchase items that had higher levels and better quality. The permanent unlocks were of much lower level and quality. Nonetheless, whenever a Purple or a high-level Blue Quality item appeared, it could still have a tremendous impact. Like the Ten Thousand Soul Banner from before. The recently refreshed Underground City Generation Magic Scroll was another example, although it was a one-time use item. With the anticipation of sporadic surprises, Shen Hao would always calculate the time to check the store with each refresh. Now, there were just over ten hours left until the next refresh. New plugin loaded! Shen Hao continued his own affairs, waiting patiently. Several calm hours passed, and the majority of Human Civilization was unaware of the war raging in outer space. Still, the few who did know were already making various preparations. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Including personnel allocation, military factory remodeling, and transportation of arms and equipment within the store Finally, when the refresh time arrived, Shen Hao accessed the store at the first opportunity. At first glance, he saw amidst a sea of Blue a solitary item shining with a Purple glow. Nice Shen Hao couldnt help but admire the item after getting a clear view. It was not just because of its strength but also because of its timely arrival. [Name: Cosmic Military Mother Ship for Expeditions] [Level: 20] [Quality: Purple Epic] [Length 12.8 kilometers, width 3.2 kilometers, equipped with a Curvature Engine, an Antimatter Power Furnace, capable of accelerating to one percent of light speed, fitted with one Energy-type Main Cannon, fifteen secondary cannons, one thousand four hundred and twenty-five Real Bullet Cannons, featuring the Klein Defense Position, and armored with Titan Level Armor.] [Price: 170 billion points] [Note: More intimidating when used with a large number of interstellar drones!] Yes, it was a warship! Warships appearing in the store were nothing unusual; after reaching higher Store Levels, both standard and VIP stores would occasionally offer warships. The reconnaissance warship that was used to send Feng Ping and his group away was also a Blue Quality warship. But this was the first time a Purple Epic had appeared! And it was a Purple Epic only two levels lower than the standard store! Even if it was just a one-time purchase, as opposed to an unlockable item, it was still incredibly strong! Level 20 was a watershed for items in the store. Keep in mind that the strongest Purple Quality item Shen Hao had obtained before was still three levels lower than the stores level. And even that didnt appear often. He had thought that was the rarest probability, but unexpectedly, there were Purple items that were only two levels lower. Ever since the VIP store had been activated, despite dozens of refreshes over a considerable length of time, he had never once seen such a thing. That showed how rare this chance was. But it didnt matter. From now on, during the Trial Period, each refresh would bring such luck! This VIP store plugin was indeed powerful! Cheating is thrilling, Shen Hao murmured in satisfaction, squinting slightly, just like a twist of fate. Indeed, although the plugin allowed him to lock onto the rarest items, it wasnt guaranteed to be a warshipit could have been any other type of Purple item. But a warship appeared under these circumstances. It had to be said, it felt like a twist of fate. Shen Hao didnt waste any time, glanced briefly at the other items to find nothing remarkable, and directly purchased the warship. 170 billion points was indeed quite expensivethis was after an 85% discount, which meant the original price was two hundred billion points. But, it was still in line with the stores pricing. In the store, a Level 22 White Quality Single Soldier Universe Fighter would also cost roughly two billion points, but eighty such fighters wouldnt pose nearly the same threat as one mother ship. Especially compared to the Desert Tower Civilization, which could produce its own interstellar weapons, using mass-purchased items from the Point Mall in a war of attrition was obviously a lossit was essential to have weapons of significant deterrence! Chapter 169 - 169: Civilization that Reveres Nature Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Civilization that Reveres Nature I wonder what kind of treasures the next update will bring. Shen Hao had realized that any plugin within the system that could alter probabilities was incredibly powerful. He could turn low-probability events into certainties, essentially keeping luck on the side of Human Civilization. Under the rules of Civilization Trial, this was hugely significant! With this warship, Shen Haos inclination to intervene in the civilizational war had grown stronger. He didnt just wait for intelligence from the scouting squad; he directly communicated with the Global United Front, asking them to allocate a portion of scientists and military commanders to fully understand this Purple Epic warship and to study its associated tactics. ... Upon learning the quality and level of the spaceship, and the technology it employed, the Global United Front was instantly exhilarated. Initially, there was hesitation in their discussions about intervening, but now, that voice had grown significantly louder. The goddess of luck really does favor us. Though it is only one, it is certainly much more powerful than the spaceships of the Desert Tower Civilization! Around this mothership we can create a fleet; as long as we are willing to spend points, we definitely have a fighting chance! Lets first get ready and calculate. Not all these council members were warmongers, but they were uneasy about the actions of the Desert Tower Civilization and the mass destruction weapons it controlled. If they had the capability, they naturally wanted to nip the danger in the bud! While preparations were actively underway on the Human Mother Planet, on the other hand, Feng Ping and others had finally reached Planet No.4. This planet was slightly larger than the Human Mother Planet, but not by much; however, it was currently under a staggering scene. Burning, a massive amount of burning, the whole planet seemed to be ablaze, emitting terrifyingly high temperatures, and one could even see flames burning fiercely on the surface! This was the result of a bombing with nuclear weapons lasting more than ten hours! The thirty warships of the Desert Tower Civilization also appeared before Feng Ping and his group, each immensely large, designed with a chilling aesthetic, and covered in fierce gun ports, as if they were the product of some extreme firepower ideology gone mad. Beyond those thirty warships, many more densely packed small fighters were constantly shuttling over this burning planet. But Feng Ping and the others soon realized that the civilization on this planet was not utterly powerless. New vegetation was growing at an incredible rate, far surpassing normal plants! They saw giant plants continuously lashing out with equally huge whips, attacking each fighter, and many plants were spewing deadly corrosive liquid into the sky, quickly corroding any of the Desert Tower Civilizations fighters that were hit. Clearly, although the situation on this planet was highly dangerous, they had not given up and were resisting with all their might. Such widespread combat across the planet, virtually everywhere, filled Feng Ping and the new recruits with awe, causing them to watch from a distance, plunging the spaceship into an indescribable silence. It was too fierce, too cruel. The civilizational war had only begun a few hours ago, yet both sides were giving their all, showing no mercy! This kind of war had no codes of honor, no conventions for prisoners of war, not even surrender negotiations; from the start, it was about annihilation! Start recording, send back the footage, Zou Shulong took a deep breath and said in a heavy voice, We cant just rush in carelessly, the whole planet is a battlefield now, and our identity as envoys makes entering directly very dangerous. Its best to try and establish contact first! Indeed, the situation was completely beyond their expectations. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They had initially thought that this planet would become ruins after the bombing with nuclear weapons, and then the Desert Tower Civilization would pause the bombing and send troops to eliminate any surviving individuals hiding out. However, this civilization still had a significant ability to resist; entering such an intensely violent battlefield recklessly was extremely dangerous. The others also realized this and turned their heads to look at Tanahara Kanai. Tanahara Kanais Talent, known as Mind Communication, and her Profession, Heart Source Master, allowed her to delve deep into the spirits of sentient beings and, in particular situations, communicate over long distances or even influence. She was originally the communications officer of the squad, meant to stay on the spaceship. But now, it seemed they could only rely on her to try. This distance is too far. Tanahara Kanai felt tremendous pressure but still shook her head after sensing around, We need to get closer. How close? asked Zou Shulong. I, Im not sure. Tanahara Kanais face turned somewhat pale. Dont be nervous, just tell me what conditions need to be met, Zou Shulong knew that their team was actually not professional; they were merely novices. Even though he had been a scout for a while, his past experiences werent very applicable now. At this moment, he wasnt demanding too much from his teammates, just trying to reassure them. This reassurance evidently had its effect. Although young, Tanahara Kanai had experienced quite a few events, and she quickly calmed herself down. Biting her lip, she said in a low voice, Commander, if I can identify where the target is, the maximum direct distance I can connect to is twenty-five kilometers. Twenty-five kilometers. Zou Shulong quickly looked at the map that had been drawn up and indeed found an area with sparse firepower. Lets go! he ordered decisively, We maintain a stealthy state, be careful. This command was very dangerous; it was equivalent to going deep under the eyes of the Desert Tower Civilization. All their confidence could only be based on the technological level of this reconnaissance spaceship. But Zou Shulong was confident. Even if they were to be discovered, they would utilize the Presidents power and forcefully break through! At this moment, the civilization on Planet No.4 had no idea that the mighty Human Civilization had already sent envoys to their location. This civilization was in a stage of extreme anger and tension due to the war. In a place deep underground, miles below, numerous roots had formed a small spacethis was currently the highest command center of this civilization. If Zou Shulong and his team discovered them, they would realize this was the least human-like species among all the civilizations they had encountered so far. Because they had upper bodies similar to humans, yet had the lower bodies of odd-toed ungulates. They somewhat resembled the centaurs of human fantasy. But were obviously different. These people even had two slightly curved horns on top of their heads; the skin on their upper bodies also carried some congenital imprints, matching the color of the fur on their lower bodies, and they were obviously divided into different species based on the color of the fur, the shape of the horns, and the size of their bodies. Even within this small command center of hundreds of people, one could see over a dozen different categories. In fact, these people truly came from different tribes. This civilization worshipped nature and lived in the forests covering the entire planet in a relatively primitive way. Although there were over forty different species and several hundred different tribes, they referred to themselves with a collective termSenya people, implying the children of the Life Mother Tree. At this moment, the leaders of over thirty tribes, almost representatives from all tribes, were all gathered here. This was a team that had been formed during the last Civilization Trial. They understood as well that facing the Civilization Trial, without unity, there was no possibility of resistance. And this time, they had done well. By harnessing the power of plants, they could easily relocate underground, and also had the power to fight off the undead. As long as they could find a way to keep the plants on the ground alive under increasingly harsh cold, they could survive this trial. However, they had never imagined that the crisis would come not from the trial, but so fiercely! The enemys numbers are too many, and their attacks too terrifying, a muscular Senya person sadly said, Listen, the Life Mother Tree is moaning; those terrible flames have heavily damaged it, and all of nature is burning, while our resistance cannot threaten the enemy beyond our world. Tetet, another similarly muscular but older-looking Senya person seemed very dissatisfied, We all heard the moans of the Life Mother Tree, but our ancestors did not call out to us for help, nor did they tell us to give up. Your words will only bring shame to your tribe and your people! The Senya person named Tetet appeared to want to explain something, but another Senya person seated in the chief seat interrupted him. Enough, this Senya person emitted a strong aura, holding a magic wand carved from wood and even wearing a luxurious, thick magic robe. His sharp eyes looked at the two, Tetet, you need to learn to hide your fear. Your tribespeople are watching you. Balah, you should be more tolerant toward Tetet. Hes just a fourteen-year-old boy who should not have become a tribes priest at this age. Everyone stopped talking, both Tetet and Balah respectfully saluted the male Senya person. Because he was the Great Leader they had elected. He had also led the entire Senya people through the last Civilization Trial. The Great Leader named Wakah brought the topic back on track, asking in a deep voice, I asked you to contact your ancestors; now tell me, to what extent is the Life Mother Tree injured? Indeed, the Life Mother Tree was not only their faith but also a real existence. It was even created by their own hands! Chapter 170 - 170: Help! Revelation of the Mother Tree! Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Help! Revelation of the Mother Tree! That was over three thousand years ago. Different tribes, growing stronger, erupted into a war that swept across the entire planet due to the distribution of resources, causing great destruction to nature. At that time, the dozen strongest priests believed that this would inevitably incur natures punishment. Hence, after exhausting hundreds of years and rallying one powerful priest after another, they created the Life Mother Tree at the cost of their own lives. After that, every powerful priest, at the end of their life, would integrate their soul into the Life Mother Tree, merging with it and also making it even more powerful. Three thousand years later, today, the existence of the Life Mother Tree had long enveloped the whole world, its roots ubiquitous, and Senya had become the common name for all tribes and all species. Throughout the lengthy years, the Life Mother Tree also became the faith of the Senya people. They could even contact the lingering ancestral consciousness within it, communicating with and mastering the power of the Life Mother Tree. ... In some ways, if all Senya tribes united, they could even control the planet! They once had confidence that by uniting and with the help of the Life Mother Tree, they could overcome any enemy, even when facing the Civilization Trial, they bore little fear. However, the despair the Civilization Trial had not brought was, today, brought by another civilization! To resist the previous continuous explosions and destruction, the roots of the Life Mother Tree have withered by fifty percent announced a Senya person with a somewhat trembling voice. Fifty percent? Suddenly, all the previously calmed Senya erupted into noisy clamor, restless hoof sounds, and various voices filled with excitement and panic flooded the entire hall. This is an unprecedented blow! The entire nature is nearly destroyed. The fire is still burning! First it was the terrible cold wave, then the terrifying flames, our Mother Tree cant hold on much longer! Once the Mother Tree withers, Senya will also face its end! Everyone present was a Chosen One, and also a leader or an important figure from various tribes. They were acutely aware of the significance of the Life Mother Tree to them. They understood all too well that, should the Life Mother Tree truly wither, those protected by the Mother Tree, along with the entire civilization, definitely could not survive. Even the Great Leader Wakah stood there dumbfounded at that moment. Until now, they didnt know the reason the enemies above had launched this war; the opponents even refused any communication, all their actions were genocidal, completely disregarding the natural order. I want to communicate with the Mother Tree! Wakahs lips trembled slightly as he suddenly said, Communicate with the true consciousness of the Mother Tree. At this moment, everyone suddenly fell silent. They looked at Wakah somewhat incredulously. It seemed they wanted to stop him, but they couldnt really say anything. Indeed, the Life Mother Tree initially only merged with countless ancestral souls, but, as It continued to grow, the Senya people gradually realized, the Mother Tree had given birth to its own consciousness. It was born from the souls of the Senya people, yet It was an undeniably independent entity. Since Its birth, the ancestors of the Senya people became like warriors beneath It, only able to be commanded by It. Many powerful priests had once tried to communicate with this true entity, but even when It was newly born, It was so powerful that any contact would render the soul unbearable, easily torn apart, merging into the Life Mother Tree like the ancestors, moving towards true death. Thus, each powerful priest in their lifetime had only one chance to contact their faith. That was the moment before death. If I succeed, I will return and bring forth the revelations of the Mother Tree, Wakah looked at everyone and slowly said, But if I fail, I hope you will not give up, Joka will lead you and continue the fight. Joka, a Senya person who had always stood behind Wakah. He had a burly figure, robust muscles, yet in his hands he held not a priests staff, but a giant longbow. At the call of the leader, he stepped forward, bowing his head. From this moment, you are Jokah. Wakah extended his hand, lightly tapping Jokahs body with his own staff, Whether I return or not, you will be the new leader of the tribe, and if I return, you will officially become the leader of the Senya people! The original ceremony should not have been so simple, but at this moment, no one cared. They could tell that Wakah was essentially harboring a resolve of certain death. This could even be considered a form of escape. But at this moment, they indeed needed the Mother Tree to give them a revelation. And at this moment, Wakah didnt even have time to bid farewell to his family; fifty percent withering was an extremely terrifying figure, meaning that the Life Mother Tree was already on the brink of death! Wakah came to a spot in front of the roots, closed his eyes slightly, letting his soul delve into the roots, continuously calling out to the consciousness of the Life Mother Tree. Normally this process would require a considerable amount of time, but at this moment, just as he began calling, the vast consciousness suddenly descended. Wakah felt his soul spreading instantly throughout the entire world, this indescribable oppressive force, even though he was now a Second Stage Chosen One, still could not withstand it. Severe pain originating from the soul swept over him. But, this was much better than anticipated. It seemed, the Life Mother Tree had indeed weakened. Wakah had soon heard a tremendous cry. It hurts, it hurts so much. Stop burning, no more burning. Wah wah. It hurts so much. The cries carried a distinct immaturity yet they were so grand, as if accompanied by the cries of countless souls, continuously shaking Wakahs entire soul, making his entire soul roar. However, he still persevered, even faintly hearing the Mother Trees cries. Save me. Please, save me. The Mother Tree was crying for help, but to whom? Right as Wakah started to entertain such a thought, suddenly, a fleeting shadow flashed in his mind. It was a spaceship, a spaceship completely different from those of the enemies, and on it, an individual with eyes filled with the vastness of starlight flashed by. Pugh! Wakah spat out a mouthful of blood, the impact of witnessing those eyes was even more severe than the contact with the Mother Tree! Several pieces of equipment meant to protect his soul directly shattered, his consciousness instinctively fled back into his body, and yet, he was still gravely injured! But Wakah didnt care much about that now. He gripped the arm of Jokah beside him, his face bearing an indescribable expression. Revelation, Ive seen the Revelation the Mother Tree has given us! sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, everyone gathered around. Many people showed great joy. Even the true Sages knew that while the Mother Tree was immensely powerful, it was not an omnipotent God, but it was still the faith cherished in their hearts, the deity that countless ancestors had worshipped with their souls. Countless people truly believed that the Mother Tree would bring them hope! However, Wakahs expression was indeed indescribable. His thoughts were still in chaos, only muttering, The Mother Tree is crying for help, there is a spaceship, a spaceship from another civilization, the Mother Tree is asking for help from them, no, from Him! Whats going on? What exactly did you see? Jokah gripped Wakahs arm tightly, while several Priests frantically pumped life force into him, as if they understood, yet did not quite understand. But Wakahs soul was too heavily wounded, in the end repeating only: Eyes! Starry sky! Eyes! No good, he needs to rest, needs to calm down, said a powerful Priest, a Chosen One with a healing attribute, in a low voice, We already have a lot of information, theres another civilization, that is our hope. Everyone fell silent, some looking fearful and confused. Their doomsday was brought about by another civilization, yet was their hope also to be pinned on another civilization? However, what these people didnt know was that, at this very moment, Feng Ping and others were equally shocked. Following their plan, they carefully entered the planet, reaching an open area of combat, then allowing Tanahara Kanai to explore the native civilization. But just as they started, Tanahara Kanai suddenly emitted a tremendous suppression, her eyes erupting with starlight. Everyone clearly felt that in that moment, the Presidents consciousness arrived on her! But this lasted only a very brief moment before everything quickly returned to calm. Excuse me, did something just happen? Feng Ping cautiously asked, as if Tanahara Kanai was the President. Seems like it, Tanahara Kanai herself wasnt sure, somewhat blankly saying, It seems like the President had a brief communication with some entity of this world Im not sure if that counts as communication, but I think I heard a child crying and asking for help. A child? The group became even more puzzled. But, the next moment, Shen Haos voice directly appeared in their ears. Feng Ping, go down alone; the location of this civilizations command layer has already been sent to you, the rest return to a safe place to await orders. Yes! Feng Ping felt the location suddenly appearing in his mind, immediately standing at attention to respond. He also heaved a huge sigh of relief in his heart. Although unsure what exactly had happened, having a directive personally from the President made it feel as though nothing else mattered. It must be said, its profoundly reassuring to feel as if the President was with them, even on an alien planet. With faint excitement and anticipation, Feng Ping greeted his teammates before his figure slowly vanished. He directly penetrated through the spaceship, plummeting towards the ground at high speed! Chapter 171 - 171: An Existence More Sacred Than the Mother Tree! Chapter 171: Chapter 171: An Existence More Sacred Than the Mother Tree! Feng Ping was doing this for the first time. The moment his figure passed through the spaceship, the vast universe came rushing at him instantaneously. This was a world starkly different from the Mother Planet, where countless burning plants grew and danced upon the land. The entire planet seemed like a living entity, while the Desert Tower Civilizations war machines still occasionally streaked by not far away, the booming sounds endlessly thundering across the land, and flames carrying twisted heat waves swept through the environment wave after wave. The scene was incredibly awe-inspiring. Ever since acquiring the Talent known as Illusion Body, Feng Ping often felt as though he was disconnected from the world. It was as if nothing that happened in the world could affect him. But it wasnt until this moment that he clearly understood how grandiose and massive the current era was. ... A place like this was truly the stage where he belonged! Feng Ping sped toward the ground, moving silently through the world like a ghost. And at this moment, Shen Hao indeed had his gaze fixed on him. He faintly sensed that Feng Pings mentality seemed to have undergone some change. But that was normal. A few months ago, Feng Ping was just a college student, but humans have strong plasticity. Now Feng Ping indeed possessed qualities worth cultivating, and Shen Hao also believed he would rapidly mature and make outstanding contributions to Human Civilization. However, Shen Haos current focus was largely on this planet. He certainly felt a significant surprise. Originally, he had thought that as long as the civilization on this planet had the basic Quality, as long as they were like the Siti people, willing to integrate, willing to submit, able to bring benefits to Human Civilization, they would have ample reason to intervene in this war. But Shen Hao had never imagined that this civilization would have cultivated a Spirit of Nature! Yes, a Spirit of Nature, or at least a similar existence. This was a concept that existed both in the Cultivation System and in the Magic System. In the Cultivation System, it referred to the Mountain God, an innate Mountain Spirit that merged with the entire mountain range, wielding authority, or even a direct birth from the mountains as an Innate Spirit. In the Magic System, too, they spoke of the Spirit of Nature, even the Innate God Spirit! Such beings, within the Extraordinary Domain, conceptually surpassed ordinary creatures. Put simply, it was status, with immense potential for growth. Shen Hao himself was a representative of status. After acquiring the Mythical Talent Sovereign, his status soared to a level parallel to the universe, so he couldnt be clearer about the role of status. It was practically the embodiment of potential and strength! Look at this Spirit of Nature before us. By Level, the Spirit of Nature on this planet had only been born not long ago, not even reaching the Extraordinary Second Stage, but look at its performance! Even though it was drawing power from the survivors of this civilization, with just that little bit, it could survive the madness of nuclear explosions, and it could barely launch a retaliation. Despite the vast disparity in strength, it still held on, delivering no small loss to the Desert Tower Civilization. Moreover, it is a newly born consciousness, not yet fully matured, pondered Shen Hao, his mind racing, The Desert Tower Civilization clearly does not excel in the Extraordinary Domain. Had they understood the value of the Spirit of Nature, they wouldnt have caused destruction in this manner. But, this is good. Yes, Shen Hao had already decided to transplant this Spirit of Nature to the Mother Planet. It matched perfectly with the World Tree! He wasnt worried about being unable to control it; not to mention that the consciousness of this Spirit of Nature was obviously nascent and confused, his Talent Sovereign alone dispelled any concerns in this regard. If this worlds civilization turns out to be decent, he would take them along, but if not, taking away just the Spirit of Nature would still be a massive gain. But he had to act quickly. The Desert Tower Civilization was indeed powerful. How their technology fared wasnt entirely clear as yet, but the number of arms was astonishing: all sorts of weapons, war machines, teeming and innumerable. The way things looked, even the Spirit of Nature wouldnt last long. At this time, Feng Ping also seemed to sense the urgency of the situation. He quickened his speed a notch. Heading straight into the ground, Illusion Body allowed him to ignore obstacles and move at an extremely fast pace. At the same time, the Senya people were once again gathering for a meeting. The Mother Tree has given us a Revelation; there may be other civilizations that could be our Saviors, Jokah announced to everyone, allowing no time for commotion or discussion, he further inquired, Has any tribe seen a spaceship different from that of the enemys? The leaders of the Senya people looked at each other in confusion, all denying it. Then search for it! Spread the pollen out, try your hardest to find it! The Senya people were quite primitive in some respects, but in the path they pursued as Plant Priests, they also had their unique aspects. For example, communication: using plants that spread throughout the world, messages could be quickly transmitted to every place where plants existed. Or scouting: certain special pollen, once scattered into the air, could reflect back any images of all it touched. ` In addition to these, there are all kinds of magical effects. Powerful Priests could even cultivate plants according to their needs, producing the desired specimens. The corrosive fluid plants targeting aerial enemies were urgently cultivated with the power of the Life Mother Tree and spread across the planet on a large scale. If the Desert Tower Civilization hadnt started with a stealth attack using nuclear weapons to massively damage the natural environment and the roots of the Life Mother Tree, and had instead fought head-on, the Senya Civilization might not have fallen to such a state. At this moment, all they could do was place their hopes on the Savior revealed by the Life Mother Tree. However, just as everyone was preparing to contact their respective tribes, Jokah, who sat in the lead seat, suddenly grabbed his great bow and stared intently at the center of the room! The rest of the people did not react immediately, but when they looked towards the center, their pupils shrank, and some even turned pale with horror, retreating several steps! Because, right in the center, there stood an individual who was clearly not a Senya person, standing there so quietly! No one knew when he had appeared, nor how he had appeared. You must know, those present were all leaders or Priests from various tribes of the Senya Civilization, all Chosen Ones, the strongest group in their entire civilization! And yet, they were completely unaware that someone else had infiltrated their midst. Even now, when they could see him with their own eyes, their perception was still void of any presence, as if he were merely air. This abrupt and eerie scene made the already tense Senya people feel a great sense of unease. However, they did not know that Feng Ping felt nervous at this moment too. This could be a Centaur! Or perhaps a Cervitaur? Or a Faun? He hadnt expected the civilization on this planet to look like this. At first glance, it was stunning. However, Feng Ping also knew what he needed to do. He tensed his expression and tried his best to appear calm.> I am an Envoy from Human Civilization, he said slowly, and the translation magic artifacts on me conveyed my words clearly into everyones ears. We have discovered this civilizational war initiated by the Desert Tower Civilization, and we have sent an Envoy to understand what is happening here. Human Civilization, Desert Tower Civilization? The people present were not fools. After the initial tension and unease, they looked at each other and quickly grasped the implications of his words. Some Senya people even immediately thought of the Revelation, their expressions changing from tension to surprise filled with immense hope! Could this be the civilization mentioned in the Revelation? The civilization that the Mother Tree believes could potentially save their world? However, Jokah, who was sitting in the main seat, spoke first: Envoy of Human Civilization, I welcome you on behalf of the Senya Civilization, but before all else, I want to know, how did you find us here? Jokahs expression was very serious. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Some Senya people also came to their senses. Indeed, this was a grave issue. This place was their most central command post, gathering the strongest among their civilization, and almost all the important figures from every tribe were here. Yet, during such a phase of war, this underground location, several kilometers beneath the surface, had been discovered! If the enemy had found them, or if this Envoy before them informed the enemy of their situation here, they would face a catastrophic crisis. But Feng Ping had already received instructions from Shen Hao. With a tremor in his heart and as calmly as possible, he said, Our President received a distress message from the divine beings of your civilization, and thus directed me to come here. After speaking, he lifted his right hand to his chest, where an engraving emerged, and a glimmer of starlight swirled in his pupils, his momentary Suppression overwhelming everyone! Although it lasted only a brief instant, the engraving vanished and the starlight disappeared, yet in that moment, everyone could feel an indescribable authority and sacredness! Even Jokah, who was imposing and serious, showed a look of disbelief at this moment. The others were needless to say. They were Senya people who were closest to the Life Mother Tree, naturally feeling its immense, world-enveloping presence. That is why they had faith! That is what they worshipped! It was a power that transcended all life, even nature itself! But in that instant just now. What they felt was not the world, but the endless starry sky, the vast universe! Even if they did not understand what it meant, one thing was clear. That isbehind this Envoy stood an entity even more powerful and more sacred than the Life Mother Tree itself! Chapter 172 - 172: Praying for His Salvation! Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Praying for His Salvation! At this moment, many things that were originally incomprehensible seemed to have found their answers. Why had the Life Mother Tree called for help, and why from other civilizations? And why did the Life Mother Tree believe that a civilization far away, in a distant land, had the power to save them? This was a civilization that also possessed gods, even more powerful than the Life Mother Tree they worshipped! Respected Alien God Envoy, Jokah had also put down the longbow in his hands at this time, his tone becoming very respectful, please forgive my rudeness, we indeed received a Revelation from the Life Mother Tree, but were temporarily unsure of the Envoys identity. No matter, Feng Ping also breathed slightly easier at this moment. ... Although with the Presidents power, coupled with his own ability to escape, there shouldnt be any danger. But he could also feel that the President was clearly placing some importance on the civilization of this planet. Moreover, the information that had just been conveyed to him contained some utterly shocking details. This planets civilization actually had a genuinely existent god? Life Mother Tree? Combined with the diverse and powerful plants he had seen outside, Feng Ping seemed to grasp a point that the President cared about. This made him feel tense once again. Now that you understand my identity, lets not waste time. I need to know some details about your civilization, Feng Ping directly said, How many people are left in your civilization, how many Chosen Ones are there? Are they scattered, or gathered together? This was all very confidential and important information, but at such a time, it was necessary to see the resolve of the people before him. Along the way, the Intelligent Group of the Global United Front had come up with different plans, and directly asking for important information after revealing ones identity was one of these plans. The situation of this civilization was already very dire, and Human Civilization was bringing them Hope. If in such circumstances, they still harbored wariness and hesitated, unwilling to trust Human Civilization, then other measures might need to be taken. Such as waiting until the order of this civilization fully collapsed before cleaning up the mess. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Feng Ping also worried that it might be this kind of reaction. However, in response to his question, Jokah, who had just been very wary, did not hesitate at all. There are approximately two hundred million and ten million Senya people who have survived, with about eleven thousand Chosen Ones. All our people are dispersed in various places but have fixed living areas, he said. Only two hundred million and ten million people? Feng Ping was somewhat surprised. We believe in the way of nature, and balance is one of the fundamental truths of nature, Jokah seemed to understand Feng Pings reaction and explained, Thus, when we realized that an excessive number of Senya would disrupt the balance of nature, bringing war, we opted for birth control, but each Senya has been excellently nurtured, most being outstanding priests or warriors. Indeed, though the Life Mother Tree brought a shared faith to the Senya people and ended the hatred between different species and tribes, it did not solve the fundamental cause of the outbreak of warsresource scarcity. Unlike a technological civilization that could massively explode in productive forces, in this Extraordinary Civilization, the importance of natural resources greatly increased, limiting the path to the Extraordinary by environment and resources. To reduce conflicts over resource distribution and to protect the balance of nature, the Senya people chose to control birth rates. Over three thousand years, the population of the entire species kept decreasing. Before the Civilization Trial opened, there were only over three hundred million people. But as Jokah said, with ample resources, every Senya was an excellent priest or warrior. They dispersed to cultivate various kinds of plants, driving the animals, maintaining the growth of nature and the Life Mother Tree. Thus, the cold waves did not pose too much of a threat, and neither did the Undead. Most of the Senya people could easily eliminate the newly emerged Undead, and they could even seek the protection of the Life Mother Tree in any place where its roots were present. Of course, the Undead hiding in the Undead World would grow stronger. This was perhaps why the performance value of this civilization ranked only fourth and not higher. But while this part of the crisis had not yet erupted, the invasion from the Desert Tower Civilization caught them off guard, with heavy losses! In less than twenty hours, it resulted in tens of millions of deaths! But our enemies hide in the high sky, afraid to fight face to face, only continually bombing with weapons! Jokah said this, unable to conceal his immense fury and pain, They burn the Mother Tree we worship and destroy the cherished nature we hold dear, even if giving up everything, paying any price! We will make them pay! At this moment, the rest of the Senya people also clenched their fists tightly, their eyes bloodshot, each person carrying an indescribable rage. How could they not be furious! This species put nature above all else and even reduced their own numbers to maintain the prosperity of nature. The Life Mother Tree had been the cause of countless forefathers dedication and sacrifice over three thousand years, the reason they could unite, and their greatest faith and hope! Yet everything they loved and cherished was considered worthless in the eyes of the invaders! The forests they treasured were burned in large swathes, animals that usually surrounded them moaned and died in the fierce flames, and the land full of vitality was filled with destructive nuclear radiation; even the blizzards and the cold that had not destroyed the Life Mother Tree, it too was now wailing in agony. This pain and despair. Even outsiders, with just a slight thought, could feel it somewhat. Let alone themselves? At this moment, Feng Ping firmly believed that if a Desert Tower Person appeared in front of them, even with copper body and iron bones, they would still be torn apart by the furious Senya people! The Desert Tower Civilization is indeed cruel and tyrannical, Feng Ping said after a moment of silence, but also powerful. You might not fully understand the explosive productive capacity of the technological path in military terms, but the troops and weapons attacking you now might not even amount to half of the Desert Tower Civilization, perhaps even less. These were not merely diplomatic words, but rather Feng Pings personal lamentation. As a young man with an active mind, he often read novels and watched movies, and naturally had his own views about the war that had erupted. Not to mention the civilization level of the Desert Tower civilization, which was obviously higher than that of the Senya Civilization, the early advantages of the technological path compared to the Extraordinary Path were insurmountable. Transcendence required a qualitative change. Perhaps when these powerful Transcendents reached the third stage, especially after their Life Mother Tree reached the third stage, the situation would be completely different. At least it wouldnt be like now, where they could only struggle in despair with limited effect. However, there was no such perhaps. The other cruel aspect of the Civilization Trial also manifested vividly on the Senya Civilization. Joka remained silent, then suddenly stepped back two steps, his four lower legs bending as he heavily knelt before Feng Ping. As a temporary Great Leader of the Senya Civilization, I pray to your civilizations supreme God, beseeching His salvation! It wasnt just Joka, the surrounding Senya people, after a moment of silence, also took the same action one by one. They knelt on the ground, their heads bowed, praying to the unfamiliar God. At this moment, they had given up many things they previously cherished equally. Their dignity, their future. However, in the face of survival, these things were inconsequential. This included not only Joka but also all the Senya people present, who all clearly understood the reality before them. The Life Mother Tree was wailing, heading towards death, countless plants were burning, withering, their people were dying off one by one, even the planet, once teeming with life, was dying. The God behind the Divine Envoy before them was all their hope, as well as the hope recognized by the Life Mother Tree! Faced with such a scene, Feng Ping also felt somewhat at a loss, even feeling a certain stirring in his heart. President? He also instinctively called out to the President in his mind. Let me handle this. Shen Haos voice appeared in his mind. The next moment, Feng Pings eyes once again shone with starlight, a powerful consciousness filled with suppression descended upon this place, not as oppressively massive as before, but more real, clearer! All the Senya people trembled slightly, none daring to raise their heads, nor dared to make any sound, only lowering their heads deeper. Your misfortune lies in being too far from us and too close to the Desert Tower. The grand voice resounded in everyones mind, clearly using another language, but every Senya person could understand it. The Life Mother Tree has suffered irreparable heavy damage, new consciousness is on its last breath, your planet is also heading towards death, shadows of nuclear radiation sweep every corner of the planet, you have only two choices, face death, or bring the Life Mother Tree and join our civilization. Yes, Shen Hao chose to speak frankly. He had already gained a general understanding of this civilization, as well as the culture and customs of these Senya people. There was no need for excessive rhetoric or deception; what he spoke was the reality facing the Senya people. This planet that had been relentlessly bombed with nuclear weapons was indeed heading towards death. And at this moment, just as Shen Haos voice ceased, all the Senya people had not even had time to ponder when countless roots suddenly spread towards Feng Ping, another tender consciousness with cries once again seeking Shen Haos consciousness came to this place. Save me! It hurts so much! Wuuwuuwuu. I dont want to die! Please. Chapter 173 - 173: The Desert Tower Civilization Must Pay the Price! Chapter 173: Chapter 173: The Desert Tower Civilization Must Pay the Price! ` The consciousness of the Life Mother Tree was actually quite immature, and it hadnt developed overly complex cognitive abilities, but it had the instincts of life. After perceiving the consciousness of Shen Hao, it instinctively came to seek help again! For the Life Mother Tree, it might have been just a subconscious reaction. But for the Senya people in this place at the moment, it was a tremendous shock. After all, the revelations regarding the Life Mother Tree prior to this were only known from Wakah, who was still in a coma. Yet now, this scene was unfolding before the eyes of all of them! Every person heard the Life Mother Trees painful cries, heard it pleading for help from this God from a strange civilization! ... This emotion was simply indescribable. Some Senya people could no longer control their emotions, their eyes brimming red as they knelt on the ground, choking up. The Life Mother Tree was the shared deity of every Senya person, but wasnt it also the child of the entire Senya Civilization? Their ancestors created it, and then generation after generation invested in it. Countless Senya people watched it grow little by little, spread across the world, creating how many stories, leaving behind how much history over three thousand years? It was both the mother growing alongside every Senya person and the child jointly created by the Senya Civilization. But now, it was in such pain, so desperate. Yet, they could only watch helplessly, incapable of doing anything other than kneeling on the ground to beg. As acting Great Leader, I convene a major vote, Jokah took a deep breath. This healthy, strong, resilient warriors voice trembled noticeably as he looked at everyone and said slowly, Choose death or give everything to save our Life Mother Tree. Such a vote had only occurred once in history. That time, it ended the greatest war in this world and saw Senya, alongside the emergence of the Life Mother Tree, appear after the flames of war. And this time, the vote they were about to make would decide the fate of their entire civilization. The result was unchanged. Despite hesitation, despite doubt, in the midst of the Life Mother Trees cries, everyone made their choice. They gave up their own civilization and threw themselves under the banner of this unfamiliar deity. After the vote, Jokah suppressed all restlessness and adopted a different way to prostrate. That was the posture they took when worshiping their ancestors, worshiping the Life Mother Tree. At least nominally, at this moment, the Senya people belonged to Shen Hao. However, the Chosen One interface did not respond, just as it had not with the Siti people before. The Civilization Trial had a more rigorous definition when it came to the integration of different civilizations. Probably, only after bringing these Senya people back would there be a reaction reflected in the performance value. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But thats the definition of Civilization Trial. Not the definition of Emperor. From the moment these Senya people declared their loyalty, Shen Hao could feel the connection they had established with him, although it was very weak and not yet firm, even not as strong as the current Siti people, but it had indeed been established. With this, the purpose of sending an envoy for the first time to investigate was perfectly realized. Even better than anticipated. Human Civilization also had a compelling reason to intervene! The next moment, a continuous surge of power emanated from the engravings on Feng Pings hand, an almost tangible suppression, but without any leakage, all pouring into the sprawling roots. Just at the moment of contact, the cries of the Life Mother Tree visibly lessened. Shen Hao was right, the consciousness of the Life Mother Tree had indeed been severely damaged. It was squeezing out its own power to protect the planet, and what Shen Hao was doing now was to guard its consciousness and reduce its pain. This evident change also made the Senya people present take notice. One by one, they lifted their heads and could clearly feel the Life Mother Trees pain easing. This alone brought such excitement to some that they were brimming with tears. What they wanted to give everything for but were powerless to do had been accomplished by the foreign deity! Just as both were great beings, this one was indeed far more powerful than their Life Mother Tree! Gather your people and have them hide as much as possible, Shen Hao said after soothing the Life Mother Tree, leaving one last sentence, Now that youve joined our civilization, the Desert Tower Civilization should pay for their actions. Shen Haos tone was very calm, without much emotion, as if stating something self-evident. But this very statement clenched every Senya persons fists tightly, with a thrill indescribable in words. They had thought that at best, only the Life Mother Tree and some of their people would be taken away. The civilization of the deity might be powerful, but the power of the Desert Tower Civilization was also visibly formidable. ` They had no reason, nor the necessity to wage war on the Desert Tower Civilization just to seek revenge for them! But was that really the case? Did they truly intend to make the Desert Tower Civilization pay? The mere thought of such a scene was enough to make all the Senya people utterly unable to contain their emotions. Their hatred for the Desert Tower Civilization had been etched into their bones in just over twenty hours! Understood! Jokah replied heavily, and even though Shen Haos consciousness had already disappeared, he still maintained a prostrate posture towards Feng Ping, issuing orders in that very attitude, Command all the clan members to go into hiding immediately. At this moment, the vast majority of people from each tribe were resisting with all their might. They rapidly cultivated various plants, fighting the endless enemies pouring down from the sky amidst extreme cold and storms. What Jokah had said before was correct, the number of Senya people indeed wasnt large, but their strength was formidable. Apart from the children, the average Extraordinary Level of the adults was around Level 6, and those who could be called priests were at least at the Extraordinary Second Stage; even those who were not Chosen Ones possessed immense combat power. If it were not for a lack of vigilance against the sky, being crazily bombarded by the Desert Tower Civilization with nuclear weapons, they would not have fallen into such a dire situation in such a short time. But even after being bombarded with nuclear weapons, to accurately kill the Senya people hiding underground still required the deployment of a large number of war machines. This campaign of civilization extermination would probably be more difficult than what the Desert Tower People had anticipated. And at this moment, the first thing Shen Hao did after withdrawing his gaze was to send the intelligence along with the message to the Global United Front. The Senya people have decided to join us. Just with this single message, coupled with specific intelligence on the Senya people, everyone understood that this battle had to be fought! Two hundred million Extraordinary beings, all following the way of the Plant Priestwasnt that the equivalent of two hundred million skilled Planters? Whether it was magic or cultivation or most Extraordinary paths, they all fundamentally required various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures! Cultivation had its Spiritual Medicine, and Magic had its Magic Potions! Just by looking at the average Extraordinary Level of the Senya people, one could tell that by merely relying on nature, without large-scale cultivation and production, they still managed to cultivate such a massive number of Extraordinaries. The inclusion of such a species would bring far greater benefits than the Siti people. Not to mention the more than ten thousand Chosen Ones and a Spirit of Nature! We must deal a heavy blow to the Desert Tower Civilization! some radical members even shouted at the meeting, We need to solidify the cohesion of the newly joined species and also provide a warning to the Desert Tower Civilization and other civilizations! Thats right, supporters were no less numerous, The benefits of interaction between civilizations are enormous. The Desert Tower Civilization not only poses a threat to us but also provides an opportunity; we need such an adversary to show our strength and style to other civilizations. If we can make a quick decision, just seriously cripple them and push them back, we wont need to sacrifice too much, others considered rationally, The strength of the Desert Tower Civilization is indeed formidable, but we have President Shen Hao; the advantage is on our side. The Sky Spirit People can also join the battle; later, the Senya people can in turn support them, as the Senya people are quite adept at dealing with the Undead. Right! And the Senya peoples ability to build Underground Cities is also strong; plants are natural burrowing machines! After this battle, four out of the nine civilizations will stand together, which is enough to form an interstellar order with us at the core! Contrary to what the Senya people believed, from the perspective of Human Civilization, there was no lack of reason to fight the Desert Tower Civilization. On the contrary, there were far too many reasons. The Senya people had been at peace for so long that they had forgotten sometimes war can yield benefits on multiple fronts. Moreover, at this point, Human Civilizations confidence in itself was indeed unprecedentedly strong. They were the first in performance value among the nine civilizations, they possessed the strongest warriors, they had the highest-level marketplace! Of course, what was even more important was that Shen Hao supported this war! In fact, just this point alone was enough to obviate any need for discussion. The Global United Front swiftly allocated resources, and the first batch of soldiers who had been ready boarded the warships purchased directly from the marketplace, including the Purple Epic Mother Ship extracted by Shen Hao, forming a fleet of no less than thirty warships, heading towards the direction of the Desert Tower Civilization. The fleet did not conceal its presence, and the moment it set off, all civilizations that were closely observing their planet could see it! After all, it was not only Human Civilization that was closely observing other civilizations; other civilizations were also closely observing them. In this empty, and ever-darkening expanse of space, countless observation posts lay hidden. And at this moment, most civilizations already knew, a truly important conflict in the Civilization Trial was about to erupt. Chapter 174 - 174: The Attention of All Civilizations! Chapter 174: Chapter 174: The Attention of All Civilizations! The Civilization Trial has developed to the point where the vast majority of civilizations keep a certain level of observation on other civilizations in the starry sky. Even though setting out for the starry sky isnt easy, observation doesnt require very powerful technology. Take No.2 Planet, for example. This is a planet slightly smaller than the Human Mother Planet, with a volume of about three-quarters of that of the Human Mother Planet. The civilization on it is a species that calls itself Mongolian. The Mongolians appearance resembles the primitive humans from the past of Human Civilization, but they are taller, and behind them, they have a very thick, flexible monkey tail. Although they possess certain extraordinary elements, which make them physically strong and full of vigor, following a path of martial artists, they have also experienced technological revolutions and, even before entering the Civilization Trial, they had reached a level not inferior to that of Human Civilization. They have always closely monitored the movements in outer space through telescopes stationed in outer space. ... At this moment, a Round Table conference composed of the strongest Chosen Ones from over thirty civilizations is discussing the events currently transpiring in outer space. The Blue Planet indeed sent out a fleet of more than thirty warships, with a clear objective, targeting the battlefields of Star City Planet and Green Planet.'' They even assigned a code name for each planet. The code name for Human Civilization is Blue Planet in their records. Star City Planet and Green Planet are similarly straightforward. These thirty warships seem much smaller in size than the warships of Star City Planet, but Blue Planet wouldnt dare to intervene under these circumstances without having confidence, a conference member said in a solemn tone, Moreover, these warships even stopped at Magic Star first, quite possibly to reinforce their troopsthis is an alliance fleet! The strength of the Blue Planet absolutely must not be underestimated! another conference member declared, activating the projection in front of them, They had already dispatched spaceships to this Industrial Planet in the last settlement period to rescue their people. Shortly after their return, the performance value of the civilization ranked first soared, while the performance value of the civilization ranked ninth dropped to zero. Theres a 90% chance that Blue Planet is the civilization ranked first! Images and data appeared on the projection screen. They were the scenes of the original evacuation spaceships departing and arriving at the Siti Civilization Mother Planet. It also displayed the performance value comparisons of the ranked civilizations. If one observes carefully, it is not difficult to discover a pattern. This civilization may also possess the strongest Chosen One! yet another conference member spoke up, also producing a set of comparisons, Weve noticed that since the Second Stage started, every time the performance value of the number one ranked Chosen One surged, the performance value of the number one ranked civilization also soared. If it happened only once, it might be a coincidence, but this pattern keeps repeating, which almost certainly confirms it. Yes. The pattern wasnt very clear during the first settlement period. But by the second, it had become abundantly clear. The number one ranked Chosen One was from the number one ranked civilization! That civilization was from Blue Planet! Now that everything was laid out in the open, along with the thirty warships on their way and the imminent conflict about to erupt, the strongest among the Mongolian Civilization were sitting in silence at this moment. The atmosphere was extremely grave. They had given their all in the battles against blizzards and the Undead, and they could even be said to be teetering on the edge of danger, ranked only eighth in performance value! Apart from Industrial Planet, which had already been wiped out and declared extinct, they were the worst off, the weakest! Under these circumstances, even a slight shock from outer space could result in the total destruction of the entire civilization. In fact, they had already considered affiliating themselves with Blue Planet, just like Industrial Planet did. But the current situation made them hesitate once again. What if Blue Planet loses the battle? We have seen very clearly what Star City Planet has done, finally, a conference member took a deep breath and stated somberly, If they win, our fate wont be much better than Green Planet. On the other hand, Blue Planet at least took away the survivors from Industrial Planet and maintains good relations with Magic Star. We can only pray that they win! Yes, this conflict, even war, had a profound impact on weak civilizations like theirs. In comparison, they naturally sided with Human Civilization. After all, in that short span of time, the actions of Human Civilization had indeed shown a stark contrast to those of the Desert Tower Civilization. It was blatantly obvious. It wasnt only the Mongolian Civilization on No.2 Planet that thought so; the civilization on Planet One felt the same. This was a gas giant. The civilization living on it was a species known as the Wing Sky people. They werent large in size, quite petite in stature, with an average height of just fifty centimeters. A layer of white flesh connected their arms to their thighs, functioning as their wings, allowing them to fly freely on this planet with weak gravity once they spread them out. But as a result, their resources were scarce. Limited Sky Islands sustained limited lives, and in this Second Stage of the Civilization Trial, the Sky Islands could no longer sustain life. They could only wander on spaceships, evading storms and the Undead. They were ranked seventh among civilizations. This means that this civilization was also in a state of chronic dying. The highest leader within the civilization, the Sage, also clearly understood this reality. Their only hope was the civilizations in outer space. The righteous civilization discovered the evil acts of the wicked civilization, and they sent out powerful spaceship fleets to save the innocent civilizations The Sage introduced the ongoing events in outer space in their own style, across the communication channels that spanned the entire Wing Sky Planet. This was a species full of fantasy and romance. They were isolated on various Sky Islands, atop Floating Ships, with communication channels being their only way of connecting with each other. Even though the Sage was well aware of the cruelty of outer space and the harshness of their reality, they still wanted to give their desperately struggling people a hope. They wanted them to look forward and believe in the existence of the Savior, so that they could hold on until the moment of true death arrived. Besides the civilizations of Planet One and No. 2 Planet, there might also be the gaze of other civilizations hidden within the gradually dimming space. Regardless, the fleets of Human Civilization were now, under such observations, boldly speeding towards the battlefield. At this moment, on the Expeditionary Mother Ship, which served as the flagship, information from the frontline observation posts was also received. The Desert Tower Civilization has responded. The footage recorded by the observation posts quickly appeared on the projection, allowing everyone to see clearly that among the thirty warships that had been lingering above the Senya Mother Planet, twenty abruptly changed course and turned around, heading towards them. At the same time, on the Desert Tower Planet, thirty new warships once again took flight. A total of fifty warships spread out in all directions like a giant net, waiting for the Human Civilization fleet to fly into it. As expected, more fleets were hidden! a commander said gravely, Each of these fleets could be considered a mother ship, large in size, capable of accommodating a large number of unmanned or manned fighters. During combat, we will be at a numerical disadvantage. Back on the Mother Planet, a group of military commanders had already held several discussions about this battle. In interstellar warfare, Human Civilization was utterly inexperienced. And yet, in this universe without even a small asteroid, apart from the few lonely planets and their accompanying satellites, there was nothing. It was as if, in ground warfare, they were on an unending plain. The variability of tactics had been minimized to the greatest extent. Head-on collision would become the main mode of warfare, with both sides colliding in terms of numbers, weapon range, firepower, mobility speed, defense, and many other domains. However, this was exactly why Humans dared go into battle with confidence! The spacecraft of the Desert Tower Civilization were, at most, Level 14-15, what if they were Blue, or even Purple Epic? Advantage of level could still override the advantage of quality. A Level 22 White spaceship, facing even a Level 15 Purple Epic spaceship, still held a massive advantage in strength! Not to mention the Purple Epic Spaceship beneath their feet. So, while some commanders looked grave, they were actually not tense, the gravity was merely due to the tactical importance. At that moment, space aboard the spaceship suddenly distorted. A figure seated on a throne, holding a scepter, materialized directly. It was Shen Hao! All commanders immediately stood to salute, their eyes on Shen Hao filled with admiration. I have already made arrangements on the Mother Planet to ensure its safety, Shen Haos calm voice spread throughout the command center, In this battle, I will be with you. Instantly, everyones faces lit up with joy as confidence surged within them. After all, this was another source of their confidence, even their greatest! This battle, we must not only win, but win decisively, Shen Haos gaze was also fixed on the projection of the battlefield on the large screen, I can sense that all four remaining civilizations are watching us, including the two yet unknown civilizations on the other side of the Sun! S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, this was Shen Haos intuition. As the Emperor of Human Civilization, observing Human Civilization was equivalent to observing him. It was impossible to be completely unaware. The observation from Planet One and No.2 Planet was expected, but the interest of the two mysterious planets on the other side of the Sun was somewhat unexpected. As for these two more mysterious planets, they had actually dispatched spaceships to investigate them long ago. Chapter 175 - 175: War is about to Begin! Chapter 175: Chapter 175: War is about to Begin! But because the speed of earlier spaceships was slow and their technology level was low, detailed intelligence had not been obtained. It was only known that one of the planets was not at all smaller than the planets of the Sky Spirit Civilization, and it might even be larger. As for the other one, it was suspected to be a civilization that also prioritized technology, as huge cities could be seen on the surface, and there even existed space elevators that stretched directly into space. It seems things are about to heat up, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes. Since the appearance of other civilizations, close contact between all civilizations was an inevitable occurrence. For civilizations at this level, leaving their mother planet was not too difficult a task. Space shuttles had already appeared in the Chosen One Mall of the Eleventh-level Technology System. However, the fact that the focus of all civilizations shared attention turned out to be a war between human civilization and another civilization was unexpected. ... But it was also an opportunity. The Desert Tower Civilization has shown no signs of communication. It seems they are also planning to try their luck, Shen Hao ordered, Accelerate our approach! At this moment, the most tense civilization in this conflict was not the human civilization, and maybe not even the Desert Tower Civilization. Instead, it was those civilizations that felt they lacked sufficient strength. Especially the Senya people, who were right in the center of the vortex. Ever since Shen Hao last descended in consciousness, by Shen Haos directive, the Senya people had given up fighting and devoted all their efforts to hiding. They manipulated plants to dig deeper and deeper into the ground and never stayed too long in one place. It was this ability that allowed this species to survive with over two hundred million people even after facing carpet nuclear bombing. But the damp and warm underground did not bring the Senya people much sense of safety. Without nature, it was impossible for the civilization to last long. Some Senya even felt deeply uneasy about the orders coming from their tribal leaders. They would rather fight and die than let nature be utterly destroyed without resistance. Especially since the leaders proclaimed that a Divine stronger than the Life Mother Tree would save them and that the Life Mother Tree had chosen to seek the aid of an Alien God. This message was what unsettled the Senya people the most. Can an Alien God really do what the Life Mother Tree couldnt against such an enemy? The Life Mother Tree is the incarnation of nature! The great Mother Tree is screaming in pain. If we dont resist, nature wont last much longer. We should fight alongside nature and all the life on this planet, not abandon them! The small population resulted in excellent basic qualities. The Senya people grew up amidst nature from childhood, understanding the natural balance of survival of the fittest as coordinators and guardians of the natural order, with their own unique moral and life views. In their culture, during times of disaster, choosing merely to survive by abandoning nature was an unforgivable act. Not to mention, this was about waiting for the salvation of a strange, alien God! In the minds of most Senya people, the Life Mother Tree was the strongest life form; its power swept across the entire planet. And the enemy was so powerful they could devour everything with terrifying flames, destroying all, even severely wounding the Life Mother Tree! What kind of Divine could counter such an enemy? But amid this unease, when they used plants to observe the situation on the surface, they were surprised to discover that the frequency of the enemys attacks had significantly decreased! The number of enemies has diminished. Those flying weapons are retreating! The castles in the sky are also retreating! Theyve sensed a threat! Is an Alien God really coming to save us? It wasnt just the ordinary Senya; Jokah and other powerful Chosen Ones positioned at the center of the civilization could see even more information! The gods of human civilization had not deceived them, indeed they had dispatched a powerful fleet. And it even forced the Desert Tower Civilization to reallocate its troops! Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Desert Tower Civilization, they have sixty massive warships! Jokah and the others, through the plants scattered throughout outer space, were able to closely observe the situation in the stars. Although excited about the human civilization dispatching troops, they were still somewhat nervous, But your civilization has only thirty ships, and they are smaller in size. This Doesnt your mall have a technological system? Feng Pings expression was a bit peculiar, Havent you looked into it? These tall Senya people looked at each other, all slightly embarrassed. We are only suited to the path of nature; technology doesnt quite fit us, explained one of the high-ranked Senya priests. But its the path of technology that the Desert Tower Civilization, which defeated you, walks. Our human civilization is also currently focused on technology, Feng Ping shook his head confidently, Even if you dont learn it, you should at least have a basic understanding. These warships cant just be compared by their size. Youre absolutely right, Jokah said seriously, Understanding the opponent is the key to overcoming them. We have a similar saying, Feng Ping smiled, Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated in battle. Just watch carefully, the President himself is involved this time, and the fate of the Desert Tower Civilization is already sealed. For Feng Ping and the other young people, their confidence in Shen Hao was absolute. Moreover, this confidence was not built on blindness. That was a Mythical Talent, a Level 22 Store! The performance value of the Senya Civilization was no low figure, but even so, the highest Store Level within their entire civilization was only Level 14! The gap was too vast. The Presidents Talent, even among the Mythical rank, had to be among the pinnacle! Otherwise, there was no explaining this absurd Store Level! It was as if he was cheating. The Desert Tower Civilization? They would certainly pay a price! Looking at the strong confidence brimming in the young Envoys expression, Jokah and others seemed infected by it as well, carrying massive hatred and huge anticipation. They closely watched the battlefield, yearning for the civilization they were about to join to show its might! To some extent, among the spectators of the Trial, those supporting Human Civilization constituted a vast majority. However, this crowd of spectators was not enough to influence the war. Neither Shen Hao nor the Desert Tower Civilization would likely care much about them. Shen Hao didnt have time to pay attention to these spectators either. The war was about to begin. Although he lacked experience in interstellar wars, he understood some fundamental strategies. Thirty warships were neither too closely packed nor too scattered. They were distributed within a certain range, positioning the Mother Ship at the central core, while keeping a close eye on those widely dispersed warships on the map, constantly approaching, approaching The Desert Tower People seemed to have no concept of the level of their own warships; otherwise, they definitely wouldnt just wait for their approach! These Level 22 warships, even at the White Level, were still equipped with high-powered energy weapons! The destructive power of energy weapons might not surpass that of physical weapons, but there was one aspect where they had an incomparable advantage That was attack speed and attack distance! It was light speed, an attack range that was endless as long as there were no obstacles! At this very moment, aboard the leading warship of the Desert Tower Civilization, Captain Ain sat leisurely in the captains room, watching the Human Fleet on the star map drawing closer. The synthetic skin on his face showed a mocking expression. Look at these weak and foolish natives; even if they have good fortune and powerful Talents, it only becomes evident that ignorance is ingrained in their bones as soon as they appear, his voice echoed in the command channel, drawing a chorus of laughter. To throw together these warships, they probably spent all their points. How foolish, what can even a powerful individual do in the face of a gun? They even gather together to come here; they probably have no experience in interstellar warfare at all. Just wait, once they fall into the trap, concentrate fire, and annihilate them all in one go! Their civilization is also awaiting our harvest. In the Desert Tower Civilization, unlike the coldness and stiffness of the lower ranks, the high-level individuals possessed a wealth of emotions. Their concept of rank was far more strict and cruel than that of the Sky Spirit People. They firmly believed that wealth and power should only be held in the hands of a few, that only with the absolute rule of a minority could the concentration of civilizations power be realized and true strength be achieved. Weak intelligent life doesnt deserve emotions. Their possession of emotions only dissipates the civilizations strength. But dont be careless, Ain, an icy voice suddenly emerged in the command channel, Their strongest Chosen One possesses a means to carry out Superluminal attacks. I understand, Officer! Ains expression turned much more serious. As a Chosen One, he had the privilege to enjoy emotions, but the person who just spoke was one of the true high echelons of the Desert Tower Civilization. He was one of the three with the highest status and strength beneath the Supreme Sage. Even with the warning from his superior, Ain remained full of confidence. The Transcendent had limits to their transcendence. That kind of Superluminal attack, no matter how powerful or fast, relying solely on one person, how many times could it be executed? He was a Second Stage Transcendent and was all too aware of this. The powers of the Transcendent were not created from nothing but relied on the Extraordinary Energy controlled by the individual. Even a Third Stage Transcendent being capable of wielding a Superluminal attack with their own power was already beyond their expectations for that Stage; it was impossible to perform frequently. Moreover, unlike the more easily replicated technology, this Extraordinary Level undoubtedly relied on powerful Talents to reach the current stage. At most, there could only be the top-ranked Chosen One, with no possibility of a second! Also, up until now, only two occurrences had been observed, and the might of the attacks was inconspicuous; both times they struck the Sky Spirit Civilizations planets, it happened without any noise. Therefore, Ain, as the captain of the foremost warship, was not overly worried, and even felt some anticipation. Strike soon, he looked towards the enemy still so distant they were invisible to the naked eye, savoring the pleasure of the moment, and let me witness the impotence of the mightiest Chosen One! Chapter 177 - 177: Continue to Advance! Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Continue to Advance! The current situation of the Wing Sky Civilization is actually very bad. After all, although their planet is large, its resources are far less abundant than those of the Sky Spirit People, and even quite scarce. Although they possess Extraordinary Power, it is not as strong as the one on Sky Spirit Planet and is dispersed by the massive volume inside the planet, making it difficult for the Wing Sky people to possess high Extraordinary Levels individually. Under such circumstances, the path they naturally developed was the path of Magic Alchemy. And its not the mass production type of Alchemy Industry. With scarce resources, they could only strive for perfection to utilize every bit of resources, using the least amount of material to achieve the greatest effect, and with this to build Floating Ships that could hover and move within the planet, increasing their space for activities. They could even grow food artificially on Floating Ships. ... After the opening of the Civilization Trial, some new changes began to appear on this path, such as a kind of alchemy technology that can absorb nitrogen from the air for synthesis, and technology that changes the basic elements of matter with Magic Power and Alchemy Array, both of which can greatly solve the problem of scarce resources. It could be considered seeing a path to a strong civilization. But all this is premised on being able to survive. Neither the extremely cold weather, the continuous blizzards, nor the Undead are something the Wing Sky people could easily solve. Their Floating Ships became isolated islands, and the channel for everyone to receive information from others was through broadcasts. At this moment, Wing Sky people were curled up on their own Floating Ships, huddled next to the Power Furnace, listening to the Sages speech, their thoughts seeming to drift into outer space with the words, toward that strong, rich, and righteous civilization, filled with longing. When will they come to save us? a little Wing Sky girl huddled in her parents arms, her small face covered with frostbite, but her eyes were full of expectation. They will come soon, her parents trembled in the cold snap as well, but these words were not comforting liesthey harbored hope in their hearts, Didnt the Sage say? They have already saved two civilizations, and now they are defeating the evil civilization to save a third one. They will come to us soon Conversations like this were, at this moment, widespread throughout the Wing Sky Civilization. Even their civilizations Sage seemed to have this kind of expectation. And he must have! The strong performance of Human Civilization, coupled with everything that he had observed in the past, was enough to become the last hope for their entire civilization. We need to be more proactive, the Sage said, looking at the last of his points and gritting his teeth before directly buying an expensive alchemy device. This device could transmit his voice into the vast outer space. At this very moment, the Desert Tower Civilization was experiencing immense panic, as well as unprecedented heavy losses. One after another, expensive spaceships were continuously destroyed in outer space. Human Civilization didnt accept any of their communication requests, showing no mercy in their attacks, as if determined to tear off all their claws and knock out all their teeth! To completely turn them into toys they could trample at will! However, Human Civilization, with the spoils of this battle, quickly received submission communications from two civilizations. Yes, submission. The Mongolian Civilization and Wing Sky Civilization, these two civilizations ranked lower and could no longer hold on, hoping to join Human Civilization like the Siti people did! In their communications, they gave out all their intelligence without hesitation, even including the number of Chosen Ones within their civilizations and their military strength. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In such a situation, it was as if they placed themselves in an extremely low position, completely losing the initiative. Even if Human Civilization wanted to make them slaves, they would probably accept. This was, of course, partly due to how Human Civilization had treated the Siti people and Sky Spirit People in the past. But clearly, it also had a lot to do with their demonstrated strength and their brutal behavior against the Desert Tower Civilization. Even, the latter was the main reason. Having such an opponent is indeed very beneficial, Shen Hao ordered, Send out the Envoys. The Alchemy Path, the Martial Artist Path, and the Chosen Ones are all we need. They had no reason to refuse; these were benefits delivered into their hands. After all, the status of these Species in the civilization system would certainly be far lower than that of Humans, because as the Civilization Trial continues, situations like this will undoubtedly occur repeatedly. Ensuring the absolute status of Humans is the only way to ensure the stability of the civilizations core and order. Shen Haos gaze returned to the current war. What the Desert Tower Civilization was doing at this moment could be seen clearly with the powerful detecting equipment mounted on the Purple Epic Level Mother Ships. They gave up those massive warships, dispersing their military power among a large number of fighters and small warships, forming Legions scattered across the vast universe. It had to be said, this move was indeed useful. Numbers were the biggest problem of the Human Fleet. At this moment, when the industrial level had not yet been increased, almost all space weapons had to be purchased from the shop, and they couldnt possibly buy a large number of small fighters and warships. In terms of points consumption, that was too much of a loss. ` Charging directly with these thirty warships would risk the scenario of being overwhelmed by sheer numbers, like ants killing an elephant. Even if a single bullet can kill a person, if there are only a few hundred guns, when thousands of troops charge, even if those few hundred are Barretts, its hard to hold back. Of course, space warfare isnt that simple, and what they have in their hands is not a Barrett. Just the Purple Epic Mother Ship with its shield might not be unable to deal with these smaller fighter planes. But still, one must consider the risks and rewards. President. A commander, also a Chosen One, came to Shen Hao to report, Strategic Command Center believes we have already dealt a heavy blow to the enemy. The core objective of this war has been achieved. If we push further, we might need to take on greater risks. This war, after all, was not about completely destroying the Desert Tower Civilization. It was about suppressing the arrogance of the Desert Tower Civilization, harvesting the unity of the Senya people, and establishing the prestige of Human Civilization among the existing nine civilizations, in order to gain the greatest benefits in the increasingly frequent contacts between civilizations that are sure to follow. And indeed, these objectives have already been achieved. The Desert Tower Civilization has been dealt a heavy blow and is bound to be in turmoil. At this moment, the Senya peoples worship of Human Civilization is peerless. Coupled with Shen Haos control over their Life Mother Tree, he can easily ensure this not-so-weak civilizations loyalty and submission. Theres even the allegiance of two other weaker civilizations. Even if they are weak, the number of Chosen Ones and their respective paths of civilization present here can certainly supplement the shortcomings of Human Civilization. Just the benefits secured so far have already exceeded their initial expectations. At this moment, it seems a safer choice to cease further actions. However, Shen Hao, looking at the vast array of Desert Tower fighters and warships on alert, suddenly spoke, Other paths may be important too, but technology is one of our fundamental paths. The lack of infrastructure on this path is starting to become evident. The Desert Tower Civilizations technology and equipment can fill these gaps. The commander in front of him was stunned. His heartbeat involuntarily picked up pace. Is he planning to continue the fight? If Shen Haos conclusion diverges from that of the Global United Front, its certain that things will proceed according to Shen Haos will. Such is Shen Haos status now. Unless Shen Hao leads the civilization to a disastrous defeat, proving his decision-making to be flawed and his abilities insufficient, this standing will continue. And its likely to rise even higher. But the commander was mistaken. Shen Hao was not planning to continue the war. The war is a means, not an end. He simply wanted to further extend the results of the war. Other warships split up and remain on standby to escort the civilian spaceships to Planet Senya, Shen Hao ordered directly. Mother Ship, increase speed and continue to push forward! Yes, against a swarm tactic, he did not need the rest of the warships. Just this Purple Epic Mother Ship and his own self, were enough! The rest of the warships, though they were Level 22, were only White, with basic shields and not particularly abundant firepower, and their deterrent effect was insufficient. Let them escort a few civilian spaceships to the Senya Civilization, taking away the surviving Senya people, was enough. After the order was given, all civilizations observing noted that the Human Fleet actually began to split at this moment, with the largest warship that had been guarded in the central position breaking away, and the remaining escort ships staying put! What are they planning? Just as some civilizations couldnt figure it out, this expedition-grade Mother Ship suddenly accelerated! The flight speed of these warships was not slow before though not nearly as fast as the blue Level 20 small reconnaissance ships given to Feng Ping and the others before but at full flight speed from Human Mother Planet to Planet Senya, it only took three to four days, which was quite fast. However, the current speed of the expedition-grade Mother Ship, now truly speeding up, caught everyone off guard. It was too fast! It was incredibly fast! The nine planets involved in this Trial, all on the same orbital path around the sun, were undoubtedly extremely distant from each other on a planetary scale. However, on a cosmic scale, not to mention traveling to Planet Senya, even going to the much more distant Desert Tower Planet was only about a sixteen-minute flight at the speed of light! And this Purple Epic Mother Ship could reach up to twenty percent of light speed at maximum velocity! This meant that, departing at full speed from Human Mother Planet, it would only take about thirteen hours to arrive directly at the Desert Tower Planet! Chapter 178 - 178: Attack the Mother Planet! Chapter 178: Chapter 178: Attack the Mother Planet! Even if it was to fly around the entire orbit of the sun and return, it would take just over sixty hours. Less than three days! This speed was already dozens of times faster than the warships of the Desert Tower Civilization! Not to mention when compared to these fighter jets. What did dozens of times mean? On the ground, if the speed between two people reached dozens of times that much, it meant absolute domination, absolute mockery of the other! ... The same was true in interstellar space! This speed could almost render all material attacks ineffective. With the technological level of the Desert Tower Civilization, it was impossible to control any entity to hit something flying at this speed, even if they knew the trajectory clearly! Yohan knew clearly that maybe powerful enough technology could do it, but with the current technology of the Desert Tower Civilization, trying to achieve this would be like an ordinary person without any implants trying to hit a bullet flying at triple the speed of sound with an embroidery needle shot from their finger. It was pure fantasy. Perhaps energy weapons powerful enough to be used in interstellar warfare could do it, but these too were not within the capabilities of over 10 levels of technology, otherwise, they wouldnt have ranked the human fleet within the range of Level 21! Even using weapons from the store would result in the same. Even the Level 19 Mall had a huge technological disparity! Moreover, was this spaceship that boasted such terrifying speed really just Level 21? Got a high-quality spaceship from the VIP1 store? No, the highest level item in the VIP1 store is still two levels below the regular store; it couldnt possibly be just a Level 19 Blue Quality spaceship. Could it be a reward from the last Civilization Trial? No, given the pace at which civilization developed in the Trial, it couldnt possibly be a reward of this level Yohan tried hard to calm himself, but no matter how much he pondered and thought, he couldnt find the answer! The Chosen One of this human civilization, the Store Level, and the existence of this spaceship in front of him, were enough to overturn all of the Supreme Sages deductions about the entire Civilization Trial! That was the Supreme Sage! No one in the entire Desert Tower Civilization doubted the Supreme Sages deductions and decisions, because he had always been right! Even if the controllers of these civilizations were foolish or incompetent, it didnt matter as long as they absolutely obeyed the Supreme Sage! Yet, the Supreme Sage had deduced that the highest possible Store Level was Level 20, he had deduced that the top-ranked Chosen One must possess a Golden Legendary Talent, he had deduced that the VIP1 store could only have items of Blue Quality that were two levels lower than the regular store All these deductions had been shattered by this civilization before his eyes! What on earth is going on with this civilization?! John roared loudly; he even wanted to have surgery to suppress his emotions, because facing the reality before him was beyond his comprehension! Why could this civilization have such a high-level store? Why could it have such a powerful spaceship? Even that Chosen One who was somewhat beyond comprehension hadnt made a move up till now! Yohan, what are you doing? A communication interrupted him at this moment; it was from another controller of the Desert Tower at the same level as Yohan, and his tone was filled with shock and anger, The destination of that spaceship is the Mother Planet; its headed straight for the Mother Planet, do you know that? Intercept it now! With what? Yohan slammed his chair forcefully, and the expensive metal-made seat burst apart immediately. But this brought no relief at all. That spaceship was on its way to becoming his greatest shadow. Have you lost your mind? Do you want to watch our civilization be destroyed? The person in the communicator, who should have likewise been high above, was almost losing his sanity under the impact of unprecedented fear. What about the orders of the Supreme Sage? Yohan was no better himself. Even though he was starting to doubt the Supreme Sage within, he still tried to clutch desperately at this last straw to save himself. No one could imagine what would happen if they really let that spaceship rush to the Mother Planet! The pressure of extinction that even the Civilization Trial couldnt bring to them was now brought by human civilization! The Supreme Sage has not responded yet. Wait, theres news! The voice coming from the communicator was filled with an uncontrollable, surging excitement. Yohan also trembled, staring intently at the orders from the Supreme Ship. The final siege plangather all fighter jets and weapons as much as possible near the Mother Planet. Yes, yes! Yohan shouted excitedly, The target is the Mother Planet; they have to slow down! There are all the warships near the Mother Planet, send out all the fighters! And the Space City, those space fortresses, we must completely envelop the Mother Planet! Indeed, this was the only way. No matter how fast the enemy was, they simply needed to build defenses! But then, Yohan suddenly saw the chance of victory at the end of this command added by the Supreme Sage. 4.25% Good luck to us. Yohan looked at that number, and the words from the Supreme Sage, and suddenly slumped down as if he had lost all faith. Four point twenty-five percent? Why would the probability be like this? The enemy is just one spaceship! But regardless, the entire Desert Tower Civilization had already sprung into action following the commands of the Supreme Sage. Numerous fighters launched from the planets of the Desert Tower Civilization, all sorts of ground cannons were aimed towards outer space, all space fortresses began to move into important defensive positions, and the remaining over 10 warships scattered as well. From a distance, it looked like bees flying out from and circling around a hive. Of course, more fighters were retracting towards the defense of the Mother Planet, and a large number that could potentially intercept the human mother ship were also approaching the mother ships hardly disguised advance trajectory. Then, relying solely on the detection devices, they began to fire madly and intensively! Even though the difficulty of hitting the target was incredibly slim, it still added the slightest chance of success. Unfortunately, such a chance was doomed to fail. Shen Hao had no intention of dodging, and even the spaceships alarm devices didnt go off. Even if some attacks were fortunate enough to hit, so what? The entire spaceship was equipped with a Klein Barrier. Among Level 22 related technologies, there was an introduction to this type of barrier, which was an extremely suitable protection technology for space battleships. It could form an energy circuit strikingly similar to a Klein Bottle, allowing for arbitrary transformation of external input energy, whether it be energy attacks or material attacks, enabling high-efficiency defense. Of course, Shen Hao didnt just take the attacks without responding. Destroy all those remaining large warships! The moment the order was given, the fate of those warships was almost sealed. There was no need to even use the main cannon; just the power of the secondary cannons was nearly comparable to the main cannons of those previous Level 22 White Quality warships! The flashes of destruction appeared once again in the universe. One by one, the remaining warships were destroyed accurately and mercilessly, each flash bringing about the deaths of thousands, or even tens of thousands of the Desert Tower People. Even though this was a completely unequal war, when those warships decided to attack rather than surrender, there would be no mercy. In war, everything is about utterly annihilating the opposing forces. Moreover, everything that the Desert Tower Civilization had done ensured that no civilization would grieve for them. Even the Senya Civilization cheered again. All Senya people genuinely felt joy and excitement. In their eyes, the solitary warship charging towards the Desert Tower Planet was continuously wiping out their blood debts. This overpowering dominance gave them an unparalleled sense of security! And it wasnt just the Senya people. All civilizations closely watching this war were somewhat shocked by the decision of the Human Civilization. Even with a great advantage in the war, they were still relentlessly striking directly at the Mother Planet! Arrogance or confidence? They would soon know! Shen Hao remained seated on his throne at this moment, his gaze calmly fixed on the planet that was being shielded layer by layer for protection. It was almost airtight! The size of the planet was significantly larger than the Human Mother Planet, clearly indicating its rich resources. The massive space cities and even the space fortresses constructed in outer space had brought considerable pressure to the Human Civilization who initially observed this. Their level of technology was clearly far superior to Human Civilization. Had it not been for the Civilization Trial and had they encountered such a civilization in the universe before, todays events would have been reversedand even more exaggerated; humans would have been plunged into Purgatory. But at this very moment, it was the humans who had arrived here! The many commanders and soldiers on the mother ship were just as thrilled at this moment. They were not cruel in nature, nor were they excited about attacking the enemys Mother Planet; it was the strength of humanity that excited them! It was this strength that allowed them to be here, and not the other way around! Some people couldnt help but look at Shen Hao with admiration in their eyes. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They naturally understood who was responsible for this strength! President, the Desert Tower Civilization has ceased fire, a commander suddenly reported. Yes, all along the way, the Desert Tower had been struggling in vain, but now, their mother ship had begun to slow down. This was supposed to be the best time for the Desert Tower Civilization to fire, but they had stopped. And not just stopped. A communication request marked Supreme Sage from the Desert Tower Civilization had come through at this moment. Chapter 179 - 179: Wait Until Youre Kneeling in Front of Me, Then Continue! Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Wait Until Youre Kneeling in Front of Me, Then Continue! Supreme Sage? The highest ruler of the Desert Tower Civilization, with absolute control over the entire civilization. Even for the common and mid-level Desert Tower People, the Supreme Sage is almost mythologized and holds a status akin to that of a deity Shen Hao pondered the intelligence on the Supreme Sage. Actually, the Desert Tower People had sent communication requests more than once before. But Shen Hao hadnt bothered to respond. The reason was simple: it wasnt an equal exchange. He was now on this spaceship, and moreover, he had the upper hand. For a civilization with a central ruler, having some Generals or Directors contact him seemed to Shen Hao quite pointless. ... Moreover, diplomacy is based on military power. Even if the goal was to acquire technology and equipment from the Desert Tower Civilization, one had to fight their way in first. However, now that the message came from the highest ruler of the Desert Tower Civilization, Shen Hao was somewhat interested. Connect, he commanded. The next moment, a figure appeared on the screen before him. It seemed to be set in a relatively simple natural environmenta forest, grassland, a few animals. The figure stood therein, dressed in a white simple robe, appearing both tall and thin, with limbs that were very slender. The facial structure was somewhat reminiscent of a canine species. What was more significant was that there was no sign of much bodily modification. Is this the original appearance of the Desert Tower People? Shen Hao spoke first, his tone casual. Indeed. The voice that came from the screen was in standard Mandarin and, judging by the lip movements, it wasnt translated. The Desert Tower People initially looked like this, but now, there arent many who wish to keep their original appearance. Peoples aesthetics have drastically changed, the Supreme Sage spoke just as casually, as if this were not an imminent war threatening their entire civilization. It was more like a casual chat to get to know one another better. But Shen Hao had no intention of making small talk. Since you understand our language, then you should also understand our culture, Shen Hao said directly. Open the sunroof. Alright. The Supreme Sage in the screen nodded and said, From your civilizations culture and past actions, its clear that your civilization does not pursue destruction. The attack on us is for benefit. Therefore, when negotiation can bring you greater gains than war, there is a foundation for talks. Correct, Shen Hao nodded, acknowledging this point. Some might think that Shen Hao, having achieved victory and fulfilled his initial purpose, continued to push forward to enjoy the thrills that military force brings, or that he was dissatisfied with the brutality of the Desert Tower Civilization and wanted to inflict greater damage on it. But in reality, anyone who knew a bit about Shen Hao wouldnt think this. Ever since he became Sovereign, Shen Haos self-judgment was not affected by his emotions. To him, all emotions were merely a form of enjoyment under his own volition. Even anger was the same. His sole purpose for coming here was clear from the start. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Equipment, resources, technology on the Path of Technology. Mere basic items from the White Mall, though sufficient for civilization to rapidly grow on certain paths, were still not comprehensive or in-depth enough. Not unless all technology and equipment of a particular Levelwhite, blue, purple, and even goldwere completely mastered, could it be said that the Level had been truly assimilated. In this case, a faster way was to obtain it from other civilizations. This was already confirmed by the Sky Spirit Civilization. The foundation of Human Civilizations magic was improving at an astonishing rate. And the Desert Tower Civilization could satisfy the needs of Human Civilization in terms of technology. Even so, Shen Hao actually had no intention of negotiating at this point. Although what you say is not wrong, after a fight, you might have to pay more, Shen Haos gaze fell on the planet before him. He made no extra movements, but at this moment, all the commanders in the cockpit could feel his confidence as if it were a matter of course. Indeed, the Desert Tower Planet was on high alert, using the entire civilizations foundation to oppose his single spaceship. But from Shen Haos current aura, it seemed as though everything before him was but chickens and dogs! Your civilization is indeed confident. However, when the risk reaches a certain level, there will always be an opportunity for negotiation, the Supreme Sage on the screen spoke without much change in expression and swiftly sent over a document. It was filled with all sorts of information about the Desert Tower Civilization. Almost the entire situation of the Desert Tower Civilization was laid out before Shen Hao and the others. Indeed, it was a civilization that venerated war, with the entire planet almost completely covered with various military factories. Every single one of the Desert Tower People was produced through ex vitro gestation and artificial cloning methods. From birth, ones status and education were determined; their emotions were suppressed, they wouldnt experience decay, depression, or seek entertainment and pleasure, but rather grew up mechanically like robots. Even learning was included. Occasionally, those with exceptionally unique talents were discovered and would be granted emotions anew, allowing their talents to be better utilized. Those so-called high-level individuals all came about this way. However, the true elite werent like this. They were descendants from a handful of families. Thats right, even positions were inherited within the family. But these positions didnt mean much, because the only requirement for these people to hold their positions was to obey the commands of the Supreme Sage; otherwise, they could be stripped of all power and status at any moment. The true holder of power in this civilization is only me, the Supreme Sage said as he spread his arms, slowly but firmly, I can control the entire civilization like handling a machine. Your civilization should understand the immense power this can unleash. My subjects will not know fear or face threats, nor will I have any interference from inside. With just one order, the entire civilization will advance and throw itself into war without any hesitation. The communication screen began to change. Rows of fully armed soldiers marched neatly into the densely packed array of war machines, with various weapons aimed at the sky, among which even included some exaggeratively huge behemoths. Moreover, the military factories were producing more aircraft and all kinds of weapons at an astonishing rate, even arming new, enormous warships quickly. As the Supreme Sage had said, the entire planet had entered a stage of comprehensive militarization, with an extraordinarily vast supply of weapons and fully unleashed productivity. Most importantly, there was clear order, without the slightest chaos. The destruction of so many warships before, including the rage and fear of those high-level individuals, seemed to affect nothing. It had to be said, such a scene was indeed shocking. Shen Hao didnt show any expression, but he understood why this civilization could achieve the second rank in the civilizational ranking. Even, during the last Settlement Period, it posed a slight threat to Human Civilization. Indeed, they had raised the performance against the Civilization Trial to a level hard for ordinary civilizations to reach. When Human Civilization built its first Underground City, it was necessary to continuously motivate, propagate, and inspire people to commit to the endeavor with hope and aspiration. It was a miracle that could only be created through the collective effort and united will of countless people. But for this planet Everyone was like a machine, not needing anything but calculation, control, and orders to achieve the utmost under the current conditions. Even when dealing with the Undead, it was the same. A chip was implanted in everyones body, and their bodies were modified; the position of every individual, including their bodily conditions, were monitored, and even natural death was calculated with precision. Ive always been quite curious and unable to guess, the Supreme Sage seemed not to notice Shen Haos silence, but continued, Ive nearly reached the limit of what can be achieved in this Trial and have observed every civilization, ensuring that no civilization could pose a direct threat to our security, which allowed me to devise the Extermination Plan to gain more points. However, your arrival has completely shattered my understanding. Im aware of your strength but did not expect your Store Level, so how exactly did you manage to obtain several times more points than us? This indeed was a point of great perplexity for the Supreme Sage. He had run all kinds of calculations. He had even considered the possibility of breeding Undead. But the disparity wasnt minor; it was several times larger! What kind of method, what kind of potential could there be to create such a significant gap? Do you really think you can foresee everything? Shen Hao looked at him and finally spoke up, But as I see it, your civilization may hold some advantage at the forefront of the Civilization Trial, but if Im not mistaken, amongst your civilizations Chosen Ones, probably not even one ranks in the top ten. Thats right, this civilization had gone to another extreme. Powerful Extraordinary Powers are miracles born within individuals; only with enough and sufficiently exceptional individuals can such miracles occur. Suppressing an individuals emotions is like curbing the potential and talent they have on the Extraordinary Path. Even Chosen Ones need cultivation and comprehension. In such a situation, even if a Chosen One with decent talent were luckily to appear, theres a high probability they would be nurtured into incompetence. It seems Im not mistaken, Shen Hao said, looking at the silent Supreme Sage, reached out, and grasped the Emperors Scepter floating beside him, and slowly continued, You do not understand the Extraordinary, nor do you understand the Chosen One or the Civilization Trial. Negotiations are meaningless in this state; we might as well continue when you are kneeling before me! Chapter 180 - 180: Surrender, or Be Destroyed! Chapter 180: Chapter 180: Surrender, or Be Destroyed! At this point in the conversation, Shen Hao had also begun to faintly perceive an issue with the state of his counterpart. Far too calm. The situation had even reached the point where they had to proactively come forward for talks, yet they still maintained this level of composure, which, even if emotions were still present, must be in a state of suppression and control. This actually deepened Shen Haos understanding of the Sovereign. Controlling emotions in the same way, the Sovereign was not merely about surface-level control that could be compared to. He could clearly feel the existence of his own emotions, which merely did not get interfered with. However, the highest Controller of the Desert Tower Civilization, just like the lowest-level people, had lost the privilege to enjoy emotions? ... Thats somewhat ironic. I am disappointed in your decision, the Supreme Sage still hadnt hung up the communication, and there wasnt much sense of disappointment in his tone, he simply stated affirmatively, But you cannot easily break through our space defense, even if the technological level of your spaceship has truly reached Level 20, under the attack of the entire civilization, it will not be without cost. Shen Hao said nothing, for all that needed to be said had been said. He looked at the countless warships and fighters that were increasingly concentrating in front of him, covering the entire planet layer by layer, as well as the missiles, tungsten rods, nuclear weapons that were already brazenly firing, streaking towards their spaceship. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly. This civilization truly did not understand the Transcendent. In the next moment, the vast stardust in his eyes condensed in an instant, Shen Hao sat on his throne, lifting the Emperors Scepter high above, and a terrifying radiance erupted in an instant, enveloping the entire spaceship! Yes, the entire spaceship! S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although this Mother Ship was of high quality and was known as a Mother Ship, its actual size was not very large, even smaller than the immigrant spaceship! And their Distance from the Desert Tower Mother Planet, when put into the scale of the Universe, was already at arms length! Furthermore, with the use of many Level 22 Equipment and resources, Shen Haos current state and strength had accumulated to an unprecedented level, enough to allow him to do something seemingly inconceivableusing the Scepter to bring the entire Mother Ship, with a cross-space posture, to descend upon the Desert Tower Civilizations Mother Planet! The power of the Emperors Scepter enveloped the entire Mother Ship, and in the next instant, it transformed into a streak of light, tearing through space, heading straight for the Desert Tower Civilizations Mother Planet! Every weapon en route, every fighter, even including a massive Space Fortress, all were meaningless. The path of the Emperors Scepter was truly space-jumping, appearing to be a three-dimensional passage, but in reality, it had already transcended the original dimensions! And to all the civilizations closely watching this scene, it looked as if the Human Civilizations warship had turned into a streak of light, piercing through all of the Desert Tower Civilizations defenses in an instant, effortlessly descending into their Mother Planet! The moment they witnessed this scene, all civilizations were dumbfounded. But they also profoundly understood that the Desert Tower Civilization was finished! This was a powerful warship that completely surpassed the Desert Tower Civilization on a technological level, and even in outer space, the Desert Tower Civilization still relied on large-scale, high-power heavy weapons, and dense attacks to have some possibility of resistance. Inside the Mother Planet? Once the battle began, it would bring massive destruction to the foundations of the civilization! Countless people would die on the Mother Planet, then turn into Undead, leading the entire civilization to an unavoidable end! Whats more importantThe Human Civilizations Mother Ship could leave whenever it wanted! Only now did countless people understand that what was previously launched from the Human Mother Planet, reaching the Sky Spirit Planet at superluminal speeds, was not some superluminal strike! It was Teleportation! Fundamentally, it was Teleportation! After realizing this point, an uncontrollable shudder swept over every being with emotions. This power was far too terrifying. Especially when paired with such an extremely powerful Space Battleship! This meant that the Strongest within Human Civilization would descend upon any planet with an unstoppable presence, along with his Warship! And he could leave whenever he desired! Combined with the background of the Undead, the Mother Planets of all civilizations would be constantly subjected to a threat great enough to bring about the end of their civilizations! Is this the power of the Strongest in the Human Civilization? After coming to grips with this reality, countless people were profoundly impacted. However, after the shock, some people also felt indescribable joy! Especially the Siti people and the Senya people who had joined Human Civilization! They now belonged to a part of Human Civilization. The stronger Shen Hao became, the stronger Human Civilization became, and the safer they would be. This incomparable sense of security and glory was enough to make these Survivors who had experienced despair and extinction fanatically passionate! Even the allied Sky Spirit People were extremely excited at this moment. When the message came back, even the usually cold and serious Amamin, along with his students, raised their glasses and cheered! Sending that message of friendship to Human Civilization might become the most correct decision in the history of Sky Spirit Civilization! Long live President Shen Hao! Amamin even became so excited that his face turned red. However, in the distant Desert Tower Civilization, after Shen Hao descended with the entire Mother Ship onto the Desert Tower Civilizations Mother Planet, he was surprisingly calm. The Mother Ships shields were fully activated, and all weapons, including the massively powerful main cannon, began charging. The terrifying energy gathered at the end of the barrel, with the muzzle aimed at the planet beneath it, targeting the countless Desert Tower People within the densely packed military factory. And in the next moment, a gigantic phantom seated on the throne enveloped the spaceship. Surrender, or be annihilated! Shen Hao unleashed his terrifying suppression without restraint, his grand voice echoing with thunder, spreading far and wide! A negotiation? When one side has completely bowed down, its more appropriate to call it a surrender! What terrified those high-level Desert Tower Civilizations executives the most was that at that moment, the control chips throughout the entire region sent out dense alarms. Through the control system, they could clearly see that the lower-class Desert Tower People had all put down their work and, one after another, prostrated on the ground, worshipping the huge phantom above them! How can this be possible! some of the Desert Tower executives had already started yelling in terror, Its impossible! Impossible! All of these Desert Tower People have undergone body modifications, with all elements capable of birthing emotions precisely controlled. They do not feel fear, do not get depressed, and have no psychological issues. Apart from thinking and learning, theyre like robots in all other regards. How could robots defy orders? How could they kneel? Just as the Supreme Sage had previously told Shen Hao, with just one command, the entire civilization would fight him fearlessly to the end! However, just as Shen Hao had told the Supreme Sage. He simply didnt understand the Transcendent! The Sovereigns suppression could even dominate and control inanimate objects, let alone living beings? This kind of power was no longer about emotions, but a deeper essence! When Shen Hao arrived here with this powerful warship, everything was already over. Shen Hao also didnt think for a second that the Supreme Sage would choose to continue fighting. The previous conversation had already given him a rough understanding of the so-called Supreme Sages style. Cold, rational, using data and theory to deduce situations, and making the most beneficial choices without hesitation C if it werent for the faint sense that there was indeed a soul behind the dialogue, Shen Hao might even suspect that it was just an intelligent AI. With such a Controller at the helm, its no wonder that the civilization had turned out this way. Similarly, at this very moment, the Supreme Sage had only one choice. Surrendering was the only chance to keep the civilization alive, while fighting would only result in extinction. I, in my capacity as the Supreme Sage, on behalf of the entire Desert Tower Civilization, surrender to the mightiest Chosen One of the Human Civilization, the voice of the Supreme Sage resounded at this moment, reaching all the high-level executives, I now order, all weapons to return to the armory, all military factories to halt operations, and all personnel to stand by at their current locations No! A wave of unwillingness and anger surged through the communication channels. How can you surrender! Attack! Direct attack! Issue the command to kill all Desert Tower People, let the Undead drown them! I would rather die together than surrender! Many emotionally rich executives were caught in great rage and unwillingness, with some even wanting to kill all the lower-class Desert Tower People, turning the entire civilization into an Undead paradise! There were countless high-ranking individuals living in outer space who wanted to hurriedly escape on spaceships. Not every civilization had pledged allegiance to Human Civilization; if they could join some civilization, they still had the chance to survive, and even live comfortably. Especially for the Chosen One, it was even more so! There were also those, overwhelmed by anger, who wanted to fight to the death! Like Ain at this very moment. Still in outer space, he was yelling hysterically: Fire, I order as the highest military commander of the Desert Tower Civilization, do not put down your weapons, all of you turn your guns around, fire for me! Bombard! But it was all in vain. All his access rights had already been locked, his voice couldnt even reach anyone beyond his immediate vicinity, and the spaceship he was on had shut down all its weapons systems, flying back against his will. The other fleeing Desert Tower executives encountered similar situations. They couldnt run; they just couldnt escape at all! In this civilization, all power belonged to the Supreme Sage, all spaceships were under the Supreme Sages control, and these so-called executives, so-called authority holders, in fact had never truly possessed any part of the power, not even for a single day. Not even to control a spaceship! Chapter 181 - 181: Huge War Spoils Harvest Chapter 181: Chapter 181: Huge War Spoils Harvest These people couldnt even control their own bodies, let alone the half-mechanized parts which were under the control of the Supreme Sage! Even if there were a few with special Talents, those Chosen Ones who attempted to struggle using their Talents quickly found themselves facing squads of neatly arranged, fully armed warriors rushing towards themthe majority of the lower-class Desert Tower people were also under the control of the Supreme Sage! The Supreme Sage was right, the entire civilization was a highly precise machine, and he was its sole controller. He could control everything about this civilization just as one controls a machine. And the rest of the Desert Tower people, since they had enjoyed the benefits of this control, must also endure the detriments that such control brought. As long as the Supreme Sage believed that surrender would bring better results than war, such an outcome was inevitable. ... At this moment, Shen Hao had also seen the real body of the Supreme Sage. This controller of the Desert Tower Civilization stepped out from the tallest building of the Desert Tower Civilization and stood directly under the cold wave of minus one hundred degrees Celsius. His size and appearance were the same as those in the previous conversation, but what was different were the numerous fine, white crystal-like data cables connected to his brain, the other end of which was connected to a huge building. That was his only implanta giant external brain located right at the heart of the entire civilization! So thats how it is, Shen Hao easily understood the situation of the Supreme Sage, you have turned your consciousness, your thoughts into a machine as well as mechanical. With their technology, they still hadnt found a way to give artificial intelligence self-awareness or a soul. But they had turned life into something akin to an artificial intelligence. This was the Supreme Sage. As for Extraordinary? Although he was a Chosen One and had completed his transformation, the irony was, Shen Hao could tell at a glance that his transformation was purely combativeand apart from supporting him in withstanding the temperature to come to this building, it probably had no other use. I have lost, said the Supreme Sage. The Supreme Sage did not utter any more meaningless words, just a simple sentence before kneeling in the direction where Shen Hao was. That is the price to pay, Shen Hao knew what his baseline was, and hence did not hesitate at all, all the technology your civilization has developed to date, the personnel skilled in these technologies, as well as weapons, warships, and production equipment, you are only allowed to keep enough to let your civilization barely survive Shen Hao didnt want the civilizations Chosen Ones. Even though those Chosen Ones were endowed with emotions, under such a cultural civilization, they had lost most of the essence on the Path of the Extraordinary, making them of no cultivation value to human civilization. Even the technicians Shen Hao wanted were not intended to be migrant personnel, but merely tools, prisoners under the control of Dominator pressure. He was not even much interested in the scientists of this civilization. Top scientists and top Extraordinaries shared similarities. Both require a creativity that belongs solely to the individual. In Shen Haos view, the mission of these technicians was to transfer all the technological and industrial capabilities of the Desert Tower Civilization to human civilization in the shortest amount of time. Facing Shen Haos demands, the Supreme Sage showed no sign of refusal or intention to negotiate, everything was as Shen Hao had thought, he had long since discarded all his emotions, and would not become angry or despondent, all his actions were for the future of the entire civilization. Unless he thought the civilization could not survive, only then would he make a desperate attempt to fight regardless of the cost. And knowing this, Shen Hao had precisely targeted this point. Thus, this war initiated by human civilization was entering its final stage. After the news got back, there wasnt much reaction within human civilizationit had all been excitable, but because they were no longer worried about the outcome, each was simply looking forward to the future and continuing their respective tasks. At most, there was some additional public discussion about the Desert Tower Civilization, as well as curiosity about the Mongolian, Senya, and Wing Sky peoples soon to be joining human civilization. In fact, if it werent for Shen Haos presence, such a large-scale inclusion of survivors from other civilizations could be somewhat dangerous for this civilization. Desire is the instinct of life. Now, these species, facing the threat of extinction, could accept all conditions, but over time, they would inevitably seek more. Status, power, wealth However, the presence of Shen Hao was their greatest limitation. The Emperors grasp on civilization is a deeper essence, not to mention the Controller. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In some respects, this could also be considered one of the advantages of the Emperor profession. Besides absorption, plunder was also a means to rapidly increase strength. Now, Shen Hao was on the Desert Tower Planet looking over the list provided by the Supreme Sage. It was indeed comprehensive and enormous! Especially in the military domain. The Desert Tower Civilization came from a universe that was far from peaceful. Although there were no threats from other alien species, the Desert Tower people themselves split into different civilizations and wars were a constant presence. The Supreme Sage had the largest military investments. From individual soldier weapons to space battleships. In just the realm of Level 14 Weapons, they had achieved a certain height. Whether there were Golden Legendary Level quality, it was still unclear, but Purple Epic was definitely present. For example, a transformable war armor named the Supreme Fighter Plane, standing twelve meters tall, powered by nuclear fusion, covered entirely in high-strength alloy, equipped with intelligent AI and various weapons, and also capable of transforming to meet the needs of different battlefields. Ordinary Chosen Ones would hardly stand a chance against it, and the production of such machines was even relatively high. This was originally the Supreme Sages trump card against the Chosen Ones. If it had not been for Shen Hao, it is unknown how many Chosen Ones would have died from such a weapon. But now, it naturally belonged to the humans. To transport some industrial production equipment and these weapons, Shen Hao even planned to spend a great deal of money to purchase fifty Level 22 transport-type spacecraft. These spacecraft did not carry many weapons and their hulls were not very strong, but they were large and fast, also in demand for short-distance migrations, so they wouldnt be a waste. After all, there were still three civilizations waiting to migrate. Aside from the original technology and equipment of the Desert Tower Civilization, the biggest gain this time was the reward the Desert Tower Civilization had received from the last settlement period. When Shen Hao first saw this item, he was somewhat surprised as well. Because, this item was the biggest trump card the Supreme Sage had originally planned to use against Shen Hao. [Name: Thunder God Cannon] [Quality: Purple Epic] [Level: 19 (40)] [A high-powered planetary defense weapon made using alchemy technology, capable of firing immensely powerful Thunder Balls with long-range capabilities, capable of inflicting great damage even against non-physical Extraordinary Life forms.] [Note: Be careful not to fire at the ground!] The name and description of this item clearly explained its function. Just the appearance alone looked imposing enough. It was three hundred twenty meters long, with a muzzle diameter of ten meters, resembling a massive structure standing upright on the ground, but it was covered in golden complex patterns, surging with abundant Extraordinary Power. Although the current level was one level below that of the spacecraft, if hit by this cannon, it wasnt clear if it could be withstood. Luckily, Shen Hao had never planned on a head-on attack. Using the power of the Scepter and his strength, he was able to bridge this slight distance. Making this last trump card utterly useless. And now, this treasure also belonged to the humans. Facing Shen Haos demands, the Supreme Sage had no reason to refuse, as military strength was no longer important to the current Desert Tower Civilization. As long as Shen Hao left it with sufficient industrial capability to withstand the cold waves, any other demands were permissible. His only bottom line was to allow the Desert Tower Civilization to survive in this enormous defeat and continue through the Trial. Ultimately, fifty transport spacecraft that were bought on site, coupled with twenty warships that the Desert Tower Civilization had assembled on site to temporarily hold cargo, loaded with spoils of war, embarked on the return journey. Shen Hao did not press them to their limit, considering the Desert Tower Civilization had a huge population of twenty billion. If this vast number were to turn into Undead in a short time, it would pose a significant threat to Human Civilization as well. After all, the Eternal Night had not yet reached its most severe period. The threats inherent in the Trial itself were still not to be underestimated. Even now, the average surface temperature on the Human Mother Planet had already dropped to minus one hundred twenty degrees Celsius. If not for the magic technology from the Sky Spirit Civilization protecting the existing cities, those who had not managed to enter the Underground City in time would be facing life-threatening cold. And if the temperature dropped further, whether these magic barriers could still function was unknown. Underground Cities must be built quickly. Moreover, the situations of the other civilizations were also rapidly deteriorating, and migration also required time. The Suns rays continued to diminish. Except for the Senya Civilization, which temporarily ensured safety by virtue of plants digging capabilities, the other civilizations were suffering great losses. Every day, a large number of individuals died. This made Shen Hao, who had refocused on the Trial itself, slightly more cautious. This was also one of the main reasons he was unwilling to delay more time in the Desert Tower Civilization. The existing transport ships are still too slow, Shen Hao looked at the marketplace again. From the departure to the Desert Tower Planet to now returning fully laden, eight days had passed. The second batch of six hundred Underground Cities were successively completed, and together with the armys campaign on the Sky Spirit Civilization, the Level 23 marketplace finally opened at this moment! Chapter 182 - 182: The Sorrow of a Weak Civilization Chapter 182: Chapter 182: The Sorrow of a Weak Civilization Shen Hao swiftly checked the Level 23 White Mall, but he felt somewhat disappointed. It was all just routine upgrades, nothing special. Although the previous two VIP Store refreshes had both produced the least likely items, which were Level 20 Purple Epic goods, both were types of equipment. Shen Hao took one for himself that could enhance spiritual power and extraordinary power, and placed the other defensive piece in the warehouse for the Chosen Ones to exchange. Such Purple Epic equipment was a huge help on a personal strength level, but didnt offer much assistance on the current level of civilization. Just like before, it wouldnt be easy to have a Purple Epic interstellar battleship appear right when an interstellar war was needed. However, it was time for the next VIP Store refresh. ... Shen Hao waited quietly. Ever since the VIP goods cheat had been activated, the VIP goods refresh occurring every three days had become an event that Shen Hao looked forward to. This time especially. After all, having just been updated, theoretically, a Level 21 Purple Epic item should appear this time! The true third stage. As the time arrived, he opened the new store for the first time. Surprisingly, what appeared was not a Purple Epic item, but rather a Blue Masterpiece Level 21 item. Mixed Cloud Pill. A masterpiece elixir reaching the third stage, primarily composed of three spiritual medicines with the character ϼ in their names, gentle in nature, able to last for a long time within the body. Even Cultivators at the first stage or even the second stage could consume it. It was an elixir used for rapid Foundation Establishment and swift enhancement of strength. Clearly, this was not a one-time purchase, but rather an item that, once bought, would unlock the purchase right permanently. One-time Purple Epic items and permanently-unlockable Blue Masterpiece goods both have the smallest probability? Shen Hao easily guessed the reason behind this, purchased one for himself, and swallowed it, closing his eyes slightly. Indeed, a huge and gentle spiritual power surged within his body, and with his strength, it would only take a moment to assimilate completely. However, using such an elixir was of limited use to him. After all, although Shen Hao was now only at Level 20, his strength had far surpassed what was typical of the second stage. Fully equipped, an ordinary third-stage Transcendent posed absolutely no threat to him. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its not bad. Purchase more to be used by the Cultivators within the civilization, thought Shen Hao. Due to the influence of the Sky Spirit Civilization, the development of the Magic Road had overtaken the Immortal Dao. However, this situation wouldnt last for long. Because these days, the scouts dispatched by Human Civilization were also closely monitoring the two planets behind the back of the sun; of these, Planet No.8 was only slightly smaller than the planet of the Sky Spirit Civilization. Preliminary observations suggested that it might primarily follow the Cultivation Path! This was because the planet was filled with Spiritual Energy. This sparked some ideas in Shen Hao. Nonetheless, the most important task at hand was to evacuate as many Senya, Mongolian, and Wing Sky people as possible. Especially the Mongolians and Wing Sky people, whose situation was worsening. If delayed any longer, there probably wouldnt be many left. It seems Ill have to make a few more trips myself, Shen Hao said as he took out the Scepter once again. When it came to immigration, there were shortcuts to be taken. With Shen Haos current strength, if he was to teleport himself plus a few othersa handful, say four or five peoplehe could cover a range spanning half the orbit around the Sun. All he had to do was bring some people and personally visit the Mongolian Planet and Wing Sky Human Planet, where he could then purchase some Level 23 transport spaceships, hand them over to the Chosen Ones to control, and transport survivors away, saving half the travel time! Moreover, this process could incidentally assert some authority and deepen the influence over these two civilizations. However, when Shen Hao actually arrived at the Mongolian Planet, he found the situation more severe than he had expected. As soon as he had arrived, he could feel the entire planet was being ravaged by the Undead; a chilly energy had already started to spread from the Undead World toward the surface world, with casualties occurring nearly every moment! Looking at the group of Mongolian leaders who had received the news beforehand and were now prostrating before him to welcome his arrival. Whats your conversion rate to Undead? Shen Hao didnt bother with pleasantries and directly inquired. Great President, the most powerful among the Mongolian leaders maintained his bow, his voice also containing an irrepressible sadness, our conversion rate to Undead is two-to-one. Two-to-one, for every two deaths, one would become an Undead. This rate was obviously lower than that of the Human Mother Planet. Furthermore, Shen Hao perceived that the concentration of yin energy within this planets Undead World was only about half that of the Mother Planet, meaning the strength of the Undead would increase much more slowly. Even so, for Mongolian Civilization, it was still a disaster! Five days ago when they had proactively contacted him, they reported that the number of survivors was around 1.1 billion. They had suffered heavy losses during the last Trial, and by the start of this Trial, they had only about 1.4 billion people left. This meant that over the forty-plus days since the second trial commenced, a total of three hundred million people had perished. But now, only less than five hundred million remained from what Shen Hao had initially sensed. Just in the past five days alone, more than six hundred million Mongolian people had died! This might have been the result of the intelligent Undead King sensing the humans intention to help the Mongolian Civilization and launching a preemptive strike in order to rapidly increase their numbers. However, even knowing this beforehand, the previous Shen Hao had to stay at the Desert Tower Planet, and the speed of the transport ships was not fast enough to arrive in a short time. It could only be said that this was the tragedy of a weak civilization in the Civilization Trial. The Siti people were like this, the Mongolian Civilization was the same, and so were the Wing Sky people. Life is like grass, it can perish at any time and anywhere. Fortunately, there was still time. Any later, and the entire species might have really been gone. I will leave behind fifteen transport ships in outer space, Shen Hao said with a heavy voice, Since you refer to me as President, then I shall issue my first command to youtake at least three hundred million people with you! Yes! All the Mongolian people responded in unison, each of them extremely emotional. Although Shen Haos tone was serious, the meaning behind his words was clearly to save as many of their people as possible! The next moment, Shen Haos presence soared suddenly, and a huge Thunder phantom appeared in the sky, with golden lightning accompanied by roars sweeping across a large area in an instant. Countless rampaging Undead, under the watchful eyes of the Heavenly Eye, wailed as they dissipated. At the moment Shen Hao declared his arrival, all the Undead in the world simultaneously sought refuge toward the Undead World. Clearly, the Ghost King behind them could sense the power of Shen Hao. From the moment Shen Hao arrived, if they did not wish to die, they had to do their utmost to avoid him! Still, Shen Hao originally intended only to intimidate them, as he had many matters to deal with now, with the Wing Sky Human Planet still on his schedule. There was no time to stay here to chase down the Undead for them. In fact, he was already starting to worry about the situation of the Wing Sky people. He immediately ordered Dong Gong to inquire about the latest status of the Wing Sky Civilization. President, the situation of the Wing Sky people is even worse than that of the Mongolians, Dong Gong reported personally, Their mother planet is a gas giant, with a very large space for activities. Originally, there were Sky Islands as gathering places, but after the blizzard, the Sky Islands became uninhabitable. Now, all the Wing Sky people are scattered across the vast space on Floating Ships, resisting the severe cold while avoiding the Undead. It is very difficult to gather them on a large scale for migration, and although the conversion rate into Undead is only three to one, the death toll in this trial has already been very large. Preliminary estimates suggest that it may have reached more than six billion! Six billion? Doesnt that mean there would be two billion Undead? Shen Hao glanced at the civilization rankings. The second settlement cycle had passed for nearly twenty days, and from the beginning of this cycle, the scores for the Mongolian Civilization and the Wing Sky Civilization had been continuously dropping. This also fitted their current situation. If Human Civilization did not intervene, extinction would be the only outcome. How many of them are left? Shen Hao asked. Less than two hundred million that we can still maintain contact with, Dong Gong replied, If not for the ample space, which makes it hard for the Undead to find survivors, this species would have likely been extinct already. Indeed, Shen Hao contemplated the proportion and finally said, I will return to the Mother Planet for a while. Gather some strong Chosen Ones. The Mongolian side also needs some powerful military support. Understood, Dong Gong nodded, his tone also very serious. How many Wing Sky people and Mongolians could be taken away was not really important; they just needed to do their best. After all, they only need to bring away the Chosen Ones, and they would have obtained most of the benefits from these two civilizations. But if such a large number of Undead proved difficult to clean up, allowing them to grow unchecked, its hard to say what might happen. Due to the importance placed on the Civilization Trial, they absolutely could not afford to be careless. The emergence of an interstellar undead army might actually become a possibility. Theres suddenly so much to do. After leaving behind the fifteen transport ships, Shen Hao used the Scepters Teleportation function to accelerate his return to the Human Mother Planet. Then, he teleported twenty Fifteenth Level Chosen Ones in one breath to the Mongolian Planet. After the Store Level exploded in the last round, the cost of cultivating high-order Chosen Ones further decreased, and the Chosen Ones of Human Civilization, besides Shen Hao himself, began to accelerate the widening gap with the Civilization Chosen Ones of other civilizations. There were already hundreds of Chosen Ones above Fifteenth Level, and this number was still rapidly rising. Shen Hao conferred some of his power to two team leaders, enough to protect the transfer of the survivors on the Mongolian Planet. Afterward, Shen Hao brought a group of Chosen Ones to Planet One, which was the Wing Sky peoples planet. He had also never seen such a gas giant planet before. Chapter 183 - 183: Fairy Tales Become Reality! Chapter 183: Chapter 183: Fairy Tales Become Reality! After arriving, what met the eye was an expanse of absolute blackness, with a particularly weak oxygen content in the air, surpassed even by the presence of hydrogen and helium. In the Non-magic Universe, planets like this simply couldnt give birth to intelligent life. Take, for instance, Saturn from the once Solar System, a gas giant planet. However, Shen Hao quickly realized that this planet also contained a unique kind of Extraordinary Power that was sufficient to sustain the operations of life. It seemed vaguely similar to the Life Element Environment that the Human Mother Planet obtained during the last Trial. The Extraordinary World truly holds more possibilities, Shen Hao observed his surroundings and had to acknowledge this point. ... President. A Chosen One, quietly floating behind the Emperors Throne, respectfully said, The coordinates provided by the Wing Sky Civilization Sage seem to be slightly off, hes currently en route, about half a minute from our location. Mhm, Shen Hao nodded lightly. He wasnt surprised at this turn of events. On a gas planet like this, the environment was extremely inhospitable, with chaotic magnetic fields, and especially now, when the sunlight was tremendously dim, there was no visibility at all. With the technology of this civilization, it was indeed very difficult. Shen Haos gaze shifted to another direction. Ordinary Chosen Ones might be blinded by the lack of visibility, but not him. As a ray of light emerged in the darkness, growing more and more intense, a huge Floating Ship with a distinctive design appeared before everyone. From the outside, this didnt look like a thoughtfully designed Floating Ship at all, its hull was accumulated with too many random pieces of equipment. It seemed as if it had been patched together bit by bit, continuously adding various parts, filled with a wasteland style. Even after coming to an abrupt stop, one could hear a clanging sound from inside, as if a multitude of things had collapsed. Then, Shen Hao and the others saw a very old member of the Wing Sky people, along with a group rushing over, who thumped down onto the deck on their knees. Wing Sky Clan Sage Geta pays respects to the Divine Venerable, they said. Shen Hao could clearly sense their nervousness and excitement as he looked at this group of little beings, each averaging less than half a meter in height. Though they were all Chosen Ones, their average Level was quite low; except for Geta, the Sage, who was at the Second Stage, the rest were all at the first stage. Trembling in this environment with temperatures lower than one hundred degrees below zero and howling winds. Some of the weaker ones were on the verge of not being able to persist, verging on being frozen into ice sculptures. However, Transcendent Levels could be cultivated, what was important was the Alchemy Path. Rise, Shen Haos voice clearly reached every Wing Sky person aboard the Floating Ship, Since I have promised your admission, from now on you may address me as President. You Suddenly, Shen Haos tone stopped. He turned his attention elsewhere. Over there, masses of Shadows were roaring towards them, all Undead, stretching as far as the eye could see, easily amounting to millions! Pr-President, those are the Undead that have been pursuing us relentlessly, said Geta, who also noticed the changes over there, his old, little face filled with unease. This shouldnt have escalated to such a degree, but he had rescued too many of his people during this time. Once the numbers grew to a certain point, it would attract the surrounding Undead, the greater the numbers, the more they would attract. So they dared not stop. They had to continue to fly at high speed across the vast skies. They had halted now only to welcome the God of Human Civilization, otherwise, they would not have stopped. Even now, there was no chance to accelerate again, to escape once more. If at this moment, the Chosen One before them, who had easily overcome the evil civilization and ranked first among the nine Civilization Chosen Ones, even on par with Gods, were to leave, then their spaceship would only meet with destruction. Though he had already informed Human Civilization of this situation, still he couldnt help feeling nervous. His death didnt matter, but his daily broadcasts were all that remained of hope for the surviving members of his people. The last hope of the entire civilization rested upon this individual before them! The other Wing Sky people beside Geta understood this as well, everyone was extremely nervous. Then, they heard a gentle voice. To have persisted until now, youve exceeded my expectations. Shen Hao was indeed somewhat moved. Among those Undead, there were a plethora of Second Stage Undead, just a few dozen would have the potential to annihilate this Floating Ship carrying the last hope of a civilization. Under these circumstances, their ability to hold on until now indeed had surpassed expectations. It was a demonstration of struggling with all their might under deep and profound despair. Compared to the Sky Spirit People, much stronger. Shen Hao raised his Scepter high, and with just a light tap. Boom! Thunderous lightning burst forth in an instant, golden light filled the eyes of all Wing Sky people, even illuminating the entire world! A great number of Undead were engulfed by the furious lightning in that very moment! This power, never before witnessed, stunned all the Wing Sky people present. Geta was no different. When the dust settled, the Undead Army that had brought them endless fear vanished without a trace; the raucous screams of the undead disappeared, and the abyss of despair that had always been repressing their hearts seemed to be swept clean in an instant. Take your people and board our spaceship, then do everything in your power to save your species. Only when Shen Haos voice rose again did these people gradually come to their senses. A massive transport spaceship suddenly appeared before them. Geta couldnt stop his tears, crying while he bowed deeply. Although he always brought hope to the surviving members of his species with broadcasts akin to fairy tales. He had always understood in his heart that fairy tales were just that, fairy tales, nothing more than lies. Numerous members of his species had held onto their trust in him and their anticipation for the fairy tales he told until the very end, even in death. The guilt and pain of this was unimaginable to others. Yet every time, he had to broadcast in an upbeat, elevated tone. And now, fairy tales had become reality! All he had ever told was no longer a lie! Shen Hao did not hurry him; he could tell at a glance that this Sages heart bore a despair and pain far greater than that of the others, but to bear the entire civilizations hopelessness as much as possible on ones own was exactly what a leader does. Shen Hao still held great expectations for his future. At this moment, he also took the opportunity to examine the alchemy technology on this Floating Ship. His gaze was immediately drawn to a special device at the end. This alchemy equipment constantly absorbed air and then converted it into a simple, edible food through a complex Alchemy Array! Element conversion was one of the hallmarks of the Alchemy Path. In Shen Haos view, the combination of this path and technology was perfect. Resource conversion, equipment production, tool enchantment Theoretically, if one were a strong Alchemist well-versed in technology, they could possibly create an entire industrial chain with their bare hands! Save as many people as possible, Shen Hao said to the Human Chosen One beside him, I will leave you five transport spaceships and a multitude of Extraordinary weapons that can be used against the Undead. Yes! Having done all this, Shen Hao did not linger in this place. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He had another place to visit. Now, amidst the admiring and even fervent gazes of the Wing Sky people, he once again cast out the Scepter, this time arriving alone on Planet Senya. At this moment, all Senya people on Planet Senya had been taken away; after all, they were the civilization most deserving of attention in this interstellar migration wave. Their individual strength was formidable, and the abilities they controlled greatly helped in combating the Trial. Shen Haos personal visit was to take away the Life Mother Tree from this planet. To be more precise, it was to take the Consciousness that had been born within the Life Mother Tree. The moment he arrived, countless branches surged from the ground, converging towards him, and the Consciousness of the Life Mother Tree excitedly communicated in a still immature voice. Pot-pot, lonely. They all left. A large number of Senya people had already arrived at the Human Mother Planet, with most others on the way. When Shen Hao had taken away those Senya people, he was overseeing the Desert Tower Planet and was too busy to leave. Many Senya people, no matter what, did not want to leave the Life Mother Tree alone on this planet. It was only after Feng Ping promised in Shen Haos name that the Life Mother Tree would indeed be taken away, along with the cooperation of many leaders, that the situation was barely resolved. Even so, a large number of Senya people decided to die on this planet, dedicating their souls and Life Force to the Life Mother Tree. Currently, the Life Mother Tree contained many newfound forces of souls. Moreover, without outside attacks, the whole Life Mother Tree was actually healing slowly. Realizing this, Shen Hao changed his initial plan of only taking away the Consciousness of the Life Mother Tree. Contract your Consciousness and those forces of souls into a piece of wood, then sever the rest, Shen Hao communicated with the Life Mother Tree. I am here to take you away. Where to? To my home, where your offspring are as well, Shen Hao replied patiently. While the Consciousness was still confused, he deepened their connection and, with the influence of the Sovereign, it would become the most loyal Divine of Human Civilization. Okay. It was not a pleasant thing for the Life Mother Tree to equate to cutting off its own limbs, but faced with Shen Haos command, it still proceeded without hesitation. Clearly, the help provided by Shen Hao, combined with their connection in status, had made this newly born Consciousness hugely dependent on him. What finally appeared before Shen Hao was a tree that was not very large. The trunk and roots were filled with abundant Life Force, even giving off a clear, crystalline texture, with every sway conveying the clear perception that it was alive. It even possessed a clear sense of the divine. Chapter 184 - 184: Breakthrough, the Sovereigns New Ability! Chapter 184: Chapter 184: Breakthrough, the Sovereigns New Ability! Go! Shen Hao exerted his strength once again, and the next moment, he brought the Life Mother Tree back to the Mother Planet. It was placed right beside the World Tree. Almost instantly, the roots of the Life Mother Tree actively intertwined with the World Tree. Shen Hao could clearly feel the Life Mother Trees jubilation. It was a joy of finding its kin, finding a companion. Although the World Tree had not yet developed self-awareness, as a Golden Legendary award, it should have the same potential, and contact with the Life Mother Tree might facilitate its emergence. ... Shen Hao was pleased to see this happen. Such divine beings, each one would bring enormous assistance to the whole civilization. However, at that moment, he suddenly frowned and looked into the distance. The large troops of the Senya Civilization had already arrived and were stationed in a former primeval forest, where they would cultivate plants capable of withstanding severe cold and aiding in digging and constructing the Underground City. And at this moment, all the Second Stage priests suddenly raised their heads and looked into the distance. They felt the arrival of the Life Mother Tree! Even more, they felt the joy of the Life Mother Tree! Instantly, this exciting news spread among all the Senya people; all the Senya people worshiped in the direction of the Life Mother Tree, and what Shen Hao felt was the connection between himself and the entire Senya Clan becoming incredibly close in an instant. Its important to realize, civilization is not merely about being nominally together or being placed in the same location. It involves various aspects. And the Emperor profession is most sensitive to this aspect. The previous Senya Clan had already established a connection with him, indeed belonging to the entire civilization, but this connection was not yet deep enough to compare with humans. The other species were similar. Only the Siti people were truly integrated into the civilization. But at this moment, two hundred million Senya people instantly surpassed the Siti people! This feedback gave Shen Hao a strong enhancement in his cultivation! More importantly, the opportunity for a breakthrough had come! Shen Hao had been at Level 20 for a long time, the peak of the Second Stage, and Level 21, the Third Stage, was now within reach! He immediately set everything aside, sat on the throne, and thoroughly experienced this dual transformation at the Extraordinary Level and Life Level. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Chosen Ones Extraordinary Path, profession, and Soul Talent are inseparable. At this moment, Shen Hao distinctly felt that something was different. Under the control of Sovereign, he quickly understood what had happened. Sovereign had acquired a new ability! Shen Hao didnt need to feel further, and directly opened the Chosen One interface. As expected, it clearly displayed all the specific contents of the abilities. Current abilities: 1, Passive: Cosmic Level Supreme Status. 2, You can perfectly control all powers that belong to you. 3, Active: Unleash the Dominators Suppression, making living beings submit. 4, Active: Possess Dominator Domain, able to govern the Extraordinary Laws within the domain. Clearly, the newly added point was the fourth! Dominator Domain, govern Extraordinary Laws? Shen Hao squinted. The next moment, an invisible force covered the entire space around him! And with Shen Haos consciousness, it continued to spread, covering the entire vast Mage Tower, and even the World Tree and Tree of Life. Yet, no one noticed. Only Shen Hao clearly understood what had happened. It was a sensation hard to describe with words; if he had to say, it was somewhat similar to when he had exerted the Dominators Suppression to its limit, but it was not even a tenth of what it was now! It was not just absolute control, but it involved more abstract concepts. Shen Haos thoughts moved. A potted plant, planted by who knows whom, appeared before him. Space, he muttered to himself. Then, the plant in the pot quickly withered away. This was death. Then, in an instant, the dead plant burst forth with life again! This was life! Then, the next moment, the whole pot twisted and rapidly transformed into a small piece of gold! This was Alchemy Transformation! And magic, cultivation, martial artist As long as it was an Extraordinary Power now mastered by Shen Hao, he could govern the most fundamental, the most essential Law within the domain! It was indeed hard to describe this power. It was completely different from simply using Extraordinary Power; it was not about following rules to use power, but directly controlling the rules! More importantlylike the Dominators Suppression, this power could also be extended through the Emperor profession. Shen Hao closed his eyes slightly, following the imprints he was concerned with, and found Qiuyue, who was chasing the Undead on the Sky Spirit Planet. The invisible force of the domain spread around Qiuyue and enveloped her. The next moment, Qiuyues form appeared directly in front of Shen Hao! This abrupt change took Qiuyue by surprise as well. But she soon saw Shen Hao, seated upon the Emperors Throne. After a long while, she timidly spoke out, Brother? Yes, nothings wrong, just testing a new ability, Shen Hao said with a smile. A new ability? Qiuyue was startled. Didnt you notice? This is the headquarters of the association, Shen Hao spread his hands. It seems so Qiuyue blinked and was also somewhat surprised. Just a second ago, she was on Sky Spirit Planet, and the next, she had returned to the Mother Planet! Although after obtaining new equipment, her brother had gained this ability, the majestic teleportation of the past and this silent one now were clearly different! The consumption is still quite large, Shen Hao also felt more carefully. This new ability was indeed very powerful, as it allowed him to touch the more fundamental layers of Extraordinary Power, and compared to an increase in strength, the functional improvement was even more evident. It could have multiple applications. For instance, Shen Hao raised his finger and lightly tapped Qiuyue. The next moment, Qiuyue was amazed to find that she could control the surrounding Magic Power more swiftly and simply, not only making the usage more efficient and stronger but even significantly boosting her cultivation speed. And in fact, it had increased more than threefold from her previous speed! I added a cultivation BUFF to you, Shen Hao smiled, it will always be effective. What he did was quite simple; he just controlled the rules of Magic cultivation and accelerated them on Qiuyues behalf. Major changes are hard to mention, but just the matter of speed was easy. Even maintaining this BUFF permanently was quite simple, by fixing a separate Domain power permanently on Qiuyues body. Compared to previously bestowing others with Divine Arts, this ability was more like Divine Favored. Just like in the legends, where the War Gods favored could prevail on the battlefield, and the Beauty Gods favored possessed stunning beauty, Shen Hao, having owned the Dominator Domain and stepped into the Extraordinary Third Stage, seemed to have truly become a genuine Divine. At the very least, the authority of the Extraordinary was firmly in his hands. After chatting briefly with Qiuyue about the situation on Sky Spirit Planet and about their parents, Shen Hao sent her back again. Her sudden disappearance had still caused some disturbances there at Sky Spirit Planet. Afterwards, Shen Hao methodically selected some outstanding Chosen Ones, still using the extension of Domain power, and brought them to his presence. He then added the Law BUFF to all of them. This appeared to be one of the best uses of this power at the moment. However, the number could not be too great. Just like Dominator pressure, the use and maintenance of the Dominator Domain consumed a certain amount. Currently, there were only about three hundred Chosen Ones. But the news had already started spreading within Human Civilization on a small scale. It feels like were growing more towards the Heavenly Dao direction, said a relatively young Chosen One, who couldnt help but remark, This is just like Body of Dao, becoming closer to the Dao, and doubling the potential for cultivation. This statement surprisingly received approval from many selected Chosen Ones. Because they indeed felt that way. This acceleration in cultivation, unlike using resources or external items, was entirely different. It was more like an enhancement of innate talent! It seemed much more in line with the essence of cultivation. However, these people didnt know that this statement, which sounded more like a joke, had actually hit the mark. Within the range of the Domain, Shen Hao did indeed possess characteristics of the Heavenly Dao! If one day, the Domain could envelop the entire planet Shen Hao himself couldnt help but look forward to it. However, constantly extending the Domain consumed quite a bit, and Shen Hao did not try it for long, soon plunging into other matters. At this time, Human Civilization was experiencing its fastest period of development since the advent of the Civilization Trial! With spaceships continuously arriving at the Human Mother Planet, the addition of new forces and resources was invigorating the entire civilization with remarkable vitality! This change was not only felt by Shen Hao, who sat high upon the Emperors Throne but was also profoundly perceived by the ordinary people. At a construction site of an Underground City, many workers were curiously watching the burly figures of the Senya people. This was a construction crew consisting of thousands of Senya people. The leader was none other than Wakah, who had once been severely injured and fell into a coma due to the impact of Shen Haos power. To be honest, when Wakah woke up and learned of everything that had happened, he was completely baffled. A Divine from Human Civilization appeared and saved them? The Desert Tower Civilization had surrendered? The entire Senya Species had joined Human Civilization? The Life Mother Tree also moved over? And the Life Mother Tree was happy? If it were not for the assurance that he was still on this strange planet, and could still feel the power of the Life Mother Tree, he would definitely think that he was dreaming! However, everything was real. Seeing his surviving clansmen and feeling the joy of the Life Mother Tree, Wakah accepted it all, the only regret being the Mother Planet of the Senya Civilization. Until he sensed the immense life force contained within the land of this planet! This incredible life force came from another grand entity known as the World Tree! Chapter 185 - 185: The Rapid Development of Civilization Chapter 185: Chapter 185: The Rapid Development of Civilization Even now, Wakah felt somewhat dazed when he sensed the life force surging within the earth. His Talent Quality was not high, initially only White; it was after the first Civilization Trial that he was promoted to Blue. However, his type of Talent and Profession were highly aligned with the pursuits of the Senya people. Life Priest. This profession made him extremely sensitive to life force. Thus, he could clearly perceive the astonishing life force that the World Tree brought to this planet! It was not just the quantity, but also the quality. ... Their Life Mother Tree could also bring prosperity to nature and life force. But compared to this World Tree, the difference was like that between a child and a High Priest, without any basis for comparison. This is the power of the Golden Legend. Wakah recalled the information he had received, and even in his immense excitement, he couldnt help but exclaim once more. At first, he had thought that the powerful God had taken an interest in their Life Mother Tree, which was why they were asked to have the entire Senya Civilization join. But now, he no longer thought so; just the World Tree alone was more powerful than their Life Mother Tree! Besides, the atmosphere of this planet also contained a unique and astounding force. It allowed any species, any living creature to survive here! Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And those towering structures that reached into the clouds were said to be Treasures known as Sky Barriers, also of the Golden Legend level! If the Senya people possessed such Treasures, they wouldnt have been easily obliterated by the bombardment from the Desert Tower Civilization. The depth of Human Civilization was too great! The more he understood, the more astonished he became. Looking at the land in front of him being ravaged by cold waves and blizzards, feeling the life force buried beneath the earth, his mindset had quietly changed during this time. He was gradually nurturing more hope for the future of this planet and the Senya people. They had lost their homeland, but in exchange, they had gained a greater chance to survive the trial of civilization! Lets begin, Wakah said to Ni Hong beside him. Okay, Ni Hong nodded, filled with expectation as well. His current position was nothing ordinary; he was the chief person in charge of the entire civilizations Underground City Construction project, extremely busy. He still came here in person to preside over the construction of this Underground City despite such circumstances because this was the first time the Senya people were participating. He even took several steps back at this moment, handing the stage over to the Senya people. Thousands of Senya people quickly dispersed to various locations, taking out a seed with great care and placing it into the soil. Then, with a resonance with nature, all the Senya people began to chant simultaneously. Life Force was gathering, and the enormous life force from within the land was being mobilized as well. These meticulously cultivated seeds were taking root and sprouting at a remarkable rate. Not much was on the surface, just short and stout branches that were rapidly frozen under the extreme cold waves. However, the roots underground were thriving; under the guidance of the nature priests, they were rapidly spreading deeper, becoming more and more abundant and robust. Massive amounts of soil were compressed, even rolling up, surging from the depths. In Ni Hongs eyes, which reflected the underground detection data sent in real-time by precise detection devices, an uncontrollable excitement shined. Because it was too fast! The growth rate of these plants was too quick, their efficiency too high! The footage clearly showed the permafrost, which was extremely difficult for humans to dig through, shattering and excavating at a swift pace under the power of plant roots. In many places, the empty cavities unearthed didnt even require reinforcement with high-strength materials; these robust roots were the best reinforcement, even forcefully creating one underground wooden cabin after another! Maintaining this efficiency, and with our cooperation and improvements, well need only about fifteen to sixteen days to build an Underground City that can accommodate a million people to work and live in! Ni Hong quickly got the data. It might seem like more time was needed, but the cost had been significantly reduced! Every Underground City built before had consumed the labor and resources of millions of people! Otherwise, there wouldnt have been just six hundred projects started simultaneously. No matter how many were started, the support couldnt keep up. But now, this consumption had been reduced by more than tenfold! It was possible to start work on six thousand all at once! This meant that in just over ten days, all of Human Civilization would enter the Underground Cities! The Eternal Night Ice River would even require more than a month to reach full effect! If someone had told us a month and a half ago that we would have the opportunity to build thousands of Underground Cities within fifteen days, we would never have believed it, Ni Hong couldnt help but say, but now, it has become a reality. We are also immensely astonished by this speed, Wakah heard these words and turned his head to speak, The World Tree possesses indescribable power, having increased the growth rate of seeds by at least five times compared to our homeland! It was evident that the amazement expressed by Wakah wasnt mere flattery; every Senya person present was profoundly shocked. Though they were able to sense the high Quality of the Life Force, such an effect was far beyond their expectations! However, what they didnt know was that Shen Hao, to accelerate the World Trees cultivation, had forcibly infused it with trillions worth of the Life Spring! Yes, trillions! By now, the size of the World Tree could rival that of the Mage Tower, and the area of the Chosen One Associations headquarters island, originally not large, had more than doubled in size. The expanded part was woven from the roots of the World Tree. In comparison, the Life Mother Tree next to it looked like a little sister. Pathetically small, it stood beside, appearing rather delicate. Nevertheless, the Life Mother Tree, too, had benefited immensely from the colossal consumption of the Life Spring, with major healing of its damage, and its roots growing rapidly each day. Before long, it would spread across the entire planet as well. Shen Hao could also feel that its Consciousness was growing quickly, becoming more fluent in conversation and increasingly cognizant. While to the Senya people, the Life Mother Tree seemed like a country girl frolicking in the fields compared to the World Trees princess in a palace, from Shen Haos perspective, the Life Mother Tree held immense potential. Despite its current weakness, the innate status of a God was its most valuable foundation, wholly deserving of nurturing. It could even be considered the greatest treasure from the Senya Civilization! At that moment, the good news about the Underground City construction also reached Shen Hao swiftly. This allowed Shen Hao to breathe a sigh of relief. The reason he had expended vast amounts of points to cultivate the Life Mother Tree was exactly to accelerate the construction of the Underground City. After all, following migration, the population on the Human Mother Planet would surge by several hundred million. Moreover, from the standpoint of both alliance and the crisis of the Undead, the eighty-plus million Sky Spirit People of Sky Spirit Planet could not be ignored?the Magic Barrier might not truly withstand the Eternal Night Ice River. Already, a small number of Heat Black Holes had breached the Magic Barrier and appeared within the city, and despite the Sky Spirit People relying on support from Human Civilizations transport spaceships for emergency population transport, such incidents could very well increase unpredictably. To meet the Trials requirements, one must possess the ability for long-term survival and further development within the Trial. Shen Hao pondered, If the completion of the Underground Citys construction still doesnt qualify as passing, then we must be vigilant. This meant that a crisis capable of threatening them must still exist. Shen Hao ordered to further accelerate the construction of the Underground City. One must not slow down construction efficiency due to seemingly lenient time conditions. Besides, all other domains should quickly assimilate new forces. The various equipment transported from the Desert Tower Civilization had also been progressively transported into the completed Underground City. Including over three million technicians. Most of these technicians were partially modified; control over their privileges was fully transferred, and they were further mastered through Shen Haos Dominator pressure. Currently scattered across various industrial production zones, they were managed directly by specialized personnel. Related reports were also quickly compiled and delivered to Shen Hao. Overall, there were no issues with this batch of people thus far, and Human Civilizations own scientists were eagerly learning various technologies from the Desert Tower Civilization, while various industrial equipment was rapidly integrated into the production in different fields. Just on the first day, a production line of modified transport machines had already been put into production. The produced transport machines reached the Quality of Blue Level 14. While not high, the cost had been reduced to one-tenth compared to purchasing finished products with points. Furthermore, with the improvement of technology and craft, costs could be further lowered. Higher-level industrial production, such as Cosmic Transporters and Space Battleships, was also being rapidly digested. Once this round of spoils of war was completely assimilated, Human Civilizations technological level would comprehensively rise to Level 14, even possessing the capability to mass-produce Warships! A few days later, the Mongolian people also began to arrive gradually. Shen Hao had ordered them to bring back at least three hundred million people, and in the end, that was precisely the number they brought back. They barely managed to fulfill Shen Haos initial command. A Species that followed both Martial Arts and technology should exude robust vigor and high fighting spirit. Yet, when they arrived at the Human Mother Planet, they were filled with a sense of defeat, even bearing obvious signs of nervousness and unease. Even the leading Mongolians, when facing the Human in charge, kept their heads down, appearing restrained. Clearly, the Trial had dealt a heavy blow to the entire Species. Nonetheless, arrangements had already been made for them by the Global United Front. Chapter 186 - 186: Better Here Than Before! Chapter 186: Chapter 186: Better Here Than Before! The Chosen One responsible for managing the handover was named Dan Jie. At thirty-six, he became a Chosen One as a top soldier, with a Blue Talent. He was also one of the Chosen Ones that Shen Hao focused on cultivating. He bore Shen Haos Domain, and even had Shen Haos engraved Imprint on the back of his hand. At this moment, he sat in the conference room with his spine straight. His strength was not only greater than that of the Mongolians highest authority figures, but the engraving on the back of his hand also exerted tremendous pressure on these Mongolian powerhouses. When they were gathering survivors on their Mother Planet, they had seen individuals bearing this mark take action several times. Strong in their own right, but more importantly, they could Summon God at any time! ... The first time they borrowed the Presidents power, it shocked all the Mongolians deeply. For the Mongolians, possessing this Imprint was almost equivalent to being a Divine Envoy! No one knew if the strongest Chosen One, who was in many ways equal to a God, was using the eyes of this Divine Envoy to watch them at this very moment. Your species walks the path of Martial Arts and technology, Dan Jies tone was not particularly polite, Theres no need to discuss technology; your technological level is not high, and there isnt much you can do. As for Martial Arts, although its quite powerful in the domain of combat, its a Transcendent Path with relatively limited application scenarios. The strongest among these Mongolians listened and their expressions turned somewhat dismal. Their civilization had fallen to such a state, partly due to the path they had chosen. Indeed, their technology was weak, and Martial Arts were confined to the realm of combat. Despite being strong enough to use their vital energy to overcome the Undead, they had no solutions for the cold wave or hunger. So, our arrangement for you focuses on two main points, continued Dan Jie, Firstly, the military domain; we will provide specific weapons and equipment and incorporate you into a single army, to wage war against the undead in other worlds. Secondly, industrial production; you have some understanding of science and industry and have implemented basic education, so you can be integrated into industrial production. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Among the three species that joined this time, the Mongolians were considered to have the least impact. They were merely a supplement. They were aware of this themselves. However, upon hearing they could be incorporated into the army, these Mongolians eyes lit up. The Mongolians were passionate about Martial Arts. Even before participating in the Civilization Trial, the whole civilization had a long history of revering Martial Artists, where the most potent warriors often received everyones adoration. This Martial Arts-focused atmosphere also led to continuous conflicts within their community. But, not many Mongolians feared the battlefield. Especially those who were still alive were all warriors. We are very grateful for the Presidents trust, said a Mongolian powerhouse named Fan Du, seemingly still nervous, However, forming an independent army seems a bit perhaps its better to break us up and incorporate us into existing legions. Fan Du was also one of the strongest among the Mongolians, but he understood clearly that Mongolians were foreigners to Human Civilization. Their status was at best slightly better than that of captives. Allowing foreigners to form their own army, even assigning them weapons and putting powerful military power in their hands, seemed very risky no matter how one looked at it. Yet, Dan Jie looked at him somewhat strangely. If youre worried that having control of military forces will inspire unnecessary ambition among your kin, youre entirely overthinking it, Dan Jie said bluntly, without beating around the bush, If we dare to accept you, we naturally are confident to handle all possible situations. Not to mention others, just the presence of the President alone is enough to dissuade most ambitions. The Mongolians thought of that figure and respect involuntarily surfaced in their expressions. Fan Du also realized his concerns were indeed laughable. That was someone who made the entire powerful Desert Tower Civilization surrender with just one warship! Such strength, such a level. Even if they formed their own army, what then? Please be assured, Fan Dus expression became even more solemn as he spoke in a deep voice, If any Mongolian indeed is brazen and reckless, I will personally crush his skull. Dan Jie was unconcerned. Different cultures required different attitudes and arrangements. The Senya people, lovers of nature, were assigned farming-related tasks and made to live in forests, in the company of nature. Moreover, the President had gained control over the faith of the Senya people, which undeniably led to higher trust in them. The Wing Sky people were innocent and uncomplicated, and alchemy tools were equally important. Hence, a female Chosen One with a relatively gentle personality was sent to oversee them. As for the Mongolians. His assignment here already indicated certain things. The Mongolians revered Martial Arts, and even now, with their significant decline, a serious approach was necessary, as geniality did not imply friendliness to them but cowardice. The three hundred million Mongolians also began to be rapidly allocated. As predicted, most Mongolians had no aversion to joining the army. Some were even eager for battle, wanting to return and fight a decisive battle against the Undead who had destroyed their homes, their civilization, and killed their kin and loved ones. And upon receiving the equipment provided by Human Civilization, their eagerness for battle was beyond description. So powerful! This equipment was incredibly strong! Although not the top-tier Level 23 Equipment, it was still discarded and replaced gear, reaching levels of Level 18 and Level 19. Compared to what they previously used, there was simply no comparison! As the commander of the army, Fan Du looked at the Level 23 Enchanted Greatsword in his hands, his arms even trembling slightly. ` So strong! It was just a white level equipment, yet it was far more powerful than his previous ones. Even if he overestimated the President, he never expected it to be Level 23! If he had this kind of equipment before, he even had the confidence to beat any undead! This is just white, what if its blue, or even purple? Fan Du looked at the various powerful items in the Chosen One Associations shop on his personal terminal, especially when it came to the only set of purple Level 20 armor, his eyes filled with a deep longing. The Mongolians ratio for gaining contribution points was discounted, earning only half the merits of human Chosen Ones. But the exchange product library didnt restrict them. Even the Golden Legendary Ability could be exchanged! My compatriots! Fan Du looked at the Chosen Ones before him and took a deep breath, Youve all seen the Chosen One Associations exchange list. Although weve come to a new place, a new civilization, this place is more suitable for us than our Mother Planet. We dont need to consider how to develop or how to save our civilization anymore, we just need to return to what we love, what we are good atcombat! Then we will become stronger! All the Mongolians were visibly excited, their fighting spirit running high. Exchange military exploits for wealth, status, and power. Nothing was more suitable for them. They were even eager to return to the battlefield! At that moment, Shen Hao also shifted his gaze away from them. Fan Du was right in his thinking; he was indeed paying attention. However, not specifically, just observing the adaptability of the new species. After all, the closer they got to human civilization, the more it helped Shen Hao. Luckily, there were no problems. Only the Wing Sky people left now, Shen Hao looked up to the sky. The Wing Sky people would only need two more days to arrive. He pondered that perhaps he should select some from these alien races that joined during the Civilization Trial period to also become his direct subordinates. Yes, direct subordinates. This was a special term; in the eyes of many, terms like Favoured or Divine Envoy would be more appropriate. Originally, they were just a group of powerful Chosen Ones given special attention by Shen Hao for training, such as access to various resources, ability balls, equipment. Among them, Yang Jun, Liu Ruoxi, and others were notably the leaders. They were inherently leaps and bounds stronger than other Chosen Ones. They almost represented the peak of human civilizations strength among Chosen Ones. But after Shen Hao stepped into the third stage and mastered the Dominator Domain, this group became even more exaggerated, with their cultivation efficiency greatly improved. This made countless Chosen Ones thirst for the spot of direct subordinates. And they saw it as a status and honor. If he introduced strong individuals from the alien races, it would undoubtedly accelerate the integration of the alien races, at least on the level of the [Emperor] profession. Even with both [Sovereign] and [Emperor], Shen Hao was still exploring ways to control the alien races and maintain order. Ill wait for the Wing Sky people to arrive before deciding, Shen Hao finally thought, Ill also have the Analysis Department come up with a plan. He didnt overly trust his own wisdom; it was important to make good use of the power and wisdom of civilization itself. He didnt have to wait too long. As the last member of this wave of immigration, the Wing Sky people finally reached the Human Mother Planet two days later. These little beings, averaging less than half a meter in height, were filled with immense anticipation, and even before they arrived, their sense of belonging to human civilization was almost on par with the Siti and Senya people. This was, of course, thanks to the cultural characteristics of the civilization itself, as well as the long-term broadcasts by the Sage Geta. So much so that some Wing Sky people couldnt control their emotions after disembarking from the spaceship. Its the earth! I just saw it, a super huge earth! An earth without undead! Can we really live on the earth forever? Soil, so much soil! The Sage didnt lie to us, we really came to a land of dreams! No Wing Sky person does not cherish the land; for them, each Sky Island is a place countless Wing Sky people dream of, a sacred place where life can be nurtured. This feeling can only be understood by those who have lived on small Floating Ships for a long time. For them, this moment was indeed a fairy tale come true. Its better here than in the past! Chapter 187 - 187: The Function of Alchemy Chapter 187: Chapter 187: The Function of Alchemy The person in charge of receiving the Wing Sky people, named Huang Huixiang, was already forty-three years old. Observing these Wing Sky people who were exceptionally excited even in cold environments, to the extent of throwing themselves onto the frozen ground, she too suffered a slight headache. Before she was assigned this task, she had comprehensively studied the culture of the Wing Sky people. This species rarely lived together in large numbers, since Sky Islands alone could not accommodate so many Wing Sky people; most of them lived on Floating Ships in family units, cultivating food using alchemy technology. This unique way of living also meant that the entire society of Wing Sky people lacked the concept of order. Rather naive and simple. ... After all, the vast majority were long-term homebodies. Even the nominal leadersthe Sagesactually didnt possess much authority because they didnt control any armies, gaining the trust and affection of most Wing Sky people only through broadcasts. Indeed, most of the Wing Sky people didnt even know how many of their kind existed, nor were they aware that in this catastrophe, they had lost an astonishing number of over six billion compatriots. But now, with a hundred and fifty million Wing Sky people gathered together, the situation was different; it was essential for them to understand the order required for social collective life. Sage Geta, Huang Huixiang directly targeted the equally excited Geta, you have arrived in a new place, and many things are different from the past. I hope you can restrain all the Wing Sky people. Yes, no, I mean, yes. Geta, snapping back to reality, looked up at Huang Huixiang nervously, nodding repeatedly. Looking at that extremely aged yet delicate face, Huang Huixiang felt like she was some sort of villain. Nevertheless, she indeed possessed ample patience. First, you need to gather some people who will follow your orders and make them your assistants, said Huang Huixiang earnestly. I will also bring some assistants to participate in management. Any disobedient Wing Sky people will be punished. You must make all Wing Sky people understand the laws and regulations in the shortest time possible. Yes! Geta nodded incessantly, visibly more nervous. He clearly differed from ordinary Wing Sky people, understanding many things, and was currently worried about whether the Wing Sky people could survive in this civilization. On one hand, he worried that his people would be mistreated; on the other, he was concerned about their usefulness. Moreover, lets talk about arrangements for you. Huang Huixiang finally mentioned the matter that Geta most cared about. And it wasnt just Geta. Some Wing Sky people who had been around Geta for a long time were now all ears, watching this human powerhouse who seemed like a giant to them, their faces full of tension. Some of them had even seen Shen Hao once before, whose power had annihilated countless Undead in an instant, which had profoundly shocked them. Even leaving an imprint that could never be erased. As a result, when they looked at Huang Huixiang, they were instinctively nervous. Your species is not suited for large-scale construction work, so we will arrange for Underground Cities that can accommodate all of you, Huang Huixiang explained, You can live in the warm Underground Cities right now. In the past, the emigrants were generally required to build their own Underground Cities. After all, the number of Underground Cities was very limited, and the manpower was scarce. But now it was obviously different. The arrival of the Senya people greatly reduced the difficulty and cost of building Underground Cities, which immediately increased the availability of these places. And for a species like the Wing Sky people, having them build their own Underground Cities clearly wasnt feasible. However, hearing this, it seemed almost unbelievable to Geta and the others. Warm places, can we really live in warm places? In their understanding, cold waves had already swept over everything; the warmest places were near the power furnaces of the Floating Ships. In some of the larger Floating Ships, the area near the power furnace was the most precious, where only the most powerful, most incredible Alchemists could live! And here it was just as cold, yet each of them could live in a warm place? The land of dreams, this really is the land of dreams, some Wing Sky people said with wide eyes, tears nearly falling. Since youve come, naturally we wont let you die easily. Huang Huixiang could understand the emotions of these Wing Sky people, even though the environment in which they had lived before the start of the Civilization Trial was also very harsh. But now was different. Even if they only enjoyed rights lower than humans, compared to their past, it was still an unimaginable life. In the context of the Civilization Trial, it was even more so. However, Huang Huixiang spoke again, there are also requirements. You need to complete certain tasks within the Underground City to earn your food and the right to live there. The work is related to Alchemy, similar to what you did in the past, only more concentrated and efficient. No problem! Geta eagerly responded, We have brought the best Alchemists, whether its building Floating Ships or anything else, we can handle it. Sixty billion had dwindled to a mere one hundred and fifty million. Those still alive indeed represented the most outstanding group of Alchemists. At the very least, they had the ability to manually operate high-energy power furnaces. Otherwise, they would have been frozen to death or overtaken by the Undead and killed.: Actually, Shen Hao valued the Wing Sky people even more highly than the Senya people. Although the Senya people could also play a similarly immense role, the path of alchemy and the technological path of human civilization were more compatible. Lets start the relocation now, the entrance to the Underground City is right ahead, and I have brought some experts. We will need to thoroughly discuss your work, Huang Huixiang didnt waste any time, she hosted other matters while leading several researchers into a discussion, First of all, element conversion and material shaping are the basic skills that every alchemist must master, am I right? Yes, Geta nodded repeatedly, Some elements are difficult to convert, but all surviving adult Wing Sky people can do material shaping! How precise? an expert interjected at this point, If its handmade, up to what level of precision can you guarantee? I can control it to the extent of 4.2 microns now! Geta hastily replied. Under the function of translating magic equipment, even the units had been automatically converted. You can reach a precision of four microns? the inquiring expert seemed somewhat astounded. A micron is one-millionth of a meter! Such a dimension, even for a Second Stage Transcendent, is quite hard to perceive. Let alone manually crafting it. It was unclear whether this was a characteristic of the alchemists themselves or due to the powerful Talent of the Wing Sky people. In that case, it is possible to produce some precision components. Indeed, some materials are difficult to process. So, can every Wing Sky alchemist be considered a mechanical lathe? The only issue might be some instability in precision. No wonder they can manually produce such complex alchemy equipment. What about element conversion, to what extent can you achieve? Can Transcendent materials undergo precision processing? These are special materials containing Magic Power or Spiritual Power. If a fixed Alchemy Array is used, is it possible to mass-produce some products? Can it be used for construction? As the inquiries continued and their understanding deepened, these researchers were clearly attracted by this unique and magical Extraordinary Path. Their hearts were also in awe, and even filled with excitement. Alchemy could indeed help the entire civilization significantly. It was an Extraordinary Path endowed with strong creative power, primarily focused on three core aspectsunderstanding, decomposition, and reconstruction. Theoretically, if this path continued to develop, a powerful alchemist could change anything. Even the current level of the Wing Sky people allowed every alchemist to become a precise and efficient production lathe, capable of accomplishing many tasks that other paths could not easily achieve. Such as element conversion. This power, from a scientific standpoint, was incredibly incredible. It even involved changes to the nucleus. Even now, the Wing Sky people could only convert elements whose mass and energy were relatively close, and could not simply turn stones into gold due to the enormous energy consumption, but they could still play a significant role. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Especially in the case of some rare materials. And the Magic Power Furnace they mastered. Even the Sky Spirit People, more advanced in the realm of magic, could only simply use Magicians or Demon Crystals to supply Magic Power to large Magic Arrays. However, the Wing Sky people were already capable of extracting Magic Power from the air or even from matter. Frankly speaking, alchemy technology was even more helpful than anticipated! This paths compatibility with magic, technology, and even cultivation was very strong. When Shen Hao saw the report, he was also quite pleased, but soon felt a bit of a headache. The Level is a bit too low. Indeed, the current Store Level had already reached Level 23, and even Level 24 was not far off. However, the Store Level of the Wing Sky people was only Level 13. The gap between them was extraordinary. But to give points to the Wing Sky people would undoubtedly be a loss. Not to mention the importance of concentrating points, but with Shen Haos triple cheat in hand, he couldnt possibly do such a thing. There should be a way to forge a new path, Shen Hao looked at the Store, always feeling that there should be an opportunity to forge a new path in the Store. However, even if there is none in the Store, if one truly grasps the basics, they can still develop on their own. It might just be slower. Moreover, as different paths deepen, seeking complementarity or even integration between different civilization paths is an inevitable trend of development. Chapter 188 - 188: Full-speed Development, Points Skyrocket! Chapter 188: Chapter 188: Full-speed Development, Points Skyrocket! The paths of different civilizations actually have many similarities. This was something Shen Hao felt particularly deeply. After all, with the help of the Emperor profession, he could control all the transcendent power possessed by the entire civilization. Not to mention, both cultivation and magic had the ability to create equipment; its just that one was called a magic treasure and the other a magic device. Let some experts do more research in this area, Shen Hao pondered. This matter couldnt be rushed. ... He quickly shifted his attention to another matter. It was time to load hacks again. Now that there wasnt any special crisis, among the remaining three hacks, the Chosen One Detection Hack and Map Cheat werent very useful, so naturally, Shen Hao chose the Drop Hack. Currently, the undeads levels were rising rapidly, and the levels of the ability balls and equipment they dropped were also greatly improved. The Drop Hack could still bring more wealth to the civilization. Especially the ability balls. Even though Shen Hao had the Ability Ball Furnace External, he still couldnt have enough of it. The number of Chosen Ones in the entire civilization had increased by a large margin! The human species own Chosen Ones continued to grow at a pace of two thousand per month, now reaching eighteen thousand, while the Siti people had four thousand, the Senya people ten thousand, the Mongolian people six thousand, and the Wing Sky people four thousand. In total, the entire human civilization now had a striking forty-two thousand people! With proper cultivation, this could be an astounding force. The Chosen Ones, possessing strong talents and capabilities, were far superior to ordinary transcendent beings, and each one could play a significant role in various domains. They were also an extension of Shen Haos power and will, the foundation of the entire civilizations defense against the Civilization Trial! Take advantage of the current period of safety to develop with all our might, Shen Haos gaze swept across the entire civilization. In the following days, as each species gradually found their position within the civilization and integrated, significant changes appeared everywhere in the civilization. This was especially evident on the internet. For instance, the video at the top of the trending list right now showcased the Senya people constructing an Underground City. It was personally released by the head of Underground City construction, Ni Hong. Just watching those plants being rapidly constructed and expanded under the control of the Senya people, and the digging in the video, excited the viewers. Six thousand seven hundred Underground Cities starting construction simultaneously! The Senya people are incredible. We should have had them earlier for easy city construction. The main advantage is the low cost, flexibility, and simplicity. Guys, have you tried the new types of fruit cultivated by the Senya people? Pretty amazing; we just got our shipment today, full of life force. Thats really something. My cultivation speed increased after eating it! Envious; when can it be delivered here? Clearly, the influence brought by the Senya people had allowed all humans to enjoy benefits and the construction of Underground Cities alone had provided immense relief to many. Before the arrival of the Senya people, even though Shen Hao kept exchanging for advancements in technology and the efficiency of city construction had increased, the timeline for building cities was still very tight. Billions of people could only reside temporarily in cities protected by Magic Barrier and Wind-blocking City Wall, enduring the bitter cold while working. Now, people all over the world were beginning to move into the Underground Cities, one after another! Not to mention, a portion of the Senya people had also begun working in the field of Extraordinary Planting. The transcendent plants in various Pocket World Blessed Lands and secret realms were regrowing under their power, and the first batch of fruits had even been distributed to different regions. The people had a high regard for these Senya people, who loved nature, were robust, did not talk much, but worked diligently. The changes werent just brought by the Senya people. The second-ranking video was one where a Wing Sky sage named Geta held up a small belt, intricately patterned and pulsing with magic power, and declared with a clear and excited voice: This is defensive equipment designed and produced by our Wing Sky alchemists! The lowest quality is White Level 6, but it can reach as high as Purple Level 11! They can be mass-produced, protecting you from the threat of the undead! They also have a warming effect. Just a single No.5 Magic Crystal can keep you active for over thirty hours in temperatures as low as negative 120 degrees! Yes, this was unmistakably an advertisement video. An advertisement featuring Geta himself! This product line was actually designed by Geta back on the Wing Sky Human Mother Planet. They had established a complete production chain, with each step having a fixed Alchemy Array. While Sky Spirit Civilization magicians could also make some magic equipment, they couldnt compare in difficulty or efficiency to the Wing Sky people, who were focused on the Alchemy Path. With the setup of industrial production, todays Wing Sky people only needed twenty million individuals to produce these alchemy products, achieving a staggering daily output of six hundred million! On average, each Wing Sky person could produce thirty per day! Below this video, there was also a plethora of astonished reactions. Holy smokes, am I seeing this right? Actual extraordinary equipment that can be bought with money? Shocked, for real? No need for contribution points? Isnt it written clearly? From White Level 6 to White Level 10, none of them require contribution points to buy, and theres plenty of stock! Already placed an order, waiting to get the goods. Custom magic crystals? And they can be recharged? This thing is kind of badass. Looking forward to the Wing Sky people designing and producing more products to drive down the price of extraordinary equipment! sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Exactly, drive it down! Awesome! Alchemy! Can we learn it too?! No wonder people were so excited. Before this, human civilization did not have the capability to mass-produce extraordinary equipment, let alone White Level 6; even the most basic, lower-level talismans could only be produced by a large number of cultivators who charged them with energy and drew them. Some extraordinary weapons, like spiritual power bullets, also werent truly extraordinary equipment. Moreover, they couldnt keep up with the growth rate of the undead. In the end, all regions could still only use points acquired through purchases and loot to meet equipment demands, prioritizing patrol personnel and powerful civilian cultivators. Anyone else desiring equipment would need contribution points. But now, things were different. Though the average extraordinary level of the Wing Sky people wasnt high, they did indeed have the ability to mass-produce extraordinary equipment! Even just the simplest White Level 6 equipment could sell for two to three thousand points in the store. If every person had one, that would be over eight billiona massive number that even exceeded the total points Shen Hao had accumulated so far! It could only be said that the greatest benefit of points and the Point Mall was in the accelerated development of technological fields, rather than in making bulk purchases. Putting points into various technologies, as well as equipment and devices that human civilization temporarily couldnt produce at high levels, was the right way to use them. However, this also required the human civilization to continually elevate its own civilization level. To satisfy the demands of civilization in low-level domains. The addition of the Wing Sky people certainly sped up a great deal in the field of extraordinary industry. The current production efficiency was just the beginning. With further refinement of production processes and related technology fields, and as these Wing Sky people further strengthened their extraordinary levels, one could imagine that the productive power in the future would only continue to increase. Even after confirming the importance of the alchemy path, Shen Hao had ordered the cultivation of some alchemists from their own human civilization. And it wasnt just alchemists; the Senya plant priests, and Mongolian martial arts, were also open to choice. Magic and cultivation werent suitable for everyone, even if the development of these paths was limited by the Store Level, but if one had a unique talent, it wasnt impossible to reach a higher level. In the future, it wasnt out of the question that they would encounter civilizations far superior on these paths. Extraordinary paths also need diversification, Shen Hao conveyed such an attitude to the Global United Front. In fact, during this period, civilization rapidly developed and grew in various fields, to the point where even ordinary people could clearly feel the progress; Shen Hao was the one who benefited the most. His strength had been increasing visibly slower since he broke through to the Extraordinary Third Stage, that is, Level 21. In this stage, even the most ordinary transcendents possessed the power to easily destroy a city and could be considered human-shaped nuclear weapons. Obviously, even considering the Civilization Trial system, they had passed the newbie phase, so it was perfectly normal for the rate of strength increase to slow down. However, the power of the Emperor profession was evident here. As long as the civilization continued to grow stronger, Shen Haos cultivation speed would become faster and faster. This rapid growth seemed like it could continue even further. However, compared to my own leveling speed, the Points Malls upgrade rate is the real quick one! Shen Hao looked at his Chosen One panel. The Chosen One Malls level had always exceeded Shen Haos. After all, for personal growth, at best he had the convenience of a Mythical Talent and profession, but with a higher foundation, leveling also became more difficult. But the Points Mall Level was truly like having a cheat code! With a tripled rate of acquiring points, much more than what a normal civilization could get. With the construction of the Underground City, in just a few days, the number of points obtained saw a further spike. Although the relationship between the increase in Underground Cities and the points acquired couldnt be simplistically calculated. As the number of Underground Cities increased, the points received were obviously lower than at the beginning. Shen Hao surmised that since the initial Underground Cities would serve as the foundation for the survival of civilization, the points acquired would be higher; as more cities were built, their importance in resisting trials diminished, and so the points received would decrease accordingly. Even so, once these six thousand Underground Cities were completed, he would still be able to obtain at least one quadrillion points! Add to that the fact that civilization had strengthened its support for the Sky Spirit Civilization and was also helping to clear the undead on the Mongolian Planet, there were plenty of points to be gained in this aspect as well. When the second settlement period was about to arrive, Shen Haos Point Mall Level officially reached twenty-fourth level! Chapter 189 - 189: A Greater Crisis? Chapter 189: Chapter 189: A Greater Crisis? Shen Hao discovered that within the same phase, every three levels at the Store Level, there would be a slightly larger improvement. At Store Level twenty-four, even a White Level spaceship has begun to possess a Curvature Engine! This type of engine can truly increase the speed of the spaceship to sub-light speed, at least to the magnitude of one percent. The maximum speed of the Purple Epic tier mother ship he had before was only two percent, but now, the maximum speed of a White Level spaceship at Store Level twenty-four has reached one percent of light speed! Technology becomes obsolete so quickly, Shen Hao couldnt help but feel slightly astonished. Dont look at his seemingly easy rise through the levels, but thats because he is cheating. ... In reality, every level up represents a significant improvement. Especially after stepping into the third stage. Even Purple Epic quality is only equivalent to White Quality after a four or five level gap at best, more balanced, perfect, or unique in certain aspects. The Store at Level twenty-five costs twenty trillion, even after all the Underground Cities are completely built, it wont be enough to raise the level, Shen Hao contemplated, But a Level twenty-four Store will be enough to keep me busy for a long time, even if its just White Quality. Considering everything from end to beginning and adding the foundation provided by Desert Tower Civilization, theres a chance to lift the technological domain to Levels seventeen or eighteen Honestly, Shen Hao wished this safe period could last longer. Compared to suffering heavy losses in the Trial, this period of rapid progress is undoubtedly what everyone desires. However, Shen Hao never let his guard down regarding the Civilization Trial compared to some who have even started to relax. Not to mention, even with the current numbers of Underground Cities, squeezing a bit, they would be sufficient for the survival and development of thirty or forty billion people. Normally, that should have been enough to meet the needs for surviving the Trial. Yet, the Trial continues. This can only mean that theres an even greater crisis lurking, and its a crisis big enough to threaten their existence. The Eternal Night Ice River, or the Undead? The Eternal Night Ice River only signifies a further drop in temperature, even if it drops to absolute zero, leveraging nuclear fusion energy and the Earths insulating layers, Shen Hao believed that Human Civilization still had the opportunity to survive. Not to mention, the temperature in space is also very low, and relying solely on large migrant spaceships, hundreds of millions could survive and thrive. Therefore, the greater probability lies with the Undead. The information in the Basic Information Library is still too scant, Shen Haos gaze seemed to transcend the distant star river, looking into the distance, The number of Undead on the Mongolian Planet isnt considered high, roughly seven or eight hundred million, controllable with a military encirclement, not a big problem. The real difficulty lies with the Wing Sky peoples planet. That planets space was too vast. The Undead World was equally enormous. A mere hundred million Wing Sky people can play hide and seek in front of more than two billion Undead, evading and persisting until the arrival of Human Civilizations rescue. It goes without saying that attempting to exterminate the Undead on that planet would be equally challenging. An Undead King with intelligence isnt incapable of fleeing or using guerrilla tactics. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Could the danger really stem from the Undead on the Wing Sky Human Planet? Shen Hao frowned slightly. If those two billion Undead all reached the Extraordinary Second Stage, maybe they could truly bring an existential threat to Human Civilization. In any case, its still important to pay attention to this. Shen Hao decided to find ways to enhance interstellar defenses, as well as vigilant against Undead on Alien Planets. However, before that, the second round of ranking settlement was about to begin! Without a doubt, in this ranking, Human Civilization was still far ahead, number one on both lists. This time, the points Shen Hao earned for his personal performance were ten times that of the second place! However, under these circumstances, the second place still managed to reach one-tenth of his points, which indeed surprised him. After all, he had cheated, and his actual performance value should only be a third of what it is now; in other words, even after garnering massive points from killing the Otherworld Undead and nearly monopolizing all points within his own civilization, he was still only three times that of the second place. This second-place Chosen One was quite strong. Most likely, they came from that Number 8 Planet that possesses Spiritual Power. And the civilization on this planet was also ranked second on the civilization list. Indeed, the second-ranked on the last listing was Desert Tower Civilization, but now, after being harvested by Shen Hao in a round, Desert Tower Civilization seemed to have fallen into some internal trouble, its performance value dropping to third and much lower than the second. But it appeared to still be healthy. There wasnt need to worry that those two billion people would soon perish and turn into a staggering number of Undead. As for fourth place, its the Sky Spirit Civilization. Fifth place is the civilization on Planet No.9. This civilization seemed to also follow a technological path, with a level probably between the former Human Civilization and the Desert Tower Civilization, around Ninth or Tenth Level. However, they tactfully refused further contact with Human Civilization. Yes, they tactfully refused. Human Civilization reached out, and the response they got was, We truly appreciate Human Civilizations concern, but we are capable of resolving our crises on our own. Since there didnt seem to be anything of significant benefit that warranted attention and they replied as such, Humans saw no need to establish contact by force. If the people were truly conquered by force, they might not be able to integrate quickly. Thats why Shen Hao, although very interested in the civilization on Planet No.8, did not rush to establish a relationship by force. He would wait until this round of settlement was over, then take a look. Shen Hao closed the leaderboard, and unless there was an unexpected turn of events, the current ranking should be the final one. In three more days, the settlement time would arrive. Shen Hao waited quietly with anticipation. Meanwhile, within the Desert Tower Civilization at the same time, the Supreme Sage was also making a series of preparations. He planned to strive for a spot, to compete for second place. With Human Civilization around, the Supreme Sage dared not venture to other civilizations to compete for points, but even so, there was still a way to earn as many points as possible. He had already calculated a rough algorithm for obtaining the Civilization Performance Value. In terms of weight, Prevention is greater than survival ratio, which is greater than killing the undead, which is greater than temporary resistance. That is to say, taking preemptive measures against the trial could earn the highest weighted performance value. Constructing the Underground City was exactly that for Human Civilization. And the survival ratio was also an important standard, which was not just about the number but also included quality. Simply put, surviving with more powerful individuals would earn a larger performance value than surviving with more of the weak and infirm. Killing the undead goes without saying. Temporary resistance refers to measures that can only fend off the current crisis but not prevent subsequent ones. For example, the Magic Barrier of the Sky Spirit Civilization could only block the current cold wave, but could not withstand the Undead, and was even less able to resist the intensifying changes of the cold wave later on; it only delayed death. With such a calculation formula, there was a way to earn performance values. Right from the start of the trial, the Supreme Sage, through microchip monitoring of vital signs, had driven those whose lives were nearing their end or who had entered old age to one place for a mass execution. At the same time, waiting in the Undead World to capture all the newly born undead. And raising them. The death of some people would, of course, lower the performance value, but some low-quality population could be traded for points brought by some powerful Undead, which would actually help the overall Civilization Performance Value in a positive way. The Supreme Sage silently calculated and managed everything. After removing emotions and connecting his brain to the immense computer that controlled the entire civilization, his thought process had become akin to that of a pure AI, even in the face of a crushing defeat before Human Civilization and suffering immense losses, he felt no despair, but only added the two huge variables Extraordinary and Mythical Talent into his calculations. The next time, he would not make the wrong judgment again. Even now, the results of his calculations still told him that shedding the burden of emotion was the best choice for a civilization to keep developing and surviving. Emotions would only lead to meaningless internal friction. And even lead to rebellion. For example, those high-levels within the current civilization. Yes, the Supreme Sage saw it clearlythe different parts of the entire civilization, especially some of the Chosen Ones and high-levels with emotions, were conspiring to launch a rebellion. Entangled in anger and unwillingness, they began to be wary and loathe the power he held. Under the guise of fighting for the future of the civilization, they sought to destroy him. These individuals had even aimed at the final sprint period, planning to release the undead previously kept in captivity, to cause chaos within the civilization, to then defeat him and usurp his power. How foolish. Without him, the civilization would have perished more than a thousand years ago in internal strife. However, even knowing what these people were plotting, he could not act immediately. After incorporating the Extraordinary into the computation of growing strength, the importance of these Chosen Ones kept rising. As long as the benefits they brought outweighed the risks, the Supreme Sage would not eliminate them but would calculate other methods of dealing with them. In the end, he made thorough preparations and quietly awaited the time for the final sprint. He had calculated everything. The previously captive undead would be reaped, the Desert Tower Civilization would overtake second place in the last ten minutes with a subtle advantage to become second. And those intending to rebel would pay for their actions, fall into despair, and then obediently follow orders. After this trial was over, free from the influence of Human Civilization, the future of the Desert Tower Civilization was still bright. The time has come, reap the undead! As the Supreme Sage gave the order, everything began to move according to his countless calculated outcomes. But at this moment, the words of that powerful being unexpectedly surfaced in his mind again. You dont understand the Extraordinary, the Chosen Ones, nor the Civilization Trial. The Extraordinary and the Chosen Ones, he now understood and had factored into the calculations. But what about the Civilization Trial? Chapter 190 - 190: Crisis Erupts! Chapter 190: Chapter 190: Crisis Erupts! The Supreme Sage did not ignore the Civilization Trial. He had included all the most likely crises into his calculations. For example, sudden blizzards or extreme weather conditions. He even conducted detailed monitoring of outer space, on guard against possible Undead from Alien Planets. However, the Supreme Sage had to admit. The Civilization Trial was not something he could control at present, it still contained huge, fundamentally incalculable variables. ... The previous defeat faced by Human Civilization could also be included as one of the variables of the Civilization Trial. Because he had miscalculated the powers of the Mythical Talents and failed to account for the fact that there were Mythical Talents which could increase points. In the end, all he could hope for was that the Civilization Trial would not yield results beyond his calculations. However When the word hope appeared, it meant complete failure for the Supreme Sage. The orders had been given, and squads of neatly arranged warriors, carrying specially-made equipment, set out to harvest those Undead bred in captivity. On the other side, the Rebels led by Yohan were also waiting for this moment. Gentlemen, Yohan said in a Magic communication channel purchased with points, addressing everyone, The reason we come together is that we all understand that civilization has reached its most dangerous moment! The enemy does not come from outside but from that person atop the Supreme Tower! Toward the end, he couldnt even restrain himself from clenching his fists, his tone rising in pitch. And there were many whose emotions were as agitated as his. The Magic communication channel was filled with various voices. Thats right, the failed Supreme Sage is no longer worthy of living in the Supreme Tower, let alone the title Supreme! It was our ancestors who supported him back then, promising to jointly preside over the whole civilization, but he betrayed us! Times have changed, we must not leave the future of civilization in the hands of an emotionless Monster! Nor is he invincible! Exactly! The strongest Chosen One of Human Civilization made it clearhe does not understand the Transcendent! We are the strongest Transcendents in civilization! In the new era, civilization should belong to us! General Yohan, please give the order, you are the strongest and most outstanding Commander of the entire civilization! Yohan was very pleased with such morale. Especially the last statement. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes, he was the Civilizationss most outstanding Commander and the strongest Chosen One, possessing a Purple Epic Talent! The Supreme Sage was so weak on the path of the Transcendent that as long as they seized this opportunity, they would win! Yohan reviewed all the plans once more, ensuring there were no problems. Over a thousand Chosen Ones supported them, of which more than three hundred had Blue Talents or higher! Begin. The moment the command was issued, a violent Electric Current suddenly flared up, sweeping over Yohans entire body in an instant! He couldnt move. Even using all his strength, he couldnt make the slightest movement! Whats happening? Yohan didnt even know where the Attack was coming from; this place should have only him alone! But the current was so precise that Yohan could not control his body, concentrate his will, or even mobilize his Extraordinary Power or Talent. And what made him even more frightened and even despairing was that, almost at the same time, the Magic communication equipment in front of him began transmitting dense screams. Nothing but screams! Accompanied by convulsions, accompanied by Electric Currents! Even Yohan couldnt tell which of them were being Attacked! Until in a much shorter time, the communication channel became silent once more. That was when the current on Yohans body suddenly weakened a bit, just enough for him to struggle. Is anyone there? he shouted, Is there anyone left? No response. The communication channel was as silent as death. More than a thousand powerful Chosen Ones, including more than three hundred Blue Talent holders, and even Yohan himself, a Chosen One with an Epic Talent! Such a formidable force was completely annihilated in an instant as the Rebellion commenced? Yohan could not believe this fact. But reality was already staring him in the face. Yohan, the voice of the Supreme Sage arose at that moment, you truly lack any ability, even with a Purple Epic Talent, you are nothing but a complete waste. Your plans of Rebellion are like a childs joke, with a success rate of less than one in a thousand. Giving you control over civilization would lead to its destruction within a mere ten days with a probability of 93.54% No! No! Yohan shouted in agony, not wanting to listen to even a single word. However, this was a part of the Supreme Sages plan, to take control of him and all the Chosen Ones. To let them fully despair, completely give up the hope of resistance and struggle, and fully become his power. Everything was just as calculated. Every link in the chain had no issues whatsoever. The reaping of the Undead was also underway, with performance values beginning to rapidly increase. It was true that the civilization ranked second had its performance values accelerating as well. However, the Supreme Sage easily calculated the outcome, victory would have an eighty-two percent probability of belonging to him. The incalculable variables are but a few, and calculations allow a civilization to go farther and become stronger in the Trial, concluded the Supreme Sage, unchanged. Until Alarm bells suddenly rang out! This wasnt an alarm that existed in reality, but rather from the external computing program controlled by the Supreme Sage! It signified a major crisis! The eyes of the Supreme Sage, at this very moment, sharply contracted. Since suppressing all emotions with biotechnology, he had not felt any emotional turbulence for centuries, but now, uncontrollable fluctuations surged within him! Even when the strongest Chosen One appeared, and he declared surrender, it had not been like this moment! Because, he saw a crisis completely beyond calculation, one that truly had the potential to eradicate the entire civilization! It was the Undead, on a massive scale, powerful Undead! These Undead were pouring out from the world of the Undead incessantly, in numbers beyond belief, even reaching into the billions! They were ferociously destroying everything in their path, and in just a few breaths of time, a large number of Desert Tower People had died! But how could this be? The entire civilization had never lost so many people from the beginning till now! Moreover, the death of every one of the Desert Tower People was within his control! All the Undead that were born were being controlled from the very moment of their creation. It was impossible for there to be such a number of Undead in the Undead World of their planet! Unless they were born out of thin air, or perhaps from other worlds? Under the terrifying calculation results, the most probable possibility emerged in the mind of the Supreme Sage. The worlds of the Undead are interconnected! Yes, that was the most likely scenario. In this Civilization Trial, all the worlds of the Undead from different planets were actually interconnected. If certain conditions were met, the Undead could directly reach another planets world of the Undead without having to traverse the vast universe! The Desert Tower Civilization truly faced a crisis that was sufficient to lead to its extinction! The Civilization Trial dealt an unprecedented blow to the Supreme Sage! At this very moment, it wasnt just the Desert Tower Civilization that was suffering from the sudden attack of the Undead. Aside from a few civilizations that had already perished, all the other civilizations were experiencing the same! That included Human Civilization! In fact, as soon as the Undead surged, Shen Hao had already reacted, not bothering to continue monitoring the rankings. His voice was the first to reach the ears of the Divine Envoys in all the underground cities around the world. As well as those who had received his god-given abilities. A large number of Undead are approaching, prepare for battle! Accompanying this instruction was Shen Haos power, which he dispersed in an instant! Now, the vast majority of humanity resided in the underground cities, not on the surface. They couldnt rely on the electric power from cloud lightning, and even massive thunderstorms were easily dissipated by the ground in such environments. Therefore, rather than actioning himself, it was faster and more efficient to disperse his power! And Shen Haos early warning was countless times faster than the response speed of the Global United Front. Ever since the Undead appeared just moments ago, over five thousand underground cities had sounded their alarms! All combat personnel received orders immediately, even those reserve soldiers who were usually assigned to factories! Wang Yu was one such reserve soldier. His Cultivation Talent wasnt high, just average, but he was diligent, earning enough contribution points through hard work to exchange for various Cultivation resources. Now, he was a peak Level 4 Cultivator. This level, although slightly weaker, still qualified him as a reserve soldier within the military. He usually worked in the factory but had to undergo regular military training, ready to step onto the battlefield in times of crisis. Wang Yu had thought that with Human Civilization being so powerful, and Undead sightings being extremely rare, at least in this Trial, there wouldnt be a need for him to fight. But the alarm sounded, his exclusive terminal for reserve personnel vibrating continuously, the voice of the AI relayed through his semi-implanted earpiece! Reserve Soldier Wang Yu, immediately cease all work and proceed to your squad leader Du Yongmin to collect your weapons! A massive invasion of Undead is underway, I repeat, a massive invasion of Undead is underway! Please follow wartime commands strictly, Reserve Soldier Wang Yu! For a moment, Wang Yu did not comprehend! It was only when his colleague, also a reserve worker, leapt to his feet. Lets go, Wang Yu! Hurry up! It wasnt just them, the surrounding non-combat personnel also received instructions to urgently take shelter! Wang Yu finally snapped out of his trance. This was real, not an illusion! Damn it! he exclaimed, leaping up, How could there be a massive invasion of the Undead? Never mind that! His teammate had barely spoken when frightened screams erupted ahead. Undead, those were truly Undead! Chapter 191 - 191: The Possibility of Being Dragged Down Chapter 191: Chapter 191: The Possibility of Being Dragged Down In this trial, although there was an undead crisis, very few had actually seen the undead, even fewer had seen them up close. After all, from the beginning, the undead crisis had been severely suppressed, with a significant portion of the fighting coming to an end in the Undead World. For most people, this was the first time they had seen the undead since the crisis began! It was a translucent figure, enshrouded in a layer of mist, indistinct to the eye, but just the cold presence felt by those who had settled in the warm Underground City was indescribable. Some of the closer individuals had even stiffened and fallen to the ground, struggling! If it werent for the alchemy belts they wore, constantly emanating warmth and forming a barrier, these people would have likely died by now. ... This is not an ordinary undead! Wang Yu felt distinctly that his Level 4 strength was utterly useless in front of this undead. But he still knew what he had to do at this time. Everything he was taught in military training was etched firmly in his mind. Get the weapons first! he yelled to his teammates, then dashed toward the emergency weapons box placed in the middle of the room! Inside were all weapons that countered the undead, and since there was a limited quantity, and they held certain risks, they were not distributed to every reserve soldier, but in emergency situations, any reserve soldier was qualified to take up arms. At the same time, taking up a weapon also meant that one could not abandon non-combatants and flee. Otherwise, it would be considered desertion, subject to severe punishment including the death penalty. Between running away and fighting with weapons, Wang Yu chose the latter. It was a Peach Wood Sword, and the moment he took hold of it, spiritual energy uncontrollably surged into it. The sword emitted a pale blue glow, trembling slightly, and a warm force instantly chased away the coldness that had crept up on him due to the proximity of the undead. Move aside! Wang Yu bellowed, channeling his spiritual power, leaping high into the air toward the undead that was attacking everyone recklessly. One strike! Against a White Level 10 equipment, it was a strike that drained all his spiritual energy, but it was enough to slay the undead that seemed to be around Level 7! Goodness! his teammate had just grabbed another weapon and exclaimed in excitement upon seeing Wang Yu, Youve made a significant contribution! Wang Yu gasped for air, feeling the emptiness from the depletion of his spiritual energy but also a sense of joy. In this era, for an ordinary person to stand out, one either had to work twice as hard, possess a special Talent or ability, or earn military merit! Clearly, in this situation, he had saved dozens of people at the very least. This military merit was enough to grant him a decent amount of contribution points to exchange for more powerful abilities. However, this joy was short-lived. Because stronger, colder auras kept approaching, and both Wang Yu and everyone who had just caught their breath had their expressions turn grave. Undead figures emerged one after another! How can there be so many! Wang Yu exclaimed in disbelief. Dont just stand there, the captain and his team are on their way! his teammate shouted! Indeed, several people were rushing toward them, all armed with standard-issue weapons, and they were the Patrol Team members responsible for this area. Wang Yu noticed that the disturbances outdoors were growing louder as well. The undead were not only appearing here. There were undead throughout the entire Underground City! But in the next moment, the Patrol Teams captain raised his long gun, and a surge of golden lightning burst forth, instantly eradicating all the undead that had appeared! Its President Shen Haos power! Wang Yu exclaimed joyfully. All reserve soldiers, converge on me! the captain roared among the crowd, Non-combatants line up and follow us to the shelter, maintain order, how have you been trained all this time? Prior to this, various regions had actively conducted drills and instructions for crisis situations, led by the local patrol personnel. The golden lightning surging around the captain in the crowd was very conspicuous and apparently held a degree of authority. Everyone knew it was President Shen Haos power. This provided a certain sense of security. Wang Yu finally rejoined his team, donning the standard equipmentprotective clothing, Special Attack Spiritual Power Rifle, protective talismans, and so on. The level of this equipment wasnt high, as it was all produced by the civilization itself and couldnt compare to the weapons in the emergency box, but still, the gathering of so many teammates provided Wang Yu with a certain peace of mind. Especially after leaving the factory, with the help of the bright lights installed overhead in the Underground City, he could clearly see that although the undead were appearing everywhere, there were also powerful Patrol Team members continuously leaping between buildings, eliminating one after another. Wang Yu even saw a powerful Siti person he recognized; that was one of the most powerful Chosen Ones of the Siti people. All this caused him to quickly calm down. Although he didnt know where such a huge number of undead came from, the defense forces of the Underground City had already been fully activated, and order had not collapsed. Speed up! The safe zone is just ahead! the captains voice came again. In the Underground City, there were some safe zones reinforced and strengthened by magic arrays, cultivation arrays, or other means. Even if the undead appeared in the midst of the people, all that was needed was to gather everyone and move them to these areas, which would significantly reduce the number of casualties among the non-combatants. At the time of construction, many did not understand, thinking that there werent many undead left, and these targeted buildings might not be useful by the time of the next trial. Now it seemed, the top had clearly shown foresight. No, it should be said that President Shen Hao had foreseen this long ago. At this moment, Wang Yu felt both nervous and reassured. He was nervous because this was undoubtedly a battlefield. If a powerful undead suddenly burst out, he would have to lay down his own life here. But he was reassured because the current level of crisis would surely be resolved sooner or later. Human civilization, even this city, would not fall in the face of this sudden crisis. And that was indeed the case. At this very moment, at least hundreds of cities around the globe were under attack, with hundreds of millions of undead suddenly appearing. Initially, this indeed led to many casualties, but thanks to Shen Haos timely warning and the well-prepared Underground Cities, overall, the situation was still not out of control. But if it were ten billion, or even tens of billions, that would be another story. After all, although Shen Hao had anticipated that the remaining crisis would most likely be an undead crisis, he had not expected the undead to come not from outer space, but to appear directly within their Undead World. The Undead World is interconnected, he realized. This too, was beyond Shen Haos expectations. He had already roughly identified where these undead had come from. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wing Sky Planet. Just as the undead of the Sky Spirit People could master a certain degree of magic, so too could the undead of the Wing Sky people grasp a certain degree of alchemy. And at this stage, the only place with enough undead to surge forth in such numbers was the Wing Sky Planet. That planet was too large. Two billion undead mixed within it was like a drop in the ocean; Shen Hao had previously wanted to sweep through and nip the crisis in the bud, but it was simply impossible. The difficulty of hunting down undead there was too great. The final crisis, as expected, came from there. But at this moment, what Shen Hao worried about the most was not the undead that appeared on the Mother Planet, but the situation of other civilizations! Even if hundreds of millions of undead appeared on the Mother Planet, at this stage, the strength of Human Civilization was also unprecedentedly powerful. Even the weakest ordinary person had an average Extraordinary Level of around Level 2, and those slightly stronger had Level 4 or even Level 5. Equipped with an Alchemy Belt now standard for each person, they could withstand one or two attacks even from Level 6 or 7 undead. Moreover, the Patrol Team members scattered in various places averaged Level 6. With the reserve soldiers, the number of combatants that could be mobilized in an emergency totaled to two hundred million! This was not even counting the Alien Races. The newly joined Alien Races were all survivors and formidable figures from their respective civilizations, with no low average Extraordinary Levels. The two hundred million Senya peoples average Extraordinary Level could even be compared to Patrol Team members, after all, they started out on the Extraordinary Path. Adding to that the Chosen Ones also dispersed in various places for defense, a mere few hundred million undead were not enough to stir up trouble. Even if powerful Ghost Kings appeared, Shen Hao could Descent his power and annihilate them instantly. The number of casualties is estimated to be between two and five million, Shen Hao assessed the situation in various places and had a rough understanding in his heart. Most of these casualties were caused by the undead suddenly appearing amidst the crowds, but as armed forces began to operate step by step, non-combatants were gradually evacuated to safe areas, and the number of casualties would decrease significantly. Five million was already a high estimate. So, for the moment, there was no need to worry. Howeverthis might not be the case for other civilizations. Shen Hao currently didnt have the time to inquire with the observers of the other civilizations; he could get a general idea from the soon-to-be-calculated civilizational rankings. Every civilization had originally been sprinting for rank, but at this moment, there was a sudden and dramatic fluctuation. Especially for the civilization ranked fifth. This was Civilization No. 9, the one that rejected further contact with Human Civilization. Their performance value was plummeting sharply at this moment. If they were hit by the same hundreds of millions of undead, with the strength of this civilization, they were in definite danger of extinction! Though Shen Hao did not spare any excess sympathy, that would also lead to a large influx of new undead! And the Desert Tower Civilization, which had been contending for second place, was also experiencing a significant drop in performance value. Even faster than No.8 Civilization, which was suspected to be part of a Cultivation System. That was a civilization with twenty billion people! I see, there indeed might be a chance of being dragged down, Shen Hao had now fully understood where the last crisis of this trial lay. Chapter 192 - 192: The Second Ranking Reward! Chapter 192: Chapter 192: The Second Ranking Reward! Shen Hao had once asked the Analysis Department of the Global United Front to calculate how many undead would be needed to destroy current human civilization. If based on the lowest Level, Level 7, a number exceeding 1.3 billion would put human civilization at risk of extinction. Of course, that was the result from ten days ago. Human civilization had experienced unprecedented rapid development in these short ten days. Not to mention, the completion of five thousand Underground Cities alone brought significant power. Moreover, the addition of several powerful species and the support of the Sky Spirit Civilization as an ally meant that their strength changed every day. However, no matter how much they grew, when the number of undead reached three billion, four billion, or even over ten billion. Human civilization would still face a fatal threat. ... Whats worse, this scenario was possible. There are still five civilizations remaining, and even if human civilization can protect itself, the other four civilizations combined still have hundreds of billions of individuals! Civilization Trial? Calling it the Civilization Doomsday might be more appropriate, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, aware that he had to speed things up. After reaching the third stage, his strength had undergone a qualitative leap. At this moment, he reserved nothing, dispersing all of it, to the extent that even the captains of the street patrol teams could receive a part of his bestowed power. All the Chosen Ones likewise sprang into action upon his command. The specially trained patrol teams, together with the quickly armed Reserve Soldiers, used the Underground Cities as combat units to kill the undead with astonishing efficiency. However, it was not long before Shen Hao notably observed that the number of undead in the various Underground Cities started to diminish. More were using the convenience of the Undead World to wage guerrilla warfare, expanding the human losses as much as possible. This is after communicating with the native undead, Shen Hao furrowed his brow slightly. The fact that the undead did not gather to concentrate their forces on attacking one or several cities had already indicated that these newly arrived otherworldly undead had been communicating with the native undead. They understood that congregating on this planet would lead them only to a dead end. Spreading out and using guerrilla tactics in the Undead World could possibly achieve greater military results. Perhaps, from the beginning, the goal of these hundreds of millions of undead was not to destroy their civilization but to stall them until the other civilizations fall. Once undead reach levels seven and eight, they transition from beings that act purely on instinct to those capable of developing intelligence. The fact that all the undead appearing this time had reached this level made such a strategy unsurprising. But he couldnt just stand by and watch. Prepare to form legions and engage in combat in the Undead World, Shen Hao ordered. Sever the undeads guerrilla routes and establish a long-term defense system in the Undead World. With a command, the previously dispersed legions guarding the underground regrouped. These soldiers typically served as members of patrol teams, ensuring the safety of their settlements. But when the command was issued, they could quickly be assembled into formal legions. In facing the Civilization Trial, the various powers of civilization had to exhibit high adaptability. However, after issuing the orders, Shen Hao no longer paid attention to the specifics of how the war should be fought; the commanders had a greater expertise in that area. Shen Hao turned his attention to the rankings. The outbreak of the crisis did not affect the tallies of the rankings. With the arrival of the time node, the second assessment began. Human Civilization and he personally were undoubtedly still first. The second place, despite a decrease in performance value from the other civilizations, still belonged to the civilization of Planet No.8. It was not just the Civilization Rankings the number two spot on the individual rankings was the same. It was in the script of an alien civilization, but with the effect of a special translation magic equipment, Shen Hao still knew how to pronounce the name. Xi Qing. Probably assuming due to his initial impressions that this was a civilization possessing spiritual power and likely centered around the Cultivation Path, he chose this name, which appeared to lean towards East cultural phonetic representation. But undeniably, the performance value of this civilization and the strength of this second-ranked Chosen One made Shen Hao breathe a sigh of relief at this time. At least the civilization of Planet No.8 seemed unlikely to collapse under the first wave of undead assault. If the other four civilizations, aside from humans, were all weak links, Shen Hao would have found it extremely troublesome. But now, with gains and losses, the situation hadnt reached the most critical point yet. Lets take a look at this rounds ranking rewards, Shen Hao turned to the ranking interface. [Your civilization has achieved the first place in this trials first ranking settlement.] [As the Chosen One who contributed the highest value to your civilization, you will make a reward selection for your civilization.] [Please choose any three from the following three rewards.] [1. Illusion Secret Realm] [2. Magic Energy Mind Model, Demigod Level] [3. Sword Casting Mountain Domain] Like last time, with the plugin at work, it was still choose three out of three. Now Shen Hao knew that, under normal circumstances, only the first-ranked civilization could possess a Golden Legendary reward, while the second-ranked, like the Desert Tower Civilization in the last settlement cycle, could only choose one from among the three Purple Epic rewards. The third is still unclear. But there was no doubt that the gap between first and second was tremendously large. And the gap between the first place and Shen Hao, the one who seemingly cheated to get there, was equally vast! Three Golden Legendary treasures! Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Each one capable of offering tremendous assistance. Without the World Tree, even with the help of the Senya people, Human Civilization would have struggled to construct thousands of Underground Cities in such a short time. If there were no air defense barriers, Shen Hao would have had to focus primarily on defending against outer space like the Desert Tower Civilization and other civilizations, neglecting urban defense. The three rewards this time also filled Shen Hao with great anticipation. Especially in critical moments! [Name: Illusion Secret Realm] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 24 (40)] [This is a powerful secret realm created by a certain Martial Cultivation Civilization. It is both real and illusory. Anyone can practice and battle within it. Even if they die countless times, they will not suffer any damage outside of psychological harm. The number of people it can accommodate increases with level. At the current level, it can hold up to five hundred thousand people at one time.] [Note 1: Can materialize almost all Extraordinary systems and simulate enemy characteristics to the greatest extent.] [Note 2: Psychological harm should not be overlooked.] A Legendary Treasure used for military training? Shen Hao easily understood the essence of this treasure. Indeed, what else could continuous, fearless fighting represent if not training? This thing would be of tremendous help to the current Human Civilization! The present Human soldiers all appear quite strong and are not afraid of war, but this was forcibly cultivated through the horrific intensity of the first Blood Demon War! Under such intensity, a new recruit merely needed to survive on the battlefield for three days to be transformed. Although their psychological resilience might improve, their actual combat ability was still debatable. This sudden crisis made it all too clear. Faced with unexpected situations, many reserve soldiers and even formal patrol members froze on the spot, unsure of what to do. Only the battlefield truly trains soldiers! But with this, even during normal times, it would be possible to forge a powerful legion! Its a pity it came a bit late, Shen Hao felt somewhat regretful. If he had received this item in the previous reward settlement, one month would have been enough to train millions of qualified Extraordinary Soldiers. But now, with the real war already upon us and extremely urgent, this item could at most serve as a rapid training base for new recruits. However, it still does not diminish the weight of a Legendary Treasure. Shen Hao looked at the second item with expectation. [Name: Mind Model, Demigod Level] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 21 (40)] [Originating from a powerful civilizations mad scheme C creating a god. They tried to produce a god that could be absolutely controlled. They failed, and the Mind Model did not possess the power of a god, it only possessed the terrifying computing power of both the Extraordinary and technological realms. But they also succeeded, in a way, since the Mind Model could rival a god!] [Note 1: You can trust It, but do not depend on It.] This thing Shen Hao furrowed his brows and re-read the description, unsure of its utility. But it did sound quite promising. He would look at it again later. Shen Hao directly looked at the last item. [Name: Sword Casting Mountain Domain] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 24 (40)] [A mountain domain infused with countless powerful Sword Intents. As long as various shapes of swords are thrown into it, strong equipment infused with Sword Intent will be produced. The effects of the equipment are randomly determined by the resonating type of Sword Intent. The equipments level is determined by the material and time invested.] [Note 1: The resulting equipment will have a certain tendency towards Extraordinary characteristics, and some Extraordinary professions and systems might be incompatible.] [Note 2: Overloading it with too many items at once will reduce its effectiveness.] This thing Shen Haos eyes lit up, Isnt this just a massive factory for producing Extraordinary treasure swords? Indeed, being able to mass-produce equipment infused with Sword Intent wasnt much different from an equipment production factory! Even though it specified swords, for the current Human Civilization, the help was still tremendous! After all, equipment purely used for slaughter would undoubtedly be powerful against the Undead! Its worth noting that previously, in order to establish the defensive systems for various cities, he had spent a large sum of money buying a batch of White Peach Wood Swords, and without sparing time, he himself processed them with Purple Cloud Divine Thunder, elevating this batch of originally White Level 5 Peach Wood Swords to White Level 10 Equipment with special effects against the Undead! Chapter 193 - 193: Emperors Exclusive Ability! Chapter 193: Chapter 193: Emperors Exclusive Ability! However, this shortcut also consumed a lot of points and his labor, and it was only applicable to the Peach Wood Sword, which had a special attack against the Undead, and it might not be useful in the next trial. Moreover, even with the processing of the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder, the Peach Wood Sword of White Level 5 quality could only reach the top at White Level 10. But the equipment created by this Golden Legendary treasure was clearly more than that. Though he was not clear about the specific efficiency that could be achieved, at this stage, any means that helped increase Extraordinary Equipment could save a large number of points, which was why the Wing Sky people were highly valued. Truly a Legendary Treasure. Shen Hao was quite satisfied with the result. Although there wasnt any treasure that could play a crucial role in the current crisis, each one could enhance the foundation of Human Civilization. ... That was what mattered most. Otherwise, every time a crisis occurred, relying on luck was not feasible; such good fortune was not always available. Shen Hao then looked at his individual rewards. [In your first ranking settlement of this Trial, you are ranked first on the Chosen One leaderboard] [You can choose any three of the following rewards] [1, 100x Golden Legendary Ability Ball Experience Pack] [2, 1x Golden Legendary Profession Exclusive Ability] [3, 1x Golden Legendary Contracted Pet Beast] This is Shen Hao carefully reviewed the personal rewards. Somewhat unexpectedly, except for the ability ball experience pack which was the same as last time, the other two rewards were different. And they were newly appeared abilities that had never been seen before. The Contracted Pet Beast was somewhat unexpected; Shen Hao originally thought pet beasts were included under Contractor. After all, when he drew Erin Ellie last time, some large creatures appeared on the drawing interface. But now there was a Contracted Pet Beast, making it clear that in the rules of the Civilization Trial, Contracted Pet Beasts and Contractors are different concepts! There are differences between the two. Moreover, the Golden Legendary Profession Exclusive Ability Ball also made Shen Hao very anticipative. He had obtained two Profession Exclusive Equipments last time, both of which provided him with tremendous help. Especially [Emperors Scepter]. If it werent for the teleportation ability that came with this equipment, the situation would have been entirely different, and he couldnt have easily gained immense benefits from several alien civilizations. Not to mention having the Desert Tower Civilization surrender outright, even making the Sky Spirit People allies would not have been so easy! Under these circumstances, Shen Hao could not help but look forward to the profession exclusive ability. Whats more important, last time it was two pieces of equipment, but this time, it was just one ability! Given the same top ranking award, although the values were not necessarily the same, they must be close. This alone indicated that the value of this ability was greater than that of the exclusive equipment; otherwise, there wouldnt just be one. Good thing I didnt use that new ability bar obtained last time, Shen Hao felt slightly relieved. Keeping an open slot in the ability bar was the right choice. Initially, there were three ability bars; after the first Civilization Trial settlement, he gained two more, and the last reward added one more. Now he had a total of six, with one appropriately unoccupied. After all, abilities could play a crucial role during a crisis if appropriately mastered! Lets open it. Shen Hao immediately claimed the reward and chose the profession exclusive reward! [Generating] [Generation Complete.] [You have gained Golden Legendary Ability Ball: Emperors Seal] Emperors Seal? Shen Hao looked at this ability, slightly furrowing his brows. He already had one such Seal, a remnant from when he acquired the Purple Epic Ability [Power Projection]. Although this ability was replaced by [Divine Descent], the Seal itself was still in use and seemed to have become one of his exclusive marks. Not to mention those he bestowed Divine Favored to include his direct subordinates, even on [Emperors Throne], [Emperors Scepter], the same mark was present. Now there was another [Emperors Seal], also a Golden Legendary ability. Hope theres something different. Shen Hao immediately checked the details of the Seal. [Name: Emperors Seal] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 1] [A Profession Exclusive Ability for [Emperor] position; once used, your exclusive Seal will be engraved into the fundamental extraordinary rules of your universe, allowing you to freely adjust and control it. Whenever and wherever the Seal appears in the universe, it will be endowed with your power.] [Note: I am the extraordinary!] This thing After understanding the specifics, Shen Hao couldnt help but take a deep breath in his mind. This ability had something special! It was fundamentally different from the previous Seal! Directly integrating into the extraordinary rules! For instance, whether it is Cultivation, Magic, or Alchemy, the concept of formations exists, which is inherently different from a circuit board, representing a unique manifestation of extraordinary power under certain rules. Take a talisman, for example. Allowing spiritual power to flow in a specific way can produce unique effects! It seems simple, but it actually involves the basic rules of the extraordinary. Its like the constants of the universe, continuing to cultivate is nothing more than exploring rules, using them to grow stronger. But now, this ability allowed Shen Hao to imprint his own rules directly onto the universe! This means that within the entire universe, any creature, anywhere, as long as they draw this Imprint, even just in their mind, it can have an effect, mobilize extraordinary power, even borrow his power! Now, I truly have become a part of the Heavenly Dao,'' Shen Hao reflected with slight exultation. If the Heavenly Dao is considered the fundamental extraordinary rule in the universe, then at this moment, Shen Hao indeed has become a part of it! And he keenly realized that the operation of this ability was surely linked to his Dominator Position and Emperor profession. If it were any other Chosen One, even with this ability loaded, it wouldnt function at all. So, what use could it serve at this moment? The use is significant! An Imprint is not just singular; with the increase of ability level, it can transform into multiple imprints, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, I just need to add my Purple Cloud Divine Thunder to this, and this becomes an Emperor Divine Thunder Talisman! Its simple and can be used in any extraordinary system! It might even borrow my power and exert far more power than normal. Shen Hao did not hesitate and immediately loaded this ability. He then easily mastered all the details of this ability. He was, admittedly, somewhat surprised. Because the control he had over this Imprint was even stronger than he initially imagined. He could not only divide an effective range, but he could also issue a usage ban on certain Species. Moreover, he could even add conditions for its use. Unapologetically, just this one ability could play a tremendous role in the current battlefield! For, as long as Shen Hao permits, other civilizations could use it too! If Shen Hao adds certain conditions, such as needing to chant his name to use it, Theres no doubt it could accumulate immense reputation for him across various civilizations! I need to choose a revered title now, Shen Hao pondered. Originally, he did not care much for titles; anyone could call him by name, or as President. But now it was different. Titles were unnecessary within his own civilization since his status was already high, but to deepen his influence over other civilizations, a revered title was essential. However, there was no rush for that now. Shen Hao looked towards the final reward. Contracted Pet Beast! I hope for something formidable, Shen Hao chose to draw immediately. The next moment, countless golden lights swirled on the screen, and what appeared at last was a beast that, from its image, seemed neither formidable nor threatening. It looked somewhat like a cat, somewhat like a fox, with three fluffy tails, colored primarily white with slight golden patterns, exuding a noble and elegant air, especially the golden eyes, which even radiated a touch of majesty. Though its not the formidable type, it indeed suits me well. Shen Hao then reviewed the specific information of this pet beast. [Name: Sky-splitting Venerable Beast] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 1] [Origin: From a powerful extraordinary world, possesses the strongest beast gods bloodline, a supreme totem worshiped by numerous Species, commanding space, fire, and ice abilities, its full form capable of tearing the skies, hence the name, temperamentally lazy, proud, prefers tranquility over activity, but exceptionally gentle to those it cares about, making an excellent pet and battle partner.] [Note: Dont be fooled by its size; its quite fierce when provoked.] Sky-splitting Venerable Beast? The name is indeed domineering, Shen Hao read the description and was increasingly satisfied. Although initially, he indeed wanted a formidable and majestic mount, on further reflection, he already possessed the Emperors Throne capable of floating, the Emperors Scepter that could traverse space, and even the Dominator Domain similarly able to cross space, so there seemed truly no need for another mount. After all, sitting on the Emperors Throne and then on a mount would be somewhat inappropriate. And foregoing the powerful augmentation of the Emperors Throne for a mount seemed unnecessary. Instead, this adorable-looking, seemingly well-mannered pet with outstanding combat ability was far more suitable for the current Shen Hao. One could only say, this round of draws was indeed quite fortunate. Shen Hao directly redeemed it. The next moment, a small, fluffy pet beast appeared in his embrace. It was indeed too small, only the size of a kitten, and looked particularly youthful. But Shen Hao could feel the immense power contained within its tiny body! Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 194 - 194: Powerful Mind Model Chapter 194: Chapter 194: Powerful Mind Model To be honest, it was somewhat astonishing. After all, the level of this Sky Splitting Venerable Beast was only Level 1, but the power contained within it, Shen Hao would believe it if someone said it was Level 21. However, after careful perception, he still noticed a clear difference. This power was not meant to be used directly in battle. Instead, it was embedded deep within the body and soul, continually nourishing. This is like being born with a silver spoon in ones mouth, right in Rome, Shen Hao remarked as his fingers unconsciously scratched his chin, seeming to have woken up the sweetly sleeping little one. ... Squinting its still groggy eyes, it looked at Shen Hao. Then it flipped over in his arms, cuddled up with its little head affectionately, and then exposed its belly, continuing to snooze with a snore. Shen Hao smiled slightly and looked at the feeding guide. Likes Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures with attributes of water, fire, and space, and also likes flesh containing strong Blood Qi. Especially the latter, it can accelerate growth during the juvenile period. Dont be fooled by the drowsy little one, but it indeed is a top-tier Hunter. The introduction had emphasized the identity of a Battle Partner. No matter what, it adds a bit of interest to the Emperors Throne, Shen Hao said as he gently stroked the pet beast in his arms, its fur extremely smooth, each strand imbued with unique power. After pondering for a moment, he smiled and said, Ill call you Little Kong. Its fine to directly address it as the Sky Splitting Venerable Beast. In this universe, theres probably only one. Shen Hao shifted his gaze from Little Kong and focused again on the last piece of reward that was still unknown. He took it out. It was a sky-blue cube, floating mid-air like a Rubiks cube, with sides longer than one meter. Shen Hao could clearly feel the strong Extraordinary Power contained within it. More importantly, its essence was akin to a soul, yet not quite like a soul. The reason it was akin was because it indeed had a Spirit Attribute soul, the reason it wasnt quite like was that unlike the void nature of ordinary souls, its soul was also cubic in shape! Moreover, it was perfectly seamless with the body, completely identical. Following the instructions, Shen Hao extended a finger and lightly tapped it. In an instant, mystical patterns emerged. Contract established. A mechanical voice came from within the cube, using the language of Humans. Highest authority user confirmed. Language confirmed. Welcome to use Mind ModelDemigod Level, Fiora. I am Fiora, respected user, you may change my name. Lets keep it Fiora, Shen Hao said indifferently, not bothering to think of another name, What can you do? I can handle large-scale computations including those in the Extraordinary Domain, extrapolate Magic Techniques, simulate Cultivation, assist in casting Extraordinary Techniques, and possess a certain predictive ability. If provided with a Puppet body or precisely controllable Extraordinary Power, I can also directly participate in combat Through Fioras introduction, Shen Hao also understood the role of this Mind ModelDemigod Level. In summary, its an AI assistant for the Extraordinary Domain. Not only can it do most of the things a tech-field AI can do, but it can also play an important role within the Extraordinary Domain. Shen Hao gave it a simple try. With his own authority and the highest computational assistance, he only needed to input a slight amount of Extraordinary Power to cast powerful Magic Techniques. Of course, for Shen Hao, it didnt really matter much. Because Shen Haos control power was even stronger than it. However, for others, the moment they acquired this Treasure, they could become an Extraordinary Master in various fields of the Extraordinary Path! Still, this was a severe waste of its immense computational power. After all, this thing was created by a God. Connect and take control of this civilizations network channels, Shen Hao issued his first official command. Almost the instant his words fell, the entire internet communication channels were controlled by Fiora. The few blue Level 20 AIs bought as assistants had no reactive capability whatsoever, they couldnt even raise an alarm! This surprised and somewhat relieved Shen Hao. The ability to invade and control information fields, if acquired by the enemies, would inevitably bring considerable trouble to current Human Civilization. Fortunately, there is now a Guardian. Fioras capabilities are not just limited to controlling information or communications, Its support effect in the Extraordinary Domain is even more significant. Access the Xijita Metal Detection Device, optimize the detection program, lock on to the Undead locations, Shen Hao commanded again. The next moment, a projection appeared in front of him, continuously bursting forth with numerous crimson red dots. And they kept disappearing and reappearing. Master, the current Xijita Metal Detection Device can only detect the surface worlds conditions and cannot delve into the Undead World. However, if we carry part of the detection device into the Undead World, I can break the information barrier and establish a monitoring power that covers the entire Undead World. With just a brief command issued by Shen Hao, Fiora had already grasped the current situation, digested all the information, and even offered a suggestion. This was an assistant countless times more useful than Dong Gong! And it was not just that. It had instantly taken control of all detection devices and achieved global surveillance of the Extraordinary. Shen Hao could even clearly see that on the virtual projection in front of him, not only were the Undead displayed, but the locations of each Chosen One were also marked. Although he could perceive these with his Emperor authority, it indeed wasnt as clear as this display. This was not because his power was inferior to Fioras, but rather due to a difference in thinking patterns. Fiora, despite being a Transcendent creature with a powerful spirit, had a thought process akin to AI. With that, all the ranking rewards had been fully received. Dong Gong, Shen Haos voice directly sounded by Dong Gongs ear. Yes, Dong Gongs expression was solemn; he had been waiting all along. It was not just him; at that moment, the meeting room in front of him halted all its proceedings. Everyone knew that the rewards had been settled. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They were anticipating the content of the rewards. Shen Hao did not waste time and directly transmitted the information about the rewards into Dong Gongs mind. Then he instructed, Fiora has already integrated the Undead monitoring system with the combat system, ensuring that the nearest combat personnel are dispatched at the first sign of Undead emergence. However, we cannot always keep the frontline within the city. We need to establish defenses inside the Undead World. Yes, Dong Gong was similarly stunned by Fioras capabilities. One must know, the existing Xijita Metal Detection Devices were the result of long-time research and upgrades by countless scientists. But without improving the hardware, Fiora had effortlessly achieved a tenfold efficiency improvement through software optimization! Moreover, it had already taken control of the entire network communication system without the Global United Front even noticing! Fortunately, this was a power controlled by the President, under their control. However, such a powerful treasure could bring tremendous benefits to civilization. And the only downside he might lose some of his responsibilities. Regardless, as Fiora delved deeper into certain domains, the efficiency of battling the Undead across various regions of Human Civilization noticeably improved. Some combat personnel were surprised to find that the efficiency and accuracy of task delivery on their personal terminals were far higher than before. It even directly planned the shortest, fastest routes. And was extremely flexible. For instance, Wang Yu, who had just become an official member of the Patrol Team and received an order to eradicate the Undead at a location with his teammate, discovered a prompt in the mission content that read, There is a snipers line of sight with a minimum width of twenty-three centimeters at the third alley on your right, reach within three minutes and you can hit the Undead with a long-range rune bullet. Twenty-three centimeters for a snipers line of sight, you can know this? Wang Yu was somewhat amazed, But this tip wont do, I cant hit from seven or eight hundred meters. I can hit it, Wang Yus teammate suddenly said, I had good sniper scores in the army. Wang Yu turned to look at his teammate, then back at the mission, remained silent for a moment before exclaiming, Damn! Did we switch to a super-strong AI? Not only could it find a mere twenty-three centimeters of a snipers line of sight, it even knew their capabilities! Probably, its a good thing, dont waste time, the teammate pulled Wang Yu as they sprinted towards the location designated by their personal terminal. Scenarios like this were unfolding concurrently in various underground cities. In just a short time, not only the combat personnel, but even ordinary people were aware of the emergence of a very powerful AI in civilization. The online discussion about this was extremely heated. I was saved, Fiora directly warned that Undead appeared next door! Same here, even planned the safest escape route. While talking, Fiora felt quite adorable. Fiora has taken over our entire network, it even seems to have the authority to issue commands to combat personnel, even the Chosen Ones, is this really okay? The person above, check the announcement from the Chosen One Association, Fioras body is right in front of the President. Oh, then its fine. Our city has lifted the emergency status, the troops have gone deep into the Undead World to defend! Same here, finally a sigh of relief. The other two rewards are also awesome, when can we buy the treasure sword. I just want to go to the Secret Realm and train properly. Although the appearance of hundreds of millions of Undead had initially caused considerable panic, with the situation quickly stabilizing, the new ranking rewards, especially the existence of Fiora, attracted significant attention, quickly calming public opinion and atmosphere within Human Civilization. A large part of the population remained calm from beginning to end. Chapter 195 - 195: By the Order of Emperor Wu Shang! Chapter 195: Chapter 195: By the Order of Emperor Wu Shang! ` This kind of strength also astonished the newly joined species. In any civilization they had encountered before, such a crisis could not have been suppressed so easily. The ability of human civilization to handle crises was indeed astonishing, and it was becoming stronger at a rate visible to the naked eye. The immense foundation of Fiora, the Illusion Secret Realm, and the Sword Casting Mountain Domain, when compared to the civilizations of the past, was something they wouldnt even dare to dream of! This strengthened the common people among these species confidence in human civilization. ... Joining human civilization was a decision made by the upper-echelon leaders, but witnessing human civilizations strength in the face of crisis provided the greatest reassurance to the ordinary individuals under the Civilization Trial! However, while the situation within the civilization stabilized, for the ultimate crisis, it was just the beginning. Shen Hao narrowed his eyes as his Dominator Domain slightly expanded, his gaze in an instant traversing space and arriving at the Sky Spirit Planet in outer space. He had just discovered that the Sky Spirit Civilization had actually attained the third rank in this evaluation! This was indeed somewhat unexpected. But it wasnt that their performance value hadnt declined, rather, it was because the Desert Tower Civilization, which originally ranked third, had fallen too much. As the civilization closest to human civilization, Shen Hao needed to suppress the undead crisis of the Sky Spirit Civilization in the shortest time possible. At the moment, the chaos on the Sky Spirit Planet clearly had not been quelled. The Sky Spirit Civilization, to date, still had about eight billion people scattered across more than two thousand cities. Although each city had its own Magician Legion, it was clear that the reaction speed and individual strength of these magic troops could not match the defensive capabilities of human civilizations cities. Shen Hao shifted his focus onto the armies dispatched by the humans. Yang Jun, Liu Ruoxi, Song Cheng, including his sister Qiuyue, were each leading groups of human warriors fighting in different locations. The main battlegrounds were concentrated in the Undead World. But at this moment, everyones faces were extremely grave. These undead have been constantly destroying the magic array routes! Yang Jun spoke through the communication channel, In just three hours, defensive magic arrays of over forty cities have been destroyed, and the casualty count has surpassed fifty million people! Indeed, the undead had found an efficient method of slaughter. Being incorporeal, the undead had no fear of the cold temperatures. But it was different for the Sky Spirit People. They were currently all relying on the magic arrays enveloping their entire cities to withstand the increasingly frigid temperatures. However, magic arrays could be destroyed, especially those covering entire cities, which comprised hundreds of tightly interconnected magic facilities. Once enough of them were damaged to a certain extent, the barrier would collapse. Everyone within the city would freeze to death in the incoming rush of cold air, turning into ice sculptures! In the past, these well-guarded places could not be breached by the mere tens of millions of remaining undead, but now, the sudden appearance of a group of powerful undead had inflicted severe damage on various locations. Three hours, fifty million people! This number was still climbing, and even though these undead had only recently arisen, they only needed to withdraw to other planets, and soon they would become a formidable Undead Army! We need support, Cheng Youqing asked, Hows the situation on the Mother Planet? We just received a message from the Mother Planet, the undead have been completely suppressed, the number of casualties has yet to be tallied, but the estimate is around two million, replied Yang Jun, Once the defenses against the Undead World have been reinforced, a force will be organized to aid the Sky Spirit Civilization. Support was inevitable. Everyone understood that this crisis wasnt something one could handle by just looking out for oneself. If other civilizations were left to be destroyed, everyone would eventually be dragged down. How long will it take? Qiuyue also interjected, seemingly anxious, I have too few forces here. When the undead first appeared, they destroyed one-tenth of the barrier nodes in one go, and now the temperature is starting to drop. Im worried that if the undead concentrate even a little, we might not hold out for twenty days. The strength of the Sky Spirit Army is indeed having difficulty dealing with undead of this level and quantity, Liu Ruoxi also spoke up. The reason why the development of the human civilizations Extraordinary troops was so rapid primarily lay in the many Secret Realms obtained in the last Civilization Reward, the massive amount of points accumulated by Shen Hao, and the World Tree that had been cultivated at great cost. All this led to the initial production of Extraordinary Resources. Even ordinary people could gain a certain amount of cultivation resources through ordinary work. The Chosen Ones, soldiers, and Patrol Teams were of even greater importance. Not to mention, there was a group of strong individuals from various species who had already been cruelly selected. This allowed human civilization to come from behind in the strength of its Extraordinary forces, far surpassing the Sky Spirit Civilization, which was already an Extraordinary Civilization. Of course, more importantly, the human civilizations Underground City did not have the weakness of a Magic Defense Array. After a round of discussion, silence fell upon the communication channel. The military forces human civilization had sent over numbered up to five million people, not a small quantity, which included as many as five thousand formidable Chosen Ones. In previous battles, the human legions had swept the undead across various places on the Sky Spirit Planet, reducing the original count of three hundred million undead to below fifty million in just a months time. ` However, at this moment, the number and combat strength seemed desperately insufficient. And at this time, Shen Qian, the Human Civilizations ambassador to the Sky Spirit Civilization, suddenly joined the communication channel and brought a message. Sage Leman wishes to speak with all of you. Allow him to join, Yang Jun, the supreme military commander, said. The next moment, an aged voice appeared on the channel. Esteemed envoys, Lemans tone was not slow but very firm, just ten minutes ago, I conveyed the Sages Councils order to the city lords of all cities, directing them to concentrate all their power to defend the cities at any cost, forbidding any passive behavior, or else they and their families would be stripped of all their honors. I believe my compatriots will struggle with all their might. These words surprised everyone. But it also seemed not so surprising after all. Having stayed on this planet for over a month, they naturally understood the local culture and thoughts and could see the changes. At least, the upper echelons had become aware of their inadequacies. Moreover, we have used up all of Civilizations remaining points, Leman spoke again, to exchange for a massive quantity of defensive equipment and items, which have already been distributed to each of the main cities. We are also willing to offer more wealth and resources in exchange for weapons and military support from our allies, and if the great President is willing to personally aid us, we could even give up half of our Chosen Ones and Magic Masters! To give up half of the Chosen Ones and Magic Masters? Everyone felt somewhat shocked. It must be understood that the Sky Spirit Civilization is not like the Siti or the Senya, civilizations that had already gone extinct within the definition of the Civilization Trial. The Sky Spirit Civilization still existed. Most people were currently unaware of the possibility of team participation in the Trial between civilizations; they believed that after this crisis, the fleeting alliance with the Sky Spirit People would end, and they would each face their trials. In such a situation, giving up half of the Chosen Ones and Magic Masters who had reached the Extraordinary Second Stage was not just cutting flesh; it was virtually bleeding out! Sage Leman, is this a collective decision of the Sages Council? Yang Jun asked. Yes, Lemans tone revealed no hesitation, We are clearly aware that relying solely on the Sky Spirit People, we cannot sustainably progress through the Civilization Trial, but we no longer wish to give up, nor do we want to calmly face extinction. This is our final struggle, and moreover, even if we fail, our culture and history could continue to exist within your civilization. The supreme leaders of these Sky Spirit People had indeed changed. The change had quietly occurred as they witnessed the conditions of other civilizations, the strength of Human Civilization, and the crisis faced by their own. They could have chosen to abandon their civilization, forsaking most of the populace, allowing all Chosen Ones, all elites, to enter Human Civilization. But in the end, they chose this way. This is what they learned in this time. Struggle. Struggle with every means possible to keep their civilization alive. Just as Yang Jun and Shen Qian and others were about to relay Sky Spirit Civilizations request back to the Mother Planet, Shen Haos voice suddenly rang out on the channel. I accept this trade request, Shen Hao said, not uttering many words, just a brief sentence. The next moment, a pattern appeared in the minds of everyone, including Sage Leman. It was the original Imprint, and it was Shen Haos new power! After understanding the function of this pattern, not only did Yang Jun and the others react, but even Leman, after tentatively and somewhat perplexedly using magic to draw the pattern in midair, also showed an extremely shocked expression. Because the moment the magic pattern took shape, he clearly felt an incredible power surging within it. The corresponding magic spell slipped out. By the order of Emperor Wu Shang! Boom! Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sacred golden lightning surged through the magic, striking out! A clear thunderous roar emanated in midair! Leman recognized this power; he had felt it on the battlefield left by the mightiest Chosen One! Yet what he had just used was clearly his own magic power! Based on the output of magic and the magnitude of its power Forbidden Curse quality! Beyond Second Stage magic! And so easy to execute! Lemans voice trembled with the realization. If it were just a new spell, he would not have felt such a sensation. But this power, along with that magic spell! This was no magic of creation as they knew it, but truly magic of Creation! Chapter 196 - 196: Spreading the Greatness of the Emperor Chapter 196: Chapter 196: Spreading the Greatness of the Emperor Only a magician can understand the true significance of creation. If so-called technology is essentially the pursuit and application of the truths of the material universe, then the magic road is the pursuit and application of the truths of magical power. All creation, all application, is built upon this infinitely vast, endless truth that seems to hold limitless possibilities. But what did he see? The Chosen One, known as Emperor, actually created a truth that clearly belonged to himself? Even if the end goal of the transcendent is truly to follow such a path, is this really something the current Chosen Ones could achieve? ... In this moment, Leman finally seemed to realize the level of that supreme Emperor Wu Shang! Although he had long since elevated him infinitely high, regarding him as far beyond the ordinary Chosen One, even a divine being, it was not until now that he truly understood the depths of his existence. We can win! Even if it costs half of the Chosen Ones and half of the magicians, the next trial of the Sky Spirit Civilization is not easy to get through, but at least for now, the Sky Spirit Civilization can continue to survive! Moreover, the mere thought of the culture and history of the Sky Spirit People continuing alongside human civilization in the Civilization Trial filled Leman with immense joy. He was not certain whether human civilization could continue indefinitely within the Civilization Trial, but without a doubt, their chances of continuing were far greater than any civilization he could imagine! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Spread the imprint and the grandeur of Emperor Wu Shang! Pass it on to every Sky Spirit Warrior! commanded Leman. If everyone could master such powerful magic, even with only this one aid, the hope of defeating the undead would greatly increase. However, what Leman didnt know was that the imprints powerful effect wasnt solely due to its own abilities. After all, the control of significant power becomes more difficult; to wield such strength with a weak life level inevitably comes at a greater cost. This is a universal rule for most Extraordinary Systems. However, this kind of cost was shared by Shen Hao. Yes, in the underlying settings of the [Emperors Seal], Shen Hao endowed the Sky Spirit Planet with more strength, borrowing a trace of power from himself for every use of the seal to satisfy its operational rules, making it simpler. Thank goodness I have advanced to the third stage, Shen Hao whispered, Otherwise, it would have been difficult to meet the needs of the Sky Spirit People. His basic strength had grown considerably over the past ten or so days. After all, the past ten days have been the fastest-growing stage in the entire human civilization. The integration of various species and the rapid assimilation of technologies from various fields, including the rewards from the newly acquired civilization ranking, have greatly increased the strength of human civilization and enhanced its foundation. This indirectly accelerated the growth rate of Shen Haos strength. Although he has not yet reached Level 22, he is actually very close; with the addition of equipment and potions, his current actual strength is nearly comparable to that of an ordinary Chosen One at the fourth stage. This was not Shen Haos own belief but the judgment of Erin Ellie. Erin, you and your twin should also go to support the Sky Spirit Planet, Shen Hao ordered Erin Ellie. Yes, Erins eyes lit up. She is a Golden Legend follower, but aside from initially healing some injured and later assisting in capturing some undead, her greater contribution is providing intelligence about the Civilization Trial? She is a warrior! She is also the strongest force in the entire civilization next to her master! Indeed, as a Golden Legend, Erin Ellies greatest assets are her potential for growth and her ability to quickly recover. Her level has now reached Level 20, and she is just a hairs breadth away from Level 21, which signifies the third stage! I will send you directly to the battlefield, said Shen Hao. He suddenly thought of this theoretically strongest subordinate because a battlefield of the Sky Spirit Civilization had actually reached a very dangerous situation. That was where Qiuyue was. A massive city with a population of 30 million people. Named Idris. The Sky Spirit People seem to like building such large-scale cities with massive populations, which added a lot of conveniences for them in the early stages of the Civilization Trial; after all, creating one huge magic barrier is more efficient than creating several of average size. But now, it has become a nightmare for the Sky Spirit People. Another one has been destroyed! Qiuyue received another piece of bad news. This was the fifth one since the last communication cut off. There are only four hundred thirty-two magic array nodes in the entire city of Idris. The sudden outbreak of the undead had directly destroyed nearly fifty, and now, within just these few short minutes, another five had been destroyed. This had caused the strength of the citys magic barrier to drop sharply. The temperature in the city has been declining steadily. It has reached a point that even the average citizens cannot bear. Whats worse, once more than one quarter of the nodes are destroyed, the magic barrier will become difficult to sustain! The terrifying cold wave would engulf the entire city in just one minute, snatching away the lives of 30 million Sky Spirit People in a single breath! Tell me the most dangerous node! Qiuyue said swiftly. The direction has been marked, her deputy, a female cultivator with excellent talent, quickly replied. There, there is a Level 16 Ghost King! Level 16 Qiuyue took a deep breath. Her current level was Level 18 and, with her powerful foundation, a mere Level 16 Ghost King was no match for her. But she deeply understood how immense her advantage was! It was the result of her elder brothers high Store Level and his relentless training. The most powerful Chosen One of the entire Sky Spirit People, her sister Amamin, had taken the Extraordinary Path from an early age and was only at Level 16 even now! A Ghost King of this level, along with a vast and powerful Undead Army, would be difficult to resistnot just for the Sky Spirit Magicians, but even for the supporting Legion from Human Civilization. Wind! exhaling a breath, Qiuyue was enveloped in a substantial gale that wrapped around her increasingly tall stature, hurtling towards the target in a howling rush, her skin hinting layers of Dragon Armor as she instantly reached supersonic speed! Her Purple Epic profession, the Wind Dragon Boxer, possessed the bloodline of a wind dragon, a Boxer. Endowed with a powerful physical body, tremendous strength, and control over wild winds! Although it appeared to be a close-combat profession, in reality, it was a bona fide Magic profession. She was like a supersonic missile, as soon as she saw the massive convergence of Undead, she crashed into them fiercely. Boom! The violent winds burst forth like a blades edge in an instant, with the magic power carrying the force of her punches instantly reaping a swath of the Undead. However, Qiuyues youthful face was filled with gravity. There was no great joy to be found. Because there were too many of them! Apart from the Level 16 Ghost King she had just conveniently killed with one strike, the other Undead were far too numerous. She might still be too late! However, when Qiuyue scanned the battlefield, she found that this magic node still existed! Because the familiar Golden lightning permeated the battlefield! But that was not the attention from her brother; it came from the hands of Sky Spirit People Magicians! By Emperor Wu Shangs Order! these Sky Spirit People abandoned all their spells, fervently chanting what seemed to be a prayer or a magic spell, converting their magic power into streaks of golden lightning, mercilessly striking the Undead around them without holding back! With their original magic power quality, even killing an Undead of the same level would have been difficult. But now, just one hit could effortlessly annihilate an Undead far stronger than themselves! It was the effect of the power borrowed from Shen Hao, combined with the specific attack of Purple Cloud Divine Thunder! Qiuyue was somewhat stunned. It was as if the attack power of all Extraordinary Soldiers had been elevated several levels! Especially the Sky Spirit Magicians! After all, the legions from Human Civilization would use various weapons and equipment and would not rely solely on their own Extraordinary Power, but the Sky Spirits believe in magic, and their use of equipment is mainly magic wands; under this Imprint, the enhancement they gained was extremely evident! Every bit of their magic power, every bit of their spiritual power, could be maximized in output! Theres hope! Joy bloomed on Qiuyues face. She had thought that unless her brother took action, it would be very difficult to hold the city. But she never expected her brothers power to have reached such a level already. Its like Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monads hurried decrees! Qiuyues deputy exclaimed in the communication, Moreover, we humans seem not to need to recite any spells. Why not recite? Building an Imprint takes some time anyways, Qiuyue also stretched out her palm, trying for the first time to construct this unique Imprint of her brothers. But with just a thought, the Imprint formed at an incredibly fast pace! Then, with a light flick. Boom boom boom! Dazzling golden thunder burst forth from the palm of her hand, in an instant blasting open, with countless Undead screaming as they vanished. This left Qiuyue with widened eyes. I forgot to say, the deputy also seemed frightened by the scene, swallowing noticeably before explaining, It seems the Direct can borrow power directly from the President; not only that, but the Divine Gifted can also borrow a portion. Yes, Shen Hao had clearly differentiated the usage rules of the Imprint! Without any of his power, merely using the Imprint under his permission, assisted by a sliver of his power, and directly borrowing his power for output were made into distinct levels. Chapter 197 - 197: Assistance Request from Other Civilizations Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Assistance Request from Other Civilizations ` This distinction was clearly necessary, on one hand, Shen Haos current power was still limited, and had not reached the point where he could supply it infinitely to everyone. On the other hand, aside from playing a role on the battlefield, another major function of this Imprint was to increase the cohesion among other species. Although concentrating the cohesion onto himself carried certain risks, in reality, it was undoubtedly the quickest way. And it was also the most suitable for the present situation. Not to mention, without Shen Haos presence, the integration of Alien Races would not be a simple matter, let alone as efficient. ... At this moment, those who were most impacted by the Imprint were naturally not people like Qiuyue, nor the legions of Human Civilization, who had already grown accustomed to Shen Haos strength, who took anything that happened as usual, and even enjoyed this shared glory. The ones truly shaken were the Sky Spirit People. Communication within the Sky Spirit Civilization was not advanced, ordinary Sky Spirit People could only learn about matters regarding Human Civilization from nearby rumors and orders from their superiors. Before this, their understanding of Human Civilization was that it had the most powerful Chosen One, a stronger ally who had saved many Sky Spirit People. They were very grateful to Humans, but that was all. They could not at all comprehend just how powerful the so-called strongest Chosen One actually was. But now, they fully understood! It was God! Before this, all the Sky Spirit People had felt despair; although they were still fighting, they had already resigned themselves and the tens of millions in the city to a fate of death. Although hating their own weakness, they were helpless to change it. But now, just a single Imprint was able to easily cast such terrifying magic with the command of the exalted Human Emperor of Human Civilization! Yes, it was terrifying! Even if such high-level magic were placed in front of them, not everyone could learn it, not to mention the time was so short. Only those with great strength and Talent could possibly learn it in a short period. But now, there was no need! The only answer was that Magic Spellthis was the great Human Emperors Blessing to them! All at once, these Sky Spirit People understood everything in their excitement, casting magic over and over again, praying to the Emperor Wu Shang, chanting, slaughtering countless Undead, even the sight of the powerful Human Envoy not far away, and the Human warriors around them, seemed to carry a sacred glow. They also soon realized that the Human warriors did not need to chant spells. These people were the Emperors subjects, His warriors, capable of casting such powerful magic faster and stronger without any incantations. Envy and longing inevitably surged within them. When facing these Human warriors, respect inevitably grew even more. Just a single Imprint easily entrenched Shen Haos authority and the status of Human Civilization deep into the hearts of every warrior, even every individual, of the Sky Spirit Civilization. However, the crisis was still not completely resolved. The number of Undead was evident here, and the Magic Power of the Sky Spirit People warriors was limited, even if the destructive power had increased by several levels, several nodes of the Magic Barrier were still getting destroyed. Once destroyed, the repair work could not be completed quickly. The number of Undead still seemed not to diminish, in fact, they were even slightly concentrating. Clearly, it was only a matter of time before they would devour this city! However, just as the Sky Spirit People were gradually realizing this and the atmosphere became heavy again, Qiuyue received the joy-filled voice of her adjutant. Reinforcements have arrived! Reinforcements? Qiuyue seemed to feel something and lifted her head. A beam of light shot down from above the clouds, that was the light representing her brothers mighty power! Not only her, but at this very moment, everyone was also looking towards the obvious column of light! And they saw the Holy Angel with a sword in one hand and a Magic Wand in the other, after the light had faded! Great power pervaded the winged angel, visible to each and every person, and it was not just her alone who had arrived; floating behind her were hundreds of powerful Chosen Ones! Each one had reached the Second Stage of strength, and they were not just newly entered the Second Stage! Its Erin Ellie! Qiuyue also showed happiness. As Shen Haos sister, she naturally knew the power of Erin Ellie. This was the strongest person under Shen Hao in Human Civilization now! And what their current battlefield needed was the support of many strong individuals! Almost all the broken nodes of the Magic Barrier were destroyed by the powerful hands of the Ghost King! Such a battlefield, it has indeed been a long time, two distinct voices came from Erin Ellies mouth at the same time, Lets start. ` The next moment, a warm glow blossomed from the sky, and the divine power flowed ceaselessly into the injured, restoring their magic power while healing their wounds! Before these people could even express their joy, they discovered that the corpses of their fallen comrades had shakily risen back to their feet! They picked up their weapons and once again stood in front of their comrades! Although Erin Ellie was not yet able to wrest the souls of the deceased from the rules of the Undead World, she could still command their corpses to continue fighting! This scene, not to speak of the Sky Spirit People, even the soldiers of the Human Civilization, including Qiuyue, were somewhat shocked. So powerful, Qiuyues deputy couldnt help but get excited, healing the living on one hand and increasing our forces on the other, this is simply a battlefield angel! The deputy girl didnt know that she had almost guessed Erin Ellies title from past civilizations. It wasnt a battlefield angel, but a War Princess! The battlefield was the place where this Golden Legendary follower could truly display her power! One could say that from the moment Erin descended, the citys battlefield truly turned around! After all, there were only a little more than two billion Undead in total, even if they were powerful, they could at most bring four or five hundred million to a single planet. Under the circumstance that they dared not concentrate their forces, they werent yet strong enough to leave Human Civilization helpless! Erin Ellies involvement was just the beginning. As the situation stabilized on the Human Mother Planet, Shen Hao continuously teleported strong Transcendents to support various regions on Sky Spirit Planet. Aside from the huge benefits promised by Sky Spirit Planet, the benefits from points were also incredibly astonishing. Even though these Undead could only earn about one-third of the points, the high level meant that after converting the numbers, just over ten hours into the battle, Shen Hao had already reaped nearly two trillion points! At least over one hundred million Undead were eliminated! This number was undoubtedly astonishing. I originally thought that this Trial could at most raise the Store Level to twenty-fourth, Shen Hao looked at his Point Mall, but now it seems, not to mention twenty-five, even twenty-six is possible. One can simply say that misfortune and fortune go hand in hand. A greater crisis can also bring greater benefits. However, if things got even more severe, the problem wouldnt be that simple. After Human Civilization provided further support to Sky Spirit Civilization, Dong Gong brought the latest news from the frontline. There are signs of retreat among the Undead on the Sky Spirit Mother Planet. As expected Shen Hao was not surprised. At this level, the Undead generally possessed intelligence. They might initially attack every civilization out of a lack of information, but it wouldnt take long for them to discern the harder targets from the easier ones. Redirecting forces was a straightforward decision. In fact, the number of Undead on Human Mother Planet was already down to less than fifty million, most of them had been transferred. The remaining ones were continuously harassing the defensive lines that Human Civilization had established in the Undead World. Clearly, they were doing this to tie down Human Legion and limit their support to other planets. The situation was similar for Sky Spirit Civilization. In fact, due to the vulnerability of the Magic Barriers, it was even simpler to tie down Sky Spirit Civilization. One must admit, these Undead definitely displayed considerable intelligence. Send the Senya people to help Sky Spirit Civilization construct Underground Cities, Shen Hao pondered for a moment and then said, Senya people also have a way to deal with the Undead, Fiora, calculate how much time is needed to relieve Sky Spirit Civilization from their threatened state. Around thirteen days, Fiora got the answer in an instant. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing this, Dong Gong was somewhat surprised himself. The Global United Front had also analyzed this plan, and they had concluded that it would take about fifteen days. Clearly, Fioras answer would undoubtedly be more precise. It seems that the Global United Front could also reduce some unnecessary calculations, further increasing work efficiency. Then lets do it that way, Shen Hao nodded, paused, and then added, Also, select envoys to be sent to the other civilizations. Apart from No.8 Civilization, did Civilization No. 9 and the Desert Tower Civilization also send out requests for assistance? Correct, Dong Gong quickly said, We indeed received requests for assistance from Civilization No. 9 and the Desert Tower Civilization, but strangely, the Desert Tower Civilization sent a different message shortly after that, saying they had temporarily eased the Undead crisis. Eased, you say? Shen Hao glanced at the performance value rankings. His brows furrowed slightly. Even though they said it was eased, the rate at which the Desert Tower Civilizations performance values dropped had not slowed down but had accelerated further instead. It seemed that sending envoys was necessary. Performance values could largely reveal the general situation of a civilization. With such changes in values, it was obvious that the Desert Tower Civilization was in the midst of a crisis. Chapter 198 - 198: The Defeated, What Right Have They to Refuse! Chapter 198: Chapter 198: The Defeated, What Right Have They to Refuse! In Shen Haos view, the situation with the Sky Spirit Civilization was actually the least worrisome. Because they were too close to the Human Mother Planet. With the current speed of the curvature engine spaceship, they had just started accelerating when they needed to decelerate because they were almost there. At most, it would take two to three hours. Whether it was transporting weapons and equipment or providing direct Legion support, it was much simpler. But it was different for other planets. ... The Desert Tower Civilization was actually still manageable, as the white transport ships from the Twenty-four Level Mall only needed about a day to reach the Desert Tower Civilization. However, the two planets located behind the sun were a bit more problematic. Especially Planet No.9. In terms of performance value, the performance values of Civilization No. 9 had simply plummeted. If the other four civilizations had not already perished, they might not have even managed to hold onto the fifth, but considering the distance from Human Civilization, sending a Legion there would take at least four to five days! Lets take it one at a time, Shen Hao still managed to remain calm. First, send Envoys to investigate the basic situation, and then solve them one by one based on the distance. At the very least, they needed to suppress the number of Undead. The chosen Envoys soon arrived before Shen Hao. The number couldnt be too high, after all, as they could only rely on Shen Hao for Teleportation, which covered quite a distance. Therefore, they had selected Elites, including Feng Ping, who possessed the Illusion Body. Feng Ping, go to the Desert Tower Civilization, Shen Hao quickly made the assignment. The current situation there is a bit off, just provide me with a perspective, and I will guide your actions. Yes! Feng Ping responded. After returning from Planet Senya, he had become noticeably more steady than before. Grand scenes and epic experiences were important for rapidly maturing someone. Shen Hao then turned to another woman named Kong Zhaoxia. You go to Civilization No.8. Although this civilization has not sent a distress signal and their performance values are relatively steady, they too understand the consequences of allowing the Undead to destroy the other two civilizations; thats the basis for our communication this time, he explained. Yes, Civilization No.8 was now ranked as the Second Civilization. Although they had not requested help, they had also proactively sent a message inviting Human Civilization to face the crisis together. This was their first time initiating contact, clearly understanding the crisis at hand. Shen Hao had always paid close attention to this civilization, as they were not weak, and possessed Spiritual Energy, making it very likely they were on the Cultivation Path. In some ways, this Undead crisis was also an entry point for further contact with this civilization. Kong Zhaoxia nodded her head, understanding the purpose of her mission, remaining calm. She looked to be only in her twenties, but was in fact over fifty years old. She was previously a professor specializing in classical studies, achieving world-class expertise in her field, thus earning the title of Chosen One and the Blue Talent known as Green Wood Body. Her profession was also related to this, known as Spirit Plant Master. It was a pure Cultivation profession, and now she was considered one of the strongest Cultivators within Human Civilization. Of course, she was also one of Shen Haos direct subordinates. It could be said, aside from Feng Ping, the other Envoys dispatched werent talents and professions specialized in scouting and detection, after all, the other two were officially on a mission. Depart now. Once the personnel were confirmed, Shen Hao grasped the Scepter and in the next moment, three streams of light departed from the Mother Planet, crossing the vast universe in a very short time to reach distant planets. This was Feng Pings first time experiencing something like this. Last time, he had traveled by spaceship. He felt his body enveloped by a soft but extremely resilient film, air-tight, making him feel as if he had lost gravity, surrounded only by the blue light filled with the Presidents Suppression. When his body tensed up and the feeling of gravity returned, he had already appeared in front of an incredibly large tower. Supreme Tower. Feng Ping knew about this tower; after receiving his orders, he had briefly researched his destination. This tower served as the residence of the Supreme Ruler of the Desert Tower Civilization and was also a massive supercomputer. It could even be regarded as an external brain of the Supreme Sage, serving as the command center for the entire Desert Tower Civilization. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Commands issued from here could control the whole Desert Tower Civilization. However, the tower at this moment was distinctly different from what he had seen in the data. The exterior armor, which should have been meticulously protected by special metal, was now badly damaged and filled with a chilling aura. Some parts even showed signs of emergency repairs, suggesting that the interior likely wasnt unscathed either. Theyve fought their way here? Feng Ping was filled with amazement. He still knew that the reason Shen Hao had managed to suppress the Supreme Sage into surrender was because he had demonstrated the power to directly bypass the defenses, destroy this Supreme Tower, or even directly kill the Supreme Sage. It could be said that when this tower, which held the highest authority and strategic significance, was threatened, the Desert Tower Civilization truly faced an existential crisis! Lets go inside and see, Shen Haos voice came. He had specifically sent Feng Ping here, as it was simpler to directly ask the Supreme Sage at this point instead of wasting time investigating. However, as Feng Ping prepared to proceed further in his role as the envoy of Human Civilization, he found that a large number of Desert Tower Soldiers had surrounded him. The light from the cross-space teleportation couldnt be concealed, all civilizations could observe it, but sending soldiers to surround him, had the Supreme Sage gone mad? Feng Ping was almost incredulous. Stay where you are and see, Shen Haos voice appeared in Feng Pings mind. Yes! Feng Ping responded, not the slightest bit worried about his own safety. Not to mention that the President was watching over him, just relying on his Illusion Body gave him top-tier ability to protect himself. Desert Tower Soldiers quickly arrived, all were half-mechanically modified bodies, their forms largely covered by the chillingly implanted mechanical structures, with visibly integrated weapon structures displayed outwardly, and their hands held weapons infused with Extraordinary Power, exuding a violent aesthetic of mechanical armor. The implanted mechanical structures were one thing, but Extraordinary Equipment was not something ordinary Desert Tower Soldiers would possess. Clearly, these were elites! His gaze then shifted to the foremost individual. The bodys surface showed no implanted gear, but rather the original form of the Desert Tower people, which was obviously rare in Desert Tower Civilization, but Feng Ping keenly noticed some unevenness on the persons skin. It looked like it was newly grown, Had there been implanted structures before, but then they were removed? Welcome the envoy of the Human Civilization, the Supreme Sage has prepared a reception ceremony for the envoy. Please follow us, the tone of this Desert Tower person was extremely respectful. However, the content of his words, as well as the surrounding assembly, still made Feng Ping distinctly feel something was off. With no new instructions coming from the President, Feng Ping spoke for himself: Undead are threatening every civilization, and your performance value is rapidly declining. In this situation, the so-called reception ceremony is meaningless. Now, immediately take me to your Supreme Sage. His tone lacked any words that would typically be found in diplomatic etiquette, which was natural since the Desert Tower Civilization had already surrendered to Human Civilization. This was not an equal and respectful diplomatic relationship. However, this evidently emotional and not low-level Desert Tower person sternly refused. As the envoy can see, the Supreme Tower has suffered an unprecedented attack, and the Supreme Sage has also sustained some injuries, making it temporarily impossible to meet with the envoy. Injuries? Feng Pings eyebrows furrowed. Nevertheless, the Supreme Sage is still overseeing everything. Even though he is in recovery, he can still communicate with the envoy, said the Desert Tower person as he raised his hand, and a projection appeared in front of them. The projection displayed the Supreme Sage. If the envoy wishes to know anything, please take a seat first, and I will answer all, the tone of the Supreme Sage was no different from before, and even the background setting looked the same as the last time he communicated with Shen Hao via video. At least Feng Ping couldnt see any issues. But just as he was about to accept the arrangement, Shen Haos voice rang out again. He is not the Supreme Sage, Shen Hao said. The performance value of this planet continues to plummet. The Supreme Sage would have guessed that I sent an envoy for a reason and would have sought my help immediately, not waste time with nonsensehe can be thought of as an AI that places the interests of the civilization at the highest priority. Shen Hao didnt directly tell Feng Ping what to do but only shared his judgment. He also wanted to nurture someone with potential. In just a brief moment, Feng Ping reached a conclusion. Ill say it again, Feng Ping said sternly, no matter what state you are in or where you are, I need to see you immediately! In the name of the President, you cannot refuse! Instantly, the projection of the Supreme Sage showed no change, but the Desert Tower high-level standing in front of Feng Ping obviously struggled to control his emotions. In his eyes, even anger and murderous intent emerged. I really cannot meet you right now, the voice of the Supreme Sage came again, I hope for your understanding, I cannot let my life be put at risk again. I have already said, Feng Ping stepped forward, raising his right hand, I represent the will of the President, the defeated have no right to refuse! The next moment, the engraving on the back of his hand emerged, and stars burst forth from his eyes! He directly drew upon the power stored within him by Shen Hao! Well done, Shen Hao, who was seated on his throne, also revealed a smile. As his envoy, one must be decisive when necessary. He had already given the hint, and facing a group of the defeated, with him watching everything from behind, it was right to show such dominance! Chapter 199 - 199: I am here, who dares to claim supremacy? Chapter 199: Chapter 199: I am here, who dares to claim supremacy? This time, the Supreme Sage in the image was silent for a while before he spoke again, If my life is threatened, it means that the entire Desert Tower Civilization will be destroyed and twenty billion Undead will be born. Human Civilization, no matter how powerful, will also be destroyed. I hope the Envoy will weigh his words. Is this a threat? Feng Pings heart tensed, and he said coldly, You are not the Supreme Sage. Who are you? No, I am the Supreme Sage. The person controlling the image from behind apparently decided not to hide anymore, and the image suddenly changed. It shockingly revealed a Desert Tower Person with all the implant structures removedYohan! Yes, it was Yohan, known as the Great General! Only, at this moment, Yohan was sitting in the seat that should belong to the Supreme Sage, with dense crystal lines connecting his brain to the entire tower! ... As you can see, I now control all the rights of the entire Desert Tower Civilization as the Supreme Sage! Yohan spread his arms, his face bearing a ferocious smile, Since youre here, dont think of leaving. I demand that you immediately come to our aid, including your strongest Chosen One, to clear our planet of Undead. Otherwise, I will instantly kill twenty billion Desert Tower Peoplethis is a threat! Feng Ping was also quite shocked at this moment, seemingly in disbelief. The Supreme Sage, replaced? The original Supreme Sage, who had abandoned emotion, controlling the entire civilization with AI-like thinking, had become this arrogant, egotistical, and even foolish person in front of him? Threatening Human Civilization to clear the Undead by killing all Desert Tower People, what was this? Has he gone mad? No Upon closer thought, Feng Ping realized this threat was indeed feasible! The Desert Tower Civilization possessed twenty billion people, and this Supreme Sage indeed had the power to kill all the lower-level Desert Tower People in an instant. The former Supreme Sage would not have done this, but the current one was an emotional madman! What are you hesitating for? Do you really think I dont dare to go down together with you? Or do you think I am like Pres, that coward who would continue to surrender to you? Yohan laughed wildly, You are here at this time because you are worried that we will be destroyed by the Undead. Now that I allow you to come and clear the Undead, you should be grateful! Yohans emotions were indeed extremely agitated at this moment. He finally understood what it felt like to be the Supreme Sage. Any purpose just needed a thought, and the enormous computing power would produce results in an instant, analyzing all possibilities and presenting the best choices. Although initially somewhat in awe of the strongest Chosen One, now he had grasped the others lifeline! That person had Mythical Talent and definitely would not have the courage to face the extinction of a civilization like he did! Pres was truly foolish. Twenty billion Desert Tower People meant nothing; twenty billion Undead were the real power! The wealth they had snatched from the weak and incompetent Pres, they must now return double! President? Even Feng Ping felt somewhat at a loss at this moment, and he even regretted having pushed so hard just now. Had he known that the current Supreme Sage was a madman, he should have been more cautious. However, in the next moment, Shen Haos voice came through. Do not worry, you have done well. This encouraging and gentle voice did not appear in his mind as before, but directly in his ear. Feng Ping sharply raised his head. There, sitting on the Emperors Throne, floating in midair, was a figure reflected in his eyes! The President coming personally?! Feng Pings heart raced in that instant, not just him, even Yohan in the projection who seemed to have controlled everything stiffened for a moment. And that high-level Desert Tower Person at the scene even more so, his pupils drastically contracted and his entire body instantly prostrated on the ground! This was only the beginning. Even those emotionless, machine-like Desert Tower Soldiers started prostrating on the ground one after another! Shen Hao did not use his Dominator pressure. Yet, seated on the Emperors Throne, he, without permission, was not to be looked upon! His gaze turned towards the projection. As you wished, I have come. Just a calm sentence, yet it impacted Yohan as if he had received a massive blow, almost instantly, instinctively shutting off the projection screen! Even separated by a distance, Shen Haos suppression was not useless. It took a long while before Yohans voice came again. Clearing the Undead. Yohans tone was clearly not as commanding as before, but even though he was somewhat impacted, he still stubbornly spoke, This is also the purpose of sending your Envoy here, otherwise, I would truly kill all the Desert Tower People and perish together with your civilization. At this moment, Yohan was actually extremely panicked inside. Shen Hao was more terrifying than he had imagined! Yet, relying on the computations of the Supreme Tower, it clearly told him that the other party would definitely yield to his threat! Because Human Civilization had a grand future, how could they possibly want to fall in this mere second Trial? Even if facing two hundred billion Undead, the civilization could still survive, but it would certainly suffer immense losses. Moreover, he was truly willing to do that kind of thing! This threat was not false; in Yohans view, the former Supreme Sage was utterly a coward! A real warrior should not fear death, nor could they ever surrender. The glory of victory surpasses everything! However, Shen Hao simply said lightly. Then go ahead and kill. Yohans breath hitched. Is he bluffing me? Now, do it immediately, Shen Hao said indifferently. Leave none of the twenty billion Desert Tower People. Im not a coward like Pres! Yohan bellowed, clenching his fists tightly. If you dont act now, you wont have another chance, Shen Hao, seated on the Emperors Throne, pressed on as the Dominator pressure truly began to disperse. All the Desert Tower Chosen Ones watching this scene felt an indescribable fear. He is serious! He really doesnt care? Not every one of these people wanted to die together; they supported Yohan as the new Supreme Sage mainly because he held the highest position among them! But at this moment, this support became the death knell for their entire civilization! Dont come any closer! Yohan yelled. But Shen Haos movement didnt pause at all. Countless Desert Tower Soldiers and Desert Tower Fighter Planes were rushing over, but everyone, even the unmanned machines, made way for him as if welcoming their monarch! Feng Ping also watched this scene, dumbfounded. A frenzy involuntarily surged in his heart. At this moment, Shen Hao indeed seemed like the sole dominator of the world, the king who ruled everything! Then lets perish together! Yohan shouted, then gave the order to destroy the brains of thirty billion Desert Tower People! All the lower-class Desert Tower People, from birth, had chips implanted in them, suppressing their emotions and controlling their actions! Though they had life and souls, both their lives and their wills hadnt belonged to them since the moment they were born. They belonged to the person seated atop the Supreme Tower. Previously it was Pres, who likewise abandoned emotions, and now it was Yohan, filled with anger, fear, and extreme emotions! Under Shen Haos coercion, this would lead to the deaths of countless people and even affect the trials of all civilizations, posing a threat to countless innocents! It was supposed to be this way. However, after Yohan gave his orders, just as he was about to say something ferocious, he suddenly received a message from the Supreme Tower. Command rejected! What rejection? Who rejected it? He is the Supreme Sage! Yohan was completely baffled, even suspecting he was hallucinating. As if knowing what he was thinking, a sneer appeared on Shen Haos lips. I am here, who dares claim supremacy? Although it was a domineering statement, coming from Shen Haos mouth at that moment, it seemed like the simplest truth in the world! Yes, Shen Haos purpose in coming here was to alleviate the crisis of the Desert Tower People, to reduce the number of undead as much as possible. Naturally, he wouldnt let a madman initiate such a suicide attack. In fact, stopping a madman was not difficult for Shen Hao. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The difficulty lay in stopping him in time. This person clearly recognized Shen Hao and didnt dare to let Shen Hao get too close, even though there was some risk even in a surprise attack. But Shen Hao had a better method. Fiora. This Mind ModelDemigod Level was absolutely the nemesis of Desert Tower Civilization! With all the power in this civilization concentrated in its computational programs, Fiora held an absolute advantage in this domain! The few seconds Shen Hao spent talking were just to buy Fiora a little bit of time. And only a few seconds were needed. In mere seconds, Fiora secretly seized the highest authority of the entire Desert Tower Civilization! Fiora, take control of all the Chosen Ones, then report the status of Desert Tower Civilization, Shen Hao commanded, hovering above the Supreme Tower. At this moment, he had become an existence that transcended the so-called Supreme. Those Desert Tower Chosen Ones and high-level executives, who had been paying attention, didnt even know what happened when they were attacked by their own subordinates! This reminded them of the fear under the complete domination of the previous Supreme Sage! But what exactly happened? Shen Hao no longer cared about these people. After Fiora took over the authority, she reported on the situation of the world. Within one day, the death toll reached 1.37 billion people. Just this first sentence weighed heavily on Shen Haos heart. Chapter 200 - 200: The Farce Ends Here Chapter 200: Chapter 200: The Farce Ends Here In a single day, thirteen billion people died? Although Shen Hao could guess the severity of the situation from the performance value of the Desert Tower Civilization, the extent of the catastrophe still somewhat exceeded his expectations. Such a number of casualties meant that the Desert Tower Civilization had essentially suffered a comprehensive defeat, with hardly any resistance formed. Adding to that the change of the Supreme Sage and the current state of the Supreme Tower, Shen Hao could roughly guess what had happened. Afterward, Fiora detailed the events that had occurred within the Desert Tower Civilization in this short span of time. It was just as Shen Hao had surmised. ... The Undead who arrived in this world easily grasped the weakness of this world, which was the Supreme Tower! What the Undead did was no different from what Shen Hao had done last time when he threatened the Supreme Sage and even forced him to surrender. However, the Undead did not give the Supreme Sage a chance to surrender. Under the leadership of a Level 19 Undead, the Supreme Sage, caught off guard, had hardly any resistance. After all, as a civilization that was only formidable on the technological path, the Desert Tower people were at a disadvantage against Extraordinary Creatures like the Undead. They had been stable before, only because of their absolute control over their subjects and their high-level mall. They had discovered the existence of the Undead early on, and ever since that discovery, every death occurred under control; every newly born Undead was subdued right away. They nipped the snowball at its source, not giving it any chance to grow. But now, a super large snowball from another civilization was hurtling straight at them. The disadvantage of the technological civilization became glaringly apparent. Even the No.8 Civilization, which had only ranked third in the first round of ranking settlement, had managed to keep the situation under control. But the Desert Tower Civilization was directly beheaded. Yes, Yohan did not really succeed in his rebellion. It was the Undead that killed the Supreme Sage. Yohan merely picked up the spoils. The Supreme Sage left for the Master a segment of the recording, Fiona finally said. He knew he could not survive, and he knew that the Master would surely come. This recording was left at the very end. Shen Hao did not say anything but simply opened the recording. This was not a fabricated image but an actual scene. The Supreme Sage sat on his supreme seat, where even through the image, one could feel the pervasive and chilling cold. Even on the ground, one could clearly see waves of cold tide continuously spreading towards the Supreme Sage. I failed At that moment, the Supreme Sage seemed to finally have stopped suppressing his emotions, his face showing clear loss and despair, The Civilization Trial was never something I could calculate. The path I chose was destined to lead the civilization to destruction, but the culture and history of the Desert Tower People should not perish along with it. I beg of you, great Emperor, to take our civilizations legacy away. In exchange, everything within this civilization will belong to you. The recording ended there. Because the Undead had already come roaring in. Almost every Chosen One in the entire civilization had betrayed him. Even if they hadnt, the Chosen Ones had very little power of resistance against such a number, such a level, of Undead. The so-called Supreme Sage, when faced with axe and sword, was just as frail as any ordinary person. With the power of an Extraordinary Second Stage, but at the end, he did not display even the slightest resistance he had already calculated his inevitable demise. Master, the Supreme Sage left a loophole with the highest authority in the end, Fiora finally said. As soon as your arrival is confirmed, all the permissions will automatically be transferred to you. Even without me, the outcome would be the same. Yes, the Supreme Sage might not defeat the Civilization Trial, not even the Undead, but he was still not someone who could be compared to an emotional waste. Yohan never did become the Supreme Sage; losing to Shen Hao was actually his stroke of luck. Otherwise, he would have found that he still could not escape from the palm of the previous Supreme Sage. Preserving the legacy and history? Shen Haos gaze swept over the restricted Desert Tower high-levels and Chosen Ones. Trash, all trash. Not a single one that could pique his interest. After all, the Supreme Sage controlled everything, decided everything, and fundamentally limited these peoples capabilities. Just looking at how many Chosen Ones emerged among these so-called high-levels was enough to knowbeing at the top of the civilization was not because they were strong, it was purely because the development of the ordinary Desert Tower people was suppressed. Theres no need to take these Chosen Ones. Pick out some children, Shen Hao finally said. Consider it a statement of my only mercy. This approach was obviously beneficial, especially when other species would inevitably join Human Civilization in the future. However, the words left by the Supreme Sage were not of great help in solving the crisis. Even at the moment of Shen Haos arrival, a massive number of Undead were still killing frenziedly. Every moment, tens of thousands of Desert Tower People died, turning into Undead. In just this brief moment, millions had perished! Have all the Desert Tower People board spaceships and flee to outer space, Shen Hao quickly ordered. At the same time, he rapidly purchased a good number of transport spaceships. The Desert Tower Civilization had been severely harvested by him last time, and now there were very few spaceships left. Even with squeezing, not many could escape. Fortunately, the transportation spaceships in the Twenty-four Level Mall were much stronger in both size and speed. These emotionless Desert Tower People, whether used as production tool men or armed for the battlefield as battle tool men, were quite effective. Being able to save some was better than none. But this was still a symptomatic rather than a root solution. Without sufficient forces, no matter how much I harvest, I cannot prevent the extinction of the Desert Tower Civilization, thought Shen Hao. But with a toss of his magic wand, a powerful Level 19 undead that was rampaging across half a planet was instantly annihilated! Golden thunder flashed among the clouds! It fell furiously, and all the gathered undead scattered in horror. Even if Shen Hao couldnt temporarily stop the destruction of the Desert Tower Civilization, he still had to declare his arrival to all the undead that came to this world! Just that alone was enough to significantly slow the pace of the Desert Tower Civilizations demise and save more Desert Tower tool men. Shen Haos gaze also turned to the other two civilizations. At this moment, the envoy named Zast Levi was dispatched to Civilization No. 9. He was in his fifties, possessed Blue Talent, and had become a Chosen One as one of the worlds top hunters. Yes, a hunter. In his youth, he was an excellent special agent; after retiring, he lived for a long time in the forests, hunting for a living. He was calm and patient, adept at dealing with all sorts of complex situations. The reason for dispatching him was precisely because of the unique situation within Civilization No. 9. Shen Hao had only recently learned that Civilization No. 9 had not yet achieved true unification! The species within the entire civilization called themselves Louis people, humanoid in form but with skin of many varied colors, encompassing almost every hue. This arose because the original ancestors of the Louis people had a gene characteristic similar to that of chameleons. But over the long course of evolution, they completely lost the ability to change color and instead became fixed in various colors. The visible differences also brought more severe internal problems. The entire civilization had over four hundred countries, divided into eight national alliances, each occupying different areas. Thats why they initially refused and even feared the attention of Human Civilization. It would bring a destructive impact to the delicate balance they had managed to maintain internally. But now, with the emergence of the undead, this impact had become unavoidable. All eight national alliances were currently extremely eager to court Zast. For example, at this moment. Zast had only just gotten acquainted with the situation when he was taken to a lavish banquet. Various colored beauties surrounded him, including snow-skinned beauties who, even by human standards, were quite attractive. Everyone was unabashedly showcasing their factions conditions, openly and covertly belittling each other. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, these Louis people clearly lacked adequate understanding of Human Civilization. Let alone the fact that Zast was an experienced special agent and a top hunter in the world, just the scrutiny of Shen Hao meant that he was destined not to enjoy any of it. Secretary-General, Zast said, looking at the representative of the Louis Alliance before him, you should be aware of the critical nature of the situation. Such events do not impress us; they only lead to greater disappointment. I understand, we all do, replied the Secretary-General, swirling his glass of wine with a smile. But this is our custom, our culture. To solve problems, one cannot avoid these rules. Moreover, your demeanor tells me that you actually understand and are even accustomed to all this, arent you? Yes. Zast didnt hide his agreement, looking at the fine wine in his hand brewed from unknown fruits, then at the revelry around him. He had to admit that this civilizations culture was actually very similar to that of past Human Civilizations. At least, it was very similar to that of the past West. All games had rules. No one could operate outside these rules, and beneath the seemingly glamorous surface lay crises and dirt that were hard to cover up. But That was the past. Zast said, setting down his delicious glass of wine, raising his voice, The farce ends here! All of a sudden, the guests, dressed finely and immersed in the atmosphere, were somewhat taken aback. Chapter 201 - 201: The Simple and Crude Method Chapter 201: Chapter 201: The Simple and Crude Method Zasts secretary general, who was by his side, also showed a slight change in expression. In the current situation, any statement from someone of Zasts status would have far-reaching impacts on all nations, and this statement seemed to be the worst-case scenario, right? Indeed, that was the case. Ive already understood the situation of your civilization. Simply by looking at your current state, youre hardly capable of contributing significantly to this crisis threatening all civilizations. Instead, you might just hold others back, which is absolutely unacceptable, Zast said without sparing any feelings. His voice, amplified by the power of Extraordinary Power, spread far and wide, Representing the will of the strongest Chosen One of all civilizations, I officially announce that from now on, we will take over your civilization and control everything here! This statement caused an uproar among the crowd. For a civilization that had yet to achieve unity of power even during the Civilization Trial, the interests of individual nations, or even individuals, were more serious than the interests of the civilization as a whole. ... They simply refused to compromise with each other, refused to contribute more, which was why they could not concentrate their power! And now, an outsider was declaring to rule everything? Mr. Zast, please take back your words! A female Louis, who had gazed at Zast with affection just a short while ago, now looked stern, Its true that weve sought help from Human Civilization and we do face an extraordinary crisis, but that doesnt mean we should lose our power! Thats right! Someone else added, Even if the ultimate outcome is destruction, it should be our own choice! Mr. Zast, Human Civilization may be powerful, but it cannot control us. Are you truly going to wage war against us at this time? Mr. Zast, we have hope of defeating the Undead on our own, and perhaps you should gain a deeper understanding of our power and make a cautious judgment instead of making such an arrogant and insulting declaration! Voice after voice, person after person, all accused him without mercy, many showing anger, some even warning. It seemed in an instant, Zast had gone from an eagerly coveted prize to the target of everyones censure. And that was only to be expected. Previously, Zast represented benefits, but now, his presence was a challenge for the interests of everyone. What I have said is not a matter for discussion, but merely a declaration, Zast spoke out. The next moment, engravings emerged on the back of his raised hand, and the terrifying Dominator Pressure swept over everyone present in an instant! People who had been loudly condemning him just a second ago were now all kneeling on the ground, trembling under the Dominator Pressure. Any interests, any self-confidence, were nothing in the face of this absolute Suppression! Even laughable! Indeed, Zast, a person of such stable character, had made such a radical choice, which naturally came with instructions from Shen Hao. Theres no time to waste with them. The decline of Louis Civilization is completely due to their own doing. We will take control of all their High-level officials in the shortest time, Shen Hao communicated his will, and the next moment, by Zasts side, one Chosen One after another appeared, gathering hundreds in a short time. All were top Chosen Ones sent over through Shens Domain! Each one possessed tremendous power. Together with the Sovereign Shen Hao had Divinely Descended, they were fully capable of taking control of the civilizations high command swiftly and silently. Dealing with another civilization in such a blunt manner sometimes achieved surprising effects. Especially for Louis Civilization. Shen Hao had now come to understand the basic situation of the Louis People. Just as he had told Zast, Louis Civilization had survived the first Trial and even lasted until now amidst internal strife because they had their source of confidence. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That was the Ancient Civilization! Indeed, Louis Civilization was not the first to appear on this planet; there were genuine Ancient Relics present! These were not the kind of relics awarded to Human Civilization in the first Civilization Trial. Based on the information Zast had gathered during this time, the level of that civilization had reached at least the third stage! With a unique power called Split Energy as its main energy source, possessing various formidable manifestations, this energy seemed to lie between Transcendent and technology. It not only significantly enhanced individual power but could also integrate with technology to mass-produce powerful weapons. For instance, a special technology called Split Energy Armor allowed the produced armor to merge into the flesh and blood of living beings, instantly transforming them into fighters comparable to those in the second stage of Extraordinary Power! Yes, this thing could be mass-produced. But it was controlled by just a few nations, who had not increased production to keep this power firmly in their hands! And this was not an isolated case! All countries were continuously delving into relic technology and conducting research, with many powerful results, yet they guarded against each other and did not cooperate! Even though any visionary could see that cooperation between these powerful nations would unleash immense power, even the fifth-ranked one, facing the Undead crisis, still couldnt unite and maintained only the minimal cooperation needed! Furthermore, some people even wished to push other Kingdoms toward destruction so they could snatch away their technology and benefits. In such a situation, Shen Hao really had no interest in haggling with them. Take action, Shen Hao finally said. There are some conscientious individuals within this civilization who have realized the crisis. Moreover, the public outcry is substantial. As long as we take care of these so-called high-level figures, the entire civilization will stand with us. Yes! Zast took the command with everyone else. After Shen Haos gaze left, these upper-class Louis people, who had been stripped of all their confidence and had almost lost their selves to the Dominator pressure, finally stood up tremblingly, looking at the people before them with eyes full of fawning. The Dominator pressure is not, in fact, brainwashing. It is an absolute power, an overwhelming strength that assaults the spirit of every living being, leaving them no thought of resistance. It is especially effective against the arrogantly self-centered and blindly confident. Nevertheless, this method is still somewhat crude. But in the current situation, there is no time to refine it further. The situation of the Desert Tower Civilization is critical enough, with more than thirteen billion people in Civilization No. 9, and in just one day, over five hundred million have died. Slightly better off than the Desert Tower Civilization, but only by a very limited margin. For now, lets leave Civilization No. 9 be, Shen Hao dispersed his power, feeling a touch of trouble. Both Desert Tower Civilization and Civilization No. 9 seem to be in pretty bad shape. At least for now, theyre all dragging their feet. Hope that No.8 Civilization wont disappoint him. Shen Hao then turned his attention to Kong Zhaoxia. The fifty-year-old master of national studies was also attending a banquet at the moment. However, quite unlike the banquets in the Louis Civilization, which were held purely for the struggle over interests and mutual slander, Kong Zhaoxia met the supreme ruler of this civilizationthe Empress of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, Xi Qing. Indeed, this was a civilization filled with Spiritual Energy and primarily focused on Cultivation. However, it differed slightly from the cultivation path available to human civilization through the Chosen One Mall. It seemed more aligned with certain branches of the Immortal Dao. Just by what Kong Zhaoxia could see at the banquet, some generals had such strong blood and qi that they were no less powerful than the formidable martial artists of the Mongolian Civilization, and some civil servants were filled with immense Divine Sense power. Although the foundation of their power was still Spiritual Power, it was evident that their path was more destructive. As for the Empress seated high on the steps Kong Zhaoxia couldnt fathom her at all; the only thing she was certain of was that the Empresss strength was far superior to hers! And she was considered the strongest cultivator in human civilization. No wonder they managed to come in second, Kong Zhaoxia thought to herself. At that moment, the youthful yet majestic Empress suddenly let out a soft hmm and then looked towards Kong Zhaoxia. Although she said nothing, Shen Hao clearly knew that she had detected his gaze. Indeed, her strength was impressive. Although she hadnt reached the third stage yet, she was very close, and her power foundation was incredibly strong. Shen Hao detected several abilities at least of the Golden Legendary Level in her. Could it be a Golden Legendary Talent? This speculation appeared in Shen Haos mind. Though the odds of one in a million were low, it wasnt impossible. However, even though he knew she was aware of his focus on this place, Shen Hao had no intention of making a direct appearance. Kings shouldnt confront each other directly. If he appeared, it would surely take all the prestige, which, for a reigning Empress, especially one in a purely feudal civilization, would be an outright provocation. At least for now, it wasnt his moment to step in. Shen Hao simply passed some information to Kong Zhaoxia. My lords, Kong Zhaoxia stood up and said, I have just received instructions from the President, both the Desert Tower Civilization and Louis Civilization are in dire straits, with over 1.7 billion people perishing in just one day. These words clearly caused a certain amount of unrest in the court. 1.7 billion people? That was undoubtedly an astonishing number! At the beginning of the second Trial, the Mongolian Civilization and Siti Civilization only had that many people! Chapter 202 - 202: Alliances Also Need Hierarchy Chapter 202: Chapter 202: Alliances Also Need Hierarchy For any civilization at the present, 1.7 billion people is an exceedingly large number. The Great Yan Immortal Dynasty unified the entire world, with a total population exceeding 230 billion. Even faced with this brutal trial, they could still resist. Yet at this moment, hearing the number of 1.7 billion casualties in one day, they could still sense a great crisis. The shadow of extinction had indeed enveloped them. However, the assembly on the court was only noisy for a while before they focused their attention to the Empress seated on the throne. Kong Zhaoxia was also looking at her. She was recalling everything she knew as well. ... Xi Qing was not always the Empress. It wasnt such good luck that the most powerful Chosen One in a civilization was also the most powerful person. At the start of the last trial, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty was in its decline, with rebellions everywhere and suffering for all living beings. Born into a small family among common folk, the Empress possessed outstanding talent from a young age. When her family chose her as a sacrificial lamb for a political marriage, she relied on her extraordinary strength to fight her way out, gaining a notable reputation in the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty within a mere three years. Once the Civilization Trial had begun, her rise was meteoric. She forced the previous Emperor of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty to abdicate in favor of her prowess and quickly unified the world within a short period, gathering talents from everywhere. Looking at the court filled with civil and military officials, there was no one who did not acknowledge her authority. A living web novel protagonist. Facing everyones gaze, the Empress held her wine glass, clearly deep in thought. After a while, she suddenly turned to look at Kong Zhaoxia. An alliance between two nations is inevitable, but, the Empress paused momentarily, her spirited eyebrows flicking upwards, in the face of crisis, alliances too must have their priorities. The scene was extremely quiet. Apart from the orchestra and dancers continuing, everyone else was utterly silent. However, their gaze was suddenly focused on Kong Zhaoxia. In the grand banquet, there were at least a thousand civil and military officials, and at least half of them were Chosen Ones, with none having power lower than the Second Stage. Even though Kong Zhaoxia also possessed formidable strength, she still felt the pressure from these converging gazes. However, it was just pressure, with no trace of fear. Because she knew the President was watching over her. On the back of her hand, the power belonging to the President was slowly flowing. If she activated it at this moment, regardless of how many people were present, there would only be one outcome. But, Kong Zhaoxia was hesitating. The Great Yan Immortal Dynasty was different from any previous civilization. As a master of national studies, she could easily understand the culture of this civilization because it was very similar. If not for the fact that the people of Great Yan looked slightly different from humans, with silver hair, and differences in clothing, buildings, and utensils, she would almost believe she had arrived at an ancient version of Hua Country from the Immortal Dynasty era. Every place clearly displayed a superior country mindset. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It can be simple, but it cannot be crude. Kong Zhaoxia concluded in her heart. Too crude an approach would be regarded as a humiliation, and such humiliation was not only limited to the high-level but also felt by ordinary civilians and soldiers within the army. Amidst the dire situations of the Desert Tower Civilization and the Louis Civilization, her task was actually the heaviest. The almost imperceptible imprint on the back of her hand and the power within it began to calm down slowly. However, this did not mean she would concede. Kong Zhaoxia raised her head, looked around, and despite everyones scrutiny, she made no concessions. In my civilization, there is a saying: diplomacy is an extension of national power, she proclaimed loudly, Clearly, our strength far surpasses that of your civilization! Her tone was not loud, but it was very firm. Combined with the previous eye contact, everyone understood that she indeed believed this. But at this moment, a rebuttal was necessary. Absurd! A great minister of the Great Yan, dressed in a long robe and looking somewhat old-fashioned, said sternly, Although Great Yan has not made a move previously, it was only because we had no interest in other civilizations. However, it does not mean our strength is less than your civilization. If I am not mistaken, the area of your mother planet is less than one-tenth of that of Great Yan Planet. Can territory represent strength? In the Extraordinary World, it really can. At least to some extent. Larger territory means more resources, more population, and the ability to breed more geniuses and stronger individuals. In fact, if the Civilization Trial hadnt begun, Human Civilization wouldnt have stood a chance against the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty their military formations could concentrate the power of hundreds of thousands, or even millions of soldiers at one point, unleashing a terrifying destructive force not inferior to nuclear weapons. And the entire Great Yan Immortal Dynasty boasted tens of millions of soldiers! If Xi Qing had not forced the old emperor to abdicate but had seriously fought, it could have lasted for hundreds of years. This is why, even though the Royal Family was changed, the name Great Yan was still retained. However, that was the past, not the present. Kong Zhaoxia, having requested and received permission from Shen Hao in her mind, then boldly declared, Our strongest Chosen One possesses Mythical Talent! Just this one statement immediately caused quite a disturbance in the court. Mythical Talent? Although all the Chosen Ones present knew that the strongest among human civilization was the one who ranked first, far ahead of their Emperor, few knew that he actually possessed a Mythical Talent! That was a one in a billion chance! One among a billion Chosen Ones! Merely one-thousandth of the probability of having a Golden Legendary Talent! I believe in the power of Mythical Talent, another minister suddenly stood up and said, his face solemn, but at present, we are all only at the Second Stage Chosen Ones, facing tens of billions of the undead. Even with Mythical power, its hard to turn the tide single-handedly! Many people chimed in agreement. In the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, the strongest were not just those powerful individuals, but the army. Even the Empress, capable of confronting hundreds of thousands of legions alone, had her limits. However, Kong Zhaoxia merely smiled slightly and said, The President has already reached the third stage. Even millions or even hundreds of millions of undead would not dare to gather in front of the President. The third stage? Some were again astonished. That was incredibly fast! Everyone understood that in the path of transcendence, a level might not be insurmountable, but a stage was like a whole new realm! It already represented a difference in life level! No wonder he could suppress the entire Desert Tower Civilization alone on a single ship! These people didnt really understand what had happened in the Desert Tower Civilization that day and thought it was just a result achieved through diplomacy. But now, it seemed, it might be absolute strength. At least, their Emperor truly couldnt compare. The scene seemed to fall silent for a moment, then another person stood up. Our Great Yan Immortal Dynasty has one hundred thirty-two legions, with a total force of one hundred fifty million! Even the lowest soldier is above Level 7. Formed into legions, they can fight and win against ten times their number of undead, and if we recruit more, our forces could increase by more than five times! At that time, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty was indeed powerful and robust. This was why, after this crisis erupted, their performance far surpassed that of the Desert Tower Civilization, becoming the only civilization apart from human civilization that could resolve the crisis independently. Since the opening of the Civilization Trial, with the civilization unified under the Empresss command, she ordered the public dissemination of all Qi refinement techniques, martial arts training, and Mystical Techniques through the establishment of Book Pavilions everywhere, making them available to everyone! Furthermore, after the first trial, the Spiritual Energy of the world increased, resources were abundant, and the entire world entered an unprecedented golden age of Cultivation! In the past, having a Level 7 was considered somewhat skilled, but now, it was merely a lower soldier. The strength of the legions increased rapidly, and so did that of the civilians. The ministers words were genuinely credible. However, at this point, Kong Zhaoxia was certain of something. The question that the Empress had thrown out was indeed pre-arranged; otherwise, such information wouldnt just be casually mentioned. She too had consulted before speaking out. At this remark, she smiled again. Said, In terms of military strength, your side is far behind, after all, we control all the other civilizations legions, including those of the Desert Tower and Louis Civilizations. Although the tone in which she spoke was very calm, the impact it brought was by no means less than before. Even the minister who, directed by the Empress, had announced their military strength, now had an utterly astonished expression. Theyd taken over the Desert Tower and Louis Civilizations? Then, wasnt their human civilization already in control of all civilizations in this Trial, apart from their Great Yan Immortal Dynasty?! Even if he was proud of the Great Yans mighty military force, he wouldnt dare to claim they could compare with the combined strength of all civilizations! You should know, even though some civilizations had perished, those who survived, were definitely the strong ones! Not to mention, the strength of the Desert Tower Civilization was there for all to seeit was the second last time in the civilization rankings! Is that truly so? Even though they knew it was impossible to lie about such a matter, some still couldnt help but ask aloud. The other civilizations had already been observed to belong to human civilization. But the Desert Tower and Louis, how could that be? It had only been a day! Since we are to form an alliance and face the Trial together, we naturally need to understand each other, Kong Zhaoxia said calmly with a smile. A lie that can be punctured at the slightest touch is meaningless. The banquet fell silent once again. In fact, everyone could faintly see that the strength of human civilization was indeed greater than theirs. But to be so much stronger was still a considerable shock to them. And not just that. They fell silent, but Kong Zhaoxia had no intention of being silent. The Presidents Chosen One Mall has reached the twenty-fourth level, she dropped another bombshell again without stopping, The Presidents profession as a Chosen One is also Mythical, all the Presidents Chosen One abilities are Golden Epic, the Presidents equipment Chapter 203 - 203: Granted an Audience! Chapter 203: Chapter 203: Granted an Audience! It can be said that after Kong Zhaoxias display of power, all the civil and military officials of the court were somewhat stupefied. Before this, they had always believed that the emergence of their Empress was the fortune of the entire Great Yan Immortal Dynasty and the blessing of countless beings! She was so powerful that she could suppress the world with her own strength, and no one dared to defy her! But now What kind of monster is this President of Human Civilization? A Mythical Talent, a Mythical Level Profession, full Golden Legendary Abilities, Golden Legendary exclusive equipment, and even the store had reached the twenty-fourth level! ... That was Level 24! The size of the store and the number of points represented here completely exceeded their expectations. At first, they thought that such exaggerated performance values were only because of low initial abilities, so the calculation coefficient had to be higher. But now they understood that this wasnt about being higher; it was definitely lower! If their Empress could reach one-tenth of those performance values, it was already because she had the advantage in the calculation coefficient. What kind of monster was this that they could encounter so easily?! Could it be that your entire civilization relies solely on one person? Finally, someone couldnt help but ask aloud. But this question did not make the rest proud again; instead, they looked at that person as if looking at a fool. To be so powerful is incomparable in terms of driving the entire civilization forward. Moreover, he had already taken control of all other civilizations! This question was nothing but another opportunity for the other party to showcase their strength. As expected, a smile spread even further across Kong Zhaoxias face. Our civilization also possesses six Golden Legendary Civilization Treasures, the rewards for ranking first in the last two civilization rankings. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Six, Golden Legendary? Even with prior expectations, the scene still stirred up. The first place prize was three Golden Legendary Treasures? Impossible, why did we only get one Purple Epic when we came in second? The gap between first and second is so huge? How absurd these rules are! Some were in deep regret. One Golden Legendary Treasure might be acceptable, but three? If it werent for Human Civilization, they would certainly have contended for first place! However, those truly significant ministers did not harbor such superficial thoughts. They were filled with half amazement and half relief. If it werent for Human Civilization, even if they could have survived this crisis, they would have had to pay a terrible price. And now, there was no doubt a greater hope to get through it. Besides, the way Human Civilization conducted itself was also a stroke of luck for them. Not only the Empress could feel the terrifying power contained within the mark on Kong Zhaoxias hand. Even with its intermittent manifestation, it had already caused some to break out in a cold sweat. The President of Human Civilization is indeed worthy of the name of the strongest Chosen One. At this moment, the Empress spoke, and instantly, the entire place fell silent, everyone could hear her voice, Losing to such a person, I am sincerely convinced. Suddenly, everyone fell to their knees, saluting in silence. Even with the unrest in their hearts, they knew when the Empress herself uttered such words, the hierarchy was established. Now that the hierarchy is set, the Empress slowly rose to her feet, her gaze fixed on the void, it should permit me to pay homage. This statement left most of the civil and military officials present somewhat bewildered. Only a few who seemed to have an inkling had a change in their expressions. The next moment, a mighty Suppression gradually solidified from the void, with Shen Hao seated on the Emperors Throne, emerging in the empty space! He had been observing this place all along, knowing it was time for him to make an appearance as soon as the other party spoke. In just an instant, everyone, whether they were powerful Qi Refiners capable of Calling the Wind and Rain, or Qi and Blood Martial Artists who could carve mountains and divert rivers, felt an indescribable force of Suppression. Some who originally tried to raise their heads now bowed even lower, their hearts filled with shock, not daring to make a single move! Kong Zhaoxia had said so much earlier, only allowing them to feel the strength of the other party on paper, but only when he actually made his presence did they truly understand the weight of that paper data! If their Empress was Heaven Chosen Son, then this person was nothing less than a manifestation of Heavenly Dao! Having him as the leader was undoubtedly the natural order of things. The only one in the room who dared to look Shen Hao in the eye was Xi Qing, the Empress. She too was bearing the tremendous pressure, even drenched in sweat, but there seemed to be a phoenix shadow emerging from her, and she still held on. This slightly surprised Shen Hao. He certainly wasnt using his full power at the moment, but even so, it wasnt easy to meet his gaze given the gap in status and strength. Indeed, a Golden Legendary Talent, Shen Hao said, focusing on the phoenix shadow, seemingly confirming something. Statistically, among a million Chosen Ones, only one would possess a Golden Legendary Talent, and this was the first time he had seen one. The next moment, the Dominator Domain expanded, enveloping everyone. The pressure on Xi Qing suddenly lessened. They cant hear our conversation, Shen Hao said calmly, stroking Little Kong in his arms, You can be more relaxed. Compared to maintaining your imperial demeanor, this will be more conducive to communication. Xi Qing fell silent for a moment, then sat back down in her chair and even rolled up her sleeves, her demeanor changing completely, It seems I guessed right, you really are someone similar to me. Similar in what way? Shen Hao raised an eyebrow. Forced into power. Xi Qing lifted her gaze to look at him. The Great Yan people were indeed very similar to humans, apart from slightly larger eyes, silver hair, and somewhat faded pupils, there were hardly any noticeable differences. They were the most human-like of all civilizations encountered so far. Even the helplessness of the moment was conveyed clearly. I never wanted to be Empress. I belonged to the free and unfettered Jianghu, but under the threat of the Civilization Trial, no one had a choice, including me. To save my world, I had to take this position, because only I could unify the world in the shortest possible time, Xi Qings eyes seemed to sigh, I had no choice; I imagine you didnt, either. So, it is, Shen Hao said with a slight smile before shaking his head, However, there are differences, because becoming the savior of a civilization was my choice. Xi Qing fell into silence again, looking at the Chosen One seated on the Emperors Throne in front of her, seemingly understanding something, and did not disguise her envy. She hated being restrained. Whether it was the family constraints of her youth or now the whole Immortal Dynasty, they all gave her an indescribable sense of confinement. If only you were from my Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, Xi Qing said with a touch of disappointment, then her expression turned serious, But either way, since Im sitting here, I must consider my subjects. An alliance is possible, and its also possible for it to be led by you, but we will not be cannon fodder on the battlefield, and we must have the right to share in the spoils of war. Moreover, the alliance should extend beyond warfare; we need to establish trade, especially for goods from high-level stores. Xi Qing was well aware that an alliance with Human Civilization was inevitably beneficial. But she was also clear. After unifying her world, the confidence of everyone in the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty had reached an unprecedented level. This confidence was advantageous when facing the Civilization Trial, but in facing a more powerful civilization, it became a disadvantage. Even she, the Empress, could not suppress it. This was why she hadnt previously been proactive in establishing relations with Human Civilizationthe mentality of the court officials wasnt suitable for facing Human Civilization. Even facing the current crisis, if she wanted to ally, she had to conduct a paper comparison in front of everyone. Being an Emperor was not easy; Shen Hao was an exception. All of that can be promised, Shen Hao nodded slightly, The immediate priority is to suppress the Undead of the Desert Tower Civilization. That situation is the most severe. How many troops can you spare while ensuring your own safety? At most one hundred million, Xi Qing answered quickly, but there was obvious worry in her brows, But the Undead Army can move freely through the Undead World, and thats the biggest difficulty. If we send an army to the Desert Tower Civilization and the Undead gather, launching a surprise attack on my Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, the losses would be catastrophic. The importance of mobility in warfare need not be overstated. The Undead held an absolute advantage in this respect. Being interconnected, the Undead could employ a multitude of tactics. If they really resorted to guerilla warfare, the threat would be immense. Not to mention currently, the number of Undead in the Desert Tower Civilization slightly diminished, while those near the Louis people significantly increased. Clearly, this was because Shen Hao had appeared in the Desert Tower Civilization, restricting the Undeads movements to some extent. After all, the growth of new Undead required time. And this precious time was actually the biggest lifeline of this Trial. Eliminating the two billion strongest Undead originating from the Wing Sky Human Mother Planet would significantly reduce the pressure on each civilization until the emergence of new, more numerous Undead posed a renewed threat. So, after pondering for a moment, Shen Hao said, Lets start with one hundred million. I will provide transport spaceships to support the Desert Tower Civilization. When it comes to mobility, we actually wont be too far behind, and the Level 25 Mall isnt far away either. Level 25 Xi Qing obviously breathed a sigh of relief, So thats it, I didnt really understand the performance of a store of that level. She paused, then looked up at Shen Hao, apparently because he spoke casually, and could not help but ask: How exactly do you manage to obtain so many points? Her store level had also reached Level 19, and it wasnt far from Level 20. She thought she was doing quite well. But the gap between her and the person in front of her was just too great. Chapter 204 - 204: Military God of Great Yan Chapter 204: Chapter 204: Military God of Great Yan This was just like what happened with the original Supreme Sage. When the gap became incomprehensible, even knowing it must be a secret, they would still ask. Even if its knowledge they couldnt utilize, at least it would deepen their understanding of the Civilization Trial. However, Shen Hao didnt answer. In the past, he might have casually explained it as being related to his own Mythical Talent, but in reality, there was no need to explain. This time, although the Alliance is nominally between our two civilizations, in reality, all species participating in the Civilization Trial will be involved, Shen Hao said. Its significant and, if all goes as expected, its probably going to be the last war of this Civilization Trial. ... Xi Qing nodded silently. Indeed, it was so. This also made her realize that no matter the outcome, it was highly likely that she would never see this powerful Chosen One again. She had her own civilization, and he had his. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This awareness caused Xi Qing a slight disappointment; in the brutal Civilization Trial, a strong and known ally was incredibly precious. Especially one as formidable as this. Yet, this emotion was fleeting. Once everything returned to normal, Shen Haos figure had disappeared, but everyone knew that he must have communicated with their Empress just now. The outcome seemed to have been decided. That was indeed the case, as Xi Qing returned to her throne and swiftly issued a series of orders. To pull troops and join the Expeditionary Army organized by Human Civilization. Kong Zhaoxia also received instructions from Shen Hao. She was to manage the diplomatic affairs with the Great Yan Civilization, and Shen Hao would send his team to her, ensuring that communication between the two civilizations remained smooth. Meanwhile, Shen Hao returned to the Desert Tower Mother Planet and started to gain points at full strength. Going to the battlefield to earn points personally had seemed like a thing of the distant past, but at this moment, he indeed needed more points to meet the requirements of Level 25. That was two trillion. Moreover, the army of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty needed to be assembled, and military equipment had to be readied. Human Civilization had to do the same, and the Louis Civilization was not yet fully under control. The Sky Spirit Civilization had its own troubles still unresolved and had to quickly build Underground Cities to withstand the surprise attacks of the Undead. All of these took time. At this point, the only thing Shen Hao could do was to reduce the initial number of two billion strong Undead as much as possible with his strength. The Undead had seemingly become smarter, always engaging in guerrilla warfare, and even someone as powerful as Shen Hao found it difficult to fully exercise his personal power. Clearly, this final battle had to rely on the strength of entire civilizations. However, it wasnt all bad news. Apart from solving the massive points issue brought about by these Undead, Shen Hao discovered that helping other civilizations build Underground Cities could also earn points! Indeed, when he dispatched the Senya people to help the Sky Spirit Civilization build Underground Cities, each successful construction brought a good number of points. This must be because helping other civilizations resist the cold tide is, in fact, indirectly helping ones own civilization, Shen Hao easily guessed the logic behind it. This Civilization Trial, although it heightened competition between civilizations through the ranking system, its inherent rule was cooperation. Perhaps, this is one of the reasons why the difficulty was so daunting. -This was a type that required the cooperative effort of different civilizations in order to stand a chance. Fortunately, cooperation has been achieved to some extent now, Shen Hao murmured to himself. And indeed, it had. Apart from the Great Yan Civilization, all other civilizations were now under the control of Human Civilization, and the Great Yan Civilization had also become an alliance of Human Civilization, even agreeing to be led by it. At this moment, all civilizations participating in the Civilization Trial had essentially ceased their infighting. All focus, all power, could now be directed into the Trial itself. Speed up! Shen Hao issued the order once more. All sides prepared and increased efficiency yet again. The army that Human Civilization needed to integrate was also a vast number. Just the Mongolians could muster an elite force totaling 80 million. Added to the humans own army, which had recruited 50 million, and various types of equipment, levels, and technology, there was no lack of strength. The Sky Spirit Civilization had scraped together 30 million people, with an average Level of 7. That made 160 million people. And that was just the main force. That didnt include the associated logistics, nor the slightly weaker reserve forces. It amounted to the strongest, most elite forces Human Civilization could muster. At the same time, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty was also actively preparing. A total of one billion official soldiers were called up, reaching two-thirds of the Great Yan Immortal Dynastys total military force. Leading them was a Marshal named Mu Zhan. In the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, Mu Zhan was known as the Military God, having lived for over four hundred years. Many even attributed the previous period of decline in the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty to Mu Zhans weakening vitality. Had he been in good health at that time, the dynasty, no matter what, would not have faced rebellion. Indeed, the fact that Xi Qing was able to compel the previous Emperor to abdicate and become the Empress, apart from her own talent and strength, was largely because she had the support of this Military God. Chapter 205 - 204: Great Yan Military God_2 Chapter 205: Chapter 204: Great Yan Military God_2 ` It is said that in the beginning, Mu Zhan did not think a woman who was merely a Hero could become an Emperor. But in the end, he was still convinced by Xi Qing. Many rumors circulated, some claimed that Xi Qing, with her own power, defeated the rejuvenated Military God one-on-one, others said Xi Qing had discussed the ways of the world and gained his acknowledgment, and there were even whispers that Xi Qing promised great benefits to get the Military God to yield. Regardless of the version, Mu Zhans strength and status were always prominent. Just this name alone, within the entire Great Yan Immortal Dynastys military, is a living legend! ... However, the actual reason was not that complicated. Mu Zhan simply saw Hope in Xi Qing. Yes, Hope. He was loyal to the Great Yan, his love was also for the Great Yan, not the Royal Family, serving the previous Emperors was only because they were the stable foundation of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, and in the last Trial, Xi Qing was the only choice to ensure the continuation of Great Yan. So, he actually did not hesitate much at all. The same goes for now. Mu Zhan could see very clearly that the current alliance with Human Civilization was the only choice for the entire Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. After receiving the appointment from Xi Qing, he donned his War Armor and arrived at his central command tent, which he had used for hundreds of years and even refined into a Magic Treasure, from where orders were continuously issued, organizing this immensely vast Legion into orderly operation. Marshal. A subordinate general walked into the tent signifying the authority of the Military God and bowed as he said, The Human Civilizations General team has arrived. Let them in, Mu Zhan said in an unchanged tone, but with a deep voice. A moment later, Yang Jun led a dozen commanders, also in military attire, into the tent. Their first glance was captured by Mu Zhan. This was an older man than expected, his face lined with wrinkles, just the face alone looked as old as centenarians from Human Civilizations past. But, in stark contrast to his aged face was his burly figure. Even in War Armor, one could feel the overwhelming power contained within that towering frame, which even surprised Yang Jun to some degree. As one of Shen Haos earliest direct subordinates, Yang Jun had ample confidence in his own strength. He was certainly among the top echelon of Human Civilization, next only to the President. His Level had even reached Level 18! But at this moment, he vividly felt the presence of this man before him exerting no small pressure on him. His Level was surely no weaker than his own, but the authority forged from hundreds of years of military service was something young Yang Jun simply couldnt compare with. In fact, at this moment, Mu Zhan too was observing Yang Jun. Although his expression remained unreadable, he felt both surprised and a bit puzzled internally. The surprise was due to the strength of Yang Jun, which Mu Zhan could also sense as a threat emanating from him. That was an instinct honed through countless trials. This mans strength, although not as experienced as him, gave him a sense of extreme danger, evidently carrying an extraordinary ace up his sleeve. The puzzlement, however, stemmed from Yang Juns demeanor. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With just one glance, he could tell this was a strong Soldier, not a strong General. Yet, despite his mind brimming with thoughts, Mu Zhan still stood up. Welcome, Generals, Mu Zhan said in a deep voice, According to the Alliance, the Alliance will be led by Human Civilization. I would like to know who the Main General is, please take a seat. As he spoke, the expressions of many Great Yan Generals in attendance changed. While no one said anything, the looks they cast at Yang Jun and his peers turned sharp, carrying with them an invisible pressure. ` The covenant does indeed specify that this alliance war is to be led by Human Civilization, but evidently, they only recognize the Military God! Faced with this situation, Yang Jun wasnt too surprised. It seems that Marshal Mu doesnt fully understand our military system yet, Yang Jun glanced at everyone around him and said, In this war, theres only one supreme Main General, and thats the President. However, the President isnt a military commander and hence wont directly intervene in military operations. Under the President, various military authorities will be coordinated and allocated, with decisions made by the Command Center. You mean theres no supreme commander? Mu Zhan understood Yang Juns words, seeming to be somewhat surprised. Exactly, Yang Jun nodded, Thats because the war environment of Civilization Trial actually exceeds all our past experiences. Even General Mu has never experienced such warfare, has he? I understand your point, Mu Zhan pondered and nodded slightly, Indeed, this war is completely different from previous ones. Rather than blindly trusting in an individuals ability, its better to pool our wisdom, Yang Jun went on, If conflicting opinions arise between us, there are three options: first, vote to decide; second, report to the President. In fact, under the assistance of multiple parties, the majority of situations can maintain consensus. After all, outstanding military command thoughts always connect with one another. The general direction is often clearly evident. At most, there are differences in the details, which require more people to refine together. Moreover, they now have Fiora. All decisions made are subjected to Fioras rapid simulation calculations to get a rough prediction of the outcome. Although it isnt 100% accurate, its unlikely for major problems to arise. If any unforeseen situations do occur, then Shen Hao will need to step in. With such a terrifyingly powerful individual at their disposal, although he cannot resolve the crisis alone, turning the tide at critical moments is still within his reach. Therefore, Shen Hao still holds the position of the Main General with the highest authority. Generally speaking, Shen Hao does not interfere with military command at will, but once a divergence arises, his decisions take priority over the entire Command Center. It was just like the last Desert Tower war. In the Desert Tower war, the Command Center believed the objective of the war had been achieved and there was no need to continue risking an advance to the Desert Tower Civilizations Mother Planet. However, Shen Hao made a judgment on his own, confident that with the spaceship and his Teleportation ability, he could suppress the entire Desert Tower Civilization. In the end, it was proven that Shen Hao indeed accomplished this. All these factors together have formed a unique military command system that doesnt comply with the past or common sense but fits the present situation perfectly. At this moment, aside from Mu Zhan, the rest of the generals found this all unbelievable and even quite absurd. Report to Marshal! a general couldnt help but stand up, To let someone who isnt a general, with no military leadership ability, assume the role of Main General, isnt this turning the war into a joke? Exactly, someone also agreed, The soldiers will question the military orders. My Great Yan has invested over a hundred million fine young men; how can this be childs play! Why not let the Marshal take the position of Main General? The Marshal is known as the Military God in our Great Yan, undefeated in battle! There is a proven track record! The tones of these generals werent sharp, even quite polite, but Yang Jun and the many commanders behind him could see doubt and concern in their eyes. This is the difference in perception. Before Yang Jun and his team arrived, the Analysis Department had actually predicted this issue. After all, while the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty may be powerful, their strength lies in power, not thought. Their thinking has not truly opened up and is still constrained by the framework of civilization. This point is evident because they had never considered making contact with other civilizations. Human Civilization, on the other hand, sought to observe and make contact with other civilizations at the first opportunity. In contrast, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty only thought about solving their own crises and remained wary of outsiders. Such differences in perception and culture are bound to cause certain difficulties for the Alliance. Chapter 206 - 205: Take a Good Look at Human Civilization Chapter 206: Chapter 205: Take a Good Look at Human Civilization In the eyes of the Analysis Department, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty was essentially a feudal dynasty with extraordinary power, whose ideologies had yet to open up, let alone its peoples wisdom. Before the Civilization Trial began, this civilization had remained unchanged for thousands of years. Unless one day they broadened their horizons and sparked new thoughts, this entire civilization would merely continue to cycle through another thousand, ten thousand years. Therefore, facing the questions and concerns of these people at this moment, Yang Jun was not annoyed. This was all within expectations. It seems you havent truly grasped the concept of different civilizations, ... Yang Jun spoke again, his voice loud, easily suppressing everyone elses. He did not look at others but stared at Mu Zhan in front of him, continuing to speak: Our histories, cultures, and perceptions are all different. This difference is not like the disparities within your civilization among various species, but is far greater. Thus, disagreement is inevitable. Your current opposition was already expected by your empress, and conclusions had long been made. Mu Zhan was silent. He recalled the scene when the empress had summoned him before the envoys arrival. The current crisis cannot be handled by ourselves alone, the empress had said, her expression somber. These undead come from other civilizations, but we know too little about them. How many people do they have, what is their strength, how many have died? We practically know nothing, so an alliance is necessary. However, I am worried that the alliance might face severe disagreements and even conflicts, after all, there are too many differences between civilizations. Wasnt the scene before him exactly what the empress had feared? The alliance had not even officially started, yet disputes had already arisen over the fundamental issue of command. It was because she had anticipated this that the empress had preemptively thrown out the notion of primary and secondary at the banquet. Mu Zhan slowly exhaled. In fact, he had heard some voices, some dissatisfaction with the empress, especially among the military. Many believed that it was disgraceful for Great Yan to allow another civilization to lead based merely on the envoys words. After all, the empress did not ascend to her throne through military achievements but through strength, public support, and her backers. But Mu Zhan knew this was extremely dangerous. The savagery of the Civilization Trial was far beyond his expectations; this great catastrophe could not tolerate any internal strife. For Great Yan, he had to stand firmly by the empresss side. He closed his eyes briefly, and when he reopened them, Mu Zhan had made his decision, even resolutely so. Even though he was also uneasy about the leading capabilities of the strongest Chosen One and could not understand the military system of human civilization, now he had only one choice left. From the moment I joined the military to become a Great Yan Soldier, I have never defied an imperial order, he declared, scanning the room with a sharp gaze. Today will not be an exception. Should there be any objections, they must be raised in the imperial court! These words, which initially faced some unrest among the many generals, now revealed incredulous expressions. But facing this legendary Military God, everyone bowed their heads. Such was his authority. Seeing this, Yang Jun also breathed a sigh of relief. The Analysis Department certainly would not miss analyzing this Military God, whose personality traits were very clear and straightforwardin this situation, he would absolutely not contradict the empress. It could be said that such a commanding figure, if not already debilitated and near death at the beginning of the Civilization Trial, would have been pushed to the throne by others behind him even if he did not wish it so. It can only be said that in the Civilization Trial, every civilizations path cannot avoid coincidences; human civilization is no exception. The emergence of the president was a coincidence, yet it had forcefully taken human civilization down a completely different path. Collecting his thoughts, Yang Jun observed the generals around him who might have obeyed in action but were surely not convinced in their hearts, and then he declared solemnly, In that case, I announce the first rule of commandwithin their own channels, everyone may speak freely within their jurisdiction. Suddenly, everyone turned their gazes sharply towards him. The astonishment in their eyes was beyond words. Speak freely? Having already secured the command, and with Marshal Mu Zhans recognition, they had to obey unless they wished to defy military orders. In such circumstances, he still allowed them to advise freely? Was he not afraid of chaos in the military camp? Even Mu Zhan was staring intently at this moment. He was becoming increasingly puzzled by what the other side intended in this battle. Lets now proceed with the distribution of duties, Yang Jun said, not planning to explain much further. More words would not be clearer than actual performance. The current military system, summarized by countless individuals from the Analysis Department according to the characteristics of war, naturally had its superior institutional advantages, believing it enough to shock these feudal era generals in actual performance. After all, when facing a distinctly different style of warfare, the greatest feature of this system was its flexibility and variability. The powers and systems were quickly allocated. Soon, five chairs were brought over. Yang Jun, Mu Zhan, Jokah from the Senya Clan, a Mongolian Clan general named Ji Tian, and a Sage named Ashar from the Sky Spirit Civilization. These five people were the commanders in the headquarters, second only to Shen Hao. The President has ordered us to head to the Desert Tower Mother Planet to escort the migration of the Desert Tower People, Yang Jun took the lead in delivering Shen Haos orders, waved his hand, and a planet appeared in front of them. The surface area of the Desert Tower Mother Planet was approximately 1.7 times that of the Human Mother Planet, much smaller compared to the three largest planetsSky Spirit Planet, Great Yan Planet, and Wing Sky Planet. Currently, there are still 13.5 billion people left on the Mother Planet, of which 3.2 billion have already been transferred to the Sky Spirit Planet, Yang Jun continued to share some crucial information, while distributing access to detailed intelligence according to the commanders levels, The number of Undead is not particularly high, with a regular deployment of around 300 million, scattered in various locations for guerilla warfare, now causing the deaths of over 300 million people each day The Undead possessed considerable intelligence; these days, the Desert Tower People and Louis People alone had suffered over three billion deaths. This was because they were restrained by Shen Hao. Without Shen Hao, with the Undead rampaging and slaughtering unbridled, there would be deaths of over ten billion in a day, just like before! Yet these billions of newly spawned Undead had not appeared on the battlefield. Clearly, they were all hiding. The likely hiding places were the Wing Sky Mother Planet, and the Mother Planets of the Mongolian planet as well. The concentration of yin energy in the Undead World of the Wing Sky Mother Planet was only one-third that of the Human Civilization, and the growth rate of the Undead wasnt considered fast, but the sheer quantity was overwhelming. According to previous findings, when a sufficient number of Undead gathered together, the concentration of yin energy would also accumulate, accelerating the enhancement of the Undeads strength. Moreover, the Wing Sky Mother Planet was simply too vast. There wasnt even a concept of surface area to speak of; not to mention billions, even tens of billions dispersed across it would seem extremely sparse. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Hao had taken time to visit recently and, after searching for a long time, managed to kill only several million Undead. Clearly, to resolve these Undead, it was necessary to have a sufficient number of legions! Right now, even a combined force of 2.6 billion legions was considered small. These were all elite, but after resolving that batch of powerful Undead, to quickly round up the newly spawned ones, at least tens of billions of legions would be needed! All sorts of intelligence information were gathered onto a small terminal in the hands of many generals, and from the beginning of their review, their expressions were constantly in shock. It was too vast, too complicated! Whether it was the current situation of the Desert Tower Civilization, the conditions of the Wing Sky Mother Planet, or the various investigations, analyses, speculations, and even recommendations inserted by Human Civilization, it all contained too many things far beyond their understanding that they couldnt comprehend for the time being. Mu Zhan observed the reactions of these people, his expression growing increasingly grave. Commander Yang is right, he finally spoke, Such a war is indeed very unfamiliar to us; past experiences are utterly useless. If this had been said before, Mu Zhans statement would have caused a huge stir in the military tent. Many who had mythologized the Military God, even blindly worshipping him, simply could not accept Mu Zhan seemingly belittling himself. But now, these generals merely turned pale and dared not make a sound. Clearly, their self-confidence had been impacted. There certainly are differences, but to say utterly useless, thats not quite the case, Yang Jun spoke up at this moment, At least once on the battlefield, what needs to be done remains the same, that is to annihilate the enemy! Exactly! Many generals started to regain their composure at this time. They thought of the powers they were assigned. It was not about commanding from an overall perspective, but about eliminating Undead on the battlefield! With this thought, things seemed much simpler. To receive orders, go to the battlefield, and then annihilate all the Undead, not needing to worry about anything else! Each to their own duty, each to their strength, Mu Zhan also sighed internally, Such a simple statement, yet executed to such an extreme. He was beginning to understand this system now. The principles were actually the same. But the manner of execution was radically different. It must be said, Mu Zhan was somewhat shaken inside. Now looking at Yang Jun, his mindset had quietly changed. Human Civilization was indeed stronger than theirs, this strength was not only manifested in power but also in perception, perhaps, their Great Yan Civilization must break free from the past glory to take a good look at other civilizations, especially a powerful civilization like Human Civilization! Chapter 207 - 206: Arriving at the Battle Zone! Chapter 207: Chapter 206: Arriving at the Battle Zone! Following some of the discussions, Yang Jun and the others also sensed the change in Mu Zhan. He became more cautious, more deeply thoughtful, his questions more precise, and his suggestions increasingly accurate. Although many aspects still carried the imprint of past ways of thinking, the change and recognition alone were enough to astonish Yang Jun and his companions. It could only be said that he indeed deserved to be at the pinnacle of a civilization. Without the Civilization Trial, without contact with other civilizations, perhaps he would never have broken free from the confines of his thoughts until death. But now, he had done so. ... The Civilization Trial was both a disaster and indeed a stage on which a civilization and individuals could truly shine. Mu Zhan was not the only one; Yang Jun himself found this to be true as well. And at this time, a voice suddenly emerged at the command center. The Store Level has been raised to Level 25. There are large transport spaceships available, and after retrofitting, one can accommodate twelve million soldiers, said Shen Haos voice. I have already purchased five and placed them in orbit above the Great Yan Planet. We can depart with the full army. Yes! Yang Jun was the first to react, looking solemn. Mu Zhan acknowledges the command, Mu Zhan also came back to his senses, standing up and kneeling on one knee towards the emptiness. This was an acknowledgement of Shen Haos position as marshal, and it was also for all the subordinates to see, as well as the soldiers throughout the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. In fact, Shen Hao had been paying attention to them. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, if Yang Jun really couldnt keep the Great Yan Army in line, Shen Hao would still need to save the situation. But the results were quite satisfying. Especially with regard to Mu Zhan, the Military God. In any civilization, those who are loyal to the civilization and the people are always recognized and respected. However, Shen Hao did not say too much. After sending the spaceships, he proceeded to inspect the products in the Level 25 Mall. Perhaps it was because the Store Level represented a higher tier of civilization, but each upgrade had become significantly noticeable. Take the transport spaceships, for example. Even the basic white transport spaceship of this level had performance parameters that completely surpassed the Purple Epic Level 20 mother ship previously obtained. The maximum travel speed could reach 4 percent of the speed of light, and more importantly, the acceleration efficiency had nearly doubled. Shen Hao had Fiora calculate it, and using this kind of spaceship to transport troops from the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, it would take only six hours to reach the Desert Tower Mother Planet. To go to the nearer Louiss Mother Planet, it would take only three and a half hours. This time, this efficiency, was incredibly important! Although it still could not match the efficiency of the Undead who could freely shuttle between different planetary Undead Worlds, it was close enough to keep up. Even the efficiency of transporting the Desert Tower People would be improved several times over! Based on the current information, what is the probability of achieving final victory? Shen Hao asked Fiora. Ninety-four point seven eight percent, Fiora provided a high figure. It did not exceed Shen Haos expectations. His goal had always been not just to win but to win impressively, to minimize losses, and to prepare for the next Trial. Have them improve their efficiency further, Shen Hao ordered again. This was not the first time he had urged this. At this moment, time was life, was efficiency. Clearly, Shen Haos commands were effective. The topic in the command center shifted to the transportation process, and when the data of the spaceship was displayed before everyone in the command center, these Great Yan generals were utterly stunned. Their understanding of interstellar distances was insufficient, but they had a clear understanding of the vast expanse of Great Yan territory. To only need a mere minute to circle the entire Great Yan Planet with twelve million soldiers from outer space? The military significance of this capability was enough to cause these men to break out in cold sweats. If Human Civilization were the enemy, the Capital City would fall directly without even requiring the strongest Chosen One to take action, and the Empress would be captured in an instant! After all, they would be unable to concentrate their forces to defend the Capital City in such a short period of time. Technology, huh? Mu Zhan muttered to himself. The Empresss Store also had technologyit seemed to be a fundamental path that all civilizations possessed. This alone was sufficient to illustrate its importance. However, previously, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty lacked communication with other civilizations and was unaware of this fact. Therefore, after learning about it from Human Civilization and after witnessing the performance data of the spaceships, the value he placed on technology surged in his heart. Not only did Human Civilization need their foundational knowledge on the Cultivation Path, but they also needed the technological base of Human Civilization! At this moment, Mu Zhan even hoped that the Trial could last a bit longer. They had so much to change, so much to learn. However, in the face of the Civilization Trial, no civilization could afford the luxury of deliberate delay, not even Shen Hao. He knew from the beginning that any complacency or underestimation of the Civilization Trial was extremely dangerous. Under his will, the Great Yan Army began to operate at high speed. All the soldiers, carrying their equipment and rations, stepped onto the massive spaceships before their eyes. For them, knowing they were about to head to a battlefield in another world was enough. However, the generals were clearly not so composed. Zhu Wu was one of them. He was a third-ranked general of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, capable of commanding a million alone, a prominent Great General throughout the Immortal Dynasty, whose status was exalted and whose power was formidable after countless battles. But at this moment, as he felt the spaceship taking off at an indescribable speed, the unease in his heart was unrelieved. The main reason was everything he had witnessed in the command center the day before. This war had too many unknowns. He blinked, and suddenly, a frame was projected onto his eyes. These were special invisible contact lenses connected to their personal terminals. Each general had one, ensuring they could keep in contact with the command center at all times. Even now, they were still part of the command center. In the channel named 13th Combat Zone, there were not only his colleagues but also the allies of Human Civilization. At this moment, they were seeing messages being sent by the allies of Human Civilization. Human 125th Army will arrive at the combat zone in one hour and twenty-four minutes. Mongolian 357th Corps will arrive at the combat zone in one hour and thirty-three minutes. Sky Spirit 147th Army Apart from these messages, a shared location also showed countless spaceships rapidly approaching the planet that was encased in ice. Clicking on the portraits of the commanders of these armies even allowed viewing of more detailed information. It included the remaining troop strength and the primary armaments! Zhu Wu had never experienced anything like this, but he knew all too well what it meant to be able to know the positions and strength of allies so clearly and timely on the battlefield! Zhu Wu took a deep breath. He, too, somewhat awkwardly posted the information about his own army. Great Yan 098 Corps will arrive at the combat zone in five hours and thirty-six minutes. This included the number of soldiers under his command, their primary abilities, and the main military equipmentall of which he wrote down. He was not the first one; other generals of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty did the same in the channel. As he viewed each message, Zhu Wus previously uneasy heart gradually settled. He indeed was not quite adapted to this kind of warfare, yet the allies started to give him an extremely reliable feeling. Even though he, too, was initially an active opponent of Human Civilization leading the war. Victory will belong to Her Majesty, belong to Great Yan, belong to the Allies. Zhu Wu closed his eyes and sat down cross-legged, adjusting his state. The hours passed quickly, and he arrived soon. The moment the command came through his personal terminal, Zhu Wus eyes snapped open. Orders received, form the Xuanwu Formation! Yes! As the order was given, his million soldiers quickly formed a special military formation aboard the spaceship. Powerful auras swirled around Zhu Wu. Though not yet activated, at this moment, his aura and the entire formation were connected with his million soldiers. This was one of the most powerful military techniques of Great Yan! Zhu Wu had learned from the channel that the allies who arrived before him were being besieged by the Undead, the battle had started, and his orders were to head to one of the locations to provide support! The transport spaceship had already activated its protective barrier, and Zhu Wu, leading his million-strong army, moved to the hatch. As the hatch opened, a howling cold wind swept in. The temperature plummeted. But none of the soldiers reacted much; their armor was forged magic treasures, with strong features against the cold. However, as they adjusted to the blizzard and saw the situation below, the originally stable army showed some unrest. What they saw was thunder roaring, fire raging, and various terrifying powers madly unleashing across the land. In the air as well, countless flying objects shuttled back and forth; swathes of Undead danced in the sky, and in some places, clusters of Undead were visible, exuding a terrifying aura! This was the battlefield! Zhu Wu, after a brief moment of daze, quickly came to his senses. Because his personal terminal had directly marked his defense area for him. Follow me, the General! Charge! Zhu Wu drew his sword, his mighty spiritual power covering the entire army in an instant. He then led them in an orderly leap down, each soldier with a Level 7 or higher, utilizing magic treasures to achieve short-term void flight. Not to mention that now the formation was complete, and the spiritual power and vitality of everyone were interconnected. Even midair, they remained orderly and strictly obedient! However, the moment they jumped from the spaceship, a terrifying aura accompanied by countless cold, wailing Undead suddenly surged near them. An ambush? Zhu Wus expression changed. Chapter 208 - 207: The Unfathomable Depths of Human Civilization! Chapter 208: Chapter 207: The Unfathomable Depths of Human Civilization! It was indeed an ambush; the number of Undead that suddenly appeared near this Great Yan Army reached three to four million, with the strength of the central Ghost King reaching Level 19! The true overwhelming yin energy howled towards them, nearly submerging the entire legion. Even Zhu Wu, with his formidable power, bolstered by the vital energy of a million warriors, felt a bone-chilling cold at this moment. It was as if the whole world had turned into Evil Spirits, and all that met the eye were swarming Dead Souls. They couldnt hold them back! After Zhu Wu saw the situation clearly, endless sorrow and anger surged in his heart. ... Dying on the battlefield was nothing to a soldier like him, but the war had been unclear from the start. Moreover, according to his past knowledge, falling into encirclement and traps upon entering the battlefield signified defeat that was not his fault! It was the fault of the military order that sent him here! In other words, it was the fault of the commander! Zhu Wu seemed to think of something. While resisting with all his might, he roared into his own communication channel, Im surrounded by an ambush, the enemy outnumbers us several times over! He no longer cared about surviving, nor did he expect reinforcements. Just now, he saw that the entire area was in chaos; no one could support them. He spoke out at this time only in the hope of warning his comrades! The ways of Human Civilization were indeed ineffective! Please report to Her Highness the Empress on my behalf, Zhu Wu will lead his troops and fight to the death, loyal to her and to Great Yan! Zhu Wu continued, his voice filled with heroic tragedy. Other Great Yan generals in the same channel were all moved by his words. Especially those who had not yet reached the battlefield. The command center of Human Civilization had actually sent them straight into a trap? For a time, many were indignant. However, before they could speak out, another voice appeared in the channel first. No, its the enemy who has fallen into the trap, said Yang Jun, who was also on his way to the battlefield, keeping an eye on the overall situation, including this one. Zhu Wu seemed to have trouble believing it. He was sure there was no Alliance nearby, and besides, only the Undead capable of traveling freely to different planets could appear in such a sudden manner! But just as Zhu Wu was about to say something else, a tremendous roar silenced all his words! Golden lightning erupted in a flash, turning the entire world into a sea of gold! Not just Zhu Wu, but even the million-strong Great Yan Army behind him were completely stunned at this moment. They too had already fallen into despair and fear, believing they had walked into a trap, that they would face a bloody battle, and then perish as an entire army. Yet the scene unfolding before them was even more shocking than the arrival of the Undead a moment ago! It completely exceeded the understanding of everyone present. What kind of masterful technique, what kind of methods, could achieve this? In every battle zone, there are direct subordinates of the President, Yang Juns voice came once more through Zhu Wus channel. Dont worry about the Undead converging together. They might think they have an opportunity, but in fact, there are no strategic gaps. After a few more tries, they wont ambush the transport ships again. Yes, the descent of the transport ships seemed like a good moment to ambush. But in reality, it was only a ruse. Shen Hao was currently presiding in person! Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this time, Zhu Wu was at a loss for words. The Undead that had been everywhere just now had been swept away, and the vast battlefield once again lay before him. The Desert Tower Peoples cities were continuously relocating their populations, and his mission had not changed in the slightesthe was to delve into the Undead World, safeguard one side of this city, and prevent the invasion of the Undead. The ambush just now was as if it had never happened. It was not until he finally came to his senses, continuing to lead his troops to their designated position while listening to the inquiries of his comrades in the channel, and recalling his own doubts and despair just moments ago, that he felt a flush creeping onto his face. He wished he had not spoken those words just now. But now, after informing his comrades, he couldnt help but ask, Such strength is not comparable to the Second Stage. Does your civilization really have a Third Stage powerhouse in every battle zone? As he spoke, his voice involuntarily wavered. That was the Third Stage! Just one person could directly threaten Her Highness the Empress of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty! There was one in every battle zone? If he remembered correctly, there were a total of one hundred sixty-seven battle zones! Its a long story, a Human Civilization commander spoke up. Focus on the battlefield for now. Do not get distracted; youll have the chance to learn more later. Yes, Zhu Wu unconsciously responded. But once he realized what he had done, he didnt correct himself; instead, he took a deep breath and looked again at the vast battlefield. Before, everything seemed chaotic and beyond comprehension. But now, in this chaos, there seemed to be a sense of order after all. Zhu Wu knew that he was beginning to trust the command of this ally. In the face of utter desperation, there was a moment of swift reversal. The strength and tactics of Human Civilization were indeed unfathomable! Fellow warriors, follow me into battle! Zhu Wu led his equally impassioned legion into their own battlefield. At the same time, Yang Jun spoke on a separate channel for Human Civilization, Once this news spreads, the Great Yan Army will trust us even more, and some command strategies can be bolder. Indeed, we dont need to promote it deliberately. Zhu Wu will help spread the news for us, came the voice from the Analysis Department over the channel. This military command, for Human Civilization, naturally involved multifaceted considerations, treated with the utmost caution. And it wasnt just about the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. It also involved the many species that had joined Human Civilization. Although they all recognized the power of Human Civilization, this recognition was largely based on the personal power of the President. Recognition of military intelligence could only be established through victory. Therefore, the pressure on the various command and analysis departments for this battle was immense. They did a lot of work behind the scenes, and with Fioras help, they considered almost every potential scenario, including the initial distrust of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. The cautious approach to command at the start was aimed at demonstrating strength and gradually establishing authority. And now, it was working very well. Even if it was still with the aid of the Presidents power, it was under their command. More importantly, it was enough to make an impact. Yang Jun did not communicate for too long, as he was soon to arrive at the battlefield. In just one day, a total of over 170 million warriors were sent into the Desert Tower World. On this day, the Undead also seemed eager to test the mettle of the Alliance and did not retreat. Instead, they mobilized over 500 million Undead to launch fierce attacks in various places. That is three times the number of the Alliance. At this moment, Shen Hao was looking over the summary of the days warfare. The Undead have a higher average Level, and the strength of individual entities is actually stronger than that of a single Alliance soldier, Shen Hao read from the summary report, his gaze stopping on the page contrasting the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, But the Undead seem not adept at using Equipment, relying more on their own advantages. Indeed, the Undead were not skilled in using Equipment. Even after killing Alliance soldiers, they did not pick up and use the Alliances weapons and equipment. This was very different from the Blood Demons in the previous Civilization Trial. On one hand, it was because the power system of the Undead was unique. That yin energy seemed to allow them to use magic to some extent, and even the Extraordinary Techniques of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, but ultimately it altered the power system, unable to perform more refined and powerful Magic. For instance, many Undead from the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty had infiltrated this battlefield, but they did not use any military formations. Otherwise, the difficulty would likely have doubled. The Undead inherently could gather together to enhance each others strength. If they also used military formations, it would be hard to imagine the level of terrifying power they could exhibit. Add to that their numerical advantage, and the difficulty would be incomparable to the present. This reassured Shen Hao to some extent. It also deepened his understanding of the Civilization Trial. It seems that the Civilization Trial isnt just about piling up Strength, he pondered, Even a slim chance built on luck always has to be there, and an external boost can undoubtedly expand that sliver of hope. Indeed, judging from the initial battles of the first day, the Alliance suffered significant losses C over six million Alliance soldiers fell just on the first day C but the damage to the Undead was even greater. Excluding the millions eliminated in one go by Shen Hao seizing an opportunity, more than sixteen million Undead were destroyed. The ratio was close to one to three. Which corresponded with their numbers. This was the advantage established by Equipment and technology. However, while the initial battle seemed to favor the Alliance, the summary report also outlined several concerns regarding their disadvantages. One of the more pressing issues was that the strength of the Undead created from the death of Extraordinary Soldiers did not start at Level 1! This meant, for every Level 7 Soldier who fell in battle, the Undead could soon add a Level 7 Undead to their ranks! A casualty ratio of one to three is not enough, Shen Hao eventually reached the same conclusion as the report. The quantity of the Undead growing was one aspect; on the other, the rate at which the Undeads strength increased was faster. The number of the ordinary Desert Tower People who died that day still exceeded a hundred million The growth of this reserve army should not be underestimated! Fiora, how soon can we train our troops to use the Great Yan Army Formation and put it into use? Shen Hao summoned Fiora. Fiora had long been brought to the Desert Tower Planet by him. On one hand, he needed to use her to control the entire Desert Tower Planet; on the other, to have her record the battlefield and set up a war model for optimization. Naturally, the Great Yan Army Formation was of utmost importance. Chapter 209 - 208: The Shock of the Great Yan Generals Chapter 209: Chapter 208: The Shock of the Great Yan Generals The Great Yan Army Formation is essentially a Transcendent Means that unifies the power of multiple people. This is not particularly rare among the various Extraordinary Paths. In magic, there is also magic cast by multiple people, and even in alchemy, there is Combined Alchemy. However, most of these methods can only gather the power of dozens of people, or at most hundreds of people. But this kind of formation could gather the strength of a million people! It is considered a Transcendent Means specifically used on the battlefield, capable of producing a rather terrifying effect compared to individual combat. ... Similar inheritances to this army formation are indeed available in the marketplace, found in the VIP store with a Quality above blue. Yet, without a solid foundation, without decoding, they are not so easy to learn. This illustrates the importance of having a foundation. Presently, the Great Yan Army Formation had laid everything out in front of Human Civilization. There were not only inheritances, but also experts on the Formation, and even the performance from yesterdays battlefield. Additionally, with Fioras complete record and calculations, Shen Hao saw a viable option for quick learning. Fiora did not disappoint him. Models related to the army formation have been established, but for a super-large army formation of a million people, one needs to practice the same Cultivation Technique and continue extensive practice and drills. Its difficult to replicate in a short time, She quickly displayed several schemes to Shen Hao. The optimal scheme calculated is to use a consistent piece of alchemy equipment as the hub to create a simplified version of a hundred-thousand-person formation. The disadvantage is that its scale and augmentation cannot compare to the million-level army formation, but the advantage is that no complex training is required and it can be quickly implemented. Shen Hao looked at the schemes in front of him with a sense of awe. It has to be said, perhaps this is Fioras greatest utility! Using it for AI management is merely a waste of Fioras capabilities. Her strongest aspect likely lies in the simulation and computation within the Extraordinary Domain. Like the plans currently displayed. Everything is based on the Transcendent inheritances from the marketplace given by Shen Hao, and the usage model of the Great Yan Army Formation. Yet even so, to achieve such viable results, one would need to gather experts from two civilizations and various pathways to engage in lengthy studies and discussions. But now, Fiora had taken only so much time to obtain a viable plan! Can it be further optimized? Shen Hao asked while looking over the scheme contents. Returning to master, this is already the preliminary calculations best scheme. Further optimization would require greater computational input, more detailed data models, and more time Fiora explained. Shen Hao gradually understood. Fioras capabilities were indeed powerful, but not as exaggerated as he initially thought. What she could quickly derive was only the basics. Fundamentally, she was similar to a calculator, capable of quickly completing complex calculations that would require many people. However, once it involved content outside of the inheritance models, that would not work then; such information had to be obtained from the marketplace or researched by experts from various domains. But even so, she remained powerful, especially in the current situation where there was no lack of knowledge inheritance; only rapid learning, combination, and application were needed. She was truly a Divine Artifact! In that case, pass it to the command department, and have them implement it as soon as possible, Shen Hao finally instructed. In war, temporarily enhancing strength might seem unthinkable, but within the Civilization Trial, its completely normal. Every civilization hasnt stopped increasing its strength! Soon, the schemes were delivered to the command center, and the many commanders, upon seeing these schemes, were also thrilled. In this war against the Undead, Extraordinary Means are more useful than technological methods. Otherwise, the Desert Tower Civilization wouldnt have been so devastated. Once they fail to eliminate the Undead at the start, the entire Desert Tower Civilization faced the undead army with hardly any resistance, even performing worse than the Louis Civilization, which was ranked fifth. At least the Louis Civilization hadnt collapsed all at once within a single day, even their top ruler wasnt killed. Therefore, these schemes built on the Great Yan Army Formation were quickly disseminated. From back-end to front-line, acceleration in all aspects was initiated. First was special equipment. The design carried out by Fiora was based on the Wing Sky peoples alchemy level, also using some basic materials from the marketplace. After brief testing, the Wing Sky people stopped other production work and started mass production. In this Alliance, although the Wing Sky people did not directly form an army, they established an alchemy logistics division at the front line. Mainly to adjust equipment for the frontline warriors. Shen Hao assigned this task to Chen Sihui. Chen Sihui, as one of Shen Haos original direct subordinates who was somewhat inconspicuous, actually played an important role during this time, especially after the Wing Sky people joined; she was fully committed to the design and manufacturing of logistics equipment. Her own job change was also related to this field. Named Immortal Master Yan. Yes, this is a standard Cultivation profession, similar to Puppet Master, but as a Purple Epic profession, it is not just about puppetry. Magic treasures, mechanisms, puppets She was adept at handling all of these. This time, she personally oversaw the production, even applying to go to the front lines herself to observe and make adjustments. Yet, in just three short days, Chen Sihui had brought the first batch of equipment to the front line. Although the defense war of the Desert Tower had only been ignited for four days, the intensity of the battlefield had exceeded many peoples expectations. Facing the defense of the Alliance, the Undead seemed unwilling to let them simply take away the remaining hundred billion people of the Desert Tower. They even reduced their harassment on other planets and transferred more and more Undead to the Desert Tower Mother Planet. The total number was even more than one billion! The Alliance also increased its support, sending all two hundred sixty million people prepared, and many more Legion were still preparing. The intensity of the battlefield, while not as bloody as the previous Blood Demon Wars meat grinder battles, had seen as many as twelve million sacrifices within just three short days due to its scale. Even the rear, on the Human Mother Planet, was filled with a solemnity that only appeared during wartime. However, the warriors of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty were more accepting of itthey had been continually waging war in the past, and the current intensity was even better than they had anticipated. At this moment, Zhu Wu was not very nervous. His war armor had a huge rupture that was inflicted on the second day after reaching the battle zone by an Undead of Level 18. Later, using the Emperor Talisman, he successfully killed that powerfully strong Undead. Now, recalling the battle of that day, Zhu Wus heart surged with pride once again. Of course, more than that, he was astonished by the President of Human Civilization. He now realized just how strong that person was. Not only could he lend strength to his direct subordinates to wield power comparable to the third stage, but he was also able to create such powerful talismans that every person could use. Even the Immortals of legend were probably no better. They in Great Yan had indeed been immersed in their own glory for too long, unable to imagine that there could be such a powerful Chosen One, such a mighty civilization. Unfortunately, this alliance can only last until the end of this Trial, Zhu Wu regretted whenever he thought of this. Speaking thoughts that might be somewhat disrespectful, he felt that this Emperor was far stronger than their own. Initially, when he learned that using the Emperor Talisman required him to shout In the name of Emperor Wu Shang, he, along with many Great Yan warriors and generals, was quite reluctant. However, after using it as per the command within the channel the day before yesterday, Zhu Wu regretted his initial reluctance. Such great power, how could they not use it! If the alliance could continue, my Great Yan Immortal Dynasty would probably have an easier time advancing in the Civilization Trial. Zhu Wu looked towards another patch of defense not far away where a group of Mongolians, a species, were positioned. He felt somewhat envious. Although the civilization of the Mongolians had perished, these surviving Mongolians had such a powerful Chosen One and the immensely potential Human Civilization as their backing. Their losses in these days of battle were much less while their military achievements were even more numerous than theirs. He envied all the powerful equipments, weapons, and spiritual medicines that all logistical supports provided. Our Emperor also possesses a Golden Legendary Ability, and has a great future too Zhu Wu consoled himself internally. Suddenly, an urgent notification appeared on his personal terminal. Zhu Wus gaze sharpenedthere was an urgent task! In these short three days, he had no qualms about the orders issued from the Human Civilization-led headquarters. Every command and directive was crucial, and on several occasions, warnings about the enemys movements allowed him to focus on his expertise without worrying about anything else, thereby achieving a more exhilarating feeling than under General Mu Zhans command. Thus, he valued the tasks very highly. However, this time, the newly received task was not a combat mission as he had expected. Support for a hundred thousand soldiers am I to advise and help the reinforcements use military formations? Zhu Wus eyes widened in shock! There was a moment where he almost doubted what he had read. As a General of Great Yan, he was naturally more than familiar with military formations, and precisely because of this familiarity, he understood how difficult it was to train an army capable of using military formations! Out of the over two hundred fifty billion people in the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, there were at least one hundred fifty million with strengths above Level 7. Originally everyone practiced martial arts and Qi refinement, and since the start of the Civilization Trial, during this cultivation boom epoch, even ordinary civilian farmers had strengths of third to fourth levels; numbers of people above Level 7 were at least ten times more than the official military. Why were there only these one hundred fifty million people in the official military? Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was naturally because of the difficulty of maintaining military formations! Chapter 210 - 209: The Power That Brings Victory! Chapter 210: Chapter 209: The Power That Brings Victory! A qualified soldier, who could integrate into the army formation, needed at least ten years from the time they enlisted! Not only did they need to cultivate special techniques, but they also needed to practice constantly day and nighteven the main generals had to follow the same rigorous training. Furthermore, maintaining a million-level army formation was even more challenging; nowadays, any legions that could maintain this level had been established for over twenty years. This included their own main force of the Xuanwu Formation. Therefore, General Zhu Wu indeed had some doubts about whether he had seen correctly. However, the command efficiency of Human Civilization was extremely high. Just after the mission had been issued, within just one hour, a hundred thousand people had already been sent to his position. ... All of them were humans. This made Zhu Wu feel a bit of pressure. Although it wasnt overtly stated, on todays battlefield, the status of human soldiers was actually the highest. This difference was unavoidable, after all, among the entire alliance, the most powerful civilization was Human Civilization. A hundred-thousand-strong human legion arriving here was certainly significant support, but it was uncertain how much cooperation could be achieved when it was difficult to integrate into the army formation. General Zhu Wu, Lifei Ge, the commander of the Twenty-Fifth Regiment of the Seventy-Third Division of the Twelfth Army of the Human Unified Front, reporting to you! Lifei Ge saluted Zhu Wu with a standard military salute. In the current military organization of Human Civilization, a hundred thousand people made up one regiment. Zhu Wu also saluted Lifei Ge with a Great Yan Immortal Dynasty military salute. His gaze flickered slightly over the back of Ge Lifeis hand. He did not see that sacred imprint. This made him feel somewhat disappointed, but also relieved. In these brief three days of combat, Zhu Wu had gained a certain understanding of many things about Human Civilization; the most impressive of which was naturally the group of people known as Direct Followers of the President. They even had the nickname Divine Envoy, a symbol of their status marked by the engraving on the back of their hand. In necessary times, they could directly request the power of that President. And unleash unimaginably terrifying power. Four days ago, when they were ambushed, it was such a Divine Envoy who, in an instant, annihilated millions of undead! Their status was inconceivably high. If such a Divine Envoy had come, he, the main general, would probably have been replaced. Of course, the pressure on the battlefield would also be greatly relieved. Since it wasnt, Zhu Wu, while disappointed, also felt his mental burden considerably lightened, and he showed a smile, General Ge, just call me Zhu Wu, no need to be so formal. Come, Ive already prepared a banquet for all the generals. General Zhu Wu, time is pressing, Lifei Ges expression didnt relax in the slightest as he said sternly, The orders I received are to completely master the Xuanwu Formation within three days and to verify the results in actual combat. Three days? Zhu Wu took a sharp breath. Glancing at Lifei Ges serious expression, which seemed to be very earnest, Zhu Wu even felt a sense of absurdity in that moment. It was like talking to a wall. So much so that he didnt even know how to explain. After a while, he managed to get out, General Ge, is there some mistake here? Let alone three days, even three years would be impossible to learn! Our Xuanwu Army took a full twenty years to take shape! Not necessarily, Lifei Ge had obviously expected Zhu Wus reaction, and he said directly, We have already successfully tried it in training, although it wasnt stable. Please allow us to conduct a drill to test it on the spot. Already succeeded? Zhu Wu looked astonished and doubted himself again. He just numbly nodded. After a while, a hundred thousand Great Yan Soldiers quickly assembled, facing the hundred thousand human soldiers. All the Great Yan generals who heard the news reacted similarly. Learn the Xuanwu Formation in three days? This was completely beyond their understanding. Yet, the feats accomplished by Human Civilization that went beyond understanding werent just one or two by now, and at this moment, almost all the generals had gathered here. Lets begin. Zhu Wus personal terminal transmitted Lifei Ges voice. He took a deep breath, stepped forward, and stood in the middle of the formation, shouting, Form up! In an instant, all the soldiers blood and spiritual power started circulating, an invisible shield enveloped the entire formation, and covered each soldier. This was the main defense of the Xuanwu Formation. The blood and spiritual energy of a hundred thousand people merged into a formidable shield that even millions of undead couldnt easily break through. This was their most powerful trump card. In terms of its role on the battlefield, it was comparable to some powerful technological weapons, and when facing enemies like the undead, it even had a more potent effect. Ge Lifei watched very intently, as this was his first time witnessing the original effect. Many insights occurred to him. He was a Cultivator, the Chosen One of his profession, and behind him were all Cultivators, highly skilled in the use of spiritual energy, one of the reasons he was chosen as the Main General. This was a temporary promotion, and for him personally, it was an extremely rare opportunity. All troops, get in formation! Ge Lifeis voice clearly conveyed to every soldier, who instantly activated a Xuanwu token tied to their waistbelts. Spiritual energy surged, and each Xuanwu Token seemed to become an energy point, rapidly converging together, forming a huge shield. Although it was still somewhat weaker compared to the other side, this scene still left General Zhu Wu and other Great Yan generals too shocked for words! Did it really work? murmured General Zhu Wu, his eyes growing hotter and hotter. It really worked! It really worked in such a short time! If it had been in the past, he might have felt some worries, some reluctance, because this meant that their decades of hard cultivation seemed like a joke. But now, he was just ecstatic! How many top players in the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty could not form legions due to the military formations?! If they could all form armies in such a short time, the military power of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty could expand wildly in a short time! Double? Triple? No, tenfold! What could the Undead use to resist this?! Frankly, just this display of power from Human Civilization right now felt like it was heralding the doom of the Undead! How exactly did you do this? General Zhu Wu asked eagerly, Is it because of the Magic Treasures youre wearing? Or because of special training! Please, you must tell us, this is power that can bring us victory! Ge Lifei looked at him, somewhat at a loss for words. They were clearly here to seek teaching, yet now the roles were reversed with them being asked. However, he could understand their excitement. Because, indeed, this could greatly increase their chances of winning the war, this method, with its rapid popularization capabilities, is as significant on the current battlefield as the first appearance of airplanes and tanks on battlefields decades ago for Human Civilization. It could directly change the mode of warfare. More importantlythe Undead cant learn it! General Zhu Wu, this kind of discussion is not within our authority, Ge Lifei reminded him, Our task is to perfect it, the rest will naturally be discussed by higher-ups. Right, right, I was too excited. General Zhu Wu took several deep breaths in a row to calm his excited emotions. He and his generals, looking at Ge Lifeis calm demeanor, couldnt help but feel extreme envy. Human Civilization was truly too powerful. This power was not only manifested in strength, nor only in their President, but in many aspects of their depth! They had obtained the military formations from the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty not long ago, and yet they had already achieved what countless people from the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty couldnt achieve over many years! This profound depth, even this seemingly hopeless crisis seemed like nothing anymore. Actually, if Ge Lifei knew these thoughts, he would probably just proudly say, Basic operation, no surprise. In high-level stores, as well as achieving first place in the double rankings twice, there was really nothing strange about this, after all, doing things in a short period of time that couldnt be done over a long period of time is a basic requirement in the Civilization Trial. Those who cant do this cant keep up with the worsening pace of the Civilization Trials crises. Growth rate is a crucial aspect in resisting trials! sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Subsequently, General Zhu Wu, filled with astonishment and a desire to understand further, communicated in detail with Ge Lifei and practiced this kind of fast-formation military array. Situations similar to this were not only happening here. Human Civilization had sent quite a few legions to various battle zones stationed by the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, and all the practice information was also collected by Fiora for further refinement. The news quickly reached the court of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. At first, these civil servants simply could not believe it. But after repeatedly confirming, they too were boiling with excitement. Your Majesty, we must acquire these methods, No matter the cost, it will be worth it! This will increase our Great Yans military power by several times at least! The depth of Human Civilization is indeed profound. Your Majesty, please host another national banquet, invite the envoys! The opportunity for victory in this battle lies right here! Empress Xi Qing, looking at the excited civil servants below her, also had mixed feelings in her heart. She knew that the court of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty had been completely convinced by the strength of Human Civilization. No longer having their previous blind arrogance, learning to open their eyes to see the vast starry river, the endless world, this was certainly good, but even she was deeply shaken by the performance of human civilization. She was very clear now. The initial strength of Human Civilization couldnt compare with theirs. To say nothing of comparing with the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, even the Louis People who possessed the heritage of Ancient Civilizations were no match. To have reached this point today was almost entirely due to Shen Hao! The power of one man, in such a short time, has led the entire civilization to become so strong. Xi Qing pursed her lips, Is this what a true Emperor is? Chapter 211 - 210: The Final Situation Becomes Clear Chapter 211: Chapter 210: The Final Situation Becomes Clear Before Shen Hao entered her life, Xi Qing was actually extremely confident in herself. A Golden Legendary Talent, a chance that only one in a million could possess! Such a rare probability was encountered by her. Therefore, in the first Civilization Trial, Xi Qing truly felt that in this life, she was the Chosen One. It wasnt just her who thought this waymany others, including the Military God Mu Zhan, did too. It was as if her emergence was destined to lead the Great Yan, to shepherd their civilization to ever-increasing strength, until they overcame the Trials and reached heights previously unimaginable. ... Driven by a mission sense that had long since integrated into her heart, even without a craving for the Emperors power, Xi Qing still actively took the position. But, it wasnt until she met Shen Hao that her confidence was shaken. She never doubted that she was the Great Yans Chosen One, but she began to wonder if she could indeed take Great Yan to the very end. Compared to Shen Hao, who wasnt a true Emperor but had class-changed to an [Emperor], and herwho sat on the throne accepting the worship of her subjectsthe difference was huge. There was simply no comparison! If he werent an ally, but an enemy Or if, on the path ahead, we also encountered enemies with Mythical Talents, how would we defeat them? Just the brief thought of viewing Shen Hao from an enemys perspective was enough for Xi Qing to feel an oppressive desperation. Even the Civilization Trial had never brought her such a sense of despair. Overwhelmingly powerful, inconceivably so! Sigh Xi Qing let out a long breath, expelling the unease and pressure from her heart, and ordered, Hold another state banquet, and invite the human envoys. Before this, in the entire history of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, there had been fewer than ten occasions when someone was invited to a state banquet! Yet, such an event was happening again within just a few short days. And additionally, this was the collective call of all the civil servants. This clearly showed that within a short period of time, the strength and status of Human Civilization had deeply impacted the hearts of the entire high level of Great Yan. This fact was profoundly felt by Kong Zhaoxia when she came here again. However, facing the terms proposed by the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, she slowly shook her head. In the face of everyones shifting expressions, she spoke out, The relevant technology can indeed be given to you, but even if it were, with the current capabilities of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, it would be very difficult to replicate and optimize. The banquet fell silent. Everyone looked at each other. In the end, it was a top-ranked civil servant who asked, Could it be that this technology is related to science and technology? They all knew that Human Civilization mainly followed the path of science and technology. However, Kong Zhaoxia shook her head again, Not only that. This technology is a fusion of the different essences within Human Civilization. Firstly, its from a Golden Legend Civilization Treasure that was obtained as a ranked reward; secondly, it involves related inheritances and materials from a high-quality store; thirdly, from the Wing Sky Clan that joined our Human Civilization. These three elements are the foundation. Moreover, there are researchers with special class-changes, a scientific mindset, the Presidents support In the current Trial, there were no opposing civilizations, so such information could be disclosed without worry. But as she explained further, not just the Great Yan civil servants but even Xi Qing herself began to look increasingly distressed. They were irritated. Not at Human Civilization, but at their own weakness. Indeed, they had recognized the strength of Human Civilization, but never before like this moment did they so vividly realize their own frailty! Frailty to the extent that even if the technology were willingly shared, they still wouldnt be able to learn or realize it! This wasnt just a lag in a certain area, but a comprehensive lag! However, this technology is indeed beneficial for war, Kong Zhaoxia added at the end, I have received an order from the President, your side can exchange this technology for technology, resources, or even talent. But the main trade proposal should focus on existing military equipment; we will mass-produce equipment and trade it to Great Yan to comprehensively increase military strength and eradicate the Undead. Xi Qing was silent for a moment, then slowly exhaled. Just as the envoy suggested, she glanced at the other civil servants, no longer speaking. This proposal was indeed the most suitable one for the current situation, yet the military formations that rightfully belonged to them were quickly optimized by Human Civilization, and then resold to them. The taste of this, only the Great Yan Monarch and Ministers could fully understand. Xi Qing felt more apprehensive than ever. Initially, she just wanted to suppress the blind arrogance of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty slightly, but now, even she was clueless about the path forward in the Civilization Trials. Maybe they could win this Trial with the help of Human Civilization, but what about the next? With their inability to implement the technologies they acquire? The pressure Xi Qing felt at this moment was unprecedented. However, this pressure naturally belonged only to the Great Yan Civilization. At this moment, Shen Haos mood was actually quite good. Because he indeed saw the first light of the end of this Trial. The military formations indeed have a remarkable effect on the Transcendent battlefield, Shen Hao was looking at the drill data summarized by Fiora. There were twenty-three different types of military formations in total, each able to play a significant role. The elites from the Analysis Department even carried out various complex combinations, not only for use on the frontlines but also for homeland defense, including that of the Sky Spirit Civilization, where they could also make a huge difference. Especially for the Sky Spirit Civilization. Under the effect of defensive military formations, their defense of the Magic Barrier nodes was greatly strengthened. The situations where defenses were breached, leading to catastrophic fatalities, had become extremely rare. Moreover, with the Senya people actively helping them build Underground Cities, it wouldnt be long before the security of the Sky Spirit Civilization could be assured. In this final war, the position of the Sky Spirit Mother Planet was anything but ordinary. The entire population of the Desert Tower Civilization and Louis Civilization would have to be relocated to the Sky Spirit Mother Planet. After all, with the mobility of the Undead laid out like this, instead of letting them shuttle randomly between different planets, it would be better to concentrate the battleground on a single planet. The Sky Spirit Civilization had such conditions. On the one hand, with vast territory enough to accommodate these two hundred billion people, there was no problem at all. On the other hand, it was close enough to the Human Mother Planet to make support very convenient. Within this distance, Shen Hao could even share some of Human Civilizations trump cards directly with the Sky Spirit Mother Planet! The Undead must be realizing the crisis soon, Shen Hao recalled all the arrangements and narrowed his eyes slightly, But even if they realize it, they dont have much choice. Another five days passed, and as the expedited military formations began to take effect on the frontlines, the casualty ratio between the Alliance and the Undead Army continued to narrow further. At first, it was one to three. Now, it had even reached one to eight! After all, the total number of troops the Alliance had deployed on the Desert Tower Mother Planet had reached as many as three hundred million! And the number of Desert Tower People being relocated had also surpassed one hundred billion. Nearly all transport spaceships were involved in the transportation, and Shen Hao had even spent points to add quite a few more transport spaceships. Under such circumstances, just as Shen Hao had guessed, the Undead also felt the sense of crisis. Shen Hao didnt know what the outcome would be for the intelligent Undead survivors after their defeat, but clearly, they could not accept such an outcome and would struggle with all their might. The Undead Army is now consolidating its forces, Dong Gong was reporting to Shen Hao the summary of the results of the ten-day war, Since the Undead inter-realm war began, a total of 1.34 billion Undead have been annihilated across various planets, and its estimated that there are 960 million, Level 8 or higher, remaining Undead. In addition, there are also about 8.3 billion newborn Undead hiding on the Wing Sky Human Mother Planet, with an average strength estimated around Level 4. 8.3 billion? Shen Hao repeated the number. This was civilian casualties caused by these Undead during these past ten or so days. Mainly concentrated on the Desert Tower and Louis Civilizations. The Desert Tower Civilization now had only a little over one hundred sixty billion left, with almost thirty billion casualties, though most of these casualties were concentrated in the beginning. On just the first day, thirteen billion Desert Tower People perished. Now, the situation on the Desert Tower Mother Planet had basically stabilized, and although the Undead were still continuously harassing, only close to ten million people perished each day. A world apart from the beginning. On the contrary, the Louis People suffered even greater losses than the Desert Tower People after the Undead changed direction to attack. The number reached a staggering forty billion. After all, even though Human Civilization had already taken control of the management of all nations within the Louis Civilization, the Louis People were far less disciplined than the Desert Tower People, and the order of their combat and evacuation was more chaotic, so such losses were to be expected in this situation. On one hand, Human Civilization did everything they could, and on the other, they also used this catastrophe to accelerate the unification and integration of the entire Louis Civilization. Nowadays, although only a little more than fifty billion remained, those who were left had undergone profound changes compared to before. Shen Hao planned to relocate these people to the Sky Spirit Mother Planet as well. They were also a non-negligible force, especially considering the remnants and technology of the Ancient Civilization that they held, which were of great importance in some fields. As for the remaining ten or so billion, they originated from civilian casualties on the Sky Spirit Mother Planet and the Great Yan Mother Planet. The Undead never forgot to harass their Mother Planets, forcing them to retain forces to defend them. Even Human Civilization had also suffered millions of civilian casualties during these ten or so days. In the Civilization Trial, individual lives were more often than not just numbers. However, as the reports from various parties went further, the situation of the last battle of this Trial became clearer and clearer. 960 million main forces, and about 8.3 billion newborn reserve troops, this was the current number of enemies of the civilizations! Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 212 - 211: Leave the Rest to Me Chapter 212: Chapter 211: Leave the Rest to Me According to Dong Gongs report, and Shen Haos observation, it was clear to see that the Undead Legion had already begun to contract. Now, only scattered Undead were harassing various planets. Compared to before, the attacks intensity had significantly decreased. Clearly, they also understood that they were now powerless on the front lines of battle. Their only chance was to wait for the remaining eight billion Undead to grow. With the Undead World in existence, the growth rate of the Undead was much faster than that of other civilizations. Even Human Civilization dared not gamble with time against the Undead. ... If this were a turn-based combat game, then now, it would be our turn to act, the enemys turn to defend, Shen Hao ordered, Start by accelerating the evacuation of the population. Yes! Dong Gong responded. Over this period, through the war with the Undead, Shen Hao had accumulated close to seventy trillion points. Although there was still a long way to go from the fifty trillion points required for the Level 26 Mall, such an amount of points had significantly enhanced the foundation of humanity. Moreover, after enabling cheats, the VIP mall was able to produce one Level 23 Purple Epic item or one Level 23 Blue Elite item for permanent unlock every three days. Now, using some points to purchase spaceships was enough to elevate Human Civilizations transport capacity to a terrifying degree. Transporting the remaining ten billion people wouldnt take too much time. Seven to eight days would be enough. Its time to end this Trial, Shen Hao had already arranged everything that remained. Three days later, as the transportation of the remaining populations of the Desert Tower Civilization and Louis Civilization sped up, the Undead Army also completely concealed itself, even reducing the extent of its casualties. Not only Human Civilization had deciphered their intentions, but even the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty now understood that this war had entered another very crucial phase. Xi Qing once again summoned Kong Zhaoxia in court. Even on the Wing Sky Mother Planet, the Undead just need a month and a half to amass an eighty-three billion-strong Legion of unparalleled strength, Xi Qings expression was very serious, I wonder, what are your plans going forward? Not only the Empress felt this way, but all of the Great Yans court officials felt similarly. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They had already conducted internal discussions. The answer was hard, very hard. They now knew the situation of the Wing Sky people; this planet seemed to be about the same size as the Great Yan Mother Planet, but in reality, the habitable space was hundreds to thousands of times larger! After all, it was a gas giant. Initially, when Great Yan first heard this name, they didnt understand, but after really comprehending the information, they discovered the terrifying nature of it. For a planet like the Great Yan Mother Planet, the atmosphere on its surface was only like a thin skin compared to the diameter of the whole planet. This is their activity space on the Great Yan Mother Planet, and even considering the upper atmosphere, it was limited to that. 99.9% of its volume was filled with solid ground. However, the Wing Sky Mother Planet was not like this! They too had a core, but the cores size was very small; more than half the volume of the entire massive planet was habitable. Just considering the fact that the Wing Sky people could still save hundreds of millions despite a comprehensive defeat and being surrounded by two billion Undead, one could imagine how large this planet was! Without exaggeration, having the Wing Sky peoples planet alone made this Trial hell difficulty. Even now, the entire Great Yan could not imagine how, with their current military forces, they would be able to surround and annihilate the still-growing Undead on the Wing Sky Mother Planet. Would Human Civilization even have a way? Even though Xi Qing was aware of Shen Haos power, her confidence was still lacking. However, facing her and the entire Great Yan court officials concerns, Kong Zhaoxia appeared calm. Regarding this matter, your side should receive notification very soon, Kong Zhaoxia said with a smile, But since Your Majesty has asked, there is no harm in informing you in advancethe Great Yan Immortal Dynasty only needs to gather five hundred million troops, all of which must be Level 7 or above. Leave the rest to us. Five hundred million troops! Xi Qings expression turned grave. The court officials were not faring any better, and Kong Zhaoxia could clearly hear the increasing murmur. After a long moment, a minister finally spoke: Ambassador Kong, we do not doubt you, but, five hundred million troops already concern the life and death of our Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, we must be extremely cautious, so could you please share your plan and the confidence for capturing the Undead? This was clearly also Xi Qings question. However, Kong Zhaoxia just gave a carefree smile, I dare not conceal it, but, I truly do not know the specifics. However, that statement just now was exactly as the President said! The confidence revealed in these words made everyone in the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty exchange glances. Just because these were the Chosen Ones exact words, they could believe without reason. Well, they really could! Although that entity was not one their civilization trusted, it was undeniable, they completely understood Human Civilizations trust. That person, indeed, could instill such trust. All that he had done had already surpassed too many understandings. Thus, in the end, in court, Xi Qing ordered the recruitment of an additional three hundred million Level 7 or above warriors into the military. Chapter 213 - 211: Leave the Rest to Me _2 Chapter 213: Chapter 211: Leave the Rest to Me _2 The soldiers who had been deployed to the battlefield numbered over 500 million. If all five hundred million were to fall in battle, it would be more than a severe blow for the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. Therefore, after leaving the royal court, Xi Qings uneasiness simply couldnt be alleviated, no matter what. It wasnt that she didnt believe in Shen Haos capabilities, but she simply couldnt imagine how they could possibly round up the countless undead on the vast Wing Sky Mother Planet. After a moment of silence, she suddenly blocked out those around her, then extended her finger, rapidly drawing an imprint in mid-air. Yes, it was Shen Haos imprint. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ... Threads of golden lightning flickered in the air but did not strike; after concentrating, Xi Qing called out in a breath, May Emperor Wu Shang grace us with his presence. Another moment passed in utter silence. No use? Xi Qing sighed. According to the feedback from the front lines, this imprint was clearly able to contact that person. She had suddenly thought of it and decided to give it a try. However, in the next instant, a voice abruptly appeared at her side. If you wish to contact me, you should let the ambassador relay the message. Yes, Shen Hao had noticed the sound from here. This was one of the uses of the Emperors Seal, after all, its very essence was to establish contact with him. At that moment, Xi Qing was stunned for a while. It seemed she hadnt expected to actually make contact with that person. But she quickly came to her senses and said hastily, I am not contacting you in an official capacity my Lord, but merely making a personal request. I see, Shen Hao had understood. If it were an Emperors identity, such unease would obviously be inappropriate, and her unease would only make other people, even the soldiers at the front lines, even more restless. This Empress, though called such, only forced herself into the role, and now, probably due to Shen Haos presence, she became even more vulnerable. I have a method that allows searching for the undead over a large range, Shen Hao didnt conceal it, So this final battle will actually be the simplest. As long as we can find them, those more than 80 billion undead are just a horde of weaklings. Its that simple? Xi Qing seemed somewhat stunned. What had made her anxious, and what had caused the entire Great Yan court, both civil and military, to be on high alert, was now dismissed with a casual remark? Large-scale hunting of the undead that sounded so effortless. But thats a space thousands of times larger than the Great Yan World! It is that simple, Shen Hao stated calmly, If even I cant overcome a trial, then other civilizations are even less likely to do so. Yes, he was well aware of his own confidence. After all, he had truly cheated the system. Despite never having underestimated the Civilization Trial, but having reached this final step, he should not be stumped by ithis and the entire Human Civilizations rate of growth should be ahead of the trial. Xi Qing fell silent for a long time, so much so that she wasnt sure if the other party was still paying attention to her. After a while, she finally spoke up slowly, If I were to merge the entire Great Yan Immortal Dynasty into the Human Civilization, would it be possible to take it along? Her question went unanswered. Xi Qing laughed at herself mockingly. At that moment, she had indeed entertained such a thought because she had realized that without the Human Civilization, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty would most likely not be able to pass this trial. What about the next time? Only civilizations that had directly faced the Civilization Trial could understand how enviable such an existence was. It wasnt just about being powerful; it was about the vitality of the entire civilization! Unfortunately she couldnt show this weakness to a third person, and likewise, she couldnt shy away from her destiny as the Emperor of the Great Yan. However, what the Empress didnt know was that Shen Hao had actually heard her last sentence. The reason he didnt reply was simply that even Shen Hao couldnt be certain. If there really is a way to establish some kind of relationship with other civilizations to jointly face the upcoming Civilization Trial, then the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization are both good choices. Dont look down on their current strength as seeming somewhat inadequate; its still stronger than that of Human Civilization before. Human Civilization has been able to improve to its current level in a short amount of time, and with Shen Hao now involved, those two civilizations naturally can as well. Moreover, one focuses on magic, the other on cultivation. Which fits extremely well with the paths available in his store! From Erin Ellies perspective, bringing other civilizations to participate in the trial is definitely a possibility, and moreover, its likely related to the final rewards of the Civilization Trial, Shen Hao finally made a decision. Never mind that, lets speed up the solution to the trial; this time, the score will definitely not be low! Yes, Shen Hao had that kind of confidence. Although the severity of this Civilization Trial far exceeds that of the previous one, the overall performance of Human Civilization has been incredibly impressive. The only flaw was the death of over twenty million people on the island nation at the beginning. Keep in mind that during this trial, the total number of casualties among the Human Species was over sixty million, and that one incident accounted for one third of it. Most of the others were sacrifices on the battlefield. In truth, the casualty count was even lower than last time. The strength has improved by far more than last time. Such performance, given the difficulty of this Civilization Trial, theres no way the final score wont be high! After the final accounting, this trial will end! Shen Hao set a goal for himself. However, while the goal had been set, the tasks that followed still required time to complete. As all parties began to act more quickly, a succession of transport spaceships constantly traveled back and forth through the darkened cosmos. Now the entire universe was pitch-black; the massive Sun could hardly be seen emitting any light, and the surfaces of all mother planets were increasingly covered with Heat Black Holes, with surface temperatures plummeting to a shocking -150 degrees Celsius. Even those who reached the Extraordinary Second Stage didnt dare to venture onto the surface without equipment in these conditions. However, this cold wave that should have brought disaster was not a problem for the three remaining civilizations. Because they each dug out cities deep underground. Yes, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty did the same. They had detected the weakening of the Great Suns light from the beginning, anticipated the severity of the cold wave, and also possessed powerful magic to manipulate the land, making their speed at excavating underground cities even faster than that of Human Civilization before receiving Senya assistance. After all, they didnt possess the Sky Spirit Peoples arrogance; they took the Civilization Trial seriously and understood the threat of this natural disaster. At this time, on the Sky Spirit Mother Planet, they also excavated a total of twenty-four thousand simple underground cities. That was the result of the continuous, day and night efforts of more than two hundred million Senya people, plus the Louis People and Desert Tower People who were transported later. It was enough to ensure the survival of thirty billion people. After another five days, all the remaining Louis People and Desert Tower People had been transported to the underground cities on the Sky Spirit Mother Planet. By then, half the period for the third round of accounting had already passed. Shen Hao, unusually, attended a meeting of the Global United Front. It was more of a reporting session than a meeting, actually. A series of reports were laid out before Shen Hao. Moreover, there were specialized personnel explaining them. The total military power we can now mobilize has reached 1.3 billion, but five hundred million of those need to remain stationed on the Sky Spirit Mother Planet and Human Mother Planet to avoid surprise attacks by the Undead. The remaining eight hundred million are all available to embark on a campaign to the Wing Sky Mother Planet All of the space fighter production lines relocated from the Desert Tower Civilization have now resumed full-load production. Together with those in the warehouse, we have a total of 130 million units, and we expect to produce another twenty million in the next ten days. The original cold-proof equipment can no longer withstand the current cold wave. The production capacity of the Wing Sky people is limited. However, experts have designed a new plan that pairs with technological cold-proof suits. Theyre a bit cumbersome but can ensure that soldiers arent threatened by the cold wave during combat. The current transport spaceships, including logistical support, can transport 150 million troops at one time. Technology related to the Ancient Civilizations from the Louis Civilization Mother Planet has been fully stored and analyzed; some of this technology can greatly enhance the strength of elite soldiers. Chapter 214 - 212: The Final War Chapter 214: Chapter 212: The Final War As one problem after another was continuously thrown out and resolved, the actions that followed became clearer and clearer. Shen Hao was not merely listening; he also contributed many more solutions. For instance, a while ago, from the bottom cards accumulated in the VIP store, there was a kind of Purple Epic Level Equipment named Multi-functional Survival Suit which was exceptionally easy to operate. Wearing it did not hinder combat in the slightest, yet it could ensure survival in extremely harsh environments. Furthermore, there were some large-scale lethal weapons targeted at the Undead. And then, there were some sufficiently powerful pieces of equipment. If handed over to the strongest Chosen Ones of Human Civilization, even if Undead that had reached the third stage appeared, they could still be resisted, or even overcome. The only slight disappointment was the absence of the eagerly anticipated large-scale detection equipment. ... However, this wasnt actually a problem. Shen Hao looked at his cheat interface. Indeed, he had installed a map cheat! This version of the cheat, compared to last time, was undeniably an upgraded version, far too much stronger; not only could it determine the strength of an enemy by the number of points they had, but its range had also increased at least tenfold. Plus, Shen Haos current strength far surpassed the strength he had during the first Trial, the final map size was an astonishing number. He was currently staying on the Human Mother Planet, and the map range could now easily cover the entire planet! This was Shen Haos confidence. Originally, he had felt that the map cheat might not be very useful in this Trial, but in the end, it proved to have an enormous effect. At least, the last war in front of Shen Hao no longer posed much difficulty. Once preparations are ready, lets set off, he ended the meeting with this simple sentence. With this one command, hundreds of millions of Soldiers boarded their spaceships, heading towards a new battlefield. Wing Sky Mother Planet! Perhaps because they understood that this was likely the last battle of the Trial, every Chosen One within Human Civilization did not want to miss this opportunity. After the Trial ended, they would still compete for scores. This was particularly true for the stronger Chosen Ones. All of Shen Haos direct subordinates mobilized almost in full force. Gu Qiuyue, Liu Ruoxi, and even Chen Sihui, none stayed behind; they, too, boarded the spaceship heading to the new battlefield. The three of them gathered together. A gas giant, huh, Chen Sihui said, sucking on a candy as she gazed at the projection of the Mother Planet, seemingly also somewhat surprised, Normally, such a planet couldnt possibly harbor life; the atmosphere is too thick, and deeper down, sunlight cant penetrate. You just said normally,'' Liu Ruoxi replied while wiping her new weapon, a Level 22 Purple Epic longsword. For her, currently only Level 19, it definitely counted as a Divine Artifact. Qiuyue looked on with some envy. Weapons suitable for a Boxer are too rare; when will I also get a third stage Purple Epic piece of equipment? Thats just a matter of time, Chen Sihui laughed, though she gazed at Liu Ruoxis equipment with some desire as well. I should be the one envying you, Liu Ruoxi calmly said, This war is against a sufficient number of low-level Undead, my killing efficiency simply cannot compare to you guys, even with this equipment. That was the truth. Unless there really appeared an Undead from the third stage. But even so, the chances were very low that it would be her turn, as Shen Hao would more likely handle it directly through a Divine Descent. In terms of scoring points, she indeed couldnt match the others. Alright, its rare for us to have time to gather, Chen Sihui grinned, stretching out a hand and hugging an arm of each, lets not talk about who envies whom. In a while, well have to separate into different combat zones once we arrivehave you guys thought about what the next Trial will be? She directly shifted the topic to the next Trial. Though it seemed somewhat abrupt, it actually wasnt at all. After all, they were near the brink of winning this Trial. But upon careful thought, it felt somewhat heavy. I just hope, after this ends, there can be a longer grace period, Qiuyue said in a low voice. Since the Civilization Trial began, she had been constantly fighting in various places over the past few months. Though she had gotten used to it and enjoyed becoming stronger. But, there were also many things she wanted to do that she had no time for. Like spending time with her parents. Or having a meal together with her family. These things, which were once taken for granted in the past, had become a luxury during the period of the Civilization Trial. Our Her Highness, Princess Chang, are you tired? Chen Sihui teased Qiuyue, hugging her tightly, although there was indeed a bit of sympathy in her eyes. She hadnt forgotten that Qiuyue was only sixteen years old now. Moreover, although Princess Chang was a tease, as Shen Haos foster sister, Qiuyue indeed drew more attention. The pressure was actually greater. When this Trial ends, as spring returns to the land, lets all go camping together, Liu Ruoxi suddenly spoke up, a smile also appearing on her face. Suddenly, the other two widened their eyes. Not because of what Liu Ruoxi said, but because she actually smiled, and it was quite a bright smile. Only at this moment did they vaguely realize. Even though she had transformed into an Asura Warrior, Liu Ruoxi was a vibrant and beautiful university student who enjoyed a wonderful life before the Civilization Trial began. Deal! The three made this promise. Everyones heart carries a longing. Not to mention, the phrase rejuvenation of the earth alone is enough to spark anticipation. And it wasnt just them. At this moment, all the warriors waiting on the transportation spaceship, headed to the new battlefield, had a unanimous understandingif they emerged victorious in this war, it would be the last battle of the Civilization Trial! The desire for victory belonged to every single one of them! The first batch of spaceships soon arrived at the Wing Sky Mother Planet. As everyone had guessed, everything was eerily silent; not a trace of the Undead was found on the dark planet, only the incessant howling snowstorms that filled the entire world. It was as if this was just a desolate planet, with no so-called Undead at all. What do we do next? Not only the soldiers had similar questions, but their superiors also felt the same. The soldiers from the Great Yan Mother Planet felt this even more acutely. Not seeing the enemy, not even seeing the land, made the concept of this war extremely vague for them. However, the next moment, personal terminals of all the soldiers and commanders rang almost simultaneously. Mission assigned! But the mission itself was not important, as the vast majority had only oneto eliminate the Undead. More crucially, the personal terminals displayed the locations of the Undead unambiguously, even including their levels! It really marked them out! Theyve got them all! There were so many Undead hidden around us! Mission targets have been assigned, and the strength of the Undead is crystal clear! These Undead are no higher than Level 5 in strength! At this moment, all the soldiers hearts were profoundly shocked and incredibly excited. They naturally understood that the biggest challenge of this war was finding the Undead. The initial silence seemed to emphasize this point. This war was like a large-scale game of hide and seek. They had to find the enemy within a set time frame, or it would be their defeat. But now, this problem had been solved in the best possible way! Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not only could they accurately and in real-time locate the Undead, but the task assignment was also incredibly efficient! Every persons task was something they could handle. This factor alone had reduced the difficulty of the war by more than just one level! This kind of battle, I cant even think how to lose. Zhu Wu was also among the first batch of Great Yan commanders transported here. At this moment, he felt as if he were back in the war of the last dozen days. Fighting under the command of Human Civilization was an exceedingly wondrous feeling. As a frontline commander, he didnt have to think of anything, didnt need to understand anything. The only thing he had to do was accept the mission and obey the orders. But it must be saidit was truly exhilarating! This sensation where everything was already arranged, and he just needed to focus solely on his enemies, was truly thrilling! My lads! For the Emperor, for the Alliance! Zhu Wus voice transmitted to every warrior through the command channel. A formation of space fighters burst out one after another from the transportation spaceship with the warriors. All the fighters were controlled by AI, serving merely as transport in this war! Even if the Undead were fast, they simply couldnt compare with these space fighters initially designed for space battles. With them locked on, there was only one outcome for these Undead. The final cleanup war, comprehensively underway! At this moment, Shen Hao sat quietly upon the throne, with nothingness before him, but with the help of Fiora, he watched everything happening in this war through his consciousness. Yes, aside from the map cheat, Fiora also played a significant role. Shen Hao connected directly with his consciousness, synchronizing all the information he observed on the map with Her! Otherwise, it wouldnt have been possible to achieve such precise delivery and assignment. This was also one of the reasons Shen Hao had the confidence to conclude this Trial within the remaining fourteen days. Thus, he sat on the throne, quietly observing those Undead who thought they were well-hidden but were quickly caught and eliminated by the equally dispersed Alliance forces. It must be said, the map combined with Fioras powerful computing capabilities almost turned the last ace of the Undead into a joke. In just the first day, the Alliance eliminated more than five hundred million Undead. And that was before the Alliance had fully arrived. The second day, they directly eliminated seven hundred million! The third day, the fourth day By the fifth day, Shen Hao could already perceive from the movements on the map the palpable terror of the Undead. Chapter 215 - 213: The Final Struggle Chapter 215: Chapter 213: The Final Struggle The undead on the map were already in complete disarray. Some undead were striving to congregate, seemingly trying to assemble a force for a counterattack, while others fled in all directions, apparently realizing that the range of the Alliances probes had its limits and hoping to escape this range to buy some time. This meant that among the undead hierarchy, specifically among the most powerful Ghost Kings, there were differences in opinion. There was no true Undead King. Unfortunately for them, Shen Haos detection range was far larger than these undead could imagine! Moreover, it was also a circular area! ... In this vast space, every movement of the undead, regardless of what it was, was under Shen Haos control. In such a situation, whether they chose to flee or to fight back, they were heading down a path to certain death! Although their levels are a bit low, the sheer number makes up for it, Shen Hao looked at his points, which were also rising significantly. After making some calculations, it really seemed possible to upgrade the store to Level 26 by the end of this Trial. Shen Hao was already looking forward to the moment of victory. Meanwhile, on another side far from the Alliance, a group of about a dozen powerful Ghost Kings had gathered. Each one emitted a strong presence, their bodies fully materialized, showing their living forms, with pale, bloodless faces that barely revealed their true nature as undead beings. Every single one of them was a genuine Level 20! The strongest among them was only a step away from the Extraordinary Third Stage! However, these Ghost Kings, who should have been a source of terror for all living beings, were themselves engulfed in immense fear. They can find us! This is not an ability that should exist at this time! Our Catastrophe Army will be wiped out before it can grow. Theres no hiding, no matter what we will be found! That one is definitely problematic, in the last Trial, he could also easily locate the Blood Demon, and now his range is even more terrifying and more accurate! We must counterattack! That is a death trap, with that one there, we simply cannot fight head-on. The only way to win is with an overwhelmingly large number! . These undead were also under tremendous pressure. They were born solely because of the Civilization Trial. From the moment of their creation, they were imprinted with the rule to annihilate all living beings, a rule so powerful that it effortlessly suppressed their awakening memories. It was like a newly born personality indifferently observing the past, detached. All emotions, all actions, everything had only one purpose to destroy civilization! But they were not without emotions, nor were they without fear; they also harbored longing. The rules of the Civilization Trial made it clear to them that if they won this Trial, they would be granted freedom and join the Civilization Trial as a newly born civilization! Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was the collective desire of all undead. But now, this longing brought with it an even greater despair. We will lose! As the strongest among the undead, they knew crystal clear that they could not win this way! Because the human undead among them retained human memories. They knew all too well that he was simply too strong, so formidable that they dared not even gather together, so formidable that they even refused to utter his name. Even if they all advanced to the third stage, they would still be heading down a path to certain death in front of him. Just like the Blood Demon from the previous Trial. This brought them immense despair. It was not supposed to be this way! They were the embodiment of the Civilization Trial, and they should have been the ones to bring despair to all civilizations! However, no matter what, they had to struggle. We must avoid a head-on battle and attack from behind! one undead finally said, This is our last chance! Yes, the current Undead Army had not yet matured but was enormously large. Instead of being swiftly cleaned up in a game of hide-and-seek, they would go all out! To the Sky Spirit Mother Planet? a Ghost King asked. Right now, there were a total of 30 billion living beings on the Sky Spirit Mother Planet! And a huge portion of them were not very strong. Especially the Desert Tower People, whose mechanical enhancements might be strong, but were susceptible to their abilities. Yet, a former human undead rejected this idea. The Sky Spirit Mother Planet is too close to the humans, it will definitely be heavily guarded. We go to Great Yan! At this time, Great Yan also had 240 billion people, and whats more important, it was further from human civilization! This choice left all the Ghost Kings in silence. But after a short pause, they all chose to agree! Actually, judging solely by the information on paper, Great Yans defense was even stronger than that of the Sky Spirit Mother Planet because Great Yan was an extraordinary civilization even more powerful than Sky Spirit Planet. Even the lowest echelons of society were free to practice cultivation, and the average strength of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty skyrocketed after the onset of the Civilization Trial. Otherwise, why would it dare to bear the name Immortal Dynasty? However, they abandoned it just because the Sky Spirit Mother Planet was closer to Human Civilization. In fact, it was indeed the right choice. With the help of the Dominator Domain, at a relatively closer distance, Shen Hao could directly transfer the many profound resources of the Human Mother Planet onto the Sky Spirit Mother Planet! Take for instance the Life Mother Tree, or the Thunder God Cannon. The many logistics resources could also be delivered more swiftly. So, at this moment, the Sky Spirit Mother Planet, though seemingly weak, was actually a real iron barrel! As time passed day by day, the Undead were making their final struggling preparations, and the Alliance was likewise sweeping through everyone crazily. The Undead hid everywhere to no avail; even if they hid on other uninhabited planets, the Alliance still positioned certain forces on those planets, and there was even less space for hiding on those planets. The Undead were being eradicated rapidly. Two billion, 30 million, 40 million The Undead Army, vast in number yet lacking in quality, was even easier to deal with than the previous two billion powerful Undead! Finally, at a certain moment after a week, all the surviving Undead, one after another, vanished completely. It was as if they had merged into the Undead World. Observing this, Shen Hao immediately realized, they had shifted. And it was not just a covert shift; it was a planned relocation! Is this their final struggle? Shen Haos gaze instantaneously descended upon each Mother Planet. The answer quickly emerged. Great Yan Mother Planet! At this moment, Great Yan Imperial Capital, the vast city, was enveloped in formations that maintained the surface temperature while also digging a huge underground space hundreds of meters deep. Although not as perfect and warm as the underground cities of Human Civilization, it was just as capable of withstanding the cold wave. But then, countless Undead appeared densely! The Great Yan Imperial Capital in the Undead World was also under strict surveillance, but the moment the cold wave was felt, shrill warning alarms blared intensely, covering the entire Imperial Capital, both the surface and underground, with the sound of heavy bells! Nine tolls of the bell, the utmost catastrophe! Empress Xi Qing also heard the warning bells at the first instance, her complexion suddenly became grave. The Imperial Capital was under attack, at the highest level of alert, meaning she, the Empress, was at risk of falling! In fact, there was no need to verify, as the terrible yin energy had already begun to spread, and a massive horde of Undead rushed into the palace like a howling storm! Having chosen Great Yan, they had to take down this place in the shortest time possible! They must kill the Empress before he arrives! To the palace for protection! Shouts erupted one after another; countless civil servants of the Imperial Capital ignored the rising ocean of Undead within the city and madly rushed toward the palace. Even the civil servants in the Immortal Dynasty were no weaklings. They too could call the Wind and Rain, and command the Thunder! Those generals with astonishing vitality were then like Demon Gods on earth! Military God Mu Zhan, hailed as a god of war, was also in the Imperial Capital at the moment, stationed within the palace. Facing the howling powerful Undead, his blood energy even shot up to the sky, turning into a crimson giant, standing proudly in front of Empress Xi Qing. Yes, the Analysis Department of Human Civilization naturally did not overlook the possibility of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty being attacked, and even considered the possibility of the Human Mother Planet being attacked. Although there were no allied troops stationed there, the elite of Great Yan were also stationed within the Imperial Capital. The Empress herself was no weakling. Actually, she was the strongest of this civilization! In the end, so-called strategic conspiracies still had to be compared to real strength! Accompanied by a clear and unmistakable phoenix cry, a sea of flames rose into the sky, turning into a massive fire phoenix that soared overhead, sweeping away the surging coldness and invigorating all the soldiers and civil and military officials who were rushing to the scene in madness! Truly taking Great Yan for a soft persimmon, Empress Xi Qing sneered, her hands clasping a golden imperial sword as she looked out over the swarming Undead, her voice booming, Form up the formation! As her words fell, 30 million soldiers of the Forbidden Army roared in unison, with their spiritual power converging wildly, transforming into divine beasts, roaring at the hordes of Undead in the sky. The first wave of Undead instantly disintegrated and dissipated! The Great Yan Imperial Capital, was not so easy to take down. However, the resolve of the Undead was equally astonishing. The moment the military formation was activated, whether it was Empress Xi Qing, Military God Mu Zhan, or the other civil and military officials, all their expressions subtly changed. Because a more powerful yin energy was rising! Compared to before, there was not much change in numbers, but the quality was incomparable! Those were third stage Ghost Kings! In this period, exactly three Ghost Kings had successfully advanced to the third stage, which was the result of 50 billion Undead delaying as a price. In addition, nearly a hundred Ghost Kings, including a dozen that had reached Level 20, launched an attack simultaneously at this moment! The surging yin energy formed huge hands pressing down crazily towards Xi Qing, where it passed, everything froze, corroded, and dissipated; even a touch of it was enough to reduce a Level 8 Soldier to ash! Chapter 216 - 214: The End of the Trial and Ranking Rewards Chapter 216: Chapter 214: The End of the Trial and Ranking Rewards The Ghost Kings were acutely aware that they only had the power for one strike! They had to kill the Empress before Shen Hao arrived! Only by doing so could Great Yan fall into chaos, and only then would they have a chance to counterattack! For that one strike, they were putting it all on the line! At the same moment, the Sky Spirit Civilization, even the entire Human Civilization, was subjected to a frenzied onslaught from a billion Undead. At the very least, they could hold back that person for some time! ... Even if only for an instant, it was enough! In reality, Xi Qing, who was still only at Level 20, was indeed unable to withstand such an attack. At that moment, many peoples faces were etched with despair. Countless Soldiers and even high-ranking officials continuously charged towards that hand symbolizing death, hoping that even sacrificing their lives could slightly deplete the enemy and buy a sliver of a chance for the Empress to survive! Even Mu Zhan was prepared for such a sacrifice. Great Yan could be without him, the Military God, but it could not be without the Empress! However, when Mu Zhan turned around, he noticed that Her Highness the Empresss expression was not the slightest bit panicked. Instead, it was a mix of helplessness, amazement, and relief. This made Mu Zhan feel as though he had realized something. And at the next moment, his pupils suddenly constricted. Because on the back of the hand that the Empress had raised, a clear engraving appeared! He naturally knew what it was, everyone in the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty knewwhat it was! The strongest Chosen One in this Trial, the guardian deity of Human Civilization, who was known as the Supreme God King and who had truly saved Great Yan and all species! This was Shen Haos Imprint, His symbol, and also His power! The next moment, golden lightning mixed with the terrifying Dominator pressure erupted from Xi Qings body, and behind her, an enormous figure seated upon the Emperors Throne appeared! All were filled with shock as they watched. Even the Fire Phoenix, which symbolized Her Highness the Empress in the high sky, was now circling the giant phantom, continuously dancing around it. But the ones truly impacted by this, even driven to despair, were the numerous Undead! All they wanted was to kill the Empress! But on her person, there was that beings Imprint and power! Yes, this was a power that had been sealed away! As the Empress of Great Yan, the highest ruler of a civilization, doing so was equivalent to entrusting her life, and even everything about herself, into the hands of another, betting everything of the civilization! Without a doubt, not a single official in the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty could accept this, but what was even more certain was that the Empress had won the bet! Under the Dominator pressure of Shen Hao, even the Undead that had reached the third stage had no possibility of resistance. Those claws that seemed capable of tearing apart heaven and earth, of destroying everything, vanished into smoke the moment Shen Haos phantom appeared. All the Ghost Kings tried to flee in every direction, but at this moment, under the will of Shen Hao, how could there be any chance of escape? Its over. Witnessing the Undead vanishing into smoke one by one, Xi Qing finally let out a long breath. She knew that this Trial had finally come to an end. Turning her head, she looked back at the slowly dissipating Shen Hao phantom behind her. When she made that decision back then, she felt like she was gambling, but when she truly felt the power of the other party, she understood that this was not a gamble at all. That kind of power was far more real and reliable than mere luck! Its a pity Just thinking about facing the next Trial alone, Xi Qing felt a pressure like a mountain collapsing and tsunami unfurling. This Trial had eroded her original confidence and made her realize the terror of the Civilization Trial. Compared to the power of Shen Hao, she had no confidence that she could lead the Great Yan Civilization forward. What should I do Xi Qings gaze was filled with perplexity. However, Shen Hao was unaware of the pressure Xi Qing was facing at the moment; he was busy eliminating the remaining Undead assaulting the Sky Spirit Mother Planet and the Human Mother Planet. Although defensive preparations had been made on all fronts, such a vast number could still result in certain sacrifices. This was the inevitability of war. The quicker the elimination, the lesser the loss. As the Undead began to show signs of defeat and all Soldiers cheered in the final battle for victory, it took just two short days to clear the remaining Undead. And Shen Hao finally reached fifty trillion points. Level 26 Mall, open! It was not long after that all Chosen Ones received the same notification. [The Trial has ended, and the final ranking settlement has begun ahead of time. Please collect your ranking rewards.] [Congratulations, in the second Civilization Trial, you have guarded your civilization. Please review the scores and rewards of this Trial] [The resting period will now begin; please take the time to rest and prepare for the next Trial] [Note: During the resting period, all Chosen Ones cannot earn points; however, the Mall and other functions can still be used normally] Its over? There are still nearly ten billion Undead left. Shen Hao seemed a bit regretful. Just like the last Blood Demon Trial, as long as the civilization was deemed to have escaped from the crisis of the Trial, even if there were some remnant forces left, it wouldnt affect the conclusion of the Trial. The remaining ones could no longer earn points either. However, there was a slight difference from the last time. At this moment, Shen Hao keenly sensed that the Undead World had disappeared. The Inner World that had been attached to the civilization seemed to exist only for the Trial. As soon as the Trial ended, it vanished without a trace. No, it wasnt just that. The remaining undead also vanished! After the last trial, the residual Blood Demons were still lingering Shen Hao pondered and noted this difference. Regardless, the final ranking would still be calculated, and it was a pleasant surprise. After all, there were still a few days short of the expected time. He had hesitated whether to delay for a few more days. He didnt succeed in the end, but if the settlement still happened, that would be a considerable gain. Under the effect of the external system, a single settlement meant three Golden Legendary Civilization Treasures, with the personal rewards being equally substantial! Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The trial has ended, now comes the moment of harvest, Shen Hao put aside all other matters, focusing his attention on the Chosen One panel. First was the reward for the last ranking. [Your civilization has achieved first place in the third ranking settlement of this trial.] [As the Chosen One with the highest contribution value within the civilization, you will make a reward choice for your civilization.] [Please choose any three from the following three rewards.] [1, Heavenly Tribulation System] [2, Dao Pill Workshop] [3, Planet Engine] These three rewards Shen Haos eyes slightly brightened. Unlike the previous rewards, which seemed a bit ambiguous just by their names, the names of this times rewards were quite straightforward. Especially Dao Pill Workshop and Planet Engine. Shen Hao directly opened the detailed descriptions of these two rewards. [Name: Dao Pill Workshop] [Quality: Golden Legendary] [Level: 26 (40)] [Originating from the great creation of a powerful Cultivation Civilization, combining the Alchemy Dao with automation to create a Dao Pill Workshop that broke the monopoly of alchemists over elixirs, liberating the productive forces of elixir production and making a great contribution to the prosperity of civilization.] [Note 1: Maximum production is limited to certain specific Purple Epic elixirs] [Note 2: If a large number of alchemists work on the assembly line, production efficiency and product quality will be improved.] [Name: Planet Engine] [Quality: Golden Legendary] [Level: 26 (40)] [True expeditions mean bringing your mother planet along!] [Note: Level 21 unlocks the Curvature Engine, Level 31 unlocks the Superluminal Engine.] After carefully reading the text on the basic introductions, one could say that the contents of these two rewards were indeed almost as called, and for a civilization, they were both considerably impactful. Especially the Dao Pill Workshop! Right now, although human civilization has obtained a good amount of extraordinary resources through cultivation and trade with the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization, their application remains quite rudimentary. Theres no helping it. Just like the professions of artifact refiners and alchemists, whether its various magic potions on the Magic Road or various elixirs on the Cultivation Path, the core lies in the person. In the Transcendents. Let alone them, even the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization, in this regard, are only at the stage of manual production. The production efficiency is not high. Otherwise, alchemy, which could realize high-efficiency production, wouldnt have become a separate path of civilization all on its own. Currently, the resources provided to people are either simple applications of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, or high-quality resources directly purchased from the Mall. While it may seem workable, clearly, this utilization essentially involves huge waste. Waste of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures as well as waste of points! But now, even without knowing the specific effects of the Dao Pill Workshop, just looking at its function and its Golden Legendary quality, it could at least reduce this waste to some extent. For a civilization that needs to seize every moment to enhance its power, it is invaluable. As for the Planet Engine, its effect is similarly not small. If it had been obtained during the last ranking settlement, the trial couldve been even simpler. With the mother planet having mobility, the strategic possibilities are immensely greater. Only to say, it is indeed worthy of being a Golden Legendary Civilization Reward. Even if the level isnt high, its help to civilization is still astounding! Each one represents a tremendous foundation for any current civilization. Shen Hao then looked at the last reward, Heavenly Tribulation System. [Name: Heavenly Tribulation System] [Quality: Golden Legendary] [Level: 26 (40)] [A manifestation of the rules from certain worlds. When a Transcendents power reaches the threshold to cross extraordinary tiers, they will encounter Heavenly Tribulation. This carries certain risks but also enables one to reap tremendous rewards, reducing the difficulty of transcending tiers and strengthening extraordinary foundations.] [Note 1: After special adjustments, it can be used for most extraordinary paths.] [Note 2: Risks are controllable, however, the greater the risk, the bigger the reward.] Chapter 217 - 215: Trial Settlement Rewards Chapter 217: Chapter 215: Trial Settlement Rewards Heavenly Tribulation, its actually this Heavenly Tribulation. Shen Hao was also somewhat surprised. When he first saw the words Heavenly Tribulation System, he had wondered what it could be. But it must be said, the Heavenly Tribulation Systems role is not minor. Now, some ordinary cultivators who had access to ample resources already possessed level seven or eight abilities, and many with outstanding talents had even reached the tenth. Otherwise, they couldnt have formed such a vast army, let alone withstand the assaults of the undead. However, those who had reached the second stage were few and far between. ... Excluding the Chosen Ones, only less than five thousand ordinary cultivators had reached the Extraordinary Second Stage! After all, this kind of breakthrough is not so simple, as there exists a clear threshold. But now, with this Heavenly Tribulation System, the number of people breaking through will inevitably greatly increase. As for the risks they could possibly be mitigated from elsewhere as well. For instance, special equipment, special ammo. Even if certain sacrifices are necessary, they are worthwhile. In the face of the Civilization Trial, exchanging sacrifices for power is always more worthwhile than sacrifices during the trial itself. Among the three rewards, two are for development, Shen Hao whispered to himself, Its quite good. He was quite satisfied with the outcome of the rewards. From the perspective of the Civilization Trial, civilization rewards are actually much more important than personal rewards. However, Shen Hao also had expectations for the personal rewards. He switched to the personal reward interface. [In the third ranking settlement of this trial, you have earned the first place on the Chosen Ones leaderboard.] [You can choose any three of the following rewards:] [1. Golden Legendary Ability Ball Experience Pack x100] [2, Ability bar x1] [3, Golden Legendary Profession Exclusive Building x1] Profession Exclusive Building? Shen Hao immediately noticed the newly introduced reward category. The experience pack seems to be an inevitable appearance, the ability bar is also good, but the Profession Exclusive Building was somewhat unexpected. From the previous two ranking rewards, anything tagged Profession Exclusive had powerful effects. This might be related to Shen Haos profession being a Mythical specific one. If it was a choice of one from three, without a doubt, the Profession Exclusive must be chosen! Although it was not a choice of one from three right now, Shen Hao still chose the third reward first. Just like when he first chose the Profession Exclusive Equipment, the selection box popped up again. [Please choose: Attack Type, Defense Type, Utility Type] Attack and defense I should not need them, Shen Hao had a certain understanding of his own strength and foundationif the enemy he now faced couldnt be dealt with by him, then having one more Golden Legendary building might not be decisive. Therefore, he directly chose the Utility Type. [Checking profession] [Generating] [Generation complete, please collect] Along with the final prompt appearing, a Great Hall beyond description appeared on the interface! Yes, a Great Hall! Shen Hao slightly widened his eyes, even though the image on the interface was just a miniature, he could clearly sense the luxury and grandeur of this Great Hall. It didnt even have a top! Dominantly golden, with a dazzling Holy Light halo, at first glance, a long golden staircase stretched upward, layer by layer, leading up to a massive golden hall. Even though there was nothing on the hall in the picture, Shen Hao seemed to see gods and Buddhas residing there, overlooking all beneath them. Yes, this hall was clearly not meant for mere mortal emperors, but rather it was meant for the gods of heaven and earth! Shen Hao didnt ponder further and immediately checked the system information. [Name: Emperor Palace, Lingxiao Hall] [Quality: Golden Legend] [Level: 22 (40)] [Main hall of the Emperor Palace, can enhance the Emperors Power, hidden within the Lingxiao Void, and the only path to it is the Heavenly Ascension Ladder. It can appear in any void, houses thirty-six Immortal Official Positions, and those appointed can be promoted in status.] [Note: Part of the Mythical-level building, Emperor Palace!] This building As Shen Hao read the simple introduction, a sense of awe also surged within him. The text was brief, but the information conveyed was not little. Enhancing the Emperors Power seemed to possess a function similar to the [Emperors Throne], and the Heavenly Ascension Ladder appeared to have a certain teleportation function, and as for the Immortal Official Positions, there was no need to mention, this was about status! Today, apart from Shen Hao, no other Chosen Ones in human civilization have any advantage in status, which is why Shen Hao valued the Consciousness of the Life Mother Tree so much. Status represents potential and also power beyond levels! Even if the statuses offered by this Golden Legendary building were not on the level of the Life Mother Tree, without a doubt, the chosen thirty-six Immortal Officials would possess higher potential and stronger power! Even the phrase hidden within the void seemed to suggest certain concealed and defensive capabilities. The most important aspect was the note. Mythical-level building! This [Emperor Palace, Lingxiao Hall] was actually part of a Mythical-level building! This means that if other parts are collected in the future, could he attain a Mythical-level building exclusive to his profession? Anything related to the Mythical level is never simple! So far, Shen Haos strongest foundation, aside from his cheat, was his Mythical Talent and Mythical Level Profession! It seems, I cant easily overlook the ranking rewards in the coming trials. Shen Hao didnt know how long it would take to gather them, but he wouldnt miss any opportunity that came his way. He claimed all the individual rewards immediately. And after retrieving the Emperors Palace, Lingxiao Palace, Shen Hao was even more amazed. He could clearly feel that a hall, grander and more magnificent than he expected, was situated within some special space. It wasnt a space similar to a Pocket World Blessed Land; if anything, it resembled the Undead World more. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was a relatively independent dimension! At that moment, with just a thought, Shen Haos figure appeared above the main seat of the great hall. And the instant he appeared, his body trembled slightly and a massive phantom emerged directly behind him. It was an extension of power, a manifestation of authority, as if he had truly become the Heavenly Emperor, overlooking the entire world with a gaze that could easily reach other planets. If Shen Hao wished, he could materialize the Heavenly Ascension Ladder to any place in any world! Truly deserving of something exclusive to an Emperor, Shen Hao could only sigh with feeling in the end. He naturally felt that this hall was far more than what the introduction detailed. At this moment, he could even feel the Dominator Domain spreading and solidifying. Yes, the Dominator Domain, which like Dominator pressure, usually required certain consumption to be exhibited, was now fixed around this area. This point alone would make this hall a sacred place for cultivation! And there was more. Looking at the thirty-six clearly visible positions above the hall, Shen Hao sensed it wasnt just about bestowing Immortal Officials; it seemed he could also section off part of his abilities and mastered laws! When sitting here, he even felt that the hall was beyond Golden Legendary Level! It can only be said, truly befitting a part of a Red Mythical construction! Heavenly Emperor, indeed Emperor! Shen Hao was very satisfied. However, his expression turned slightly serious. Presently, the ranking rewards were, frankly, just minor rewards. Whether civilization ranking or individual ranking, it was the same. The truly important aspect was the Civilization Trials settlement rewards! Both for individuals and for civilization, this was what really mattered. After all, the biggest use of the cheat was to shear the Civilization Trials wool, but the quality and quantity of that wool had to be sufficient! With a mix of solemnity and anticipation, Shen Hao opened the trial settlement. [Settling] The text that appeared briefly underwent rapid change. [Civilization Surviving Individuals Number: 99.2%, Evaluation: SS] [Civilization Ecological Preservation Degree: 95.2%, Evaluation: SS] [Civilization Level Growth Evaluation: SS+] [Overall Evaluation: SS+] [Civilization Rewards as follows:] [1. The concentration of Extraordinary Elements within the planet increased to Level 30] [2. The planets diameter increased to three times its size] [3. The number of Chosen One slots increased to three times, to be distributed in succession] [4. Open Civilization System page, obtain x3 Subordinate Civilization slots] [Detected your points are the highest in this trial among all civilizations, please check Chosen One rewards] Civilization System page? Seeing the fourth reward, Shen Hao was thrilled. Although he did not know exactly what this Civilization System entailed, the significance of the words subordinate civilization couldnt be clearer! Clearly, this was what Erin Ellie had seen previously regarding civilization relations! Three slots, enough to comfortably include both the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization. Even though Shen Hao had anticipated this, it still turned out to be the biggest surprise among the settlement rewards! Moreover, the other rewards also slightly exceeded expectations. Shen Hao had thought it would only rise to Level 20, but it turned out to be Level 30! What does an increase in Extraordinary Elements concentration to Level 30 imply? It was an upgrade directly from Level 10 of the first stage to the pinnacle of the third stage! This wasnt just a threefold increase, calling it three hundredfold wouldnt be an exaggeration! After all, Extraordinary Elements are not only about concentration but also about quality! Level 30 implies, even without marketplace resources, that even Non-Chosen Ones could rely on the planets Extraordinary Elements to achieve Level 30 strength! This was a massive boost to the civilizations strength! Everyones cultivation speed would skyrocket! Moreover, the increase in the planets diameter to three times its original size. This reward also came somewhat unexpectedly. The Human Mother Planet is indeed not large, whether the Sky Spirit Mother Planet or Great Yan Mother Planet, they are roughly three or four times the size of the Human Mother Planet. But, an increase to three times the diameter! This was no minor enhancement! Chapter 218 - 216: SSS-Class Chosen One Reward! Chapter 218: Chapter 216: SSS-Class Chosen One Reward! The diameter increased to three times its previous size, meaning the volume had increased an entire twenty-seven times while the surface area also increased by nine times! This type of growth, for a planet, was nothing short of revolutionary. Its worth noting that even for the Sky Spirit Mother Planet or the Great Yan Mother Planet, their volumes were only about four times that of the Human Mother Planet. Now, the Human Mother Planets volume would even surpass theirs by seven times! Such a massive change was indeed beyond Shen Haos expectations. He had been worried that continually absorbing other civilizations would lead to overcrowding on the Human Mother Planet, but with such a reward, that concern was completely unnecessary. ... However, an increase to three times the diameter was admittedly a bit too large. Is it because of the SS class? pondered Shen Hao, The scope of this reward, from any angle, far exceeds the last time. Does the SS class reward so much more than an S class? Perhaps, it also related to the strength tiers of the civilization. Having only received rewards from passing two trials thus far, it was indeed difficult to predict. However, the richness of the reward was undoubtedly good news. The mere increase in the planets volume would bring considerable benefits. Not to mention, the concentration of Extraordinary Elements in the reward wouldnt be diluted by the vast volume, which would provide the opportunity to cultivate more, stronger Transcendents. And the various other resources were countless. The rewards for passing the trials were indeed much stronger than the ranking rewards. I wonder what the individual rewards are like. Shen Hao looked eagerly at the individual rewards again. [Calculating] The same message appeared, then rapidly changed. [Chosen One Points Evaluation: SSS] [Chosen One Strength Growth Evaluation: SS+] [Chosen One Trial Contribution Evaluation: SSS] [Final Evaluation: SSS-] [Please select seven from the following rewards:] [1. Permanently obtain VIP3 status in the store] [2. Obtain one random Red Mythical Ability Ball] [3. Obtain one random Red Mythical Ability Ball] [4. Obtain one random Red Mythical Equipment] [5. Obtain one random Red Mythical Equipment] [6. Obtain a new ability bar X3] [7. Obtain a new ability bar X3] [8. Obtain a minimum Golden Legendary Chosen One building] [9. Obtain a minimum Golden Legendary Contractor drawing qualification] [10. Obtain a minimum Golden Legendary Pet Beast] [11. Obtain 3000 Chosen One spots] [12. Obtain 3000 Chosen One spots] [13. Obtain 100 Chosen One Talent Promotion spots (up to Purple Epic)] [14. Obtain 100 Chosen One Talent Promotion spots (up to Purple Epic)] [15. Obtain 3 Chosen One Talent Promotion spots (up to Golden Legend)] [16. Obtain 5 Mythical Legend Level Treasure Chests] [Note: There is no time limit for selection, please decide carefully] Sixteen rewards to choose from, any seven! Moreover, the contents of the rewards this time had certainly ascended a level compared to last time! Shen Hao couldnt clearly distinguish whether this was due to a higher tier or because of the SSS class. But it must be said, the richness of the rewards even exceeded his expectations beyond the Civilization Reward. The Civilization Trial was surprisingly generous. It seems that some rules are fixed. Shen Hao recognized this as he viewed these rewards, The higher the evaluation, the richer the rewards, this must be a core rule written in the operation of the Civilization Trial. Regarding the Civilization Trial, whether its the initial intelligence information injected by the cheat system or the analysis from the Analysis Department, both pointed to a special guess. That is, the Civilization Trial had deviated from its original design standards in certain ways. Not to mention, just the difficulty of these two Civilization Trials was somewhat beyond the trial category, more akin to an apocalypse. Particularly the second one. The combination of the Undead Disaster and the Eternal Night Ice River, if not for the presence of Shen Hao, even powerful civilizations like the Great Yan Civilization and Desert Tower Civilization would likely face an apocalypse in this type of trial. Yet, certain rules still leaned towards trial rather than apocalypse. Such as the ranking rewards, adjusting the difficulty according to the civilizations strength, and the gradually increasing difficulty over time. The current richness of the settlement rewards undoubtedly further supported this speculation. Especially since Shen Hao was aware that there were no traces of an intelligent controller in the current Civilization Trial. If the difficulty were reduced a bit, paired with such rich rewards, it would indeed seem like a real trial, Shen Hao breathed out slowly. Regardless, with the existence of the cheat, he always had the opportunity to earn high evaluations and rich rewards. At this moment, after reviewing the sixteen rewards again, he couldnt help but feel amazed. Just looking at this series of Mythical levels was completely beyond his expectations. So far, among all the known Chosen Ones, only he possessed the foundation of Mythical level. Even for him, he only had a Mythical Talent and a Mythical Level Profession, just two in total. But now, a whole bunch was laid out in front of him! I can only choose seven, Shen Hao pondered. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He then opened his cheat system. As expected, along with the end of the trial, the cheat system had once again entered the progress bar period. When Shen Hao looked at the cheats that had been loaded, he also found that most of the cheats had turned grey. Meaning they were temporarily unusable. Map cheats, triple points hacks, and triple drop hacks were still manageable. But the VIP product cheat had also turned grey. This made Shen Hao somewhat heartbroken. This cheat would ensure that a top-tier product appears every time the VIP marketplace refreshes every three days. Without this cheat, it meant no more easily acquiring high-quality, high-level products during the resting period. Wait for the progress bar, just about thirteen days, Shen Hao finally decided, not to rush in choosing personal rewards. Wait until the refresh of the cheats before deciding. There might be a cheat that allows claiming all trial completion rewards. Although the probability of such a cheat appearing was not high, the likelihood of the VIP3 marketplace cheat appearing was quite high. Only after confirming the cheats could he better choose the rewards. Shen Hao closed the reward claim interface. Next, it was time to receive the Civilization Reward. Clearly, the Civilization Reward would bring significant changes to the entire Human Mother Planet, so the authority to receive the rewards was given to the person who contributed the most, but all Chosen Ones could see the contents of the Civilization Reward. The internet was already boiling over at this point. The volume has increased by twenty-seven times? My heavens! I always felt our mother planet was too small. Exactly, this reward couldnt come at a better time. Level 30 Transcendent Elements concentration, arent our cultivation speeds going to skyrocket? The number of Chosen Ones has tripled again, six times compared to the beginning. A huge area along with dense Spiritual Energy, our planet is directly transforming into an Immortal cultivation world. I can hardly imagine what life will be like in the future. Clearly, most people were equally shocked by the content of the rewards. Although the emergence of the Civilization Trial had already changed the fate of the entire civilization and brought about uncertainties about the future, the huge changes at present were moving in a favorable direction, especially the Level 30 Extraordinary Elements, which affected everyones personal interests! Flying and escaping, immortality, such unimaginable things in the past had now truly become possible! The trials were indeed terrifying, but at this moment, many people still harbored hope for the future. As long as they could overcome the trials, they would gain everything! Not just humans, but also those Species that had joined Human Civilization were equally excited at this moment. SS-grade evaluation! Compared to the evaluation and rewards they received from the last trial, the high evaluation and abundant rewards received by Human Civilization were unimaginable to them. This truly let them see the hope of overcoming the trials and becoming stronger increasingly! Not just these joiners, at this moment, the people of Sky Spirit and Great Yan were equally excited. While most people were paying attention to other rewards, they were focusing on the fourth reward from the start. Affiliated Civilization! Your Highness, this is the only chance for Great Yan to survive through the brutal Civilization Trials and to become stronger and go further! the envoy stationed in Human Civilization by Great Yan immediately dialed a direct communication to Her Highness the Empress, his tone filled with uncontrollable excitement, Missing this opportunity, we may never encounter such a powerful civilization with boundless future again! Such obviously biased words should not have been spoken by him, but he truly feared losing this opportunity. After knowing that the trial had ended, everyone inevitably worried about the next trial. Especially for the people of Sky Spirit and Great Yan, even ordinary soldiers understood, the only reason they had managed through this trial with such minimal cost was because of the presence of Human Civilization and the existence of the strongest Chosen One. What if the next trial is even more brutal? In the face of Civilization Trials, survival is always the first pursuit. Sticking close to Human Civilization is clinging to the hope of survival! Empress Xi Qing knew this well too, hence she did not blame the envoy and after pondering for a moment, without the courts permission, directly said, Submit the application on my behalf, I will personally visit Human Civilization, to meet with Emperor Wu Shang. For an Empress to use the word meet, the attitude was very clear. Even if it spread out, most people in Great Yan could accept it. Especially the high ministers. When the disparity in strength is so vast, submission is not a humiliation. Moreover, not long ago, they had clearly seen the Empresss hand bearing the imprint representing that individual, which saved her and also the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty This was already a form of submission. Chapter 219 - 217: The Promotion of the Entire World! Chapter 219: Chapter 217: The Promotion of the Entire World! ` Submission, such a thing, becomes much easier once the first step is taken. In fact, at this moment, Xi Qings excitement and surprise were no less than that of her envoy. After the Civilization Trial ended, just the thought of the upcoming Trial filled her with an indescribable sense of immense pressure. Her people might still trust her, but she found it increasingly difficult to trust herself. The first time she saw the words Affiliated Civilization, she even felt it was a sign from the Heavenly Dao. ... And it was the greatest fortune for the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. No matter the cost, we must secure a spot for Great Yan! Xi Qings gaze was extremely resolute. This might have been the most correct decision she made as the Emperor of Great Yan. Meanwhile, on the Human Mother Planet, as the sunlight began to softly brighten once more, the Chosen One Association together with the Global United Front released a regulation. It directed everyone to emerge from the Underground Cities in turn. After all, it was still unclear what form this increase in size was taking. Staying underground might pose certain risks. People quickly received orders to set aside their work, gather valuable possessions, and queue up to head to the surface. Li Tao was among the first batch from his Underground City. He used to be a construction worker responsible for building the Underground City; when the Senya people arrived, he became a battery factory worker. The moment he received his orders, he began packing his things, and his colleagues, also among the first to leave the Underground City, were excitedly discussing. Finally, we can leave the underground. I heard the sun has come out! But the surface temperature is still minus fifty degrees. Just fifty degrees, thats nothing for us, I dont even need to activate my heating belt. Youre right, were all little Supermen now. Indeed, the reason they were chosen as the first batch was because they had fairly good Extraordinary Power. Although they had been busy and tired during this period, they had earned many contribution points, and moreover, the prices of some basic resources were continuously dropping; by now, virtually all of them had achieved Level 3, even Level 4 strength. Li Tao was Level 4. If he reached Level 5, he could become part of the reserve military personnel. This had always been a slight regret for Li Taothe reserve forces werent as dangerous, but they had much better benefits. Li Tao. Someone beside him slapped his shoulder heavily and smiled, Your kid is in the thirteenth kindergarten, right? Lets pick up our kids together later; I miss my little one so much. Who doesnt miss them? Speaking of his children, Li Tao too smiled, I even promised to take them camping. You said that too? I did as well. Lets go together with both our families, and call some more buddies. Sure, you arrange it. Li Tao nodded with a laugh, his face revealing his anticipation. Although living in the Underground City had only been for a short two months, most people were already longing for the sunshine, the sky, and the plants and flowers. The warm lighting of the Underground City simply could not make up for all of this. The warmth brought by the lights was incomparable to the natural world. Now, at last, they could go out. Filled with anticipation and excitement, Li Tao and his colleagues queued up and took the elevator to the surface. The moment they opened the door, the howling cold wind hit them, and everything in sight was covered in ice, almost making one doubt whether the Trial was really over. But people quickly noticed the dim sky, and the sun that was becoming visibly brighter to the naked eye. Its really over! At this instant, Li Tao felt an urge to cry. He had been on a surface mission before, where the howling wind could easily sweep a person away, the cold was almost freezing everything, and the sky was so dark that not even the slightest bit of light was visible. Even though it was still cold now, just the sight of the sun in the sky was enough to excite everyone. Some even started cheering loudly, not caring about the cold as they opened their arms and ran excitedly, tilting their heads back to bask in the sunlight. It wasnt until personal terminals issued new orders that people reluctantly regrouped. Nowadays, everyones tasks were directly assigned by their terminals. Although they had managers and heads of departments at various levels, the powers of these leaders were strictly limited; this was a system advantage that maintained order at the grassroots level during the Trial. It also made people accustomed to following the directives given by their terminal tasks. And those who were the first to leave the Underground City didnt have no tasks at all, they were responsible for clearing the cities and the ground. After being ravaged by fierce winds, most of the original cities were in ruins, with many tall buildings directly collapsed. For people to live on the surface again, most cities needed to be demolished and rebuilt. This, too, was one of the tasks for the upcoming rest period. As more and more people returned to the surface, the climate continued to warm, snow and ice began to melt, some of the plants that had been frozen started showing green again, and people were pleasantly surprised to discover that these plants had not completely diedthe Life Force from the Life Mother Tree and the World Tree had sustained their lives. Until two days later, when everyone had reached the surface and found relatively open spaces to stand in. Their personal terminals also initiated a countdown. The countdown to the changes of the world. ` Li Tao had already reunited with his family; he was holding one child with one hand and looking at the countdown with anticipation alongside his wife. Until the last second. The earth trembled slightly. Li Tao saw with utmost clarity that the ground next to him began to extend! It was an undoubtedly bizarre sensation, as if someone was controlling it on a computer, simply stretching the map out! But if you looked carefully, you could see that some of the ground and soil were being born out of thin air, identical to what was already there. The speed was not slow, and it was extremely smooth; there was no squeezing or compacting happening. The distance between Li Tao and his wife, which was originally just over a meter, was now visibly increasing without his wife moving an inch, and everything around them was the same; many people even fell on their butts to the ground, but the soil they were sitting on showed no change whatsoever. Even the ground where peoples feet stood seemed to stay the same size as well. Look at the city! someone suddenly exclaimed. Li Tao raised his head to look towards the city not far away. That moment was filled with shock. Because the buildings in the city were clearly changing; some stayed put, while the ones in the suburbs were noticeably shifting! I get it now, someone seemed to have realized. Areas with human intervention remain unchanged, and those without extend and spread! Thats right, its really like that, more and more people realized. Roads, houses, squares, none of them are affected. Then the Underground City should be fine, too. Damn, this is too epic. The methods of the Civilization Trial are beyond our imagination. Im starting to doubt if this world is realit feels like a computer program that can do whatever it wants. Everyone was shocked by the changes happening around them. Although they had long known about the mystery and power of the Civilization Trial, the scene before them still surpassed everyones understanding. Land was expanding out of nowhere, perfectly avoiding damage to individuals and architectural structures of civilization! Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Until everything settled down, the people who had been standing close together on the ground now found themselves almost nine times farther apart than before! Li Taos wife ran over to him, her face full of shock; they also discovered that gravity seemed unchanged. And that wasnt all. The Extraordinary Elements in the air were visibly changing at an observable rate. It was like a tide of Spiritual Energy had surged. Many people even sat down right where they were, eager to begin Cultivation. This is too amazing, said Li Taos wife, her face filled with emotion as though she was still immersed in the scenes from moments ago. I could never have dreamed of such a fantastical scene. Indeed its amazing, Li Tao nodded, his gaze lingering on his wifes face when he suddenly noticed that the faint crows feet at the corners of her eyes had vanished. This left him somewhat stunned. No, this was not a dream. His wife looked younger, and so did he. The Civilization Trial had been underway for over eight months now, and everything had drastically changed. Why are you looking at me like that? Li Taos wife felt a bit embarrassed. I was just thinking, Li Tao started to smile, holding his child as he looked around at everything, if we can keep overcoming the Trials, whether our lives will continue to get better. They definitely will! The longing and anticipation in Li Taos wifes eyes mirrored his own. The power surging within them, as well as the planet beneath their feet that was now even larger and would become more prosperous, all showcased the potential. At this moment, countless others, just like them, were filled with hope for the future! And it wasnt just the average person. Even the powerful Chosen Ones and the officials wielding authority were excitedly observing the changes taking place in the whole world. Its expanding proportionally! The mineral resources have all increased! Its not just an increase, in some places Extraordinary Resources traces have been detected! Thats right, some resources have undergone transformation to become Extraordinary. Cities and the Underground City both remain undamaged! Theres hardly any change in gravity, either. The amount of Extraordinary Elements has grown too much, my Cultivation speed is now at least ten times faster than before! This reward is too generous; our Mother Planet has now become a powerful Extraordinary World! This is the advancement of the entire world! Chapter 220 - 218: Focus on Development During the Rest Period Chapter 220: Chapter 218: Focus on Development During the Rest Period Its no wonder theyre so excited; the benefits brought about by this change even surpass their expectations. After all, increasing the desert ninefold versus increasing the richness of the land ninefold are entirely different concepts. The latter can truly bring about immense benefits! Moreover, these are benefits already secured! Prior to this, in comparison to worlds like the Sky Spirit Mother Planet and the Great Yan Mother Planet, the Human Mother Planet was like a barren resource desert, especially in the realm of Extraordinary Resources. If it werent for the Secret Realm rewards from the last Trial that somewhat made up for it, all of Human Civilizations Extraordinary Resources would have had to rely on the marketplace and imports. This would undoubtedly slow down the pace of development. Now, with just one SS-grade Trial reward, this shortcoming has been directly rectified! ... The high level of Human Civilization is already eager to properly develop the planet! Shen Hao is also paying attention to the changes in the world. For him, the feeling is even more pronounced. After all, as the Emperor, the Human Mother Planet can be considered his territory. The connection between him and Human Civilization has extended to the entire planet. After all, this planet is where the majority of humans live. Thus, at this moment, he can clearly see many things that ordinary people cannot. For instance, Extraordinary Elements have already formed something akin to Dragon Veins in certain places. Furthermore, some areas are slowly forming Demon Crystals and Spirit Stones. Even more so, Shen Hao has seen a flower that contains unique Spiritual Power slowly coming into existence in the depths of the desert. There are also many other indescribable wonders. The gathering places of Dragon Veins, natural Thunder Pools, giant rocks imbued with Yin Yang Power, and ice exuding a chilling aura This makes Shen Hao realize that the rewards are not just as simple as the brief text description. Now, the Human Mother Planet is no longer purely a material world; there is an abundance of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, a multitude of emerging Extraordinary Rules awaiting development and exploration. However, these things are primarily concentrated in the directions of Magic and Cultivation, Shen Hao squints slightly, In addition, there is a certain amount of alchemy, Martial Arts, and plant sacrifice related Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, although few, they are present. Clearly, the birth of these Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures is closely related to the path of civilization. After all, the Extraordinary Elements obtained from the Trial rewards are actually a kind of Universal Elements, and nearly all Extraordinary Systems can cultivate and transform under these elements. Theoretically, the manifestation as rules and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures should not have a clear focus. It seems that there are many rules in the Civilization Trial that have not been directly mentioned outright. However, gathering the strength of an entire civilization is surely something that can be mastered gradually. Formulate development plans, then push forward quickly; do not waste valuable rehabilitation time, Shen Hao swiftly orders, Now is the time for revival from ruins. Indeed, the end of the Trial does not mean one can completely relax. The rest period is incredibly precious, especially when no one knows exactly how long it will last. There are far too many tasks at hand. Following Shen Haos orders, everyone springs into action. Fioras role becomes evident once again. Supporting the Global United Front, it quickly passes one policy after another, then promptly disseminates them, precisely dividing the tasks among everyone. The first task is the reconstruction of ground cities. The original cities have been almost entirely destroyed and are clearly uninhabitable; even if they were, the old city construction could not meet the current needs of civilization. Many new technologies and ideas must be integrated into the current cities. This is particularly true for Cultivation and security. When Human Civilization first emerged thousands of years ago, cities were built near rivers; now, however, cities need to be built near Dragon Veins, where Extraordinary Elements are most abundant. Additionally, Formations that cover the entire city need to be built, both to further gather Extraordinary Elements and to enhance city defense. After this Trial, the security of cities has already become a priority. Even though humans lack some experience in this area, fortunately, both the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization have experience in this kind of construction. Coupled with the capabilities and heavy industries absorbed from the Desert Tower Civilization. Science, Magic, and Cultivation will be integrated into the new cities. Even in this process, they will deepen their learning of these three paths, eagerly accumulating experience and fundamentally enhancing the foundation and capabilities of Human Civilization. Apart from city construction, the restoration and application of nature are also underway simultaneously. Todays entire Human Civilization, even with the addition of new Species, still has a total population of only nine billion. With their current levels of productivity, building cities that can accommodate nine billion beings wont take much time. Yet, this vast land must be put to use as quickly as possible. Although the Life Mother Tree and the World Tree have protected some animals and plants, and a large number of new plants, including Extraordinary Plants, have appeared on the expanded land, leaving nature to restore itself would simply be too slow. Shen Hao immediately mobilizes all the Senya people, collaborating with the Life Mother Tree and the World Tree, to comprehensively restore and enhance the natural environment of the Human Mother Planet. ` Even at the expense of a huge amount of money, he purchased a large batch of seeds for various extraordinary resources, as well as a massive number of Extraordinary Creatures with breeding value, from the mall. He strived to ensure that within the shortest time, every person within the civilization would have cultivation resources sufficient to match the current Mother Planet. It is known that, as of now, Human Civilization had only surpassed the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization in terms of high-end combat power. But at the average level of the lower ranks, it was still somewhat behind. This was naturally an opportunity to catch up. The city and nature, these two fields, would become the focal points of Human Civilizations development during this rest period. Of course, these are not the only areas in need of development. Such as the advancement of high-tech heavy industry, research in alchemy technology, the integration of various industrial levels, training in cultivation techniques, research on rare equipment The myriad tasks await revival; it is not just an empty phrase, but a reality. Shen Hao also quickly realized that in order to accelerate development in various fields, it was not enough to just shut the doors and develop on their own. Although the Trial had ended, the mother planets of the other civilizations had not disappeared; clearly, they would all spend the rest period together. Send out spaceships to empty out everything of value from both the Desert Tower Mother Planet and Louiss Mother Planet, especially the Ancient Relics within the Louis Civilization, Shen Hao ordered, Also, draft a more detailed document for the affiliated civilizations; both the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization must become our Affiliated Civilizations. Indeed, this was the decision made as soon as he was aware of the existence of the subordinate civilization system. One magic, one cultivation, indeed very fitting. Originally, the Desert Tower Civilization was also very suitable as a supplement for the technological path, but sadly, the current Desert Tower Civilization had already lost its qualificationthe Human Civilization had completely swallowed the Desert Tower Civilization. This was verified by the Civilization Trial. In the last settlement, there was no ranking calculated for the Desert Tower Civilization, just like the initial situation with the Siti and other civilizations. This meant that although there were still 15 billion people surviving from the Desert Tower Civilization, in reality, according to the judgment of the Civilization Trial, this civilization had already perished. The remaining 15 billion people were all under the absolute rule of Human Civilization. Aside from the larger population, they were no different from the Siti people, the Senya people, and the Mongolians. The Louis Civilization was the same. However, the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization were completely different. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They were still recognized by the Civilization Trial. If they are not listed as subordinate civilizations, they would be ushered into the next Trial when it starts. President, Gong Dong reported the suggestions of the Analysis Department, The Analysis Department believes that its best we host a formal ceremony for the signing of the subordinate civilizations. A ceremony? Shen Hao nodded. According to the rules of the Civilization Trial, as long as the Human Civilization extended an invitation to affiliate and more than eighty percent of the Chosen Ones within the target civilization agreed, a subordinate relationship that is recognized by the Civilization Trial could be established, and they would jointly accept the trials as a united civilization system. But that was merely the rule of the Civilization Trial. In reality, to establish such a relationship, indeed a formal ceremony is needed. After all, this relationship concerns not just the Chosen Ones but also every person within the civilizations. Especially since neither the Sky Spirit Civilization nor the Great Yan Civilization had stepped into the information age. Their ordinary citizens, in fact, do not have sufficient understanding of Human Civilization. A formal ceremony could also deepen the recognition of common individuals on both sides and clarify the Sovereign Civilization status of Human Civilization. In that case, I do have a plan, Shen Hao suddenly looked around at this Lingxiao Palace. Since he had withdrawn from the Mage Tower, he had not lived there but had moved here instead. After all, this Golden Legendary building imparted no small enhancement to his power. It even helped his cultivation speed to a certain extent. So now, he was sitting on the Emperors Throne, at the highest point of the Lingxiao Palace, with the Emperors Scepter floating on his left, Fioras true form floating on his right, he was gently stroking the Sky Splitting Venerable Beast Little Kong in his arms, and behind him, a vast shadow loomed, its starry eyes overseeing the entire world. If it were not for remote communication and Gong Dong had to report directly in front of him, he might not be able to stand steady. At this moment, Shen Hao truly possessed a semblance of the Heavenly Emperor. Without exaggeration, just this posture alone is the strongest ceremony! Have them prepare, Shen Hao said after outlining the capabilities of the Lingxiao Palace and his plan, adding, Also, one of the thirty-six Immortal Official positions is yours. Yes! Gong Dong instinctively responded, but he remained in somewhat of a daze even after the communication was cut off. After a while, as if he had finally digested everything, his face revealed surprise and excitement. He began to look forward to the ceremony with immense anticipation, an event that would certainly be remembered by countless people of the three civilizations! Chapter 221 - 219: Ascend the Heavenly Ladder, An Audience with the Heavenly Emperor! Chapter 221: Chapter 219: Ascend the Heavenly Ladder, An Audience with the Heavenly Emperor! Shen Hao had already realized that if he wanted to establish a long-term affiliated alliance, Human Civilization indeed needed more dignity and a higher status than before. After all, even species that had joined Human Civilization could potentially betray it, let alone those in the Affiliated Alliance. The Civilization Trial did not impose a rule against betrayal. To secure rights and status, to ensure the stability of the civilization system, Human Civilization had to rely solely on its own efforts. And naturally, the biggest confidence of Human Civilization was him. Fortunately, at the current moment, the initiative was in their hands. ... The Sky Spirit Civilization and Great Yan Civilization had applied several days ago to become affiliated civilizations, but due to the reason awaiting Shen Haos decision, their applications had been temporarily postponed without a clear response. On one hand, Shen Hao had indeed been occupied with numerous matters over the past few days; on the other, it was necessary to assert control. And now, it was indeed time. On the seventh day following the end of the Civilization Trial, the Sky Spirit Civilization and Great Yan Civilization both received a response from Human Civilization. Shen Hao would allow, at a specific time, the Sky Spirit Sage Council and the Emperor of Great Yan to come for an audience. He requested that they make the message public and set off in the official posture of applicants for affiliated civilization status within the specified time. His purpose in doing so was not hard to understand, but for the rulers of these two civilizations, this was an extremely delightful response. Especially for the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. The Empress of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty and various civil and military ministers had a stronger desire to survive than the Sky Spirit Civilization. Empress Xi Qing also bore a pressure far greater than what could be shared among the members of The Sages Council. Thus, faced with the announcement from Human Civilization, Xi Qing accepted it directly and even convened a court meeting to announce it, setting the tone alongside several ministers, including Military God Mu Zhan. We must secure the quota for an affiliated civilization of Human Civilization! Xi Qing even asserted directly in the court. There were many supporters, but there were also dissenters. A large part of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, still immersed in their past status on the planet, recognized the necessity of becoming an affiliated civilization but opposed the Empresss unyielding stance. Even as an affiliated civilization, we must maintain the dignity of Great Yan, some radical ministers even wept loudly in the hall, As the Emperor of Great Yan, Your Majesty should inspire self-improvement, how can you flatter so obsequiously, it really is humiliating, humiliating indeed. At that moment, Xi Qing really wanted to curse. Dignity? Although she came from the jianghu, any old hand in the jianghu knew that dignity and respect must be earned through strength. Only those young masters who just entered the jianghu would still think they had dignity when they had no real skills! If they did not secure this affiliated civilization spot, the next Trial would likely be the time of Great Yans extinction! Fortunately, the truly high-ranking civil and military ministers were not so foolish, especially Military God Mu Zhan, who had participated in the last undead war and was very aware of the power and potential of Human Civilization. He was equally clear about the style of Human Civilization. As long as Great Yan Civilization could bring sufficient benefits to Human Civilization, there was no need to worry about being abandoned at will. Becoming an affiliated civilization was indeed the greatest opportunity for Great Yan Civilization to survive in the Civilization Trial. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thus, under the unanimous promotion of the Empress and the civil and military ministers, the application to become an affiliated civilization of Human Civilization was declared to all, and it was decided that three days later, the Empress would personally lead the ministers to meet the strongest being of Human Civilization. After the message spread, the publics reaction was quite strong. After all, Great Yan had not entered the information age, and apart from the soldiers who had participated in the battles, the majority of the ordinary populace did not understand the strength of Human Civilization. And there were also many sects, gangs, and various forces interwoven. For a time, various voices emerged. The authority of the Empress was even slightly damaged. But regardless, the day to depart finally arrived. According to the message from Human Civilization, they didnt need to do anything; they would naturally understand when the time came. However, Xi Qing still held a grand ceremonial departure. On the high mountain used for sacrifice to heaven and earth by Great Yan, dressed in Emperors clothes, with civil and military officials following behind, countless bell tones rang out at once. Under the enormous magic array, accompanied by Xi Qings voice echoing in the high sky. All the people of the Imperial City could hear distinctly. After finishing the previously recited sacrificial text to heaven and earth, Xi Qing solemnly bowed towards the sky. At this moment, she felt the gaze from Shen Hao, and though she felt confident about obtaining the quota, she couldnt help but feel nervous. She took a deep breath and in a deep voice said, Emperor of Great Yan earnestly requests an audience with the Supreme Emperor of Human Civilization! Accompanied by this voice, like the earlier sounds, it reverberated far away. Xi Qing had thought that at the next moment, she and her retinue would disappear into the distance. The Supreme Emperor of Human Civilization had such great power, frequently demonstrated during the wars. But A golden radiance suddenly emerged in the high sky, shining on Xi Qing and the civil and military officials, and even on the citizens of the Imperial City and people further away. At that moment, everyone subconsciously looked up. Then, they all displayed expressions of incomparable shock! High above the clouds, radiating golden light that illuminated the entire earth, was a tremendously large golden palace! Words failed to describe everything the people saw. For the palace was so majestic, so enormous, it completely surpassed human imagination. It even soared higher than the clouds, shined brighter than the Great Sun, and even from the ground looking up, one could feel an indescribable supreme authority. Was this the residence of the Supreme Emperor of Human Civilization? No, this was clearly the Immortal Realm! It was the Heavenly Palace! Some Qi Refiners at this moment nearly went mad! That is the legendary Immortal Palace! I feel the presence of immortal essence, true and genuine immortal essence! Ranked among the Immortal Class, immortal and undying! That one already possesses the potential of an Immortal Emperor! Indeed, unlike the previously acquired Mage Tower, the Lingxiao Palace, from any angle, resembled an Immortal Palace. For many cultivators of the Great Yan Civilization, they might not understand where the power of a spacecraft lay, but they absolutely grasped the concept of Immortal Emperor. Ranked among the Immortal Class, immortal and undying, was the ultimate pursuit of every Qi Refiner! It was also the greatest mythological legend of this civilization. Some of the common folk who witnessed the enormous Immortal Palace high in the sky, even knelt down on the ground, overwhelmed with excitement. The next moment, an even more shocking scene appeared. Right before everyones eyes, a golden ladder descended layer by layer from the Immortal Palace above the clouds, accompanied by a grand and prolonged sound that echoed through the heavens and the earth! Announcing the Emperor of Great Yan, ascending the Heavenly Ladder, to pay homage to the Heavenly Emperor! Ascend the Heavenly Ladder! Pay homage to the Heavenly Emperor! This grand sound undoubtedly plunged every onlooker into profound astonishment. Even those courtiers who held opposing views, upon seeing the golden ladder extend right in front of the Empress, were also in a state of deep shock. They knew that the strongest of Human Civilization were powerful, but the scene before them could not merely be described as powerful! That grand palace, that ladder extending from the void, all far exceeded their understanding. It was as if, it truly was a genuine Immortal Palace, and indeed a genuine Heavenly Emperor! Ultimately, it was Empress Xi Qing who first recovered. Taking a deep breath, she turned and looked at over ten of the highest ranking court officials behind her, and said gravely, My beloved subjects, join me in ascending the Heavenly Ladder, to pay homage to the Heavenly Emperor! Her eyes still retained a hint of astonishment at this moment. Indeed, she had long understood the strength of Human Civilization and the power of that Emperor, and she knew that todays ceremony was to formally establish the affiliation and to declare it throughout Great Yan. But she had not anticipated such a shocking scene as the one before her. The Immortal Palace amidst the clouds, the Heavenly Ladder reaching straight into the sky! All of this surpassed her imagination. At this moment, Xi Qing, just like all the civil and military officials, seemed to have a clear recognition in their minds. The one located above the clouds deserved the name of Heavenly Emperor! Xi Qing took the first step onto the Heavenly Ladder. As it appeared, it seemed illusory, but upon stepping onto it, everything became incredibly solid. With each step forward, everything became more and more real, especially the massive palace they saw as they looked up, resonating with a palpable reverence in their hearts. Ascending the Heavenly Ladder was not merely a process, but a ceremonious act. A formal audience, establishing authority. It was one of the functions of this legendary structure. The Dominators pressure and the Emperors Power would penetrate the heart in a gentle yet firm manner during this ceremony. Everyone who ascended the Heavenly Ladder would retain in their hearts a reverence for both this great palace and Shen Hao. As everyone approached the massive palace, they also saw another group of people, and they were the Sky Spirit Civilizations Sages, likewise appearing on the Heavenly Ladder. Indeed, the Heavenly Ladder directly crossed through the void, appearing both in the Great Yan Civilization and the Sky Spirit Civilization! Realizing this, both groups experienced even greater shock between them. Not until they continued upward, really approaching the great palace, did a massive ethereal shadow also appear before everyone. This ethereal shadow was a manifestation of Shen Haos status, seemingly enveloping cosmic galaxies within, boundless and vast, and also carried the dignity of an emperor. Even Empress Xi Qing, the most powerful among them, felt an unbearable suppression at this moment. So much so that she dared not look any longer, bowed her head, and proceeded forward with utmost respect, finally stepping into the great hall! Chapter 222 - 220: Offer Absolute Loyalty! Chapter 222: Chapter 220: Offer Absolute Loyalty! Watching their expressions, Shen Hao knew that this ritual had been quite successful. Rather, Lingxiao Palaces role was indeed meant for such occasions. This grand hall was capable of deeply instilling his suppression into peoples hearts. At this moment, Shen Hao was not the only person in the great hall. In these three days, fifteen out of the thirty-six Immortal Official positions had been confirmed, all of them Chosen Ones, and they were also gathered here, set to represent Human Civilization in the formal signing ceremony of the Affiliated Civilization treaty. At this moment, Yang Jun stepped forward first. ... Welcome to Lingxiao Palace. He was wearing a retro-style robe, which had been elaborately designed by a costume artist and even used Extraordinary materials. Under the setting of the great hall, his entire persona appeared exceptionally distinguished. The rest were mostly the same. This was also prepared during these three days. But dont underestimate these details. As the absolute leader within the newly established civilization system, Human Civilization had to show its strength and the hope to overcome the Trial to other civilizations. This was the core to maintaining the integrity of the system. Even such details could play a role. At this moment, including Xi Qing, everyones expression was solemn. For them, this was akin to entrusting the fate of their civilizations into the hands of Human Civilization; they naturally hoped that Human Civilization would take this seriously. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At least, the scene before them was enough to be accountable to the citizens within their own civilizations. Sky Spirit Civilization, Great Yan Civilization, and Human Civilization have fought side by side in this Trial, establishing deep friendships. Since you have come here at this moment, you certainly hope to continue this friendship for a long time, Yang Jun continued, his expression grave, But to last long, we cannot be without order. The President has summoned you here today to clarify the order that should exist within the civilization system. Everyone tensed up a bit. Even Sky Spirit Civilization felt the same. They indeed had established a good relationship with Human Civilization before, but it was clear that in the face of the Civilization Trial, friendship was the most unreliable. The ones most in need of the Affiliated Civilization slots right now were them. From the perspective of Human Civilization, theres no need to necessarily sign with them. After all, their power had already fallen behind that of humans. Mr. Yang, rest assured, Xi Qing said at this moment, surprisingly in perfect Mandarin, We come here not solely relying on the friendship established through joint combat, seeking the protection of Human Civilization. We too have the determination to undertake all the responsibilities of an Affiliated Civilization. This was also the result of discussions Xi Qing had with other ministers in the past few days. In the face of the Civilization Trial, it would be foolish to expect to do nothing and simply rely on the protection of other civilizations. The greatest benefit of becoming an Affiliated Civilization of Human Civilization was not the protection received, but the potential to share in Human Civilizations power. High-level malls, powerful technology, a sufficiently stable order and now also abundant resources. All of these, if they could just share a little of it, would grant them potential far beyond their own! For this, they could give everything! No matter how cruel or hopeless the subsequent Trials are, Sky Spirit Civilization will certainly perish before Human Civilization, Leman even said at this moment, his tone firm, This can be written into the alliance agreement! Great Yan feels the same! Xi Qing quickly followed. Whether it was the other ministers of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty or the other Sages of Sky Spirit Civilization, none objected to such words. Clearly, this was not just the personal decision of Xi Qing and Leman, but the shared will of the entire ruling class of the civilizations. At least at this moment, they truly could give everything for this slot of Affiliated Civilization. Yang Jun seemed to want to say something, but suddenly his expression changed, and he respectfully made way. All of them suddenly faced Shen Hao seated on the throne. Even Xi Qing, who had had several private conversations with Shen Hao, felt an almost suffocating pressure at this moment. The fate of their civilization hinged on a single thought. I have only one demand of you, Shen Hao looked at everyone, speaking slowly, Offer your unwavering loyalty. The moment his words fell, Xi Qing was the first to clasp her hands and prostrate on the ground, paying her respects. This was the second time she bowed down in her life. The first was when she betrayed her family and bowed to her parents. Although the situations were entirely different, her feelings at this moment were strangely similar. It was as if a great burden had been lifted! Because she knew that, in the face of the brutal Civilization Trial, the 250 billion citizens of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty finally had something to rely on at this moment C a power stronger than herself! The other Sky Spirit Sages, although a beat slower, quickly reacted and showed the same stance. Shen Hao wanted loyalty, and they would offer loyalty! Only those who had truly experienced the despair of a Civilization Trial and witnessed the power of the person before them would understand how fortunate it was to exchange loyalty for protection. At least, it was a much wider road than venturing forward alone! Remember the determination you feel at this moment, Shen Haos gaze seemed to peer into their hearts as he slowly continued, I hope that when we truly overcome the Civilization Trial one day, you will still follow behind me. Yes! Everyone spoke at the same time, and some couldnt contain their excitement. But most people were filled with longing for that very scene. Had anyone else said such words, the effect would not have been the same, but Shen Hao was different, he truly gave everyone hope of glimpsing that day! If even Shen Hao could not accomplish it, then it was utterly impossible for them to do so on their own. Rise, Shen Haos tone seemed even more amiable now, The Affiliated Civilization Treaty is ready. Once each of you has signed, you may return. Ive left an Imprint on each of you, so you can contact me immediately if theres an urgent situation. Coming up, we all have too many tasks to attend to. It was the moment his words fell that everyone could feel a powerful force gradually converging on the backs of their hands, the mark of Shen Haos Imprint. This brought joy to the faces of some. Especially to the Great Yan people. They were clearly aware of what this Imprint symbolized, not just a symbol of identity and status, but also an enormous guarantee of safety! Possession of this Imprint truly signified that the great Emperor Wu Shang would be with them! What followed was much simpler. After signing the Affiliated Alliance treaty, everyone respectfully said their farewells, only to find themselves instantly back at the very spots from which they had ascended the Heavenly Ladder when they stepped out of the grand hall. If not for the Imprint on the back of their hand and the treaty in hand that narrated everything, some might have even thought it was all a dream. My beloved ministers, Xi Qing, at this moment, seemed to have completely returned to the energy and vigor she had when she first ascended the throne, radiating immense enthusiasm, Signing the treaty does not mean we can relax. On the contrary, we must work together to ensure Great Yan Immortal Dynasty keeps pace with Human Civilization! Your servants obey! all the ministers responded in unison. A similar zeal was surging in their hearts. Especially among those who had accompanied her to the Lingxiao Palace to sign the treaty. While they had no objections to the treaty, they had glanced over its contents while signing. The details within were hugely beneficial to the entire Great Yan Immortal Dynasty. Especially on the Extraordinary Path. All Cultivation-related inheritances within the Level 26 Mall were to be shared with them, and just this one point alone could bring immense benefits to everyone in the entire civilization! That was the Level 26 Mall! After the first Trial had ended, the goods from just the over 10 levels mall had ushered Great Yan into a Cultivation golden age, with everyones strength growing wildly. What about now? Everyone understood that the true golden age of Cultivation was just beginning! And it wasnt just in terms of Cultivation. Trade encompassed other areas too; some technological products could dramatically improve the order of civilization. Not to mention, Her Majestys commands could truly be disseminated throughout the entire civilization, covering all citizens and all Sects! Just on this point alone, the courts power and status would reach unprecedented heights! Moreover, they could send a large number of excellent Cultivators to the Human Civilization Mother Planet. The Extraordinary Element Level there was Level 30! Compared to their Mother Planet, which had just been upgraded to Level 21 as a reward, the Human Civilization Mother Star was a true Cultivation Holy Land! Even their Your Majesty, she too could obtain one of the Thirty-six Immortal Official Positions! Understanding what this Immortal Official position meant, even though the position was granted to their own Your Majesty, some couldnt help but feel intense envy. While the increase in their status was unclear, the surge in strength and the efficiency in Cultivation that came with it were unmistakable! Too many. The benefits were simply too numerous. Even though they also needed to make considerable contributions, compared to the benefits they could receive, those contributions were hardly worth mentioning! In the face of the Civilization Trial, nothing was more important than becoming stronger! However, at this moment, those celebrating the confirmation of the Affiliated Civilization were not just them. The high-level figures of Human Civilization were likewise delighted. We desperately need quality labor right now. Thats right, massive tracts of land require a vast amount of manpower and material resources for development. The Spiritual Medicine Plantations scale could be expanded several times over. Qi Refiners are also skilled hands in farming! We can vigorously recruit top talents into research organizations to assist in the study of the civilizations path! The Extraordinary Schools now have ample teachers. Hopefully the rest period could be a bit longer. Theres just so much to do! Naturally, it wasnt just the Affiliated Civilizations that could benefit from the treaty; Human Civilization was the biggest beneficiary. Especially at this moment, when there was so much to revitalize. Economy, military, industry, technology every sector required a large amount of quality labor. And both the Magic Road of Sky Spirit Civilization and the Cultivation Path of Great Yan Civilization could be deeply integrated into the development of Human Civilization. With their full participation, the rate of development could increase by several times at least! Chapter 223 - 221: Refresh of the Stand-in During the Empty Window Period! Chapter 223: Chapter 221: Refresh of the Stand-in During the Empty Window Period! ` It was clear that the end of the Civilization Trial didnt mean people could completely relax. During the precious rest period, many directions that had been idle during the war state needed to be put back into motion. Even on the internet, public opinion had shifted from actively face the trial and humans will prevail to develop with all our might and victory next time. With the assistance of global intelligent AIs, everyone played their part, running the social order in the most efficient manner possible. Meanwhile, labor forces from other civilizations were, one after another, arriving to aid Human Civilization. ... Especially the remaining 17 billion of the Sand Shell Civilization, who were an extremely high-quality workforce. Incapable of fatigue, with no need for mental relaxation, and able to work quickly and efficiently with the help of implanted equipment. Its fair to say they greatly lightened the burden on Human Civilization when most people within it could focus on their personal cultivation. Even, if the rest period was longer, some of the labor force from the Desert Tower People could be spared to help develop the Sky Spirit and the Great Yan Civilizations. Though these two civilizations were surely focused on the Extraordinary Path, the convenience advantages of some technologies could also be utilized. Obviously, the status of Affiliated Civilizations and the tool-like race of the Sand Shell Civilization was different. Human Civilization also needed them to become strong. In such a time of vigorous activity on all fronts, Shen Hao finally awaited the refresh of the rest period hacks. In the last trial, the hacks had actually played a key role, especially the final map cheat. Without the map cheat, resolving the final Undead crisis might not have been so easy. Not to mention, the VIP merchandise hack and the ranking reward hack had added a lot to Human Civilizations foundation. Even now, Shen Haos greatest hope for the rest period hack was in the VIP products hack. With the mall now upgraded to Level 26, this meant that if the VIP merchandise cheat continued to hold, then every three days he would have the permanent unlock right to a Level 23 Purple Epic item or a Level 22 Blue Elite item. This would help Human Civilization enhance its strengthBlue Masterpiece and Purple Epic are the true strengths under the civilization level. The time has come, Shen Hao watched as the progress bar reached the final step, his eyes fixed on the changes on the hack panel. [Confirmed current Civilization Trial version is 1.1523, detects current Trial intermission period, some hacks will be temporarily suspended, no review mechanism exists during this period, hacks available have no usage restrictions, there are currently the following three new hacks.] [VIP Hack Version 3: This hack permanently grants VIP3 status and corresponding permissions in the Point Mall (made by Kejin Civilization)] [Intermission Duration Hack Version 1: This hack clearly defines the intermission period and extends it tenfold (made by Airui Civilization)] [Chosen One Trial Settlement Reward Hack Version 1: This hack treats repeated Chosen One settlement reward items as a single choice (made by Sand Shell Civilization)].] Hiss Shen Hao inhaled sharply as he viewed the contents of these three new hacks. There was no way around it; he had to do something to show his respect for the intensity of these hacks! All three new hacks were incredibly powerful! One could even say, besides the anticipated VIP3 hack, each of the rest were completely beyond expectations! Too strong the intermission hacks this time were just too strong! Theres no need to say much about the VIP3 hack, as it spared him from making one valuable choice; what was truly important was the Intermission Duration hack! This was precisely what Human Civilization, and even the entire Civilization System, desperately needed! The intermission period for the Civilization Trial was far too short, so brief that there was absolutely no chance for civilizations to recover their strength and assimilate their gains. For example, the intermission period following the last Blood Demon Trial was a mere three months. What can be done in three months? In Shen Haos view, the duration of the intermission period must be a part of the natural evolution of the Civilization Trial because such a brief rest period simply wouldnt function as a trial for civilizations. It didnt even allow civilizations the luxury of being badly damaged. If a civilization was heavily defeated in one trial, even if they survived, the next trial would still be at a hellish level. Civilizations like the Siti, Mongolian, and Wing Sky all experienced this! Having suffered heavy losses in the last trial, they had hardly any fight left in them this time. Now, the appearance of the [Intermission Duration Hack] could directly extend the intermission period by ten times. Although he didnt know the exact duration of the extension, without a doubt, every extended day would be translated into strength for Human Civilization, and for the entire Civilization System! The third hack was equally powerful! While it wasnt the award grab-all hack that Shen Hao longed for, this reward hack could treat repeated reward selections as a single choice! How many of the previous Chosen One rewards were repeated? This was almost as good as getting them all! Furthermore, the third and second hacks were both labeled as Version 1, indicating that even more powerful hack types might appear in the future. Indeed, it always comes down to cheats! Shen Hao slowly exhaled, unable to contain his excitement at this moment. The Civilization Trial seemed to have deviated from its original path and was evolving toward a civilization doomsday, but with the existence of cheats, it could be turned back into a trial, and truly gave the possibility of overcoming it! However, Shen Hao glanced at the other hacks. Disappointingly, most of them were still dark gray. ` It included the VIP Merchandise Hack. It meant that during the grace period, the VIP Mall would return to its original probabilities, refreshing every three days without any guaranteed bottom line. A hack is ultimately exploiting a loophole and is not omnipotent, Shen Hao wasnt greedy. Just the fact that he could use three hacks had already exceeded his expectations. Since there was no time limit to install the grace period hacks, Shen Hao loaded all three hacks in one go. The VIP Mall was upgraded to VIP3, and the number of items refreshed each time doubled again, increasing to twenty-four items per refresh. Moreover, the probability of blue and purple quality items appearing also increased. Although the levels were not high, it was clear that, over time, the items in the VIP Mall would gradually compensate for the quality of products from lower civilization levels. This was also greatly beneficial to the development of civilization. After the second hack was loaded, a clear countdown appeared. [Grace Period Countdown: 202 days 12 hours 23 minutes X10] Shen Hao noticed that the speed at which the countdown progressed had slowed to a tenth of its usual pace. After ten minutes, the countdown had only decreased by one minute. Clearly, this was not a direct extension of the grace period by ten times, but a slowdown of the time count due to a loophole. This made Shen Hao feel slightly regretful. Because it meant that the tenfold calculation started from this moment, and the thirteen days that had already passed were not included in the tenfold extension. That was a hundred and thirty days! However, hacks need to verify the version environment before they can be started, which is the foundation for ensuring safe use. It was unavoidable to waste some time. Shen Hao quickly did the math in his head. What was originally six and a half months of time had now become five and a half years! With five and a half years of grace period, theres so much that can be done, Shen Hao thought to himself, not feeling that the time was short at all. Compared to a mere few months, five and a half years was incredibly precious! It even greatly exceeded his original expectations. Not to mention anything else, with this time, it would be enough for human civilization to digest the foundational essence of the Desert Tower, Sky Spirit, and Great Yan civilizations in the fields of technology, magic, and cultivation! Furthermore, on the Extraordinary Path, it would be enough to train a large number of strong individuals! It would even be possible to assimilate the resources that had surged within civilization. It would also allow for a deeper establishment of interests between the two affiliated civilizations and the many newly joined species! There was so much to do; five and a half years was enough to achieve great things. We must devise a five-year plan, Shen Hao decided. But there was no rush for the moment, as there were more important things to do nowclaiming the Chosen One rewards! After activating the third hack, selecting repeated rewards would only count as one choice! And among the sixteen rewards, how many were repeated rewards? A total of five! These five are a must-choose, Shen Hao decided outright. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No other reason but that they offered too much value for the cost. It was equivalent to getting double the rewards for one choice opportunity. Excluding these five, only two choice opportunities remained, with six options left. The VIP3 option could also be taken out, leaving five. So, it became a choice of two out of five. The fifteenth option, to get 3 Chosen One Talent Promotion slots that can promote talents up to the Golden Legendary level, is also very important, Shen Hao quickly made one of the choice decisions. The importance of Original Talents went without saying. This almost represented the Extraordinary Potential of the Chosen One. According to normal probabilities, only one out of a million Chosen Ones would possess such a talent. In this Civilization Trial, there were nearly one hundred and fifty thousand Chosen Ones. Besides his own exploit, having Xi Qing, a possessor of a Golden Legendary Talent, was already considered extremely lucky. Yet now, there were three slots available to add three more Chosen Ones with Golden Legendary Talents to human civilization! With proper cultivation, they could undoubtedly become a great pillar for human civilization. After all, Shen Hao couldnt just rely on himself alone. That left only one choice. Shen Haos gaze wandered among the remaining four options. Would he choose five mythical-grade treasure chests, or one of the other three options, which were at least Golden Legend quality and potentially had a chance to produce a Red Myth? Chapter 224 - 222: Mythical Abilities and Equipment! Chapter 224: Chapter 222: Mythical Abilities and Equipment! This was indeed a bit vexing. Even for Mythical items, one must consider the level and species. The contents of a Mythical treasure chest were only merchandise, and it was unknown whether they were permanently unlocked or single-use. If the level was low, it might not include Golden Legendary buildings or useful followers or Pet Beasts. Moreover, if one were to luck out and get a Mythical building, that would be a genuine windfall. How should I choose? Shen Hao looked at the other options. Among the five repetitive options, the only one that seemed less useful was the six thousand Chosen One spots. ... However, the greatest benefit of these freely chosen Chosen One spots was not in strengthening Human Civilizations power. It was in enhancing the internal cohesion of the civilization. These days, there was nobody who didnt long to become a Chosen One. The mere hundred spots gained in the last Trial had played a significant role, especially on the front lines; many brave Soldiers who had been rewarded and become Chosen Ones greatly boosted morale. Now, with as many as six thousand spots, this would undoubtedly have a huge motivational effect across various industries. The background effect was hard to judge. However, Shen Hao didnt dwell on it for long. Choose the Mythical merchandise treasure chest. Without an external boost, he was never one to gamble on luck. Let alone when no specific probabilities were provided for such luck. Whether it was Golden Legendary buildings, Pet Beasts, or Contractors, the current state of Human Civilization had all of these, but not a single Mythical item. Choosing what was not available now could allow for the best choices later. With this, the selection of seven rewards was complete. Once Shen Hao had made his decision, he did not hesitate; he immediately collected the rewards. First and foremost, he was most excited about the two Mythical Ability Balls and two pieces of Mythical Equipment. Although they were not profession-exclusive, they were nonetheless Mythical! At the moment of receiving the rewards, the items appeared in his inventory. When Shen Hao looked at one of the two Mythical Abilities, his gaze was instantly drawn to it. [Name: Eternal Heaven] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 1] [This is the abode of Heroic Spirits, the eternal heaven. Within your power range, all deceased subjects will enter this final abode to obtain eternal rest. They will return to the living world to fight for you when needed.] [Note: The summoned Heroic Spirits will not die completely, but each summoning requires a certain amount of power] Heaven As Shen Hao read the ability description, he also took a deep breath. Whether strong or not, this abilitys compatibility with his profession was far from low. It could even be said to be extremely high. Because the prerequisite condition for this ability was all within his power range! If it were any ordinary profession, even with a Mythical Ability like this, its only use might be for the people around him on the same battlefield. But Shen Hao was different. The [Emperor] professions major characteristic was the breadth of its power! All abilities could radiate to the entirety of the civilization through the [Emperor] profession. All the abilities he had acquired before were the same! Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This meant that this new ability, [Eternal Heaven], was also the same. Think about it; during the last two Trials, Human Civilization had performed quite remarkably, but still, a vast number of people died, especially on the battlefield. Just during the last Trial alone, nearly twenty million Soldiers were sacrificed in battle! Including the other Species and Affiliated Civilizations, the number of sacrifices was even greater! No matter how great the advantage in the war looked, it was still a brutal battle. If he could have obtained this ability earlier, by now, Shen Hao would have had tens of millions of Heroic Spirits. Although most of them could only be dormant, they could be summoned again when neededthe summoned ones being truly Undying Bodies! Does this count as another step towards this body, this civilization? Shen Hao steadied his emotions. Although the downside of this ability was clearit requires his own power to summon Heroic Spirits and could not be summoned unrestrictedly; after all, it was still his own ability. But still, the compatibility of this ability with the [Emperor] was clear. Simply changing the name to something like [Emperors Heroic Spirits] or [Emperors Army] would suffice to treat it as a profession ability! The only regret Shen Hao had was that it hadnt appeared earlier. The millions who had been sacrificed accounted for only three-thousandths of the total population in the final tally of the civilization. But to each individual, particularly the families of the warriors, it was an unforgettable scar. Although becoming a Heroic Spirit did not mean revival, nor did it mean that they could return to their previous lives, for the surviving family members, it was still a tremendous consolationbecause there was still hope for a reunion. However, even if the previously sacrificed Soldiers could not become Heroic Spirits, the appearance of this ability was still able to bring substantial support to the entire civilization. Not only does it apply to Human Civilization. It is the same for Affiliated Civilizations. This ability alone can tightly bind newly joined Species and Affiliated Civilizations to the chariot! It also fosters greater courage to face brutal Trials. For civilizations facing the Civilization Trial, this is crucial! Just this ability alone is worth it, Shen Hao was naturally very satisfied, and his gaze turned to the second ability. [Name: Great Sun Principle] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 1] [You are the incarnation of the Great Sun, the eternal sacred, the users status will be partially elevated] Compared to[Eternal Heaven], this Red Mythical level power looks somewhat ordinary. However, even in a simple introduction, one can still see its extraordinary aspects. Not to mention anything else, the Law kind of thing is not something ordinary Chosen Ones can come into contact with. Shen Hao did not hesitate and directly loaded the two powers into the ability bar. In his previous awards, there was an empty ability bar, and now he had gained six more ability bars, totaling thirteen. Even after loading these two Red powers, there were still five ability slots left! However, Shen Hao is not planning on filling it up with Golden Legendary powers anymore. So far, the only way to replace powers is by Upper Replacement, that is, replacing them with superior powers of the same type. The six Golden Legendary powers already loaded, each having their differences, are not easy to replace with their Superior Mythical versions, so naturally, Shen Hao wouldnt randomly load Golden Legendary powers anymore. After all, the gap between Golden Legendary and Red Mythical powers is evident. Such as [Eternal Heaven], a power that matches the profession extremely well and is greatly beneficial to the entire civilization goes without saying. Even[Great Sun Principle], a seemingly ordinary power, felt powerful to Shen Hao upon loading. Taking it to some Magic World, its almost equivalent to a Divine Rank,'' Shen Hao felt this new power and gained further insights into Mythical Abilities. If he had acquired this ability earlier, then in the last Eternal Night Ice River, it undoubtedly could have played a significant role. Even if it couldnt protect an entire planet, protecting some cities wouldnt be a problem, especially against the Undead, as it can cause lethal damage. Furthermore, this ability could also feed back to the entire civilization through the [Emperor] profession, undoubtedly greatly reducing the number of casualties. The future is always stronger. Although Shen Hao felt a bit regretful, regardless, the enhancement of strength and foundation always brought joy. He then turned his attention to the Mythical Equipment. Indeed, within the rules of the Civilization Trial, the importance of abilities clearly surpasses that of the equipment. Just the limitation of ability bars alone is enough to show the rarity of abilities. In the rewards for the previous Trials rankings, there was also a reward of two Profession Exclusive Equipments corresponding to one Profession Exclusive Ability Ball. But this time, the number of Mythical Equipments was the same as the ability balls. If it werent for being able to acquire two pieces at once through a special capability, Shen Hao would never have chosen this. However, upon seeing the specific details of the equipment, Shen Hao realized that perhaps he had underestimated this reward. [Name: Five Elements Spirit Pearl] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 2250] [Originating from a powerful Cultivation World, a treasure of the worlds essence, divided into five pearls. Acquiring one can transform the body and anticipate the Great Dao, and gathering all five can control the Five Elements of heaven and earth, giving rise to myriad beings.] What truly surprised Shen Hao was not the equipment itself but the level! The level inside the brackets, could it actually be Level 50? Shen Hao knew that the treasures originating from civilization rewards had a level cap, like the Emperors Scepter and the Emperors Throne, started at Level 40, meaning that as his strength improved, these pieces of equipment could continue to improve up to Level 40! But the level cap of this Mythical Equipment was indeed Level 50! Dont underestimate these ten levels. The Civilization Trial divides each stage of an individuals Transcendent strength into ten levels, and ten levels of difference signifies a major layer! The higher it goes, the bigger the gap between each layer. Thats a fundamental difference in not only the level of life but the Transcendent Level! Level 50 Mythical Equipment! Shen Hao marveled in his mind. The ability balls, once loaded, cannot be removed and are indeed more important and rarer, but the level also matters. Improving them is even more challenging. At least for now, a Level 1 Red ability does not enhance his strength as much as a Level 22 Mythical Equipment would, not to mention that the equipments cap is even more astonishing! This not only means it can be used for a long time, but also denotes that its potential and power are markedly higher! At least definitely higher than those Red Mythical equipments with only a Level 40 cap! Chapter 225 - 223: The Surprise of Unboxing Chapter 225: Chapter 223: The Surprise of Unboxing Whether it could compare in value to a Red Mythical ability ball, Shen Hao wasnt sure, but at the very least, it should be worthy of being one of the rewards. Shen Hao then looked at the second piece of equipment. As expected, it was also capped at level fifty. [Name: Refining Spirit Pot] [Quality: Red Myth] [Level: 22 (50)] Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ... [An innate treasure from some powerful world that can refine all things between heaven and earth into innate primordial spirit power and can also turn waste into treasure.] The description of this piece of equipment was just as ordinary, yet those simple words still made Shen Haos eyes light up. Just the four words turn waste into treasure could already explain a lot. Shen Hao didnt hesitate and immediately tried it out. Among the level twenty-six goods were many things, not only various items but also a variety of creatures without memories, and even existences like Ghost Emissaries. Now that he had tried them all, Shen Hao was certain of the effect of this Mythical-grade equipment. As expected, indeed, it could refine everything, turning waste into treasure! Even undead creatures full of yin energy could be refined into pure primordial spirit power, which was very useful for increasing cultivation, enhancing talent, healing injuries, casting spells It could be called omnipotent! The higher the quality of the refined object, the higher the quality of the primordial spirit power obtained. It was still a pity, of course; if he had gotten this item during the last trial, just think of the primordial spirit power that couldve been provided by the vast number of undead creatures! Even if it was only applicable to the cultivation system, it could still cultivate a great number of warriors. The growth of the Extraordinary Path was about talent and resources! Mythical strength, Ive truly experienced that now, Shen Hao stowed away the two Mythical-grade equipment pieces. The Heaven Refining Pot naturally was for his own use, while the Five Elements Spirit Pearl could be used to train other cultivators. This object wasnt of much use to Shen Hao himself. After all, Shen Hao wasnt exactly a conventional cultivator. It can be used to create a Five Elements cultivation holy land, selecting cultivators with similar talents, Shen Hao already had an idea in his mind. He then looked at the other rewards. Aside from the Chosen Ones talent promotion reward, it seemed that only Mythical-grade treasure chests were left. Five Mythical-grade treasure chests, not actual objects but virtual ones, just like a lottery draw. But as long as the treasures given are genuine, thats fine. Shen Hao directly opened the first one. A treasure emitting red light appeared. [Name: Heaven Breaking Hammer] [Quality: Red Myth] [Level: 23] [The personal magic treasure of a certain immortal, possessing the power to tear through the void and easily break through most defenses.] A level twenty-three Mythical-grade piece of equipment, Shen Hao noticed at a glance the huge difference between this piece of equipment and the two Mythical-grade pieces he had obtained before. Even though the current levels of the Five Elements Spirit Pearl and the Refining Spirit Pot were only twenty-two, their power was still incomparable to this level twenty-three Red Mythical-grade equipment. Clearly, even with the same grade of Mythical equipment, the potential and the level bring about huge differences. Of course, this isnt to say that the Heaven Breaking Hammer isnt impressive; just the boost to attributes alone is very strong. Even a Second Stage Chosen One possessing it would truly have the capital to threaten a Third Stage Transcendent. A level twenty-three Mythical-grade piece of equipment has the foundation to fight across levels, truly living up to the Mythical name. Its a pity that the main attribute it enhances is constitution. For Shen Hao, thats not very useful. His constitution is also high, but having this piece of equipment wont make a decisive difference if he truly needs to engage in close combat. Moreover, with five and a half years of rest time, Shen Hao was confident enough to break through to the high levels of the Third Stage. For him, this piece of equipment offered limited potential. Ill put it in the warehouse; high contribution points can be obtained, Shen Hao put the equipment aside casually. Then, he opened the remaining four treasure chests all at once. Suddenly, four Mythical-grade items appeared in front of him. Shen Hao looked at them one by one, his expression turning solemn when he saw a particular one. [Name: Five Elements Ascension Method] [Quality: Red Myth] [Level: 26] [Originating from a powerful cultivation world, created by an immortal, it is an excellent Foundation Establishment Technique that can be applied to most talents. It can evolve according to the focused talent and lay the foundation for ascension.] [Note 1: Only a very few rare talents are not applicable] [Note 2: Current version, only up to Golden Core Late Stage] [Note 3: Can switch to other cultivation techniques without loss] A Red Mythical-level Foundation Building Technique? Shen Hao saw the contents clearly, and surprise surged within his gaze. He had originally thought that even if these items were Mythical-grade, their levels werent high, and so they wouldnt be all that impressive. But just this one item alone makes choosing this reward worthwhile! In Shen Haos view, the importance of this cultivation technique was even greater than so-called Mythical-level buildings or followers! This is the very foundation of the path of cultivation! Suitable for the vast majority of Mythical-level foundation building techniques, and it can be converted without damage, Shen Hao quickly flipped through the technique. It must be said, even with just a cursory glance, one could see its profoundness. The cycle of the Five Elements generating and overcoming each other is endless. Both cultivation speed and the foundational depth of building the foundation are clearly a cut above the current techniques. After all, right now there is not even a Golden Legendary-level foundation building technique available, let alone a Mythical one! Moreover, Shen Hao saw at a glance that this technique was the perfect match for the Five Elements Spirit Pearl he had obtained earlier. Luck like this was rare. Combining the two Mythical-level foundations, Shen Hao was already looking forward to what kind of genius he could nurture! Shen Hao carefully put away the technique book, then turned his attention to the remaining three Mythical-level items. Actually, with this technique alone, even if the remaining three items were average, this unboxing would be a huge gain; but these three items werent that bad either. One of the items was a level 24 Mythical equipment, the Demon Kings Crown. Once worn, it would allow the bearer to wield the power of the Demon King and have the strength of a twenty-fourth level. This equipment was equivalent to gaining a Third-Stage powerhouse and it seemed far from ordinary C it wasnt just a typical twenty-fourth level. The specific abilities still needed to be tested. But, it was still of no use to Shen Hao. Into the warehouse it went, to slowly find a suitable user. Next, there was a level 22 technological Mythical technology called[Leap Transition Instant Communication]. This technology could also bring significant help. Especially in the interstellar era. Previous interstellar communications always had a certain delay unless Shen Hao used his abilities to communicate directly. Otherwise, the communication delay could reach up to three and a half minutes at its worst. It seemed nominal now but with further distances, it would undoubtedly cause some impact. This technology was worthy of the Mythical level. It could even extend human civilizations network directly to affiliated civilizations. As for the last item, it made Shen Haos eyes light up, as it was a biological entity, a special extraordinary creature known as the Phoenix Chicken. Lacking intelligence and containing a strand of Phoenix bloodline, although impure, it was not as difficult to breed as true Phoenixes, but could instead be bred on a large scale! Its flesh, feathers, and even the eggs it laid were supreme resources possessing certain Phoenix attributes! Thats right, this was a Mythical-level breeding creature! This thing could help the Empress of Great Yan far more than others, Shen Hao was clear in his memory that Great Yan Empress Xi Qings Golden Legendary Talent was[Phoenix Power]. Such high-quality and sustainable extraordinary resources would undoubtedly enhance the foundation of human civilization. With this, all the rewards from the last trial were in hand! Looking at this, five and a half years are far from enough, Shen Hao checked the rewards again and could only say that there was too much that needed time to develop. Not just the techniques, resources, and technologies obtained this time but also many foundations obtained earlier needed time as well. Such as Sword Casting Mountain Domain, such as Illusion Secret Realm. Even though they were already set up, they needed enough time to accumulate powerful effects. After sorting through everything, the five and a half years were indeed extremely tight. Dong Gong. Shen Hao contacted Dong Gong again, Call for a top-level meeting, the sooner the better. Ill attend in person. Yes! Dong Gongs heart tightened slightly. In person? For most humans currently, Shen Haos status was more and more lofty, even beginning to seem detached from the mortal world, and many had grown accustomed to having a Guardian God of civilization high in Lingxiao Palace. Anyway, Shen Hao hardly ever interfered with the normal functioning of the social order. But now, he was going to preside over a top-level meeting himself? When the news spread, everyone became a bit nervous, even though it had only been a few months since Shen Hao last chaired such a meeting. But after two trials, everything was completely different. However, when the meeting started and Shen Hao appeared in the conference room, the tension among the participants slightly eased. Because at this moment, Shen Hao just looked like an ordinary young man, maybe with a more extraordinary demeanour. Clearly, he had reined in all his power. However, just the first sentence at the beginning of the meeting startled everyone. Ive gotten relatively accurate intelligence about the length of this rest period. That single sentence brought a barely controllable sense of turbulence in the room, even Dong Gong sharply looked towards Shen Hao. No other reason but that this information was too critical. Everyone knew the value of the rest period. The Global United Front had held countless meetings and pushed forward many projects and agendas in the last few days, but the duration was a hurdle in front of everyone. They had to consider the possibility of entering the next trial in just a few months. Many important yet time-consuming projects were uncertain about meeting the deadline. And now, they could know the exact time? For a moment, many grew anxious. The length of the rest period was too important for the current state of human civilization! Chapter 226 - 224: All Peoples Carnival Chapter 226: Chapter 224: All Peoples Carnival That can be considered good news. Shen Hao didnt keep them in suspense and directly said, The next trial will start in two thousand and twenty-five days. The moment this number was revealed, everyone immediately got the answer. Five and a half years! Suddenly, these lords and rulers all showed expressions of surprise and delight. Strictly speaking, five and a half years is not a long time. But everything is relative. ... Before this, their expectation for the rest period was just a few months, and the boldest expectation was only one or two years, but now they had a full five and a half years! In these five and a half years, they could accomplish and plan so many things. Not to mention, the previous plans for rebuilding cities could be completely revamped. They could build safer and more perfect cities! Moreover, the development of heavy industry, the nurturing of a new generation of cultivators, and even policies encouraging childbirth could all begin. You should know that during the first half-year after the trial began, the number of newborns plummeted. Even if parents were willing to let their progeny be born into the brutal Civilization Trial, during the course of the trial, death and danger could strike at any time, and few dared to conceive children. But now, with a five and a half year buffer, it was dramatically different! Not many people doubted the authenticity of this information; Shen Hao had already demonstrated his sources of intelligence during the previous trial, which might have been a unique ability or a special trial reward. In any case, no one dared to question Shen Hao, who was both a Guardian God and a ruler. Having known the time, we must have a detailed plan, Shen Hao continued, This will be up to you. Moreover, I have a very important cultivation technique here, a widely applicable Red Mythical Technique. When the Five Elements Ascension Method was announced, those present were shocked once again. Some, who also followed the Cultivation Path, even stood up subconsciously. It was truly beyond expectation. Mythical Skills! Nowadays, even those not the Chosen Ones could understand the significance of the Mythical level. This had always been exclusive to Shen Hao, and it was the foundation of his status as the protector of civilization. No other civilization, even those not weak in themselves, had ever touched on the Mythical level! Let alone Mythical, even the Legendary level was only associated with the Empress alone. And now, a Mythical Skill was literally thrown in front of everyone. Is it still possible for me to switch to cultivation now? God, why isnt there a Mythical Meditation Method? Is it the basic Foundation Establishment Method? It could indeed be widely taught! This is indeed a huge delight for all people to celebrate. The speed at which people cultivate will also greatly increase. A standardized cultivation technique will also be of great help in teaching efficiency! However, to avoid exposing it to enemies in the future, we should only make the basic part public. The advanced parts still need to be kept strictly confidential! Exactly, even for Affiliated Civilizations, those who want to learn the advanced techniques should meet certain conditions. Shen Hao didnt need to say much more; these council members naturally understood the significance and benefits of this technique! In the past, the two paths of Cultivation and Magic had always been equally promoted. At times, Cultivation was more popular, and at other times, Magic proved more useful, but without a doubt, with this Mythical Technique, Cultivation would be the overwhelming choice for the next five years! Just the words Mythical level alone could fill people with endless expectations. Thus the faces of all the council members were brimming with joy, two pieces of good news at once were enough to make all people cheer, just as some council members stated! And it wasnt over yet. Ive also gained a new Mythical Ability this time, Shen Hao continued, revealing the effects of Eternal Heaven alongside. With just that, a series of profoundly heavy breaths could clearly be heard in the meeting. Each council member showed an incredulous expression. But following that, waves of intense excitement surged among them. Even different from before, there was no need for discussion, no discussion necessary! Because the implications of this far surpassed any other news. Heroic Spirits live on! To some extent, the Civilization Trial tightly bound all of humanity together, whether you were a powerful general, a ruler commanding countless people, or a wealthy person possessing vast wealth, in the face of the Civilization Trial, the possibility of sacrifice or disaster was the same. No one knew when disaster or misfortune might suddenly strike them or their families. But now, after death, one could become a Heroic Spirit and live on forever! Even though Shen Hao made it clear that this wasnt the same as resurrectionunless power was used for summoning, one would still only be in eternal slumberit was still utterly different from past deaths! Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, now that one could survive as a Heroic Spirit, there might actually be a chance for resurrection in the future! Even without considering oneself, just thinking about how this ability could inspire people was enough to make one tremble with excitement. When death no longer brings despair, people will have more, even unlimited courage! President, if theres any more good news, you might as well tell us all at once. Someone even covered their heart, half-joking, but their voice was trembling. With these three pieces of news Shen Hao had announced, each was huge! Even when they had achieved victory in the Trials, they had never been this excited. I do hope we could have more such good news, Shen Hao smiled; however, his expression soon became serious again, But even if there arent any now, there will definitely be more in the future. Even if the Civilization Trial is still challenging, I firmly believe that we are on the path to overcoming it! Everyone else also looked solemn, their eyes shimmering with immense confidence. Yes, not only did Shen Hao think so, but all of them believed it. Even, this confidence needed to be passed on to every person in the entire civilization! The theme of the era of Civilization Trial should not only be despair! Afterward, Shen Hao announced some information that could also be considered good news, but it wasnt as shocking as before, such as six thousand self-selected Chosen One spots, like two hundred Purple Epic Talent Promotion places, and high-quality bred resources like Phoenix Chicken Each piece of news added to the joy of everyone present. The council members were even itching to get started on big projects. Even during the meeting, they directly decided on a series of important projects. Not long after the meeting ended, the Global United Front, the Human Civilization Chosen One Association, and many other important departments all simultaneously issued important announcements! Even a special press conference was convened for this purpose. A series of good news exploded like a bombardment throughout the entire civilization! Theres a five-year rest period? We can finally catch a breath! My god, Mythical Skills! Can I actually learn those? Phoenix Chicken? Lets go, brothers, lets raise chickens! Six thousand Chosen One spots distributed among various professions! Eternal Heaven is the most important! Why didnt we have this ability earlier; my elder brother has already sacrificed himself! Condolences to the person above, but even if not in Heaven, the Heroic Spirit will always exist in our hearts! Im enlisting! I was afraid of death before, but not anymore! Thats right, as long as were alive, we keep striving; if dead, we become Heroic Spirits! Im completely overwhelmed; am I dreaming? So much good news, so sudden! The entire network was suddenly filled with all sorts of voices, countless people excitedly venting their emotions; this was true not only online, but even offline, where excited cheering crowds could be seen everywhere. And it wasnt just humans; the newly joined species were even more excited. At a construction site in a newly built city, the leader of the Siti people, Karla, shouted excitedly at a makeshift outdoor bar: Drinks are on me today, for the great Human Civilization! Suddenly, the already cheering crowd erupted into an even louder cheer. Countless people raised their glasses, including Mongolians, Senya people, and Wing Sky people, all shouting excitedly: For Human Civilization! For our civilization! Humans will prevail! For Eternal Heaven! Clearly, the stronger the Human Civilization became, the more excited these newly joined species were! Even more so than the humans themselves. After all, as weaker species who could join such a powerful civilization amidst the brutal Civilization Trials, it was truly as if they were favored by the goddess of fortune! And this collective celebration quickly spread to Affiliated Civilizations. All those in the know in the Affiliated Civilizations were just as thrilled. Especially the Great Yan Civilization. At the first moment the news arrived, numerous civil and military officials in the court could no longer restrain themselves. The Human Civilization is too powerful, too rich! I wonder if we have the qualifications to become Heroic Spirits after death? No matter the cost, as long as we can obtain Mythical Skills, it is worth it! A five-year rest period, Human Civilization must have obtained more precise intelligence! I urge Her Majesty to personally undertake a mission! Please, Her Majesty, personally undertake a mission to the Sovereign Civilization! Toward the end, one minister after another knelt on the ground, requesting the Empress to personally undertake a mission to Human Civilization. Among them were not a few who had initially opposed becoming an Affiliated Civilization. But Xi Qing, seeing these people now excited to the point of flushed faces, probably wished they could marry her, the Empress, over to fully unite the two families. However, Xi Qing could completely understand that. Because at this moment, she too was excited, overjoyed. As an Affiliated Civilization of Human Civilization, the stronger the Human Civilization became, the safer they would be, and similarly, they would become stronger. Moreover, Xi Qing noted one particular piece of good news in the announcements of Human Civilization. Phoenix Chicken? This was of immense help to her Cultivation! Chapter 227 - 225: The Shock of the Great Yan Mission Chapter 227: Chapter 225: The Shock of the Great Yan Mission ` Even if a large part of its value lay in the feature cultivable, it was still a Mythical-level resource, and one that matched Xi Qings own Talent and Profession perfectlyMythical-level indeed. Introduction? Trade? Xi Qing scrutinized the information that had been made public, and decided on the spot to personally lead a mission. If a representative of the Sky Spirit Civilization could now take up permanent residence with the Human Civilization, then naturally, she could as well. Human Civilization itself had much to teach their Great Yan. ... Immediately, the relevant application was sent to Human Civilization and even reached Shen Hao. The response was naturally affirmative. Within this five-and-a-half-year development plan, both the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization would occupy important positions. In fact, their own development was part of the five-year plan, and if the Empress of Great Yan were to take up permanent residence in Human Civilization, the efficiency would greatly improve. Figures like the Sky Spirit Civilizations Amamin, who was both a Sage and an ambassador, meant that the Sky Spirit Civilization was almost an integral part of Human Civilization during the entire developmental process, rather than a separate entity. Two days later, Xi Qing led a delegation team of thousands, arriving at the Human Mother Planet aboard a spaceship. They had barely arrived in outer space when the members of the mission were thoroughly shaken. The Human Mother Planet was indeed staggeringly large at the moment, its volume almost seven times that of the Great Yan Mother Planet; and it was currently in the midst of an ecological revival. Under the dual influence of the Life Mother Tree and the World Tree, countless plants were sprouting like bamboo after a rainstorm, growing at a visibly rapid pace. Bear in mind, they had just emerged from the Eternal Night Ice River barely over ten days ago! The ecosystem of the Great Yan Civilization itself had been nearly completely destroyed, with a vast number of creatures extinct. Even as the Great Sun revived and the climate warmed, it could not return to its past stateeverywhere was a harsh environment riddled with howling storms and skies filled with sand and dust! Many ministers had originally thought Human Civilization would be in a similar state, but upon actually arriving here, they found it to be entirely different! In just over ten days time, this planet, which had increased its surface area by nine times, was already about to rebuild its ecology! How on earth did they achieve this? A minister almost pressed his face against the glass window, his eyes wide open as if trying to discern the secret of Human Civilizations ecological restoration. All kinds of possibilities exist, came another relatively calm voice, It could be the reward from some Golden Legendary-level achievement, or perhaps a special kind of large-scale magic, or possibly the work of those Senya people The depth of Human Civilization is beyond our imagination, but although we didnt understand before, we must come to recognize it now. Does Minister Lins words contain a deeper meaning? Xi Qing looked at the speaker. The Great Yan Immortal Dynasty had five chief civil servants, each with their areas of expertise. The one who came this time was the youngest of the five Prime Ministers but already bore many wrinkles upon his face. Your Majesty, Lin Xiang bowed to Xi Qing, The primary purpose of our mission this time is to exchange what we lack for what we have, which naturally requires knowing what the Sect Master has and what we have, and to prioritize accordingly. In my view, the method of rapidly restoring the natural ecology we see now is of utmost importance. Indeed, the other ministers nodded in agreement, all wearing serious expressions. Minister Lin speaks the truth. Without ecological recovery, any further developments in other areas are merely fanciful. Our reserves of food arent plentiful either. Many Spiritual Medicines need to be replanted. Before stepping into the Civilization Trial, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty had been flourishing in Immortal Dao, with great strength for tens of thousands of years, and they never thought there was anything wrong with their civilization. However, it wasnt until they actually began to interact with other civilizations that they recognized their own deficiencies. According to what the Human envoys had revealed in the past, their means of production were extremely backward. Still heavily dependent on natural ecological resources. Many ministers couldnt understand this at first, but when they started facing the ruined ecology, they comprehended completely. Let alone Cultivation, there could soon be a crisis in food supply. Seeing that Human Civilization had such rapid means of ecological recovery, how could they not be eager? Xi Qing listened to the voices of the ministers, nodding gravely. She firmly remembered the importance of ecology. The spaceship soon began to gently make its way into the atmosphere, but at a certain moment when it truly entered it, Xi Qing suddenly became somewhat dubious and uncertain. Has Your Majesty sensed the rich Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth? Lin Xiang, noticing the Empresss expression, exclaimed, With the influence of Level 30 Extraordinary Elements, even the sects defended cultivation Holy Lands do not possess such richness. Ive only just entered, and my Cultivation Techniques operation speed has already increased by more than three times Your Majesty, I think we should actively send geniuses and many strong individuals here. This too is of the utmost importance! Thrice the speed was an extraordinary difference indeed. Their Great Yan Mother Planet had initially been at Level 14 for Spiritual Energy. After the last Trial, it had risen to Level 20, and now it was at Level 22a whole rank higher. But compared to Level 30, the difference was still starkly evident. This was merely the Spiritual Energy in ordinary places; what about where Spiritual Energy converged? Sending geniuses and many strong individuals here for cultivation would undoubtedly yield twice the results with half the effort! It seemed the Empress truly needed to take up permanent residence here. However, at this moment, although Xi Qing was equally amazed at the density of the Spiritual Energy, what caused her expression to change was not this foreseen event. ` Prime Minister Lin, I just felt somekind of oppressive force between heaven and earth, as if a disaster is about to strike,Xi Qing said without holding back, and asked, Did Prime Minister Lin not feel it? This Prime Minister Lin was somewhat surprised and shook his head after feeling carefully for a moment. The other civil servants also heard the Empresss words, each trying to sense it, but they all shook their heads in turn. This servant feels nothing. Nor do I. But Your Majestys Mysterious Technique is unparalleled, such perception should not be wrong. Yet we are here; we should not be in any danger. Indeed, with the Heavenly Emperors protection, its absolutely impossible for anything to happen. The faith of these civil servants in Shen Hao was even stronger than that of the average human in Shen Hao. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, most humans had watched Shen Hao grow step by step from the Chosen One to his current level, but these people of Great Yan Civilization had been left with an impression comparable to that of gods and immortals upon their first recognition of Shen Hao! However, just at this moment, a young civil servant suddenly spoke up: Your Majesty, this servant also has a similar feeling. Xi Qing looked over. It was a young minister of strength Level 10, with exceptional Talent, especially in the domain of Formations. Level 10, Level 20? Xi Qing easily found the similarity between herself and the young minister. Your Majesty, could it be a Heavenly Tribulation? Prime Minister Lin immediately thought of something. The existence of Heavenly Tribulation was not announced a few days earlier, but at the very beginning, though the announcement merely stated that it was a rule that carried a certain danger, yet could assist in breakthroughs. It was Xi Qings first time hearing about it. After listening to Prime Minister Lins explanation, she sensed carefully again and then suddenly opened her eyes. It must be the Heavenly Tribulation! Her expression also showed clear expectation, My strength has not yet reached the pinnacle of Level 20, but I am already able to trigger the Heavenly Tribulation, doesnt this mean that as long as I trigger and survive it, I can break through to Level 21? Upon hearing this, the other civil servants were also shocked. Most of them had strength of over 10 levels, having already broken through one major stage, so they understood all too well that such breakthroughs were no easy feat! Before the Civilization Trial, any strength that surpassed Level 10 was referred to as a Land Immortal! Almost every one of them was a figure who stood at the apex of civilization! They could ensure the prosperity of an Immortal Sect for three hundred years. Even after the Civilization Trial began and breakthroughs became simpler, most people still found themselves stuck at a bottleneck. To reach the Second Stage was already so difficult, not to mention the Third Stage, which was unimaginable. And now, the Heavenly Tribulation Rules contained within Human Civilization could actually aid in breaking through so easily? I have also taken note of this matter, Xi Qing restrained the impulse to immediately experience and break through the Heavenly Tribulation, After we arrive, well understand it well. This was a matter of utmost importance! Another thing to remember firmly. They had just arrived at the Human Mother Planet and had already encountered three shocking foundations; the entire Great Yan Mission, including Xi Qing, was both excited and nervous. It was hard for them to imagine just how many more shocks this diplomatic mission would bring, making the land that was getting closer and closer seem all the more mysterious. The spaceship arrived quickly. Now that theres much to rebuild, all sectors are pushing forward actively; under the policies set by the Global United Front, all other matters are secondary in priority, so the reception for the mission was not extravagant. Everything was kept simple, something the Great Yan Mission, including Xi Qing, had already been informed about, and naturally, they had no objections to it. Including Xi Qing, they had all correctly adjusted their mindset regarding their position. However, when they saw the person leading the reception, they were all greatly surprised. Your Majesty, Prime Minister Lin seemed fearful that his own Empress was unaware, and quickly whispered a reminder, Thats the sister of the Heavenly Emperor, also one of the strongest Chosen Ones of Human Civilization. In the previous trials, her martial achievements were outstanding. This statement made Xi Qings pupils shrink slightly. Her gaze once again fixed on the young girl who seemed very young, and she took the initiative to step forward. No need for elaborate formalities, no need for elaborate formalities, she said with a smile on her face, although the corners of her mouth twitched slightly. Though she was the Emperor of Great Yan, in terms of status and identity, it was hard to say if she could compare with this figure. To have this figure come to receive them, was it to put pressure on them, or to express the importance they held for them? Xi Qing had not been on the throne for long, and she was not very adept at political matters. However, she quickly dismissed some of the less favorable speculations in her mind. Because the girl in front of her was full of curiosity, and didnt seem like someone who had come to apply pressure. Chapter 228 - 226: Explosive Attention Chapter 228: Chapter 226: Explosive Attention In fact, Xi Qing was indeed overthinking. Qiuyues appearance here was indeed suggested by someone, but it was mainly her own decision. After the trial had concluded, most of the soldiers had returned to the Mother Planet to participate in various development and construction projects. It was only natural for those with great strength and outstanding talents to focus on cultivation and training, enhancing their abilities to prepare for the next trials. Qiuyue was no exception. However, after the Empress of Great Yan requested to be sent as a diplomatic envoy, which showed a trend of permanent residence in Human Civilization, someone suggested that Qiuyue, representing Human Civilization, should go to meet her. On one hand, Qiuyues status was not inferior to Xi Qings; on the other hand, their strengths were quite comparable, and they would not be short of common topics. ... If they could establish a certain friendship, it would undoubtedly be beneficial for subsequent communication and interaction. When this proposal reached Qiuyue, she did not hesitate much and directly agreed. From now on, everyone should focus on development, I also want to contribute my part, Qiuyue had said at the time. Shen Hao also approved. For this sister, he had always had high expectations. Young and intelligent, if she were only trained as a pure warrior, it would indeed be somewhat regrettable. It would be good for her to get involved in more activities. After all, Xi Qing, as the Empress, was also half-hearted about her role. Shen Hao had long realized that she was even more unsuited to such a position than he was. And that was indeed the case. Both were a bit nervous when they first met, but after just a brief interaction, they discovered that the others personality was not at all what they had imagined. They quickly became familiar with each other. Silver hair is very popular here; many young people like it. Qiuyue, looking at Xi Qings silvery-white long hair, could not help but reach out to stroke it, and then her eyes suddenly lit up, So smooth. Your black hair is also very beautiful, Xi Qing said with a bit of envy and astonishment, Even though we are from two different universe species, we are so alike, even our aesthetics are nearly the same. This is truly miraculous. Perhaps its the care of fate, Qiuyue smiled slightly. Its not perhaps, this is indeed the greatest care fate has shown us, Xi Qings expression became a little more solemn. You might not feel it as much, Qiuyue, but for us, encountering Human Civilization has completely saved our future. I understand, and I can relate, Qiuyue still wore a smile, Because, for us, the existence of our brother is also the greatest blessing of fate for us. His emergence has also completely saved the future of our entire Human Civilization. Xi Qing fell silent for a moment, looking at Qiuyue, who was proud and fortunate, and now truly envied her to the point of feeling a sourness in her heart. It was Indeed so! This short journey had shown her many aspects to envy, but whether it was the speed of ecological reconstruction, the rich spiritual energy, or the existence of the Heavenly Tribulation, none could compare to a Shen Hao! If a Heavenly Emperor could be born in their civilization. even if everything was sacrificed, it would be worth it. Unfortunately, now she could only envy. What do you plan to do first? At this moment, Qiuyue seemed to have been reminded by others and finally remembered the formalities, looking at Xi Qing, she said, We have planned quite a few locations, such as visiting the largest Cultivation School, then going to the latest technology exhibition, we can also visit the Pocket World Blessed Land, Magic Secret Realm, Spiritual Medicine Plantation, new urban planning departments, Phoenix Chicken Breeding Center, Ecological Reconstruction Command Center, Immortal Dao Inheritance Research Institute Qiuyue had clearly done her homework, listing a series of locations in one breath, and just these terms alone made the ministers of Great Yans eyes shine brightly. Too much, and too important! Any one of these places was no small matter! At the moment, Lin Xiang even somewhat wanted to take back what he had said to Her Highness on the spaceship. There was no need to remember any key points; in Human Civilization, everywhere was key! The depth of heritage was beyond imagination, and revealing any bit of it meant incredibly important benefits for Great Yan! However, Xi Qing gave a completely unexpected answer. I want to first experience the Heavenly Tribulation, Xi Qing said seriously. Heavenly Tribulation? The Golden Core Tribulation of the Third Stage? Qiuyue exclaimed in surprise. Golden Core Tribulation? Xi Qing was slightly startled. Our Mythical Skills, at the Extraordinary Third Stage, will condense the Divine Soul into a Five Elements Core, thus we also refer to the breakthrough to the Third Stages tribulation as the Golden Core Tribulation, Qiuyue explained, her eyes filled with clear anticipation, Currently, no one has experienced the Golden Core Tribulation yet, no one knows the specific difficulty and rewards. If you want to experience it, you will be the first! Qiuyue was indeed anticipating. She had reached Level 20 just two days ago, and although she had just entered it and had not yet sensed her own Heavenly Tribulation, obviously, it would not be long before it came. If Xi Qing really decided to try, not only her but a large number of Chosen Ones from all of Human Civilization would likely be interested. Having had a good five and a half years of rest, many felt confident about breaking through to the Third Rank! No one has tried yet? Hearing this, Xi Qing grew more determined. Then I want to try even more; let me be the first Tribulation Crosser. There should be no problem, Qiuyues eyes grew brighter, Then, regarding the difficulty Naturally, the highest difficulty! Xi Qing smiled slightly, without a hint of hesitation. She might not yet be mature enough as an Empress, but she indeed possessed the demeanor of an Empress, which was why she had garnered so much support from others. At this moment, the ministers behind her looked at their ruler with anticipation and pride. If she could succeed, Xi Qing would surpass all the rulers of Great Yan Immortal Dynasty and even all cultivators, reaching a higher realm! In the legends of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, she would truly deserve the title Immortal! Even if she couldnt match the Heavenly Emperor of human civilization, their Her Highness the Empress was definitely not weak! Then Ill send a request to Brother, Qiuyues thoughts also became lively, By the way, do you mind being watched during your tribulation? What about live-streaming it? Heavenly Tribulation is really popular nowadays, and its sure to attract a lot of attention. During this period, any live broadcasts or news about Heavenly Tribulation attracted considerable attention. After all, with the first stage of the Red Mythical Technique already made public, advancing to the second stage no longer seemed unattainable. Many people saw hope and naturally paid close attention to Heavenly Tribulation. As the first person to attempt the Extraordinary Third Stage Tribulation, she was naturally bound to attract considerable attention. Not to mention that this person was the Empress of Great Yan, Qiuyue could fully imagine the popularity. Among the tasks, she received was deepening the connection between the Empress and human society, and what better opportunity than this? I dont mind at all, Xi Qing realized something too but wasnt worried; instead, she confidently said, Anyone can watch! For her and for the Great Yan Civilization, was this not an opportunity to showcase themselves? As soon as Xi Qing gave her definitive answer, the logistic team immediately got busy. Obviously, Qiuyue was not the only one who realized the promotional value of this tribulation. On her first day after reaching human civilization, the Empress of Great Yan went through the Heavenly Tribulation to break into the third stage, obtaining peoples attention and support, which was without a doubt a publicity point worth maintaining for a long time. Every Great Yan person who comes to the Human Mother Planet to contribute to the growth and development of human civilization will see this event, seeing the achievements of their ruler in this place. This would certainly deepen the Great Yan peoples affection for human civilization. The place of the tribulation itself might even become a tourist spot. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. By the time the network was expanded to the Great Yan Civilization, it would also inspire countless Great Yan peoples longings for human civilization. Ingraining interest and emotional relationships into the grassroots is the most stable form of dependency, commented a Global United Front parliamentarian responsible for related matters. In any case, with efficient promotion, the preparation of the Empress of Great Yan for the tribulation had officially begun to spread. As Qiuyue expected, the first tribulation and Empress of Great Yan publicity points combined directly triggered a qualitative change. Initially, the visitation of the Empress of Great Yan did not spark significant social attention, after all, there were many other matters that required attention within human civilization at that time. The internet was flooded with a series of significant news. In comparison to Eternal Heaven, City Planning, and Mythical Skills, the visitation of the Empress of Great Yan was moderate, and even though some people were curious about this reportedly Golden Legendary talent and incredibly beautiful and powerful Empress, merely reading the news seemed sufficient. But now, this Empress was about to become the first Chosen One to breakthrough to the Extraordinary Third Stage after completing her Trial and was even preparing for the ultimate Heavenly Tribulation. This immediately attracted a huge amount of attention. In the prepared live streaming room, countless people continued to flood in. Where is the Empress of Great Yan? All Great Yan people have silver-white hair, huh? I heard the Empress of Great Yan is super beautiful! Have you got your priorities wrong? The Heavenly Tribulation is whats important! Wake up! Focusing on looks will only lower your chances of successfully passing the Heavenly Tribulation! Im more concerned about the rewards after! Lets see what the ultimate difficulty of the Heavenly Tribulation looks like. Eh, isnt that Her Highness, Princess Chang? Gosh, Ruoxi, my goddess is here too! And General Yang, Song Dapao, and the others! Some people quickly noticed Qiuyue, Liu Ruoxi, Yang Jun, Song Cheng, and others in the camera. They had received the news and rushed over quickly. Observing the most challenging Heavenly Tribulation on the spot was also a rare opportunity for them. Apart from them, there were also many other powerful Chosen Ones. Some of these were familiar faces to the people, having defended a region or waged battles in a location during the last Trial, and are now genuine stars of the current human civilization! Chapter 229 - 227: The more hardships you endure now, the less bloodshed during trials! Chapter 229: Chapter 227: The more hardships you endure now, the less bloodshed during trials! ` Clearly, the appearance of these people further ignited the publics attention, even leading major media outlets to start focusing their reports, drawing in an increasing number of eyes! Such enthusiasm had exceeded the expectations of most people. However, the Analysis Department soon found the reason. In the era of the Civilization Trial, one major change in society is that the focus of people has shifted from past tycoons, celebrities, and politicians to now the Chosen Ones and warriors of various levels, and the social strata have changed accordingly Today, people might not be able to name many politicians or stars, but most are aware of these warriors at the forefront of human civilization. ... It is said that on some unofficial platforms, there are already rankings of the many powerful individuals within human civilization. Some, who are not classified as confidential, have their combat records listed, or their public fight recordings analyzed. Due to a lack of intelligence and official authority, such rankings are naturally not very accurate, but it is precisely for this reason that they attract a lot of discussion and contention. Consequently, they enjoy a fair amount of popularity. Each of these warriors has, therefore, become known to the public. They may not be very aware themselves, but each of them has already gained considerable fame. After realizing this, the Analysis Department quickly extended a series of project plans. The power of public opinion cannot be overlooked, and positive guidance plays a proactive role in the development of the whole civilization. It can only be said that with the temporary end of the trial, many changes in the era that were not prominent during the Trial Period will burst forth at an astonishing speed during the interim, and the management of civilization must prepare to be flexible and responsive. Like at this moment. As more and more people arrived and after brief communication, the camera swiftly shifted to Qiuyue. This change naturally sparked intense interest among netizens, and for a moment, the screen was swamped with barrage comments like Her Highness, Princess Chang, Princess Chang! Peace to Your Highness, and Greeting Her Highness, Princess Chang! Initially, only a few people called her by this name, but now, more and more people were aware of this exclusive title and began to use it too. Qiuyue also noticed the content of the barrage, and her naturally serene face quickly reddened at a speed visible to the naked eye. Please, dont call me that. She waved her hands, the very hands that had once torn apart Level 19 undead in battle, but now they seemed somewhat out of place. This reaction only excited the netizens even more. The density of the barrage comments even broke the record at one point. As Shen Haos foster sister and one of the strongest Chosen Ones in human civilization, Qiuyue naturally had an extremely high profile in society. Princess Chang was naturally more of a joke than an official title, but it clearly showed peoples affection for her. On one hand, it was because of Shen Haos presence, and on the other hand, it was due to her performance and achievements during the Trial. A mere sixteen-year-old girl, not only secured the status of a Chosen One by herself but also fought on the most brutal front lines, even getting injured multiple times. How could such a figure as Qiuyue not be loved by the people? Even the warriors on the front lines had amassed a large number of fans, let alone the general public. At this time, seemingly having realized her efforts to correct peoples calls were futile, Qiuyue finally gave up, took a deep breath to calm her emotions, and then flashed a sweet smile to the camera. Considering that many of you might not understand, let me explain it to you. Boom, with that, the density of the barrage comments surged even more. More and more people were joining, and a great many were extremely excited. However, Qiuyue had learned not to look at the barrage comments. She was initially unaccustomed, but soon adapted. What were live streaming today is actually quite simple. The Empress from the Great Yan Civilization has come today to visit our planet. Her level has reached 20, just one step away from the Third Stage, so right after arriving, she immediately sensed the presence of the Heavenly Tribulation. By the way, Heavenly Tribulation can be sensed and triggered voluntarily, so dont worry about it descending suddenly Heavenly Tribulation had indeed attracted a lot of attention, as previous information was not complete, after all, rules like these obtained from rewards require people to explore on their own. Taking this opportunity to share some information is one of the reasons Qiuyue was pushed forward. Her status commanded immense trust among the public, and having such a star could play a significant role in moments when guidance was needed. As for Qiuyue herself, she had no desire to become a star, yet she was delighted to be making a difference. She was trying her best to adapt to her new role at this moment. Heavenly Tribulation isnt just about the Heavenly Tribulation. Especially when breaking through to the Second Stage, its seldom lightning but mostly a Wind and Fire Tribulation. Qiuyue continued her explanation, Fiery flames will appear inside your body, or bone-scraping impact will hit your physique. The process is painful and may cause injuries, but within this process, the powers of wind and fire will merge into your body, assisting in the breakthrough and enhancing the strength of your physical body. It can even integrate into your spiritual power or magic power, greatly aiding strength. The greater the intensity, the more help it provides. Oh, and the intensity can be chosen by yourself, you just need to send a request to Fiora Though her explanation was somewhat mechanical, she still clearly outlined the key points. People then realized that Heavenly Tribulation and reward were not separate; they were actually one and the same. This rule, rather than being a tribulation, could be seen as a whetstone, designed to enhance strength in a way involving some risk and suffering. ` Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So, as long as one could bear it, the greater the intensity of the Heavenly Tribulation, the greater the benefits one would receive. In an instant, the crowd, which had originally harbored some fear of the existence of the Heavenly Tribulation, decreased their worries. On the contrary, those who yearned for power and held fighting spirit for the future became even more anticipatory. Especially some from Alien Races. For instance, the Mongolians. At this moment, the chieftain of the Mongolian Clan even turned to his tribespeople and said, Our warriors must cherish this precious opportunity. We must not avoid it or choose a low-difficulty Heavenly Tribulation. If we dont surpass it on the first try, then well try a second time, a third! Yes! They were well aware that among all the Alien Races that had joined Human Civilization, the role of their Mongolian Clan was not prominent. Especially when compared to the Senya people, who were skilled in the ways of nature, and the Wing Sky people, who were proficient in alchemy. To gain a foothold in this powerful civilization without being eliminated, the only thing they could compete with was martial strength! Therefore, opportunities like this one that could enhance strength were extremely valuable to them! Now, the Emperor of Great Yan has chosen the highest difficulty, Qiuyue continued, her voice involuntarily rising a bit, since the current strength of the Heavenly Tribulation can only satisfy the needs up to the third stage, which is the so-called Golden Core Tribulation. So, what is going to be shown to everyone in a moment will be the highest difficulty in the entirety of the Heavenly Tribulation System! The Heavenly Tribulation, Wind Tribulation, and Fire Tribulation will all come at once, and there will be a total of nine rounds! It is said that if one surpasses all of them, there could be a special gain I also want to challenge the highest difficulty. By the end of her speech, there was not a trace of fear on her face, and she even clenched her fist as if to firm her own resolution. This subconscious gesture caused the barrage to pause for a moment. Then a dense flurry of barrage comments suddenly surged up. Her Highness, Princess Chang, cheer up! Her Highness, Princess Chang is the best! I am ashamed; I actually wanted to avoid the Heavenly Tribulation just now. Ive decided! I will also choose the highest difficulty! We cant be cowards! Suffer more now, bleed less during the Trial! . Clearly, Qiuyues performance inspired many people, and this inspiration was even more effective than the official repeated promotions and pushes! After all, no matter how strong Qiuyue was, she was a sixteen-year-old girl! As a member of Shen Haos family, she could have stayed safe and enjoyed life behind the scenes, instead of enduring the pain that should not be borne by someone of her status just to become stronger. The more people who loved her, the easier it was to draw inspiration and strength from her. And at this point, it seemed Empress Xi Qing had finally made her preparations. She stepped forward to the place ready to face the Heavenly Tribulation. Suddenly, the camera shifted directly onto her. The vast majority of people truly recognized this Empress for the first time! So beautiful! Thought silver hair would make one look old, but not at all. Very imposing! I heard that before becoming Empress, she was a famous female knight in Jianghu! Golden Legendary Talent, indeed. Other civilizations also have their own pride. Its over, I feel like Princess Karla and Sage Amamin are going to be outshone. Clearly, Empress Xi Qing, with her tall figure, outstanding demeanor, and beautiful silver hair, stunned many people as soon as she appeared; just as she had said to Qiuyue, Human Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization shared a striking similarity in their aesthetics. Of course, compared to her beauty, Xi Qings identity and strength were also parts of her charm. Although Shen Hao had obtained three slots for promoting Talents to Golden Legendary Level, he had not used them yet, nor had he made them public, so she remained the only Chosen One within the entire Civilization System who possessed a Golden Legendary Talent. Moreover, her status as Empress naturally gave her a charisma unique to the strong. At this very moment, her stance as she gazed up at the sky conveyed an indescribable grace. And in the high sky above, a vast expanse of dark clouds was gathering at a speed visible to the naked eye. She directly initiated the Heavenly Tribulation! Chapter 230 - 228: This is Simply Cheating! Chapter 230: Chapter 228: This is Simply Cheating! Qiuyue was not unaware that a large number of people were watching her at this moment. However, she also did not know what to say to the people within the Sovereign Civilization. Since that was the case, she decided to say nothing at all. She would show them her strength directly! sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, Qiuyue bravely triggered the Heavenly Tribulation. To most people in front of the screen at this moment, the dark clouds in the sky were gathering at an astonishing speed, even defying natural laws, but those present at the scene undoubtedly felt it more profoundly. ... Extraordinary elements are gathering! Such astonishing power. This Heavenly Tribulation is no ordinary one. Golden Legendary rules, indeed, are not so easy. Clearly, this was just the beginning, but the momentum of the Heavenly Tribulation had already shocked many people. Even Qiuyue couldnt help but show a surprised expression at this time. She quickly explained to the camera, The momentum of this Heavenly Tribulation is quite strong, stronger than we anticipated, with a massive convergence of extraordinary elements, creating an overwhelming pressure. It was not just Qiuyue; many had realized that this Heavenly Tribulation might not be so simple. Before this, real powerhouses like Yang Jun and Qiuyue had somewhat underestimated Heavenly Tribulation. After all, Heavenly Tribulation was only Golden Legendary level, and it was more of a reward than a punishment. Each of them already possessed a full quota of Golden Legendary abilities; the Golden Legend level was not an unimaginable tier for them. But evidently, having just begun, they realized their underestimation of the Heavenly Tribulation. Especially Qiuyue, who was undergoing the tribulation. Having confidently chosen the highest difficulty, she naturally thought she could easily overcome it, but at this moment, she felt a clear sense of danger. Is this the Heavenly Tribulation? her innate talent, her instincts, were constantly warning her! Suddenly, Qiuyue took the situation very seriously. It was the moment when the warnings peaked. Boom! What looked like an exceptionally thick, even uncharacteristic of lightning, a purple thunderbolt struck from the sky, accurately hitting Qiuyue, while at the same time, intense flames and sharp wind blades completely enveloped her, affecting her inside and out! At this instant, many spectators changed their expressions. Their perception clearly told them the danger of this Heavenly Tribulation. Three Heavenly Tribulations arrived simultaneously! Many with strengths still at Levels 17 and 18, even felt that they would have difficulty withstanding it. And this was only the first one! The intensity of the Heavenly Tribulation is very high, Qiuyue warned the audience with a serious face, Dont be careless. The strength of this Heavenly Tribulation could seriously injure a Level 20 Chosen One with Blue Elite talent without proper preparedness! This straightforward explanation immediately caused an uproar in the comments. With the current number of Human Chosen Ones coming to twenty thousand, including all alien Chosen Ones, there are a total of fifty thousand. Yet among them, the number of those with Blue Elite talents is merely around eight or nine hundred and this is after the last trials reward settlement! For most people, this small group already stood at the peak of extraordinary individuals in the entire civilization! Yet now, such a group might be severely injured by just the first Heavenly Tribulation? Even if this was the highest difficulty level of Heavenly Tribulation, the difficulty still far exceeded their initial expectations. Many who had initially surged with fighting spirit and courage now involuntarily began to hesitate again. If one were to lose their life in the Tribulation, it would hardly be worth it. Meanwhile, in the scene, as the dust settled, Qiuyues figure reappeared, seeming unharmed, but sharp-eyed individuals could still spot the slight furrow in her brows and the singed tips of her hair. Clearly, even for her, that strike was not something to be completely ignored. And in less than half a minute, the second Heavenly Tribulation began to brew. Boom! Another thunderous roar, visibly stronger than the previous one! Qiuyue no longer spoke, replaced instead by a solemn expression. The third, the fourth Each one more astonishing than the last! By the time of the fifth one, even Qiuyue, who had a Golden Legendary talent, showed signs of change in her breath and appearanceshe could no longer care about her appearance, even her clothes, clearly of not low-grade magic treasures, were somewhat damaged. But the greater shock was known only to Qiuyue herself. She was indeed enduring immense pain, her entire body in agony. Like being pricked by needles, cut by knives, burned by fire. But at the same time, she could clearly feel her body undergoing a peculiar transformation, becoming more compact and stronger, even undergoing what could be called a metamorphosis! This is the Heavenly Tribulation! Xi Qing slowly exhaled and, as she looked again at the increasingly dense clouds above the sky, the shock in her heart was indescribable. What exceeded expectations was not only the difficulty of the Heavenly Tribulation but also its intensity! She didnt even need to fully pass through it, but right now, if she wanted, she could directly break through to the third stageLevel 21! And without a doubt, if she could withstand the complete Heavenly Tribulation, she would break through in an even more perfect and more powerful way. This kind of foundation might not be as clear as ability, equipment, or profession laid out plainly, but for a Chosen One like her, who inevitably pursued perfection and strength, any improvement in foundation was extremely important, especially one as significant and powerful as this! I must overcome the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation! Xi Qing resolved in her heart. She had the confidence to do so. Few people knew that the strongest part of her Talent was not combat, but her recovery ability! When the damage reached a certain threshold, the Phoenix Bloodline inside her would activate, allowing her to recover at an extremely fast rate, akin to a Nirvana Rebirth! The sixth strike, no, the seventh should be about enough, Xi Qing contemplated internally while also feeling somewhat satisfied, This highest difficulty of Heavenly Tribulation is so strong that even in Human Civilization, there must be few who can survive it. Once my Talent activates, it will surely leave a profound impression on the people of Human Civilization. For her, this was success! The sixth strike arrived as expected, and the Thunder and firestorm even melted the ground around Xi Qing completely, with the camera clearly showing the scorching magma slowly flowing. The barrage had lessened a great deal; everyone was silent. Clearly, the power of the Heavenly Tribulation had frightened many people. However high the reward, it made some people apprehensive. But, just as the seventh strike of the Heavenly Tribulation was brewing, the scene suddenly changed! Several emerald branches broke through the ground! Their entire bodies even exuded a crystalline texture. Everyone noticed the change, including Xi Qing! At a moment when people were unsure of what was happening, those growing branches encircled and targeted Xi Qing through the air, and in the next moment, rich Power of Life visibly poured into her! Xi Qings body, which had already sustained injuries, recovered visibly at a rapid pace! The pain was not only greatly reduced, but during this process, she could even clearly perceive that the refinement of her body by the Heavenly Tribulation hadnt stopped but was proceeding at an even higher efficiency! What is this? Xi Qing murmured to herself, her eyes involuntarily widening. Everyone watching, including the bystanders, was staring in surprise at this change. Only when a voice rang out in Qiuyues consciousness, did she finally show a surprised expression, turned her head to the camera, and said, Ladies and gentlemen, my elder brother has added a rule to the Heavenly Tribulations, allowing the World Tree and the Life Mother Tree to synchronize healing for every Tribulation Crosser! As long as you can withstand the Heavenly Tribulation, even if you are severely injured, it doesnt matter! The next moment, the seventh strike of the Heavenly Tribulation descended, and everyone could feel the power of the Heavenly Tribulation, but at the same time, the Power of Life surging from those branches also suddenly intensified! Xi Qing bathed in the Heavenly Tribulation and the Power of Life; her lifes tier was undergoing further metamorphosis, and the breakthrough had even begun! However, her emotions were very complicated. This is simply cheating! Yes, cheating! Xi Qing wanted to say that she didnt need healing, as her Talent could recover. But she also clearly understood that to have such a rich Power of Life aiding by the side during Tribulation, without diminishing the intensifying effect of the Heavenly Tribulation, the strength of this power was immensely powerful! This meant that the enhancement she was enjoying now wasnt just a privilege for a few strong individuals anymore, but was accessible to many more people! I was naive Xi Qing murmured. Clearly, her initial plan had been completely disrupted. People would not remember her performance. The only thing remembered would be the cheating-like strength of Human Civilization! And indeed, that was the case. As Qiuyue explained, the online comments, which had slightly decreased, stirred up once again. Can this even be done? So strong! Amazing! So amazing! I was just wondering if there would be some elixir or something to reduce the difficulty; didnt expect that even an elixir wasnt needed! Wow, Im reassured now! Life Mother Tree and World Tree, two guarantees, who else is there! Clearly, people who had been worried just a moment ago were now excited, including many strong individuals present on the scene, all of whom were showing surprised expressions. Being able to heal injuries in time not only meant a significant increase in the ability to survive the Heavenly Tribulation, but also meant that the likelihood of dying under the Heavenly Tribulation was greatly reduced! In this situation, the Heavenly Tribulation being more difficult than expected was actually a good thing, because it meant that the gains would also be greater than expected! This undoubtedly gave people more courage. Just as Xi Qing had thought, this was completely cheating! But this was also a display of the strong foundation of Human Civilization! Chapter 231 - 229: Shocked to Numbness Chapter 231: Chapter 229: Shocked to Numbness At that moment, Shen Hao also withdrew his gaze. There was no need to watch anymore. This was the first activation of the Heavenly Tribulation for breaking through to the third stage, and it was of the highest difficulty, so it was only natural for Shen Hao to pay attention. The intensity of the Heavenly Tribulation was actually within his expectations. Because from the beginning, he had realized that the nature of this Golden Legendary reward was significantly higher than other Golden Legendary rewards. Perhaps because the Heavenly Tribulation carried certain risks, or perhaps because the quality itself was higher. ... The gains it could bring were extremely important. It not only reduced the difficulty of breaking through and decreased the time stuck at bottlenecks, but it also enhanced the foundation of the Transcendents. The last point was the most important. On the Extraordinary Path, the strength of an individual was important, but the overall strength of an entire civilization was just as crucial. For example, in the last trial, a Level 7 Human Civilization Soldier was able to easily defeat a Level 9 Undead one-on-one! This kind of power was what could win wars with smaller sacrifices and triumph over trials. The existence of the Heavenly Tribulation, therefore, should benefit the whole civilization, and not just a few strong ones. Thus, Shen Hao tentatively let the Life Mother Tree treat the World Tree in sync. The results were very comforting to him. After all, Heavenly Tribulation is not a real Heavenly Punishment and does not have the rule of having to rely solely on oneself. Elixirs, equipment, and such should be useful, but clearly, the role of the World Tree is the greatest, even enhancing the refining effect, Shen Hao concluded and formally recorded this into the rules. Just by setting the time and place for the Tribulation, helping everyone cheat wasnt difficult at all. Everyone, when breaking through, could gain greater benefits from the Heavenly Tribulation! At this very moment, Xi Qing had also passed the final Heavenly Tribulation. The difficulty of the ninth level of Heavenly Tribulation was astonishing. Without any preparation, even someone with Xi Qings foundation and strength would have suffered considerable damage, but now, under the nearly cheating power of synchronous treatment, she had passed the Heavenly Tribulation in a very relaxed manner. Even as she passed the last one, the powers of lightning, wind, and fire continuously encircled her, not as remnants of the Heavenly Tribulation, but as powers that truly integrated into her body during the breakthrough! At that moment, Xi Qing, while feeling the new Extraordinary Power of the third stage, and experiencing this newly acquired ability, was indescribably shocked. This power, of course, was not as strong as the Chosen Ones Golden Legendary Ability, but in her view, it was already comparable to some Purple Epic abilities! Most importantlyit wasnt exclusive to the Chosen Ones! Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Clearly, every Transcendent who overcame the highest difficulty of Heavenly Tribulation could have it! Even those Transcendents who passed through normal difficulty, although their acquired abilities wouldnt be as strong as hers, even if they were merely equivalent to Blue Elite Level or even White Ordinary Level abilities, it would still be extraordinarily impressive! This meant that warriors of the Great Yan at the same level werent a match for Human warriors. Your Highness, Qiuyue had already approached Xi Qing with a camera, winked at her, and said, Congratulations on your breakthrough. Is there anything youd like to say to everyone? Xi Qing looked at the camera, took a deep breath with a still lingering shock, and said, Its amazing, much more powerful than I expected. I didnt just achieve a perfect breakthrough, but I also mastered a whole new power and greatly enhanced my physical foundation plus the incredible treatment we just had, the gains far outweigh the risks. Though Xi Qing didnt explicitly say envy, everyone could clearly feel her envy. This greatly satisfied the netizens. No need to be envious, there will be plenty more to envy in the future. All thanks to the Presidents brilliance. Can even gain abilities? Can ordinary Cultivators also master this? Then this is truly powerful! Look how envious Her Highness the Empress is. Everyone, Ive decided to take a risk and challenge a higher difficulty. Me too. Dont hold back; this is an opportunity other civilizations cant envy. We must seize it! Clearly, Xi Qings performance at this moment truly sparked a lot of attention. Just as some said, it was an opportunity other civilizations couldnt envy. If not seized, it would undoubtedly be a waste. In fact, by this time, members of the Global United Front were already proposing a series of plans to promote the use of Heavenly Tribulation, noting the significant benefits it could bring. Even if only used as part of trade, letting cultivators from affiliated civilizations come to break through the Tribulation at a certain cost could bring huge benefits. Not to mention, strengthening the foundation of the civilizations cultivators and nurturing more powerful beings. But the Human Civilization now had more than just Tribulation to assimilate in terms of foundation. A day later, Xi Qing received even more attention, including her subsequent itinerary, which was widely disseminated. When she arrived at the Illusion Secret Realm, everyone truly felt the power of the Illusion Secret Realm. Only a certain amount of power was needed, and time could be accelerated within the Illusion Secret Realm! Although this was only Thought Acceleration, and one could not cultivate there, the efficiency of learning magic, gaining combat experience, and enhancing magic ability was more than tenfold! In the absence of fear of death, with Thought Acceleration, and with a large number of enemies to simulate, everyone could quickly become a battle-hardened, powerful warrior! Xi Qing and the entire Great Yan Mission were once again greatly shocked. Even before the visit had ended, she eagerly asked, Can we also send warriors here for training? We are willing to pay rental compensation! You can select a portion of the elites, but you must also undertake the responsibility of accompanying training, Qiuyue also proposed the plan devised by the council from the back. Of course, Xi Qing and many Great Yan ministers were extremely delighted. Accompany training was mutual; with this Illusion Secret Realm, it was enough to train an army far superior to those of the past! The importance of military power under the Civilization Trial goes without saying. After visiting and experiencing the Illusion Secret Realm, they went on to visit the Sword Casting Mountain Domain. The effect of this Golden Legendary building also equally shocked the group of Great Yan envoys. By this time, the Sword Casting Mountain Domain had already been used for one and a half months, and the batch of Sword Steel Ore placed there the longest and of the best quality had already broken through to Level 11! One and a half months, Level 11! Even though the materials of this batch of Sword Steel Ore were excellent and had already been around Level 5-6 before being placed, the effect was still incredibly astonishing. In the Chosen One Mall, the points required for Level 11 equipment were hundreds of times that of Level 5-6 equipment! Moreover, these Level 11 were not just of White Quality; some of them definitely reached Blue Quality, containing very strong Sword Intent. What if it were one year, or even five years? Undoubtedly, Human Civilization would possess a large number of high-quality treasure sword equipment! We will prioritize fulfilling our own armys needs; it might not be possible to lower the price in the short term, Qiuyue conveyed the conditions maturely, continuing with a smile, However, if Great Yan wishes to obtain a batch of mature treasure swords earlier, its possible if the price is right. Suddenly, an intense discussion began within the Great Yan Mission. Even though the type of equipment was specified, the power of these treasure swords was great, and compared to the Chosen One Mall, they were even more cost-effective. Should Xi Qing consider placing her personal sword inside? Qiuyue suddenly said, It could be retrieved when the Trial is about to start, free of charge. This is also considered a form of support for Great Yan from us. Thank you. Xi Qings eyes shone. She did not refuse and immediately took off her personal sworda Purple Epic Level Equipment. It was indeed the reward she received for securing the second rank in the last Civilization Trial. Already of extremely high quality, in five and a half years, it would definitely improve by more than one level, even if it could not transform into a Golden Legendary. Watching the Sword Casting Mountain Domain filled with astonishing Sword Intent before her, she couldnt contain her yearning. Just this foundation alone could save a huge amount of points! Moreover, she was well aware that Human Civilization already offered a kind of supportive preference to Great Yan, as it was part of the Civilization System, otherwise, the trade surplus in equipment alone would be unimaginably large. Thank goodness Great Yan still has thousands of years of wealth accumulation, Xi Qing felt somewhat relieved. Otherwise, even if Human Civilization offered some support and preference, Great Yans national treasury would be overwhelmed. However, Xi Qings relief was clearly premature. They then went on to visit the Elixir Workshop. Watching the Alchemists in the Elixir Workshop produce elixirs of not low quality in a manner completely beyond their understanding, the Great Yan Mission, including Xi Qing, were all stunned to numbness. As a traditional Extraordinary Civilization and already following the Cultivation Path, they were not unfamiliar with Alchemy. Indeed, Great Yan had already begun systematically training Alchemists more than a thousand years ago, and elixirs were even abundant enough to circulate in the trading market. They originally thought this was already powerful enough. But what was this in front of them! Elixirs, how could they be produced like this? Clearly, the completely assembly-line, industrial-scale mass production was a huge shock to these Qi Refiners whose knowledge still lingered in the manual era! Just this one Elixir Workshops production scale of low-level elixirs already exceeded their entire Great Yan by several times! And this was while the workers were still not strong and skilled enough. If high-level elixirs could also be produced like this in the future It would simply be terrifyingly powerful! Chapter 232 - 230: The True Meaning of Affiliated Civilization Chapter 232: Chapter 230: The True Meaning of Affiliated Civilization Could you also sell us some of these elixirs? Xi Qing asked Qiuyue again, her face slightly flushed. She felt like a newly rich peasant who had just entered the city, ignorant and wanting everything she saw. But in comparison to Human Civilization, Great Yan truly was no different from a wealthy peasant. As with the treasure sword, we will prioritize meeting our own needs in the short term, Qiuyue responded, not meaning to mock, but there was indeed an undeniable pride between her brows. The various foundations that Human Civilization now possessed had become extremely powerful. At least beyond anything the two Affiliated Civilizations could hope to match. ... Alright, well wait, Xi Qing and the Great Yan Envoy truly envied them to the point of numbness. However, beyond the envy, their hearts were also very excited. Because everything they saw was exactly why they were desperate to become an Affiliated Civilization of Human Civilization! Even if it was just through trade, but Great Yan Civilization could still enjoy the foundation of Human Civilization! Heavenly Tribulation, training, treasure swords, elixirs so much more. Everyone could see that in these five and a half years, the overall strength of Human Civilization was bound to leap qualitatively. Great Yan would too! However, as the delegations journey continued, Great Yan soon faced another problem. They were running out of money! Yes, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, with its thousands of years of extraordinary resource accumulation, was running out of money! When Lin Xiang reported this to Xi Qing, she was simply astonished. She knew exactly how much wealth was in the national treasury, just the extraordinary materials collected from past dynasties alone piled up into a small hill! But it was indeed true; even though Human Civilizations pricing was not exaggerated and could even be considered quite favorable, they needed too much! Ecological plant seeds are a must; they could help us quickly restore the ecosystem. Phoenix Chickens are also essential; the return on breeding them is very high. Can elixirs be postponed a bit? Wait until Human Civilization meets its own needs first? No, cultivation must seize every minute and second! Then the construction of networks and personal terminals Thats even less negotiable! Convenient communication can greatly strengthen imperial rule and enhance administrative efficiency. Then spaceships and the like Transport is also very important! This and that are not negotiable, and even emptying the national treasury isnt enough! The Great Yan Envoys even started arguing in front of the Empress, causing Xi Qings face to redden again, and she even turned her head away, too embarrassed to look any further. She initially thought herself somewhat of a wealthy peasant, but now she realized she couldnt even count as that! Actually, we have two options, Qiuyue cheerfully said from the side. Immediately, she attracted the attention of all the Great Yan Envoys. They all turned their heads to look over. Actually, the direct argument they had just had in front of everyone might have been for show to Human Civilization. Although somewhat shameless, but for the sake of Great Yan, what was a little shame? The first, is a loan, Qiuyue smiled, Developing strength comes first, not only for Human Civilization but for Great Yan Civilization as well. If Great Yan Civilization currently lacks funds, we can provide a low-interest loan. As for the second option, it involves large-scale labor dispatch. As you have seen, there is a vast expanse of undeveloped land on the Human Mother Planet, and we urgently need a group of elite cultivators to help develop spirit fields, which would also be beneficial for Great Yan Civilizationpracticing cultivation on the Human Mother Planet can be more effective than on the Great Yan Mother Planet. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These two options, once mentioned, clearly invigorated many of the Great Yan Envoys. Both were clearly mutually beneficial plans. Choosing a loan would involve interest, while choosing labor dispatch could meet the current urgent needs for a population of Human Civilization. Even proceeding with both options concurrently was no issue. Human Civilizations attitude towards Affiliated Civilizations was indeed supportive and aimed at mutual benefits, after all, an overly weak Affiliated Civilization could be detrimental to future trials. However, just at that moment, someone suddenly spoke up: If Great Yan Civilization joined Human Civilization just like Senya Civilization and Wing Sky Civilization, could we enjoy the same treatment? With just this one sentence, the room suddenly quieted down. Xi Qing turned her head to look and saw it was a fairly young envoy from the delegation. This person had a ruddy complexion, a serious expression, and his eyes revealed a deep longing. Clearly, everything within Human Civilization had profoundly shocked him. So much so, that thoughts of joining Human Civilization arose even the treatment of species such as the Senya people and Wing Sky people who had joined Human Civilization made him immensely envious. However, asking such a question was far too naive. Just as Xi Qing was about to speak out and scold, a glance at Lin Xiang and the others caused a shock to her heart. Because she realized that Lin Xiang and the others had not scolded immediately. Either they had anticipated this scene, or they had orchestrated it! But just when Xi Qing began to understand something, Qiuyue suddenly spoke. Its possible. Her mere opening remarks took everyone by surprise. But Qiuyue immediately followed up with a serious expression, As long as the population of the Great Yan Civilization is reduced to less than one billion, those remaining one billion can truly join our Human Civilization, just like the Senya people, the Wing Sky people, the Mongolian people, and the Siti people. This, this the young envoy was somewhat dumbstruck. One billion people? The current Great Yan has a total of two hundred and fifty billion people! If only one billion were left, that would mean ninety-six percent of the population would die. This is a terrifying number. Even just hearing this, it felt as if he could see countless Dead Souls, including his family, his friends, his acquaintances, even himself! Even the other Great Yan envoys were somewhat moved at this point. But Qiuyue clearly did not speak frivolously. This is not just my own words, but a joint decision by the high-levels of Human Civilization, including my older brother, Qiuyue stated seriously, The meaning of joining a civilization and being an affiliated civilization is completely different. Joining a civilization means becoming a part of the civilization and will also influence the scoring in the Civilization Trial, so we will do our utmost to protect every individual within the civilization, whereas for affiliated civilizations, although we will also support, help, and share hardships in the Trials, the fate of affiliated civilizations remains in your own hands; simply leaving everything to us and then resting easy is not an optionif you are not diligent or perform poorly in the Trial, the outcome can be extinction, and the only thing we can do is gather the survivors to preserve your culture and species within our own civilization. This statement had been made explicitly clear to Qiuyue before she took on the task. She understood it thoroughly. Becoming a part of a civilization was not simply about adding strength. It meant responsibility! Though internally within the civilization, newly joined species were not equal to humans, within the rules of the Civilization Trial, they were equal. The elites among them could also obtain the status of Chosen One, and their deaths would also affect the reward calculation after Human Civilization passed the Trial. Therefore, it was crucial to be cautious with new species joining. As for affiliated civilizations, if the Great Yan or Sky Spirit Civilization perished in the Trial or could not keep up with Human Civilization, then they were destined to be eliminated. Being able to wield power without incurring too much involvementthat was the true meaning of defining affiliated civilizations, establishing a Civilization System. Though it sounded harsh, there was never excess mercy in the Civilization Trial; contracting affiliated civilizations to establish a civilization system was not about charity. Even adopting the survivors of extinct civilizations was merely because these survivors were truly the elite of a civilization. Moreover, since their numbers were small, the benefits far outweighed the responsibilities and costs. Since we have come to this topic, lets also mention another issue, Qiuyue continued, The Desert Tower Civilization and Louis Civilization did not perish in the judgment of the Civilization Trial, but we do not plan to absorb those two hundred billion people, nor do we intend to designate these two civilizations as affiliated civilizations. Therefore, we have decided to distribute these two hundred billion people between you and the Sky Spirit Civilization. Two hundred billion people given to us? This remark indeed surprised all the Great Yan envoys. Including Xi Qing. However, some astute individuals also realized the benefits involved. All two hundred billion of them were talents primarily skilled in the technological path, especially the Desert Tower people, who were exceptionally disciplined tool handlers. Human Civilization was unwilling to take on the related responsibilities, but for them, the benefits far outweighed the disadvantages. The importance of the technological path was now clear to them, and more importantly, since they were taking on the responsibility for these people, if Human Civilization wished to employ them, they theoretically also had to pay them compensation, as this was essentially using labor already under their jurisdiction. It was akin to the previously mentioned labor dispatch program! This is also part of the support plan, so let the professionals discuss the specifics, Qiuyue reverted to her cheerful demeanor, I am only here to accompany sister Xi Qing. This isnt you coming to accompany me, Xi Qing shook her head helplessly. By now, she could see clearly that the administrators of Human Civilization were using Qiuyues status to exert pressure in a comparatively gentle manner. Because no one dared to openly refute Qiuyues words, let alone dispute with her. However, since they had become an affiliated civilization of others, many things had to be followed as arranged; at least, Human Civilization indeed provided clear support and opportunities for them. Chapter 233 - 231: Epic City Construction Plan! Chapter 233: Chapter 231: Epic City Construction Plan! As long as you work hard, youre bound to gain tremendous benefits, allowing your strength to rapidly increase. Thats actually enough. Without Human Civilization, the Great Yan Civilization would never have such an opportunity. Moreover the mere promise of accepting survivors is already extremely lucky within the Civilization Trial. At this moment, not only Xi Qing understands this point, but all the other ministers of the Great Yan also do. They finally clearly understood the attitude of Human Civilization towards them as an Affiliated Civilization, which undoubtedly helps in many future matters. ... And in fact, this was the reason why Lin Xiang and others guided the young man to ask that question. In reality, if Human Civilization truly wished to absorb the Great Yan as part of them, then the Great Yan would not oppose it at this time. However, for most of the senior ministers of the Great Yan, they still wished to maintain the existence of the Great Yanthey also had feelings for the Great Yan. After that, the number of definite projects increased progressively during the course of the delegations subsequent journey. One cooperation contract after another was signed, with some even starting to operate ahead of time. Not just the Great Yan, but the Sky Spirit Civilization also, even more so. After all, the Sky Spirit Civilization is closer to Human Civilization, and their cooperation started even earlier. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A month passed quietly in this manner. In this month, the greatest gain of Human Civilization, or even the entire Civilization System, was not breakthroughs in certain fields, but a clear definition of the development plan for the next five and a half years. The final plan, were it to be stacked together on paper, could even fill an entire soccer stadium! This shows its massive scale. If it werent for Fioras existence, Human Civilization would not be able to push forward with such a massive development plan without causing chaos to the order. Now, they even used Fiora for multiple computations, confirming there would be no mistakes and that the plan would be completed on schedule. And among this series of development plans, there were only three that Shen Hao took very seriously. The first one was city planning. This city plan, looking at the globe as a whole and based on defense, has a total of thirteen layers of defense, said the five chief officers in charge of city planning, standing in the grand hall of Lingxiao Palace, introducing to Shen Hao, The largest of which is the Star Defense Formation constituted by all the cities together. In front of them was a projection of a planet, which was indeed the Human Mother Planet, expanded by twenty-seven times in volume. At this moment, it displayed one hundred and eight red points, and ninety-seven blue points. These two hundred and five large cities will become the core of this Defense Array. It is divided into two parts, consisting of the Circulation Defense Array formed by one hundred and eight cities, and the Constellation Formation formed by ninety-seven cities. They are independent of each other but also influence each other, forming together the Star Defense Formation. Even if more than half of the cities are completely destroyed, the remaining half can still maintain the operation of the formation Shen Hao looked at the formation displayed on the map. It must be said that this was indeed a masterpiece, a technological creation of Human Civilization in the new era. Cultivation and Magic, two Extremely different Extraordinary Paths, were combined in this formation with stars as the core. Though not combined perfectly, it indeed had an effect greater than the sum of its parts. Each large city was designed with two different system cores. When necessary, it was even possible to stack the forces of both systems in some cities. Adding to that the other three thousand medium-sized cities reliant on these two Great Formations, and tens of thousands of small cities, it can be said to be a super defense in the Extraordinary Domain, using the planet as the formation board and the cities as the formation banners. Fiora, give a comprehensive assessment of this city formation, Shen Hao ordered. It has reached the twenty-fourth level of Purple Epic level, Fiora promptly provided an answer. Upon hearing this, the faces of the five chief officers present did not change much. As designers of the two fundamental Great Formations, both of which were at Blue Elite level, they had essentially mastered them during this period, with help from the elites of two Affiliated Civilizations and Fiora. Especially Fiora. It could even be said that Fiora was the true chief designer of this Great Formation, and the greatest assurance that allowed all the designers to unleash their creativity to the fullest. Its precisely because of Fioras assistance that they had a deep understanding of the results they had produced. President, one of them spoke again, theres another advantage to this plan. Both the Cultivation Path and the Magic Road, as well as any systems related to stars, are extremely profound. As our abilities improve in the future, its entirely possible to make improvements on the existing foundation. While its currently at the twenty-fourth level Purple Epic, it may not always remain so. Indeed, thats not bad, Shen Hao said, nodding in agreement. Just this sentence alone made the few chief designers in front of him reveal their joy. This plan was indeed their pride. Although there were other options, this plan surpassed those alternatives in various fields! Still, it required Shen Haos approval to truly advance. Not only because of Shen Haos current status, but also because many of the core materials were available only within the Level 26 shopping system. However, Shen Hao naturally wouldnt be stuck without reason. The results of this set of proposals even made him feel a bit surprised. Better than he had expected. To come up with such a plan in just one months time, there must undoubtedly have been countless efforts behind it as well as numerous moments of inspiration. At this moment, he was simply carefully examining every single detail. After all, urban construction was one of the most important development projects for Human Civilization for the next five and a half years. In fact, this urban construction proposal was not as simple as the previous report by the five individuals. The description within the document was more detailed. They divided the cities into three levels: large, medium, and small. Large cities were to have a minimum standard capacity of ten million people. Just these 205 large cities alone would be sufficient to accommodate two billion. Medium-sized cities also had a minimum standard of three million, while small cities were at five hundred thousand. The actual number of residents these cities could accommodate was far greater than the current population of Human Civilization. It was clear that they had also taken into account the labor force sent by Affiliated Civilizations. Moreover, each city had its own focus. Industry, Cultivation, Magic, Alchemy, Nature Some cities were even combinations of several different types, and with the cities being relatively spread out, they could also accommodate the development of vast tracts of land. Whether it was mining, expanding large industrial areas, planting Spiritual Medicine, Magic Potion, breeding Spirit Beasts, Magic Beasts all of it could be pursued simultaneously. Even the ground routes between cities had been developed, and coupled with the now vast number of transport vehicles, just looking at the design plans before him, Shen Hao could already envision the flourishing scene after completion. However, he quickly noticed something special. In the cities of three different levels, apart from the differences in area, is there also a difference in Extraordinary Elements? Yes, a chief responsible person responded, The larger the area, the greater the population density within a certain area, so large cities are built in the core areas of Dragon Veins, while medium and small cities are built in the branch areas. This also forms a relatively healthy upward channel, allowing us to concentrate on protecting a part of the population. Shen Hao understood the significance of this design. Once industrial production was fully upgraded, people would be freed from heavy production work, and then could focus more on cultivating their Extraordinary abilities. But the Extraordinary Path relied heavily on Talent. People with average Talent would be allocated to medium and small cities and circulated regularly, to transfer those who were more diligent, or who demonstrated better Talent, into the larger cities. In the event of an unexpected crisis during the Trial, the larger cities would be the ones to be protected as a priority. Obviously, such an arrangement could only exhibit a kind of relative fairness in the early stages. Over time, those with access to better resources would grow stronger, and it would become harder for people in medium and small cities to stand out, gradually sealing off the upward channels and forming a class monopoly. However, in the short term, it indeed would be more active and effective. Just the act of encouraging people to diligently pursue their Cultivation already had positive effects. Lets start the construction according to this plan, Shen Hao decided in the end. Every issue has two sides; right now, it was the positive aspect that was more needed, so there was no need to overthink it. As for the future, when problems arose, solutions could be found then. Whats more, the civilization currently had a huge advantage. That was the existence of Shen Hao. As the holder of the Emperor Profession, Shen Hao was destined to be tied to the interests of the entire Human Civilization, with no interest group capable of standing above him. Monopoly? Shen Hao would suppress any trend of it while it was still nascent! Not to mention, there were also external crises from the Trials, leaving little room for internal error. Deciding on the urban construction plan had solved a significant problem. The projects that would be triggered by it were countless! Not to mention other aspects, just the construction materials alone could give rise to a new industry C interstellar mining. The new cities would use a mass of metal materials, and although the resources of the Human Mother Planet were plentiful, the mineral resources on other planets should not be wasted. After the Trial ended, those civilizations that had declared extinction during the Civilization Trial, their mother planets had not disappeared. They still existed within the same orbit. Such opportunities were not to be missed. In the absence of knowing whether they would disappear after the next Trial began, the best approach was to mine them for all they were worth! Chapter 234 - 232: Cultivation Craze Chapter 234: Chapter 232: Cultivation Craze Apart from extraterrestrial mining, many other crucial industries could also benefit from such large-scale construction. For example, heavy industry. Building cities of this scale naturally involved various large-scale machinery. Human civilization was digesting the Desert Tower civilizations technology and industry while continually learning the advanced technology from the Chosen One Mall for city construction. Growing continuously in this manner was essentially killing two birds with one stone. Moreover, unlike the Trial Period, the construction did not need to be completed within a short time; in fact, taking it slower could even be better. A slower pace allowed for more perfected technology, resulting in better-constructed cities without affecting peoples cultivation. After all, it only needed to be completed within five and a half years. ... In the following two months, several other key projects gradually began to take shape. For example, the spirit field. Although the rest period lacked commodity plugins, after the VIP Mall upgraded to VIP3, the quantity and probability of items increased. During these two months, Shen Hao paid particular attention to a type of Level 22 Purple Epic Spirit Rice named Purple Spirit Rice. Unlike the regular high-quality, high-level spiritual medicines which are difficult to cultivate, the special aspect of Purple Spirit Rice was its ease of cultivation. Besides needing a certain demand for Spiritual Energy and special magic for management by cultivators, this rice was very easy to plant. It was almost to the point where it could be easily cultivated on a large scale. Moreover, the stronger the cultivator planting it, and the more abundant the Spiritual Energy, the better the quality. After harvesting this powerful rice, it was immediately decided to plant it on a large scale. Furthermore, after planting, there was a huge surprisethe enhancing effect of the World Tree and the Life Mother Tree. Nowadays, although there were quite a number of cultivators in human civilization, the average level of cultivation was not very high. Cultivating high-quality Purple Spirit Rice was not so easy, but the power of the Life Mother Tree and the World Tree was more effective than the magic displayed by cultivators. Not only was the quality high, but the growth rate was fast, too. Even now, the first batch of scarce, accelerated-grown Purple Spirit Rice was already being produced, and part of it naturally arrived in front of Shen Hao. Paired with special water sources, the rice produced is not inferior to a Level 17 Blue Quality elixir, concluded Shen Hao, naturally surprised and pleased. A Level 17 Blue Quality elixir, with the production capabilities of todays Elixir Workshop, was not so easy to mass-produce. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In contrast, this quality of Purple Spirit Rice was easier to cultivate and grow. The normal cultivation speed is about one harvest per year, but with the aid of cultivators magic, as well as the World Tree and Life Mother Tree, we can achieve one harvest every half year, Dong Gong reported with an unmistakably joyful tone, We have already decided to plant on a large scale. We are now speeding up the cultivation of spirit fields, especially the lands near the Dragon Vein. Within one year at most, everyone within the civilization will be able to use Purple Spirit Rice for daily consumption. After that, it was naturally sold. Even for practitioners on the Magic Road, such spiritual medicine had many benefits. Although Magic Power and Spiritual Power were hard to convert, the enhancement to the body was genuine. Moreover, there were quite a few magic potions being cultivated and grown on the Magic Side, some of which were also Purple Epic, but they were not as easy to cultivate on a large scale like Purple Spirit Rice. However, this also made Shen Hao think of the education industry. What is the current ratio of people who choose the Cultivation Path and the Magic Road in our civilization? he asked aloud. Sixty-eight to thirty-two, answered Fiora. Almost a seven to three ratio. This result did not surprise Shen Hao. Nowadays, the various foundations obtained by human civilization leaned towards cultivation; it was quite normal that there were many who chose the Cultivation Path, since some individuals ultimately were not suited for it, thus a considerable number also chose the Magic Road. Its December now, and the cultivation of the new generation of practitioners is about to begin, Shen Hao pondered, seemingly having made a decision, I will release three hundred slots of my direct subordinates to the new generation, no, dont use the name direct subordinates, call them Registered Disciples, all of which will be granted the Chosen One positions. Upon hearing this, Dong Gong was genuinely surprised. Direct subordinates! Currently, Shen Haos direct subordinates were not just any casual title; they almost represented the apex of the pyramid of Transcendent status in human civilization! Although the number had been gradually increasing, even now, it had not surpassed fourteen hundred, and each of them was a Chosen One! Even if they were not previously, after Shen Hao acquired six thousand Chosen One slots, they were now. You should know, the first thing after becoming a direct subordinate was to receive at least one Golden Legendary Ability! Not to mention the other high-quality resources, many of which only Shen Hao could provide. The benefits were imaginable. Moreover, the selection depended not just on Talent but also on character. Whether someone could be selected depended only on Shen Haos will, and no one else could influence it. All these factors combined to exemplify the significance of this group, which could even be said to be an extension of Shen Haos power and status. Chapter 235 - 232: Cultivation Craze_2 Chapter 235: Chapter 232: Cultivation Craze_2 Dong Gong could even already imagine the stir that such an announcement would cause once it was released. He could guess even more so, what Shen Haos main purpose was in doing this. Sure enough, Shen Hao continued to say: In the future society, there will be fewer and fewer things that ordinary people can do, and more and more things that only Cultivators can engage in. The importance of the Extraordinary Realm goes without saying, and we need to fully inspire people to practice Cultivation. These three hundred spots are mainly meant to serve as an encouragement. After this, every year there will be a selection to motivate a new generation of Cultivators. Think of a plan. Yes! Dong Gong replied. He had guessed as much. ... Although the Cultivation Techniques had been made public to everyone, there was an age requirement, which was that one could not practice Cultivation before the age of fourteen. After all, Cultivation is not without its risks. Young peoples hearts are unstable, lacking a fundamental understanding, they can easily be led astray, and its very easy for accidents to happen in Cultivation. Moreover, the entire Civilization had very little experience before, and many things were proceeding by trial and error; even if problems arose, they would be difficult to deal with in a short time. If it were adults, they would at least understand the seriousness. This also meant that there were still a large number of boys and girls under the age of fourteen who hadnt started to practice Cultivation yet. One could only say that they indeed arrived at a good time. Every year three hundred spots to become Shen Haos Disciples. If one were selected, it would truly be a meteoric rise to limitless prospects. Indeed, just as everyone predicted, when the news and selection process were announced, the whole world boiled over with excitement. Why can only children aged fourteen to seventeen participate? This is great, my kid is super talented, way better than me! So many people in the world, and there are only three hundred spots, its much harder than getting into college before. Dont just focus on these three hundred spots; didnt you see that Extraordinary University is also expanding enrollment comprehensively! Specialized teachers, better resources! I hope my child can get admitted. Good grief, I can understand Alchemy Subject, Artifact Refining, Alchemy Subject and the like, but why is even pure scientific research going to Extraordinary University? The person above clearly doesnt have enough Talent. The learning capacity of high-level Transcendents is something ordinary people cannot compare with. Youre falling behind in Cultivation, and yet you still want to pursue scientific research? Its not just the universities; even high schools are going to be reformed! In a short time, almost everyone was eagerly discussing, especially those with children of the right age; they were paying close attention. Cui Zhongmin was one of them. He had twins, a boy and a girl, who had just turned fourteen not long ago, reaching the age where they could begin formal Cultivation! This is a rare opportunity, Cui Zhongmin now discussed with his wife, his face full of gravity, Although my strength is not high, I can still tell that both Yu Ting and Yu Jie have high affinity for Spiritual Energy! Their Talent definitely wont be poor, our family must make a push no matter what. Exactly! Cui Zhongmins wife, named You Jingyun, was also excited yet serious, In this era, having a high level of Cultivation is most important! Not just for a higher status, but most importantly, for greater safety! If they could become the Presidents Disciples, that would be much safer no matter what! Both children sat quietly at the edge of the bed, listening, but their eyes also showed clear excitement. Are they finally going to start Cultivation? A fourteen-year-old child already understands many things. In this year-plus of great changes in the world, they too have gone through many experiences. They matured quickly. With their yearning for transcendence, if officials hadnt repeatedly emphasized the dangers of cultivation at a young age, demanding parental restraint and even requiring community workers and patrolling officers to constantly monitor and prevent children, they would have likely secretly started practicing cultivation by now. Ive been looking for a long time, and theres a Level 14 Blue Elixir called Bone Marrow Cleansing and Transcendence Pill, which is perfect for beginners in cultivation. It can even slightly increase talent, and our entire savings of contribution points are just enough to buy two! Cui Zhongmin seemed to have made up his mind. All our savings? You Jingyun was startled. Both of them had been middle school teachers, and during the previous trials, they had indeed accumulated quite a few contribution points by teaching. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But this was all their savings! We saved up contribution points for the sake of our children, Cui Zhongmin appeared to have thought it through, Ive inquired about it, and the schools leaders have also bought this kind of elixir for their children. Moreover, both of our talents arent high, and even if we spent all our contribution points on ourselves, it would be difficult for us to move to a city with higher spiritual energy. But its different for the children. Even though we dont know how talented they are, they at least have more opportunity than us! Upon hearing the words a city with higher spiritual energy, You Jingyun fell silent. The world had now recovered, and everyone was assigned to different places, participating in the construction of cities, cultivation of spirit fields, or a variety of other jobs. It seemed that people from ones hometown were arranged to stay together, but with a little investigation, one would realize that some neighbors with stronger talents and abilities were allocated to other places. It was clearly stated online: some cities would be built near spirit veins, where the spiritual energy was more abundant, making cultivation faster and even safer. If even city residence was like this, needless to say about other things. In the future society, cultivation would surely be central! Havent the experts on the internet said, even if you want to pursue a scientific research path, higher cultivation would make it easier. People like them, with their level of talent for cultivation, couldnt even become formal teachers anymore. They had to either teach children under fourteen or work in the spirit fields. Under such circumstances, it wasnt just about whether their children were talented or not; they had to try their hardest! Then lets buy it! You Jingyun finally gritted her teeth. There was no way around it. Putting aside what various experts said, it was obvious to the discerning eye that cultivation was too important for the future! I have good news, Cui Zhongmin said, looking at his mobile phone and suddenly getting excited, The school has brought in several teachers to instruct on Mythical Skills, and it is said that among them are Qi Refiners from Great Yan! Really? You Jingyun also exclaimed in surprise. The whole Human Civilization knew that even before entering the Civilization Trial, the Great Yan Civilization had already been a Cultivation Civilization. Although its cultivators might not be stronger than the powerhouses of Human Civilization, they were definitely stronger in the basics! In places as small as theirs, they had hardly ever seen any people from Great Yan. Instead, there were a few Sky Spirit People as magic teachers who had caused quite a stir previously. Everyone who followed the Magic Road, regardless of age, often went to their lectures for advice. And now, the dispatch of a few teachers to instruct on Mythical Skills was self-evident. Clearly, it was for the Presidents Disciples! They were right, this was indeed a rare opportunity! Even the two children were becoming increasingly excited and expectant. Scenes like this one were not only happening in one place; in recent times, it was a microcosm of the entire Human Civilization. A massive amount of resources were being exchanged, a large number of age-suitable children began official cultivation, or switched to cultivating Mythical Skills, while the internet was flooded with tutorials, and even adults seemed to be influenced by the trend. Moreover, the intensity of current jobs was steadily being reduced, and the whole society seemed to have suddenly entered a fervor for cultivation. At the same time, various regulations and schemes were being continuously perfected. Take online guidance, for example. At first, it was only about eliminating a huge amount of incorrect and nonstandard instruction videos. Later, the title of Cultivation Teacher was directly established, and everyone had to pass an assessment before they could instruct others. Meanwhile, a large number of formal Cultivation Teachers began to be trained and were dispatched to various cities. They were to guide the new generation of cultivators, and also to educate adults, especially those whose jobs required an Extraordinary Domain. A comprehensive system of Transcendent education was rapidly taking shape. Chapter 236 - 233: Three Years in a Flash Chapter 236: Chapter 233: Three Years in a Flash In fact, the biggest advantage brought by the five and a half year gap to human civilization was the opportunity to properly sort out several key projects. The technology field was able to make use of the major project of city construction to complete the sorting, and the Extraordinary Path could also be sorted out through the education system. Previously, during the Trial, the entire civilizations Extraordinary System had been growing wildly. With the help of contribution points, everyone worked hard, exchanged resources, and then cultivated on their own. At most, departments with strong order such as the Military Department and patrol units had systematic teaching. But ultimately, the domain of the Extraordinary heavily relies on individual strength and personal Talent, which means that this type of systematic teaching actually couldnt sort out and filter talent effectively, and quite a few peoples talents were likely to be obscured. ... Now is the perfect time to sort things out. Taking advantage of Shen Haos selection of Disciples as an attention-grabber, in just four short months, the educational system of human civilization underwent a complete transformation. Elementary and middle schools remained unchanged, still teaching basic knowledge, at most integrating some fundamental contents related to cultivation. However, from high school onwards, the approach shifted to an Extraordinary-focused education. All students around the world would formally start their cultivation in high school and during the entire three years, could freely choose and modify their paths, and experiment as they wished. Cultivation was naturally the first choice for many, as it involved Mythical Skills. But for most people outside of the Eastern Countrys cultural sphere, it wasnt necessarily easy to adapt to the Cultivation Path, so choosing the path of magic was also an option. Beyond that, there were various other Extraordinary Paths such as alchemy, martial arts, magic patterns, plant priesthood, and so on. Most of these Extraordinary Paths originated from the inherent paths of other species and another path offered in the Chosen One Mall. The upper limit of these Extraordinary Paths was determined by the Chosen One panels of these species; after reaching a certain level, progressing further would become more difficult, but they could still make a significant contribution to the development of civilization, so the Global United Front and the Chosen One Association still offered higher conditions to support those with true Talent. Especially the Alchemy Path and the Plant Priest Path. One involves the production of Extraordinary Equipment, while the other pertains to the cultivation and planting of spiritual and magic potions. Yes, although there are Spirit Plant Cultivators among Cultivators who prefer this specialization, the Plant Priests are stronger in professional cultivation, especially given the presence of the World Tree and the Life Mother Tree, which greatly enhanced the abilities of Plant Priests on the Human Mother Planet. They were also capable of dealing with different types of Extraordinary plants, able to cultivate resources required by any path. In such a situation, support was inevitable, and reliance on the two hundred million Senya people couldnt last forever. As for universities, there was no longer the ability to choose a path; students could only continue along the path they had chosen. Moreover, the exams for Extraordinary University were now more difficult, requiring certain Talent to pass, and involved not just learning but also internships at important locationsalthough referred to as students, they already possessed certain social status. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Today, the first batch of Extraordinary Universities has been established, and the primary target for recruitment isnt just high school seniors, but also directly the whole society. Even adults, as long as they meet the requirements, can enroll and receive more abundant resources. Of course, the conditions were much more stringent, and the admission rate for adults was far lower than young students. Even so, this has still caused quite a stir in society, because earning a place at a university nowadays is tantamount to truly achieving a leap in social class. Its value is much greater than the universities before the Civilization Trial. At this time, Shen Hao, looking at the related reports submitted by the Global United Front, was very satisfied. In half a year, the entire civilization had leveraged two major projects, city construction and educational reform, to establish healthy development in both the domains of civilization level growth and Extraordinary Path development. What remained was to follow the established procedures, and naturally, in five years time, surprises were bound to arise. At the same time, other domains were gradually getting back on the right track as well. For example, the chicken breeding industry. The Phoenix Chicken, although named after the chicken, is a Mythical Legend Level commodity, and its body contains significant Phoenix Bloodline; experts have analyzed that this special breeding class organism was not naturally born but was specially cultivated. Each one possessed no small amount of power and contained Extraordinary Power, yet they were surprisingly easy to breed, most importantly without intelligence. Under normal circumstances, as the Life Level increases, even the most ordinary living being would become more intelligent. But not the Phoenix Chickens. Even though some have been bred to Level 14, they still operated on instinct alone. Shen Hao had even gone to see for himself, and in his view, the Divine Souls of these Phoenix Chickens all had some kind of restriction. Although it had no detrimental effect on their Life Level, they were utterly unable to develop self-awareness, which clearly confirmed the experts speculations. But this was a positive thing. It significantly reduced the difficulty of breeding. Now, a batch of specially bred Phoenix Chickens has been served on dining tables. The Empress of Great Yan nearly ate one everyday, and her rate of power growth had clearly accelerated, even to the point of catching up to Shen Haos own rate of advancement. Chapter 237 - 233: Three Years Flying By_2 Chapter 237: Chapter 233: Three Years Flying By_2 ` Its worth mentioning that the production methods also come from a heritage within the Chosen One Mall known as Spirit Chef, which likewise has cultivated some pretty competent spirit chefs. And the Phoenix Chicken is just a small part of the flourishing projects within human civilization nowadays. For example, half a month ago, the first fully independently designed and manufactured spacecraft of human civilization officially took off. Although its not equipped with curvature spaceship technology and only uses an anti-gravity engine, being evaluated as merely a Level 17 Purple Epic spaceship, this also means that human civilizations technological level has genuinely reached Level 17. It has already surpassed the Desert Tower Civilization. And that has only been a mere six months. ... You have done a very good job, Shen Hao said appreciatively after reviewing a series of reports from various fields, You basically dont need me to do anything anymore, just keep working hard according to the plan. Yes, Dong Gong was naturally very pleased. Truth be told, the living environment for ordinary people is gradually relaxing. Even though there is pressure, it is only in cultivation, but for most people, cultivation itself has an even greater attraction, so that doesnt really count as pressure, at least not mentally. On the other hand, the high-level executives of the Global United Front have been extremely busy during this period. After all, five and a half years may seem long, but its actually very short. Yet they must complete the transformation of the entire civilization within this brief timeframe. All sorts of projects and plans are in a mad rush. And still, they have to ensure quality, they cannot afford to be short-sighted. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It can be said that for many officials from the old era, this would completely seem like a miracle. If it wasnt for the pressure of the Civilization Trial, if it wasnt for Shen Hao watching everything from the skies, if it wasnt for the tremendous benefits brought by the Mall, as well as various cultural inheritances such a miracle would simply not be possible. Just having unity in the overall direction is, in itself, nearly impossible. Since you have already established complete projects, then proceed according to the projects, Shen Hao said in conclusion, Going forward, change such reports to biannual updates. I will devote more of my energy to cultivation and judge how well you are doing based on feedback from my profession. Yes, Dong Gong felt a tightness in his heart. Feedback from the profession. Although Shen Hao had never detailed his profession, merely mentioning its name was enough to reveal a lot. [Emperor]! Obviously, the more powerful the civilization, the more certain it is that the President would receive a certain notification. Actually, by this point, Shen Hao was already akin to a king without a crown. Except for the title in name, his authority was equivalent to that of a true Emperor; otherwise, thered be no need to report to the President of the Chosen One Association on matters concerning the development of civilization. The words he now spoke also meant that there was still no room for these individuals to relax. Good or bad, the cultivating Shen Hao would be able to sense it all. However, including Dong Gong, everyone knew that this kind of pressure was necessary; it is also an indispensable part in the conditions for achieving the miracle. All those with aspirations are equally looking forward to the future of civilization! In five and a half years, human civilization will surely undergo a transformation! After this, Shen Hao truly made few appearances; he resided at the Lingxiao Palace from then on, beginning his cultivation with full effort. The strength of human civilization obviously brought him tremendous benefits. The speed of cultivation greatly increased. After stepping into the Third Rank, the pace of level advancement should have slowed down quite a bit, but Shen Haos progress surpassed everyone, including the Empress of Great Yan. Keep in mind, Xi Qings foundational strength cannot compare to Shen Haos at all. Not to mention being at the same level, even if Shen Hao were a rank lower, Xi Qing is still not confident of defeating him. This terrifying rate of growth is evident. However, this is not known by too many people. Time flies, and the whole of human civilization has entered a stage of rapid development, with three years passing in the blink of an eye. Human civilization is also about to welcome a golden age. The college entrance examination for the freshmen of Trial Era 01! Two and a half years ago, at a conference, the Global United Front officially declared that the day of the Star Jump incident would be the starting date of the Trial Era, which is January 1st of year 00. Now, it is time for the first batch of transcendent high school graduates who have gone through the educational reforms after the second Civilization Trial to take their first college entrance examination. A genuine concern for the entire population! ` After all, this group of students represents the greatest achievement of human civilizations transcendental educational system reform! Similarly, it can also be considered the first official college entrance exam. Major media outlets vied to report on it. Its uncertain which family will secure the quota of the three hundred Presidents Disciples this time. Kyoto University has declared that it will award ten Level 16 Purple Epic Level Treasure Swords nurtured for three and a half years to the top ten freshmen in the admission rankings! This is the first official college entrance exam of the new era! Purple Spirit Food Co., Ltd. is launching a subsidy promotion, allowing all high school seniors to obtain a limited-time fifty percent discount purchasing privilege with their identity! Three thousand four hundred and twenty Level 4 cities have completed the preliminary assessments. The prodigious siblings from our city claim that out of the three hundred spots, two are theirs for certain! Eat Phoenix Chicken, become the dragon among men! Good luck on your college entrance exam! Basically, as soon as one turned on the internet, the overwhelming coverage was all related to this college entrance exam. Naturally, someone was behind this push. In these three years, the various changes in human civilization had shocked most people themselves, but as the rest period has already passed by a large majority, the pressure of the next Civilization Trial is gradually approaching. At such times, human civilization indeed needs a grand event to inject new confidence into people. Nothing is more uplifting than the growth of a new generation. Moreover, people had already been paying a lot of attention to this college entrance exam, and with just a little push, it could be turned into a grand occasion! At this moment, at a residential area in Gaoqing City, two young people had just stepped out of their home when they were immediately surrounded by reporters. May I ask if you two are really confident in becoming the Presidents Disciples? You two are the first and second place in Gaoqing City, but Gaoqing Citys rankings in the previous college entrance exams were not high. What is the source of your confidence? Theres a rumor that the younger brothers Talent is Blue Elite, is that true? Rumors say that the sister is actually the trump card, merely holding back during the previous city assessments to keep her trump card hidden? Question after question was thrown at them non-stop. The two, clearly having anticipated this, chose some questions to answer, but most of the time they had no comment. They were meanwhile walking towards the flying car that had come to pick them up. However, just as they were about to get into the car, one question made them stop. As you two represent Gaoqing City in the college entrance exam, would you like to say something to the citizens? Cui Yuting, upon hearing this question, looked at her younger brother, then at the camera, and both of them smiled at the same time. Cui Yujie stepped forward, waving to the camera with a radiant smile and said emphatically, Well definitely bring back the title of Outstanding Educational City for Gaoqing City this year! With just this one sentence, both of them entered the flying car. But the reporters behind them erupted one by one. With just this one sentence, they had their news! Not just in Gaoqing City, but this scene also rapidly spread across the entire internet. This sibling pair is really confident. Outstanding Educational City, that must require having candidates in the top three hundred, right? Very impressive, twin Chosen Ones, they definitely stand a chance! There are over a thousand Chosen Ones among this years candidates! What of Chosen Ones, some people are just temporarily not selected, and some Chosen Ones with only White Talent cannot compare to them. Right, like Wang Geng from Dongling, his Fire Talent is at least equivalent to a Blue Talent! And Zhao Miao from Ancient City, hes practically a reincarnation of a Sword Immortal! Can they be as powerful as Huo Ying from Danxia City? Shes a disciple of the Shura Goddess! Shes already secured a spot; if she wanted a Chosen One spot, she couldve had it a long time ago! This college entrance exam is really too exciting, I cant wait. Chapter 238 - 234: The Moment to Test the Three-Year Achievements Chapter 238: Chapter 234: The Moment to Test the Three-Year Achievements Over the past three years, every path of Human Civilization had seen considerable growth, yet it was the elites in various domains who were truly striving to guide this enhancement. For most ordinary people, their focus was largely on cultivation. This was also the result of deliberate guidance. Inciting competition among cities, promoting different geniuses, and even allowing some powerful individuals to make public appearances, give lectures, or demonstrate their abilities in battles and drills had now shifted much of the societal focus onto the Transcendent. In such a context, one can imagine the attention that a grand event like the college entrance exam would receive. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Countless individuals were anticipating the performance of these geniuses. ... At this moment, the twins, Cui Yuting and Cui Yujie, had already boarded a flying vehicle. The flying vehicle, now a common mode of intraplanetary transport, operated on a domestically produced anti-gravity engine, easily reaching three to four times the speed of sound, and had even been made available to the civilian sector, albeit still expensive and prioritized for transportation industries. Even for geniuses like Cui Yuting and Cui Yujie, this was one of the few occasions they had ridden such a vehicle. With the college entrance exam imminent, the siblings were already excited, casting aside their previously composed demeanor in front of cameras and eagerly peering out the windows upon boarding. The city has grown so much, last time I was on a high-altitude flying vehicle was just a year ago. Look over there, the Martial Arts Arena is almost finished! Wow, its really huge! See that red area? The Zhu fruit farms are going to have a bumper harvest this year. That field of Purple Spirit Rice is spectacular, wonder how many batches of Fifteenth Level quality purple rice we can get from it. The last time the siblings had ridden in a flying vehicle was over a year ago. Usually, flying high in the city was not allowed, and now, the incredible transformations of Gaoqing City within just a year or so were truly astonishing. When they had first arrived three years ago, the entire city was in ruins, and the first year was spent living in temporary makeshift structures. Especially after they began their cultivation, it was all too easy to accidentally damage the housing. But in just these few short years, the city below had become incredibly prosperous and spectacular. The entire city was filled with towering buildings dominantly white in color but shimmering with a metallic sheen, all robust and imbued with clearly visible Extraordinary Power, evidently incorporating arrays into their construction. The buildings were spaced far apart, with clean roads and abundant vegetation; some areas were even simply covered with grass. Low-flying vehicles were seen coming and going, and occasionally, some people were seen flying on swords or levitating. Compared to the city as they remembered before the Civilization Trial, it was almost like a fantasy. Not to mention that each year brought significant changes, with many larger and more impressive buildings added within just a year. The Martial Arts Arena, which had just surprised the twins, is a venue offered for citizens to battle or practice their Extraordinary abilities. Those of weaker abilities might manage, but for those around seventh and eighth-level abilities, practicing at home simply isnt suitable, hence the Martial Arts Arena was much anticipated and indeed turned out to be a colossal structurestanding over a kilometer tall and three kilometers in diameter! Its a pity, once we finish our exams well be heading to university and wont get to enjoy this Martial Arts Arena, Cui Yujie said somewhat regretfully, yet his expression was full of longing, and the corners of his mouth twitched uncontrollably with excitement. Gaoqing City, though now very spectacular, was still a small city with a population of a million. With their performance, qualifying for a school in a larger city was naturally no issue. Even just seeing a glimpse of it on the internet was enough to fuel their aspirations, especially the Extraordinary Elements built upon the Main Vein were something to look forward to. Alright, everyone, gather around, I have some things to explain. At this moment, the teachers voice came through the flying vehicle. Yu Ting, Yu Jie, stop looking, come here. He even specifically called out the twins names. Causing many of the candidates to look over. This high-altitude flying vehicle could accommodate hundreds of people, naturally not just for them alone, but included the top hundred performers of Gaoqing Citys internal assessments. The twins, being the first-ranked and the only two high school students among the citys Chosen Ones, naturally attracted a lot of attention. Many people in Gaoqing City believed that they had a real chance at winning this years Global Education Excellence City title. You should know that this was not just a title; winning it meant additional educational resource rewards for the next term, from which even ordinary citizens could benefit. Teacher An. Cui Yuting and Cui Yujie approached, greeting the elderly teacher with silver hair and slight wrinkles. Teacher An was a native of Great Yan, named An Yan, not a Chosen One, but had reached Level 11 last year. Although his power was not outstanding, he was exceedingly skilled in the foundation subjects of cultivation and was well-known throughout Gaoqing City. Although your abilities are quite impressive, do not be complacent, especially in terms of your mindset, An Yan clearly also placed great emphasis on these two individuals, advising, Magic combat requires calmness. You must stay calm, no matter what situation you face. Start adjusting your mentality now, understand? Both of them nodded earnestly. This years college entrance exam is completely different from previous ones, An Yan looked towards the other students again, The reason is simple. Not only are you the first batch of high school students after the reform of the Transcendent education, but also because in two years, the new trials will begin, and by then, you will become the backbone of the resistance against these new trials! These words made everyone present take on a solemn expression. Civilization Trial! In this era, these four words had become a huge weight on everyones hearts; three and a half years of peace were not enough to make people forget the existence of the trials. After all, the countdown to the new trials was always ongoing. The students still had vivid memories of the trials, even though they were only fourteen or fifteen years old at the time, but they could already feel that fear. The Blood Demons from the first trial had them constantly worried about whether their parents and family members had been parasitized, and the Undead from the second trial made it difficult for them to sleep. Even Cui Yuting and Cui Yujie still remembered how they had spent whole nights awake due to fear during those times. Now, only two years remained until the new trials. By then, they would all be twenty years old, undoubtedly becoming the core force against the trials, especially them, the geniuses, who might play even greater roles. Weve emphasized these points for three years, and youve been preparing for three years. I believe that there are no cowards among those sitting here, An Yan paused before continuing, At that time, I will also return to my Mother Planet to face the trials. Teacher An! This statement caused many peoples expressions to change, deeply moved. They all knew that as an educator who had reached the Second Stage, An Yan could completely apply to stay on the Human Mother Planet, or even migrate to join Human Civilization. That would undoubtedly be safer than staying on the Great Yan Mother Planet. Alright, we all need to fight for our own civilization, An Yan raised his hand to cut off what some of the students wanted to say, then smiled, Although we are not formally master and disciple, I feel fortunate to teach a group like you. If any of you distinguish yourselves during the trials, even if I have returned to Great Yan, I will be proud of you. Everyone could see that Teacher Ans determination was set, and they fell silent, though the atmosphere had become heavy. At this moment, they truly felt the approaching trials. Perhaps for most people, there were still two years of rest, but for this group dubbed geniuses, the preparation to face the trials was already underway. Now, let me announce the specifics of this college entrance examination, An Yan noticed the change in atmosphere but had no intention of offering comfort, suddenly speaking, This college entrance exam, like before, is based on the preliminary assessment scores from various cities, assessing at different levels. You are the best students from the combat class of Gaoqing City, so you will participate in the highest level of assessmentgoing to an alien planet to perform combat missions. What? Suddenly, there was a stir among everyone. This was indeed shocking news. The assessments for the past two entrance exams were different, but they were just combat sparring or simulations in the Illusion Secret Realm. They had assumed that likely, it would be the latter this time too. After all, the purpose of the Illusion Secret Realm was clear, able to perfectly assess combat abilities while avoiding life-threatening dangers. But this year was actual combat? On an alien planet? Moreover, there had been no news about this before? Dont look at me like that, because I also received the mission order just three minutes ago, An Yan pointed to his eyes. There lay the military-use iris projection terminal. It was the commonly used personal terminal now, allowing everyone to receive missions promptly for maximum operational efficiency. I expect that this assessment will simulate as closely as possible the scenarios when the trials suddenly occur. Therefore, the missions level will reach trial levels, and once the mission is issued, there will be no opportunity to refuse, An Yan stated seriously, looking at everyone. Right now, there might still be an option to opt out of the college entrance exam. No one spoke. Although some were indeed nervous, no one tried to back out at this moment. They were third-year high school students, but they were completely unlike the third-year students before the Civilization Trials. Especially since they were from the combat class. All the learning and teaching over these three years had revolved around combat and trials. As students of the combat class, it was fair to say they were half professional Soldiers. Now was the time to prove the results of three years of training. Who would back out? Even if there really was an option to opt out of the college entrance exam, where would the option to back out be when the real trials arrived? They had been working hard at their cultivation, striving to become stronger, wasnt it all to overcome the Civilization Trials and protect their civilization? Chapter 239 - 235: Danger Never Far Away Chapter 239: Chapter 235: Danger Never Far Away Not bad An Yan wanted to say something else, but in the next moment, a red emergency mission suddenly popped up on every students personal terminal! Please bring your personal equipment and proceed immediately to the E-34 spaceport, arriving within twenty-five minutes. So fast! Everyone felt the difference in this college entrance examination; it took only four to five minutes from the time their Teacher An received the information until the mission was assigned to each candidate. Moreover, the task information did not display any special marks associated with examination. This meant that the tasks were genuine Trial Level tasks! ... Under such level tasks, no one has any room to refuse; to refuse, one must submit an application and receive approval, and even a direct prayer-like request to the President cannot bypass the mission! That would result in extremely severe punishment, even death! In front of the Civilization Trial, the interests of civilization outweigh everything! This has been written into the current highest constitution of the world! Twenty-five minutes, we need to speed up, sit tight! An Yan also received the same mission, which was to escort students into the trial. His task was marked with the conscription mark of Great Yan. This meant that he had been seconded to Human Civilization and would adhere to all tasks assigned under Human Civilization. One must say, if not for knowing this was a high-stakes exam, some might not help but suspect whether the trials had started early. But regardless, the atmosphere had been achieved. No one spoke anymore in the vehicle; everyone was checking their equipment, especially items like elixirs. To emphasize realism, the examination allowed the use of some personal equipment and resources, but they were subject to level and quality restrictions. If one didnt own such equipment, one could also apply for issuance, which although not as high-level as restricted equipments, was still quite good. Obviously, it could only ensure relative fairness, not absolute fairness, which is actually the current state of the Transcendent education system. The Extraordinary Path is ultimately equivalent to resources; children from families with better backgrounds or with powerful parents and relatives always have an advantage. Even the presence of Shen Hao could not entirely avoid this circumstance. After checking, everyone closed their eyes to adjust their status; twenty minutes quickly passed by. Meanwhile, the situation of this session of the college entrance examination was officially made public. Not only the highest level of the exam was combat, but even other levels were also real combat, and for this, the high-level even secretly bred tens of millions of beasts of different Extraordinary Levels, mostly from markets, including all kinds of types! Suddenly, the entire society was somewhat shaken. Its actually a real combat assessment, werent the previous years just battles or guided battles? What if a student dies? S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Did you not see the announcement? There are death slots in this assessment! Isnt it too dangerous, dying during an exam is a huge loss! Isnt the person above taking the Civilization Trial too lightly, which session has there been without casualties? Exactly, and a new trial is starting in two years. Dont think after a few peaceful years that days have returned to normal, in the era of trial, death has never been far away! Netizens discussed fervently, indeed some expressed opposition, mostly students parents, but most people were clearly feeling the intense atmosphere. True, in two years, a new trial will begin. Just as some said, death has never been far away! Even the extinction crisis of the entire civilization has always existed. These children grew up in a peaceful environment, but what they are about to face is a new, brutal trial! This college entrance examination is precisely to make them along with the entire civilized society recognize that the trial is closing in! However, it wasnt just about instilling a sense of oppression; soon various live broadcast cameras appeared, and everyone could follow the candidates they wanted to watch. Suddenly, the entire society was stirred up. Countless people swarmed into the live broadcast rooms. Simultaneously, it was clearly indicated in front of the candidates, even down to how many people were watching them was clearly visible. Even the most unknown candidates knew at least that their parents must be watching them! This gave many candidates an indescribable feeling. If their parents witnessed their deaths Some candidates even turned pale as they fully felt the weight they had never sensed in countless teachings before. Even for genius candidates like Cui Yuting and Cui Yujie, their complexions werent looking good. After all, they had originally thought about making a strong impression during the exam, showcasing their flair, competing for one of the three hundred spots among the Presidents Disciples! But knowing that their parents were watching them seemed to heighten their awareness of their own lives significance. This would definitely be an unforgettable memory for every candidate and even their parents and family! Regardless, all candidates had now boarded the space shuttle and received their next tasks. Objective: Wing Sky Mother Planet H-34 Sky Island, Mission: Lead the small squad to eliminate all the beasts in the base and hold the base. Cui Yuting looked at her mission information and then at the younger brother beside her, her mood became even heavier. Although she and her brother were both from Wing Sky Mother Planet, their mission locations were different. This meant that they had to be assessed separately. I need to meet up with my squad members as soon as possible. Cui Yujies face didnt look good either, but he still took a deep breath, Sis, Ill wait for you at Lingxiao Palace! Waiting for you is more like it! Cui Yuting glanced at her brother and, at the last moment, suddenly stuffed a packet of medicine into his pocket. Sis, I dont want it! Cui Yujies expression changed. It contained the auxiliary elixirs their parents had bought for this college entrance exam. Take it, have you forgotten my Talent? Cui Yuting said sternly, In front of so many spectators, dont be so emotional! Cui Yujie still accepted it. If you really feel like youre going to die, dont forget to pray to the President, even being a Heroic Spirit is better than dying cleanly. Cui Yuting added. This time, Cui Yujie really darkened his face C couldnt she say something positive? Although being a Heroic Spirit was much better than death, it was not an outcome one could easily accept. It was only in dire circumstances that one could simply awaken. And there was no potential for further growth. If one could avoid death, no one would wish to become a Heroic Spirit. The same goes for you. Cui Yujie finally spoke, then turned to find his teammates. Cui Yuting did the same. At this moment on the spaceship, all the candidates were actively moving, quickly getting familiar with their assigned teammates or team leaders. For them, this was genuinely stepping onto the battlefield! The entire civilization, focusing on each genius, could increasingly feel the tense atmosphere. Especially the parents of the candidates. Cui Zhongmin was currently sitting with his wife, watching their children with utmost nervousness. The tense feeling was indescribable when he saw his son and daughter were not in the same location, and while seeing his daughter give the elixir to his son, it brought relief but also concern. Cui Zhongmin comforted his teary-eyed wife, Yuting has a Blue Talent Frenzy Body; such explosive strength elixirs really arent that useful to her, dont worry, Yu Jie and Yu Ting both have Level 13 strength, even if they dont rank in the top three hundred, there wont be a danger to their lives. Im not worried about this exam, just his wife You Jingyun choked up a bit, thinking about after the Trial begins theyre so outstanding, theyre bound to fight on the front lines. Is the rear really that safe? asked Cui Zhongmin clenching his fists tightly, In front of the Civilization Trial, where is there true safety? No one knows what the next Trial or the one after that will be like; only by becoming stronger, continually stronger, can they have a better chance to survive; theyre so outstanding, we should be proud of them. Right! You Jingyun wiped her eyes, embraced her husband, and intently watched the images of their children, We should be proud indeed! No one wants to see their children in danger. But in the era of Trials, danger is never far away. Even the weakest, most worried parents are forced to learn to be strong. Their children being as exceptional as Cui Yujie and Cui Yuting, they already are the envy of countless parents. The stronger they are, the more likely they are to keep winning! However, the spectators who werent the parents or family had different feelings at this moment. They felt more excited, anticipatory, and even thrilled. The assessment is still arranged according to strength. These twins were actually separated. It might be to test their individual strengths. Huo Ying truly deserves to be the disciple of the Shura Goddess, so capable! She seems completely fearless. The guy upstairs doesnt know, but Huo Yings parents and relatives all perished in the first Trial; she survived because she was at a boarding school. Right, her swordsmanship Talent is astonishing. She is always one step away from becoming a Chosen One; why else would the Shura Goddess take her as a disciple? Zhao Miao doesnt seem to cut it, keeping a cold face, doesnt even know how to communicate with his teammates. Exactly, its a team cooperation task; even if hes cold, at least get the tasks distributed. I used to think he was handsome, now not so much. Candidates who already had some fame now gathered even more attention. Those who performed well undoubtedly gained a lot of fans. Those who performed poorly also received quite a bit of criticism. There were even many specially-invited experts giving professional critiques. This was actually another purpose of broadcasting the exam liveto give everyone a basic understanding of an actual battlefield. In the event of a crisis, even those in the rear would have to go to the battlefield. At least, in this era, no one could be unfamiliar with the battlefield. Chapter 240 - 236: Everything to Overcome the Trial! Chapter 240: Chapter 236: Everything to Overcome the Trial! Facing the Civilization Trial, it was necessary to prepare for the worst. The battlefield could pose a threat to everyone at any time, and in a crisis, conscription became an unavoidable choice. Thus, alongside the general promotion of cultivation, battlefield education was also popularized. Some information was subtly conveyed to everyone. At this time, Shen Hao was also paying attention to the battlefield. In the past three years, the entire Human Civilization had achieved substantial growth, especially in the Extraordinary Domain. Nowadays, the entire Human Civilization had 135,000 Chosen Ones, among which 100,000 were humans, and there was still a monthly increase of more than 2,000 people. Although it had slowed down compared to the beginning, it was evident that growing by another 40,000 to 50,000 people in the remaining two years was not a problem. ... Among them, the possessors of Purple Epic Talents had surpassed 190, most of whom came from the 200 promotion slots Shen Hao had acquired in the previous trials rewards. In addition, the three Golden Legendary promotion slots had also been completely distributed. After all, such rewards needed to be quickly converted into strength. Beyond the Chosen Ones, the entire Human Civilization had also reached an astonishing level in Cultivation Level. Cultivating over thirteen million Transcendents in the Second Stage! Even those in the Third Stage had already reached thousands. This was undoubtedly an astounding number, enough to form a vast legion composed entirely of Second Stage Transcendents, and all this was achieved in just three and a half years. Clearly, the dense Extraordinary Elements of the Human Mother Planet, various massively produced and cultivated Extraordinary Resources, and the Tribulations conducive to breakthroughs had contributed to such achievements. Compared to three and a half years ago, the strength of civilization was dramatically advanced. The remaining two years were undeniably filled with more opportunities for growth. In addition, the achievements in the production domain were equally tremendous. The current technological level of Human Civilization had fully reached Level 21, as previously that Level 21 Purple Epic Mother Ship could now be produced by Human Civilization with the sufficient capabilities they had acquired. The Extraordinary Production Domain was similarly advanced. Excluding Shen Haos abilities, the cultivation elites within Human Civilization also had the capability to create Level 21 Purple Epic sorcery or magic. Even the Alchemy Path of the Chosen One Mall, which was only at Level 13, had been pushed to at least Level 18. The other paths were more or less the same. After all, even if different Extraordinary Paths had similarities, some knowledge was interchangeable and, under the overarching view, growth could be maintained even without reliance on the mall. The key to such growth lay not only in the various legacies and knowledge within the mall system but also in the people. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The technological advancement of the entire civilization required the momentum of elites at the frontier of civilization. Therefore, Shen Hao placed great emphasis on the current assessment. Through the screening over the past three years, most of the talented and capable older adults had already been unearthed and played vital roles in their respective domains, and starting with this college entrance exam, the new generation would officially step onto the stage, becoming fresh blood in various areas. In fact, this batch indeed had many geniuses worth noting. This Zhao Miao is not fit to join a team, Shen Hao observed the performance of each candidate at the testing site, recording some evaluations through Fiora, He is better suited for strongman training, as long as he follows orders. Declan Schroeder, this young man is good; hes a born commander. Cui Yujie is a bit behind his sister but certainly has potential. Daniela Kara, no, completely built up by resources, very ordinary talent. The performances of various geniuses were reflected in Shen Haos eyes and, in the highest level of assessment, the real chief examiner was actually just Shen Hao. At most, plus an assistant examiner, Fiora. Shen Hao would rigorously reference the performances of these students and select appropriate positions for them. Some were not suited for the military but better placed in special departments; some were more suited for reconnaissance. Likewise, some joined the combat class but were actually better suited for research. The extended half-month of assessment passed in the blink of an eye. It was at the moment the exam was declared over that everyone received their results. At this moment, Cui Yuting excitedly viewed her personal terminal. [Congratulations, you performed excellently in this assessment and have been selected as a Presidents Disciple (honorary). Your identity information has been recorded; please prepare to meet the President.] I did it! Cui Yutings emotions were indescribable at that moment. Though it was just a short half month, she felt as though she had undergone a transformation in her life. At this moment, her teammates were also cheering one after another. I cant believe I got into a top-tier university! Me too, I have four top-tier universities to choose from. Why am I only second-tier, boo-hoo-hoo. Im going direct to the Military Department School, my wish is fulfilled. Congratulations. Captain, we need to celebrate big time! As Cui Yuting watched her cheering teammates, she waved at them, then turned to look at the message her younger brother had sent. Chapter 241 - 236: Everything to Defeat the Trial!_2 Chapter 241: Chapter 236: Everything to Defeat the Trial!_2 Didnt make it to the top three hundred, how tragic T-T, But I got into the special school. Sis, I dont want to go to the special school, I want to apply to transfer directly to the Military Department School. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Three messages directly diluted Cui Yutings joy; she kept typing only to delete her words again and again. Finally, taking a deep breath, she replied with just one sentence. No matter what you choose, Ill support you! ... In just half a month, she felt distinctly that not just she, but her brother and indeed everyone, had completely changed. The real battlefield, its a huge furnace! Anyone who steps into it will change. But no matter what, at this moment, Cui Yuting, along with most of the candidates, had already shifted their focus to what lay ahead after a brief two years of college life, a new trial would be upon them. They needed to prepare as quickly as possible! Indeed, even though they had just finished an exam transformational like molting, they were given only one day to cheer and celebrate. And after one day, everyone had to go to their respective places to start the next phase of their cultivation and learning. Included among these were the three hundred students chosen as Shen Haos disciples; the day after the exams ended, no matter where they were, even if still on the returning spaceship, they appeared in the resplendent and supremely imposing Lingxiao Palace. Most of them were seeing Shen Hao for the first time. Even though Shen Hao had reined in all his suppression, by then, he no longer needed to rely on suppression to exhibit his aura. All of them, regardless of their temperaments, even the stoic Zhao Miao, showed excitement in the face of Shen Hao at that moment. Shen Hao was not only once the Savior who had rescued their entire civilization, but also the most profound foundation of Human Civilization! He was the courage and confidence for the majority of humanity to face trials! At that moment, some students were even moved to kneel. However, those students soon found a gentle power preventing them from doing so. You are the finest students of this class. Shen Haos voice resonated at that moment, his smile gentle, his tone exceedingly kind, devoid of grandiose effects, You might view me as your Guardian now, but in the near future, you too will take up the responsibility of Guardian. Therefore, be prepared, for all you have acquired now represents a mission, as well as the future of civilization. It was a simple speech, yet all the students were excited and astounded to feel an engraving beginning to emerge on the back of their hands. Of course, they knew what this was. The status of Presidents Disciples, and the power that originated from the President! This engraving, within the currents of Human Civilization, even carried an undeniable sacred aura, and coupled with Shen Haos words, all the students, in their emotional states, also felt a certain grave mission. Globally, less than three thousand people had such a status and power, but just as the President had said, it equally represented a mission, a representation of the future of civilization! Shen Hao did not speak much with them, after all, these students were somewhat too tense in front of Shen Hao. He simply left his imprint and power with them before sending them back. Of course, this status represented more than just this. They would soon discover that a new icon had appeared in their personal terminals where each person could select ample, free resources, even including a Golden Legendary ability! Those who had not become Chosen Ones would at this moment directly receive the status of Chosen One. Abundant resources, powerful logistic support, and a revered status All this, starting from this moment, made these students thoroughly different. Of course, it wasnt just about gaining benefits but also about fulfilling respective missions. The mission clearly stated for Cui Yuting was to join the military, lead an elite squad, and head to the Illusion Secret Realm for rigorous training. Yes, Cui Yutings career path was to be an elite troop commander. This decision was made based on her performance in the previous assessments, combined with Fioras analytic results and finally judged personally by Shen Hao. Nevertheless, if she performed poorly thereafter, she would still be punished, and in the worst case, even stripped of the Imprint on the back of her hand! In the remaining two years, they all would strive relentlessly to grow. And it wasnt just these three hundred students. After the conclusion of this years college entrance examination, all the students rapidly proceeded to their respective placements. Those who failed to gain university admission were allocated to various positions, be it farms, Patrol Teams, or spiritual land cultivation They would step directly into society and contribute to its development. Even entering the university was alike. The university at this time, in fact, had little difference from entering society; rather than being called schools, they were more like important units. Responsible for cultivating outstanding talents in various fields, these institutions also directly integrated these talents into various positions where they would grow professionally. Take, for instance, Cui Yujie at this moment. He chose the Military Department School and on his first day was assigned to the military, directly becoming the commander of a large unit with a thousand new recruits, many of whom were his fellow peers from this session. He had to learn not only how to be a competent officer but also to fully train his soldiers to strengthen the entire unit. From the geniuses to every ordinary person, everyone clearly knew the purpose of their efforts. Everything was to conquer the Trial! Two years is enough for this session to grow, Shen Hao briefly took notice before shifting his gaze, Its time to start the pre-Trial combat propaganda. Yes, although two years remained, the preparations for facing the Trial had already begun from this moment. Using the heat of this sessions exams, the entire society gradually became aware that the Trial was approaching. And to be prepared. Including but not limited to the production of war armaments, military management of several special industries, enhancing patrols, and so on. Although it was still unknown what form the next Trial would take, undoubtedly, there would be enemies. Time, in this increasingly tense atmosphere, was rapidly passing. Many were initially not well adapted, but as time drew nearer, along with the push of propaganda, the dark clouds of the next Trial gradually enveloped the entire civilization. Not just the Human Civilization, but the Great Yan Civilization and Sky Spirit Civilization as well were alike. From the upper management to the common people, everyone was preparing for everything they could with a tense mindset. Even though they had defeated two Trials already, there was no underestimation of the Civilization Trial; rather, it was precisely because everyone had endured two Trials that they understood the terror of a Civilization Trial even better. When it came to February of the Civilization Era Year 07, the entire Human Civilization had already entered a state of emergency, all were strictly following their task schedules performing their jobs, remaining vigilant at all times, even conducting multiple drills to ensure that in case of emergency, order could be maintained and tasks completed in the shortest time possible. Even the possibility of network attacks was considered, ensuring the maintenance of order through primitive means if the networks were shut down. At this moment, with only three months left until the next Trial, starting this day, all soldiers were positioned, various detection devices operated at high power, active Space Battleships were set to launch mode, and considerable forces were stationed even within the various Secret Realms. Chapter 242 - 237: The Trial Begins! Chapter 242: Chapter 237: The Trial Begins! By April, The final month arrived, all cities activated every large formation, conducted inspections in sequence, harvested all plants for the last time, simultaneously downscaled the breeding industries, and all critical industries entered a state of thorough defensive readiness the Sky Barrier was activated. Then, the last seven days arrived. Shen Hao, atop the Lingxiao Palace, personally convened the final pre-war meeting, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the current situation of the entirety of Human Civilization. This included the number of Transcendents, the readiness of each city, shifts in public opinion, the arrangements of all major industries, ensuring nothing was overlooked. Then, in the last three days, Shen Hao summoned Empress Xi Qing of the Great Yan Civilization and some of her key officials, along with the entire Sages Council of the Sky Spirit Civilization, through his domain. ... He also gained a comprehensive understanding of the current state of these two civilizations. Afterward, the final day arrived! By this point, no new actions were taken; all possible preparations had been thoroughly completed, and everyone stayed at their respective posts. including Shen Hao. He sat alone in the Lingxiao Palace, watching the countdown on the external interface, while keeping an eye on the entire civilization. The countdown to the start of the Trial entered its final moments. It was 10:30 PM. Most people had returned to their homes, together with their families, making final preparations. Though fearful and anxious, for the past five and a half years, the entire civilization and society had continuously been preparing for this moment. Since it was unavoidable, they had no choice but to face it with all their might! The last hour. The internet was flooded with a barrage of encouraging messages. We will win! If our civilization cant win, then who can? Six years ago, we were weak and powerless, but now, each of us is as strong as a dragon! With the President among us, victory will surely be ours! Im already looking forward to the rewards after we pass the Trial! Dismiss it strategically, but take it seriously tactically! Though these messages were self-motivating, they indeed reflected the confidence in peoples hearts. After all, the Human Civilization was indeed powerful now! Over 30 million had reached the Second Stage of transcendence, the average Extraordinary Level across all people was Level 8, with barely any unarmed individuals except for children who had yet to start their cultivation. Together with the various pieces of Equipment that had been made universally available, saying everyone is as strong as a dragon was not an exaggeration. Moreover, the defensive strength of the cities was exceptionally formidable. Every building had defense formations, connected closely with the defense systems of the entire city, and even the entire planets extraordinary defenses. If the difficulty was still the same as the last Trial, frankly speaking, the Human Civilization even had the confidence to achieve a no-damage clearance! At this moment, as an Emperor, Shen Hao could vividly sense the battle will of the entire civilization! People were still afraid, but their fear was more about personal safety, yet they had strong confidence in the entirety of civilization! This was actually enough. At least, the two previous Trials they had experienced were not enough to make people despair. Finally, the time came to the last moment! Under the tense watch of everyone, time stepped into a new Trial! The Trial commenced! After a brief moment of alertness, many noticed that there were no changes occurring. But that was normal. Based on the experiences of the previous two Trials, the start of the new Trial was mostly silent. But quickly, voices swelled like a tide on the internet. Look at the sky! God! Good heavens! Is this for real? Look at the sky! Look at the sky! Did we go back? No, I cant find any familiar stars! What exactly is this Trial about? Countless people were shouting on the internet, voicing their astonishment, and more and more people were looking towards the sky from their balconies or in various other ways. Then, they saw a sky full of stars! Yes, unlike the previous Trial where only one or two stars were visible, this was a sea of stars! Stars shimmered in the sky, and under the clear night sky, not even the moonlight could obscure this dazzling sea of stars! Some astronomy enthusiasts had tried to find the stars they were familiar with, but naturally, they couldnt find them, not to mention various constellations, they couldnt even see the Milky Way. And just with the naked eye, one could see that these stars were even more brilliant than the stars before the Civilization Trial. There was no need to think further. Even ordinary people could come up with a guess at this time. We have arrived at a new universe! A universe full of stars! This news quickly soared to number one on the internet, with countless likes, comments, and a variety of emotions displayed. There were worries, but also excitement. The worries naturally stemmed from concern about the new trials; they had once again arrived in a new universe, just this fact alone exceeded the expectations of most people. The excitement, on the other hand, stemmed from anticipations of this starry sea. Now, they had a spaceship, but the entire civilization had not fully stepped into interstellar travel, partly because everything needed for their cultivation was available on their Mother Planet, and partly because the entire universe was a silent void. Beyond the skys sun, no other lights were visible. But now, a vast, endless sea of stars appeared before their eyes! At this moment, not just the ordinary people, but high-level members of the civilization sprang into action too. They launched various observations. Especially the space observatories located in outer space, immediately commenced their observations. All sorts of information were quickly gathered and delivered to Shen Hao. Reported personally by Dong Gong. We have indeed arrived at a new universe, and the entire Solar System has traveled with us, Dong Gong reported. Even as he tried to control himself, one could still sense his inner shock, Great Yan Mother Planet and Sky Spirit Mother Planet remain in their original positions, and the planets of those failed civilizations are also still preserved. Yes, if the symbolic event that marked Human Civilizations entry into the Civilization Trial was Star Jump. Then this time, it was Solar System Transition! The entire new Solar System, along with its nine planets, had all transitioned into a new universe. More importantly, this universe seemed so vast, too vast to resemble a universe created for the sole purpose of conducting trials! If it was just to provide a stage for the trial, what need was there to create such a galaxy? Dong Gongs report continued, and he now reached the real focal point! According to observations from the space observatory, this universe is widely permeated by a strong Extraordinary Power! Dong Gong spoke very seriously, This Extraordinary Power is rather concealed, not directly manifested, but can definitely be clearly felt, and its strength is very high, preliminarily estimated to exceed Level 21, reaching the third stage! Actually, there was no need for Dong Gongs report. Shen Hao had already felt it. He stretched out his hand, lightly grabbed, and a mass of energy directly converged in the palm of his hand. Active, powerful, and simple, its underlying rules were not complex. Just at the initial assessment, it possessed variability and was as strong as the Spiritual Energy within the Cultivation System or the Magic Power within the Magic System. Extraordinary Universe. Shen Hao retracted his hands, and gazed again at the starry river, I can vaguely sense that this endless starry river contains a large number of creatures, as well as some powerful beings, but the participating civilizations in this trial are still only nine. Yes, the Chosen One panel had already refreshed showing the new civilization ranking and Chosen One ranking! S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was still only nine civilizations. But Shen Hao could clearly feel countless beings scattered around various places within this starry river! Dong Gong immediately understood the implications of Shen Haos words, his pupils momentarily narrowing. Are indigenous civilizations present? Yes, the most apt explanation was, indeed, native civilizations! Those not originating from the Civilization Trial but civilizations that already existed in this universe! Actually, ever since they saw this starry river, the Analysis Department had such a suspicion, and now, Shen Haos words undoubtedly further confirmed this suspicion! But if that were the case, then the scope of the stage in this trial was probably far beyond their previous expectations. What they needed to deal with was not only the other participants of the Civilization Trial but also included the native civilizations within this universe! Could this be the purpose of the Civilization Trial? Dong Gong even entertained a guess, To select and cultivate different civilizations, and then send us to other universes, to achieve some sort of aim? This was no surprise to think so, as the previous two trials had both taken place within that silent universe, everything arranged by the Civilization Trial. But now, they appeared to be in a universe that seemed to have naturally formed! For example, the previous Human Civilization was like a new recruit training within a closed base, but now Human Civilization was like a warrior dispatched to carry out a mission! This example might not be accurate, but at this moment, this was indeed the idea that Dong Gong had. But if that was the case. What was the trial? Was it still stemming from the arrangement of the Civilization Trial, or did it originate from this universe itself? If it originated from this universe itself, would it add another level of difficulty? All kinds of thoughts and speculations continuously surged forth. Even though they had already experienced two trials, Dong Gong and many others sadly found that they still knew nothing about the Civilization Trial. First, investigate the surrounding star systems to see if there are any life-bearing planets, Shen Hao ordered at this moment, Also, dont relax our internal vigilance. At the same time, begin research on this new type of Extraordinary Power, maintain communication between Great Yan Civilization and Sky Spirit Civilization, and ensure that we can be informed of any changes at the earliest time in short, well first try to gather as much information as possible. Chapter 243 - hapter 238: Intelligence Summary hapter 243: Chapter 238: Intelligence Summary Yes! Dong Gong, whose mind had still been somewhat cluttered, felt as if he had found his mainstay. Indeed, while this trial had somewhat exceeded expectations, the tasks they needed to accomplish hadnt changed much. It was nothing more than staying vigilant and collecting information. Even, when looking on the bright side, this trial might also present a tremendous opportunity. Such a vast Extraordinary Universe would undoubtedly mean a vast amount of Extraordinary Resources! Risk and opportunity always coexist. ... Thus, in the shortest amount of time, a series of Observation actions commenced, especially concerning the surrounding star systemsthey needed to understand their current position and whether there were any threats nearby that could directly endanger them. Meanwhile, internally, the focus was on reassurance, delivering messages to everyone to stay vigilant while continuing most of their work. Human Civilization was still in a state of rapid development; every moment was precious. As long as the enemy and danger were not directly in their faces, they would need to continue their Cultivation, research, and production. However, it was clear that the social unrest would inevitably continue for some time since people had been preparing for this Trial for too long and were already very tense emotionally. At the same time, Shen Hao looked to his augmentation. As expected, the same moment the new Trial appeared, the augmentation entered into a self-checking state once more. This time, it would take about twenty days. During this period, all augmentations would be unusable. Clearly, the augmentation interface was cautious, even though the current Civilization Trial was merely a mechanical process, it still possessed a self-checking mechanism. Every augmentation placed there must have gone through rigorous computation, and version information was of utmost importance. I hope the augmentation will be powerful this time, Shen Hao muttered to himself. He already had a premonition that this Trial was indeed no small matter. In fact, not even the fourth Trial previously experienced by Erin Ellies civilization had presented the current situation. Moreover, from Ellies memory, although Human Civilization still couldnt compare to hers in certain aspects that required time to developsuch as the number of Chosen Ones and the strength hierarchyits growth potential and development speed far exceeded theirs. If these could also be considered factors for assessment by the Civilization Trial, being thrown into an extremely dangerous trial was also possible. The reason the Civilization Trial could make countless civilizations despair was precisely because the difficulty of the trials increased with the growth of the civilization. Twenty days; I hope nothing goes wrong, Shen Hao took a deep breath while also keeping an eye on the entire Universe, the entire Civilization, and countless Affiliated Civilizations. Unexpectedly, eight days passed amidst the tense atmosphere without anything happening. Thats right, nothing happened at all. There were no internal crises within the civilization, and the same was true outside the planets. No one turned into a Monster, no one died, and there were no hidden viruses or unique powers lurking inside people. I think there are two possibilities under these circumstances, Erin stated in the Lingxiao Palace, expressing her opinion, The first is that the crisis has already occurred, but is very hidden; the second is that this Trial is of the slow-paced type. Just like your second and fourth Trials? someone asked. At this time, the Lingxiao Palace was nearly filled with over sixty people. It was a small-scale summary meeting. Leaders from various fields all gathered together for the collection and discussion of intelligence. Yes, Erin responded with a gentle nature, nodding slightly, Not every Trial is very urgent. Sometimes they are slow, but from our experience, the slower they are, the more dangerous they tend to be. Ellies previous civilization had undergone four Trials, with the duration of these Trials spanning forty years. This could be related to the fact that they had already been a twentieth level civilization before joining the Trial. The difficulty of the first Trial was greater than the previous Trial of Human Civilization. And the second lasted a staggering ten years. The fourth, when facing a space beast horde similar to the Insect Race, continued for a full seventeen years until the Angel Civilization perished! Given such an extended duration, it was entirely possible for nothing to happen in a mere eight days. For a moment, the attendees of the meeting buzzed with discussion. If it really is the second scenario, its undoubtedly good for us. Not necessarily, our developmental potential could have been factored into the difficulty. I think we should take the initiative and send out spaceships for investigation. Why not just focus on development first? In just five and a half years, we actually havent fully digested the current potential for development. Shen Hao watched the discussion from his elevated position. It was evident that the possibility of a slow-paced Trial had allowed many to breathe a sigh of relief. After all, the fast pace of the previous two Trials left most of them feeling breathless. Moreover, Human Civilization was very confident in the speed of its own development. Under multiple foundational layers, indeed, the longer the time, the stronger the strength. He glanced at Dong Gong. Quiet, lets start the next topic, Dong Gong immediately said. The one who stood up to report this time was the head of the intelligence department. Named Ding Jun. He was in charge of all observation and investigation systems, both internal and external. He directly reported at this moment, We have focused our observation on all the star systems within a thousand light-years nearby, a total of thirteen thousand four hundred stars, and we have discovered thirteen planets that are suspected to harbor life. Eleven of them are gathered in one direction, and the distance between them is very close. As soon as this statement was reported, it immediately caused a stir among the council members who were hearing it for the first time. Just within a thousand light years, there are eleven planets that could potentially harbor life? Isnt that too dense? To think that before being selected for the Civilization Trial, human civilization had been observing for a long time without finding concrete traces of extraterrestrial life. There were only one or two planets that might harbor life, and they were in star domains far away. The number now was clearly beyond expectation. The number of life planets in this universe is indeed far greater than in our primal universe, Ding Jun apparently guessed this response and reported in a deep voice, We suspect that this may have something to do with the extraordinary powers of this universe. There might be some rules that allow planets to more easily stay in the right position, but more likely, it is related to the native civilizations of this world. After all, the distance between those eleven life planets is too dense, completely at odds with normal probability. Following his words, a star map appeared in front of everyone. It clearly marked the location of human civilization as well as the star domains within a thousand light-years nearby. Thirteen points in particular stood out. These were the planets observed that might hold life. Everyone could clearly see that eleven of them were gathered at a position about six hundred light years from the human mother planet. The greatest distance between any of them was only about thirty light years. Abnormal! Anyone could see that this was definitely not normal! There was a high probability of a native civilization existing in that area! But, six hundred light years Is our spaceship technology not enough? someone couldnt help but say, Six hundred light years. Even with our current most advanced spacecraft, it would take twelve hundred years to reach. Indeed, the most advanced spacecraft at present was a Level 23 Purple Epic reconnaissance aircraft with a maximum speed reaching fifty percent of the speed of light, which is a standard sub-light speed. But even so, on the vast scale of the universe, such speed was still negligible. Even at a slower pace, it was impossible to consider thousands of years as a time span. However, Shen Hao spoke up at this time, This is not a problem. As soon as he spoke up, he drew the attention of everyone present. Blake, Shen Hao looked at a certain researcher sitting below, tell everyone about your research findings. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes, replied the man named Blake, rising to his feet. He wore a magic robe, the standard attire of a mage, and appeared to be in his forties. But his actual age had already exceeded seventy. Originally, he was a world-leading expert in genetic biology, selected as the Chosen One during the second Trial, and, by chance, came to possess a Purple Epic Talent, which was one of the only three Purple Epic Talents at the time. The Talent he acquired was named Energy Control. This was a talent similar to superpower and was very powerful in combat. But, at that time, Blake was already over seventy years old, and apart from his passion for scientific research, he had no considerable desire for combat. Therefore, he chose to become a magic researcher. In the second Trial, he could even control yin energy to some extent. Unfortunately, that trial was too short, and before he could produce any concrete useful research findings, the Trial ended. But now, as the new Trial began, he was immediately put to use, his research focus being the original extraordinary powers of this universe, and he had made significant discoveries! Now standing up in front of everyones expectant gaze, Blakes tone was clearly a bit excited, Ladies and gentlemen, in the past week, I conducted a comprehensive study of the extraordinary powers present in this universe. I have made preliminary identifications of the source and characteristics of this extraordinary energy, which I have named Spiritual Energy, because it is full of spirituality and its characteristics lean more towards Spiritual Power! Spiritual Energy? The expressions of all the council members present became serious. It was evident to everyone the importance of this information. For a world that had possessed extraordinary powers from the beginning, these powers were not just a type of energy; they would profoundly impact the development of the worlds native civilizations. The Great Yan and Sky Spirit civilizations were typical examples of this. Chapter 244 - 239: The Enhanced Domain Chapter 244: Chapter 239: The Enhanced Domain The development paths of these two civilizations and those of human civilization in the non-magic world are starkly different, with vast disparities in societal structures. Therefore, knowing the extraordinary characteristics of this universe is extremely important for human civilization to predict the conditions of the native civilizations in this universe. Everyone listened attentively. Blake had obviously prepared thoroughly. His talent indeed facilitated a rapid understanding of new types of extraordinary energy, so even within just a short week, he was able to grasp a basic understanding of this Spiritual Energy. Spiritual Energy, this kind of energy, has a strong affinity for life and a very positive impact, and within an appropriate range, Spiritual Energy can bring tremendous benefits to most Non-magical life forms,'' Blake showed some images from his experiments. ... He had tried this with various creatures, including lab mice, fish, plants, and even some extraordinary creatures containing special extraordinary powers. All research indicated that within a certain range, Spiritual Energy would bring positive mutations to all these life forms. For example, greater strength, increased intelligence, faster speeds, and so on. In this respect, it was indeed very similar to spiritual energy. Spiritual energy is just like this, appropriate amounts of spiritual energy only benefit life forms and almost never have any harmful effects. Magic power, on the other hand, is different. In the conventional sense, magic power is more refined and operates on more complex rules, with only a minority of life forms able to benefit from it from birth, and it often requires more delicate control even when utilized. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, Spiritual Energy is only more inclined towards spiritual energy, and not exactly the same, so naturally there are differences. Everyone soon realized where the most obvious difference lay. In the images, some creatures that had lived in high-density Spiritual Energy environments for extended periods exhibited clear mutations! Everyone clearly saw a lab mouse shimmering with electric current, a rabbit spitting flames, and even a golden monkey that inflated to a height of five or six meters with unbelievably robust muscles! More importantly, most of these mutations were positive. Only a very small number showed negative aberrations! Obviously, this was a characteristic that spiritual energy did not possessunder an environment of spiritual energy, mutations at most resulted in constitutions with special talents within cultivation and rarely led directly to superpowers. This is what Im referring to as spirituality! At this point, even Blakes tone carried an uncontrollable excitement, Spiritual Energy is extremely close to life, very active, simple, easy to absorb, and can evolve into all sorts of incredible abilities. Although these mutations are currently rare, with proper research and control, they could rapidly enhance the abilities of every individual It was no surprise that Blake reacted in such a way. For scientists, the charm of researching technology lies not just in the technology itself, but also in its application potential. If well researched, Spiritual Energy could greatly enhance the strength of human civilization in a short amount of time. Not to mention, just having every individual possess different superpowers would be powerful enough. The others were also somewhat surprised. Obviously, they too realized the benefits inherent in this extraordinary energy. To put it bluntly, Spiritual Energy alone is a vast resource and wealth. However, this surprise didnt last long, as many Senators quickly realized what this signified. The strength of the indigenous civilizations was definitely not weak! At least in the realm of the transcendental, they wouldnt be weak. They had only arrived in this universe for a mere eight days, and their research into Spiritual Energy was very rudimentary, but the native civilizations of this universe had lived here for who knows how many years! How many superpower users had been born during such a lengthy period? And among them, how many possessed terrifying abilities? Moreover, if this kind of mutation could truly be controlled and guided, the native civilizations must have already conducted extensive research. This outcome was clearly not something that newcomers like them could catch up with quickly. For a moment, everyones expression turned serious. The power of Spiritual Energy was both good news and bad news. Besides the above, Spiritual Energy has another extremely important characteristic. Blakes explanation had reached the final and most crucial content, his expression became very serious, but many people could see excitement in his eyes: Spiritual Energy does not exist directly in the spatial universe; in fact, it exists in a unique state, only appearing when needed. I am unsure how to explain this situation with the knowledge of the Extraordinary Domain, but if I use scientific theory to describe it, it resembles a high-dimensional space! Higher-dimensional space? Everyone was listening attentively, but at this point, some were inevitably bewildered. A most typical dimension theory is, if you want to get from one point on a piece of paper to another, you can only travel in a straight line if youre limited to the two dimensions of the paper. However, if you ascend to the three-dimensional space we inhabit, you can directly penetrate through both points, Blake explained in the simplest terms possible, Spiritual power works the same way. It actually comes from a higher-dimensional space that doesnt operate under the concept of three-dimensional space, Therefore, spiritual energy isnt pervasive in every corner of the universe, but rather spans across spatial dimensions, allowing anyone to access it from any corner. This explanation made sense to many people. Similar to the Undead World in the previous trial? someone offered as an example. It seems similar, but its actually completely different because the Undead World still exists within the concept of three-dimensional space, Blake said, his face turning red as his tone rose a bit. Even though its a high-dimensional space influenced by extraordinary powers, Im not even sure if it can be called high-dimensional space, but this is still the first observation of the high-dimensional concept by Human Civilization. Its significance is extremely important; its at least the basis for the Jump Engine! Originally, many people didnt understand the purpose of emphasising this particular characteristic, but upon hearing this last sentence, some suddenly understood. Is it possible to develop a Jump Engine? someone couldnt help but ask excitedly. According to their previous assessment, the kind of Jump Engine that could swiftly traverse hundreds, even thousands, or tens of thousands of light years, was expected to appear only after the Fourth Stage, at Level 31 or beyond! But in this current universe, they were in dire need of such technology. Otherwise, they couldnt possibly reach distant star systems. However, faced with peoples expectant and surprised expressions, Blake shook his head, seeming somewhat helpless: In theory, yes, but our current mastery of technology is only around Levels 22 or 23, lacking sufficient precursor technologies to develop the Jump Engine. This left everyone listening more confused. If it couldnt be developed, then what was the use of this information? Bringing it up at the current meeting seemed utterly pointless. Some people seemed to grasp something and turned to look at Shen Hao. The President had already mastered the power of trans-spatial jumps before. Indeed! Shen Hao, looking at everyone, slowly said, What technology cant accomplish doesnt mean the transcendent cant either. Because of the presence of this unique high-dimensional space, the worlds spatial fabric is weaker, significantly lowering the difficulty of space jumps. With the help of high-dimensional space, I can send a small number of people into the far reaches of outer space. Yes, Shen Hao had already verified this fact! Suddenly, the audience, which had been somewhat disheartened, lit up with joy once more. Indeed, they still had to count on the President! Even if only a few people could make the jump, as long as it was possible, they would be able to actively contact the civilizations of this world rather than passively wait in ignorance! The benefits arent limited to my abilities alone, Shen Hao said again. The technology for teleportation in the magic and cultivation malls contains magic techniques. Originally, at the maximum of Level 26, these spells could only be used for teleportation within a planet. But in this universe, they should be able to achieve interstellar teleportation, at least within the same star system without much problem. Longer distances require further research. Yes, our institute already has some initial results, someone immediately stood up and said. That person was the head of the related research. Then our contact with Affiliated Civilizations can become much tighter, someone quickly realized the strategic importance of this information. Indeed, the Level 26 marketplace contained teleportation arrays, teleportation magic, and similar technologies. But as Shen Hao said, the distance involved was not significant. At most, it was teleportation within a planet, and the energy consumption was considerable. With highly advanced transport technology under scientific domains, such modes of teleportation werent cost-effective; after all, they had Shen Hao, whose teleportation abilities exceeded those spells in emergency situations. However, if the capability of these spells could be epically enhanced in this universe, it would be a different story! Right now, even the fastest spaceship would need several hours to travel from the Human Mother Planet to the Great Yan Mother Planet. After all, no matter how fast a spaceship is, it still needs to accelerate and decelerate. But if cross-space teleportation could be realized, then the connections between the native civilizations would undoubtedly become much tighter. This is extremely important in the unique environment of the Civilization Trial! Suddenly, peoples regard for spiritual energy and high-dimensional space increased significantly. They also quickly considered the implications brought by this information. Does this mean that in this universe, space jumps are seen as an Enhanced Domain and will become much simpler? someone spoke up. Do long-distance space-jump capabilities likely exist widely among indigenous civilizations, and does that not necessarily mean that their civilization levels have reached above Level 31? Chapter 245 - 240: Intelligence Delivered to the Door Chapter 245: Chapter 240: Intelligence Delivered to the Door Indeed! More people came to the same realization. Then we cant just observe the nearby star domains anymore; we need to guard against the sudden arrival of indigenous civilizations. We still need to take the initiative to strike, trying to make contact with the natives of this universe, at the very least to grasp some intelligence on spiritual energy or high-dimensional space. I agree, in this situation, research in isolation is too inefficient. We still have to be cautious. ... This is the significance of studying Extraordinary Power; just a few key characteristics directly outline some information about the native civilizations of this world. Shen Hao saw it very clearly; the councilors present were all extremely cautious, with a palpable sense of tension in their mood. In any Trial, the most taxing part is actually the beginning. Unknowns are the greatest fear. They didnt know who the enemy was, where they were, and were ignorant about this vast, mysterious starry sky. Any intelligence, any information, was exceedingly precious. This was also the purpose of this meeting, to make the high-level leaders of Human Civilization aware of some information. The discussion on spiritual energy came to a temporary close, and the next agenda continued. It was an internal report. After eight days, the tense atmosphere in society had eased somewhat. Although it was still at emergency combat readiness, some industries had gradually returned to their previous state. Afterwards, the situations of two Affiliated Civilizations were reported. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Though the subjects of these Affiliated Civilizations also had personal terminals and were connected to the network of Human Civilization, the network information they could access was extremely rudimentary to prevent the Intelligence Cages inmates from being too shocked by the wealth of Human Civilizations network information. It served more as a tool for communication, with only a few people authorized to access information through the network. As a result, the interiors of these two civilizations had been very stable. Sometimes ignorance can reduce awe. The meeting lasted almost a whole day. The meeting decided many matters and shared a lot of information. The top-secret documents everyone ended up with were very thick, but some key issues were still undecided. For instance, sending someone to the observed area where Life Planets congregated for reconnaissance. Shen Hao actually had this idea. But he considered that there were only seven days left for the activation of the cheat codes. Once the cheats were activated, barring any accidents, there should be related cheat codes for the database, which would help him quickly understand this Trial, this universe. Given that, waiting a while to make a decision shouldnt hurt. Moreover, the rank information on the Civilization Leaderboard was also quite odd. It clearly listed nine civilizations, but including Human Civilization, the performance values of all civilizations were progressing slowly. Although not zero, it was clear that the current performance values were all coming from the normal development of the civilizations. After all, as long as a civilization becomes stronger, its only natural to perform better in the Trials and to gain performance values was not strange at all. In such a case, Human Civilization ranked fifth. However, the performance values of each civilization were not much different, even the first place was only one-fifth more than the performance value of Human Civilization. This seemed to indicate that nothing had happened to any of the civilizations in the past eight days. Moreover, and most importantlythere was no settlement cycle. Yes, the rankings were out, but unlike the last time, there was no indication of the length of the settlement cycle. So it was completely unknown when this ranking would settle or even if there were any settlement rewards. The rules of the Civilization Trial are obviously changing, Shen Hao pondered. From the version numbers, its indeed difficult to judge the ranking situation. In short, he still had to wait for the refresh of the cheats to see. However, just as Shen Hao was waiting and thinking that he would peacefully get through the remaining seven days, an accident still happened. On the fourth day, a Space Outpost observed a Fleet suddenly jumping into existence about three light-days away! Thats right, a Fleet! This distance far exceeded that from the Human Mother Planet to the Great Yan Civilization, but in the scale of the entire starry sky, it was akin to them jumping directly near the Human Mother Planet! It was obvious that this Fleet was headed straight for the Human Mother Planet! Moreover, judging by the speed of light, they must have jumped here at least three days prior and were rapidly approaching the Human Mother Planet with astonishing speed. Yet, even so, the Space Outpost that observed the Fleet did not panic too much, nor did the council members who learned of this urgent news. In fact, they were quite excited. Because, this Fleet was in too poor of a condition. To call it a Fleet was to overestimate them. Based on our current observations, this fleet consists of seventy-three ships of various sizes and designs, with the largest measuring about three kilometers in diameter and the smallest just twenty meters long. They do not appear to be an established fleet but rather something hastily assembled. Moreover, some of the ships have obvious damage, its unclear whether they lacked the time to repair or were recently attacked, Dong Gong briefly reported the situation to Shen Hao. Of course, Shen Hao had already been keeping an eye on the fleet the moment the observers began their surveillance. They are indeed heading our way, but its uncertain if they are enemies, said Shen Hao, I will send Feng Ping to investigate. Yes, replied Dong Gong, feeling somewhat relieved now. Feng Ping had now become a direct subordinate of Shen Hao. His Illusion Body ability was actually not all that important. What mattered was that he could infiltrate with Shen Haos will! Just for that reason alone, this ragtag fleet posed virtually no threat. In fact, it might even bring substantial benefits Human Civilization was just fretting over the lack of opportunities to understand this world! This was also why many people were excited; it seemed like intelligence was coming to them on a silver platter. They held genuine anticipation for the people and objects aboard this fleet. And at this very moment, the people on the fleet had no idea where they were heading. The person in charge of the fleet was a male life form whose name was pronounced Gong. He had a furry body, a robust physique and, despite wearing thick and tough clothing, he looked more like a gigantic beast. One of his arms was replaced by a rather complex mechanical structure, adding an even more ferocious appearance to his already fierce demeanor. However, at this time, Gongs bear-like face was filled with worry. Thats really a new Constant Star System! It even has nine planets on the same orbit. Damn it, its probably been sucked here by a Dimension Vortex! Gong cursed over the communications channel. Everyone, be cautious; we are now a trading group! Stow all weapons for now! Yes, Boss! What Boss? Call me Chairman. Yes, Chairman! Chairman, this star system seems a bit strange, suddenly a voice came in a private chat, Gongs capable assistant named Ao Ran. Indeed, Ive noticed, Gong said, his gaze fixated on the projection of the nine planets, his expression grave. Different sizes, yet they are placed on the same orbit; that kind of same-track artificial planet technology only a few great forces possess. No idea where this star system came from, just hope its not the Life Empire. Ive already tightened surveillance on the Dimension Space. If any trace of Dimensional Creatures is found, I will immediately sound the alarm, Ao Ran responded anxiously. Everyone in the universe knew that the Life Empire had now fallen apart, and the Dimensional Creatures they modified and bred were wreaking havoc everywhere in the universe. One or two werent much of a concern. But an entire planets worth would be catastrophic. If theres danger, immediately activate the emergency Jump Engine, Gong ordered again. Stay sharp, the little money weve earned isnt worth risking our lives. Yes, Boss! A series of voices transmitted over the communications. Gong had confidence in his crew. Nowadays, any trading group capable of freighting goods around could not be taken lightly. They all had some kind of ace up their sleeve. Their ace was the speed at which they could run away! Gong stared intently at the planets ahead, especially the largest one. Just by looking at it, his spiritual sense started to tingle with pain. Damn it, having finally found a relatively peaceful Kingdom, he hoped nothing would go wrong! As these thoughts raced through Gongs mind, his pupils suddenly dilated. He saw a streak of light, one that seemed to pierce through the entire universe, passing directly through their fleet! Damn! What is that! Report! Dimension Space fluctuation observed! I see it, but Im asking what that is! Gong stepped down from his chair, the foreboding feeling in his heart reaching a peak! Even without looking at the observation results, he could sense that it was no natural phenomenon! In the vastness of the universe, the likelihood of a natural phenomenon directly hitting a fleet was far lower than normal circumstances! Everyone input the key! Gong immediately ordered. Inputting the key was the fastest way to determine if everything was normal with the fleet. Unless their minds were controlled, if anything was amiss, they would either not input anything or they would input a warning key. Yet, moments later, all was normal. No, something definitely happened! Gong took a deep breath, his gaze fixated on the scorching star, his expression extremely solemn. He even regretted taking on this hiring mission. But it was too late for regrets now. If that beam of light had indeed done something to their fleet, even if they turned and fled now, they might not be able to escape. In this universe, any kind of strange and bizarre event could occur! Chapter 246 - 241: The Dispersing Mist Chapter 246: Chapter 241: The Dispersing Mist Just as Gongs anxiety grew increasingly intense, Feng Ping was aboard one of the moderately-sized spaceships. A row of people were kneeling before him, trembling with fear. The energy beam just now was, of course, sent by Shen Hao to deliver Feng Ping. The temporal and spatial transmission caused by the Emperors Scepter made the energy glow even harder to conceal, and in this universe, to make use of the conveniences brought by Dimension Space, one inevitably fell under its influence, and it was hard to say whether the other party had detection means. Therefore, Shen Hao simply chose not to conceal at all and directly sent Feng Ping to one of the spaceships. Moreover, he used Dominator pressure to take control of everyone on the ship immediately. ... This control penetrated deep into the spirit, rendering the so-called key utterly undetectable. At this moment, Shen Hao, through Feng Pings eyes, observed the kneeling group before him, who seemed to belong to different species, and compared to the humanoid alien species encountered in the last trial, many among these intelligent beings bore absolutely no resemblance to humans. For example, one of them looked like an oversized octopus, a true tentacle monster, but also an intelligent being, not a pet or food. Shen Hao didnt waste any time and directly probed into the consciousness of one who seemed to be the captain. Because his approach was fairly rough, the captain was shaking violently, his very self nearly overwhelmed by the majestic consciousness in his mind. This caused the others to tremble even more fiercely. They had followed the trading group to all corners of the universe and had seen much, but never before had they felt a sense of divinity as indescribable as now. At the same time, Shen Hao also obtained the information he wanted. It really is a prosperous Extraordinary Universe, Shen Hao summarized the information roughly, feeling somewhat astonished in his heart. This universe, like the vast majority of universes, had boundless space, but civilizations and species, which should have been spread far and wide, were closely connected by Dimension Space. In their common language translation, it was also referred to as the Spirit Network. The ease of Spatial Jumps made the power structure of the entire universe crystal clear. In the understanding of ordinary interstellar intelligent life, there were five forces that were the most powerful. And one of them, known as the Life Empire, had plunged into chaos around twenty years ago, and now it had completely disintegrated, dispersing into hundreds of large and small different forces. This was clearly not a normal event. Because the Life Empire had been in existence for over ten thousand years, its influence pervaded the entire Universe. Its collapse was too sudden; a mere twenty years was not enough time to establish a new order. Therefore, the whole universe was now in a state of chaos, with the effects of the Life Empires disintegration rapidly expanding. The gathering place of life planets about six hundred light-years from Human Civilization was one of the affected interstellar forces. It was a kingdom named Yodora, which for thousands of years had always been an Affiliated Kingdom of the Life Empire. By paying tribute, it had received the protection of the Life Empire and maintained the kingdoms survival and development through commercial activities. But now, that protection had suddenly vanished, and even the army that had been there to protect them was gone; not to mention facing their enemies, even a few powerful Dimensional Creatures required hiring an interstellar mercenary group for resolution. Right, the fleet before them now. They were known as the Black Silver Mercenary Group, a well-known mercenary group, and were also the same Black Silver trading group, a well-known itinerant merchant group. In the current universe, this was very common; most mercenary groups would conduct commercial activities simultaneously, sometimes even doubling as interstellar pirates, all for resources and wealth. And now, after they had taken care of those few not so weak Dimensional Creatures for the Yodora Kingdom, they had also accepted another mercenary task arranged by the kingdomto investigate the mysterious star system that had recently appeared nearby. They actually have the capability to precisely detect us from six hundred light-years away? Shen Hao gathered this information from the memories, which was indeed somewhat surprising. After all, under normal circumstances, observing other planets at great distances across the universe required crossing long stretches of time. For example, the life planets the Human Mother Planet observed a while ago were in fact images from hundreds of years ago. Even if they have been destroyed by now, Human Civilization would only be able to observe this hundreds of years in the future. Therefore, they werent too concerned about their sudden appearance attracting attention because under normal circumstances, for a newly appeared sun to spread its light to that place would take at least hundreds of years. However, they still drew attention, in just a matter of days. Clearly, this was a highly efficient scouting technique. In the mercenarys understanding, Yodora was not particularly strong, especially after losing the shelter of the Life Empire, but even such a power possessed unexpectedly sophisticated technology. Feng Ping, you stay here, Shen Hao ordered Feng Ping, Conduct a simple investigation on this mercenary group and be aware of your safety. Yes! Feng Ping felt the departure of the Presidents consciousness. He once again looked at the alien lives prostrating before him, his expression becoming a bit grave. Although he could not directly access these peoples memories like Shen Hao, he could still discern their strength. The weakest among them also had a Life Level of roughly Level 9. The captains level had even reached Level 14! In the context of the current Human Mother Planet, that was no longer considered weak, although they already knew they were a mercenary group, within this mercenary group, they seemed to be nothing more than minor characters. The Transcendents in this fleet are not to be underestimated, Feng Ping privately warned himself. He was only Level 23 after all, and couldnt be careless. At this moment, Shen Hao, whose consciousness had been extricated at the first instance, had transmitted all the intelligence he had gathered to Fiora, who then relayed it to all the high-level ranks with the clearance to know. All of a sudden, those who had been waiting since witnessing the light-speed departure hastily checked the new information. Although it was just a mercenarys memory, the vast world it revealed caused people to marvel and drew their utmost attention. The Analysis Department had already started operating at full capacity. The disintegration of the Life Empire is of utmost importance! Exactly, how could an empire of ten thousand years completely collapse in just mere twenty years! The trial crisis is most likely related. What kind of crisis could cause such a might interstellar empire to dissolve so quickly? If it really is a trial, this could very well be just the beginning. Dimensional Creatures very dangerous. No life form that exists in the Dimension Space is weak, and some that have been modified by the Life Empire are outright war machines! Could this be the trial crisis? Whether it is or not, we must remain vigilant, as these creatures could appear anywhere at any time! Yodora Kingdom can be leveraged, with its thriving commerce and weak military, its the perfect entry point. Unlike before, this intelligence was like water to fish for the Analysis Department. The fog that shrouded this universe was blown away significantly at once. The true face of the universe was revealed to a certain extent. One could imagine the excitement in their hearts; each one was full of drive. After all, the unknown is the greatest fear; under any trial, intelligence was of the utmost importance. With such efficiency, in just a matter of hours, several different action plans made their way to Shen Hao. The situation was, in fact, quite simple. This trading group was not important, they could easily control it if they wished, but the Yodora Kingdom was very important, suitable as a springboard for Human Civilization to engage with the native civilization of this universe. And this trading group was likewise suitable as a springboard to engage with the Yodora Civilization. So, the task at hand was quite clear. Gaining control over this trading group was the first move! Shen Hao agreed with this, but according to the intelligence gathered, the leader of this trading group was very decisive, always hidden with a trump card, ready to flee instantly if the situation went south. Even their most expensive item was not weapons, but the emergency Jump Engine. This was a one-time use engine that could complete a Space Jump in an extremely short amount of time. Although there was a not insignificant risk of jumping to the wrong place, or becoming lost in Dimension Space, it was exactly by using this that the Black Silver had evaded several potential total annihilations. Truly cowardly, Shen Haos consciousness returned to Feng Ping. It was at this moment that he suddenly noticed Feng Ping seemed to have found something interesting. It was a huge black box imbued with powerful Spiritual Energy, clearly not of low technological level. Inside, it contained one of the spoils of this Mercenary Group and was also one of their commodities. A living Dimensional Creature! A life form that existed within Dimension Space, wandering throughout the Universe via the Spirit Network, capable of appearing anywhere, regardless of distance. It held immense value in the interstellar society, a genuine hard currency. Even fragments could be sold at a high price due to their rich Spiritual Energy concentration. And the price for a living one was even more extravagant. Shen Hao could clearly sense that this box was actually a continuously sustained spatial cage made with Spiritual Energy, and the energy used was sourced from the trapped Dimensional Creature inside. Just this box alone demonstrated a high level of Spiritual Energy Technology. But, that could not divert Shen Haos gaze. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 247 - 242: We Admit Defeat Chapter 247: Chapter 242: We Admit Defeat Shen Hao could clearly see the creature inside. Indeed, it was an exceedingly bizarre existence, its appearance defying description, bearing no resemblance to any shape that might be found in nature. A distorted shell undergoing constant change, appendages that seemed like tentacles or limbs stretched out from it, with no visible eyes, nostrils, or other organs. If one were forced to describe it, it somewhat resembled a single-celled organism. But within the body of this dimensional creature indeed coursed astonishing spiritual energy, and its life level was extremely highto the extent that Shen Hao himself was surprised. At least Level 27! ... Keep in mind that life forms at the third stage are already remarkably powerful, with even those around the twentieth level of Transcendents capable of easily destroying entire mountain ranges. And such a dimensional creature had such a level? No, its spiritual energy was very chaotic, as was its Divine Soul. Unless it possessed some kind of Talent due to a mutation as a life form, it would otherwise be far inferior in strength to a Level 27 Transcendent. But its life level was indeed genuine. To have level without strength, no wonder it became prey, Shen Hao now had a rough impression of the dimensional creature. And considerable interest too. It was obvious that creatures living in the Dimension Space could greatly benefit the study of spiritual energy. Though it seems like just a Mercenary Group, to have become vagrant mercenaries in this universe, they must represent substantial strength and also double as a trading group, undoubtedly in control of numerous channels and pieces of intelligence, Shen Hao quickly made a decision and ordered Feng Ping, Find their leader and take control of the entire Fleet. Yes, Feng Ping had anticipated this outcome and was not surprised by Shen Haos order. And as for whether just he alone could accomplish this, there was no doubt at all. Feng Pings own strength might not be sufficient, but under Shen Haos watch, his Direct Subordinate could not be judged by normal standards of strength. Meanwhile, Gong, the leader of Black Silver, remained vigilant. He had gathered his trusted associates around him. All of them were strong enough to have reached the third stage of life, at least four or five in number. This was also one of the strongest foundations of Black Silver. With such strength, if they were to go to some remote planet, they could easily occupy the whole planet and become a Planet Leader. However, at this moment, Gong did not feel much reassurance from these confidants. Something is approaching, massive to an alarming degree, like facing a star, Gong turned off the communication channel and whispered to his confidants, Im sure we have been targeted, the star system ahead is not simple! Although its only a very subtle perception, I have never felt like this at any time before. Few knew that Gong, though he looked like a muscular brute, actually possessed a Perception System Spiritual Ability Talent! This often led to misunderstandings. Yet his powerful perceptual abilities had saved their Fleet time and again in the past. So, his confidants had no doubt about the leaders perception. At this very moment, they all wore solemn expressions. Boss, maybe we should escape, activate the emergency Jump Engine, and then go back to the Yodora Kingdom for compensation, said Ao Ran, Gongs most trusted confidant. Ao Ran was slender with crimson skin and four or five tentacles on his forehead, which were not a characteristic of his species but rather a result of a spiritual energy mutation. Yet his spiritual ability talent was not perception, but telekinesis. A commonly seen, diverse, yet typically very useful spiritual ability talent. Faced with Ao Rans suggestion, Gong hesitated for a moment but finally made up his mind. Prepare for the Jump! He had never felt like he did at that momentmerely trying to sense that planet was like touching the scorching Sun, with an indescribable tremor. He had thought that fleeing without understanding what had just happened might leave hidden dangers behind. But now there was no time for such considerations. The closer they got to that star system, the more terrified they became. They had to escape from here, and even from Yodora! Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But just as Gong was about to issue the order, an abrupt voice suddenly appeared within the spaceship. Thinking of escape now is already too late. In that instant, Gongs perception shot to its peak! Everyone clearly felt that a life form had abruptly appeared before them! But how could that be! These confidants all understood their bosss spiritual ability talent! Not being detected by the ships surveillance systems was one thing, but to have reached their vicinity without their bosss notice was unprecedented! Gong was stretched to the limit emotionally at that moment. He forced himself to stay calm and scrutinized this unexpected personsomehow incredulous that even while clearly seeing the other party right there, his perception still detected nothing. At that moment, the perception was entirely intentional! Impressive ability, Feng Pings gaze rested on Gong, who resembled a gorilla or a giant black bear. He had been imbued with the interstellar universal language used by these people by the President, and for him, at the third stage, mastering a language within minutes was not an issue. You have violated our interstellar territory and must pay the price, Feng Ping continued, speaking calmly as if he completely disregarded the wariness of the people before him. But at that moment, Gong decisively made his decision. He reached out and grabbed someone behind him. It was a small life form, covered in fluffy fur, looking like an anthropomorphized little rabbit, called Furry within human civilization. The next instant, invisible spiritual energy enveloped everyone. Incredibly quickly and abruptly. Feng Ping realized what was happening, but it seemed too late to do anything. Fortunately, the next moment, all the spiritual energy dissipated like smoke. Everyone in front seemed stunned for an instant. Molly? Gong said aloud. I dont know! the small figure behind him squeaked, Im trying! Mollys eyes had turned red, even more like a rabbit, but still ineffective! Her spiritual ability talent was teleportation. Yes, although she could only achieve short-range teleportation, she could bypass inertia; as long as she had coordinates prepared in advance, she could effortlessly and swiftly teleport even from one spaceship traveling at sub-light speed to another at the same velocity. According to Gongs plan, they were to abandon this spaceship and quickly teleport to another before starting the emergency jump engine, to escape from this dangerous individual in one fell swoop! But now, the first step of the plan had ground to a halt. But what kind of spiritual ability talent was this? A spiritual ability talent that could render everyone elses abilities ineffective? No, he had never heard of such a thing! If such an ability truly existed, all forces across the universe would go mad for it! Stop wasting your effort, Feng Ping spoke again, annoyed, his voice growing colder, You are now captives. Obeying orders is your only way out. Any further attempt at rebellion will be met with severe punishment. Indeed, it had been beyond his expectations. If the President had not been paying close attention and had not extended his domain to envelop the entire spaceship, these people might have actually escaped. It would have been a grave mistake on his part! The next moment, metal collars emitting red light appeared accurately on each persons neck. To their horror, everyone found countless red engravings spreading along the collars through their bodies, rendering them unable to harness their spiritual energy, with their spiritual ability talents completely unusable. Even their physical bodies became immensely heavy and weak. Forbidden Spirit Collar? Gong murmured. He clenched his fist slightly, then slumped in resignation. He had only heard of such things. The technology contained within was not simple, and the way it had suddenly appeared around their necks was utterly incomprehensible. Clearly, the enemys power far exceeded their understanding. Lets not get rough, buddy. We concede, said Gong, not forgetting to offer some defense for himself, We were just commissioned by the Yodora Kingdom to pay a visit to your esteemed presence that appeared suddenly nearby, with no other intent of offense. Although he invoked the name of the Yodora Kingdom, Gong didnt have much hope. He still couldnt discern what sort of background the other party had. But their strength was unquestionable. Mere presence of one person had effortlessly controlled them, battle-hardened as they were. And with no power to resist. Damn it, had he known, he wouldnt have accepted this mission. The power capable of holding nine planets of varying sizes in the same orbit, how could it be simple! Regardless of Gongs regret, the outcome lay before them. Take me to the others on your spaceships, Feng Ping completely disregarded the captives, as he followed Shen Haos instructions and looked towards the person named Molly. The next moment, the sealing device on the others neck was temporarily deactivated. This device, too, was an excellent item Shen Hao had obtained from the VIP3 shop over the past five and a half years, a Purple Epic level unlockable item, capable of sealing Life Levels. Encompassing Divine Soul, Physical Body, and Transcendents. It was expensive. There was no need to use it against the others; control could be exerted simply by using the Presidents Suppression. The reason for not using the Presidents Suppression on the people here was because they were more useful. While the Presidents Suppression was efficient, it fundamentally involved warping cognition with a formidable status, and the changes it caused were actually harmful. When Feng Ping reappeared, Molly seemed shocked, trembling all over. Chapter 248 - 243: The First Trial Crisis! Chapter 248: Chapter 243: The First Trial Crisis! Anyone could see that Molly was definitely not in a right state at the moment. Especially for those who knew her well. As a Spiritual Ability User with Teleportation abilities, Molly was actually quite brave; her powers had been limited before, but she had never been this scared. It wasnt until Feng Pings figure had left that Gong couldnt help but ask, Molly, what did you see? Mollys eyes were filled with immense horror, and she shook her head frantically. She couldnt speak. ... She didnt even know how to! Words failed to describe the scene, let alone the feeling. Even though Feng Ping hadnt used the Presidents Suppression on her, at such a distance, she could feel it keenly. This was actually a deliberate form of deterrence. Against the underlings, direct Dominator Suppression control was used, but for these powerful figures with other utilities, the Dominator Suppression could be leveraged indirectly. The greatest confidence of Human Civilization, after all, lies in the President. By now, this Fleet was completely under human control. After this, Shen Hao sent a spaceship directly, with thousands of personnel, all of them strong individuals over Level 10, embarking on exploration in the outer space. Although it was a Fleet that looked beaten and battered, it still held considerable value for Human Civilization today. Especially the commodities. Just with a simple investigation, one could easily find that the most valuable thing in this Universe was not some technological creation, but products related to Spiritual Energy. For instance, within the commodities of this trading group, the most expensive was naturally that Dimensional Creature. Secondly, a Spiritual Awakening Device. Just as its name suggests, it could increase the odds of awakening a Spiritual Ability Talent, raising the original chance of less than one in ten thousand to one in a thousand, and just for that, it was extremely expensive. In this Universe, life was divided into two entirely different tiersthose with Spiritual Ability Talent, and those without. Usually, people would increase their tier through things like training, meditation, potions, then bet on the odds, Dong Gong reported as he conveyed further intelligence investigation results, The first failure typically doesnt endanger life but also makes further contact with Spiritual Energy very difficult, relegating one to live a normal life. However, some resources and devices can improve the odds, and they have divided the talents into twelve levels. Some rare resources can help increase the probability of high-level talents emerging; Dimensional Creatures are among them Clearly, the core of this Universe was those two wordsSpiritual Energy. It seemed to be an interstellar society, but in reality, it was a Transcendent society. The level of technology was quite ordinary, with research mainly focused on Spiritual Energy. Take these spaceships, for example. There were hardly any decent weapons, one of their trump cards being a Spiritual Power Cannon, and yes, a cannon that gathers the power of many Spiritual Ability Users, with immense destructive capabilities, their ace for hunting dangerous Dimensional Creatures. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Beyond that, only the Jump Engine had some standard, but even so, it was related to Spiritual Energy as well. According to pure technological theory, these at best could only be considered half a Jump Engine, as they were only effective here. Although they rely too much on Spiritual Energy, its still useful for us, Dong Gong concluded at the end, The research institute has already attempted it, and the Extraordinary Elements from our world can also be perfectly converted into Spiritual Energy. Yes, Extraordinary Elementsthats how powerful they are. Spiritual Power, Spiritual Energy, Magic Power, and even other more profound powers can all be perfectly transformed. This power, obtained from the Civilization Trial, is incredibly strong. As if further highlighting the levels of the Civilization Trial. Continue researching, first strip this trading group of everything theyve got, Shen Hao instructed, And increase vigilance; dont let your guard down just because nothing has happened. You can all see the fluctuations in the Civilization Rankings. Yes! Dong Gong said solemnly. In just these few days, the performance values of three civilizations in the Chosen One interface had fluctuated. First, they decreased, then they increased again. Although the fluctuations were not significant, they were enough to indicate that they were not safe at this moment. A crisis could occur at any time. In fact, there was no need for Shen Hao to remind them, as the situation on the Civilization Leaderboard was visible to all Chosen Ones. The entire civilization remained highly strung. They did not know from where the crisis would come, but they were prepared for everything. And soon enough, the situation developed. It was within the Black Silver Fleet that had been brought under control. By now, the Fleet had largely been divvied up, with some spaceships even completely dismantled and sent to research bases deployed in space for comprehensive study. Especially the Jump Engine. But the Fleet as a whole still existed, all Spiritual Ability Users who reached the third stage were made to wear suppression collars, restricting their movement range, but they were not completely imprisoned. Then, on the fifth day after Human Civilization took control of this Fleet, a shrill alarm suddenly rang out, instantly echoing through the entire Fleet! Gong, who had been obediently staying in his room, suddenly looked up. Its the alarm for Dimensional Creatures! he burst through his rooms door, yelling at the monitors, Theres an attack by Dimensional Creatures, and not just one! Chapter 249 - 243: Trial Crisis Part One!_2 Chapter 249: Chapter 243: Trial Crisis Part One!_2 He had to speak up! Each fleet had a different alert system, and only they knew that this alarm sound indicated the highest level of urgency! It meant that dimensional creatures were appearing nearby, and not just one! But the likelihood of such an event was extremely low! Indeed, dimensional creatures were terrifying because they could show up anywhere at any time. However, considering the vastness of the universe, even though dimensional creatures sometimes actively attacked other life forms, the chance of encountering them amidst the boundless cosmos was actually very slim. Let alone more than one. ... He had been adventuring and establishing trading groups for hundreds of years, yet this was the first time he had encountered the highest alert! And it has to be at this time, Gong felt both anxious and terrified. Although he was now a prisoner at the moment, he was still alive. But if they were to run into dimensional creatures while their spiritual energy was sealed, there was only one way outdeath! Now, all they could do was pray that those powerful beings who had easily imprisoned them could repel those dimensional creatures in time! In fact, Gongs warning had indeed taken effect. The person in charge of the troops guarding this spaceship was Joey. Yes, that was the strongest Chosen One from West State who possessed the Blue Elite-Level Talent Wind Spirit. He might not be able to claim the title of the strongest anymore, but he was sufficiently diligent on his own, and his Talent had successfully progressed to the Purple Epic level in the last Civilization Trial. He was now also one of Shen Haos direct subordinates, ranking among the top two thousand in Human Civilization. He had even joined the Military Department and became the captain of an elite squad. All units be alert for dimensional creatures, report your situation! Joey immediately relayed the information to all members of his team upon receiving Gongs warning. In just a matter of half a minute, someone shouted, Commander, dimensional creature spotted! The personal terminal swiftly locked onto the target; it was a medium-sized spaceship. Joey also synchronized the perspective of his team member. Then, through the projection of the personal terminal, he witnessed a shocking scene. A gigantic creature enveloped in scarlet radiance appeared abruptly within the spaceship. It was nearly seven to eight meters in diameter. What was even more incredible was that the void-born entity, even though visibly clear, seemed like an apparition, moving directly through the spaceships walls without causing much damage. It was only when crimson tentacles suddenly extended, sweeping up crew members and shoving them into its body, that the unimaginable happened. The surface, previously smooth, suddenly tore open with countless sharp teeth, like a meat grinder, shredding all the captured prey instantly, not wasting a speck of flesh and blood! The dimensional creature was feasting! The tentacles finally reached the Human Civilizations garrison Legion! However, compared to the crew members of varying strengths, everyone in Joeys squad was no weakling. After the initial shock, they immediately launched a counterattack. Alchemical guns in their hands fired crazily, with bullets imbued with magic power or spiritual power shooting towards the dimensional creature. The good news was the bullets worked, they did not pass through like they did with the ships walls but hit the target accurately, blowing apart large chunks of the shell and flesh. The bad news was that this level of damage seemed utterly non-fatal to the dimensional creature. It looked like a mass of flesh formed into a slime, rolling and tumbling as all wounds closed swiftly. If anything, the creature seemed further enraged, with countless tentacles extending from it, making its attacks far more frequent. This dimensional creatures life level had undoubtedly reached the Third Rank! In just a few breaths, several soldiers were sacrificed amidst screams. Joey clenched his fists tightly. This was the troops first encounter in the new Trial, and as a Commander, he did not wish for any casualties! But there was no way to provide support! The dimensional creature could easily reach any spaceship, but their reinforcements couldnt. Even though many soldiers followed his orders and rushed over in space fighters, it would still take several minutes to arrive. In the scale of space, distance presented the greatest challenge in combat. Report, dimensional creatures have appeared here too! Another soldier reported, and there were more than one. Looking around, several dimensional creatures kept emerging one after another, big and small, at least six or seven of them! Even on the spaceship where Joey was, there was also one! It was a dimensional creature that stretched a good eighteen or nineteen meters in length, shaped like a serpent, slithering at will inside the spaceship and constantly hunting for prey. Even Gong could clearly make out parts of the dimensional creatures body appearing in front of him. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Instantly, he broke into a cold sweat, his whole body almost drenched by the chilling perspiration, If at that moment a tentacle had reached out, his death would have been certain! But in that instant, Joey struck with fury! In just a moment, the air around the dimensional creature turned into countless small blades, wildly slashing! The creatures flesh was completely sliced open, turning into numerous splatters of blood that fell like rain onto various parts of the spaceship. An abundance of spiritual energy soared upward. This sudden turn of events left Gong completely collapsed on the ground. In his eyes, there was sheer terror. It was not only because he had narrowly escaped death but also due to the horrifying Talent displayed in dispatching the dimensional creature! The strength of dimensional creatures among their own kind was not considered formidable, yet their life force was incredibly robust, with their only weakness being the core that could be hidden anywhere within their bodies. In battle, the most likely outcome was leaving behind a part of the dimensional creatures body and allowing the rest to escape. Even this often required the cooperation of multiple people or happened in vast, open areas. But what had appeared before him was an Instant Kill by one person in such complex terrain! Definitely Talent of the Upper Three Classes! Gong recalled the moment when countless Wind Blades had appeared, and all the hairs on his body stood on end. Too strong. Even among his peers, he was certain he would be instantly killed in an encounter, and no matter how sharp his Perception, he would find no way out. With Talent of such caliber, if one were willing to join a kingdom like Yodora, they would be directly offered the position of King and rule over all! Because this was a guarantee of safety! Am I even worthy to be guarded by such a powerful being? Gong was half terrified, half gasping for breath at this point. At least, the crisis was resolved for now. With such a strong being eliminating these dimensional creatures, it was only a matter of time. Indeed, thats just what happened. Once the Soldiers had quickly ascertained the weak point within the creatures, they swiftly took action under the Commanders orders, adopting simultaneous attacks, and with a burst of frenzied assault, they managed to shatter the core every time. And Joey even managed to capture two alive! After his promotion to Talent of the Wind Spirit King, Joey had undergone a complete transformation in ability. Even after the job change, there was no lack of Mystical power; these dimensional creatures, despite their ability to retreat back into Dimension Space at any moment, could not escape Joeys grasp. Shortly after, the results of the battle were reported back. Twelve sacrificed, Black Silver had 131 of their captives dead, a total of six dimensional creatures wiped out, with two captured alive. This encounter had come too suddenly, catching everyone, including Shen Hao, off guard. However, Shen Hao had noticed early on as the battle was just starting. But he had not taken action. With Joeys squads strength, it was fully within their capability to annihilate these dimensional creatures. He could intervene if defeat was imminent or there was no resistance, to minimize senseless sacrifice, but he could not become a nanny to the Soldiers, intervening in everything and thus rendering Humankinds warriors even weaker. In the face of the Civilization Trial, there must be no fear of sacrifice. Moreover, this battle yielded an important piece of intelligence. New points had appeared! Yes, just after the Soldiers had eliminated the dimensional creatures, Shen Hao received points feedback! This single detail proved that the dimensional creatures were indeed a crisis of the Trial, or at least one of the crises of the Trial! This intelligence was too crucial, instantly elevating the entirety of Human Civilizations regard for dimensional creatures! Chapter 250 - 244: Refreshing the Cheat Panel! Chapter 250: Chapter 244: Refreshing the Cheat Panel! Furthermore, when the intelligence requested by the leader of the Black Silver, Gong, was delivered, Shen Hao also furrowed his brows. An incident that hasnt occurred in two hundred years just happened like that? This was hard to believe as mere coincidence. Considering the situation of the trial, it was evident that some changes were taking place in the universe, changes that even the natives had never understood, and one of these changes was manifested in the dimensional creatures! It was more likely the main reason for the crisis! Dispatch three more special combat squads to guard the area, Shen Hao quickly ordered. ... Each special combat squad had at least a thousand people, including five directly under Shen Hao, whose immense strength was evident. This defensive force, of course, was not to guard against those in the Black Silver team. But to guard against the possible reappearance of dimensional creatures. The reason for the appearance of these dimensional creatures was unclear, and without knowing the reason, it was natural to be wary of their possible reemergence. Furthermore, the performance of these dimensional creatures in combat was unexpectedly strong. Their methods of attack appeared somewhat monotonous, yet their life force was extremely powerful. Moreover, the weakest of them possessed a life level of the Extraordinary Second Stage, with those reaching the Third Stage being quite numerous! Move the research on those spoils of war outside the planet, Shen Hao thought for a moment and then ordered again, And also temporarily relocate the domestic research on spiritual energy, and assign heavy guards to protect it. He suspected that the appearance of the dimensional creatures might be related to spiritual energy. Whether it was or not, it was always good to be cautious. To many people, including Shen Hao, the dimensional creatures on the frontline were not the most terrifying aspect. However, their ability to appear suddenly was exactly like the undead from the previous trial. They had to guard against it at all costs! At the very least, they could not allow the dimensional creatures to easily threaten the rear. After making the necessary preparations, Shen Hao temporarily set aside these concerns as he now had another more pressing matter. The external tool was about to refresh. Only a few days remained. The reason he had not rushed to take action against the Yodora Kingdom, aside from needing to gather more intelligence, was primarily to wait for the refresh of the external tool. The content of the external tool would impact the specific actions to take. Especially a possible Basic Information Library External Tool. Shen Hao was growing increasingly curious about the trial situation in this universe. I hope there will be a Basic Information Library, he said expectantly, quietly waiting. In the following days, Shen Haos orders were implemented, all research related to spiritual energy was moved off the planet to spaceships in outer space, and all spoils of war were also strictly guarded, with a focus placed on warning technology against dimensional creatures. The Black Silver spaceship was able to issue warnings in advance, clearly, this technology was present on these ships, and native civilizations should also possess more potent technologies. This was good news, easier than conducting the research by oneself. There was a lot of technology worth dismantling on these spaceships. Meanwhile, Shen Hao finally reached the end of the countdown for the external tool. Trial Periods external tool refresh! [Current Civilization Trial version is 1.1612 detected, currently within the Trial Period, which includes a review mechanism. Except for certain external tools marked with *, other external tools have a loading cooldown period of 2688 hours 27 minutes 28 seconds, currently available are the following thirteen external tools.] [*Basic Information Library External Tool Second Edition: Access basic content and decode select special content from the Civilization Trials database (manufactured by Sand Shell Civilization)] [*VIP External Tool Fourth Edition: This external tool permanently grants VIP4 status and corresponding privileges in the Point Mall (manufactured by Kejin Civilization)] [Map Cheat Third Edition: Enables a large-scale map centered on the user, to search and mark points sources within the map range, indicating the specific content and number of points; the size of the map is determined by the users Spirit Points (manufactured by Saiji Civilization)] [VIP Product External Tool Second Edition: This external tool locks one product slot in the VIP Store(), making it refresh with the highest rarity product each time, allowing selection of either unlock products or one-time-purchase products (manufactured by March Civilization)] [Drop Hack Third Edition: This external tool increases the drop probability by 2.5 times, allowing adjustment of the ratio between ability balls and other items (manufactured by Kejin Civilization)] [Points Hack Third Edition: This external tool allows the user to gain 5 times points (manufactured by Kejin Civilization)] [Chosen One Detection Hack Second Edition: This external tool enables one to probe other Chosen Ones face-to-face, including the top hundred Chosen Ones on the ranking list, and basic information such as three-dimensional data, Soul Talent, Loading Ability, Store Level (manufactured by Great Empire Civilization)] [Ranking Reward Hack Second Edition: This external tool allows one to access all available rewards at each ranking settlement period in the multi-civilization ranking mode, and know the specific period times for ranking settlement while being hidden (manufactured by Sand Shell Civilization)] [Internal Chosen One Number External Tool: This external tool increases the birthrate of Chosen Ones within a civilization by doubling the existing basis (manufactured by Tianlan Civilization)] [Internal Chosen One Talent Probability External Tool: This external tool increases the probability of newly inducted Chosen Ones possessing Rare, Epic Talents, doubling the base probability (manufactured by Tianlan Civilization)] [Ability Ball Furnace External Second Edition: This external tool locks the probability during the Ability Ball Furnace process at above ten percent, making it a hundred percent occurrence (manufactured by Boqi Civilization)] [Equipment Forging External: This tool can lock the probability that is greater than five percent in equipment forging, making it a hundred percent successful (manufactured by Boqi Civilization)] [Affiliated Civilization Quantity External: After use, the number of Affiliated Civilizations will permanently increase by 2 (manufactured by Gude Civilization)] There are actually thirteen hacks! Shen Hao looked at the series of hack content, somewhat astonished inside. The number of hacks this time indeed exceeded expectations. Last Trial Periods hacks were only seven, but this time it had nearly doubled. Among them were new versions of previous hacks, as well as new hacks appearing. The thirteen hacks arranged together made the originally rudimentary hack content seem somewhat more imposing. Seeing these hacks becoming more and more numerous and stronger, could it be that as the Civilization Trial evolves on its own, the emerging loopholes are actually increasing? Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, this does indeed fit the general situation of a program. In the absence of sufficiently skilled maintenance personnel, it is logical for more and more flaws to appear. After all, the Civilization Trial itself did not give birth to intelligence. Not detecting some very obvious hacks, some rules are clearly deviating from the design concept, feeling entirely like artificial retardation. But no matter what, the more numerous and stronger the hacks, the better it naturally is for Shen Hao. Even though Human Civilizations foundation is now very strong, facing increasingly severe Trial content, it still cant do without the help of hacks. Especially the points hack. Seeing the newly appeared stronger points hack, Shen Hao also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The importance of the points hack goes without saying; if it were absent in any Trial suddenly, it would be a significant blow to Human Civilization. After all, Shen Hao had gradually realized that Human Civilizations Hidden Points in the matching trial mechanism are probably getting higher and higher. The matched Trial difficulty has exceeded the strength that Human Civilization should face. In some ways, this is also considered a downside of using hacks. After all, using hacks inevitably enhances development potential, and development potential also increases Hidden Points. But, a one hundred and twelve-day cooldown period? Shen Hao looked again at this hacks loading cooler and couldnt help but twitch his mouth. Its a bit exaggerated. That meant, aside from the two hacks marked with an * that could ignore the cooldown period, it would take at least three years to load all the remaining eleven hacks. Is it because this Trial is of the slow-paced type? Shen Hao pondered, but eventually shook his head, Too little information to make a guess. Indeed, theres too little information about the cooldown period. Moreover, this is a stipulation of the hacks, and Shen Hao cannot change it. But no matter what, with such a lengthy cooldown period, he must choose wisely. Shen Hao carefully looked at each of these hacks. Even those that had appeared before now had content updates, and moreover, some updates made previously insignificant hacks become very useful. For example, [Chosen One Detection Hack Second Edition]. This hack in its first version merely allowed for face-to-face detection of other Chosen Ones, which was very limited in its usefulness to Shen Hao. After all, he had yet to encounter a Chosen One stronger than himself; if they were face-to-face already, why not directly inquire? Even if he couldnt inquire, fighting a battle should clear up most uncertainties. As a result, during the last Trial, he placed this hack last and almost never used it. The only time was to check Xi Qings talent and confirm that she indeed possessed a Golden Legendary talent. But now this second edition was completely different. It could even detect the status of other Chosen Ones on the Chosen One ranking list! You should know, the Chosen Ones ranking list gathers the strongest Chosen Ones from all civilizations participating in a single Trial. There are a hundred of them! At the moment, the Trial hasnt officially started, and the ranking may not be important, but once it stabilizes later, this hack would enable him to directly know the situation of the strongest Chosen Ones from other civilizations. He could even know the Store Level of the Chosen One Mall. Thats not simple at all! Especially since he currently has no idea where the other civilizations are located, this is undoubtedly very important intelligence. A hack that was once not very useful has suddenly become useful. Chapter 251 - 245: Data Library Opened, Trial Defined! Chapter 251: Chapter 245: Data Library Opened, Trial Defined! ` Apart from the upgrades from these old hacks, the newly emerged types of hacks were also incredibly powerful. For instance, the two hacks related to the Civilization Chosen One. The previous hacks mostly had direct effects on Shen Hao, but now several appeared that could act upon civilizations themselves. This meant that the civilizations creating these hacks had found even deeper, bigger loopholes. Moreover, these two hacks were extremely useful, and one could even say they further addressed the current deficiencies in the quantity and quality of Human Civilizations Chosen Ones. ... After all, the emergence of Chosen Ones was a slow process. Even though Human Civilization had scored impressively in the previous two Trials, accelerating the rate of increase in the number of Chosen Ones, the time Human Civilization had participated in the Civilization Trial was laid out before them. Erin Ellies past civilization had taken over forty years for the number of Chosen Ones to reach a million. Whereas Human Civilization, after six years, had only two hundred thousand Chosen Ones. It goes without saying that compared to other civilizations participating in the same Trial without hacks, this was certainly a disadvantage. But now, with two hacks, one doubling the number of Chosen Ones and the other doubling the probability of Blue and Purple Talents appearing, that combined equated to a fourfold increase in quality! They could definitely catch up. Several hacks are better activated sooner rather than later. Shen Haos gaze swept around once more, etching the content of every hack on the panel into his memory. If nothing unexpected happened, the first hack should still be the points hack! Five times the points! Of course, Shen Hao would not miss out on this hack. The Point Mall was too important for the growth of a civilization. However, before that, he still needed to check the Basic Information Library first. To understand exactly what situation this Trial presented. Marked with an *, it could be directly activated! As the panel changed, the Basic Information Library intrusion began, and a flood of information from the hack panel surged into his mind. About this universe and about the Trial. And with it came some images. Shen Hao saw a laboratory established on a deserted planet, where a group of researchers from the Life Empire were studying Dimension Space, and indescribable information reached him, telling him that these people had created a high-power dimensional oscillation device and were conducting extremely dangerous experiments. It brought disaster, the beginning of the apocalypse! The moment a terrifying presence awoke from Dimension Space, with its enormous and twisted form appearing, everyone inside the laboratory fell into madness, releasing all the Dimensional Creatures, then one by one they transformed, distorted, and turned into terrifying Dimensional Creatures themselves! Yes, right before Shen Haos eyes, he saw the origin of the Dimensional Creatures! And that wasnt the end of it. As the images continued to unfold, madness spread rapidly within the Life Empire, it was as if cursed, and it began with the strongest C the Emperor of the Life Empire was the first to fall into insanity, killing and devouring all of his offspring, followed by ministers, generals, and then some discovered the problem. The high-levels of the Empire were struck with fear; countless strong individuals fled one after another, but even more people killed each other in their madness. In just twenty years, this enormous interstellar empire that had lasted for thousands of years fell apart! But this was just the beginning. There was not just one Ancient Being awakening in Dimension Space; in a short period, the entire star system would head towards doomsday, with endless Dimensional Creatures sweeping through, turning all weaker beings into food. Even the strong who could barely maintain their sanity would be cursed by Spiritual Energy; mutation and madness threatened everyone, and only a very small number would hold out until the next slumber of the Ancient Beings, just like countless cycles of tens of thousands of years before. The whole process might last less than a hundred years. The images ended, and all the information returned to calm. With an expressionless face, Shen Hao sat on the Emperors Throne, undisturbed inside. For he had used his own Talent to control his emotions. Shen Hao wasnt particularly fond of this feeling. But at this moment, he had no choice. Because he had to analyze with a cool head. The content of this Trial was actually not complex; the enemy was quite clear. From a low-level perspective, it was the numerous Dimensional Creatures, and the madness and mutations. From a high-level perspective, it was the Ancient Beings inside Dimension Space. They were the true masters of this universe; native civilizations were merely ants eking out a life while the Ancient Beings slumbered. Though the enemy was clear, the disparity in strength undeniably presented the most helpless crisis! There are only two ways to clear the Trial, Shen Hao reviewed the intelligence, either survive these few decades, or defeat these Ancient Creatures, no, Ancient Gods would be more accurate. Yes, simply surviving also counted as clearing the Trial! This one aspect alone revealed the difficulty of the Trial. Under normal circumstances, it would likely be impossible for any civilization to defeat them. Shen Hao revisited the brief glimpse he had seen in the images earlier. The images he had seen were clearly added by the second version of the basic hack, Decoding a Few Special Contents. ` The scene was extremely realistic, and it represented a perspective from a higher status. It was almost as if a single glance allowed Shen Hao to see all the madness, all the corners too terrifying to face directly, and even those enormous entities that could be glimpsed in just a blinkall too vivid to ever forget. Thats why Shen Hao could more clearly feel what the so-called ancient existences truly represented. High status, high level, non-humanthese were the Ancient Gods! Their status should not be as high as mine, Shen Hao reviewed in his mind over and over again, finally confirming this point, My status is on par with the universe, while theirs have not reached such a degree, but it is still much higher than the Life Mother Tree slightly higher than Xi Qing, but not by much. The highest status he had encountered before was naturally that of Xi Qing. The Golden Legendary Talent Phoenix Power granted her an extremely strong status that could even achieve Undying to some extent, fully demonstrating the power of a Golden Legendary Talent, which seemed to be on a completely different conceptual level compared to other Golden Legendary abilities. With such a comparison, the status of the ancient gods in this universe became very clear. Probably a top-quality Golden Legend. But the problem lies in the Level! And the Home Ground! They are at least entities of the Fifth Stage! Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was precisely what made Shen Hao feel the difficulty. Even if they were only Level 41, that would still be far beyond the current level of human civilization. He himself was only Level 29 now. Still one level away from the limit of the third stage. Moreover, the spiritual energy in this world likely originated from these ancient gods, with their rules already inscribed into the very foundation of the universes transcendental rules. At this level, fighting on home ground had become extremely important. Although Shen Hao had anticipated that this Civilization Trial would not be simple, its difficulty still exceeded his expectations. However, Shen Hao, now in the Sovereign state, had no trace of fear or hesitation. His thoughts were exceedingly calm at the moment, constantly pondering the possibilities of getting through the trial with the least cost. Clearly, there was an opportunity. As long as it existed, he had the confidence to seize it! Dong Gong, call all the councilors together again for a meeting! Shen Hao ordered directly. Yes! Dong Gongs heart tightened. Such a command during a trial was no small matter! Everyone was very efficient. In the twenty days since the trial began, although no significant crises had occurred, human civilization was still in a state of high military control. It took only a few minutes for Shen Haos orders to be delivered, and everyone put down their work to convene in the Lingxiao Palace. Before Shen Hao spoke, a star-like glimmer shone in his eyes, and a small imprint appeared on the back of each councilors hand. This sudden change surprised the councilors. Though they held administrative power, they were not particularly outstanding in transcendental aspects nor were they Shen Haos direct subordinates, so they did not have an imprint. They were equivalent to civil servants, generally not required to fight. This is to protect you, Shen Hao looked around and said, I have once again obtained some intelligence information about this trial. As his words fell, everyones expression became solemn, their eyes filled with amazement and joy. It had happened again! The last time, Shen Hao had given an early warning, otherwise the initial storm would have surely caused many deaths! And now there was more information! Moreover, this time was different. Until now, the whole of human civilization was still in the dark about the nature of the trial. Many of the precautionary measures might actually be superfluous. Yet, in the face of unknown circumstances, they had no choice but to implement saturating prevention! The importance of intelligence was self-evident! All eyes were intently on Shen Hao, waiting for his next words. This trial has a definite enemy, which I call Ancient Gods! Shen Hao looked at everyone and slowly said, High status, high level, non-human, with tens of thousands of years between awakenings. Every time they wake, within mere decades, they sweep all civilizations across the whole universe. ! Everyone, including Dong Gong, was looking at Shen Hao with shocked faces. A clean sweep? They were now not ignorant about this universe; they knew full well how vast and prosperous it was. Countless star systems, countless species, countless civilizations living within these starry seas! Yet such a universe could be wiped clean within a few decades? That was not just their nine civilizations on trial, but the doomsday for the entire universe! Did human civilization now qualify to participate in such a trial? Chapter 252 - 246: Even the Status of an Ancient God is Not as High as Mine Chapter 252: Chapter 246: Even the Status of an Ancient God is Not as High as Mine It wasnt just one person; many were thinking the same thing. After five and a half years of development, human civilization had indeed become much stronger, but with a total population of only eight billion compared to the vast interstellar universe, the disparity in scale was still too great. Facing a crisis that swept through the entire universe made one feel insignificant and helpless. It was too soon. Far too soon. Human civilization was simply not ready to face such a crisis at this time! ... It sounds terrifying, but the possibility of passing the Trial with a high score still exists, Shen Hao, as if perceiving the nervousness in the councilors hearts, spoke again. With just that one sentence, he infused strength into the hearts of the audience. Some peoples eyes noticeably brightened. They were thinking about whether they could survive such a Trial. But what the President was considering was whether they could pass the Trial with high scores! Thinking about the miraculous feats Shen Hao had achieved, the oppressive weight that had just enveloped everyone seemed to relax considerably. It had to be said that in the face of the Civilization Trial, having someone trustworthy to rely on was extremely valuable. In such a crisis, being a ruler was not a goal everyone strived for; on the contrary, the immense pressure that came with it was enough to make the majority steer clear of it! A single slip could mean a total loss, rendering even great power meaningless. Shen Hao paid attention to everyone and, knowing that confidence was burgeoning within them, subtly nodded in his heart. Confidence was one of the most important forces when facing a Trial. With confidence comes courage. And this was what he, as the cheat owner, ought to bring to the entire civilization. Shen Hao refrained from saying more; the rising confidence needed no further encouragement. He simply began to detail the key intelligence concerning the Trial with a grave voice. The most dangerous aspects about the Ancient God lie in the three areas of Level, Status, and Favoured, where Level goes without saying. At the Extraordinary Fifth Stage, you can imagine. The Fifth Stage! Everyone felt a heavier sense of emotion once more. Indeed, one could imagine. At the Extraordinary Level, each stage represented a completely different world. The President might be able to fight across stages, but even the Empress of Great Yan, despite her Golden Legendary Talent, could not achieve this! This revealed the significance of the Extraordinary Level. In truth, not to mention major stages, even each minor level within a smaller stage maintained substantial differences. And their enemy was not just one stage stronger than them but two! It was the true difference between heaven and earth, the chasm between Divine and Mortal! As for Status, Shen Hao paused for a moment before elaborating, Status is different from Level. If Level is likened to an official rank, Status would be equivalent to nobility. Perhaps those of lower status have higher ranks and are stronger, but those of higher status can use their superior positions to influence those below them. Take the Life Mother Tree, for example; Its Status is superior to most life forms on the Mother Planet, hence Its power can influence the majority, enabling faster, healthier, and stronger growth. The Ancient God is the same; Its power affects all creatures. Those Dimensional Creatures are actually beings from this universe that have been transformed by the Ancient God Power. Shen Hao waved his hand, projecting some images. These were scenes he had obtained from the Basic Information Library. Seeing intelligent beings rapidly transform into terrifying Dimensional Creatures, even the strong ones becoming insane, chilled everyone to the bone. Despite only simple scenes, the discomfort they felt was profound. Stomachs churned, emotions tumbled. Only when a gentle power flowed from the Imprint on the back of their hands did these feelings instantly subside. Yet, even so, the contents of the images left everyone terrified. It was truly horrifying. They hadnt even faced the enemy directly, and merely the influence of this negligible power could lead to the destruction of millions! And that was a destruction amid madness and distortion! Even more dreadful than the last Trial, you didnt need to wait for death, this power could turn companions and loved ones into fearsome enemies! No wonder this was the doomsday of the entire universe! Is there a way to prevent this influence? a councilor couldnt help but ask. If it was irresistible, it would be an unthinkably profound despair, and one couldnt even imagine any possibility of surviving the Trial. High Status inevitably affects those with lower Status, maybe it can be reduced but not eliminated. However Shen Hao paused for a moment, still citing the Life Mother Tree as an example, The Life Mother Tree can influence most of the fauna and flora on this planet but it cannot affect the Phoenix Chicken because it is equivalent to being a Favoured of the Phoenix with a Status actually no weaker than Its own. With that said, people suddenly understood. Indeed, the power of the Life Mother Tree didnt affect just plants; it had an impact on animals too. But, it was of little use on the Phoenix Chicken. They had previously thought it was because the quality of the Phoenix Chicken was too high, but now it seems that it can also be explained by status. Although inherently limited and lacking intelligence or potential for growth, the status of the Phoenix Chicken is indeed not lower than that of the Life Mother Tree! If thats the case the Presidents power can influence all beings, even the Life Mother Tree is subject to the Presidents control! All of a sudden, the group, vaguely aware of something, looked at Shen Hao with an eager gaze. After witnessing the terror of the Ancient God, they desperately needed confidence. Thats right, Shen Hao nodded in acknowledgment, My Mythical Talent indeed elevated my status to a very definite level. I can say with certainty that the status of an Ancient God cant compare to mine, and Their power cant affect me, nor can it easily affect those under my protection. It was indeed the case! Everyone showed a look of surprise. They understood why the President had given each one of them an Imprint right from the start. It was a form of protection, to prevent them, the management, from becoming insane like those strong beings in the images under the influence of an Ancient God. This alone gave them a significant advantage! Indeed, they still had to rely on the President! However, my current power may not be enough to protect everyone, said Shen Hao again, Protection also consumes my power. Even with a higher status, the influence of levels cannot be ignored. Well probably have to wait until I reach the Extraordinary Fourth Stage before I can protect the entire Human Civilization, even the Affiliated Civilizations. This information had to be shared, as a warning. After all, apart from special information, the intelligence Shen Hao gathered was only from the Basic Information Library. He could not be certain when the disaster would fully spread to Human Civilization. He had to be cautious until he reached Level 31. The various legislators also understood Shen Haos implication, each with a solemn expression. The situation remained grave, yet it was much better than they had anticipated. The third difficultyFavoured, Shen Hao reached this point and suddenly fell silent. Actually, there was no need to elaborate on this point. The strength of Dimensional Creatures was evident. What was worse, their numbers were not small either. Without considering the number of Dimensional Creatures in Dimension Space, just the sheer number of beings in the universe was innumerable! The Civilization Trial seems to take delight in turning friends into enemies, or in expansive proliferation. This had been the case for three consecutive Trials. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The vast number of adversaries, sometimes even more than powerful enemies, could be more despair-inducing. We cant do much about the first two problems for the time being, but for the last one, we must prepare, said Shen Hao, narrowing his eyes slightly, We need to understand Dimensional Creatures better, to understand Spiritual Energy more. This knowledge, the technical reserves of the native civilizations, is indispensable. We cant keep to ourselves anymore; we must delve into the universe. Yes, this was actually the focus of todays meeting. The key to overcoming the market Trial lies in development. The rate of development must outpace the worsening of the Trial, especially in the field of Spiritual Ability. This was both their enemy and their opportunity. The might of Spiritual Energy was undeniable, as was the danger. Unlike previous Trials, if they find the right opportunity, the enemy could also become nourishment! Everyone took note, pondering over this. Anyway, knowing the upcoming situation and what needed to be done next always brought more reassurance. Afterwards, Shen Hao shared some important intelligence about Spiritual Energy. What was obtained from the Basic Information Library was naturally not just images. Ordinary Dimensional Creatures act on instinct, posing little harm. But as the Ancient God awakens, their hunting urges will grow more ferocious. Powerful Spiritual Energy will attract mutated Dimensional Creatures, like the creatures themselves, or powerful Spiritual Ability Users. The first to be affected by status will be those powerful Spiritual Ability Users, while the weak serve more as food. Ordinary non-Spiritual Ability beings wont be too affected at the start. Spiritual Power Technology is important. With the status of these Ancient Gods, they cant affect inanimate objects too much. As intelligence about the Trial continued to be disclosed, the legislators began to discuss in detail. Knowing the intelligence had another benefit: they no longer needed to waste time. They could act with a purpose. And the most pressing matter at hand was to acquire relevant technology from the indigenous civilizations. Fortunately, there was one not so powerful nearby. But speed was essential. The attack on the Black Silver Fleet by those Dimensional Creatures was most likely drawn by the creature that had been captured; it was one of the rewards they received after being hired. Yet, in the Yodora Kingdom, there were still several more! As a matter of fact, just the day after the meeting ended, the Black Silver Fleet received a communication from Yodora. Chapter 253 - 247: Find a New Backer Chapter 253: Chapter 247: Find a New Backer Abandon your current mission and return to the kingdom immediately; dimensional creatures have appeared here again. A creature that looked somewhat like a seahorse appeared on the communication channel, clearly a Yodora person. The seriousness in the conveyed voice was evident, and the number is even greater, likely due to an oversight in your previous mission. It must be said that there are a great many non-humanoid species in this universe. Some experts speculate that this is very likely related to the presence of Ancient Gods. Ancient Gods themselves are genuine non-humans, their appearance and cognitive abilities completely different from humans. Under the influence of the Ancient Gods, the emergence of many non-human intelligent life forms is quite normal. Confronted with the statement of the Yodora official, Gong Man walked up with a helpless expression on his face. Honored Prince Bent, he evidently recognized the other, then pointed to the bracelet on his neck, As you can see, I have been captured. You should not have sent me to investigate this powerful civilization. ... Prince named Bent obviously hadnt anticipated this situation. His gaze finally settled on the beings standing to the left and right of Gong. Previously he had thought them Gongs subordinates, but now it was clear these two were Gongs guards. The civilization that suddenly appeared near their Yodora Kingdom was so powerful? He was well aware of the strength of the Black Silver Mercenary Group! The others were manageable, but the leader of the Black Silver Mercenary Group, Gong, possessed at least the perception ability of the middle three layers, with an extremely strong intuition for danger. Gong might be defeated, but death was hardly possible for him, let alone capture! Thinking of the situation back home, Sadness arose in Yodoras heart. If the Life Empire had not fallen apart, their Yodora Kingdom would have been so mighty; such a situation with an unknown civilization appearing nearby would not have required hiring mercenaries to investigate but merely sending a message to inquire. But now, the entire kingdom was in a state of panic. Especially after losing the garrison legions of the Life Empire. Their own modest strength was at most sufficient to deter a mercenary group like Black Silver, hardly enough to commit to a battle. Now with dimensional life wreaking havoc internally and a powerful unknown civilization appearing externally. One misstep, and the Yodora Kingdom could perish along with the Life Empire! Please forgive our intrusion, Prince Bent finally said gravely, bowing deeply in accordance with Yodora etiquette, We only wished to understand our new neighbors; there was absolutely no ill intent! A single sentence had put the Yodora Kingdom in an even lower position. But that was unavoidable. Even if he hadnt done so, the plight of Yodora Kingdom was well known. It could be said that most civilizations affiliated with the Life Empire were in the same state; the Life Empire would send troops to garrison, hence the combat strength of local troops was evident, and nobody had anticipated that such a formidable Life Empire could disintegrate so rapidly. All the garrison troops had been withdrawn, and their type of affiliated kingdom was essentially abandoned. Facing a neighbor that could easily capture the Black Silver Mercenary Group, they really couldnt muster much defiance. Human civilization had clearly anticipated this situation. I wonder if the Yodora Kingdom has considered seeking a new patron? the envoy from Human Civilization stepped forward and spoke bluntly. Prince Bents eyes clearly lit up. As you can see, we encountered a dimensional vortex and were suddenly transported here, left with just a few planets, the envoy stated directly following instructions from above, We need many resources, and although the Yodora Kingdom is small, its economic development is fairly solid; in return, we can provide a garrison to help you fend off dimensional beings or other civilization threats. Mutual needs! In such a situation, there was indeed no need for any beating around the bush. In this world, occurrences like entire solar systems suddenly transporting along with some planets are rare natural phenomena. Called dimensional vortexes. They are large-scale, uncontrollable jump phenomena. Human civilization merely needed to exploit this phenomenon. After hearing this proposal, Prince Bent only hesitated for a brief moment before quickly responding, If thats the case, I can represent the Yodora Kingdom in accepting this offer. Yes, there was nothing to hesitate about. The other party making such an offer clearly had absolute confidence in their military strength. If they had no confidence, the troops they sent, if not strong enough, could hardly have deterred them. Similarly. Since they had such confidence, the Yodora Kingdom had little resistance to offer. In the currently emerging chaos of the stellar order, relations between forces had become simpler, ultimately dependent only on strength. More soThe Yodora Kingdom was not without its bargaining chips. Since the other party did not opt for direct assault and occupation, this might be an opportunity! Thus, the initial agreement was reached as smoothly as anticipated. First, send the special operations force, I will personally deliver them, Shen Hao said, The spaceships modifications also need to be expedited. The current Human Civilization lacked sufficient jump engines and related technology. However, the jump engines obtained from the Black Silver fleet could initially be utilized. These jump engines were produced modularly and could be freely assembled. In fact, assembling spaceships in this star system was like assembling cars in the past human civilizationit required some technical skills but was not exaggerated. With the current technological accumulation of human civilization, it was effortless. They could even redesign warships based on the parameters of these jump engines and manufacture them in a short period. They just needed to wait a little longer. This was also one of the reasons for the relatively conciliatory nature of human civilization. The first batch of strong individuals to be sent was quickly determined. Many elites eagerly signed up, and even Qiuyue responded actively, but after careful consideration, Shen Hao dispatched two numbered special operation teams. The first team was the Snow Wolf Battalion, consisting of three thousand members, led personally by Yang Jun as the battalion commander. All members were above Level 17, including forty who had reached the third stage, and ten were direct subordinates of Shen Hao. Their strength was undoubtedly among the top few in the elite forces of present human civilization. The other battalion was named Yanshi Team. Clearly, it was led by Chen Sihui. This battalion, in fact, was not merely a combat unit but also a research team. The members levels werent high, and their number was not large, only about a thousand, but most were involved in the production and research of weapons equipment, who were also powerful combatants. Their equipment was highly sophisticated and extremely powerful. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The reason for dispatching this unit was not for battle but to better study the technologies related to spiritual energy. After all, in this world, the primary application of spiritual energy was not for civilian use. But for combat! It ultimately was a type of extraordinary energy designed for battle. In this scenario, Chen Sihui was indeed specialized in the field. Once the personnel were selected and the timings coordinated, Shen Hao directly raised his scepter, transforming these four thousand individuals into a beam of light that directly crossed through space! Meanwhile, on a planet of Yodora named Deandre, Prince Bent quietly waited with a group of soldiers wearing white war armor. Standing by his side was the strongest individual in the Yodora Kingdom. The Kingdoms Knight CommanderReith. Similar in appearance to a seahorse, but Reiths physique clearly surpassed other Yodora People by several times, his body filled with formidable spiritual energy, carrying immense deterrent power. Reiths spiritual ability talent was also mighty, ranked at the fifth layer among the twelve levels of talent. Also the Middle Three Layers. It was because of his presence that the Yodora Kingdom dared to employ mercenary groups; otherwise, they would have to beware of the mercenaries turning against them. After all, in this universe, mercenary groups could be trading groups but also cosmic pirates. Reith, Prince Bent spoke, when the advanced forces of human civilization arrive, you will be the one to receive them. You need to showcase your strength and observe their performance. Yes, Your Highness, Reith clearly understood. Being a Yodora Person, he had been trained by the Yodora Kingdom from an early age, especially after awakening his powerful talents, and his loyalty to the Yodora Kingdom was extremely high. He clearly knew his greatest use. That was deterrence! He didnt need to truly step onto the battlefield, face the enemy, but he must offer deterrence. It could even be said that in the current situation, his power of deterrence determined how many options and how much dignity the Yodora Kingdom still held. Reith quietly looked up at the sky. If things went as expected, the spaceships of human civilization would soon jump to outer space and then arrive before them. This was actually quite an impolite act. Normally, they should jump to a distance far from the planet and then arrive at the planet under the escort of their spaceships. But the other party had requested that they wait directly on the planet, meaning they had to completely open up all space defenses. Human civilization, I have never heard of this name, nor can it be researched, Reith finally spoke. Hmm, I suspect its just a fake name, said Prince Bent, looking somewhat worried, but his gaze involuntarily glanced behind him for a moment. It was just a fleeting glance. Apart from Reith, no one noticed. But this glance reassured Reith. Yes, the Yodora Kingdom might appear very weak now, but they had been an affiliated kingdom of the Life Empire for a full thousand years! How could they not have any trump card! If the other party really thought they could oppress them at will, even swallow them, they would certainly break a tooth. Chapter 254 - 248: The Tribute Is Ready Chapter 254: Chapter 248: The Tribute Is Ready It was in the brief moment when Prince Bents heart had stilled that his pupils suddenly contracted. Beside him, Reith also sensed something. The next moment Boom! A massive column of light, carrying an indescribable suppression, thunderously descended before them. In that instant, Prince Bent, including Reith and even the carefully selected Guard of Honor, all subconsciously knelt to the ground. Without exception! ... Prince Bent didnt even understand what had happened, as if some grand presence had arrived! Only when the column of light disappeared did the feeling gradually fade. But it didnt completely disperse; rather, it clearly lingered on the ground before them, proving to everyone that what had happened was no illusion. Under these circumstances, all of Prince Bents preparations, all his predictions, were destroyed in an instant. He somewhat blankly raised his head, seemingly unable to come back to his senses. Until he saw individuals dressed in uniform, standing in orderly ranks, emanating an astonishing presence! Yes, even to the naked eye, his Yodora Kingdoms national guard, cultivated at great cost, was completely overshadowed! There was simply no comparison. This was actually the effect of a military formation. At this moment, military formations had become a compulsory course for armies of Human Civilization, and had been profoundly studied. In the past five and a half years, various reforms had been made, including those that directly suppressed enemies with military presence, and the effects were significant. Formations consisting of hundreds of Level 17 or higher soldiers could, in terms of presence, completely overpower a third-stage powerhouse. And knowing his mission, General Yang Jun naturally did not hold back. He directly suppressed them with power! In some ways, this was also a characteristic that extended from Shen Hao. General Yang Jun easily found Prince Bent, who was still kneeling on the ground. Although to humans, all Yodora People appear quite similar, their clothing had very clear distinctions. I am the supreme commander of the forces stationed in the Yodora Kingdom, General Yang Jun, Yang Jun stepped forward, his voice steady, Reports say that the Yodora Kingdom is under attack by dimensional life forms? Tell me the exact location and arrange for a spaceship to take us there. Now? Prince Bent clearly hesitated. He had now fully regained his senses, half nervous and half excited. Nervous because the strength of this civilization seemed far beyond his expectations; just this scene alone was beyond anything anticipated. It was even to the point where betting all he had might still not be enough to compete! Firstly, they hadnt used a spaceship! This meant it was some kind of powerful Spiritual Ability Equipment, or a Spiritual Ability Talent! If it was the former, it would be better; if it was the latter Moreover, the feeling of suppression when the light column appeared still lingered, making his entire heart quiver, having never felt such powerful aura before. However, he was also excited because of the other partys strength. The Yodora Civilization indeed desperately needed a new powerful ally! As long as the other partys appetite wasnt bigger than that of the Life Empire, no, even if it were somewhat larger, it would still be acceptable. Respected General Yang Jun, Prince Bent even maintained a kneeling position, The prince has already prepared a lavish banquet and gifts for you. Having come from afar, why not rest for a moment No need! General Yang Jun interrupted him, his voice stern, We are a civilization that values efficiency, and efficiency means life. Banquets are pointless wastage to us. Take us to address your issue, right now! This was also according to the arrangement of the Analysis Department. Shen Hao nodded his approval. And this was no lie. Even if the culture of the previous human civilization hadnt valued efficiency like this, at least in this trial, it must do so. They already knew what the trial was, who the enemy was, there was no more time to waste. Efficiency must be increased! Yes, Prince Bent responded gravely. This style was completely different from that of the Life Empire. The Life Empire would even use the dumbest methods, consuming a vast amount of time and resources, all for a research result that wasnt important. Prince Bent also reminded himself internally. The backing from now on was different; heincluding the entire Yodora Kingdommust change. Its just about efficiency. Prince Bent quickly gave orders to dispatch a spaceship, granting full authority for direct jump! This series of actions also made General Yang Jun nod internally. According to the reports from Black Silver, Prince Bent, though currently only a prince, already had a status no less than that of the king. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He was already one of the highest-status princes of Yodora Kingdom, for his Spiritual Ability Talent had reached the fourth level, essentially securing his position as the next king. And now, with the nation in poor condition, the current king already thought of abdicating, essentially delegating authority to him. In this universe, a Spiritual Ability Talent represented potential, even status. This aspect did comply with a world order dominated by the transcendent. However, the aura and strength displayed by Yang Jun and his men, although exciting Prince Bent and other Yodora People like Reith, made certain individuals very unhappy. Right behind Prince Bent, someone within the Kings personal guard sent all the details of the current situation and their feelings to a certain place. Chapter 255 - 248: The Tribute Is Ready_2 Chapter 255: Chapter 248: The Tribute Is Ready_2 This was a highly advanced laboratory. There, one could see various expensive Spiritual Ability Equipment, and even some tissues of Dimensional Creatures, and other strangely shaped beings. A masculine creature with human-like features, red skin, and red hair was sitting under the suspended main seat, feeling extremely displeased. Human Civilization, I have never heard of it, his hair curled around a vial of potion, which he then brought to his mouth and swallowed greedily. General Gerson, below the main seat stood several people, one of whom looked a lot like Gerson but had blue skin and spoke with some concern, If they really are powerful, the Yodora Kingdom might fully tilt towards them, which would be disadvantageous for us; they might even betray us. Gerson remained silent. ... As a Level 7 researcher of the Life Empire, he had never imagined that he would one day be reduced to such a state. Yes, this man, including this entire laboratory, was actually a research facility left here by the Life Empire. After a problem had emerged within the Empire, a recall order had been issued, commanding all stationed military personnel and researchers to return to the Empire with all important equipment and results. Most people followed the order, but there were a few exceptions. Gerson and the people currently with him were among them. Gerson, who came from no ordinary background, had received through his own channels the news that a serious problem had occurred at the top level of the Empire, and the fragmentation was irreversible. That recall order was actually prepared by the upper middle tier of the Empire to loot the Empires legacy. Once returned, they would have fallen into a chaotic and dangerous situation. Gerson would never allow his research results and this incredibly valuable laboratory to fall into others hands. Therefore, he faked his own death, defying the order. Luckily, he had guessed right. The Life Empire no longer had the ability to send anyone to verify, and he could stay here and continue his research! Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But now, a new danger had emerged. No one can interfere with our research. Gerson again used his hair to curl up a vial of potion and guzzled it down, his hair and skin seemingly emitting a crimson flush, then, with the residue of the potion still at the corners of his mouth, he intensified his voice. No one! At that moment, Yang Jun and his companions had already boarded the spaceship. Colored predominantly in white with red and blue accents, the exterior of the spaceship looked exquisitely luxurious and spotlessly clean, and even featured some dazzling lights. This was indeed the Kings exclusive spaceship of the Yodora Kingdom! In order to show his regard for Human Civilization, Prince Bent had dispatched it along with the entire royal exclusive ceremonial fleet. Yang Jun, for his part, was indifferent, but Chen Sihui did show some interest. She could clearly feel a hint of Spiritual Energy flowing through the spaceship. This was not merely a spaceship; it was Spiritual Ability Equipment! The price was steep. The characteristics of Spiritual Energy in this world were quite simple, although its activity brought certain variability, it was not easy to manipulate. This made it difficult to have what are called Magic or other purely Transcendent techniques. This was also one of the reasons why Spiritual Ability Talent was so importantSpiritual Ability Talent was the main means of combat for Spiritual Ability Users. However, aside from this, the technology field had also applied Spiritual Energy to some extent. That was the Spiritual Ability Equipment. There were usually two modes, external and implant. The arm of the Black Silver Commander Gong was an implant type. Chen Sihui had naturally conducted research on it. The technology involved had simple parts as well as complex parts. The simple part was nerve connectivity. This technology would start appearing at White Mall at the seventh and eighth levels, and this arm at its peak would only be Level 17 or 18. But when it comes to Spiritual Energy, its not so simple. Chen Sihui could only comprehend abilities like the one that concentrates Spiritual Energy into powerful bullets to be fired. Another ability, one that could expand the Gongs Spiritual Ability Talent, was not that simple. It required at least a twentieth level, or even close to a Level 30 technical level. This world had long been researching Spiritual Power, and without finding a systematic technology and knowledge, merely relying on their own study, they couldnt catch up in a short time. At this moment, the Spiritual Power Technology on this spaceship had also caught Chen Sihuis attention and even a brief study revealed to her the area of technological application. Prevention of Dimensional Creatures intrusion. Ordinary Dimensional Creatures could ignore the sturdy outer shell of a spaceship and directly appear inside, moving freely as if in another dimension. But these spaceships were not so easily breached. This undoubtedly greatly ensured the safety of the personnel inside the spaceship. Really nice, Chen Sihui was a bit obsessed; as her fingers touched it, Spiritual Power transformed into threads of silk strings spreading continuously to explore. Such technology had a wide application in the prevention of Dimensional Creatures! It needed to be mastered quickly! Meanwhile, although Yang Jun had little interest in the spaceship and its technology, he was doing what he should. He was inquiring about specific intelligence on the battlefield. The Life Planet threatened by Dimensional Creatures is called Vera. It is the fifth Life Planet of our Yodora Civilization with a population of 1.3 billion, Prince Bent happily shared all the intelligence, Dimensional Creatures also appeared there before. There were five in total. Dimensional Creatures do not hunt life forms haphazardly, but once they find a place with a large amount of life, they tend to stay long. We had previously hired the Black Silver Mercenary Group to eliminate these five, but just three days ago, over fifteen appeared in succession. This actually wasnt ordinary. Although Dimensional Creatures were numerous, they were scattered across the universe, and the probability of their appearance was not considered high. Even if they appeared occasionally, solving the issue would end it. The probability of them reappearing was even lower. But now it was so. Prince Bent felt they were really unlucky. Consecutive attacks by Dimensional Creatures had caused them considerable damage, especially in the commercial sectors. The Yodora Kingdom was not prominent militarily, but its economic strength was actually very strong. It had always been prospering and had cooperative relationships with some large business syndicates. However, if there were internal instability or an inability to deal with the threat of Dimensional Creatures, that would undoubtedly deter many investors. No one wanted their investments to be easily devastated by Dimensional Creatures. Just now, some ongoing projects had already been halted, so they needed to solve the problem quickly. Not just the Black Silver Mercenary Group, Prince Bent even continued to hire three other mercenary groups with good strength and reputation. However, in his view now, those hires could be canceled. With the strength of this army before him, solving the issue of a dozen or so Dimensional Creatures would surely be very easy. Prince Bent did not have Perception System Talent Ability, but some under his command did. He had specifically inquired just now. The conclusion was powerfully beyond the Perception limit, at least a Level 5 Talent Ability, or possibly even from the Top Three Layers! The Top Three Layers! If they truly joined their Kingdom, Prince Bent could even abdicate the throne! Because that would bring them even greater benefits! Even in the past, the Life Empire had only sent a Spiritual Ability User with a Talent Ability from the Sixth Layer to stay! One could only imagine, a civilization that could easily capture a Black Silver Commander with a Perception System and Level 5 Talent Ability was absolutely powerful! General Yang Jun, Prince Bent even took the initiative to say, According to the pact, we will provide your side with various goods. Even if we dont have them, we will purchase them from other places. I have already prepared a list, and your side may choose first. Yes, the crisis was not yet resolved, but the gifts were already prepared. This was efficiency! In terms of being an Affiliated Kingdom, they had thousands of years of experience! Chapter 256 - 249: What Kind of Power Is This? Chapter 256: Chapter 249: What Kind of Power Is This? Seeing this list, even Yang Jun was momentarily taken aback. It was a bit too enthusiastic. He was not entirely unfamiliar with the kingdoms situation, but his impression undoubtedly deepened at this moment. It seemed that power was indeed respected in this universe. I must show our style in a while, Yang Jun confirmed in his mind, yet he remained impassive, speaking in a deep voice, I am not in charge of these affairs, you can contact us, and there will definitely be someone responsible. Understood, Prince Bent put away the list right away. ... He was well aware that the person before him was not in charge of these matters. But as the General directly stationed in their civilization, it was essential to show him the sincerity of the Yodora Kingdom. After all, they had plenty of experience in how to be an affiliated kingdom. The journey was not filled with much conversation. Yang Jun maintained a businesslike attitude, focusing solely on understanding the battlefield intelligence, and Prince Bent and the others were very cooperative. They had discerned some of Yang Juns personality traits and were naturally overjoyed. This human civilization really played by the rules! Playing by the rules was the best way to go! Even the Life Empire sometimes did not play by the rules, which had cost them a lot. At this moment, Yang Jun was fully immersed in the battle that was about to unfold. In his opinion, this battle should be a one-sided crushing victory, not to mention casualtiesideally, there would be no injuries at all. Planet Vera was a medium-sized life planet that had been contracted out for production by a company five hundred years ago. Yes, this life planet was artificially produced. Natural life planets were not that common, and most civilizations preferred to create new life planets near their mother planets. After all, producing a life planet was a massive engineering task, but the technology involved was not exaggerated; there were even companies that specialized in producing life planets. Moreover, the planet was also an industrial planet, with its billions of inhabitants all engaged in industrial production, where numerous production lines existed. This also revealed the kingdoms pure level of technological prowess, which was high, but had not developed towards automation, unable to break free from manual labor. Yang Jun committed all these details to memory. It was at this moment that they reached their destination! Before even getting close, Yang Jun felt a strong and unique presence, unmistakably that of dimensional creatures! This kind of presence left a deeply impressive mark on a person; it was a very primal, chaotic sensation. It was clear to feel that these beings were not ordinary creatures in the traditional sensethey were drastically different from themselves. One, two Yang Jun silently counted. Your information is wrong. Its not fifteen, but sixteen. Prince Bents large eyes contracted sharply. Sixteen? How could there be errors in this kind of information? He immediately turned his head to look at Reith. General Yang Jun, Reith said, our reconnaissance indeed reported fifteen, with no additional creatures reported. Its not your fault; the remaining one is very elusive, seemingly possessing some unique spiritual ability talent, Yang Jun said. Unlike spiritual ability users, they naturally had their own detection methods, and among his Snow Wolf Battalion, there were possessors of investigation talent at the Blue Elite Level. With just this statement, both Reith and Prince Bent were somewhat shocked. Dimensional creatures with spiritual ability talent? Their emotions surged in an instant. Mostly, it was panic. Ordinary dimensional creatures did not possess spiritual ability talent; apart from having strong life force, their destructive power wasnt considered high. However, once they had spiritual ability talent, it was a completely different story. They would become extremely terrifying. Even the hidden-type dimensional creatures were the sametheir power was something that most spiritual ability talents would not wish to face. Therefore, Prince Bent began to panic, fearing that the general from human civilization would give up. No need to worry, Yang Jun seemed to perceive Prince Bents concern and stood up directly, Whether there is a spiritual ability talent or not makes little difference to us, but incorrect intelligence still requires you to pay a certain economic price. Yes, please rest assured, Prince Bent breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the issue could be resolved with money, it wasnt a problem. Much better than being destroyed by dimensional creatures. Besides, his heart was also profoundly shaken. From Yang Juns reaction, everyone could sense a strong confidence. It couldnt be, truly an Upper Three Classes spiritual ability talent. Prince Bent considered this possibility, and his heart surged with a hint of excitement. Looking forward to the upcoming battle. The next moment, the spaceships hatch opened directly in mid-air, and all the human soldiers stood up, their presence coalescing into one, with restrained sharpness. Only those, like Reith, who were in close proximity, could feel a pain as if their entire body and soul were being torn apart. And below the spaceship, everything was in full view. There lay a vast industrial area, where one could even see the semi-finished products of some large spaceships. However, at this moment, a dozen or so dimensionally distorted creatures roamed incessantly, swaying through the iron forest. Panic-stricken Yodora People were trying to escape in all directions, yet they still couldnt avoid becoming food for the dimensional creatures. These Yodora People had not been evacuated; in fact, they were deliberately left behind. Dimensional creatures rarely appeared, but once they found a place with a large amount of food, they seldom left. Therefore, to keep these dimensional creatures in this area and minimize the cost, making certain sacrifices was necessary. Thousands of years ago, many civilizations that had not yet left their mother planet would choose to offer sacrifices to stabilize a dimensional creature, to avoid having their entire civilization destroyed. Thus, although the scene before their eyes seemed cruel, neither Prince Bent nor Reith felt much emotional turmoil. Ordinary people who couldnt awaken Spiritual Ability Talent and Spiritual Ability Users who could, always existed on different levels. Yang Jun didnt waste any words. He jumped down from the high sky, followed by warrior after warrior, as the military formation fully unfolded. This was a combat formationa Sword Formation! Draw swords! With just one command, the clanging of metal filled the air. A mere motion of drawing swords, and countless sword lights surged forth in an instant! In a single confrontation, a dimensional creature was turned into mince without any chance to fight back. A rich Spiritual Energy rose up. Reith and the others standing behind were stunned. What kind of power is this? Prince Bent couldnt help but look to Reith, seeking an answer from the strongest man in the kingdom, Is it a Spiritual Ability Weapon, or Spiritual Ability Talent? How do I feel that all these three thousand people have the same technique? I dont know, I cant tell either, Reith shook his head, his eyes filled with shock and confusion. Their power, it seems to be converging together? The properties of the Spiritual Energy have also changed. Maybe its some special weapon. The Snow Wolf Battalion led by Yang Jun was mainly composed of Cultivators. Although Spiritual Power and Spiritual Energy shared some similarities, they were still fundamentally different. However, Spiritual Energy could also manifest different properties due to varying Spiritual Ability Talents. In this universe, there was a widely known saying. In the realm of Spiritual Energy, nothing is impossible! In such a case, naturally, no one thought that these people possessed powers from beyond this universe. Nonetheless, the shock was still inevitable. The sight utterly surpassed their comprehension and also displayed terrifying combat effectiveness. In just the short moment they were stunned, another five dimensional creatures were also sliced to pieces. Searching for the core? No need! The entire battalion was like a tornado composed of countless blades, moving with incredible speed! Wherever they went, dimensional creatures were shattered, with no chance even to escape! At this rate, it would only take an hour to eliminate all the dimensional creatures, and that was only because the scattered creatures necessitated some movement time! Neither Prince Bent nor Reith had ever witnessed such power, and the key lied in the fact that the Spiritual Ability Users levels were not so exaggeratedly strong. Spiritual Ability Talent, this is definitely Upper Three Classes Spiritual Ability Talent! Prince Bent was aflame with excitement! Upper Three Classes, even if it cost their entire kingdom, what of it? However, limited by what Prince Bent and Reith and others could see, at that very moment, Gerson, inside the Life Empire Laboratory, had a completely different experience! This is a never-before-seen evolution technique of Spiritual Energy! Gerson was almost pressing against the projection screen in front of him, his tone so fervent it bordered on madness, Incredible, what does this complex flow of Spiritual Energy mean? Everyone is connected as one! And this energy attack, its conducted without any devices to assist, at the very least it equates to the effect of a three-layer talent! Few knew that Planet Vera was actually one of the Life Empire Laboratorys experimental sites for researching Spiritual Energy. The other identity of those workers was as test subjects. Thats why they attracted dimensional creatures. But for this reason, there were corresponding sensor devices there. To an expert in Spiritual Energy like Gerson, the appearance of the military formation and sword lights simply shattered his understanding of Spiritual Energy. This power, one might not even know if it should still be called Spiritual Energy! It was like suddenly witnessing a miracle! Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And it wasnt just he who felt this way; his assistants were in a similar state of shock. We must get these people, we must! They are too powerful! This must be a blessing from the Emperor to us! Dont be foolish, the Emperor has long fallen, and the Life Empire is no more. This is clearly our chance! Dont hesitate anymore, activate No.3䡱 Exactly, even if they all die, it doesnt matter, their corpses are still useful, and theres still their civilization! . Chapter 257 - 250: Effortlessly Captured Alive! Chapter 257: Chapter 250: Effortlessly Captured Alive! It was evident that the performance of Yang Jun and his team had greatly stimulated these people. Yet even so, they were still confident in resolving the issue. Technology, in most cases, is on par with strength! In his frenzy, Gerson made a decision and activated their trump card! The next moment, a box hidden inside one of the Dimensional Creatures activated. At this time, Yang Jun and the others were still unaware of what was happening and were quickly dealing with the remaining Dimensional Creatures. ... They had already dealt with the twelfth one! It wasnt that the Dimensional Creatures didnt resist; on the contrary, they were extremely aggressive. However, without Spiritual Ability Talent, their only means of attack were their tentacles. All the tentacles were slaughtered by an invisible Sword Light before they could even get close to the army formation! The Sword Formation was both offensive and defensive. It played the role of attacking and breaking through on the battlefield! In reality, even if they did manage to breach the army formation, it would not be possible to harm anyone. So far, Yang Jun hadnt used his own Talent and profession. His Talent had already been upgraded to Purple Epic. It was for Unbreakable Golden Body! Breaking through was not easy at all! However, Yang Jun hadnt noticed anything, but Chen Sihui, who was overseeing the formation above, keenly sensed the change. That special Dimensional Creature has disappeared, she quickly reported, and the next moment she took out a bell. She shook it. But it did not make any sound! This was a Purple Epic Magic Treasure, not meant for combat, but for search. In Chen Sihuis perception, that Dimensional Creature, which originally had a stealth function, appeared again. But its transformation was surprising even to Chen Sihui. Is this metamorphosis? The metamorphosis she referred to was not psychological but a biological term that describes morphological changes during the growth process of plants and animals. At this moment, the transformation that this Dimensional Creature was undergoing was indeed metamorphosis. Originally, Dimensional Creatures looked like giant single-celled organisms with variable shapes and appearances that could change at will, typically resembling cell shapes. However, this Dimensional Creature was different. Its originally soft and variable form quickly hardened, scales appeared, and limbs began to extend. In a short time, it transformed from a Dimensional Creature without natural biological shape towards a reptilian trend! More importantly, its stealth capabilities and momentum were increasing at an alarming rate! The next moment, its figure even disappeared from the spot in an instant and reappeared in front of a pile of Dimensional Creature carcasses. Countless small tongues burst out from its big mouth, and in an instant, it devoured all the Spiritual Energy along with the carcasses. Then, its aura visibly grew at an impressive speed. Again in an instant, it appeared at the next pile of carcasses. The whole process, only Chen Sihui, who was holding the Treasure, could see clearly. For the rest, it just seemed like piles and piles of trophies rapidly disappearing into thin air. Prince Bent and Reith didnt know what was happening, only feeling a huge danger. General Chen Sihui! Prince Bent looked at Chen Sihui somewhat fearfully. Dont worry! Chen Sihuis eyes were getting brighter, and she was not too worried emotionally. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even, there was a hint of excitement. For no other reason, the level of this metamorphosed Dimensional Creature was increasing rapidly. If it were originally only at Level 22, it had now been raised to Level 25! Theoretically, this wasnt possible just by devouring some carcasses of its kind, which were only at Levels 21 or 22. Clearly, there were still many secrets to Spiritual Energy. But just this scene alone, there was another clear way to exploit the system. Grinding points! Yes, it was grinding points! For most civilizations or troops, which is more troublesome? A single Level 25 Dimensional Creature or a dozen Level 21 or 22 Dimensional Creatures? Without a doubt, it was the former! But for Human Civilization, it was the latter that was more troublesome! In high-end combat strength, Human Civilization would not fear any enemy! Even the Ancient Gods were only temporarily stronger; no one doubted the Presidents future. At this moment, Chen Sihui had already informed Yang Jun of the change and shared the information. A Level 25 Dimensional Life with a stealth talent could not hide in front of Level 24 Purple Epic Investigation Equipment! See if we can capture it alive, I want to study it, Chen Sihui even said, Besides, it had to metamorphose at this particular time, there must be a reason behind it, and if we can find out, it will greatly aid our grinding points! Understood, Yang Jun replied. Meeting Chen Sihuis research requirements while ensuring the mission was also one of his tasks. Chen Sihui and Yang Juns conversations were encrypted using special equipment, and Prince Bent and Reith had no idea. Although they were somewhat comforted by Chen Sihuis responses, they remained tense, watching the area below closely. After all, it was a Dimensional Creature with Spiritual Ability Talent! Dimensional creatures of ordinary nature are a completely different concept! At that moment, countless invisible attacks suddenly burst into the Sword Formation, colliding violently with numerous sword lights in the unseen, generating shockwaves that swept through and instantly destroyed large stretches of buildings. Prince Bent couldnt help but exclaim aloud! Even now, he could not see the presence of the attacks, but he could clearly feel the terror of the attack! Turning back, he saw that even Gersons body was trembling slightly. The look of fear couldnt be concealed. I, I He couldnt even complete his sentence. The strike just now, had it been aimed at him, he wouldnt even know how he died, he would have been torn apart instantly! It had completely surpassed the level he was on! Yet, facing such an attack, the army from Human Civilization remained completely unharmed! Yes, completely unharmed! If it were General Yang Jun, survival wouldnt be strange, but even those soldiers who were clearly only at Spiritual Ability Level 2 also remained unharmed! Not to mention them, at this very moment, Gerson, who was closely observing from a laboratory, also couldnt believe it. What just happened? The data? Why isnt there any data? Its not that there isnt any. Gersons assistant widened his eyes, his voice trembling slightly, Our equipment couldnt record it, the spiritual energy situation at that instant was beyond our capability to record. How is that possible! Gerson was so furious he felt like killing someone, Do you know how much money was spent on this equipment? Even a Spiritual Ability Talent of the Eighth Layer could be recorded! The assistant fell silent. The other assistants were the same. A look of bewilderment was in their eyes. The Top Three Layers were one thing. The Ninth Layer? Why would such a level of Spiritual Ability Talent be stationed in such a small country? Does Yodora deserve it? But regardless, Yang Jun acted very decisively. The moment the Dimensional Creature attacked again, the entire military formation instantaneously disbanded! All soldiers spread out, assuming a new formation, completely surrounding the Dimensional Creature that was still invisible. The next moment, a burst of Golden Light erupted! Everyone finally saw clearly. Every soldiers body was aglow with Golden Light which, despite being merely light, imparted a hard-to-describe sense of sturdiness, as if it were a material absolutely unbreakable! Golden Light Array! According to Yang Juns Talent, along with various Golden Light Talismans and Golden Light Techniques, a defensive and control type Great Formation was specially designed! Once the enemy was trapped, even a Transcendent far stronger than Yang Jun wouldnt be able to break it! It wasnt just the strength of the military formation, but also the strength of the Purple Epic Talent! Ninth Layer Talent? The weight of a strong Purple Epic Talent is at least as top-tier as the twelfth! Because a Golden Legendary Talent simply isnt a level that could naturally emerge under the rules of this universe! And there, a Dimensional Creature invisible to the naked eye, was crazily colliding with the Golden Light, to no avail, rather it was gradually taking form within the tightening Golden Light. Seeing this Dimensional Creature, distinctly different from the other creatures, resembling a massive lizard, Prince Bents emotions contracted violently! He recognized it! Indeed, as the heir to the Yodora Kingdom, although he had no right to manage the laboratories of the Life Empire, similar Dimensional Creatures had also appeared in their Kingdom. The degree of terror could be termed a World-Ending Calamity! It had almost destroyed the entire Yodora Kingdom! Even the stationed army of the Life Empire had paid a significant cost to capture that World-ending Monster! So thats how it is, thats how it is! Prince Bent was not foolish, he instantly guessed something. The appearance of these Dimensional Creatures, particularly this terrifying Monster before him, must be connected to the remnants of the Life Empire! This plunged him into an intangible dread. What do those people want to do? Test Human Civilization, or destroy Yodora? Deeply ingrained respect for the Life Empire pervaded Prince Bent, with the entire Yodora Kingdom always being a subordinate of the Life Empire since stepping into the interstellar space. But, the Life Empire was no more! And Human Civilization was so mighty! Prince Bents unfocused gaze lowered once again to discover thick chains now wrapped around that terrifying Monster. All its power completely shackled, it couldnt even move, looking just like a slightly larger lizard. It had been captured alive! Easily captured alive! Prince Bent. Chen Sihui, nonchalantly putting a lollipop into her mouth while her gaze stayed on Prince Bent, It seems you recognize this special Dimensional Creature? Although it was a question, a powerful, almost divine oppressive force, difficult to describe, subtly emerged. At such a close distance, Prince Bents violently fluctuating emotions could naturally not escape Chen Sihuis observation. Chapter 258 - 251: Direct Special Operations Squad Chapter 258: Chapter 251: Direct Special Operations Squad When Chen Sihui asked him like this, Prince Bent felt a jolt in his heart. He knew he had been seen through. But his heart was indeed a mess, hesitating and unsure of what choice to make. As the next king meticulously nurtured by the Yodora Kingdom, Prince Bent was naturally not a man of indecision, but the current situation was indeed very difficult. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On one hand, there was the former Sovereign Country, even though the Life Empire no longer existed, it did not mean it lacked deterrence power. The fragmented Life Empire still possessed considerable strength. ... Moreover, the researchers from the Life Empire that remained in Yodora still had a profound influence there. Many companies and high-ranking officials still favored them. However, the Life Empire was ultimately a thing of the past, and the present Human Civilization had already displayed amazing strength; it might not match the Life Empire, but it was definitely not something the Yodora Kingdom could handle, and even more so, the future of the Yodora Kingdom might very well depend on them. The conflict between these two forces indeed made it difficult for Prince Bent to make a decision at the moment. But Chen Sihui was not going to wait for him to continue hesitating and being entangled. Being a direct subordinate of Shen Hao, she may not have learned anything else, but Suppression, that move, was already very proficient. The next moment, Chen Sihuis eyes began to emit a star-like halo. It was not strong, but at that instant, a terrifying aura swept towards everyone present. Prince Bent, even including Reith and all members of the Yodora Kingdoms royal guard, all fell prostrate in an instant. They had actually experienced a similar feeling once before, but this time, it was even more intense! It was so intense that everyone could clearly feel the source of the suppression behind this lady, the root of everything, the grand and divine! What exactly was that existence, what Level of Spiritual Ability Talent? Prince Bent did not know and could not fathom. But at this moment, even if the Emperor of the Life Empire had arrived in person, it could not have brought such a sense of oppression! We choose you to be an Affiliated Kingdom, indeed for your roles, but Chen Sihuis voice came coldly, under the grand suppression, as if shaking everyones spirit, We do not have only this one method, any affiliation that is not absolutely loyal is disloyal! With a bang, the suppression surged once more! Chen Sihuis eyes even seemed to gather endless stars! The figure seated high on the Emperors Throne was slowly emerging behind her. Original Talent is different from abilities; it does not need extra resources for nurture, but grows as its Level and Life Level increase. Shen Hao was now Level 29, and his Mythical Talent had also grown to Level 29. It was incomparable to before. Even the power dispersed to his direct subordinates had tremendous strength. At this moment, Prince Bent had no power to resist and blurted out everything he knew. So thats how it is. Chen Sihuis eyes, filled with starlight, gradually faded. But her curiosity was completely aroused. Even with a faint excitement. What a pleasant surprise! Initially, she was thinking about capturing this special Dimensional Creature for research, but unexpectedly, the creator of this Dimensional Creature was right in the Yodora Kingdom! Originally, she thought the Yodora Kingdom was just a small kingdom, at most a stepping stone for Human Civilization to delve deeper into understanding the world and acquire some basic technologies; but now, with such a Life Empire research facility and a group of Life Empire scholars, the value of Yodora Kingdom suddenly skyrocketed! What a windfall! Chen Sihui was already somewhat eager to report this news! At the end, she glanced at Prince Bent in front of her. That is all, make a wise choice. Yes! Prince Bents voice trembled. At this moment, that indescribable oppression had already vanished, but they were still prostrating on the ground, initially somewhat bewildered, nervous, and at a loss. However, as they gradually came to their senses, Prince Bents heart began to surge with fervor. The strength and methods of Human Civilization had far exceeded his expectations! Although it was under coercion, since a decision had been made, it could only be firm. Moreover, recalling the vague figure he had seen just now It must be Divine Level! In this Universe, a significant part of civilizations classify the three Layers from Level 10 to Level 12 as the God Layers! It means, those with such Talent in Spiritual Abilities could even stand shoulder to shoulder with gods! He had also seen Spiritual Ability users with Top Three Layers talent before, but none could bring such a tremendous sense of suppression! Factions with Divine Third Layer Spiritual Ability Talent were all highly renowned! Your Highness. Reith also spoke softly next to him, his voice still carried lingering fear, Even if they do not match the Life Empire, they are not comparable to ordinary remnants of the Life Empire! I know. Prince Bent firmed his resolve. As long as a decision is made Chapter 259 - 251: Direct Special Operations Squad_2 Chapter 259: Chapter 251: Direct Special Operations Squad_2 Not only did it add several entries to the checklist for human civilization, it even sent over all the intelligence information he knew about the remaining laboratories and personnel of the Life Empire! Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He left no stone unturned. Shen Hao was quite satisfied with this attitude. And very loyal. Although he had confidence in the future of human civilization, it was clear that he would not underestimate the powerful forces within this native civilization. At least at present, the level and scale of human civilization could not compare with the Life Empire, which once spanned dozens of star systems, controlled thousands of Life Planets, and whose influence radiated across half of the universe. ... The technology of the Life Empire was very important for the current human civilization. Therefore, he sent out another team! No longer needing to use the Emperors Scepter for long-distance deployment, but directly bringing down the domain and using the domain rules for teleportation. This was a special operations squad among the top echelons of human civilization. Officially, they were called the Direct Special Operations Squad. But some people referred to them by other names like Divine Judgement, Royal Guard, or Inner Experts. After all, although there were just over ten people, each one was a direct subordinate of Shen Hao! After all, when Shen Hao selected his direct subordinates, he looked mainly at individual potential, but not everyone was suitable for leading a legion. For example, Liu Ruoxi, and also Gu Qiuyue. Although their strength was formidable, neither their talents nor their personalities were fit for the army. They could either become loners or form or join such a squad. The squad leader of this team was named Thorne Yuri. A former West State man. He appeared to be in his thirties, with an ordinary appearance, but his eyes hid a subtle ruthlessness. Before the Civilization Trial, Thorne had been a spy for West State, even reaching the top of the world, and he had become a Chosen One during the first Trial. Of course, at that time he was only a Level 1 White Talent, nothing noteworthy. But he witnessed the most brutal scenes after the start of the Civilization Trial, witnessed the weakening of the nation he had sworn loyalty to, and also witnessed the meat grinder-like battlefields. He also experienced the death of his family. After a series of arduous mental processes, Thorne had completely changed. He became a firm believer in humanity, a revenger! It was precisely because of his bravery and fearlessness shown in the previous trial that Shen Hao chose him as a direct subordinate, although he did not allocate one of the scarce two hundred Purple Talent slots to him. However, he earned himself a talent improvement reward for a Chosen One based on his performance in the last trial. Chosen Ones like him were not very common, but also not rare in the current human civilization. Is everyone clear on the mission information? Thorne looked at his teammates. Yes, Captain! everyone responded in unison. This was a squad with quite diverse skin colors and species. Not only were there humans from various countries, but there were even two alien Chosen Ones. One was a Mongolian, the other a Siti person. Shen Haos direct subordinates were not exclusively human; he had also selected some outstanding Chosen Ones from alien races. On the one hand, their abilities indeed were outstanding, nearly the most elite of their respective civilizations. On the other hand, it was also to strengthen the control over alien races. From now on, we will become ghosts, Thorne looked at one of them, Yumura Tomoaki, your ability must constantly be applied to all of us to reduce our presence; Lu Yun, you hide our forms to evade various types of surveillance; Samira, you are responsible for hypnotic control to let us blend onto the spaceship headed for our destination, and it would be best to control a few more people Thornes teammates were carefully selected by him. The main characteristic is to penetrate deep into enemy territory, conducting reconnaissance and sabotage! Everyones Talent was chosen with this direction in mind. Even in such an area where technological strength is not weak and which also possesses psychic abilities, a kind of supernatural force, they still have confidence. You must understand that everyone in this squad has a Blue Elite Level Talent! Furthermore, theyre all above Level 21! In fact, were it not for the squad having been established for more than five years without much use for their martial skills, they would not have been selected for this taskit would have been a bit of overkill. However, strength on paper is meaningless without practice. Shen Hao naturally wouldnt keep strong individuals idly within his grasp. So, they were dispatched here. Thorne was not the least bit careless either, his vigilance was completely necessary. The researchers from the Life Empire had spent a long time in the Yodora Kingdom, were deeply involved, and since they dared to attack the human civilizations stationed troops through dimensional creatures, it meant they had come to regard human civilization as an enemy. In such circumstances, no one could be trusted, including Prince Bent. Just like ghosts, they would silently locate their target and then neutralize itthat was the nature of this mission. After giving Thorne and their actions a bit of attention, Shen Hao also felt reassured. Although we cant compare in size, at the level of Extraordinary Third Stage, we have a very clear advantage over the indigenous civilizations, Shen Hao slightly squinted his eyes, confident in this realization, It should be said, all Trial Civilizations have such an advantage. By sending so many stationed troops, each one is like his eyes, his perception. Thus, he now has a deeper understanding of the Extraordinary System of this universe. Among the twelve layers of Spiritual Ability Talent, the bottom three, by the standards of the Chosen Ones Talent, do not even qualify to be called a Talent. At best, they could be considered abilities. And thats the lowest-level White Ability. The middle three layers, however, could be comparable to White Talent, while the Purple Epic Talent has far exceeded the standards of the top three layers. It definitely reaches the Divine Third Layer. This means that human civilization possesses hundreds of Spiritual Ability Users with Divine Third Layer Spiritual Ability Talent! In terms of potential, even the so-called Five Great Forces likely do not have so many. Being called Divine Third Layer is nearly an impossibility in this world, each one capable of receiving absolute attention among the major forces, and even capable of supporting a mighty force after leveling up. It can only be said that the strength of Trial Civilizations may not yet match that of the indigenous civilizations, but in terms of potential, they are certainly incomparable! But this is as expected. Trial Civilizations, after all, are backed by the existence of a Civilization Trial. In the face of a Civilization Trial, what can a mere universe possibly amount to? Hence, certain that Thorne was sufficiently cautious, Shen Hao had no concern whatsoever about the possibility of their mission failing. And indeed it was so. They were given three days for the mission, yet in just two days, Thorne and his team successfully infiltrated the highest-level laboratory left by the Life Empire! This was an absolutely closed laboratory, where entry and exit relied solely on a psychic with the Teleportation Talent, and moreover, this psychic had to be one who had been brainwashed and controlled, with devices implanted in their body, their thoughts and spiritual energy fluctuations completely under control. Even the people of Prince Bent only knew the approximate location of this laboratory but not specific details, much less the method to get there. But that still didnt stop Thorne and his team. It was merely a matter of using large-scale detection to lock down the area, followed by a targeted Teleportation Magic spell, through which everyone directly entered the laboratory! Meanwhile, Gerson was still analyzing the parameters he was currently seeing while actively contacting various collaborators within the Yodora Kingdom. I want those psychics from human civilization, anyone will do, dead or alive! Gerson was nearly driven to madness. Chapter 260 - 252: The Unfathomable Sovereign! Chapter 260: Chapter 252: The Unfathomable Sovereign! Ever since that day when Gerson witnessed those inconceivable methods used by certain individuals, he has been in such a state. Ordinary people might not think too much about it. After all, the endless variability of Spiritual Energy is commonly accepted. Those seemingly straightforward qualities, together with the Spiritual Ability Talents built on the foundation of Spiritual Energy, each possesses endless variations behind them. Every Kingdom, every power, is eager to conduct research. And countless results have emerged. In such circumstances, even if some previously unseen phenomena appear, its nothing to be surprised about, one might simply assume its some sort of secret ace up the sleeve of Human Civilization thats been researched. ... But true researchers think differently. With sufficient data, the performance of human warriors is like opening up an entirely different rationale. Without Spiritual Ability Talent, without equipment, they can still show the variations of Spiritual Energy! The more Gerson researched these past few days, the more obsessed he became. If he could achieve something significant, then let alone the remnants of the Life Empire, he could choose from any of the other four largest powers! His life would change drastically! The impulse to research and immense benefits combined are enough to make him stop at nothing! In fact, some people were indeed preparing to take action. Perhaps they lacked the strength to confront Human Civilization, but capturing just one person was not impossible. However, before they could act, Thorne and others had already arrived first. The Magic Halo brought by Teleportation Magic was not easily concealed, especially in a research institute filled with various high-precision sensing devices. Thus, the moment Thorne and the others burst into the institute, they were detected. The piercing alarm rang out on every researchers personal terminal. Someones invaded? Gerson was startled, but soon, he was captivated by the various data detected. He took in a deep breath. The data was entirely different from before but equally special, equally profound! Even, the special ability detected now couldnt be called Spiritual Energy at all! Its them, its them! Gersons excitement at this moment was beyond description! He recognized once more that the technology mastered by this so-called Human Civilization was still far beyond his previous expectations! And now, this technology, this power, was delivered right in front of him! Release all experimental subjects! Gerson bellowed, Stable or not, let them all out! Compared to the priceless experiment subjects of the past, these intruders in the lab were insignificant! But his speed was fast, Thorne and his companions were faster! In just a short minute after entering, they utilized the powerful detection capabilities of a team member, alongside detection equipment, to scope out the entire layout of the lab and all enemies at a glance. There are some extremely powerful and chaotic entities. The teammate responsible for detection spoke up again, marking all detected entities on the map. Whats their strength? Aside from chaos, theres no sense of danger. Then lets spread out, we cant let anyone escape! Thorne made a swift decision. For Thorne, the mission was absolute, any power beneficial to the mission was worth employing. So, he never considered telling his teammates not to use the Presidents Gifted Power. After dispersing, the power sealed within each of Shen Haos direct subordinates would undoubtedly become their greatest trump card. If the situation went south, they could always invoke Emperors Gift! Having made the decision, everyone immediately split up and surged towards their respective targets. Gerson was thrilled to monitor this development. Capture them alive, they must be captured alive! Clearly, a living test subject was far more valuable than a dead one. At the same time, Thorne encountered his first opponent. It was a completely mutated creature that couldnt be distinguished as a material being or a Dimensional Creature. It looked like a mass of intertwined tentacles or a bundle of writhing earthworms and snakes. For an ordinary person, just this scene alone would certainly cause the scalp to tingle. And Thorne felt something else. The Emperors Seal on the back of his hand was emitting a faint glow, constantly dispelling the feelings of disgust and discomfort from his mind. Erosion by a higher status! Thorne naturally understood what it was. The information about this Trial hadnt been fully disclosed, but as Shen Haos direct subordinates, they all had received relevant intelligence. A key point was the Ancient God Powers erosion of life. Clearly, these creatures were likely to have been eroded. And it was even possible that they were Spiritual Ability Users. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Truly seeking death. Thornes expression was sharp, his eyebrows slightly furrowed. Having seen the intelligence data, he knew how terrifying this type of erosion could be. The entire Life Empire had dissolved under this erosion. In such circumstances, to dare research this power He didnt believe that a mere laboratory could have the capability to prevent Ancient Gods from surviving the erosion. It was more likely that they had already fallen into madness without realizing it. Furthermore, this erosion might have already spread within the Yodora Kingdom. If it were true, it meant that the Yodora Kingdom was effectively on a countdown to its final days! I must report the intelligence quickly! Thornes hand brandished a dagger, slicing through the monster in front of him in an instant. Chapter 261 - 252: The Unfathomable Sovereign!_2 Chapter 261: Chapter 252: The Unfathomable Sovereign!_2 ` Although only one of its tentacles was struck, the vicious soul poison spread rapidly in an instant, causing the entire Monster to burst into pieces! The soul had already been incinerated by the toxin! It wasnt that there was something wrong with the dagger, it was Thornes Golden Legendary Ability! In the past five and a half years, the inability to use VIP shop hacks had meant that their Equipment wasnt particularly remarkable, but the Ability Ball Furnace External could still be used. With a huge number of points, almost every direct subordinate was equipped with at least one Golden Legendary Ability. If it werent for the difficulty in sustaining and enhancing Golden Legendary Abilities, it wouldnt have been hard to fill every slot with them. ... Even so, under the premise of ensuring their Level, the majority of direct subordinates still possessed their own Golden Legendary trump card. Thornes trump card was precisely this soul poison! In a certain sense, he was the nemesis of amazingly vital Dimensional Creatures or Spiritual Ability Mutants! This scene, naturally, did not escape Gersons notice. How terrifying a Spiritual Ability Talent! Could it be the Divine Third Layer? Gerson finally felt a sense of fear. The intimidation of the Divine Third Layer was there! But how could this be? Any civilization encountering a Spiritual Ability Talent of the Divine Third Layer would never let them go adventuring while only in the Third Rank, instead they would pour all their resources into nurturing them to the Extraordinary Fourth Stage to directly become an Overlord! However, Gerson suddenly became even more crazed. Good! A Divine Third Layer test subject! Throwing caution to the wind, he sent all the Mutants accumulated in his laboratory towards Thornes direction. Captain, youve been targeted, naturally, this situation did not escape the eyes of those with detection Talent. Then you all pick up the pace, the Emperors Seal on Thornes hand grew increasingly hot. This was actually quite dangerous. Possessing the Emperors Seal, the enemy couldnt possibly be a match for the Presidents power unless they were of the Extraordinary Fourth Stage. But the power sealed for each person by the President was also limited. Unless one could pray for the Presidents attention and receive a response in time, once trapped in a siege or war of attrition, even a direct subordinate faced the risk of falling. But Thorne was fearless. Because he felt it, the President was watching him! In the Presidents presence, these so-called Spiritual Ability Mutants are no more than dregs, a fervent emotion surged within Thornes heart. He had never been a follower of any religion before, but since the start of the Civilization Trial, he had gradually become a devotee of the President! Even though he knew the President wasnt omnipotent like a God, the President was the foundation of Human Civilizations power! You may not need our faith, but I pray to you sincerely from the heart, Thorne, facing the approaching waves of Spiritual Ability Mutants, clutched his dagger and knelt on one knee, his gaze growing fervent, Thank you for the power bestowed, may humanity prosper eternally! The Imprint on his hand burst into radiant light in an instant. Thorne fully activated the Emperors Seal! In that moment, his eyes shone with a starry brilliance, his body radiated with golden lightning, elements converged around him, and the figure of one holding a Scepter, seated upon the Emperors Throne, appeared behind him, exuding endless Suppression! A multitude of fine explosive sounds emerged continuously! Gersons eyes bulged in that moment. It exploded! All detection equipment, in the moment that phantom appeared, blew up! Whats going on! Whats happening! Gersons head roared, screaming in panic. He had never seen such a phenomenon before; it defied all understanding, even exceeding the scope of detection. The equipment was not supposed to explode! It simply didnt make sense! But that was indeed the case. [Sovereign] shall not be spied upon! Flee! S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the midst of immense fear, Gersons chaotic brain finally regained some logic. This was something completely incomprehensible, he had to flee this place! Yes, escape and reveal the secret, countless forces would swarm here! ` But in that instant, the aura of magic power blossomed around him, and several figures appeared directly! It was the rest of the squad! Team leader Thorne had restrained a large number of enemies, and the others had hypnotized the remaining researchers before discerning his location. Escape? It was but a naive fantasy. By this time, Shen Hao also withdrew his gaze. He was fairly satisfied with the squads first action. He wouldnt baby every warrior like a nanny, but as an Emperor, his profession, his power, is the power of civilization. After dispatching such a squad, the outcome had been destined. However, thinking of the Spiritual Ability Mutants, Shen Haos brows also furrowed slightly. This was not a good sign. Although the Yodora Kingdom was a subordinate of the Life Empire, in reality, this place was far from the central area of the Life Empire and even away from the central area of any major power. Under such circumstances, the erosion of the Ancient God power had already spread here. Madness might already be lurking in some peoples minds. At least, this Life Empire scholar named Gerson had already been influenced. This meant that Yodora Civilization might not remain peaceful much longer. We need to speed up! Shen Hao made a certain decision in his heart. He wanted to proactively earn points! Since he already knew the reason the Dimensional Creatures were being attracted here, it meant that it was possible to attract a large number of them in a short time. This would undoubtedly increase the danger. The more Dimensional Creatures, the greater the erosion by Ancient God power, and the greater the risk. But it also represented a way to earn points. To quickly enhance the strength of Human Civilization, one approach was to acquire resources, technology, and equipment from native civilizations, and on the other hand, naturally, it was important to consider points and Store Level. In fact, the latter was the core. We cant directly lure them to our own star system. Shen Hao looked towards Yodora again, then sent a message to the Global United Front to come up with a strategy. In the meantime, the entire Life Empire Laboratory fell completely into human hands. Under the Dominator pressure, Gerson, who had almost fallen into madness, became very obedient and handed over all the technologies in his laboratory. This laboratory had not been focused on researching Spiritual Ability Mutants from the start, but was an ordinary Dimensional Creatures research lab. Researching Dimensional Creatures often involved certain risks, and retaining these creatures required a large amount of bait. Therefore, the Life Empire had set up such laboratories among a large number of subordinate forces. The danger was left to the affiliated civilizations, while the results were taken for themselves. Some civilizations were not unaware of this. Like the Yodora Kingdom. They not only knew about it, but at one point suffered heavy losses. Yet even so, they were still incredibly eager to cling to the coattails of the Life Empire. After all, it was only the ordinary people who encountered danger, but the high-levels of the entire civilization received great benefits from the Life Empire. It can only be said that every place has its superficial glamour and its darkness, even in the interstellar universe. What really concerned the humans was the shift in Gersons research from Dimensional Creatures to Spiritual Ability Mutants. It was twenty years ago, during an experiment, that I inadvertently discovered psychic energy could cause Spiritual Ability Users to mutate towards Dimensional Creatures, Gerson said respectfully, prostrate before Chen Sihui, At that time, I thought I had discovered the truth about Dimensional Creatures. I felt like I had gone mad, believing we also had a chance to master the power of Dimensional Creatures, even thinking that was the most perfect state of life At this moment, Gerson was entirely controlled by the Dominator pressure. So, as he spoke of these matters, he himself was somewhat confused. He did not understand why he had thought so at the time. Looking at it now, the mutation of psychic energy was clearly extremely dangerous and far from perfect! Chapter 262 - 253: The Polluted King Chapter 262: Chapter 253: The Polluted King Even the ability to maintain oneself is lost, how can he possibly think of such a creature as perfect? At this moment, Gerson was like someone abruptly awakened from a hazy dream. Utterly unable to understand his past self. List all the people youve contacted over the years and the research youve conducted, Chen Sihui seemed to have realized something, and did not ask further but instructed him to do other things. Yes! Gerson immediately responded with utmost respect, even somewhat fanatically. In his current view, that was the great Sovereign, who had awakened him from sleep! ... However, in reality, it was merely a shift from one form of status pollution to another. Afterward, Chen Sihui quickly reported to Shen Hao. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Directly through prayer. Shen Hao had now established a deeper connection with Fiora, and most prayers and calls would be sent to Fiora for preliminary processing; only in urgent situations would Fiora contact Shen Hao. Of course, if Shen Hao wished, he could know directly. Like at this moment. Chen Sihuis report was received by Shen Hao instantly. The first step of pollution is considering Spiritual Ability Mutants as perfect beings? Shen Hao pondered, This is quite important. For someone with a higher status like himself, pollution was not irreversible. The key was whether it could be detected in time. This characteristic could be used for large-scale audits and focused monitoring. However, Gerson had been initially polluted twenty years ago, precisely when the first Ancient God had awakened, which was also when the Life Empires experiment to awaken the Ancient Gods had started. Had it just awakened and immediately polluted the first batch of people researching Dimensional Creatures? Does that mean all the scholars in the universe related to this field are in the same situation? The situation is a bit worse than expected, Shen Hao frowned slightly. He had originally thought that this trial would begin in a localized area of the Life Empire and then spread out. But now it seemed more likely to have started simultaneously at multiple points. Only, the Life Empire had become the first major power to erupt. This meant that other powers, big or small, could potentially explode again at any moment. Sihui, Shen Haos voice transmitted into Chen Sihuis consciousness, you first accelerate the collection of relevant technologies, particularly the Jump Engine technology. For matters concerning Ancient God pollution, I will assign someone else to take charge. Yes, Chen Sihui let out a sigh of relief. She had taken on the task of interrogating Gerson temporarily, but she indeed wasnt good at handling such matters. Soon, the relevant people were dispatched. It was a person named Duan Xingjie. Before the Civilization Trial had begun, he was an Interpol sent out by the Eastern Country, with outstanding investigative abilities. More importantlyhe had received a Purple Epic Talent Promotion slot from Shen Hao! Just this alone was enough to demonstrate his strength. In terms of authority, he was only slightly inferior to Chen Sihui, one of the earliest direct subordinates, but his strength and abilities were already nearly the same. I didnt expect you to be sent here, Chen Sihui clearly recognized this person. Lets start the work, the situation is still quite tense, Duan Xingjie, a man nearing forty, said. However, he now looked very young. Especially those eyes. As though possessing the power to see through peoples hearts. Ill need your cooperation to raise my status a bit, Duan Xingjie stated. No problem, Chen Sihui quickly understood his intention. She called over Prince Bent right away. Only five minutes passed before Prince Bent arrived immediately. He had set up his office near the Human Civilizations stationed Legion. For a successor who had virtually taken over most of the Kingdoms power, this was unbelievable. Even the once mighty Life Empire had not demanded he do this. However, Prince Bents attitude towards Human Civilization had even surpassed his former attitude towards the Life Empire! I wonder why the General has summoned this small King, what are your orders? Prince Bent spoke with utmost respect. His gaze inadvertently caught sight of Gerson, still prostrating nearby and writing his report, causing him to tremble slightly. That was the reason for his current attitude. When he found out that the leftover of the Life Empire, Gerson, had been captured so swiftly, and he personally witnessed how low Gerson had become, he immediately realized how he should treat this new reigning civilization. Capturing Gerson silently and quickly was undoubtedly a sign of great strength. But the true terror lay in what could make Gerson so abjectly submissiveGerson wasnt just any Life Empire citizen; he had held a lofty status within the Life Empire itself! ` The opponents ability, insight, and status were things he had personally experienced. Even though the Life Empire had already crumbled, the arrogance that stemmed from his bone-deep self-awareness couldnt be erased. Perhaps human civilization could easily defeat him with military force, but to make Gerson into what he was now, something more powerful and more terrifying than military force was required! Prince Bent didnt know what that was. But that did not affect his humility. This person is the Presidents Special Envoy from human civilization, Chen Sihui introduced to Prince Bent, sent directly by the President and accountable only to the President. Prince Bent shivered again. The Presidents Special Envoy! In the time he had, he wasnt completely ignorant about human civilization; in human terms, the President was equivalent to an Emperor! Wasnt this the Emperors trusted official? Instantly, Prince Bent prostrated himself on the ground. The prince has seen the honorable Special Envoy, he said. In this universe endowed with extraordinary powers, the status and authority of those in power were mostly permanent and absolute. Feudal systems with Emperors or Kings even took the mainstream. An Emperor of a civilization could even wage wars based merely on personal whims. How could this not terrify Prince Bent? I am ordered to investigate certain matters; the President is quite concerned about them and hopes for your full cooperation, Duan Xingjie said. Yes, the entire Yodora Kingdom will be at your disposal, Prince Bent said, his heart tightening further. In his heart at that moment, even if human civilization couldnt match the Life Empire, it wasnt far off. What in the Yodora Kingdom could possibly draw the attention of the Human Emperor? This was no good sign! Get up, said Duan Xingjie, then suddenly asked, Who is the strongest one in your civilization currently? The strongest It should be my father, Prince Bent answered, The King has a Sixth Level Spiritual Ability Talent, his Life Level is unknown, but it wont be lower than the middle tier. A Sixth Level Spiritual Ability Talent was enough to secure a throne! In such a kingdoms succession, to ensure the throne remains firmly in hand, the best strategy is to have many children and use various expensive resources to increase the chances of awakening high-level talents. Almost all major forces in the universe ensure the continuation of their rights in this way. For a kingdom like Yodora, unless there is the good fortune of a Seventh Level Spiritual Ability Talent emerging, the throne belonged essentially to the royal family. The current King? Duan Xingjie nodded slightly and then inquired, How is the Kings relationship with Gerson? Prince Bent unconsciously glanced at Gerson, hesitated for a moment, but still answered truthfully, Quite intimate. After the collapse of the Life Empire, almost all of Gersons research funding came from my father. When did the King start transferring authority to you? Duan Xingjie asked again. About twenty years ago, Prince Bent responded once more, as this was no secret. More specifically? Duan Xingjie pressed, a seriousness emerging in his gaze. Even Chen Sihui, who was standing by, felt the same! Clearly, she also recognized the reason behind Duan Xingjies questions. And after getting the answer from Prince Bent, Chen Sihuis heart shuddered! That point in time was shortly after the Ancient God awakened! I need to see the King, right now! Duan Xingjie said urgently. Prince Bent was perplexed, but still agreed. In the current situation, not only if the Human Emperors Special Envoy wanted to see the King, but even if he wanted the throne, Bent would have to give it up, and he would have to do so with great eagerness! After Prince Bent went to make arrangements, Chen Sihui asked with some concern, Are you sure you can handle this meeting alone? The President is watching over me, Duan Xingjie said calmly. Thats good, Chen Sihui said, relieved. Just hearing Prince Bents response filled her with considerable pressure. If the King of the Yodora Kingdom had been contaminated, then the entire nation was not safe. Regardless of Gersons high status and significant influence, he was ultimately just a scholar and seldom came into contact with many people. But the King Think about the first step when the Life Empire fell apart. It all started with the madness of the Life Empires Emperor! Devouring his own children, Chen Sihui, when she first learned of this info, deeply realized what madness brought by the Ancient God truly meant. It was a perversion against the rules of natural life, against oneself, filled with twisted changes! However, youd better send a message to Yang Jun now; get ready to face danger and shock, Duan Xingjie said again, Under normal circumstances, I should further investigate other intel, then infer the Kings and this kingdoms contamination level before making ample preparations. But since the President has ordered me to confirm the results as soon as possible, I can only cut the Gordian knot. At the very least, there is definitely a problem with the King, and its very likely that he is the most severely contaminated in the entire kingdom. Understood! Chen Sihui said, her expression grave. Chapter 263 - 254: Madness! Absolute Madness! Chapter 263: Chapter 254: Madness! Absolute Madness! If they approached the King directly without thoroughly investigating the entire Kingdom, the outcome was indeed unpredictable. They must prepare for the worst-case scenario. Under this awareness, Chen Sihui hastily found Yang Jun, and everyone they brought was fully armed, stationed near the spaceship. All these spaceships came from Yodora and were equipped with jump engines. At this moment, Duan Xingjie was also following Prince Bent towards the kingdom. The location of the kingdom was a planet named Yodora. ... Indeed, this was the mother planet of the Yodora Kingdom. A very beautiful planet that appeared like a virgin forest devoid of intelligent life, filled with various dense plants and active creatures, as well as a variety of spectacular and magnificent natural scenery. Father has long wanted to meet the envoy of Human Civilization, your arrival is actually timely, Prince Bent said enthusiastically to Duan Xingjie as he introduced the history of his mother planet and Yodora on the spaceship. He included some special scenic spots. However, Duan Xingjies attention was mostly captured by the first sentence he heard. The King has long wanted to meet them? Various speculations emerged in Duan Xingjies mind. They still didnt know enough about the polluted spiritual ability users, but one thing was certain; even though they had turned into what normal people considered madmen, they were significantly different from those who had completely lost their cognitive abilities. Polluted individuals still retained a certain logical thinking, though it was a logic that normal people found difficult to comprehend. Under such circumstances, the motive behind willingly meeting them was not that difficult to guess. Duan Xingjie glanced again at the respectful attitude of Prince Bent. The President adjusted the imprint on the back of his hand, adding a close-range reconnaissance feature. If Prince Bent had been eroded by the ancient god, the imprint would react. Surprisingly, Prince Bent seemed perfectly normal. Prince Bent, Duan Xingjie asked, how long has it been since you last met your father? Bent was startled but answered truthfully, To meet face-to-face, its been more than ten years, but I still keep in close communication with my father. Duan Xingjie nodded. His gaze shifted downward. The Royal Palace, they had arrived. It was a grand series of buildings situated atop beautiful mountains. As they disembarked from the spaceship, several Yodora maids in beautiful attire slowly walked out. Even though the species were different and aesthetics varied, one could still appreciate the maids excellence through their smooth skin and dignified demeanor. His Majesty has been waiting for a long time, said a Yodora maid who seemed to be the leader, respectfully to Duan Xingjie, Please, respected Envoy, follow me. Okay, Duan Xingjie simply said. However, his left hand involuntarily twitched. There was a burning sensation! Very intense! Duan Xingjies heart immediately prayed to the President, but moments later, he felt the Presidents gaze on him. This greatly settled his heart. However, as he followed the maid, Duan Xingjie began to feel increasingly uneasy. Too many! There were too many eroded people! From the maids, to the guard team, even the servants trimming plants and feeding animals, all had been eroded, and it was not just a simple erosion like Gersons! While these individuals seemingly appeared normal Yodora people on the surface, in reality, they could not be called people. This level of erosion was far worse than Duan Xingjie had anticipated. If the Royal Palace had already become like this, then how many of the Yodora people? sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. President, should we slow down? Duan Xingjie couldnt help but inwardly ask the President, Blowing it up now would be unpredictable; perhaps we should wait until we get the technology and equipment to resolve the issue of erosion? Shen Hao did not reply immediately. Only after a long while did he slowly say, No hurry, first lets see. Yes! Duan Xingjie seemed to detect an underlying message, quickly adjusted his mindset, and prepared for everything. Soon, as two guards opened a rooms large door, Duan Xingjie saw the King. A Yodora person sitting on the throne, dressed in a luxurious suit of power armor, appeared both majestic and solemn. On the contrary, at first glance, Prince Bent visibly stiffened. This was not the attire one should wear when meeting an envoy from a Sovereign Country! Even this setting, including this posture of sitting on the throne, was not appropriate for the situation! Prince Bent had once seen his father meet an envoy of the Life Empire in a smaller study, dressed in everyday formal attire, with a warm smile, standing and waiting, even stepping forward to greet the envoy! And that wasnt even an envoy from the Emperor of the Life Empire! What was happening with his father? Suddenly, Prince Bent felt uneasy. By then, the King had already spoken, Welcome, Envoy, and thank you for your assistance to the Yodora Kingdom. The tone was not stern but also not particularly warm. Instead, it carried an air of superiority, as if he was not addressing an envoy from a Sovereign Country, but rather one of his own subordinates. This attitude, attentive to details and sharp in thought, could not have escaped Duan Xingjies notice. After a brief silence, he lifted his head and looked at the King before him. It appears that your kingdom does not need our help? Not at all, the King didnt speak, but Prince Bent, trembling, hurriedly said, The emergence of Human Civilization saved our entire Yodora Kingdom. We deeply respect and are grateful for it. I hope your Excellency understands that my father means no disrespect! He continually made eye signals to his father, his eyes filled with urgency and inquiry. Could it be that his father had gained the support of other forces? No, even if that were the case, he should have been informed first! Furthermore, the power of Human Civilization was not as simple as it seems on the surface; it was unfathomably profound. Even the remaining four major forces wouldnt offend Human Civilization for the sake of Yodora Kingdom! What was going on? It seems you have not confided your confidence to your son, Duan Xingjie said, looking intently at the King, his tone casual yet very serious. Bent is still young. I have high hopes for him and have chosen a bright path for him, the King slowly stated, his presence gradually intensifying. His once clear eyes now looked somewhat murky and oddly peculiar as he stared at Duan Xingjie. He slowly added, As for you all, including Human Civilization, you also have the chance to walk a great path. Father! Prince Bent couldnt help but exclaim! What was his father really doing? Even if there truly was a power that could contend with Human Civilization joining them, could their Yodora Kingdom afford the cost of being a battleground between two forces? Bent, my dearest child, forgive me for only sharing all of this with you now, the King slowly rose from his throne, spreading his arms. His aura grew vaster, even surpassing his original level, and continued to swell. Spiritual Energy even transformed into numerous tangible shadows twisting behind him. Prince Bents eyes widened, fear incessantly surging in his heart. This power far exceeded his fathers supposed level, and more importantly, this presence completely differed from his understanding of his father! Moreover, a hard-to-describe sensation enveloped him, carrying a deep sense of dizziness, as if countless voices were whispering in his ears, making him subconsciously focus on listening. Only by instinctively moving closer to the Special Envoy did he feel a bit better. Then came a supremely terrifying, fearful sensation. What on earth was it? Was this person before him truly his father? Would you really strike me, prepared to endure our wrath? Duan Xingjies tone remained even, as if unfazed by any of it. In fact, he indeed wasnt affected. Even the mark on the back of his hand did not offer any protection. Because it was simply unnecessary. Shen Hao thought pensively. Previously, Thorne couldnt avoid being influenced, and Thorne and Duan Xingjie were of almost the same level. The biggest difference was that one had a Blue Elite Level Talent while the other had a Purple Epic Talent. Indeed, still fusing the Soul Talent with the status level wasnt much of a problem. Purple Epic was already not weak. However, the King seemed completely unaware as he stretched like a giant beast, his form swelling and distorting, eyes continuously emerging from various parts of his body, and more tentacles extending. Spiritual Ability Mutant! Yet, unlike those seen in the lab before, the King seemed to still maintain some rational logic! Why the anger? Look how beautiful, how perfect I am! his tone turned sharp and excited, filled with incomparable obsession and madness. He even opened his arms, full of eyes and tentacles, his presence growing vaster, This is the true essence of Spiritual Energy, the truth of the universe. I invite you to join such a beautiful, great evolution. Shouldnt you feel grateful, fortunate? Prince Bent was trembling altogether, seeming utterly unable to believe everything before his eyes! He suddenly remembered a rumor. A rumor about the Life Empire. The rumor that the self-destruction of the Life Empire was because the Emperor of the Life Empire had suddenly gone mad! He had previously disregarded that rumor, as the Emperor of the Life Empire was such a powerful being, he couldnt possibly go mad. Yet the events unfolding before him uncontrollably brought this rumor to mind, bringing with it ultimate terror. Chapter 264 - 255: The Last Day of the Yodora Kingdom! Chapter 264: Chapter 255: The Last Day of the Yodora Kingdom! Although Prince Bent had no idea what was happening, he knew that if a powerful civilization like the Life Empire could fall apart in a short time, Yodora wouldnt be able to bear such a result! Moreover, it was rumored that the Emperor of the Life Empire had devoured all his own children! Prince Bent trembled even more violently, almost to the point of losing control! With a somewhat shrill cry, he yelled, Father, please come to your senses! I am very clearheaded now, clearer than ever, the King, who by then was completely unrecognizable in appearance, still let out a mad cackle from amidst that twisting mass of tentacles, which were covered with eyes, You cant understand this feeling now, I dont blame you, my child. The worms in the mud cannot comprehend the beauty of the starry sky. Once you merge with me, you will understand what true greatness is! The Kings words plunged Prince Bent into indescribable fear and despair! ... Merge into one? His father really wanted to consume him, just like the Emperor of the Life Empire did! Have you forgotten the fate of the Life Empire? Prince Bents speech was becoming incoherent, The Life Empire has been destroyed! Yodora will be destroyed too! No, you are wrong, I am completely different from that fool, the Kings tone suddenly returned to calm, Yodora will not be destroyed. On the contrary, it will become the greatest kingdom! Far greater than the Life Empire, greater than the Justice Federation, greater than any other major power! This statement once again prompted Duan Xingjie, who had been silent, to speak up, How many have you eroded? Hehehe, hahahaha, the King laughed maniacally, and all the tentacles opened violently, When you become a part of us, youll thank me! Countless tentacles reached out towards them in an instant, moving with extreme speed! They seemed to pass directly through space, reaching them in a flash. Prince Bent screamed instinctively. But the next moment, the scream of the King was louder and more astonishing! All the tentacles recoiled as if electrocuted, rolling wildly, black liquid flowing from the eyes on the tentacles with a sizzling sound, and a multitude of agonizing screams emerged from within the tentacles, sounding particularly eerie. Duan Xingjies toxin was a Golden Legendary-level ability! The Kings level was indeed high, but how could he withstand it? The power of the Golden Legendary Level was not something that a mere few lower levels of advantage could overcome! Prince Bent was completely stunned by this scene. Just a second ago, he thought that he was definitely doomed and that the Yodora Kingdom would be destroyed as well. But in just the next second, everything turned around! Thank you, thank you, the Yodora Kingdom will always be the most loyal vassal of human civilization! The turmoil in Prince Bents heart was indescribable, he even wanted to kneel before the Human Emperor to pledge his loyalty. However, Duan Xingjies expression did not relax at all, and was extremely serious. Before that, you should think about how to keep Yodora alive, he said. Prince Bent was completely stunned. But in the next moment, piercing screams came continuously, and countless murmurings swept over Prince Bent like a tide; the indescribable nausea almost overwhelmed his will, and he even felt as though his skin was about to split, as if uncontrollable creatures were about to roll out from beneath it! It wasnt until Duan Xingjie patted his body, and the Imprint on his hand emitted a gentle glow, that the unbearable sensation was suppressed. But it was still not over. Before Prince Bent could express his gratitude, he saw the source of the screams. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Monsters, they were all monsters! They were pouring in from outside the palace incessantly! Pieces of clothing remaining on some monsters indicated their identities. They were clearly the maids and guards from within the Royal Palace, and even some were the Kings consorts! They all are! Prince Bents emotions once again plunged into tremendous fear. It wasnt only his father who had become a monster! The whole Royal Palace had completely become a nest of monsters! Yet, Duan Xingjie looked at him with a hint of pity, sighed lightly, and said, Its not just the palace. Not just the palace? Prince Bent turned his head to look at him, his incredulity making him stiff. Indeed it wasnt just the palace. The reason Duan Xingjie had dealt with the King so cleanly and decisively was Shen Haos order, and Shen Hao had given this order because as the King was conversing with them, the entire Yodora Kingdom had completely descended into chaos! One after another, individuals of high status, along with their close subordinates, suddenly turned into monsters! They began to incessantly bite the people around them, and as they moved, one after another person uncontrollably mutated. Screams, shouts, and the sounds of massive destruction swept through all places in a short time! The Spiritual Ability Mutants, corrupted by pollution, acted as if they had received a command all at once, no longer disguising themselves! They were determined to turn their beloved Yodora into the first kingdom of the great evolution in the universe! But this was undoubtedly the doom of Yodora, the end of an entire civilization! Clearly, Yang Jun and the others had noticed this as well. They quickly armed themselves, defending the port, and slaughtered all the Yodora People who had mutated! Chapter 265 - 255: The Last Day of the Yodora Kingdom!_2 Chapter 265: Chapter 255: The Last Day of the Yodora Kingdom!_2 This scene, its somewhat like the Blood Demon, Yang Jun watched the city that had already descended into complete chaos, took a deep breath, his eyes also filled with a certain shock. These are far more formidable than the Blood Demon! Chen Sihui said gravely, continually analyzing the data, The efficiency of the pollutions spread is simply incomparable to the Blood Demon, not to mention their strength! At this rate, within ten hours, the Yodora Kingdom will be destroyed! Yang Jun was silent for a moment before speaking deeply, But we have also become far more formidable than before, waiting for the orders from the Mother Planet! The orders from the Mother Planet came quickly. There was only one command! Exterminate the Mutants! ... Issuing this command did not take much time, nor did it require hesitation and struggle. For exterminating these mutants would indeed yield a significant amount of points! Only a few members of the Global United Front knew that Shen Hao had once issued a command, ordering the Analysis Department to plan a scheme that used the Yodora Kingdom as bait to massively attract Dimensional Creatures and exterminate them, in order to farm points. This plan had already been prepared. But nobody had expected that the level of pollution within the Yodora Kingdom would have already reached such a terrifying state! Nearly all the high-level, all the spiritual ability users with any significant power, had been contaminated! They could no longer be called humans! We must control the crisis that has erupted within the Yodora Kingdom! Yes, they are too close to us. After being contaminated, although their thought logic has changed, it doesnt mean they lack thought logic. The first task, take control of those jump engine spaceships! We need to transport a large number of troops! One command after another was issued. The biggest problem right now was the lack of transportation capability! Human Civilization, although possessing a large number of spaceships, actually had little use for them before installing the jump engines. They simply could not transport troops to the Yodora Kingdom six hundred light-years away within such a short span of time. Fortunately, Yang Jun and others had already been dispatched earlier. Shen Hao could take on part of the transportation tasks. But the critical point was to take control of the spaceships! Including numerous factories that produced jump engines, they absolutely could not allow these places to be damaged! Prince Bents role became apparent at this time. Duan Xingjie, having taken Prince Bent along, connected him to the official network of the entire Yodora Kingdom for the first time. Fortunately, his authority as an heir had not been affected in any way, hence all the intelligence needed by Human Civilization was available! And after knowing the current state of the kingdom, Prince Bent plunged into indescribable despair and terror. He grasped at Duan Xingjie like he was trying to seize the last straw for salvation. Sir, sir! Please do not abandon us, do not give up on us! He didnt know what else to say, his heart filled only with despair. However, Duan Xingjie grasped his hands in return. Your Highness Bent. Duan Xingjie spoke very earnestly, Your loyalty to the President has been seen, Human Civilization will not easily give up on its Affiliated Kingdom, but you all need to muster your spirits, need to resist. If you have already despaired to the point of wanting self-destruction, then we will not care. ! Prince Bent, already in despair, could hardly believe what Duan Xingjie said. He had indeed nearly given up. At this moment, the Yodora Kingdom was teetering on the edge of destruction, let alone a Sovereign Civilization they had just met hours ago, even the Life Empire at its peak would have abandoned them! Emperor! The emperor of Human Civilization, this was what a true emperor was! At this moment, an indescribable faith surged through his heart like a tsunami. I am willing to dedicate everything I have for the great Emperor! Dedicate everything of Yodora! Prince Bent shouted. Duan Xingjie solemnly nodded. However, observing Prince Bents reaction, Shen Hao somewhat understood. To expel the pollution affecting Prince Bent, the method he had employed was the Presidents suppression. Even though it was not in its complete form, it still had an impact. But this was good news. Human Civilization needed the Yodora Kingdom, which not only possessed the technology and resources desperately needed by Human Civilization but now also held an abundance of points! They equally needed a reliable Prince Bent. However, the situation could not continue to deteriorate! The heavy burden seemed to fall on Yang Juns shoulders! Everyone! Yang Jun gazed at the three thousand warriors behind him, The orders have been issued, we must continually divide our forces, conquer all ports harboring spaceships, and seize all crucial jump engine production bases, remember, the President is with us! Yes! All the warriors responded in unison. In their hearts, there was that little fear. Not only because of the training over the past five and a half years, not because they were the elite of the elite, but because they clearly understood that every bit of their combat achievements would be transformed into the strength of the great Human Civilization! There was no clearer motivation than this! Everything to win the Trial, everything for the eternal Humans! Move out! Yang Jun yelled one last time. Including the team led by Chen Sihui, a force of four thousand people, divided into four groups. Among them, the hardest part was at the planets center, the jump engine production base, which was personally led by Yang Jun. But just in midair, they witnessed a scene that was extremely shocking! Not only was there pandemonium like the end of days within the city, but more so because, as far as the eye could see across the heavens and the earth, immense Dimensional Creatures continuously emerged from the dimensional void. In just a short period of time, there were at least a hundred! They are attracted by spiritual energy! Chen Sihuis somewhat somber voice transmitted from the command channel. Dimensional Creatures are attracted by spiritual energy, and contaminated Spiritual Ability Mutants, are never short of spiritual energy! Clearly, the enemy they were facing was not just these Spiritual Ability Mutants! This scene even made many witnessing Yodora People despair to the point of committing suicide! Previously, just a dozen Dimensional Creatures had rendered the Yodora Kingdom powerless. But now, hundreds had appeared, continuing to emerge relentlessly! This was Purgatory, a veritable doomsday of Purgatory! S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just a glance was enough to crush any hope in most Yodora People! However, the next moment, Yang Jun suddenly brightened! The Imprint on the back of his hand automatically radiated light, the invisible Dominator Domain covered his surroundings, and one by one, fully armed soldiers, already prepared, appeared before him. Reinforcements had arrived! Wow, quite the spectacle. A voice tinged with astonishment came through. Song Cheng! Yang Juns eyes lit up. Brought over by the power of the Dominator Domain by Shen Hao, it was indeed Song Cheng and his Cannon Team! Same old, you command, I support! Song Cheng laughed heartily. This programmer, who initially had somewhat of an otaku aura, had completely changed now. Tall and handsome, adorned in a magic robe filled with intense magic power, what was truly astonishing was the cannon-like, extremely exaggerated Magic Wand in his hands! All the members of his huge team held Magic Wands as well, some equipped with exceedingly exaggerated gear. Song Chengs Cannon Team was originally an artillery support squadron! Its up to you! Yang Jun knew his old friends ability well, at this moment, golden light surged, covering every warrior on the battlefield, Charge! A tremendous roar, in this kingdom engulfed in despair, suddenly ushered in hope! Some Yodora People who were frantically fleeing to face the doomsday clearly saw streaks of scorching light race across the sky, countless immense and ferocious Dimensional Creatures shattered under the light, turning into a rain of blood! Chapter 266 - 256: The Long-Awaited Points Feast! Chapter 266: Chapter 256: The Long-Awaited Points Feast! The scene was undoubtedly shocking. In this universe, it was not without conventional artillery weapons, and even the more advanced energy weapons had evolved. Yet, such weapons were more often used for wars and conflicts between civilizations. The Dimensional Creatures were different. Their bodies could freely traverse through high-dimensional space, and coupled with their strong life force, it could be said that apart from a few rare Spiritual Ability Weapons, one generally had to rely on powerful Spiritual Ability Users to truly combat Dimensional Creatures. This was one of the reasons why the status of Spiritual Ability Users was so esteemed! ... In such a case, the massive appearance of Dimensional Creatures was almost akin to a death sentence for a kingdom like Yudora! Many people would despair and commit suicide because of this, indeed. But now, what did they see? Those magical haloes were clearly conventional weapons, with all attacks emanating from spiritual energy! The Dimensional Creatures being torn apart one by one further confirmed this! The commander of the kingdoms grand army, Reith, who had also fallen into deep despair, now looked up at the speed of light in the sky with eyes brimming perhaps with hot tears. We havent been abandoned, we now have a new Sovereign Civilization! Reith shouted over the command channel of the kingdoms personal guard. This was followed by countless excited cheers. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In such a situation, the mere fact that they had not been abandoned brought a sliver of extremely precious hope to people. Meanwhile, the voice of Prince Bent also spread over the network. I am Bent, the first heir to the throne, my father, Chaius XII, has unfortunately perished. Now, I shall inherit the throne of the Kingdom of Yudora. My first royal decree all citizens, nobles, personal guards, must unconditionally obey the command of Human Civilization and combat the Dimensional Creatures This voice message from Prince Bent undoubtedly injected an immediate heart-strengthening drug into the hearts of those caught in chaos. Even though chaos still existed, everyone knew that they had not been abandoned by their trusted Sovereign Civilization. This fact alone prevented most of those who had chosen death. However, it was somewhat regrettable that the Extraordinary Power of this kingdom was too weak! Despite having a population of half a billion subjects, the number of Spiritual Ability Users did not exceed five million, roughly one successful Spiritual Ability User awakening per ten thousand people. Most of these five million were still at the Extraordinary First Stage, only about a hundred thousand people, in the kingdoms personal guard, had reached the Second Stage. Those who had reached the Third Transcendent Stage numbered only about forty. It was noteworthy that even within the Black Silver Mercenary Group, there were more than a dozen people at the Third Transcendent Stage. No wonder hiring mercenary groups was necessary to handle some Dimensional Creatures. It could only be said that the Spiritual Level in this Extraordinary Universe, although high, was hidden in Dimension Space and unable to benefit everyone. Thus, related technologies and resources, including the levels of Spiritual Ability Talents, possessed such exaggerated status. In this situation, the strength of the local forces hardly needed consideration. Fortunately, Shen Hao had already sent over more than twenty thousand elite forces, all above Level 17, in a short time! The first batch of transport spaceships with jump engines had arrived, and a large number of ready legions embarked on the spaceships heading to the battlefield. It wasnt just the troops of Human Civilization, but also included the subsidiary forces of the Great Yan Civilization and Sky Spirit Civilization! In the past five years, it wasnt just Human Civilization that had seen abundant development. Although the Great Yan Civilization and Sky Spirit Civilization didnt have as good development conditions as Human Civilization, they excelled in having a strong Extraordinary foundation, and in terms of the number of soldiers at the Second Rank, they were almost as numerous as the troops of Human Civilization. With thousands as a basic unit, within a single day, a total of five million soldiers had surged in! This was all despite the limited number of transport spaceships and the cooldown restrictions on jump engine activations. However, with the influx of a large number of soldiers, the rapid collapse of Yudora Civilization was, at last, curbed. Shen Hao also continued to receive summary analysis reports from the frontlines. The arrival rate of Dimensional Creatures is accelerating, the curve is as follows, currently maintaining at a descent rate of four hundred per hour, suspect that the spiritual attraction has increased due to the killed Dimensional Creatures. All spaceships equipped with jump engines have been completely controlled twenty minutes ago, projected transport speed is eight hundred forty million daily. The jump engine factories have sustained some damage but are maintaining a production efficiency of 74.5%. As of the current state, the number of casualties in the Kingdom of Yudora has exceeded 120 billion. The number of Spiritual Ability Mutants has exceeded one million, I have already moved and protected 1.8 million Spiritual Ability Users. Aside from focusing on protecting certain production facilities, the facilities of Yudora Kingdoms Civilization have suffered severe damages, with an overall production efficiency dropping by more than 40%. As of now, over 180,000 warriors have been sacrificed, among them, 70,000 from the Great Yan Civilization, 90,000 from the Sky Spirit Civilization, and 20,000 from Human Civilization. . Accurate intelligence continually arrived from the frontlines, passed through the dual process of the Analysis Department and Fiora, and ultimately reached Shen Hao. Although Shen Hao could also closely observe the situation at the front, it was clear that he could not observe with such precision. After processing, the data in front of him became even simpler and clearer. Combined with Shen Haos observations, it vividly displayed the current situation at the front. Truth be told, it seems good at a glance, but the situation is actually not very good. The biggest trouble lies in the ceaseless influx of Dimensional Creatures, and their numbers are ever increasing. Most of these Dimensional Creatures have reached the Third Transcendent Level of Extraordinary Life, equivalent to the Golden Core Stage in the Cultivation System, each capable of causing tremendous destruction. Most of the sacrifices stem from battles with these Dimensional Creatures. More importantly, some of these Dimensional Creatures can also bring pollution! Yes, some, but not all. Yet even so, it remains extremely troublesome. Because where they pass, vast numbers of Yodora People mutate into Spiritual Ability Monsters. As soon as they are contaminated and mutate, even ordinary people can evolve towards the Second Extraordinary Stage in a very short time. The richer the area is with Spiritual Energy, the more this is the casetruly Innate Spiritual Power Sacred Bodies! In a sense, Yudoras Old King sees this pollution mutation as the most perfect evolution, and indeed, from the perspective of the Ancient God, he is not wrong. Apart from losing ones humanity and self, both strength and growth speed indeed undergo a qualitative change. This made Shen Hao start to suspect that the previous Undead Trials seemed to be a kind of simulation exercise of this high-status pollution. It indeed too closely resembled it. Viewing the Undead World as the same kind of status pollution wouldnt be too far off either. And such crises all share one common trouble. The longer it drags on, within a vicious cycle, the harder it becomes to solve! We must contain the appearance of Dimensional Creatures, Shen Hao precisely identified the key to breaking the vicious cycle and solving the problem. Although these Dimensional Creatures also brought him a large number of points. Dimensional Creatures of the twentieth level, a level of Extraordinary Tier never seen in the previous trials, each ones basic point value could stabilize at the level of 30 million to 200 million depending on the rank. Not to mention there was a five-times points hack. Thus, within just one day, Shen Hao astonishingly gained 800 trillion points, taking a significant step from the total points required for the Level 26 Mall, satisfying the requirement towards the Level 27 Mall. It truly was a long-missed points feast! However, the cost was somewhat large. The sacrificed warriors were all elites! With enough Jump Engines and further research on Spiritual Energy and Dimensional Creatures, obtaining the same amount of points wouldnt require the current sacrifices. Thus, Shen Hao still thought about how to quickly control the development of the situation. Dimensional Creatures are attracted by Spiritual Energy, Shen Hao quickly devised a plan and ordered, rapidly mobilize enough troops, concentrate on the planet with the most invasions of Dimensional Creatures! Under this circumstance, he had no choice but to act. And what he needed to do was not just as simple as eliminating Dimensional Creatures! As an Emperor, humans were an extension of his power! The order was rapidly conveyed and executed; however, at this moment in the Yodora Kingdom, a wave of pessimism and despair began to spread again. Everyone could see that the number of Dimensional Creatures was increasing more and more, as if endlessly, without a glimpse of hope for cessation! At this moment, on the direly affected Zacharias Planet, a large group of people was gathering within a temporary defensive line. They had two things in commonthey were not Yodora people and all were Spiritual Ability Users! The Yodora Kingdom is a kingdom primarily focused on economic trade, constantly constructing life planets, providing cheap and high-quality labor, creating favorable production environments, and attracting investments from across the universe. Among which, naturally included the Company Alliance, one of the five greatest forces in the universe! The Company Alliance is the most unique among the universes five most powerful forces, as it cant truly be called a single force but is a coalition of numerous big and small companies, united for their common interests. There are even fierce internal competitions among them, yet they maintain high unity in some areas of interest! Currently, this group of powerful Spiritual Ability Users indeed came from the Company Alliance, or rather, their backing investment companies, all were members of the Company Alliance. Chapter 267 - 257: Shen Hao Descends! Chapter 267: Chapter 257: Shen Hao Descends! ` As the crisis erupted, the psychic ability users of the Company Alliance, led by the president of the Alliances Yodora Branch, had pooled their power together. They went to great lengths to avoid all dimensional creatures and those spiritual ability mutants which were clearly not simple beings. Even so, their losses were still heavy. Because there were also spiritual ability mutants lying in ambush among them. It was the president who made a decisive call, expelling all members who had deeper ties with the royal family or other Yodora nobles, only keeping the psychic ability users who had not been in the Yodora Kingdom for long, barely maintaining their safety. ... Yet, even so, pessimism and despair still gathered among these people. There is no chance left. A psychic ability user who looked like a fish and lived within a floating globule of water spoke with bleak certainty, The dimensional creatures are multiplying here in Zacharias, and these creatures are drawn to the corpses of their own kind. The more we kill, the more enemies we have. No civilization could change the fate of this planet! I dont believe it, why would such a thing happen! Another psychic ability user, resembling a lizard, buzzed as it shook its tail excitedly, Dimensional creatures dont have such characteristics! Thats just because you dont know. The fish-like psychic ability user sneered, Your company is just a third-rank company, its normal for you not to know. Ever since the Life Empire had its incident, the nature of dimensional creatures has changed! The lizard-looking psychic ability user stood frozen on the spot, glancing around, then, in a plea for help, looked towards their president. This was a humanoid psychic power user, with an appearance very similar to humans, and a long tail like that of a rat. The Company Alliance similarly categorized companies into twelve levels, and indeed, a third-level company was relatively weak, but the president came from an eighth-level company! Even as a middle-ranking member of this company, he was capable of serving as the president of a branch in a civilization like the Yodora Kingdom. But even so, facing the gaze of the lizard-like psychic ability user, this strong psychic named Yade could only remain silent. Silence said it all. The behavior and threat level of dimensional creatures indeed had undergone a drastic change twenty years ago! It even led to the destruction of the Life Empire. Facing this answer, the lizard-like psychic ability user seemed unable to accept it, suddenly standing up: We cant just wait to die here, we must seek Human Civilization, let them use their spaceships to escort us out! Damn it, we are members of the Company Alliance! There were quite a few with similar sentiments. However, there were also scoffers. Still, the fish-like psychic ability user. Human Civilization is just the new Sovereign Civilization of Yodora Civilization, the rules and regulations of the Company Alliance dont work well under such circumstances. He seemed to mock the newcomers present, Even applying for arbitration through the Alliance is useless. Dont forget, all our investments in the Yodora Kingdom have completely failed, weve lost our greatest value, even if we survive, well be dismissed by the company. Just one sentence laid bare the harsh reality. In the Company Alliance, every individuals value is tied to their commercial valuewithout commercial value, even a powerful psychic ability user means nothing! Even if they survive, theyll be audited and stripped of every last bit of value they possess! This is reality! Under such immense despair, some had already collapsed completely. The lizard-like psychic ability user even tremblingly pulled out a spiritual pistol they carried, pressing it against their own head, ready to escape this unbearable despair with such an act. But just at that moment, Yade, who had been silent until now, suddenly said, Theres something I dont understand. Just this one sentence attracted everyones attention. Including the Lizard Man prepared to end his life in such an undignified way. They didnt know what Yade was about to say, but at that moment, Yade indeed displayed an unusually composed demeanor. Look up at the sky, Yade pointed outside the window, the troops of Human Civilization have increased again, each one a powerful psychic ability user. Theyve sent over three million psychic ability soldiers to this planet alone. So, facing a planet doomed to be completely destroyed by dimensional creatures, why send such a mighty legion? Whats the interest? Some people were taken aback. And they began to ponder involuntarily. Including the lizard-like psychic ability user. Right, what is the interest? As psychic ability users of the Company Alliance, they were already accustomed to considering every issue from the perspective of interest. Maybe its for the astounding number of spiritual ability creatures? someone ventured tentatively. Dimensional creatures inherently represent interests, though the risk of hunting them has increased, especially after the characteristics of dimensional creatures changed, but this also caused the value of the creatures themselves to skyrocket, reaching an unprecedented peak after the self-dismemberment of the Life Empire. However, even this answer was rejected by Yade. If that were the case, those corpses of dimensional creatures would be constantly transported away, but they havent been doing so. Although hidden here, those present could still observe the battlefield through satellite privileges. Some battlefields were even being live-streamed to boost the confidence of those who were still alive. Human Civilization, indeed, didnt show any eagerness for the flesh of dimensional creatures. ` After all, human civilization had already obtained what it most needed in the killing of dimensional creatures, and in the face of insufficient military forces, it was clearly unnecessary to risk soldiers lives to collect some spiritual energy resources. However, to those present, it was indeed incomprehensible. So, what exactly was human civilization after? It couldnt really just be for an affiliated kingdom that they had known for only a days time, could it? That would be the biggest joke in the universe. The strength of human civilization is very strong, Yade said again, extremely strong. If it werent for only a part of it being attracted by the Dimension Vortex, I have no doubt that their true strength would be at the second tier of the entire universe, just below the current Four Great Forces. According to some friends, among the spiritual ability users dispatched by human civilization, there are several who possess at least a Divine Third Layer spiritual ability talent, and even the possibility of a talent on the God-tier cant be ruled out! ! All those present were shocked by these words. Even the fish-like spiritual ability user uncontrollably blew a series of bubbles within its water sphere. Divine Third Layer! What did this entail? In this universe, if a force had a spiritual ability user with an Extraordinary Fourth Stage Divine Third Layer talent, then it would inevitably become a second-tier force! Even if there was only one person, it would be the same! The reason why the past Five Great Forces and the current Four Great Forces were so powerful was that each of them had hundreds of spiritual ability users with Divine Third Layer talents! And now, several such individuals had emerged in this civilization? Even among second-tier civilizations, this would surely be considered strong! And more so, Yade spoke again, this time as if to reinforce not only his own confidence but also that of everyone else, he emphasized, these spiritual ability users suspected of having Divine Third Layer talents are all at the Third Rank! No force would risk Third Rank holders of Divine Third Layer talent, therefore, I have every reason to believe that human civilization has the strength and the confidence to resolve this Spiritual Energy Crisis! Indeed, this was the reason Yade remained calm up to this point. Even though he did not know how human civilization would resolve it, he trusted his judgment. And he looked forward with genuine anticipation. As a middle management personnel of a Ninth-level Company, he was privy to certain secrets. Spiritual Energy Crisis was one of them. Before the self-collapse of the Life Empire, this term had never been heard of. Spiritual roots had always been considered a miracle bestowed by the creator upon all life, the truth of the universe, the reliance for all forces to keep moving forward. Only recently had it finally begun to show its terrifying side. To put it bluntly, even the strongest companies within the Company Alliance, facing the current situation, would have to pay a heavy price. How would a civilization that had only one galaxy and nine planets transferred here resolve this? S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Various possibilities emerged in Yades mind. And after one day, the preparations of human civilization finally came to an end. After a days worth of transportation, over ten million warriors from human civilization were scattered across this planet. Yes, they were all from human civilization! And not an alliance of human civilization and affiliated civilizations. They did not idle away this day either, and with high efficiency, they frenziedly slaughtered every dimensional creature that dared poke its head out from the Dimension Space, regardless of how many more appeared. Even the concentration of spiritual energy within the entire planet saw a terrifying increase. It wasnt just spiritual ability users who could feel it; even ordinary people could sense the growth in their physical fitness. This was the power of spiritual energy! And when everything was finally ready, Shen Hao arrived! The moment Shen Hao arrived, all human soldiers, at the same instant, converged a massive power in the void, forming an imprint! It was the imprint that represented Shen Hao! In that instant, countless powers continuously converged upon Shen Hao and then transformed into a tremendous domain. The Dominator Domain! It enveloped the entire planet directly! Yes, this was Shen Haos plan. Under normal circumstances, even Shen Hao, who had reached Level 29, could not extend his Dominator Domain to such an extent. But the Emperor was not just capable of distributing his power among the people. It could also draw strength from the people! Chapter 268 - 258: Even the Divine is no match! Chapter 268: Chapter 258: Even the Divine is no match! This also counts as one of Shen Haos research achievements over the past five and a half years, concerning his profession and personal ability. As a unique mythical profession, [Emperor] differed from some of the other professions. Professions lacking unique characteristics could more or less obtain magic suitable for themselves, no matter what the profession. But not Shen Hao. He could only conduct research by himself. At the moment, one of the research outcomes was manifested. ... All warriors Imprints, although also Emperors Seals, were different from those previous marks that drew power from Shen Hao; these were meant to offer their own power to the Emperor. Unlike Shen Haos power transfer, which could transcend distance with the help of the ability [Divine Descent] and the [Emperor] profession. If he wanted to draw strength from everyone else, the current range was limited to within the galaxy. Thats why he had to arrange these tens of millions of warriors on this planet. And at this moment, in an instant, the entire planet was under Shen Haos domain! Truly a unique feeling, Shen Hao murmured in his heart. The power received from the people, in terms of quality, originally could not match his own, as most were merely cultivators at the Extraordinary Second Stage, with various directions of cultivation. Magic Power, Spiritual Power, even blood and Qi everything was included. However, once these powers reached the interior of Shen Haos body, they could easily convert into his own power, making little difference in use. Perhaps the quality still did not reach the Extraordinary Fourth Stage level, but the sheer quantity far surpassed the limits of the third tier of extraordinary! Thus, he was able to incorporate the entire planet into his Domain! Shen Hao experienced this for a few seconds before moving on without wasting time. As the Domain spread, with Shen Hao doing nothing, the entire planet remained unchanged, all within it, including those powerful Spiritual Ability Users, were completely unaware. Even the Dimensional Creatures continued to appear one after the other. But the next moment! The world, stood still! Unlike the previous silent stillness, this moments halt did not encompass the peoples ability to think. Therefore, everyone could clearly feel that their bodies, along with everything around them, were completely immobilized! On the entire planet, the most powerful Spiritual Ability Users were Yade and his group. But at this moment, this group from the Company Alliance, with insight and vision far surpassing small nations like Yodora, each and every one of them fell into immense shock! Yade was no exception! What had happened? His entire being was violently shaking; forget moving his fingers, he couldnt even move his eyeballs, only able to keep looking at what he had just seen. From his angle, facing the window, he could vividly see that the entire city outside was the same! Dust floating in the air, leaves that had lifted into the breeze, even including the bubbles and ripples within the water bubbles of the fish-like Spiritual Ability Users! Everything, completely motionless! So, what exactly was happening? Such a scene was beyond Yades comprehension; he even wondered if he was trapped in an illusion! But he and everyone else could still feel the terror behind this power! An entire planet, all at a standstill, could a god accomplish this? S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What followed was even more shocking. Like a transition from utmost stillness to extreme motion! Countless streams of Spiritual Energy, as if drawn by an unknown force, began to move wildly! This included the Spiritual Energy within their bodies and that emanating from each Dimensional Creature! Yade, with indescribable fear, clearly saw a Dimensional Creature, halfway through its emergence from Dimension Space outside the window, directly crushed by an invisible force into its most primal flesh, also converging towards the sky non-stop! What overpowering Spiritual Energy! So immense it was beyond imagination! Yade couldnt fathom what kind of power could do such a thing. Could it be some super-large Spiritual Ability Equipment? Right, it must be Spiritual Ability Equipment! Some new technology! Yade racked his brains, using his superficial understanding, trying to comprehend what was happening before him! Compared to a Spiritual Ability User achieving this, some powerful Spiritual Ability Equipment seemed more plausible! Until his inner turmoil was vicious, his gaze fixed on the sky where something emerged C a colossal hand! It was a hand that seemed to cover the heavens and the earth, beyond description by words! Had Yade been able to move his eyeballs at that moment, they would undoubtedly be contracting intensely! Especially when he saw a pot just as gigantic suddenly appear in that huge hand, drawing in the vast Spiritual Energy, along with all Dimensional Creatures and the flesh of the Spiritual Ability Mutants, into its mouth! Thats not some Spiritual Ability Equipment! Its a Spiritual Ability User! Upon this realization, Yade was greatly impacted! He understood what the other party was doing, but because he understood, it was that much harder to accept! Casually controlling a planet, effortlessly sweeping up all Spiritual Energy on it! Chapter 269 - 258: Divines Are Not Much After All!_2 Chapter 269: Chapter 258: Divines Are Not Much After All!_2 Is this a Spiritual Ability User? No, this is a God! A real God! Even the most powerful Spiritual Ability Users mentioned in the legends, those with the so-called Divine Third Layer Talent, the so-called Fourth Stage! They are far inferior to the power of this gigantic hand! What in the universe has happened! It was only after everything had calmed down and he found that he could move again that Yade remained stiff, stunned, his entire brain overwhelmed by the scene he had just witnessed, losing the ability to think. It wasnt just him; all the other Spiritual Ability Users present felt the same. ... They might not have all witnessed that scene, but they all felt the inability to move, as well as the extraction of their Spiritual Energy! Those who had witnessed, like the fish and lizard Spiritual Ability Users, were shivering uncontrollably, their eyes nearly bulging out of their sockets. A long, long time passed without anyone making a sound! Until, an incredibly excited voice, even trembling with excitement, came through the citys broadcast from Prince Bent. Citizens of Zacharias Planet, you are now safe. The great Human Emperor has personally taken action, saving the entire planet, saving us all The rest of the speech was all praise for the great Human Emperor! But what Yade and others could remember was only one sentence! Human Emperor! The giant hand from just now, everything that had happened, it all came from the Emperor of Human Civilization! Even gods are no match! Yade muttered, his eyes suddenly blazing with intensity as he fiercely turned to everyone, Did you record it? Did you get all of that just now on tape? The others, as if waking from a dream, hurriedly went to check various devices. But there was nothing. Nothing at all! What Shen Hao had released in that moment was only the minds of the people; the rest of the space was essentially frozen. This was the manifestation of Extraordinary Rules, the very essence of Extraordinary power! Perhaps some devices and Equipment could still record, but clearly, the Extraordinary Level of this world was not enough to do so. However, not having recorded anything substantial didnt discourage Yade and the others. On the contrary, as they gradually recovered from that overwhelmingly shocking emotion, they became incredibly excited! Human Civilization! Human Civilization! Yade even clenched his fists and roared, This is an opportunity, our opportunity! Such a powerful civilization, such a formidable existence, could not possibly emerge without making a sound. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The only reason he could think of was that this civilization had, in the past, never stepped into the mainstream society of the universe! Perhaps out of disdain, perhaps out of unwillingness, but regardless of the reason, they had now stepped out! That signified immense opportunities and benefits! One need not even consider the other aspects of Human Civilizations strength; just the Human Emperor alone was enough to shake the entire universe! And now, at a time when no one else had made contact, they, representing the Company Alliance, would make the very first contact! The significance and benefits of this, not to mention just the Yodora Civilizations failed investment, even if the losses had been tenfold worse, would be enough for them to recover! With a shared understanding, everyones hearts were ablaze with excitement! And this was actually Shen Haos intention. The reason he did not freeze their thoughts was precisely to use this rare opportunity to demonstrate the mighty power of the entire Human Civilization! Even if the Trial remained difficult, even if Human Civilizations actual strength was not that great, Human Civilizations biggest trump card held power that surpassed civilization levels! That trump card was Shen Hao himself! Shen Haos confidence in himself still abounded! He was certain. Even if among the other eight civilizations participating in the Trial, there were Chosen Ones who had reached the Fourth Stage, their strength might not be greater than his own! Unless they too possessed Mythical Talent. But Mythical Talents are not so easily found. This deterrence should be enough, Shen Hao reviewed the plan and paid special attention to the reactions of the strongest Spiritual Ability Users on the planet before withdrawing his gaze. Actually, it might have been more prudent to step into the Fourth Stage and then come forward openly. But that would take too long. Human Civilization needs to increase its strength at the fastest speed! Apart from points, indigenous civilizations are the best sources of interest! The next planet! Shen Hao descended upon another planet. The Mother Planets of the Yodora life forms are relatively close to each other; some of them dont even require the transportation of soldiers, as they can leverage the power of the warriors just the same. As for the farther Mother Planets, a slower approach isnt an issue. So, with Shen Hao personally taking action, in just half a day, the crisis of the Yodora was resolved! In total, forty-two trillion points were gained! Only eight trillion points away from unlocking the Level 27 Mall. And even so, such a massive amount boosted the performance value of Human Civilization greatly! It soared directly to the first rank of civilization! Together with Shen Haos performance value, it also occupied the first place among the Chosen Ones values! Although it didnt exceed the second place by much, and though it is very possible that most civilizations simply havent encountered such events rather than lacking the ability to gain points on a large scale. Regardless, this occasion still made Human Civilization stand out among the rest of the Trial Civilizations. It will inevitably attract the attention of countless Chosen Ones. Besides, the Refining Spirit Pot, a Red Mythical-level Equipment, also brought in a huge harvest. As Red Mythical-level Equipment, even the Spiritual Energy polluted and corroded by the Ancient God Rank can be refined into pure Spiritual Liquid! This Spiritual Liquid is no simple matter. Its virtually an all-purpose resource. Whether its used for cultivating Extraordinary plants, feeding Extraordinary livestock, or for Cultivation, it can play a tremendous role in all areas. The amount of Spiritual Liquid obtained this time far exceeds the amount refined from defective goods over the past five and a half years. One can only say that trials are dangerous, but the benefits gained from them far surpass those obtained during rest periods. Moreover, theres another gain. Besides the entire Yodora Kingdom becoming a force of Human Civilization, Human Civilization has also opened a pathway to the indigenous civilizations. After the crisis in the Yodora Kingdom was resolved, envoys from the Company Alliance had already respectfully submitted their requests for diplomacy. Shen Hao took this quite seriously. For this, a meeting was convened on purpose. The Company Alliance is an interest collective that chases only profits, Shen Hao said while looking at the gathered intelligence during the meeting, They only sent a high-level manager from a Level 9 Company as an envoy, which shows that they are not fully convinced of our strength and are somewhat skeptical. Yes, this is something that everyone can see. And it makes sense. While Shen Hao showed unparalleled power that day, he ultimately left no written evidence behind. The only proof is the testimony of the participants. At most, there are also some traces left within the Kingdom of Yodora. In such a case, its entirely possible that everything was just an Illusion Technique. And this is precisely what Shen Hao intentionally did. Human Civilization needed to make a splash but not too big of one at once. Too big, and the benefits might not be digestible in a short time while the risks would continuously increase, making it not worth the cost. At least, the current level is just right. We need to create a suitable identity background to meet with envoys from the Company Alliance and other indigenous civilizations, somebody officially proposed, It needs to be mysterious enough, powerful enough, and also be able to explain what we need and what we lack. I have a suggestion; maybe we can start with the cycle of civilizations rise and fall in this universe over tens of thousands of years. Chapter 270 - 259: How Much Do You Know About the Universes Doomsday Chapter 270: Chapter 259: How Much Do You Know About the Universes Doomsday When it comes to this topic, its impossible not to mention a special concept. Long before entering this universe and coming into contact with the Black Silver Mercenary Group, a native civilization, Human Civilization had tried to make these natives aware of the existence of the Civilization Trial. To everyones surprise, the result was inconceivable. Unrecognizable! Thats right, even if all information related to the Civilization Trial was explained to them face-to-face, all the natives would lose their memories without any awareness, and their cognition would even become distorted. What was universally known within the entire Human Civilization was completely unknown to the natives! ... Unless, the natives formally joined them or one of the two Affiliated Civilizations. Only then could this cognitive restriction be lifted. Although Human Civilization had already recognized the mighty power of the Civilization Trial, in this regard, it was undoubtedly displayed once again with exquisite and vivid detail. In light of this, the Analysis Department believes that this rule is very likely for the protection of the civilizations participating in the Trial. After all, once the indigenous civilization becomes aware of the Civilization Trial, the consequences could be unpredictable and the indigenous civilizations with enough strength might pay close attention to the civilizations participating in the Trial while they are still not powerful enough in the early stages. Even worse, theres a significant chance it could directly attract the attention of the Ancient Gods! Should such a situation arise, the threat to the Trial Civilizations would be devastating. Under these rules, Human Civilization, indeed, has a great deal of latitude in how it explains its own identity and origin! It didnt require careful thought before, but now, with the platform of the Yodora Kingdom and the unique performance of Human Civilization in the Yodora incident, more and more powers will start to pay attention. Making a unified explanation has become urgent. One plan after another has been brought out for discussion. Ultimately, Shen Hao selected one of them. However, choosing a plan was not the end of it, as a series of follow-up preparations were needed, including changing some of the public and internet information. Otherwise, even with the power of the Civilization Trial, it was unpredictable to what extent cognition could be distorted. Besides that, other interests from the Yodora incident also needed to be quickly assimilated. Shen Hao did not completely sweep clean all the Spiritual Energy from every Life Planet within the Yodora Kingdom. Instead, he deliberately left three Life Planets, still retaining a substantial number of Dimensional Creatures corpses, keeping the concentration of Spiritual Energy at a proper ratio to continue attracting more Dimensional Creatures. The purpose, of course, was for points and resources. It also allowed for training soldiers and experimenting. Experiments on the effects of the Cultivation and Magic systems against Dimensional Creatures were conducted, including some technological weapons. As a result, the total points Shen Hao earned still maintained a rate of increase of sixty to seventy trillion per day. Just three days after the end of the Yodora Kingdom incident, Shen Haos total points had reached a hundred trillion! This directly opened up the Level 27 Mall! Although this Trial is difficult, its also a great opportunity to upgrade the Store Level! Shen Hao was quite looking forward to it. Apart from the Chosen One Mall, many technologies obtained from the Yodora Kingdom were also being rapidly digested. Shen Hao had already seen the relevant reports. Better than expected by a large margin. The reason being, the crucial technologies within the Yodora Kingdom, from a technological standpoint, were not that advanced. They just involved special Spiritual Ability Domains. If considered as part of the Spiritual Power System, they were roughly at Level 22 or Level 23. With the current technology of Human Civilization, it could be quickly integrated. Within just one week, the production line for Human Civilizations very own Jump Engines had officially started. This included engines for some large spaceships. The report stated that with the addition of more production lines and the full utilization of the Yodora Kingdoms productive capacity, in no more than a years time, all current spaceships could be retrofitted. That represented a transport capacity capable of moving tens of billions of people at once! In addition, other Spiritual Ability Equipment, including some unique Spiritual Ability Weapons, were also under research. In no more than six months, Human Civilizations strength within the Spiritual Power System would completely surpass that of the Yodora Kingdom. But, this was still a bit slow. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hence, the members of the Global United Front took contacts with the Company Alliance and other native powers seriously and held high expectations. Time quickly advanced to half a month later. A spaceship, entirely white and seeming exceptionally smooth and bright, like a white star in the dark universe, jumped into the designated space jump port of Human Civilization and then slowly approached the Human Mother Planet. It was the official Envoy sent by the Company Alliance. The lead ambassadors name was Roddy. He came from the Level 9 Company Bolis. Bolis was a company specializing in Spiritual Energy Resources as its main product, with a core business of collecting various Spiritual Energy Resources, processing them, and then making them into various products. This was also why Bolis took the initiative to volunteer and send a high-level company official as an ambassador to Human Civilization. Whether or not Human Civilization was as powerful as it claimed, at least one thing was clearthey controlled a vast number of Dimensional Creatures resources. Chapter 271 - 259: How Much Do You Know About the Universes Doomsday_2 Chapter 271: Chapter 259: How Much Do You Know About the Universes Doomsday_2 They were even continuously acquiring Dimensional Creatures! Just this one point was enough for Human Civilization to be esteemed guests of the Bolis Company. At this moment, Roddy was sitting in the bright and spacious captains quarters, holding a glass of wine that floated in front of him, and he looked interestedly at Yade, who sat across from him, as he spoke: Supervisor Yade, havent you not only returned to your original position but also possibly advanced even further? Why are you still so tense? Thats not like you. Director Roddy. Yades expression was indeed tightly strung and extremely serious, Im not nervous for myself, but for the work we are about to undertake; I must emphasize to you once again, that the Human Emperor possesses power far beyond our understanding! S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes, I know. Roddy still appeared unconcerned, only chuckling lightly as he said, A possessor of Spiritual Ability Talent at Divine Third Layer of the Extraordinary Fourth Stage, he is indeed a significant figure. Thats why I was dispatched on first contact. They have been given adequate attention, havent they? You know, there are not insignificant differences even among significant figures. Not every significant figure is a member of the Justice Federation or a director of a Twelfth-level Company. ... The possessor of Spiritual Ability Talent at Divine Third Layer of the Extraordinary Fourth Stage certainly holds a very high status. Seen across the entire universe, they would be a very significant figure indeed. But as Roddy said, they had already given him plenty of attention. Roddy himself was not simple either. His appearance was very similar to humans, with similar height and limbs, fair skin, and, by Human Civilizations aesthetic, quite handsome features, with light white irises that added an extra charm. Additionally, he was a possessor of Level 8 Spiritual Talent and was just one step away from advancing to the Extraordinary Fourth Stage. If it werent for a soul injury that made a complete breakthrough difficult, he could have at least been a General Manager of a Level 9 Company, just waiting to directly become one of the company directors instead of merely holding the position of a manager. Even so, this was enough for him to hold significant positions within most of the powers in the universe. Sending him on first contact was sufficient indication of their seriousness. However, in the face of such an attitude, Yade was not the slightest bit relaxed. Because he had witnessed with his own eyes the moment when Shen Hao had acted. That massive hand that seemed capable of clasping an entire planet left an indelible impression; in Yades view, even the strongest in the entire universe might not be as powerful as this Human Emperor! Unfortunately, his voice carried little weight. That was why he was so tense at this moment. However, fortunately, Roddy still demonstrated his professionalism. As the spaceship was nearing, he tucked away his casual demeanor and became stern and respectful. After all, he was going to the turf of a significant figure. Even if it was professional pretense, he had to show the right attitude. Yet, as the spaceship approached the Human Mother Planet under the escort of several ships, Roddy began to notice some unusual aspects. This planet is so vast, yet the gravity is only to this extent. Roddy recorded in his personal terminal, It likely possesses an ultra-large anti-gravity system, which speaks to astounding financial resources. Because this is completely uneconomical. To create such a huge low-gravity planet, the cost would be enough to construct dozens, if not hundreds, of ordinary-size Life Planets. If you werent immensely wealthy, you simply wouldnt do this. With this realization, there had to be adjustments made in the content of the cooperation. With this knowledge, the spaceship finally entered the interior of the planet. But the moment it entered the atmosphere, Roddys demeanor suddenly changed; this time, his surprise was nearly impossible to conceal. He sensed Spiritual Energy! Dense Spiritual Energy! Arent they afraid of attracting Dimensional Creatures? Roddy encountered something a bit beyond his understanding for the first time. Obviously, for Transcendents unaware of Extraordinary Elements, the omnipresent Extraordinary Elements on the Human Mother Planet automatically converted into their own system of power! Yet, all Spiritual Ability Users draw Spiritual Energy by connecting to the omnipresent Dimension Space, pulling it from Dimension Space! Spiritual energy would never disperse into the air like this! Especially after an unknown colossal change had occurred in Dimension Space. How could such a concentration of spiritual energy not attract dimensional creatures? Rodis gaze finally became grave. The only guess was that Human Civilization possessed means to prevent dimensional creatures from being attracted by spiritual energy! This was unheard of! Manager Rodi! At this moment, his assistant sent a notification, Human Civilization has sent their itinerary. Send it to me. Rodi said solemnly. He glanced at the itinerary, which seemed quite ordinary. First, meet with the officials responsible for their reception, then proceed to inspect some product centers, and finally conduct cooperation negotiations. What level is this Deputy Director of the Business Reception Department? Rodi asked. Roughly equivalent to mid-to-upper management. The assistant obviously understood. Rodi remained silent. The level of the reception personnel could largely reflect the importance placed by the civilization. And such a level, either meant they did not value the Company Alliance, or they did not value him, and clearly, the latter was more likely! This was further confirmed after he actually met the reception personnel. On behalf of Human Civilization, I welcome the arrival of the envoys from the Company Alliance. This was an official named Edo Besarlius, a Northern Alliance person, his face wore a refined smile, neither too subtle nor overly enthusiastic. Edo was also a Chosen One, a Blue Talent holder, and before the Civilization Trial, he was the CEO of a large company, extremely skilled, reaching the worlds top level. After receiving this task, he had twelve times the expectations for the so-called companies within this universe. Thank you for your welcome, Mr. Edo. Rodi bowed gracefully, with his handsome face, he looked less like a manager and more like a noble. Please follow me this way. Edo smiled, However, before we officially start the inspection, we would like to understand one basic thingbeing one of the most dominant forces in the universe, how much does the Company Alliance understand about the cosmic apocalypse that is currently occurring in the universe? Rodis just-taken step suddenly stiffened in place. Including the smile on his face! His pupils involuntarily widened, and he looked at Edo with some disbelief. Edos expression did not change at all, as if he had mentioned it casually. It was as if what he had just heard was all an illusion. It took a while before Rodi managed to regain his composure and chuckled, Mr. Edo, are you joking? The cosmic apocalypse is merely a widely existing entertaining rumor. Ambassador Rodi, please answer seriously, as this will determine the attitude we will have towards the Company Alliance. Edo smiled, his smile still present, but in Rodis eyes, it was very glaring. However, before Rodi could prepare to say something, Edo spoke again: This is an apocalypse that, if not controlled, will destroy the entire universe within a hundred years. Being one of the most powerful forces in the universe, the Company Alliance couldnt possibly be unaware, but we need to know how much you actually understand and use this to judge your abilities. After all, in this once-in-tens-of-thousands of years apocalypse, every being in the universe is a natural ally, arent they? Rodis expression had already stiffened again by the time Edo mentioned within a hundred years, and his face was devoid of any smile when the other party mentioned once in tens of thousands of years. He became quite serious, even showing some horror. And the other members of the Company Alliance, including Yade, were not just shocked; their expressions were filled with incredible horror. What had they heard? An apocalypse destroying the entire universe? This was the entire universe! Chapter 272 - 260: Humans Come from the Previous Era! Chapter 272: Chapter 260: Humans Come from the Previous Era! All eyes turned to Roddy. What truly terrified these people was not Edos words, but Roddys reaction! The notion of a cosmic apocalypse is not something one would easily believe under normal circumstances. More often, its taken as a joke, or at best, a speculation with only a semblance of truth. But Roddys reaction was too abnormal. This subconscious fear and horror had all the others panicking. ... Is this true? Yade couldnt help but ask aloud, Is there really going to be a cosmic apocalypse within a hundred years? I, I havent heard anything like that, Roddys response was a bit labored. Yes, he indeed knew something. But what he knew was not what the Human official in front of him was talking about! He only knew that the Dimension Space had undergone unprecedented changes, and that the entire Universe and countless civilizations indeed faced an unknown danger. It had not only led to the destruction of the Life Empire, but some powerful forces had even perished because of it. However, no one had told him that the crisis had already reached the level of a cosmic apocalypse! And that it would happen within a mere century? Was it an exaggeration, or did they truly know something? If you are not aware of the cosmic apocalypse, it would be best to send a message back and inquire, Edo spoke again, It concerns the extent of the cooperation between us, just as I said, we need to have a general understanding of our partners abilities. Watching Edo, who appeared extremely calm, even taking it for granted, Roddy and the others were indescribably apprehensive. The calmer Human Civilization acted, the more it suggested that they might possess some concrete intelligence! Intelligence that people like them should not be privy to! Roddy couldnt even bear to stay a moment longer. I will send a message back immediately! His unease had reached its peak. He was desperate to return and verify the truth. whether the cosmic apocalypse was real! Heres another piece of intelligence, Edo began again, This is not our first time facing the brink of apocalypse. If you really know something, you would understand the weight of this statement. Yes, I will pass the message, Roddy replied, now stripped of his initial composure. The sudden revelation of an impending cosmic apocalypse within a hundred years left him in utter disarray. Especially considering what he knew and the composure of the other party, the possibility seemed to grow ever more likely! This was about the cosmic apocalypse! Roddy hurried back to the spaceship with quick steps, while Yade and the other representatives did the same, each filled with a different emotion C fear, confusion, tension, disbelief but at that moment, all were urgently seeking the truth! Roddy reached out to a Director in his company named Heather. With a Level 9 Spiritual Talent and a Fourth Stage Spiritual Ability User, she might not have reached the level of a Cosmic Dominator, but she was still part of the Cosmic Federations top echelon. And after listening to Roddys detailed report, Heather was submerged in a clear silence. This reaction gave Roddys heart a jolt. It plummeted like a stone falling into the abyss, his emotions sinking deeper and deeper. The worst had come to pass; after a long pause, Heather finally spoke slowly, Since you already know, theres no point in hiding it. Yes, the cosmic apocalypse is real. ! Before Heather spoke, no matter how much he guessed, Roddy had always held on to a fantasy, hoping it was all untrue or merely speculative. But when those words came from Heathers mouth, all self-deception and hope lost their meaning. The cosmic apocalypse was real! Director Heather, what exactly is this Roddy couldnt help but ask, his voice trembling slightly. Even though he had almost no hope of further progress, at least he would have hundreds of years of enjoyment! A cosmic apocalypse that swept across the entire Universe was going to arrive within a mere century? He simply couldnt accept it! I dont know much myself, Director Heather seemed to be trying to comfort this capable subordinate, slowly explaining, But indeed, a universal doom has happened before, and you should know that the origins of all civilizations in the entire cosmos today can be traced back no further than approximately eighteen thousand years ago. Indeed, this was common knowledge. Whether it was the Life Empire, the Company Alliance, or the Justice Federation, all known civilizations within the cosmos originated no more than eighteen thousand years ago. The mainstream belief of the universe was that all life originated from a cosmic transformation billions of years ago and that the development of life on various planets had been highly consistent, so that many intelligent lives and civilizations emerged within those eighteen thousand years. However, now that he became aware of the universal doom, Roddy suddenly understood many things. Eighteen thousand years ago was it when the last universal doom occurred? Roddys tone was laced with palpable bitterness of his own. The universal doom not only existed, but it had also appeared more than once! S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It wasnt that all civilizations originated eighteen thousand years ago, but rather that eighteen thousand years ago, all civilizations had been destroyed once! Exactly so, Heather said, Even though civilizations were destroyed, there are still numerous traces that were not annihilated, and even some strong civilizations barely survived, becoming powers in the new cosmic era. It is known that behind our Company Alliance, the Justice Federation, and the Great Wu Empire, there are shadows of civilizations from the previous era, which is why we have some information about the universal doomdimensional space fluctuations are the signs of its impending arrival. Even though Heathers tone was calm, the impact of his words was unparalleled. The Great Wu Empire was one of the five great forces that emerged as the most militarily powerful in the past ten thousand years. Who would have thought that even they had shadows of the previous era behind them? And the Company Alliance itself, and even the Justice Federation as well. Then the Life Empire Roddy suddenly thought of something. They are not, indeed. They developed in this era on their own, which is why they were destroyed so easily, Heather paused briefly before speaking again, Information about the doom has been frozen over a long time, and its only activated when signs of the doom appear. I only learned of these contents today. They are still of the highest confidentiality. Managers at your level are informed only if they have noticed something and inquire proactively. As for the Human Civilization that youre going to serve as an ambassador for I have not found any records about them. It seems very likely that Human Civilization is a civilization from the previous era that has continued to the present day, and has been hiding all along! Towards the end, Heathers tone had become very serious. In fact, when he first received the report from Roddy, the shock in his heart was significant. But after the shock, it seemed within reason. Each civilization that survived the last doom and lived on through it had its reasons for not being simple, each with their own trump cards. Just like their Company Alliance. If Human Civilization was also such a civilization, then it was not surprising that it could prevent the destruction of the Yodora Civilization. Moreover, in recent times, powerful civilizations like this have appeared more than once. As a director of a Level 9 Company, Heather knew quite a bit of intelligence. In their headquarters vicinity and within the territories of the Great Wu Empire, there have been strong civilizations that have suddenly emerged! Clearly, unlike the Company Alliance, the Justice Federation, and a few others who chose to redevelop and stand in front of everyone, these civilizations chose to hide themselves until now, with doom approaching, before they stepped out. Although he did not know the purpose of their concealment, they were absolutely not to be underestimated! No one could predict what kind of trump cards these civilizations had, especially in the face of a cosmic apocalypse affecting the entire Universe. The more such civilizations there were, the better, as they increased the chances of survival. Now, Im raising your authority to the level of a director! Director Heather spoke again, All the content you have reported, I will deliver to the highest council of the Company Alliance. As an ambassador, you will make deep contact with them, and you should meet all their cooperative needs as much as possible. In addition, theres another important task for you, which is to understand their trump cards and strength to determine whether they are truly a civilization from the Previous Era! Director Heather, do you mean Roddys eyes widened, as if he understood something. Yes, Director Heather confirmed, Even if they have information on the universal doom, theres also a chance that they learned it through other channels. Even if they are truly a civilization from the Previous Era, there are degrees of strength and weakness. Roddy, with universal doom imminent, we are both mere ants, and if we want to survive this disaster and live to the next era, we must seize the opportunity ourselves. Yes! Hope started to bloom again in Roddys heart. Indeed, if civilizations from the previous era could survive the doom, then he also had hope! As a Third Rank, top Third Stage Spiritual Ability User with a Level 8 Spiritual Talent, his strength and status were undoubtedly amongst the elite in the top echelons of the Universe. Any way you looked at it, his chances of survival were much higher than the masses! Clearly, the reason why Director Heather and the high-level executives of the Company Alliance remained calm was that they still harbored hope! Human Civilization might just be where his hope for survival lay! After his final exchange of some intelligence with Director Heather, Roddy finally stepped out from the emergency secret communication room. He immediately saw the group waiting at the door, looking incredibly anxious. Chapter 273 - 261: The Confidence of Human Civilization! Chapter 273: Chapter 261: The Confidence of Human Civilization! Facing these people before him, Roddy felt an indescribable emotion in his heart. This news had come too suddenly! It was even more shocking than the destruction of the Life Empire. After more than ten thousand years of peace, who could have imagined that the apocalypse would arrive so abruptly? In this moment, every creature in the universe, whether they were high-ranking Spiritual Ability Users of the past or mortals who barely scraped through life, were all desperate ants struggling in despair. Ladies and gentlemen, Roddy adjusted his breathing and slowly said, fellow colleagues, all the news you have just heard is not to be disclosed. From this moment onward, initiate the highest level of confidentiality protocol, and everyones personal terminals will now enter a restricted mode! Although Roddy did not give a direct answer, his words had already said it all. ... At this moment, everyone fell into immense panic! Various noisy voices kept coming. Its really true, there really is a cosmic apocalypse! What exactly is it? Is it related to changes in the Dimension Space? What happened to the Dimension Space? I should have known, such a powerful Life Empire was destroyed outright! Clearly, not many people could withstand such an information shock, and some even didnt want to stay here anymore. With the cosmic apocalypse upon them, what was the point of being in the company? Even promotions and wealth suddenly seemed meaningless! Everyone, quiet down! Roddy furrowed his brows and roared. A powerful aura swept over everyone in an instant, pulling their minds back from the shock of the cosmic apocalypse. Some of the weaker ones even trembled. The cosmic apocalypse might soon take away everyones future, but right now, Roddy had the power to take away their lives! With that aura, Roddy stared at everyone and slowly said, I have come to know some information. The cosmic apocalypse does exist and will bring a great calamity to sweep through the universe. However, we are not without a chance to survive. Under these circumstances, should you follow the companys lead, or do you wish to struggle towards death like those mortals? By now, Roddy had fully understood why the top tier of the Company Alliance had hidden the news of the cosmic apocalypse. If they did not do so, letting this news spread would utterly dissolve any semblance of order. In which case, these powerful Spiritual Ability Users would have even fewer chances to survive. In light of this, it was better to use lies to make these weaker beings serve them to the last moment. At this moment, Roddys words undoubtedly had an effect. As a member within the Company Alliance, even having reached a middle-level position, the people present naturally understood the power of the company. If there were a chance to survive this apocalypse, it was clear that staying with the company offered a greater opportunity than being outside! Suddenly, everyone became compliant and eager. In the past, this position only represented power and wealth, but now, it clearly represented a hope for survival! Manager Roddy, Yade took a deep breath. His mind was working fast, so he quickly noticed something that shocked him, then this Human Civilization Human Civilization, Im afraid, is very extraordinary! Roddy recalled the words previously said to him by Director Heather, his eyes also involuntarily revealed a shocked emotion, Human Civilization has already been elevated to the highest equal level of civilizations. All business cooperation treaties are based on the highest level, and soon, a higher-ranked Envoy will visit, but before that, we should get a basic understanding. Highest equal level civilization! The moment these words appeared, everyone was stunned for a while, then also showed deep astonishment. In the past, there were only four civilizations that had such treatment. Now there were only three. Thats right, it was those few strongest forces recognized throughout the universe. Yet, the entire Human Civilization occupied only one galaxy with nine planets! The disparity in scale was obvious. But, remembering the words previously said by that official, they had to admit, Human Civilization indeed was incredibly mysterious. Considering the favor of working together, let me remind you once more, Roddy seemed hesitant for a moment but still spoke, Human Civilization surely possesses the ability to combat this apocalypse. Perhaps, our chance to survive might lie right here! Just this sentence alone made everyones heart flutter. True, the company was powerful, but they were just insignificant lackeys within it. However, at Human Civilization, they would be envoys backed by the company! Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If there was a chance, they could certainly leverage the power of Human Civilization! Lets go. Seeing that morale had been boosted, Roddy straightened his clothes, adjusted his demeanor, and spoke, continue with our work. When Edo once again saw this group of envoys, his eyes also brightened subtly. Clearly, he could naturally discern the change in these peoples mentality. Indeed, a force like the Company Alliance could not possibly be ignorant of the universal apocalypse. Apparently, the identities they had prepared for themselves had also been successfully established. The truly perfect identity is not established by ones own claims, but by making others believe it themselves! So, what do you know? Edo asked with a smile, looking at Roddy. This is indeed an unimaginable reality, Roddy exclaimed, focusing intensely on Edo in front of him, saying word by word, Our Company Alliance, too, has survived from the previous era to this day. As expected, Edos smile brightened even further, Not surprisingly, under an apocalypse crisis, its better to have more allies. Indeed! Roddy, observing Edos expression, further confirmed his own opinion! Although Director Heather said that Human Civilization might have heard the intelligence from others, to Roddy, who was directly interacting with Human Civilization, it seemed highly likely that Human Civilization had survived from the previous era! There were many reasons. Such as the information they knew, and the abilities they demonstrated. But the most important reason was this sense of ease! Yes, that sense of ease. As the General Manager of a Level 9 Company within the Company Alliance, he experienced immense fear upon learning of the universal apocalypse, and even an almost unbearable despair. Yet here before him was merely a mid-level official of Human Civilization, even just at the Extraordinary Second Stage in terms of ability. Still, he remained so relaxed even knowing about the apocalypse? Resigned to fate? No, that was clearly confidence! Confidence in his ability to survive! This confidence wasnt just found in Edo alone, but was widely held among all those in Human Civilization who were informed! The trump card of Human Civilization is probably stronger than we anticipated, Roddys heart began to race. His heart had elevated the importance of Human Civilization to the utmost, at least for his personal significance, and even faintly felt like it could surpass that of the Company itself. Subsequently, Roddy did not hesitate to reveal all the concessions for cooperation offered by the Company Alliance. At the highest level of equivalent civilization, it not only means concessions in business cooperation, but most importantly, access to high-level technologies and contributions under certain privileges, Roddy was striving to enhance his own role, The system of the Company Alliance revolves around commerce, although there are restrictions on certain special technologies and resources. However, our principle is that theres nothing that cant be exchanged for interest. With such status, whatever Human Civilization needs, as long as they can provide equivalent interests, trade cooperation is possible. This was actually one of the reasons why many powerful forces allowed the Company Alliance to establish bases and invest in their territories. It indeed could lead to mutual benefits to a certain extent. Of course, if the strength was inadequate, it sometimes could also bring significant impacts to the host countrys economy and technological development. Take the prior situation of the Yodora Kingdom, for example. The Life Empire controlled the military of the Yodora Kingdom, yet their economy was also controlled by the Company Alliance; should the Company Alliance withdraw its investment, the economy of the Yodora Kingdom would directly collapse. Thus, they nominally had only one father, but in reality, they had two. Of course, Human Civilization naturally did not worry about this. Indeed, a fine contract, Edo smiled, Just in time, there are six planets within our galaxy in abandoned states, and we need to bring them into operation and develop them in a short time. These six planets referred naturally to those civilizations that had been eliminated in the previous trial. Originally, these six planets still had the possibility of leaving directly in the new trial, so it wasnt good to build and develop extensively. Instead, it was important to quickly take away the useful resources. But now, it had been confirmed that these six planets would accompany the galaxy into the new trial. That gave them certain developmental value. Not to mention, building factories on them would save more time than constructing space factories directly in the universe. The value of a Life Planet was still not low. If they could now leverage the power of the Company Alliance for development, it would undoubtedly save a lot of effort. Even the development on the Human Mother Planet could be accelerated. However, this was actually a part of what Roddy found somewhat incomprehensible. Although information about the Civilization Trial had been distorted and erased, he could still see that there wasnt much development on this planet, and many cities were only newly built. This made the planet seem not like the Mother Planet of Human Civilization, but rather like the whole civilization had been moved here not long ago. At that moment, Edo suddenly said, Considering that your side has shown a certain amount of sincerity, we can also provide some intelligence, including intelligence regarding the apocalypse. Just this sentence made Roddys heart tremble fiercely. At that moment, all he wanted was to look eagerly at Edo, as if the person in front of him was not an official of Human Civilization, but the love of his life! Chapter 274 - 262: Human Civilization is Where Hope Lies! Chapter 274: Chapter 262: Human Civilization is Where Hope Lies! For Roddy, who had only just learned of the impending Universe Apocalypse, his mind was entirely consumed by the thought of it. Anyone aware of such a vast catastrophe would find it hard to ignore. The higher the position one held, the more this held true. However, the Company Alliance could not provide him with more intelligence, and even Director Heather had many uncertainties. Since Human Civilization was willing to provide intelligence, how could Roddy not desire it? The unknown is always the greatest fear, and partial knowledge even more so! ... Facing Roddys undisguised eagerness, Edos heart also felt slightly moved. As outsiders, their understanding of the Universe Apocalypse should not have surpassed that of the natives. However, the existence of the President made this impossibility a possibility. It was almost as if they were cheating. At the moment, it was merely the simplest use of this informational advantage. Edo recalled the orders he had received and said with a solemn expression, In this apocalypse, the most dangerous are the strong, the Spiritual Ability Users. The more powerful, the more dangerous. Just this sentence made Roddys pupils violently constrict. The stronger, the more dangerous? His heart couldnt help but beat faster, and he stared intently at Edo before him as if in disbelief. Just a short while ago, he had been rejoicing over his own power! He had even believed that, as a strong person, he had a greater chance of surviving the apocalypse than the common masses. But could this be the outcome? Are you sure? Roddys voice was somewhat hoarse. Since its a sincere offer, of course, it can be verified, Edo said calmly, The destruction of the Life Empire started from the high-level personnels. The madness of the Emperor of the Life Empire is a well-known fact. As for the rest, a simple inquiry will make it clear. You must know, the root of the apocalypse lies in the Dimension Space, and Spiritual Ability Users are the closest to the Dimension Space. The stronger they are, the closer they get. Exactly! Although it had not yet been verified, Roddy was already convinced by the logic presented. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, his face, highly similar to that of a human, was completely drained of color. He even thought of many more reasons, becoming somewhat enlightened. No wonder there arent many powerful Spiritual Ability Users among you. Roddy had already found the explanation for Human Civilization, murmuring, No wonder there are only so few of you, no wonder you hide yourselves, no wonder you do not have much Spiritual Power Technology Everything became clear. All the misunderstandings during their prior negotiation now seemed obvious. For instance, the strength of Human Civilization did not seem so formidable, apart from that mysterious Emperor, not even a Spiritual Ability User who had reached the Extraordinary Fourth Stage could be seen. Or the technology of Human Civilization, completely divorced from Spiritual Power. Barely any Spiritual Power Technology was visible. Or the power that was clearly distinct from general Spiritual Ability Users in the warriors of Human Civilization, which seemed to be a unique evolved power! The more Roddy thought, the brighter his eyes became. The shock of knowing the secret gradually filled with the hope laid before him. Does your side already possess a solution to this problem? Roddy couldnt resist asking. Indeed. Edo admitted without hesitation. All at once, Roddys heart thudded hard again. Being of such a high position and capability, he was naturally not a foolish man. Therefore, he understood that the secret Human Civilization had revealed was also a display of their confidence. But what of it? For Roddy, who was aware of the Universe Apocalypse and unwilling to succumb to death, nothing was more important than the hope of surviving the apocalypse! Thus, Roddy made no attempt to conceal his desire, even earnestly saying, Please tell me, no, please help me, whatever the cost, I am able to pay it! To place the initiative in anothers hands might seem contrary to business rules, but wasnt this a demonstration of his value, showing his attitude? Such candid and resolute words instead made Edo respect him more. There was no need to continue playing coy. Actually, you only need to spend more time with us to understand, Edo said with a sense of pride, We have spent a long time and great efforts and have finally embarked on a path that not only diverges from the Spiritual Power System but is also stronger than it. He lifted his hand, where the halo of Spiritual Power emerged. Yes, Edo was following the Cultivation Path. His choice of the Cultivation Path over the Magic Road was initially just to get closer to the President, as the President was Eastern, reflecting his sharp business acumen. And indeed, it had had a certain effect. In todays Human Civilization, as long as one could successfully navigate the Cultivation Path, it was indeed somewhat better than magic. At this moment, Roddy was staring intently at the Spiritual Power in Edos hand. He had seen this power more than once since arriving in Human Civilization. After all, Edos Life Level was one tier lower than his. Naturally, it could not hide from his Perception. But now, observing it up close, the shock in Roddys heart was unparalleled. In the palm of Edos hand, that mass of Spiritual Power was continuously transforming in a deeply Mystical manner, with the Five Elements generating and overcoming each other, divided into Yin and Yang. As a Mythical Skill, its profundity was naturally immense. Roddy could hardly understand much of it, but it was precisely because he did not understand that he was greatly astounded. Chapter 275 - 262: Human Civilization is Where Hope Lies! _2 Chapter 275: Chapter 262: Human Civilization is Where Hope Lies! _2 You should know, he was a powerhouse who had reached the pinnacle of the Third Stage! The human official before him, however, wasnt even at the top of the Second Stage! Moreover, as a high-level member of the Company Alliance, he commanded various technologies and his understanding of Spiritual Energy was by no means inferior to some high-level researchers. But at this moment, the mere cluster of variant Spiritual Energy was beyond his comprehension. No, it couldnt even be called Spiritual Energy anymore! At this moment, Roddy truly believed in the identity of Human Civilization, and likewise, in humanitys trump card! ... Only a civilization that had survived from the previous era and witnessed the cosmic apocalypse would cast aside the easily attainable Spiritual Energy in search of something greater, more mystical, and more powerful! This must necessarily be the reason they chose to hide themselves, even if it meant remaining weak in the long world! And, they may very well have succeeded! Can this power prevent the strong from being eroded? Roddy asked eagerly, looking at the Spiritual Power in Edos hands, already feeling a deep yearning. Not just because of the cosmic apocalypse, but also because, the more he saw this power, the more it seemed to be stronger than Spiritual Energy! Spiritual Energy did not have such mystical and complex variations. Yes, youre right, Edo said directly, squinting his eyes and grinning, We call it Spiritual Power. It is unaffected by the changes in Spiritual Energy. You must understand, the apocalyptic event is so difficult to counter precisely because it begins with the collapse of the strong. Being able to protect the strong, protect the Legion, that is the foundation of countering the apocalypse. Absolutely, absolutely Roddys yearning grew more profound, wishing he could grasp this power immediately. But at that moment, Edo withdrew the Spiritual Power from his hand and said straightforwardly: However, for those who have already become Spiritual Ability Users, transformation is not easy, and it can even be said to be extremely difficult. Even among us, only this generation has truly mastered this power. This was, of course, the truth. It was also a truth that was difficult to conceal. The earliest Cultivators had only practiced for about six and a half years. Of course, to Roddys ears, this was interpreted as Human Civilization has abandoned its past. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was undoubtedly another explanation for everything before him. What he saw was the rebirth of Human Civilization, built on this new power! I understand its naturally not easy, Roddy said somewhat dejectedly, but still not giving up, But, is there really no possibility at all? Not necessarily, Edo said with a laugh, shaking his head, There is just a simpler way, even for Spiritual Ability Users to evade the erosion of Spiritual Energy, but the number of methods is limited. What is the method? Roddy pressed on quickly. However, Edo seemed not prepared to continue speaking. He simply rose to his feet with a smile, saying, Well, there will be plenty of opportunities to learn in the future. Regarding the apocalypse, its not just that one sentence. Its just that this one line should already be known to your high-level officials, but we have detailed information on the erosion of high-ranking Spiritual Ability Users, some of which we can share with you. The data in the Basic Information Library naturally consisted of more than just some simple images and basic information. There was some fairly detailed intelligence. Data on the erosion of high-ranking Spiritual Ability Users was one of them. The importance of such data to indigenous civilizations was self-evident. In the entire Universe, only they possessed high-level Spiritual Ability Users. As for Human Civilization, realizing the dangers of Spiritual Energy, they would naturally not rashly promote such power. No matter how tempting the Spiritual Ability Talent seemed, it was unacceptable, unless there was absolute certainty in preventing erosion. And this part of the data was the most useful bait. Indeed, even though Roddy realized that Human Civilization was data baiting, after obtaining some of the data, he was eager to get back to the urgent communication room and share the information he had learned with Director Heather. Because he knew that he alone did not have the privilege of being treated specially by Human Civilization. That line of talk was, after all, not so much for him, as it was for the Company Alliance behind him. A power completely different from Spiritual Energy, and one that wont be eroded, wont transform into Dimensional Creatures, or drive one into madness? Director Heathers reaction was much bigger than he had anticipated, even adding several premises to describe it. After receiving Roddys confirmation, even through the screen, one could feel Director Heathers excitement. It was only natural. Director Heather was a bona fide Fourth Stage Spiritual Ability User! In the hearts of most people, as powerful as a God. Yet, this very power had become a death knell in the end-of-days. Roddy, who had once been very eager for the kind of power that Director Heather possessed, now felt relieved at his own weakness. I will apply for a mission immediately! Director Heather said directly, Before I arrive, you will fully represent me, representing our entire company, and you can agree to any requests made by Human Civilization! Understand? Yes, I understand! Roddy said directly. Also, Heather went on, dont let people from the other companies know about this. Human Civilizations foundation is stronger than we had previously thought. In combating the end-of-days, they might have progressed further than the Company Alliancebecause even the Company Alliance hasnt been able to solve the problem of powerful Spiritual Ability Users being eroded and falling into madness! Yes! I understand! Roddys tone was filled with uncontrollable excitement. The Company Alliance cant solve the problem? Thats right! The Company Alliance had chosen to enjoy the power of this era and to continue the development of Spiritual Power Technology, which seemed simple and expedient and brought millennia of prosperity, but when the end-of-days emerged again, how could they compare to Human Civilization that from the beginning had stayed anonymous, forsaking enjoyment, sparing no effort just for the fight against the end-of-days! At this moment, in Roddys heart, the seemingly weak power of Human Civilization appeared immensely grand! Such a civilization was where the hope to combat the end-of-days lay! However, Roddy was unaware that his conversation with Director Heather had been under Shen Haos watchful eye all along. Within the territory of Human Civilization, there was nothing Shen Hao didnt know about. With this, the purpose of contacting the Company Alliance had been perfectly achieved. A legitimate identity to deeply interact with the indigenous civilization, and some trump cards important enough to get attention and even take the initiative. With these two points, one could fully utilize the power of the native civilization. However, Shen Hao did not forget that theirs was not the only Trial Civilization to come to this universe. He glanced at the Chosen One interfaces ranking. Just hours before, the performance points of the civilization previously ranked fourth had started to surge! The speed of the surge far surpassed the growth rate of Human Civilization. Even now, it had moved from fourth to second. The difference from Human Civilizations performance value was negligible. Clearly, after the initial month of investigation and testing, the other Trial Civilizations had finally started to make their move. And such a move was extraordinary. We cannot underestimate the strength and potential of the other civilizations, Shen Hao said in his mind. Clearly, with the epochal leap in rank and strength of Human Civilization, the power of the other participating Trial Civilizations would also change dramatically. Simply put, as Human Civilizations Hidden Points increased, the teammates or enemies it was matched with either had equally high Hidden Points, or they just had outright strong capabilities. No opponent could be taken lightly. Even when considering the strength of this Civilization Trial, the likelihood of an ally was greater than that of an enemy. Still, it did not rule out the presence of civilizations with a style like that of the Desert Tower Civilization. Not to mention, the ranking rewards were also very important. Chapter 276 - 263: Other Chapter 276: Chapter 263: Other Hidden Civilizations? Last time, those three top-ranking rewards in the trial were major components that constituted the foundation of Human Civilization. Without those nine Golden Legendary aspects of civilization, Human Civilization wouldnt have been able to develop to such an extent in just five and a half years. This time in the trial, theres still a ranking, and theres also a Ranking Reward Hack. Shen Hao was hell-bent on being first! The performance value of the force currently ranked second was growing at a speed that directly threatened the ranking of Human Civilization. But Shen Hao wasnt willing to give up first place, not even temporarily. ... After all, they had no idea when the ranking settlement checkpoint would be. We need more points, Shen Hao conveyed such a message to the members of the Global United Front. Soon, the plan to accumulate points was laid out before Shen Hao. The answer was oneLife Empire! Indeed, if there was a place in the universe that was hardest hit by the calamity of the apocalypse, it was the Life Empire. It was the origin of the apocalypse and also the area that suffered the most from the impact of ancient gods. Countless planets had turned into purgatory, and even those who still lived were mired in madness. In some ways, the Life Empire of yesterday had become todays purgatory. Even a formidable force like the Company Alliance didnt dare to venture deep into it now. But for Trial Civilizations, it was also a paradise of points. Full of rich wealth! Most Trial Civilizations might find spiritual energy troublesome to deal with, but for someone like Shen Hao who possessed the Refining Spirit Pot and a high status that was immune to pollution, spiritual wealth could still be transformed into nourishment for the rapid growth of Human Civilization. The final scheme handed to Shen Hao was exceedingly simple. Inquire with the Company Alliance and then assemble the Expeditionary Army, Shen Hao looked at the content of the plan and was quite satisfied. Indeed, there was no need for complexity. This was the advantage of having established a specific identity. The current identity of Human Civilization was as a civilization that had survived the previous eraall for the ultimate goal of combating the apocalypse. In this case, wasnt it all too normal to head to the Life Empire, which was both the most dangerous and the closest to the apocalypse, and carry out exploration and research? The outcome was just as Shen Hao had expected. When Human Civilization proposed to the Company Alliance that they intended to investigate the Life Empire, the Company Alliance didnt feel the slightest bit surprised. Even when the news reached the oncoming Director Heather, the Level 9 Company called Bolis gritted its teeth and offered tremendous support! Warships, weapons, soldiers, spiritual ability users, intelligence, logistical resources! Roddys conveyed voice was imbued with an undeniable determination, Whatever we have, we can provide. The price will be calculated at the lowest rate; we can even offer an interest-free loan batch! The Company Alliance was not without attempts to explore the Life Empire, but they still suffered grievous losses despite their might. Under such circumstances, the Level 9 Company known as Bolis was willing to offer such terms. They were implicitly harboring intentions to cling to Human Civilization. Only it wasnt explicitotherwise, instead of a loan, they would have offered it for free. Clearly, they recognized the foundation of Human Civilization but doubted its strength. Could Human Civilization, which had isolated itself from the universe for 18,000 years and only recently re-initiated, exhibit much strength? How far could it go relying on the foundation that countered the universes apocalypse? In the face of such doubts, no proof was better than actual performance! Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The army of one billion is ready! Dong Gong, standing atop Lingxiao Palace, reported to Shen Hao with an undertone of solemn resolve. In the five and a half years that had passed, the entire civilization system with Human Civilization at its core had been preparing for the new trials war. This included not just the troops, but everyone. Equipment, weapons, logistics The entire civilization system had been fully developing its war potential for five years and was now pulling out all the stops! Everyone was ready! Have you selected a target? Shen Hao asked. Indeed, the target was also chosen by the Analysis Department. It required combining intelligence provided by the Company Alliance with the current strength of Human Civilization to make a comprehensive selection. It wasnt something Shen Hao could accomplish alone. It has been selected. Dong Gong was there that day to report on all related matters. He raised his hand and launched the projection. Several peculiar planets appeared before them. They were described as peculiar because they were made up of three huge planets, each in close proximity to the other, forming a triangular stance, while a blue sun sat right in the middle of the three planets! The size of the sun was only about one-tenth that of the three planets. Such a strange configuration was rare even in the Extraordinary Universe. Indeed, it wasnt naturally formed but rather a unique type of spiritual planet created by the Life Empire about thirteen hundred years ago at great cost. Shen Hao closely examined the data. It was well known that although this was an Extraordinary Universe, extraordinary power wasnt directly accessible to everyone. Spiritual energy, located in dimensional spaces, needed special methods and innate Talents to be harnessed. Chapter 277 - 263: Other Chapter 277: Chapter 263: Other Hidden Civilizations?_2 This is also one of the reasons why the number of Spiritual Ability Users is so rare. In response to this situation, many powerful civilizations have conducted various types of research. The most common method is to use equipment to extract Spiritual Energy and then infuse it into the people who need it. This is why the more powerful and wealthy the forces, the easier it is for Spiritual Ability Users, and even those with outstanding Spiritual Ability Talent, to emerge. However, the Life Empire had tried something unique. They created a Spiritual Power Sun! ... This was the blue sun currently shown in the projection. Essentially, it was an immensely large Spiritual Energy extraction device that opened a channel to Dimension Space, allowing Spiritual Energy to surge out continuously. The reason why they used three Life Planets in a triangular stance to enclose the Sun was also to maximize the use of its vast emerging Spiritual Energy. The Life Empire indeed succeeded. They created three planets filled with a Spiritual Energy environment. But they also failed for the same reason. Because of the cost. The cost of creating this unique Triangular System far exceeded the estimate, not only because of the Spiritual Power Sun, but also because of the anti-gravity facilities between the three Life Planetsunder such distances, human intervention was needed every moment, otherwise, they would directly collide due to gravitational forces. Eventually, this unique solar system became the only outcome of this failed project. But although it cost a fortune, it also became a very prosperous solar system of the Life Empire. A large number of Spiritual Ability Users lived there, and various kinds of Spiritual Ability Equipment and research institutes were established on these three planets. Naturally. When the Ancient Gods awakened and the Spiritual Energy apocalypse erupted, this became one of the first solar systems to fall. Currently, all three planets have been occupied by Polluters, Dong Gongs report continued, The highest level of Polluters power was confirmed to have reached the Fourth Stage, with one on each planet, possessing exceptionally strong Spiritual Ability Talent. Besides, there is a plethora of Spiritual Power Polluters and an endless array of Dimensional Creatures. About three years ago, the Company Alliance had made a move but failed, which is precisely why this information is highly reliable. This solar system has always been under the surveillance of the Company Alliance, with little possibility of losing control over the intelligence Clearly, choosing this planet also took Shen Haos power into account. Ordinary Extraordinary Fourth Stagers were no match for Shen Hao. And this was inevitable, for Human Civilization to obtain the greatest benefit and to develop at the highest speed possible, it couldnt afford to hide too many trump cards. It must strive for the extreme. If they could take down this solar system within two to three months, it would most likely solidify Human Civilizations ranking as number one! Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It even had the chance to raise the Store Level to the Fourth Stage! The help that would provide to Human Civilization was undoubtedly immense. After thoroughly understanding the whole solar system and the surrounding situations, Shen Hao made his decision. Lets target this one! The fivefold points hack had already been activated, the greater the turmoil, the higher the harvest! However, after Human Civilization formally notified the Company Alliance of their chosen target, it was clear that the envoy of the Company Alliance was quite shocked. Even Director Heather did not bother using Roddy to relay the message but appeared directly in front of Human Civilizations liaison officers through projection. The strength of this galaxy is extraordinary! The entire galaxy is under the influence of contaminated spiritual energy, and even if one is not a spiritual ability user, just getting close can drive them insane, even robots cannot withstand the erosion and destruction of spiritual power Heather said a lot, hoping that Human Civilization would give up and choose another target. It was just for research, there was no need to go to such a dangerous place right off the bat. However, facing Director Heathers persuasion, Edo, who was responsible for communication, simply said, We are fully aware of all the risks and made this decision based on our strength. , Heather was somewhat at a loss for words. Knowing it was impossible to dissuade Human Civilization, she couldnt help but complain to Roddy in private: Based on strength, a billion reaching the Second Stage of spiritual ability users, indeed powerful, but numbers are meaningless under that terrifying contamination! Im really starting to doubt if they are already contaminated. Indeed, a billion Second Stage spiritual ability users is a terrifyingly large number. If it were another battlefield, such a force, even the entire Company Alliance, would not be able to ignore it casually. But in todays Life Empire, its completely different. In the past, not only their Company Alliance, but even the Great Wu Empire and the Justice Federation, all proved a fact with a great costnumbers mean nothing in the face of this apocalypse. Perhaps they indeed have an unknown confidence. Roddy had a completely different view. He had seen too many wondrous things during this time. Including that mountain filled with unique power, even capable of generating powerful spiritual ability equipment, and those elixirs that one could swallow to quickly increase their power, and even those incredibly powerful animals. All of it had massively shocked him. It was as if the civilization before him was not from this universe, but from another universe altogether! Everything was completely beyond his understanding! This instilled in his heart an involuntary fervent expectation, as if, in this civilization, there were bound to appear some incomprehensible and unexplainable miracles! Alright. Director Heather also saw Roddys expectation, but after a moment of hesitation, he began to speak, Roddy, you are my most trusted subordinate, I want you to understand something that you wouldnt normally need to knowin this universe, the newly emerged Hidden Civilizations arent just Human Civilization alone. Roddy blinked, seemingly surprised. But since Director Heather had spoken, he could only continue: This is why, currently, only our company fully supports Human Civilization. They are indeed powerful and definitely have an extraordinary background, but, like this Hidden Civilizations, there are others more powerful than Human Civilization! We have discovered other Hidden Civilizations that are stronger than Human Civilization! Clearly, what Director Heather referred to were the other Trial Civilizations. His tone carried a bit of annoyance. It is visibly stronger, one of them has nearly a hundred Life Planets in the same galaxy! Just the intelligent entities alone number two hundred billion! Every single one of them is a spiritual ability user! Yes, you heard right, two hundred billion spiritual ability users! Among them, those who reached the Extraordinary Fourth Stage are as many as twenty, the Strongests power even makes Twelfth-level Company directors feel a bit fearful. Compared to that, the weakness of Human Civilization is clearly visible. The reason Heather had not reached Human Civilization all this time was not really because of the distance, but because he was striving to align with that emerging powerful Hidden Civilization. But clearly, he failed. The Company Alliance is not a solid block, and to many, since their company had already contacted one Hidden Civilization, they should not reinforce other civilizations. These emerging Hidden Civilizations have now become the universes hope against the apocalypse. At least on the surface, the methods and abilities they possessed are indeed more capable of confronting this terrifying apocalypse than those civilizations which had always been enthusiastic about spiritual power. After hearing this confidential news, Roddy was silent for a moment. Then he slowly said, Perhaps those Hidden Civilizations are indeed more powerful than Human Civilization, but, Director, we now have no choice, I sincerely believe and look forward to, Human Civilization bringing us hope. Chapter 278 - 264: The First Miracle! Chapter 278: Chapter 264: The First Miracle! Roddy and Director Heather, though both from the Company Alliance and even the same company, clearly had subtle differences in their stances. For Heather, if it were not for the eagerness to find Human Civilization first, there was a complete hope to bind with a more powerful Hidden Civilization. However, for Roddy, he had never harbored such extravagant hopes, nor did he have such regrets. Human Civilization had become his biggest support in surviving within the Doomsday Civilization. So much so that, after the exchange with Director Heather ended, Roddy immediately relayed the content of their discussion to Human Civilization, without missing a single word. Though Shen Hao had already known all the intelligence through his focus on him. ... But this attitude was indeed actively aligning with Human Civilization. Hidden Civilizations Shen Hao muttered to himself. This was, in fact, already within their expectations. Other Trial Civilizations would eventually take the stage. Even the strength of other Trial Civilizations had been anticipated early on by Human Civilization. Their strength lies in Hidden Points, while the strength of other civilizations probably lies in True Points. It should be said that even the intelligence about this civilization provided by Director Heather hadnt even reached the peak estimated by the Analysis Department. Two hundred billion individuals, should that include Affiliated Civilizations, more than twenty Level 4 Spiritual Ability Users? Although Human Civilization currently hasnt seen a Level 4 Spiritual Ability User, those qualified to reach the Fourth Stage arent just dozens or hundreds. From under Shen Hao, the difference between hundreds and even up to a thousand people isnt significant; all are standing on the same gradient. Once the foundation is there, the number of breakthroughs would be at least in the hundreds, if not thousands! Bluntly put, if this Trial Civilization possesses only the strength that is openly displayed, then once Shen Hao breaks through to the Fourth Stage, Human Civilization would be entirely fearless, perhaps even superior. For now, ignore the other civilizations; we should first accelerate our own development. After leaving such a remark, Shen Hao did not prioritize other Trial Civilizations. Focusing on the present is what should be done. All of Human Civilization was still actively preparing. It seemed as if the fortunes among the myriad were signaling good omens; when the entire army was officially deployed, Shen Haos level had once again risen by one. He successfully reached Level 30! And only one level away from Level 31, which represents the Extraordinary Fourth Stage! The opportunity for breakthrough is right within this Blue Sun Planet System! Shen Hao said with certainty, having a clear premonition in his heart. After all, once this planet system is conquered, the resources of Human Civilization, the levels in the Point Mall, and even the status among indigenous civilizations, would soar! As the Emperor profession, this exponential boost would inevitably reflect on Shen Hao. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Breaking through to the Fourth Stage in one fell swoop is not an impossibility. As this information reached the ears of the high-ranking generals about to deploy, the morale of the warriors was once again elevated. Especially those who joined the army in the past five and a half years, filled with fervor as newcomers. Like Cui Yuting at this moment. As one of the winners of the college entrance examination two years ago, Cui Yutings two years of university life had been extremely brilliant. The profession she enrolled in was Frontline Military Commander! During these two years, Cui Yuting focused both on her personal cultivation and on learning about frontline military command. The Frontline Military Commanders of the Trial Era are entirely different from the Frontline Generals of the ordinary era. After all, they are commanders and warriors, and often the strongest among the warriors they lead. And they face a special kind of battlefield. The related knowledge, experience, and even the fundamentals all have to be redefined. Thus, besides academic learning, about a year ago, Cui Yuting also arrived at the army she was responsible for, growing together with the entire unit, and participated multiple times in simulated battles in the Illusion Secret Realm, achieving victories, and progressively earned the current rank of lieutenant while also leading a large team of five thousand as the battalion commander! In the current deployment of Human Civilizations army, any unit below ten thousand is merely a team! Ladies and gentlemen! Cui Yuting, having boarded the transport spaceship with her large team, was giving a pre-deployment speech. And her words were very concise. Before we set off, my instructor told me that we are just a bunch of new recruits! Even though we have gone through long and rigorous training, participated in cruel battles in the Illusion Secret Realm again and again, and even experienced tough real combat! We are still just new recruits! Because we have not yet earned real military achievements! We have not yet made a real contribution to the strength and future of Human Civilization! At this moment, not a trace of Cui Yutings former naivety could be seen. She was dressed in pitch-black war armor that completely enveloped her form without emphasizing any contours, and even her soft, beautiful hair from the past had been cut short, leaving only a crisp, clean haircut. However, beneath such an appearance, her iron-blooded aura was displayed to the fullest! All the warriors looked at their captain, clearly understanding the formidable power beneath that delicate and beautiful face. Regarding such doubts, I have no retort, nor can I retort! Because we are indeed new recruits! Cui Yutings voice was very calm, but everyone could hear the fervor beneath that calm voice, But, the final transformation has come! Either we shall rest eternally in the Eternal Divine Kingdom or return gloriously! The splendor of Human Civilization will be crystallized in our hands! Still, no one spoke, but everyone could clearly feel the boiling war intent. Actually, for them, there was no need for too much pre-war inspiration. Because the long periods of cultivation, efforts, and the visions of one cruel trial after another had shaped everyones powerful war intent. In the face of the Trial, there was no escape! The entirety of Human Civilization had but one battle! At this moment, it wasnt just their squad; it included the other warriors on the spaceship as well. The tremendous war intent was even penetrating through the spaceship, reaching deep into the universe! As a representative of the Company Alliance in this war, Roddy was also on a certain spaceship, and at this moment, his expression underwent an indescribable change. Its like a legion born to combat the apocalypse! Roddy was incredibly moved. He had only slightly felt it before, but now he finally understood what that feeling was. In Human Civilization, every person, every soldier knew the existence of the apocalypse! Yet they firmly walked the path against the apocalypse. Its worth noting that even the Justice Federation, which boasts the strongest cohesion, did not dare to reveal the truth about the cosmic apocalypse. Because doing so would definitely face challenges to the order. Despair might even bring about immense destruction before the apocalypse! But Human Civilization had done it. They had disclosed the apocalypse, yet they also truly united everyones power! If there is a miracle in the apocalypse, then that miracle will definitely spring forth in such a civilization. Roddy became even more resolute in aligning himself with Human Civilization. The next moment, a voice from the headquarters spread across the enormous fleet. Prepare for a long-distance warp, begin the countdown. Unless its an emergency warp, such a long-distance warp requires preparation for dozens of minutes. On one hand, it is to ensure the safety of the warp; on the other hand, it is to be wary of attacks from Dimensional Creatures. The universes warp ultimately relies on the power of Dimension Space, and the longer the distance and the greater the number, the more susceptible it is to attacks from Dimensional Creatures, especially since their warp target is near an old lair. It is almost certain that as soon as they arrive, a battle will immediately erupt! How to successfully reach the planet amid the attacks from a mass of Dimensional Creatures is the first challenge of this expeditionary war. Actually, in the predictions of the Company Alliance, Human Civilization would not easily overcome even this first challenge. These spaceships are not specially made Spiritual Power Spaceships and cannot block the invasion of Dimensional Creatures; the battle will erupt inside the spaceship, Roddy recalled the military experts predictions within the company, his expression growing anxious, If we cannot quickly eliminate all the Dimensional Creatures, the spaceship will be severely damaged, and many warriors will be directly exposed to the cosmic environment, becoming food at the mouth of the Dimensional Creatures! Yes, in the war against Dimensional Creatures, specialized Spiritual Power Spaceships are crucial. These ships can spread Spiritual Energy across the shell of the spaceship, forming a unique barrier that prevents the penetration of Dimensional Creatures. However, they are costly. Among the most powerful forces, only the wealthiest Company Alliance owns the most publicly known number of Spiritual Power Spaceships! Yet, in the competition with other more powerful Hidden Civilizations, the Company Alliance also could not bring out too many to support humanity. Therefore, among these tens of thousands of spaceships, there were only about a hundred Spiritual Power Spaceships. If even half can successfully penetrate deep into the planet, that would be the first miracle! Roddy murmured to himself, involuntarily thinking of that Emperor of Human Civilization. This was an existence near to faith! It was also where the greatest confidence in Human Civilization lay! If there were a miracle, it would surely be brought forth by him! Roddy sincerely longed and even involuntarily prayed. So much so that these mere forty-plus minutes felt like the longest forty minutes in Roddys life! Finally, one spaceship after another, in the halo of Spiritual Energy, completed the ultra-long-distance warp. Upon arriving at the destination in an instant, just as predicted, countless Dimensional Creatures, like sharks that had smelled blood, poked their heads out from the Dimension Space, preying on each spaceship as their prey! Chapter 279 - 265: This Isnt Worthy of the Presidents Intervention! Chapter 279: Chapter 265: This Isnt Worthy of the Presidents Intervention! At this moment, a warning sound went off on everyones personal terminals. Thanks to the powerful dimensional creature detection equipment, the location of each dimensional creature was clearly marked. This technology, provided by the Company Alliance, wasnt particularly advanced, but it was extremely important! Roddy and the others, even including Heather and her group who were watching the battlefield from not far away, received the synchronized intelligence at the same time. The moment they saw the map, their expressions changed drastically. How could this be, so many?! ... Roddy could hardly believe his eyes, the number was simply too great! Looking over the map, a dense mass of dimensional creatures appeared in a very short time, rushing in crazily; their numbers had already exceeded ten thousand! And they were still increasing! And the lowest among them had reached the Extraordinary Third Stage! Terrifying! Having confirmed he was not seeing things, Roddy, a peak third-stage spiritual ability user, felt his legs go weak at this moment. And Director Heathers urgent communication pierced in at this time, landing with an anxious and even trembling voice. Quick, inform the Human Legion to retreat using the emergency jump engines! Escape as many as possible! Heather seemed concerned that Human Civilization might not be aware of the critical situation, emphasizing her tone, grinding her teeth as she said, The message must have been leaked! Those spiritual power polluters on the planets have learned of the human civilization fleets intelligence! This is a trap, a feast for the dimensional creatures and spiritual power polluters! Yes, this was the only reason Heather could think of! Spiritual Power Polluters, though a group plunged into madness and distorted cognition, didnt mean they had become beasts. They still had their own logic, their own wisdom! And the current situation clearly showed they had somehow learned the specific details of the human fleet! Perhaps there was a spy, or perhaps some unique spiritual ability talent. But that was no longer important, what mattered was that the number of enemies that had appeared exceeded the estimates by nearly ten times! Space was not the main field for spiritual ability users combat; a fleet of spaceships had now become coffins, completely trapping the Human Legion! In fact, even using the emergency jump engines to flee regardless of the cost, in Heathers view, the loss to Human Civilization was still incalculable. Because dimensional creatures are natural space jumpers, they could completely chase down their prey! Ive said it a long time ago, such tactics are incredibly stupid! Director Heather had nearly gone mad, There has never been such a method of combat! No reconnaissance, no staggering, teleporting all troops in one go! What are they trying to do? Jump directly into the monsters mouth! Director Heather truly despaired. He regretted binding his company to Human Civilization deeply. He even doubted whether Human Civilization had been polluted without their knowledge. Otherwise, they wouldnt have used such an utterly stupid tactic! And the situation that made him suspect this even more appeared. Human Civilization, refused to flee! What kind of trump card do you still have? Roddy was nearly going mad too, like someone desperate catching at the last straw, asked loudly, Could it be that mysterious Human Emperor? Does he still possess miraculous power? Just like he did not long ago in the Yodora Kingdom? Yes, that was Roddys only hope, and it was only in his heart, for Director Heather had already fallen into utter despair. However, faced with the envoy from the Company Alliance and his nervousness, despair, and doubts, the commander in charge of this war remained incredibly calm. The President is indeed our biggest trump card, he is the final confidence of Human Civilization, but he emphasized, Just this degree of threat is not yet worthy of the Presidents intervention! Thats right. Roddy knew too little about the trump card of Human Civilization. Why allow all troops to jump at the same time? Because on the same battlefield, the more human warriors there are, the stronger Shen Haos power! Why not let Shen Hao take action now? Because, a crisis of mere numbers is not a crisis at all! In the next moment, a sonorous horn sound instantly covered all human spaceships, reaching the ears of every warrior. Roddy and others did not understand the significance of such a horn sound. But for the warriors of Human Civilization System, who had formed instincts through hard training, this horn sound was a declaration of battle! It was also fuel for their fighting spirit! Without any orders, the fighting spirit of all warriors boiled over in an instant. Cui Yuting and the 138th Battalion of the 26th Army in the 14th Legion were no different! Form up! Cui Yuting roared, as a tremendous spiritual power surged from her, converging with the power of more than five thousand warriors into a clearly visible turtle shell! That was the Xuanwu Formation, ranked first in defensive strength! Several dimensional creatures had already quietly reached their cabin, looking at the boiling blood, they swooped in like ravenous wolves with countless tentacles. But the moment they touched, the formation suddenly changed! ` Countless spiritual powers transformed into terrifying flames, which began to burn wildly along the tendrils! It was none other than the Vermilion Bird Formation! This was also one of the most powerful offensive formations of Human Civilization! After all, they had the presence of the Phoenix Chicken! Every warrior had already consumed the Phoenix Fire Pill, famously forged with the essence of the Phoenix Chickens blood, at the moment before forming the formation. The entire power, under the impetus of the formation, underwent metamorphosis, and the flames evolved into soul-deep fire, disregarding material barriers, and crazily burnt towards all the Dimensional Creatures! Ignoring space, disregarding matter, was not the exclusive right of Dimensional Creatures! Under this terrifyingly specialized burning effect, numerous Dimensional Creatures fell amidst wails, disintegrated, collapsed into Spiritual Energy, while spaceships suffered almost no damage. Such changes were also clearly displayed on the map. What happened? The envoys of the Company Alliance, who were originally tense, frantic, and even screaming, stood dumbfounded, one by one, lost in confusion. Including Director Heather, who was almost losing her mind, thinking that her entire bet had failed catastrophically. She stared blankly at the map, where Dimensional Creatures were being rapidly eliminated. Her face first displayed an expression of disbelief, then became extremely excited, and finally, amidst confusion, she kept asking aloud, What happened? Roddy, what on earth happened? I dont know either, Roddys voice was likewise laden with extremely complex emotions. You know? Director Heathers voice suddenly rose, You are the front-line observer, the eyes of our Company Alliance, how can you not know? Go find out for me, whether its Spiritual Ability Talent or Spiritual Ability Equipment, I need to know the answer! Yes, the answer! This was something even the Company Alliance could not achieve! At least, a mere billion Second Stage Spiritual Ability Users, and ordinary spaceships of this level, could absolutely not achieve it! It was even unimaginable! Roddy said no more, he too thirsted for the answer. Lets go, to the front line! To the cabins! At this moment, he disregarded the dangers and led his team straight to the most dangerous front-line battlefield, those cabins filled with a large number of warriors! Then, he witnessed a scene that struck him with fear. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Flames! Flames of golden yellow were everywhere! Filling the entire cabin, even transforming into golden phoenixes that constantly danced and cried out! Yet he felt no heat whatsoever and even doubted his own Perception but once he took out the detector, the absence of any physical heat from the flames was incredibly clear. At least, there was no temperature on the material level. It wasnt until Roddy suddenly felt a stabbing pain in his own spirit, an indescribable sensation of burning, that he finally understood. It was the fire of the Soul, an attack at the soul level! Some unique Spiritual Ability Talents could also attack directly in this manner, and such talents were mostly extremely powerful, at least of the top three layers of power. But what was he witnessing now? Every Human warrior was surging with such powerful flames! How is this possible? How on earth is this possible? Roddy muttered to himself, unable to believe his own eyes! If any Spiritual Ability User could exhibit the power of the top three layers of Spiritual Ability Talent, what then would be the value of such talents? Such news spreading would definitely shake the entire Universe, or even trigger wars! Because it would change the order among all powers in the Universe! However Roddys eyes became brighter and brighter. Its the apocalypse! The apocalypse of the Universe! Nothing is more exhilarating than breaking perceived limitations and tearing apart the power of the past! To fight the apocalypse, it is necessary to make the impossible possible! This is too strong! This is just too strong! In the heat of the moment, Roddy even forgot he was on the battlefield and couldnt help but dance with joy, his emotions so chaotic he didnt know how to vent them, utterly devoid of his initial poised confidence! It took a good while before he finally came back to his senses. Report! He must report! Who would dare say Human Civilization isnt powerful! Who would dare claim Human Civilization cant compare to other Hidden Civilizations? Director Heather, I cant describe everything Ive seen, but I clearly know, you underestimated Human Civilization, and the top directors of the Company Alliance have severely underestimated the greatness of Human Civilization Just as Roddy was reporting with overwhelmingly excited emotions, suddenly, an immense malevolence swept over in an instant. Roddy even felt his entire head buzz, as if countless voices were whispering madly in his mind, an indescribable sense of nausea surged continuously! His already somewhat disordered thoughts became even more chaotic! It was Pollution! His realization let him instantly understand what this sensation was! Chapter 280 - 266: The Slot for the Golden Talent Chapter 280: Chapter 266: The Slot for the Golden Talent Psychic pollution, this was a new term that appeared just over twenty years ago when the Life Empire first encountered disaster. To many people, including Roddy, it was even considered the root cause of the cosmic apocalypse. Before that, no one had ever imagined that psychic energy, hailed as the universes greatest blessing of extraordinary power, could bring about such a crisis. All those contaminated would lose themselves in a short time, twisted into frenzied beings. It was an indescribable feeling. It was like having a flood of disordered thoughts invade ones mind in an instant, the psychic energy within boiling incessantly, and even the bottlenecks that were stuck and had been sentenced to death, with no chance of any breakthrough, were changing at that moment. ... If this had happened before, such a change would have thrilled him beyond measure. But at this moment, amidst the chaos in his consciousness, he felt a sincere coldness and fear. Edo Naredos words once again rang in his ears. The more powerful one is, the closer one approaches the abyss of the apocalypse! A breakthrough at this time would certainly not be what he wanted, but rather he would have become one of those Spiritual Ability Mutants, a deformed and terrifying existence! However, just as the contamination surged like a mad tide, seemingly about to swallow everyone up in an instant. There was a hum. Another grand, holy power swept in, erasing all the residual noise in a flash, leaving only a vast and immense form surfacing in everyones consciousness, like an incredibly rigid wall, effortlessly blocking all contamination! Roddys consciousness also completely recovered from that sickening feeling. Then, looking around blankly, he saw a scene he would never forget! All the soldiers together painted a mystical and sacred Imprint, that sense of vastness even emanating from this Imprint itself! Able to resist pollution! Roddys heart surged with unmatched excitement when he truly realized what it was! He might not know enough about the cosmic apocalypse, but with his status, he had come to recognize pollution. Thats why he understood clearly what a terrifying power it was. Even so powerful an entity as the Life Empire had no resistance to such pollution. It turned some places directly into forbidden lands, the first impassable barrier facing all forces attempting to address the Life Empires lingering crisis! And now, pollution had been dealt with! Yes, the power that allowed ten billion legions to resist contamination could already be called a solution! Human Civilization indeed holds cards we couldnt have predicted! At this moment, Roddy clearly understood that he had bet correctly! He had this prediction already when he learned that Human Civilization was preparing to set out for the Blue Sun Planet System, but with no evidence, his heart was unsettled. Director Heather felt the same. He wasnt unaware that Human Civilization wouldnt dare to make such a move without confidence, but without knowing or imagining where that confidence came from, he dared not hope. But now, all his floating thoughts had finally settled! Perhaps the strength of Human Civilization couldnt yet compare to those seemingly powerful Hidden Civilizations, but their ace in the hole was definitely not lacking! Director Heather will probably be overjoyed. At this moment, Roddy even felt an urge to immediately share everything he had seen with Director Heather. Not for any other reason, but to bind their corporation firmly with Human Civilization! That was where his value lay! However, now was not the time to do such things. Roddy stared intently at the battlefield intelligence shared on his personal terminalthe immense source of contamination that had just appeared had only one explanation, it was a Spiritual Ability Mutant that had reached the Fourth Stage! And indeed it was so. On the map, a massive, crimson light spot was clearly marked, right in the center of the fleet! That represented Fourth Stage Spiritual Energy Fluctuation, one of the strongest levels in the universe! Known asOverlord Level! At this moment, Shen Hao also focused his gaze on this suddenly appearing creature. Yes, even though it was a Spiritual Ability Mutant and different from ordinary Dimensional Creatures, it was now hard to describe it with terms such as human. It had a colossal form, larger than most spaceships, vaguely retaining some semblance of a human shape, but on closer inspection, one could see that its body, limbs, and even its head were all made of densely packed eyeballs that writhed constantly, opening and closing, and even without the potent mental contamination, the scene was enough to make one uncomfortable. Among the awakened Ancient Gods, there must be one thats a big eyeball, Shen Hao managed to adapt but couldnt help making a comment. But then, a serious expression. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just tens of thousands of Dimensional Creatures didnt warrant his intervention, but such a Fourth Stage Spiritual Ability Mutant needed to be handled. But just as Shen Hao was about to take action, a voice suddenly came through the Imprint. President, perhaps let us try first, it said. Shen Hao looked toward the source of the voice. It wasnt anyone else, it was Liu Ruoxi! Chapter 281 - 266: Slot for the Golden Talent_2 Chapter 281: Chapter 266: Slot for the Golden Talent_2 This was information that very few people within human civilization were aware of, Shen Hao had obtained three promotion slots for Golden Legendary Talents in the last trial, and he had given one of them to Liu Ruoxi. From white, to blue, to purple, and then to Golden Legend! With just three trials, Liu Ruoxi had completed a promotion that many Chosen Ones could not even imagine. The reason Shen Hao made this decision was not because her accomplishments surpassed those of others, but simply because among the suitable candidates, Liu Ruoxi was the only one who specialized in dealing damage to single targets! Her Talent, her Profession, was destined to focus on slaying and combat! In one-on-one fights, she would unleash tremendous potential. ... In that case, you give it a try, Shen Hao also started to look forward to it. Liu Ruoxis Level had also reached Level 29; her promotion was even easier than Shen Haos, after all, the difference in their foundations was clear. More importantly, one of the abilities in Liu Ruoxis Legendary Talent that she was promoting the ability to absorb the status and power of those she slayed, to achieve greatness with mighty force! sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The next instant, dazzling blade light emerged in the universe! Anyone on the battlefield felt a chilling sensation, as if the shadow of death hovered over every inch of their skin, even every thread of their consciousness, in an extremely sharp, unstoppable posture! Even Shen Hao was a bit amazed. He had seen Golden Legendary Talents before, but clearly, the power of this strike was vastly different from that of the Great Yan Empress, Xi Qing! The stronger ones power, the more they could see. It was a pure, unadulterated force of destruction! Then This powerful Spiritual Ability Mutant, which could almost destroy an entire Legion on its own, was torn apart in the next moment! It turned into separate eyeballs that fled crazily, hiding in the void. Yes, it was over. It was just that succinct. Liu Ruoxi clearly understood the huge gap in Levels between them. This strike had concentrated all her power, all her will, and even left her resembling a withered tree, her vital energy instantly fading, with her hair falling out in clumps. If she could kill the enemy, under the effect of her Talent, everything would be restored, even becoming stronger. But if she failed to kill, she would die by her own blade. Extreme, pure, but powerful, Shen Hao was quite satisfied. Human Civilization could always rely on him, but it could not depend solely on him. Under him, the whole civilization also needed to continuously grow stronger, continuously build its own foundation. Only in this way could they survive in the trials. Clearly, Liu Ruoxi did not waste the precious opportunity. His decision was correct; ordinary Golden Legendary Talents might not be enough to bridge the chasm between the Third Rank and Fourth Stage, but such a pure offensive Talent could do just that! However Shen Hao looked on from the void once more. Ample Origin Power was absorbed by Liu Ruoxis Talent, strengthening her power, making up for her losses. But this Fourth Stage Spiritual Ability Mutant had not completely perished. Or rather, it indeed had died, its soul obliterated, but the remnants of its corpse had, in a very short period of time, given birth to countless new souls that scattered in all directions. A strong soul repair capability? Shen Hao did nothing, but memorized this scene meticulously. Dimensional Creatures and Spiritual Ability Mutants, these were all just early-stage opportunities to gather points and enhance strength. The real enemy is still the Ancient Gods! Even if it was just a trace of power influenced by status obtained from the Ancient Gods, one could discern quite a bit. The obstruction is dead, Shen Hao withdrew his gaze and gave the order, Continue the military expedition! The next moment, a slew of commands came from the highest command center, and the army that had encountered a brief battle after the leap recommenced their voyage, pressing on towards the Blue Sun Planet System! The real battle had just begun. However, this opening battle alone had brought a huge shock to all observers. At this moment, Director Heather was only about a fifteen-minute light-speed distance away from the battlefield, staring blankly in its direction. The flash of the blade from just moments ago was also reflected in his eyes, incomparably clear! Therefore, he could understand the terror even more. For an instant, Heather even doubted whether his own soul would be annihilated along with it! Whats more important wasNo Extraordinary Power beyond the Fourth Stage was detected by the monitoring equipment! To slay an Overlord Level with Third Stage power? Heathers gaze remained vacant. However, though the shock was enormous, he gradually regained his senses, replaced by an indescribable fervor. No matter whether it was a historic reversal or not, Human Civilization had already displayed a terrifying foundation, truly proving that they indeed had the strength to take down the Blue Sun Planet System. Containing Dimensional Creatures, preventing lower-level warriors from pollution, effortlessly killing Fourth Stage Spiritual Ability Mutants The foundation represented by each of these, was far beyond his expectations! At least he had not heard of such foundational power from the other two seemingly powerful Hidden Civilizations! However, this was no longer important. What was important was that Human Civilization truly possessed the capability to help them survive in the apocalypse! I cant hesitate any longer. In this moment, Director Heather made a decision, Its not just us, with this record of combat, we have enough to rally all those companies that were left out! Not long ago, after the appearance of two Hidden Civilizations that seemed even stronger, some dissension surfaced within the Company Alliance. Three Level 12 companies, leading many high-level companies, established deep cooperative relations with these two Hidden Civilizations. Countless companies were clamoring to secure a place among them. After all, most companies have overlapping businesses, only able to offer the same things for cooperation. In contrast, Human Civilization, with its seemingly vastly inferior overt strength, was only considered as a backup option. But now, with such combat achievements presented, the once reluctant backup option would inevitably become a Blue Sea! Moreover, Heather even thought of the benefits Smaller companies are more likely to submit! In a short time, a powerful order could be formed to centralize all the approaching forces! Could this also be part of Human Civilizations plan? Heather suddenly thought of this possibility. Without showing overwhelming strength, they could firmly hold the initiative. But regardless, Human Civilization had already pressed the acceleration button in this Trial! As the army truly arrived at the three Life Planets of the Blue Sun Planet System, Shen Haos speed of accumulating points began to soar! Too many! The Commander, looking at the situation on the three planets, was also filled with fighting spirit, Theyre all Dimensional Creatures and Spiritual Ability Mutants, and generally of not low levels! The number is at least more than ten times that of the Yodora Kingdom! More importantly, Dimensional Creatures continued to emerge ceaselessly. This terribly rich Spiritual Energy was fatally attractive to the Dimensional Creatures in Dimension Space. This meant that as long as they captured these three planets and established a solid defense, there would be a constant flow of points, as well as an endless supply of Spiritual Liquid resources! The Command Center and the Analysis Department, together with many officials from the Mother Planet, immediately started discussions. We must quickly carry out the first round of sweeping. How about letting the President take action? The real difficulty lies in sustained combat over the long term. Instead of having the President take direct action, its better to borrow the Presidents power over the long term with the Imprint! Defensive installations are the most important, we need to accelerate construction, to reduce the ratio of warriors sacrifices to the minimum! Is it possible to create a Teleportation Array that connects to the Mother Planet System? As the situation in the battle zone became gradually clear, the goals and specific actions of Human Civilization became clearer as well. The frontline warriors, too, stepped onto the battlefield under specific orders Chapter 282 - 267: Soaring Performance Value! Chapter 282: Chapter 267: Soaring Performance Value! War is merely a means to an end, even within the Civilization Trial. The purpose for which Human Civilization wages this war is very clear. points, resources, influence. Just for these three things. Especially the first two. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, from the beginning, all soldiers knew their mission clearly. ... It wasnt about occupying territory, nor about protecting their families; their core mission was to slay as many enemies as possible with the minimum casualties! Many soldiers even regarded this war as a kind of training! Yes, training. Especially for new recruits like Cui Yuting who had just joined the army in the past five and a half years. The place were going to occupy is a treasure trove! Cui Yuting said within her own battalions channel, Theres a relic Spiritual Energy laboratory there, so the concentration of Spiritual Energy is very rich; it also contains a large number of Spiritual Ability Mutants. But as you all know, in this war, high risk means high reward! No one made a sound, but this was discipline; in reality, all warriors were thrilled at this moment. Human Civilizations resources were already very abundant now, but the demand for Extraordinary Power was also growing day by day. Five and a half years earlier, having the strength of Level 7 or 8 was enough to count as a minor expert among civilians. Breaking through to the Extraordinary Second Stage was considered a master even within the military! But now? The Second Stage was merely the bare minimum for Human armed forces! Levels Eleven to Twelve could only become the most ordinary third-class private soldiers; only at Level 17 or 18 did one qualify to join the elite battalion and become a First-class Soldier! Higher military ranks didnt mean higher military positions, but they did come with tangible benefits! Contribution points, exchange privileges, Equipment, resource rewards During the past peaceful five and a half years, Cultivators who wanted to gain resources were either working hard or relying on their Talent. The former, unless they made outstanding contributions, was merely a baseline. The latter was the only way to obtain a large amount of resources. After all, in a situation with limited resources, allocating more resources to geniuses maximizes their utility. Cui Yuting was a prime example. At just twenty years of Age, she already possessed the strength of Level 23 and led a battalion of five thousand! However, that was just the selection method of the peaceful times. In the current Trial period, another selection method that benefits everyone will become mainstream. That is military merit! The related calculation and distribution plan had already been issued to all soldiers, including officers of all ranks! It would change according to different battle situations. For example, in this battle, ordinary soldiers who wanted to kill Dimensional Creatures and powerful Spiritual Ability Mutants could only do so by using military formations, weapons, and various resources to fight above their level. The allocation of military merit was quite complex, basically using the individual terminals records to comprehensively calculate performance and contribution. Besides, since the core purpose of this war was profit, not war waged regardless of sacrifices or costs. Therefore, the penalties for sacrifice were also extremely severe! If the casualties of a battalion exceed the set limit, military merit would be drastically reduced depending on the situation, not just cut for the Commander but also their comrades, and they might even be reassigned to logistics. This could greatly limit situations where certain Commanders or warriors pursue military merit excessively. But despite this, the soldiers were still extremely eager! Ordinary Talent? Not a Chosen One? Cui Yutings speech continued, These issues might have been insurmountable in the past, but on the battlefield at this moment, theyre not a problem at all! Weak in Cultivation Talent, naturally, there are resources to enhance Cultivation Talent! Not a Chosen One, but you can still acquire the status of a Chosen One through your military merit! Even if youve already become a Chosen One, performing excellently in the Trial would allow you to improve your Talent through military meritI wont lie, I want to possess a Purple Epic Talent! Cui Yuting openly declared her ambition, igniting the ambitions of all other warriors! In such an era, there was no one who didnt yearn for power! Protecting the country and realizing ones personal aspirations were not only compatible but highly integrated. To be granted titles of nobility and achieve success, it starts today! Cui Yuting drew her sword and, facing the slowly opening hatch that had penetrated deep into the planet, she commanded loudly, Lets move out! In an instant, five thousand soldiers soared down! They were all Transcendents of the Second Stage, each capable of flight, and to the Spiritual Ability Mutants looking up from the ground, they were streaks of dazzling light falling from the spaceship high above, streaking across the sky! And it was the same for some further away! But Human Civilization naturally didnt rely solely on the fighters to fight alone. Before the soldiers even arrived, tens of thousands of drones had already flown down first, darting across the entire battlefield, attacking the detected Spiritual Ability Mutants madly! Not all Spiritual Ability Mutants could avoid physical attacks by using Dimension Space as a barrier like Dimensional Creatures did. Most Spirit Ability Restrained were just ordinary Extraordinary Creatures. They too would die under the fierce onslaught of cannons and bullets! In fact, if it were not for wanting the data from the experiments left in this area, Cui Yuting would have directly requested artillery to cover the area and destroy it all! Chapter 283 - 267: Soaring Performance Value!_2 Chapter 283: Chapter 267: Soaring Performance Value!_2 At that moment, after the comprehensive reconnaissance by the drone advance party, the connection to Fioras AI program brought Cui Yuting some good news. [The defensive formation deployment plan has been provided. It can utilize the inherent spiritual energy environment, boosting overall effectiveness by seventy-three percent and reducing deployment difficulty by fourteen percent.] This is indeed a good place! Cui Yuting quickly ordered. The troops divided into several squads, each led by a Transcendent who had reached the third stage, focusing on eliminating those troublesome enemies. Meanwhile, they rapidly set up defensive installations in the cleared areas, not just encompassing formation-imbued Extraordinary Equipment but also vast war fortresses. These modular devices, merging technological and Extraordinary Path advantages, were also achievements of Human Civilization over the past five and a half years. This moment was the first time they were being used on an official battlefield. ... The effect was significant! Especially against these Spiritual Ability Mutants and Dimensional Creatures! They clearly couldnt comprehend the special nature of the formations. Even if some Spiritual Ability Mutants gathered forces to attack areas rich in spiritual energy, once they fell into the formations, a dozen first and second-level soldiers could even easily kill Spirit Root Mutants of level 17 or 18! The journey to Transcendence never solely relied on ones level. As a large number of enemies fell, Cui Yuting drank a sip of Rejuvenation Water made from Spiritual Liquid, which not only rapidly restored her greatly depleted spiritual energy but even slightly enhanced it. This special resource, stemming from the Mythical Equipment Refining Spirit Pot, had now become an essential resource for all soldiers. Because it truly was versatile. Healing, recovery, cultivation, and even the enhancement of casting power. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The position will soon be established, Cui Yuting looked at her designated area and then at the data on her personal terminal. Currently, like her, only about thirty new recruit squadrons had already established positions! She should be secure within the top fifty ranks. Indeed, to further motivate the warriors, this battle also included various competitions. The content of the competitions was also arranged by Fiora according to the situation at the time, and distributed to every soldier. Rational competition is undoubtedly a driving force for growth! However, just as Cui Yuting was brimming with confidence, her expression suddenly changed. A massive dimensional creature, resembling a waterfly in appearance, suddenly protruded from the void, exuding a terrifying aura, even causing the Emperors Seal on the back of Cui Yutings hand to continuously emit heat. Her personal terminal quickly sent out a warning! Level 28! Although she hadnt reached the Extraordinary Fourth Stage yet, this level was far beyond her own. What kind of luck is this! Cui Yuting pursed her lips and immediately charged at it with her weapon! She even prepared to use the Presidents power! Though this would affect her military merits, if she allowed such a dimensional creature to massacre freely, the impact would be more than just that. The emotions of the soldiers, her own interests including those of the entire squadron, and the vibrant combat spirit of setting foot on the Trial Battlefield for the first time, all drove Cui Yuting to accelerate madly. Her entire being nearly transformed into a streak of sword rainbow, even surpassing her original limit! After all, how could simulated battlefields, no matter how realistic, compare to a real battlefield? Under this extreme speed, Cui Yuting and the dimensional creature collided fiercely. Boom! The rising blast, scattered in an instant roar. Cui Yuting was still a step late, as three had already fallen in this sudden encounter. But, this is the battlefield. All rewards, all trump cards, all confidence, couldnt cover up the cruelty in the real battlefield. It wasnt just Cui Yuting; countless other geniuses and new recruits stepping onto the battlefield were also gradually experiencing things they couldnt feel during past training. But simultaneously, their fighting will grew more solid, turning them into truly powerful warriors on such a battlefield! At this moment, Shen Hao, too, was in front of three planets, witnessing all this. If anyone saw his soul at this time, they would see numerous points of light continuously emerging. These were the sacrificed soldiers, continuously entering the Eternal Divine Country! This was also the first time Shen Hao continually observed his own Mythical Ability. He had realized that what was being integrated into the Eternal Divine Country wasnt the soul, but something more fundamental and profoundthe True Spirit. These True Spirits gradually merged into the Eternal Divine Country, becoming a part of his soul. Even,, in resonance with his Emperor profession, it still maintained a special resonance. Although it is not a Profession Exclusive Mythical Ability, it matches the profession well. Shen Hao withdrew his attention. The number of Heroic Spirits was still small, and he was similarly not aware of this ability, nor was he proficient. Its primary function was to provide comfort to the comrades and families of these sacrificed Heroic Spirits. A while later, Shen Hao didnt pay much attention to the situation on the battlefield anymore. These one billion troops were part of the regular forces within the Human Civilization System, already considered the most elite portion. Despite some mistakes, on the whole, they were still rapidly growing. This battlefield, for the current military legions of civilization, was the best training ground! Chapter 284 - 267: Soaring Performance Value!_3 Chapter 284: Chapter 267: Soaring Performance Value!_3 As long as nothing unexpected occurred, they would have the strongest legion at the smallest cost! And the harvest of the war was not just limited to that. Since the outbreak of the war, the points Shen Hao had acquired were also increasing rapidly. After all, even the Great Yan Army and Sky Spirit Army were now largely relying on Shen Haos gifts for their strength, equipment, and abilities. Therefore, the fruits of their victories were also transformed into points that reflected back to Shen Hao. To date, the Legion-style development domain had been thoroughly mastered by Shen Hao. ... The points acquired from this part had now officially surpassed those acquired from Shen Haos own actions. At this rate, it wouldnt take many days for the two hundred trillion points needed for the Level 28 Mall to be satisfied. Of course, since the goal was to acquire points, Shen Hao wouldnt just stand by and watch. His own actions of killing the enemy were the most efficient way of acquiring points! And he indeed found suitable opponents. Focus on logistical arrangements, and dont be stingy with the inventory, even if it means purchasing resources from the High-level Malls; points are meant to be spent. After giving the instructions, Shen Hao turned his gaze to the center, where a blue Great Sun was. The Spiritual Power Sun! Though not cost-effective, it was undoubtedly the technological marvel of the Life Empire, a work beyond estimation! It permanently opened a channel between the dimension space and the material world! In Shen Haos eyes, the Extraordinary Rules within were extremely chaotic, and the spiritual energy was incredibly dense, as if someone poked a hole in a balloon, causing vast amounts of spiritual energy to rush crazily toward that hole, driven by the unknown. This naturally brought a fatal attraction to Dimensional Creatures! Hence, at this moment, under Shen Haos gaze, numerous powerful Dimensional Creatures gathered within this Blue Sun. A glance revealed a swarming mass. Just those who had reached the Extraordinary Fourth Stage, which is Level 31 and above, numbered in the dozens! And that was just the surface; undoubtedly, there were many more at deeper levels! Naturally, this was also why the Company Alliance couldnt conquer this place. As one of the strongest forces in the universe, the Company Alliance alone had over one hundred and thirty Spiritual Ability Users at the Divine Third Layer of the Fourth Stage. Converted to Chosen Ones, that was roughly equivalent to Level 31 and above purple Talent Chosen Ones. And excluding the Divine Third Layer, the number of Spiritual Ability Users who had reached the Fourth Stage exceeded a thousand! Theoretically, such a formidable force should be able to conquer this place. However, the reason behind their inability to do so became clear to Shen Hao during his first visit. The enemies deep within the Great Sun were the key point! Of course, these Dimensional Creatures only craved spiritual energy, and aside from the few who left and appeared on the planets to plunder Extraordinary Creatures of the material aspect, the majority of them would not move. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But this isnt the reason for the Company Alliance to hide this intelligence, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes slightly. Before deciding to target this place, he had already arrived to investigate. Although he had discovered the Company Alliances concealment, he did not give up this target. The reason was simplethis was not only the most suitable training ground for human troops but also the best for his own training! After reaching the Third Rank, Shen Hao rarely made a move; after all, it was almost impossible to encounter anything that could threaten him in the entire third stage, and if the number in the Fourth Stage increased, even Shen Hao would have to temporarily avoid them. However, Dimensional Creatures were different. These beings possessed only instinct! Furthermore, their means were extremely scarce; apart from the talents evolved from spiritual energy, there were no other Extraordinary Means. Lets begin. At this moment, Shen Hao felt like he had returned to the time of his very first Trial, frantically slaying creatures. He plunged directly into the heart of the Great Sun! Dominator Domain fully unleashed! To avoid alarming the dense Dimensional Creatures, Shen Hao isolated space with his Domain and brought his suitable prey into the Domain, then sequentially tested the various strategies he had researched over the past five and a half years. Imprints, lightning, elements, rules Shen Hao could easily grasp the most fundamental rules of transcendence with his power, especially under the Domains influence, but it was still necessary to develop professional strategies unique to himself. Now was undoubtedly the best opportunity! After Shen Hao took action himself, all Chosen Ones in the universe could clearly see the performance value of Human Civilization, which was already accelerating, skyrocket again! And the speed was terrifying! After all, even if other Trial Civilizations were more powerful, it was not easy for them to find such a dense area of high-level Dimensional Creatures to farm, and even if they did, their farming efficiency could not compare to that of Shen Hao with his Mythical Talent and Mythical Level Profession, coupled with a series of strong foundations. Most importantly, they did not have the advantage of a five-fold enhancement cheat! One day! In just a short days time, Shen Haos total accumulated points surged to two hundred trillion! The Store Level formally reached Level 28! As for the performance value, it took first place on both charts, undisputedly! Even if the second and third ranks were also accelerating, they were swiftly overtaken by the performance values of Human Civilization and Shen Hao, reaching a gap of seven or eight times within such a short period! Unlike the former which was still unknown to many, the latter truly invigorated the entire Human Civilization, including the Great Yan and Sky Spirit Civilizations! This is the feeling, Xi Qing was also cutting through the battlefield at this moment, but upon seeing the ranking change, it was as if he had returned to the previous Trial. Chapter 285 - 268: Beast Taming Civilization! Chapter 285: Chapter 268: Beast Taming Civilization! Last trial, Xi Qing believed she possessed Golden Legendary Talent and, being the Emperor of the Great Yan Dynasty with countless resources and manpower, she assumed she would easily secure the first place in the ranking rewards. At the bare minimum, she should have been a strong contender for first place. But as it turned out, she could only rank second at best right from the start, completely crushed by the first place! Countless times she watched, wide-eyed, the terrifying performance values of the first place, her heart filled with shock and confusion, emotions indescribable with words. Even after meeting Shen Hao and learning that this Human Emperor possessed a Red Mythical Talent, she still couldnt understand! Because the points Shen Hao was acquiring were disproportionately higher compared to the number of monsters he and Human Civilization had killed! ... At least double! It wasnt until later that she heard an explanation: the Presidents Mythical Talent allowed him to earn even more points, which provided her some relief. But it was just a little bit of relief. Red Mythical Talent, although it appears one in ten billion compared to the Golden Legendary Talent, this is just too horrifyingly strong. Not only the inherent power but this ability to double the points earnedthat is the true horror! Xi Qing, looking at the ranking with a gap that made chasing seem hopeless, felt amazement, relief, and even excitement in her heart. After accepting the fact that she wasnt the protector capable of guarding their civilization, the stronger Shen Hao performed, the better. Although she had not yet met another possessor of Mythical Talent, Xi Qing was almost certain that the Presidents talent, even among the Red Mythical rank, was incredibly powerful! After another glance at the rankings, Xi Qing, filled with fighting spirit, immersed herself back into the battlefield. The equipment she was currently using, the abilities it contained, and even her strength enhancement, all came from the President; a significant portion of the points she earned also flowed to Shen Hao, but Xi Qing gladly accepted this. All the people of Great Yan and the Sky Spirit People understood that the number of points the President accumulated would benefit the entire Civilization System! However, those who were most shocked by the bountiful harvest of Shen Hao and Human Civilization this time were the Trial Civilizations who had first come into contact with Shen Hao. At this moment, within a star system located near the territory of the Justice Federation, far distant from Human Civilization, some were experiencing immense shock. This was a vast star system. Though it only had one sun, it boasted close to a hundred Life Planets scattered throughout the star system, with massive Space Cities visible around the Life Planets. Even to the naked eye, one could sense the strength of this star system. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, it was so. This Trial Civilization, known as Cangling, was already a formidable Extraordinary Civilization even before joining the Civilization Trial. Its Mother Planet nurtured countless powerful Transcendent beings, with Beast Taming being the primary Extraordinary Path. Yes, this was a Beast Taming Civilization! All Cultivators could open their Purple Mansion, contract Pet Beasts, and obtain power from them. The main reason they had managed to survive four terrifying Trials and reach this Fifth Trial was not only due to the possession of a Golden Legendary Talent holder and the two paths of Beast Taming and technology, but also a third path available in the Chosen One Mall. Extraordinary Bloodline! Bloodline and Beast Taming, these two paths intertwined perfectly, with numerous Pet Beasts growing wildly within the Extraordinary Bloodline Path, and in turn, strengthening the Beast Tamers, skyrocketing the entire civilizations power and allowing them to pass three Trials with no close calls. As of now, they had more than fifty Transcendents at the Fourth Stage, twenty billion Legions at the Second Rank, and four hundred billion Legions at the first stage! Including two Affiliated Kingdoms, the total number of individual units reached two trillion! With such power, coupled with their profound heritage, even faced with the so-called strongest forces within the indigenous civilization, they had enough foundation. So, they started off with great vigor, actively engaging with the indigenous civilization. Its also one of the Hidden Civilizations that the Company Alliance values most! But at this moment, the Cangling Civilization found itself in a vast self-doubt. So much so that an emergency meeting was called. Currently, in the highest council of the Cangling Civilizations Beast Master Association, thirty-two out of the fifty-four God level Beast Masters, the strongest of the civilization, had gathered. They represented the majority of Cangling Civilizations high-end power! For the performance value to soar at such a rate, unless their power is several times greater than ours and they have the full support of the indigenous civilization to quickly push through planets polluted, its impossible to achieve this! a Beast Tamer with a temperamental look was the first to speak, his expression grim. The Cangling people were generally much taller than humans, with an average height of about three meters; they were like small giants. Apart from that, they resembled humans quite closely. But there were also Alien Races. These were the ones mixed with some traits of Pet Beast bloodlines, which was also a hallmark of those who followed the Extraordinary Bloodline Path. For instance, the one speaking right now had golden yellow, thick hair, stood at four meters tall and had a robust physique, known as the Lion King! But at this moment, not only the Lion King had a heavy and unsightly expression. The same was true for most of the others present. No surprise, they were truly frightened. According to past experiences, being matched with a powerful civilization was good, but being this powerful was a completely different matter! Chapter 286 - 268: Beast Taming Civilization!_2 Chapter 286: Chapter 268: Beast Taming Civilization!_2 First, it meant that they essentially had no chance of competing for the top ranking! They would lose out on the substantial rewards. Secondly, for such a formidable civilization to be matched to the same Trial Battlefield meant that the difficulty of the Trial could very possibly far exceed their expectations! The top priority now is to find this civilization, or at the very least determine which civilization it is! another voice chimed in, this time a woman, standing at an astonishing height of five meters. Moreover, she had a stunning slender upper body with a cold demeanor and unequaled charisma, but her lower half was that of a gigantic scorpion! Behind her trailed no fewer than nine barbed scorpion tails! She was known as the Scorpion King! ... This should not be difficult, someone else spoke; his appearance was rather normal, at a height of three meters, with a lean build, and every breath he took seemed to exude a cold aura. Such a performance value boost is not just about strength; intelligence gathering is even more crucial. This civilization must have had contact with the indigenous civilization. We can just ask the Company Alliance which Hidden Civilization has been actively seeking and killing Dimensional Creatures today, and then we will know. But after finding them, if they are a cruel, cold, and greedy civilization, should we expose ourselves and invite disaster? Indeed, this was the main reason for this gathering of Divine-level Beastmasters! Against an indigenous civilization, they could intimidate them with their various resources and foundation from the Civilization Trial, unlike anything in this world. But the Trial Civilizations were entirely different. Their developmental potential, foundation and strength, everything could surpass them! Furthermore, the rate of point growth seemed a bit too terrifying! Faced with the malice of such a Trial Civilization, they had no confidence, not even with their hidden cards! Well have to come into contact sooner or later, someone else voiced, Since we cannot avoid it inevitably, we might as well understand and grasp their intelligence beforehand. Otherwise, someone objected, the background of this Trial is so vast, if we each hold our own, we may not necessarily come into contact. Na?ve! When has a Trial ever been simple? Like the third Trial, if we hadnt made contact with all the civilizations and formed an alliance, we would never have been able to pass with minimal sacrifice! Have you all been scared out of your wits? Youre blindly afraid without knowing anything. Each of these individuals was a Big Shot, each presiding over their own territory and had reached the Extraordinary Fourth Stage, a level that the entire Beast Taming Civilization hadnt seen in the last ten thousand years. Their power was earth-shaking, almost god-like. And yet, at this moment, they were arguing incessantly, and their voices were not without fear. After all, in the face of the Civilization Trial, the stronger one was, the more they could feel their own insignificance. Even if they became powerful enough to effortlessly destroy planets, within the Trial, they still walked on thin ice. Finally, everyone turned their gaze to the strongest one among them. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The President of the Beast Master Association! Named Mo Wen. He appeared to be extremely aged, with his face covered in wrinkles and his frame somewhat stooped. However, even before the Civilization Trial had begun, he was already one of the strongest, and after the Trial began, he had fortuitously acquired a Golden Legendary Talent! It was thanks to him that the Cangling Civilization had safely navigated through as many as four Trials, playing the most crucial role in their survival. Seeing the discussion quiet down, the powerful figure who had been half-closing his eyes and taking in everyones opinions silently finally spoke, Lets request information about the other Hidden Civilizations from the Company Alliance and the Justice Federation, not just asking about one civilization, but all of them. Indeed, this was a compromise proposal that had been suggested before. There was no guarantee that they would learn about the other civilization through such inquiries, considering the strength of their opponents; both the Company Alliance and the Justice Federation would surely be cautious. However, once Mo Wen spoke up, it was the final word. This was the role of an authoritative figure in the Trial. Besides, whatever the other civilizations may be, whether they are friend or foe, the most important thing for us remains to rapidly enhance ourselves! Mo Wen spoke again, Theres no need to hide our strength anymore; let everyone strike full force, sparing no effort to accumulate points! This The others hesitated for a moment. They indeed had been concealing their strength; the entire civilization actually had fifty-four Chosen Ones that had reached the Fourth Rank, but only twenty were known. This was the usual choice. After all, this trial has just begun; not to mention the Trial Civilization, even the information on the indigenous civilization is barely understood. If we dont hold back, we could be in danger at any time. But now, to make a full-force attack? Without any reservations? Our trump cards are exposed, then we accumulate new ones! Mo Wen seemed to see some people hesitating, and spoke again, From now on, Ive decided to take half of the points we earn to gamble on treasure chests! Gamble on treasure chests! Everyones heart was struck by the announcement, looking at Mo Wen with some disbelief. After the store reached Level 31, a new feature appeared. [Treasure Chest Draw] The function, as the name suggests, allows one to invest a large number of points to draw different quality treasure chests by chance! Once a Mythical-level treasure chest is drawn, it will undoubtedly contain Mythical-level items. This would vastly increase the foundation of our civilization. But at the same time, if luck is not on our side, a massive amount of points will be wasted! Before this, everyone agreed that there was no need to be a gambling fool, not until a dire moment. But nowto use half of our points for gambling? This meant they no longer had much confidence in safely getting through this trial. Half, even if we lose the gamble, it wont bankrupt us, Mo Wen looked around at everyone present and said solemnly, I made this decision because of the pressure from the civilization currently ranked first, and also because of the threat from the Dimension SpaceI suspect the most powerful enemy in this trial has a Golden Legendary Quality ability and has reached the Fifth Stage! Everyones mouths fell open. This statement was even more shocking than what he had said before! Golden Legendary abilities, the Fifth Stage? If such an enemy really existed, even if there was only one, they could easily destroy their entire civilization! This was no exaggeration! On the Extraordinary Path, the higher the stage, the greater the gap between each level. Not to mention the Fifth Stage, even at the Fourth Stage. A Level 30 Chosen One with a Purple Epic Talent, if lacking in foundation, would have difficulty defeating a Level 31 Non-Chosen One! Purple Epic Talent, Purple Epic abilities, equipment, cultivation techniques, elixirsonly by combining this series of advantages could one barely bridge the gap that this mere one level brings! If its an enemy at the Fifth Stage with low status, then as long as President Mo Wens level rose close to Level 40, it would not be impossible to fight. But the Fifth Stage, with a Golden Legendary Rank? Betting the entire civilization, there would be no hope whatsoever! Could one possibly break through to the Fifth Stage within this mere trial? Everyone fell silent, feeling a suffocating pressure. Im not exaggerating the danger, Mo Wen breathed out slowly and continued, You all know, I have a Level 33 Space Attribute Pet Beastthe Illusion Dream Beast. I have been researching Dimension Space for some time now, especially that pollution, and have vaguely grasped its essence, which definitely reaches a Golden Legendary quality! Cangling Civilization does not have a database cheat. Everything must be discovered on our own. The focus of this trial must lie within the Dimension Space, its not surprising to have some results given the direction of the research. However, the results brought not good news but rather the opposite. Mo Wen continued, With the quality being apparent, you should also vaguely feel that, although I was not sure about the level of the enemy with this Pollution Ability, given the emergence of such a terrifying Trial Civilization Chapter 287 - 269: Signs of the Crisis Worsening Further Chapter 287: Chapter 269: Signs of the Crisis Worsening Further The remaining words need not be said; everyone understood the implications of President Mo Wens words. They were not without experience as the strongest civilization among those participating in the Civilization Trial. As early as the second Trial, relying on their own Extraordinary System and Mo Wen, who possessed a Golden Legendary Talent, they also crushed all other Trial Civilizations, but even so, the Trial they faced at that time was extremely difficult. If it were only enemies at the Golden Legendary Fourth Stage, for a civilization with several times their strength, it wouldnt be difficult at all. Enemies at the Fifth Stage were inevitable. Just this point alone put everyone under tremendous pressure. ... Everyone fully endorsed President Mo Wens arrangements. Under such intense Trial strength, there was no room to hide their real power. It was also necessary to understand the intelligence on this powerful civilization. So, in the following days, not only did the performance values of the Human Civilization skyrocket, but those of the other eight Trial Civilizations did as well. Clearly, civilizations with thoughts similar to the Cangling Civilization were not in the minority. The astounding performance values of Human Civilization indeed provoked them. It is worth mentioning that the current civilization ranking could more accurately be called Civilization System Ranking because Affiliated Kingdoms simply did not qualify to participate in the ranking. More importantly, the past experiences of Erin Ellie were not like this! They clearly stated that when they undertook their final Trial, the Affiliated Civilizations recognized by the Civilization Trial system also participated in the new Trial as participants. The rules have changed, Shen Hao knew this from the start and could confirm one thing. The rules had changed. The other Chosen Ones might not know the version number of the Civilization Trial or understand that the Civilization Trial is constantly evolving and updating, but Shen Hao could clearly see the version updates of the Civilization Trial through the cheat interface. Combined with the rule change concerning Affiliated Civilizations, it is sufficient to say that the various rules of the Civilization Trial are not set in stone. Future unknown rule changes will occur. However, for Shen Hao, who possessed a cheat, his grasp on the rules was always stronger than other civilizations! Continue to farm points! Shen Hao sped up. For him, Blue Sun was an excellent points farming spot, especially after he found that high-level Dimensional Creatures were still being attracted by the dense Spiritual Energy here. This place could become a steady source of points. At the same time, after the past half-month, all existing Dimensional Creatures and Spiritual Ability Mutants on the three planets were almost completely eradicated. In total, he gained 460 trillion points! This also brought Shen Haos Store Level officially to Level 29. And all this at the cost of less than a million lives. For a war involving an army of a billion, this casualty ratio could already be considered a grand victory. One could only say that the target chosen this time was indeed very appropriate. However, afterward, the pace slowed down. Even though there was still a steady stream of Dimensional Creatures emerging, it amounted to about ten trillion points per day. This allowed other civilizations monitoring the rankings to breathe a slight sigh of relief. Although the gap was still huge, it was no longer widening. Shen Hao didnt have any good solutions for this. Compared to those powerful civilizations, the Human Civilization indeed lacked in scale. In the past five and a half years, although various policies had promoted the birth of a large number of babies, it would take at least a decade or more for these newborns to convert into the strength of Human Civilization. The only option was to grasp the time and farm for points as much as possible. Fortunately, with the high-level store and huge resource collection, the strength of the entire Human Civilization grew rapidly! Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All sorts of resources were put to full use. Every day, spaceships transported a large number of warriors, who had reached Level 20, back to the Human Mother Planet, where they used the power of Heavenly Tribulation to break through. Besides that, the strength of the warriors who were still at the Extraordinary Second Stage saw rapid growth as well. According to the report from the Global United Front, so far, the average level of this billion-member army had been raised to the Fifteenth Level! With a large number of resources handed over to the warriors, and with the environment of the battlefield, the increase in strength was inevitable. In addition, there was more good news. Some people, because they had been in a state of dense Spiritual Energy for a long time, were also affected, gaining more power, advancing levels more quickly, and there were even some who directly awakened Spiritual Ability Talent. Even though these people were more susceptible to the effects of Spiritual Energy Pollution, Shen Hao observed that as long as the pollution was not severe, they could still suppress it using his Imprint. Although it wasnt as safe and straightforward as Shen Hao bestowing an Imprint and granting power, as long as they controlled the amount, they could also digest the benefits while avoiding the downsides. When I break through to the Extraordinary Fourth Stage, this suppression will probably be even more straightforward, and it might even be effective against other civilizations! Shen Hao was naturally satisfied with this effect, even pleasantly surprised. It meant that this Trial was actually somewhat restrained by his Talent! But breaking through was not that easy. Chapter 288 - 269: Signs of Further Deterioration of the Crisis_2 Chapter 288: Chapter 269: Signs of Further Deterioration of the Crisis_2 Level 30 to Level 31 is a huge threshold. We must accelerate development; the stronger Human Civilization is, the faster I can advance! Shen Hao considered the current situation and made a certain decision. After another week passed, he left the mostly cleared Blue Sun Region and returned to the Mother Planet. We need to open up a new battlefield! Shen Hao immediately convened a council meeting, The situation within the Blue Sun Planet System has stabilized, and the strength of our forces has greatly increased. Its too wasteful to leave ten billion troops there. Redeploy the troops, find new targets, and at the same time, gradually replace the reserve legions of the Mother Planet and Affiliated Civilizations onto the Blue Sun Planet System battlefield to train them! Yes, we needed to open up a new battlefield. Reducing troops and opening new battlefields would inevitably increase the pressure on our forces, and even bring more sacrifices. ... But from the perspective of civilization, this could undoubtedly bring greater benefits. Such a proposition had already been suggested before. At this moment, since Shen Hao had made a decision, the entire Human Civilization suddenly became active. Targets for backup were quickly confirmed. Within the Life Empire, just like in the Blue Sun Planet System, there were far too many thoroughly polluted systems; they almost made up half of the Life Empires Life Planets, showing how severe the crisis had been when it first erupted. On the other hand, aside from Trial Civilizations, the indigenous civilizations simply couldnt derive much benefit from clearing these planets. After all, they had no points. What could be gained were only Spiritual Energy resources and even those were polluted, offering very few usable options. Under such circumstances, when Human Civilization decided to inform the Company Alliance, Heather, who had already arrived at the Human Mother Planet as an Envoy, also exclaimed, You Hidden Civilizations are all very keen on clearing dimensional creatures. This statement was clearly not made unintentionally. Edo, responsible for liaison, felt a slight stir in his heart. Director Heather, how many Hidden Civilizations does the Company Alliance know about up till now? In the past month, due to the astonishing performance of Human Civilization in the war, contact with the Company Alliance had deepened. Even contact had been made with some of the other strongest native civilizations. However, they still had not grasped the full scope of Trial Civilizations. Partly because the distances between their arrivals were very remote and partly because of the concealment by the Company Alliance. Yes, information about Hidden Civilizations was among the highest secrets within the Company Alliance. Officially, it was not permitted to disclose information about other Hidden Civilizations. But rules are merely rules. Against the backdrop of a cosmic apocalypse, rules are naturally challenged. In this period, Director Heathers actions and words were steadily moving closer to Human Civilization, even pulling in other different allies! Clearly, they also knew that civilizations like Human Civilization, which were Hidden Civilizations, were the hope for surviving the apocalypse. This had also become a consensus among most native civilizations. Even the Great Wu Empire, the most closed and arrogant among the four strongest forces, would not refuse contact with Hidden Civilizations. Sure enough, faced with Edos question, Heather did not refuse to answer as before but after hesitating for a moment, she still said, Such things can not be revealed, but since we have become friends, we naturally have to consider our friends. She quietly held up six fingers. This is all we know, of which only two have had deep contacts with our Company Alliance, you and the Cangling Civilization. Cangling Civilization The information quickly reached Shen Haos hands. Since Heather had opened up, deciding to move closer to Human Civilization, the information provided was more than a mere statement. Cangling Civilization, in their description, followed a biological cultivation technology path. Very similar to the Life Empire, but distinctly different. Because they were not cultivating dimensional creatures or their hybrids, but like Human Civilization, they had embarked on a different path than Spiritual Energy. Unbound by the Spiritual Energy that constrained native civilizations understanding of transcendence, Shen Hao immediately realized, this was the Beast Taming Path! Within Human Civilization, there were also related legends, but they were not mainstream. Apart from Cultivation and Magic, there were also similar branches. But clearly, such branches could not compare to a focused Beast Taming Extraordinary Path. Just the act of creating a Beast Taming Space within the sea of consciousness was sufficiently miraculous. The paths to transcendence are infinite and should not be underestimated, Shen Hao naturally understood the advantage of such paths. That advantage was their number! A Beast Tamer of the same tier could control several beasts of the same level! Moreover, cultivating beasts appeared to be simpler than cultivation. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I wonder if cooperation is possible, Shen Hao pondered, but eventually set the thought aside for the time being. There certainly was potential for cooperation, and the space for it was vast. Not to mention anything else, just Shen Haos ability to suppress pollution was a major trump card. However, the premise of cooperation lay in strength! Currently, Human Civilization didnt even have a single person who had reached the Extraordinary Fourth Stage. Overtly insufficient strength, even if the actual combat power was strong, is not favorable for cooperation, after all, one cant start by expending energy on a battle. First, Ill focus all my effort on the breakthrough! Shen Hao made a decision. Several days later, over five hundred million elite troops left the Blue Sun Planet System, splitting into three groups, each heading to different polluted star systems. A new campaign began. Although it increased the number of soldiers sacrifices, it also caused the points for Human Civilization to surge once again. Until ten days later, a total of one quadrillion points were reached! The level of the Points Store officially reached Level 30! But it still wasnt enough. Human Civilization had come to this trial relying on Hidden Points, while the majority of other civilizations had already opened the Chosen One Mall of the Fourth Stage. Last time, Human Civilization was far ahead in Points Mall Level, but in this trial, they were on the lagging side. Fortunately, there was a five-times points hack. Given time, catching up was just a matter of when. The entire Human Civilization was immersed in this rapid growth. If possible, Shen Hao even hoped they could continue to develop like this for several years at a stretch! However, the trial was obviously not that simple. Three and a half months after arriving in this universe, the Justice Federation Envoy stationed within Human Civilization suddenly delivered some ominous news. A member of the Justice Federations council was suspected of being contaminated! And it was a covert contamination, retaining powerful logical thinking! It brought tremendous loss to the entire Justice Federation. After learning the details, the Global United Front quickly reported to Shen Hao and called an emergency meeting! This is undoubtedly a sign of further deterioration in the crisis of the trial. The meeting was presided over by Dong Gong, who looked serious, and his first sentence indicated that this was not a minor issue that could be easily overlooked. Indeed, no one overlooked it. The Justice Federation was a highly unique civilization. As one of the most powerful forces in the universe, the Justice Federation was not initially called by this name, but was known as the Wakan Federation. However, over 1700 years ago, the Wakan Federation underwent tremendous internal chaos, with various accumulated conflicts continuously erupting, even plunging into a dark period lasting over 1100 years. It wasnt until 600 years ago that one strong individual after another stood out from the dark period. With their formidable strength and amazing perseverance, they overthrew the Wakan Federation and formed the Justice Federation! Thereafter, the ways of the entire Justice Federation took a complete 180-degree turn! Upholding justice, fairness, and protecting order In just 600 years, the strength of the entire civilization skyrocketed, definitely making it the one with the most potential among the five strongest forces originally. Chapter 289 - 270: Loading Cheats, Shen Hao Breaks Through! Chapter 289: Chapter 270: Loading Cheats, Shen Hao Breaks Through! However, even such a powerful civilization faced serious problems. That was because the entire civilizations institutions were imperfect. To maintain unity and continue to develop rapidly, it all depended on the personal prestige of those few members of the Justice Council. In such circumstances, any individuals rebellion could bring about immense destruction. Usually, those capable of occupying such positions had their character and ability tested, and they were at least unlikely to be corrupted within a mere few centuries. However, the pollution of the Ancient Gods was entirely different. It was irrational. ... Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once confirmed to be corrupted, and if it occurred with retained self-logic, it would deal a huge blow to the prestige of the Justice Council. It directly threatened the foundational composition of the entire Justice Federation. This was one of the reasons why Dong Gong and others placed such importance on this intelligence. After identifying the key points, everyone at the meeting started to take it seriously. For now, it is only a powerful force within the Life Empire that has encountered problems, and the forces resisting the cosmic doom still hold the advantage, but if the Justice Federation falls into the same predicament as the Life Empire, the consequences will be extremely severe, and the threat of doom will rise significantly, Dong Gong said at the end, his expression grave. Truth be told, it would be better for the Company Alliance to encounter problems than the Justice Federation. After all, the Justice Federation was a newly established political entity, excellent in many ways; they were the only one of the remaining four forces that, without calculating gains and losses, or considering interests, devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the war against cosmic doom. At present, at least half of the polluted regions in the Life Empire were being pushed back and dealt with by the Justice Federation. In this case, their pollution is not just a matter of enemies gaining some strength and allies losing some; it is far more complex. Shen Hao was also paying attention to the meeting and pondering. The spread of pollution was inevitable; following the Life Empire, it was not surprising that the Justice Federation would be the first to have major problems. After all, they were the most aggressive in the current battle. What are the demands of the Justice Federations Envoy? someone asked. Two months had passed since Human Civilization came to the forefront, and many forces had sent their Envoys. However, Human Civilization still kept the closest contact with the Company Alliance because the Company Alliance excelled at trade. They hope to utilize our ability to combat pollution, Dong Gong said, Among all the Hidden Civilizations that have surfaced, we are the strongest in fighting pollution, and this is widely acknowledged. Indeed, this had become a signature power of Human Civilization. Spiritual Ability Users were the most severely affected by status pollution, but those affected were not just Spiritual Ability Users. After all, it is a form of status pollution. Other Hidden Civilizations, limited by their intelligence sources, were still unclear about the situation, but the Cangling Civilization, in particular, suffered greatly in this regard. They mainly relied on Beast Taming, but Pet Beasts have their limitations in intelligence, are difficult to domesticate, and this does not even take into account that they also follow the Extraordinary Bloodline Path. To some extent, they were completely countered by Spiritual Energy pollution. Pet Beasts affected by pollution would, in turn, affect Beast Tamers. Other Hidden Civilizations may not be clear, but the fact that the Justice Federation is seeking help from Human Civilization speaks volumes about the situation. After receiving the answer, those present had a moment of realization. Why were they able to resist pollution? Naturally, it was because of the President! Another Chosen One, even with a Mythical Talent, would be unable to protect the entire civilization without the Emperor Profession and corresponding Red Mythical ability! They hope that the President could personally visit the Justice Federation and examine the situation of the suspected Polluter; it would be best if they could be pulled back from the brink of pollution! Dong Gong revealed the Justice Federations specific proposal, Of course, its not without compensation. The Justice Federation has shown great sincerity, offering an extremely generous list. As he finished speaking, an extensive list appeared before them. At first, the council members didnt show much interest, for in their deep collaboration with the Company Alliance, most of the Universes technology and resources were accessible. But after carefully reviewing the list, the eyes of some council members widened with astonishment! Spiritual Ability Talent Awakening Potion! They even have something like this? Large-scale Spirit Power Jump Star Gates! Divine Soul Implantable Spiritual Ability Chips! Fourth Stage External Spiritual Armor! Some even inhaled sharply in their minds. If Spiritual Ability Extraordinary were also considered a path of civilization, the universes most powerful forces generally reached the third stage, that is Level 21 and above. To Human Civilization, it could serve as a complement to their own paths, but it wasnt particularly attractive. At most, it could be considered a supplement in terms of Spiritual Ability Talent, Spiritual Ability Weapons, and Spirit Power Jumps. However, the technology and items on this list were mostly at a fourth-stage level! Level 31 and above! This level of technology, though available to the Company Alliance, was considered their trump card; they would only be willing to trade when they saw a benefit worth the exchange, otherwise, it would remain out of reach. Chapter 290 - 270: Loading the Cheat, Shen Hao Breaks Through!_2 Chapter 290: Chapter 270: Loading the Cheat, Shen Hao Breaks Through!_2 However, the Justice Federation has brought out all of these things without any reservation! Especially the Spiritual Talent Awakening Potion. If theres no issue with the description that follows, this is absolutely the real trump card of the Justice Federation! The highest quality potion could even have a non-low probability of awakening spiritual abilities at the Divine Third Layer. That is equivalent to a Purple Epic-level ability! Even if it cannot compare with the Chosen Ones Talent abilities and loading ability, or the extraction of profession foundations, after all, Chosen Ones are few in number, and no civilization would find Purple Epic-level Talent abilities too many! ... Frankly, if humans could acquire all these technologies, Human Civilization could indeed consider integrating the Spiritual Ability Extraordinary System into Human Society as a supplementary Extraordinary Path system! Although most of these technologies require to truly solve problems when given, one must admit that the Justice Federations sincerity and determination are not bad. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At least, they truly realize the severity of the situation and take it very seriously. However, the meeting ended without reaching any concrete conclusion. After all, only Shen Hao could make such a decision. Rather than a discussion, it was better to say it was an analysis, and then determining all sorts of plans and finally presenting them all before Shen Hao. Intervention, we certainly must intervene, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes slightly. This is indeed a good opportunity. Moreover, he cannot just watch the downfall of the Justice Federation. On this point, he believes, most of the Trial Civilizations would agree. The longer the indigenous civilizations hold out, the more time they can buy for the Trial Civilizations. Similarly, it is clear that the Justice Federation is not only seeking help from Human Civilization; Im afraid all other Trial Civilizations will get involved. Under such circumstances, if Human Civilization were to contact all the Trial Civilizations, its strength is insufficient, yet its potential is too astonishing! Once other civilizations know Human Civilization is ranked first but not strong, its hard to say what thoughts might arise. The temptation of the ranking rewards is not low. As long as we make a breakthrough, it will be easy to solve, Shen Hao finally decided to set aside the matter temporarily, planning to delay. In fact, over the past two months, the overall strength of Human Civilization has grown immensely, and even the pace of his own power increase has hit the accelerator, especially after the opening of the Thirty-level Mall, which contains many good items that are also helpful to Shen Haos own cultivation. In other words, he is close to reaching the critical point of the Fourth Stage! Once a breakthrough is achieved, Human Civilization will truly have the backbone to face all indigenous civilizations and all Trial Civilizations! Moreover, its almost time to choose a second hack. About this hack selection, Shen Hao has specific ideas. Its about the ranking rewards. During this period, the information on the ranks has been maintained; Human Civilization is in first place, but because the growth has slowed down, the performance value is only about three times that of the second place. Furthermore, the gaps between the following five civilizations are very small, and even the second place often changes. Also, up to now, there has been no information about the settlement of ranking rewards, which has made Shen Hao slightly concerned. The settlement point is most likely not on a fixed schedule, otherwise, there would be no need to withhold it from the public. So what is it based on then? Choosing the Ranking Reward Hack would reveal it. After all, this second version of the Ranking Reward Hack comes with the addition of Knowing the exact timing of rank settling during hidden settlement periods. Ill choose this one. Shen Hao calmed down and devoted himself wholeheartedly to cultivation. In a blink of an eye, nearly a month had passed. The time to load the new hack finally arrived. This month, Human Civilization continued to open battlefields, acquire points, but since Shen Hao did not make a move again, the number of points obtained slightly decreased, and the distance to the needed two quadrillion points to reach the Thirty-one Store Level was still quite far. In addition, the situation with the Justice Federation is further fermenting. They have indeed sought help from all the Hidden Civilizations. According to intelligence from the Company Alliance, there are already a total of five Hidden Civilizations that have given a positive response. If we include the human civilizations that have not yet responded but are already prepared to get involved, there are a total of six. Clearly, the offerings from the Justice Federation are quite tempting to most Trial Civilizations. Beyond that, the situation is indeed somewhat grim. The warriors sent by the Justice Federation to the front lines of the Life Empire have all been affected to some degree, with some areas even experiencing a large-scale contraction of the battlefront. The threat of cosmic doomsday undeniably adds weight to the cloud hanging over the heads of everyone in the universe. And in such circumstances, Shen Hao finally loaded the second hack! [Ranking Reward Hack Version Two!] After the successful loading, a timer appeared on the hack interface. [Countdown to the fate of the Justice Federations destruction: 78 days] Without the countdown by hours, Shen Hao also understood the reason. This node was not an instantaneous event, but an explosion that would occur suddenly over a period of time. The Justice Federation, indeed among the strongest native forces, is the second to be destroyed by the apocalypse, Shen Hao said, looking at the timer, not particularly surprised by the downfall of the Justice Federation. Even the timing of the ranking settlement coinciding with the fate of the Justice Federations destruction was not surprising to him. He had long harbored such suspicions. The absence of a visible countdown timer meant the greatest possibility was that the time was not fixed, or it contained some intelligence. Now, it seemed to be the latter. So, the question arose. The current position of the Justice Federation was indeed perilous, but merely having one member of the Justice Council contaminated seemed insufficient to warrant complete annihilation in just two and a half months. The most likely answer Shen Hao could think of was one. More than one council member was contaminated! A civilization built on a few heroes can also rapidly collapse due to the fall of its heroes, perhaps even less stable than the Life Empire, Shen Hao slowly exhaled. He knew it was time to depart. He was only a hairs breadth away from Level 31. Under normal circumstances, it might take another month or two of grinding to achieve a breakthrough. But there were shortcuts, albeit at a slightly higher cost. Yet now, for the greater good, he couldnt concern himself with that too much. Shen Hao opened the current Thirty-level Chosen One Mall and, without hesitation, began a shopping spree! Especially purchasing those items that could increase the strength of civilization in a short period of time! Such as equipment, large weapons, high-quality stores, and various types of significant armaments! All the useful Purple Epic and Blue Elite items accumulated in the VIP store, he bought in massive quantities crazily! Even the warships! Within just a few hours, an entire ten quadrillion points were frantically spent by Shen Hao! He nearly depleted all the points at his disposal! Even though various resources, equipment, devices, weapons, and technologies were still just piling up in stock, it still represented a drastic surge in the strength of human civilization! It also meant that the feedback received from the [Emperor] profession further skyrocketed! To exchange points for growth in a short period of time was Shen Haos choice. Points can be earned again, and after all, these points werent wasted for nothing; though there was some loss, they ultimately became part of the civilizations foundational resources. In just three days, everyone within human civilization, including the majority of the mighty from its two affiliated civilizations, suddenly felt a consistent sensation at a certain moment. It was a majestic, divine presence, filled with supreme suppression, symbolizing the endless stars that emerged quietly in their minds, lifted above their heads as if it were the incarnation of the Heavenly Dao! Everyone knew who it was, yet they had never before felt the protection of their President so clearly, nor the connection between themselves, the President, and the entire civilization! Chapter 291 - 271: The New Ability of the Sovereign Chapter 291: Chapter 271: The New Ability of the Sovereign At this moment, Shen Hao also felt a change distinct from the Extraordinary Third Stage. Previously, his connection with Human Civilization focused more on his side. He could feel all humans and selectively bestow his power upon other humans. Even when drawing power from other humans, it was a unilateral action on his part. But now, this connection had become bidirectional. The entirety of civilization could clearly sense his presence and his power, even truly drawing unique advantages from these sensations. ... Visualization, or bloodline? Shen Hao was not sure. However, at this moment, the whole of humanity was indeed beginning to experience a unique power. Firstly, it was Suppression! Yes, when people looked at each other, they could all sense a unique change in temperament. It was a very clear transformation. Even those naturally timid, or with sleazy appearances, possessed a distinctive aura at this moment. It was like being born into a noble family, with a sensory experience that transcended the ordinary. And it was not just that. Some were astonished to find that they had a unique perception of the Electric Current freely available around them. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The same was true for the elements in the air! Beyond a few with outstanding Talent, the change in most people did not yet meet the standards of Talent or ability, but the change was genuine nonetheless. After reaching the Fourth Stage, Shen Haos status and influence began to truly change each individual! This is the transformation of the [Emperor] Profession, Shen Hao realized clearly. If in the past humanity was described as Dragons descendants or Gods Children and these were just legends, now, the identity of Emperors subjects was truly genuine, naturally forming a superiority distinct from other civilizations! Such as Talent, such as ability It is imaginable that as Shen Haos strength further enhances, every individual within Human Civilization will undergo an essential transformation! It was as if it were foreshadowing that Human Civilization was about to embark on a path toward greatness, starting from this moment. Of course, aside from some noticeable perceptions, such as a slight improvement in Cultivation Talent and a minor increase in affinity with thunder and elements, many more changes would require ongoing evolution. This is the growth of the [Emperor] Profession. As for Shen Hao himself, his own abilities, including the [Sovereign] Talent, had also taken on a new difference. Especially [Sovereign]. Shen Hao opened the Chosen One panel and clearly saw that the [Sovereign] Mythical Talent had acquired a new ability. Beyond status, Suppression, power control, and the [Dominator Domain] awakened during the previous leap beyond the Extraordinary Tier, this time the awakened power was named [Dominator Star Domain]! The description was clear. [As a Cosmic Sovereign, every star within the Universe contributes to your power, but there is also a Dominator Star Domain that reigns above the entire Universe!] Yes, this new ability was a unique Star Domain! At this moment, if anyone in the universe were to look up, they would see a highly distinctive Star Domain among the myriad stars. A total of seven sparkling stars formed a unique Imprint; they were not physically present, yet they were not nonexistent, but a tangible space one could gaze upon and likewise reach! Different from a Domain, different from an Imprint, Shen Hao had understood the uniqueness of this ability. Domains required the expenditure of his power, Imprints likewise required the active drawing of known Imprints. But the Star Domain, it was just there. Wherever Shen Hao arrived in any universe, it would become an indispensable part of that universe, a presence that anyone could see just by looking up. Even in those cosmos devoid of stars, as dead as silence, it was the same. Because this was the actualization of part of Shen Haos status, representing his position in the fundamental rules of the entire Universe! Moreover, it naturally wasnt just a display of status. When anyone in the Universe gazed upon this Star Domain, it was as if they were looking at him, he would perceive them and leverage this faint connection to channel both his gaze and his power there. It was equivalent to a naturally existing Imprint. Beyond this, Shen Hao could also leverage part of the power belonging to that universe, even control its rules. He had an advantage similar to a home field advantage. Even more, he could allow Human warriors to receive power replenishments directly from the blessings of the stars and enhancements to their Magic! And these are just the most basic uses. As Shen Haos strength continues to grow, the number of stars within this Dominator Star Domain will also increase, and the effects it can produce will similarly become more powerful. For Human Civilization, which must shuttle back and forth between various Universes, its function is self-evident. The [Sovereign] Talent indeed seems to be no simple matter, Shen Hao digested most of the changes brought about by the surge in strength, and he gained a deeper understanding of his Talent. Although he has not yet truly seen other Mythical Talents, Shen Hao believed that his Talent must rank high among them. Chapter 292 - 271: The New Ability of the Sovereign_2 Chapter 292: Chapter 271: The New Ability of the Sovereign_2 At the least in terms of status, it had to be so. After all, the Soul Talent of the Chosen One naturally symbolizes status; yet Shen Haos status through his Talent was particularly marked by its dominance over an ability! This gave Shen Hao even greater confidence in his own strength. My power has greatly increased, its time to step onto the stage, his gaze turned toward the distant horizon. At that moment, on one corner of a gigantic, star-shaped symbolic building on the Mother Planet of the Justice Federation, a man in a long robe, looking rather anxious, was gazing up at the sky. Suddenly, his eyes were drawn to a new constellation that appeared like a seal. ... As a holder of the Talent of the Child of the Stars and one of the Justice Federations Three Giants, the man named Busa was thoroughly familiar with the starscape and even knew the position of each star. But these seven stars had never appeared before! Whats more, he could draw endless power from the stars, yet he could not detect the existence of these seven stars! And thats not all! As Busa deepened his shocked Perception, he became acutely aware of somethingthese seven stars were alive! They are watching me! Busa withdrew his gaze in some alarm, a feeling hed never even had when facing Pollution! It was as if his vastly insignificant self was being watched by the vast, infinite Universe! What exactly are those? Busa hurriedly left the Observatory, his favorite spot. He tried all sorts of ways to learn about these seven newly-appeared stars. After all, against the backdrop of the cosmic apocalypse, any anomalies that appeared in the Universe could not be ignored! However, the less he knew, the better, as the more he understood, the more he felt a fear that transcended understanding. Everyone could look at them, but there was no data, no observations that could pinpoint the specific location of these seven stars! Even standing in different places to observe, the locations appeared entirely different! It was as if these seven stars didnt exist in the Universe at all; they appeared in everyones minds! But how could that be possible? No matter which Species, no matter which Civilization, no matter what strength they possessed, as long as they looked up at the stars, they could clearly see them! This was unthinkable! We, who have reached the Overlord level and possess the Spiritual Energy of Divine Third Layer Talent, are known as Gods, Busa admitted his fears openly at the meeting of the six of the seven, but the more we understand about this Universe, the more it feels like there are real Gods in it! Dimensional Creatures and these seven suddenly appeared stars are the sameAncient Gods are awakening! Yes, although there was no intelligence, the powerhouses of the Justice Federation, through their actual experience and some information left over from the previous era, made some correct judgments. That is, in Dimension Space, there exist extremely terrifying creatures, the beginnings of disasters, the root of the apocalypse. But now, these suddenly appeared seven stars, viewed as existences parallel with those Dimensional Creatures known as Ancient Gods, had suddenly awakened. This was their judgment. The Ancient Gods were awakening, and they, these so-called Gods, were as insignificant as ants. It was not surprising to make such a judgment. Because they too were affected, anyone who stayed in a place where they could look up at the night sky could see this constellation, and even occasionally feel the gaze of the other party! How terrifying! Regarding these seven newly-appeared stars, we are not completely clueless, one of the two women among the six, clothed in golden War Armor and with fair skin dotted with colorful spots but whose demeanor was very decisive. She took out a photograph. The image was clear. All who saw it had their pupils contract slightly. Because although this pattern was much more complex than the one composed of merely seven stars, everyone could tell that it included the latter! Frey, what is this? Busa could no longer hold back and asked aloud. The seven of them, each responsible for their duties, and intelligence was precisely what Frey was in charge of. This is an imprint with magical powers, similar to a Holy Symbol in Human Civilization, viewed as a symbol of the Emperor, Only the warriors closest to the Emperor could bear such an imprint on the back of their hands, thus, it is also a symbol of status within Human Civilization, Frey recounted the intelligence she had gathered. Human Civilization? Everyone else was deeply impressed by this civilization. It was the hidden civilization with strengths not so formidable but deeply mysterious, seemingly possessing the power to combat Pollution! Has there been any response to our invitation from Human Civilization? another man, eight meters tall and looking robust, said gravely. The seven council members of the Justice Federation, although from the same civilization, were from different species. Not yet, Frey shook her head, glanced at the other five, yet spoke in a solemn tone, However, I have a speculation that Human Civilization and the Ancient God behind these seven stars have established some kind of connection, This is why they can resist Pollution! After all, perhaps only another Ancient God can deal with an Ancient God! As soon as she said this, the entire room fell silent. The six people, even though shocked, carried a strange emotion. I think its worth a try! someone spoke up, Levent wont last much longer! Absurd, do we even need to talk about the dangers of an Ancient God? We should reject the approach of Human Civilization! No, these seven stars, including Human Civilization, have not brought any harm to the universe, on the contrary, they have always been actively combating the apocalypse! Exactly, if it really is an ally of an Ancient God, that is our hope! S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ally is saying too much, we dont really know what the so-called Ancient God is; perhaps, its just Human Civilization employing some method to extract the power, just like we use Spiritual Energy. Then even more reason to make contact, if humans can do it, so can we! The remaining six began to argue. Frey silently watched the scene unfold. Although they were a team, equal to each other, they also had a leader. In the past, she handled intelligence, while another used the intelligence to make various decisions. But now, that person was gone. Levent, the strongest from a rather rare species whose heads were much larger than their torsos, possessing astonishing intelligence, although this intelligence had also brought catastrophe to his entire species, yet Levent was the strongest in the history of his species! However, he had been contaminated. Yes, it was not certain at first, but lately, the contamination had become more severe. So, they had imprisoned him. Yet, the internal turmoil continued, Levent was a prestigious sage within the Justice Federation, many believed he was the true leader of the Justice Federation, even considering his imprisonment as a coup! Even the current companions had argued about this many times. The discord was growing. Even now, the argument persisted and had become even more intense! Unsure whether this meant they too were contaminated, and not even sure whether she was normal at this moment, Frey felt increasingly powerless. With this confusion, Frey unwittingly walked to a window and looked out at the starry sky. And then, she saw those seven stars! She felt the gaze of the stars! Chapter 293 - 272: The Great Sovereign! Chapter 293: Chapter 272: The Great Sovereign! Actually, ever since Shen Hao had realized that those seven stars were alive and sensed the gaze of the stars, he had not allowed himself to be casually watched by them. He even tried as much as possible to avoid the illumination of their starlight. But at this moment, whether it was out of instinct or confusion, Freys actions were completely subconscious. This sort of behavior, for someone who had reached the Extraordinary Fourth Stage and was as powerful as a god, was clearly abnormal. However, such actions saved her! At this time, still far away on the Human Mother Planet, Shen Hao had already felt her gaze! ... Actually, long before, Shen Hao had been using the Sovereigns new abilities to observe them, even observing the entire Justice Federation. Knowing that the Justice Federation would become the second indigenous power to be destroyed, it was natural for him to maintain his observation. If possible, he would even try to delay the demise of the Justice Federation as much as possible. In this trial, indigenous civilizations were not the enemies of Trial Civilizations, but natural allies. At worst, they were a natural meat shield. However, it must be said that what Shen Hao observed was very ominous. A large portion of the population within the entire Justice Federation had already been polluted! Moreover, this type of pollution seemed different from that of the Life Empire; it was more covert and did not easily manifest external mutations, being a sort of pollution that originated from the soul. Clearly, the Ancient God that destroyed the Justice Federation was most likely not the same one that destroyed the Life Empire. This resulted in all the councilors being polluted without many realizing it. Even Levent, who had been imprisoned, had only noticed the issue because of his normally very logical way of thinking. But the other six had been completely polluted, without exception! This was also why Shen Hao had not yet sent an Envoy. In such a situation, sending someone randomly was truly dangerous and unlikely to achieve his goal. He needed a breakthrough from within the Justice Federation itself! And now, such a breakthrough had appeared! Shen Hao watched Frey, reaching through the vast universe with his power, silently influencing her, reducing the impact of the thought pollution. After his own Level had reached Level 31, the impact of his status had increased significantly. He even had the ability to protect all of Human Civilization! Even across vast distances, as Frey actively gazed upon the Dominator Star Domain, he could still exert influence. Moreover, among the six, Frey was the one least affected by the pollution. For Frey, this was a strange sensation. She felt her thoughts become clearer and clearer; the indescribable oppression and confusion that had been in her mind were receding steadily, and her thinking ability was gradually returning to its original state. It was precisely because of this clear change, this stark contrast, at a certain moment, that Frey suddenly realized that her previous thought patterns were completely unlike her usual self. This realization shocked her deeply, and a tremendous sensation of trembling surged within her. As a being of the Fourth Stage with Divine Third Layer Spiritual Ability Talent, and an Overlord Level power to boot, she had been oblivious to such a degree of mental chaos! The terror of this Cosmic Level disaster far exceeded their expectations! Looking at it now, her companions behavior also seemed extremely odd. Even though Levent, who made the final decisions, had been locked up, every one of the Justice Federations seven councilors had undergone test after test in darker times. Their strength and will had been acknowledged by everyone. How could they merely because of some trivial matters, some difficulties, engage in endless disputes, even throwing the Justice Federation into chaos? Clearly, her companions, the entire Justice Council of the Justice Federation, had been polluted! Realizing this, Frey once again felt a tremendous fear. No one knew better than she did about the strength and capability of her companions; their ability to come this far was precisely due to their exceptionally rare unity, ideals, and justice within the Universes overlords! For her to oppose everyone alone, the result could only be one. So it is Freys thoughts gradually became clear and she slowly regained her senses. She lifted her head to look at the seven stars in the sky. She was awakened by these stars! Perhaps because she realized this, when she looked up at the stars now, she did not feel as much vigilance or fear as before. Instead, she felt a sincere sense of anticipation. Unknown great being, you have helped me, please also help my civilization, my companions Frey even silently prayed in her heart. What she did not realize was that this growing trust and even dependency was in itself an abnormal sign. Even if, logically, this trust could be attributed to the stars in the sky that helped her break free from the polluted state. In reality, as a ruler in the Universe and one of the councilors of the Justice Federation, one of the Three Giants, she should not so easily trust any unknown entities! Indeed, she was still in a polluted state. Only now, instead of being polluted by an Ancient God of the universe, she had been polluted by Shen Hao. The Dominator Suppression has also become stronger, Shen Hao whispered in his heart. He had long understood that the Talent Ability known as Dominator Suppression, which had played a significant role from the very beginning, was essentially the manifested high-dimensional pollution. Under the influence of Cosmic Level Rank, no creature could resist, and even matter, standards, and concepts would be affected. To counteract the pollution of status, higher-level pollution was the best outcome. Moreover, due to Shen Haos own logical thinking, which was highly compatible with intelligent life, unless ones cognition was completely distorted and the self was lost, the only other effects were a natural reverence and obedience towards him. It could only be said that Shen Haos existence was indeed the nemesis of this Trial. In the next moment, a grand Consciousness emerged directly in Freys mind. Although it was only an instant, it brought tremendous shock, causing even Freys strong Divine Soul to tremble uncontrollably. Yes, she heard it! This wasnt the Ancient Gods mumblings but the Divine Oracles of the Supreme Sovereign! We can defeat, we must defeat the Ancient Gods! Frey, excited, saw her skin, dotted with star-like spots, turn rosy red. With such a supremely great being behind her, what was there to fear from the Ancient Gods? She recalled the content within the Divine Oracles. The Sovereign cannot descend lightly, but there are his people and Envoys. Indeed, it was Human Civilization! They were the Divine Favored, the Asylees of the great Sovereign. It was for them that the Sovereign had awakened, to save her civilization, to save the Justice Federation that had expelled darkness and should have been thriving. Human Civilization was the only hope! Frey! A voice came from behind her, it was Busa. Busas face was solemn at this moment, even showing clear signs of anger and panic. How dare you stand under the stars! Frey opened her mouth, looking at Busa, but without much annoyance. She only felt a bit sad. The one who uttered these words was Busa himself, a Child of the Stars! He used to love the stars the most and even chased the rotation of the planets so that he could always bask under the vast stars. But now, he had completely reversed, not only desperately avoiding the stars but wrapping himself up tightly. Where was there any trace of the Child of the Stars anymore? This was Pollution! It changed a person completely and distorted them without a sound, using what seemed like logical thinking, unbeknownst to them! However, Frey no longer feared this terrifying power. Because she had a truly great existence standing behind her! Busa, Frey calmly said in the face of Busas accusations and anger, if you are done arguing, I have some new intelligence over here. Everyone was startled. Human Civilization will send an Envoy, and they are quite confident that they can resolve the Pollution issues for Levent, Frey said directly. This was indeed part of the Divine Oracles. Freys trust, even dependence, on Human Civilization soared after understanding its status! However, as expected, her companions did not express much joy at the news, but were full of vigilance. Are they coming? This civilization must be related to those seven strange stars in the sky! Indeed, we cannot be careless! We invited them before, and there was no response. Why do they suddenly want to come now? There must be an issue, something we dont yet know about. Resolve Pollution for Levent? They havent even seen Levent, how can they make such claims? We must be careful! Watching her companions filled with caution, and even outright hostility towards the messengers from Human Civilization, Frey had to suppress her anger several times. Strange? Were they as abnormally bizarre and deformed as those creatures? As unaware as those creatures that even thought and self had been twisted? sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The power of the Great Sovereign was so vast, sacred, pure, and filled with supreme authority; how could it be comparable to the deformed monstrosities within Dimension Space? However, though she was annoyed, Frey still held back. Because she knew it wasnt her companions fault. They had just been polluted by those filthy, deformed monstrosities. Those monstrosities could never compare to the Great Sovereign, and thus, the companions polluted by them exhibited such fear and even subconsciously avoided the symbols of the Sovereign. It was the instinct of the lower beings when facing the higher beings! Chapter 294 - 273: Trial Civilizations Gather! Chapter 294: Chapter 273: Trial Civilizations Gather! ` This was Freys awareness, but it was also the fact. Shen Hao had noticed it as well. The malice hidden in these council members hearts was, in fact, the result of their polluted souls harboring an innate fear and awe of higher beings. However, it indeed interfered with Shen Haos actions. Otherwise, they only needed to stand under the starlight like Frey and pray for his help insincerely, and through this connection, he could directly resolve the pollution they were facing. ... Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nevertheless, although it was a bit of a hassle, it was not a big issue. Having reached the Fourth Stage, Shen Hao now had a certain confidence in this trial. Prepare the list for the envoy group, Shen Hao ordered, Choose only the Chosen Ones with Purple Epic or higher Talent! The mission, though aimed at resolving the crisis of the Justice Federation, was not as simple as it seemed. Because the test civilizations heading to the Justice Federation were not just one. This would become an opportunity for Human Civilization to formally step onto the stage and likewise serve as a milestone of this trial! The list was quickly decided upon. Liu Ruoxi, along with a man named Zorf, were also included. Liu Ruoxi, needless to say, had received one of the only three Golden Legendary Talent Promotion slots from Shen Hao and had become the strongest Chosen One in Human Civilization, capable of solo combat, next to Shen Hao himself. Zorf, on the other hand, was another recipient of the slot. He was a Mao Country person and had become a Chosen One in the last trial as the most excellent doctor with a Purple Epic Talent called [Holy Power] right from the start. This was an exceptionally special Talent, quite similar to what one might see in fantasy works known as Holy Light! It had an extremely powerful effect in healing and support. Yes, this was a Chosen One who specialized in various auxiliary abilities. Shen Hao chose him, mainly considering Talent synergy. Choosing Liu Ruoxi was the same reasoning. Based purely on merit, the most powerful Chosen Ones all had similar achievements, but there were only three promotion slots, and at a time when the number of Golden Legendary Talents was still fairly small in Human Civilization, the practical effect of this promotion list was greater than its motivational influence. Zorf had been personally examined by Shen Hao, had a character that met the standards, a will that was firm, and was sufficiently loyal to himself, fully deserving of this status. Besides, his strength had also reached Level 30! Together with Liu Ruoxi, they were only a step away from Level 31. On the night before their departure, Shen Hao moved the two of them into Lingxiao Palace. How much longer do you need to achieve a breakthrough? Shen Hao asked directly, cutting to the chase. Given sufficient resources, I need three more months, Liu Ruoxi was the first to respond. The speed of strength enhancement was related to ones innate Talent and Profession but even more so to resources. In the past five and a half years, everyone had been able to cultivate smoothly and quickly, advancing in levels. But at that time, the Chosen One Malls level was only 26. When many Chosen Ones and Cultivators reached Level 26, the resources started to fall short. The pace of advancement also began to slow down. Liu Ruoxi and others had gradually brought their levels up to 28 or 29 under such circumstances. Recently however, with the rapid increase in the Chosen One Malls level along with the rise in the tier and quality of resources, they were able to successfully reach Level 30 with the accumulation of excellent resources. Yet even so, they were still a significant distance away from the crucial Level 31. Otherwise, even more powerful Trial Civilizations would not have only dozens or hundreds of individuals at that level. I need at least half a year, said Zorf, whose frame was lean and did not possess the robust build of a Mao Country person, requiring even more time than Liu Ruoxi. Unless they reached the Eleventh-level Mall, only then could the time be accelerated. However, Shen Hao already had a simpler method at this point. This time, you will represent Human Civilization in a direct interaction with the other six Trial Civilizations. Therefore, your strength level is very important, Shen Hao said. We cant let the other civilizations see our true capabilities. I will use a special method to temporarily raise your strength to Level 31 and maintain it. Yes! The two responded solemnly. Even faced with such startling news, there were no questions. They had both blind trust and worship for Shen Hao. However, Shen Hao could indeed accomplish this feat. Lets begin, Shen Hao said. Within the depths of your consciousness, there is an image of me. Start visualizing it in your mind now. The two sat down cross-legged and did as instructed. Just as Shen Hao had said, after his breakthrough to the Fourth Stage, his connection with the entire civilization and all individuals within it had become much closer. ` Even the ability Divine Descent had exhibited different performances compared to before. Not only could it directly enhance ones own power, but it could also fuse ones power with theirs! In fact, a complete fusion could also be achieved. But if that were the case, their levels would be limited by Shen Haos level. That would be unnecessary, after all, the pace at which Shen Haos level increased was not considered fast. By the next morning, when Liu Ruoxi and Zorf arrived at the envoys spaceship, everyone felt the change in them. Especially Liu Ruoxi! Originally, Liu Ruoxis demeanor was very restrained. Her status as a Chosen One was masked by her world-class beautyand to other species incapable of appreciating human appearance, her threat level might not even compare to an average Transcendent at the third stage. But now, it was entirely different! Liu Ruoxi exuded an aura that was intimidating to behold. Everyone who looked at her could feel an authoritative sharpness aimed at them, as if representing supreme authority, ready to mete out punishment at any moment! Even the few individuals who had also reached Level 29 or even Level 30 were somewhat fearful and unable to look her directly in the eye. Remember, this is our normal strength, the Extraordinary Fourth Stage! Liu Ruoxi glanced at everyone and declared. Yes! All eyes widened as they responded in unison, each filled with a hint of surprise. They were naturally aware of their mission and understood the shortcomings of their own civilization when facing other Trial Civilizations, but now, having two Chosen Ones who had reached the Fourth Stage made things much easier! Not to mention being of the same level. As long as they were at the same stage, there would be nothing to fear! The President was behind them! Zorf took over the command: Now, I am the Emperor High Priest, and Liu Ruoxi is the Emperor Judge. Lets set off! This, of course, was not an official title but an explanation for outsiders. The reason was simple. They were now rallying under the banner of the Star Dominator. The sudden appearance of those seven stars in the universe certainly added a lot of depth to human civilization, especially in terms of prestige! Even Trial Civilizations might not guess that such mysterious and powerful stars originated from a Chosen One who was merely Level 31! Aboard the spaceship, Zorf once again went over the background setting with the others, even selecting a portion to also serve as Priests. He actually portioned out some of his Talent Ability. This caused a divine radiance to surge around these individuals as well. However, just as they set off, the Justice Federation was already convening an official welcome ceremony. Naturally, it was not held specifically for the envoys of human civilization, but gathered all the envoys from Hidden Civilizations that had been invited! At the moment, five delegations were gathered together. They had been in the Justice Federations initial star system for some time and had conducted some investigations of each other. But now, standing together, they did not draw too close. Instead, they formed five distinct groups, keeping a watchful eye on each other. After all, they were aware. The term Hidden Civilizations was somewhat of a misnomer; all those present were Trial Civilizations! The relationships between Trial Civilizations were complex. There was obvious competition, and they understood each others strengths, even with the ability to take other civilizations as Affiliated Civilizations! Yet in the face of terrible crises, sometimes they had to cooperate. And even at necessary times, establish a solid alliance front. The Cangling Civilization was one of these five civilizations, evidently attaching great importance to this gathering. In a time when every civilization was frantically scoring points, they sent no fewer than five Divine-level Beastmasters of Level 31 and above. Leading them was one of the only two Chosen Ones with a Golden Legendary Talent from the Beast Master Association! Named You Ming, he bore the title Netherworld King. His Pet Beasts were all from the Netherworld System and the Undying System. His Golden Legendary Talent, Undying King, was related to undying abilities and, when paired with his Pet Beasts, was incredibly powerful. He was only a few levels behind the strongest Chosen One known as Mo Wen, the President of the Beast Master Association, in terms of strength. Such was the level of attention from the Cangling Civilization. However, when they truly gathered together, You Ming and the others realized that the other Trial Civilizations level of attention seemed to match theirs! You Ming possessed a Golden Legendary Ability called Arena Simulation. This was actually a predictive-type ability that could simulate opponents and yield the outcome of battles. It also aided in his own practice, and the closer he was to the entity being simulated, the more accurate the simulations outcome would be to the real answer. So, it was also a detection-type ability. However, after You Ming surveyed the group, he was startled to find that there were at least seven individuals present who were stronger than him! Chapter 295 - 274: Silent Pollution Chapter 295: Chapter 274: Silent Pollution This greatly alarmed You Ming. As a possessor of a Golden Legendary Talent and having long fought at the forefront of the points struggle, his personal ranking stood at the seventeenth place on the Chosen One leaderboard. This meant that most civilizations actually had Chosen Ones with Golden Legendary Talents, and there was a not insignificant probability that there was more than one. But he had never imagined that so many of them would be dispatched here! The participants of this trial were truly a gathering of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. No wonder their Cangling Civilization, even after going all out to gather points, saw their ranking fall instead of rise, dropping directly from third to fifth place. ... It might not necessarily be Golden Legendary Talents, You Ming could only console himself in this manner, It could also be quite powerful Golden Legendary Abilities. Golden Legendary Abilities could be obtained from the Ability Ball Furnace, which wasnt difficult for a formidable Chosen One like him. But the difficult part was finding an ability that matched ones own. And You Mings [Undying King] was a Talent with a very high specificity, where only abilities from the Undead system could meet his needs. These were not easy to come by. Hence, You Ming currently possessed only Purple Epic Abilities, and his strength, among Chosen Ones with similar level Golden Legendary Talents, must be considered rather weak. You Ming was well aware of this fact. However You Mings gaze, somewhat covertly, turned towards two individuals among the crowd. One of them came from a civilization named Ebat, with two curved horns on his forehead, a tall figure, and bronze skin, but the exposed skin was covered with dark engravings, emitting a fearsome aura that was extraordinarily bloodthirsty and ferocious, as if the words Hunter were written across his face. In You Mings Arena Simulation, the individual defeated all of his Tamed Beasts and You Ming himself in just forty-three seconds. This represented an absolute difference in strength, not to be contested! The other was from a civilization called the Great Wilderness, with a slender build and handsome features, yet standing there, he also made no attempt to hide his own invincible aura, behind him a sun and moon shimmered in and out of sight, accompanied by an endless tide; looking at him felt like looking at an immense, boundless ocean that could even encompass and engulf the sun and moon. This man, in the Arena Simulation, had defeated him in just thirty-nine seconds! Although Arena Simulation couldnt completely judge strength by time and in short encounters couldnt grasp all the simulated cards and abilities. Even then, Mo Wen, the strongest of the Cangling Civilization, needed a full forty-seven seconds to defeat him! Rather than delude oneself into thinking that these two civilizations had dispatched their strongest, it was more realistic to believe that within their civilizations, there were more than one stronger than President Mo Wen! The President is right, our strength is quite lacking in this trial, You Ming murmured in his heart. He withdrew his gaze, his whole demeanor seemingly becoming much more reserved. And he was not the only one who underwent such a change. Out of the five delegations present, no fewer than three displayed the same demeanor, even tacitly banding together, with only the delegations from Ebat and Great Wilderness Civilizations holding particularly prominent positions, as if engaged in a subtle rivalry. Until a voice emerged. Frey, dressed in a luxurious and exquisite gown, with another five council members, appeared here. It was none other than the leading figures of the Justice Federation, barring the detained Levent, in full attendance! Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On behalf of the Justice Federation, I welcome you all from afar, Frey was clearly the host of this banquet, exuding a rich affinity like a breeze brushing the face, There is another delegation from a Hidden Civilization on their way, perhaps they will arrive in time for the start of the banquet. My colleagues and I are delighted that you have taken our invitation so seriously. The Justice Federation always firmly believes that only unity, cooperation, and friendliness can overcome all difficulties and allow the great unity of life in the Universe to continually develop and strengthen, especially in the face of the common crisis we face Freys voice was gentle yet firm. She clearly laid out her own and the entire Justice Federations appeal. It must be said, reaching such strength, most powers are extremely complex, with thoughts and considerations almost exclusively focused on their own interests and development. Very few civilizations would advocate for unity and friendliness, let alone put such ideals at the forefront. But the Justice Federation did indeed do so. And it indeed had an effect. With such ideals and actions, they had attracted many small and medium-sized civilizations to their side, which is the main reason the Justice Federation was able to develop so quickly in just six to seven hundred years. It was also because of such a reputation that they got the attention of numerous Hidden CivilizationsTrial Civilizations also need reliable native allies to add support and reduce the pressure of facing the trials. After all, for any ambitious Trial Civilization, simply surviving the trial is not the first goal; enduring the trials with a stronger and more intact posture is the guarantee for long-term development. Therefore, after Freys speech was concluded, all the envoys radiated goodwill, even the cruel and bloodthirsty envoy from the Ebat Civilization was smiling at this moment. He had the elegance of a dark monarch. The topic quickly shifted to the crux of the matter. As you all are aware, the Justice Federation is indeed facing an unprecedented crisis, Frey said with a serious tone. A large projection appeared before them, At first, only disturbances arose within the legions at the front lines, a disease we have named Decline Syndrome spread rapidly. Our soldiers, battle-hardened and steadfast warriors all, would not easily give up even after experiencing significant setbacks in war, let alone start to mysteriously loathe battle and obedience under circumstances where we still had the advantage, and evolve rapidly into resistance and rebellion The three-dimensional projection provided many images. Most of which were from battlefields within the Life Empire. The images even showed a contrast, where regardless of species or rank, individuals went from being eager for battle and fighting hard to slacking off, resisting, becoming demoralized, and even rebelling. The difference between before and after was glaringly obvious. Although capriciousness is a characteristic of intelligent life, this was not just one or two individuals experiencing these issues, but a widespread phenomenon. This caused many of the envoys from the Trial Civilizations to look very somber, with a few even showing expressions of panic. Because their troops were experiencing similar issues! Yes, although the situation wasnt as severe, the trend was certainly there! You Mings emotions continued to plummet. Before coming here, he also heard similar reports, about how the will to fight was waning among the front-line warriors, especially among the Pet Beasts, many of which were exhibiting a reluctance to fight. They had held meetings to discuss this. The preliminary conclusion was that this was the impact of a chronic, unending pollution crisis. But now, looking at the situation It was Levent who noticed this change and decided to investigate the cause himself, Freys voice came again. His Spiritual Ability Talent is on the level of the soul, which might well be the main reason he was affected by the pollution. This was the Justice Federations first official acknowledgment of Levents contamination. If this news spread, it would likely shake the native forces throughout the universe. Levent was a core member of the Justice Council, one of the Three Giants of the Justice Federation. Aside from not bearing the title of Emperor, in many peoples hearts, he was virtually the Emperor of the Justice Federation! He had countless followers, even worshippers, and was one of the Strongest at the very apex of the universe! And compared to his strength, what impressed people even more, and earned countless individuals admiration, was naturally his will and his determination to pursue justice. There were innumerable legendary stories about Levent! The news of his contamination would likely have a bigger impact than when the Emperor of the Life Empire was contaminated! However, the key figures present were all from the Trial Civilizations and not from this universe, so they reacted quite ordinarily to this news. This was something they had already predicted. This reaction allowed Frey and the others to breathe a slight sigh of relief. Afterwards, they quickly presented another piece of information. At first, we were completely unaware of Levents contamination, Frey continued, This contamination was different from what the Life Empire faced before, it was more covert, even silent, so much so that the affected individual couldnt detect it themselves, until Levent proposed a plan Within the projection, Big Head Levent appeared. His appearance, from a human point of view, couldnt exactly be considered attractive. His entire being was one gigantic head, with the back of his skull continuously extending backward, white and hard all over, his neck below trailed by crystal-like tentacles, and his deeply recessed eyeballs, yet they twinkled with a wisdom that seemed to transcend all else. The warriors on the front lines are correct, said Big Head Levent in the projection, showing no signs of contamination, with the wisdom in his eyes still present, not even a hint of madness, as he spoke calmly and resolutely, Such struggle has no meaning and sees no hope. We should seek other methods. Those in attendance fell silent. You Ming even hesitated. Was there anything wrong with these words? They seemed logically coherent and resolute in will. Did this really look like contamination? Theres no issue with me speaking these words, and theres no issue with other comrades speaking them, Frey said in a low tone. But Levent is different; he would never say something like seeing no hope! Chapter 296 - 275: Everyone Succumbs? Chapter 296: Chapter 275: Everyone Succumbs? Yes, Levent would never speak such words. In the era when the Justice Federation was not yet called the Justice Federation, during that period of darkness, there was truly no glimpse of hope to be seen. The power of civilization was completely controlled by a group of rulers with immense strength and countless resources, and the entire civilization Level was strictly hierarchical. Every move of the lower class was subjected to rigorous surveillance, enslaved not only in body but also in spirit. Even Levent, at the beginning, saw no hope whatsoever. But he wouldnt say that. Once he was resolute in his direction, even if a chasm lay before him, he would jump down without hesitation. ... He feared neither failure nor despair. Only such a man could become the brain of the Justice Federation Council. So, when he uttered such words in the council, seeds of doubt were already planted, not just in Frey, but in anyone who knew of Levents legend would harbor suspicions. Of course, for those who didnt understand Levent, there was not much of an impression. However, this was just the start of the contamination. Frey saw the confusion among the audience but did not explain, as the images changed once more. It was still the meeting, and still Levent. This time, everyone noticed slight changes. His eyes had turned bloodshot, his demeanor became disheveled, and even his facial features twisted as if he were engulfed in a great conflict and struggle. Facing this apocalypse, resistance seems meaningless. Perhaps we should seek other methods, such as further understanding the true nature of the apocalypse. The words spoken were similar to last time, but everyone could see his wavering. Then the next image appeared. This time, the changes in Levent were even more apparent, his expression had turned extremely ferocious. Perhaps we are all mistaken. This is not an apocalypse, but an opportunity! By this stage, even those who were unfamiliar with Levent could clearly feel the change. And this was because of the obvious contrast with the previous images. If the Levent in the first image was a wise and strong-willed civilization leader, the current Levent looked more like a madman! Yet, it was still not the end. When the last image appeared, everyone present, including the powerhouses from the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization, felt a chill of terror that wasnt caused by the cold. For, by this time, Levent had returned completely to his original demeanor! Calm and serious in countenance, his eyes still shone with the light of wisdom. This is a great evolution! He looked at his companions, looked at everyone, and said in a deep voice, We should not resist. We should embrace it with open arms, for it represents the truth of the Universe, the essence of existence, and the ultimate destination of our civilizations pursuit! Cold, trembling, fearall these emotions surfaced at that moment. Some of the weaker-willed individuals already appeared dazed, staring at the image. The reason was simple. The words spoken by Levent in the image were the very words often expressed by Spiritual Ability Mutants! It could even be said to be one of their hallmarks! Yet compared to the crazy tone of the Spiritual Ability Mutants, with visibly twisted and mutated appearances, the fear caused by the resolute civilization leader before them, speaking such words calmly and with equal firmness, was tenfold, a hundredfold more chilling! Had he been contaminated? What, then, were his thoughts now? Did he firmly believe he was right? Or had he merely twisted his past understanding? Or did he not see this as contamination, but instead felt that he had recognized something previously unrecognized and thus changed his judgment of the contamination? No one could provide an answer, but it was the unknown that caused fear! Even some began to introspect, wondering if they too were being silently and completely twisted in their thinking! The images I have shown everyone were from a very short span of time, Frey spoke again, delivering another heavy blow to everyone. The span was short, and yet quietly so! Honestly, the Trial of turning ones own people into enemies was not something they hadnt experienced; one might say that most civilizations had been through similar Trials. But the changes from before were very clear. Once a change occurred, everyone could know and judge it. But now The thought alone of having someone who appeared exactly the same as before, but in essence had already sided with the Trial, among ones own ranks, was terrifying. Especially the possibility that one might unknowingly fall to the same fate! In short, the purpose of inviting all the Envoys here is as such, Frey continued, We hope you can share your own foundations for resisting the apocalypse to help us address, or at least alleviate, Levents contamination Frey, a voice suddenly interrupted Frey. It was Busa, standing behind Frey. This member of the Justice Federation, also one among the Three Giants, wore an expression of dissatisfaction at that moment. We still cannot confirm whether Levent has indeed been contaminated, Busa intoned with added emphasis. The meeting hasnt reached a clear judgment. In fact, Levent could very well have changed his views based on additional data and intelligence. After all, we still know too little about this incident. As soon as these words were spoken, all the envoys of the Trial Civilizations present suddenly turned their heads to look at the person who had spoken. They were naturally aware of this individuals intelligence. The Justice Federation had seven supreme council members, among which there were three Giants. Giant was not an official title but rather a term used by the people. Still, to hold the spotlight among the seven indicated the significant clout of these three individuals. Among them, Levent represented wisdom and intellect; Frey represented intelligence and knowledge; and Busa stood for strength! S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As the Child of the Stars, he possessed immense power and a radiant smile, and he loved the stars of the night so much that he once chased the rotation of planets just to bathe in their celestial glow. But at this moment, Busa was enveloped entirely in a thick, pitch-dark cloak, not a trace of him visible, his voice hoarse. His recent utterance carried visible dissatisfaction, even anger. Is this the Child of the Stars? And then there were his words. Levent had already turned into this, even declaring the desire to embrace great evolution, and that still wasnt considered contamination? Suddenly, everyone became vigilant! And it wasnt just the people on the stage they were wary of, but also their companions at their sides! You Ming was no exception! As a possessor of the Golden Legendary Talent, he had a strong resistance to contamination. But the people he brought along were only those of Purple Legendary Talent! In terms of strength, even if they were stronger than Busa on the stage, it was by an extremely limited margin. However, Busas words seemed to be just the beginning. The other council members of the Justice Federation also began to speak up at this time. Busa is right, Frey, youre being too arbitrary, one said. To publicly disclose Levents recording is to expose the contents of our highest council, the top-most secret of the Justice Federation! Why didnt you discuss it with us first? Levent might not be contaminated after all; we might be the ones who are mistaken. Frey, do you remember the Heloy campaign? At that time, all of us opposed Levent, even thinking he had gone mad, but it turned out that he was the one who was right. Five council members spoke simultaneously and, in front of many delegations, directed their accusations at Frey! Their words brimmed with clear dissatisfaction. Is this still the Justice Federation, known for its unity, amiability, and firm resolve? Indeed, such a scene exposed to the public would cause a massive uproar in the entire Justice Federation, and even lead to countless unforeseen incidents! And for this very reason, the mood of everyone present had reached an utmost heaviness! Some even wore expressions of disbelief. Could it be that all seven council members of the Justice Federation had fallen? If it were really so Then they, at this moment, would be in the midst of enemies! But this was a secondary concern. The Justice Federation was on the verge of complete collapse! Ladies and gentlemen. A person suddenly interjected, interrupting the council members accusations against Frey. It was the powerful individual from the Great Wilderness Civilization who carried the phenomenon of the rising sun and moon over the sea. His name was Ji Tian. To have his name be Heavenly indicated his grandeur. Arguing amongst ourselves at this juncture is pointless. Now that we have come, no matter what, we should at least meet Levent. In my view, we should see him first and then discuss further. Ji Tians voice was not sharp, but as soon as he spoke, a natural authority emanated from him, drawing everyones gaze. Even involuntarily, they wanted to be persuaded. However, all present were strong-willed individuals and were not so easily swayed. Impossible! Frey, slightly nervous, countered. Levent is quite dangerous at the moment, and we still havent confirmed the means by which the contamination spreads. Indeed, although she understood the change in her colleague, she had to be cautious! At least until the envoys of Human Civilization arrived, she absolutely couldnt allow the others to have careless contact with Levent! In fact, she had not planned to host this banquet so soon, preferring to wait until the envoys of Human Civilization arrived. Yet, it was the collective decision of the other council members. From some point onwards, what was originally a council engaged in endless disputes, with conflicts and disagreements growing, suddenly became harmonious again, with only Frey seeming out of place. Even now, it remained so. I think it is permissible, Busa spoke up again, strengthening his tone. Levent hasnt done anything to harm the Federations interests. A mere difference of opinion should not lead to his immediate incarceration. Chapter 297 - 276: I Am Willing to Devote Everything to the Great Sovereign! Chapter 297: Chapter 276: I Am Willing to Devote Everything to the Great Sovereign! The other council members also spoke up again, their sentiments similar to Busas. They not only agreed to let the delegation meet with Levent, but even considered releasing Levent directly. Frey was no longer just nervous, but also somewhat terrified at this point. When had these people come to an agreement? Before this, although there were significant disagreements within them, there was one point they had all agreed on. That was that Levent must have encountered a problem! ... And it was very dangerous! Without this consensus, how could they possibly send out invitations to all hidden civilizations in the name of the Justice Federation? It wouldnt be possible to overtly and covertly expose the issues currently confronting the Justice Federation. But now, everything had suddenly reversed. Those who had been her entirely trusted companions now seemed utterly foreign! Everyone, please follow me. Busa had even bypassed Frey as if her opinion was no longer significant. Instead, he turned to the many envoys and directly said, Levent is detained at the very center of the planet, the most secure place on the entire planet, which requires our guidance to reach. The envoys from many Trial Civilizations looked at each other, none of them refusing. Although they had realized something was wrong, due to confidence in themselves, even if it was a dragons lair or tigers den, they had to proceed! Including You Ming, it was the same case. There was no avoiding it; no civilization could escape a trial by simply ignoring a crisis, which would only become increasingly dangerous. At this moment, what he was most grateful for was that he had come in person, and what he was even more grateful for was that all the other Trial Civilizations had sent their strong ones! Present at the scene, including himself, were no less than eight bearers of Golden Legendary Talent! Eight! If such a force could not resolve the crisis, it would be even less likely afterward. Thinking this way, You Ming felt even more confident. Those who had survived numerous trials and reached this step were not the cowardly type. The only one somewhat panicky in the room was Frey. Frey had realized the severity of the situation and had perceived that something unknown to her must have occurred! Even the original Levent had not been contaminated this quickly! Let alone that just two days ago, Busa and the others had not reached this extent! As everyone was about to depart, Frey suddenly realized something. Quietly, she opened her personal terminal, using her authority to conduct a search. What she searched for were the records of the visits to see Levent! As the titan in charge of intelligence and knowledge within the Justice Federation, Freys sensitivity to intelligence was needless to say. With one search, she immediately found the problem! The day before, Busa had gone alone to see Levent, afterward leaving, and when he returned next, he had brought the other four people one by one. In other words, within one day, besides her, the other five had all met with Levent! This is the reason! This is the reason! Terror surged in Freys heart incessantly. She had realized that something must have happened with Levent! Just one meeting was enough to be contaminated to this extent, yet now, envoys from many hidden civilizations planned to meet with Levent! Stop! Without caring much, Frey shouted out loud. Everyone paused temporarily. Busa turned his head, his figure obscured by a thick black robe, and said with an extremely displeased tone, Frey, according to the councils rules, when we have disagreements, the minority must follow the majority. Although Levent is not here, we five have already made a decision, and your opposition is futile. Indeed, there was such a rule. However, for a long time, this rule had just been a formality. All seven of them had the same objectives, and in most cases, they could reach a consensus. Why bring this rule out into the open? But the more it was so, the more determined Frey became to stop them! Boom! Suddenly, powerful spiritual energy erupted from Freys body. A long spear appeared in her hands, its terrifying power converging and even causing a furious wind that made everyone slightly change color. Was she about to take action? Was she prepared to take direct action to stop them? But could she stop them? The envoys of the Trial Civilizations, including Ji Tian, could see clearly. Of course, Freys power was formidable, an Extraordinary Fourth Stage, equivalent to a Purple Epic Spiritual Ability Talent. However, among those present, there were at least twenty to thirty who were even stronger than her! What could she use to stop them? It was during this moment of distraction that Frey had already launched her long spear, not attacking any of those present but striking the structure above their heads! With a massive bang, the splendid building specially made to host distinguished guests was instantly blown apart by a huge hole! Debris continually fell and collapsed! It was daytime, and in the sky, a sun was shining brightly, but at the same time, seven stars that should not have been visible became increasingly luminous! This is bad! Busa screamed, his body seemingly emitting black smoke profusely. The others also realized what was happening and one by one, they looked up, some terrified as they stared at these seven stars! Merely looking at them directly, one could feel a distinct suppression! It was as if an indescribable presence lurked behind these seven stars, watching everyone! Even the strong ones from various trial civilizations, including powerful Chosen Ones like Ji Tian, showed some changes in their expressions at that moment. He felt the suppression! A straightforward and clear status-based suppression! Was this an Ancient God of this universe? Indeed, just like the indigenous civilizations of this universe, the Trial Civilizations had never compared these seven ever-hovering stars in the universe with the Trial Civilizations, or the Chosen Ones. After all, they too did not understand what a Mythical Talent essentially was. And these seven stars had suddenly appeared in this universe. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Combined with some intelligence shared from the Justice Federation, the impression of Ancient God Symbol had already deeply entrenched itself in their minds. At this moment, everyone was somewhat agitated. Do not expose yourselves under the starlight! Ji Tian raised his hand, and a scroll appeared, which he instantaneously unfurled, enveloping everyone inside! But it was already a step too late! Frey, after blasting the building above her head, was already praying silently! Great Star Dominator, I am willing to sacrifice everything, only hoping to save my civilization, to prevent our universe from further plummeting into the abyss! Under this will, a mystical Imprint gradually emerged on the back of her hand. Shen Haos Imprint essentially utilized the Divine Descent and Emperor professions, along with the Emperors Seal, combining the abilities of three domains. Despite the vast cosmic distances, even he could not project his power and Imprint directly across them. However, the moment Frey decided to sacrifice everything, it was entirely different! It was as if Frey had applied to join Human Civilization, and Shen Hao had agreed! Wherever Human Civilization is, there lies the luminescence of the Emperor! This is the Emperor profession! The moment he could Divine Descend onto Frey, everything was about to change! An indescribable, terrifying suppression quickly condensed upon Frey, sweeping outwards in waves. Her eyes shimmered with a bright halo, as if endlessly long stars loomed behind her, reflecting and enhancing the light of the seven stars above in the high sky. Ji Tians magic treasure couldnt block it at all! At this moment, everyones complexion drastically changed! Even Ji Tian, or the bloodthirsty Demon from the Ebat Civilization, felt the same! Because, everyone had realized that at this moment, Frey was no longer just Frey, but a horrifyingly different entity! An Avatar of the Ancient God? A Favoured of the Ancient God? They did not know, but one thing they did know was that everyone combined was thoroughly suppressed! Frey, you really turned to the Ancient God! Busa yelled in terror, retreating continuously. Compared to Ji Tian and the others, these contaminated Spiritual Ability Users, facing the Dominators suppression, appeared even more vulnerable! After all, their thoughts had been distorted already, and without the barrier of self-source, being twisted again was even easier. Thus, they instinctively feared, even instinctively ran! Do not compare the Exalted Dominator with those chaotic, foolish beasts! At this moment, Freys feeling was incredibly mystical; she could distinctly feel a gentle yet supremely majestic will, as if the will of the universe and the vast starry river itself, focusing on her, continuously bestowing power! This was utterly different from being polluted by an Ancient God! Her thoughts were so clear, without any sense of disconnection from her past self! I will pull you all back! Frey looked at her many companions, feeling an unprecedented confidence! She could definitely save her own civilization, save her universe! However, in the next moment, seemingly pressured, the powerful Chosen Ones among the Trial Civilizations, like Ji Tian, could no longer hold back. Attack together! He glanced at the powerful individual from Ebat who had already made the first move. Behind him, the vision that represented the Great Sun and the Moon directly manifested and flew out from the vision, merging together and bombarding towards Frey! This was his trump card, also one of his most powerful moves! If this was useless, or effortlessly countered, then their next step would be to unite and escape with all their might! However, in the next instant, a sharp, unrivaled Sword Energy with the essence of Asura suddenly appeared, splitting the sun and moon into two. Just the residual sword intent, with its dark lines, was as if it was tearing space and dimensions apart! Chapter 298 - 277: That is not an Ancient God, but an Emperor! Chapter 298: Chapter 277: That is not an Ancient God, but an Emperor! This sudden change took everyone by surprise! Ji Tians palm even trembled slightly as he immediately prepared to flee! But before that, a voice suddenly came from ahead. Hold off on attacking! Although the voice was soft and feminine, it was filled with Shura Blade Intent, as if turning the language into a sharp blade rushing towards everyone! But the effect was significant, causing everyone to momentarily halt their actions. ... They then saw two figures, appearing one on each side of Frey. Not only that, but a luxurious spaceship also abruptly materialized behind them! With just a glance, all the envoys of the Civilization Trial could confirm that this spaceship absolutely came from the Chosen One Mall! Because the information appeared directly on it. Level 28 Purple Epic Spaceship! Everyone was clear on the origin of this spaceship! So, these two individuals who suddenly appeared True to guesswork, Zorf spoke out directly, We are the Human Civilizations Chosen Ones, please listen to us first. As soon as the term Chosen One was mentioned, everyone who had been ready to flee fully stopped. They looked at Frey, who exuded an astonishing aura, and then at the two figures standing beside her. Many people widened their eyes. It was clear that behind Freys sudden transformation, there definitely lay secrets they yet didnt know! After all, theoretically speaking, Chosen Ones and Ancient Gods were absolute mortal enemies! They came to this universe specifically to undergo the Trial! And what was the Trial? It was the doomsday crisis brought by the Ancient Gods! In a moment, the term Human Civilization imprinted itself deeply in everyones mind with such a sudden presence. However, Zorf glanced at Busa and others who seemed ready to flee and spoke again, We shall share the specifics later, lets capture these folks first! Capture us? Busa and his companions were shocked and angry, finding it almost laughable, Truly, those corrupted by the Ancient Gods are deluded. Everyone, Spiritual Ability Mutants are our common enemy, please help us capture them! Indeed, in the eyes of Busa and his companions, Frey, who communicated with Ancient Gods and unleashed formidable power, had been utterly corrupted! And there was no need to mention the envoys of Human Civilization standing next to Frey! This was the fact laid before them! The remaining envoys of the Hidden Civilizations should stand with them! However, in the next moment, as if they had coordinated it, those five Trial Civilization Chosen Ones simultaneously surrounded them! Busa and his companions were horrified, completely unable to understand! They had no way of knowing that in the face of the true universal apocalypse, the stance of the Trial Civilizations was unified! Nowadays, no civilizations performance value had turned negative, meaning no civilization had fallen! Regardless of whatever secrets lay behind Human Civilization, they were definitely part of the Alliance resisting the apocalypse! Instead, it was Busa and his companions, whose contradictions and peculiarities had already been noticed by everyone! They were the truly corrupted individuals! Who were the allies and who the common enemies were clear, just utterly contrary to what Busa and his companions believed. No matter how much they struggled, how loudly they yelled and questioned, in front of many powerful Chosen Ones, they had absolutely no power to resist and were swiftly restrained. They lay there with eyes wide open, unable to move. Ji Tians gaze swept over the now-normal Frey before settling on Liu Ruoxi and his companion. You two, he started, can you now explain why you are in contact with the Ancient Gods of this universe? Could it be that some cooperation has been reached? Yes, this was a question many wanted to ask. The kind of power, the kind of suppression that had just emerged from Frey, was undoubtedly from the seven stars that had suddenly appeared in the sky! Only Ancient Gods could possess such majestic power! However, looking at everyone, Zorf simply spoke calmly, Those arent Ancient Gods? Those located in the stars are our Human Civilizations Great Emperor! And also our Human Civilizations strongest Chosen One! The moment these words were spoken, everyones pupils sharply contracted. Whether it was Ji Tian, the strong figure from the Ebat Civilization, or a temporarily inconspicuous Chosen One like You Ming, their pupils contracted sharply. Clearly, they were utterly shocked by this sudden news! The seven stars that had suddenly appeared in the sky were not Ancient Gods but Chosen Ones? Chosen Ones could achieve such a feat? But in the next moment, everyone came to understand! Some even exclaimed, So you are the number one civilization?! Indeed, that was the only explanation! Although the growth rate of the performance value of the top civilization had slightly decreased recently, they still firmly held the top position! And being the top-ranked among the Chosen Ones was beyond doubt! It practically made people see no hope of catching up! If one were to say that any Chosen One could create such mystical and mysterious stars throughout the universe, it could only be him! Indeed! Zorf exclaimed, his pride evident, That is us! Yes, at this stage, there was no need to hide. Initially, Human Civilization was not willing to expose itself in front of other Trial Civilizations due to lack of confidence. However, after Shen Hao had broken through to Extraordinary Level 31, everything had changed dramatically! Even when Human Civilizations strength was compared to these powerful Trial Civilizations, it was still much weaker. Yet, Shen Haos breakthrough was akin to having a power of deterrence! In front of the Trial, who would dare to gamble on the power of Mythical Talent? Moreover, after deeper contact, some things could not be concealed. Since Trial Civilizations were not subject to the information block of the Civilization Trial, Shen Haos Talent and abilities were well-known within Human Civilization; it was better to openly display their strength! Human Civilization now had the confidence to stand at the center of the stage! Indeed, that was the case. After Zorf admitted it, the atmosphere at the scene had changed, and all the Trial Civilizations looked at the two humans with a solemn gaze. After all, ever since Human Civilizations performance value had skyrocketed, easily securing the first place on both lists, this civilization had already left an immensely strong impression on all Trial Civilizations and all Chosen Ones, although they did not understand the specific meanings of those two unfamiliar characters on the leaderboard. But now, since it had been confirmed, facing such a civilization, it was impossible to ignore it! Moreover May I ask the two of you, Ji Tian took a deep breath and asked what everyone was guessing but couldnt confirm, Is your civilizations Emperor a Mythical Talent? Indeed! Zorf nodded slightly, directly acknowledging it! That moment, the venue fell into silence! Confirmed! Mythical Talent! Even if Ji Tian had taken an invincible path, with willpower, determination, and trump cards all incredibly strong, facing the words Mythical, he still lacked confidence! Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No one understood the significance of Talent levels better than the Chosen Ones! While many factors determined the strength of a Chosen One, Original Talent was undoubtedly the greatest factor! Golden Legendary Talent was truly worlds apart from Purple Epic. And what about Mythical? Unapologetically speaking, for these Chosen Ones, this was the first time they had truly heard of and witnessed the existence of a Mythical Talent since participating in the Civilization Trial! You Ming was the first to react, looking at the two and unconsciously activating his Golden Legendary Ability Simulated Arena. But in the next moment, his pupils shrank sharply! Less than a second! Yes, he and these two in the arena, the result of the simulation, was less than a second, an immediate defeat! Keep in mind, even Ji Tian would take thirty-nine seconds to defeat him! I didnt expect to be sorted into the same trial as your esteemed civilization, You Ming gradually regained his senses, this Chosen One with the Golden Legendary Talent and companion of the Undead Chongshou, who commanded respect from countless people, now smiled and complimented, It is indeed a great honor for our Cangling Civilization. Thats right, whether these two were truly that powerful, or they had obtained some powerful trump card from the owner of the Mythical Talent, their strength was clearly laid out here! The representatives of two other slightly weaker civilizations also came to their senses. Their representatives each spoke out with smiles following You Ming: Mythical Talent, a one in a billion chance, what fortune, it really makes us envious! With your civilization here, this trial finally has a backbone. In just a few words, Human Civilization was directly placed in the position of the backbone! Indeed, compared to the Great Wilderness Civilization and Ebat Civilization, these three civilizations main concern was not to compete for the rankings first place reward, but to successfully get through this trial! The prestige of Mythical Talent was laid bare. They naturally did not wish to be enemies with Human Civilization. While the Great Wilderness Civilization and Ebat Civilization, who aspired to compete for first place, were under great pressure, they, too, would not foolishly show any hostility at this moment. Suddenly, the atmosphere became surprisingly harmonious. This, however, left people like Busa, who were restrained and unable to move, with eyes wide open, unable to understand! As far as they were aware, the strength of Human Civilization was not strong. These Hidden Civilizations were also not familiar with each other! How had it suddenly turned out this way! Wasnt Human Civilization colluding with the Ancient God? Couldnt you see that? At this moment, Zorf had already turned his gaze towards them. These individuals are severely contaminated, but, the most troublesome problem isnt with them, Zorf said gravely, looking down at everyones feet, The one imprisoned in the center of the planet, as well as the current situation of the Justice Federation, thats the trouble! Chapter 299 - 278: Taking the Initiative! Chapter 299: Chapter 278: Taking the Initiative! Indeed, all the top councilors of the Justice Federation had been contaminated, which appeared severe and had a significant impact, but after all, it was only a few people. Even if it reached the Fourth Stage, the so-called Divine Third Layer, in the eyes of so many Trial Civilizations, it was nothing more than that. Shen Hao alone could easily control them. However, as early as when Shen Haos consciousness had descended upon Frey, he actively sought out Levent, who was imprisoned at the very center of the planet. Then, he discovered a somewhat unexpected change. Levent had established a real connection with the Ancient Gods! ... Yes, a real connection! Up to this point, all the disasters, all the Polluters, rather than saying they were contaminated by the Ancient Gods, it would be more accurate to say they were contaminated by the will of the Ancient Gods contained within spiritual energy. The real Ancient Gods would not deign to pay attention to these small fries. Even the entire Material Universe might not concern them. They merely awaken, merely activating their will and status, which is enough to bring an apocalyptic disaster to the entire Material Universe! However, Levent was now completely different. Shen Hao clearly felt an imprint from the Ancient Gods on him! Yes, an imprint! Just like the mark he left on the backs of his direct subordinates hands, this imprint, although not physically existing, represented the attention of the Ancient Gods, even their power! In such a situation, even Shen Hao felt a bit of a challenge. He definitely couldnt deal with Levent the same way he dealt with Frey and the current councilors. That would be equivalent to undermining them to their faces! If at this stage, it attracted an Ancient God who had reached the Extraordinary Fifth Stage and possessed a Golden Legendary Rank, even Shen Hao could not come out on top. The vast difference in levels could not be easily bridged. More importantly, the entire Human Civilization would face a disaster of extinction! This was also why Zorf was so serious. Shen Hao did not conceal the information he had gathered. If it were not so, he would not have directly relocated Liu Ruoxi and Zorf from the middle of their journey through the Dominator Domain to the scene, precisely to use the status of the First Trial Civilization to pull in the other Trial Civilizations. Fighting the apocalypse was not the sole responsibility of Human Civilization. At that moment, Zorf continued as Shen Hao had requested, saying, I believe everyone already knows who our biggest enemy in this trial is. Our Emperor once delved deep into Dimension Space to investigate and has acquired more in-depth information. This single statement made many present light up. It was the same for Ji Tian and others. Since your civilization possesses Mythical Talent holders, naturally, you have advantages that we cant compare with, and can do things we cannot. Ji Tian spoke up at this moment, offering a slight compliment, then continued, I wonder whether you might share your information, or what kind of compensation would be needed. The Great Wilderness is willing to pay. For Ji Tian, it had probably been a very long time since he had spoken so courteously. However, he naturally was not a foolish person. Competitors aside, for a civilization that had gone through several trials, he naturally understood what was most important. In the face of a trial crisis, ranking rewards must be pushed to the back. Even if this information is very important, precisely because of this, we naturally prioritize the bigger picture. Zorf also said cheerfully, Whats more, there will be plenty of opportunities for cooperation afterwards. His words were magnanimous, but he also made the conditions clear. The people present all understood and nodded in agreement. For a moment, Human Civilization had taken the absolute limelight. However, Zorf did not keep them in suspense any longer, and said gravely, In Dimension Space, there are at least several Dimensional Creatures who have reached the Extraordinary Fifth Stage, known as Ancient Gods. The origin of this apocalypse stems from an experiment of the Life Empire, which awakened a sleeping Ancient God. Even if it had not been awakened, considering the timing, these Ancient Gods should be awakening one by one soon! This was the information Shen Hao obtained from the Basic Information Library. Though simple, it was extremely important for the many Trial Civilizations present! Many civilizations did not even know the concept of Ancient Gods! Regarding the background of this trial, they were completely clueless. But now, with the information shared by Human Civilization, everything became clear at once. However, as clear as it was, it could hardly be called good news. Fifth Stage, and also possessing a Golden Legendary Rank as Dimensional Creatures! Not to mention Ji Tian, even Ebat, a mighty figure full of murderous aura, also had an ugly expression at this time. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the same Golden Legendary Talent, but having advanced an entire major stage, in front of such beings, they were as weak as ants! Even if it was anticipated that this trial would not be so simple, this level of difficulty still far exceeded expectations! There was even a sense of impending doom that could strike at any moment. However, some of those present were quick to react. A female Chosen One, with a long dragon tail and patches of scale armor on her skin, asked, Such Ancient Gods wouldnt normally concern themselves with insignificant beings like us, but you just mentioned that the one imprisoned at the center of the stars is the real trouble. Could it be that there is something special about him? This Chosen One hailed from a civilization known as Elfie. This name is a transliteration. In the language of the Elfie civilization, Elfie means Dragon Descendant. The entire civilization, ruled by a race of natural-born Dragon Descendants with dragon blood, follows the path of magic and lineage, having only undergone three Trials so far and currently facing the fourth. In the ranking of civilizations, they stood seventh. Clearly, she had keenly grasped the key point in Zorfs words. She had almost guessed the reason why Human Civilization was sharing information so generously. But she wished she hadnt guessed it. As she posed her question, she was already bracing herself for dreadful news. Indeed, Zorf directly said, That Levent has become a true Divine Favored, possessing a Pollution ability comparable to that of Ancient Gods. If you were to meet him directly, the consequences would be unimaginable! Hss Someone couldnt help but gasp inwardly. Even though some had already suspected it, their expressions were still nowhere near calm. Although they were still unclear about the true meaning of Divine Favored, the phrase comparable to Ancient Gods was comprehensible to them. For a moment, there was some relief that they had been stopped. Many looked at Zorf and Liu Ruoxi with gratitude in their eyes. Some were even pleased in their hearts. Not leaving them to face danger but attempting to stop it as much as possible demonstrated that this civilization, which effortlessly held the top position in both rankings with a Mythical Chosen One, had a rather generous manner. For civilizations with insufficient strength and potential, this was undoubtedly good news! Please, speak frankly about what we should do, You Ming once again stood out and said, My Cangling Civilization is willing to trust in your strength and even more in the weight of a Mythic Talent! This declaration also spurred the other two civilizations that were still hesitating. The Dragon Descendant female warrior also spoke up: My Elfie Civilization feels the same. Exactly, said a Chosen One from the last Cosmos Civilization, This Trial is no trivial matter. We participants should unite for a common stance. Instantly, all three civilizations moved closer to align with Human Civilization. This indeed made the Great Wilderness Civilization and Ebat Civilization, which had always been subtly competing, somewhat silent. But thats how reality is in the face of a Civilization Trial. The more powerful have the greater say! Zorf, as if he hadnt noticed the silence of the Great Wilderness Civilization and Ebat Civilization, exclaimed, Good! Our Human Civilization has always prioritized Trials! You can verify our style and customs, but the crisis facing the Justice Federation this time is no small matter, and we will not allow anyone to hinder us; this is also the Emperors intention. Everything said before, including demonstrating the existence of a Mythical Talent, was for this moment! Even within the alliance, it was crucial to maintain initiative! With these words, the Great Wilderness Civilization and Ebat Civilization could no longer remain silent. Speak your minds directly, the strongest Chosen One from Ebat said, his voice hoarse but clearly taking a stand. His name was Casino, one of the three Demon Lords of Ebat! Ebat Civilization, before entering the Trial, was still in the phase of The Great God-Demon War. However, upon entering the Trial, a being with a Golden Legendary Talent was born among the demons, leading them to a crushing victory. Now, the Ebat Civilization had completely turned into a Demon Civilization! The nature of demons is cruel, but one thing is clear: the strong are revered! Thus, Human Civilization had truly captured complete initiative in this crisis with the Justice Federation! I have received the Emperors orders. His Majesty will add another seal around Levent and maintain close Observation, while we first address the other crises within the Justice Federation, especially those contaminated powerhouses. We must eliminate their Pollution one by one! Zorf said directly. This was easier said than done. Regardless, the Justice Federation could not fall into the same fate as the Life Empire at this moment. Can Pollution be removed? Ji Tian was the first to ask. Others also showed expressions of surprise. Forget the Ancient Gods for now, as they are somewhat distant, but Pollution is a significant challenge facing every Trial Civilization! Chapter 300 - 279: This is Only the Third Trial! Chapter 300: Chapter 279: This is Only the Third Trial! Indeed, such means exist, Zorf didnt explain much. He simply raised his hand, and immediately, several strong human warriors escorted the five prisoners towards the human spaceship at the back. Obviously, they did not intend to demonstrate the pollution reversal process. Seeing this, the others didnt say much, but there was a slight sense of anticipation. Clearly, everyone understood what reversing pollution meant for this trial. It must be said, human civilization had left everyone with an impression of being both extremely mysterious and powerful from the moment they appeared. ... A moment later, the five, including Busa, reappeared before them. All restrictions on them were gone, and there was a significant change in their demeanor, especially in Busa. Previously, he was cloaked in a black robe, appearing very gloomy, but now, he stood bathed in starlight, revealing his golden skin, his aura completely transformed, truly embodying the semblance of a Child of the Stars. Ladies and gentlemen, our minds were truly twisted just now, it was not our intention, and we hope you will forgive us, Busa sincerely apologized following the etiquette of the Justice Federation, and everyone could feel his remorse. Like Ji Tian and the others, they were keenly observing his transformation. It must be said, his mind was clear, his aura bright. It looked like they had indeed reversed the pollution! Since it was unintended, there naturally isnt much issue, Ji Tian spoke, also feeling a bit amazed in his heart. They really had reversed it; the methods of human civilization were indeed unfathomable! Frey was also quite delighted, not hiding it in the slightest. The seven of them had gone through countless hardships to establish the Justice Federation; the trust between them was incredibly rare in this universe. One could say that only at this moment did the high-levels of the Justice Federation regain their rightful aura. Everyone, it is not just us within the Justice Federation who have been polluted, this pollution is indeed insidious, now that Busa had regained himself, he naturally turned his attention to the current situation of the Justice Federation and respectfully said to Zorf, We will also need the help of the envoys from the Human Federation to help reverse the pollution from top to bottom. Of course, Zorf nodded, That is why we are here. Thank you very much. Busas attitude was indeed very respectful, clearly placing himself a notch lower. However, the others didnt see any issue with it. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, not only were they saved by human civilization, but the life and death of the Justice Federation also depended on human civilization. Instead, there wasnt much that the other trial civilizations could do. Of course, not much did not mean no effect. Busa then turned to the others and said, Please also help strengthen the formation, all remunerations will be provided generously by us. Thats certainly possible, envoys from other trial civilizations all nodded in agreement. Their reason for coming was partly not wanting to see the Justice Federation fall directly, but also naturally for the rewards of the Justice Federation. Spiritual energy might be dangerous, but certain technologies, abilities, and even resources were of great help to the development of a civilization. There were hardly any trial civilizations that wouldnt be tempted. Whats more, they now had the opportunity to understand human civilization better, something even more crucial; even if they had to leave, likely none would want to. Busa and others immediately began taking action. First, they gathered those who had also reached the Fourth Stage and possessed Divine Third Layer Spiritual Ability Talent; as one of the strongest native forces, there were as many as 160 such powerful individuals present. This was after many had perished during the previous Dark Phase. Otherwise, there would have been at least a hundred more. In terms of strength, this actually exceeded any of the trial civilizations present. Theres no need to mention human civilization, which currently had only Shen Hao as the Fourth Stage Chosen One, and both Liu Ruoxi and Zorf were imposters. And among the other five trial civilizations, the most powerful, the Great Wilderness Civilization and Ebat Civilization, also had about seventy to eighty people. Of course, this was just an official statement; in reality, there must be hidden strengths. In any case, while they gathered information on human civilization, human civilization was also deepening its understanding of them. Your civilization, this is only the third trial? Ji Tian could barely control his expression when he learned this news. The others felt much the same. Because it was truly shocking! Most among them were from civilizations now undergoing their fifth trial! Separated by two trials, yet they were matched in the same civilization trial. And human civilization had easily secured the top rank in civilization? Its not something necessary to deceive about, Zorf said with a smile, Its all thanks to the Emperor. Ji Tian and the others were speechless. Only one thought was in their minds. Is Mythical Talent truly this terrifying? Just two trials were enough to bring their civilization to such a state? Compared to the Golden Legendary Talent, the difference was too great! This means, the base strength of your civilization must be weak, Casino suddenly spoke up. This Demon Lord from the Ebat Civilization did not talk much, but whenever he spoke, he hit the nail on the head. Chapter 301 - 279: This is Only the Third Trial!_2 Chapter 301: Chapter 279: This is Only the Third Trial!_2 It pointed directly to the weakness of Human Civilization. After all, no matter how strong an individuals power is, the development of an entire civilization ultimately requires time. Human Civilization has only passed two Trials, and even if both Trials were of the time-consuming type, how much time could there have been? Looking at the envoys sent by Human Civilization this time, one can discern a thing or two. Apart from the two people in front of us, all the others are at the third stage. Thats only natural, Zorf said nonchalantly, If it werent so, how could we have been matched with this Trial? In terms of strength and heritage, we are indeed holding back His Majesty. ... This forthrightness didnt relieve the others at all; on the contrary, it added weight to their hearts. Clearly, Human Civilization didnt care about such overt disadvantages. Thinking of the rewards for the civilization ranking and that mysterious and unfathomable Mythical Talent Chosen One they felt an even greater sense of dread toward the opponent. After all, to have come this far with only two Trials, the scores for the previous two Trials must have been extraordinarily high; who knows what rewards were granted. The grandeur of the Civilization Trial goes without saying, and the rewards obtained from it are also inevitably beyond imagination. Even, aside from the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization, the other three civilizations began to harbor different thoughts. They began to inquire about information regarding Affiliated Civilizations, subtly during their conversations and interactions. Even if their intentions were not yet explicit, it was clear they were thinking of finding a way out. They might have performed with ease in the previous Trials, and may even have placed first, but its clear that for this Trial, they have started to struggle. Not to mention Human Civilization, even the power of the Great Wilderness and Ebat Civilizations far exceed theirs. What about the sixth, the seventh, or even the subsequent Trials that seem endless? For civilizations that clearly lack potential, seeking a powerful Sovereign Civilization to follow is the only hope for survival. One might say that one of the reasons for the existence of an Affiliated Civilization system is precisely this. As for this, Zorf had already received authorization from Shen Hao and was naturally forthcoming with information. He gained ample understanding of these three civilizations. Especially the Elfie Civilization This civilization, dominated by the Dragon Descendant Race, might be the weakest among the three, but its potential is the greatest! Because this is only their fourth Trial. Magic and bloodlines, these two paths do complement each other. Of course, more importantly, is the innate potential of your civilization, Zorf praised generously, Dragons are beings that exist on many Extraordinary Paths, not a simple matter at all. Your civilization carries inherent developmental potential that, since joining the Civilization Trial, has been further catalyzed, with an immeasurable future. Even Human Civilization only developed a Species-specific advantage after Shen Hao broke through to the Extraordinary Fourth Stage. But for Elfie Civilization, it is innate. Not to mention, this female Chosen One named Chara has an extremely strong physique and carries a clearly discernible dragon might. Without the Presidents power backing her, even Liu Ruoxi wasnt confident she could defeat the other party. Keep in mind that Liu Ruoxis Talent has been promoted from White to the Golden Legend, and her potential and level are top-notch within the Golden Legend, especially in the way of combat, where she pursues the ultimate. But this one is stronger. If the Elfie Civilization could truly be taken as an Affiliated Civilization and nurtured properly, it could definitely become a significant source of strength. Civilizations like the Sky Spirit Civilization and the Great Yan Civilization are actually a bit behind. After all, the potential of these two civilizations is just that. With this thought in mind, they coexisted very harmoniously for the time being. The other two civilizations also deepened their mutual understanding. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Cangling Civilization, being a Beast Taming Civilization, naturally has its unique aspects, particularly in terms of the quantity of military forces. Breeding beasts is much easier than cultivating Transcendents or Chosen Ones. Despite the significant deficiencies in individual power, the sheer numbers were there, and the potential was just as good. As for the last one, the Star Moon Civilization, they were somewhat mysterious. The primary Transcendent Path of this civilization is Star Envoy. By harnessing the power of the stars and condensing constellations within oneself, one can unleash a variety of magical powers, with different constellations representing different styles, whether in combat, healing, or forging It is also a vast and Mystical Path of exceptional profundity. Its worth mentioning that the Star Moon Civilization seems to have a high regard for Human Civilization, especially for Shen Hao. They have always been inquiring about information regarding Shen Hao, particularly his Talent. Zorf naturally wouldnt easily disclose it, but one can vaguely see that this fondness might be related to the new abilities the President had after his promotion. After all, the stars are hanging high in the sky, and anyone who looks up at the starry sky can easily locate them. Time passed bit by bit amid various exchanges and actions. In the blink of an eye, more than half a month had passed. During this time, Shen Hao maintained close attention and was quite curious about the intelligence of these five civilizations, but even more so, he was focused on the Justice Federation. With the help of power, he had successively reversed over eighty Transcendents from the Justice Federation. However, the remaining sixty or so have been refusing to return to their Mother Planet for various reasons. Most of these Overlord-level powerful beings are dispatched to various places, especially the front lines of the Life Empires battlefields. These are also the places most vulnerable to Pollution. Clearly, they have all begun to sense something and are starting to resist the commands from their Mother Planet. This is certainly not good news. If, in the end, theres no way to reverse them, it means that the Justice Federation will lose at least half of its military force. Considering that this half of the force will have turned enemy, the pressure on the entire Universe will surge abruptly. After all, the Pollution this time is different from that of the Life Empire; these Polluted beings mostly retain a certain degree of logic. They think, they lie, and they act with their own purposes. They are definitely going to be much more troublesome than the Spiritual Ability Mutants of the Life Empire! However, the real trouble is even more than that. Zorf even called another meeting for this matter, gathering envoys from the other five Trial Civilizations, as well as six legislators of the Justice Federation. Ladies and gentlemen, his expression was extremely serious, even carrying a weightiness, I have received a warning from the Emperor, the crisis facing the Justice Federation may be uncontrollable. No one spoke, but the expressions on every face were not good. In this period, they had not just been probing Human Civilization, but were also equally monitoring the situation within the Justice Federation. As Zorf said, the chaos within the Justice Federation was spreading unceasingly. There were simply too many Polluted people! Even if Human Civilization could reverse the Pollution, after all, there was limited time, and the efficiency of reversal was also limited. Apart from those who defied orders, with clearly problematic powerful figures and troops, many planets were also experiencing chaos. Officially, they were voicing support for Levent, requesting that the Federation release him, but in reality, this was a manifestation of the spread of Pollution! If the outbreak occurs now, what proportion can we ensure will not be Polluted? Ji Tian asked Frey. Freys mood was obviously even more despondent, but after taking a deep breath, she spoke truthfully, Currently, only about one-seventh of the forces have been confirmed not to have widespread Pollution spread, and among the high-level forces, because they have been focused on, we have controlled more than half of the power. However, in many places, the middle and lower levels have nearly been wiped out. This time the Pollution crisis is mainly too secretive. You see, based on the timeline calculated by the external hints provided by Shen Hao, theres at most a little over one month left until the Justice Federation reaches the fate node of their downfall! Chapter 302 - 280: Six Civilizations Alliance Army! Chapter 302: Chapter 280: Six Civilizations Alliance Army! This means that the pollution had actually started quite early. Its just that it only reached its breaking point recently. Its not just the Justice Federation, even the remaining three native forces may have been affected to a greater or lesser extent. Its just because the Justice Federation actively took the front line in battle, thats why the pollution situation is even more severe. After all, if it was chosen by the Civilization Trial as a trial, its terror goes without saying. But no matter how bad the situation, what needs to be faced still has to be faced. ... Our Great Wilderness Civilization can dispatch an army of over twenty billion. Ji Tian gave an extremely astonishing number, The weakest are all above Level 11. This number did indeed shock everyone present. Even the Cangling Civilization, which primarily prides itself on legion numbers, would not find it so easy to gather such an army. But looking at Ji Tians expression, it was very casual, relaxed. It was as if this enormous army of twenty billion was nothing at all. It must be said, theres indeed a big gap between civilizations. Especially against the backdrop of Trial Civilizations, where each civilization is developing at an extremely high speed, even civilizations participating in the same trial have great differences between them. For instance, the gap between the Desert Tower Civilization and Siti Civilization in the last trial was simply too big to mention in the same breath. Obviously, in this trial, the strength of the Great Wilderness Civilization is absolutely no small matter! Even the other three civilizations, which had been gravitating towards Human Civilization in the past half month, regarded Ji Tian with a sense of importance that was difficult to articulate. And this was exactly what Ji Tian intended. Dispatching military forces to participate in the Justice Federations battle, for civilizations like theirs undergoing the Trial, meant more than just making a contribution. It also meant a stake in core interests. Points! The importance of points is self-evident, it is not only key to the rapid development of Trial Civilizations but also related to ranking rewards. Although it seems not easy to surpass Human Civilization for now, But when the first Trial settlement will begin is unknown, at least Ji Tian sees it not without chance. This crisis of the Justice Federation is exactly where the opportunity lies! If Human Civilization truly has only undergone two Trials, then its highly likely they cant bring out such numbers. Performance value, after all, can accumulate over time. With just a bit of thought, Zorf could understand the reason behind the Great Wilderness Civilizations grand gesture. But before he had the chance to say anything, Casino spoke up: In that case, my Ebat Civilization will send out an army of thirty billion. Thirty billion! The crowd, originally amazed, was evidently even more astonished, with a touch of awe. An army of such magnitude was not beyond the means of civilizations like Cangling, but certainly not without great effort! The situation of the Justice Federation was still unclear, and there was the unknown and tricky time bomb that is Levent. If they dispatched such an enormous army and something went wrong, it would be catastrophic for civilizations like theirs. The Great Wilderness Civilization and Ebat Civilization must be, on paper, the most powerful civilizations in this trial! Since the two of you are so supportive, we now have more confidence in this crisis, Zorf finally spoke up, calmly scanning the room, I propose we establish an Alliance army, share intelligence, divide the battle zones, support each other, and strive to preserve the Justice Federation and prevent the situation from deteriorating further. There was naturally no problem with this suggestion. But it was clear to everyone, had it not been for the grand gestures of the Great Wilderness Civilization and Ebat Civilization, it would have been an alliance, not an Alliance army. The difference between the two was significant. An Alliance army is where each is simply an ally, but not entirely united, even with a command core, the hierarchy is absolute. It has to be said, the initiative that the Human Federation originally fully grasped seems to have been torn open. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, seeing Zorfs calm demeanor, no one underestimated Human Civilization. Soon, the specific numbers and regional divisions of the Alliance army were determined. Apart from the Great Wilderness Civilization and Ebat Civilization, the other three civilizations each dispatched an army of ten billion. Human Civilization, however, only put forth four billion. In terms of numbers, it was indeed the sparsest. But even so, out of reverence for those with Mythical Talent, Human Civilization still secured a Fatty Zone. That was a region close to the Mother Planet of the Justice Federation. Fighting in such an area would receive the maximum assistance from the Justice Federation; likewise, the quantity and quality of Dimensional Creatures and Polluters were not low. In terms of safety and return on investment, it was indeed worthy of being called a Fatty Zone. Once everything was discussed and settled, each civilization began preparing actively. Shen Hao also held a meeting inside Lingxiao Palace. The Great Wilderness Civilization and Ebat Civilization are planning to use this opportunity to challenge us once again in the civilization rankings, Shen Hao seemed to be saying with a light laugh. Then let them come, Yang Jun beneath the stage appeared totally confident, To maintain a firm first place, it ultimately comes back to strength. The army that we can dispatch may differ in number, but in terms of strength, we will definitely not be inferior to the Great Wilderness Civilization or Ebat Civilization. Chapter 303 - 280: Six Civilizations Alliance Army!_2 Chapter 303: Chapter 280: Six Civilizations Alliance Army!_2 It wasnt just Yang Jun who had this confidence. This confidence was universally acknowledged by the entire civilization. During this period, the military strength of human civilization had indeed been increasing at an astonishing rate. On one hand, it was due to the upgrade of the Point Mall, as well as the recent frenzied spending by Shen Hao for his own promotion, which indeed boosted the foundation of various levels by a large margin in a ferocious manner. Especially the equipment and resources in the Extraordinary Domain. In the past five and a half years, they had built a strong foundation with various bases, and now with ample resources, the speed of improvement was naturally expected. ... Not to mention, Mythical Skills were by no means easily available to other civilizations. More importantly They all knew that their Presidents Mythical Talent could earn points five times faster! Five times! This meant that the forty billion Legion could use points as if they had two hundred billion. The gap in numbers was largely narrowed because of this. Even achieving a draw would be shocking enough. Go to ????????????????????.co Moreover, they still had the presence of their President. A draw? That would be a disgrace to the human legions! Even with confidence, dont be recklessly complacent, Shen Hao reminded them, That Levent has clearly been up to something recently, we have to make adequate preparations. Yes! everyone present replied in unison. They were all ready for a major battle. And it wasnt just them. When the news spread, most of the frontline warriors were quite excited. The Six Civilizations Alliance Army! An enormous legion numbering over eight hundred billion! For many warriors of human civilization, such a grand battlefield was a first. Moreover, who wouldnt want to demonstrate their strength and raise their nations prestige in front of other civilizations? It can be said that the true fighting spirit was high, and morale was soaring. The first batch of legions was quickly ready. This time, human civilization dispatched ten billion, nearly one-tenth of its population, while the Great Yan Civilization sent out twenty billion, also one-tenth, with the remaining ten billion coming from the Sky Spirit Civilization. By the time the First Legion, accompanied by the vast fleet, arrived at the Justice Federation, the entire Justice Federation had already felt the heavy clouds of war. And thus, the war erupted abruptly. Frey and Busa, among the six, stood in front of the cameras, exposing to the entire Justice Federation the situation of Levent and some high-level officials and certain regions affected by spiritual energy pollution, and they presented a lot of evidence, including but not limited to Levents behavior before and after. This is not a civil war, but merely a move to save our civilization from the interference of external forces, to avoid falling into the hands of the Life Empire. Support from many Hidden Civilizations will become our aid in victory and likewise a symbol of our position on the side of justice! The Justice Federation will forever walk the path of righteousness Accompanying the declaration of war, the troops that were still under control within the Federation immediately rushed to their respective battlegrounds with the Six Civilizations Alliance Army! How much effort the other civilizations were putting in was still unknown at the moment, but human civilization this time had indeed made full effort. After all, their weaknesses were very apparent, but the more apparent they were, the more they needed to be compensated for with all their might! There was not much surplus strength to hold back. Even Shen Haos younger sister, Qiuyue, carried the task of boosting morale, heading to the battlefield. And it was to one of the toughest battlefields, no less. Jeffrey Star Domain, this was originally a star domain focused on psychic research within the Justice Federation. On the spaceship, Qiuyue was seriously recounting the intelligence collated and disseminated by the Analysis Department, It is also one of the most severely contaminated places within the entire Justice Federation. It used to be under the control of Frey, but not long ago, she strongly supported Levent. According to our current investigation results, the entire star domain is now enemy territory! Shen Hao could indeed reverse some peoples contamination, but he was also unable to reverse it on a large scale. Moreover, if he did reverse it on a large scale, there was a high probability that it would attract the attention of the Ancient Gods. Even for someone like Levent who is marked by the Ancient Gods, Shen Hao couldnt take direct action against him. After all, he had only just reached Level 31, and to truly contend with the Ancient Gods, he would need to at least reach the high levels of the Fourth Stage. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, this war was a war of annihilation! We will use Star Destroyer Level weapons! Qiuyue announced in the subsequent combat plan. She even clenched her fists to demonstrate her resolve, The Star Destroying Weapon is only effective the first time it is used. After that, the enemy will either completely flee the planets or fully transform into Dimensional Creatures. So, after that, our main enemies will still be Dimensional Creatures, and we are likely to fall into a chaotic battle where the lines between friend and foe are blurred, but we are no strangers to this kind of melee. Yes, the war in the Main World during the last crisis with the Undead was similar chaotic combat! Thus, the plan of action was very straightforward. Each team will function as a base unit, and the battlefield will be the entire universe! The President is watching over us! Qiuyue concluded with this last sentence, raising her hand high, the Emperors Seal upon the back of her hand shining brightly. There was no prior declaration or any superfluous words. The Star Destroyer Cannon, which was already prepared, fired directly at the designated targets! Planets like this usually had defensive facilities. But, with the highest council of the Justice Federation already mostly reversed by Shen Hao, the defensive facilities were disabled under his authority. This undoubtedly greatly eased the difficulty of the war. Under the booming of the Star Destroyer Cannon, one planet after another was reduced to nothing. Within this short period, the points obtained by Shen Hao skyrocketed! After that, the spiritual energy throughout the entire star domain stirred wildly. Those who were contaminated, who had been trying to use tactics, abandoned all illusions. Everything happened just as the Analysis Department had predicted; they began to mutate into Dimensional Creatures! Even though the Ancient God contaminating them was different from the one that contaminated the Life Empire, essentially, they were still Dimensional Creatures! Mutating into Dimensional Creatures meant completely abandoning the logic of intelligent life, but in doing so, they also gained immense power. Their strength surged! Billions of Dimensional Creatures roamed the battlefield, rushing wildly towards the Legion! The combat began instantly and escalated into high-intensity warfare. Qiuyue took the lead, transforming swiftly into a burning Red Dragon, her massive yet elegant form clearly visible in the universe. Her combat power actually ranked among the top within Human Civilization. Perhaps this was in part due to special care from Shen Hao, but it was also certainly due to her own efforts. Shen Hao, although he did not take action himself at the moment, had already multiplied his power by millions, and with the connection of the Sovereign Star Domain and the Emperor Profession, he enhanced the Legion. This allowed some human powerhouses, originally only at the peak of the Third Rank, to display strength comparable to the Fourth Stage! This was a temporary solution to compensate for the gap in high-level combat power in Human Civilization, as a consequence of Shen Haos inability to intervene directly. After observing for a moment and confirming that there were no major issues with the First Legion of Human Civilizations initial battle, Shen Hao also turned his attention to other battlefields. The existence of the new ability, Sovereign Star Domain, allowed Shen Haos gaze to cover the entire universe. And this observation indeed brought some astonishment. Any civilization that reached this stage of trial was far from simple; their strength and quality compared to the last trial was like the difference between heaven and earth. Especially the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization. The legions of the Great Wilderness Civilization, devoid of much technological power, did not fuse the Transcendent into technology but rather integrated technology into the Transcendent. The spaceships they drove could each be called a Magic Treasure, and their warriors, clad in armor and wielding long spears, emitted immensely formidable auras, their whole beings radiating Transcendent might! Chapter 304 - 281: The Absolute First Civilization! Chapter 304: Chapter 281: The Absolute First Civilization! As for the Ebat Civilization, it was even more extreme. Indeed, they dispatched three hundred billion Legions, but among these three hundred billion, at least two hundred billion were Demons with chaotic consciousness! Shen Hao only needed a brief Observation to see that these Demons were fodder cultivated with special methods for rapid deployment. They had confused thinking, only following basic commands but were extremely bloodthirsty, with formidable combat strength. Even though strength depends on resources and theres hardly any potential for further improvement, and they lack Mystical Techniques, only possessing innate abilities. However, the number and Level are there. ... In some ways, they resemble Dimensional Creatures that also fight based on instinct with a confused mind. Moreover, the Ebat Civilization clearly also mastered techniques to harness Spiritual Energythese Demons devour it greedily, becoming even more insane, but their strength has a temporary increase, and their injuries quickly heal. Whats more important is that the Ebat Civilization continued to replenish its Demons without interruption! Yes, even though the Demons suffered heavy losses, the number lost was always replenished from the back, ensuring that each battlefield Commanders control over the Demons remained at full strength. If the Great Wilderness Civilization is epitomized by atmospheric and majestic Extraordinary Warriors, then the Ebat Civilization represents the bloodthirsty strategy of human wave tactics! Those who have come this far indeed have some clever tricks up their sleeves, Shen Hao murmured with a hint of admiration in his heart. And it wasnt just these two Civilizations, the other three also displayed impressive performances. Go to ????????????????????.co The Cangling Civilization also adhered to the human wave tactic, with a large variety of Pet Beasts with different attributes cooperating with each other, showing astonishing performance on the battlefield. The Dragon Descendant Warriors of the Elfie Civilization possessed great individual strength, only lacking in numbers of strong individuals. When it comes to the performance of a single Soldier, they even surpass the warriors of the Great Wilderness Civilization. Clearly, having undergone one less Trial, they share similar strengths and weaknesses with Human Civilization. As for the Star Moon Civilization, it was intricate and changeable, with different constellations exhibiting a broad array of capabilities. For instance, some special warriors could summon numerous Avatars, densely packed and formidable in combat; and while seemingly inexhaustible, upon defeat they only needed a short rest before they could summon again. It must be said that in comparison, Human Civilization has great Potential but presently is not strong. And, it lacks a certain trump card. Shen Hao had already realized this. Although the performance across various Domains was outstanding, whether in terms of quality or Equipment, they were on par with other Civilizations, but still, they lacked some highlights in comparison. I need to consider this carefully, Shen Hao pondered. Balance is fine, but this kind of balance mostly comes from a profound background. Human Civilization has not developed for long and isnt inherently an Extraordinary Civilization; indeed, it lacks highlights, or rather, a clear vision for the future path. However, even so, the performance of the Human Civilization Legion still shocked a large group of people. After all, it wasnt just Shen Hao observing the other Civilizations; they too were seizing the opportunity to observe the performance of the Human Civilization troops. The Cultivation Techniques they practice are very strong! Extremely strong! Ji Tian, as a powerhouse on the Mystical path, could tell at first glance the profundity of the Cultivation Techniques used by Human warriors. The Five Elements, mutating into Yin Yang, were deeply Mystical! In their world, such great principles were only qualified to be contemplated starting at the Extraordinary Third Stage. But in Human Civilization, it seemed to be just a Foundation Establishment Cultivation Technique! Legendary? No, its a Golden Legendary Cultivation Technique, and their civilization has them too, but in comparison, the difference is shockingly large! Frankly, every Extraordinary being in Human Civilization who uses such Cultivation Techniques to lay the foundation has the potential to enter the third stage, and even more likely, the Fourth Stage! S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You must understand that in their Legions, entering the Extraordinary Second Stage is effortless, but the probability of entering the Third Stage is less than one in a thousand! As for the Fourth Stage, that plummets to one in a billion! They are using Purple Epic Level Cultivation Techniques! Is this the profound background of Human Civilization? Casino from Ebat Civilization also exclaimed with some astonishment. However, unlike Ji Tians pure shock, Casinos gaze was filled with bloodthirsty and greedy lust. The Demon Race is not a kind or peace-loving Species. Their bloodthirst and greed run deep in their bones. In Casinos view, the strength of Human Civilization is like a young Overlord that may become powerful enough to crush the entire Demon Race with ease in the future, but at the moment, it is but a cub with many profound backgrounds, yet weak in strength. To the Demon Race, such an existence carries a lethal attraction. However, when Casino saw the performance of that powerful Red Dragon on the battlefield, he also felt a deep wariness. With his strength, it wasnt hard to deduce that the power shown by Qiuyue was not her own but stemmed from the Chosen One with Mythical Talent. Yet even so, that strength was authentically formidable. One on one, he had no confidence, and even through the Observation Magic, he could feel that terrifying Suppression akin to a Cosmic Sovereign! What was more frightening was that on the current battlefield, there were a good sixty or seventy just like that! Chapter 305 - 281: The Absolute First Civilization!_2 Chapter 305: Chapter 281: The Absolute First Civilization!_2 Shen Hao was indeed a Chosen One at the third stage, yet under the empowerment of that Emperor, he exhibited power enough to completely overwhelm him! A Chosen One with a Mythical Talent was equal to a hundred of him? Without a doubt, this was definitely a force qualified to mutually annihilate any civilization in this Trial! Mythical Talent, terrifying as such! The only chance is if this Emperors Avatar is weak! Perhaps even fallen! Casino temporarily suppressed the malice in his heart. If there was a chance, the entire Ebat Civilization would rush up relentlessly. ... However, there were no opportunities at the moment. As a member of the Demon Race, one must sometimes suppress ones own greed. Nevertheless, Casino had still underestimated the weight of a Mythical Talent, as well as Shen Haos foundation. Shen Hao was a terrifying existence with layers of foundation added together including Mythical Talent+the only Mythical Level Profession+exclusive Equipment+exclusive abilities, and more! Under the shine of the Dominator Star Domain, Shen Hao naturally sensed the malice that dared to arise. Although he couldnt perceive too many thoughts, mere instinctual intuition was enough. The Ebat Civilization? Shen Haos gaze swept over the legion of the Ebat Civilization. Go to ????????????????????.co Although he sensed it, it wasnt too surprising. In the Civilization Trial, all sorts of civilizations exist, and sometimes, the greedier, more despicable, and more ferocious civilizations were more likely to survive. Moreover, despite the strength of Ebats Demon Army, Shen Hao could see everything clearly. These demons were not naturally made. They all had original forms! Even their original species were not of the Demon Race. Either they were remnants of other civilizations annihilated and devoured in previous Civilization Trials, or they were domesticated from some Affiliated Civilizations specifically to provide demon materials. And no matter which it was, the style of the Ebat Civilization was quite obvious. Do not let me catch an opportunity, Shen Hao thought coldly to himself. If it were based on greed and brutal looting, it would undoubtedly trigger fear in other civilizations, affecting the recruitment of Affiliated Civilizations and the growth of the Civilization System; however, if facing such a villain-type civilization, Shen Hao did not mind acting plunder under the name of justice. However, this also had to wait for an opportunity. After understanding a bit about the other civilizations, Shen Hao then returned his focus to the very center of the Justice Federations Mother Planet, where Levent was imprisoned. The crisis of the Justice Federation was certainly not going to be resolved so easily. It was clear as Fiora had already calculated. If Human Civilization didnt intervene, considering the extent of the pollution in the Justice Federation, it wouldnt completely collapse within a mere three months, falling into the rear of the Life Empire. Clearly, there were other reasons behind it. And to Shen Hao, the crisis seemed more likely to originate from Levent. Thus, in addition to dispersing his power, he focused mainly on Levent. If he werent worried about attracting the attention of the Ancient Gods, the best method of sealing would be to incorporate him into the Dominator Domain. But that would be akin to forced pollution, likely to attract the attention of the Ancient Gods. Therefore, what Shen Hao did was merely fortify the sealing. Utilizing his understanding of the rules, he applied a multi-layered sealing including space, dimension, and Transcendent aspects. Wait, Shen Hao had already made some preparations. Thus, the war at the frontlines was raging vigorously, advancing steadily with the firm advantage of the Six Civilizations Alliance Army according to planned targets. The Justice Federation suffered irreversible losses. It was predicted that more than a third of the entire civilizations assets would be utterly destroyed, and the structure of the entire civilization was facing a catastrophic blow, the loss being even greater than that suffered when toppling the Dark Era six hundred years ago. It can be said they were severely weakened, even almost crippled. Nearly dropping out of the ranks of the Five Great Forces. However, compared to the Life Empire, this outcome was still far better. More importantly, the strength and unity displayed by the Six Civilizations Alliance Army greatly exceeded the expectations of other native powers. After all, even as an ally of the Justice Federation, the Company Alliance was also unwilling to invest such a massive amount of troops for the Justice Federation! The approach of the six Hidden Civilizations, from their perspective, completely contravened the principle of interest. It seemed that they were indeed ready to confront the apocalypse at all costs! This also greatly deterred the other three native civilizations, and as a result, the connections between these three native civilizations and the many Trial Civilizations became even closer. Although hesitant to directly deploy legions, they nevertheless supplied a large amount of logistical materials. Including weapons, resources, and technology. These goods, naturally, were gladly taken in full by the many Trial Civilizations. However, the native civilizations clearly could not understand that the Trial Civilizations were so dedicated not because they were defying the principle of interest, but rather precisely because it was a decision based on interest! For they had stronger entities supporting them. Civilization Trial! In just over forty human days, all Trial Civilizations saw a crazy increase in their points. This was evident from the civilization rankings. They had already completely occupied the top six! Originally, among the remaining three civilizations yet to take the field, one had squeezed into the top six, bumping the Elfie Civilization down to seventh. Now, they have been thoroughly left behind. The gap was becoming more and more apparent. Clearly, the remaining three civilizations, because they had yet to take the field, were most likely not mysterious or powerful; rather, it was precisely because they were weak. The civilization rankings could not be falsified. However, at this moment of great harvest for the six major civilizations, Ji Tian and Casino felt far from wonderful. Rather, during these forty-something days every time they saw the civilization rankings, their hearts were filled with tremendous shock. The performance value of Human Civilization is completely off! In front of Ji Tian, a young-looking strong warrior dressed in War Armor, couldnt help but speak out. It was Ji Tians brother, Ji Dimu. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He clearly was getting impatient, Even if the performance value coefficient of Human Civilization is high, this is just too exaggerated. The enemies they have eliminated during this period are at most a third of ours! But the increase in performance value is actually three times ours! Thats three times! This wasnt just petty skirmishes, but a real major battle, a major battlefield! Even they, the Great Wilderness Civilization, gradually increased their forces to thirty-five billion! Such a number, once any emergencies occur on the battlefield or in the main base, would be extremely dangerous! But even so, the gap was still there! Three times! You cant say their performance value coefficient is ten times that of our Great Wilderness Civilization! If it really is the case, then whats the point of ranking! Might as well appoint Human Civilization as number one already! Faced with Ji Dimus annoyance, the rest of the warriors of Great Wilderness Civilization werent faring any better. Although they were only third, in this level of ranking, the rewards for any position within the top three differed greatly! The first place in the last Trial was rewarded with three pieces of Golden Legendary Civilization Essence! Regarding this, Ive actually sent a message and asked about it, Ji Tian slowly exhaled and said. Suddenly, the entire place fell silent. Ji Dimu looked at his older brother in disbelief. In these forty-something days, to compete for the ranking, they had tried every possible method, even sending specialists to investigate. And yet, his elder brother had directly asked out loud? This was undoubtedly a sign of weakness! Their answer was very simple, Ji Tians expression also changed slightly, filled with a certain resignation, Theres only one answer, and that is that the Emperors Mythical Talent possesses the ability to double the points. Yes, that was the answer. Suddenly, everyone present slightly opened their mouths in surprise, and most of their expressions looked no different from Ji Tians. Chapter 306 - 282: The Greatest Harvest! Chapter 306: Chapter 282: The Greatest Harvest! It might be less accurate to call it helplessness than to call it frustration. Is this answer true? No one knew. But could it be verified? No, it could not! Because within their civilization, there were no possessors of Mythical Talent, they simply did not know where the magic of Mythical Talent lay! ... Perhaps, this was the truth. But knowing such a truth, what significance did it hold? It was utterly unable to change the reality that Human Civilization occupied the absolutely dominant position! Such a response from Human Civilization was practically telling them bluntlystop hoping to compete for ranking, we are the first. During this period, we have also conducted some investigations on Human Civilization, Ji Tian said to those present, seeming to sigh softly, The information you all know, Human Civilization was initially nothing but a weak Mortal Civilization, in our eyes, like ants by the roadside, and even the two Trials they underwent were just short-term Trials, shorter than one closure of our cultivation period. Ji Tian simply stated these facts calmly, but it made Ji Dimu, who had been clenching his fists and was quite agitated, lower his head. A visible deflation. Yes, the gap was enormously clear. Go to ????????????????????.co Fate had shown extraordinary favor towards Human Civilization! Everyone could see that everything about Human Civilization was because of that Human Emperor! One man, far surpassing everything their entire civilization had! So powerful it was suffocating. No matter how invincible the heart, it could not withstand such a clear and comprehensive gap. Perhaps if we now put aside everything, we could indeed defeat Human Civilization, but at what cost? Ji Tian continued, his gaze growing ever clearer, The cost would be unbearable for us, and it would also be utterly meaningless; as long as Human Civilization has that Emperor, it will always be strong Having realized this, we should understand that Human Civilization is not our enemy. This was indeed the conclusion one could arrive at after rational analysis. However, everyone knew that Ji Tian had omitted something significant. And that was their entire civilizations momentum. In the previous four Trials, they had all taken first place! This had forged a strong confidence throughout the civilization, closely binding everyone from the top down with this confidence. But now, they were not first. They did not even have the courage to contend for first. As someone who took the path of invincibility, Ji Tian naturally understood what this meant. The entire face of the civilization was about to undergo a huge change. The impact was comprehensive. The warriors morale, internal unity, Ji Tians personal reputation Ji Tian was not the strongest in their civilization. However, making this decision was not only up to Ji Tian; he was merely the one to bear the loss of reputation on behalf of others. Because, the true leaders, upon recognizing the existence of Shen Hao, would clearly understand one thing. Without possessing Mythical Talent, they were not qualified to maintain an invincible momentum! Strengthen ties with Human Civilization! Ji Tian this time spoke with the tone of a command, Their Cultivation Path and our Mystical Cultivation Path are very similar, and many resources are interchangeable; use this as a starting point. Also, although we have given up first place, we must secure the second! The Great Wilderness Civilization quickly started to align with Human Civilization. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Human Civilization naturally did not refuse the newcomers. They even provided some cooperative support to the Great Wilderness Civilization. Do not forget, the Justice Federation was saved by Human Civilization, and in the past month, this strong native power had completely aligned with the Human Federation. Among the remaining six council members, one of the former Three Giants, Frey, even openly declared herself a follower of the Human Emperor. In this campaign, Human Civilization only needed a slight bias to give the Great Wilderness Civilization a competitive advantage in the rankings. After all, the strength of the Great Wilderness Civilization was actually somewhat stronger than that of the Ebat Civilization. Soon, they took the second place. Although Ebat also showed an intent to align with Human Civilization, it faced some rejection. Acting as the representative of Human Civilization, Zorf bluntly reprimanded some practices of Ebat. The value of life is not so low! The style of the Ebat Civilization has doomed it to no long-term future. In the face of the Civilization Trial, cooperation for mutual benefit is the path all civilizations should take. The style of Ebat Civilization has determined that it can only be an ally, not a combat partner! A series of statements, not only garnered more benefits from the Great Wilderness Civilization but, more importantly, also gained prestige. Yes, it was the prestige among the Trial Civilizations. Perhaps when one is powerful, most civilizations might consider exploiting, suppressing, or even invading other civilizations for benefits, but when one is weak, everyone hopes the strongest is a civilization that loves peace. Human Civilization displayed this very well. And this was not just lip service. The actual practice was always so. Attempting to deepen the understanding of Human Civilization, not only the Great Wilderness Civilization, everyone could clearly see how Human Civilization treated the Affiliated Civilizations. Even, on the front lines, the troops of the Affiliated Civilizations were never merely cannon fodder. Chapter 307 - 282: The Greatest Harvest!_2 Chapter 307: Chapter 282: The Greatest Harvest!_2 Human Civilizations attitude towards Affiliated Civilizations, and the treatment it provides, even surpassed that of most Trial Civilizations. In such circumstances, the few Trial Civilizations that considered seeking a Sovereign Civilization as a fallback option were obviously drawing closer. They even began to tentatively inquire about the opinions of some Affiliated Civilizations. And this undoubtedly further increased the hidden strength of Human Civilization. So much so that the Ebat Civilization, even with its clear dissatisfaction, did not dare to make a move. Because, once they acted, there was a high probability that it would trigger a siege from many civilizations! ... At this stage, this plan has also been smoothly completed, said Shen Hao, seated in Lingxiao Palace, while examining a plan in his hand. On it was clearly written, Action Plan for Actively Co-opting Other Civilizations during the Campaign to Form a Unified Stance. Indeed, everything that had happened over the past two months was premeditated. After all, this was not the action of one or two individuals, but the collective performance of an entire civilization. The core of this plan was actually to showcase strength, potential, style, and to use this to co-opt other civilizations, form a unified stance, and thus to a certain extent make up for Human Civilizations vulnerability in terms of size. It included openly revealing Shen Haos Talent as Mythical, including the response to the fivefold points acquisition efficiency, and also included showing their own style, making clear the attitude towards treating Affiliated Civilizations. All these methods were included in this plan. Go to ????????????????????.co The effect was very significant. It was also because what Shen Hao showed was too astonishing. Just the fivefold points acquisition alone was truly a blatant hack! Unless ones heart was set on being the boss themselves, what Human Civilization showed was the quality of a good, even nearly perfect boss. At this stage, even if the Ebat Civilization wanted mutual destruction, they couldnt achieve it. It could be said that this status quo was the greatest gain of Human Civilization during this period! However, while managing relationships with other Trial Civilizations was important, the battlefield against the trials was equally crucial. Shen Hao glanced at his own mall. Cumulative points acquired22 trillion points! Yes, the Level 31 mall had already opened. That was the Fourth Stage! The Cultivation Path started to feature treasures from the Nascent Soul Realm; the Magic Road termed this phase as Legend; and technology was truly progressing towards the level of Star System Civilizations, with even conventional jump engines appearing on spaceships. The Fourth Stage was undoubtedly a stage where one truly moves towards power! Shen Hao was not stingy with points, and as soon as he broke through this stage, he began to use various types of points extravagantly to further strengthen his own forces. Thanks to the foundation laid by various backgrounds, the soldiers strength improved rapidly as the resource level caught up. At least in terms of growth speed, it was significantly faster than that of other civilizations. Even the Great Wilderness Civilization, known for the elite quality of its soldiers, couldnt compare. About the newly appeared open box page in the mall, Shen Hao merely understood a bit about it and then stopped paying attention. This new feature was purely a gamblers function. The attitude of most civilizations was the same. They would only gamble when orderly development couldnt cope with a crisis. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And Shen Haos attitude obviously added another reason. If youre going to gamble, you wait for the hack to arrive before you do! Gamblers, whos competing with you for luck? Continue to accelerate the forward momentum, Shen Hao sifted through the mall, disposed of some resources, and relayed his command, This crisis with the Justice Federation wont be over so easily, every level of our units must be ready and closely watch for changes. By now, about two-thirds of the traitors in the Justice Federation had been dealt with. Even the few native forces, which seemed to have survived the most dangerous phase, were also getting involved. The remaining quarter, at most in another month, will be completely resolved. After such a sweep, the Justice Federation, though greatly weakened, will become the strongest in defense among the native forces. Shen Haos influence had spread to the entire civilization during the course of this campaign. Not to mention, all warriors of the Justice Federation had learned to draw the Emperors Imprint, to resist Pollution! Even several other native forces had begun to learn it. Although they also faintly felt that using this power was not without a price, the results were ultimately there. Under such circumstances, as long as the Justice Federations battle achieved a final grand victory, it undoubtedly meant that the fight against the Trials had reached a critical juncture, and it could even possibly be a point that reverses the outcomes! Not just Human Civilization. The other Trial Civilizations also understood the significance and likewise began their Prevention measures in response to the warnings issued by Human Civilization. Time spread little by little again. Shen Hao almost devoted all his attention to Levent, who he was holding captive. However, during this time, Levent was terrifyingly quiet. Without any movement, and not even attempting any action to communicate with the Ancient Gods. But the quieter it was, the more vigilant Shen Hao became. He believed in the time reminder on the Ranking Reward Hack interface; something must have happened in the original fate to lead to the explosive destruction of the Justice Federation. Time gradually approached the moment of complete victory, but the closer it got, the more oppressive the atmosphere became. Finally! Just as the Alliance of the Six Civilizations was on the verge of reclaiming all lost ground, and wiping out all the polluted enemies. The Great Wilderness Civilization, Ebat Civilization, Cangling Civilization, Star Moon Civilization, Elfie Civilization The performance values of the five civilizations plummeted dramatically! Yes, plummeted! This turn of events required no notification; Shen Hao felt it almost instantly. It was a Mystical power of a very high status that descended upon all the warriors involved in this battle through Spiritual Energy in an instant! It is important to note that in such a fierce battle, whether willingly or not, everyone unavoidably bore the traces of Spiritual Energy. This in itself was not a major issue. Spiritual Energy, though dangerous, is also a power with a positive influence on the fundamental nature of life. But this move certainly caught everyone somewhat off guard. This is a Magic Technique! Shen Hao declared with certainty, his eyes filling with starlight, and even on the ruling stars of the Dominator Star Domain, eyes opened one by one. [Heavenly Eye]! This Golden Legendary Ability used for observation had not been very prominent in the past, but after Shen Hao acquired the [Dominator Star Domain] ability, it was greatly enhanced! It could observe not just planets, but delve into the Universe itself, even deeper into certain other things! For example, at this moment, Shen Hao could clearly see a large group of Dimensional Creatures that had reached the Fourth Stage gathering together in Dimension Space, wielding Spiritual Energy to form a vast and Mystical Magic Technique! The purpose of this Magic Technique was crystal clear. It amplified the power and will from the Sovereign by a hundredfold, a thousandfold, and surged crazily into the past along that tiny thread of connection with Spiritual Energy. It was unmistakably a power to enhance Pollution! The effect was also very significant. Apart from those under the protection of Shen Hao, soldiers from the rest of the civilizations armies suffered from Pollution in an instant! Numerous soldiers fell into chaos and even became distorted under this fierce onslaught. The proportion was not total, as these warriors did not rely primarily on Spiritual Energy; even if they had been contaminated with some Spiritual Energy in the war, it was just a bit, and even now, when the Pollution was a hundred times stronger, it still wasnt completely irresistible. The stronger the power, the firmer the will, the more resistant they were! Butthe Demon Army of the Ebat Civilization was another story altogether. Chapter 308 - 283: The Solo of Human Civilization! Chapter 308: Chapter 283: The Solo of Human Civilization! Demons are indeed more susceptible to pollution. They are cannon fodder, forcibly enhanced and controlled through various means; even without the current circumstances, the number of them contaminated during combat is not low. It was just that they were quickly eradicated before spreading disaster. Shen Hao quickly surveyed the surroundings. Although this tactic by the dimensional creatures caused some chaos, the situation in most areas was not as bad as expected. If the Justice Federations forces were the only ones facing this crisis, they indeed had the capability to instantly reverse the situation with their lethal trump card. ... After all, the Justice Federations forces primarily consisted of spiritual ability users, who were extremely susceptible to pollution, especially after undergoing a civil war. There was a bit of pollution in many cases; once an outbreak occurred, it could indeed lead to destruction. However, the main participants in the current war were the trial civilizations! Trial civilizations did not follow the path of spiritual abilities, and even if they were contaminated with some spiritual energy during the war, the outbreak was still not severe! Only the Demons and the Justice Federations forces are in a worse situation, Dong Gong also quickly summarized the intelligence and reported, The other four civilizations have declared they dont need help and are confident in dealing with the contaminated and irreversible soldiers. Our forces are also largely unaffected, but the Ebat Civilization has sent out a distress signal, aside from that, the situation in the Justice Federation has slightly worsened. Ebat Civilization sent out a distress call? Shen Hao was somewhat surprised by this. After all, after being tacitly ostracized, the Ebat Civilization began to show its domineering side and no longer approached Human Civilization. Go to ????????????????????.co Yet now, it had sent a request for help without hesitation just minutes after the crisis erupted. The forces of the Ebat Civilization are controlled by Demon elites commanding a large number of Demons, Dong Gong explained, The Demons have been heavily impacted by this strike, with a transformation rate from contamination over eighty percent. The Demon elites in the forces were hit first, suffering great losses, and further losses are difficult to estimate. Shen Hao also saw this scene. Like evildoers eventually facing retribution, those Demon elites who treated Demons as disposable cannon fodder and disregarded their consumption were now being crazily attacked by the transformed and uncontrollable Demons. Even though their powers were stronger, the strength of the Demons surged after their pollution and transformation. It can only be said that, although the Ebat Civilization did not care about the consumption of Demons, they were quite concerned about the loss of their own elite, which is why they decisively sought help. However, all civilizations were currently focused on dealing with the pollution situation in their own forces. The only one who could spare any forces was Human Civilization. Should they intervene? Shen Hao did not hesitate much; this wasnt the entire military force of the Ebat Civilization, and moreover, this was delivering a wealth of points on a platter! He swiftly ordered: Allocate some forces to assist, and the rest to help the Justice Federation. Yes! Dong Gong was quite excited. In such a scenario, this battle was turning into a solo performance by Human Civilization! While all other civilizations were down, only Human Civilization remained powerful. This would bring not just a final harvest of points but also prestige! This was indeed the case; after Human Civilization took action, the other three indigenous civilizations also sent support, clearly frightened by this maneuver of the dimensional creatures. The situation had indeed worsened. In previous wars, dimensional creatures seemed to be mostly instinctive despite some coordination. But now, it clearly involved planning and a collective strategy. Moreover, it demonstrated some unexpectedly potent abilities. Just this tactic of increasing the pollution by tens of times and then triggering an outbreak was extremely lethal for civilizations primarily composed of spiritual ability users! The Company Alliance and the Great Wu Empire have both sent messages hoping to establish a further alliance with us, Dong Gong reported again, The terms they offered are very generous, primarily focusing on us; its apparent they are indeed panicked. What about the remaining civilization, which seems very mysterious? Shen Hao asked. Of the five most powerful indigenous forces in this universe, four had already been encountered. The last one was known as the Truth Association. Yes, this group was not technically a civilization but an association, yet it still occupied a territory, staying true to its name; everything it did was in pursuit of the truth. In the midst of universal chaos, they seemed to keep a certain distance from it all. Although they too were approaching Human Civilization and had sent envoys, they appeared very low-key. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, they seemed even more like a native. They have also deployed a powerful force, but this force is not made up of living entities but soulless spiritual energy machines, Dong Gong summarized and handed the relevant intelligence to Shen Hao. The Truth Association seemed to want to take this opportunity to test how this enhanced pollution would affect their special type of machine assembly. Shen Hao glanced briefly at it and was unconcerned. The biggest difference between this force and the Company Alliance, Justice Federation, and Great Wu Empire was that they still retained some confidence in themselves. Chapter 309 - 283: The Solo of Human Civilization!_2 Chapter 309: Chapter 283: The Solo of Human Civilization!_2 So, just keep an eye on it. A further alliance will inevitably be helpful, leave it to the Global United Front to handle, Shen Hao set the documents aside, paused for a moment, and continued, Next, I will make a move and perform some probing. The soldiers on the front lines need to stay alert and inform other civilizations. Yes! Dong Gong was slightly startled but responded promptly. Thats right, this crisis seems not too difficult to resolve. But it is quite passive, nonetheless. Since the enemy had shown such special changes, and their Human Civilization had attracted the attention of all forces, it was imperative they do something in this solo performance. ... And this was something only the President could rely on! Soon, the warning was swiftly conveyed to every battlefield on the front lines. Everyone was somewhat tense. Especially the Ebat Civilization, which was already in a terrible state. Do we really need to probe now? Casino looked at the human envoy in front of him, filled with an aura of wild fury. This was not intentional pressure on the envoy from Human Civilization but a result of the intensity of recent battles. Go to ????????????????????.co However, it also expressed a certain dissatisfaction. Ever since the Dimensional Creatures erupted suddenly, the Ebat Civilization had suffered heavy losses, and whats worse, they suffered the most! If another unforeseen event occurred, they were clearly the most at risk. This is not a discussion, but a notification. The envoy sent by Human Civilization was only a Level 29 Chosen One, but facing a demon race powerhouse with a Golden Legendary Talent and a fierce, raging demeanor, he remained neither humble nor arrogant. He merely stated calmly, We cannot keep waiting passively for the enemy to make moves; moreover, this time, there were as many as a hundred Fourth Stage Dimensional Creatures gathered together. They are the most advantageous minions of the Ancient Gods and have shown a pattern of behavior that warrants vigilance. You should feel fortunate that, among the camps of the Civilization Trial, we have our great Emperor. Casino glanced at the mark on the back of the envoys hand that seemed to be faintly glowing and said nothing more. However, if one were familiar with him, they could easily discern. The rage in his heart was building up. Even in the strongest moments of the Divine Race, the Demon Race had never been so disregarded! Yes, disregarded. From the initial refusal of their approach to the alliance with other civilizations for their exclusion, and now, overlooking their risks and forcefully proceeding with the probing, it was all a show of disregard! Yet, they indeed lacked the power to resist. Opportunity! You best not give me an opportunity! Casino suppressed his anger. After about ten days of preparation, Shen Hao temporarily withdrew his scattered forces, and the fighting on the front lines began to slow down. Other civilizations maximized their vigilance and even increased significant reinforcements from their respective mother planets. That included the Ebat Civilization as well. Then, they kept a close watch on Dimensional Space. At the same time, Shen Hao also entered Dimensional Space for the first time! This place was indeed a unique space, where the laws were incredibly chaotic, tangled like a knotted mess of yarn. But within the chaos, there was a tendency, a trend toward developing order. This was hard to perceive in the Material Universe. One could only feel it by truly entering the center of chaos. Even the moment he entered, Shen Hao had a new realization. He understood why those powerful Dimensional Creatures were asleep! They are sorting out the laws! Shen Hao narrowed his eyes slightly. Meticulously sensing those nodes that vaguely revealed order. Transformation, Soul, Energy, Nature. These four were the clearest. Shen Hao could vaguely sense the origin; it was an instantiation of laws and a convergence of spiritual energy. Four awakened Ancient Gods! Shen Hao slowly exhaled. Just this piece of intelligence alone made this tentative investigation worthwhile. Already, four Ancient Gods had awakened, each occupying a law! Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If this trend continued, in just a few more cycles of reincarnation, these Ancient Gods would truly merge with the laws and become the primordial gods of laws in this universe. At that time, most of the chaos would dissipate, primitive spiritual energy would transform into a more mystical force, and all Spiritual Ability Talents would become blessings from the divine. But what would exist in the universe then would no longer be the intelligent life known today. The Ancient Gods would create primitive humans according to their liking. Theres no right or wrong, its just a struggle! Shen Hao suddenly had an epiphany. He had always seen the Ancient Gods as evil destroying civilization, but to the Ancient Gods, the current civilization is just the dross beneath chaos; the true prosperity lies in the future. So, how should Human Civilization survive this trial? Shen Haos gaze, passing through the chaotic spatial laws of the Dimension Space, focused on the several hundred Dimensional Creatures gathered together. In appearance, they were a mass of indescribable things, without a definite shape, tendrils, or countless eyes, because these Dimensional Creatures served the souls of Ancient Gods; this was the most concrete form of a soul. And he quickly set his eyes on one of them. He had found a familiar sense. Levent Murmuring this name in his heart, he looked at Levent, who was under a sealed state. Then he finally realized. In an instant, with the help of the aberrant Dimensional Creature, Levent had split his soul into two parts; one part remained within his body while the other had become a powerful Dimensional Creature. So, it seemed as if Levent had been sealed, but in reality, the other part of Levent, already in the position of an Ancient Soul Gods favored in the Dimension Space, had rallied such a multitude of powerful Dimensional Creatures. No wonder, Dimensional Creatures that had always been indifferent to every twist and turn of the Material Universe suddenly gathered together, cooperating to employ mystical Spiritual Ability Magic Techniques. Spiritual Ability differentiation, signifying new changes in the Spiritual Ability Law, might just be why Levent has attracted the Ancient Soul Gods attention, Shen Hao even figured out more. If he were the Spiritual Ability Ancient God, upon discovering such a powerful change born from chaos, he too would take delight in paying attention. Attempting to discern the specific laws. Therefore, they cannot move against Levent. At the very least, they cant kill or snatch him away. Otherwise, the Ancient Soul God would definitely intervenethis might have already touched upon Its core interests. But what about the other Dimensional Creatures? Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, and the next moment, his figure instantly arrived among the group of Dimensional Creatures. Expel! The Dominator Domain unfolded, and the chaotic laws manifested swiftly within the Dominator Domain, brought under control, dominated, and then, expulsion began! All those in the Material Universe who were closely observing the changes saw clearly as one mighty Dimensional Creature after another raced out from the Dimension Space! They were all Level-19 Dimensional Creatures that had reached the Fourth Stage! But at this moment, their behavior was as though something terrifying was chasing them; even when faced with an imminent massive army, they had no impulse to consume but instead fled in horror! Is this the doing of the Human Emperor? Many were somewhat shaken. Clearly, such a turn of events had occurred right after Human Civilization announced that their Emperor would take action, so there could only be one answer. And what shocked them more was that these Dimensional Creatures didnt return to Dimension Space! Yes, they were fleeing, but only within the Material Universe! The first probe is a success, Shen Hao did not take further action but instead took time to feel the changes in the laws. The Ancient Gods, not a hint of movement. Chapter 310 - 284: Powerful Ranking Rewards! Chapter 310: Chapter 284: Powerful Ranking Rewards! Shen Hao was most familiar with the type of all laws, and that was undoubtedly space. After all, he had obtained the Emperors Scepter when he was just over 10 levels. The space power it contained had been used by him multiple times. Luckily, in this universe, no corresponding Ancient God had been born for the spatial laws. Because the spatial laws in this universe were extremely chaotic. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Otherwise, there wouldnt be the existence of Dimension Space. ... This had given Shen Hao an opportunity. The moment his domain unfolded, he altered the Spiritual Ability Rules on the body of the dimensional creatures, expelling them from the dimension space, and prohibiting their return! The outcome was successful. The Ancient Gods, still in a state of chaos, didnt care about anything outside their own domain! Next step, Shen Haos figure also reached the Material Universe in the next instant. Then, the Dominator pressure was fully unleashed! Go to ????????????????????.co In that instant, the Dominator Star Domain in the starry sky shone brilliantly; anyone who looked up at these few stars could see an immense figure! Sitting high on the throne, scepter in hand, an enormous temple appeared alongside him! This was Shen Hao fully armed, firepower blazing! The dimensional creatures targeted by him, even if they were of the Extraordinary Fourth Level, could only disintegrate into nothingness amid wails, without the slightest power to resist. Then came the second, the third An unprecedented slaughter unfolded in the Material Universe, before the eyes of everyone! Accompanied by a crazy increase in Human Civilizations performance value! Under the vast gap brought by the Extraordinary Tier, the points earned from killing a Third Stage dimensional creature were equivalent to slaughtering thousands, or even nearly ten thousand, top Third Stage dimensional creatures! All the more so since it was Shen Hao who took action personally. Plenary points! Five times the cheat! The Ancient Gods, no movement? Ji Tian muttered as he watched the scene, seemingly incredulous. But when he saw the massive high-quality Spiritual Energy formed by the fall of those dimensional creatures swallowed up by a huge gourd, he seemed to vaguely understand. If they had fallen within the dimension space, such huge fluctuations in Spiritual Energy could have attracted the attention of the Ancient Gods. But the Material Universe was different! The Ancient Gods didnt care at all about any changes in the Material Universe! And indeed, that was the case. After Shen Hao struck down the first one, he knew that his prediction was right. These ordinary dimensional creatures were entirely different from Favoured ones like Levent. At least acting within the Material Universe carried no risk. Free points! Shen Hao was ruthless! Even to the point where Ji Tian and others looked on with envy. Points, resources, performance value! But they could only feel envious and didnt dare to make the slightest move. Everyone could see Shen Haos absolute dominance at the Fourth Stage level. Absolutely invincible! No matter what level those dimensional creatures were or what kind of Spiritual Ability Talent they had, under that avatar that seemed like a Cosmic Sovereign, they had no power to resist, not even for an instant! Obviously, if they were the enemy, it would be the same. This was the absolute Chosen One! Even Casino, who still hoped to find an opportunity to plunder the many strong foundations of Human Civilization, was silent at this moment, repressing all emotions. The once bloodthirsty and violent Demon King had to be compliant now! The entire Ebat Civilization might be stronger than Human Civilization, but they, the so-called strong ones, were completely suppressed by the Human Emperor alone. Just moments later, hundreds of incredibly powerful dimensional creatures were all dealt with by Shen Hao, leaving only Levents splintered soul remaining! Seal! Shen Hao stretched out his hand, and in the vast universe, infinite Spiritual Power almost turned into a substantial giant hand, grabbing the last of Levent in his palm! Although they were of the same tier, it was like an adult pinching an insect. Simple. Watching this made many people tremble with apprehension. But for Shen Hao, the last step of the test was complete! The Ancient God only cares about his unique Extraordinary Law, not his state! Within Shen Haos seal, he left an opening. An opening that could maintain a connection with Dimension Space. This allowed the Ancient God to still observe Levents soul. As long as you dont touch the Ancient Gods cake, its relatively safe. Shen Hao got the answer he was probing for, and after the start of this trial, he finally somewhat relaxed the tension in his heart. However, this was also within expectations. The difficulty of the previous two trials had both increased gradually. The Civilization Trial, no matter how problematic, should have a baseline. If the Ancient Gods would really act at will, then such a trial would be meaningless, with all Trial Civilizations being nothing more than ants that could be crushed at any time! Just as stated in the Basic Information Library. This trial was not about defeating the Ancient Gods. It was about safely getting through the period when the Ancient Gods were active, keeping the entire civilization alive until the next slumber! The crisis of the Justice Federation is temporarily resolved, Shen Haos voice appeared in Dong Gongs mind, The final tasks belong to the troops. Understood, Dong Gong replied. Then he swiftly got into action. The offensive of the Human Civilization troops suddenly became fierce, like hungry wolves, fiercely pouncing on the remaining Mutants. Chapter 311 - 284: Powerful Ranking Rewards!_2 Chapter 311: Chapter 284: Powerful Ranking Rewards!_2 ` Including the numerous demons of the Ebat Civilization. Heaps of points crazily surged into the hands of Human Civilization. In face of this situation, many Trial Civilizations didnt dare to utter a word. Even after resolving their own crises, they didnt dare to step forward and compete. Even the Ebat Civilization itself had to make way! ... Under such circumstances, even though the army of Human Civilization was limited in number, the harvest was still immense! The performance value even reached more than fifteen times that of the second-ranked! This meant that, with merely four billion troops, Human Civilization acquired more points than the Great Wilderness Civilization did with three hundred billion soldiers! Finally, when the first Ranking Reward Hack notification arrived, the Level 32 Mall officially opened! Next time, Ill choose the VIP product hack! Shen Hao, looking at the increasing Store Level, made a decision. This hack ensured that one slot in the VIP store would always refresh with the lowest probability products, and it was one that yielded greater benefits the earlier it was activated. Go to ????????????????????.co Plus, the higher the Store Level, the larger the harvest. As the third hack choice, it was already not bad. However, whats more important right now was the ranking settlement! No one knew the timing of the ranking settlement; only Shen Hao was clear that this was the time when the Justice Federation would have been destroyed. It was as if they had survived a momentous event in fate. The notification of the ranking settlement arrived abruptly! All Chosen Ones received the notice at the same time. Shen Hao was also looking at the message popping up on his Chosen One page. [Your civilization has obtained first place in this first Civilization Trial ranking settlement.] [As the Chosen One with the highest contribution value in your civilization, you will make the reward selection for your civilization.] [Please choose any three from the following three rewards.] [1, Guardian Temple] [2, Dream World] [3, Accelerated Secret Realm] Still three rewards? Shen Haos eyes widened slightly as he looked at the three rewards that appeared, feeling not disappointment but a great surprise! It was clear that this trial was on a much higher level than the last one! Even the trial itself underwent a huge change. No longer arranged by the Civilization Trial, but instead a native challenge from this universe! If you consider the Civilization Trial as a game, then this trial was akin to moving beyond the newbie stage and entering a new phase. Therefore, the level of the ranking rewards would inevitably change. Otherwise, competing for ranking rewards in such a precarious situation would be more costly than beneficial. The rewards must either increase in Quality or Level, their value absolutely far surpassing the previous ones! Choosing the Ranking Reward Hack first was undoubtedly the right choice. With a bit of anticipation, Shen Hao examined the details of each reward. Merely the first one already brought a huge surprise to his heart. Mythical! This time, the reward was of Mythical quality! [Name: Guardian Temple] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 31 (50)] [There are five in total, capable of forming a powerful barrier spread across the globe, targeting invasions by Extraordinary Power, including but not limited to status invasions.] [Note: Strong defenses are often breached from within!] A defensive Mythical grade reward! Shen Hao looked at the content of this first reward, and a wave of excitement inevitably surged through his heart. Although he was unsure if the thirty-one level Guardian Temple could withstand the invasion of Ancient Gods of at least level forty-one. But clearly, with this Mythical grade Civilization Reward, the Human Mother Planet was no longer helpless against the Ancient Gods! This was of paramount importance! Shen Hao himself wasnt very fearful of the Ancient Gods; even with the vast level disparity, he was confident in his survival with the many trump cards up his sleeve, especially with a higher status. The only concern was the Mother Planet, the rest of Human Civilization apart from him! ` Now that I have this mythical defensive reward of legendary quality, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. If only my level were a bit higher, I probably could easily pass this trial, Shen Hao also recognized the significance of this ranking reward. A normal civilization, even offering just one choice out of three, could reverse its situation and change its fate. But he was able to take all three powerful rewards into his own hands! A hack, its indeed a hack. Shen Hao looked at the second reward. [Name: Dream World] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 30 (50)] [A dream space that spans an entire planet, with its own set of laws, capable of generating endless resources, treasures, and equipment. The transition between reality and illusion exists, along with certain dangers, but overcoming these dangers will lead to rewards, and death within the Dream World will only result in a weakened spirit.] [Note 1: Everything in the Dream World originates from the cognitive actualization of intelligent life on the planet under the rules of the Dream World.] [Note 2: The origin power of the Dream World comes from the planet, and its level cannot exceed the concentration of the planets Extraordinary Elements.] [Note 3: Those whose level exceeds the Dream Worlds level cannot enter.] [Note 4: Those with weakened spirits cannot enter until they have recovered.] This award Shen Hao carefully read every word in the description, his eyes shining slightly. Although he had known that some marvels within the ranking rewards existed within the confines of a planet, such as the previous Life Element, this award still somewhat exceeded Shen Haos expectations. To create a Dream World that covers an entire planet, yet isnt merely an empty dreamwhere all equipment, resources, and treasures can become real! This is essentially a growth sanctuary that combines resources, military training, cultivation, and more! And from the first note, the contents of this equipment are actually related to peoples cognition. It will definitely align with the Extraordinary System of the entire civilization! It could benefit the entire civilization! Just this alone could have a far greater impact than many of the foundations obtained during the last trial! You can only say that, worthy of the Red Mythical Quality, it could create a dazzling Extraordinary Civilization in any universe. More importantly, this is exactly what Human Civilization urgently needs. As the trials progress, the disadvantages of Human Civilization compared to the other Trial Civilizations will become increasingly prominent. It is the contradiction between the powerful potential brought about by hacks and the lack of development time resulting in insufficient strength. And awards that can rapidly increase strength and accelerate the growth of an entire civilization are needed in abundance! With this, development can be further accelerated, Shen Hao looked at the last reward, his heart pounding once again, What about this Accelerated Secret Realm then? Just the literal meaning was enough to make Shen Hao incredibly expectant! What is Human Civilization most lacking right now? Time! Without using his Talent to control his emotions, he even felt somewhat nervous. Then, he checked out this award. [Name: Accelerated Secret Realm] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 30 (50)] [Provides an extensively vast enclosed Secret Realm under the powerful influence of the Law of Time, where time flow will be stably accelerated.] [Note 1: The Accelerated Secret Realm draws power from the Origin Power of the planet, therefore, its level is the same as the planets Extraordinary Element Level.] [Note 2: The acceleration rate and the size of the Secret Realm are only related to the level.] [Note 3: Those whose level exceeds the Accelerated Secret Realms level cannot enter.] It really is a time-related award! His guess had been confirmed, and Shen Hao even laughed joyously in Lingxiao Palace. This award could also greatly make up for the developmental issues of Human Civilization! The population number, the digestion of store technology, the cultivation of various resources, the training of all kinds of talent All these things require time! S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Especially population and the assimilation of technology, there are simply no shortcuts. Among the civilizations participating in this Trial, which one doesnt have tens of billions or even hundreds of billions in population? Shen Hao could be certain. This ranking reward was not only extremely rich but also highly targeted! Chapter 312 - 285: A Feast for All People! Chapter 312: Chapter 285: A Feast for All People! If Shen Hao had had no hack and had to choose one out of three, it would have been an extremely agonizing decision. The [Guardian Temple] could greatly increase the safety of human civilization in this trial, no need to worry about being casually crushed to death by ancient gods, and even, if one did not care about grinding for points or competing for rankings and chose instead to hunker down, there was a not low probability of muddling through this trial. It was a great security guarantee. [Dream World] provided an opportunity for growth for all people! It would unfold a grand feast for the home front! Even those with average talent and abilities could enter the Dream World and compete for their own fortunes! It would greatly accelerate the development of geniuses and elites, offering abundant resources, equipment, saving points. ... The [Accelerated Secret Realm], need not be mentioned further, this reward could be said to greatly enhance the efficiency of human civilization in compensating for weaknesses and catching up in areas where it is lacking. To choose one out of three, how to choose? Thankfully, the Ranking Reward Hack was activated in advance, otherwise missing out on two red Mythical Civilization Rewards would have been an immense loss. However, with these three Mythical Civilization Rewards, Shen Haos confidence in this trial grew steadily. Having already experienced two trials, Shen Hao was naturally clear on the ways human civilization relied on growth within the trials to resist them. On one hand was the accelerated growth under the hack, and on the other, the rewards obtained during the trial process. Go to ????????????????????.co One might say that the very purpose of the ranking reward was to give civilizations a sliver of hope, to create miracles. While human civilization already had hope, they still firmly seized threefold miracles, and the increase in strength was imaginable. Quickly assimilate the rewards from this time! Shen Hao decisively initiated actions. The moment Dream World was claimed, it directly integrated into the planetary rules. As the Human Emperor, Shen Hao could clearly feel the changes in the Mother Planet, a very unique and extremely complete set of Extraordinary Rules. Just like the previous Heavenly Tribulation, and clearly even more powerful. From now on, every intelligent life form on the Mother Planet could enter the Dream World! Moreover, Shen Hao also felt he had authority. Although his level had already surpassed that of the Dream World, preventing him from entering directly, he could manage Dream World just like with Heavenly Tribulation, as the most powerful Chosen One in the civilization. For example, restricting some people from entering, or adjusting the difficulty of the Dream World. Especially the latter. If the difficulty of Dream World were set to the maximum, then the rewards that could be obtained would also become more abundant. But as a consequence, more Extraordinary Elements would be drawn from the essence of the planet. By now, Shen Hao had a deeper understanding in this area. The total amount of Extraordinary Elements that a planet could give birth to is limited, not infinite. This is closely related to the various foundations of the planet itself. For example, take Level 30 Extraordinary Elements; if the planet is larger, it has a greater essence content, and likewise, if the planet has a greater number of Transcendents with stronger abilities, or has foundations such as Life Element, World Tree, Heavenly Tribulation, these can increase the planets essence. The advantages therein need to be contested for by human civilization. However, there is no worry of a shortcoming in essence just yet, as the growth rate of human civilization actually has not kept up with the accumulation speed of the planets foundations. In this situation, Shen Hao directly raised the difficulty of the Dream World to the maximum! He believed that under the many foundations of civilization, participants within the Civilization System would not fear the highest level of difficulty, and would rapidly grow with the help of many rewards. At the same time, the Guardian Temple and Accelerated Secret Realm were also quickly put in place. Theres not much to say about the Guardian Temple. Having felt it out a bit, Shen Hao could only say its power exceeded some expectations. The barrier it established was an extremely Mystical dimensional barrier. It was as if it placed the entire Human Mother Planet in a new dimension, directly separated from outside elements on a Transcendent foundational level. Just like Shen Haos Eternal Divine Kingdom! This thing existed directly within Shen Haos Divine Soul; if an outsider wanted to invade, it would be impossible without defeating, or even killing Shen Hao. It can only be said, it was worthy of a Mythical level. Maybe the levels arent high enough now, but the order is still astonishingly high. Unless there is a nearly Level 50 existence among the ancient gods, they would absolutely not be able to easily break through the barrier established by the Guardian Temple, Shen Hao was incredibly satisfied with this effect. However, the Accelerated Secret Realm did make Shen Hao slightly disappointed. It was nothing else; the space was smaller than expected. The Level 30 Accelerated Secret Realm could only accelerate time ninefold, and its area was about half of the Eastern Country at its inception. Although it was not small, for human civilization, which was continuously expanding, it was still a bit too small. It was impossible for all people to enter. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even the new generation could not all enter. So, selections had to be made. After Shen Hao chose the location for the Accelerated Secret Realm, he also instructed the Global Unified Association to quickly formulate a comprehensive plan. Then, make the reward content public to all people! After all, it was impossible to hide such information, and even without disclosing the red Mythical quality, the powerful effects of the rewards still triggered a public celebration! Chapter 313 - 285: A Feast for All People! _2 Chapter 313: Chapter 285: A Feast for All People! _2 Everyone had been anticipating the first ranking rewards settlement. In fact, their expectations were not disappointed! The whole network had already gone crazy. The Dream World, thats my chance! So excited, I was about to give up on the Extraordinary Path! Guardian Temple, is there hope to resist the Ancient Gods? ... Finally, I can fight outside with peace of mind; Ive always been worried about our Mother Planet being exposed. Time acceleration is the Divine Artifact! If only we had this reward before, five years into forty-five years! What limits our development isnt just time, but also the Store Level, Extraordinary Elementsthough indeed, they make up for our shortcomings. I still think the Dream World is the best; time acceleration isnt something everyone can enjoy. This carnival-like excitement remained high and lasted much longer than any previous time, even more intensely. Go to ????????????????????.co However, there were also some who were more sober. These rewards, although powerful, all had certain limitations. The Guardian Temple was simply defensive and could possibly be broken, and as some had said, Human Civilizations development speed wasnt just limited by time. Otherwise, could Human Civilization just recall all soldiers and huddle up for development, using one year as nine years? Of course not. The development brought about by time was only more balanced, more comprehensive, filling the gaps, but the strength Human Civilization grew in the past five and a half years might not surpass what it achieved in the half year since the Civilization Trial began! The answer lay in the Store Level and points! Without a higher Store Level, Human Civilization, once developed to a certain extent, had to research and learn on its own. But with a higher Store Level, it was as if a strong hand was pulling Human Civilization forward at a run. This is why Shen Haos five and a half years of cultivation only brought him to Level 29, but the trial, starting less than half a year ago, directly advanced him from Level 29 to Level 31! The army still needs to be deployed, even more so! This was the unanimous conclusion obtained after discussions between Shen Hao and the Global United Front. The Guardian Temple provided a safer environment for the Mother Planet, so the number of soldiers stationed there could be significantly reduced. All the reserve forces could be deployed! Further improving the efficiency of accumulating points. As for time acceleration, it could temporarily only be used to accelerate production, cultivate the new generation, and accelerate the assimilation of high-level Store technologies. However, for the ordinary people who still made up the majority of civilization, the real excitement lay in the Dream World! Just as some had said, the Dream World is truly a feast for all people! As soon as the top layer publicized the ranking rewards, some people couldnt wait to enter the Dream World. Especially those with poor Talents and insufficient strength. The Jiang Jiayi family was typical of such people. He was over forty and had a pair of children in their twenties, but compared to the dazzling twins Cui Yuting and Cui Yujie, his childrens Talents on the Extraordinary Path were exceedingly ordinary. They couldnt even pass the college entrance exam two years ago. They were even filtered out during the military enlistment tests. Originally, they had accepted their fate; although the children were upset, they could only accept reality and under Fioras arrangement, they entered a Spiritual Medicine Plantation to become logistics personnel. They thought that this would be their life, hiding behind the scenes as one great fighter after another engaged in the front lines of the Civilization Trial, getting stronger until they reached the end of their lifespan, or dying powerlessly when disaster struck their refuge. But after seeing the news about the Dream World, their hearts, which had grown silent under the disparities of reality, bubbled with excitement once again! Even Jiang Jiayi, this little old man in his forties, felt the same! This is our chance, but seizing such an opportunity requires more than just fervor, Jiang Jiayi said as he looked at his children, initiating a solemn family meeting. These are some experiences I gathered from the internet, and the most important is the first oneThe longer you stay in the Dream World, the more beneficial it is. Even if you gain nothing, your soul will be nourished. Conversely, if you die, your spirits will be dampened. Not only would it take a whole day to recover, but it might also affect the efficiency of your cultivation in reality! So you mean, Jiang Ran, Jiang Jiayis eldest son, said with fiery eyes and taking notes seriously, acquiring treasures and hunting Monsters are not the most important; the essential thing is to survive in the Dream World? Exactly! said Jiang Xin, Jiang Jiayis daughter, clenching her fist tightly. I think so too. Some people rush into the Dream World frantically searching for treasures and hunting Monsters and end up dying immediately, gaining nothing and even impeding their cultivation. Thats exactly right. Jiang Jiayi said, his face beaming with pride as he looked at his children. Before this, the merit of the Extraordinary Path depended either on Talent or resources. They had neither. But in reality, apart from these two, Jiang Jiayi believed his children lacked nothing! Mentality, intellect, personality, diligence These elements could also make a person excellent but were completely overshadowed by the importance of Talent and resources in the past. Now, however, the Dream World presented a brand new opportunity! S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An opportunity that depended not only on Talent and resources but also on comprehensive ability and even luck! We too can become stronger and immortal! We can fight on the front lines of the Civilization Trial, gain respect, walk down the Extraordinary Path and even become Chosen Ones, become successes of the Trial Era! This type of outcry was not only in the hearts of Jiang Jiayis family but also in the hearts of countless others. On just the first day, almost everyone over fifteen, eligible to embark on the Extraordinary Path, entered the Dream World! Shen Hao saw it very clearly. Among them, some performed terribly in all aspects, and some had mediocre performances but were still able to use the Dream World to accelerate their growth or increase their income. There were even some whose performances astounded Shen Hao! This made him realize that the Dream World was also a vast Civilization Education Base. Weak Talent actually didnt matter much. Not to mention the various resources that could enhance Talent, just one Chosen One slot could directly initiate the path to becoming a God! But in the past, selecting all capable individuals from the vast masses was difficult! Selection relied on Talent because it was easiest to identify excellent Talent. However, the emergence of the Dream World now provided a stage where everyone had the chance to excel, to stand out! Without a doubt, this was a more comprehensive screening. More importantly, it concerned the spirit and vitality of the entire civilization! During the past five-and-a-half years of development, a new class had emerged within the civilization, even more stable than the previous classes. The existence of Talent acted like a chasm that couldnt simply be crossed by hard work, leading to a passive mentality among the lower and middle classes of the civilization. This was a problem inherent in the development of the new era. Shen Hao and the Global United Front could originally only soothe this with various incentives and propaganda. But now, the appearance of the Dream World had shattered the original class barriers. It had once again mobilized the enthusiasm of the entire civilization. In just this respect, the help it provided was even greater than the other two rewards! The developmental potential of Human Civilization has surged once again, Shen Hao exclaimed inwardly, filled with great joy. Chapter 314 - 286: Personal Ranking Rewards Chapter 314: Chapter 286: Personal Ranking Rewards From Shen Haos perspective, every growth in the foundation of human civilization was a cause for joy. This was also the greatest gain after joining the Civilization Trial. In just over six years, the changes in human civilization were so dramatic they far exceeded the past, as if there was always a new surprise waiting, even during the five and a half years of peaceful development. However, apart from the Guardian Temple, the other two foundations could not be converted into specific strength in a short time. After spending some time looking at the changes brought about by the rewards within the civilization, Shen Hao turned his attention back to the panel. The personal ranking rewards were equally anticipated! ... [In the first ranking settlement of this trial, you have achieved first place on the Chosen One leaderboard] [You can choose three of the following rewards] [1, Custom-made Mythical Legend Level Profession Equipment X2] [2, Mythical Legend Level Ability Ball Experience Pack X100] [3, Mythical Legend Level Contract Summon X1] Two Mythical Level Profession Equipment, a Mythical Experience Pack, and a Mythical Familiar! Although Shen Hao had anticipated this, he still felt quite delighted looking at these uniformly Mythical rewards. Go to ????????????????????.co Theres no need to elaborate on the profession equipment, its power had already been evident, the Emperors Throne and Emperors Scepter, were incredibly powerful equipment that Shen Hao continuously used. And the Mythical Ability Ball Experience Pack was also very important. Shen Haos ability level had always been nurtured, with the aid of the Ability Ball Furnace External, he had acquired a vast amount of Golden Legendary Ability Balls, maintaining a very high level of all different Golden Legendary abilities. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was a part of his formidable strength; even if another possessor of a Mythical Talent came along, they would still fall far short in terms of other foundational strengths and capabilities. But those two Mythical abilities were not so easy to enhance. If there were sufficient Mythical abilities, it would be a pity to use them for nourishment. Now, that problem was solved. The Great Sun Principle could be set aside, strong as it was, currently there were hardly any enemies that needed Shen Hao to use this ability, but the Eternal Heaven involved the strength of human Heroic Spirits, who could play a huge role on the front lines when necessary. And finally, the Mythical Familiar! Erin Ellie, to this day, remained the strongest in human civilization apart from Shen Hao, barely a step away from the Fourth Stage, and even about to break through, and she was just a Golden Legendary Familiar! The strength and potential of a Mythical Familiar go without saying! Start with the equipment! Shen Hao directly took the two pieces of Mythical Equipment. Like before, there was an option for customized filtering. For the first piece, Shen Hao chose armor. On one hand, this was indeed a weak point, and on the other hand, it was also to prepare for combating Ancient Gods! Accompanied by a red sacred light dissipating, a set of armor, blazing with golden light and filled with the Emperors suppression, appeared before him. [Name: Emperors Armor] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 31 (60)] [A powerful war armor infused with the Emperors Professional Law Power. Its strength lies not only in its unmatched defense but also in its symbolic significance; the associated defense laws have been deeply integrated into the Emperors profession, benefiting the entire civilization.] [Note: New powers will emerge as the level increases] This description is a bit vague, Shen Hao said. He wasnt surprised by the appearance of armor-type equipment, as he had chosen defensive type himself. However, the description of its deep integration with the Emperors Professional Law Power did perplex Shen Hao. But no matter. Since it was customized profession equipment, all he needed to do was wear it, and he would naturally understand. The next moment, a golden armor appeared layer by layer on Shen Hao, seemingly enhancing the Dominator pressure he emanated. The defensive power was indeed astonishing. This was because the armor contained an immensely powerful Original Principle! If brought to the mythology of the Eastern Country, it would also be considered an Innate Treasure! Yet, compared to its own function, what astonished Shen Hao even more was its additional ability. This powerful defensive law could directly be applied anywhere! Just as the words implied. Even the most ordinary piece of clothing, upon praying to Shen Hao and receiving his blessing, could become a defensive treasure! Of course, even if the material could not withstand strong defenses, this was still extremely powerful! This kind of blessing, not conflicting with the equipments own defensive abilities, was an additional power. This meant that many defensive items for human warriors, even the defenses of spaceships, cities, and facilities all of these would gain an additional layer of Red Mythical measures! Quite astonishing, Shen Hao admitted in astonishment. Is this still an individuals Red Mythical reward? It wouldnt be an exaggeration to say its a reward for the entire civilization. Keep in mind, personal rewards, normally speaking, couldnt be compared in value to civilization rewards. However, the[Emperor]profession itself highly links the individual and civilization, so its not strange that its profession-exclusive equipment would have these characteristics. Its almost like adding a War Armor Divine Office,'' Shen Hao finally concluded. He then looked at the second piece of equipment. This time, he chose attack! With defense taken care of, naturally, there needed to be attack. Perhaps it was unnecessary before, but now, the threat of Ancient Gods couldnt be ignored. The result appeared quickly, a new piece of Mythical Equipment appeared before him! This was a sword, a double-edged sword. Its body was no longer the dazzling golden color but exhibited an ancient temperament, yet it still bore immense suppression. It obviously belonged to the[Emperor]profession set, and more importantly, Shen Hao could vividly feel its powernot the sharp Sword Intent, but a supreme authority! Rather than being used to slash people, it seemed more suited to command others to die! Shen Hao looked at the systems description. [Name: Emperors Sword] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 31 (60)] The manifestation of the Emperors supreme power, when it appears, signifies the Emperors absolute authority, executing all who defy. Note 1: Possesses the characteristic of ignoring level differences, with a probability of instant kill. Note 2: Against those of a lower status, the probability of execution increases. Note 3: Instant death blocking methods of lower than Mythical quality will be ineffective. Shen Hao focused on the three notes, especially the first one. This equipment actually has instant death characteristics? Although Shen Hao was not a skilled gamer before, he understood what such a characteristic meant. Ignoring level differences meant that with this equipment, there was a chance of directly killing an Ancient God! Never mind how low the probability was; there was still such a possibility! Truly an equipment meant for killing, Shen Hao was very satisfied with this treasure sword. Moreover, he discovered that this weapon was not only effective against living beings. It could also work on inanimate objects. Could it possibly also work on concepts? For example, a specific species, or a particular type of power! If that were true, then the quality of this Mythical equipment would be too powerful, even more so than the recently obtained Emperors Armor. However, both pieces of equipment were worthy of the Red Mythical quality. In comparison, Emperors Throne and Emperors Scepter were clearly outclassed. They were merely still useful. Only the last Mythical Level Contractor remains, Shen Hao said with anticipation and proceeded with the summoning. Human civilization was currently lacking in strong warriors besides Shen Hao. It couldnt always give the impression of relying on one person, as that could diminish other civilizations awe and potentially lead to trouble. The strength of one individual could not always prevail in the Civilization Trial. With the emergence of a red glow, a figure slowly emerged from the light. It was an old man dressed in ancient attire. With hair as white as a cranes but with a youthful appearance, he had a transcendent aura as if he could ascend with the wind at any momenta truly Immortal charisma. I am Gan Yuan; Ive seen Your Majesty, the old man who called himself Gan Yuan bowed respectfully to Shen Hao, displaying a deftness in his every move that perfectly balanced awe and respect, leaving no room for dislike. Do you know of my profession? Shen Hao found it strange to be addressed as Your Majesty at their first meeting. Not at all, Gan Yuan said with a light chuckle, Its just that Your Majestys authority shines bright, and your fortune is like a dragon, truly the makings of an Immortal Emperor. I see. Shen Hao nodded slightly, then directly checked the systems introduction. Name: Gan Yuan Quality: Red Myth Level: 31 (58) From a cultivation civilization, a Primordial Great Immortal specializing in pills and equipment, but also remarkable in combat; astute and wise, with comprehensive ability, profoundly engaged along with the path of cultivation. Note 1: A versatile contractor but still very powerful. This introduction Shen Hao was somewhat speechless as it was indeed hard to articulate compared to the high-status figures he initially imagined. But the Level 58 was enough to denote his strength. Moreover, being rated as Red Myth indicated that he also possessed at least a Golden Legendary Talent. Shen Hao briefly sensed through the contract and was slightly surprised. Because this Talent was surprisingly of the Creation type. Strictly speaking, it was somewhat similar to Chen Sihui. No wonder he specialized in pills and equipment. With the descriptor astute, could he be similar to Gold Star Taibai or Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad? However, that was just a thought, as it was impossible for such characters to be summoned at the current level. An advisor-type contractor wasnt bad either. Dong Gong. Shen Hao directly brought Dong Gong, explain the current state of civilization to him. Yes, Dong Gong knew that a Red Mythical level contractor had arrived. His look of anticipation when he saw Gan Yuan was evident. After all, no one hoped against having more strong warriors within human civilization. Gan Yuan did not say much but smiled respectfully and retreated, his manners meticulous, starkly apparent compared to Erin Ellies first arrival. Shen Hao, too, hoped he would bring some surprises. As for now, he shifted his gaze back to the Universe. On this day, the Universe was rather calm, as after all, every civilization might be digesting the outcome of the first ranking reward settlement. Shen Hao quickly received some intelligence. The Great Wilderness Civilization, ranked second in the civilization leaderboard, obtained a choice of three rewards from seven options this time. Choosing three out of seven Golden Legendary legacies, their reward was indisputably rich compared to the rewards human civilization received in the last trial. However, when compared to Mythical rewards, it was still far lacking, let alone three Mythical items. As for the Ebat Civilization, which suffered significant losses but still ranked third, they received two Golden Legendary rewards. It wasnt too different. Shen Hao no longer concerned himself with the specific contents of their legacies. Instead, he turned his attention to the Ranking Reward Hack. After this settlement, the timing for the next ranking reward calculation also appeared once again. It was again thirteen human months from now! From his previous experience, Shen Hao already knew what this date impliedit was the moment for the next significant event! Chapter 315 - 287: Kneeling Down, the Clouds Part and the Sun Emerges! Chapter 315: Chapter 287: Kneeling Down, the Clouds Part and the Sun Emerges! ` For over a year. For Human Civilization, which had been participating in the Civilization Trial for only about six and a half years, that was already a fairly long time. But for the Trial itself, it was far too short. The last milestone was the destruction of the Justice Federation, which meant that just one year and a month later, an event comparable to the destruction of the Justice Federation would occur! Could it be the Company Alliance, or perhaps the Great Wu Sacred Land? Shen Hao pondered. ... The reason he didnt consider the Truth Association was that, although it was powerful, it did not have an overly vast influence. Even if it were destroyed, it wouldnt cause much damage to the universe. Nevertheless, the Apocalypse was indeed intensifying. During this period, Shen Hao, as well as many other powerful civilizations, had focused their attention on the Justice Federation. In reality, apart from the Justice Federation, other medium and small forces, which constituted the majority in terms of population numbers, were also falling at an accelerating rate. Especially forces like the Yodora Kingdom. Go to ????????????????????.co Even hundreds of Dimensional Creatures might not be able to withstand them. It was on these medium and small forces that the true terror of the Apocalypse was fully displayed. Countless civilizations fell overnight, numerous Spiritual Ability Users mutated, embarking on frenzied slaughters, or became Blood Food for Dimensional Creatures, wiped out in a short span of time. Even calling for help was meaningless, leaving planet after planet in ruins. However, to some extent, the appearance of these apocalyptic tragedies was actually more advantageous for the Trial Civilizations. Because it meant an abundance of points. And unlike the troublesome Justice Federation, these medium and small forces werent strong to begin with, and even if they fell or mutated, they were not particularly difficult to deal with individually. Shen Hao even speculated that the original method to clear this Trial was to accumulate points by relying on these fallen medium and small forces first, then survive under the onslaught of the fallen powerful forces with adequate points and ranking rewards, until the Ancient Gods fell into slumber once again. After all, if it wasnt for Shen Hao, a player who was like a cheat, stopping the destruction of the Justice Federation would have been nearly impossible. That would have been a complete Justice Federation that had completely fallen from top to bottom, contaminated through and through. We need to speed up the accumulation of points! Shen Hao thought, narrowing his eyes, But our military strength is too weak. If we really want to compete, we may not be able to out-compete the other civilizations. Thats what happened in the last Justice Federation campaign. Even though Human Civilization secured the first spot in performance value, it was thanks to a double coefficient and a fivefold increase in points! If we talk about points, even with a fivefold increase, it was only slightly higher than those of the other civilizations. Theres no denying it, the number of troops is there for anyone to see. How could the efficiency of four billion troops at earning points compare to those civilizations with hundreds of billions of troops? Regarding this, Shen Hao had a thought. He immediately ordered the Global United Front to translate his idea into a specific proposal. Then, he summoned the envoys of the other five civilizations to the Lingxiao Palace! For these envoys, it was their first time laying eyes on the Chosen One. Indeed, his reputation was well-deserved. Each of them was a Fourth Stage Chosen One, at the very least possessing a Purple Epic Talent, and within their respective civilizations, even throughout the universe, they were Overlord Level powerhouses, immensely powerful. Yet, the moment they stepped into Lingxiao Palace, an indescribable feeling enveloped each one of them. This was not Suppression but a keen intuition of the strong. Their intuition told them clearly that the powers they were proud of were minuscule and insignificant in front of this first Chosen One. It had nothing to do with Level, but rather a more fundamental difference! You all know that my Talent allows me to gain Talents at a rate multiple times higher than yours, Shen Hao began, cutting straight to the point, but Human Civilization has limited military strength. While we can gain points multiple times faster, our efficiency is still constrained by military size. Therefore, I hope to achieve a win-win cooperation with all civilizations. The few chosen to be envoys of their civilizations were very astute. Just from the beginning, they had a rough idea of Shen Haos purpose. One by one, they were somewhat startled. Such grand ambition! Acquiring points multiple times over was already an advantage beyond their imagination, even enabling Human Civilization to take the first spot in the civilization rankings with a mere forty billion troops, and to receive extremely generous rewards. Yet, this Emperor in front of them was not satisfied! What win-win cooperation? He clearly wanted to leverage their power to hoard as many points as possible for himself! However, when Dong Gong stepped forward with a specific proposal, it left the envoys wide-eyed in astonishment. They were to have their troops assist Human Civilization in gaining more points, with all the extra points gained to be converted into concrete resources and then doubled and provided back to them! This meant that if they agreed to the proposal, even though their civilizations might lose the opportunity to raise their Store Level, they could obtain more resources! Whether this was a loss or a profit was not entirely clear yet. However, for Human Civilization, it was a bloodbath of profits, an explosive gain! ` ` They couldnt imagine that if this plan were really implemented, human civilization would accumulate an unimaginable amount of points during this Civilization Trial! Fivefold, how could there be a fivefold increase?! At this moment, each Envoy almost wanted to roar out loud. After all, earning points fivefold was just too exaggerated. If there were a way to report in the Civilization Trial, countless Chosen Ones would definitely report! Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was simply unfair, extremely unreasonable! But reality lay before them, and no matter how envious they were inside, they had to seriously consider this plan. Especially the Cangling Civilization and the other two relatively weaker civilizations. After all, having seen the cruelty of the Civilization Trial and the vast chasm between Legendary and Mythical foundations, they had no choice but to ponder the future of their own civilizations. This time around, they were already incapable of standing at the forefront of resisting the trials. Would they become the weakest among the participating civilizations in the next one? Would they, like the weaker civilizations they had encountered before, meet their demise without the power to resist in the face of brutal trials? Even if not the next time, what about the time after next? Having lost confidence in themselves, for a weak civilization that desired to continue existing, the only lifeline was to follow a stronger civilization! Human civilization was an excellent choice presented before them. On this matter, the various civilizations had actually had discussions for a long time. Firstly, the attitude towards Affiliated Civilizations was very gentle. This point was very important. If it were like the Ebat Civilization, which treated Affiliated Civilizations as breeding grounds for Demons, then no matter how powerful it was, no civilization would willingly follow them. Secondly, the potential of Human Civilization was truly terrifying! Especially the Human Emperor before them! Not to mention anything else, simply attaching themselves to him meant that they too would have access to the terrifying ability of fivefold points! Their own Store Level would become completely insignificant! With such thoughts, some Envoys suddenly realized that if they really intended to become an Affiliated Civilization of human civilization, they had to support this plan! The strength of Human Civilization would become their strength; the Store Level of Human Civilization would become their Store Level; even the points would benefit them too! Rather than calling it a win-win cooperation plan, it was more like a scheme to recruit Affiliated Civilizations! Great Human Emperor, the envoy from the Star Moon Civilization was the first to make a decision, kneeling directly on the ground, Your generosity is as vast and selfless as Mother Earth herself. My Star Moon Civilization is willing to fully support this plan! Indeed, the Star Moon Civilization had already made a decision internally. If possible, to become an Affiliated Civilization of Human Civilization immediately! Although their system was comprehensive, their strength was quite lacking in this Civilization Trial. They already felt somewhat powerless in the last Trial, even more cautious this time, and could hardly imagine the next time. Attaching themselves to Human Civilization was the best choice they could make based on the interests of their civilization! However, the kneeling of the Star Moon Civilizations envoy put the other envoys in a difficult position. The envoy of the Ebat Civilization even wanted to point out the unfair distribution of benefits within this plan and emphasize the disadvantages they faced regarding Store Level. But now, the word generosity from the Star Moon Civilizations envoy had choked back his words. If a consensus couldnt be reached, then such complaints were meaningless. The other civilizations also knew this, but they were equally unable to respond. Especially the Cangling and Elfie Civilizations. Both of these civilizations also harbored thoughts of submitting to Human Civilization, but unlike the Star Moon Civilization, they had not yet made up their minds and were still hesitating. At this moment, they were stiff with tension, even feeling restless in their seats. If they didnt kneel now, would they have no chance later? But if they kneeled now, would they still be able to negotiate for better treatment? They did not have the right to make such a decision! Fortunately, in the next moment, Shen Haos voice rang out. This is of great importance and does not require an immediate decision from you all. You may return and discuss it. Star Moon Envoy, your affection and resolve have been felt, and Human Civilization will never mistreat any loyal partner. You should stay behind after this. Yes! Your humble servant thanks the Emperor! The Star Moon Envoy was incredibly excited by Shen Haos statement. Because the information implied in it could potentially represent a great amount of benefits! More importantly, realizing that Human Civilization indeed planned to accept them, while feeling the majesty of the Human Emperor, gave him an indescribable sense of security. The fivefold points, strength that crushes all Chosen Ones, and the many terrifying foundations of Human Civilization From now on, the Star Moon Civilization could share in all of this! Simply contemplating this was enough to stir excitement within them. Before kneeling, they were filled with trepidation, but after doing so, it was as if the clouds had parted, revealing a clear sky! Chapter 316 - 288: Give Them a Little Shock Chapter 316: Chapter 288: Give Them a Little Shock And the ambassadors of the Cangling Civilization and the Elfie Civilization could understand the excitement of the person standing before them. In their eyes, there was also a hint of envy. However, since they could no longer vie for first place, there was no need to make a resolute decision. After exchanging courtesies, they each hurriedly left to relay the news back to their respective civilizations and start discussions. Meanwhile, Human Civilization acted decisively. Since the Star Moon Civilization had already signed the plan, the two civilizations armies directly began to converge. To ensure that the majority of the enemies points would fall into the hands of Human Civilization, it was necessary to allow Human Civilizations warriors to deal the final blow to the Monsters! ... This meant that the troops of Human Civilization would need to cooperate closely with the Star Moon Army. Even to the point of integration! Normally, the integration of troops from different civilizations is no easy task. It is not simple for forces on the battlefield to trust each other, and minor frictions can very easily escalate into major conflicts. However, the Star Moon Civilization had already decided to become an affiliated civilization of Human Civilization. And they announced it to the entire army! Thus, the primary and secondary roles were clear. Go to ????????????????????.co From a high-level perspective, even if command authority of their forces was handed over to Human Civilization, it was nothing unacceptable. Moreover, Human Civilization had previous experience with integration. The current Human forces, in essence, were the sum of the forces from Human Civilization, the Great Yan Civilization, and the Sky Spirit Civilization! It was just a matter of adding another, more numerous, Star Moon Civilization. Additionally, the troops had a secondary task. The entire mid-to-upper levels of the Star Moon Civilization are very determined to become our affiliated civilization, General Shen Hao gathered all the commanders at the military headquarters before him and slowly stated, But a large part of the lower-level warriors lack a long-term vision and a clear understanding of benefits. Under such circumstances, chaos can easily arise. Hence, I require you to use this opportunity of integrated combat to start from the grassroots level and increase their sense of identification with us. This was not Shen Haos guess but something he had seen with his own eyes through the power of the Dominator Star Domain. The lower-level warriors of the Star Moon Civilization indeed harbored great dissatisfaction with the idea of surrendering to Human Civilization, especially the handing over of their points. Were it not for the threats posed by the Trials, coupled with the fact that the Star Moon leadership had not failed in authority in the past, a mutiny would likely have occurred already. However, if not addressed, this could lead to significant problems in frontline operations. Facing Shen Haos orders, after detailed discussions by the numerous commanders at the military headquarters, they were full of confidence. They had the foundation for this confidence. Because Human Civilization did indeed have the qualifications to be awe-inspiring! Soon, the forces of the two civilizations officially began their cooperation. The other civilizations also maintained close attention, especially the still indecisive Cangling Civilization and Elfie Civilization. Out of caution, Human Civilization did not seek out high-difficulty areas at the beginning but started with some weaker areas. Cui Yujie led his 5,000-person troop to the designated location. His leadership skills were not as outstanding as his sisters, but after all, he was a Chosen One with Talent for Cultivation that surpassed most people. After enduring the hardships of frontline combat, he too had become a commander, leading a large contingent of 5,000 warriors. At this moment, he saw his Alliance Army. It was a massive Star Moon Army of 30,000 troops. I am a General. A female Star Moon person, with a Level 28, stood beside Cui Yujie, You can call me Admiral Hao Jie. Admiral Hao Jies tone was noticeably dissatisfied, although she was trying her best to control it, her expression still gave it away. After all, the Star Moon peoples appearance was very similar to that of humans, including their height. The biggest initial difference was in their eyes; their pupils and the whites of their eyes were dotted with light points that resembled stars. This was somewhat similar to when Shen Hao demonstrated his power, with stars shining from his eyes, albeit far less vast. This was also one of the reasons why the upper echelons of the Star Moon Civilization made such a decisive decision. In their eyes, they might resemble the Emperors subjects even more than humans did. However, this was just the thinking of the top leaders. For someone like Hao Jie, who loved her civilization intensely and was willing to sacrifice everything for the Star Moon Civilization, suddenly having to pledge allegiance to another civilization and place herself as an affiliated civilization was somewhat hard to accept. This emotion was intense, and no matter how hard she tried to control it, she couldnt completely hide it. But Cui Yujie had already been informed and was not surprised now. He simply replied calmly, According to the alliance treaty, we will primarily command the war operations. Yes, I have indeed received such orders, Hao Jie clenched her fists slightly tighter. The resentment towards the top leaders grew a little more. Such an order was akin to handing over the lives of all the frontline warriors directly to others! Even if they were to be used as cannon fodder or deliberately sent to their deaths, there would be no way to object! However, the next words from Cui Yujie caused Hao Jie and the Star Moon people behind her to be taken aback. The top leadership has its considerations, but the frontline has its own circumstances. To forcefully take over command without established trust is perilous, Cui Yujie said calmly but firmly, Therefore, in principle, I still allow you to control your own forces. However, a soldiers duty is to carry out orders. I require you to report the most accurate situation, all action plans, including your psychological activities, in complete honesty, maintain communication, and there must be no concealment whatsoever! ` Hao Jie and the others certainly hadnt expected the other party to speak like this. However, this straightforward approach did also reveal a glimmer of promise. While unsure whether it was merely a facade, at the very least, for the moment, it seemed different from the arrogance and disregard for the lives of Star Moon Soldiers they had expected. Now, let us first understand your actual strength, Cui Yujie spoke again, We can even start with a drill to deepen our understanding of each other. Yes! Hao Jies eyes brightened slightly. She had actually harbored a similar thought. They believed that in any civilizations military, combat power was inevitably the main factor in earning respect. After all, battle was the greatest way for warriors to demonstrate their value. Give these weak human troops a shock, and they should learn to respect us! Hao Jie was full of confidence about this. After all, she knew that Human Civilization had developed for just six or seven short years and had been merely a Mortal Civilization before that! The entire might and future of the civilization rested solely on the shoulders of the Human Emperor! The rest, including the military, were nothing but deadweight. Otherwise, why would they have asked for their help to earn points? However, what she didnt know was that Cui Yujie shared the same thought. Give these narrow-minded warriors from the Affiliated Kingdoms a little shock! The outcome didnt need to be stated. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once the actual exercise began, everyone including Hao Jie and all the Star Moon participants, down to the soldiers, fell silent. First of all, the level of Human Civilization wasnt low at all! This troop appeared to be just an ordinary brigade, yet the average level was above Level 17! Not inferior to theirs and perhaps even more elite. But wasnt Human Civilization only exposed to Transcendence for less than seven years? If it were only that, it might not matter since levels were blatantly displayed, but among them, the 3,500 soldiers who walked the Cultivation Path utterly crushed the opposition! Yes, at the same level, even without using external objects, it was a complete crush in one-on-one fights! Even to the extent that one could deal with ten simultaneously! Its because of the Mythical Skills, Cui Yujie provided the answer, Most of your soldiers practice only Purple Epic-level Cultivation Techniques, which, although not bad, still fall far short of ours. Even warriors who follow the Magic Road possess Golden Legendary Cultivation Methods, this difference leads not only to the disparity in the rate of strength improvement but also in combat power. Mythical Skills? Mythical Skills that all people can practice? Hao Jie and the others were somewhat bewildered. Their grasp of the concept of Mythical was fundamentally minimal. But now, they felt it. Although the Cultivation Path and their Star Map Path differed greatly, the huge gap was strikingly obvious! Spell power, mystical depth, combat endurance, self-healing Nearly every critical area showed a vast difference! One to ten was an understatement. The warriors of Human Civilization were capable of fighting across several levels! Their strength was unfathomably powerful! Was this the power of Mythical level? Was this the foundation of Human Civilization? Hao Jie and the others finally began to vaguely understand the decisions of the upper echelons. However, this was just the beginning. The following comparison of logistics revealed an even more astonishing gap! Weapon attacks, War Armor defense, healing medications, cultivation resources The quality was astonishingly high, even terrifying! Especially in terms of War Armor defense. Hao Jie was also a Chosen One, but when she saw the Level 20 Blue Elite Level Defense Battle Armor used by ordinary soldiers, which was even stronger than her Level 18 Purple Epic War Armor, she was utterly dumbfounded. Despite being two levels lower, her equipment was Purple Epic! Since when could the quality of Purple Epic be matched by a mere two-level difference? Its the Blessing, Cui Yujie spoke again with the same calm tone, The Great Emperor has blessed us, making the Human Army invincible. In simple terms, all defense methods receive a significant boost. Yes, naturally, this was the powerful effect that came with the Emperors Armor. The lower the level and the quality of the defensive equipment, the more pronounced the boost. ` Chapter 317 - 289: Installing New Plug-ins Chapter 317: Chapter 289: Installing New Plug-ins This method was indeed powerful. To the ears of the Star Moon warriors, the impact was unimaginable. The gap between Blue Masterpiece and Purple Epic was not just slight. In the Points Mall, the difference was at least tenfold, but it was immediately leveled by a blessing! More importantly, from what was said, this kind of blessing surprisingly covered the entire army! Just this alone brought an advantage that was simply unparalleled. On the battlefield, defense was even more crucial than physical strength! ... Hao Jie quickly realized something and, looking at those in the Human Alliance who were clearly not human but belonged to Affiliated Civilizations, subconsciously asked, Do they have it too? Cui Yujie noticed his gaze, smiled slightly in his heart, but nodded calmly in response, Naturally, the treatment of soldiers from Affiliated Civilizations is indeed inferior to that of our human warriors, but only by one level. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was indeed the strategy of Human Civilization in treating Affiliated Civilizations. In such extremely dangerous Civilization Trials, it was natural not to foolishly pursue the so-called fairness. The status and treatment of Affiliated Civilizations were written into the treaties as being inferior to those of the main body of Human Civilization. However, Affiliated Civilizations were not regarded as cannon fodder or slaves. They would still be cultivated with care. Go to ????????????????????.co After all, although Human Civilization had developed extremely fast, had astounding depth, and potential, its weaknesses were equally clear. However, Affiliated Civilizations could fill these weaknesses in the most efficient way. For instance, once the Star Moon Civilization officially became an Affiliated Civilization of Human Civilization and obtained a vast amount of resources from the Points Mall through Shen Hao, the issue of insufficient military resources in Human Civilization would be greatly resolved. There would no longer be a need for human troops to snatch kills as they were doing now. In such circumstances, the treatment of Affiliated Civilizations was indeed good. Even the warriors of the Star Moon Civilization present felt a noticeable shake. Some of their concepts were quietly changing. And this was just the beginning. As understanding deepened, the shock only grew stronger. The depth of Human Civilization was simply too astonishing. Just the Legendary depth alone was enough, as their Star Moon Civilization had experienced several trials and had quite a few Legendary depths within its civilization. But the Mythical level was indeed unprecedented. Take, for example, that so-called omnipotent Spiritual Liquid in great quantities. The people of Star Moon longed for it immensely. In the battlefield beyond the ordinary, Extraordinary Power was ammo. This Spiritual Liquid was a Divine Artifact for replenishing ammo! However, of all the depths displayed by Human Civilization, the most shocking to everyone was the Imprint! Yes, in one fierce battle, they initially thought they would lose at least hundreds or even thousands of soldiers, but Cui Yujie directly activated the Presidents Imprint, and the supreme Suppression that emerged at that moment truly shook all the warriors of the Star Moon Civilization! For the first time, they saw a glimpse of the formidable power possessed by the Human Emperor and saw the endless stars in the depths of his eyes that glittered with starlight! Some Star Moon Warriors couldnt help but pray together. The belief in Star Moon Power within the Star Moon Civilization was unmatched, and this Human Emperor with Mythical Talent and incredible power seemed like the Sovereign of the universes stars! This level of compatibility was also extremely rare. Such scenarios were not only happening here but also in many other places. This made the cooperation between the two civilizations extremely harmonious. After all, the depth and style of Human Civilization laid out here made becoming an Affiliated Civilization a very good choice for a civilization like Star Moon, which was not considered powerful. In such a circumstance, the total number of points obtained by Human Civilization began to skyrocket! Even faster than when they were in the Justice Federation! On one hand, naturally, it was because countless minor and medium-level civilizations in this universe had been subjugated, and on the other hand, because of the number of troops from the Star Moon Civilization. They were at least five times more than the Human Civilization troops! Yes, Star Moon Civilization had brought out a total of twenty billion! In just one month, Shen Haos accumulated points skyrocketed to 53 trillion! Level 32 Mall, unlocked! Based on what Shen Hao knew, the starting Points Mall Level of Star Moon Civilization was also just at this level. After all, as you advanced further, the number of points required became astonishing, and each level-up required points exceeding accumulations of many years. Even as the number and strength of the enemies increased, so did the efficiency of gaining points. But without a points hack, for a civilization like Star Moon, which was not outstanding in strength, having a Level 32 Mall was quite decent. In just one months time, to catch up to their Four Trials accomplishments, only Shen Hao, the player with hacks, could achieve this! After the news spread, the shock among many Trial Civilizations was imaginable. Even for a power like the Great Wilderness Civilization, the Points Mall Level was barely reaching Level 34. It might seem like a huge gap of 15 trillion points or 15 quadrillion points. But with the speed of Human Civilization in farming points, they might not even need a year to reach it! Chapter 318 - 289: Loading New Plugins_2 Chapter 318: Chapter 289: Loading New Plugins_2 If the Cangling Civilization and the Elfie Civilization also joined in, the speed could have been even faster. Thats too exaggerated. Even someone like Ji Tian, upon receiving the news, couldnt help but be shaken. Even a thought emerged in his heart. If there really was someone who could keep winning in this brutal Trial, it must be the Human Civilization that possesses the inconceivable Chosen One. If Human Civilization couldnt survive, then it goes without saying for their civilizations. ... This also intensified the internal disputes within civilizations such as the Cangling Civilization. The voices advocating for allegiance to Human Civilization were growing louder. Shen Hao demonstrated great patience in this regard, knowing full well the benefits the joining of these two civilizations would bring, but he still remained patient. Without any coercion. Such calmness, while garnering more goodwill, also firmly grasped the initiative in his hands. Thus, the other two civilizations also began to tentatively start cooperation. Go to ????????????????????.co Not throwing themselves in without reservations like the Star Moon Civilization, but selecting about one-third of their forces to cooperate and test the reactions of the rank and file. This once again improved the efficiency with which Human Civilization was accruing points. However, regrettably, this highly efficient point farming lasted less than three months before a sudden change occurred! Upon learning of the situation, Shen Hao checked the civilization rankings at the first opportunity. The performance values of the two civilizations at the bottom third and second to last had suddenly plunged at the same time! This kind of performance could only explain one situationthese two great civilizations had suffered a tremendous setback! This is bad, Shen Hao sat in the Lingxiao Palace, watching the performance values of these two civilizations continue to plummet sharply, his brow couldnt help but furrow slightly. Trial Civilizations are not the same as indigenous ones. The collapse of a Trial Civilization is a very dangerous sign. After all, they are not primarily engaged in Spiritual Energy Cultivation. If they were only attacked by a large number of Dimensional Creatures, that would be one thing, but if they were affected by Pollution it would suggest that the status contamination of the Ancient God had grown strong enough to affect the Trial Civilizations. An investigation must be conducted! Shen Hao made up his mind. Even without considering reasons related to intelligence gathering, the various foundations possessed by these Trial Civilizations cannot be taken lightly. Saving some of the survivors and integrating them into ones own civilization could bring a new Transcendent System, and the remaining accumulations of a civilization are a massive wealth. Dong Gong, Shen Hao called for Dong Gong, What do you know about these three civilizations? Of the remaining three civilizations, one is confirmed to be in the core territory of the Great Wu Empire, and has established a tight connection with them, with their intelligence being heavily guarded by the Great Wu Empire, Dong Gong brought out the intelligence that had only been gathered recently. However, when he spoke of the other two civilizations, he fell silent for a moment, and then shook his head, For the other two civilizations, there isnt much intelligence. However, given the current situation, theres a conjecture that they have very likely fallen into the core territory of the Life Empire. The core territory of the Life Empire? Shen Hao narrowed his eyes slightly. He knew, of course, that it was an extremely dangerous place, even for Human Civilization at this time. Because that area held all the powerhouses of the Life Empire, and considering the aberrant strengthening, just the Fourth Stage Dimensional Creatures there could exceed five hundred! Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But this was not the most critical issue; the most important thing was that it was also the place closest to the Ancient God that awoke first! Yes, it was an area with a tremendously strong source of Pollution. Anyone who approached would be subjected to hundredfold the level of Pollution, which even Trial Civilizations could not withstand. Therefore, everyone tacitly chose to temporarily avoid this tough nut to crack. After all, farming points from other places was just as good, so why take the huge risk now, when it would be better to wait until they were stronger before making plans. The Human Civilization thought the same way. After receiving the first ranking reward, Human Civilizations overall strength increased by a great deal, which indirectly nourished Shen Haos cultivation speed. After the Level 32 Mall opened, it was even more the case; Shen Hao was now very close to Level 32. Once he reached Level 37 or 38, he might not be at a disadvantage even when facing an Ancient God! However, since he had now received related speculations from Dong Gong, Shen Hao directly projected his vision there through the Dominator Star Domain. Although influenced by ancient gods, Shen Haos status was higher. With a bit of caution, there was nothing to worry about. However, there was no discovery. This is difficult, Shen Hao frowned slightly, These two civilizations are not in the core area of the Life Empire. It looks very likely that theyre hiding somewhere remote, which is why theres no trace of them. The universe was too vast. If someone intended to hide, indeed they would not be easily found. Moreover, with the universe now in chaos, with civilizations everywhere falling, if some places were completely surrounded by fallen civilizations, then they would be even harder to find. Nevertheless, Shen Hao didnt give up. After issuing an order to stay vigilant, he also strengthened intelligence contacts with other Trial Civilizations, including the native civilizations. Once there was any discovery, they would certainly notify him promptly. Currently, there was another matter at hand. It was time to use a hack. This would be the fifth hack activated during this trial. Shen Hao had made a decision during the previous more than three months, and now directly chose to activate it immediately. It was the [VIP Item Hack]! The Store Level had reached Level 32, which meant that the quantity of items in the VIP store had also been increased. Choosing this hack meant that there would always be one slot in the VIP items that would showcase the most valuable treasure. This was a powerful hack that allowed a choice every three days! The earlier it was activated, the greater the benefits one could obtain. If it werent for the points hack being more beneficial, Shen Hao would have chosen this in the previous two selections. More importantly, this upgrade version of the hack even allowed the user to choose the general type of the most valuable treasure! Lets try equipment first, Shen Hao made his choice. Nowadays, the war in the vast universe was intensifying, and Human Civilization had seen many people reach the Fourth Stage in the past three months. People like Liu Ruoxi, like Qiuyue, were among the first to step into the Fourth Stage. But their equipment was somewhat lacking. After all, before this, the Store Level hadnt reached this point. Yet now, on just the first day, a piece of equipment of Legendary Level had appeared! Shen Haos eyes widened slightly as he looked at the Level 29 Legendary Equipment, feeling genuinely surprised. Legendary Equipment could already appear? Although it was three levels lower, this was Golden Legendary! For the Chosen Ones of the Fourth Stage, it was completely sufficient! After all, not all Chosen Ones had such powerful equipment. Whats more important was that one could obtain a piece every three days! Even if sold, it could make other civilizations green with envy, Shen Hao could already envision the envious gaze of other civilizations. It would be perfect for attracting the participation of Affiliated Civilizations. Cangling Civilization and Elfie Civilization were actually already very tempted. Lets try other options, Shen Hao chose a permanent unlock type item during the second set of three days. This time, he was given yet another huge surprise. Because the newly appeared item was also a Golden Legend! Permanently unlocked Golden Legendary Equipment! The joy in Shen Haos heart was almost comparable to when he first discovered that the ranking reward was Red Mythical! What did a permanent unlock mean? It meant that as long as there were points, one could buy an unlimited amount! Even if three levels lower, only Level 26, it was still Golden Legendary Equipment! Chapter 319 - 290: Ancient God of Nature! Chapter 319: Chapter 290: Ancient God of Nature! Bulk purchases of Golden Legendary goods, truly befitting of a VIP4 mall! Shen Hao was indeed satisfied. Originally, after the last trial had ended, the VIP mall was still at VIP3. However, during this trial, the VIP4 mall was unlocked, and it even came with a * which meant that he had access to the VIP4 mall right from the start of the trial. But now, after more than eight months, with refreshes every three days amounting to seventy or eighty times in total, he had never encountered a permanent unlock for Golden Legendary goods. From this, one can see how slim the chances are! But now, with the hack, a piece was guaranteed to appear every three days! As for the steep price, for Shen Hao who owned the five-times points hack, it wasnt really anything to worry about. ... Besides, Golden equipment at the current level was priceless. Every additional piece of permanently unlocked Golden Legendary Equipment meant another high-quality trade good, whether for equipping the warriors of his own civilization or for selling, it was a profit bonanza. Its a pity, the interval between loading the hack keeps getting longer, Shen Hao thought, a little greedy for more, but he quickly brushed the thought aside. After contemplating for a moment, he decided to wait until he had accumulated a certain number of Golden Legendary goods before rapidly starting trade. After all, under the current circumstances, prestige was even more important than profit. Human Civilization would not proactively approach other civilizations to become Affiliated Civilizations. However, as they displayed more and more power, other civilizations would be naturally inclined to be interested. Go to ????????????????????.co Even the Great Wilderness Civilization might not be out of reach. With this anticipation, Shen Hao directly set the refresh category to permanently unlocked goods. He estimated that in about one or two more months, he would be able to gradually start trading. Continue to farm points. He slightly closed his eyes and once again dispersed his power. Without strong enemies, dispersing his own strength was more efficient and profitable than taking action himself. However, just one and a half months later, the Company Alliance sent important intelligence. They had found two nearly fallen Hidden Civilizations! At the very moment the information was obtained, Dong Gong personally came to report to Shen Hao. These two civilizations appeared very close to each other, Dong Gong said, They are in the Chaotic Star Domain. Chaotic Star Domain is not an adjective but an actual name. It is one of the strongest Star Domains outside the Five Great Forces, vast and home to sixty to seventy Overlord Level powerhouses from the Divine Third Layer Fourth Stage. They have many conflicts with each other but are united against outsiders, forming their own unique order. They have their reasons to exist, which is why they have persisted for so long. Upon hearing this, Shen Hao already had an idea of what such a place would be like. Where theres order, theres often chaos. The two concepts are relative, and chaos has its own significance. Therefore, the best approach is to contain chaos within a specific area. It wasnt surprising that two new civilizations emerged within such a disordered Star Domain. No wonder they couldnt be found before. If they wanted to hide, they could easily blend in with native civilizations. These two civilizations seem to have quickly identified each other and swiftly formed an alliance, Gong continued. Theyve also rallied many forces from the Land of Chaos, united against Pollution, established enough prestige, and while remaining hidden, they have gained a lot of benefits. This is probably why their initial performance values were not bad. Shen Hao nodded slightly. This made sense. The power of these two civilizations might not be strong, but their initial performance was good, even surpassing the Star Moon Civilization at one point and threatening the position of the Elfie Civilization. If it werent for the big gains of the Star Moon and Elfie Civilizations on the battlefield of the Justice Federation, they might not have been able to maintain their top six rankings. Now, of course, there was no problem. Looking at the performance values, it was clear that the two civilizations had messed up. About two months ago, the situation of Pollution in the Land of Chaos suddenly intensified, Gong reported with some seriousness. Moreover, the main subjects of the pollution are not ordinary sentient beings, but plants! The intelligence report he submitted also showed this scenario. A mass of plants began to mutate! They grew wildly, becoming extremely powerful and like all Dimensional Creatures, they craved blood and were highly aggressive. More importantly, this mutation had spread to sentient beings. Countless varieties of plants were growing from Spiritual Ability Users, taking root deep within their Souls, making it difficult to tell whether it was a parasite or their own mutation. Nature Shen Hao murmured softly, his eyes sharp. There was no mistake, this was the work of the Ancient God of Nature. During his visit to Dimension Space, Shen Hao had clearly perceived four Ancient Gods awakening. He might not know their specific names, but he had clearly seen their Laws. Transform, Soul, Energy, Nature. Among them, Transform was clearly the Ancient God awakened by the Life Empire, while Soul was manifested in the Justice Federation. Now, Nature had begun to demonstrate Its might. In the strictest sense, none of these four Laws can be considered evil. However, Ancient Gods are simply too powerful and completely lack the thinking logic of ordinary sentient beings. Such powerful other kinds are a disaster for all sentient life just by existing. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 320 - 290: Ancient God of Nature!_2 Chapter 320: Chapter 290: Ancient God of Nature!_2 This news should have been known by the other civilizations already, Shen Hao said, Go and strengthen communication, see what they think. At present, human civilization did not possess the ability to control the overall situation alone. Otherwise, they would not care about reputation. Since they had already accumulated good reputation, they naturally wanted to use the power of other civilizations. Probably because the situation was quite urgent, communication and discussion started quickly. However, somewhat unexpectedly, most of the other civilizations did not think they should deploy troops on a large scale. ... One reason is the lack of intelligence, Dong Gong summarized the results of the discussions over the past few days for Shen Hao, We do not understand enough about the strength and means of this newly emerged Ancient God, and a rash military dispatch could likely end in an unknown fate. This caution was necessary. Civilizations like the Ebat Civilization had suffered heavy losses on the battlefield of the Justice Federation. They lost nearly ten billion Demons! The points returned compared to the losses were almost at a deficit. No civilization wanted to end up in the same situation. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Go to ????????????????????.co However, besides this, the second reason was the main one. Secondly, because theres no lack of sources for points right now, we can first sweep through other intermediate and smaller civilizations, treat the Chaotic Star Domain as dangerously as the core regions of the Life Empire, wait until we are stronger and better prepared, then go and deal with it, said Dong Gong. What about those two Trial Civilizations? If theyre gone, theyre gone. Since they participated in the Trial, they should be prepared for the likelihood of such events where a Trial suddenly disappears. Everyone is not on the same side, but rather all are struggling survivors, with no one to care about the life and death of other civilizations. Forming an alliance is just a means to survive better. Moreover, Mutants would not be interested in the cultural heritage of civilizations; once the area is dealt with, the inheritance of those two Trial Civilizations can still be divided. However For other civilizations, it might be so, but for human civilization, this is not the maximization of benefits. While they fear the unknown methods of the Ancient Gods, human civilization, having Shen Hao, might not necessarily be afraid. In that case, Shen Hao said, then abandon large-scale deployment, but we can dispatch a few elites to carry out humanitarian rescue operations while exclusively obtaining the inheritance. Yes, Dong Gong was not surprised at all and immediately submitted a plan. Having realized the attitudes of the other civilizations in the last few days, the Analysis Department had already devised a plan. When it comes to a few elites, human civilization indeed possessed an irreplaceable advantage. They could demonstrate the benevolence of human civilization, naturally harvest the inheritance, and concurrently gather some intelligence. Kill several birds with one stone. Soon, a truly elite force was assembled, and the spots were confirmed. The number was not large, only a bit more than one hundred. But each one was a direct subordinate of Shen Hao, possessing his Imprint and power! Even among them, there were no fewer than ten newly advanced Fourth Stage powerhouses! Moreover, Shen Hao had prepared a unique power for them. The Pocket World Gourd! This was a piece of Level 26 Golden Legendary Equipment, just selected previously, each containing a complete Pocket World Space, and the technology involved was extremely mystical. According to the systems introduction, the world that created this Pocket World Gourd is very special; every once in a while, there would be a major natural catastrophe targeting powerful Cultivators. And the Pocket World Gourd is a powerful Avoiding Tribulation Magical Treasure. It contained unique Transcendent Rules, with almost all techniques focusing on concealment and shielding. Whether it could resist the scrutiny of an Ancient God, Shen Hao was unsure. After all, the level gap was there. But if it was merely to resist the pollution of a Secondary Position or the inadvertent spread of an Ancient Gods power, there would absolutely be no problem! Thus, one can imagine how pleased Shen Hao was when he saw this permanently unlocked item in the VIP shop. Just like the Ten Thousand Soul Banner created from the last trial, this thing had significant importance for the upcoming trial! It was also the focus of the upcoming Golden Legendary Trade Fair. But before that, there was already a place where it could be put to use. Let us depart. Following Shen Haos command, numerous single-person spaceships silently approached the vicinity of the Chaotic Star Domain. These spaceships were also Golden Legendary, treasures spun from technological constraints by Shen Hao. In terms of secrecy, they were unparalleled. However, when the human envoys, burdened with an important mission, arrived at the Chaotic Star Domain, each was stunned by the scene before them. What they saw was not the vast, yet desolately empty universe. Massive, indescribable plants covered the entire star domain! Interwoven, they writhed and grew continuously in the pitch-black universe. They formed a spectacle that was hard to describe. There were even numerous spore-like entities, floating in space, that sporadically sprouted from nowhere, growing into various bizarre plants. Is this the power of an Ancient God? Huo Ying murmured to herself. She was a member of this mission and Liu Ruoxis first disciple. Before the trial, she was born into a Martial Arts family, showing a great interest in various martial arts, especially in swordsmanship, from a young age. After the start of the Civilization Trial, she demonstrated extremely high cultivation Talent, and her Chosen One Talent was also Swordsman. Later, during the college entrance examination, she was directly appointed as a Registered Disciple by Shen Hao and had now become one of the top Chosen Ones of Human Civilization. Such a Huo Ying naturally had her own pride. But at this moment, witnessing the scene before her, she was equally greatly shocked. The Fifth Stage, could merely by the spread of a little power, achieve such an extent? This is not the power of an Ancient God, a voice suddenly appeared in the mind of every envoy. It was the President! Huo Yings expression turned solemn, her demeanor extremely respectful. For this President, the younger generations admiration and reverence even surpassed that of the older generations strong individuals. After all, the older generation had witnessed the President gradually growing stronger, but when the new generation stepped into cultivation, Shen Hao had already become the Savior of the whole civilization, the Guardian whom all humanity looked up to. The admiration of youth is always the most enduring and unforgettable. The strength of an Ancient God is not as great as you see here. The scene before you is actually the power of the universe itself; it is an Extraordinary Universe that is not yet fully formed. The Ancient God has merged with the Extraordinary Rules Shen Haos voice was very gentle, not annoyed by their shock, and his explanation gradually enlightened them. This power was real, yet also false. Real, because the Ancient God really could mobilize the Spiritual Energy of the whole universe. False, because this power was only useful in this universe. Moreover, it was easily disrupted and certainly could be overcome. The master said, Swordsman, is the epitome of extreme violence, Huo Ying, gripping her long sword, gradually sharpened her gaze, There is no need to consider how powerful the enemy is, nor to care whether you can defeat them. Channel everything you have into your sword and then strike, that is all. Clearly, after witnessing such a colossal moment, her spirit and perspective were bound to change. That was the reason for Shen Haos intervention. A large part of this group of envoys were the new generation of strong individuals from Human Civilization. They needed training, needed growth. Nothing was more appropriate than a task under Shen Haos watchful eyes and his protection. All of them quickly continued towards their respective goals. This was undoubtedly a beautiful, dazzling, and fantastical experience. The spaceships flew through the space, yet also weaved through the seemingly endless plants. Chapter 321 - 291: A Glimmer of Hope Chapter 321: Chapter 291: A Glimmer of Hope According to the past knowledge of Human Civilization, it was indeed hard to imagine that this mysterious, vast, and immense Cosmic Forest had only come into existence just over two months ago. But that was the fact. This place was not only majestic but also fraught with danger at every turn. Even after a single warp jump, many found that their spaceships were infested with plants that were growing rapidly, whose inception was unbeknownst to them. Even spaceships of the Golden Legendary tier could not resist such a stealthy invasion. If an army were truly dispatched here, it would likely suffer severe losses before even reaching its destination. ... However, for the people here, this was not much of an issue. They were under Shen Haos protection! With just a small exertion of his power, he could easily eliminate all hidden dangers within the ship. Nevertheless, this situation still put everyone on high alert, especially some of the younger warriors who had hoped to distinguish themselves on this mission. Clearly, they had begun to realize that the focus of this mission was actually the President, not them. Go to ????????????????????.co Instructor Feng Ping had gone through a similar situation during his first reconnaissance mission, Huo Ying thought of Feng Ping, the instructor notable for his distinguished service in reconnaissance. It was during the last Trial that he had truly stood out. His strength was largely attributable to his own Talent. Yet, the advice he offered was exceedingly useful. One piece, in particular, was to place absolute trust in the President and then, by seizing the precious opportunities he provided, to expand ones own consciousness and learn the skillful and proper way to pray and borrow the Presidents power. Previously, some could not understand and even felt that relying on the Presidents ability indicated their own inadequacies. But now, they had come to understand. In such solo and squad missions, the presence of the President was their ultimate trump card and source of power. We need to speed up, Huo Ying realized, and instead of proceeding cautiously as before, she decisively accelerated. She was determined to reach the destination in the shortest time possible. This choice reflected both her trust in the President and her wish to conserve his energy. It wasnt only Huo Ying; more and more people were making the same decision. Whatever enemy or situation they encountered along the way, they dealt with it swiftly if they could manage on their own, or otherwise promptly called upon the Presidents power to quickly solve the problem. They steamrolled through all obstacles. In a short period, they had successively arrived at their destination. Huo Ying did the same. She gazed at the giant planet before her, which was at least twice the size of the current planets of Human Civilization. Clearly, such a massive planet was unlikely to have formed naturally but had gradually taken shape as a reward for passing the Civilization Trial. This was her mission objective. The Mother Planet of the Trial Civilization currently ranked eighth. Until now, Human Civilization knew nothing of itno knowledge of its system, name, or what Species predominated it. Now, the investigation was to begin. Huo Ying did not rush in but first observed the planetary situation. It was not good at all. The entire planet was completely enshrouded by dense vegetation, which was clearly alive and possessed traits typical of Dimensional Creatures, maintaining an intensive connection with Dimension Space. This led to terrifyingly endless influxes of Spiritual Energy. Whats worse, the sunlight from the entire star system was also completely obscured by the dense cosmic vegetation, rendering the planet pitch-dark and nearly devoid of any light sources. Nevertheless, as Huo Ying was not of weak standing, she still faintly sensed some unusual Yin energy within the planet. Is it yin energy? She felt a familiar sensation. It was very close to the Undead encountered during the last Trial. At that moment, the communication channel began to be filled with the voices of other comrades who had also set this planet as their target. The Extraordinary Elements on this planet are primarily based on yin energy. Perhaps Ghost Energy is a more apt term. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Right, theres a certain distinction from yin energy, but such active Ghost Energy inherently exerts some suppression on life itself. Everyone, proceed with the investigation. We are the eyes of the President and the antenna of Human Civilization; just by going deeper, even if we do nothing, the President will still be able to gather more intelligence. Huo Ying, who also clearly understood her mission, took the lead and drove her spaceship straight into the planet. As more and more people entered, Shen Hao began to deepen his understanding of this planet and indeed this Civilization. His Dominator Domain spread, and the planets unique Extraordinary Rules began to reveal themselves, little by little. This world indeed belongs to Ghosts, Shen Hao murmured to himself, somewhat surprised. This Civilization was likely following the Ghost Path as its main Extraordinary Path! Even with his vast experience, this path was somewhat special because, if one pursued it, it meant abandoning the physical body from the outset, embracing death, and then continuously Cultivating in the form of a Soul. Hmm? Shen Hao suddenly noticed something. Chapter 322 - 291: A Glimmer of Hope_2 Chapter 322: Chapter 291: A Glimmer of Hope_2 His gaze settled on one of the Chosen Ones named Wang Geng. He was also among the top young Chosen Ones, possessing the Flame Talent from the start at the Purple Epic level, which could be said to be exceptionally lucky. And now, it seemed like another stroke of luck had appeared. He had just entered when clear signs of a battle emerged nearby! Head in the direction of two oclock, Shen Haos voice surfaced in Wang Gengs mind. Yes! Wang Geng rejoiced inwardly, quite thrilled. ... It was not only because of the attention from the President, but also because he might have stumbled upon an opportunity to earn merit! A pitch-black flame surged around him, and he actually disappeared into the flames, vanishing from sight. This was a Golden Legendary ability known as Shadow Flames, specialized in concealment. Nobody would guess that this man, who seemed to control raging flames, was actually fond of stealth and ambush attacks, a true old tactician. However, Wang Gengs act of concealment had clearly been wasted at that moment. As he approached, what he saw was an army, nearly ten thousand strong, engaged in a brutal war against continuously growing and spreading plants. Go to ????????????????????.co And they were clearly at a disadvantage. These ten thousand warriors were clearly seasoned and organized troops, not mere scattered soldiers, each dressed in the same War Armor and wielding the same weapons. More importantly, Wang Geng could clearly feel that these Humans were actually not human at all. Ghost General? he unconsciously thought to himself. Yes, each of these beings emitted a strong yin energy, and even though this yin energy had converged into a towering fighting spirit, it could not hide their true nature. They closely resembled the Ghost Generals cultivated in some Cultivation Paths. Such Ghost Generals often possessed the traits of rapid strength improvement, fearless tenacity, and a unique lethality against living beings. They were fundamentally similar to Undead creatures. However, this powerful Ghost Army had clearly met its nemesis! The soaring yin energy and malevolence had no effect on the relentless plants, while the plants, bustling with highly revitalizing Spiritual Energy, possessed an extraordinary lethality against these Ghosts. In just the short time while Wang Geng was observing, the original number of the Ghost Army, around ten thousand, had already dwindled to less than eight thousand. A large number of warriors were directly obliterated. Despite their fearless nature, the outcome was clear! They are covering for a groups retreat, Shen Haos voice suddenly emerged in Wang Gengs mind, simultaneously pointing out the direction, Look to the right side of the Ghost Army. With the Presidents reminder, Wang Geng then noticed an inconspicuous spot on the right side of the Ghost Army where the Ghost Energy was flowing abnormally! A teleportation-type magic? Wang Geng immediately understood. Right then, no further instruction from Shen Hao was necessary; he immediately knew what he had to do. The Imprint on his hand activated, and without any reservation, a majestic figure sitting on the Emperors Throne emerged behind him, accompanied by a surging blaze, exploding forth in an instant. Boom! In that instant, destruction swept across the battlefield, instantly enveloping all the plants! This sudden change clearly gave the Ghost Army quite a fright. But their strength was formidable, and they naturally spotted Wang Gengs undisguised form. Is that a living person? Whats that behind him? How powerful a Guardian Spirit is that? No, that is the manifestation of the will of a supreme powerhouse! This isnt Spiritual Energy; is this another Trial Civilization?! The combined power of Wang Geng and Shen Hao, distinct in style, clearly didnt belong to this civilization, let alone this universe! Therefore, it didnt take much time to directly guess the identity of the Trial Civilization. For these Ghost Generals, who had already fallen into desperation and were even prepared for a full sacrifice, this was like a glimmer of light from the abyss! Ge Ran, other Trial Civilizations have arrived! a powerful Ghost General, whose body had swollen to over ten meters tall, with a blue face and sharp fangs, looking extremely fearsome, knelt down in front of a Ghost on the right side of the army, his tone excited. This Ghost, although a soul body, was clearly different from the rest. Clothed in white, with fair skin and a delicate appearance, the Ghost Energy surrounding him not only did not feel gloomy but even carried a hint of Immortal Energy. Because he was a Ghost Immortal! Having reached the Ghost Dao Transcendent Fourth Stage, he was also one of the Chosen Ones, one of the few remaining powerhouses of this civilization. However, such a powerhouse had, at that moment, none of the demeanor expected of one. He merely stared dumbfoundedly at Wang Geng, who appeared with immense Suppression, as if he couldnt believe his eyes. It was an overwhelmingly pleasant surprise beyond expectations. Two months prior, over eighty percent of the civilizations Ghost Immortals suddenly fell prey to a bizarre and powerful force, becoming parasitic to the Yin Wood Ghost Tree, with the entire civilization and even the entire planet rapidly mutating and collapsing. Even their strongest being, the Ghost Lord, who carried the highest-grade Chosen One Mall of the civilization, perished. Just before perishing, he commanded everyone to escape at all costs, to find other Trial Civilizations and seek the continuance of their civilization. They had risked great sacrifices to break out to the periphery of the planet, ready to make their last effort. But before they could succeed, the desired other civilizations had proactively appeared? Quick, follow me to greet them! named Ge Ran, the Ghost Immortal who had fallen to the ground, still a powerhouse, now abandoned the idea of fleeing, and charged forward, leading the remaining Ghost Army to bravely resist! However, this massive commotion seemed to have triggered an even greater crisis. A vast consciousness suddenly descended, accompanied by a huge face woven from countless plants, appearing on the battlefield. Fourth Stage Dimensional Creatures! Moreover, Shen Hao sharply realized that a significant part of this Dimensional Creatures body was connected with other powerful Dimensional Creatures. Is this natures signature? Shen Hao stared intently at the changes, continually deepening his understanding. But without his command, Wang Geng still made the right choice. With a slap on his waist, a completely green gourd suddenly levitated and appeared. Dont resist. As soon as the words fell, all the Ghost Army, including Wang Geng himself, were swept away in an instant, leaving behind only a green gourd that quickly became hidden, disappearing without a trace. This was naturally the [Pocket World Gourd]! Clearly, the [Pocket World Gourd], a Golden Legendary covert type Magic Treasure, did not betray its reputation. Even if one saw the gourd appear, once it became fully concealed, even countless vines intertwining to search could not locate its physical presence. The emerged Fourth Stage Dimensional Creature could only be furiously impotent. But for Human Civilization, this had already grasped a breakthrough in intelligence gathering! Inside the Gourd Cave Heaven, the Ghost Energy brought by the suddenly appearing Ghost Army rapidly spread, turning the originally vibrant Gourd Cave Heaven extremely gloomy in an instant. Rein in your power, do not damage this place! Wang Gengs figure appeared, the power belonging to Shen Hao still not dispersed from him, his eyes gleaming with starlight, his gaze carrying immense Suppression. Even without the Ghost Immortals orders, a group of Ghost Generals subconsciously followed the arrangement. However, Ge Ran still took a step forward and respectfully said, I am Ge Ran, an ambassador from the Evil Spirit Civilization, and I am very grateful for your long journey to come and rescue us. Ambassador? Wang Geng was somewhat surprised looking at this powerful Chosen One who had clearly reached the Fourth Stage. Just a random encounter, and he is an ambassador? Before the Ghost Lord perished, he ordered that anyone who contacts other Trial Civilizations can be considered an ambassador, Ge Ran stated, his emotions darkening. A civilization giving such an order was enough to signify the state of the civilization. They had already lost, and the civilization was already dead. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The remaining struggles were but efforts to preserve a glimmer of hope. Chapter 323 - 292: Taking Matters Into Ones Own Hands! Chapter 323: Chapter 292: Taking Matters Into Ones Own Hands! As a Trial Civilization, if you want to preserve a spark of life, seeking out indigenous civilizations is useless. Unless you join other Trial Civilizations, otherwise, the remaining survivors will join the Resurrection Match and become opponents for some Trial Civilizations. Doesnt that sound somewhat decent? But even after success, you will still be a Trial Civilization and start all over again! The likelihood of ultimately surviving is far too low. Therefore, the best method to preserve the spark of civilization is to disperse. ... Try everything. At this moment, the Evil Spirit Civilization is doing just that. They are spreading out, with part of them trying by all means to survive until the end of the Civilization Trial, while others are doing everything possible to go out and join other Trial Civilizations. The Evil Spirit Civilization has already been destroyed, all of its struggles are merely to ensure the spark of civilization survives. You are in a highly dangerous area, Wang Geng, after learning of the situation, spoke out, Among all the Trial Civilizations present, only we have come here, and only we have the ability to come here. Go to ????????????????????.co Upon hearing this, Ge Ran was initially somewhat disappointed, but then, as if thinking of something, quickly became excited, even somewhat visibly thrilled. Is your civilization, by any chance, that powerful civilization ranked first? Any Chosen One participating in this Trial could clearly see the situation on the civilization rankings. And they would definitely remember the civilization ranked first. Because, according to the performance value, this civilization was staggeringly powerful in a precipitous way. The performance value at the last ranking settlement was already astonishing, but in this new round of ranking settlements, Human Civilizations performance value ranked first with an extremely terrifying number. It was more than three or four times that of the second place! And this was just the beginning! For the Evil Spirit Civilization, which did not communicate with the outside and did not understand the actual situation, such ranking performance was naturally considered shockingly unconventional. If they could join this civilization, for survivors like them, it would naturally be the ultimate stroke of luck. Yes, it is indeed us, Wang Geng also felt a surge of pride in his heart. Compared with such a civilization, how fortunate is Human Civilization, which possesses a President. And how powerful. We are willing to join your civilization! Ge Ran, after confirming this, knelt down straightaway, Please allow us to join! We only take the truly elite, Wang Geng was not surprised by this reaction, and simply stated calmly, Only the strong among you are qualified to join, the rest will be arranged into Affiliated Civilizations, and in the future, if they perform outstandingly, they will also have the opportunity to join us. However, there is a chance to make a contribution right nowdonate the essence and heritage of your civilization. Wang Gengs words were quite merciless. But to the people here, none felt anything amiss. At this point in a civilization, where can naivet still be found? Everyone is merely struggling within the Civilization Trial. Human Civilization is willing to take such great risks to come here naturally to accept the heritage. I know the location of all the resources, Ge Ran immediately said, And I can notify all of the survivors. Then lets not waste time, Wang Geng said, feeling quite pleased in his heart. This is the advantage of having found a leader. Clearly, he will be credited for the success of this mission! However Ge Ran hesitated for a moment, then spoke, Most of those places are closely watched by enemies, taking them away will not be easy. Closely watched? Wang Geng was somewhat surprised, Why would Dimensional Creatures be interested in those things? Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although the heritage possessed by civilizations at this level is inevitably quite remarkable, Spiritual Energy is a very special Extraordinary System. The many laws of this system have not yet formed a complete order, and are extremely chaotic. Therefore, the rules that can be found and utilized are few, and the majority are primitive evolutions. In such circumstances, Dimensional Creatures formed based on Spiritual Energy are the same. Beyond instinctively chasing after Ancient Gods and consuming life essence, they should not be interested in anything else. These plants are different, Ge Ran heard and realized that the Envoy from the leading civilization did not understand the events that occurred here, and quickly explained, These plants possess extremely high intelligence, I am referring to intelligence relative to normal standards; they even knew how to lurk at first, then suddenly burst forth, quickly occupying our key territories, first disintegrating our troops, and absorbing our treasury As Ge Ran described the situation, Wang Gengs expression grew increasingly serious. What had transpired here was indeed completely different from other places! It was a war event, with premeditation and planning! To know, even among the events occurring within the Justice Federation, those Justice Federation powerhouses who were contaminated unawares did not have such meticulous planning. Otherwise, with Levents intelligence, he would not have been so easily alerted to something being amiss and even ended up imprisoned and sealed away. Clearly, this type of enemy no doubt poses a more complicated threat! Moreover, according to Ge Ran, these plants even have a unified command and a highly efficient communication method. This means that the news of their arrival has likely already been known to the enemy! Chapter 324 - 292: Taking Matters Into Ones Own Hands!_2 Chapter 324: Chapter 292: Taking Matters Into Ones Own Hands!_2 ` We must tell everyone! Wang Gengs heart first jumped in shock, then somewhat relaxed. Because the President must already be aware of the news. And indeed that was the case. Shen Hao, with the help of the presence of all the Envoys, began to strengthen his Observation of the planet, and indeed noticed some power flows. ... It wasnt just this planet; some immense powers originating from other planets had also begun to flow swiftly towards this side, along the vegetation that spanned the entire Star Domain. The power might not have been strong, but the quantity was absolutely staggering! Have him point out the location and then speed up the process! Shen Hao made the decision first, Priority is given to obtaining resources, especially Golden Legendary Treasures, and then the survivors. Clearly, the Chosen Ones who survived from this civilization, including their Extraordinary Paths, were not very helpful to Human Civilization. The Ghost Path was not a desirable choice for Human Civilization. And not many people would like it, at most treat it as a supplement. In such a situation, resources were more important. Wang Geng reacted swiftly, directly leaving the Gourd Cave Heaven with Ge Ran, at the same time sharing all the information he had obtained. In the next instant, Fiora, linked in spirit with Shen Hao, arranged the situation optimally, and everyone surged towards the designated location. They were not worried about their own safety, because Shen Hao could take them away at any moment. However, the core of the mission was to take away as many resources and survivors as possible! What followed was a race against time with the Dimensional Creatures. At the same time, in another Trial Civilization, there were also gains to be had. It was Zhao Miao, also a Chosen One with vast Talent among the younger generation. His Talent was Sword Immortal. Yes, he was a Purple Epic-level Sword Immortal right from the start. At the moment, eighteen Flying Swords of Blue Elite level and above floated around him, including two Purple Epic-level Flying Swords forming the eyes of the Sword Array, unleashing countless Sword Qi. Paired with Shen Haos power enhancement, they sliced through swathes of vegetation-shaped Dimensional Creatures, exterminating them. And around him, more and more people began to appear. All of them were Human Envoys dispatched to this planet, now teleported directly to Zhao Miaos vicinity under Shen Haos power. There was no other reason; this civilizations survivors were all gathered together! What appeared before their eyes was a colossal palace, like a fortress, wrapped within an impressive golden barrier, through which one could see billions of strong, neatly arranged warriors. What was even more astonishing was the mystical power emanating from these warriors, coalescing into gigantic figures! These figures, either clad in War Armor or holding Magic Treasures, came in various forms, some even wielding hammers and riding warhorses, each one immense, rising thousands of kilometers in height! And more importantly, each divine figure could exert High-level power of the Fourth Stage! Their depth might be insufficient, but the level was clear. Shen Hao saw very clearly that these shapes were not individual entities, but clearly the accumulation of countless warriors power! Each gathered the power of tens of millions of people, two of them even more spectacular, having gathered the power of at least two billion people! They were even more powerful than the military formations of Human Civilization! It must be their unique Extraordinary System, Shen Hao concluded. The military formation was merely a technique within the Cultivation Path and couldnt compare to such a unique Extraordinary System. Shen Hao, with a deeper understanding, could easily discern that inside each warrior, there resided at least one God! Yes, these were the shapes. The warriors within the same military formation worshipped the same God, enabling such a perfect integration of power. Offering to the God, Summoning the God might just be this civilizations Extraordinary Path! ` It seems quite decent, Shen Hao scanned the rest of the palace again. He found that, apart from the palace itself being a powerful Golden Legendary foundation, there were also several other treasures within the palace that were no less formidable than Golden Legendary items. Combined with these highly disciplined and powerful troops, it was clear that this civilization, upon recognizing the outbreak of the crisis, had boldly gathered all of its resources, foundations, and strongest members within the palace, and had been resisting by leveraging the power of the palace until now! This was indeed a pleasant surprise and undoubtedly the right move. For Human Civilization, it meant they could take everything away in the shortest amount of time possible! Actually, the reason why everyone in the palace was so fiercely battling at this moment was precisely because they had finally seen a glimmer of hope! And in a momentary lull in the combat, a strong figure dressed in luxurious clothes, tall and handsome, sent out a voice from within. All the surviving Chosen Ones of the Hao Shen Clan, resources, Magic Treasures, and foundations are gathered here! It was just one sentence, but its meaning was self-evident. Clearly, they were also well aware of what the other Trial Civilizations had come for! Not bad, Shen Hao suddenly chuckled. The next moment, his figure appeared on the battlefield above along with the entire Lingxiao Palace, traversing the vast and distant endless space. Upon arrival, an enormous shadow surged forth, bringing with it the immense Suppression of stars. In an instant, countless crazed Dimensional Creatures suddenly collapsed! The originally tense battlefield was instantly emptied! Such a terrifying scene evidently took the survivors of the so-called Hao Shen Clan by surprise. Next to the terrifyingly large figure before them, the powerful Divine Envoys they had summoned seemed like mere children by comparison, the contrast was stark! But the next moment, everyone couldnt help but burst into excitement. Especially the one leading them. He looked very young and was completely unable to contain his emotions at this moment! So strong! Incredibly powerful! In comparison, he, a Chosen One with Golden Legendary Talent and an Extraordinary Level of Level 34, felt so insignificant! This was very likely the top-ranked individual! Hao Ran, thinking just that, saw the powerful figure extend his palm towards them, holding the enormous palace in his hand, and in the blink of an eye, the scene before them shifted dramatically, with a warm glow shining down, revealing an enormous orange sun! Ever since the crisis erupted and civilization had collapsed, they hadnt been basked in the sunlight for a long time. Looking around, where was that desperate environment anymore? It turned out they had arrived in an open expanse of the Universe! Have we been saved? a gentle voice sounded in Hao Rans ear; he turned his head to look at his wife, the queen of the Hao Ran Divine Race, and he was also somewhat dazed. The past period had been so harrowing for them. The crisis had erupted, civilization had collapsed, billions of their people had perished in howls of grief, leaving only two billion warriors clinging to Martial God Temple for survival, but with endless enemies encroaching, it seemed they only had one path leftannihilation. Yet now, after discovering the arrival of Chosen Ones from other Trial Civilizations, in just a short period, they were safe? However, despite his youth, he was after all a ruler of a civilization. At this moment, overwhelmed with emotions, he turned his head towards his wife and also looked back at the countless generals and warriors behind him. Yes, weve been saved, he reminisced about the giant figure, his voice tinged with indescribable world-weariness. Compared to such beings, their civilization was insignificant. Perhaps, only entities like that could continue to survive through the brutal Trial Civilizations. But regardless, as long as there were still people surviving, as long as they were alive, he was determined to lead his kin and carry the wishes of those who had died, to allow their homeland and civilization to stubbornly persist. Open the palace gates! Hao Ran took a deep breath and ordered, Gentlemen, we dont have time to wallow in an irredeemable past. Accept it, then struggle with all your might! Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 325 - 293: An Excellent Grinding Spot Chapter 325: Chapter 293: An Excellent Grinding Spot He had already seen several spaceships coming from the massive planet nearby. They were their saviors, and would also be their future dependents. What followed was much simpler. Shen Hao had long since sent a message to Dong Gong, instructing him to arrange for the follow-up of this civilization. Having everyone join Human Civilization was impossible, although they were powerful, Human Civilization also needed to cultivate its own status, needing all new members to take pride in truly becoming a part of Human Civilization. When they were still weak before, it was acceptable, but now that couldnt be the case without any thresholds. According to Shen Haos idea, all civilizations that would be absorbed in the future had to go through an Affiliated Civilization first. Only after they had enough contributions could they join Human Civilization. ... Of course, if they were Chosen Ones, or if a civilization educated a sufficient foundation of excellence, that naturally could count as a contribution. This civilization, although struck by a great disaster, still retained a foundation and power that could be considered excellent. This was indubitably a good acquisition for Human Civilization. As for the subsequent matters, Shen Hao left to others. He did not rush to look at the specific rewards he had received. He remained in place, watching the plants that kept coming in an unending stream from afar. This really is a good place to score points, Shen Hao said, quite satisfied as he looked at his panel. Go to ????????????????????.co Just that incident alone had earned him a large amount of points! For Shen Hao, personally taking action could yield more points than letting others do it, but finding a scenario where he could continue to personally act was difficult. In comparison, it was better to distribute his power. However, since learning about the general situation here, Shen Hao was tempted. This place was undoubtedly an excellent spot for scoring points. First was the strength and quantity, second, the speed of these Dimensional Creatures was also very fast; following the vines spread throughout the Universe, they would quickly swarm over. Third, Shen Hao had discovered that the Dimensional Creatures polluted with the status of the Ancient God of Nature had the ability to pool their strength together and fuse into one! This was probably because one of the natural laws was integration, a unity of all. But this undoubtedly facilitated Shen Hao. Dealing with one was tantamount to dealing with countless! Such a point-scoring Holy Land, where else could one find it? Shen Hao immediately notified the others, then started grinding! He did not show his capabilities too astonishingly, avoiding scaring the Dimensional Creatures that might possess intelligence and logical thinking, but he acted decisively, taking the opportunity to calculate all his abilities aside from his Talent up until now. After a short time, the entire Star Domain seemed to be teeming with activity. More and more powerful Dimensional Creatures surged toward Shen Haos location; even those originally heading toward the Evil Spirit Civilization changed direction midway. This relieved many strong humans executing tasks within the Evil Spirit Civilization, as they now had more time to search for resources and survivors. In an instant, all Chosen Ones could clearly see the performance value of Human Civilization skyrocketing once again! Especially Shen Haos own performance value, which was over ten times higher than that of the second place! This was without a doubt a terrifying figure, and the many civilizations that enquired only needed to learn the origin of these points. Upon discovering that the Human Emperor had gone to the Chaotic Star Domain alone and had easily rescued all the survivors of a civilization, they could only remain silent in shock. Ji Tian even made a special trip back to the Mother Planet for this reason. It was a colossal planet, even three times larger in diameter than the Human Mother Planet; even when viewed from outer space, one could see the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. An endless wasteland, forests taller than mountains, and countless peaks suspended in the air If there were a novel written about this world, just by changing the maps, one could easily write seven or eight million words. In fact, this planet was already a massive Extraordinary Planet even before it gained growth from one trial after another. It had nearly a trillion creatures, with countless sects, families, and dynasties standing like forests. Its immense power was evident. Even though Civilization Trials would match a civilizations power, potential had to be re-evaluated based on the performance in trial after trial. Powerful civilizations would have an advantage in the initial Civilization Trials. Moreover, the Great Wilderness Civilization had very good performance, or rather, luck. At the beginning of the Trials, the one who received the Golden Legendary Talent was a top-secret family. The Ji Family. He was the Ji Familys ancestor, Ji Zhan by name. Already standing at the pinnacle of the world, invincible in his time, after receiving the Golden Legendary Talent, he became even more unstoppable. So much so that, once the Civilization Trial began, he unified the entire civilization in the shortest time, reducing the losses from internal strife to a minimum. Todays Ji Zhan, now known as the Great Emperor, is the master of the Great Wilderness! However, this powerful presence that suppressed the entire civilization, at this very moment, stood atop his grand hall, gazing at the stars, silent. Ancestor, Ji Tian said respectfully, standing behind Ji Zhan, the news has been confirmed, that Human Emperor was indeed in the Chaotic Star Domain. Ji Zhan turned around and looked at his most trusted and excellent family descendant. After a pause, he finally spoke up slowly, What do you think our Great Wilderness should do now? Ancestor, Ji Tian immediately knelt down, if its just for the civilizations survival, and the continuation of the family, then the best course would be to seek allegiance. If it is for grand ambitions and an unbeatable path, then we must never cease to be self-reliant. Indeed, Ji Zhan said with his hands behind his back, this is not just your own idea, is it? Ji Tian seemed not to answer, but in reality, he had already given his answer. The survival of civilization, the continuation of the family lineage, are issues that concern everyone. Yet visions of grandeur, the path to invincibility, belong to him alone. Ji Zhan is naturally unwilling to be outdone by others, but the others do not have this path of invincibility. Even Ji Tian is only walking the path of defeating oneself at best. However, even knowing the answer, the normally enraged Ji Zhan is now silent. There is no other reason, the Human Emperor is simply too powerful. Initially, upon learning of the Red Mythical Talent, Ji Zhan was shocked and wary, yet he did not hold too much reverence. Because his level was not that high. He was already at Level 38! The systems levels precisely divided the strength of different Extraordinary Paths according to Life Level. The greater the level, the wider the disparity between each level. The chasm between Level 38 and Level 31 is immense! Moreover, with the strength of the Great Wilderness clearly far surpassing that of Human Civilization, and its Store Level as well, Ji Zhan believed in his heart that his status was essentially on par with that of the Human Emperor, if only lacking in potential. But as time passed, the shocks came one after another. Stars spread across the entire Universe, quintuple points, a single person slaughtering over a hundred Fourth Stage Dimensional Creatures, and now diving alone into perilous realms, not only monopolizing the entire heritage of two extinct civilizations but also madly exchanging points at an astonishing, even terrifying rate! All these performances clearly told all civilizationswithout the Red Mythical Talent, one does not deserve to stand at the pinnacle! He had always thought he was extraordinarily lucky, the Chosen One, and believed the Great Wilderness was immensely powerful, with all others merely barbarians. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yet in reality, at higher levels, he and the entire Great Wilderness were no different from the masses. A path to invincibility? Not even close! But! When he was still weak, had he ever thought that one day he could become invincible in the world? Red Mythical Talent! Ji Zhan muttered to himself. He was absolutely certain that within the Trial Civilizations, there must be a way to obtain the Red Mythical Talent! Just like Ji Tian, who was originally only Purple Epic, but from the reward of the last trial, his Talent was directly elevated to Golden Legend. And so could he! Old Ancestor Ji Tian naturally heard this muttering. He lowered his head, but his heart was filled with sorrow. During this period, Ji Tian had been intensifying his study of Human Civilization. That included their history, their culture. Thats why he understood the inherent disadvantages of civilizations developed on the foundation of cultivation. In the brief history of Human Civilization, humans clearly understood the importance of the masses, recognized the significance of the nation and civilization, possessing an unparalleled sense of belonging and cohesion. But what about them? In the world of cultivation, everyone is for themselves. Even now, they were only forcibly united by crisis. The same was true for his Old Ancestor. In his heart, what family, what civilizationthese were but subordinate, how could they compare to ones own grand path? Under ordinary circumstances, this might not necessarily be wrong. But, after all, the main focus of the Civilization Trial is the civilization itself! Looking at the extremely terrifying performance value of the Chosen One in first place on the ranking list, Ji Tians heart gradually became determined. And at this moment, it wasnt only Ji Tian who was impacted and reaching a decision. Anyone with sense, after the shock, would understand that in this trial, the meaning of the trial itself is insignificant compared to encountering this Human Emperor. No one believes that Human Civilization will be unable to pass the trial. After all, the only and greatest weakness of Human Civilization is being rapidly remedied during the trial, particularly after reaping the heritages of the Star Moon Civilization and the two other Trial Civilizations. No matter how things evolve after the trial, if such a Human Civilization cannot make it through, then they are all doomed. Therefore, the Cangling Civilization and Elfie Civilization finally made the same decision as Star Moon Civilization! One after another, they completely aligned with Human Civilization. For a time, the Global United Front within Human Civilization got utterly busy. After all, it concerned five civilizations! The number of issues to handle and resolve was simply too many. But the gains from these were also immensely substantial! Chapter 326 - 294: Reaping a Rich Harvest Chapter 326: Chapter 294: Reaping a Rich Harvest The two civilizations that perished in this Trial, one was known as the Evil Spirit Civilization, a name that is of course a translation. The Evil Spirit Civilization did not originally focus on the Ghost Path, but rather was a coexistence of the Immortal Dao and the Ghost Path. The living sought Immortality, whereas the dead pursued the Ghost Path. However, over ten thousand years ago, a war erupted between the Immortals and Ghosts. The Ghost Path won, and thus, it became the sole path of the entire civilization. All mortals, after reaching adulthood and reproducing, were expected to be transformed into ghosts and then cultivate the Ghost Path. In the beginning, mortals were like ants, and even after transformation, they remained at the bottom. ... But with each development in the civilizations structure, and as certain powerful individuals gradually became aware, the entire civilization began to take a more perfected form. Ghost Immortals, Ghost Kings, Ghost Generals S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although their ranks were clear, the path to ascension was distinct, and the high-level also focused on the civilization itself. Even after joining the Civilization Trial, with the intricate methods of the Ghost Path, they managed to get through the first three trials relatively easily; it was only during the Fourth Stage that they encountered some setbacks. But this fifth time, they were completely unprepared. They were only concerned with preventing crises within the Life Empire but were unaware of how terrifying the enemy was. Their evasion of the other Trial Civilizations was a major misstep. Go to ????????????????????.co Our strength isnt great, and the Ghost Path is not favored by common civilizations. Ge Ran spoke of this decision with profound regret. There was also the alliance with the Hao Shen Clan. We originally thought it would be enough to get through the Trial The path of the Hao Shen Clan and their own path were highly complementary, in fact. Because the Hao Shen Clan cultivated God! This God is formed from essence, Qi, and spirit, but as more and more people nourished the God, and grew stronger, God would also become more perfected and subsequently give back to the Spirit Nourishers. After connecting with the Evil Spirit Civilization, they made an astonishing discovery that Ghosts could also nourish Gods! Taking a powerful ghost as a model for nourishing the God would bring great benefits to both sides. That is why, in a short period of time, the two civilizations were able to form a closely-knit alliance, with both sides gaining immense advantages from each others paths. The two civilizations even had the potential to fuse together. This was indeed something viable; one civilization could predominately assimilate the other, and then renaming itself to become a single, separate civilization. This also fueled ambition. If such a thing had not happened, perhaps these two civilizations really could have formed a powerful civilization. However, in the Civilization Trial, the very existence of a civilization, like a tree sapling in the storm, could break at any moment. But now, the Human Civilization had reaped the benefits. Dong Gong was currently sitting in his office, his expression barely concealing his excitement as he looked at the gains compiled in his hands. A full thirteen Golden Legendary Civilization Rewards! Yes, excluding those integrated into planets that could not be taken away, the two civilizations had contributed a total of thirteen Golden Legendary Civilization Rewards to Human Civilization. Although, most of these rewards were somewhat related to the transcendent paths of both civilizations. But after all, they were Golden Legendary Civilization Rewards, and each could be regarded as a foundation. Among them, three were particularly prominent. The first was the Martial God Temple from the Hao Shen Civilization. This Golden Legendary Treasure could even be considered a mysterious and spaceship on its own. Although it lacked warp travel capabilities, it could accommodate an army of two billion people, merging their auras as one for unified attack and defense, unleashing incredibly terrifying power. Just by looking at how it could allow a mere two billion to hold their ground against attacks from countless dimensional creatures, one could imagine its quality. Besides that, there were many other Golden Legendary Civilization foundations that were very powerful. The second was a divine statue. By kneeling and offering sacrifices before it, one had the chance to receive a Divine Gifted Power. It might be some sort of powerful Talent or ability, perhaps strengthening the soul, the blood qi becoming more condensed, or even healing injuries Even if each person only had one chance, for the entire civilization, it was still a tremendous aid; moreover, there was no need to worry about risks, because it was very clearly stated in the introduction that the essence of this statue was a Divine Rank of a powerful Fallen God. It was somewhat similar to Fiora. As for the third item, it was a treasure that could exert a tremendous influence in a short period of time. A Golden Legendary Treasure named the Extreme Yin Spring as a Civilization Reward. The reason why this treasure was so special lay in its name Extreme Yin, which, paradoxically, contained an immensely powerful Life Force, capable of transforming a persons Life Level in a short span of time. Although scarce, it was a priceless treasure essential for breakthroughs! Indeed, this was one of the reasons why Dong Gong had also marked this treasure as substantial. At this moment, the high-end military strength of the Human Civilization was at a critical point. More and more were reaching Level 30, but even with the Heavenly Tribulation, breaking through was not an easy task. However, the waters condensed by the Extreme Yin Spring were sufficient to rapidly fill the final gap needed for a breakthrough! With just experimental use, the number of Chosen Ones in the Fourth Stage of the Human Civilization had increased by a full four! If there was a sufficient quantity, along with other resources, it could lead to an explosive increase in the number of Fourth Stage Chosen Ones of the Human Civilization. The inheritance of the Trial Civilizations is indeed incredibly rich, Dong Gong, looking at the other ten treasures, was overjoyed. These treasures, capable of forming the foundation of a civilization, along with thirteen billion powerful Ghost Generals and two billion equally formidable members of the Hao Shen Clan, had dramatically boosted the strength of the human civilizations troops. In terms of high-end power, more than seventy Fourth Stage powerhouses were gained from these two civilizations in one fell swoop, along with four hundred and twenty thousand Chosen Ones, among which there were even three with Golden Legendary Talent. After all, those who had survived were undoubtedly the elite. Next, all that was needed was to rearm these warriors with the Human Civilizations foundations and resources, and once they were redeployed to the battlefield, they could bring in even more points! Dong Gong checked the report again before sending it to Fiora, the President who was far away in the Chaotic Star Domain gathering points, so she would be informed. However, it was not just the Human Civilization that felt surprised. The two newly joined civilizations were equally astonished, perhaps even more so! In this period, they had become aware of the status of Human Civilization. It was like a dream. Having only gone through two Trials, starting out as a Non-magic World civilization! Possessor of Red Mythical Talent! Five times the points! Moreover, already three civilizations had explicitly expressed their wishes to become Affiliated Civilizations. Although they had already perceived the strength of this civilization from the rankings, everything they learned in this time still made the Divine Emperor Hao Ran of the Hao Shen Clan feel as if in a dream. Its power was far beyond his previous understanding. At this very moment, he truly realized how foolish his prior caution had been! If we had emerged sooner and pledged our allegiance earlier, we wouldnt be in this position! Hao Ran thought of his hundreds of billions of citizens with tremendous heartache. Being able to retain a spark and meet the Human Civilization is already fortunate, Hao Rans queen, a woman named Hao Wan, gently consoled him. Whats done is done; we should look forward. Waner is right, Hao Ran took a deep breath, suppressing the complex emotions in his heart, his gaze becoming resolute, The Human Emperor is so powerful, by following him, by following the Human Civilization, perhaps well have a chance to uncover the true nature of the Civilization Trial, and discover who brought all this upon us! Indeed, at the crux of civilizations annihilation, Hao Rans hatred and loathing for the Civilization Trial had peaked. As losers, what they gained far outweighed what they lost. This is all in the distant future, Hao Wan continued, What we should be concerned about is the present. The potential of the Human Civilization is astonishing, but its rapid development also has obvious drawbacks, and it is in need of our assistance. We should complete our forces reorganization as soon as possible and then set out to make our own contributions The Human Civilization is now our only reliance going forward. Youre right! Hao Ran nodded emphatically! Shortly after Shen Hao had finished reviewing Dong Gongs report, a report from Hao Ran, as well, was submitted. It even included a joint report from the surviving Ghost Immortals of the Evil Spirit Civilization. The content was straightforward; they wished to prove themselves in the new civilization. This was not an exception. In a way, the immense threat of the Civilization Trial also strengthened the internal unity of civilizations. Although they were just newly joined species, there was no time for respite. Agreed to all, Shen Hao annotated the report, The core task of the next phase is still to gather points and also accelerate the assimilation of the gains from this time! Chapter 327 - 295: The Anti-Ancient God Unified Alliance? Chapter 327: Chapter 295: The Anti-Ancient God Unified Alliance? Shen Haos harvest referred to more than just the newly acquired cultural heritage of civilizations. It also referred to these people. The battlefield is the best place to strengthen cohesion; since they had volunteered to step onto the battlefield, it was naturally an opportunity to accelerate integration. Just like with the Star Moon Civilization. As the frontline warriors continued to fight side by side, the relationships between civilizations became increasingly close. The current Star Moon Civilization, with the exception of not being recognized as an Affiliated Civilization by the Civilization Trial system, was already not much different from a true Affiliated Civilization. Furthermore, with the rapidly approaching Cangling Civilization and Elfie Civilization, the actual power controlled by Human Civilization had become even more formidable. ... The speed of earning points had also become astonishingly faster. After a mere two months, the Level 33 Mall was opened! These were trillions upon trillions of points, a whopping ten quadrillion! Finally, weve reached the moment when we must use quadrillion as a unit, Shen Hao said, looking at the sixteen-digit number and couldnt help but feel a sense of awe. At this rate, the amount of points obtained in the future would likely swell to an incredibly vast magnitude. Perhaps the store will change its units? Go to ????????????????????.co But regardless, the opening of the Level 34 Mall was good news. It meant that the Store Level of Human Civilization had officially caught up with all civilizations in this Trial! S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It also meant that the VIP product level in the goods could be raised by another Level. The batch of Golden Legendary Equipment that was obtained earlier could bring a huge profit to Human Civilization. Not to mention the three civilizations that were already actively approaching and had almost locked in their status as Affiliated Civilizations, even the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization conducted large-scale trade with Human Civilization. The profits were staggering! Not just various resources but even the core Transcendent Path technologies of several civilizations had been acquired. The Ebat Civilization even handed over their Demon Cultivation technology. And Human Civilization obtained it as well. This technology, unsuitable for use on Affiliated Civilizations, could nonetheless be deployed against enemies, making it something that could not be dismissed. Especially considering how from the current Trials situation, in the future, Native Forces could very likely emerge frequently. However, despite everything progressing stably for the better, Shen Hao remained vigilantthe experiences of the Evil Spirit Civilization and Hao Shen Civilization were enough to prove the dangers of the Trial, and an unexpected change could occur at any moment. In contrast, other Trial Civilizations seemed to have become somewhat complacent during this time. Some minor movements began to surface. Particularly the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization. The Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization have been getting close recently, Dong Gong presented a new report, Theyve also started collaborating, consciously expanding their range of conquest, and some regions we had listed as alternatives have been preempted by them. In this period, without any major crises, all civilizations were frantically accumulating points, bolstering their own power. And two major alliances had formed. One of them naturally included the four civilizations led by Human Civilization, while at the same time, the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization were actively coming together, even courting the Great Wu Empire from the native civilizations, gradually showing the tendency to form a new alliance. This behavior was somewhat unexpected. Because from the standpoint of civilizations, distancing themselves from Human Civilization was undoubtedly foolish. Not to mention the formidable strength formed after Human Civilization attracted many other civilizations, the mere presence of Shen Hao alone was a significant deterrent. If not for Shen Hao, where would the current ease of point accumulation be? To say that Shen Hao alone supported this Trial might be an exaggeration, but without him, few civilizations would have survived. Sometimes, the actions of a civilization are not necessarily based on the interest of the entire civilization, Shen Hao said after reading the report, Especially in the Civilization Trial, the store system and the existence of Transcendents can elevate the importance and power of individuals to an extreme. When personal interests clash with the interests of the civilization, they might not prioritize the civilizations interests. Clearly, some individuals were unwilling to play second fiddle and did not wish to submit to Human Civilization for the overall future of their civilization. Yet, Shen Hao was at most slightly disappointed but did not take it too seriously. While Human Civilization indeed needed more Affiliated Civilizations, they werent strictly necessary. Do not let go of the interests you should fight for. You can be a bit tougher in your external stance, Shen Hao finally instructed, but theres no need to provoke conflicts proactively. In short, prioritize interests above all. Yes, Dong Gong responded. Putting the matter aside for the time being, Shen Hao turned his attention back to his cheat interface. Nearly a year had passed since his arrival in this Universe. The time for the sixth application of the cheat had come again. Shen Hao thought for a moment and chose the Chosen One count cheat. This was a cheat that appeared only in this Trial. With outsiders continually joining, the number of Chosen Ones in Human Civilization seemed rather sparse, so activating this cheat would double the efficiency in producing new Chosen Ones for Human Civilization, better to activate sooner rather than later. Including the Talent cheat for Chosen Ones, which could double the chances of high-Quality Talents emerging within Human Civilization, the effects would obviously be better when paired with the aforementioned cheat. Shen Hao also hoped that more powerful individuals would emerge within Human Civilization. Having made his choice, he no longer concerned himself with the internal affairs of the civilization and continued to accumulate points in the Chaotic Star Domain. Chapter 328 - 295: The Anti-Ancient God Unified Alliance?_2 Chapter 328: Chapter 295: The Anti-Ancient God Unified Alliance?_2 Time seemed to have suddenly accelerated. The entire universe became quiet. Apart from the ongoing wailing of the smaller civilizations, all the powerful civilizations were single-mindedly focusing on their own affairs, especially on sweeping away Dimensional Creatures and Polluters. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unexpectedly, two months later, the Great Wu Empire also suddenly began a frenzied battle. In one fell swoop, they dispatched an enormous contingent of fifty billion Spiritual Ability Users, beginning a mad sweep near the Great Wu Empire! They even split off large forces and powerhouses to head towards extremely dangerous areas such as the Chaotic Star Domain and the core regions of the Life Empire. ... What are they trying to do? Not only Human Civilization, but all other Trial Civilizations were displeased with this. After all, a native civilization fighting so actively was a thankless task. Unlike Trial Civilizations, which could receive points as a reward from the Civilization Trial. Clearly, the information that came out was not so simple. Although the Great Wu Empire claimed it was contributing to the fight against the Ancient Gods, such words, if spoken by the Justice Federation, might be somewhat credible, but the Great Wu Empire was a different story. Go to ????????????????????.co Many Trial Civilizations had been in this universe for a not so short time, and they naturally had some understanding of the native forces, especially these few powerful native forces. The Great Wu Empire can be said to be the most unstable power in this native universe. Ambitious. For ten thousand years, they were either in the midst of warfare or preparing for it. True to their empires name, the entire Great Wu Empire is a standard military empire. Their strongest, who self-proclaims as Emperor Wu, the Emperor of Great Wu, is also the nominal Strongest in the entire universe. At least the past Emperors of the Life Empire couldnt compare to him. Looking at this powers past behavior, its all about plundering, warfare, plundering! Such a force, would they do thankless tasks? Even in the face of an apocalyptic crisis? Something must have happened to them? Are they contaminated? Is it a situation similar to that of the Justice Federation? We must find out, the Great Wu Empire has already greatly affected our interests! One after another, Trial Civilizations expressed their opinions, including the three civilizations like Star Moon Civilization. After all, although they are currently contributing points to Human Civilization, they can also gain twice the benefits for themselves! Especially since these benefits can be converted into various Golden Legendary resources, the value has increased even more. Even if they were to become Affiliated Civilizations, their own strength is just as important. Under such circumstances, how could they simply watch the Great Wu Empire take away the prey that should have been theirs? In the end, all the voices converged on Shen Hao. Even the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization were hoping Shen Hao would take action. It could be said that Shen Hao, along with Human Civilization, had become the de facto Trial Civilization Alliance Leader, even if the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization remained aloof, showing signs of a confrontation with the alliance, they still had to acknowledge this fact. Without Shen Hao and Human Civilization taking the lead, the danger of this trial would increase by more than one level. And as Shen Hao received the intelligence reports, he was also paying close attention to the situation of the Great Wu Empire. They are intentionally avoiding the stars, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes slightly, Clearly, they have considerable understanding of me. The current Human Emperor, in the eyes of the native civilizations, is the embodiment of a friendly Ancient God. Thats right, the power displayed by Shen Hao could only be explained as that of an Ancient God. However, this Ancient God possesses a thought logic similar to that of intelligent life, so, although his power is not as great as other powerful Ancient Gods, he is still the greatest Savior of all civilizations of this era. In this situation, even the Dominator Star Domain became exceedingly mysterious. But the Great Wu Empire was able to precisely find a way to avoid Shen Haos gaze. As long as they did not make eye contact, did not mutter, did not pray. In places untouched by human steps, Shen Hao was not all-knowing. Yet, the more it was so, the more it could explain something. At this moment, with only about half a year left until the second ranking settlement, it meant that in the original destiny, an event comparable to the Justice Federations collapse was due to happen in half a years time. There was a great likelihood it would fall upon the Great Wu Empire. Spread our message, Shen Hao said, We welcome the Great Wu Empire to comprehensively join the Anti-Ancient God resistance front, but once you join, you cannot act privately, you must follow unified arrangements. Yes! Dong Gong immediately complied. This move was clearly quite clever, killing several birds with one stone. On one hand, they had a name, a reason that was legitimate. After all, the fate of the Justice Federation sufficiently showed that opposing Ancient Gods was extremely dangerous, that one could become the enemy at any moment; naturally, there needed to be wariness from all sides, even scrutiny, over disjointed combat, lest a crisis easily arises. On the other hand, this was tantamount to giving Human Civilizations actual Alliance Hierarch status, a formal title. Once established, it would not just be the indigenous civilizations that had to obey Human Civilizations arrangements, but the Great Wilderness Civilization and Ebat Civilization would be no exception. To the alliance relationship currently formed by these two civilizations, it was a substantial blow. At the same time, it could also secure greater benefits for Human Civilization and its Civilization System after the alliances official recognition! Clearly, upon the news being disseminated, all civilizations could sense the intention of Human Civilization. But the strength of the supporters was not weak in the least. The Star Moon Civilization, Cangling Civilization, and Elfie Civilization had all decided to become Affiliated Civilizations of Human Civilization, and thus naturally supported it strongly! The Great Wilderness Civilization and Ebat Civilization, although somewhat reluctant, faced with such a vast force, found it difficult to do anything for the time being. For a time, the voice calling for the true establishment of the Anti-Ancient God Unified Alliance and letting Human Civilization take up the role of the Alliance Leader to preside over the situation grew stronger and stronger. The Justice Federation was the first to offer support, actively promoting it, with the Company Alliance following closely behind. However, half a month later, Shen Hao received a special piece of intelligence. The Great Wu Empire is drawing in the Ebat Civilization and the Great Wilderness Civilization? Shen Hao narrowed his eyes. Yes, the message comes from the Company Alliance, Dong Gong said, his tone somewhat grave, Moreover, theres some additional information from the Company Alliance that is not very definite but warrants vigilance. He passed over another report. In the intelligence, Human Civilization indeed was at a disadvantage. Such disadvantage was not only their own issue but was akin to the common problem of almost all Trial Civilizations. After all, they had only recently encountered each other and arrived in this universe. They could not possibly establish a worthy intelligence system within such a short period of time, whether in relation to indigenous civilizations or other Trial Civilizations. The envoys sent out were truly just envoys, at most serving a communication function. But fortunately, Human Civilization had already established prestige and received the active approach of indigenous civilizations; at least within the Company Alliance, more than half stood on the side of Human Civilization. It was also a source of intelligence. And the intelligence Shen Hao was looking at this moment was indeed interesting. It was about the Hidden Civilizations within the Great Wu Empire. That is, the only Trial Civilization currently ranked seventh, which had not stood out openly, and even lacked abundant intelligence information. This civilization was rather unlucky, having started its existence within the influence range of the Great Wu Empire, and not just in the peripheral areas. But looking at their performance value, there was a trend of catching up recently; evidently, they were doing well within the Great Wu Empire. Yet the information in hand revealed an unexpected piece of news. Emperor Wu, along with many powerhouses, has taken up long-term residence in this Hidden Civilization Shen Hao, reading the intelligence, a guess immediately surfaced. Had the Great Wu Empire joined this Trial Civilization and through it usurped the nest, completing the transition from an indigenous civilization to a Trial Civilization? Chapter 329 - 296: Going Their Separate Ways! Chapter 329: Chapter 296: Going Their Separate Ways! Indigenous civilizations usurping the nests of Trial Civilizations to acquire the identity of a Trial Civilizationsuch a maneuver isnt theoretically impossible. The Analysis Department of Human Civilization had already provided an answer. They had attempted it, and the content of the attempt was straightforward. That is, to formally recruit natives, making them members of the civilization! The Civilization Trials judgment on recruiting natives involves self-recognition, a requirement that is mutual. It requires the civilizations own approval, and its not just about gaining an identity: this identity needs to be recognized by the vast majority within the civilization. ... In addition, the joiners themselves must also be willing, needing to wholeheartedly embrace their place as a member of this civilization. Once these two requirements are met, the cognitive barrier caused by the Civilization Trial would be broken. The natives would then come to understand the true nature of the Civilization Trial. However, once natives are expelled, and if there is no second Trial Civilization willing to accept them within a certain period, their cognition will be erased once again. It could be said that such regulations provide many civilizations with an ample opportunity to supplement their internal members. After all, some weaker civilizations have no chance of recruiting other Trial Civilizations as Affiliated Civilizations. Go to ????????????????????.co If they suffer heavy losses during a certain trial or crisis and cannot replenish quickly, they are left with no choice but death. Based on these rules, there is operational feasibility for an indigenous civilization to usurp the identity of a Trial Civilization. As long as a powerful being within an indigenous civilization formally joins, they would come to understand the true nature of the Civilization Trial, then employ the same method to integrate more and more natives. Once the number and strength of the integrated natives exceed that of the Trial Civilization, the civilization would have effectively been replaced! However, although this is theoretically possible, there are many practical problems to consider. Among them, the most significant issue is the Chosen One. Even if the joiners can give birth to Chosen Ones, the High-level Civilization Mall is ultimately ruled by the Strongest among the original civilization, and its quite difficult for newcomers to catch up. So, Shen Hao actually leans more towards the idea that this is a form of cooperation. Its more likely that this seventh-ranked Trial Civilization proactively invited the Great Wu Empire to join, hoping to rapidly enhance its own strength through this powerful indigenous civilization! The most significant evidence of this is the recent growth in the civilizations performance value! Indeed, not only did Shen Hao speculate in this way, but the Analysis Department held similar conjectures, and even other civilizations began incrementally analyzing from this perspective. Such an approach may seem like it can quickly enhance strength, but in reality, it is an exceedingly risky move, the report submitted by Dong Gong explains, Firstly, becoming a Trial Civilization isnt necessarily a good thing. Indigenous civilizations need only to pass a single trial to be able to develop peacefully within the universe. In contrast, Trial Civilizations, though they possess a larger stage, face endless crises. Indeed, if there was a choice, Shen Hao believed that the majority of the civilizations participating in this trial would opt to become indigenous civilizations. To carry on peacefully with all that they have already acquired and continue to develop. Therefore, civilizations that actively choose to become Trial Civilizations are rare, more often than not, its merely to satisfy some individuals ambitions. The current situation of the Great Wu Empire does seem to fit this criteria. Secondly, a newly joined force that is too powerful will directly disrupt the balance. Merely relying on a higher Store Level may not sustain the balance, nor is it easy to unite forces under one flag. This point is even more crucial than the first! The greatest role of the Store Level system is to determine the dominant will of a civilization. All civilizations inevitably have a Strongest Chosen One to unite the Civilization Points. Under such circumstances, if the new members are stronger, conflicts are easily sparked. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Because both parties have a certain balance of power. In the Civilization Trial, should internal conflict arise within a civilization, the impact goes without saying. Thirdly, the divergence in civilization paths and social systems. Fourthly, new troops need to be equipped by the mall to provide Civilization Points for the civilization in battles. Fifth The report continuously raised over a dozen points, addressing all the potential impacts such speculation could have on Trial Civilizations, and at the end, it presented the greatest risk. Spiritual Ability Users face extremely high risks in this trial! The threat posed by overall Pollution within Trial Civilizations is far greater than that for indigenous civilizations! Yes, this is the crux of the issue. If the Great Wu Empire really did become a Trial Civilization, it would not just mean the addition of a strong competitorthat would be the addition of a high-risk potential enemy. After reading the entire report and looking at the remaining six months until the next ranking settlement, Shen Hao quickly made a decision. Contact the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization, explain the risks, and ask them to ostracize the Great Wu Empire. Indeed, Shen Hao had no intentions of deepening ties with such a fraught civilization. If things go as expected, the second key node in fate would be centered on the Great Wu Empire. Even he could not predict what would happen. Chapter 330 - 296: Going Their Separate Ways!_2 Chapter 330: Chapter 296: Going Their Separate Ways!_2 Moreover, the Great Wu Empire is now frantically grabbing points! Their troops have not yet been fully armed with store goods, and their ratio of acquiring points is not high. Not to mention compared to Human Civilization with its five-fold cheat, they fall short when compared to all other civilizations! This point is clearly evident from the growth of the performance value compared with the military exploits of the Great Wu Empires army. For every Dimensional Creature they kill, it is a loss for the Anti-Ancient God Unified Alliance! However, after over a month of diplomatic negotiations, Dong Gong had no choice but to report. The Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization seem to have rejected our demands, Dong Gong said, Although they did not explicitly say so, they are indeed deepening their cooperation with the Great Wu Empire. Moreover, it has been confirmed that they have obtained substantial control over the Great Sword Civilization, with the Emperor of Great Wu even actively working to upgrade his store level! ... The Great Sword Civilization is the civilization ranked seventh. This name is a transliteration. The Extraordinary Path of the Great Sword Civilization is quite unique; the whole civilization produces a special Extraordinary material that can merge with the soul and the Physical Body, soaking up Extraordinary Power and growing together. After undergoing internal conflicts, the group that forged the Great Swords came to hold a dominant position in ruling the civilization. The civilization even changed its name for this. However, the essence of this path is that of Spiritual Weapons. After entering the Civilization Trial, all the other Spiritual Weapons that had been suppressed needed to be picked back up. But in the short term, its difficult to catch up where they lack, and as a result, the civilizations internal development has suffered serious shortcomings. Go to ????????????????????.co In the last trial, they suffered heavy losses. For such a civilization to fall into the hands of the Great Wu Empire in this trial and end up like this is not surprising. Im afraid that inviting the Great Wu Empire to join the civilization was the Great Sword Civilizations last desperate attempt under compulsion. However, knowing the truth does not diminish the threat of the Great Wu Empire! S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The overall advantage of the Great Wu Empire lies in various military Spiritual Power Technologies they control, especially various types of equipment, Shen Hao said as he looked at the relevant information, squinting his eyes, They even use spiritual energy as the main source of energy for civilization development, extensively applied in various domains. Everyone in the civilization takes pride in becoming a Spiritual Ability User One must know that among the four awakened Ancient Gods, one of the main Laws they control is Energy! This also one of the reasons Shen Hao concluded that following the Justice Federation, the Great Wu Empire would be the next to have bad luck. Human Civilization has also issued a warning. However, the choices of the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization have already spoken volumes. These two civilizations are no longer prioritizing the interests of civilization, but are driven by personal interest! Such civilizations wont go far in the Civilization Trial, Shen Hao decided, Issue a final warning; they must sever ties with the Great Wu Empire, otherwise, withdraw our ambassador, terminate all trade relations, and expel them from the Unified Alliance! President, do we need to go this far? Dong Gong was somewhat taken aback. They have already decided to stand against us, or at least face us with opposition, Shen Hao said calmly, The Civilization Trial is not a stage for diplomatic games. We dont need incompetent allies, especially since deep involvement with the Great Wu Empire is akin to moving closer to the edge of a cliff. We naturally want to stay away and remain vigilant. In addition, there was another reason, which was to show the newly joined three Affiliated Civilizations the attitude of Human Civilization towards opposition. No matter what the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization were thinking, as long as they clearly chose opposition, then Human Civilization must respond firmly! On the battlefield of the opposing trials, the entire Civilization System can only have one voice. This is a baseline that Human Civilization needs to stand firm on. As Dong Gong returned with Shen Haos instructions, the actions of Human Civilization became decisive and swift. Before many civilizations had time to react, a final ultimatum was directly issued! Time also granted only half a month! We are the ones who have always treated other civilizations in such a manner! After receiving the message, Emperor Wu of the Great Wu spoke in an icy tone, his anger palpable to all. This was to be expected. The one known as the strongest in the entire universe, truly unparalleled, his name alone enough to instill fear in most. Even the powerhouses from civilizations part of the Five Great Forces held a natural awe of him. This reverence stemmed not just from the power of Emperor Wu of the Great Wu but also from the style of the Great Wu Empire uncompromisingly strong! Incredibly battle-hungry! Just as Emperor Wu had said, it had always been them issuing prohibitions against certain civilizations or forces. Now, for the first time, a prohibition was issued against them! Your Majesty. A person stood up from below and spoke in a deep voice, Your Majesty must not underestimate the Human Emperor. Even a Spiritual Ability Talent of the Divine Twelve Layer is but of the Purple Epic grade among us Chosen Ones, let alone the immense strength of the Golden Legendary Talent that Your Majesty has witnessed. The Red Mythical Talent that the Human Emperor possesses is even more formidable, a sheer anomaly with indescribable potential, much like cheating! The one who spoke was indeed a powerhouse of the Great Wilderness Civilization. It seemed he was worried Emperor Wu would respond with excessive force without regard and felt compelled to emphasize his warning. Even if the Great Wilderness Civilization had chosen to oppose, it was only opposing the recruitment of Human Civilization and was not interested in being a subordinate civilization, not in confronting them on the battleground. Human Civilization at this time not only had Shen Hao, but they had also rallied three Trial Civilizations to their side as affiliated civilizations! Even if, on comparison of civilization strength, the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization were far superior to those three Trial Civilizations, the addition of the Human Emperor meant that the outcome of any war was uncertain. Furthermore, the threat of the trial still loomed. This Emperor is not rash. Emperor Wu seemed somewhat displeased, but the fury in his eyes quickly subsided. To have achieved such a level, he was naturally no fool. Even if he didnt fully understand the rules of the Civilization Trial yet, the sheer scale left him profoundly shocked! The entire universe was merely a trial! Such a stage was exactly what he deeply desired. And in the Civilization Trial that was vast enough to involve countless worlds and civilizations, with the limitless universe as the stage, he would naturally not underestimate someone at the forefront with Red Mythical Talent. However So what if its cheating? No matter how fearsome the talent, it still belongs to a mere child who has entered the Extraordinary just seven years ago! Confidence surged forth from Emperor Wu, I have already touched upon the power of a higher realm! Once I break through this final step, I will become an Ancient God! His talent, however strong, cannot compare to that of an Ancient God! Indeed, after becoming a Chosen One, the Extraordinary Level of Emperor Wu had reached Level 40! Only one step away from the Fifth Stage! Even if the Store Level wasnt high enough yet, with the Extraordinary Laws of the universe continuously perfecting, he had indeed touched upon this step. This was one of the main reasons why the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization had risked offending Shen Hao to stand with the Great Wu Empire! Once Emperor Wu officially broke through to the Extraordinary Fifth Stage, within their alliance, it would be akin to having a true Ancient God! The talent of the Human Emperor, no matter how formidable, could not contend with an Ancient God; otherwise, Human Civilization would act even more aggressively. Such a stake was worth the risk. Do not forget, the final ranking rewards are calculated based on the contributions of the entire civilization. If protected by a true Ancient God, they would directly win the trial! Chapter 331 - 297: A Huge Research Breakthrough! Chapter 331: Chapter 297: A Huge Research Breakthrough! Despite Shen Haos limited intelligence on the Great Wilderness Civilization and Ebat Civilization, he wasnt entirely without guesses. However, he only observed coldly. Not everyone could recognize the true meaning of status, which exceeded the understanding of most Transcendents. Its laughable to think that even if the Emperor of Great Wu truly succeeded in advancing from Level 40 to Level 41, he could rival an Ancient God or even pose a threat to him. Ultimately, the so-called Spiritual Ability Talent fundamentally stems from Spiritual Ability Rules, naturally suppressed by the Ancient Gods. More importantlyShen Hao vaguely guessed the reason behind the imminent crisis in the Great Wu Empire. ... Investigate what the Emperor of Great Wus Spiritual Ability Talent is, Shen Hao instructed. Investigating this wasnt difficult, as the Emperor of Great Wu, being the strongest in his native civilization, was already well-observed. Various pieces of intelligence had already been exposed over the long years. Soon, the relevant report was delivered into Shen Haos hands. As expected. The Emperor of Great Wus Spiritual Ability Talent was [Energy Control]! Go to ????????????????????.co This ability was not only limited to controlling spiritual energy but also extended to some control over other forms of energy. Such as electrical energy, kinetic energy, and even nuclear energy! Thus, every move he made carried tremendous destructive power, and his defenses were equally formidable. This was the main reason the Emperor of Great Wu could solidly hold the title of the strongest in the native universe, and at one time, this ability was even touted as the strongest Spiritual Ability Talent! However, Shen Hao just sneered. The energy already had a master! Clearly, this was the superiority of intelligence. If the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization had access to the information he held, they certainly wouldnt have made the choices they did, which was akin to cherishing a highly unstable bomb that could explode at any moment as if it were a treasure and placing their hopes on it. However, although Human Civilization had not directly shared the intelligence, it had already issued warnings. If they wouldnt heed, then one could only respect fate. Elevate the threat level of the Great Wu Empire to Level 8, and deepen prevention measures, Shen Hao finally instructed. By now, the internal system of Human Civilization had also been continuously perfected, and Shen Hao often only needed to convey his attitude for a host of strategists to execute it. It even directly influenced the attitudes of all Affiliated Civilizations. And swiftly adjusted the frontline strategies. The troops of the Great Wu Empire were comprehensively guarded against. Although there was no direct attack, any contact was refused, and even approaching required verbal expulsion. This clear stance, when perceived by other civilizations, led to various speculations. Some civilizations believed that Human Civilization possessed special intelligence, and the Great Wu Empire was indeed dangerous. But many others thought that Human Civilization was merely using the Great Wu Empire as a pretend enemy to strengthen its own status, assert its authority, and deepen its influence over other civilizations. Both views had numerous supporters. The former caused many in the Great Wilderness Civilization and Ebat Civilization to worry, while the latter supported these two civilizations rulers to continue propelling the Pro-Great Wu Strategy. Nevertheless, no matter what, Human Civilization was firmly situated and merely continued to garner points. Time, relentlessly moved forward. In the blink of an eye, another three months had passed. Shen Hao chose the seventh pluginChosen One Talent Probability Plugin. This plugin would enable more high-quality Talented Chosen Ones to emerge within Human Civilization. In fact, following the installation of the previous plugin, the increase in the number of Chosen Ones within Human Civilization had suddenly doubled, although the reason was unknown, and under Shen Haos will, they stopped investigating further. After all, regarding Shen Hao, there were too many unknown mysteries, quite mysterious. And of course, this was a beneficial development. This Trial had not threatened the Human Mother Planet, nor even the mother planets of the Affiliated Civilizations. Moreover, with the rapid upgrading of the marketplace, the Human Mother Planet was fully engaged in development, all sorts of foundations were being swiftly utilized. And then, another two months passed, and Shen Hao, who was highly concerned about the Great Wu Empires intelligence, also received some good news from within the civilization. This message came from Gan Yuan. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This Red Mythical Contractor had been part of Human Civilization for about a year now. Shen Hao had never paid much attention; after all, although this individual was powerful, the current stage of Human Civilization had already seen a significant emergence of Fourth Stage Transcendents, making Gan Yuans personal strength not very unique. However, during this year, he had not been entirely without achievements, devoting most of his energy to internal research. And now, he indeed gave Shen Hao a big surprise. I have optimized the use of the Spiritual Liquid produced by the Refining Spirit Pot and also perfected the automated Elixir production workshop, achieving mass production of thirteen types of high-quality Elixirs related to Spiritual Liquid, Gan Yuan stood in the Palace of the Polestar, smiling but also with a hint of pride. But he had the right to be proud. This contribution was indeed significant. In front of Shen Hao, there lay several types of Elixirs, among which one stood out, named Spirit Pill. Yes, just as simple as that. But the primary raw material for this Spirit Pill was the Spiritual Liquid obtained from the Refining Spirit Pot! Chapter 332 - 297: Huge Research Breakthrough!_2 Chapter 332: Chapter 297: Huge Research Breakthrough!_2 This Spiritual Liquid has become one of the most important resources among the Human Civilizations forces now, because its quality is high enough and the quantity is sufficiently large; the Refining Spirit Pot can transform a vast number of Dimensional Creature corpses into this special type of Spiritual Liquid resource, and what the frontlines are never short of is exactly this kind of war spoil from Dimensional Creatures. Therefore, not only is a large amount of Spiritual Liquid distributed, but a massive quantity is also stored in the warehouses. Its almost regarded as a strategic material of Human Civilization. For such a resource that is both abundant in quantity and high in quality, naturally, many people have thought of utilizing it more efficiently and have even invested a lot of elite talent and resources into the multifunctional application field of Spiritual Liquid. But the yield has been very limited. After all, the current technological field of Human Civilization is still in a learning state, and all sorts of advanced technologies in the high-level Chosen One Mall have yet to be mastered, so there isnt that much energy to blaze new trails. ... But Gan Yuan did it! The thirteen types of elixirs arrayed in front of Shen Hao all share three common characteristics. First, their quality and level are high, all of them are of Purple Epic quality elixirs! The lowest level among them is Level 23, and there are three that even reached above Level 31! Second, the main raw material used is Spiritual Liquid, with the rest of the auxiliary materials being mass-producible. Third, they have achieved mass production! Through research and learning from the Elixir Factory he previously obtained, Gan Yuan perfected the assembly line production of high-quality elixirs, and by using the Accelerated Secret Realm, he cultivated a considerable number of Elixir Assembly Line Advanced Workers within this year, achieving large-scale mass production of these thirteen types of elixirs! Go to ????????????????????.co And these thirteen types of elixirs cover almost all major resource needs. Increasing vitality, restoring Spiritual Power, restoring Magic Power, strengthening Divine Soul, healing injuries Low cost, powerful effects! This tremendous research breakthrough, not to mention the help it provides to frontline soldiers, even if used for trading, could bring astonishing benefits to Human Civilization! Indeed, its an indispensable contribution! Shen Hao was very pleased and straightforwardly acknowledged Gan Yuans merit, If you want any reward, feel free to mention it. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Your Majesty, at this moment, Gan Yuan retracted his initial pride and became very respectful, I hope to receive more research funding and to focus on research work. In simple terms, he wanted to engage mainly in behind-the-scenes work and to have greater support. Shen Hao nodded slightly, The role you can play in the rear is far greater than on the frontline. In that case, I will build for you the largest research institute, provide the maximum funding limit, and you can concentrate on your research. Gan Yuans strength is actually very formidable. The title Primordial Great Immortal might just be the designation within his original civilization, just as Ghost Immortal is within the Evil Spirit Civilization, but no matter what, he is a powerhouse who once reached Level 58. From a high vantage point, his combat effectiveness could very possibly be second only to Shen Haos within the entire Human Civilization. Originally, Shen Hao planned to arm him before dispatching him to the frontlines. But as it stands, this Mythical Contractors main talent lies in research. Bear in mind, what Human Civilization currently lacks are such high-level researchers! Although there are high-quality technologies in the high-level malls and VIP malls, these technologies can only be learned but not mastered in a short period, yet Human Civilization needs a powerful research capability to integrate existing resources. Such as Spiritual Liquid! Such as Spirit Swords! Such as various resources obtained from the Dream World. Therefore, even if Gan Yuan had not said anything, Shen Hao would have placed him in the position of a researcher. In the previous system evaluations, he was rated as a Dual Master of Artifact and Pill! After Gan Yuan left, Shen Hao summoned Dong Gong. Can these thirteen types of elixirs now meet the frontline demands? Shen Hao asked. It will require most of the space in the Accelerated Secret Realm, Dong Gong replied, Moreover, it will take at least three months to provide every frontline soldier with the standard quantity of elixirs. The current Accelerated Secret Realm has become the most crowded place in Human Civilization. Research institutions, new generation breeding facilities, production sites for important infrastructure, and the secluded practice venues for powerful Chosen Ones There were so many, everyone wished that the Accelerated Secret Realm could cover the entire planet! However, the Secret Realm space was limited, and the number of Extraordinary Elements it could withstand was also limited. To speed up the production of elixirs, the share of other areas had to be reduced. Then lets start with a three-month acceleration, Shen Hao decided directly, his expression stern, In one month, theres a high probability that a major crisis will erupt within the Great Wu Empire! We must be fully prepared! Dong Gongs expression was equally solemn. Shen Hao had actually issued a warning about this earlier, and they had been maintaining close attention to it. So, even without Shen Hao saying more, the Global United Front tended to prioritize war readiness. In the transcendental war, elixirs were ammo, they were weapons; every additional elixir sent to the front lines could potentially save the lives of some warriors. Even if sacrifice was an inevitable agony in war, the warriors were still the most precious treasure of Human Civilization! The warriors of Human Civilization were not like those of other civilizations, which had already exhausted their heritage and had limited potential. With the support of various foundations, the current level was far from reaching the limit of the Human Civilization forces, and the entire troop was still growing rapidly. We will do everything possible to prepare for the war! Dong Gong immediately stated. Consequently, Human Civilization underwent noticeable changes over the following period. Many warriors who had been actively sweeping away Dimensional Creatures began to slow down their pace. The troops of several Affiliated Civilizations also slowed down, converging in the direction of the Great Wu Empire forces and making obvious preventive arrangements. This change caused some panic within the Great Wilderness Civilization and Ebat Civilization. Has the news of Emperor Wus preparations for breakthrough leaked? Emperor Ji Zhan of the Great Wilderness Civilization was the first to think of this, What are they trying to do? Interfere with Emperor of Great Wus breakthrough? Indeed, after receiving various resources that they provided, Emperor of Great Wu had made preparations for a breakthrough! Now, it had reached the most critical moment for the alliance between the Great Wu Empire, the Great Wilderness Civilization, and the Ebat Civilization! If Emperor Wu succeeded in the breakthrough, the safety and strength of the entire alliance would undergo a fundamental transformation! They could even begin to overpower Human Civilization. Under such circumstances, the sudden maneuver by Human Civilization was obviously informed. However, in contrast to Ji Zhans anxiety, Ji Tian remained very composed. Your Majesty, he stepped forward, speaking respectfully, Aside from Emperor Wu himself, no one knows the location of his breakthrough. Even if they wanted to sabotage it, it wouldnt be easy. The actions of Human Civilization seem more like vigilance and prevention. Theyre probably worried that if Emperor Wus breakthrough fails, hell be contaminated by Ancient Gods, just as they have always claimed. Everyone present fell into thought. Although they claimed that the so-called concerns of Human Civilization were merely suppression of their three civilizations and to solidify their own overlord status, In reality, they could not simply disregard the attitude of Human Civilization. As the possessor of Mythical Talent, the Human Emperor surely might possess more intelligence. However, since their Emperor Ji Zhan didnt want to be subordinate to others, they had to bond with the Great Wu Empire. If the predictions of Human Civilization came true, it would mean that Emperor Ji Zhans ambitions could face a significant blow! Emperor Ji Zhan clearly understood the attitude of the crowd below and narrowed his eyes slightly, sensing a huge threat. He was well aware that he was imposing his personal authority to suppress the entire civilization. Should he fail, the backlash was inevitable. After all, if the entire civilization became a vassal of Human Civilization then the significance of his control over the Point Mall would no longer be substantial. The success or failure of Emperor Wu would almost determine the fate of the entire civilization, and even several civilizations! Chapter 333 - 298: The Era of Human Civilization! Chapter 333: Chapter 298: The Era of Human Civilization! At this moment, the Emperor of Great Wu was completely unaware of everything happening outside. He was seated on a planet that was heavily guarded by the Great Wu Army. The coordinates of this planet were extremely hidden, and the entire planet was wrapped with a special material, making it transparent and undetectable in the universe. Coupled with its concealment within a massive army, the safety measures were taken to the extreme. The Emperor of Great Wu was completely confident in this breakthrough. The Talent and Profession from Civilization Trial are indeed powerful, he observed his panel. In just the past few months, he had completed his promotion, and even the Original Talent of the Chosen One, with the aid of the promotion quota of the Great Sword Civilization, had been elevated from the White ordinary level to the Purple Epic level. ... Although it seemed to be on par with his Spiritual Ability Talent, the latter was clearly a level higher. However, his promotion this time was mainly based on Spiritual Energy. After all, that was where his true strength lay. Once I break through to the Fifth Stage, I will be an Ancient God! the Emperor of Great Wus ambition was wildly burning, And this will not be my endpoint! I will journey to an unprecedented future within the Civilization Trial! His desire for power and wealth was intensely fervent, and despite having lived for thousands of years, it had not diminished at all. Thus, once he became aware of the existence of Civilization Trial, he joined it actively without any reservation. Go to ????????????????????.co There was absolutely no thought of backing out. What were risks? Throughout his life, he had faced countless dangers. His own safety always came after his desires, even if it meant dragging the whole civilization down with him, there would not be the slightest hesitation. Moreover, his confidence in himself was equally intense. The name of Great Wu will be known throughout the universe from this moment on! The Emperor of Great Wu devoured the vast resources in front of him and charged toward his own barrier with a thunderous force! At the moment of an invisible fracture, the Emperor of Great Wu could clearly sense his own sublimation. Some things seemed to suddenly unfold before him and started changing from vague to clear, just like jumping from two dimensions to three dimensions, suddenly discovering that the world was so vast and space was so mysterious! He already knew what he was sensing. It was the Spiritual Ability Law of the universe, the truth of the Transcendent. If I grasp it, I will become the only God! The Emperor of Great Wu continued to absorb fiercely, controlling all the Laws he could sense with his burning desire! However, in the next moment, a huge figure abruptly appeared before him! The language was inadequate to describe everything he saw; it was no longer something tangible but vast swathes of void energy, resembling an endless ocean but clearly carrying boundless fury. In the Emperors last self-awareness, the only thing he felt was the mortal helplessness of facing a natural calamity. At this moment, even the universe was trembling! Spiritual Energy throughout the universe suddenly became violent; many Spiritual Ability Users exploded without any resistance, countless Spiritual Ability Equipment turned to scrap in the massive shock, and even many Transcendents who were neither from this universe nor Spiritual Ability Users could feel an indescribable throbbing! Instantly, the entire universe was in chaos. What happened? Countless people were screaming in panic. Has the apocalypse arrived? Theyre all dead, all the surviving Spiritual Ability Users are dead! The Dimension Space is shaking! No, I cant control the Spiritual Energy! Its alive, the Spiritual Energy is alive! The ones most affected were undoubtedly the people of the Great Wu Empire; the Spiritual Ability Warriors at the front line were exploding one after another; Spiritual Energy entwined their flesh and even their souls, twisting into terrifying, unique Dimensional Creatures, madly distorting and destroying everything around them. And how many troops did the Great Wu Empire have? Nearly a hundred billion! All of them were Spiritual Ability Users! Previously, this incredibly powerful army was the unassailable foundation of the Great Wu Empire, but before the fury of a true Ancient God, numbers meant nothing, not even for a moments resistance! They were instantly turned into endless Dimensional Creatures! They raced to flee the scene, like swarms of deadly insects, spreading wildly along the Dimension Space throughout the universe. The Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization, both very close to the Great Wu troops, hadnt even reacted before they were hit with an extremely fierce impact. Even more ferocious than the previous Justice Federation war! Such vast numbers of Dimensional Creatures, along with the chaos caused by the previous intangible shock, made both civilizations front line troops collapse and rout instantly, with no resistance, as numerous warriors were slaughtered amidst despair and wailing. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What on earth happened? Ji Zhan was shocked, unable to comprehend the situation. From the sudden unrest that had just started, the situation had completely exceeded his understanding. Your Highness, order a quick retreat from the front line! Ji Tian, equally pale, stared at the images transmitted from the front line, The whole Great Wu Army has mutated! How could this happen! How could such a thing possibly occur! Ji Zhan still couldnt believe it, and even his indomitable spirit now showed visible cracks! Chapter 334 - 298: The Era Belonging to Human Civilization!_2 Chapter 334: Chapter 298: The Era Belonging to Human Civilization!_2 He had considered the possibility of failure and even what would happen if the breakthrough failed. But in his understanding, even if the Emperor of Great Wu failed or even perished, they could still take advantage of the situation and absorb the power of the Great Wu Empire. Even if they had to share it with Human Civilization and other civilizations, the worst-case scenario would be giving up the invincible path and becoming an Affiliate Civilization of Human Civilization. But what was happening now? Why did the entire army of the Great Wu Empire mutate in an instant? They had thoroughly investigated and found no trace of mutation in the troops of the Great Wu Empire, from their bodies to their souls, and to their selvesall were safe! ... If such a massive Legion could mutate into the enemy in an instant, what was the meaning of this Trial? However, that was the situation. This is an Ancient God! Shen Hao could say he had witnessed the whole event unfold. At first, within the laws of the entire universe, a new will indeed emerged, and Emperor Wu succeeded, at least he had set half a foot into the Fifth Realm. But at the moment of his entry, the Ancient God, which had been half-asleep and seemingly indifferent to everything, for the first time showed emotion. It was anger, extreme anger! Go to ????????????????????.co Before this, regardless of the mutations of countless individuals in the Material Universe or Shen Hao killing one Fourth Stage Dimensional Creature after another, the Ancient God showed no response. They had no excess emotions, unconcerned with all matters that did not require their attention. But the Extraordinary Level of the Fifth Stage qualified to plunder the nascent bottom-layer Laws of the Universe! This made them competitors of the Ancient Gods, truly encroaching on Their interests. Even the slightest infraction led to a drastically different outcome! Whats more, at the very first moment of his entry, Emperor Wu made no attempt to conceal his effort to control the Energy Law. That invited the enormous wrath of the Energy Ancient God. Shen Hao saw it clearly that in just an instant, the entire being of Emperor Wu was mercilessly devoured by the great disparity. He had no ability to resist whatsoever. After all, his status was too low. This wasnt merely a difference in Level; facing an Ancient God who had taken control of most of the Energy Laws of the Universe and raised Their status to the point of being comparable to a holder of the Golden Legendary Talent, his mere Purple Epic-level Energy Control status was as laughable as a newborn infant facing a muscle-bound brute. In the original course of fate, Emperor Wu was also supposed to attempt a breakthrough at this point, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes in thought. But without the support of the Talent and Profession of the Chosen One, without the backing of the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization, he shouldnt have been able to truly break through. At most, he would have only touched upon it, which means the fury of the Ancient Gods right now is greater than what was ordained by fate, bringing about destruction and impact on a larger scale! Shen Haos mood at this moment was actually not good. Because the Ancient Gods first real action had thoroughly revealed the utmost horror of this Trial! Even though it was not an attack targeted at any particular Trial Civilization, the destructive power it brought was extremely terrifying. This was an addition of hundreds of billions of powerful Dimensional Creatures in one breath! Look at the fate of the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization. If it werent for him, for Human Civilization, this single event alone would be sufficient to bring about cataclysmic destruction to all Trial Civilizations, even directly reversing the situation of the Trial, leading to a fate where the entire army of all Trial Civilizations was wiped out. In the end, such an outcome could have been avoided. It was triggered by a series of actions taken by the many Trial Civilizations. It was the result of making wrong choices during the process of resisting the Trial. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, at this point, thinking too much about this was also useless. Even, looking at the bright side, all of these were points! Whats the situation at the front line? Shen Hao inquired. There has been some panic, mainly among the troops of the Affiliated Civilizations, Dong Gong had already summed up the messages from the front lines. But because we were well-prepared and took precautions early, it is still generally under control, ready to act at any moment. Human Civilization has always been the strongest among all Trial Civilizations in resisting the pollution of Ancient Gods. After all, the entire civilization had already formed a certain connection through the [Emperor] Profession and Shen Hao. In turn, the Affiliated Civilizations benefitted from this connection, especially those who joined early, such as the Great Yan Civilization and the Sky Spirit Civilization, which had a link with Shen Hao just the same. Therefore, in the initial surge of energy, they were the least affected. Coupled with early precautions and preparations, they had already recovered and were ready to engage in orderly combat at any moment. However, as Shen Haos gaze turned to the situation, he couldnt help but frown slightly. There were too many. The number of Dimensional Creatures that had suddenly increased this time was simply too many! The home Star Domain of the Great Wu Empire had not been affected much, but the front-line troops had nearly all been wiped out. Moreover, their already strong abilities had surged differentially after being polluted and had become more attuned to Spiritual Energy. While this meant huge points, to swallow this big bite without choking required a bit more calculation. Retreat while fighting, Shen Hao gave the instruction directly. Also, inform all civilizations to strengthen Prevention. Weve now reached the main offensive phase of the Dimensional Creatures. Yes! Dong Gong acted swiftly. Chapter 335 - 298: The Era of Human Civilization!_3 Chapter 335: Chapter 298: The Era of Human Civilization!_3 ` Although Shen Hao only uttered a brief sentence, when applied to the specific battlefield, it was not so simple. The previous precaution was already within a distance range suitable for both advance and retreat. Retreating now was not difficult, at least much easier than for the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization, but if one wanted to gain as many points as possible on this basis, certain tactics had to be woven into the plan. Focus on encircling weak areas, avoid the enemys main legions, and it was all thanks to Shen Haos ability to observe the entire battle situation and sync it with Fiora, forming a comprehensive and timely battlefield intelligence. For a time, the front lines were well-organized; even amidst intense fighting, casualties were minimized as much as possible. But the other civilizations werent so lucky. ... The number of war casualties suffered by the Great Wilderness Civilization and the Ebat Civilization in this short period was simply incalculable. It was a true crippling blow, even causing the performance values of both civilizations to plummet significantly! Especially for the Ebat Civilization. Their demons might have seemed endless, but in reality, they also needed basic materials. On this massive battlefield of tens of billions, the demons of Ebat were already restrained, and now they were falling in large numbers, even being contaminated and turned into dimensional creatures. This was a catastrophe. A catastrophe that swept across the entire universe, and could even potentially wipe out all trial civilizations in one fell swoop! Go to ????????????????????.co Within just a few days, all civilizations had plunged into a tremendous crisis, including the indigenous civilizations. For a time, the only civilization that still maintained its own rhythm without suffering major losses became the most standout existence. All the envoys were actively contacting Human Civilization. Three Twelfth-level Companies within the Company Alliance all hope to relocate their headquarters to our Mother Planet, The Truth Association also hopes to join our civilization. The Justice Federation is willing to formally merge but hopes we can assist in the migration of their citizens. The Great Sword Civilization has also sent an envoy, wanting to become our affiliated civilization. They are currently integrating and taking over the legacy of the Great Wu Empire. The Dragon God of the Elfie Civilization wishes to personally meet with the President! One after another, these messages, these voices, were all eagerly converging, even seeing Human Civilization as their last savior. After all, ever since the first intervention of the Ancient God, the situation in the entire universe had been on a steep decline. Heavy losses among the major civilizations were one thing, but the real issue was the despair in their hearts. They could not see much hope in resisting the disaster, as if the end of days had truly arrived! But if there was any safe haven in the midst of this real apocalypse, it would only be Human Civilization! Since most of these forces had sent envoys to the Human Mother Planet, they well knew that during the moment the Ancient God vented its fury, the entire universe shook, except for the Mother Planet of Human Civilization, which remained unscathed. This place, it seemed, had become another universe, keeping all the influence of the Ancient God at bay. How could the major powers not rush here in frenzy? Human Civilization, on the other hand, was not outright rejecting this situationstrong individuals and various technologies and resources among the indigenous civilizations all had their value. However, the demands kept escalating. Either be powerful, have astonishing potential, or possess wealth and technology deemed valuable by Human Civilization. Additionally, the two affiliated civilizations also present within the Human Star System could absorb some of the population, and the essence of the entire Native Universe was continuously pouring in. This trial officially entered the era of Human Civilization! However, among all the forces, Shen Hao was most concerned about the Great Wilderness Civilization. In terms of original strength, the Great Wilderness Civilization was almost the most powerful among all the trial civilizations, and in terms of culture and style, it was also more in line with what Human Civilization could accept, at least much more so than the Ebat Civilization. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If the Great Wilderness Civilization could be absorbed, it would be equivalent to absorbing two Cangling Civilizations! What was more important, if it wasnt for the strong opposition of Emperor Ji Zhan of the Great Wilderness, assimilating the Great Wilderness Civilization would not have been much of an issue. And now, the situation of the Great Wilderness Civilization was indeed not good. More and more warriors were falling on the front lines, and a large number of soldiers were anxious and unable to retreat, with some even powerless, only able to watch their civilization step by step towards the abyss of downfall. This severely undermined the personal dignity of Ji Zhan. While a High-level Store was important, if the entire civilization decided to become a subsidiary of Human Civilization, the importance of Ji Zhans Store Level would greatly diminish. Rumblings of discontent were starting to emerge among the people. Even, just over forty days after the Great Wu Civilization incident erupted, the number two figure of the Great Wilderness Civilization, Ji Tian, took the initiative to contact Human Civilization. The Great Wilderness Civilization cannot follow Ji Zhan into the abyss, these were the original words of Ji Tian, His ambition, ability, and choices are not enough to lead the Great Wilderness Civilization onward. Moreover, he should atone for the sacrifice of the hundreds of billions of Great Wilderness warriors who have fallen in the front! Clearly, the internal strife within the Great Wilderness Civilization had reached the brink of eruption. Ji Zhan also had his own supporters and had brought the equally heavily damaged Ebat Civilization over to consolidate his position. This only further intensified the struggle. Almost, it was the only existence in the entire universe, besides the Ancient Gods and dimensional creatures, that resisted the will of Shen Hao. Now that the trial has entered the era of Human Civilization, there should be no more voices of opposition, Shen Hao easily made the decision. At this moment, within the Great Wilderness Civilization, Ji Zhan sat on his throne, still clad in the emperors robe befitting a Great Emperor, silently gazing at the empty grand hall. His expression was haggard; one could not sense any hint of invincibility from him, let alone much of a strong persons demeanor. For he had already seen his end. Since the dramatic changes in the Great Wu Empire, his fate had been clear. ` Chapter 336 - 299: The Second Ranking Settlement! Chapter 336: Chapter 299: The Second Ranking Settlement! But even though he could see the end, he had no way out. The Human Emperor would never allow someone who had defied his authority like him to continue existing without punishment, needing his blood and life to suppress the entire Great Wilderness Civilization and build his supreme authority, facilitating the rule over the newly added vast powers. He couldnt even see a glimmer of hope for himself. At this moment, he clearly realized that he had underestimated Civilization Trial after all. But it was too late. Your Majesty. A figure appeared beside Ji Zhan with a respectful demeanor, Demon King Ebat has personally come. ... This was Ji Zhans loyal follower, whose fate had long been bound to his. After a slight pause, the subordinate continued with some hesitation, Demon King Ebat has sent a message, saying he brings hope for Your Majesty. Ji Zhan, who had been still and silent as if he had heard nothing, finally showed some change in his expression. He turned his head to look at his subordinate. Bring him hope? In the current desperate situation, Demon King Ebat was better off than he was, but only by a marginal difference. Go to ????????????????????.co After all, although Ebat Civilization was not accepted by the Human Emperor, hence without internal dissent, united as one, the situation of Ebat Civilization was even worse than theirs. All the Affiliated Civilizations were nearly destroyed, and although the native civilization was strong, the numbers were few. Even if the Human Emperor did nothing to them, merely ignored them, it would be very difficult for them to survive in this Trial. However Ji Zhans heart, which had initially been dead, finally began to surge with some hope again. Summon him! he voiced. A moment later, a figure hidden within the shadows appeared before Ji Zhan. It was the first time Ji Zhan had seen the master of Ebat Civilization. The current rulers of Ebat Civilization are the Demon Race, a very brutal species, devoid of much emotion, who believe in the survival of the fittest and show no mercy to the weak, even to their own, which is why their numbers are barely over a hundred million. But for that reason, every Ebat Demon who survives to adulthood is an extremely powerful being. And as a ruler, the Demon King naturally is. Thus, Ji Zhan could be sure that this person was indeed the Demon King Ebat, because he felt an unmistakable sense of threat, something he had few chances of overcoming even before the collapse of his undefeatable will, let alone now. But unexpectedly, Demon King Ebat did not possess the typical tall and sturdy build of the Ebat Demons. Instead, he looked quite frail. His entire form was shrouded in shadows, his features indiscernible. Where is the hope? Ji Zhan asked bluntly, seeking what he cared about most. The Human Emperor is not invincible, said Demon King Ebat, his voice laced with a hint of mockery, He considers himself just, looking down on my Ebat Demons, but in any world, in any universe, only power is the foundation of everything; a simple truth we knew tens of thousands of years ago. Ji Zhan ignored the meaningless words, focusing instead on Demon King Ebats first statement. The eyes that had lacked any color began to fill with a trace of it. Yes, the Human Emperor was not invincible, however powerful he might be, he was also just one undergoing the Trial. In this universe, it was always the Ancient Gods who were the most powerful! It was an Ancient God who defeated him, not the Human Emperor! Therefore, what Demon King Ebat referred to as hope was already crystal clear. You are able to seek the help of an Ancient Gods power? To be under the protection of an Ancient God? Ji Zhan even stood up from his throne, staring intently at the person before him, finally making out what was said, I understand, its the power of the Spirit. Youve pledged allegiance to the Ancient God of the Spirit? Ji Zhan then slowly sat back down. He had been participating in this Trial in this universe for quite some time. So he naturally felt that there were more than one Ancient God. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They each had different powers and favoured beings. They were also named based on their performances. Among the known Ancient Gods, the Ancient God of the Soul that appeared in the Justice Federation was undoubtedly the most dangerous at the moment. Its power could silently corrupt peoples spirits, making them inadvertently fall into degeneracy and lose themselves. To be honest, Ji Zhan would rather die than pledge allegiance to such an Ancient God! However, it seemed that Demon King Ebat, before him, had also understood his thoughts. The power of the Ancient God of the Soul is indeed dangerous, but thats for ordinary people, Demon King Ebat said slowly, You should be able to feel that Ancient Gods only care about what interests them, and are indifferent to anything else. As long as we can resist the Pollution, the threat of the Ancient God to us is not high. Are you suggesting Ji Zhan seemed to realize something, narrowing his eyes. We both are possessors of Golden Legendary Talent; the Pollution of Ancient Gods cannot threaten us, revealed Demon King Ebat with confidence, However, if we receive the Ancient Gods favour and attract their attention, even the Human Emperor would not dare to act against us lightly, just like Levent from the Justice Federation! As for the deeper threats that come with such attention they become meaningless once we leave this universe. Chapter 337 - 299: The Second Ranking Settlement!_2 Chapter 337: Chapter 299: The Second Ranking Settlement!_2 Ji Zhans eyes lit up slightly. He had already understood the Demon King Ebats intentions. With the power of the Ancient God, they would resist the Human Emperor! This was naturally extremely dangerous, as the power of the Ancient Gods was clear. However, it was indeed their only chance of survival! At this moment, Shen Hao had no idea of the struggle between Ji Zhan and the Demon King Ebat. ... In fact, in his eyes, these two were already on a path to certain death. For their own selfish reasons, they ignored the warnings of Human Civilization, dragging the entire trial into a worse state. Just this alone was enough reason for Shen Hao to make a move without worrying about provoking the hostility of the entire Great Wilderness Civilization, even potentially taking it under his control in a relatively intact form. As for the Ebat Civilization, it wasnt suitable anyway. When the time came, seeing what could be used from the legacy would be enough. However, these were matters for later. What was more important now was the new round of ranking reward settlements! The second settlement node clearly related to the fate of the Great Wu Empire, and due to the interventions of the Great Wilderness and Ebat Civilizations, the whole event had been somewhat accelerated. But now, the new ranking settlement node had arrived. Go to ????????????????????.co Thus, it had been precisely one year and eight months since coming to this universe! It was the longest time Human Civilization had participated in a trial. However, time was still tight. Only now had the overall strength of Human Civilization caught up to the forefront level of the civilizations participating in this trial, and with the addition of affiliated civilizations, they could barely be called an overlord, yet they could not easily face the challenges of this trial. Shen Hao hoped that this settlement would bring some surprises. Shen Hao watched the countdown to the ranking settlement with a bit of expectation. At the moment the countdown hit zero, the Chosen One panel popped up with the message as promised. [Your civilization has obtained first place in the second ranking settlement of this trial.] [As the Chosen One with the highest contribution value within your civilization, you will make the reward selection for your civilization.] S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Please choose three rewards from the following three.] [1, Illusion Barrier] [2, nano core] [3, Divine Grade Spirit Vein] It must be three Red Mythical level rewards! Shen Hao looked at the names of the rewards and realized that aside from the last one, the others were not easy to guess. But that didnt matter; the quality was there. For Human Civilization today, only the Red Mythical level Civilization Rewards could truly be considered a solid foundation. After all, having acquired so many affiliated civilizations and having assimilated the legacy of two Trial Civilizations, the number of Golden Legendary level Civilization Rewards had soared, and all other civilizations also had a considerable number of Golden Legendary level Civilization Rewards, which were no longer significantly helpful to the whole civilization. Fortunately, even with the trial difficulties increasing dramatically, he was still able to lead Human Civilization to consistently take first place! Shen Hao first looked at the last one. [Name: Divine Grade Spirit Vein] [Quality: Red Myth] [Level: 34 (50)] [Originating from a powerful Cultivation Civilization, formed over countless years, this high-quality spirit vein consists of one Main Vein, twelve Secondary Main Veins, thirty-six High-grade Spirit Veins, and one hundred and eight Mid-grade Spirit Veins, spreading across an entire planet, containing numerous Spirit Stones and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures!] [Note 1: Can only be used in certain civilization facilities that require Spiritual Energy.] [Note 2: Divine Grade Spirit Veins can self-generate Spiritual Energy, but should not be overexploited, as excessive extraction will permanently damage the Spirit Vein.] It really is a Spirit Vein! Shen Hao read through the description, which was more or less what he had guessed. The Extraordinary Elements on the Human Mother Planet had already reached Level 30, and there was an Extraordinary Element Pulse, with cities of the entire civilization built over Spirit Vein nodes. However, these Spirit Veins were all relatively new. Beyond their richer concentration of Extraordinary Elements, they lacked other properties, let alone forming Heavenly Materials, Earthly Treasures, or Spirit Stones. But the Divine Grade Spirit Vein before him was equivalent to directly transplanting a Spirit Vein from an ancient, long-existing Cultivation Planet! Even without seeing it in person, Shen Hao could already imagine the wealth contained within it. On the other hand, as the strong foundation of Human Civilization gradually increased, the original Extraordinary Elements were indeed somewhat insufficient. For instance, the Accelerated Secret Realm, Dream World, and even the Heavenly Tribulationall these foundations are not rootless duckweeds; they all require the world to provide Extraordinary Power. Not to mention, as the number of Cultivators continues to increase and their strength continuously enhances, the demand will incessantly rise. Thus, obtaining this Divine Grade Spirit Vein could undoubtedly give the entire planet a breather. Frankly speaking, this thing is akin to the oil of an Extraordinary Civilization! A Red Mythical Spirit Vein is enough for the entire civilization to use for quite a long time. However, its only a resource-based reward for developmental direction, Shen Hao said, although quite satisfied with this reward. However, with the imminent massive battle, countless powerful Dimensional Creatures were rampaging across the universe, and he still hoped to receive a reward geared toward war. After all, items like Spirit Stones can also be purchased in bulk at the Point Mall. As long as one has enough points, theoretically, there will be no problem with resources. However, while ranking rewards do consider the needs of a civilization to a certain extent, whether one can get what they want still depends on luck. Shen Hao then looked at the first reward. [Name: Illusion Barrier] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 34 (50)] [Taps into the planets Da Yuan, forming a massive barrier capable of covering the entire solar system, hiding the solar system in illusion, and avoiding most forms of detection!] [Note: Where there is a shield, there is a spear, do not depend on it excessively] A concealing type of barrier! Shen Haos eyes lit up, And it can even hide the entire solar system! This is a solar system! Even though the current Solar System is left with one orbit, it is still an immensely vast range. The difficulty of enveloping the entire solar system using technological means is even far greater than the Dyson Sphere in some science fiction works! The importance of this barrier goes without saying. Shen Hao could already imagine that the upcoming trials would undoubtedly involve visiting various universes with powerful native forces. If, like the Great Sword Civilization, they started directly beside a powerful, domineering, even cruel force right at the beginning, it would be a nightmare. Shen Hao had great confidence in the developmental potential of Human Civilization, but he had no assurance in the initial strength of Human Civilization. In such a case, the importance of this concealment-focused reward is self-evident. If they had obtained this reward earlier, even if the trial had just begun, they would be able to understand the situation more comfortably. But, as the saying goes. Although its powerful and needed by Human Civilization, its not very helpful in the current situation. Shen Hao then looked at the last reward. Nano Core. This thing, by the sound of it, seems to be a reward on the technological path. Shen Hao directly checked the system information. [Name: Nano Core] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 34 (50)] [Originating from a powerful technological civilizations pinnacle of engineering, it nearly destroyed the entire civilization! But it was ultimately controlled, and the device can generate and control self-replicating nano-machine particles, possessing unique strengths in domains like warfare, production, and control!] [Note: Its weaknesses are distinctly evident, use cautiously!] Self-replicating nano-particles! Shen Hao could not help but take a breath. Having seen the words Nano Core, he had guessed whether it could be the kind of terrifying rapid development found in some sci-fi works. But indeed, it was exactly that! Self-replication means one becomes two, two becomes four, four becomes eight The terror of exponential growth goes without saying! Chapter 338 - 300: Mythical Level Profession Exclusive Ability Chapter 338: Chapter 300: Mythical Level Profession Exclusive Ability Even if theres a high probability that there are other breeding conditions, such as the need for some special materials or the like, with the efficiency of the mechanical domain, Shen Hao was already eager to see the strength of these nanoparticles. He directly took out the reward. However, as soon as it came out, it was completely different in style from the other rewards. Because Shen Hao indeed did not feel any extraordinary power. Pure technology! Shen Hao was somewhat astonished. Actually, at the current level, most civilizations consider technology a complementary path. ... Especially in the research field, the living field. They form a certain complement to the extraordinary path, but overall, the focus is still on the extraordinary path. Even human civilization, which initially started as a technology civilization, shows this trend. Theres no helping it, thus far, the doomsdays that have been experienced are mostly related to the extraordinary, and they have a certain restraining effect on technology, even though technology can also counteract on some levels, but it still cant take a dominant position. Moreover, the extraordinary field is easier to develop. The technological field requires development and thorough understanding by a tiny number of true elites. The reward in front of him is still the highest level and quality technological creation he has encountered so far. Go to ????????????????????.co From the outside, it looks just like a regular polyhedron that makes one think of a Hive, with a diameter of about three meters, and roughly counting, at least over three thousand faces. Shen Hao followed the instructions for use and placed his palm on it. Streams of information appeared precisely in his mind, and the information was transmitted directly in a way he could understand. [Activating] [Registering holders information] [Scanning] [Scan complete] [Hello, respected holder, you will be the sole holder of the nano core. If you die, all the nanoparticles will self-destruct, please use with caution.] The next moment, more information flooded in. Shen Hao also learned the specific details of the reward. It was indeed powerful, but also indeed had certain restrictions. Currently, it can only produce the most basic nanoparticles, which need only three of them to complete a self-reproduction in less than five minutes, but the materials and elements required are not simple, even including some radioactive elements as a source of energy. Its not what Shen Hao imagined, capable of devouring all matter and rapidly reproducing itself. However, this is just the beginning. Besides the basic version of nanoparticles, there are many completely different upgraded versions. For example, biological type nanoparticles, this system of nanoparticles consists of tens of thousands of different effects of nanoparticles that can quickly integrate into the bodies of most life forms, carrying out comprehensive enhancement, and under the premise of retaining biological fundamentals, turn a Mortal directly into a Pseudo Robot! Then there are weapon-type nanoparticles, which can form various powerful weapons; intelligent nanoparticles, when combined together, are high-performance smart computers; vehicle-type nanoparticles, can even form spacecraft capable of impulse jumps Just these unlocked by Level 34, have shown Shen Hao the formation of an incredibly powerful nano civilization! The technological path is indeed remarkable! Shen Hao truly felt a sense of shock in his heart. This was the first time the technological path showed its true might. Whats more, this reward not only plays a huge role in the development of civilization but is also the case for the current war! Not to mention, biological-type nanoparticles and weapon-type nanoparticles can be directly loaded into the troops! We must proliferate rapidly! Shen Hao immediately made a decision and then summoned Dong Gong. Dong Gong had long been prepared to be summoned, his heart filled with anticipation. Each ranking settlement was a massive bounty for human civilization! And after the ranking settlement, he inevitably had to get busy. However, even though he was mentally prepared, when he learned about the existence of the nano core, he still couldnt hide his shock! This universe is the perfect opportunity for us to rapidly proliferate the nanoparticles! Dong Gong immediately said. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thats right. The reproduction of nanoparticles needs a lot of matter and needs specific materials, not just any. If it were like before, stuck in the empty and desolate universe, then there wouldnt be enough material for reproduction, even in the last trial, what could be done with only nine planets to feed them? But this time, its a normal, thriving universe! Even many planets are already dead! These planets must contain rich mineral resources, and nobody needs them, theyre practically worthless! Now, they all belong to humanity! I give you three months! Shen Hao simply estimated and then ordered, In three months, I want the nanoparticles to be able to arm the entire army and to form a legion composed purely of nanoparticles! Yes! Dong Gong immediately issued the order. The troops Shen Hao referred to were not only the army of human civilization. It included all affiliated civilizations as well! Although using nanoparticles on such a large scale could carry certain risks, within human civilization, these risks could be minimized! Chapter 339 - 300: Mythical Level Profession Exclusive Ability_2 Chapter 339: Chapter 300: Mythical Level Profession Exclusive Ability_2 It wasnt just because the nano core was exceptionally safe with Shen Hao, but also because Shen Haos Sovereign was not limited to controlling living beings alone. Even if nano-particles were essentially inanimate objects without flesh and souls, they still had to be dominated by Shen Hao! Moreover, they were influenced and controlled by the Emperor profession, a unique Mythical-level profession that arose based on the Sovereign. Shen Hao was eager to see the power of nano-particles on the battlefield. However, the proliferation of nano-particles required time, and there were still many tasks to be handled. Firstly, both the Illusion Barrier and the Divine Grade Spirit Vein needed to be installed swiftly, especially the latter. ... At present, the main forces of Human Civilization had been dispatched, but the Human Mother Planet was still nurturing a large number of Transcendents. Especially as the strength of Human Civilization continued to grow, the defensive forces on the Human Mother Planet were increasing, and the rate of reproduction of the Human Species was also continuously rising. If all children under the age of seven were included, the population of the Human Species had already surpassed one hundred and ten billion! The future demand for resources was predictably going to surge. As for the Illusion Barrier, it temporarily served no purpose the location of Human Civilization had long been exposed. After arranging these two rewards, Shen Hao also looked at the personal ranking awards for the Chosen One. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [In the second ranking calculation of this Trial, you have achieved the first place in the Chosen One leaderboard] Go to ????????????????????.co [You may choose any three of the following rewards] [1, Two Mythical Legend Level Professional Ability Balls] [2, One hundred Mythical Legend Level Ability Ball Experience Packs] [3, One Mythical Legend Level Contract Summon] This times rewards Shen Hao was a bit surprised. Because this times rewards contained two items that were the same as the last rewards. Both included Ability Ball Experience Packs and a Contractor. However, it was still acceptable. Ability balls could enhance Shen Haos abilities significantly in a short period of time, and as for the Contractor, Gan Yuans contribution alone surpassed all the researchers in the field of elixirs within Human Civilization. Shen Hao even hoped for another research-type Chosen One. This time, there appeared Mythical Level Profession Exclusive Ability Balls! This was the first occurrence. After the last Trial had ended, Shen Hao had also received two Red Mythical Ability Balls, but none were profession exclusive. [Eternal Heaven] still had some slight connection to the Emperor profession, but [Great Sun Principle] was kind of useless. Until now, under the influence of the Emperor profession, it had only added an extra boost to the Human Species by introducing a Child of the Great Sun, allowing them to accelerate healing of injuries and recovery of strength under the radiance of stars. Beyond that, it was almost useless. After all, for Shen Hao, using these against an enemy was less effective than directly applying Dominator Suppression or a Dominator Domain. And this time, both Red Mythical abilities were profession exclusive! Shen Hao proceeded with the draw immediately. Quickly, two ability balls emitting red glows appeared before him. [Emperor Avatar], [Emperors Grace] As expected of profession-exclusive abilities, Shen Hao commented, looking at the two abilities prefixed with Emperor, without exception. The Emperor profession carried a unique attribute, and from this perspective, Emperor-specific abilities also inevitably possessed unique attributes! After all, in the entire Civilization Trial system, only Shen Hao possessed such a profession. Without further thought, he closely examined both abilities. [Name: Emperor Avatar] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 1] [Emperor profession-exclusive ability ball, capable of creating an avatar that can independently cultivate, enhance strength, and even possess some Original Talent!] [Note: The avatar cannot generate its own consciousness, lacks the Emperor profession, and requires differentiated consciousness control.] This ability Shen Hao initially took it lightly, as he could already invoke Divine Descent with his power, but when he saw that this avatar could cultivate on its own, and though it lacked the Emperor profession, could still possess partial Talent powers, his eyes couldnt help but sparkle with brilliance. An avatar that could benefit from the Dominator Talent without having the [Emperor profession]? The concept was completely different! Shen Hao had always understood that the reason he couldnt increase his level quickly was largely due to the drag of the Emperor profession. This profession, though extremely powerful, not only could enhance the strength of the entire civilization but also elevate his personal power to a terrifying level. However, level advancement was indeed constrained by the level of civilization. Why, after five and a half years of downtime, was he only Level 29? It was all because of the civilization level! Otherwise, with Shen Haos [Dominator] Talent, any Extraordinary Power or Extraordinary Path could be instantly mastered, as long as the resources quantity and quality were sufficient, he could insanely increase his level and strength without any side effects! Now, an opportunity had arrived! Level 1, only allowed to split into one avatar? Shen Hao squinted his eyes. The next moment, a figure stood up from his body and turned into another Shen Hao. At this moment, Shen Hao understood even more clearly the specialty of this ability. It wasnt just about splitting out an avatar, more importantly, it was about the potential of this particular avatar. It could indeed inherit part of the [Dominator] power, and moreover, it didnt cause the slightest loss to Shen Haos own [Dominator]. It was more like a simulation of this Mythical level ability. Even if the effect and status were not as good as the original, it could still surpass any holder of Golden Legendary Talent! What did that amount to? It was equivalent to adding a powerful Transcendent to human civilization, one who surpassed the Golden Legendary Talent! More importantly, this body indeed had no self-awareness. In Shen Haos perception, it was like his own palm, a part of his own body; if he withdrew all consciousness and didnt control it, it would remain motionless and never act on its own. Its quite similar to controlling other bodies with Divine Descent, Shen Hao was very satisfied. The strength of this Talent primarily lay in the simulation of [Dominator] and the liberation from the restrictions of the Emperor profession. If he had acquired this ability earlier, Shen Hao even had the confidence that this avatars level could surpass any Chosen One in this Trial! However, it wasnt too late now. The avatar doesnt have a Chosen Ones slot, although it can still receive some abilities from me, it cant acquire a profession, Shen Hao pondered, Then the only choice is to select from the existing Extraordinary Paths. Without hesitation, for this first avatar, Shen Hao directly chose the Cultivation path! The next moment, under Shen Haos control, the avatar sat down cross-legged, the massive Extraordinary Elements directly transformed into pure Spiritual Power, which it absorbed. The [Emperor] profession allowed Shen Hao to learn all the Extraordinary Systems existing within the civilization, and [Dominator] enabled Shen Hao to control all his powers. Thus, his progress on the Cultivation Path was incredibly easy. Even Immortal King Rebirth might not be as easy and simple as him. After dumping a massive amount of points in the mall, in just one day, Shen Hao managed to control this avatar to cultivate from a Mortal directly to Level 21! The Extraordinary Third Stage, continuously overcoming two Heavenly Tribulations! After comparing with other geniuses of the same level within the civilization, Shen Hao was quite satisfied. Even without using the Dominator Talent or various powerful abilities, his avatars foundation and level still crushed all humans! It could be said to be the ultimate cultivation under the existing conditions! If all abilities were included, even Empress Xi Qing of Great Yan, at the same level, Shen Hao still had the confidence to easily defeat her. Furthermorehe looked towards the other side, where five more avatars were laid out. Shen Hao had elevated his ability to Level 6, that is, one level, one avatar. It wasnt that there werent enough Experience Packs, but rather, there werent many suitable Extraordinary Paths left. Chapter 340 - 301: The Ultimate Combat Contractor Chapter 340: Chapter 301: The Ultimate Combat Contractor This rare opportunity was not one Shen Hao would let pass by just to pursue levels. The diversity of the Extraordinary Path was just as important. At the moment, Shen Hao had already chosen five different Extraordinary Paths: cultivation, magic, alchemy, martial artist, and nature priest, and he was not too fond of the remaining options, such as magic patterns. In the myriad heavens and worlds, and the countless civilizations, there were surely hundreds, if not thousands, of Extraordinary Paths? And this ability, if it keeps being one level per incarnation, would only become more difficult with time, meaning the first dozen or so incarnations would relatively be the easiest. Certainly, this required further consideration. ... He couldnt lightly choose any path without value. The Beast Taming Path seems not bad, remarked Shen Hao, glancing at the Sky-splitting Venerable Beast Little Kong, who was still lying in his arms. This Golden Legendary level contracted beast, obtained during his first trial and seeming inconspicuous due to its sleepy nature, was in fact more likely to level up than the average cultivator because of its strong bloodline. After consuming a considerable amount of resources, its level had also not long ago broken through to Level 31! S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its strength was actually very formidable. If he possessed the Beast Taming Technique, then this strength could also be transferred to his incarnation. Moreover, as the trials continued, he would inevitably come across other Contracted Beasts. Go to ????????????????????.co Ill have the Cangling Civilization contribute some basic yet powerful Beast Taming Techniques later on, Shen Hao decided. Not just the Cangling Civilization; the Dragon Descendant Path of the Elfie Civilization and the Star Map Path of the Star Moon Civilization also had their merits. These could be considered at leisure. Shen Hao then turned his attention to another Red Mythical level exclusive ability. [Emperors Grace] The name of this ability reminded Shen Hao of the Divine Descent ability. However, it was actually quite different. It was a powerful ability that involved the Principle level, because the blessing could apply not only to persons but also to objects and even plants! Shen Hao lifted his hand and took out a sword. It was a very ordinary sword that was merely Level 1; it could be bought from the store for just over fifty points. But in the next moment, streaks of purple-gold thunder appeared on the sword, constantly snaking over it. The whole sword underwent an earth-shattering transformation! Shen Hao could clearly perceive that the Laws of the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder had merged into it. Although the power it contained was limited due to the material, its level was now apparent, horizontally, it approximated a piece of Golden Legendary Quality equipment around Level 5! Yes, the level wasnt high, but the Quality was exceedingly high! Even a Level 5 Purple Epic piece of equipment couldnt come close to comparing. This was because the capability of Purple Cloud Divine Thunder was Golden Legendary. But what if it involved a Red Mythical level ability? Shen Hao took out another longsword. This time, the blessing came from the [Great Sun Principle]! The entire longsword visibly heated up and even became dazzling to look at. The weapons level immediately rose to Level 6, and its Quality, at the very least, joined the ranks of Red Mythical Level! However, the material was somewhat lacking, making it a bit unstable. If it were of Purple Quality, or even Golden Legendary Quality before being blessed with a Red Mythical level ability, it would definitely stabilize. Is this the blessing? Shen Hao had realized. It reminded him of the [Emperors Armor] he had acquired earlier. However, there was a fundamental difference between them. The Power of Laws contained within the [Emperors Armor] allowed Shen Hao to swiftly bestow blessings upon an entire civilization, but this ability was not so convenient, and blessing still required a considerable amount of effort. Its advantage lay in diversity and flexibility. Nevertheless, this ability also granted Shen Hao the capacity to mass-produce Red Mythical Level Equipment! Even just this point alone was quite terrifying! In certain legends, even the simplest, most ordinary object could become a Divine Artifact by a gods use. Now, this ability seems to have a similar feeling, no, Emperors Artifact would be more appropriate, Shen Hao felt somewhat emotional. Then with a slight tremor, he instantly destroyed the longsword in his hand. This ability was not suitable for application to low-level equipment. It was more appropriate for crafting high-level equipment or even to directly bless some strong individuals within a civilization. If the equipment were already of Golden Legendary Quality and high-level, Shen Hao might be able to elevate it directly to Mythical Quality! Even if doing so required some time and effort, it would be worth it. So far, the number of Mythical Level Equipment was extremely scarce, with only two such pieces in his possession, while other civilizations likely hadnt even set eyes on them. Shen Hao decided to give it a try, and with a simple gesture, a longsword exuding peerless Sword Intent appeared in his hand. It was a Level 31 Golden Legendary piece of equipment that became available in the VIP store once the Store Level rose to Level 34. An item purchased outright, its Quality and level were near the top at the current tier! However, after a simple attempt, Shen Hao felt the difficulty within it. It would need at least a month or so of warmth and blessing! he frowned slightly. Indeed, reaching Red Mythical level was truly no simple feat. Moreover, such equipment was of little use to Shen Hao himself. Chapter 341 - 301: The Ultimate Battle Contractor_2 Chapter 341: Chapter 301: The Ultimate Battle Contractor_2 ` Because the Great Sun Principle was already in his grasp, another Great Sun Divine Sword could not make his mastery of the Great Sun Principle any stronger. However, for the other powerful members within the civilization, this was a true Divine Artifact! Shen Hao then tried another piece of Golden Legendary Level 28 equipment that could be purchased in bulk. This time, it was much simpler and would only take about three to four days. Nevertheless, this piece of equipment named [Frost Dual Blades] conflicted with the Great Sun Principle and eventually disintegrated on its own. ... This helped Shen Hao understand the limitations of this ability. Blessing is a true blessing, but whether one can withstand it, to what extent it can be enhanced, and the time and difficulty of the blessing are all equally important. Regardless, this is an ability that can deepen the foundation of the civilizations powerhouses! It also pairs very well with the [Emperor] profession. The entire Human Civilization is not just about my own strength, Shen Hao squinted his eyes, even starting to dream, I want every member of our civilization to emerge with a cheat-like strength! He decided to first bless the equipment. Go to ????????????????????.co Blessing equipment was faster, and with the intense war looming, every bit of strength could potentially reduce some unnecessary sacrifices and losses. However, he did not forget the last rewardthe Contractor! I hope this time the Contractor is still of the logistical research type. Shen Hao immediately chose to summon. The next moment, a red stream of light appeared and a relatively petite figure emerged slowly from the light. But the very instant she appeared, Shen Hao frowned slightly. Because he sensed an extreme power of Shadow. It was strong and very pure. If not for the absolute dominion his Dominator Talent exerted over his surroundings, he wouldnt have even noticed that another person had appeared before him. This caused Shen Hao to take a more serious look, scrutinizing closely. Although the figure was indeed petite, the height gave an uncertain impression, and the body was completely enveloped in shadows, as if a powerful force of Laws was interfering with the perception of others, making it difficult to distinguish gender, or even to confirm if it was a humanoid creature. However, in the next moment, the being seemed to become aware of Shen Haos presence, and without any probing, she silently took a step back and bowed forward. A very standard gesture of submission. This sparked some interest in Shen Hao. He didnt rush to check the report but directly asked, What are you good at? Killing. Without sound, it seemed to be a very Mystical intuition that emerged, but that was the answer. Anything else? Shen Hao asked again. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Only killing. Again, the communication was like an intuition. Shen Hao had pretty much figured it out. Contrary to what he originally expected, this was the epitome of a pure combat talent. But it didnt matter. If strong enough, it was still something the current Human Civilization needed. Shen Hao began to check the system intelligence. [Name: Dark] [Quality: Red Myth] [Level: 31 (60)] [Originating from a certain magical civilizations assassination deity, also the Lord of Shadows, inherently lacking in emotions, regarding shadow and slaughter as his everything, fought until no one else in the civilization remained at the last moments of the civilizations end, dying by suicide.] [Note: Dark enjoys vibrant civilizations] ` Shen Hao, after reading the simple system introduction, couldnt help but take another glance at the Dark. A Level 60 existence could indeed be called a god in most civilizations. However, had he actually committed suicide? Did this mean that even a calamity capable of destroying an entire civilization couldnt completely kill the Dark, and that it only gave up on life when there were no more living beings in its civilization? Regardless, it certainly was an extremely powerful combat-type Contractor! Red Mythical status meant that its Talent had to be at least Golden Legendary. With its status, Level, and experience combined, Shen Hao had no doubt that Dark was the second strongest in the entire civilization, right after him! How convenient, theres one, no, two people I need to deal with, Shen Hao thought of the Great Emperor of the Great Wilderness, squinting his eyes, but then he quickly shook his head. Not suitable. Ji Zhan would undoubtedly die, but his death served another purpose. Shen Hao needed to personally take action, to display his crimes and outcome to all the people of the Great Wilderness, in order to quickly establish control over the Great Wilderness Civilization. Moreover, Darks Level was somewhat low now, and Shen Hao was not sure about its true strength. Since youre only good at fighting, go to the frontlines and take care of those high-level Dimensional Creatures that pose a threat, Shen Hao commanded. The moment he gave out the specific coordinates, he found Dark had directly submerged into the shadows, disappearing entirely. It was only through the contracts Perception that Shen Hao realized Dark was traversing directly, leaping towards the coordinates with terrifying speed, moving as naturally in the Dimension Space as a fish in water, not triggering any Perception from Dimensional Creatures along the way. This kind of concealment ability was indeed powerful! If it were a single planet, Dark could reach any part of it in an instant! First, lets see Darks actual strength, Shen Hao set aside a portion of his attention on Dark, but it was only a brief focus. With this, all the rewards from this ranking settlement were in his hands. It was at this time that Shen Hao took a glance at the ranking cheat. The next settlement, the third one, required a full three years! Half a year for the first, one year and two months for the second, three years for the third, Shen Hao was aware that the number of times one could receive ranking rewards in each Trial was limited. According to the information provided by other civilizations, the maximum was four times, and most had only three. This meant that in three years, this Trial was likely to reach its last critical juncture. This period seemed long, but in fact, it was very tight. At the very least, Shen Hao had no possibility of advancing directly from Level 32 to Level 41, which would ensure absolute dominance over the Ancient Gods, in just three short years! Therefore, time was still tight, and not a moment to waste. Shen Hao immediately issued a command, and in a few days, Human Civilization had summoned envoys from various civilizations, voicing the stance of Human Civilization. The situation of the Great Wu Empire is entirely due to the rulers of the Great Wilderness Civilization, Ebat Civilization, and Great Wu Empire themselves ignoring the big picture and warnings, leading to this outcome; they must take responsibility. I demand that the aforementioned three civilizations unconditionally comply with the upcoming warfare commands. Additionally, aside from the already confirmed deceased Emperor Wu, both Great Wilderness The Ji Battle and Demon King Ebat are to relinquish their powers, and go to the frontlines to atone for their crimes by fighting the enemy! This was the attitude of Human Civilization. Clearly, other than Human Civilization, four out of the other six civilizations fully supported the will of Human Civilization. This even included the Great Sword Civilization! Yes, the very civilization that was forcefully occupied by Emperor Wu. The Great Sword Civilization also suffered heavy losses in this disaster caused by the wrath of the Ancient Gods, but they seized the chaos within the Great Wu Empire to free themselves, made contact with Human Civilization, and expressed their desire to integrate in order to preserve their essence. Naturally, Human Civilization agreed. If it was a matter of directly joining Human Civilization, careful scrutiny and consideration would be needed at the moment, but with an Affiliated Civilization as a buffer, there was no need for any hesitation. Even if survivors from Ebat Civilization wished to assimilate into the Human Civilization System, it was possible; they just needed to dwell within the System as one of the Species of an Affiliated Civilization first, and then see if they could meet the real requirements to join Human Civilization. If not, whether execution or expulsion, both were simple matters. In such circumstances, the voice of Human Civilization was promoted to the greatest extent, and even indigenous civilizations joined in; both the Great Wilderness The Ji Battle and Demon King Ebat from Ebat Civilization were subject to the universes condemnation! Chapter 342 - 302: So What if You are a Favoured of the Ancient God? Chapter 342: Chapter 302: So What if You are a Favoured of the Ancient God? However, at such a time, the two who were the focus of attention throughout the Universe displayed an unusual quietness. It was utterly still. Whether Ji Zhan of the Great Wilderness Civilization or the Demon King of the Ebat Civilization, both remained silent without agreement. However, within the two civilizations, increasingly significant divisions began to emerge. The situation within the Ebat Civilization was somewhat manageable since this civilization had always revered the strong and its core species was sparse in numbers. With the Demon King still being the strongest, he could do whatever he wanted, even if it meant dragging the entire civilization and species into the abyss, as such was the Demon Kings inherent style. But within the Great Wilderness Civilization, real conflicts began to surface. ... Especially for another owner of the Golden Legendary Talent, Ji Tian. His talent, though acquired in the last trial through trial-end rewards and indeed Golden Legendary, was considerably weaker than Ji Zhans but not by much. As Ji Zhans reputation continued to decline, Ji Tians reputation naturally emerged. He had already gained quite a few supporters. And even began to express his disagreement with Ji Zhan openly. In such a situation, it wasnt so easy for Ji Zhan to continue to feign ignorance. Finally, after receiving the covert support of Human Civilization, Ji Tian, along with a group of people, pressed forward. Go to ????????????????????.co They gathered at the entrance of the grand hall where Ji Zhan had declared seclusion, confronting Ji Zhans last few loyal followers. Ji Tian! a floating old woman glared at Ji Tian furiously, You have actually betrayed the Great Emperor and the Great Wilderness, truly disloyal and unfilial! sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In front of the Civilization Trial, only by prioritizing the interests of civilization above all else can we survive, Ji Tian replied calmly to the scolding, with no intention of rebuttal, Ji Zhan has placed himself above the civilization, leading us astray. In the Civilization Trial, we are doomed to perish; I am merely trying to find a path of survival for us all. In truth, it is Ji Zhan who has betrayed the interests of civilization and stands against us. Indeed! Some who had been hesitant were now resolute in their gaze. They did indeed betray the Great Emperor, which they neither denied nor needed to deny. But why should they follow the Great Emperor to death, plunging into the abyss? In the Civilization Trial, civilization is most important! Ji Tian, words are unnecessary, its merely a difference in interests, another person beside Ji Tian said, They seek loyalty; we seek survival. We were bound to clash sooner or later; lets take action and force Ji Zhan out to give Human Civilization an account! Indeed, lets do it! The Human Great Emperor is our only way out! Alas, at this point, we have no other choice. As the fighting spirit of those around him surged continually, Ji Tian, sensing the gaze of a certain presence and feeling the power surging through the back of his hand, finally made up his mind. His aura wildly surged, and the spectral phenomenon behind him suddenly skyrocketed! The expressions of those opposite him instantly tightened! In the whole civilization, there were only four owners of Golden Legendary Talent, but besides Ji Zhan, the strongest one was the person right in front of them, not to mention, the other two Golden Legendary Talent owners also stood on their opposing side! It must be said that in the Great Wilderness Civilization, individual interests outweigh everything else; Ji Zhan was so, and most of the people present were the same, and Ji Zhan truly stood against the majority! However, just as a great battle was about to erupt, an extremely bizarre yet unmistakably powerful force suddenly surged! In a short time, it pervaded the entire world. Some whose strength and talents were relatively weak even experienced an intense sensation of nausea originating deep within their consciousness. It was as if something was twisting their will, altering their cognitive perception, but because it was so sudden and fierce, it resulted in a conflict of consciousness that nearly left them unable to control themselves. However, some who could resist immediately realized the change and their faces paled dramatically! Ancient God! Ji Tian also realized instantly, eyes widening as he could hardly hide his horror, You have actually sided with the Ancient God! Indeed, a haunting voice came. The next moment, a person appeared in mid-air. No, that could no longer be considered a person but rather a creature that took on a human form, completely devoid of flesh, with its soul turned inside out, its surface whirling with Spiritual Energy. That nauseating Pollution was spreading incessantly! With the imprint of the Ancient Soul God combined with his Golden Legendary Talent, Ji Zhan unleashed a level of Pollution that, although not as great as the Ancient God himself, far surpassed those Extraordinary Fourth Stage Dimensional Creatures. Even those who had originally sided with Ji Zhan were utterly horrified! They too felt the intense Pollution. The Great Emperor had not only sided with the Ancient God but now also unwilling to spare them, wishing to twist their will? They didnt possess Golden Legendary Talent; once twisted, they would lose themselves completely, become servants of the Ancient God, turning into confused, monstrous creatures. That was a fate many times worse than death! Great Emperor, why must you do this! Still call him the Great Emperor? The Great Emperor is already dead! Chapter 343 - 302: So What if You are a Favoured of the Ancient God?_2 Chapter 343: Chapter 302: So What if You are a Favoured of the Ancient God?_2 Indeed, the Great Emperor we follow is not this monster before us! Kill him, we must kill him! sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Clearly, having allied himself with the Ancient God and transformed into this guise, even his most loyal followers could not accept Ji Zhan! It further solidified the resolve of those on the side of Ji Tian who had still been hesitating. Indeed, the invincible-hearted Ji Zhan, even in death, would absolutely not choose to ally with the Ancient God! Rather, he would prefer to ally with the Human Emperor! ... The Ji Zhan before them had already twisted beyond recognition, certainly not the Ji Zhan they had followed! However, faced with all this, Ji Zhan appeared utterly unconcerned. He felt incredibly sublime at this moment. You wont understand, I have seen a truly invincible path! The Ancient Gods cannot taint my will, I will become an existence mightier than the Ancient Gods, I will become the true Sovereign of this universe! he indeed did not feel much reverence for the Ancient Gods, as his Original Talent ensured his autonomy. But, he was somewhat lost in the laws of the continuously perfecting Chaotic Universe at this Extraordinary Level, a feeling as if he could touch the truth of everything. Merely in this universe, stepping into the Fifth Stage or touching the power of the Ancient Gods, one becomes qualified to Harmonize! Go to ????????????????????.co The Emperor of the Great Wu Empire had done the same. However, his Talent Quality was far inferior to Ji Zhans, and there were already Pioneers in existence, which is why he was mercilessly eradicated by the Energy Ancient God. But Ji Zhan was different, there are no competitors on his Extraordinary Path! The power of the Ancient Soul God only helped him touch the essence of the Spiritual Ability Law, under such circumstances, if given enough time, he might truly become the fifth Ancient God of this universe. Yet, by doing so, he might deviate from the standards of the Civilization Trial, becoming a true native. What exactly would happen, not enough information was available at the moment, and no one knew. But Shen Hao knew, it was time for him to act. Without uttering any unnecessary words, Ji Tian suddenly felt the Imprint on the back of his hand continuously emitting power, then he lost control of his body, an indescribable grandeur and sanctity gushed out from his soul, forming a supreme Suppression, his eyes even emitted an expansive star-like glow. In that moment, the very existence of Ji Tian surpassed Ji Zhan, becoming the Sovereign of this world, compulsorily drawing everyones gaze yet instinctively making them bow their heads, leaving only an indescribable shock. Everyone knew, the mightiest Chosen One, the Human Emperor, had made his move! This one, undoubtedly, is the legend of this Trial! The supreme Overlord among the Chosen Ones! Even though not many had seen him in person, his actions alone had already transcended everyone, positioning him from a higher-level perspective! Moreover, the stars reflected in the depths of the universe, shining above everyones heads, were enough to command awe from countless people. And now, they finally saw this figure act! Even though he did not descend personally, but seemed to merely use Ji Tians body to demonstrate his power, he displayed that indescribable, horrific Suppression to perfection! Even more exaggerated than anyone had anticipated! Effortlessly driving away all the Pollution brought by Ji Zhan! One might say, as stunning as the scene of Ji Zhans entry was, the entrance of Shen Hao now was stepping directly over Ji Zhan, elevating it an entire level higher! Even Ji Zhan, at this moment, held deep fear in his eyes. Not truly facing the Sovereign, one simply cannot imagine what a Sovereign is! However, Ji Zhan seemed to find some confidence again. Mythical Talent is indeed terrifying to this extent, but you cannot kill me! Ji Zhan declared with his head raised, I have already received the Ancient God of the Souls mark, becoming His Favoured. If you kill me, it will surely provoke the Ancient Gods wrath again, even if you can bear it, Human Civilization cannot! Yes, just like Levent of the Justice Federation. Shen Hao also only imprisoned him, without directly killing him. The Ancient Gods do not care about everything in the material world, but an Imprint is a manifestation of care! Ji Zhan had not hoped to resist this terrifying Emperor merely through the favor of an Ancient God, but it could agitate the opponent, as long as he survived until the next Trial opened, there would naturally be another chance for him. Even staying in this universe, becoming an Ancient God, was also an excellent choice. However, deep within everyones spirit, there seemed to emerge a sneer. What of being a Descendant of an Ancient God? The next moment, the Dominator Domain unfolded silently, and Ji Tian raised his palm, just like that, gently pinching. The once unstoppable Ji Zhan, without even a shred of resistance, exploded completely! The souls that were supposed to scatter in all directions, too, vanished quietly just as if they had never appeared! Only after a while did everyone realize what had happened, each utterly shocked to the core! What was this? Was this truly the power of someone over level 30? Ji Zhan himself was of Level 37! He possessed the Golden Legendary Talent! After receiving the imprint of an Ancient God and transforming into a Dimensional Creature, he even gained the enhancement of Spiritual Ability Law from this universe, with a terrifyingly extreme power! But not to mention resistance, he couldnt even let out a peep before being casually pinched to death instantly? It was barely different from the ease of squashing an ant! And the Human Emperor didnt even need to personally come down! However, this was the Dominator Domain. That previous moment might have seemed light and easy, but within the Dominator Domain, Shen Hao dealing with someone weaker than himself was as effortless as instant death! And Shen Hao striking the opponent directly wasnt without regard for the Ancient Gods. It should be said that it was a test. By now, the foundations obtained by Human Civilization were quite substantial, some of which theoretically contained the possibility to resist Ancient Gods, especially the Protection Temple, which now possessed the capital to test Ancient Gods! Furthermore, when the Energy Ancient God took action earlier, it did let Shen Hao clearly see some things. If his guess was correct Shen Hao slightly narrowed his eyes and suddenly looked towards the dimension space. The next moment, ripples of the Dimension Space abruptly emerged, deepening continuously, a tremendous will suddenly descended, and in an instant, swept across the entire planet. But it was only a moment; upon contacting Shen Haos Dominator Domain, it paused slightly, and then retreated like the tide. Gone in the blink of an eye. If it were not for the fact that many weaker beings within the Great Wilderness Civilization were severely polluted during that instant, mutating abruptly, it would seem as though nothing had happened. As a result, many felt a profound confusion. But when they regained their composure, they were even more startled and looked at Ji Tian with awe. The Ancient Gods, were wary! Yes, the recent action, could only be described as wary! The Ancient Gods were obviously startled by the death of Ji Zhan, and though they did not seem angry, they reacted as if probing, yet withdrew directly upon coming into contact with the power of the Human Emperor, if not wary, then what? That was astounding! Even if possessing a Mythical Talent, to just be over level 30 but to directly cause a fear in an over 40-level, incredibly powerful Ancient Gods who held Cosmic Law Origins, what difference was there from passing the Trial? Some were even somewhat bewildered, could a Mythical Talent really be so terrifying? But, their excitement surged the next moment. Only by following such a powerful being could there be a chance to go further in the Civilization Trial, live longer, and become stronger! However, Shen Hao then withdrew his power. The following matters did not require his personal attention. The experiment had yielded results! Ancient Gods, indeed, had long been aware of his existence! Although Shen Hao had suspected this before, it was after the Energy Ancient God intervened last time that he had more speculations. Chapter 344 - 303: A Year Passes Chapter 344: Chapter 303: A Year Passes The Ancient God of Energy, when he acted that time, was indeed venting his rage, which showed his immense anger at someone daring to challenge his status and snatch away the source of his Law. But such fury only prompted a momentary action. It was merely about crushing Emperor Wu to death. Even contaminating a large amount of the Great Wu Army was just a stirring of the unfinished Law, causing the pollution to spread unintentionally in his rage. Perhaps, ordinary people would think that the Ancient God disdained to act. But Shen Hao understood that for the Ancient God, crushing all life in the material universe was just a matter of convenience, not reliant on a mere over-40-level Extraordinary level but on the Extraordinary Dayuan of the entire universe. ... Therefore, the fact that he did not do so warranted deep thought. At first, Shen Hao also felt that these Ancient Gods simply didnt care about everything in the material universe, but now it seemed that the opponent had long been aware of his existence and was not ignoring him, which meant there must be something they feared! Fear my strength? No, my level is evident here, and its not a local combat, I still find it hard to directly threaten the Ancient Gods, Shen Hao mused, narrowing his eyes after returning to the Lingxiao Palace. Finally, he simply used the protection of the Guardian Temple to quietly delve his gaze into the dimension space. Little by little, he sensed the presence of the Spiritual Ability Law, trying to find the thing that the Ancient Gods feared. Meanwhile, after experiencing a brief period of chaos, the Great Wilderness Civilization officially joined the Human Civilization System, becoming a member of the affiliated civilizations of Human Civilization. Go to ????????????????????.co However, the brief appearance of the Ancient God had caused severe losses to the entire Great Wilderness Civilization. After all, it was a direct visitation to the Great Wilderness Mother Planet! Although the duration was brief and the Great Wilderness People were not Spiritual Ability Users, thus the impact wasnt exaggerated, the large number of lower-class individuals indeed suffered heavy losses. Over three hundred billion people, just in that instant, nearly one hundred and thirty billion were contaminated. Even after some were saved with the help of Shen Haos power, there were still about seven hundred billion losses. This was the first time the Great Wilderness Civilization faced such losses on their home planet in this Trial. For any civilization participating in the Civilization Trial, this was extremely brutal. After all, frontline warriors are the assurance for the civilization to win this Trial, but the civilians behind are the foundation for the civilization to continue in the Civilization Trial! However, such huge losses, if added to the result of joining the Human Civilization System and becoming an affiliated civilization of Human Civilization, didnt seem much. With current troops unharmed and following Human Civilization, they would always survive the upcoming trials. The confidence in Shen Hao among many affiliated civilizations was even stronger than that in Human Civilization itself. Because they had been through more trials, they understood what everything displayed by Shen Hao truly meant! As for Ebat Civilization, it was now in an awkward situation. Given that their Demon King, who was originally supposed to be punished, had fled directly! Disappearing without a trace. Without the Demon King and not being accepted by Human Civilization, Ebat Civilization internally fell into great chaos, and even the previously strongly suppressed affiliated civilizations, which were merely considered as demon material sources, began to stir. Additionally, with the rampaging army of Dimensional Creatures, Human Civilization needed to do nothing, just wait quietly for the destruction of Ebat Civilization, and then accept the inheritance. At this time, Human Civilization had more important things to do. That was to unite all the living forces of the entire universe and wage war against the Dimensional Creatures! For most ordinary warriors, such a war was the world they strived for. Time, as if, had hit the fast-forward button. The Alliance led by Human Civilization was truly formed, concentrating all points on Shen Hao as much as possible to enhance his Store Level, while Shen Hao continually used points products to arm the warriors of the affiliated civilizations, gaining points feedback. Meanwhile, the frontline war began to become more excruciating. Unlike before, where Trial Civilizations could still stand in an advantageous position, constantly clearing many weak, fully contaminated civilizations. After the frontline warriors of the Great Wu Empire fell in one fell swoop, the Dimensional Creatures gained a real army; originally scattered Dimensional Creatures also seemed to have found a backbone, constantly converging towards the army and rampaging across the universe. Even the Alliance formed to combat the unified frontline of Ancient Gods had gathered hundreds of billions, but in front of such a massive army of Dimensional Creatures, it was still somewhat insufficient, making the frontline war extremely tense. Sacrifices were everywhere. Even Shen Hao had no good solutions. His power was indeed strong, but he could only eliminate some powerful Dimensional Creatures and gradually distribute his power and blessings to enhance the overall strength of the legion to some extentnothing beyond that. This was the limitation of an individual in the Trial. Shen Hao already counted as a profession type capable of supporting and aiding the entire civilization, yet it still couldnt do without the bloodied battles of the warriors. However, such wars were also immensely beneficial for the entire civilization. Shen Haos Points Mall Level began to grow at an increasingly exaggerated rate. When all forces and troops were fully integrated, his store level had reached Level 34. He had accumulated twenty trillion points! And just three months after the army began its campaign, the store level reached Level 35. Fifty trillion points! Another five months later, it reached Level 36, one hundred trillion! The speed of acquiring points became faster and faster. After all, the strength of the frontline warriors was constantly increasing, and with the integration and equipment of the Affiliated Civilization Legions, the efficiency of earning points for Shen Hao was also continuously increasing. It was not until two years and four months had passed in this universe that the point growth rate began to stabilize, but it had already reached Level 37, which is the two hundred trillion level! Shen Hao estimated that, at this rate, by the time of the next ranking settlement, reaching Level 39 Mall was not impossible. After all, the entire universe had now become the battlefield of Human Civilization, turning into Shen Haos personal source of points, benefiting from a fivefold acceleration! The changes in the Points Mall also led to growth in all other domains. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Hao, who rarely took his eyes off the Dimension Space, focused his attention on the frontline battlefield and listened to Dong Gongs report. Currently, our Human Civilization has a total of one thousand four hundred and thirty-one Extraordinary beings in the Fourth Stage, among whom the highest level reached by thirty-three people is Level 34, and within the Human Civilization System, there are a total of four thousand three hundred and twenty-one Extraordinary beings in the Fourth Stage, in addition to which, there are three billion four hundred and thirty-two million in the Extraordinary Third Stage, and two trillion two hundred and thirty-one billion in the Extraordinary Second Stage A series of astounding numbers were reported. The increase in strength of the frontline warriors in just one year was fiercely vigorous. After all, such a high-level mall meant high-level resources! Breakthroughs were going to become much easier. Moreover, aside from mall resources, Human Civilization further integrated the Spiritual Power System, utilized various foundations, and significantly converted Spiritual Energy into basic resources, transforming Dimensional Creatures into further growth nourishment for Human Civilization, greatly increasing the power growth rate of the lower-level warriors. In the final part of the series of numbers, Dong Gong also summarized, The peak period of development speed has not yet arrived. In the next few years, we will meet an explosive period of the number of Extraordinary beings in the Fourth Stage, estimated to grow between one hundred thousand to five hundred thousand before gradually slowing down. Hundreds of thousands of Fourth Stage Extraordinary beings! This number, when compared to the previous native universe, was a terrifying figure. After all, the Fourth Stage was the level of Cosmic Dominators. But, this was the Trial Civilizations. As long as the foundations and resources caught up, the speed of civilization advancement could become extremely frightening, as it was more or less like being promoted from a higher perspective. Normal civilization development processes could not easily obtain higher-level technology and resources like the Trial Civilizations could. However, it was not all good news. Dong Gong soon reported some other numbers, Since participating in this trial, our Human Clan has altogether lost eighty-four million warriors, and within the Human Civilization, other species have lost thirty-seven million warriors Yes, Human Civilization had committed over five billion warriors, and the number of casualties had already exceeded one hundred million! This was still in the context of Human Civilization having a strong foundation and a lower prioritization on the battlefield. The casualty rate of other Affiliated Civilizations was even more than ten percent each! The number of Heroic Spirits within Shen Haos Eternal Heaven was skyrocketing daily. Not just the warriors of Human Civilization, but any warrior who sincerely submitted to Shen Hao could enter the Eternal Heaven in the form of a True Spirit after death. The frontline battlefield was indeed anything but easy. Shen Haos gaze turned towards the frontline. The fierce war, while bringing great sacrifices, also brought forth a large group of exceptionally outstanding individuals. Just the Frontline Heroes that Shen Hao could name surpassed a hundred. Some of them were originally obscure, neither their Talent nor abilities remarkable, but they had achieved everything through military exploits on the battlefield and were even more loved and admired by the people in the rear than those who were originally gifted. It was not only the Human Civilization. With the promotion of the Shared Network of the Human Civilization System, some powerful individuals from other Affiliated Civilizations were also well known. The war also allowed this new civilization system to mature at a stunning rate. Chapter 345 - 304: Frontline Elite! Chapter 345: Chapter 304: Frontline Elite! Before this, although various civilizations had already become affiliated civilizations of Human Civilization, their different combat styles meant that the alliances front-line cooperation was actually not very harmonious. The command system was also somewhat chaotic. But now, it was gradually taking shape. On all levels, they were slowly integrating and truly beginning to form a complete system. At this moment, Shen Haos focus was on a specific individual. This human warrior was one of the prominent names recently reported by Dong Gong, a standout from a list of key candidates. His name was Dong Xue. ... A very ordinary name, a very ordinary family background, and a man without much special ability. His Extraordinary Talent was just average, in no way could it help him obtain the identity of a Chosen One on its own merit. However, after joining the troops with just the minimum qualifications required and becoming a low-level Soldier, and after embarking on an interstellar expedition, he began to show some extraordinary traits. Calm, intelligent, cautious, and not lacking in courage and luck. The merits he had earned by now almost qualified him for a Chosen One spot. Shen Hao was conducting the final review. At present, the number of Chosen Ones within Human Civilization had reached 1.74 million. Go to ????????????????????.co Out of these, about 1.22 million were Chosen Ones from other Species, including those from Affiliated Civilizations who had chosen to join Human Civilization and passed the review. In other words, the human species had a full 530,000 Chosen Ones! This figure, compared to other Affiliated Civilizations, was not much, but considering the time Human Civilization had been participating in the Civilization Trial, it was already quite an exaggeration. Typically, it would take at least thirty to forty years of participation in the Civilization Trial to have a figure close to one million. But for Human Civilization, it had been only eight years. Clearly, the high-level rewards from the previous two Trials, and the activation of two Chosen One enhancements over the past year or so, had greatly accelerated the rise in Civilization Chosen Ones. But even so, compared to the total population of the human species, which had soared to 142 billion, Chosen Ones were still a minority among minorities. Thus, everyone, especially the frontline soldiers, had a strong desire to become Chosen Ones. And as the spots received from Shen Haos last Trial rewards kept diminishing, the opportunities to become Chosen Ones grew ever fewer. For Dong Xue to make it onto this list and undergo Shen Haos final assessment was proof of his excellence. At the moment, Dong Xue was seemingly unaware of the Presidents attention. He was in his spaceship, exhaling slowly, making the last adjustments before combat. Currently, the number of interstellar battleships had grown to a considerable size. Although it still wasnt possible for each person to have one, it was feasible for a hundred-person team to have a spaceship equipped with a Jump Engine, and the team led by Dong Xue was part of the Elite sequence, with the spaceship being of a very high level, reaching the Purple Epic Level 25. If it wasnt for the fact that autonomous mass production had brought costs down substantially, just the points needed in the Point Mall for this spaceship would equate to the total savings of the entire team of over a hundred people. Ill repeat our mission one more time, Dong Xue opened his eyes, allowing his voice to spread to every corner of the spaceship, Intercept all Dimensional Creatures fleeing towards our defense direction from the main battlefield! Now, check your resources, especially Rejuvenation Pills, as this battle will last a long time. Rejuvenation Pill. This was one of the high-quality Elixirs that Gan Yuan had previously completed. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With Spiritual Liquid as the main ingredient, its Quality could reach Blue Level 28, and the key was that it could be mass-produced on a large scale. Each warrior could be allocated at least ten pills, enough for them to sustain long periods of high-intensity combat and to receive free refills during resupply. After everyone completed their checks, the voice in the command channel also relaxed slightly. Captain, tell us the truth, have you reached Level 25? The rewards from the last big catch werent small, you could even exchange for Purple Epic Level fourth-stage Elixirs! Why swap for such high-quality stuff when youre not breaking through? Im giving an example, do you even understand the concept of examples? How about we get some one-time use equipment with massive power? That Soul-devouring Poison we used before was good, it can even take down Level Four Dimensional Creatures! Dont worry about that, following the captain, are we ever short of spoils? Dong Xue listened to the voices of his comrades, and a hint of a smile crossed his face. Not every team could be this relaxed before a major battle, but that was Dong Xues style. He didnt like everyone to be always on edge, at least not without a reason for everyone to be tense. However, recalling his gains from the last time also ignited a spark of excitement in his heart. Normally, for a team like his, even an elite one, the primary combat targets would be the third-stage Dimensional Creatures, and the numbers could not be too large. Otherwise, even with the auxiliary teams from the Affiliated Kingdoms around them, they would still suffer heavy casualties. But last time, a Level Four Dimensional Creature appeared before them out of nowhere. And they won! The victory owed much to his perpetual readiness for the worst, but the rewards from that victory were astonishing nonetheless. Chapter 346 - 304: Frontline Elite!_2 Chapter 346: Chapter 304: Frontline Elite!_2 Military achievements, rewards, prestige, honors If I had another chance, I might have become the Chosen One! Dong Xue slowly exhaled, steadying his emotions. On the front lines of the battlefield, military orders came first, safety second, and military achievements thirdthat was the order of priority in his heart. At this moment, the space around him began to distort slightly, waves of surging spiritual energy swept across the entire universe! Dong Xues gaze sharpened. The main battlefield had already begun! ... When he had just joined the forces, he too fought on the main battlefield. The battles there seemed fierce, but for ordinary soldiers, it was actually safer because the role of regular soldiers was to contribute their power to the formation, at least tens of thousands as one, or even millions, tens of millions! Either all would die, or all would live. Once it reached the millions, if there was a risk of being completely overrun or shattered, those Emperor Chosen would use the Presidents power, and the President had even personally intervened several times. Therefore, it was comparatively safer. However, within such large forces, military achievements were also diluted, and an individuals ability and strength could hardly shine! Dong Xue had made a big decision to leave the Legion and head to a more dangerous battlefield that also offered more opportunities. Go to ????????????????????.co In a flash, a year had gone by. He had gone from a minor Level 17 soldier to a Level 26 officer now! Yes, Level 26! He was two levels higher than his teammates awareness. Last time, he exchanged his military achievements for some resources that could boost his power in the short term. Although it would cost some potential, he saw very clearly that with enough military achievements, all these could be easily compensated for later on. He preferred to take the risk and bet that he could make it to the top! It has to be said, this was actually a very correct choice. Human Civilization was in a phase of rapid development. Not every day, but every month brought new changes; no one could be sure of things too far ahead. Focusing on the present was the most correct choice. Here they come! Dong Xues gaze sharpened, looking at the command channel. The position they were stationed in naturally wasnt just their own squad; in fact, their squad was located right in the middle. The squads from Affiliated Civilizations were all around them. This way, should an unexpected crisis arise, it would be the outer squads that bore the brunt of the impact first. It was regarded as a rightful status of the Sovereign Civilization. If it werent for the affiliated civilization teams fighting with all their might, even at a great cost, against that Fourth Stage dimensional creature last time, he would have had no chance of survival, no matter how strong his abilities or how good his luck. And now, in just a moment, he saw wounded dimensional creatures being placed onto the battlefield on the coordinate map. Awaiting their harvest! It included some that were missed, completely unscathed enemies. Five three two! Dong Xue quickly gave orders. The team, totaling just 108 people, dispersed; fifty-four followed Dong Xue, taking single-person space shuttles to form the Great Formation; thirty-three skirmished, and the remaining twenty-one stayed on the spaceship, controlling this ship, which had been loaded with special weapons, to perform precise kills. By this stage of the war, Human Civilization had naturally combined the spiritual power technology of the indigenous civilization and gained quite powerful combat techniques and considerable experience. If it wasnt for the continually increasing number and strength of the dimensional creatures, the scales of this war would have unequivocally tipped towards the rapidly growing Human Civilization. In fact, under such controllable circumstances, any sacrifice could be considered a result of Dong Xues insufficient command. However, on the front lines of the battlefield, the one thing never in short supply was the unexpected! After Dong Xue had killed hundreds of Extraordinary Third Stage dimensional creatures, a shrill alarm suddenly sounded on the command channelat the highest level! He had always maintained vigilance and attention; now, looking at the communications channel, his face turned pale in an instant. Two Fourth Stage Dimensional Creatures! Moreover, they didnt retreat from the main battlefield, but directly transitioned from Dimension Space, near them! Request backup! Send the highest level distress signal to Fiora! Dong Xue bellowed at the first opportunity. Although he had considered the chance to make a significant contribution, this was not the kind of opportunity he wanted! At this moment, the communication channel was silent, everyones complexion was deathly pale, and even the aura of the Formation had become incredibly chaotic. It was precisely because they had witnessed the strength of the Fourth Stage Dimensional Creatures that they understood the gravity of the situation. Without mincing words, this was a true situation of certain death! Even Shen Hao, who was monitoring the situation, raised his eyebrows slightly. He reviewed every name reported to him, usually by observing their various abilities, character, but such a situation was indeed the first encounter. If he didnt pay attention, one could imagine that the next time they would see this name, it would be on the list of the fallen. The frontlines in battle are just that cruel. Even Shen Hao could only protect a very few chosen individuals with great talent, character, and strength, and some had fallen before becoming direct in the early stages. This one, its hard to tell if their luck is good or bad. However, after considering, Shen Hao decided not to take action for the time being, wanting to see how a human warrior who had stepped from the ordinary to the extraordinary would perform in the face of despair. Then, he saw Dong Xues complexion quickly regain its color, and his emotions calmed down. Brothers, this is the situation, get ready to sleep together in Eternal Heaven, Dong Xue said directly, with no attempt to hide, But since the reality is as such, lets go all out and take down at least one! Leave behind a military merit for our families and children! Set an example for our offspring! There was still a brief silence, but soon, various voices rang out in the command channel. The boss is right! To hell with it! At worst, its just death. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I dont know what its like in Eternal Heaven; I heard its similar to sleeping, just without the dreams. We dont mind, its just a pity for the boss, having come this far. In a short time, everyone regained their will to fight. Shen Hao could see that, on one hand, the presence of Eternal Heaven slightly alleviated some of the fear of death. On the other hand, Dong Xue indeed had gathered extreme trust in the hearts of these comrades. Even if certain death lay ahead, they were willing to follow him into the last battle! Even Dong Xue himself wasnt speaking these words out of a pretense of nonchalance. He sighed in his heart, recalling his child back on his mother planet, who was just over a year old, filled with regret, but ultimately, all of his emotions, in an incredibly short span of time, turned into blazing fighting spirit. Taking on two, death is certain, but we indeed have a chance to take down one! He quickly targeted one and marked it, This one is weaker; we arent greedy. Xiao Dong, you lead the brothers to scatter out, draw the other one away, the spaceship will also assist you; the rest of us will feign defeat, and I will infuse my body with the Soul-devouring Poison! Indeed, after determining to die together with one of them, Dong Xue, in such a short period, laid out the most complete plan. Even Shen Hao had to admit, this plan stood a very high chance of success. The Soul-devouring Poison was a lethal toxin specifically made for combating High-level Dimensional Creatures, sourced from the VIP store, of Golden Legendary Quality and furthermore, of the Fourth Stage Golden Legendary Quality! This type of poison had a unique advantage in the field of kamikaze attacks. But it wasnt effective every time; on the contrary, making it work was quite challenging. Dimensional Creatures, though different in thought process from normal intelligent life, arent fools; they have their own logic, and they even have sources of information on the battlefield. Chapter 347 - 305: A Year and a Half Later, The Offensive and Defensive Will Inevitably Reverse! Chapter 347: Chapter 305: A Year and a Half Later, The Offensive and Defensive Will Inevitably Reverse! The most classic proof is when the Soul-devouring Poison first appeared, it indeed slew many high-level dimensional creatures with it. However, now the opportunities for this to occur have become increasingly rare; dimensional creatures have quickly become smarter and no longer recklessly devour everything. So, although Dong Xues plan had a chance of success, in reality, it faced immense challenges. He needed exquisite acting skills, the ultimate bait, and could not arouse any suspicion from the dimensional creatures. In this process, all teammates, and even all teams from affiliated civilizations, would be sacrificed! However, Dong Xue did not hesitate in the slightest, nor did his teammates, and even the nearby teams from affiliated civilizations began to act after receiving specific instructions. At this moment, Shen Hao heard many prayers from this battlefield. ... Typically, these sounds might not catch his attention, but now, at the moment of impending sacrifice, they were an anchor to Eternal Heaven! But now, Shen Hao was no longer prepared to keep watching. This plan, even if executed by Fiora, could hardly be more perfect. Dong Xue had already shown his abilities, courage, and determination! As for the outcome, whether it would succeed, the only thing missing now was luck. The next moment, Shen Haos mighty power descended, and two Fourth Stage dimensional creatures had no strength to resist; they shattered instantly. Concurrently, a voice resounded in the minds of everyone on the battlefield. Go to ????????????????????.co Code 145782, Team Leader Dong Xue, with exceptional ability and unparalleled bravery, is hereby granted the status of Chosen One. It is our hope that you will continue to strive, protect your homeland in the endless trials, and forge a legend! This was the Presidents voice! Originally resigned to certain death, having made all preparations, Dong Xue and everyone on the battlefield, who even left a fighting chance, were now thoroughly astounded. Then came the ecstasy! Even though they could become Heroic Spirits, no one wanted to fall into an almost eternal slumber, leave their families, or lose all their future! The command channel was now abuzz with noise! Captain, did you hear that? Weve all survived! The President actually noticed us! It must be the review, the President must have been reviewing the Captains qualifications as a Chosen One! Some people were so excited that they were incoherent, not just because they had survived an otherwise certain death, but also because of Shen Haos acknowledgement! This also meant that the President might have also witnessed their performance, although his main attention was on the captain; it was an immense honor! S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An honor that could make countless comrades envious. However, Dong Xue, though equally thrilled, quickly came to his senses. Everyone, the battle isnt over yet! he swiftly issued new commands, Stay sharp, and remember, for us, there is never truly a hopeless situation! The last words escaped with uncontrollable emotion in his voice; it even broke a little. Yes, no matter how desperate the situation seemed, there was always a glimmer of hope for them as human warriors, which was the Presidents appearance! And now, that chance had found him! He had even obtained the status of a Chosen One. Dong Gong gazed at the Chosen One panel that appeared before him, looking at the new Talent he had just received C it was indeed a Blue Elite Level Talent! He knew that everything had already changed. From now on, he would also have the chance to pursue higher peaks! His family, his children, would also receive better opportunities and a better future. By this time, Shen Hao had already withdrawn his gaze, looking towards the next person. In this war that had lasted a year, many like Dong Xue had emerged, with not a few who had sacrificed themselves, but even more had gradually stepped onto the stage of the Trial. Clearly, after nine full years into the Civilization Trial, the majority of people within human civilization had begun to adapt to the new environment. They had demonstrated their extraordinary ability to adapt. Recently, within the past year, Shen Hao had also begun to sense the feedback from his Mythical Level Profession, Emperor. His leveling speed had also started to accelerate. Now, he had reached Level 34! He had caught up with the first tier of progress within human civilization. At this rate, in another year, he might reach Level 36 or even Level 37! According to Shen Haos projections, when his strength reached Level 38, 39, or even 40, he would be able to fight directly against Ancient Gods. After all, the depth of a Mythical Talent, coupled with the power of a unique Mythical Level Profession, would be enough for him to crush any enemy at the same level, and even fight across greater stages! At present, killing Fourth Stage dimensional creatures was nothing more than a flick of his fingers to him. Aim to reach Level 38 before the next ranking calculation event! Shen Hao retracted his gaze after completing all the reviews. And as the news of his review and the conferring of Chosen One status spread, the front-line soldiers morale soared even higher. In the current human civilization, war is not only about protecting the homeland and safeguarding civilization but also serves as the best avenue for people to pursue personal achievements. Someone like Dong Xue, with ordinary Talent, would never have been able to achieve what he has now on the Mother Planet. Chapter 348 - 305: A Year and a Half Later, The Offensive and Defensive Will Inevitably Reverse!_2 Chapter 348: Chapter 305: A Year and a Half Later, The Offensive and Defensive Will Inevitably Reverse!_2 However, on the front lines of the battlefield, one could have more opportunities, more possibilities. Perhaps some ability and some luck were needed, but in this era full of dangers, people were more willing to fight for a better future rather than hiding in the rear, praying that the crisis would not directly come to them. After all, the first two Trials had made everyone feel the danger right beside them. Time continued to pass. The rear of Human Civilization was still rapidly enhancing its strength; even some members of the Trial Generation had grown in the Accelerated Secret Realm and stepped onto the front lines of the battlefield ahead of time, rapidly assimilating various technologies and foundations. Even with considerable casualties in the front-line wars, the overall strength was still growing. ... Especially the soldiers on the front lines. They nearly obtained all the resources of the civilization, and more than half of the points they earned from their valiant fighting were returned to them, allowing every warrior on the frontline to achieve significant growth. In just half a year, the number of Fourth Stage Transcendents had doubled compared to Dong Gongs report six months earlier! The breakthrough speed was getting faster, seemingly entering a period of explosive growth. Furthermore, continuously integrating the survivors of the indigenous civilizations into their own, the numbers of Dimensional Creatures were starting to decrease for the first time! This trend greatly exhilarated everyone. Go to ????????????????????.co Especially the native forces! You must understand that the Universe had an immense number of living creatures. Coupled with countless beings transformed from previous eras within the Dimension Space, it seemed endless! They had always thought of just surviving; they had never imagined that one day there could be a possibility of exterminating the Dimensional Creatures! After all, the growth rate of these Hidden Civilizations was too fast, too astounding! They had watched Human Civilization grow surprisingly in such a short time! In three to four years, it had surpassed their development of thousands of years! This was only natural; the Trial Civilizations had the Point Mall. As long as the Store Level was high enough, it was as if another far stronger civilization was supporting them unreservedly, naturally much stronger than developing on their own. However, the time was still too short. The current strength of Human Civilization, in terms of the military field, had perhaps reached Level 32 or Level 33, thanks to the alliance of all Trial Civilizations and various hacks. Not just point hacks, but also prize hacks, Furnace hacks These hacks were incomparably helpful for the front-line wars. They even quickly secured the loyalty of all Affiliated Civilizations within this short period! Only Trial Civilizations could understand, the various foundations that Human Civilization brought out were indeed terrifying. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although Human Civilization was the fastest-growing, the growth of the Affiliated Civilizations was not weak either. Shen Hao was very generous, exchanging half of the points he let out for various materials to send back, even allowing them to participate in the military merit exchange of Human Civilization, although the exchange rate for human troops was doubled, the resources obtained from combat were still much higher than their original gains. Interest may not be the most solid relationship, but it is the one that can become incredibly solid in a short time! Moreover, continuously, many geniuses actively passed through the review of Human Civilization and truly joined Human Civilization, contributing to the diversity of the Extraordinary Path of Human Civilization with their efforts. However, just when the entire Civilization System was brimming with fighting spirit, wanting to take full advantage in one breath to completely crush the Dimensional Creatures, Shen Hao sensed an unusual change. The Dimensional Creatures within the Dimension Space are gathering! Shen Hao convened some officials and announced this news, his face even showing some gravity, This is unlike any previous small-scale gatherings, even different from that time with the Justice Federation. What I saw were favourites from different Ancient Gods, all converging, and moreover, there was the presence of Ancient Gods. Were the Ancient Gods interfering? Everyone was slightly startled. This was definitely not good news. Everyone understood that in this trial, although the dimensional creatures seemed powerful, even infinitely so, the truly dangerous and truly despairing threat had always been the Ancient Gods! From the moment they descended, the presence of the Ancient Gods had threatened everyone. The normal way to survive the trial wasnt even to defeat the Ancient Gods but to merely survive in this world until the Ancient Gods went into their next slumber! Now, at this moment when the dimensional creatures legion showed signs of weakening, were the Ancient Gods really about to make their move? The Ancient Gods dare not act rashly, Shen Hao said again, narrowing his eyes slightly, I am wary of the Ancient Gods, but at the same time, they are also wary of me. In their eyes, I am actually a more powerful and dangerous existence than they are. Yes, this was the conclusion Shen Hao had drawn from his observations over the past one and a half years. This could explain why the Ancient Gods had long noticed his existence but had always disregarded him. It could also explain why, after Shen Hao had killed a favoured one marked by an Ancient Soul God, the God still dared not act directly but only expressed a bit of anger before quickly retreating. As controllers of certain transfinite laws of this universe, the main strength of the Ancient Gods does not lie in their individual extraordinary levels of over forty, which are not enough to bestow the terrifying power they now demonstrate. The true source of their power lies in the Extraordinary Rules, also known as status! Under such a powerful status, the gap between levels in the thirties and forties actually seems less significant. Thus, the status of Shen Hao has indeed shaken these Ancient Gods profoundly! Or rather, it poses an instinctual threat. It was only in his recent year and a half of observations that Shen Hao had ascertained this point. The thought process of the Ancient Gods, already different from that of normal intelligent life, is closer to instinctual actions, which maximizes the threat Shen Hao poses! However, Shen Haos Original Talent level has been rising along with his own level. This creates a certain information gap. Shen Hao was still not confident about acting directly, and neither were the Ancient Gods. After Shen Hao had narrated all this, everyone present suddenly realized that they, along with their entire civilization, had been dancing on the edge of a knife this whole time. However, the patience of the Ancient Gods has probably reached its limit, Shen Hao said again, Now is a critical period when the transfinite laws of this universe are truly forming. The Ancient Gods are extremely wary of each other and even reluctant to act rashly for fear that their own laws might be plundered. Thus, they probably still wont act directly, but they will unify against an external threat in another manner! This was the point of this meeting. Shen Hao had already felt that the Ancient Gods had perhaps learned something from him. Gathering all their favoured ones, besides the already displayed unified display, there are likely other tactics that could enhance the dimensional creatures. Honestly, at this stage, this trial had likely completely deviated from the originally planned pass through possibility of the Civilization Trial. After all, the Civilization Trial could not have anticipated his using a points hack. The hack allowed Shen Hao and the entire Human Civilization to develop at a pace far exceeding the potential originally displayed. If it were not for the hack, there would probably not even be a possibility of facing the Ancient Gods directly. Nevertheless, Shen Hao still had confidence. No matter what measures the Ancient Gods take this time, we just need to hold on for another year and a half! At most one and a half years! Shen Hao looked at everyone, giving his promise, In a year and a half, the roles of attack and defense will inevitably be reversed! Chapter 349 - 306: Already on the Path of Death! Chapter 349: Chapter 306: Already on the Path of Death! Yes, Shen Hao had already reached Level 35. And he maintained a pace of advancing one level every six months. The speed of civilizations development and the increasing difficulty of leveling up had reached a balance. As long as he reached Level 38, Shen Hao would have the confidence to confront an Ancient God face-to-face! This was not his blind guess, but the result of his observations during this period. The strength of an Ancient God lies in its deep integration with the Da Yuan of the universe, involving the Laws, which granted a Golden Legendary Rank, yet Shen Hao, as a Cosmic Sovereign, could intervene and even balance the Laws of Da Yuan, even though this universe was not his home field. ... This wasnt a local integration, but an influence from a higher status. Level 38 was a threshold. It was enough to allow Shen Haos Talent to perform to the extent of a general Golden Legendary Rank in the Fifth Stage! After this meeting, a series of orders were quickly passed to all the frontline warriors. Temporarily retract the offensive and tighten the defense line. Not just the troops of Human Civilization, but the entire Affiliated Civilizations armies as well. Go to ????????????????????.co This order made the frontline warriors feel a certain sense of crisis. We have precise information from above, Cui Yuting even held a legion meeting for this, its very likely that the Ancient Gods will intervene personally, but probably wont take direct action. Still, the front lines will definitely experience changes, and we need to be vigilant beforehand. Having experienced nearly four years of war, Cui Yuting had evolved from being an initial big team leader to now being the staff sergeant major of the legion. Not only had she reached Level 33 herself, nearly catching up to the first echelon, but she was also leading a million warriors, presiding over major battles on the frontline. She had also earned her reputation through successive military achievements. However, her progressively formed command style was primarily characterized by caution. Upon receiving the upper-level warnings, she became serious immediately. The Human Civilization warriors she directly led numbered up to a million, but adding those she could influence or even command from Affiliated Civilization legions, that number reached five million! In the grand scheme of the starry battlefield, that might not be much, but for Cui Yuting, it was a significant burden. Due to command issues, there had been instances where nearly half of the whole legion was sacrificed. The frontline wars of Human Civilization also advanced through constant painful costs, continuously exploring the way forward. Intervention by an Ancient God is no small matter, influenced by Cui Yuting, her subordinates, too, were predominantly cautious. At that moment, someone immediately said, I suggest retreating first, protecting the native gatherings in the rear, to prevent them from being polluted by the Ancient Gods. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seconded, someone immediately agreed, Just our legion isnt enough, the commanding officer should contact neighboring legions and initiate combined defense! The current frontline war was not only about resolving Dimensional Creatures but also about gathering survivors from various native forces for protection. After all, these were the sources of troops for the Dimensional Creatures. Even an ordinary person, once polluted and transformed into a Dimensional Creature, could increase their power to the Second Stage and even the Third Stage in a short time, after which the rate of power growth would slow down. Retreating to the gathering spot under the current circumstances meant a full-on defensive stance. If the judgment was wrong, or the enemys changes were not enough to threaten the rear native gathering spots, it could mean a missed opportunity in the next offensive. One could say, Cui Yutings decision was a judgment based on the current situation, but it was also a gamble. And there were many who shared similar thoughts. The current command strategy was to unify the general direction, but it also allowed the commanders at various levels some leeway in implementation. After all, the Transcendent battlefield was where both individuals and groups could shine. It was after all the preparations were made that the anomaly abruptly occurred. The troops that reappeared before everyone after a brief contraction possessed an extremely special power! The favored ones of the Transforming Ancient God could change into different styles of troops, the favored ones of the Ancient Soul God became even more ethereal, and could even gather into a whole on the battlefield, erupting with power far stronger than before, the favored ones of the Ancient God of Nature showed similar performances, each displaying previously unseen powers. Shen Hao saw it very clearly. This was a Blessing! These Ancient Gods had bestowed the power of the Spiritual Ability Laws they controlled onto their favored ones! Just as Shen Hao had done. Although in terms of efficiency, it was incomparable to Shen Hao, who held the [Emperor] profession, and could not bless all favored ones, only a portion had the extra power derived from the Ancient Gods. Yet, the Extraordinary Level of the Ancient Gods was evident, more so with their ability to mobilize the power of the Universes Da Yuan, putting immense pressure on the frontline warriors for a moment. However, Shen Hao somewhat breathed a sigh of relief. The pressure was great, but it was much better than having the Ancient Gods take direct action. The current situation hadnt reached an unbearable or untenable stage. Increase the points exchange! Shen Hao commanded the Global United Front, The accumulation from before was prepared for this moment, and moreover, these enhanced Dimensional Creatures could provide even more points! At this moment, the Store Level had been stuck at Level 37 for quite some time. After all, reaching Level 38 required a whopping fifty trillion points! Chapter 350 - 306: Already on the Path of Death!_2 Chapter 350: Chapter 306: Already on the Path of Death!_2 But as the frontline battles intensified, the number of points gained surged once more, soaring beyond what had seemed like the limit. In the Civilization Trial, risk and reward were fundamentally equal. Hence, a massive amount of points were converted into various powerful equipment and resources, and sent to the front line. Many affiliated civilizations also brought out their hidden strengths, and even their reserve legions were one by one sent into battle. Civilizations such as the Star Moon and Elfie, even went so far as to halt their own local development, transporting all of their non-combatant population to the Human Mother Planet using the Pocket World Gourd. This was to let all combatants step onto the battlefield without any worries behind. Such actions naturally received high praise from Shen Hao. With a grand gesture, he increased the military rewards for these two civilizations by another ten percent! ... However, on the other hand, the Ebat Civilization, as the only trial civilization that did not join the Human Civilization system, predictably suffered heavy losses in this round of upgraded battles. It became the third trial civilization to have its mother planet breached! But Shen Hao was not surprised at all. This outcome had indeed been part of his plan. The number of demons in the Ebat Civilization wasnt large, and although their power was not weak, they were difficult to manage. The technology of the demons was also incompatible with the main development style of Human Civilization, and absorbing the Ebat Civilization would have impacted the cohesion within the Human Civilization system. Now that it was destroyed, it was only necessary to dispatch a strong force to receive the legacy. The ones to receive the order were Liu Ruoxi and her group. Go to ????????????????????.co After gaining the Golden Legendary Talent, Liu Ruoxis personal strength had risen to the forefront of Human Civilization, second only to a few Favoured recruited by Shen Hao. Moreover, this time, Erin Ellie and Dark would also go together with her. This was nearly the strongest lineup that Human Civilization could muster! Upon reaching the Mother Planet of Ebat Civilization, they were all somewhat shocked by the plight of this civilization. The environment within the entire civilization was extremely harsh, filled with flowing magma; although the Extraordinary Elements present in the air were powerful, their main transformation style carried a certain cruel and bloodthirsty aura. Whats more, there were a large number of demon cultivation facilities! These demon cultivation bases even had many incomplete products, resembling inferior demonic artifacts, which without their controllers, lacked intelligence and merely fought each other instinctively. When faced with attacks from Dimensional Creatures, they had no power to resist, being either contaminated or devoured. Such a style can only gain temporary strength, Erin sighed a little, but we always encounter civilizations like this one. She had seen such civilizations more than once in the trials she had experienced before. After all, under the threat of the Civilization Trial, many civilizations simply could not afford to think too far ahead, but could only strive to survive. So they had to fight, to plunder, to build a boat that would prevent their own downfall from the blood and bones of other civilizations. It could be predicted that this would not be the last time they encountered such a civilization. Some of the fleeing individuals have taken a large part of the treasures and foundations they could carry with them, a relatively young-looking man flew up from below, his expression grave, And the first one to do this was the original Demon King. Before he disappeared, he took at least eight Golden Legendary civilization foundations with him. Eight pieces? Liu Ruoxi was taken aback. Her expression immediately turned somewhat grave. Their mission this time, it seemed, would not yield much. However, regardless, this was a powerful trial civilization, and its Mother Planet must have its own value! Even if they did nothing else, simply transporting this planet back would be no small gain. Yes, this was part of the Solar System Construction Plan set by the united front of Human Civilization. The Solar System, as the location of the Human Mother Planet, indeed looked a bit monotonous now. Although most of the affiliated civilizations had their own Constant Star Systems, the destroyed planets should not go to waste, especially the mother planets of trial civilizations. Even if a trial civilization perished, the Civilization Trial would not retract any of the modifications made to their mother planet. The high-Quality, near-universal Extraordinary Elements alone were treasures worth keeping. They could be used as factories for the production of Extraordinary Resources. But before that, the Dimensional Creatures on them had to be cleared out! And as Liu Ruoxi and the others set to work, Shen Hao also received their report. Demon King Ebat. Shen Hao originally didnt take the fleeing Demon King seriously. It didnt matter if he escaped because, at his level, he had never met anyone qualified to challenge him. The so-called Demon King Ebat, even after pledging allegiance to an Ancient God, was just like Ji Zhan in his eyeseasily crushed to death. However, since the Demon King had taken away so much civilization wealth, that changed things. This man already had the Path of Death! Shen Haos gaze gradually penetrated deeper into the Dimension Space! And he did so with reckless abandon. If the Ancient Gods were making moves, then to maintain his own deterrence, Shen Hao should definitely do something and never retreat unconditionally. He even purchased numerous resources to enhance his strength in a short time and ingested them all, including Golden Legendary resources from the VIP store. Feeling the surging power tumultuously rolling inside him, yet docile under the Dominator pressure, Shen Hao felt a series of intense thrills. Since arriving in this universe, he usually had to tread carefully. Whenever he acted, he had to consider the presence of Ancient Gods. But now, for once, he had the chance to act without restraint. Its you, Ancient Soul God! The next moment, Sovereign pressure emerged in the Dimension Space and swiftly penetrated into the Da Yuan, targeting the Soul Law for a frenzied plunder while asserting his will. Hand over that Favoured one! Yes, this was an outright threat. But the Ancient Gods would certainly fall for it! These four Ancient Gods were not united. Even if they had agreed to present a united front, when Shen Hao made it clear he was only after the Ancient Soul God and laid out conditions without intending to wage a direct war, the other gods would watch and wait. Driven by instinct, they were at a critical period of Harmonization and would naturally choose to be cautious. It didnt take long for Shen Hao, possessing the Sovereign Talent, to fiercely contest the Da Yuan with the Ancient Gods if he truly wished to. At least at the level of Extraordinary Rules, even the Ancient Gods were no match for him! Therefore, in the next instant, a figure of despair was thrown out. It was indeed the Demon King Ebat. You The Demon King Ebat wanted to say something, but Shen Hao couldnt care less about his nonsense, crushed him to death in one grasp, and then swaggered out of Da Yuan. From his soul, Shen Hao found what he was looking for. Apart from the eight Golden Legendary foundations of the Ebat Civilization, there was even a treasury! It contained most of the Ebat Civilizations resources. This was an unexpected windfall. Usually, when a civilization was breached, many such treasures would be devoured by Dimensional Creatures, unless, like the Hao Shen Civilization, there was a chance to preserve the core forces. Moreover, the Ebat Civilization was at the top level among all the Trial Civilizations in this Trial, comparable only with the Great Wilderness Civilization. With the Store Level laid out here, how could its resources compare with the Hao Shen Civilization? A bountiful harvest! Shen Hao chuckled as he inventoried his gains. He focused on these resources. Then, his eyes suddenly lit up. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Among them, there were even Mythical foundations! Yes, he was sure he wasnt mistaken; there were truly Mythical treasures! Even the Great Wilderness Civilization didnt have any Red Mythical treasures! Chapter 351 - 307: The Final Level 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Chapter 351: Chapter 307: The Final Level Shen Hao had already guessed the origin of this treasure. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was highly likely one of the rewards from a Civilization Trial settlement that chose the highest probability for a Red Mythical treasure to appear. Human Civilization had also received such a reward in one of the previous trial settlements, but Shen Hao didnt take his chances, so he didnt sit idle. Unexpectedly, the Ebat Civilization had such luck. However, now all the benefits had fallen into the hands of Human Civilization. Shen Hao carefully examined the information about this reward and was somewhat delighted. [Name: Treasure Bowl] ... [Level: 35 (50)] [Quality: Red Myth] [Any treasure of a lower quality and level than the Treasure Bowl, when placed inside and provided with corresponding Extraordinary Elements, can be duplicated in a certain amount of time, yielding double the quantity!] [Note 1: A very few treasures cannot be duplicated] [Note 2: Once duplication begins, it cannot be stopped] To think its a treasure capable of duplicating other treasures, Shen Hao exclaimed with some astonishment. Although he had already witnessed many unbelievable things through the Civilization Trial, this one still seemed quite exaggerated. It meant that, as long as one had enough Extraordinary Elements, even Red Mythical Equipment could be duplicated! Even if a certain price was demanded, it would constitute an incredible profit. For instance, consider the Refining Spirit Pot. This piece of Mythical Equipment had now become a crucial tool for Human Civilization in resource acquisition. Countless Dimensional Creature carcasses were constantly transported into it, refined into Spiritual Liquid, and then carried to the rear for Elixir production. But a single Refining Spirit Pot had a limited production capacity. It had already reached its limit. Piles of Dimensional Creature carcasses were accumulating in certain storage areas. But with the Treasure Bowl in hand, it would be possible to gain another, or even more Refining Spirit Pots. This would undoubtedly greatly increase the resource acquisition efficiency of Human Civilization. Even Shen Hao was pondering whether some of the more substantial foundational resources could also be mass-produced using this method. For example, the Elixir factories. Size wasnt an issue; reducing their volume through certain means was a simple task, something that the Chosen Ones could achieve with their abilities. Regardless, it was worth a try! However, this isnt equipment that can quickly increase ones strength, no wonder Demon King Ebat didnt make use of it, Shen Hao noticed there were still several Golden Legendary Elixirs inside the still-operating Treasure Bowl. Clearly, the Ebat Civilization did not utilize this treasure to its fullest potential. This was also the issue with such a civilizations culture, similar to the Great Wilderness Civilization, where those in power focused mainly on themselves rather than the entire civilization. The more powerful an Extraordinary Civilization is, the easier it is to fall into such a trap. However, Shen Hao had been warned from the start. He saw clearly from the doomsdays brought about by external factors that led to the destruction of civilizations that individual strength was of no help in the face of certain apocalypses. One must give attention to both civilization and individuals, ensuring both are strong! In light of the fact that Demon King Ebat contributed this treasure, lets preserve a few seeds of the Ebat Civilization, Shen Hao ordered, gathering some of the young from among the Ebat Demons. They were a civilizations species, after all, which could highlight Human Civilizations regard for preserving the fire of civilization in front of Affiliated Civilizations. Afterward, Shen Hao continued his Cultivation and work. As news of Demon King Ebats fall spread, the Trial Civilizations that had been somewhat panicked due to the fierce changes in Dimensional Creatures also gradually settled down. Because Shen Hao, the Human Emperor, went directly to an Ancient God to bring back Demon King Ebat! The implications behind this were clear without saying. In most peoples eyes, this meant that Shen Hao now possessed the power to confront Ancient Gods head-on! And when it comes to comparing growth speeds, how can natives measure up to the Chosen Ones? Hold on, victory will surely be ours! The Human Emperor is invincible! Do not fear sacrifice, Eternal Heaven will grant you a second life! We have found the destination of our civilization, and the end point of our souls, no longer is there darkness ahead! Various voices echoed throughout the various Affiliated Civilizations, especially among the front-line warriors, boosting the morale of most, so that despite an increasingly hard-fought war and greater sacrifices, there was not much despondency. The power and potential displayed by Shen Hao were enough to instill confidence in most people! That confidence went beyond just this Trial and included the path to continue moving forward within the Civilization Trials! In such circumstances, facing the ferocious onslaught of Dimensional Creatures, the front-line troops managed to hold on against them. Even though Ancient Gods had bestowed power upon certain Dimensional Creatures, greatly enhancing their strength, as long as the Ancient Gods did not take action personally, the Trial Civilizations were still able to withstand! This was the advantage brought about by the collective strength of a civilization. Time continued to pass. The profound foundation of Human Civilization began to play an increasingly significant role. Especially the newly obtained Treasure Bowl. After a brief period of testing, it could indeed be used to duplicate Red Mythical Equipment, but it required a huge consumption of Extraordinary Elements. The now-relocated-and-vacant Ebat Mother Planet became instrumental in this process. With an unlimited supply, it took only three months to produce the second Refining Spirit Pot. Upon its emergence, it was immediately put into the comprehensive production setup that had been prepared in advance. Chapter 352 - 307: The Final Level_2 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Chapter 352: Chapter 307: The Final Level_2 The amount of important resources acquired by their front lines doubled. One-time resources that appeared in some VIP marketplaces were also invested, leading to a true explosion in the number of human civilizations fourth-stage powerhouses. In just half a year, the number increased to a hundred thousand! It even surpassed the total number of all subordinate civilizations! Keep in mind, these subordinate civilizations were also developing rapidly; in fact, after becoming part of human civilization, their growth rate was even faster than before. And yet, they were still swiftly overtaken by human civilization! ... The human civilization of today has indeed become a true Sovereign Country! This was the case in every domain. As Shen Haos store level reached level 39, the development speed of human civilization accelerated once more! This also directly affected Shen Haos personal strength advancement. He was originally expected to reach level 37 within a year, but actually managed to do so a full two months early! Do not underestimate these two months; for Shen Hao, each level represented a whole new echelon of strength. This rate of growth was even faster than the other Chosen Ones within the civilization! One could say, with the civilizations strengthening, the initial disadvantages of the [Emperor] profession were being steadily filled. Even a feeling of gradually converting it into an advantage was emerging. This Civilization Trial is about to come to an end, Shen Hao sensed his own power, his confidence growing ever stronger. The caution and confidence of the Ancient Gods had given him ample development time. Now, he had enough confidence to protect the entire human civilization in front of the Ancient Gods, including legions beyond the mother planet. Having reached this step, the Trial was in essence already passed. But to aim for a higher evaluation and more powerful rewards, it was best to resolve all the Ancient Gods! This was the true pinnacle of the Trial! Shen Hao also looked at his Drop Hack system. Only half a year was left until the time node. If Shen Haos guess was correct, that would be the eve of the Ancient Gods last slumber, by which they would have almost complete control over the Extraordinary Laws of the universe. Next, they expected to sleep, accompanying the universes growth and merge themselves completely into it to become the four supreme gods of this universe! Theoretically speaking, reaching this step meant true invincibility. Even they would not be able to kill each other. However, this was only theoretical. The existential shielding of the Civilization Trial, even for so-called Ancient Gods, remained unbreakable; otherwise, they would never let Shen Hao develop freely. This shielding was indeed a crucial advantage for Trial Civilizations. I wonder what the next Trial will be like, Shen Haos gaze shifted to the Drop Hack panel. The time to install the last hack of this Trial had arrived. After four and a half years, nearly five, a total of thirteen hacks were fully installed. Some hacks had demonstrated powerful effects during the Trial. For example, the Furnace Hack, the Equipment Crafting Hack. Now, in human civilization, nearly every Transcendent of the fourth stage had a Golden Legendary Equipment of the fourth stage. And as for Golden Legendary Ability Balls, not to mention. After the Drop Hack was activated, the amount of Golden Ability Balls skyrocketed. If it wasnt for the extensive need for Ability Balls to feed, there would have been enough to fill every Chosen Ones ability bar! The surplus was then used for external trade. Many subordinate civilizations had gotten almost numb to it; after becoming subordinate civilizations of humanity, they not only contributed labor but also received enormous resources that had been hard to obtain in the past. The President of the Beast Taming Association from the Cangling Civilization had a saying that became widely circulated. For the first time, I understood the joy of holding onto coattails. Yes, that sentence. It was the actual words spoken by this powerful Chosen One during a public appearance on the interconnected internet of the human civilization system. Even though the war on the frontlines remained intense, and a large number of warriors were still sacrificing their lives every day, the atmosphere within the entire civilization system, including all Trial Civilizations, had generally settled down. They marveled at the growth of Human Civilization, were astonished by Shen Haos seemingly hacked and incomprehensible performance, and were filled with immense confidence. If such a Human Civilization could not endure the Trial, then the Trial would be nothing but certain death. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The only thing that needed attention now was to reduce the cost as much as possible! Finally, three months short of the original plan of a year and a half, Shen Haos level reached Level 38! But it wasnt just that! Inside Lingxiao Palace, Shen Hao opened his eyes and looked around him. Six avatars sat beside him. Their aura had all reached Level 40! Even two of the avatars had reached the pinnacle of Level 40, just one step away from the Fifth Stage! That was the real surprise. Although Shen Hao had known the avatars levels would increase rapidly, he had not expected them to break through to the Extraordinary Fifth Stage. After all, the higher the Extraordinary Level, the more difficult it became. Lacking higher-level resources and the terrifying foundation of the original body, the threshold of the Fifth Stage would become a true bottleneck for these avatars, one that was not meant to be surpassed in a short period of time. However, under the power of some [Dominators], these avatars absorption of resources and their own growth rate had completely exceeded Shen Haos expectations. It was as if they were truly Mythical Level geniuses! Now, breaking through to the Fifth Stage had indeed become a possibility! If its only the Fourth Stage, even if it reaches its limit, its nothing in front of me, Shen Hao carefully sensed the condition of his avatars, The full version of [Dominator] and the unique Mythical Level Profession [Emperor] bring advantages that a Red Mythical Ability cannot easily compensate for, but once they break through to a new Extraordinary Stage, that is a different story, and the avatars strength will undergo a qualitative transformation! Indeed, for Shen Hao, having avatars that were a few levels higher was meaningless. They had to be an entire tier higher! At the moment, the Cultivation Avatar and Magic Avatar indeed had potential for breakthrough! Shen Hao quickly made a decision. He stopped his own cultivation and fully assisted these two avatars with [Dominator Domain] to break through in the final three months! Should they succeed, the last battle against the Ancient Gods would become much easier! Theres also the Point Mall, Shen Hao then looked at his own Point Mall. After a year and a half of fierce battles, the Store Level of the Point Mall had already reached Level 39! It was not far from Level 40. Although there seemed to be no hope for Level 41, Level 40 would inevitably offer resources that could aid in breakthroughs and increase the chances of success. We need to take some risks, Shen Hao directly ordered. From now on, let the frontline warriors accelerate their point acquisition! All efforts in exchanging military achievements, double it! Its the same for the Affiliated Civilizations! Clearly, this directive, once issued, would absolutely excite the frontline warriors, even if they needed to take risks and might pay a certain price, but if breakthroughs could be achieved, then more sacrifices could be reduced in the final battle! Besides, the only issue was the reaction of the Ancient Gods. This point in time was also crucial for the Ancient Gods. They were just one step away from fusing with the Dao and attaining the supreme Divine Rank! Even at the instant when they fell into their final slumber, the entire Universe, whether dimension space or the material domain, would echo with their voices, filled with their will! This was supposed to be the final set checkpoint of the Trial. Survive it, and one would pass the Trial, fail to endure, and one would surely fall. However, that was the original setting. Once Shen Hao, who had hacked his way here, arrived, everything became entirely different. Chapter 353 - 308: The Outline of the Heavenly Court! 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Chapter 353: Chapter 308: The Outline of the Heavenly Court! Shen Hao had already made his final preparations to reap the ultimate harvest from the Ancient God! If we take down the Ancient God and dont get at least a 3S rating, that just wont do, Shen Hao said with half-closed eyes, devoting his full attention to every detail. It wasnt just about the breakthroughs of the two Avatars by his side but also the performance on the front lines of the war. Faced with the Alliances increasingly aggressive attacks, the Dimensional Creatures began to retreat. Several Ancient Gods had reached a critical moment and had no time to focus on the Material Universe. Instead, they started to gather a large number of Dimensional Creatures around them, and even selected some of the Strongest from among their Favoured to temporarily bestow them with immense power to guard by their side. These Favoured Dimensional Creatures, having received the Blessing, could, to some extent, be regarded as incarnations of the Ancient Gods. They also had certain privileges and could manage the laws of the entire universe. ... Though their privileges were far inferior to the Ancient Gods and didnt even reach the standards of Golden Legendary, they were still much more powerful than most held by those with Purple Epic Talents. Aside from Shen Hao, it was very difficult for others to resist. However, it was not only the Ancient Gods who could do such a thing! When it came to Blessings, how could a mere few Ancient Gods compare to Shen Hao, who possessed the Emperor profession? Summon all the strong ones who have reached Level 36! Shen Hao commanded. Following his order, the entire Civilization System, including many strong individuals from the Affiliated Civilizations, was convened. The total number was a staggering one hundred thirty-two! The highest among them had even reached Level 37. All possessed Golden Legendary Talent, with thirteen in total. Among the Human Civilization were three of them, and almost all others were the Strongest from the Affiliated Civilizations. When these one hundred thirty-two individuals arrived at Lingxiao Palace, each one was solemn, and some were even a bit nervous. This was especially true for those from the Affiliated Civilizations. Since becoming an Affiliated Civilization, this was their first face-to-face meeting with Shen Hao, and everyone knew in their hearts that they and their entire civilizations, their entire Species, would be entrusted into the hands of the individual before themthat represented absolute dominance. At least for now, even if all of them banded together, there was no hope of any chance for rebellion. To speak frankly, Shen Haos every move, even his every thought, could influence countless people, including the fates of all present! It was impossible not to feel nervous. However, after seeing Shen Hao in person, that sense of nervousness somewhat receded. Shen Hao, though exuding a gentle Suppression, did not intentionally intimidate them; instead, he quickly got to the point. I need you to serve as an overt force, Shen Hao said directly, Next, I will use various means to temporarily enhance your strength, giving you the capability to fight against the most powerful and most dangerous of the Ancient Gods Favoured, in order to conceal our true trump cards. Everyone knew this would be a grueling battle. They had already roughly understood the strength of those powerful Favoured, not to mention having to delve deep into Dimension Space. Yet, no one voiced any opposition. It wasnt that no one wanted to say something, but at the moment they prepared to speak, they found themselves unable to utter a word. An invisible, terrifying Suppression engulfed them. It was as if the entire world, the whole universe, did not permit them any form of rebuttal! This slightly changed the expressions of some individuals, revealing deep reverence in their eyes. The seemingly casual tone of Shen Hao was filled with absolute authority! But then, what happened next made some peoples eyes widen in shock. Equipment and resources materialized in the great hall in considerable quantities. To the eyes of everyone present, all were of Golden Legendary Quality! And they werent low level! Quite a number of them were Level 38, even Level 39 Golden Legend! How could this be possible? Equipment of such nearly Fourth Stage pinnacle Golden Legendary Quality, even those present hardly had a few pieces! After all, the VIP store simply couldnt produce gear of this level, leaving only the Equipment Forging page and ranking rewards as possible sources. But this amount How did it come to be? Some began to breathe heavily. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No Chosen One doesnt yearn for more power, and high-quality, High-level Equipment is the fastest way to enhance strength. But that was just the beginning! After the emergence of equipment, what followed next was the appearance of ability balls, shining in Golden Light and in staggering numbers! This shocked the crowd once again. While they knew that the Human Emperor had quite a few ability balls, and most of them had even traded military merit for some, the quantity before their eyes Clearly, the majority of these ability balls were just fodder to improve ability levels! But the quantity How did it come to be? Incomprehensible, beyond any imagination! Although they did not possess Mythical Talents, it was hard to believe that mere Mythical Talents could be so powerful, so abundant! Yet, it was not over! The next moment, an Imprint representing Shen Hao appeared on the back of each persons hand. An indescribable terror of strength gathered within their bodies. For many who were not familiar with Shen Hao, this truly made them pale, incapable of controlling their expressions, yet they remained motionless, stiff as a board. Chapter 354 - 308: The Outline of the Heavenly Court!_2 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Chapter 354: Chapter 308: The Outline of the Heavenly Court!_2 They all felt Shen Haos power up close for the first time! It was so vast, not just in quality but also in quantity, completely overwhelming their own strength and giving them the intuition that a casual fluctuation could obliterate them, soul and all. However, the transfer of power of such magnitude happened without the slightest ripple. All the power faithfully converged into the Imprint, gradually merging with their own strength and achieving an almost perfect synergy. This power can raise your Level to around Level 40 in a short period of time, Shen Hao said. Level 40 ... Some peoples hearts quivered fiercely at the thought. These were a hundred and thirty-two people! Could Shen Haos strength alone boost their Levels to such heights? Could this still be considered the Fourth Stage? The Human Emperor hadnt even reached the limit of the Fourth Stage yet! It could be said that although everyone knew Shen Hao was powerful, it wasnt until now that they gained a genuine understandinghis power truly dominated the Fourth Stage! Probably, even if another being with Mythical Talent appeared here, they might not be able to withstand a few blows But after the initial shock subsided, excitement surged. They had sworn loyalty to Shen Hao and had no intention of rebellion; the stronger Shen Hao became, the safer their futures and civilization would beeven more brilliant! Moreover, there seemed to be no need to worry about unity within the ranks. The entire Civilization System would speak with one voice. As leaders of their civilizations, they naturally understood what this meant; under such order, plus the large-scale environment of the Civilization Trial, unimaginable potential horrors would ensue! We will certainly not fail His Majestys expectations! Ji Tian was the first to speak, and instantly, everyone bowed in unison. Dong Gong stood below Shen Haos throne, watching this scene unfold as if witnessing myth turn into reality! Even if it wasnt quite as grand as the Heavenly Court of myths yet, it already bore the makings of one. Heavenly Court He murmured in his heart, his inner world brimming with tremendous anticipation, even longing to witness that grand future. Next came armament time. The reason for Shen Haos generosity was, as he had said, that he needed these people as an overt strategy, to deceive the Ancient Gods and buy the final moments of time. On the other hand, it was also to gain more points from them. The rules of the Chosen Ones Point Mall were such. The more you give, the more you get back. Some of the underlying rules of the Civilization Trial indeed encouraged the joint growth of civilizations and individuals. Once everything was prepared, everyone felt an unprecedented level of strength. Even if their Levels were only temporary, equipment and abilities had already become theirs. Next, it was time to repay debts! To repay the Emperor with military merits! And then to obtain even more! Not to mention those originally brimming with the eagerness to fight, even the more timid ones felt an endless surge of combat spirit at that moment. Go, Shen Hao said, the troops will coordinate with you to launch a comprehensive offensive. Yes! everyone responded in unison! Once they had familiarized themselves with their newfound strength, they each charged into the Dimension Space. At the same time, the frontline warriors also launched a true offensive, and a significant number of powerful Legions also plunged into the Dimension Space! In this space, the concept of space was void, and everyone could freely arrive at any place within it. In the past, this ability was the strength of Dimensional Creatures, but when their bastion was breached, it became the cause of their total annihilationthey had nowhere to hide! Masses of dimensional creatures were being wildly slaughtered, and the ancient gods, in a critical moment, seemed to feel the threat as well, mobilizing all dimensional creatures to mount a defense. Shen Hao was interfering with the nearly formed Da Yuan, not directly taking action, but he made his presence known, warning these four ancient gods! A tremendous amount of points flowed in! Whether it was the warriors at the front lines or the people at the headquarters behind, everyone seemed to see victory approaching, and their morale was higher than ever before. The same was true even for those on the Human Mother Planet. Although the trial did not pose a direct threat to their safety, it did not mean they were without a sense of urgency. Moreover, over one hundred million warriors from Human Civilization had sacrificed themselves. The entire Human Civilization, along with the allied Alien Races, had only a little over sixteen billion people. The number of sacrifices was actually quite significant. Every time the list of the fallen was transmitted back to the Mother Planet, it reminded everyone that the trial was still dangerous and that their safety was built upon the sacrifices of some. Which family did not have sons and daughters, relatives in the military, fighting for the entire Civilization, for them? And now, the dawn of victory had arrived! You must come back alive. Family head, dont fall before victory. We might not have the ability to take to the front lines, but we still must do what we can! Enter the highest production state, every piece of equipment, every elixir we produce extra, may save a warriors life! That could be your children, your parents! The morale of those in the rear also inspired the front lines; fighting within Dimension Space was not easy. The strange spatial conditions and the rich environment of Spiritual Energy greatly enhanced the power of dimensional creatures. However, the ones dispatched were all elites, and under their high fighting spirit, they rapidly adapted to the style of combat and advanced! It was merely a facade of a tactic, yet, it truly seemed possible to charge up to the ancient gods! Shen Hao was pleasantly surprised by this. Particularly as he watched his points soar. The Level 40 Mall was now in sight! That was two million trillion points! Honestly, no one, Shen Hao included, had ever thought that this trial could raise the Store Level to such a degree! As for Store Level ascension, the later it got, the harder it became. Two Levels meant a fivefold increase. Even with the points hack, it could at most add two Levels. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To imagine a leap from Level 26 to Level 38 in a single trial was almost an impossible figure. But now it had actually been realized. On the one hand, it was because the number of enemies in this trial was indeed staggeringly vast, comprising most of the population of the universe, as well as some powerful dimensional creatures that had survived from the previous eras! On the other hand, it was because Human Civilization had, in a short time, unified most of the forces within the Trial Civilizations! Apart from the unfortunate Ebat Civilization and those two other civilizations, the rest of the five civilizations all united alongside Human Civilization, providing a huge source of points for Shen Haos Store Level. I wonder if there is a chance to rise to Level 41. Shen Hao narrowed his eyes. Level 41 was a threshold, a Fifth Stage threshold! If they could ascend to Level 41, then before the next trial, the development speed of the entire Human Civilization, compared to the Level 40 Mall, would be vastly different! However, that required five million trillion points, more than all the points obtained so far. It seemed unlikely, just thinking about it. The only chance was to see how many points these four ancient gods could provide! Shen Haos fighting spirit also surged. Time inched closer to the final moment! Just when there was only one month left, the vanguard specially enhanced by Shen Hao reached the vicinity of the Transforming ancient god! Chapter 355 - 309: Instant Kill God Slaying! 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Chapter 355: Chapter 309: Instant Kill God Slaying! This was the first Ancient God to awaken and the initiator of this apocalyptic disaster. Compared to the other three types of Laws, the Law of Transformation isnt as complex, but this also means that the strength of the Transforming Ancient God is the weakest among the four! Even the Pollution is the easiest to resist. Even the Life Empire at its inception spent many years to gradually annihilate. But at this moment It felt threatened, a threat like never before! Humming! ... Accompanying the Ancient Gods fury, an unprecedented spiritual energy storm erupted throughout the Dimension Space, rapidly spreading to the Material Universe. Everyone, at this moment, felt an indescribable pain. Especially the natives who were already endowed with the Spiritual Ability Talent as well as ordinary humans who had yet to step into the Transcendent realm! Moreover, this intense Pollution was becoming increasingly ferocious at an alarming rate. In just a short time, aside from a portion of those who stayed on the Human Mother Planet to seek refuge, everyone felt as if their flesh had come alive, undergoing unknown and terrifying aberrations at a rate visible to the naked eye! Some grew flesh sprouts and tentacles, somes bodies kept swelling, and some grew eyes all over That is the true horror of the Ancient Gods! Previously, it simply did not care about changes in the Material Universe; if the Ancient Gods had wished, from the instant all the Trial Civilizations arrived, they could have contaminated everyone and obliterated all civilizations in a flash. However, that was the past! Since Shen Hao had decided to take action against the Ancient Gods and claim the highest score in this Trial, he naturally made thorough preparations. The next moment, on every planet, everyone who had been contaminated began drawing a pattern in front of themselves, one they were extremely familiar with and even ingrained in their marrowit was none other than the Imprint representing Shen Hao! Even on the Internet, on television, in the sky Everywhere, the Imprint emerged, nearly omnipresent. The Emperors Seal is a Profession Exclusive ability. Although its only a Golden Legend, it has its strengths. Shen Hao had boosted this Imprint to Level 38 in one go, equivalent to his own Level. It had already penetrated deep into the Law of this Universe. Under the current Level, there was no need for Shen Hao to provide power; it could draw on the Universes own Extraordinary Dayuan to exert a resistance effect against Pollution for a brief time! At this moment, the entire Universe, everyone, be they from Affiliated Civilizations or indigenous civilizations, were drawing the Imprint at the same time, chanting the Human Emperors praises, praying for protection in fear and awe. As the power manifested, the Pollution brought by the Transforming Ancient God was visibly suppressed! The sprouted tentacles vanished one after another, the grown eyes all sealed shut, reverting to their original fleshly state, as if they had never emerged After all, Shen Haos status was not on the same plane as the Ancient Gods. He didnt need to merge with the Laws of this Universe; when he arrived, when he existed, the Laws of the Universe would submit before him, to his Sovereignty and domination! Allowing Shen Hao to grow to Level 38 was indeed the gravest mistake these Ancient Gods made! And such New Year greetings naturally brought immense joy to everyone. It also greatly relieved some of the tense and worried rulers. Then, there was excitement, an indescribable excitement! The great Human Emperor truly did it; He truly protected all the people of the entire Universe with the power of a single person! Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This also meant that the Ancient Gods were no longer invincible! We can win! At this moment, everyone, including the warriors at the front, truly saw a future where they could decisively win this Trial! Especially the vanguards at the forefront! They too received messages from the rear, knowing of the Emperors victory on the status level! Fellow warriors, today, we shall engage in God Slaying! Liu Ruoxi was also in a frenzied state, her battle intent nearly boiling over, with her long sword even gathering a tangible and horrifying blade intent. Even her comrades at this moment dared not approach her too closely. They didnt doubt that even if an Ancient God appeared before them, they would slash down with this blade, imbued with all their might, without any reservations or fear! Some were even looking forward to such a scene. Although they entered the Civilization Trial reluctantly, as strong individuals who had come this far, they had their pride and desires to some extent. Slaying a god, what an astonishing achievement! These werent self-proclaimed gods; in this Universe, these Ancient Gods, integrated with the Dao, were genuine! But pityingly, the Ancient Gods didnt make a move. The fury displayed earlier seemed to be their last resort. In fact, Shen Hao indeed seized an excellent opportunity to initiate this God Slaying war. After all, all four Ancient Gods were at the final step of integrating with the Dao; they could have paused and then struck with full force, but once they lag even slightly, the other successful Ancient Gods would inevitably prevent any attempt. The highest sovereignty of the entire Universe, one less means one fewer remaining adversary over countless ages to come! Therefore, the Transforming Ancient God will not stop, and neither will the other Ancient Gods lend assistance. Chapter 356 - 309: Instant Kill God Slaying!_2 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Chapter 356: Chapter 309: Instant Kill God Slaying!_2 Under the focused gaze of everyone, those powerful Favoured surrounding the Transforming Ancient God, armed with the Divine Gifted Power on their bodies, engaged in a frenzied slaughter with many strong opponents in the Dimension Space! This was not merely a battle of beings who had reached the limits of the Fourth Stage, or even those who had transcended the ordinary Fourth Stage, it was also a direct confrontation behind the scenes between the Transforming Ancient God and Shen Hao! One hundred and thirty-two, all the imprints on the backs of the Chosen Ones hands were brightly shining! Their eyes even all bore Shen Haos signature starlight, and even the Pet Beasts of the dozen or so strong individuals from the Cangling Civilization were blessed by Shen Hao, carrying the aura of the Sovereign. Shen Hao also stared intently at the battlefield. Although it was said that two incarnations were breaking through, they had not yet fully broken through to the Extraordinary Fifth Stage. ... But, with just the power he possessed at that moment, he was already confident to fight directly against the Ancient God, and even to win! If a significant disadvantage appeared on the front lines, he would intervene immediately. He would take this war to the true level of a God Battle! However, he was sure that the other three Ancient Gods, who were also closely watching the battle, would definitely intervene. They indeed would like one less being at the same level, but they would not allow Shen Hao to threaten their own beings, so before successfully merging with the Great Dao, they would not sit by and watch Shen Hao truly destroy the Transforming Ancient God. Shen Hao needed an opportunity. This opportunity needed to be fought for by the warriors and vanguards at the front lines. At this moment in Dimension Space, dense Dimensional Creatures surged like a tide towards the many strong members of the Alliance, and unknowingly, with Liu Ruoxi as the vanguard, they charged slowly yet firmly towards the Transforming Ancient God like a sharp spike. Among them, sacrifices also occurred. After the first one fell under the frenzied onslaught, the second, and then the third appeared quickly. However, those present were top fighters from various civilizations, having reached this point, their mentality was equally steady. The pace of their attacks didnt slow but instead brought them closer together, binding them more tightly in this moment, united as one with an indescribable tacit understanding. At this moment, the Transforming Ancient God felt a genuine threat! Unprepared, even Liu Ruoxi, who was at the forefront, had not yet truly approached, the Transforming Ancient God paused its fusion with the Dao! It was an indescribable monster, a massive body adorned with countless, dense tentacles, each tentacle covered with various eyeballs, its enormous shadow like a conglomerate of all things in the world, just the sight was enough to feel a massive impact and pollution! In an instant! Just needing a short delay, It could crush these meddlesome ants disturbing Its integration with the Dao like crushing ants. However, Shen Haos action was faster! While everyone was still shocked by the terror of the Ancient God, they were struck even greater! A massive, supremely suppressive longsword quietly appeared above the Transforming Ancient God. As if it had always been there throughout eternal ages! It was the [Emperors Sword]! This was a Red Mythical level, [Emperor] exclusive attack-type equipment! In that instant, Shen Hao not only used a vast amount of high-quality resources but also drew sufficient power from his own subjects and concentrated all his strength into this Red Mythical level [Emperors Sword]! More importantlysince the Transforming Ancient God had disconnected from the integration with the Cosmic Law, its status had thus decreased. All these factors combined. The outcome was a foregone conclusion. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Instant Kill! The moment the [Emperors Sword] appeared, the Emperors judgment began, and even without needing to truly descend, the Transforming Ancient Gods body disintegrated in the next moment, its vast soul quickly obliterated, and even the final wail could not be made! Until, massive tremors occurred in the Transformative Laws across the Universe, the will of the Transforming Ancient God completely dissipated, and some Spiritual Ability Users with Transform-related talents felt an inexplicable relief Everyone truly realized then that the Transforming Ancient God had fallen! God Slaying had truly become reality! Just a single strike Ji Tian watched the quietly annihilated form, looking at the dying Dimensional Creatures screaming around him, his entire being plunged into immense shock. Like him, there was more than one. Although everyone had no doubt about the significance of the Human Emperor and had thought that this battle would inevitably lead to God Slaying, such an instant kill still somewhat exceeded expectations. Moreover, no matter how one imagined it, the scene of this divine beings fall, and the turmoil in the Universes Great Origin, was still heart-shaking. However, the next moment, Shen Haos voice appeared in everyones ears. The real war has just begun. This warning brought them back to their senses. They soon understood the reason. Dimensional Creatures began appearing around them, increasing in numbers and their aura becoming completely frenzied! The other three Ancient Gods have gone mad! a Chosen One shouted, his tone even carrying a hint of panic. Although it had been anticipated that if they truly killed an Ancient God, the other three might unite against them, the ferocity and madness of it still struck fear into their hearts. However, there were also those who were utterly unconcerned, even exhilarated. Like Liu Ruoxi. She raised her longsword, sneering, Its better if theyre mad, madness means they are in fear! Yes, the other three Ancient Gods were indeed afraid! Born from Dimension Space, far earlier than any species or creature in the Material Universe, they had grown alongside the Extraordinary Rules of the entire universe for unimaginably long periods before finally reaching this point, the arrival of these four! And now, one had fallen. Right before their eyes, in a manner they couldnt react to. In the Material Universe, there had truly arisen a being more powerful than them. Even though the logic of Dimensional Creatures and the intelligent life of the usual Material Universe differed, they still had desires, ambitions. They also possessed fear! Shen Hao could clearly feel it, these Ancient Gods were indeed afraid. They even unconsciously hastened their integration with the Cosmic Law! They mobilized all the power they could and flung it out all at once! Every Favored, every Dimensional Creature they had amassed over countless years, was now frantically rushing into the battlefield! However, Shen Hao was not too worried. This frenzied assault was bound to cause certain losses and sacrifices for many civilizations, including Human Civilization. But it was not the worst-case scenario. If the three Ancient Gods had stopped merging with the Cosmic Law at this moment and had instead attacked him or the many civilizations with full force, perhaps they could have inflicted serious damage on the Civilization System. After all, Shen Hao, despite all his efforts, could only kill one in a short time. But ultimately, they were still destined to die. Without being one with the Cosmic Law, they were no match for Shen Hao, and time, too, would still be on Shen Haos side! Even if they were now racing against time, trying to speed through the last step, they could still not outpace Shen Hao! Level 40 Mall! Shen Hao looked at his Store Level. Merely by killing one Ancient God, he had gained a whopping thirty-two quadrillion points! This one Ancient God was comparable to countless Dimensional Creatures! Even without a five-times cheat, it could directly elevate a civilization from Zero Level to Level 35. As for power, it isnt exaggerated, it should be largely related to the status of the Ancient God itself. Shen Hao was slightly amazed but also quickly accepted this fact. It probably also had something to do with him taking action personally rather than obtaining it indirectly. But no matter what, within the Level 40 Mall, there indeed were resources to aid and hasten advancement to the Fifth Stage! Chapter 357 - 310: Victory, The Last Ranking Reward! 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Chapter 357: Chapter 310: Victory, The Last Ranking Reward! Shen Hao had been waiting for this very moment. At this level, every level upgrade brought about tremendous changes, let alone the fact that Level 40 was nearing the limit of the Fourth Stage. Shen Hao quickly skimmed through all the items, selecting a vast amount of resources related to cultivation and magic, and invested them all into his two avatars! At the same time, the power within him split in two: one part infused into the bodies of the frontline warriors, and the other gathered in the Emperors Sword. At that moment, the Emperors Sword, wielding the power of God Slaying, emitted a force powerful enough to deter all Ancient Gods! While preventing them from acting rashly, he also hurried to complete the final integration. ... It seemed that the trials outcome now depended on a race against time. However, that was only an appearance. Shen Hao had already seized destiny itself! Ten minutes, he projected his two avatars directly into the Accelerated Secret Realm and then transmitted to everyone, Just need to hold defensively for ten minutes. Fiora had relayed the countdown to the entire battlefield. Everyone heard the countdowns voice! The final ten minutes! The people were immensely exhilarated, not just in the rear but also the frontline warriors who couldnt help but let out excited shouts. The trial was finally coming to an end! For most warriors, although they had grown into qualified warriors, none of them didnt long for peace or yearn for their families. Some hadnt returned even once during these long five-plus years, but now, the moment of victory had arrived! Brothers, dont fall before dawn, a commander shouted across the communication channel, Use all available resources! Dont be stingy, even with your hidden reserves. After the next trial starts, these items will be phased out! This is our last chance to earn military merits in this trial! another commander, full of fighting spirit, wanted to gather as much merit as possible in these final moments. Even the frenzied onslaught of the Dimensional Creatures seemed like their final struggle. At that instant, even the remaining three Ancient Gods clearly felt a great threat. But they already had no better options. Finally, at the moment everyone had anticipated, the stars in the night sky representing Shen Hao burst forth with blazing light, enveloping all areas under its influence including the Dimension Space. Shen Hao, along with his two avatars, now stood before the remaining three Ancient Gods. This was the first time Shen Hao truly came face-to-face with these Ancient Gods. From the human perspective, they seemed like genuine inexpressible entities, as if they were conglomerates of Cosmic Laws, with terrifying Spiritual Energy wildly entwined around them, tightly connected to the entire universe. If they truly became the supreme gods of this universe, its likely that for a long time, this universe wouldnt be able to produce any intelligent life on the material level. It would become a world for Dimensional Creatures. However, such an event would no longer occur. They seemed to realize their own end as each one struggled with all their might, terrifying waves of Spiritual Energy and indescribable status impacts sweeping across the entire universe, displaying the destructive power inherent to Ancient Gods! If they had done this a minute earlier, or even four or five years earlier, all Trial Civilizations, all natives, would have been destroyed instantly without any resistance. But at this moment, even avatars possessing partially inherited Talent Power at the same rank were beyond comparison with these few Dimensional Creatures. When Shen Haos avatars reached Level 41, the outcome was already determined and was even trivially simple. There was no so-called battle. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With just a light utterance, Shen Hao easily crushed these enemies that had once posed a significant threat and incurred heavy losses to Human Civilization. Although individual strength may not be omnipotent, as long as it reaches a certain height, it can easily determine the outcome, Shen Hao felt, somewhat amazed by the new power he possessed. Growth in both personal and civilizational aspects was crucial. But no matter what, the trial had indeed come to an end. And at the instant the four Ancient Gods perished, Shen Haos Chosen One panel popped up with a series of messages. Trial concluded, congratulations to you and your civilization for successfully passing this trial. The final ranking rewards calculation commences now. Congratulations, your civilization has secured first place in this trials third civilization ranking. As the Chosen One with the highest contribution value within your civilization, you will make a reward selection for your civilization. Please choose three out of the following rewards. 1. Extraordinary Ecosystem 2. Divine Level Demon Crystal Vein 3. Ascension Secret Realm Indeed, they settled the scores early, Shen Hao viewed the final ranking settlement rewards on the Chosen One panel, not particularly surprised. This experience was also provided by several other affiliated civilizations for the development of human civilization. In the trial, if the trial was completed ahead of time, the final settlement would be granted even if the settlement time had not yet come. Otherwise, Shen Hao might not have started early. However, now was a time of great harvest. Ranking rewards and trial rewards could all be obtained within a short period of time. Especially the latter! The whole civilization would undergo earth-shattering changes and enter a development phase! Shen Hao first checked the specific details of these three rewards. Without a doubt, all were of Red Mythical quality. Ranking rewards were often provided based on the civilizations needs, and the civilization would choose according to its needs. At Shen Haos place, due to bypassing the selection part, all three rewards were clearly of the development type as the trial had already ended. The first reward, Extraordinary Ecosystem, could fill in the gaps in the mother planets lacking extraordinary ecosystem, and it was even Mythical! After all, an extraordinary planet like the current human mother planet was never without various types of heavenly materials and earthly treasures. And even various powerful and mysterious extraordinary creatures. However, the size and extraordinary elements of the human mother planet were all obtained from the rewards given by the Civilization Trial, lacking the ecological foundation that an original extraordinary world should have. Now, this reward compensated for that. When Shen Hao received it, the entire planet was rapidly yet slowly changing. All sorts of heavenly materials and earthly treasures, and even Pocket World Secret Realms, silently appeared, and various extraordinary creatures arrived one after another, hiding in the drastically changed vast mountains and rivers. Even in the ocean, a large number of extraordinary creatures appeared! Shen Hao saw very clearly that these extraordinary creatures, and even the entire extraordinary ecosystem, didnt simply arrive directly, but were naturally developed based on the existing ecological circle of the planet. It was as if left to its own devices, this planet would develop for millions of years and would naturally have shown this form. This would make nature primitive, more dangerous, but also richer! A fine reward, Shen Hao mused at first, somewhat envious of the richness of the Great Wilderness Mother Planet and Ebat Mother Planet, even relocating the entire Ebat Planet into the Solar System. Now, with just one reward, the human mother planet possessed the same resources. This was the power of the Red Mythical level reward. It could directly compensate for ten million years! Shen Hao then looked at the second reward. This reward, however, was similar to the Divine Grade Spirit Vein received in the previous ranking reward session. Except, one was a resource for cultivation, and the other was for magic. Honestly, among the three paths of human civilizations development, the Cultivation Path had surpassed the others, not only exceeding magic but also technology. It was an inevitable situation. Several Mythical foundations were related to the Cultivation Path. However, Shen Hao was not planning to give up on the Magic Road; among all the extraordinary paths, only these three could rapidly advance with the Store Level. This advantage was unmatched by other extraordinary paths. Fortunately, this reward finally involved a Red Mythical foundation related to magic, high-quality Demon Crystals, plus resources related to magic born from the Extraordinary Ecosystem, which were enough to make the magicians within human civilization take a big sigh of relief and even celebrate madly. After all, there were fewer magicians. The ratio between cultivators and magicians had reached a staggering seven to three, and likewise, there was more leniency in resource competition, and even certain supportive policies were in place. As for this last reward After a thorough examination of the reward, Shen Haos eyes slightly brightened. Able to greatly draw the extraordinary elements from within the planet, forming a secret realm with a higher level of extraordinary elements! This sentence in the introduction highlighted the function of this reward. What Ascension Secret Realm, this clearly provided the planet with a Heavenly Realm! A Heavenly Realm that allowed a few top-tier Transcendents to cultivate at a much faster pace! The influence of the Extraordinary Element Level on the speed of cultivation goes without saying; for many Transcendents who had reached the Fourth Stage, staying on a mother planet with only Level 30 Extraordinary Elements even made one feel suppressed. They simply couldnt cultivate at full strength! If it wasnt for the presence of many high-quality Store foundations, relying solely on autonomous cultivation on the mother planet, even breaking through to Level 31 would become extremely difficult. This was the importance of the Extraordinary Element Level. Now, the presence of the Ascension Secret Realm was self-explanatory in helping the top Transcendents within the civilization! Chapter 358 - 311: Major Version Update! 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Chapter 358: Chapter 311: Major Version Update! ` In this Trial, Shen Hao recognized that the greatest disadvantage of Human Civilization lay in its insufficient development time, lacking both top-tier combat power and an adequate number of mid-level forces. However, the considerable foundational rewards at present could make up for that deficiency to some extent. For the next Trial, he would certainly need to prepare even more thoroughly. Shen Hao then turned his attention to the personal ranking rewards. [Congratulations, for obtaining the first place in the third Chosen One ranking reward] ... [Please choose any three from the following three rewards] [1. Red Mythical Pet Beast X1] [2. Red Mythical Building X1] [3. Red Mythical Contractor X1] These rewards Shen Haos eye twitched. None of the three rewards seemed to offer a quick boost of his own combat power. They were all external factors. Professional equipment, professional abilities, not even an ability experience ball was included. It was clear that the rewards after a Trial were of this nature. However, no matter what, they were still Mythical in rank; reaping three of them under such fortunate circumstances was definitely not too many. Shen Hao began to draw his rewards. As a red vortex appeared, a crystal-clear, snowy white little snake with two blood-colored horns on its head materialized before him. This made Shen Haos eyes light up. A dragon? But it was not. [Name: Sky Swallowing Python] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 1] [Originating from a powerful creature of a certain Universe, it can swallow anything. Once reaching adulthood, it can even feed on stars!] [Note: After reaching adulthood, its strength will be at the Extraordinary Sixth Stage, containing the Power of Swallowing Law] Sixth Stage? Not bad. Although it was a pity that it wasnt a dragon, Shen Hao was still satisfied. He could already feel the Power of Laws contained within this little snake. It even made Little Kong, who had reached Level 38, shiver slightly. The bloodline advantages of a Mythical Pet Beast were clearly visible compared with a Golden Legendary Pet Beast. And for this Pet Beast, whose master specialized in the Beast Taming Path as its Contractor, it was obvious that the strength of this incarnation might far exceed the others. Shen Hao immediately placed it with his incarnation to foster a bond. Then, he turned to the building he had drawn. He had been thinking about completing the Lingxiao Palace. Alas, the building he drew this time was not a component of it. Instead, it was a technological building. [Name: Death Star Fortress] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 38 (50)] [The pinnacle creation of a potent ancient star civilization, a Space Fortress with terrifying destructive power! Even after the civilization perished, this Space Fortress continued to deter the entire Universe for over ten thousand years!] [Note 1: Some functionalities are currently locked and will gradually unlock as the level increases] A purely technological building? Shen Hao marveled at the parameters of this structure. It was indeed a great accomplishment in the field of technology. This Death Star Fortress even had weapons capable of warp-destructive star strikes! Meaning, as long as it had coordinates, it could transit across countless light years within a short period and deliver a devastating blow to any planet with precision! No wonder it could deter an entire Universe even after the fall of its civilization. Moreover, it was quite large, even bigger than the Moon. After the previous award expanded his Mother Planet tenfold in size, the Moon remained the same size. Fortunately, the new Extraordinary Laws perfectly filled the void caused by the physical law disturbances due to the planetary changes. But now it seemed his Mother Planet might gain an additional planet. The security is also highly guaranteed, and it has mobility; it could be feasible to move some of the important production lines in the technological field onto this Death Star Fortress, Shen Hao decided to hand this item over to others for management. As a foundation of Red Mythical quality within the realm of technology, its greatest advantage over the Transcendent was the increased chance of harvesting technology from it. Even at the very least, it could serve as a reference for the direction of technological development. Shen Hao then looked at the last reward. The Contractor. In this Trial, having Contractors as part of all three Chosen One ranking rewards was somewhat unexpected for Shen Hao. But a Contractor represented not only extraordinary strength but also experience from a higher level. Gan Yuan had already proven his worth in this area, and Dark, as a combat member, had also shown commendable performance in the frontline battles. What about this one? Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ` Accompanied by the emergence of a red vortex, a woman appeared, dressed in a long white robe, extraordinarily handsome, with a head of light green long hair, and what caught the eye the most were her slightly pointed ears. An elf? Shen Hao thought of this almost immediately. Lithia, at your service, God, she said. Before Shen Hao could examine her information, this beautiful woman, elf-like in appearance, paid homage to Shen Hao with a bow that carried a rational elegance in every gesture. She even made Shen Hao think of a renowned goddess from the ancient Hina mythology. Athena. If Athena truly existed, she would probably have this kind of demeanor. Shen Hao nodded slightly and then directly examined her system information. [Name: Lithia] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 38 (54)] [A goddess from a fantasy world, she possesses dual divine statuses in elves and magic, is powerful and a predecessor and inheritor of the magical arts] [Note: Divine Rank still intact, if reignition of divine fire is allowed, it will provide an enhancement and blessing to the entire civilizations Magic Road] A goddess? Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, deeply sensing her spirit. Under the dual buffs of the contract and Dominator pressure, this was easily done. Lithia also felt what Shen Hao was doing. Unlike the massive reaction from Erin Ellie before, she merely vibrated instinctually under the Dominators pressure, showing no trace of panic, or resistance, but instead completely opened her spirit, allowing Shen Hao to examine her without any reservations. And indeed, Shen Hao saw her Divine Rank. It contained two Laws. One was that of the Elf Laws, which encompassed longevity, precision, beauty, and various other extraordinary rules. In other words, beings blessed and recognized by her could possess all the aforementioned attributes and gradually transform into a new specieselves. However, in comparison to the other Law, the Elf Laws seemed somewhat weaker. It was magic. Encompassing nearly all the domains of magic! Vast as smoke. Shen Hao himself had significant achievements in the domain of magic and even possessed an Extraordinary Fifth Stage magic avatar, but in the presence of these Laws, he still felt a great inadequacy and deficiency. Undoubtedly, her status was at least that of a Golden Legendary, and specifically, an Extraordinary Sixth Stage Golden Legendary. Not bad, Shen Hao withdrew his focus, clearly pleased with her, Now that the Trial is over, your main tasks in the coming time will be focused on development and research. Our civilizations field of magic is indeed somewhat weak, and I hope that you can enhance and develop this path further. It is my duty, God, said Lithia formally, bowing once again. Although it was only a preliminary contact, Shen Hao had already vaguely discerned her character. Rational and meticulous, more akin to a researcher than a fighter. However, the role of magic in warfare ensured that she would not be merely a simple researcher. Shen Hao called over Dong Gong again and arranged for Lithia to be settled in. He was also forthright with his expectations; he truly hoped that the Magic Road could show some improvement. Otherwise, if things continued like this, it would inevitably be completely suppressed by the Cultivation Path, wasting the assistance brought by the High-level Mall. Next, its time for the Trial rewards! Shen Haos spirit was uplifted; he was clearly more excited about the Trial rewards than about the ranking rewards. The ranking from this Trial would certainly not be low! However, when Shen Hao opened the Trial settlement page, the first piece of information that popped up made his gaze sharpen. [During this Trial, the Civilization Trial system has undergone a significant update. Details of the update are as follows:] [1. Completion of the Mall points system] [2. Opening of the Civilization Trade page] [3. Perfection of the Affiliated Civilization system] An update? Shen Hao was truly surprised this time. While he had long known that the Civilization Trial had been constantly undergoing updates, those past updates were done silently, only noticeable through comparison after consulting other Trials. But now, there was a direct update announcement? Shen Haos gaze fixed on the words significant update. He then glanced at the external device interface. After this Trial ended, the external device entered the normal version checking interface, with most of its functions being unusable, and this time the checking period lasted a full two months! It was the longest one yet. However, the appearance of a specific timeframe somewhat relieved Shen Hao. It seemed that this update was still within the control of the external device and was not some uncontrollable event. Although Human Civilization had already gained considerable foundation through the external device, if it became unusable, it would still put a lot of pressure on Shen Hao and his civilization. However, these matters were uncontrollable, and the key was to maximally enhance ones own and civilizations strength during each Trial. With a somewhat serious expression, Shen Hao began to review the specific changes in this update. Starting with the first point. When he opened the content of the Mall points update, the first change immediately brightened Shen Haos eyes. [Once the Chosen One Mall within a civilization exceeds Level 31, the Chosen One Mall is abolished and replaced with the Civilization Mall] [The level of the Civilization Mall will depend on the cumulative total points earned by all Chosen Ones within the civilization. Any Chosen One can purchase items from the Civilization Mall, with all management authority of the Civilization Mall belonging to the Chosen One who has earned the most points] [The one with the highest management authority of the Civilization Mall will have access to the Civilization Managers Mall, which will feature a large number of Blue Masterpiece goods from under the Civilization Malls level and refresh periodically.] Chapter 359 - 312: The Huge Benefits of the Update 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Chapter 359: Chapter 312: The Huge Benefits of the Update The Chosen One Mall has turned into the Civilization Mall. Shen Hao read these three changes very carefully, over and over again. The importance of the mall to the development of civilization was self-evident. In fact, compared to the Chosen One system, the malls assistance was even greaterif there were no mall, the vast majority of civilizations would probably not even think about getting through the first Trial. In such a case, any change related to the mall was crucial. This time, the change was undoubtedly more complete! ... Shen Hao switched his Chosen One page to the mall, and indeed, the former Chosen One Mall had undergone immense changes! For Shen Hao, the changes were not too significant, but at first glance, he saw the columns for Personal Points and Civilization Points. Personal Points still reflected the previous number, amassing 372 million trillion. Originally, almost 160 million trillion among them came from the last four Ancient Gods. Their deaths led to a massive number of Dimensional Creature deaths, and it seemed the system attributed all these achievements to Shen Hao. However, for Civilization Points, there was a number that greatly surprised Shen Hao. 502 million trillion! Civilization Mall Level rose to Level 41! Clearly, this number represented the total sum of points accumulated by all human civilizations Chosen Ones! Knowing that although other Chosen Ones in combat would generate some points for Shen Hao due to his influence in their power, it did not mean they would not gain points themselves. That was also a considerable number. However, in the past, their Chosen One Mall levels were too low, and these points only purpose was to exchange for some basic resources to supplement the needs of the younger generation in cultivation within the civilization. But, as the transcendent production system within the civilization gradually improved, and low-level resources were essentially self-sufficient, these points became useless. They simply couldnt compare with the military merits rewarded inside the civilization. Naturally, this was where the Civilization Trial rules were unreasonable. Actually, theres more than just this one point of unreasonableness. But now, there was a sudden update, considering these points within the Civilization Malls level calculation, which indeed surprised Shen Hao somewhat. This definitely counted as a pleasant surprise. Not to mention anything else, just directly boosting the Civilization Mall Level to Level 41 was a huge thrill! The gap between Level 41 and Level 40 was astonishingly wideone represented the Fifth Stage, while the other was just the Fourth Stage. Even a Level 41 White Quality resource might be more powerful than a Level 40 Purple Epic! The number, 502 million trillion, with just an extra 2 million trillion, seemed almost like a twist of fate. During the upcoming rest period, this would bring an entirely different change to the entire human civilization, and even the entire civilization system with human civilization at its core! Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It got Shen Hao incredibly excited all of a sudden. With a joyful mood, he continued to review the changes within the Civilization Mall. The first point was about authority. He could select a few secondary managers and allocate part of the point usage rights, obviously to save effort. Before this, Shen Hao had spent no small amount of time on material exchanges. Beyond that, he could also decide the points exchange level for any Chosen One within the civilization, or even issue a specific ban on some malls, preventing any Chosen One within the civilization from making exchanges. The authority was very significant. Although after this update all Chosen Ones could see the highest-level mall, whether they can use their own points to make exchanges from it still depends on whether Shen Hao grants the permission. If a Chosen One committed a crime or went against Shen Haos orders, just imposing a ban on the authority would render that Chosen Ones points meaningless. Clearly, this kind of authority further strengthened the power and status of the Strongest within the civilization. It also prevented the civilization from falling into internal strife. At the same time, it also gave some strong individuals the opportunity to rebel. Yes, in the past, a Chosen One who owned the highest-level Chosen One Mall was indispensable, and their death was a devastating blow to the entire civilizationit was simply unrealistic to expect another Chosen Ones Store Level to catch up in a short period of time. But now, it does not affect the level of the Civilization Mall at all. The highest-level managers authority would be inherited by the Chosen One who came second in accumulated points. The civilizations ability to withstand crises also improved further. Overall, this was indeed an excellent change. And the changes werent just limited to this part. Shen Hao shifted his focus to the [Managers Mall]. This seemed to be another [VIP Mall]. However, it had no VIP level restrictions, and the number of items was far greater than that of VIP items. There were a whopping over four thousand items! Moreover, all of them were Level 41, all of them Blue High-quality! A refresh every half a month? Shen Hao quickly grasped the meaning of the Managers Mall. It was like opening up the Blue High-quality items comprehensively, further strengthening the malls functionality. It must be said, this Managers Mall came at a very timely moment. The current human civilization indeed had a significant gap at this level of high-level Blue Quality. Chapter 360 - 312: The Huge Benefits of the Update_2 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Chapter 360: Chapter 312: The Huge Benefits of the Update_2 As the VIP Level rose to Level 4, the VIP Store had come to almost exclusively feature Purple Epic quality goods, and the number of Blue High-quality goods had noticeably decreased. Resources werent too much of a concern, but the lack of certain technology fields directly impacted Human Civilizations technological tree development on all three paths. Especially in the technology field. In the last Trial, Human Civilization encountered a pure technology civilization like Desert Tower Civilization, but this time, not a single technology civilization could be found. The growth rate in technology was directly slower than the other two paths, and the Cultivation Path even managed to overtake it, becoming the strongest path within Human Civilization. And now, with these Blue High-quality goods, the development of the technological tree could finally catch up somewhat. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its all good news. Shen Hao worried at the beginning when he saw the major update of the version, fearing that this clearly uncontrolled change in the Civilization Trial might update toward a worse situation. ... But now it seems that it didnt come to that. At least the changes to the Civilization Mall were beneficial to civilization and provided significant help. Shen Hao then turned his attention to the second update content. [Open Civilization Trade Page] The moment he saw this update, it had caught Shen Haos particular attention. Trade in civilization, but with whom? Surely not with Affiliated Civilizations! Shen Hao directly checked the details of this update. [The Civilization Trade page will open the cross-civilization trading function between different Trial Civilizations within the same civilization tier] [All civilizations can be operated by managers or the Chosen Ones endowed with authorization, uploading goods, marking prices, or spending points to purchase goods from other civilizations] [Note 1: Trade goods are limited to those that passed the Civilization Trial concept review, and no form of information, intelligence, or technology exchange is allowed] [Note 2: Points earned through trade are trade points, subject to certain trade taxes, not included in the total accumulated points from the Civilization Mall, nor participating in VIP purchase discounts] It really is cross-civilization trade! Shen Hao read through all the content about civilization trade, his expression becoming slightly more serious. His gaze rested on the first note. This note seemed to restrict the current civilization trade to product and resource exchanges only, barring direct communication of intelligence or technology sharing. It also set a limit on levels, clearly preventing trade with civilizations of much stronger tiers. The second note even restricted the pathway for significantly boosting Civilization Mall Level through trade. But even with these numerous restrictions, the opening of the civilization trade function still had an overwhelmingly huge impact on all Trial Civilizations! After all, every Trial Civilization inevitably had its strengths! Take for example. Under the dual effect of Gan Yuan and the Refining Spirit Pot, the production cost of certain elixirs within Human Civilization was very low, far lower than the price of similar elixirs in the Civilization Mall. If sold at a slightly lower price than the malls, it would naturally be more affordable for those civilizations that lacked the ability to produce such elixirs. At the same time, Human Civilization could earn a large amount of points, which could be used to purchase high-quality, High-level goods in the Civilization Mall, or even more goods within other civilizations. It could be said that this would greatly enhance the economic effects within a civilization! The impact was immensely profound! The gains in the economic field could easily spread to the technology field, or even the military field! After all, civilizations with higher technological levels and richer resource foundations could reap greater benefits! We must set up a cross-civilization trade management department. Shen Hao resolved, Within the same civilizational tier, our Human Civilizations various foundations absolutely rank at the top, this is an opportunity, a chance to reap insane profits! After all, Human Civilization was essentially cheating! If he were facing civilizations of higher levels and greater scale, Shen Hao wouldnt have such confidence, but among those on the same level, how many could compare with Human Civilization in terms of heritage? This was practically opening up an immensely vast market for Human Civilization, allowing them to dominate on all fronts. For a moment, Shen Hao could hardly estimate how colossal the profits might be! In comparison, the markets of affiliated civilizations seemed to count for almost nothing. With a hint of curiosity, Shen Hao opened the page for civilization trade to have a look. It had just undergone an update, but a series of products had already started to appear on the page, in various types and styles and with quantities continuously guaranteed. Prices were also constantly changing. Shen Hao even saw some basic resources, the most fundamental Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, whose prices were falling, seemingly setting to undercut all competitors. It even made him suspect that these civilizations might be in the throes of a perilous Trial, and had to sell frantically to earn the points needed to save their civilizations. Even though the Mother Planet of Human Civilization had already obtained abundant resources, Shen Hao felt that it was a steal to buy at these prices. However, he didnt make a move. Such a new market would have too many variables; what felt like a profit now might turn into a significant loss later. Since he decided to establish a department, it was better to pool the wisdom of civilization for detailed analysis, rather than indulge in mindless spree shopping. The upcoming rest period will probably not be boring, Shen Hao said, full of anticipation as he took another glance at the trade page before closing it. As the strongest in civilization, the Guardian God, and even the actual ruler, Shen Hao needed to learn to stay calm and cautious, and more importantly, to delegate authority. He only needed to work hard to push his limits, control the core direction, and fully enhance both the strength of civilization and himself. Shen Hao then turned to look at the third update. This time, it concerned the affiliated civilizations. The system for affiliated civilizations had actually undergone a minor update before. Initially, the news from Erin Ellie suggested that affiliated civilizations were also participating in the Trial as Trial Civilizations and even qualified to partake in civilization rankings. But in the last Trial, there were no ranks for affiliated civilizations at all. Keep in mind that not only Human Civilization had affiliated civilizations; the other nine civilizations all had their own affiliates, with Ebat Civilization owning up to four, treating them as breeding grounds for Demons. Counted all together, nearly thirty civilizations actually participated in the last Trial. However, only the nine powerful civilizations qualified for civilization rankings. Affiliated civilizations, at best, had Chosen Ones eligible to participate in Chosen One rankings. By comparison, their power had been significantly reduced. But with the latest update, the changes were greater, and the rules more perfected. [When a civilization has more than five affiliated civilizations, it will be eligible to create a Civilization System] [The Civilization System will have a dedicated system page. Its founding civilization can share the Civilization Mall with its affiliated civilizations, and open a unique Civilization System Mall. For more details, please explore on your own] [Civilizations that create a Civilization System will participate in Trials as a Civilization System as the basic unit, with all members taking part] A new Civilization System has emerged? Shen Hao pondered the comparatively brief update, his mind churning with thoughts. It felt a bit like those alliances in some games. By creating alliances, all civilizations within could support each other in warfare and benefit from each others development. However, even without this so-called Civilization System, the operation of the current system of affiliated civilizations worked similarly. Even the shared Civilization Mall was more about convenience than any fundamental change. After all, Human Civilization was already sharing high-level store items with affiliated civilizations and purchasing interesting products from the unique Extraordinary Paths of its affiliations. Mutual aid was simply one of the most basic benefits of having affiliated civilizations. Chapter 361 - 313: Trial Reward, A New Civilizational Path! 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Chapter 361: Chapter 313: Trial Reward, A New Civilizational Path! Although these were the words spoken, it was after all an important update. Moreover, the development of Affiliated Civilizations is still very important for Human Civilization, as it can largely compensate for many problems arising from the insufficient development time of human civilization. Shen Hao opened the so-called Civilization System Page. The first thing was to name the Civilization System. After thinking for a while and confirming that the name could be changed, Shen Hao wrote down the words Heavenly Court. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was equivalent to the Alliance Name. If the name Human had been used directly, although it could further strengthen the status of Human Civilization, it might reduce the sense of belonging of Affiliated Civilizations. However, if the name Heavenly Court, which originates from the mythology of the Eastern Country, was used, it could not only enhance the internal sense of belonging of Human Civilization but also convey the basic style of the Civilization System. ... Gathering all streams into the sea, unifying the universe. As for the status of Human Civilization, and even the Human Species, with Shen Haos presence, it was already high enough. Having decided on the name, Shen Hao continued to review the content on the page, becoming more and more astonished as he read. The actual functions of this Civilization System were much stronger than he had anticipated! First, the Civilization Malls of all civilizations were listed, and the Chosen Ones of Human Civilization could directly purchase from the Civilization Malls of other civilizations by spending points. Secondly, resource trade was possible internally, and trades were based on the individual Chosen One! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.?0 Even though a portion of the taxes needed to be paid to the Civilization Trial system, this not only saved logistical costs, but also provided the opportunity to unify the points from various Affiliated Civilizations for the most efficient use. Beyond a more expansive and flexible Civilization Mall system, the marketplace of the Civilization System also opened up a new world for Shen Hao. It had various things that were very important for Affiliated Civilizations. For example, Teleportation buildings. This building was provided directly by the Civilization System and was limited to internal teleportation within the Civilization System, but it could greatly increase the interaction between Affiliated Civilizations. Another example was Civilization Relocation. This product, just as the name implies, although at a very expensive price, could under certain circumstances relocate the Mother Planet of an Affiliated Civilization, avoiding excessive dispersion during participation in Trials. Yet another example, Rule Sharing. This product was limited to various foundational types of rules, such as the Dream World owned by Human Civilization, which, for a cost in points, could allow Affiliated Civilizations to also enjoy the convenience of the Dream World! This included the Heavenly Tribulation Rules, Life Element Rules, etc. Although not as powerful as the original, they still represented great benefits for Affiliated Civilizations, and equally for Human Civilization, because Human Civilization was not the only one with rule-type rewards. Even if the foundation of Affiliated Civilizations couldnt match that of Human Civilization, the accumulation of little to more could not be underestimated! In Shen Haos opinion, the most important product in the Civilization System Mall was called Civilization Mall Level Upgrade. Also for a consumption of points, it could directly upgrade the Civilization Mall Level of an Affiliated Civilization! Though there was a requirement that it must be at least five levels below the Main Civilizations Store Level, and the purchase price was very costly. Still, this provided great help, and even a qualitative change, for Affiliated Civilizations! It must be known that after becoming an Affiliated Civilization, the Civilization Mall level of the Affiliated Civilization would inevitably face difficulties with upgrading, as it was necessary to concentrate as many points as possible into Shen Haos hands, which would certainly affect the development of the Affiliated Civilizations own path, and in the long run, could severely harm the diversity of paths within the Civilization System. But now, with this product, at least the Affiliated Civilizations own paths could be ensured not to fall too far behind. It could also greatly satisfy the demand for path complementarity within the Civilization System. Its really no small change, Shen Hao remarked after reviewing the entire update, somewhat moved. One could say that the emergence of the Civilization System Page further consolidated all civilizations within the Civilization System into one whole! A whole where prosperity for one meant prosperity for all, and loss for one meant loss for all. Moreover, as the Sovereign Civilization, the actual owner, the Controller, could reap even greater benefits. Clearly, in this version update, the importance of Affiliated Civilizations would be significantly increased, and approaches such as that of the Ebat Civilization, which purely treated Affiliated Civilizations as slaves or resources, would be completely phased out by the new version! This was obviously to the advantage of Human Civilization. Civilization Trial, although it seems to have run into unknown issues, hasnt been affected in its fundamental direction, still revolving around Trial and Support, thought Shen Hao, releasing a sigh of relief. Despite appearing extremely powerful now, he was still a player in the game, still struggling within the Civilization Trial. Should the Civilization Trial undergo unexpected adverse changes, it could potentially destroy everything he and his entire civilization had accumulated. Therefore, when he first discovered the version update, Shen Hao was somewhat worried. Only with the assistance of the [Sovereign] Talent, he didnt show it. Now he could finally breathe easier. All the changes were favorable, and every single update greatly benefited Human Civilization! Chapter 362 - 313: Trial Reward, A New Civilizational Path!_2 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Chapter 362: Chapter 313: Trial Reward, A New Civilizational Path!_2 We must seize the opportunity, develop with all our might, and become stronger, Shen Haos gaze was far-reaching, until we jump out of the chessboard! All this effort is not just for the reward of the Civilization Trial, but to break free from the control of the Civilization Trial, a pursuit that unites all creators of external additions! With this determination, Shen Hao once again reviewed the recent version update, and after making sure there was nothing significant overlooked, he turned to the trial rewards of this Civilization Trial. [Percentage of civilizations surviving individuals: 99.1%, Evaluation: SS] [Degree of civilizations ecological preservation: 100%, Evaluation: SSS] [Civilization level growth evaluation: SSS+] ... [Comprehensive evaluation: SSS] [Civilization rewards are as follows:] [1, The concentration of extraordinary elements within the planet is increased to Level 50] [2, The planets diameter is increased to five times its original size] [3, The number of Chosen One slots is increased to five times and will be distributed in due course] [4, Unlock new Civilization Path: Card Master] Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0?0. [5, Receive five slots for Affiliated Civilization] [Points detected as the highest within all civilizations in this trial, please view the Chosen One rewards] As expected, 3S level! Five rewards! At this moment, Shen Hao did not suppress his emotions and even opened his mouth to laugh heartily a few times. Apart from the survival of individuals still being only two Ss, the rest are all 3S, especially the development of civilization, which is SSS+! Such an evaluation is not surprising at all. After all, they even toppled Ancient Gods! It could be said that they had almost reached the pinnacle of this trial! Even another Chosen One with a Red Mythical Talent and a Red Mythical Level Profession would find it difficult to replicate this growth rate. And the 3S-level rewards did not disappoint Shen Hao. Not to mention anything else, just the increase in the planets diameter speaks for itselflast time the SS+ reward was only a threefold diameter increase, but this time, it was fivefold! You must understand, its not just about a simple increase in volume and surface area; this signifies an enhancement of the Great Source of the planet! The importance of the Great Source goes without saying; its the most critical core of a planets extraordinary system. The difference brought about by different sizes of the same level of extraordinary elements is immensely vast. It signifies more resources, the ability to raise more powerful individuals, the capacity to support more foundational rules, stronger! Previously, there was concern that Level 30 extraordinary elements might not be sufficient to sustain so many foundational rules, and there was even hope to supplement them with resources like [Divine Grade Spirit Veins] and [Divine Level Demon Crystal Veins]. But now, with the diameter increased by fivefold, which translates to a twenty-fivefold increase in surface area and a one-hundred-and-twenty-five-fold increase in volume! Plus, the leap from Level 30 to Level 50 extraordinary elements The change in the Great Source is nothing short of revolutionary! Compared to the Human Mother Planet before, calling the current Human Mother Planet an Immortal Realm is by no means an exaggeration. Moreover, Shen Hao has not forgotten that the current Human Mother Planet possesses a true Heavenly Realm! He briefly sensed it, and his eyes sparkled. Its feasible! Raising the Extraordinary Element Level in the [Ascension Secret Realm] to Level 51 is entirely possible! The cost is that the Extraordinary Element Level within the Human Mother Planet will fall to Level 48. In essence, the majority of the extraordinary elements of the entire Human Civilizations Mother Planet would be used to nurture a Level 51 Heavenly Realm! But it is entirely worth it. The difference between Level 48 and Level 50 is merely in quantity and has a certain impact, but for most cultivators and most natural resources, the effect is not significant. Level 51, however, is a completely different tier, representing the sixth tier of the extraordinary! In the recognition of many worlds, this is already legitimately divine! In Gan Yuans former civilization, even the Sixth Stage was referred to as Great Immortal, with Gan Yuan, at Level 58, having the title of Primordial Great Immortal. Although it was just a name, it showed the status of this level among the Extraordinary. In the universe where the trial that had just ended belonged, one could easily merge with the Great Path and become the supreme god of the universe, rendering those so-called Ancient Gods irrelevant. A Civilization Mall Level of 41, an Extraordinary Element Level of 51 for Heavenly Realm Shen Hao was somewhat impatiently looking forward to the entire civilizations development that would follow. Beyond that, the fourth reward also filled Shen Hao with great anticipation. There was even a sense of surprise. The new path of civilizationCard Master! From the name alone, one could understand what this reward entailed. Shen Hao couldnt wait to open the Civilization Mall. Indeed, apart from the three civilization paths of cultivation, technology, and magic, a series of new products appeared! Card Master! Shen Hao just took a simple look and grasped the characteristics of this path. Within this path, there were two kinds, the Card Maker and the Card Master. The Card Maker was the core of the paths development, analogous to scientists and researchers in the technological system. They were responsible for researching and creating magical cards of various qualities, levels, and functions, whereas Card Masters used the Spiritual Essence cultivated within their bodies to bring out the powerful effects of these cards. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It sounded somewhat similar to Beast Tamers. But it was clearly much more powerful! Because cards encompass everything! From conjured fantasies to various types of equipment, Divine Artifacts, and even various spells and powers from other paths, all could be sealed and turned into cards, with the main feature being inclusiveness. The more Shen Hao looked, the more excited he became. The strength of this path was evident; it might not necessarily be stronger than cultivation or magic, but it excelled in comprehensiveness. For the Human Civilization now, with so many Affiliated Civilizations and a variety of paths to choose from, this indeed had its uniqueness. The most important aspect wasthis path seemed to be compatible with dual cultivation. Yes, dual cultivation! Because Shen Hao clearly saw a Dual Cultivation Card. This was one of the core cards of this path, which could convert Extraordinary Power from other paths into the power of a Card Master at a certain ratio! This is quite strong, Shen Hao could only exclaim in admiration. No wonder it was specifically chosen as a 3S Civilization Reward. You see, the various Extraordinary Paths actually have significant differences, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Cultivation and magic were already considered excellent Extraordinary Paths, with broad prospects for advancement, mystical systems, and wide coverage, having good synergy with technology, at least much better than things like Magic Patterns and forging. There were some Extraordinary Paths that Shen Hao wouldnt even waste his Avatars on. But the Card Master pathway he had just received, with just the advantage of dual cultivation, already outpaced most of the Extraordinary Systems, not to mention its exceptional comprehensiveness. Complementing cultivation and magic, even if Human Civilization encountered more powerful Extraordinary Systems in the future, it would not be at a disadvantage! Shen Hao even suspected that the emergence of this pathand the ranking rewardwere precisely tailored for Human Civilization by the Civilization Trial system. Claim the rewards! Shen Hao wasted no more time and claimed all the abundant trial rewards. The next moment, the entire Mother Planet underwent earth-shattering changes in an instant! With the experience from last time, when the tremors occurred, people were no longer worried. Moreover, this expansion of the Mother Planet didnt affect the citys layout at all. Unlike last time, no different parts of the city were scattered. Furthermore, everyone could feel the Extraordinary Elements in the air growing at a terrifying speed! Although a lot of Extraordinary Elements had been extracted by the [Ascension Secret Realm] to create the Level 51 Heavenly Realm, the difference between Levels 48 and 30 was more than a hundredfold! This was indeed a qualitative change! Many people even felt that with every breath they took, they were getting stronger, and countless Transcendents, who were stuck at bottlenecks, easily broke through amid the rapidly rising Extraordinary Elements. Every trials harvest, for the entire civilization, was a miracle, a grand feast! Chapter 363 - 314: Generous Chosen One Rewards! Chapter 363: Chapter 314: Generous Chosen One Rewards! ` If there was enough time during this idle period, Shen Hao was even confident that he could enable the entire civilization to achieve a significant leap in capability, and in the domain of top Transcendents, there would not be any weaknesses like last time. However, idle periods like this were hardly guaranteed. The changes on the Mother Planet would take some time, so taking advantage of this, Shen Hao began to check the Chosen Ones rewards. The rewards of the Civilization Trial were indeed very generous, but the Chosen Ones rewards were just as important, because Shen Haos personal strength was still the greatest trump card of Human Civilization. He directly opened the Chosen Ones reward interface. ... [Calculating] The same message appeared and then rapidly changed. [Chosen One points assessment: SSS+] [Chosen One strength increase assessment: SSS+] [Chosen One Trial contribution assessment: SSS+] [Final assessment: SSS+] [Please choose any fifteen from the following rewards:] [1, Permanently obtain VIP5 status in the store] [2, Obtain three random Red Mythical ability balls] [3, Obtain three random Red Mythical ability balls] [4, Obtain three pieces of random Red Mythical Equipment] [5, Obtain three pieces of random Red Mythical Equipment] [6, Obtain one profession exclusive Red Mythical ability ball] [7, Obtain one profession exclusive Red Mythical ability ball] [8, Obtain one piece of profession exclusive Red Mythical Equipment] [9, Obtain one piece of profession exclusive Red Mythical Equipment] [10, Obtain six new ability bar slots] [11, Obtain six new ability bar slots] [12, Obtain one Red Mythical Chosen One building] [13, Obtain one drawing opportunity for a Red Mythical Contractor] [14, Obtain one Red Mythical Pet Beast] [15, Obtain 10,000 Chosen One slots] [16, Obtain 10,000 Chosen One slots] [17, Obtain 500 Chosen One Talent Promotion slots (up to Purple Epic)] [18, Obtain 500 Chosen One Talent Promotion slots (up to Purple Epic)] [19, Obtain 10 Chosen One Talent Promotion slots (up to Golden Legend)] [20, Obtain 10 Chosen One Talent Promotion slots (up to Golden Legend)] [21, Obtain 500 Chosen One Profession Upgrade slots (up to Purple Epic)] [22, Obtain 500 Chosen One Profession Upgrade slots (up to Purple Epic)] [23, Obtain 10 Chosen One Profession Upgrade slots (up to Golden Legend)] [24, Obtain 10 Chosen One Profession Upgrade slots (up to Golden Legend)] [25, Obtain one Chosen One Talent Promotion slot (up to Red Mythical)] [26, Obtain 20 Red Mythical treasure chests] [27, Unlock the purchase rights to three random Red Mythical products at the current Civilization Mall Level] [Note: There is no time limit to choose, so please decide carefully] After two Civilization Trial assessments, Shen Hao understood that the trial rewards and scores were related to the difficulty of the trials that the civilization had undergone. The score this time, compared to last time, was just the difference between SSS+ and SSS-, and Shen Hao didnt know if SSS+ was the limit or if there were more thresholds for even higher quality rewards. But regardless, this times SSS+ rewards clearly surpassed SSS- by several times! Not only did the number of selectable items jump from seven to fifteen, but some of the same types of choices had at least tripled in quantity! This was enough to show that the difficulty of this trial was far greater than the last one. Shen Hao quickly ignored those rewards that had already appeared before and focused his attention on the few new reward options. And among them, one in particular caught his eye immediately. It was the twenty-fifth one! A slot for promoting to Red Mythical Talent! There were two main significances of this reward, with the first being the imminent appearance of the second owner of a Red Mythical Talent within Human Civilization, and the second being the confirmation that there indeed was a channel for promotion to Red Mythical Talent within the Civilization Trials! The one in a billion chance, although small, cannot be considered only in terms of probability if there is a channel for promotion, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes. The power of a Red Mythical Talent was self-evident. Although the terrifying strength he displayed was not solely due to the Red Talent, as Human Civilization grew stronger and went further in the Civilization Trials, they would likely meet other Chosen Ones equally powerful. The competitive pressure would only increase. If one thought that exploiting loopholes would be enough to look down on the entire Civilization Trial, that would definitely be blind confidence. Shen Hao was very clear that he had to maximize the benefits of exploiting loopholes and build up his strength to the strongest to maintain his advantage. However, Shen Hao wasnt too worried. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Because he had always been doing just that, as long as he did everything to the utmost that could be done, the stronger would inevitably be Human Civilization! Just as at this moment, the appearance of a Red Talent promotion reward in this trials assessment indicated that in the next trial, it was very likely that Chosen Ones with Red Mythical Talents would be encountered, while within Human Civilization, there would be a second one! Besides the twenty-fifth reward, the final one, which was the twenty-seventh, also had Shen Hao looking forward with anticipation. Unlock the purchase rights for three Red Mythical products at the current level of the Civilization Mall! This meant that Human Civilization would have three kinds of Red Mythical products that could be bought indefinitely with enough points, and all of them would be Level 41! Shen Hao was extremely grateful that this version update had raised the store level to 41. Even though both were Red Mythical, the gap between Level 41 and Level 40 was like a chasm! ` Chapter 364 - 314: Generous Chosen One Rewards!_2 Chapter 364: Chapter 314: Generous Chosen One Rewards!_2 ` No matter what these three items were or how costly they might have been, at this Level, they were highly likely to play a critical role in boosting the strength of Human Civilization. If lucky, and a powerful item was drawn, there was no need for further discussion. Shen Hao was even looking forward to the cheats that would be added after the update. If such cheats were available for selection just thinking about it was a pleasure. Therefore, Shen Hao wasnt going to make his selection just now. ... Old habits die hard, he would wait for the cheat update before deciding. He closed his Chosen One interface and turned his attention to the overall civilization. The update of the Civilization Trial, along with the rich rewards for Chosen Ones, had already been uploaded to the internet by many, and some powerful individuals had even shared the content of their rewards with Fiora, enabling Shen Hao to be informed at the first instance. It goes without saying that the harvest wasnt just Shen Haos alone. In this Trial, although Shen Hao played a decisive role, countless Chosen Ones within the civilization had been bravely battling too, contributing tremendously to the civilization. Even more than a dozen Purple Talent owners had received the chance for promotion to Golden Legendary Talent! Within Human Civilization itself, the number of Golden Legendary Talent owners had jumped from the previous four to an impressive seventeen! Officially surpassing all Affiliated Civilizations. Among them was Qiuyue, who even managed to upgrade the Quality of her Profession along with her Talent, turning them all into Golden Legends. Qiuyue, is already twenty-eight as well, Shen Hao, looking at Qiuyue rejoicing in her gains with her parents, showed a slight smile on his face. Though the Civilization Trial was brutal, it also brought unprecedented opportunities for growth. Many of the top powerhouses in Human Civilization were once ordinary people who, while maybe excelling in a particular ability, could not have enjoyed their current status and power. Dong Gong, gather everyone for a meeting! Shen Hao ordered Dong Gong. He was clearly ready; the message was immediately sent out. Moments later, one figure after another appeared within Lingxiao Palace, with the numbers increasing past ten thousand! It was only possible because Lingxiao Palace was large enough and because everyone remained orderly and quiet, which prevented it from becoming noisy and chaotic. Not all present were Chosen Ones, in fact, half of them were of relatively low strength. They were officials from the Global United Front, and leaders with a reputation. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The rulers within Human Civilization now were distinctly split into two groups: one was the Chosen One Association, mainly responsible for the Extraordinary Domain where power and merit were the main determinants of status. The other group was the Global United Front, primarily in charge of Civilization management, where managerial ability was the sole determinant of status. Both complemented each other and, along with Shen Hao overseeing the grand scheme and suppressing internal conflicts, allowed the entire civilization to maintain a state of rapid development amidst this unprecedented change. The war is temporarily at a pause, Shen Hao didnt beat around the bush and got straight to the point, We do not know how long this period of downtime will last, so theres no need to plan for the long term momentarily. We should slowly withdraw from Trial mode, gradually address the various issues that were set aside during the Trial process, and also establish some new departments to deal with emerging significant changes, such as trade among civilizations, management of Affiliated Civilizations, and the development of planetary resources These were all routine matters; Shen Hao was merely starting the process and announcing the withdrawal from the Trial mode. There were naturally specialized individuals to discuss and analyze further. He would only make the final call when faced with indecision or conflict. ` ` However, at the end of this meeting, there was one more significant matter that needed to be announced. Red Mythical Talent! Shen Hao threw out this quota. If there was one among these twenty-seven rewards that would inevitably be chosen, it was, without doubt, this one. In fact, the moment Shen Haos voice had just faded, a commotion had inevitably erupted within Lingxiao Palace. Many faces showed a surprise so great that it was simply uncontrollable! In the current Human Civilization, the words Red Mythical Talent had indeed become somewhat mythologized. Because the primary, if not the only reason that had crafted the present state of the entire civilization was the fortunate emergence of Shen Hao, a possessor of Red Mythical Talent! There were various claims about Shen Haos Red Mythical Talent. Superficially, it seemed to be merely Sovereign, possessing power to dominate all, but in reality, the strength and mystery Shen Hao had demonstrated were far beyond just that! The efficiency of gaining points fivefold, numerous high-quality ability balls and equipment, a VIP shop of indeterminate but undoubtedly high level, and importantly, exceedingly precise intelligence of unknown origin There was too much. Since the beginning, Shen Hao had shown too many things! Although most people didnt really believe that these theoretical classes were brought about by a Red Mythical Talent, even if only half, or even one-tenth, the help to the entire Human Civilization was immensely significant! Under such circumstances, the Red Mythical Talent could not help but be mythologized! However, as some people began to regain their composure from this sudden news, they also keenly sensed the risks involved. To say nothing else, a new possessor of the Red Mythical Talent would inevitably hold a very high status from the start. Would this threaten Shen Haos position and thereby affect the unity within civilization? It was commonly understood, given the harsh backdrop of the current Civilization Trial, that the development and resistance against the trial required a strong and resolute voice. A reliable, powerful voice capable of unconditionally uniting all the forces of the civilization! This was true not just for Human Civilization, but for all Trial Civilizations! Even the rules of the Civilization Trial emphasized this point, and after the latest update, there was a direct definition and rules for a Civilization Manager. If such a situation were indeed to arise, then this promotion quota might not be such a good thing. However, as if aware of some peoples thoughts, Shen Hao looked around at everyone present and spoke again, I must emphasize that Red Mythical Talent is not as powerful as most of you imagine. This declaration quieted everyone down as they all looked towards Shen Hao. Some even clenched their fists involuntarily, watching Shen Hao with intense anticipation and longing. Besides needing to solidify their trust and reverence for Shen Hao, they also needed more courage and confidence to face the likely emergence of hostile possessors of Red Mythical Talent in the future! The same Quality of Talent can also have a huge disparity, and this is especially prominent among Red Mythical Talents, Shen Hao spoke slowly, And my Talent, even among the Red Mythical level, belongs to the top category. Secondly, the likelihood of a Red Mythical Level Profession appearing is very low, and a unique exclusive Profession is even rarer and, in my opinion, a unique exclusive Profession is more powerful than Red Mythical Talents! Lastlymuch of my strength and abilities come from successive snowballing accumulations of power. Even if the new possessor of Red Mythical Talent is lucky enough, they would not be able to compare with me and the difference could be substantial. This is something I expect whoever receives this quota to understand fully. ` Chapter 365 - 315: The Resurrection of the Heroic Spirits! Chapter 365: Chapter 315: The Resurrection of the Heroic Spirits! Shen Hao had always used the name Red Mythical Talent as cover for his exceptional performances in the past. On one hand, no one dared to delve into it deeply, and on the other, no one knew what a Red Mythical Talent truly entailed. But as the power of civilization continued to grow, even without encountering other possessors of Red Mythical Talent, situations like this would emerge where others within the civilization manifested Red Mythical Talents of their own. Under such circumstances, Shen Hao had to apply some patches. Certainly, some people had realized the purpose of his actions, but that didnt matter. In the absence of an artificial intelligence administrator during the Civilization Trial, the only thing to truly guard against was a collective targeting by other civilizations. As long as the existence of his cheats wasnt publicly disclosed, maintaining a degree of mystery could actually help consolidate Shen Haos position. Indeed, that was the case. ... For the audience below, they all knew one thing clearly. Shen Hao was very strong, far stronger than any ordinary possessor of Red Mythical Talent! This recognition was undoubtedly what most people desired. Since his first participation in the Civilization Trial, almost eleven years had passed by now. The majority of the civilization had grown accustomed to Shen Haos strength and to his status akin to that of a Savior. If someone really gained power comparable to Shen Haos, it would, conversely, make people uncomfortable. The initially tense atmosphere at the venue vanished, and most people revealed expressions of joy. Since Shen Haos position couldnt be threatened, the new Red Mythical Talent was good news through and through, and it would further consolidate the status and strength of Human Civilization! This time there are also twenty Golden Legendary Talents and a thousand Purple Epic Talent promotion slots, Shen Hao said again, Including this Red Mythical Talent, I plan to hold a comprehensive competition. Even the new generation can participate, with a comprehensive selection from military accomplishments, Talent, disposition, and other various aspects. On one hand, we choose the most suitable strong individuals to support the pinnacle power of civilization; on the other hand, we also use this as a motivation for the entire civilization to have perpetual opportunities for sudden rises during the Civilization Trial Yes, this was Shen Haos thought. To him, it made no great difference whom each spot went to. It could be given to those with support-oriented Talents, or to those with combat-oriented Talents, or it could simply be given to the ones he trusted the most, like Qiuyue. However, to encourage the entire civilizations growth was, in Shen Haos view, even more important. Generations of talents emerge in each era. It is now the twelfth year of the Trial Era, and with the existence of the Accelerated Secret Realm, those born in the first year of the Trial Era have grown up. Shen Hao actually holds greater expectations for the new generation. Their cognition, their education, their character and abilities are all more suited to the Trial Era! Moreover, it would only be a matter of time before the number of the new generation surpassed that of the older ones. It wouldnt be long until the grassroots of Human Civilization would be shouldered by them. The reactions of the audience varied, but the majority expressed their support. Even if some powerful Chosen Ones felt slightly disappointed, they all understood the benefit to the entire civilization. After all, those with a significant amount of military commendations were always the most likely to have opportunities. Subsequently, the entire meeting discussed the topics that Shen Hao had just introduced. These included a series of issues arising from the large number of frontline warriors returning to society, as well as how to develop the immense planet that had expanded twenty-five times its size. These were all top priorities. Although Shen Hao no longer spoke at will, he didnt leave the meeting. Instead, he sat and listened. This was useful. Dong Gong had long before listed the data in his reports. When Shen Hao paid attention, it was also when everyone was most united. Even those with personal desires dared not to show it. In the Extraordinary Era, the role of authority was elevated to an unprecedented level, making it easier to ensure internal purity and unity. Even self-examination with hundreds of different methods and approaches was available! In the end, the meeting lasted an entire week, and finally, some basic statutes for important matters were formulated. And within this week, the entire planet had finished expanding. The distances between cities had increased significantly, which meant that spaceships had now become the main mode of transportation, so as not to affect the movement of people and goods between cities. Apart from that, the majority of societys discussions revolved around the many warriors returning in triumph. In the last battle that lasted five and a half years, too many heroic figures had emerged. Apart from a group that was already extremely popular, some of the emerging strong ones had also accumulated a vast following. With the internal propaganda strategies of the civilization, the heroes with significant military exploits received treatment like stars. Its unknown how many children of the new generation idolized them, yearning to become heroes like them one day. In the Era of Civilization Trials, strong warriors are the security of the entire civilization. Coupled with the unique charm of being Extraordinary, its easy to cultivate a pursuit of formidable martial prowess, which is also a good thing, as every Trial Civilization is in pursuit of Extraordinary Power. Additionally, some warriors who had sacrificed themselves in the war had also gained a high reputation. They too were heroes, and even more so, they were the embodiment of the cohesion of civilization. The Great Wall, forged in blood, is what truly inspires people, after all, the warriors who sacrificed themselves are not from a distant past, but from among their family and allies, close by. Moreover, in the Extraordinary Era, the notion of Heroic Spirits living eternally is not merely a figurative expression of spirit; it is a real existence. The vast majority of those who sacrificed themselves in this war from Human Civilization have become Heroic Spirits, entering into Shen Haos Eternal Heaven. Even those from Affiliated Civilizations are the same. To Shen Hao, the Eternal Heaven is akin to a True Spirit Storage Device; it can store the True Spirits of the deceased warriors, preserving their memories and consciousness to the greatest extent. Although only Shen Hao, expending his power, can summon them and provide strength, it is completely different from a soul shattering into oblivion, never to be seen again. Therefore, while waiting for the refresh of his external plugin, Shen Hao also decided to collectively summon the Heroic Spirits. This would be the greatest solace for their families and friends! And when the message spread, the entire society was shaken to its core! Especially the families and friends of the fallen. Can we really see them one more time? I miss my father. I want to tell my son that we are doing well, and he need not worry! I am so excited, my husband has been gone for three and a half years, and I miss him every moment! No matter the country or cultural circle, the sentiment of remembrance for the fallen warriors is the same. The cheers of victory should not omit these brave warriors. Countless media outlets, online platforms, and individuals, in both the digital and real world, remembered their fallen family members in various ways, recounting their past, their valor. Even in many major cities, large memorials appeared, displaying scenes of warriors valiant battles and recording the names of everyone. Finally, the day to summon the Heroic Spirits arrived. People from every city, without prior arrangement, donned somber black attire and gathered near the memorials, with the families of the fallen warriors standing at the forefront, filled with eager anticipation. Until, the figure of Shen Hao appeared in the sky, and golden light fell from the heavens, spreading to all the memorials, as figures emerged from within the glow. It was the Heroic Spirits! These fallen warriors carried a look of bewilderment in their eyes, but they quickly realized their current situation, and were immensely stirred. They had sacrificed themselves, but still had the opportunity to awaken once more, to see their families again! Even if it was for a brief time, it was an immense comfort to those who had passed away! S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The time will last for one day, Shen Haos voice reached everyone. He also felt that, merely summoning around a hundred million Heroic Spirits of Human Civilization was not a huge expenditure. It wasnt difficult to continue indefinitely. However, the cost was not small and, over time, it would inevitably affect his Cultivation. After all, this was not true resurrection. Their bodies, their powers, all were supported by Shen Haos ability, Eternal Heaven, and in a non-war phase, it obviously wasnt feasible to continuously expend power to summon them. At best, they could do this as a way to inspire society, increasing cohesion. Nevertheless, watching the Heroic Spirits, made up entirely of Shen Haos power and glowing faintly, embrace their families and share their tales, Shen Hao was filled with anticipation for a possible Resurrection Technique that might appear in the future. In a world of transcendence, where the True Spirit exists, resurrection is certainly not an impossibility. Even if it comes at a certain cost, having a sliver of hope is enough to give an entire civilization tremendous courage. The Eternal Heaven has actually played such a role already. The deep ache the society felt due to the massive sacrifice of a hundred million warriors was mitigated by the presence of the Heroic Spirits, which in turn provided encouragement, courage, and a legacy. Shen Hao even saw some Heroic Spirits being invited to schools to share their heroic deeds with the new generation. Such an event can take place annually, becoming a tradition, Shen Hao pondered. The Heroic Spirits of Affiliated Civilizations would be suitable as well, although with some restrictions. A single occasion like this is more beneficial than detrimental. This would be a great comfort both to the living and to the fallen. Chapter 366 - 316: Refreshing the External Plugin During the Rest Period! Chapter 366: Chapter 316: Refreshing the External Plugin During the Rest Period! Some people were actually worried that the new holder of a Mythical Talent might threaten his position. Shen Hao couldnt help but smirk. Even if all other factors were not considered, just the fact that departed warriors could exist in the form of Heroic Spirits meant that his position could not possibly be shaken. It can be said that each Red Mythical Ability possesses an exceptional strength that is incredibly difficult to surpass due to its profound foundation. At least up to now, Red Mythical Abilities remain extremely valuable. Shen Hao withdrew his gaze and, together with the Lingxiao Palace, entered the newly formed Heavenly Realm. ... This was a unique Secret Realm located in the high skies of the Mother Planet. Its range wasnt large; the entire space didnt contain any land, only a void. Shen Hao thought for a moment and decided to purchase a batch of Floating Islands from the mall, which densely floated in this secret realm, maximizing the use of its limited space. At the same time, he artificially created some Spirit Veins, gathering the immense Extraordinary Elements of Level 51 in certain places, forming different tiers. As a Secret Realm that came at the cost of reducing the Extraordinary Element Level of the entire Mother Planet by two levels, it would bear an extremely important role in nurturing abilities. At the very least, in the next Trial, Human Civilizations top strength would no longer be weaker than other civilizations on a whole level! What a pity, the Accelerated Secret Realm cannot be used in conjunction with this Ascension Secret Realm, Shen Hao thought, feeling somewhat regretful. However, it wasnt too big of a deal. Before reaching Levels 46 and 47, one could use the Accelerated Secret Realm to hasten cultivation. Then come here for further breakthroughs. The strength of Human Civilization will inevitably grow at an astonishing pace. Including Shen Hao himself, his current incarnations are also primarily placed in the Accelerated Secret Realm. Speaking of which, the level of the Accelerated Secret Realm has also seen a substantial improvement. Although it has not yet reached the Cap Level of 50, it has reached Level 42 and is still rapidly advancing. This increase in space and the acceleration ratio has already reached a Level 21 speed! A baby entering it would only need a short year to emerge as a 21-year-old powerhouse! Although the space within it is still scarce compared to the population of Human Civilization, it can already greatly compensate for some deficiencies in the development of various sectors of civilization. Especially under the current circumstances. The rapidly upgrading Civilization Mall brought too many technologies, and in the previous meeting, the utilization and development of the Accelerated Secret Realm became one of the important discussion topics. While all people were still immersed in the joy of victory and expectation for a peaceful development period, a portion of top scientists and Extraordinary researchers had entered the Accelerated Secret Realm with their respective missions. Gan Yuan and the recently summoned Magic Goddess Lithia were no exceptions. Gan Yuan is now the chief leader of the Pill Machine research department, responsible for the development of the Cultivation technology. Lithia is the leader of the Magic research department, in charge of perfecting the Magic System of the entire civilization and cultivating related research fields elites. As for Card Masters. This new Extraordinary System, although powerful, was mainly applied in Dual Cultivation fields, and it is just beginning to be researched. It will take a considerable amount of time to catch up and integrate its application within the Extraordinary System of Human Civilization. In short, while the cultivation and enhancement of Extraordinary Power are important, technological development and advancement cannot be neglected. The two are complementary to each other. In the initial two or three months after the Trial ended, the entire civilization was undergoing transformations or even restructuring in every domain. The returning warriors also became the core of this process. A considerable number of warriors temporarily left their troops to enter various domains. Including but not limited to schools, production, agriculture, development S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although their main task was still to enhance their own strength, they greatly accelerated the societal transformation process from war to development within civilization. Throughout the process, Shen Hao did not intervene too much but simply kept watch while continuing to enhance his own strength. Even within this short period, he had created two more Level 41 incarnations. However, as time progressed, the moment Shen Hao was most looking forward to soon arrived. Rest period game extension update! [Confirming current Civilization Trial version as 1.2011, detected that the current window is a trial downtime, some extensions will be temporarily unavailable, there are no inspection mechanisms during this period, no restrictions applied to available extensions, the following five new extensions are now usable.] [VIP Extension version 5: This extension allows one to permanently obtain the VIP5 status and corresponding privileges in the Point Mall (manufactured by Kejin Civilization)] [Trial Downtime Extension version 2: This extension clarifies the downtime period and offers a twentyfold elongation (manufactured by Airui Civilization)] [Chosen One Trial Settlement Award Extension version 2: This extension allows repeated Chosen One settlement reward items to be viewed as a single selection, with a 30% chance of repeating a single Chosen One settlement reward item (manufactured by Sand Shell Civilization)] [Civilizations Chosen One Quantity Extension version 2: This extension enhances the spawning efficiency of Chosen Ones within the civilization, increasing it to three times the original figure (manufactured by Tianlan Civilization)] Chapter 367 - 316: Refreshing the External Plugin During the Rest Period!_2 Chapter 367: Chapter 316: Refreshing the External Plugin During the Rest Period!_2 ` [Civilizational Chosen One Talent Probability Cheat 2nd Edition: This cheat can triple the occurrence probability of rare, Epic, and Legendary Talents for newly promoted Chosen Ones within a civilization, based on the original foundation (produced by Tianlan Civilization)] Five of them? Shen Hao glanced over all five cheats at once. Compared to the last dormant period, these cheats are undoubtedly much more powerful! Not to mention, the duration of the dormant period has been extended twenty times! This means that if the dormant period is still half a year, it could be extended up to a full ten years. ... Furthermore, as soon as Shen Hao uploaded them for the first time, he saw the length of this dormant period. One year and three months. In other words, this time theres a rest period of a full twenty-five years! Such a lengthy dormant period, which is even enough for a generation to grow, naturally brought no small surprise to Shen Hao. Even with a Civilization Mall Level of 41, its enough for the entire human civilization to fully digest, and more importantly, this time with the Accelerated Secret Realm, is enough for the numerical expansion of human civilizations population to go crazy! You have to know, the population of every species in Affiliated Civilizations, even the Star Moon Civilization, which has just passed four trials, has exceeded one hundred billion. By comparison, the mere 150 to 160 billion people of human civilization are far too sparse. In the Extraordinary Era, a scarce population means scarce military force and low productivity related to the extraordinary! And now, at last, there is a chance to catch up. Even, these twenty-five long years can also accelerate the population growth within Affiliated Civilizations. Eventually making the entire civilization system immensely vast! Shen Hao almost breathed a sigh of relief, what he worried most about before was that the dormant period wouldnt be long enough. Human civilization gained so much from this trial, but no matter how great the gains, it requires time to convert them into strength. Moreover, the rest of the cheats are all very important. Although the lack of the open-box page cheat made Shen Hao a bit disappointed, the dormant period cheat brought out the Chosen One cheats that appeared during the trial process. This means that, during this lengthy twenty-five years, the number of civilizations Chosen Ones, high-quality Chosen One Talents, will all grow at three times the rate! This is three times on top of the rewards obtained from the trials! Shen Hao quickly did some calculations, with these three times, now human civilization will produce up to 1.2 million Chosen Ones every year! One year! Twenty-five years, thats nearly 30 million Chosen Ones! This number far surpasses all Affiliated Civilizations. Not to mention, one-thirtieth of them possess Talents of Blue Masterpiece or above, and even the probability of Golden Legendary Talent owners has tripled. According to the probability calculation, at least almost a hundred Golden Legendary Talent owners will be born in these twenty-five years! One hundred! Indeed, youve got to use cheats. Shen Hao was even somewhat looking forward to what an astonishing state human civilization would grow into after twenty-five years! He proceeded to update all the cheats. Then he glanced at the VIP5 store. The refresh number increased again, with more than fifty types of goods refreshing every three days, but without the VIP product cheat, it wasnt as powerful as during the trials, it could only be said to fill out the civilizations foundation at the Purple Epic level. On the other hand, the Chosen One trial reward cheat was what Shen Hao was truly looking forward to. This version, not only like the last time, combined duplicate cheats into one, equivalent to choosing two rewards with one selection opportunity, but theres also a 30% chance to repeatedly get an option that originally only had a single reward. What does this mean? On one hand, among twenty-seven rewards this time, there are ten that have duplicate rewards! This means, Shen Hao only needs ten claims to sweep those twenty rewards! Among the remaining seven options, the VIP store option is not needed right away. Thats choosing five out of the six remaining options! Plus the 30% chance of repeating the rewards, this means if luck is good enough, these five options will turn into ten! ` Even a single Red Mythical Talent Promotion slot would double! A thirty percent chance isnt too small, Shen Hao knew that this was the real time to gamble on luck. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If he did not have the [Sovereign] Talent, he would definitely be nervous at this time. Having an extra Red Mythical Talent was of no small significance! He had even decided who he would give it to if he really got an extra one. Thats right, it was Qiuyue. On one hand, Qiuyues achievements were not bad at all, she was definitely one of the top tiers within the civilization; other than the initial support Shen Hao provided, her subsequent accomplishments were mostly achieved through her own effortsit was one fierce battle after another, and as Shen Haos sister, every time she appeared on the frontline, she brought immense prestige to the warriors there. She even earned the title of Battlefield Princess, garnering the unanimous respect of the entire civilization. On the other hand, the Boxer Talent, just like Liu Ruoxis Swordsman, although started off as white, could achieve very high levels if enhanced all the way, a pure combat Talent! Lastly, of course, was due to personal reasons; among the current top-tier Chosen Ones of Human civilization, the one Shen Hao trusted and felt closest to was only Qiuyue, whom Shen Hao had watched grow since she was sixteen. Lets see what luck you have, Qiuyue, Shen Hao exhaled slowly, ready to claim the twenty-fifth reward! In an instant, two Red Mythical Talent Promotion slots appeared in his backpack! He won the bet! At that moment, Shen Hao couldnt help but reveal a smile. Qiuyue was still favored by fate! She got off to a great start, which made Shen Hao look forward to the reward claim even more. He first claimed all the duplicate rewards. An unprecedented huge harvest Shen Hao looked at his backpack, his pleasure at the moment was naturally indescribable, he was exceptionally enjoying it. In total, he obtained six random Red Mythical Ability Balls, two Job-specific Red Mythical Ability Balls, and the number of Red Mythical Equipment was the same. The number of slots in the ability bar skyrocketed by twelve, he claimed all Chosen One slots and Talent Promotion slots in one go! The Red Mythical resources that others couldnt even touch, he gained a whole bunch of them in one go this time! Shen Hao was not in a hurry to check them and began to gamble on that thirty percent chance. Still have five chances left, four options, lets exclude Pet Beast, Shen Hao easily made his choice. Though a Red Mythical Pet Beast could greatly enhance a Beast Tamers avatars strength, compared to other options, this was indeed the lowest priority. After all, Pet Beasts start from zero, and can only rely on their powerful Talent lineage; a few additional powerful pieces of equipment could also enhance the avatars strength. Shen Hao chose the Red Mythical Civilizational Building first. A critical hit, once again! Then he chose the Red Mythical Contractor. This time there was no movement, the critical hit failed. Then came the twenty Red Mythical Merchandise Treasure Chests, still a critical hit failure. Lastly, the Civilization Mall Level random Red Mythical Merchandise purchasing authority, which was also one of the rewards Shen Hao valued most, second only to the Red Mythical Talent Promotion slot. Lucky streak, another critical hit! Not bad! Shen Hao was extremely satisfied. A thirty percent chance, but three out of five were critical hits. What was this? This was the real Emperor Ou! Every critical hit was a massive gain, especially since he sequentially hit the most important two rewards. The value of a Level 41 Red Mythical Merchandise goes without saying, it turned into six items. Its a pity that he couldnt talk about his external help, otherwise such Emperor Ou results could incite cheers from everyone! Chapter 368 - 317: The Concept God Contractor! Chapter 368: Chapter 317: The Concept God Contractor! Shen Hao directly unfolded the detailed contents of the prizes. First was the Contractor. The value of a Red Mythical Contractor indeed was extraordinary, and according to past experience, the original level of contractors obtained from trial rewards was one level higher than those obtained from ranking rewards. So, although there wasnt a critical hit this time, Shen Hao was still full of expectation. He proceeded with the summoning! Unexpectedly, the contractor summoned this time wasnt in human form! ... It was a mass of darkness, and vaguely within it, one could perceive numerous gleaming eyes! However, the contract was crystal clear in telling Shen Hao that what stood before him was indeed a Contractor. A contractor with its own soul and intelligence. Shen Hao felt its allegiance at the level of the soul and, without saying much, began a detailed introduction. [Name: Gap] [Quality: Red Myth] [Level: 41 (62)] [Born within the gap as a concept deity, existing as a manifestation of law, capable of appearing and surveilling all places with gaps, and thus knowing almost all secrets of the world, it is also the god of recording history and truth!] [Note 1: Concept gods do not die, but the consciousness that leads them can be destroyed] [Note 2: Facing an unfamiliar world, they need some time to spread to all gaps] This is Shen Hao narrowed his eyes after finishing the introduction, A reconnaissance type of contractor? The existence of a concept god indeed sounded powerful. Whats more important is that from just the introduction, one could understand the strength of this entity. It was not martial force, nor strategic development from the rear, but reconnaissance! For human civilization, such a force could even be stronger than battle-type and development-type because its presence greatly filled the intelligence gap of human civilization! Yes, nowadays, although human civilization had also formed an excellent scouting team, led by Feng Ping with the Illusion Body talent, and played a key role with some critical technologies in the last trial. But it had to be admitted that in the face of the increasingly complex situation and the expanding scale of trials, this intelligence department formed by a few outstanding talents indeed showed significant limitations. Their performance wasnt even as good as Shen Haos observations through the Dominator Star Domain. And now, the appearance of this contractor named Gap showed Shen Hao another possibility! How long would it take for you to extend your gaze to all trial civilizations? Shen Hao communicated. As communication continued, he gradually found that Gap seemed to have a situation similar to that of dark entities; they had a very faint sense of self, indifferent to most matters, maintaining a unique way of communication aside from obeying Shen Haos orders. It was less about verbal communication and more about the exchange of pure information. It could answer Shen Haos questions precisely, even provide more accurate information, but there was always a lack of a feeling of communication. However, Shen Hao didnt pay much attention to this. The world was vast and full of wonders. Such beings, in essence, were not much different from dimensional creatures. From the moment they were conscious, they were bound to the extraordinary laws they embodied, without needing to go through all that ordinary sentient beings did, nor was there any need to impose the thinking ways of ordinary sentient beings on them. As long as they were of great help to human civilization, that was enough. With a bit of testing intent, Shen Hao let Gap spread out. The interior of human civilization did not require too much of its attention; focusing mainly on the affiliated civilizations was sufficient. Only after the trial began would Gap truly play a critical role. For the purpose of this contractual summoning, Shen Hao was quite satisfied. A good start, he maintained a pleasant mood throughout. Then, he turned to look at another prize that had not triggered a critical hit: twenty Red Mythical Treasure Chests. Unlike the three unlocked permissions for Red Mythical goods, although these twenty treasure chests could produce Red Mythical goods and did not consume points, there would only be one such item. Shen Hao couldnt be bothered to check one by one and opened all twenty treasure chests in one go! In an instant, twenty Red Mythical goods of level 41 appeared in his Chosen Ones backpack. Glancing through them made Shen Haos eyes light up. Even he had never seen so many Red Mythical-grade items all piled up together. He quickly categorized them. There were six pieces of Red Mythical Equipment, except for one Martial Arts Seat that was used to aid in cultivation, the other five pieces were battle-type equipment, which were of little use to Shen Hao himself, and there was no need to duplicate them with the Treasure Bowl; they could simply be added to the inventory for the Chosen Ones to exchange with military merit points. Then, there were eight various Red Mythical-grade resource type items. Most of these items were used to enhance strength or add abilities. Among them, two types of resources caught Shen Haos eye: one was called Dao Pill, which, after ingestion, could greatly improve a persons cultivation aptitude; the other was called Divine Blood Potion, which could also enhance a persons cultivation aptitude, effective for both cultivation and magic, and additionally increased a certain amount of divinity. In Shen Haos view, that was an increase in status. Although it might not directly show in talent strength, the benefits of increased status were self-evident. Just the ability to resist higher-level pollution could be greatly enhanced, which did not diminish the quality of a Red Mythical-level resource. These two elixirs needed to be duplicated with the Treasure Bowl. Only the time required for it was unknown. Although the Treasure Bowl was an incredibly powerful foundation of Red Mythical-grade, capable of duplicating Red Mythical-grade equipment and resources, even if the necessary resources were abundant, the time required for duplication was still a factor. It often took several months to duplicate a single Red Mythical-grade item. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even if placed in the Accelerated Secret Realm, during this twenty-five year rest period, at most only a few hundred to nearly a thousand pieces could be duplicated, which might seem plentiful but was just a drop in the bucket compared to the demand. This further emphasized the importance of unlocking purchasing rights for the items, after all, once unlocked, one could buy as many as there were points to spend! Shen Hao temporarily retracted his thoughts and continued inspecting the items. Besides the equipment and resources, there were some Red Mythical-grade items that didnt fit neatly into any simple category. First was a Star Gate. Yes, a technological pathway item that could construct stable and long-lasting teleportation-style wormholes, even capable of changing coordinates! Such a Star Gate meant that Human Civilization wouldnt need to produce so many Jump Engines; they could achieve long-distance, sustained teleportation, even at a technological level of Level 41, it would be considered a masterpiece of teleportation technologynot a system limited to operating only through Dimension Space, but applicable in most of the Universe. Then there was a spaceship, a super-large migration spaceship, even slightly larger than the Moon itself, which could spaciously accommodate over fifty billion people based on the human physique. Although it couldnt be compared to the previously awarded Red Mythical-level Death Star Fortress in terms of military power, in an emergency, such a spaceship could save an entire civilization! Even if Human Civilization likely wouldnt need it, the Affiliated Civilizations couldnt be so sure. For some of the weaker Affiliated Civilizations, it was perfectly normal to abandon their Mother Planet when necessary. Besides these two items, the remaining four were separated out because they all belonged to the new Extraordinary Path. Four cards! But when Shen Hao took out these four cards, he realized that they were not what he had initially thought. This one, is clearly resource type, Shen Hao observed one of them. [Demon Gods Heart] The heart shown in the picture was even still beating, and just holding it in hand, one could feel a bloodthirsty aura that seemed to hunt for prey, which was very intense. To Shen Hao, of course, it had no effect, but for others, even those with Golden Legendary Talent would be stunned momentarily. Upon further inspection, Shen Hao also felt that this card was different from a purely resource-type item. It was perfectly controlled. The card not only preserved the power of the heart but also retained the pathway to absorb power! A powerful Card Maker could use it as a material card to create other stronger cards, and a skilled Card Master could directly control this card, extracting the power belonging to the Demon God within it! The core of a Card Master is to seal and control, Shen Hao thought, considering the card pathway he had not long researched, This path indeed has its unique and powerful aspects. These cards can all exert great power, and are suitable for the vast majority of people. Among the four cards, there was also one called [Sword Immortal Card], which could summon a Sword Immortal Illusion when used, erupting with formidable combat power for a short duration! Even though this Sword Immortal was only a title and in reality was probably at most Level 41, as a Red Mythical-grade, its status was not to be taken lightly. Against ordinary Transcendents, even those at Level 44-45 might have to back down for the moment. If there were enough of them, they might even form a Sword Array. The combat method of a Card Master was apparent. Shen Hao checked again all the items that had been opened this time, putting those that should be added to the inventory, preparing for duplication for those that should be duplicated, and making arrangements to study those that need to be researched. Even though the level of these items was not high, they were considered the most top-notch Extraordinary Resources of Human Civilization because of their extremely high quality. Chapter 369 - 318: Red Myth Edition of the【Emperors Seal】 Chapter 369: Chapter 318: Red Myth Edition of theEmperors Seal Next was the good luck of encountering a 30% chance for a critical hit, which yielded doubled rewards for two items. The first was a building. Actually, at the moment of receiving the rewards, two red Mythical buildings had already appeared in the backpack. One was named [Temple of All Gods], which, just as its name suggests, is a temple hanging high in the sky, yet its function made Shen Haos gaze tighten. To gather the Power of Faith. Yes, this temple could gather the faith of the masses and transform it into tangible power. ... In the path of magic, there indeed is a branch where one can ascend to godhood through faith, but Shen Hao was not interested, and within human civilization, not many chose this path. On one hand, its quite limiting; on the other hand, Shen Hao was unwilling to control the people within the civilization with faith. As a human born in the culture of the East, his attitude towards gods and faith was very pragmatic. Self-reliance is the key. Its better to depend on oneself than to plead to the gods. His stance also influenced the entire civilization, which is the reason why no one chose the path of ascension through faitheven the issues that existed before the Civilization Trial had long been eradicated. Trying to pull any tricks under the eyes of Shen Hao, who had an [Emperor] profession, was almost impossible. However, whether Shen Hao accepted faith or not, he now indeed possessed a large amount of it. After all, faith is a type of power that stems from the soul, from spiritual power. As long as most people are filled with admiration, respect, or even obedience towards him, even if it doesnt meet the standards of a fanatical follower, the sheer number when accumulated, can still become a vast force. This temple could gather that force, and even purify it, melting away the impurities and turning them into pure soul power. As red Mythical structure, its function naturally was not limited just to this. It could also create a Divine Statue Avatar which, when dispersed, could cross vast distances and continuously draw the Power of Faith from other places. It could even condense faith into pure soul crystals, a resource with tremendous benefits for cultivating the Divine Soul. Shen Hao had even thought of ways to reap resources using this temple by spreading the Divine Statue Avatars and disseminating the faith! One could only say, Mythical is indeed Mythical, and its effects were even stronger than the previously obtained Refining Spirit Pot. After all, although the Spiritual Liquid refined by the Refining Spirit Pot is all-purpose, it cant compare in quality to resources that specifically target the Divine Soul. Even if Shen Hao still had no intention of spreading faith within human civilization, even with a general faith, gathering a large number would still produce ample resources, effectively gathering the naturally dissipating spiritual power of countless people. If the first red Mythical building is categorized as a resource type, then the other is of the auxiliary type. Its name is [Enlightenment Palace]. Just as the name implies, meditating within it will greatly speed up ones path to enlightenment. Even a mediocre individual could become a genius, and an already talented individual might travel thousands of miles a day, particularly useful when nearing breakthroughs. Strictly speaking, they are both development-type buildings, quite suitable for the current use by human civilization, Shen Hao merely glanced briefly. The capabilities of red Mythical buildings surely werent limited to whats apparent on the surface. However, that was generally it, and more detailed judgment was left to the users. For him personally, this kind of building was not of much use. At most, the soul resources previously obtained could be somewhat useful, but things like insight were almost unnecessary. It could be said that the more powerful something was, the more terrifying aspects of being [Sovereign] would become apparent. This was also why Shen Hao reasoned that it was among the top ranks within red Mythical Talents. Paired with [Emperor], it was even more formidable. Shen Hao then looked at the last reward. Six unlocked red Mythical items had appeared in the Civilization Mall. They consisted of a warship, a magic wand, a set of armor, a card, an elixir, and a lance. There are a bit too many pieces of equipment, Shen Haos brows furrowed slightly. Out of six items, there were three pieces of equipment, and they all seemed combat-oriented. Even though red Mythical equipment was extremely powerful, only a few Transcendent individuals who had reached the Extraordinary Fifth Stage were able to use them. Moreover, besides protective gear, both the magic wand and the lance had specific requirements. However, the warship and the elixir were indeed valuable. A Level 41 red Mythical warship, if brought into some advanced interstellar civilizations, could serve as a strategic weapon, a Space Battleship so powerful it could bring overwhelming victory against an Extraordinary Civilization. At least, judging by surface parameters, there were no apparent weaknesses. Especially the firepower, it was exceptionally fierce. The Star Destroyer Cannon wasnt even the main weapon, and the weapon called Directional Annihilation Device looked frightening enough to annihilate an ordinary Level 41 Transcendent in a single strike. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The elixir was somewhat unexpectedly not meant for assisting breakthroughs but for regular cultivation instead. Named [Six God Fire Refining Pill]. This was a continuous body tempering elixir that, if consistently taken over ten or so doses, could elevate ones physical strength to a terrifying level comparable to an Extraordinary Fifth Stage in a short span of time. And it didnt require any Cultivation Technique. Chapter 370 - 318: Red Myth Edition of the【Emperors Seal】_2 Chapter 370: Chapter 318: Red Myth Edition of theEmperors Seal_2 This elixir itself is equivalent to a powerful body refining technique! Song Cheng knows he is probably going to buy crazily, Shen Hao thought of some fragile mages, especially considering Song Cheng. This time, Song Cheng had finished the trial, and with the evaluation of his own performance, he had upgraded his talent to the Golden Legendary Level. After all, in the previous three trials, his role as a Human Cannon had allowed him to inflict more damage, especially in terms of scoring points, which could be considered an advantage of this version. If he could compensate for his fragility, he might be able to fight even more fiercely. Looking at it this way, this elixir is indeed not bad. ... Shen Hao turned his attention to the last card. Undoubtedly, this was something from the new Extraordinary Path. This was also a benefit of the Civilization Mall directly adding a new Extraordinary Path, meaning that this path would officially be listed by the Civilization Trial as one of the paths of civilizations development, and from now on, all kinds of rewards and gains would include content related to this path. Right now, that was the case. A Red Mythical Level card! When Shen Hao carefully examined the details of this card, he was somewhat astonished. [Corpse Soul Curse] Yes, thats the name. A Card Master can only refine one, and its sole purpose is to turn ones flesh and soul into nourishment for the curse, deeply embedding it into the enemys body and soul, just as the literal meaning suggests, it is a curse designed for revenge! This thing Shen Hao was somewhat silent, unsure whether it was good or bad. However, compared to other Red Mythical Level items, its price is not expensive, and if it can preserve the True Spirit to still enter [Eternal Heaven], it might attract quite a few buyers. After all, it activates only when one is already dead. Being able to drag the enemy to mutual destruction could also be considered a significant contribution to civilization. Card Masters have numerous methods, unpredictable, Shen Hao gained a deeper recognition of this path of the Card Master. No one knows how many cards a Card Master holds, and among them might be some exceptionally powerful ones. However, for Human Civilization, its naturally a good thing. Prior to this, the Extraordinary Paths of Human Civilization, compared to other civilizations, werent weak, but they also werent exceptionally strong. But now, it is different. As a Sovereign Civilization, there always has to be something unique. Shen Hao then looked at the other rewards. The previous ones were more helpful to civilization than to him personally, but the other equipment and abilities were mainly used to enhance his own personal strength. Red abilities, Shen Hao couldnt have too many. This time, he could obtain six random Red Mythical Ability Balls, two Profession Exclusive Red Mythical Ability Balls, and an equal number of pieces of equipment! Up to this point, he had never received this quantity of Red Mythical background. It could be said that after collecting these rewards, his foundation would mainly be based on Red Mythical Level. Time to claim! Six Red Mythical abilities, somewhat random, but among them, there were two that particularly caught Shen Haos attention. One named [Derivation Heaven Skill]. This ability could be used to infer a multitude of information, and it was even done from the layer of principles; unknown matters might still be difficult to infer because of some disarray of the Extraordinary Laws in the universe, but inferring past history would become much easier. With this ability, Shen Hao wanted to know most things, all he needed was to directly derive the information. More importantly, this ability was a higher replacement for [Heavenly Eye]! This even saved an ability bar. In this way, it seems likely that eventually, all abilities could be exchanged for those of Red Mythical Level Quality, Shen Hao was somewhat anticipative. And another ability was named [Creator] When Shen Hao saw this ability, he was indeed surprised. Even at his current level, creation was still an extremely profound aspect, and even in the Extraordinary Domain, creating something out of nothing was no easy feat. Like the Treasure Bowl, even among the foundations of a Red Mythical level, it is considered an exceptionally powerful class. However, after a thorough understanding, Shen Hao realized that this creator was not as powerful as he had anticipated. It indeed could consume Extraordinary Power to create things out of thin air, involving a very profound Extraordinary Law. But the premise for creation was the analysis of matter at the transcendent level. It requires complete mastery! To be able to do this, even manual creation would be a simple task. The greatest use might just be to create some treasures for which the raw materials are hard to find, but such treasures are often hard to acquire. Thus, for ordinary Chosen Ones, this ability just appears to be very powerful, but in reality, it is somewhat of an empty power. However, Shen Hao was naturally not an ordinary Chosen One. His Talent, Sovereign, provided him with an extremely strong advantage in analysis. Under the Dominator Domain, he could control everything and even directly manipulate Laws! Shen Hao was confident that he could analyze some very powerful rare materials in a short time, and then the significance of this ability would be entirely different. It was almost equivalent to another Treasure Bowl! And it could keep improving along with the ability level, keeping pace with Shen Haos progress. Moreover, these were only the possibilities Shen Hao could currently think of. He had almost come to realize that each Red Mythical ability was actually equivalent to one, or even several, powerful Extraordinary Laws, except that the Civilization Trial had stored them as ability balls, allowing Chosen Ones to use them directly, somewhat similar to how Card Masters controlled their cards. But what if the Chosen Ones analyzed and mastered the Laws related to the abilities themselves? Then it would become the Chosen Ones own ability! The level of Laws contained within this creator appeared to Shen Hao to surpass those of other general Red Mythical abilities by a lot! Shen Hao truly had a desire to completely master it. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As for the other four Red ability balls, most of them involved single Laws. Earth Master, Shadow Control, Blood River, Taiyin Law These were essentially the same as the Great Sun Principle he had acquired before. Perhaps for an ordinary Chosen One, acquiring any one of these could greatly enhance their strength, or even serve as their final trump card. But for Shen Hao, that was all they were worth. Their greatest use was not in enhancing his own strength but rather in boosting the strength of his directly subordinate warriors. When lending power to them, he could provide something more powerful. Moreover, these several Laws did not have upper replacements like existing abilities did, for example, if the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder could evolve into a Mythical ability, it would be great, but unfortunately, it did not. Perhaps I should look forward to the Profession Exclusive abilities, Shen Hao looked towards the last two abilities. One of them gave him a bit of a surprise. Emperors Seal Indeed! It had the same name as the Golden Legendary Profession Exclusive ability he had obtained before! In the previous trials, the Emperors Seal Golden Legendary ability had played a huge role, allowing Shen Hao to integrate his own power into the Cosmic Law to the greatest extent, helping everyone. It had also played a significant role in resisting the pollution of Ancient Gods. However, the Golden Legendary level was, after all, just the Golden Legendary level. Shen Hao had already reached the limits of this ability long ago. The number of Laws it could bear was limited, and even its protection was only temporary, so it only provided brief resistance at the last outbreak of the Ancient Gods. Even then, many had suffered irreversible pollution and fell before dawn. Clearly, this Red Mythical Emperors Seal would be a comprehensive enhancement! Chapter 371 - 319: Full Speed Development! Chapter 371: Chapter 319: Full Speed Development! It wasnt just a few imprints, but even the Emperors Seal could be transformed into a set of cultivation available to everyone, a true Red Mythical Magic. The stronger Shen Hao became, the more powerful and functional this Magic became! And it had a very wide range of applications. As long as Shen Hao permitted, it could nearly make use of all his ability types! It even included [Eternal Heaven] for summoning Heroic Spirits! Of course, the difficulty was also great. ... Whether or not one could use the ability, and the effect it had, was closely related to Shen Haos will and the users own abilities. Either Shen Hao would lend his power through the Seal, or the user was outstandingly powerful, or perhaps they had received Shen Haos favor and had a closer connection with him. This time, it feels more like a Divine Art, and a very powerful one at that, Shen Hao sensed the various changes in this new profession-exclusive ability and was quite satisfied. The greatest function of the Emperors Seal was that it allowed all permitted individuals to benefit from his abilities and power! It was feared that after this, learning and using the [Emperors Seal] would become a compulsory course for all of Human Civilization, indeed for the entire Civilization System. Another Red Mythical profession-exclusive ability also did not disappoint Shen Hao. [Emperors Contract] This ability, just like the [Emperors Seal], was also an exclusive rule-based ability of Shen Hao. Anyone could establish a contract with the existence of Shen Hao; the content of the contract was arbitrary, but once it had been witnessed and confirmed by Shen Hao, it then possessed strong regulatory constraints. Violators of the contract, Shen Hao could easily punish. Even those with equal or greater power than Shen Hao! In Shen Haos view, the essence of this abilitys law was more like a causal law. Once a causality was established, it was as if the causal chain was voluntarily bound to oneself. Clearly, this was also a broadly applicable ability and even more so, it showcased Shen Haos authority, deeply engraving his supreme status in everyones hearts. Even, when applied effectively, it had a critical auxiliary effect on the development of the entire Civilization System! Especially in the commercial sector. Even during the trials, if it could spread quickly among the natives, it could exert unique effects. This contract ability can even delve deep into the soul and greatly aid the path of the Beast Tamer, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, deciding to make further improvements. For instance, by opening a grievance channel for people within Human Civilization to prevent the misuse of contract power for deceit and illegal plunder. Or, by establishing some contract templates that could help cultivators enhance their strength. As the level increased, even contracts like Strength Sharing, Injury Sharing could also be established, simply using them in commerce was somewhat wasteful. Let the Analysis Department come up with a detailed plan, Shen Hao momentarily set aside the newly acquired ability. The Red Mythical ability was powerful, but to unleash an even greater effect, it still needed nurturing. Shen Hao then looked towards the equipment. Somewhat disappointingly, the six pieces of random Red Mythical Equipment were quite ordinary; besides having a higher original level than merchandise and treasure chest equipment as trial rewards, they had nothing special. They werent for enhancing strength but for boosting defense, and the only pill furnace wasnt of much use to Shen Haoit was more suitable for Gan Yuan. However, when it came to the exclusive equipment, Shen Hao was mildly expectant. Profession Exclusive Equipment that could choose the category and direction! Shen Hao had long intended to replace the current [Emperors Throne] and [Emperors Scepter]. After all, the Golden Legend level was indeed insufficient for the current Shen Hao. Especially the [Emperors Scepter], its teleportation ability was somewhat underwhelming for Shen Hao now, nowhere near using the Dominator Domain for direct deployment, not to mention, there was also a Red Mythical Warship. Moreover, both pieces of equipment were fast approaching their levels upper limit. If they were not replaced soon, they would quickly become obsolete. Still the same choices as last time, cultivation-assisting, functionality-oriented categorieshmm? Shen Hao looked at the two pieces of equipment that appeared before him. An upgraded version of the [Emperors Throne] showed no issues, but the sought-after scepter had turned into the [Emperors Crown]. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A hat? Shen Hao looked at the adaptable Emperors Crown, and his heart slightly twitched. He wasnt accustomed to wearing hats, but from now on, he would have to. Because the ability of this [Emperors Crown] was indeed very powerful. Besides assisting in cultivation and enhancing deductive abilities, it also served as an external brain that could help the Emperor manage immensely vast information regarding the entire civilization and even the entire Civilization System! Before this, Shen Hao had relied on Fiora to handle it. Things like various reports, developments within the civilization, prayers, and assistance during wars, and even some Chosen One exchanges. But ultimately, it was through an intermediary layer; he had to transmit information to Fiora, let her process it, and then transmit it back to him. But now, this [Emperors Crown] allowed Shen Hao to easily handle such vast information. Even if he were to receive all peoples prayers, he wouldnt find it noise at all. Chapter 372 - 319: Full Speed Development!_2 Chapter 372: Chapter 319: Full Speed Development!_2 This ability, when applied to civilization management, indeed possessed an irreplaceable role. Indeed. Although he hadnt obtained the desired scepter, Shen Hao was still fairly satisfied. Moreover, the Emperors Throne had received a comprehensive upgrade. The Emperors Throne now appeared more grandiose and imposing, even possessing abilities such as teleportation and projection, and, more importantly, as equipment specifically designed to aid in cultivation, it greatly deepened the connection between Shen Hao and all the people of the entire civilization. When people visualized the Emperor, they would visualize the Emperors Throne alongside him. ... The help this provided to Shen Haos cultivation speed was far greater than the previous Golden Legendary Level equipment. With this, all the generous rewards from the Trial were fully obtained. Its time to develop with all our might. Shen Hao took his seat on the new Emperors Throne, donned the Emperors Crown, and sat high in the Palace of the Polestar, his gaze in an instant covering the entire civilization, countless streams of information flowed toward him like a torrent but felt not the slightest overwhelming. This allowed him to control the civilization to an unprecedented extent. Even allowing him to clearly feel every change brought about by each political decree. His own level was also rapidly increasing. Yet he still had his own focuses. First and foremost was the construction of new cities and the execution of immigration policies. The inevitable population explosion within Human Civilization, especially since the Human Clan was relatively scarce compared to other species, accounted for much of his focus over the more than twenty years of idle time, thus, new cities had to be rapidly established, and various new technologies needed to be utilized to comprehensively revamp and upgrade the old cities. On the other hand, there were now six Affiliated Civilizations! The four newly-added Affiliated Civilizations, each had populations of at least one hundred billion, and within such vast numbers, there were naturally many individuals who wanted to join Human Civilization. This necessitated the establishment of a robust system. Ability, Talent, Potential, Loyalty It was no longer the initial desperate need for people, like during the Second Trial, where entire species of survivors were bundled into inclusion, such practices could only become historical, and new immigrants would have to undergo extremely strict scrutiny. Moreover, even once joined, they could not attain the same status as the Primordial Human Race. The treatment they could expect was likely to be about fifty to seventy percent of the original. This was the promise and responsibility Shen Hao, as the Human Emperor, gave to all the Primordial Humans. It was also an essential rule for solidifying the concept of Human Civilization. However, even so, the number of people wanting to join Human Civilization was still immensely vast. The resources of Human Civilization were now so abundant that even the humans themselves were somewhat surprised. With the significant elevation of the Extraordinary Elements Level on the Human Mother Planet, the abundance of resources in the Dream World also experienced a surge, making cultivation much easier than before. The initial restriction of starting official cultivation at age fifteen had even been changed to twelve. In the high concentration of Extraordinary Elements environment, peoples growth rates also accelerated, and by twelve, they were generally capable of reasoning. This significantly advanced the cultivation speed of the new generation. Reaching the Extraordinary Second Stage in middle school was no longer considered a genius. This further sparked a baby boom. In such an age, every child born was a genius. Beyond that, the emergence of the Card Master also caused a stir across the entire civilization, and even the whole Civilization System. For no other reason than that this Extraordinary System allowed for Dual Cultivation! Just needing one Dual Cultivation Card, one could obtain such a secondary profession, and although a Dual Cultivating Card Master might not be as powerful in the realm of Card Masters as those who specialized purely, when you added the Main Profession, it was hard to say who was stronger. For a while, various projects relating to Card Masters were highly sought after. From Extraordinary education to various resources, and to various training institutions. It was only because the Global United Front had extremely strict control over the training and education of the Extraordinary class, otherwise, such fervor could even cause considerable chaos. However, the Global United Front handled it very well. Shen Hao just maintained his observation and did not find it necessary to intervene. He was also fulfilling his dutiesselecting new Emperors Direct for training. Talent, ability, temperament especially temperament. The new generation born in the Trial Era faced a vastly different environment than Shen Haos generation, and he needed to change some of his ideas as times changed. He could not afford to be an old stick-in-the-mud, as at least a large part of the glory and future of Human Civilization was tied to him. Fortunately, Shen Haos mindset was still quite youthful. He did not feel out of touch. Time, amidst the comprehensive high-speed development and change of the entire civilization, passed rapidly. In a blink, it was five and a half years. When there was no need to do anything special, time always flew by. However, after these five and a half years, all the Trial Civilizations had undergone changes. They, along with their Affiliated Civilizations, moved back to that incredibly vast Universe! Couldnt stay in the Native Universe forever? Shen Hao was learning about this hidden rule for the first time, Moreover, the maximum duration of stay is the same as the time participating in the trial. Clearly, this rule needed to be remembered as an experience. Fortunately, over the past five years, Human Civilization had been actively transporting some basic resources. Especially various types of metal minerals. The dispersion of nano-particles required a large amount of basic materials, which definitely could not be drawn from the Mother Planet. After the trial ended, the entire universe was rich in minerals, nearly inexhaustible. But now there were none left. The production of nano-particles had to stop. Remember this point for the future, after the trial ends, focus on the transportation of materials. Shen Hao could only accept this fact. When it comes to the many rules of the Civilization Trial, Human Civilization had no grounds to make any objections. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, a benefit was that in this empty universe with nothing, all those with their own star systems from their Affiliated Civilizations brought their systems along, and their distances from each other were relatively close. At least transportation became much simpler. Now, the Human Mother Planet was no longer as barren as originally; a lot of space was being rented to Affiliated Civilizations. They were not allowed to mine or damage any resources but were allowed to use the many renewable Extraordinary Resources of the Human Mother Planet, such as high concentration Extraordinary Elements, the Dream World, etc., while they were also required to pay rent or compensate through participation in Extraordinary production labor. This greatly improved the productivity of the Extraordinary class of Human Civilization and also deepened the connection with the Affiliated Civilizations. Every day, large numbers of spaceships traveled back and forth within the entire universe. And now, transportation costs could be significantly reduced. In the future, trade relations with Affiliated Civilizations would need to be further intensifiedafter all, without the Native Civilization market, only the Affiliated Civilizations market and Civilization trade market remained. Resources that our Human Civilization cannot internally digest can be further used to enhance the trade economy, Shen Hao conveyed the instruction, especially the Civilization trade market. This instruction actually meant further subsidies to Affiliated Civilizations. Because the productivity within Human Civilization had been developed to the limit. All types of products competitive in the Civilization market were being produced in large quantities. To further expand the trade economy, part of the industry had to be transferred to the Affiliated Civilizations for further production. This process would inevitably bring greater benefits to the Affiliated Civilizations. Actually, this was already part of the development plan originally; but now, due to departure from the Native Universe and return to the empty universe, it had to be carried out ahead of schedule. For all the major Affiliated Civilizations, this was naturally good news. In the past five and a half years, they had profoundly realized the benefits of clinging to Human Civilization; even just a touch brought more help to their development than their own efforts! Chapter 373 - 320: Innate Taoist Body Chapter 373: Chapter 320: Innate Taoist Body Now, due to the sudden return to this vast Universe, Human Civilization had to shift its focus earlier than planned, devoting more effort to cultivating Affiliated Civilizations, a move that was naturally incredibly positive news for them. In reality, Human Civilization had already comprehensively surpassed any Affiliated Civilization in almost every domain. The only area where they were somewhat lacking was population. But the rate of population growth resembled a snowball. At present, after just five and a half short years, the total human population had ballooned to 23 billion. Although the majority were infants and children, 25 years, along with the use of the Accelerated Secret Realm, was enough time for this generation to grow up. According to precise calculations, maintaining the current growth pace, the population of Human Civilization would officially swell to over 80 billion in 25 years, with an estimated 30 billion people over the age of 20 able to join the military. ... This number was already comparable to that of the Great Wilderness Civilization during the previous Trial, and the expected quality of the population was anticipated to far exceed it. The aptitude of the generation born in the Trial Era had reached a point that even Shen Hao found astonishing. And it kept improving each year. In the most recent year, there had even been some appearances of Innate Holy Bodies! At this very moment, Shen Hao was keeping an eye on a newly born infant. At the moment of her birth, the sky over the whole city had changed. Amidst high summer, it snowed heavily, the temperature plummeted, and the temperature in the maternity room especially so; the nurse holding the baby, despite being a Transcendent of over 10 levels, also felt a bone-chilling cold as if she were cradling a thousand-year-old glacial ice! Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, in the next instant, all the temperatures returned to normal. The heavy snow high above quickly melted away, leaving only the nurse and the childs parents hearing a gentle voice whispering in their ears. Take good care of and nurture her, treat everything as normal, and in twelve years, I will send someone to fetch her to become my disciple. Yes, President! The nurse and doctors immediately became excited. This voice was familiar to all of Human Civilization, the Presidents declarations had been played countless times on the internet. The childs parents were no exception; they were excited, overjoyed, yet also looked at their child with complex emotions. Being personally attended to by the President at birth, even indicating the desire to take the child as his disciple, was enough to demonstrate her uniqueness. Though there were some concerns, overall, joy far outweighed worry. In the current Human Civilization, everyone had great confidence in Shen Hao; naturally, they also believed that true powerhouses would be protected by the President. Hence, even though their talented offspring were bound to enter the battlefield, most people still yearned for their children to excel! Being strong was the foundation for survival within the Trial Era, and to be valued by the President was an unparalleled safeguard! Shen Hao continued to carefully observe the child. And from some materials in the marketplace, he found the corresponding Constitution. Nine Yin Sacred Body, a natural top Taoist Body for cultivating Yin Attribute cultivation techniques; at the Extraordinary Fifth Stage, its practically unhindered, and if nurtured well, the chances for the Sixth Stage are much greater than for ordinary geniuses, Shen Hao sighed. This kind of Taoist Body was not just about rapid cultivation. It also denoted tremendous strength. In Shen Haos view, it was still far from a Golden Legendary Talent, but it was nearly equivalent to a Purple Epic Talent. Once advancing to become a Chosen One, and later advancing to possess a Purple Epic Talent, the combined effect of both would likely make her only slightly inferior to those with a Golden Legendary Talent in terms of strength and potential. But after all, how many could there be with Golden Legendary Talent across the entire civilization? Moreover, as long as she had the right character and showed exceptional performance, she would likely advance to become a possessor of Golden Legendary Talent. Regardless, her innate Taoist Body would bring her a tremendous wealth of background. And since such a Taoist Body had appeared in one, it meant there wouldnt be just one. Truly, before this, there had already been several unique Innate Talents appearing continuously, though none were as strong as todays child. And in those worlds that were originally Extraordinary Civilizations before participating in the Trial, similar talents were already being born. This was actually the influence of the Extraordinary Rules. For instance, Ji Tian, the current Emperor of the Great Wilderness Civilization, possessed a similar Talent phenomenon, likely on par with a Blue Elite Level Talent. Shen Hao anticipated with great expectation whether even stronger Innate Talents would emerge in the future. He remained attentive. Time accelerated once more. The matter of the Innate Bodies had imperceptibly become widespread. Over the past few years, as more and more anomalies were demonstrated by newborns, interest on the internet had deepened continuously, with many people initiating discussions. Unique talent bearers, as if they were celebrities, attracted a lot of attention even at a very young age. It was only after Shen Hao issued orders himself, seeking to let these children enjoy an ordinary childhood as much as possible, that some restraint was applied. Chapter 374 - 320: Innate Taoist Body_2 Chapter 374: Chapter 320: Innate Taoist Body_2 But even so, the discussion online remained unabated. Especially when among the newborns of subsidiary civilizations residing on the Human Mother Planet, those who were also born with strong Innate Talents started to appear, it indeed sparked another wave of heated debate. It made many powerhouses from the subsidiary civilizations flock towards the Human Civilization. Everyone tried to find ways to come over. Regarding this phenomenon, the leaders of the various subsidiary civilizations not only did not object but supported it vigorously. They had already resolved to bind the fate of their civilizations completely with Human Civilization, wishing they could integrate fully; the more individuals from their own species joined Human Civilization, the more it favored integration. ... Even though Human Civilization gradually raised its requirements, it could not stave off their fervor. However, this demand, in a certain way, further liberated productivity. Especially after Human Civilization started to include expulsion from civilization as a criminal penalty, it was more so, in the eyes of most citizens of Human Civilization, especially Primordial Humans and their descendants, being expelled from civilization was considered the greatest disgrace, surpassing even death! A sense of superiority inevitably emerged. But under Shen Haos control, and various propaganda efforts, this sense of superiority was transformed as much as possible into a sense of mission and honor. They deserved this status, but, they should also carry the mission and honor that comes with this status! Before anyone realized, another six years had passed. There are still twelve years to go until the next Trial. The population of Human Civilization grew to 430 billion, and the average Extraordinary Level of the population over the age of eighteen reached Level 22. Now, one needed to be Level 31 or above to qualify as a Full-time Soldier, with a total of 1.3 billion meeting this criterion. The rest could only serve as the reserve forces. Besides daily Cultivation and training, they also needed to spend certain time engaged in various Extraordinary productions. Liu Dongqing was one of them. He was in the official military in the last Trial, but now he could only serve as a reserve. Although he was at the High-level third stage, Level 27 Extraordinary Level, he still didnt qualify to join the army during peace development. Apart from daily Cultivation, he also managed a livestock breeding farm with his wife. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The creature they bred was a type of Extraordinary Creature called the Red Flame Sheep. This sheep, discovered in the wild and born from Trial rewards, had an average Extraordinary Level of the third stage when they reached adulthood. Few Elites could even break through to the Fourth Stage. Its wool was an important raw material for Extraordinary weapons, and its flesh could also be used for Alchemy. However, these things are no longer important to Liu Dongqing now. He now focused all his attention on his daughter! Thats right, his daughter, Liu Shuanglian, was the girl whom Shen Hao had paid special attention to six years ago and personally intervened to suppress the anomalies temporarily. Although Shen Hao asked them to educate her normally, knowing the uniqueness of his daughter, he could not help but indulge her slightly. However Liu Dongqing looked at his daughter, her small body curiously watching a giant Red Fire Sheep that stood seven or eight meters tall, engulfed in blazing flames, resembling a Hell Demon, yet her gaze carried a calmness uncharacteristic for her age. Until Liu Shuanglian took a small step forward, the Red Fire Sheep, which was almost Level 30, nearing the Elite Level, took a large step back! As if it were somewhat afraid. She truly is my daughter! Liu Dongqing had seen this scene more than once yet still responded with astonishment. Whats more, he felt immense pride! His daughter was destined to become a genius of the entire civilization! Come here to daddy, my good daughter. He called his daughter over. However, they didnt notice the wisp of clear helplessness in Liu Shuanglians eyes. Nevertheless, she still walked step by step towards her father. Cant hug. Liu Shuanglians tiny hands crossed in front of her, making her already too serene face for her age seem even colder. It made Liu Dongqings heart suddenly crack. The whole person appeared to have turned to gray. The daughter was only six years old and already refusing to let her old father hug her? Never mind your dad. Liu Dongqings wife walked over, smiling, Its your elder brother and second sister who are coming back from their vacation in the Accelerated Secret Realm, theyll be here soon. Liu Shuanglians eyes brightened a bit, and she turned her head towards a direction. Indeed, a small spaceship was swiftly flying towards their ranch. A pair of teenagers, looking seventeen or eighteen years old, flew down from it. These two were twins, and they were only a few years older than Liu Shuanglian by birth, but after turning twelve, due to their outstanding talents, they had entered the Accelerated Secret Realm for cultivation. They returned once a year from the Secret Realm, which only was half a year for their family members. Each time they returned, they had grown a lot! This time, they had outright turned into adults. Mom, Sister, Ive missed you so much! The girl momentarily appeared behind Liu Shuanglian, heedless of the little girls resistance, and hugged her tightly while planting several kisses on her. You only miss your sister and mom, not dad? Liu Dongqing rolled his eyes, feeling that both his daughters were black-hearted. Whats there to miss. The girl said nonchalantly, Dad, didnt you just see us half a month ago? Is that the same? Youve grown so much at once. Liu Dongqing had not cared much initially, but seeing his children taller and more mature, he was somewhat heartbroken, Although the Accelerated Secret Realm is good, it also deprives us of the right to watch our children grow up. Oh, come on, Dad, so many people want to get in but cant. The boy was more carefree, Besides, we come back once a year, and including video recordings, its almost weekly. These six years have been quite fulfilling, and now, my strength is much stronger than yours, dad. Is this Liu Dongqing also sensed something different about his sons aura and after carefully scrutinizing it, took a sharp breath, Level 31? Only six years had passed and he reached Level 31? When the last trial began, the whole civilization didnt even have a Level 31, including the President! That also took a little over six years. And he was still only Level 27! Times have changed. The boy seemed to notice his fathers astonishment and sighed slightly, The cultivation conditions we have now are much better than what you had, Dad. Inside the Accelerated Secret Realm, the geniuses of our entire civilization are gathered. If we werent even at this level, we would have returned halfway through. Moreover, the resources inside increase every year. When sister enters, I suspect she will be much more formidable than us. Your sister is not just more formidable than you two. Liu Dongqing gradually regained his composure and, hearing them mention Liu Shuanglian, was also full of pride, She has to compare with the top geniuses of the entire civilization! Yes, yes, Shuanglian is the most formidable. The boy looked at his sister, who still appeared to be a little girl and had barely changed in six years, with a gaze that mixed envy and complexity. In the Accelerated Secret Realm, he had really felt the immensity of the world. Even with all his might, he could only just manage not to be eliminated, finally qualifying to join the military. However, the Accelerated Secret Realm was not only about cultivating their strength. It also made them, a new generation, clearly understand their mission. And his sister the talent that even the President was keeping an eye on, the weight of the mission and responsibility she carried behind it, was probably beyond his comprehension. Thinking about this, the boys gaze softened even more. Weve come back this time with a two-month holiday, so we can stay with our sister all the time. Tell me, what do you want to play? The boy patted his chest, ready to sacrifice everything for his sister. Chapter 375 - 321: Ten-Year Countdown! Chapter 375: Chapter 321: Ten-Year Countdown! sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Liu Shuanglians tiny eyes held a clear and visible expectation as she spoke out, Can you tell me the story of the President? The President The youth looked at his little sister in surprise, Isnt everything available online? The new generation generally develops faster and stronger than the previous ones. At the age of five or six, they were already proficient in using the internet. If it had been before the Trial Era, each of them would have been considered a genius capable of moving the whole nation, especially Liu Shuanglian as an Innate Taoist Body. Sometimes, even her parents couldnt guess what she was thinking about. Facing her brothers surprise, Liu Shuanglian merely whispered, I want to know some things that not everyone knows, I heard the President also comes to the Accelerated Secret Realm from time to time. Indeed! Ive even seen him once! The youth, rarely seeing his genius sister like this, felt a surge of pride as an older brother, his face beaming with pride, Though the President I saw was probably just an avatar, it was still the President. Ill tell you, the President is very kind ... Liu Dongqing, witnessing this scene, also felt a complex emotion stirring within him. He looked up at the sky, as if trying to see that Supreme being who protected the entire civilization from above. These past ten years of peace, having a complete family, a blissful household; sometimes recalling the wars from over a decade ago felt like a dream. Even if the trials that followed were ruthless, he was increasingly willing to believe in the future of the entire civilization and his own family. Lets go, time to get to work. Liu Dongqing turned to his wife and smiled, After finishing the work, lets continue our Cultivation; even the youngsters are surpassing us now. Okay! Indeed, the generation born during the Trial Era was growing up, starting to make their voices heard, and even becoming new pillars of society. And these people indeed allowed more and more people to see a growing sense of hope. While vigilance and attention to the trials remained high, fear had unknowingly dissipated quite a bit. This was also what Shen Hao was pleased to see. After all, no matter how powerful or brutal the trials, if one didnt gradually adopt an attitude of confronting them as equals, how could they talk about completely overcoming them? With so many advantages accumulated, one couldnt remain full of endless fear like other civilizations. This perhaps was also what the creators of those advantages truly longed to seethe real hope of overcoming the trials! Unnoticed, another three years had passed. Only ten years remained until the next trial began. Just at this time, Human Civilizations trade level suddenly changed. It jumped directly from the Fourth Stage to the Fifth Stage. This meant that, in the evaluation of the Civilization Trial, human civilizations comprehensive strength had reached the level of a Fifth Stage civilization on this day! To be honest, this was a bit earlier than Shen Hao had estimated. However, he also guessed that this judgment must have considered a variety of factors. Just the heritage and the number of strong individuals alone, even if the real technological level hadnt reached the Fifth Stage, reaching comprehensive strength was not surprising. Shen Hao ordered the civilization to prepare for higher stage trade while summarizing the current situation of the entire civilization comprehensively. The entire summary process took three months. Dong Gong reported to Shen Hao: After comprehensive analysis, our entire civilizations independent development level is Level 38, the report began with this summary. The civilization level is inferred based on the Civilization Malls ranking. Level 38, while still in the Fourth Stage, this did not refer to comprehensive strength. Rather, it excluded various influences from the Civilization Trial, even eliminating various inheritances, considering only the civilizations technological development itself. This meant human civilization essentially had the capability to independently produce all goods of Level 38 quality, including but not limited to Golden Legendary! This represented human civilizations mastery over all technologies of this level! We have already accomplished autonomous production of most Golden Legendary goods in the Fourth Stage across four paths, where the Cultivation Path is still the strongest overall, followed by technology; Card Masters progressed rapidly, closely following technology. Although magic generally lagged behind, in some domains presided over by the Magic Goddess Lithia, it also showed exceptionally outstanding performance Accompanying the report were very detailed data. It meticulously listed the main domains conquered in each path. Indeed, each had its own impressive performances. Especially the Cultivation Path. Not only was its overall strength the strongest, its comprehensive technical domain was also very powerful. For instance, the Sword Immortal. Thanks to the immense popularity of Liu Ruoxi and the strength of this assertive Path, countless individuals pursued the Sword Immortal Path, taking the Sword Dao to an extremely high level. Just a few months ago, presided over by Liu Ruoxi, dozens of powerful Sword Immortals who had reached the Fifth Stage collectively participated and created a swordsmanship that could be rated as Red Mythical! While its level was only around 39, the Red Mythical quality was evident. This was completely independently created by the elite of human civilization, not something obtained from the mall! Chapter 376 - 321: Ten Year Countdown!_2 Chapter 376: Chapter 321: Ten Year Countdown!_2 ` Behind this school of swordsmanship lies a plethora of various Sword Techniques, with levels of Golden Legendary, and the resulting Sword Arrays and treasure swords are dazzling to behold. It has indeed become one of the important branches on the Cultivation Path within civilization. Remember, it is just one of them! Talisman Dao, Alchemy Dao, Array Path each has its own accomplishments. It can be said that the entire Cultivation Path, up to the Fifth Stage, has been thoroughly understood. The Analysis Department has even conservatively classified this part of autonomous levels as Level 38, although in reality, this is an underestimation. ... In some areas, they have reached Level 40 and are striving towards the Fifth Stage. Given that there is already a significant number of Fifth Stage Transcendents, this shouldnt take too long, especially since Civilization Mall Level has just reached Level 41, which is more than enough for Human Civilization to completely assimilate most of the technologies of Level 41 before the next Trial. And not just the Cultivation Path. The development of the technological path is also gratifying. In the realm of spaceships alone, Human Civilization is now capable of mass-producing Level 38 Golden Legendary Warships! Even if the productivity is not yet inflated, this is still an astonishing achievement. Not to mention that in the field of civilization trade, there are not many civilizations that can sell Golden Legendary Warships on a large scale. Most of the civilizations still in the Fourth Stage rely on VIP stores or Trial rewards to have a chance of obtaining them. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0?0. This has allowed Human Civilization to gain a large number of points through civilization trade. However, now entering the Fifth Stage of civilization trade market, a cursory glance shows that competition has clearly moved up a notch, with a massive amount of high-quality goods being listed at very favorable prices. On one hand, this gives Human Civilization a chance to purchase goods exceeding Level 41, and on the other hand, income from civilization trade will face great pressure. Yet, this is also an inevitable trend that will further stimulate the growth speed of Human Civilization. Shen Hao continued to read the report. Regarding the strength of Transcendents, the current performance of Human Civilization has indeed surpassed the Fourth Stage by a large margin, boasting 3,762 Fifth Stage Transcendents, 1.7 billion Fourth Stage, and an average level of twenty-four among the entire civilizations population over twenty years old The development in the strength of Transcendents was even better than Shen Hao had anticipated. Actually, the current Civilization Mall Level is somewhat underestimated. Only Level 41. But the Extraordinary Elements on the Mother Planet of Human Civilization are Level 48! In Heavenly Realm, the Extraordinary Elements have reached Level 51! This means that after the Chosen Ones reach Level 41, although they will face a scarcity of high-level resources and Cultivation inheritances, they still have the opportunity to continue advancing on their own under the Extraordinary Element Level, albeit much slower. Yet, even so, these fifteen years have witnessed the birth of over three thousand Fifth Stage Transcendents, and the highest level reached, aside from Shen Hao, is already Level 43! Even using the high-level Extraordinary Elements of the Heavenly Realm, this level is enough to demonstrate their potential. After all, the higher the level, the harder it is to improve. Only with resources of higher levels and quality can one maintain the speed of progression. However, upon reaching this part of the report, Shen Hao slightly narrowed his eyes. Benefiting from the vast Civilization System and the development of civilization grassroots strength, my level has reached Level 46, surpassing everyone by a margin, he pondered, From a high vantage point, with studies on the initial stages of the three Extraordinary Paths in the Fifth Stage, it is possible to conduct systematic teaching and purchase some high-level Cultivation resources from the new phase of civilization trade, which would be sufficient to trigger a comprehensive explosion in the number of Fifth Stage Transcendents. Over three thousand may seem like a lot, but compared to the 1.7 billion Fourth Stage Transcendents, its still too few. Clearly, this is a hurdle for the current Human Civilization. Human Civilizations current technology, foundation, and resources are experiencing exponential growth in the Fourth Stage. Especially resources! Elixirs assisting in Cultivation at the Level 38 Golden Legendary have reached the point of batch production, or otherwise, where would these whopping 1.7 billion powerhouses come from. ` However, by the Fifth Stage, there indeed exists a threshold. The main reason is that the Civilization Mall Level reaches only Level 41. Fortunately, now that weve entered a new civilization trade market, this deficiency can be greatly compensated for. Its just that the civilization trade does not allow direct trade in knowledge and inheritance, otherwise it would be even simpler. Shen Hao pondered as he continued to read on. When his gaze landed on the data of the new generation, his slightly furrowed brows also relaxed. This new generation undoubtedly manifested the solid and profound foundational strength of our civilization. Indeed, a considerable number of geniuses have emerged. Among them, the number of those with top Taoist Bodies has already exceeded two thousand! The number is still on the rise. This is related to the continuous growth of the human population, as well as the improvement in the parents'' Levels and Talents. Given this trend, it is really possible that someone with the Golden Legendary Innate Talent will emerge! These geniuses will later grow into the most top-tier Chosen Ones! Besides those who are born geniuses, the overall average of the new generation is also significantly better than the previous one, with strong average Talents. The number of geniuses reaching the Fourth Stage within a few short years is increasing every year! Some of them are keeping up through hard work and opportunities, and a healthy and striving atmosphere has been successfully fostered among the new generation. After pondering for a moment, Shen Hao felt that he should add another layer of encouragement for them. List the geniuses under the age of thirty in different Levels, Shen Hao instructed, For example, the top few can receive the title of Civilizations Son, followed by Civilization Genius, Civilization True Inheritance, Civilization Elite, and so on, with different treatment to encourage healthy competition among the new generation It is only natural for young people to be competitive. Faced with the pressure of the Civilization Trial, healthy competition can certainly be encouraged. This system, combined with rewards and publicity, will definitely make the new generation work even harder. Moreover, it only applies to those under thirty years old. Once the Civilization Trial begins, it will be based on the contribution made to civilization. Shen Hao continued to look at the content of the report. Apart from a few main points, there were others, such as the situation of various industries, and even the development of each Affiliated Civilization, changes in the social environment, and so on. It must be said that after reading the civilization summary at the ten-year countdown, Shen Hao actually felt a considerable sense of expectation for the trial in ten years! As long as we are well-prepared, as long as our civilization is strong enough, the Trial? It is also an opportunity! Meanwhile, as the related orders were passed down, as expected, there was a significant stir throughout the civilization. Especially concerning the Genius Leveling. Previously, the geniuses of the new generation were already a key focus of the entire civilization, even the entire Civilization System. Some conspicuously talented geniuses already had significant popularity, even boasting fans who would compare and argue among themselves. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now that there was an official ranking, it naturally sparked even further attention and sensation among the people. Everyone knew that these geniuses would grow up to be the guardians of the entire civilization, bearing the responsibility of defending civilization alongside the President during the Civilization Trial. They were already exceedingly easy to garner popularity. Now with a comparison added into the mix, it was sure to ignite peoples passions even more. Especially those geniuses with top Innate Taoist Bodies, to some extent, they had competitive thoughts towards each other. Latter on, even the Affiliated Civilizations wanted to join in. Although most of the geniuses chose to join Human Civilization, there were still some top-tier geniuses who loved their hometowns and did not wish to join Human Civilization. They too wanted to compete for fame and resources. Chapter 377 - 322: Never Let Down the Presidents Expectations! Chapter 377: Chapter 322: Never Let Down the Presidents Expectations! For these geniuses from Affiliated Civilizations, Shen Hao had no hesitation in allowing them to join. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, during the rest period, the whole of Human Civilization needed a certain pressure to remind everyone, especially the new generation who had not yet experienced Trials, that peace had not truly arrived, and the cruel Trials still loomed over all. Fighters like them, who could enjoy such status, owed it all to the Trials! The effect was very significant. Which young person doesnt want to be the center of attention? Not to mention, the resources provided were indeed extremely abundant. The current Human Civilization, at the Fourth Stage, was not lacking rare resources. With the technological advancements and the worlds abundant resources, including the harvest from the Dream World, even Golden Legendary resources could be obtained in bulk, fulfilling the needs of many geniuses and elites. ... But what about the Red Mythical level? What if its the Red Mythical of the Fifth Stage? When the numerous rewards offered by Shen Hao were announced, the whole world was shaken once again, and everyone felt his expectations and support for the new generation! The related impact gradually penetrated into the populace. Finally, after another three years, the moment arrived for the first generation of Top Innate Taoist Bodies to enter the path of Cultivation, and the competition of the new generation reached a new pinnacle! This year, there are twenty-three Top Taoist Bodies! someone posted online, This girl named Liu Shuanglian is the first Top Taoist Body. Even the President was alarmed by her, and he personally suppressed the power she was born with, agreeing to take her as a Disciple after she turns twelve! Everybody knows this news, tell us something we dont. Dont rush; Ive got a big scoop. Reliable information indicates that even the Presidents Disciples will join the new generations competition. All twenty-three will enter the same school, and the President will descend in an incarnation to personally preside over it, becoming the principal of this school! Good heavens! What other school could compare! No kidding, but the President also said that this school exists only in name; it doesnt really exist. All students still actually belong to their own major schools, except the top geniuses will get additional training from this school. So its pretty much like a training class? Exactly, just like a training class! Shh! A training class by the President, thats supremely awesome! Im just curious, whats the identity of the poster, to know so clearly even what the President has said. My identity? Of course, Ill keep it a secret! At that moment in the Palace of the Polestar, Shen Hao looked somewhat speechlessly at Little Kong below, hugging a personal terminal, tapping away on the keyboard with its five little paws. Although this Sky Splitter Beast was just a Golden Legendary Pet Beast, as Shen Haos first Pet Beast and having stayed in his embrace for a long time, it had become the most intimately connected beast to Shen Hao. Most of the other Pet Beasts were with the Beast Tamer incarnation, only this one stayed by the side of Shen Haos true body for a long time. But recently, it seemed to be getting a bit mischievous. Fond of joining in the hubbub. Alright. Shen Hao stretched out his hand and summoned Little Kong back into his arms, who was still tapping away and leaking information, Instead of joining in the buzz online, its better to watch their performance in person. This generation should be the backbone in the Trials seven years from now. His gaze was already cast down. By this time, Liu Shuanglian was already twelve years old. Her Talent naturally qualified her to enter the Accelerated Secret Realm. The current Accelerated Secret Realm had become a camp for prodigies within Human Civilization, where nearly all geniuses would join at the age of twelve, staying until their strength reached the Fourth Stage, which is Level 31, and then leaving to enter the Heavenly Realm. After all, the Accelerated Secret Realm and the Heavenly Realm couldnt exist together; once reaching Level 31, the advantage brought about by time was outweighed by the advantages of the Heavenly Realm, which had Transcendent Elements of Level 51. Besides, upon reaching Level 31, it was time to undertake military training, which also involved participation from other Secret Realms. Especially the Dream Realm and Illusion Secret Realm. Yes, even the Dream Realm was excluded from the Accelerated Secret Realm. At that moment, Liu Shuanglian arrived at her school and was received personally by the principal of the school. At twelve, she appeared quite tall, and her youthful face carried a serene demeanoran effect of her Talentas those with such a Taoist Body often had steady emotions and were not easily agitated. You have the strongest Talent in the twenty years since Linjiang School was established. The principal of Linjiang School, a woman appearing in her thirties named Yi Xiaojing, emanated a very gentle aura with a few Magic Treasures indicating her chosen Extraordinary Path. However, the words she said to Liu Shuanglian were rather sharp. But I must remind you, Talent does not equate to strength, nor does it mean status; in the Trial Era, the only thing that can grant status is merit! Yi Xiaojing, as she sized up the famous genius, continued, These are not my words, but something the President himself has said. Chapter 378 - 322: Ill Never Let the President Down!_2 Chapter 378: Chapter 322: Ill Never Let the President Down!_2 After the word President had fallen, Liu Shuanglians demeanor finally changed subtly. She became several degrees more serious. I believe you also know that the President has founded another school. The best among us will be allowed, in addition to our studies, to attend that school for further education. I believe the President wont appreciate arrogant individuals, particularly when you only have Talent and enjoy privileges but havent made any actual contributions to civilization, Yi Xiaojing had figured out how to educate this young genius. Indeed, just like most geniuses. The best way to file down that excess pride and clarify ones self was to mention the President. After all, even in terms of Talent, the President far surpassed these so-called geniuses. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ... When it comes to accomplishments and status, there is simply no comparison. If someone even cares about the President, then their character is truly problematic, and those who are too arrogant, too boastful, no matter how high their Talent, are more detrimental than beneficial to civilization. After all, even the President has repeatedly emphasized the importance of the civilization as a whole. The Civilization Trial is by no means something that can be saved by just one person. When can I go? Liu Shuanglian finally asked her first question. No need to rush, Yi Xiaojing smiled, Firstly, you need to start your Cultivation and lay a solid foundation. Then there will be an internal selection within our school. Although no one in our school has Talent stronger than yours, some people still pose a threat to you if you work hard, such asSong Haoran, he is General Song Chengs most talented child right now. Hearing the name Song Cheng, Liu Shuanglian was slightly startled. She was thoroughly familiar with all the public deeds of the President, including some rumors, and naturally knew the notoriety of General Song Cheng. One of the Presidents first direct subordinates, the pioneer of the Magic Battery path, he made conspicuous military achievements in the last Trial and his Talent was promoted to Golden Legendary after the last Trial, almost at the pinnacle of the Human Civilization Chosen Ones. The resources his son had access to were imaginable. Song Haorans Innate Talent is not as strong as yours, but it is still formidable. More importantly, General Song Cheng used his own Trial rewards to grant him a very nice Purple Epic Talent called [Divine Shooter], Yi Xiaojing seemed to intentionally add pressure on Liu Shuanglian, Youve gained the status of Chosen One by your own Talent, but its merely White, right? Liu Shuanglian pursed her lips, her expression noticeably more serious. For the past twelve years, everyone around her had pinned high hopes on her, telling her she had the strongest Talent in the entire Human Civilization, even acknowledged by the President, and that she would have the opportunity to become a significant aide to the President and one of the strongest beings in the entire civilization! These voices constantly emphasized her uniqueness, and the isolation brought by her Talent also increased her inner loneliness. Her near fanatical pursuit of the President also stemmed from this feeling of solitude. But on the first day of entering the Accelerated Secret Realm and starting Cultivation, Liu Shuanglian suddenly realized that in the expanse of Human Civilization, she was no longer so unique. Not to mention the school managed by the President, but even within the confines of this very school, there were peers who could rival her? The child of General Song Cheng I will prove to the President Liu Shuanglian spoke out, his expectations of me will not be disappointed. Indeed, for the first time a flame seemed to ignite in Liu Shuanglians heart. Good! Yi Xiaojing exclaimed heartily, Starting today, you are no longer children, but reserved warriors, everything is for civilization! For the future! Unnoticed by both of them, Shen Hao was watching this scene. In fact, not just here. In the entire Accelerated Secret Realm, all schools were inspiring this new class of students in various ways. At this moment, their identities indeed underwent a transformation. The carefree days of childhood were over. What followed was the time for them to reveal themselves and to strive for their own futures, for their missions. Song Chengs child has reached the time to become a warrior, Shen Hao also paid attention to Song Chengs son. In fact, this wasnt Song Chengs eldest son. Right after the end of the second Trial, Song Cheng had married a woman he met during the Trials, who was also a Chosen One. Her strength wasnt on par with Song Chengs, but she was still powerful. However, the previous children all had rather average Talents. But this one was indeed not bad, also possessing an innate special Constitution, and he was on the Magic side, which should be somewhat related to Song Chengs innate Talent and strength. Additionally, Song Cheng, in the previous Trial, had also obtained the Chosen One slot and the promotion slot for Purple Epic Talent from the personal Chosen One rewards. After applying and receiving permission from Shen Hao, he had given the slot to his own child. In a sense, this child could also be considered one of Human Civilizations strongest second generations. Now was precisely the 30th year of the Trial Era. The social hierarchy of the previous era had basically been shattered, yet by now, a new social hierarchy had also largely taken shape. Almost all of the upper echelon of society consisted of powerful individuals, including Chosen Ones or Transcendents with outstanding achievements, and their children, from birth, enjoyed a higher status and better treatment, creating a clear advantage over the children of the general populace. Some expressed concern over this situation. However, Shen Hao believed that as long as the channels for upward mobility remained broad, and as long as these privileged second generations did not oppress the common people, then this advantage was their due. Guarding civilization was also about protecting ones smaller home. The two were not in conflict. Even Shen Hao himself had initially stood up for the sake of his family, and when given extra precious opportunities, he too first thought of his family. Only by making everyone understand that their efforts would benefit their own families, their own children, would they be more firmly committed to devoting their efforts, even their lives, for the entirety of civilization! Whats more important, Shen Hao, seated in the heavens, was able to maintain good measure of it all. Some peoples children, clearly lacking Talent, insist on pushing them in, Shen Hao swept his gaze around, then directly issued an order to Dong Gong, Tell them, if they are capable, they should exchange military achievements for resources to elevate the Talents of their offspring; otherwise, clear them all out! Yes! Dong Gongs heart became solemn, now understanding the Presidents benchmarks. With this information, things became much easier. Not all children of the strong possessed Talent, and not all military achievements of the strong were sufficient to lift their childrens Talent to such levels. But now that the standards were known, it is believed that for the sake of their childrens futures, they would try even harder in the next Trial. And so, under much scrutiny, this closely observed cohort began their Cultivation in the Accelerated Secret Realm. This was also the first cohort trained since Shen Hao called the training session. Though his training school had no name, various opinions had begun to emerge on the internet. Some called it Holy Land, others named it Royal Academy, and there were those who felt it should be called Civilization Supreme Academy But regardless of the name, the significance of this training school was destined to impact the entire civilization. Just as with the Presidents direct subordinates before them, those who emerged from here would hold the highest positions within the entire civilization and, likewise, would bear the heaviest responsibility for guarding civilization! And the first lesson came half a year after this new cohort started their Cultivation upon enrollment. Half a year within the Accelerated Secret Realm, naturally. A total of one hundred seventy-two individuals arrived at a floating mountain within the Accelerated Secret Realm, filled with excitement. Chapter 379 - 323: The Trial Begins! Chapter 379: Chapter 323: The Trial Begins! Although their cultivation journey had lasted only a mere half year, this group of individuals had already become the finest geniuses of Human Civilization, each one a Chosen One. Their innate Talent was evident, and every single one of them possessed considerable strength. Even Liu Shuanglian, who boasted the current Top Taoist Body, did not rank first in Level but barely made it into the top ten. The person with the strongest Level was a young man from the common folk, named Lu Zhan. He, too, was someone that Shen Hao paid close attention to. In terms of Talent, he might not be the strongest, but his perception and effort ranked among the best. His Talent was a Blue Masterpiece, and in just half a year, he had already reached Level 13 and undergone class change. More importantly, his temperament appeared to be quite mature. ... Even though he held the highest Level and temporarily stood first in strength, he did not carry an air of arrogance. Standing down there at this moment, he got along well with a few friends beside him, his face showing a faint excitement, evidently looking forward to meeting the President with great anticipation. Shen Hao had not particularly promoted his own status within Human Civilization, but in the Trial Era, he himself was an indispensable core of Human Civilization. In such an era, anyone knowledgeable about history would understand the significance he held for the entire civilization. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The next moment, a figure that was an incarnation of Shen Hao quietly appeared before everyone. For a time, no one even realized it. Not until someone let out the first cry of astonishment, that a wave of somewhat naive gazes began to turn towards Shen Hao, each one filled with intense excitement, causing even some commotion at the scene. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.?0 President! Weve seen Your Majesty! Long live the President! Within Human Civilization, there were various titles for Shen Hao, some called him President, and others referred to him as Emperor, Your Majesty, Savior, and even True God However, the meaning they conveyed was more or less the same. Shen Hao looked at this group of children without revealing too much authority; instead, he wore a gentle smile. Alright, quiet down a bit. As soon as his voice fell, the scene instantly fell silent. Those who initially intended to speak found themselves unable to make any sound. You all are the most talented individuals of the new generation in our Human Civilization. Talent alone represents potential, not the future. The first thing to temper is character. To remain unflustered even when faced with a mountain crumbling before you is just the most basic requirement. Otherwise, how will you face trials that seem utterly hopeless? Shen Hao was very serious about cultivating this group of children. He did not plan to just show up, say a few perfunctory words, and consider his duty done. Instead, he truly held expectations for these children and felt a sense of closeness to them. Indeed, seeing Shen Hao, a figure standing in the heavens, guarding the entire civilization like a legend, appear before them, and so amiable at that, the children became even more excited. But in front of the power of Shen Haos presence, which seemed to follow the command of his will, they were unable to utter any sound. Some quickly controlled their emotions, and afterwards, they found they could speak again. Lu Zhan was among them, already known for his mature temperament, and Liu Shuanglian, with her detached nature, also recovered quickly. The gap actually began to show from that very moment. Shen Haos expression turned slightly more serious as he continued, I want to tell you in advance that I wont force your cultivation. Instead, I will present various conditions. Those who can meet them shall stay; those who cannot, will be eliminated. Those who are eliminated might still have opportunities, but will inevitably fall behind Although he was hopeful, Shen Hao was in no mood to coddle them as he was preparing them for brutal trials. The training started right away, even before everyone had managed to compose themselves. The first challenge was to cast them into the Illusion Secret Realm to partake in a war simulation. Moreover, it was a simulation of the first Trial, known as the greatest meat grinder in history, the battle of the mountain ranges. The cruelty of that war, the panic of Human Civilization at that time, was a massive shock to those children who had lived in peaceful times and only knew the past from books and records. At the same time, it also dispelled any contempt they might have had for the trials. One could only say that in the Extraordinary Era, there were always better ways to cultivate a new generation. Environment, resources, competition Shen Hao was completely confident in cultivating some true geniuses! The next Trial is in only seven years. Shen Hao multitasked, focusing on his own cultivation, paying attention to the development of the entire civilization, and still spared some effort on nurturing this new generation with top-tier Talent. Facing the upcoming Trial, he had even greater confidence. Time raced by during full and busy days. The much-anticipated Battle of the Geniuses also gradually yielded results. Just after six years inside the Accelerated Secret Realm, which was only three months in the outside world, the first batch of Sons of Civilization officially appeared before everyone. There were only five in total! This was a deliberate choice by Shen Hao to keep this status significant. Talent, strength, and temperament, all were exceptionally good, even far surpassing the first batch of top-tier powerhouses of Human Civilization on the surface. Even Liu Shuanglian didnt manage to secure this status and was only at the second tier. Although this was also an excellent rank, it was obvious that as the first person with a Top Taoist Body born within Human Civilization, Liu Shuanglian was holding back her frustration and striving even harder. Chapter 380 - 323: The Trial Begins!_2 Chapter 380: Chapter 323: The Trial Begins!_2 However, at this moment, these five individuals appeared in Lingxiao Palace alone, meeting Shen Haos true form for the first time. But it was different from six years ago. The expressions of the five were very composed; they showed respect to Shen Hao while their minds remained calm. Among you, some chase personal strength, others excel in commanding troops suitable for the military, and some are suitable for teamwork Shen Hao looked at the top geniuses he had personally nurtured, also feeling a sense of fulfillment, However, in front of the Trial, achievements are the only proof of oneself. In the remaining seven years, prepare in your ways, and after seven years, let me witness your future. Yes! The five responded in unison. Each one of them harbored expectations for the Trial. ... It might become a crisis for civilization, but also, it was the stage for them to realize their self-worth! It was not just them; other geniuses had received similar messages. Even, the entire Legion and the whole civilization. Though only seven years were left, to everyone, the new Trial was steadily approaching. Some were anxious, others were exhilarated Subsequently, Shen Hao proceeded with the cultivation of the next group according to the current sessions procedure, continuously refining the method based on their performances. Every three months, a session would temporarily select only five Civilizations Sons, allowing over a hundred more by the time of the Trial. According to Shen Haos estimates, they could all reach the Fifth Stage, catching up to the top levels of civilizations strength. Of course, Shen Hao did not only focus on the new generation. The cultivation of the entire civilization was of utmost importance. With the unfolding of trade at the new civilization level, the number and power of the top elites within the civilization had indeed entered a stage of explosive growth. The number of elites at the Fifth Stage had already surpassed ten thousand, and the number growing each day was continuously increasing. And the pioneers who first reached the Fifth Stage were accelerating their level advancement even faster. Even Shen Hao himself was firmly advancing toward the peak of the Fifth Stage. His several incarnations had arrived at Level 49 already. Whether he could break through to the Sixth Stage before the Trial began was uncertain for Shen Hao; resources were indeed lacking at this stage. The only thing he could rely on were the Extraordinary Elements in the Heavenly Realm, which had barely reached Level 51. However, reaching this stage before the Trial was guaranteed. Even if he couldnt break through, upon entering the new Trial, breakthrough would happen right then. Such strength, compared to the start of the previous Trial, was undoubtedly many times stronger. The overall strength of the entire civilization was also developing rapidly. The number of the official military that had reached the Fourth Stage had already exceeded fifty billion. It wouldnt be a problem to reach a hundred billion before the Trial began. Including the reserve forces, the entire civilizations Legion numbers could reach three hundred billion, and the total population of the civilization was also higher than expected, definitely breaking a trillion before the Trial. Including affiliated civilizations, reaching a total population of ten trillion was easily achievable. Easily, a vast Legion of two hundred billion could be assembled. Also, equipped with various types of equipment, various resources Based on previous experience, matching should have started right after the last Trial ended Even if we much improve our civilizations potential, these extra twenty years of development time will still bring about a revolutionary change to the whole civilization. Unless the next Trial directly takes him to the battlefield of the Seventh Stage, Shen Hao remains fully confident. Finally, it was the moment of the three-year countdown! It was at this time that Shen Hao issued the command within the civilization to transition toward the Trial phase. The current assets within the civilization were extremely vast, especially after including the entire civilization system, making it not so easy to switch from a mode of full-fledged development to trial mode. Fortunately, there was ample time, and three years were enough to complete the transformation of the entire civilization system. A large number of the latest weapons and resources began to be produced at an accelerated rate, city defense facilities underwent final inspections and enhancements, and war propaganda was spread among all the citizens, along with drills for handling special situations, even including exercises to preserve the lifeline in extreme situations, which were conducted several times. These drills were not only for thorough preparation but also for mobilizing the entire civilizations emotions and bringing about a mental readiness. Twenty-five years of peaceful development was ultimately the longest period after the civilization entered the Civilization Era. Many issues were exposed, more or less. Perhaps under Shen Haos suppression, these issues werent severe, but when the trials began, all problems needed to be eliminated as much as possible. The current state of Human Civilization was extremely vast and powerful; however, these were not reasons to be careless in the face of a trial. In this series of preparations, the time for the trial was gradually approaching. By the last year, even during the Spring Festival period, the entire civilization was enveloped in a pre-war somber atmosphere, with countdowns displayed in every corner of the civilization, and many reserve soldiers began to significantly reduce their affectionate time with their families, focusing a great deal of energy on training and cultivation, preparing to be deployed at any moment. In the final three months, Shen Hao delivered an important speech, the content of which was a simple pre-war inspiration. However, it was not just addressed to the soldiers, but to the entire civilization system. All people, including those of Affiliated Civilizations, were waiting for the final moment to arrive. Finally, the countdown reached the final moment! All the warriors were already wearing their war armor and equipped with weapons, and all the citizens, including children in schools, were prepared for emergencies. Even the workers who were still producing in factories had all temporarily stopped, anxiously awaiting the arrival of the new trial. Even though there had been peace for twenty-five years, everyone understood that winning the trial was the only way to secure continued peace! Finally, the time arrived. In a particular instant, Shen Hao vividly felt that the entire civilization, including the extremely distant spaceships and bases around the Mother Planet and even the nano-particles drifting far away, were all enveloped together at that moment, along with the Mother Planet, appearing in a new location. It was in this moment that Shen Haos eyes momentarily narrowed. The stars are gone. He looked up at the sky beyond. Those stars seemed to exist, but in his perception, each one was only a projection, only the moon brought by the civilization and the massive Death Star Fortress were real, yet their positions had changed, moving closer to the Mother Planet, so much so that they were directly within the Mother Planets atmosphere! It was as if an invisible dome had compressed the entire Mother Planet along with all things of Human Civilization within it! Moreover, all other planets had disappeared! At least not within this dome! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This turn of events was somewhat beyond the original expectations; before this, many people thought the new trial would be a more powerful universe. But now, it had turned into a dome? No. Shen Hao squinted his eyes, It cant just be a dome. This was easy to guess; not to mention Affiliated Civilizations, the Chosen Ones panel already showed a civilization ranking! Still nine! Clearly, outside this dome, there must be other domes, and most likely, each dome was enveloping a planet! This isnt a Cosmic Type world, but a Bubble type! Shen Hao concluded with certainty. He felt deeper and found no change in the Extraordinary Elements, but clearly, there were new transcendental laws engulfing the Human Mother Planet! Chapter 381 - 324: Fierce Start Chapter 381: Chapter 324: Fierce Start This feeling was far more intense than during the previous trial. After all, in the last trial, the Extraordinary Rules were primarily concentrated in Dimension Space, and the rules at the material world level were not prominent, not to mention that at that time, Shen Hao was not as strong as he is now, and his ability to sense the Extraordinary Rules was rather rudimentary. But this time, just as he began to delve into the Extraordinary Laws of this world, he was immediately shaken by the grandeur and complexity he sensed. Moreover, he felt the ferocious, eerie, and cruel aspects within these Extraordinary Laws! Without further contact, it was as though he already knew the content of this trial! It wasnt like this from the start, its more like a problem has arisen in the natural evolution process of the Cosmic Laws, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, delving deeper into his understanding while muttering to himself, The Extraordinary Law itself is just a rule, just like the physical rules on the material level, but for civilization and living beings, the distinction between good and evil is clear sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ... His gaze suddenly turned to the Great Sun in the sky! This was no longer the original Great Sun. Coming to this world, it seemed that only the planets existed, and this Great Sun was just a projection like those stars, but in Shen Haos eyes, it was still the aggregation of all positive Extraordinary Rules! Massive, vast, full of vitality, greatly beneficial to living beings. However There are day and night, Yin and Yang; the Great Sun will not be visible at all times. Shen Hao could almost see what disasters and omens would appear when the Great Sun set and night fell! And according to his calculations, although it was just sunrise at this moment, it was only fourteen to fifteen hours away from the next sunset! We must prepare for the night! Shen Haos expression and emotions showed no change, but his pace suddenly became more urgent. The next moment, all the key figures appeared atop Lingxiao Palace, and moreover, they had put on serious expressions. Seeing his expression, everyones heart tightened. They all knew that the Presidents demeanor was displayed for them to see. It indicated that this trial might not go well. The crisis will reveal itself after the night, Shen Hao quickly briefed on the situation he observed, Its a crisis on the level of rules, extremely high-level. The Guardian Temple might be able to mitigate it, but definitely cannot completely fend it off or hide it. Just from what I have observed now, the crisis includes Life Transformation, Heavenly Demon Self-generation, Heart Pollution. Theres no need to mention deeper levelsimmediately initiate the second highest level of prevention! Yes! The meeting continued, but the orders had already been conveyed. The alarm sounded at that moment, notifying all cities! Long before the countdown ended, most people, already uneasy, were waiting for the new trial to begin, and now they finally received the highest-level warning from the President, the content of which made most peoples faces change drastically! Second-highest level prevention! This meant that the trial crisis would directly threaten everyone on the Mother Planet, not just the military, and that the threat would come directly from those nearby! Compared to the first and second trials. It might be monsters suddenly appearing, or perhaps, it would be a familiar friend or even a family member nearby! Im going to the Patrol Team, Liu Shuanglians father, Liu Dongqing, stood up directly, took out all the defensive measures from home, especially a talisman engraved with the Emperors Seal, and handed them all to his wife, Take care of dad and mom. Remember, unless you receive clear notification, do not leave the house. After our daughters preparations, our homes security is no weaker than a top-grade shelter! Husband Liu Dongqings wife trembled slightly, visibly nervous. What is there to be afraid of, weve come through the previous two trials, and now were not powerless mortals. Liu Dongqing tried to reassure her with a light tone. Im worried about you Liu Dongqings wife was indeed nervous about Liu Dongqings safety. After so many years of cultivation, Liu Dongqing had reached the Fourth Stage and under normal circumstances, should have joined the official military. However, his several children all possessed exceptional talents, and all serving in the military would bring him benefits. One of these was the ability to remain in the relatively safe rear areas with Fourth Stage strength. But under the rules of the second-highest level of prevention, it was entirely different! This meant that the rear was no longer safe, and those with his level of ability had to join the Patrol Team, to guard the entire area under unified management, rather than looking after their own little home independently. Dont worry about me, Liu Dongqing now truly managed to calm his mood, even showing a confident smile, My strength may not count for much in the official military, but in the Patrol Team, its a strong asset, and besides, the official military is also entering the city to station! Im leaving, dont worry! Indeed, he had already felt the presence of strong auras continuously emerging in various areas of the city. That was the official military! Before the trial began, they had already been stationed in the military camps on the outskirts of the cities, and the spaceships were ready, able to go directly to the main battlefield or retreat to the city to guard it. Chapter 382 - 324: Intense Start_2 Chapter 382: Chapter 324: Intense Start_2 At the moment, it was clear that the city was being defended, while simultaneously announcing ones presence to the entire city to soothe emotions. Liu Dongqing immediately left his home. Riding a spaceship, he headed to the regional Patrol Team. During the journey, he already saw many fellow travelers. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Simultaneously, the latest information came through his personal terminal. Rules of the Night? Liu Dongqing looked at the content of the intelligence, somewhat astonished. ... As the Great Sun set and night fell, the entire worlds Extraordinary Laws would be reversed! Strange, Heart Demons, Heavenly Demons, even monsters Well then, I thought it was something else, Liu Dongqing breathed a sigh of relief at this point. Indeed, these things might be objects of despair and fear for mortals, but they were not mortals; it could be said that aside from children under twelve, there were hardly any mortals in the entirety of Human Civilization. Moreover, the entire city was filled with Great Formations; every building was fortified with many layers of protection. According to previous perceptions, calling it Immortal City was hardly an exaggeration! Merely Demons and monsters devoid of their aura of mystery were left with just one descriptionenemies! If one appears, kill one; if a group appears, kill the group; even if its a Night Parade of Hundred Demons, I have experienced it before, annihilate them all! Liu Dongqing felt a surge of fiery combat spirit within him. Although he had spent twenty-five peaceful years with his family, he was no ordinary person devoid of power. He was a warrior who had fought in battles! The last trial he faced was on battlefields, where he fought alongside Dimensional Creatures who numbered in the hundreds of billions or even trillions; how could he fear such a trivial scene at his own doorstep now? It wasnt just Liu Dongqing; when he arrived at the Patrol Team, all his colleagues were in a similar state. They were full of fighting spirit, even ferocity! Their families were all in this city! Groups of five, patrol separately, report immediately if you encounter anything, even if you cant handle it, try to hold on until the military arrives for support! After counting the numbers, the Patrol Team leader issued a simple mission. Yes! Liu Dongqing and his teammates set off once again. By now, the public had generally been alerted and were aware of the basic situation regarding this trial. However, most people online were still relatively calm. Its this kind of trial again, the rear is also not safe. Whats there to fear, which family nowadays doesnt have a Transcendent of the Second or Third Rank? Strange demons? Better take care of the Pet Beasts, dont let them get polluted again. Mmp, I suspect this trial is targeting us Beast Tamers! Last time it was also easy for the beasts to get polluted, and now this again? We have the Guardian Temple, its somewhat better, but what about the Affiliated Civilizations? Yeah, Affiliated Civilizations are not even in the same dimension as us. As some people said, Human Civilization had now thoroughly become an Extraordinary Civilization, with hardly any mortals. Faced with the so-called strange demons, they werent completely powerless. Moreover, with such prepared foundations here, it was unlikely to cause panic. In fact, many people were more worried about the situation of the Affiliated Civilizations. Over the years, the ties between Affiliated Civilizations and Human Civilization had grown close, with many individuals becoming beloved due to their outstanding performances and policies securing the interests of Human Civilization and Primordial Human Species; overall, the relationship was very harmonious. If an Affiliated Civilization faced a great disaster or even extinction, it would cause a significant emotional impact for most humans. However, the top powers would naturally not forget the Affiliated Civilizations. As the meeting began, they had already tried to contact the Affiliated Civilizations through the previously built Teleportation Array. As a result, the self-built teleportation arrays all failed, as there is a unique law between the bubbles in this world, which general teleportation arrays cannot manipulate. However, the teleportation arrays purchased from the affiliated civilizations exclusive store retained their effectiveness! This made many people relieved. Previously, many had felt it unnecessary to purchase such teleportation arrays, as they already had the ability to establish teleportation between planets. Eventually, they still bought some, spreading them across every affiliated civilization, including the vassal civilizations of those affiliated civilizations, ensuring that at least one existed on every life planet! Now, these had become a lifeline for some affiliated civilizations! Six affiliated civilizations, along with all the vassal civilizations, are all contacted, Dong Gong quickly relayed the message, The teleportation array cannot establish a sustained connection, but the intelligence has been collated; every planet is individually wrapped in a dimensional barrier, with the Great Suns time the same as ours. Hearing that the timing of the Great Sun was the same, some people at the meeting also breathed a sigh of relief. This was undoubtedly good news, meaning that they had about twelve hours left to prepare. However, Shen Hao, who was sitting high on the Emperors Throne, opened his eyes and spoke aloud: Ordinary demons would not swarm in, but Heavenly Demons seem to have the ability to travel rapidly between different dimensions. Once they discover a realm with abundant life and vitality, yet powerless to resist, they will swarm in. At this moment, the external device had entered a cooling phase, and, as expected, this time the cooling period was even longer, a full seven months. Therefore, even if they still had access to the database external device, it would not be usable in the short term. But Shen Hao had changed substantially since then. Not only could he search through the vast and vast rules to trace the operation of relevant laws and thereby obtain some intelligence, but he had also mastered the [Heavenly Destiny Technique], a Red Mythical ability, which was enough for Shen Hao to see some fragments of the future. Just now, he had seen numerous Heavenly Demons rushing toward some vassal civilizations, instantly escalating the war, sweeping through many civilizations! Even more, some powerful Heavenly Demons were eyeing human civilization hungrily. This was just the beginning of entering this trial! Clearly, if the initial handling of this trial was poor, it would deal a significant blow to the civilization system. The vast losses caused by the destruction of weak affiliated civilizations were one aspect, and more importantly, even the powerful affiliated civilizations would be somewhat fearful, causing unrest among the population. Having a strong leg to stand on had its advantages, but a more powerful Sovereign Civilization would also bring more brutal trials. Suddenly, the discussion at the scene became heated. Deploy troops, go to defend! Just a few teleportation arrays are not enough to dispatch a sufficient number of troops; we must continue to purchase large formations! The prices of arrays in the affiliated civilization specialty store are too high and will consume a lot of points. Why not directly evacuate the populace and essential production lines, and temporarily retreat? The four main affiliated civilizations have populations in the hundreds of billions, and countless critical industries, how to evacuate in just twelve hours? Various discussions continued to arise, causing many debates, but they also rapidly clarified the situation and troubles. Ultimately, it was still Shen Hao who decided. Apart from the four major affiliated civilizations, all civilians and key industries of all other affiliated civilizations will be evacuated, and the military will be incorporated into the Alliance official military, managed uniformly, and concentrated within the four major affiliated civilizations. Spare no expense on the needed arrays! This was indeed the best course of action. It was equivalent to concentrating the power of the affiliated civilizations in the four strongest affiliated civilizations. Their own power was not weak in the least. When the official military was concentrated, their numbers even exceeded several times that of the human civilizations official military! Moreover, by taking away the populace from the rear, especially the young children, and key industries, they could significantly reduce losses even if they had to fight on their homeland in the affiliated civilizations. After that, Shen Hao issued a series of orders. For example, dispatching some powerful individuals to assist in guarding important industrial areas, and dispatching some official military to some fiercely contested areas identified through the [Heavenly Destiny Technique] to help defend and simultaneously earn points The beginning of this trial was bound to be intense. Chapter 383 - 325: Invaders Must Die! Chapter 383: Chapter 325: Invaders Must Die! Commands were issued one after another, and hundreds of billions, even trillions of people, sprang into action swiftly. With only twelve hours available to mobilize such a vast number of people and an even greater amount of resources, it was extremely difficult and tense. Even a slight waste of time in any segment could lead to a significant increase in the time required ultimately. However, for the current Human Civilization and even the entire Civilization System, this was not a difficult task. Over the past twenty-plus years, the entire civilizations operational methods had been further optimized; todays central control was not just dependent on a single Fiora but an enormous central control institution composed of a massive number of high-quality core computers, including Golden Legendary level computing cores, employing intelligent operation and human monitoring. Even some Extraordinary Rules could be interfered with and affected. ... When Shen Hao personally oversaw the core, the influence was profound, and the computing power was much more powerful than what so-called central control institutions of ordinary civilizations could achieve. Some people even referred to its complete form as Artificial Heavenly Dao! At this very moment, all relevant personnel had received the commands from Heavenly Dao, which corresponded with their superiors instructions, and they swiftly moved into action within the specified time. Liu Shuanglian was still unaware that her father had been transferred to the Patrol Team, and she had her own mission. To head to the Elfie Civilization as a supporting powerhouse and oversee a core industrial area! As one of the first to possess a top Innate Taoist Body, Liu Shuanglian was now twenty-three years old. She had only spent three years in the Accelerated Secret Realm. In three years, with a solid foundation and extraordinary strength, she had entered the Fourth Stage! She had become a Level 31 powerhouse. Such a rate of advancement, even in the current resource-rich, centralized era, was considered top-tier. Though subsequent generations had geniuses who surpassed her and continuously broke records, at this time, Liu Shuanglian had already advanced to Level 42! She had reached the Fifth Stage! Paired with her Purple Epic Original Talent and Innate Taoist Body, she was far more powerful than ordinary individuals at the Fifth Stage. If she exerted her full strength, she could destroy a small planet single-handedly without any problem. At such a level, there were tens of thousands in Human Civilization, but in Affiliated Civilizations, there were merely a few hundred. Therefore, just as Liu Shuanglian stepped out of the Teleportation Array, an Elfie powerhouse had already been waiting and came over respectfully. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Liu Zhenchuan. This Elfie Civilization powerhouse, already showing dragon scales indicating readiness for battle, retracted his aura and was extremely respectful when facing Liu Shuanglian, even showing a hint of admiration and reverence, Would you prefer to take a spaceship or use internal teleportation to get to the mission location? Spaceship. Liu Shuanglian glanced at the time, selected not the spaceship prepared by the Elfie Civilization for her, but instead, with a wave of her hand, a small spaceship appeared right in front of her. Then she leaped aboard it. Im from the solo combat sequence, not directly involved in military command, but before the battle begins, I will share the coordinates with you. Yes! The Elfie powerhouse below continued to be respectful, then watched the spaceship vanish swiftly into the air with admiration in his eyes. Even with his vision, he could tell that the spaceship had been specially customized. It could no longer be simply referred to as a spaceship, but rather a Magic Treasure, definitely at the Fifth Stage and at least of Golden Legendary quality. The Sovereign Civilization sure can customize Golden Legendary level spaceships for the Fifth Stage, a subordinate next to the Elfie powerhouse commented, equally shocked, This Liu Zhenchuan is indeed famous; I had not expected her to be sent here to defend. This means, our location is extremely dangerous! Despite his astonishment, the Elfie powerhouse quickly composed himself, turned around, and said, Lets go, we cant waste time here. We have at least ten million citizens in this area who need to be evacuated before sundown! Not far away, several huge gourds hung high in the sky, with dense crowds and equipment being sucked into the gourds. Most ordinary Elfis appeared tense. Clearly, they had not initially anticipated that their Mother Planet would become one of the battlefields! Moreover, it was the children who were to leave first, even having to move separately from their parents. This alone indicated that not everyone could be evacuated! A portion of people would stay and face the battlefield directly. At this very moment, similar scenarios were occurring across all Affiliated Civilizations. A large number of ordinary people would be temporarily relocated to the Human Civilization, even though they could only stay within Magic Treasures, the level of safety was entirely different. Meanwhile, inside the Human Civilization, warriors responsible for guarding cities were also waiting for the nightfall. The few short hours sped by fleetingly. As dusk arrived, even ordinary people could feel a certain change between heaven and earth. The vigorous vitality of daylight was rapidly dissipating at an alarming rate, a chill creeping in continuously, despite the citys powerful Formations and protections being unable to block out what wasnt an enemy, but encompassing and basic Extraordinary Rules omnipresent across the world! Chapter 384 - 325: Invaders Must Die!_2 Chapter 384: Chapter 325: Invaders Must Die!_2 Be careful. Liu Dongqing reminded his teammates as the breath he exhaled was clearly visible in mid-air. This made him frown slightly. As a Level 31, a Fourth Stage warrior, although he lacked the Talent of his own daughter and was not a Chosen One, just an ordinary Cultivator, his Level spoke for itself. Breaking mountains and parting rivers was but a simple gesture for him; although this breath was casual, it was not ordinary, containing Spiritual Power that, if unleashed, could stir up a storm. Yet now, it was evidently penetrated and polluted by another force, turning sinister. The sun hadnt even fully set yet! ... Indeed, this is no small matter. Liu Dongqing suppressed the nervousness and unease in his heart, then suddenly realized that the impact of the coming night was not just what was visibly apparent, but also on emotions and mindset. Cultivation was not just about Level; mindset was part of it too. The Cultivation Technique he switched to after reaching Level 30 was of the Golden Legendary class, extremely Mystical, and most importantly, it greatly bolstered his Mindset. That he could still be affected under these circumstances! Adhere to the Mindset! Gather your stray thoughts, dont be disturbed! Liu Dongqing turned around to remind his teammates. The group soared into the sky and in the blink of an eye stood atop various tall buildings, their consciousness spread out, covering each designated area. As the sun set further, the true night arrived! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.?0 The rules enveloping the entire world also started to undergo tremendous changes during this process. Everyone felt an irritation, anxiety, and restlessness, as if some terrifying entity was enveloping them. But soon, the protective Laws of the city swiftly began to operate, with the powerful Heart Clarity Spell resounding gradually, helping everyone suppress the restlessness in their hearts. At the same time, new intelligence was quickly transmitted to each individuals personal terminal. The first message was a bright red alert. [Do not Cultivate during the Night!] Certainly, this was an extremely important point observed by Shen Hao after the true night had descended. The Extraordinary Laws during the night were unusually evil and bizarre; Cultivating in such conditions could lead to severe consequences, similar to the Ancient Gods Pollution experienced in a previous Trial, and even more severe than that. The Pollution by the Ancient God was only along Spiritual Energy and limited to it. This time, however, the influence was ubiquitous. Even not just Cultivation, most things related to the Extraordinary became extremely dangerous at night. At this very moment, a series of alerts continuously reached everyones hands, all the warriors, whether guarding cities on the Human Mother Planet or dispatched to Affiliated Civilizations, got a preliminary understanding of this Trial within a short time. And the dangers appeared quickly. Even though Extraordinary anomalies could occur in the night, they shouldnt appear so quickly, yet, some enemies wandering through the worlds during the night discovered these fertile worlds! The first to appear were low-level ghosts. These ghosts emerged from the shadows, almost mindless, more like manifestations of the laws, not highly ranked, but extremely numerous. Virtually every shadow, even those under indoor lighting, seemed to form distorted figures. However, within the very first moments they were discovered, people, a bit nervous, immediately smacked them with various techniques! Smack! Even a Level 10 Cultivators clap infused with Spiritual Power could kill these eerie entities resembling ghosts as effortlessly as crushing cockroaches. Not to mention powerhouses like Liu Dongqing. After receiving the intel, seeing the numerous ghosts continuously emerging in his protected area, he simply waved his hand, his Spiritual Energy dispersing like a dragon, accurately hitting each ghost, directly eliminating them all. Apart from their numbers, no threat at all, Liu Dongqing also gave his evaluation. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Straight after, he saw the citys Formation seemingly operate at high speed. Trails of faint lightning spread throughout every corner of the city. Wherever it reached, all the ghosts were utterly annihilated. This was the result, within merely ten or so minutes of the ghosts appearing, of the researchers experimenting with various methods, finally determining the most effective countermeasure, then communicating it to every citys Formation control system, and through the powerful control of artificial intelligence, presenting this ultimately precise battle scene, like the incision of a surgical scalpel! Dont be careless, the voice of the patrol team leader suddenly came through the command channel, These ghosts are just a probe by the enemy behind them and are the simplest type under the Rules of the Night. The real threat is still hidden within these shadows. This intelligence had been passed down layer by layer, and its difference from the intelligence directly shared with everyone lay in its inherent uncertainties. This was also to avoid panic among the general populace. Shen Hao had already sensed that emotions could also greatly enhance some bizarre strengths. By contrast, these battle-hardened warriors were much more composed. The moment he received the upper-level warning, Liu Dongqing stared intently at the place where the ghosts appeared. Suddenly, his gaze sharpened. I see it! He saw a materialized shadow quietly darting out from a dark corner. Extremely secretive! Then came a second one, a third Without the prior warning, even a third-stage powerful being would have had difficulty noticing, because these were real shadows, hidden under unique extraordinary rules! Suddenly, Liu Dongqing wasnt as relaxed as he had initially seemed. He raised his palm, and thunder flowed continuously between his fingers, then violently expanded into streaks of thunder striking at those fast-moving shadows. The rest of his teammates acted similarly. The formation had already revealed the method to counter these bizarre enemies, and in this era, who didnt know a thing or two about Thunder Skills? Even magicians, the first spell they often learned wasnt something like the Fireball Technique, but the Thunder Strike Skill! After all, it was one of the powerful abilities first mastered by the President. The sound of his thunder was the reason many could sleep soundly at night! Of course, the same was true now. As thunderclaps resounded continuously across the entire city, and even some Military District Soldiers formed a great formation to summon thunderclouds, the citys populace felt waves of reassurance. The closer the sound of the thunder, the closer the warriors protecting them! The shadows that had lurked in were dispersed under the thunder, and this time, even cries of agony were heard. Their strength is roughly between Level 13 and Level 18! The data from the entire planet was quickly compiled. These newly emerged specters were even categorized and named. The Military Department quickly drew a conclusion. These are scouts! Yes, the initial ghosts were naturally spawned under the Rules of the Night, the most rudimentary specters, while the subsequent shadows were clearly a type of reconnaissance method. Hidden behind the night were indeed a group of organized, powerful, and tactful enemies! This was much more formidable than the dimensional creatures encountered in the last trial. However, this was not without its benefits. The more so, the more we need to demonstrate our strength! Right, such enemies can be deterred! The characteristics of the shadow specters have been recorded. Analysis must be completed within ten minutes, and then integrated into the monitoring system! Besides shadows, other scouting units have already begun to appear! We must not let any get away; they must be completely eliminated! The command post quickly realized the stance they had to display. Even if they couldnt stop these specters from entering for the moment, they had to let the enemy know that the Human Mother Planet was a place where invaders must die! Chapter 385 - 326: The True Meaning of Battle Chapter 385: Chapter 326: The True Meaning of Battle There were enemies on the conventional understanding of intelligence, and deterrence was indeed an effective method. Human Civilization didnt even need to be truly invincible, just needed to make the enemies realize that invading this civilization would cost much more than what they could plunder, and that high probability could keep the threat at bay. In such situations, a series of critical orders were issued. All fields, all departments, fully engaged! Leave none! Especially the urban systemic defense departments, which were operated to the utmost, had opened the city defense structure created over nearly forty years since the trial began! S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ... Merely visible to the naked eye, the vast extraordinary power prepared in each city began operating rapidly. Everywhere, formations and magic techniques were recreated! From reconnaissance to hitting the target to sweeping up, all were under the complete control of the intelligent programs, which continuously optimized based on the feedback from the enemies. For instance, the current enemies clearly had malevolent attributes and had not yet manifested enemies with strong physical attacks, so most of the urban defense systems gradually transitioned to restraining attributes. In some cities, there was not only Holy Power but also the emergence of Buddhist sounds, along with Great Sun, Thunder, Red Fire Targeted attacks quickly brought significant effects. Each invading specter was rapidly, even saturatively, attacked and shattered, most just emerging from the shadows of the night only to rapidly dissolve cleanly. Even as the invading enemies levels visibly increased rapidly, from over 10 levels to level twenty-something, and even some over level 30 strong specters sneaked in, the result was the same. The preparations of the past twenty-something years were not easily breached. Shen Hao even randomly selected some cities to conduct a detailed inspection, and the result was the same. Flawless! Later on, the enemies in the night were clearly also greatly shaken, and the number of bizarre invaders entering reduced visibly. The constant manifestation of ghosts was one thing; these over 10 levels, level twenty-something specters were clearly not so easily produced. However, Shen Hao also faintly noticed that the number of enemies lurking in the night, spying on their civilization, seemed to be increasing. They were gathering! In this universe, civilizations that can completely resist the Rules of the Night are probably very rare, or perhaps, they might not exist at all, Shen Hao squinted his eyes, and he was already forming a vague speculation. He continued to fully analyze the situation of this world over these past few hours. It included information on the Extraordinary Laws, and he was also continuously investigating the conditions of other civilizations in this world. Indeed, such a bubble-type Big World must have indigenous civilizations. And from the increased interest in Human Civilization shown by the enemies from the night, similar to Human Civilization, which the Rules of the Night had not disrupted, was at least very rare. Hm? Shen Haos gaze suddenly turned towards a certain direction. There, exactly where Liu Dongqing was located. The first wave of strong probing from the enemy had arrived! This time, it was not reconnaissance personnel, but masses of bizarre, unhidden forms of demons spewing forth from the night! There were ghosts with yin energy swirling around them, lacking physical forms, and invisible, soulless, but seemingly thought-manifested Heavenly Demons, as well as various types bewildering but with their own rules, and even a large number of tangible demons enveloped in a bloodthirsty aura! This sudden care naturally made everyone in the city tense up violently. Especially when some ordinary people noticed that no similar crisis had erupted elsewhere on the internet, only their location, like a Night Parade of Hundred Demons, was directly inundated with a large number of peculiar demons. This is just too unlucky! Gosh, is there any support? Dont be scared, the President must be watching over you. This is definitely a probing attack, hold on! Thats right, if you cant hold on, the entire civilization will be impacted next! All sorts of voices erupted on the internet, the gaze of the entire civilization focused on this city that was the first to erupt in a large-scale native combat! And at that moment, the citys defense systems were also the first to respond. Countless lightning bolts, Holy Light, and even elements like wind, fire, water, earth, all kinds of countermeasures were activated en masse, countless attacks furiously bombarded the invading specters and demons, and the defense facilities on every building fully started, blocking all the peculiar demons attempting to invade the buildings. Immediately following that, all city stationed personnel also received orders. To head to dense areas to join the battle! Liu Dongqing and his teammates did the same; their target location was a tall building within the defense range they were responsible for. Massive enemies rushed crazily towards that building, moving thickly through deserted roads. Thats a childrens protection area! Liu Dongqings heart surged with boundless rage, Theyve discovered it! Indeed, for todays Human Civilization, the most vulnerable group was children under twelve years old, who had not officially begun their cultivation! Chapter 386 - 326: The True Meaning of Battle_2 Chapter 386: Chapter 326: The True Meaning of Battle_2 Some parents, lacking enough confidence in themselves and the upcoming trial, send their children to the citys established unified child protection zone. There, the defense is the most secure, and the defenders are the most powerful! However, many people did not expect that these bizarre demons would find such a place in such a short amount of time. Yet, such an attack clearly triggered everyones anger! Liu Dongqing and his team were already rushing there, and while still in mid-air, they each employed powerful measures. As the team leader, Liu Dongqing even pulled out some talismans his daughter had given him for protection and threw them directly. ... In an instant, a cold wind rose sharply, and a terrifying chill spread wildly; everywhere it reached, all things withered, and even souls seemed to be frozen together. Large swathes of bizarre demons directly dissolved in this terrifying chill. Im in too! his teammates likewise employed their own methods. A Card Master grasped his hand, and a card with a faint purple glow appeared, transforming into a sphere in mid-air. The hot, holy breath was like countless divine swords falling from the sky, and wherever they passed, innumerable strange demons screamed in agony. Among them, there were even formidable enemies that had also reached the Fourth Stage, emitting a terrifying aura. Even if they were of the same Level, this was a Purple Epic card! Beneath the same Level, where was it so easy to withstand? However, the enemy watching from behind seemed to feel the trouble too. A massive roar suddenly erupted. Beneath the black night, an incredibly huge monster surged out from the darkness, looking like an enormous skeletal bird, its cold breath enveloping half of the city in an instant, chilling everyone to the bone. Fifth Stage! Liu Dongqings face changed drastically, and so did his teammates. Who would have thought that the trial had just begun and a Fifth Stage enemy would appear? The most powerful Ancient God from the last trial was only at this level! However, Liu Dongqing, who had experienced that campaign, quickly realized something. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Level may be the same, but the status is far inferior! he said in a deep voice. Its true, the Level might be similar to that of the Ancient Gods, but during the last trial when the Ancient Gods came forth, the entire Universe trembled, and dreadful Pollution was everywhere. Even the fundamental Spiritual Ability Law of the universe underwent enormous changes. It was like a sea god stirring up endless gigantic waves! But this monster, as powerful as it was, lacked that indescribable, terrifying repression. Having only the Level, to the current Human Civilization, almost any Fifth Stage powerhouse could easily slay it! And indeed, it was so. The skeletal bird had barely appeared when, in the next moment, a tremendous Sword Intent surged upward from below, and in an instant, it split the huge skeletal bird in two, extinguishing all its Divine Soul, will, and even Consciousness, utterly annihilating it! The Defender has made a move! said Liu Dongqing with a slight smile. Since the warning was issued during the day, a series of Fifth Stage powerhouses were dispersed across various cities to defend them. Even the weakest among them was a Chosen One, equipped with Golden Legendary Level abilities and Golden Legendary Level equipment! Let alone this mere one; if all were of this strength, even ten or a hundred could be slain by one person! The profound foundation accumulated by Human Civilization is already on display across various domains! And the terrifying power displayed in this instant caused countless peering strange demons in the dark night to pause noticeably. Shen Hao could clearly feel some gazes quietly receding. Indeed, such enemies are greatly deterred by such display! No second equally powerful being dared to show itself rashly. It seems there are no Sixth Stage enemies, Shen Hao knew in his heart. The extraordinary rules of this world are vast, messy, and complex. Even with his current power, it is difficult to decipher them in a short time, but he can still roughly see that even if there are beings that have reached the Sixth Stage, they are not to be found just anywhere. Human civilization had just entered this world, and in such a short time, it shouldnt attract enemies of this level. If thats the case, then we are only left with the issue of their numbers. He turned his gaze back to the only city still engaged in fierce battle. The warriors had fully unfolded their talents, and combined with the citys defensive facilities, even though the strange demons were continuously pouring in, they were all being killed without exception. In a short time, other than a few civilians whose strength was indeed weak and who were disturbed by the Rules of the Night, there was not too much danger. There wasnt even a need to call for reinforcements. Unless those enemies hidden in the night surged in numbers tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands times more than the current figures, they wouldnt pose any threat to the heartland of human civilization! Shen Hao turned his attention to the affiliated civilizations. Then his brows knit slightly. Fierce fighting, a thousandfold, ten thousandfold more intense than in the heartland of human civilization! Those small vassal civilizations that were almost completely evacuated, needless to say, had already been occupied by the Rules of the Night. Swaths of bizarre creatures and demons, as if they had found a treasure trove, kept pouring in and reveling, claiming the lands rich in spirit veins as their own, and even fought fiercely among themselves, truly displaying the essence of the Rules of the Night. It was the same for both the Sky Spirit and Great Yan civilizations. Even without casualties, such destruction of cities and homelands was an immense loss. And the four major affiliated civilizations, which still retained a large number of troops and important industries, were plunged into truly fierce battles. Countless bizarre demons were surging in wildly. In the Great Wilderness Civilization alone, there were at least tens of billions! There were also hundreds to thousands of terrifying monsters and demons wandering around, converging towards the areas where the affiliated armies were stationed. Clearly, the city defenses of the affiliated civilizations, as well as the foundation of the planets, were far inferior to that of human civilization, hence they couldnt deter the enemy sufficiently. Seeing the opportunity to conquer, the enemy launched a massive attack! If every world is like this The local civilization would be in a dire situation, Shen Hao watched this scene of demons and bizarre creatures running rampant and couldnt help frowning in his heart. However, the affiliated civilizations still needed to be defended. Especially some important industries within these four major affiliated civilizations. These are the valuable treasures of the civilization system, an important part of the strength of human civilization. Send more personnel, Shen Hao ordered, Priority is to eliminate those powerful beings at the Fifth Stage. This order was given directly to the frontline warriors. Liu Shuanglian, who was floating in midair, looking at a bizarre demon resembling a huge lantern in front of her, received the order as well. Her entire body trembled slightly. The Presidents command! A surge of unusual emotions flooded Liu Shuanglians heart. Born in the Trial Era, she did not know what life was like before the Trial Era, but everything she had learned, experienced, and knew from an early age revolved around trials! Thats why she revered the President, the civilizations savior, thats why she diligently pursued cultivation, and thats why she progressed step by step to gain the strength she had today. But even though she had experienced numerous environments in the Illusion Secret Realm and even simulated the scenes of past trials, achieving victory time and again, and despite establishing a great reputation and gaining tremendous prestige through countless competitions with other geniuses, she always felt like something was missing. Now, after receiving the very first real command from the President, she finally understood what she was missing. The true meaning of battle! She glanced at her points, which had always been zero, and murmured to herself, All my battles, everything was for this moment, to overcome the trials, to truly guard my civilization within the trials. This was not only the meaning of her battle but also that of all people within the civilization, including the President! Chapter 387 - 327: Core Strategy Chapter 387: Chapter 327: Core Strategy You go take care of the thirteen enemies in the northwest direction, the order quickly reached Liu Shuanglian. She had already been unable to contain her desire to fight. Like an arrow released from a bow, she flew swiftly towards her target. The speed was almost like teleportation. Wherever she passed, a flurry of snowflakes fell, and every enemy on the ground was instantly frozen, greeted with the cheers of the Buxingyue Soldiers. This factory was a processing facility for equipment, covering a vast area with a diameter of nearly a thousand kilometers, and was staffed by more than one hundred million workers toiling to provide massive amounts of processed materials for equipment production. ... Even now, the factory was still operating normally. And there were more than 1.3 billion troops stationed there! Should this place be breached, the repair and replacement of the basic military equipment for Human Civilization would encounter major issues! In such situations, everyone had only one route: to defend to the death! However, when the reinforcements sent by Human Civilization took action, the high-level battles clearly turned into one-sided domination. Liu Shuanglian took out her thirteen targets, all powerful enemies above Level 41, in a total of only four seconds! The moment she arrived, it was just one magic spell, and a swath of ice crystals spread across all the enemies, destroying everything; even the souls within had no possibility of resistance. Because this ice, it came from the soul! This was Liu Shuanglians Talent, Illusionary Soul, which she had advanced through all the way to Purple Epic. This Talent allowed Liu Shuanglians power to freely switch between the real and the illusory, unhindered even by souls, making her existing lethal nature all the more terrifying. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Common enemies didnt have any methods of defense! This, however, still had not reached the top level of Human Civilizations new generation, it was just a Civilization True Inheritance. Clearly, the involvement of these powerful existences, even amid the night, posed a significant deterrent to the enemies. Affiliated Civilizations certainly didnt have the all-encompassing defense facilities like Human Civilization, but when faced with such ferociously powerful entities, all the formidable strange Demons at the Fifth Stage dared not enter recklessly. They could only drive a massive number of weaker beings to invade continuously, attempting to wear down the Civilizations strength. This too was the most common tactic of those beings that relied on the darkness to erode one world after another. However, faced with Human Civilization and the Civilization System, this situation was not unacceptable. A war of attrition, but whos to say who will wear down whom? Shen Hao looked at his rapidly accumulating points, then at the Civilization Points growing even faster, and he already had a plan in mind. He directly communicated with the relevant personnel within the Affiliated Civilizations. This will be a protracted war, but Human Civilization will be your strongest support! Indeed, this was bound to be a protracted war. Countless warriors from Affiliated Civilizations would need to defend their homelands, uphold their important industries, until the situation changed. However, for the well-tested Trial Civilizations, this was not an insurmountable task. Moreover, they had the support of Human Civilization! Apart from various combat supplies and defense facilities, Human Civilization had also mobilized an army numbering two billion, ready to aid any critical regions at a moments notice. Overnight, apart from reaping a substantial amount of points, every region within the Civilization System that had been decided to be defended was successfully held. A preliminary understanding of the enemys tactics was also gained! Not until the same fourteen hours later, as daylight returned again, did everything on the land become covered by almost entirely new Extraordinary Rules. Shen Hao felt keenly aware of the great difference between day and night. Even a few remnants of nights power and influence were slowly vanishing amid the daylight. The dangers brought by the rules of the night are not just the enemies; they will trigger a series of mutations in Extraordinary Rules, Shen Hao shared the information he had discovered at the meeting with all the high-level members of the Civilization System. High-level members from the Affiliated Civilizations had also come to Lingxiao Palace to listen in person. Personnel mutations, equipment anomalies, and even including Formations, Elixirs, Magic This pollution and influence is comprehensive, Shen Haos voice was somewhat somber, The enemies within the night also understand this point, so theyre not in a hurry. In the latter part of last night, not a single Fifth Stage enemy appeared. Those low-level strange Demons sent to their deaths were only to accelerate the pollution brought by the nightthey are waiting, waiting for us to fall into chaos. Lingxiao Palace was silent. It sounded rather ominous, but such a degree was not enough to make these battle-hardened elites show concern. They were clear that Trial Civilizations had their own measures, especially the one present. Indeed, it was so. I have already found the true method to suppress the night, Shen Hao raised his hand, and a Great Sun appeared above it. Everyone trembled slightly; they could feel the fearsome and suppressive power emanating from the Great Sun in Shen Haos hand. The nemesis of the night is the Great Sun, a truth that has always existed in this worldfortunately, I happen to possess similar power, Shen Hao watched the Great Sun in his hand as well. Chapter 388 - 327: Core Strategy_2 Chapter 388: Chapter 327: Core Strategy_2 Red Mythical Ability[Great Sun Principle]! Even he hadnt expected that the ability he had acquired after the second trial would play such an unexpectedly crucial role in this one, having barely shown any power during the last trial. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was even more exaggerated than the time during the second trial when electricity had a restraining effect on the Undead. One can only say that having a solid foundation always brings significant benefits, as you never know when it will play a pivotal role. I have fused the Great Sun Principle into the Emperors Seal, forming a unique Imprint, Shen Hao continued, the Great Sun he held in his hand quickly transformed, gradually becoming a bright and distinctive Imprint, This Imprint represents my power and can bring a certain restraining effect in the darkness. However, it is not the Great Sun of this world after allthere are some differences. As it stands, it can only delay the erosion of the Rules of the Night; it cant completely stop itunless I fully analyze the Great Sun Principle of this world itself. Thats right. ... This world has two distinct sides. Like a puzzle, cleanly split in half with matching seams at the divide. This has nothing to do with the level of power but represents a more intricate mutual restraint on the level of Laws. Thus, the method to pass this trial is also presented before everyone. Analyze the Laws and then use the power of the Emperor to spread it throughout the whole Civilization System! Some people even show joy on their faces. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.0 Having entered the new trial it has only been the second day; they have not only understood the situation of the trial but also found the solution. Worthy of the Human Emperor! In the eyes of many Affiliated Civilizations, clinging to the Human Civilizations coattails has clearly been the right decision! Still, we cannot let our guard down, Shen Hao seemed to see the joy in everyones hearts, yet he slowly shook his head and added, Analyzing Laws is by no means an easy task. By the Fifth Stage and even more so by the Sixth Stage, the understanding of time as linear is entirely different from at lower levels. I estimate, even without getting stuck on a particular Law, the whole analysis process would have to be measured in centuries. This statement changed peoples faces once again. The joy they had just felt was gradually fading. Centuries? For a trial, thats far too long. And the scale of this trial is massive, as could be seen from last night alone. Last night was just the first night! It was like arriving at the mouth of an unfathomable cave, finding only the enemies near the entrance drawn to them. What kinds of enemies and what scale lie deeper, no one can tell. To hold out for centuries, anything could happen! I will turn Human Civilization into a safe zone for rest and shelter, Shen Hao directly conveyed his will, By relying on the defensive foundation of Human Civilization itself, we will completely eradicate the Rules of the Night from here. Meanwhile, we will treat the rest of the Affiliated Civilizations as the main battlefields for accruing points. After you return, categorize your troops and rotate them to the Mother Planet of Human Civilization for rest and to remove the negative influence brought by the night With Shen Haos voice, a core strategy slowly took shape. To forge Human Civilization into an impregnable stronghold, with all Affiliated Civilizations serving as battlefields. At the same time, they must continuously probe for any possible indigenous civilization of this world, deepen their understanding of this world, and establish contact with the other eight Affiliated Civilizations as soon as possible. The whole process also needs to devise ways to accelerate Shen Haos analysis of the Laws. The best way would naturally be to draw from the experience of the natives. With such a core strategy, everyones hearts steadied a bit, no longer blindly fighting. They now have a stronghold they must defend, a main direction to overcome the trial, a long-term goal, and sustainable combat directives Whats left is to obey orders and fight hard! After the conference had ended, Shen Hao called for another, smaller meeting. The participants this time were all core figures in the field of human civilization research. Two Mythical-level Contractors were also present. The Magic Goddess Lithia and the Primordial Great Immortal Gan Yuan, they are now the leading researchers on the Immortal Dao and Magic Roads for human civilization. Of course, the most outstanding technological researchers and Card Makers of human civilization were there as well. Exploring other Bubbles is imperative, and it must be fast, Shen Hao went straight to the point of the meeting, Most of you have been researching since last night, any results? Your Majesty, Gan Yuan still had the demeanor of a loyal minister, bowing slightly as he was the first to speak, The Bubble of this trial world seems to be deeply related to the Three Thousand Worlds in the Immortal Dao theory. Within the art of tool-making that I specialize in, some Magic Treasures can pierce through realms, and we can attempt to use them. Lithia also spoke up, Interdimensional Teleportation is already quite mature within the Magic Road, and even if there are certain differences, with minor adjustments, its very likely to succeed. Following the remarks from these two, the rest also began to speak. Whether it was the Path of Science or the Path of Cards, all had methods to penetrate the planes channels, and what was lacking was only adjustment. Shen Hao nodded subtly and said, If thats the case, lets see who can come up with results by the next descent of night. As his words fell, everyone felt a hint of pressure. The next night? That left only about ten hours. Some even began to regret their words for being too confident. However, once the words were spoken in front of Shen Hao and commands were given, there was no room for regret. After the meeting disbanded, everyone returned to their projects, launching into research at full speed. Shen Hao had good reason for setting such a tight schedule. He urgently needed to understand the indigenous civilizations Extraordinary Means of this world! Whether it was night or day. This would significantly increase the time he had to analyze Laws. It could be said that from this moment on, the race against time had begun, and every day that the analysis was completed ahead of schedule was a day sooner the Trial could be resolved. Moreover, during this acceleration process, the resistance power of Human Civilization could become even stronger! Great Sun Shen Hao looked up at the sky, at the Great Sun, and began to focus fully on his own tasks. The decisions made by the high-level of the civilization system had no impact on the common people within the civilization. During this daylight, trillions of people who had migrated from Affiliated Civilizations had to be properly settled. Although they were all placed within human civilization, it was clear that they could not all be situated on the Mother Planet of human civilization. The Cultivation of trillions would put pressure on the Extraordinary Elements on the Mother Planet of human civilization, not to mention that as long as these people remained within the rules of civilization, they could also enjoy rules such as the Dream World and Heavenly Tribulation. Therefore, most of them could only be arranged within Pocket Worlds. The number of Pocket World Blessed Lands was naturally not sufficient, but the number of Pocket World Treasures was not scarce. Human Civilization had purchased a large number of Pocket World Gourds during the last Trial, and during the past twenty-five years of downtime, they had also conquered the technology to manufacture Pocket World Treasures and proceeded to mass-produce them. Now, they were put to good use. The concentration of Extraordinary Elements within the Pocket Worlds was not intense, but not nonexistent. Low-level Transcendents could still practice Cultivation, and the reserves, as long as they performed exceptionally, also had the opportunity to leave the Pocket World and enjoy resources for Cultivation. They also had to participate in the rotation shifts of the frontline warriors. In short, it all came down to one thing, with Shen Haos core strategic direction laid out in the meeting, many management policies had to change to ensure the entire system operated efficiently in an order that suited the current Trial conditions! Chapter 389 - 328: Exploring Indigenous Civilizations! Chapter 389: Chapter 328: Exploring Indigenous Civilizations! sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nowadays, human civilization is not only ostensibly strong. With Shen Hao in charge and overseeing, the internal management capability of human civilization is equally formidable. Its not to say that its flawless, but when the managers at all levels can unite as one, the overall operational efficiency has been proven. One could say that it saved Shen Hao a lot of trouble; at the very least, he doesnt need to spend his precious time on internal management and the related trivialities of policy implementation. What concerns him most at this moment are the Research Institutes studies on cross-dimensional abilities. This world, like the previous universe, is not a trial world created by the Trial Civilizations but an existing Extraordinary Universe! ... Then there certainly must be indigenous civilizations. Shen Hao believes in the tenacity of life; even in such a critical situation, there must be a chance for indigenous civilizations to survive. Under this expectation, the related research quickly made a breakthrough. The breakthrough was made by the research led by Gan Yuan. Gan Yuan personally came to Lingxiao Palace to report to Shen Hao. The Extraordinary Rules of this world are indeed closer to the Cultivation Path, Gan Yuan said, smiling, evidently pleased with himself for being the first to make such a significant breakthrough. He and the Magic Goddess, Lithia, who was mainly responsible for the study of the Magic Road, had been competing with each other in the past. Clearly, this time Gan Yuan had the upper hand. He then became more solemn and reported, According to my research and exploration, this world has the concept of Little Heavenly Dao and Great Heavenly Dao; the Great Heavenly Dao represents the Cosmic Law, embodying day and night, a clear division, while the Little Heavenly Dao is dispersed among various worlds, each with subtle differences, especially concerning the levels of realms. Shen Hao nodded slightly. He had sensed it as well. For example, the Extraordinary Elements within the Affiliated Civilizations of some Affiliated Civilizations are relatively low-grade, and the level of bizarre demons that invade those worlds is also not high. Shen Hao originally thought that some powerful bizarre demons disdained to occupy these worlds, but now it seems there might be other restrictions. As expected, Gan Yuan continued, If one exceeds the level of the Little Heavenly Dao by a great realm and forces their way in, its very possible to completely shatter and destroy the whole world. This is the restriction of the Heavenly Dao and also the endurance of world barriers. This is quite helpful for our protection against the bizarre demons in the night. The fact was indeed so, as bizarre demons are beings with intelligence, not purely bent on slaughter and destruction. What they want is to occupy these worlds, not ruin them. With this in mind, even if there are bizarre demons that have reached the Sixth Stage, they would not arbitrarily invade human civilization, providing a certain preventive effect. However, this is normal. The Trial is, after all, not a true apocalypse; there always has to be hope for the Trial Civilizations. If they were to face enemies far beyond their capacity from the outset, that would simply be pure apocalypse. Moreover, even if it is below the level of the world, the sheer number presented here, coupled with the Rules of the Nights strong pollution and corrosion of the Extraordinary, makes the Trial still very difficult. Even with the strong foundation of human civilization, one cannot afford to be careless. After understanding its dimensional structure, I made some modifications based on previous experience and have preliminarily researched a method to cross bubbles and go to other small worlds. However, its still quite rough at the moment, unable to accurately select some powerful small worlds, with a lot of randomness, and moreover, theres no method of guidance yet Gan Yuan then elaborated on his accomplishments over the past ten or so hours. Indeed it was raw, but as long as it was possible to explore other worlds, it was a success. The rest could be progressively refined. As for the lack of a method of guidance, that was even less of an issue. As long as those dispatched were members of human civilization, they could contact Shen Hao, the Human Emperor, no matter where they were, and then leverage this connection and the Dominator Domain to easily bring them back. I order the Military Departments reconnaissance division to cooperate with you and investigate other worlds, Shen Hao quickly commanded. He paused for a moment and then continued, Choose as many strong elites as possible and dont be stingy with the number; the accumulated knowledge of the indigenous civilizations is related to the efficiency of deciphering the laws of this world! Yes! Gan Yuan saluted and withdrew. He naturally understood the importance of this. In the last Trial, the existence of indigenous civilizations played a significant role. Even a substantial portion of the natives with strong abilities and talents joined the Civilization System, or even directly joined human civilization! This time, the Extraordinary Means cultivated by the indigenous civilizations themselves played a critical role. Its believed that other Trial Civilizations would also realize this point, and under such circumstances, the benefits of taking aggressive action are needless to say. After Gan Yuan left, he quickly got in touch with the reconnaissance department of the Military Department. The current chief of the reconnaissance department was one of them, Feng Ping. This Chosen One, who had started with the Purple Epic Talent Illusion Body and had since promoted his talent to the Golden Legendary Illusion Intent, was already holding back a breath. After all, the reconnaissance department, which was supposed to play an important role in the Trials, had not played a significant role in the previous Trials. Chapter 390 - 328: Exploring Indigenous Civilization!_2 Chapter 390: Chapter 328: Exploring Indigenous Civilization!_2 It even seemed somewhat superfluous. This time, he quickly realized an opportunity had come for the reconnaissance department! In the native worlds, each was like a bubble, and there was no vast universe. They didnt need to spend time searching for coordinates or crossing vast distances, but could directly proceed with reconnaissance, making significant contributions to the civilizations subsequent actions! I will execute the mission personally! Feng Ping could hardly contain his fighting spirit. However, Gan Yuan shook his head and said, Im afraid this will disappoint General Feng. The highest-level world we have located is only in the Fourth Stage. General Feng, with your great strength, you are unable to go there. ... Feng Ping took a deep breath but then turned to call over a young Chosen One. Zhuang Ying, within the reconnaissance department, at the Fourth Stage level, you might not be the strongest, but you are the most outstandingthis important task will be led by you! Yes! Zhuang Ying said in a deep voice. There was not much excitement in his tone. But Feng Ping knew it was just him controlling his emotions. Zhuang Yings original name was not this, but his awakened Innate Taoist Body was Sky Escaping Body, a unique innate talent, giving him an extremely strong talent in escape techniques. After becoming a Chosen One, although his talents were not purely for hiding and reconnaissance like Feng Pings, they still matched well. Upon acquiring the true inheritor identity, his Chosen One talent was upgraded to the Purple Epic level, dubbed [Spirit Wind Origin]. Strong escape skills coupled with powerful talent in controlling spirit wind, naturally, his ability in reconnaissance needs no further explanation. He was just four years younger than Liu Shuanglian, and a bit lower in level, only Level 38. Otherwise, he wouldnt be much weaker than Liu Shuanglian. At this moment, such an important task indicated not only the tops recognition but also an opportunity, a chance to earn achievements and catch up to those strong peers within the civilization! For this mission, you have three main objectives, first, to scout the situation in that world; second, to gather information related to extraordinary powers; third, depending on the situation, promote the majesty of our Human Civilization, preferably starting from the high-level, to avoid unnecessary wars with the indigenous civilization when we enter on a larger scale Feng Ping patiently emphasized the core of this mission and at the end, he solemnly added, If you find yourself unable to manage something, or encounter an emergency, do not hesitate, immediately pray to the President. Remember, no matter where you are, the President is always behind you! Yes! Zhuang Ying said solemnly. As a reconnaissance personnel, he knew more than anyone that they were the antennae of Human Civilization and the Presidents eyes! With the President behind them, no matter what situation they faced, they ought to have commanding confidence! Zhuang Ying departed. For his first journey, he didnt bring many people, just five, all top members from the reconnaissance department. Although their Original Talents were not Purple Epic level, each had abilities of the Golden Legendary Level! By now, dusk had fallen! Hurry! Gan Yuan urged as they headed towards the Teleportation Array. The Rules of the Night will affect all extraordinary powers, and if we teleport after night falls, unknown changes might occur. Before he even finished speaking, the few of them swiftly stood on the rather crude-looking Teleportation Array. No one had the slightest worry. The next moment, as the teleportation activated, Zhuang Ying felt as though he was being stuffed into a massive vortex, spinning and falling, but when he felt the air again, he quickly adjusted, first concealing himself within a gentle breeze. His other companions reacted similarly, each with their method. Going to an unknown world, the most problematic part is usually the beginning because no one knows exactly where they will end up. Luckily, they didnt appear directly in a danger zone. It looks like a forest, Zhuang Ying thought to himself. All the worlds had the same timing; dusk was falling, the sky was dim, and the coldness between heaven and earth kept rising as the Rules of the Night gradually activated, wrapping each place in eeriness and danger. However, it was also at this time that Zhuang Ying looked in a certain direction. Do you feel it? he silently asked in his mind. As members of the reconnaissance department, they had also put significant effort into the secrecy of their equipment, one aspect of which involved communication. The means of communication did not rely on language or gestures, but on a special token contained within their Divine Souls. Even from a great distance, they could make contact quickly through the token. At this moment, his teammates were all looking in the direction he was facing. Feel it? Is this aura, firelight? No! Its more like the Great Sun! I think its like a lighthouse, far in the distance, but still clearly visible. Lets go and have a look. Zhuang Ying quickly made a decision, his body transformed into a breeze, as if he didnt exist, leading the team forward. His teammates also followed him using their own methods, staying alert. Their speed was not fast, prioritizing caution. Just moments later, the night had completely fallen. Everyone felt the dangers in this darkness, and aside from the few stars above in the sky, there was no other source of light. Yet, they always felt surrounded and even crowded by countless bizarre creatures, even the trees beside them and the weeds at their feet carried an unsettling aura. There were also some clearly visible strange creatures wandering around. Among them were none lacking in strength. Zhuang Ying saw a pitch-black lantern; it seemed to have black flames burning vigorously inside, yet it emitted no light or heat. Instead, it carried a heart-palpitating smell. Just focusing on it for a moment seemed to fill his heart with noisy whispers, as if even his soul would be stained with the black flames. Dont look in this direction! Zhuang Ying thought, and a flame rose in his soul, directly devouring the strange black flame. It was the Golden Legendary Ability he possessed[Heart Flame of Ten Thousand Techniques]. The creatures ability was definitely at an Elite Level, but the key was its level, shockingly a Level 40 strange being! Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It had reached the limit that this small world could bear! For Zhuang Ying, although it posed no threat, how could such an enemy appear so simply? Shouldnt this be boss-level in this small world? Suppressing the impulse to simply eliminate it, Zhuang Ying passed by the strange being and continued on towards the Great Sun Breath he sensed in the distance. The earlier reminder to his teammates not to look wasnt out of concern that they would be affected, but rather because he feared startling the snake with unintended consequences. The enemy possessed intelligence and even an independent system; if they exposed themselves without understanding anything, it could disrupt the original balance of this world, draw more attention from the enemy, and consequently affect the state of the indigenous civilization, causing Human Civilization to hastily send troops and ignite a great war. This chain reaction had been emphasized countless times within the reconnaissance department. Their primary mission was to scout until they had collected the necessary intelligence, after which they could respond as circumstances dictated. At this moment, Zhuang Ying was beginning to look forward to seeing what the native civilization of this world could offer. Only then would their current carefulness be truly worthwhile. And when Zhuang Ying finally reached the location he had previously sensed, he couldnt help but feel a surge of excitement. It was a city! A city enveloped in flames! Huge flames burned on the massive city walls, as if to envelop the entire city, and the flames within the city were even hotter. If it wasnt clear that figures were standing on the city walls behind the flames, one might even think the city itself was burning! Chapter 391 - 329: The Citys Intelligence Chapter 391: Chapter 329: The Citys Intelligence This is not an ordinary flame! came a voice from behind Zhuang Ying. Named Ma Yan, he had dedicated most of his energy to cultivating an ability known as The Truth Divine Eye, a Golden Legendary Ability, and even his Talent and Profession were focused on differential analysis. Thats why Zhuang Ying had chosen him as a teammate for this mission. At this moment, Ma Yans gaze seemed to have a faint golden glow, as he was wholly absorbed in observing the city before him. This flame carries a strong essence of the Great Sun Breath, and the fuel is extraordinary. It seems to be refined using the carcasses of weird demons as a material, which has a certain repellent effect on the Night Law Ma Yans analysis continued, but by then, including Zhuang Ying, most people were quite surprised. ... Not only could it maintain the Great Sun Principles fire during the night; could the carcasses of weird demons actually enhance the Great Sun Principle? Though this piece of information seemed inconspicuous and would eventually have been discovered by Human Civilization, having such critical information a day earlier meant that it could be utilized a day sooner. Not to mention, the process of turning carcasses into fuel surely involved some technical barriers. Human Civilization might have been able to research it on their own, but what could be faster than optimizing from existing methods? Exploring the indigenous civilization was indeed the right choice. This kind of flame can indeed to some extent repel the effects of the Night, but it will also attract the scrutiny of weird demons, another teammate suddenly murmured in a low voice, The weird and demons in the forest are constantly gathering. Indeed, Zhuang Ying had also noticed it. It even included some extremely powerful beings. For example, the lantern he had just seen! This city must have its own ways to survive until now, Zhuang Ying whispered, Lets get closer for a more detailed Observation. Yes! agreed the others without objection. Instantly, they spread out. Gathering together yet not dispersing to investigate more comprehensivelymoreover, they could always contact each other. Zhuang Ying then walked towards the center. The closer he got, the more he could feel the unique, time-worn essence of the city. It wasnt just the specialized facilities for filling fuel on the city walls, but also the indescribable porosity on those walls. Everywhere bore various markssome looked like they had been struck hard by a massive object; some seemed to have been polluted by the carcasses of some evil beings; many even had dark bones embedded within them. Zhuang Ying could hardly imagine how many wars this city must have endured. And what kind of struggles the people living here must have gone through. However, he was prepared to see with his own eyes, to look, to record. When he infiltrated the top of the city wall, he clearly saw a line of warriors dressed in dark War Armor standing orderly behind the great fire, not a small number, just at one spot there appeared to be thousands, and considering the size of the city, there ought to be at least over a hundred thousand on all the walls. It was practically an army. Only Why are they so weak? Zhuang Ying wondered. These people were at most over 10 levels, except for some team leaders who might have reached Level Twenty-something, the Third Rank; Zhuang Ying did not even see a Fourth Stage Warrior. Yet, those weird demons outside, those reaching the Fourth Stage, were not few! Among them, some were even close to Level 40 or exactly Level 40! Such beings could probably destroy this city with a single blow, could just this ring of special flame truly defend? Zhuang Ying didnt know. But at this moment, as the night deepened, the many gathered weird demons could no longer contain their desire to attack, one after another approaching the city wall, some even flying high in the sky. Zhuang Ying then saw a giant demon, resembling a bat-like mutant with flesh wings, flying in the skies above the city, circulating with a blood-thirsty aura, and gathering more and more. Bong! A dull drum sound suddenly erupted, urgently beating three times. Light the fire! Zhuang Ying heard a subdued command. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Using special Magic, he easily understood the commands meaning. With a hiss, the moat outside the city wall suddenly flared with roaring flames again! Numerous weird demons crowded under the city wall wailed in the fierce flames, and even those demons circling in the air recoiled a few steps back. But to this move, Zhuang Ying was not surprised. He had felt the fuel when he first saw the exterior moat. Those wailing weird demons outside were both the destroyed enemy and also new fuel. Nevertheless, as they said, the enemys quantity and strength far surpassed the citys defensive capabilities! And that was indeed the case. With more and more powerful beings gathering, the weaker weird demons charged like they were fearless, with such a large number, many ignited in flames broke through the fire sea, facing the row of standing warriors directly. Kill! Someone roared in anger; all the warriors, each with their weapon, furiously fought against the enemies that had crossed the fire sea. Chapter 392 - 329: City Intelligence_2 Chapter 392: Chapter 329: City Intelligence_2 They emanated faint glows like flames from their bodies, seemingly a unique Extraordinary Power that bolstered their muscles, creating awe-inspiring presence, and even enhanced the weapons in their hands. Thus, each swing of their blades and each charge transformed into fierce moves! Indeed, it is a unique system cultivated by relying on the Great Sun Principle, Zhuang Ying firmly remembered these warriors performances, It looks somewhat similar to the path of cultivating vitality and blood, yet there is a significant difference, more mystical. Those moves are the will assisted by Extraordinary Power, producing almost magical strength, but the requirement for willpower is high; weakness and timidity would affect the power Zhuang Ying analyzed while documenting. Yet, he also felt somewhat influenced. These natives were living in such a brutal world, and they too struggled to fight and survive in their own ways. Even though many were filled with timidity and fear, they ultimately didnt retreat an inch. ... Merely this kind of willpower was enough to make Zhuang Ying appreciate them, after all, although Human Civilization was countless times stronger than these natives, werent they similarly struggling for survival under the threat of trials and becoming stronger? However, the next moment, Zhuang Yings expression subtly changed. Because the attacks from the Weird Demons suddenly surged! Not only did the level of their offense escalate abruptly, but those flying Weird Demons in the sky also charged toward the burning city below. They directly soared over the city walls, attacking the rear! Hows it inside the city? Zhuang Ying asked aloud. There are forces resisting, but still, many civilians have been injured, answered Ma Yan, who suddenly paused before continuing, Moreover, there is an Inner City at the center, where the defensive forces are far greater than in the civilian areas. The flames on the city walls are much larger, and the people stationed there are at least at the Third Stage. I also saw five warriors at the Fourth Stage, guarding the Inner City from five different directions. Zhuang Yings brows slightly furrowed. It sounded like a unique safe zone. Prioritizing concentrated forces to protect certain important areas was understandable, but in contrast to the precarious condition of the Outer City and the situation of the civilians inside, it gave Zhuang Ying a much more direct impression. Groups with special status Without higher-level oversight, they are extremely prone to developing barriers of status, and corruption is just a trivial matter; Im afraid they might have already detached themselves from the entire Civilization group, Zhuang Ying inhaled deeply, Little Xi, go to the Inner City and document the basic conditions of those groups receiving special protection. Yes. Another team member swiftly headed out. Although Zhuang Ying was only twenty years old this year, he hadnt focused all his energy on cultivation. In fact, as a Civilization True Inheritance like him, he had undergone arduous learning and training in multiple aspects such as knowledge reserves, temperament, and willpower. So, although he had someone investigate, he already had a rough guess in his mind. Not all Civilizations have a presence similar to a President. Especially such an Extraordinary Civilization. He just wanted to see what the state of the high-level people inside this city was, whether they had completely lost sight of the bigger picture. But at that moment, with a thud, a huge noise came from outside the city walls. It seemed like a massive object had heavily crashed to the ground. Zhuang Ying easily saw what it wasa tremendously huge demon, towering over ten meters tall, like a giant! Its body was covered with dense scales; its beast-like face bore a thick stench. With each breath, a pitch-black flame burned within its nostrils and mouth, not as dark as the previous lanterns flame, but carrying a bloodthirsty aura. Merely being close made certain weaker Soldiers feel as though their blood was igniting. Undoubtedly, this was a Fourth Stage demon! Zhuang Ying had already heard from the terrified voices of some soldiers what they had named this demon. Blood Mouth Giant! Tonight its the Blood Mouth Giant! We cant hold it back, please Marshal, take action! Where is the Marshal! Where is the Marshal! Some soldiers were already subtly retreating; for them, merely at the Second Stage, this Fourth Stage demon was enough to bring about boundless fear, a great fear inherent to life, which could not be resisted merely by willpower. Zhuang Ying also noticed the Marshal mentioned by these soldiers. After all, among so many soldiers, only this one, with the strength reaching the Fourth Stage, stood out blatantly in Zhuang Yings eyes, like a glaring light in the darkness. But what made him frown was that the Level of this person was considerably lower than that of the demon outside. Moreover, this person was merely holding a weapon, standing outside the city wall watching the Blood Mouth Giant approaching step by step, yet he made no move to attack. Only when the opponent finally arrived, that mouth which occupied more than half of the entire head took a deep breath. Puff puff puff. The warrior engulfed in a sea of fire burst apart in an instant! Blood, bones, flesh, and even the souleverything was sucked away and swallowed whole. Then came the second breath, the third breath Zhuang Ying couldnt help but clench his fists tightly! Throughout their previous training, they had been emphasized more than once that as scouts, scouting was the primary objective. Forget the natives, even saving comrades had to wait until after the scouting mission was complete, unless they applied directly to the President for permission. And he, even within the Illusion Secret Realm, had always achieved the best results. But only now did he understand that what is illusory is ultimately just thatillusory. It is only when reality strikes that the real test begins. Dammit! Zhuang Ying looked at the so-called Marshal, who hadnt moved, clearly understanding. The other wasnt here to fight, but to witness the monsters feeding! Indeed, after the Blood Mouth Giant had swallowed over three thousand people, the Marshal finally spoke up. Thats enough, no more, his voice was very low, even trembling a little. The Blood Mouth Giant seemed very dissatisfied, taking another fierce breath, causing hundreds to burst apart, before finally turning around to leave. However, amid the terrified troops, bursts of cheers were heard. The demon has retreated! Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Long live the Marshal! Weve won another night! Zhuang Ying clearly saw that most of these voices came from people standing in the back. They were obviously prepared, cheering immediately as the demon retreated to sway everyones emotions. Captain, Zhuang Ying also heard his teammates voice ringing in his ears, Inside the Inner City its all peace and celebration. Even the common people inside dont worry too much, treating it as a normal night, while the high-levels even held several banquets. Little Xi didnt describe too much, but these few sentences were enough to explain everything. The resistance against Weird Demons, the city experienced in battles. It was all just lies. This city burning with flames, appearing like the last hope in the darkness of night, was nothing more than a breeding farm for demons! Only these warriors at the frontlines and the panicked civilians in the Outer City believed the lies about resisting the Weird Demons. Zhuang Ying narrowed his eyes and took a deep breath to suppress his emotions. At this moment, he suddenly felt a deeper admiration for the President. At least, when they looked up to the President, they could believe in the future of civilization! Go gather more intelligence about this world, starting with the high-levels, using some means, Zhuang Ying ordered. As the captain of the scouting team, the mission was naturally the most important element, but they could also choose how to accomplish the mission based on the situation. Since the city was like this, there was no need to be too polite anymore. Yes, came the voice in his mind, filled with suppressed anger. Chapter 393 - 330: We Are the Hope! Chapter 393: Chapter 330: We Are the Hope! Zhuang Ying, after giving the command, did not bother with the actions of his teammates any longer. Although he was very curious to see if those high-level insiders of the Inner City, who were not the least bit worried about the Weird Demons, would feel fear when faced with them. However, as reconnaissance personnel, he could not act impulsively. Until now, Zhuang Ying had always abided by his own code of conduct. He continued his observation at the city wall. The powerful demon known as the Blood Mouth Giant had retreated, but the rest of the smaller Weird Demons were still attacking fiercely; the battle had not ended. Only now, compared to the start, everyones morale was high. ... Even though there were still sacrifices, everyone was fighting bloodily. It was clear that for these soldiers, they did not know how exactly the Blood Mouth Giant had been driven away; even the thousands swallowed up were considered normal casualties. Zhuang Yings gaze slowly moved and settled on a young general. The war armor could not fully cover her well-defined body; she was indeed a female general and also of not insignificant strength. She had reached the Extraordinary Third Stage, around Level 23, and the strong aura of her powerful Chi Yan was significantly stronger than that of other warriors of the same level; even the way her flames burned was more vigorous. This was Talent. In Zhuang Yings eyes, the Talent of this female general was almost of the Blue Elite Level. But do not underestimate the Blue Elite; by the standards of the Chosen One, even ordinary white level Talent far exceeded that of ordinary people. Blue Elite was enough to be called genius. However, this general was, obviously, also among the deceived. Blurredly seeing the figure of the Marshal on the outskirts, she led her teammates and leapt off the city wall directly into a mass of Weird Demons. Marshal! This way! She was planning to provide support to the Marshal after the great battle! But even in such a situation, the Marshal still walked over slowly, casually slaying some demons, letting his war armor become stained with fresh blood. It was clear, he was very proficient in such matters. Im fine. The Marshal walked up to the female general, frowned at the wounds on her body, and said, Who asked you to jump down here? Reckless! I The female general opened her mouth but was interrupted. Do not forget, you are the future lady of the Wu Family from the Inner City; not to mention any mishap, even a few more scars on your body would lead to my punishment, the Marshals voice indeed carried annoyance. The Wu Family ruled the entire Yuanfeng City. While his reputation was excellent on the outside, and many citizens saw him as the Savior, he knew in his heart that before the Wu Family, he was just a Puppet. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not to say repelling the Weird Demons, he didnt even have the ability to fight them head-on! Marshal! The female general clenched her teeth and said firmly, I just hope to stay in the Outer City forever, fighting alongside all my comrades! The Marshal did not speak this time. Just deeply looking at her, he lowered his head with a trace of extreme sarcasm at the corner of his mouth. Fighting together? How nice it sounded. But alas, it was meaningless. When you enter the Inner City, you will no longer think this way, he said in a low tone, but directly stepped over the flames and leapt onto the city wall, then quickly, numerous cheers roared from the warriors like a tsunami. Only the female general was left standing somewhat at a loss, but she quickly firmed up her resolve and led her comrades back to the city to fight on. The night was still long. And Zhuang Ying, who had witnessed it all, narrowed his eyes slightly. He could probably see quite a few things. This Marshal, perhaps initially one of the deceived from the Outer City, but upon learning the truth and feeling boundless despair, had utterly fallen and could not muster any will to resist, becoming a part of the deception of the people of the Outer City. However, these outside warriors still had unceasing hot blood. As long as they do not collapse after learning the truth, Zhuang Ying believed, they were worth supporting and helping. At the very least, they could add some power to contend with the Trial. He had already made a decision in his heart. But before that, he needed to further understand the situation in this world. Zhuang Yings teammates soon provided feedback. Somewhat unexpectedly, there were several essentially complete Dynasties in this world! Thats right, even in such a world, large ruling structures like Dynasties still existed, and the Dynasty that Yuanfeng City belonged to was called Chi Yan Country. To be named Chi Yan in such a world indicated the strength of this Dynasty. There were a total of over a hundred cities, with each citys citizens numbering at least four million, adding up to nearly six or seven hundred million people in the Dynasty altogether. Quite astonishing. During the safe period of the day, the cities communicated with each other, keeping the distance between cities within a days reach, allowing the power from the top rulers to spread as far as possible and maintaining the power structure. According to the interrogation results, they had to send personnel to the higher-level cities every day to report casualties, and every once in a while send resources to the Imperial City, as city tax. Chapter 394 - 330: We Are the Hope!_2 Chapter 394: Chapter 330: We Are the Hope!_2 As for what was obtained, it was a covenant with those Weird Demons! sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes, the scene Zhuang Ying witnessed was not a specialty of the city but the harsh truth of the entire Dynasty, indeed, of all civilization. The high-level figures of the Dynasty had formed covenants with Weird Demons, offering them individuals who had cultivated the Red Fire Path as fodder in exchange for peace. To call it a covenant was merely sugar-coating it. It would be more accurate to say that the entire Dynasty was livestock raised by Weird Demons. ... The carcasses of Weird Demons could turn into Chi Yan fuel and could even aid in peoples cultivation. Similarly, to the Weird Demons, the cultivators of this world were delicious nourishment, a resource for them to grow stronger! And to deceive the people of the Outer City was nothing more than to make them struggle, train harder in cultivation, and become more delectable. Even among the Weird Demons and demons, there existed restraints. In order to have a constant supply of fresh nourishment, every night, they would only send in one individual to dine, always controlling the quantity. But obviously, to keep these Weird Demons restrained in their feeding habits was challenging, and there would always be some excess. When that time came, a portion of the population would be relocated from the upper-level cities to spread out like the largest Royal City, having a full fifty million people, Royal City would not be attacked, it was the grandest breeding ground! No wonder After grasping the cruel truth of this world, Zhuang Ying felt an immense despair just by briefly putting himself in the shoes of the natives. Its no surprise then that the Marshal had said, once one gets close to the Inner City, ones thoughts are bound to change. All this time spent in arduous cultivation was just to make oneself tastier, and hard battles fought were nothing but delivering oneself into the mouths of the Weird Demons. Even the countless warriors of the entire Dynasty were merely aiding in the breeding of their own people for the Weird Demons! Where is there hope, where can there be hope? Even without going mad, there was no way to retain even a shred of fighting spirit. However That was the past! Now, we are the hope! Zhuang Ying slowly exhaled, steadied his emotions, and said in a low voice, Keep an eye on those so-called high-level figures. They are spiritually broken and completely beyond salvation. Be careful not to provoke disorder. Yes, Ive used the Puppet Card, Ma Yan declared. Puppet Cards were a type of high-level but insidiously evil cards. They could turn other living beings into ones own puppets. Most cruelly, the puppets Consciousness wasnt sealed or affected; they could only watch helplessly as they obeyed the other partys every command unconditionally. Generally, such cards werent favored by frontline warriors, but for their reconnaissance personnel, they were an essential item for every squad. Indeed very useful, and at this moment, there was no hint of guilt in using it. Captain, what do you plan to do? Another teammates voice suddenly echoed in his mind. Continue to gather information related to cultivation, I will find one or more suitable leaders for the people of this city, Zhuang Yings mind conjured the image of that female commander. Of course, she wasnt the only one. Among the warriors of the Outer City who were unaware of the truth, there were many filled with zeal. Perhaps upon learning the despairing truth, they will change, but compared to those who were completely devoid of the will to fight, corrupted thoroughly, they still had a stronger potential to be shaped. After all, where they had come, hope had arrived! Zhuang Ying continued his search on the outskirts. Tian Chunyan had finished her guard duty for now and returned to her room, laden with fatigue and wounds. This was considered a privilege of being a commander. Initially shared with others, but after being chosen as the prospective Young Madam by the Wu Familys Young Patriarch, she had a room to herself. Yet, for Tian Chunyan, who had no intentions of disarming, a solo room was less desirable than being with her comradesat least she would know they were all still alive. Inner City She gazed at her reflection in the mirror, her face smeared with the filth of demonic blood, her eyes showing a hint of bewilderment. The Inner City was, for them, a name imbued with a touch of sanctity. Inside resided the citys most powerful, those warriors who, even if they did not intervene lightly, their mere presence there was enough to deter the powerful Weird Demons in the Night from joining forces to attack the city. The most important thing is! The Inner City represents stability, happiness, and prosperity, entirely different from the Outer City. Only those who have made significant contributions to the city and the Dynasty, as well as their families and descendants, can live there. Theres no need to worry every night about the dangers of Weird Demons, nor to suddenly hear during the day that one of your friends has met with misfortune. Countless people from the Outer City desire nothing more than to enter the Inner City. Including the once Tian Chunyan. But what she wanted was not to enter in such a manner. Instead, she wished to achieve merits and move into the Inner City with her family in an honorable way, to then come out again and continue the fight with her colleagues, protecting her homeland. Just like the current Marshal. Young Madam Tian Chunyan muttered these words to herself but revealed a hint of self-mockery. Ever since that Young Patriarch took a liking to her, her parents and family were overjoyed, even her colleagues were filled with envy. If they knew what she was feeling right now, they would probably scold her for being pretentious. However, Tian Chunyans gaze hardened once more. She had not changed her determination; even if she entered the Inner City, she would come out again. In this world, the saber in ones hand is the greatest safety. Tian Chunyan felt the overwhelming power surging within her and a new fighting spirit emerged. One could not cultivate at night, but during the day, not a moment could be wasted! However, just as she took a deep breath to ease the fatigue from the battle, she turned her head and her pupils abruptly constrictedher saber was already drawn! Whos there? Standing in front of her was a person wearing a white robe of a bizarre style. Most important, she had no inkling of his presence! Not just her, considering the Marshals room was not far away. After repelling the Blood Mouth Giant, the Marshal had remained in his room. How, under these circumstances, could someone have stealthily approached her without any sound? Or was it weird! Tian Chunyans saber cut through fiercely, yet the intense flames turned into a fine net, completely enveloping the man in front of her! The man made no move, but when the net fell upon him, there was no reaction. This let Tian Chunyans heart skip a beat, slightly relieved. It meant the person was not one of the Weird Demons. The power that extended from the Great Sun and the path of cultivation was the natural nemesis to Weird Demons; even the most powerful would not remain unmoved. The person before her was human. Sir, what brings you here so late at night? Tian Chunyan still did not let down her guard. Looking for someone, Zhuang Ying observed his opponent silently from beginning to end before speaking slowly. Who are you looking for? Tian Chunyans eyebrows arched. Someone to be the new ruler of this city, even of this Dynasty, Zhuang Ying stated. Tian Chunyans heart thumped fiercely, stunned by the rebellious words. A new ruler? Did this person really know what he was talking about? The Dynasty had lasted for thousands of years without any change! And with the constant threat of the Night, who would dare to incite a civil war? Sir, are you joking? The wariness in Tian Chunyans heart amplified to its peak, and she noticed more things amiss. Her recent move was not just a test! At such close distance, with a fierce attack like that, the Marshal could not have been unaware. So why had there been no response until now? Or was it that the Marshal was already aware of the arrival of the person before her? Was this a test from the Inner City? Various thoughts kept emerging in her mind. Chapter 395 - 331: No Need to Prove to Anyone! Chapter 395: Chapter 331: No Need to Prove to Anyone! Tian Chunyan was unaware that the Zhuang Ying before her could clearly see and understand her innermost thoughts. One of Zhuang Yings abilities was, in fact, peeping into the heart. It even included emotions. Thus, Zhuang Ying was completely certain that the person before him had no awareness and had always been living in a lie meticulously crafted by the higher-ups. He was even very firm in this belief. Zhuang Ying suddenly lost the desire to probe any further. ... Facing such a pitiful person, such tests no longer held much meaning. Yes, indeed, a pitiful person. Do you really understand the city beneath your feet, the country you serve, and those people you loyally follow? Zhuang Ying slowly approached her, revealing a pair of pitch-black eyes. Seeing this caused a slight tremor in Tian Chunyans heart. The intelligent beings of this world closely resembled humans in appearance, which was consistent with the overall trend among intelligent species in the trials. Even more so, the higher the level, the more they resembled humans. But there were always differences. Primarily, the differences lay in the eyes and hair color. The eyes and hair of the humans of this world carried a wine-red hue, very close to the Chi Yan power they cultivated, but their facial features more closely matched those of the Eastern People C In Tian Chunyans life, she had never seen such dark pupils, except on a few weird beings! However, now was not the time to think about that. What if I told you that everything you know is just a lie? Zhuang Ying pressed closer, and in the next moment, Tian Chunyan, in a trance, saw reflection after reflection in those black pupils. She saw the Marshal she admired, motionless before the Blood Mouth Giant, merely allowing the giant to devour one warrior after another! And numerous big shots in luxurious clothing, forcing out the truth amidst their groggy state! Among them were even people Tian Chunyan knew, including the real controllers of the city! She shuddered violently, retreating continuously, even trembling. Finally, she shouted: What kind of demon are you, to confuse my mind like this! Her long sword slashed fiercely towards Zhuang Ying! This was no longer a mere probe; this strike was a genuine killing move! How could everything she had seen and believed in over the past twenty or more years be so easily overturned? The heart-playing demons were not uncommon. However, facing a full-powered strike from a Third-tier Expert, powerful enough to split mountains and sever rivers, Zhuang Ying merely extended two fingers lightly, dissipating all of the power, even the astonishing momentum of the sword, completely. It even made Tian Chunyan wonder if she had been in an illusion all along. All of this was false. Thats why the initial probe had no effect. Wake up! She retreated sharply and bit her tongue hard, igniting her bodys Chi Yan to its extreme! However, it still had no effect. Sweat poured out profusely. Your heart is wavering, Zhuang Ying said softly, his gaze still fixed intently on her, as if seeing through everything in her heart, his tone even carrying a hint of a sigh, False is ultimately false, no matter how well its disguised, it cant become real. Youre not completely without doubt, are you? Too many things have already revealed everything. Stop confusing my mind! Tian Chunyan shouted, but the cold sweat breaking out betrayed her inner turmoil. Thats right, the seeds of doubt had already been planted. Especially when she was chosen as the Young Madam, many seemed to already treat her as one of their own, no longer disguising their intentions as stringently as before. Including the Marshal. His looks, his words, his actions Thinking back now, everything seemed to carry a hint. Even recalling past colleagues who had the fortune to enter the Inner City, without exception, all had changed. Comrades who had once fought by her side refused to leave the city to help, no matter how she pleaded. She had thought it was a rule of the Inner City, but now recalling those numb, even despairing and pitiful looks, Tian Chunyans heart couldnt help but tremble. Is it all fake? The years of arduous cultivation, the battles fought by hundreds of thousands, all were fake? Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just to make them tastier? Was the Dynasty just a puppet of the weird demons, a Cultivator? Tian Chunyan was indeed close to collapse! If all of this was true, the Dynastys thousand-year resistance, the sacrifices of countless people, were they all just ridiculous lies? Where was the hope then? Even if she reached the pinnacle and became a so-called Great Power, what use was it? She couldnt see a hint of hope! But at this moment, Zhuang Ying took a big step forward, his deep voice thundering in Tian Chunyans mind like a clap of thunder. Your Dynasty may be fake, but we, we are real! This voice, carrying a strange power, managed to swiftly calm Tian Chunyans nearly collapsing heart. But precisely because of this, as she marveled at this immense power, she also became extremely calm. Looking at this powerful being who had suddenly appeared before her, after a long while, she gritted her teeth and said firmly: How can I believe everything you have said, and how can I believe that your we can bring hope amidst the despair you speak of?! Chapter 396 - 331: No Need to Prove to Anyone!_2 Chapter 396: Chapter 331: No Need to Prove to Anyone!_2 Certainly, even up to now, deep inside her heart, she still hoped that all of this wasnt real. The Dynasty she was loyal to was still desperately trying to save the entire civilization, to save everyone. But at this moment, Zhuang Ying took a few steps back and turned around. Just as I said, what is fake is always fake, whether you believe us or not is your business, we are right here, we dont need to prove anything to anyone. As his words fell, he walked towards the door, leaving behind only one final sentence. If you dont believe, naturally others will. ... Zhuang Ying did not need to prove anything special. He was looking for those who could help Human Civilization manage the indigenous civilization; if this person did not believe, he could naturally find others. He had been focused on this for quite a while, but this wasnt the only target. Tian Chunyan just stared blankly as the other party left, then stood still for a while, numbly looking around. The events just now were not illusions. Although all her powers had not left this room, many traces inside the room still remained. Including that one slash. The tiles underfoot were nearly shattered. However, the more this was the case, the more fearful Tian Chunyan felt inside. The truth described by the other party was too terrifying. Tian Chunyan glanced at the Marshals mansion not far away, clenched her teeth, and walked straight towards it. Marshal, I have important matters to ask. Whats the matter? The door opened, and the marshal sat inside, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, Since its important, come inside, but theres no need to close the door, after all, you are to be the future wife of the Young Patriarch, and you need to be mindful of some things. Yes. Tian Chunyans heart had undergone some changes. If it had been before, she would have thought of the Marshal as always upright and honorable. But now She felt that the Marshal, in speaking about the Wu Family of the Inner City, was extremely reverential! This made her clench her fists, but as she walked in, she stared firmly at the Marshal and asked in a deep voice, I want to know, whether our Yuanfeng City, and even the entire Chi Yan Dynasty, is just a breeding farm for Weird Demons! Suddenly, the Marshals face changed dramatically. Who told you that? Just that expression alone made Tian Chunyan freeze. Even though her heart was already filled with doubts, the moment of confirmation still brought her immense grief and despair. It was true! Generations had braved fire and water, sacrificing themselves in the mouths of Weird Demons to protect the city and the Dynasty, all for a massive lie! Their cultivation, their efforts, their bloodshed, all of it was such bitter irony! Tian Chunyans body trembled, her entire heart nearly collapsing. But at that moment, the words of that mysterious man suddenly surged in her heart. It was like trying to grasp the last straw, she was almost eager to know who that person was, whether the hope he spoke of was real! Marshal was unaware of that mans arrival. Although he too was over level 30, a formidable presence in the Fourth Stage, he was no more formidable than an ant compared to Zhuang Ying, who was a bearer of the Civilization True Inheritance. From beginning to end, he had discovered nothing. He assumed someone had violated the rules and revealed the truth to Tian Chunyan a step early. At that moment, he looked at her with some pity. Its ridiculous, isnt it? he whispered with a sneer. When I first learned of it, I felt the same as you, filled with sheer despair. The entire dynasty appeared immensely powerful, even holding its ground against the Weird Demons until now, a strong backbone for our entire civilization. In reality, however, we are but bred for food, mere livestock. Our so-called rebellion is merely to make our flesh more appetizing. But Tian Chunyan suddenly looked up. I know what you want to say. The Marshal interrupted her, his face full of mockery. Do you know the true strength of the Weird Demons? Im not afraid to tell you, the Blood Mouth Giant that just appeared has already reached the pinnacle of the Great Power Realm! I once saw with my own eyes how it crushed a previous Marshal as easily as one would crush an ant! And like this nearly invincible Demon, there are twelve more just near Yuanfeng City! Twelve! As the Marshal spoke, his tone was filled with deep despair. Each one could easily destroy our entire city. Its not just the Wu Family; even the entire dynasty couldnt withstand them! Under such circumstances, how are we any different from farmed livestock? Yes, such was the dispaly of this world, filled with utter despair. They seemed to have occupied the daylight, seemingly competing on equal terms with the Weird, but in reality, there was no comparison between their strengths. For a thousand years, two thousand years, countless years, it had always been so! This was the eternal reality of this world! Anyone who knew all this, no matter their ambitions or strong will, would succumb to endless despair. At most, they could only blindly seek death, just like the previous Marshal, or completely lose their sanity. At this moment, Tian Chunyan was almost there too, yet her desperately despairing heart still clung weakly to the last hope. It was the man she had just seen. He mentioned we! This meant that even in such a terrifying world, amidst the horrifying truth, there were still a group of people who hadnt given up! Even though Tian Chunyan knew nothing about those people at present, even unsure if what the man said was true or false, a drowning person would always clutch at anything they could. Think positively. The Marshal, unaware of Tian Chunyans inner thoughts and thinking she, like his former self, said, his tone suddenly became much lighter, Livestock have their own ways to live. Although the Weird Demons are frightening, they wont kill us all at once; rather, they maintain a certain number. As long as we can show our value, we can still survive, and even live well The price, is it the thousands of peers sent up daily? interrupted Tian Chunyan, her tone cold, her gaze filled with boundless sorrow. Thats hundreds of thousands of people a year! The city crazily promotes childbirth, a man takes over ten wives! Every household is the same, yet ten months of pregnancy, then twenty years to raise an adult, just to send them like this into the mouths of the Weird Demons? And yes, the old ones too, who can no longer bear children, are also continuously consumed during Demon attacks Livestock, truly just livestock! At this moment, with the truth laid bare and reflecting on all past events, she found it utterly ridiculous. People of the Inner City pride themselves as Meritorious Officials, enjoying pleasures daily, but those of the Outer City are constantly giving birth and then dying in large numbers. When too many die, more are relocated from the Royal City, one batch after another It was indeed just like farmed livestock! It was laughable, how they were still immersed in false hopes and fervor. Countless peers, countless warriors, even priding themselves on dying at the city walls! Facing Tian Chunyans gritted teeth with anger and sorrow, the Marshal, clad in War Armor and beloved by countless in the Outer City, just watched her calmly and then said, If not this, what else can we do? Indeed. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He too had once been angry, despairing, not much different from the current Tian Chunyan. But ultimately, what could be done? Was there any meaning in dying lightly, just like the previous Marshal? His heart had long since become completely numb, no longer willing to look, think, or indulge in meaningless sadness and sorrow. After all, he and his family were living well, as long as one tried hard enough, ones life could be worry-free. Tian Chunyan gave the once greatly admired and revered Marshal a deep look, then turned silently and left. Behind her, the Marshals voice still reached her. You are different from those people, no need for empathy, just accept it, and you will find that your world will be sunnier and more brilliant than before. Chapter 397 - 332: We Are Just Ordinary Scouts Chapter 397: Chapter 332: We Are Just Ordinary Scouts The choices made by the Marshal and most people in this world, including their actions, are actually not hard to understand. On one hand, there is the pain and struggle without a sliver of hope, while on the other, one can pretend to know nothing and quietly enjoy the rest of their life. Most people would probably make the same choice. The very few who cant accept it just silently die off with hardly a ripple to show for it. However, understanding and accepting are entirely different. The most important thing isat this moment, deep in Tian Chunyans heart, there still lies a straw that seems fragile yet firm enough for her to grasp desperately! ... I must find that person! The single thought consumed Tian Chunyans mind. She was nearly mad with the need to know immediately whether the hope spoken of by the other was true or false. Even the faintest glimmer would bring immense solace to her troubled heart! But she couldnt find the person. Ignoring some peoples gazes, Tian Chunyan searched relentlessly through the entire military camp, and even ventured into the Inner City, yet still found no trace! This plunged her into a profound fear. Had her hesitation and refusal just now resulted in her being abandoned? The anxiety and unease like none she had ever experienced were indescribable in words. So much so that she made numerous errors during the subsequent battle operations. Only the most perilous moment had passed with the departure of the Blood Mouth Giants, or else her performance tonight could have led to severe consequences. In such torment, another excruciatingly long night had finally come to an end. But as everyone yearned for the sunrise, painting the horizon and gradually illuminating the earth, seven or eight generals soaked in fresh blood, evidently just returned from the front lines, approached Tian Chunyan. Each one was a seasoned warrior, yet each one now carried a complex look in their eyes. Just by seeing their gazes, Tian Chunyan seemed to understand something. General Tian, a female general, who was quite familiar with Tian Chunyan, saluted and spoke, We have some matters we would like to discuss with you, General. Could we find a safer place? The anxiety and restlessness that had gripped Tian Chunyans heart began to subside substantially. She looked at these people before her and had an inkling of what was about to happen. She felt a hint of excitement. The man hadnt just sought her out but had approached many others. She wasnt struggling alone. Yes! Tian Chunyan nodded vehemently. Indeed, as soon as they entered a room, someone couldnt wait to ask, General Tian, you are soon to enter the Inner City and become the Young Madam of the Wu Family. You must know more than us. We want to know Its true, Tian Chunyan interrupted, nodding somberly as she faced her colleagues filled with despair, sadness, and anger. Just that one sentence was enough. These warriors, who wouldnt flinch even in the face of Evil Spirits and Demons, now seemed to lose all their strength, their faces turning pale. Indeed, Zhuang Ying had found them, revealed the truth, and approached several of them together. They had intended to confront the Marshal, but without the same status as Tian Chunyan, they were acutely aware they would be powerless against the Great Power of the Marshal if the reality proved true. Hence, they thought to inquire with Tian Chunyan who held a special position. Yet, when the truth became undeniable and the false lies were thoroughly exposed, it was still hard to accept. Tian Chunyan took a deep breath, looked at her colleagues, and said gravely, Like you, I only found out last night, but I have sought answers from the Marshal and learned the truth So, have you also encountered a mysterious man? What man? A voice suddenly came from outside the door. Instantly, everyone, including Tian Chunyan, exhibited a dramatic change in expression! It was the Marshal! The next moment, a surge of Chi Yan roared in, carrying a terrifying might and forming a vast Fire Circle that enveloped everyone, filled with suffocating Suppression. The might of the Fourth Stage was fully demonstrated at this moment. Tian Chunyan possessed immense Talent and her power had even reached the Great Master level in peoples eyes, but in the presence of a true Great Power, she too had no strength to resist! The Marshal, clad in War Armor and engulfed in Chi Yan, appeared before each person. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And his voice, filled with great anger, was involuntarily subdued. I wondered why, Tian Chunyan, you would suddenly be privy to insider information, and why you few would gather together. It turns out there is indeed treachery at work. Who is it? What did he tell you? The Marshal had felt something off the night before and reported it early to the Inner City. But he had received no reply. Today, seeing several generals with significant Talent and notable performances gathering around Tian Chunyan, he immediately sensed something amiss. Indeed, someone had dared to spread the truth within the Outer City, and among these generals no less. This was a capital offensea crime that would undoubtedly be met with death! There had been a time when similar information spread throughout a city, and once the Dynastys High-level was informed, that entire citymillions of inhabitants along with the negligent aristocrats of the Inner Citywere wiped out without a trace by the formidable power of the strange, not a single soul left standing! Chapter 398 - 332: We Are Just Ordinary Scouts_2 Chapter 398: Chapter 332: We Are Just Ordinary Scouts_2 Explain everything clearly, and you might still have a chance to live! the Marshal thought with lingering fear. If the problem had arisen right under his watch, then even if the impact wasnt that significant, he and his family would probably face doomsday! That thought made him nearly grit his teeth in anger as he forced the words out of his mouth: Do you truly understand the consequences of what youre doing? And do you know what youre doing? Tian Chunyan couldnt bear the torment any more and, fearless in the face of the terrifying power of the man before her, she shouted out loud, teeth clenched, Look at those people around you. They respect you so much, worship you, yet youre sending them one by one into the mouths of Weird Demons! This is what youve done, what all of you have done! Shut up! The Marshals face turned red in waves. Those who had once looked up to him with the utmost respect, now looked on with disappointment and even contempt. This did sting the pride he had left, albeit modestly. ... But it also fueled his rage. Dont you see? We are all but livestock! Livestock grateful for each day we survive. But what youre doing will lead to the burial of the entire city, including your families! His words left Tian Chunyan and the generals behind her slightly agape, waves of despair washing over them. The harsh reality was undeniable. However, Tian Chunyan took a deep breath and said, word by word, Rather than live like livestock, Id prefer they die! At least their deaths would be clean! Indeed, it was better to die cleanly than to live such a demeaning existence. From the age of six, they began their Cultivation, stepping into battle at thirteen, fighting their way to the present day C no one knew when they would die. And who among them truly feared death? What they feared now, what they were terrified of, was the absence of hope! But We still have hope, there are others out there resisting! The man who appeared before them, who had told them everything, was their only hope. As long as there was resistance, it could inspire great courage within them. Who, a treacherous snake from behind? the Marshal sneered, A little person who sneaks around you, who dares not show his face before me, he The Marshals words suddenly choked. His pupils contracted dramatically. On the contrary, Tian Chunyan and the others revealed expressions of immense surprise. For somehow, a figure had appeared before them, silently making it into the Fire Circle controlled by the Marshal! I am not afraid to come out, Zhuang Ying said with a light laugh. I was simply Observing you. After all, not everyone is worthy of our recognition. How dare you! The Marshal finally snapped back to reality, glanced at the rising sun, and then back at the figure before him, his tone rife with wariness, Who in the world are you? It was no wonder he reacted as such. This maneuver was no small feat; within the Fire Circle was almost his Domain, everything under his control! Yet, he was clueless about how a person had appeared unnoticed! Just this fact alone revealed too much. If it werent for the Great Sun high above, he would almost suspect that it was a Weird Demon or perhaps a Demon! He had only ever felt such a presence before the mightiest of Weird Demons. However, Zhuang Ying didnt even look at him; he turned and addressed Tian Chunyan and the rest: Your performance has been somewhat satisfactory to us. Since thats the case, we shall entrust the management of this city to you all for the time being. What Tian Chunyan and the others seemed incredulous. What did it mean to entrust the city to their management? Only the Marshal seemed to grasp something, his gaze filled with immense fear. What are you babbling about? You have no idea how much power the Inner City actually holds Third-rate villains really should save their breath. Zhuang Ying flicked her hand and, in the next moment, the so-called Marshal found himself unable to open his mouth. Even the Chi Yan energy that enveloped his body began to retreat rapidly, vanishing without a trace, leaving him devoid of any aura of power. And yet, what was spooky was the fact that the ring of fire he had conjured did not dissipate! It was as if she had completely taken it over. Such a scene brought both shock and joy to the likes of Tian Chunyan and her companions. Anyone could see the enormous gap between them. Reaching the level of a Great Power, the so-called Marshal had no ability whatsoever to resist in her presence! For them, the glimmer of hope they had, initially fragile, began to swell rapidly at this moment! Those daring to rebel against the Dynasty, to challenge the world, were strong, incredibly strong! The situation is just like this, said Zhuang Ying, looking at the people before her with a gentle smile. We have already taken control of the Inner City. All the so-called elites were subdued by us last night, but the order of this city should not be destroyed lightly, and the truth cannot be told to everyone yet, as it would lead to panic. Therefore, we still need your assistance to replace the existing High-level individuals and maintain the citys order. The Inner City is under control? Tian Chunyan and the others looked at each other in disbelief. Although they did not know the exact strength of the Inner City, they could already guess from the tip of the iceberg theyd previously seen. You see, anyone who had reached the Great Power level had to enter the Inner City. There were at least a dozen Great Powers there! This was also what they had always thought to be the main reason the city could resist so many powerful Weird Demons. Before they fully understood the true terrifying strength of the Weird Demons, everyone naively believed that the Great Powers of the Inner City could match the Weird Demons outside the city. But even if they werent that strong, they were still a dozen Great Powers! And yet they were silently and effortlessly taken over in a single night? No hint of disturbance leaked out at all! But recalling the mysterious power of the person before them, it seemed that all this was not impossible! You may also visit the Inner City later, Zhuang Ying said, seemingly perceptive of their thoughts, chuckling, My colleague will welcome you. You can see for yourself those so-called elites, and even interrogate them if you wish. The only reason we spared their lives is so they can atone for their sins with their own power. Thats right, killing them would have been easy, but it would have let them off too lightly. Not even a Puppet Talisman was needed. You must understand, Human Civilization inherited the Human Demon techniques from the last Trial of the Ebat Civilization. Using them on these corrupted and defeated individuals raised no moral issue. May I ask some questions? Tian Chunyan already believed, but something seemed to have occurred to her, and with a mixture of courage and anticipation, she looked at Zhuang Ying and the others. Ask away, Zhuang Ying seemed to have guessed what she wanted to inquire. As expected, Tian Chunyan turned to look at her colleagues, restraining her increasingly pounding heart, How strong are you? Or should I say tonight, do we still need to deliver food to the Weird Demons? Yes, this was her question! There shouldnt be such expectations, but the performance of these people before her sparked in her heart an impractical hope. Even the Marshal, who could neither move nor speak, had a look of wild disdain in his eyes. Thats right, even if they really dealt with the big shots in the Inner City, what then? Whats truly terrifying and unmatched in this world is always the Night! If they didnt deliver the food, the entire city would be destroyed. Yet if they did how would that be any different from them? Just a laughable struggle to vie for the title of shepherd dog! Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, Zhuang Ying looked as if she heard something amusing, the corners of her mouth curving upward as she couldnt help but chuckle, Heh, a few of us are merely Scout soldiers in the army. Chapter 399 - 333: The Weight of Civilization True Inheritance! Chapter 399: Chapter 333: The Weight of Civilization True Inheritance! Zhuang Yings statement was actually quite modest. As a bearer of the Civilization True Inheritance, although he was not among the most top-notch geniuses of the new generation of Human Civilization, he was certainly among the noteworthy few. In a population amounting to hundreds of billions, only tens of thousands had received such an honor. No matter what, he couldnt be regarded as just a normal Scout. But if one were only to look at his strength, saying so wasnt really an exaggeration. The Fourth Stage, which includes levels from Level 31 to Level 40, placed in this world, referred to those known as Great Powers, nearly standing at the apex of the entire world. Even the Weird Demons hidden within the Night, if they didnt wish to destroy this small world, would only be at this level. However, this stage, within the present Human Civilization, was just the Big Head Soldier within the official military! ... Their numbers reached tens of billions! Over the past twenty-plus years, the abundant foundation of the past Human Civilization lifted the entire civilizations middle and lower-tier strength to a level that would seem unbelievable in the past. But this was the reality. With a population of a hundred billion, a full one-tenth had reached the Fourth Stage! Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, Zhuang Ying truly possessed such confidence and pride at this moment. And this feeling, naturally, was imparted to the people before him, including Tian Chunyan. One by one, their pupils shook as if unable to believe it. A warrior at the level of a Great Power, and moreover, far stronger than a Marshal, merely a regular Scout? Not even in dreams would they dare to imagine such a thing! At this moment, it is indeed difficult for you to imagine the vastness of the world, Zhuang Ying said, seeing their reaction. He didnt find it strange, only smiling lightly, No matter, as the supported subjects of this small world, perhaps you will have the chance to witness the grand stage of the world. Be patient and wait. For now, just do as weve instructed. It was then that a figure appeared silently beside him. Everyone was still completely unaware and were startled in their hearts. However, seeing that the newcomers clothing was nearly identical to Zhuang Yings, they all reacted, but the shock in their hearts grew even stronger. They had thought Zhuang Yings attire was unique, but when the second person appeared, they realized to their astonishment that it was actually a standard uniform! And the design had only minimal differences, seeming to confirm everything Zhuang Ying had said at another level. But still, could it be true? Using such fearsome Great Powers as mere front-line soldiers? Captain, the one who had appeared was Ma Yan. He did not look at the people before him, as he was already aware of everything that had occurred here. He simply said to Zhuang Ying, All intelligence has been collected and verified. If you want more detailed content, we need to make a trip to the Royal City. These words were not spoken in the language of this world, and all the people present couldnt understand them. But what they could see was the expression on the face of this mysterious warrior. Suddenly, it became a lot more serious. No need for such trouble, the situation in this world is already clear, Zhuang Ying said. I will report directly upwards and follow any subsequent instructions. This mission was only to investigate the general situation of this world. It was already considered complete. Even the main objective had been achievedconfirming the existence of an indigenous civilization with its own Cultivation path within this world. Under such circumstances, further investigation was completely unnecessary. After all, it was just a small world that didnt exceed the Fourth Stage. There wouldnt be anything beyond control. So, everyone saw Zhuang Yings expression turn reverent, as though on a pilgrimage. He lifted his hand and took out a cigarette. A flame appeared directly on it, and he tidied his clothing, dusted it off, and respectfully saluted towards the sky. He did not kneel, but at that moment, everyone could feel the solemnity in his heart. Along with that, Tian Chunyan and the others felt an indescribable sensation within themselves. Whatever was being done, to make such a warrior show this level of seriousness and even reverence, naturally carried with it a sense of sacredness. Indeed, this was one of the functions of this ritual. Ordinarily, for reporting directly to the President, establishing a direct connection with the President wouldnt require such ritual. Ever since Shen Hao had broken through to the Fourth Stage, his connection with the entire civilization had grown even closer. In the Divine Soul of every Human being, Shen Haos likeness even existed, symbolizing their belonging and representing the might of the Emperor. But there was a reason for the ritual. Without saying anything else, such rituals, without a doubt, better reflected the reportees reverence and loyalty. So, unless in an emergency situation, the vast majority, when reporting directly to Shen Hao and establishing a connection, would adopt a certain ritual, among which holding a stick of incense towards the heavens was the most widely spread. After all, Shen Hao was from the Eastern Country, and such rituals fit in with the cultural customs of the Eastern Country people. At this moment, all of the intelligence they had gathered, within this ritual filled with the air of sanctity, was transmitted to Shen Hao. After processing by the Emperors Crown, the intelligence was marked as priority and caught Shen Haos attention. Chapter 400 - 333: The Weight of Civilization True Inheritance!_2 Chapter 400: Chapter 333: The Weight of Civilization True Inheritance!_2 A world held captive, Shen Hao already had a general understanding of the worlds current state, yet he also felt it confirmed his suspicions. After all, this world couldnt be simple, otherwise, it wouldnt have been chosen as a Trial World. He had even been prepared to encounter worlds completely overtaken by Weird Demons, but now, remnants of civilization still existed, even if captive, and they were of immense value. Firstly, it would be the height of foolishness for a Civilization System to rely solely on its own power in a battlefield of this magnitude. The number of indigenous civilizations would be anything but small. Even if their strength was relatively weak, based on their sheer numbers, they could still play a significant role. If they could even slightly reduce the sacrifice of soldiers from the Human Civilization System, it would be worthwhile. Secondly, an indigenous civilization that has survived in such a world must have conducted profound research into the Extraordinary Rules of the world, which could significantly lower the difficulty of Shen Haos analysis of the worlds laws and also simplify the strategic warfare preparations of Human Civilization. For example, the Cultivation Methods discovered in this world and the mysterious complementary effects of the Law of Night and Great Sun. ... These were all extremely important. Shen Hao closed his eyes slightly and had already sent out a message. Take over this world, scavenge everything of value, test the enemys response. It was just one order, and the relevant departments began to operate efficiently. Zhuang Ying received the new instructions immediately. The content of the instructions made his excitement apparent. Just the first point was enough to fill his entire squad with anticipation. [The reconnaissance squad will, for the duration of their mission, temporarily switch to a combat sequence to participate in scavenging for value in the small world and in its tentative occupation and cultivation.] What did this mean? It meant that reconnaissance was no longer their primary task! It was now combat! You know, combat is the fastest way to earn points! Geez, I thought it wouldnt be our turn to strike, Ma Yan was completely exhilarated, and Zhuang Yings other teammates felt much the same. I wanted to take action against those Weird Demons yesterday. A top-tier enemy of the Fourth Stage, even if pathetic, should give me hundreds of millions of points, right? We need to move fast, otherwise by the time those killing stars arrive, whether we can snatch anything is uncertain. Dont worry, we have our captain. Its not like theyd assign a genius to us for this small world; its just not worth that much. Tian Chunyan and the others couldnt understand a word these people were saying, but they could clearly see the undisguised excitement in their expressions. Even the most obtuse among them could tell that they must have received some good news. This caused them all to look forward with anticipation, especially Tian Chunyan. After experiencing the despair of learning the truth, she was now like a traveler dying of thirst, eagerly chasing after hope! She was looking at Zhuang Ying with eyes full of longing, even burning intensity, hoping to hear good news from him! Indeed, you are quite lucky, Zhuang Ying naturally noticed the gaze of Tian Chunyan and the others, turned towards them with a smile, and said, I have just reported to the higher-ups, and they believe that the civilization within your small world still has hope, and have decided to increase support and occupy this small world. What does small world actually mean? Tian Chunyan heard the words occupy, but for her, at this moment, it was the term small world that truly caught her attention. The term itself sent her heart racing. She made a guess that she wouldnt even dare to dream of! It is as you think, Zhuang Ying looked at her intently and said lightly, The world as you know it is, in fact, just one insignificant world among countless others. The existence of Night threatens all worlds; some small worlds are completely destroyed, some like yours are bred by demons and weird creatures, but there are also strong beings like us, who are truly contending against it all. Under the information blackout of the Civilization Trial, even talking about the existence of the Civilization Trial would be automatically censored. But before they had come here, their reconnaissance troops had already been informed of their identity. Actually, it was quite easy, at least much easier than the last Civilization Trial. After all, in this trial, most of the indigenous civilizations probably dont even have the concept of the Big World. Such a Bubble-shaped Universe, trying to break the bubble, is so much harder than breaking out of a star in a starry universe. It was precisely because of this that everything Zhuang Ying was describing now completely exceeded Tian Chunyan and her companions understanding, leaving them completely stunned on the spot, even the Marshal, who had all their actions blocked and couldnt speak, was frozen there. It wasnt that they couldnt understand, but because they did understand, because they comprehended, that they could really feel the shock in their hearts. Before this, although they had witnessed Zhuang Yings power, they still harbored doubts about whether they could withstand the Night. Especially since what Zhuang Ying said was too exaggerated. Such a Great Power, was he just a Big Head Soldier? If there really was such a terrifying force, why did it only appear now? And why could it sit by and watch them being bred like livestock? And now, everything had been explained! All misunderstanding and all that exceeded understanding, at this moment, were like an epiphany! The person before them came from beyond the world! Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The excitement and disbelief of Tian Chunyan and the others at this moment were precisely because they were truly starting to believe all of this! This was not just a sliver of hope, it was clearly a light as brilliant as the Great Sun! What can we do? Tian Chunyan said tremblingly, Please, let us do something, even if its just being auxiliary soldiers, even bait!! Exactly! Her teammates reacted in the same way. As long as we can shatter the darkness, anythings fine! Were not strong, but there must be something we can do! If what you say is true, Im willing to be cannon fodder! Those selected by Zhuang Ying in one night were naturally all people with hot blood in their veins, who were originally prepared to fight to protect their city, to defend their homeland, and naturally would not shrink back under these circumstances. After all, the despairing truth, the strength of Zhuang Ying, and the even stronger light that Zhuang Ying offered, brought them an unparalleled impact. Just as some people said, if they could really see the Night driven away, the Weird Demons exterminated, Even dying would not shame those sacrificed comrades! Theres definitely something you can do, Zhuang Ying said with a light chuckle, but then his expression gradually became serious, Supporting you isnt to let you hide and enjoy life behind the scenes, you must show your value, the first thing to do nowI need to completely control the Royal City High-level, send a representative to lead the way, it must be settled before Night falls! Indeed, this was one of the instructions. During the day, most of the Weird Demons would retreat, and it was the best opportunity to resolve internal problems first. The highest decree was to maximize the plundering of this worlds benefits, which included human resources, even those warriors who sided with the Weird Demons could be transformed into Demons and contribute on the battlefield. It would be a pity to waste resources in meaningless internal strife, so it was crucial to seize the time and take complete control! At present, the cross-world Teleportation technology within the civilization was still being tested, for people like Zhuang Ying, this was an opportunity to vie for wartime achievements! Going to the Royal City is no problem, but Tian Chunyan seemed to catch the intention of the person in front of her, hesitantly opened her mouth, and said with some difficulty, There are at least hundreds of Great Powers stationed in the Royal City, is it not better to wait for some more According to what he said, support should be arriving from outside the world! But Zhuang Ying narrowed his eyes, the look in his eyes showed a magnanimity that did not match that of a Big Head Soldier. Just lead the way, I alone am enough! As his words fell, he directly swept up Tian Chunyan and soared into the air! It wasnt that Zhuang Ying was overconfident, but no matter how modest or cautious he was, the weight of the title of Civilization True Inheritance, how could Tian Chunyan and other natives possibly imagine! Chapter 401 - 334: The Descent of Human Civilization! Chapter 401: Chapter 334: The Descent of Human Civilization! Once again, let me elaborate on the basic conditions of the status known as Civilization True Inheritance. At the least, it requires an Innate Taoist Body equivalent to a Blue Elite Level, with Talent raised to the Blue Elite Level, under the age of thirty, and possession and focused cultivation of at least four Golden Legendary Talents! Additionally, equipment of Golden Legendary Level must also be over five! Moreover, Zhuang Ying, as one of the heir to the reconnaissance department greatly valued by Feng Ping, is not just a common Civilization True Inheritance. His Innate Taoist Body is equivalent to a Purple Epic Talent; his own Chosen Ones Original Talent is also Purple Epic! Do not mention a group of natives with little Foundation, merely restricted to the Fourth Stage. ... Even if it were a Fifth Stage Warrior, as long as the status and Level are average, Zhuang Ying is still confident in winning against the odds! Just a native Royal City? Zhuang Ying really did not take it too seriously. His real combat targets are still the Weird Demons. After all, even if their Levels are limited, if they were to invade en masse, wresting this small world from these Weird Demons hands, there might be enemies of higher status and strength that appear later. At that time, for someone like Zhuang Ying with Civilization True Inheritance, there might be some pressure in combat. Thus, although guiding Zhuang Ying, Tian Chunyan, whose heart was still very anxious, witnessed an unforgettable scene! This man, who claimed to be from beyond this world and was just a Big Head Soldier, just like that, charged into the Royal City with her! Yes, with no attempts to hide his form or aura! Even as powerful Great Powers continuously rose into the air, he issued his declaration. From today onward, this Dynasty will be controlled by us! Yes, it was words like these, clear and straightforward! Where did this madman come from! Hes totally oblivious to death. Has he gone mad? Gentlemen, take him down! A chorus of reprimanding voices kept coming, and the citys walls were all ablaze with Red Fire, a means of protecting the entire Royal City. Otherwise, a battle between Great Powers would easily destroy this city with tens of millions of residents. However, Zhuang Ying merely raised his hand lightly. In an instant, numerous chains glowing with a faint golden light emerged from behind him and swiftly traversed the entire city! All those who leaped out, those who took action, were in this instant pierced by the chains, subsequently losing all their power and crashing heavily to the ground! Even those in the city who, in panic, wanted to seize the chaos for looting, met the same fate! Golden Legendary Ability Sealing Sky Chain! Golden Legendary Abilities are not rare in Human Civilization, and the President possesses more than most could imagine, countless indeed, but whats rare is the cultivation of such abilities. As a Civilization True Inheritance cultivated with focus, Zhuang Yings ability Level had already reached the Fourth Stage! This was also one of the reasons that bolstered his confidence in charging straight in like this. To seal the entire citys population, what difficulty would there be? But Tian Chunyan, who followed behind him, still felt like she was in a dream, even doubting whether she was experiencing a hallucination. She knew the man in front of her was strong, and he had always been displaying his power, even feeling like she had adapted and accepted everything, but the impact of this moment still greatly exceeded her understanding! These were hundreds of Great Powers, an entire city with tens of millions of residents! Yet now, looking around, golden chains spread across the entire city, all the so-called Great Powers completely immobilized, she even saw the emperor inside the palace, who had once been the supreme warrior in her heart, now showing a ferocious expression, struggling with all his might, yet futile; his expression gradually turned to fear as she watched, immense fear. Is this your power? At this moment, Tian Chunyans gaze towards Zhuang Ying was incredibly intense; her entire worldview, all her cognition, were utterly shattered and then reshaped! If this was just a Big Head Soldier, then how terrifying must the force behind him be? Certain of victory! Absolutely certain! Such power could shatter all despair! Im not familiar enough with your Dynastys system and personnel, Zhuang Ying turned his head to look at Tian Chunyan. Taking control of the Royal City is just the first step; by midnight, I need to get this Dynasty running again! Now, point out the rules of operation for the Dynasty, and well take control swiftly from top to bottom. This was another reason Zhuang Ying brought Tian Chunyan along. For convenience, he also needed someone familiar with this Dynasty. He had no time to even learn about the various departments and their usual operations. Support was on its way, but he had to start taking control first. Yes! Tian Chunyans tone trembled. She had never looked forward to the arrival of the night as much as she did now! She looked forward to seeing how the weird demons, who saw them as food and bred them for their reckless consumption, would wail when facing a truly powerful force! And, she wanted to see, just how powerful this force that was saving them was! At this moment, Tian Chunyan couldnt wait to know everything about this man in front of her, everything about them! She acted quickly, and even when facing those who were once high above her, even those she revered as gods, she did not hesitate and was even fierce. It was these people who had deceived them! About forty minutes later, Tian Chunyan, including everyone in the city, was filled with shock at the astonishing sighta massive Floating City appeared above the city! Yes, with their knowledge, these warships of astonishing size were floating cities! Every angle, every reflection of light, was filled with dreamlike scenes! No, even beyond dreamlike. Even Tian Chunyan, who had already learned everything, could not have imagined the scene before her. What is this? Swallowing, she muttered subconsciously, feeling as if she had encountered the most dreamlike day in her life. However, Zhuang Ying answered her. Think of it as a mobile war fortress, Zhuang Ying said, also looking up at these spaceships, his eyes filled with a pride he could not hide. As someone born in the Trial Era, these shocking scenes were familiar to him since childhood! Even before he had become a cultivator during his childhood, he and his friends were utterly fascinated by these impressive machines. And he had watched them being improved bit by bit, rapidly becoming more powerful. The model ZHJ-245, a small war spaceship within the planet, equipped with over seven hundred thirty-two formations and barriers, can meet the combat needs of most situations. Its like a Swiss Army knife in combat sequence. Actually, I think ZHJ-258, its sister ship, would be more suitable for your world, as it leans more towards protection. There are too many weak ones in your world. Dont underestimate this difference. Not sending a guardian model indicates that the higher-ups see the combat value of your world as greater than the value of you natives Zhuang Ying seemed to have suddenly shifted from an unrivaled, terrifyingly powerful figure who effortlessly controlled the entire Royal City into a chatterbox. Tian Chunyan did not understand much, but was still greatly shocked. Such vast floating cities, and they were only small-scale? How many types were there? Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The combat value being higher than the protective value? Not surprisingcompared to these beings, they were so weak, even if they could help, what they could do was probably minimal. But when Tian Chunyan, who could only half understand, turned to look at Zhuang Ying, she felt an unprecedented emotion stirring within her heart. Joy, obsession, pride emotions they could never touch even under the veil of lies! At that moment, Tian Chunyans admiration and longing for this powerful force, whose name she still did not know, truly reached its peak. She was even willing to give everything for this miraculous force immediately, even her life, without a moments hesitation! Truly, not even the most beautiful dream could have envisioned today! However, Tian Chunyan was obviously still limited by her own understanding. This dream was not yet at its most exciting for her. Especially when she discovered that people descending from these floating cities were all, without exception, Great Powers! Yes, nearly ten thousand people came down, all Great Powers! Even those Civil Servants scurrying through the streets rapidly maintaining order were all at the level of Great Powers! So powerful he didnt lie to me, such warriors, they are really just Big Head Soldiers She could no longer describe her emotions, wide-eyed and voraciously seeking to learn more! As managers part of the support sequence arrived and joined the control over the Dynasty, the entire process accelerated. Warriors from within Human Civilization reached every city, including some power outside the Dynasty, and by the bright day, control was thoroughly established, ready for combat. By the time night fell again, everything was ready. Zhuang Ying, who had joined the combat sequence, did not return to the first city but took direct control over the Royal City. Among those dispatched to this world for battle, he remained the most powerful. The weight of Civilization True Inheritance was there, especially since the entrance level was limited to the Fourth Stage, all the more so. Thus, if the scale of combat continued to increase, the responsibility on him was indeed heavy! At this moment, he too was busy gathering a lot of intelligence. Especially from within the civilization. In just one daylight, fourteen hours, quite a bit had occurred. Chapter 402 - 335: Great Emperor Above! Chapter 402: Chapter 335: Great Emperor Above! Just in this one day, more than twenty small worlds had been discovered. Among them was one small world of the same World Level as the one Zhuang Ying was in, which harbored an indigenous civilization even more powerful. Unlike the indigenous civilization in this world that lies supine, the natives in the Divine Sense of that small world were also resisting fiercely. Therefore, Human Civilization actually sent quite a substantial amount of support. And considering that the number of such small worlds would only increase in the future, the support for each small world had been proactively planned. The ten thousand warriors dispatched were merely a probing number. To gauge Nights reaction. ... The number might increase later, but it might also decrease. Meanwhile, the performance of Zhuang Ying, the Strongest, would affect not only himself but also the internal judgment within the civilization regarding these new-generation geniuses. Zhuang Ying had always been clear that among the high-level members of the civilization, a significant number were actually opposed to the nurturing system for new-generation geniuses. They believed that these geniuses, who had yet to prove themselves and were supported so greatly based only on their performances in safe environments, was unfair to those frontline warriors who had paid a heavy price in the trials before. Hence, this Trial posed far-reaching implications for the geniuses who have been pre-emptively enjoying abundant resources due to their titles. Consequently, Zhuang Ying felt a bit of pressure. Heres the latest analysis document; I think you should take a look, said an aide by his side, transmitting a file, This isnt the analysis from the High-level Analysis Department or Intelligent Group but rather from the public. However, it has been widely accepted. Zhuang Ying looked at the content on the document with a focused gaze. This document was an analysis of the current situation in this Trial. Mainly focusing on the differences between this Trial and the previous ones. Clearly, the biggest difference lay in the Bubble Type. Compared to the Cosmic Type, the biggest problem with Bubble Type was that the transmission ability and intelligence communication between different worlds were greatly restricted. Especially the latter. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Currently, there was no ability to use inter-world communication extensively under regular circumstances; all intelligence had to rely on the presence of the President for connection. Additionally, the difficulty in mobilizing materials made it so that the battlefields in this Trial would be fragmented into many small-scale battlefields. Additionally, the Level restrictions on small battlefields were another crucial focus that could not be overlooked in this Trial! It could even lead to significant changes. With a Level restriction in place for a battlefield, one could only engage the enemy at the same Level unless the world was destroyed. The high-level leaders of civilization had also clearly realized this, so now, besides mobilizing a large reserve of backup warriors, they were also conducting a new round of recruitment from society and schools. After all, before this, only warriors of the Fourth Stage could become official members of the military. Those below were at most a reserve force, who, unless there was an emergency situation, were mainly focused on the production work in the rear. But now, even those still studying in schools had a need to step onto the battlefield. Hence, under such circumstances, one could foresee that the collective of the entire civilization would be divided, yet the stage for individual performance was greatly magnified. The majority of battlefields would involve collective actions of armies fewer than ten thousand. The attention paid to geniuses would undoubtedly be maximized! This Trial was likely to become a stage for individual geniuses! Even those geniuses categorized as accumulative type, who were relatively slow in Level growth and not widely known, might shine in their own right during this Trial! Small battlefields, eh Zhuang Ying, after reading through the entire report and looking at the small world now gradually entering dusk before him, agreed with the analysis in the report. However, he wasnt worried. On the contrary, a burning desire for battle surged within him! Since his birth, as soon as he was cognizant, he knew about the Trials and the greatest crises of civilization. Even in his youth, he had woken from nightmares several times, dreaming of the destruction of civilization and everything he loved and familiar being annihilated. He did not know what the world before the Trials was like, but he knew that for his generation, especially geniuses like him, overcoming the Trials was seen as their lifes greatest mission! And now, the first Trial of his life had finally arrived! I will show everyone that our generation can shoulder the future of the entire civilization! Zhuang Ying silently vowed, his fighting spirit burning even more intensely. He even wished Night would come even faster. Theres one more thing, the aide suddenly seemed to remember something and spoke up, The native woman you brought along has requested to return to her city with the garrison spaceship, saying she hopes to fight alongside her colleagues in her homeland. I understand, Zhuang Ying nodded without surprise, calmly responding, Take her back. Although it was clear to any discerning person that the Imperial City would be the safest place in this warthe city alone housed twenty warships, while each of the other cities had only one. Chapter 403 - 335: The Great Emperor Above!_2 Chapter 403: Chapter 335: The Great Emperor Above!_2 However, Tian Chunyan was clearly not afraid of death. She wanted to return to her hometown to fight alongside her colleagues, which was not surprising at all. However, this also added a special emotion in Zhuang Yings heart. Although their main purpose in coming to this world was for resources and points, and to control the indigenous civilization for manpower, for the natives of this world, they were nothing less than the arrival of a Savior! We ought to be this powerful and should continue to remain so! Zhuang Ying realized, that emotion was called pride. At this moment, Tian Chunyan was not aware of what Zhuang Ying was thinking. In fact, since the appearance of those Floating Fortresses, she had only seen Zhuang Ying once. ... However, that was no longer important. The other party must have their own matters to attend to. Her heart was now completely captivated by the Night that was about to fall. Since she was born, such nights had occurred countless times; they had been everyones nightmare long ago, and tonights Night would be the most important one in her and everyone elses lifetime! She knew well that those Weird Demons and Demons she had seen before would show their true fangs to them, to this world! There would be no more Blood Food delivered right to their door, nor any deceived, corralled livestock. This night, everyone would fight for true freedom, for their true fate! Just thinking this, Tian Chunyan could barely control her excitement. She carefully glanced at the few people in front of her, especially fixing her gaze on one of them. That was also a female warrior, clad in black War Armor; she was clearly the leader of a team exceeding three hundred people and would be the one deciding the fate of four million people in her hometown this evening. Seemingly noticing her gaze, the woman turned and smiled slightly. Fearful? Tian Chunyan was stunned for a moment before realizing she was being addressed, and immediately fixed her gaze, saying solemnly, I am not afraid! That was the truth. Before her were three hundred Great Powers! Visible to the naked eye, far more powerful than they were! And according to her knowledge, those formidable Weird Demons outside their city at the Great Power level amounted to only about twelve or thirteen. Even though these people were not all like that adult who could easily fight a hundred to one, what was there to fear in the face of such numbers? Right answer, the female leader smiled, For people like you, if you dont show bravery in death, theres simply no chance of entering the Eternal Divine Kingdom. Eternal Divine Kingdom Tian Chunyan was startled. That is the beyond of Heroic Spirits created by the Great Emperor, the tone of the female leader held clear longing and anticipation, Every warrior belonging to the Great Emperor, after a heroic sacrifice, will go to the beyond, to be under the protection of the Great Emperor, to rest peacefully there. Tian Chunyan understood. This suddenly made her feel much closer to these mysterious and incredibly powerful warriors. Because among their leaders, there were similar sayings. This was probably the most beautiful fantasy in the hearts of all warriors fighting hard against the Night. However, just as Tian Chunyan was about to say something else, the female leader, as if sighing, said, My husband became a Heroic Spirit and entered Eternal Heaven after his sacrifice. We can only meet once a year; sometimes I think about how we still need to fight hard, yet he can sleep greatly year after year there, and I really envy him. ??? Tian Chunyan was completely baffled. Did the other person speak wrongly, or did she hear wrongly? Wasnt it only after death that one could enter Eternal Heaven? How could they still meet once a year? Captain, such thoughts of yours must not be entertained, a warrior next to the female captain said with a helpless expression, This is escapism, be careful or you might be punished by His Majesty the Emperor. I was just saying, the female captain pursed her lips, brought her hands together again, and whispered softly, Great Emperor above Everyone around silently watched her pray. Inside Human Civilization nowadays, especially among the frontline warriors, attitudes towards the Emperor had divided into different categories. Some saw the Emperor as Divine, praying daily with utmost devotion. Others regarded him as the Savior, the Guardian, respecting and admiring without much exaggeration. Still others continued to call him President, viewing him merely as the supreme ruler of civilization. All these attitudes were quite free. After all, the President had emphasized more than once that he was not divine, needed no faith, and belonged to no faction. In reality, most people understood that even the most devout believers were essentially just seeking solace and courage for their own hearts. Much like their captain. She shared a deep bond with her husband and after he was sacrificed, she had attempted suicide for a long time, only to be dissuaded. Upon seeing her husband during the first Heroic Spirit Day, she voluntarily became a follower of His Majesty the Emperor and even joined the military, seeking to carry forward her husbands will and achievements Although many believed she still hoped to sacrifice herself on the battlefield, to go to the Eternal Divine Kingdom, if only to sink into a prolonged sleep. At that moment, someone finally noticed Tian Chunyan, seemingly in great shock. They explained with little pride, Youll find out, the Great Emperor protects everyone who fights for Human Civilization! Human Civilization! Great Emperor! Tian Chunyans heart pounded wildly. She had finally learned the name of this powerful force, and even the title of its ruler. Could this Emperor truly create the Eternal Divine Kingdom, gathering all the lost souls of the sacrificed? And even give them a chance in this present world? Now she fully understood the devotion of the female captain; she too would willingly give her all for such an Emperor! In comparison, what was her former emperor? No, its disrespectful even to compare! Tian Chunyan hastily mimicked the female captain, bringing her palms together in prayer. This amused the onlookers slightly. They never intended to spread the glory of the Emperor, but this one was clever indeed. Not to mention, shouting Great Emperor above during combat might fetch some care from the fighters of Human Civilization. The path has widened, some sighed. Traveling at the speed of a spaceship, Yuanfeng City soon appeared before everyone. Earlier in the day, administrative personnel had arrived here first, seized control of the situation, and proclaimed the arrival of the Divine Country to everyone in the city. They hadnt directly spread the news of the previous elite class aiding the Weird Demons in breeding throughout the city because, after all, the authority of these elites had lasted too long, and could easily create too great a shock, causing chaos. Instead, directly controlling these elites, having them promote the arrival of the Divine Country, enabled quicker, more efficient control over the entire city. It must be said, for the personnel from Human Civilization, controlling such a low-level native city was just too easy. At that moment, seeing the Divine Country Fortress really appearing above as Night was about to fall, the entire city erupted in tremendous cheers. Even Tian Chunyan above could clearly see the cheers. Lets go back, the female captain told Tian Chunyan, Your task tonight is not to fight, but to keep a close watch on your Marshal, control him, support our commands, and maintain order throughout the city, no matter what happens, even if the city falls into enemy hands, no chaos must erupt. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 404 - 336: Kill Enemies! Earn Points! Chapter 404: Chapter 336: Kill Enemies! Earn Points! Yes, Tian Chunyan said gravely. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She knew that, with her strength, this was all she could do. Still, the generals words made her somewhat nervous. With the abilities of you esteemed ones, you arent sure you can defeat the enemy either? she finally couldnt help but ask softly. In her eyes, these individuals were truly Divine Country Air Soldiers, and this wasnt an exaggeration at all! Could Weird Demons truly be this powerful? ... Do not underestimate the Night, the female captain said with a slightly more serious demeanor, gravely speaking, Merely the Weird Demons that occupied this small world before, in our eyes, werent worth mentioning at all. But if the Night was only this much, why would we take it seriously? Up to now, the number of worlds that these Weird Demons, born from the Night, have conquered and the number of formidable foes they possess remain unknown! What concerns us is what the enemies outside of the world would do after discovering this world has been taken by us! Indeed, this was the main reason they had chosen to probe with a force of ten thousand. Truthfully, based solely on the current situation, the greatest advantage of the Weird and Demons lies in their ability to freely traverse from one small world to another. That is to say, with the stage set by the Night, the Weird Demons formed an entirety. At the very least, an entirety stronger than any single small world! The advantage of this, of course, goes without saying. Even if there were some stronger worlds, they could still concentrate their forces to attack and breach them first. The small worlds belonging to the three Affiliated Civilizations were classic examples. Last night, equivalent to the second Night since Human Civilization entered this Trial, saw a continuous stream of enemies pouring into the three small worlds, with their numbers far exceeding those of the previous night! Clearly, during the day, the enemies of the Night may not invade worlds, but that doesnt mean theyre idling their time away. Based on the strength displayed by the Human Civilization System on these three battlefields, they deployed even more troops. Now, within the entire Human Civilization System, at least ten percent of the military forces are focused on these three worlds, with continuous reinforcements still pouring in. Do not underestimate this ten percent. The military force of the entire Human Civilization System has inflated to an extremely high degree. Even though in the past twenty-plus years, Human Civilizations overall strength has far surpassed all other Affiliated Civilizations, this does not imply their weakness. The scale of the military operations of this ten percent has already exceeded the entire scale of the battlefield in the last Trial! Even though they havent activated any cheats yet, the Civilization Points are growing at an alarming rate. One could see how fierce the battle was. Under such circumstances, in taking over these small worlds, one must also consider the worst-case scenario. However, there was no need to explain such matters in detail to Tian Chunyan and the other natives. Though they played their part, they were more valuable as a sustained human resource for the future. As for now, what they could accomplish was quite limited, and they could not even begin to imagine the vast scale of the entire battlefield! The Night arrived as scheduled. As the Rules of the Night became active, those Weird Demons which had lain dormant during the day began to appear one after another. They, as always, kept closing in on the cities burning with flames. They quickly realized something was amiss. After all, Weird Demons were beings with intelligence and even had a semblance of internal order. Despite their contempt for this small world which they had occupied and used as breeding grounds for their food, they had begun to sense that something was wrong. But it was already too late. The moment they descended from the Night, they were precisely targeted by the brought-in battlesystem! Open fire! The person in charge allowed no time for hesitation. Upon the attack orders being issued from the highest headquarters of this world, the locked-on attacks were fiercely unleashed! Standing right beside the Marshal, Tian Chunyan clearly saw blinding flashes of light erupting from the spaceships above, with incredible speed, followed by a series of massive screams emerging from the forest of the Night. Tian Chunyan was all too familiar with these sounds! Demons! The enemies of the Night, The Weird often possess various forms and abilities. For example, the lantern burning with pitch-black flames, while Demons, on the other hand, have physical bodies, robust vigor and blood, and compared to Weird, they resemble more of some hideously faced Monsters. And naturally, they can utter screams! Yet tonight, at this moment, Tian Chunyan heard the screams of these powerful Demons for the first time! She stood atop the city walls, excitedly looking toward the distance, and what she saw first was a Blood Mouth Giant cut in half at the waist! Yes, it was dead. For such a powerful Demon, being cleaved in half shouldnt have been fatal, but Tian Chunyan could keenly feel the others fear, its anguished howls, and the life force that was twisting, struggling, yet still dissipating swiftly. It was dead! In this moment, Tian Chunyan even felt like bursting into tears with her mouth agape. It wasnt because she was weak-hearted, but because she had seen too many of her comrades swallowed by that Blood Mouth Giant! To the point where they were uncountable! Even she herself, when still weak, had lost count of the times she felt death creeping so close, thinking she might be devoured the very next moment! Chapter 405 - 336: Kill Enemies! Earn Points!_2 Chapter 405: Chapter 336: Kill Enemies! Earn Points!_2 Not to mention that she now knew that her dead colleagues were delivered as Blood Food! But at this moment, all the hatred, all the anger, had undoubtedly received the most gratifying comfort. Demons, deserve to die! Tian Chunyan wept, yet she laughed wantonly. Beside her, the Marshal, who was controlled by the Slave Token, stared blankly, clearly more shocked than Tian Chunyan. Tian Chunyan had only learned the truth today, but he had been living like a coward under the shadow of those powerful and weird demons for decades! He had even given up his original perseverance, his initial passion, and even much more, just to survive under this shadow. ... But now, these weird demons that had seemed invincible in his heart, were they really instantly obliterated just as the night had begun? It truly was an instant annihilation! As a Great Power, he saw it all more clearly. That Floating Fortress had only emitted twelve rays of light, not one more, each filled with an unbearable sharpness, like twelve razor-sharp swords. In just an instant, all the weird demons were completely slain! Not one of these overwhelmingly powerful monsters survived! Not even the Black Flame Ghost Lamp, which had been an insurmountable problem! At this moment, the Marshals heart filled with immense resentment. With such strength, why didnt they come sooner! If only they had come when I was young, I could have been as resolute as Tian Chunyan, or even more so! Forty-two years, Ive lived like a coward for forty-two years! His expression grew ferocious, with waves of immense rage in his heart. He didnt think he had done anything wrong. Anyone faced with despair would have made the same choice, even Tian Chunyan. He had simply missed out because these powerful beings hadnt arrived sooner, leaving him a prisoner now, while those around him could enjoy all of this! Clearly, among those who were bound in the city, there were quite a few who shared his thoughts. That was one of the reasons they could only become slaves, prisoners of war, sacrifices. No matter what they had been in the past, once changed, it was changed; what was missed, was missed. At this moment, no one cared about their thoughts. There wasnt even time to attend to the large cheers from the front lines, deafening as they were. All warriors of Human Civilization stared fixedly at the night, at the surveillance channels. After a while, figures emitting a terrifying aura slowly emerged from the darkness. Theyve really come! the female captain took a deep breath and ordered determinedly, Continue to lock on, report the numbers, and ask about the situation in other areas. At this moment, the cheering within the city also gradually quieted down, everyone feeling the oppressive terror emanating from outside the city. Especially the frontline warriors standing on the city walls. They looked in astonishment at these very unfamiliar yet clearly powerful figures! And chaos ensued. Werent they all killed? So many have appeared againat least over fifty! They are still increasing! Whats going on, why are there so many terrifying weird demons and demons! Its no wonder they reacted this way. Most people here, from birth, have understood the strength of the twelve weird demons surrounding Yuanfeng City; bluntly put, these twelve powerful enemies that appeared every night had been the lifelong nightmare of many. Just witnessing them being easily slain had indeed brought a euphoria as if finally freed from a nightmare. Many even felt that there would no longer be terrifying nights, no more of those painful days of the past. But now, it was as if they had fallen from heaven straight into Hell! How is it possible, how is it possible! Tian Chunyan heard the incredibly frightened words of the people around her. Even though she had some expectation of the scene before her, at this moment, she still fell into a deep silence. Until she heard a low chuckle. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was coming from the Marshal. This warrior, who once made countless people yearn, was now distorting his face with a low laugh, almost biting his teeth, his voice as if climbing out from the abyss, Look, I was right, I am the correct one! The Night is invincible, what Divine Country Air Soldiers, they will be the ones to doom us all! Shut up! Tian Chunyan roared. The Marshal seemed to be choked, though he was still struggling to use his throat, but he couldnt make any sound. The Slave Token made him completely unable to control himself while still being conscious! No matter how many monsters there are, in the face of Divine Country Air Soldiers, they are but fragile ants! Tian Chunyan raised her voice, spreading her firm words in ripples around her. As if to prove her words, at the moment her voice fell, once again beams of light shot out incessantly from the Floating Fortress high above! This kind of attack was not like any Laser Cannon or the like. Human Civilization, after twenty-five years of development and growth, had already designed new weapons and equipment suitable for various battlefields based on their situation and accumulated technology. These warships were typical examples! With Purple Epic Level science and technology warships as the foundation, they had been fully modified, particularly enhancing the Extraordinary types of attacks and defense. These attacks, in fact, were performed by formations engraved on the spaceship weapon equipment, enclosing the powerful Sword Intent within each sword strike! Endowed with an immensely strong Adaptation Attribute. No matter what kind of demon or strange creature, with a single strike of my sword, I slay it! Thats why, just now, whether it were powerful demons with great blood strength or those with weird movements, even purely Spiritual Bodies, most were slain under the swathes of Sword Light. And now, the same was true! Even if the newly appeared enemies were more numerous and stronger, they still couldnt withstand several strikes of these unfailingly accurate Sword Lights. The only problemthe firepower density on a single warship was limited. Just with one warship alone, the fifty to sixty forth stage strong Weird Demons eventually got close to the city walls! There must be a stronger entity driving them from behind! the female captain quickly reached a conclusion, and the next moment, pulled out her longsword and took the lead, Its our turn to take the stage! Their task was actually not just defending the city. But to kill enemies! Earn points! Upon a single command, the eager warriors got to work directly! Tian Chunyan watched in awe as a giant demon, like a great ape, was about to leap onto the city wall when a flash of the blade beheaded the creature, quenching its vitality. Then, she saw that female leader, whose name was still unknown, silently floating before them. Clad in pitch-black War Armor, it seemed to shine with a holy light in the Night, exuding a killing intent and yet, from behind, there was an indescribable sense of majesty and power! My lord! Tian Chunyan shouted excitedly. The other turned to glance at her, her gaze neither sad nor happy, but a faint phrase drifted over. Dont withdraw, just watch carefully. The next moment, she, along with several War Armor-clad warriors, charged into the Night with a thunderous force! Amidst the searing flames, all could see their incredibly powerful figures! Demons? Slain with a single slash! Weird creatures? Divine powers fully displayed! The Floating Fortress above, continued to hammer out immensely powerful strikes. Where they passed, none survived! Despite the continuous influx of Demons and Weird creatures, it seemed as if they were willingly presenting themselves for the slaughter! Tian Chunyan had seen stronger performances on Zhuang Ying, but she had never felt her blood boiling like it was now! Chapter 406 - 337: Let the Emperors Glory Shine Upon the World! Chapter 406: Chapter 337: Let the Emperors Glory Shine Upon the World! It wasnt just Tian Chunyan; all warriors from the indigenous civilizations within this city, and beyond in the entire world, were now staring dumbfounded yet passionately watching the war unfolding before their eyes. The scale was immense, and the intensity of the battlefield had far surpassed their imaginations! The terror demonstrated by the Weird Demons had already frightened many, causing them to question their past beliefs. However, the power displayed by the Divine Country Air Soldiers was even more staggering. Despite the terrifying nature of these Weird Demons, they seemed incredibly weak in their hands! In fact, this was the confidence that Human Civilization had accumulated up to this point! Today, Human Civilization had developed the capability to mass-produce high-quality, high-level equipment, especially at the Fourth Layer Level. Even though Golden Legendary Equipment could not be mass-produced, it ensured that every warrior could possess equipment of the Purple Epic Level! ... War is not only about the strength of the front-line warriors but also about the overall power of the entirety of a civilization! Even in such a Transcendent war, the same held true. Equally, as the front-line warriors continuously demonstrated extraordinary lethality, the rear was also constantly setting up defensive positions. Various temporary yet highly lethal weapons and formations were constantly being brought out and positioned. Since it was a trial, it naturally required the most thorough preparations possible. Even so, these ten thousand warriors were not all. An additional threefold number of legions were preparing on the Human Civilization Mother Star, ready to join as reinforcements if the situation worsened. However, the current situation didnt look promising. At that moment, Zhuang Ying didnt make a move; he strictly observed the data coming from all directions. The first batch of enemy reinforcements was swiftly dealt with, but the second batch had yet to arrive. Had they given up? Clearly not! The previous fearless display by the Weird Demons was proof enough that there was a stronger force behind them! Such beings would not likely give up on a small world so readily; at the very least, they would probe to understand why a breeding ground completely controlled by Night would suddenly face such a crisis. Enhance preparations, wait! Zhuang Ying made his prediction, The next attack will be fierce! Indeed, that was the case. Merely an hour of peace passed when suddenly, a long, echoing bellow resounded through the entire darkness. When everyone looked up, they were horrified to find a giant dark red star appearing in the sky! These worlds had no moon at night; darkness was the dominant theme, with only a few stars shining faintly. But at this moment, a moon indeed appearedyet it was a giant Weird with blood-red tentacles! Yes, the moment people looked up at the moon, they all felt immense pain. It stemmed from the influence of the Night itself, and even more so from the oppression of the powerful Weird Demon! Fifth Order Zhuang Ying muttered under his breath, though his expression grew a bit grim. He naturally realized that this Fifth Order Weird Demon hadnt truly entered this small world, as that would undoubtedly lead to its complete collapse. However, the enemy was still able to exert influence from outside the world! Even in the intense battles of Affiliated Civilizations, such circumstances had never occurred. This was more than just a matter of Level status; it was about status itself! Indeed, from Zhuang Yings current feelings alone, this Weird beings status was at least equivalent to the Purple Epic Level! Far stronger than the average Fifth Order Weird Demon! sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He hadnt experienced the previous trial and didnt know if this entity was stronger or weaker compared to the so-called Ancient God from the last trial, but he could infer its influence from the war history he had learned from historical textbooks. When Zhuang Yings gaze turned towards the Royal City below, indeed, he saw countless people wailing! As people looked up at this Blood Moon, they felt hostility rising uncontrollably within their hearts. Some even uncontrollably punched family members next to them; even frontline soldiers could not control their emotions, and some began to grow tentacles and hair, displaying visible physical distortions. This was also the main theme of the Night. In the Night, one must never Cultivate! All related Extraordinary Powers could undergo unknown transformations! Now, another aspect was added. The power of Weird Demons could deepen these distortions! This trial, indeed, isnt just about dealing with Weird Demons, Zhuang Ying slowly exhaled, his gaze firm, but a mere projection of a Fifth Order Weird Demon! Its time to let the Emperors glory shine over this world! Exactly, a mere Fifth Order Weird Demon! At the moment Zhuang Yings command was issued, a unique Imprint appeared under each spaceship! It was the Emperors Imprint, specifically geared towards a certain ability. Great Sun Principle! This moment, each spaceship, like a Great Sun, radiated dazzling light, even dispersing the darkness, causing all the Weird Demons outside the cities to emit loud screams of agony! Yes, even now Shen Hao hadnt fully deciphered the Laws of this world; this Great Sun Emperor Seal was merely a manifestation of his personal power. Chapter 407 - 337: Let the Emperors Glory Shine Upon the World!_2 Chapter 407: Chapter 337: Let the Emperors Glory Shine Upon the World!_2 However, this power originated from a Red Mythical Level ability! Right from the first moment that he became aware of the trial, Shen Hao had used his stored ability balls to boost the level of the Great Sun Principle ability all the way to Over 40-level! At least at this moment, suppressing the weird demon above their heads was effortless! Everyone could feel that the pain was gone, and even the Blood Moon overhead, under the illumination of the Great Suns light, became completely unbearable to the naked eye. Some people were even moved to tears by this scene before their eyes. Many people fell to their knees. ... Cheering excitedly towards the spaceship in the sky that radiated the Great Suns brilliance. Even the soldiers did the same! The more powerful the person, the more they could feel the warmth of the sunlight containing such power! Tian Chunyan felt the same way. She knelt on the ground, gazing upward with excitement, and even though the intense light made her eyes sting, she simply could not divert her gaze! The people of this world had an unparalleled adoration for the Great Sun! It was the hope for everything, the source of power, the origin of it all! And now, the Divine Country Air Soldiers actually wielded the Great Sun! Just this alone washed away any doubts about the Divine Country, leaving only indescribable adoration! Apart from the Divine Country, who else could receive such favor from the Great Sun? Clearly, it wasnt just the natives of this world who were shocked; even the enemies were included! One by one, the Weird Demons wailed in agony before the Great Sun Emperor Seal, a clear vulnerability C they might be stronger than those living under the Great Sun, but they were also more susceptible to its corrosion. It was just that Shen Hao had not yet deciphered the laws of this world; it wasnt a hundred percent suppression. Otherwise, even by just using the spaceship to deploy the Great Sun Emperor Seal, it would have been enough to turn those Fourth Stage Weird Demons to dust. But even so, it still struck them with utmost fear! At that moment, disregarding everything, they tried to flee, trying to leave this world! But the next instant, the Weird Demons retreating forms halted, and after a moment of hesitation, they charged again despite the Great Suns irradiation! The Blood Moon in the sky let out a long cry once again, but this time the cry was visibly filled with anger! It seems its not that simple. Zhuang Ying quietly observed the changing situation, The number of Weird Demons is indeed astonishing. Even the Fourth Stage Weird Demons can be used as cannon fodder for probing; the lower-tier ones are even more numerous Yes, at that moment, the number of enemies suddenly swelled to the extreme! Not just on the ground, but also in the sky! In just an instant, they were dense and covered the sky, compact to the extreme, impossible to count how many! Even under the glow of the Great Sun Emperor Seal, demon carcasses fell like rain, but for a moment, it was as if they were being suppressed, and all the natives looked up in horror at the terrifying spectacle, watching the Weird Demons that seemed ready to tear apart and devour the entire world! Outside the city, in the sky, and even beneath the ground. For a moment, all the cities were like small boats swaying in a storm, as if, at any second, they would be utterly engulfed! Yet, the Great Sun Emperor Seal still stood tall! All spaceships used their maximum power! That warm sunlight, like a pair of gentle hands, protected the entire city within its palms! As everyone watched in awe and fear, they were also brought to tears. What can we do! Tian Chunyan kept murmuring to herself, her eyes red, the palms of her hands gripping the long sword were continually tightening, the surging power within her potent enough to split mountains and divide rivers, yet at this moment it seemed utterly powerless! If you truly wish to do something, use your own strength to inscribe the Emperors Seal, a voice suddenly came. Tian Chunyan looked over, it was the female captain of the Divine Country Air Soldiers! At that moment, she was drenched in blood, and her tone revealed a trace of fatigue, but after she took a swig from something resembling a wine bottle, her spirit rapidly revived. These weird demons now intend to use a war of attrition, to overwhelm us with numbers. They seem to lack other means, ones more practical than the Great Sun Emperor Seal, she said as she extended a finger and skillfully began to trace patterns. The next moment, an imprint brimming with majestic suppression emerged in front of her. And then, it burst forth with the light of the Great Sun! Indeed, facing these dense but not overly high-level masses of weird demons, Shen Haos Emperors Seal was indeed the most appropriate measure. Whats more important is that, while mastering the imprint to a certain degree was difficult, its initiation was not. So long as the Emperor permitted, anyone who could draw the imprint could wield its power! At this moment, people like Tian Chunyan felt an indescribable, immense shock. The light of the Great Sun, so it originated like this? This is, after all, the light of the Great Sun! Can we can we use it too? Tian Chunyans voice trembled, and she seemed almost reverential, as if asking such a question was a sacrilege to the sacred Great Sun. You must obtain the great Emperors permission first, the female captain said with a light chuckle, So dont forget to apply first. The incantation isBy the Order of Emperor Wu Shang! Yes, that was the rule set by Shen Hao. Aside from the direct descendants of human civilization, anyone else, including people from affiliated civilizations, had to chant such an incantation before using the Emperors Seal. On one hand, it naturally served to strengthen collective unity. On the other, it was a method of identification. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the moment of chanting, a certain level of inspection was actually already underway. Shen Hao could keep watch at any time and even exert influence! In the next moment, Tian Chunyan began to draw the imprint with her own power in a most sacred, solemn posture, her entire being trembling as all her comrades watched her nervously yet expectantly. Until the imprint took shape and the incantation left her lips. By the Order of Emperor Wu Shang! The next moment, Tian Chunyan felt the power surge within her, as if being extracted, and the imprint before her truly began to emit a soft glow! Although seemingly feeble in comparison to the Divine Country Air Soldiers before her, it still moved Tian Chunyan to the brink of tears! Success! She had truly invoked the power of the Great Sun amidst the Night, bringing forth the sunlight! Not a single one of her comrades by her side was left unshaken, uncheered, or unstirred. Only those tormented by the Night could truly comprehend the emotion of this moment. It was an ultimate joy that would have them smiling even in the face of death the following second! Even the Marshal, whose heart had twisted, was left completely dumbstruck, observing the seemingly faint glow in front of Tian Chunyan, his whole being shaking as his inner emotions became indescribable. Knowing the coming of the Divine Country Air Soldiers had not incited his regret, but at this moment, regret sprouted like an incurable cancer within him, growing wildly! Then, a second person began to try, followed by a third. The voices chanting the incantation grew louder. Even those unclear on what was transpiring, seeing the actions of their comrades and the unbelievable glow, were likewise trembling, continuously learning and attempting to wield it. Thus, amidst the chants of By the Order of Emperor Wu Shang, the light spread increasingly amongst these native soldiers. It grew ever brighter and fervently hot! Everyone was pouring their full strength into it fervently, sparing no reserves! They were even willing to squander their own lives, their everything, for this light! Of course, even when combined, their power could not be considered particularly formidable, for they were fundamentally weak and far from adept with the Emperor Seal. It was only a feeble utilization, permitted by Shen Hao. Its aid in the battle could only be described as better than nothing. However, Shen Hao took notice of this group of people. It seems theres an unexpected joy, he appeared somewhat surprised. Chapter 408 - 338: Our Emperor is Here! Chapter 408: Chapter 338: Our Emperor is Here! When these native warriors displayed the Great Sun Principle with their own strength, Shen Hao could clearly sense a certain targeted enhancement of the Great Sun Principle! Indeed, there was a targeted strengthening against weird demons and monsters! Although it seemed very weak right now and all the people present, including the warriors themselves, had not noticed at all, it was simply because their abilities were still quite weak. Once they gained strength, or if a group of powerful natives replaced them, things would be different. It could only be said that this was somewhat unexpected for Shen Hao, but it actually made sense. ... After all, the greatest characteristic of the Emperors Seal was that it allowed others to use their own strength to wield Shen Haos powerful magic! For example, some people within Human Civilization had already mastered subdivisions of the Emperor Seal like the Great Sun Emperor Seal to perfection. The effect they displayed was almost equivalent to having an additional skill of Red Mythical Quality. Maybe it was not as powerful as a Red Mythical Ability, but it was something that everyone could learn and use. Moreover, every person, due to differences in their own strength and paths, would display varied effects. Under such circumstances, the powers of these native warriors were rooted in the Daylight Rules of this world, indeed possessing the situation of restraining weird demons. When combined with Shen Haos Great Sun Principle, it was not strange that it exhibited an effect greater than the sum of their parts. More importantly Shen Hao slightly narrowed his eyes, meticulously sensing these different Imprints. He realized he could deepen his knowledge of some of the laws of this world through them. In other words, the more they utilized his abilities, the more they could help him accelerate the analysis of the laws of this world. Its a significant help, Shen Hao concluded. Given this, the importance of natives could only increase. Especially the strong ones. He pondered for a moment, directly conveyed these thoughts, and under the highly efficient operational rules of Human Civilization, quickly extended this influence, even directly impacting the front lines. Even Zhuang Ying received an urgent notice. Unless there was no other choice, do not hastily decide to abandon native warriors. Zhuang Ying was somewhat astonished when he saw the notice, as before this, their aid to the natives had only been incidental. Even if they valued the indigenous civilization, they wouldnt overly emphasize such a weak native civilization in this world. Killing weird demons and probing the enemys reaction was the primary objective. But now, with this notice, the importance of natives was clearly elevated. With this development the pressure had somewhat increased. Spread the Great Sun Emperor Seal, Zhuang Ying immediately ordered. As a result, not only in Yuanfeng City, but native warriors in all the cities fell for the power of the Great Sun! The offense of the weird demon numbers, with the continuous support from logistics, was essentially blocked! Every warship prepared ample crystals of Extraordinary Power, the cast Great Sun Emperor Seal was enough to protect the city until dawn! But clearly, on the battlefield where there had been no hope of breakthrough in a short period of time, the enemy wasnt going to waste time and sacrifices. In the next moment, a long, drawn-out howl was heard. Several strange figures appeared outside the Royal City! Zhuang Yings gaze sharpened. With his vision, he could immediately spot the differences in these figures! One of them didnt even have a concrete form but was merely a weird mass of black fog, seemingly housing eyes that glowed with red radiance, nearly invisible. The Human Soldiers witnessing this black fog felt as if their spirit was about to be devoured, as though something was calling to them from within! Some veterans who had gone through the previous Trial immediately realized what was happening. A high-status enemy! someone quickly issued a warning! The protective Equipment on their bodies lit up, guarding the spirit of every warrior, while the invisible Suppression from the Great Sun Emperor Seal also seemed to react, surprisingly surging! No matter the type, every Emperors Seal was first and foremost an Emperors Seal. However, this did not mean that the threat had dissipated. The so-called high status actually indicated having more powerful abilities within the same level. Clearly, these few weird demons in front of them were extraordinary! This is finally willing to send out the strong ones to carry out the attack, Zhuang Ying slowly rose from his seat and kept a cautious and serious gaze on these new enemies, but inside, he was filled with an excitement that was becoming increasingly harder to control. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes, this was it! This situation had actually been anticipated. Under the condition of not being able to send enemies above this small worlds level cap, when the human wave tactics failed, the only method left was to send the strong ones! The true Warriors! The so-called powerful ones that had even reached Level 40 weird demons, were they considered strong? Maybe in the eyes of the average person, but to a true genius like Zhuang Ying, they were no different from ants! They couldnt even properly reflect his worth, his battle achievements! And now, the opportunity had arrived! Geniuses should slay the strong! He exhaled slowly, suppressing his fighting spirit, yet with a bit of caution as he watched these new enemies. Chapter 409 - 338: His Majesty is Here!_2 Chapter 409: Chapter 338: His Majesty is Here!_2 The opponents were also very cautious; evidently, they were not like other weaker beings and held a significant status within the Night Camp. They cautiously and tentatively approached! But even so, the terrifying aura they emitted, enhanced by the darkness, carried an indescribable pollution. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even the Sword Light deployed from the warship turned a weird dark hue as it shot out. The effectiveness drastically reduced! A power that could easily slay a Level 40 Weird Demon seemed ineffective against these more terrifying creatures. ... Zhuang Ying even witnessed with his own eyes how a beam of Sword Light entered the dark house without causing the slightest ripple, and it even seemed to emit an eerie, skin-crawling crunching sound as if it were not just red eyes emerging, but rather gruesome bloody mouths. They are preparing to act together! Zhuang Ying quickly deduced the situation and decided not to continue observing. He directly ordered, commanding the human soldiers with the Emperors Seal in the front line to retreat and even gathering the citys population in the central area protected by the warship. As a genius, he clearly understood the vulnerability of ordinary warriors in the face of powerful beings. Even if equipped strongly, there was no need for meaningless sacrifice. Becausehe was here! Merely Weird Demons, Zhuang Ying appeared alone above the city, a figure seemingly minuscule compared to the night, but in this moment, he undeniably captured everyones attention. Including the native soldiers and civilians panicked by the retreat order! They all looked up, staring at this tiny yet immensely significant figure. Until the next moment, countless golden chains pierced through the sky! It was a scene they had seen during the day; these chains easily bound the entire city including those so-called Great Powers of old and even their emperor, leaving them utterly powerless under these chains. And now, the visible might of these chains was incomparable to that of the daytime! In terms of diameter alone, it was not even the same size. It was at least ten times thicker! Together with the day, this terrifying warrior from the Divine Country had not even used his full strength! What about now? Countless people, filled with immense shock and awe, heard the piercing screams of Weird Demons! Outside the city, which they couldnt directly see, all the Weird Demons that had abruptly appeared were wrapped in these suddenly appearing golden chains; even the seemingly incorporeal black mist was firmly bound. Inside, more and more blood-red eyes densely materialized, seemingly trying to break free or even devour and crush the golden chains, but they were utterly powerless! In the sky, there was a beast with flesh wings, emanating a fierce aura, struggling ferociously like a demon! Is this it? Zhuang Yings voice, incredibly clear, carried a perceptible sneer. The next moment, golden flames burst into furious combustion upon those chains! His second Golden Legendary Ability! The wailing instantly became unbearably piercing, and the terrifying aura brought by those Weird Demons quickly faded. Ordinary people could distinctly feel the strength disparity! After a brief silence, a colossal cheer like crashing mountains and tsunamis erupted throughout the city! Ordinary people under such a night could actually change nothing and knew nothing; they could only passively and fearfully accept everything. But now they knew. The Demons were enduring torment! Killable! Zhuang Ying also arrived at a conclusion. These few Weird Demons were indeed not weak, roughly comparable to Civilization Disciples? However, in his presence, they were not enough. Even if they had some weird tactics, he could counter them since, after all, as a genius mainly focused on reconnaissance and exploration, Zhuang Yings ability system feared no fancy tricks! One sealing ability and one offensive ability that perfectly complemented the sealing ability were enough to deal with them effortlessly! Die! Zhuang Ying prepared to annihilate these few Weird Demons in one fell swoop! But at that moment, a dreadful, explosive roar burst forth, dimming even the light of the Great Sun Emperor Seal momentarily as if the entire world dimmed for a second, and countless people covered their ears, wailing as if the entire world trembled! Some places even experienced howling winds and earth-shaking tremors! Zhuang Ying was both shocked and furious as he suddenly looked towards a certain direction! There, the world was being torn apart! Literally torn, pitch-black terrifying cracks emerged, and huge blood-red tentacles reached out from the cracks. Just by witnessing it, some people felt as if they were about to be torn apart! It was like the end of the world! Fifth Order! Zhuang Ying spat out these words through clenched teeth! He could feel the world shaking. The mere presence of a Fifth Order existence exceeded the endurance capacity of this small world, not to mention that this particular Fifth Order was different; its status was extraordinary! Was it trying to destroy this world? But it wasnt until those tentacles, carrying the might of world destruction, reached towards the Weird Demons bound by Zhuang Ying that he suddenly realized. The creature was here to rescue its subordinates! Ridiculous! Ridiculous! The shock and anger in Zhuang Yings heart suddenly dissipated somewhat, but his fighting spirit surged excitedly. His voice spread throughout the entire city! You cannot save any of them, I tell you! The next moment, the flames on the chains suddenly surged, turning into tangible blades that covered the chains just like a rapidly spinning fire saw, brutally twisting! Puchi! All the Weird Demons, without any power to resist, burst open! Especially those flesh-and-blood demons; it was as if a saw was crazily stirring inside their bodies, their bodies and even souls couldnt even emit a wail! They exploded instantly! The enemies subdued by Zhuang Ying were like they were on the guillotinekilled in mere moments! The next moment, an unprecedented horrific bellow abruptly erupted! Even people at a far distance watched anxiously towards a certain direction. There, in the sky, the Blood Moon fell! The gigantic demon with tentacles seemed to have gone mad, constantly tearing the world apart! Cracks swiftly appeared everywhere in the small world. It was like porcelain struck hard, as if at any moment, the entire world would burst into pieces! Especially the people in the Royal City. Forty million natives were all terrified as they watched everything happening around them. They were scared and wanted to flee, but there was utterly nowhere to escape; other than holding their families tightly and wailing, they were left only with endless fear of the apocalypse. Yes, the demon was mad, intent on directly destroying this world! No matter how intelligent or rational, the Weird Demons, born from the Night, were ultimately bloodthirsty and violent. However, Zhuang Ying was laughing, and his laughter grew louder. Because he realized that this demon was even stronger than he had thought! Not just the status but even the level was not just barely reaching the Fifth Stage! It should be my duty to claim this feat! He was indeed incredibly excitedan indescribable thrill! In his life, the first battle in facing a trial was so exhilarating! Dont fucking waste time! His adjutants angry roar came from beside his ear. Its not that Im afraid it will escape! Zhuang Ying took a deep breath, his expression instantly becoming solemn. The next moment, his voice, filled with grandeur and reverence, spread across the entire world. My Emperor is here! I ask for divine punishment! Boom A vast white light, in that instant, overshadowed everything! But some could still clearly see. The Blood Moon, shattered! Chapter 410 - 339: You Are Not Qualified! Chapter 410: Chapter 339: You Are Not Qualified! A literal explosion, just a moment before, the Blood Moon had seemed like the apocalypse descending, the next moment it burst into pieces amidst the blinding white light! It was likely that the demon itself hadnt expected it, just by invading a weak, even easily destructible small world, it would face its own death, and without even a hint of resistance, instant death! After a brief silence, the whole world suddenly changed. All the weird demons began to flee en masse, one moment there were enemies covering the sky, the next, they dissipated away like the tide withdrawing. Clearly, even weird demons feared death. At least, those powerful ones behind them were definitely engulfed in immense fear at this moment. ... After all, even Zhuang Ying, who brought this all upon them, was now immensely shaken. This was his first time witnessing the Presidents power up close! Even just an insignificant fraction of it was so awe-inspiring! In the past twenty years, as Shen Haos own strength improved continuously, naturally, there had been plenty of research and improvements. One part of this involved the seal of power within the Direct on their bodies. Previously, he had simply, crudely sealed his power onto the other Chosen Ones, using the [Emperor] Profession and related abilities to control it so that everyone could use this power when necessary. Now, it had been further perfected. His own power had been divided into different levels and categories. Included was this pursuit of a one-hit kill technique. Thats what Zhuang Ying had just used. Besides that, there was also the simple bolstering of the users own strength, as well as the deployment of a large or small range of powerful protection, or even direct space traversal, taking the user away These various powers, not only provided protection for mighty warriors and geniuses of human civilization but also comprehensively strengthened the foundation of human civilization to face various situations! Like at this moment. With Zhuang Yings strength, if it was merely the ordinary Fifth Stage, he might still be able to cope, but facing such an extraordinary and powerful demon, he actually had little resistance. Unless Shen Hao paid attention in time and made a move promptly, it wouldve been too late, and might have even led to the small worlds destruction. Clearly, for the powerful demon, it was better to destroy this small world rather than lose it! And the power sealed within Zhuang Ying not only made that demon pay a painful price, but it was also a huge deterrent! Whoever dared to come, no matter how strong, would only have one fate: death! Send the message down, stay vigilant, dont slacken! Zhuang Ying had already regained his senses and sent the message down. But even so, at various places around the whole world, those natives who had always been in great terror, upon realizing the weird demons were truly fleeing and that all crises seemed to be temporarily resolved, still fell into enormous outbursts of cheering! They simply couldnt contain their excitement! It was almost as if they were dreaming! And more and more people, knelt on the ground, kept kowtowing towards the warships in the sky. There were even cries of Emperor Wu Shang! as if he were the Heavenly Emperor, the sole Sovereign of the entire world! After all, Zhuang Yings voice that had spread across the world, had used the language of this world! Originally, using Shen Haos power didnt require saying or doing anything special, it was merely a ritual conveying respect to Shen Hao, but Zhuang Ying deliberately using this worlds language had an obvious purpose: to spread the glory of the Emperor and truly control the spirit of the whole civilization! The effects were remarkably clear. Not just commoners, but even generals and warriors like Tian Chunyan were now kneeling on the ground, their hearts filled with immense shock and humility, along with indescribable gratitude and worship. A continuous stream of the Power of Faith, even flowed through the connection with Shen Hao into the Red Mythical structure, the All Gods Palace. Transforming into the pure power of the soul. It was inevitable. Only those tormented by the night could truly appreciate the dreamlike emotion of this moment. Even many battle-hardened warriors with strong spirits were kowtowing heavily and sobbing loudly. As they reflected on their past, on those countless nights filled with fear and sacrifice, and remembered their comrades and family sacrificed in agony, how could they not be moved, how could they contain themselves? This night, would inevitably be remembered for a lifetime, never to be forgotten! Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In fact, this could likely be the calmest night they had ever experienced. Although it was deep into the night, there was no trace of the terrifying weird demons from outside the city, nor the enemies constantly circling overhead, ready to swoop down and snatch away lives. The rest of the night was so quiet, so peaceful. Yes, peaceful. Although the recollection of that terrible Blood Moon could subconsciously make them shudder, the moment of its explosion would also be deeply ingrained in everyones soul. Chapter 411 - 339: You Are Not Qualified! _2 Chapter 411: Chapter 339: You Are Not Qualified! _2 That was none other than Emperor Wu Shang! Like the Great Sun Incarnate, such a grand emperor! And just as the natives of this world were enjoying this unprecedented moment, Shen Hao was also looking at the messages gathered from the various small worlds. This daytime, a total of more than thirty small worlds had been discovered. Although not many, and most of them were quite weak, essentially similar to breeding grounds, but as the Human Legion moved in, the Weird Demons also launched fierce offensives in unison. However, just as Zhuang Ying used his power to slay that powerful Fifth-Order Demon, within a short period of time, the Weird Demons of the other worlds withdrew and fled as well! The information displayed was already crystal clear. The Weird Demons of these small worlds likely have a unified order behind them! ... At the very least, the information was shared. Otherwise, their actions would not be so uniform. Clearly, the death of that Blood Moon Demon in such a manner brought a significant shock to the order behind it, to the extent that once it realized the hostile forces from these small worlds all came from the same force, they retreated all at once. But Shen Hao also noticed that the Three Major Civilized Battlefields were not disturbed at all. This night, the intense battles were still ongoing. The Weird Demons employed similar tactics, continuously sending in massive numbers of troops, apparently aiming to exhaust the defensive forces of those few worlds with this strategy. This led Shen Hao to speculate that there might be regional characteristics between small world and small world! Yes, Human Civilization and the small worlds nearby were in the same region, the enemies were a separate force, while the other Affiliated Civilizations were in different regions, with their enemies also belonging to different forces. This, however, was a pleasant surprise. At least, this indicated that not all Weird Demons within this Bubble-shaped Universe were unified in magnitude! For Trial Civilizations, the dispersal of enemies was, without a doubt, good news. Then, the first priority is to ensure our own safety, Shen Hao deduced from this conclusion, yet his gaze turned towards the small worlds at present. As if he could see through the barriers of the worlds, to glimpse the enemies in the Night! Even the previous night, numerous Weird Demons attempted to invade the Human Mother Planet, but with the comprehensive deployment of scout forces and defensive measures, all of their invasion attempts were thwarted, including an incredibly powerful, hidden Weird Demon that Shen Hao discovered at the first moment. This creature could conceal itself deep within peoples Souls and even within cognition, undeniably eerie. Had it not been for Shen Hao as the Emperor, exhibiting strong and authoritative control over the entire civilization, it is uncertain whether he would have allowed the enemy to slip through. However, this was bound to restrain both Shen Hao and the whole Human Civilizations military power. If the earlier deduction was correct, then it would only be necessary to cleanse the small world within the region where the Human Mother Planet was located of Weird Demons all at once, and it might be possible to establish a World Barrier to avoid the kind of interference that could directly penetrate into the Mother Planets headquarters. We need to accelerate research on the Plane Rules, Shen Hao transmitted his Consciousness, If the rest of the small worlds can serve as barriers, then we must further strengthen our control over these small worlds. Also, Zhuang Ying did well, increase his credit by ten percent This statement was more or less the summary of the night. Zhuang Ying, who had not yet reached the Fifth Stage of the Civilization True Inheritance, did indeed deserve a considerable amount of credit this time. Although he had borrowed Shen Haos power, he successfully lured that powerful Blood Moon Demon into the small world and killed it with a single strike, greatly deterring the enemy and indirectly ending the battles in the other small worlds. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although, it also meant losing some opportunities to gain points, but in Shen Haos view, obtaining points was not the main concern before the cheat was loaded. After all, compared to the gains multiple times over, the current rate of points acquisition was merely a drop in the bucket. This night, the Human Civilization Mother Star and the surrounding small worlds came to an end in a relatively peaceful state. Daylight arrived once again. However, for the natives within many small worlds who were saved by Human Civilization, this daybreak held a decidedly different meaning. A new era has begun! Tian Chunyan looked up at the rising Great Sun, her heart brimming with unprecedented hope for the future. Her teammates, and even the ordinary people within the city, shared a similar sentiment. Although Night would fall again and Weird Demons might appear at any time, baring their fearsome fangs, under the protection of Emperor Wu Shang and with the guardianship of the mighty Divine Country Air Soldiers, Night and Weird Demons no longer seemed so frightening! Such powerful confidence, and even the victory of last night, made hearts surge with emotion! Tian Chunyan. A voice suddenly called out. Present, General Shi! Tian Chunyan tensed up and snapped to attention, turning around with a face full of admiration and longing as she responded to the female commander behind her. She had already learned the name of this formidable female commander. Shi Meilan. If before, Tian Chunyan had admired and revered the Marshal, now her admiration and reverence for Shi Meilan far surpassed what it had been! This was a warrior truly worthy of respect and admiration! Come for a meeting, Shi Meilan said. The Weird Demons had retreated for the moment, but this was just the beginning, far from a time to relax. New directives had also come from above; they still needed to use their time wisely. So, after some key figures in the city had gathered, Shi Meilan looked at these chosen individuals and spoke straightforwardly, The war is far from over, and we will not simply protect you endlessly, so your future still depends on your own efforts. Everyone was silent, their expressions distinctly more solemn. No one raised any ridiculous doubts, which was also because of the nature of the world itselfthey were not suddenly in Purgatory, but rather had been living within it since birth! No one understood better than they did the truth that everything has a price. Even before, everyone was under the strict control of the Dynasty, contributing their efforts for the security and development of the Dynasty. You all understand, based on our investigation and judgment, that the deeds of the privileged class of the Dynasty have led to their decadence and moral decay over the years. Except for a very few who may still be redeemable, the vast majority are beyond redemption. Therefore, we will select a new administrative class, Shi Meilan spoke again. At this, everyone understood. They were the chosen administrators! Tian Chunyans expression showed hesitation. Do you have something to say? Shi Meilan noticed her expression. Yes! Tian Chunyan said solemnly, We are willing to accept the direct rule of the Divine Country authorities, and guarantee that, from the top down, we will follow all orders absolutely! Indeed, many others nodded in agreement. This was also their wish. Just the day before, an authority from Divine Country had taken over the entire citys command, and such orders now provided an unparalleled sense of security for them. The reason is simple, Shi Meilan seemed to let out a slight smile, but her tone was anything but polite, You arent qualified! Tian Chunyan was momentarily stunned. We in Human Civilization believe in the equivalence of rights and obligations, Shi Meilan looked at everyone, speaking slowly, If we were to take direct control, we would assume the corresponding obligations along with the power. However, you arent qualified to bear these obligations! This is what countless beings in countless worlds yearn for, but only those who truly demonstrate value, potential, and loyalty are qualified to be directly governed by us, or even to become one of us! Chapter 412 - 340: Heading to the Great Divine Country! Chapter 412: Chapter 340: Heading to the Great Divine Country! Shi Meilans point was in fact a reflection of the societal foundation and cognition that Human Civilization had already cultivated. Initially, faced with trials and crises, Human Civilization urgently needed population supplements from other civilizations, so they directly absorbed those from external civilizations at the time. Siti Civilization, Senya Civilization, and others were the beneficiaries of that particular period. But now, things were completely different. Even during the last Trial, survivors from several other destroyed powerful civilizations did not have the qualifications to directly join Human Civilization. Instead, they first had to be absorbed by Affiliated Civilizations of Human Civilization, from which select individuals of high quality would be progressively chosen after an array of strict assessments, before they could ultimately enter Human Civilization to truly become its members. ... Even so, there was still a stark differentiation in treatment. Primordial Humans and their descendants ranked above other species and their descendants within Human Civilization, which in turn ranked above Affiliated Civilizations. This was to ensure that Human Civilization would not lose its structural purity amidst an increasingly expanding system, and also to strengthen the cohesiveness of the entire Human Civilization. Indeed, under Shen Haos influence, nowadays, all Primordial Humans took pride in being part of the species, and all Affiliated Civilizations saw joining Human Civilization as an honor! Thus, the qualifications Shi Meilan spoke of were indeed real. In the eyes of the Human Civilization System, these natives only represented a population with a slight potential and value, a population that, under permissible circumstances, could be saved and even nurtured, but they could not be directly integrated into the administrative system. This attitude, as the initial policy makers believed, did not provoke any protest or the slightest dissatisfaction. Quite the contrary, after a brief moment of stupor, everyone present accepted this narrative. They were even filled with excitement and anticipation. They had never harbored the hope that they could join such a powerful Divine Country and become subjects of Emperor Wu Shang, who was akin to the Avatar of the Great Sun, yet now it seemed they actually had a glimmer of opportunity? Great, Great One! Tian Chunyans voice carried an excitement she could hardly conceal, and even her complexion reddened a bit, Do we, really have a chance to join? Of course, Shi Meilan nodded slightly, We have a mature set of screening rules. If you are truly committed, the general process is to first join our Affiliated Civilizations, and step by step meet the criteria to join our Human Civilization. The mere word of course was enough to ignite these peoples fighting spirit completely! After surviving the battle the night before, just the thought that one day they might have the chance to become citizens of such a mighty Divine Country was enough to excite them to the point of nearly fainting. It was an honor worth a lifetime of pursuit! Alright, lets not delay any further, Shi Meilan spoke again, Next, we will assign you to two sectors: logistics and military. Not all of you will remain in this world, especially the military forces, because your military strength is too weak. Unless theres an unexpected change, youll likely be assigned to some weaker worlds. This was also a plan proposed by the management strata of Human Civilization during this period. As one small world after another was discovered nearby, some people began to realize that the number of small worlds in the universe might far exceed anyones imagination. Even possibly outnumbering the Life Planets of the previous Universe by countless times! Particularly the low-level worlds. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Merely in one day, two to three dozen small worlds could be excavated; what about after many days? What if the capacity to explore small world coordinates was further enhanced? To occupy these worlds and form the regional barriers assumed by Shen Hao, an innumerable amount of low-level warriors was needed! They couldnt all rely on low-level Transcendents from Human Civilization. Bear in mind, within Human Civilization the low-level Transcendents were actually not that numerous, and a vast majority of them were experienced rear-echelon staff, highly efficient in production work. Not to mention the safety issues, even just the conversion from production to a combat sequence was a loss-making move. In such circumstances, while Human Civilization was directing a large number of Affiliated Civilization low-level Legions, they also prepared to utilize native armies. The warriors present, in the context of this small world, were nothing significant. But to lose a small world with a potential maximum of only the third stage, that too was a formidable power. Faced with Shi Meilans words, these people harbored no hesitation. They directly chose the combat sequence. Go and gather your troops, Shi Meilan instructed, You will still manage yourselves and serve as auxiliary forces to the Affiliated Civilization Legions, participating in the guarding and defense of other low-level small worlds. Until your combat ability, growth potential, and loyalty are verified, both we and the Affiliated Civilization Legions will not issue direct orders to you. Instead, well make use of tasks, which you may choose to accept or refuse. Accepting and completing a task will yield a reward, but refusal will lower your evaluation, and you may even be bumped down to the logistics sequence, stripped of military status, and returned to civilian life Chapter 413 - 340: Heading to the Great Divine Country!_2 Chapter 413: Chapter 340: Heading to the Great Divine Country!_2 Shi Meilan explained the general situation. The main policy direction was actually just one point. To stimulate their initiative to the greatest extent and, in the process, select and cultivate some outstanding individuals to gradually join the Human Civilization System. Meanwhile, Tian Chunyan and others, while listening to the direction of their future efforts, also fell into a huge shock. The grand scene depicted by Shi Meilan thoroughly stunned them. A vast and intense battlefield spanning countless worlds unfolded a mere tip of the iceberg before them with those words. ... But beyond the shock, it didnt make them fearful. Instead, they were full of anticipation. They werent afraid of death; compared to previous false resistances, false wars, what they were now facingall-out combat against the Night, even the possibility of defeating the Nightwas what they truly desired. Even if they were to sacrifice themselves on the battlefield, they could proudly say they fell in the great struggle against the Night, not as blood food handed over on a platter! After the orders were given, their actions were very decisive. In just a moment, an army of a hundred thousand soldiers gathered together. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧͨ. These were all battle-hardened veterans, and some soldiers, originally lacking in Talent but compelled to go to the front lines, took off their military uniforms to join the logistical ranks. In the future, some production tasks would also be delegated to these areas. Gradually increasing their production efficiency, they would make their own contributions to the development of Human Civilization and the combat against Trials. Soon, the hundred-thousand-strong army boarded military spaceships, flying toward the Royal City. From various cities, reinforcements poured in endlessly. This was Tian Chunyans second time on a spaceship, and she still felt incredible shock. This spaceship was far larger than the ones before, and along the way, vast numbers of troops boarded. Tian Chunyan even recognized some of them; they were all from different cities. General Yan Ran, she even spotted a familiar face. A female commander from the nearby Lin City. Talent, strength, a bit stronger than hers, though with average looks, her short buzz cut made her fit in even more with the military environment. General Tian, Yan Rans eyes sparkled with an unprecedented luster, smiling at Tian Chunyan, I heard that the Envoy of the Divine Country first found you and even took you to the Royal City? The news spread so quickly? Tian Chunyan was surprised. The Royal City has methods for fast communication of intelligence, Yan Ran explained with a smile, her face showing undisguised envy, You will be recorded in the annals of the Dynasty. Indeed, although Tian Chunyans role was small, without a doubt, her name would be perpetually passed down throughout the entire Dynasty. After realizing this, Tian Chunyan also felt a surge of pride in her heart. Yes, everything she had experienced in the past day and night had completely changed the Dynastys fate! Changed the future of countless people in this small world. But at the same time, a sense of pressure emerged. Just this alone is far from enough! She turned her head, looking into the vast open area of the huge spaceship, filled with immense longing, Our vision should no longer be confined to just our Dynasty, our world, it should be on a grander battlefield! Yes, Yan Ran was equally moved, filled with anticipation as well, I really want to see the Human Divine Country, even if its just a glance. Tian Chunyan shared that same desire. However, they hadnt expected that such an opportunity would come so swiftly! A figure appeared, hovering before the million-plus soldiers gathered. You will serve as a mercenary Legion, dispatched to different small worlds for combat missions, the figure announced, Assignments will be based on your strengths; everyone will visit our world for review and transit, though the transit time wont be long. This will still be the most precious opportunity of your lives! Yes, first they had to go to the Human Mother Planet for transit. After all, currently all target small worlds were explored outward from the small world where the Human Mother Planet was the central benchmark. Meanwhile, the scalability of the construction of the Teleportation Array was also somewhat limited. After all, this was only entering the Fourth Stage of the Trial. As related technologies continued to improve, direct transits between different small worlds would soon be possible, and such an opportunity would only be enjoyed by the initial native armies. They would soon realize that this was indeed an immense opportunity for them. However, at the moment, no one truly understood the significance of the opportunity; they were deeply shocked by the news that they could go to the land of the Human Divine Country! Is this true? A considerable commotion arose from the crowd. We can actually go to the Great Divine Country! It was a voice excited to the point of distortion. I wonder if we can make a pilgrimage! If we can truly go to the Divine Country, even if I die in battle the next moment, this life would not have been in vain! Thank you, Emperor Wu Shang, thank you, Emperor Wu Shang! Waves of shock and excitement grew louder, more than ten million people were emotionally stirred, and the scene was even somewhat out of control. However, the various generals quickly regained their senses. They swiftly maintained order. The next moment, they were lining up in designated formations. The light of the Teleportation Array shone continuously. As people at the front began to vanish, those behind grew increasingly unable to control their emotions. Among them was Tian Chunyan. That was the Divine Country! The place where Emperor Wu Shang resided! For them at this moment, it was simply the Holy Land! Finally, it was Tian Chunyans turn; accompanied by waves of soft light, even before opening his eyes or hearing any sound, the first thing he felt was the surging, immense power! It filled the entire heaven and earth. It was so pure, so powerful! Tian Chunyan even felt his own realm loosen for a moment. And the first scene he saw upon opening his eyes left him utterly shocked! A huge, immensely large metal plaza! It seemed endless at first glance, and not just underfoot, but above too, layers upon layers of exaggeratedly large metal hung in the air, emitting a soft glow, as if he was inside a tower of extreme size! In comparison, lets not even mention Yuanfeng City; even the Royal City with its forty million people seemed like toys in a childs hand in front of this sight. Tian Chunyan couldnt even imagine what it would take to create such an architecture! In fact, this Teleportation Transfer was built in just one day. Human Civilization had already produced many huge floating platforms, which were used for the transfer of goods and people within planets. Each platform could accommodate hundreds of millions of people, and they were very simple to produce. Besides their large size, they posed virtually no technical challenge, and the cost was extremely low. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What was on display now was simply used as a potential transfer base for an army that could number in the billions. Indeed, billions. The native army was only a part of it; for the moment, the ability to play a pivotal role had to rely on Affiliated Civilizations. The development of Affiliated Civilizations was not as rapid as Human Civilization, and in terms of the official military of the Fourth Stage, they actually had fewer numbers than Human Civilization. But the scale below that was truly terrifying. After all, their populations were far greater than that of Human Civilization. So, while still in great shock, Tian Chunyan soon saw a figure flying toward them. Tian Chunyan? It was an Elf Dragon Descendant, covered in scales and even having a tail. Yes! Tian Chunyan hastily responded. I am Captain Greg of the 178th team of the 27th Legion of the Affiliated Civilization Elfie, Greg said while sizing up Tian and her troops behind her, I am now employing you to join the stationed combat sequence for the AD-12 small world. Chapter 414 - 341: Entering the Balance Stage Chapter 414: Chapter 341: Entering the Balance Stage This Elf Dragon Descendant general was not using the language of Tian Chunyan and the other natives, but they were able to clearly understand the meaning. This magical scene made many people marvel. Including the powerful warrior before them, who although seemed non-human, possessed a powerful aura. Affiliated Civilization? Is this the warrior from the Human Divine Countrys Affiliated Civilization? Tian Chunyan quickly realized that her first step was actually to join the ranks of these nations affiliated with the Human Divine Country! ... Yes, we will follow all orders! She loudly responded, eager but also somewhat nervous. Very good, the general named Greg spoke without courtesy, Your first task is to cultivate right here! Cultivation? Tian Chunyan was taken aback. This is the most precious opportunity of your lives! Greg said solemnly, The Extraordinary Elements of the Sovereign Civilization include many rules, far beyond your comprehension. Cultivating here, even if for just a single day, will grant you a foundation that will benefit all beings! Now, begin your cultivation! As his voice fell, he stretched out his hand and in the blink of an eye, created a Great Formation that isolated all sound and visuals. Everyone gradually came to their senses and began their individual cultivation. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????.? And just at the start, including Tian Chunyan, everyone fell into a tremendous shock. Although on their arrival to the Divine Country, they had already faintly perceived the surging power they had never encountered before, it was not until they actually began cultivating that they truly felt what the Divine Country was! With just cross-legged sitting, the mighty power of heaven and earth poured into their bodies, bringing with them countless epiphanies, as if they were ingesting Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures every moment! The speed of cultivation compared to before was like traveling thousands of miles a day! In fact, this was not solely due to the rich Extraordinary Elements of the Human Civilization Mother Star, but more so due to the natural advantage they had coming from a small world of relatively low status to a world of such high Extraordinary Level. If they were to fully adapt to the concentration of Extraordinary Elements here, this advantage would diminish to some extent. One day here, turned out to be the time of highest efficiency. Of course, these people were not aware of this yet, and with an unparalleled longing for the Divine Country, they began their cultivation with ravenous desperation. Even Greg himself, a warrior of merely Fourth Stage, ceased not his own cultivation. Before this, as a warrior at this level, he would have had no right to enter the lands of the Sovereign Civilization, so this too was a chance for him. And as some people reached the bottleneck of their Great Realm and induced their Heavenly Tribulation, this shock reached its peak! This is not a real Heavenly Tribulation, but a trial; as long as you overcome it, you can achieve a breakthrough in your Great Realm! Greg too felt some emotion and emphasized, And you will have a chance to become stronger than the usual breakthroughers! Indeed, to this day, Heavenly Tribulation remained one of the most important foundations of the Human Civilization Mother Star. Although it was only of Golden Legendary Level, its function was indeed crucial for the broad majority of lower and middle-level cultivators. Tian Chunyan and a great group of people were so shocked they were rendered speechless. To reach a bottleneck and have the chance to break through immediately, and even become stronger after the breakthrough! Such an opportunity, in their past, was something they wouldnt have dared to imagine. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Until Night once again descended, everyone had gained enhancements to varying extents, especially those who had advanced in Great Realm. They became the objects of everyones envy. And by this time, it was their turn to enter the small world. These are the battle readiness resources allocated to you, Greg announced, bringing out a series of resources! These included weapons, armor, and various types of cultivation resources. These were equipment discarded through the trials of Human Civilization and many Affiliated Civilizations in the past, stored away collecting dust in warehouses, even melted down in large parts, but still, they never expected to be able to use them again under such circumstances. However, even so, for these people before him, these were still powerful equipments of a quality beyond their comprehension! These, are all for us? Tian Chunyan couldnt help but ask. Correct, Greg said, understanding their thoughts, The logistical strength of the Sovereign Civilization surpasses your imagination. Any resource allocated to you is much less important than your lives. So do not be parsimonious. Whatever is given to you, is yours! These are only the basics. After completing the task, you will receive even richer rewards. Of course, if you fail your mission, or perform poorly, the punishment will be no less serious. You will understand in time. Gulp, Tian Chunyan involuntarily swallowed. It wasnt that she was incapable, but rather her knowledge was constantly being refreshed. However, after truly accepting all this, her eyes grew brighter and brighter! If there were any force that could make one protect it at all costs, South Element stated, dedicate everything to fight for, without a doubt, it was the Human Divine Country! Even if it meant dying on the battlefield, it would be sweet! Chapter 415 - 341: Entering the Balanced Phase_2 Chapter 415: Chapter 341: Entering the Balanced Phase_2 Move! commanded Greg. Everyone restrained their emotions, entering the battlefield during the night rewards period. In just this single day, armies numbering in the hundreds of millions had been enlisted. The worlds they occupied were mostly ones discovered during the day not long ago, inhabited by weak yet numerous weird demons. In some low-level worlds, it seemed like they were seen as sanctuaries for low-level weird demons, with no creatures of the day visible, only a pervasive presence of weirdness and demons! Such worlds also needed to be cleansed by human civilization. ... On one hand, they gathered points, accumulating slowly, and on the other hand, they reduced the number of weird demons. Now, there was an additional aspecttraining troops! These armadas from indigenous civilizations were becoming somewhat useful, at least able to garrison a vast number of low-level worlds. However, compared to the vast low-level legions, the high-level wars had gradually entered a state of equilibrium. Continuous wars among the three affiliated civilizations neither escalated nor ceased. It seemed the weird demons were adopting the same strategy, planning to deplete their strength through sustained warfare. Meanwhile, on the human civilization mother star, the activities of weird demons decreased, but their quality increased, and some more powerful beings attempted to infiltrate, though they were easily detected. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????. Another night passed, and as daylight approached further, a process was gradually forming in various aspects. Exploring new worlds, driving out weird demons, establishing native order, transferring native and affiliated civilization legions to more small worlds. This process, in its continuous operation, became increasingly refined. After just a dozen days and nights, Shen Hao paid less attention. Human civilization was progressing steadily, having occupied over four hundred small worlds, encountering some resistance but none too difficult to handle. By now, when human civilization entered a small world, most of the weird demons within chose to retreat temporarily. They are observing, Shen Hao perceived clearly. The weird demons in this region had obviously realized that human civilization was the source of these emerging problems. Shen Hao could clearly feel that their observation of human civilization was becoming increasingly thorough. This was evident from the persistent attempts at infiltration. Over these days, the weird demons never ceased their efforts to infiltrate the human civilization mother star, every night numerous weird beings appeared, mixed with some powerful, hidden ones, seemingly trying to continuously gather intelligence on human civilization. Unexpected patience, Shen Hao was somewhat surprised. For, as he continually deciphered the laws of the Night, he felt more and more the brutality, bloodthirst, and even distortion contained within the Night Law. Being products of the Night Law, weird beings and demons couldnt escape this instinct. Yet under such circumstances, they knew how to observe, explore, and even demonstrated high patience, not engaging in many blind actions. One could only say, Shen Hao and human civilization still didnt quite understand the weird demons. But he was also not too worried. After all, even the cheat hadnt been activated yet, and this trial was expected to be another long-duration engagement. Patience was one of the most critical qualities in pursuing victory. Besides, the performance of other trial civilizations in this trial was already being displayed on the civilization leaderboard. Among the nine civilizations, human civilization currently ranked sixth. Though this ranking might seem somewhat low, it wasnt unexpected for Shen Hao, since their civilizations hidden points were definitely high, and potential was their biggest asset. Not to mention, even the cheat hadnt been activated yet, making this competition on equal terms! Moreover, as they continuously occupied surrounding small worlds, the rate at which human civilization acquired points was also increasing. A clear trend of catching up was showing. Just The first-ranked civilization is truly extraordinary, Shen Hao remarked as he looked at the civilization topping the ranking, its points nearly double those of the second place! It nearly reached seven to eight times that of Human Civilization! This was the first time Shen Hao had ever seen such a situation. In the previous two Civilization Trials, aside from the cheating Human Civilization, the rest of the civilizations mostly displayed a competitive nature. Some civilizations might be very weak, but none were excessively strong. But now there was one. Aside from the currently cheating Human Civilization, the performance of the civilization in first place forced Shen Hao to take it seriously. At least for now, even if the points hack were upgraded again, unless it was increased by tenfold, Human Civilization still wouldnt be able to contend for the first place! Moreover, they were at least seven Mother Star Months behind. This is the first time Ive encountered such a competitive challenge, Shen Hao slightly narrowed his eyes, then glanced at the cheats timer. The first month had nearly passed. In this Trial World, a day lasted twenty-eight hours, and both Great Sun and Night were governed by the same law, so all small worlds shared the same moment, with the Great Sun even able to rise simultaneously in any corner of the Mother Star. About five days here equated to six days on the Human Mother Star. But still, there were six Mother Star Months to wait. I hope we can reach there smoothly, Shen Hao withdrew his gaze and continued to analyze the laws. Currently, analyzing laws seemed to be the key to conquering this trial! However, as time passed, by the second month, a report from Dong Gong broke this state of waiting. The corrosion from the Night Law Shen Hao read the content of the report. On the first day of arriving in this Trial, Shen Hao had realized that the risks brought by the Night involved not merely the weird demons. Although these represented a direct threat, there were also many potential threats. One of them was the latent corruption brought by the Night Law. Extraordinary Laws were viewed as relatively idealistic, not as strict as physical laws of the world. Usually, most laws could operate simultaneously, intermatching with one another. Its like the difference between software programs and hardware devices. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thats why Cultivation, Magic, and even more paths to the Extraordinary could function normally when visiting any Trial World. However, some worlds existed whose inherent laws were so powerful that they interfered with other law programs. Like two conflicting programs operating at the same time, it could easily cause the operation of one program to suffer serious interference. The Night Law was typical of this. Even after more than two months, the majority of Cultivators were still unable to Cultivate during the Night. Only a few geniuses with extremely high Talent Quality, at least at the Purple Epic Level, managed to resist such interference barely. If it were just that, then focusing on cultivation during the day wouldnt be a big problem. But now, Dong Gongs report clearly stated that the corrosion from the Night Law had begun to affect some vital industries. Such as the defense of the cities! Indeed, since the end of the second trial, Human Civilization had put tremendous effort into city defense, having experienced extreme cold, where every city was rebuilt, integrating Extraordinary technological defenses from various Extraordinary Domains during the construction process. It was not just about protective Great Formations and surveillance formations. But a deeper integration. It could even be said that every aspect of life for all residents within the cities depended on the transformative achievements of the citys Extraordinary technological upgrades. Chapter 416 - 342: Avatar of the Great Sun! Chapter 416: Chapter 342: Avatar of the Great Sun! Food, clothing, residence, and travel. Everything is related to the Transcendent! Even though some parts have adopted technological means, they are mostly integrated with Transcendent methods. Under such circumstances, when these basic Transcendent facilities are corrupted by the Dark Law, the destructive power brought forth is immeasurable. Even the most optimistic estimate would result in a significant decline in the citys defensive ability against demons and weird spirits. This issue indeed warrants attention, Shen Hao pondered. This issue wasnt new; the trend had been visible from the start, only now it began to have an impact. ... Of course, this impact wouldnt happen overly quickly; the conflict in operations among different Extraordinary Laws also needed time. Even if there was no immediate solution, measures needed to be taken to alleviate the situation. Shen Hao looked at the preliminary conclusions provided by the research institute. With a large number of elite personnel engaging in comprehensive research, some viable solutions indeed emerged. Among them, some attracted Shen Haos attention. For instance, using methods from indigenous civilizations to create combustibles containing the Great Sun Principle of the natives and extensively using them as urban Extraordinary Energy. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.0 In fact, indigenous civilizations adopt such methods to resist Dark erosion over long periods. The bane of Darkness ultimately is the native Great Sun Principle. However, there are two major problems: one, different attributes of Transcendent Energy arent that easily extracted for use, requiring large-scale modifications to existing Transcendent Facilities. The workload is one aspect; on the other hand, it might even lead to a decline in defensive power. After all, how could a completely new power compare to the system developed by Human Civilization up until now? Besides, there is also a need to produce massive fuel, which is a minor issue. Even now, in the frontline wars, the carcasses of weird demons are not wasted but collected as important spoils of war. Aside from this solution, there is another one that Shen Hao highly values. Creating a miniature sun that embodies the essence of the Great Sun Principle for every city. Yes, not applying it delicately on facilities, but instead, using brute force, gathering immense fuel and illuminating the entire city during the Night. This solution is also rather complex, as simply gathering and burning the fuel isnt enough, and the demand for fuel has reached a terrifying extent. Terrifying to the extent that even gathering all the current spoils of war might not suffice. Each has its pros and cons; why not proceed with them concurrently? Shen Hao quickly made a decision, which was also one of the proposals. However, he then had a new inspiration. It was precisely the emergence of Night, Shen Hao slightly squinted his eyes, and his body suddenly burst into an incredibly brilliant glow. Just like an extremely scorching Fireball. The Great Sun Principle was fully activated in him! At that moment, Shen Hao felt an unprecedented suppression, as if the entire universe, the entire world, was his enemy. Much like a Mortal sinking in water, he even felt a suffocating inability to breathe. Even though his Great Sun Principle and the native Great Sun Principle were significantly different, there was also a great commonality. The fact that the Great Sun Emperor Seal could display such powerful effects was the best proof, so in the midst of Night, it felt like the collision between water and fire, becoming exceedingly hot. Yet, it was still useful! The terrifying effects brought about by his status once again manifested. Although there were huge differences in tier, scale, and origin between the Night Law and his powers, it could still shelter vast regions. At this moment, at least half of the Mother Planet saw the sudden emergence of the miniature sun in the sky! More importantly, Shen Hao found that during this continuous process of resistance, his understanding of the Night Law noticeably accelerated! Not a bad method of Cultivation, except it consumes too much, Shen Hao pondered. If he continued to Cultivate in this way, he estimated that in about three hundred more years, he might have a chance to completely analyze the Night Law, or even control Night to a certain extent. Do not overlook these three hundred years. At this level, ones perception of time expands; three hundred years, compared to the countless years of rule evolution in the Universe, is but a drop in the ocean and only appears prolonged compared to trial durations. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, Shen Haos current Level was Level 50. From Level 51, at most, it would only be a dozen or so more years. Once he breaks through, his speed will undoubtedly increase drastically. As for the biggest downside, it would heavily occupy his energy, preventing him from providing much assistance on the battlefield. Nothere should be another downside. Shen Hao squinted his eyes, his gaze now cast upon the land below. He noticed that the numerous weird demons lurking in this small world during the Night had become visibly restless! The balance formed over the past few months seemed poised to break. At this moment, in various cities, people exclaimed and discussed the miniature sun that appeared in the high sky for only a moment, but a sharp alarm suddenly echoed across most of the cities! The level of alarm was far greater than before! Even exceeding the first night they arrived at this Trial. What happened? Chapter 417 - 342: Avatar of the Great Sun!_2 Chapter 417: Chapter 342: Avatar of the Great Sun!_2 The enemy has launched a major invasion? Yes, the scale, the scale of the invasion suddenly increased! A typical family watched with terror in their hearts as various voices filled the internet. They hid in their house, where every part of the interior emitted a soft glow, including some corners, effectively eradicating the presence of shadows. Yet even with this, they were still watching the walls with fear as they twisted. There were no shadows or darkness! Its a Shadow Monster, and the fact that it can appear in places without shadow means its at least in the third stage! The man in the house protected his wife and young children behind him. Despite his fear, he managed to stay calm and shouted, Activate the defense mechanism, lock onto the invaders and eliminate them! ... Indeed, there was no need for him to say more, as someone had already activated the buildings maximum defensive power. A ball of light appeared in the room, accompanied by the voice of the smart Artifact Spirit manager. [Detected a twenty-fourth-level Shadow Monster, exterminating now] The creature named Shadow Monster, under this illumination, let out a piercing scream that even turned the faces of the two children who had yet to start their Cultivation pale. But unlike before, the scream now contained a shrill cry. Great Sun I will not allow You will all die The entire world will be destroyed! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????. Great Sun. The homeowner subconsciously looked out the window, where the small Sun in the sky shone far brighter than the moon. While not reaching the true daylight strength of the Great Sun, its light bathed the entire city. One could even see the miniature single fighter jets darting across the battlefield, constantly eliminating the invading weird demons and monsters. He understood now. The restlessness and madness of the weird demons tonight were indeed related to the small Sun in the sky! Do not be afraid! The homeowners breathing suddenly calmed a lot, and he held his children, managing even to show a smile on his face, It is the enemy who is afraid! Their struggles are out of fear. Indeed, while comforting his children, he truly believed this! These weird demons perhaps wanted to spread fear, but for Human Civilization that had been through more than one brutal Trial, it instead confirmed their fears! Everyone knew, when facing a Trial, there was no such option as to run C you could only overcome! The enemys fear was undoubtedly the greatest motivation and courage! And at that moment, as the comprehensive defensive wars unfolded in cities everywhere, Shen Hao, who had transformed into a Great Sun, was also watching the Night. He could clearly feel the anger and warnings from countless powerful weird demons within the Night. It was extreme anger, as if in the next moment, they would rush in regardless of the cost to completely destroy Shen Hao and the entire world. The crazy assaults of the weird demons at this moment were merely a small manifestation of this anger. However Shen Hao carried a cold smile. To fight or not to fight, to flee or not to flee, the more you threaten, the more cowardly you are! The next moment, the Great Sun Principle suddenly contracted and then exploded violently, directly colliding with the Night! In an instant, countless wails and screams came densely from the Night, like a bomb thrown into the water, creating a huge surge, and countless weird demons were instantly annihilated without any resistance. Even some powerful weird demons also perished under this Red Mythical Ability infused with the power of a Sovereign. All at once, countless forces roiled in the Night, and swathes of weird demons burst forth in a frenzy! But those powerful weird demons all kept their distance. It was as if confirming Shen Haos guess. They truly are afraid, he said, unconcerned about the invasion of these weird demons. Although Human Civilization had invested a lot of power into the fierce battlefields of Affiliated Civilizations, the defense of the Motherland was still the top priority. Not to mention the various native defense mechanisms, his mere presence was enough to ensure that no upheaval could occur. At most, there would be some oversights, leading to the unfortunate demise of a sparse few civilians. However, Shen Hao actually wasnt afraid of the attacks by these Weird Demons; rather, their constant disruptions were somewhat troublesome, severely affecting production and tying up a great deal of power. The Night for them is merely a means of transportation, Shen Hao reflected on the scene when he had just counterattacked following their trail. What he saw wasnt just the void between the cracks of the worlds; he also observed some worlds of not insignificant rank. Clearly, the Weird Demons had their own stronghold. Finding it and eliminating all of the enemies was the only way to ensure the Human Mother Planet wouldnt be disturbed again! The exploration of the surrounding small worlds still needed to be intensified! Shen Hao decided to further invest in the research of small worlds, while also prioritizing the understanding of plane-related Laws. He had to swiftly take back the initiative in this offensive! This night, Shen Haos avatar, the small Sun, illuminated nearly half of the planet, causing places that were not bathed in its light to express envy. As for the invasions by the Weird Demons, although they brought some destruction, they also brought quite a few points. Warriors fought valiantly, soaked in blood, and the morale of the populace was high. Even when the invading Weird Demons issued warnings and threats, trying to provoke fear and unrest, it was to no avail. They were accustomed to living beings fearing them, just as they were used to all living beings revering the Night. But here, in Human Civilization, the situation was drastically different from any world they had previously conquered. Daylight emerged once again. Shen Hao also withdrew his power. Regrettably, he hadnt acquired abilities like Rules of the Night; otherwise, using them during daylight could potentially accelerate the deciphering of the Great Sun Principle. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And so, with the start of this day, every night, Shen Hao would transform into the Great Sun! At first, the Weird Demons continued their incursions with terror, constantly intensifying their invasion of the Human Mother Planet. Even the powerful Weird Demons launched several strong assaults, but all were slain by the formidable power displayed by Shen Hao. At this moment, Shen Hao was actually capable of confronting enemies at the Sixth Stage head-on. He was still carefully controlling his power to avoid scaring off the enemy too early. However, even so, after some time had passed, the Weird Demons no longer wished to sacrifice themselves in vain. Aside from the lower and middle ranks, which continued to invade in large numbers every night, no powerful Weird Demon appeared again. Yet, Shen Hao could clearly sense that they were brewing an even more powerful offensive! The most likely possibility is an alliance, Shen Hao mused as he looked at the report in front of him. After several months of battles, Human Civilization had gained a deeper understanding of the Weird Demons. Although they had not yet found a way to traverse through the Night as the demons did, they had captured quite a few Weird Demons and garnered a lot of intelligence from their soul consciousnesses. Just as initially suspected, the Weird Demons were divided into several regions, each with incompatible systems and even competition among them. However, each region had an absolute Controller. Yes, the Sixth Rank! Only those at the Sixth Rank could be called absolute Controllers! And the Sixth Rank of this region, at this moment, was not within it. Its said to have been invited to attack another powerful world. This piece of information was obtained from the soul of a strong Weird Demon, nearing a Golden Legendary Rank. This demon held a very high status and originally just wanted to pry into Shen Haos intelligence, then got effortlessly captured alive by the Sovereign. Not only did it bring information about the Controller, but it also brought two important pieces of intelligence. First, the Weird Demons of different regions, although fighting their own battles, would also form alliances. Second, there exists powerful worlds that have not yet fallen! Chapter 418 - 343: The Young Geniuses Chapter 418: Chapter 343: The Young Geniuses These two pieces of intelligence are very important, especially the second one. To date, all the small worlds discovered by Human Civilization have uniformly fallen completely, either becoming completely the playground of Weird Demons, devoid of Day Creatures survival, or breeding grounds for Day Creatures. The better ones, like the small world Zhuang Ying initially scouted, still gave people a bit of false hope. The worse ones are truly like livestock, intensively controlled, bred, and they dont even provide methods of cultivationjust the most basic, cheapest Blood Food. This segment of people, even after being rescued, had to go through a long time, possibly even several generations of repairs, to barely return to the appearance of a normal civilization. Of course, there wont be a loss; everyone has to work and with the productive capacity of Human Civilization, even the most basic labor is sufficient to exchange for those living materials. ... However, the tragic state of these small worlds discovered over this period has also caused some people within Human Civilization to develop pessimistic views about Indigenous Civilizations. They believe that all indigenous civilizations in the entire world have essentially fallen. Under such circumstances, the help they provide to Human Civilization could be minimized. After all, how much help could some bred people provide? How could they be allowed to develop their own brilliant civilizations? Where would they get profound inheritances? But now, the new intelligence had energized these people! We must find this besieged indigenous civilization as soon as possible. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????.? Yes, we need the Weird Demons from different regions to join the battle, it even triggered the Sovereign at the Sixth Stage to go and besiege, showing its strength. It must also possess a Transcendent existence of at least the Sixth Rank! This will be a powerful aid for us! We cant rush, this must be outside our region, we should prioritize boosting our own power first. Yes, if theres such a civilization, then there should be more than one! Within Human Civilizations Analysis Department and think tanks, the discussions were continuous. But the overall tone had been set. If we encounter such a civilization, we must help, save, and establish a united front as much as possible. For Trial Civilizations, facing Trials, overcoming Trials always rank first! Unite all that can be united, eliminate all that needs to be eliminated. In the face of such a doctrine, Human Civilization also adjusted some practices, other than strongly supporting the development of domain exploration technology, the policy towards Indigenous Civilizations also became a bit more lenient. After all, Human Civilization needs a certain reputation. Dont underestimate the role of reputation. If its just a good reputation, its meaningless, but a good reputation combined with strong power can more easily unite other forces. Not only Indigenous Civilizations but also other Trial Civilizations. In the previous two Trials, Human Civilization had gained huge benefits from such a reputation. Time continued to pass, and as Human Civilizations expansion speed hastened, the number of small worlds occupied kept increasing, and the Weird Demons clearly became more and more impatient. They dared not casually invade the Mother Planet of Human Civilization, but they began actively attacking those small worlds occupied by Human Civilization. From large to small, almost every small world faced fierce attacks. Even some extremely powerful Weird Demons. This change, albeit slightly, had brought certain losses to the Human Civilization System. Inside the civilization, attention to this was also gradually increasing. Increase support! Send Warriors of the same level to preside! This was not an order from Shen Hao, but an adjustment by the high-level authorities. Under this order, the most significant feature was that some people who originally should not have been sent to the battlefield were also mobilized to various battlefields. For example, the geniuses within Human Civilization who had not yet risen. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, there was such a group of fifteen or sixteen-year-olds, even thirteen or fourteen-year-old boys and girls, lining up together. Each person radiated a unique aura, all of them were geniuses with amazing Talent! And standing in front of them was an Avatar of Shen Hao. Everyones face carried a bit of tension. When I first received the report to let you participate in practical battles as interns, I was actually planning to refuse, Shen Haos Avatar looked at everyone, his tone not very serious, his face even wore a bit of a helpless smile, This is not to say that you are not ready, nor that your power is weak, but because of one of the most basic emotions in our culturechildren should be protected. Everyone listened, but at this moment, some pursed their lips, clearly feeling somewhat resistant. Yes, although they were young, they didnt fear war. They even had a hint of anticipation. Because since birth, due to their powerful Talents, they had been given high hopes, and through societal influence and childhood education, they felt the mission to face Trials. According to time, they would eventually have to participate in this Trial. Everyone thought they were ready. Including their teachers and most of society, thats what they thought. But, I ultimately was persuaded. Shen Haos face showed a slight smile, Times have changed, I should not view you with old-time notions, although you are young, although you are still immature, you have formed a complete conviction, own powerful Spirits, and even become qualified Guardians, so, I am willing to trust you, and you should respond to my trust! Chapter 419 - 343: The Young Geniuses_2 Chapter 419: Chapter 343: The Young Geniuses_2 Yes! everyone shouted in unison. In some peoples eyes, there was an excitement they couldnt contain. The Presidents trust! Just as Shen Hao had said, the new generation was developing much faster than the old one in both intellect and spirit. Some of them even learned to speak at birth and began to understand society and learn everything around them at the age of one or two. They were geniuses, the future, and the young guardians of civilization! When civilization needed them, their efforts should not be ignored. ... I will leave my power on you, Shen Hao spoke, and in the next moment, the imprints slowly emerged on everyones hands. Each person could feel a strong power flowing through them. They naturally knew what it was. Looking at the imprints on their hands, they couldnt control the excitement in their hearts. This was identity, it was privilege, and it represented the Presidents recognition! This power will primarily protect your safety, but be aware Shen Hao intensified his tone, since you are only intern soldiers, this opportunity can only occur once. If you are severely injured, defeated, or encounter insurmountable pressure, you will exit the battlefield, and until you are an adult, the opportunity wont come again, and the imprint will also disappear. Thus, this imprint represents your life! Everyones expression became solemn. Although their growth far surpassed that of past humans, at this moment, they were still in a phase full of passion, greatly valuing reputation and glory. It also maximally prevented them from being careless and arrogant on the battlefield. Indeed, if it werent for this confidence, Shen Hao would not have allowed them to step onto the battlefield now. However, the front line indeed needed them. Weird demons were also deploying powerful beings in low-level small-world battlefields, with the majority of sacrifices coming from here. The participation of these geniuses would save many lives, and as long as it was managed well, this would also be a good educational and testing opportunity. Go ahead, I will be behind you, and your families and the entire civilization are looking forward to your performance! With these last words, Shen Haos figure slowly faded away. The warriors, who had been ready for a while, stepped up and said in a deep voice, Prepare individually and move to the designated location! There was no panic at the scene, everyone strictly followed the rules. They had been learning and receiving military education continuously since their first day at the school in the accelerated space at the age of twelve. In fact, they were already basically qualified. However, when allowed free movement, they still showed the liveliness of young boys and girls. I cant believe Im teamed up with you, huh, dont hold me back. Youve got it wrong; you are the one who is. Im definitely going to perform better than you! Wow, lucky me, Im in the same team as the nurse! Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dont call me a nurse; Im a man, call me papa nurse! Stop babbling everyone, check your own data reports! Alright, squad leader. These performances also caught the eyes of some observers, and the assessment had actually begun from this moment. However, most performances had the examiners behind them nodding continuously. Truly the genius of the new generation! Just watching them filled people with endless expectations for the future of civilization. Thus, each small world welcomed the support that the natives never expected! The small world where Tian Chunyan was located was no different. Clad in War Armor, she stared blankly at the two little ones in front of her. Their appearances were strikingly similar, seemingly siblings, at most twelve or thirteen years old. The girl wore a sweet smile, cute enough to heal the trauma brought by war. The boy, though slightly haughty, also wore a pleasant smile, very approachable. Commander, Tian Chunyan swallowed, turning to Elf Dragon Descendant Greg beside her, why would the Divine Country let children go to the battlefield? Even they, in the worst of times, would protect the children. It was also because children simply had no ability to step onto the battlefield. However, before Greg could speak, Zhou Wenbo, the brother among the twins, laughed and said, The higher-ups had no choice. Where would you find strong, talented adults who are still only in the third stage? Dont worry about our safety, the Great Emperor is protecting us. My concern isnt safety Tian Chunyan, slightly nervous, found herself at a loss for words, her expression growing even more tense. The geniuses of the Divine Country, arent they akin to Divine Sons? If they suffered psychological trauma from the battlefield environment and retained mental shadows, that would indeed be the greatest sin of us incompetents! Rest assured. Zhou Wenbo wasnt angered by the doubt, nor did he show any impatience. Instead, he explained patiently, We arent ordinary children. Despite being young, weve undergone strict military training, so dont worry. Besides, even if you dont trust us, you should trust the Great Emperor, right? Mentioning the Great Emperor made Tian Chunyans demeanor grow solemn. She then glanced at the sister who was still smiling softly and eventually decided not to say anything more, but layers of guilt and resentment surged in her heart. If they werent so incapable, why would such young Divine Sons need to be sent to such a dirty, cruel battlefield? Alright, the Night is almost upon us. Zhou Wenbo, full of anticipation, glanced at the horizon, I read the data before. The most dangerous Weird Demon is a huge flower emitting spiritual fluctuations that control peoples minds, making them cultivate involuntarily and quickly polluted by the Night Law. But I specialize in Spiritual Power. It cannot control me. Let me lie in ambush outside our base, hidden, and approach quietly Cough. Zhou Wenxin, his sister, gave a light cough, sweetly smiling at her brother, You should listen to the command, okay? Zhou Wenbo shivered involuntarily, a look of grievance on his face, but he could only nod. This indeed surprised Tian Chunyan and Greg as they looked at the sister, who seemed very gentle and docile. Especially Greg. He knew that within the Sovereign Civilization existed a pair of well-known twins who had distinguished themselves in the last Trial, now among the strongest warriors of the civilization, with the sisters performance even more outstanding than her brothers. Could it be that among these siblings, the sister was stronger? Regardless, he believed absolutely in their ability! About that tactic you mentioned earlier, are you really confident? After some thought, Greg said seriously. Of course! Zhou Wenbo was ecstatic, My ability to hide is super strong, the school even recommended that I take the Scout route, you can check my report card. Commander! Tian Chunyan was startled, her face anxious as though she wanted to say something, but Greg stopped her. Since youve come here as warriors, then you are soldiers, I will consider only from the perspective of military operations! The mission does not prioritize your safety. He seemed to have made a decision but explained, Beside that Weird flower, theres another Weird creature with the ability to teleport, guarding it. Every time we try to focus our fire to attack, it escapes. If your concealment ability is really as good as you say, I agree with this battle plan! Chapter 420 - 344: Discovering a High-Level World! Chapter 420: Chapter 344: Discovering a High-Level World! Hearing Gregs words, Tian Chunyan was indeed taken aback quite severely. To let such young Divine Sons join the war was already an extremely dangerous matter, yet they were still permitted to undertake such perilous tasks? Did they really regard them as ordinary soldiers? But Tian Chunyan couldnt interject in such matters at all; she could only watch helplessly as the two such young Divine Sons, filled with excitement, infiltrated the forest and vanished from sight. Dont worry, theyll be fine, Greg noticed her expression and after a moments thought, he spoke calmly, The great Human Emperor stands behind them, and this isnt just an adjective. Long before these young geniuses from the Sovereign Civilizations were dispatched, he had already received instructions from above. ... It was made clear that each of the geniuses was protected by the Human Emperor, assuring their basic safety, and they were requested not to receive any preferential treatment on the battlefield in order to cultivate their understanding of war. That was the rationale behind the decision just made. Because it was indeed the most suitable plan. As for the fact that everyone was fighting on the battlefield, yet some were assured safety as if it were a game, It was impossible not to envy, but Greg was also very clear that such young geniuses were key forces in overcoming trials; even without the protection of the great Human Emperor, he would be willing to lay down his own life to protect them, because the future of these children would guard the entire Civilization System, including his own civilization. And when night truly fell, everyone in the small world, including the ever-anxious and extremely worried Tian Chunyan, saw what it meant to be a genius! They couldnt make out much. But, when that sinister and twisted flower once again bloomed under the night sky, a terrifying Sword Energy burst forth, and its piercing edge seemed to tear through the darkness! Even a strong individual like Tian Chunyan felt an indescribable sting, despite the great distance separating them. And that weird Demon, which had killed thousands of people in this period, including some warriors, was turned into ash under one such slash, unable to even let out a final scream. And finally, there was the weird Demon with the ability to traverse through space. Everyone just watched as this shadow-like Demon repeatedly attacked under the night sky but failed to break out, and under the second wave of sword light, was annihilated. This time, Tian Chunyan saw it clearly. The one holding the long sword turned out to be the seemingly frail and gentle girl! Just the size of the long sword was twice the length of her whole body! Is this a Divine Son? Tian Chunyan whispered to herself, obviously plunged into great shock. If it had been other warriors from the Divine Country, no matter how powerful, she wouldnt have been surprised at all, and might even think it was to be expected. But these two were still just children! She now also knew that children within the Divine Country only began their cultivation at the age of twelve. How long had they been cultivating! One year? Two years? These are the geniuses of the Sovereign Civilization! Greg stood by her side, equally excited. Having gone through the last Trial, he clearly understood that what made the Sovereign Country truly terrifying was not its power, but rather two aspects. One was the great Human Emperor himself! With enough time, he could use his own power to end the Trial and conquer the Chosen Ones! The second was potential! They had watched with their own eyes how the Sovereign Civilization had become so powerful in just twenty-five short years. And these young geniuses were the most outstanding representation of that potential! Commander, Tian Chunyan, equally shaken, couldnt help but turn her head and asked, Inside the Divine Country, are there many Divine Sons like these? More than you could imagine! Greg confidently replied, then drew his own weapon and commanded loudly, Its our turn, kill the enemy! Yes! The morale of the entire camp surged! Even their loyalty and admiration for Human Civilization also surged greatly! This was not only happening in this location but in almost all small worlds supported by the young geniuses. After all, the combination of their strength and their age represented the future and hope in the eyes of many natives. Even the structure dedicated to the Divine Dao within Human Civilization absorbed a significantly greater amount of the Power of Faith than it had previously. Although Human Civilization did not actively spread beliefs, the passive absorption was a considerable gain. However, the road wasnt always smooth sailing. The actions of the weird Demons behind the scenes had become noticeably more methodical, cohesive, and rapid during this time; upon realizing the presence of these young Divine Sons, they immediately took even more drastic measuressending more, stronger weird Demons! This, too, was within expectations and part of the plan. On one hand, under the restriction of levels, the threats to the young Divine Sons were also powerful Demons with great potential. Even if the enemy didnt care about the weak, they could not disregard these mighty ones; killing them would undeniably further pressure the enemy. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the other hand, this also served as a true test for the young geniuses. Chapter 421 - 344: Discovering a High-Level World!_2 Chapter 421: Chapter 344: Discovering a High-Level World!_2 At no time should a trial be underestimated; if the battlefield is filled with weak enemies, it might provoke arrogance in their hearts. In fact, some geniuses have already fallen into this trap, and it is precisely such challenging battlefields that can truly hone their skills. In just five or six short days, some geniuses were already eliminated and sent back. Shen Hao also took a moment to observe. These individuals clearly suffered significant setbacks, but they still had opportunities; they were only a few years away from being truly ready for the battlefield. Staying in the Accelerated Secret Realm, they could even progress faster! They still had a chance, so all of them were training with even more caution and diligence. ... And those who were still persevering, each and every one of them was showing better performance under pressure. This included the twin dragon and phoenix siblings. Shen Hao was also paying attention to them. Among the new generation, these two might not be the strongest, but their talents and abilities displayed a powerful complementary nature. Unlike the dragon and phoenix siblings who had previously emerged, when these two worked together, they were qualified to approach the top echelon of Human Civilization. Shen Hao held great expectations for them. Time continued to pass swiftly amidst intense battles. In Human Civilization Mother Stars timekeeping, during the fifth month, explorers discovered a small world that not only surpassed the Fourth Stage but had reached the Fifth Stage! This news was delivered to Shen Hao immediately. This must be the first one, Shen Hao thought, giving it special importance. The small worlds of this universe were as numerous as hairs on an ox, and even now, almost every day they could discover fifty or sixty new ones, and yet they are still innumerable and have not completely wrapped up the small worlds of Human Civilization. However, the vast majority of these small worlds are exceedingly weak. Many are only at the first rank, and in terms of size, some are even smaller than the Moon. Aside from providing some important minerals to satisfy the enormous demands of Human Civilization and the nanotech industry, they have no other value worth conquering. As for a Fifth Stage small world, none had ever been seen before. Bear in mind, excluding the Ascension Secret Realm, the current Extraordinary Element Level of Human Civilization Mother Star is also just at the Fifth Stage! Such a small world must contain abundant Extraordinary Resources; even just the Spirit Veins are extremely important resources. Not to mention, if there is an indigenous civilization surviving there, their strength and level would certainly far surpass those of other small worlds! Suddenly, Shen Hao, along with the rest of Human Civilization, shifted their attention there. Feng Ping even personally took action, leading a team to scout first. And he indeed lived up to his reputation as Human Civilizations strongest scout; shortly after entering, he was able to send back intelligence swiftly. This small world is also completely occupied by weird demons; its a world under their control. This was the first sentence in the report submitted to Shen Hao. In fact, although Shen Hao wasnt constantly monitoring it, he still made some observations through Feng Pings perspective. Then, he saw an endless night! Yes, just as the native civilization was able to light fires to resist the Night Law, these powerful weird demons also had the ability to obscure the Great Suns light temporarily during the day, turning most of the small world into eternal night and allowing the powerful weird demons to move around the small world even during the daytime. And the only area not engulfed by the night had been cultivated into a Divine Country. Feng Ping clearly saw countless imposing deity statues within the Divine Country, each statue with a fierce countenance, yet everyone was devoutly kneeling before them, some even fanatically so! They ceaselessly offered their faith, their flesh and blood, and even their very souls. The number had reached at least several billions! And among them were no shortage of warriors. Even Feng Ping, when sneaking in close, could feel countless divine chants loudly proclaiming in his ears, urging him to offer everything, to surrender all, for supreme bliss. Such power, such status was very high! Of course, Feng Pings own Talent had already been promoted to the Golden Legendary level; when he completely concealed himself, all interference, all Pollution, was rendered futile. However, the Pollution level here was at least that of the Golden Legend, which meant that there was at least one creature here that had reached the peak of the Fifth Stage, with a power and status of the Golden Legendary level, a formidable and strange being! In my view, the spirits and egos of these people have already been thoroughly twisted. Even if the truth behind the Night Law is exposed, it wouldnt matter; though they belong to the Day Creatures, they have unwaveringly taken the side of the Night and should be seen as enemies to be eradicated. This was particularly emphasized in Feng Pings report. Yet in Shen Haos eyes, there were solutions other than killing and sweeping clean. He could use his own [Sovereign] status to carry out a Pollution by force. Even more, he could transform these people into providers of the Power of Faith, gathering it for the statues within the All Gods Palace, converting it into pure Divine Soul resources. However, Shen Hao hesitated a bit about this approach. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Without a doubt, the faith path was not in line with the developmental route of Human Civilization; once this door was opened, it wouldnt be just this one time, and it could easily lead to conflicts in their path. If its not possible, then turn them into Demons, who can still contribute to the war. Shen Hao pondered for a moment and then set this matter aside for the time being. The human heart is fickle, but at his level, coupled with the enhancement of the Dominator Talent, his cognition remained steadfast. His unwavering consistency was also the most important factor in maintaining the stable development of Human Civilization. Refocusing his thoughts on the present world and after dispatching Feng Ping to conduct further investigations, especially in terms of area, Shen Hao made a decision. We need to forcefully occupy this world, in two months time, I might personally intervene if necessary! Yes, this small world could very well be the stronghold of the Weird Demons in the region, or at least an important base. Why not take advantage of the absence of the areas Controller to seize it now? Discovering such a small world so quickly was a matter of luck. As for waiting until two months later, naturally, it was about waiting for the cheat. Not to mention, the strength and number of Weird Demons inside this small world even surpassed all the Weird Demons they had dealt with so far, and such a crowd had never appeared even on the most intense Three Major Civilized Battlefields. And they were all concentrated so densely together. If they missed this opportunity to cheat and farm, it might directly impact the outcome of the first ranking tally. Prepare thoroughly and then wait. In response to Shen Haos command, some people had clearly guessed something; obviously, the President had finally reached a certain level of analysis of this world, and the unimaginable power under his mighty talent was finally ready to play its due role. Even without any official announcement, just the speculation alone was enough to excite everyone, including the warriors of Affiliated Civilizations! According to the rules of Human Civilization, a portion of the points they reported back to the Great Emperor would be distributed to them in the form of war contributions, a part that was even larger than what they had earned themselves! Everyone who had experienced the last trial knew that it was in those moments that they and the entire Civilization System would race to surge ahead in the trial! Everyone was impatiently waiting. This included Shen Hao. He ordered the reconnaissance troops to keep a close watch on the small world, while he patiently awaited the refresh of the cheat interface. Chapter 422 - 345: Cheat Refresh, Trial Database! Chapter 422: Chapter 345: Cheat Refresh, Trial Database! ` The time it took to refresh the cheat this time was the longest ever. Moreover, the trend seemed to suggest that each update took longer than the last. This served as a warning to Shen Hao. Cheats were indeed powerful and certainly brought immense assistance to the development of civilization, but it was clear that ultimately, cheating was not a legitimate means. The current Civilization Trial might not be able to detect the presence of cheats, but as civilizations became more powerful and closer to the core of the Civilization Trial, this situation might not last forever. ... At the end of the day, the civilizations that created these cheats had only taken advantage of their position in the timeline; they had not touched the core of the Civilization Trial. Monitoring refresh times was both a security measure and a reminder. One day in the future, there would inevitably be situations where the cheat system could not guarantee safety, and by then, cheats would likely become useless. Furthermore, without considering that day, if the trend continued, the periods without cheats would get increasingly longer. During these periods, human civilization would ultimately have to rely on itself. With a sense of caution and a determination to accelerate development, Shen Hao finally waited until the cheat refresh was complete. The long wait seemed like a preparation for a comprehensive upgrade, and the number of cheats this time also exceeded any previous occasion. Shen Hao carefully examined each item. [Confirmed current Civilization Trial version as 1.3724, detected current Trial Period with a review mechanism present, and except for cheats marked with an asterisk, all other cheats carry a loading cooldown period of 5841 hours 35 minutes 21 seconds, currently available are the following fourteen cheats.] [*Trial Database External Device First Edition: It can use the Civilization Trials database to find the basic content of the current trial, decode parts of special content, and understand the fundamental information of participating Trial Civilizations (Saiji Civilization Manufacturing).] [*VIP cheat Sixth Edition: This cheat allows permanent access to VIP6 status and corresponding privileges in the Point Mall (Kejin Civilization Manufacturing).] [*Internal Chosen One Quantity Hack Third Edition: This cheat can increase the birthrate of Chosen Ones within the civilization, quintupling the original basis (Tianlan Civilization Manufacturing).] [*Internal Chosen One Talent Probability Hack Third Edition: This cheat can increase the probability of rare, epic, and legendary Talents among newly-promoted Chosen Ones, quintupling the original basis (Tianlan Civilization Manufacturing).] [Map cheat Fourth Edition: This version has infiltrated the Civilization Trial point causality system and is a major update, capable of gradually unlocking the entire map of the Trial over time, and annotating sources of points (Saiji Civilization Manufacturing).] [VIP Product Hack Third Edition: This cheat can lock a product slot inside the VIP Mall, ensuring that the highest rarity products appear with each refresh, while more finely targeting the products category, including civilization paths, type of good (Three Moon Civilization Manufacturing).] [Drop Hack Fourth Edition: This cheat can quadruple the drop chance and adjust the ratio of Ability Balls to other items freely (Kejin Civilization Manufacturing).] [Points Hack Fourth Edition: This cheat can grant the user seven times the points (Kejin Civilization Manufacturing).] [Chosen One Detection Hack Third Edition: This cheat enables the user to probe other Chosen Ones and the basic information of the top thousand Chosen Ones in the rankings directly, including three-dimensional data, Soul Talent, Loading Ability, Store Level, Coordinates, among these, Coordinates requires the Map cheat to be used (Great Empire Civilization Manufacturing).] [Ranking Reward Hack Third Edition: This cheat allows for all available rewards to be claimed for each ranking period in the multi-civilization ranking mode, and even when the ranking period is concealed, the precise timing of ranking calculations is known, adding the function to lock the type of cheat in advance, and within three days of the final ranking settlement, it is possible to lock the general category of the cheat (Sand Shell Civilization Manufacturing).] [Ability Ball Furnace External Third Edition: This cheat can fix the probability of an event in the Ability Ball Furnace that is greater than one percent to one hundred percent occurrence (Boqi Civilization Manufacturing).] [Equipment Forging Hack Second Edition: This cheat can fix the probability of an event in equipment forging that is greater than three percent to a hundred percent success (Boqi Civilization Manufacturing).] [Box Opening Hack: This cheat can fix the probability of an event in point box opening that is greater than twenty percent to a hundred percent success (Boqi Civilization Manufacturing).] [Second Version of Subordinate Civilization Quantity Hack: After using, the number of Subordinate Civilizations will permanently increase by +5 (Gude Civilization Manufacturing).] [Note: Changes in later versions are fast, and the cheat system will refresh in sync, adding or removing cheats based on version changes.] Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There were a total of fourteen cheats, which was just one more than the last time. However, Shen Hao noticed that all the cheats experienced an overall improvement! They were all updated versions, and some had significant improvements. Moreover, Shen Haos attention was drawn to the final note. Will it refresh in sync? Shen Hao mused. Indeed, the changes in this version were significant, directly altering the number after the decimal point, making it clear that while human civilization was participating in the Trial, the Civilization Trial itself continued to update continuously. However, the bulk of the changes seemed to be internal shifts, not directly related to the civilisations participating in the Trial. ` Chapter 423 - 345: Cheat Refresh, Trial Database!_2 Chapter 423: Chapter 345: Cheat Refresh, Trial Database!_2 As for whether the changes in the cheat system are good or bad, Shen Hao still couldnt determine. There might suddenly be some powerful cheats added that greatly assist in the trials, or perhaps some powerful cheats might stop working at crucial moments. In short, one shouldnt rely too heavily on them; its best to view the cheats merely as tools to enhance strength. Shen Hao began to closely examine and compare the changes in each cheat. This time, the waiting period between loading cheats was more than eight months, more than twice the previous three and a half months. However, the good news was that there were four cheats that could be loaded immediately, despite the interval. Besides the database and VIP store cheats that appeared last time, this time, the two Chosen One cheats could also be directly loaded. ... And they were upgraded versions. Without a doubt, this would further strengthen the power of Human Civilization. Even in an era where the Extraordinary System was fully deployed, and everyone was a powerful Transcendent, the strength of the Chosen One was still visibly formidable. Not to mention their Talents, just the ability to load abilities was far beyond ordinary Transcendents. The number of Chosen Ones, as well as the probability of obtaining quality Talents, might not show much change in the short term, but over time, they could become overwhelmingly strong. Besides that, the major updates to the map cheat also caught Shen Haos attention. The previous map cheat was tied to his spiritual power, but the current map cheat progressively improved, until it could display the entire universes map, including coordinates. With this cheat activated, Human Civilization would no longer need to explore the surrounding small worlds one by one, as if opening blind boxes. The map would naturally mark out small worlds that harbored powerful Weird Demons. Saving a great deal of time and effort was one aspect, but more importantly, it would significantly increase the efficiency of Human Civilization harvesting points! Furthermore, compared to the last trial, the new cheats that appeared were also quite significant. When the Civilization Mall Level had reached Level 31, a new function had emerged, the box-opening feature. Inputting points, one had the chance to get powerful treasures from the box. It included everything. It even encompassed trial rewards from various Civilization Levels, with everything one could need. However, the odds were not high. For instance, if one invested enough points to buy a high-level Red Mythical item, there was only slightly more than a thirty percent chance to receive an item of that level from the box. Therefore, for most civilizations, under normal circumstances, they wouldnt risk investing their important points in it. Even if they did invest, it wouldnt be more than once. As the amount increased, at these odds, losses were inevitable. The best scenario for using it would be having surplus points, or if a civilization faced a great crisis and decided to invest a large amount of points in one fell swoop, hoping for a slim chance at survival! Hence, Shen Hao had not used it even once so far. But now, with this cheat locking in at least twenty percent probability, there was a guarantee that one wouldnt suffer a loss. The only problem was that the treasures received might not be what Human Civilization needed. Just the value wont be lost, but in terms of practicality, it may not be useful, Shen Hao thought with some anticipation, but what he was really looking forward to was a higher version of the cheat. The current version alone was still not worth prioritizing. The same went for some of the other cheats. They were certainly important and offered great help to the civilization, but they were not what was most needed right now. Unsurprisingly, he would likely still choose the points hack first this time. A seven-fold increase, although not as much compared to the five-fold increase in the last trial, was still a tremendous help. Moreover, the sooner it was activated, the greater the benefit. Before making the final decision, Shen Hao took a glance at the Trial Database. Finally, the word basic had been removed from this times database, and it included not only the content of the trials but also the intelligence information on the Trial Civilizations! Shen Hao even valued the latter more! After all, the former situation isnt complex, at least not currentlyit still appears fairly clear. However, the latter is different. Shen Hao could now sense the strength of the civilizations participating in this trial from the rankings. In these seven-plus months, human civilization had mobilized the entire existing power of the civilization without any letup, dealing with countless weird demons. On the three major subordinate battlefields, massive quantities of points were being delivered every day. If it wasnt for the fact that the points hack hadnt arrived yet, the number of points gained during this period alone would have surpassed the total points obtained in the previous trial. But even so, human civilizations ranking remained around fifth place, still quite far from fourth, and the sixth and seventh were closely pressing from behind. The gap between them was very small. Moreover, the first place remained far ahead, something that Shen Hao couldnt ignore. Lets see who exactly they are, he said as he directly installed the Database External Device. In the next instant, various pieces of information flooded his mind, but at the very beginning, he abruptly saw a person! Yes, a person! Language failed to describe Shen Haos feelings at that moment, including the appearance of this person. They seemed to embody all forms of intelligent life Shen Hao had ever seen. Anyone witnessing them would feel as though they were looking at their own kin, or even that they were the very essence of heaven and earth, the embodiment of the world! Shen Hao had only ever felt something similar in himself. Sovereign? he murmured to himself. Perhaps it wasnt quite the same as his Talent [Sovereign], but it was so close that Shen Hao immediately identified the others identityit was the sole Controller of this universe, the universes own Avatar! And then, this person seemed to have died. Shen Hao couldnt see the process, only that they screamed as they fell, their body splitting in twoone part becoming the majestic Great Sun, and the other part dissipating, crumbling away into a twisted Night. The vision ended there. What followed were some basic pieces of information. Like the corruption of the Night Law, the scale and advantages of the weird demons, and the situation of some native civilizations All the searchable information about this trial had been fully inputted, and Shen Hao still maintained his silent demeanor. This indeed is somewhat unexpected, he murmured in his heart. The unique law form of the whole world was born this way. The Great Sun and the Night, both came from one person, both originated from the same person! No wonder, the weird demons were able to rapidly grow stronger by devouring the Day Creatures, and yet their corpses could burn, displaying power akin to that of the Great Sun. The two must share a deep, common origin. During this short period of silence, Shen Hao had already developed various conjectures. A more powerful external enemy? A problem within themselves? A further attempt? Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But whatever it was, it was enough to suggest this Universe was anything but simple! Shen Hao didnt even believe that the person in the database was truly dead. At such a Level, at such a status, death would not be a simple matter. At last, he slowly exhaled. Regardless, now that he was aware of this information, he had to be extra cautious. Compared to the Trial Civilizations that were unaware, this was an advantage. Shen Hao began to examine the data of the other Trial Civilizations again. The simplicity of the information was somewhat surprising. There were no images, just cold, simple numbers. The number of Chosen Ones, the number of different Chosen One Talents, the number of Foundations, rough ranges of Levels, the number of previous trials, and the grades received The data couldnt be considered detailed, and moreover, these numbers were only from the moment just before participating in the trial; they didnt include developments during the trial itself. Chapter 424 - 346: The Trump Card of the War Domain! Chapter 424: Chapter 346: The Trump Card of the War Domain! Looking at this data, Shen Hao could almost understand the form that various civilizations appeared to the Civilization Trial System. It seemed to be just a pile of different data, accumulated over time. Not to mention, if this data were more detailed and more comprehensive, it could indeed very accurately depict the various situations of a civilization. The same was true at present. Although he wasnt clear about the systems, the culture, or even what kind of Extraordinary Path the currently strongest civilization had, its level of power was indeed discernible. The Strongest Chosen One was a Level 56 with Red Mythical Talent! ... There were seven Chosen Ones who had surpassed Level 51, reaching the Sixth Stage! In addition, there was a total of fifty-seven million Chosen Ones. The number of Chosen Ones with Golden Legendary Talent reached more than two hundred. Even the Civilizational Foundation of Red Mythical Level had eighteen items. That was several more than the current Human Civilization, and remember, each ranking reward for being first in Human Civilization is equivalent to three times that of others! However, when Shen Hao saw the number of Trials the other party had undergone, he was not surprised. Now, this civilization was on its seventh Trial! This was compared to the fourth Trial for Human Civilization, yet the other had already passed seven. Just from the number of attempts alone, Shen Hao could imagine the strength beyond these data. It is indeed a very challenging civilization, Shen Hao had to admit this point. If it wasnt for cheating, Human Civilization would not have any chance of contending for the first place in the civilization rankings in this Trial, and even with cheating, it would be tough to achieve the kind of dominance of the previous period in the early stages. This was the first time since the ranking system had been introduced that such competitive pressure was felt. However, Shen Hao was still full of confidence. He even thought that this was actually a good thing. In the previous Trials, Human Civilization had dominated in such a way that some complacency was inevitable internally; now with such an opponent, it could increase cohesion in many areas. After all, if it is healthy competition, the benefits would far outweigh the disadvantages. Shen Hao then looked towards the other civilizations. Although they were not as strong as the first civilization, they were still very powerful, each having undergone at least six Trials. The second-ranked had also gone through seven Trials. Even the four civilizations ranked after Human Civilization were all very strong, and none appeared to be excessively weak as some had been before. In terms of paper strength, Human Civilization might not be the last or second to last, but it was quite close. But Shen Hao closed the page, gazing distantly with profound eyes, the moment the cheat is activated is when Human Civilization truly shines! Points hack, activate! Yes, upon realizing the difficulty of the competition, Shen Hao did not hesitate at all to choose the points hack first. Seven times points growth! He then communicated to everyone that from today, all the military merits of the warriors at the front would be calculated at seven times the ratio! Yes, that included those native mercenaries. Having received equipment and resource rewards from Shen Hao, they would earn some points for slaying Weird Demons, which would in part flow back to Shen Hao. And Human Civilization would reciprocate with military merit in a way, further enhancing their strength and also increasing the ratio of points reciprocation. Although the ratio was far less than that of the warriors of Human Civilization, even less than the military merits that the warriors from Affiliated Civilizations could earn, it was still an unimaginable huge reward for those natives who had been kept in captivity. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not to mention that now it had suddenly increased sevenfold over the original basis! When they received the news, the warriors within the Human Civilization System were also excited, but they had some experience and kept their composure, yet the natives were completely stunned. Even feeling that the reward was so great it was hot to the touch! Tian Chunyan even sought out Elf Dragon Descendant Greg, full of worries about this astonishing reward. She was concerned that once her comrades got used to the current military merit calculation, if it dropped in the future, it might cause discomfort, even dissatisfaction! This concern was completely reasonable. But Greg just chuckled, The fact that you have this worry only shows that you dont understand our Sovereign Civilization enough! Tian Chunyan blinked in surprise. The current method of calculating military merit is precisely the characteristic of our Sovereign Civilization, said Greg, his eyes filled with nostalgia. He thought back to the last Trial. Initially, when they heard they had to profess allegiance to a civilization and become a subsidiary, many had been dissatisfied. The Trial was arduous, but to rely on others was to entrust the fate of their entire civilization along with it. There might be a more potent patron, but who knew if it would mean their demise? It wasnt until the astonishing method of calculating military merits was communicated that the entire army changed. Nothing else, it was simply too much! All they had to do was to let the opportunity to kill the enemy go, ensuring that Human Civilizations army killed the enemy and got the points rewards, then they would receive military merits equivalent to twice the points of their kills! This wasnt an increase of ten or twenty percent but twice the amount! Later they learned that the great Emperor had the ability to gain five times the normal Chosen Ones points for slaying the enemy! Chapter 425 - 346: The Trump Card of the War Domain! _2 Chapter 425: Chapter 346: The Trump Card of the War Domain! _2 This point alone is enough to stir the hearts of many. Points are the fundamental basis of the strength of Trial Civilizations! So much so that when the trial first began, the level of military achievement calculation drastically dropped, causing many to feel discomfort. It was only the longing for the Sovereign Civilization and the reverence and loyalty towards the Great Emperor that suppressed these feelings. And now, they were once again welcoming glory with an exhilarating battle spirit! In summary, Greg looked at Tian Chunyan again and emphasized, If you think this reward is too vast, then show it through actual actions to repay the Sovereign Civilization. Furthermore, the demands that follow will only be stricter. If theres any slacking or cowardice and you run back to your original world, that will be the most basic punishment! Yes! Tian Chunyan responded emphatically. ... She still couldnt understand, could the resources of the Divine Country really be so vast? But she had understood that if the current rewards could continue, then their strength and battle spirit would surge wildly! For a group of people who were originally just Blood Food, this reward represented a hope to change and defy their fate! If they were to lose all of this, they would rather choose death! Tian Chunyan felt the same. For a moment, all the small worlds, including the three major Civilized Battlefields, were all brimming with a high battle spirit. More importantly, as resources arrived one after another, their rate of strength increase was also continuously accelerating! Even faster than during the previous twenty-five years of development! After all, the total number of points during the development period was limited. Even if more could be obtained through civilization trade, it not only failed to raise the Civilization Mall Level, but the quantity also couldnt compare to the harvest during the Trial Period. But now, each achievement they made allowed Shen Hao to gain seven points! The more they obtained, the stronger the entire civilization would become. And once their strength increased, what they contributed back would also be more powerful! A Civilization Mall Level of 41 is indeed a bit low, Shen Hao, looking at the rapidly rising total number of civilization points, was also very satisfied. Although seven tenths were only his, the current Civilization Mall calculated the cumulative points obtained by all the Chosen Ones. This was slightly regrettable, but his influence had already penetrated deeply into the entire Civilization System, even covering Affiliated Civilizations. The total amount of points he alone obtained was already several times more than the total points obtained by all the Human Civilization Chosen Ones combined. And now, it was pulling even further ahead. One million trillion points required for Level 42 were now within reach. At the same time, the high-level executives of Human Civilization also didnt miss this moment of surging battle spirit. With Shen Haos permission, they turned their attention to the high-level world they had discovered earlier. The small world of the Extraordinary Fifth Stage and the current Human Mother Planet were on the same large tier; their size was even more expansive. Even though it was just preliminary exploration, it covered at least about one-tenth of the Human Mother Planets surface area, and the exact amount of Extraordinary Resources therein was difficult to estimate. Furthermore, considering the tightly packed numerous powerful Weird Demons there, they were all walking points! Under the current sevenfold military achievement rewards, it was all the more enticing. Higher Civilization Mall Level, competition for civilization rankings, strength training for the military, and the security barrier of the Human Mother Planets small world too many, indeed too many! During this time, members of the Strategic Analysis Department were all stimulated with bloodshot eyes as they strategized. Capturing this small world, Human Civilization would step into a new phase in this trial! They even gave this small world a name. Dumpling. Yes, dumpling, a staple in the customs of the Eastern Country, filled with delicious meat stuffing inside. The enemy setup within the Dumpling small world has been pretty much figured out. The situation in the enemy Divine Country is clear. Subtly detected a presence exceeding the world level, this place must be critical for the Demon Controllers in this region! In terms of overall strategic direction, we need to make quick decisions and act swiftly. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. We need to mobilize some forces from the affiliated world battlefields and our homeland. Apart from that, strategic weapons can be fully activated. Its time to see how our accumulation over the past twenty-five years performs! With continuous analysis and discussion, the frontline legions strategy gradually became clear. Ultimately, they chose to employ blitzkrieg! Using massive military strength and terrifying firepower, they launched sudden raids on key regions, extensively covering all areas. They swiftly shattered the enemys ability to resist while keeping as many weird demons as possible to maximize points for killing the enemy! Upon seeing the final report, Shen Hao also agreed without hesitation. In the domain of legion warfare, he always refrained from interfering with the generals and commanders judgments. In fact, the current large-scale war system was legion against legion, warrior against warrior. Moreover, Shen Hao started to look forward to it. Over the past twenty-five years, civilization had not only made tremendous progress in the individual Transcendent levels but their development in the war domain had been comprehensive. In the Three Major Civilized Battlefields, because the situation was relatively simple and the main focus was on defensive warfare of endurance, they didnt want to intensify the situation in a short period of time. Thus, they did not expose too many achievements to avoid provoking alertness in the enemys region. But this time, they had to demonstrate their true capabilities! When the war command was officially issued, on the Human Mother Planet, important bases, numerous warships, and spaceships gradually activated, then traveling through space to their respective owners. Each warrior, upon receiving their own spaceship, also started it with excitement and controlled the array, integrating these exquisite or enormous spaceships into their Divine Sense! Yes! These spaceships, representing powerful warships imbued with scientific technology, were also powerful Magic Treasures of the Extraordinary Domain! This was one of the strongest technological crystallizations that Human Civilization had achieved after stepping into the Fifth Stage of the civilization level system. It realized the deep integration of the scientific and the Extraordinary paths. Even in the official military, only the elite among a hundred people were qualified to obtain and conduct Sacrificial Training. Even because of their massive lethality, these were sealed during non-training periods to prevent any warrior from causing significant damage due to spontaneous emotional outbreaks in daily life. It was one of the trump cards in the Human Civilizations war domain. And now, the time had come to play its role. At this moment, the Weird Demons in the Dumpling small world clearly had no idea what they were about to face. When night fell, they could still peer into the Human Civilization across worlds, but in the daylight, they had absolutely no means of investigation. This period indeed triggered significant fear, even anxiety. Hundreds of terrifyingly powerful and high-level weird demons pooled their Divine Thought. We have already lost too many small worlds. When the master returns, he shall surely punish us. The voice speaking at this moment was incredibly sharp, sounding like humans of different ages in pain shouting together. Even in a normal tone, it seemed to carry tremendous resentment. If it were a person of insufficient status and level, merely hearing this voice could cause them to be engulfed by endless resentment and completely driven mad. This was indeed a very powerful Resentful Ghost! With a Level 50, nearing the capacity and status of a Golden Legendary ability, Feng Ping had once observed from a distance, not daring to get too close. This was also one of the most powerful Generals controlled by this region! However, such a being that could, with a single thought, cause countless worlds and numerous people to scream in death, at this very moment, also felt anxiety, even fear. Chapter 426 - 347: World-Class Firepower Coverage! Chapter 426: Chapter 347: World-Class Firepower Coverage! Theyve lost too many small worlds now. Although as long as they could take them back, the losses of this period would be negligible, in the world of the Weird Demons, things were not that simple. Despite their formidable strength, they were still insignificant before the even mightier Area Controllers. Any dissatisfaction could potentially lead to death. Let alone, having lost so many worlds. If they didnt resolve this, they could all foresee their own fates. ... There is an incredibly powerful being in that world, possibly on the level of the Sovereign, another deep voice emerged, as if suppressing madness and imbued with a vision of carnage. It was a massive flesh mountain, continuously oozing blood, strewn with corpses! This was a Demon, translated into the human tongue, it was called Flesh Mountain! Similarly Level 50, of the same high status, yet as it spoke, the colossal body was trembling incessantly, as copious blood and bones rained down, producing an enormous corrosive noise. Clearly, it was in fear. As a Demon so powerful, even the nightmare of countless humans, it now found itself in fear. Earlier, when Shen Hao transformed into the Great Sun and shone upon the Night, Flesh Mountain was not far away. Even merely watching, one could feel a pain as though their entire body might melt away. This indescribable fear, it had only ever felt from the Sovereign! No, it hasnt reached that extent, another voice weighed in, belonging to a colossal eyeball that floated in the void, sending any creature that gazed upon it into madness instantly, even other weaker Weird Demons. Their bodies would even grow eyeballs all over. The Demon that Zhuang Ying had destroyed with the power borrowed from Shen Hao, was this very Weird Demons capable subordinate. Its name was Demon Eye! These three Weird Demons had terrorized countless worlds in the area; some might not have the credentials to know of their existence but could still vaguely sense the presence of three enormous terrors. They were the appointed Guards of this corner of the small world! Demon Eye seemed to exude certain confidence, conveying information with certainty, This being is indeed powerful, the closest existence to the Great Sun we have seen, but has not reached the Realm of the Sovereign. However, once it falls into the Night perhaps a true Supreme Sovereign will be born here! As they mentioned Supreme Sovereign, all three Weird Demons seemed to tremble at once. As if the very title itself possessed an extremely terrifying force. But more than fear, it was a frenzy. If they could contribute to this beings birth, even the Sovereign would be inconsequential. But just as they were about to discuss further, suddenly, all three Weird Demons stopped speaking and turned their gazes toward a certain direction. There, a blinding light shone instantaneously upon the earth! Accompanied by the light was an immense Warship that tore through the clouds and even through the Night, slowly descending upon this world! Unlike typical warships, this Warship was elliptical in shape, surging with rampant Extraordinary Power, and more importantly, its entire body was covered in dense, daunting cannons! Ha ha ha! The laughter rumbled forth undisguised, Ive waited too long! Yes, this voice belonged to Song Cheng! As one of Human Civilizations first Warriors, his bearing bore little resemblance to his former demeanor, but rather was deeply wild, with an overpowering strength that was unhidden. Originally, the technology of this Warship Treasure was highly congruent with his abilities. In this Domain, he was undeniably the strongest! Including the Ultimate Firepower Ship that loomed behind him! This Warship greatly sacrificed mobility speed, concentrating more than ninety percent of the Formation arrangements on offense, and was highly compatible with the Domain Technologies wielded by Song Cheng. To call it a Warship was an understatement; it was more accurately described as a special Magic Wand, a cannon! At this moment, the three Weird Demons, realizing what was happening, were all filled with immense rage. How dare they invade! Unlike the other small worlds, this was one of their most important bases. Within the entire area, there were no more than ten small worlds of this level! Yet now, outsiders were storming their gates! Rage was insufficient to describe their emotions; fear was more apt. But as they were about to take action, they were stunned once again. For countless Warships suddenly appeared in each and every area! This was not achieved by relying on the Teleportation Array, but Shen Hao personally Teleporting them using the power of his Dominator Domain! Thanks to Feng Pings infiltration, his power had in truth stealthily invaded this world a while ago, leaving behind one coordinate after another. This was the basis of the Flash War Strategy! Once unleashed, it was as swift as Thunder. Even as Song Cheng laughed, he was already prepared. His extraordinarily powerful Divine Soul had already locked onto his target. It was that terrifying Demon Eye, with its Spiritual Power. The Artifact Spirit of the Warship kept transmitting messages to him. [Divine Thought locked, target confirmed] [Main cannon charged, input Magic Power, Formation full power initiated!] [Magic Power loading] [Forbidden CurseEnd of Soul detected] Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 427 - 347: World-Class Firepower Coverage!_2 Chapter 427: Chapter 347: World-Class Firepower Coverage!_2 ` [Standby Demon Crystals activated] [Assisting cannons operational, quantity one hundred percent] [] Song Cheng felt as if the magic power in his entire body was being wildly extracted. Even with the vast reserves of magic power characteristic of a Cannon Mage, he experienced a trace of scarcity. More importantly, his Divine Soul and the warships Artifact Spirit were highly fused, allowing the powerful Formation inscribed on the battleship to rapidly shape an overwhelmingly powerful single-target Forbidden Curse magic spell. As an enthusiast of firepower, he felt indescribably refreshed, the ultimate refreshment! ... This was undoubtedly the most powerful attack in his life! However, as the target, the Demon Eye experienced, for the first time in its life, such intense resentment toward its own incredibly sharp perception! Death had never before so profoundly enveloped everything around it! Glimpse fate? Dead! Escape route? None! Chance of stopping it? Zero! Die die die! Those short few seconds felt as long as a century. Its terrifying Divine Soul and formidable perception had exhausted every means possible, yet found no alternative to death! It was death, only death, with no chance of survival. It could only face the ultimate judgment in despair, an attack that transcended causality, broke through space-time, and directly hit the Divine Soul with saturation! Moreover, the attack, flowing along the destined causalities, swept away a multitude of the Demon Eyes Favoured, including powerful entities from the Fifth Stage, all extinguished in this one strike! Awesome! Song Cheng, seeing his points skyrocketing, laughed so hard he could hardly close his mouth. This warship was, in fact, nearing Red Mythical quality. What was more crucial was its high compatibility with him; the fusion of scientific concepts and technology, combined with the Extraordinary Domain, resulted in a strike that surpassed his own strength and ensured a deadly blow! Even beings of the Sixth Stage couldnt ignore such firepower. Simultaneously, two other screams resonated throughout the world. Responsible for dealing with the meat mountain was Liu Ruoxi. Her battleship didnt have as many fancy cannons; there was only one, occupying over eighty percent of the entire warships volume. The weapon she had just launched was her long sword, into which she had already infused her most powerful Sword Intent! With one strike, the sword slashed the Physical Body, the intent destroyed the Divine Soul, and directly annihilated all of the meat mountains vitality. As for the powerful Resentful Ghost, its vanquisher was a rising star of Human Civilization, also endowed with Golden Legendary Talent, representing Supreme Thunder. At this moment, aided by the warship, he too delivered a deathblow. With that, the three most powerful Weird Demons in this small world were instantly slain in a single encounter. The remainder of the Weird Demons hadnt even had time to react. Or rather, they couldnt believe it. But the tactics of Human Civilization would not give them any chance. As the three Warriors launched their attacks, countless warships were already spread across the entire sky, forming, with the aid of the Formation inscribed on the battleships, an exceptionally terrifying Military Formation covering the entire small world! Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Warship Encirclement Formation! The Great Formation was composed of thirty-six million warships, each engraved with fully formed Formations, encompassing Magic, Cultivation, Science, and Card Master paths! The strongest features of this formation were only two things. One was interception, and the other was firepower! Just as the name suggested, it was an Encirclement Formation! ` Some quick-reacting weird demons attempted to flee into the night, fleeing this world, but it was already too late; the entire small world was in a state of encirclement by the great formation. And in the next moment, at the command of the overall commander, all warriors aimed at their respective areas. Firepower coverage! The scene at this moment was precisely and carefully recorded by numerous all-encompassing recording devices. Countless fires from heaven plunged from the sky, piercing the earth, hitting each of the wailing weird demons with exact precision, thick and innumerable; the entire world was completely covered by a white light akin to the Great Sun, leaving nothing but continuous screams. The only gap was the Divine Country! Countless bred believers prayed in horror, even shouting Great Sun falls! Other than this, there seemed no other reason to explain this earth-shattering sight! They watched helplessly as a grand beam of light fell into the midst of their city, those high and mighty Gods and Buddhas, one by one, wailing miserably. Even in this moment, it seemed that only the screams and light remained in the entire world! Such a feat persisted for more than ten rounds. Each round took away a vast number of lives from the weird demons, and it could even be said that after dealing with the three strongest and most troublesome ones, what was left was merely a slaughter by robust firepower. Both in quantity and quality, under such insane firepower, they were utterly insignificant. Completely submerged. Until this genocide of slaughter ended, the man-made night that had covered the entire world had long been torn asunder, and the light of the Great Sun swept across the whole world. Even the spiritual remains that were left wailed under the light of the Great Sun. The personnel responsible for scouting, aided by the enhancement of the great formation, circled round and round, thoroughly scanning every corner of the whole world. While exterminating all weird demons, they were also recording the resources of this world. It has to be said, there were huge surprises! Although this small world had long been occupied by weird demons, there were many traces of resource cultivation present, and what was planted here were various extraordinary resources containing the Great Sun Principle! They were not overly corrupted by the night. The Great Sun resources, including creatures, are resources for weird demons, and even more important than those born under the Night Law, the personnel from the logistics processing department couldnt stop smiling. Furthermore, the death of such a vast number of weird demons would also bring astonishing resource wealth! Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These corpses and the remaining power, after a certain processing, could be converted into Great Sun resources, even if merely used as energy, were enough to support the previous city-exclusive man-made Great Sun plan. Even if used in the three major subordinate civilization battlefields, they were sufficient to defend some critical production bases. It can be said that this small world, once thoroughly swept, turned directly from a vast and densely packed Demon Cave into a treasure trove filled with wealth and resources everywhere! If we also consider the points obtained by each Chosen One, as well as the sevenfold points garnered by Shen Hao The gains were simply innumerable! Even the ranking soared from fifth to fourth in one breath, even surpassing a little bit to firmly secure the fourth position! Moreover, the Civilization Mall level had jumped from Level 42 to Level 43 in one go! The gains reached an astonishing fifteen million trillion! Which means, the points obtained from just this one battle were over seven to eight times more than those earned in the previous trial! After all, with the weird demons levels and quality laid out here, just the points provided by the three most powerful weird demons alone were dozens of times more than those of an Ancient God! And those weird demons qualified to stay in such a world were no lower than the third stage, with countless in the fourth stage and each possessing significant strength. After all, the low-level, low-quality weird demons were scattered in other small worlds. The number and quality were all laid out here. Jumping levels to join the trial does have its benefits, Shen Hao was very satisfied with the gains from this battle. Everything was as previously surmised; conquering this small world meant that Human Civilization in this trial had entered a new stage, a stage where it began to slam on the gas, racing furiously on the road to becoming stronger! The rate of development during the Trial Period was indeed supposed to be so! Chapter 428 - 348: Hostility Lurking in the Night! Chapter 428: Chapter 348: Hostility Lurking in the Night! Thereafter came the so-called Divine Country under the control of thought. The method of dealing with it, however, was quite simple. Qiuyue personally took a trip there. Qiuyue now also possesses a Red Mythical Talent, exceptionally simple, a single name: Fist. Yet the status it represented was immensely powerful. Shen Hao had once tested it, and under the control of the same power, without using any other methods, even the Sovereign Talent could not completely suppress Qiuyues Fist Intent. Of course, the difference was still clear. ... But Qiuyues talent performance was actually held back by her Golden Legendary Profession. No matter how much suppression, the help of a profession to talent power was immense. One could only say, compared to the Sovereigns previous crushing dominance, Qiuyues current talent indeed had a certain resistance. Just this point alone was enough to see the Quality of her Red Mythical Talent itself. Even among those with Red Mythical Talents, she would definitely not be of the lower ranks. Moreover, unlike Shen Haos more comprehensive and functionally superior talent, Qiuyues Fist was essentially an attack talent, it was a power that shattered everything, including some conceptual things. Therefore, in theory, Qiuyue had the ability to break these peoples long-term distorted thoughts. But she didnt go there to do that. In fact, regarding Qiuyues Mythical Talent, so far, only two people in Human Civilization knew about it, one was Qiuyue herself, the other was Shen Hao. Although it was an additional promotion slot, giving it to Qiuyue was Shen Haos personal desire as a human, and moreover, there were only two known Red Mythical Talents within Human Civilization, this was common knowledge, which other Trial Civilizations could easily understand. Qiuyue could also serve as a trump card. Her presence here represented Shen Hao. This was also the method Shen Hao had thought of before; there were some things he was not convenient to do directly, he still needed to adhere to a certain attitude, also conveying some stances to others, especially among those in Affiliated Civilizations. However, passing it to Qiuyue, with a degree of separation, could equally represent him, but the implication was different. At this moment, Qiuyue simply appeared and cleared a large area within the so-called Divine Country, evacuating all warriors, including those from Human Civilization and Affiliated Civilizations. Then, the next moment, she raised the scepter in her hand, it was Shen Haos Emperors Scepter! An invisible yet almost tangible Suppression spread rapidly and, in an instant, enveloped the entire world. Powerless to resist. All the bewildered and fearful people, at this moment, all knelt on the ground. Their expressions fervent as they gazed at Qiuyue in the sky, incessantly calling out the name of the Sovereign! They had once been the most loyal servants of the Weird Demons, even willing to sacrifice their own flesh, their own souls, their everything. And now, their distorted will was further twisted by a more powerful force! Utterly brutish, without any tender means. But the effect was pronounced. From this moment on, all these people became the servants of Shen Hao! Inside the Temple of All Gods in Human Civilization, a building of Red Mythical Level, the statue representing Shen Hao shone brightly at this very moment. Although belief had already been continuously flowing from other places before. But clearly, within the domain of belief power, fanatics held an irreplaceable role. Without saying more, just in the present, they were able to bring about some higher Quality Divine Soul resources. Even reaching the Quality of the Red Mythical Level! It could be said, not until this moment did the Temple of All Gods truly play its intended role. However, Shen Hao merely looked on calmly for a moment and then withdrew his gaze. If it were someone with a wavering will, they might promote the way of belief hugely due to vast benefits, but Shen Hao just went with the flow. After all, it was just a Red Mythical Level building; Human Civilization at this moment didnt lack such level resources! The entire world, like this one, corrupted and twisted by Weird Demons, should not be few, Shen Hao contemplated for a moment before sending his voice outward, Afterwards similar methods can be adopted, treating them as resources akin to Demons. Without this statement, who knows if some would regard these people as Divine People or such. That would be completely unnecessary. With this, the entire Dumpling World had thoroughly fallen into the hands of Human Civilization, in just a few hours. Moreover, this battlefield had been used to try out Warship Military Formation technology for the first time, the results were very good, worth further development, even replacing the existing Military Formation system to a certain extent. After all, as the Level and strength of the basic Soldiers keep growing, the original Military Formations struggled to exert the power of the Legions, not to mention managing this immensely vast power. Optimization, upgrading, is the inevitable path of development in every domain. After this was digesting the spoils of war. The Level 43 Civilization Mall was already open to all those with access, now there was no need for Shen Hao to personally purchase all the high-level goods, but a dedicated team was responsible for researching the functions and needs of various goods, making unified purchases. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 429 - 348: Hostility Throughout the Night! _2 Chapter 429: Chapter 348: Hostility Throughout the Night! _2 Apart from that, the greatest benefit of upgrading the Civilization Mall Level is naturally the VIP store. Now already at VIP6, Golden Legendary items have begun to appear with high probability, and once the Civilization Mall Level is raised to Level 43, the probability of Level 41 Golden Legendary items from the Fifth Stage also increases significantly. Many related technologies have an important boosting effect on the development of various domains of Human Civilization, and many rare materials further help significantly advance the foundation of Human Civilizations development, especially in the production of warships. For a while, many research and production projects that had stalled during the development phase found their direction and started one after another. Even, startling changes might arise in a short amount of time. After all, the preceding twenty-five years, along with the existence of the Accelerated Secret Realm, meant Human Civilization had already digested the gains obtained quickly during the Trial. ... And now was a great time to embrace new knowledge. This state would continue until the new accumulations were also digested. During the Trial, the accumulations would only increase! Just a month later, the internal development information summary department of Human Civilization submitted a report that greatly satisfied Shen Hao. All domains had comprehensive breakthroughs, especially the most crucial frontline resource domain. With the help of resources and technologies newly obtained from the Civilization Mall and Shen Haos VIP Store, the technical department developed resources better suited for frontline warriors, at all levels, allowing warriors to grow faster and stronger during combat. The high-quality resource domain was the same. Some warriors, originally limited by conditions and unable to break through to the Fifth Stage, now had the potential to do so. During the Trial Period, it actually is also a more efficient time for our development, pointed out Shen Hao, combat trials are definitely the priority, but growth is equally important. Our power, compared to the other Trial Civilizations, isnt strong, but we should rapidly catch up. Under such directives and rapidly enriched resources, the entire Human Civilization gradually fell into an uplifted mood. In previous trials, there had been similar situations. Yet, this time, it was more evident. After three consecutive big victories in the trials, peoples confidence in combating and overcoming the trials had grown significantly stronger. And the Affiliated Civilizations confidence in Human Civilization was even greater than that of humanity itself. After all, they placed their future in this data. However, despite high morale and confidence both internally and externally in a short time, the high-level elites of the Civilization System also saw potential dangers. Just this area alone, our stance against the Weird Demons has reversed, pointed out a Commander at a recent strategic meeting, over the past month, the Weird Demons havent attacked our world, including other Small Worlds we occupy, and since the Area Controller isnt present here, their likelihood to give up and retreat is very small, a more likely possibility is that they are preparing a stronger attack. This opinion was unanimously recognized by most people. Just in this area, there are at least ten Small Worlds similar to the Level 5 Dumpling World! Meaning, theyve at most dealt with ten percent of the enemy. For the Weird Demons, it might be seriously damaging, but not enough to completely cripple them. Right now, there are three major possibilities. First, concentrate all the power in the entire area and launch a decisive attack on the Human Civilization Mother Planet! Second, wait for the return of the Area Controller! Third, wait for the return of the Area Controller and gather forces from other areas. The elites of the Strategic Analysis Department naturally havent forgotten that the Sixth Rank Controller of this area had gone to help attack a powerful world in other areas! This means, unlike the Weird Demons in this area, there is not a low possibility of their alliance. It can be said that these three situations increase in severity consecutively. Our biggest issue is that we dont know exactly where the other key Small Worlds are located, otherwise we could take advantage of the enemys preparation time to attack in advance, someone said regretfully, hoping to stumble upon a Fifth Order Small World like this time is not very likely. Yes. The greatest difficulty brought about by the small world form of the universe was the exploration of the surrounding areas. If the previous Star Sea Universe was like an immense wilderness where the vast majority of the region could be clearly seen at a glance, then the current universe was more like countless sealed rooms, where visibility was greatly hindered. In the end, only one plan was submitted. Fortify the defenses of the Mother Planet! This was, in fact, something that had always been done. Not just the Mother Planet, but also those small worlds that were located relatively close to it in coordinates. These were all natural barriers. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, this barrier was not complete, it had many flaws, and it could not be formed until the entire area was completely conquered. That is to say, the next campaign was very likely to be a defensive battle on home soil. Of course, this was something that had been anticipated before deciding on the action, and the high-levels were equally confident. At present, what needed to be done was to always be ready to recoil the forces, including the massive affiliated Civilization Army and even the legions dispatched to the battlefields of affiliated civilizations. Once the situation deteriorated, they would abandon everything else and concentrate all their power to defend the Human Mother Planet! Of course, the situation should not reach that point. And just as Human Civilization was urgently enhancing itself and consolidating its defenses, among the weird demons, there finally came a decree from their Supreme Master. Although it was just a vocal message, it clearly contained mad fury. This being, who controlled the entire region, was a demon, a demon wrapped in purgatory-like pitch-black flames, whose mere presence could effortlessly incinerate everything, powerful enough to deserve its own special title even in the endless nightPrison Flame God! But it was still deeply embroiled in an external battlefield and couldnt return, so the only directive it could give to its subordinates was to destroy that world! Under these circumstances, there was no room for the rest of the weird demons to hesitate. Even though some of the weird demons were very clear that waiting for the return of their master, or allying with other areas, was the safest approach, there were too many things within their social system that could easily override rationality. Our master wants that world destroyed! shouted a shrill voice, So we need not think, need not hold back, our only path is to obey the masters will! This was also a type of ghostly weird demon, enveloped in a red mist, seemingly with a crimson figure flickering within it, even exquisitely svelte. But as the words fell, the surging red mist directly seeped into the night, utilizing the cover of darkness, and whooshed towards the world where Human Civilization resided. Does it want to die? roared a voice in anger. We should stop the orderly attack! If it wants to die, let it go first. The master has already issued the supreme command, we have no other choice. Flesh, loads of flesh! A series of immensely powerful voices emerged, some hesitated, but others followed directly behind that red mist weird demon, leading more weird demonssome mad, some bloodthirsty, some bizarre, and hurried madly towards the Mother Star of Human Civilization. At the same time, Shen Hao opened his eyes. As the Human Emperor, he felt it. That pervasive madness and hostility enveloping the entire night! Chapter 430 - 349: The Chance to Turn the Tables on the Rankings! Chapter 430: Chapter 349: The Chance to Turn the Tables on the Rankings! This is one of the abilities of the Emperor profession. When danger is capable of threatening Human Civilization in its entirety, he could not possibly remain unaware. Therefore, his expression also became somewhat grave. Immediately, he issued warnings corresponding to the threat level. In an instant, the entire civilization rapidly sprang into action, operating efficiently in response to the high-level crisis as many of the relatively weaker individuals received the news and immediately headed from their dwellings to emergency shelters for refuge. These shelters, mostly, are important production bases. ... They possess protective facilities of a higher grade than residential ones and, more importantly, a large number of troops are dispatched for defense, and even the capability to quickly resume production depending on the situation of the battle. At the same time, all defense mechanisms on the Human Mother Planet were activated! After twenty-five years of prolonged development, it would be impossible for Human Civilization not to fully develop their Mother Planet, especially after numerous rewards, the resources on the Mother Planet had become extraordinarily abundant. With the addition of the Primordial Humans to the Species, and the many specially trained Affiliated Civilizations, the number of intelligent beings living on this planet has approached one hundred and fifty billion. Despite this, there are still vast, rich wild areas on the planet. However, in such a situation, the defensive force established by Human Civilization is still spread across the globe. Automated Formations, restraints, automated weapons, large-scale protective monitoring, global space attack bands After several Trials, it would be impossible to neglect the defense of the homeland. Many of the defense facilities have even undergone repeated upgrades and replacements. But now, all defensive systems within the planet were comprehensively activated! All generations, all tiers, all domains, were opened without reservation! There was no need to hold back any trump card, for with the speed of development of Human Civilization, there would always be new trump cards emerging in the near future. This was a good opportunity to test and see which types of defensive power could perform most effectively. And the entire preparation time was expected to take less than an hour. The whole planet would turn into an outright war fortress! After issuing the order, Shen Hao no longer checked on the execution of the orders, having sufficient confidence in the operational efficiency of Human Civilization at present. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, his gaze was more focused on the darkness of the Night. The Red Mythical ability Derivation Heaven Skill was already operating at full capacity. However, the answer received made Shen Haos expression turn slightly peculiar. Didnt sense the presence of anything above Fifth Order, the Area Controller hasnt returned? Certainly, it was also possible that the celestial fate had been obscured, preventing his deductions, but that possibility was very slim. Not to mention that the Derivation Heaven Skill itself is a Red Legend ability, which plays a substantial role, especially when involving his own civilization or the civilizational affairs of the Mother Planet, the Emperor profession could also exert enormous influence. If even this could be obscured, how could the opponents strength be limited to merely controlling such an area? Indeed, the strength of subordinates can in many ways clearly reflect the strength of the Controller. In fact, during this period, Human Civilization had garnered information about Weird Demons, no longer as ignorant as they were at the beginning. They have invaded and occupied many worlds, also capturing many enemies alive. The societal structure of Weird Demons is indeed, weird. Simply put, all Weird Demons are bloodthirsty and cruel; their emotions display a distinct singularity and lack the multifaceted complexity of regular intelligent beings. However, unlike the Dimensional Creatures encountered in the previous trial, Weird Demons also possess a thought logic similar to that of regular intelligent beings. They, too, can experience fear, submit, and even devise complex schemes and tactics. In the report, a metaphor recognized by many researchers is mentioned. Weird Demons are like a group of psychopaths with a series of mental illnesses such as extreme rage disorder, lack of positive emotions, targeted paranoia and so on. Yes, normal intelligence, but severely emotionally deficient. Completely adverse to positive development of civilization and collectives. This, too, can be discerned from the societal structure of Weird Demons. Having occupied the world for so long, yet their civilizational form and operational efficiency remain extremely low; even the breeding of Day Creatures is done in a very rudimentary manner, mostly leaving the Day Creatures to self-manage, without knowing how to improve breeding efficiency. Thus, Shen Hao already had a rough guess. Perhaps, after they breached an important small world, there was a communication breakdown between the remaining leaders of the Weird Demons and the so-called Area Controller, with the latter unclear about the threat level of Human Civilization, crudely issuing an assault command, leading to the current situation. Although it isnt the best possibility, its not the worst outcome either, Shen Haos heart gradually surged with the will to battle, his voice directly transmitted to the command department. In two more hours, the first batch of enemies will arrive. Current observations suggest they have not formed an efficient tactical pattern. This is also our excellent opportunity to catch up in the civilization rankings! Yes, although stationary Weird Demons would be a safer option for Human Civilization for the time being. Chapter 431 - 349: The Chance for a Ranking Comeback!_2 Chapter 431: Chapter 349: The Chance for a Ranking Comeback!_2 But from the perspective of the competition for civilization ranking, the current situation couldnt be better! Home advantage was right there, if they could take it all in one go, Human Civilization would have the chance to challenge the ranking position of the currently number one mighty civilization! After receiving the transmission, the Strategic Command Center seemed invigorated all at once. Clearly, they also realized what it meant to have not formed efficient tactics. This round? Its the official military against a ragtag army, someone even joked. But that made everyone even more confident. ... Whats more important, the President was watching them! There might be some losses, but no one doubted the final outcome! Orders were communicated even more methodically. An hour later, all the preparation work was completed. It was even a bit faster than originally planned. In such a situation, there was still plenty of time to check for omissions, making everyone, even the civilians, feel more at ease. And some of the key defensive areas, like the New Capital City built on the site of Eastern Countrys former capital, were amassing a tremendously powerful force. The entire city was even fully enclosed by countless layers upon layers of a defense system, and the defense force of the important production areas inside the city was even stronger! Fully equipped warriors stood guard in their designated sectors, checking their equipment, adjusting their states, all while patiently waiting. However, the communication channels for some small teams were quite lively. Guys, do you know? This scene, it reminds me of the first time I was on trial at Hua Da Mountains battle zone, a voice with a strange accent in Chinese appeared on one small teams channel. This caused a burst of laughter. Paddy, here you go again. We know youve got good luck; lets see how it goes in a bit. Thats different, if we still had the same casualty rate as back then, each one of us would be in trouble. Paddys good fortune has run out; didnt he almost die during the last trial? The fact that hes here talking to us, rather than waiting to reappear on the Day of Heroic Spirits, is already a testament to his luck. Indeed, this Paddy was the West Alliance soldier who had survived that brutal battle to the very end in the first trial. Of course, his good luck and legend were limited to that one time. After all, there were not many such brutal battles afterwards, and even at the cruelest moments of the last trial, the sacrifice rate of the Primordial Human Race did not exceed five percent. However, Paddy still liked to talk about his exploits wherever he went, and he had only recently come here, facing all these new comrades, he could not help but speak out. Youll soon believe in my good luck, Paddy was very confident, Getting here took a super amount of effort, but I believe its worth it because this is bound to be the safest battleground for the entire Human Civilization, our new God is from Eastern Country, after all! So thats your kind of good fortune, this remark triggered another round of laughter. But actually, Paddy wasnt wrong. Shen Hao did not advocate the so-called Great Integration. Under his will, even though the number of Primordial Humans in Human Civilization had expanded tenfold and the original state system was abolished, internal cultural spheres still maintained their regional differences. This could reduce the conflicts brought about by cultural differences and could also foster a form of healthy competition. Under these circumstances, to deeply enter or even assimilate into another cultural sphere was no easy task. Especially for the Eastern Country cultural sphere. After all, Shen Hao was from the Eastern Country. If he really was a Divine Spirit devoid of personal emotions, that would be one thing. He even maintained the custom of spending important holidays with his family. Under these circumstances, the Primordial Humans from all over the world, including the newly added species, all flocked to the cultural sphere of the Eastern Country. Thus, the bar was set very high. But Paddy still managed to join. This guy had clung on to life in the last battle of the Hua Da Mountain campaign, thanks to the Presidents rescue. He then became a loyal fan of the President, a staunch member of the Faith Faction, and even with effort, became one of the few who successfully integrated into the Eastern Countrys cultural circle. Now he had even joined the defensive army of New Capital City. His own strength had reached Level 40, and he was just one step away from breaking through to the Fifth Stage and becoming a real Warrior in the current sense of Human Civilization. However, it must be said that the atmosphere of this squad had indeed become much livelier, and the gravity before the war seemed to have eased somewhat. Many faces bore smiles, but their inner fighting spirit was growing more and more fervent. Yes, they were bound to win, but as the defensive forces of New Capital City, they aimed not just to win, but to achieve a resounding victory! Finally, accompanied by warning sounds directly transmitted to each frontline warrior, the enemy emerged in the Night! sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The first to appear was a towering red fog! Even in the darkness of the Night, it was clearly visible, a vast swath of red mist spread throughout the night, enveloping a large area! Just by looking at it, one could almost see a massive, slim red figure within. And this bizarre entity had set its sights on none other than New Capital City! How arrogant! The highest Commander of the New Capital City defense, a senior officer named Du Qingwen, stared at the figure within the dark fog with a serious expression, yet decisively ordered, Aim at the red fog, first round of attack! In an instant, terrifying Light Speed pierced through heaven and earth! This was the citys defensive attack weapon. The enemy seemed to appear from a distance that wasnt too close, but in fact, they had tried a direct invasion of the city at the first opportunity, only to be stopped by the high-standard city defenses of the Great Formation. This Great Formation had been specifically optimized against the strange invasions of the Night because it was still in the testing phase, and not without cost, it had only been popularized in some major cities. But it was precisely because of this that Du Qingwen felt this particular entity was excessively arrogant. The defensive strength of New Capital City was visibly formidable! Under such circumstances, to still choose this location as the first target of attack was indeed arrogant. And this round of ubiquitous formation attacks brought about significant effectsnot just any ordinary technological firepower, but it contained potent Transcendent technology, and more importantly, it included a hint of Sword Intent, making it mighty against all Extraordinary life forms. Before Sword Intent, no matter the weird and strange abilities, I shall break them with a single sword! However, after this intense round of attacks hit the red fog, there was no reaction; at most, it stirred up a few ripples. Did this make Du Qingwens heart sink? No effect? No, that was impossible. As a Commander of Human Civilization, he knew by heart the various attack effects possessed by his own troops. Sword Dao was one of the leading fields in todays Human Civilization, not only nurturing a large number of Warriors but also deeply integrated into the system! It was then that the red fog rolled in waves, revealing the scene contained within to everyone. That was a large number of slim figures shrouded in the red fog, each holding a thin sword! While the attacks hadnt ceased, Du Qingwen saw with his own eyes a figure hit by the sword light, disperse instantly without any screams or struggle. However, the red fog left behind after its death rapidly spread onto other forms. At a glance, the entire red mist seemed to be filled with such sword-wielding figures! Du Qingwen said nothing, but his gaze grew even more solemn. He, too, practiced dual cultivation in the Sword Dao, so he could feel an extremely frantic Sword Intent emanating from those figures! Those crimson thin swords were far from mere decorations! Chapter 432 - 350: New Firepower Military Formation! Chapter 432: Chapter 350: New Firepower Military Formation! The enemy encountered this time is vastly different from those faced in the trials before! Although the Mysterious Demon Research Institute had already issued a series of documents to clarify this point, it was not until Du Qingwen faced these truly powerful weird demons that he gained a deeper understanding. The achievements of the opponent in the Extraordinary Domain could be compared with any powerful Trial Civilization, possessing a unique and brilliant style. Du Qingwens expression became increasingly solemn. He had realized that this battle was by no means a simple matter! Requesting first and third Sky Belt heavy firepower support! Du Qingwen was the first to send out the request. ... Sky Belt was just a shorthand for several artificial global belt-shaped space facilities orbiting the entire planet; they were loaded not only with enormously powerful firepower. More importantly, these Sky Belts were deeply integrated with the planets flow of Extraordinary Elements through formations. They could even be considered extensions of the Spirit Vein! This provided the immense military facility with Extraordinary Energy resources commensurate with its enormous scale. Given the current scale of the attack, the firepower was almost unlimited! In contrast, although the city was built on a Spirit Vein node, its energy output was far inferior, which was why Du Qingwen sent out a request for firepower after realizing how difficult the enemy was. The power within the city needed to be focused on defense as much as possible. The request was approved in the shortest possible time. In fact, similar support requests were not only here; after this Red Mist Weird Demon, increasingly many weird demons and monsters crazily surged towards other directions, in numbers so vast they were terrifying! Shen Hao, just from his observations, if left unchecked, these weird demons would be enough to overrun and devour the entire planet multiple times! Thus, in the next moment, above space, numerous intertwined and rotating cannons filled with immense Extraordinary power suddenly blasted away! In that instant, countless sharp sword lights fell from the heavens like meteorites, some Sword Intent as fiery, some as windy, all kinds, like countless Sword Immortals arriving, slicing through the Night, far more dazzling than the starry sky by countless times! A massive number of weird demons howled and died under this intense and concentrated assault. Shen Hao narrowed his eyes. In that moment, he felt a tremendous power dissipate over the Mother Planet. It was the power transformed from the weird demons after death, seemingly extremely pure, and even bearing a majestic and bright sense. Sure enough, there was a deep connection between the weird demons and the Great Sun power. However, this connection was completely hidden under extremely antagonistic rules. If it werent for the [Emperor] Profession, not being in his own base, not having this suspicion early on, even Shen Hao might not have noticed this so easily. However, in this Night, Shen Hao still vaguely felt some deeper influences These weird demons might not be as straightforward as they appear to be, there seems to be some deeper trump cards. Shen Hao had an intuition, and his intuitions were often startlingly accurate. Being close to revealing his status here, Shen Hao would not ignore his own intuition. Thus, he did not hasten to act to alleviate the war but instead prepared and had faith in the combat power of Human Civilization itself. At this moment, under the full-on assault from the Sky Belt, large swaths of Red Mist Weird Demons outside New Capital City fell, but still, continuous Red Mist Weird Demons surged out from the Night. Powerful weird demons and monsters all possessed strong interference and diffusion abilities, often not just a single entity but also having an immensely large Favoured Legion, a characteristic of high status. Even, Du Qingwen suspected that even the largest Red Mist Weird Demon seen at the moment might not be the source. There could be even more powerful forces behind it. However, he did not rush to deal with the strongest before him. In Extraordinary warfare, the real strong ones are hard to eliminate with firepower, Legion against Legion, Warrior against Warrior, is the basic tactic. All forces, prepare for battle! Du Qingwens command was issued. Under this fierce firepower, even though countless weird demons were destroyed, many still broke through the firepower zone! Numerically, weird demons held an absolute advantage. But all the warriors showed no change in expression. Fighting the many with the few had already become habit; they crazily accumulated Foundation and enhanced their strength precisely to fight the many with the few! After the order was given, in the frontline of the defense zone, numerous Warship Treasures appeared thunderously, densely packed yet neatly arranged around the outermost perimeter of the entire city according to Formation. Even many warriors hidden within the city, watching the horizon anxiously, could clearly see this enormous Fleet! New Capital City was still undergoing continuous expansion, so there was no such thing as city walls, but at this moment, these warriors were the city walls! Some close-combat type Warriors didnt even sit within the Warships, but wore War Armor, wielding weapons, and simply floated beside the Warships. With their own flesh and blood, they stood in front of the city! As the first batch of weird demons rushed forward, intense combat instantly erupted. Kill! S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 433 - 350: New Firepower Military Formation! _2 Chapter 433: Chapter 350: New Firepower Military Formation! _2 The close-combat warriors roared as they charged towards the Weird Demons at the forefront, with massive firepower tracing the skies behind them, crashing ferociously into the distance. Outside the city, it instantly became the most intense battle zone! Paddy and his squad were also thrown into the fight. Their squad belonged to the long-range group, and their sole task was to fire wildly! Attack! However, this was not an easy task. The entire squad and their warships formed a small military formation, mutually enhancing their power, while also merging into a larger, more powerful formation. In addition, each person had customized their warships by conducting sacrificial training and engraving their most proficient techniques on their Magic Treasures. ... Some had trained seventy-two Flying Swords, launching continuously from their warships and repeatedly calling them back; others focused on Spirit Attacks, with invisible soul spikes firing incessantly. As for Paddy, he was most skilled in Fire Magic, and his warship was like a true super cannon! He continuously blasted out huge Fireballs, specifically targeting the physically strong demons, and with each shot, no matter how vast they were, they would burn to ashes under this terrifying high temperature! Everyone had to find and target their specialties. This was the current Human Civilizations military formation, a perfect integration of collective and individual! Du Qingwen, stationed at the command center, watched the status of each battlefield closely. Though it was just a siege of one city, this city was one of the largest and most important for Human Civilization, housing over one billion residents. The entire battle line was long enough to encircle half of the Eastern Country before the Trial, with the official military involved numbering over one hundred million! It was only because of Du Qingwens powerful Divine Thought that he could continuously adjust the layout, optimizing combat efficiency. In such an era, the weak couldnt even serve as Commanders. The defense has reached a balance, Du Qingwen narrowed his eyes. His primary task was to defend the city. Achieving balance might seem like a stalemate, but this was the scene he wished to see, as the Weird Demons had only one nights opportunity! When the Great Sun rose, the planets largest Restrictive Formation would activate, and by then, all the Weird Demons would be easily annihilated under the sun! However, the enemy must also understand this. Hence, Du Qingwen waited for the enemy to make a move! Indeed, precisely as expected, accompanied by a sound akin to a swords cry yet piercingly sharp, stabbing through the heavens and echoing across the battlefield, everyone saw clearly, within the red mist, the largest apparition fiercely drew its long sword. The next instant, the red mist, like an air mass compressed to its limit, exploded violently! The red mist, covering the sky, almost instantly enveloped the entire city! Then, a barrage of reports came in from various battle zones. The enemys strength has greatly increased! Repeat, the sword-wielding red mist demons strength has greatly increased! Red mist is corrosive and toxic! Requesting reinforcements in KJ-23 area! Requesting reinforcements in KJ-23 area! Du Qingwen, with his powerful Divine Thought, had already seen the changes occurring on the battlefield. The figures of the Weird Demons wielding thin swords, with the explosion of the red mist, had become more solid; each appeared as a woman wrapped in a veil formed by the red mist, with pleasant figures and even faintly visible fair skin. But unlike their somewhat enchanting appearance, the thin swords in their hands suddenly became immensely powerful! Each swing carried a crazy and terrifying Sword Intent! The swings were extremely fast, and so were their movements; even specially designed Individual Battleships could be cut and dismembered under the dense, concentrated attacks of several red mist demons. Golden Legendary Level Sword Intent! Du Qingwens expression turned grim. Although it was not a complete form but merely carried a trace of Sword Intent, it nonetheless greatly enhanced the abilities of these red mist demons! Now, each one of them was equivalent to a powerful swordsman. Clearly, this could only be the ability of the most powerful of the Red Mist Weird Demons, being able to disperse its Sword Intent among each and every one of its red apparitions! Such a method was something only the President had mastered in the past. However, since Du Qingwen had clearly observed the situation, he swiftly took action. The next moment, troops surged from the rear to the forefront, perfectly executing their replacements under precise commands. Within the Human Army, there were differences in level among the different troops. Although the differences in levels might not be large, the research on Magic largely depended on ones Talent. Those who charged forward now were truly the elite! Among them, there were even Chosen Ones! A Chosen One with a Golden Legendary Ability, facing enemies hosting only a hint of Golden Legendary Sword Intent, was an utterly one-sided slaughter! Still the same old saying, Facing quantity, Human Civilization would never fear, the only threat from the enemy was their numbers! How much longer will it take for the Warrior reinforcements to arrive? Du Qingwen stared intently at the colossal figure of the Red Mist Weird Demon. One and a half hours at the earliest, someone quickly reported, but its uncertain, as high-threat enemies continue to emerge relentlessly. Human Civilization could naturally not let these incredibly powerful Weird Demons act at will. But these Weird Demons, without exception, were among the highest existence of the Fifth Stage! Level, ability, status all were immense! This Red Mist Weird Demon seemed crazy, but sensing revealed that it always hid half its form in the Night, as if ready to flee at any sign of trouble. Under such circumstances, only by letting the true Warriors, perhaps several together, could they strike with an Instant Kill! But Human Civilization boasted over a thousand cities large and small, not each one possessed the strong defensive capabilities of New Capital City; once targeted by powerful Weird Demons, the situation was dire and needed to be prioritized. Therefore, they could only wait. Du Qingwen himself, using the entire citys and the Military Formations power, could strongly intervene with some certainty, but it was not completely steady. In fact, he had been deterring the foe with his own Qi Mechanism, otherwise, this Red Mist Weird Demon would not have dispersed its Sword Intent, rather it would have wielded that huge thin sword to attack. At this moment, the entire Human Mother Planet had already plunged into intense combat, treating cities and key production bases as the units! Liu Ruoxis sword light swept across, instantly killing a terrifying Blood Demon that pounced towards a small city, then he dashed towards the next target without looking back; Qiuyue fueled by her Fist Intent, punched explosively, even if it was a massive Demon like a meat mountain, she burst it with one punch! Even Yang Jun, currently defending in a major city, with the Golden Light spreading, shielded all the citys warriors securely within, single-handedly holding off the onslaught of seven or eight Level 50 Weird Demons. But, there were too many. More than anticipated! Especially after these powerful Weird Demons joined with their vast numbers of Favoured, their strengths dramatically rose, even enemies equivalent to Purple Epic Ability level became a threat to Chosen Ones with Golden Legendary Talents. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was like an unconventional Military Formation. There were many instances where more than one Warrior was involved, and even after defeating one, another quickly took its place. Unless all the low-level Weird Demons were eliminated simultaneously, the true strength of the enemy could not be substantially weakened. Though the battle had only been going for an hour or two, even non-combatants within the city could feel the demonic essence filling the aira pile-up of countless Weird Demon corpses! On the Civilization Rankings, the performance value of Human Civilization had soared tremendously. Previously, after a proactive attack that had catapulted them to the fourth place, the ranking was not yet stable, and those ranked behind were clearly catching up quickly. But now, just within these two hours, the performance value of Human Civilization had dramatically pulled away, rapidly closing in on the third place with high velocity! Chapter 434 - 351: The Great Night Venerate God! Chapter 434: Chapter 351: The Great Night Venerate God! This performance had been quickly noticed by all Chosen Ones from the Trial Civilizations. They soon guessed what was happening in this astoundingly performing civilization. Regional final battle! By now, most of the civilizations had roughly understood the layout of this Trial World and the regional nature existing within the strange demon society. Eliminating enemies within the region was not only the first step to face the trial but also the first step in establishing a protective barrier for their own small world. Based on the growth of the performance value, currently, the only civilization that had eliminated the weird demons in their region was the one ranked first. ... The second-ranked civilization was still in combat. And now, this civilization, which was only ranked fifth not long ago, was about to start a regional final battle? This civilization is probably in danger. An increase in points beyond its capacity to bear is not a good thing. The strength of the enemy in this trial is indeed extraordinary. Voices rose among different Trial Civilizations, and more and more Chosen Ones began to pay attention to the changes in performance value. Performance value doesnt just increase. As the number of individuals in a civilization decreases or the civilizations facilities are destroyed, the performance value will decrease. Once a civilizations performance value starts to decline at any moment, it means that the civilization is heading towards defeat! But with continuous growth this civilization will inevitably become a strong contender for the top three! However, Human Civilization itself had ample confidence. By this time, the battle had grown increasingly fierce. Across the land, there were terrifying attacks. Sword lights fell endlessly from the sky, countless warships fired angrily, powerful warriors fought bloodily. Although there were casualties, up until now, no city had fallen. Among the weird demons, discussions were also taking place. Voices transmitted continuously through the night. Too powerful, the strength of this world is different from any previous world. Why did it suddenly appear in our region? The masters command is absolute, war and destruction are our destiny! No retreat allowed, all Favoured must be committed! Even though these weird demons had felt the power of Human Civilization, it had driven them even madder. Some powerful entities that were initially watching now threw themselves into the battlefield. This made the weird demons in the Extraordinary World more concentrated. Even with massive deaths, there was absolutely no retreat. This further affirmed Shen Haos judgment. The enemy must have had some kind of confidence that they could win! And now, Shen Hao had already vaguely sensed the source of this confidence. As more and more weird demons died, an increasingly massive amount of foreign Extraordinary Energy accumulated rapidly on the Human Mother Planet, even beginning to overshadow the original Extraordinary Elements. The Rules of the Night still enveloped the world, and the pollution from the cosmic origin seemed to continue penetrating deeper and accelerating. It was as if it had been catalyzed! Be mindful of changes in your own mindset, Shen Haos voice transmitted into the minds of everyone on the planet at this moment. Some people, especially the warriors who were fighting fiercely at the front lines, suddenly became alert. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They were horrified to discover that their mindsets, their Divine Souls, were indeed being affected by some unusually profound influence. Some even showed external signs like eyes turning red and veins bulging. A high-status pollution? Someone quickly employed countermeasures. Engraving the Sovereign Emperor Seal, visualizing Shen Haos figure, or letting Chosen Ones with similar abilities use their abilities were all methods to combat this pollution. These were still strategies refined from experience gained during the last trial. However, this time, the previously infallible methods seemed not to have the obvious and sweeping effect of before. Because, the source of this pollution was not the powerful weird demons this time but the Night Law, and moreover, the entire universe! We cant drag this out, Shen Hao quickly made a judgment and issued his command, We must resolve the war within a few hours; otherwise, the pollution brought by the Night will penetrate to the bone. He had now become aware of one of the most severe crises. The massive influx and death of the weird demons had indeed significantly deepened the pollution of the Night Law, even causing some kind of qualitative change. Clearly, this was absolutely of the Red Mythical Level. As the civilization grew stronger and the difficulty of the trials increased, Shen Haos once seemingly invincible Red Mythical Talent was finally going to face a real challenge! However, challenge aside, just this level was not enough to leave Shen Hao without any strategy. In the next instant, under Shen Haos command, tremendous awe-inspiring suppressions erupted in various parts of the battlefield! These were Shen Haos direct subordinates. They had mobilized the powers that Shen Hao had once sealed within their bodies! In a sense, these sealed powers could be considered additional Sources of Power stored by Shen Hao. Under the effect of the Emperor Profession, they could explode with more terrifying power on his Mother Planet than in other places! In just a moment, swathes of weird demons were killed, even swept away entirely, and the dense black dots quickly cleared out large areas. Some powerful weird demons felt an indescribable pressure. Chapter 435 - 351: The Great Night Venerate God!_2 Chapter 435: Chapter 351: The Great Night Venerate God!_2 The sudden terror attack clearly disrupted their plan. But the greatly intensified night pollution didnt only affect human warriors, it also made these strange demons even more bloodthirsty! More insane! Outside New Capital City, those enigmas of the Red Mist, originally hiding cautiously in the worlds crevices under the cover of night, drew their thin swords in this instant. Their colossal figures, thousands of kilometers tall, moved with a speed that was equally unbelievable at this moment. In less than one percent of a second, they appeared above the city, and their crimson thin swords, carrying frenzied and terrifying Sword Intent, slashed down heavily! Buzz ... The piercing explosion sounded as if it reverberated through the entire universe, and countless people, including the frontline warriors, clutched their ears tightly. Some looked at the enormous crimson thin sword in utter horror; at this moment, they felt as if they were facing Liu Ruoxi herself! A killing intent terrifying to the extreme. Their own substantial power felt as insignificant as a drop in the ocean! This was the true power of a Golden Legendary Level of combat intent, further enhanced by the support of numerous Favoured, and the horror of the Night Law There were definitely not many in all of human civilization who could withstand this attack! However, if individuals could not withstand it, the city could and did! Du Qingwens prior decision to conserve the citys defense energy was undoubtedly correct. The entire citys defense Great Formation was fully activated, and layers of Formation patterns continuously emerged. Even though the outermost layers kept collapsing, and many warriors close by had no time to retreat, perishing in the terrifying Sword Intent, the city still held strong! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???0.0 The next instant, a gigantic shadow, filled with Supreme Suppression, appeared above the city! It was the shadow of Shen Hao. But this was not Shen Hao acting personally; instead, Du Qingwen had forcefully unleashed all the power sealed within him by Shen Hao! It was also at this moment that he mobilized the power of the Military Formation and even the entire city! This was a terror far beyond his own power. His controllably exerted Divine Thought was dissipating, cracks even appeared on his Divine Soul, but his face bore an expression of fervent and excited combat intent! Youve finally come out! Indeed, Du Qingwen had the power to defeat this powerful weird demon; however, since it had previously hidden in the worlds crevices, he wasnt sure he could prevent it from escaping. But now, as it had taken the initiative to attack, there was no need to wait for others. Be smitten by the heavens! In the next instant, Shen Haos shadow also drew forth his great sword! This was the power of the Red Mythical Level exclusive Equipment, the Emperors Sword! Boom! Another world-reverberating explosion, and at last, extreme fear surged on the now solid face of the Red Mist enigma, but it was already too late. The first to collapse were the Golden Legendary Levels insane Sword Intents, followed by the thin sword itself, and then, the all-encompassing Red Mist dissipated straight away. What remained was nothing but an empty husk, vanishing like ash! This sword not only swept away a vast area of weird demons surrounding New Capital City, it also forcibly cleared a vast blank in what had been an intense battlefield! And similar events were not isolated to this location only. With the use of Shen Haos power, the invasion of more than a dozen exceedingly strong weird demons was, without exception, cleanly wiped out! The skyrocketing performance values instantly propelled human civilization to the third rank! Even the offensive of the weird demons greatly subsided. Shen Hao even felt that numerous weird demons hid, trembling violently within the worlds crevices of the night, evidently utterly shaken by this extremely terrifying maneuver. After all, this was the power of Shen Hao, combined with the Military Formation and the citys Great Formation! It could be regarded as one of human civilizations trump cards. If some were very powerful, they could achieve the same result executing the weird demons even without using the sealed power of Shen Hao. However, the pause did not last long; after a brief halt, the weird demons army once again commenced their invasion. Shen Hao was now certain that the quick death of a large number of weird demons would inevitably provoke some extraordinary changes. His intuition had been continuously sounding alarms. However, Shen Hao was already prepared! It was just after another round of Weird Demons had died, that suddenly, an indescribable, immense oppressive force began to rise. The warriors at the front, the people at the back, each person began to gradually feel that something was different. Even the warriors, whose fighting spirit was soaring and blood boiling, were suddenly as if doused by a bucket of cold water, defending and looking around with shock and uncertainty. It was a great terror that penetrated the world, overwhelming everything! But in contrast to their unease and caution, the Weird Demons were rising up in a frenzy of fanaticism. Some of the Weird Demons even abandoned their attacks, knelt to the ground, and started shouting towards the entire universe. Even blade and axe notwithstanding, they had not an ounce of fear. Shen Hao knew what was happening now. In this universe, just as the Day Creatures worship the Great Sun, the Weird Demons naturally worship the Night! And more so, a Night that could be made tangible! In a moment, the vast power that had been scattered across the world began to constrict violently, collecting rapidly towards a certain area, and even forming a Transcendent tsunami on the entire planet. The terrifying aura became even denser. All the Weird Demons grew more fanatic, and even those who had been cowering in the crevices of the Night rushed out crazily, worshipping the large, pitch-black, twisted figure. Great Night! S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Supreme Master! Night Venerate God! All kinds of voices emanated from the bodies of the Weird Demons, and even those without normal shapes gazed fervently at that figure. To them, this was the physical manifestation of the Night, the foundation of their birth, the source of their power, and the master of the world! But contrary to them, all the warriors of Human Civilization felt heart palpitations just by looking in that direction. And a constant surge of nausea overwhelmed them. As if that mass, twisted like black petroleum, was an embodiment of all conceivable evil! In fact, that was exactly the case. On his own planet, in front of his own people, Shen Haos Perception had become stronger than ever before. He could clearly feel that the twisted black fog before him was permeated with the Night Law of the whole world, with a very high status, at least at the Red Mythical level, and highly integrated with the Laws of this universe, considered a native Divine. The only good news was that this was not a complete form, but merely a remnant. It seems this worlds Harmonization God still has the possibility of revival, Shen Hao pondered all the clues within the remnants, coming to a clear understanding. Seeing the evil of the universe about to destroy everything, Shen Hao, who had been silently preparing, fiercely took action! All the power of his Avatars temporarily fused into his body. All sorts of resources and Equipment meant to enhance his strength had been used without reservation. At this moment, Shen Hao had reached the true peak! The Great Sun exploded, shattering the Night! All the Weird Demons cheering and worshipping had no idea what had happened, only able to see a dazzling figure high in the sky, radiating with the light of the Great Sun, fiercely burning every Weird Demon! But this wasnt the truly shocking part. All the Weird Demons stared in terror as that figure extended its hand, like a Fireball plummeting from the sky, harshly grasping towards their great Night! Yet, this terrifying sight was just the surface. In the Domain unperceivable to these Weird Demons, Shen Haos Dominator pressure and Dominator Domain, including his abilities as an Emperor, were fully unleashed! Indeed, he was not just satisfied with destroying this remnant creature of Law. He aimed to capture it alive! Chapter 436 - 352: Its the God of the Great Sun! Chapter 436: Chapter 352: Its the God of the Great Sun! The situation is now crystal clear. The current state of this world is greatly related to that Harmonization God from the archives who once appeared but has since fallen. This wisp of remnant thought is indeed very important. Fortunately, Shen Hao was confident enough. The opponents status was at most on the same level, but not necessarily comparable to his own accumulation of multiple Red Mythical foundations. And with this being nothing more than a wisp of remnant thought and occurring within his own planet, within his own civilization, Shen Haos strength was bolstered to the utmost extent! The reason he went all out was out of respect for a Harmonization God. ... And indeed, that was the case. Under the horrified gazes of all the Weird Demons, their supreme Night Venerate God, the Source of Power, the mighty deity, was thus grasped by the hand of the Great Sun descending from the heavens! At that moment, the whole world seemed to hear a wail. No matter how the twisted black shadow struggled, it couldnt break free from the Great Sun Hand that Shen Hao became. Even the immense power it had conglomerated from the corpses of countless Weird Demons was firmly bound and rapidly dissipatingonly to be transferred by Shen Hao into various containers. This power was indeed enormous. It was almost equivalent to the entire Human Mother Planets Transcendent Da Yuan! And of equally high Quality. Had this remnant thought not been deeply integrated into the laws of this world, enabling it to mobilize all related powers to the greatest extent, it could never have gathered such vast Extraordinary Power solely based on its own capacity. But now, it had become a windfall for Human Civilization. The five [Refining Spirit Pots] copied earlier with the Red Mythical Equipment [Treasure Bowl] were now all taken out to be filled to the brim. In addition, tens of thousands of other Golden Legendary and Purple Epic Equipment that could seal or contain Extraordinary energy sources were also brought out! Even if only refined into Spiritual Liquid, they would allow Human Civilization to use them extravagantly in various Domains. Besides, there was an unexpected harvest. Shen Hao found that, at the instant he successfully sealed the remnant thought, the number of points he received spiked dramatically! It was nearly equal to the total points he had gained in the entire previous war! His Store Level, which had just reached Level 43 not long ago, soared by two billion points, approaching Level 44! However, although somewhat unexpected, this seemed quite normal. Given the destructive power brought about by the performance of this remnant thoughts Avatar, it indeed far exceeded all the previous Weird Demon Legions. Had Shen Haos strength and foundation not been so formidable, it would have been impossible to capture it successfully at such a small cost. Moreover, capturing alive and controlling it provided more points than simply destroying it. But what seemed natural to Shen Hao and most humans brought an unprecedented shock to the Weird Demons! These Monsters, which had brought endless terror to countless people in the past, were now immersed in indescribable fear. They werent so much afraid of death, but they couldnt accept what was unfolding before their eyes. This was the great Night Venerate God! The Sovereign of the Night, the source of all Weird Demons power, had always been able to destroy everything each time it descended! Yet now, it was effortlessly caught right in front of them, powerless to resist? Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Such a shock even caused some of the Weird Demons to disintegrate and cease to exist, clearly suffering complete cognitive disarray under extreme fear! Even those that remained were plunged into unprecedented chaos. Thats the Avatar of Great Sun! Its the Great Sun Venerable God! The Great Sun has descended! Countless terrified cries rang out from the Weird Demons as they scrambled back frantically, many of them trembling under the scorching light of Shen Hao but not daring to resist. Yes, only the Great Sun Venerable God could handle the Night Venerate God with such ease! The light from the [Great Sun Principle] that emanated from Shen Hao seemed to confirm this. While there were certain differences from the Great Sun of this Universe, all of these paled in comparison to the failure of the Night Venerate God. At this moment, the Weird Demons, having witnessed the destruction of their faith, had lost all will to fight. But Shen Hao had no intention of letting them go. As soon as he captured the remnant thought, Human Civilization had activated the cage that had long been prepared. Countless interlocking patterns enveloped the entire planet in an instant, a project at the level of another Mother Planet, even paired with the Red Mythical foundation [Illusion Barrier] acquired earlier. This Principle-based foundation from the previous Trial was originally intended to conceal the Mother Planet, but its fundamental function was spatial so, with some modifications, it could be used to completely seal off the entire planet! All the Weird Demons preparing to flee discovered in terror that they could not escape this small world! Even a significant part hidden within the cracks of the Night was within the sealed Range. What followed was pure slaughter. Shen Hao, finally freed from constraints, personally took action for the first time in a while. Thunder streaked across the planet along with the light of the Great Sun, from top to bottom, the countless remaining Weird Demons became easy prey, contributing their valuable points to Shen Hao and Human Civilization. Chapter 437 - 352: Its the God of the Great Sun!_2 Chapter 437: Chapter 352: Its the God of the Great Sun!_2 They had even lost any courage to resist. By then, all the Weird Demons had been wiped out. The soaring performance values of Human Civilization had finally come to a temporary conclusion. They remained in third place, but they were very close to the second place, the performance value that surged in this period was nearly multiple times that of before! All the Chosen Ones closely observing the rankings realized the results, and many firmly remembered the unfamiliar characters above the rankings. Their hearts were not at peace. ... Based on experience and basic logic, such a surge in performance values usually did not bode well for maintaining it, as it indicated an outbreak of warfare far exceeding the past periods and achieving great victories! But if that were indeed their strength, then the previous growth rate would have been too slow. The most reasonable explanation was an outbreak of combat ability far beyond the normal during massive, intense warfare! Either there was a terrifying warrior, or a powerful trump card was hidden. Whichever it was, it was enough to prove that the civilizations strength was not as simple as their prior performance indicated and showed that they possessed the potential for rapid enhancement! Some sufficiently powerful trump cards, under the rules of Civilization Trial, often played a decisive role. This time, the performance of Human Civilization might not have had the crushing rise as in the previous Trials, but it was enough to make all Trial Civilizations firmly remember this civilization and give far higher evaluations and judgments than its apparent strength. Shen Hao was not very concerned about these matters. As the Trial tiers continued to rise, the difficulty and competition would increasehe had never believed that simply exploiting advantages could always easily crush everything. In comparison, relying on quick gains to increase strength was most important. As all the Weird Demons were completely killed, the remaining cleanup operations were also quite cumbersome. The Weird Demons still left much influence, one of which was the boon to the Night Law. Our small worlds laws have been deeply polluted, Shen Hao observed briefly and relayed to the others, Even the rise of the Great Sun cannot reverse this, our Mother Planet will face certain mutations for a long time to come, including spontaneously born Weird Demons, affected, distorted few of our brethren, as well as mutations in formations, magic techniques, equipment, facilities, and so on in various areas. I will monitor some extremely dangerous areas. From the beginning, everyone understood that this Trial crisis was not only about the Weird Demons. They needed to confront the entire world, or at least this worlds Night Law. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Similar to all the small worlds in this universe. However, this might be a very dangerous situation for a typical civilization, but for Human Civilization, it was relatively easier. Shen Hao, the [Emperor], had extremely strong control power over his own civilization. He could definitely detect any high-risk mutations as soon as they appeared. For example, the Weird born in the information networks. If not detected in time, once it started to develop, it could cause damage to the civilization even potentially exceeding that of the preceding intense warfare. But Shen Hao, with early vigilance, used the power of the [Emperors Crown] to find and easily extinguish this deeply hidden Weird. Having dealt with the most dangerous ones, he believed the rest could be handled by the others. Besides these long-term effects, in the short term, some battlefield areas also retained many influences, especially the places where powerful Weird Demons died, and the previous local combats damage to natural resources, also required repair by the Tree of Life and World Tree with the aid of many nature priests. Some damaged defense facilities also needed repair and improvement. Strategies, flaws in military formations, weaknesses in planet-level major projects, deficiencies in city defense systems A bout of local combat had caused significant losses, but the gains were greater. Besides that, the most important post-war task was to accelerate the invasion and occupy all the small worlds in this area! A few powerful Weird Demons were captured alive, their consciousness deep enough to reveal the coordinates of the worlds. So, after a brief reorganization, the Legion that was ready for dispatch swiftly headed towards various small worlds, especially those that had reached the Fifth Stage Levelsurprisingly numbering as many as thirteen! More than previously estimated. Even though these worlds had been occupied by Weird Demons for a long time, the resources within them were still extremely abundant. It must be understood that the biggest drawback of developing military Magic Treasures was the demand for resources. Fierce firepower could only be formed with a strong industrial production capacity. President, cleaning up the remaining Weird Demons is not difficult, but that Sixth Rank Weird Demon will soon learn of the defeat in this battle, Dong Gong said, bringing the results from the Analysis Department to Lingxiao Palace. This was foreseeable. After all, in such a battle, it was impossible not to have fish slip through the net, and facing such a vast area, it was impossible to block the information. Although a great victory had been achieved and much had been gained, for this Trial, it was just the beginning. However, when Shen Hao saw the detailed report given by the Analysis Department, he was somewhat surprised to find that their analysis was quite optimistic. The results we have achieved, from the perspective of an enemy who doesnt understand Trial Civilizations, most likely suggest the presence of a Sixth Rank warrior. The escaping Weird Demons will provide sufficient warning. Between regions, there is joint combat, and considering this Sixth Rank Weird cant return due to delays, the battlefield there is also intense. The lack of troops sacrificed means that we cant summon Night Remnant Thoughts, and its more likely that we will wait for the participation of other regions. Several analyses provided sufficient reasons, and in the end, it was generally believed that even if that Sixth Rank Weird provided an answer, it would most likely not come back directly. Under such circumstances, what Human Civilization needed to do, aside from quickly digesting the previous fruits of battle and strengthening its own power, was also best to proactively conduct reconnaissance, especially concerning the battlefield where this so-called Prison Flame God was held across regions. This was also the crux of the report. According to the Analysis Departments conjecture, this might be a small world with a strength reaching the Sixth Tier! Even if there was only such a possibility, it was worth the attention and effort of Human Civilization. After all, it meant higher levels of initial resources! At this Extraordinary Level, the resources brought by an environment one major stage higher were immeasurable, even within the Upper Realm obtained by Human Civilization through the Ascension Secret Realm had produced a large number of rare resources within these short twenty-five years. What about those worlds that had been developing for thousands, tens of thousands of years, or even longer? Not to mention, there might also be truly powerful natives there! Finding that place wont be easy, Shen Hao also saw the biggest difficulty. This time, indeed, a lot of information had been obtained from those powerful captives. Their understanding of this Trial World deepened. But not all was good news. In this Trial World, there was a certain coordinate relationship between small worlds, as well as a clustering effect within this coordinate. The description of Bubble was very accurate. The so-called region was actually referring to many Bubbles gathered together; traveling among these small worlds was simple, but wanting to reach far more remote areas presented great difficulties. At least, for the Weird Demons, the only one who could open a pathway was the Area Controller at the Extraordinary Sixth Stage. Therefore, they could only know the approximate coordinate orientation, could pass messages, but did not know the exact coordinates, nor could they travel there. Chapter 438 - 353: Map Cheat Activated! Chapter 438: Chapter 353: Map Cheat Activated! If we dont solve this problem, all Trial Civilizations will be trapped within certain areas, Shen Hao reached this conclusion. At this time, the performance value of the second-place civilization was still rising rapidly. They must have completely cleared their own area, especially the so-called Area Controllers of the Sixth Rank, and then began to target the regions where the Affiliated Civilizations were located. Yes, the Affiliated Civilizations. Lets not forget, when the Affiliated Civilizations arrive, they do not land in the same area as their Racial Civilization but are dispersed. This means that if Human Civilization is unable to obtain the ability to break through the area at this time, they could alternatively target the regions of the Affiliated Civilizations. ... The areas between can be traversed using the Teleportation Arrays that are purchasable within the Civilization Mall of the Affiliated Civilizations. Thats why, even though humans opened a sevenfold cheat, they still couldnt surpass second placethe opponent must have opened more than one front. Moreover, the method of obtaining Trial Points is graded based on the strength of the enemy. A single Warrior of the Sixth Rank poses a threat that can even surpass that of an entire massive army; likewise, the awarded points are proportional. Human Civilizations current victory does not count as a complete conquest of a region, at least not in terms of points. There remains a Sixth Rank enemy and many residual Weird Demons that havent been cleared out. The opponent is also trapped within the region, and once they have dealt with all the Weird Demons in the Affiliated Civilizations regions, their performance value will come to a halt. Here lies the sevenfold cheat. Hence, regional restrictions are, in fact, an opportunity for Human Civilization to catch up. However, the restriction shouldnt last too long. Among these civilizations, there are those of the Sixth Stage; since Weird Demons of the Sixth Stage can open channels beyond the region, the rest is just a matter of technical means. Shen Hao looked at the still impressive performance value of the first civilization and wasnt even sure if they had already escaped the regional constraints. Its not just a test of strength but also a test of technological level, Shen Hao closed the report but looked towards the cheat. Shen Hao didnt yet know how to cross the vast World Barriers. However, the upgraded Map cheat could help him lock onto enemies. Especially in locating the powerful indigenous civilizations he sought. Six months remain, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes. Two months had passed since the last opening of the cheat, with a total cooldown time of eight months; now only six months were left. That is to say, the best course of action was to find a way to make a large-scale regional jump within these six months. By doing that, both the coordinates and the channels would be taken care of. I will create an Avatar to assist! An Avatar of Shen Hao suddenly appeared at the research center for the Teleportation Array. Although he is a Warrior, in the Extraordinary Domain, he has unique advantages. The Sovereigns analysis of the Laws has extremely powerful effects; nearly any Law he successfully analyzes can be used perfectly. The Dominator Domain has a unique advantage in spatial areas, and indeed, from such a high vantage point, research can be accelerated. If it were not for Shen Hao himself striving to break through to the Sixth Stage as a priority, his physical presence would further accelerate the research progress. Thus, Shen Hao and the entire civilization, after a significant victory, became even busier. Human Civilization System society had grown accustomed to this; as the Trial Period lengthened, the rate of development during the trial was equally essential unless a large-scale crisis emerged. Then the development plans on the Mother Planet had to be implemented swiftly. Even the military continued to expand continuously. The same was true for the citizens of the Affiliated Civilizations who had been temporarily relocated to the Human Mother Planet. From the previous wars, a plentiful amount of Cultivation resources was obtained; these weaker Affiliated Civilization citizens were largely distributed across small worlds, engaging in production while cultivating, continually expanding military might. Inside Human Civilization, more and more of the new generation began to join the army. This group even included young geniuses who had gained some military merits as interns in the previous small world occupation wars. Because the number of Weird Demons had drastically decreased, most of these geniuses had left their respective small worlds and gradually returned to the Accelerated Secret Realm to continue their Cultivation. Of course, their performances were accounted for in military merits and reordered in status. Some might not perform well in routine Cultivation and exercises, but they stood out in actual warfare; such geniuses could also gain more support. After all, compared to routine drills, the actual military merit system is the core of Human Civilizations talent cultivation. Among the young geniuses with good performances were the twins Zhou Wenxin and Zhou Wenbo. There had already been several pairs of twin geniuses in Human Civilization, and under the influence of culture, such geniuses tended to receive more attention, even regarded as auspicious by some. However, the performance of the siblings Zhou Wenxin and Zhou Wenbo among the top geniuses was only average at best. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 439 - 353: Map Cheat Activated!_2 Chapter 439: Chapter 353: Map Cheat Activated!_2 At most, they could glean some extra points from the cooperation between the two of them. However, this time their internship performance was indeed splendid. Especially in that final critical battle, when the small world was also impacted, the two focused on those powerful and weird demons, assassinating them with incredible efficiency. The military merits they earned ranked them at the very top among the younger generation of geniuses. This also accelerated their cultivation speed. Three months passed on the outside, but three to four years had gone by within the Secret Realm. ... The age of the two had reached the time for official enlistment. That day, they, along with a batch of geniuses, arrived at the military employment department. Everyone, according to the Trial Period Genius Training Program released last month, during the trial period, geniuses must rely on their military merits for advancement; therefore, you can only be granted the status of Civilization Elite for now, said the department head, a smiling, chubby man who seemed amiable. His words, however, did put some pressure on these geniuses. Previously, during the idle period, Shen Hao had proposed and implemented a genius cultivation plan, categorizing all the civilizations geniuses into different levels. The Children of Civilization, totaling less than a thousand, are at the very top of the geniuses. Upon joining the military, they receive an outstanding status, resources, and training that would make countless people envious. After that is the Civilization True Inheritance. Zhuang Ying belonged to this level, and was equally formidable. Next are the Stars of Civilization, and finally, the Elites. If it had been under the previous system, these individuals would have at least attained the status of a Star of Civilization; now, however, they could only start from the rank of Elite. But theres no need for disappointment, the person in charge continued, The system of military merits is one of the fairest promotion systems in Human Civilization, personally overseen by His Majesty the Great Emperor. Any accomplishment will receive its just rewards. If you are truly geniuses, you might even advance faster than during the idle period. It was indeed so, thus everyone accepted it and even felt quite motivated. The system of military merits does indeed make it easy for the entire civilization to become a war machine; however, in Trial Civilizations, war is the foremost element. In the whole of Human Civilization, one tenth of the population is part of the official military, another three tenths are reserve forces, and the remaining three tenths consist of the new generation. Only about three tenths of the population are truly civilians, and most of them are producers and researchers. They also have their own promotion system comparable to the military merit system. Consequently, the military merit system has long been ingrained in peoples hearts; after reaching adulthood, everything must be earned by oneself, and muddling through without contribution is impossible. Alright, next well discuss the most important allocation, the department head clapped his hands to draw everyones attention, You need to choose your military branch. I believe that you have all made decisions beforehand, found your direction, and put in the effort, but there have been some slight changes to the current situation; some previously less popular branches, due to the specialized nature of the trial environments, are now receiving certain support. Everyone listened intently. The choice of a military branch is extremely important. Although its not immutable, if one first joins a branch thats unsuited to them, it would waste a lot of time and gradually widen the gap with others. First, there are Scouts, the person in charge highlighted this point first. Your instructors should have explained the most significant peculiarity of this trial C World Barriers and regional chasms. These obstacles severely hinder our observation of other small worlds, which significantly increases the importance of Scouts. Not long ago, your senior officer, Zhuang Ying, earned significant military merits and has now entered the Extraordinary Fifth Stage, and is likely to vie for the status of Civilizations Son These words made some peoples eyes gleam with excitement. Stories of Zhuang Yings deeds had indeed been circulating widely recently, and the scouting department was planning to use his stories to attract young people to join. And indeed, it made many new geniuses aspire to join. Apart from that, there are also Fleet Commanders, the person in charge spoke again, In the battles that occurred previously, some formidable Fleet Commanders played extremely powerful roles and have begun to gradually replace the former Army Formation Commanders; then there are garrison officers. As we gradually occupy more small worlds, we need a large number of warriors to be stationed within different small worlds and need geniuses to handle those troublesome foes, just like the ones you dealt with during your internships The person in charge had lined up a series of troops that had undergone changes. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Some had indeed received significant support in this trial. Especially the Scouts, even more so. For instance, during the capture of the first Fifth Order small world, Feng Ping played a critical role. He locked onto the enemys layout beforehand, particularly the location of those top-level Weird Demons, which allowed them to conduct lightning-fast battles, swiftly eliminating the enemy and seizing the world. This model was likely to be frequently employed in the future. Even including some Native Worlds that hadnt been occupied, they definitely needed to rely on Scouts to understand the situations. Many people were very interested. Among them were the siblings Zhou Wenbo and Zhou Wenxin. Zhou Wenbo excelled in the Spirit Domain, using it for concealment, reconnaissance, and intelligence gathering, all of which were quite formidable, while Zhou Wenxin was a typical strong attacker, with astonishing destructive power. The effectiveness of their pairing had already been demonstrated during their previous internship. Reconnaissance, assassination, precise targeted elimination Well choose to be Scouts, said Zhou Wenbo, gazing intently at his sister. Okay, Zhou Wenxin nodded, still appearing gentle and weak, but only those who knew her understood the anticipation in her heart. For these geniuses, joining the official military marked the start of their great ambitions! Thus, this batch of geniuses was dispersed among various units and began to immerse themselves in battle. And quickly came into play. Especially in the battlefields of the three major Affiliated Civilizations. The Weird Demons there wanted to continually drain the power of these Day Creatures, but in reality, as time passed, the defense became easier and easier. A large amount of points and resources were continuously collected, accelerating the enhancement of the warriors power, and the continuous investment of new recruits also matured quickly. There were even voices now suggesting the opening of new fronts. However, as the next cheat opening time approached, it was temporarily shelved by Shen Hao. The situation in the area of the Affiliated Civilizations remained uncertain due to a lack of sufficient intelligence, but once the map cheat was activated, they could find more cost-effective locations. Blindly expanding the battlefront was not the best choice for now. Given the size of this Universes Trial, once a large number of Weird Demons swarmed over, Human Civilization still risked being completely overwhelmed. This also led, as time went on, to Civilization ranked second once again widening the performance value gap with Human Civilization. However, Shen Hao was not worried. In the data repository, there was information on this civilization; although their strength was indeed greater than that of Human Civilization, their efficiency in obtaining performance values did not reach such an exaggerated sevenfold, making it an easy task to surpass them. The Civilization ranked first was the biggest competitor to Human Civilization. But for this very reason, they could not act blindly. Even if they missed the first ranking reward, they had to grasp the subsequent ranking rewards firmly in their hands. Finally, the remaining few months passed in an instant. Shen Hao did not hesitate to opt for the map cheat. This was still the first time since the last Trial that the map cheat was given such high priority, but indeed, the cheat held a key role in this trial! The moment it was activated, Shen Hao could clearly feel the presence of small worlds appearing around this world! Chapter 440 - 354: Snake Swallows Elephant Style Sweep! Chapter 440: Chapter 354: Snake Swallows Elephant Style Sweep! This time, the map upgrade was completely different from before. Because the distances between small worlds were not three-dimensional; instead, they were part of a more complex coordinate system. However, the small map simplified this coordinate system. In addition to marking the coordinates clearly, it also distinguished the relative distances through the relationships of these coordinates. This undoubtedly aided Human Civilization in establishing a defense line for the small worlds! Its important to know that even for Weird Demons, accurately locating the small world where the Human Mother Planet was not an easy task. They only roughly knew the direction and had to probe each one by one to find it. With such a defense line in place, one could be alerted to the movements of the Weird Demons immediately and even intercept them directly in these small worlds, greatly reducing the scale of the wars on the homeland. Shen Hao even spotted a loophole. ... It was a few high-level small worlds with very close coordinates, especially one that reached the Fifth Stage and was very close to the Human Mother Planet but had remained undiscovered until now. Without a doubt, a large number of Weird Demons had used that world as a transit point to reach the Human Mother Planet in previous wars. Shen Hao sent the coordinates of these small worlds in one go to his Avatar participating in the research. Instantly, the several main research leaders were astounded. Among them were Lithia and Gan Yuan. Their peak level abilities had all reached the Sixth Stage, and they were even considered strong warriors within the Sixth Stage; it was precisely because of this that they understood the difficulty of this matter. In a myriad of worlds, one could easily get lost! However, Shen Hao himself was extraordinarily unbelievable, so it was only a moment of shock for them before they also significantly lightened their research burden. Because Shen Hao made it clear to them that the search for the coordinates of the small worlds could be put aside for now, and they should exert all their efforts on conquering the teleportation passages between small worlds. Now that they had the coordinates, the ability to teleport across regions had made some breakthroughs but had not been completely conquered. But there was still time. Human Civilization began to rapidly accelerate the occupation of this area, and all the small worlds within the region were swiftly occupied by the troops. A large number of residual Weird Demons were easily wiped out, and even the rescued natives reached a staggering number. This allowed for performance value gained by Human Civilization to surge once again. It triggered a fierce competition with the second-ranked civilization, even forcing them to increase their performance value growth rate. At such a level of the Trial, not to mention the first place, even the rewards for ranking second and third were vastly different. However, this competition, in the eyes of Human Civilization, was almost in the bag. They werent even exerting their full strength. Just a simple mopping up to secure victory was already bringing them closer. To challenge for the first place, new regional battlefields must be opened, Shen Hao still focused on the Affiliated Civilizations. During this time, there had also been some exploration. Not all the Mother Planets of the Affiliated Civilizations were located in a single area, so how many new regional battlefields could be opened up with the help of the Affiliated Civilizations was yet to be calculated. This version of the map cheat wasnt something that could reveal all the information in an instant. It still centered around Shen Hao, slowly expanding the maps area. However, the already unlocked regions wouldnt disappear with Shen Haos departure, and the rate of expansion was somewhat related to Shen Haos strength. So, after the map of the region where the Human Mother Planet was located was completely unlocked, Shen Hao didnt wait for the map to further expand but went first to the Mother Planet of the Great Wilderness Civilization. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was not his first time here. Great Wilderness Civilization, as one of the most powerful Affiliated Civilizations of Human Civilization, had a very large planet, about two-thirds the surface area of the Human Civilization Mother Star. Its Extraordinary Element Level reached Level 44. The planet itself was already filled with abundant Extraordinary Resources, which multiplied further after joining the Civilization Trial. It became one of the most important production bases in the Human Civilization System. Currently, the entire planet had 243 billion production personnel, with 132 billion members of the official military defending it. Thirteen billion of them were elites from Human Civilization, and the rest were Great Wildernesss own troops, with only about twenty-three billion reaching the Extraordinary Fourth Stage. Such a vast army could only guard some critical production bases. More than ninety percent of the cities had completely fallen, and the wilderness had become a paradise for the Weird Demons. Every night, a massive number of Weird Demons would surge in, devouring creatures in the wild, causing severe ecological destruction. But all these were reparable. Over three hundred billion civilians were now living in the Gourd Cave Heaven, protected by the Human Civilization Mother Star. This huge number was the foundation of the civilization. Therefore, even though the Mother Planet had almost entirely fallen, the Great Wilderness Civilization was still one of the most loyal Affiliated Civilizations of Human Civilization. They accepted all of Human Civilizations plans and arrangements, and the stationed troops were even directly controlled by the Human Civilization military, forming a stringent military organization. The defense during this time proved to be more than adequate. Shen Haos arrival did not cause much stir, as he did not inform many people. Apart from observing the situation of the entire Great Wilderness World, he was also waiting for the expansion of the small maps display area. Chapter 441 - 354: Snake Swallows Elephant Style Sweep!_2 Chapter 441: Chapter 354: Snake Swallows Elephant Style Sweep!_2 Since there was a small map, it was time to start gathering good intelligence. And as the map expanded, the levels of a small world, as well as the strength and numbers of the weird demons within it, all became visible. They arent that strong, Shen Hao gradually came to a conclusion. The strength of the weird demons in this area was much weaker compared to the regions near the Human Mother Planet. Half a month later, a specially marked red dot appeared on his small map. Area Controller! Shen Hao looked at the red dot and couldnt help but smile slightly. ... That simplified things. This version of the small map would indicate the exact number of points. From the looks of it, the highest level was barely Level 51, and the status was definitely not too high, not even reaching the Purple Epic Level. For Shen Hao, who was already at Level 51, he was confident that he could instant-kill it! The war in this area was indeed going to be simple. Different strengths of civilization, the areas they descend upon, are very likely distributed based on strength, Shen Hao speculated, but he still needed to check the situations of several other civilizations before he could verify it. But regardless, it was time to take over the area where the Great Wilderness Civilization was located. Shen Hao returned to the Human Mother Planet, then began conscripting troops, especially the top forces! The small map had already marked out all the weird demons in the entire region, including the most powerful ones, meaning precision strikes against the enemys top forces could be implemented! With the weird demons societal structure, once the upper level forces were eliminated, the rest would be just a mess. Under Shen Haos orders, the troops quickly assembled. Nowadays, Human Civilization had approximately 2.21 million people who had reached the Fifth Stage. This number was an explosive increase that happened in the past year-plus after participating in the trials. Before that, there were barely a few hundred thousand. Compared to the 13 billion Transcendents at Level 4, it was indeed sparse. This situation was due to the scarcity of high-level resources. Before this, the Civilization Mall Level was only at Level 41, just barely reaching the Fifth Stage. Resources at this stage were indeed scarce. This also led to the fact that there were less than twenty people who had reached the late Fifth Stage, which is Level 47 and abovethe truly top-tier combat forces! Otherwise, during the last invasion, they wouldnt have faced a shortfall of top combat power. There are too few, Shen Hao recognized the problem. Within this area, there were up to 8 million weird demons that had reached the Fifth Stage! Among the most powerful, those at Level 50 with a Golden Legendary Level ability foundation, there were at least thirty of them. Two of them had significantly higher points than the others, clearly not to be underestimated, comparable to the previous red fog creature. Precise strikes need efficiency, otherwise a failure could lead to the Great Wilderness World suffering an impact, Shen Hao frowned slightly. You see, the native defensive strength of the Great Wilderness World simply couldnt be compared to that of the Human Mother Planet. Those important industries could not be easily given up. However, Shen Hao didnt ponder all this by himself. He shared all the intelligence he had gathered with others. For such strategic planning, the Analysis Department, Strategy Department, Intelligent Group, Commanders office, and various other elite departments could come up with even more perfected plans. And indeed, they did. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Various levels of departments quickly made responsesthe first step was to conduct precision intelligence investigations. The intelligence provided by Shen Hao was quite detailed overall, but when it came to actual strategy, it was still very vague. Level, status, and strength were all speculated based on points. To ensure the success of such a decapitation operation, it was best to have even more precise intelligence. Thus, a large number of scouts were dispatched. Even for this purpose, a vast amount of Golden Legendary Level Equipment suitable for stealth was purchased to ensure the safety of the scouts. Using the coordinate information provided by Shen Hao, the difficulty of scouting greatly decreased. There was no need to waste time on investigation; everyone just needed to quickly head to the specified coordinates and then observe, detect, and record their Level, ability, and status. This is where one has to mention a major characteristic of the weird demons. A large number of weird demons all possess similar traits. In fact, the scouts even discovered a Red Fog Weird Demon! However, this Red Fog Weird Demon wasnt as powerful as the ones before, but it was still enough to confirm a lot of information and suggest that these weird demons likely all belong to the Favoured class with even higher status origins. And as the information gradually became clearer, the strategic plan became more and more refined. The final report submitted to Shen Hao even astonished him. If the quality of strength isnt enough, use quantity as a substitute! Yes, this report gathered a series of alternative methods. For example, using a weapon with immense power to replace a warrior for a targeted instant kill, even including some potent toxins. Another example would be the use of simplified Military Formations, which is to hide a large number of soldiers within a Magic Treasure, and then temporarily boost the Main Generals strength with the formation. Even Shen Haos power was accounted for, dispersing his strength to enhance some individuals, allowing for precise killings. Of course, the most important Sixth Rank Weird Demon would be Shen Haos responsibility to resolve alone. The entire plan could be described as a snake swallowing an elephant, a sweeping strategic scheme. Unlike previous defenses that relied on powerful local defense installations, this time, it was a proactive attack aimed at swallowing a volume far larger than ones own in the shortest amount of time. The demands on foundation, methods, and power behind it were extraordinary, pushing the limits of what could be achieved. Only Human Civilization was capable of this. Permission granted! Shen Hao signed his name at the end of this strategic plan. The entire preparation phase lasted about three months. After all, it wasnt a complete steamroll. Such preparation time was actually quite tight, and many issues could arise, but with Shen Hao present, they could be addressed. But the fruits of victory would indeed be exhilarating. After this battle, we will have firmly secured the second place ranking! Many Chosen Ones held this belief. They had watched, step by step, as Human Civilizations points climbed from sixth to fifth, to fourth, to third Even though the performance value of the first place was still astonishing, they could indeed see a future where they caught up. First place should belong to Human Civilization, as it had in the past, and it certainly will in the future! Finally, it was time for the war to be carried out. Shen Hao personally took on the role of Commander, leading a group of warriors to the Great Wilderness World. Here, there were already warriors from Affiliated Civilizations waiting. This included some familiar figures, such as the Emperor of Great Yan, Xi Qing, and Emperor Ji Tian of the Great Wilderness Civilization. These Chosen Ones with Golden Legendary Talents also had top-notch strength next to Shen Hao; Human Civilization had not been stingy or worried about cultivating this aspect. Besides them, there were many new generation warriors. Especially those who held the title Civilizations Son. These thousand-plus individuals, representing the new top geniuses of Human Civilization, were all above Level 44! Talent, ability, foundationnone were weak. They would be facing equally formidable enemies. However, preparations were sufficiently thorough. Shen Hao even saw one individual holding a golden glazed tower, which was unexpectedly Red Mythical Quality Equipment. Within the tower, eighteen million elite soldiers had been gathered to form a highly related Military Formation, which directly elevated his baseline strength from Level 44 to Level 48, positioning him in the top echelon! Chapter 442 - 355: The Number One Civilization Genius! Chapter 442: Chapter 355: The Number One Civilization Genius! Unfortunately, Shen Hao still had some impressions; this piece of Red Mythical Equipment was unique and only available as a one-time item occasionally refreshed in the VIP shop. It was simply that his strength was not yet sufficient. Once he reached Level 50, relying on this piece of equipment to gather the maximum number of Soldiers, he would even be able to stack his power directly up to the Sixth Stage. This was the new generation of top-tier geniuses of Human Civilization! But even with such formidable power, he couldnt be considered the first among the Civilizational Geniuses. Indeed, in the under-thirty age group, there was someone recognized as the first. ... Because he had obtained the only publicly available Red Mythical Talent Promotion slot! At this moment, Shen Haos gaze also turned to a young man standing at the very front, alongside Yang Jun and Song Cheng. His appearance couldnt be described as handsome, just above average, but he had a kind of steady demeanor. Zhuang Zhigao. A very ordinary name. Shen Hao recalled his resume. Born in the fourth year of the intermission between the second Trials, with both parents being Soldiersnot particularly strong, quite ordinary within the militarythen responding to calls for more children, a total of five siblings with Zhuang Zhigao being the second. Upon birth, his Talent did not stand out; it was good but nowhere near as eye-catching as those of others with Innate Taoist Bodies, those favored by the heavens. He climbed up step by step. In his childhood, his parents participated in the third Trial, and he grew up in a collective area for children, where he encountered a preschool teacher with a profound influence on him. At seven, he returned to his parents, enjoying their care and verbal teachings; he began his Cultivation at twelve while also targeting Array studies, working hard to delve into them. At seventeen, through the top-tier Array Talent, he became a Chosen One. Coincidentally, the Talent he obtained was the Purple Epic [Array Control], which perfectly matched his own abilities. It was also then that he began to stand out. Talent coupled with ability and the perfect integration of the [Array Master] profession allowed him to gradually display his astonishing research capabilities. From civilian Transcendent devices to city defense projects, and then to Mother Planet level Domain projects During peacetime, Zhuang Zhigao gained achievements comparable to wartime, and even the Mother Planet level projects he personally led exhibited excellent results. Ultimately, through a series of stringent discussions and reviews, he obtained the only publicly available Red Mythical Level Chosen One slot. Promotion of his Talent to [Heavenly Array]! At the current stage, it mainly has three abilities. First, all Array class rules can be perfectly understood and controlled. Second, while in any Array, the control can be obtained in the shortest time. Third, it is possible to design some Array rules and integrate them into the worlds root of existence where one resides. These three abilities fully reflect the essence of the core of the Red Mythical Talent: a powerful status, terrifying growth potential, and deep influence on the extraordinary sources of the Universe. In comparison to Shen Haos [Sovereign], though it is limited to Arrays and does not have such a wide Range of use, even with the Chosen Ones profession being only at Legendary Level, it can still contend with Shen Haos Talent in the Array Domain, to a point where it isnt instantly overpowered. This attests to its strength. More importantly, such a Talent is more beneficial for the civilization than for his personal strength. Thats also one of the important reasons for the final selection. For Human Civilization, the strength of one person like Shen Hao is enough to meet the top-tier power demand. With an abundant background of enhancement, it is not something that ordinary Red Mythical Talent holders can surpass. However, the real deficiency of Human Civilization lies in the strength of the civilization itself. Under the influence of Shen Haos potential, each Trials difficulty actually far exceeds the strength of Human Civilization itself. In such a scenario, the importance of a Red Mythical Talent focused on civilizational development far exceeds that of an individual with powerful Red Mythical Talent. Furthermore, taking into account his experiences, personality, character, among various other aspects sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhuang Zhigao could surpass a series of distinguished older generations and obtain this rare slot as the new generation genius. Nevertheless, such slots are only treasure temporarily. As Human Civilization overcomes Trials time after time, there will inevitably be more slots; some individuals may even earn their evaluation and have the chance for Talent Promotion without relying on Shen Hao! You are all clear about your mission objectives, Shen Hao slowly withdrew his gaze, Theres no need for me to say more, be ready for battle! As his words fell, everyones focus sharpened, and their formidable auras surged! Each person was brimming with battle readiness. As part of the top-tier Warriors within the Human Civilization System, resource allocation during peacetime was similar, and so was the pace of Cultivation. But such wars were moments to widen the gaps! There were no weaklings among those who could reach this level. The next moment, Shen Hao took action. Reconnaissance personnel had already provided some detailed Dominator Domain coordinates, and for that group of Warriors, Shen Hao would personally Teleport each combatant there. He, too, in an instant, arrived before his own target. This was a towering blood sea, tucked away in the crevice of a void world, exactly the goal for Shen Hao this time: a Sixth Rank being of strangeness. Chapter 443 - 355: The Number One Civilization Genius!_2 Chapter 443: Chapter 355: The Number One Civilization Genius!_2 Merely Level 51! Status doesnt even reach the Purple Epic. In fact, for the Non-Chosen Transcendents, status possesses limitations due to the level. The Chosen Ones Original Talent would automatically enhance as the Transcendent Level increases; however, this isnt the case for the Non-Chosen Ones and these Weird Demons, hence, they might possess extremely strong ability quality in the Extraordinary Fifth Stage, even achieving the Golden Legendary status, but once promoted to the Sixth Stage, the status that once matched their great power will rapidly decline. This one before us is a clear example. This boundless sea of blood brimming with terrible vitality, the intense law power informed Shen Hao that even a single drop of blood escaping meant that the opponent hadnt been annihilated. ... Yet, while this might be powerful enough at the Fifth Stage, at the Sixth Stage, it amounts to little more than that. Shen Hao had even readied his ultimate move the Emperors Sword! S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This piece of Equipment contained the law of Instant Death at a Red Mythical level! Die! Without any superfluous words, the Emperors Sword, carrying his immense force not suited for the Fifth Stage, enveloped in terrifying suppression, slashed down towards the blood sea capable of effortlessly swallowing tens of thousands of small worlds! A mournful human face just began to emerge from the blood sea when, in the next moment, it burst open and obliterated! Not a single drop remained! Instant Kill! Not even the slightest noise of its dying moment could escape. Unexceptional to Shen Hao, with his strength, if he couldnt instantly kill a Level 51 weird demon, it would truly disgrace his formidable foundation. Yet at this moment, there wasnt the leeway to breathe freely as Shen Hao quickly closed his eyes, his power, following the connection of the Emperor Profession, swiftly distributed to the warriors prepared in advance. This combat plan took his power into account as well. At least two million people relied on his power to ensure they accomplished their respective objectives. Of course, he only needed to transmit the power as requested, the rest didnt require much from Shen Hao. It also afforded him time to observe the battles of others. The older generation need not worry; each of their combat powers had long been precisely controlled, performing extremely stable, and with thorough investigations and targeted arrangements, almost no chance for mission failure existed, the greatest variable lay with the new generation. To them, it was a true challenge. The first thing Shen Hao saw was that young genius who wielded the Glazed Tower. His name was Yang Haodong, a rather dominant name, and at that moment, the Glazed Tower had expanded millions of times over, like a huge spike piercing through the planet, striking down a pale, butterfly-like weird demon below, its terrifying suppressive force completely sealing the space around it. This was a weird demon skilled in spatial abilities, but now, it was firmly controlled and Yang Haodongs approach clearly followed Shen Haos, unleashing full force from the start, not giving the opponent any chance to break free. After all, after they resolved their current adversaries, there were other opponents to confront. When Shen Hao shifted his gaze to Zhuang Zhigao, his eyes lit up. As one of the only two public Red Mythical Talent holders, his opponent was also the most troublesome one, the points displayed on the Small Map considerably higher than other Fifth Order Weird Demons, though not reaching the Sixth Order, undoubtedly the closest to the Sixth Order. It appeared like a huge Human head! But what was more problematic, a massive number of human head weird demons, all concentrated within the body of this singular demon. It meant that he was always with his Favoured. Facing this one, even adopting assassination-like tactics was akin to confronting an entire Corps! A Corps that had assembled into a Military Formation, focusing all its strength in one individual! Although Zhuang Zhigao possessed a Red Mythical Talent, his own level was only Level 45, and his Talent seemed inclined towards research in technology; in practical battles, he had only tests, but no suitable counterparts to compare. But right now, as soon as he appeared, he took the initiative to set up a formation with his own power, instantly enveloping the weird demons and all their favored ones in front, remarkably creating an isolation formation before the weird one could react and shrieks with its attack. He arranged another mysterious array at a terrifying speed! Not bad, Shen Hao clearly discerned the opponents intention. He didnt plan to start a direct killing formation but was to first sever the connection between this weird demon and its favored ones. This was one of the reasons Shen Hao valued the opponent. Stable personality, clear thoughts, and extremely quick reactions. An Array Master is ultimately a profession that fights with intellect! As long as the combat consciousness is outstanding enough, the fighter is not only technically transcendental but also capable of handling powerful combat forces! After rapid adjustments, Shen Hao could clearly see that the aura of this terrifying weird demon was declining at an astounding rate. He had succeeded! In the opponents view, it was as though all its favored ones had died at once. Even though these favored ones were still inside its body, they could no longer provide it with any power. Then, it was time for the killing formation! Launching with three hundred sixty Golden Legendary Flying Swords! Although these Golden Legendary-level Flying Swords, in terms of quality and level, were not comparable to Yang Haodongs Glazed Tower or bolstered by the strength of over thirty million warriors, at this moment, in Zhuang Zhigaos hands, they unleashed destructive power on par with Yang Haodong! It was like an incredibly savage meat grinder, mixed with one formation after another, gradually escalating in intensity, completely annihilating this powerful weird demon and all its favored ones! Although it was a calculated ambush against an unprepared foe, this performance still made Shen Hao sigh about the promising future. Previous powerhouses like Liu Ruoxi and Yang Jun, although also powerful and outstanding, are said to be essentially built up with resources. Equipment, abilities, Original Talent All these were provided by Shen Hao. However, clearly, these successors had gradually developed their own, inimitable charm. This is obviously a good thing for Human Civilization; as the newer generations grow stronger, the entire Human Civilization will continue to strengthen! However, not everyone was having such a smooth experience. Some encountered unexpected situations. Like a Civilizations Son who didnt anticipate that there was a powerful accompanying treasure hidden within his target! Weird demons usually rely on their innate abilities and talents, but they are not devoid of external equipment. Not to mention some powerful weapons polluted by the Night captured, some weird demons even have their unique sacrificial training methods for accompanying weapons. And such unexpected tactics, different from intelligence, caused this young genius to panic. Shen Hao lightly shook his head but was ready to take action himself. He was stationed centrally, precisely responsible for patching up any lapses in the combat plan. After all, when combat power is utilized to its extreme, there is always some unforeseen error beyond the intelligence. However, this individuals performance was indeed not stable enough; after the war, he would receive the deserved punishment until he improved his capabilities. The status of a Civilizations Son during peacetime isnt accumulated through military achievements; all come from what civilization offers, which can also be easily retracted based on performance, finally reverting to a system based on military accomplishments, for only achievements are the foundation of those living in this era of trials, the basis for these geniuses and warriors. And as one after another powerful weird demon was eliminated, the performance value of Human Civilization surged again! Even faster and more substantial than before! After all, this was a battle focused at the top level, just the points provided by that Sixth Stage weird demon alone was like a major victory sweeping across half a region, plus the sevenfold cheats, sufficient to leave the previously tied second place far behind Human Civilization! Chapter 444 - 356: Ranking Settlement Time! Chapter 444: Chapter 356: Ranking Settlement Time! Although it still fell short compared to the first place, the performance value of the first place was more than double that of the original second place, and it was still maintaining rapid growth, but this growth rate of Human Civilization was already threatening the qualification of the first place. This was undoubtedly the most significant change in civilization ranking since the beginning of the Trial! Especially when many people believed that the civilization ranked first had become powerful enough to crush everyone. In fact, many civilizations were now constantly raising the importance they placed on Human Civilization. A powerful civilization, and a pursuer with great potential, such a situation is often the most dangerous for Trial Civilizations. Its impossible to form a unified voice, and extremely easy to trigger internal conflicts. ... Especially under the context of a trial. However, for Human Civilization, striving for first place and becoming the strongest has always been the ultimate goal. At this moment, Shen Hao, finding no substantial contact with other civilizations, couldnt be bothered to guess the reactions of the other civilizations. After ensuring that all the powerful Weird Demons within the Great Wilderness Civilization had been dealt with, the army set out and launched a new round of sweeping and expansion. In this Trial, the level restrictions of small worlds significantly increased the importance of Transcendents of middle and lower Levels. The Trial was no longer a showcase for a lone Warrior, even Transcendents who hadnt surpassed the First or Second Stage each had their own battlefields to take charge of. And for the sake of overall order, Human Civilization even transferred a large number of natives from the region where the Mother Planet was located. These were carefully selected individuals who held a high sense of identification and belonging to Human Civilization and could easily feel a sense of identification with the natives of the new regions. They would assist in further spreading the prestige of Human Civilization in the new areas. Tian Chunyan was one of these individuals. In her short 29 years of life, the last year and a half had been like a dream. The more she compared, the more it stood out. In just one and a half years, not only had she traveled to many worlds to grow and obtained resources she couldnt have imagined in the past, but she had also personally witnessed the complete liberation of some worlds! Yes, total liberation! Including her hometown, there were now no powerful Weird Demons at all. Although some new Weird Demons would still be born during the Night, they were quickly eradicated and could no longer cause mass casualties among Soldiers and civilians like before, let alone breed them like livestock. In Tian Chunyans eyes, this was true peace! A peace that countless people wouldnt even dare to dream of! The great Human Divine Country had indeed defeated the darkness! Tian Chunyan even felt that each day she lived now was in a beautiful dream, such that if she were to die in battle now, she would probably have no regrets and die with a smile. If she had to say she still had any ambitions, it was to truly join the grand Human Divine Country, even just becoming part of an Affiliated Kingdom was enough to make her willing to give her all. For this reason, when the Elf Dragon Descendant Commander asked them if they were willing to go to the front lines and continue fighting the Night, none of them hesitated. Thus, she came to the Divine Country for the second time! Because there are quite a few people being Teleported this time, you can stay here for a week, said Commander Greg, his face, adorned with some dragon scales, also brimming with excitement and pride, You even have the opportunity to visit our Elf Dragon Descendants Affiliated City. I guarantee youll be absolutely astonished. Visit the city? Hearing this news, Tian Chunyan and the others could barely contain their excitement. They now had some understanding of the great Human Divine Country and knew the Civilizations hierarchy. The most core group was, of course, the Primordial Humans, the Species that gave birth to the Great Emperor, and the real main body of Human Civilization; next were the Species that truly joined Human Civilization, of all sorts and varieties, and although their status was not comparable to that of Primordial Humans, they were also a part of Human Civilization and naturally had the right to establish their own cultural spheres and cities on this Mother Planet. These people, distinguished from those who didnt qualify to join Human Civilization but had the opportunity to reside temporarily on the Human Mother Planet, formed unique Affiliated Cities. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In terms of rank, scale, and importance, they naturally fell short of the Primordial Humans cities, but even so, these were cities built upon the Human Mother Planet, which for these natives was still a place as sacred as a Holy Land. They were eager, even thirsty, to learn more about the Human Divine Country! Greg naturally understood their emotions, even he himself felt the same. Without this battle, with his mere Third Stage power, he would have had no right to live on the Human Mother Planet. But now, he also had the chance to experience it. I suggest you check your wallets, Greg even joked, Many of the resources, Equipment, and various strange but useful Treasures here are cheaper than what you normally exchange with military honors. In the Human Civilization military honors system, military honors were akin to Universal Money. You could almost buy anything with them. There was a planned market of allocated goods, a reward-based exchange market, and also a free market. Chapter 445 - 356: The Time for Ranking Settlement!_2 Chapter 445: Chapter 356: The Time for Ranking Settlement!_2 It was evident that these natives, who could only trade in the exchange market, were now entering the free market where they could indeed acquire more resources. The prices might not be much cheaper, but many items were beyond the reach of their military ranks. Hearing this, everyone was already filled with anticipation even before the start. And what followed was a truly shocking journey. From spaceships serving as means of transport, to skyscrapers everywhere imbued with Extraordinary Power, and even entire Extraordinary Cities where many buildings were suspended in mid-air. The impact of this sight perfectly matched the natives expectations of the Great Divine Country, and even greatly exceeded them. ... It also revealed to them the immense power of Human Civilization beyond its military might, clarifying where the seemingly astonishing military resource rewards originated from. This was, in fact, part of Human Civilizations high-level strategic plan. Currently, these natives seemed weak, but they possessed respectable potential and carried typical defining characteristics in their identities. In the future, when facing powerful indigenous civilizations, the voices, senses, and performances of these natives would inevitably have an influence. Besides, this was also a core strategy of Human Civilization itself. That is, while ensuring the purity and status of its own species, it aimed to absorb a considerable amount of strength from different civilizations to rapidly expand the power of the entire Human Civilization. Any individual with potential that could bring practical value and benefit to Human Civilization needed to develop a sense of belonging and trust in it. The results were quite pronounced. This was not a lie, nor deception, but something tangible and real. After just a week, Tian Chunyan and others reluctantly left this dreamlike city with their Elf Dragon Descendant Commander, but a deep longing took root in their hearts, especially when they fully understood the process of joining an Affiliated Civilization, and eventually Human Civilization. With boundless expectations, they threw themselves into the battlefields of the new region. A large number of low-to-mid-Level small worlds required the warriors of these Affiliated and indigenous civilizations to go forth to fight and clear them. Shen Hao had reason to believe that all Trial Civilizations would do the same. This was the best solution to dealing with the vast number of small worlds in the Trial Universe, as numerous as the stars in the sky. Do not underestimate these low-to-mid-Level small worlds; once their number increased, the amount of points they provided was still significant. However, the other Trial Civilizations simply did not have Shen Haos cheats. Under the sevenfold points hack, Human Civilizations performance value continued to grow rapidly, widening the gap with the civilization in third place that was striving to catch up, and the difference with the civilization in first place was gradually decreasing. Another three months passed. Just as the second region was almost completely cleared, the performance value of the civilization in the first place suddenly surged! Upon noticing this, Shen Haos first thought was, Theyre getting desperate! Indeed, the speed of performance value increase wasnt something that could just leap at will. After all, every Trial Civilization would naturally try to maximize its acquisition of Civilization Points, and no one would intentionally slow down. In such circumstances, to accelerate again, especially at such an evident rate, meant either cheating like Human Civilization or taking some risks. For example, taking the initiative to strike or attacking places where victory was not assured. Clearly, the civilization in first place was indeed feeling threatened by Human Civilization. Otherwise, there was no need to take risks. While there might be a higher payoff, if one was already securely in first place, slow and steady was the most reliable approach. After all, as the strongest civilization in a Trial, as long as they didnt do anything foolish, they would generally not fail in that Trial. By such a level of strength, a civilization would either need to encounter an exceedingly dangerous high-risk Trial far beyond their power, or gradually weaken over successive dangerous Trials, otherwise, it wouldnt be so easy to fall. Now, this civilization clearly entrenched as the strongest had opted for a risky course of action, indicating they indeed felt a threat. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The next cheat needs to be the ranking cheats, Shen Hao decided as he looked at the cheat interface. Nearly two years had passed since arriving at this Trial, but the first ranking settlement had yet to begin. But to tell the truth, it could start at any time. Shen Hao wasnt planning to rely on luck. This cheat not only allowed Human Civilization to receive several times the ranking rewards, but it also provided knowledge of the exact settlement time for rankings. It aided in the next step of planning for Human Civilization. If there was hope despite the time pressure, Shen Hao wouldnt mind being more aggressive; if there was indeed no possibility, then he would slow down. The final month soon passed. The third opportunity to choose a cheat arrived! Without hesitation, Shen Hao directly chose the Ranking Reward Plugin Third Edition. This cheat, compared to the last one, included an additional function, that is, the ability to lock in the general type of cheat within three days of the ranking settlement. Shen Hao guessed that these types could very likely be weapon, defense, rule, and the like. If it really was so, that would be very beneficial. Ranking rewards were one of the few chances to significantly enhance the foundation of a civilization during a Trial, and he would definitely seize such an opportunity if available. At the moment when he activated the ranking rewards cheat, Shen Hao immediately paid attention to the first settlements time node. Based on experience from the last Trial, ranking settlements often occurred during a crucial juncture in the destiny of the original world. The Civilization Trial System could view such nodes, and Shen Hao also possessed the Derivation Heaven Skill, but he couldnt discern even the slightest bit of information, indicating that his power was still far from that of the Civilization Trial System. At this moment, the countdown appeared before his eyes. There were less than nine months left! Longer than I expected, Shen Haos eyes suddenly brightened. In his estimation, just with all the territories of the Affiliated Civilizations, there was a chance to truly catch up within a year. Although nine months were more than three months less than a year, such a span didnt preclude all possibility! It was important to know that the reward for ranking first, or even the top three, differed greatly. Especially since the difficulty of this Trial far surpassed previous ones, the reward for ranking first was definitely worth looking forward to. Additionally, with the cheat allowing Human Civilization to obtain all the shortlist rewards, there was at least a threefold increase Fight! We must fight! Shen Hao made his decision directly. The strength of Human Civilization might sound formidable, but it was not yet at a stage where they could let down their guard. Any power that could be fought for must be seized. Only then could they take advantage of the precious time when the cheat was still effective to rapidly develop their own power. Nine months needed good planning. Shen Hao took another look at the First Civilizations performance value, which was still surging, and immediately convened a meeting of the highest level of the civilization. This meeting, though somewhat reduced in personnel compared to before, had enhanced confidentiality. For this reason, once the meeting was called, it was necessarily about extremely important matters, and everyones expression was somber. Until Shen Hao spoke. I have determined the time point for the first ranking settlement. Just this simple sentence immediately turned all the solemn faces to ones of surprise. This was not the first time. During the last Trial, the President had suddenly received such information as well. However, at that time, Human Civilization was comfortably in first place, and the meaning of such information had been utterly different. Its importance had greatly increased, more importantly, it allowed Human Civilization to devise the best plan in line with its situation! Chapter 446 - 357: Sixth Rank Small World! Chapter 446: Chapter 357: Sixth Rank Small World! Shen Hao also felt the importance everyone placed on the matter, and when he explained the specific situation, he could clearly feel an emotional uplift from some people. Admittedly, while nine months was not the ideal time point, it still exceeded many peoples expectations. After all, two years had passed since they had participated in this trial. This duration had already surpassed the first settlement time in the last trial. To say ranking settlements could occur at any time was no exaggeration. Under such circumstances, to still have another nine months was significant. ... We must fight for first place! Someone quickly declared. Its worth the risk, even to make some sacrifices, many echoed. We can increase our investment, dont be stingy with Civilization Points, even if we use them all up, even at a greater cost, as long as we can fight for the first rank, its worth it, some were even more aggressive. Clearly, to most people, this time was worth fighting for. Shen Hao understood very clearly. Though these people all tried to remain calm and attempted to analyze and make decisions rationally, there existed some irrational elements in everyones heart to some extent. That was their pride, or rather, the pride of Human Civilization. Since the beginning of the trials, Human Civilization had always been indisputably first among all the Trial Civilizations encountered. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. More importantly, from the perspective of other civilizations that had gone through multiple trials, it was often the case that failure to secure the top position marked the beginning of their decline. If maximum benefits couldnt be maintained continuously, sooner or later, they would be overtaken by increasingly powerful and aggressive Trial Levels, ultimately either facing destruction or having to rely on more powerful civilizations. No one wanted to accept these two outcomes. Even the Affiliated Civilizations of Human Civilization only reached this desperate stage when they could clearly feel their own decline, making the decision to rely on other civilizations, handing over the fate and future of their civilization, even the freedom of their entire civilization, to another civilizations choices. Thus, both rationality and emotion told them they had to fight for first place! Until, the discussion gradually subsided, and everyones eyes were focused on Shen Hao. I believe, Shen Haos gaze swept across everyone as he stated bluntly, We must fight! This statement was the final hammer of decision. Everyone was invigorated once again. No matter how they discussed it, Shen Haos determination and support were their greatest confidence. Since weve decided to fight, we must be fully prepared, Shen Hao said, I want you to list detailed plans, especially concerning the use of points. Yes, to fight for the first rank, the direction of points and resources usage was the most crucial part. Because it implied that a massive amount of resources would be focused on the domain of war. Moreover, to maximize war efficiency, this focus also needed careful calculation. For instance, whether investing resources in Transcendents from the Second and Third Stages could yield maximized returns? Or even in indigenous civilizations? Currently, the Civilization Mall Level of Human Civilization had reached Level 45, equivalent to a billion trillion points arrangement, the enormity and complexity of which required a massive amount of personnel to perform precise calculations based on actual combat feedback. Clearly, in this regard, one had to rely on the strength of the majority. However, in the macro domain, Shen Hao also had his own arrangements. Over the past several months, I personally investigated all reachable regions of the Affiliated Civilizations and obtained some results. He raised his hand, and a large projection appeared in Lingxiao Palace. Thats right, in the past several months, Shen Hao had not been idle. This version of the Map cheat was centered on him, exploring the nearby coordinate systems of small worlds and respective situations at a certain speed. It was like revealing the fog in a games map. Once revealed, the information would continue to show real-time data, even when Shen Hao returned to the Human Mother Planet, he could still precisely know the movements of all points sources within those regions. The entire direct Affiliated Civilizations of Human Civilization totaled six. Great Yan, Sky Spirit, Star Moon, Beast Taming, Great Wilderness, Elfie Civilization. The latter four civilizations also had eleven secondary Affiliated Civilizations. This meant that the Human Civilization System encompassed a total of seventeen civilizations existing in relatively independent forms. However, the actual accessible areas of the small world clusters were only eleven. Because there were multiple civilizations in the same cluster. The most important part camewithin these eleven areas, there were several suspected foreign civilizations, or native indigenous civilizations that had not been conquered! The Small Map would only mark points sources, mainly Weird Demons, and would not mark Trial Civilizations or indigenous civilizations that do not yield points. But even so, certain predictions could still be made. For example, the number and quality of Weird Demons inside certain small worlds were incongruent with the World Level, showing obvious clustering, and even occasional massive disappearances. This basically indicated that the small world was not yet completely occupied by Weird Demons. Chapter 447 - 357: Sixth Rank Small World! _2 Chapter 447: Chapter 357: Sixth Rank Small World! _2 As for whether it is a Trial Civilization or its Affiliated Civilizations or an indigenous civilization, further investigation and judgment are needed. But there is no doubt that the significance of these small worlds will greatly increase. Related to Trial Civilizations, it means the opportunity to contact other Trial Civilizations, and an indigenous civilization that has been able to exist for a long time under the onslaught of Weird Demons also implies strong power and an even stronger local Extraordinary Foundation! Everyone at the meeting quickly understood the importance of this intelligence information. They didnt even have time to marvel at the accuracy of the information Shen Hao had gathered in such a short time, but quickly proceeded to discuss it. Eventually, they preliminarily locked down an area. ... sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This area is very powerful, Dong Gong said sternly, even more powerful than the region where the Human Mother Planet is located. Yes, this was the region where the Star Moon Civilization Mother Star was located. In the previous major evacuation, the Star Moon Civilization, as one of the main Affiliated Civilizations, was similarly abandoned temporarily, just like the Great Yan Civilization and the Sky Spirit Civilization. The loss was significant. On the one hand, the Star Moon Civilization Mother Star was not very large. Their civilizations unique system had certain potential, but it had undergone the least number of trials among the four major Affiliated Civilizations, only one more than Human Civilization, and the Level of the Mother Planet was also insufficient, barely reaching the Fifth Stage. Additionally, the number of invading Weird Demons was even more exaggerated. Under such circumstances, a temporary retreat to fight back once their power had increased was a better choice. However, although there was already a prediction for the situation in this area, Shen Hao was still somewhat surprised when he actually used the Small Map cheat to scout. First off, the number and scale of the small worlds. Taking the region where the Human Civilization Mother Star was located as an example, there were a total of three thousand four hundred thirty-two small worlds, with thirteen of them reaching the Fifth Stage. And this area Five thousand seven hundred thirty-two! It was significantly higher than the region where Human Civilization was located, and the quality was completely different, with even two small worlds at the Sixth Stage. One of them was occupied by Weird Demons, and the other, it was unclear whether it belonged to a Trial Civilization along with its Affiliated Civilizations or an indigenous civilization. Many other small worlds were also not occupied by Weird Demons. This may have been why the Star Moon Civilization was positioned therethe Weird Demons, though strong, faced similarly formidable forces from the Day Creatures. From this perspective, the probability of it being an indigenous civilization seemed greater. Theres still only one Sixth Rank Weird Demon, someone pointed out, Although its very powerful, much more so than the one the President killed earlier, it still probably cant reach the Strength of the number two priority area where the Prison Flame God had gone to support. Yes, while the region of the Star Moon Civilization was indeed strong, the so-called number two priority area, an unknown region, was truly powerful. From the current data collected, the Prison Flame God wasnt the only Area Controller leading a team to support there. Moreover, even if the headquarters were to completely collapse, and all subordinates were wiped clean, it would still be unable to return. This amply showed the intensity and the standoff situation there. By comparison, the scale of the region where the Star Moon Civilization was located fell short. But such a level was just suitable as an objective for Human Civilizations significant operations. Since a more aggressive approach was necessary, the strategy was to conquer the more difficult points first, allowing for faster growth in power and the accumulation of more points! Regardless, this is also a powerful non-enemy camp, Shen Hao concluded at the end, We need more detailed intelligence; therefore, we must dispatch a sufficiently strong reconnaissance squad. Clearly, the reconnaissance squad was set to shine once again. After the meeting, an urgent order was sent to Feng Pings personal terminal. As the head of the Human Civilization reconnaissance department, Feng Ping was also the most formidable reconnaissance soldier, and by now, the reconnaissance team was no longer just a one-man show of Feng Ping. For example, Zhuang Ying. This individual, who had demonstrated outstanding capabilities at the beginning of the trial, had successfully broken through to the Fifth Stage six months ago. With his foundational abilities, Talent, and ability structure, he was already moving in the direction of reconnaissance. Therefore, although he might not be the second most powerful in the current reconnaissance department, he was undoubtedly the most capable in reconnaissance next to Feng Ping. He was naturally included in this team. Besides these two, there were three others, all old teammates of Feng Ping. Four to five people represented the standard size of a current reconnaissance squad. I didnt expect to fight alongside you so soon, Feng Ping said, looking at Zhuang Ying in front of him with a bit of sentiment. Zhuang Ying smiled shyly and did not say much. He had been valued by Feng Ping very early on. Even at birth, he had been noticed and had met this remarkable senior formally when he was just fourteen or fifteen, having shown promise in the Accelerated Secret Realm school. In an era when the reconnaissance department was not as popular as it is now, the attention and resources Feng Ping devoted to Zhuang Ying were unparalleled. Although Zhuang Ying did not speak of it, throughout his growth, he had been greatly influenced by Feng Ping, who now felt a proud sense of accomplishment as if his own child had finally grown up and could stand on his own. However, his expression soon became serious as he looked at the four teammates in front of him and said in a deep voice, The details of this mission have already been communicated to you. Unlike any mission before, we need to travel to an unknown world at the Extraordinary Level of the Sixth Stage! It is certain that there exist beings of the Sixth Rank, possibly from Trial Civilizations or indigenous civilizations, but one thing is sure, we do not hold the advantage in terms of power or abilities, and this missions sole objective is intelligence gathering! Everyone was equally serious. Especially Zhuang Ying. Here, he had the lowest rank and the weakest strength. Such a world posed many threats to him. However, there is no need to be overly afraid or anxious, Feng Ping said again, saluting with his hand, Remember, the President is watching us. Yes! everyone saluted together! For most warriors, the President is watching us might just be a slogan, a belief. But for them, the reconnaissance soldiers about to head to the frontline, this statement was an indisputable fact! Everyone was aware that they were not only bringing back intelligence for the civilization but also serving as the eyes and ears of the President! Especially on such a crucial mission, the President was definitely watching them, which was the biggest confidence booster for all reconnaissance soldiers. Depart! The five of them boarded a small spaceship. The Quality of this spaceship, reaching the level of Red Myth, was unique within Human Civilization, having had almost all its capabilities focused on concealment and speed, even at the expense of its defensive attributes. But for reconnaissance personnel, it was unquestionably a Divine Artifact. It could even stealthily enter a Teleportation Array, leave without a trace, and go unnoticed by those within the civilization. First to the Star Moon Civilization Mother Star. This planet was now completely occupied by Weird Demons, and although all treasures of significant value had been taken, as the Mother Star of a Trial Civilization, it was still very unique. The Weird Demons seemed to have also discovered this valuable land. The force deployed to guard it far surpassed the usual for a small world of this rank. Feng Ping and the others briefly scouted around, recorded some features of the powerful Weird Demons, and then journeyed stealthily into a small world that, according to coordinates provided by Shen Hao, was relatively close to the target world. Chapter 448 - 358: Great Sun Immortal Sect Chapter 448: Chapter 358: Great Sun Immortal Sect This was not only a more cautious approach but also made use of this small world to conduct some preliminary investigations of the target world. Because these small worlds were likewise not occupied by Weird Demons. Whether it was native, Trial Civilization, or its Affiliated Civilizations, one could tell at a glance. The process of traversing worlds was silent, with no risks whatsoever. This was also a small world where the Extraordinary Level had reached the Fifth Stage; roughly at Level 43. As soon as they arrived, they could feel the unique Extraordinary Elements present in the air, filled with the power of the Great Sun Principle. At that moment, it was broad daylight. ... All the Weird Demons were either slumbering underground or had left the small world to hide in the crevices. Therefore, Shen Haos Small Map couldnt provide much effective help. Feng Ping and the others had just randomly teleported to a certain place. However, the scene that unfolded upon arrival surprised them slightly. Looking around, they were greeted by an entire continuous strip of buildings! Yes, buildings. They were not like an ordinary city that stood alone but were quite rare in forming a strip. About three kilometers wide on average, with certain variations, the widest part could be up to five kilometers. The edges were blocked by huge walls, and from a high vantage point, it looked like a man-made Great Wall was forcefully constructed upon the land. This is actually a pretty good idea, Feng Ping quickly understood the purpose of this architecture, Rather than a city, its better to say its a road protected by city walls. Indeed, looking further from the high sky, one could still see some traditional cities that were more densely populated. In comparison, this long strip-like city stretching over the land resembled more of a road. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the design purpose and history of these constructions largely affirmed it was an indigenous civilization. Indigenous civilizations are good, Feng Ping was obviously very pleased. He was no longer the young man from his second Trial, now a department head of the scouting division and one of the top warriors of Human Civilization, he had greatly broadened his horizons and naturally understood the advantages Human Civilizations had when facing an indigenous civilization. Especially when compared to Trial Civilizations. Even if an indigenous civilization was more powerful than the current Human Civilization, it still had disadvantages brought about by its limitations. Pick out a large city and infiltrate separately, Feng Ping gave the order directly. They quickly constructed a map in the sky, analyzed the population flow through observation, and then selected a major city. A true major city. There were at least fifty million people in the city, surrounded by vast fields outside, and even encircled layer by layer. The defense forces guarding these fields were much stronger than those inside the city. Feng Ping saw clearly that some fields were plainly huge living flesh fields! And the materials used for fertilizing were carcasses of Weird Demons. Such indigenous civilizations indeed possessed more prominent technology. However, it seemed they hadnt anticipated that during the day, people could silently infiltrate; the days defense wasnt very strong, as a large number of warriors were seizing the time for Cultivation or resting, leaving only ordinary people engaged in production work. This also made the investigation of intelligence fairly easy. All the cities, including this one, were all under the control of a force called Great Sun Immortal Sect. This was naturally a rough translation of the name, and this place was only a branch of the Great Sun Immortal Sect. Theres a high probability that its the ruling force in the target world! Feng Ping was quite delighted and extremely expectant. The investigation was much simpler than he had imagined. Because the practices of this so-called Great Sun Immortal Sect were similar to those of Human Civilization, occupying and supporting these small worlds, continuously selecting talents, and harvesting resources to enhance their own power. At the same time, to increase the sense of belonging of the children in these small worlds, they did not hide their presence but propagated it openly. Feng Ping and his group even saw many Martial Arts Academies of the Great Sun Immortal Sect. Anyone, as long as they paid a certain fee, could enter these academies to Cultivate, and through layer upon layer of selection, only the strongest would remain and gradually increase their status, forming a simple and effective training process. Simultaneously, all important resources were also owned by the Great Sun Immortal Sect, especially those conducive to Cultivation. The resources cultivated using the carcasses of Weird Demons in the Outer City, only a small part was provided for local indigenous use, with the larger portion meant to be turned over. Under such a system, those without Cultivation Talents would forever be relegated to the lowest echelon, barely sustaining themselves from starvation. In this respect, it differed from Human Civilization, but considering the scarcity of resources, this was also quite rational. Thus, the social hierarchy was quite stringent. But overall, the society was still under a relatively normal structure and far from breeding the population or cultivating their own kind. A force with a mature order and social structure, Feng Ping made a preliminary judgment. But their reconnaissance, of course, wouldnt be so simple. Over the following period, they conducted secret Observations of the small worlds lower, middle, and powerful high-level echelons. Chapter 449 - 358: Great Sun Immortal Sect_2 Chapter 449: Chapter 358: Great Sun Immortal Sect_2 Especially those who demonstrated their Talent. The results of the Observation werent particularly good, but they were quite a bit better than expected. The high-level officials were somewhat self-interested, but the order was strict, with strict assessments from even higher levels. The middle level had a strong sense of belonging to the Great Sun Immortal Sect, with clear opportunities for advancement. Overall, the atmosphere was quite striving and progressive, whereas the lower levels were somewhat numb and resigned, not holding much hope for the future, yet still longing to live. This included their battles against Weird Demons, which were similar. On one hand, they were indifferent, not seeking merit but only to avoid faults. On the other hand, the middle level strove fiercely, desiring rewards, and then there were the numb lower levels who, when danger and death loomed, would also panic and scramble. Zhuang Ying had once recorded a neither large nor small incident, where high-level officials demanded perseverance, and some farmers near the city walls, who couldnt evacuate in time, were rescued by a warrior of about Level 37, strong but not among the elite, who risked his life to save them. ... Such events were not frequent, but they could serve as a microcosm of the social structure of this small world. Even, one could roughly discern the situation within the target world of the so-called Great Sun Immortal Sect. However, just as Feng Ping and others had finished recording the state of this world, and were preparing to temporarily depart, they scouted some unexpected information. It was from one of the top warriors in this world. Named Master Hao Wu. After he received the routine documents from the Upper Realm, he quickly gathered some of his closest followers. The war in the outer regions has been lost, Master Hao Wus face was very grim, we lost six small worlds in one fell swoop, marking the third major defeat in nearly thirty years. What shall we do? His followers were all visibly shocked. They will surely call for more troops. The last time it was our turn, not even one-tenth came back! With so many warriors in the Immortal Sect, why must they always send us to the front lines? Just sending one Great Power should keep the front lines from consistently suffering major defeats! Hmph, theyre just afraid to die. The people in the Immortal Sect have long lost their edge. Perhaps because everyone present was a close follower of Hao Wu, they spoke without any reservations and even named names when criticizing some of the high-level individuals in the Immortal Sect, allowing Zhuang Ying, who was hiding nearby eavesdropping, to keenly record everything. The dissatisfaction of a top-level warrior in a small world with headquarters, coupled with the loss at the front, was all considered extremely important information. However, when Hao Wu spoke, he first rebuked the one who had criticized the sect. Dont say such things, without the Immortal Sect, could we survive in the Night? Moreover, there are warriors in the Immortal Sect who are constantly fighting on the front lines. The urgent matter is to first figure out what we should do; theres not much time. This defeat means the summoning order will soon reach us, Hao Wu said, his expression also anxious. With his capability, he could have completely stayed at the headquarters of the Immortal Sect, but the reason he returned to the small world was naturally because of the opportunity to control a small world and gain more resources through some not-so-orderly means. However, the headquarters were clearly also aware of this. Years of defeats had led them to pull people from the small world to the front lines. It was literally a struggle between life and death, no exaggeration! Hed wanted to return to the Immortal Sect more than once, but was refused each time. Now, there is only one solution! someone gritted their teeth, Spend money to avoid disaster, as long as we show our capabilities in cultivation, we will not be sent to the front lines. Exactly, the rest agreed. One even directly suggested, First, hold back the rewards for the lower levels, and use this opportunity. If they dont want to be cannon fodder, theyll have to give up resources. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its the only way. If its still not enough, well pitch in. What if those higher-ups are insatiable? What to do? Hmph, Ill just say my cultivation went wrong and I was corrupted by the Night, lets see if they dare to send me! These people then planned various ways to avoid warfare on the front lines. The most extreme measures even included self-inflicted serious injuries. Especially when it allowed the corruption by the night. It was the simplest and most effective method. As long as one cultivated during the night, they would be corrupted by the Night Law, and in severe cases, even transform into Weird Demons. Many powerful Weird Demons had originated this way; under such circumstances, no one wished to see their compatriots become Weird Demons. This caused Zhuang Ying, who was silently watching from the side, to show a slight change in expression. Dont they know that once the Great Sun Immortal Sect falls, they are all undoubtedly doomed to die? No, its not necessarily unclear to them. However, even so, no one wanted to be the first to die. Clearly, there were significant issues within this native civilization. However, while eavesdropping, some unexpected information was also gathered. I heard that the Exploration Team discovered some rather powerful small worlds. I heard about it too, two or three, right? Thats right, those few small worlds, despite not being high levels, have not yet fallen; they clearly have a trick up their sleeve. Wonder if its possible to make connections to go there. Do you know the location? I only know the general area; we need to ask someone. . Newly discovered small worlds, quite powerful, not high level, yet unoccupied. Piecing these pieces of information together led to some speculations. It was very likely one of the other Trial Civilizations Affiliated Civilizations. Human Civilization was here, not just the Star Moon Civilization, but also another subordinate Affiliated Civilization; hence, having other Trial Civilizations Affiliated Civilizations in this area wasnt surprising. Although no precise coordinates were obtained, knowing this bit was enough. And when all this information was gathered in Shen Haos hands, he immediately started searching on the Small Map. There were quite a few unbreached small worlds, approximately two to three hundred, mostly clustered near that Sixth Rank world; the areas mentioned in the intelligence as fallen zones could also be quickly located, some small worlds Weird Demon populations were indeed rapidly growing; as for those suspected to be other Trial Civilizations Affiliated Civilizations, it was temporarily hard to determine. However, if the remaining Trial Civilizations also turned their attention to this area then things needed to be hurried. Lets shift from dark to light, Shen Hao decided after pondering, The basic situation of the Great Sun Immortal Sect is already pretty much understood, at least they are natural allies on the front lines, no need to investigate in secret anymore. Lets send an envoy, switching to overt operations, at least before other Trial Civilizations notice them, to seize a certain initiative Compared to other Trial Civilizations, the indigenous civilization was easier to approach. After all, there were competitive relationships among Trial Civilizations. Especially in this case where they shared regional coordinates. Prior to conquering the capability to traverse regions, the only source of points for the Trial Civilizations lay in these areas containing Affiliated Civilizations, especially if Human Civilization wanted to compete for first place; its best not to miss any opportunity to earn points, otherwise, once all possible regions were exhausted without achieving first place or mastering inter-regional technology, they would have to concede the first place. Shen Haos decision also received unanimous agreement from the united front structure, and a plan was rapidly formulated. It was handed over to the Scout Team who had been observing the front lines for some time. They would be directly transitioning from the Scout Troop to become envoys of civilization. When the task update was received, Zhuang Yings reaction was still slightly odd; after all, transitioning from a Scout to an Envoy was somewhat unusual. But Feng Ping was very composed. His first mission had been the same, initially designated for reconnaissance, but later it turned into an embassy. Chapter 450 - 359: This is Merely a Slow Death Chapter 450: Chapter 359: This is Merely a Slow Death However, even though they were all on missions, the situations were significantly different. This sect, known as the Great Sun Immortal Sect, was currently facing a major crisis, but it was not yet at the stage where the entire civilization would be obliterated in the next second, a stark contrast to the previous situation with the Senya people. Therefore, approaching with the attitude of a Savior was not feasible and might even backfire. Such is human nature, never understanding the importance of a lifeline until the last moment. After careful consideration, Feng Ping decided to proceed openly and honorably. Be prepared, and by that I mean, be ready to evacuate at any moment. he said solemnly to all his teammates. ... Though he had full confidence in the President behind them, the other side was a civilization that could certainly be confirmed to have Sixth Rank warriors. The gap between Extraordinary Tiers grew wider as one progressed. Even Zhuang Zhigao, possessing a Civilization Genius with Red Mythical Talent, wasnt very confident that he could defeat a being of the Sixth Stage during the Fifth Stage, even the weakest. So far, only the President had reached this level. Therefore, given the unclear levels, strengths, and methods of the other side, it was indeed necessary to assume risks and be prepared to evacuate at any moment. Including Zhuang Ying, everyone nodded solemnly. Depart! At Feng Pings command, the Red Mythical Level spaceship entered its highest level of stealth mode, enveloping even the abilities of Feng Ping within it, essentially becoming his personal Magic Treasure, shifting entirely into an illusory state, concealing and scouting from the root cause of causality. If it werent for the Imprint they left on their bodies, even Shen Hao wouldnt be able to find them quickly. Maintaining this stance, they teleported to the target small world! But as soon as they appeared, alarms started ringing inside the spaceship as the spaceship AI or rather, the Artifact Spirit issued a detailed warning. In the current environment, there is an intensive detection network, specifically designed; once you leave the spaceship, the likelihood of the Master being discovered exceeds eight percent. Though eight percent wasnt a lot, that was the probability of Feng Ping being discovered! Zhuang Yings face changed. If it were him, his chances of being discovered would be at least above fifty percent! Let alone the others, who would basically be detected as soon as they left the spaceship. At this moment, the virtual projection was already displaying the surroundings approximately. You could see, to the naked eye, nets that glowed faintly covering the entire space. Looking further afield, it even covered the whole world! Impressive! Feng Ping whispered. He and the Divine Soul of his spaceship were highly integrated, so he could understand the power of these things even better. Its a semi-energy structure by itself, containing the Great Sun Principle, of a very high level, extremely sensitive to nighttime creatures, but thats not the most important part; the most crucial is that it contains strong Divine Thought, undoubtedly of the Sixth Stage and the abilitys quality is no less than Purple Epic level. With Feng Pings explanation, the others also understood what this was. It was indeed a powerful presence, projecting its Divine Thought onto a Magic Treasure, sprawling across the entire world! To achieve this, it wasnt just a matter of level; ability quality, or status, was also very significant. It could be said that if it werent for the highest stealth mode, where the entire spaceship was completely hidden within the void, achieving Red Mythical Level stealth, it would likely be impossible to remain undetected. However, this is also a good thing. Zhuang Ying suddenly said, First, our initial aim wasnt to hide, which means we could make contact with a powerful Sixth Rank native of this indigenous civilization in the shortest time. Second, since we have managed to remain hidden so far, the more powerful they are, the more it highlights our strength. Indeed. Feng Ping nodded, then straightened his chest, his voice growing louder, Im not bragging to you, but in terms of stealth capability, after obtaining this spaceship, Im one of the best among all the Chosen Ones in every trial! Though the capabilities of hiding and scouting departments were not insignificant, they were actually not easy to earn points or trial civilizations evaluation rewards. Training had to be done internally within the civilization. On this point, the training intensity of Human Civilization was certainly not low. On one side, Shen Hao had considerable resources, particularly in training with the Golden Ability Ball; on the other side, it was given sufficient importance. Lastly, Feng Pings Talent was truly strong, no second purely stealth-based Talent had appeared in the civilization so far. If he were to advance to Red Mythical Level, he might even be able to erase all traces of his existence, including memories, from causality. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having soothed his teammates, who were in a tense state, Feng Ping then moved the spaceship, searching for the other partys headquarters, Imperial City, and other important areas, while conducting basic observations. The preliminary observations, however, left them all somewhat amazed. It wasnt that this civilization was powerful, but rather, it was too peaceful. Yes, although the President had already mentioned that this world had no traces of large-scale invasion by Weird Demons, only some weak ones, born from the polluted worlds Laws, would be quickly exterminated, this civilization was indeed too peaceful. Chapter 451 - 359: This is just a slow death_2 Chapter 451: Chapter 359: This is just a slow death_2 City after city thrived, and some didnt even have walls, let alone many defensive installations visible. Farmlands stretched out over vast areas, with both ordinary Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and the previously seen flesh fields, where the nourishments were invariably processed remains of Weird Demons. Furthermore, one could even see Cultivators flying freely through the skies, drinking and making merry. The city streets were bustling with people, prosperous and lively. Feng Ping and the others even saw numerous arenas set up, where many Cultivators were sparring, stopping at just the right moment, to the cheers of crowds watching intently. Too peaceful, Zhuang Ying also issued the same sentiment. ... This peace wasnt a reference to the literal sense of calm. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was the absence of a sense of crisis. For example, during the development phase of Human Civilization, it was peaceful without any external enemies, but there was always a looming sense of crisis over society, the countdown to the next Trial visible everywhere, major projects related to war, and even the Cultivation in schools prioritizing strength. The sparring between students could even have death quotas! In contrast, the entirety of this society appeared to lack any sense of impending doom, hardly resembling a civilization on the brink of collapse, retreating at every front. Even Feng Ping fell silent at this moment. Such a situation naturally did not bode well for their objectives; the civilization at first glance resembled a man destitute and living a hard life, yet drowning his sorrows in drink, blissfully unaware of the starvation that tomorrow might bring. Could it be that as allies, they had to awaken them first? That was impossible. It could just be a fa?ade, strict on the inside, Feng Ping reassured himself in the end, at least they are still sending millions of troops to the front lines, which wouldnt be happening if they were always this relaxed. After all, at this time, it was only preliminary reconnaissance, and those observed were the broad masses. But in the Extraordinary World, the importance of High-level entities would undoubtedly increase. Holding on to this anticipation, Feng Ping and the others finally arrived at a place that at first glance seemed immensely powerful. This was a mountain, an extraordinarily large one, with the dense web originating from this place. Even a preliminary sensing allowed them to feel the presence of numerous strong beings. It could be said that on this mountain, there were no beings below the Fifth Stage. This should be the place, Feng Ping said in a deep voice, Prepare yourselves! The next moment, the entire spaceship voluntarily became visible! It didnt appear abruptly, but rather began to reveal itself bit by bit, undoing its own invisibility. Starting from the deepest layer of causality, then the illusory, and gradually extricating itself from spatial cracks. In fact, when they began to emerge from the illusory layer, Feng Ping could already clearly sense the surrounding web suddenly enveloping them, exuding a spine-chilling aura. Clearly, these webs were not just meant for surveillance of the entire world but, when necessary, could also become powerful weapons penetrating the entire world! Feng Ping and the others were on their highest alert! At any sign of trouble, they were ready to activate the final escape card the President had left for them and retreat immediately. However, the next moment, the webs suddenly froze. Feng Ping and his companions exchanged puzzled looks. Eventually, it was Feng Ping who, deep in thought, ordered everyone to stay still. Meanwhile, on another level, the Divine Thoughts of two powerful entities had already collided. Indeed, Shen Hao had stepped in. Normal-level communication wouldnt require Shen Hao, but now it was the only Sixth Rank being of this world and even stronger than Shen Hao had anticipated; this status granted Shen Hao the right to intervene. At this very moment, within the mountain observed by Feng Ping and his companions, a Human was slowly opening his eyes. She is called human, but in reality, she hardly looks like one. Only her upper half resembles a human, with faint traces of feminine features, while her lower half is the body of a crystal spider! Her entire lower half shone with a crystal-clear glow, emitting a soft and gentle light which, upon closer look, was revealed to be the entwining of countless silk threads, immobile and still. Despite its appearance, suggesting a sort of positive, unique artistry, it invoked an involuntary sense of horror in all who witnessed it. It was as if something extremely terrifying and evil lurked within, wrapped in that gentle glow. And at this moment, this person with eyes wide open, was staring into a seemingly empty spot in front of her. In her gaze, however, there was the presence of a figure that was both faint and unmistakable, too significant to ignore. Despite being no more than a breath of residual thought, it stood tall and majestic like the Great Sun, the most powerful she had ever encountered in her life. It was the consciousness of Shen Hao, trailing behind Feng Ping and others. This weird demon, you didnt kill it, did you? Shen Hao asked, his eyes focused on her lower body. He had noticed from the first moment of observation. This form, wrapped in silk threads, was actually the remnants of an extremely powerful weird demon, even more so than the Controller currently in this area. And it had been refined into this unique Magic Treasure in a very mystical way. The technique, the skill involved, was at least of the Purple Epic Level 6. Not just Level 51. It was slain by my master, the other replied, her voice hollow and numb, as though it had been a very, very long time since she had communicated with anyone else. However, after a pause, her speech became smoother, visible to the naked eye, My master refined it into a treasure tailored for me and entrusted me with the entire Great Sun Immortal Sect, which has been 7,422 years to this date. She evidently explained to Shen Hao. However, over 7,000 years? For Mortal Civilization, it might be an extremely long duration, long enough for several dynasties to rise and fall. But for an Extraordinary Civilization, especially one at this level, it was far too short. The lifespan of Extraordinary Individuals is closely linked to the Extraordinary Path, Extraordinary Levels, and their inherent foundation. Ordinarily, once one reaches the Fifth Stage, living for ten thousand years is no difficult feat. Yet, this civilization was nearing its end. Youve been guarding too zealously, Shen Hao bluntly pointed out the fact, Theyre too dependent on you, but you can only protect this single world after all. With no development or successors, its nothing but a slow death. Yes, Shen Hao had already seen through her flaws. This method of fusing oneself with the remains of a weird demon was indeed mystical and powerful, filled with profound understanding of the universes fundamental laws, and even seemed to surpass the sum of its parts, likely related to the unique interaction between these two forces. But it ultimately remained a force of weird demons, tainted with Pollution. Furthermore, this fusion was relatively superficial and had not reached a true unification. This meant that she could not leave this small world to venture into gaps of the universe where the Night Law had even greater influence. Otherwise, she could transform into a true weird demon at any moment. Moreover, she had to diligently practice her Cultivation every day, accumulating power, then spend the accumulated power during the night to combat the corruption and Pollution of the Night Law on herself. Day in, day out, she could not rest for a moment, not even now! This balance was too fragile. But what was truly terrible was the development of the entire civilization. Shen Hao had already glanced over the network she established, and she did not obstruct him. Yet, he couldnt find a single person with the potential to break through to the Sixth Stage! Chapter 452 - 360: Other Trial Civilizations! Chapter 452: Chapter 360: Other Trial Civilizations! Not only had they broken through to the Sixth Stage, but in Shen Haos view, the abilities of these so-called warriors were quite ordinary. Even those of the same level found it difficult to compare with the powerful entities among the Weird Demons. This was not the case for just one or two individuals but for the entire civilization. Basically, this implied that the civilizations developmental potential was meager. If it had been a peaceful development, that would have been fine. Extraordinary Civilizations inherently possessed such characteristics, with prodigies emerging over the long years, continually dragging the civilizations development forward. But now, they were in the stage of war. And an extremely perilous stage of war at that! ... Although war could bring tremendous destruction to a civilization, it also forced the civilization to develop, like a person chased by wolves always running faster than usual. The problem with this civilization was that, despite still facing the threat of war, they were too well-protected, leading to a loss of crisis awareness. This was truly a chronic death. Faced with Shen Haos words, the strong but unknown figure before him fell into slight silence. After a while, she slowly said, I just need to do what I am capable of, and thats enough. Indeed, she was not unaware of this, but she could no longer change anything. Protecting the entire civilization until the last moment, until the ultimate destruction arrived. That was her thought. It was also clearly displayed before Shen Hao at this moment. Shen Hao remained silent for a while, feeling somewhat like he was facing the initial Sky Spirit Civilization. The original Sky Spirit Civilization had struggled, then calmly faced death. Facing such a civilization, Shen Hao actually had some experience. He directly said, If that is so, then hand over your last legacy to us. In return, we will shelter a small number of people as the seeds for the continuation of your civilization. Yes, this was a fair trade. However, the other party slowly rejected it. I have already left a seed for this civilization, her tone becoming smoother, even carrying a sense of ease, The legacy is the same, handed over to others. Someone had been here before? Shen Haos brows slightly furrowed. If indeed other Trial Civilizations had made contact first, that was definitely bad news. Shen Hao did not speak, only slightly increasing his power and using his abilities to derive insights. He did not conceal anything, and although the other party sensed something, she did not stop him. In her view, this powerful being who suddenly appeared must be one of the Day Creatures. In that case, there was no need to offend him when the Great Sun Immortal Sect was about to be destroyed. As long as he did not massacre indiscriminately and prematurely destroy the civilizations final hours, she was willing to allow whatever he wished to do. And indeed, Shen Hao discovered several Chosen Ones! Among them, there even appeared to be Chosen Ones with Golden Legendary Talent, and possibly even Red Mythical abilities, as she seemed to have a certain awareness. Regrettably, the Chosen One Observation cheat was not activated; otherwise, he could have silently known all her abilities by directly using the cheat. It seems someone has come before, Shen Hao continued, not overly worried, But in such a dangerous world, ensuring the protection of some people is not that easy. The implications between the words were clear. With the current situation, she clearly had more than one option, and that was the markets demand. But Shen Hao had strong confidence in Human Civilization and himself. Especially in himself. In such an Extraordinary World, individual power was key, and he was fully confident he could persuade her to reconsider. However, the only powerful individual of the Great Sun Immortal Sect slowly shook her head again and said, You are mistaken. My choice is not some newly emerged powerful force but a place deeply connected to both me and my mentor, the origin of my mentor, the true location of the Great Sun Immortal Sect. Shen Hao fell silent. So this so-called Great Sun Immortal Sect was just a branch? He had thought it was Trial Civilizations coming first, but it turned out to be natives? This situation was somewhat ambiguous whether it was good or bad. If there was a powerful force behind it, the resources of this world, including those Extraordinary Inheritances closely related to the laws of this Trial Universe, would not be so easily obtained. But the advantage was, there was no need to directly compete with Trial Civilizations. Is the true Great Sun Immortal Sect very strong? Shen Hao continued communicating. Regardless, it was first necessary to gather more intelligence. Judging by her demeanor, she appeared to be quite forthcoming, with no intent to hide anything. Im not very sure because Ive never truly been there, the womans tone carrying some obvious longing, My mentor came here alone; it seems he was expelled without any contact until his death when he told me everything and left just a Communication Talisman, instructing me to contact the true Great Sun Immortal Sect in times of crisis Indeed, she had already made contact. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Realizing that she was gradually unable to protect the small worlds and the irreversible destruction of the civilization, she had made contact. But the response from the Great Sun Immortal Sect was not to save but rather a promise to take some people away. Chapter 453 - 360: Other Trial Civilizations!_2 Chapter 453: Chapter 360: Other Trial Civilizations!_2 So, were they unwilling to come over to rescue this Branch that wasnt particularly weak, or were they truly powerless? Shen Hao took another look at the few Chosen Ones who had stayed here and realized why, despite having already arrived, they seemed to make no further moves. They were likely observing as well. If thats the case, then suit yourselves, Shen Hao ultimately said nothing more, just gave them a deep look, The deal I proposed remains valid. As his voice faded, his consciousness slowly withdrew. Leaving only a message for Feng Ping, telling him to also head back and arrange for a proper team to come and secure the area, staying informed at all times. ... After all, Feng Pings ability lay in reconnaissance, not diplomacy. Impersonating a diplomat at the beginning was not an issue, as he would soon leave, but now that stable contact had been established, it was more appropriate to send professionals. However, this time the scouting objective for this world was not accomplished. Originally, the plan had been to make contact with this powerful indigenous civilization to jointly face the Weird Demons, utilizing their strength to gain massive points while also obtaining related inheritances from this world, as well as the Sixth Stage Extraordinary Resources which Human Civilization was currently lacking. For now, it seemed not possible. Yet, there were other gains. Learning of the existence of even more powerful native civilizations, and the chance for initial contacts with other Trial Civilizations! Besides, there wasnt an absence of opportunity. Immediately assemble a diplomatic mission, Shen Hao ordered upon his return, and have the Strategic Command Center analyze the strategic plans within this region! This was a juicy piece of meat, one that many were vying for. At the very least, they needed to take a big bite. With this command, Human Civilization promptly swung into action. On one hand, the Strategic Command Center needed to maximize their advantage, not referring to military strength, but to the precise coordinates of the Weird Demons provided by Shen Hao. Do not underestimate the value of such coordinate intelligence, in the complex topography of a Bubble-shaped Universe, the role of coordinate locations was huge. They could use their intelligence advantage for precise and efficient guerilla warfare, achieving battle outcomes that could compare to forces several times their size! At the same time, the diplomatic mission team quickly took shape. The leader was a man named Lian Yunbin. He was considered a rising star. He hadnt shown a noteworthy performance in the last Trial, but in the rest period of over twenty years, hed been sent on missions to Affiliated Civilizations frequently, playing an important role in the integration and formation of order within the entire Civilization System, thus achieving remarkable political feats. Most importantly, his personal power was strong. With his outstanding negotiating ability combined with formidable personal strength, he too possessed the Golden Legendary Talent and had recently reached Level 47. Under such circumstances, deploying him was undoubtedly the more suitable choice. Even General Yang Jun was sent along as a safety Guardian. Human Civilization currently was still weaker overall compared to other civilizations, but there was no difference in terms of crossing strata. At least, the few Chosen Ones that Shen Hao observed were at most Level 48. By comparison, General Yang had also reached Level 48, not at all inferior. Compared to the Mission to Great Sun Immortal Sect, it was even more crucial to obtain intelligence on other Trial Civilizations. General Yang, I hope you can show more strength and confidence, Lian Yunbin said to the mission team on their way, We do not understand the strength of the other side, but they also do not understand ours. I know, in our hearts, its our Potential that is strong, our actual strength always seems weaker at the start, but we cannot let the other side perceive this. So, even if it means self-hypnosis, you must appear strong, from the inside out! Rest assured, General Yang chuckled, With the presence of our President, there arent many civilizations that can compete with our confidence. With this consensus, they reached the Great Sun Immortal Sect. The arrival this time was open and aboveboard. Sure enough, there was no scrutiny. Apparently, that being whose name was still unknown had already sent some messages on her behalf, although it wasnt clear exactly how she had put it. Nevertheless, when the people from the Great Sun Immortal Sect approached them, there was a distinct air of arrogance in their demeanor. You are to stay put on this mountain peak. Remember, do not leave on your own accord or wander about aimlessly. This is the Holy Land of our Great Sun Immortal Sect. To allow you to pay homage here is a Blessing from our Supreme Sect Master. If you want to remain here, you must abide by the Sects rules. Understood? After a simple sentence, the person turned and left. It was clear that they were unwilling to utter another word. Judging from their hasty departure, one might assume there was some urgent matter. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In reality, it was likely they had made plans to enjoy themselves with someone. This is the usual behavior of high-level personnel; once you reach a level thats hardly attainable, whats left is simply to enjoy oneself. The other Chosen Ones from the Trial Civilizations are also here, Lian Yunbin whispered, looking toward two locations not far away. This mountaintop was actually very vast and majestic. Although it wasnt as large as the biggest peak, it was still far beyond any mountaintop you would find on a common planet, with an altitude of at least several hundred thousand meters. However, for strong individuals like them, it was all too small. It was so small that they could discern the presence of a few others before they even got close. The number of people wasnt high, but they were powerful. There were two groups in total, and it seemed that Human Civilization had arrived late. This area was actually a meeting point for three different affiliated civilizations from the Trial Civilizations! Lets go. As latecomers, we should go and greet them, Lian Yunbin said, heading towards a certain direction. In fact, just after the native warrior had left, these individuals had made no attempt to disguise their presence, showcasing the strength of their levels. The person Lian Yunbin was now seeking was the most powerful among them. There were only four individuals in this group, all bearing a resemblance to the natives in appearance, but it was clear that they were concealing their true forms to some extent, likely belonging to a humanoid species. At this moment, the leader was already waiting to greet them from not too far away. Welcome, everyone. At present, this person looked rather handsome by Human Civilizations standards of beauty. The smile on his lips even had a hint of mischief, but it didnt put anyone off. On the contrary, it added a measure of charm. The moment he spoke, his demeanor was exceptionally warm. We are all from Trial Civilizations, so theres no need to be overly formal. Even though there is competition, we should primarily focus on cooperating against the Trial. Our interactions can certainly be more cordial. Thats correct, Lian Yunbin said with a smile, Fighting the Trial is our primary concern. We have always loved peace. May I know the name of your civilization? We shouldnt reveal that unless we exchange names, said the handsome man with a smile. But I can give you my own name. You can call me Hemu. Lian Yunbin, Lian Yunbin likewise shared his own name. The reason for the need to keep the names of civilizations somewhat confidential had mainly to do with the rules for civilization ranking. All civilization rankings are written in the primary script of the civilization itself. Without knowing the pronunciation, even mystical means could at most interpret the meaning of these civilizations but not know their true pronunciation. However, once the pronunciation is heard, it becomes different. You can immediately identify which civilization it corresponds to on the civilization rankings. However, maintaining this as a secret is quite challenging, because inevitably, with enough interaction, theres always a chance to learn it. And once a civilizations ranking is known, many things can be inferred by observing the changes in their performance values. This is probably why the two teams, despite being on the same mountaintop, kept a significant distance between each other. Chapter 454 03-25 - 361: Its Actually the Second Civilization! Chapter 454: Chapter 361: Its Actually the Second Civilization! However, this performance actually reveals a lot of intelligence. For instance, these two civilizations can basically be confirmed not to be the currently strongest civilization on the ranking list. Given the level of strength of that civilization, they would neither feel contempt for nor should they hide their name. After all, their strength is visible to the naked eye, and even one could match the combined strength of several Trial Civilizations. Moreover, for Trial Civilizations, the Trial is also an opportunity to recruit Affiliated Civilizations. Recruiting Affiliated Civilizations can enhance ones strength in the shortest amount of time; since one is already the first, they should display a domineering side. ... Hiding in fear doesnt facilitate the recruitment of Affiliated Civilizations. This applies to Human Civilization as well. Therefore, having ensured that these two civilizations are neither the current first-ranked civilization nor likely the third or fourth or such higher-ranked civilizations, Lian Yunbin made an important decision. Exchanging names isnt unacceptable, Lian Yunbin said with a smile. But this single sentence sent a shock through the heart of a man named Hemu, causing his nervousness and attention to skyrocket! Daring to reveal ones name is equivalent to revealing more intelligence. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?. What is this? Its the best demonstration of confidence! Is it the powerful First Civilization, or the Second Civilization with a strong foundation and astonishing potential? We are from Human Civilization, Lian Yunbin didnt even give the other party too much time to think and solemnly announced his civilizations name! Originally, they had no intention to hide. And the moment they heard the name of the civilization, the other side understood. Voice and text are the key elements in understanding language or the meaning of information within the Extraordinary Domain. From the moment the other party stated their civilizations name, combined with the information from the ranking list, everything was clear. Second Civilization! It was the civilization that was originally ranked fifth but in a short time, soared to second and even had the potential to threaten the First Civilization! In this Trial, it was undoubtedly one of the most attention-grabbing civilizations among the nine. So, its like this, Hemus expression became serious, Our distinguished civilization is the Thunder Fire Civilization. Thunder Fire, Lian Yunbin also knew the specific ranking of the others civilization instantly. Sixth place! In the current rankings, the gap between the last five names wasnt large, and the competition was quite fierce. The performance value between the Sixth and Fifth Civilizations was especially close; at least for now, their performance could definitely be considered average. However, here at Human Civilization, there was even more detailed top-secret intelligence. It was the basic strength of each civilization deduced by the President through powerful personal ability. As an ambassador, Lian Yunbin didnt have the right to know the full contents of this intelligence but could apply for it at any time. At this moment, Lian Yunbin sent his application through his mind. Despite being in another world, every individual within Human Civilization was closely connected to the Human Emperor, and this was even more so for Primordial Humans, who could perform an action similar to prayer anytime, anywhere, without needing any rituals, silently. Such prayers would receive initial processing by the Emperors Crown owned by Shen Hao. He would then delegate less critical matters to Fiora and handle the important ones himself. At this time, Shen Hao was silently observing these Trial Civilizations through their perspectives, thus he permitted the request immediately. Relevant intelligence about Thunder Fire Civilization was transmitted over. This intelligence naturally came from the database, containing only some data about these civilizations participation in the Trial of Civilizations. Such as the number of warriors at each level, the foundation of Red Mythical figures within the civilization, and the like. And just a preliminary understanding made Lian Yunbin slightly apprehensive. Very strong! Despite being currently sixth, the apparent strength before participating in the Trial exceeded that of Human Civilization before its own Trial! One could only say the potential of Human Civilization truly is incomparable; if not for having a developmental cheat, they would normally be at the bottom. Even now, not being at the bottom, the initial strength indeed cant be considered strong. Thunder Fire Civilization, this name should be a transliteration, right? Lian Yunbin maintained an unfazed demeanor, not even revealing any concern for the opponents strength, instead casually asking about the meaning of the name. In fact, that should be the poise displayed by the second-ranked civilization. Without knowing about the cheat, the apparent strength of Human Civilization in the eyes of other civilizations would be about seven times their actual strength! Or even stronger. After all, the shock brought by the instantaneous increase of points equivalent to seven Sixth Stage Weird Demons is bigger than dealing with one after another. In such a scenario, as a civilization ranked only sixth, its appropriate to have pride. Behind Lian Yunbin, people like Yang Jun did the same. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When the other party mentioned their civilizations name, each of their expressions was very indifferent; although they didnt show any arrogance, compared to the opponents sudden enthusiastic change, it was already the best demonstration of strength. Chapter 455 03-25 - 361: Its Actually the Second Civilization!_2 Chapter 455: Chapter 361: Its Actually the Second Civilization!_2 Therefore, Hemu did not find it strange, his attention was taut, completely at a disadvantage in this rather sudden negotiation. After all, diplomatic ability is fundamentally an extension of civilization strength. Indeed, its an interpretation, Hemu said with a smile, Our civilization began early with dense manifestations of thunder, encompassing thunder worship, and our Extraordinary Path is the same. Thunder Fire represents the most characteristic aspect of our civilization. As he spoke, he raised his palm where strands of black lightning emerged, demonstrating a display resembling flames. Everyone could sense the formidable force within. Even, there was a unique vitality contained within. ... The strength of the opponent was undeniable, probably at Level 48, possessing a Golden Legendary Talent, and at least one Red Mythical ability. This was the conclusion brought by the preliminary investigation of the President! Truly unique, Lian Yunbin did not stint his admiration. However, his praise already faintly set himself on a higher status. Hemu had no objections, for it was the truth. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Their rank was so far behind this time, it was clear they could no longer take the lead among Trial Civilizations. Such civilizations, after three or four trials at most, must find a suitable Sovereign Civilization. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? Otherwise, their ranking would only drop lower and lower until they ended up last in a trial and then were destroyed. The several civilizations that were destroyed in the last trial experienced this fate. Therefore, the relationship between weak Trial Civilizations looking for suitable and powerful Sovereign Civilizations and powerful civilizations collecting equally suitable and strong Affiliated Civilizations is fundamentally a two-way choice. The competitive relationship between them, on the other hand, is not intense. Naturally, they can get along more harmoniously and are not stingy with sharing more intelligence information. Speaking of lightning, the Chosen One, the strongest in our civilization, was also once adept at using the power of lightning. In the beginning of the trial, it can be said that he saved our entire civilization, Lian Yunbin stretched out his hand, directly showcasing a strand of golden lightning. As a direct subordinate of Shen Hao, he is essentially like a Favoured one, naturally able to possess a part of Shen Haos powers. Thunder is one of them. The [Purple Cloud Thunder] ability is still Golden Legendary to this day and has not found a higher substitute. Hence, its actually not used much anymore. Hemu could naturally discern the quality of this ability. But still, he was shocked! As an ability of Shen Hao, and especially being passed down through the [Emperor] profession to his subjects and Favoured, it must naturally contain a trace of the essence of [Sovereign]. Combined with the essence of [Emperor], the mere trace of foundation displayed was enough to amaze such a Thunder Expert! No need for hesitation, it was directly confirmable. At least a Red Mythical Talent! Yes, according to the databank information obtained from Shen Hao, among the current Trial Civilizations, the only ones with a Red Mythical Talent are those ranked first, third, and Human Civilization itself C three civilizations. Among them, the first and the third civilizations have only one each. From this, its evident, even at such a level, a Red Mythical Talent is still exceedingly rare. The shock this brought to such a civilization like the sixth could be imagined. Hemus heart grew more solemn; regardless of conjectures, when facts laid before them, they had no choice but to take it seriously. Indeed, its an astonishing ability; it seems we have all forged a deep connection with Thunder, Hemus smile even became a touch warmer. At such a level of strength, controlling ones facial expressions is a simple matter, so this display was certainly intentional. But this kind of display in itself was proof of a closer relationship. Therefore, Lian Yunbins tone was similarly cordial, a hint of a smile on his face as he said, Thats right, the very moment I heard the name of your civilization, I felt a kinship. You arrived a bit earlier, do you understand anything about the other civilization? His words shifted, still inquiring about another Trial Civilization, yet within his inquiry, he had subtly allied with Hemu, positioning the other civilization separately. Such a small tactic was quite useful. From the positioning of these two civilizations, it was likely they were at odds with each other. We suspect they are the Casey Civilization, ranked eighth, Hemu said with a smile, Dont be fooled by just being eighth; the performance value difference between us and even the fifth is not significant. If we could communicate with the Great Sun Immortal Sect, we might quickly catch up; thus, they naturally see us as competitors. However, now that your civilization has arrived, my Thunder Fire Civilization is very willing to forego the interests of this region. This was a clear statement of position. But in reality, it was just an empty promise. The strength of the Human Civilization was apparent here; what could they do if they did not concede? Moreover, if they couldnt obtain it, neither could the other civilization. After all, there was no competition between Thunder Fire Civilization and Human Civilization; the ranking gap was too vast. To be frank, Lian Yunbin nodded, we are preparing to make a run for the first place. This region is quite crucial indeed. Upon hearing make a run for first place, despite being prepared, Hemu couldnt help but have a moment of tension. This was a big deal! If it truly succeeded, then the astounding potential displayed by this Human Civilization would definitely be a suitable choice for a Sovereign Civilization. After all, choosing a Sovereign was not just about strength; if the potential wasnt enough and it fell behind after a few Trials, it would still face the crisis of extinction. And even in failure, this would signify more aggressive, perhaps even riskier actions. Hemu was now somewhat impatient to relay this intelligence; his entire Thunder Fire Civilization might need to make some significant decisions regarding this information, possibly even changes! Using him alone, he had no authority to handle it. But at this moment, gathering more intelligence was still the most important thing. Second, naturally, is aiming for first place. I also believe in your civilizations strength, Hemu expressed a perfectly timed mix of envy and respect, then his expression turned serious, Since theres such a connection, if theres anything you need our help with, feel free to bring it up. We would be delighted to establish friendly relations with such a formidable civilization as yours. Flattery was cheap and thus freely given. Even if a friendly relationship could not be established, a civilization such as theirs would, by all means, avoid antagonistic relations, or even tendencies for antagonism, with a civilization ranked second! Currently, that wont be necessary, but if there is a need from above, we will discuss it further, Lian Yunbin said with a faint smile, yet he didnt seem to pay much attention to it. He then looked towards the direction of the other civilization but seemed to have no intention of going there directly, instead asking, You must have also spotted the flaws of this indigenous civilization, right? Their fighting spirit is too weak, lacking in successors, merely relying on the support of a Sixth Stage powerful entity, destruction is inevitable. Exactly, Hemu also nodded. They were the first ones to arrive, so they knew a lot of intelligence. He was also happy to share, continuing to say, But in truth, they are not entirely hopeless. As far as we know, there are still a group of warriors in this civilizations front lines willing to fight bravely. No matter how comfortable people are, once a crisis arrives, they will always unleash considerable potential. Moreover, their techniques for handling enemies are crucial, which we are seeking to understand too. Regrettably, that warrior refuses to communicate with us, and our Sixth Rank Chosen One is not available at this moment. Clearly, not every strong Chosen One was like Shen Hao, who only needed to sit on the throne to bring significant assistance and benefits to the entire civilization. Most warriors needed to personally engage in battle. In tense competition, being stretched thin is inevitable. Chapter 456 03-25 - 362: The True VIP! Chapter 456: Chapter 362: The True VIP! This is likely also the reason they clearly discovered this world but were essentially unable to do much about it, choosing instead to send only a small mission here. After all, dont look at this indigenous civilization as if its fated to inevitable destruction, their strength is truly not weak. This is also a typical characteristic of trial worlds containing indigenous civilizations. After all, for Trial Civilizations, the strength of the Trial World itself must certainly be greater than the strength of the Trial Civilization, even far greater! Otherwise, given the growth rate of Trial Civilizations, even a slightly stronger trial world would present no difficulty at all. Under these circumstances, they could only treat such indigenous civilizations with caution. ... However, Human Civilization is different. This is where the foundational advantage brought by a supremely strong warrior becomes apparent. The prior communications by Shen Hao were sufficient to greatly enhance the regard the sixth-rank warrior of this indigenous civilization had for Human Civilization. Dont be fooled by the seemingly indifferent attitude of the indigenous receptionist before; it is definitely a matter of communication. In fact, Lian Yunbin was already considering whether to apply to the President, to extend the influence from the top level to the lower stages. This seemed to be a decent breakthrough as well. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?? After pondering for a moment, Lian Yunbin said, It seems that we indeed need higher-level communication. These lower-level natives havent even truly sensed their own crisis. In this case, I will apply and try. Hmm? Hemus gaze sharpened. Could Human Civilization still muster Sixth Stage power? The data showing their performance values soaring, have they still not exerted their full strength? It must be said that although contact between the two civilizations had just begun, both sides were already constantly using fragmented information for analysis to deepen their understanding. Especially so for Thunder Fire Civilization. Their need to understand Human Civilization was much greater than Human Civilizations need to understand them. After all, the status between civilizations ultimately stems from strength. And the actions that Lian Yunbin took next were even more shocking to the people of Thunder Fire Civilization. He lit incense and wrote some characters in the air, then bowed toward the horizon. Was this a call for communication from a higher level? Could they communicate directly with the Sixth Rank? But at the next moment, everyone was shocked to see the indigenous warrior who had received them earlier hurriedly approaching from the horizon. Upon seeing Lian Yunbin and his companions, his face was filled with an enthusiastic smile, Fellow practitioners from the Human Divine Country, we were neglectful just now. We must give a proper apology. Theres no need to disturb the Sect Master, ah. Hemu and the others exchanged glances, all feeling somewhat at a loss for words. They were the first to arrive here and naturally understood how arrogant this host was. Even though their strength was not weak and they obviously came from a powerful force, he still did not take them seriously. After merely settling them on this mountain peak, he had ignored them completely, even demanding that they not move about freely. But now, his attitude had completely changed! Such a rapid transformation! This could explain a lot of information! The warriors of Human Civilization must have received the application at the first opportunity, learned of the situation here, and then notified the indigenous civilizations sixth-rank warriorthat Sect Masterin the very first instance, and finally, that Sect Master had actually informed this man, who presently looked sweaty and forced a smile, in stern words! It was astonishing. Each of these steps was extremely important! It represented the importance that the warriors of Human Civilization placed on this mission, and also the loyalty of that indigenous sixth-rank warrior! This friend, how may I address you? Lian Yunbin asked with a light laugh, looking at the indigenous man before him. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Their strength levels were not weak, but his mentality seemed somewhat frivolous, lacking the temperament that a Transcendent pursues a higher Life Level. Fellow practitioners may call me Shui An, Master Shui An said, still smiling, We have arranged new accommodations for you. Please take a look and if you find anything unsatisfactory, feel free to mention it! At this moment, Master Shui An was utterly devoid of temper. His shock was in no way lesser than that of Hemu and the others. One must know that their Sect Master had not concerned himself with worldly matters for thousands of years, and the occasional communications had always been very calm, though his status was lofty, he was more like an indifferent Divine Being, or even a statue. But just now! He had used a stern tone to refer to these envoys from the Human Divine Country as distinguished guests! Without a doubt, this Human Divine Country completely surpassed other forces, even surpassing any new force they had previously encountered! Of course, thats fine, Lian Yunbin said with a smile, then looked towards Hemu and the others, continuing, We found common ground at first sight with these individuals, and since theres a new residence, why not go together? It will make communication easier. Master Shui An was taken aback, observing changes in Hemu and the others expressions, but naturally, he did not refuse and nodded with a smile in agreement. Hemu and the others were pleased. They too had come with a mission, but during this time, they had made no progress. They had not expected the breakthrough to come so easily! The more they observed Human Civilization, the more they felt this civilization indeed had the potential to be chosen by a Sovereign Country Civilization! Chapter 457 03-25 - 362: The True VIP!_2 Chapter 457: Chapter 362: The True VIP!_2 Of course, this was just a preliminary impression, but there was another focus nowthey had actually excluded another civilization as if it didnt exist! Clearly, this was a deliberate strategy by Yun Bin, simple yet highly effective. The other civilization, the Casey people, just watched helplessly as this group left the mountain that had restricted them and flew towards the distant horizon with ease! Boss, what should we do? A Casey person asked their ambassador with an unpleasant expression. He was a man called Gottaby. His expression was not looking good either. ... Clearly, with the arrival of this new force, the situation had undergone a huge change. They had seen Master Shui An come and go, and they could roughly guess that the new force must have done something. But now, another civilization had been taken along, and this was very serious! Just as Hemu had guessed their civilizations name and rank, they had also basically figured out Hemu and his peoples civilizations name and rank, understanding the competitive relationship between them, but now, they were clearly at a competitive disadvantage! And it had come so suddenly! We cant just sit and wait, we must find out what has happened, Gottaby decided quickly, clenching his fist, especially about that newly emerged civilization, we must know their identity and attitude! Clearly, this gave them a great sense of crisis. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. The new force could potentially be a powerful Trial Civilization. The pressure brought about by their sudden intervention and appearance had already surpassed the interests held by the indigenous civilization, even going beyond the previous competition. Nobody had anticipated that the crisis would emerge so quickly. Meanwhile, Hemu and his companions, who had already arrived at their new abode, were for the first time making real, deep contact with this indigenous civilization. There was nothing they could do about it, given that their initially sent envoy had been discovered as soon as he arrived in this world and due to the omnipresent Divine Thought Silk Net, had been afraid to make any rash moves. Even their communication between each other had to rely on special equipment of Golden Legendary Quality. In this situation, while they had arrived earlier, apart from probing and understanding the other Trial Civilization, they gained no other benefits. Until now, their residence was in an area that was clearly more central. A vast group of Floating Islands. Looking around, surrounding the central mountain, a dense mass of islands floated in the sky, the number astonishing. Yet, on the mountain not far outside, one couldnt perceive the slightest bit, as if this area was encased in another barrier. No, it wasnt as ifit really was. The entire core area, not only was filled with an exceptionally dense amount of Extraordinary Elements, but it was also completely covered by a very profound technology, suffusing the entire area with the aura of the Great Sun Principle. It even made one wonder if even night would not affect it significantly. Its somewhat like the Weird Demons Night Curtain, Hemu murmured, a sense of delight emerging in his mind. Clearly, the pollution of the Night was a troublesome matter for any Trial Civilization. Especially in the absence of the Red Mythical level restraining effect of the Great Sun Principle like Shen Haos. Since Weird Demons could envelop some small worlds in darkness even during the day, given the rules of Extraordinary Origin in this world, the day should be capable of achieving something similar. This one in front of them was very likely! Without the crisis of overnight disaster, and even without worry about the pollution of Night, no wonder, no wonder Yun Bin seemed to sigh a bit. From their point of view, they naturally hoped to see an indigenous civilization that was strong enough in attitude. Only such natives could provide reliable assistance on the front lines against this trial. Clearly, while the natives of this civilization were powerful, in the most critical aspects, they were not reliable. However, the inheritance of technology was still important. This technology right in front of them had to be acquired. At this moment, Master Shui An, who had gone ahead to arrange things, returned, holding a stack of objects resembling jade pendants. Upon closer examination, they were high-quality magic treasures. These are identity proofs and also keys to many barriers, Master Shui An handed a few of them to Lian Yunbin and other envoys of human civilization, instructing them, No matter where you go, you must carry them, otherwise, you will trigger the barriers, and by then, the Sect Master might not be able to intervene in time. Oh? The eyes of Lian Yunbin and the others brightened slightly. They were all close to the peak of the Fifth Stage, warriors confident in their strength. However, from the tone of the other party, these barriers were so powerful that even they were not safe, which clearly meant that the barriers were at least at the level of the Sixth Rank! At the very least, they were close to the Sixth Rank! This was a technology level that they, as part of the trial civilizations, had yet to touch. Indeed, although this indigenous civilization had issues with their mindset, their technological foundation was exceptionally profound! May we have the opportunity to understand more about your sect? Lian Yunbin asked directly. He had already received a notification from Shen Hao. Although the deal had not been successful, they, representing him in this world, could afford to be proactive and assertive, without being overly humble. And indeed, that was the case. With the Sect Masters reference to them as honored guests, their status was not ordinary. As the only Sixth Rank warrior of this indigenous civilization and the one who firmly safeguarded this world for so long, it was more apt to call her the Guardian God rather than just the Sect Master. Her status and influence were hardly less than Shen Haos in the human civilization. Under such circumstances, even a single word could represent so much more. The honored friends from human civilization will use the elders token, said Master Shui An solemnly, except for some core areas which even we cannot enter, you may move freely everywhere else. Soon, a group of disciples will come to serve you. If you have any needs, feel free to ask me immediately. Even if it involves resources for cultivation, there is no need to disturb the Sect Master unnecessarily. Clearly, they were indeed being treated as true honored guests. This distinct preferential treatment, although envied by Hemu and the others, did not seem wrong to them; they were simply amazed at the strength and methods of human civilization. With the identity tokens in their hands, they had already surpassed another civilization by a large margin. Even though they were aware of the techniques human civilization used to differentiate treatment, it was still an opportunity. Not to mention anything else, as long as they seized it, there was indeed a chance to leave other competitors behind and perhaps even contest for the fifth. Having clarified the benefits involved, Hemu and the others appeared even more amiable and natural, adopting a respectful attitude towards Lian Yunbin and the others. That is very good, Lian Yunbin grasped the significance of his own identity and status and did not hesitate to respond with a smile, Our visit this time is partly to deepen our understanding of your esteemed sect and partly to hope for an exchange of resources and technology. I believe both our parties have their own experiences and foundations in combating the Night. As he spoke, he extended his palm. The Great Sun Emperor Seal emerged in an instant, the scorching light of the Great Sun slowly circulating in the center of his hand. Hemu and the others were taken aback! This was different from the previous lightning! The Power of the Great Sun held the highest regard in these trial laws, absolutely the first! Human civilization had already mastered this power that could counter the Night in such a short time? Not just them, even the native civilizations Master Shui An watching was also wide-eyed, full of astonishment. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Their cultivation was based on the Great Sun Origin, so they understood even deeper! Chapter 458 03-25 - 363: The Breakthrough Time of Shen Hao! Chapter 458: Chapter 363: The Breakthrough Time of Shen Hao! At this moment, in the eyes of Shui An, the soft and bright glow in the opponents hand resembled nothing less than the Great Sun Avatar! Even the power within his body and his Divine Soul were subtly trembling. It seemed to resonate with this power! He had never seen such a phenomenon before, but it was evident that this power was extraordinary. However, Shui An was merely shocked for a moment and showed no significant change afterward. He was well aware of his potential, having reached his limit long ago, and had essentially lost the possibility of further advancement. He hadnt paid much attention to cultivation for over a thousand years. Given his status, unless the entire Great Sun Immortal Sect were to be destroyed, he wouldnt be called to the battlefield. ... Thus, at this moment, he merely expressed a few words of amazement and praise, nothing more. In terms of strength, individuals like Hemu had already demonstrated superior power compared to Shui An, but under the coverage of the Great Sun Races Divine Thought Silk Net, no matter how strong Hemu and his companions were, they had to behave obediently. Upon realizing this, Lian Yunbin sighed in his heart. The people of the Great Sun Immortal Sect were no longer in awe due to their personal power, which also meant they no longer craved it. But his important mission lay not with these individuals, but on a technological level. At least with the current emphasis, some technologies were directly obtainable. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???0.? Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Following this, Lian Yunbin no longer bothered with the other two Trial Civilizations, continuing to ignore one and curry favor with the other, highlighting his own importance. Beyond that, he devoted all his main efforts to the technological field. Shui An hadnt misled him. The token they received truly granted them free access to many areas of the Great Sun Immortal Sect, even including places akin to the Scripture Pavilion. Aside from some highly confidential inheritances, such as the top-tier ones and some involving Extraordinary Inheritance of the Sixth Stage, others were freely accessible. A small part could also be exchanged through Spiritual Power Technology which Human Civilization possessed. Notably, despite ongoing reports of defeat at the frontlines, the people of the Great Sun Immortal Sect showed an immense preference for technologies relating to lifestyle and leisure more than for the Great Sun Principle or war-related technologies. Luxury-type spaceship Magic Treasures, Card Masters Dream Card series, and even some technological games designed for Transcendents entertainment were incredibly popular! They even proactively exchanged some top-tier technologies. It can only be said that all this gave Human Civilization a deeper understanding of this indigenous civilization. Were it not for some truly core technologies overseen by a Sixth Rank Warrior, the responsible leaders of Human Civilization would have even suspected that they could potentially drain all the value from this indigenous civilization through simple trade relationships! Even now, the gains were substantial. Just like the previous trials Spiritual Energy Technology, these technologies might not be much stronger than those of Human Civilization, but they were extremely suitable for this trial. Some war-related content was exceptionally efficiently applied to the frontlines, yielding significant results and undergoing continuous optimization. Especially so for the native army. For natives like Tian Chunyan who were continuously fighting for Human Civilization, they discovered in just over a month that the military merit exchange list now included a vast number of Extraordinary Inheritances suitable for their Cultivation paths! Cultivation Techniques, Magic, Equipment, Military Formations Each item was powerfully beyond what could have been imagined before. They were now available for exchange at relatively low prices. This further inflamed their fighting spirit. Merely relying on belief, gratitude, and aspiration could hardly provide lasting motivation, but with the addition of benefits, it was indeed possible to build an unbreakable legion. Due to the astonishing number of small worlds, these native armies were also beginning to occupy an increasingly important position within Human Civilizations Trial opposition system, gathering more points and gradually holding more weight. But this was still not enough! One and a half months had passed, and the competition between Human Civilization and the First Civilization had fallen into a rare stalemate. Under the effect of a sevenfold cheat, Human Civilizations performance value was steadily increasing, accelerating rapidly, continually catching up. However, the performance value of the First Civilization became more aggressive. After remaining calm for a while, it would suddenly surge, then speed up intensely for some time. Experts speculated, based on detailed data analysis, that the First Civilization was aggressively seeking Area Controllers of the Sixth Stage, striking them down to speed up clearing the area. Without Shen Haos terrifying lock-on ability, the First Civilization was also relatively fast in locating Area Controllers of the Sixth Stage. But Demons were capable of communicating across different domains. Such aggressive actions easily triggered the vigilance of multiple areas. It could even lead to a besieging situation. In such a scenario, even with the strength and scale of the First Civilization, there would still be dangers. It could only be said that they truly felt threatened by humanity and were even somewhat reckless. Chapter 459 03-25 - 363: Shen Haos Breakthrough Time!_2 Chapter 459: Chapter 363: Shen Haos Breakthrough Time!_2 This cant go on, we wont be able to catch up, was the unanimous conclusion within the Strategic Analysis Department. Unless the First Civilization truly met with disaster, this aggressive stance indeed proved difficult to catch up with. On one hand, there was the difference in mass. The entire Human Civilization System was almost using up all the military forces it could, with civilians, who werent originally part of the war system, being dispatched to relatively safe small worlds for military operations. On the other hand, the new calculation method for points in the Civilization Mall actually disadvantaged Human Civilization. Because the only aspect of Human Civilization that could cheat was the portion obtained by Shen Hao individually, not the total points acquired by the rest of the Chosen Ones. ... In effect, the actual performance value obtained didnt reach seven times the total efficiency. Under such a conclusion, the only way to further increase the speed of acquiring points was through external forces. Trial Civilizations and indigenous civilizations were the two possible directions to consider. The Thunder Fire Civilization is willing to assist us, someone presented the latest document. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was a result in the field of diplomacy. After negotiating with Lian Yunbin and Hemu for a while, and exchanging resources equivalent to double the points, they obtained the assistance of the Thunder Fire Civilizations military forces. The cooperative mode adopted was that the Thunder Fire Legion would help with the suppression, and then the Human Civilizations legions would carry out the final efficient slaughtering as much as possible. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0. During the previous Trial, similar cooperation was also executed with civilizations like the Beast Taming Civilization and the Star Moon Civilization, which at the time were not yet under Human Civilization. With Shen Haos cheating ability, this cooperation actually favored them. However, the current scale of cooperation wasnt considered large, far from being comprehensive. The core reason wasnt the level of trust between the two parties, but rather the Thunder Fire Civilizations own competition. The exchange of material for double points certainly represented great interest, but the quality of the benefits represented by the ranking rewards was clearly more significant. They were still aiming to secure the fifth position, obviously unable to support Human Civilization fully. Nevertheless, it was still considered an important gain. What about the Casey Civilization? someone shifted the focus to the Casey Civilization. This was also a major point of discussion for the Strategic Analysis Department. The recent movements of the Casey Civilization have been stable, and it seems the diplomatic teams goal has been achieved, but the time for concrete results is unclear, another person brought out another document. The reason Lian Yunbin ignored the Casey Civilization was to pressure them. As one of the Trial Civilizations that established contact first, even if only an Affiliated Civilization within the same region theoretically already had the ability to invade the entire Casey Civilization System using the coordinates of the Affiliated Civilizations. Moreover, by getting close to their competitors and excluding them, they achieved critical results with native civilizations, among a series of other pressures. It was enough to make the higher echelons of the Casey Civilization to give the matter more significant attention! As expected, the Casey Civilization was now waiting for their Sixth Rank Warriors to free up. For a Trial Civilization like this, with a centralized system of governance, directly dealing with the top tier of power control evidently made it easier to secure the most substantial diplomatic results. In the end, this direction was marked for priority observation. And there were many other directions, in addition. For instance, increasing the investment in key technologies, significantly enhancing the combat efficiency of the front lines, or concentrating resources to cultivate a batch of warriors, starting from the powerful entities among the Weird Demons; and, most importantly, Shen Haos Level! This document comes from the President! When the meeting chairperson took out the last document, their tone became much more respectful. The others were also serious and solemn, yet not without anticipation. The entire Human Civilization was well aware of Shen Haos significance to Human Civilization, and the understanding of these elites from the Strategic Analysis Department was far deeper than anyone elses! To speak frankly, if anything happened to Shen Hao, the whole civilization would fall into collapse, even entering directly into a countdown to destruction. The remaining power was simply insufficient to support Human Civilization in facing the current Trial Strength, as well as future Trials. Even Shen Haos slightest change could directly impact the entire Human Civilizations strategic plans. Its said that its like walking on two legs, but so far, Shen Haos leg has been obviously thicker than the other! And with the specific content of this document given, everyone showed a look of surprise and delight. The content Shen Hao mentioned in this document wasnt substantial, but it was extremely crucialhe predicted the approximate time of his breakthrough to the Sixth Stage! Three to six months! someone exclaimed, barely able to control their emotions, This is too important! Truly too important! Shen Hao had been at Level 50 for some time now. Thanks to the rapid development of the entire Human Civilization during the past peaceful twenty-five years, Shen Haos [Emperor] profession had gradually begun to show its strength as a late-stage profession. His personal power level was no longer weaker than the average level of the top warriors of civilization. It was stronger. He was the first in the entire Human Civilization to reach Level 50. And since the trials began, thanks to the expansion of points, the upgrade of the civilization store level, and even the faith and worship of many natives, Shen Haos cultivation speed had once again increased substantially compared to the peaceful period; it could be said that the entire Human Civilization was waiting for his breakthrough! The discussion among the general public was consistently fervent. Once he broke through, even if other trial civilizations had higher-level Red Mythical Talent holders, no one would doubt Shen Haos dominance at the top tiers of the Transcendent ranks. Therefore, this document in front of them was like a massive boost of confidence for everyone at the Strategic Analysis Department! Even if it would take five months, that would still be before the time of the first settlement! In that case, I suggest that our subsequent actions can be more aggressive, someone quickly said, Even if it leads to a multi-regional siege, its worth it. Agreed. We can indeed be more aggressive now. I propose that some small worlds completely occupied by Weird Demons can be utterly destroyed! We must also reserve the capability to deal with emergencies, lets not forget, we still couldnt find the source of this settlements destiny node. The meeting had clearly moved into a new phase. Shen Hao also roughly understood the situation, and then didnt really interfere much. The reason why he needed to submit a report to the meeting personally was precisely because, in terms of strategic details, the collective wisdom was more important than his individual will. Shen Hao had never attempted to handle all matters alone, and more often, he simply played a supervisory role. Right now, his greatest and most important task was to break through to the Sixth Stage as soon as possible. It must be said that the Sixth Stage is different from any previous stage. Before this, even the Fifth Stage above Level 41, in general, was still at a planet-level Extraordinary Rank. That is, Shen Hao was powerful enough; otherwise, the individual destructive power of the Fifth Stage alone might not even compare to those annihilative Star Destroyer Cannons. But the Sixth Stage was utterly different. If one were to draw an analogy, it would be like the Immortal in traditional cultivation novels! Yes. Previously, Shen Hao substituted the earlier stages for concepts such as Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Divinity Transformation, which were roughly representative in the novels, but this was actually inaccurate. After all, the difference in quality between each level translates to huge disparities in strength. The performance value of a Fifth Stage Golden Legendary Talent holder has already surpassed many so-called Divinity Transformations in novels. Yet, in the Sixth Stage, there would still be a transformative improvement, even exceeding the previous stages. Chapter 460 - 364: Unite! Chapter 460: Chapter 364: Unite! This point became evident when Shen Hao had to use his true body and unsheath the Emperors Sword to deal with a rather weak Sixth Stage Weird Demon. It hinted at the paradigm shift from the Fifth Stage concepts that Shen Haos strength already far exceeded. Moreover, with his various equipment, abilities, and foundation taken into account, he was roughly comparable to a fifty-first Level entity of a Golden Legendary Status. The gulf between one level to the next was astoundingly vast. Under such conditions, one could well imagine the impact of Shen Haos breakthrough into the Sixth Stage. Its not to say that he would be unbeatable at the Sixth Stage, but at the very least, no ordinary Sixth Rank Warrior could easily defeat him. Even the Chosen One from the First Civilization, who likely had reached the mid-level of the Sixth Stage and also possessed a Red Mythical Talent, would be in the same boat. It could be said that this directly established a significant civilizational advantage for Human Civilization at the very apex of power. Aware of this, Shen Hao needed to concentrate his strength as much as possible to enhance himself, even recalling the forces dispersed at the front lines of Human Civilization. This would inevitably make the front-line battles more difficult and could even affect the current efficiency of point acquisition. Overall, however, it was deemed worthwhile. It also presented an opportunity to catch the First Civilization off guard, for if Human Civilizations pursuit slowed, the First Civilization would probably be disinclined to continue its aggressive strategies. The subsequent period of development unfolded exactly as the high-level echelons of Human Civilization had predicted. The growth speed of Human Civilizations performance value began to reduce somewhat; although it still maintained rapid development, it lacked the previous level of aggression when compared. It appeared as though the decision had been made to solidify the second place temporarily without contending for first place. In such a state, after the First Civilization maintained a high-speed increase in performance value for some time and secured a certain points gap, it too began to slow. Clearly, their previous rate of increase also exerted considerable pressure on them. Without direct contact for the time being, both could only analyze and formulate plans through performance values. However, Human Civilization had the added advantage of certain intelligence, even if it was just reports from the Trial realms, which, when combined, yielded more insights. It was precisely this intelligence advantage that was fundamental in shaping such a strategy. However, a month later, an unforeseen development occurred. Another Sixth Stage Warrior arrived in person at the Great Sun Immortal Sect! And he made no attempt to conceal his presence. With his arrival, the entire Main World of the Great Sun Immortal Sect could feel that grand, searing presence, like a ball of flame engulfing the atmosphere. Even the sky bore the massive projection of a figure! That figure was a towering War God clad in crimson War Armor, his skin a deep red with eight robust arms! Indeed, a War God! Anyone who saw the eight-armed phantom for the first time felt the overwhelming and terrifying combat intent it exuded. Each of those eight arms wielded various weapons. It was as if this being existed solely for battle, a Divine spirit born to fight! This is the Sixth Rank Warrior from the Casey Civilization! Lian Yunbins expression was also grave. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a Golden Legendary Talent, he entered the Trial at Level 52, likely possessing at least two Red Mythical abilities and an unknown number of Red Mythical Equipment. His Profession should also be of a Golden Legendary class. In comparison, his stats, excluding Level, seemed far inferior to their Presidents. But only upon facing him directly did one truly feel his strength. He was certainly stronger than the so-called Sect Master of the Great Sun Immortal Sect! This was not merely Lian Yunbins thought but a clear and visible gap under the blazing, intense fighting spirit. Mr. Lian. Hemu hurried over from not far away, his expression rather grave, A Sixth Rank Warrior from the Casey Civilization has actually descended in person! Although they had anticipated such a possibility, when the adversary indeed arrived, the immense pressure was palpable. In truth, despite appearing to hold little stature, in terms of actual strength, each of them far surpassed the present Great Sun Immortal Sect. It could be said that previously, no one wanted to provoke such a force that could become an ally, bringing benefits while dealing with Weird Demons at the same time. But if it came down to earnestness Theres no need to worry. Lian Yunbins expression had been grave just moments ago, but now he appeared somewhat relieved, If the Casey Civilization isnt foolish, it wont act against this native civilizationafter all, this place holds interests for both our forces. Would the Casey Civilization be foolish? Despite the appearance of a war god, a civilization that had reached this point was not built on warfare alone and certainly wouldnt be foolish. In fact, it seemed to be just as expected. The phantom in the sky lasted only momentarily before gradually dissipating. As if it had never been there at all. After a while, Master Shui An arrived with a group from a distance, but his smile looked rather bitter. All the honored guests are here. He saw Lian Yunbin and the others, forcing a smile, Please allow me to introduce you to our distinguished guests from the Casey Divine Country. Chapter 461 - 364: Unite!_2 Chapter 461: Chapter 364: Unite!_2 Shui Ans heart was extremely complex, even harboring a slight grievance. Why do you all have to leave like this, so powerful, why didnt you speak up earlier? Everyone liked to suppress him with Sovereign Civilization level Warriors, yet in the end, he was the one who suffered. However, there was shock as well. He had previously speculated that Lian Yunbin might have a Sect Master level power behind him, hence the Sect Master paid so much attention to him, but unexpectedly, the others were the same! When had such a number of those powerful beings become so many! As an external elder, he had never been so humbled. However, at this moment, no one else present was paying attention to him, their eyes were all focused on the new arrivals. Especially the leader. A being possessing the shape of the native species but had clearly disguised themselves to some extent. Aside from Human Civilization, Thunder Fire Civilization, and Casey Civilization, all of them had made certain disguises, due to the significant differences in appearance between them and the natives. Especially the Casey Civilization. This was a multi-armed species. The number of arms indicated the strength of ones bloodline: the highest was eight arms, the lowest two, and this individual had six, belonging to the Casey Clan. His name was Gottaby. However, their allowing their own strong to reveal themselves was indeed to strive for status; but at this moment, there was not much pride in their expressions, but intense observation of Lian Yunbin. Hemu had long been encountered by them, but Lian Yunbin was the civilization that brought them pressure. Highly likely among the top four, but exactly which ranking? Is that your Sixth Rank Warrior? Lian Yunbin, at this moment, carried a faint expression, He seems quite formidable. In this calm tone, however, a strong confidence was vividly demonstrated. Anyone who had seen that giant phantom just now yet could still perform like this was enough to prove their robust foundation. Do not know what each of you is Gottaby asked solemnly. Human! Lian Yunbin replied directly. With not the slightest pause, but those two words immediately changed Gottabys expression. It was not that he did not want to control it, but that it was hard to control. Second Civilization! It had to be said, this was an extremely dire situation, only barely better than the worst scenario. Because, their diplomatic strategy was clearly to ally with Thunder Fire Civilization while suppressing the Casey. In such a powerful situation, unless their Casey could gain the support of the First Civilization, they were doomed to be oppressed, either to give up more benefits or to suffer greater losses. This was no overt conspiracy, yet it was the simplest, most effective strategy. Only with great power could this be done. Just as Gottaby was prepared to say something more, his expression suddenly changed dramatically, even more so than just now! He heard the divine transmission from their great Divine King, requesting him to fulfill all the demands of Human Civilization as much as possible! Whatever had just happened was not hard to guess. The other side was probably just waiting for their Divine King! At this very moment, in a region outside of the world, three incredibly powerful Divine Thoughts were converging. Among them, one was particularly conspicuous, like the Great Sun, but also bore an unbearable magnificent momentum, it was Shen Hao! At this moment, Shen Hao was on the verge of a breakthrough, struggling to control his own power, but when he sent out his Divine Thought, it perfectly showcased his foundation! To the owners of the other two Divine Thoughts, it seemed as if he was truly merging with the Great Sun of this world. Countless weird demons hiding in the crevices of the worlds were frantically fleeing; even a mere glance backwards caused them to turn to ash. Some weaker worlds were swept clean by the power carried by Shen Haos Divine Thought in this state, showing the strength of Shen Hao in such a condition. Not to mention the Divine King of the Casey Civilization, even the warriors of the indigenous civilizations who had previously seen Shen Haos Divine Thought were somewhat shocked now. His master seemed far less powerful than Shen Hao! At that moment, the Divine King of the Casey Civilization, a man with eight arms truly named Dalagon, spoke in a somber voice, Why choose us? Indeed, he understood Shen Haos intention the moment he saw him. The Second Civilization was putting pressure on them, demanding that they give up their ranking pursuit to help with all their might! First, your ranking is lower, so the loss from giving up is more acceptable, Shen Haos voice spread among the three Divine Thoughts, Second, we do not care who we choose, but a choice must be made. Dalagon was speechless. Indeed, a choice was necessary, because under the current circumstances, no one was willing to give up the pursuit of ranking voluntarily. But faced with both a Second and a Sixth Civilization, they had no choice but to give up! Unless they could ally with the Sixth Civilization, there might be some slight possibility of resistance, for a ranking was not necessarily indicative of strength; the Second Civilization was only fifth at the beginning. However, it was too late now. The other partys move to ally with the Sixth Civilization was truly a masterstroke that blocked all other options. Fine, Dalagon knew that he and the entire Casey Civilization had no room to choose anymore, but then he said gravely, However, I demand compensation, either resources or a clear spot as an Affiliated Civilization! Otherwise, our civilization losing the ranking reward and losing the opportunity for development or shelter puts us at great risk of extinction. Fine, Shen Hao was very straightforward, Just like the Thunder Fire Civilization, double points worth of corresponding resources. Double? Dalagon was obviously surprised. The offer of double points compensation to the Thunder Fire Civilization was not strange, as it was to win their favor. But twice for them was indeed beyond expectation! That was double what they could have originally earned. If the quantity was significant, compared to the rewards of the seventh and sixth rankings, it might not be a loss at all. The ranking reward is our core interest, but so is our strategy of nurturing Affiliated Civilizations, Shen Hao spoke indifferently, The spots for Affiliated Civilizations are limited, we may not be able to give one to you, but our core strategy will remain unchanged. Is this why your performance value has improved so rapidly? Such boldness! Dalagon said somberly, seeming to truly grasp the style of Human Civilization. Indeed, it was remarkably daring. Even they themselves would not be so generous in nurturing their Affiliated Civilizations. But it must be said, such a practice indeed possessed a significant attraction for civilizations with lower rankings. Being this close to the bottom almost always signified the exhaustion of their own potential, and if no shelter is sought, the future Trials would likely become intolerably difficult, ultimately leading to extinction. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They were indeed urgently in need of finding a Sovereign Civilization now. Seeking an Affiliated Civilization is also a two-way choice, Shen Haos tone also slightly softened. He knew, the matter was settled. Having such a civilization give up its own ranking to fully aid Human Civilization, albeit forced, would still significantly enhance Human Civilizations ability to gain points. The First Civilization might feel the pressure once again. I will go make the arrangements, Dalagon was also very decisive. Having made the decision, it had to be followed through to the end. Time was of the essence. In his view, the ranking settlement could arrive at any moment, and the cooperation between the two civilizations needed considerable time; if they failed in the contest, it could reduce their importance and the benefits obtained. It could only be said that the controllers, the Strongest of such civilizations, ought to possess such decisive methods. As for the Sect Master of the Great Sun Immortal Sect standing by, she remained somewhat bewildered until Dalagon left. Because of the information blocking of the Civilization Trial, she had not understood much of what was happening, but she could see that these two civilizations, which had initially been at odds, had so quickly formed an alliance? Chapter 462 - 365: Go to the Frontline, or Be Crushed! Chapter 462: Chapter 365: Go to the Frontline, or Be Crushed! Clearly, she was not aware of the situation faced by the Trial Civilizations. For Trial Civilizations, there was nothing more important than surviving. Under this basic condition, the behavioral logic of Trial Civilizations actually had a high degree of similarity, which to a large extent could be guessed and inferred. At this moment, the Casey Civilization had fallen into the situation arranged by Human Civilization. Unless another Trial Civilization appeared at this time to disrupt the current state of affairs, they could only act according to the arrangements of Human Civilization. However, although it was somewhat incomprehensible, she had already noticed the current situation. Why had several powerful forces suddenly appeared in this area, even starting to unite to cleanse the area of Weird Demons? Didnt that mean that the Great Sun Immortal Sect she was protecting suddenly had a chance of survival? At that moment, Shen Hao also turned his attention to her. After a long while, he said directly, We will cleanse and occupy this area. Either you leave, surrendering all worlds, or you join us, contributing practically to share resources and receive returns. Things were no longer the same as when they first met. At that time, Shen Haos own strength was slightly insufficient, just like the strength of Human Civilization, and under the circumstances with possible backing forces behind the opponent, it was difficult to offer enough deterrence. But now, the union of three Trial Civilizations alone was enough to establish the momentum of Human Civilization! Shen Hao could also take a strong stance. This extended the ranking and status of the second Trial Civilization to the indigenous civilizations. And it was very effective. Unlike previous refusals, the Sect Master of the Great Sun Immortal Sect now fell into silent contemplation. After a long while, she slowly said, I will not leave, nor can I leave. As for others, unless we reach the point of destruction, they wont leave either. Though she did not answer directly, it seemed she had already responded. Shen Hao could see that she felt a strong sense of belonging to, and even longing for, the more powerful Great Sun Immortal Sect mentioned by her master. Especially after having made some contact. Thus, she was somewhat resistant to joining other forces, but not to cooperation. A name was just thata name. Shen Hao didnt mind it much; once Human Civilization grew strong enough, names would come naturally. However, Shen Hao also became somewhat curious about that so-called true Great Sun Immortal Sect. What is your name? he asked. This simple question made her pause. It had been too long since she had used her own name. Ever since her masters sacrifice and her becoming Sect Master, the title of Sect Master of the Great Sun Immortal Sect had been her name and identity for thousands of years. However, upon Shen Haos inquiry, she slowly spoke: Bi Ying. That was a transliterated name, its actual pronunciation somewhat complex, but the name was unexpectedly ordinary. You have already made contact with other forces, but they do not intend to save you, just to take your seeds of life away. Therefore, us occupying this area and that force do not have a conflict of interest, Shen Hao explained simply. Later, you will coordinate between us, but remember, although we do not, in principle, wish to kill Day Creatures indiscriminately, it doesnt mean we cantyou and that force should not harbor any greedy thoughts. This was a simple warning and also a way of stating his stance. In fact, Shen Hao did not think the other party posed a threat. If there was real strength, there would be no reason to abandon this area. Weird Demons and small worlds themselves held immense benefits for the indigenous civilizations within this Trial Universe. Bi Ying acknowledged softly, unclear if she understood, but anyone could feel that her own heart must be complicated at this moment. She had already prepared to fall, even considering it a kind of relief, but suddenly, it seemed she didnt have to die, and the Sect left by her master could also continue to be protected. Even after Shen Hao left, she was still somewhat dazed. Too long In the end, there was only such a silent sigh existing in the crevices of the world. Meanwhile, Shen Hao, upon returning, continued his Cultivation. To be honest, he had just bluffed a bit, as he hadnt truly taken that step yet, at most only half-stepped in. Although, under the horrific foundation, the deterrence of his aura was somewhat startling, now was not the best time for him to act, especially in high-level battle. It would surely affect the efficiency of his breakthrough. It could only be said that this checkpoint was even more difficult than anticipated. Regardless of the kind of Extraordinary Path or any profession, the essence of this path is still the evolution of Life Levels. If the previous stages were only continuous transformations and enhancements of the Physical Body and Divine Soul, this checkpoint had already involved the deeper essence of the transcendental. That is, the Extraordinary Rules. The most typical trait is that warriors of the Sixth Stage can now autonomously generate Extraordinary Elements! Even if they travel to a Non-magic Universe devoid of any Extraordinary Elements, they could survive for a long time. They almost achieve what is theoretically called eternal life! The reason it remains theoretical is only due to the erosion of memory and cognition and the influence of some higher-level Laws. But this also reveals its terrifying aspects. It is not an exaggeration to say that it has achieved what is known inside the Extraordinary Domain as a perpetual motion machine. As the Emperor, a uniquely defined Red Mythical Level profession, Shen Haos breakthrough would bring even greater changes. It involves not just a closer connection with Human Civilization but more importantly, he can now independently influence some Extraordinary Law domains related to Human Civilization. For example, if he decrees that corruption is forbidden and crafts more detailed judgment Laws, then within Human Civilization, all corruptors would be punished, truly righteous as the mandate from heaven declares! Of course, such matters have far-reaching impacts and must not be approached recklessly. However, aside from that, some Enhancement types could also exhibit more powerful effects. He could enable the birth of more and stronger Talents within Human Civilization, even artificially create a batch of new native Species, or directly endow some Favoured ones with immense strength without the need for Cultivation In some ways, this step was approaching what was known in myths as the Heavenly Emperor, or even God. This body is Civilization, Civilization is this body. Shen Hao gained deeper understanding of this statement. It was unknown what the Seventh Stage and even higher stages would look like in the future. As Shen Hao was fully engrossed in enhancing his strength, other actions from Human Civilization also quickened. Some from the Great Sun Immortal Sect, who were shocked to find that their Sect Master, who had hardly spoken or interfered in thousands of years, was now frequently issuing commands. The content of the commands required them to fully cooperate with a force known as Human Civilization and several other forces to proactively wage war against Weird Demons. This made the high-level members of the Great Sun Immortal Sect convene and argue incessantly. This is too sudden; I completely disagree! Thats right, who takes the initiative? Where do we start? We know nothing. Even if we were to form an alliance, we must have a say; otherwise, who knows if well be treated as cannon fodder. I oppose overly aggressive plans. The terror of Weird Demons is known to us all. Being too aggressive might bring the war right to our homelands! Clearly, these warriors, who had grown accustomed to comfort under the protection of Bi Ying, were all very unaccustomed to this sudden, uncontrollable war. Not to mention, they seemed to have little say in the matter. As warriors who often sent others to the frontlines, they naturally feared being sent there themselves. Many of them hadnt engaged in studying Magic or combat for a very long time. Forcing them to the frontlines now would be sending them to their deaths! Ultimately, everyone agreed that they must seek out the Sect Master to fight for a voice within the alliance! sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But at that moment, everyones expressions drastically changed. They all rushed into the sky, staring in horror at what lay before them! Countless gigantic and fierce Warships from beyond this world kept arriving, densely suspended in the high skies, their numbers shockingly large and still growing! Even though they didnt recognize the gunfire on these Warships, they could definitely feel the transcendent aura emanating from them. This was a super Military Formation comprising of seven Planet-level flagships and over a hundred million other big and small Warships! Even supposed Level 50 Warriors, in the face of this terrifying aura, seemed like ragged playthings that could be easily crushed into powder at any moment! When had these people ever felt such powerful strength! Even their Sect Master seemed far less significant in comparison. And in fact, that was indeed the case. A single Warrior in the face of such a Military Formation couldnt compare in magnitude and was bound to be slowly ground down once caught within the Formation, with the only option being to flee from afar since the Warships couldnt quickly pursue. Moreover, Bi Ying had already been notified of the arrival of the Warships. At this moment, all the powerful warriors of the Great Sun Immortal Sect despaired to find that the Divine Thought Silk Net, once invincible and impenetrable in their eyes, now lay motionless. It was as if it didnt see the terrifying army at all! Against such power, such reality, their recent discussions and decisions seemed utterly ridiculous. War had truly and actually descended upon them. They had to either head to the frontlines or be crushed in their own world! Chapter 463 - 366: The Shocking Envoy! Chapter 463: Chapter 366: The Shocking Envoy! The war had begun, and Human Civilization couldnt possibly overlook the natives within this indigenous civilization. After all, their strength was obvious for all to see. As for their mentality it would naturally reduce their combat effectiveness, but it wasnt really a big deal. To use an analogy, these people were like clueless mamas boys under the shelter of Bi Ying, but once their mother couldnt protect them anymore, they would be reeducated by the reality of the battlefield. Those who couldnt be corrected were weeded out, and the rest would transform into qualified warriors! Soon, they all understood what efficiency meant. Human Civilization quickly made arrangements, scattering all of them, blending them into the ranks of Human Civilizations legions; each one was mercilessly restrained, with all dissenters forcibly imprisoneda series of actions carried out with the demeanor of dealing with captives. After all, there was no time now to let them adapt gradually. The only promise Shen Hao made to Bi Ying was not to arbitrarily deprive them of their lives, not to use them as cannon fodder. At worst, they would be restrained, and once the death toll exceeded seventy percent, the survivors would be pulled from the battlefield and assigned to rear services. In reality, Bi Ying might not have that deep of an affection for these individuals. What she truly cared for was the entire Sect. This was what her master had left her with. But as long as the Sect survived, whatever experiences these people went through did not concern her too much. She had even prepared early on for the possibility of the Sect being destroyed, leaving only a spark to be taken away. Thus, in just one short month, the entire indigenous civilization underwent rapid change. The armies from the Thunder Fire Civilization and Casey Civilization were also arranged to come here, shattering the former peace of this world as countless warriors and legions traveled back and forth across the skies daily. Many believed they were already defeated, even the Sect Master had become a captive. However, under these circumstances, those who had lived comfortably within their comfort zones, willingly or not, were sent one after another to the front lines. Furthermore, with the strong support of Thunder Fire Civilization and, especially, Casey Civilizationwhich had almost abandoned its competition for rankit caused Human Civilizations performance value to climb once again! And even faster than before! After all, the help seemed to come from a civilization only ranked eighth, but after a sevenfold increase, the total growth was on another scale. First Civilization suddenly felt a great pressure once more. Other civilizations that were temporarily unaware were no different. In their view, Human Civilizations previous slowdown was merely a temporary retraction of its fist, before striking out fiercely once more! First Civilization was forced to embark on aggressive risks again. For them, if they failed to secure the first place in this initial rankings rewards, the momentum of Human Civilization suggested that subsequent ranking calculations would only become more intense. More importantly, First Civilization was very aware that the current number one on the individual Chosen One leaderboards was not their enemy, But rather from the current Second Civilization! Where in the world did this civilization come from? Not just one person was astonished by this thought. After all, Human Civilization wasnt that strong from the beginning, but it was their subsequent surge in strength that was even more shocking than their initial might! Even at present, if the rest of the Trial Civilizations were to choose a Sovereign Civilization, the likelihood was they would lean more towards Human Civilization. And as time passed for another two months, the competition between the two civilizations grew even fiercer. Even Thunder Fire Civilization and Casey Civilization were getting anxious. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, in their view, the tally could come at any time. Thunder Fire Civilization even took the initiative to send more force. Obviously, they were unwilling to be blamed by Human Civilization in the event of their failure. The Main World of Great Sun Immortal Sect gradually became one of the main battlefields of Human Civilization in this region. Shen Hao also entered a critical breakthrough phase! It was at this time that two people, seemingly out of nowhere, arrived in this world. These were two individuals with the appearance of natives, both looking quite young, a man and a woman, but evidently not weak in strength; the aura around them was restrained, yet deep within both surged a tremendous power. This place, is it where the Third Ancestor established a branch of the sect? The woman among them, surveying her surroundings, inquired. She was an extremely icy character, with delicate features and beauty, but coupled with her aura, she seemed more like a stubborn old grandma, even a tad repulsive to some. The coordinates are correct; it should be here, the male counterpart replied, with a more relaxed and casual demeanor. These two were envoys from the true Great Sun Immortal Sect. After Bi Ying had previously used the means left by her master to establish contact with the true Great Sun Immortal Sect, she had received a response of unable to assist, but can take away the flame seed. But after that, there was no further contact. Until now, when two envoys were finally dispatched. The man was named Gu Yan, and the woman, Huan Shui; both were mere steps away from the Sixth Stage, and one could say with a step forward, by combining the Divine Weapon, they could even momentarily contend with an ordinary Sixth Rank, showcasing their formidable abilities. Chapter 464 - 366: The Shocking Envoy!_2 Chapter 464: Chapter 366: The Shocking Envoy!_2 The dispatch of such a powerful being, naturally, wasnt just for the purpose of retrieving some firebrands. They had another mission. That was to see whether this area was suitable as a retreat route. Indeed, the situation of the Great Sun Immortal Sect was not very good. Dont waste any more time, Huan Shui said with her usual icy tone. Our time is limited. Lets start with a simple investigation, then contact that unrecorded elder of the sect. Okay, Gu Yan nodded, clearly accustomed to the temperament of his companion. However, just as the two prepared to conceal their identities and conduct a quick reconnaissance, they were completely taken aback. At that moment, a massive fleet of warships suddenly appeared in the sky! This was a fleet that had just withdrawn from the battlefield for rest and recuperation. The warships retained the fresh blood and remnants of the strange demons upon them. The warriors had not yet completely exited their combat state, which, together with the entire fleet, imbued it with a terrifying and ruthless bloodthirsty martial intent. This sight left Gu Yan and Huan Shui somewhat aghast. Their instincts clearly told them that the unknown army before their eyes possessed the power to effortlessly crush them! Was this the strength of this subdivision of the sect? Wasnt it said that they were too weak to withstand the onslaught of the weird demons and had to contact the main sect for help? Be careful, Gu Yan remembered their mission and, while skillfully concealing their presence, also carefully observed the fleet before them. However, he could not discern anything. The Great Sun Immortal Sect naturally also had its own divine weapons, but whether it was in style or aura, they were completely different from the ones they were seeing now. The only thing they could make out was the strength of these divine weapons. All of the divine weapons, along with their wielders, had become part of a great formation, which was operating smoothly and continuously, even at that moment. This was the main source of the oppressive feeling they were experiencing. When Gu Yan compared this fleet to the mighty legions of the sect, based on the initial impression, it was difficult to determine which was the stronger. This was only a subdivision! Someones coming, Huan Shui cautiously warned. Indeed, a large number of Transcendents flew over from not far away. Each one of them clearly possessed the characteristics of Day Creatures, and at a glance, Gu Yan and Huan Shui could tell that these individuals were following the path of cultivation of the Great Sun Immortal Sect. Obviously, it was brought over by the ancestor who had initially come here. That meant the intelligence was correct; this force was indeed established by the third elder! Then, they watched as a group of cultivators came over quickly, performing spells to clear the spaceships, treat some seriously injured warriors, and transport some replenishing materials. The level of these logistics sorcerers is a bit poor, Gu Yan remarked. Their logistics spells are not used very proficiently. Perhaps its because the powerful ones have all been dispatched to the front lines. These may have been brought out temporarily, Huan Shui speculated. Exactly, it should be so, Gu Yan nodded, looking at the warships with some envious eyes, I wonder how many fleets there are. If there are enough, do you think we could reverse the situation? Huan Shui did not speak, but her action of looking up and observing was enough to show that her heart was not as tranquil as her cold expression implied. It had to be said, this initial observation indeed exceeded their expectations and even brought a bit of a shock. But just then, an abrupt voice suddenly appeared at their ears! Whether there are many or few, you can see for yourself. Both of them were greatly startled. But before they could react, they suddenly discovered that the space around them had at some point become densely packed with warships, forming a great formation that completely enveloped them! Had they been discovered? No, this was an encirclement, but when did it happen? And there was a woman with a long saber floating by her side, hovering above the largest warship, her presence fully merged with it, carrying an oppressive terror that made their hearts tremble. As if in the next moment, they could be cut in two without any chance of resistance! Dont take action, Gu Yan, at this moment, already couldnt afford to ponder how he and his company had been discovered and spoke out directly, We are envoys from the Great Sun Immortal Sect, invited over by your Sect Master! He felt a few traces of nervousness in his heart at this moment. After all, as it appeared, the strength of this branch sect had already far exceeded their knowledge. Whether it was the legion, the divine weapons, or the warrior before them! He could be sure that this person had not reached the Sixth Stage, but he, who had always been confident in being matchless below that level, was actually feeling a sense of trepidation originating from his intuition! Especially the long sabre levitating in the air and the cannon barrel pointing straight at him. They gave him a sense of danger that even seemed to surpass the surrounding dense warship Great Formation! Great Sun Immortal Sect? This woman was naturally Liu Ruoxi. In fact, as soon as that fleet had just returned, they had already discovered these two people; after all, observation ability is the most fundamental and most important capability of a legion. If they had failed to detect two such powerful warriors hiding at such a close distance, they would have suffered greatly on the front lines long ago. Within the weird demons, there were plenty with sufficiently formidable hiding abilities. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hence, she was immediately notified to come here. Dealing with warriors, a warship Great Formation coupled with an equally strong warrior, was the true perfect kill, leaving absolutely no chance for the enemy to escape. However, the force known as Great Sun Immortal Sect indeed surprised Liu Ruoxi. She scrutinized these two people briefly. There was a slight translation difference here because in Human Civilizations words, Immortal Sect and Immortal Sect didnt have much significance in terms of difference. But in the language of this indigenous civilization, Immortal Sect was clearly a higher level than Immortal Sect. This also matched with Bi Yings statement. Her master had originally left the Great Sun Immortal Sect and came here to establish the Great Sun Immortal Sect. In other words, the strength of this Immortal Sect should be stronger than that of the Great Sun Immortal Sect, by more than just one level! Such intelligence should have been reported to the President immediately, but regrettably, the President was presently at a critical moment, and instructions had already been issued from above that he should not be disturbed at this time. After a long moment, Liu Ruoxi eventually said slowly, We need to confirm your identities, please do not make any movements that could be misunderstood. Thats to be expected, Gu Yan let out a breath but also felt that something was not quite right. Because he did not feel the respect they had predicted from these people. Especially, there was not the slightest feeling of being treated as saviors. On the other hand, if such a fleet couldnt protect this branch sect, and it had come to an inevitable destruction, then even if their Immortal Sect gave their full support, the outcome might not necessarily be much better. The current situation of the Immortal Sect left him without any confidence. At this moment, he could only pray that this was not a trap. Please, this way, Liu Ruoxi slightly made room. However, during the process of moving, the surrounding fleet was in sync escorting! And along the way, Gu Yan and Huan Shui also witnessed one after another scene that left them even more astounded, with some causing their hearts to tremor. They saw some creatures with double horns on their heads, wielding Thunder Fire, equally formidable beyond belief, yet completely different in style from the surrounding warships. There were also a vast number of warriors with multiple arms and giant stature like small giants. Just by looking from afar, they could feel the fierce aura emanating from them. Additionally, there were countless corpses of weird demons being continuously packed into some super-sized spaceships, disappearing from sight. All of this was entirely different from what they had imagined before coming here! Chapter 465 - 367: Shen Hao Officially Breaks Through! Chapter 465: Chapter 367: Shen Hao Officially Breaks Through! The Great Sun Immortal Sect was very strong, incredibly strong. At its peak, it even unified several large regions, commanding respect from its neighbors, and its subjects had no need to worry about the invasion of the Night. But that was in the past. Now, the Great Sun Immortal Sect was facing a crisis of extinction. Over a dozen regions filled with Weird Demons had teamed up, launching a relentless assault against them and even cut off all possible channels for seeking aid. Even they themselves believed that the Immortal Sect was heading towards its end, preparing to find a way out. But at this moment, what Gu Yan and Huan Shui saw was an incredibly powerful force, one that even had the chance to save the current Immortal Sect! Was this really the branch Sect created by the Third Ancestor? The two were not fools; they had already started to notice some problems along the way. Those Cultivators who had practiced the Great Sun Immortal Sects ways were either logistics Cultivators or ones with grim faces standing within the Legions. And those Warships, those appeared to be special Alien Races powerful Legions, could reveal even more. What Gu Yan and Huan Shui were most worried about now was that the Uncle-Master of the Sixth Rank left by the Third Ancestor had fallen! However, when they arrived at the Floating Mountains, they breathed a sigh of relief. They felt the Uncle-Masters presence. Although they had never met this Uncle-Master before, the core inheritance of the Great Sun Immortal Sect all had a unique sense. However, while their hearts were somewhat joyful, Bi Ying felt a bit of disappointment. The people from the Sect too few, too weak. Because of the Master, Bi Ying had a unique sense of longing for the Great Sun Immortal Sect. In her long-standing belief, the Immortal Sect that had nurtured the Master was mysterious, powerful, magnificent, and had an incomparable might. But these two now, though not weak in might, could not hold a candle to the warriors of the Human Divine Country, let alone some warriors from the other two forces. They were tense, completely shocked, clearly astonished by everything they had seen and heard along the way. To know the leopard from its spots, to know the fall from a single leaf; if these two were like this, the Great Sun Immortal Sect was probably far from what she had long anticipated. However, just when Bi Ying was somewhat lacking in enthusiasm, Gu Yan and Huan Shui, with a bit of unease in their hearts, took the initiative to ask, May we visit Uncle-Master Bi Ying? We are here at the behest of Uncle-Master Bi Yings request. In front of such a powerful and unfamiliar force, their own people made them feel a bit more at ease. It would also facilitate the matters to come. To this, Liu Ruoxi simply made the application and nodded slightly, You can, as long as she is willing to see you. Her tone was calm, but it made Gu Yan and Huan Shuis hearts sink slightly. The way the other party spoke about Uncle-Master Bi Ying lacked respect. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This one sentence alone was enough to reveal more to them, and it was alarming. Afterward, they also realized that they hadnt been given much consideration. After being brought to this central area, they were simply told not to leave here at will and then left alone, without any watchful eyes to monitor them. It was not until they saw Bi Ying that their uneasiness eased somewhat. But afterward came an even greater shock. Naturally, it was because of Bi Yings current appearance. The Third Ancestor actually succeeded? Gu Yan couldnt even control his emotions and murmured unconsciously. Before coming here, they had already understood why the Third Ancestor had left the Sect. The core issue lied in the Third Ancestors research on fusing Weird Demons with Cultivators. In the past, who knows how many young geniuses died agonizing deaths under experiments, and with the hatred and animosity towards Weird Demons, many opposed such research, forcing the Third Ancestor to leave and find another region to continue his work. Now, judging by this Uncle-Masters performance, it was clear that it was a success! At least, she had managed to create such Combat Power of the Sixth Stage! However, the shock displayed by these two upon seeing this was, to Bi Ying, more of a turn-off. Indeed, she had obtained great power, but at a huge price. She would not be able to leave this world at will for the rest of her life and had to remain in a state where she could not afford to move. In comparison, Human Civilization was rather indifferent to such a state and even had some reverence for her. If not for her respect for the Master, she might not even want to see these two people. But now was ultimately the time to satisfy the countless years of longing and expectation for the Sect. Recalling all that the Master had depicted, she still asked with some anticipation, How is the Great Sun Immortal Sect now? But upon this question, Gu Yan knelt down abruptly and kowtowed, Reporting to Uncle-Master, ever since 3,000 years ago, when seventeen regions of Weird Demons joined forces to invade, the Sects situation has taken a turn for the worse. Countless Sect disciples have been sacrificed over the years, and the Sect is on the brink of danger! The original plan wasnt like this. Although the prior communication had shown that this Uncle-Master had deep feelings for the Sect, they hadnt really taken such a branch, self-described as not lasting much longer, too seriously. They thought it was merely to take a look, to see if it could be a way out. Chapter 466 - 367: Shen Hao Officially Breaks Through!_2 Chapter 466: Chapter 367: Shen Hao Officially Breaks Through!_2 If we cant, well take this one and some powerful cultivators away, which could add some strength to our Immortal Sect as it stands now. But now, the situation has completely changed. The Immortal Sect needs the support from here! Gu Yan could only hope that the other partys feelings for the Immortal Sect were indeed as judged by the Immortal Sect elder before his arrival. However, Bi Ying fell silent for a moment before slowly saying, So it is, the Immortal Sect cant hold on any longer? In the face of Night, we are all struggling in a sea of suffering, Huan Shui murmured at this moment, his voice clearly laden with dejection. It was evident that the three thousand years of relentless perseverance had nearly drained the Immortal Sect of its spirit, for in the past, no matter how dire their own situation, they would never have complained or wept outside. A silence fell upon the scene. It was only at the very end that Bi Ying spoke up, After I communicated with the Immortal Sect, three new forces arrived. They established an alliance with each other, with the leading force calling themselves Human. What you have just witnessed, all of it was the work of the Humans. From my observation, they are very powerful. This area has been almost entirely swept clean in just a short period of time; you Before she could finish her sentence, Bi Ying suddenly looked up, her expression one of extreme shock. Gu Yan and Huan Shui initially did not realize what had happened but also quickly looked up. Through the Barrier, they were startled to find a new Great Sun appearing in the sky of the whole world! At this moment, this change was not just happening in this one world; in every place touched by Human Civilization, the same phenomenon occurred! Compared to the previous Great Sun, this new Great Sun was even hotter, more majestic, as though filled with supreme dignity. If one looked directly at it, it seemed as if one could see a figure seated within! Members of Human Civilization undoubtedly felt it more deeply. They could even feel their souls, their bodies, their everything, trembling ever so slightlya sense of intimacy spontaneously arising! Without any doubt or conjecture, they immediately knew what had happened! The President has made a breakthrough! The Great Emperor has entered the Sixth Stage! So powerful! I can feel my power boiling! This is the power of Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor! Countless warriors, the multitudes of Humans, including those newly joined species and all the Favoured of Human Civilization, cheered excitedly at this moment. And this was even more true for the frontline warriors. Each one of them could feel the endless power emanating from this Great Sun, the Blessing coursing through them! sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was more convincing than any explanation! At the moment when Shen Hao officially made his breakthrough, the strength of the entire Human Civilization System markedly enhanced! This was the [Emperor] Profession. But it wasnt just that; in the next instant, everyone heard a piercing wail, as if something had dissipated beyond the world. Ordinary people might not know what had happened, but as another Sixth Rank Warrior in the area, Bi Ying was completely stunned at this moment. Dead she murmured softly. What happened? Gu Yan and Huan Shui both looked at Bi Ying anxiously. Being new arrivals, all they could feel was the immense Suppression from the new Great Sun; they knew nothing else. Bi Ying looked at the two dumbfoundedly, fell silent for a long while, and then with a mix of a hint of surprise and much more shock, whispered, The Area Controller of this region is dead, just now, in an instant, crushed like an ant! Towards the end, even her tone was involuntarily rising. After all, she had been guarding this world for such a long time, and the true pressure began with the arrival of this Area Controller! So, she was the one who knew best how powerful the opponent was. Perhaps in this world, she might be able to resist a little, but once she left this world, she wouldnt stand a chance. That was the main reason why the Great Sun Immortal Sect had been beaten back step by step before and was even on the brink of extinction. But now, this powerful enemy that had brought her so much pressure and even pain had just died so easily, without any resistance! Gu Yan and Huan Shui exchanged looks, both could feel the shock in each others hearts. They had naturally learned something about the greatest enemy in this area before they came. Even though their understanding was mostly based on the intelligence provided by Bi Ying earlier, they could still feel the enemys strength between the lines. From this, it was obvious just how strong this so-called human force was. We must go back and report as soon as possible! Without needing to discuss, merely through eye contact, they reached an agreement. There was even a hint of excitement stirring. Merely relying on themselves, they had no right to contact this powerful entity, but if they could really help, their Immortal Sect might still have a chance to survive! However, what they didnt know was that Shen Hao, who had just made a breakthrough and finally had his hands free, had also taken note of these two. More precisely, he was greatly interested in the so-called Great Sun Immortal Sect. Shen Haos advancement to the Sixth Stage had naturally brought a great boost to Human Civilization, and given them enough confidence to compete for the first place in the first ranking event. However, it was precisely because of the breakthrough that Shen Hao had gained a deeper understanding of this Trial Universe. On some levels, he had definitely touched upon the Seventh Stage! One must still not be careless. But that was not why he was paying attention to the Great Sun Immortal Sect; after obtaining some intelligence, he had deduced some interesting potential outcomes. The Great Sun Immortal Sect might very well be the force they had heard about before, the one being besieged by many areas! A coincidence? No, Shen Hao was more inclined to believe that this was the first special fateful node in this Trial Universe! The timing, the location, it all seemed too perfect. It was likely that all Trial Civilizations could be directly or indirectly linked to the Great Sun Immortal Sect! Fateful node Shen Hao had just made a breakthrough and was eager to achieve something significant. However, even if he wanted to interfere, he must maintain the initiative. Now was the perfect time for taking control to fall into his lap. He directly passed on his deductions to the Global United Front, and actions were immediately set in motion, with precise orders rapidly relayed to Lian Yunbin, who was in charge of diplomatic communication between several civilizations. Thus, a short time after Gu Yan and Huan Shui had relayed their message back, they received summons from Lian Yunbin. Ive heard that the force you come from is facing a crisis? Lian Yunbins first call, was direct and to the point. Thats correct, Gu Yan solemnly said, feeling a bit nervous inside, Our Great Sun Immortal Sect once ruled over several areas with considerable strength. It is precisely because of this that we have been feared by the Night, and a coalition of weird demons from seventeen areas Theres no need to say more, Lian Yunbin interrupted him with a wave of his hand, Every place has a similar situation. Our human forces have a set of standard solutions that we have used for a long time. Now, you have three choices. Lian Yunbins behavior at the moment was by the book, strictly business. Therefore, he directly took out two specially made contractual documents. The first choice, naturally, is to do nothing, and we will not intervene. The other two choices are to join our alliance system, or to seek aid through trade. Joining the alliance system is like what the Great Sun Immortal Sect here has done; I wont go into specifics, you can see them in the document, and youll understand. As for trade aid, youll need to provide sufficient compensation in exchange for our military support, but it ensures the independence and integrity of your own system These three choices seemed to give the other party the right to choose, but in reality, they already had the framework set. Source: Webn0vel.com, updated on Novg0.co Chapter 467 - 368: The Core Advantage of Human Civilization Chapter 467: Chapter 368: The Core Advantage of Human Civilization During this time, Human Civilization had not been idle; they had employed various means to gather some intelligence. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The situation facing the Great Sun Immortal Sect was indeed very perilous. This danger was different from that of the Great Sun Immortal Sect here; it was not just a visible trend but an imminent and brutal war. From top to bottom, they were all deeply pessimistic yet had no choice but to defend desperately. Under such circumstances, any assistance, any opportunity, was precious. Moreover, to prevent intervention from other Trial Civilizations and to showcase their own strength and significance, the offers made by the high-level leadership of Human Civilization were not stringent. They could even be described as quite lenient. This was evident from the expressions of shock when Gu Yan and Huan Shui carefully examined the two rather thick documents. When Human Civilization made such offers, they had actually braced themselves for exorbitant demands. But in reality, that was not the case. The first option was for the Great Sun Immortal Sect to join the alliance system established by Human Civilization, but it didnt mean complete loss of autonomy or total submission. They were only required to follow commands in certain military operations to maintain consistency. Aside from that, even resource sharing was more of a cooperative model, with only the cooperation on heritage being more stringent. Still, the terms were far more generous than they had anticipated. By contrast, the second option was even more demanding: strictly providing resources. Besides that, intelligence, manpower, and inheritance all had certain demands. The biggest advantage was that there were no compulsory requirements; they could choose to decline at any time, but of course, they would need to pay a sufficient penalty fee. Moreover, these two documents didnt appear to be mere talk. The comprehensiveness of the content indeed felt very mature. At least, through the eyes of these two individuals, there were no apparent flaws. Just from reading the documents, one could almost visualize the mode of interaction between the two civilizations; all potential conflicts, along with suggested resolutions, were clearly articulated. Exchanging glances, both Gu Yan and Huan Shui could sense each others shock and temptation. Now, they truly believed that Human Civilization possessed mature experience. It was a civilization more potent and capable of leadership than their Great Sun Immortal Sect! Undeniably, for a civilization in urgent need of help, these two documents were enough to earn a tremendous amount of goodwill. Just the fact that they hadnt exploited the situation already commanded respect. I must emphasize again, Lian Yunbin seemed to notice their thoughts and spoke earnestly, Our core goal in Human Civilization is to conquer the Night, and its precisely because of our firm commitment to this long-term goal that we wouldnt deplete resources for short-term gains. We may even intentionally foster the growth of Day Creatures, but under this core goal comes the secondary objective of self-enhancement. Therefore, we also wont offer help without compensation. This concept has been clearly conveyed in the documents. How you choose is up to you. His words meant there was no room for further revisions to the documents content. If disagreed upon, Human Civilization wouldnt mind. Understanding this, Gu Yan and Huan Shui felt even more resolute. Negotiation is just like that; if Human Civilization seemed too eager to help, it would only invite skepticism. The current attitude meant that even if the Great Sun Immortal Sect encountered other Trial Civilizations, they would likely lean towards Human Civilization. As for the possibility that they ultimately choose neither option, it was conceivable, but this didnt mean Human Civilization couldnt get involved. It would just not use this channel. The joint operation in seventeen regions, the first pivotal moment in the fate of the Trial Universe, was something the current Human Civilization definitely wouldnt miss. It was not only a good opportunity to earn points but also to interact with other Trial Civilizations and to make a name for themselves in the entire Trial Universe. Anyway, ever since Shen Haos power broke through to the Sixth Stage, the overall confidence of Human Civilization had vastly increased. Everyone was holding their breath, ready to make a big splash! We will immediately send these two documents back, Gu Yan said with some excitement, and while Huan Shui still appeared cold, his heart was likewise stirred. These two documents represented the opportunity that the Great Sun Immortal Sect had desperately longed for over three thousand years. They couldnt imagine that the elders could possibly refuse. As the two sent the message back with the utmost speed and anxiously awaited a response, Human Civilization was also entering a frenzied phase. Shen Hao dispersed his current power, significantly uplifting the entire military of Human Civilization! Yes, the benefits he provided could now extend to the whole army and even include power blessings that encompassed Affiliated Civilizations. And the focused enhancement of some troops made them even more formidable. Especially the forces related to the Great Sun Principle. The Great Sun Emperor Seal had become a major Cultivation magic throughout the Human Civilization System, including the newly recruited indigenous civilizations. Everyone was tirelessly utilizing every moment to Cultivate and study. Source: Webn0vel.com, updated on Novg0.co Chapter 468 - 368: The Core Advantage of Human Civilization_2 Chapter 468: Chapter 368: The Core Advantage of Human Civilization_2 After all, this could almost be described as a special magic for dealing with weird demons! No matter what type of weird demon, no matter how strange and powerful their abilities, in front of the Great Sun Emperor Seal, they were all thoroughly restrained. It was completely a stance of one magic encompassing all magics! Especially after Shen Hao reached the Sixth Rank, this ability had been greatly enhanced. After all, once Shen Hao had advanced in level, he immediately consumed a huge amount of resources to also raise the level of the Great Sun Principle to the Sixth Stage, while at the same time, his analysis of the native Great Sun Principle had also advanced a great step. Perhaps all the Chosen Ones at the Sixth Stage were analyzing native laws, but definitely no one was as swift as Shen Hao, nor could anyone contribute their findings to the entire civilization as quickly and efficiently as he did! This seemingly simple step was a result of Shen Haos profound foundation. And it brought another impact. After all, the Great Sun Emperor Seal ability originated from Shen Haos Emperor profession, which involved certain civilizational and personal allegiance factors. In other words, the more loyal one was to Shen Hao, the more they aspired to Human Civilization, the easier it was to comprehend and the more powerful the effect. In such circumstances, Shen Hao could clearly feel that the loyalty and aspiration of all those under the influence of his power were soaring. This even included those from the Great Sun Immortal Sect who had been forcibly recruited into the army. Even the Thunder Fire and Casey Civilizations were affected. The front line was ultimately closely united; it wasnt an exaggeration to call them allied comrades, with the truest aspect of Human Civilization being reflected in the army and battle. Despite being of the same level and having the same Talent Quality, the warriors of Human Civilization were simply stronger! Stronger because of richer resources, better equipment, greater abilities, and most importantly, stronger because of their Emperor! Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why isnt our strongest Chosen One like this? Countless warriors from the front lines of Thunder Fire and Casey Civilizations wondered. In the past, they too had been proud of their civilizations strong ones, even triumphing in various trials under their lead. But comparison shed new light. The ordinary Chosen Ones help to the entire civilization could surely not compare to that of Shen Hao with his Emperor profession. Moreover, this help could directly and concretely benefit the frontline soldiers! Increased strength, enhanced abilities, richer foundation, and most importantlythe eternal rest in Eternal Heaven! The last one, for these frontline soldiers, undoubtedly held a fatal attraction. What civilization that had reached this point wasnt built on countless sacrifices? Even if the Heroic Spirits werent completely resurrected, even if they could only reunite for one day each year, for these warriors who had lost too many comrades and family members, it was enough to make them envy to the point of tears. There was no need for deliberate propaganda; just laying everything out was enough to amplify the voices advocating for joining Human Civilization within these two Trial Civilizations! Even the Thunder Fire Civilization, which had initially thought about vying for a ranking for its own civilization, gradually increased its commitment to Human Civilization. They had given up coming in fifth and were now just trying to secure the Sixth Rank. The result was that Human Civilizations performance value remained in a continuously elevated state. The distance to the top-ranked civilization had become much closer. This was a moment closely watched by all Trial Civilizations, by all Chosen Ones. Only less than three months remained until the first ranking assessment! At the same moment, within a fiercely contested region, the High-level members of the Great Sun Immortal Sect were holding a supreme meeting. The entire Great Sun Immortal Sect was led by an Alliance Hierarch, two deputies, and several other members of the Supreme Elders. All were at the Extraordinary Level of the Sixth Rank. If it were the heyday of the Great Sun Immortal Sect, they would boast eighteen elders! A total of twenty-one warriors of the Sixth Stage had no pressure in ruling several regions and could be called mighty across the Multi-dimensional World. But now, only six Supreme Elders remained. This showed the fierceness of the war. However, the number of Weird Demons continued to increase, and up to now, among many strong participants in the meeting, more than half had their main bodies on the frontline, only sending a Divine Thought to attend. Yet, faced with numerous intelligences sent back by Gu Yan and Huan Shui, there was no unrestrained joy in the meeting. Instead, it carried a bit of solemnity. The reason was simple, this was not the first formidable force they had encountered recently. How do you all see it, the Sect Leaders figure floated at the forefront, his voice not loud but carried like the wind to every Divine Thought, emotionless. Its strange, someone spoke up, In the past three thousand years, we have tried countless times to seek allies and assistance from other powerful forces, yet without any success. But now, within such a short period, several have appeared one after another, and each one immensely powerful. Indeed, anyone could see this was not normal. But these forces, they are genuinely Day Creatures, another person pointed out a crucial detail, and they indeed are battling against the Weird Demons. From this point, at least when it came to facing the Weird Demons, they genuinely were the allies they had long desired. In my view, we still need to be cautious, another elder spoke, Not only the Weird Demons can destroy us. While we indeed need their help, the current situation is peculiar and must be guarded against. This statement garnered the agreement of many. If there was only one such powerful force, it would have been the sole lifeline, and they would have been ecstatic. But the emergence of three or four at once was puzzling and necessitated caution. So, what specifically should be done? Everyones gaze focused on the intelligence that had been gathered thus far. There were four forces in total, among which one powerful force was particularly generous, even willing to help without compensation, and there were relatively weaker forces offering to cooperate or even proposing methods of cooperation. Two other forces provided more detailed plans, seeming to require some cost on their part. But with a cautious stance, the force willing to help without compensation indeed felt risky to contact. No one believed there would be a force solely devoted to combating the Night. Even if they were to take away all the spoils of war from battle, merely the corpses of the Weird Demons were far from enough to compensate for the losses of the war. Otherwise, they wouldnt weaken progressively after such prolonged, arduous combat; instead, they should have grown stronger. Thus, this civilization undoubtedly had other intentions. As for the force that let them choose the mode of cooperation, their attitude was admittedly good, yet their force was seemingly the weakest. Everyones gaze then focused on the last two forces. They had offered extremely detailed cooperation plans. Human Civilization has presented the most lenient plan but at the same time, their stance is the strictest, only allowing us to choose but not giving us a chance to object, an elder summarized, As for the other, the Radiant Civilization, their terms are much worse, but we can at least have some control. Yes, only these two differed. Regarding terms, it was also one of Human Civilizations core advantages. After all, only Shen Hao possessed the seven-fold points hack. Under this cheat, even if they offered other civilizations two or three times the resources, Human Civilization still retained its substantial benefits, something unmatched by any other civilization. Source: Webn0vel.com, updated on Novg0.co Chapter 469 - 369: Meeting the Human Emperor! Chapter 469: Chapter 369: Meeting the Human Emperor! So, when all the conditions were laid out together, the best choice had already become very obvious. Eliminating a weak power, a too powerful but unclearly motivated power, and a relatively weak power that couldnt offer much support, the only remaining best choice was Human Civilization! It wasnt that no one had proposed agreeing to multiple forces simultaneously. But this was indeed somewhat risky. As for the current situation in the Great Sun Immortal Sect, it was really not good. It seemed there was a chance to dance back and forth between many powerful forces, skilfully managing these relationships, but in reality, one could never forget the perilous situation of the sect. The more it was so, the more there was a need for promotion. Choosing one force to deeply connect with while maintaining superficial contact with others was the best choice at the moment. It could only be said that in this unique bidding competition, Human Civilization, with its unique conditions and the multidimensional image it displayed, won the final result. Of course, this was just a preliminary decision. For such a major force, making a decision that concerned the future of the entire force was obviously not going to be hastily concluded. It would take some time and understanding from multiple perspectives. The Great Sun Immortal Sect quickly sent envoys to assist Gu Yan and Huan Shui in deepening their understanding of Human Civilization. Meanwhile, two elders were chosen to make a trip to have direct contact with the high-level members of Human Civilization. Due to the intense fighting at the front lines and the shortage of elder-level combat power, this step temporarily required some time. For a force like the Great Sun Immortal Sect, the perception of time was naturally different from ordinary forces. This process, even if taking several years to complete, was possible. However, they clearly did not anticipate that the fate of the entire Great Sun Immortal Sect had less than two months left. Just a month later, devastating news that shocked the entire Great Sun Immortal Sect came from the front lines! Additional weird demons from six regions suddenly joined the battlefield, and it was a prepared ambush! Three major elders fell directly! The frontline battlefield underwent a mad collapse! S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In just a day or two, the situation in the Great Sun Immortal Sect not only took a drastic turn but directly collapsed! Everyone who knew the news clearly understood that the Great Sun Immortal Sect, which had lasted for tens of thousands of years, had reached its ultimate end! The remaining Sixth Rank Elders abandoned the front lines, each gathering in the Immortal Sect, filled with sorrowful emotions. They mourned their colleagues who had been with them for tens of thousands of years, and for themselves, but even more for the entire Immortal Sect. Even if they were prepared, when this day truly arrived, still no one could keep calm. Only the Sect Leader knew what he must do at this moment, Contact Human Civilization, we choose the second plan, sign it directly, use two-thirds of all remaining resources inside the sect to hire them, we must block the frontlines collapse! At this point, joining the Human Civilization System seemed less preferable than hiring. After all, the latter required a greater cost but could also yield results more effectively. And to see the strength of Human Civilizationsomething that should have been seen before signing any treaty. In the urgency of life and death, the efficiency of the entire Great Sun Immortal Sect was extraordinarily high. A Vice Sect Leader, along with an elder, went directly to the world where the Great Sun Immortal Sect was located, explained the situation immediately, and requested to see the Human Emperor! As for Shen Hao at this time, he was enhancing the strength of his Avatars! All his Avatars had been stuck at the fiftieth level earlier. Although under normal circumstances, its easier to enhance the level of an Avatar than that of the original body, the Sixth Stage threshold is clearly not a normal circumstance, and the massive level disparity meant that the Avatars enhancement was limited by the original body and other Avatars abilities. But once Shen Hao broke through to the Sixth Stage, this limitation no longer existed. That meant that Human Civilization could acquire more Sixth Rank combat power in a short time. And in just over a month, two avatars had successfully broken through. They were the Cultivation Avatar and the Magic Avatar. After all, Human Civilization had the richest resources and the most profound heritage on these two paths. And upon learning about what happened inside the Great Sun Immortal Sect, Shen Hao wasnt too surprised. In the end, he opened it. The ranking cheats clearly showed the time for the first ranking settlement here, naturally with sufficient preparations, as long as the Great Sun Immortal Sect was indeed the first destiny node, then this countdown would essentially be the countdown to the destruction of the Great Sun Immortal Sect. If summoned now, the current Human Mother Planet is not suitable, Shen Hao pondered slightly. The level of the Human Mother Planet was only at the Fifth Stage, not even reaching the Sixth Stage. As soon as it is exposed, its easy to show weakness. Based on the intelligence he had obtained so far, other Trial Civilizations had also made contact with the Great Sun Immortal Sect. Once weak, too many variables could occur. Thus, Shen Hao directly chose to send an Avatar. After making the decision, naturally, someone would refine the statement. Your Majesty is currently on a battlefield and cannot spare the time, Lian Yunbin faced the two Sixth Rank warriors, neither humble nor arrogant, but he can split off an Avatar to meet the two of you. Furthermore, based on what the two of you communicated, your Immortal Sects situation is extremely complex and in immediate danger, and you are leaning towards choosing the second option. Its our suggestion to directly pay the cost for requesting His Majestys personal intervention, use the Thunders power to awe the demons, and thus secure a breathing opportunity. Source: Webn0vel.com, updated on Novg0.co Chapter 470 - 369: Meeting the Human Emperor!_2 Chapter 470: Chapter 369: Meeting the Human Emperor!_2 Your Majesty, might you be available to lend a hand? the Vice Sect Leader was clearly intrigued. Despite their limited understanding of Human Civilization, the most remarkable impression was, without a doubt, that of the Human Emperor! According to Bi Ying, his strength was so formidable and his foundation so deep that it was unprecedented, especially his comprehension of the Great Sun. On one occasion, another force named Casey had merely made brief contact with an Avatar of the Human Emperors Divine Thought and had decided on the spot to join the Human Civilization System. The catastrophe of the day when two suns appeared in the sky, as well as the wails emitted from the Area Controller as he was Instant Killed, were witnessed and felt by countless individuals, leaving traces to follow. All of this was sufficient to illustrate the might of the Human Emperor! It was this particular aspect that inclined them toward choosing Human Civilization. For such a traditional Transcendent force, they prioritized individual power far more than the strength of the entire civilization. Otherwise, they wouldnt have demanded to see the Human Emperor the moment they arrived! When faced with their inquiry, Lian Yunbin simply smiled faintly, saying lightly, A momentary intervention should be enough to have a shocking effect. Of course, to maximize results, we suggest that your side create a suitable opportunity and provide precise timing and coordinates. After all, opportunities for His Majesty to act personally are extremely precious. The confidence revealed in those words couldnt have been clearer. Even through the loyalty filter of a subject, daring to make such a suggestion was undoubtedly rooted in ample self-confidenceand this was not the first time! The two powerful figures from the Great Sun Immortal Sect felt a surge of shock, followed by growing anticipation. The Vice Sect Leader stared intently at Lian Yunbin, trying to grasp every fluctuation of his Divine Soul and not miss any bit of intelligence, and asked, word by word, How many Sixth Rank Weird Demons could be dealt with? It was known that the Weird Demons attacking their Great Sun Immortal Sect were individually powerful, even terrifyingly so. Not to mention the old rivals, but among the six new domains that had just emerged, were exceedingly powerful! Otherwise, even with a surprise attack, it wouldnt have resulted in the fall of three elders at first encounter! Some of these Weird Demons possessed strength far beyond expectations, operating on an entirely different level from those at the initial stages of the Sixth Stage. Faced with such a question, Lian Yunbin still appeared calm and collected, merely smiling as he responded, The more, the better. Those were His Majestys actual words, aside from the resources youll need to provide, all spoils of war shall belong to usincluding those small worlds already occupied by the Weird Demons. It should be so, indeed! the Vice Sect Leader said, showing a smile in the face of such strong confidence. Under such circumstances, it wasnt just some reward. If the Human Emperor was truly as mighty as implied, no, even if he could only deal with a few of the Area Controllers among the horde of demons, the Vice Sect Leader was ready to persuade the Sect Leader and the others to join entirely! After all, wasnt their choice of the secondary option motivated by concerns about the adequacy of Human Civilizations strength? However, a face-to-face meeting was essential in the end. Even if it was only an Avatar. After a three-day wait, they finally received the summons. The location was in this world; the two of them prepared thoroughly. Yet, when they actually met, it was merely a momentary glimpse, as a figure in a robe, holding a Magic Wand, appeared silently before them. It was Shen Haos Magic Avatar! The moment he appeared, the two from the Great Sun Immortal Sect could ascertain that the person before them was of the Sixth Stage Life Level! Wasnt it said to be just an Avatar? Clearly, in their understanding, an Avatar was at best similar to a Divine Thought Avatar, possibly retaining some power but still an insignificant level, most useful for communication. How could they have ever conceived an Avatar possessing the Sixth Stage Life Level in itself! After all, this Avatar of Shen Hao was derived from an ability of Red Mythical Quality! Such that at this moment both were slightly widening their eyes, somewhat in disbelief. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Especially this individual whose demeanor was in no way inferior, the clothes on his body, the unique weapon in his hand, all emitted a certain sacred, grand aura. Merely in terms of aura alone, it even surpassed both of them. But while they were silent, Shen Hao wasted no time. I am aware of your Immortal Sects application, he directly stated, but the allocation of military might in my Human Civilization is also very tight. At present, I can only dispatch a maximum of two Sixth Rank Avatars, along with two other Sixth Stage warriors from within our system, to provide you with long-term support. Besides this, my primary body can also spare one chance to take action. Its best to choose an appropriate opportunity. The intervention of Shen Haos primary body certainly couldnt be considered a normal force. For one, Weird Demons possessed extremely high intelligenceif they were to clearly identify the terror of Shen Haos strength, they would either call in even more powerful beings, or they would flee with all their might. After all, expanding the map also takes a certain amount of time, and once they fled to another area, even Shen Hao could not instantly chase and kill them. Therefore, dispersing his power to significantly increase the strength of the Civilization Army was still Shen Haos usual practice. Under such circumstances, the full force intervention of his primary body required the retraction of power, and the frontline troops all needed a certain amount of preparation time. When the Vice Sect Leader of the Great Sun Immortal Sect heard the first half of the statement, his heart tightened, but upon hearing the latter half, he was overjoyed. This individuals Avatar had even reached the Sixth Stagehow powerful must his primary body be? Not to mention anything else, just the aura of the Avatar present suggested that even with just two of them, it would be considered a strong reinforcement, let alone the addition of two other Sixth Stage warriors. That was a total of four! It compensated for the loss of the three elders and even added one more. Surely they could hold on for a while longer! In addition to the chance of the primary body taking action, if they could kill two or three Area Weird Demonsor even more Thank you, Your Majesty, for your generous support. We will certainly prepare a rich token of gratitude, the Vice Sect Leader said respectfully as he bowed. He had more or less understood the style of this formidable force, including the style of the Human Emperor. That was efficient, direct. The other party did not utter any superfluous words upon arrival, nor did they, as expected, exert extra pressure to display imperial authority. This style of conduct actually made them feel more favorable towards him. Although in reality they were requesting assistance, no one wants to feel contemptible and insignificant once the price has been clearly stated. Instead, they could genuinely feel the pragmatic nature of the other side. This made them feel even more that choosing the Human Civilization had been the right choice! However, what came next was the real test. Seizing the opportunity to meet with the Human Emperor, the two briefly conveyed the current situation of the Great Sun Immortal Sect, especially emphasizing the three other powerful forces that had surfaced in a short period of time and had come into contact with them. They had not previously disclosed this information, intending to bring it up after having a true audience with the ruler of the Human Civilization and upon reaching an agreement on specific support, to demonstrate the sincerity of the Great Sun Immortal Sect. Upon hearing this, Shen Hao did not show too much surprise. He looked at the two again and nodded slightly, So it is. These few forces do indeed have a certain connection with us, but they are not hostile. The relationship among them is quite complicated. You may simply understand it as us seeking a merger and competing for control after the merger. With this explanation, both of them suddenly understood, yet were more shocked in their hearts. They were seeking a merger? The merger between forces was not so simple. If the Great Sun Immortal Sect were not pushed to the brink of desperation, falling into an abyss, they would never consider joining another force. Yet, these few forces were evidently very powerful! They could merge under these circumstances? Unless they all originated from the same family! Source: Webn0vel.com, updated on Novg0.co Chapter 471 - 370: Fishing Plan Chapter 471: Chapter 370: Fishing Plan Just the thought of this possibility sent a shiver through both of their hearts at the same time. What kind of force could actually divide these great civilizations? Yet, this seemed to be the most plausible explanation, especially since these forces appeared simultaneously and clearly understood each other very well. However, this reinforced their decision to choose one of the forces even more. Even if the Human Civilization they chose failed to win the struggle for control in the future, they certainly wouldnt lose everything all at once; they still had the chance to rely firmly on this entire, terrifying collective. As for now, there was no longer any intention to contact the other forces. After all, as outsiders, getting involved in internal competition and jumping sides frequently would undoubtedly be even more dangerous. Although the Great Sun Immortal Sect had weakened, only its strength had diminished, not its vision. In fact, due to the prolonged torment and hardship, it had become more rational and clear-headed. After waiting another two days, they finally met the other two warriors referred to by the Human Emperor. These were the War God Dalagon from the Casey Civilization and the Thunder God from the Thunder Fire Civilization. The Thunder God didnt have a personal name. In the Thunder Fire Civilization, this title was akin to Divine King or Sovereign; all warriors who received this title would also abandon their past selves. Simply as the Thunder God, he existed at the pinnacle of the entire Thunder Fire Civilization. However, by appearance, the Thunder God looked rather gentle, with a slender frame more like that of a woman than a manCyet he was indeed a genuine male. Without a doubt, both were extremely strong. Especially Dalagon. Shen Hao had just discovered his talentnone other than the War God himself, who could exhibit even greater power during battles and wars. The longer the battle, the grander the war, the stronger his strength became. Although he was only of the Golden Legendary Level, the quality of his ability was among the top in that category. It even touched upon some aspects of the cosmic origin. Once promoted to the Red Mythical Level, it would be of no small consequence. This caused Shen Hao to view him with significant regard. As for the Thunder God, his talent was the Thunder Lord, which started as a mere Blue Level, but matched his own cultivation practice extremely well, progressing up to the current Golden Legendary Level, with strength that was also formidable. Moreover, setting aside the Sovereign Suppression originating from Shen Haos principal self, judged purely on momentum and paper strength, these two were stronger than Shen Haos two avatars. This greatly delighted the people of the Great Sun Immortal Sect. They had initially thought that the two avatars of the Human Emperor would be the main force, but they had not expected such powerful warriors to be sent! And the additional strength was not just these four. There was also Bi Ying! Although Bi Ying had merged with a strange corpse and was extremely unstable, she managed to suppress the influence of the strange corpse by relying on the many arrangements in this world and continuous cultivation. But after Shen Haos breakthrough to the Sixth Stage, he managed to resolve it easily. Under the Sovereign Suppression, no power of the same level could resist. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He directly helped Bi Ying to temporarily seal the power of the strange corpse, which could also be undone when needed, effectively freeing Bi Ying from her long-imprisoned state! Although her strength would decrease after leaving her small world, she still possessed a formidable Sixth Rank combat power! With the Vice Sect Leader and elders bringing back five warriors of the Sixth Rank to their own small world, they received an enthusiastic welcome from the entire Elder Council. This was support far beyond their expectations! Not to mention, there was an even more mysterious and powerful Human Emperor! Even if it was just a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, it was enough to fill them with hope. The Sect Leader of the Great Sun Immortal Sect, in the presence of Shen Haos avatar, completely took on the attitude of a subordinate, appearing entirely compliant. Whether this posture was genuine or not, the attitude was indeed displayed. And Shen Hao was quite satisfied with this world. The Extraordinary Element Level is about fifty-four! one of Shen Haos avatars said, standing together with the Thunder God and Dalagon, sharing the preliminary information, This has already reached the mid-stage of the Sixth Rank, and the area is vast. The resources accumulated over the long years are not to be underestimated. Ive asked and perceived, said Dalagon, his voice solemn, their Cultivator Legion may not have many left, but the remaining are true battle-hardened elites. The prolonged and tough wars have also increased the legions strength, and their war techniques have been honed to perfection. As a bearer of the War God Talent, Dalagon had a natural perception of warfare. Especially armies. If they appeared before him, he could generally assess the strength of an army quite thoroughly. His assessment indicated that the remaining forces of the Great Sun Immortal Sect were indeed very strong. The Thunder God, for the moment, remained silent. He wore a fierce mask, seemingly to add dignity and compensate for any contempt his slender appearance might attract. I think this indigenous civilization has potential worth assimilating, concluded Shen Hao. The other two remained silent. Source: Webn0vel.com, updated on Novg0.co Chapter 472 - 370: Fishing Plan_2 Chapter 472: Chapter 370: Fishing Plan_2 The two of them, including their civilization, were now leaning toward becoming an Affiliated Civilization of the Human Civilization. Although it was not completely certain, they had essentially accepted Shen Hao as their leader. Shen Hao had decided to protect, even absorb, this civilization, so they naturally acknowledged his decision. After all, just by participating in this grand regional war, they could already gain considerable benefits. The real driving force and gains of the Trial Civilizations wars come from the Civilization Trial! Have them set up the fishing plan, Shen Hao continued, initiating the arrangement, The other Trial Civilizations might not let go of the scoring benefits of this region. Although we are one step ahead, we must make quick decisions and swiftly harvest the fruits of victory! On one hand, it could increase the sense of belonging to the Great Sun Immortal Sect. On the other hand, we could also take a large share before the other Trial Civilizations officially get involved. Of course, the most important thing is to strive for the first ranking! The other civilizations were unaware, but Shen Hao knew very well that there was only one month left until the first settlement! And currently, the performance value of the Human Civilization was very close to that of the First Civilization, even catching up constantly. But no one knew what kind of trump cards the First Civilization had. To be safe, Human Civilization still needed a decisive amount of points! Some Sixth Stage Weird Demons evidently met this requirement. And once Shen Haos attitude was conveyed to the Great Sun Immortal Sect, the Sect Leader and the elders of the Sect had no objections. Although they needed to use themselves as bait, they indeed desperately needed a great victory to boost their morale and alleviate the situation. Moreover, the fishing plan was implemented by themselves. Considering the speed of collapse at the front lines, this plan wasnt difficult. Just as the Great Sun Immortal Sect was making preparations for a counterattack, at this moment, within the region, the Weird Demons rapidly unified their forces. Especially in some newly joined regions. These six new regions were able to act so cohesively because they had already formed an alliance. They were a part of an even more powerful force. Among them, the strongest Weird Demon was one honored as Fire Phoenix. Although it bore the noble title of Fire Phoenix, its actual appearance was that of a strange bird, entirely pitch-black with eerie blue flames burning on its body. At this moment, the Fire Phoenix was competing for more benefits for its six regions. You have been deadlocked for too long. Our participation is key to taking down this region. We need sixty percent of all small worlds, including the largest one, Fire Phoenixs voice was like a whisper from the ninth depth of the abyss, so deep that some weaker Weird Demons could not even listen to it; otherwise, they would soon sprout the same eerie blue flames on their bodies and blink into its Favoured. But those who participated in this gathering of demons were all Area Controllers. No one was affected. Someone immediately retorted. We have paid a huge price to push them to this point. Even without you, we could swallow the whole region sooner or later, the Demon wrapped in flames spoke, the flames on its body pitch-black, and its words filled with immense bitterness, even with a stance crazier than that of Fire Phoenix, My own region has been occupied. If you cant compensate for my losses, Im leaving immediately! Yes, this Demon was none other than the Prison Flame God from the region where the Human Civilization Mother Star was located! The Prison Flame God was fully aware of its home region being overtaken, but could not bear to give up the current benefits. Otherwise, it should have immediately returned to devour all Day Creatures who dared challenge its majesty, turning them into nourishment. This is a good thing. A low murmur came from the side, it was a mass of invisible, intangible water. Upon closer inspection, one could see that this water was astonishingly composed of a dense mass of little snakes, causing anyone who saw it to feel their scalp tingle. This was none other than the third strongest among the current Weird Demons, also the initial Area Controller of this region, known as Ghost Snake. It was clear that Ghost Snake was a creature of strangeness. All the little snakes that made up its body were part of its whole. Its current murmur was like countless voices speaking at once, densely packed. If you cannot handle your region being swallowed, it implies that these Day Creatures are sufficiently juicy. I would be happy to oblige if you cannot resolve the problem. You rush in, you die! Prison Flame God responded tersely, the pitch-black flames on its body suddenly flared intensely! Weird demons amongst themselves didnt always get along. In the past, they would normally fight each other over territory and livestock. However, this had changed some time ago. Some power had limited their infighting, forcing them to unite. This was why the Great Sun Immortal Sect, strong for tens of thousands of years, faced such a situation within a mere few thousand years. Once the Night Forces united, the threat they posed to Day Creatures was devastating. Still, they were, after all, a group of emotionally volatile weird demons, incapable of sitting down to have a detailed discussion, analysis, or argument like Day Creaturesthat was simply unbearable. Therefore, just a brief conflict later, these powerful weird demons directly determined a plan. The strongest among the Day Creatures are left with only six, whoever kills more, gets more! Such a simple, brutal plan won unanimous approval from all weird demons. They could no longer contain their bloodthirsty emotions. Day Creatures of the Sixth Stage were an extremely rare tonic for them! The more they consumed, the faster their strength improved. Even without this plan, they would have fought with all their might for it. Not long afterward, they received another piece of intelligence: those six powerful Day Creatures, along with a great number of their favoured, were fleeing to other regions! Pursuing from one region to another was not a simple matter, but neither was it impossible. Any inter-region teleportation would inevitably leave traces. Following the traces might be difficult, but there was still a chance. At that moment, Area Controllers, one after another, left their current domains, chasing after the people from the Great Sun Immortal Sect! How many are coming? an elder from the Great Sun Immortal Sect couldnt help but ask. A lot! said the elder in charge of scouting, his face grim, More than twenty! Twenty! exclaimed a Vice Sect Leader, Isnt that all of them? They had merely been pretending to flee to fish for pursuers, yet they hadnt expected to lure as many as twenty! Considering that even after adding the later six regions, there were only twenty-three Area Controllers in total. The previous great battle had severely injured three of them. Which meant that indeed, all had come. Even though they as Day Creatures were seen as particularly succulent tonic by the weird demons, the situation of total mobilization to hunt them down was still beyond their expectations. Can we resolve this? The Sect Leader was the calmest. Although he wasnt very old, his cultivation Talent and temperament were the strongest among the Sixth Rank individuals of the Great Sun Immortal Sect. Otherwise, he wouldnt have taken the position of Alliance Hierarch in such a critical moment. Thus, he contacted Shen Haos Avatar at the first opportunity. No problem, Shen Haos Avatar replied with the same steady tone, You dont need to split up, just keep fighting and fleeing, maintaining the guise of being pursued. We will choose an appropriate moment to strike. An appropriate moment. These words werent exactly reassuring. Facing such a number of weird demons, even the six of them together could suffer casualties. Moreover, to add to the realism and to ensure sufficient attractiveness, they had indeed taken with them the most powerful and promising seedlings from within the Immortal Sect! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 473 - 371: Ive already arrived! Chapter 473: Chapter 371: Ive already arrived! It could be said that these people were always prepared to switch from fishing to true escape the moment things went awry! With many strong figures from Human Civilization there, the chances of escaping were somewhat larger than just relying on oneself. Thus, at this moment, although they were not at ease in their hearts, there were no other options left. They still fled. Shen Haos gaze followed them the entire time. This actually demonstrated the powerful effect of the Red Mythical Talent. Just one Dominator Domain allowed Shen Hao to penetrate deep into the Cosmic Origin, ignoring distances and witnessing everything within the Domain he controlled. He could even easily cross those distances. This level of strength had actually surpassed the cognition of these people, including the weird demons. Even if the weird demons initially worried this could be a trap, as their opponents fled repeatedly, such concerns vanished completely. After all, in their understanding, no one could intervene so timely under such circumstances! The members of the Great Sun Immortal Sect felt pretty much the same way. Especially when their escape routes had changed several times under compulsion and not according to the original plan. It was even more so like that. They had started to fall silent, their inner balance tilting towards failure and even emerging some despair. For them, who had lived through long, long years, this was uncommon, but inevitable. The instincts of living beings do not disappear with the years. Sect Leader, we will be thoroughly caught up in the next world, an elder said to their Sect Leader, breaking the silence. The Sect Leader had also not contacted the Human Emperor for some time. He hardly dared to believe that after fleeing through seven or eight regions and not even knowing where they were anymore, that the Human Emperor was still keeping tabs on them and could still arrive timely. After all, there were distances between worlds, and even greater distances between regions! However, he still held onto the last hope and made contact. And then, he heard a voice that made his heart tremble! The next world, huh? Then, gather as many weird demons as possible. If you feel you cant hold on, I will intervene. He could still maintain contact and even had the confidence to intervene timely? The Sect Leader felt the shock he experienced in that brief span of time was even more intense than any other in his life! But undoubtedly, this was good news. He smiled and said to his fellow sect members, Continue with the plan, everyone. Our Great Sun Immortal Sect will not perish just like this. As his words fell, the others also simultaneously showed joy. The greater the crisis, the more brutal it becomes, the more united and cohesive the internal force often is! It was the same with the Great Sun Immortal Sect. After tens of thousands of years of lengthy battles, from insignificance to glory, and until now, after countless wars and sacrifices, they had formed an unparalleled cohesion and sense of belonging, even for these powerful, high-ranking sixth-order beings. In this universe, Immortal itself signifies the pinnacle among countless Day Creatures, as well as the fate and responsibility of the Day Creatures. Since thats the case, lets not worry anymore and have a hearty battle! someone laughed out loud. Yes, even if we perish, it would be good to accompany Old Yan and the others, another person reminisced about fallen comrades. These few sentences managed to sweep away the previously despairing atmosphere. After all, the previous worries were about the failure of the plan and the future of the Great Sun Immortal Sect. But now, since the plan was unchanged, there was no need to overthink. The next moment, they tore through the regional passageway again, arriving at a new region with immense might. The moment they descended, their great power instantly destroyed several small worlds around them, but this was not of great concern as most of those small worlds were occupied by the weird demons. However, as the power receded and the passageway restored, everyones gaze became deeply focused. They sensed the encirclement of weird demons around them! It seemed that some had predicted their trajectory and reached there first. Their previous guesses were correct; by escaping to this world, they would be completely surrounded. There are thirteen in total, the rest are estimated to arrive within one or two days and nights, an elder responsible for reconnaissance said softly, yet with a hint of self-mockery, I dont know if this number will satisfy that Human Emperor. Stop kidding, the Sect Leader said with a serious face, I sensed the presence of the Prison Flame God! Just that statement made everyones faces change slightly. Having been fiercely battling with the regions alliance of weird demons for over three thousand years, they were well aware of the terrifying beings among the demons. The Prison Flame God was one of them! At least four elders of the Great Sun had fallen at the hands of this Prison Flame God, becoming nourishment, which only made the enemy grow stronger. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it were just thirteen ordinary Area Controllers, they could resist for a while, at least long enough to attract more Area Controllers. But if the Prison Flame God was among them Assisting the other Area Controllers, it was possible they could instantly eliminate one or two of them upon direct confrontation. Chapter 474 - 371: I Have Already Arrived!_2 Chapter 474: Chapter 371: I Have Already Arrived!_2 We cant wait any longer! a Vice Sect Leader said urgently, Request the Human Emperor to take action immediately! Exactly, someone immediately supported, We cant hold on much longer. We dont even know how long it will take for the Human Emperor to truly arrive; if hes half a day late, we dont know how many of us will survive. Sect Leader, we must ask for help; the next generation of elites of our sect depends on us! The other five members of the Great Sun Immortal Sect quickly came to a consensus within the shortest time: to ask the Sect Leader to seek help. They didnt even have to have the Human Emperor take action personally; at the very least, they needed the rest of the reinforcements to arrive as soon as possible! As for the idea of delaying time to attract more Weird Demons? They had no such thoughts at the moment. And the Sect Leader of the Great Sun Immortal Sect, this man who appeared quite composed, now nodded gravely. When he took out the Emperor Jade to send out the request, he even felt his palm tremble slightly. A warrior who was at least at Level 54, forced to such a state, one could imagine how much emotion he was suppressing. Choosing to believe in Human Civilization, to believe in that Human Emperor, was arguably the biggest gamble of his life! Should he lose this bet, it wouldnt just be a minor loss like his own death but the downfall of the entire Great Sun Immortal Sect! Fortunately, Shen Haos voice still transmitted normally. Are you sure you want me to act now? Shen Hao asked, Just delaying for another half day should allow four or five more to arrive. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Obviously, missing such an opportunity would make them harder to kill later on. However, the emotions of the Great Sun Sect Master were clearly at their limit as he struggled to keep his tone steady, Im sure, Your Majesty. If you can slay the Prison Flame God, it would already be a great victory. If thats the case Shen Haos tone carried a hint of regret. He indeed would have preferred to wait a bit longer. However, it seemed the people of the Great Sun Immortal Sect were truly restless. If he were to force a delay, he was worried they would speculate wildly, leading to a collapse of their fighting spirit. If several of them fell, it would be a loss not worth the gain, and it would also tarnish the reputation of Human Civilization. After all, the current intervention was still nominally a hiring relationship. Human Civilization had at least taken over half of the Great Sun Immortal Sects savings. It was at this moment that the many Weird Demons that had been impatiently waiting finally made their attack upon the members of the Great Sun Immortal Sect! By a strange coincidence, it was the Night phase, when the Weird Demons strength was maximized. Even in an area where the Laws and space such as the cracks of the world were highly chaotic, one could feel an indescribable, immense oppressive force. More than a dozen Sixth Rank Weird Demons! Each one was capable of dominating an entire area, bringing boundless fear to thousands of worlds and countless creatures! And now they had converged in this one place. Just their unabashed presence was enough to cause numerous small worlds to collapse one after another, countless creatures including the Weird Demons themselves struggled and howled within the small worlds, not understanding why doomsday had suddenly descended upon them! Leading the way was the Prison Flame God himself. This was a pitch-black demon, also ablaze with pitch-black flames, in which one could barely make out the howling souls within. Although it was a demon, its Talent Ability was as strange and mysterious as the Weird! All living beings it touched would be forcefully plundered into its body to be relentlessly roasted and tormented day and night, extracting greater strength! This ability was not only terrifyingly powerful but it also exponentially increased the Prison Flame Gods own power. The feedback it received from consuming a Sixth Stage Day Creature was almost equivalent to what the other Weird Demons gained from devouring half a being! At this moment, the members of the Great Sun Immortal Sect could even see souls of their own sect on it, among which the most obvious was one of the three elders who had fallen at the hands of these Weird Demons not so long ago! How could such a scene not incite fury? Kill! The Great Sun Sect Master didnt waste a word; he simply roared, his bodys light surged, blazing like the Great Sun itself, his radiance illuminating dozens of small worlds around him! Not only was unleashing his complete Foundation and power, but such a display was clearly using a Secret Technique, burning his life and essence! They were all desperately fighting for their lives. The other elders made similar choices. The six rounds of the Great Sun emerged within the crevices of the world, colliding fiercely with the Night Lawsan amalgamation of the Day Creatures power and the Night. Together, they formed an array-like effect. For a moment, the Prison Flame God was completely suppressed, his speed involuntarily slowed, as instinct overpowered his desire for sustenance. But it was only for a brief time. As more weird demons arrived, the Night Law seemed to grow denser. The light emitted by the many elders of the Great Sun Immortal Sect was visibly diminishing. They were no match. In this Trial Universe, Day Creatures and weird demons were like water and fire. At any level, the result of their collision was similar. It was either water extinguishing fire or fire evaporating water. If the difference in strength wasnt significant, it was possible to turn the tables with powerful abilities and a terrifying foundation. But once the disparity was large, there was complete suppression. Just like at this moment. Among the six Level 6 warriors of the Great Sun Immortal Sect, one had even reached the mid-stage level. In a normal battle, they could instantly kill at least one or two opponents. But now, trapped and surrounded, they seemed unable to muster even the slightest resistance. Especially in the presence of the Prison Flame God. Any attempt to break out was met with the innate flames of the Prison Flame God. This pitch-black fire almost became a towering prison, sealing them in tightly. Countless souls screamed in agony within it, including breaths and voices they recognized, which brought an unbearable weight of despair and pain! It seems were truly going to die here together, an elder said with a look of despair, even wailing, Our Immortal Sect of 37,421 years! Do not lose heart, the Sect Leader lowered his gaze, looking at the fearful and anxious disciples within the Magic Treasure, his voice booming, The Great Sun Immortal Sect will not be easily destroyed He wanted to say more. But in reality, he couldnt. At this moment, all their hopes rested solely on the Human Emperor. However, the strength of the Prison Flame God, including the frenzy of the weird demons surrounding them, far exceeded their expectations. The hope of holding out until the Human Emperors reinforcements arrived now seemed bleak. This was the nature of battles with the weird demons, as if facing an endless night, unclear as to how many enemies there were, and how strong they might be. Respected Human Emperor, the Sect Leader sent a final communication to Shen Hao, We cant hold out any longer. We hope Your Majesty will keep your promise to accept and protect the remaining people of the Great Sun Immortal Sect and ensure the continuation of our legacy. This was also listed in the documents before. Should the plan fail and the Level 6 warriors of the Great Sun Immortal Sect perish, Human Civilization also bears the responsibility to safeguard the legacy of the Great Sun Immortal Sect. Of course, under such circumstances, a contract would have little binding power. But that was their last hope. However, just after the Great Sun Sect Master sent the message, resigned to reality with a hint of anger, he heard Shen Haos voice. I have already arrived. The Great Sun Sect Master was stunned. Yes, Shen Hao had already arrived, using the Dominator Domain to reach them in an instant. He had already made preparations to withdraw his power. At the moment, he was merely waiting for the optimal moment to intervene, while his avatar and the Thunder God, Dalagon, were blocking the rest of the weird demons that were rushing over. Just these thirteen didnt quite satisfy his appetite. The seven more that were still on their waykill as many as possible. Chapter 475 - 372: This is the Human Emperor! Chapter 475: Chapter 372: This is the Human Emperor! The Great Sun Sect Master was not foolish; upon hearing Shen Haos words, he immediately understood Shen Haos plan. Yet, what truly shocked him was that Shen Hao could arrive in such a short time, and even after arriving, these sinister demons remained utterly oblivious? Be aware that these were not only demons as powerful as the Prison Flame God but also some with unique talents in detection and tracking. Otherwise, they would not have been able to persistently cling to their heels, even managing to block their path ahead of time! Such a display of strength was clearly on a whole other level. But the Great Sun Sect Master quickly recovered, even feeling a tremor throughout his entire soul with excitement. What do we need to do? His tone was filled with an undisguised longing. After all, their Great Sun Immortal Sects hatred toward the sinister demons, even all creatures of the night, was unparalleled. He could hardly wait to witness the struggles, agony, and deaths of these sinister demons! Understanding such emotions, Shen Hao was very empathetic. Just enough to stop them will do. It was at this moment, driven by greed, that the Prison Flame God seemed to lose patience. His bodys pitch-black flames expanded in an instant, solidify and exhibiting uric acidity that seemed to ignite his blood; he was clearly pulling out his trump card. The rest of the sinister demons were also invigorated, rallying to follow. Shen Hao had been waiting precisely for this moment! In the fissure of this dark, chaotic world, a massive long sword appeared silently, but its silence lasted only an instantthe incandescent light burst forth upon the blade, accompanied by the endless pressure of an emperor! It was as if time had come to a standstill; all eyes, including those of the well-prepared Great Sun Sect Master, were drawn to the sword at that moment. The demons were similarly captivated, no words could describe their emotions at that moment, even their incredibly powerful souls seemed to slow in response. There was no time to understand what had happened. But destruction had already begun. The first to be hit, the Prison Flame God, only managed to reveal a look of terrified confusion before disintegrating into ash. His strength was indeed formidable; by level, he was at least Level 54, but his ability quality was barely Golden Legendary Level, and even an ordinary Red Mythical Talent Chosen One would be capable of directly confronting him in battle, let alone the terrifyingly powerful Shen Hao. It was not surprising that he was instant-killed in a surprise attack. Furthermore, several sinister demons nearby also met with the same fateobliterated, both spirit and soul, by the same strike! This was the outcome Shen Hao had been waiting for. By the time everyone finally realized what had happened, their emotions were immensely stunned! The Great Sun Sect Master was completely dumbfounded. He had already anticipated the strength of the Human Emperor, even constantly elevating his own expectations of that strengthbut this outcome still far exceeded those expectations! One strike, five demons killed! And that included the Prison Flame God! To put it bluntly, if that strike had been aimed at them, the six of them would have met the same fate! This is the Human Emperor the Great Sun Sect Master muttered to himself, staring dumbfounded at the still radiant long sword, unable to see the Human Emperor, yet deeply feeling his power emanating from that single strike. Other Vice Sect Leaders and elders of the Great Sun Immortal Sect were shaking with excitement, overwhelmed with emotion. They were utterly unprepared for this scene! A reversal in an instant is always the most stirring spectacle! However, as the rest of the sinister demons began to realize what had happened and attempted to flee in terror, they, too, finally snapped back to the moment. Dont let them escape! Not a single one! Hahaha! The time for revenge has come! Worth it, worth it for this lifetime! These warriors of the Great Sun Immortal Sect, including the Sect Master himself, seemed to have plunged into an unprecedented frenzy, rushing ahead as if mad, disregarding their injuries, even their own lives, chasing fearlessly after the demons! But their confidence was now stronger than ever! For the Human Emperor was right behind them. That terrifying power, once they caught up and entangled the demons, would lead to a true massacre! Three thousand years of hatred, sacrifices, could all be avenged in one night! How could they willingly let even one escape? sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They even regretted not enduring a little longer, even at the cost of dying, earlier on! Should even one escape today, it would long haunt their remorse. Shen Hao held nothing back, even worrying they might charge too far ahead, he transmitted his voice to calm them: Do not worry, not a single one will escape. At least not one of these thirteen in sight was getting away! Shen Haos form tore through space, Dominator Talent unleashed, the map on his hand already displaying every demons coordinates and strength clearly. In a flash, two more were killed. One of them even displayed extremely peculiar powers, but against his Great Sun Principle-infused Emperors Sword, it was utterly insignificant. Chapter 476 - 372: This is the Human Emperor!_2 Chapter 476: Chapter 372: This is the Human Emperor!_2 Upon reaching the Sixth Stage, Shen Hao could instantly kill an ordinary Sixth Rank Weird Demon! At this moment, all the Chosen Ones in the entire Trial Universe could clearly see the performance values of the Second Civilization and the First Chosen One skyrocket! The rate of increase was so shocking that it left them terrified. This is a mass slaughter of Sixth Rank Weird Demons! Where are so many Weird Demons for him to kill? The rankings are going to be reversed! Its unbelievable that a civilization can close such a huge gap step by step! Such frightening potential! It had to be said that the current performance of Shen Hao and Human Civilization was indeed astonishing. Most civilizations that had reached this point had participated in many Trials and had a certain understanding of the Civilization Trial, but it was precisely because of this that they could feel the terror of such performances even more. Unless they were holding back at the start, it was unimaginable how the performance value growth efficiency of a civilization could increase at such a terrifying speed! Right now, Human Civilizations rate of increase was already hundreds of times more than it was at the beginning! On one hand, the points provided by the Sixth Rank Weird Demons were plentiful; on the other hand, Shen Hao personally took action, so all the points were unharmed and stacked sevenfold upon him! The eighth, the ninth, the tenth Shen Hao pursued relentlessly, killing up to the tenth in one breath. The last three had already fled to other areas, yet there were Great Sun Immortal Sect elders who fearlessly clung on tenaciously! The eleventh one! Shen Hao used the coordinates provided by an elder from the Great Sun Immortal Sect to hunt down each one. By the time it came to the last one, the pursuing elder had been seriously wounded by the frenzied counterattack of the Weird Demon, on the brink of death, even down to half a body. But as Shen Hao easily slew the Weird Demon, the elder witnessed Shen Haos towering figure wielding the Emperors Sword, and he couldnt help but laugh heartily, his eyes brimming with tears. It had been too long! Aside from the nightmarish past three thousand years, even before that, it had been too long since theyd felt such exhilaration. Blood debts could indeed only be repaid with blood! Stay here and wait for the others; Ill see if I can kill a few more, Shen Hao left such words behind, vanishing from sight, only leaving the elder looking on with an almost fanatical reverence. It proved that these Weird Demons indeed had a quick method of communicating information. As soon as Shen Hao had made his move and instantly killed five, the other seven pursuing Weird Demons immediately halted and scattered in mad flight! By now, two avatars along with Thunder God and Dalagon, two powerful beings, were only just barely holding on to two of them. However, one of them was particularly strong. Dalagon was already frantically calling out to Shen Hao in the channel. This ones definitely at mid-stage! One of them could be worth seven or eight! Indeed, what Dalagon was pursuing was a vast Sea of Snakes! En route, a large number of Snake Bodies surged out from the Sea of Snakes to other places, scattering in all directions. Normally, as long as one could escape, it would survive, albeit severely weakened. But Shen Haos Emperors Sword had an instant death effect! It was the perfect counter to such a splitting ability. So long as he killed the main body containing the most Divine Soul, the remaining ones that had split and fled would be killed across causality due to the powerful effect. That is why Shen Hao had his two avatars follow Dalagon closely in pursuit. In fact, as each Weird Demon died, Dalagons strength was diminishing because his Talent required increasingly intense and large-scale battlefields to display its greatest effect. Pursuing deserters like this was causing the benefits of his Talent to wane. If the enemy turned and ambushed, it could even pose a danger to him. However, this Sea Snake Weird Demon had no intention of turning back to ambush. The fear in its heart had grown to the point where even the ferocity bestowed by the Night Law couldnt suppress it. Where on earth did it appear from! It couldnt understand at all; when had such a powerful creature of the day appeared in the nearby area! This was simply not something they could handle. They must let a mightier Night Favoured come forth! Escape! Flee from here! The very Divine Soul of this weird Sea Snake was filled with only this single thought. Until Shen Haos form appeared before it. Its over! Another strike of the sword came slashing down. The last of the weird demons was thoroughly harvested by him. Your Majesty, Dalagon stopped and his tone became much more respectful when addressing Shen Hao than before. After all, he only knew Shen Hao was strong, but just how strong he was, remained completely unclear. Until now. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Such strength, for a Chosen One, was undoubtedly easier to understand. Red Mythical Talent, Red Mythical Level Profession, a lifetime of Red Mythical Equipment, and an unknown number of Red Mythical Abilities! When such a foundation truly revealed itself, Dalagon fully believed it was enough to make all the Chosen Ones in the Trial shiver! The Thunder God lost that one. Shen Hao said simply, and there was a hint of regret in his tone. The Thunder God had selected an extremely strong weird demon too, but that one seemed to be even better at escaping. However, this was already a rare bounty. Congratulations, Your Majesty, even Dalagon couldnt help but smile, raising his voice to celebrate, Human Civilization has now become the First Civilization! Oh? Shen Haos eyes lit up. He hadnt paid attention to the rankings just now, but upon checking the Civilization Rankings, Indeed, Human Civilization, which had been second before, had surpassed the original first for the first time and become the new First Civilization! Moreover, from the performance value, it was indeed the last one he had just killed that allowed them to achieve the breakthrough! Not bad, Shen Hao nodded slightly, Now we need to consolidate our position and then wait for the ranking rewards. Exactly! Dalagons heart was not as calm as he appeared. As an ally of Human Civilization in this battle, he naturally perceived the incredible rate of increase in the performance value of the First Chosen One before him. Previously uncertain, but now having witnessed that last kill, he could be completely sure! The points gained by the other side after killing a Sixth Stage weird demon were at least several times greater than theirs! What kind of sorcery was this? If Dalagon hadnt had good composure, he probably would be struggling to keep his breath stable right now. Several times greater, what did that imply? Killing one was akin to killing several! No wonder the performance value of Human Civilization could grow like this; let alone the previous First Civilization, how could they compete with such an efficiency of growth? And Human Civilizations fortune was equally top-notch! The previous First Civilization had been at the top for so long without seeing a ranking settlement, only to be completely overtaken now. If the ranking settlement appeared shortly thereafter, he would believe claims that Human Civilization had backers in the Civilization Trial! However, as his emotions gradually settled, Dalagon also realized that, regardless of any secrets Human Civilization held, with such performance, it was a once-in-a-millennium Sovereign Civilization! After watching the Human Emperor collect the remains of the weird demon, Dalagon spoke solemnly: Your Majesty, my Casey Civilization wishes to truly become an Affiliated Civilization of Human Civilization, to become Your Majestys most loyal subjects and citizens! Indeed, there was no need for any hesitation. His only concern now was missing the limited number of slots for Affiliated Civilizations! Chapter 477 - 373: The First Civilization of the Past! Chapter 477: Chapter 373: The First Civilization of the Past! Shen Hao wasnt surprised by Dalagons sudden gesture. With the potential and ability that Human Civilization had exhibited, as well as their style, attracting Affiliated Civilizations was only natural. Even if there was another civilization that was far more powerful than Human Civilization currently was, it couldnt compare when it came to potential, resulting in far less allure for potential Affiliated Civilizations. In fact, after going through the Civilization Trial multiple times, Human Civilization had almost developed its own unique style. That was to first utilize its shocking performance and ranking to gain a certain level of prestige, then use that prestige along with its actual potential to attract those civilizations that are ranked lower and are urgently in need of a Sovereign Civilization. Next, by relying on the power of these civilizations, theyd come together to deter those civilizations that were already powerful. In the end, securing initiative, maximizing rewards, benefits, and evaluations in all aspects. The last Trial had been conducted in the same process. And now, it should be the same. However, even so, Shen Hao wasnt in a hurry to agree. You should understand that its not yet the time to decide on the Affiliated Civilization slots, Shen Hao said calmly, At most, I can give you a verbal promise now. However, we at Human Civilization regard the Affiliated Civilization system as a core strategy. As long as you have enough merit and demonstrate sufficient loyalty, the slot will certainly belong to one of yours. Understood, Dalagon nodded. That was all he needed, just that assurance. The cooperation during this period, especially the collaboration that extended down to the Soldiers, had given them sufficient insight into Human Civilization. It was indeed a civilization that highly valued the Affiliated Civilization system. The current Affiliated Civilizations, in fact, some of them were gradually not being able to keep up, but they still maintained basic dignity and interests. Human Civilization needed to use such a display to increase the loyalty of other Affiliated Civilizations. That was one of the reasons why Dalagon was so decisive. Human Civilization was very clear about where its advantages lay and would hold on to and continuously expand them, a decisively rare choice for a Sovereign Civilization, nearly perfect! After this, Dalagon was not even in a hurry to return to his own civilization but stayed by Shen Haos side, helping to manage the battlefield. He was certainly acting the part of an Affiliated Civilization. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This difference in behavior also made Thunder God realize something, but Thunder Gods mood wasnt looking too good. He was not only lacking in potential compared to Dalagon, but he had even lost track of his opponent just now, which made his contributions seem insufficient compared to Dalagons. If the slots were limited, he probably couldnt compete with the Casey Civilization, now ranked ninth. Theres no need to mind, Shen Hao seemed to notice Thunder Gods mood and calmly reassured him, This time, it was not easy to kill all twenty Weird Demons. Being able to eliminate the first thirteen is already a good outcome. Yes, although Shen Hao had hoped to kill all twenty, it was obviously difficult. The main issue was that the Great Sun Immortal Sects strength was not enough to lure all the Weird Demons. Killing fourteen, including two that were at least at the Mid Stage Sixth Stage, was already a result beyond expectations. Moreover, Shen Hao easily kept his promisewhen he took action, not a single one present could escape. Thunder God knew these were words of comfort, but the fact that Shen Hao offered them was already a stance that settled his heart a bit. The scale of this battle must be the most exaggerated one since the start of the Trial, Thunder God pondered, feeling the need to take initiative, The Second Civilization will definitely seize the opportunity to catch up with all their might. During this time, our Thunder Fire Civilization can give up on our own ranking competition and assist with all our might! It was courage that was not insignificant. After all, the Thunder Fire Civilization was now basically secure at the sixth position, but a careless move could potentially see them being overtaken. Offering to assist Human Civilization with all their might, the civilizations behind them would not let this opportunity slip away. However, Shen Hao slowly shook his head. Theres no need, his behavior had always been quite amiable, but at this moment, he genuinely displayed an unparalleled dominance and confidence, The civilizations that we catch up to will never have the chance to surpass us again! Dalagon and Thunder God looked at Shen Hao at this moment, both silent, but it was evident they were somewhat moved. Tall claims were easy to make, but the key was, they actually deeply agreed with what Shen Hao said! Yes, considering the astonishing potential displayed by Human Civilization, even if the Second Civilization was more powerful, the hopes of catching up were incredibly slim. Just realizing this point was enough to strengthen their resolution to follow Shen Hao and invest in Human Civilization! After all, all the Trial Civilizations were facing an endless series of Trials! In the boundless Trials, fleeting power was inconsequential. Whether it was the Casey Civilization or Thunder Fire Civilization, they had once been indisputably powerful, with experiences of overwhelming other Trial Civilizations, but they had still reached this point. Why? Their potential was insufficient. In the increasingly powerful and dangerous Trials, they eventually reached their limits. Chapter 478 - 373: The First Civilization of the Past! _2 Chapter 478: Chapter 373: The First Civilization of the Past! _2 The limits of Human Civilization have remained unfathomable to this day. Head back and clear the Weird Demons of the Sixth Stage, thats just the first step, this war is still not over, Shen Hao left these words behind as his figure slowly disappeared. Yet, he did not return to the Mother Planet of Human Civilization, but once again came back to the area where the Great Sun Immortal Sect was located. The map of this area had already been unlocked by him, the entire area was under his control. As expected, the three Sixth Rank Weird Demons that were left here had vanished, and the six that had luckily escaped did not return here either. Only numerous hordes of Weird Demon Legions were scattered across various small worlds and were continuously retreating towards the border areas. The cross-regional movement ability of the Weird Demons was obviously stronger than that of the Great Sun Immortal Sect. Like before, scattered in various places, even if he monitored them, it was hard to eliminate many. And like before, assembling a large number of Sixth Stage Weird Demons in one place would probably not be seen again in a short period of time. After all, his power had likely already spread. Before they could be sure of dealing with him, the Weird Demons wouldnt likely gather to walk into their own deaths. In that case, lets disperse the force, Shen Hao decided, returning to the Mother Planet to continue his cultivation, while also distributing his power to the legions of the Human Civilization System, allowing them to continue fighting on the front lines, clearing the Weird Demons. These densely packed hordes of Weird Demons also represented a tremendously generous points reward. More importantlythe ranking resolution time was approaching. Only one week remained. It must be said, knowing the exact time of the ranking resolution, this cheat provided great convenience to Human Civilization. The previous fishing plan was deliberately chosen for such a timing. Everything had been calculated to ensure that Human Civilization could reverse the rankings while also ensuring that the First Civilization didnt have enough time to catch up. Without knowing the timing, even if the past First Civilization had some tricks up their sleeve, using them precisely in the last week would be difficult. It could be said that in this ranking resolution, Human Civilization was almost certain to secure first place in both lists! I wonder what the reward will be, Shen Hao was full of anticipation. After all, as the levels of the trials increased, the richness of the ranking rewards also jumped significantly. Plus, this cheat could even allow them to choose the type of reward at the time of settlement! What is Human Civilization lacking now? Obviously, its the volume and the average level of the middle tiers. This has always been a weakness of Human Civilization, given their weak initial conditions and overly short development time. Even with the presence of Accelerated Secret Realms and Affiliated Civilizations greatly mitigating this weakness, compared to other Trial Civilizations, it is still evident. Not to mention comparing with the now Second Civilization, even the Thunder Fire Civilization and Casey Civilization have numbers and middle-tier levels significantly surpassing Human Civilization. Only the top-tier warriors meticulously cultivated by Shen Hao held an advantage. When the time comes, lets see what types of rewards can be chosen. With just a few days remaining, Shen Hao had plenty of patience. Meanwhile, just as they had guessed, the ranking performance points of Human Civilization suddenly surged, surpassing the former first and becoming the new leader! This fact had already swept through all Trial Civilizations. Especially the six civilizations that did not understand Human Civilization. Shock and discussion nearly filled every conversation among the Chosen Ones of each civilization. And now the Second Civilization reacted most violently. This civilization is called the Contract Spirit Civilization. The name, naturally, is a translation. The Extraordinary Path they primarily cultivated is Contracted Spirit! A path similar to Beast Taming, yet distinctly unique. In their world, there exists an Endless Spirit Sea that gathers the Extraordinary Origin of the whole world; all past Extraordinary beings, Extraordinary Creatures, and even Extraordinary Treasures that ever existed, after their demise, would converge into the Endless Spirit Sea, transforming into various Spirits. And their Extraordinary Path was one of bonding with these Spirits and merging with them; in sublimating themselves, they also directly possessed the power of the Spirits. Such unique Extraordinary Rules ensured that their entire civilizations Extraordinary System could perfectly inherit the power of their predecessors. Thus, unlike most Extraordinary Civilizations, it wasnt the ancient ones that were powerful. On the contrary, it was the new ones that were powerful! The Extraordinary System of the entire civilization was itself constantly sublimating at an astonishing pace. And after joining the Trial Civilizations, this sublimation became even more evident. After all, among the three initial Extraordinary Paths of such an Extraordinary Civilization, one was bound to be the original path. That was the Contracted Spirit path! So, to say that the Contract Spirit Civilization was just powerful was not accurate; before encountering Human Civilization, the Contract Spirit Civilization had always prided itself not on the strength of its civilization, but on its potential! Additionally, after the last trial, the civilizations strongest Contract Spirit Master, the Eternal Saint Spirit, had received a Red Mythical Talent promotion slot reward, promoting their Original Talent to Red Mythical Quality! Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This had given the entire Contract Spirit Civilization boundless confidence. It could be said that this trial was a moment when the strength and confidence of the civilization reached a small peak. They even had been singing all the way from the start and dominantly secured the first place! The entire civilization, from top to bottom, was spirited. From this, one could imagine the extremely complex and angry emotions they felt when they discovered that an inconspicuous civilization posed a threat to them. This trial is our stage alone! Unforgivable! The Contract Spirit Civilization is unsurpassable, and the great Saint Spirit is unbeatable! In such emotions and will, the entire civilization displayed astonishing resolve; the warriors at the forefront were fearless, and the high-level decision-makers were equally fervent. Indeed, they had once left Human Civilization far behind. But then, within just a day or two, disaster struck. For the first time since the whole civilization had joined the trial, after having occupied the first place, they lost their throne of the first! This even caused them to panic. For Trial Civilizations, the civilization ranking was not just about rewards, but also a source of confidence to overcome the trials. The civilization ranked first generally managed to get through the trials, that was one thing. Secondly, when a civilization could no longer compete for top rankings and even began to drop repeatedly, it often meant that their potential was exhausted, and they were heading towards decline and doomsday. And the decline in rankings started with losing the first place. Therefore, this was not just about ranking rewards; the confidence of the entire Contract Spirit Civilization, which had reached an unprecedented peak, was now brutally beaten down to an unprecedented low! The huge disparity even resulted in a backlash for the entire civilization. Factory workers efficiency fell, frontline warriors morale waned, and disagreements among the upper echelons intensified Such a series of changes was enough to bring substantial impacts. We must take back the first place! a voice among the high-level rang out. And it was not just one or two but many, intense voices! No matter what, we cannot lose the first place! We cannot afford to lose! Pressure those three Trial Civilizations we have contacted, have them assist us fully! We must not overlook the Great Sun Immortal Sect, we need to harvest that region! I suspect that the chaser has been harvesting a massive amount of points from the Great Sun Immortal Sect region! Chapter 479 - 374: Ranking Settlement Reward! Chapter 479: Chapter 374: Ranking Settlement Reward! Clearly, the Contract Spirit Civilization could not accept reality in the short term. They still harbored the idea of overtaking Human Civilization and regaining the first place. From top to bottom, they maintained a high degree of unanimity and even made all kinds of more aggressive preparations. This included making moves against the region where the Great Sun Immortal Sect was located. For the Contract Spirit Civilization, death and sacrifice were not frightening, but merely for a more glorious future. This was also the core culture of their entire civilization. Moreover, the cost of striving to regain first place was far less than the cost of admitting defeat. The entire civilization could not lack cohesion. On this point, if Shen Hao had known, he would have definitely agreed. At this time, the situation of Human Civilization was similarly near, relying on victory after victory, and relying on the overwhelming potential against other Trial Civilizations, significantly boosting their own cohesion. Once defeat occurred, or if Shen Hao, the Emperor, found himself powerless, the entire civilization was likely to be backlash. However, among the Trial Civilizations, this was an unavoidable matter. Perhaps no civilization could keep winning forever, but every civilization must strive to keep winning! Therefore, it was quite easy to guess what radical actions the Second Civilization would take after being surpassed. But Shen Hao and the high-level members of Human Civilization were not very worried. Because they had already won. The first settlement was about to begin! Indeed, just a week later, when the Contract Spirit Civilization had only just devised its aggressive catch-up plan and hadnt even had time to start implementing it preliminarily, the Civilization Trial settlement information was transmitted to the personal panels of each Chosen One. The Contract Spirit Civilization even fell into a huge silence. Meanwhile, Human Civilization, including the Thunder Fire Civilization and Casey Civilization, all welcomed great joy. They had won! Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the eve of the first ranking settlement, they had once again taken the top spot on both lists! The network of Human Civilization suddenly filled with a lot of voices. Though it was a bit perilous this time, everything was in the Emperors control. Its mainly because the President is awesome! The front-line warriors are also impressive, along with the Affiliated Civilizations. I can hardly wait to find out what the rewards are. Speaking of which, our reward quantity far exceeds that of other civilizations, how exactly did Your Majesty do it? Shh, dont ask, if you ask, its greatness! Clearly, by this fourth Trial, especially after having in-depth interactions with some of the other veteran Trial Civilizations, some of the unusual performances of Human Civilization gradually became unhideable. The multiple points could still be explained by the unique Talent Shen Hao possessed. But realistically, multiple ranking rewards, that was completely inexplicable! Even the entire civilization tacitly reduced discussions as much as possible, especially in front of newly joined Affiliated Civilizations, trying to make a fortune quietly. However, this type of thing simply became impossible to hide as more interactions occurred. When Dalagon and Thunder God learned that Human Civilization obtained more than one reward per ranking settlement, the shock was indescribable! They had also ranked first more than once in previous Trials, but there had never been such a concept! The reward for ranking first was originally much greater than that for ranking second, and to be able to reap multiple items, the advantage brought by this was simply unimaginable! This was also one of the reasons why the two civilizations increasingly affirmed their decision to become Affiliated Civilizations of Human Civilization, even competing more fiercely with each other. Regarding this situation, Shen Hao chose to be mysterious. He offered no explanations, nor did he forcibly hide anything. He let the other civilizations guess as they wished. To some extent, the more mysterious and powerful he appeared, the better it was for the cohesion of the entire Civilization System. Even if a major setback was encountered in the future, these Affiliated Civilizations would definitely not easily defect. Confidence in ones own strength was also crucial. As long as Human Civilization always grew at a rate far surpassing that of other civilizations, what could past civilizations do even if they knew about the cheat? At present, Shen Hao was most concerned about this hard-earned ranking reward! Yesterday, the Ranking Reward Hack, just as he had mentioned, provided a step ahead with several choices of reward categories. First were the Rule Type, Item Type, and Secret Realm Type categories. And within these categories, there were the Defense Type, Resource Type, Offensive Type, and Auxiliary Type to choose from. These options indeed essentially covered all the types of Civilization Rewards obtained previously. Shen Hao considered Human Civilizations current situation and chose Defensive Rule, Offensive Item, and Auxiliary Secret Realm as the three rewards. After all, despite Human Civilization appearing to be thriving and having just won first place, the actual gap in civilization strength was still there. They were still the chasers in terms of individual strength. This was also the destiny of a civilization with great potential. After all, if a civilization with great potential were also strong, the Trial would simply turn into easy mode. In such a situation, offense and defense were particularly important. Based on experience from previously obtained rewards, the Rule Type was generally an enhancement placed on Mother Planet itself, used for defense, which couldnt be more appropriate. Chapter 480 - 374: Ranking Settlement Reward!_2 Chapter 480: Chapter 374: Ranking Settlement Reward!_2 Offensive types needed to leave the Mother Planet and choose the most suitable items. As for the last category, auxiliary, it was considered because Human Civilization didnt actually lack resources at the moment. Instead, it lacked foundations like those in the Accelerated Secret Realm that can quickly cultivate a large number of strong warriors. Therefore, betting on an auxiliary secret realm was worth a try. It could only be said that being able to choose the category oneself was much stronger than relying on random luck. And now, the moment had arrived to retrieve the final results. Shen Hao looked at his Chosen One panel as soon as possible. [Your civilization has ranked first in the initial settlement of this trial.] [As the Chosen One with the highest contribution value within your civilization, you will make the reward selection for your civilization.] [Please choose any three of the following three rewards.] [1, Guardian Will] [2, Ancient God Guard] [3, Mythical Secret Realm] All three categories of rewards were surprisingly four characters long! Although the strength of a reward and its name werent directly related, it was clear that rewards with four-character names tended to have higher status. Without wasting any time, Shen Hao began to check each one individually. First, he focused on the defensive type rule. [Name: Guardian Will] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 51 (70)] [Your Mother Planet will give birth to a Guardian Will that will actively protect the entire planet from the invasion of outsiders. As the strongest within your civilization, if you possess an Avatar ability of Red Mythical Level, you can replace this will with an Avatar, but this Avatar can only guard the planet and cant take any internal actions.] Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Hao looked at the description of the ability but slightly furrowed his brows. It was too rough. The description was indeed overly simplistic. He was well aware of the concept of a planets will and knew that it usually had high status. However, the actual power it could exert was limited by the planets characteristics. In other words, if there was an ability that could directly destroy the Mother Planet, then what use would the planets will be? Nonetheless, despite these concerns, he still had high expectations, given the extremely high level cap of this reward. What did Level 70 signify? Shen Hao had already gained some understanding of the warrior in this Trial Universe who split into two, half becoming the Great Sun and the other half the Night and had even captured a Night Remnant Thought. But according to the conclusions reached so far, that being had reached, at most, the Seventh Stage. Which was around Level 61. It might seem like they were in the same stage, but at this level, even a difference of a single Level could lead to a huge disparity in strength! When Shen Hao was below Level 50, reaching a stage typically meant invincibility within that stage. But now that he was in the Sixth Stage, he no longer had that confidence. His foundation was indeed terrifying, but which of those who had reached this stage was simple? Shen Hao estimated that if a Level 60 warrior with a Golden Legendary foundation appeared, it could still pose a significant threat to him. So, this reward of Red Mythical Quality with a maximum, or initial level, reaching the terrifying realm of Level 70 was undeniably strong on paper. Even with the current level being only 51, it surely wouldnt be weak. Furthermore, Shen Hao happened to possess an Avatar ability. Up until now, he had only created six avatars, with one spot still remaining. Shen Hao directly chose to claim it and, following the instructions, as soon as he sensed the birth of the planetary consciousness, he merged the new avatar into it, replacing the original. It was at this moment that his gaze filled with astonishment. Then came the immense surprise! So thats how it is! So thats how it is! Shen Hao suddenly understood why a planetary consciousness could possess a Red Mythical Quality. The key to this reward lies in the word guard! Contained within it was a whole set of related laws! Shen Hao had only begun to sense them, but he discovered Heavenly Tribulation Demon Destruction, Heroic Spirit Reappearance, World Barrier, Space Sealing, and a series of other Extraordinary Rules. And not one was weak! There were dozens of them! All were precisely controlled by a single will. This reward was almost equivalent to the foundation of dozens of Golden Legendary rules combined together, reinforcing each other, creating an amalgamation that surpassed the rules of an ordinary Golden Legend, able to cover every conceivable situation! Not only foreign invasions but even if significant destruction suddenly emerged from within, it could still be stopped. Take the space reinforcement law, for instance. Before this, the small world where Human Civilization resided was actually very fragile. It wouldnt burst just because of a Sixth Stage weird demons attack, but if several appeared at once and fought unrestrainedly, then the entire small world would surely develop numerous cracks, resulting in continuous natural disasters. This was something Shen Hao was quite concerned about, which is why he had to establish a small world defense line around it, to prevent a large-scale invasion of Sixth Stage weird demons into the Mother Planet at the earliest opportunity. Now, that worry no longer existed. Perhaps the Extraordinary Element Level of the Mother Planet was still at Level 48, but in terms of bearing capacity, it was by no means weaker than any small world of the Sixth Stage. Furthermore, the other offensive rules of defense would also greatly enhance the Mother Planets protective ability. If large numbers of low-level weird demons invaded again like before, its feared that just relying on this planetary will that merged with the avatar could easily resolve them all. In addition, there seemed to be unexpected joys as well. Take, for example, the Heroic Spirit Rule. The original function of this rule was to summon the spirits of heroes and warriors who sacrificed themselves for the Mother Planet, calling them forth in the form of Heroic Spirits under the driving of the planetary will, to participate in battle, to settle the invaders. But this combined with Shen Haos ability Eternal Divine Kingdom was a perfect match! I can use the power of this law to summon a group of Heroic Spirit warriors without loss, to guard the Mother Planet! Shen Hao felt it briefly, and his heart swelled with joy. Before this, the greatest use of the Red Mythical ability Eternal Divine Kingdom was actually to provide great comfort to the inner Human Civilization and frontline warriors. Death was no longer a swan song but rather a result with a tremendous cost. Much like a severe injury. Even though resurrection could only happen once a year, it brought solace to both the Heroic Spirits themselves and to the living. However, aside from this, the Heroic Spirits role on the frontline battlefields was actually not significant. Or rather, they werent that significant to Shen Hao. Because summoning them from the Eternal Divine Kingdom required Shen Haos strength. If it were other powerful Chosen Ones, it would be like exchanging personal might for the strength of an army, often playing a significant role in some situations. However, as an Emperor, Shen Hao could already do this. Rather than expending power to summon a large army of Heroic Spirits to fight, it was better to disperse his strength and enhance the existing armies might. But now, the emergence of the Guardian Will meant the Heroic Spirits could take on the responsibility of guarding the Mother Planet, replacing the official military legions that must be arranged on the Mother Planet. This would allow for the addition of another powerful legion on the frontline battlefield! Letting the Heroic Spirits who sacrificed themselves for civilization guard the Mother Planet is indeed an excellent choice. Shen Hao could already imagine the vast cheers that would surge within the civilization once this news spread. Even though the Heroic Spirits couldnt always appear and would still be in slumber when there was no crisis, just the thought of them guarding was enough to tremendously increase the sense of unity. Chapter 481 - 375: Claim All Rewards! Chapter 481: Chapter 375: Claim All Rewards! Shen Hao briefly reviewed all the rules contained in this reward, some of which could even be superimposed with the rules that originally existed on the Mother Planet. For example, the Heavenly Tribulation. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It could indeed greatly enhance the effects of the original Heavenly Punishment. One could only say, this reward truly perfected the domain of the world rules of the Mother Planet, although they were all focused on defense systems. However, a planet, a world with transcendent rules is essentially an interrelated whole, a complete system similar to an ecological system. Shen Hao did not do anything for the time being but instead looked towards the second reward. [Name: Ancient God Guardian] [Quality: Red Myth] [Level: 51 (70)] [Originating from a certain powerful Ancient Gods creation of guardians, capable of self-replication, born at the cost of consuming the worlds origin, lacking self-consciousness, only a being with the status of Red Myth can control them, and will grant them unique abilities, an incredibly reliable strong Favoured!] This thing Shen Haos expression slightly condensed, and he carefully read it over and over. The role that this offensive item reward could play also somewhat exceeded his expectations! Because this is indeed a powerhouse that can increase its own numbers! From the appearance, it seemed like a real giant, its size comparable to that of the original Mother Planet, not a flesh body but akin to a puppet. Most importantly, the method of its birth! Devour the world, born from the destruction of the world! The stronger the world it consumes, the stronger the Ancient God Guardian born! In other words, if Shen Hao were to find a Sixth Stage world and deploy the Ancient God Guardian for self-replication, it would directly consume the worlds origin power, thereby creating a Giant Warrior with Sixth Stage level and nearly Red Myth quality! There are some limitations, though. Shen Hao looked at the creation requirements. Only the original Ancient God Guardian, who is also the strongest one and can even rival a general Red Myth status, can create Ancient God Guardians. And each of his creations requires a considerable amount of power and a certain amount of time. Creating a Sixth Rank Ancient God Guardian would also need hundreds of years to recover. During this process, you cant take action, basically a state of stagnation. But, resource consumption can be used to accelerate recovery, which means this is entirely about using resources, combined with some loss of the worlds origin, to exchange for strong guardians! Loss of the worlds origin, however, doesnt really matter. After all, human civilization will eventually leave this Trial Universe, even if some worlds are occupied, how many resources can be harvested? Using them to cultivate Ancient God Guardians is akin to killing the goose that lays the golden eggs but isnt too much of a loss. But the former needs careful consideration. If the resources needed are really a lot, it might be better to use them to cultivate our own people. But if the resources consumed are not that much and the effect is quickly noticeable This reward can likely quickly bridge the gap in mid to high-end combat power of human civilization! Even if you do not consider self-creation, just having the combat power of one with nearly Red Myth status at the Sixth Stage is strong enough! Shen Hao exclaimed in the end. Yes, the initial Ancient God Guardian might even be stronger than Dalagon and Thunder God. Even if its level is only 51, the impressive status is there. With Dalagon and Thunder God, who only have Golden Legend talent, even adding other abilities and equipment, its hard to say who is stronger. One can only say, ranking rewards truly allow weaker civilizations to also have a chance to turn the tide against the wind! Shen Hao then looked at the last reward with some anticipation. The previous two rewards were so strong, naturally, this last one would not be weak either. [Name: Mythical Secret Realm] [Quality: Red Myth] [Level: 51 (70)] [This Secret Realm can collect an entire civilizations understanding of ancient legends and beliefs, evolve, manifest, and create a Mythical Secret Realm between reality and illusion, allowing everyone to be trained within, and bring back genuinely manifested various resources and even manifested mythical figures. [Note 1: The evolution and manifestation of the Mythical Secret Realm will follow Extraordinary Logic, not a complete copy] [Note 2: The evolution and manifestation of the Mythical Secret Realm will tend to align with the transcendent foundation of the Mother Planet] [Note 3: The manifestation of the Mythical Secret Realm requires fulfilling certain difficulty rules, and cannot be easily manifested and taken out] Three consecutive notes, so far from the three rewards, the only one with notes, and many at that. However, the specific content of the reward still astonished Shen Hao. Being able to manifest resources and characters from mythological legends? The first thing he thought of were the myths of the Eastern Country, which he was most familiar with. If those terrifyingly powerful characters could be manifested, wouldnt it be similar to effortlessly gaining a group of powerful, incredibly potential, and culturally distinctive to human civilization, with a strong sense of belonging our own people? This is a bit too strong. Creating beings out of nothing! However, upon careful inspection, Shen Hao found there were still some issues. First, these resources or characters, werent direct copies from mythological stories otherwise, some characters, and resources defined in the myths as overly powerful, could not be manifested. Chapter 482 - 375: Claim All Rewards!_2 Chapter 482: Chapter 375: Claim All Rewards!_2 Relying solely on the foundation of civilization and the level base of the Mythical Secret Realm itself. For example, in the mythology of the Eastern Country, Great Sage Equalling Heaven Sun Wukongs force should be about the same as Erlang God Yang Jian, but if Yang Jian were to be materialized within a Level 51 Mythical Secret Realm, while Sun Wukong were not materialized until the Secret Realm reached Seventieth Level, the initial power disparity between the two would be self-evident. This could even result in a power discrepancy not consistent with mythological settings. It would, overall, depend on the evolution within Human Civilizations mythical legends. Even so, the value of this reward remained incredibly potent. The magic treasures, resources, and cultivation techniques from mythology, even after evolution, retained a trace of their original mystique and were by no means weak, considering this was a base of Red Mythical Quality Secret Realm. And when it came to cohesion and a sense of belonging within Human Civilization, it could play a significant role! Even the younger generation grew up on various cultural stories. Fantasies once dreamed up were now clashing with reality, and when the same occurred with myth, Shen Hao could already imagine the immense cheers of the people! Even he couldnt help but feel some anticipation. These three rewards, though all Red Mythical Quality, indeed exceed the previous ones by far! Shen Hao concluded after reviewing the three rewards. It must be due to the level increase. Not to mention that theres already a quality disparity within the same stage, but the foundation of different levels, even of identical quality, also vastly differed. Naturally, the rewards of the highest Seventieth Level could not be compared to those of just Level 50 or Level 60. For example, equipment obtained from the store of Red Mythical Quality did not come close to the power of the rewarded Red Mythical Equipment. After all, the formers level was fixed, while the latters level was constantly increasing, becoming stronger. Shen Hao was quite satisfied, feeling that the sacrifices made by the entire civilization had not been in vain. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He then looked at his personal Chosen One rewards. [Congratulations, you have achieved first place in the first Chosen One rankings.] [Please choose any three from the following three rewards.] [Red Mythical Ability Experience Ball X1000] [Red Mythical Contractor Summoning X1] [Red Mythical Equipment X1] Seemingly ordinary rewards at a glance. But the first one alone was enough to fill Shen Hao with immense anticipation for the next two! Red Mythical Ability Experience Ball, a full thousand! Keep in mind, the last Trial only yielded a hundred Experience Balls. This quantity was sufficient for Shen Hao to elevate all his Red Mythical Abilities to the Sixth Stage! More importantly, it was such rewards with the same effect but varying quantities that truly highlighted the specific differences between this rankings rewards and those of the previous Trial. At least ten times the value! And likely even more! The data presented explicitly was often the least worthy choice. Clearly, the subsequent Contractor and Equipment either had a higher level, or the quality was extraordinary. As a personal Chosen One reward, while not as crucial as the civilization ranking rewards, they could significantly enhance Shen Haos personal strength. He made his selection directly. Then, he proceeded to draw the equipment. This equipment was not Profession Exclusive, so there was no choice in type to select from, and with only one piece, it seemed somewhat a gamble, but it did not disappoint Shen Hao, and even brought him immense surprise! [Name: Mixed Element Alchemy Furnace] [Quality: Red Myth] [Level: 51 (70)] [This originates from a creation treasure within an Elixir Extraordinary System, capable of turning anything into elixirs! Just throw all items in heartily, and you can obtain elixirs beyond imagination!] [Note: Theres a very small chance of obtaining high-quality elixirs far exceeding the level of the Pill Furnace] Indeed, this is a piece of equipment with supportive nature, similar in function to the previously acquired Refining Spirit Pot. But this is an Alchemical Treasure! What are elixirs? They can almost be equated with cultivation resources. Dont be fooled by the fact that human civilization seems to have found quite a few high-quality resources from some conquered worlds, but their efficiency in utilization is really not high. After all, the most powerful alchemist within the civilization is Gan Yuan. But Gan Yuan himself is left with only his breadth of knowledge, and his current level is just that of the Fifth Stage, not yet reaching the Sixth Stage. Besides that, many of Gan Yuans past experiences are not directly applicable, since the worlds are different, the laws are different. What truly makes him powerful is his ability to learn and research, which is potential. But to actualize potential, time is needed. Clearly, this Pill Furnace can greatly reduce the time it takes human civilization to acquire some high-quality elixirs. This will aid in the swift breakthrough of the top warriors of human civilization. It can only be said that, compared to other equipment that enhances ones own strength, what Shen Hao most wished to see was still such a piece of equipment. He then looked towards the Contractor. Judging from the potential shown by others so far, its clear that this Red Mythical Contractor has at least reached the Seventh Stage in the past, and now possesses the strength of the Sixth Stage. Even if not comparable to the previous Ancient God Guardians, but for human civilization, which lacks Sixth Stage combat power, this would be a powerful boost by any means. Shen Hao proceeded to use it. However, amidst a sea of red flowing light, what finally appeared was a young girl wearing a hoody, seemingly very naive. She had jet-black long hair, matching black eyes, fair skin, and a facial appearance not much different from humans. However, right in the middle of her forehead, there seemed to be an eye-like mystical pattern, radiating a unique aura. This added an indescribable solemnity and sacredness to the otherwise very cute image of the girl. Shen Hao initially guessed that this might not be a typical type of Contractor. He didnt say much and directly checked the information provided by the Chosen One System. [Name: Death God] [Quality: Red Mythical] [Level: 51 (70)] [Born in a Multi-dimensional World, the sole natural God of the Multi-Verse, she governs all the Death Laws; she can cause everything to wither or grant immortality to everything. Death seems to be but a toy in her hands.] This introduction, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes as he looked at the other party, Do you go by Death God? Being an Innate God isnt anything special; in fact, in most worlds, being Red Mythical already implies being an Innate God, sometimes born at the dawn of the world and growing with it, often possessing the strongest status. Therefore, her appearance can be very misleading. Her lifespan at birth is likely calculated in hundreds of millions of years. Thats a conservative estimate. But thats not what Shen Hao was most concerned about. What he truly cared about was, was such an Innate God Spirit also participating in the Civilization Trial as a Chosen One and then her entire civilization went extinct, thus appearing here? Every Contractor before her had such a story. However, the introduction mentioned she was born in a Multi-Verse! What is a Multi-Verse? Shen Hao guessed that it could be a universe formation even more powerful than this bubble-shaped world they were currently in! Because it doesnt just consist of infinite worlds but could contain infinite universes! Yet, the girl known only as Death God in front of him didnt reply; she just silently stared at Shen Hao with those jet-black eyes. It seemed she was also observing. Chapter 483 - 376: The Absolute First! Chapter 483: Chapter 376: The Absolute First! Shen Hao could feel a kind of elusive yet uniquely intense gaze fixing on him. Merely a gaze seemed to possess a special Law Power. Clearly, such Innate God Spirits were not made of flesh and blood, rather, calling them manifestations of laws was more fitting. How is it? Shen Hao asked calmly, unconcerned with the others actions; newly recruited Contractors often required some adaptation. I cannot find your death, the Death God girl slowly said in a clear, childlike voice, void of any bass quality, and even tinged with a bit of joy. Is it a good thing for you, not finding my death? Shen Hao was slightly curious. Death is my servant, my Favoured, not the other way around, the Death God girl nodded with a light laugh, I like being around those who I cannot see death in. Her eyes seemed to sparkle with starlight as she spoke the last sentence. Coupled with her childlike tone, she seemed even more like a child. These few sentences helped Shen Hao understand her more. She was likely a being who, over long years, had lost most of her interest in ordinary affairs and now yearned only for the extraordinary; to her, Civilization Trial seemed more like a paradise. This is not your world, its not good to keep calling you Death God. Do you have another name? Shen Hao asked. I have many names. Choose a simpler one. Just call me Sally. All right, Sally, you should now try to learn about our civilization, but remember Shen Haos tone turned stern, I do not want to see you causing any destruction, especially to sentient beings! With a slight reveal of aura, Sally visibly shrank her neck. Okay, Father God. Shen Haos expression turned somewhat strange. He could understand the origin of such a designation; after all, compared to those who only control the Death Law, the title Father God was quite normal for someone possessing the Talent to dominate the entire Universe. However, it was somewhat strange coming from someone appearing to be just over ten years old. But, Shen Hao did not correct her; for these Contractors, he still needed to establish his authority. Father God it would be, then. Go and have fun, Shen Hao also noticed a trace of slyness in Sallys eyes, but this signified that she had a mature personal identity rather than merely being an embodiment of Law Consciousness, which was a good thing. Once Sally had left, Shen Hao collected other rewards. The Ancient God Guardian was indeed too massiveeven when coiled up, it was almost as big as the initial size of the Human Civilization Mother Star floating in outer space, enough to be treated as a planet. However, such Extraordinary Creatures could be scaled down. On Shen Haos command, it shrank to the size of a mountain, standing like a sculptural guard outside the gates of Lingxiao Palace, adding further majesty to this palace. With Sallys presence, Human Civilization now boasted the power of three Sixth Stage combatants, and they were not ordinary Sixth Stagers but top-tier foundational strengths, significantly bolstering in an instant. Concerning others, Shen Hao was most concerned about the Mythical Secret Realm. As expected, when the existence of the Mythical Secret Realm became public, the entire civilization boiled over with excitement. Myth becoming reality! Are myths descending? Jade Emperor, Three Pure Tao Ancestors! Am I the only one who wants to see Lady Bai? When can the secret realm be opened, I cant wait any longer! Mother! Can I get a wife from the myths? It was no wonder these people were so excited. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For Primordial Humans, the planet had already seen many things once only imaginable in fantasy. Cat-eared girls, Centaurs, Elves, even the Mystical Emperor But how could these compare with the well-known figures of myths? In essence, myth is the embodiment of civilizations desires and aspirations! It represents the fantasies ingrained in a culture! At this moment, Shen Hao was also observing the changes within the Mythical Secret Realm. As the Controller of civilization, he gradually possessed strong control over the laws of the Mother Planet and often observed from a higher status perspective. Thus, he could clearly see that the Mythical Secret Realm actually consisted of various small secret realms appearing continuously. And they were only some lower-level stories. For example, the tale of the Foolish Old Man Moving Mountains. Although it involved the Heavenly Court and even the children of the Great Strength God Kua E Family, at its core, it was still a story occurring in the Mortal World. However, such a secret realm was closest to actual myth. To transform into a giant and move a mountain, one would need at least Third Stage power, and the sons of the Great Strength God Kua E Family in the secret realm, in Shen Haos view, had about Fourth Stage Beginner power. This meant that the Great Strength God could very likely have reached the Fourth Stage, or even the Fifth Stage! Comparing like this, those peak figures in the myths, at least have Seventh Stage power, Shen Hao realized; the Mythical Secret Realm was a manifestation based on his own foundational Level. This implies, characters with strong abilities, if they do not want their power to mismatch their mythical status, had better not make an early appearance. Chapter 484 - 376: The Absolute First! _2 Chapter 484: Chapter 376: The Absolute First! _2 Other cultures myths are much the same. For example, in Western cultures, if God were to appear now, at most a Level 51, it would somewhat disrupt the balance. Fortunately, it should be adjustable, Shen Hao noted after observing for a while and intervened proactively. He cut off some evolving or about to evolve high-level Mythical Secret Realms, leaving only those that matched the current level. Additionally, newly born Mythical Secret Realms are still between the illusory and the real. To fully materialize them, continuous participation is required. Before that, the stories within will keep repeating, evolving, and self-correcting. They eventually finalize and then escape the cycle during a certain reincarnation. Besides, materializing characters turned out not to be as easy as initially imagined. Because, whether its items or characters, they can only be materialized once. Once removed and taken away, it would damage the operation of the whole Secret Realm, meaning that if too many are materialized, the corresponding Mythical Secret Realm will disappear permanently. Its equivalent to consuming the power of the Secret Realm itself. Meeting those well-known mythological figures will still take time. Establish policies concerning the opening of the Mythical Secret Realm, Shen Hao instructed Dong Gong, The Mythical Secret Realm still carries certain risks, so prioritize military personnel for materialization of individuals or resources, and make decisions based on careful analysis to keep the situation under control. Understood, Dong Gong grasped Shen Haos intent. The materialization in Mythical Secret Realm is based on the collective consciousness of the masses and largely will not deviate, however, some mythological characters or items are inherently not suitable for the current era. Especially some characters from Western myths. But with Shen Hao there, theres no worry about losing control, its just about not wanting to waste resources and power. With that, all rewards had been claimed and arranged. The next stage of rank competition immediately began. The Second Civilization seemed unable to accept this reality for a while. Shen Hao had even prepared for them to overtake him at the Second Stage, yet in reality it did not happen as expected. With the Human Civilizations Legions sweeping through the Great Sun Immortal Sect area, their performance value started off in first place! After all, the current sweeping is totally overwhelming. The remaining Level 6 Weird Demons in the Great Sun Immortal Sect area all fled, leaving their forces leaderless and chaotically fleeing, and under the precise monitoring of the small map, the Human Civilizations Legions were waging an entirely unequal war. Troop deployments were arranged with precision based on map intelligence to strike most efficiently at the lowest cost. Continuously boosting the performance value for Human Civilization. At this moment, the Civilization Mall Level of Human Civilization had nearly reached Level 47, a whopping 500 trillion points! Though Level 47 might seem to be just within the Fifth Stage of the civilization level, the main battlefield of the current civilization war is still below the Sixth Stage. Each level increase in the Civilization Mall significantly boosts the war efforts of the Frontline Army. This is especially true for enhancing the strength of the mid-to-high levels of civilization. Moreover, Qiuyue and the Array Master Zhuang Zhigao, both possessing Red Mythical Talent, had reached Level 49, very close to Level 50. Their current strength and foundation, below the Sixth Stage, were utterly overwhelming! The effect displayed on the frontline battlefield was not to be underestimated. Since weve started off in first place, lets secure it and give no other civilization any hope, Shen Hao, after quickly assessing the current situation, decided. Human Civilization still needs to maintain an absolute advantage in reputation to attract other civilizations, forming a powerful trend, and deter the Second Civilization, which seems somewhat unwilling to concede. Therefore, Shen Hao took direct action in other areas. He dispatched Sally and the Ancient God Guardian. He provided coordinates and deployed these two major combat forces, and even personally intervened when necessary, the effects of which you can imagine. Within a mere two or three days, all Area Controllers in the regions of the other Affiliated Civilizations died! There were nine in total! It is worth mentioning that as puppets controlled by Shen Hao and Contractors contracted to him, including Ancient God Guardian and Sally, all points earned from their victories belonged to Shen Hao. The effect was equivalent to Shen Hao taking action himself. He had a sevenfold cheat! As a result, the performance value of Human Civilization saw another explosive increase. Moreover, this time, it was a crushing surge that completely overwhelmed the Second Civilization, which appeared to be preparing to catch up and surpass them. Everything happened just as Shen Hao had said, once they had been surpassed, there was no chance of overtaking them again! They would firmly retain the top position! After all, the other civilizations were now faced with Shen Hao, who had reached the Sixth Stage, along with his sevenfold cheat, Small Map cheat, and the powerful combat support gained from ranking rewards for Human Civilization. The Human Civilization that had just arrived in this Trial Universe was now completely transformed. If they continue to pursue, go and sweep the regions where the Thunder Fire Civilization and Casey Civilizations Affiliated Civilizations are located, Shen Hao had assigned people specifically to monitor the changes in performance values. He was determined to crush any hope of pursuit by the Second Civilization. However, this approach revealed a weakness in Human Civilization. Having swept so many Area Controllers in such a number of regions, even including the forces from Thunder Fire Civilization and Casey Civilization, Human Civilization System did not have enough manpower to cleanse these areas of the myriad Weird Demons. They could only continue to clean up as much as possible while watching these Weird Demons desperately flee. This was why Shen Hao was just watching and not rushing to act against the regions of Thunder Fire Civilization and Casey Civilization. They needed time to digest this round of gains and enhance the overall strength of their civilization. As long as they kept the Second Civilization suppressed, maintaining the first place was sufficient. And in this respect, the goal was clearly achieved. From the performance values, it was clear that the Second Civilization had entered a state of slump; not only did their speed of performance growth not increase, but it actually dropped. At this time, the Contract Spirit Civilization was indeed in a slump. The entire civilization, from the high-level to the frontline, had a period of silence. It seemed that no one knew what to do for a while. It took a full week before they convened a high-level meeting again. And the atmosphere at the meeting was also very grim. The Second Civilization definitely has issues! someone said, Their score gains are equivalent to killing several Sixth Stage Weird Demons simultaneously, even if one of them is an incredibly powerful Warrior, how could there always be Sixth Stage Weird Demons gathering together. Yes, this was clearly observable. And the conclusion was easy to reach. Compared to always having several times the Weird Demons gathered together for one kill, a more likely possibility was that each kill gave them several times the points! Special Talent? Equipment? Rules? someone seemed utterly unable to accept it, looking extremely angry, How could there be such abilities that even surpass the performance of Red Mythical level! Multiple times points, how could that even compare! For those within Human Civilization, Shen Haos abilities were clearly worth everyones cheers. However, for competitors, facing such cheating performance was undoubtedly extremely painful. No one wanted to encounter cheaters in a competitive game. It even made the competition meaningless. Yet, in the Civilization Trial, there was no channel for complaints, and this reality, which should not exist, had already occurred! S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 485 - 377 Chapter 485: Chapter 377 One can only say that the Civilization Trial itself is not a game; such a system that brings immense pain to countless civilizations and even total destruction cannot be turned into a game. So, after venting, complaining, and even fearing for a while, the people of the Contract Spirit Civilization had to accept the harsh reality before them. For Trial Civilizations, it is always necessary to encounter a variety of situations that exceed expectations and imagination. Even though the Contract Spirit Civilization had been rapidly advancing before and demonstrated its crushing strength and potential over most other civilizations, after witnessing the decline and even destruction of so many powerful civilizations, they had made psychological preparations. Now, its just that the moment of facing a huge challenge has come earlier than expected. We cannot give up easily, a deep voice resonated at the meeting. Everyone had a solemn expression as they looked towards the figure standing in the highest place. This was a particularly slender woman, especially among the Contracted Spirit Clan, who had an average height of two meters, she stood out as particularly delicate. But she was the Strongest of the Contract Spirit Civilization, revered as the existence of the Holy Spirit! She was even the faith in many peoples hearts, the undefeated myth, the cohesion of confidence. Even at this high-level meeting, some people wore fervent expressions. This civilization has indeed brought us an unprecedented challenge, but we should also firmly believe in ourselves, the Holy Spirit said, looking at everyone with a tone that was anything but frail; on the contrary, it was spirited and forceful. The First Civilization relies on extraordinary abilities to increase their points acquisition multiplicatively, but this just goes to show that their strength is still far from ours, the Holy Spirit, who must have had her reasons, boldly set the tone for competition and even struggle, not hiding her ambition in the slightest, So, this is indeed an unprecedented challenge, but it will also be an unprecedented opportunity! If we could gain the ability to multiply points, we would become a truly everlasting Mythical Civilization! The eyes of many Contracted Spirit people seemed to sparkle with a strange light. Yes, they had also realized that. In the Civilization Trial, the foundation of a civilization can indeed be transferred. If it is a piece of Equipment or an item, then plunder it, if it is a Chosen Ones Talent or ability, then absorb it. Even an entire civilization can become an Affiliated Civilization to another; what cant be obtained? If they succeeded, if they acquired the ability to multiply points It would be unimaginably powerful! Even just the thought of it could make one tremble with excitement. We need to be more aggressive, and more powerful! The Holy Spirits gaze seemed to become even more piercing, Generations of ancestors are watching over us; this will be wagering everything our civilization has accumulated from ancient times to the present! With such words, at least the high-level leaders of the Contracted Spirit Clan were able to rekindle their fighting spirit and confidence. And then, a series of actions began. First and foremost was the tough control over several Trial Civilizations that had already made contact, absorbing and mastering their strengths as much as possible in their own hands. Next was the large-scale deployment of scout troops to seek out new valuable regions and to investigate and scout everything about that civilization that secured first place by special means. Lastly, using all the accumulation of the entire civilization, even those powerful Spirits that had been stored, to rapidly enhance the strength of their own civilization, even if it meant sacrificing some of the future potential, it was a negligible cost. There were many other different preparations as well. This series of actions soon triggered turbulence among all Trial Civilizations. Human Civilization clearly saw that the civilizations previously ranked fifth, seventh, and eighth began to experience a simultaneous slight drop in performance value, followed by a rapid cessation. If they had been breached by Weird Demons, the decrease in performance value would have been more severe instead of like this. Thus, it was easy to deduce the result. The likelihood was another Trial Civilization; a lesser chance was a powerful indigenous civilization. And afterward, when they found that the performance value of the Second Civilization suddenly surged, they could almost lock down the answer. The Second Civilization wants to challenge us, Shen Hao did not take it lightly; he still convened some of the high-level members of Human Civilization and briefly started a response meeting. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, in the rankings competition, Human Civilization was now fearless, but in the actual competition, there was still a gap in strength. The Second Civilization, after all, was a civilization with a Chosen One possessing a Red Mythical Talent and endowed with powerful initial power and substantial potential. If it had not been for the emergence of Human Civilization, they would still likely have been able to forcefully get through this Trial. If not for that, under the threat of the Trial, they wouldnt have the confidence to incite intense competition within the Trial Civilizations. We must first be vigilant on the Intelligence Front, a strategic commander was the first to speak, The Second Civilization has also made contact with the Great Sun Immortal Sect. This means that we and the opposition have already had territorial contact, with intelligence warfare undoubtedly being the first step. Before mastering intelligence, no one will dare to act rashly, and the struggle on this front will also be far more difficult than any previous scouting battles Chapter 486 - 377 Chapter 486: Chapter 377 Many nodded slightly, their expressions solemn. Indeed, this was the case. Compared to the straightforward task of gathering intelligence about an indigenous civilization, particularly when even the Emperor himself possessed an almost cheat-like Coordinate Locking ability, Trial Civilizationsespecially powerful oneswere admittedly much thornier adversaries. The two were hardly comparable in difficulty. Because you simply had no way of knowing what kind of equipment, talent, abilities, or even foundational strength the other civilization possessed. Not being able to predict their methods meant you couldnt be sure youd be able to withstand them. Of course, the reverse was also true. The enemy too had to be extremely cautious, otherwise, they wouldnt have initiated on the intelligence front. However, we still have one major advantage, the Commander said, shifting his tone, looking up at Shen Hao, seated high on the throne with utmost respect and a touch of fervor, and that is His Majesty. His Majestys ability is likely unparalleled throughout the entire Civilization Trial. If every scout possessed His Majestys blessing, coupled with His Majestys powerful control over the entire civilization system, I believe we should be more aggressive on the intelligence front! Many nodded subtly in agreement. Shen Hao too. Because it was indeed so. This was not a misconception born from blind worshipthe closely knit relationship between Shen Hao and the civilization was something other civilizations would find hard to match. Even if someone really managed to infiltrate the Human Civilization Mother Planet, they would be detected immediately. As for other places, such as the frontline troops and forward bases, Shen Haos control power was not as exaggerated there but still formidable. Anyone who noticed the slightest discrepancy could directly report to Shen Hao, and a fraction of Divine Thought could be deployed for an investigation, merely at the cost of some effort. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Furthermore, Shen Haos support for the frontline scouts was also immense. If someone truly managed to infiltrate the enemys Mother Planet, it would be no different than Shen Hao infiltrating it himself! Besides, Shen Hao could even enhance their Observation, stealth, and even inference abilities! Dont forget, Shen Hao has a Red Mythical-level Derivation Heaven Skill! Even though Red Mythical-level abilities of such quality were not exactly common, they were also not overly rare. Any ability, equipment, or rule of this caliber held the potential to turn the tide of a situation. The Derivation Heaven Skill had unparalleled superiority in the realm of intelligence operations. So, although the enemy was formidable, the Human Civilization side still maintained a strong confidence. And this confidence, above all, stemmed from Shen Hao! Apart from the intelligence front, we should also prepare for competition in other areas! Another person stood up to present a topic, According to the feedback from performance points, the Second Civilization might very well adopt strong-armed tactics and force the other three civilizations. If so, by making deep contact with these three civilizations, theres a great chance of reaching an agreement As the Analysis Department official continued to elaborate, more and more people subtly nodded in agreement. This was indeed an apparent but critical point. If the Second Civilization attracted the remaining three civilizations by its own allure, convincing them to sacrifice their own rankings to assist it, the likelihood was exceedingly low. To put it bluntlythe Second Civilization had lost the top position! This was the most significant and most tangible effect of the civilization rankings, aside from the rewards. Regardless of whether the Human Civilization cheated or if their strength was inferior to the Second Civilization, being able to secure the first position and maintaining it meant that the Human Civilization had greater potential! And potential was the most crucial thing in this endless trial! Choosing to not prioritize potential, but only focusing on current strength, would mean that after following a few more trials, elimination awaited once again. It was potential that allowed for a longer and stronger journey, and it was potential that brought the hope of reaching the ultimate pinnacle of the Civilization Trial, truly breaking free from this perilous cage! All civilizations understood that being an affiliated civilization already signified failure, and if one were to become an affiliate of an affiliated civilization Destruction would be extremely close. So, this was also a significant advantage for human civilization after seizing first place, and it must be utilized no matter what. At the end of this proposal, the high-level strategist also suggested courting the third and fourth places. During this trial, there was a gap after the second place and likewise a gap after the fourth place. Just the civilization in fourth place alone, whether in terms of potential or strength, was at least twice as formidable as the fifth, or even several times more so! Their choice was just as crucial. It was believed that the Second Civilization was also actively taking relevant countermeasures. Following this, those present at the meeting continued to propose one measure after another, including the acceleration of absorbing powerful native civilization forces, deepening enhancement and cooperation with Thunder Fire Civilization and Casey Civilization, and even the possibility of new trial civilizations joining, as well as speeding up their own development, aiming to reach the pivotal point of Civilization Mall Level 51 as soon as possible. Currently, it seemed that the Civilization Mall Level of the Second Civilization had not reached Level 51. This was easy to conjecture, as Shen Hao held the initial intelligence, and the points intelligence within the trial could be deduced with relative accuracy from the performance values. The Civilization Mall Level of the Second Civilization should be at Level 49. Although it was two levels higher than that of human civilization, the doubling of progression with each level made it increasingly difficult to advance. With a sevenfold points hack, human civilization still had a great opportunity to catch up. At the end of the meeting, Shen Hao looked at everyone and slowly said, This will be our first experience in intense competition with other trial civilizations, but it certainly wont be the last. Although different from the main struggles we faced in the past, I have strong confidence in us. Victory will inevitably be ours! Victory to Your Majesty! Dong Gong stood at the forefront, smiling, yet his eyes were filled with glory. Everyone else felt the same way. As long as he remained seated before civilization, everyone and even the entire civilization feared nothing! So what about a Chosen One with Red Mythical Talent? Are they as mighty as His Majesty? What about the formidable trial civilizations? They are still left far behind! The future belongs to humans, and victory will inevitably be ours, too! After the meeting, a series of policies and plans decided upon were rapidly pushed forward. The people at the rear, including the frontline warriors, knew that another trial civilization had decided to challenge their position. But whether it was this group or that, there was not much worry, let alone fear, rather an eager anticipation to try their strength. What was that trial civilization that last openly challenged us called again? Desert Tower Civilization? Those laborers from the Desert Tower Civilization are truly useful. Hilarious, there really are some who dont believe in bad luck. I almost feel were bullying them too much, our Emperor is like using a cheat. Who said anything about cheating? Wheres the evidence? Besides, whats wrong with cheating? If you cant handle it, dont play. Just wait and see, they might end up joining us in the future. Its not a matter of might; its highly probable. If we really cant beat them, just lay low for a bit. With everyones effort, it wont take long to crush them back. Right, dont fight too fiercely. Whether its our loss or theirs, once we become one family, its our loss. Discussions like these emerged on the internet, almost without any sense of pressure among the people. After all, even human civilization itself had come to understand, after such a long period, just how astonishing the performance of their Chosen One Association President, His Majesty the Human Emperor, the Sovereign of the Eternal Divine Kingdom, and possessor of the Dominator Talent, really was! People might worry about the present strength, feel the current pressure, but they would never doubt the future of civilization! Chapter 487 - 378: Victory of the Intelligence Front! Chapter 487: Chapter 378: Victory of the Intelligence Front! However, no matter how positive the mindset, strategic importance must still be demonstrated. So, everyone quickly sensed the most significant change brought about by the competition between Civilization Trials. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That would be caution, extreme caution. Inside the Mother Planet, things were slightly better, after all, Shen Hao was personally in charge, but the warriors at the front lines directly felt a huge gap. Detection methods were omnipresent, and every warrior returning from the outside had to undergo a series of thorough checks to ensure no one could infiltrate by special means. And if it involved some important figures or areas, or a rare few who were somewhat suspicious, the confidential detection methods were so powerful that they were almost exaggerated. According to the level of suspicion, it continued to escalate upwards, and at the highest level, one even needed to apply directly for Shen Haos intervention. It could be said that, even originally when facing the Blood Demon, there was not as much concern as now. After all, whether it was the Blood Demon or the Trial, most variables were non-existent and always confined within certain ranges; as long as ones understanding deepened, one could roughly guess the possible methods. But faced with a Trial Civilization that was not understood, especially one as powerful as the current stage, it was entirely different. You had no way to predict the opponents methods. And one might even say, many precautions were judged based on the Human Civilizations own abilities. Just some special Contractors alone were very dangerous. For example, the Gap. The Gap, as a powerful being born in the rules, is indeed an excellent hand in reconnaissance; the only drawback is that it must first penetrate into a worlds rule system, which takes time and is suitable when a world has been targeted and there is a considerable certainty of invasion. But even so, no one knew whether the opponent had some similar or even more powerful Contractors. In such a case, as much caution as possible seemed like the only choice. Fortunately, this situation was not unilateral; the entire Human Civilization, including the warriors at the front lines, were very sure that the opponent was not in a good position, and if they were not cautious, their own reconnaissance troops could invade first. Once an intelligence advantage was gained and the mystery of their own side was maintained, the situation did not need further explanation. Nevertheless, not even Shen Hao anticipated that the first breakthrough in this intelligence war would not be the personnel in the front lines responsible for reconnaissance, but rather the defensive campaign at the rear. Yes, just a month quietly into the eruption of competition between the two civilizations, the stationed Legions caught an enemy scout. More precisely, it was not a person. What they caught was a uniquely distinctive being. Shen Hao did not summon it in front of himself; instead, he thoroughly inspected it through the eyes of his Favoured. Entwined with very unique rules, Shen Hao commented, part of it is very similar to Heroic Spirits, but not entirely; its more like re-nurturing the departing souls into a unique type of Extraordinary Creature. Without any exaggeration, Shen Haos mastery in the field of Extraordinary Rules had definitely surpassed most beings at this stage. Even if the opponent had a Chosen One of the same Mythical Talent and at a higher level, it was very difficult to compare with Shen Hao in this domain. After all, the Talent of Sovereign was originally more inclined towards assistance. And one could even say it was one of the most top-notch supportive Talents. With the increase in level, facing stronger foundations in enemies, Shen Hao seldom used the Dominator pressure from earlier days. After all, Dominator pressure, which was a status-based Suppression, did not achieve the early-stage overwhelming effect at high levels and could only be used as a disturbance; in direct confrontation, indeed, it could not compare to other offensively oriented Red Mythical Talents. Shen Haos true strength resided in his Talent, the Emperor profession, and the numerous abilities he steadily accumulated. This was a comprehensive strength, a systemic advantage. He had just reached Level 52 not long ago; just his base attributes alone could at least be compared to another Chosen One with a Red Mythical Talent at Level 54, or even Level 55. Compared to a Chosen One with a Purple Epic Talent, he was at least equivalent to Level 60, with an insurmountable gap. Therefore, a Prison Flame God of about Level 55 was powerless in front of Shen Hao, no different than a common underling. Together with other foundations, like Red Mythical Abilities and Red Mythical Equipment, they contributed to Shen Haos strength. Thus, where the Sovereign Talent really unleashed its power was still on the assistive side. For example, rule analysis. Not to mention subdivided abilities like Dominator Domain, which inherently possessed great control power over rules, merely the Sovereigns grasp over power could significantly help Shen Hao in analyzing Laws. In such a case, although just a Spirit was caught, and even at the instance of capture, the Controller behind rapidly severed the connection with the Spirit, it was still more than enough for Shen Hao to glean plenty of intelligence. Exquisite foundation, Shen Hao even detected the core strength of the opponents system, converting the deceased into this special existence, further enhancing the strength of the successors, allowing the entire Civilization to sustain a continuous and positive development This Extraordinary Systems level can be called the strongest weve seen to date! Chapter 488 - 378: Victory of the Intelligence Front!_2 Chapter 488: Chapter 378: Victory of the Intelligence Front!_2 The highest praise was not an exaggeration. For example, the Spirit in question was roughly at Level 47, and its ability lay in lurking deep within the souls of living beings, while simultaneously recording and transmitting intelligence information. It could be said to be a powerful ability for scouting. And this was not even one of the opposing forces warriors, but merely a Spirit owned by a warrior. From this, one could see that the people of this civilization system were able to easily inherit the powers of their ancestors from within the civilization, and it was highly probable that they could inherit more than one. The resulting advantage in strength was easily imaginable. Powerful development potential matched by an equally powerful force. In comparison, the Human Civilizations Cultivation, Magic, even Card Masters, all seemed rather run-of-the-mill. However, being run-of-the-mill also meant there was a greater room for becoming stronger! Could such Spirits be contracted on other Extraordinary Paths? Shen Hao pondered. Or perhaps, turned into cards? His eyes shone slightly. Although he didnt know how feasible it actually was, it was clearly a good idea. One could only say that Shen Hao and most of the Human Civilization had not seen the Second Civilization as a true enemy but rather as a future subordinate. This was undoubtedly a form of arrogance, but they also had the foundation to be arrogant! Continue the detection. This hidden ability does not stem from Talent, but from a unique Transcendent technique. If you find one, theres bound to be more! Shen Hao issued the command, and even within a few short days, he had figured out a technique that made detection easier. Based on the Derivation Heaven Skill, it went straight to the soul and could be considered a form of countermeasure. Designing such a countermeasure was naturally not difficult for a strong warrior like him, even for other Sixth Stage warriors, who could also likely achieve it, just not as swiftly. But what set Shen Hao apart was his ability to spread such techniques in the shortest time possible. Yes, the Emperor Seal! He sealed it into a unique Emperor Seal, allowing everyone to learn it. In just half a month, thousands of similar Spirits with such abilities were rooted out from the entire Frontline Army, especially among the natives of the Great Sun Immortal Sect. This number was enough for Human Civilization to follow the trail and quickly locate the main camp of the Contract Spirit Civilizations scouting troops in the region. And so, a great victory on the Intelligence Front was established! More than 3,000 scouts were wiped out in one fell swoop, the weakest among them at Level 41, definitely the Second Civilizations main force in scouting! The impact of this was extremely far-reaching. Even though these individuals all had powerful seals to prevent information leaks, with numbers like these, Human Civilization was still able to unearth a wealth of intelligence. They finally had a general understanding of this competitor. The Contract Spirit Civilization had largely resolved its internal struggles and established a strong government system before being selected for the Civilization Trial. They embarked on the right path of civilization development, and after entering the Civilization Trial, they advanced with vigor and virtually never faced a true extinction crisis When the related intelligence was gathered in Shen Haos hands, it also made him somewhat contemplative. Such a civilization was indeed very rare within the Civilization Trial. A powerful foundation, potential, and performance Had they not encountered Human Civilization, the Contract Spirit Civilization could have potentially continued to grow stronger until the difficulty of the challenges progressively increased, reaching the limit of their potential. However, it was not so easy to annex them as an Affiliated Civilization. Shen Hao frowned slightly. The reason was simple; even if they were no match for Human Civilization in the end, they could evade until the Trial was over. Embarking on such a path would undoubtedly affect the gains of this Civilization Trial, but if one has sufficient confidence in themselves and does not wish to rely on others, this choice could still be made. Thus, Human Civilization must not only win the competition but also demonstrate absolute strength! Only in doing so can they thoroughly suppress the confidence of the other party and become a genuine affiliate of Human Civilization. It feels like recruiting brave warriors and wise counselors in ancient times of conquest, Shen Hao conveyed his stance again. The pressure reached the second half of the intelligence warfare. Human Civilizations reconnaissance personnel had silently infiltrated the area occupied by the Contract Spirit Civilization. However, compared to the large scouting teams dispatched by the Contract Spirit Civilization, Human Civilization had only sent one person. That person was Feng Ping. This arrangement was naturally a decision made by Human Civilizations high-level officials after comprehensive consideration. The most challenging part of intelligence reconnaissance is the first step, how to truly penetrate deep into the opponents territory. Once this step is achieved, everything subsequently becomes much easier. More importantly, Shen Haos Dominator Domain meant he only needed to plant a single spy, and then he could continuously embed more. At the moment, Feng Ping was indeed nervous. But he was also extremely excited. Although he was the leader of the reconnaissance department, in reality, it was due to his abilities, lacking substantial merits in the related field. After all, previous reconnaissance missions were mostly overwhelming victories. Even when infiltrating the domains of powerful Weird Demons, there were coordinates provided by the President in advance. The true demonstration of his own abilities was, in fact, not that frequent. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But now, it was a real test! Feng Ping had already arrived at one of the Contract Spirit Civilizations frontline bases, completely concealed in a state of illusion, with nothing but the faintest threads of causality, no real existence at all. And his eyes were continuously recording everything inside the civilizations base. It had to be said that the situation was much more lenient than expected. Tall warriors walked back and forth within the base, their actions not strict, even chatting and laughing with one another. Besides that, many had Spirits phasing in and out behind them; looking at those forms, these Spirits seemed to have similar powers and shapes, likely the evolution of generations of Contract Spirit Civilization warriors. Feng Pings gaze shifted slightly but locked onto a powerful warrior. Level 48, seemingly the highest Commander of this base! He approached silently, capturing the entire conversation between this official and his deputy. The orders from above are to increase precautions, beware of spies from Human Civilization, the Main General said with clear annoyance. I really dont know what those officials are good for, having contracted such potent Spirits and still allowing others to catch up from behind. Sir, those are words best kept between us, the deputy said helplessly. Whats there to keep private? Id dare to say the same to their faces! The Main General seemed even more irritated. The frontline reconnaissance forces have suffered significant setbacks; I dont know what theyre doing! Didnt they say that the opponents strength is far inferior to ours? Strength is inferior, but their methods are cunning, the deputy shook his head, his expression grave. On the road of the Civilization Trial, there cant be a moments respite. If we dont secure a high score this time, its equivalent to breaking our upward momentum Thats right! This isnt a trivial matter. If you ask me, we should simply push forward with a mighty army. Whatever methods they have, we use strength to break their spells! The Main General clenched his fist, Continuing to delay will only make things worse. Youre absolutely right, sir, the deputy agreed wholeheartedly. The two continued their discussion afterward. It appeared to be just ordinary frontline warriors discussing the situation, but in terms of strength and status, they definitely belonged to the upper echelons of their civilization. Their attitudes and discussions revealed plenty of intelligence. Feng Ping took notes, his gaze growing more solemn. Chapter 489 - 379: Feng Ping, Give Her a Bit of a Shock! Chapter 489: Chapter 379: Feng Ping, Give Her a Bit of a Shock! Clearly, the people of the Contract Spirit Civilization, even though they had become aware of the crisis at hand, still maintained a considerable degree of arrogance. This was accumulated through the trials they had faced time and again in the past. Therefore, in the face of losing the top rank and rewards, there was widespread dissatisfaction, and they were quite aggressive in their desire to reclaim the first place! They even held a very clear hostility toward Human Civilization, or rather, fear. Yes, Feng Ping could clearly feel from their words and expressions the fear they harbored towards Human Civilizationa fear stemming from not measuring up to its potential and thus an anxiety over the future, making them wish they could immediately launch a full-scale attack to nip the danger in the bud. Perhaps mere suppression wont be effective to a desperate degree, Feng Ping murmured silently in his heart. In such an atmosphere, against such opponents, it would be difficult for them to willingly become an Affiliated Civilization through intimidation or enticement. They still harbored the arrogance of being the foremost and had not truly felt the horrors of the Civilization Trial. Under these circumstances, Feng Ping believed that unless they were fundamentally defeated, the chance of recruiting them as an Affiliated Civilization was slim. After all, Human Civilization harbored similar sentiments. Who, after a trail of continuous victories, would contentedly accept second place? Nevertheless, Feng Ping was only a scout; his duty was to surveil and report. As for how to respond, that was naturally for His Majesty to decide. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a period of close observation, Feng Ping successfully pinpointed the location of the small world where the Mother Planet resided and found a way to reach it. This was not difficult, as the Contract Spirit Civilization centered its core industrial production and resource manufacturing on the Mother Planet. The connection between the warriors stationed outside and the Mother Planet was bound to be tight. Along the way, although there were strict inspections, Feng Ping, with his powerful Talent and strength, managed to get through without any real danger. Just a Golden Legendary Talent alone would not be sufficient for such performance, but Shen Hao had temporarily raised his energy level to the Sixth Stage. Coupled with his Talent, he could already be considered one of the strongest spies. After all, even the Contract Spirit Civilization, which was much stronger, did not arrange for Sixth Stage personnel to serve as scouts. They might not even possess such individuals. Only Shen Hao had the ability to temporarily elevate someones Life Level according to the need. Under such circumstances, Feng Ping surreptitiously made his way onto the Mother Planet of the Contract Spirit Civilization! Not only was he excited at heart, but Shen Hao also began to maintain a close Observation at this time. It was an extremely large planet, suffused with the rich natural essence of an Extraordinary World and filled with vast primal regions that seemed to have received planetary expansion rewards in the Civilization Trial and had not yet been developed. Beyond that, what Shen Hao first noticed was the Spirit Sea that floated in the sky over the entire world! This could even be regarded as the physical manifestation of the Extraordinary Rules of the entire world, bearing distinctive and powerful properties. Its Level definitely reached the Sixth Rank, and it was evident that it had integrated some rule foundations acquired during the Trialsome parts of the Spirit Sea even materialized into actual regions where countless Transcendents risked their Divine Souls to adventure and capture powerful Spirits. There were even rules similar to the Heavenly Tribulation that assisted in the rapid advancement of the Extraordinary Tier. This directly informed Shen Hao of the core path of the Contract Spirit Civilization. There are also traits similar to the Eternal Divine Kingdom; even warriors sacrificed in combat have their souls and power return to this Spirit Sea, Shen Hao observed with increasing astonishment. It was a very mature system, closely related to the civilizations path. No wonder the Contract Spirit Civilization was so powerful. If Human Civilization were not using cheats, merely in terms of the current rule core, it couldnt compare to the Contract Spirit Civilization. However, other foundations might not be the case. Upon closer observation, Shen Hao still discovered significant flaws in the world at the rule level. That was the lack of defensive foundations. The entire world, including the Spirit Sea, was laid bare under the primitive rules of the Trial Universe. The Spirit Sea, as an ancillary rule manifestation, did not have much Pollution Resistance. On the contrary, under the rebirth rules for Spirits, the likelihood of pollution was even higher. At that moment, under Shen Haos observation, there were already several regions within the Spirit Sea affected by the pollution of the Night Law. It even gave birth to many Spirits containing enormous risks! These Spirits had been thoroughly polluted during their formation. They could potentially transform into Weird Demons at any moment. If contracted, the outcome was predictable. Such a risk could be said to have threatened the very survival of the Contract Spirit Civilization. Shen Hao did not know if the High-level of this civilization had realized it, but it was likely they had noticed at least as far as the Sixth Rank, which had already started to deeply engage with the extraordinariness at the level of world essence. Under these circumstances, they still decide to intensify competition Shen Hao narrowed his eyes. He could only think of two possibilities: either they had a great deal of confidence in finding a solution or they had no confidence at all and were attempting to steal the solution from other civilizations, especially from Human Civilization. In Shen Haos view, the latter was more likely. Because, even Human Civilization could only rely on various defensive foundations obtained from ranking rewards and, along with Shen Haos strength, strive to mitigate the pollution of the Night Law. Chapter 490 - 379: Feng Ping, Give Her a Bit of a Shock!_2 Chapter 490: Chapter 379: Feng Ping, Give Her a Bit of a Shock!_2 The Contract Spirit Civilization, that is, initially had a bit more strength than Human Civilization, had undergone a few more Trials, and in terms of cultural foundation, it wasnt likely to compare with the Human Civilization cheating. This almost formed a response strategy in Shen Haos heart. However, before that, there was a need to understand more intelligence. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Feng Ping continued to investigate deeply. Like Human Civilization, under the background of the Civilization Trial, civilizations were always in a stage of intense combat and rapid development, making it difficult to hide too much power; on the contrary, they needed to publicize a lot to cultivate civilizational cohesion and peoples confidence in their own civilization. A lot of intelligence, which was difficult to gather from the outside, was almost laid out in the open once one arrived here. Even just recently, the High-level of the Artifact Spirit Civilization had announced a new Sub-Saint at the Sixth Stage! This was the eleventh one. The entire civilization had as many as eleven Chosen Ones who had reached the Sixth Stage. Compared to Human Civilization, which so far only had Shen Hao, it could be said the advantage was clear, also indicating that the top warriors of the Contract Spirit Civilization had actually moved into a new stage. A stage that began to see frequent breakthroughs. Considering the strongest one, that is the Holy Spirit whose Profession was not like Shen Haos with a strong foundation, but slow growth in the late stage, her level was probably not low. Eleven, and there might be a few hidden in secret, Shen Hao pondered, then shifted his focus to other tiers. The number of fifth-stage warriors, the number of forces, the equipment of the forces, the development of the civilizations logistics All this intelligence was quite easy to get an approximation of. It could only be said that the results were very astonishing; apart from a few domains where Human Civilization had a strong foundation and couldnt compare, in the vast majority of domains, it was three to eight times the scale of Human Civilization. If the Affiliated Civilizations were included, the gap would be even larger. This meant that if the two armies were to fight head-on without any reservations, Human Civilization was highly likely to be the losing side. Of course, at this level of civilization, head-on conflicts had lost all referential value, with just the difference between offense and defense being enormously disparate, let alone the collision of various cultural foundations and strategies. Not to mention, once Shen Hao found the opportunity to defeat, even capture this civilizations Great Holy Spirit, this civilization would most likely fall into self-chaos. Holy Spirit Shen Hao, through Feng Pings eyes, cast his gaze towards the largest building of the Contract Spirit Civilization. The Holy Spirit Tower! Like the Mage Tower that Shen Hao initially obtained, it appeared somewhat similar, but when it came to scale and quality, there simply was no comparison. This tower was definitely of Red Mythical level. It might even be Profession Exclusive Red Mythical Equipment! Because, in Shen Haos view, half of this tower existed in the present world, while the other half was situated within the Spirit Sea, similar to a sea-calming needle, maintaining an incredibly close connection with the entire Spirit Sea. Numerous powerful warriors could benefit from it, gaining faster Cultivation speed, and contract more powerful Spirits! He had every reason to believe that the enemy could mobilize the power of the entire Spirit Sea with this Holy Spirit Tower. What did this mean? It meant that once Shen Hao chose to take action on the home planet against the opponent, it would be equivalent to battling the entire world, the entire civilization! Although the opponent coming to the Human Civilization Mother Planet was in a similar predicament, and even more troublesome, it wasnt good news for Human Civilization. Because the biggest advantage of Human Civilization was concentrated in Shen Hao. Level 52, still not enough to make me truly invincible at the Sixth Tier, Shen Hao was clear on this point in his heart. After contemplating for a moment, he directly transmitted an order to Feng Ping to stealthily approach the direction of that Holy Spirit Tower! The rest of the surface-level intelligence had almost been thoroughly investigated, and for deeper intelligence, relying on Feng Pings power alone wasnt going to reveal much in a short time; it might be worth taking a risk to try. Even if it were only accurate knowledge of the opponents level, or detection of some important abilities, it would be a significant information advantage for Shen Hao. Unfortunately, the world had not yet reached the stage where cheats could be installed. Otherwise, directly choosing the Chosen One Observation cheat would put all of the opponents intelligence in grasp. Feng Ping was exhilarated upon receiving the command. He was well aware of the danger involved in the mission, facing a Chosen One who possessed a Red Mythical Talent, whose Level and ability were unknown, and who was also within the heart of his own stronghold. A single slip could mean that even the President might not be able to rescue him in time. But this was the very mission of a scout! Could one even call oneself a scout if always sheltered by the President? Risk was the destiny of reconnaissance, as well as the reflection of its value! Even if he were to die in the line of duty, as long as he fulfilled his mission, glory would be his to take back! Feng Ping instantly adopted his most powerful stance. From ability to mentality, he brought everything he had to the utmost limit. Drawing ever closer. He had always been waiting for just such an opportunity to demonstrate his value! As the distance narrowed, Feng Ping could distinctly feel certain unique rules silently invading the illusory dimension he was in. Indeed, the Holy Spirit Tower, or rather, that formidable Chosen One, possessed a strong anti-scouting capability! For the moment, it was uncertain whether the ability was inherent to the building or a power of the opposing Chosen One, but it was clear that this scouting ability must have touched upon the quality of the Red Myth! Shen Hao remained silent. Though he continued with his observation, the situation at the front required Feng Ping to make his own judgements. At this moment, Feng Pings composure was unshaken, entirely devoid of his presence, as he attempted to completely immerse himself into the realm of rules, then drew even nearer! It was akin to walking in a forest teeming with dense spider webs, while demanding not to touch a single thread or cause the slightest disturbance. It seemed virtually impossible. Yet, Feng Ping succeeded. Bearing trust in himself and in the President, he successfully reached inside the Holy Spirit Tower! He even reached the very top, where the Holy Spirit resided at its zenith! Until, Feng Ping saw the existence of the Holy Spirit! The image of the being was ubiquitous throughout the Contract Spirit Civilization, but the depiction revered and worshipped by the people outside bore no comparison to witnessing it in person. Feng Ping could clearly feel a sense of breathlessness that was utterly indescribable, and though wholly different from the Suppression he felt in the presence of the President, it was still a power that far exceeded it! And Shen Haos sensations were, of course, more profound than Feng Pings. He could see much more. Fifty-six, fifty-seven? Shen Hao concealed his own gaze within Feng Pings, silently watching, She must be at the very limit of Level 56, about to break through. Good news, she was not at the pinnacle of the Sixth Stage. Bad news, she was on the verge of reaching the Late Stage Sixth Stage. At this level, there was a huge gap between each minor Level, and the gap between the smaller tiers of three Levels was even greater. Moreover, her Red Mythical Talent was obviously not of an Auxiliary type. It was most likely a Battle Type! There must be at least three Red Mythical abilities, Shen Hao observed carefully, yet couldnt help but frown slightly. The three were apparent just from her Cultivation at the moment. So, at least. And who knew how many were hidden? As for the types, that was not so easy to determine. All this intelligence taken together was roughly in line with Shen Haos previous predictions, that there was no assurance of victory within the enemys stronghold. After pondering in silence for a while, Shen Haos gaze sharpened as he issued the command, Feng Ping, give her a shock! Chapter 491 - 380: Fight until complete victory! Chapter 491: Chapter 380: Fight until complete victory! Feng Ping heard Shen Haos order and felt equally excited. In front of such an immensely powerful alien race, he engaged in an adventurous yet gloriously honorable action. Actually, not much needed to be done. The next moment, Feng Pings figure directly emerged from the illusory dimension. The Holy Spirit, who had been closing her eyes in cultivation, suddenly opened her eyes, and a majestic suppression came forth, completely enveloping the emerged Feng Ping. However, both Shen Hao and Feng Ping could easily see the momentary, undeniable shock in each other. As the strongest ruler of a civilization, possessing unrivaled power within the civilization, she was the undefeatable Holy Spirit in countless peoples minds! Yet, to have someone infiltrate right before her without her noticing! Even in her own stronghold! Shen Hao empathized; if it were him, he would be extremely shocked as well! He might even start to doubt his own strength. This was a very serious matter! Especially when the Holy Spirit quickly realized that the one who had infiltrated in front of her was not actually all that powerful. In level, ability, and even Talent, she was far superior. Yet, this person had managed to infiltrate right in front of her and had even boldly revealed his presence before she noticed. What was this? A provocation, but also a blatant threat! Your Excellency, Holy Spirit of the esteemed civilization, Feng Ping stood unmoved in the face of the rushing suppression, Shen Haos power protecting his soul, allowing him to fully display the demeanor of an envoy. He even slightly bowed and calmly said with a smile, On behalf of the great Emperor of the Human Civilization, I convey our position to you and hope that your civilization will consider seriously based on the destiny of your own civilization. As soon as his words had fallen, without even waiting for a response, Feng Pings figure completely vanished! The Holy Spirit was slightly shaken. She did not wish to stop him, but that power was indeed strong, far beyond simple spatial Teleportation. Plus the shock of his silent arrival right in front of her created a moments hesitation, enough for him to disappear without a trace. Even unable to be tracked. It was as if some immensely powerful force, or perhaps some immensely powerful being, had orchestrated everything! Without a doubt, that must be the Emperor he spoke of! But this display of power was indeed a bit too astonishing. Without personally taking action, merely sending an envoy, he had successfully infiltrated right in front of her, left a message, and then departed with ease? The Holy Spirits face was stoic, unable to guess her inner thoughts, but definitely not calm! Moments later, a group of guards arrived at the scene in shock, each displaying uncontrollable emotional fluctuations. When Feng Ping had revealed his presence, it wasnt just the Holy Spirit who noticed; it was an almost unabashed display of his existence. In their own stronghold, allowing someone to silently infiltrate right in front of the Holy Spirit, how could these people not be immensely shocked! In a smaller sense, this was their dereliction of duty; in a larger sense, this was a staggering blow to the invincible image of the great Holy Spirit! The Holy Spirit, clearly aware of this, was unable to conceal the fact. After a pause, facing startled, tense, and even somewhat fearful eyes, she slowly said, It seems, just as we predicted, the Human Civilization indeed possesses some extraordinary tricks. Although referring to this infiltration as a trick might not be correct, such words still provided some reassurance to everyone. One person knelt to the ground, deeply remorseful: It is our oversight! No matter, the Holy Spirit shook her head, and after a moment, solemnly said, Summon all council members! By now, hiding the news was no longer possible, a meeting must be convened! When some council members of the Contract Spirit Civilization arrived, they obviously knew what had happened. Each one displayed shock, and even though they tried to hide it, there was an overwhelmingly heavy atmosphere permeating the entire meeting. You all know what happened, the Holy Spirit didnt attempt to conceal it any further, but looked at everyone, This is the stance, or rather the threat, conveyed by the Human Civilization. At least on the Intelligence Front, we can declare defeat. Some intelligence personnel involuntarily lowered their heads, clenched their fists. It was indeed a defeat, and a thorough and devastating one at that. Their dispatched elite had suffered heavy losses and hadnt gathered much useful intelligence, let alone infiltrated the Mother Planet of the adversary to grasp real intel. On the contrary, their opponent had silently reached the Holy Spirits presence! Even then, they had not been discovered, but rather had voluntarily revealed themselves and then nonchalantly departed! To call it a defeat was an understatement. It was a blatant overpowering, moreover, an insult! We are guilty of death! someone already knelt down, their face ashen. The rest had no sympathy, all eyeing angrily. Discussing crimes now is meaningless, the Holy Spirit raised her voice slightly, drawing everyones attention to herself, and said, What we need to determine is our next course of action. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This statement did not lead to silence, soon someone stood up. Chapter 492 - 380: Fight until complete victory! _2 Chapter 492: Chapter 380: Fight until complete victory! _2 It turned out to be a Sub-Saint. In the Contract Spirit Civilization, there is only one Holy Spirit, and that is the one standing before them with the Red Mythical Talent, carrying the entire civilizations prestige and power. Beyond this, those who have also stepped into the Sixth Stage are called Sub-Saints! Great Holy Spirit, this Sub-Saint addressed the Holy Spirit with utmost reverence, but the words he spoke changed the color on many faces, I want to know if the Great Holy Spirit is not confident in defeating the Human Civilizations Emperor. Such a challenge to the Great Holy Spirit hadnt appeared in a very long time, and there were already people wanting to shout in rebuke. But before that could happen, the Holy Spirit had already happily said, Based on the situation just now, yes, the strongest Chosen One of the human civilization seems to possess a deeper foundation than me. Even though his level might not match mine, I also do not have absolute confidence in victory, and indeed, theres a possibility of defeat. This statement was even more shocking than the doubt raised earlier. The trust and worship that the Contract Spirit Civilization had for its creatures was in no way inferior to that which Human Civilization had for Shen Hao. This was their highest ruler who had repeatedly demonstrated a crushing posture in the Trials, leading them time after time! To actually admit inferiority to someone else at this moment? Noise, now uncontrollable, broke out incessantly. This is impossible! How could the Great Holy Spirit be inferior to other Chosen Ones! Great Holy Spirit, you neednt be so humble! Some nearly devout followers clearly couldnt accept such words coming from the mouth of the Holy Spirit. Watching this unfold, the Holy Spirit sighed slightly in her heart. She had anticipated this outcome long before. What slightly comforted her was that not everyone was like this; some, though also shaken, were desperately trying to maintain their composure and silence. Only when the mood and atmosphere at the meeting became more intense did the Holy Spirit speak again. This time, she burst out with immense suppression, a giant figure with a shield and sword appeared behind her, majestic and imposing, like an invincible Supreme Queen! Directly suppressing everyone present. Including those Sub-Saints on the ground, each of them knelt down, pleading with their Great Holy Spirit to quell her anger. Emotion solves no problem, the Holy Spirits voice was ice-cold at this moment, In the past, perhaps I could dominate with absolute invincibility and advantage, but we must also clearly recognize that all Trial Civilizations are ultimately limited by that unknown being. As the Trials progress, we will inevitably encounter threats and challenges, even civilizations and warriors far more powerful than we are! We are not the strongest in the endless universe, at least not now! No one in the assembly said a word, but their emotions were extremely tangled. Some feared, some stayed rational, some cried bitterly Starting with such great power brought this drawback. Most in the Contract Spirit Civilization hadnt yet truly understood the terror of the Trial Civilizations! Still dreaming of an invincible future. When they first encountered real challenges and setbacks, it would also be their most dangerous moment. Surviving it, they could then welcome a true rebirth! Continuing the previous topic, the Holy Spirit maintained the Summoned Spirits posture, looking towards the Sub-Saint who had first spoken while kneeling on the ground, I might not necessarily be weaker than the Human Civilizations Emperor, but at least in the aspect of cunning methods, I am a level behind. Just now, I couldnt detect the spying at all, not even the Envoy who had infiltrated. She referred to Feng Ping as Envoy rather than spy because Feng Ping had ultimately revealed himself. The Holy Spirit still had her own dignity, and since she hadnt detected him, she also maintained basic respect for the other party. Some people also noticed this subtle change in terminology. Among them was the Sub-Saint currently kneeling on the ground. Among the many Sub-Saints in the Contracted Spirit Civilization, he was known for his wisdom and strategy, even bearing the honorable title of Prophet. So, after a moment of silence, the Prophet Sub-Saint slowly spoke, Great Holy Spirit, your loyal subordinate sees two paths, one, to endure the injustices and warnings brought by fate, and two, to commit all forces to seek opportunities on the frontal battlefield, but you must not take risks. If the front line fails, we must accept the judgment of fate. The two paths, the first, was undoubtedly to retreat, to give up on obtaining the highest rewards and gains in this Trial. This would have repercussions in future Trials and could likely mark the beginning of the decline of the civilization. While the second path was to fight! But without absolute certainty, if they lost, the entire civilization would forever lose the chance to control its own fate. To accept the Civilization Trial or to face the judgment of victors. Faced with this choice, the entire meeting fell silent. Everyone looked up at the Holy Spirit, who alone had the authority to make the final decision. They might think that the Great Holy Spirit would also struggle and wrestle with the decision. But in reality, the Holy Spirit did not hesitate for long. She merely gazed at everyone, her voice accompanied by a sigh, conveyed like a song to everyones ears, We underestimated the Civilization Trial, but the Contracted Spirit Civilization will not choose a slow death. Even if it ends, it should end gloriously! sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes, she chose the second path. The first, seemed merely to forgo rewards from one Trial. But she and a significant part of the high-level leadership knew that in the Civilization Trial, this often signified the start of weakening. More importantly, it would be a fatal blow to the spirit of the entire civilization. Once you lose the top position a second time, they wouldnt think of fighting desperately anymore. Then I earnestly request the Great Holy Spirit, from today onward, to stay in the Holy Spirit Tower until we gather more intelligence, the Prophet Sub-Saint knelt deeply on the ground. They could not let the Holy Spirit leave the Holy Spirit Tower or her Mother Planet. After all, the Human Emperor on the opposing side was very likely to have greater power. If the Holy Spirit were defeated, it would bring a catastrophic blow to the entire Contracted Spirit Civilization. The Holy Spirit herself was also aware of this, so she nodded slightly. Indeed, this decision was within the objectives of Shen Haos recent actions. What strategies the Contracted Spirit Civilization would adopt, or what choices they would make, Shen Hao was not sure. But the one thing he was certain of was that they would not dare to leave the Holy Spirit Tower lightly anymore, and not just leaving, but they needed to desperately strengthen the defenses of their Mother Planet. Because regardless of the combat power of Human Civilization, Shen Hao had now established a tangible threat. If one could infiltrate a single unit, then infiltrating an entire Legion was possible! Plus, with Shen Haos possibly greater power, it was enough to keep the opposing side from acting rashly. This essentially meant binding some extremely powerful forces. But Shen Haos own power could still be fully utilized on the frontline battlefield. Whether acting personally or distributing power to the Legion, nothing was off limits! For such a civilization, either give up on recruiting them or suppress them completely! Shen Hao also held a high-level meeting, stating directly, In my opinion, we might as well leave the decision to them. If they give up, losing an Affiliated Civilization doesnt matter. But if they choose to fight, then we fight until complete victory! Yes, for Human Civilization, both scenarios were acceptable. The first scenario, an Affiliated Civilization not entirely convinced, wasnt very useful anyway and future Trials might encounter better, more powerful Affiliated Civilizations. The second scenario, since they want to fight, it is necessary to completely smash their current unwillingness to submit! Only a civilization that has lost its backbone can become a truly useful Affiliated Civilization, rather than being a perpetual threat. Chapter 493 - 381: Variable Chapter 493: Chapter 381: Variable Having established the tone, the remaining issues actually had little to do with Shen Hao. His assistance on the front lines could be significant, but this impact was directly reflected in combat power at the front, rather than at the rear. It could simply be left to others to handle. When necessary, even he himself needed to follow strategic commands. This wasnt anything that compromised his dignity; Shen Hao had, from the beginning, established clear divisions of labor and had always strived to avoid mythologizing himself. So, after the meeting ended, Shen Hao once again devoted himself wholeheartedly to his own affairs. That was cultivation. Having reached the Sixth Stage, his speed in deciphering the laws of this world had naturally increased substantially. Even though it was certain that the level of this Trial Universe had definitely reached the Seventh Stage, at least in part, this was not an unreachable level for Shen Hao. He felt that this Trial posed to Human Civilization was like the culmination of accumulated benefits from previous cheats in trials, finally erupting in one explosive event. At least up until now, the threat perceived from the Trial itself was far less than before. For the Contract Spirit Civilization, the situation was roughly the same. One represented strength, the other potential, but the overall levels of both civilizations had actually surpassed that of this Trial somewhat; at least it wasnt the kind of Trial that would exert tremendous pressure. Otherwise, no matter how bad the competitive relationship between them, it wouldnt have come to direct warfare. This advantage, in turn, aggravated the conflict between them. However, as always, Shen Hao would never underestimate the Trials. The emergence of cheat-like powers was enough to show that countless powerful civilizations that underestimated the Civilization Trial paid a painful price. Therefore, even though the situation with the Contract Spirit Civilization had reached a precarious stage, Shen Hao still made extensive preparations for the Trial itself. Cheats also tended to lean towards countering the Trial. He always maintained a certain level of attention on the Small Map and continued to expand its range. In areas where the fog was removed, no matter where he was, any movement related to Weird Demons or, to put it another way, to points, would always appear on the Small Map. Thus, the larger the coverage of the Small Map, especially if as many surrounding areas were included as possible, he would be able to detect any activity from Weird Demons promptly. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This also allowed Human Civilization to prepare more confidently for the contradictions with the Contract Spirit Civilization. As time went on, the actions of the Contract Spirit Civilization became increasingly obvious. They still intended to fight! This was undeniably an extremely risky decision, but some within Human Civilization actually eagerly welcomed these circumstances. Its time to decide; we cant be too passive, someone insisted with determination at the high-level meeting, I think we should take the initiative, utilizing the advantage of our elite forces to strike at the enemy civilizations morale! Conflict between Trial Civilizations did not involve points. And it was even more dangerous, filled with the unknown. This kind of pressure would also necessarily affect the warriors at the front, especially the Chosen Ones. Therefore, it was very important which side could strike a compelling force. If we can have His Majesty take the field, we are more likely to achieve a shocking effect, someone boldly proposed, even directly suggesting Shen Haos involvement. And his proposition actually received a lot of agreement. With the previous intervention of His Majesty, it was highly probable that the opposing Holy Spirit would be crushed at the Mother Planet. Even if they truly dared to come out, it wouldnt matter. There might be significant losses on the front, but likewise, Shen Hao could take the battle directly to their base; in the end, the enemy would lose more. Quickly, centering around this idea, a preliminary battle plan with Shen Hao at the core gradually took shape. However, on the third day of the discussion, the intelligence department at the front brought some not-so-good news. The Artifact Spirit Civilization has bound the other three civilizations with an extremely powerful, compulsive Extraordinary Means, when this intelligence was laid out in the meeting room, everyones expressions grew solemn. Especially concerning the key content of the intelligence. [This Means is suspected to be based on some Red Mythical Foundation, spreading throughout the civilization in the form of a contract!] Yes, a contract. The Contract Spirit Civilization had forced a vexing contract upon those three Trial Civilizations. Demanding those three Trial Civilizations give their full assistance to them. The intelligence wasnt too detailed on this point, only mentioning that it was vexing and was not an ordinary Transcendent Means; rather, it was more distinct. The contract itself carried the power to spread like a virus. Now, it had almost completely covered the three civilizations. Therefore, they didnt dare to gamble. Otherwise, it would trigger intense turmoil within the entire civilization, possibly even destruction! This also meant that unless a way to remove this threat emerged, those three Trial Civilizations could only follow the Contract Spirit Civilization down this dark path, unable to defect to Human Civilization. Such a strong bind, even if based on a Red Mythical level foundation, must have weaknesses! someone declared directly, Otherwise, it seems a bit beyond the current Level. The problem now is, we dont have the time, another person shook their head with an exceedingly grave expression, The Contract Spirit Civilization clearly has a strong apprehension about our tactics and potential and has no plan to delay any further. Actions are moving quickly; there are already large troops gathering on the front, and its predicted that within a maximum of four days, war will erupt. Chapter 494 - 381: Variable_2 Chapter 494: Chapter 381: Variable_2 Only being able to say, this is the greatest disadvantage faced when dealing with Trial Civilizations. You simply dont know what kind of trump cards the other side is holding. There will always be some unexpected events that have a major impact on the situation. However, the reverse is also true; the Contract Spirit Civilization couldnt entirely fathom the trump cards of Human Civilization. We could initiate a strategic retreat first to buy some time, someone suggested. With our mobility, we could completely withdraw within four days, leaving behind a vast and empty region with negligible losses. Yes, the retreat capability of Human Civilization was based partly on Shen Haos powerful Space Ability and partly on the continuously accumulated transportation capability. The current Human Civilization had even begun mass production of high-quality Pocket World Treasures. There was also no shortage of Pocket World Cards. Space transportation capability was a major feature of the Extraordinary Path of Human Civilization, and this powerful mobility provided a strategic depth much greater than that of the Contract Spirit Civilization. In plain terms, Human Civilization wasnt in a hurry; it was the other side that was eager to engage in battle. This was where Human Civilizations confidence in achieving a complete victory resided. After growing stronger, they could crush the opposition with an even more formidable stance, which would also be a complete victory! The atmosphere at the meeting relaxed slightly, and soon, a more detailed discussion ensued. At the same time, intelligence from the front lines kept coming in. The advantages of victories on the Intelligence Front had gradually begun to show; with Control over the Contract Spirit Civilizations reconnaissance capabilities, Feng Ping was virtually entering an unguarded territory. He had even directly infiltrated the proximity of the military High-level Command of the other side. Despite the Contract Spirit Civilizations use of some crude Prevention methods, such as decentralized authorities or communication through specialized codes, A vast amount of intelligence was still under the Control of Human Civilization, Including the degree of their binding over other Trial Civilizations and their general strategic layout. This was sufficient. The core strategy of the Contract Spirit Civilization was also crystal clear; they wanted a quick decision, rapidly escalating the battle situation to a white-hot stage, using their advantage in the number of Legions to continuously squeeze the front lines of Human Civilization. This strategy was evidently very correct. It was also the one they hoped for the most. Confronted with such an offensive plan, the High-level of Human Civilization naturally chose a strategic retreat. However, with a clear understanding of the troop deployments on the front lines, the difficulty of Human Civilizations retreat wasnt great. Except for some areas that had already been practically swept clean, there would be no significant losses. As for the idea of pushing Human Civilization back near their Mother Planet to restrict their ability to earn points and grow, that was a bit too optimistic. The idea was good, but just Shen Hao alone was enough to break through other battlefields. The battle plan has been essentially confirmed. In the initial phase, well prioritize retreat. Is there a concern with civilian morale and spirit? No concern. Our greatest strength is our potential, which is a common awareness among everyone. A tactical retreat wont hurt morale or confidence. We still need to strengthen our intelligence reconnaissance on the front lines to prevent the opponent from coming up with unexpected intelligence. Indeed, especially those Contractual methods. If we can find a way to release them and make the three Civilizations turn, we may not even need to retreat. The opportunity is ours. As long as were cautious, its an invincible position. The strategic commander and various departments have been utterly exhausted during this period, but they are still very satisfied with the results. Indeed, the Contracted Spirit Civilization presents the most formidable challenge Human Civilization has faced among the Trial Civilizations, especially after it gained control over the other three civilizations. The overt military strength is almost five times that of Human Civilization! Merely relying on the Thunder Fire Civilization and Casey Civilization is not enough to offset such pressure. Yet, even in such a situation, Human Civilization still has enough confidence to secure a final victory in this war. And to do so with the smallest sacrifice, yet achieving the greatest success. Once the plan was essentially confirmed, it was also sent to Shen Hao for his final review. There wasnt much for Shen Hao to do. First and foremost was to launch an overwhelming attack against the enemys top forces at the start, significantly demoralizing them. Then, during the retreat, he would bless the entire Legion to increase the efficiency of the retreat and their ability to conduct small-scale defensive operations and interfere with the enemys operations. Shen Hao could find no fault with the plan. The retreat phase, the defensive phase, the counter-attack phase, every procedure was clear and explicit. However, everyone understood that a plan was just a plan, and the uncertainties within the Civilization Trial were immense. For instance, intelligence personnel had reported the observational stances of the third and fourth civilizations. Simply observatory stances. They were not even particularly secretive about their surveillance; even if their Observation agents were captured, they would swiftly send a second one. Furthermore, both had already started to retreat to their Mother Planets, contracting their defenses, very tacitly seeking to stay out of the fray. And they really might succeed. The strength of these two civilizations was by no means weak, especially the third civilization, whose overt Legion power nearly reached half that of the Contracted Spirit Civilization. If the second and third united, neither Human Civilization nor Contracted Spirit Civilization would find it easy to challenge them. After all, one needed only to deal with Human Civilization to secure first place, while the other need only fend off the early attacks to remain in first place! Moreover, they must take into account the Trial itself, preserving enough of their strength for the Trial Civilizations and not risk it all. One could say that the potential variables these two civilizations might introduce must be considered, but there was little to do about it in the short term. In addition, another significant uncertainty was the Trial itself. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was what Shen Hao was most closely observing. Coincidentally, in the past few days, he had clearly observed some bizarre demons movements through the Small Map. After Shen Hao had cleared the area to secure the top ranking for Human Civilization, all the weird demons across a dozen or so areas, in fact nearly dozens of areas, had fled with their core subordinates. Initially, within the thirty-eight areas that Shen Hao had opened up, only six Area Controllers remained. But now, this number had increased to twelve. The sixth one that had appeared was incredibly powerful. At least judging by the points indicated, each of them could be compared to the Prison Flame God in power. If that were all there was, it would be trivial, as neither Shen Hao nor the Holy Spirit of the Contracted Spirit Civilization would take mere six Prison Flame Gods seriously. Their power was at least on par with a regular entity from the Late Sixth Stage. However, such a number of formidable weird demons appearing at the same time deserved serious consideration. It is a consensus among all Trial Civilizations that powerful forces must exist amongst the weird demons, a fact now confirmed by current intelligence findings. But for the time being, this threat did not pose an imminent danger. But now Eliminating over a dozen Area Controllers in one fell swoop is a significant loss for the weird demons. Attracting the attention of more powerful Night Forces is an expected outcome, Shen Hao gazed intently at the areas where these weird demons were located, his eyes narrowing in thought, But whether this intelligence can be exploited is yet to be seen. Chapter 495 - 382: Favor of Fate! Chapter 495: Chapter 382: Favor of Fate! Shen Hao had no objections to the retreat plan itself; after all, retreating from an opposing Legion whose strength was several times greater meant that even if a victory could be obtained through other advantages, the cost would inevitably be significant. A temporary retreat would allow Human Civilization to achieve ultimate victory more easily, which naturally seemed like the better choice. However, if there was a chance to secure a quick victory, that opportunity could not be missed. At this moment, the movement of these Weird Demons allowed Shen Hao to see this possibility. It just depends on whether these Weird Demons carry enough weight, and whether they have a broad enough vision, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, or if they are foolish enough, that would suffice. But the likelihood of them being foolish enough was not high. To date, Human Civilization had experienced four Trials, each with a distinct enemy. From the initial Blood Demons to the Dimensional Creatures of the last Trial, in terms of intelligence, the Weird Demons of this time were obviously the strongest. This was a formidable Species with its own social structure and distribution of power. Even if they were too bloodthirsty and overly pursued their own strength, it did not affect their Species intelligence. For example, at this moment. After suffering heavy losses, if they were Dimensional Creatures, they would likely launch a full-scale attack, but the dispatch of these six Sixth-Stage Weird Demons was clearly for reconnaissance purposes. They had already arrived at the outskirts of the area occupied by the Trial Civilizations but did not rush to get closer. Instead, they approached tentatively, bit by bit. It was clear they were conducting large-scale reconnaissance. But with Human Civilization contracting and preparing to retreat, what they would first discover would surely be the Contracted Spirit Clans massive army that was relentlessly advancing! And indeed, that was the case. At a certain small world at this moment, the Avatars of six Weird Demons converged in various ways. All six possessed strong reconnaissance abilities; one of them could even disperse its Avatar into trillions, hiding its Consciousness among countless Favoured, truly a formidable force. The results of their reconnaissance over this period had these Weird Demons very excited. Loads of delicious food, in vast numbers! By devouring them, we will take a great stride towards the great Night God! For the Weird Demons, Day Creatures were the greatest allure, even more so than the attraction of the world itself. After all, they could rapidly gain power by devouring Day Creatures. This was also a major reason for their bloodthirsty impulses. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even wild beasts instinctively pursue speed and strength! However, they were clearly aware of more than just this; their recent reconnaissance had provided them with plenty of information. These Day Creatures are not weak in strength, but they seem to be infighting. Infighting, how normal, its the weakness inherent in all life. Do we need to wait for them to butcher each other before we reap the food? No, we need fresh food, too much death is a huge loss. Go back and report to the Demon Lord! The actions of the Weird Demons were not difficult to predict; they did not care for territory, but only for slaughter and consumption. In such a case, letting the Day Creatures fight among themselves would result in a significant loss of food. Even in those worlds designated by the Weird Demons as breeding grounds, they would not allow the bred Day Creatures to mindlessly slaughter each other. Thus, for the Weird Demons, the choice was quite clear. Moreover, now was the perfect time for them to act. Under their reconnaissance, the Contract Spirit Civilization, the main reconnaissance force, as well as its system, had placed a large amount of their force in attacking rather than defending. Even the worlds that temporarily stopped along the marching routes, which were not native worlds, barely had any defensive facilities. In the eyes of the Weird Demons, this was undoubtedly much simpler to deal with than actively besieging worlds that had been defended for countless years. So, after just a short period of time, Shen Hao could clearly see a large number of Weird Demons starting to gather densely on the outer edge of the currently controlled area! And the scope of the gathering far exceeded expectations! They nearly encircled the entire area occupied by both the Contract Spirit Civilization and Human Civilization once more! With the Small Map at Shen Haos disposal, the current situation resulted in Human Civilization being right in the middle, continuously contracting within the encirclement of the Contract Spirit Civilization, but outside their circle, another encirclement by the Weird Demons had appeared! The strength and number of these forces were extraordinary! Shen Hao could see clearly, just now, that there were no fewer than seventy Sixth-Stage powerful Weird Demons on the Small Map! More than seventy! The combined total of all Transcendents across all Trial Civilizations that had reached the Sixth Stage didnt even add up to this number. Of course, the average strength of the Chosen One was certainly greater. But among these seventy-plus Weird Demons, there were also those with strong presences. As many as sixteen of them matched the Prison Flame God in points, and one of them had a point total that far exceeded, nearly ten times that of the Prison Flame God! Without a doubt, this had to be a Weird Demon at the Late-Stage Sixth Rank, and its ability foundation was definitely not weaker than that of the Golden Legend! Moreover, this seemed to be just the beginning. Chapter 496 - 382: The Favor of Destiny!_2 Chapter 496: Chapter 382: The Favor of Destiny!_2 It seemed that a more formidable power continuously assembled behind the scenes. Even then, they werent rushing to truly close in. If it werent for Shen Hao using his formidable space ability during this time to constantly expand the map, it wouldnt have been so easy to detect the Weird Demons movements. One could only say, the force of this Weird Demon had clearly mobilized a massive legion, striving to capture their delectable prey with absolute superiority and minimal losses! When Shen Hao relayed this intelligence to the high level of Human Civilization, even Dong Gong couldnt help but shout out excitedly. Opportunity, this is our opportunity! The reaction of the others was similar, nearly everyone had a surprised joy on their face. Indeed, anyone could see why these Weird Demons had come. What attracted them was undoubtedly the huge legion assembled by the Contract Spirit Civilization! It was as if the legion, initially prepared to encircle, and even devour, Human Civilization, had now become a natural barrier standing in front of Human Civilization! Weird Demons wouldnt let them escape. Even if they wanted to withdraw, there was no retreat! If Contract Spirit Civilization is smart enough, at this time, they should give up attacking us, and even make great efforts to cooperate with us, Dong Gong continued after calming his emotions, Otherwise, they will face tremendous pressure, even a situation of fighting on two fronts. The number of Weird Demons that had gathered was no small matter. Even if Contract Spirit Civilization and the other three Trial Civilizations had strong foundations, facing such immense numbers would still require careful handling. This scale was enough to lead to the destruction of a civilization. And if they had to face Human Civilization at this time, they would indeed fall into peril. But! They still have a chance! someone immediately added, Trial Civilizations can grow and gain from the trials they confront. If Contract Spirit Civilization can gain more from their encounter with the Weird Demons than their losses, they could quickly increase their strength. Thats right. Someone nodded emphatically, pointing directly on the map, Contract Spirit Civilizations original intention was not to destroy us outright, but was clearly an encircling stance, to limit our growth. They can still bet by dividing some of their forces to continue defending us, and send another part of their forces to battle the Weird Demons, trying to earn points that will allow them to quickly grow and widen the gap in strength between us, then later turn back and handle us with a more relaxed posture. Yes, this plan, though highly difficult, meant that Contract Spirit Civilization had to simultaneously withstand Weird Demons and Human Civilization. However, in theory, this logical possibility indeed existed. High risk also accompanied high rewards. Especially since Contract Spirit Civilization, by initiating war with Human Civilization, had already undertaken a high-risk action. It was all a gamble, might as well gamble bigger! From this perspective, it seemed more plausible that Contract Spirit Civilization would choose to stubbornly hold on. There are also the third and fourth civilizations, Dong Gong spoke again at this moment, his gaze fixed on the screen, We are still not sure of the Mother Planets of these two civilizations, but presumably, they wont be too far. The area we deployed for this Trial is quite close. Such a large army of Weird Demons would also be tempting for them. Indeed, to the non-Trial Civilizations, Weird Demons posed not only a crisis but a great opportunity. The stronger and more advanced a civilization, the more it craves challenges. The strengths of the third and fourth civilizations are quite powerful! In this Trial, the influence of the third and fourth civilizations is roughly equivalent to that of the Great Wilderness Civilization and Ebat Civilization during the last Trial. While the strength of Contract Spirit Civilization, in fact, exceeds the difficulty of the Trial itself. In such a scenario, their chances of getting involved were actually substantial. And for the Contract Spirit Civilization, welcoming them was the only viable option, they could no longer stop or force the two civilizations to do anything. This would then provide an opportunity to significantly alleviate the pressure the Contract Spirit Civilization faced from the Weird Demons. However, as long as the logic was clear, the operability of Human Civilization was significant! At the moment, the Contract Spirit Civilization may not have noticed the movements of the Weird Demons, and this is our opportunity to take the lead! Yang Jun also spoke during the discussion. He, including many others, had already instantly realized the extremely precious strategic window! Exactly! Another persons tone unconsciously rose quite a bit, The Contract Spirit Civilization does not understand our strong mobility! Your Majesty has the ability to move the main force across the encirclement, and directly land them precisely on the battlefield. If we could take the initiative to find the third and fourth civilizations and form an alliance for mutual benefits, mixing our troops with theirs The rest of the statement was left unsaid, but everyone sensed a thrilling joy inside their hearts! Dont forget, the Weird Demons also represented a huge benefit for Human Civilization! Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it was possible to establish this alliance, and if everything proceeded as planned, Human Civilization could potentially emerge as the ultimate winner in this massive campaign that stretched across countless worlds and covered all Trial Civilizations! One battle, could set the foundation for the ultimate victory! This indeed is an excellent opportunity. Shen Hao also spoke at this time. After pondering for a moment, he even said gravely, For optimal results, as for the missions to the Third and Fourth Civilizations, why not let me personally go? The strongest of Human Civilization personally going was indeed significant enough. But what was truly important was that the greatest foundation of Human Civilization, and even its core attraction to other civilizations, lay in Shen Hao himself! Moreover, being a civilizations strongest and even a core figure, daring to personally visit other Trial Civilizations strongholds, was in itself a powerful display! Thus, after these words were said, as people delved deeper into their thoughts, everyones eyes grew brighter and brighter. With His Majesty making a move, the probability of forming an alliance would greatly, even infinitely, expand! No one knew better than they did about the charm their leader possessed, nor was there a Trial Civilization that could reject such a Chosen One! Of course, even if Shen Hao was going personally, it didnt need to be Shen Hao from the start. For Shen Hao, any human could become his eyes, his coordinates, his avatar! So, after briefly discussing the details, the task of contacting the Third and Fourth Civilizations was left to Shen Hao to resolve personally. The final issue is to locate the Mother Planets of the Third and Fourth Civilizations, or at least to establish contact with them! Dong Gong said gravely, This needs to be done quickly, but we also still have time! The others nodded in agreement. Indeed, Human Civilization could arrange all of this in advance entirely because of their Emperors incredible abilities. Seven times the points were something most Chosen Ones knew and could guess, but his strong locking ability against the Weird Demons was just like cheating! And very few people knew of it! Being able to take the initiative now was a powerful display of this ability! For a moment, everyones gaze at Shen Hao developed unconsciously a step further. Everything Shen Hao had demonstrated in the past was already powerful enough, but the more they understood, the more terrifying they felt! This also filled them with an unyieldingly fervent confidence in the future of Human Civilization. All right, each department, do your part, Shen Hao concluded at the end of the meeting, Especially the Legion. In the coming period, it will be the most important time for you, and also your time of greatest glory! Chapter 497 - 383: The Third Civilization and the Fourth Civilization Chapter 497: Chapter 383: The Third Civilization and the Fourth Civilization Shen Hao actually didnt believe in luck, putting hope on so-called luck, or destiny, was always something he and Human Civilization tried to avoid. Even, it was something the cheat panel tried to eliminate. However, when the favor of destiny really arrived, one had to firmly grasp it. Right now, was such an opportunity. Everyone was very clear, even not just Human Civilization, but other civilizations as well. Weird Demons apparently didnt understand the current attention these regions were facing; they focused all their vision on what they considered the strongest Day Forces, the Contract Spirit Civilization. They had always been hiding their own movements, preventing the Contract Spirit Civilization from making an actual response. But, the first to discover them, apart from Shen Hao, was also the Third Civilization. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was a unique civilization that called itself Star Spirit. The reason it was unique was that the path they followed was an extremely special one, a path that combined part of the Transcendent but was actually based on technology. In the ancient times of the Star Spirit Civilization, like most regular civilizations, it originated from carbon-based life, birthed an intelligent species, and developed technology step by step. However, within their universe, there existed quite powerful Spiritual Power. This Extraordinary Law wasnt like the usual Extraordinary Paths that showed strong manifestations from the beginning, rather the opposite, its initial manifestations were just some extraordinary spiritual phenomena. A more tenacious spirit, a stronger limit, sharper intuition. As the further development of science and technology progressed, it gradually extended from the spiritual level to reality. When the Star Spirit Civilization entered the Civilization Trial, this civilization had already begun to gradually abandon its material aspect, every individual casting their spirit into the spirit world and navigating the universe freely with powerful means of information transmission. Thus, they began to call themselves Star Spirits. Joining the Trial Civilizations, the biggest change it brought them was that they could finally not abandon reality and could have it all. That was a Transcendent Path called Spiritual Body. It made the Star Spirit Race, when manifesting their consciousness, appear like a soft glowing energy. They could freely change their external appearance, even appearing in human form, except for emitting a soft glow, they looked no different from real humans. They could also manipulate energy, inhabit facilities, or control various powerful devices. That was why, whether it was the Contract Spirit Civilization or Human Civilization, although both had discovered this civilizations existence, they could never really catch their trail. After all, the Star Spirit Civilization did not conduct deep reconnaissance. They merely maintained Observation from a great distance. And now, they had discovered the movements of the Weird Demons. The hopes for victory of Human Civilization have greatly increased. Such a voice appeared inside the Star Spirit Civilization. Within the Star Spirit Civilization, there existed a powerful Chosen One, but their ruler was not the most powerful Chosen One, but a consciousness aggregate that gathered almost all the partial consciousness of the Star Spirit individuals. The current internal meeting, though called a discussion, was more like talking to oneself. The potential of Human Civilization is too strong, seven times the points, Red Mythical Talent, Red Mythical foundation, and many unknown pieces of information, coupled with the favor of destiny not only can they achieve victory, but its also a perfect Sovereign Civilization. But, our need for a Sovereign Civilization is not absolute. Deepening contacts can yield greater returns. Sovereign Civilization still needs further Observation and waiting. If the people of Human Civilization heard such a conversation, they would probably be quite surprised. Because the understanding of Human Civilization by the Star Spirit Civilization was evidently stronger than that of the Contract Spirit Civilization. But this understanding was not achieved through reconnaissance. It was achieved through unique and powerful computational capabilities and intuition born from Spiritual Power. When the power of the entire civilization could be concentrated through collective consciousness, the power that could burst forth was extremely terrifying, even though this power could not yet be directly converted into specific combat capabilities, it held an unmatched advantage in the intelligence area, especially in the critically important intelligence area, Even Human Civilization, in this respect, could not compare either. Thus, to the surprise of Human Civilization, while they were making every effort to find the third and fourth civilizations, the mission of the Star Spirit Civilization had already reached them first. And they avoided the sight of the Contract Spirit Civilization. This was a mission that consisted of only three people, each displaying a sky-blue energy body shape, but showing the appearance of humans, even wearing attire appropriate to Human Civilizations style. Except for the smile on their faces, which was too standard and somewhat false, other aspects all showed their respect for Human Civilization. Especially the way they approached. First, sending a secret signal, then issuing a diplomatic request, leaving the arrangement of power entirely to Human Civilization. This was truly what surprised the high-level members of Human Civilization. Chapter 498 - 383: The Third Civilization and the Fourth Civilization_2 Chapter 498: Chapter 383: The Third Civilization and the Fourth Civilization_2 They also showed a certain degree of importance, even having Dong Gong personally take charge of the reception! I represent Human Civilization, on behalf of the Great Emperor, and welcome all envoys. Nice to meet you, sir. The envoy from the Star Sea Civilization also possessed the strength at the peak of the Fifth Stage and respectfully saluted Dong Gong, knowing his identity. At this time, sending someone who could represent the Human Emperor to receive them emphasized their importance much more than sending an ordinary diplomat. When one side was interested, the other side was equally interested, making their interactions very pleasant. Especially in terms of efficiency. Previously, they did not understand much about the Star Spirit Civilization, but after some understanding and communication, in just a short time, Human Civilization had almost completely grasped the situation of this civilization. Every individual of the entire civilization seemed like a calm, clear-thinking scientific researcher, with relatively indifferent emotional expressions. But precisely because of this, their principle of action was primarily interest-based. This was also why they had only been observing before but actively approached after discovering the advantages of Human Civilization. In the end, the speed of signing the alliance contract was faster than anyone had anticipated. Human Civilization dispatched legions, and with the help of the Star Spirit Civilization legions, participated in outer battles, and forty percent of the points they earned, which were exchanged for resources needed by the Star Sea Civilization, were given to them. In fact, in the beginning, Human Civilization had offered sixty percent. That meant that the Star Spirit Civilization was getting even more than Human Civilization. But, they refused. They chose a forty-sixty split, taking forty percent. This indeed further showcased the characteristics of their civilization. If they chose to become an affiliated civilization of Human Civilization, sixty percent might be too much and possibly cause dissatisfaction among some people, ultimately costing them. But if they chose not to become an affiliate, forty percent would suffice for them to reap significant benefits within such an alliance, compensating for some losses in not being able to compete for a top two rank in this Trial. It could only be said that this was indeed a civilization that embodied rationality. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was somewhat similar to the Desert Tower Civilization Human Civilization had encountered before, yet more mature than the Desert Tower Civilization. As expected of a civilization that primarily developed through the technological path, many people sighed in this manner. This also consequently sparked quite a bit of favor among the high levels. Although Human Civilization was now primarily focused on the Extraordinary Path, as a civilization that initially took the technological path, they highly recognized this scientific way of thinking; many even believed that if the Star Spirit Civilization joined, it would greatly enhance the somewhat declining performance of Human Civilizations technological path. Several suggestion reports were sent to Shen Hao. They hoped Human Civilization would actively forge ties with the other. However, although it was about forging ties, not much needed to be donegiven the style of the Star Spirit Civilization, as long as Human Civilization demonstrated sufficient value, they would inevitably make a choice. Other methods were unlikely to be effective. But no matter what, at such a critical moment now, easily securing an important alliance also greatly pleased the high-level officials of Human Civilization. They began to shift their focus to the next civilization, Which was currently the Fourth Civilization. Fortunately, there was indeed information about the Fourth Civilization from the Star Spirit Civilization. However, the content of this information made many in Human Civilization furrow their brows. The Fourth Civilization, we are not actually in a real alliance relationship, described the envoy from the Star Spirit Civilization, There are significant differences in our values, and the collective Consciousness determined that an alliance with them is extremely dangerous. Therefore, previously, there was only some action consistency based on the situation. Just these few sentences alone give a pretty good idea of the style of this civilization. However, it is not a civilization that purely follows the aggressive route like the Ebat Civilization in the last trial. The name of the civilization is the Business Alliance Civilization. Yes, just from this name, one can tell the characteristics of this civilization. Similar to the native forces and the Company Alliance encountered in the last trial, the entire upper structure of the civilization is also composed of extremely powerful companies. Whats different, however, is that the Business Alliance Civilization focuses much more on short-term benefits than on long-term gains. This civilization seems to treat each trial as a short-term market. Hence, on one hand, they plunder to their hearts content, while on the other, they are always ready to make a huge profit from other Trial Civilizations. The Star Spirit Civilization also revealed a piece of extremely important intelligence. The means used by the Contract Spirit Civilization to control three Trial Civilizations are very likely provided by the Business Alliance Civilization; we have seen them use similar methods to control native forces.'' This intelligence is also what truly made Human Civilization feel the difficulty. Because it means that the Business Alliance Civilization has obviously made contact with the Contract Spirit Civilization and has achieved a very deep cooperation. Moreover, given the style of the Business Alliance Civilization, if Human Civilization wants them to align with us, it would be much more difficult than anticipated. A civilization that defines itself in the Civilization Trial System as opportunists definitely would not seek the Sovereign Civilization. Therefore, no matter how strong the potential of Human Civilization is, or how impressive Shen Haos performance, it would be difficult to influence the Business Alliance Civilization. Especially under the current circumstances, if Human Civilization takes the initiative, it is clearly a situation of stepping up to be heavily exploited. Forty percent? According to the intelligence provided by the Star Spirit Civilization, they might quote ninety percent, or even a hundred percent! The entire style of the civilization is geared towards secrecy and defense, the Strategy Department also felt the difficulty, Trying to intimidate them with military force would require first conquering their confidence. And as they currently see it, even if our Human Civilization secures the first place, even controlling all other Trial Civilizations and the entire Trial Universe, they still wouldnt be able to do anything to them. To be opportunists and cherry-pick from all sides, naturally, they must have the strength to back it up. Not to mention anything else, their ability to stay concealed is extremely rare. Even the Star Spirit Civilization, which has had contact with them and even shown aligned actions, cant locate their exact location. Only to say that at such a stage, still in the top ranks, they all have their own unique tricks. Human Civilization relies on Shen Hao, the Contract Spirit Civilization relies on the hard strength brought by the Extraordinary Path, and the Star Spirit Civilization relies on technology and rationality; this Business Alliance Civilization, then, relies on a combination of mystery, greed, and of course, cunning and strength. What would be the impact if the Business Alliance Civilization did not participate, or even, suppose they joined the Contract Spirit Civilization camp? Shen Hao asked the Analysis Department. A detailed analysis report was soon delivered to him. The biggest impact would be that it would prevent Human Civilization from catching up quickly with the Contract Spirit Civilization, or even surpassing them. That is, it would lengthen the growth period of Human Civilization. And bring a series of subsequent adverse effects, such as the inability to impress the Star Spirit Civilization, as well as failing to quickly suppress the Contract Spirit Civilization, making the war between them intensify even further, to the point of becoming fierce. Although these are all considerations in a worse direction, and possible outcomes, one can see how disgusting it is to encounter such a Fourth Civilization. Then continue with the established plan. Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, Leave the matter of the Fourth Civilization to me. Thats right, the established plan was originally for Shen Hao to personally handle the affairs of the Third and Fourth Civilizations. Now that the Third Civilization has come to us on their own, theres no need for Shen Hao to act, so naturally, the more challenging Fourth Civilization should also be handled by Shen Hao. Chapter 499 - 384: Chosen One Detection Hack! Chapter 499: Chapter 384: Chosen One Detection Hack! To find them wasnt actually all that difficult. Although the small map did not have the feature to mark Trial Civilizations, the update time for the cheat was almost up! Indeed, it was the Chosen One Detection External Program Third Edition. This cheat allowed the user to directly investigate other Chosen Ones, as well as the basic information of the top thousand Chosen Ones ranked on the leaderboard, including three-dimensional data, Soul Talent, Loading Ability, Store Level, and Coordinates five items. Among them, the prerequisite to enable the Coordinates function was to activate the small map cheat. Now, the conditions were perfectly met. Moreover, the purpose of activating this cheat wasnt merely to find the Fourth Civilization, also known as the Business Alliance Civilization. This meant that the top thousand Chosen Ones on the leaderboard were completely under his control. Excluding Chosen Ones as powerful as the Holy Spirits of the Contract Spirit Civilization who just needed to stay in their headquarters, and whom Shen Hao wasnt entirely sure he could handle, all other Chosen Ones, once their coordinates were exposed, were virtually placing themselves under Shen Haos butchers knife. Of course, Shen Hao estimated that this would only be effective in the initial surprise. Once the opposition was prepared, they would either gather around the Holy Spirits for defense or adopt some special means of escape. But at the beginning, it would definitely play a critical role. Like right now! Upon activating this new cheat, changes immediately appeared on the small map. They were several blue dots. Unlike the red dots that represented Weird Demons and showed the points obtained, these blue dots displayed extensive intelligence information about these powerful Chosen Ones. This was not the intelligence information from the time they first entered the Trial Universe; it was real-time and much more detailed. Shen Hao first focused on the Holy Spirit. This being was definitely the strongest Chosen One in this Trial, other than himself. Her strength was immense, surpassing the Third Chosen One by a large margin, and her dossier was the most powerful Shen Hao had ever encountered among Chosen Ones. It even significantly surpassed the other two Red Mythical Chosen Ones within the Human Civilization. Red Mythical Talent Infinite Battle Body! Shen Hao was somewhat shocked as he read the specifics of this Talent. He didnt know what this Talents performance would be like at a Golden Legendary level. But at the Red Mythical quality, its performance was indeed extremely powerful. It didnt even have the typical multiple basic abilities of regular Red Mythical Talents. Its only ability was one! You can infinitely double your basic strength during combat without any limit! However, a note was added after this ability. [Note 1: The number of bursts is related to your cultivation, battle will, and soul.] Clearly, this ability indeed had no limit, but the possessor did. Just like Shen Haos Talent. Theoretically, the moment he obtained the Talent, Shen Hao became a true Sovereign, but in reality, his performance was still limited by his Level. Nonetheless, this Talent was frightening enough. Because it was an explicitly combat-focused Talent! More importantly, Shen Hao had no idea where the opponents limit was, and likely, neither did they. This was a power that could display miracles at critical moments. It could only be said that it was fortunate to have received this intelligence in advance; otherwise, if it really came to the end and the opponent successively unleashed bursts of strength to turn the tables, Shen Hao would simply be following the standard antagonist trope. Besides this, the opponents ability panel was also quite lavish. At the moment, she had indeed officially entered into Level 57, that is, the late stage of the Sixth Stage, with a total of thirteen abilities, among which five were Red Mythical, and of those five, two were Profession Exclusive Red Mythical Talents. Although it seemed fewer compared to Shen Hao, and her profession was just Golden Legendary, some of the Red Mythical abilities were still not to be underestimated. For instance, an ability called Time True Self. It was strikingly capable of merging a version of oneself from a past moment and a future moment with the current self! The past represented the peak, and the future represented potential, allowing the bursting of incredibly powerful strength in a short duration. Combined with her Talent What kind of Super Saiyan is this. Shen Hao could already imagine the scene where she would burst forth in battle. The other abilities were primarily combat-enhancing types. Clearly, this being focused her growth direction on personal strength, and it was quite extreme. But at a higher Level, indeed, some aspects could restrain Shen Haos type of accumulating foundation. Fortunately, while her bursting was greater and Level higher, the execution of such bursting was extremely unstable, and using brute force required it to be overwhelmingly strong. Clearly, facing a tricky and utterly mysterious opponent like Shen Hao, even this Holy Spirit was similarly restrained. Otherwise, she wouldnt have curled up in her own world, afraid to leave, just because of Shen Haos one remote appearance. The current situation, however, did not warrant too much concern about her. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Hao checked on the other warriors of the Contract Spirit Civilization, which he found to be quite normal in comparison. The resources that the first Chosen One of a civilization can acquire far surpass those available to other Chosen Ones, especially considering the ranking rewards and most crucially, the individual Trial settlement rewards. This also formed the basis for the development of an extreme warrior-type civilization. Thus, aside from this Holy Spirit, the other Chosen Ones and warriors under Shen Hao in the Human Civilization only had a slight advantage in level. In other areas, whether its abilities, talents, or equipment, they were quite average. This gave Shen Hao a clear understanding of the core high-level figures in the Contract Spirit Civilization. He then shifted his focus to the Business Alliance Civilization. At first, he was worried that the Chosen Ones of the Business Alliance Civilization were not within the range of the map he had developed. After all, this civilization seemed to have a knack for concealment. The Human Civilization hadnt found them, neither had the Star Spirit Civilization, and even the Contract Spirit Civilization, suspected of deep cooperation, had no coordinate intelligence. However, when Shen Hao really paid attention, he discovered that the strongest Chosen One within the Business Alliance, ranked third among the Chosen Ones, was remarkably close to a region near the small world area where the Mother Star of Human Civilization was located! If Shen Hao didnt know that the small map was obtained by hacking directly into the Civilization Trial System for intelligence, he would have doubted its accuracy. But the reality was right in front of him. The strongest Chosen One of the Business Alliance Civilization had always been within his map range! What kind of ability could it be? Shen Hao squinted his eyes, looking at the panel information of this strongest Chosen One from the Business Alliance. TalentRed Mythical Level! Shen Hao was sure that at the beginning of the Trial, his talent was only at the Golden Legend Level. At the start of the entire Trial, apart from three individuals from the Human Civilization, only the Holy Spirit of the Contract Spirit Civilization possessed a Red Mythical Talent! This was the intelligence provided by the database. This person, had already secured a promotion slot for Red Mythical Talent early on, but chose to upgrade the talent after the Trial began? Shen Hao didnt quite believe this speculation. The promotion of Original Talent, as long as one obtains a promotion slot from the Civilization Trial System, can be completed immediately after receiving it. Indeed, theres no need for any preparation, and it can be done at any time. But the earlier it is activated, the more effective it can be, allowing one to familiarize themselves with the new ability more quickly, and some Talent promotions could even accelerate ones level cultivation. What reason could there be to delay the promotion? Additionally, the name of this talent [I Am the World]! Just the literal meaning alone provided Shen Hao with an almost intuitive guess. Until he saw the detailed system intelligence information of the talent, indeed, his guess was confirmed. [1. Your soul and body will merge with the world, indistinguishable from each other] [2. The world will transform into your body and flesh] [3. Your cultivation speed and level cap will be limited by the world, but will also be strengthened by the world] [4. Your cultivation will bring feedback to the growth of the world] These four abilities essentially implemented the name of the talent itself. I Am the World! Shen Hao finally understood why up to this point no civilization had found the Mother Star of this Business Alliance Civilization. It was unimaginable that the Mother Star could move around as the mightiest Chosen One of a civilization! In comparison, the Mother Star of Human Civilization, confined in a small world within this Trial Universe, simply couldnt match in terms of mobility. Moreover, the counterpart didnt need to worry about the safety of their Mother Star. As long as the Chosen One himself was sufficiently concealed, careful, and had strong escape capabilities, the entire civilizations Mother Star was essentially worry-free. No wonder they dared to choose a development direction that optimizes short-term benefits only, Shen Hao also marveled. This capability to thrive in any situation was truly extraordinary. Indeed, at this level of civilization, each basically has its own unique trick! As Shen Hao further observed the opponents abilities, indeed, although there were only three Red Mythical abilities, all of them were related to safety. Particularly, an ability named [Void Walking]. This bestowed upon the opponent the ability to freely traverse on a rule-based level, nearly on par with Shen Haos [Dominator Domain]. Coupled with another two abilities named [Karma Ghost] and [Undying Body], they indeed collected stealth, defense, and movement, three major reconnaissance-type abilities. Feng Ping has finally met his match, Shen Hao concluded. Chapter 500 - 385: Can Only Be Enemies! Chapter 500: Chapter 385: Can Only Be Enemies! It was indeed hard to imagine that the strongest Chosen One of a civilization would opt for a reconnaissance route. But for this civilization, it was a perfect match. Especially given this individuals Talent and the cultural characteristics of the entire civilization. Clearly, this civilization most likely defined itself as a role similar to an Expedition Merchant. Expedition Merchants constantly opened trades in various locations to gain profits; therefore, they didnt need to care about the long-term interests represented by regular customers. After understanding the style of this Business Alliance Civilization, Shen Hao had basically given up on the idea of recruiting this civilization as an Affiliated Civilization. Firstly, the cultural mismatch and the pure pursuit of short-term benefits did not align with the path of Human Civilization. Secondly, their choice of development made it impossible for them to join a Civilization System and subordinate themselves to a Sovereign Civilization, which would mean an error in their own path, leading their entire civilization to fully blend into the masses, losing any developmental advantages, even if they remained strong within the system, unable to perform in any significant way within that system. Since thats the case, then they can only be enemies! Shen Hao emotionally adjusted after making the judgment. If this Business Alliance Civilization were allowed to continue developing, they might indeed find a unique path. But even then, that would be irrelevant to Human Civilization. Right now, whether or not he could solve this civilizations issues not to control or destroy them completely, but at least to prevent their aid to the Contract Spirit Civilizationwas crucial to the present of Human Civilization! Shen Haos gaze had already locked onto their strongest Chosen One. As all of their information unfolded accurately, Shen Hao also understood why this person had elevated his Talent to Red Mythical during this Trial. It was because of his Profession! [Wish Granter] Red Mythical Quality! Thats right, although this person had only a Golden Legendary Talent before, he had taken a step ahead by promoting his Profession to the Red Mythical level. And this Profession was extraordinarily powerful. It was an Extraordinary Profession with extreme possibilities; as long as one was willing to pay a substantial price, there was almost nothing that couldnt be achieved, including the sublimation of Original Talent. Clearly, this individual had relied on the many gains achieved during this Trial to successfully elevate his Talent to Red Mythical without relying on the Civilization Trial System. This feat was indeed theoretically possible. After all, Original Talent is an extremely special existence. According to the Civilization Trial System, once bestowed, it merges directly with the souls Consciousness, cannot be stripped away, and even dissipates along with the Chosen Ones final Consciousness. In such a scenario, the elevation of Original Talent also potentially doesnt rely on the Civilization Trial System. Or rather, the Talent Promotion qualification provided by the Civilization Trial System is essentially just a powerful resource. That is to say, this Chosen One had suddenly become the second entity in the entire Trial to possess both a Red Mythical Talent and a Red Mythical Level Profession! Although the probability is low, it couldnt withstand the Civilization Trial offering a promotion qualification, Shen Hao felt somewhat emotional. To directly draw a Red Mythical Talent or Profession at the start was indeed very difficult. But if one continually contests the Trial and performs outstandingly, it was still possible to obtain everything through ones efforts. Fundamentally, the Civilization Trial System wasnt a system that relied solely on luck. Perhaps even the Holy Spirits didnt anticipate that their foundation would not even rank second but would directly rank third! In such a situation, Shen Hao had to avoid acting rashly and better make more preparations. After allthe Small Map distinctly displayed over a hundred blue light dots surrounding this strongest Chosen One of the Business Alliance. Clearly, the opponent embodied the world; the entire civilizations many Warriors, deep Foundations, and even immense Legions might be carried with them! To confront this opponent, he had to not only face a Chosen One with dual Red Mythical levels but also deal with almost half a civilization! Luckily, his rank wasnt too high. Only Level 55. Three levels higher than Shen Hao, who had reached Level 52, combined with the Profession and Talent, which were not Battle Types; if it came to a one-on-one match, aside from some unknown advantages that detection cheats might not cover, Shen Hao was confident in overpowering the opponent! Subsequently, Shen Hao started analyzing word by word every ability possessed by the opponent, including all the powerful abilities of all the strong Chosen Ones around, continuously preparing for the confrontation. Even for some exceptional Chosen Ones within the Human Civilization who could play a significant role, special support was provided. At the same time, active contact was maintained with the Star Spirit, Casey, and Thunder Fire civilizations to ensure that preparation was at its peak. Time began to accelerate. Externally, Human Civilization still appeared to be shrinking its defensive areas, ceding vast territories to the Contract Spirit Civilization. Even the temporary native recruits were aware that Human Civilization was facing pressure from a powerful Day Force. But, most native civilizations were still emotionally stable. Including those from the Great Sun Immortal Sect. After all, Human Civilization was their savior and had not mistreated them; instead, the Contract Spirit Civilization, as the one who actively engaged the Day Force, lost its morality and reputation in the struggle against the Night forces. Naturally, there were still many natives who ignored righteousness and believed that Human Civilization was in imminent danger. Human Civilization took this opportunity to perform a precise selection of these natives. The previous trial had proven that native civilizations could also join the Trial Civilizations and partake in the trials; however, as the level of trials increased, the number of natives also grew massively. Having such an opportunity for selection was, in fact, advantageous for Human Civilization. Moreover, in places unseen by most, many powerful individuals and the Frontline Army of Human Civilization began to move frequently. There were a significant number of legions that seemed to be retreating inward, but Shen Hao had personally relocated them to the outermost periphery. Mixed with the armies from the Star Spirit Civilization. The powerful armies of the Thunder Fire and Casey civilizations did the same. Simultaneously, Shen Hao prepared for a series of actions targeting the strongest of the Business Alliance Civilization. All was in anticipation of one moment! The moment the Contract Spirit Civilizations war against the Weird Demon forces erupted! And the Contract Spirit Civilization, being significantly stronger than the other Trial Civilizations, quickly detected the movement of the Weird Demons before they had fully assembled. The discovery wasnt made too late. With a Small Map perspective, Shen Hao could clearly see that at this moment, the number of Weird Demons was not only vastly greater than the Contract Spirit Civilization at the Sixth Stage, but their assembled legion numbers were also comparable. Even so, this discovery was still disastrous news for the Contract Spirit Civilization. At this point, they had directed all their energy towards Human Civilization. While the apparent strength seemed to be several times that of Human Civilization, the pressure Human Civilization exerted was still immense. Especially from Shen Hao. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Contract Spirit Civilization had gathered a lot of information by now and had come to understand that all the mystery and strangeness displayed by Human Civilization were primarily concentrated in Shen Hao. This was even more tormenting than just a civilizations strength. They didnt even dare push Human Civilization to extinction. Should Human Civilization perish, the unrestrained Human Emperor would become a catastrophic source of disaster, and they had no confidence they could control it in this trial. Thus, maintaining pressure on Human Civilization to reclaim the first position and secure the resources of this trial was the core purpose behind this war. This reveals the immense pressure they faced. But amidst such circumstances, a powerful Weird Demon force emerged, even silently surrounding their entire civilization! Upon learning this, the high levels of the Contract Spirit Civilization were submerged in indescribable depression. If only the Weird Demons had arrived later or didnt have such numbers and strength, they wouldnt be in this situation. One couldnt help but wonder if Human Civilization was indeed under special consideration by the Civilization Trial System. Holy Spirit also noticed this emotion and understood how terrible it was. Once even the leadership lost confidence, that sentiment would quickly spread across the entire civilization. Even if there was hope, it wouldnt be seized. This kind of change should also be within expectations, Holy Spirit said, calming everyone, The trial itself is the core; to launch an internal war on Trial Civilizations means, most likely, facing both the trial and Trial Civilizations simultaneously. We should have already been prepared. Great Holy Spirit, still the same Prophet Sub-Saint as before advanced, knelt down, and his voice spread far and wide to everyones ears, To us, Human Civilization is the biggest threat. We should accelerate our pace, suppress Human Civilization first, then harvest from our enemies in the trial. However, unlike the past, the Prophets opinion was usually accepted by the majority. But now, unexpectedly, there was significant opposition. A Sub-Saint who had also reached the Sixth Stage immediately raised his voice in rebuttal as soon as the Prophet Sub-Saint finished speaking: Trial Civilizations are full of unknowns, unlike the Weird Demons. We should change direction, confront the Weird Demons first because it entails fewer variables, and, furthermore, use this opportunity to harvest a large number of points and regain the first place! Chapter 501 - 386: Locking the Target, Departure! Chapter 501: Chapter 386: Locking the Target, Departure! This divergence that appeared was not without reason. Both choices had their own crucial internal logic. Thus, the Holy Spirit itself was also entangled and hesitant. If, according to the Prophet, they were to first oppress Human Civilization and then turn back to deal with the Weird Demons, it would naturally be considered a more idealized choice, but the reason it was idealized was precisely because the methods of Human Civilization were hard to predict. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once they were held up on the human front, the rear would face immense pressure and losses, possibly even leading directly to collapse. However, the other choice meant giving up on confronting Human Civilization. Instead, it prioritized the battle against the Weird Demons and shifted the competition with Human Civilization to its own development. But the Holy Spirit lacked confidence. No, it should be said that as it stood, their chances of losing this competition were far greater than the chances of victory. How should they choose? With the Holy Spirits silence, the previously fiercely arguing crowd also gradually quieted down, focusing their eyes on the Holy Spirit. Thats why, when facing a huge challenge collectively, a strong voice was needed. Because otherwise, no one could unify opinions, the greater the pressure, the bigger the divergence. Only the Holy Spirit! Even if her choices led to the extinction of their civilization, most of the Contracted Spirit Clan could accept it calmly. In the end, the Holy Spirit made a decision. Trial Civilizations, overcome the trials, and you will have everything, including hope! She did not choose the path of the Prophet. The expression of the Prophet Sub-Saint dimmed, but he could only pay his respects. He understood that some of the things he saw were no longer believed in, and even he himself had doubts. The more powerful the target of his predictions, and the stronger the laws of the Trial Universe, the lesser the role his abilities could play. But when he tried to glimpse the fate of Human Civilization, the shock he faced and the oppression he felt were unimaginably immense! This was one of the main reasons he was urgently advocating to prioritize the threat and challenges posed by Human Civilization. However, the Prophet Sub-Saint was also clear about the reason the Holy Spirit made this decision. She had backed away. Yes, faced with fates bias, the Holy Spirit chose to retreat and started to follow another path. Perhaps, from this moment on, the Contracted Spirit Civilization could neither return to its strongest moments nor recover the confidence to conquer everything. Thus, very soon, Human Civilizations advance scouts noticed that the Contracted Spirit Civilization had stopped advancing. They hadnt withdrawn their troops and were still continuously fortifying their frontline military installations, but obviously, they had shifted from advancement to defense. The information from the rear was even more unmistakable, showing that the Contracted Spirit Civilization was assembling its legions toward the rear. They had discovered the Weird Demons Legion and were preparing to concentrate their firepower to combat the Weird Demons. A wise choice, just not perfect, Shen Hao felt somewhat regretful. For Human Civilization, the best outcome would have been for the Contracted Spirit Civilization to further press closer. That would allow them to tie up the Contracted Spirit Civilizations legions on this front, while frantically plundering points from the Weird Demons. Now, they would have to compete with the Contracted Spirit Civilization in terms of plundering points. However, there were still advantages. Human Civilization could allocate more forces to deal with another civilization that had clearly become only an enemy! Now is the best time! Shen Hao immediately relayed the order to all the arrangements. With the plan advancing swiftly, one warrior after another signaled readiness. These were the preparations Human Civilization had made earlier and represented the most massive force they could concentrate in a short period. It included the most elite part from four Trial Civilizations! There were in total warriors from the Sixth Stage, eleven in number! Level 50 warriors, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-four! Additionally, there were elites from the Fifth Stage, totaling one hundred sixty thousand! Plus, an astounding number of Level 40 legions, amounting to over eighty million! Although the total might seem to be just under one hundred million, the quantity of legions and the quality of their lineup. Unapologetically speaking, even the Mother Planet of the Contracted Spirit Civilization might not be able to withstand such a massive groups assault. What more of a civilization ranked fourth? Of course, ranking doesnt mean everything, the greatest strength of the Business Alliance Civilization lies in the civilizations own strong mobility. After all, an entire Mother Planet could move at will following a double Red Mythical Chosen One, such foundations, if not halted, would render the amassing of troops and power futile regardless of their quantity or strength. But since Shen Hao dared to make a move, he naturally had a strong assurance. [Dominator Domain] itself possessed a powerful restraining effect. He did not place all his hopes on the derived ability of [Dominator Domain], but dont forget, apart from him, Human Civilization also had two Chosen Ones with Red Mythical Talents. Especially the Array Master, Zhuang Zhigao! Shen Hao invested the most resources in Zhuang Zhigao in the preparation against the Business Alliance Civilization. Not only did he temporarily boost his strength to the Sixth Rank in a short time, but he also infused a massive amount of resources, crafting a set specifically for restraining and highly compatible with his own [Dominator Domain] Great Formation. Chapter 502 - 386: Locking the Target, Departure!_2 Chapter 502: Chapter 386: Locking the Target, Departure!_2 Just the investment in the array core-like Red Mythical Equipment amounted to more than three hundred pieces! Among them, there were even over ten pieces of Sixth Stage Red Mythical Equipment! You should know that in some of the slightly weaker Trial Civilizations, like the War God of the Casey Civilization, they dont even possess the quantity of Sixth Stage Red Mythical Equipment! The scale of the investment was imaginable. But as long as they could take down the Business Alliance Civilization, all this investment would be worth it, and they could even make a killing! The Civilization Road of the Business Alliance Civilization determined that they must be hoarding a large amount of resources, a deep foundation. The entire civilization relied on resources, on quantity, to bring about a qualitative change in development. This is kind of like robbing the rich. On the eve of their departure, Shen Hao still had the mood to make a little joke with some people around him. It did relax people quite a bit. To put it bluntly, this battle was a turning point for the Human Civilization in the competitive front! The next moment, everyone who was ready, burst out with the [Dominator Domain] belonging to Shen Hao. This meant that they could converge to Shen Haos side at any moment. But there was still the target individual. In order not to alert the other party, Shen Hao didnt arrange for any Human to get too close to that area, not even for Observation. At this level, it was not surprising for some equipment abilities to be applied to causality. Shen Hao placed all of his observations and trailing on the map. Both safe and accurate. Thats how overpowered players operate. And at this moment, it was still Feng Ping who took the stage, moving silently towards the direction of the other party, bearing the heavy responsibility of providing coordinates with the power bestowed upon him by Shen Hao! Feng Ping was clear that he was now like a guidance device; once the location was locked, the support from behind could launch a devastating eruption! Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He wasnt aware of the extent of the preparation this time and knew only his target, the strongest of the Fourth Civilization. But, so what? Even the strongest of the Contract Spirit Civilization were stealthily approached by him without any notice! For a Chosen One with Golden Legendary Talent at Level 50 to achieve this, naturally, he had his own confidence. And at this moment, the strongest Chosen One of the Business Alliance Civilization had not yet realized the danger approaching. His name, when transliterated, was very long, but be abbreviated simply as [El]. But every syllable behind this represented a glorious epoch in the history of his own family, and for the entire family to continue through such long ages, creating one glorious era after another, naturally had its unique style. That was the pursuit of interest. Sometimes its the long-term interest, sometimes its the short-term one, but regardless of the type, it was all for the future of the entire force. After stepping into the Trial Civilization, it was the same. El had enough confidence to ensure his entire civilization endured and became stronger during the Civilization Trial, just like his family. And at this moment, El was surrounded and attended by a large group of servants, listening to reports from his subordinates. He has always been keen on enjoyment, and the pursuit of interests and the pursuit of pleasure were equally enjoyable activities. War is merely one of the means to acquire interests, El made his assessment, and it is one of the crudest means at that. The truly tremendous interests often cannot be obtained through war. Let them fight; all we have to do is reap the benefits, just as before. After all, nothing can threaten us. Yes, Alliance Hierarch. The subordinate in front of El also wore a smile with the same confidence as if everything was under control. After all, the world they were residing in was nothing more than a small world of merely the Second Rank, and one that was the most numerous in this Trial Universe. In normal circumstances, not to mention someone like him, a fearsome warrior of Level 55, even a Chosen One of merely over Level 20 could bring devastating destruction to the Transcendent Laws of this small world. However, these restrictions didnt limit them in the slightest. No matter how the Trial Civilizations searched, they could never imagine that their entire civilization was not hiding within a certain region, but instead concealed in an utterly ordinary small world! It could only be said that the best way to hide was to cast oneself into the vast ocean. No one would be able to find them. They had already experienced this situation time and again. When the other civilizations were nearly done fighting, the victory would still belong to them. You may try to search for the Human Civilization, El instructed once more, his gaze fixated on the delicacy by his side, revealing an enraptured expression, The Human Civilization possesses an incredible foundation, and I suspect it may be some kind of equipment beyond the standard grade, maybe even above Red Mythical! If we have a chance to obtain it, then we will surely march to the ultimate victory. Even if its some sort of ability that cannot be obtained or replicated, within the Human Civilization there are many treasures of extremely high value. I have an intuition that they will become our largest customers. Understood, Alliance Hierarch, his subordinate vanished without a sound. El himself was an extremely powerful reconnoitre, and thus, he too preferred to use elites specialized in reconnaissance. Such silent and invisible methods were precisely what his people must possess. Speaking of which, hadnt it been said that a Chosen One from Human Civilization, not yet having reached the Sixth Rank, managed to infiltrate the presence of the Holy Spirit of the Contract Spirit Civilization without making a sound? Although it was confirmed that it involved techniques from the Human Emperor, it was still a Holy Spirit! El had tried and failed. After merging with the world, it greatly increased the worlds mobility, providing a foundational capability for the development of the Business Alliance. However, it also significantly increased the pheromones of information he emitted. Hiding in such a remote place was fine. But appearing before a truly powerful Chosen One without being detected was too difficult. Therefore, after failing with the Holy Spirit, El never considered trying with the Human Emperor. In fact, after harboring such thoughts, one of the items he possessed, a Red Mythical Equipment with a warning function, immediately issued a high-level danger warning. This meant that escape would be extremely difficult! Indeed powerful, but so what? El chewed thoughtfully on the food in his mouth, breaking into a light chuckle, his smile laden with evident pride, You might be powerful for a moment, but we are the ones who can trace back to the root. In Els view, developing a civilization within the Civilization Trial was the same as developing a family in the difficult and dangerous world of the past. Throughout the history of their familys development, there were not a few who were stronger than them. In fact, there were many. But in the end, they emerged at the forefront, achieving victory and ruling the world. As long as they were careful enough, resilient enough, and sufficiently greedy, nothing could threaten them. Hmm? Els gaze suddenly sharpened, and he furrowed his brows. He tapped lightly on his forehead, and a crystal-clear bead flew out. This was a piece of powerful equipment he had obtained from another Trial Civilization at a great cost during a previous Trial. Whenever he made a decision, or when an opportunity or danger arose, it would issue a warning. Of course, since it was only a piece of equipmentthough high in level and significant in effectEl didnt rely on it completely, using it merely as a reference. But at this moment, that bead flashed with an extremely dazzling brilliance! Chapter 503 - 387: Business Alliance Civilization, Destruction! Chapter 503: Chapter 387: Business Alliance Civilization, Destruction! There was a moment when El doubted whether the equipment itself had malfunctioned. But it was only for an instant. He quickly realized the situation and almost without doing anything else, his figure vanished on the spot, teleporting toward a more distant location! After all, whether the equipment was defective or not, he dared not gamble. The color black, he had always considered it as only theoretical, but to his surprise, there was indeed a danger that could lead to his death! Dual Red Mythical Talents, carrying the entire Mother Planet with him! Under these circumstances, who else could bring him death? Various speculations emerged in Els mind, but in the end, he fixated on one individual! The strongest Chosen One of this Trial, the Human Emperor! While it was possible that an exceptionally powerful Weird Demon was responsible, it seemed most likely to have been the work of this Human Emperor. Have they already found out about our trade with the Contract Spirit Civilization? At this point, El no longer wished to speculate on the reasons. He knew well that the most dangerous situation for him and the path chosen by the Business Alliance Civilization was encountering an opponent they couldnt escape from. And now, it seemed he was facing such a crisis for the first time! Throughout the interior of the Business Alliances Mother Planet, the highest level of alert had already been sounded. All corporations, whether large or small, were panicked at this instant, understanding what this warning meant. The existential threat of civilizations destruction! Even as they began to proceed with the established plans, a level of tension unprecedented swept across the entire civilization! Legions, weapons, equipment, defensive foundation They disdained crude physical force, but when faced with an actual crisis of death, only strength could truly save them! And naturally, Shen Hao noticed Els actions. Ive been discovered, Shen Hao was not surprised. After all, there are specialties, and while Feng Ping could infiltrate the presence of the Holy Spirits of the Contract Spirit Civilization without a sound, it did not mean he could likewise approach the most powerful Chosen One of the Business Alliance just as quietly. This target had evidently invested a lot of effort in escaping and defending. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the distance was now sufficient. Shen Hao silently took Feng Pings position and followed the teleport trace directly, locking onto the Small Map! In terms of speed, Shen Hao was confident he wouldnt be inferior to anyone, even if someone else possessed equally powerful spatial traversal ability. Not to mention the existence of the Small Map. As long as the gap between Shen Hao and his opponent didnt exceed two Domains, the opponent could not escape the expansion speed of the Small Map! Weve got a lock on him! At this moment, El went from being tense to even tenser, and even deep down genuinely panicking. Still pitch black! Without any change! Moreover, as Shen Hao personally began the pursuit, his abilities began to exert their effect, making El feel that sensation of being chased by death itself! But there was absolutely nothing that could be done. Even after crossing extremely distant regions, even moving far beyond the areas where the Trial Civilizations were located, he was still tightly chased. And he was getting closer! Until at some point, amid the rising immense fear within El, a figure carrying boundless Suppression tore open space and thunderously arrived before him! Caught you! Shen Haos expression didnt change much, but he was filled with a chilling intention to kill, not concealed in the slightest! Great Human Emperor! El, certain of the identity of his pursuer, did not hesitate to salute, You have indeed caught me, I am willing to admit defeat, and lead the Business Alliance Civilization to become a subsidiary of your Civilization. Actually, encountering just a Chosen One, with the entire world he carried with him, was not entirely hopeless. Trial Civilizations were not systems that depended solely on individual Warriors to resolve everything. The power of the civilization itself was in fact more important and sometimes stronger. But El didnt dare to gamble; the black light that continued to burn ever more intensely within his Divine Soul was already signifying the others strength. Under these circumstances, no path of Civilization was more important than surviving! Indeed, as long as one could survive, being a loser was not necessarily the case. What the Business Alliance Civilization was truly adept at wasnt this kind of head-on combat! Yet, Shen Hao did not waver in the slightest. Perhaps some civilizations would covet the vast benefits a complete Business Alliance Civilization represented, but in Shen Haos eyes, it wasnt worth the risk. Benefits like this, Human Civilization could eventually acquire, but the destruction caused by a conflict of paths would persist. The Ebat Civilization from the last Trial wished to become a subsidiary to Human Civilization, didnt they? They were just refused. Now, the situation was the same! So, Shen Hao didnt say a word, the next moment, the Dominator Domain, comprehensively unfurled! Invisible fluctuations rapidly spread, in an instant covering countless worlds, almost half of a Domain! Within this Domain, Shen Hao, was the Sovereign! Chapter 504 - 387: Business Alliance Civilization, Destruction! _2 Chapter 504: Chapter 387: Business Alliance Civilization, Destruction! _2 Extraordinary Rules were merely toys in his hands, and he controlled everything. Thus, at this moment, he could clearly see the essence of the being before him. A massive planet, countless ascending warships, and innumerable weapons resided within his body! However, Shen Hao was not alone. Accompanied by the rapid operation of the Law, one by one, incredibly powerful figures appeared around him. They were fully prepared warriors from four Trial Civilizations, along with the highest-quality massive legions! Among them, the fully-formed Ancient God Guards were the most conspicuous. There were precisely three! Besides the first and most powerful one, the other two were hatched by Human Civilization from a small world that had also reached the Sixth Stage, after consuming a massive amount of resources. Each one was as large as a world! In the face of this intense killing intent, Els emotions finally turned ferocious. He had felt the determination of the opponent; this was no longer a matter that words could resolve. The destruction of the Business Alliance Civilization had become their unwavering strategic goal. Numerous civilizations have wanted to destroy us, but we will persist forever! Els entire body began to swell rapidly. The massive planet gradually appeared; the ready and massive legions swarmed up! No words were needed. The war between Civilization Trials truly erupted! Shen Hao raised his hand to wield the Emperors Sword, enchaining all his power into it, and even all his avatars were recalled into his body in a brief moment, along with sparing no rare resourcesit was truly the concentration of his strength at its peak! Even a Remote Area Controller who had been planning to come over for a look, pulled a sharp brake, splitting the space without hesitation and fleeing madly! Such a scale had vastly exceeded what ordinary Sixth Stage Weird Demons could withstand! Even the aftermath alone could easily annihilate the enemy. Even the other strong Chosen Ones participating in the battle felt a chilling to their bones! This one sword was enough to kill every one of them! There was no resistance, no escape! However, at this moment, Shen Hao was entirely unconcerned about a Sixth Stage Weird Demons escape; his whole attention was focused on the now-visible planet! His target was the planet itself! I dominate everything, including destruction and death! Shen Hao let killing intent and hostility rise without trying to control them. With the arrival of the gigantic Emperors Sword, just at the initial contact, the entire atmosphere of the planet began to boil, all defensive Laws and foundations were like paper-mach, torn apart instantly, countless warships and ascending warriors were vaporized. The ground shattered, space collapsed, and the seas rolled back The entire world was like the apocalypse had descended. No, not likeit was! Under the shocked gazes of everyone, the entire planet was directly ripped into pieces and spread out with a thunderous noise! Even the eyes of some of our own became extremely horrified. This was the Mother Planet of the Fourth Civilization! To be obliterated with one sword stroke? Only Shen Hao slightly frowned. The pieces of the planet, divided into more than a dozen segments, had not truly been destroyed. Countless people seemed to know they were abandoned, either surrendering or still desperately resisting; these legions were marked differently, clearly representing various colossal corporations. But one segment, uniquely, silently disintegrated as if vaporized directly under Shen Haos strike. However, in the next moment, countless chain-like patterns appeared within the Domain. Firmly trapping a figure within. El, with almost no presence left, was forcibly pulled out, his eyes filled with shock and despair. Zhuang Zhigaos figure slowly emerged beside them. Shen Hao, expressionless, simply raised his hand and ferociously slashed at the opponent. Yes, the splitting of the entire Business Alliance Mother Planet, half was due to the power of Shen Haos strongest strike, and the other half was because the opponent had actively contributed. Giving up over 80% of the planet itself, only retaining the most crucial part! Not all civilizations could make such a choice, but the opponent had made a decision immediately. There was no room for hesitation! Alas, Shen Hao had already prepared to the utmost. Inside his Dominator Domain, he integrated the strongest Formation led by Zhuang Zhigao, specifically to prevent the opponent from escaping! I am a Red Mythical Talent, a Red Mythical Level Profession! El, facing imminent death, was still struggling with all his might, continuously shouting in hopes of surviving. But, a miracle did not occur. Dual Red Mythical for most of the Trial Civilizations at the current stage, was an exceptionally precious power, but this did not include Human Civilization! With the final strike, Els name completely vanished from the Chosen One ranking. The ranking of the Business Alliance Civilization also plummeted rapidly on the leaderboard. Such drastic changes naturally alerted all other Chosen Ones. On and off the battlefield, within those Trial Civilizations linked to the Human Civilization System, there was naturally a surge of cheers, especially from those in the know, who were clearly aware that the victory in this war belonged to them. However, for others, it was a scene of shock. Within the Contract Spirit Civilization, high-level leaders who were actively preparing for battle were not just startled by the news; instead, they were engulfed in dead silence. Pairs of bewildered eyes kept checking and rechecking the rankings on the Chosen One panel over and over again. Even when they finally confirmed the answer, they still couldnt accept it. Has the Business Alliance Civilization been destroyed? How could this be? Why was it suddenly destroyed? Was it the work of Weird Demons? It couldnt have been Human Civilization, could it? How is this possible? Some people even lost control of their emotions, their gazes filled with deep fear and confusion. If it were the work of Weird Demons, that would be terrifying, yet somehow acceptable. But if it were done by Human Civilization, which they had cordoned off the implications were unspeakable. Their Contract Spirit Civilization had already completely lost in this competition. What path should they take now? Only the Holy Spirit, at this moment, seemed to slowly exhale. The voice reached directly into the ears of every high-level leader of the Contract Spirit Civilization. The current situation is unclear, but we should also be prepared: first, the contracts are no longer reliable, stay vigilant against the three main Trial Civilizations and widen the distance from the Frontline Army; second, closely monitor the movements of both Human Civilization and Weird Demons; third, conduct internal propaganda Preparations were given out one after another. Clear as they were, they still brought a sense of mourning to many faces. This series of actions was all preparation for dealing with defeat! They had never imagined this day would come, let alone so soon! However, for now, there was still some hope, and they could only continue uneasily. As time passed, the truth seemed to become clearer. Just a few days later, the name of Business Alliance Civilization had already disappeared from the civilization rankings, signifying its elimination from the Civilization Trial at that level. Whereas the ranking of Human Civilization continued to rise. The meaning of this couldnt be clearer. The points awarded by the Civilization Trial to the Trial Civilizations were not only derived from defeating trial enemies but also from beneficial behaviors, achievements that could also earn points. For example, building some strong defensive structures. For example, acquiring some strong foundational combat abilities. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And at this very moment, the unusual surge in the ranking of Human Civilization pointed to one thingthey had inherited the legacy of the Business Alliance. Indeed, that was the case. After several days of fierce battle, Human Civilization had completely defeated the Business Alliance Civilization and, along with all participants, completed the reaping of benefits. Naturally, Human Civilization took the lions share. Chapter 505 - 388: Bountiful Spoils of War! Chapter 505: Chapter 388: Bountiful Spoils of War! Strictly speaking, this was the first Trial Civilization that Human Civilization had destroyed by hand. The Yellow Tower Civilization didnt count. After all, the Desert Tower Civilization was destroyed during the Trial, and Human Civilization merely preempted action and then took over all the heritage of the Desert Tower Civilization. But now was different. There was no direct hostile relationship between the Business Alliance Civilization and Human Civilization, yet their existence indeed threatened the safety and interests of Human Civilization. Moreover, unlike the Contract Spirit Civilization, there was no possibility of the Business Alliance Civilization becoming an affiliate of Human Civilization. Thus, there could only be one ending. Shen Hao was calm, even as he looked at the planet torn asunder before him, as he looked at the widespread devastation, as he looked at the vast majority of surrendered Business Alliance People, and even at the small portion still desperately resisting. Still, he didnt experience much emotional fluctuation. This was not due to the Dominator Talent, but rather because he had long grown accustomed to war. Whether it was war against the crisis of the Trial or wars against other Trial Civilizations, fundamentally, he needed only to concern himself with stance and interests, not right or wrong. Dong Gong has reported roughly that the tally is complete, in front of Shen Hao, as per the previous agreement, we are entitled to eighty-nine point eight percent of the spoils of war, and we also have the right of first choice. Nearly ninety percent belonged to Human Civilization. This was not only because Human Civilization was the leader of these participants and the Sovereign Country, but more so because the primary reasons for this wars victory predominantly centered around Human Civilization. From scouting, to chasing, to intercepting, even up to the defining final blow of the battle, all were accomplished by Human Civilization. The others merely contributed a hand on the basis of an inevitable victory, lessening the losses and sacrifices of Human Civilization. They were quite generous to allocate them ten percent. Shen Hao took the report and reviewed it in great detail. It was indeed a grand harvest. Even though the entire Business Alliance Civilization had collapsed, been destroyed, and suffered heavy losses, after all, it was a powerful Trial Civilization, and the remaining spoils of war were rich. First of all, there were over one hundred seventy billion prisoners! Yes, that was the number. Even though the entire planet had been destroyed, thanks to the Extraordinary System, only several tens of billions actually died in the war. Most of those who survived were low-tier under the Giant Enterprise Alliance, but they still possessed respectable strength and quality. And among them, there were no shortage of elites. After all, the Business Alliance Civilization also had its own Affiliated Civilizations, equally numerous, and those talents were the ones on the lowest rung being exploited. We need to establish a lower social level, Shen Hao remarked to Dong Gong after a brief assessment of these prisoners condition, Even though the number of these people far exceeds the previous Desert Tower People and Ebatians, we still cannot afford them any preferential treatment in terms of social hierarchytheir cognition and concepts have differences and even conflicts with us that are difficult to reconcile. Yes, Dong Gong nodded, the Analysis Department shares a similar view. Human Civilization, does have a prisoner of war level. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, before this, the number in this category wasnt large, in fact, it was extremely rare. Only those who were the emotional subjugates and self-losing labor force of the Desert Tower Civilization, along with the surviving Demon Race from the last trial, and the various criminals of the entire Civilization System from the past period. The total number didnt exceed fifty billion. But obviously, this number was about to experience a crazy expansion now. Of course, prisoners of war are not slaves. Human Civilization would still guarantee their basic rights to life, would not demean their character, nor wantonly insult them. They are only required to trade stricter work and achievement for their needs beyond mere survival. If they could pass a very strict screening, they could still potentially join an Affiliated Civilization, break away from the prisoner of war status, and even truly integrate into Human Civilization. Though the pathway upward was extremely narrow, it was not completely closed off. It can only be said that these prisoners themselves constituted a huge wealth for Human Civilization. Shen Hao continued reading. Many rules and foundations that the Business Alliance Mother Planet itself had were dissipated with the destruction of the Mother Planet, only a small part remaining in some large chunks of planetary debris. The Human Civilization Analysis Department plans to refine these large chunks of debris into special Secret Realms or Pocket World Spaces. Although the engineering volume was immense, it could indeed bring value into play. After all, this was the Mother Planet of a strong Trial Civilization! In addition, a total of eleven relatively complete Civilization Level Red Mythical foundations were obtained. This number was somewhat beyond Shen Haos expectations. After all, Red Mythical Civilization foundations can only be obtained from Civilization leaderboard rewards and Civilization Trial settlements. Human Civilization had just touched this layer in the last trial, through the first place reward; if not for Shen Hao exploiting the system and directly reaping three times the ranked rewards, Human Civilizations number of Red Mythical Civilization foundations would still likely fall short of this. However, obviously, most of these were obtained by the Business Alliance through various means. Among them, there even seemed to be one that belonged to the Contract Spirit Civilization. It was a spring able to heal all wounds, even reverse death in a short time. When applied in the field of healing, it was universally potent, incredibly powerful. Chapter 506 - 388: Bountiful Spoils of War!_2 Chapter 506: Chapter 388: Bountiful Spoils of War!_2 Besides, what most caught Shen Haos attention was a stone tablet! It seemed to belong to the equipment category, but in reality, this tablet was truly a manifestation of civilization-level foundation. Contract Master. That was its name, any contract agreed upon by both parties, and genuinely recognized from the heart, once written on it, would form a powerful binding force. Even more terrifying was its horrifying memetic effect; anyone who was informed of and witnessed the images on this stone tablet, whether through video or picture, would be bound by it. Unless one completely disavowed the agreement, it might be possible to break free from this binding. And now, the stone tablet bore a clearly etched contract between the Contract Spirit Civilization and the three Trial Civilizations. It wasnt overly harsh; in fact, it even specified the compensation that the Contract Spirit Civilization was to provide to the other three Trial Civilizations. Hence, even the high-level officials of the three Trial Civilizations, including the populace, did not actually wish to be enemies with Human Civilization but faced with this already signed, exceedingly formal and reasonable contract, they could only accept and respect it. Plainly speaking, this item couldnt forcibly enslave others, but it could solidify contracts, leaving no room for reneging. Quite a useful foundation, Shen Hao had realized the importance of this stone tablet. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Agreements between Trial Civilizations often lacked binding force because, after all, unless they became Affiliated Civilizations, they might never encounter each other again once the Trial ended. Reputation, fame, all these things could become meaningless. However, the headache was that unless the stone tablet was completely destroyed, the contracts written upon it could not be erased. Meaning, if one wanted to court the three Civilizations restricted by the Contract Spirit Civilization, one would have to lose this piece of foundation. Lets look further, Shen Hao wasnt in a rush to act. If the Contract Spirit Civilization wasnt foolish, they should realize that they had already lost the opportunity to confront Human Civilization head-on. As for other things, they included equipment, resources, technology, factories, and so on. All were also exceptionally abundant. And many were clearly not part of the Business Alliances own system of paths. For instance, Shen Hao even saw a high-Level alchemy factory, albeit only of the Golden Legend quality, but it was capable of transforming and crafting resources related to the Fifth Stage. One had to say, they truly were a civilization that walked the path of trade. Take a good inventory, these things can significantly enhance our resource foundation, Shen Hao finally closed the file, instructing. Yes! Dong Gongs face also bore a clear smile, The gains from this war, if converted into points, are almost comparable to all the points weve accrued so far. The folks in the resource department are overly excited, and the frontline warriors are also looking forward to the distribution of the resources. War and plunder, indeed, appear to be paths that yield greater benefits in the short term, Shen Hao paused, then changed his tone, However, we should also understand where our strengths lie. For us, deriving benefits from the Civilization Trial System is the most correct path. Therefore, we need to concentrate more power; resorting to such plunder should only be a choice made out of necessity. Yes! Dong Gongs expression became serious, as he directly responded, We will be mindful and eradicate any thoughts that do not align with our long-term interests promptly. He naturally realized that the President was issuing a reminder, or rather, a warning. Not to be blinded by short-term benefits. And indeed, that was exactly the case. If it was possible to recruit the Business Alliance Civilization as an Affiliated Civilization and perfectly control it, the short-term benefits might not compare to the current plunder, but in the long run, it would certainly yield more. This was also the main interest of Human Civilization. Had the core path and main ideology of the Business Alliance Civilization not been in insurmountable conflict with Human Civilization, posing significant risks, Human Civilization would not have chosen war and destruction. This point is clearly seen from the Contract Spirit Civilization. Unlike the Business Alliance Civilization, once the Contract Spirit Civilization could be subdued, there is a high probability of controlling it. In summary, one must not fall into the trap of a crazed path of plunder for short-term benefits. Leave the digestion of spoils of war to the many officers in the rear, Shen Hao wasnt worried and shifted his attention to the subsequent matters, Whats most important next is the Trial war. The Contract Spirit Civilization seems still unwilling to give up competition, although they cant compete with us. Every Weird Demon they destroy is one less for us! By the end, Shen Haos gaze had sharpened. As he said, the heritage of the Business Alliance Civilization counted for little, for Human Civilization with its many cheats, the Trial itself was the true treasure! Therefore, the real plunder was just beginning! As Shen Haos will was communicated, the frontlines swiftly launched into action, and the other four Trial Civilizations within the Human Civilization System showed a high degree of cooperation. After all, Shen Haos clean and decisive destruction of the Business Alliance Civilization in battle had also brought significant deterrence to them. It not only made them clearly realize the strength and methods of Human Civilization and its Human Emperor but more importantly, they saw the decisiveness and domineering nature of Human Civilization. This civilization did not pursue alliance blindly! Once the Human Emperor deemed it necessary, he would not hesitate to lift the butchers knife. And under what circumstances would it be considered necessary? Betrayal, certainly counts as one! Therefore, it wasnt only the four Trial Civilizations, even their Affiliated Civilizations, as well as those Affiliated Civilizations within the Human Civilization System that had joined earlier, in this short period of time, had become even more obedient, almost unreservedly executing every command and directive from Human Civilization. Only it can be said that showing appropriate majesty indeed aids in controlling the system, even if the price is blood and destruction, it is worth it. Under such circumstances, Human Civilization had raised the most powerful Legion ever seen. The other four Trial Civilizations almost gave up competing for their own ranking and put all their power into Human Civilization. To harvest points for the Human Civilization Army, to provide the utmost service. On the other side, the Contract Spirit Civilization was in a similar situation. They seemed to have completely entered competition mode, even if aware of the movements of the Human Civilization and the other four Affiliated Civilizations armies, they remained motionless but, using the bonds of the contracts, led the armies of the other three Trial Civilizations steadily towards the frontlines against the Weird Demons. In this way, the situation where the Weird Demons had surrounded all the Trial Civilizations was subverted, now evolving into an encirclement of the Weird Demons by Human Civilization and the Contract Spirit Civilization from the inside and outside. And the Weird Demons were unaware of this shift. Even with intelligence not weaker than that of the Trial Civilizations, they struggled to understand a certain tacit understanding between them. If they cant start a fight among themselves, they unite against the enemies of the Trial! After all, while the Trial may be the greatest threat to the Trial Civilizations, it is also their greatest treasure! We will not be the first to make a move. Human Civilization once again formed an Alliance, gathering the core commanders of the other four civilizations on a special communication channel, and on some key strategic matters, reached an agreement. For instance, to wait for the frontlines of the Contract Spirit Civilization to commence battle first. They were already the Weird Demons main target, once the battle there begins, it would inevitably gather those powerful Weird Demons over, and the rear, that is their frontlines, would enter harvest mode! Dont forget, at this time the Weird Demons have not yet discovered them, they have a chance for a surprise attack. Chapter 507 - 389: Sudden Attack of the Demon Lord! Chapter 507: Chapter 389: Sudden Attack of the Demon Lord! In such an extraordinary battlefield, the difference between being prepared and unprepared was immensely vast. Especially for those at the top tier. A surprise attack could achieve results that, in certain specific situations, were even enough to reverse the situation! Especially for Shen Hao, who had a small map cheat. He had locked down the position of the weird demons sixth-stage warriors firmly. Then, he waited for an opportunity, a chance when these powerful weird demons had to gather together. Obviously, although the Contract Spirit Civilization did not have a map cheat of their own, their thinking was similar. They even attempted to penetrate deep into enemy territory to find the Human Civilization Armys location. Regrettably, not every civilization had such strong space travel capabilities. Even though the Contract Spirit Civilizations apparent power, as well as their potential, was much greater than that of the Business Alliance Civilization, in this respect, they truly couldnt compare with the Business Alliance, let alone Human Civilization. The sixth-stage warriors sent out for scouting were also on Shen Haos small map list. It was impossible for them to gain any harvest. And the weird demons would not give them much more time. They had already assembled. A war where both sides regarded each others lives as a resource had hence erupted. From the onset, there was no mercy, and the legions at the forefront immediately plunged into a white-hot and fierce war. No prisoners were to be taken, nor were any needed! The weird demons, capturing all the people from Contract Spirit Civilizations camp, would directly stuff them into their mouths, while the Contract Spirit Civilization also wouldnt miss any opportunity to increase their points, unleashing all the lethal means at their disposal onto the weird demons at once. After all, the purpose of this war was not for territory, reputation, or status. But purely for the enemies themselves! We, and the trial itself, are the true irreconcilable conflict, Shen Hao watched the war itself and murmured silently. Even if not for survival, the benefits alone were enough to drive all the trial civilizations mad. The rewards given by the Civilization Trial were temptingly significant. Not to mention, because of Shen Haos presence, Human Civilization also possessed a sevenfold bonus! Right now, simply watching the Contract Spirit Civilizations war and the intense battlefield from a distance, the entire system of Human Civilizations army was itching to move, especially the newly joined trial civilizations. Even the Star Spirit Civilization, known for its rational cultural style, had volunteered more than once, hoping to lead the charge in the war. Their enormous transcendent mechanical legion was already prepared, and even their collective consciousness, the highest will, was already filled with fervent battle intent. Yet, Shen Hao continued to wait. Patience was a virtue, and waiting was for an even greater harvest. Actually, he did not need to wait much longer. The battle situation between the weird demons and the Contract Spirit Civilization had unfolded just as predicted at the start. Never mind the outnumbering weird demons; even when comparing equal levels, their numbers were several times that of the Contract Spirit Civilization. However, there was no comparison in the quality of each individual. The strength of the Contract Spirit Civilization in the entire trial was crushingly powerful, surpassing Shen Hao himself, and it was not merely about the size of their force. At this level, the difference in numbers no longer meant anything. What made the Contract Spirit Civilization truly powerful was the accumulated foundation and their Extraordinary System that they had built up through previous trials! Before, Shen Hao had only a rough understanding, but now, he could observe more clearly and distinctly. Almost every Contract Spirit Civilization warrior, even the low-level, weakest, and most common ones, possessed strength equivalent to the Blue Quality at their respective level! Thats right, there was no existence of White Quality! Human Civilization hadnt achieved this, at best they could use equipment, resources, and other external factors to elevate their strength to such a level, but ability foundation was inherent power. A large number of first-generation soldiers with limited time spent cultivating had strength equating only to Chosen Ones with White Talent at the same level. And the reason was quite obvious. Compared to Human warriors who needed time and possibly Talent to cultivate, Contract Spirit Civilizations warriors only needed to forge a contract with a Spirit born in the Spirit Sea to immediately control all the Spirits powers! These Spirits were even different from cards; they were born from the soul and could be considered a separate form of life. Moreover, they were wilder and relied on bloodlines for continuation, unlike Beast Taming; these Spirits could directly inherit the abilities of their predecessors and were easier to cultivate, stronger, had more astonishing potential, and were far more numerous! Shen Hao could see it all clearly, even if outright deaths occurred among the Contract Spirit Civilizations warriors, along with the Spirits, their souls would not dissipate. Instead, under the influence of powerful laws, they would return to the Mother Planet to continue evolving into more and stronger Spirits. This path is indeed powerful, Shen Hao could only admit it as such. Like the tale of the Foolish Old Man who removed the mountains, the fruits of each generations labor seemed small, but generation after generation, the endless, cumulative effort would eventually erupt with power beyond initial imagination! Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, this advantage was only up to the Sixth Stage! Chapter 508 - 389: The Demon Lords Sudden Attack! _2 Chapter 508: Chapter 389: The Demon Lords Sudden Attack! _2 Weird Demons, despite their crude path system, had enough scale to spawn some incredibly powerful beings. Such were the Weird Demons of the Sixth Stage! Even though the Contract Spirit Civilization had given birth to a few powerful Chosen Ones of the Sixth Stage during this time, they were still rare in the face of the number of Sixth Stage Weird Demons. And even if the Weird Demons were somewhat inferior in status foundation, their inherent level still held the advantage. Shen Hao saw it very clearlyamong the more than sixty Sixth Stage Weird Demons, aside from one that reached the Late Stage Sixth Stage, there were as many as twenty that had reached the intermediate stage! On paper, their strength far surpassed the Contract Spirit Civilization by a huge margin. Only when all Trial Civilizations combined could they possibly stand a chance against them. This was also a customary trial intensity. On one hand, it required Trial Civilizations to compete against each other, and on the other hand, it forced them to unite against the Trial. Consequently, when the Weird Demons also realized the situation on the battlefield, they finally made the choice Shen Hao had long awaited. They united a large number of Sixth Stage Weird Demons! Twenty-seven! Shen Hao stared intently at the Small Map. Including the most powerful one, a total of twenty-seven quietly gathered and stealthily infiltrated the Mother Planet of the Contract Spirit Civilization! The opportunity had come! And at this moment, not only Shen Hao thought the opportunity had come. The Weird Demons thought so too. The controller of this war was a Weird Demon, yet it appeared like a Demon, with a huge dark body, a pair of crimson demonic horns and a body wrapped in pitch-black fur, undulating as if soaked in water. At its level, aside from its title, there was another name representative of its identity. Demon Lord! This title represented the very pinnacle of the social pyramid of the Weird Demons! Of course, at this level, there wasnt just one, but each one intimidated the Endless World, even making some powerful native civilizations tremble with fear. Like the Great Sun Immortal Sect. They had heard the name of this Demon Lord, especially at its peak moments. It was precisely because of some understanding that the Great Sun Immortal Sect, at its most powerful time, stopped expanding and chose to retract. And at that time, they hadnt even truly seen the Demon Lord; they had only heard of it! From this, one can see what level a Demon Lord is at. Even now, when Human Civilization went to inquire about information, those Sixth Rank natives who bravely faced the Weird Demons unconsciously showed their fear. We do not know its exact name, only that some Weird Demons call it Kun! We do not know the meaning of this character, but just this name itself contains powerful Magic Power! Besides us, the ascended beings, all beings of the Mortal World, even those who are just a step away, must not utter, or even know this name, otherwise, they would transform into Weird Demons in a short time! Those polluted will slowly grow black fur in the Night, and to cut it is like depriving them of the essence of life. Just a name has cost us a painful price! When these pieces of information were gathered in front of Shen Hao, he immediately saw that this influence had reached the quality of the Red Myth in this world. But this was not the power of the Demon Lord itself. It was just from reaching such a level and drawing some of the Merging Daoists power to support it. Just like the Night Consciousness that Shen Hao had captured. Even if it wasnt high in rank, its status was terrifying. It was likely that the beings referred to as Demon Lords had directly merged with a Night Consciousness, and calling them avatars of the Merging Daoist would not be inaccurate. For Shen Hao, who possessed a true Red Mythical Talent, this status did not have much impact. However, it would undoubtedly greatly enhance the strength of these Weird Demons. Compared to ordinary Weird Demons, they were on a completely different level. At the very least, they now posed a certain threat. Thus, Shen Hao, who had long been prepared for this, was also looking forward to the confrontation between the Demon Lord and the Holy Spirit of the Contract Spirit Civilization. Moreover, what he hadnt expected was that the Weird Demons also chose to launch a sneak attack! Demon Lord, ahead is the main base of the Day Forces. A Weird Demon, enveloped in pitch-black colors, wrapped all the other Weird Demons within its body, its voice incredibly hollow, as if it were not coming from outside, but emanating from within. We have obtained clear intelligence that although the strength of this Day Force is formidable, the defense of their main base is extremely weak, even allowing someone to sneak in front of the Controller unnoticed and retreat unscathed. Indeed, it was Feng Pings infiltration that had led the Weird Demons to make such a choice of attack. These Weird Demons, especially the powerful ones, had their own analytical abilities. Since the Legion could not achieve the desired advantage, they simply infiltrated and destroyed the opponents main base. Eliminating the strongest would leave nothing but a grand feast! If the infiltration is successful, you can choose three first, of course, the strongest one is mine, the Demon Lords voice swayed with the fur on his body, not chilling, and even seemed somewhat dreamy. But the other Weird Demons did not mind. All the Demon Lords had this attitude. The one in charge of hiding and sneaking was even more unrestrained in his joy, the instinctual anticipation almost overflowing from the souls of all the Weird Demons. This was its ability. This one was a Night Heart Demon. This type of Weird Demon was not led by this one, but there was another who had also reached the level of a Demon Lord; however, the power this type of Weird Demon possessed had destroyed countless formidable Day Forces! The Night was its vessel, the Spirit was its anchor, it could even emerge from dreams, and could also conceal other Weird Demons, allowing some Day Forces to be silently devoured by endless Weird Demons. The situation now seemed similar. The Night had evolved to this point by defeating numerous strong Day Forces, so, in their view, this time would be no different! However, the Contract Spirit Civilization was not unprepared. Ever since Feng Ping had infiltrated them, the Contract Spirit Civilization had become acutely aware of its vulnerability. While they wanted to engage in further trade with the Business Alliance Civilization, it had been directly destroyed. Fortunately, they had still managed to trade for what they wanted from another Trial Civilizations. It was a Red Mythical Pet Beast capable of deeply integrating into the world, becoming part of the world, controlling space and wind, and possessing an immensely powerful ability to prevent infiltration. But this was limited to the world itself. Thus, the powerful array of Weird Demons smoothly infiltrated, but just as they were about to make contact, the Pet Beast detected them. In just an instant of detection, the entire world, the entire planet, was enveloped in a terrified screeching! All the winds were screeching, hardly anyone could ignore it, many Contracted Spirit people looked around in panic, but had no idea what was happening. Only the voice of the Holy Spirit spread throughout the world the next moment. Enemy attack! Everyone could hear the anger and shock in this voice! For the third time! Including the first time with the Business Alliance Civilization and the second time with the Human Civilization, this was the third time a powerful being had directly infiltrated their Mother Planet! It was as if anyone could come and provoke, threaten them! Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 509 - 390: The Moment When Shen Hao Takes Action! Chapter 509: Chapter 390: The Moment When Shen Hao Takes Action! For the Contract Spirit Civilization, this was immensely infuriating. They had indeed faced unprecedented setbacks in the Human Civilization; however, this did not mean they were weak. In fact, since entering the Trial, except for the initial Trial where they were caught off guard and suffered significant losses, they had almost overwhelmingly triumphed in every subsequent Trial. Even this time, at the beginning, the Contract Spirit Civilization also demonstrated crushing power. Their performance points had almost reached more than double those of the second-place contender! It must be understood that performance values and points are not entirely equivalent; there is a coefficient, and the stronger the civilization, the smaller the coefficient. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Their actual strength definitely exceeded that of the Second Civilization by more than twice. The Contract Spirit Civilization had its own pride, as well as the capital for pride. Falling behind Human Civilization or even infiltrated by a Chosen One from the Business Alliance Civilization was acceptable since Trial Civilizations indeed possessed unique advantages. But mere natives! Mere Trial Monsters! Since the Holy Spirit had assumed its position and carrying the hope of the entire civilization, it had been a long time since it felt such rage. And this rage transmitted well to every warrior of the Contract Spirit Civilization! In just a short period, the entire species transitioned from temporary chaos to a well-organized, fervently war-ready stage. All defensive systems were fully activated, all forces rapidly assembled; numerous fully-armed figures soared into the sky, various forms of Spirits appeared, filling every corner of the worldeven the Spirit Sea gathered above the world, the core of the entire world, boiled under the will of the Holy Spirit. Huge waves churned! The Weird Demons also noticed this activity. The entity responsible for obscuring appearances, as if having suffered a tremendous insult, didnt need further instructions from the Demon Lord. Its form dissipated like smoke, melting into the Night in a short duration. Following that, countless Contract Spirit Civilization warriors felt an uncontrollable hostility and a fear that seemed to delve directly into their spirits. But, the Contract Spirit Civilization itself was an expert in manipulating souls. They quickly detected the change and prepared immediately. Connecting the essence of their souls briefly with the Spirit Sea! In just an instant, the towering Spirit Sea cleansed everything in their spirits, repeatedly washing away all rules not belonging to this planet or the Contract Spirit Civilization! During such a momentary onslaught, the Sixth Stage Weird Demon retreated, wailing, incapable of stirring even a slight ripple. This made many other Weird Demons vigilant. Benefiting from the informational barriers of the Civilization Trial System, the Weird Demons didnt know much about Contract Spirit Civilization, even if some unique methods provided some intelligence, it was limited to understanding that this was a special force of the Day. Nothing spectacular. But evidently, the current situation was not ordinary. It was not referring to Contract Spirit Civilization, but to this world. Indeed. The Demon Lords hoarse voice seemed to have finally gained some focus. Its gaze fixed on the Contract Spirit Mother Star just for a moment caused bizarre changes in countless Contracted Spirit people. Black fur grew wildly on their bodies! High-status corrosion! For a Trial Civilization also possessing Red Mythical Talent, the threat was clearly understood. But there were also Red Mythical Level defensive measures. In such conditions, to still experience such significant status corrosion was enough to horrify many. This included the Holy Spirit. Her understanding of the Trial Universe was not as profound as Shen Haos, so she was temporarily unaware of the Merging Daoist existence, but she could see that this particular Weird Demon had already grasped some of the Trial Universes rule privileges! This was undoubtedly extremely dangerous. Even though her strength was stronger, her foundation deeper, and her status higher, within the enemys stronghold, all these advantages could easily be negated. However, the Holy Spirit was not fearful in the slightest. Frankly speaking, given her talent, she couldnt exert her strength in a favorable situation; the stronger the enemy, the more she could demonstrate her power! Die! The moment this word appeared, it directly shook the entire world! A huge Valkyrie apparition appeared between heaven and earth, covering all Contracted Spirit people. Still one hand holding a shield, the other grasping a long sword, dressed in a silver-white armor, and becoming more solid, even the Valkyries golden hair fluttering in the void due to the outbreak of the war could be seen. Unlike a typical Contracted Spirit person, the Holy Spirit has and only has one Spirit. That is the Holy Spirit! This was the most powerful spirit born when the Contract Spirit Civilization first began its grand unification. It not only stems from a historical warrior but also aggregates the souls of several generations of Holy Spirits. And also adjusts with the strength of each new generation of Holy Spirit! That is why the Holy Spirit has such a high status within the entire civilization. To the Contracted Spirit people, what they trust and worship is not only the current Holy Spirit per se, but all the Holy Spirits of the past, who have led the development of the Contract Spirit Civilization step by step through the ages! Chapter 510 - 390: The Moment When Shen Hao Takes Action! _2 Chapter 510: Chapter 390: The Moment When Shen Hao Takes Action! _2 So, when the Holy Spirit appeared in the form of the Holy Spirit, even though there was no actual gain, the mere morale boost it brought was enough to invigorate the entire civilization! And the moment the Holy Spirit made its move, slashing its long sword, the aura on its body directly boiled over. Doubled! Under the extreme battle intent fueled by the anger of being invaded, the power of Talent erupted. Even the Demon Lord could no longer maintain his previous indifference under such power. Countless pitch-black hairs formed a curtain as dark as the night, enveloping the giant sword slashing toward it, and under the silent approach, it met with a fiery explosion. But this impact was not small for other Weird Demons. Can it actually contend with the Demon Lord? This is the avatar of the Great Sun! In such a place, theres actually a Blessor of the Great Sun! We cannot let her live! In this world, Day and Night seemed like eternal enemies; if there was the existence of a Demon Lord within the Night Camp, then naturally, there were similar existences within the Day Camp. However, at this very moment, as the Day Camp gradually collapsed, such existences had become extremely rare. So rare that many Weird Demons didnt even know about it, and had never seen such a thing. But one thing was certain. Only those of equal rank could contend directly with a Demon Lord on the frontlines! However, this didnt lead to retreat but rather fueled a bloodier frenzy! It wasnt merely a deadly enemy who had to be killed! More importantly, it was also the most valuable resource! If they could plunder even a small piece of flesh, for this level of Weird Demons, it would still be greatly nourishing, and it might even serve as an opportunity to become a Demon Lord! Indeed, to become a Demon Lord, one either had to be cherished by the Night, or stain oneself with the blood of the Day. How could this not drive them mad? All the Weird Demons, competing fiercely, made their move, destroying everything in sight, even the one that had just been severely injured, once again unleashed the Night, madly charging. Shen Hao, who had already infiltrated nearby and was covertly observing, was somewhat amazed. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There were a total of over twenty Sixth Stage Weird Demons, half of them reaching the mid-stage, and one that had reached the late stage and even controlled part of the Nights Laws. Such a lineup, if it came to the Human Civilization Mother Star, would definitely bring unbearable losses to Human Civilization. It wasnt that Human Civilization lacked foundation, but the problem was that foundation itself also needed a certain level. All the rewards obtained, regardless of their quality, were subject to certain level restrictions; they werent high-level upon receipt but grew along with the level of the entire world until reaching the limit. Only when the world level increased would the foundation level increase. Just like the current Contract Spirit Civilization. Their number of foundations might also be considerable, but they were still incomparable to Human Civilization, simply because the levels were set. Facing such a lineup of Weird Demons, there was still a fighting chance. Of course, only one battle. The reason the headquarters was in danger was that there were too many noncombatant populations here, and many civilians responsible for rear production and research were killed in the fierce war erupted here, countless souls filled with regret and entering the Spirit Sea; maybe it wouldnt take long for them to transform into the power of the next generation, but just now, the entire Contract Spirit Civilization still suffered significant losses. Not enough to cripple them, but enough to permanently disqualify them from competing with Human Civilization. Unlessthey harvested all the invaders in front of them! Realizing this, the Holy Spirits power burst forth again. Reached the initial four times! That terrifying power emanating from her body even caused the space to crack. The explosive power brought by the pure Battle Type Talent was fully displayed on the Holy Spirit at that moment. The Demon Lord, transformed into an endless sea of weird black hair, seemed not at all a match. Torn apart in large pieces, it turned into flying ashes, its aura rapidly weakening. This brought great confidence to the Contract Spirit Civilization! However, Shen Hao, who was watching the battle, raised his eyebrows. He felt a familiar aura. There was no mistake, some powers of the Night, were gathering amidst a faintly discernible will! It was identical to what had happened on the Human Civilization Mother Star before, only more intense! It was the remnants of the Nights consciousness! Shen Haos gaze swept through the remaining Weird Demons, noticing that while they wreaked havoc, they also harbored certain emotions, wills, or even deeper layers of power flow, consistent with the Demon Lord. So it turns out that not only the deaths of a large number of Weird Demons, but a certain number of powerful Weird Demons coming together can also summon the residual will of the Night? Shen Hao squinted his eyes, somewhat pleased by this unexpected discovery. This was undoubtedly another trump card of the Night, perhaps also the reason the Demon Lord had summoned such a number of Weird Demons rather than sneaking in alone. But such a trump card, as long as Shen Hao was on guard, was easily preventable. However, the Holy Spirit clearly did not have the same depth of understanding of the law as Shen Hao, nor did she have the opportunity to observe and feel closely. Her actions even sped up a bit, slaying almost frenziedly, as if intending to annihilate the invaders in the shortest possible time! Until a certain moment A bone-chilling aura, in an instant, enveloped the whole world! If the Great Sun of the day brings warmth and life to all things, then at this moment, it was the ultimate cold and silence. The Demon Lord, already heavily damaged in front of her, twisted and howled, the voice not cruel or intense, but rather like a hoarse, undefined meaning being whispered in ones ear, immediately irritating ones mood and confusing the will. Visibly, the entire resistance force formed by the Contract Spirit Civilization weakened dramatically. Even all the Sub-Saints, who were the main force in combat, suddenly found themselves in an exceedingly poor state. On the other hand, the Weird Demons fell into a massive frenzy, each one screaming madly, a huge Weird Demon even ignored the attacks from the Contract Spirit Army on itself, knelt on the ground, emitting an undefined cheer. God of the Night! The Holy Spirit also realized at this moment what was happening. Having cleansed so many worlds, emptied one area after another, they naturally understood what this was. And in the prior knowledge of the Holy Spirit, the so-called God of the Night was the embodiment of the Night Law of the Trial Universe. Perhaps it was even the core to truly conquering this trial. But she had not envisioned that the avatar of the Night God summoned by these Weird Demons before her would be so powerful! This was no longer an opponent they could confidently defeat; it was almost akin to the controller of the entire Trial Universe! It will be a tough battle, but, if we cannot erupt once more The Holy Spirit instinctively found a chance for victory. Yes, even though the enemy had displayed unexpectedly powerful strength, the Contract Spirit Civilization still could not easily be defeated. Heavy losses were inevitable since such a powerful enemy had infiltrated the Mother Planet; losses were unavoidable anyway. It could only be said that the Contract Spirit Civilization had made the same mistake that most initially powerful Trial Civilizations often made. In the midst of consecutive victories, they had grown complacent about the trials! However, its still not too late to be vigilant. However, Shen Hao had just found the perfect moment to intervene! The next moment, the Great Sun rose over the entire Contract Spirit Mother Planet! Just as the will of the Night was about to take form, but had not completely formed yet, Shen Hao struck without reservation, and from the start, he displayed his powerful foundational Law. Chapter 511 - 391: Youve Already Lost! Chapter 511: Chapter 391: Youve Already Lost! In the experience of dealing with the remnants of the Night, perhaps no one among the civilizations facing the trials could outmatch Shen Hao. It wasnt that Shen Hao had ever captured one. The one that was captured wasnt actually that strong, at least nowhere near as strong as the one he was facing now. But Shen Hao had been researching for a long time. And he continued to analyze all the Laws within this Trial Universe. So he knew clearly how to restrain the remnants of the Night before him! The answer, naturally, was the Great Sun. But it had to be the Great Sun of this world. Only Shen Hao met all these conditions. At this moment, the Great Sun that was rising over the entire Contracted Spirit Mother Planet was incomparable to the one before; at least in the eyes of these weird demons, it was impossible to distinguish between this Great Sun and the wandering one of the Day. One by one, they fell into an almost frenzied state. The Great Sun! Its the God of the Great Sun! The will of the God of Day has been revived! Why! Run, run for it! Shen Hao simply reached out his hand casually, and his five fingers, like meteors falling from the sky, effortlessly captured the black remnant that emitted an alarming status pollution. At this instant, the Civilization Trial made its judgment. Points earnerShen Hao! On the performance values, Shen Hao, who was already firmly at the top of the Chosen One rankings, saw his performance value surge by a large margin again! The Civilization Store Level of the Human Civilization even directly reached Level 48! Only four levels away from Level 51. And after reaping the most valuable Night remnant, Shen Hao, without the slightest distraction, directly and in one breath crushed the Demon Lord that had already been crippled by the Holy Spirit. He then turned his attention to the other weird demons without reservation. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone in the Contract Spirit Civilization saw very clearly a huge sword that radiated the light of the Great Sun and carried an unfamiliar yet suppressive aura, piercing through heaven and earth without pause; each swing tore through the Night, allowing the light to shine on the earth once more. They were all bewildered, as if they didnt understand what had happened, or as if they simply refused to accept it. Even though the Holy Spirits reaction was very quick, in the presence of Shen Hao, she managed to capture only three or four at most. She didnt even need to check the rankings to realize that the Human Civilization must have completely left the Contract Spirit Civilization behind at this point. Youve lost, Shen Hao left these words, took his full harvest, and floated away. Only the Holy Spirit stood silently in the space above her Mother Planet, looking down at a civilization that had ended the war yet still bore scars. Yes, they had lost. Regardless of whether the Human Emperor had launched a surprise attack or plundered them, the outcome was now certain. In this competition of the Trial, the Contract Spirit Civilization had utterly lost with no chance of turning the tables. So what should their next course be? Even though she had considered this question long before, the Holy Spirits heart was still filled with confusion at this moment. Just like Shen Hao, perhaps in the hearts of countless tribespeople, she was an omnipotent War God, a peerless sage who could lead the entire civilization to strength, to the summit as a warrior. But in reality, they were far from as strong as the people relied on them to be. Especially when defeat struck, they felt as helpless as ordinary people. The extent to which these weird demons revered the Night was matched by their awe for the Day. Day and Night were opposites, the two faces of the world, an eternal truth engraved in the heart of every weird demon, and even every native. Whats more important Before this, the will of the Night God had awakened, but conversely, the will of the God of Day was still asleep! Yes, that was the main reason why the Night now had the advantage. Therefore, what drove these weird demons into frenzy was not only Shen Haos avatar of the Great Sun but also because of the fact that the God of the Great Sun had awakened! It was a sound that could shake countless worlds, whether it was the Night Camp or the Day Camp. However, in contrast to the madness and shock of the weird demons, the Contract Spirit Civilization was full of anger and shock. Especially the Holy Spirit. She felt quite clearly the unique aura of the Red Mythical Talent, and she knew who this Great Sun was and what it was planning to do! The Human Emperor was making his move at this time, intending to reap the vast points benefits in their hands, in their world! The Holy Spirit bit her lip and remained silent, but the aura that was already extremely solid and terrifying around her suddenly began to tumble again! It doubled! This was already the third doubling, and right now, her strength had roughly reached eight times its original level! This alone was enough to show how turbulent her emotions were. However, in this situation, what mattered was not strength. It was foundation! If it were a head-on battle, facing a being two sub-levels higher, with the Red Mythical Battle Type Talent fully unleashed, Shen Hao might have had to avoid the edge temporarily. But now they were competing for the capture of weird demons. Even if the Holy Spirit exploded in power again, doubling her strength, she could not compare to Shen Hao! This was the powerful foundation brought about by a long time spent analyzing the Cosmic Laws! However, as the victor this time, all of this had nothing to do with Shen Hao. Chapter 512 - 391: Youve Already Lost!_2 Chapter 512: Chapter 391: Youve Already Lost!_2 He was actually eager to return. After eliminating the Demon Lord and more than twenty Weird Demons that had reached the Sixth Stage, the high-level power of this massive legion of Weird Demons was almost destroyed. What remained was true chaos. Undoubtedly, they would frantically flee. Therefore, he needed to seize every moment to harvest swiftly. Indeed, Shen Hao had realized from the reactions of some Weird Demons earlier that his previous performance in this world was likely shocking enough to accelerate the pace of the entire Trial. The more so, the more he needed to utilize every moment to strengthen himself and his entire civilization quickly. Thus, upon Shen Haos return, the already impatient massive legion of Human Civilization System directly launched an attack! Like a roaring and surging ocean, it crazily crashed against the boundless coast! The Weird Demons had no defense against this attack from the rear, and caught off guard, their military formation was disrupted, and they even had to flee inwardly. Every minute, all the Chosen Ones could clearly see the performance value of Human Civilization crazily increasing! Even the warriors of Human Civilization themselves entered a frenzy! Even someone as calm as Qiuyue seemed blinded by a murderous rage, unrestrainedly unleashing her killing intent on the battlefield, automatically converting every Weird Demon she killed into corresponding points, as if she had completely turned into the shape of points. This indicated how frantic the others must be. The entire Human Civilization, including the Affiliated Civilizations and those civilisations not yet officially affiliated, at this moment, were like unbridled wild horses, merely rampaging on the battlefield and crazily plundering everything they desired! However, Shen Hao was still performing his duty of holding the reins. He could do it. While dispersing his power throughout the entire legion and to each strong Warrior, on the other hand, he constantly monitored the location of all Weird Demons on the Small Map, providing precise intelligence to the frontline, aiming to prevent all possible losses due to aggression. It could be said that it was because of Shen Haos presence that the entire power of the Civilization System could be unleashed so freely. It also left the newly joined civilizations in awe and helped them integrate rapidly. Aggression always drove people mad, especially in a style so laden with great benefits! As some high-level officials of Human Civilization had said, After experiencing the mighty power of the Human Emperor, they could never leave. Fact was just that. Seven times the points, power that descended upon them at any moment, precise enemy intelligence, along with exceptionally rich military rewards The status of the Human Emperor among all affiliated and participating civilizations soared drastically! Even those who still had a high sense of pride in their own civilizations and were reluctant to be subordinate to others had to admit, the Human Emperor could lead them to a greater and more glorious future! Meanwhile, Shen Hao also noticed that the Contract Spirit Civilization, which had been silent for a short while, had also made a move. They blocked the retreat of the Weird Demons from within. Internally and externally, spanning across dozens of regions in terrain, they nearly completely surrounded the incredibly massive legion of Weird Demons! Clearly, when all the Trial Civilizations united, the explosion of power was extraordinarily astonishing. At the very least, the Weird Demons before them were not enough. It was also during such fierce combat that continuous good news arrived. The first piece of good news Shen Hao heard was that Qiuyue, after solo killing a Sixth Stage Weird Demon, had successfully broken through to Level 51! Good job! Shen Hao was indeed pleased, and even directly transmitted his praise to the frontline Qiuyues ears. As the initial Chosen One of Human Civilization and the sister of Shen Hao, Qiuyues power and level had always been at the forefront. Moreover, after receiving the Red Mythical Talent Promotion slot additionally given by Shen Hao, it was even more so. It was not surprising that she was the first one besides Shen Hao to achieve promotion to the Sixth Stage. However, this also represented a beginning. After harvesting so many points and benefits, Human Civilizations own strength was finally about to enter a transformative stage! Next, it should be Yang Jun, Liu Ruoxi and the others, Shen Haos gaze once again turned toward other Chosen Ones who had also reached Level 50. By now, those standing at the forefront of Human Civilization were not just a few. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There were as many as thirty or forty. It wouldnt be surprising if any of them became the second to breakthrough. Just looking at these promotion numbers, Human Civilization had already shown places where it surpassed the Contract Spirit Civilization. However The pace still needed to be accelerated. Shen Hao looked at the Small Map again. Although he had dispersed his power during this time, his main body hadnt been idle, continuously expanding new map monitoring areas on the periphery. These new areas were only used for expanding maps and conducting supervision; Shen Hao hadnt stirred up any disturbances. But even now, one could still clearly see the Weird Demons within these areas fleeing rapidly. From the Area Controller down to other lower-level Weird Demons, one after another, they abandoned their occupied worlds, harvested their bred Day Creatures, and then fled without looking back toward even more distant unknown regions. Clearly, Human Civilization, or rather the actions brought about by the numerous Trial Civilizations, were rapidly spreading throughout the entire Trial Universe. Considering all the Trial Civilizations were located in dozens of relatively close regions, It was almost unnecessary to guess that outside these regions, there must be even more powerful enemies! Accelerate the pace! Shen Hao transmitted his will once again, and Human Civilization Systems frontline advancement speed was accelerated again. First, precisely target and eliminate higher-level, stronger Weird Demons, then dispatch powerful Legions to sweep up the weaker ones, gather the natives, or harvest some world resources. This set of actions, including various more detailed tasks, had become extremely mature through constant repetition. The efficiency was also continually rising. Five months after Shen Hao eliminated the Demon Lord, Dong Gong brought an urgent report from the Strategic Analysis Department. President, we need to quickly handle our relationship with the Contract Spirit Civilization, Dong Gong explained as he handed over the report, Although Contract Spirit Civilization has now slowed down their competitive stance with us, they still control three other Trial Civilizations. The large number of Weird Demons they kill every day is a waste for us. More importantly, their actions are dragging down our sweeping efficiency. Previously, Contract Spirit Civilization had cooperated tacitly with Human Civilization to encircle the Weird Demons, preventing their escape. But now, with so few Weird Demons left, the actions of the Contract Spirit Civilization had turned into a competition for points. Moreover, such a colossal force, existing outside of an increasingly harmonious and efficient Human Civilization, indeed brought disturbances and felt out of place. I also have plans to handle the internal conflicts within the Trial Civilizations, Shen Hao nodded slightly as he reviewed the report. The content of the report was actually very straightforward. It was simply to press forward with a major momentum, not giving them a second option. And the demands given were very strict. If they chose not to join, they would have to pay a hefty price as compensation for previously launching a war against Human Civilization. The reasons were also very clear. Even though that war had ultimately not broken out, it was because Human Civilization had temporarily avoided it, not because they didnt need to pay a price. More importantly, if there were no costs, it would affect the authority of Human Civilization. Chapter 513 - 392: Trial Civilization Integration Complete Chapter 513: Chapter 392: Trial Civilization Integration Complete In the rules of the Civilization Trial, internal unity within the Civilization System must rely on the authority of the Sovereign Civilization! After all, this is a system that is expanding at an astonishing rate. It is not something that evolved normally. Each Trial would recruit a volume far exceeding the original system, leading to many minor conflicts under such a vast volume; no person or force could avoid them. And the best and only way to keep these conflicts small and prevent them from affecting the operation of the entire Civilization System is to build a strong and powerful authority for the Sovereign Civilization! Human Civilization indeed did just that. In many of todays Affiliated Civilizations, the personal authority of the Human Emperor is actually far greater than that of the entire Human Civilization. Everyone is clear that they are following the Human Emperor, not the Human Civilization! The more this is the case, the more serious the image needs to be crafted. If Shen Hao appeared weak, no matter how strong his abilities were, it would trigger a series of serious consequences. Therefore, the Contract Spirit Civilization must pay a price, and it must be the kind that can serve as a warning to all other Civilizations. In this report, its also made very clear; its not something complicated. The culture of the Contract Spirit Civilization elevates the status of the Holy Spirits, so much so that they could be seen as a civilization with a higher degree of feudalism; there is not much difference between the Holy Spirits and the only True God, Shen Hao said, Therefore, I will start with the Holy Spirits to see if its possible to solve the problem at this level, and if not, then be prepared to resort to military means. Yes, Dong Gong replied solemnly. As the Human Civilization System continues to expand, the struggles with other Trial Civilizations will also become more frequent and even more intense. The entire Civilization must be prepared for whats to come. The previous war with the Business Alliance Civilization will certainly not be the last. Afterward, Shen Hao did not waste time; after re-reading the report and clarifying the specific needs, he extended a Divine Thought, and across a great distance, descended directly upon the Mother Planet of the Contract Spirit Civilization. He did not hide his form. Perhaps ordinary Contracted Spirit people could not detect it, but all Transcendents who had reached the Fifth Stage looked up sharply and felt the arrival of the Human Emperors Consciousness very clearly. Many peoples expressions changed; some angry, some resentful, some indifferent. Regardless, the situation had become very clear; within the high-level ranks of the Contract Spirit Civilization, some things were quietly changing. However, at least at this moment, everyones eyes were still gathered on that lofty tower. The status of the Holy Spirit within the Contract Spirit Civilization is indeed supreme; even the current failure could at most slightly damage the dignity of the Holy Spirit, but it could not shake it. To some extent, the existence of the Holy Spirit is even the very foundation that allows the entire Contract Spirit Civilization to remain intact. Knowing this very well, Shen Hao went directly to the Holy Spirit. And the Holy Spirit was not at all surprised by Shen Haos arrival. It was rather that ever since that Human Emperor had taken most of her spoils of war on her own home planet last time, the Holy Spirit had been waiting for this moment. Now, she sat elevated at the highest point of the Holy Spirit Tower, standing at the junction between the real world and the vast Spirit Sea, quietly gazing at the apparition of Shen Hao in front of her. Human Emperor, she began slowly, I understand the purpose of your visit. I only have one questionhave you touched upon the underlying truths of the Civilization Trial? Shen Hao remained silent. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That question Indeed weighed heavily. Had the other party directly asked if he had cheated, or asked how he obtained those unique abilities, Shen Hao naturally would not have answered. Cheating is not something that can be openly discussed, even though its almost certain that there is no self-aware manager in the Civilization Trial. But whether the essence of the Civilization Trial had been touched upon That question seemed to have only one answer. His silence at this moment could, in a way, be considered an answer. So, Shen Hao didnt continue his silence, but answered directly: Yes. Just one answer. I understand, the Holy Spirit nodded softly, unsurprised by the response. She rose from her throne and slowly knelt before Shen Haos apparition. Without saying too much, the gesture said it all. The Holy Spirit had been thinking all this time. Where the Contract Spirit Civilization had lost. In the end, she reached a conclusion. The Contract Spirit Civilization hadnt lost; she had. She did not possess the Human Emperors various unimaginable powers that seemed to defy the rules of the Civilization Trial, and she also lost out in terms of personal strength and potential. So, after realizing this, the so-called choice was not difficult. It wasnt painful either. All Civilizations in the Civilization Trial, including the Contract Spirit Civilization that had always been victorious in the past, were in fact still just puppets of the Civilization Trial System, even playthings. A Civilization that cannot even control its own destiny or future, if for the sake of so-called dignity, pride, or being first, or even to the point of being unwilling to accept defeat, is undoubtedly laughable. Just the fact that the Human Emperor had touched upon the rules of the Civilization Trial, even capable of changing and distorting the rules, was enough to warrant her submission. Chapter 514 - 392: Trial Civilization Integration Complete_2 Chapter 514: Chapter 392: Trial Civilization Integration Complete_2 Because the other party wasnt just another puppet. The person before him, this being, truly possessed the qualifications to challenge the Civilization Trial and the capacity to shatter their cage! Thus, the creature before him prostrated itself, without the slightest bit of reluctance or hesitation. Such a decisive manner did catch Shen Haos attention, somewhat. Clearly, his understanding of this Holy Spirit was still insufficient; he couldnt fully predict their actions. However, it didnt matter. There would be plenty of time in the future. From now on, you will be comrades fighting alongside me against the Civilization Trial, Shen Hao said simply, and then handed over the contract drafted by the Analysis Department. You must pay a certain price for your prior actions. All the details are in this document. The Trial hasnt ended, nor have we reached a point where we can handle it with ease. I hope to integrate all the forces within the Trial Civilizations in the shortest time possible. This was Shen Haos attitude. And the Holy Spirit simply glanced over the contract, showing no change in expression, and just nodded slightly. Obviously, it accepted the terms completely. One could only say that everything went more smoothly than Shen Hao had anticipated. As for whether any disagreements or chaos would arise within the Contract Spirit Civilization, that would be up to the Holy Spirits own ability. If it were a civilization that couldnt even maintain order internally, no matter how powerful, it would not be worth regret. They would only deserve to be captives. Shen Haos consciousness returned, and he relayed the results to Dong Gong. All Trial Civilizations had now been integrated. Truth be told, this was the first time in all the Trials that Human Civilization had experienced such complete integration. Not a single Trial Civilization was destroyed. In a certain sense, this was also thanks to the Contract Spirit Civilization. With such a powerful civilization as an ally, Human Civilization only needed to control them to easily suppress all others. However, a nominal integration was only the first step. An entire Civilization System has far too many domains to cover. Not to mention the integration and interchange of logistical resources, just merging the Frontline Armies alone required considerable effort. The added civilizations had not truly been assimilated into the Human Civilizations points system and had to rely on clumsy, supplementary actions to funnel points to Human Civilization. The chaos would last for quite a while. The remaining Weird Demons were, however, excellent training targets. Shen Hao then shifted his focus from the various Trial Civilizations to the Trial itself. The activities in some of the peripheral areas were intensifying, all the Weird Demons were fleeing, but occasionally some powerful Weird Demons would arrive, cautiously collecting various pieces of intelligence, their behavior not even resembling that of the cruel and bloodthirsty Weird Demons. The more this happened, the more it indicated that within the Weird Demons social structure, a strong order had been established. Even these powerful Weird Demons had to submit to this order. With this awareness, Shen Haos gaze turned to the Ranking Cheats. Following the end of the last ranking rewards, the new ranking calculation time emerged as well. The time was actually longer than expected when calculated, roughly eight years. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This period of tug-of-war with the Contract Spirit Civilization, and the battle against an army of Weird Demons led by a Demon Lord, had already taken close to two and a half years. But there was still a good five and a half years left. The duration of the Trial Period is getting longer, Shen Hao murmured to himself. This was to be expected. The Trial Civilizations system was growing increasingly vast; every command touched upon hundreds of billions of people and affected territories that had already expanded to thousands of small worlds. In such a case, if it were as rushed as before, it would lose the meaning of putting an entire civilization through the Trial and would have to rely on a few Warriors commuting back and forth. So, although Shen Hao still wasnt clear about what the second Civilization Trial node precisely was, he was in no rush. Human Civilization had reached this stage and had already done extremely well, better than any Trial before, and no matter what they were to face next, they possessed enough confidence. Before that, however, the time to load the fourth external cheat was drawing near. Compared to the pace of this Trial, the frequency of cheat loading seems rather high, Shen Hao reviewed all the cheats and in the end, chose the Drop Hack. To date, drops were still the most important source for all civilizations to harvest resources, especially for obtaining ability balls. Ability balls were also one of the Chosen Ones greatest advantages. Add to that the rapid expansion of the Human Civilization System, what had seemed like a fairly substantial foundation of ability balls was now somewhat insufficient. The timing for loading the Drop Hack was just right. Besides, a series of cheats relevant to the development period such as internal Chosen One cheats, Ability Ball Furnace External and Equipment Forging cheats could also be loaded one by one during this time. Since the Trial had begun, the growth of civilization during the Trial Period had always been a critically important domain. The strength of Human Civilization ought to grow faster than it did during the Trial intermission! Lets set a small goal first, to raise the number of Sixth Stage beings to the most among all civilizations! Shen Hao made a decision in his heart. Human Civilization might not be growing its mid-tier strength as quickly, but at the top tier, it absolutely should be this fast. These top warriors should be superior in ability balls, equipment, resources, and the foundational conditions of civilization compared to other civilizations. If there wasnt even more astonishing growth, that would truly disappoint Shen Hao. Fortunately, these individuals were quite impressive. Just four months after Qiuyue successfully broke through to the Sixth Stage, the next breakthrough occurred, officially marked by a Chosen One who had gradually come to prominence in the last Trial. His breakthrough seemed to stimulate many others, as just a month later, two more emerged within only two days. It was none other than Song Cheng and another Chosen One who had also gradually shown outstanding performance in the last Trial. After that, the breakthrough chapter of top-tier Chosen Ones was fully underway. Almost every week, there was at least one person breaking through! Although other Trial Civilizations also sequentially saw the rise of many new Sixth Stage warriors, it was clear, in terms of efficiency, that they could not compare to Human Civilization. Add to that the Ancient God Guard who was still striving to self-create. After just one and a half years, Human Civilization already possessed a total of seventy-two Sixth Stage combatants! Even though the vast majority had only just broken through, coupled with the gradually unleashing Drop Hack and newly loaded Ability Ball Furnace cheat, these newly advanced warriors possessed a foundation of power not inferior to those of higher-ranked Weird Demons. Add to that the other Trial Civilizations who were also rapidly developing. To date, the entire Human Civilization System boasted over two hundred Sixth Rank Transcendents! This number had already far surpassed the former so-called Demon Lord-led Legion. However, increasingly powerful strength also brought increasingly huge demands for points. Shen Hao had no intention to hide his strength, and had issued commands very early on for the Human Civilization System to expand outwards once again. For every additional Sixth Stage warrior, one more territory was to be occupied. The Legion would advance in sync, clearing away Weird Demons, assimilating natives, harvesting the resources of worlds Just four short years since the last ranking settlement, the Human Civilization System had become a colossal entity, occupying more than two hundred territories, amounting to nearly a hundred thousand small worlds! Even those who had witnessed the rapid growth of the entire Civilization System to this level were continually in awe when faced daily with the tremendously large summary figures. But, even more so, they were proud. From that original small civilization, trapped on a planet with a population of less than ten billion, they had reached where they are now in just a few short decades. Humans, indeed, had the right to be proud. Chapter 515 - 393: The First Affiliated Civilization Chapter 515: Chapter 393: The First Affiliated Civilization Such pride in their civilization had its downsides, one being the significant backlash currently faced by the Contract Spirit Civilization. However, as long as they did not encounter a day where they were completely surpassed, the advantages outweighed the drawbacks. Regarding this, Human Civilization still had ample confidence. They also continually learned lessons from other civilizations. Time flowed incessantly amidst the high-speed development into which the entire Human Civilization System was fully invested. In this process, Human Civilization System gradually encountered some other powerful indigenous civilizations, some of which matched or even surpassed the strength of the Great Sun Immortal Sect. Yet, these civilizations all shared one common characteristic, that of decline. From the specific instances, one could almost definitively say that within the entire Trial Universe, the Day Creatures were indeed in a precarious situation. As Shen Hao continuously deciphered the worlds laws, he faintly sensed the emergence of higher-level conflicts. Originally, within this universe, the Daytime Law and Night Law should have been opposing yet balanced forces. However, trends were now emerging from the law level, with the Night Law developing faster and stronger. Notably, the Night Will, the avatar of the Merging Daoists personal will within this Trial Universe, was significantly more powerful and active than the avatar embodying the Great Suns will. This was the core reason behind the current situation in the entire universe. The influence of higher beings directly spread across countless creatures of the universe. The final enemy wont be the Merging Daoist who makes the ultimate choice and revives from the night? Shen Hao squinted, making this speculation. An incomplete Seventh Stage final enemy was indeed the style of the Civilization Trial. Or rather, it was the style of the Civilization Trial tailored for Human Civilization. However, unlike last time, Shen Hao was not too worried. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, including his own foundation, Human Civilization was continuously strengthening, and even if the final enemy was indeed such an existence, it was not invincible. Shen Hao glanced at his level. It was now the eighth year since entering this stage, and the sixth year since Shen Hao broke through to the Sixth Stage. In just six years, his level had escalated from Level 51 to Level 54! He had successfully entered the middle tier of the Sixth Stage. His progression hadnt been this swift initially, but the integration of all other Trial Civilizations had significantly enhanced the positive feedback he received from the entire Civilization System. Even though these Affiliated Civilizations were not his subjects, nor were they part of Human Civilization, as Affiliated Civilizations, they still felt a sense of belonging to Shen Hao, which was enough to strengthen the power of the [Emperor]. Moreover, the entire Human Civilization, even the whole Civilization System, was developing rapidly. Not to mention, during this period, Shen Hao had installed several civilization-related cheats, which were optimized versions that greatly assisted the growth of the civilization. Shen Haos leveling speed was only going to get faster. After glancing at the countdown to the next ranking settlement, Shen Hao issued an acceleration directive. Accelerate expansion, explore. There were only two years left until the next ranking settlement. Following this command, the entire Human Civilization System, from the Human Civilization Army to the Affiliated Corps, and onto the Native Civilization Army, all sensed a new movement. Indeed, including the Native Civilization Army. If one were to count, at this moment within the Human Civilization System, the Native Civilization Army was astonishingly the largest in number. Each region contained thousands of small worlds, and although most of these worlds were occupied by Weird Demons, these demons often did not exterminate everything. Instead, they mostly adopted breeding methods, allowing a significant number of natives to exist in most small worlds. After conquering hundreds of regions, the resulting numbers were naturally staggering. Thirty trillion people! Although the vast majority had low potential and were not qualified to truly join Human Civilization, not even qualifying to join the civilizations affiliated with Human Civilizations affiliated civilizations. However, under such a vast base, there would still be many individuals who met the requirements. Tian Chunyan was one of them. As one of the first natives to come into contact with Human Civilization in this Trial Universe, Tian Chunyan had now completely transformed into a part of Human Civilization. Even though she had not truly understood the full scope of Human Civilization and had only visited the Mother Planet of Human Civilization a few times, it was precisely for this reason that she could feel the immense stature of Human Civilization, which was almost unimaginably vast! The thirty-seventh world. Tian Chunyan followed the Legion to the thirty-seventh small world she had experienced. In almost seven or eight years, she had progressed from the early stages of the Third Stage, a transcendent of just Level Twenty-something, to now Level 40, already a top warrior in the Fourth Stage, just one step away from the Fifth Stage. Looking back, this was a future she could never have imagined initially. Thus, Tian Chunyan understood clearly how this future had come to be. While it involved her own efforts and talents, the opportunities, resources, and rewards provided by the Human Divine Country were the true roots of it all. Chapter 516 - 393: The First Affiliated Civilization_2 Chapter 516: Chapter 393: The First Affiliated Civilization_2 General Tian, after this battle, you should have enough points to exchange for promotion resources, said a native warrior, dressed in combat attire, beside Tian Chunyan, with undisguised envy. This is Supreme Level, which in the world I came from would be enough to dominate the entire world. Even now, it would allow one to command hundreds of millions of troops among the ranks of us mercenaries, oversee the conquest of dozens of worlds, and eventruly join a First-level Attached Civilization. Indeed, at the Fifth Stage at this moment in the entire Human Civilization System, one could be considered a formidable force. But all this talk of dominating the world and commanding armies meant nothing. What truly made this native warrior and the others envious was that last sentence. Joining a First-level Attached Civilization! In fact, Tian Chunyans achievements over the years were already sufficient for her to join a Second-level Subordinate Civilization of Human Civilization. That is, a civilization subordinated to a subordinate civilization. However, one only had one chance to join, and after joining, it would be even more difficult to continue promoting oneself upward. Therefore, in the absence of a direct opportunity to join Human Civilization, joining a First-level Civilization was the greatest desire of these native warriors. This meant not only more resources and higher status but, most importantly, the fulfillment of a sense of belonging. One could say that reaching this step, these natives would truly feel transcendent in their hearts. It was as if they were no longer struggling in the sea of suffering in the Mortal World, but had joined the ranks of the Immortals, from then on, free and at ease. Even though Tian Chunyan was not arrogant by nature, at this moment, she too showed an expectant smile. Ive been waiting for this day for a very long time, she said with a smile. You all have a chance too, everyone has a chance. Its hard, hard, hard, another leader at Level 40 shook his head repeatedly, uttering the word hard three times. Indeed, it was very difficult. Talent, military achievement, loyaltyall three were indispensable. Besides, ones ability and fortune, among other factors, were also put to the test. There were numerous people who had faltered at the last step. Which First-level Attached Civilization do you plan to choose? another person asked, some even looking spirited. If you ask me, Great Yan Civilization isnt bad. Although its not the strongest among First-level Attached Civilizations, this also means its requirements arent as high, and the compensation is quite generous with a substantial number of subsidies. More importantly, the Empress of Great Yan truly is powerful. Ive seen her on the battlefield once; that scene is unforgettable for life. As one of the earliest recruited by Human Civilization, Great Yan Civilization naturally belongs to the First-level Attached Civilizations. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even though their strength could not keep up with the current pace, Human Civilization had not abandoned them nor relegated them to a Second-level Subordinate status. On the contrary, they had received considerable support, especially for top-level warriors with Talent. Thus, the likes of Great Yan Empress, Xi Qing, who herself possesses Golden Legendary Talent, has always been steadily within the first tier of the Human Civilization System under its strong support. This kind of treatment was not merely out of nostalgia or similar reasons. More so, it was to increase the cohesion within the Civilization System. After all, given the growth potential of Human Civilization itself, within the entire system, there werent any civilizations that could ensure they could keep up. Even Contract Spirit Civilization was no exception. In the foreseeable future, there will inevitably be stronger civilizations with greater potential joining the fold. Hence, at this moment, the attitude of Human Civilization towards early attached civilizations like Great Yan Civilization or Sky Spirit Civilization was also to reassure these newly joined powerful civilizations. There was even a certain level of support in the recruitment of natives. This also made these civilizations a popular choice among many native geniuses. However, Tian Chunyans first choice was not the Great Yan Civilization; her desire ran deeper. That was one of the most powerful civilizations within the Human Civilization Systemthe Contract Spirit Civilization! Indeed, at this moment, the Contract Spirit Civilization had already begun to deeply integrate into the Human Civilization System. One of the commanders of their Legion was a warrior from the Contract Spirit Civilization. Although merely a deputy, the main officer position was naturally taken by a strong Human sent to harvest the Weird Demons to the fullest extent and gather points. However, on the battlefield, this warrior from the Contract Spirit Civilization was also incredibly remarkable. But Tian Chunyan didnt voice these thoughts, for the challenge was immense. Only, when she occasionally glanced toward the command center, the yearning in her eyes could not be concealed. For instance, at this moment. Within the command center, in charge of this Exploration Team, were the twins Zhou Wenxin and Zhou Wenbo. After eight years, they had transformed from once naive newcomers into powerful warriors who now commanded an army. At this moment, Zhou Wenbo slightly smiled at the Contract Spirit Civilizations Main General beside him, Look, this Tian Chunyan, she is one of the earliest natives to display her Talent. The charm of your civilization is indeed astonishing. The Main General of the Contract Spirit Civilization remained silent for a moment, then chuckled, The General is jesting. Its only because the Sovereign Civilization does not allow natives to join directly. You see. Zhou Wenbo shook his head, So much time has passed, and you still subconsciously want to compare the Contract Spirit Civilization to us. How could the Main General of the Contract Spirit Civilization not know that they were just a Subordinate Civilization? But indeed, it was impossible to fully stand in the position of a Subordinate Civilization. The comparison was subconscious. Especially when the strength of Human Civilization, apart from that inconceivable Human Emperor, in all other aspects still seemed weaker than their Contract Spirit Civilization. Forget it, it doesnt matter. Zhou Wenbo waved his hand and spoke again, Weve encountered this situation many times before, its just not being used to it for the time being, youll get used to it sooner or later. Yes, even if the current strength of Human Civilization was slightly inferior, the gap was closing at a visibly rapid pace. Especially now that the Contract Spirit Civilization had already become entirely subordinate. Its likely that by the next Trial, the strength of Human Civilization would have completely surpassed them. Not to mention the distant future, just the present. The strength of these two siblings had gone from being weaker at the beginning to now, surpassing the one before them by far. This Main General of the Contract Spirit Civilization knew the implications of Zhou Wenbos words all too well, and with a quiet sigh, he acknowledged the helplessness of the situation. Now, he, along with all the strong warriors of the Contract Spirit Civilization, had nothing left but subconscious comparisons. Both rationality and reality were clearly dictating the outcome. Right then, he no further pondered and spoke in a grave tone, Commander, the scout team at the front has detected some unusual activity. Weird Demons are amassing, and among them, many powerful Weird Demons likely do not belong to this region. I believe we should be vigilant toward this phenomenon. Agreed. Zhou Wenbos expression also became more serious, What youre saying, Ive also noticed. And its not just here, in other areas it seems to be the same. There are suspicions above that our expansion has finally touched upon some, or one strong enemy forces territory. Over these years, Human Civilization had been constantly expanding, taking over new regions. In the process, they had encountered some powerful Weird Demon forces, even some that supposedly possessed entities known as Demon Lords. Yet, even so, these forces uniformly stepped aside in the face of Human Civilizations expansion. Among them, some didnt engage in any reconnaissance actions at all, but upon the first sight of Human Civilizations invasion, they immediately commenced a large-scale retreat. Chapter 517 - 394: Hope Victory Continues Forever! Chapter 517: Chapter 394: Hope Victory Continues Forever! It was clear that Human Civilization had already made a name for itself in this Trial Universe, at least not something that common Weird Demons could provoke. Under such circumstances, the sudden cessation of the Weird Demons flight naturally warranted vigilance. But then again, Zhou Wenbo spoke again, the previous insane expansion, although exhilarating, also affected our points income due to the enemys consistent avoidance. The lower-ranked warriors might be alright, but for those of us at a higher level, it has been a long time since weve had a big harvest. As he spoke these words, Zhou Wenbo did not conceal his anticipation. Indeed, for the Trial Civilizations, the enemy wasnt that frightening. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What was terrifying was an enemy that exceeded the entire civilizations capacity to withstand, possibly bringing about extinction. The current Weird Demons clearly did not reach such a level. In this situation, powerful individuals like Zhou Wenbo and Zhou Wenxin naturally craved war and desired points even more. Beside them, a general from the Contract Spirit Civilization also nodded slightly, his excitement even more apparent. After all, the points he yielded could bring about double the returns! It could only be said that, although there was some struggle and pain emotionally about joining the Human Civilization System and becoming a subsidiary to Human Civilization, no one could deny that being under the great Human Emperor was truly desirable. Resources were just one area; other aspects were similar. Thinking about this, the Contracted Spirit Clan general looked at Zhou Wenbo with some envy. He could get double, but the person in front of him could get five times as much! Such was the unique treatment of a Civilization Genius. If it were someone from even a higher level, the Civilizations Son, they could get six times as much! It could only be said that as their understanding of Human Civilization deepened, a consensus had emerged within the Contract Spirit Civilizationthey had not lost unfairly. Not to mention them, even civilizations twice as strong as theirs, or even stronger, would lose against Human Civilization. That Human Emperor could not be judged by normal standards. However, now was not a time for competition. The Contracted Spirit Clan general suddenly became enthusiastic, Since those Weird Demons are no longer fleeing, should we take the initiative to launch an attack and reap the benefits? You mean Zhou Wenbo quickly understood the others idea, his eyes lighting up slightly, to first launch a surprise attack on the powerful Weird Demons? Exactly. Not just the Contracted Spirit Clan general, at this moment, several other generals gathered around also turned their attention this way. Each one of them seemed somewhat tempted. Someone even directly said, Commander, we have now obtained all the coordinates of the enemy. Although the powerful ones are somewhat scattered, if we time it well, theres a chance to launch a surprise attack on most of them. Yes, if they were to gather, wed need to be more cautious, but if they are scattered, we can precisely decapitate them. Maybe we can even capture some alive to gather intelligence. Yes, intelligence is also a great achievement. The Commander himself specializes in reconnaissance, indeed suitable for such surprise attacks. It was apparent that everyone was somewhat desperate for substantial military honors and rewards. After all, due to the Weird Demons concession, most combat had been focused on the lower and middle-ranked warriors in recent times, but the rate at which they were garnering military honors was in constant decline. Now that they finally saw an opportunity, they naturally felt urgent. Yet, there were also those more vigilant, and someone spoke up, Still, be cautious, we cant be careless. Right, weve been in conflict so long, some of our basic tactics have already been exposed. These Weird Demons have no reason just to sit and wait for us to come kill them. We must consider the possibility of a trap. At this moment, only some Fifth Stage Weird Demons have remained and not withdrawn, and no Sixth Stage Area Controllers have been found; they could be hiding outside the area, ready to launch a surprise attack at any moment. These concerns were not without reason. This was only a newly explored area, and although every area discovered was first arrived at by Shen Hao, who opened the Small Map market and personally harvested some of the Sixth Stage Weird Demons that had not had the chance to flee Due to the number and time constraints, Shen Hao often expanded the map to the edge of the region and left directly. The surrounding areas lacked world gaps, and he did not bother to light up the map, as it was not worth the efficiency loss. But it indeed left some potential hazards. Zhou Wenbo was also somewhat undecided but turned his head to look at his sister, Zhou Wenxin. The others gradually quieted down. They all understood; in the 3288 Joint Army, while Zhou Wenbo managed daily affairs, when it came to crucial decisions, it was Zhou Wenxin. It wasnt that Zhou Wenxins abilities were stronger, but she was more decisive and willing to take responsibility for her decisions. At this moment, Zhou Wenxin had not hesitated and had already made a decision. Ive just sent out a request for assistance; a Sixth Rank official happens to be free and can come help us hold the line, she opened her personal terminal, which clearly showed the approved request. Moreover, the person who accepted the request was a top-tier warrior familiar to everyoneLiu Ruoxi. Its the Valkyrie, Zhou Wenbos eyes also showed a hint of admiration, even excitement. Chapter 518 - 394: Hope Victory Continues Forever!_2 Chapter 518: Chapter 394: Hope Victory Continues Forever!_2 Liu Ruoxis fame within Human Civilization, while not the first echelon, was at least in the second echelon, probably only second to the Human Princess Gu Qiuyue and the second Mythical Talent, Zhuang Zhigao. She also had a vast number of fans, especially among the younger generals. After all, she became the Chosen One with top-tier beauty, and coupled with her current status and power, to call her the first beauty of the civilization was completely natural and beyond dispute. However, not everyone was pleased; some were quite regretful. With the current acceleration of expansion, the manpower for the Sixth Stage suddenly became strained, and seeking support like this came at a cost. If a Weird Demon of the Sixth Stage really appeared, it would be simple; just leave the Sixth Rank Weird Demon to the powerful warriors coming to support to handle immediately. But if not, at least half of the other Fifth Rank Weird Demons must be relinquished. In todays Human Civilization, the stronger ones power, the greater the responsibility; but likewise, the rewards and benefits would also increase. This wasnt a class privilege but a necessity to enhance the strength of the top warriors. However, Zhou Wenxin had already made a decision, so the matter was essentially settled. Unless the rest had more than seventy percent opposition, and moreover, they needed to bring in upper-level adjudication, or even attract the personal attention and judgment of the Emperor, could it be changed. The evolution of the Human Civilization System had led to extremely well-established rules and regulations, plus with Shen Hao as the ultimate arbiter, internal conflicts and energy waste were reduced to an extremely low level. Thus, this massive legion with a total number of billions of warriors from all ranks started to mobilize. Talking about billions, in reality, the vast majority didnt meet the standards of Human Civilizations official military, nor even the standards of the Affiliated Civilizations official military. They had simply gathered a large number of low-level warriors due to the world characteristics of this universe. However, low-level warfare in this Trial was indeed critically important. Each small world acted like a fortress on a map; no matter how weak, even to the extent of being only First or Second Level, they could still serve as buffers in the grand war. In the chaotic law-ridden crevices of worlds, there was no way to make many arrangements. Thus, with one command, legions of warriors within the Human System began a more aggressive invasion and sweep. Tian Chunyan also received her task. As a top warrior of the Fourth Stage, she was to lead her tens of millions of troops to sweep through several Fourth Stage small worlds. Each of them was swarming with numerous Weird Demons. Especially in an aggressive combat style, where they had no time to monitor regions beyond the worlds, this meant that she not only needed to fight more efficiently but also be vigilant against the possibility of a sudden arrival of a Fifth Rank warrior ready to directly demolish the small world. However, Tian Chunyan had conducted similar operations more than once. The her now was no longer the her from the beginning. Lock on to all Fourth Stage enemies; everyone, remember the basic information of your assigned targets, Tian Chunyan commanded gravely, watching her subordinates around her, Under the Second Level aggressive battle rules, there can be a significant information discrepancy, which may result in unanticipated opposition. So, prioritize defense and probing as your first actions. If you notice anything amiss, immediately report and permission to retreat is granted. Remember, this is only if the risk is confirmed to have reached the standard! Everyone understood these words; this wasnt their first execution. Yet, it still needed to be repeated. Consider it the final warning. Seeing that everyone had confirmed their mission targets and teleportation coordinates, Tian Chunyan raised her hand and waved. In the next moment, everyone vanished within the Teleportation Array. This Teleportation Array, compared to the original version, had already undergone numerous updates and improvements. Not only was the teleportation quieter, but crucially, it could send individual targets to different coordinates with precision. Additionally, with Shen Hao sharing the location and basic information of every High-level Weird Demon through his immense Divine Thought continuously. This provided perfect conditions for the surprise attack plan. At this moment, Tian Chunyan, upon teleporting to her target world, immediately spotted her target. A creature, its entire body concealed within the red mist, svelte and indistinct, the red fog around it sinister! Indeed, it was one of the same species as the first to invade the Human Civilization Mother Planet. The source of its higher status likely belonged to a Demon Lord Level weird demon, making this kind of weird demon more powerful than the ordinary ones. However, before departure, scouting personnel had already infiltrated to conduct reconnaissance. Therefore, Tian Chunyan was not surprised in the slightest. If it werent for the implementation of aggressive combat planning, the scouts would even need to verify more detailed information about the surroundings of this weird demon, as well as its level, status, and estimated abilities. Now, they could only roughly determine its kind. But for Tian Chunyan, this was already enough. By Emperor Wu Shangs Order! she initiated her attack with the Great Sun Emperor Seal, the sudden eruption of the Great Suns light brought agonizing burning pain, making the red fog weird demon curl up with a wail of agony. Then a crimson long spear, seemingly radiating ominous energy, appeared in her hand. Directly gathering all her power, she thrust her strongest killing move towards the curled-up core! To deal with a red fog weird demon, one needed to use such equipment that had a special effect on the soul and could achieve a one-hit kill with instant-death characteristics! Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It could only be said that for warriors within the Human Civilization System, just one set of equipment was far from enough. Especially those with a certain strength. Often, they could rely on military merits to assemble different types of equipment and even resources with different effects, to achieve targeted results on the battlefield. This is why the legions of the Human Civilization System could occupy an absolute advantage on the frontline battlefields of the same level! The strength of the red fog weird demon in front of Tian Chunyan was actually very formidable. Assigned to Tian Chunyan, its point value was naturally among the highest, not only reaching Level 40, but its ability foundation within the Purple Epic tier was also certainly outstanding and may even possess unique treasures. However, no matter how powerful, it was very difficult to withstand such a targeted assault! The moment Tian Chunyans spear struck, the ominous aura pierced through the spirit, and even though a strong vitality burst forth suddenly, it was utterly unable to resist the corrosion to such an extent, ultimately, after a brief struggle, dissipating with a reluctant wail. Tian Chunyan then waited on the spot for a while until the information on her personal terminal updated, confirming that the weird demon was indeed eliminated, and without a moments delay, summoned her spaceship and flew toward a nearby location. As a native who had not yet truly joined any affiliated civilization of Human Civilization, her own strength and equipment were actually no weaker than any warrior from an affiliated civilization, and perhaps even stronger. After all, her talent and military merits were there for all to see. But obviously, not every native had such capital. Within a short period, there were already more than twenty distress calls in the combat system, and there had already been two unfortunate deaths. Combat under aggressive orders, while resulting in a higher ratio of military merit allocation, was naturally more dangerous. But this was the destiny of a warrior. At least, they could achieve true victory! This time was the same. After an entire night of fierce fighting, Tian Chunyan reported the results of the combat. Merely from the perspective of casualties and achievements, this was another exhilarating victory, and even the upright legions could receive additional rewards. I truly hope such victories can continue on! Chapter 519 - 395: The Weird Demons New Tactic Chapter 519: Chapter 395: The Weird Demons New Tactic Tian Chunyans hope was actually the hope of the vast majority of the native warriors. War, of course, would bring death and sacrifice. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But compared with their previous battles, the current victory was something they had dreamt of for countless years. Even death and sacrifice seemed to bring little sadness, as joy from the victory filled their hearts. After all, with such a level of sacrifice, if one could attain such a victory, what more could one desire? This had become the norm for human civilizations warfare over the past few years. Not just for Tian Chunyan, other Legions were much the same. With strong resource support, powerful military honors as an incentive, and even more terrifying intelligence support, the accumulation of various advantages made it hard to think of how to lose. Even if occasional unpredicted variables occurred, leading to heavy losses for some Legions, they would quickly be countered. More often than not, equally timely support would arrive, minimizing sacrifices and losses. Warriors like Tian Chunyan had become accustomed to such victories and earnestly hoped they would continue. However, compared with them, high-level Legion officials had many more things to consider. Their responsibilities were greater, and their requirements for the wars outcome were more than just victory. The strength of this batch of Weird Demons is truly different from the previous ones, Zhou Wenbo observed as he reviewed the continuously compiled data, his expression rather grim, The loss ratio is quite ugly. While its said that mercy doesnt rule soldiers, the ratio of battle casualties was also an important factor in assessing the capabilities of the command system and military exploits. After all, with such a huge advantage in warfare, if mere victory counted as military honor, it would inevitably allow some slackers, and even the incompetent, to receive undeserved accolades and records of victory. Based on the current data, even though it was certain that the average strength of the enemy was indeed stronger, it did not count as any remarkable achievement. Therefore, not just Zhou Wenbo, but everyones expression was grave. When the lives of warriors and personal interests were tied together, even the most selfish had to weigh their options. Commander, the Main General from Contract Spirit Civilization said directly, Aggressive combat has not achieved the expected effect; we must make a decision. Indeed, everyone nodded in agreement. Should they continue to push the army aggressively forward to get a clear understanding of this batch of enemies, or should they accelerate the implementation of a rapid assault plan? Presently, faced with their aggressive advance, these Weird Demons indeed differed from those they had encountered before they did not actively avoid conflict nor did they seem disordered. Instead, they engaged in battle proactively, advancing and retreating with skill, with many of the additional casualties stemming largely from the enemys strategic deployment. For instance, rapid assaults, as well as some elements beyond accurate intelligence. Especially the latter. Shen Haos Small Map could accurately provide the points value of the Weird Demons, largely figuring out the force Level. However, firstly, it could not clearly define the ability category. Some abilities that were too weird could exert effects beyond their points level. And secondly, some objects beyond oneself were also not included in the points range. Thus, in the wars against human civilization, Weird Demons had gradually started to frequently use external objects. And this situation had been even more prominently displayed in the present battle. Everyone could clearly feel that these Weird Demons were trying things out, continually exploring ways to counter the Human Civilization Army on the front lines, and were quickly getting results. Ive contacted the higher-ups, Zhou Wenbo let out a breath and said gravely, Other areas are facing a similar situation, and moreover, the information flow among these Weird Demons is extremely fast. Some tactics that have emerged here and had an effect, quickly appeared in an extremely distant battle zonethis is enough to show that these Weird Demons are indeed out of the ordinary and have come prepared. Everyones expression became more solemn. In the past Trials, it was always the Trial Civilizations that designed targeted tactics, weapons, equipment, and even Transcendent abilities against their Trial enemies. But now, the tables had turned. Weird Demons were quickly optimizing themselves in response to the performance of Trial Civilizations. However, this was ultimately the forte of Trial Civilizations, so they also knew the methods to respond. Zhou Wenbo didnt even look at his sister, but made the decision directly. Well cut through the chaos with a swift blow, act immediately, and not give the enemy time to prepare! Yes, he had made a decision and was not prepared to drag things out any longer. Zhou Wenxin did not object, so orders were quickly arranged. The plan of attack for the front-line army became even more aggressive, and even trickier, not merely a pushing offense but mixed with blitz-style attacks. Often, a Warrior would lead the army, directly bypassing the front lines and attacking small worlds still behind the Weird Demons camps. And these were mostly places where powerful Weird Demons were stationed. At the same time, all Warriors were prepared for their own targets, continuously probing for intelligence during this process. Until the final moment of the raid came, Zhou Wenbo and Zhou Wenxin gave the order, and all the Warriors from the human system simultaneously appeared before their own targets! Chapter 520 - 395: The Weird Demons New Tactic_2 Chapter 520: Chapter 395: The Weird Demons New Tactic_2 Dont think the final surprise attack was merely a moments work; the preparations beforehand had drained a tremendous amount of energy. First was the strategic deployment of forces based on map information, reducing the number of strong Weird Demons to a level manageable for a surprise attack, followed by continuous stealth investigations and precise allocation of each Warriors opponents to secure targets with a higher chance of victory. Lastly, arrangements had to be made for Liu Ruoxis support timing to ensure that, should any unexpected situations arise, strong warriors could provide timely support. If successful, this single move would essentially cripple more than sixty percent of the Fifth Rank strong entities among the Weird Demons! The rest would then be a simple matter of overpowering them with a large force. After all, in such a battlefield, theres no rule preventing high-ranking entities from attacking lower ranks, whether its Human Civilization or Weird Demons, both were eager to deploy their high-ranking entities to slaughter madly in battle. Zhou Wenbo and Zhou Wenxin had also reached their target. It was the strongest entity in the Fifth Stage among the Weird Demons! A Blood Sea Weird Demon. The highest root source of such Weirdness is also usually some Demon Lord, often possessing tremendous strength. However, Zhou Wenxin and her brother Zhou Wenbo were never fighters who fought alone but always coordinated synchronously, and when working together, their strength clearly surpassed other Chosen Pairs with seemingly similar data on paper. Moreover, it was two against one! Thus, in the plan, their goal was to quickly eliminate this entity and then immediately move to the second target! Seal! Zhou Wenbo, concealing his presence, burst forth with his Spirit side of power, Talent, and ability simultaneously, sealing off the opponents Divine Soul presence and swiftly weakening all physical and spiritual powers. At the same moment, Zhou Wenxin wielded a mighty axe radiating imperial majesty in a full-powered strike! This axe, personally refined by Shen Hao, was a Golden Legendary Equipment, which could unleash extremely horrifying power when wielded by such a direct Favoured like her, even touching the realms of Red Mythical levels. Normally, a Level 50 Weird would stand no chance against this combination move. It was likely to be killed instantly. The plan had anticipated as much. However, the Weird Demons were fully prepared, and at this moment, an unforeseen complication arose! A horrifying Night essence rapidly converged on the Blood Sea Weird, the already immense sea of blood capable of covering an entire world rapidly expanding. Its aura, even its status, began to skyrocket wildly! So much so that it withstood the surprise attack almost merely floundering slightly and not even being severely wounded! The faces of Zhou Wenxin and Zhou Wenbo drastically changed. They werent worried about their own safety but were concerned that this sudden anomaly might not be an isolated incident! Sure enough, the next moment, numerous urgent messages came through. Target strength has surged, hidden means revealed! Surprise attack failed, must retreat if no resources available. Commander, alter the plan, report the situation immediately! I am trapped, request support! I cant hold out much longer! Among these messages, especially the requests for support, most came from weaker Warriors of Affiliated Civilizations; there wasnt the expected comprehensive defeat, and a rough count showed the proportion still under ten percent, with more locations showing no change or still holding a chance of victory. But even so, Zhou Wenxin and Zhou Wenbo understood that the plan had failed. Where is Valkyrie, Maam? Zhou Wenbo, remembering they had a backup, quickly asked on the communication channel. He should have directly used Liu Ruoxis military title, but instead, he blurted out the civilian nickname Valkyrie, which was enough to show that Zhou Wenbo was somewhat panicked deep inside. However, Liu Ruoxis voice soon came through the communication channel. A Sixth Rank Demon Lord has appeared! Its very powerful and is coming for me! However, it has dispersed most of its power outwards; the changes in the other Weird Demons are likely all originated from her. Liu Ruoxis speech was extremely fast, no, this wasnt even speaking, it was almost like she transmitted her consciousness into the channel in an instant. It was clear that she, too, was engaged in a fierce battle. Upon hearing the words Demon Lord, even Zhou Wenxin, who normally remained calm, changed her expression. In the past few years, even demon lords had sought refuge from the advance of Human Civilization. But this was primarily due to the deterrence of the great Human Emperor. In todays Human Civilization, and indeed in the entire Civilization Trial system, the only one who could easily defeat a Demon Lord was the Human Emperor himself. Even the Holy Spirit of the Contract Spirit Civilization could only achieve victory after multiple outbursts, hardly with ease. Although Liu Ruoxi was mighty, she had only stepped into the Sixth Rank not long ago and her Talent was merely at the Golden Legendry Level. Even with the blessing of the Emperor, she simply could not confront a genuine Demon Lord. However, the meaning within her words just now was also very clear. The Weird Demons evidently possess an ability similar to that of the Emperor, allowing them to distribute their power among other Weird Demons! This is their trump card! Zhou Wenbo took a deep breath, facing the blood sea Weird Demons that had grown more than twice as strong, and looked at his sister. Without saying much, the long-standing tacit understanding between the two already told them what to do. Report for assistance, and fight to the death while waiting for a response! Within the legion culture of Human Civilization, warriors arent compelled to demonstrate personal bravery. If they are overpowered, retreat is permitted. Of course, afterward, a rather strict review would be conducted to ascertain whether the situation had truly been that dire before passing the final judgment. But now, the time to retreat hadnt come, and more importantly, this was the first occurrence of such an emergency in the entire battlefield! Then they must shoulder the responsibility for gathering intelligence. The next moment, this pair of siblings, known as geniuses, directly consumed temporal Enhancement resources to elevate their levels, then boldly activated the power sealed within them by Shen Hao, instantly boosting their strength! This kind of trick, trying it on us is merely a misguided effort, Zhou Wenbo raised his hand again, and even the vastly inflated sea of blood was severely suppressed by him. He didnt even break any small worlds around, showing his precise control over the power! Just as he said, even though the Weird Demons managed something similar through certain methods, it was only superficially similar. How could it compare to Shen Haos unique Red Mythic Profession, Emperor? Not only was it constrained by distance and suffered heavy losses, but the power was also hard to control, and their souls become enraged, vastly inferior in the upper limit of power. Not to mention, at this moment, despite the vast distances, crossing hundreds of regions, Shen Hao still cast his gaze over. He saw very clearly, the Demon Lord, battling against Liu Ruoxi, wasnt dispersing some of its power by its ability. Instead, it did so through a very unique Night Law. To be precise, it sacrificed its power to the Night Will, which then, through a unique method, empowered other Weird Demons. It wasnt just restricted by distance, but also underwent massive loss after the effort. Being a Demon Lord, after expending so much power, it could only enhance some of the Fifth Rank Weird Demons. However, this indeed could restrain his map cheat to some extent. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He could no longer specifically attack based on general situations as before. The tricks of the Weird Demons are indeed continuously being optimized; this ability, whether it existed before or not, is now apparently brought out against us, Shen Hao clearly recognized this point. However, obviously, the Weird Demons still didnt understand them well enough. Otherwise, this Demon Lord should have honestly hidden away. Chapter 521 - 396: Integration into the Contract Spirit Civilization Chapter 521: Chapter 396: Integration into the Contract Spirit Civilization Hiding in a corner outside Shen Haos small map, merely to enhance the strength of other weird demons and shatter the precise surprise attack plan of human civilization, could bring more losses to the human civilization army. Caught off guard, aside from those who possessed Shen Haos blessing, many human system warriors likely would have been wounded or even sacrificed. However, this Demon Lord charged out directly. Perhaps it was to hinder Liu Ruoxi, a powerful warrior, but this also exposed itself, drawing Shen Haos attention. Shen Hao couldnt be bothered to descend directly; the next moment, a starry, vast power descended upon Liu Ruoxi. As an original favored one of Shen Hao, Liu Ruoxis body and even soul were basically in Shen Haos form. The upper limit of power projection was terrifyingly high, making him a standard Divine Son within some belief systems, and could even be considered one of Shen Haos avatars. Thus, the Demon Lord, weakened due to shared strength, couldnt react in time and met its demise at the hands of Liu Ruoxi under the descent of the Emperor. In an instant, the aura of all other enhanced weird demons plummeted. Everything returned to normal. It was just a slight delay, not enough to affect the failure of the plan. Shen Hao then ceased to pay attention. However, when Shen Hao looked at his points, he couldnt help but frown. The points provided by a Demon Lord were far beyond those of ordinary Sixth Stage weird demons, as it contained a hint of Night Will, which alone could bring a large number of points. Otherwise, Shen Hao wouldnt have taken action personally since Liu Ruoxi, after activating his sealed power, could have handled it. The increase in points, however, hadnt reached such a level. This could only mean one thingthe Demon Lord had not died. But Shen Hao was very sure that he had just annihilated the Demon Lord directly from the causal level, rendering ordinary avatar escape abilities useless. Night Will has escaped. Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, Shouldnt it be highly integrated with the Demon Lord? Indeed, the Demon Lords status and strength were due to the existence of the Night Will. Otherwise, it would just be an ordinary late Sixth Stage weird demon, how could it contend with a Holy Spirit of the same rank, possessing a Red Mythical Talent? Therefore, killing the Demon Lord was akin to annihilating a Night Remnant Thought. However, the current situation seemed to have changed. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Hao was meticulously contemplating the recent anomaly and soon had a guess. This was not a true Demon Lord, but merely temporarily possessed the status and power of a Demon Lord! Just like a Divine Presence. All weird demons, fundamentally, could be seen as the followers of the Night Will of that Merging Daoist and theoretically could at any time bear the power of a Night Will leader. If so, not thoroughly annihilating the Night Will meant only killing an ordinary late Sixth Stage weird demon. The lack of points made sense then. As for how the Night Will covertly escaped under Shen Haos hands it was likely related to a more profound Night Law. We need to find a solution, Shen Haos expression gradually became grave. No one understood better than him the role of this Divine Presence in civilization warfare. It was even the greatest advantage of human civilization. All enemies had to face the enhanced human warriors, and even the painstaking efforts to kill them didnt damage the core power provided by Shen Hao. Now, the enemy also possessed a similar effect. Although not comparable to the [Emperor], merely the mismatch between the difficulty of killing and the obtained points could bring significant trouble to the entire human civilization system. It was a pity that he killed too soon. Shen Haos gaze continuously pondered other areas, seeking a second similar situation. It wasnt hard; the weird demons had mastered such tactics, originally intended for frontline warfare against human civilization. Naturally, it wouldnt only be used in one place. Before long, another battlefield exhibited a similar situation. This time, Shen Hao didnt rush to act but observed carefully. Indeed, its some sort of similar Blessing power, equivalent to obtaining temporary authority within the Night Law, becoming a temporary Demon Lord. Night Remnant Thoughts havent truly descended, just granted the Night Law. This just got trickier, but, the Night Law isnt unsolvable. Seizing authority, or using Daytime Law authority to counter and destroy. It can only be said that the difficulty of this trial was somewhat beyond Shen Hao and most trial civilizations expectations. After all, this was a world that had already touched upon the Seventh Stage in the highest Law. Various methods were extremely complex and miraculous. If it were the Contract Spirit Civilization, they could only rely on the Holy Spirit and brute strength to settle everything with pure combat power. Perhaps they would still emerge victorious, but it would inevitably come at a significant cost. However, things were different for Shen Hao. Ever since he had arrived in this Trial Universe, Shen Hao had been analyzing its original Law Power, especially after reaching the Sixth Stage. His analysis had deepened, and even though he primarily focused on the Daytime Law, by now, his understanding and control over the trial universes transcendent origin had already surpassed most of the natives. Therefore, he could adopt some more efficient methods. And in the foreseeable future, victory was inevitable. Once Shen Hao truly mastered all the Laws with the Sovereign Talent, he would be the Sovereign of this universe! Even if the Merging Daoist were to be resurrected, he would lose all his home field power. Even now, Shen Hao could think of several countermeasures. However, he was still thinking carefully about which method would be the best choice. Meanwhile, as Shen Hao was contemplating and distinguishing, the frontline battlefield of the entire civilization system already felt the immense pressure from the weird demons. Various voices had already emerged in the joint combat command center. The command center gathered the command systems from all affiliated civilizations and was the supreme command institution for the civilization system in battle. At that moment, the projections, voices, and even avatars of the commanders from various affiliated civilizations appeared one after another. Only our Casey Civilizations frontline has already recorded more than thirteen Demon Lords! Our Great Wilderness Civilization has suffered significant losses. This is a multi-Demon Lord joint operation; the enemy continues to increase their forces! We have discovered over one hundred and thirty-two types of new enemy warfare methods. We must eliminate the Demon Lords; is there any top-level combat support available, like the kind augmented by His Majesty the Emperors power? Our Holy Spirit has already killed four Demon Lords but is still able to intervene. The latter voice suddenly quieted the somewhat chaotic scene quite a bit. Many gazes converged on the area where the Contract Spirit Civilizations command team was situated. The one who had just spoken was known as the Prophet Sub-Saint from the Contract Spirit Civilization, the highest-level command representative in the joint combat command center. Everyone knew that he had been a pioneer in the Contract Spirit Civilization against the Human Civilization System internally. Even though the entire Contract Spirit Civilization had joined the Human Civilization System and paid a significant price for previous offenses, the Holy Spirit still held him in high regard. Naturally, his attitude had also changed. Since joining the joint combat command, he had always been very obedient. After all, now was different from the past; if the Contract Spirit Civilization wanted to develop and survive, it must actively align with the Human Civilization. At the same time, it also needed to stabilize the position of the Contract Spirit Civilization within the Human Civilizations affiliated system. Thus, faced with the gazes from other affiliated civilizations command teams, he cupped his hands and said, I have already received instructions from the Holy Spirit. The strength of this new batch of Demon Lords is conspicuously weaker than the first encountered Demon Lords. The Holy Spirit can finish them off alone in a short time. If needed, we can request the Holy Spirits intervention. However, after his words, applications from other civilizations didnt come flooding in. The position of the Contract Spirit Civilization in the current civilization system was somewhat special. In terms of strength, they were undoubtedly the strongest, especially the Holy Spirit, who was absolutely the second most powerful in the entire Human Civilization System. But the Human Emperor was the absolute ruler. Especially since the Contract Spirit Civilization is still under punishment, other civilizations didnt dare to approach casually, and all communication was just under the rules and regulations. But if one were the first to ask for help now, theyd somewhat break the tacit agreement. After a moment, the voice of the Great Yan Empress, Xi Qing, suddenly came: Does His Majesty the Emperor have any instructions? In the Human Civilization System, Xi Qings position was also quite special. She was one of the few in the civilization system who was both a controller of an affiliated civilization and a direct descendant of the Emperor, enhanced by dual identities, making the entire Great Yan Civilization absolutely loyal to the Human Emperor. In terms of loyalty, she was one of the top among all affiliated civilizations, even appearing more fanatical than those within the Human Civilization itself. As soon as she spoke, Dong Gong, who was also an avatar at the joint combat command but had been silent until now, also spoke. I have compiled and processed the frontline information and submitted it to the President, said Dong Gong, The President replied that he is seeking targeted solutions and needs some time; before that, its up to the joint command to cope with it. Xi Qing nodded, turned to the Contract Spirit Civilizations Prophet Sub-Saint, and said, In that case, our Great Yan front formally requests assistance from the Contract Spirit Civilization. There are three fronts where Demon Lords are suspected to appear, and we need the help of your civilizations Holy Spirit power. The Prophet Sub-Saints heart leaped with joy. The ice was broken! Moreover, the outcome was even better than expected; he naturally understood the status of the Great Yan Empress. In a way, Xi Qings attitude could represent both the attitude of the affiliated civilizations and that of the Emperor! Chapter 522 - 397: Current Store Level Chapter 522: Chapter 397: Current Store Level Although the complete integration of the Contract Spirit Civilization was inevitable, the timing was critically important. At present, Human Civilization still needed the foundational strength of the Contract Spirit Civilization, but as time moved forward and Human Civilizations own power grew ever more formidable, especially after the next Trial when even stronger Trial Civilizations joined, the importance of the Contract Spirit Civilization would plummet drastically. If they hadnt turned the page on prior disputes and fully integrated into the Human Civilization System at that time, the situation for the Contract Spirit Civilization would be perilous. This was reality. Even the Prophet Sub-Saint didnt need to use his Talent; just about anyone could see the situation clearly. Thus, at this moment, the Contract Spirit Civilization was actually seeking to join urgently. Even if, under the punitive system, their military merits reward was the lowest, they had to exert their full effort. The sudden surge in power of the Weird Demons during this time had turned out to be their opportunity. What was more crucial was that Xi Qing was the one who had broken the ice, seemingly indicating the attitude of the Human Emperor. He was not planning to suppress the Contract Spirit Civilization indefinitely! I represent the Holy Spirit and accept the application, and will immediately arrange the schedule! declared the Prophet Sub-Saint, even bowing to Xi Qing in respect. With this precedent set, other Affiliated Civilizations spoke up one after another, and together with the involvement of many Direct Favoured within Human Civilization, the situation, which had been subtly suppressed, seemed to become clear. However, it was evident to everyone that the actions of the Weird Demons were, in fact, only probing. In this Trial, the strongest aspect of the enemy wasnt quality but quantity! Even if the top-tier Weird Demons also possessed terrifying power, unless they involved the power of the Seventh Stage, they couldnt pose a fatal threat from the level of top-tier individual entities to the many Trial Civilizations that had now formally entered the Sixth Stage. The main difficulty still lay in the numbers. Or rather, the civilizational hierarchy. There were simply too many Weird Demons. Even if the armies of the Trial Civilizations had a huge advantage, they still couldnt see the end. In the past few years, the Points Mall Level of Human Civilization had even just recently officially reached Level 50! That was fifty billion trillion points! Even the Points Mall Level of the Contract Spirit Civilization was only Level 49. This showed the sheer number of Weird Demons. And even after killing so many Weird Demons, the territory Human Civilization occupied was likely only a small part of the entire Trial Universe. High returns inevitably involved high risks. If such a vast number of Weird Demons truly found a way to counter the Trial Civilization Army, even if they could only slightly increase the combat capability of the front-line Weird Demons armies, it would pose a serious challenge to the Trial Civilization System. As a result, the actions among the Trial Civilization Armies at the front-line became ever more closely coordinated. Their alliances with one another grew increasingly deeper. Before, many had quietly harvested points for themselves, but now they were recklessly gathering points for the Human Civilization Army to seize opportunities. At the same time, a plethora of resources and equipment were exchanged from Shen Haos hands and sent throughout the entire Trial Civilization System. This increased the proportion of points feedback Shen Hao received from the Affiliated Corps. Under such conditions, the current stalemate unexpectedly increased the efficiency of Human Civilizations points acquisition. They were slowly but surely advancing toward the Level 51 Civilization Mall Level. Without a doubt, once they broke through this level, the overall strength of the entire civilization system would see a significant boost! Simultaneously, the Weird Demons, too, paid more and more attention to this Day Force that seemed to have suddenly emerged and was rapidly growing stronger. This is the last struggle of the Great Sun Will! S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In an incredibly dark, unknown Domain, a powerful Consciousness was continually transmitting information. It was not a language or a sound, but a rule carrier that purely contained information, allowing the transmission of Consciousness to ignore the infinite distances and traverse countless worlds to all participants. Indeed, this was the method by which Demon Lords communicated. None of the Weird Demons knew the origin of this unknown Domain; they only knew that upon becoming a Demon Lord, they could arrive here. And regarding Human Civilization, the Demon Lords had long since reached a consensus. As this very Demon Lord said, The last struggle of the Great Sun Will! The appearance of the Great Sun Avatar has been confirmed; this must certainly be the last struggle of the Great Sun Will, but because of this, we must not be careless, another Demon Lord said. At the level of a Demon Lord, although still Weird Demons, they were no longer like the weaker ones that would easily be driven by a bloodthirsty instinct. Their way of thinking and cognitive abilities had become very close to those of the Day Creatures. Instinct still influenced them, but was not overwhelming enough to lead them to irrational actions. Those fortunate enough to have received the Night Gods Blessing seem to have achieved certain results, the first Demon Lord who spoke once again transmitted Consciousness, Why dont we build more altars and select some more? If this alone could merit achievement, it would also avoid the risk. Clearly, these true Demon Lords did not consider those Demon Lords currently battling the Human Civilization System to be their kin. They were merely temporary methods that had received the Night Gods Blessing. Even if they had reached the Late Stage Sixth Stage, so what? In the domain of Night, the Night God was the one and only. This Demon Lords suggestion also received approval from the majority of Demon Lords. Not being driven by instinct meant that they all had learned to act out of self-interest; no Demon Lord was willing to risk falling to confront the Human Emperor directly. The fall of that Demon Lord before was the first in this million years. Now that Night was on the verge of ultimate victory and the Endless World would eventually belong to them, with a new order about to descend, who would willingly fall at this moment? After a brief discussion, more and more Demon Lords gathered here. At the same time, in certain places in some worlds, all manner of incredibly powerful Weird Demons were awaiting the Blessing of Night to descend upon them. They had reached such a level not just to be toys for the Demon Lords; they too knew that this kind of Blessing was not comparable to being a true Demon Lord. But as believers of the Night, no matter how powerful, who among them did not yearn to be closer to the Night God? That was not just about power but also the root of their existencethe rules of the Night! Chapter 523 - 398: Level 51 Mall, Counterattack Horn! Chapter 523: Chapter 398: Level 51 Mall, Counterattack Horn! Because of this, despite knowing the risks, a vast number of extraordinarily powerful Weird Demons still crave such opportunities. This could also be their only chance to become a Demon Lord, to become Divine in the new order. Meanwhile, the number of Weird Demons gathering at the frontline was increasing. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If Shen Hao had opened the Small Map of the entire Trial Universe at this time, he would have discovered Weird Demons from various places continuously moving closer to the territories occupied by Human Civilization, densely packed and seemingly endless. Even todays Human Civilization, having integrated the strength of all Trial Civilizations, felt a sense of oppressive foreboding as if a storm was approaching. This feeling even spread to the rear. Not all information from the frontlines was transmitted to the Human Civilization Mother Star, but, despite some delays, some accurate news always arrived. At this time, the Human Civilization Mother Star had learned that the expansion at the front had met setbacks, the enemy was retreating, and after several years of absence, a forceful and fierce assault had finally emerged. Not to mention, the new enlistment of recruits, which should have officially started two months later, was unexpectedly advanced. Just from the Primordial Humans alone, a full ten billion enlisted. All of them not lacking in strength. At this time, after years of continuous development, the total population of Primordial Humans had already reached two hundred billion. To be precise, two hundred seventeen billion six hundred million people. This refers only to the Primordial Human Race, the most core and most powerful force of Human Civilization. Their strength came not only from richer resource conditions compared to other races but more so from their deepest connection with Shen Hao. As early as when Shen Hao reached the Extraordinary Fifth Stage, the [Emperor] profession underwent a certain transformation. All those loyal to him and recognized by him, regardless of their race or location, would have the [Emperor] Imprint appear in their Divine Soul, and even Shen Haos silhouette. The stronger the sense of belonging, the more approval from Shen Hao, the tighter this connection. The Primordial Humans, naturally, had the tightest connection among the races. This was not only because they were the original humans, the source of the term Human, and Shen Haos own race, but more importantly, it was due to Shen Haos own sense of identification and belonging to this race. Under such circumstances, the Primordial Humans were subtly and positively influenced by Shen Hao. They grew closer to the Laws and powers Shen Hao controlled, closer to Shen Haos Talent, especially evident among the younger generation. There were already specialised research institutions within the civilization, continuously conducting studies in this area. The ratio of geniuses in the new generation and their average Extraordinary Talent in Human Civilization was far higher than in other civilizations. And within Human Civilization, the Primordial Human Race ranked even higher than the other races. Moreover, they were the group with the most favorable resource conditions. Within the current Human Civilization, with the same status, labor, work, and contribution conditions, other races received only about seventy percent of the wages and rewards that Human Civilizations members did, even military merit and contribution levels required roughly a thirty percent increase. Talent, plus resources. The strength of the Primordial Human group, needless to say. A recent summary showed that the proportion of the adult Primordial Human population enlisting in the military had reached an astonishing thirty percent. Bear in mind, even the reserve legions demanded extremely high levels and abilities. The official legions now required at least the Fourth Stage, and the reserve legions had reached the Extraordinary Third Stage! And that wasnt all, consider other high-level Extraordinary professions necessary for non-combat roles, such as Alchemists, Artifact Refiners, Array Masters, Extraordinary Mechanics, etc. Among the Primordial Humans, the proportion reaching the Extraordinary Third Stage in adulthood had reached a staggering sixty percent! Far exceeding any other civilization. Even the Contract Spirit Civilization was only at twenty-five percent. After all, the Extraordinary Third Stage already granted a lifespan of at least a thousand years, effortless flying and escaping, and the power to easily lift mountains, create gusts of wind, and alter the terrain. It is no exaggeration to say, with such percentages, Human Civilization calling itself Divine Country, Immortal Dynasty, had become not just self-praise but a certain reality. Add to that the even more vast Affiliated Civilizations, Attached Races. Just this round of early recruitment alone garnered over one hundred billion new recruits! At this moment, the total number of wartime sequences in the entire Human Civilization System had reached a terrifying three trillion! And if you include the numerous native warriors, this number would double. How else could it support expansion into over two hundred regions, more than six hundred thousand small worlds. However, the enemys numbers were even more astonishing. These were Weird Demons accumulated over countless worlds, over countless years! These one hundred billion new recruits, joining the battlefield two months ahead of schedule, only slightly alleviated some gaps. The logistical pressure at the rear was even greater. Even those who had not set foot on the battlefield were undertaking increasingly heavy work, especially in the high-level Extraordinary industrial production areas related to warfare. Chapter 524 - 398: Level 51 Mall, Counterattack Horn!_2 Chapter 524: Chapter 398: Level 51 Mall, Counterattack Horn!_2 If it werent for many affiliated civilizations participating in the production process, along with the huge points harvested from frontline wars, and the continual investment through the Civilization Mall, the entire production system would have been unable to sustain itself. Our productivity cant keep up with our war requirements! On the network of Human Civilization, such discussions started to emerge. The foundational Level of war has already reached the Extraordinary Fourth Stage, with top Levels reaching the Late Stage Sixth Stage, even to the peak, but our existing Extraordinary Level is weaker by an entire Rank! Thats right! Industrial fields that can bridge the quantity gap in a short period, such as nanorobots and War Puppets, are still confined to the Third Stage and cannot be significantly utilized in the current war. Extraordinary industry is what needs the most improvement. Merely relying on the research department cant catch up with the speed of development of Trial Civilizations! The key points are the Civilization Mall and points. The Civilization Mall Level at Sixth Stage marks a turning point where, with a large amount of points, we could directly purchase production lines, but we should also prepare in advance. Raw material processing, personnel training, industry transformation Facing the current predicament on the frontlines, even on the network, numerous plans had been discussed. Among them, the most prominent and reliable were naturally the Civilization Mall Levels. Without a doubt, once the Civilization Mall Level broke through to Level 51, it would become a significant turning point. Even if it was just the Early Stage of Sixth Stage, still only a blank-slate mall, the technology and equipment it contained, once released to the Fifth Stage, or even the Fourth Stage, would be crushing. The only problem was time. Transforming the Civilization Mall Level into specific combat power of civilization required time. Subsequently, within the internal war preparation report submitted to Shen Hao, many suggestions from the network were directly borrowed. Even though the current Civilization Mall Level had not yet reached Level 51, it was necessary to prepare in advance. This way, when it finally reached that point, the combat power could be unleashed in the shortest time possible. Shen Hao silently read through the entire report. For him, the content of such reports only needed a glance, as his ability did not lie in this aspect, and he couldnt provide much advice. His personal insights hardly compared to many elites, let alone the collective wisdom of the entire civilization. However, what truly pleased Shen Hao was seeing the changes in the current Human Civilization from this report. As individual Extraordinary Power increased, the average quality and ability of individuals in Human Civilization also sharply rose. A real Divine Country should not only have improvements in strength. A concept where everyone is like a dragon would be even more perfect. At this moment, any ordinary person from Human Civilization could assume the position of ruler, or even savior, if they were placed in any small world. Approved. Shen Hao annotated his approval under this report. Even without his approval, as long as he did not explicitly oppose, it would still be implemented. However, Shen Haos approval could speed up the process, remove some resistance in this process, and set a benchmark in the actions of various departments, including the entire society. Immediately after Shen Haos approval was handed down, subsequent plans were thrown out and confirmed one after another. This included predictions on the increase in Civilization Points, consumption plans for Civilization Points, and even how to utilize the milestone upgrades of the Civilization Mall Level to strike a heavy blow to Weird Demons while highlighting its own mystique and slowing down the Weird Demons attacking rhythm, buying time for Trial Civilizations. It can be said that with the current scale of Human Civilization, it could still push various plans and actions so efficiently and rapidly. This in itself indicated the quality of internal order in Human Civilization. In this regard, even Contract Spirit Civilization couldnt compare, as even though Contract Spirit Civilization also possessed a highly esteemed supreme ruler, in terms of overall connections, management, and understanding of the entire civilization, pure combat Talent and Profession couldnt compare to Shen Hao. Those previous top ten advancements and expansions had not yet demonstrated this, but now, once faced with challenges, the disparity immediately became evident. This cohesion made the entire Human Civilization System even tighter. Even for the Contract Spirit Civilization, the slight resistance within quickly diminished. After all, more resources, fewer sacrifices, and greater hope for victory were all tangible and crucial advantages. Even though the numbers of Weird Demons were still increasing, even though the front lines were stalemating, even as the pressure mounted in the rear, the situation remained orderly and well-planned, causing everyone from high-level officials to common citizens to feel pressure but not the terror typically experienced by civilizations facing horrific Trials, let alone despair. This reaction was naturally noticed by the Weird Demons, especially the Demon Lords. This force of Day Creatures was completely different from the previous ones. It was not just in strength but more importantly in their morale. Facing them, there was little fear felt, even now, facing an incredibly vast horde of demons. However, the Demon Lords merely attributed it to the will of the Day. Just like the Night God, the Great Sun Avatar had descended, and it was only natural for the Day Creatures to no longer fear. Conversely, fear had begun to spread slightly among the Weird Demons. Compared to the orderly state on the side of Human Civilization, the performance of the Weird Demons in war was clearly much more chaotic. Regarding this, even though the Demon Lords understood, they were powerless, and the only thing they could do was to amplify their advantages. Dispatch even more legions! With the continuous increase in the number of Weird Demons at the front line and the ceaseless arrival of Fake Demon Lords, the entire legion system of Human Civilization even began to retreat slightly. Gradually, they relinquished twenty to thirty regions. Nevertheless, the morale within was not dampened; rather, it was increasingly buoyant. On the networks of Human Civilization and even those of Affiliated Civilizations, there were even countdowns to the upgrading of the Civilization Mall Level. That number, which had initially been immense, representing a sum of points equivalent to countless years of accumulation, also accelerated as the frontline war intensified. Especially after Shen Hao also began to take experimental action. The response was even more marked. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Each time the points surged, everyone immediately understood that their Emperor had acted once again. Under such circumstances, how could they be anything but exhilarated? It was in such an environment that the Civilization Mall Level of Human Civilization finally reached Level 51 amidst widespread attention! Here it comes! Almost all the Chosen Ones opened the Civilization Mall at the first opportunity. Their own levels were insufficient, and they did not have purchasing rights, but it did not prevent them from seeing what was available. Some information was even rapidly disseminated on the network. This was one of the propaganda efforts made by the Human Civilization network management department in conjunction with other departments. Even earlier, amidst the increasingly tense production work within the civilization, there had been a continuous stream of promotional material, providing entertaining analysis on previous plans and possible speculations involving various industries. The level of attention was extremely high! Almost everyone could speak confidently on the subject. The level upgrade was unequivocally regarded as a bugle call for Human Civilization and even the entire Trial Civilization System to counterattack the enemy! There was even no need to worry about being detected by the Weird Demons. After all, pertaining to the Civilization Trial System, all non-Trial Civilization System individuals were completely blocked from Trial Civilization information. Chapter 525 - 399: The Counterattack Begins! Chapter 525: Chapter 399: The Counterattack Begins! The enemy surely has some capacity for intelligence gathering. Although Shen Hao is stationed there, and the Human Civilization Mother Planet can rest easy, there will definitely be some security leaks with our frontline troops, especially among the Affiliated Civilizations. There is no need for any concern regarding the Civilization Trial. At this moment, the entire network of Human Civilization is eagerly discussing. Indeed, there is higher-level War Puppet production technology! Against Weird Demons, puppets are not as important as countermeasure equipment! Havent you noticed? Theres the Great Sun Principle Sixth Stage white equipment, affordable and effective! The Great Sun Principle varies, too. How much these kinds of equipment can play a role against Weird Demons is still uncertain. Thats right, the levels are high, but the quality is low. Why not look at the Great Formation, or cards that have high impact due to their special attack effects. We shouldnt rush to make decisions. We still need to see previous arrangements and the results of experiments. Just afraid we dont have time. We need a quick and decisive war to kick off our counterattack! Countless voices were spread across the entire network, and it wasnt just casual and free discussions. Some civilian knowledge institutions even gathered civilians with decent performance across various domains to engage in formal analysis. And then, they uploaded the results of their analysis to the relevant departments of the Global United Front, and after getting permission, they began to roll out trials. Under such an environment of powerful morale with all-people participation, the Civilization Mall at the Sixth Stage quickly invested in actual production. Several areas of production began comprehensive optimization. Some fields that could potentially aid the war were quickly put into a new level of production following ample preparation. Even within just two or three months, upgraded combat resources started being delivered to the frontline. These resources were all focused on enhancing the frontline strength in a short time, rather than speeding up cultivation. Clearly, the strategic departments plan coincided with many people on the networkto hit them hard! This would truly sound the horn for a counteroffensive. There are three places that are highly important in the entire operation plan. Because these three places are facing the three directions where Weird Demons are concentrated. They are all major battle areas, each having at least one small world at the Sixth Stage. And among them, one area is the most critical within the scope of frontline operations, not only possessing more than seven thousand small worlds but also having fully three of them at the Sixth Stage! Looking over all the areas Shen Hao has opened up on the map, only one or two can compare in scale to this region. Tens of thousands of years ago, this region even had a native force stronger than the Great Sun Immortal Sect. However, it has long been destroyed by the increasingly powerful Night Forces, all three Sixth Stage small worlds occupied by Weird Demons, leaving only some remnants of native forces struggling in various worlds. Even so, just because there are at least three Pseudo Demon Lords and over a hundred Sixth Rank Weird Demons, its enough for Human Civilization to regard this as highly critical. At this moment, within the largest world in a frontline area still fully under control, Chosen Ones from various civilizations who have received transfer orders are gathering here. The lineup is so astonishing its almost frightening. Liu Ruoxi, Yang Jun, Song Cheng, and other first batch of Emperors direct favored, nearly all arriving; other new top warriors from Human Civilization not much weaker than them, more than half have arrived, including Zhuang Zhigao, who recently broke through to the Sixth Stage and publicly known as the third individual with Red Mythical Talent. Even Gu Qiuyue, who belongs to the top warriors and is of a more distinguished status, has arrived at this place. Additionally, many renowned individuals from the Affiliated Civilizations have also arrived. Dalagon, War God of the Casey Civilization, and the Thunder God of the Thunder Fire Civilization, rulers of the significant Affiliated Civilizations, have all arrived. Empress Xi Qing of Great Yan, who is not much weaker than them; the president of the Beast Taming Association from the Beast Taming Civilization; the Star God of the Star Moon Civilization; and most importantly, the Holy Spirit, whose strength is only second to Shen Hao! Without a doubt, the loss of any one of these individuals would cause a major disturbance in any Affiliated Civilization within Human Civilization. But they are not only rulers of their civilizations, they are also the strongest. In such a significant battle, their presence is indispensable. Seeing all the prepared candidates have arrived, a highly significant strategy conference began. Sitting at the head was none other than Qiuyue. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, the only one who could suppress these people present was Shen Hao, and, in his absence, naturally, it could only be Gu Qiuyue who best represented him, the human princess. Qiuyue, now over fifty, though still sporting the appearance of the young girl she once was, perhaps even younger-looking, conveyed a sense of maturity and reliability in everything she said and did. Sitting on the main seat, she smiled, first glanced at the Holy Spirit, then looked at the others and said, Todays strategy conference will not include the Emperor due to other commitments, however, the Emperor will be constantly monitoring the campaign and will intervene immediately if a crisis arises. Some peoples expressions tightened slightly. Chapter 526 - 399: The Counterattack Begins!_2 Chapter 526: Chapter 399: The Counterattack Begins!_2 Qiuyues words had been clear. The operation required Shen Haos strength to be set aside. Unless a major unexpected change occurred that wasnt accounted for in the battle plan, Shen Hao would not take action. This also meant that the burden on their shoulders had suddenly become much heavier than estimated. But what could possibly make the great Emperor refrain from participating in such a crucial battle? However, no one asked; this was merely a notification, not a request for their opinions. If the Emperor doesnt take action, I can at most only restrain two Demon Lords, the Holy Spirit spoke first. Members of the Contracted Spirit Clan were among the tallest in the Human Civilization System, and the Holy Spirit was especially tall. Although he was sitting in a lower seat, he appeared nearly as tall as Qiuyue, who was seated in the highest place. After looking around, he asked, How should we deal with the other Demon Lord? A moment of silence fell over the meeting. Demon Lords, the most powerful combat units among the Weird Demons! Even though these were only Pseudo Demon Lords, their strength still far surpassed that of ordinary Late Stage Sixth Rank Weird Demons. Among those present, only the Holy Spirit, who was also at the Late Stage Sixth Rank and possessed a Red Mythical Talent along with combat-type abilities, had the power to directly suppress a Demon Lord. The others, even with the power bestowed by Shen Hao, would find it difficult to achieve this. Liu Ruoxi had managed to hold out against a Demon Lord previously only because that Demon Lord had dispersed its strength among other Weird Demons. Therefore, even just one remaining Demon Lord posed an enormous threat, not to mention the staggering number of other Sixth Rank Weird Demons. But although the situation was thorny, it wasnt without solutions. Zhuang Zhigao spoke up. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If I am to establish a Great Formation, gathering the power of everyone present here, it wouldnt just be one Demon Lordwe could suppress that Demon Lord along with all other Sixth Rank Weird Demons. I am confident of that. Suddenly, everyones gaze converged on Zhuang Zhigao. Zhuang Zhigaos demeanor within civilization, compared to his conduct in front of other civilizations, was a completely different matter. Within his own civilization, he mostly appeared detached, not wanting to concern himself with much, simply immersing in his own world of Formations. But when outside, as the second possessor of a Red Mythical Talent within Human Civilization and the top genius of the new generation, Zhuang Zhigao would still show his due elegance. Not only was his tone filled with absolute confidence at this moment, but he also faced the gazes of others without evasion, looking around calmly and displaying his confidence to its fullest. This was naturally effective. If an ordinary person had made such a declaration, these rulers, who held crucial positions within their respective civilizations, would likely find it impossible to trust. But Zhuang Zhigao, with his Red Mythical Talent, possessed the potential to make good on his word. Perhaps after one or two more worlds, no one else present from the other civilizations, aside from the Holy Spirit, would be qualified to sit at the same table with him. That, too, was a possibility. Such was the weight of a Red Mythical Talent! So, the basis of the battle plan is straightforward, Qiuyue spoke at this moment, The Holy Spirit will fight alone; everyone else, including me, will be under the command of General Zhuang. The army must also remain in sync with General Zhuang. Our objective is to sweep the entire region before the other Demon Lords arrive to reinforce and firmly secure it, establishing defenses, to drive a wedge into the enemys heart, and to use this as a center for a subsequent counter-offensive. The latter part of the statement was already known to everyone. But Qiuyue officially stating it in such a setting signified a supreme military order. Every Affiliated Civilization, regardless of status, had to comply! However, everyone just waited solemnly for Qiuyue to finish speaking before quickly diving into the discussion of the specific plan. What Qiuyue had mentioned was merely the foundation of the plan. But, involving so many powerful individuals and such a vast Legion, the actual conduct of operations naturally wouldnt be so simple. However, it was extremely tedious. Precise orders had to be delivered into the hands of every team leader below. Yet such a cumbersome plan was completed entirely within just four to five days. It wasnt that it couldnt have taken longer, but there was concern about being detected by the enemy. On the intelligence front, we even caught a Weird Demon of the Late Stage Sixth Stage!! Realizing that time waits for no one, Qiuyue immediately issued the command, and the plan was put into action! In an instant, the operation system with enormous computational capacity sprang into action, issuing orders to all legions in this region, including the surrounding areas. The new generations first genius, Liu Shuanglian, was at this very moment also participating in this operation as the leader of an elite squadron. Although she was Human Civilizations first-born genius with an Innate Taoist Body, her talent was actually not top-tier, and to this day, she had not caught up with a few of her peers who had even stronger talent, not to mention those who had shown astounding brilliance in earlier trials, thus having received considerable attention and support from her elders. But her strength was certainly not weak. She had already reached Level 50 and was just one level away from the Sixth Rank. And the elite squadron she led was a top-tier squad that gathered over a hundred thousand warriors of the Fifth Order! Thats right, the weakest were of the Fifth Order. After this battle, once I receive military merit, Ill go back and apply for seclusion to break through! Liu Shuanglian looked at the orders transmitted to her personal terminal, her face still as cold as ever, but her heart surged with real passion. As the first genius born, she had actually garnered more attention than her abilities warranted. Especially from the great Emperor. On the day she was born, the great Emperor himself had personally calmed the atmospheric anomalies and had used her as the precedent to establish the cultivation method for all newborn geniuses. As a result, for a long time afterwards, Liu Shuanglian drew gazes from various places, becoming a rather unique figure. Until, more outstanding geniuses appeared one after another. Liu Shuanglian was still under scrutiny, but she was no longer that most unique one. Many ordinary-talented individuals can go far and become strong, and I, with talent, how can I be confined by talent! Liu Shuanglian clenched her fist slightly. Since her talent could no longer garner the great Emperors attention as before, she would rely on ability, on military merit! Liu Shuanglians goal was to be the strongest under the Emperor! Even if it meant surpassing the Holy Spirit with Red Mythical Talent, she had the ambition to do so. Gentlemen! She turned around, looking at the orderly rows of a hundred thousand passionate warriors behind her, her voice rolling forth, clearly reaching everyones ears, We are one of the strongest squadrons, and the task given to us is the most severe, the most dangerous, but if it were not so, how could we demonstrate our power! Its time to remove one of from our teams name! What kind of General can lead what kind of subordinates. Liu Shuanglian made no secret of her ambition and goals in normal times. Everyone knew she might appear cold on the outside, but her heart was incredibly passionate. Under the leadership of such a squad commander, the demeanor of the entire squadron was the same. Their strength might not be the strongest, but they possessed the goal, the ambition to become the strongest. In such a fervent fighting spirit, if they were really given an ordinary task, they would be reluctant to accept it. Not to mention, after large-scale publicity, everyone understood the significance of this war. At least in this trial, this war would definitely go down in history! And who wouldnt want to have their name recorded in it? Even if it was just the squad number, it would be the highest honor for a warrior. Chapter 527 - 400: Shen Haos Tactics, Seizing the Divine Position! Chapter 527: Chapter 400: Shen Haos Tactics, Seizing the Divine Position! Even Liu Shuanglian leading this huge team, other warriors were also mostly high in fighting spirit. On one hand, they were well-prepared and the rewards for military achievements were high; on the other hand, it was the effect of previous publicity. A temporary retreat meant little, but the moment of counterattack always stirred peoples emotions. Depart! Liu Shuanglian gave the final hand signal. The mission she received was indeed one of the most dangerous ones in the entire campaign. It required them to join other legions in a certain world to intercept the enemys weird demon army, preventing them from aiding those Demon Lords in time. A tactic like this, relying solely on numbers, without much military formation coordination, and with a strict military hierarchy, meant that taking out the top rulers determined the outcome of the war. Most previous battles had been like this. Thanks to the map provided by Shen Hao, and precise attacks, the strongest part of the weird demons were taken out first; what remained was merely reaping the spoils. Thus, the entire operation plan revolved around the three Demon Lords. Even without knowing the specific battle plan, one could tell the difficulty and importance of the mission just by looking at it. As soon as the battle began, other weird demons would inevitably rush to their aid! However, Liu Shuanglian had not a trace of fear; what she had just said was not just motivational words for her subordinates, but her genuine thoughts! At this moment, with the brilliance of the teleportation array, the entire team stormed into the target world! This was a world completely occupied by weird demons, with not a single native left; the scent of the night pervaded the entire battlefield, and even though the Trial Universe was currently in its daytime, this place was still wrapped in an artificial night. So there was no time for idle talk. The moment they arrived, a frenzy of attacks began. The modified warships, under the activation of the military formations, emitted scorching light, even huge invisible reflective arcs hovered above the fleet, gathering all the scattered light into pointed beams, and striking with precision all the powerful enemies. This technology also appeared in the Sixth Stage Civilization Mall. At this level of science and technology, the focus was mainly on controlling energy. This included Extraordinary Energy. Thus, the combination with any other Extraordinary System was astonishing. Even just a preliminary application could achieve terrifying effects even the scattered parts equalled the sum of the entire legion. One hundred thousand Transcendents who had reached the Fifth Order level, plus the restraint of the Law, had such power that, below the Sixth Rank, they could strike down anyone instantly! Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The world was now filled with the wails of the weird demons. No matter how bloody, how terrifying, how strange they were, these weird demons were still conventional intelligent creaturesthey knew fear, they felt pain. However, the truly terrifying aspect of the enemy was their numbers. Even with a surprise attack that swept through large swathes, soon an endless stream of weird demons converged. Above and below, densely packed, limitless. In comparison, the legion sent by Human Civilization seemed like it could be overwhelmed at any time. But this was their task, their mission! Kill! In full battle attire, Liu Shuanglian floated above her own warship, waving her hand to unleash vast swaths of frost, the Emperors Seal on the back of her hand shining brilliantly, adding the restraining power of the Great Sun Principle to each of her powers. It was like dropping a drop of ink that radiated gentle light into a bottle of water, rapidly spreading throughout the legion. The intense slaughtering had begun. Meanwhile, the entire region had instantly plunged into the white-hot fires of war. The major Affiliated Civilizations had rallied more than five hundred billion official military legions, madly attacking every world, and all the great warriors, under Zhuang Zhigaos leadership, had found their respective adversaries. Among them, the Holy Spirit took the lead, finding one of them in an instant, unleashing a fierce attack. A Big World that had reached the Sixth Stage, larger and more majestic than the Human Civilization Mother Planet, started to crumble under the Holy Spirits frenzied attacks, even Sixth Rank weird demons merely coming close were killed by the aftermath of the battle. The strength of the Holy Spirit and the Demon Lords had long surpassed the ordinary range of the Sixth Stage. Although they had not reached the Seventh Stage level, they were powerful enough to destroy this world. Especially since the Demon Lord had no strength to fight back against the Holy Spirit, and could only muster all their power not to be instantly killed. It was only when another Demon Lord tore through space and descended onto the battlefield that a deadlock was barely achieved. But just as the third Demon Lord was ripping through space, Zhuang Zhigao acted. He initiated with the Mirror Universe Barrier! This was a highly advanced Great Formation, not only utilizing Red Mythical Level Equipment from a Sixth Stage Affiliated Civilization but also pouring in a vast amount of powerful resources, ensuring that even a Demon Lord trapped within couldnt break it easily. Firmly, the battlefield belonging to the Demon Lords was split into two parts. One part was made up of the Holy Spirit and two Demon Lords, with no clear victor in the short term. The other part consisted of Zhuang Zhigao and all other top warriors, leveraging the Great Formation, the strength of everyone, and numerous resources and equipment to potentially kill their adversaries in a short time! Chapter 528 - 400: Shen Haos Tactics, Seizing the Divine Position! _2 Chapter 528: Chapter 400: Shen Haos Tactics, Seizing the Divine Position! _2 A decisive victory in a single move! At this moment, other Sixth-Rank Weird Demons leading huge armies, were frantically rushing toward this place, attempting to interfere with the warriors of Human Civilization, to save their Demon Lord, or at least to delay until other Demon Lords from different regions could come to support. Yet, they were firmly held back by the armies of the Human Civilization System. Even with hundreds of Sixth-Rank Weird Demons, they couldnt break through at all. If nothing unexpected occurred, the battle plan of Human Civilization was bound to succeed. Ultimately, this was based on the detailed Small Map, detailed battle deployments, and the strong foundation of various Trial Civilizations. The only concern was an enormous variable outside the plan! And now, that variable had appeared. Right before Liu Shuanglians eyes! Now she was covered in blood, some from her own wounds and some from the remnants of demons, but the Weird Demons of the small world had already been slaughtered in large numbers. Even more enemies were arriving from various worlds to reinforce, but they also had enough confidence to hold their ground and not let any Fifth-Rank Weird Demons escape. Until the essence of Night reached a certain peak and began to physically twist into existence. The death of a massive number of Weird Demons could summon the physical manifestation of Night Willthis was already known and countermeasures were in place. By relying on the power of the Emperor Seal, they could shatter it. But as Liu Shuanglian was preparing to do so, she saw the Night Remnant Thoughts twist and leave the world before fully materializing, gathering outside the world and gradually forming a Blood Moon covered with tentacles and countless ferocious eyes! If Zhuang Ying had seen this Blood Moon, he would have immediately recognized it as the same type of Weirdness that had been eradicated in the first native world he explored. However, this was not merely at the level of the Fifth Rank of that day! The Blood Moon before them was the origin of all Blood Moon Weirdness, a Sixth Rank Late Stage Blood Moon Weirdness! Yes, its status was crazily ascending! Demon Lord! A new Demon Lord! Liu Shuanglian stared transfixed at the Blood Moon which was clearly undergoing some terrifying transformation, her eyes bulging, struggling with the expression. On one hand, because of the horrific Pollution carried by this Blood Moon and on the other, because the appearance of this Demon Lord was significant for the entire battlefield. In such an Extraordinary Battlefield, one additional Demon Lord could completely change the course of the battle! It could tear apart all the arrangements and preparations of Human Civilization! The command center, which had also received the news at the moment, understood that if there was no contingency plan, this counteroffensive battle had already failed, and immediate retreat was the best option, but it was bound to impact morale. After all, this was not a strategic retreat as before, but a retreat following a widespread propaganda and the loud call for a counterattack! These Weird Demons indeed had a trick up their sleeve! Dong Gong heard the voice of a commander. The tone was not overly panicked but clearly carried a hint of dejection. They had actually anticipated this possibility since they had already known these were all Pseudo Demon Lords; naturally, there was a possibility of creating a Pseudo Demon Lord on the battlefield. However, relying only on the power they controlled, they couldnt handle this possibility. There were some trial methods to stop it, but all had failed. Dong Gong took a deep breath and said, I have already notified the President. Yes, in such a situation, they could only hope for Shen Hao. That was their biggest contingency. Although Shen Hao had mentioned that he wouldnt casually participate in this battle, the Human Civilization System wouldnt have proceeded with the war, having anticipated the current situation, without Shen Haos presence. Shen Haos existence was the fundamental reason they made such a high-risk decision! At that moment, a faint sigh echoed in the command center. Just a bit more, thats all. Its a good time for a test. That was indeed Shen Haos voice. The reason he wasnt participating in this battle was not merely to observe, but because he was at a critical moment in his research on the Pseudo Demon Lord. The existence of the Pseudo Demon Lord posed a tremendous threat to the entire Human Civilization System. If one merely relied on brute force to push through, even if victorious, there would inevitably be a great cost. Shen Hao sometimes found himself stretched too thin. However, if a solution could be found from the perspective of the Law, that would be a true victory. Shen Hao had already found a way forward, and the crucial moment had arrived. But it looked like he could only give it a try for now. His gaze swept past the newly born Pseudo Demon Lord; all the battling human warriors appeared before him. Although he didnt find any warrior who had reached the Sixth Stage, his gaze suddenly focused on Liu Shuanglian. She was his disciple. Like other geniuses, he had personally taught her during the early stages of her cultivation through his avatar, but she was, genuinely, a disciple of Shen Hao. The connection between Liu Shuanglian and Shen Hao was even closer than that between him and other primordial human warriors. Only second to people like Liu Ruoxi. More importantly, she was breaking through at that moment! Yes, Shen Hao clearly saw that the essence of Liu Shuanglians life was undergoing a profound transformation. She had already reached Level 50, and there wasnt much difference to Level 51; she was just waiting to finish this battle, exchange some military merits for resources, and then immediately seclude herself for a breakthrough. But under the stimulation of consecutive fierce battles and witnessing the birth of a Demon Lord, she uncontrollably took the final step. A vast amount of Extraordinary Elements continuously flowed into her body from around, shaking the entire small world for her breakthrough. The surrounding warriors desperately formed a Great Formation, blocking the increasingly frenzied Weird Demons born from the Demon Lords emergence. Even other legions from various human civilization systems received instructions to provide support and were rushing over desperately. For the civilization battlefield, the birth of a Sixth Stage genius was more important than the lives of many Fifth Stage warriors. However, Liu Shuanglians breakthrough was majorly disrupted by the aura from the Blood Moon Demon Lord, and even with her strong talents, the chance of success was still less than thirty percent. Even in this process, just a mere glance from the Demon Lord could cause her to fail. However, Shen Hao had now cast his gaze upon her, and naturally, things were different. The next instant, the figure seated high upon the throne within Liu Shuanglians Divine Soul suddenly radiated a gentle light, like the Great Sun descending. In just a moment, all the disrupting influences she was enduring were swept away. There was also an indescribable sensation flooding her entire Divine Soul. It was as if she was enveloped by the Great Sun, not scorching, but extremely warm, so warm that her whole being wanted to merge into it. Inside the Divine Soul, at that moment, the voice of the Great Emperor was heard. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I temporarily integrate part of the Great Sun Principle authority of this universe into your body, allowing you to seize the Divine Position. Be mindful to mobilize the power of the Cosmic Origin and complete the breakthrough. Yes! Liu Shuanglian, usually as calm as frost, found her voice trembling. She had once again attracted the attention of His Majesty the Emperor! For a moment, it seemed even the task at hand was overwhelmed by her turbulent emotions. However, it was only for an instant, and she swiftly engaged in what she needed to do. Then she astonishingly found that she was incredibly close to the Great Sun, as if a Great Sun had been born directly within her Divine Soul. She could easily command all surrounding light. With just a thought, the sky, previously veiled by black mist, rolled and dissipated under the sudden burst of the Great Suns radiant light. Endless light and heat shone upon the land, converging on Liu Shuanglian, elevating her aura wildly! For a moment, it seemed she stood equal to that Blood Moon! Chapter 529 - 401: Become the Sword and Shield in Your Majestys Hands! Chapter 529: Chapter 401: Become the Sword and Shield in Your Majestys Hands! Yes, although Liu Shuanglian had only just advanced to the Sixth Stage, at this moment, in terms of status and power, she was not much different from this newly emerged Demon Lord. It was almost like having an additional top-tier combat power! Of course, achieving such a state was not solely due to Shen Hao, unless his entire being descended upon another, which was impossible. Shen Hao merely borrowed the original power of this world. That power was from the Great Sun. In this universe, the Great Sun Principle and the Night Law were two equivalent Extraordinary Rules of origin, although currently, the Night Forces seemed much stronger than the Day Forces, even by more than just a bit, but this was actually not about a difference in the level of power, but rather, a disparity in application. The original Merging Daoist had fallen, splitting their remaining consciousness in two, one half becoming the Great Sun, the other half the Night. Nowadays, although the remnants of the Great Sun Principle still slumbered, even deathly still, the remnants of the Night gradually came to life. The emergence of this Pseudo Demon Lord was precisely due to the Night Remnant Thoughts mobilizing the origin power of the Night Law. This was tantamount to granting a Divine Position. It controlled some of the origin laws of the entire Trial World. Under the same Level, the power was still not enough to compare with a Chosen One who possessed the Red Mythical Talent, but it was already stronger than the usual Chosen One with the Red Mythical Ability. At first, Shen Hao still pondered on how to suppress this Divine Position, but later he found the difficulty too high. Especially as the Night Remnant Thoughts gradually became active, even already possessing certain instinctive reactions. Therefore, he took another approachdeveloping the application of the Great Sun Principle! sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This approach was clearly much easier, on one hand, there was no interference from the Great Sun Will, and on the other hand, Shen Haos own Red Mythical Ability [Great Sun Principle] already allowed him close affinity with the Great Sun. Additionally, he had been constantly pondering over the Great Sun Principle during this time, aiming to utilize it on the battlefield. With all these conveniences combined, he finally achieved results, forcibly seizing some of the origin authority from this Trial Universe. Though it was only a portion and not very strong, how strong could a Pseudo Demon Lord be? The results before his eyes confirmed Shen Haos research. The Night can create a Pseudo Demon Lord; I can also create a Fake Great Sun Avatar.'' Shen Hao was quite satisfied, his voice transmitted into Liu Shuanglians consciousness, Open your mind, let me test the quality of this power. Yes! Liu Shuanglian, recovering from the shock of her suddenly increased strength by many folds, showed no hesitation. Suddenly possessing such a vast, yet not truly her own power, she couldnt immediately use it. Let alone engage in combat of the same level. But with Shen Haos Divine Descent taking control, things naturally became simpler. In an instant, the next moment, everyone on the battlefield watching this newly ascended Great Sun saw very clearly, the Great Sun in the sky and the Blood Moon fiercely collided! At this moment, the whole world seemed to split in two. One side was Night, and the other Day. Interweaving, sweeping through, much like two distinct, massive Legions viciously battling in the sky. Those Weird Demons had no chances of escaping. Each of them was hit immensely even as they approached the human Civilization warriors, who seemed utterly unaware. Day was resurrecting before their eyes! Indeed, much like these Weird Demons once saw Shen Hao as an Avatar of the Day, now the only recognition in this situation was the resurgence of the God of the Great Sun! Their fear of the Great Sun stemmed innately from life itself; the resurgence shocked them beyond comparison! However, compared to the perplexed and fearful Weird Demons, every person from Human Civilization and the entire Affiliated Civilization System cheered, even extremely excited. Whether on the battlefield or in the rear command center. Everyone knew, it had to be their Emperor in action, and the victory of this war was secured! And those at the command center, excitedly stunned, knew considerably more than ordinary warriors. They even clearly saw the scene of Liu Shuanglians breakthrough and her transformation into the Great Sun. Could this be, the Daytime Demon Lord? someone trembled with excitement in their voice. The title Daytime Demon Lord, though not quite pleasant to hear, depicted the significance of this power with utmost clarity. Yes, it must be so! Otherwise, why would our Emperor bother so much for just a mere Pseudo Demon Lord? The fact that we can create a being similar to a Demon Lord, worthy indeed of our Emperor! Such majesty can almost decide a normal Trials victory! Yes, yes! This level of power can compare with a Holy Spirit! Compare with a Holy Spirit! That last statement clearly struck a chord with many. What was a Holy Spirit? It was the strongest, the Controller of a Trial Civilization far more powerful than any other. A Chosen One with Red Mythical Talent, none less in a combat category! And now, their Emperor could directly create a warrior of such caliber. Compared to the Contract Spirit Civilization, theres no need to say who is stronger. Chapter 530 - 401: Become the Sword and Shield in Your Majestys Hands!_2 Chapter 530: Chapter 401: Become the Sword and Shield in Your Majestys Hands!_2 Although their current thoughts were still exaggerated, the power of the Holy Spirit was far from comparable to that of such Pseudo-Gods, having a Talent that allowed her to potentially burst forth with infinite power at critical moments. But this move by Shen Hao fully reflected Shen Haos strength. Taking the auxiliary path sometimes proved more advantageous for a civilization to pass the Trial than direct combat ability. At the very least, the price paid for victory would be greatly reduced. At this moment, there had also been a change at the frontlines. Shen Hao, controlling the body and power of Liu Shuanglian, had already gained an absolute advantage. He had also gained a general understanding of the power represented by this Divine Position. It was roughly equivalent to a common Chosen One with a Level 60 Golden Legend Talent, perhaps because Liu Shuanglian had just been promoted to the Sixth Stage, her strength was still a lot less compared to the Pseudo Demon Lord in front of her. However, Chosen Ones themselves are not reliant on sheer strength. Various powerful Equipment, abilities, and foundations are often the reasons why Chosen Ones are more powerful than native enemies. Therefore, even though Shen Hao had not used his own power, merely utilizing the body of Liu Shuanglian, he was still able to suppress the newly risen Pseudo Demon Lord under his absolute control of power. However, it was only suppression. It would not be so easy to kill him. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it were Liu Shuanglian herself, she would probably be forced to retreat step by step. But this was enough! Although Shen Hao had not discovered too much of the Divine Position, and could only manage this one for now, having this start would make the second, third progressively easier thereafter. Moreover, the nature of this power was actually the same as that of the Pseudo Demon Lord. Both could be substituted. Even if Liu Shuanglian fell on the frontline battlefield or returned heavily wounded, Shen Hao could transfer this power to someone else. After all, the root of the power was the Universe, not Liu Shuanglian. The title Divine Position truly lived up to its name, whoever took this seat would be endowed with the corresponding power! In any case, it was much easier than for Human Civilization to nurture a Chosen One of this level on its own! Lets end this. Accompanied by the last whisper, the Emperors Sword materialized directly, and under Shen Haos blow using his own power, the Pseudo Demon Lord, already suppressed to the extreme, fell with a mournful howl. In the entire Trial Universe, all similar Blood Moon Weird Demons painfully howled at this instant. Although the fall of their source would not directly kill all the Blood Moon Weird Demons, it was enough to greatly weaken them. From this perspective, each Demon Lord killed was a weakening of the entire Weird Demon camp. Shen Hao, having taken action, did not hesitate. He went straight to another battlefield. The fight at Zhuang Zhigaos side had already concluded, but the Holy Spirit didnt require anyone elses help; merely a second burst of Talent, quadrupling her strength, was enough to completely suppress the two Pseudo Demon Lords, even stretching to prevent the world from being blown apart. Victory seemed not far off. But after Shen Hao arrived, the Holy Spirit directly yielded the opportunity to kill to Shen Hao. Although the points provided by the Pseudo Demon Lords were far less than those of real Demon Lords, under the seven-fold cheat, they still amounted to a significant sum. Your Majestys abilities are truly astonishing, the Holy Spirit said, watching Shen Hao easily deal with the two Pseudo Demon Lords, as she sheathed her shield and long sword and floated there in her War Armor, speaking with either admiration or wonder. What she referred to, of course, was not Shen Haos strength. But the fact that Shen Hao had directly created a Great Sun Avatar. Though that Human Soldiers strength was still far from hers, he had already surpassed any Chosen One below her. Yet before this, he was merely a Level 50 Chosen One. How could this not shock the Holy Spirit? In the Civilization Trial, pure martial strength actually places one at a disadvantage, Shen Hao gazed at the Holy Spirit and slowly said, The ever-changing nature of the trials is one aspect, on the other hand, martial strength is the easiest to quantify, and therefore, the difficulty can be increased accordingly. It is those other aspects that require a bit of luck and inspiration that can play a role beyond what the Civilization Trial System can predict. Indeed, this was the current state of the Civilization Trial. At least under the current version, sticking to a pure path of martial force was relatively disadvantageous. Instead, it was talents like Shen Haos auxiliary type that could play a larger role. Even all the cheats that Shen Hao possessed did not directly enhance his strength. All of them were various types of auxiliary abilities. The Holy Spirit was silent for a moment. She had not understood deeply before, but now, especially after losing to Shen Hao, after losing to Human Civilization, her understanding of this became increasingly profound. After a while, she suddenly revealed a smile, quite relieved, and said, In that case, our Contract Spirit Civilization is also quite fortunate to have encountered Your Majesty before martial strength becomes less effective, to have met Human Civilization. From now on, we can fully embrace the path of martial strength, becoming Your Majestys sword and shield! This sense of relief was not new. But as time progressed, the Holy Spirit, along with the entire Contract Spirit Civilization, came to accept the fact that they had become a Civilization Affiliated to Human Civilization. They were even beginning to relish it. Compared to the Contract Spirit Civilization, Im actually looking forward to your future even more, Shen Hao nodded slightly, leaving behind a phrase that was either a fact or an attempt to comfort and inspire before vanishing from sight. The Holy Spirit stayed in the same spot for just a moment, then started making her way to other battlefields. After killing all the Demon Lords, and in such an inconceivable manner, he had completely laid the foundation for victory. Other Demon Lords who were originally coming to support retreated halfway through. Shen Hao even took the opportunity to make another move, killing two or three more before finally stopping. After all, killing these Pseudo Demon Lords yielded the same points as killing ordinary Late Stage Sixth Rank Weird Demons, but the difficulty was not the same, and even if they were killed, it wouldnt be long before new Pseudo Demon Lords occupying the Night God Position would arrive; it realistically didnt hold much strategic significance. At most, it served to exert some deterrent effect. At this moment, Liu Shuanglian attracted more attention. As a Pseudo Demon Lord on the side of Daytime, she continuously tested her strength on the battlefield. Overall, her strength was extremely formidable; the ordinary Late Stage Sixth Rank Weird Demons stood no chance against her. She could easily defeat them one-on-one. It would take at least three or four of them to force her into a stalemate. However, her shortcomings were also quite apparent. That was the incompatibility of systems. Liu Shuanglians own Talent, Profession, and abilitiesall of them clashed with the Daytime Law. Some aspects were even contradictory, making her feel extremely uncomfortable in battle, as if forced into a different shape. It didnt even feel like she was using her own body. If not for the power left by Shen Hao that prevented her from further fusing with the Daytime Law, she might have suffered even more interference, with her very foundation being distorted. After all, rashly using any power far beyond ones own capability is extremely dangerous. Not only Liu Shuanglian but even those Demon Lords had tendencies to lose themselves. When the Night Will fully awakens, whether these Demon Lords would still be the same conscious entities is completely unknown. Ultimately, this power can be used, and must be used, but only within the bounds of this Trial Universe. Once the trial ends, one must abandon this path that isnt ones own without hesitation. Otherwise, it would cause disturbances and affect the potential for future development. Of course, this is a concern from the perspective of Trial Civilizations. But for Weird Demons, the view is completely different! These Weird Demons knew not much, especially with most of them wiped out. But even the little they knew was enough to terrify them. Chapter 531 - 402: The Second Ranking Settlement! Chapter 531: Chapter 402: The Second Ranking Settlement! Every Weird Demon could clearly feel that the advantage that once belonged solely to the Night was being pursued and diminished bit by bit. The God of the Great Sun had not fallen, but rather was simply a step late in awakening. They also did not hold absolute certainty of victory, and the future remained unpredictable. For a time, the relevant intelligence rapidly spread among all Demon Lords, and who knows how much information was continuously transmitted through that special Night dimension. In fact, for Weird Demons, the most correct choice in this situation was to bet all their strength at one go. As time incessantly pressed forward, their hopes for victory always seemed to shrink. But the threat and fear brought by the Great Sun Will was simply too profound for the Weird Demons. They also lacked a mindset that relied on winning by numbers. Even if all the Day Forces were eradicated, what would it amount to if the God of the Great Sun still awoke? They would still bring endless destruction upon them. This was no longer just a fight at the level of Demon Lords, it was a struggle for domination in the Endless World! With this realization, the Weird Demons chose another path. But for Human Civilization, what they saw was a retreat of the Weird Demons. Yes, they were retreating once again. The original counterattack plan of Human Civilization was to immediately undertake a great push after this victory, to constantly radiate the fruits of battle outward, to not only reclaim all the small worlds that had been lost but also to advance ferociously, plundering more resources and scoring more points. However, the retreat of the Weird Demons actually made it more difficult for Human Civilization to acquire points. After deliberation in meetings, they could only adopt a more aggressive approach. All forces pressed forward! In the rhythm of such an offensive, even as the spread of Shen Haos Small Map cheat became faster and faster, it was clearly unable to keep up with the Legions pace of attack, meaning that the frontline warriors no longer had the same Map cheat as before. However, Shen Hao had also allowed this plan. Cheats were powerful, but in times like these, when the environment was not conducive to their use, there was also no need to overly rely on cheats, and even without precise enemy intelligence, he still believed that the warriors from the Human Civilization System could continue to secure victories. Any additional sacrifices brought about by this were worthwhile in the face of greater benefits. And Shen Hao had not been idle during this time. Although he was not yet clear as to why the Weird Demons chose to retreat, naturally, he could not let such precious time slip by. Therefore, Shen Hao made use of the time, continuing to comprehend the Great Sun Principle and persistently designing new Great Sun Divine Positions. Having created the first one, the second and the third became much easier, and in just one or two years time, he had astonishingly unearthed a total of twelve Divine Positions! Although this number was still small compared to that of the Pseudo Demon Lords, these were nevertheless twelve of the most top-tier combat forces. Once dispersed, the speed of the frontline advancement began to surge. Human Civilization had already taken over more than five hundred regions, meaning that in these short two years, they had overtaken the gains of the previous seven to eight years. On one hand, it was due to the aggressive expansion strategy of Human Civilization; on the other, it was naturally because the overall power of Human Civilization had significantly increased. The number of warriors who had stepped into the Sixth Stage was growing faster and faster. Up to now, the number of Chosen Ones within the whole Human Civilization System who had reached the Sixth Stage had surpassed four hundred! Compared to when they first arrived in this world, the number had increased by many tens of times. And when it came to Sixth Stage combat power, that wasnt the only consideration. Having occupied so many regions also brought an exceptionally rich variety of resources. Human Civilization went full throttle with no reservations, nurturing Ancient God Guards. As the original level of the Ancient God Guards gradually increased, their numbers skyrocketed to over a hundred! Even if these Ancient God Guards were only at the initial level of the Sixth Stage, they fought fiercely without fear of death, and as Shen Haos Ancient God Guards, they also inherited some of Shen Haos abilities. When calculating their true combat strength, they were at least equivalent to the mid-stage of Sixth Rank. This level was sufficient to uphold a powerful force. At least under such rampant expansion, the Weird Demons, if not completely overpowered, were indeed being defeated step by step. On the surface, the overall strength might still lean in favor of the Weird Demons, but if this continued, with their forces waning and Human Civilizations growing, it was only a matter of time before Human Civilization Systems power would surpass the Weird Demons. After all, the Weird Demons were not a type of Trial that became insanely stronger over time. However, there must have been a reason behind the Weird Demons choice, and it had to be one that provided the resolve to absolutely reverse the gradually strengthening Human Civilization and the steadily weakening Weird Demons. Shen Hao could only speculate slightly on this. But, as expected, it must be related to the ultimate test of the entire Trial. In fact, this Trial had been the least pressuring experience Human Civilization had faced so far. Although there were still some crises along the way, overall, it was a stable and steady progress, and even if they faced crises, it never directly impacted the entire civilization. But this too was normal. The potential of Human Civilization had also grown increasingly powerful over time, and it goes without saying that, within this Trial, they even possessed a Civilization like the Contract Spirit Civilization, which should have been able to pass the Trial with ease. And this was undoubtedly good news. It meant that Human Civilization did not have to struggle desperately in every Trial crisis; they were indeed moving forward steadily in the process of overcoming the Trials. This was the true significance of cheating. For this reason, both Shen Hao and the entire Human Civilization maintained an extremely stable mentality, even though they were aware of the extremely dangerous levels that still existed, they did not feel too much pressure. Their attention began to converge on the upcoming second ranking settlement. This time, the ranking settlement had been fixed long in advance. Not just the first place of Human Civilization, the second place of Contract Spirit Civilization, including the subsequent seven Civilizations, were all sorted according to their contributions to the entire Civilization System. It could be considered one of the most harmonious rankings since Human Civilization entered the Civilization Trial. As for the fate node that was supposed to occur at this time, so far, there had still been no clues. Some speculated it might have been the birth of the Pseudo Demon Lord that was supposed to happen at this point. But no matter what, all that was needed was to be extra careful on this day, and if nothing happened, then it was likely that the original fate node had already been changed. After all, with the existence of the Cheater that was Human Civilization, the pace of this Trial indeed had been very fast. The Weird Demons had started to retreat early on. In short, the time for the ranking settlement arrived very swiftly. Everything proceeded without incident. Shen Hao had already made his selection for the type of ranking settlement as needed. Considering the current situation, he did not choose defense this time; instead, he chose one auxiliary item and two Offensive Type items as Civilization Rewards. Yes, all were items. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The rules and the Secret Realm were applied within the Civilization, but right now, the greatest pressure on Human Civilization stemmed from the need for a furious offense. After reaching the Sixth Stage of the Civilization Mall Level, the total points needed for each Level increase had become absurdly high. Even with seven times the points and what seemed like an endless supply of Weird Demons, Level growth was still extremely difficult. Therefore, accumulating as many points as possible in this Trial had become the top priority for the entire Human Civilization System. Very quickly, the ranking settlement information appeared on time in the panel of each Chosen One. [Your Civilization has obtained first place in the second ranking settlement of this Trial.] [As the Chosen One with the highest contribution value in your Civilization, you will make the reward selection for your Civilization.] [Please choose any three of the following three rewards.] [1. Mirror Image Army] [2. Holy Link] [3. Teleportation Ticket Book] Still, there were three foundation rewards, but from the last ranking reward, Shen Hao had roughly figured out the level of rewards for this Trial they were simply of a higher original level. While a higher original level also implied greater power, since he already knew, it could not be said to be a surprise. Thus, Shen Hao did not check as carefully as before but quickly glanced through them, etching the three Civilization Level item foundation rewards firmly in his mind. Mirror Image Army, just as the name suggested, could create a mirror image of a Legion to participate in battle! The scale and strength of the Legion were determined by the Level and expenditure. Shen Hao made a simple attempt and found that with his current Level, he couldnt even mirror himself. However, this was quite normal; the power of Shen Hao himself was not something that could be simulated by a Red Mythical Endowment Treasure; it was a force that could have a decisive impact on the entire Civilization Army! Shen Hao then attempted further and found that it was somewhat difficult to simulate the power of a Holy Spirit. At most, he could only simulate a weakened version, like a maximum of four times burst. But this was indeed powerful. The power of the Holy Spirits had also been growing over the years; a four times burst was enough to overwhelm a real Demon Lord. Moreover, this was an individual limit, not a collective one. While mirroring out the Holy Spirit, it was still possible to mirror out a Legion comprised of over ten million Fifth Stage Warriors! Although the consumption was huge, it was totally worth it; such a Legion on the battlefield would definitely be able to easily earn back the expenditure. The Offensive Type item lived up to its name. It directly provided Civilization with a strong and highly familiar Legion! Chapter 532 - 403: Treasure of the Strong-Ruled World! Chapter 532: Chapter 403: Treasure of the Strong-Ruled World! Shen Hao had already thought that, to bring out the maximum effect of this treasure, human civilization might have to find the most powerful and luxurious legion from the entire civilization system. After all, this treasure could not disperse the legion. As for the second item, the Holy Chain, it was also an offensive item, simple in its function: it could gather the strength of a legion in one person through the item. Moreover, the efficiency of this gathering was extremely high. Under normal circumstances, whether its with military formations or magical equipment treasures, trying to temporarily increase someones power in such a way usually only results in a quantitative gain. Achieving a qualitative change, especially a major-stage qualitative change, was extremely difficult. But this treasure could do it! Although it was only over fifty levels in grade, its original level had reached the seventieth level, making it a genuine top-tier treasure of the Seventh Stage. Shen Hao still didnt know the upper limit of this treasure, but if it could be combined with the Emperor profession, gathering the tremendous power of a great legion, or even the entire civilizations power within him, the effect it could unleash was thrilling to think about. If it were as powerful as he envisioned, it would be strong enough to be one of humanitys trump cards. It could only be said that the higher the level of the trial, the higher the level of the rewards as well. As for the last item, it was somewhat unexpected to Shen Hao. There were many possibilities when it came to auxiliary items, so any kind of treasure appearing wouldnt be surprising. But this one was indeed among the more special treasures acquired by human civilization. Name: Teleportation Ticket Book Quality: Red Mythical Level: 54 (70) Originating from a strong, rule-based world, it is the embodiment of teleportation itself. As long as one writes down the desired destination address following a certain template, it is possible to ignore all obstacles like space, time, barriers, seals, etc., and reach the destination directly. The number of tickets is endless, and the total amount obtained depends on the speed of tearing off the tickets. Strong rule-based world Shen Hao repeated these words. It was the first time these words had appeared, especially in the context of the Civilization Trial, which couldnt be ignored. However, the information was still too few. He could only discern some clues from the item itself. Shen Hao now had the item in his hands. Unlike most other equipment and treasures that radiated astonishing power and seemed extraordinary, containing immense power, this Level 54, Sixth Stage Red Mythical civilization foundation treasure looked just like an ordinary book of tickets. It wasnt large in size, just the dimensions of a postcard, with ordinary ticket stubs glued together at one end and even some notches for easy tearing, and the template was on the outer layer. It stated the usage time limit, destination, user, and other basic content, including a specified luggage space. Even to Shen Hao, it looked exceedingly ordinary. However, when he took a pen, prepared to write something, he suddenly felt a mystical sensation surge through him. It was as if any noun that could represent the destination in his mind would trigger the effect and lock onto the target. Shen Hao thought for a moment, then directly retrieved some information from the network. Human civilization actually had a naming system for regions and worlds. It was a coordinate system. Even if the details of the next area to be advanced were unclear, it already had a corresponding coordinate name in the system. These were not exact space coordinates but merely a naming method. In this manner, Shen Hao wrote down the name of a new area that, according to the plan, might be reachable only in a month. Then, following the instructions, he tore off the designated part. The next moment, he vividly felt a unique rule envelop his entire being. But unlike other extraordinary rules, the first impression this set of rules gave Shen Hao was extreme precision, with no room for ambiguity, almost more like physical laws than extraordinary ones. You see, the most significant difference between extraordinary rules and physical rules is their exactness. Extraordinary rules are often vague, like the depictions of words and art, and commonly susceptible to the influence of will and emotion. This is why extraordinary rules tend to affect individuals rather than items or devices. But the extraordinary rules Shen Hao felt right then were incredibly accurate. Row by row, line by line, neatly achieving the desired effect without any vagueness. In just an instant, Shen Hao safely and smoothly appeared at the intended address. A new area that lacked precise coordinates, being named only according to a pattern! Indeed powerful, Shen Hao assessed his surroundings, until he saw the domain continuously spreading out on the Small Map, feeling somewhat astonished. Not only because of the unique power the treasure possessed, but also because of the significance of the treasure to human civilization. Even at this moment, it could greatly increase the efficiency of the human civilizations harvesting! You must know that at this time, the weird demons have always been evading battles, and it is only by utilizing spatial jumps in their offensive route that human civilization is able to catch some tails. After all, the human civilizations transition plan essentially still follows the basic laws of this universe, and even the methods of the weird demons. As outsiders, the abilities native to this land are already somewhat scarce, Especially in the field of spatial transition. But now, with this thing, the expansion actions of human civilization could proceed without any trace of smoke or fire. For instance, in the present area, the weird demons evidently have not started to evacuate yet. Even if human civilization were to attack madly, it would take at least a dozen days to possibly reach this place. But now, one could directly arrive using such a ticket, without attracting any attention! Moreover, its not just about now; looking into the distant future, it could also greatly increase the connections among the many civilizations within the human civilization system. Previously, they could only rely on teleportation arrays, which not only required a great deal of time and resources to build numerous arrays but just reaching the teleportation arrays would consume a considerable amount of time and resources. However, these tickets only required one to write down a name. And their number was endless. Still, Shen Hao had already realized the biggest usage issue with this thing. The overall quantity was indeed endless, but the number one could obtain within a certain time frame was limited. With this in mind, Shen Hao immediately tried it out. His fingers moved incredibly fast, tearing off several hundred in one second, then even quicker, thousands, and even tens of thousands! With his current strength, he had long surpassed the limits of normal life forms in reaction speed. If the mood struck him, imitating The Flash was not an impossibility. But even so, there was still an upper limit to his movements! In one second, repeating an action hundreds of thousands of times was the limit Shen Hao could currently achieve. If you calculate it, thats tens of millions of tickets in one minute, nearly a billion in an hour, and 240 billion in a whole day! Impressive, isnt it? Of course, its impressive. Especially considering that if you were to take it to the Accelerated Secret Realm, the efficiency would increase by a factor of several dozen times more! But there lies the problem. How big is the gap in this area for human civilization system nowadays? Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The entire human civilization system now, including all affiliated civilizations and their affiliated civilizations, has a total population that has reached the level of a hundred trillion! After all, all Trial Civilizations are madly increasing their population, especially within the Extraordinary System, where a larger population means more geniuses! Add on the continuous joining of new Extraordinary Civilizations, and in the foreseeable future, a hundred trillion is merely a starting point. For such a vast population, this daily number of 240 billion movements is not so much a drop in the bucket as it is indeed insufficient. Whats more, 240 billion is the speed only Shen Hao has, and he cant spend all his time on it. The most important thing is, this item seems to specify that a single ticket can only be used by one individual, and there are even limits on the space for carrying items, with some extremely large items, like planet-level warships, that will possibly miss out on the convenience unless a way is found to pack them. So, including the native army, which has already reached three trillion in scale, completing one whole migration for the entire Legion would require the consumption of exactly three trillion teleportation tickets! The item is good, but still not abundant enough, Shen Hao felt slightly disappointed. Or perhaps just not greedy enough. Its clear that a treasure of such scale, already able to play such an important role, was sufficient. He stored the treasure away, intending to let his subordinates come up with collective ideas later on how to create some kind of more efficient machine to make better use of it. Thus far, the three Civilization-level Treasures of this ranking reward had all been sorted out. Since Shen Hao had predetermined the types, this time there wasnt anything like Laws or Secrets that everyone expected and profited from, but each treasure indeed could play a significant role under the current situation of human civilization. Its sort of an advantage of cheating. Shen Hao then turned to his personal Chosen One reward. This couldnt cheat by locking in a type, and the result was quite disappointing to Shen Hao. The usual Red Mythical ability experience balls, a direct +5 to the ability bar, plus two profession exclusive Mythical abilities of the same level. Thats right, compared to the previous Trial ranking rewards of two profession exclusive Red Mythical abilities, it was just the addition of the words of the same level. Chapter 533 - 404: When Its Time to End the Trial! Chapter 533: Chapter 404: When Its Time to End the Trial! This trials scale was evidently much larger than the previous one, and the ranking rewards strength should also be far greater. For example, the Red Mythical Level Equipment awarded last time had a higher original level. However, the original level of the equipment and the ability level were somewhat different. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This chosen reward, compared to the last trials ability ball rewards, was merely equivalent to adding a sufficient number of specifically designated Red Mythical ability experience balls. Shen Hao roughly calculated that he had now reached Level 56. To raise a Red Mythical ability to such a level, he would need at least four hundred Red Mythical ability experience balls. Two would be equivalent to eight hundred. And it wasnt much different from the first reward. But the first reward could be freely used. The value comparison between them wasnt easy to judge. However, it didnt matter, as Shen Hao had a cheat, allowing him to gather all the rewards. Just like that. The reward had already been set and there was no possibility of changing it now. Shen Hao directly received it. The number in the ability bar increased again, and at the same time, two Profession Exclusive Red Mythical abilities also emerged. One was named [Emperors Son], and the other [Emperors Emblem]. Shen Hao looked at the introductions of these two abilities and was quite satisfied. It could only be said that they were truly Profession Exclusive abilities. They matched the Emperor profession extremely well. The so-called [Emperors Son] was somewhat similar to the avatar he had obtained before, but not the same. Shen Hao could impart some of his own abilities and even some connections between himself and the entire Human Civilization to others. It was like creating several Little Emperors for the entire civilization! Just having some abilities of the [Emperor] profession was a huge help to the entire civilization, not to mention other battle-type abilities. Without a doubt, this ability could create some even stronger geniuses. It might even surpass all other Chosen Ones except Zhuang Zhigao and Qiuyue, who were both endowed with Red Mythical Talent. It could create a new tier! And what if he gave this opportunity to Qiuyue and Zhuang Zhigao? Shen Hao was somewhat eager. It wasnt an avatar, but from the perspective of the entire civilization, it was more useful than an avatar! The other ability, Emperors Emblem, was somewhat similar to the Emperors Seal. However, the Emperors Seal borrowed a mark of Shen Haos part abilities, while the Emperors Emblem was an actual item. It could not only be given to different people for use, but it could also unleash even greater power. Likewise, it was an extension of the Emperor professions power. This made Shen Hao realize that the [Emperor] professions main direction was indeed the entire civilization. However, the stronger the civilization, the stronger the individuals power. Still not bad. Although it hadnt met his expectations, the current outcome was still good. Shen Hao also immediately looked toward the next ranking settlement time node. Calculated, it was about ten years! Compared to the previous eight years, it was extended. This is likely the last ranking settlement, and the last fate node as well, Shen Hao squinted his eyes. Predicting the situation at this fate node wasnt difficult. Over this period, as Shen Hao further analyzed the Trial Universes laws, he gained a deeper understanding of the Trial Universe. So he could more clearly feel that, as the Human Civilization System continuously eliminated Weird Demons, certain forces were gathering at the universal law level. It seemed like a recovery process. Clearly, it was the manifestation of the Night Will. Or rather, it was the law avatar of that Merging Daoist who had reached the Seventh Stage at the beginning of this universe. This also meant that if the Trial Civilizations dealt with more Weird Demons, then in the not-too-distant future, the awakening Night Will would become even stronger. To some extent, this was highly in line with the Trial Civilizations customs. The difficulty of the final stage would vary depending on the performance of the civilizations participating in the trial. Clearly, given the Human Civilization Systems performance so far, this final enemy would undoubtedly be extraordinarily formidable. But even though he now understood this, Shen Hao wasnt planning to slow down the pace of his attacks. In the end, he could earn points at a sevenfold rate! The benefits this brought to the entire civilization were definitely greater than the drawbacks of the final enemy becoming stronger. Because the enemys strength was predictable. Even if the initial Merging Daoist had just stepped into the Seventh Stage, with ten more years, Shen Hao was fully confident he could handle the final enemy. The content of this trial is now clear! Shen Hao thought to himself, having grasped everything, a clear fighting spirit emerged within him, Its time to get ready for the end! Not only could he not slow down, but on the contrary, he had to push hard, with all his might! Before the final settlement moment arrived, he would crazily enhance the entire civilizations strength, thus further increasing his own power. Thus, Shen Hao directly transmitted his will quickly to the entire army. There was only one demandinsanely increase points! And he provided a countdown. The Human Civilization and its former Affiliated Civilizations had long been mentally prepared. They clearly understood that their Emperor had incredible sources of intelligence. After each trial settlement, he could always clearly know the next trial settlement time node. Chapter 534 - 404: When Its Time to End the Trial!_2 Chapter 534: Chapter 404: When Its Time to End the Trial!_2 S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. More foresighted than the Prophet. Thus, regarding some detailed questions, they could raise objections in front of Your Majesty, but when it comes to the overall direction, the entire civilization, and even the whole civilization system, must unconditionally execute all of Your Majestys will! Suddenly, the actions of the civilization accelerated. In fact, they had already reached the extreme. But now, having received a new reward, they could accelerate once again. Firstly, there was the [Teleportation Ticket Book]. This treasure was crucial for the human civilization in the grand battle for points; after all, it could truly block the retreat of the weird demons, significantly improving the human civilizations efficiency in advancing and even applicable for warriors attacking. Therefore, the research institute quickly conducted research and created a very fast ticket-tearing machine. They even used the latest technology from the Civilization Mall Level. That was a Civilization Mall that had been promoted to Level 53! However, dividing time infinitely was in itself an exceedingly challenging domain. Towards the end, each magnitude of breakthrough could be considered a major level of progression. This involved the operational efficiency of the mechanical structures and was not merely used on the ticket book. Thus, even though the researchers did everything possible, achieving the utmost they could, they still couldnt reach the extremity that Shen Hao could achieve with his incredibly powerful extraordinary power. Even staying in the Accelerated Secret Realm, in one day, only over thirty billion tickets could be torn. But fortunately, accumulating continuously for twenty-four hours, the final data was still quite considerable. Sufficient for some powerful legions to undergo transformative attacks. On the other hand, during this time, an incessant flow of mall resources continued from Shen Haos hands to the entire legion. This solidified the connections between the Attached Civilization Army, which had no previous ties with Shen Hao, and Shen Hao himself. Their killing of weird demons also began to bring substantial points to Shen Hao. These points, after being augmented by a sevenfold cheat, reached a considerable figure, Thus, the efficiency at which the human civilization acquired points was increasing at an incredible rate. This again led to a virtuous cycle; more points were crazily enhancing the entire civilization systems power, then feeding back to Shen Hao, and from him, bestowed upon the entire legion. This is why Shen Hao would resolutely opt for massive advancement rather than merely trying to pass the trial by slowing down. The same advancement, ultimately, the returns laid upon the human civilization were far too powerful. At the same time, other treasures were continuously playing their roles. Especially the Holy Link and the Mirror Image Army. The Mirror Image Army directly chose to duplicate a force including the Holy Spirit and tens of millions of powerful Fifth Stage Warriors. And Zhuang Zhigao personally designed the formation. Ultimately, they got a mighty legion capable of annihilating several pseudo Demon Lords in seconds! Yes, in seconds. The Holy Spirits power, level, were also continuously increasing. Even as Shen Haos force grew incredibly fast due to the strengthening of the civilization at this moment, the Holy Spirits level was still three levels higher than Shen Haos, having reached Level 59. Itself already surpassing the Pseudo Demon Lord in power, plus the assistance of such a legion, instantaneously annihilating several Pseudo Demon Lords wasnt unimaginable. And after duplicating through the Mirror Image Army, such powerful combat power now existed in two forces! Coupled with the Great Sun Divine Position that Shen Hao was still continuously creating, it can be said that in the front-line wars, it considerably suppressed the weird demons pseudo Demon Lord maneuvers. As for the Holy Link, it was tried out by Shen Hao personally; needless to say, it would surely give a great surprise to the adjacent Night Will. Time, amidst this frantic advancement, kept elapsing. Three years later, it seemed that the Weird Demons had completely given up on frontline warfare and even began to proactively send Weird Demon Legions to the front lines. Clearly, the Demon Lords knew as well what benefits the death of the Weird Demons brought to the resurrection of the Great Night God. They placed all their hopes on the omnipotent Will of the Night. Under such circumstances, the Human Civilization System naturally accepted with pleasure. Harvesting everything without mercy. The number of Weird Demons in this Trial Universe was simply too vast. They exceeded the previous trial not only in Level but also in quantity. Otherwise, they wouldnt have met the terrifying numbers demanded for the upgrades of the Civilization Mall. Now the Civilization Mall Level had reached Level 55! At this rate, it seemed entirely possible that in seven years, the Civilization Mall Level could step into Level 57, which was the late stage of the Sixth Stage. And Shen Haos personal power had also officially entered Level 57 not long ago. Becoming Late Stage Sixth Stage. His growth rate in power Level had actually surpassed that of the Holy Spirits, who also possessed the Red Mythical Talent. After all, the Emperor profession was only slow at first, but as the power of civilization continued to increase, the pace of growth was absolutely terrifying. At this moment, not only had the Human Civilizations power reached an astonishing level, but even those Affiliated Civilizations had seen significant growth. And it wasnt just the Levels that were increasing. Even in direct combat at this moment, Holy Spirits were no longer a match for Shen Hao. A Chosen One with pure Battle Type Red Mythical Talent at Level 59 would lose to the lower-level Shen Hao in frontal combat, showing the strength of Shen Haos foundation. Level 57 definitely wouldnt be Shen Haos limit in this trial. This filled Shen Hao with confidence for the upcoming peak battle that belonged to top warriors. For this trial, the victory or defeat of the Legion-level combat had practically been settled. The only variable left was the final peak battle. However, before the peak battle commenced, Shen Hao still planned to collect as many points as possible. Yes, he meant those real Demon Lords who were hiding. Over these three years, those who stepped forward to fight were all Pseudo Demon Lords. Not a single real Demon Lord had been discovered, hiding very diligently. Based on Shen Haos analysis of the Night Rules, those real Demon Lords were completely different from these Pseudo Demon Lords. Killing any number of Pseudo Demon Lords didnt have much effect on weakening the Will of the Night. On the contrary, it even recovered some of the essence of the Weird Demons themselves, further strengthening the power of the Will of the Night. But the real Demon Lords were different. These Demon Lords were highly merged with the Will of the Night, inseparable. It wouldnt be wrong to regard them as avatars of the Will of the Night. Killing them would not only yield a large number of points, but it would also effectively weaken the power of the Night Will. For this reason, Shen Hao regarded finding and eliminating the Demon Lords as his second most important objective in these years, second only to increasing his own Strength! He had always been looking for ways to find them. Because these Demon Lords were all hiding, relying on the map, it would be difficult to achieve on this scale as this times map cheat was hard to expand to the entire world. However, as Shen Hao delved deeper into the analysis of the Night Laws, he also found ways to locate them. The characteristics of the Demon Lords were ultimately too obvious. Carrying the Will of the Night, it was clearly not so easy for them to completely conceal themselves at the level of Laws. Just now, Shen Hao had successfully found three, and they were gathered together! Just right, lets test my current power. Chapter 535 - 405: The Last War Chapter 535: Chapter 405: The Last War Although it was locked on based on the aura of the Law, once Shen Hao arrived in the vicinity, the Small Map showed their positions with crystal clarity. The worlds where these three Demon Lords resided were near each other, which for beings of their level, made no difference from being gathered together. In addition, Shen Hao realized that all three Demon Lords were indeed doing their utmost to conceal themselves. One of them, in particular, had shrunk into a ball, sealing itself completely with layers of weirdness. Not the slightest whiff of its aura was leaked. Under such circumstances, unless Shen Hao came nearby and sensed something, or the Small Map explored the area, it would not be surprising for one to not discover the Demon Lord hidden within, even if the entire region was swept clean by a Human Civilization Legion. If all the Demon Lords were like this, it would not be strange to be unable to find them. However, this also showed that the Demon Lords truly pinned all their hopes on the Night Gods awakening. Perhaps in their understanding, as long as the Night God awakened first, victory would be inevitable. No matter how strong, one can be limited by their perception, Shen Hao said as he lifted a hand, and the Emperors Sword appeared in his grasp. This Profession Exclusive Equipment of the Red Mythical level remained Shen Haos strongest offensive equipment, its Level also having reached 57. In the next moment, the Demon Lord, still in slumber and unaware of the impending crisis, simply vanished in its sleep. Without a trace. Shen Hao was quite pleased with this performance of his. With his strength, he was already capable of instantly killing a relatively ordinary Demon Lord. However, there were different levels of instant kills. At this level of existence, the sensing of enemies and crises was extraordinarily sharp; killing was easy, but to remain undetected until the last moment was the real challenge. At least, the Holy Spirits could never hope to achieve this. Moreover, Shen Hao managed to kill such a powerful being without harming so much as a blade of grass or flower nearby. Even the Barrier that the Demon Lord had used for concealment was left without a scratch. The numerous Weird Demons in the vicinity had no idea what had happened. It was like snuffing out an ants life, silently. Only at this moment did the Law level begin to show a slight response as the lower Weird Demons under this Demon Lord started to sense something was amiss. Compared to the Seventh Stage, there may still be a long way to go, but to say Im invincible at the current stage is by no means an exaggeration, Shen Hao acknowledged his own strength. He did not linger and immediately headed for the next target. Likewise, the silent Instant Kill could probably only be noticed by other Chosen Ones who suddenly discovered a surge in their Civilization Points and Performance Value. The points gained from a Demon Lord were remarkably large, including, after all, a portion of the authority of the Night Law, and with Shen Haos personal gain, multiplied by a hundred percent and then by seven, it even exceeded the points earned from sweeping through dozens of areas! S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The three of them together gave a significant boost to the Civilization Mall Level progress. Because of this, Shen Hao had tested his own strength but did not stop there. He continued following the Law information, seeking the areas where the Demon Lords were located. As he deepened his understanding of the local worlds Laws, Shen Hao actually felt somewhat like he was Sovereign of the Universe, whether it was creating the Great Sun Divine Position to bestow upon others or in finding Demon Lords with such precision, something no other Chosen One could achieve. This even made Shen Hao feel that perhaps this was the proper use of the Sovereign Talent. As long as one had sufficient foundation and analytical strength, Sovereign could dominate all the Universe! Over the next few years, all the Chosen Ones within the Human Civilization System would occasionally witness the pleasant surprise brought about by the soaring of the Human Civilization Performance Points. Conversely, the Demon Lords also sensed an invisible hand silently devouring the Demon Lords one by one. They fell into a panic. Pseudo Demon Lords could die in vast numbers and they would not care; the more that died, the stronger the Night God would be upon awakening. But they were different. Their deaths could genuinely harm the Night God! As the moment for the Night Wills awakening drew near, the Demon Lords assimilation by the same became increasingly severe, to the extent that they could almost be considered the Night Gods tentacles and avatars. Therefore, under the threat of being harmed, these Demon Lords also employed various methods. First of which was to no longer gather together and not even stay hidden in a fixed place. This certainly caused Shen Hao no small amount of trouble. He locked onto targets using the information contained within the Cosmic Origin, but it took time, and sometimes he could only determine a rough location. After arriving, he had to rely on the spread and exploration of the Small Map to finally discover them. Sometimes, just as he was about to lock on, the Demon Lord would have already changed its position. And not just that, Shen Hao could also clearly sense another will becoming increasingly active within the Extraordinary Dayuan, interfering with his locking and judgment. Clearly, that was undoubtedly the will of the Night God. However, this will had not fully awakened; for now, it was only instinctively acting. Although it could indeed cause interference for Shen Hao, it could never stop him. Chapter 536 - 536 405 The Final War_2 ?Chapter 536: Chapter 405: The Final War_2 Chapter 536: Chapter 405: The Final War_2 It was simply a contest of who had more tricks up their sleeve! Shen Hao had never feared anyone when it came to the depth of his techniques. The eighteenth one! In just four short years, Shen Hao had already taken care of a full eighteen Demon Lords! It was at this moment that the Human Civilizations Civilization Mall Level finally reached Level 57! At the Sixth Stage, this was the last critical level. Advancing meant reaching the Late Stage Sixth Stage. Compared to some of the minor earlier upgrades, this upgrade was also the most important one within the same stage, second only to the major stage advancements. Although Human Civilizations own research on technology and heritage wasnt at such a level yet, the mere application of some powerful goods from the mall was enough to elevate the Civilization Armys strength to another level in a short period of time. After all, much of the technology from this phase wasnt originally supposed to be part of this Trial. The Sixth Stage was already considered the top tier within this Trial Universe. In each region, there would mostly be but one Sixth Rank Weird Demon, let alone equipping the forces with weapons of this stages caliber? One could only say that ever since his first Trial, Shen Hao had been continuously using the points hack and swiftly integrating forces, monopolizing the Trials rewards. This series of point accumulation finally showed a very concrete effect in this Trial! By this point, the Civilization Armys strength had completely reversed in comparison to that of the enemy forces in the Trial Civilizations. Such a vast number of Weird Demons, seemingly endless and found across countless worlds, to even think about them was enough to drive one to despair. And yet, there were indeed signs that they were being completely eradicated! Some natives saved by Human Civilization became incomparably excited when they realized this. Things they dared not even dream of had actually become reality! These natives loyalty and affection toward Human Civilization took yet another step toward ultimate sublimation. Even though Shen Hao hadnt recognized them as subjects of Human Civilization, their sheer loyalty was enough to significantly enhance Shen Haos cultivation speed. This even led to the All Gods Palace, previously of little significance within Human Civilization, to crazily produce Faith Crystals. After all, both the quantity and intensity of faith were undeniable. Such quality even prompted Shen Hao to issue new orders that slightly relaxed the recruitment requirements for the natives. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mainly, it reduced some of the Talent requirements. After all, the current Human Civilization System had already become extremely vast. If one included the Affiliated Civilizations and their adjuncts, there were easily over a hundred civilizations. There was, in fact, a lot of room for recruitment. Resources were plentiful, and there was a demand for labor, especially labor with such a degree of loyalty, which was precisely what Human Civilization needed. As for the slight relaxation in Talent requirements, it was negligible when viewed against the vast numbers of natives. Overall, every aspect of the entire Civilization System was looking bright. Not only was there unprecedented strength, but also an unprecedented level of confidence. Especially for the newly joined civilizations. This might be the easiest Trial that any of them had ever experienced. The Contract Spirit Civilization was no exception. Their strength was indeed formidable, but not to such an extent as to have such small sacrifices and such immense benefits! Even the most radical patriots within their civilization had to admit that joining Human Civilization was the more beneficial choice. Under such circumstances, the whole Civilization System was also rapidly merging, gradually forming a cohesive whole. Just as in every past Trial. Time, inching ever closer to the final node. Shen Hao was still doing everything in his power to find and deal with Demon Lords. He was unaware of the exact number of Demon Lords, but given the current situation, it was clear that it was impossible to eradicate all Demon Lords before the final moment arrived. Especially since the revival of the Night Will was becoming more and more evident. It had even taken to actively transferring Demon Lords that Shen Hao had locked onto. This demonstrated a certain level of thinking ability. Shen Hao began to shift his focus to this ultimate opponent. Although Human Civilization had achieved a complete victory on the level of Legion warfare, this did not mean that Shen Hao could relax his guard against the Night Will. Under the Extraordinary Rules, such a being, having merged with the essence of the world, could easily destroy the Endless Universe and its Legions solely with its own strength. Even if a great victory had been achieved in the Legion warfare, if the top-tier war was lost, civilization would still be headed for the apocalypse. This was the brutal nature of the Trial. Top warriors and the strength of civilization, always difficult to balance. The deeper Shen Hao delved into the Civilization Trial, the more he felt that the Mythical Talent and Profession he obtained through the cheat were likely specifically targeted. Balancing personal power and the strength of civilization, the combination of [Sovereign] and [Emperor] was perhaps not so dominant against the Chosen One. But in the face of the Trial, it was simply overwhelmingly powerful. Not only had he achieved a complete victory at the level of Legion warfare, but Shen Hao also intended to achieve a complete victory at the level of top-tier warrior warfare! Its just unknown whether this is the revival of a former Merging Daoist, or a brand new Integrating Life Form. Shen Hao glanced at the countdown timer and decided to focus all his energy on the Night Will. Now, he had extremely profound understanding of the laws of this Trial Universe. Especially the Great Sun Principle. He was sure that the Great Sun Will had almost entirely fallen, with little chance of revival beyond some basic instincts. The residual will of the Merging Daoists within it was much the same. From this perspective, the Night Will was very likely not the original Merging Daoist, but a newborn born on top of the original Merging Daoists will. What on earth happened in the past. Shen Hao tried to find reasons for the Merging Daoists self-division. The information provided by the cheat made it clear to him that the Merging Daoist did not split due to external enemies. He also found no remnants of foreign warriors in the information of the Great Origin Law of this universe. Unless it was the Civilization Trial! This was why Shen Hao valued the truth so highly. So far, Human Civilization had undergone four Trials. The first two were completely arranged by the Civilization Trial itself, including the trial mode and the trial enemies, all originating from the Civilization Trial. But starting from the third, this had changed. Trial Civilizations were sent into real universes, where everything seemed no longer controlled but free to develop. However, if the trial crises that arose in these real universes were still created by the Civilization Trial Then Shen Hao would need a far more dangerous understanding of the Civilization Trial. However, investigating this was not easy. Shen Hao could not get any useful information from the Great Origin Law, and the information on Merging Daoists contained within the Great Sun Principle was long gone. So the only possible source of information left was the revived God of Night! Even a second-generation successor should inherit some memories of the Merging Daoist. Shen Hao didnt even plan to wait for the complete revival of the God of Night. Right now, he sprung into action. This was a clash at the level of Law Origin, where Shen Haos strength, compared to the Seventh Stage, was still somewhat insufficient. At this level, the difference that came with the Great Stages was no longer as simple to surmount as before. But now, Shen Hao had already deciphered a multitude of laws and had virtually plundered a vast array of permissions associated with the Great Sun Principle. To say he was a genuine God of Day was no exaggeration! Even if not original, his stronger foundation was more than enough! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on Novlove.com Chapter 537 - 537 406 The Memory of the Merging Daoist ?Chapter 537: Chapter 406: The Memory of the Merging Daoist! Chapter 537: Chapter 406: The Memory of the Merging Daoist! This trial was Human Civilizations longest trial ever, and on a strict sense, it was also the most relaxed one. Although there were some ripples in the process, such as the Pollution from the Rules of the Night and the Contract Spirit Civilization, none of them posed a real threat to Human Civilization. This was also because Human Civilization had continually accumulated power and foundation through repeated cheating, finally reaching this level. Shen Hao believed that things would only get better from now on; that truly illustrated the meaning of having cheats instead of struggling bitterly in trials. Nevertheless, he would never underestimate the Civilization Trial. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just the current level of advancement was not enough for the mighty civilizations that developed these cheats to fall one after another. After all, with Shen Hao and Human Civilizations current strength, they werent qualified to decode the Civilization Trial System, let alone develop even an outdated cheat. There would certainly be greater challenges in the future. Therefore, even though Shen Hao was fully confident in dealing with the final Night Will, he was still not the slightest bit careless. When he decided to intervene, he directly started to gradually erode the Rules of the Night. Night and Day were inherently one; they were forcibly separated by a Merging Daoist in times past, and it was their fusion that could bring forth greater power. The indigenous civilization too, under threat, followed this path. Shen Hao even suspected that this path of mutual integration was the only hope left by the Civilization Trial to the Trial Civilizations that lacked both formidable combat strength and Law decoding capabilities. But for Shen Hao at the moment, this path was a small opportunity to significantly increase his chances of success. Having already basically consumed the Great Sun Principle, every bit of the Night Law he devoured allowed Shen Hao to feel his power to wield force multiplying. Night together with Day, thats the true level of the Seventh Stage! Shen Hao had clearly recognized this, And what the black will seeks to do is to simply transform the Night Law into the Seventh Stage. What was the significance of this? Shen Hao didnt understand for now, but he had an intuition that this might have been the reason why that ancient Merging Daoist split his own and the entire Multi-dimensional Worlds Laws in two. This made Shen Hao even more eager to consume it quickly. In just a few months, he felt the fierce counterattack of the Night Will! This was a counterattack at the level of Laws, but of course, the violent shaking of the Extraordinary Dayuan logically affected the whole Universe. In this period, everyone could clearly feel the chaos engulfing the entire Universe. Sometimes, Day prematurely emerged; at times, Night suddenly engulfed the Great Sun, or during the Night, the outline of the Great Sun appeared unexpectedly. And the further changes brought about affected everything enormously. Especially for the natives and the Weird Demons. From time to time, some powerful natives would suddenly fall and become Weird Demons, or some powerful Weird Demons would burst, perish, and even a very few would reverse into some sort of deformed Day Creatures. To the natives, this was simply incredible. The Laws and principles that had existed for countless years were changing constantly. But the Human Civilization System had already been notified by Shen Hao and was prepared. The related propaganda spread quickly. The great Emperor is fighting the final battle with the Night! The long years of pain are about to end. The Emperor allows you to temporarily retreat from the battlefield, you must hold on to your innermost self! The warriors with outstanding military achievements will be able to exchange for resources to aid themselves! The recipients of the propaganda, of course, were the increasingly large native army, while the other legions of the Human Civilization System were still tirelessly sweeping away the Weird Demons. Although the death of ordinary Weird Demons would strengthen the power of the Night God, hastening Its complete awakening, it could also provide Human Civilization with more points. Thus, this was also an order from Shen Hao. At this stage, Human Civilizations focus was already not just on the current trial; they were looking ahead to future trials. They needed to try their hardest to win fiercely; points were of utmost importance! However, this also made all natives clearly realize, the war that had lasted for hundreds of thousands of years, causing countless people to suffer and despair, was truly about to end. Even for those natives who had joined the Civilization System, the excitement was indescribable. Like Tian Chunyan at this moment. She had successfully joined the Contract Spirit Civilization, becoming a formal citizen and, consequently, learned the truth about the Civilization Trial and the origin of the Human Divine Country. She was indifferent to the more brutal trials that lay in the future; as a warrior, all her ability and status came from power, naturally she would not fear war, having long adapted to it. But this trial of the Universe was different. As her homeland, she could never forget the past pain and despair, the memory of each comrade being deceived and blinded, sent to their deaths. Its really going to end At this moment, Tian Chunyan sat in a specially prepared Formation, viewing message after message on the network through her personal terminal. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on Novlove.com Chapter 538 - 538 406 The Memory of the Merging Daoist_2 ?Chapter 538: Chapter 406: The Memory of the Merging Daoist!_2 Chapter 538: Chapter 406: The Memory of the Merging Daoist!_2 Even the Heart Cleansing Pill couldnt fully suppress the trembling in her heart. Yet, this was still joy reaching its extreme. At the frontlines, the sweep continued at a rapid pace, and more and more weird demons, stricken by the Law fluctuations, died explosively. One world after another was liberated, and countless native warriors received notices of victory. Watching the scenes where person after person couldnt believe it, or were so excited they screamed and shouted, Tian Chunyan felt completely the same, despite not knowing them. If it werent for her being in a quiet room, she would have wanted to cheer as well. Even now, faint cheers from the neighboring rooms began to emerge and grew louder. Until a voice spread through all the rooms. Stay quiet, guard your spirits, dont devolve into weird demons in these final moments. Even in death, there would be no peace. Think more about the future, your lives are still long. This was the voice of their Contracted Spirit peoples commanding officer. The cheering gradually subsided, and Tian Chunyan also strived to calm her own emotions. The officer was right. They had won, and this grace required a lifetime to repay and fulfill. Her heart also harbored a desire to truly join Human Civilization, to become a part of Human Civilization, to meet again that Human genius who first found her, and even to personally meet the great Emperor. For this, any sacrifice was worth it. Once one has desire and goals, everything changes. At this moment, there were certainly more than just Tian Chunyan who harbored similar thoughts. Unlike the natives recruited in the last Trial, these natives from this Trial were truly rescued from prolonged pain and despair by Human Civilization. Coupled with some propaganda and motivational tactics, their sense of belonging to Human Civilization was much stronger. This was also why Human Civilization was willing to recruit more. However, Shen Hao wasnt quite aware of the changes within the civilization at the moment; he was still fully engaged in the attack against the thoroughly awakened Night Will. Yes, even though it wasnt time for a true awakening, in such a critical life-and-death situation, it had no choice but to wake up early. This was the first time Shen Hao actually battled a real Merging Daoist. The last time, the Ancient God had been killed by him before it was successful, but this time, it was a genuine Merging Daoist. Or you could say Harmonizer, Single God, or even Heavenly Dao Will, Master of Hongmeng, and so on. Such existences no longer had a true self; they had completely merged their spirit with the Universes Extraordinary Dayuan, their very being representing the root of all Extraordinary manifestations in the Universe. Almost a manifestation of the concept of truth. Theoretically, there were only two ways to kill such a being. First, destroy the Extraordinary Dayuan that connects the entire Universe, devolving it into a Universe without any Extraordinary Power. For some low-magic Universes, that approach might be feasible, but for Universes like this one, the Extraordinary had become part of its formation. The core structure of the entire Universe was largely filled with Extraordinary Rules. For example, the existence of small worlds, the situations of world crevices, the regional aggregation of small worlds, and so on. Destroying the Extraordinary Power was even harder than outright annihilating the entire Universe. An ordinary Seventh Stage being absolutely couldnt do it. Clearly, it was impractical. What Shen Hao was attempting now was the other method. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Devouring this part of the Law Origin, to replace from another! To a certain extent, he was returning the Dayuan of this Universe to its original state, to a time when Day and Night werent completely antagonistic or sharply delineated. With the Night Law completely changed, the pure Night Will had only one path left: extinction. Thus, It was truly desperate. Shen Hao could clearly feel this Night Wills fear. Threats, pleas, deception, and even attempts to change and negotiateevery possible tactic had been tried. But Shen Hao could also sense its immaturity. This was indeed a nascent will, perhaps still carrying a few remnants of original memory, but its personality was thoroughly new-born. Sadly, Shen Hao was completely unaffected. He already had victory within his grasp. In fact, he had even begun to dominate parts of the opponents consciousness, truly extracting the fragmentary memories of the original Merging Daoist! Although it was only a small part, it was enough for Shen Hao to piece together some of the truth. Long before the changes between Day and Night occurred, this world was just a strong yet ordinary multidimensional world. Countless cultivators practiced and developed in various small worlds, and some forces even stepped out of their small worlds limits to progress towards becoming multi-world forces. The original Merging Daoist was born within such a major force. Esteemed in status, extraordinary in position. And from birth, he possessed an incredibly powerful Talent, it wouldnt be an exaggeration to call him the favorite of the Heavenly Dao. He cultivated smoothly and unobstructed, never encountering any difficulties, and could even travel thousands of miles in a day, using merely a mere hundred years to become an Immortal, roaming the Endless World. Yes, a hundred years. Even Shen Hao was startled when he pieced together such information. Even for him, to reach the Sixth Stage, it had taken him nearly over fifty years! Even though the conditions he had were not as abundant as those of the Merging Daoist, he too possessed an exceptional Talent and many rewards from the Civilization Trial. A hundred years to reach the Sixth Stage was indeed an exaggerated talent. Perhaps it was precisely because of his smooth sailing that when the Merging Daoist reached the peak of the Sixth Stage, he felt an unprecedented emptiness. He clearly understood the limits of the world, his own limits. The early Seventh Stage, that was the limit. After seeing too many worlds, they became mundane, and after enough stories had accumulated, they all seemed identical. Especially after all familiar faces had passed away, and after experiencing who knows how many long years, time turned into torture. So, here comes the crucial point! Shen Hao didnt know what had happened, perhaps because these memories were too severely damaged, or maybe for another reason, but in any case, this Merging Daoist who almost effortlessly reached the pinnacle of the Endless World, seemed to have found a way to break out of the world. That was the extremity! The Laws of the world were too vast and too perfect. Such perfect Laws would only interfere with the growth of the Extraordinary Dayuan; there had to be imbalance, an extreme imbalance, to promote the self-development of the Great Origin Law! So, with his sacrifice, he tore apart his benevolence and malice towards all living beings and the world, one part managing the Daytime Law, the other part managing the Night Law, making both sets of Laws completely opposing. As for the Weird Demons, they were just an additional change brought to the world by the imbalance of the Laws. But even knowing this, the Merging Daoist wouldnt care in the slightest. His heart had long been set on the world itself, on the plane of Laws, and even on everything outside the world. Without changes, he would be consumed by endless emptiness just the same. However, after learning what he wanted to know, Shen Hao didnt feel much joy in his heart. If viewed from a conspiratorial perspective, there were far too many suspicious aspects behind all this. How was such an exaggeratedly talented individual suddenly born? Why was he so sure that the path of extremity could elevate the world, allowing him to break free from it? Most importantly, how was he sure that there was something beyond the world rather than just void? Perhaps it was a choice made with a numbness to everything, with an indifferent attitude. But it could also be possible that there was a force behind the scenes, manipulating and bringing about everything. Shen Hao had every reason to suspect, this force, was the Civilization Trial System! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on Novlove.com Chapter 539 - 539 407 Trial Ends ?Chapter 539: Chapter 407: Trial Ends! Chapter 539: Chapter 407: Trial Ends! Shen Hao actually had no evidence; his current doubts were truly just thatdoubtseven intuition could not fully describe them. Because one thing was already clear and certain. That was, the Civilization Trial System itself must have issues! There were too many contradictions. Just looking at the surface, whether it was the Chosen One system, the Civilization Mall system, or even the ranking rewards and so on, all encouraged Trial Civilizations to strive against the trials, constantly enhancing their own strength, foundation, and even their internal systems. This was not as simple as throwing a few bones to a pet dog; it was genuinely cultivating them. On the other hand, the difficulty of the trials had completely lost its nurturing purpose. In most cases, civilizations could not successfully pass the trials through mere effort. Even a powerful civilization like the Contract Spirit Civilization had suffered heavy losses in this trial. Not to mention the Demon Lord, just dealing with the Night God in front of them would require the Talent of the Holy Spirit to explode at least five or six times or more before there was a possibility of solving it, and that was only a temporary suppression, not a complete resolution. The difficulty was self-evident. Unless the entire civilization was in a dire situation, it was nearly impossible. Of course, the difficulty of this trial must also have taken into account the powerful Potential of Human Civilization, but if Human Civilization hadnt cheated, relying solely on their previous accumulation, they would still suffer heavy losses, and other civilizations would almost be annihilated. Such difficulty undoubtedly exceeded the meaning of trials. Moreover, Trial Civilizations did not have managers, nor did they have Consciousness of their own; to a large extent, they were just self-evolving, developing intelligent programsa slight deviation was nothing out of the ordinary. Even if the original intent of the Creator was to search the Endless World for some worlds suitable as Trial Worlds, what if suitable ones could not be found in time or did not match the trial program? It would not be surprising for them to create some such Trial Worlds. Of course, Shen Hao was also just guessing at this point, but the emergence and experiences of the Merging Daoist were just too coincidental. Such Talent was not easy to come by; how could common Warriors be so weak after reaching such a level? Anyway, if it were Shen Hao, he would rather let himself fall into eternal slumber, allowing the Universe to develop slowly until he awoke one day, rather than commit an act akin to suicide. All he could say was that he had to be more careful in the face of future trials. Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, seeing that the Night God was already driven into a corner, but he was in no rush to end the trial, striving to have the entire civilization further purge the Demon and bizarre, and gain as many points as possible! At the same time, the Night God also fell into great despair. This newly born Heavenly Dao actually did not have much Consciousness; it was more instinctual, even if the previous pleas, temptations, negotiations, and other behaviors were just like a robot simulating the actions of intelligent life forms. But at this moment, it genuinely felt despair, realizing its imminent ending. It even stopped resisting. This made Shen Hao frown slightly. Once the trial no longer posed any threat to Human Civilization, it would immediately be judged as completed. It seemed there was no way to delay it any longer. End it, Shen Hao decided not to delay any further, intending to completely kill this Night God, lest he miss out on this last massive accumulation of points. But just as he truly erased all Laws related to Night, and completely controlled Da Yuan of this world, his heart suddenly shook. Because he felt a message within the Laws. Hidden very deep, extremely deep, like someone had left a message in the depths of his memory, it would not be possible to comprehend it without having complete control over the entire Universe. And the message contained only one meaning. A great terror controls everything! Clearly, the person who left such a message could only be the original Merging Daoist! In the end, he merged with a Cosmic Law, akin to the existence of the Heavenly Dao Consciousness. Even if he had been a Puppet from birth, he still retained a trace of clarity, Shen Hao remained silent for a moment. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. His guess was confirmed. Since the Merging Daoist had noticed the truth that he was being controlled, then the Controller could only be the Civilization Trial! Civilization Trial was indeed interfering, even creating some special Trial Worlds! It was evident that the creators of the cheats might have realized this as well. They didnt speak before, likely because they knew they would be detected if they were aware in their weaker stages. However, this discovery also made Shen Haos heart tremble with excitement. Regardless, the fact that the Merging Daoist was able to leave such a message was enough to show that he had already slightly escaped the control of the Civilization Trial. The Civilization Trial was not omnipotent! Though the moment he got the cheat was already a sign of this, it was now the first time Shen Hao had touched upon such a level. The Seventh Stage? At this moment, Shen Hao was filled with anticipation for the Seventh Stage. It was at this time that all the Chosen Ones received the same message. The Trial was over. After a brief silence, along with the message being relayed to all Trial Civilizations, countless people cheered together. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on Novlove.com Chapter 540 - 540 407 Trial Ends_2 ?Chapter 540: Chapter 407: Trial Ends!_2 Chapter 540: Chapter 407: Trial Ends!_2 Although this trial had proceeded very smoothly, and the other Trial Civilizations were fortunate enough to find such a powerful Sovereign Civilization, which renewed their hope for the future, it nonetheless signified the successful passing of another great catastrophe! It also came at a significant cost, bringing considerable pressure. And now, this could all come to a close. The warriors who had gone out to fight could now return to their hometowns, to their families, to lead peaceful and serene lives. This was what all the citizens within the Trial Civilizations most desired. However, Shen Haos orders were also passed down. While we can still stay in this world, we must collect as many resources as possible. Additionally, the selection of natives needs to be accelerated, and all the natives that can be taken away should be screened. Yes, the scale of this trial was truly immense. Even though the trial had ended, the universe had not been fully explored and still contained a vast amount of Extraordinary Resources and an abundance of native geniuses. Even the Weird Demons had not been completely eradicated, although these Weird Demons could no longer earn points. Nonetheless, Shen Hao had realized that he had indeed gained complete control over this universe. Just like a Merging Daoist. Yet he was not a true Merging Daoist. He had relied on his own Talent, Sovereign, to dominate all the Extraordinary Dayuan in the universe, but had not merged it into his own consciousness and soul. The difference was clearly evident. It was akin to a modification of the body, while the other was direct control. Undoubtedly, Shen Haos current mode was much more powerful. He would not be limited by this universe and could control everything in it. This included the present moment. Shen Hao had discovered that he could directly from the level of laws select all the natives with outstanding talent and even directly use origin power to swiftly harvest a vast amount of Extraordinary Resources! Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What a harvest! Shen Hao was quite surprised. He increasingly felt the power of the Talent Sovereign. Such a Talent, if strong enough, like him, could reap immense benefits that other Talents could not. If a Holy Spirit were to come, even if they mobilized all Trial Civilizations to crazily harvest resources at the end, they would hardly be able to gather one percent of the universes resources! But Shen Hao could essentially take away everything needed. Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, rare materials, native geniuses These resource foundations might not amount to much after the next trial of Human Civilization, but in the current period, particularly during the subsequent interlude, they could still play a huge role! It is no exaggeration to say that all the newborns of Human Civilization in the future, upon embarking on the path of transcendence, could immediately enjoy treatment comparable to that of a Holy Land Saint Son at each stage. As long as one could digest and work hard enough, any kind of resources could be obtained! This was actually terrifying. Extraordinary Cultivation, after all, was an accumulation of resources and talent. And for the development of a civilization, ample resources were extremely important. Many experiments didnt have to worry about being wasteful and could boldy proceed. Some foundations that required huge resources to create could also be pushed forward without hesitation. We have wealth now, the next step is to transform that wealth into strength. Shen Hao realized that it might take even more time to assimilate this harvest in the upcoming period. This was where the prolonged interlude cheat came in. Although Human Civilization had grown faster in the process of the trial, this kind of growth was not comprehensive; it was deformed. Overly focusing all efforts on martial strength and targeted development. In the short term, there wouldnt be any problems, but if Human Civilization really let one trial follow another in dense succession, inevitably, a multitude of issues would accumulate. Once a trial targeting weaknesses occurred, it would be dangerous. The cheat isnt refreshed yet. Shen Hao glanced at the cheat, not rushing to look at the trial rewards, as he still needed to wait for the cheat to refresh. He had to hurry, taking advantage while still in this world, using the authority of Heavenly Dao to harvest benefits. In numerous worlds, various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures suddenly burst into light, collectively flying out and transforming into orbs of light that disappeared. These even included rare and unusual beasts. And many geniuses, whether dominant in Talent or steadfast in will, loyal to the great Human Emperor, also ascended one by one from their native lands, ascending into various Affiliated Civilizations of Human Civilization. All this was precisely the new rules scripted by Shen Hao. To accomplish such a feat wasnt easy, but after having thoroughly taken control of the entire world, it could be done. Meanwhile, long-term campaigning warriors were finally returning home in succession. The warriors sent out by various civilizations this time were numerous. After all, usually only the powerful Transcendents would join the Legion, but this time many low-level worlds needed conquering, so even those with average Talent and weak strength had to step onto the battlefield. Especially later on, once the safety of the Mother Planet was secured, almost only children and workers responsible for war project production were left on the Mother Planet. But such an expedition brought tremendous benefits to the whole society. The battlefield, after all, was a place to temper ones will. Killing and death, in particular. Many people who had only watched warriors battle in previous trials had little real feeling, but walking onto the battlefield themselves and returning made them appreciate the hard-earned peace back home even more. This also greatly increased cohesion. This was the same on the Human Mother Planet at the moment. It happened to be a New Year celebration, everywhere lit up with festive lights, people moving about, discussing their experiences fighting abroad with neighbors and friends, or reassuring each other of their safety. When encountering familiar people who had sacrificed, they comforted each other, agreeing to meet on the next Day of Heroic Spirits. Even online, there was unprecedented harmony, as if all people of the civilization had become one entity. Of course, the high-level figures of the civilization were very clear that this scene was only temporary. As time went by, peoples focus would shift again, and conflicts and disagreements would arise again among people. But regardless, the cohesion of Human Civilization had grown significantly once more. Besides this, the newly joined Attached Civilizations also had many issues that needed action. The exchange of benefits, the transfer of industries, the spread of culture, the integration of populations, the training of armies These Attached Civilizations each had a large number of Attached Civilizations, basically even more than the original Attached Civilization Quantity of Human Civilization. The entire Human Civilization System had now grown incredibly vast. The total population of all civilizations combined had reached a staggering eighteen trillion! Furthermore, with the Civilization Mall Level finally locked at Level 58, it also brought a vast number of industrial upgrades and many livelihood technologies that needed to be taken seriously, potentially causing the entire Human Civilization System to plunge into a busy period. It could be said that this busyness also rapidly shifted peoples states. Until Shen Hao had just finished harvesting most of the resources of an entire universe, all the Trial Worlds disappeared in an instant from this world, returning to that universe with nothing. However, this time it couldnt really be considered empty. More than a dozen stars and over a hundred massive Life Planets spread across a region, plus a huge space Legion, filled the night sky with dots of stars. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on Novlove.com Chapter 541 - 541 408 Claiming the Settlement Reward ?Chapter 541: Chapter 408: Claiming the Settlement Reward! Chapter 541: Chapter 408: Claiming the Settlement Reward! Even at such a time, one could truly see the magnitude of the Human Civilization System. Tens of trillions of sentient beings were enough to form a huge interstellar system. Moreover, these planets were mostly expanded through the Civilization Trial rewards, making them even larger. And as the core of the entire system, Human Civilizations scale was equally vast. Counting only the Legal Citizens, the number had already exceeded 500 billion! Indeed, with continuous recruitment and births during the Trials, the number of Legal Citizens in Human Civilization had nearly doubled after one Trial. Especially the Primordial Humans. Including all the newborns, there were as many as 240 billion. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Clearly, with the return of the warriors who went off to war, this number would continue to grow. For the entire civilization, this was naturally a good thing; with the current resource volume of Human Civilization, one only needed to worry about having resources left unusedthe more people, especially from the new generation, the better. And now, Shen Hao finally had time to take a close look at the Settlement Rewards from this Trial. He reviewed the previous settlement information. [Civilization Survival Individual Count: 97.1%, Evaluation: SS] [Civilization Ecological Preservation: 100%, Evaluation: SSS] [Civilization Level Growth Evaluation: SSS+] [Comprehensive Evaluation: SSS] [The Civilization Rewards are as follows:] [1. Increase of the Extraordinary Element concentration inside the planet to Level 60] [2. Expansion of the planets diameter to five times its size] [3. Increase in the number of Chosen One slots to five times the current number, to be distributed gradually] [4. Civilization Mall Level +2] [5. Acquisition of five Affiliated Civilization slots] The grade of these Civilization Rewards, just like the previous Trial, hadnt exceeded Shen Haos expectations. Even if there were SSSS grades available, they werent so easily achieved. Human Civilizations performance in this Trial, relative to itself, could only be considered standard. The other rewards were more or less the same. However, when Shen Hao saw the fourth reward, he was taken aback. Civilization Mall Level +2? The fourth reward from the last Trial had been a new Civilization Path, the Card Master. Nowadays, Card Masters were increasingly important within Human Civilization; almost all Cultivators practiced Dual Cultivation as Card Masters, holding one or two sets of cards to enhance their own foundational strength. While noticing the same reward content, Shen Hao wondered if there might be a new Extraordinary Path. But to his surprise, it directly increased the Civilization Mall Level? Dont look at it as just two levelsthat also meant an immensely large number of points! One must know that each levels points requirement was the total of all points previously acquired! If it werent for the increasing number and strength of enemies, even with a cheat like Shen Hao, the upgrade speed of the Civilization Mall Level would definitely have stagnated. Actually, this was the situation faced by most Trial Civilizations at this level. For civilizations like the Human Civilization, to raise points by more than a dozen levels at once in a single Trial was unthinkable for other Trial Civilizations, even for a Contract Spirit Civilization. Thats what you call having a cheat. Subsequent upgrades would only become increasingly difficult. Thus, these two levels of promotion might even be the most generous among the rewards! Shen Hao was the first to claim this reward. The next instant, the Civilization Mall Level quietly rose by two levels, hitting Level 60! Only one level away from the Seventh Stage. Although Shen Hao felt a bit of regret, since the previous Level 58 had been reached barely, not just by a small margin, he didnt pay too much attention to it and directly checked the key pointthe points required for the next level! The final result was quite a pleasant surprise to him. The points requirement for subsequent levels had actually skipped over these two levels! That meant the points saved were not just from these two levels, but it was as if the points required for all future levels were reduced by two compounded decreases! People were saying just a while ago that the difficulty of raising Civilization Mall levels has been increasing, lagging behind the difficulty increment of the Trials, but it turns out that the Civilization Trials have such rewards, Shen Hao was naturally very satisfied with the result of this reward. He went ahead and claimed all the other rewards as well. In the next moment, the entire Mother Planet underwent changes again. Everyone was already accustomed to this and naturally knew what it meant. They celebrated endlessly as they felt the planet continuously expanding, the concentration of Extraordinary Elements steadily increasing, and even the strength of all other Extraordinary Rules enhancing. Even though most of the conflict occurred beyond the world, the Mother Planet had always been the final land sheltering the entire civilization. The stronger the Mother Planet, the stronger the civilization! A Level 60 Extraordinary Element Level was quite dense for the current Human Civilization. Bear in mind, except for Shen Hao, the levels of other Chosen Ones within the civilization had fallen behind by quite a lot. Such an environment was perfect for them to rapidly improve their individual levels and strength. Shen Hao then looked towards the most important rewardthe Chosen One reward. Yes, within the rewards for the Trial ranking, the Civilization Rewards were more powerful, but when it came to the Settlement Rewards, the situation was reversed. Although the Civilization Rewards were still vital and strong, they had become routine uplifts, not as surprising and anticipatory as the Chosen One rewards. Especially for a Chosen One like Shen Hao. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on Novlove.com Chapter 542 - 542 408 Claiming the Settlement Reward_2 ?Chapter 542: Chapter 408: Claiming the Settlement Reward!_2 Chapter 542: Chapter 408: Claiming the Settlement Reward!_2 Every trial he faced was almost entirely reliant on his own strength to sustain the entire ordeal. Without getting into details, the mere total of personal points he had obtained was unmatched by anyone. Although this resulted in slightly weaker personal rewards for others, it allowed Shen Hao to receive individual rewards far stronger than those typical of a standard Trial Civilization! Shen Hao immediately opened the evaluation for the Chosen Ones Trial. [Settling] The same message appeared and swiftly changed. [Chosen Ones Points Rating: SSSS] [Chosen Ones Strength Growth Rating: SSSS] [Chosen Ones Trial Contribution Rating: SSSS] [Final Evaluation: SSSS] Just reading the ratings filled Shen Hao with joy. An SSSS rating! While he had hypothesized that such a rating might exist, it had only been a guess until now, completely confirmed. Moreover, such a rating undoubtedly meant even more powerful rewards, which filled Shen Hao with anticipation regardless. Lets see what makes this SSSS different, Shen Hao looked down at the series of options below. [Please select twenty-five from the following rewards:] [1, Permanently obtain Store VIP6 status] [2, Receive ten random Red Mythical Ability Balls] [3, Receive ten random Red Mythical Ability Balls] [4, Receive ten random Red Mythical Equipment pieces] [5, Receive ten random Red Mythical Equipment pieces] [6, Receive three Profession Exclusive Red Mythical Ability Balls] [7, Receive three Profession Exclusive Red Mythical Ability Balls] [8, Receive three Profession Exclusive Red Mythical Equipment pieces] [9, Receive three Profession Exclusive Red Mythical Equipment pieces] [10, Gain 10 new ability slots] [11, Gain 10 new ability slots] [12, Receive three Red Mythical Chosen One structures] [13, Receive one specific Red Mythical Chosen One structure] [14, Receive three Red Mythical Contractor draws] [15, Receive one specific Red Mythical Contractor] [16, Receive three Red Mythical Pet Beasts] [17, Receive one specific Red Mythical Pet Beast] [18, Receive 100,000 Chosen One slots] [19, Receive 100,000 Chosen One slots] [20, Receive 100,000 Chosen One slots] [21, Receive 3,000 spots for Chosen Ones Talent Promotion (up to Purple Epic)] [22, Receive 3,000 spots for Chosen Ones Talent Promotion (up to Purple Epic)] [23, Receive 3,000 spots for Chosen Ones Talent Promotion (up to Purple Epic)] [24, Receive 80 spots for Chosen Ones Talent Promotion (up to Golden Legend)] [25, Receive 80 spots for Chosen Ones Talent Promotion (up to Golden Legend)] [26, Receive 80 spots for Chosen Ones Talent Promotion (up to Golden Legend)] [27, Receive three spots for Chosen Ones Talent Promotion (up to Red Mythical)] [28, Receive three spots for Chosen Ones Talent Promotion (up to Red Mythical)] [29, Receive 3,000 spots for Chosen Ones Profession Upgrade (up to Purple Epic)] [30, Receive 3,000 spots for Chosen Ones Profession Upgrade (up to Purple Epic)] [31, Receive 3,000 spots for Chosen Ones Profession Upgrade (up to Purple Epic)] [32, Receive 80 spots for Chosen Ones Profession Upgrade (up to Golden Legend)] Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [33, Received 80 Chosen Ones profession upgrade slots (up to Golden Legend)] [34, Received 80 Chosen Ones profession upgrade slots (up to Golden Legend)] [35, Received three Chosen Ones profession upgrade slots (up to Red Legend)] [36, Received three Chosen Ones profession upgrade slots (up to Red Legend)] [37, Received 100 Red Mythical Level product treasure chests] [38, Received 100 Red Mythical Level product treasure chests] [39, Unlocked the purchase rights for 20 random Red Mythical Level products under the current Civilization Mall Level] [40, Unlocked the purchase rights for 20 random Red Mythical Level products under the current Civilization Mall Level] [41, Unlocked the purchase rights for all Blue Rare Level products under the current Civilization Mall Level (this choice requires the use of three choice opportunities)] [Note: There is no time limit on choices, please decide carefully] A total of forty-one rewards, out of which twenty-five can be selected. Shen Hao found that a significant number of choices were duplicates. As expected, when the new cheat appeared during the downtime, these duplicates could all be converted to consume only one choice opportunity under the effect of the cheat. However, Shen Haos gaze locked on to the last reward, and his eyes narrowed in focus! It was for unlocking all the Blue Rare Level products in the Civilization Mall! This reward was extraordinary! One should know that so far, in every Level of Civilization Mall unlocked, only White Common Level products corresponding to that level were available, essentially representing the ordinary products that could be produced by the civilization at that level. Although at higher levels, they are still important and perfectly suitable for absorption by Human Civilization. But in the end, they were just ordinary! They lacked the truly powerful technologies of that level. In most cases, only the VIP Store would feature Purple Epic, Golden Legend, and even Red Mythical Level products. However, the grades of products appearing in the VIP Store were ultimately lower than those of the Civilization Mall. The rarer the product, the more lower-level options there were. At the current stage, the gap between each level was enormous. A Level 55 Red Mythical product might not even compare to a Level 60 White Common. The most important aspect was the lack of the technology tree. With the limited number of refresh slots in the VIP Store, even refreshing every three days paled in comparison to the vast array of products; it was nothing significant. Even after the update of the [Managers Mall] following the last Trial, which contained all the Blue Rare Level products of the same level, there were only just over four thousand items, still far from complete. This led to gaps and deficiencies in technology throughout the development process of Human Civilization. It became the biggest problem for Human Civilization in assimilating the technologies from the Civilization Trial Mall. And now, this problem was solved just like that. One only needed the opportunity of three reward choices to unlock all the Blue Rare Level products comprehensively! Shen Hao wouldnt hesitate, not just for three but even for ten! I wonder if choosing this will change anything in the Managers Mall, Shen Hao also pondered this point. If all Blue Rare Level products were unlocked comprehensively and the Managers Mall remained unchanged, it would become pointless. However, it was highly probable there would be changes. Shen Hao even suspected that only an SSSS-level Chosen One reward could present this final prize! After all, other prizes seemed no different from the rewards of the previous Trial, maybe just more abundant in number. If the SSSS level was only this simple, it would be somewhat disappointing. The changes in the current Civilization Trial should only manifest in the difficulty; the rewards probably havent been reduced much, Shen Hao thought, not in a hurry to claim, as the cheat hadnt yet refreshed at the moment. Looking at the time, it would probably take about half a year. Having already stayed half a year in the last Trial Universe, it appeared the refresh duration for cheats was getting longer. This was to be expected. With continuous version updates of the Civilization Trial and with the constantly increasing power of Human Civilization, the impact of cheats grew larger; Shen Hao couldnt be sure how much longer cheats could be used. One could only take advantage of each Trial to enhance the strength of Human Civilization and oneself as much as possible. And it was at this moment that the transformation of the entire planet was also completed. The Mother Star of Human Civilization had now become the largest and most fertile planet in the entire Human Civilization System, surpassing the Mother Star of the Contracted Spirit Civilization completely. Furthermore, the upgrade of the Mother Star had driven a comprehensive enhancement of many foundational aspects. Aside from some foundational parts that were already falling behind at their original levels, many aspects were only now truly demonstrating their initial tiers and functions. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on Novlove.com Chapter 543 - 543 409 Claiming the Reward ?Chapter 543: Chapter 409: Claiming the Reward Chapter 543: Chapter 409: Claiming the Reward For instance, the Accelerated Secret Realm, and likewise the Dream World, among others. These foundations now suffice to cultivate Warriors of the Sixth Stage and also ensure the maximum avoidance of omissions in the internal training of Human Civilization. Even those who are most ordinary, poorest, and most humble have the opportunity to rise by leveraging these foundations. Moreover, in todays Human Civilization, there truly are no longer any ordinary or poor people. Basic social welfare has already reached the pinnacle of excellence. Virtually everyone can easily, through basic welfare alone, achieve promotion to the Third or even Fourth Stagestatuses that, in most worlds, could be referred to as Ancestors, Supreme beings, and the like. However, as society continues to develop, new issues and contradictions always emerge. Overly generous welfare benefits can also diminish peoples fighting spirit. In fact, having participated in wars and witnessed their brutality, some people have already begun to avoid conflict for various reasons. Some, despite having considerable Talent, make no effort in their Cultivation; after all, even if they dont reach the average power level, and cant achieve a higher status, they can still enjoy the numerous conveniences brought about by being Transcendent, and even have the chance for eternal life. It can only be said that the more one has, the more reluctant one is to lose it. However, the current Human Civilization has long since established a very comprehensive management system, and naturally, people have become conscious of such issues, seeking possible solutions. Whether its measures like compulsion, punishment, or strengthening the construction of moral concepts in society, or further amplifying the expression of social status to foster the most basic ambition Various plans are continuously simulated and advanced. Even Shen Hao doesnt need to devote too much attention to them. The development of civilization is inherently about resolving new contradictions; there will never be a perfect form, or rather, even if a so-called perfect form truly exists, it is in itself an imperfection. At this moment, Shen Hao is still fully committed to enhancing his own strength, aiming to approach the Seventh Stage while also increasing his attention to the Civilization Trial, including the many foundations within the current civilization. Having known that reaching the Seventh Stage would allow him a measure of freedom from the control of the Civilization Trial, Shen Hao naturally makes preparations. Deep analysis of the Civilization Trial System is a lengthy and perilous task but is also an unavoidable one. Otherwise, no matter how powerful Human Civilization becomes or how strong he himself becomes, he and the entire Human Civilization are still mere Puppets struggling within the Civilization Trial, far from true liberation. Shen Hao is particularly vigilant in his heart, especially when he thinks of the many Civilizations within cheats, all of which were countless times stronger than Human Civilization at this moment, yet they were all destroyed without exceptionas if an even more terrifying crisis awaits them ahead. Half a year quickly passed. Finally, the cheat interface refreshed once again. [Confirmed current Civilization Trial version as 1.5318, detected to be in the Trial Period hiatus, some cheats temporarily suspended. During this period, there is no audit mechanism, and there are no restrictions on using available cheats. There are five new cheats available for use.] [VIP Cheat Version 6: This cheat grants permanent VIP6 status and corresponding privileges at the Point Mall (manufactured by Kejin Civilization)] [Trial Period Hiatus Cheat Version 3: This cheat provides a clear duration of the Trial Period hiatus and allows selective extension of time, up to a maximum of forty times (manufactured by Airui Civilization)] [Chosen One Settlement Rewards Cheat Version 3: This cheat treats repeat reward choices for Chosen One settlements as one selection, with a 15% chance of receiving any option again (manufactured by Sand Shell Civilization)] [Internal Civilization Chosen One Quantity Cheat Version 3: This cheat increases the birth efficiency of Chosen Ones within the civilization, upping it by five times over the original basis (manufactured by Tianlan Civilization)] [Internal Civilization Chosen One Talent Probability Cheat Version 3: This cheat increases the likelihood that newly ascended Chosen Ones within the civilization will have rare, Epic, or Legendary Talents, upping it by five times over the original basis (manufactured by Tianlan Civilization)] Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Still five cheats, all just upgrades of the ones from the last Trial Period. It seems the Civilization Trial audit during the hiatus is indeed more strict. Even the cheat system has become more rigorous. However, when Shen Haos gaze fell upon these upgraded cheats, he quickly locked onto the third cheat. Chosen One Settlement Rewards Cheat Version 3. This cheat is the most beneficial to modern humans; it even constitutes one of the key reasons why Shen Hao has been waiting and hesitating to claim the Chosen One rewards. The biggest change from last time was that the original 30% chance of doubling the number of individual cheats was transformed into a 15% chance of doubling the number for all cheats. It seems, at first glance, the probability has been halved, but the base number has improved by more than twice! This isnt just about sweeping all the cheats off the tableits about earning even more rewards than those provided by the Civilization Trial! The cheats certainly took a lot of consideration in the Civilization Trial rewards, Shen Hao looked again at the previous forty-one Chosen One rewards. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on Novlove.com Chapter 544 - 544 409 Claiming Rewards_2 ?Chapter 544: Chapter 409: Claiming Rewards_2 Chapter 544: Chapter 409: Claiming Rewards_2 Without any hesitation, Shen Hao loaded the cheat and began to claim the rewards directly. The VIP shop cheat was meaningless, so naturally, he passed on it. The following Red ability balls, there were as many as three, each with ten Red Mythical random ability balls. In total, he only needed one selection opportunity to directly obtain thirty. Clearly, these quantities of ability balls were not meant for Shen Hao alone, but for the entire civilization. You see, in other civilizations, even the most powerful rulers might not possess many Red Mythical abilities, yet now, these abilities, once distributed, could allow the top-tier Chosen Ones to all possess Red Mythical Level ability foundations. Shen Hao made his choice straight away. But he didnt receive thirty ability balls; he received forty! Yes, he scored a critical hit. One of the rewards triggered a fifteen percent chance. One selection opportunity, four times the reward! Shen Hao once again felt the thrill of cheating. However, the following random Red Mythical equipment did not score any critical hits. Fifteen percent was still on the low side after all, which was indeed a bit disappointing. These Red Mythical equipment couldnt be just purchased from the shop; any awarded equipment would naturally have a higher Original Level. Shen Hao glanced over them and saw that the highest level was, astonishingly, Seventieth Level! This was genuinely top-tier Seventh Stage equipment! Each piece, in the current state of Human Civilization, could be considered among the top-tier equipment. Even the equipment Shen Hao used himself didnt reach this level of potential. However, next up were the Profession Exclusive rewards. This was what Shen Hao was looking forward to the most. In the end, there were no critical hits among the two Professional Ability Ball rewards, but one of the rewards for Profession Exclusive Red Mythical equipment had a critical hit. He obtained six Profession Exclusive Red Mythical abilities and nine pieces of Profession Exclusive Red Mythical equipment! However, because they were Profession Exclusive, they were not ready-made and still required making directional choices. Shen Hao decided to put them aside for now and collect all rewards first. No need to say more about the ability bar, no critical hits there, but two ability bar rewards gave him a total of twenty ability bars, so there was no worry about having no place to put the Profession Exclusive Red Mythical abilities. Shen Hao looked at the twelfth reward. Red Mythical Chosen One buildings x3. Chosen One buildings, though not as strong as Civilization buildings, are considered powerful, Shen Hao thought of the tower owned by the Holy Spirit, which left a very profound impression on him. That tower and the abilities used by the Holy Spirit matched extremely well, and even more so with the Extraordinary Rules of the entire Contracted Spirit Mother Star. So much so that at that time, Shen Hao wasnt confident he could defeat the Holy Spirit within that tower. Otherwise, there wouldnt have been all that following trouble. Wars among Chosen Ones could be resolved directly through battles between the highest-level Controllers on the top layer. At that moment, three Red Mythical buildings appeared straightaway in Shen Haos Chosen One panel backpack. But to Shen Haos disappointment, not only was there no critical hit, but these three buildings were of little use to Shen Hao himself. One of them could hardly be called a building, but rather a mountain, filled with many Secret Realms, each capable of cultivating a variety of extremely powerful Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. And it came with Law matching and time acceleration. It was essentially an architectural establishment specially intended for cultivating top-notch Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. The other two buildings, one was an Attack type building, and the other a Cultivation and Training type building. Not to say they were useless, but indeed, they were not what Shen Hao wanted. Now, where I reside is still only at the Golden Legendary Level, Shen Hao felt a touch of regret. Lingxiao Palace looked rather unsightly at the moment. Originally, if it were possible to assemble all components of the Lingxiao Palace, it could have become a Red Mythical Level building, but this type of assembly was undoubtedly extremely difficult. The Civilization Trial offered countless rewards, vast as smoke. So far, Shen Hao had only discovered a few within the VIP shop, but he was still far from completing the set, and the Level was already somewhat inadequate. If he could directly draw an appropriate Red Mythical Level residence, it would indeed save a lot of trouble. However, Shen Hao turned his attention to the next reward. [13, Acquire one designated Red Mythical Level Chosen One building] S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Designated This was the first time such a reward type appeared in this Trial, and without any speculation, Shen Hao directly proceeded to draw. The next moment, the options appeared before him. [Designated Type][Designated Content] So thats how it is. Seeing that he could directly specify the content of the reward, Shen Hao found himself intrigued by this prize. Clearly, he could directly specify to acquire a complete Heavenly Palace! However, considering that the Level of the Lingxiao Palace set was not very high, Shen Hao ultimately did not make this choice. Instead, he designated a residence type. The next moment, countless Floating Islands appeared before Shen Hao. These islands were interconnected, forming a complete entity, but upon closer examination, each island housed incredibly strong buildings, which were not mere islands at all but rather Secret Realms, or even whole small worlds! In the center of all these was one that radiated a mystical hue. Shen Hao took his place within it, then realized that all world styles could be freely set. And most importantly, the buildings true power lay in the connection between spaces! Thats right, each island was both independent and closely linked to the others. This meant that Shen Hao could place these islands, these Secret Realms, anywhere, in any world, yet still allow everyone to move freely and disregard any distance through these palace islands. Even more so, if these islands were armed, coupled with this unique feature, they could become a forceful foundation that could dominate a region! Its a pity I didnt get this reward during the last Trial, Shen Hao lamented. He had already realized the tremendous power of this buildings Space Ability, which completely ignored distance, even the gaps between worlds, and it encompassed both strong power and concealment abilities, allowing it to hide without any flaws even in extremely weak worlds. Had he obtained it during the last Trial, it would have provided substantial convenience. Take the Business Alliance Civilization as an example; isnt it reliant on stealth and mobility? If it hadnt been for Shen Haos cheat, he would have indeed struggled against the Business Alliance Civilization. My residence will still be called Lingxiao Palace, Shen Hao declared with a wave of his hand. On the most central island, the heavenly palace was recreated, looking even more majestic and powerful than the original Lingxiao Palace. After all, it was a completely different tier. And after distributing the other islands to all the Affiliated Civilization worlds, all the worlds now had a true Heavenly Court. Shen Hao naturally was satisfied with this reward. Consequently, his anticipation grew for the subsequent rewards. He could see quite clearly that there were designated rewards for both Contractors and Pet Beasts to follow. If there was a chance for a critical hit, Shen Hao would rather give up the chance for a higher amount of rewards in favor of hoping for a critical hit on the designated rewards. However, such pure luck was beyond Shen Haos control. In the end, it seemed his luck was indeed average at best. Among the four rewards, only the Contractor x3 received a critical hit, resulting in six Contractors, one designated Contractor, three Pet Beasts, and one designated Pet Beast. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on Novlove.com Chapter 545 - 545 410 The Qualitative Change of Dominator ?Chapter 545: Chapter 410: The Qualitative Change of Dominator Pressure Chapter 545: Chapter 410: The Qualitative Change of Dominator Pressure In fact, at this level, some Contractors drawn earlier are already finding it hard to play a role comparable to their initial impact. After all, the pace of Human Civilizations development is incredibly fast. So fast that it can surpass the accumulation of these Contractors in a short period of time. Not just the Contractors, but many other aspects like foundation and equipment are the same. Many things start off very strong, but just after one Trial, they quickly become weak. In comparison, Pet Beasts tend to fare better. The strength of Pet Beasts lies more in their potential, making them easier to cultivate, especially since Shen Hao had chosen an Avatar pursuing the path of a Beast Tamer. It is precisely because of the many powerful Pet Beasts that, among all Shen Haos Avatars, the Beast Tamer Avatar possesses the strongest foundation and powerbelieving that after this round of drawing Pet Beasts, it could become even stronger. Lets draw for the final time then, Shen Hao wasnt in a hurry to draw anymore. First, lets see the subsequent rewards before proceeding, properly letting the others prepare to welcome the new Contractors. Shen Hao continued to claim. The allocation for the Chosen Ones is not worth mentioning, even though each reward now comes with a whopping one hundred thousand spots, making at least three hundred thousand spots from three rewards, but in comparison to the current total number of Human Civilizations Chosen Ones, they are still exceedingly scarce. It only means giving some individuals, who arent particularly outstanding, some intense opportunities. Finally, a critical hit was triggered, yielding a total of four hundred thousand spots. The subsequent rewards were something Shen Hao was quite looking forward to. Talent and Profession Promotion spots! For Chosen Ones, Talent represents another chance to alter their fate; for the entire civilization, the quantity of high-quality Talents signifies the overall strength of the high-level Human Civilizations Extraordinary Power. The previous cheat had increased the occurrence probability of high-quality Talents by five times, which, on a large base number, is an incredibly significant figure. As of now, Human Civilization has four hundred twelve owners of Golden Legendary Talent! With over fifty thousand owners of Purple Epic Talent! But even at the minimum, we could obtain nine thousand Purple Epic Promotion spots and two hundred forty Golden Legendary Talent Promotion spots! Whats more important, these promotion spots could not only be used to enhance the strength and the numbers of the high-level Chosen Ones of Human Civilization but also to motivate. Shen Hao had been leading the civilization for quite some time, and he knew well that people should not lose their ambition and drive to ascend, otherwise, they would lose their courage and even more, their obedience; hence, the importance of these spots is not at all less significant than other rewards. Not to mention, even Holy Spirits, if they did not receive a Red Mythical Level Profession promotion spot this time, would definitely be willing to pay a huge price to get one from Shen Hao. Only with Red Mythical Talent together with a Red Mythical Level Profession does one truly step into the top tiers of the entire Civilization Trial. Shen Hao collected every reward in one breath. The results were quite surprising. Although neither Purple Epic nor Red Mythical Talents had a critical hit, both Golden Legendary Talent and Golden Legendary Profession had one critical occurrence each, even the Red Mythical Level Profession also had a critical hit! Nine Red Mythical Level Profession promotion spots, matched with six Red Mythical Talent promotion spots, thats just perfectly fitting! Indeed, aside from Shen Hao, within the entire Civilization System, there just happen to be three other Red Mythical Talent owners. That means, just this time, all of the Human Civilization Systems Red Mythical Chosen Ones will have Red Mythical Talent! An SSSS level reward is indeed powerful, Shen Hao sighed lightly, but also prepared himself mentally for the next Trial, facing even more powerful, more terrifying Trials or other Trial Civilizations. Even though the chances of directly obtaining Red Mythical Talent are very low, as rewards multiply, as well as the numbers of individual civilizations and Chosen Ones, Red Mythical Talents may also become quite common. However, he was just preparing but not too worried. Not to mention the cheat, Shen Haos current strength was already not just reliant on Red Mythical Talent and Profession. The remaining six rewards were naturally all claimed. Another critical hit appeared. It unlocked the Red Myth reward. In total, permanent purchase permissions for sixty Red Myth products were obtained under the current Civilization Mall Level. The only pity is that the current level of Human Civilization is precisely stuck at Level 60, otherwise if it were Level 61, then this reward would be much stronger. Perhaps, it could be delayed until the next Trial? Shen Hao pondered with narrowed eyes. Certainly, a good choice, as during the development period of Human Civilization, some Level 60 Red Myth products might be needed, especially technology inheritance type, but since a critical hit occurred, keeping twenty to try and extend them to the next Trial would also be worth it. Thus, all the rewards were completely claimed. Shen Hao then briefly reviewed the products and Treasure Chests, and used up all the drawing spots for the Contractors and Pet Beasts. This batch of Red Mythical Chosen Ones Original Levels were generally at the Seventh Stage, which, in fact, surprised Shen Hao a bit with their Talentsamong them, two with somewhat lower Original Levels, only at Level 61 and Level 62, were, astonishingly, Red Mythical Talents! Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 546 - 546 410 The Qualitative Change of Dominator ?Chapter 546: Chapter 410: The Qualitative Change of Dominator Pressure_2 Chapter 546: Chapter 410: The Qualitative Change of Dominator Pressure_2 Moreover, one of them, only the size of a thumb, was a Flower Fairy with a Talent exclusive to cultivation. Shen Hao made a decisive decision and assigned all cultivation-related tasks to this Contractor named Emily. Additionally, another person designated by Shen Hao as an Extraordinary Technology Researcher and Mecha Master became the most prominent of the group of Contractors. The Mecha Master, named Han Yu, had a name with an Eastern style. His own strength was not particularly great, but he had reached the Seventh Stage in Extraordinary Mecha, or rather War Armor, and his related technologies could also be applied to the construction of warships or other types of Battle Equipment. In fact, Human Civilization also had a very powerful Chosen One in this domain, Chen Sihui. She might be the least renowned among Shen Haos first batch of direct subordinates, but that did not mean she was weak; it was merely because she mostly worked behind the scenes. Whether it was in the refining of warships into Magic Treasures or other major projects, her presence was always there. Clearly, Han Yus arrival pleased her the most, as both of their paths were fundamentally the same. However, Han Yu was ultimately no longer a Chosen One. Although he still retained his Original Talent, he lacked the assistance of additional abilities. It was only a matter of time before Chen Sihui surpassed him, and his appearance merely hastened this process. Chen Sihui, since you have such an opportunity, Ive decided to give you a promotion slot for a Red Mythical Talent and Profession, Shen Hao specifically summoned Chen Sihui to his side to show his importance, I hope you will shine in the next Trial. With Chen Sihuis achievements, she actually already qualified, but the number of people with similar achievements greatly exceeded the number of available slots. Thus, Chen Sihui was still very excited. She still looked the same as when Shen Hao first met her, except she no longer had a lollipop in her mouth. The smallest change was in her demeanor; she immediately assured Shen Hao on the spot. Shen Hao was also full of expectation. The rest of the Contractors were also quickly arranged to their respective appropriate positions. Gan Yuan and Lithia both now had colleagues to share the workload. Once these tasks were completed, only Profession Exclusive abilities and equipment remained in front of Shen Hao. He claimed them all in one go. This time, the amount of Profession Exclusive abilities and equipment obtained was the largest since the Trial began. Somewhat unexpectedly, there were duplicate abilities! At first, Shen Hao was somewhat disappointed, since, with abilities at the Golden Legendary Level, duplicate abilities could only become the most basic nourishment, a complete waste. However, he quickly realized that it was completely different at the Red Mythical Level. Does repetition mean that I can further upgrade the Quality? Shen Hao experimented with one of the [Emperors Seals], and his eyes lit up. If he wasnt certain that the Level hadnt changed, Shen Hao would almost have thought the abilitys Level had jumped by at least two Levels. It was indeed an all-around enhancement, and even a perfection occurred on the level of Law. It had already been confirmed that, at this stage of Red Mythical Level, abilities could basically be considered an Extraordinary Law or Extraordinary Authority integrated into the body; terms like Divine Position were approximately the same. Except that none had the authority to spread across an entire Universe, there was virtually no other difference. To truly control this ability without relying on the systems load required one to analyze it himself. Now, the integration of two identical abilities made the corresponding Law even more potent. This also means that the abilities obtained initially were not complete versions, Shen Hao quickly guessed its function, This is also a display of foundation. Indeed, even at this stage of the Red Mythical Level, the gap in strength between Chosen Ones would only grow larger. Not only in terms of their foundations but even the overt abilities would differ. However, no matter what, Shen Hao had always been at the forefront. An SSSS level evaluation reward was never easy to obtain. Moreover, among these abilities, there was a new ability that greatly satisfied Shen Hao. [Emperors Name] This ability endowed Shen Haos name, titles, and even his statues with a powerful force deeply integrated into the Cosmic Law, and importantly, it did not consume Shen Haos original power. I, as the Emperor, seem to be increasingly taking on the appearance of the Cosmic Sovereign, Shen Hao remarked as he shifted his gaze to the equipment. There wasnt much to say about the equipment; the original profession-exclusive equipment on his body could all be exchanged for the highest new equipment of the Original Level, which was also more powerful. Besides that, Shen Hao had acquired a new piece of equipment. It was a spaceship. Emperors Ship. The emergence of this equipment was somewhat unexpected for Shen Hao, but its power was indeed terrifying. Traveling to any location was just the most basic function; more importantly, it strengthened the Dominators pressure. [Dominators pressure], a derived ability of this talent, had not been much effective in the recent trials. After all, this power previously relied more on absolute suppression of status. But as the difficulty of the trials increased, enemies with high status and high levels grew more numerous. Yet, it remained an indispensable component in the Emperors Set. Almost any piece of Emperor-exclusive equipment contained Dominators pressure. Although it was still ineffective against warriors, when this Emperors Ship appeared, all these quantitative changes reached a limit, triggering a true qualitative change! Shen Hao specifically had the Holy Spirit cooperate in an experiment. The result was extremely exaggerated. Although the Holy Spirits strength couldnt compare to Shen Hao anymore, it was only in terms of overall strength. Merely [Dominators pressure] couldnt trouble her, at most weakening her a bit. But that was before. This time, as Shen Hao, seated on the Emperors Throne, wielding the Emperors Sword, wearing the Emperors Crown and the Emperors Armor, and riding the Emperors Ship, descended, the Holy Spirits expression changed drastically. She involuntarily knelt, her spirit enduring huge shock, and even though her talent erupted three times instantaneously, it couldnt resist at all. It should be noted that she, too, had been rewarded in her trial, elevating her profession to the Red Mythical Level, and armed with numerous Red Mythical Level profession-exclusive equipment, which, along with her abilities, had vastly deepened her power foundation. She had nearly reached the limit a Chosen One could attain at the current stage. Yet even so, she couldnt withstand the Dominators pressure from Shen Hao at this moment. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Or rather, the Emperors pressure. Her spirit was nearly submissive. Until Shen Hao withdrew all his pressure, she still hadnt quite come to her senses. How is it? Shen Hao asked. Shockingly terrifying! The Holy Spirit, seemingly still caught in the sensation, even maintained a kneeling posture. She lowered her head, her tone immensely respectful, I felt like my will was about to twist. Even if you were to destroy my civilization, there wouldnt be half a heart of resistance. That statement was enough to explain the situation. After all, the Holy Spirits submission to Shen Hao was fundamentally not for herself but for the whole civilization. This was the same for other affiliated civilizations. This submission was not an all-out allegiance; it was essentially still a transaction based on mutual benefits. Following Shen Hao, one could bring greater benefits to oneself and to civilization, hence the submission. Chapter 547 - 547 411 Education of the New Generation ?Chapter 547: Chapter 411: Education of the New Generation Chapter 547: Chapter 411: Education of the New Generation But now, he even disregards his own civilization, which for such a warrior, meant the distortion of personal will, enough to prove the extent of Shen Haos current Dominator pressure. It is worth noting that although he was much stronger than the Holy Spirit, both were still at the same Extraordinary Stage, with no fundamental difference in the essence of life. From this, Shen Hao also perceived the level of the Emperors Set. It was not merely about raising the level of his Dominator Pressure; essentially, it might also pertain to the enhancement of status. In other words, after equipping this full set of gear, even with the same foundation, Shen Haos status was still somewhat higher. Furthermore, acquiring the same foundation as Shen Haos was extremely difficult. Even though the world is vast and anything could happen, it was not something one could easily encounter. Seeing that all the rewards had been claimed and utilized, Shen Hao finally turned his attention to the interior of the civilization. A year had passed since the last trial had ended. Although outer space existed, it contained no resources and was merely an empty expanse, so all civilizations actually remained on their Mother Planets. Due to the strength of the Human Civilization Mother Star, many civilizations had obtained quotas to lease, sending their strongest to the Human Civilization Mother Star to take advantage of its numerous resources. Looking around, the Human Civilization Mother Star was now home to more than six hundred billion people. In the near future, this population count was likely to grow to over a trillion. Nevertheless, given the four times expanded Human Civilization Mother Star, it still appeared immensely spacious. Most of the land was uninhabited, merely a natural blessing of a powerful Extraordinary World. If not for this, Human Civilization would not have been so generous as to accommodate so many people on the Mother Planet, as it really needed more manpower to develop the current Mother Planet. Especially certain critical industries. For instance, Shen Hao even spotted numerous powerful Pet Beast breeding bases that had developed Red Mythical level rewards from the mall, containing several beasts suitable for everyone. Particularly a type of bird that could assist in cultivation, with a lineage that not only reached the Sixth Stage but also had the potential for large-scale breeding. Such industries would inevitably be strongly supported. Even if not everyone was a Beast Tamer, these Pet Beasts could be turned into cards and distributed to all cultivators. The resources available to the new generation are beyond what previous generations could have imagined, thought Shen Hao, noting that it was the time for new-age children to begin their Extraordinary Cultivation; he casually chose a spot and directed his attention there. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All the supreme educational institutions within todays Human Civilization were concentrated in the Accelerated Secret Realm. All geniuses could enter the Accelerated Secret Realm to cultivate and grow swiftly. However, this was only for a brief period of five or six years. On one hand, after reaching a certain point, merely cultivating was not enough; more experience was needed, with more conditions available outside, and on the other hand, space was exceedingly limited in the Accelerated Secret Realm, mainly employed for rapid research and critical production. Especially in technological research. Despite now having hundreds of Sixth Stage warriors, Human Civilizations own technological level was basically still on the Fifth Stage. At most, a few fields had reached the Sixth Stage. This was inevitable. The technological levels of a civilization were immeasurably vast. If not for the complete technological legacies provided by the Civilization Mall, even if the Mother Planet of Human Civilization had reached such a level, it would not be possible to elevate the entire civilizations technological level in a short time. After all, research in technology required not only strong power but also great creativity and even inspiration. In the normal path of civilization development, spending a considerable amount of time on the wrong path is also possible. The Civilization Trial exists because of the presence of the Civilization Mall. It is essentially a learning process, not personal development. And in the Trial, research and learning are necessarily focused on the War Domain, leading to other fields being significantly neglected; still, these fields ultimately need to be fully replenished during the stagnation periods, and this is the greatest use of these periods. Therefore, due to the limited space within the Accelerated Secret Realm, most Extraordinary Schools were still situated outside. And mostly built near relatively rich nodes of Extraordinary Elements. At this moment, Shen Haos gaze was focused on such a school. Although it was called a school, the land it occupied was already far larger than the so-called first-tier cities before participating in the Civilization Trial, nearly encompassing vast forests and mountain ranges. If not for the presence of tall towers and other buildings everywhere, no one would be able to see it as a school. Qingyuan Transcendent Middle School, still a mixed-path school, mused Shen Hao with a hint of curiosity. He often observed the development within Human Civilization in this manner, but the development of Human Civilization was indeed too rapid. Sometimes, even after half a year or a year without checking, he would find that many things had undergone significant changes. Chapter 548 - 548 411 The Education of the New Generation_2 ?Chapter 548: Chapter 411: The Education of the New Generation_2 Chapter 548: Chapter 411: The Education of the New Generation_2 The citizens of Human Civilization had grown accustomed to this change, while Shen Hao, who had transcended the entire civilization and had long resided above in the Heavenly Palace as the Emperor, had not yet accustomed himself to this kind of change. For instance, the mixed-path school before his eyes. Shen Hao remembered that, previously, most Extraordinary Schools still followed their own respective paths, with Cultivation schools solely focused on teaching Cultivation, and Magic schools dedicated to teaching Magic, but he didnt know exactly when the number of mixed schools had begun to increase, and research on the cooperation between different Extraordinary Paths had likewise increased. And at this moment, countless new students arrived at the school aboard spaceships, their eyes filled with anticipation. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The number was at least over one hundred thousand. They were all born during the last Trial Period, and because a large population had been conscripted, this number wasnt considered high. If they waited another fourteen or fifteen years, the enrollment numbers might multiply by several tens of times. And now, as all the students gathered in an open-air plaza, the principal of Qingyuan Transcendent Middle School appeared before everyone. It was a huge phantom image, looking very young with a smile on its face, yet possessing a steadiness about it. Its worth mentioning that Shen Hao actually recognized this person. His name was Hong Shanliu, an Extraordinary Fifth Stage being. Although he was not of the Civilizations Son or Civilization Genius tier, he was still of the Civilization Elite tier, with good Talent. The reason Shen Hao knew him was because, during a certain great battle, he had borrowed Shen Haos power to reverse-slay a Weird Demon that was close to the Sixth Stage. Even if placed within todays army, he would still be considered an outstanding figure. Unexpectedly, upon his return to the Mother Planet, he became the principal of an Extraordinary School. Shen Hao watched with interest. The warriors had many choices upon returning to the Mother Planet; they could wholeheartedly dedicate themselves to Cultivation or assume some job to exchange for more Cultivation resources. By the Fifth Stage, more chose the former because ordinary jobs couldnt provide them with much in terms of resources. For production-type jobs, corresponding production skills were required. Such as Alchemy or Artifact Refining. For an Extraordinary Middle School principal like this, the compensation shouldnt amount to much. However, Shen Hao quickly understood why he had made such a choice. Hong Shanliu gazed at the many children before him with undisguised affection gleaming in his eyes. Welcome to Qingyuan Transcendent Middle School, his voice boomed across the plaza without a hint of oppression, Our Qingyuan Transcendent Middle School, being newly established, may not have a prominent reputation. But that doesnt mean we are lacking. On the contrary, precisely because we are new, we get to enjoy more advanced educational concepts, unencumbered by outdated teaching experiences. You all should know that currently within our entire civilization, the prices of low-level resources have dropped drastically. Many Purple Epic and even Golden Legendary Quality resources can now be provided on a large scale to each student, and this means that our teaching concepts need rebuilding Shen Hao listened and nodded to himself in agreement. This was indeed true. Human Civilization had long possessed the capability to mass-produce low-level Golden Legendary resources, and the civilizations native resources were exceptionally plentiful at presentwith the variety of high-quality resources piling up in warehouses being unimaginably vast. Not only were they harvested from the last Trial, but they were also produced on the Mother Planet of Human Civilization or other Affiliated Civilization planets. However, such a vast array of high-quality resources also brought with it a wealth of choices. The training of the new generation couldnt form a definitive pattern. Even as many researchers and computers from the Extraordinary Domain assisted, they continued their ceaseless improvements. In such circumstances, the training of the new generation required the educators to have an exemplary level of skill. And those famous schools from the past always faced the possibility of being surpassed. At this moment, these children were clearly quite aware of this fact. They didnt carry the despondency of joining a new school. On the contrary, each one of them was filled with a fighting spirit, eager to achieve something on the Extraordinary Path. This was also due to a series of policies implemented within Human Civilization to motivate people to cultivate. Although status wasnt determined by the strength of ones cultivation but by Contribution Value, the stronger ones cultivation became, the more Contribution Value they could acquire, and thus attain a higher status. Although resources are abundant, there is danger from outside, still necessitating a certain level of competition, thought Shen Hao as he observed these children. And this was clearly the consensus of the entire civilization. In Qingyuan Transcendent Middle School, academic credits and Contribution Value are completely bound together. It is equivalent to the school providing additional rewards, based on Contribution Value, and those with high Contribution Values enjoy more privileges, even including custom cultivation plans tailored for you by high-level teachers Hong Shanliu continued. In todays Human Civilization, resources were cheap, and knowledge was shared, but there was one thing that was extremely valuable. That was labor. Especially the labor of high-level, high-status Transcendents. After all, almost everyone no longer needed to work for survival; rather, they worked hard for a stronger Extraordinary Level, Extraordinary Power, or Contribution Value. In such a context, the time of high-level Transcendents was incredibly precious. Whether it was used for their own cultivation, to research some form of production technology, or to diligently study certain war skills in preparation for the next Trial, they scarcely had idle time. In such a case, one-on-one guidance from high-level Transcendents was indeed very precious. And often, the more time and effort consumed, the greater the effect. Even just such a school alone couldnt support the efforts needed for every student, relying on subsidies given out by policies. But nonetheless, the seeds of competition were being planted at this moment. Even among people with the same Talent, one who received such personalized guidance and another who did not would end up with a vast difference in the end. Moreover, Extraordinary Cultivation itself was not something that could be forced; it was a path of great uniqueness. Each person could possess their own unique Talent or have their own strengths. Just the path of Cultivation alone encompassed various styles like Sword Immortals, Array Masters, Body Cultivation, Magic Practitioners, and so on. Not to mention, besides the three basic paths, Human Civilization contains countless Extraordinary Paths originating from other Affiliated Civilizations. They are endless. Even if not many choose these paths, there would always be some people who displayed more astonishing Talent on these paths. In fact, the purpose of Transcendent Middle School, which catered to the level from First Stage to Second Stage Top, was to allow everyone to fully find their own suitable path. For now, a basic Talent assessment had been conducted for the three main paths, followed by the allocation of students according to their preferences. However, as Shen Haos gaze swept over these students, his eyes slightly narrowed. Has there actually emerged quite a few with Innate Taoist Bodies? Anyone with an Innate Taoist Body possessed more than just a smattering of Talent, at least equivalent to a Purple Epic Chosen Ones Talent. Are even those with Innate Taoist Bodies unable to enter the Accelerated Secret Realm for learning now? Shen Hao quickly reviewed some data and then discovered that the number of geniuses with Innate Taoist Bodies among this new generation was not small! And furthermore, their numbers were increasing year by year, with an even more astonishing ratio among newborns. Chapter 549 - 549 412 Remodeling the Heavenly Dao ?Chapter 549: Chapter 412: Remodeling the Heavenly Dao! Chapter 549: Chapter 412: Remodeling the Heavenly Dao! It could be said that nowadays, if a child possessed an Innate Taoist Body, they would at most be reported locally, gaining a bit of fame in a small area and simply envied by nearby families, without eliciting much attention. In such cases, even with an Innate Taoist Body, it was not easy to get into the Accelerated Secret Realm School. After all, besides the Innate Taoist Body, there were also Chosen Ones when it came to Talent. Yes, in todays society, the competition for the seats of Chosen Ones was also very fierce. Speaking just of Human Civilization, with the cheats and high evaluations repeatedly rewarded, the number of naturally occurring Chosen Ones was already quite substantial. The total number of Chosen Ones in all of Human Civilization had approached twenty million. Moreover, this number was still continuously rising, especially after Shen Hao activated the cheat during the grace period, with almost over five million appearing every year. That was about one in every hundred thousand people. Mind you, this is per year. This meant that if someone was targeting the seat of a Chosen One, they simply needed to choose a field where they were talented and work hard. After all, the selection of Chosen Ones excluded those who had already become Chosen Ones. Whether it was outstanding Talent or excellence in a certain Daoist Skill, or even arts such as music and painting, all were seen as beneficial to civilization in the Civilization Trial and had certain quotas for Chosen Ones. Moreover, sometimes competition would integrate other conditions. Such as Age, appearance, Talent, and so forth. Initially, Chen Sihui gained her quota as a Chosen One based on both her beauty and her scientific and technological prowess. And if it were an Innate Taoist Body, the chances of obtaining a quota of Chosen Ones would undoubtedly be greater. In such a case, rather than trying to get into the Accelerated Secret Realm School, it might be better to choose a regular school, pick a direction, and work hard. As long as you could obtain the identity of a Chosen One and combine it with an Innate Taoist body, even if the Talent was average, you already qualified for the Accelerated Secret Realm University. After understanding this information, Shen Hao could only sigh that Human Civilization had indeed entered the splendid era where everyone was like a dragon. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If there werent the pressure of the Trials, the current state of Human Civilization could easily dominate the heavens. Shen Hao continued to observe with interest and anticipation. This batch of children quickly chose their initial paths. Shen Hao noticed that those who chose the Card Master path had begun to outnumber those who chose the Cultivation Path. Considering that this school was within the Eastern Culture Circle, at least according to Shen Haos understanding, in the last grace period, those who chose the Cultivation Path far outnumbered others. Indeed, the Card Path now also possesses a foundation of Red Mythical Level Cultivation Methods, Shen Hao realized after just a quick investigation. This was still the convenience brought about by the many Red Mythical Level items previously obtained. These were Red Mythical Level items from the Level 60 Civilization Mall. Any one of them, if brought to Human Civilization before the last Trial, would be enough to excite an entire civilization. Of course, bringing them now wouldnt have the same shocking effect, but they were enough to easily erase some advantages previously formed in the Cultivation Path system. For example, Cultivation Methods. Even Magic was the same; the basic Cultivation Methods had all been elevated to the Red Mythical Level, and there was even a variety of them for the new generation to choose from. The reason for choosing the Card Master was naturally that Card Makers truly had a larger market. Especially Card Makers. They had become the top industry within all of Human Civilizations production industries. A skilled Card Maker could easily gain greater wealth and higher status. Of course, any other path was the same in the Extraordinary Era; whether it was personal strength or capabilities in the production field, all were paths to achieving status, wealth, and even life aspirations. Card Maker is not bad either, murmured Shen Hao, not particularly worried by this phenomenon. The path of civilization, indeed, held a very important status in resisting the Trials of civilization; for example, the Contract Spirit Civilization was typical, with their civilization path being their greatest confidence throughout their journey. If they hadnt encountered Human Civilization, Contract Spirit Civilization would have likely been stronger for one or two more trials before starting to show signs of decline. In response, Human Civilization should also choose a better, stronger path. Actually, by this moment, the new generation that chose one of the three major paths accounted for only about seventy percent of the entire new generation within Human Civilization. Close to thirty percent had chosen other paths. Among those alone, about eight percent had chosen the Contract Spirit Path. If I could parse the Source Sea Law of the Contracted Spirit Mother Planet, perhaps, I could also enhance Human Civilizations Mother Planet, Shen Hao suddenly thought. Before this, he had never considered transforming Human Civilizations Mother Planet from a Law perspective. After all, all the laws on the Mother Planet were derived from the rewards of the Civilization Trial. However, after the last Trial, Shen Hao had personally experienced the power of the Creator Dominator. Even the great source of the Universe could be dominated, controlled, even modified. Under such circumstances, it wasnt strange for him to think of transforming Human Civilizations Mother Planet. Chapter 550 - 550 412 Reshaping the Heavenly Dao_2 ?Chapter 550: Chapter 412: Reshaping the Heavenly Dao!_2 Chapter 550: Chapter 412: Reshaping the Heavenly Dao!_2 Moreover, this was not some presumptuous assumption but rather a practical possibility. Not to mention that the levels of some Extraordinary Laws on the Human Civilization Mother Star were not that high to begin with. Take Heavenly Tribulation, for example. This rank reward acquired during the second Trial had its Level capped at 50, and its Quality was merely at the Golden Legendary level. With Shen Haos ability, he had long been able to easily dominate it. If he were to incorporate his own understanding and elevate it to Level 60, it would at least be able to play a similar role in aiding the promotion to the Sixth Stage, and it didnt seem too difficult to achieve. And then there was the Spirit Sea Law of the recently encountered Contract Spirit Civilization, which was indeed much deeper, more complex, and more powerful than Heavenly Tribulation, but Shen Hao also had a foundation. That was the Eternal Divine Kingdom! There was a high degree of correlation between the two. Firstly, they could both absorb the souls of the deceased, and secondly, they could both transform the souls of the deceased to a certain extent. However, the focus of the Eternal Divine Kingdom was on preserving the spirit and memories, whereas the Spirit Sea focused on retaining abilities and power, forming entirely new life. To Shen Hao, the former was naturally a bit more crucial. Dont think that the previous Trial seemed to have been easily passed through, but it still relied on the frontline warriors fighting bloodily, and the number of sacrifices on such a massive battlefield was equally enormous. The Human Civilization had sent out a total of two hundred billion official Legions, with the number of sacrifices exceeding 150 billion. This meant that for roughly every 130 people, one had perished on the battlefield. This ratio was not small by any means. After all, the number of enemies was endless, and it was no longer possible to provide Shen Hao with precise coordinates and strength information to maintain efficiency in earning points as before. And the existence of the Eternal Divine Kingdom greatly alleviated the sorrow of Human Civilization. Even if death still demanded a steep price, it was at least not irreparable grief. The difference between having and not having was like heaven and earth. In such circumstances, even Shen Hao could not easily transform Heroic Spirits into entirely new lives. Even if I have to consider the Contracted Spirit path, I cant just copy the Contract Spirit Civilizations Laws they can only serve as a reference, Shen Hao pondered, having made a decision, I need to reshape the Extraordinary Rules belonging to the Human Civilization Mother Star! This decision also aroused a sense of anticipation within Shen Hao. Thats right, the Mother Star of Human Civilization was humanitys Mother Star. Even though it had been continuously growing through Civilization Trial rewards, how could it always be wantonly altered and controlled by Civilization Trials? As the Emperor and Sovereign of Human Civilization, he should truly dominate the planet that carried the foundation of the entire Human Civilization! Shen Hao then thought of the Business Alliance Hierarch he had killed. That figure had incorporated his entire Mother Planet into his body, carrying it with him, which in a sense made him more like the Emperor and Sovereign of his Mother Planet than he was! Its probably not just me who would do such a thing, Shen Hao considered. Even without the [Emperor] Profession or [Sovereign] Talent, Transcendents at the Seventieth Stage had already been able to engage with planetary and even universal Extraordinary Origins, creating planets and modifying Laws was within their means, and they would inevitably attempt to transform their Mother Planets. Moreover, this might well become the focus of competition after the Seventh Stage! If that were true, then Shen Hao would actually have an even greater advantage. [Emperor] combined with [Sovereign] was prepared just for this purpose. Such an action would be equivalent to reshaping Heavenly Dao, it cannot be rushed. First, I should organize and control the existing Extraordinary Laws of Human Civilization, then go to other Affiliated Civilizations to organize, learn, and finally set down protocols. It does not necessarily have to be powerful, but it needs a more solid foundation Shen Hao thought to himself, having tentatively settled on the goal he wanted to achieve during this interlude. After installing the interlude-extending cheat, the duration of this interlude period was also determined. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, unlike before, this interlude-extending cheat could now have its multiplier adjusted by himself. From zero to forty times! The original waiting period had passed one year, leaving a full eight more years. This meant that human civilization could now enjoy a maximum of three hundred twenty years of a waiting period! Of course, the length of a waiting period isnt a case of the longer, the better. Shen Hao was very clear on this, the core purpose of the waiting period is to fill the gaps in areas that couldnt be developed during the Civilization Trial and to vigorously deplete the various foundations obtained during the Trial, especially the Civilization Mall Level. This would be a relatively rapid development phase. But once this period was over, the waiting period should come to an end. The Civilization Mall Level could no longer be upgraded, and the Quality of resources was similarly limited. Continuing to consume them, the cost-effectiveness was far below previous rates, even amounting to a waste of time. Moreover, the Civilization Trial matches Trial with potential and strength at the time of entry. The goal should be balance, perfection, and covering weaknesses, not just sheer power. This is probably why this versions cheat allows the holder to choose the length of the waiting period. Even though the cheat could extend the period by forty times, it is likely there to prevent situations where the basic waiting period is extremely short. After all, this thing is entirely random, probably a variant in the Civilization Trial. Take the Thunder Fire Civilization, for example, the previous Trial had a mere six-month waiting period, which threw the entire civilization into a chaotic state for the Trial, leading directly to its decline. Organize a schedule for me outlining the required time to deplete Civilization Mall technologies, rebuild the entire civilizations defense projects, and so onall central goals of the waiting period, Shen Hao ordered Dong Gong. Achieving this wasnt simple; it required a comprehensive plan for the entire human civilization system. But it wasnt too difficult either. Human civilization today should have such a capability. Meanwhile, Shen Hao also began rough calculations on how much time would be needed to achieve his goals for the Mother Planet laws. Reshaping the Heavenly Dao requires a core authority, constructing Da Yuan, authority would be best placed upon myself, but for Da Yuan to materialize, its best located in a relatively safe place Shen Hao pondered continuously. The task he was undertaking, if placed within myths, would be no different from opening up the heavens and earth. After all, he was about to reshape the Extraordinary Dayuan! If he wished, he could also continuously Divine Enthronement during this process, distributing various Extraordinary Authorities among others on the Mother Planet or allowing these authorities to become incarnate as Innate God Spirits. However, Shen Hao ultimately did not make such a choice. First, the Mother Planet needed to develop rapidly; second, if there was a real need for others to manage Law Authority, rather than solidifying it in individuals, it would be better to distill authority into positions where the talented rise and the mediocre fall. If I never break through to the Seventh Stage, it would take about one hundred eighty years, Shen Hao concluded, frowning slightly. He was already Level 60, the peak of the Sixth Stage, only one Level away from the Seventh Stage. Although this Level was indeed difficult to break through and the Human Civilization Mother Planet still lacked Seventh Stage resources, the civilization had grown so strong that a hundred years was an entirely confident timeframe for a breakthrough! After a while, Dong Gong, representing the Global United Front, submitted the planning report. Eighty years. That was the content of the report. With just over eighty years, human civilization could deplete all its accumulations and face the next Trial in its peak form. It seems I cant be the one holding us back! A surge of determination welled up in Shen Haos heart. The Seventh Stage, just a single Level, how could it possibly limit him? Chapter 551 - 551 413 The Principle of Cheats ?Chapter 551: Chapter 413: The Principle of Cheats? Chapter 551: Chapter 413: The Principle of Cheats? Afterward, Shen Hao quickly entered a state of closed retreat. There was much he needed to do. Many within human civilization may have begun to lack an adequate sense of awe toward the Trials, but as the ruler leading human civilization to victory, Shen Hao could not afford any slack. Moreover, his retreat did not mean a complete disconnection from the world outside. He simply tried to reduce involvement in all affairs within human civilization as much as possible. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, if many people prayed and called out his name, or if events arose that could significantly affect the pace of his cultivation, Shen Hao would still be able to detect them immediately and resolve them swiftly. Thus, time began to speed up. Many within human civilization initially struggled to adapt to an Emperor in retreat, but now the average lifespan far exceeded that of the past, and even several decades seemed not so lengthy. A new generation was born continuously, and yet, the older one remained active. Time flew by, and suddenly, an important date for human civilization was upon us. The Centennial Anniversary of the Trial Era! A hundred years, a century had passed, and the total population of human civilization had multiplied many times over. From before the Trials to now, only a bit over six billion remained, a small portion within the entirety of human civilization. Indeed, aside from a minority of Chosen Ones, the initial humans cultivation talent was rather average, and so was their strength, long surpassed by their descendants. Aside from seniority, they did not hold too significant a position within human civilization. However, on the occasion of this centennial anniversary, these people gradually became active. Attention from society toward them steadily increased. The internet started to show more and more comparisons to life a hundred years ago, especially to the various scenes at the beginning of the first Trial. Those scenes of brutal will to fight, those courageous heroes. To any Cultivator at present, their strength would appear so feeble, and even their deaths, transformed into opportunities to become Heroic Spirits, were reputedly honored. Yet those scenes remained heart-stirring. They represented the continuation of a civilization, the heritage of a culture. This was especially true in the Eastern Culture Circle. People could better understand the will and spirit of their ancestors. In fact, while the world might have undergone earth-shattering changes, the culture was consistently handed down. Now, as this special year approached, this New Year became a unique one anticipated by all of human civilization. All cities, even those rented to Attached Races or Affiliated Civilizations, began to dazzle with lights and decorations, slowly taking on the atmosphere of the New Year. At this moment, Shen Hao, in his analysis and reconstruction of the worlds Laws, had already achieved preliminary results. The source of Extraordinary Rules is indeed quite different from pure physical Laws, Shen Hao sat on his throne all this time, deeply realizing in decades of cultivation that he was only one step away from the Seventh Stage, a step that was also vitally important in reshaping the Heavenly Dao of civilization. That was Destiny. Most Extraordinary Systems involved elements of destiny, which was one of the cores of a worlds complete Extraordinary System. The so-called Destiny wasnt about a set future; rather, it was about possibilities, a probability that could be manipulated by humans. Or it could be seen as a trend. If this was a Non-magic World, the birth of some particular powerful figures could be seen as the inevitable choice of the masses and history. However, in a world with a complete set of Extraordinary Rules, fate inevitably played a role. Among Shen Haos many Red Mythical Abilities, the Derivation Heaven Skill was the manifestation of Destiny within the Extraordinary Rules. Now, as he reshaped the Heavenly Dao and involved Destiny, Shen Hao gained a new understanding. He could use certain resources to guide the destiny of some individuals or even certain events to a degree. Shen Haos gaze soon focused on a person. A fifteen-year-old boy. Ordinary, not even possessing an Innate Taoist Body, his destiny nonetheless drew its natural attention, showing a great chance of maturing, possibly even becoming one of the strongest at the pinnacle of human civilization. Even if the probability was not high compared to maturing itself, it was enough for Shen Hao to glimpse a corner of the Law of Destiny through him. This young man, named Qiao Yu, was entirely unaware that he had attracted the Emperors attention. His parents were just an ordinary couple in human civilization, around Level 28, not even reaching the Fourth Stage. Naturally, they could not live in those resource-rich, medium-to-large cities filled with Warriors and rife with Extraordinary Elements. Instead, they lived in a small city. Yet, Qiao Yu had not slackened because of this; his heart harbored great aspirations. In an era of epic proportions, compared to the world before the Trials, filled with so much magnificence, not to strive would do a disservice to being born in such times, to being born among Primordial Humans! Qiao Yu kept his ambitions to himself, but he certainly took action. Chapter 552 - 552 413 The Principle of Cheats_2 ?Chapter 552: Chapter 413: The Principle of Cheats?_2 Chapter 552: Chapter 413: The Principle of Cheats?_2 Fortunately, in this era, as long as one was willing, everyone could easily find opportunities. Qiao Yu found his opportunity in a game called Emperor Chess. Emperor Chess was initially born during the downtime of the third Trial when the average Level of the population had skyrocketed. Some of the Warriorswho had become the Chosen Ones through their chess-playing abilitydiscovered that traditional chess skills were no longer sufficient to meet the demands of the Extraordinary Era, leading to an increasingly limited number of Chosen One spots given by the Civilization Trial to Chess Masters. Thus, a new type of chess that met Extraordinary needs, combining difficulty, luck, temperament, and ability among various assessments, was born. It wasnt called by this name at first. However, as it was continuously refined by successive generations, it gradually became a sport that surpassed all other forms of chess and even gained tremendous fame within the entire Human Civilization System. Its biggest feature was that it had different levels of complexity in its rules based on the Extraordinary Level, severely limiting the advantages gained from higher Extraordinary Levels. Indeed, the birth of Emperor Chess had proven to be immensely successful. Over the years, many Chosen Ones emerged at every Level, every year. Clearly, the Civilization Trial also recognized the elites that such a sport filtered out. And Qiao Yu, who had entered Extraordinary Cultivation less than half a year ago, was still only at Level 6 in strength; not to mention comparing with geniuses, he was far behind even his peers in such a small city, essentially at the bottom. Aside from his average Talent, the more significant reason was that he had devoted a vast amount of time to Emperor Chess! Dinner is ready, Qiao Yus mother called from afar. Nowadays, even the most ordinary of families could have living spaces of more than four hundred square meters. After all, when everyone was a Transcendent, if the living area wasnt spacious enough, even with Formation shielding, it would still be difficult to guarantee the privacy of each family member. And Transcendents did not like everywhere to be restricted by Formations, as it would create a sense of constraint. Even in such a small city, slightly better-off families would have members occupying thousands of square meters of living space on their own. Qiao Yus family indeed was just ordinary, with approximately five hundred square meters of living space shared among them. In this day and age, that was considered the lowest tier of residences. Of course, there were reasons for this. Qiao Yu, pale, walked to the dining room, his gaze still fixed on the light screen of his personal terminal. This match had reached its critical moment. The tremendous calculations and the complex contest of strategies caused an equally immense consumption of mental energy. Therefore, as soon as Qiao Yu sat down, he directly gulped down a glass of Faith product. This was a resource produced within the Red Mythical Temple that greatly helped the Divine Soul. Of course, while not high in Level, its price was indeed very steep. Moreover, the food on the table was also quite special. The dishes in front of Qiao Yu all greatly helped with the recovery of the Divine Soul. By contrast, the food in front of his older brother and two sisters was notably simpler. They ate without making a sound. Until Qiao Yus vision swayed, and a crimson color appeared on the screen. He lost. You lost again? It was then that Qiao Yus brother spoke up, frowning as he couldnt help but say, Youve lost eight games in a row now, do you have any confidence in getting into the top one hundred sixty-three of the Sixty-six Cities joint competition? Qiao Yu did not respond, seemingly still engrossed in the chessboard he had just lost. Qiao Yu! His brothers voice grew more insistent, The whole family, including the income of the four elder siblings, has been invested in you Complain less. Mr. Qiao, the head of the family, suddenly interrupted, intensifying his tone. Instant silence descended around the dinner table, and the brother who had spoken even turned slightly pale. However, it was evident that Mr. Qiao did not intend to stop there and continued: If youre envious of your brother, then pick a direction yourself, throw yourself into it wholeheartedly, and our whole family will support you just the same, you might even get subsidies from the school and the district government! But can you do it? Indeed, Qiao Yus actions were a gamble. Slowing down his Extraordinary Cultivation, hindering the familys income, everything was for the sake of competing for a spot as a Chosen One! This path, although a choice many people take, very few can persist in it. Especially when year after year theres failure, year after year with no sight of possibility. In many domains, the longer you delay, the slimmer the chances become, domains like Emperor Chess where all Levels have an equal chance are like a surging mass of a thousand troops. Of course, the policies greatly encourage people to choose this path. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Because it essentially gives everyone with average Talent an opportunity that can be obtained through effort. Once someone becomes a Chosen One, all the officials in the region receive commendation. And the person who becomes a Chosen One, their life changes completely, achieving a leap in social class! However, in Shen Haos view, Qiao Yus ability in Emperor Chess wasnt actually that strong. He did have some Talent, but not enough to be considered a genius, and becoming a Chosen One would be challenging. Can destinys Blessing influence the allocation of Chosen One spots? Shen Haos eyes narrowed, his loyalty growing stronger. He felt that he might have caught a loophole in the Civilization Trial. Perhaps, the cheat that ensured his acquisition of the Red Mythical Talent was created based on this loophole of the Law of Destiny. At that moment, Qiao Yu seemed to have finished reflecting, he looked up at his family, his tone as determined as ever. I will succeed, definitely! Everyone present was Transcendent. Mr. Qiao and Mrs. Qiao had both reached the third stage, and they could naturally see that this wasnt a case of self-deception but real confidence and resolute determination. Just go for it! Mr. Qiao put down his utensils and looked at his son with utmost seriousness, Although your old man isnt much, Ill support you with all Ive got. Besides, this is precisely the kind of opportunity for people like us to carve out a splendid path. I still regret not having persevered back in the day. Mr. Qiao was also born during a lull period, having experienced none of the Trials, but for this very reason, he completely understood Qiao Yu and was immensely proud of his resolve. Qiao Yu didnt say much more, nodded his head, and then returned to his room. He rested briefly before starting the next round. His temperament is indeed commendable, Shen Hao still watched the boy, now with more understanding, Destinys Blessing isnt just about luck; it requires a fundamental condition, more like a guiding hand at crucial moments. For Qiao Yu, nothing was fixed except his own determination and will, the only things he could grasp. Shen Hao cultivated while silently observing, right up to the arrival of the first crucial milestone. The allocation of the Chosen One spots! Yes, it was quite sudden, especially since Qiao Yu had not entered the top one hundred sixty-three of the Sixty-six Cities joint competition. But rather he was one hundred sixty-eighth. You should know, the reason the number one hundred sixty-three comes up is because among those previously allocated a Chosen One spot, the lowest rank was one hundred sixty-three! Meaning, Qiao Yu set a new record. With a rank of one hundred sixty-eight, he was granted a spot as a Chosen One! Keep in mind, there were even those with higher ranks than him who did not get such a spot. Shen Hao, who maintained his Observation, saw it clearly: this was truly a Blessing from destiny, and this Law indeed influenced the rules for the Chosen Ones in the Civilization Trial! Even if it wasnt a strong influence, it was subtle, but when applied to an already narrow probability, it could bring about a completely different outcome. Chapter 553 - 553 414 Breakthrough to the Seventh Stage ?Chapter 553: Chapter 414: Breakthrough to the Seventh Stage! Chapter 553: Chapter 414: Breakthrough to the Seventh Stage! This discovery greatly exhilarated Shen Hao. Ever since he acquired the cheat, he constantly pondered when he could also create a cheat of his own. After all, the cheat system wasnt some unfathomable entity; its origins had been clear from the beginning, stemming from the same Trial Civilizations. If they could do it, Human Civilization, aspiring to one day break through the constraints of the Civilization Trial, could achieve it too. It was by no means an unimaginable or unreachable goal. And now, he had finally touched upon such a Domain. Even if it was just an insignificant trace, it was still a significant breakthrough from nothing to something! Of course, Shen Hao was well aware that even if he truly could design a brand new cheat, even one that could be used with the current version rather than past versions, it didnt mean that he would have a chance against the Civilization Trial System. After all, many civilizations that created cheats were still destroyed. He could only say that the distance from the ultimate goal was still vast, so vast that at present, he had only taken a minuscule step forward. I must keep striving, Shen Hao firmly etched this moment of destinys shift into his memory and fully immersed himself in it. He was only one step away from the Seventh Stage, and that step clearly lay within the realm of the Law of Destiny. As one of the indispensable foundational Extraordinary Rules of the Extraordinary World, the Law of Destiny indeed was the last barrier before the Seventh Stage. Meanwhile, Qiao Yus life, after obtaining the identity of Chosen One, welcomed a tremendous change! Just the day before, Qiao Yu was disheartened by his achieved ranking, and not just him but also his family; the entire family atmosphere seemed to have shifted. After all, they had indeed made many sacrifices for this opportunity. However, when true failure came, no one blamed him, including his brother who had occasionally voiced criticisms in the past, now silent. Because everyone knew that Qiao Yu was the most heartbroken one. As someone who clearly knew how much he had devoted, in spite of their own distress and pity, they couldnt bring themselves to blame him in his current state. Qiao Yu locked himself in his room for a day and a night. In the end, however, he adjusted his mindset and stepped out of the room. I must continue to try! Qiao Yu said to his parents, his expression extremely serious, From now on, I wont need additional support from home. All consequences, all expenses, will be my own to bear. I cannot drag the family down any longer, but I will never give up! Indeed, Qiao Yu was not prepared to give up. And his father, after opening his mouth several times and then falling silent, finally nodded without a word. Although Mr. Qiao also wanted to continue supporting his child, he understood that they couldnt risk everything the family had for such an opportunity. One year of support was enough. The rest of the journey was for the child to walk on his own. Everything seemed to return to normalcy, just like countless other ordinary families. But Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just when everyone had accepted reality and was ready to move on, the sound of the activation of the Chosen One panel reached Qiao Yus ears! For a moment, he even doubted whether it was just a hallucination, then quickly followed the special self-check method to assess his spiritual state. This kind of assessment had become an Extraordinary Means that every citizen of Civilization had to master, and even many schools made it the first Extraordinary Technique taught to new students. After all, many previous Trials involved trials that could interfere with the spirit. The result of the assessment showed no problems! No illusions! He had truly succeeded! After this news was conveyed, the entire family felt it was incredible, but a great cheer soon spread, even to the point that the Formation around their house couldnt suppress it! Success. Their family had produced a Chosen One, something that only happened once in about twenty to thirty thousand people! Even if it was just the most basic White Talent, in this moment, it exceeded that of most people, not to mention his peers. When the news spread, all the neighbors and even the entire neighborhood were in awe and extended their congratulations. And, of course, envy wasnt far behind. This was a Chosen One, equivalent to a symbol of status in todays society! The school has also sent their congratulations, Qiao Yu quickly regained his composure from the excitement, promptly getting to work on follow-up matters, I need to go to the Chosen One Association to register. Although its just a White Talent, there are points I can claim every month. Our familys circumstances will only get better, and if you guys still want to have more brothers and sisters, I can provide some family funds In todays Human Civilization, all Chosen Ones could draw a set of points from the Chosen One Association. Based on their respective Levels, Talents as Chosen Ones, and other performances to decide. It was an important part of the Chosen One training system. Even if Qiao Yu only possessed a White Talent and his Extraordinary Level was still at Level 6, the points he would receive already compared favorably to his fathers job! This was one of the statuses of a Chosen One. Being a primary support target, with a higher status and treatment, it also meant contributing more to Human Civilization. Chapter 554 - 554 414 Breakthrough to the Seventh Stage_2 ?Chapter 554: Chapter 414: Breakthrough to the Seventh Stage!_2 Chapter 554: Chapter 414: Breakthrough to the Seventh Stage!_2 Here is the translated and revised text: Thus, Qiao Yu swiftly arranged everything. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mr. and Mrs. Qiao, naturally, felt immense relief. Becoming a Chosen One means your once ordinary Talent can no longer limit your development. Youll have far more possibilities. So, make sure to invest resources in yourself as much as possible, Mr. Qiao even advised, Our family doesnt need you to give back. Your dad, though not as capable as you, is far from unable to earn enough to support raising a child! By the time he finished speaking, the authority of a father was distinctly evident. Yet, the smile on his face was impossible to suppress. He wasnt wrong either; although society today didnt encourage complete idleness, it also didnt impose extreme stress. As someone at the peak of the Third Stage, so long as Mr. Qiao was willing to work hard and compromise on his own Cultivation, he could easily earn several times the amount needed for normal living expenses. Even renting a Magic Card for agricultural use could yield considerable returns. Whats more, now that their family had produced a Chosen One, their quality of life was bound to improve further. For example, the community would reward their household, and there was even a possibility that Mr. Qiao might break through to the Fourth Stage! By the way, what exactly is your Talent? Mr. Qiao suddenly asked out of curiosity. Its Qiao Yu stared at his Chosen One panel, his expression complex as he replied slowly, Its the Chess Player. Thats rightit was the Chess Player. This kind of Talent had appeared before in Human Civilization. Though considered a White Talent, it had unique effects in the command Domain. Moreover, based on Talent experience, these profession-based Talents, even those labeled as ordinary and White, were often among the highest tiers within their categoryespecially in terms of their potential for future upgrades. For Qiao Yu, this held a distinctive significance. The reason being, it matched perfectly with his abilities! *The Talent of a Chosen One and their own abilities werent necessarily aligned and were often difficult to match. Most people who became Chosen Ones quickly abandoned the abilities they had relied upon to obtain their Chosen One status. Initially, Qiao Yu had merely viewed chess as a means to step into the Chosen One identity, even thinking that once he achieved this status, chess would only remain as a hobby.* *But looking back now, it had become evident that this would remain his primary survival skill!* A Chess Player Talent is great! Truly great! Mr. and Mrs. Qiao werent aware of Qiao Yus complex thoughts; they merely delighted in the notion of a profession-based Talent. The tangible and intangible benefits brought by a Chosen One were undeniable. If Qiao Yu developed well in the future, their entire family could receive certain privileges in the next Trial they faced. Such as moving to a safer region. Although none of them had ever participated in a Trial firsthand, it remained the most widely discussed and understood topic across their entire Civilization. Not long after, Qiao Yu received an invitation from a high school located in another medium-sized city. He had the option to stay in his original city, where he could still access better resource rewards. However, larger cities offered superior educational resources, more outstanding peers, and a more competitive atmosphereall of which mattered far more to Qiao Yus ambitions than mere Cultivation resources. Thus, he decisively chose to leave his hometown. He set out for the bigger city! As soon as he arrived, Qiao Yu acutely felt the gap between cities. In his former city, most adults on the streets were at the Second or Third Stage, and spotting someone at the Fourth Stage already marked them as a local celebrity. But here, Third and Fourth Stage Transcendents were commonplace. Only Fifth Stage individuals could truly be considered notable figures in this medium-sized city. Bear in mind that within present-day Human Civilization, there were only tens of thousands who had ascended to the Sixth Stage. Across the entire Human Civilization, including the population of Affiliated Civilizations, the total number reached over two trillion! In contrast, Fifth Stage individuals stood as the strongest tier beneath those tens of thousands. Thinking deeper, the difference between medium-sized and smaller cities became glaringly apparent. Ill carve out my name in this city, too! *Qiao Yus heart surged with a wild ambition beyond that of ordinary people, a fervor magnified by his successful claim to Chosen One status.* *It was at this moment that Fates pivotal intersection descended upon him once more.* In this city, there happened to be another Chosen One whose Talent was also the Chess Player. The Chess Player Talent is relatively rare, and for ones own ability to also be a Chess Player is rarer still. This individual, a Fifth Stage Transcendent with standing in the military, was a formidable Chosen One. He approached Qiao Yu, acknowledging his potential and offering significant supportpledging to use his points to exchange with others for a Blue Elite Talent promotion quota! This was indeed a promotion quota; such privileges werent exclusive to Shen Hao. All Chosen Ones could receive their respective Chosen One rewards. However, they lacked Shen Haos cheat-like advantages and thus received far fewer evaluations compared to him. Furthermore, according to regulations, all important Chosen One rewardsparticularly promotion quotasrequired half to be handed over to the Civilization System for universal allocation. This made any quota obtained outside the contribution point distribution system exceedingly precious. Even a promotion quota for a Blue Elite Talent was a rare treasure. This was an opportunity seized through his own efforts, but it is also Fates Blessing. Shen Hao took note of everything. *Perhaps due to his penchant for mentoring potential-filled youth, this sentiment echoed throughout the Civilization, forming part of the cultural fabric.* *Many individuals had received recognition and support during their growth journeys, and once they matured, they too supported the next generation. This evolved into a traditioneven a legacy.* *Yet despite this, without Fates Blessing, Qiao Yu wouldnt have encountered such an opportunitybecause Fates Blessing essentially made the improbable become probable.* The Seventh Stage is now within reach. Shen Hao silently observed the threads of destiny entwined around Qiao Yu. He watched as the boy moved from a small city to a medium city, then to a large city; as he earned victory in officially sanctioned competitions, obtained a Purple Epic Talent promotion quota, and leveraged his new Talent to enroll in Accelerated Secret Realm University In the blink of an eye, a decade had passed. Qiao Yu had seized every turning point capable of transforming fate, evolving from an ordinary, unremarkable teenager into a young man qualified to contend in the Civilization Genius Series as a Quasi-Talent. While still competing at the lowest tier of Civilization Elite, this nonetheless represented a critical turning point in his life. Until Shen Hao realized that Qiao Yus competition this time was overwhelmingly likely to end in failure. Such a degree of Fates Blessing isnt omnipotent, far from reaching the level of Destinys Main Character.'' Shen Hao seized this moment to deepen his understanding of the true essence of the Law of Destiny through Observation. *It was the inevitability of failure that finally completed the last piece of the puzzle.* *Everything was now in place.* The breakthrough to the Seventh Stage happened at this very moment! In an instant, dazzling seven-colored light appeared in the sky, flashing across the world rapidly. Countless individuals looked up in astonishmentespecially the Warriorswho clearly sensed that the Mother Planets extraordinary Da Yuan was undergoing a momentous transformation! It was chaos transformed into order, disorder shaped into cohesion The true foundation of the Heavenly Dao had, with Shen Haos breakthrough, finally been forged! At this moment, only seventy years remained until the Trials conclusion. Chapter 555 - 555 415 Distributing Fruit Slots The Beginning ?Chapter 555: Chapter 415: Distributing Fruit Slots, The Beginning of the Myth! Chapter 555: Chapter 415: Distributing Fruit Slots, The Beginning of the Myth! The newly formed Heavenly Dao was not merely a foundation. All the laws now had a core to rely on. It was like a computer finally having a system, rather than just various basic mechanical programs. This not only unified the chaotic array of laws but also significantly strengthened them. After all, before this, the Extraordinary Laws operated independently, sometimes even conflicting with one another. And the change it brought to the entire civilization was evident. Firstly, the most direct impact was felt by the cultivators of the three major systems; they could clearly sense that cultivation had become much smoother. The worlds Extraordinary Rules were particularly amicable, and they aligned more with their mindset. The difficulty of cultivating certain magics had noticeably decreased. Those that once required arduous cultivation could now be learned with greater ease. After all, these three paths were the ones Shen Hao understood most profoundly; they had been further perfected within the worlds Heavenly Dao Laws. Rather than saying cultivation had become easier, it would be more accurate to say that Shen Hao used his understanding to assist the entire civilization in the form of Extraordinary Laws. Besides, the various rewards obtained from the rules had also become more complete and powerful, truly forming a system. For example, Heavenly Punishment was no longer just a simple Heavenly Tribulation. The rewards were not merely about strengthening ones foundation or refining the body. Shen Hao integrated it with other laws, making it more perfect and effective. Like the Dream World, peoples explorations and experiences in the Dream World would now have complete records and relevant information to assist them. Through personal terminals, each persons direction of experience, type of trial, and even the resources they hoped to obtain were all recorded and allocated, significantly increasing the efficiency of exploring the Dream World. Even the Mythical Secret Realms underwent similar reformation. Each persons personal terminal could now directly connect to the Heavenly Dao, becoming a core system that involved the laws of heaven and earth. In addition to this, there were many other subtle changes. For instance, Shen Hao discriminated and rewarded actions that demonstrated a responsibility towards civilization or benefited the interests of civilization, forming a preliminary Merit system. This, undoubtedly, would aid in the development of the entire civilization and benefit every individual. However, although the Heavenly Dao was initially established, there were still many imperfections. For example, the circulation and distribution of extraordinary power between heaven and earth, the distribution of spirit rain for large cultivation areas, and the cultivation bonuses for Transcendents with unique Talents, among others. This was like a newly created system that, while significantly reducing operational difficulty and benefiting everyone, still needed continuous improvement. And the only one capable of doing such a thing was Shen Hao. Although he had not completely merged with the Heavenly Dao of the Mother Planet, he had fully mastered, controlled, and possessed complete authority, no weaker than that of a Creator God. Next, its time to distribute some Fruit Slots to others, Shen Hao began to prepare for his next move. The so-called Fruit Slots were essentially a subdivided form of authority over certain Heavenly Dao Laws. Fundamentally similar to the temporary Demon Lord from the previous trial. Both did not involve merging, but were more of a temporary management in a hosting form. This would not only significantly increase some peoples affinity with corresponding laws and enhance their cultivation speed, but more importantly, it would also facilitate a rapid understanding of any bugs or shortcomings within the Heavenly Dao System, accelerating the process of perfection. When the news spread, the entire Human Civilization was abuzz. Even the Affiliated Civilizations were intently observing. Although the distribution of the Heavenly Dao Fruit Slot was an internal matter of Human Civilization, and the citizens of the Affiliated Civilizations were not eligible to participate, it was clear that this was likely a path every Trial Civilization would need to take. All Affiliated Civilizations would have their own Heavenly Dao in the future. Additionally, their Heavenly Dao systems would likely be bound to the Heavenly Dao System of the Human Civilization Mother Star, becoming its subsystem, a truly unified whole. Perhaps this was the ultimate form of an Affiliated Civilization System. For that reason, they naturally wanted to learn from the experience. If the Affiliated Civilizations were so interested, not to mention the inner workings of the civilization itself. The media unanimously used one title for their reportage. The Beginning of a New Mythology! S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, creating the Heavenly Dao and distributing authority were the beginnings of mythological stories in various cultural spheres, following closely after the creation of the world! And now, everyone was about to witness the start of this moment. To say that they were entering an era of mythology was no exaggeration. From now on, the heavens and earth would have order, laws would pervade everywhere, All Gods would sit high upon Cloud Peak, becoming managers of the law and order but also part of that order! For this reason, everyone who considered themselves eligible wanted a share in the Fruit Slot distribution, even if it was an insignificantly small part, as it represented a unique status. Such temptation was hard for an individual to resist. Hence, Shen Hao, after carefully reviewing reports from various Elites, prudently chose two methods of distribution. One was based on strength, the other on contribution! Chapter 556 - 556 415 Distributing Fruit Slots The Beginning ?Chapter 556: Chapter 415: Distributing Fruit Slots, The Beginning of Myth!_2 Chapter 556: Chapter 415: Distributing Fruit Slots, The Beginning of Myth!_2 And they divided authority as finely as possible, ensuring that it could benefit a sufficient number of people. For instance, Gan Yuan dearly wanted the fruit slot of Pill God, but among the newly summoned Red Mythical Contractors, one had superior Alchemy Skill. According to the rules ultimately decided by Shen Hao, the highest fruit slot of the Alchemy Dao needed to be chosen from among the top three alchemists based on contribution value. Without a doubt, the first Supreme Pill God fruit slot fell into the hands of Gan Yuan. After all, Gan Yuan had been part of Human Civilization for some time and had indeed accumulated a significant contribution value. However, if his skills did not improve, another contractor could also surpass him. The fruit slots in the Human Civilization were not lifetime appointments. Competition is essential to maintain sufficient vitality, Shen Hao expressed his intentions unequivocally. In a short period of time, fierce competition unfolded across various domains. Those who aspired to compete with Liu Ruoxi for the title of Sword God through Divine Enthronement with a sword, and Zhuang Zhigao who directly secured the Divine Array Fruit Slot with an absolute advantage. Even relatively niche fruit slots like Divine Chef, God of Song, and Chess God were fiercely contested. Even if one couldnt compete for the highest levels, the peripheral fruit slots under some major systems were also up for competition. For example, in the Sword Dao, there naturally was only one Supreme Sword God, but beneath that, there were four Great Sword Gods, twelve Sword Immortals, and one hundred and eight Sword Saints. Even below Sword Saint, there were up to a thousand Sword Masters. Even if so-called Sword Masters possessed only a strand of the Sword Dao Law, the affinity brought by the Sword Dao was apparent and could significantly aid cultivation. The same could be said for many other fields. Seizing this opportunity, the high-level leaders of Human Civilization also revitalized the somewhat sluggish passion for civilization development. Everyone threw themselves into work and cultivation with great enthusiasm. This fruit slot allocation lasted a full thirty years before it gradually concluded. Now, Human Civilization had undergone significant changes. The order on the Mother Planet had largely taken shape. At the same time, the technology within Human Civilization had essentially been completely exhausted. Within the civilization trading system, the level rating of Human Civilization had already reached Level 57. Although it seemed still distant from the Civilization Mall Level, its worth noting that the Civilization Mall Level did not provide all the technologies of that level. Even though Shen Hao had claimed the last reward and unlocked all the Blue Elite Level merchandise, that was just Blue Elite. However, when civilization truly reached a certain level, it meant that it could at least complete the production of Golden Legendary merchandise! Some domains even reached the Red Mythical Level. At this point, the development of civilization had become very slow. After all, it was difficult to obtain more advanced technologies from the Civilization Mall. Climbing the technological tree was no longer just about learning, but required the emergence of new inspiration and breakthroughs. Even the cultivation of Extraordinary Individuals had hit a bottleneck. Currently, in Human Civilization, the number of individuals at the Extraordinary Sixth Stage had reached a total of 3,240,000. But this was nearly the limit. The role of resources had its limits. Some peoples Talent qualficiations could only support reaching the Fifth Rank or even lower. To break through, they needed much more powerful resources to forcibly enhance their Talent and reshape their foundational attributes. Even the Chosen Ones were stuck at their respective talent limits without such miraculous resources to change their fate. By now, all the transcendent beings with a chance of breakthrough had already arrived. Although civilization could continue to grow, especially in population, such growth efficiency was too low. The Civilization Trial had been continuously undergoing updates, at least in Shen Haos eyes, extending it for insignificant developments was not worth the loss. Its time to prepare for the next trial. Shen Hao conveyed this. Although it was just a preliminary communication, the whole civilization nonetheless began adjustments in various domains. Reducing the research in technological inheritance, resources began to shift towards the war domain, accelerating major projects, and summoning soldiers for final reenlistment training Of course, propaganda throughout the civilization was indispensable, adjusting societal sentiments, swiftly transitioning from peaceful development to war trial preparation! The entire process consumed more than a decade. Shen Hao even adjusted some Heavenly Dao rules. He increased the punishment for defying commands, reduced related freedoms, strengthened systemic order, and even adjusted the Heavenly Dao reward system This was the advantage of having ample time, as the preparations could always be more thorough. Under such a series of preparations, the state of the entire civilization system was extremely strong. Not to mention the old-timers who had experienced trials, even the vast number of new generations born during the window period were already well-equipped. Moreover, they aspired to shine in the new trial, achieving their lifes value. Qiao Yu was one of them. In the past few decades, Qiao Yu had not been among the most outstanding of the new generation; he hadnt even qualified as a Civilizations Son or Civilization Genius. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, he had still made remarkable achievements. His own strength level had reached the Fifth Stage, his Chosen One Talent had been promoted to Purple Epic through his efforts and contributionsa promotion rank almost the highest achievable outside the trial periods, and he had also secured one of only 108 Chess Saint Fruit Slots! Without a doubt, compared to his other achievements, this last one was the most astonishing. During non-trial periods, there were limited fields where effort could be exerted; chess was one of the few areas with less strict level restrictions, and competition was fierce, with each Chess Saint being a well-known Overlord in that domain; that Qiao Yu, a newcomer, had secured this position was indeed rare! Of course, fate also played its part. Because he was the last to enter. In the last competition, a bit of luck allowed him a slight edge to secure the last spot, ranked 108th. This was also an invisible blessing from Shen Hao. After all, Qiao Yu had helped in the shaping of the Heavenly Dao; therefore, after the reconstruction of Heavenly Dao, Shen Hao had not altered the blessings of fate on Qiao Yu, even enhancing them, endowing him with a favor similar to Child of Destiny. Of course, destiny was merely a push, not the sole factor, and all achievements were not without his own efforts. Shen Hao also greatly anticipated whether Qiao Yu could still work miracles when stepping out from the Mother Planet into a broader, more complex trial destiny. And Qiao Yu, unaware of the eyes on him, equally longed for the trial. In the window period, I have done everything within my limits, seized every opportunity I could, and thats all. He looked at the trial countdown now appearing online, his heart burning fiercely like flames, The trial is our true stage! It offers opportunities incomparable to the window period! Many renowned top warriors have ascended from within the trials, and I will be one of themundeterred even in death! This also demonstrated the success of education within Human Civilization. Facing the trial, the new generation was not just fearless; they were filled with expectation, eager to embrace the trial to achieve their life goals. This was something only Human Civilization could achieve. As for many Affiliated Civilizations up to this moment, they were still anxious, tense; even having witnessed the strength of Human Civilization and knowing all the preparations, they ultimately remained half-failures in the trials. Chapter 557 - 557 416 The Fifth Trial Begin ?Chapter 557: Chapter 416: The Fifth Trial, Begin! Chapter 557: Chapter 416: The Fifth Trial, Begin! As a loser, it was impossible not to be nervous. Even though Human Civilization had a chance to achieve victory in the Civilization Trial, they were equally likely to perish during it. Even a great victory like the last Trial still saw some civilizations ultimately come to an end during the Trial. And the time right at the start of the Trial was undoubtedly the most dangerous. However, thats just how the Civilization Trial is. Whether it be anticipation or fear, it cannot be escaped and will eventually come. With all preparations fully completed, the countdown to the Trial reached its final moment, and the Mother Planets of all civilizations, including Human Civilization, disappeared in an instant from their original universe. And Shen Hao seized this moment, observing the changes closely. If anything had so far shown the greatest might of the Civilization Trial, it was undoubtedly this power that could transfer vast civilizations in one fell swoop, quietly traversing a brand new universe. But unfortunately, even now that Shen Hao had reached the Seventh Stage, and could even slightly touch the loopholes of the Civilization Trials rules, he still had no awareness of the entire process. Rather than saying they traversed the universe, in his perception, it felt more like the universe had changed. From the original empty Law, in an instant, it turned into an extremely strong aura of Law. However, somewhat unexpectedly, was this still an empty universe? At least from the surface, it was empty, without any stars in the sky. Even if his Divine Sense and cognition were spread out, there was nothing in the entire universe. But oddly, the Laws were incredibly strong, even extremely chaotic and complex, with no visible systematic Extraordinary Rules. Whats going on? Shen Hao couldnt help but frown deeply. But in his mind, a speculation had already emerged. The Trial Universe empty? That was impossible. Even other Trial Civilizations names had already appeared on the civilization rankings, which meant the Trial had indeed begun. So, the most likely possibility wasMulti-dimensional Universe! Yes, not a multi-dimensional world, but a multi-dimensional universe! Though only a conceptual difference, the gap between them is immensely vast. What is a universe? At least its spatially limitless! Multi-dimensional Universe means countless limitless spaces, and all universes are again contained in a unified Extraordinary Da Yuan, representing the entirety of the Trial. The scale of the Trial is really getting much stronger, Shen Hao grew even more certain of his speculation, but also felt a bit of awe. It was really true that the more Trials experienced, the more impossible it was to see the limits of the Civilization Trial. However, Shen Hao also clearly knew that this was actually because the power of Human Civilization had increased too quickly. For other civilizations, there had even been instances where the scale of consecutive two Trials had been similar. But the rapid increase in Human Civilizations strength had led to a significant increase in difficulty and scale in each Trial. However, this was also a good thing. The increase in Trial difficulty also meant that what Human Civilization could gain from this Trial would be equally astonishing. The first step is naturally to explore the Trial itself, Shen Hao carefully observed for a while, yet he couldnt sense any direct danger from the chaotic Laws. Of course, the danger still existed, and some Laws clearly had their masters, powerful enough to startle even Shen Hao. But as long as he didnt touch them, there seemed to be no danger of being noticed or observed. Even Shen Haos intuition didnt feel too much danger. Its actually a bland start. Shen Hao issued the order to maintain vigilance for the time being, and meanwhile, some production operations did not need to end. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For truly strong Trial Civilizations, it wasnt just about winning the Trial during the Trial Period. They also needed to grow and develop. So, there was no need to be perfect during this downtime, and with such a mild start, development could definitely continue. Shen Hao also discovered that this time, all the Affiliated Civilizations had not separated. The entire Human Civilization System was all gathered in this one universe. Thus, Shen Hao continuously analyzed the Laws. This analysis took an entire year! Thats right, during this entire counting year of Human Civilization, nothing happened on the civilization level. If it werent for the civilization ranking list showing some increase in performance value due to Shen Haos analysis of the Laws, the entire Human Civilization would almost think they were still in the downtime. Their lives now had no difference from the downtime, even those Legions that had originally gathered together had many temporarily disbanded, returning to their temporarily halted production tasks to resume production. Clearly, this was not entirely without disadvantages. Firstly, the decline in enthusiasm. Especially for the new generation who had not experienced the Trial, originally full of zeal and ready to face the Trial, to find a year passing silently. It would inevitably have an impact, possibly even lead to negligence and complacency. Then, the chaos in the production structure. No matter how safe it seemed, it wasnt truly possible to return to the state of downtime, and they had to maintain vigilance, which prevented the full release of productive forces, with many war resources stocked in excess. President, some people are beginning to feel a bit anxious, Dong Gong emphasized this point particularly in his report to Shen Hao, If this situation continues for another five years, it might even lead to significant economic losses. Chapter 558 - 558 416 The Fifth Trial Begin_2 ?Chapter 558: Chapter 416: The Fifth Trial, Begin!_2 Chapter 558: Chapter 416: The Fifth Trial, Begin!_2 Indeed, five years later, the previously mass-produced war resources would become outdated. They were originally intended for a massive war, but now, they were not only unnecessary, the technological development had not stopped; five years was enough for updating and upgrading. This trial is not so simple. We need a certain amount of patience, Shen Haos voice remained steady. The current stage of competition is not on the Legion, but solely on me. The situation with other civilizations should be similarhow to jump out of this birthplace is the first major challenge weve encountered. Yes, although nothing had happened, that did not mean nothing was being done. However, the only one within the entire civilization qualified to strive for this was Shen Hao. He was still continuously deciphering the Law, looking for a way to jump out of this universe. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was not an easy task. The universe, being a universe, had a structure whose strength and complexity far exceeded that of the world. After all, any universe could support the concept of infinity. Yes, I will convey your will and carry out the related appeasement tasks, Dong Gong responded and, without further disturbing Shen Hao, left the new Lingxiao Palace. The related tasks were quickly communicated. They mainly focused on the Emperor. The trial has already started, but this is a trial at the top level! The competition on the civilization ranking list says it all. We cant do much at this stage, but at least, we cannot let the Emperor be distracted. Obey the orders and do what were supposed to do. The entire civilization needs patience; this is the Emperors will! Using Shen Haos name for propaganda naturally had a tremendous effect, quickly sweeping away those impatient, puzzled, or frivolous voices. Peoples attention began focusing on the civilization ranking list. Unlike previous trials, in this trial, human civilization firmly occupied the first place from the beginning! Even without activating any cheats! Indeed, this time the cooldown time for the cheats was as long as three and a half years. Currently, human civilization hadnt activated any cheats; not even the Chosen One cheats were used, but even so, the performance value of human civilization still ranked first! This only indicated one thing. In the domain of deciphering the Cosmic Law, Shen Haos ability surpassed all the trial civilizations involved this time! It can be said that this gave all the trial civilizations, especially the newly joined ones, a tremendous boost of courage! The Emperors power is indeed in a class of its own, said the Holy Spirit from the Contract Spirit Civilization, openly stating, Although the Emperors performance value has not exceeded the second by much, considering the Emperors Extraordinary Level, this unique strength is clearly visible. Yes, Shen Hao was currently only at Level 61. From this situation, it seemed that the strongest in other trial civilizations had likely already reached the Seventh Stage. Shen Haos Level was certainly the lowest. But he still obtained an undisputed first place. His abilitys strength was indeed clearly visible. So, they just needed to wait. Under such propaganda, in the following time, the cohesion within the Human Civilization System was further strengthened. The faith belonging to Shen Hao in the [All Gods Hall] grew even stronger. Until a certain moment, three years and two months into participating in the trial, the performance value of human civilization suddenly surged. At this moment, in front of Shen Hao, the scenes beyond the universe were displayed before his eyes. Language could not describe this chaos but beyond the universe was not dark and empty, but quite the opposite, filled with countless colorful streams of light, within which numerous images flowed. There were people, objects, and even some extremely powerful presences with their barely visible forms, as if everything that existed within the universe had merged together to form this domain. Multi-verse, opened! Shen Hao slowly exhaled a breath, his continuous research of three and a half years had finally borne fruit at this moment. He glanced at the performance value and could definitively confirm that he was absolutely the first to step out of the Newbie Village among all the trial civilizations. In this trial, human civilization had instead become the first to start! However, this was also due to his own strength and the advantage of his talent ability style. How to maintain and expand this advantage was what mattered most. Meeting! Shen Hao closed the multi-verse channel he had opened and quickly convened all the high-level officials of the entire civilization. One by one, officials and warriors appeared within the Lingxiao Palace, and at a rough glance, there seemed to be tens of thousands of people, each emitting a powerful aura, barely resembling the ordinary civilization they once were. Shen Hao, standing high on the Emperors Throne, looked around and finally set his eyes on the Holy Spirit. It seemed somewhat unexpected, but more so, it was a surprise. You are about to break through. Indeed, the Holy Spirit had reached Level 60 earlier than Shen Hao, but was firmly stuck at the threshold of the Seventh Stage until now, when he finally made a breakthrough. Ill need about thirty more years, the Holy Spirits voice resonated in the hall, his tone quite relaxed, But the rest is just a matter of time. We can use the Accelerated Secret Realm, so it will take just over a year. Not bad, Shen Hao nodded, This trial is special. Having one more warrior at the Seventh Stage can offer many conveniences. At this moment, everyone focused their attention. Three years had flashed by, yet the trial seemed as if it hadnt started, and the tension and curiosity in peoples hearts could no longer be contained. Shen Hao didnt keep them in suspense, for this was the very purpose of convening this meeting. This trial is of a multi-verse form, which I believe everyone has already understood, but the key point is, most of the multi-verses in this trial follow highly identical cosmic fate lawssimply put, this is not an ordinary multi-verse, but a multi-parallel universe! The addition of the word parallel immediately enlightened everyone. With the current level of human civilization on the Extraordinary Path, they naturally understood the significance of these terms. Under normal circumstances, every individual, every civilization, every planet, even every tree, every flower, every leaf on a planet, is unique. However, if viewed from the dimension of timelines, then every individual has countless versions of themselves. Multi-parallel universes are precisely based on the theory of timelines. In simple terms, it is because certain changes at specific time nodes lead the timelines in different directions, yet ultimately giving birth to a completely different, relatively independent, yet highly consistent new universe! This is the multi-parallel universe. In other wordsin this trial, all universes differ only in their fates! Multi-parallel universes possess strong fate characteristics, we need to master fate, at least clearly understand the important fate nodes where timelines diverge, someone immediately stepped out of the ranks and said, gaining many nods of agreement. We need to find some suitable universes for comparison, another person added. Dont forget the essence of the trial, there must be a great crisis sweeping across the entire multi-parallel universe. Also, gather information on warriors, in the multi-parallel universe, one warrior is equivalent to countless highly similar warriors! The number of people speaking and discussing gradually increased. Shen Hao did not continue talking, he had convened everyone not only to relay information but naturally also to harness collective wisdom. Chapter 559 - 559 417 Deploy Reconnaissance ?Chapter 559: Chapter 417: Deploy Reconnaissance! Chapter 559: Chapter 417: Deploy Reconnaissance! After all, Shen Hao was mostly a commander rather than an executor, and during stages of discussion like this one, his presence would set the tone and clarify the overall strategy for the mission. That had become the style of Human Civilization up to this point. Thus, the meeting went on for a long time. But indeed, the strategy became clearer and clearer. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the case of multi-dimensional parallel universes, what needed to be determined first was the original destiny, because this destiny wasnt only affecting one universe but formed branches throughout the entire multi-dimensional universe. However, regardless of the discussions, everything had to return to the mission at hand eventually. We need to actively explore different universes, but initially, we shouldnt pursue the quantity of universes to explore, rather, we should aim to deeply understand them, Dong Gong summarized and ordered, with Shen Haos permission, After discussions, weve preliminarily decided to explore three universes in depth, trying to choose three with significant developmental divergence While the meeting was taking place, the Reconnoitre department was already prepared. Yet, Feng Ping didnt need to take action personally. As the head of the Reconnoitre department, Feng Ping wouldnt normally participate directly in operations; he mostly maintained overall control from the center. And once the commands were issued, the operation immediately began. Countless reconnaissance personnel, like a tide, leaped into the multi-dimensional universe fissure opened by Shen Hao. Contrasted with previous world fissures, this multi-dimensional universe fissure felt more like some special dimensional tunnel. Once everyone entered, they completely lost their bearings, couldnt control their movements, and couldnt even control their own bodies. It was as if their souls and physical bodies were separated, or as if they had been split into countless pieces Under normal circumstances, unless someone was a Sixth Stage Warrior, they simply couldnt survive in such multi-dimensional dimensional universe fissures. But Shen Haos power was sheltering them. Even with such separation, they remained whole. Until they entered their respective universes. It is worth mentioning that most of the reconnaissance personnel were from a new generation, and even among them, were the cream of the crop. Although they hadnt experienced any Trial, they were not inexperienced; each of them had undergone stringent learning and training, including simulations. Other than a slight nervousness, they operated very proficiently. They were eager to make remarkable achievements during the Trial. Chun Yuhong was among them. His accomplishments, position, and power had reached a level not less than Qiao Yu, who received more attention from Shen Haoperhaps even surpassed him. However, his growth journey wasnt as rare as that of Qiao Yu. Born with significant Talent and given due attention, he gradually advanced by competing with other geniusesexceeding some and being surpassed by others, solidifying his status and position before the Trial began. This was the life journey of most genius individuals in the new generation. And these individuals had one thing in common. That was, they did not fear the Trial or fear death and sacrifice; they even viewed the Trial as an opportunity they craved! At this moment, after experiencing an unparalleled dazzling sensation, Chun Yuhong finally passed through the dimensional fissure and solidly arrived in a universe. Upon arrival, he immediately followed protocol, sent secret intelligence, and searched for colleagues who also landed in this universe. There were only four people in total. With the highest position, Chun Yuhong immediately became the captain of this temporarily formed explorative squad. When I came in, I felt an extremely evil Law, Chun Yuhong spoke in a low voice, or rather, extremely dangerous. Its highly pollutive; this universe is very dangerous. We dont need to rush to rendezvous; keep in contact, and communicate immediately if any emergencies arise. Scarcely had his words faded when the communication channel transmitted someones slightly nervous voice. Captain, Ive encountered a situation herea fleet consisting of more than seventy warships is frantically fleeing, and theyre being chased by a large number of undead? While the teammate reported, monitoring visuals were being transmitted. Everyone could clearly see, within a universe dotted with countless starry lights in the darkness, that a fleet was frantically escaping. This fleets style wasnt ordinary; though it looked like purely tech-based warships, some of their weapons were clearly filled with Super Emission Rules. And during rapid jumps, It was obviously Space Law, tearing open a compressed space corridor for fast traversal. But compared to this fleet, what was truly eerie were the entities chasing them from behind. They were a distinct group of monsters. Disarrayed formations, astonishingly numerous, possessing no significant technological items but harboring great individual extraordinary powers. More importantly, they were also capable of leading their large troops through hyperspace jumps, relentlessly pursuing the fleet. Interstellar undead? Chun Yuhong immediately thought of the second Trial. In todays Trial Civilizations society, the most crucial aspect of education for the new generation was the Trial. Not just the Trials participated in by Human Civilization but all the Trials involving hundreds of Affiliated Civilizations, big and small, which were all mandatory subjects. Chapter 560 - 560 417 Launch Reconnaissance Mission _2 ?Chapter 560: Chapter 417: Launch Reconnaissance Mission! _2 Chapter 560: Chapter 417: Launch Reconnaissance Mission! _2 Among them, trials similar to the second trial of Human Civilization, like the Undead Disaster trial, were not uncommon. These trials were most terrifying in that the strength and number of the enemies would spread contagiously. The more they fought, the more numerous the enemies became. Because our own people would continually get polluted during the war and turn into new enemies. Could it be that this trial was also like this? Regardless, it was an opportunity. Chun Yuhong was well aware that making contact with indigenous civilizations as a Savior was the easiest way to achieve a breakthrough. He could show off his strength and earn their gratitude. Therefore, after initially assessing the strength of this warship and its pursuers, Chun Yuhong did not hesitate. Whether this universe could become one of the first core exploratory universes still depended on their performance! All personnel, prepare for battle, be ready to jump at any moment! Chun Yuhong issued the order. At this moment, these fleeing warships had no idea what they were about to encounter as they were frantically escaping in front of such a dense cloud of Space Undead. This was actually a mixed fleet. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The remaining seventy-three spaceships came from forty-two different civilizations, many of the warships did not even know each other. However, over three thousand years ago, the Three Core Empires of the Universe had issued a common declaration that all living beings in the universe automatically joined the United Alliance to resist the threat of Space Undead. Thus, as long as one was alive, as long as they met, they could become comrades-in-arms and quickly choose a leader. Now, the leader was from the second empire, the Yatai Empire, a frontline general named Xi Tai. Xi Tai was a Mind Master of the Yatai Empire, hence, his frame was slender, and his whole body was enveloped in comprehensive War Armor; his brain was entirely transformed into a mist sealed within a glass sphere, with thoughts occasionally flashing through. Sir. The voice of another spaceship came through the communication channel in front of Xi Tai. It belonged to a species that looked like an arthropod with numerous tentacles, but the voice carried an inexplicable elegance, We are ready to cover the rear, hoping that the commander can complete the mission. Good, Xi Tai also appeared calm. Similar situations had happened before, but more importantly, in the battle against Space Undead, fear was a meaningless emotion, many civilizations had even blocked or erased fear right from its roots. They were not fighting for their emotions or even for their civilizations. They were merely fighting for the future of the entire universe. Yes, this was not a war between different civilizations. Although the Space Undead were powerful, they were not creative beings; if they were to wipe out all living beings, the universe would become silent, an eternal darkness, destroying all the significance of the existence of living beings. Yatai people. Another voice suddenly interjected at this moment, belonging to a species with red skin, horns on their heads, and surprising muscle mass, even with scale armor, the voice was very rough, Running away now is not the most important thing, the Cocoon you are escorting is whats most crucial. In my opinion, its better to leave behind only three spaceships, the rest of the people should cover the rear. Otherwise, once those monsters sense the presence of the Cocoon, were all done for, not only will we all die, the Cocoon wont escape either. Hearing this, the thoughts in Xi Tais brain seemed to become denser instantly. He pondered. It took him a very short time to conclude. You are right, the value of the Cocoon surpasses all of us. Tch. The red hulking figure seemed somewhat dissatisfied, yet, said nothing. Their spaceship began to slow down, preparing for their final battle. More and more spaceships made the same choice. Among them, some races had not completely eliminated fear, but even so, they made no sound or showed any resistance. They might not survive, but they refused to label their civilization Species as weak. In such a war sweeping across the universe, once a civilization acquired the reputation of being weak or a drag, it would definitely be the first to perish, as no civilization or individual would assist them. Thus, even though they were merely a temporarily formed ragtag army, they exhibited immense order when faced with choices and sacrifices. They had already grown accustomed to all of this; everything seemed so natural. However, just as Xi Tai was about to order a retreat to cover the others escape, a new voice suddenly emerged on the spaceship. It wasnt just them; everyone saw. A warship, devoid of any undead aura, appeared silently in their path, seemingly employing a highly advanced teleportation technology. Xi Tais train of thought was abruptly disrupted by this new variable. He didnt hesitate and immediately communicated. Report combat direction, combat level! It was also a strategy launched jointly by the Three Great Empires, a complex and precise formula for combat power reporting. Once the numbers were obtained, one could rapidly engage in battle without disrupting the strategic flow or creating disorder. One could only say that the battlefield was just like this; new civilizations and species could be drawn into the fight at any moment. Some areas were already utterly shattered. However, they received no response. Just as Xi Tai was about to inquire further, the spaceship began teleporting again, this time directly to the rear of the entire warship. This scene stunned Xi Tai and the other captains who were watching the newcomer, including Xi Tai. It meant a complete technological domination! Remember, they were speeding frantically in their escape. Not only did it manage to teleport ahead on their route, but the precise teleportation directly to the rear spoke volumes about its overwhelming maneuverability! It was as if a group of people was running at full speed, and suddenly, someone could easily run ahead, then behind, and in the middle, able to reach any part of the group they wanted! But this was just the beginning. The pilot of this spaceship was none other than Chun Yuhong. Despite being only Level 55, Chun Yuhong, as a reconnaissance personnel, had the most agile warship, loaded with a variety of powerful tools for dealing with any situation, still called decisive trump cards. These gatherings are precisely why I have this capability! Chun Yuhong struggled to maintain his calm, but his heart still surged with emotion. As he had said, Human Civilization had developed various targeted methods against this type of dense enemy formation. What he was about to use was one of those, Chain Lightning Virus! Despite the simplicity of the name, the number behind it was most crucial. This was Golden Legendary Technology of the Sixth Stage, a dreadful virus that acted directly upon the soul and even the extraordinary essence; not particularly lethal against individuals, but when deployed against a group, it could spread like lightning, rapidly infect and kill! What was more terrifying was that each assimilation and pollution of the opponents Extraordinary Power would enhance the next attack. Not to mention it seemed there were no enemies among these Space Undead who had reached the Sixth Stage. Even if there were, such a grouping would not be able to handle the rapid propagation and cumulative effects of the virus, at least severely crippling them! The next moment, all who were fleeing distinctly felt as if there was a dark bolt of lightning, flashing briefly behind them. Chapter 561 - 561 418 Intelligence Summary Current Status of ?Chapter 561: Chapter 418: Intelligence Summary, Current Status of the Trial! Chapter 561: Chapter 418: Intelligence Summary, Current Status of the Trial! This technique, after all, belonged to the category of toxins, so there really wasnt anything too spectacular to see, even the lightning was extremely weak, barely noticeable without close examination. However, amidst such a dense group of enemies, the result was particularly spectacular. In just an instant, starting with the Space Undead at the very front, large swathes of Undead ceased movement, disintegrating into the most primitive dust, more and more, like collapsing dominoes, dissipating at an astonishing speed. Gone, all gone! Not to mention others, even Xi Tai was caught in enormous shock at this time. It wasnt until he confirmed the scene before his eyes with his detection equipment that he finally recovered. And within the communication channel, it had already become incredibly noisy. Which civilization is this, its too powerful! Could it be an Overlord who acted? I dont know, Ive never seen such methods before! Awesome, awesome! Folks, since weve already been scattered, why not see if this person wants any subordinates, even doing some odd jobs would be fine. Today, as the war had spread to the entire Universe, all planets, all civilizations could not escape, some order had already collapsed, countless civilizations destroyed, and among these chaotic fleets, many came from civilizations that had already been destroyed; encountering such a powerful entity naturally stirred their thoughts. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, no matter what they thought, it all depended on the other partys plans. They quickly discovered that three other spaceships had appeared and surrounded them together. This made Xi Tai slightly nervous. Even though all the beings in the entire Universe had united together by now and generally would not fight each other. Any bit of power was precious in combating the Space Undead. But not being enemies didnt mean there wouldnt be competition for resources. Especially weapons. And their Yatai Civilization possessed a very powerful trump cardthe Undying Worm. Just as the name implies, these wormlike creatures would never die; each death only led them to cocoon and rebirth, becoming stronger with each rebirth. It was one of the rare powers in the current Universe that could resist the Space Undead. At this moment, inside Xi Tais spaceship was such a Cocoon! And a very powerful Cocoon at that! This was also the primary reason why the Space Undead continuously pursued them. If these people were also after the Cocoon But no matter how Xi Tai speculated, the other partys voice had already come through. We need to understand some intelligence, Chun Yuhongs sent message contained Law Power, allowing all beings to communicate and understand. This special method of communication made Xi Tai a bit nervous but also led to more speculation. Could it be a civilization that was not aware of the space crisis? Even 3,000 years after the outbreak of the Space Undead Crisis, this was still possible; the Universe was vast and endless, some civilizations, although powerful, stayed only on their own planets, with some powerful entities hiding themselves, not appearing arbitrarily. For example, 1,200 years ago, suddenly a group of Ancient Gods appeared; they had all hidden in special dimensional fissures, completely indifferent to any changes outside, not realizing the unusualness of the crisis until the Undead Crisis also threatened them. Thinking of that astonishing method just now, if these people were also No matter how Xi Tai speculated, communication between both parties had already gradually begun. Chun Yuhong had a special questioning method belonging to the reconnaissance department, ensuring not to expose too much of his own intelligence while possibly misleading the other party and gaining as much intelligence as possible. It was the same at the moment. Upon learning that there were also some hidden forces in this Universe, he did not hesitate to adopt such an identity. Previous trials had already proven the usefulness of this identity. At the same time, he finally understood the general situation of this Universe. This was an incredibly powerful Universe, various powerful civilizations, forces emerging one after another, but more importantly, in this Universe, there was no very precise hierarchical division. Because Extraordinary Rules sometimes emerged not through individual power alone but could also be some advanced scientific technology, some phenomenon, some ability, or some powerful Treasure. Thus, the entire Universe had only one clear levelOverlord. This was the title for some of the topmost powerful entities. An Overlord, in whatever way, as long as capable of ruling an entire galaxy, was an Overlord. In the past, only a few forces or individuals or pieces of Equipment were known as Overlords, but as of today, with the outbreak of the Space Undead Crisis, Overlords had become increasingly numerous. For instance, the Ancient God Raceeveryone in this Species was an Overlord! Number unknown. Having obtained this intelligence, Chun Yuhong was also somewhat secretly shocked. He had realized that, let alone this Universes other beings, just judging the level of the people in front of him was not easy. For example, the individual whose body was entirely red, muscles bulging, and who had a pair of black horns on his head had fluctuations of Extraordinary Power that clearly reached the third stage, his Physical Body extremely powerful, capable of effortlessly smashing a mountain thousands of meters high with a single strike. Chapter 562 - 562 418 Intelligence Summary Current Status of ?Chapter 562: Chapter 418: Intelligence Summary, Current Status of the Trial!_2 Chapter 562: Chapter 418: Intelligence Summary, Current Status of the Trial!_2 But his soul was extraordinarily weak. He feared that even a minor hypnotism spell from the first stage could easily take control of him. Such a situation would never occur in a typical Extraordinary World. The evolution of Life Levels was usually comprehensive; how could a weak soul control a powerful Physical Body? Yet here, in this place, such a scenario was quite common, despite having certain cultivation systems, there were also many innate abilities or powers that enhanced only one aspect. Space Undead, whats going on with that? Chun Yuhong focused on the crisis. Human Civilization had already gone through the Space Undead Crisis once. Were they about to experience it again? When Xi Tai confirmed these beings originated from a strong hidden force, they did not hide anything. They gave a detailed answer directly. The Space Undead, initially, were nothing more than a crisis that erupted on the Mother Planet of an ordinary Civilization. However, its origin was significant. That is a Cosmic Treasure, an Overlord-Level Treasure known as the Cup of the Undead. Xi Tai spoke with a heavy tone, Any Treasure called a Cosmic Treasure possesses immeasurable power. Its unknown how it fell into the hands of such a weak Civilization, but more importantly, they were utterly incapable of handling and researching such a dangerous object. This led to a grave mistake: the creation of an immensely terrifying Undead virus. Whats worse is that the nearby Civilization was involved in a brutal space war As Xi Tai narrated, Chun Yuhong keenly sensed the location of the Civilization. It was too coincidental. It was indeed a bit too coincidental. How could such a weak Civilization create a virus so terrifying that it could destroy the entire Universe? Moreover, why was there a fierce space war erupting nearby, allowing this Undead virus to spread rapidly, grow, and ultimately spiral out of control? Chun Yuhong thought of destiny at once. Although this belonged to something considered at the Sixth Rank, which was reached at over fifty levels, as an Individual at Level 45, Chun Yuhong already had the privilege to learn a bit about it in the education of Human Civilization. However, this was not for him to ponder; he simply needed to report the intelligence quickly. He was among the first to submit the report. But as more scouts dispersed, more and more basic intelligence gradually was transmitted into Human Civilization. Those responsible for analyzing the intelligence realized the significance of the Civilization immediately. Firstly, not every Universe was engulfed in a crisis that could sweep across the entire cosmos. Some Parallel Universes were exceptionally peaceful, or rather normal, with warfare, if present, between a few Civilizations. The Three Great Empires, in most cases, were adversarial. Moreover, scouts even discovered a particularly powerful Parallel Universe wherein the Three Great Empires had joined forces, collectively developing and bringing the entire Universe to an orderly state. In addition to this, there were also many Universes facing significant crises. Yet, these crises varied drastically. Very few were entirely identical. Chun Yuhongs crisis involved Space Undead, but in another Universe, it was an Artificial Intelligence threata new Empire formed by powerful Artificial Intelligence intending to destroy the whole Universe. There was even a Universe where all the stars were extinguishing, with changes occurring at the root of the Laws. Then there were others destroyed by an incredibly powerful enemy, destroyed by a Cosmic Treasure of immense power There were too many. Even scouts had directly entered a universe that had been thoroughly destroyed, where not a trace of any living creature could be found, and the entire universe was empty, devoid of even the most basic electromagnetic waves. This, perhaps, is the style of this Civilization Trial, Shen Hao said after learning of these reports, While the laws of this Trial Universe are extremely powerful, the lack of unified order means that anything is possible, and such vast uncertainty has given rise to countless parallel universes. However, since this is a Trial, it means that a crisis sweeping across the entire multi-dimensional universe is bound to exist. Indeed, the Civilization Trial wouldnt allow one to hide in some peaceful universe and pass through the Trial unscathed. It could only be said that, for now, the crisis sweeping across Zhen Geges multi-dimensional universe had not yet fully erupted. But it definitely existed and had already begun. Following this line of thought, three universes that were first to be deeply explored were swiftly determined. Among them was the universe where Chun Yuhong resided! Choosing this universe, which had seen the outbreak of the Undead Crisis, naturally had many purposes. Firstly, there was the opportunity to obtain a large number of points. Secondly, the crisis of this universe was openly unstoppable, and amid the impending doom of many civilizations, they exhibited high unity, making them most suitable for Human Civilization to control. Besides, there were, of course, the third, the fourth, and so on, various other reasons. For instance, the top-tier forces within the civilization had not lost too much. In summary, it was decided after a comprehensive consideration. As for the other two choices, one was the most ordinary universe, one could say that it was the most common, with no abnormalities found at all. This universe was suitable as a baseline for fate, for comparison. The last one was the universe known as the Great Union. The three Great Empires within the universe had come together and were continuously absorbing other various forces and warriors. The few enemies that did exist were quickly destroyed, and even potential crises were essentially nipped in the bud, with even the dangerous Cosmic Treasures being collected for safe research. The power of this universe was the strongest discovered so far, and with strong order in place, it was naturally suitable for cooperation and deepening the understanding of this multi-dimensional universe. In fact, the Level of the Extraordinary Rules of the Great Union universe was also the most powerful among all the worlds found so far. When the report was handed over to Shen Hao, he had no objections. He agreed directly. The three universes all have different exploration methods, but now that theyve been determined, we must act quickly. At the same time, even though some other universes dont need to be deeply explored for now, we shouldnt completely ignore them. The gathering of intelligence on parallel universes must continue Shen Hao instructed a few matters. These contents were actually already included in the action plan. But Shen Hao, repeating it, not only emphasized the importance but also expressed the importance he placed on these aspects. Soon, the action plan was finalized. When Chun Yuhong received instructions from the Mother Planet, his excitement was indescribable. I was really chosen! He had not held out much hope before, not knowing the situations of other parallel universes, and given the sheer number of universes and the scouts that had been dispatched. But now that he had received the news that his universe had been chosen, it felt to him like a chance favored by destiny! Without a doubt, as long as he seized this opportunity, he too might ascend to a higher level, or even enter the top echelons of Human Civilization! However, the greater the opportunity, the harder one must strive to grasp it. After reconfirming the instructions, Chun Yuhong immediately sought out Xi Tai. I need to see the core council members of your combined operations headquarters! His tone was unapologetically imperious, even displaying a clear arrogance, Coming across us means your fate isnt sealed. The Space Undead Crisis can be handed over to us to resolve. In such times, the more arrogant the display, the stronger the confidence granted to people amidst crisis and despair. It was clearly stated in the scouts training. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 563 - 563 419 Seven Giants ?Chapter 563: Chapter 419: Seven Giants! Chapter 563: Chapter 419: Seven Giants! Chun Yuhong, at this moment, represented Human Civilization and also the savior of all beings in this Parallel Universe. Thus, his stance must be high, and his attitude must be firm. This was actually part of the instructions. And such a posture clearly had an effect. Xi Tai did not really believe in the confidence that Chun Yuhong demonstrated at the moment; after all, in his view, it was very likely due to a lack of understanding of the true terror of the Space Undead. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When the Ancient God Race first appeared, they adopted a similar attitude, considering themselves the true Sovereigns of the Universe, the supreme existences. But now, they, too, had calmed down. The undead of the Ancient God Race had already appeared four or five times, bringing great danger to this disaster. However, even so, having this kind of confidence after learning the basic situation of the Space Undead was enough to illustrate the strength of the force these people came from. Not to mention, at least after learning about the situation of the Undying Cocoon, these people did not show the slightest concern. Therefore, Xi Tai was still quite proactive. He directly managed to contact the Yatai Empire. And the United Conference on their part also provided positive feedback. In the current situation, any force with the potential to bring about a vital strength was worth attention. Thus, Chun Yuhong quickly embarked on his mission to the location of the United Conference. Space Undead are not unintelligent beasts, Xi Tai shared information continuously on the way, They have demonstrated some kind of wartime intelligence in combat, but all the Space Undead we have captured so far have shown no intelligence, so we suspect that there must be one or more Controllers behind this, and it is very likely the Cosmic TreasureCup of the Undead, which is also the only hope we can currently see. Yes, they still had a sliver of hope. That was to deal with the Cup of the Undead. Although no thoughts on how to do this had been found yet, what this universe did not lack was possibilities; countless abilities, technologies, and treasures always harbored potential solutions to find the Cup of the Undead. But the biggest problem was to hold on until then. The wartime intelligence demonstrated by the Space Undead also brought them great trouble. The Mother Planets of the Three Great Empires had already completely fallen. No place could survive in front of such dense and terrifying Space Undead. The current United Conference was hiding within a special Treasure. The name of this treasure was Space Divine Pen. This was a pen or any recording device, not having a specific shape, but regardless of its outward appearance, the function remained the sameit created a hidden Dimension Space, independent of the main Universe. Maybe it was drawn on some paper, or engraved on a stone, or even hidden in a programit could achieve this. The United Conference was barely surviving by relying on this Cosmic Treasure. However, this was not a long-term solution, because in the space drawn by the Space Divine Pen, there were no resources; hiding inside continuously was merely a slow death. Chun Yuhong followed Xi Tai and others through several transitions, witnessing countless worlds ravaged and destroyed by the Space Undead. These Space Undead had some differences from the undead encountered during the second Trial that Human Civilization had experienced. And the biggest difference naturally was their destruction of all things. It seemed that such beings were avatars of death. Wherever they went, any creature met with extinction, including even the weakest bacteria. Their formidable display, even for Chun Yuhong, who had seen the All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, was somewhat astonishing. Finally, they reached a blue star. This was a Giant Blue Star, emitting terrifying heat, in such a world, this star was not as simple as those in the Non-magic World, at least not for any beings of the Fifth Stage to get close easily. Is it inside here? Chun Yuhong asked. This is just one of the outer entrances, Xi Tai responded, The space where the United Conference is located is very secretive. We have embedded layers upon layers of space, using some outer areas as shelters, where the still-surviving vital forces of all civilizations can only hide, only occasionally going out like us to gather resources. As the words fell, the Fleet had already transitioned in. This was indeed an empty space, devoid of the usual cosmic light and radiation, visible to the eye were numerous chaotic ruins seemingly made of a large amount of debris. But the ruins were bustling with activity. Beings of various species were all over, noisy sounds emanating, and many spaceships could be seen navigating in and out of these ruins. Are you very disappointed? Xi Tai had been observing Chun Yuhongs emotions. As a Warrior skilled in controlling the Spirit, this was his forte. And during this time, with increased contact with Chun Yuhong and others, he had gained some understanding and reached a conclusion. This was a Divine Race. Yes, Divine Race. In the Universe, not every Species could be called a Divine Race; it requires not only great power but most importantly, perfection. Chapter 564 - 564 419 Seven Giants_2 ?Chapter 564: Chapter 419: Seven Giants!_2 Chapter 564: Chapter 419: Seven Giants!_2 Within the universe, many abilities, individuals, species, weapons, technological advances most of them held fatal flaws. Take the Red Demons, for instance, beings with red skin and bulging muscles, the race that the ship captain belonged to. In brute physical strength, the species was incredibly powerful, but they were utterly controlled by the Mind Controllers, so much so that for a long period, they served as slaves under the rule of the Yamen at Yatai Empire. But the Divine Race was different. They needed to possess a strong physical body, a powerful soul, control over energy, and unique technologies amongst other attributes. In summary, there could be no obvious weaknesses or shortcomings, and more importantly, such powers belonged to a collective, not an individual. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The people presently before them fit these criteria perfectly. The more they understood, the more they marveled. Mighty physical bodies, terrifying spiritual power, vast surging energy systems, and this spaceship, along with the strong technologies exhibited in many other areas. Beyond the Three Great Divine Clans, another is going to be added, Xi Tai marveled internally. But compared to the surprise and confusion he felt, Chun Yuhong did not feel so good. The place was indeed disordered and chaotic, like a refugee camp hastily cobbled together. No, not like a refugee campthis was a refugee camp. All these people were refugees from different civilizations. We have already lost the entire universe openly, Xi Tai continued, although many survivors remain, obtaining resources has become extremely difficult. The Space Undead outside apparently are aware of our predicament. They are not only hunting down every refugee space, but are also constantly competing with us for resources. Even if they dont need them, they serve as bait to lure us, and whats worse, we must bite, otherwise, we will self-destruct. Xi Tai looked at the scene before him with a tone laced with regret. Here, former high-ranking officers wracked their brains for a meal, and top scientists and technologists similarly fought fiercely over scrap metal and junk. Moreover, countless cosmic warriors sacrificed their lives for resources that used to be ubiquitous, becoming part of the Space Undead. This was the apocalypse. Everyone was struggling. However, Xi Tai had actually misjudged the situation. Chun Yuhong was not disappointed, but on the contrary, his heart was filled with immense excitement. Perfect, these are the perfect mercenaries! Chun Yuhong clearly understood, the universe he had arrived in, being one of the first three universes to be deeply explored, bore a particular demand. Complete control, and points! Although the Analysis Department had already carried out comprehensive analysis and predictions, ultimately selecting this universe, Chun Yuhong had not expected it would be this suitable. You see, what Human Civilization lacks the least right now, is resources! Moreover, the more resources they are given, the more points they can reflect back to Human Civilization when they go into battle! Besides, having control over the distribution of resources, wouldnt it be exceptionally simple to then control all of the living forces in this entire universe? Chun Yuhong glanced at Xi Tai and was in no hurry to reach any agreement, instead, he showed his own arrogance and sense of superiority once again: Its clear to see, you are indeed weak and poor, dont waste time, lead me directly to your council, we will become your saviors. A variety of speculations instantly surfaced in Xi Tais mind, but above all, he was excited. In such a situation, the more arrogant and full of superiority Chun Yuhong acted, the more it demonstrated their strength! However, he no longer needed to take responsibility for what was to come. He only had to report everything he knew. At this very moment, in a highly secretive core space, seven figures each sat in one of the seven positions in a vast white hall. These were the seven highest councilors of the United Council, also known by the entire universe as the Seven Giants. They included the Yatai Emperor, an extremely powerful Mind Controller, as well as the Emperor of the Giant Empire, an overwhelmingly powerful Body Dominator, and also the Emperor of the Allen Empire, an Energy Controller. Mind, Body, Energy. These three most powerful empires each had their own symbols and appropriately belonged to different domains. This naturally wasnt a coincidence but rather a result of the Universes evolution over the long aeons. In addition, there was a Witch, hailed as the Magic Supreme, and a Scientist who had forsaken his physical body to transform into a robot, yet also possessed the highest wisdom, as well as the Strongest among Ancient Gods, a Cosmic Hero who had fused with no less than three Cosmic Treasures. The seven of them each had their own formidable powers, their own legends. But at this moment, they all sat together, looking at the collected information about the Human Empire. Yes, Chun Yuhong had not concealed the name of Human Civilization, but because of the Great Emperor he had once mentioned, it was directly named an Empire! And in the projection in the middle of the meeting, there was the repeated scene of Chun Yuhong annihilating countless Space Undead. A technology we have never seen before, said the Scientist. He had also fused with a Cosmic Treasure, the Mother of Machines, which possessed the power to evolve machinery continuously, but it was essentially a form of uncontrollable evolution. However, after fusing with this Scientist named Severus, the tendency to spiral out of control was managed with his astounding intellect, while at the same time, the potential for evolution was reduced. Nevertheless, this had brought Severus power like never before. It even allowed him to evolve from a common scientist of an ordinary civilization to the universes top scientist in an exceptionally short time. But this was only within the realm of mechanics. Even though this universes technology was closely linked with the Extraordinary Law, Severus still couldnt identify the terrifying power displayed by Chun Yuhong. He turned his head to look at the Yatai Emperor sitting beside him. Yatai, I feel this might involve some kind of Spiritual Power. Undead are not so easily eradicated from their Physical Bodies. Did you notice anything? The true name of the Yatai Emperor wasnt Yatai, but everyone used that title to address him, at his own request. To constantly remind himself of the responsibility he bore. At this moment, he stared intently at the projection. This was footage monitored by the Xi Tai spaceship, but naturally, it wasnt just visual data. In addition to various records from the entire fleet, it also included the most genuine feelings of Xi Tai at that instant. However, after a long silence, Yatai Emperor could only say, This seems to be a form of highly contagious Spiritual Toxin. Yet, I have never seen such terrifying power or such a rapid speed of effect. Even using the Poison Seed, its impossible to cultivate this in such a short time, and besides, the Poison Seed has always been in the hands of the Witch. All eyes turned to the Witch. This individual was draped in a black cloak, yet the continuously surging Magic Halo could be seen through the gaps of the cloak. Apart from her slender and graceful figure, no one knew her true appearance, not even her name. They addressed her as the Witch or the Supreme Witch. Without any confusion, the Witch slowly lifted her palm, revealing a green seed at the center of her hand. The Poison Seed, one of the Cosmic Treasures, used to cultivate poisons beyond imagination. Generally, these Cosmic Treasures represented the pinnacle of their respective domains, but with the Poison Seed present here, where then did the terrifying method displayed by the other side originate? Chapter 565 - 565 420 Humans Are the True Divine Race ?Chapter 565: Chapter 420: Humans Are the True Divine Race! Chapter 565: Chapter 420: Humans Are the True Divine Race! Cosmic Treasures represent the highest echelon of a domain, and that has become one of the universal rules. In such circumstances, everyones thoughts still converged on the Poison Seed. The Witch has had the Poison Seed for approximately one thousand three hundred years, and the earliest historical records can be traced back fourteen thousand years, continued Severus, without any apparent action, but a series of data automatically appeared on the projection outside. As an extremely dangerous Cosmic Treasure, the Poison Seed has always been closely guarded. Although there have been some issues, there has never been any loss in transit. Its location has always been identifiable. Does this mean that the Human Empire might have acquired the Poison Seed fourteen thousand years ago? Yatais expression did not change, but his heart had taken the matter very seriously. However, another being, whose entire body pulsed with energy, even composed entirely of an energy body, interjected at this moment. It did not make any sound, but the meaning it wanted to convey transformed into everyones most accustomed speech, transmitting accurately into the minds of all present. A hundred thousand years ago to twenty thousand years ago, the entire universe was under the rule of the Ancient God Race, including all the discovered Cosmic Treasures. If their power truly originated from the Poison Seed, then the timeline is even longer, predating even our Ancient God Race, it communicated. This being was none other than the leader of the Ancient God Race. Elrotta. The name resonated throughout the universein many civilizations, it represented the universes sole True God. And His strength was undoubtedly the strongest among the Seven Giants. However, compared to his power, His age was even more shockingspanning at least several million years! Yetseveral million years, in the grand timeline of the universe, were still utterly insignificant. The emergence of powerful civilizations from earlier epochs was also a possibility. Could the Human Empire be such a terrifying existence? Regardless, Severus spoke again, we need any power capable of confronting the Space Undead. Even if we cant resolve the issue, as long as we can delay it, that will be sufficient. Therefore, I suggest we take a proactive stance in establishing contact with the Human Empire to form an Alliance. Seconded. Seconded. Agreed. This was the main purpose of the meeting; any discussion or analysis of the Human Empire was incidental. Just as the scientist Severus said, the current situation no longer allowed them to refuse any help. The stronger the Human Empire was, the better. Even if they harbored any plots, or had unknown objectives, the priority was to survive. And at that moment, Yatai suddenly raised his head, the spiritual message he sent seemed tinged with astonishment. Ive received a message that the Human Empire is willing to offer us a resource loan. Thats good news, but its not the reason for your astonishment, Severus and the others watched Yatai intently. They had cooperated for thousands of years, and knew each other very well. Yatai, as a Mind Controller, had unparalleled control over emotions, so something that surprised him indicated only astonishment could properly convey the information. Was there an additional condition proposed by the other side, or were they planning to offer some special resource? But it was neither. Yatai provided the answer. This resource is immensely vast, vast enough to easily purchase the Yatai Empire at its peak! Now, not only Yatai, but everyone else felt a great shock. Purchase the Yatai Empire at its peak? S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Severus quickly calculated the magnitude of the resource in question, and even those without a scientists calculating ability realized the enormity of this resource. It should be noted that the Yatai Empire, as one of the Three Great Empires of the universe, ruled over several hundred large galaxy clusters at its peak! Possessing at least a hundred thousand Life Planets! With countless warships, factories, and legions too numerous to count! One could imagine the resources needed to purchase such an empire. Could Human Civilization provide such colossal resources? Send me the resource list, Severus said directly. Upon receiving it, he too was overwhelmed by the magnitude of the resources provided. Basic resources were no longer the subjectthe pile of essential elements needed for various productions was already as vast as that of comprehensively mining several star systems, and most importantly, there were other resources like certain metals containing special powers, some equipment used for production and processing, and most crucial of allweapons! Yes, the majority of the list comprised weapons. From custom-made weapon orders to various weaponry and equipment of the Human Empire, just the number of warships equipped with powerful Jump Engines was staggeringly vast! This is exactly what we need, what we need! Severus had transformed himself into a machine, his appearance, at a glance, no different from an ordinary robot. But at this moment, his tone became incredibly excited. After all, everyone could understand. With these weapons and resources, especially if there was a continuous supply, they would be sufficient to organize a strong and forceful resistance, to reclaim the lost territories from the hands of the Space Undead! To reclaim more resources! Chapter 566 - 566 420 Humans Are the True Divine Race_2 ?Chapter 566: Chapter 420: Humans Are the True Divine Race!_2 Chapter 566: Chapter 420: Humans Are the True Divine Race!_2 Even if the rebellions power was quite formidable, and they never found the Cup of the Undead, there still was a slim chance of winning the warby simply eliminating all the Undead! When Severus looked up and made eye contact with the others, no words were needed, everyone understood each others thoughts. As long as the Human Empire could really provide these things, the status of this empire would be radically different! At least before they obtained enough resources, they absolutely could not afford to offend them. However Severus seemed to have thought of something else, and couldnt help but ask out loud, Where do they get such vast resources from? Could there be some place not controlled by the Space Undead? The Space Undead possess the ability of Space Jumps, the Witch said. This is the power obtained after the combination of the Cup of the Undead and the arbitrary gate, plus the Space Undeads innate instinct to search for life forms, theoretically, there is no galaxy in the entire universe that can evade them. The so-called life search by the Space Undead is systematic. Even robots that operate entirely according to protocol could be detected by them. Therefore, with the addition of Space Jump capabilities, the entire universe fell to this state in such a short period of time. However, at this moment, the Hero who had never spoken from the beginning, now spoke. We dont need to concern ourselves with where they come from, or how mysterious they are, we only need to know that they are here to help us now, and that is enough. At once, everyone else nodded in agreement and said no more. This Hero did not have any force behind him, nor did he possess any extraordinary wisdom, but in the meeting of the Seven Giants, he indeed had a unique position. This was because of his power, and his character. Yes, character. His name was Ying, a single character; besides that, he had many titles, originally just a person from an ordinary civilization who had a sense of justice, yet due to that, he was incredibly pure-hearted. Until in a certain dispute over several Cosmic Treasures, Ying became the master of three treasures simultaneously. They were the Justice Armor, Star Core Spear, and the Stone of the Soul. Perfectly representing an immensely powerful defense, a terrifying attack with infinite energy, and an indomitable Spiritual Power. These three, combined to create an incredibly powerful Hero who absolutely upheld justice. Afterwards, Ying roamed throughout the universe, helping all the people or civilizations he believed needed support, Although he had no subordinates, he was an important component and representative of cosmic order, and after the crisis broke out, it was Ying who contacted everyone present, the entire United Conference, was organized by him. Therefore, although Ying rarely spoke up in most cases, when he did speak up at meetings, it was rare for anyone to contradict him. The meeting reached an agreement in this manner. So much so that when Chun Yuhong arrived, the scene was no longer the solemn Seven Giants meeting, but instead a very warm, casual banquet. Thank you all for your support, otherwise, even for us, there wouldnt have been a chance to feast like this, Ying, sitting in front of Chun Yuhong, smiled. In a non-combat state, the one who appeared as a Human with sky-blue skin, had a great deal of charisma, making it instinctive for others to trust him. This actually was a passive effect achieved by the Justice Armor and the Stone of the Soul together. Otherwise, no matter how just or powerful, it would be difficult to convince so many people. Chun Yuhong was also aware of Yings status; he had even gained some understanding of the Seven Giants, and now with just a glance, he roughly knew these peoples attitudes towards Human Civilization. At once, he also understood the stance he should take. In the future, that wont be necessary, we will provide sufficient resource loans. Since you all are the strong among the United Conference, you also ought to ensure your own condition, Chun Yuhong maintained his politeness, but still with an air of superiority, As for the more detailed aspects, in fact, they should not be managed by me, the Great Emperor has already ordered the formation of a formal Mission. On behalf of all the survivors of the Three Great Empires, I express my heartfelt gratitude to your civilizations Great Emperor, Ying said solemnly, but then asked with some curiosity, Is your civilization also a monarchy? In the universe, the monarchial system is one of the most common systems. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, in the case of long lifespans, even infinite, a powerful monarch, as long as they themselves are without issues, could indeed guide the entire civilization to continue to develop healthily. So it wasnt strange that Ying found it unsurprising the Human Empire had an Emperor. This question was merely an opener to start the conversation. An individual who suddenly emerged and immediately displayed tremendous power and incredible wealth would naturally arouse curiosity. However, this mere opener received an utterly different response. We are not a monarchic system to be exact. In fact, the great Emperor has never acknowledged his Emperor title in any formal setting. Its more of an honorary title, a spontaneous recognition arising from the core of our civilization and reality itself, rather than an official institution, Chun Yuhong explained. This was indeed the truth, and it was not hidden from anyone. In terms of process and system, there was no Emperor in Human Civilization. Shen Haos official title still remained the President of the Chosen One Association. But such facts, before perceptive individuals, contained much to marvel at. Without institutional recognition, yet still commanding the status and reality of an Emperor, Severus murmured in admiration, From the perspectives of civilizational and sociological studies, this is indeed a truly great person. It meant that everyone acknowledged this persons ability and showed great respect, akin to the elders and sages of ancient tribal times. But to amplify this to such a mighty civilization merely indicates that this person no longer requires any rules, systems, or methods to prove themselves. When he appears, he is the uncrowned king! I wonder if we will have the opportunity to meet him? Ying asked again. He was curious too. In his long years of rescue missions, he had encountered similar individuals, but these were on a smaller scale. Any force or civilization, once it grew too large and powerful, would inevitably face a myriad of problems. However, faced with such a query, Chun Yuhong just smiled and shook his head gently. That is not something I can decide. But right now, the most pressing matter is to promptly eradicate all the Space Undead. Space Undead, they cant be eradicated that quickly, Ying shook his head, not quite as optimistic. Yet, just a few days later, he discovered that perhaps he had been too pessimistic. Not just him, but everyone else too! All of them, including the other giants and all the survivors. Because colossal and immensely powerful Legions started appearing before them! How vast were they? The sheer number of warships was twice what the combined might of the Three Great Empires had been at their zenith! Moreover, even the most ordinary warrior among them wielded power comparable to that of a formidable warrior! And it was a flawless power with no weaknesses. The Divine Race, Humans are the true Divine Race! This was the voice that echoed in everyones hearts. The universe had not lacked for Divine Races; the Ancient God Race was the most powerful among them, each of its members at least at the Overlord Level. But how many were there in the Ancient God Race? Barely a few hundred at most! But what about the Human Divine Race? The Legions sent over numbered in the hundreds of billions! Chapter 567 - 567 421 The Node of Destiny ?Chapter 567: Chapter 421: The Node of Destiny Chapter 567: Chapter 421: The Node of Destiny Yes, hundreds of billions! For the long ages that the Three Great Empires ruled the entire Universe, just the population under their control was itself an astronomically huge number, with at least several hundred quadrillion. This vast number had now become the most terrifying aspect of the Space Undead. But citizens and warriors are entirely different entities. In this Universe, the vast majority of ordinary people are just thatordinary. They are not involved in any Extraordinary Power at all. All the paths to Cultivation are highly demanding of Talent, such as witchcraft and Magic. Witches are the most powerful Mages among them, yet across the entire Universe, out of millions or even tens of millions of people, only one is qualified to learn Magic. Besides relying on various Equipment, some Species naturally possess great power and become an essential part of the Legions. But even for these Species, there arent many, and not every individual can become a qualified warrior. In such a scenario, the combined Legions of the Three Great Empires at the peak of their time did not exceed one hundred billion! Moreover, there was a considerable contingent of ordinary people who formed combat forces solely based on armor, Warships, and weapons. It is especially evident how shocking it would be when Legions of human civilization numbering in the hundreds of billions at the very least, all Extraordinary Fourth Stage and equipped with various terrifying Warships and powerful weapons appear. Not to mention the current United Conference, but even the Three Great Empires together before the Disaster could only have been overpowered by such force. This power, they clearly dont need to support us! Scientist Severus was the first to recover from the shock and start analyzing, Just by themselves, they could sweep away all Space Undead. Our various supports arent essential for them. The only purpose I can think of for the provided loan resources is oneto control us. Yes, the Seven Giants werent fools, and whats more, Human Civilization didnt make much effort to disguise their intent. Once the overwhelming power was revealed, their objective became very clear. The Undead Disaster of the Parallel Universe was targeted to be completely controlled in the strategic scheme of Human Civilization. Anyway, the survivors behind us are indeed saved, Ying responded more calmly. Things may not necessarily get worse. Its still to be seen what kind of order they establish. Many others nodded slightly, though uneasy, they agreed with the statement. Any order is better than everyone being completely dead, destroyed, and becoming Undead. In the end, the majority of Civilization systems in this Universe are monarchies, and they are already accustomed and accepting of a strong rule. If you are powerful and can bring positive development to the entire Civilization, to everyone, then you are just. Human Civilization chose such a straightforward and brutal approach because it understood this. Otherwise, they could have been more gentle in their tactics. Thus, the Space Undead Parallel Universe became one of the first three Universes deeply explored by Human Civilization, and the one where the exploration activities were the most extensive. As the Legions moved quickly, the Civilization Mall Level, which hadnt seen much income for over a hundred and thirty years, finally saw new profit. This caused Human Civilizations performance value to surge, multiplying several hundredfold or even nearly a thousandfold over the second place. Clearly, the other civilizations, including the one ranked second, hadnt been able to break out of the Universes confines. And remember, the cheat hasnt been activated yet. Once the cheat is turned on, this advantage may well be maintained. It looks like this will be yet another undisputed crush, Shen Hao said, quite unperturbed. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Apart from the small ranking challenge the Contract Spirit Civilization brought to Human Civilization during the last Trial, it had always been a one-sided crush. But the cheat activation is still some time away. Shen Hao also shifted his gaze away from the Undead World. Clearing the Space Undead would take a long time, after all, the sheer number of enemies was present, but these Space Undead only had large quantities without much strength; even cheating might not bring enough points to leap from the Sixth Rank to the Seventh Rank of the Civilization Mall Level. So there was no need to pay too much attention for the time being. Shen Hao then focused on the second target Universe. This was a very ordinary Parallel Universe without any crisis, and not very strong either. The reason Human Civilization chose this Universe as one of the initial exploration targets was to understand what a normal destiny was like. Worth mentioning is that the timeline of this Universe seems to be hundreds of years ahead of the Space Undead Universe. This could be easily verified by aligning it with the Calendar of the Three Great Empires. And furthermore, the current exploratory personnel have discovered some interesting things. As Shen Haos gaze shifted, a scout from a regular Life Planet appeared before his eyes. Chapter 568 - 568 421 The Node of Destiny_2 ?Chapter 568: Chapter 421: The Node of Destiny_2 Chapter 568: Chapter 421: The Node of Destiny_2 It was Zhuang Ying. Zhuang Ying was now among the top three figures in the scouting department, having reached the Sixth Stage in strength. Under normal circumstances, he should have been stationed at the Mother Planet, overseeing scouting missions across Parallel Universes. However, his development path was not one of oversight; rather, he was more committed to frontline scouting missions. Thus, upon his own request, he was eventually appointed an ambassador and assigned to this Universe. At this moment, he found himself within a rather average Civilization. This Civilization had once had its moment of glory. Technological development had reached into space, but the advancement did not bring positive effects. Instead, it fortified the power and strength of those in command, turning this civilization into a textbook oppressor civilization. The people at the bottom of society lived lives worse than death. However, that was all in the past. About several hundred years ago, aligning with a similar fateful node as another Universes Space Undead outbreak, an Undead Crisis had also occurred here. It was an Undead virus that swept through the lower classes, directly threatening the upper echelons. But the commoners who, by chance, had taken control of the Cup of the Undead at that time, were eventually wiped out. The Cup of the Undead was also subsequently collected and taken away by the Yatai people. A potential widespread crisis that could have engulfed the entire Universe was thus nipped in the bud right at its onset. This is how fateful nodes diverge, Shen Hao was clear on this, but what he wanted to know was whether there were other repercussions behind it. Or rather, whether the outbreak of the Space Undead Crisis was entirely coincidental. Zhuang Ying was personally in charge of this matter. After the Yatai Civilization departed, the former high-level officials of this civilization had been thoroughly purged. But even now, the whole society seemed to have entirely forgotten that past disaster. The lower-class people were still utterly worthless, subjected to even stricter control and utterly deprived of freedom. To the extent that, among those people, the Demon who brought about the death of billions back then had become a legend. They even longed for the emergence of a new Demon. Zhuang Ying effortlessly obtained all the intelligence about the Demon. Named Mos, he was a poor kid living in the industrial district. Both his parents had died from diseases caused by industrial labor. Before he encountered the Cup of the Undead, he had also endured about seven years of hard labor. The Cup of the Undead was something he had picked up from the ruins The results of Zhuang Yings investigation were very detailed, Initially, the Undead that were released were not so powerful and did not possess viral contagion capabilities. But Mos harbored enormous malice towards society, especially those in high positions, so after being brutally beaten by the management, he finally erupted, granting the Undead the ability to infect others. As Shen Hao read the report, he felt like he was watching a movie. Because everything involved too many coincidences. The Cup of the Undead, originally hidden underground, was fortuitously dug up, then it was fortuitously thrown into a rubbish heap, and then by some fluke, it was discovered by such a person, and even initially controlled Any single link in the chain gone awry could have prevented the Undead Crisis from occurring at this node. But all the steps preceding this event had occurred identically in another Universe. The only difference was at a certain moment afterward. The Undead Disaster first erupted on this planet with extreme severity, killing too many people. As the number of Undead grew, the Cup of the Undeads power also became stronger. Under normal circumstances, there would be no one on this planet capable of stopping it. The fateful node lay in the choice made by Moss sister, Zhuang Ying noted an important figure in his report. That would be Moss sister. Indeed, Mos had a sister. Even in such an environment, he still loved his sister dearly, trying his best to protect her. This, in turn, allowed the sister to feel some warmth and a bit more kindness. Therefore, after seeing Mos kill so many people, who were also from the lower class, Moss sister killed her own brother who had become a Demon. Undoubtedly, even though it was not clear what transpired in the Space Undead Universe, such a scene did not happen. It was this that led to such a drastic divergence in the fates of two Universes. The choice of an ordinary little girl. Fate is indeed full of irony, Shen Hao frowned slightly after reading the entire report. He didnt find any trace of manipulation; it seemed as though this was a critical node predetermined by fate, meant to create divergent branches in the timeline. However, considering other coincidences, Shen Hao had a vague sense that he was seeing the traces of a script. Not a script of natural drama, but one of artificial creation. Suppose all initial destinies of the parallel universes were being continuously controlled by a single hand that would truly be the real Controller of this multi-dimensional parallel universe. Continue exploring other critical nodes that lead to the birth of different timelines, Shen Hao assigned a task to Zhuang Ying. Although Human Civilizations primary exploration was limited to three universes, it did not mean the preliminary exploration of other universes would cease. Scouts were still persistently dispersed into various parallel universes. Some of them were obviously similar to the Space Undead Universe. Like the Mechanical Crisis Universe, which was the result of scientist Severuss runaway blackening. The node occurred when he first merged with the Mechanical Heart, a node that had also happened in this ordinary universe, and could be investigated for past events. With comparisons to draw upon, similar nodes became easier to locate. Possessing this intelligence could help Human Civilization gain a deeper understanding of this multi-dimensional parallel universes fate! Notably, to minimize disturbance to fate, Shen Hao requested Zhuang Yings operation be covert. Thus, aside from intelligence, there wasnt much else to gain from this ordinary universe. Lastly, Shen Hao turned his attention to the third universe. This was the most powerful universe discovered so farthe United Universe. A United Conference also emerged within the United Universe, but not as a result of a crisis. It was born at the moment Ying first gained power. In this universe, Ying, upon acquiring power, didnt choose to become a Cosmic Hero. Instead, he believed that only order could save the universe and took the path of constructing that order. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He established the United Conference early on, initially a solitary member, then he enlisted the Witch, co-opted the Yatai Emperor, and eventually, even included the Ancient Gods. Throughout the entire history, Ying seemed almost divinely aided. He not only demonstrated great power but also commanded persuasive and trustworthy justice, coupled with various coincidences, and eventually, he truly built an order that ruled the entire universe. Under this order, the whole universe became even more powerful. Based on what was scouted so far, all of the Classic Characters in this universe were enhanced versions. Scientist Severus even abandoned the Mechanical Man image often seen in other universes, instead, he transformed into a massive mechanical planet! Countless new technologies were birthed on this planet every day, then rapidly disseminated to the entire United Conference. The Witch also became incredibly powerful, no longer the uncontrolled figure she once was, but now truly commanding her own power, revealing her true form. She could even use magic to swiftly create flourishing, colossal Life Planets! The Yatai could use their Spirit to accurately locate anyone across dozens of star systems. The Emperor of the Giant Empire could smash a star with a single punch! All other members among the Seven Giants received similar levels of enhancement! Chapter 569 - 569 422 The Shock Given by the Mission ?Chapter 569: Chapter 422: The Shock Given by the Mission! Chapter 569: Chapter 422: The Shock Given by the Mission! This enhancement was extremely astonishing. From Shen Haos perspective, if the Seven Giants of the Space Undead Universe were around Level 52 or 53, which is the early stage of Sixth Rank, then the Seven Giants of the United Conference Universe must be at least Level 59 or even Level 60. On the scale of the Sixth Rank, they were nearing the pinnacle. Although still within the same stage, the difference between them was incredibly vast. However, it seemed that this was only the apparent pinnacle; up to now, Shen Hao had yet to find any entities in this Trial Universe that were also at the Seventh Rank like him. It could only be said that from the perspective of the trial and the level of the universe, the Seventh Rank definitely existed. It was precisely because of this that even though the United Conference was very powerful, Human Civilization still had enough confidence to look down on them. Therefore, the Global United Fronts relevant departments eventually adopted the method of direct diplomatic missions to explore the United Conference Universe. They selected a mission consisting entirely of Sixth Rank members! The lead diplomat named You Zhengyu was one of the Chosen Ones who had performed excellently in the last Trial, born during the lull after the third Trial, and had also secured one of the promotion spots for the Red Mythical Talent through his own merits, loyalty, and character, becoming one of the ten existing Chosen Ones with Red Mythical Talent and a Red Mythical Level profession within the Human Civilization System. His own level had also reached Level 59, undeniably powerful. And the rest of the missions personnel were likewise extraordinary. All members were above Level 54, including two Contractors, totaling eight people. Their appearance was also sufficiently shocking. It was a Level 60, Red Mythical Quality Warship with an extremely cool and majestic appearance; after certain modifications, the ship still emanated a certain level of Emperors pressure, focusing primarily on the Emperors Seal at the very front, a warship specially designed for diplomatic missions, with the intent to exert pressure on others and elevate ones own status. In fact, it indeed had the intended effect. When this warship, along with hundreds of equally formidable cruising warships, arrived near the core area of the United Conference, it was visible to the naked eye that all the defensive weapons in the entire area were activated. Signals were densely transmitted throughout the universe. In some areas, there even emerged sizable energy fluctuations. No need to do much, just stop here and give them some time to react, said You Zhengyu, a handsome and elegant-looking male, always with a faint smile on his face and equally gentle words. However, those who truly knew him understood his essence. As passionate as he was about Human Civilization, he was equally frosty toward other civilizations. Sending him as an ambassador was already enough to represent the attitude of Human Civilization. Inevitably, it was a hardline approach. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And at this moment, indeed, the inside of the United Conference was in total disarray. The conference core was still located within a space created by the Space Divine Pen, which not only included the Seven Giants who had reached the Sixth Rank but also nearly forty or fifty people who had almost reached the Sixth Rank. Even more were scattered throughout the entire universe. But these beings, who could have been one of the Cosmic Dominators in other parallel universes, were also the most tense at this moment. They, more than the weaker ones, could profoundly sense how terrifying this suddenly appearing fleet was. Especially that emblem at the vanguard of the largest of the fleets. Even just observing it through a screen, one could feel an overwhelmingly formidable suppression, as if it represented the ultimate cosmos, instinctively invoking reverence and even fear. Quickly find out what that emblem represents, exclaimed Severus, a scientist whose voice echoed throughout the space of the United Conference. Actually, even without his command, others had already begun to act. However, no information could be found. At this moment, the database of the United Conference had already gathered all the information from three empires, even from the entire universe, including the entire body of Magic Domain data. But even so, there was still no information available. Such a powerful Imprint couldnt possibly exist without any information! Molika, Severus called out the witchs real name, go ask the Eye of Truth. The witchs expression changed slightly. The Eye of Truth, one of the Cosmic Treasures and likewise extremely dangerous. The user could gain knowledge of everything through these eyes. Regardless of past or future. However, every use required a massive price, and what was more frightening was that this price was completely unknown and not necessarily borne by the user. For example, it might only be the sudden death of an ordinary person in a distant galaxy, or perhaps just a person losing a strand of hair, but it could also be a change in a destiny node, or even a great crisis that could sweep across the entire universe. Before the United Conference had found and collected it, it had been used recklessly. This led to the annihilation of billions of lives on dozens of Life Planets. Even with great effort to minimize the losses, the cost was substantial. After its recovery, everyone was even more cautious, not willing to use it unless absolutely necessary. But now, was Verus really about to call upon such a dangerous artifact? Chapter 570 - 570 422 The Shock Given by the Mission _2 ?Chapter 570: Chapter 422: The Shock Given by the Mission! _2 Chapter 570: Chapter 422: The Shock Given by the Mission! _2 Verus, has it really come to this? the Witch asked with a slight frown, not hurrying to act, These warships that appeared suddenly are strong and dangerous, but I dont feel much hostility. Yatai Your Majesty, how about you? Compared to witches in other parallel universes, shrouded head-to-toe in black and exuding an ominous aura, this witch, revealing her true face, seemed more benign. As she posed the last question, she saw Yatai, who was also present at the conference. I too dont sense any malice; it seems the other party is merely showcasing their strength, as a powerful Mind Controller, Yatai certainly held authority in this matter. I insist, the imprints on these warships give me an extremely dangerous sensation. Their level far surpasses any other crisis we have encountered before. We must be cautious! Severus still held firm in his stance, being the most careful among those currently at the United Conference. The status of the Seven Giants was nominally equal. In the event of disagreements, they could resolve them by voting. This was why, although many powerful beings had arisen throughout the universe, the highest tier of the United Conference was always limited to seven. However, most of the time, it didnt need to reach the point of voting. This was because Ying held the de facto leadership position. At this moment, Ying was quietly hovering outside space, watching the Human Civilizations Mission Fleet from a not-too-distant vantage, his Justice Armor already materializing, his body trembling slightly, clearly struggling to resist the Emperors pressure exerted by the spaceship. Yet even so, he did not divert his gaze. On the contrary, he was meticulously, with his strong will, sensing everything contained within this suppression. Had it not been for the integration with the Stone of the Soul, Ying would not have taken such a risk. But now, he clearly felt that the power had even surpassed the level of the Stone of the Soul. What a terrifying realization! All Universe Treasures represented the highest status in some domain of the universe! Such was the Truth of the Universe. Molika, go and consult the Eye of Truth! Ying finally voiced his order. Molika took a deep breath and said in a low voice, Understood. It wasnt until a while after the establishment of the United Conference that she had regained her original appearance and name, hence most often, others were still used to calling her Witch. But once they truly start using her name, it indicates a particular stance. After Ying spoke, there wasnt even a need to vote; the Witch went directly to inquire. The reason for sending her was because she possessed an ability named Strong Luck, which could minimize the costs of using the Eye of Truth as much as possible. The Witch quickly arrived in front of the Eye of Truth. This Cosmic Treasure, compared to other treasures, possessed a distinct characteristic. It seemed alive. Its appearance was that of an eyeball, and any creature that questioned it turned into the eyeball of the questioners species. The Witch immediately erected a Barrier, using Magic to bring her Strong Luck to its peak. Tell me, where exactly do these imprints on those warships come from? Instantly, the Eye of Truth began trembling violently, with blood threads spreading swiftly across the eyeball. Then, it burst explosively! Had the Witch not reacted in time, it would have exploded right on her. But now, she still stood there in her original spot. The Eye of Truth destroyed? Universe Treasures were not indestructible, but every time one was destroyed, it would, after a certain period, reincarnate in another place. Only those artifacts that exhibited such a manifestation were worthy of being called Universe Treasures. However, to self-destruct during use like this was unprecedented! Was it impossible to know the truth behind that Imprint, or had a terrifying power been applied to the Imprint, restricting the Eye of Truth from spying? If it were the latter, that might be a bit more manageable, but if it were the former S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Witch felt unease rising in her heart as well. In a rush, she informed everyone of the outcome. For a moment, silence fell over the United Conference. Everyone understood that Scientist Severuss judgment had been correct. Throughout their journey, they had resolved countless crises, some of which were terrifying enough to threaten the entire Universe, and all had been resolved, but what was happening now seemed truly different, as if it were on an entirely different level. Regardless, we must face it, spoke the Ancient God Race chieftain, his figure already appearing outside and rapidly expanding, becoming larger than a planet without exhibiting any aggressiveness, simply opening his arms in a welcoming gesture. Everyone realized that no matter what, things had not reached the worst case scenario. At least, these mysteriously appearing warships showed no signs of aggression. Ying also spoke, Lets start with a welcome, after all, we are a civilization that loves peace. Indeed, although the United Conference governed the entire Universe with absolute order, peace was indeed the primary theme. Thus, following the gesture of the Ancient God Race chieftain, all defensive weapons started to be disarmed sequentially, and units at all levels, including the warships that had already gathered outside, all showed welcoming postures. It seems they have already made a probe, said You Zhengyu with a smile, then raised his hand and pointed, Lets go, its time to make formal contact. The Human Civilizations mission was not surprised by such results. The United Parallel Universe was indeed very powerful, the most powerful parallel universe they had encountered thus far, but even so, compared to the current Human Civilization System, it still seemed weak. Especially the power of the great Emperor. The strength of the Seventh Stage was not something this force could conceive. This was also where the Human Civilizations mission drew such strong confidence. It wasnt even based on misinformation and manipulation; it was a real gap in strength, naturally bolstering their confidence. Thus, the Mission Fleet traveled all the way to the core area of the United Conference. And when the hatch opened, You Zhengyu leading the main figures of the entire mission appeared before everyone, not just the Seven Giants standing at the forefront, but even other strong figures around were increasingly cautious. Powerful! Distinctly powerful. Especially under the radiance of that Imprint, each person among them emitted an aura that made one tremble at the soul level. It was as if these were Gods Favoured, the children of God! It was still Ying who displayed the demeanor a leader should possess, stepping forward first. On behalf of the United Conference, I welcome all the bigwigs, said Ying, his Justice Armor still gleaming along with the Stone of the Soul, always bringing a strong favorable impression to people, making them trust him instinctively. However, this very force that had supported Ying in creating the entire United Conference seemed to have lost its effect at the moment. The expressions of everyone in the mission remained unchanged. You Zhengyus gaze swept over everyone before finally fixing on Ying. We represent the sacred Human Civilization to formally visit your civilization, this is our mission document, he said in a very relaxed and casual tone, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone. Aside from showing enough respect when presenting the document, the rest of his demeanor seemed to represent the attitude of the Human Civilization. Not at all facing an equal civilization but merely visiting a weaker state, utterly unconcerned. Ying, with a bit of solemnity, accepted the document. Chapter 571 - 571 423 The Disaster of the Multi-dimensional ?Chapter 571: Chapter 423: The Disaster of the Multi-dimensional Universe Chapter 571: Chapter 423: The Disaster of the Multi-dimensional Universe The document was filled with a kind of power, albeit a much diluted version. However, Ying, with his powerful mind detection ability, still keenly perceived that the document seemed to contain an even more enormous power. Only when one reaches a certain level can they feel it. Once it erupts, even he would not be able to withstand it. This power definitely does not belong to this universe! Ying confirmed in his heart. No one knew that Ying had once witnessed the existence of a multi-dimensional universe. It was at the moment when he had just merged with three cosmic treasures, for an instant, he felt the endless multi-dimensional universe, and even saw worlds as terrifying as the abyss. This was also the fundamental reason why he initiated the United Conference. For a long time, Ying was constantly worried about the threats from the multi-dimensional universe that he once saw arriving here and destroying everything they cherished. This is also why, when he first discovered this fleet, Ying immediately asked the Witch to inquire with the Eye of Truth. This was the simplest method to verify if the other party was from outside the universe. The Eye of Truth could only know everything within the universe. And the result had already been verified. Even though these years he had continuously strengthened himself, his companions, and the entire universe, still, when he truly witnessed what was outside the universe, that feeling of helplessness and suffocation had not changed at all. With slight unease in his heart, Ying truly started to observe the contents of the document. The document indeed contained magical powers; previously, when only witnessing it, there was no reaction, but at the moment of reading, the information was directly engraved into his mind, as if it was engrained in the depths of the soul, instantly understanding and unable to forget. Human Civilization Ying slowly exhaled, unsure whether to feel joy or sorrow. According to the document, Human Civilization did not come with intentions of invasion or occupation, but still, they put forward a series of demands from a superior position, including technology, resources, and knowledge, to start comprehensive cooperation in the form of trade. Clearly, this was a soft invasion. Cooperation? Considering the gulf in strength between the two civilizations, where just a single mission had the capacity to bring disaster to their entire United Conference, how could such cooperation be equal? It seemed they fundamentally lacked the right to refuse. However, whatever the case, it was much better than a direct invasion, occupation, and plundering; the document also ensured certain benefits for them. After a moment of silence, Ying spoke outright, I, representing the United Conference, agree to all the demands proposed in your document. Indeed, at this moment there was no capital to refuse. Ying, who had witnessed the crises of the multi-dimensional universe, deeply understood that this Human Civilization was already very lenient. Instead, You Zhengyu was a bit surprised. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He obviously knew the content of the document, which, to say the least, showed a bit of respect for the United Conference, but not much. Normally, even if they were to agree, it should only be after they had truly confirmed the strength of Human Civilization and deepened their understanding of each other. Such a compromise did not match the image of the Ying from other parallel universes. Always just, always steadfast, never retreating, that is the Cosmic-level Hero, Ying. You Zhengyu keenly felt that the Ying before him seemed somewhat different, as if he knew more information. Before long, you will appreciate this decision, You Zhengyu finally said calmly, According to the contract, we will have a comprehensive understanding of you in the shortest time and formulate specific content for trade and exchange, and we hope you will fully cooperate. Time is very precious to us. Okay. Ying nodded, making way and finally showing a slight smile, Once again, welcome the arrival of all envoys. From then on, all the spaceships behind him rose again and then disappeared, undetectable by any detection devices, yet everyone was sure, these spaceships were right here. Because that faint suppression still lingered. And the delegation, under everyones watchful eyes, entered deeper into the United Conference. Everyone understood that this delegation had now become honored guests of high status. Although unclear about the exact content of the document, due to Yings position, most people chose to accept. But, this majority clearly did not include the other six among the Seven Giants. When Ying temporarily left the side of the delegation to attend the meeting of the Seven Giants, he naturally faced a lot of questioning. Ying, why do you represent us in agreeing to the content of the document? For such a significant matter, shouldnt we decide together? Severus was the first to speak. This is not like you, Ying, the Witch also said. Weve all seen the content of the document, and frankly, its entirely a blessing from a superior to an inferior. If we really follow the content of the document, we will essentially become vassals of this Human Civilization, our economy, military, even technology will be restricted, Yatai was slightly more composed, but his opposition was also clearly evident. Chapter 572 - 572 423 Catastrophe of the Multi-dimensional ?Chapter 572: Chapter 423: Catastrophe of the Multi-dimensional Universe_2 Chapter 572: Chapter 423: Catastrophe of the Multi-dimensional Universe_2 The clerks had read through the documents, and although they were equally shocked by the strength of the other party, they still wouldnt just capitulate without any attempt at negotiation. Even when facing an immensely powerful entity, one must struggle if they wish to be taken seriously, to have boundaries. Otherwise, one will be progressively cornered and squeezed. Especially since it was Ying who made this decision, this was what they could least comprehend, even becoming anxious about it. All this time, regardless of the crisis or difficulty faced, it was always Ying who led them to victory, even when everyone else wanted to give up, it was Ying who stood firm. Faced with these doubts from his comrades, Ying fell silent for a long while. The meeting slowly quieted down. Everyone was looking at him; they had realized that Ying must be hiding something from them. But they still chose to trust, trusting that he would provide an explanation. After a long silence, Ying finally spoke. I have seen the crisis, a very early one, an insurmountable crisis for us no matter what, he began, with a degree of despondency and confusion that had never been seen in him before, The entire universe, completely torn apart, planets annihilated without resistance, and I saw us, all that was familiar, unable to resist I even thought for a long time that what I saw were just delusions, but the emergence of Human Civilization has confirmed that theres a reality in this universe, in this world, that we are unaware of, that we cant fathom. Everyone listened quietly, they were somewhat shocked by Yings words, but they had also somewhat anticipated them. The Human Civilization that appeared today was simply too powerful. Not only were the powers of these envoys tremendous, their warships formidable, but the truly terrifying thing was that unfathomable Imprint. No matter how strong ones confidence, upon witnessing that Imprint, one cant help but feel insignificant. As if facing the entire universe! Such an experience had never happened before, not even in their weakest moments. Fortunately, before we truly come in contact with those unknowns, those realities as deep as an abyss, we first encountered an entity that isnt as terrible, Ying continued, looking at everyone, Not communicating with you was my mistake, but I hope to find a sanctuary, even if its undefined now, just the possibility makes everything stated in the document worthwhile. Yatai is right, this is affiliation, at least it allows us to reach another level in a relatively safe identity. Right, couldnt Ying see that the document thoroughly resembled the stance of a Sovereign Country towards a vassal? But it was precisely because he saw it that he agreed on the spot. Having said so much, the others also understood and came to terms with it. Yings decision was indeed the correct one. If there really was an even greater crisis waiting for them, then temporarily adopting a compromising attitude in face of such a Human Civilization that at least seemed to follow rules and order, was indeed the right choice. However Can you be more precise about the crisis? Severus suddenly asked, When did you see the crisis, what exactly did you see? Ying, if there really is the kind of doomsday you speak of, you really shouldnt hide it from us, we need to face it together. I wasnt so sure before, Ying, having begun to disclose, no longer hesitated, and depicted everything he had seen. He indeed witnessed many terrifying scenes. It was as if his Soul had traversed countless Parallel Universes in a short period, and in many universes, he saw himself and others. But similarly, he saw disasters. What was just mentioned is just one of them; there are many other disasters, obviously triggered by Cosmic Treasures, or by the six companions, including himself. Yet, these are actually nothing at all. The truly terrifying calamities come from beyond the Universe. For instance, a colossal maw composed entirely of stardust, ceaselessly devouring everything within the Universe, including the Universe itself. Then there are the endless monsters that simply cannot be killed, imbued with an immensely wicked aura. Or, for no apparent reason, in just an instant, every life form in the Universe, whether Human, plant, or even microorganism, all die off, as if the Universe transformed in a flash into a purely dead entity made up of individual atoms. Ying couldnt be sure which crisis would ultimately emerge in their Universe, or even if any would emerge at all. But every destroyed Universe must have thought the same way. Once a crisis occurs, it spells complete and helpless annihilation. So, the reason you formed the United Conference, and reached out to us, is because you saw us during that soul journey of yours? Severuss voice sounded quite sorrowful, And to think, I always felt that you saw something extraordinary in me. Everyone knew he was just joking, trying to alleviate the shock and unease. But still, they each let out slight chuckles regardless. At first, I thought Ying was into me, teased the Witch, and I didnt even have a humanoid form back then. And I wondered how, after tens of thousands of years without a sighting of our Ancient God Race, you were able to find us. So its like this: Multi-Parallel Universe. The world truly is astonishing, chimed in the Chief of the Ancient God Race. For the majority of them, this day indeed broadened their horizons significantly. The concept of a Multi-Parallel Universe, in fact, had already been proposed and carefully studied by some. However, there was never evidence proving the true existence of countless parallel universes, countless selves. Now, they had confirmation. This also meant that what they needed to face in the future was an even vaster world, filled with more mysteries and unknowns! For the Seven Giants, it naturally posed a challenge, but it might also present opportunities. Right, Severus seemed to suddenly remember, then looked at Ying, Since you have had experiences traveling through the Multi-dimensional Parallel Universe, have you ever seen this Human Civilization? If they are truly powerful, its improbable they left no trace in the Multi-dimensional Parallel Universe. This is what puzzles me too, Ying also spoke seriously, but indeed, I have not. Whether its these people or the Imprint, this is my first time seeing them. The only thing I am certain of is that the entity behind the Imprint indeed possesses power that transcends the cosmic level, and naturally surpasses all the power we wield. With these words, everyone lapsed into silence once again, with the Emperor of the Giant Empire even furrowing his brows deeply. They felt that despite having learned of many worlds, the veil shrouding the Human Civilization before them was not lifted; if anything, it seemed even more opaque, making it impossible to see clearly, incredibly mysterious. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Perhaps, we need not overthink it, the Witch suddenly said, looking at everyone, Now that weve started making contact, we just need to test, to understand, and even to directly ask. Perhaps, Human Civilization is also searching for comrades-in-arms to combat the crisis. These words made the others realize. Thats right, if there are indeed so many crises, then those threatened are not only them, but all living creatures across all parallel universes! Now that contact has been established, no matter the veil, there will always be a time it is lifted. Chapter 573 - 573 424 The Disintegration of the Seven Giants ?Chapter 573: Chapter 424: The Disintegration of the Seven Giants Chapter 573: Chapter 424: The Disintegration of the Seven Giants In the end, the discussions among the Seven Giants were unknown to Human Civilization, but their attitude was indeed reflected in concrete actions. All materials were opened up to Human Civilization, including some secret documents related to Cosmic Treasures. In addition, there was the mobilization of resources and trade regulations were also completely in accordance with the requirements of Human Civilization. There were even some technology trades; at the beginning, there was some restraint, because, under such Cosmic Law, some technologies are tantamount to black technology, which is extremely dangerous. There exists even a potion that can turn an ordinary person into an Evolver, though it also has certain side effects, yet at its most potent, it could grant an ordinary person strength comparable to the third stage! However, it was just initial caution and restraint. After seeing the technology brought out by Human Civilization, that caution was completely erased. Whether in the field of science and technology or in the Extraordinary Domain, Human Civilization held an absolute advantage. In the eyes of Human Civilization, even the currently discovered most powerful United Conference only had a few pieces of black technology that were worth considering, apart from that, there were some unique resources, and the Potential of some individuals. Yes, Potential. Although most of the Warriors of this world are related to some special Extraordinary Laws, even the Seven Giants have, for the most part, shadows of more powerful forces behind them, but this is the uniqueness of this world, it does not affect their own Potential, these people are all genuine Children of Heavens Dao. Particularly the Witch and the Scientist. These two correspond to the Magic Road and the techno-path that Human Civilization possesses; their abilities, experiences, and knowledge can all supplement these two paths of Human Civilization. Even, with proper cultivation, Shen Hao is confident in bringing them to the level of the Seventh Stage. At the Seventh Stage, the importance of Potential becomes evident, Shen Hao thought to himself while reviewing the consolidated data, pondering over one of the current issues. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even now in Human Civilization, very few are qualified to step into the Seventh Stage. The vast majority, Im afraid, no matter how many resources they have, will find it difficult to reach the Seventh Stage. Potential has reached its limit. Unless a huge price is paid, using some exceptionally powerful special resources. But the amount of resources is also a limitation. This also means that in the not-too-distant future, at the level of the Seventh Stage, there might appear a certain shortfall, and if there are indeed individuals with Potential, they must be seized. The ordinary Seven Giants of the parallel universes do not possess this Potential; the Seven Giants of the United Conference parallel universe have come this far each with their own unique opportunity, irreplaceable. Lets see, Shen Hao decided to temporarily suppress some thoughts. After all, these seven individuals have now fallen into his hands and cannot escape. With the review of various detailed materials, Shen Haos heart also began to grow serious. The reason is simple. Behind some Cosmic Treasures, there are clearly man-made traces! For example, the Cup of the Undead that caused the outbreak of Undead Disasters in some parallel universes, its usage rules are very clear, determining the level of power based on the number of Undead created, and it also brings certain Pollution to the users Spirit, making the user increasingly obsessed with controlling life and death, creating Undead. Clearly, behind such artifacts filled with traces of artificiality, there must be a Consciousness. Looking at other Cosmic Treasures with this perspective, the same is almost true. Power and Law, gain and cost, everything seems to be meticulously arranged. Considering the countless parallel universes, the majority who have acquired Cosmic Treasures are the same group of people, while destiny plays a role, is it not as if someone is in control? Shen Hao could easily have a guess. Some beings who have mastered the true Laws of countless parallel universes have created these treasures and are manipulating the fate of countless parallel universes behind the scenes! This means that beyond the parallel universes currently seen, there are higher levels of groups! This also fits with the strength expected for this Trial. If this is indeed the case, has Human Civilization dispatching scouts to various parallel universes already drawn the attention of such a group? Scouting operations can be slowed down and made more covert, Shen Hao issued such an order. However, he was not very worried. After all, those who joined this Trial were not the only Civilization, there were eight other Trial Civilizations. At this moment, the performance values of the second and third Civilizations also showed that they had likewise jumped out of the initial universe and began to explore the entire multi-dimensional Parallel Universe. As long as its not the only one, it wont stand out too much, even if the people behind have something to do, it wont focus on Human Civilization right away. Following Shen Haos command, the actions of Human Civilization began to slow down. However, the huge Legion was still dispatched, and about half a year later, they chose another universe that had also erupted with the Space Undead Crisis to conduct a sweep, in order to earn points. Two universes, enough to digest the current Legion strength of Humanity. Besides, the focus was placed on the research of Cosmic Treasures. Chapter 574 - 574 424 The Disintegration of the Seven ?Chapter 574: Chapter 424: The Disintegration of the Seven Giants_2 Chapter 574: Chapter 424: The Disintegration of the Seven Giants_2 This is also a lesson Shen Hao learned from his last trial. With his [Sovereign] Talent, no matter what kind of trial, once he fully masters all the Laws of the Trial Land, he becomes the sovereign of the trial, able to pass any test perfectly and with ease. This is a universal path. Moreover, to Shen Hao now, the Cosmic Treasures truly live up to their name; essentially, they are akin to a Divine Ranka form of control over certain Laws, and they have been processed to be easier to wield. Though it comes at a cost, that cost has been reduced to the bare minimum. It must be noted that before acquiring the Cosmic Treasures, the scientists, witches, and even Ying among the Seven Giants were all merely mortals! The power that allows mortals to ascend to heaven so easily, with just a slight contamination, is truly a blessing. Furthermore, because Ying controls three Cosmic Treasures that achieve balance among each other, this slight contamination is minimized to the lowest level. These treasures can be used to cultivate top warriors within our civilization. Shen Hao saw an opportunity. In todays Human Civilization, he is the only Chosen One who has reached the Seventh Stage, but the deficiency in others is not in their Level, but in their understanding of the Extraordinary Laws. This is the most significant characteristic of the Seventh Stage. The real capacity to influence the Cosmic Laws. Thus, Shen Hao doesnt have much to expedite this process; after all, it primarily relies on comprehension. But these Cosmic Treasures can assist in this. Especially when there are corresponding Laws present. Hence, collecting Cosmic Treasures also became one of his missions. Its worth mentioning that these Cosmic Treasures seem to be universal, not rendered useless when taken out of their own universe; they can function just as well in other universes, and even two identical treasures can be set together without interfering with each others function. This only indicates that Shen Haos conjecture is very likely correct; these Cosmic Treasures scattered across each universe actually originate from beyond the universe. We need to speed up the analysis. Several of them are laid out in front of Shen Hao. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even they are not a set; no one can ascertain the number of Cosmic Treasures, as new ones continue to be discovered continuously in every universe. However, within the trials, there are hardly ever peaceful days. Just a year and a half after starting to explore the Multi-dimensional Universe, the scouting corps for the first time encountered an unforeseen crisis. It was a universe being devoured! It seems the scouts were quite shocked, but when these individuals arrived at Lingxiao Palace to meet with Shen Hao, they appeared fearless, their emotions extremely elevated, controlled only by sheer willpower. At first, we just felt a dead silence, but after the initial scouting, we found that over eighty percent of the observable nebula system has completely vanished The lead scout recounted everything he witnessed. After so many explorations, Human Civilization also has a general understanding of the Multi-dimensional Parallel Universe. The space of the universe is naturally infinite, but the number of nebula systems is not. Looking at the entire universe, most of the nebula systems are concentrated at the center of the universe C over forty thousand, while the United Conference, which is the domain of the Three Great Empires, mostly focuses on the central thousand or so nebula systems. As for the others, they may also have numerous civilizations, but they are not the main characters of the universe, at most some peripheral figures, only revealing a startling and terrifying number when disasters like the Space Undead emerge. Therefore, all scouting personnel initially focused their landings on the most central thousand or so nebula systems. The several scouts soon realized that this universe now contained less than eight thousand nebula systems. Besides that, there was just emptiness. It must be remembered that the number over forty thousand referred only to those surrounding the center. Beyond that, nebulae still existed, albeit sparse and mostly unobservable, and considering the boundless space of the universe, the actual number might have been even greater than forty thousand. But now, they had all disappeared. Completely unobservable. The scouts quickly realized something was wrong. But this was only the beginning. We discovered that the order of the three great empires in that universe has completely collapsed, all life planets are in chaos, war, plundering, madness As the scouts narrated everything they had observed, their recorded scenes were also being played in the grand hall. Indeed, it was chaotic. Not just simply a loss of order, but there was even a sense of final madness. As if the apocalypse was imminent, everyone acted recklessly, venting for the last time. We have tried to gather information about the Seven Giants and found that four of them have already died. The three who still survive have completely succumbed to madness The images in the grand hall changed once more. The scouts evidently put a lot of effort into, in such a short time, checking the information on each of the Seven Giants. Even those four who had died had their own pre-death scene recorded. Severus died atop a haphazardly evolved mechanical body; his whole body had transformed into a deformed giant mechanism, eventually dismembered and exploded. The Emperor of the Giant Empire died in a war against a witch. This witch, unlike most others seen before, was engulfed in an aura resembling dark, viscous fluid. It was apparent to everyone that her mind, soul, and body were no longer her own but had fallen into a puppet-like, slave-like state. The Ancient God Race committed suicide, as if they had realized some irreversible doom, transforming their entire race into the purest energy, dissipating into the vast universe. The last one to die, who didnt appear much and was quite reserved, was the Emperor of the Allen Empire, an Energy Controller. His death was the most mysterious; no one knew what happened. All that could be seen was his last mournful cry from his palace, and then he, along with the mother planet of the Allen Empire, completely vanished. The deaths of these four occurred at different times, as if an invisible hand was systematically destroying them. The three who survived also met with extreme misery. As the scout had said, they had fallen into complete madness. The Witch utterly corrupted, roamed the universe aimlessly, chaotically destroying planet after planet. Yatai, after a bout of madness, fell into a deep sleep. Together with the mother planet of the Yatai Empire and a large surrounding area, it turned into a dreamland of death where anyone approaching would fall asleep and then painfully die in their slumber. The last, Ying, the strongest among the Seven Giants, was the most serene yet most insane. He dismembered his own body, his head continuously destroying everything while his torso tried to stop it, with limbs ceaselessly battling each other, remaining in what used to be the site of the United Conference, now reduced to ruins. We tried to go to the place where Ying was located, attempting to bring him back, but, Yings strength is too formidable. After dismembering himself, he seemed even stronger, and we couldnt get close, the scout recounted the last part, seemingly a bit ashamed. They were all just at the Fifth Stage, facing Ying, who was almost in the Late Stage Sixth Stage, it was normal to be powerless. Not due to dereliction. Shen Hao looked around at the other people in the grand hall and asked aloud, Who will go and bring Ying back? Chapter 575 - 575 425 ?Chapter 575: Chapter 425 Chapter 575: Chapter 425 Shen Haos voice fell, and immediately many people took a step forward. Those who can stay in the grand hall on a daily basis are all top-notch warriors. However, everyone is also clear. The difficulty of this matter lies not with Ying, but with the crisis inherent in the universe itself. The disappearance of tens of thousands of nebula systems, the individual experiences of the Seven Giants, all indicate that this universe is already on the brink of extinction, facing an unknown massive crisis. Otherwise, with the status of the Seven Giants as Children of Destiny, such a result would be unthinkable. Nevertheless, theres no fear present. Shen Hao looked around and finally made a decision. Zhuang Zhigao, you select seven people to go. Yes! Zhuang Zhigao took the order. Since they were to capture alive, sending Zhuang Zhigao was indeed most suitable. Firstly, he is a double Red Mythical Chosen One; secondly, his role as an Array Master is more suitable for restraint. By selecting seven people fit for establishing formations to go together, they would practically not need to worry about any crisis within that parallel universe. If the ultimate disaster really meant to target them, they would have to take action themselves. Shen Hao would also keep a close watch. Zhuang Zhigao quickly selected seven people, all of high level and strong power. As they departed, the others in the grand hall refocused their attention on the materials in front of them. Apart from the content recently emphasized by the scouts, there were many other pieces of information collected as well. For instance, the situation before the crisis occurred. It was easy to see that the development inside this parallel universe was actually quite good. Although not as early as the United Conference parallel universe, which established the United Conference and the order, unifying the entire universes force, they had also reached this step at an earlier stage. The strength of the Seven Giants was somewhat stronger than that of a typical universe. Approximately reaching the Mid Stage Sixth Stage. But the disaster happened too suddenly. The turning point was at the death of the scientists. There was no detailed content in the materials, but it was still apparent how abrupt Severuss death was in this universe, as if in just one night, it plunged into chaotic expansion, and the Mechanical Heart that had completely integrated with it lost control. From this moment onwards, the subsequent path of destiny diverged dramatically. You could still see the interference and correction of the fate lines, but this correcting force became very weak. One after another, events deviated from the fate lines happened, and finally, with the Witchs Blackening, destiny went completely out of control. Even Yings madness seemed to be related to the Witch. There was no doubt that this universe was indeed the most special parallel universe Human Civilization had encountered so far, and it could even be an opportunity to further understand the Multi-dimensional Parallel Universe of the Trial. Everyone started paying more attention, and discussions gradually intensified. While Shen Hao listened to the discussions of others, he also looked at his own cheat interface. Since the start of this Trial, five and a half years had passed. It was almost time for the cheat to finish loading. This was the trial with the slowest loading time since entering the trial. He feared that as the Trial Level continued to rise, such a situation would become more and more prominent. In the end, it wasnt a power that transcended the level of the Trial System. But the more it was so, the more it was necessary to make the most of the time when it could still be effective! Shen Hao closed the cheat interface; there were only a few days left. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He refocused his attention on Zhuang Zhigao. With coordinates, Zhuang Zhigao and others directly arrived in an area relatively close to where Ying was located. They also cautiously looked around. Among the seven people selected by Zhuang Zhigao, including Feng Ping, Feng Ping had also become a Mid Stage Sixth Stage warrior. Originally, Shen Hao planned to make him a possessor of the Red Mythical Talent, but unfortunately, his Contribution Value was not enough. After all, the achievements of scouts can sometimes be significant, but its also hard to reach an absolute effect compared to those who accumulate Merit Points through ferocious battles. However, Feng Ping had already firmly secured the top spot just under the Red Mythical Chosen One. He possessed a great number of Red Mythical Abilities. One of which allowed him to observe from a remote distance and could even encompass causality. Therefore, after a brief observation, Feng Pings expression turned very serious. Captain, somethings wrong with this universe, he said first. Not only him, but the others also felt something vaguely and turned their attention to Feng Ping. The essence of the universe is continuously leaking, all energy and rules have become very chaotic. The disappearance of those nebula systems is just the surface; in fact, they are being devoured continuously at a conceptual level, Feng Ping spoke with great seriousness. He had already sensed that level. Needless to say, anything that could devour a universe must necessarily be a Seventh Stage existence! The others also realized this. However, after pondering for a moment, Zhuang Zhigao said, Stay alert. Our task is only to bring Ying back. As for the crisis, we have His Majesty behind us. These words also eased everyones expression. Right, what of the Seventh Stage. His Majesty is also at the Seventh Stage! On the same level, they had ample confidence in Shen Hao, a confidence not only based on Shen Haos past achievements but also on solid facts. Chapter 576 - 576 425_2 ?Chapter 576: Chapter 425_2 Chapter 576: Chapter 425_2 Human Civilization now has quite a few Chosen Ones with both Red Mythical Talent and Red Mythical Level Profession, and even a considerable number of those possessing Red Mythical Abilities. However, they do not possess the formidable strength once held by Shen Hao, including Zhuang Zhigao himself. The more powerful one is, the more profoundly they can feel the strength of Your Majesty. Shen Hao is their ultimate confidence. However, when they truly reached the area where Ying was located, which was once the headquarters of the United Conference, Feng Ping issued another warning. Besides Ying, there is another warrior, very strong and very evil, the aura is highly similar to that of the Devourer! At the end of his speech, Feng Pings gaze sharpened, She has arrived. In an instant, the lights within the spaceship began to flicker intermittently, the alarm sounded, and then all of a sudden, it disappeared. You must know, this is a top-tier Sixth Stage Red Mythical Warship! After certain modifications, whether its technology or the Extraordinary Level, its exceptionally powerful. Such changes should not be happening. Moreover, although they were somewhat surprised, the strength of Zhuang Zhigao and others remained firm, and they showed no sign of panic. Merely trivial tricks. Zhuang Zhigao merely raised his hand and gently waved it. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In an instant, within everyones consciousness, it seemed as if the sound of shattering glass occurred, and everything returned to normal, and no flickering lights were to be found inside the warship. But it was merely some psychic invasion technique, or rather, a large Domain that transcends reality and illusion. Yet how could it be a match for Zhuang Zhigao. Not only him, but suddenly a vast amount of golden chains appeared on the body of a Chosen One beside him, plunging directly into the void. Caught. The next moment, a woman pierced by chains was directly pulled out. Seeing her appearance, everyone was not the least bit surprised. They had already guessed who Feng Ping was referring to, as in this universe, under such circumstances, only the Fallen Witch, who emerges suddenly yet possesses formidable strength, could match the description. The one bound was indeed the Witch Molika. However, this Molika differs fundamentally from the mysterious yet inherently gentle witch from other parallel universes. She exuded an extremely evil aura all over, covered in viscous filth; her originally blue eyes and light brown long hair had turned dark green, resembling the filth from a sewer, making any ordinary person dizzy and nauseous at a glance, leading them toward death in extreme disgust. It must be said, Zhuang Zhigao and others are veterans of numerous battles and have seen all kinds of contamination, especially Feng Ping, who has participated in every Trial, yet never had they seen such vile status Pollution. From this woman alone, its not hard to imagine what kind of Camp contaminated her. Even now, the witch continued her frantic struggles, with various magics surging continuously. But falling into Zhuang Zhigaos hands, how could she possibly resist. In just an instant, she was completely sealed. Should we take her too? someone asked. Zhuang Zhigao hesitated momentarily; under normal circumstances, it seemed right to take her back, but he instinctively felt something was amiss. It was at this moment of realization, a sense of some fog being torn apart appeared in his mind, and he felt a shudder. How could they possibly take someone so clearly become a Favoured of some powerful being back to the Mother Planet? Wouldnt that be akin to providing coordinates? Just now, they captured her easily, but were they unknowingly influenced? Clearly, those capable of influencing them werent the witch before them, but rather the entity behind her! Zhuang Zhigao glanced at the others briefly; lacking his Talent status, they seemed still under the influence. However, at this moment, Shen Haos voice suddenly emerged in Zhuang Zhigaos mind. Dont bother with them; I cant make a move right now. Yes, Zhuang Zhigao immediately understood. He might be unable to notice due to the Level difference, but Your Majesty has always been monitoring them; its impossible not to notice anything. However, once His Majesty makes a move, the other party will surely detect it, and what happens next is uncertain. What they needed to do now was to act as if they were unaware of anything and continue to head towards capturing Ying. Lets go. Zhuang Zhigao looked at the others and continued, Our main target is still Ying. The next moment, the spaceship jumped again, directly arriving at the target area. As reported, the area was completely destroyed. Everything was shattered into pieces, with numerous debris floating in the universe and even many corpses visible, some emitting strong auras, clearly showing they were powerful beings before their demise. In the very center, the battle was still ongoing. Yings body was torn apart; each part engaging in fierce combat, some even severely damaged. Only half of the brain remained, even the brainstem inside was clearly visible throbbing. Yet, despite this, the aftermath of the battle remained fierce, every movement carrying immense power, continuous energy blasts impacting the surroundings, accompanied by psychic-level oppression and attacks. Chapter 577 - 577 425_3 ?Chapter 577: Chapter 425_3 Chapter 577: Chapter 425_3 If someone had not reached the Sixth Stage, they would likely perish merely by coming close, overwhelmed by relentless chaotic forces. However, this also underscored how dire Yings situation truly was. Under normal circumstances, even during battle, such an extreme commotion would rarely occur. It reflected an inability to control his power. Yings situation is very strange, Feng Ping shared his observations, Theres no sign of contamination on himnot even the pervasive Law chaos that fills this universe has affected him. Though the battle seemed intense, it was essentially a conflict between three distinct forces. In other words, the balance among the three Cosmic Treasures on him has been disrupted. So, its not external pollution but an internal issue hes facing? Zhuang Zhigao perceptively caught the key point. Exactly. Feng Ping nodded. This was indeed the main point. Zhuang Zhigao found it implausible that an entity capable of devouring an entire universea being clearly at the Seventh Stagewould be unable to defeat Ying, who was merely at the Sixth Stage. And even more so, it required adopting this kind of approach. Furthermore, all external contamination seemed to avoid him entirely, as if deliberately creating a vacuum devoid of power. This could only mean one thingYing harbored factors so repellent that even the devouring entity behind it would not dare to touch him. If thats the case, Ying might well not be able to return to their Main Universe! Lets go. Well capture him, Zhuang Zhigao declared bluntly. The capture process was remarkably straightforward. In his current state, Ying might appear terrifying to those weaker than him, but facing Zhuang Zhigaos camp, he was overwhelmingly feeble. In fact, Zhuang Zhigao alone was more than sufficient. He was easily subdued. Every part of his body was meticulously restrained, bound individually, and distributed for containment. Mission accomplished. Lets head back, Feng Ping exhaled slightly, feeling a bit relieved. Even though he knew His Majesty was watching over them, this particular universe still felt deeply perilous. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Especially the sights he glimpsed at the universes edges. The others likely couldnt perceive it, but Feng Ping saw it all too vividlya massive, invisible mouth greedily devouring everything within this universe. The Extraordinary Da Yuan, matter, energy, life, even space itself! Everything was crushed together and swallowed whole. *Feng Ping couldnt wait any longer to leave.* Alright, lets go back, Zhuang Zhigao said knowingly. He took control aboard the spaceship. At present, their universe leaps depended mostly on Shen Haos power. But Shen Hao spread his power across several spaceships, granting their users the capacity to execute leaps independently. It was essentially employing an Emperor Version of the Parallel Universe Leap Device embedded within the ship. As the temporary mission team leader, Zhuang Zhigao steered the device. In an instant, everyone vanished from this universe. Taking with them this universes Witchand Ying. However, instead of returning to their original universe, they landed in a desolate universe entirely occupied by a formidable entity! At that very moment, Feng Ping and the others felt their minds regain abrupt clarity, and a chilling realization struck them. Were we influenced? The next instant, dreadful energy began to gather around them, innumerable Extraordinary Laws twisting into deformations. A terrifying, sinister face loomed in the void! *It had been provoked!* *That fury, that unconcealed greed blazing dangerouslyit was undeniable!* This wasnt something a few Sixth-Stage Warriors could withstand. Yet, none of their expressions, not even Zhuang Zhigaos, showed signs of fear or concern. They knew this wasnt their battlefield, and His Majesty stood right behind them. Indeed, an unparalleled swordgrander than a nebula, perhapsdescended upon the universe, striking fiercely at the sinister face! Agonized screams suddenly erupted. Within moments, countless monsters in this universe dissolved in torment. Even Zhuang Zhigao and the others were enveloped in dim starlight to shield them from the terrifying aftershock emanating from the clash between two Seventh-Stage entities. However, the collision lasted only a moment. The opposing presence wasnt its True Bodys rewardits True Body was greedily devouring another universe. What appeared here was merely an awareness tethered to the Witch, which Shen Hao easily dealt with, even extracting some essence from it in the process. Well done, he remarked to Zhuang Zhigao and his team, Ill delve further into the enemys essence. In the meantime, you all should avoid returning and undertake tasks in other Parallel Universes. Understood, Zhuang Zhigao and the others responded. *They fully understood the gravity of the situation.* Shen Hao felt confident that he had severed the entitys tendrils entirely. However, given how unfamiliar this Trial Universe remained, it was wise to avoid complacency due to potential hidden rules. This had already been an incredible victory. At the very least, Human Civilization had finally encountered a Seventh-Stage entity in this Triala clear enemy. A universe-devouring entity After arranging tasks for Zhuang Zhigao and his team, one of Shen Haos Avatars stood before the captive Witch. The Witch was now trembling uncontrollably. *She had lost all connection to her Master, yet she was perpetually subjected to Shen Haos status contamination, like a broken toy.* She had no trace of the greatest magicians demeanor left. At this level of conflict, the Sixth Stage indeed amounted to little more than a toy. Chapter 578 - 578 426 Cheat Activated ?Chapter 578: Chapter 426: Cheat Activated! Chapter 578: Chapter 426: Cheat Activated! One can only say that in any world, strength reigns supreme; even the so-called Child of Destiny is frail before a more formidable power. The Witch in front of me has completely lost herself at the soul level. Even if Shen Hao tried to repair her following the templates of other parallel universes, in essence, he would only be reconstructing a puppet, nothing more. Under such circumstances, the witchs personal consciousness has become worthless. Her greatest value lies in the fragments of information contained within her. However, most of this information is inferior to the strand of consciousness avatar severed by Shen Hao. That could yield more intelligence about the Cosmic Devourer in the background. Nevertheless, Shen Hao eventually discovered something extra in the witch. Magic Source. Shen Hao observed the energy swirling in his hand, chaotic as the primordial universe. This was the Cosmic Treasure owned by the witch. It was also the physical manifestation of the law behind all magical powers in the universe. However, unlike most other Cosmic Treasures, this one had a protective force. It had been inherited by the strongest Magician of the era for a long time, and the witch was also an inheritor. At least in the current phase, the Magic Source of the vast majority of universes was inherited by the witch. Shen Hao had also acquired some from shattered universes in the past and even split some off to other powerful Magic Practitioners, which greatly aided their breakthrough to the Seventh Stage. But this moment was different. The Magic Source in front of him was evidently being contaminated, analyzed, and even devoured. Apart from devouring universes, the Cosmic Devourer is also incessantly devouring the extraordinary rules underlying these Cosmic Treasures, Shen Hao confirmed this conclusion and was slightly surprised. Because, according to his previous conjecture, behind each type of Cosmic Treasure stands a powerful being of the Multi-Verse, possibly even a God of Authority. But if this were true, how could they allow others to erode and devour their laws and authority like this? Shen Haos mind was filled with more guesses, but ultimately, he had to set them aside for now. Too little intelligence. He took one more look at the witch, stripped of her source of magic, yet still utterly unawakened, and directly left the place. This universe was originally left as a Transfer Station by Human Civilization. Many potentially dangerous yet valuable things had gathered here. There were more such universes. And some things needed to be dealt with separately. At this moment, Shen Haos attention was wholly captivated by the interface of his cheats. Yes, the cheat for this Trial Universe had finally been activated! This was the longest time it took for a cheat to open. Fortunately, this was also the slowest-paced among all trials Human Civilization had ever experienced. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thus far, no Trial Civilizations had been encountered, let alone Fate Nodes, and a significant amount of time was estimated before the reward ranking settlement. Moreover, without cheats, Human Civilization still firmly occupied the top of the leaderboard by virtue of its head start. The foundation accumulated through numerous trials was about to genuinely manifest. Under such circumstances, combined with the cheats, Shen Hao was unclear to what extent he could proceed. He looked forward to the cheats available in this trial with some anticipation. [Confirmed current Civilization Trial Version is 1.7852, detected to be in Trial Period, this period has an inspection mechanism, apart from some cheats marked with an asterisk *, other cheats will have a loading cooldown period, lasting 25852 hours 52 minutes 14 seconds, currently there are the following fifteen cheats.] [Trial Database External Program Second Edition*: Access to the basic content of the current Civilization Trials database, decode some special content, understand basic information of participating Trial Civilizations, and update content after each ranking settlement (manufactured by Human Civilization)] [VIP External Program Eighth Edition*: This cheat grants permanent VIP level 8 status and corresponding privileges in the Point Mall (manufactured by Kejin Civilization)] [Civilization Chosen One Count External Program Fourth Edition*: This cheat increases the efficiency of Chosen Ones emerging within a civilization, raising it to eight times the original basis (manufactured by Tianlan Civilization)] [Civilization Chosen One Talent Probability External Program Fourth Edition*: This cheat increases the chance of rare, epic, and Legendary Talents appearing among newly risen Chosen Ones, raising it to eight times the original basis (manufactured by Tianlan Civilization)] [Map External Program Version 5: This version deeply infiltrates the causality system of the Civilization Trial points and can quickly unlock the complete map within a relatively independent domain of the Law (manufactured by Saiji Civilization)] [VIP Goods External Program Fourth Edition: This cheat locks three item slots within the VIP Mall, ensuring they refresh with the highest rarity goods each time, and further refines the categorization of those goods, including civilization paths, types of goods (manufactured by a civilization from March)] [Drop Hack Fifth Edition: This cheat increases the drop rate sixfold and allows for adjustment of the ratio of Ability Balls to other items (manufactured by Kejin Civilization)] [Points Hack Fifth Edition: This cheat allows the user to gain Ten Times Points (manufactured by Kejin Civilization)] Chapter 579 - 579 426 Cheat Activated _2 ?Chapter 579: Chapter 426: Cheat Activated! _2 Chapter 579: Chapter 426: Cheat Activated! _2 [Chosen One Detection Hack Version 4: This hack allows in-person detection of other Chosen Ones, as well as basic information of the top 10,000 Chosen Ones on the ranking board, including three-dimensional data, Soul Talent, Loading Ability, Store Level, and Coordinates five categories, among which Coordinates requires the activation of a Map cheat to use (Manufactured by the Empire Civilization)] [Ranking Reward Hack Version 4: This hack enables the selection of all available rewards for each ranking settlement period across multi-civilization ranking modes and knowledge of the specific timing of the ranking settlement cycle while it is hidden. Within the final three days of reward settlement, it can lock onto the general type of cheat used, and also adds Destiny Node Inquiry functionality, which requires the activation of a Database External Device to use (Manufactured by the Sand Shell Civilization)] [Ability Ball Furnace External Version 4: This hack can lock a chance greater than 3% during the ability ball Furnace process to guarantee it to appear 100% of the time, and can be used on Red Mythical Ability Balls (Manufactured by the Boqi Civilization)] [Equipment Forging cheat Version 3: This hack can lock a chance greater than 5% during Equipment Forging to guarantee it to appear 100% of the time (Manufactured by the Boqi Civilization)] [Box Opening Hack: This hack can lock a chance greater than 20% during the points box opening process to guarantee it to appear 100% of the time (Manufactured by the Boqi Civilization)] [Attached Civilization Quantity Hack Version 3: Once used, the number of Attached Civilizations will permanently increase by +10 (Manufactured by the Gude Civilization)] [Trial Land Coordinate Locking Hack: Once a Trial Land has been completely controlled, this hack enables return to the Trial Land even after the Trial ends (Manufactured by the Elta Civilization)] [Note: Subsequent versions change rapidly, and the cheat system will refresh synchronously, adding or reducing cheats based on version changes.] There are a total of fifteen cheats this time, just one more than the last Trial Period, Shen Hao examined carefully the details of each cheat, noting that almost all cheats had been upgraded. Moreover, the newly added cheat also caught Shen Haos attention. Trial Land Coordinate Locking Hack. The purpose of this cheat is self-evident: it allows a civilization to return to the Trial Land even after the Trial ends. Truth be told, its impact is significant. Moreover, the higher the Trial tier, the greater the impact of this hack. After each Trial ends, all Trial Civilizations are transported back to that vast expanse of the universe in the shortest time possible. Even as Shen Hao, the Sovereign of the Trial Universesuch as during the last Trialcould not harvest all resources in such a short span of time. But with this cheat, its a different story. Take the Multi-dimensional Parallel Universe at hand as an example, it may seem like a universe where the Extraordinary Law is inconspicuous, but there are actually a considerable number of high-Quality resources. Like these Transcendent metals that contain mighty power or some versatile yet very precious rare materials. Collecting these resources is difficult, but if one could return after the Trial ends, there would be ample time to gather them. Even if not all resources are used up, selling them in the Civilization trade will, likewise, exchange many resources needed by the Civilization. The more resources, the greater the strength of a Civilization. And it seems that this cheat has finally stepped out of the bounds of the Civilization Trial System, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes slightly. Before this, all cheats were essentially exploiting loopholes in the Civilization Trial System, modifications to the program. But this cheat seems more like an additional form of help. The cheat panel itself also seems to be gradually revealing a different face. Shen Hao was cautious about this but also expectant. No matter what, cheats are indispensable aids that have supported both him and the entirety of Human Civilization to reach this day. Updating every three years, except for the database, my first choice is the ranking settlement cheat, Shen Hao made a quick preliminary decision. The reason for not prioritizing the points hack is simply because the number of points required to raise the Civilization Mall Level is just too large. Moreover, the universes being swept through currently do not count as strong, and the points obtained are enough to secure the top spot on the ranking board. But raising the Civilization Mall Level, even if by tenfold, is not something that can be accomplished in a short time. In contrast, the Fate Node referred to by the ranking settlement cheat is what truly caught Shen Haos attention. In a situation where there is no significant competitive pressure in the rankings, what is currently lacking is not points, but information! However, this is only a preliminary choice. The real decision still waits until Shen Hao reviews the intelligence within the Trial Database. Because it was a cheat, there was no need to wait, it directly loaded. In an instant, an overwhelming amount of information poured into Shen Haos mind, unlike before, at this moment Shen Hao finally seemed to have some awareness of the source of the informationit was startlingly from the Chosen One panel! Was the cheat, after all, bound to the Chosen One panel? This thought flashed by quickly, and Shen Haos attention was soon captured by the content of the information. At the same time, an image appeared in his mind. It was a majestic hall, where countless people were gathered together, seemingly engaged in some noisy discussions, but most importantly, there were too many people with the exact same appearance! Aside from some individuals Shen Hao did not yet recognize, the Seven Giants were also among them. And each of them numbered in the hundreds! Hundreds of Witches, hundreds of Yings, hundreds of Scientists Then, as the viewpoint of the image expanded, Shen Hao discovered that there wasnt just one such hall, but densely packed, countless halls stretching as far as the eye could see. How many characters from the multi-dimensional parallel universes had gathered together? Until, Shen Hao vaguely heard a grand voice that echoed through every hall. Silence! The image ended there. Shen Hao frowned slightly, repeatedly going over each memory he had just seen in his mind. He noticed that the expressions on many faces were those of confusion, even caution, as if they had suddenly come to such a place, while at the same time, others looked excited, or even filled with malice, as if they were about to step onto a battlefield, or about to begin a bloody battle as warriors. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the image was still too brief. Especially the last voice. It must have come from an extremely important entity, but beyond that single command, there was no additional information. To think that its already the second version of the Trial Database, and yet it only amounts to this extent? Shen Hao was somewhat disappointed. The last trial had removed the word basic, and began to reveal some truly useful intelligence. Unexpectedly, this time after the upgrade, the information brought about was even less clear than last time. However, perhaps its the difference in levels, and moreover, it was clearly indicated on the second version of the cheat that after the ranking results are settled, it will be updated to provide more content. In that case, the ranking settlement is indeed crucial, Shen Hao looked again at the Ranking Reward Hack. He still decided on his choice, forsaking the three-year points hack and giving priority to the Ranking Reward Hack. Information was too important. And as the Ranking Reward Hack selection was successful, new information once again appeared in Shen Haos mind. It was the timing for the first ranking settlement. It was longer than expected. From now, it would be a full thirteen years! Which is to say, just the first ranking settlement would be after eighteen years since the beginning of the Trial! Besides that, Shen Hao also saw the image of the first Fate Node. It was an incredibly grand war, with countless people stepping onto the battlefield one after another, each of them at least a Sixth Stage warrior, amongst whom were no lack of Seventh Stage powerful beings, and their enemy, there was only onean entity turning into dimensions, constantly devouring the universe. Chapter 580 - 580 427 The Witch Who Travels Through the ?Chapter 580: Chapter 427: The Witch Who Travels Through the Universe Chapter 580: Chapter 427: The Witch Who Travels Through the Universe This scene made Shen Hao slightly taken aback. Because, when he first saw the countless halls, his initial reaction was that all of them were enemies. This is often the core of the trial, the most important and most easily displayed content in the database. Yet, the scene before him seemed to break this perception. If the Cosmic Devourer is regarded as the enemy, then these people, should they be considered on our side? No, its not that simple. For Trial Civilizations, there is a clear criterion for distinguishing friends from foes: anything that poses a significant threat to the survival of ones entire civilization is the enemy. This can also earn points. Even if it does not concern life itself, any natural phenomena or natural crisis is also considered an enemy, as long as it is defeated, resolved, or if any action is taken that aids in overcoming or resolving it, points can be earned. From this perspective, the Hall Union seen in the database, undeniably qualifies as such. These are densely packed warriors of the Late Sixth Stage and beyond! Combining other information about this multi-dimensional parallel universe from the database, Shen Hao seemed to have grasped something essential. A vast world with severe internal contradictions? he muttered to himself. According to the information transmitted by the database, this trial land houses Multi-dimensional Gods. That is, there are at least three native line-ups that can be confirmed. The Cosmic Devourer, a cosmic level crisis, the Hall Alliance formed by various warriors from multiple dimensional universes, and the multi-dimensional gods of authority. These three all have the potential to be enemies and possess the ability to destroy Trial Civilizations. However, if we subdivide, we should also be able to discern a few allies from these three line-ups. For instance, some of the current alliances formed within these multi-dimensional universes. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. From this perspective, many entities within those countless halls also seem to be recruitable, especially since, based on the recent images, quite a number of individuals seemed to have been inexplicably pulled in. Enhance strength, rally allies, eliminate enemies, these are the tasks at hand, Shen Hao steadily formed a framework in his mind. However, he did not make decisions lightly on his own. Instead, he approximately organized the intelligence as classified information to disseminate. Letting the elites of the Global United Front carry out a comprehensive analysis. Thinking collectively, to avoid missing any possibilities. The entire process took roughly three days. On one hand, the information is not perfect, and some guesses have to be made, so there is no need for excessive fuss; on the other hand, what needs to be done now is very clear. Since the initial fate node revolves around the Cosmic Devourer, it implies that this ever-devouring cosmic entity is the focal point. Not just fate, but all Trial Civilizations will gradually converge towards this direction. Now that the location of the opposing side has been pinpointed, what needs to be done is to collect as much intelligence as possible from nearby universes and explore other forces. This was also Shen Haos idea. Therefore, when the report was submitted, Shen Hao immediately signed his approval. Next, the exploration focus shifted. The initial three key universes to explore have also been almost thoroughly explored; the Undead in the Undead Crisis Universe have been largely cleared, and all historical intelligence within the ordinary universes has been thoroughly researched, the entire process having no impact on anyone. The United Conference Universe has become an adjunct to Human Civilization, at least in terms of order. With the immense volume of the Human Civilization System, even just using the most basic economic dumping can easily achieve control. Even before this, Human Civilization had already used these three universes as templates to continuously explore other universes. A large number of troops have been deployed to universes with similar enemies, many powerful reconnaissance personnel have been sent to ordinary timeline universes to rapidly collect various Cosmic Treasures, and professional missions have been dispatched to universes like the United Conference, which have formed a unified order and hold powerful force. And now, the exploration direction is simply being gradually shifted towards the universes near the Cosmic Devourer. Shen Hao did not plan to achieve results in a short time. This trial is clearly a lengthy process. This is fitting, as loading the cheat takes time, and with the current volume of Human Civilization, any decision-making and changes also require time. Time continues to move forward. In a blink of an eye, another two and a half years have passed. Human Civilization has been in this trial for a full eight years, and during this process, the growth rate of the Human Civilization System itself, compared to the idle period, has only slightly accelerated and has not reached the expected effects of the Trial Period; if anything, the top warriors have seen greater increases in strength. The nearly thousand Cosmic Treasures collected have been distributed to nearly a thousand individuals, all of whom are warriors in the Late Sixth Stage. Of course, they are not thoroughly merged. These Cosmic Treasures are fundamentally laws of this trial land, and there are other forces behind them, not just pure Law Authorities, so under such circumstances, they cannot be blindly merged but are used under Shen Haos protection for understanding and integration. Chapter 581 - 581 427 The Witch Who Travels Through the ?Chapter 581: Chapter 427: The Witch Who Travels Through the Universe_2 Chapter 581: Chapter 427: The Witch Who Travels Through the Universe_2 A few Level 60 Chosen Ones had finally reached the threshold and had begun to figure out the process to advance to the Seventh Stage. Although at the current rate, it might take hundreds of years, the hardest part is going from zero to one. Once the Civilization Mall Level breaks through to Level 61, the rate of progress will inevitably be greatly reduced. Moreover, the development of native technologies is being accelerated. Especially technologies related to some very unique and rare materials. Both paths, technology and magic, are showing significant growth. Therefore, although the growth rate has slowed compared to previous trials, Human Civilization as a whole is still very stable. Furthermore, they have consistently held the top spot in the civilization rankings. In this trial, the power of each Trial Civilization seems very close to each other. There is no clear hierarchy. The number one position of Human Civilization relies more on Shen Hao, with an initial advantage; the subsequent advantage is actually quite weak. Only continual accumulation has formed a considerable performance. However, the gap between first and ninth in terms of performance values is less than double. This is a striking contrast to the past. Normally, such a situation is actually not conducive to unity among Trial Civilizations, or even to forming a consensus. After all, if no one is truly powerful, it means that no one can become the Sovereign Civilization for others; when they interact, they will inevitably place more importance on their own reasons. Moreover, given the unique conditions of this trial, Shen Hao always felt that there might arise situations where Trial Civilizations each stand on different grounds. However, things will change once the points hack is activated. Half a year left, Shen Hao looked at the cheat interface, waiting with patience. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Another three months passed. At the moment when the new hack was about to be loaded, almost three years of exploration finally yielded some unexpected discoveries. We have found a witch from another parallel universe within a normal timelines parallel universe! Feng Ping personally reported to Shen Hao, I have conducted my own investigation and have located the individual, confirming the authenticity of the information. The report handed over detailed the entire detection process conducted by the reconnaissance department. Over the past eight-plus years, many methods of Human Civilization have undergone targeted development. Such as the Cosmic Treasure Detection Device. This is a detection device with a very important role, with which Shen Hao personally participated in researching. Just like the name implies, Shen Hao designed a device based on the special Laws contained by different Cosmic Treasures, to search and locate them from the level of the Cosmic Origin, and he personally refined the core part. Even if the treasures had already been controlled by someone, it could still find the general range. And it was this device that achieved merit. It discovered two Magic Sources! Furthermore, it found a second witch. This witch did not make a magnificent entrance, but had hidden herself well. However, that did not mean she did nothing; on the contrary, she had done quite a few things in the dark, including collecting some Cosmic Treasures, or pushing certain key Fate Nodes. After receiving the information, Feng Ping personally located and found this witch. Then he discovered that she was consciously enhancing some of the warriors of the native universe. This included the Seven Giants. For example, guiding scientists towards the path of turning their bodies into planets, or helping witches of this universe to find her and recover their true forms, and so on. Evidently, she knew the direction of the timeline, enabling her to always be one step ahead. This universe is not far from becoming a target of the Cosmic Devourer,'' Shen Hao easily concluded after checking the position of this universe. He narrowed his eyes slightly. She clearly didnt come here by chance, but arrived purposefully, most likely a person from The Hall Shen Hao spoke again, shifting his gaze to Feng Ping, Did you only find her? Yes, Feng Ping responded, After the discovery of the second witch, I expanded the exploration of this parallel universe, dispatching five Cosmic Treasure Detection Devices, with no other findings. Then go and bring her back. Shen Hao made the decision, thought for a moment, and tossed out a glass sphere, This treasure can maintain a barrier, used to block space-time travel, including cosmic travel. Over these years, Shen Hao had not been idle. His analysis of the laws of this universe was not particularly fast, but in eight years time, he had achieved quite a bit. After all, the advantage of [Sovereign] Talent in this area is unparalleled. Yes. Feng Ping took his leave. He was very much aware that choosing him over others for this mission indicated the need for covert operations. That is, it had to be carried out by their entire scouting department. In truth, there was a bit of pressure since the people in the scouting department were not skilled in combat. But it was just a tad, for with a treasure bestowed by Emperor, if he failed to complete the task, it would be an unforgivable mistake for Feng Ping. He quietly returned to the target universe with several warriors from his department. This universe itself wasnt particularly peculiar; it was the most common type, with the timeline basically following a normal development, and it was on the eve of the United Conference formation. Under normal destiny, a crisis would sweep across the entire universe. The first heir of the Yatai Empire, and one of the Seven GiantsYataiwas ready to vie with Ying for the Stone of the Soul, thereby dragging the Giant Empire and the Allen Empire into the fray, with a war involving the Three Great Empires looming on the edge of eruption. Many events unfolded in this scenario. In some universes, the situation could even develop into an all-out war, with the Three Great Empires in ceaseless conflict, draining each other, and the Seven Giants becoming mortal enemies. However, in most universes, peace and cooperation ensued, starting from this step towards the path of the United Conference. And now, under this tense atmosphere charged like drawn crossbows, the witch hidden in the shadows arrived at the center of the forthcoming eventa trap set by the Yatai Empire against Ying. No matter how many times I see it, I always feel that this may have been our most foolish moment, Molika murmured from within the shadows, clearly employing a unique magic, its level surpassing that of witches native to this universe. Because the native witch of this universe was right in front. She was employed by the Yatai Empire, ready to confront Ying. According to normal destiny, what would follow would be battles, misunderstandings, gradual mutual recognition, admiration, with the Old Emperor of the Yatai Empire becoming the mastermind behind the conspiracy, and the ending with the first heir renouncing the Stone of the Soul and inheriting the Yatai Empire. But Molika had other, better options. She intended to advance the relationship between this universes witch and Ying. Ying may not be the most suitable for me, but our union is indeed the strongest choice in most universes, especially our child to have love and a family before the apocalypse, is not to have lived this life in vain Molika watched her self in this universe with a complex expression. Sometimes, seeing those with the same face and similar experiences as oneself in different universes yet ultimately leading to different outcomes does stir complicated feelings. Especially for someone like her who had lost everything. But Molika had long grown accustomed to these feelings. This wasnt the first time shed done something like this. Such a fate, like a puppet on a string, must come to an end! A determined look appeared in her eyes, and she prepared to take action. This point in time was a Fate Node within destiny; in all universes, the witch and Ying came together starting from this moment, without a second possibility, as if this were the solitary site of their romance. Chapter 582 - 582 428 Holy Alliance ?Chapter 582: Chapter 428: Holy Alliance Chapter 582: Chapter 428: Holy Alliance However, just as Molika from another parallel universe was truly about to do something, a voice suddenly appeared in her ear. If I were you, I wouldnt do that. Every witch who ends up with Ying meets a painful ending, without exception. Molika was utterly startled! This was a domain she created, an entirely independent space. Neither Ying with the Stone of the Soul nor a witch with the Magic Source could detect her presence. Here, she was a Divine Being! Yet someone had silently entered without her noticing! It was the next moment, figures began to appear around her. The leader was naturally Feng Ping. Including Feng Ping, every figure was dressed in a uniform, but that did not mean mediocrity. This was Red Mythical Equipment customized for each reconnaissance person who had reached the Sixth Stage, incredibly powerful in concealing domains. This was why, in Molikas eyes, these people were like ghosts, clearly standing here, within her Domain, even making sound, yet completely undetectable, as if they did not exist! The more powerful a person was, the more they could feel this kind of strength. Even though Molika had seen beings far stronger than herself, so strong that they seemed not to be on the same level, she had never felt this way before. Who are you? At this moment, she could no longer care about pushing forward fate and immediately activated her device as she asked the question. That was the fundamental reason for her, or for them, to travel through different universes. But it failed. This was the first time such a thing had happened! Molika tensed up completely. However, it was only for a brief moment before she suddenly deflated. Who are you? The same question. But it was completely different from when she initially asked. Once you come with us, you will know, Feng Ping seemed to have noticed that the other party had just tried to do something. But she had failed. The device granted by our great Majesty was clearly not so easily broken. This mission had essentially been completed. That was indeed the case. Molika was very clear, judging by the abilities displayed by the others, that she didnt stand much chance of resistance. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, after looking again at the witch of this universe not far away, Molika suddenly said, I can go with you, but you cant stop me from completing what I should do. Otherwise, not only will this universe head towards destruction, but I will also choose self-annihilation. Whatever you want to obtain from me will be unattainable. That was a threat, and the only threat she could make. Actually, such a threat was neither painful nor itchy for Feng Ping. As a reconnaissance agent, Feng Pings main focus was not on killing enemies, but on reconnaissance and control. Speaking amicably to her at this moment did not mean that he couldnt take direct action. However, the words revealed a lot of information. After pondering for a moment, Feng Ping said, Even without what youre doing, this universe will not be destroyed. Impossible! Molika immediately retorted without thinking, furrowing her brows at Feng Ping and others, trying to glean some information from them. After a long time, she emphasized her statement, I dont know who you are or where you come from, but this universe has already been targeted. The only way to prevent that terrifying existence is by guiding everyone in this universe onto the correct path. Thats the only process that could reverse the fate of being devoured! Feng Ping could tell that this speech was actually the other partys probing. Probing to see if they were aware of this intelligence. But the words also revealed quite a lot. For example, the witch in front of him was aware that the Cosmic Devourer had targeted this universe, and she had come for this reason. More importantly, she had found an actionable path, which was by guiding the entire universe into a certain fate line. As for why this could work, Feng Ping wasnt clear at the moment. However, the aspect of the witch in love with Ying, he had seen in several universes. And just as he said, any witch who did so never ended well. The character of Ying and the witch held fundamental contradictions. Ying is a Hero, everything he does is altruistic, but thats not the case with the witch, as she only cared for those around her. However, the son of Ying and the witch possessed a terrifying Talent, one that seemingly had the potential to surpass the Seven Giants, with a greater possibility of reaching the Seventh Stage. Could it be that this Witch before meor someone behind herhas found a method capable of reliably producing Seventh Stage Warriors? If that is indeed the caseits value is somewhat immeasurable. However, these were just Feng Pings speculations, and he chose to report them. The mission of reconnaissance personnel is solely intelligence gathering, not decision-making. Reporting any important information at the earliest opportunity is their duty. Upon receiving Feng Pings report, Shen Hao immediately turned his attention to the matter. The Dominator Domain descended alongside. He chose a more efficient and useful approach. Under the Dominator Domain, Molika had almost no resistance whatsoever; even without her slightest awareness, her soul was invaded, revealing all her memories, experiences, and cognition under Shen Haos scrutiny. He thus obtained a great deal of crucial intelligence. Indeed, she hailed from the Hall Alliance. This was the name Shen Hao gave them due to their endless halls, while they referred to themselves as the Holy Alliance. They possessed the ability to travel between different Parallel Universes, continuously drawing in powerful individuals, forming an overwhelmingly powerful force. The core purpose of such a force was to oppose fate. All kinds of fates. Including disasters hailing from beyond the Universe, as well as the very concept of a destructive fate itself. From this perspective, could they seem like an Alliance of Trial Civilizations? No, not at all. In the eyes of the Holy Alliance, only those within the Holy timeline were considered our ownthe strong ones. That is, possessing countless Isotopic Individuals under the manipulation of destiny. All others were enemies, disruptors of Holy Destiny, the Perfect Ending Destiny, and must be eliminated. Clearly, Trial Civilizations fell within the category of enemies. Indeed, there was no need for such complex thinkingShen Hao gained points the moment he took control of the Witch! The Holy Alliance, as expected, is part of the Trial. The certification from Trial Civilizations System unquestionably provided a standard answer. Besides that, Shen Hao also learned what destiny the Witch aimed to enact. The key to this fate line was indeed the Witch and Yings sona man named Austin. Austin, within this destiny line, was the nemesis to the Cosmic Devourer. In that fate line, following the death of his parents, Austin would absorb their Cosmic Treasures. Harnessing the power and knowledge from the Magic Source, he would gain full control over Justice Armor, Star Core Spear, and Stone of the Soul. Then, with the assistance of the other five Giants and at a tremendous cost, he would expel the Cosmic Devourer. Austin was also a pivotal figure within the Holy Alliance, birthed from the group with the highest quantity of Seventh Stage Warriors, each Austin possessing immense power. Evidently, on this matter, the Holy Alliance had already succeeded more than once. HoweverAustins temperament was far more extreme. He did not inherit Yings altruism, nor the Witchs emotional depth, or perhaps he inherited aspects of both traits but became extremely paranoid, obsessed with finding a Holy Destiny that would ensure his parents safety, save the universe from annihilation, and ensure everyones happiness and survival at all costs. The characteristics of the Holy Alliance were, to a significant extent, shaped by Austin. Such intelligence was indeed crucial to the Trial Civilizations, at least providing a deeper understanding of the Holy Alliance. And still, that wasnt all. It seemed there were few restrictions on the types of intelligence in the Witchs mind, insignificant magic spells could not prevent Shen Haos invasion, thus he also learned that the Holy Alliance was actively preparing to eradicate the Cosmic Devourer. This was likely what he had witnessed in the Ranking Cheats before. Another crucial piece of intelligencethe Holy Alliance had discovered the existence of Trial Civilizations. This did not refer to Human Civilizations, but other Trial Civilizations which were being described internally as new threats and suspected maneuvers of All Gods. Destroyers like the Cosmic Devourer, the All Gods wielding the Authority of multi-dimensional parallel universes, and the Holy Alliance these three, are all enemies! Shen Hao recognized this reality profoundly. However, the situation appeared complex and the enemies powerful; yet for Trial Civilizations, such a scenario was far from being a dead end. Shen Hao thought for a moment, then instructed Feng Ping to bring the Witch to a special Universe used as a safe house, and to return to compile the intelligence gathered, issuing a task to the Intelligent Group. Cultivate our own, infiltrate the Holy Alliance. Yes, this was one of the strategies Shen Hao had conceived. The Holy Alliance itself was actually quite loose in structure. They were simply held together by partial Seventh Stage Warriors, common interests, and the ability to traverse Parallel Universes. These three factors constructed their entire force. Yet, beyond these points, there were significant issues with their internal power structure, ideological cohesion, and methods of achieving their interests. Chapter 583 - 583 429 Infiltrating the Interior ?Chapter 583: Chapter 429: Infiltrating the Interior Chapter 583: Chapter 429: Infiltrating the Interior Under such circumstances, not everyone is an extreme Holy Destiny Guardian. After all, the stance of the Trial Civilizations and the Holy Alliance does have contradictions, but they are not in complete opposition. Under Shen Haos command, the Intelligent Group quickly devised a plan. This was also thanks to the strategy previously employed by Human Civilization, which had actually gathered some natives within. This included the initial Seven Giants from the United Conference Universe. That universe, with the help of Human Civilization, had developed greatly, and throughout the process deepened its understanding of Human Civilization, eventually qualifying to join the Human Civilization System. Of course, not directly into Human Civilization. Even though they were powerful, they had not made many contributions to Human Civilization, and for now, they have only joined as a Third-level Subordinate Civilization. But even so, at the moment of joining, they were already qualified to know the truth about the Civilization Trial. That was the trump card to ensure their loyalty. Once a person steps out of their original world and sees a higher-level world, broadening their horizons, they will feel that what they once cared about is very insignificant. Now, the initial Seven Giants from the United Conference Universe received the order. The Holy Alliance, there is actually such a force. Ying held a Seven Giants meeting, apparently quite emotional, If we hadnt encountered Human Civilization but met the Holy Alliance first, we might have joined them too. The methods of the Holy Alliance are not wrong, though somewhat extreme, but being puppets of destiny, without extremism one wouldnt be able to resist fate, Yatais attitude towards the Holy Alliance actually represented the attitude of most natives. In their own universe, they were powerful, even Overlords, but suddenly realizing that everything they had experienced, everything they thought was achieved through hard work and coincidence, all that they cherished, was all prearranged. Even if there were changes, it was just a leap from one destiny to another. Under such circumstances, if it were them, they would also join the Holy Alliance. This, after all, is a path of resistance to the arrangement of fate. However, now things are completely different. Scientist Severus appeared somewhat spirited, The arrival of the Trial Civilizations with higher-level powers has introduced a more perfect feasibility, the Holy Alliance need not be so extreme, combining with Trial Civilizations is the better path. Indeed, for those who now understand the existence of Civilization Trials, their perspectives have completely transcended. Fate is no longer absolute, and even if they face a destined destruction, they can still prevent it. Trial Civilizations are specially designed for such purposes. Thus, in carrying out this mission, they are not only without any issues but are even very proactive. If they really let countless selves within the Holy Alliance come into conflict with Trial Civilizations, that would be an unacceptable outcome. The higher-ups have already arranged the execution plan, which is quite meticulous, Ying said again, A Parallel Universe Shuttle Device that strayed into our universe, I believe I should be the first to probe the situation of the Holy Alliance, with you all coordinating, and first set up the script. No problem, the others nodded in agreement. Severus jokingly added, I didnt expect you to be capable of lying, Ying, I thought you were the embodiment of absolute justice. If its for a certain justice, lying will not be an obstacle to me, Ying smiled, Sometimes, helping others requires some lies. The plan quickly went into the execution phase. In fact, it wasnt complicated. Such actions, the more complex, the more likely problems will arise. In the version arranged by the Intelligent Group, the Witch controlled personally by Shen Hao, when facing unknown dangers, activated the Parallel Universe Shuttle Device and ended up straying into this enhanced version of the United Conference Universe, bringing the shuttle device here as well. The memory of this Witch was also personally altered by Shen Hao. He even used a Red Mythical level Treasure of the Seventh Stage to ensure nothing would go wrong. Then, it was Ying who would follow the other party, heading to the Holy Alliance. The Holy Alliance is not located in any Parallel Universe, but in a special dimension, the Witch with the altered memory, smiling at Ying beside her, said, You can think of it as an unformed universe, in the boundless dimensions, besides the endless Parallel Universes, there are many similar dimensions, some powerful, some weak, some empty, but there are also some, completely controlled by powerful beings, merged, becoming the Master of Dimensions. What we are going to now, is a dimension with a Master of Dimensions, so, theoretically, anything in the dimension would be known to the Master of Dimensions. The last sentence was clearly a warning. To not be too casual. Ying nodded slightly; this was the first time learning such information, but it wasnt too surprising. After all, its just a Merging Daoist. All the power of a Merging Daoist is built upon Extraordinary Rules; they can merely control all the transcendent rules of the world, but they are not omnipotent. After all, omnipotence itself is a logical contradiction. Therefore, Ying is not at all worried about his Undercover identity being exposed. Deep within his consciousness, he also has the protection of the Emperor. Ying, who clearly knows what kind of existence the great Emperor truly is, has strong confidence and loyalty in Shen Hao, which is also the fundamental requirement for joining the Human Civilization System. With the activation of the shuttle device, Ying felt his soul ascending again, entering a dazzlingly brilliant world. Space kept transforming, with various images emerging in successionevery streak of light, every color, could represent a Parallel Universe or a dimension not yet formed. This also made Ying sure that he had indeed previously experienced a dimensional journey of the soul, or rather, consciousness. And all of this happened in a very short time, just an instant, and Ying found himself in a Hall. Overall, it looked like an arena, with many people continuously appearing and disappearing around it, and among them, many were himself. Yes, although not exactly the same and dressed differently, Ying recognized at a glance that it was himself. Multi-dimensional Parallel Universe, truly miraculous. Ying muttered to himself. This reaction was completely genuine, and indeed it was his first time being in such a place, seeing countless versions of himself. Even more miraculous are the things that come after, a voice suddenly came. Ying turned his head and found that it was a version of himself dressed much like a Divine Sect Staff, standing on the side. A gentle smile was on his face, but deep inside his soul, a hint of light was stirring. That was the color of the Soul Stone. This is Ying-21478, the Witch introduced from the side. He is in charge of receiving newcomers here, and most of the work within the Holy Alliance is carried out by you, after all, everyone trusts your character. Indeed. Ying-21478 smiled. The justice that we uphold may not be the same, but the fact that we uphold justice is certain. To be honest, this may be the only aspect of destinys arrangement that we are fully satisfied with. Ying nodded slightly. Even knowing that his life path had been determined, he never regretted becoming a hero, upholding justice. Furthermore, the moment he joined the Human Civilization System, he had actually stepped out of destiny. Merely the destiny of a Trial Land. Your spirit is very powerful, extremely powerful. The force deep in Ying-21478s gaze seemed even more intense, and his voice carried a hint of amazement, Not just power, but also includes your inner self. My evaluation is, you deserve a four-digit number. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Are you serious? The Witch next to him seemed to be startled. Molika-8457845, you should trust my ability as a newcomer guide, Ying-21478 seemed still in a state of amazement, I can feel that his heart does not hold the slightest fear, doubt, or anger because of the control of destiny, not even a slight bit. This means he has already accepted everything, yet he does not lack the courage and confidence to resist. He definitely has the ability to step into a higher level. Ying was already getting the gist of it. The Ying in front of him, who seemed like a Divine Sect Staff member, must have the duty to assess the potential of newcomers, apart from guiding them. And here, the number of digits in the code represents their potential, and may even directly represent strength. Four digits? Does this mean that, simply by himself, he possesses the potential within the Holy Alliance to number in the thousands at the Seventh Stage, or even qualify to step into the Seventh Stage? If it is really so, that would indeed be a very powerful, even somewhat horrifying number. Yings mind filled with speculations, but he showed nothing on the outside, only saying, Im completely unfamiliar with this place; would you not mind showing me around? Of course, Ying-21478 said with a slight smile. Please follow me. As for Molika, you should go and explain in detail, what exactly did you encounter? Molika nodded on the side. And Ying followed the Ying in front of him, descending from the stands. Heading deeper into the hall. Many people coming and going appeared very eager, constantly shuttling back and forth. This is called the Holy Hall; every Multi-dimensional Universe has one, said Ying-21478, noticing Yings observation and explaining with a smile, You could say that the Holy Hall is the very reason why the Holy Alliance exists, as its power is the basis for our ability to travel through Multi-dimensional Parallel Universes. Otherwise, only the Transcenders would have the privilege to leave their own universe and embark on multi-dimensional universe journeys. Transcenders, just from hearing this title, Ying knew that this must refer to those at the Seventh Rank. Chapter 584 - 584 430 The Strength of the Holy Alliance ?Chapter 584: Chapter 430: The Strength of the Holy Alliance Chapter 584: Chapter 430: The Strength of the Holy Alliance After learning about the grandeur of Trial Civilizations, Ying was very clear that the so-called Seventh Stage was not the limit; there were even more powerful existences beyond it. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, he was equally aware that the Seventh Stage was not something commonplace. In the vast majority of universes, it already qualified one to become the absolute Sovereign. Even the Heavenly Dao itself. And in the Holy Alliance, there were so many at the Seventh Stage? Ying did not blindly inquire about related intelligence; he was not a professionally trained spy, and now was not the time to probe for any confidential information. What he needed was just to understand some basic information. Moreover, within the Holy Alliance, aside from plans related to combat, most of the intelligence content was public. This was also a known situation. Therefore, Ying, going along with the other partys conversation, asked about what interested him. Holy Hall, this sounds like something specifically created, like a Cosmic Treasure, right? I dont know. The person in front of him, Ying-21478, also shook his head, somewhat regretfully saying, The existence of the Holy Hall is like offering common people in fate the possibility to leap out of their destinies; we also want to know how it appeared and who created it, but unfortunately, in the infinite Multi-dimensional Parallel Universes, there are too many secrets we dont understand. This was also a sentiment most people in the Holy Alliance would have. For most people, stepping out of their own Universe, witnessing a broader world, yet also more clearly recognizing their own insignificance. Ying felt the same. He had always thought he was extremely special, but after learning about the existence of Trial Civilizations, he could understand how insignificant he was. However, life is such that no matter how insignificant, one still struggles to continually make oneself stronger. At least to be able to dominate ones own fate. Ying continued chatting, the Ying-21478 who served as the guide seemed also quite willing to communicate with him, after all, this was actually his task. This also allowed Ying to learn more about the intelligence. Like about Cosmic Treasures. Cosmic Treasures could actually have upgraded versions, just as the three Cosmic Treasures he possessed could be fused together. The same Cosmic Treasure, or even different Cosmic Treasures, could likewise have the possibility of merging. However, there are considerable risks. But this still resulted in the creation of a group of extremely powerful warriors. Its said, among the top ten ranked Ying within the Holy Alliance, one possesses a total of thirteen Cosmic Treasures! This is nearly the apex. To achieve this step, he almost died. But the effect was significant; this individuals strength is extremely powerful, he can even slightly resist a being like a Cosmic Devourer alone. But hearing this, Ying also had some doubts. This is only slightly resisting? he couldnt help asking. Ying didnt know much about the Cosmic Devourers, as Human Civilization also couldnt gather much intelligence about them. What do you think a Cosmic Devourer is like? Ying-21478 didnt seem surprised by Yings reaction; he turned and asked. Ying pondered for a moment, then shook his head, but also voiced his guess: A special Dimension Controller? Only a small part is correct. Ying-21478 shook his head, his expression growing serious, As mentioned before, Dimensional Universes are actually universes that havent fully formed due to various reasons, they are independent spaces, some even also birthed life, completely different from life in the Parallel Universes, but Cosmic Devourers are different, their essence, is a deformed universe. Listening to this, Ying also felt somewhat shocked. It is clear who is more powerful between Universes and Dimensions. In this regard, Cosmic Devourers are even more formidable than he initially imagined. But the subsequent information was even more shocking. Cosmic Devourers, are not just one, but a phenomenon, Ying-21478 spoke again. Not just one? Correct, actually, most of the external threats to Universes in the Multi-dimensional Parallel Universes are not just one, up till now, we still havent discovered how exactly Cosmic Devourers are born, but what can be confirmed is, its related to the destruction of universes, and also related to fate, without saying more, what Cosmic Devourers first want to do to thoroughly devour a universe, is to destroy the original fate within the universe, that is us, They would try everything, making us die Ying-21478 kept talking, and Ying meticulously recorded everything, still he felt shocked. He indeed had never imagined that Cosmic Devourers would actually be a group. Until the end, he also couldnt help asking, How does it sound like, Their existence, is also because of fate? A greater fate. This speculation, we also had, can only say, within the universe there are still many situations we dont understand, Ying-21478 helplessly said, For example, the recent events, you should have also heard, we discovered two complete, yet developing completely differently Universes, inside there is neither us nor them, but rather other Civilizations birthed, other Civilizations utterly different from usthis is something that has never happened before. Ying-21478 mentioned this, without any attempt to conceal his concerns. In fact, the Holy Alliance in the recent period has been intensively discussing these two universes. Chapter 585 - 585 430 The Strength of the Holy Alliance_2 ?Chapter 585: Chapter 430: The Strength of the Holy Alliance_2 Chapter 585: Chapter 430: The Strength of the Holy Alliance_2 Many people are paying attention. If it were just a Dimension World, it wouldnt matter much; an unformed Dimension World has no fate, and any kind of Monster could potentially emerge. But this is a complete Universe! Complete, yet not a Parallel Universe? Many people are even speculating that some person has lost interest in their fates, deciding to create a completely new fate, that is, a new story. Ying also looked concerned, but deep down he felt a twinge of nervousness. Undoubtedly, those two universes referred to the other two Trial Civilizations. Currently, the Holy Alliances stance on Trial Civilizations is extremely dangerous. However, these are not his concerns; his task is to gather intelligence. Including intelligence on those two Trial Civilizations. There is no problem with Yings identity check, after all, he is Ying. Many others might have the potential for Blackening, but Ying alone, in any Parallel Universe, is always a positive character, never found to have blackened. Whats truly important is Yings power assessment. Previously, Ying-21478 thought he could obtain a four-digit code, but the actual assessment exceeded four digits significantly! Thanks go to Human Civilization, for even though they joined as a Third-level Subordinate Civilization, their importance granted them a loan, allowing the acquisition of many powerful resources. Plus, he is Ying from the United Conference Universe, already very powerful. A three-digit code! In no more than a few hundred years, you will certainly become a Transcender! Ying-21478s face showed clear joy, then he became serious, Now, I officially invite you on behalf of the Holy Alliance to join the war against the Cosmic Devourer. Thats the region the Witch was in charge of, isnt it? Im willing to join; that area is very close to our Universe, Ying nodded solemnly. This was also one of the reasons he infiltrated here. It was the time point for the first ranking settlement. It would also mark the real beginning of the Trial Civilizations involvement in the Multi-dimensional Parallel Universe. The relevant information will be given to you. Ying received his Parallel Universe travel device. It was a stele that could be integrated into his body. Apart from being a device for traversing Parallel Universes, it also serves as a communicator with the Holy Alliance. Ying also saw his code C 587. This number represents the ranking of perceived potential after a preliminary review, but its not absolute nor does it represent strength. And this means that, even though Ying is already very strong and has received many resources from the Trial Civilizations, his Potential in the eyes of the Holy Alliance is still only ranked 587th among all the Yings. Keep in mind, he is already at Level 60 now, and even without anything else, he would inevitably reach Level 61 in no more than a few hundred years. After all, a clear path lay before him. Do we have many Transcenders? Ying finally asked this question. Now that he was an official member of the Holy Alliance and also one with a high potential ranking, asking this question wasnt out of place. We have nearly a thousand in total, but they are very busy, and always falling, Ying-21478 sighed lightly, Battling against fate is unavoidable, and sacrifices are inevitable. This is the thirteenth Cosmic Devourer weve discovered in the Holy Alliance, and the previous twelve have cost us dearly. Fighting the Cosmic Devourer is extremely dangerous. Fate would no longer favor them, and even the most powerful among the Holy Alliance couldnt stand against it alone. If Shen Hao were here, he would tell them that this is because of status. Whether its Ying or the other Seven Giants, their current power, strictly speaking, is flawed. Their Level is entirely granted by the rules, and once they leave this Multi-dimensional Parallel Universe, their strength would immediately diminish significantly, and if they dont make some breakthroughs, they would never be able to increase their Level by even the slightest. With such circumstances, one can imagine the strength of status. At least in Shen Haos eyes, even Ying from the United Conference Universe is only equivalent to having a Golden Legendary Level status. Once they leave the Trial Land, its feared that they will drop greatly to Purple Level. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Conversely, the status of the Cosmic Devourer is at least at Red Mythical Level. Moreover, their levels are extremely high. Especially the one we are facing right now, its unknown how many universes it has devoured, but its level is at least Level 66, and even very close to the threshold of Level 67. Otherwise, if it were only Level 62 or Level 63, Shen Hao alone would be able to easily annihilate it. The higher the tier, the greater the gap brought about by the levels; even Shen Hao cannot easily overcome an enemy five levels higher. Ying firmly memorized this information. He subsequently inquired about some details regarding those two special universes, and the response he got was that the high-level officials of the Holy Alliance had temporarily sealed off those two universes, forbidding anyone from traversing there. Afterward, once Ying returned to his own universe, he quickly passed all the information up the chain. Shen Hao received it at the first instance. Those two unlucky civilizations should be the ones ranked at the bottom. Shen Hao looked at the civilization rankings. The ranking of civilizations has always been closely monitored, so Shen Hao knew early on that the performance value of two civilizations had dropped from the original fifth and seventh spots all the way to eighth and ninth. Their performance values hadnt declined, but the rate of increase had significantly slowed. Clearly, this involved retracting their forces back to their own universes and slowing down external exploration. The current situation could fully explain this. Originally, in this round of trials, the strength of other civilizations besides Human Civilization was not much different. Have Ying and others probe as much as possible for the universal coordinates where those two Trial Civilizations are located, commanded Shen Hao. This wasnt particularly difficult, although high-level officials of the Holy Alliance did not allow members to go there privately, given the current level of attention, the specific coordinates had actually leaked out. Just need to find a few individuals; one can always inquire, and many are interested. Shen Hao then looked at the specific combat plan of the Holy Alliance. It was evident that they had indeed accumulated some experiences in dealing with the Cosmic Devourer; the procedures were very clear. First and foremost, its about establishing a Defense Belt. That was what the Witch had been doing, guiding the fate of a large area of parallel universes so that they follow the fate line that could successfully resist the Cosmic Devourer, while gathering manpower, waiting for the Devourers consuming process to falter and lose the nearby sources of power, and then launching a grand war to commence the battle. To completely eliminate the Cosmic Devourer, the most important thing is to deplete its power. That includes exterminating all Favoured produced within it, and destroying all life-bearing planets, and then continuously sabotaging the Extraordinary Rules, causing the Cosmic Devourer along with the entire universe itself, to totally collapse and perish. The whole process is not too lengthy, but its not short either, normally it needs to last from fifty to one hundred and fifty years. It counts as a battle of attrition. But obviously, as the settlement point for the ranking of the Trial Civilizations, it will not go so smoothly; Shen Hao already has a premonition that in the original fate, this war is doomed to fail. Unfortunately, the information previously obtained was too scant. What can be confirmed at the moment is that this war will provide an opportunity to gain a massive amount of points! Therefore, Human Civilization must get involved. Just Human Civilization System on its own is not enough, we need to see if we can pull in more Trial Civilizations, moreover Shen Hao opened his cheat interface. Finally, it was time to load the cheat. Without hesitation, Shen Hao chose the points hack! Ten Times Points, activate! Chapter 586 - 586 431 Points Enter the Surge Stage ?Chapter 586: Chapter 431: Points Enter the Surge Stage! Chapter 586: Chapter 431: Points Enter the Surge Stage! In normal trials, Shen Hao is often the first to activate the points hack, as the earlier it is activated, the better. But this time, he was the second. There have certainly been some losses over the past three years, but the losses arent as substantial as many people think. After all, the universes where points can be earned now, are those like the Undead Crisis Universe. These are filled with a host of formidable enemies; undead, mechanical, or perhaps even a vast number of dimensional creatures. However, these enemies are quite weak compared to the current Human Civilization. Their numbers are the only aspect worth mentioning, but the points that can actually be gained from them are not substantial. The points required for the Civilization Trial level have now inflated to an astronomical figure. With the current rate of efficiency, even with a ten times hack, it would take at least a hundred years to withstand the Seventh Stage. This also includes the enhancement of Human Civilizations strength over this century. To rapidly accumulate points, a more efficient method must be sought. Thus, initially, there wasnt an urgency to install the points hack. But now, since it has been installed, emphasis on the points income must be prioritized. Level 61, the Seventh Stage Civilization Mall, will inevitably bring tremendous changes to the entire civilizations strength. The Cosmic Devourer is certainly one of the ways, but there are still roughly fifteen years left, Shen Hao had already been thinking about the points issue and was prepared for it. One of the ways, naturally, is the old method of relying on other Trial Civilizations to work for Human Civilization. Under the influence of ten times points, this is completely a win-win situation. The other method is a plan Shen Hao specially formulated based on the situation in this multi-dimensional parallel universe. In this multi-dimensional universe, many crises repeatedly emerge. Space Undead is the most typical and the most numerous of these. This crisis stems from the Cup of the Undead. Its a Cosmic Treasure imbued with a unique Law. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Human Civilization has already gathered many, and Shen Hao has been deeply analyzing them over the past eight years, trying to find a way to quickly resolve the Undead Crisis from a law perspective. Recently, there have been some results. This is also why he chose the points hack now, rather than selecting other hacks first. The essence of the law within the Cup of the Undead is not actually death, but a Deformation; those undead arent technically dead at the law level, and since it is a directed deformation, there is a way to solve it. Shen Hao looked at a special Imprint in his hand. He discovered a Law Power that restrains the undead, which integrates his many abilities, and eventually formed a unique Emperors Seal, which can be shared with his entire Legion, even with natives. In theory, it can quickly eliminate all the undead in an entire universe. However, the specific effect still needs to be tested. The learning and application effects vary from person to person. Spread it out, commanded Shen Hao. Just a few hours later, all generals stationed in an undead universe with the strength of the Sixth Stage received this brand new Emperors Seal. This undead universe is not the original one but rather a later development. Its main feature is that the Undead Crisis here erupted after the creation of the United Conference. Yes, the United Conference has already been established, pushing the civilization developments of the entire universe into a new stage, making everyone increasingly stronger. In such a time, the Undead Crisis erupted, presenting an unstoppable momentum. The consequences of this are imaginable. The quality and strength of the undead are much stronger than those in the first explored and developed undead universe. Even among the Seven Giants, three have become undead, each with strength close to Level 60. Combined with the maximally enhanced Undead Law, not many warriors from Human Civilization are guaranteed victory. The Main General who was eventually sent here was Song Cheng. Song Cheng now possesses a Red Mythical Talent and a Red Mythical Level profession, making him a Double Red Chosen One. Additionally, with his Level 60 status, his overall strength is incredibly formidable. More importantly, his wealth is also among the top. After all, Song Cheng follows the strategy of group combat. He may not be able to deal with those extremely dangerous beings, but he can win with numbers in battle. His resultant points, achievements, and even Trial ranking rewards, Settlement Rewards, are always a bit higher than others. However, even so, facing the constantly moving undead, he found it challenging. The universe is too vast. At this moment, having received the new Imprint, he was ecstatic. This Undead Seal can transform the undead into the Emperors Favoured and automatically hunt other undead to pollute them in the same way! exclaimed Song Cheng to his subordinates, His Majestys power is truly unfathomable, but with this, our speed of acquiring points might increase by ten times, a hundred times! Exactly, using the undeads methods against themselves is absolutely the perfect nemesis! Its only our Emperor who could possess such capabilities; few other Trial Civilizations could manage it. Chapter 587 - 587 431 Points Enter the Surge Stage_2 ?Chapter 587: Chapter 431: Points Enter the Surge Stage!_2 Chapter 587: Chapter 431: Points Enter the Surge Stage!_2 General Commander, how about hosting an Emperor Seal seminar? This way, everyone can master it quickly and also pass on the knowledge to those below. These generals naturally understood the incredible power of the Emperor Seal. Each one of them was extremely delighted. It must be noted that just recently, the announcement was made that the Trial has entered the High Military Merit Points phase, and the Military Merit Points each individual can earn are now ten times what they were before! This in itself is a significant improvement, and coupled with the newly emerged Emperor Seal, the gains in the future are evident. Even though using the Emperor Seal significantly reduces the points one can earn personally, these points are trivial in comparison to Military Merit, hardly worth mentioning. It could also give those natives a proper shock. Song Cheng, seemingly struck by a thought, couldnt help but chuckle, Among the natives of this universe, many have significant potential, especially one named Austin, who has always been somewhat skeptical of our strength. Indeed, in this universe, the Witch and Ying joined forces, giving rise to an entity named Austin. Austins potential even surpasses that of Ying, born with terrifying power as if a fusion of various Laws, especially after Ying and the Witch perished due to fate, Austin inherited four Cosmic Treasures, his own Level and status are extremely powerful. Amongst all the people dispatched to this universe by Human Civilization, the only one who can confidently suppress Austin is Song Cheng. However, Song Chengs approach is not to engage in solo combat but to face countless groups. In terms of solo combat, his strength is probably the weakest among all the dual red Chosen Ones. This has caused Austin to have a complex attitude towards Human Civilization. On one hand, he is thankful to this group of Warriors for coming to save their civilization; on the other hand, he is wary and does not hold much reverence, at most respecting the Emperors pressure contained in their spaceships seal. But now Thinking of this, everyone present was somewhat anticipatory. So far, Human Civilization has not gathered many Austins, but within the Holy Alliance, Austin is indeed the core. Thus, through full-force learning and mutual discussions, Song Cheng and others mastered the new Emperors Seal in a very short time. At the same time, they issued a notice for todays United Conference. We have mastered the ability to quickly resolve the Undead Crisis. Next, we do not need any operational support from the United Conference. We recommend observation to avoid accidental injuries. This notice caused quite a stir within the United Conference. Quickly resolving the Undead Crisis? The arrival of the Human Civilization Army indeed gave them hope to resolve the Undead Crisis, but that was an event anticipated to take at least several decades. Considering the base number and polluting nature of the Undead, eradicating them will be an exceedingly lengthy process. Austin, what do you think? The highest echelons of the United Conference, three individuals looking at Austin sitting in the main seat. The Seven Giants have now become the Four Giants. Only the Scientist, Yatai, and Ancient God remain, plus Austin, who, being the successor of Ying and the Witch, has now become the strongest Controller. Austin appears like a handsome man with a robust figure, much like a perfect god from myths, naturally resembling a supreme ruler. But at this moment, his heart was also filled with confusion. The only way to quickly resolve the Undead Crisis is to find the Cup of the Undead. But now, the Cup of the Undead has merged with the Universe, unless all the Undead are killed to separate it Are they planning to send support? Austin could not fathom what method they would use. In his eyes, Human Civilization is a formidable force from beyond the Universe, indeed here to help them. However, the purpose is unclear. Austin does not believe in purely altruistic help, even at great sacrifice; this is why he holds some caution towards Human Civilization. Moreover, although this civilization is both powerful and mysterious, it has not displayed absolute dominance. Regardless, well know once we see, Yatai spoke up. The other two did not speak further, but it was clear that they were not planning to do anything. In contrast to Austin, who possesses more formidable power and has great confidence in himself, they feel more grateful to Human Civilization. Undead are the enemies that made them lose their homelands, companions, and everything. Human Civilization, for them, was a ray of light amidst despair. Thus, the United Conference began to contract its own Legions. Such an order baffled many. It was a prime moment to counterattack extensively. The power of the Undead was growing stronger every moment; delaying it would only pose greater danger. Not until Song Cheng led his Legion for the first time on the battlefield, did he use the Emperors Seal! Unlike his previous massive and terrifying firepower, this time, it was as if a light pierced through the entire Universe. Numerous Undead wailed within the light, yet they did not die. Their appearances underwent tremendous transformations, no longer filled with the odious aura of death that living creatures despised, but instead, emanated a faint light, taking on a sacred aura. Such an extreme contrast made everyone who witnessed it utterly dumbfounded. Including the remaining four Giants. Especially when seeing these transformed Undead start to counter the unchanged Undead and swiftly convert them. Finally, it was clear why Human Civilization was confident in completely resolving the Undead Crisis. Is this a new Cosmic Treasure? Yatai couldnt help but ask, the only explanation he could think of was this possibility. But soon, he refuted it himself. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It couldnt be a Cosmic Treasure. Cosmic Treasures could vary in strength, but their power depended only on the scope of their use. The Cup of the Undead had already merged with the Universe; it was the strongest Cosmic Treasure! The entire Universe was being altered by it. Moreover, they all felt it: within that light was infused the dignified power unique to Human Civilization, grand and holy as if presided by the Cosmic Sovereign, strong and irresistible. Even Austin was trembling at this moment. His power was the strongest, so he could more profoundly grasp how incredible this scene was. It was a man-made Cosmic Treasure that anyone could use! Reflecting on their previous doubts and concerns now seemed utterly ludicrous. An existence capable of such deeds, if truly wanting to do something to them, would not need any stratagems nor help them. Great Emperor Austin murmured to himself. Yet at this moment, Song Cheng and the others paid little heed to Austins reaction. They too were marveling at the power of the Emperors Seal. Especially Song Cheng. He watched as his points began to skyrocket! This meant that these transformed Undead were indeed continually working for them! When I used cheats in video games, it wasnt even this exhilarating! Song Cheng smacked his lips, feeling particularly delighted. Following Emperor Shen Hao was always this thrilling, and it wasnt the first time either. Seeing the astonishing results Song Cheng achieved, the others no longer hesitated and rushed to different places, rapidly spreading the power unique to Shen Hao. Meanwhile, Shen Hao also saw his points increase. Extremely pleasing. After all, according to the rules of the Civilization Trial, control garners more points than direct elimination. Plus, with such efficiency and a tenfold cheat enabled. The points of Human Civilization will officially enter a phase of rapid increase! And this was only the beginning. Shen Hao already had plans and began researching other disasters, like the mechanical crisis. This kind of crisis stemmed essentially from the Mother of Machines obtained by scientists. Fundamentally very similar. Chapter 588 - 588 432 The Other Trial Civilizations ?Chapter 588: Chapter 432: The Other Trial Civilizations! Chapter 588: Chapter 432: The Other Trial Civilizations! The crisis caused by the Mother of Machines, most of them are scientists who have undergone blackening and lost control. Or rather, because of endless evolution, they have been controlled by the Mother of Machines and have completely lost human emotions, no longer themselves, such as the scientist Severus. And when it really got to the point of creating a mechanization crisis, even solving Severus wouldnt stop it. The laws of the entire universe have already changed. All technology, equipment, and even life have begun to mechanize, evolving and multiplying at an astonishing, even terrifying pace. Theoretically, it is similar to the Space Undead Crisis. Similarly, Shen Haos solution was also similar. He just needed to find a way to convert these mechanical beings, turn them into our camp, and then contaminate their kind. It can be said that Shen Hao is only now starting to learn to use the trial mode to solve the trials. However, this requires some time. The laws behind this Trial Universe are very grand, and it may vaguely exceed the Seventh Stage, whether it has reached the Eighth Stage is still unknown, but Shen Hao is only Level 61, having so far not been able to step into Level 62. This level is still extremely high for him, even if its just one of its branches, its not easy to solve. Of course, if the strength of the Human Civilization System increases further, then Shen Haos cultivation speed will also surge. So, the problem ultimately returns to the development of Human Civilization. The solution to the Space Undead Crisis seemed to have become the fulcrum. With the effectiveness of the experiment, the plan began to quickly spread down, and the previously dispersed scout troops found a large number of Undead Crisis Universes, and now the dispatched troops are quickly resolving them. The performance value of Human Civilization also started to skyrocket. And its getting faster and faster. Although it had previously secured the first place, it had only occupied the first-mover advantage, and the speed of improvement was not much more than that of the trial civilizations ranked behind, and did not even reach twice that of the civilizations that were previously ranked last. But now, everything is completely different. The speed at which the performance value of Human Civilization increases has begun to surge by several, even dozens of times! Its getting faster and faster. Directly within a short period of time, completely widening the gap with other Trial Civilizations. This sudden change caught many Trial Civilizations somewhat by surprise. Originally in their eyes, the first-ranked civilization was only slightly stronger, but not incredibly so. In such a situation, they actually still had strong ambitions to catch up with Human Civilization. Even the civilizations that were previously ranked last hadnt given up. After all, each civilization in this trial was probably the First Civilization in their own previous trial, and before this trial, they had not entered a state of decline. But now What on earth did they do? This rate of growth is simply not normal! Even if they found a quick way to resolve the crisis, such rapid growth is impossible! A tenfold surge? The shock brought by the tenfold cheat plus the rapid sweeping method of resolving the Undead Crisis can be imagined. And this is also part of the plan of Human Civilization. Utilizing the skyrocketing performance value, to establish ones reputation, even prestige, among the Trial Civilizations. Human Civilization is no stranger to such tactics. Even very familiar. At the same time, the undercover agents sent to the Holy Alliance also hurried to gather any intelligence related to Trial Civilizations. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, the number of undercovers Human Civilization has deployed in the Holy Alliance is increasing. After all, as Human Civilization rapidly eliminated the Undead Crisis, it could also quickly absorb the Seven Giants within those Undead Universes, and the Holy Alliances internal vetting process for ourselves is very lax. They have great trust in the results dictated by fate. As long as they are not obviously blackened Seven Giants or other Order Strong People, they can easily join. Under such circumstances, even a casual inquiry into some public intelligence is enough for Human Civilization to easily get what they want. Trial Civilization coordinates. The Holy Alliance has only discovered two Trial Civilizations. These two Trial Civilizations are also unlucky, as the Holy Alliance has also been continuously exploring new universes, and, for some reason, they found them. Two complete universes that do not belong to a Parallel Universe have brought a significant shock to the entire Holy Alliance. They have never seen such a thing. They even wonder if there really is a Sovereign who controls fate in the Multi-dimensional Universe, has this Sovereign created a new story. Under such cognition and concern, the high-levels of the Holy Alliance directly dispatched a large number of warriors, even Legions, to block these two Trial Civilizations. In each universe, the Holy Alliance has dispatched at least more than twenty Seventh Stage warriors! Under such a lineup, even if the two Trial Civilizations have more cards, they need to be honest, actually possessing a vast difference in strength. Therefore, their performance value growth rate has drastically decreased. They now rank last and second last. If Human Civilization can really rescue them from the current crisis, then they can basically gain two more Affiliated Civilizations. Chapter 589 - 589 432 The Other Trial Civilizations_2 ?Chapter 589: Chapter 432: The Other Trial Civilizations!_2 Chapter 589: Chapter 432: The Other Trial Civilizations!_2 After all, their setback has already become quite evident. But the problem is, achieving this is not easy. With more than twenty Transcenders, the Holy Alliances level of importance placed on these two Trial Civilizations indeed exceeds expectations, Shen Hao had to admit this after receiving the intelligence. His personal strength is not actually concerned about these twenty-plus Transcenders, but if a direct conflict occurs, it might trigger the entire Holy Alliances vigilance, even causing them to abandon their original plan against the Cosmic Devourer. Therefore, he could only devise a strategy from the shadows. Shen Hao indeed could shift some of the strong warriors from the two Trial Civilizations quietly, but what the Human Civilization lacks is not warriors. No, its Legions, its numbers! Enough Legions can provide Shen Hao and the Human Civilization with more points, especially with the Emperor Seal of the Undead in hand. However, the problem seems difficult but not without solutions. Following Shen Haos command, the Intelligent Group went full throttle and indeed provided some feasible plans in a short period of time. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Hao examined them one by one and chose one. Fabricate a powerful force enough to make the Holy Alliance wary. The core of this fabrication naturally lies with Shen Hao. Its worth a try, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes and made the decision, The first step is to establish contacts with these two Trial Civilizations, lets leave that to Feng Ping and Zhuang Ying, each to make contact with one Trial Civilization. Sending scouts for these contacts clearly wasnt a normal diplomatic mission. But rather, an envoy from the shadows. Feng Ping set off quickly and upon reaching the universe, immediately concealed himself. He actually had acquired a Cosmic Treasure, called Invisibility Cloak. This item is not famous among all Cosmic Treasures because in most Parallel Universes, it only gave birth to a villain known as Invisible Man. This villain, even in his strongest discovered state, could only make everyone unable to remember, perceive, or investigate him; just like a ghost in the shadows wreaking some havoc in the United Conference but far from destroying the entire universe. But this doesnt mean the Invisibility Cloak isnt powerful. Especially for scouts like Feng Ping. It can be said that now, this Cosmic Treasure is perhaps the biggest reward for the scouting department, something all scouts yearn for. This pointed them swiftly on a path towards the Seventh Stage. As the first to obtain this Cosmic Treasure and start decoding it, Feng Ping has now actually taken that step, all that was lacking was some accumulation of resources. Just needed to wait for the Civilization Mall at Level 61 to upgrade, then he could swiftly step into the Seventh Stage. As for now, in a scenario where the unaware faces the prepared, infiltrating into the Trial Civilization under the watch of the Holy Alliances Seventh Stage wasnt difficult at all. Natural Civilization, Feng Ping merely conducted a simple investigation and learned the name of this Trial Civilization. Natural was a transliteration. With nature in its name, the style of this Trial Civilization is already apparent. When he first stepped in, Feng Ping almost thought he had entered a primitive planet. The immensely vast planet was teeming with various plants, all emanating a strong Extraordinary Aura, some plants even looked extremely dangerous, even the Warship possessed a life-like style, filled with strong Life Force, appearing as if alive. Moreover, Feng Ping soon found this civilizations Primordial Race. Finding this wasnt easy, as the Natural Civilization seemed to believe in the equality of all lives, they extensively recruited a large number of other Species, living together on this planet without any distinction in status as long as one wielded the power of life and believed in nature. Todays Natural Civilization was no longer solely belonging to the Primordial Race. However, Feng Ping still found it. It was a kind of Plant Man. Appearing like various plants, large in size, with a certain human form, for example, a Flower Man with a huge flower bud on top of its head, its lower half even entirely formed of densely packed roots. The reason why this group of people was determined to be the Primordial Race is not only because of their great strength but also because they are universally respected by other species. Although there is no overt difference in status, the Primordial Race is undoubtedly the species closest to nature. When Feng Ping was seeking the strongest he could find, he discovered that they were holding a conference. The conference of the Natural Civilization was different from that of typical civilizations. The limbs of all species were entangled with each other, and numerous pieces of information were rapidly disseminated to everyone through such contact. Outsiders could not detect any information at all. Even Feng Ping, who possessed several Red Mythical abilities specifically for eavesdropping, was unable to decode it. So, after thinking for a moment, he directly appeared above the conference. Many people suddenly opened their eyes or swayed their bodies, and Feng Ping felt amazed followed by joy. Apparently, someone recognized his identity as the Chosen One. Then, the strongest Plant Man extended a glowing root towards Feng Ping. Feng Ping did not refuse. In the moment of contact, countless pieces of information emerged in his mind, and the voices of everyone seemed to rise at the same moment, but there was no chaos, only order. This was the most efficient communication Feng Ping had ever experienced! There was even no need to stop language or to say anything, his origins and purpose were all communicated completed in an extremely short time. And they quickly agreed. This is the selection for the Sovereign Civilization! Its a choice that could determine the future of the entire civilization! Whats more astonishing is that Feng Ping could completely understand the reasoning of the others. Because, the Natural Civilization has an absolutely correct God. That is nature. The ecology of the entire planet. In Feng Pings understanding, the nature of the Natural Civilization is like an existence that concentrated all the souls, all the wisdom of some previous civilizations, like an absolutely powerful computer, and like a Divine created together by the entire civilization. In short, it is an existence that both exists and does not exist, yet is incredibly powerful! My task is complete, Feng Ping exclaimed, but he did not forget to report back after making all preparations, and his figure then disappeared on the spot. Going back was simple, just letting Shen Hao use Dominator Domain to guide him. It did not trigger any detection from the Holy Alliance. However, compared to the efficiency on Feng Pings side, Zhuang Ying encountered some difficulties on the other side. The Trial Civilization that Zhuang Ying went to was called Zezi Civilization. This is purely a transliteration. This civilizations name does not have much significance; it is just a unique noun, and the development of the entire civilization also seems somewhat ordinary, with a species called Zezi ruling the entire Civilization System. Of course, every civilization that has reached this step has its unique aspects. Zezi Civilization is a marine civilization. Water is their source of life and their Extraordinary Path, and even water merges with technology so that all their spaceships, warships are made up of water. In Zhuang Yings view, in this civilization, water is not so much water as it is countless nano individuals with various characteristics, even containing Extraordinary Power. Just like nano-mechanical particles, they can form everything. Truly everything. However, what really causes Zhuang Ying a headache is not the Extraordinary Path of this civilization, but their way of handling things. Chapter 590 - 590 433 Give Them a Shock ?Chapter 590: Chapter 433: Give Them a Shock! Chapter 590: Chapter 433: Give Them a Shock! The style of the Zezi Civilization is very closed and arrogant. Their number of Affiliated Civilizations is not even as many as those encountered by the Human Civilization in the last Civilization Trial. Moreover, the few Affiliated Civilizations they have are strictly controlled. They do not live like slaves, but their status is very much like that of slaves. One could say they have no dignity at all. Even the Zezi Civilization does not care; the way they treat their Affiliated Civilizations seems more like a blessing, as if they are keeping them as pets. Such a civilization might not necessarily become our Affiliated Civilization. After witnessing the anger of the Zezi Civilization towards the encircling Holy Alliance, Zhuang Ying became even more certain of this. They are almost at war with the Holy Alliance every day. Therefore, Zhuang Ying did not take action in the end, but chose to report up the chain. Shen Hao, after understanding the situation, also had little hesitation. This civilization indeed possesses a unique cultural style and being able to come this far with so few Affiliated Civilizations is a testament to their potential. But their path is different from that of Human Civilization. In the past, there was no lack of encounters with such civilizations, like the Business Alliance Civilization previously, which was even proactively destroyed by Human Civilization. However, without such a civilization, that plan would not be so easy to implement. Shen Hao frowned, but soon his expression relaxed again. Any plan is built upon certain advantages; as long as one continues to enhance their own advantages, even if unexpected changes occur, it will not affect much. Having Natural Civilization is enough. The content of the plan is rather simple. It is to make good use of the Civilization Trial System to create a mysterious and powerful force. After confirming the content of the Trial, Shen Hao, with his great power, directly transferred the smallest Mother Planet of an Affiliated Civilization within Human Civilization to the universe where Natural Civilization resides. At the same time, he made some arrangements in other places. Thus, the Human Civilization System was directly connected to the universe where Natural Civilization is located through the Teleportation Array on this Affiliated Civilization Mother Planet. A large number of Legions arrived directly! Countless Warships appeared one by one in this new universe under the function of the Teleportation Array! Such a change was naturally discovered by the Holy Alliance. But each of them was shocked. How did these Warships arrive? No multi-dimensional Universe Teleportation fluctuations were detected! S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No traces of the Halls Energy are found. They are not Transcenders; the universe barrier is intact. How could such a number arrive without any noise? No matter how powerful a person is, even the so-called Transcenders, their understanding of the world and the Universe will become chains that restrict them. In the rules of the Multi-dimensional Universe, or rather, in the cognition of the Holy Alliance, traveling through the Universe is only possible in two ways. The first is to rely on great power to break free from the Universes constraints, or to enter from outside the Universes dimensions. Essentially, its about tearing open a gap in the Universe barrier. It is just that entering from the outside is easier than getting out from the inside. But such a gap could not possibly go unnoticed by these Transcenders. The second is through those mysterious Halls. Unknown who created them, but each fully formed Parallel Universe has one of these Halls, which can be used to create a Multi-dimensional Parallel Universe Teleportation device. But this method of Teleportation is also not silent. There are special and precise monitoring channels. Some Universes that have contacted the Multi-dimensional Parallel Universe early have established such monitoring channels to ensure that each crossing is known. So far, these are the only two known methods of Teleportation! There is no third possibility. But now, a third has appeared. And it is controlled by another mysterious force! The quantity of these Warships, their strength, is not absolutely dominant, but it is also shockingly large, and more importantly, everyone can see that these Warships do not come from the same force, and they are not even the same style! The Human Civilization now has many big and small Affiliated Civilizations, over a hundred, and the paths of these Affiliated Civilizations may not be as powerful as that of Human Civilization, but they have also been developing on their own paths and have not completely fallen in with Humanity. After all, Human Civilization has always advocated for diversified development to enrich the options within the Human Civilization System. Especially with technology as the panacea path. It can develop diverse characteristics of different Civilizations. Now, this has played a role. What is presented before the Holy Alliance is a united and orderly United Army of many forces! Moreover, their posture is to come to defend Natural Civilization. Even without any communication, they directly became an Alliance! It turns out there are not just two such Universes! The person in charge of guarding Natural Civilization within the Holy Alliance is Austin-18. A double-digit code is enough to demonstrate his strength, even in the entire Holy Alliance, he belongs to the front ranks; not more than thirty people are stronger than him. But even so, his tone was extremely cautious at this moment. Chapter 591 - 591 433 Give Them a Shock _2 ?Chapter 591: Chapter 433: Give Them a Shock! _2 Chapter 591: Chapter 433: Give Them a Shock! _2 The caution does not lie in the strength of these Legions before us, but rather in what lies behind their display. These universes must be interconnected, and they even possess technological means completely different from our own, continued Austin-14. This doesnt seem to be a Parallel Universe like ours. Just how many of these universes are there? The Transcenders from the Holy Alliance beside him all had similar expressions, some even with a hint of amazement. The more powerful they are, the more they can discern. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It can be said that every Extraordinary Path of each Affiliated Civilization has its unique style and extraordinary potential. In fact, just witnessing the Natural Civilization and its affiliated civilizations had already brought enough shock. But now, realizing that there are far more than one or two such universes, and that they have incomprehensible ways of communication and even union, the situation has become completely different. After all, according to their understanding, the endless union of universes equates to a tremendously vast force. They themselves are such a force. Perhaps, we should make another deeper contact, another encounter, one of the Flicker-28s spoke, Regardless, now that such universes have emerged, they may affect our pursuit of the Holy Destiny, but these people may not necessarily become our enemies. At least before making a decision, we should understand them better. If it were just one or two such universes, perhaps they could be eliminated, but once it is realized that they cannot be destroyed, then other measures must be taken. This, too, is an inevitable choice for a force. This Flicker-28 wasnt the first time proposing such an idea, after all, this is the nature of the Flicker; most Flickers always contemplate how to reduce disputes, how to help others, never passing up any opportunity to solve problems without violence. However, previously, no one agreed except for the Flicker themselves, but now, no one opposed. The numbers of those Legions, still increasing continuously. A defensive camp was established. Although not yet reaching the level of a Transcender, however It was at this moment, an overwhelming Suppression surged suddenly with a grand presence in one corner of the Military Formation, and quickly spread through the entire Universe, causing all members of the Holy Alliance to change their expressions drastically! Transcender! And not just an ordinary Transcender! This terrifying momentum even caused the laws of the entire Universe to tremble, and countless Cosmic Treasures wailed. If it were not for the certainty that the aura was completely different, these people would have felt as if they were facing a Cosmic Devourer! Even the Transcender from within Natural Civilization was far from such strength! We, it seems, have underestimated the strength of the forces within these non-Parallel Universes, the voice of Austin-14 was somewhat awkward. This meant that their previous decision could have been wrong. At a time when the entire Holy Alliance is urgently preparing to eliminate the next Cosmic Devourer, the sudden emergence of such an enemy nearby, would undoubtedly disrupt the entire camp. And this was the core of this plan. Different from the usual approach, which would necessitate raising the level of Shen Hao, now was the opposite, it was necessary to lower Shen Haos status. To let Shen Hao appear easily, to intervene casually, it would also highlight the strength of the whole Trial Civilization System. And at this moment, Shen Hao had only shown his face, now communicating with Natural Civilization. You mentioned in your report, hiding a Chosen One of the Seventh Stage? Indeed, he is one of our Civilizations trump cards. In addition, the Foundation we possess also allows our Civilization to temporarily produce another Chosen One of the Seventh Stage, said the Supreme Natural Priest of Natural Civilization respectfully. He too was in awe of Shen Haos strength. Although it had been decided to become an Affiliated Civilization to Human Civilization, that was only because of the presence of the Ten Times Points Ability. Thats right, Human Civilization had directly revealed the reality of their Ten Times Points. When further understanding was grasped, this situation, which was almost like cheating, was also impossible to hide. Now that it was time to recruit Affiliated Civilizations and unify the strength of the Trial Civilizations, it was even more necessary to demonstrate power. Including the entrance of Shen Hao at this moment. Even if the Natural Civilization was aware of the facts, and knew that he was the number one Chosen One among all Trial Civilizations, they also knew the speed of improvement of Chosen Ones strength! The Supreme Natural Priest of Natural Civilization, also with Red Mythical Talent and a Red Mythical Level Profession, seemed to be not even on the same level compared to him. Why, when they thought they had reached the top, was there such a huge disparity at the same level? Of course, he could never imagine how many rewards Shen Hao had received, how many abilities he had equipped, how many Levels he had nurtured, and how many Laws he had analyzed and mastered. How could other Civilizations hope to catch up with such accumulations brought about by cheating with just a few rewards? At this moment, Shen Hao was unconcerned about the shock of the Natural Civilization and simply nodded, saying, Good, if its confirmed that the Seventh Stage has not been discovered, then let him pretend to be a supporting force and appear. I will arrange a suitable Legion for him. Yes, the High Priest of the Natural Civilization nodded in reply. He also knew the full content of the plan. After Human Civilization had shared a certain amount of intelligence, the situation of this Trial became very clear in their eyes. Even if all the Trial Civilizations added up, at the beginning, their strength compared with any native force seemed very weak. In the early stages of the Trial, what they had to do was not to confront native forces head-on. But to survive within the internal struggles of the native forces. Constantly seizing opportunities to grow stronger. Only by becoming strong enough to resist any force and survive in this dangerous Universe could they be considered to have passed the Trial. Now, Human Civilization was doing just that, only choosing a path that was more dangerous yet held more opportunities. Disguise. Before long, the hidden Seventh Stage of the Natural Civilization also appeared in this Universe with many Legions, using the method of spatial jump. Although his strength was far from as formidable as Shen Hao, it was enough to illustrate one thing. Support, was still arriving continuously. When the Holy Alliance sent an Envoy to communicate, everyone knew the plan had succeeded halfway. What we want is not war, nor do we have any malicious intent to destroy any Civilization. This Envoy, none other than Flicker-28, a Seventh Stage with goodwill from the beginning, was sufficient to demonstrate the attitude. What we feel, however, is not the case, the High Priest of the Natural Civilization sat in the chief seat, with countless vines constantly moving and trembling over his body, showing a very clear hostile posture, evident in any natural world, clearly sensing danger, and the anger contained in the vibrating voice was particularly clear, You have surrounded and locked us down, and now you want peace? We have already provided an explanation for this, this part of the Universe will become a dangerous war zone, we just do not wish for you to interfere with our combat plans, Flicker-28 said, which was not a lie. They had surrounded this place, and that was indeed part of the reason. Of course, the bigger reason was the shock and vigilance brought about by the appearance of this kind of Universe that wasnt parallel. It was a change that had never occurred in countless years in the entire Multi-dimensional Parallel Universe. So much so that now, this shock and vigilance have not only not diminished but intensified. Because they have already realized that these non-parallel Universes have become very strong. After Flicker-28 entered here, his gaze was always on Shen Hao, who was sitting on the other side in a non-chief position. The other party concealed his own aura, obviously showing respect to the High Priest of the Natural Civilization as the host. But if one were to feel carefully, one could still sense the abyss-like breath. This had already surpassed the level of the master of Dimension Space and reached the level of the master of the Universe! Just like a Cosmic Devourer! Chapter 592 - 592 434 Reaching an Agreement ?Chapter 592: Chapter 434: Reaching an Agreement Chapter 592: Chapter 434: Reaching an Agreement The number of warriors in the Holy Alliance is indeed significant. After all, they all come from countless multi-dimensional parallel universes, and even though only a few from these universes become Transcenders, many have fallen in past wars. But the sheer number of multi-dimensional parallel universes is there. Unfortunately, it is just about the number. Flicker-28 could say that none in the entire Holy Alliance possessed individual strength that could compare to the other side. This level was that of the Divine. But there was no unique aura like that of the Divine. What was going on? In the endless multi-dimensional universes, how could such an existence arise? Flicker-28 once again felt the shock of his cognition being shattered. However, having been amazed before, he now clearly understood his task. We can provide certain compensation, Flicker-28 looked again at the Natural Civilization High Priest, his tone now deeper and more direct, Why such things have happened, including the current confidence of your Civilization, we understand well, but while we in the Holy Alliance respect the warrior your side has invited, we are not powerless His words fell, and he directly displayed several projections. Just as Shen Hao had seen, endless halls appeared, filled densely with crowds of people, each with a formidable aura, stretching as far as the eye could see. The Natural Civilization High Priest was indeed shocked. Even though he had received some joint intelligence from Human Civilization and knew of the existence such as the Holy Alliance, nothing compared to witnessing it himself at this moment. How many such people could the endless multi-dimensional universes gather? And when these warriors gathered together, to what horrifying extent could they reach? These were all directly laid out in the open. It was then that the Natural High Priest suddenly heard Shen Haos voice. Only he could hear it. After a moment, he coldly snorted: We are indeed not enemies, there are greater threats looming over us, but to think you can compensate for the previous offense with mere offerings, that is utterly impossibleat least, all you possess is quantity. The last sentence tightened Flicker-28s heart. Though refraining from looking at Shen Hao, he had already made certain of one thing. These suddenly appeared non-parallel universes indeed had some understanding of them. What other demands do you have? Flicker-28 asked. Information, the Natural High Priest, now instructed by Shen Hao, replied straightforwardly, Multi-dimensional universe information, you surely possess plenty of information about many universes, perhaps you took away those universes warriors, but the universes themselves still have their unique value, we need these, and you do not. Indeed, such requests, besides enhancing their own value, were also genuinely useful for the current state of Human Civilization. After all, scouting multi-dimensional parallel universes was not an easy task. Out of the vast number of multi-dimensional parallel universes, those suffering from Space Undead Crisis were actually very few. Since Human Civilization had mastered a rapid method to deal with Space Undead, the speed of clearing Undead Crisis universes had far exceeded the speed of finding new Undead Crisis universes. At this rate, there would soon be no more Undead universes. The growth rate of Human Civilization Trial Points would slow down. But the Holy Alliance possessed a great deal of relevant information. According to the undercover deployed lately to understand the Holy Alliance, the Alliance had no intention to foster ordinary forces. All participants were significant figures within the multi-dimensional parallel universes. Otherwise, tasks such as connections wouldnt be carried out by Sixth Rank warriors. If they discovered a universe undergoing an Undead Crisis, they wouldnt solve the Undead problem but would directly take away all the survivors. Because, dealing with Undead was essentially of no great advantage to them. This resulted in them holding a lot of empty universes, but they were ultimately useless. While Human Civilization needed such information. Having learned exactly what the Natural Priest wanted, Flicker-28 also frowned slightly. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What use does the coordinate information of these universes have for your Civilization? he directly questioned. Simple, resources and information on Laws, the Natural High Priest did not plan to conceal, though he could have refrained from explaining, giving some rationale would enable a more reasonable treaty. After all, this was essentially a win-win. We are different from you, the Natural High Priest continued, We are not constrained by fate, everything we have is not from fate but from our efforts, hence, we posses unlimited potential, and we are fully dedicated to developing our compatriots, our Civilization, these universes are useless to you, but each holds its unique rules and resources, which can aid our growth. Flicker-28s expression did not change much, but his inner shock was even greater than before. It was the first time he heard the phrase not constrained by fate. Chapter 593 - 593 434 Reaching an Agreement_2 ?Chapter 593: Chapter 434: Reaching an Agreement_2 Chapter 593: Chapter 434: Reaching an Agreement_2 But isnt this the truth? The universes these people are in are completely different; every individual is unique, just like the deities in this regard! And is it precisely for this reason that they can reach heights comparable to those of deities? If thats the case then not just them, perhaps even the deities themselves are more like beings abandoned by the Supreme Destiny Sovereign of Multi-Dimensional Universe. I need to go back and report, Flicker-28 did not immediately agree. He had no authority to decide. But the information obtained from this negotiation was too astonishing. After Flicker-28 hurried back and shared what he knew, unsurprisingly, everyone was shocked. Not constrained by fate Austin-14 kept muttering these words. No wonder he had such an intense reaction. Previously, even up until now, the core purpose of the Holy Alliance was to find and create a perfect Holy Destiny Line to promote so that everyone in all parallel universes could have a perfect outcome. But comparing this to being completely unconstrained by fate, that sacred purpose, the common pursuit of everyone in the Holy Alliance, seemed insignificant. A perfect outcome is still a set fate, isnt it? Arent all people still just puppets on strings? Not knowing before was one thing, but now that they do know of beings who are completely free from fate, even the most fundamental core purposes are under assault! I need to go back, Austin-14 suddenly stood up. Austin, Flicker-28 called his name with a serious expression, You need to calm down, we all need to calm down, and clearly understand that we are different from them; our very birth is driven by fate, to completely deny fate is to deny ourselves. Yes, after calming down, Flicker-28 also realized the crux of the issue. Had the Holy Alliance not considered breaking free from fate at the start of its creation? However, their very beings are intimately related to fate. Every parallel universe has Flicker, has these people. To truly break free from fate means they would no longer have any possibility of existence. Thus, a puppet is a puppet from the moment of its creation, without strings they wouldnt be able to move at all, let alone hope. I understand, I understand, Austin-14 looked at Flicker-28 and eventually calmed his emotions. Within the Holy Alliance, Austin undoubtedly held the highest status and possessed the most formidable power; however, in certain specific circumstances, Flicker could persuade them. After all, Flicker was Austins father. Even if this particular Flicker-28 is not the father of this Austin-14, looking at the familiar face, sincere words, and concerns, any Austin would be moved. However, after a calm discussion, Austin-14 still went back. The events that occurred here had to be reported to the high-level officials of the Holy Alliance, and moreover, the information accumulated was also the wealth of the Holy Alliance. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ultimately, after a series of intense discussions, the Holy Alliance came to a conclusion. Agree to the covenant. But with conditions. They needed to learn about the path of Natural Civilization! That is, the path not constrained by fate. Originally, the Holy Alliance surrounded Natural Civilization and another Zezi Civilization precisely for this reason. They too wanted to try what changes they might experience if they no longer walked the path laid out by fate. Shen Hao agreed. Because he knew the outcome. This universe lacks the corresponding Law; cultivation will not yield any results. It had already been attempted before, letting natives embark on the path of Trial Civilizations. As a result, only when the natives arrived at the Mother Planet of the Trial Civilizations could it be achieved. This is due to the Law. Each warrior from the Trial Civilizations has a unique Law entwined with them; even if they leave their own Mother Planet, or even the Universe, these Extraordinary Rules can still function because they maintain a certain connection with their Mother Planet. As for the Trial Land, to everyone from Trial Civilizations, they will always be outsiders. Of course, if Shen Hao could take control of the entire Trial Land, turning the Trial Land into his own home, that would be another matter. In short, the covenant was finally reached. The Holy Alliance also inquired about the Zezi Civilization, and the reply they received wasthis Civilization was too arrogant to join them. This undoubtedly gave the Holy Alliance another breakthrough. However, it doesnt matter. The existence of the Civilization Trial is an absolute taboo, information sealed by a greater power; even if the Zezi Civilization wanted to betray from within the Trial Civilizations, it is simply impossible. Thus far, Human Civilization also managed to obtain the results they desired. The Holy Alliance was created only thousands of years ago, yet it has accumulated so many intergalactic coordinates! The military headquarters were extremely excited. Each coordinate, in their eyes, represents points, represents Military Merit! The warriors eagerly awaiting at the frontline would be just as thrilled. Afterwards, the points of Human Civilization will undoubtedly surge once again. Moreover, just preliminary calculations alone reveal that they could raise the Civilization Mall Level to the 61st place before the first Ranking Settlement! That is to say, the Seventh Stage! This is very important. The results of the first Ranking Settlement had already been determined, but this Ranking Settlement represents a critical war, and also an opportunity to harvest a large amount of pointsby resolving a Cosmic Devourer! In addition, the report on the relationship between Human Civilization and the Holy Alliance was also quickly handed over to Shen Hao. Currently, we and the Holy Alliance are still at a stage of mutual probing; during this stage, we have managed to reach a certain covenant, forming a situation of mutual benefit, but our core contradictions have still not been resolved, and the root cause of the conflict remains. We should continue to actively draw in and divide the Holy Alliance while building our strength, treating those who are not amenable as defined hostile elements The content of the report represents the attitude of the high-level members of Human Civilization. It is quite clear that Human Civilizations understanding of the Holy Alliance is superior to the Holy Alliances understanding of them. This information asymmetry is precisely why Human Civilization does not harbor excessive illusions. Not to mention, even the Civilization Trial System has given a certain warning. Drawing in any person from the Holy Alliance provides hefty points. Indeed, this indicates that in the judgment of the Civilization Trial System, the Holy Alliance is indeed a part of the Trial, the source of crisis, and drawing them in is also part of addressing the Trial, resolving the crisis. It merits a points reward. Its just unknown what the situation is on the side of the Gods. Shen Hao narrowed his eyes. Among the three major camps within this Trial Land, the destructive camp is inherently chaotic and fragmented; there is already some understanding of the Holy Alliance, but the last Divine Camp remains elusive. Even within the Holy Alliance itself, the intelligence that can be obtained is very scant. The only clarity is that the state of the Gods now seems to be under a certain restriction. They can confirm the existence of the Gods, yet do not feel the influence of the Gods. This is also why there is speculation within the Holy Alliance about the Supreme Destiny Sovereign of Multi-Dimensional Universe. The Gods are the manifestation of various Laws of the Multi-dimensional Universe, the beings that create various Cosmic Treasures. Even as single entities, each controls the Law Power of a certain type within all Multi-Dimensional Universes. Such existences are also subject to restrictions, and not just one or two. The only conceivable entity that could impose such restrictions on them could only be the so-called Supreme Destiny Sovereign of Multi-Dimensional Universe. Chapter 594 - 594 435 The Explosive Development of ?Chapter 594: Chapter 435: The Explosive Development of Civilization Chapter 594: Chapter 435: The Explosive Development of Civilization From the Holy Alliance, no additional information about the Divine could be found. Shen Hao eventually had to put it aside for now. He shifted his attention towards the upcoming first ranking settlement and accumulating points. With the help of the Natural Civilization, the speed at which Human Civilization gained points soared again. After all, officers from the Natural Civilization could learn the Emperors Seal with Shen Haos permission and quickly eliminate the Undead in the universe. Most of the points thus gained also converged towards Shen Hao. After all, Shen Haos power was the main reason for resolving these Undead issues. Coupled with the coordinates provided by the Holy Alliance, one can imagine how fast the points for Human Civilization were increasing. Finally, the seemingly unreachable Level 61 Civilization Mall was almost within reach! At this level, the difficulty of enhancing Civilization Mall Points actually exceeds the normal rate of gaining points, Shen Hao also roughly understood the Civilization Mall Levels of other Trial Civilizations. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Natural Civilization and Zezi Civilization, the Civilization Mall Levels are respectively Level 56 and Level 57. Even lower than the Human Civilization before participating in the Trial. On one hand, although they participate in more Trials and always manage to rank first, without cheats, a few additional Trials could not make up for the number of points gained by Human Civilization through cheats. On the other hand, they have never received an SSSS Chosen One Reward. This means there are no direct promotion rewards for points level. The points needed to upgrade are even more tremendous than for Human Civilization. It can be said, at this stage, if one cannot obtain an SSSS Chosen One Settlement Reward, it essentially means elimination because they cant keep up with the Civilization Mall Level. But regardless, Human Civilization finally has such an opportunity. Time flies swiftly amid the constant accumulation of points. Just five years away from the first ranking settlement, Human Civilization finally made that last step! The Seventh Stage! Including the dormant period, Human Civilization has been stuck at this Civilization Mall Level for nearly a hundred and forty years! It can be said that later on, all of humanity, even the entire Human Civilization System, were eagerly anticipating this upgrade. At the moment of finally reaching it, Shen Hao wasnt even the first to check. Numerous eager Chosen Ones had already clicked in. And began revealing some information. Todays Civilization Mall can now possess goods of Blue Elite Level, plus the Seventh Stage Level, the array of fascinating items was indeed dazzling. Even just at Level 61, some items were enough to astonish. For example, Elixirs used for enhancing Cultivation. These Elixirs can not only rapidly increase levels and reduce the accumulation required in Cultivationthey can even help with understanding Laws! Among them, an Elixir called Bodhi Seed was especially valued by the natives. Because it was not only affordable, but also versatile, providing assistance for all types of Cultivation. It could directly enhance affinity with the Extraordinary Laws. In addition, other equipment, and items were abundantly available. And among them, the most important technological inheritance has finally stepped into the Multi-dimensional Universe! Yes, everyone could clearly see that not only Magic, Cultivation, Card paths, even the technological path, all had the existence of Multi-dimensional Universe Jump Engine! The Seventh Stage, indeed corresponds to the Multi-dimensional Parallel Universe levels. A researcher was extremely excited, With these resources, our entire Human Civilizations power will again leap forward. Yes, this was noticeable to everyone. Not only in terms of Transcendent Level but also in technology. Shen Hao didnt waste time; he directly instructed the Analysis Department to submit a report analyzing the products of the Level 61 Civilization Mall and various resource utilization reports. Since the initiation of this Trial, everyone, including the frontline warriors, had been consciously saving points. After all, everyone knew that once the Civilization Mall Level reached the threshold of the Seventh Stage, a plethora of high-quality items would become available for exchange. In a sense, this was also why the power of the entire Human Civilization System had advanced slowly over these past dozen years. But now, it was time for an explosion! Fortunately, we still have five years, Shen Hao awaited the results post-explosion with great anticipation. It was on this day that the internal development of the entire Human Civilization, seemed like it had pressed a fast-forward button. The frontline warriors frantically exchanged various rare treasures that could enhance their power, even those common Soldiers who were still at the Fifth Stage brought out their long-accumulated Military Merit to exchange for resources that could improve their own qualities in the Seventh Stage. To break through the limits of Purple Quality. And the internal development sectors within the Human Civilization System were bustling more than ever. Various equipment, resources, technologies, much stronger than before, were continuously delivered to all domains, all domains exceeded their production outcomes, the wealth of the entire Human Civilization System, like being injected with new energy, surged crazily. Chapter 595 - 595 435 The Explosive Development of ?Chapter 595: Chapter 435: The Explosive Development of Civilization_2 Chapter 595: Chapter 435: The Explosive Development of Civilization_2 Meanwhile, the major upgrade in the Civilization Mall Level finally began to manifest in the most direct way through the Chosen Ones levels. The first to break through was none other than Qiuyue! It wasnt that Shen Haote was particularly favoring Qiuyue, but rather that Qiuyue had always been aware of her strengths. Compared to other Chosen Ones with Red Talent and a Red Profession, Qiuyue had focused primarily on advancing her level. Moreover, she had completed a Trial earlier, making her a dual-Red Chosen One. Her level had always been at the forefront, just behind Shen Hao. This breakthrough to the Seventh Stage revealed a strength that was completely on par with the Natural High Priest of the Natural Civilization. After all, the help that Shen Hao provided to the entire Civilization in terms of ability balls and equipment was of a game-changing calibre! Even for the third ability ball enhancement in the past two years, he had directly chosen the Ability Ball Furnace External, so that when the Seventh Stage warriors began to appear within the Civilization, they could be quickly armed to the fullest extent to bridge any gaps brought by the level disparity. Thus, he handed over a large pile of cheat-gained ability experience balls to Qiuyue, allowing her to further advance the level of her Loading Ability. With the Trials escalating and the number of dual-Red Chosen Ones increasing, the level of ability balls and Equipment, as well as understanding of laws, became increasingly important. And after another half year, Zhuang Zhigao followed suit, achieving a breakthrough. Then came Liu Ruoxi, Song Cheng, and others who, in the reward settlement of the previous Trial, had acquired the Red Talent and Red Profession. Thus, just half a year away from the ranking settlement, the Human Civilization had given birth to a total of seven Seventh Stage beings! This number was absolutely first in the entire Civilization Trial system. Because the top ten rankings of the Chosen Ones were almost entirely dominated by Human Civilization! This was the first time for Human Civilization since the beginning of the Civilization Trial. After all, compared to other Trial Civilizations, Human Civilization was weaker before, with Shen Hao being its only advantage. No one else could compare. But now, things were clearly different. This Trial could be seen as a complete qualitative change in the strength of Human Civilization, with no other Trial Civilizations able to compare. Maybe they started off relatively equal, or even stronger, but this already meant they were weak! Under such circumstances, all the Trial Civilizations, under the terrifying pressure of the rankings, were trembling with fear. Soon enough, Human Civilization found that other Civilizations were retracting their development. They kept a certain tacit agreement, slowing down their pace. Its as if the ranking rewards were no longer important. However, this was actually the correct choice. In the general logic of a Trial, the sudden emergence of an Overlord far surpassing other Trial Civilizations means that the difficulty of this Trial is also significantly higher. Without understanding the situation or having any contact with this Overlord, development was no longer the most crucial thing. Survival was. Retraction is the inevitable choice after struggling to accept reality. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This also led to Human Civilization only discovering two other Trial Civilizations in the past few years. Along with the Natural Civilization and the abandoned Zezi Civilization, there were only four in total, with another four still undetected. Such a retraction may not necessarily be a good thing, sighed Shen Hao inwardly. Though it was the correct choice, Human Civilization was not any tyrannical force, which could backfire. If any Civilizations encountered a crisis before being discovered by Human Civilization, they could likely be destroyed. And this didnt seem like a low probability event. Shen Hao could already clearly perceive that as the first ranking settlement approached, the Cosmic Devourer, the target of this Trial, seemed to be aware of the impending danger. Its tentacles were spreading faster and faster, almost unreservedly infiltrating all the universes within this region! As if trying to find enough information from it. Yes, the thought patterns of the Cosmic Devourer, although different from normal life forms, still possess astonishing intelligence. It is a kind of mechanical intelligence, yet filled with the brute natural instincts of a living being. The fact was just as Shen Hao had anticipated. After another month passed, all the Chosen Ones discovered that the performance values of a certain Civilization were plummeting sharply. This meant that the entire Civilization was under severe threat. And perhaps even already starting to take heavy damage. The Cosmic Devourer is a highly probable cause, Shen Hao determined this as a fact immediately. After all, the Civilization Trials would gather near the first ranking settlement node, and would not be too far apart. In this area, besides the Cosmic Devourer, there could only be the Holy Alliance. But the Holy Alliance wouldnt go destroying such non-Parallel Universe Civilizations; on the one hand, they maintain a wary attitude towards Human Civilization, and on the other hand, they have no necessityin fact, they havent even made up their mind to comprehensively invade the Zezi Civilization. However, the Holy Alliance definitely knows the coordinates of this Trial Civilization. Cant we obtain the Holy Alliances monitoring data on the Cosmic Devourer? Shen Hao summoned Feng Ping to inquire. The Holy Alliance had conducted a long and precise surveillance on this particular Cosmic Devourer. To ensure they knew the specific strength of this Devourer, and every Universe it had devoured during this time, and even would attempt to prevent it with all their might. The Witch who had initially appeared from the Holy Alliance had been tasked with such missions. So, their monitoring data must have the coordinates. However, in response to Shen Haos inquiry, Feng Ping bowed his head to admit fault, President, over the past decade, the Holy Alliance has been establishing a more meticulous internal order. Although it has caused dissatisfaction among many of its members, it indeed affected our intelligence gathering. However, if we expose an important person who has infiltrated their ranks, we still have a chance to obtain it. Shen Hao pondered slightly. He had already known that the Holy Alliance had started to guard against its interior. To put it plainly, upon discovering the existence of non-Parallel Universe Civilizations, it was natural for them to consider that many of their new recruits might have already pledged allegiance to these Civilizations. Especially since they also discovered these non-Parallel Universe Civilizations actively exterminating Undead and rescuing some Undead Worlds they had not discovered. The destiny characters of those rescued worlds would naturally become vassals of the non-Parallel Universe Civilizations. Under such circumstances, its impossible not to be vigilant internally. However, just as Feng Ping said, This was actually damaging the internal structure of the Holy Alliance. The Holy Alliance was originally a relatively loose Alliance, a gathering of destiny characters from numerous Parallel Universes. They had commonalities yet also differences; only a shared goal brought them together. Now, it had to transform into a strict force, one no longer sharing or assisting each other but instead becoming vigilant of one another. Naturally, this would cause dissatisfaction among many. During this time, Feng Ping also didnt waste any; he was actively and cautiously aligning with those strong enough to be swayed. Among them, there were even a very small number of Seventh Stage Warriors. This even earned the Human Civilization an astounding amount of points. If such a Warrior were tasked to collect coordinates, they could naturally do it, but afterward, they would be exposed, likely to be excluded and possibly even expelled. But that is simply a non-powerful Seventh Stage native. However, Shen Hao only pondered for a short time before making a decision. Between a Seventh Stage native and a powerful Trial Civilization, it was clear which was more important. Chapter 596 - 596 436 The Unique Trial Civilization ?Chapter 596: Chapter 436: The Unique Trial Civilization Chapter 596: Chapter 436: The Unique Trial Civilization Following Shen Haos instructions, Feng Ping quickly went to make arrangements. Everything went as predicted. The Seventh Stage warrior was a Ying, codenamed Ying-8, and was considered powerful within the Holy Alliance. Moreover, he was not saved by Human Civilization and then joined the Holy Alliance. He could even be considered one of the elders of the Holy Alliance. It could be said that his joining was one of the most outstanding achievements Feng Ping had made recently. However, this individual has never been much of a supporter of Holy Destiny; he represents a group who joined the Holy Alliance purely to resolve more cosmic crises and save more people. As such, Ying-8 was actually somewhat excluded by the real high-level powers within the Holy Alliance. Nevertheless, he still had the right to investigate intelligence. The results soon emerged. Ying-8s actions were completely exposed. To this, the current high-level members of the Holy Alliance seemed not too surprised, but it did indeed cause a significant disturbance within the Alliance. Even such a veteran figure had chosen to join those newly-emerged non-parallel universe civilizations! Even at this moment, the points that Human Civilization had gained once again surged drastically. The surge was enormous. It is evident how much damage this has caused to the entire Holy Alliance. As the original firm Holy Destiny Faction becomes more vigilant and exclusionary, the trend of internal division within the Holy Alliance is very clear, Dong Gong brought the report from the Analysis Department again, This trend is undoubtedly beneficial to us. However, we need to clarify two points: first, the Hall is the core of the Holy Alliance, and only certain people know the methods of moving the Hall; second, the Holy Destiny Faction still makes up about seventy percent of the Holy Alliance, of which the committed faction could account for as much as forty percent. Besides, the other factions are very fragmented, and many individuals are not concerned about the fate of the Multi-dimensional Universe and are merely seeking a place to find the meaning of continuing to live Over the years, Human Civilization has gained a certain understanding of the Holy Alliance. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. First and foremost is the number of members, which is indeed large to a terrifying extent. Just the known number of Sixth Stage warriors may well be over a hundred million! This is enough to be shocking. The Human Civilization System is currently rapidly developing, but so far, the number of Sixth Stage warriors has barely reached the million mark. Other Trial Civilizations are more or less the same, at best slightly better. With such a vast number, if united, it would be fatal to any Trial Civilization, including Human Civilization. Hence, the importance of splitting the internal unity of the Holy Alliance is self-evident. Getting to this point is good enough, Shen Hao said, Basically, its just a matter of widening the inherent cracks within the Holy Alliance, and we dont need to do too much. However, what we may face afterward might be an even stronger Holy Alliance. Yes, the high-level members of the Holy Alliance may well be aware of the contradictions within themselves and of the actions of Human Civilization. But this also brings benefits to them. Its just growing pains at most. For instance, this time, wasnt Ying-8, who was already not whole-heartedly committed yet had sufficient merit, purged from the elders? Perhaps the current internal split is also the choice and push of some people within the Holy Alliance. For them, its just a matter of time before a complete transformation. Only, they fail to understand that what Human Civilization, or rather what Trial Civilizations need most at this moment, is time. Shen Hao shifted the topic to other areas. At the current rate, when can the number of Sixth Stage warriors within our civilization system reach the ten million mark? he asked. President, it will take another twenty-one years, Dong Gong replied. Twenty-one years is a very short period for the current state of Human Civilization. And thats just based on the current rate of development. Normally, once the first ranking settlement occurs, or when the Civilization Mall Level of Human Civilization reaches Level 62, this rate is definitely going to increase. Indeed, the Sixth Stage is a level that most people cannot reach in their lifetime. But now, Human Civilization is not like before. The total population of the Human Civilization System has exceeded 60 trillion, and the total population of Human Civilization is close to 5 trillion. Among the continuously emerging new generations, each one is more gifted than the last, bolstered by vast resources, and reaching ten million Level Six warriors is just a beginning. At this rate, in another thirty to forty years at most, the Human Civilization System may not be afraid of the Holy Alliance anymore. Of course, Shen Hao has always tried hard to avoid a head-to-head conflict of equal force. It would bring too grievous a cost. Being able to crush the enemy is the best, but its feared that among the three major forces that have emerged in this Multi-dimensional Parallel Universe, the easiest one for Trial Civilizations to overcome is the Holy Alliance that simply relies on numbers to achieve victory. The current time point is still crucial for us; we need to absorb other Trial Civilizations as much as possible. After this Trial, only they will be our steadfast allies, Shen Hao instructed at last. Chapter 597 - 597 436 Unique Trial Civilization_2 ?Chapter 597: Chapter 436: Unique Trial Civilization_2 Chapter 597: Chapter 436: Unique Trial Civilization_2 Yes. Dong Gong received the order and departed. Actually, there was no need for Shen Hao to overly emphasize; after receiving the precise coordinates of the Trial Civilization that had encountered a disaster from the Holy Alliance, Feng Ping had already personally gone to scout. Without leading a team. And just by nearing it, he profoundly felt a certain kind of terrifying crisis. A kind of power at the level of laws blanketed the entire universe comprehensively. Undoubtedly, that was from the Cosmic Devourer. The Cosmic Devourer had indeed set its sights on this universe, and it had also realized that within this universe, there existed no being capable of restraining it. After all, the fate line that had successfully resisted the Cosmic Devourer does not exist here. Under such circumstances, its feared that the Cosmic Devourer holds a great deal of attention towards this universe. This moment in time, this turn of fate, this crisisperhaps it is destined to befall this Trial Civilization, tsk, truly unfortunate. Feng Ping couldnt help but feel some sympathy. Then again, speaking of the Cosmic Devourer, it is indeed powerful. Feng Ping had also recently stepped into the Seventh Stage; after all, this Trial still required his presence in many aspects, hence Shen Hao specially granted him an interest-free Military Merit loan. With it, he successfully entered the Seventh Stage. Otherwise, this mission would likely have been detected by the Cosmic Devourer at the very first instance. Because he could clearly sense that the gaze of the Cosmic Devourer was spread throughout the entire universe. Watching everything, even subtly polluting everything. At least, the Extraordinary Laws of this universe had fundamentally been altered. Feng Ping wasted no further time, and directly located the largest planet within this universe. In fact, somewhat unexpectedly. Civilizations that develop to this point, other than Human Civilization with its special circumstances, most other civilizations actually each have their own distinct characteristics. Either unique developmental paths or unique Mother Planet laws. In a word, they have a masterstroke. But this planet at first glance seemed not much different from the current Human Civilization Mother Star. The primary tone of the entire planet was still dominated by forests and oceans, besides this, there were numerous densely packed cities scattered across the planets surface, these cities were also filled with a blend of transcendence and technology, with different areas having their unique features. Indeed very similar to Human Civilization. However, as Feng Ping truly infiltrated and began his detailed investigation, he quickly noticed differences. On this planet, there were too many people, too many cities. The density exceeded what an ordinary civilization could develop. At a rough glance, there were at least tens of quadrillions of people. Almost on par with the entire level of the Human Civilization System. Naturally, all these people belonged to different Species, the cities they lived in also had different styles, which is to say, this Trial Civilization had integrated all the populations of the Affiliated Civilizations into their Mother Planet! Moreover, Feng Ping discovered that among these Affiliated Civilizations, there seemed to be no clear civilization hierarchy. Even most of the cities had mixed habitation. All Sect Masters lived together. And the Mayors of these cities, or rather Big Shots, came from various Species as well. Impressive indeed. Feng Ping also realized the uniqueness of this Civilization, How do they ensure that there will be no conflict internally? You know, even though Human Civilization is sufficiently open, the status of Primordial Humans must still be safeguarded. Otherwise, as the Civilization develops to the end, its hard to say if it will still be Human Civilization. After all, the speed at which Trial Civilizations assimilate Affiliated Civilizations is simply too fast, with no time for coordination between them, internal conflict is inevitable, and a clear primary-secondary relationship must be established to directly suppress some contradictions. This is different from Natural Civilizations. Although Natural Civilizations also continuously absorb other Affiliated Civilizations and grant the Species of Affiliated Civilizations equal status with their own, they possess an unsurpassed existenceNature. Under the affinity of Nature, the Primordial Race of Natural Civilizations still enjoys an extraordinary status. Because they are closest to nature. But at the moment Feng Ping reined in his emotions and once again delved into deeper observation. This civilization is called the Allen Civilization. A very ordinary name. Simply because the planet is called Allen, and they also refer to themselves as the Allen Federation. All affiliated civilizations, once confirmed as members, have the qualification to relocate to the Allen Mother Star, and even from within the affiliated civilizations, one primary and one secondary representative can be elected to join the highest council of the Allen Federation, becoming one of its members. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And this highest council, although it has a Supreme Chairman, operates on a rotational system. Yes, a rotational system. It acts more like a meeting coordinator rather than the ultimate ruler. Aside from their individual rights, all matters concerning the future of the Allen Civilization require a swift vote from all members to decide. So thats how it is. After understanding the history of the Allen Civilization, Feng Ping came to realize why this civilization had become what it was today. The Allen Civilization is one of the few that almost perished in the middle of its course. It is a new civilization formed from the recombination of seven civilizations that had already failed in their Trials! That is to say, in the beginning, the Allen people didnt exist. The word Allen was nothing more than an empty shell, its core had already changed. And the reason this civilization was able to step by step reach its current state was merely due to the immense pressure given by the Civilization Trial, forcing the internal suppression of contradictions and to fully maintain unity. Although each of their Trials after reorganization was either passed on the first or second attempt, every time it was quite difficult, lacking the ease of other powerful civilizations, and thus there was no environment for internal strife. One can only say, the civilization reached a delicate balance between its internal and external environments. But obviously, this balance has been broken in this Trial. Feng Ping saw a lot of propaganda in many cities. Unity! Unity is the foundation of the existence of the Allen Federation! The greater the crisis, the more we need unity! Fear is useless, it only leads us to extinction. Believe in the highest council, believe in the power brought by unity! As long as we stand united once more, the Allen Federation will be invincible! These slogans seem to be merely promoting unity, inspiring people to face the crisis together. But Feng Ping is very clear that true unity doesnt require such propaganda. No matter how difficult the previous victories had been, the Allen Civilization had already formed a strong cohesion. It was brought about by successive victories. But reaching the point where such widespread propaganda is needed only indicates that there are indeed problems within the Allen Civilization. As Feng Ping delved deeper into his investigation, he quickly discovered that this was indeed the case. Inside the Allen Civilization, there were several political factions. First is the Holdout Faction, advocating for defending the Mother Planet and fighting to the death against the Cosmic Devourers targeting them. Second is the Aid-Seeking Faction, striving to seek help from other civilizations, whether indigenous civilizations or Trial Civilizations, even going as far as becoming an affiliated civilization of some Trial Civilization. Third is the Surrender Faction, which indeed surprised Feng Ping at first, but this faction truly exists; they plan to let the Cosmic Devourer join the civilization, to be aware of the Civilization Trial, to know about the broader stage. And then theres the fourth, the Disband Faction, where everyone accepts the fate of extinction and scrambles for individual survival. There are also intersections among these factions, for example, some people support holding out while simultaneously seeking aid, and some want a tentative surrender to see the reaction, then make other decisions. This must have been influenced by the pollution, Feng Ping indeed felt a sense of awe. One can only say, this is the biggest issue when lacking a strong, influential voice. Chapter 598 - 598 437 Preparation for the Great Battle ?Chapter 598: Chapter 437: Preparation for the Great Battle Complete! Chapter 598: Chapter 437: Preparation for the Great Battle Complete! Reaching this level of Trial Civilizations, it is impossible not to pay attention to the issue of status pollution. They must have encountered similar situations. But even so, lacking a strong and powerful core, no matter how much attention is given, problems will still arise when facing a strong and terrifying enemy. Just like the current situation. Feng Ping, even as an outsider, can perceive the existence of pollution. Not to mention, the fact that the Surrender Faction can appear overtly. The Allen Federation Civilization, indeed once managed to mitigate a disaster by recruiting powerful natives and providing them with a larger stage, even bringing a powerful boost to the civilization itself, but this does not mean such a strategy can always work. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not to mention, the Cosmic Devourer, although possessing a self-consciousness and intelligence not inferior to sentient beings, even superior, its thought logic ultimately differs from that of civilizations. Allowing the Cosmic Devourer to join just increases the likelihood of gradually turning the entire civilization into puppets. As long as the quantity of civilization is maintained, even if it becomes puppet-like, the existence of civilization can still be preserved. But for the individuals now, this would mean the loss of lifes meaning. It can only be said, this civilizations pollution situation is rather serious. To the extent that, the entire civilizations recognition has been somewhat distorted. Feng Ping quickly reported the news to Shen Hao. Such severity is unexpected. Shen Hao was also somewhat surprised. At least, from the way the Cosmic Devourer deals with other universes, it has not demonstrated such powerful strength to twist an entire enormous and also very powerful Trial Civilization by itself. However, he just thought about it briefly and understood the reason. Other parallel universes are not just a single universe; behind them are other powers of Law, namely All Gods, or even the higher-level shadows of fate. Otherwise, how could some parallel universes, even those that havent reached the Seventh Stage, have a fate line that can resist the Cosmic Devourer? Under such circumstances, the true strength of the Cosmic Devourer is actually suppressed. This can also be seen from the serious attitude of the Holy Alliance towards the Cosmic Devourer. With the power of the Holy Alliance, dealing with the Cosmic Devourer still requires so much effort. Of course, it might also be related to the strength of the Allen Civilization. Normally, possessors of Red Mythical Talent should have a strong resistance to such pollution. Even if their Level is slightly insufficient, they shouldnt be corrupted and distorted to such an extent. Look into the top individuals of Allen Civilization, especially those with Red Mythical Talent or Profession. Shen Hao gave Feng Ping another task. For such a civilization, investigating relevant information is not difficult. Due to the lack of strong and forceful order, it must show fairness in many areas. Information fairness is a very important point. Most of the information will not be hidden from the council, and all council members represent their respective interests. Feng Ping then took very little time to gather the information. The result left him somewhat speechless. Allen Civilization, in total, has four Chosen Ones with Red Mythical Talent, among whom only two possess Red Mythical Level Profession. But at the moment, all four are in terrible condition. One has fallen, one is missing, and the other two are seriously injured and are in a coma. The fallen one died directly under the arrival of the Cosmic Devourer, sacrificing themselves to buy time for the civilization. The other two injured were also hurt at that time, and have since been unable to awaken. As for the last one, they disappeared afterwards and were deemed a coward by everyone in the Allen Federation. The four strongest Chosen Ones, none able to take charge of the situation, this too is the reason for the chaos. However, upon receiving the news, Shen Hao immediately realized that the fled one is the key. Once a civilization is declared extinct in a Civilization Trial, the remaining Chosen Ones either join other civilizations or become Contractor or Resurrectionist, seemingly without the option to forever stay in some indigenous civilization, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes. This information was told to him by many Contractors. Contractors mostly come from civilizations that have perished. And they seemingly have only the option to become Contractors after their civilization perishes, similar to the initial Blood Demons that appeared early on when they were still weak. Shen Hao can assure that not many Chosen Ones, especially the powerful ones, are willing to become Contractors for other civilizations to command. This is vastly different from becoming an Affiliated Civilization in terms of meaning, dignity, and status. Not to say, Shen Hao treats Contractors kindly, but that is his benevolence, not a necessity. This means, the fled Chosen One is likely just hiding, waiting for an opportunity. Then the question arises, how to find that person? Shen Hao looked towards his possibility of performing the fourth cheat installation. Because this time for cheat installation is close to the special period of the first ranking settlement, considering the importance of this timing, Shen Hao didnt proceed with the installation immediately but temporarily set it aside. Chapter 599 - 599 437 Preparation for the Great Battle ?Chapter 599: Chapter 437: Preparation for the Great Battle Complete! _2 Chapter 599: Chapter 437: Preparation for the Great Battle Complete! _2 The cheat panel only restricts the cooldown time between cheat installations, not the maximum duration. Therefore, theres no rush to install them. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And now, they can come into play. Indeed, what Shen Hao chose was the [Chosen One Detection Hack]. In his previous third cheat installation, he chose the map cheat, which can unlock the map information of a universe in the shortest time, used by Shen Hao in some non-Undead Crisis battlefield universes to quickly clear enemies and gain points. Now, combined with the Chosen One Detection Hack, it can be perfectly used to pinpoint the Chosen Ones coordinates. Thus, Shen Haos true form descended and directly arrived in this universe. At first glance, he found the other party. But unexpectedly, he found another Chosen One here who does not belong to any of the Trial Civilizations discovered so far, nor to the Allen Civilization! Interesting, Shen Hao suddenly became a bit intrigued. It is known that the Human Civilization paid a substantial price to find the coordinates of the universe where the Allen Civilization resides, and how did this Trial Civilization find it here and still sneak in under the close watch of the Cosmic Devourer? Now, only three Trial Civilizations have yet to appear, including the second one, and this Chosen One seems to be from the civilization ranked second, Shen Hao looked at the civilization rankings. At this stage of the trial, the rankings really didnt attract much attention. After all, Human Civilization is far ahead, already surpassing the second place by an order of magnitude. Under such circumstances, it was inevitable for Human Civilization to dominate all the Trial Civilizations. Whatever rewards were obtained would likely have to be surrendered. Even if they were Rule Type, we all are in the same Civilization System in the future, wouldnt I be able to enjoy your Rule Type rewards? Therefore, other civilizations greatly lost their drive to compete for rankings, especially the four civilizations that had made contact with Human Civilization. Tempted by the multiple Military Merits, they almost fully assisted Human Civilization in scoring points, paying no heed to their own rank competition. The current Second Civilization was also able to rise step by step under such circumstances. Being ranked second was not necessarily due to immense strength. But now, it seems they might have some unique advantage? Shen Hao recorded this coordinate but wasnt in a hurry to investigate. Instead, he let Feng Ping find the hidden Warrior of the Allen Civilization. This was a male Chosen One with sky-blue skin and a tall figure, adorned with scales that didnt add any ugliness but seemed to exude beauty and was quite handsome. His Talent appeared to be combat-oriented. Muscles bulged, emitting a fierce aura. However, all aura was firmly bound within a light black halo, evidently a kind of Treasure used for concealment. Had Feng Ping not arrived in front of him and possessed strong detection abilities, it would truly be hard to confirm that this was the person he sought. Besides, Feng Ping also keenly detected that the others body seemed to contain very subtle yet immense different auras. Is this hiding a large group of people? Feng Ping speculated in his mind, but he no longer observed and simply stepped forward. As he revealed himself, the other party was first shocked, then overjoyed. Neither expression was concealed at all. For such a Warrior, emotions such as joy and sorrow surfacing so clearly indicated how much strain he was under. Which Civilization does your emissary hail from? The other party even asked eagerly. The Chosen One identity of Feng Ping was beyond doubt. Being able to find him so quietly without any local Law aura, he could only be a Chosen One. The First Civilization. Feng Ping faced the others expectant gaze and answered directly. This time, the surprise on the other side was plainly obvious. However, that surprise only lasted for a brief moment. Instead, they quickly calmed down. My name is Wuer, one of the top executives of the Allen Civilization, he said solemnly, You must have seen the situation of Allen Civilization, this trial has far exceeded the level we are supposed to face, now, no matter what your plans are, we will comply unconditionally. Actually, there was one more thing he didnt say. In their view, the reason why this trial was so difficult was clearly related to the civilization before them. The potential of the opposing side far exceeded theirs. It was ten times, or even dozens of times in terms of points growth! Being matched with such a civilization was both fortunate and unfortunate for them because they could only become the supporting roles. Supporting roles might benefit from the main character, but they also might become mere sacrificial pawns. Feng Ping was straightforward as he said, Your entire civilization has already been deeply twisted by the Cosmic Devourer, severe illness requires drastic remedies, under such circumstances, only with another higher status and stronger type of pollution can it be corrected. Wuer understood and thus widened his eyes in shock, Does your civilization possess a status holder more powerful than the Cosmic Devourer? How strong is the status of the Cosmic Devourer? Aside from him, as a Red Mythical Talent and Red Mythical Level Profession holder, even the other two Chosen Ones with Red Mythical Talents were somewhat influenced. This is ultimately their universe. In terms of status, Red Mythical Talent is no longer at the top. Yet under such circumstances, there exists someone of even higher status? Thinking about that incredible rate of points growth, after asking that question, Wuer understood. This must be the reason. The strength of this civilization may not be stronger than theirs, at least not initially, but they have a Chosen One who is much stronger than the top warriors within their civilizations! This is the reason for the burst of potential! Joy surged through Wuers heart. If so, becoming an Affiliated Civilization was completely acceptable to him; it might even be the greatest opportunity for the entire Allen Civilization. The issues of Allen Civilization were already clear to them. What do we need to do? Wuer asked directly. We will comply unconditionally, just asking for a place as an Affiliated Civilization, and if Allen Civilization perishes, then seeking a refuge. Currently, there was no environment for equivalent negotiation; unconditional compliance was what they needed to do. And Feng Ping already knew of Shen Haos plan. He responded, Just wait patiently, although Allen Civilization has some internal turmoil, it actually hasnt suffered much damage, and in a few months, well launch a major offensive against the Cosmic Devourer in collaboration with the Holy Alliance, the main battlefield should be your universe, then well need you to stand out, leading the cleansed civilizations to support our assault. Good! Wuer had no objections to this plan, and nodded vehemently, even clenched his fists, Allen Civilization has developed up to now, and we have some trump cards, this will be a good chance to let the Cosmic Devourer taste its own medicine! To be honest, their defeat was indeed frustrating. Saying they were restrained wouldnt be an overstatement. The Cosmic Devourer controls a more powerful status, and the Allen Federation Civilization internally lacks a strong unifying voice, making it easier to be polluted, divided. Otherwise, how could a Trial Civilization that made it to this stage fall almost without resistance? Thus, the preparations for the great battle were basically completed. Chapter 600 - 600 438 Shen Hao in His Strongest Form ?Chapter 600: Chapter 438: Shen Hao in His Strongest Form! Chapter 600: Chapter 438: Shen Hao in His Strongest Form! Although there is another Chosen One from the civilization ranked second, Shen Hao, after careful consideration, decided not to seek him out. From the experience of the Holy Alliance, the war with the Cosmic Devourer will be a prolonged process. Thus, some matters are not urgent. The civilization ranked second would indeed be a strong support, but it wouldnt be a decisive factor; Shen Hao believed that they would make the right choice once they witnessed the start of the war. We shall start our main attack from this universe, Shen Hao stated his opinion, let the Holy Alliance search for other directions, anyone can start first. The Cosmic Devourer has one major flaw, which is its clumsiness in terms of mobility. Its true form is, after all, a universe. This also leads to the fact that the Cosmic Devourer is easily attacked from multiple angles, especially since it has already established certain connections with numerous universes. However, under the circumstances where the opponent prioritizes the universe where the Allen Civilization is present, Shen Haos decision actually means that Human Civilization will attract the greatest extent of animosity. The Holy Alliance had even more reason to agree. But Human Civilization was not too worried. In this war, Human Civilization actually possessed a significant advantage individual strength. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Perhaps they were at least an order of magnitude fewer in number compared to the Holy Alliance, but this war against the Cosmic Devourer places more emphasis on individual power. Countless warriors at the Sixth Stage are merely akin to cannon fodder. Simply used to exhaust the energy of the Cosmic Devourer. Rightfully, this is also an opportunity, a chance for Human Civilization to highlight its own advantages and display itself, thus attracting more warriors to join. Undermining, for a force, is indeed an addictive activity. The final result was as expected; the Holy Alliance simply felt that Human Civilization was expressing sincerity and emphasizing the importance of this non-parallel universe civilization that they went as far as exposing an undercover elder to try and save. Therefore, they happily agreed. Currently, the high-level members of the Holy Alliance still primarily regard the Human Civilization or these non-parallel universe civilizations with caution, even a certain hostility, but they also understand the priority of conflicts. The Cosmic Devourer, and even All Gods, are threats much greater than non-parallel universe civilizations. Hence, the main scheme of the war was quickly determined. Overall, each would fight their own battles, launching attacks from different directions simultaneously. The Human Civilization System, along with the legions from three newly joined powerful civilizations, were all ready for the stronger points acquired by joining the newly included civilizations. And the new generation that has grown during the long gap in the past, are all eager for this war. Among them was Qiao Yu, whom Shen Hao had once considered the Child of Destiny and observed for a long time. Having been in this trial for over a decade, Qiao Yu had finally advanced to the Sixth Rank after the Civilization Mall Level was promoted to the Seventh Stage. Although the number of Sixth Stage individuals in the Human Civilization System has reached tens of millions, under the ever-growing base number, this still represents a high level of individual strength in Human Civilization. After all, there are only about a dozen individuals who have reached the Seventh Stage. Qiao Yu, relying on his own efforts and the advantage of his Talent, successfully became the Commander of an army of a million people. These million individuals, all are at least of the Fifth Rank warriors! With such numbers, mere early Sixth Rank strength isnt much. Therefore, Qiao Yu clearly understood that to seize this opportunity and to establish his achievements, the most important thing is not to fight hard, but to bring out the full potential of his armys strength! We need to become Wanderers, Qiao Yu shared his thoughts with the rest of the commanders and even the frontline warriors during the internal combat strategy meeting of the legion. Nowadays, they have already roughly understood the specific process of fighting against the Cosmic Devourer. Firstly, they will combat the contaminated life forms and Dimensional Creatures that have invaded from the original body of the Cosmic Devourer within the defending universe, including thoroughly controlled figures such as the Seven Giants and the captured Witch, who are now reduced to being the Cosmic Devourers favored or, to say, puppets, playthings but often possessing power stronger than the original. Even the Seventh Stage might appear. They are also a part of the manifested power of the Cosmic Devourer. After clearing these enemies, the Cosmic Devourer would realize the scale of this battle, starting to contract its power. Next comes the most dangerous moment. They would have to enter the Body Universe of the Cosmic Devourer for combat! What does this equate to? Its equivalent to fighting with the Heavenly Dao in a certain universe! Everything will become their enemy! Including all Extraordinary Power, including all the Extraordinary Laws within the universe. Even destiny, fate. Their power would be severely suppressed, their luck becoming extremely poor, while the enemy, on the contrary, would be significantly strengthened as if blessed by a God. Chapter 601 - 601 438 Shen Hao in His Strongest Form_2 ?Chapter 601: Chapter 438: Shen Hao in His Strongest Form!_2 Chapter 601: Chapter 438: Shen Hao in His Strongest Form!_2 Under normal circumstances, this step would involve advancing with a large army, destroying everything in sight, be it life or matter, because everything is considered an enemy. However, Qiao Yu had decided to become a Wanderer! What is a Wanderer? Detaching from the main forces, to draw the encirclement of enemies, then carry out annihilation, pursuit, or a combination of fleeing and fighting. The danger is self-evident. Of course, the rewards are also extremely generous. But the reason why Qiao Yu decided to do this, and even managed to convince his subordinates and the legion he led to do the same, was naturally because he had the confidence to do so. [Military Chess] This was his Talent. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. His profession was also related to the military. With the effect of such a profession and talent, he could under certain circumstances predict the situation on the battlefield, transforming real warfare into a game on the chessboard, and then using his strong talent for chess to win the war. Compared to following the main forces with steady progress, this more aggressive method of combat suited him better. It was with such ability that he had been able to become the commander of a million-strong army, with newly ascended power of the Sixth Stage, and indeed, all his subordinates had chosen to join his legion because of their trust in his ability. This was a legion made up of people willing to take risks, full of desire and eager to seize their own opportunities and lives in this grand era. After a swift discussion, they finalized the entire battle plan. Finally, the time came to step onto the first major battlefield of the Trial. As the military order passed through the command system and was delivered to every warriors hand, Qiao Yu, along with everyone else, stood directly on the teleportation area. In the next moment, all the people and their warships entered the battlefield in the form of a fleet! Upon their arrival, war had already erupted. The Cosmic Devourer was clearly infuriated, and although Qiao Yu couldnt directly witness such a high-level entity, he could clearly feel the deformations of the transcendent laws around him, an indescribable dark aura continuously eroding everyone, even the universe seemed to have changed, space itself appeared twisted as if darkness was devouring everything. If it were a typical legion, they would probably have been severely damaged by this pollution in an instant. However, the Human Civilization Systems legion had no such concerns. Everyones War Armor, Warship, and even the Imprint of the great Emperor within their Soul Consciousness sparkled brightly at this moment. Like a light dispelling darkness, all unease was eliminated. Perhaps the status of ordinary Chosen Ones would be inferior to the Cosmic Devourer, but that certainly did not include Shen Hao. Shen Haos status was even stronger! More importantly, after the previous struggle to analyze a piece of the Cosmic Devourers Consciousness Avatar, Shen Hao also gained targeted experience. In the aspect of status contention, Shen Hao showed a clear advantage. Such performance also astonished the other Trial Civilizations. Especially Wuer, who had been observing in secret and was very anxious. As one of the strongest Chosen Ones of the Allen Civilization, Wuer had directly faced the Cosmic Devourer. Although he wasnt affected by its status pollution, Wuer could only barely resist. But now, it was an overwhelming victory! The difference was too clear, Wuer had always thought he stood at the pinnacle among all the Chosen Ones based on his foundation, but he had never imagined there could be such powerful Chosen Ones! This also brought him great excitement and confidence. However, Wuer soon realized that although the Human Civilizations legion was unaffected, the situation for his Allen Civilization was the complete opposite. In a short period of time, the Surrender Faction within the civilization had gained an unprecedented victory, with calls for surrender flooding the civilian population. The visible pollution was rapidly distorting everyone. Even to the point where a significant number of people were deforming, on the verge of completely falling and becoming Favoured or Puppets of the Cosmic Devourer. It was as if the Cosmic Devourer had found a singular breakthrough here, intending to press all its power into it. And what happened next seemed to validate Qiao Yus speculation. Above the skies of the Allen Mother Star, countless polluted powers and even corrupted laws kept converging and twisting, solidifying into a massive gaping maw. Just looking up at it was enough to make ones head spin. Yet, to the many people afflicted by this pollution, that horrifying maw appeared to be the gateway to paradise. More and more people fell to their knees in excitement, pledging their submission in the name of the highest interests. It was not merely the physical manifestation of the Cosmic Devourers power, but also the descent of its will! At this moment, even the Chosen One from the Second Civilization lurking within Allen Civilization began to shiver uncontrollably. Named Cong Yi, this seemingly mere reconnoiter was actually one of the strongest in the Second Civilization. With a Red Mythical Talent and a Red Mythical Level profession! And an impressive strength at Level 63. Under normal circumstances, he had already reached a terrifying level of power, possibly even surpassing the strongest of the Holy Alliance. But even so, in the face of that gigantic bloody mouth, Cong Yi still felt his own insignificance. An insignificance so profound it bordered on despair. Because this was no longer just the power of a universeit was a surge from the deeper layers of the entire multi-dimensional parallel universe! Far beyond what he could withstand, and far beyond what his civilization could currently oppose. Even if Trial Civilizations grew rapidly, in such trials, there might not be time to grow! It was this clear recognition that deepened the despair. Could the First Civilization really reach such a level? Doubts like this surfaced in Cong Yis mind. But just then, a dramatic change occurred! Glorious golden light, together with a grand sense of suppression, burst forth in the skies above the Allen Mother Star! They were the phantasms of boundless palaces and a tremendously vast and magnificent warship! And Shen Haos silhouette hovered atop the entire warship. It was almost larger than the entire Allen Mother Star, definitely dwarfing the gaping mouth manifested by the Cosmic Devourer. Indeed, this was Shen Hao going all out for the first time after stepping into the Seventh Stage! His total strength unleashed! The Emperors Set, post-upgrade, was fully equipped, including the Emperor Battleship; these Profession Exclusive Equipments unleashed their rightful terrifying power in this moment. His Dominator Domain, with numerous enhancements, was fully materialized, with the majority of the Red Mythical Abilities erupting within the Domain. Even countless Heroic Spirits from the Eternal Divine Kingdom awoke at this moment, each turning into a formidable warrior within the Domain! One could say, at this point, Shen Hao was no longer just himself. But also a universe, a universe wholly dominated by him, imbued with a series of powerful laws! Even at the moment of his appearance, warriors of the Human Civilization System could feel the power in their chests boiling, feeling an intimate connection with the great Emperor. This two-way empowerment pushed both Shen Hao and the entire Human Civilization System to their zeniths! This was Shen Hao in his ultimate form! Even Shen Hao himself had never experienced such immense power, as if in this instant, he truly understood the essence of Sovereign and Emperor! Looking again at the arriving will of the Cosmic Devourer. How feeble it was! In the witness of the Civilization Trial, Allen Civilization, now formally becomes an Affiliated Civilization of Human Civilization, my subjects! Shen Hao drew his Emperors Sword, making a pledge to all of Allen Civilization. This moment did not mark the end of a Trial, there was no chance to select a formal Affiliated Civilization. But it did not matter. What Shen Hao needed was only a catalyst, and that was enough. Chapter 602 - 602 439 The Second Stage Battlefield ?Chapter 602: Chapter 439: The Second Stage Battlefield! Chapter 602: Chapter 439: The Second Stage Battlefield! This sentence contained a meaning only the citizens of Trial Civilizations could comprehend. It was equivalent to laying another choice out before the Allen Civilization. Even just pondering this possibility, while Shen Haos majestic power of status incessantly hammered at everyones spirit, could quickly exert a tremendous effect. Seeking the Favoured sometimes was simply accomplished by brute actions. Otherwise, there would be no need for the Cosmic Devourer to resort to the Surrender Faction pretext. Alas, as a representative of Human Civilization and a member of the Trial Civilizations, the justification he gave shone even brighter and stood more towering! Visibly, the Black Energy enveloping every individual within the Allen Civilization was swiftly expelled, replaced by a grandeur aura. They were being rapidly polluted by Shen Hao. Yet, this sort of contamination, aside from loyalty, was the least impacting on ones consciousness of self. After all, even without the influence of status pollution, the same loyalty would exist once Human Civilization became the Sovereign Civilization over the Allen Civilization. This also allowed these people to swiftly come to their senses. So close! Our entire civilization was contaminated! Thankfully, Human Civilization appeared, and the great Human Emperor has saved us! Weve misjudged Lord Wuer! Can the Supreme Council still function? Now is not the time to relax. After the entire society came to its senses, the Allen Civilization rapidly displayed the demeanor that a powerful Trial Civilization should have. Each level quickly contacted their superiors, confirming their conditions, and without a sufficient management layer, the various counter-attack operations and defensive systems of the entire civilization actually began operating rapidly. It was at this moment that an already prepared Wuer stepped forward. His voice, utilizing broadcasting privileges, was heard across the entire planet. I am Wuer, and I am appointed by the great Human Emperor as the wartime supreme commander of the Allen Federation Civilization. Now, the military defense of the Allen Federation will be fully taken over by me, and incorporated into the entire combat command system of the Trials The appearance of Wuer was akin to planting a flag within the current Allen Civilization; everyone collectively sprung into action, with efficiency skyrocketing. Indeed, this was the command personally passed on to Divine Sense Wuer by Feng Ping, as instructed by Shen Hao. Within todays Allen Federation Civilization, Shen Haos name stood for justice, his ruling status even surpassing the Supreme Council of the Allen Federation. Numerous Legions deployed in haste. This was also largely due to the unique traits of the Allen Civilization; if all Affiliated Civilizations within the system had not been gathered on a single Mother Planet, Shen Hao might not have been able to resolve everything at once. But regardless, the power of the Cosmic Devourer was thoroughly suppressed. Shen Hao, maintaining an ethereal presence, gazed upon the manifestation of this Cosmic Devourer; He could feel the others rage. It was a fury mingled with utmost calm, like a volcano on the verge of eruption; perhaps churning wildly inside, yet outwardly still without a hint of unrest. Clearly, the wisdom of the Cosmic Devourer had recognized its greatest foe, and Shen Haos presence equally displayed an extraordinary threat. It now regarded Shen Hao as an equal! The Cosmic Devourer quickly initiated its next course of action. Contraction. Evidently, it had also realized that attacks launched in synchrony by other universes, along with the presence of Shen Hao, posed a threat to it. To continue fighting outside its main body was merely a waste of power. It had to unfold its defenses promptly. At the same time, members of the Holy Alliance battling in other universes also suddenly realized that the Cosmic Devourer was retracting its dispatched Favoured. Why so soon? The thought processes of Cosmic Devourers are very alike; there must have been some unforeseen development. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Is it due to the non-Parallel Universe Civilizations? Most likely. They truly are extraordinary, especially the Human Emperor. Fellows, lets leave other matters for later; for now, our task is to eliminate this Cosmic Devourer! The Holy Alliance set aside their shock, readying for the Second Stage. This stage would be the most perilous. Heading towards the Cosmic Devourers core to further erode its power, even Transcenders faced a significant chance of sacrifice during the process! The Cosmic Devourer had assimilated too many Children of Destiny, fully aware of each ones strengths and even weaknesses. To defeat such an enemy, only the most unsophisticated methods could be employed. However, many had realized that this battle might differ from previous ones. Meanwhile, Shen Hao was also preparing for the Second Stage. As he took his leave, his gaze swept over the Allen Civilization below, quickly disappearing. But on the Mother Planet of the Allen Civilization, Cong Yi of the Second Civilization suddenly broke into a cold sweat. Indeed, he could confirm that the gaze of the Human Emperor above just then had been fixed on him! How can there be such a formidable Chosen One! Cong Yis emotions at this moment were even more shaken than Wuers. Unlike Wuer, who could only view Human Civilization and this Human Emperor as the greatest hope, Cong Yi was acutely aware that as part of the Second Civilization, even if the First Civilization demonstrated such a staggering difference in points, they still harbored a sliver of illusion. Chapter 603 - 603 439 The Second Stage Battlefield _2 ?Chapter 603: Chapter 439: The Second Stage Battlefield! _2 Chapter 603: Chapter 439: The Second Stage Battlefield! _2 Only now does Cong Yi understand clearly that fantasies are ultimately just fantasies. He is utterly certain that the reason this trial is so arduous is largely due to Human Civilization, indeed, due to this Human Emperor himself! His once-prided hidden abilities now seem like a mere joke! Compared to other Chosen Ones, it is like a complete break in formidable power! Cong Yi takes a deep breath, knowing what he must do now. Hurry back, then swiftly make a decisive move. In the face of such existence, they simply have no right to remain onlookers. However, at this moment, Shen Hao isnt really concerned about this so-called Second Civilization; that previous glance was merely a slight hint, his attention now completely focused on the second battlefield. Lets not rush in, Shen Hao narrows his eyes, sitting high on the Emperors Throne, instead choosing to disperse his strength first. After all, he cannot be certain that the intelligence shared by the Holy Alliance is accurate; besides, this is ultimately a Fate Node, and if nothing goes wrong, the Holy Alliance would probably be destined to lose. There must be something extraordinary about this Cosmic Devourer right in front. Even Shen Hao cannot afford to be complacent against such an enemy. At this moment, the entire Trial Civilization System has received the order to begin the Second Stage of war. Qiao Yu, who has been waiting for this moment, knows his and his colleagues opportunity has arrived. He sits in his warship, having already taken enhanced Elixirs, fully armed with all his equipment, and a Chessboard that only he can see has appeared before him. The over one million Fifth Stage warriors he commands, including himself, are all chess pieces on this board. Let the entire army first enter stealth mode, Qiao Yu makes his first move, then quickly the second, Well follow close to the main force, entering the enemy universe! As soon as he finishes speaking, the entire legion swiftly executes the orders. All the warriors wear expressions of anticipation mixed with nervousness. They know the strengths of their commander and realize that in front of such a leader, their role is to be the chess pieces! They just need to carry out each command faithfully. Some of the key positions even have activated Puppet Talismans with a time limit. Even if they wanted to resist, they couldnt. This undoubtedly shows their absolute trust in Qiao Yu! The main force quickly enters a brand-new universe. This place, unlike any other universe, is filled with a sticky mixture of colors, as if numerous colors were chaotically twisted together without fully merging, directly creating an intense sense of nausea visually. Beyond that, the laws here are extremely chaotic. Its like various incredibly random and even contradictory rules are intertwined. Some Chosen Ones, whose power started touching the Cosmic Level Extraordinary Rules, immediately realize that such chaos can coexist without collapsing indicates there must be a higher level of Extraordinary Rules at play. And they quickly find the source of these Extraordinary Rules. It is the will of the Cosmic Devourer! It can even be said, the Cosmic Devourer can only take shape in front of these unique Extraordinary Rules. Does this mean finding the origin of these rules will reveal the origin of the Cosmic Devourer? Many quickly grasp the crucial point here. However, this is not what they need to consider, but rather what Shen Hao needs to consider. At this moment, what lies before the entire legion are countless enemies! Yes, initially people thought those were just specks hidden underneath the sticky colors, but as they got closer, everyone realized what they were. Creatures, densely packed various creatures! Every species is a mixture of extremely distorted colors and laws; even with such a vast number, no two species are the same. Complete deformation! These are the favored ones of the Cosmic Devourer; in the previous first war, many were encountered, but precisely because they were encountered, everyone could understand more clearly how much enhancement these favored ones had gained now. Before they were only at about the Fourth Stage of miscellaneous soldiers, now they all reached the Fifth Stage. Moreover, their size is larger, their strength stronger, their shells harder, and even after initial contact, it was discovered that the enemy has powerful self-recovery abilities, as well as various abilities faintly resembling the shadows of Cosmic Treasures. How many BUFFs have been added! The warriors of the Human Civilization System finally understand what it means to fight away from home. In the past, it was them who relied on Shen Hao and the Trial Civilizations to constantly stack BUFFs, but now, they finally met an opponent who is evenly matched in this aspect, or even stronger. The pressure suddenly soared. After the enemys strength improved, in terms of numbers, they were utterly crushing! However, at this moment, a continuous flow of power suddenly emerged from all warriors of the Human Civilization System. Accompanied by various abilities. Great Sun, darkness, holy, lightning, flames Without exception, all are strong! Even in terms of status, they exceeded those powers from the Cosmic Treasures. After all, these are the Red Mythical abilities possessed by Shen Hao! And every ability is of a high level! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its the President! The Emperors power is blessing us! The warriors quickly understood everything, but what grew was not only power but also great courage. The confidence Shen Hao brought them was not forced by some Extraordinary Means, but by victory after victory! Dont say the enemy is not stronger than them; even if they really were, they have no doubt that under the watchful eyes of the great Emperor, they will achieve the ultimate victory. Qiao Yu and the Legion he led got the same aid. This empowerment even made the Chessboard in front of him shine brightly, each chess piece possessing formidable power. This will definitely be the most brilliant game of my life! Qiao Yu was not too excited, but calmness is actually the expression of his complete excitement. Taking a quick glance at the Chessboard, Qiao Yu quickly found his desired breakthrough! Not on this side of the battlefield, but on the other side, belonging to the Holy Alliances battlefield! I still need more help. Qiao Yu didnt hesitate; he directly contacted other Wanderer commanders on the combat channel. Fortunately, he wasnt the only one with similar ideas. And when Shen Hao noticed that a nearly a hundred million strong Wandering Army had broken off from the main force and started approaching a certain direction, he was slightly surprised. However, he quickly guessed these peoples intentions. Indeed, the battlefield of Human Civilization was not the main battlefield; the focal point giving the Cosmic Devourer the most pressure on the frontline battlefield was not the Legion but Shen Hao himself; on the other side, however, it was completely different; Shen Hao knew how huge a lineup the Holy Alliance had prepared for this war. That side was where the Legion could exert the most pressure on the Cosmic Devourer in the Legion war. For the Wanderer troops yearning for the greatest war exploits at the risk, there lay the stage. Shen Haos gaze followed them as they moved away. He wanted to know the possible changes in this war, and only there, it was easier to find clues. Chapter 604 - 604 440 The Precious Opportunity Provided by ?Chapter 604: Chapter 440: The Precious Opportunity Provided by Human Civilization! Chapter 604: Chapter 440: The Precious Opportunity Provided by Human Civilization! At this moment, Qiao Yu and all legions heading to another battlefield had entered the highest level of invisibility. To be honest, being invisible like this and not getting detected is practically impossible under normal circumstances. The entire universe is equivalent to the domain of the Cosmic Devourer; its their home ground. Here, the Cosmic Devourer is the Heavenly Dao; there cant be any existence that conceals itself. However, this necessitates mentioning the changes brought about after the Civilization Mall stepped into the Seventh Stage. Equipment at this level, even if it is just of Blue High-quality, has already reached the cosmic level. There is no fundamental difference in terms of level between it and the Cosmic Devourer; whats lacking is only in terms of quality. But with the addition of Shen Haos power, things become drastically different. At this moment, this army that had gradually gathered hundreds of millions of people was divided into different groups, each numbering in millions, each group keeping a certain distance from each other, all equipped with Integrated Level 62 Blue Masterpiece quality concealment equipment aboard each warship. Moreover, this equipment was also engraved with Shen Haos unique Emperors Seal, completely integrating with Shen Haos Dominator Domain, filling the entire domain with targeted concealment laws. Under the operation of this series of powers, theyd indeed achieved the result of concealing themselves even on the Cosmic Devourers home ground. This is also the main reason why the Wandering Army could appear in this war. It is believed that even the Cosmic Devourer could not have anticipated such an existence. However, limited by the number of equipment, the total number of the Wandering Army is actually not large. Perhaps even Qiao Yu himself couldnt realize that his suddenly proposed audacious plan would garner such widespread support, and everyone chose to follow in perfect accord without recklessly exposing themselves. Until, Qiao Yus battle plan also received the support from the headquarters. This made Qiao Yu truly clench his fist tightly. Originally, he was just a commander leading a legion of a million, which was already somewhat beyond his station for someone who had just reached the Sixth Stage, but now, he had actually mobilized an army of hundreds of millions! If he distinguished himself under these circumstances, his name would undoubtedly appear in the vision of the entire Human Civilization System! This was indeed the opportunity he dreamed of! Even though he understood that should this war be lost, he would also face a severe setback, as a warrior who had risen from humble beginnings, Qiao Yu was fearless. At this moment, Shen Haos gaze was also constantly focused on Qiao Yu. In fact, Qiao Yus plan was approved not because of him at all, but purely a decision made by the headquarters after careful analysis and assessment. However, this too was perhaps a choice of fate. Shen Hao also wanted to see, after viewing the stage within Human Civilization, whether Qiao Yu, who stepped outside of civilization, would still be favored by fate. Meanwhile, the battle on the other side had also begun. It was much grander and more intense than the battlefield where Human Civilization was located. The number of warriors sent by the Holy Alliance might not match up to the Human Civilization Army, but the weakest among them possessed the strength of the Sixth Stage. And the camps were very clear. Characters from different universes came together, numerous essentially identical Cosmic Treasures entangled with each other, even forming effects similar to a rule-based domain. Shen Hao clearly saw countless scientists madly transforming and evolving together, rapidly expanding their bodies, yet it was not chaotic at all. The will of all scientists collectively influenced these millions of Mother of Machines. Likewise, numerous witches formed an army, setting up a unique magic array. Massive amounts of magic power gathered but showed no sign of disorder. They were continuously casting various terrifying magics under the organization of witches who had reached the Seventh Stage, performing even more astonishing displays than Song Cheng, who led his own magic cannon army. Considering that Song Chengs troops were trained extremely strictly and continuously equipped and optimized with countless matching equipment and arrays, they almost showcased the best strength representation of the Human Civilization battlefield. The technology and wisdom contained within were unimaginable to most indigenous civilizations. Clearly, this must be the effect of the Cosmic Treasure. This might also be one of the largest foundations of the Holy Alliance. However, even though their performance was extremely impressive, even more exaggerated than Shen Hao initially estimated, the performance of the Cosmic Devourer was about the same. Numerous Favoured continuously emerged from the void, but the number was not the only problem; the bigger issue was the emergence of various types of targeted enhancements on their bodies. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Hao saw with his own eyes how some Favoured carried the aura belonging to the Mother of Machines. They looked like some kind of organism, but their body structure was mechanical, and they were also continuously twisting, transforming, evolving, mainly to combat Yatai. Chapter 605 - 605 440 The Precious Opportunity Provided by ?Chapter 605: Chapter 440: The Precious Opportunity Provided by Human Civilization! _2 Chapter 605: Chapter 440: The Precious Opportunity Provided by Human Civilization! _2 Yatai, as a Mind Controller, is least adept at facing mechanical creatures. This restraint and weakness extend to the level of laws as well. Most other match-ups are the same. This is also the biggest issue for the native warriors of this world. The majority of their power does not come from their own efforts in cultivation, nor does it come from a power thoroughly integrated with their own consciousness and soul, but rather from one or several Controllers Extraordinary Rules. This power that does not belong to oneself always possess extremely dangerous flaws. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Currently being exploited by the enemy, it is a helpless situation for the Holy Alliance. Each battle with the Cosmic Devourers demands greater efforts and sacrifices from them. They are all prepared for this. The endorsement of Holy Destiny within the Holy Alliance might not reach seventy percent, but fighting side by side time after time, and making sacrifices, always significantly enhances internal unity. For this reason, being able to split three percent away is almost the limit. The rest can only resort to other methods. The current battle provides such an opportunity. In this war, Human Civilization and the Holy Alliance are not enemies in opposition but allies, even comrades-in-arms. The high-level members of the Holy Alliance are also very aware of the impact this identity might bring, which is why the war plan involves fighting independently, rather than cooperating with each other. Without this level of trust, some also do not wish to have this level of trust. But these members of the Holy Alliance could never have anticipated one thingthat Human warriors, upon defeating enemies, could obtain points as a key reward. The venture of Qiao Yu and others, under normal circumstances, would not occur. At this moment, Qiao Yu and a legion exceeding three hundred million have already reached the battlefield and are somewhat eager to make a major impact. Everyone, pay attention, the first assault is the most effective, we need to achieve as many victories as possible, Qiao Yus voice sounded in the command channel, I suggest we focus on assisting the Ancient God Camp. He did not explain much. He also did not have real command authority, after all, although Qiao Yus plan was approved, the inherent trait of the Wanderers is to fight freely, each finding their own opportunities. However, everyones goal is the same, which means they actually have a very good understanding of each other. Under such an understanding, everyone grasped Qiao Yus intention. These over three hundred million people indeed form a very powerful force, but throwing themselves directly into such a scale of battlefield would not be very effective. Under such circumstances, they must find a way to leverage an external variable to tilt the balance, thereby achieving greater victories. Everyones eyes were similarly focused on the Ancient God Camp. Unlike other camps, which are mostly concentrated together to maximize battle results, the Ancient God Camp is instead split up. They are divided into countless camps, spread across various battlefields, supporting other legion camps, especially the largest Witch Camp and Austin Camp. In nearly all parallel universes, the Ancient God Race might not be the strongest individuals, but they definitely have the most number of powerful individuals. After all, every mature member of the Ancient God Race is a true Sixth Stage. This is just like the Ancient God Puppet Human Civilization extracted in the last Trial. Moreover, the features of the Ancient God Race in such battlefields are that they have the fewest weaknesses. At least in this parallel universe, they could be considered perfect. They have their own growth systems, cultivation systems. Therefore, they serve more of a supportive role in such battlefields. To directly face those enemies with various effects, helping their comrades as much as possible. First assisting the Ancient God Race indeed could achieve the maximal effect. So, of the two battlefields with the most number of Ancient God Race, which one to help? Everyone quieted down again, waiting for Qiao Yus voice. They had also realized that this could be considered a small trick of Qiao Yus, hoping to obtain a prestigious command power. But it doesnt matter. As long as they can win, it is only right and proper to allot a portion of the credit to Qiao Yu. And Qiao Yu soon gave his own response. Witch. This was an unexpected answer, compared to the Witch, Austin was clearly more powerful. It should be noted that Austin, in his original destiny, was already the nemesis of the Cosmic Devourer. Austin, who commanded the combined power of the Witch and Ying, also didnt possess any obvious weakness, and could even inversely suppress the minions of the Cosmic Devourer. Its just that the numbers of Austin were too few. If the tens of millions of people sent by the Holy Alliance were all Austins, even the most powerful Cosmic Devourer would have only death as its path. If Austins could be spared to act, that would change the battlefield considerably. However, there werent too many doubts in the command channel. As soon as Qiao Yu gave his answer, the Wandering Army had already begun to act. They very tacitly arrived at the designated position, and the rest of the Wandering Army made similar choices. Their action efficiency grew faster and faster, directly wrapping the entire battlefield in an invisible state. The command systems among all the Wandering Army units have been unified and are rapidly assigning combat tasks. Until a certain moment. Qiao Yu, in front of his chessboard, fiercely made the most critical move! Boom! At that moment, a dazzling and terrifying burst of light swept across the entire battlefield! Even the people on other battlefields were startled, let alone the surrounded Witch. For a moment, the Witch and all the Ancient Gods felt this was the hidden trump card of the Cosmic Devourer. They absolutely couldnt imagine why such a vicious and powerful attack would emerge under these circumstances. But this illusion only lasted for a very short time. Because all the attacks were specifically aimed at the minions of the Cosmic Devourer. These minions were enhanced with powerful abilities targeted at the Witch Army, but in front of the powerful weapons of the Human Civilization Army, they were utterly meaningless. As a war civilization, Human Civilization had invested its most core technology and resources entirely into the war. Various attacking methods, whether in terms of power or complexity, were extremely potent. This moment of full force was a vivid demonstration of the strength of the Civilization Trial in warfare. A large number of enemy minions cried out in agony as they perished. Even the warriors of the Seventh Stage were no exception, because among the Wandering Armys equipment, there were also powers reaching the Seventh Stage, not to mention the attention and blessing from Shen Hao. Even the special Extraordinary Rules of this battlefield were distorted in that instant. Becoming an area that even the will of the Cosmic Devourer couldnt affect. It could only watch helplessly as its numerous minions were directly wiped out, its fundamental powers massively drained, and such a sudden attack happened right before its eyes! Humiliation. This truly was humiliation! The thinking pattern of the Cosmic Devourer was close to mechanical, but this merely meant it wasnt affected by emotions, not that it lacked emotions. In fact, its emotions were more vigorous than those of typical sentient beings, especially its desires. It was these desires that drove the Cosmic Devourer to continuously devour one universe after another. It placed absolute importance on its own power and its future. However, at this moment, it truly felt threatened. After all, it could easily see the impact of everything these concealed beings were doing. The response of the Holy Alliance was certainly swift. Although they were equally shocked that the Human Civilization Army, which should have been fighting on another battlefield, could appear here so quietly, they also would not miss the precious opportunity that the Human Civilization had won for them! Chapter 606 - 606 441 The Ace of the Cosmic Devourer ?Chapter 606: Chapter 441: The Ace of the Cosmic Devourer! Chapter 606: Chapter 441: The Ace of the Cosmic Devourer! The leader of the Witch Army is none other than the warrior known as Molika-4. Although her number is merely four, initially, these numbers didnt merely represent potential; Molika-4s strength is indeed the greatest among all witches in the Holy Alliance. She has perfectly integrated thirteen Cosmic Treasures! And all of them are sources of Magic. Her power can be imagined. If the Magic God of this multi-dimensional parallel universe were to fall completely, Molika-4 would be the most likely candidate to become the next Magic God. At this moment, Molika-4s performance hasnt let down her reputation. She didnt even communicate with others, but in an instant, she crazily absorbed the magic power of all the witches in the Witch Army, transforming it into a terrifying magical force, even directly tearing apart the universe! Yes, this is Cosmic Doomsday Magic! And that is the primary reason why Molika-4 could become the strongest of the witches. In a normal universe, such a rift would spread uncontrollably across the universe, with the fastest spread rate at the beginning, continually breaking down the fundamental laws of the universe and ultimately bringing about destruction. This was realized by Molika-4 from a particular kind of catastrophic universal disaster. Of course, this method alone is not enough to destroy the Cosmic Devourer, but it is a tactic that the Cosmic Devourer cannot ignore. In an instant, all the energies of the universe began to tremble, and people could even feel the anger of the entire universe from the fluctuations of this Extraordinary Energy. However, for them, this was undoubtedly the most pleasing sound. As a massive amount of energy surged toward the rift, the power accumulated on the Favoured, and even their numbers, were greatly reduced in an instant. Many people expressed joy and excitement. The Holy Alliance and the Cosmic Devourers were no strangers to battle, having successfully slain eleven Cosmic Devourers, so they knew the situation well. It could be said that the roles of offense and defense had been reversed. The Witch Army, now free, began to zealously sweep away other Favoured during the brief respite when the Cosmic Devourer could not afford to pay attention to them, and the Ancient God Race also displayed their strength, assisting other camps in swapping their restraint relationships in a very short time. According to previous experiences, it was inevitable that the Cosmic Devourer would start to decline. Perhaps there would still be many who would fall under the enemys dying retaliation, but the victory of this war had already been determined. Moreover, the price they paid was far less than in previous wars. All this was brought about by the support of Human Civilization. Thinking of this, many in the Holy Alliance began to look at Qiao Yu and other members of the Human Army with a softer gaze. After all, the Holy Alliance could be considered a lawful camp, only becoming somewhat crazed when it involved the core goal of the Holy Destiny Line. Moreover, the situation of Qiao Yus forces, whether in numbers or displayed characteristics, clearly were not the main force; it was obviously an act of spontaneous support. However, in contrast to the Holy Alliances optimism, Qiao Yu and others were not so relaxed. They had received intelligence early on. And they were very aware that the so-called Fate Node would inevitably exceed expectations. If this Cosmic Devourer could be resolved so easily, it wouldnt qualify as the center of a Fate Node. The good news was that they also sensed the friendliness shown by most people in the Holy Alliance. Many began to gather around them to help eliminate those enemies they couldnt handle themselves, knowing that the Cosmic Devourers anger was mostly concentrated on these attackers, and more than one Seventh Stage Favoured enemy had already appeared right next to them. Among them, there was one that, just upon appearing, emitted a terrifying aura, and even Qiao Yu, in that moment, stared intently at his chessboard, at the chess piece that almost represented the King Bomb, sweating profusely. That was a Fallen Flicker. Yes, in countless parallel universes, nearly every Child of Destiny has their own potential dark fate. Only Ying. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In whichever parallel universe, Ying is the savior of civilization, the upholder of self. After all, the Justice Armor brought him persistence in justice, and the Stone of the Soul endowed him with powerful Spiritual Power. Neither the death of those he valued nor the malice of the world could change him. As if his name signified trust. However, Ying not corrupting himself doesnt mean he couldnt be polluted, fallen. Perhaps its because of his justice, once forced to fall, the fallen Ying would be extremely terrifying. This information was also shared by the Holy Alliance before. Qiao Yu also knew this information, just hadnt seen it. But just now, when the Fallen Flicker appeared, Qiao Yu really felt the destiny of losing the game! Even just a glance made him uncontrollably feel fear. Chapter 607 - 607 441 The Ace of the Cosmic Devourer_2 ?Chapter 607: Chapter 441: The Ace of the Cosmic Devourer!_2 Chapter 607: Chapter 441: The Ace of the Cosmic Devourer!_2 If it werent for the fact that other warriors of the Holy Alliance charged out at the same time, they would have had no choice but to request support from the Great Emperor. But this also made Qiao Yu determined. Were pulling out! he said in a low voice. The effect he wanted to achieve had actually been reached. Each of the Chosen One had already gotten a good amount of points. For Qiao Yu, the return would surely bring a huge amount of Military Merit Points, especially his reputation, which would also see a considerable rise. At the very least, the high-level echelons of Human Civilization would truly start to pay attention to his existence. This had already accomplished his purpose, seizing the opportunity he wanted to seize. To continue staying, although there was a chance to gain even greater military merits, the accompanying dangers could also potentially bury everything. Therefore, Qiao Yu was very decisive. In fact, even if he did not speak up, other commanders of the Wandering Army would have suggested the same. Being able to lead a Wandering Army in such a form into a war, it takes more than just courage. Ability, character, and even loyalty are indispensable. Otherwise, no warrior would choose them. The moment Qiao Yu brought it up, there was no need for a response, immediately someone took action. Warship by warship began to accelerate, in the blink of an eye leaving the battlefield, and then entering stealth mode, disappearing without a trace. This also caused many within the Holy Alliance to let out a sigh of relief. Although the Human Civilizations legion was not weak, aside from the initial surprise attack that was highly effective, the later battles had actually not achieved much effect. On the contrary, if they let this military force that had greatly assisted them perish here, it would be something that many in the Holy Alliance could not accept. For some people, such as Ying and the Ancient God Race, they might even want to compensate Human Civilization as much as possible. In a sense, the diplomatic outcomes brought about by Qiao Yu and the others actions were even greater than the military outcomes they delivered. However, just when everyone thought that Qiao Yu and the others had already safely left and that the victory of this war had been confirmed, Shen Haos gaze suddenly sharpened. His true body was still beyond the Universe. But through the eyes of Qiao Yu and others, he could clearly perceive that deep within the laws of the Universe, something was rapidly and violently changing. And this change, Shen Hao found somewhat familiar. It was as if it were those Universes experiencing a crisis. For example, in the Undead Crisis Universe, as it developed further, the entire Universes laws would change. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Cup of the Undead would merge into the origin of the Universe, and its unique Extraordinary Rules would occupy an increasingly large proportion, even suppressing all other Extraordinary Rules, turning that Universe into one that belonged solely to the Undead. Other crises, like the Mechanical Crisis Universe, are similar situations. Shen Hao had vaguely realized something after he was aware of that point. Having now witnessed the rule-level changes of the Cosmic Devourer, his previous speculations were thus confirmed. Even so, Shen Hao still keenly perceived the differences between the two. The emerging rule changes are Magic! Shen Hao narrowed his eyes. Indeed, it was magic, the corresponding law to the Cosmic Treasure, Magic Source. Some Universes have previously experienced a Cosmic Crisis originating from the Magic Source. The probability of a Witchs Blackening is relatively high due to her past experiences and also the characteristics of magic. The magic in this Trial Land can influence emotions. Those Universes beset by magic crises, in the end, meet with the complete loss of control over magic. Body, spirit, memory, emotions, and even the various normal laws of nature all get twisted, everything within the entire Universe becomes incredibly chaotic; although life does not die, it is worse than death. And now, the laws of this Universe are also evolving in that direction. The only difference is that it seems the evolution is not so complete. At least in Shen Haos eyes, there are quite a few missing parts. However, even so, the resulting destruction is still incredibly shocking. The one who was the first to notice the dissonance was none other than the Witch. Molika-4 was the first among the witches to react. She began to realize that some of her magic appeared to have produced some effects beyond anticipation. As a powerful magician, she was naturally very mature in controlling her own magic, and could perceive even the slightest of changes. But this time, the slight change had caused a drastic shift in Molika-4s complexion and even plunged her into a vast fear. Clearly, even though universes facing magic crises were exceedingly rare, Molika-4 had encountered them before, and for them witches, it was simply Hell. Once they entered, within an extremely short period of time, they would lose control of their powers, completely collapsing into a terrifying magical backlash. The more powerful the witch, the more it was so. And now, this universe was evidently undergoing some kind of similar change! Others might still be able to resist, but for them witches, it was fatal! Molika-4 quickly shared this intelligence with the others. With the spread of the information, some people seemed to quickly guess what had occurred. But they simply could not believe it! Has this Cosmic Devourer already devoured part of the Magic Gods power? This cant be possible, we noticed nothing at all! No, perhaps its a precaution against the Magic God, hence the deliberate concealing. The All Gods have not appeared for so long, is there a necessity for vigilance? The state of the All Gods is merely our speculation, none can be certain of its truth! Retreat, we must retreat! If the guess is correct, we only have one way to death! It might also be a ploy; if we retreat just like this, then the efforts of several decades will be wasted, It will escape to a place we cannot find, swiftly recovering! The members of the Holy Alliance hadnt thought that just moments earlier, they were confident of success, even more at ease than any previous wars against the Cosmic Devourer. But in the next moment, they had abruptly encountered a grave crisis. As if to abandon all previous efforts, all sacrifices, even this seemingly favorable situation in the present. The disparity between these moments, even for such warriors, was somewhat unbearable. And it was precisely such emotions that left them at a deadlock here, unable to make a decision. However, the crisis erupted in that instant. The previously slow change in laws was nothing but a disguise by the Cosmic Devourer! Under Shen Haos gaze, in just a blink, this universes unique laws entered into a phase of explosive mutation, and the underlying transcendent logical rules all changed, with the most distinct manifestation being the lockdown on space. Yes, even the spatial laws had changed. The halls teleportation ability was targeted, completely rendered ineffective! This confirmed for Shen Hao that such changes in the laws were indeed occurring under the will of the Cosmic Devourer. And all those conversations that had just occurred within the Holy Alliance were also under his observation. Clearly, the Holy Alliance also held relevant intelligence. Even if it was just bits and pieces, coupled with Shen Haos own speculation and judgment, some matters were already emerging. The Cosmic Devourer is vying for the Divine Rank of this multi-dimensional parallel universe! Indeed, the Cosmic Devourer, a seemingly aberrant entity, yet possessing high intelligence, kept devouring world after world, not only augmenting their own levels but also continuously digesting, analyzing the foundational laws that should belong to the All Gods within this multi-dimensional parallel universe. Thereby contesting with the All Gods for the authority of the multi-dimensional parallel universe! From this perspective, the Cosmic Devourer was perhaps truly the absolute nemesis of the All Gods, an entity that could pose a real threat to the status and even existence of the All Gods. And now, this current Cosmic Devourer had obviously achieved some success in the domain of the Authority of Magic. Chapter 608 - 608 442 An Unstoppable Ending ?Chapter 608: Chapter 442: An Unstoppable Ending? Chapter 608: Chapter 442: An Unstoppable Ending? Shen Hao observed carefully for a while longer, confirming that the power wielded by this Cosmic Devourer was indeed extremely limited. Even, it could only be described as a shadow. Possibly the true authority, less than one-thousandth of its extent. Amongst the All Gods, this would at most equate to a minor Subordinate God. But even so, the terror of authority was fully displayed in this war. This signified a certain supreme power within this Universe. At the very least, it was beyond the resistance of those from the Holy Alliance. Because this qualitative change represented a status that had exceeded the limits where quantity could make a difference. Clearly, everyone in the Holy Alliance understood this point, some of them even already in despair, exhausting every means to try and leave this place. At this stage, whether they could win this war was no longer important; what mattered most was whether these people could escape with their lives. If everyone were to fall here, the Holy Alliance would suffer unbearable devastation even if not directly destroyed and might take hundreds or even thousands of years to recover! This would be a tremendous blow to them. But there was no solution! Their Military Formation kept shrinking, all warriors of the Seventh Stage gathered together, each with a face heavy with gravity. Some, like the Emperor of the Giant Empire, were unable to contain their anxiety and even fear. Has a Cosmic Devourer really made it this far! What should we do? Austin-2, should we concentrate all of our power to see if theres a possibility to tear through space and successfully escape? My calculations tell me the probability of success is almost zero; its not a problem that can be solved by joining forces! Are we waiting for death? If we die here, its not only going to deal a heavy blow to the Alliance, it will also significantly strengthen the power of the Cosmic Devourer! .. Previously, the Holy Alliance had also faced severe setbacks and even sacrifices. From the moment they joined the Holy Alliance and came into contact with the Multi-dimensional Parallel Universe, they were no longer the main characters of destiny. Anything could happen. But in this moment, these battle-hardened warriors truly felt boundless despair. The more they discussed, the more desperate they became. This final silence said it all. No way outthey knew clearly there was none and it could even be said that their main reason for prioritizing the combat against the Cosmic Devourer was always due to the fear of the current situation. The All Gods did not know the reason and remained static, however, the Cosmic Devourer continued to erode the authority that belonged to them. Once a Cosmic Devourer successfully becomes a New God, it will be the doomsday for countless Multi-dimensional Parallel Universes, perhaps even the entire Universe. Unfortunately, it seems like they failed now. No, to be precise, they failed halfway, but once all of them fall, it might be a true defeat! I have a suggestion, no, a request, said Austin-2, the overall commander of this operation, breaking the silence with a solemn tone, I ask everyone, if things are futile, choose self-destruction, leaving nothing behind for our enemy, at least preserve a glimmer of hope for those who are still surviving outside. These words undoubtedly intensified the atmosphere of despair on the scene. Has it really come to this? Everyone was rendered speechless. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Some clenched their fists tightly, unable to accept this defeat, much less willing to! We might be out of options, but there is another force, also present in this Universe, on this battlefield! Flicker-4 suddenly spoke. He was also the strongest among all Flicker in this war. However, his words initially did not evoke much resonance. I admit, those non-Parallel Universe Civilizations indeed have their uniqueness, but aside from a few top warriors, their overall strength is not strong, said Austin-2 in a deep voice, What we are facing now is a Cosmic Devourer that has already exhibited some of its authority; the possibility of them having a solution is exceedingly low. The possibility is exceedingly low, but not impossible! Flicker-4 countered, We dont know enough about them; the unknown means possibility. Then you try, Austin-2 said no more. At this point, even though he was one of the ones wary of Human Civilization previously, he could not afford to hold any bias against Human Civilization now. But he truly did not believe that Human Civilization could achieve anything under these circumstances. Even the previous surprise attack was just due to their strong stealth abilities. But now, various Universal Laws had changed, and it was Magic, a powerful Extraordinary System capable of easily warping reality, even altering physical laws and creating new laws in a short time. Under such power, all other forms of power, including technology, would collapse and become utterly useless. Indeed, in this Universe, original physical laws would also be affected by the Extraordinary Rules. Mother of Machines, the scientist, is a prime example; this kind of crazy self-evolution does not comply with the basic rules of mechanics. Chapter 609 - 609 442 An Unstoppable Ending_2 ?Chapter 609: Chapter 442: An Unstoppable Ending?_2 Chapter 609: Chapter 442: An Unstoppable Ending?_2 This is their understanding. In their view, the power created by the advanced technology of Human Civilization is meaningless in the face of the Magic Gods Law. Even, in their eyes, the reason Flicker-4 is unwilling to give up is simply because he is Flicker! Even if its true despair, Flicker will do everything in his power to do everything he can. And at the moment, Flicker-4 is indeed trying his best to find Qiao Yu and the others. However, the hidden Wandering Army of Human Civilization, which even the Cosmic Devourer cant find, cant be found just by relying on Flicker-4 alone. However, Flicker-4 has his own method, constantly extending the power of the Stone of the Soul and transmitting information. Qiao Yu and the others also received it. They have also learned about the general situation. However, they are not too worried in their hearts. The reason is very simple; the connection between them and Shen Hao still exists. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The connection between Human Civilization and Shen Hao is currently the most efficient and stable, which is the influence brought by the [Emperor] profession. After all, the only Red Mythical Level Profession is inherently more powerful than the average Red Mythical Level Profession. Not to mention, Shen Hao has been continuously increasing his foundation and strengthening his own power, developing this profession to its utmost. At least, solely relying on such a Cosmic Devourer, its still impossible to sever the connection between Shen Hao and his people. Under such circumstances, it means that Shen Haos Dominator Domain can descend upon them at any moment, taking them away directly, so naturally, there isnt much to worry about. However, Qiao Yu and the other members of the Wandering Army have all realized that the development of the situation is no longer within their control. After transmitting the relevant information, they still maintained silence. Even through internal meetings, a unified command was quickly formed, and now, everyone must act in unison. Any action could potentially bring a catastrophic crisis to everyone. While Flicker-4 kept transmitting information without any response, he didnt give up at all; he was indeed resolutely executing his own philosophy in various senses. But at this moment, the influence of the universal rules has become deeper. All the Witches have become unable to utter a word, each with a pale face, eyes tightly closed, doing their utmost to control their own power. The rest of the people were all gathered around them, fully helping them. Especially the most powerful one, Molika. The impact on her was the deepest. Whats more terrifying is that their powers were not weakened but crazily strengthened; its just that this kind of enhancement was completely out of control. This has brought greater difficulty to the others. At least, for her alone, it currently requires five other Seventh Stage Warriors to barely assist her. And among the Witches, she is not the only Seventh Stage person. Moreover, even if the impact on others isnt as tremendous as on the Witches, they will still continuously be affected and will slowly lose control of their own powers. At this moment, when the situation is still worsening, the collapse and defeat of everyone is inevitable. A sense of despair and determination has been spreading continuously within the Holy Alliances vast Legion. Although nobody has said it directly, they all know that at the last moment they cant bear, they will decisively destroy themselves. Even, this war itself might just be a trap set by the Cosmic Devourer! Finally, the first person who felt unable to bear it any longer appeared, a Seventh Stage Witch. She had gone through Blackening and then recovered; now, she was constantly recalling her own pain and seemed to no longer want to live in such despair. Everyone, please forgive my weakness. Leaving these words behind, she unhesitatingly destroyed her own source of Magic. The consequence brought by the destruction of the Cosmic Treasure swiftly swept across a large area of space. All those who witnessed this were plunged into deep sorrow. This witch, also one of the founders of the Holy Alliance, had gone through countless wars, big and small, and survived every single one. Even the fate of blackening could not make her yield. Is she weak? No, her will is extraordinarily strong. But now, she chose death so swiftly and decisively. Everyone is clear, aside from the despair of the current situation, there are also the effects of the rules; power has begun to influence their emotions, and even the uncontrollable sorrow they feel at this moment might be one of its impacts. But they cannot change it. Then came the second, third, fourth Not just the Seventh Stage, which is more susceptible to influence, even a large number of Sixth Stage have started to choose death. Without exception, they destroyed their own Cosmic Treasures before dying. Although Cosmic Treasures can be reformed after destruction, that premise is in a universe where the Laws are normal. In such a crisis-ridden universe, the destruction of a Cosmic Treasure means true annihilation. However, after tens of thousands of witches chose death, someone suddenly discovered that the speed of the rules changes had accelerated! Even the impact had become greater! Look! someone suddenly shouted, drawing everyones attention to the witches who had chosen death. Indescribable powers swiftly converged at the site of their death and, under the incredulous stares of countless people, formed crimson orbs of light before rapidly vanishing. The Magic Source?! Someone could not help exclaiming in shock, even with a clear sense of fear in their tone. Indeed, these crimson orbs were precisely the Magic Source representing the treasure of magic rules! The Source of Power for every witch. But those Magic Sources, which were clearly destroyed, even in a normal universe, would need time to be reborn, and the rebirth would be random! How could they appear in such a short amount of time? Many people immediately realized, this was undoubtedly because of the Cosmic Devourer! But they would rather not have come to this realization! This meant that the witches, with great courage and sacrifice, chose self-death, but it could not play any role at all; their deaths were still greatly enhancing the strength of the Cosmic Devourer! It could be basically confirmed, this was indeed a trap. This Cosmic Devourer, probably from the beginning, had detected the actions of the Holy Alliance, using this method to lure them in! No, to be more precise, to lure the witches! Its over! All is over! Some people had already gone mad under increasingly easily swayed emotions! This is more painful than their deaths and sacrifices. Especially for the witches. Their deaths represent not only their own sacrifices but also signify that they will significantly boost the enemys strength, leading to even greater sacrifices! This is unacceptable for any warrior. Panic, alarm, fear, all of these emotions finally began to spread rapidly within the camp of the Holy Alliance. Unstoppable, even though some powerful individuals, like Austin-2 and Flicker-4, still managed to remain calm, they too understood that all of this was unstoppable. Next, they will walk towards death and destruction amidst extreme pain, even regret. Austin-2 thought of Human Civilization, and at this moment, he even felt some regret. Perhaps they should have cooperated more deeply with Human Civilization, as the conflicts between them and non-parallel Universe Civilizations are nothing compared to enemies like the Cosmic Devourer or All Gods. Alas, it is already too late. Chapter 610 - 610 443 Victory Belongs to Humanity ?Chapter 610: Chapter 443: Victory Belongs to Humanity! Chapter 610: Chapter 443: Victory Belongs to Humanity! The bravest of warriors, in the face of such despair, are utterly meaningless. Especially since the constantly changing laws of this universe are exacerbating the emotional turmoil in their hearts. More and more people are seeking death. In the end, Austin even put forth a proposal that, in his sober state, he would absolutely find unacceptable. Perhaps the Cosmic Devourer cannot extract too much from the Magic Source in a short time, as long as we all choose to end our lives at the same time Austin! Ying interrupted him fiercely, unwilling to even call him by his code number, Do you realize what you are saying? Just on a perhaps, you want us to abandon everything and to submit to the torture of this moment? I dont know The eyes of Austin-2 were filled with confusion, But I also dont know, what should we do? Yes, they could do nothing now. The so-called perhaps was nothing but an excuse for evasion. He was even clear that the opposition from Ying was based only on instinct. Many were already tempted. Their spirits were continuously being eroded. And Shen Hao, who had been closely observing everything, after witnessing this scene, also realized that he could not delay any longer. Although he had hoped to have enough time to more thoroughly analyze the laws of this universe, to analyze the true nature of the Cosmic Devourer, if things continued this way, once the Holy Alliance was truly dissolved and comprehensively chose death, the power of the Cosmic Devourer would surge to an extremely dangerous level. Whether Austin-2s perhaps was correct, Shen Hao was not sure. But he saw very clearly, the death of each member of the Holy Alliance, would bring a tremendous energy to the universe of the Cosmic Devourer. While they were still alive, their bodies vast Extraordinary Power belonged only to themselves, but after death, it belonged to the entire universe. Even on the other side, the Human Civilization Army was also being affected more deeply and heavily. Although the power Shen Hao had left on the Human Civilization Army, and the Extraordinary Rules they possessed that did not belong to this Trial Universe, were protecting them, this was only temporary. Under the influence of stronger and continuous Extraordinary Rules, the Human Civilization Army would inevitably face problems sooner or later. Shen Hao must take action. This will be the highest-level battle he has ever experienced! For this, he needs to exert all his strength! And at this moment, having made his decision, even preparing to end his own life first, Austin was ready to take action. But just at that instant, the voice of Ying-4, filled with surprise, rapidly spread through the Holy Alliances own communication platform to everyones ears! Human Civilization has found a hope for victory! This news, like a sea pouring into the desert, wildly swept through every persons heart, infusing new strength into their despondent spirits! Even Austin-2, who had been ready to end his own life, suddenly stopped. Startled into awareness. What am I doing? As the leader, the Commander of hundreds of millions in the Holy Alliance, how could I escape in such a shameful manner? The relief in Austin-2s heart was indescribable in words. But he was equally aware that he was able to wake up largely because of Ying-4s words. There was hope! Even if it was just a tiny, insignificant hope, at this moment, it could become a lifeline for everyone to cling to desperately! At least before this hope was completely shattered, no one was willing to choose death! At this moment, Austin even worried a bit. If this hope was just a lie fabricated by Ying-4 to stop them, they might face even more violent backlash. What exactly is the situation? Austin-2 tried to maintain his calm. I have received a response from Human Civilization, the Human Emperor has a way to take us away, Ying-4 said with a tone of obvious excitement. Despite his constant perseverance, it was just a belief after all, and his emotions were at their limit. Thus, his reaction now seemed particularly genuine. Which made the rest believe instantly. One by one, they were excited beyond measure. To be able to leave! The Human Emperor could do what even the Hall could not! If the rest of them really could leave, then even if this was still a great defeat, at least it would not be a complete rout! After they returned, they would still have a chance to rethink their strategy. However, Austin also quickly came to his senses and further inquired: What do we need to do, or rather, what will be the price we pay? Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, Human Civilization was another force. And Human Civilization had also brought a great number of people this time. Austin-2 did not believe that taking all of them away would come without any cost. Ive established the connection! Ying-4 stretched out his hand, drawing a supremely mystical pattern in front of himself with his power, while invoking the name of Emperor Wu Shang. In an instant, an invisible domain enveloped the main figures of the Holy Alliance who were present. This area is under the protection of His Majesty the Emperor. None of our discussions will be discovered by the Cosmic Devourer. Qiao Yus voice echoed from within the domain. Chapter 611 - 611 443 Victory Belongs to Humans_2 ?Chapter 611: Chapter 443: Victory Belongs to Humans!_2 Chapter 611: Chapter 443: Victory Belongs to Humans!_2 His heart was actually filled with excitement. Especially at the moment Shen Hao made contact with him. This was the Great Emperor! Frankly speaking, Shen Hao in todays Human Civilization is like an Emperor without the title, possessing all the namesake and even similar authority. The more recently born humans held an immense yearning for Shen Hao. After all, Shen Haos name and existence were already embedded in their history. Having gone through the Trial Era for two hundred years, Shen Hao had long become a symbol, a foundation for Human Civilization stepping into a new era. Even if Qiao Yu had enough ambition and confidence in his own future, his ultimate goal was merely to become the most trusted subordinate of His Majesty the Emperor. As such, its apparent how intensely excited he was when Shen Haos voice appeared in his mind. However, Qiao Yu was a man of firm will; he knew exactly what he needed to do now and quickly adjusted his emotions. I have received instructions from the Great Emperor; we can take you all with us, but in fact, the possibility to continue this war and achieve victory still exists. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What? Austin-2 seemed to be in complete disbelief of his own ears. What did he hear? This war, could it still be won? The reactions of the others were much the same. They were utterly unable to control their expressions of shock. After realizing that this Cosmic Devourer had already obtained a portion of the Magic Gods authority, Austin-2 and everyone else had lost all expectations of winning this war; they had put forth all their efforts simply to flee, to minimize the population loss of the Holy Alliance, to delay as much as possible the growth of this fearsome foe. Even to achieve the latter, they were prepared to sacrifice everyone. But now, was the Human Civilization still contemplating about how to achieve victory? Was the gap between them and Human Civilization so vast? Is the envoy certain, does your side truly believe there is still a possibility of victory? Austin-2 asked gravely, even with a slight quiver in his voice. Did he want to win? Of course, very much so, he even wouldnt waver at the thought of sacrificing himself for it. But, given the current situation as he understood it, winning seemed too difficult! Indeed, His Majesty has ordered so, Qiao Yus speech quickened a bit, Just in case, we can first send the Witch Group out, they have been too greatly affected, staying here is indeed no help, but rather increases the risk. Good! Austin-2 agreed without hesitation. His heart surged with even more excitement. Indeed, this was also what he was just about to propose; as long as the witches could leave, even if all of them were to sacrifice here, there would be no worry that the Cosmic Devourer would become stronger. Most importantly, the other party taking the initiative to mention this indicated a high possibility that they really had a way to win! Otherwise, retreat would be the best choice. This war, from the peak of Cloud Peak to the valley, yet now there seemed to be a hint of possibility to return to Cloud Peak; even Austin-2 felt somewhat lost in a trance. Have all witches draw this Imprint using magic, and at the same time pray to the Great Emperor to establish a connection, Qiao Yu quickly informed them of the procedure, The rest of you can do the same, the key to winning this war is not in you or me, but in the Emperor, at a higher level, what we can do is only to provide some assistance for the Great Emperors battlefield. Indeed so! Austin-2 had no hesitation at this moment. After the conversation, he immediately taught the Imprint to everyone. Even he himself was the first to attempt the drawing. During the process of drawing, he could clearly feel that he was communicating with a high-seat presence in the hall, an immense being, indeed similar to the presence he had once seen at the mother planet of the Allen Federation, including the aura. And when that gaze cast upon him, even Austin-2 couldnt help but tremble slightly. At this moment, he truly felt the qualitative difference. Even, he had a faint feeling. The one in front of him seemed not so much a warrior, but a God! Mastering a transcendent rule entirely, ruling over and influencing countless parallel universes, a divine being! Of course, this was just an illusion that Austin-2 was having. In the past twenty years, Shen Hao had indeed been analyzing the foundational extraordinary laws of this multi-dimensional parallel universe, but he had not yet mastered any of them completely. However, Shen Hao did indeed possess the ability of a Sovereign. In terms of status, he was in no way inferior, even stronger. At this moment, this was also where his confidence lay. All the witches were reciting his name, drawing his Imprint, establishing a certain connection with him, especially at this extremely vulnerable moment, they saw Shen Hao as their hope, their only Savior. Even if it wasnt a pure faith or allegiance, there was still a hint of that sense of belonging. This became the scope within which the [Emperor] Profession could be activated! Feeling those continuous surges of rule comprehension, Shen Hao confirmed that his judgment was not wrong. Earlier on, after a minority of the Seven Giants truly joined the Human Civilization System, Shen Hao discovered that absorbing these people was of great help to his understanding of the laws of this world. After all, each of the Seven Giants was highly integrated with certain, or even multiple, cosmic laws. Them joining Human Civilization was equivalent to supplementing the Human Civilization System with relevant extraordinary rules. As an [Emperor], Shen Hao could easily master all the extraordinary powers known to the entire civilization! However, before, the Seven Giants who had joined the Human Civilization System were too few in number. And their levels were not high, so the help was actually very limited. But now, it was completely different. Here, there were as many as millions of witches! Even if the connection established by each individual was not deep, the simultaneous prayers of millions of witches for Shen Haos help and salvation, and even painting the unique Emperors Seal for him, was enough to dramatically increase Shen Haos understanding of the related laws, leading to a qualitative change! Victory does indeed belong to humans. Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, even curling the corners of his mouth slightly. If before, he only had about a fifty percent chance of winning this war, now, it had jumped at least to seventy or eighty percent! Without hesitation, he acted immediately, extending his Dominator Domain along the Emperors Seal. In the next moment, all the witches vanished! But they appeared outside of the universe! The many Molikas also realized the changes happening to them at the first time, each one going through a brief period of confusion, silence, and certainty, then plunged into immense joy! We made it out! Yes, were still alive! Thank the Human Emperor! I thought for sure this time I would face death! Sisters, not only have we survived, but the Cosmic Devourer can also no longer use our corpses to gain power! Ordinary people within the parallel universes rarely knew that the witches, who seemed the most mysterious, most complete, and incredibly powerful among the Seven Giants, were actually the most vulnerable in character and will. They were also the most stricken with blackening. From birth, they were brought into the Magic Secret Realm to study, not knowing who their family was, known only for the awe and worship from everyone due to their powerful magic talent, but this also made them incredibly lonely at heart. This became a flaw in their spirit, so, during the initial integration with the Magic Source, they lost their physical form. At this moment, it could be said that their true forms were revealed, each one of them overjoyed and even weeping in the arms of many selves. This surprised Shen Hao somewhat. But now was not the time to focus on these, as the war was still ongoing. The Cosmic Devourer was now falling into an unprecedented rage! Chapter 612 - 612 444 Battle Over Rich Rewards ?Chapter 612: Chapter 444: Battle Over, Rich Rewards! Chapter 612: Chapter 444: Battle Over, Rich Rewards! Fury, this was an unprecedented fury, far beyond the anger felt when Qiao Yu and others ambushed them. The entire universe seemed to be crazily stirred, as if giant meteorites were continuously falling into a small pond, intending to destroy and overturn everything in the world. This was to be expected. The Cosmic Devourer might not have planned extensively to set this trap, but as things progressed, this battle became an unimaginable and massive opportunity for the Cosmic Devourer. Millions of witches, meaning millions of sources of Magic. For the Cosmic Devourer, primarily understanding, plundering the Law and Authority of the Magic Source, to say this was his opportunity to ascend to godhood was not an exaggeration. But at this moment, what should have been a sure victory, an opportunity already swallowed, suddenly disappeared. If it were Shen Hao, he would probably also need to use the [Sovereign] Talent to control his own fury. However, the fury of the Cosmic Devourer, to the people within the Holy Alliance, was the best response. Because it showed that the Human Emperor had indeed succeeded! There was no deception, no trickery, those witches were indeed taken away, taken away from this perilous universe, away from the battlefield. Otherwise, the Cosmic Devourer would not have been so furiously enraged! What should we do next? Austin-2 even proactively transmitted the message, We will unconditionally comply with the Human Emperors arrangement! One could say that at this moment, Austin-2s heart even harbored admiration for the Human Emperor. They had accomplished what they could not! In this utter despair, even as if plummeting into an endless abyss, the Human Emperor had saved all of them! When necessary, we might need to borrow your power. Qiao Yu, unapologetically, passed on another type of Emperors Seal to them, The previous imprint was for escaping, just by applying to the Great Emperor would take you away, and this one now is for concentrating your power, the power of the Cosmic Treasures you possess has a certain restraining effect on the Cosmic Devourer. Yes, there was no misleading or falsification involved. Everything was told as it was. Such transparency greatly enhanced the favorability of those in the Holy Alliance. And this was also one of the research achievements of Human Civilization on the Holy Alliance. Though its a powerful organization, its actually permeated with intense individualism. Each person cares more about personal feelings; most Austins are wary or even hostile towards Human Civilization, while most Yings hold quite favorable views towards Human Civilization. In such circumstances, being a bit more sincere in some aspects makes it easier to gain their support. No problem, we will fully cooperate! Austin-2 spoke again. It was at this time, having assimilated the vast knowledge of laws transmitted by the witches, that Shen Haos true body descended into the universe! In that instant, it was like a brutal collision between two universes! Filled with Emperors pressure, the divine power swiftly swept across the universe, violently colliding with the wildly violent powers under the Cosmic Devourers Consciousness. Numerous Favoured were torn apart by this terrifying impact; all planets, all matter, were instantaneously shattered. And those Human Soldiers and warriors of the Holy Alliance within felt an indescribable impact. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It felt as though the entire universes laws were collapsing. They couldnt control their own powers while feeling the unique radiance of the Emperor. The severe conflict between the two seemed like it would tear them apart too! Is this the kind of conflict at this level? Even the most powerful Austin-2 could only try to control himself under the great shock. In comparison, their earlier methods against the Cosmic Devourer were very rudimentary. Merely an ants overpowering an elephant approach. Now, this was truly a confrontation at this level! This was a level difference that even numerous powerful beings within the Holy Alliance could not make up for. With this sense of tension, everyone couldnt help but closely observe the changes in the laws under the violent impact, trying to see which side had the upper hand. Undoubtedly, the advantageous side was Shen Hao. His body at this moment no longer resembled a body but became a manifestation of the Law Origin. Countless starlights surged from his body, as if countless stars, even universes filled his body. In contrast, the Cosmic Devourers Consciousness was like a chaotic bundle of threads, unable to manifest a specific form even if attempted. Even the originally barely formed Magic Authority was nearly unformable under Shen Haos impact. I have overestimated you after all. Shen Hao had also realized. This Cosmic Devourer had indeed successfully devoured some Authority, but compared to the entire Multi-dimensional Universe, this authority was still trivial, barely functioning within its own universe. Chapter 613 - 613 444 The Battle Ends Rich Rewards_2 ?Chapter 613: Chapter 444: The Battle Ends, Rich Rewards!_2 Chapter 613: Chapter 444: The Battle Ends, Rich Rewards!_2 Far from being able to affect other universes. While Shen Haos understanding of the rules in this multi-dimensional universe is not yet on par with the adversarys, he triumphs in his comprehensive power. And just now, he has fiercely made up for it once more. At this moment, while suppressing with overwhelming momentum on one hand, on the other, like unravelling silk threads, he meticulously clarified all the rules controlled by the adversary, continually usurping and stripping them away to make them his own. For the Cosmic Devourer, this is already an inescapable defeat! Naturally, It does not wish to accept such an ending, but in face of Shen Haos higher-level suppression, It is utterly helpless. In the end, It can only place all hope in the internal warfare. A great number of Favoured appeared once again, multitudes of Monsters charged furiously towards the Human Army and the Attached Civilization Army. Despite the fact that drawing a large number of forces at this time to evolve into Favoured accelerates Its downfall, if It could kill enough warriors, then the power lost on the battlefield would be continuously replenished. Especially, It intends to use this to analyse Shen Haos power! Indeed, in this confrontation at the level of rules, the Cosmic Devourers greatest flaw lies in its inability to analyse and understand the various rules that Shen Hao possesses, yet Shen Hao is able to rapidly analyse and comprehend them. This single point alone could lead to the downfall of the Cosmic Devourer. And all of Its current struggles are doomed to be in vain. The power that Shen Hao possesses, including Sovereignty, mostly comes from the Civilization Trial; this is simply not something that the Cosmic Devourer can analyse. However, Shen Hao could not possibly truly accept a massive sacrifice of Human Soldiers on the battlefield. In the next moment, Shen Haos power also flowed continuously into the warriors of Human Civilization, including those of the Holy Alliance marked with the Emperors Seal. If it comes to a contest of Legion strength, Human Civilization is by no means inferior! For those from the Holy Alliance, what is happening now seems dreamlike. They were all prepared to contribute their power fully, to support the Human Emperor, but instead, after being marked with the Emperors Seal, they are receiving a steady stream of blessings from the Human Emperor. Those profound and powerful abilities, those terrifying and extraordinary blessings, once again made them realize the strength of the Human Emperor. At the same time, Shen Haos voice even came into their minds. Destroy all Favoured, the Cosmic Devourer cannot hold on for long. These words clearly confirmed their perception; in this high-level clash, the Cosmic Devourer truly is at a disadvantage. We can win! As this realization filled each persons mind, their fighting spirit uncontrollably surged. Having gone through the previous despair, they could better understand how miraculous the hope of victory at the moment truly is! sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, without the need for orders or commands from anyone, the entire Holy Alliance, with the enhanced power of blessings and countless Favoured, engaged in a frenzy of combat. The war seemed to return to its original state once again. However, the duration continued longer than anyone anticipated. Shen Hao did not expect that this Cosmic Devourer could be so resilient; even the Favoured were summoned and gathered wave after wave. It was not until the war had lasted for two full years that the decline of the Cosmic Devourer could be clearly sensed. In these two years, Human Civilization and the Holy Alliance have, oddly enough, formed a real alliance in the true sense. Their headquarters have been united. Even not just those left in the universe, but also the Holy Alliance outside, after the Witches returned to report the situation, once again dispatched reinforcements, and actively established a communication channel with Human Civilization. The two forces entered what seemed to be a honeymoon period, united as one, helping and supporting each other. To the extent that, the points obtained by Human Civilization have been crazily increasing. Transforming beings that were originally enemies into ourselves, whether through control, cooperation, or other reasons, within the rules of the Civilization Trial, more points can be obtained! This has allowed the points total of Human Civilization to directly increase to Level 63 in just two and a half short years. At the same time, the other three Trial Civilizations were also found by Human Civilization. Unobstructedly, they became a part of the Human Civilization System. Among these Trial Civilizations involved in this Trial, none were too special; except for one civilization that was indeed unsuited for Human Civilizations path and was almost declared extinct, the other seven civilizations all became Affiliated Civilizations of Human Civilization, as that was their only way to not perish in this Trial. It is under these circumstances that the first ranking settlement time point has directly arrived. However, Shen Hao was busy battling with the Cosmic Devourer and didnt have much time to check the rewards from this ranking settlement; he just set them aside for now. At this moment, the universe of the Cosmic Devourer had almost turned into the Emperor universe! The power of Shen Hao was spread in every corner of the universe; the rules were already starting to take his form, and all soldiers of Human Civilization could freely gather the aboundant power within the universe through the Emperors Seal, and carry out the annihilation of the scarce Cosmic Devourer Favoured. And within the Cosmic Origin, the core Consciousness of the Cosmic Devourer gradually manifested in front of Shen Hao. Somewhat unexpectedly, the final manifestation of Consciousness was a pitch-black facility similar to a black hole! Yes, a facility. Featuring pillars visibly imbued with signs of artificiality, at the center was a vortex materialized from Laws, and the Consciousness carrier of the Cosmic Devourer, also the most fundamental Devouring Law, was within it. No wonder, it felt like the thought logic of the Cosmic Devourer was closer to artificial intelligence. Shen Hao meticulously observed the Consciousness facility before him, as if unveiling another mysterious corner of the Trial Universe. All Gods disappeared for the sake of greater power, and the Cosmic Crisis that often emerges within the Multi-dimensional Universe, like the Cosmic Devourer, also bears marks of artificial creation. What about the other crises? In this Trial Land, is there still a fourth mysterious force? Or, behind all Cosmic Crises, is there an existence more powerful than the visible Cosmic Crisis? Until a certain moment, the facility before him seemed to finally determine its own defeat, collapsing with strong unwillingness, yet it vanished without a trace in a brief span, as if obliterated. This Trial Civilization is not simple. Shen Hao narrowed his eyes. But he also had no great awe; the rewards that Human Civilization gained this time were extremely abundant. At this moment, the Civilization Mall Level had abruptly reached Level 64! One battle, two levels! Such was the bounty of the rewards. Moreover, establishing a friendlier relationship with the Holy Alliance, the strength of Human Civilization was set to welcome another significant increase! Additionally, Shen Hao had also noticed that new information appeared on the cheat. The data repository had indeed undergone an update; besides, the information related to the new ranking settlement node also appeared in the ranking settlement cheat. Shen Hao first checked the data repository. Within this updated repository, there were details of several Cosmic Crises of multi-dimensional universe-level prevalence. The Cosmic Devourer was indeed among them. It is a Cosmic Level crisis that constantly devours universes; simultaneously refining Cosmic Treasures, extracting Laws, and plundering the Gods Authority. However, this data did not mention the Creator of the Cosmic Devourer. Instead, it more detailedly listed the characteristics and even vulnerabilities of other crises. For instance, an entity called Dark Throne that, in any universe it appears, would turn all the people black within a very short time; its vulnerability and counter is named Ying. Chapter 614 - 614 445 The First Ranking Settlement Reward ?Chapter 614: Chapter 445: The First Ranking Settlement Reward! Chapter 614: Chapter 445: The First Ranking Settlement Reward! For example, a species of dimensional creatures called Alde are known for their ability to parasitize and assimilate without reason, fusing the powers of everyone in an entire world, including the Seven Giants, and forming an entity so terrifyingly extreme that even now, it continues to wander in universe after universe, seeking to assimilate more people. Moreover, there are more than twenty other types of crises. The Cosmic Devourer isnt even considered the most powerful among them. Without a doubt, behind these crises, there are certain, or perhaps even a single, Creator. The power that Human Civilization possesses is indeed not enough. Even just one Cosmic Devourer is something that the present Human Civilization cannot solve alone; they must highly rely on Shen Haos power. This Cosmic Crisis force seems to have ascended. Shen Hao is somewhat worried. However, the reality has been determined, and no matter how much he worries, he can only face it. Shen Hao then looks at the new Fate Node-related intelligence provided by the ranking settlement cheat. This time, its still an image. The scene depicted is an incredibly fierce battlefield, one side consists of various terrifying crises, not many in number, at most only a few hundred, but each possessing extremely horrifying power. In comparison, the Cosmic Devourer that was dealt with just now doesnt even count as anything. Yes, these Cosmic Crises, or disasters, all possess a part of Authority! On the other side of the battlefield, there are only three individuals. A girl wearing a black hood, her aura incredibly gloomy; a giant with bulging muscles, whose strength is enough to tear apart the universe and shake its rules; and an entity whose form is constantly changing, resembling an old man, a child, a woman, a man, and even beings of different species. There are only three people, but with just one glance, Shen Hao can determine their identities. Right, they are Divine beings! Creators of various Cosmic Treasures in this Multi-dimensional Universe! They unquestionably exist within this Multi-dimensional Universe and can be seen everywhere, traces of their presence to be found, but their exact location remains undiscoverable. The Holy Alliance even hypothesizes that All Gods have been sealed and subjected to certain restrictions. But even with the Holy Alliances audacity, they dare not speculate on the fall of All Gods. This fact alone actually reveals the status of All Gods in this Multi-dimensional Universe. The previous Cosmic Devourer had only assimilated a part of Authority, perhaps not even one ten-thousandth, yet it had almost the power to destroy the entire Holy Alliance. And now, All Gods have appeared! Even if only three have shown up, this still signifies what the next stage will bring. However, when Shen Hao saw the remaining time for this Fate Node, he also let out a little sigh of relief. One hundred thirty-two years. Yes, a full hundred plus years. Clearly, this Civilization Trial will be the longest one that Shen Hao and the entire Human Civilization have ever experienced, with just two ranking settlements stretching over one hundred and fifty years. However, considering the magnitude of the trial crisis, this time span is also normal. For Trial Civilizations to survive such trials, relying solely on their initial strength is simply impossible; the only chance is to grow as much as possible during the trial. In that light, one hundred thirty-two years is not so dire at all. Shen Hao again looks at the Settlement Reward the Human Civilization will receive from this ranking settlement. Due to the crisis seen from the Cosmic Devourer, this time, Shen Haos focus for the reward is on defense. With offense, his presence is already akin to having an ace in the hole, for the time being. But if the universe where Human Civilization resides were to be discovered and invaded by such adversaries, then no matter how powerful Shen Hao is, it would be difficult to prevent the fate of Human Civilizations extinction. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, compensating for weaknesses is most important. Shen Hao looked towards the Settlement Reward. [Your Civilization has earned first place in this first Civilization Trial ranking settlement.] [As the Chosen One with the highest contribution value in your Civilization, you will make the reward selection for your Civilization.] [Please choose any three rewards from the following.] [1, Mirror Universe] [2, Sealing Platform] [3, Ascension Temple] Out of the three rewards, Shen Hao selected two defensive rewards and one supportive reward. And the three rewards he ultimately received did not disappoint his expectations. In fact, as the difficulty and levels of the Civilization Trial continue to rise, the levels of rewards obtained in the trial also increase. You should know, before, when a higher stage of Foundation wasnt distinctly powerful, but now, not to mention surpassing by a major stage, even being ahead by four or five Levels signifies a huge difference. At least, from the experience of other Affiliated Civilizations, during their previous trials, they rarely received Settlement Rewards that were one major stage higher than their own Civilization or above the trials limit. Clearly, the higher the difficulty is, the more generous the Settlement Reward. And the generosity of this rankings Settlement Reward still somewhat exceeded Shen Haos expectations. The first one, Mirror Universe. This reward, as literal as it sounds, is a the highest level, Level 72 compliance to an Eighth Stage level rule, and is a reward. Chapter 615 - 615 445 The First Ranking Settlement Reward_2 ?Chapter 615: Chapter 445: The First Ranking Settlement Reward!_2 Chapter 615: Chapter 445: The First Ranking Settlement Reward!_2 The function is to create a mirror universe that depends on the main universe but is completely independent of it. Obviously, this is a hidden and powerful rule. In the mirror universe, everything is normal, but it and the main universe are two parallel lines that can never touch each other, even for all gods, who cannot go to the mirror universe until they have completely analyzed and taken control of its rules. This undoubtedly adds a very solid stronghold for human civilization. At the very least, with this rule ability, theres no need to worry about human civilizations mother planet being breached by a sudden enemy for a short time. Moreover, it can serve as a safe haven, attracting all other trial civilizations, including allies, on a large scale. Such a safe haven is something Shen Hao believes no one would refuse. The second rewardthe Sealing Platformis also a defensive reward and has a stronger restraining effect than the first. Its function is to seal certain extraordinary rules within the universe! Yes, sealing extraordinary rules so that they cannot affect the human civilizations mother planet or certain areas. If this reward was obtained in the last trial, there would have been no need to worry about the pollution of night. Directly sealing the entire Night Law would secure a huge piece of pure land. And in this trial, it can also play a powerful role. Without saying more, if the gods really awaken, those extraordinary rules that pervade the human civilizations universe will become the greatest threat to human civilization, as the multi-dimensional gods wield an extremely formidable deterrent over the corresponding extraordinary rules in any universe within the multi-dimensional universe. Now, the appearance of the Sealing Platform is a relief for Shen Hao. Human civilization now has the power to contend with these Harmonization gods and protect its own mother planet. The third reward, the only auxiliary one, is somewhat of a surprise to Shen Hao. Ascension Temple. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as the name implies, it helps the Chosen One or cultivators to quickly merge with a certain extraordinary ruleto become a Harmonization God! However, such a powerful treasure naturally comes with certain limitations. Firstly, it requires a large number of treasures containing the Power of Laws corresponding to the rule. Secondly, this harmonization is strictly temporary in nature; although it involves merging, it mostly provides temporary control. It is very much like the God of the Great Sun Shen Hao created during his last trial. But the difference lies in that the Ascension Temple doesnt require Shen Hao to personally understand and control a certain Law, but only requires finding the carrier of that Law. For example, a Cosmic Treasure. Or, the gods themselves! Yes, with this treasure, human civilization only needs to capture a Divine, and it could create another Divine! Experiencing this sensation of Harmonization is also very helpful for ones own cultivation, and most importantly, as the Human Emperor, the power that humanity wields is equivalent to the power I wield. Shen Haos eyes grew brighter. This reward is really too important. It can be said that if it wasnt for the cheat of choosing three out of three, Shen Hao would not hesitate to choose the third reward this time! A general civilization obtaining this reward would at most be able to quickly enhance their own civilizations strength and cultivate their very own Harmonization Gods. But for human civilization to obtain this reward would help Shen Hao quickly master all the Laws of this universe! To be honest, although Shen Hao has always been clear that the universal way to solve the trial is to analyze and take control of all the extraordinary rules of the entire universe, But that takes time. Even with the [Sovereign] Talent, Shen Hao already has a far greater advantage over other civilizations, but the unit of time required to analyze all the Extraordinary Rules within the entire Multi-dimensional Universe is still measured in thousands, or even tens of thousands of years. The only solution is to nurture other Chosens within the civilization, let them each analyze, and then synchronize directly with the power of the [Emperor]. However, the number of Chosens within the Human Civilization that have reached this level is far too few. The speed at which many Chosens analyze the Extraordinary Laws is also far too slow. The reward obtained now indeed allows Shen Hao to see the possibility of analyzing all the Extraordinary Rules of the entire universe during the Trial Period! Thus, this newly added hack [Trial Land Coordinate Locking Hack] now truly has the chance to be put to use. Receiving this reward does indeed feel a bit like the Favor of Destiny. Shen Hao once again carefully reviewed the details of the three rewards, especially the last one. As usual, although the foundation and level are very high, there are still restrictions due to the current level and differences in specific manifestations. For example, the first Mirror Universe can still prevent others from entering; its a strong defensive foundation, but a long activation requires the consumption of a vast amount of resources, after all, it is the creation of a hidden universe! And the second is the same, limiting the quality and number of Extraordinary Rules it can seal. For now, taking the Cosmic Treasure as an example, it can at most only seal about ten Extraordinary Rules with distinct characteristics. The third reward is the same. Indeed, it could snatch the Authority, but if one wants to rely on the Cosmic Treasure to accumulate enough to let a Chosen replace the original Divine being within that Extraordinary Rule, thats not possible unless it can truly be captured alive. Nevertheless, the third reward is still a rapid opportunity to enhance the top Combat Power of Human Civilization. One hundred and thirty-two years will not be so calm. Shen Hao narrowed his eyes slightly, recalling those Cosmic Crises he saw in the data repository, and those three Gods who, for some reason, were able to appear and become active again. This indicates that resolving a Cosmic Devourer is nothing at all; what comes next is the most dangerous. However, at this time, the entire Trial System has also fully taken shape. Almost all Trial Civilizations have gathered around the Human Civilization, and even the Holy Alliance, after this, has also established an excellent relationship with Human Civilization, showing a trend of becoming firm Allies. The power wielded by the Human Civilization has become incredibly strong on the surface. This also made points acquisition more convenient. Not to mention, the Holy Alliance has accepted various means offered by the Human Civilization to resolve crises, including the Emperors Seal. This allowed the vast number of Warriors in the Holy Alliance to play a significant role. The Analysis Department has even submitted a report, stating the beautiful expectations for cooperation; the Holy Alliance will bring a large number of points to Human Civilization. Everything is developing in a good direction. Shen Hao looked at the individual ranking rewards anew. Compared with the Civilization ranking rewards, the level of individual ranking rewards is indeed much lower. The types are the same. Apart from Equipment and ability experience balls, there is a Contractor summoning reward which Shen Hao looks forward to slightly. After all, if things go as expected, this Contractors original Level is very likely to reach the Eighth Stage! Even if there will be some memory loss, such a powerful original level can still provide many valuable experiences for the current Human Civilization. After all, the entire Human Civilization System knows nothing about the Eighth Stage. Including Shen Hao. Accompanied by bursts of Golden Light dissipating, a figure full of Holy Light appeared in front of Shen Hao, the body like white jade, ambiguous in gender, resembling both male and female, with very vague facial features, and surrounded by rings of Law coalesced into white bands, each like the embodiment of Extraordinary Rules, filled with immense Mystical essence. Everything was just as Shen Hao predicted. It truly was a Contractor with an extremely powerful foundation and level! Chapter 616 - 616 446 The Stage of Frenzied Combat ?Chapter 616: Chapter 446: The Stage of Frenzied Combat! Chapter 616: Chapter 446: The Stage of Frenzied Combat! Just one glance, Shen Hao was able to determine the strength of this being. He himself, is like a conglomeration of countless powerful pieces of information. Every inch of his skin, even each speck of light, seemed to contain an entire boundless universe. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Completely non-human. Even the term life form could not describe him. Even the way of communication, was completely different from that of ordinary life forms. Yes, since the appearance of the other party, it seemed that no words were spoken, nothing was said, but in fact, communication had already begun, this was a type of communication based on the Law, not even needing face-to-face interaction, just recalling could ensure the existence of contact. And what made Shen Hao a bit happy was, although the others appearance and essence were completely non-human, the actual underlying thought process was inclined towards positivity. After all, this being also originated from a certain Trial Civilization, and once had his own civilization, his own passions. Although after becoming a Contractor, Shen Hao could control his life and death through the contract, and drive him, but facing such a warrior, it was obvious that autonomous actions could play a greater role. Kun, your power may have been weakened, but your essence, status, and foundation have not changed, I plan to focus on cultivating you to become the first Divine of Human Civilization in this Multi-dimensional Universe, Shen Hao simply said. Yes, Kun, that is his current name. But it is not his previous name. Kuns previous name, in the language of Human Civilization, unable to fully and reasonably express, is a very complex multi-sound conglomerate, and also contains powerful power, actually cannot be used as a daily call. So, Shen Hao according to the meaning of his previous name, took a new one. That is, Kun. Kun, although genderless, inherently has a character leaning more towards a maternal aspect. Quite gentle. At this moment, facing Shen Haos arrangement, Kun showed no reaction, He already knew of the existence of the Ascension Temple, this was indeed the most suitable place for Him. Because here, no matter how complex the Extraordinary Rules, He could quickly absorb and control them. Added to the existence of the contract, Shen Hao could also rely on the [Emperor] Profession, to obtain all the accumulation from Him. Thus greatly accelerating the chance to dominate the entire Universe. Even, could also add a powerful boost to Human Civilization. After fully receiving this times ranking reward, Shen Hao also firmed up the main policies for the next one hundred and thirty years. Points and development! In the subsequent high-level meeting, Shen Hao focused on these two points. If directly facing the Fate Node one hundred and thirty-two years later with the current state of Human Civilization, without a doubt, there would only be a dead end, so, the development during this time is crucial in determining the fate of over three hundred billion individuals in the entire Human Civilization System, Shen Hao gazed at everyone in the grand hall, his voice loud, clear, and very firm. Everyone present had also roughly understood what they would be facing. That is hundreds of enemies potentially stronger than the previous Cosmic Devourers, as well as the Divine controlling the Cosmic Law of this Multi-dimensional Universe! Think about this war. Although the victory in the real war, although the alliances of Human Civilization Systems Legion, and the Holy Alliance provided good support, the core reason for the victory still focused on Shen Hao himself. Everyone knew, this was not the norm for trials. Clearly understanding, their strength, could greatly enhance Shen Haos power. To achieve rapid development, apart from various foundations and resources, the core lies in two aspects, enemies, and allies, Shen Hao continued, No need to mention more about allies, the Trial Civilizations have already gathered here, we are natural allies, and incredibly solid, but beyond that, the Holy Alliance can also provide us with powerful support, I mean, not just their power, but more so their connection with this Multi-dimensional Universe Yes, the Holy Alliance, must be taken seriously. Although many people knew this, but when these words came from Shen Haos mouth, it was able to cause the entire Human Civilization System to pay attention. This is also one of Shen Haos most important roles in the development up to now. Giving everyone a unified direction, unified view. Working together towards one direction, to unleash the power of Civilization to its greatest extent. And putting such power in the Holy Alliance, is not an exaggeration. This not only signifies the power of billions at the Sixth Stage, but more importantly, also the Law Essence they hold. Shen Hao estimated, this trials original clearance focus, should also be about diligently cultivating some, or several natives, to replace the Divines of this Multi-dimensional Parallel Universe, and in the ultimate God Battle, achieve victory. After all, under normal circumstances, letting the Chosen Ones themselves comprehend the Cosmic Law, dominant Authority, becoming a Divine, is almost impossible. Unless the path happens to match. After all, the path of the Chosen Ones had already been determined. Like Shen Haos Talent, this kind of Profession, is almost unheard of. Under such circumstances, Human Civilization can completely walk on two legs, on one side absorbing, digesting, fostering the Holy Alliance, on the other hand using the [Emperor] Profession, letting Shen Hao continuously control the Law of this Multi-dimensional Universe from the Holy Alliance. Chapter 617 - 617 446 The Stage of Frenzied Combat_2 ?Chapter 617: Chapter 446: The Stage of Frenzied Combat!_2 Chapter 617: Chapter 446: The Stage of Frenzied Combat!_2 Aside from the Holy Alliance, the rest are enemies, Shen Hao once again stated one of the focal points, Previously, our battle center was the internal crises within the universe, which were relatively easy and stable sources of points. Moving forward, we should continue this, but crises like the Cosmic Devourer in the multi-dimensional universe will be our next key focus In the more than twenty years of the first stage of the Trial, all the points that Human Civilization obtained from other directions couldnt compare to the final elimination of a single Cosmic Devourer. Apart from the immense strength of this Cosmic Devourer, more importantly, the threat it brought to Trial Civilizations in its destined path was even more substantial. The point rewards given by the Civilization Trial are viewed from the perspective of resisting the Trial. Growing in strength, resisting enemies, eliminating crises All of these could earn points. By resolving these cosmic crises, its not just about resisting enemies but also about averting significant future crises. And this topic was the most critical in this meeting. Shen Hao provided many pieces of intelligence from the data bank. This left many of the new joiners, who were not yet familiar with Shen Hao and Human Civilization, dumbfounded. Especially those from the Holy Alliance. This intelligence on cosmic crises was even more abundant, detailed, and in-depth than what the Holy Alliance had possessed before! Human Civilization and all the Trial Civilizations hadnt just recently arrived in their multi-dimensional universe, had they? How could they possess such detailed intelligence? However, once this was confirmed, it stirred up the emotions of everyone present. For the native newcomers, even though they now knew of a grander stage, this place was still their homeland; the various cosmic crises were still the enemies they had once fought with anger! Now with such detailed intelligence, such formidable power. Even Yings spirit was ignited with flames of revenge. And it goes without saying for the Trial Civilizations. The generosity and wealth of Human Civilization were one of the most important reasons they joined the Human Civilization System; in their eyes, these enemies were all treasures! For the Trial Civilizations and the Chosen Ones, wealth meant power! The spirit and fighting will at the meeting were instantly mobilized. The Dark Throne, indeed that is dangerous, a Warrior who was a former member of the Holy Alliance stood up, willingly sharing the intelligence they know, It can easily twist the mind and cognition of everyone except Ying, leading us to fall. It also possesses its consciousness, and anyone who falls actually becomes its Puppet, its Favoured. As far as we know, there is also a Dark Alliance in the multi-dimensional universe, but, for the most part, this Alliance actively avoids the Holy Alliance and does not come out into the open Dark Alliance? The interest of many was instantly piqued. After all, this was the time when everyones fighting spirit was at its peak. The mere mention of the Dark Alliance meant a massive amount of points! Even the other crises seemed to decrease in importance in an instant. Seeing this, Dong Gong proposed to divide the ongoing meeting into different sections, with multiple projects established for each cosmic crisis, then assigning them accordingly. After all, if one wants to rapidly boost the strength of the Human Civilization System within a span of one hundred and thirty years, one cannot just passively seek enemies and earn points, but must actively search for them. That is to say, the biggest difficulty lies in the searching aspect. However, Shen Hao looked towards his cheat panel. Yes, the Map cheat. This cheat had appeared since the first Trial, recurring with each succeeding Trial, and each time it had been enhanced. And this version was even more powerful. [Map External Program Version 5: This version invades the Civilization Points cause-and-effect system more deeply and can quickly unlock the entire map of a relatively independent Law domain (manufactured by Saiji Civilization)] Thats right, compared to the previous Map cheats, this time it included quickly. The condition is relative independence of laws. On the day before the meeting was convened, Shen Hao had already activated this map cheat, which is why he could better understand the specifics of this cheat. It is related to the laws that Shen Hao has analyzed! Indeed, Shen Haos in-depth understanding of the laws related to the Cup of the Undead means that the map cheat could quickly unlock one after another of Undead Crisis Universes! In a sense, the impact this map cheat has on the Human Civilization is no less significant than the first stage of the Civilization Trial. It can fully assist Shen Hao in quickly locating various enemies! Take the Cosmic Devourer as an example. Once Shen Hao grasps the laws that the Cosmic Devourer possesses, namely the core of the Cosmic Devourer captured this time, its possible to quickly find all the Cosmic Devourers within the entire Multi-dimensional Universe! The moment Shen Hao realized the function of this map cheat, even he could feel a surge of excitement within his heart. Points, its all about the points! At this moment, looking at everyone present, he slightly smiled and then directly said, There is no need for you to discuss how to find the enemy, I have a way. A simple sentence, yet it caused the previously noisy discussion in the venue to come to a sudden halt. For those who had newly joined the ranks and were still not very familiar with Shen Hao, most were completely clueless. After all, their recent discussions were primarily focused on how to find the enemy. Even the Holy Alliance had also spent a great deal of effort, time, and manpower on this, which is even the most complex and mammoth task they routinely face. After all, the number of universes is simply too vast. Each universe, placed in this Multi-dimensional Universe, is as insignificant as dust. Under such circumstances, finding enemies and garnering allies is an extremely complex matter. Even the All Gods may not be able to accomplish this. But coming from the mouth of the Human Emperor, why does it seem so simple? However, those familiar with Shen Hao were already filled with even more passionate enthusiasm, initiating discussions about specific combat with the others. For them, whatever abilities Shen Hao demonstrated were taken for granted, and what they had to do was just to pursue their personal life meanings and goals under the leadership of the Great Emperor, as well as to fully develop the entirety of their civilization. One can foresee. If theres no need to spend time and energy on finding the enemy, then the coming 130+ years will be a period of frenetic battling, harvesting, and strengthening for most of the Chosen Ones! It can only be said, this is precisely what most of the Chosen Ones yearned for! Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They are warriors, and they should obtain everything they desire from the battles! The meeting ultimately determined the direction and plans for the next 130 years. Additionally, the influence and changes brought by the meeting began to rapidly spread downward. The front-line warriors were the first to feel the change. They even rapidly underwent reassignment, forming new Legions based on different strengths and combat orientations, and quickly identified the focus of their current allocation schemes. Those targeting the Undead, those against machines, those focusing on the Spirit, those specializing in Legion battles Factor in the changes and focuses of various resources, as well as the excitement and combat readiness exhibited by some slightly informed superiors. All warriors were able to gradually sense a fervor for frenzied combat and battling. Nonetheless, they harbored little fear. Not just the Human Civilization, but all Trial Civilizations had long since become standard war civilizations; war might bring sacrifices, but it is also the source of development for the entire civilization! Chapter 618 - 618 447 The First Ascender ?Chapter 618: Chapter 447: The First Ascender! Chapter 618: Chapter 447: The First Ascender! Just like that, under this top-down atmosphere, the entire Human Civilization System rapidly entered into a new phase. The phase belonging to war! Even the people of the Holy Alliance were somewhat bewildered at this moment. After the end of the last Cosmic Devourer campaign, the Holy Alliance significantly elevated their importance towards Human Civilization. Previously very cautious, they now began to proactively make contact. But the more they interacted, the more astonished they became. Limited by the rules of the Civilization Trial, they were unaware of the existence of the Civilization Trial, but they could still see the many miraculous aspects inherent within the Trial Civilizations. For example, the various Extraordinary Paths. Indeed, such clear and feasible paths which depended on neither Treasures nor fate, but solely relied on ones own efforts in cultivation, became increasingly stronger C these Extraordinary Paths were incredibly precious to the people in the Holy Alliance. They had also already realized their own limitations. Opportunities brought by the Cosmic Treasures allowed them to rapidly become powerful, unimaginably strong for many, but this also brought various limitations. The Cosmic Devourers could counter them by utilizing restrictive relationships, and other cosmic crises could do the same. But the strength cultivated oneself does not possess such powerful restrictions! Furthermore, within the Human Civilization System, there were various Equipments, technologies, and Treasures, and they had already traversed extremely far and deep on their respective Extraordinary Paths! But these were not the main points. What truly shocked everyone in the Holy Alliance was the fanaticism towards war exhibited by the Human Civilization System. Indeed, unaware of the existence of Civilization Mall and Civilization Points, they naturally couldnt understand where this fanaticism for war from the Human Civilizations came from. In their view, Human Civilization System had brought out an unimaginable tremendous wealth to cultivate a group of fearless warriors and develop a series of war-related industries, rich and strong beyond imagination, even to the point of slightly hindering the normal development of civilization. But what was stranger was that such a civilization, madly chasing after war, still maintained a high degree of restraint. Human Civilization seemed to have a fanatical interest in war only against those they judged to be enemies. Besides that, there was not even the slightest desire to harm the innocent. Even then, they willingly arranged for all people saved from various cosmic crises, integrating strong individuals from them, and appeared very kind and full of order. This was utterly incomprehensible to the people of the Holy Alliance. But the more they understood, the more they found common ground! Human Civilization should not be our enemy, nor should we view Human Civilization as an enemy. Indeed, Shen Haos presence alone was a considerable threat to them, coupled with the potential demonstrated by the Human Civilization System and its incredibly crazed style towards enemies, it was enough to command respect from the Holy Alliance. At least, during a time when the Cosmic Crises were becoming increasingly strong, they definitely would not wish for an additional enemy like this. In such circumstances, the relationship between Human Civilization and the Holy Alliance became increasingly friendly and deep. In the blink of an eye, ten years had passed. During these ten years, Shen Hao once again chose several cheats, basically selecting the main cheats, such as the Drop Hack and Ability Ball Furnace External. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These two cheats, coupled with increasingly intense battles, accumulated a large number of ability balls for Human Civilization. Among them were not lacking Red Mythical Ability Balls. Usually, only a few top warriors had the qualifications to nurture Red Mythical Abilities, but now, nurturing had become easier, and the foundation of many warriors within the Human Civilization System was also continually strengthening. However, in Shen Haos view, it was still too slow. The speed of collecting points was too slow. In these ten years, even with the Map cheat and Shen Haos personal involvement, they had only resolved five cosmic crises of the Cosmic Devourer Level. After all, even though Shen Hao could ensure the resolution of any Cosmic Crisis Main Body, such levels of war no longer were as easily instantly resolvable as before. It often required time to grind down. Moreover, Shen Hao also had his own matters to attend to; he needed to further analyze the Law Intelligence of this Multi-dimensional Universe and also needed to increase his own level, these matters also held a high priority, he could not devote all his time solely to war. We must further increase efficiency. Shen Hao looked towards Kun. Kun had already been in the Ascension Temple for almost ten years. In this universe, among all the established Extraordinary Laws, Kun first chose Spirit. Yes, the Spirit of the Stone of the Soul, which was one of Yings powers. This was Kuns most adept direction and currently most impactful. It could play a powerful supporting role, greatly enhance the combat ability of the entire Civilization Army, and even help other Chosen Ones accelerate their understanding of the Laws. Then, the question arose. As one of the most important main characters in fate, although Yings downfall was not frequent, finding the ownerless Stone of the Soul in countless Multi-dimensional Universes was not a simple matter. However, ten years had passed, and Kun should soon have results. Chapter 619 - 619 447 The First Ascender_2 ?Chapter 619: Chapter 447: The First Ascender!_2 Chapter 619: Chapter 447: The First Ascender!_2 Shen Hao could distinctly feel the perpetual insights into the Spirit Rules flowing to Kun. Even the other Chosen Ones who entered the Ascension Temple each had not insignificant achievements. This was his first time experiencing such a potent feedback force from the [Emperor] profession. A persons ability, after all, has its limits; only a powerful individual combined with a powerful civilization can forge an invincible future. Shen Hao was once again glad that he had persisted in the civilizations path. He looked forward to everyones emergence. And he didnt have to wait too long. The current Level of the Ascension Temple also had its limits. One cannot stay inside indefinitely and continue to increase their strength crazily. Especially when the number of related Cosmic Treasures began to dwindle. The first to emerge was none other than Yang Jun. The Law he chose was Justice Armor. Also one of Yings powers and equally scarce, he quickly exhausted all the Justice Armors collected by Human Civilization System in that period, including those bought from the Holy Alliance. President. Yang Jun was the first to pay his respects to Shen Hao. Not bad. Shen Hao looked Yang Jun over carefully and was quite pleased, You have now successfully seized a portion of the Authority of Justice Guardian Law. Its still just the lowest level. Yang Jun felt somewhat embarrassed. During this time, he had consumed at least hundreds of thousands of Justice Armors. Given to the common warriors, they could have accumulated hundreds of thousands of Sixth Stage warriors in a short time. But even so, he had only gained a tiny part of the Authority. It was even less than the Authority of the Magic Source controlled by the Cosmic Devourer that was resolved at the previous Fate Node. If that was about one ten-thousandth, then Yang Jun now was at most one thirty-thousandth. However, even so, he ranks at the level of a Subordinate God. Yes, perhaps he is not the Main God on the path of Justice Armor Law, but, he is already God of Justice Guardian! To say he is the first Ascender of Human Civilization is not an exaggeration! This power is the nemesis of the Dark Throne. I have already chosen your enemy for you. Shen Hao was quite expectant of Yang Juns performance, Go and show your strength, and let our allies have a good look. Yes! Yang Jun was also filled with anticipation. For ten years, many of his comrades had been actively fighting, even obtaining a great deal of Military Merit and wealth. But he had only been consuming his accumulated Military Merit. Even racking up a considerable debt. After all, those Cosmic Treasures he consumed in the Ascension Temple had been painstakingly collected by the warriors of the Human Civilization System. Now that he had left seclusion, naturally, he would have to make a grand demonstration! After leaving Shen Hao, Yang Jun quickly convened his own Legion. However, his Legion had not stayed behind to wait for him prior to this, they had all been executing various combat missions, leaving not many behind, so Yang Jun had to pick a group from those who had just rotated back for rest. Once the news spread, many became expectant. In the current Human Civilization System, if the warriors of all ranks were to choose the most popular Main General, Yang Jun would definitely be at the top! Because the warriors who fought with him were the safest and most exhilarating! They didnt need to think about any defense, any evasion, only to unleash their firepower to their hearts content. After all, Yang Jun was the God of Defense! From the original Golden Light to the now Red Mythical Talent, paired with the Red Mythical Level Profession, he was simply impregnable! Other Legions, no matter how great their victory, would have certain sacrifices, but Yang Juns Legion was unscathed in most cases! Even when fighting within his own Legion, a substantial part of the military merit had to be shared with Yang Jun, meaning that the merit earned was somewhat less compared to other Legions. But it was safe, and thrilling! Moreover, this time it was clear that they were going up against enemies at the level of a cosmic crisis, and as long as they succeeded, there would be no shortage of military merit! Suddenly, a torrent of volunteers surged forth. Among them was Qiao Yu. This Child of Destiny from the Human Mother Planet seemed to once again be favored by destiny, just so happening to return to the Mother Planet to recuperate and achieve a breakthrough in his level. Upon hearing of the opportunity, he hesitated not a moment to sign up. Without the leadership of a warrior from the Seventh Stage, those at the Sixth Stage couldnt confront enemies of cosmic crisis level, and during past sweeps, the military merits he earned were not significant, at least not sufficient to widen the gap between himself and others. The goal and ambition of Qiao Yu, however, is to transcend his predecessors step by step, marching right up to Shen Hao, becoming the strongest under the Emperor! Faced with such an opportunity, naturally, he wouldnt miss it. And when Yang Jun saw Qiao Yu, he also did not hesitate much. He did not know about Qiao Yus uniqueness, but the information publically available about Qiao Yu was already impressively excellent and fortunate. Behind the crisis from the Dark Throne, theres also the shadow of the Dark Alliance, and this is currently one of the focal points in human civilizations search, Yang Jun focused his attention on his target, hoping this time to be fortunate enough. Over the past decade, the map cheat played an important role in various places, but in finding the Dark Alliance, it fell short. After all, Shen Haos energy was limited; without having captured any Dark Throne, there was no way to decode its laws or search for it using the map cheat. But indeed, this was the priority. Because such an established, conglomerated hostile organization signified a hefty amount of points! Under such circumstances, Shen Hao and most of the high-level figures in human civilization maintained their focus. And the breakthrough was in the campaign led by Yang Jun. The intelligence was provided by the Holy Alliance. This Dark Throne had not only eroded one universe but had encroached upon a significant number of universes. Because the Holy Alliance had always been vigilant against the existence of the Dark Alliance, they did not rashly engage, and much of the intelligence was unknown. However, the accuracy of the intelligence regarding coordinates was quite high. They had been tracking and observing. Now, upon receipt of the intelligence shared by human civilization, the Holy Alliance immediately dispatched Austin-2 and a portion of the Alliances warriors for the rendezvous. Austin-2, by now, was one of the individuals closest to the Human Civilization System within the Holy Alliance, since, after all, the Human Emperor not only saved his life amid despair but also reversed a war that would have ended in total defeat under his leadership; it could be said to have also saved his spirit. If it wasnt for Austins character as someone who highly valued Holy Destiny, Austin-2 would have likely already joined human civilization. Just like Ying-4 did. Welcome to all of you, Austin-2 greeted Yang Jun and the others with a smile, On behalf of the Holy Alliance, I express the most sincere greetings to you, and to the great Emperor. Youre too kind, Mr. Austin, Yang Jun also smiled. In the presence of a warrior close to human civilization, he naturally conveyed the appropriate goodwill. After all, if this individual before him remains alive after the trial, its highly likely hell join the Human Civilization System. By then, he really will be one of our own. But at this moment, Austin-2 suddenly became somewhat surprised and uncertain. Especially after he observed Yang Jun a bit more closely. He had seen Yang Jun before, even on several occasions. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He knew that this individual was one of the most powerful among human civilization, right below the Human Emperor. But during previous encounters, Yang Jun, while extraordinarily powerful, still felt on the same level. But now He felt a pounding alarm! Chapter 620 - 620 448 The Power of the Dark Throne ?Chapter 620: Chapter 448: The Power of the Dark Throne Chapter 620: Chapter 448: The Power of the Dark Throne Yes, too powerful. A kind of power visible to the naked eye. Even though Yang Jun does not display any astonishing aura at this moment, the authority that surrounds him is enough to bring an innate sensation of irresistibility to Austin-2. It is the essential difference between statuses. In fact, Austin-2, as one of the top warriors of the Holy Alliance, is not weak in strength, and can even be said to be very powerful, having merged with eight Cosmic Treasures. However, merging with Cosmic Treasures and controlling authority are entirely different. At this moment in Austin-2s heart, there is even a faint guess. The deterrent Yang Jun presents to him is by no means weaker than the previously encountered terribly powerful Cosmic Devourer. Divine Authority! It can only be this! The natives of this Multi-dimensional Universe, in fact, lack precise recognition of the Extraordinary Law, but they also have a concept of authority. The reason why the former Cosmic Devourer was so powerful was precisely because it controlled part of the authority that should belong only to All Gods. And now, on the body of a Human Civilization warrior, similar things are present? After hesitating for a moment, Austin-2 still couldnt help but ask his question. Does your civilization possess the ability to obtain Divine Authority? Although such a question is very direct, it relates to the ultimate goal of the entire Holy Alliance. Ever since the end of the last narrowly-averted defeat in the battle against the Cosmic Devourer, the Holy Alliance realized that without controlling authority, they will always be weak. Even unable to resolve such a Cosmic Crisis, let alone the currently untraceable All Gods. But now, this opportunity seems to be placed right before them! At least, it is very possible that Human Civilization has already found the way! Indeed. Yang Jun said directly. In this regard, he had already received instructions from Shen Hao and knew what to say, how to share. Without waiting for further pressing from Austin-2, he directly said: This method is not so easy, and we have paid a considerable price to obtain it. Currently, I am the only successful one. If the Holy Alliance desires it, we do not object to sharing in principle, which can also enhance the strength of our allies; however, it cannot come without a price. I understand, we get it! Austin-2 was so excited that even his tone started to Transform. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He did not expect Human Civilization to agree so readily. Suddenly, the look he gave Yang Jun changed. Before, Austin-2 had accumulated a favorable impression of Human Civilization from the last rescue, and now, this favorable impression rapidly inflated, even contemplating whether to push the entire Holy Alliance to join Human Civilization. The Holy Alliance is ultimately a loose organization, even with the intention to impose more order now, how could it compare to such a unified civilization, not constrained by fate, and holding various powerful forces? However, Austin-2 also knew that this was not easy to achieve. The biggest problem is that Human Civilization may not support their pursuit of Holy Destiny, and may even oppose, organize. This is an unavoidable conflict. An existence outside of fate, and puppets within fate, bear an irreconcilable discord. Thus, Austin-2 temporarily put away his thoughts and instead started to describe the current situation. We have discovered this Dark Throne for a long time now, and it is also one of only two Dark Thrones we have found. Moreover, some of the Dark Alliances traces are also discovered near this Dark Throne Austin-2 continued to explain the numerous pieces of intelligence controlled by the Holy Alliance. The Dark Throne, as the term suggests, is just a throne, a virtual throne with even uncertain existence. But it has its own Consciousness. This is certain. The Holy Alliance had successfully captured a few individuals influenced by the Dark Throne who had fallen into corruption; their memories clearly indicated they had heard the voice of the Dark Throne. It is a Consciousness full of temptation, yet also full of wisdom. Always easily finding each persons inner weaknesses, then rapidly expanding them, rendering people utterly powerless to resist. Furthermore, once the Blackening corruption occurs, it is irreversible. Even knowing that they are under the influence of the Dark Throne, a persons entire way of thinking, cognition has been completely transformed, and they do not believe themselves to be wrong. The worst part is, this Blackening spreads. Austin-2 said this with a very serious expression, and even in his eyes, one could glimpse wariness, We have had determined and strong comrades try to make in-depth contact, to communicate, but the result was that, aside from Ying, all of them fell to corruption and Blackening. It seems to be an irreversible process, like a deadly virus, once in contact, destined to the same fate. Truly terrifying. This is also why the Holy Alliance, knowing the existence of the Dark Alliance, has always been evading. Such a force seems to be the bane of the entire Holy Alliance. Even Yang Juns expression has now become grave. Chapter 621 - 621 448 The Power of the Dark Throne_2 ?Chapter 621: Chapter 448: The Power of the Dark Throne_2 Chapter 621: Chapter 448: The Power of the Dark Throne_2 Whether it be corruption or will distortion, its not that they have never seen it; in fact, they have seen a lot. But those instances are basically some kind of special Extraordinary Power or high-level Pollution. Yet what they are hearing now seems to be different. High-level Pollution combined with special Extraordinary Rules? Do you have any prisoners who have succumbed to Blackening? I intend to meet one, Yang Jun finally made this decision. The President had actually shared with him quite a bit of intelligence; in some aspects, they knew more than the Holy Alliance. But there are some things one can only truly understand through direct contact. As for the danger. If one dares not even meet a prisoner, a member of the Favoured, then how can one talk about solving the enemy? Faced with this request, Austin-2 hesitated only for a very brief moment before agreeing. Clearly, he has great confidence in Human Civilization after the meeting, including this Transcendent Warrior in front of him who is suspected to have mastered the Divine Authority. Yang Jun soon saw the person he wanted to meet. All the detainees surrounding him were Ying, only Ying. In this regard, the Ying are indeed the nemesis of the Dark Throne. The number of Ying among the warriors brought by Austin-2 from the Holy Alliance this time also exceeded half. However, Yang Juns main attention was on the Blackened individual in front of him. This Blackened was from the Ancient God Race. Somewhat unexpectedly, this Ancient God did not show much difference from what Yang Jun had imagined; there was no hint of madness to be seen. At the sight of Yang Jun, he too clearly felt a slight shock. The Holy Alliance has already mastered the power to seize the Authority of the Gods? But you do not seem to be one destined by fate. I see, so it is about letting those overlooked by fate escape its grip, break free from the Puppets identity. Impressive, indeed very impressive. He had been locked up here for a very long time, so naturally no one would tell him about the events of the outside world. Even when facing someone like Yang Jun, he could only speculate with his own understanding. However, the manner in which the other party expressed themselves did surprise Yang Jun. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You seem to think quite normally, not like someone who is Blackened. Yang Jun carefully felt the changes in the other person. He even did not notice any overly obvious presence belonging to another high-status entity. If it were a Favoured one, this kind of presence would certainly not be lacking. Just like every Warrior, even everyone, in Human Civilization carries the Imprint of Shen Hao. Of course, it might be very deeply hidden. The Imprint of Shen Hao on Human Civilization is indeed not so easily discovered. Yet, the Ancient God in front of him just smiled faintly: Blackening, thats what you call it. We only because we have understood more and increased our knowledge have chosen to abandon the old path and choose a new one that may even oppose the old one. At least in our eyes, it is not Blackening, but awakening and correctness. I see. Yang Jun nodded his head. All this information had actually been conveyed to him before he came. But clearly, that was just what the other side believed. The reason is simple; the Ying had also accepted the so-called Enlightenment mentioned by the others but had resisted it. However, in the others narration, this was due to Yings own stubbornness, knowing well that the current path is wrong, yet still resolutely choosing that incorrect path. All in all, Yang Jun was prepared for this visit. Tell me, he said directly, tell me the truth you know. Lets see if I am aware and concur. And lets see whether you can influence someone like me, a Divine being. Now you, at best, are just a Pseudo-God, the prisoner looked up with those eyes composed entirely of Energy, and deep within his gaze seemed a surge of indescribable anticipation, If you truly have this confidence, then come. See for yourself everything I have seen, come to know the truth of this Multi-dimensional Universe! Alright, Yang Jun said calmly, seemingly without a hint of worry. His purpose in coming was to witness for himself exactly how the Dark Throne contaminated others. He let his own consciousness delve deep into the soul of the other. In an instant, Yang Jun clearly felt as if his consciousness had entered an area of pitch darkness, where nothing existed around him, yet beneath him, he was unmistakably sitting upon a chair. Even in this realm devoid of the slightest glimmer of light, he could distinctly feel that what he was seated upon seemed to be a grand throne. And he himselfwas the Creator! Indeed, such cognition suddenly surged into Yang Juns mind; he felt as if he were the Creator who had abruptly arrived at an empty expanse. Here, all was void, devoid of the concept of space, even time did not exist, leaving everything in the purest, most primal chaos, while an ineffable sense of understanding the Laws constantly welled up in his heart. At this moment, Yang Jun even felt as though he had entirely transcended the Seventh Stage! He could clearly sense the Laws that once were shrouded in profound mystery, unfathomably arcane, now seemed so simple, simple to the point where it felt as though he could casually shape them. And indeed, that is what he did. First, was space. He created the concept of infinite space, which is the foundation of the universe, then shaped the Time Law, bringing forth the concept of motion. Then came matter, energy, light And then various Extraordinary Laws! The many Laws that the President was always parsing out, in this moment, became so clear and simple within his cognition! It even caused an uncontrollable surge of excitement within Yang Juns heart. I, could become the new Emperor! As if! Indeed, such voices continuously told him within his cognition that he could become anyone he wished, that he was the one and only True God, everything, all things, the Creator of the entire Multi-dimensional Universe, the writer of all destinies. However, Yang Juns own Talent, including the grand figure in his mind belonging to the President, were all safeguarding his own twist from being influenced. These cognitions of Laws, they should all be false as well, just a feeling, making me think I understood. Yang Jun had almost understood the methods of the Dark Throne. However, it was indeed astonishing. Because he clearly saw that he, after creating the entire Multi-dimensional Universe, began to compose destiny, the true destiny. At first, it was nothing more than the free development of a civilization within a universe, but he seemed to find it not interesting enough, and so, created protagonist after protagonist, then, dissatisfied with the development of the entire story, created universe after universe, the same characters, different stories. Until in the end, he seemed to have lost interest in everything. Wanting to destroy it all. Wanting to create a more interesting story anew. But, he didnt want to do it personally. Thus, he set the ending. Letting the main character, destroy himself. As everything faded, the cognition belonging to the Creator began to dissipate incessantly, the self returned to its original role, and a cognition that was irresistible and irrefutable emerged. It was precisely because he had experienced the cognition of the Creator that he could understand what an existence it was. Despair, pessimism. This was the true nature of the Blackening! They did not wish to destroy everything themselves; they merely followed the Creators arrangement, carrying out their venting under the perception of extreme pessimism. Chapter 622 - 622 449 Key Intelligence of the Civilization ?Chapter 622: Chapter 449: Key Intelligence of the Civilization Trial! Chapter 622: Chapter 449: Key Intelligence of the Civilization Trial! However, Yang Jun was very clear. This is essentially just cognitive distortion. Regardless of whether everything he had previously experienced was real or fake, cognitive distortion is still the main cause of the blackening; after all, not everyone is an extreme pessimist. Even if all fates and the world as they know it were to be destroyed, it wouldnt directly lead to such twisted corruption. At best, its just an auxiliary, a vessel for power. Therefore, after everything ended, Yang Jun maintained clarity in his cognition and didnt undergo any blackening whatsoever. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not only that, the attempt just now was clearly meaningful. As a direct subordinate of Shen Hao, Yang Jun could, in a sense, be considered Shen Haos direct avatar. The Dark Throne couldnt imagine that its power just now had corroded such an existence. Even just the residual power was enough for Shen Hao to see many things. The Dark Throne itself does not possess overly strong power; it is more akin to the realm of Illusion Technique. If your will is strong enough to resist the illusion without being too affected, you can perfectly counter it, Shen Hao gave Yang Jun a heads-up. Illusion Technique Yang Juns confidence grew even more evident. If in the Holy Alliance, Ying is the nemesis of the Dark Throne, then within Human Civilization, the ultimate nemesis would surely be Yang Jun. After promoting his Talent and Profession to the Red Mythical level, Yang Juns defensive abilities had reached a quite perfect level. Not just the Physical Body, but the Spirit is also a domain perfectly defended by his power. If its just an Illusion Technique, he was even confident of shielding the entire Legion from being affected! However, further experiments were needed. After leaving this prison, facing the expectant Austin-2, Yang Jun directly said: Next, we can conduct experiments. I will protect our Legion and yours to see whether we can resist the influence of the Dark Throne. If we can, then the greatest danger will be resolved, and all thats left is the battle. Good! Austin-2 naturally felt a surprise. He also noticed that Yang Jun seemed to be unaffected in the least. You should know, the Holy Alliance not dealing with the Dark Alliance wasnt due to not caring or valuing, but it was simply because they had no confidence in a victory, which made them seem somewhat helpless. The Dark Alliance, after all, has always been undermining the very foundations of the Holy Alliance from its existence. Especially those who dont seem to be overly blackened on the surface have been the biggest threat to the Holy Alliance for a long time. If they could have an opportunity to resolve this now, they would definitely be willing to pay a certain price. And Shen Hao had already withdrawn his gaze. Theres no need to watch too closely now. The likelihood of Yang Jun failing is very small. On one hand, he indeed counters the enemy, and on the other hand, Shen Hao here will also provide assistance. Having just grasped a strand of the Law Power represented by the Dark Throne and analyzed it slightly, he naturally could play a sufficient role in combat, even unlock the lock on the Small Map cheat, and quickly locate all of the Dark Thrones within this Universe to resolve them. However, Shen Hao also began to recall the content he had just felt through Yang Juns perspective. Creator Shen Hao muttered these few words in his heart. This concept is completely different from that of the Merging Daoist in the last Trial. The Merging Daoist, at best, is at the level of the Heavenly Dao and is still subject to the restrictions of the entire world, but the Creator, in Shen Haos current conjecture and cognition, is likely from outside this Trial Universe. Only in this way could they create everything from nothing after arriving here. Including all laws! The implications of this level are completely different. Even if it is indeed the Eighth Stage, it is very likely not to be the entry level of the Eighth Stage or simply barely into the Eighth Stage. It is very likely to be mid-stage or even late-stage of the Eighth Stage! That would be too powerful for the current Human Civilization, even for Shen Hao now. As far along the journey as it goes, the gap between each stage becomes larger. Shen Hao may still be invincible under equal Levels, but even if he reaches Seventieth Level, it would be difficult for him to be the opponent of Seventy-First Level. At this level, its almost impossible to fight across large stages. Moreover, Shen Hao speculated that even if he reached Level 71, dealing with a Level 74, even just one with average Foundation, would not be so easy. Furthermore, based on the current situation, theres almost no possibility for him to break through to the Eighth Stage, which is Level 71, in this Trial. Up to now in this Trial, Shen Hao has only just reached Level 63. It shouldnt be this difficult, Shen Hao frowned slightly. After thinking for a moment, his figure suddenly disappeared from the throne and reappeared in the Ascension Temple, specifically in Kuns room. Here, it is filled with many Stones of the Soul; Kun is among them, using the power of the Ascension Temple to constantly control the Law Power of the Multi-dimensional Universe. Its current Authority and power actually far surpass Yang Jun. Chapter 623 - 623 449 Key Intelligence of the Civilization ?Chapter 623: Chapter 449: Key Intelligence of the Civilization Trial!_2 Chapter 623: Chapter 449: Key Intelligence of the Civilization Trial!_2 After all, the foundation is laid out here. The only reason for still being here is that He has not yet reached His limit. Even with the same number of Cosmic Treasures, the level of Authority that Kun can control is dozens of times more than that of Yang Jun. Now, He has even gained control over more than one-thousandth of the Authority! However, this time Shen Hao came to inquire about information regarding the Civilization Trial. Your memory should have recovered a part, Shen Hao communicated in the way that Kun could understand, According to my knowledge, the level of the Civilization Trial is extremely high, but most likely, it is just around the Ninth Stage, or what is called the Tenth Stage. For you, who once reached the Eighth Stage, under normal circumstances, you should already be able to break free from some of the control and limitations Yes, this is Shen Haos speculation. Maybe most of the Trial Civilizations in the current stage still regard the Civilization Trial as something untouchable, at an unreachable level. But from the very beginning, Shen Hao knew that the Civilization Trial was definitely not invincible. The emergence of the cheat panel is enough to explain everything. The Civilization Trial is not untouchable, nor is it perfect, it even has fairly obvious loopholes. And when Shen Hao just stepped into the Seventh Stage, he had even slightly touched upon the loopholes of the Civilization Trial. Those civilizations capable of creating numerous cheats on the cheat panel are most likely from the Eighth Stage, the Ninth Stage. From this speculation, Kun, who has reached beyond the Eighth Stage, should know more information. Sure enough, Kun did not disappoint Shen Hao. With the improvement of his level, the memories that had once been sealed in Kun were significantly unsealed. And he told Shen Hao two extremely key pieces of information. First, the Civilization Trials shielding and skewing of the Eighth Stage warriors cognition is limited. Second, the Civilization Trial consumes more power and interferes more extensively when selecting high-level Trial Lands, participating to ensure the difficulty and order of the trial. These two pieces of information are too important. Especially for Shen Hao to judge the difficulty of this trial. The first point is easy to understand; in every trial participated before, the Civilization Trial would directly distort and shield the natives cognition of the trial, but the effect of this distortion and shielding clearly has its limits since it is quite crude. Inside all the Trial Civilizations, there are traces of the Civilization Trial everywhere, those various extraordinary rules completely different from the Trial Land, various equipment, various foundations, and even including many behaviors between the Trial Civilizations. It can be said that any normal person, after more contact with the Trial Civilizations, can feel the logical contradictions. To twist their cognition to the point where they are completely unaware of the existence of the Civilization Trial, it must require overwhelming power. And the stronger the entity, the less likely their self-cognition is to change. But Shen Hao did not expect that it was already touching the limit at just the Eighth Stage. It seems that the Civilization Trial might be weaker than Shen Hao expected. Or to describe it as imperfect would be more accurate. And the second point is also a crucial one. Deep interference. Shen Hao even began to suspect that the reason why the All Gods cannot appear now is not other reasons, but directly the interference of the Civilization Trial! If there really is the existence of a Creator, then this being who theoretically should be omnipotent and omniscient in this Multi-dimensional Universe, it is also very likely that because of the interference of the Civilization Trial, they cannot directly intervene. Otherwise, everything should have been known from the very first moment the Trial Civilization arrived. Of course, these are just Shen Haos speculations. But based on such speculation, Shen Hao feels that his own and Human Civilizations actions can be more aggressive, bolder! Since the Gods will only reveal themselves during the second ranking settlement, and there are only three of them, we must take this time to strip as much of their authority as possible, fostering our own Divine beings! Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, And the most powerful among them will be handed over to you, striving to completely replace the God of the Mind and Soul before then. This is not an impossible task. Its only ten years for now. The control over Laws accelerates as time progresses. Shen Hao is already prepared to search for the Stone of the Soul with all his might, and not just that, but also the Stones of the Mind that exist within many from the Holy Alliance. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Finding a way to perfectly separate the Stone of the Soul from Ying is not impossible for Shen Hao. The three Cosmic Treasures within Ying have formed a perfect balance, among which the Stone of the Souls power plays a more central coordinating role, while commanding and controlling other powers is precisely Shen Haos forte. However, he needs to speed up gaining the recognition of the Holy Alliance, or rather, that of Ying. The deeper the connections brought about by the Emperor profession, the simpler it is to implement. Dealing with the Dark Throne presents an opportunity. Originally prepared to take action, Yang Jun suddenly received an order from Shen Hao. Although he did not know the specifics, he immediately carried it out. He informed the Holy Alliance directly. There should be more Ying assigned to this war. Yang Jun made a request, The Dark Alliance will be an important collaborative campaign between the Human Alliance and the Holy Alliance, not just this one battle. We hope to build a regular United Army, mainly composed of Ying from your side, with the exact scale and number depending on the outcome of this cooperation. This is a very reasonable request, and the Holy Alliance also hopes to resolve the Dark Alliance quickly, so they agreed without much hesitation. Thus, more and more Ying were transferred over. Among the main protagonists in the Holy Alliance, Ying naturally had the closest relationship with Human Civilization due to their character, naturally recognizing order and the goodwill displayed by the strong towards the weak after becoming powerful, especially acknowledging the unity and prosperity demonstrated within Human Civilization. Such a Legion arriving fostered an excellent atmosphere of cooperation with Human Civilization. The Holy Alliance had also faintly sensed something. But, at this moment, the strength of Human Civilization had long since changed from what it once was. Divisions within the Holy Alliance had also been widening further. Therefore, everything encountered little resistance. This key battle unfolded under these circumstances. As Yang Jun anticipated, as soon as the great army arrived in universes that had been corrupted by the forces of the Dark Throne, they were met with fierce opposition. One after another, completely fallen and blackened main characters led their subordinates to charge at the United Army. At the same time, the laws of these universes also underwent noticeable changes. The malice in everyones hearts seemed to continually rise, especially pronounced on the battlefield. Particularly for those Holy Alliance Legions not formed of Ying, this was even more so, with even Austin-2 feeling somewhat overwhelmed. However, although severely impacted, they were far from collapse. Yang Juns power played a significant role. The authority of the God of Justice, combined with Yang Juns personal Talent and Profession, allowed a strong mental defense to cover the entire army. Additionally, Shen Haos Emperors Seal also played an important role. This transformed the battle into a regular war of many against many. With the influence of the laws neutralized, Trial Civilizations for the first time highlighted their strength as a war Civilization! Various powerful weapons, equipment, military formations, strategies, and countless potent tactics The war foundation accumulated from numerous past Trials was fully showcased in this rare battle! Chapter 624 - 624 450 The Rapid Growth of Military Strength ?Chapter 624: Chapter 450: The Rapid Growth of Military Strength Chapter 624: Chapter 450: The Rapid Growth of Military Strength Some Blackened main characters are simply no match for Human Civilization. Even the Holy Alliance, as war allies, was extremely horrified when faced with the war tactics displayed by Human Civilization. Clearly, they had greatly misjudged the power of Human Civilization based only on superficial levels. Particularly, the rapid growth of strength that Human Civilization displayed in war also astonished them. Every day, a continuous stream of various resources was transported from the rear. Some of these resources were, in their knowledge, not inferior to Cosmic Treasures. Almost every day, a considerable number of Human Civilization warriors successfully achieved breakthroughs, becoming stronger, and this number was clearly increasing. If the entire Human Civilization System grows at this rate, it wont take twenty years for their combat power in the Legion to completely surpass us, and within at most forty years, we will be completely crushed, a scientist gave his judgment. Austin-2, including other members of the Holy Alliance attending this meeting, all remained silent. In fact, this no longer required precise calculations. The growth rate of Human Civilization was evident. If they had acted against Human Civilization when they first discovered it, they might have had a chance to defeat them, but now, they had missed the best opportunity to be adversaries with Human Civilization. They could only watch helplessly as Human Civilization surpassed the Holy Alliance at this astonishing speed. Given this, theres only one path left for us, Austin-2 finally said. Yes, if they cant beat them, they must join them. It is conceivable that as Human Civilization grows stronger, the Holy Alliance will no longer exist in the entire Multi-dimensional Universe. What about the Holy Timeline? someone asked, stating the last reason that made everyone else hesitate. The Holy Timeline, the reason for the formation of the Holy Alliance and the common pursuit of most members in it. A perfect destiny that could grant everyone a perfect ending. Their goal was to find it and make it the only destiny within the entire Multi-dimensional Universe. Human Civilization is not bound by destiny, Austin-2 said solemnly, They dont even have their own Parallel Universe, but are directly the only one in the entire Multi-dimensional Universe. We suspect that destiny might no longer exist, at least in the future, it will slowly become less significant. This was undoubtedly a bold speculation. However, at this moment, no one could speak against it. Because this is highly probable. If Human Civilization continues to grow stronger, even surpassing All Gods, then they would be the destiny of the entire Multi-dimensional Universe, capable of changing everything within any discovered universe. As known, in the path prepared by the Holy Alliance for seeking Holy Destiny, there exists such a rule. After solving all Cosmic Crises, relying on their strength to artificially create the Holy Destiny. Now, its merely being carried out by Human Civilization. Actually, Flicker-0 suddenly said, I think our core goal is not the Holy Destiny, but rather not wanting to continue being puppets of destiny, struggling under its arrangements. But if we join Human Civilization, this can actually be achieved. We can do anything we want under the system of Human Civilization I always thought, living within Human Civilization would be a very happy thing. These words from Flicker-0 silenced the crowd once again. However, this silence was clearly different than before. The atmosphere was more relaxed. Everyone was thinking, but it was clear that they found this point not as hard to accept as they initially thought. Because Flicker-0 was right. Based on their current understanding of the Human Civilization System, living within it was indeed a very happy thing. Each one of them could find something they wanted to do and were willing to do within it. Like the scientist, what he wanted to do was to studiously research technology and seek the truth in technology. Similarly, for the Witch, what she enjoyed the most was not studying Magic, but traveling, visiting different places to see different scenery, meeting different people, and enjoying different lives. Even Yatai, the Giants, the Ancient God Race their individual pursuits could all find opportunities within Human Civilization. In this way, isnt this the Holy Destiny that they sought after? At the end of the meeting, Shen Hao wasnt aware of what decision was made. However, right after the meeting ended, the points obtained by Human Civilization suddenly surged significantly! The Civilization Mall Level, which had been stuck at Level 64 for a while, directly stepped into Level 65! Shen Hao, after a brief investigation, discovered the source of these points. Indeed, it was the Holy Alliance. In the original setting of the Civilization Trial, the Holy Alliance was supposed to be an enemy of Human Civilization. But now, they had become one of ourselves. According to the rules of the Civilization Trial, controlling enemies could directly gain double the points, and with the addition of Shen Haos cheat, this effectively became twenty times the points! Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 625 - 625 450 The Rapid Growth of Military ?Chapter 625: Chapter 450: The Rapid Growth of Military Strength_2 Chapter 625: Chapter 450: The Rapid Growth of Military Strength_2 Its no surprise that he could quickly advance to Level 65. The role played by the Civilization Mall Level is becoming increasingly substantial, Shen Hao couldnt help but express a slight amazement. Since the start of the Civilization Trial, except for the first Trial, the Level of the Civilization Mall had never been able to catch up to the stages of the Civilization Trial. And this was the norm. After all, the impact of the Civilization Mall Level was too significant, as it could rapidly enhance the tangible strength of a civilization. Even if the civilizations own Level hadnt reached the corresponding stage, with a large amount of equipment and resources, one could rapidly arm themselves. Its like before becoming a participant in the Civilization Trial, some countries had very weak arms development capabilities, but by purchasing a large inventory of advanced military weapons from other countries, they could also become a Military Power. This demonstrates the difficulty of advancing the Civilization Mall Level. Through repeated cheating and terrifying accumulations, Human Civilization finally, in this Trial, started to genuinely catch up with, and even surpass, the abilities that the Trial should have possessed. This is Level 65, in the mid-stage of the Seventh Stage! Some of the weapons included could even directly threaten the main bodies of the Cosmic Crisis! For instance, after this upgrade, Shen Hao found a scientific weapon named Mind Twisting Device in the list, capable of massively distorting and controlling groups of people who were relatively weak on the spiritual level. It was simply unbeatable against the Dark Alliance. The main character of this multi-dimensional universe had gained immense power by utilizing Universal Laws in an escalated manner. Their Spirit Realm hadnt kept pace. There were all kinds of problems. Even without an encounter with the Dark Throne, there was a possibility of Blackening. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After Blackening, this vulnerability increased. When facing such a scientific weapon, it was like encountering ones worst nemesis. After Shen Hao purchased quite a number of these mind-affecting weapons and transported them to the front lines, Yang Jun soon sent back good news. The Dark Alliance collapsed instantly, and a large number of personnel were directly captured, becoming controlled Puppets. They contributed a considerable amount of points to Human Civilization once more. Even the Dark Throne ultimately couldnt resist, and Yang Jun had already made a military pledge, confident enough to capture this weakened Dark Throne alive within a short period of time! Shen Hao had complete faith in his abilities. He even stopped paying attention and focused on his own matters while watching the points increase with satisfaction. Although it became more difficult to elevate the Civilization Mall Level as it progressed, the current Level was enough for the entire Human Civilization to enhance its strength at a terrifying speed. Two years later, victorious reports came from the front line. Yang Jun had completed his military mission. He was victorious! The severely damaged, thoroughly sealed Dark Throne, was transported before Shen Hao. It is indeed alive, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes as he looked at the Dark Throne in front of him. Suddenly, he reached out his hand and gently pinched. In an instant, the severely damaged Dark Throne crumbled, and a black polyhedral device directly appeared in Shen Haos hands. Clearly, just like the Cosmic Devourer, the Dark Throne was artificially created. Moreover, with just a simple grasp and analysis by Shen Hao, he could discover that its core had sealed a certain program. Yes, it was the scene related to the Creators that Yang Jun once saw in an illusion. It remained unknown whether this was a real recording or merely an artificial imitation. If it was before, Shen Hao would probably feel that these so-called cosmic crises were all created by the so-called Creators. The reason might be just like what is shown in the fantasy, the Creators wanted to end their previously crafted story in this way, to create a new story. But now, Shen Hao has another hypothesis. These are the masterpieces of the Universe Crisis and the Civilization Trial. Its not surprising for Shen Hao to have this guess, for at the outset, the Civilization Trial had already set a precedent of actively creating Trials. The previous two Trials were both created by the Civilization Trial, and going to a Trial Land that already existed and even had natives was only started during the third Trial. By now, the Civilization Trial has increased its intervention, artificially setting the difficulty level for the Trial Civilizations, which is not a strange thing at all. However, if that is the case Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, feeling that if it really is as suspected, then it is also an opportunity. An opportunity for Human Civilization to rapidly accumulate points. After all, the mechanism of the Civilization Trial is very rigid on many levels, filled with loopholes. After only a moments hesitation, Shen Hao decided to give it a try. A very simple test. I will decipher the relevant laws of the Dark Throne in the shortest possible time, then find as many Dark Thrones as possible in this Trial Land, and after that, have the warriors speed up the pace of war and accelerate the clearance. Yes, Shen Haos method of trial was straightforward. That is to artificially increase the difficulty. The most correct way to clear a cosmic crisis is to first concentrate forces to quickly eliminate all the enemies that can be dealt with, then incessantly improve ones own strength, and with the upgraded power level, speed up the pace of defeating enemies. However, this safe approach, in heavily interfered Trials, is very likely to be determined as easy, thereby increasing the difficulty level by the Civilization Trial. During the second Trial, this trend was already apparent C the efficiency of Human Civilization in dealing with the Trials increased the speed at which the difficulty of the Trial increased. Therefore, Human Civilization needs to add its own burden. To put on a tough appearance. It would indeed be tougher in reality. But indeed, more points can be obtained. Faced with Shen Haos decision, even if the original plans of the Analysis Department and the Command Department were not so, they chose to execute them strictly. A large number of Legions were divided more meticulously, and every warrior in the Human Civilization System faced enemies who were more powerful than at the beginning. The war became tougher and more fierce. However, the vast majority of warriors did not complain. On the contrary, their fighting spirit soared even higher. A tougher war also meant greater war benefits, more Military Merit, more resources! Shen Hao even increased the calculation method of Military Merit significantly to promote the development of civilization. All the Chosen Ones within the entire Human Civilization could clearly see the total points in the Human Civilization Mall skyrocketing. Although the points needed for the Level 66 Civilization Mall were still an astronomical figure, it was no longer out of reach. In addition to the front lines, the development in the rear of Human Civilization was also changing. The speed of the development of the civilizations foundation was slightly reduced, and more points and resources were invested in the growth of the military domain. This would undoubtedly slow down the level development of Human Civilization itself, which in the long run, was actually unreasonable. But the risks, at least, would not appear in this Trial, and it would bring more points, a higher Civilization Mall Level! Especially within the Human Civilization System itself, a deeper integration began. The ranking and status among various Affiliated Civilizations were further determined. The Holy Alliance, as well as the newly discovered natives in the Parallel Universe, began to join the Human Civilization System in larger numbers. The entire military power of the Human Civilization System began to grow wildly. Chapter 626 - 626 451 The Divine Awakens ?Chapter 626: Chapter 451: The Divine Awakens! Chapter 626: Chapter 451: The Divine Awakens! Equipment, Extraordinary Strong People. Everything is continuously growing. Human Civilization is now stronger than ever. Not to mention, within just thirty years after the first ranking settlement, the number of Sixth Rank warriors within the Human Civilization System had reached a total of fifty million people. Although still not comparable to the Holy Alliance, with the addition of various powerful Seventh Stage equipment, the actual combat power has far exceeded the Holy Alliance. And the number of Seventh Stage warriors has exceeded three hundred. Most of these three hundred people actually come from other Trial Civilizations, as many are already close to the level of the Seventh Stage but were just stuck here. However, as the Civilization Mall Level has reached Level 65, that is, the mid-stage of the Seventh Stage, the difficulty of this barrier has significantly decreased. Over three hundred people, and this is just the beginning. And this number is already very close to the Holy Alliance. In addition to this, the number of people from the Holy Alliance joining the Human Civilization System is also increasing. In fact, the Holy Alliance had completely leaned toward Human Civilization long ago. However, Human Civilization now has quite strict procedures for joining the internal system of civilization. Initially, everyone can only join a subsidiary civilization within the Human Civilization System, or even a subsidiary of a subsidiary civilization, and even so, it must rely on military merits, and even ideological scrutiny. After all, the one-time addition of such a number of strong people indeed poses challenges to the internal management of the Human Civilization System. Especially since joining the Human Civilization System would allow them to know the true nature of the Civilization Trial. Scrutiny must be stricter. The Holy Alliance understands this very well, and this point has even heightened their intention to join the Human Civilization System. Anyone can see that the power of the Human Civilization System is growing stronger, and everyone who joins seems to suddenly understand some extremely shocking information, each becoming extremely motivated, making all those who have not joined yet even more eager. This immense military strength naturally also brings about tremendous battle achievements. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Shen Haos analysis of the local laws deepens, the map cheat has begun to play an increasingly important role. Every day, a large number of enemies are marked. Moreover, the types and strength of the special attack type Emperors Seal owned by Shen Hao are continuously increasing. The Human Civilization System has entered a thorough sweep phase. Even though the pace of the sweep is getting faster and the concurrent battle fronts are increasing, the difficulty level on the War Domain still keeps decreasing, and the speed at which the Civilization Mall gains points is also continually growing. Shen Hao has already begun to vaguely realize that perhaps, the plan that previously delayed the Civilization Trial interventions is gradually losing effect. After all, Human Civilization has become too strong. Strong to the extent that the difficulty originally prepared by the Trial for Human Civilization is no longer considered difficult. This has made Shen Hao more and more vigilant. If nothing unexpected happens, the Civilization Trial will definitely increase its interventions. This is precisely where the Civilization Trial deformation is the most significant, and why those powerful civilizations capable of creating cheats have ended up failing one after another. The most likely possibility is All Gods, Shen Hao muttered to himself. If the silence of the gods is indeed the doing of the Civilization Trial, then now, its very possible that the gods might be unsealed earlier. However, even so, Human Civilization is not without means. Shen Haos own level has also officially reached Level 65, moreover, with his increasingly profound analysis of the laws of this universe, even facing the gods, he has some confidence. Moreover, within the civilization, there are strong individuals like Kun. After these years of continuous growth, Kun, having consumed millions of Stones of the Soul and the number of authorities plundered, has already reached the level of one percent. And its getting faster. Based on the current pace, at the next ranking settlement, there is absolute confidence to plunder more than ten percent of the authority! It may seem like just ten percent, but compared to the original divine beings, its already on the same level of existence. As long as no qualitative changes occur, Kuns own foundation, combined with Shen Haos foundation, definitely holds the assurance of engaging in direct combat and achieving victory. However, just as Shen Hao guessed. The Civilization Trial is constantly intervening, increasing the difficulty of the Trial. Just sixty-three years after the second ranking settlement, Shen Hao, who was cultivating at that moment, suddenly sharpened his gaze and looked up at the sky intensely. In this instant, the laws throughout the entire universe, no, it should be said that within the entire Multi-dimensional Universe, underwent drastic changes! The Law of Spirit began to continuously churn, change, expand, suppressing all other Law Powers. It was as if, within these universes, all the Stones of the Soul had activated an all-out mode! It was like those apocalyptic crises erupting. The changes it brought were incredibly intense, especially for the weaker ones; even on the Mother Planet of Human Civilization, countless people felt an excruciating pain originating from their spirit, as if a voice was endlessly amplifying in their minds, wildly affecting their emotions. Chapter 627 - 627 451 Divine Awakening_2 ?Chapter 627: Chapter 451: Divine Awakening!_2 Chapter 627: Chapter 451: Divine Awakening!_2 Other Trial Civilizations need not be mentioned. This brought significant unrest. However, in the next moment, Shen Haos voice appeared in everyones mind. Adhere to your true self. Accompanying this phrase, the figure of Shen Hao that represented the connection with him in everyones minds, began to radiate brightly! It maximally suppressed the intense variation brought about by the laws. However, Shen Hao also understood that this suppression could not last. It would inevitably have an impact. Clearly, this was the power of the gods! The God of the Mind and Soul awoke at this moment! As expected, much earlier than anticipated, Shen Hao confirmed his speculation at this moment. The Civilization Trial was indeed constantly prepared to intervene in the difficulty of the trials. Fortunately, the Human Civilization had been prepared long ago. That was the ranking reward previously obtained! In the next moment, an invisible fluctuation swept across the entire Universe; all civilizations disappeared without a trace. But instead, they all entered into a Mirror Universe! This was not yet the end; as the Sealing God Platform operated, the deformations in the Spirit Rules also quickly decreased. This Law Power was weakened to its limit within the Mirror Universe. At least, none of the Mother Planets of any Trial Civilizations would be affected anymore! The internal chaos within the Civilization System has rapidly been resolved, Dong Gong quickly reported the change in situation, his expression quite serious, However, the Legions fighting abroad are greatly affected, particularly the comrades of the Holy Alliance, including those native Warriors who joined us; their powers are severely disrupted, and despite our immediate actions, they have mostly lost their combat abilities Yes, faced with the Divinity of the Merging Daoist, the greatest trouble is not with the headquarters bolstered by various foundations but the warriors battling out in the field. Surviving the trial isnt just scrabbling for life. At least for Human Civilization, simply scraping by is far from enough. At this moment, Shen Hao, while listening to Dong Gongs report, also observed the outside situation. As Dong Gong said, this law change seemed to be at the level of the entire Multi-dimensional Universe, as if an unprecedented crisis erupted within the entire Multi-dimensional Universe! It affected not only all the Universes occupied, discovered, and influenced by the Human Civilization System, but also the Universes discovered by the Holy Alliance, all of which received some impact. However, Shen Hao discovered a problem. His Avatar went to a new Universe, but found that there were no changes here. But, it was only a short time before the law changes began. Its aimed directly at us, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes. He had been somewhat puzzled earlier; although theoretically, such Multi-dimensional Gods indeed had the capability to directly affect the entire Multi-dimensional Universe, doing so would undoubtedly encroach on other gods powers and become a monopoly, which shouldnt be easy under normal circumstances. Now it was clear, this suddenly emerging god was targeting Human Civilization. Perhaps, although the gods could not act previously, they have been observing us all along, watching the changes in the entire Multi-dimensional Universe, Shen Hao thought to himself. In the next moment, his power suddenly dispersed, spreading precisely to every warrior of the Human Civilization! Directly helping everyone suppress the impacts brought by the law changes. Although this would restrict Shen Haos actions, this level of direct confrontation was originally Shen Haos duty. Moreover, he did not believe that such large-scale changes by the gods to so many Cosmic Laws could be done without any cost. This was not simply manipulating the laws they controlled, but altering and eroding them. It would definitely consume some essential power, and there is a limit. All forces, continue your tasks, Shen Haos command, too, was directly issued. Let all continue their tasks, keep fighting, keep plundering points, absorb allies, collect Cosmic Treasures. God of the Mind and Soul, is currently one of Shen Haos most well-understood enemies. This is no coincidence, clearly, although Civilization Trial has undergone Deformation and can irrationally increase difficulty, it still remains subject to certain restrictions. Otherwise, it wouldnt just be the appearance of one Divine, but all Gods would have appeared. In fact, just as Shen Hao had guessed, within some pitch-black Dimension Space, a figure immensely grand, so grand it occupied the entire Dimension Space was quietly floating there. From any angle, every existence could clearly see Him. He seemed to lack a physical body, His form incredibly ethereal, yet within it seemed to possess countless halos, like the souls of endless living creatures. This is the God of the Mind and Soul, a manifestation of His Spirit Rules. In this Multi-dimensional Universe, all the Gods are inherently existent, from the moment of their creation, they are Divine. Until death, they will also die as Divine. In some ways, they are the children of the Creator. One of the masters of this Multi-dimensional Universe. But at this moment, this master, finally able to take action, is filled with boundless wrath. A bunch of thieves, trying to plunder our home, our Authority, everything! Clearly, the God of the Mind and Soul has also realized that a large portion of his Authority has fallen into the hands of others. Though compared to all the Authority He possesses, its only about three percent, yet, this is still an unforgivable theft, even theft that instills Him with fear. The Gods do not fear death, nor can they die, but Authority is their body, everything they possess. And around the God of the Mind and Soul, streams of Consciousness continually emerged. We must eliminate them quickly. A bunch of bugs that cropped up from who knows where. Our perception has been distorted. Unable to contact the Father God. Do not worry about destruction, we allow you to temporarily compress our power! These voices, all come from Gods who are unable to act. Actually, the Gods dont even know what happened. In a moment, all their power was suddenly suppressed by a more terrifying force, even a force they had never encountered. A voice told them, that enemies would appear. By eliminating these enemies, they could regain freedom. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For the Gods, such a situation was unimaginable, a power suppressing them, seemingly stronger than the Father God, just this fact alone was enough to push their fear to an unprecedented level. Especially when they realized their perception was somewhat distorted, as if covered by an unbreakable fog, they also felt a deep fear of being Puppets, Playthings. Therefore, they do not underestimate these suddenly appeared civilizations, instead, they place immense importance, desiring to immediately annihilate them. It can be said that these Gods, who originally still had some internal contradictions, differences, and even hatred and wars, are now united like never before. Even as they discovered that the God of the Mind and Soul suddenly could move again, they directly allowed Him to use His own power to occupy their Universe. And at this moment, watching those inexplicably appeared enemies, it seemed they resisted the impact brought by His will. The God of the Mind and Soul, without any hesitation, took the next action. Recalling His power Avatars! Indeed, these were the Stones of the Soul. At the same time, the Stone of the Soul in the universe suddenly disappeared from their original places, then one after another started appearing next to the God of the Mind and Soul, then continuously expanded and Transformed, turning into countless incredibly ethereal figures! It looked just like numerous mini versions of the God of the Mind and Soul! Chapter 628 - 628 452 Crisis Situation Battlefield Test ?Chapter 628: Chapter 452: Crisis Situation, Battlefield Test Chapter 628: Chapter 452: Crisis Situation, Battlefield Test Yes, this is the God of the Mind and Soul, or the universally consistent power manifested by all divine beings in this multi-dimensional universe. Their authority is essentially distributed across different universes. Although unified, these authorities and powers are the foundation stones of each universe and fundamentally cannot be removed for long. If a cosmic treasure were to be taken away, it would eventually cause the balance of the law relationships within that universe to be lost. Even for divine beings, it is not possible to simply take these universes back. However, under certain special circumstances, borrowing these powers scattered across various universes is not a problem at all. Now, these avatars of the Stones of the Soul, whose power levels are actually only at the Sixth Stage and number only about several million, are avatars of the laws and the manifestation of authority, holding extremely high status. In this native universe, they can mobilize terrifying powers. According to the evaluation standards of Human Civilization, they can be regarded as possessing extremely high status at the top of the Sixth Stage! They may not be opponents of the Seventh Stage, but they are enough to match a Chosen One at the top of the Sixth Stage who possesses a Red Mythical Ability! The quantity of such warriors, reaching several millions and still increasing, is evidently a force capable of destroying any power within this universe. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even the so-called Holy Alliance, in face of this Divine Embodiment Army, finds it hard to resist. Let alone, numerous universes laws are changing, and the Spirit Rules are gradually expanding, turning all the universes into the Domain of the God of the Mind and Soul! The enhancement provided to these Spiritual Armies is extremely astonishing. So much so that, when these millions of beings appeared before the grand army, they directly presented a one-sided overwhelming force! Even the Civilized Armies of the Human Civilization System, equipped with powerful weapons, suffered heavy losses unexpectedly under sudden attack. In the military general meeting, everybodys face was grave. Here were the commanders of the Human Civilization System, representatives of all Affiliated Civilizations, and even some representatives from the Holy Alliance who had not fully joined the Human Civilization System, truly the upper echelons of military command of the entire Human Civilization System. But now, they are all staring intently at the screen in front of them. It clearly displayed the previous rout. These avatars of the God of the Mind and Soul are essentially not physical entities; they are manifestations of partial authority and laws, making most weapons ineffective against them. Even if annihilated, they have the ability to revive, which is the nature of the rules. After all, so-called laws, just like physical rules, are the foundation of existence in this multi-dimensional universe, the root of all things, which can be plundered, squeezed, or even changed, but very difficult to completely destroy. How is the situation with the frontline retreat? One of the highest commanders of Human Civilization, a man named Mu Haoran, suddenly spoke up, breaking the silence in the meeting. He attracted many peoples gazes. Among the general populace of the Human Civilization System, the name Mu Haoran is quite ordinary, unremarkable. Only a few public records mention his name, along with his status as a military commander. After all, Mu Haorans Extraordinary Power is rather mediocre; though he possesses the Seventh Stage rank, he practically lacks any concrete battlefield achievements. However, among those in the military command system, this name carries significant weight. He first came to prominence during the third trial, constantly involved in command within the system and rarely stepping onto the frontlines, yet his commands always play a crucial role in macro-strategic outcomes. The keys to victory in wars are certainly on Shen Hao and the Legions hard power. But excellent command can significantly reduce the cost and sacrifice for victory. Maximizing the potential of the Legions strength. This time was no different. Realizing the enemys strength at the earliest, Mu Haoran immediately issued the order for a full army retreat, recommending abandoning all frontline battlefields and pulling everyone back to the Mother Star Universe. This command, not only swiftly passed by vote at headquarters, also received Shen Haos approval and was quickly implemented. Thus, Mu Haoran has now directly become the highest-status and most influential commander within the command system. Unmatched by anyone else! This is also one of the Human Civilization System command protocols: under normal circumstances, decisions can be discussed and voted upon, but in urgent situations, a strong and authoritative voice is needed. To take on the responsibility for the entire Human Civilization Army. It can be said that currently, the only person who can overrule Mu Haoran in military command is Shen Hao. However, Shen Hao usually does not directly interfere with command, only providing a general direction; his current direction coincides with Mu Haorans opinion, which is to withdraw the entire army! This move was indeed unexpected, Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, focusing on the battlefield ahead while also using his ability to swiftly retreat some of the frontmost or those attacked by the God of the Mind and Souls Army. This was also reported to the command system. There are still sacrifices, but with Emperor Himself intervening, the losses and sacrifices were not too great. However, the pressure still exists as we simply have too many legions Chapter 629 - 629 452 Crisis Situation Battlefield Test_2 ?Chapter 629: Chapter 452: Crisis Situation, Battlefield Test_2 Chapter 629: Chapter 452: Crisis Situation, Battlefield Test_2 On the screen before them, the deployment of military forces unfolded in sync. After absorbing the other seven affiliated civilizations in this trial, the human civilization system has expanded to its limits. The total regulated population has exceeded one quadrillion! And the number of official legions even surpassed two hundred quadrillion! These are two hundred quadrillion beings that are at least at the Fifth Stage! In addition to other equipment and facilities, even Shen Hao would not be able to withdraw them all in a short time. Fortunately, although the sacrifices and losses are significant, overall, it has not reached the point of a crippling blow. We must find a targeted solution as soon as possible, Mu Haoran continued, dispatch a team entirely composed of Seventh Stage warriors, equipped with a variety of weapons that might be effective, to the frontlines for real combat. Although the enemy is powerful, their power characteristics and combat methods are highly unified. As long as we can find targeted combat methods, we can greatly improve combat efficiency! The subsequent explanations were actually unnecessary. But it was a rule. Within the human civilization command structure, commanders, unless in a time-critical or secret operation, are required to explain their combat strategies to a certain extent. This is also to avoid a situation where everyone is clueless and lacks confidence. Now, under the rapid decision-making of the command, such a team was quickly determined. All beings who have reached the Seventh Stage and possess Double Red Mythical Talents were to participate, except for Shen Hao C including Qiuyue. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qiuyue, now one of the strongest in human civilization and also a representative of Shen Hao, can contribute not only in terms of power but also in morale and fighting spirit. The final team formed had only thirty-four members, but each one of them was incredibly strong! Has everyone received their orders? Qiuyue looked at her teammates and the familiar faces in the team and couldnt help but smile, I didnt expect there to be a time when we would fight side by side like this, it reminds me of the first trial when I was cautiously fighting following behind everyone. Princess, things are different now, Song Cheng laughed, Now its us who should be following behind the Princess in battle. Indeed, those who initially followed Shen Hao were all here. Within the current human civilization, although many had overtaken their predecessors and many were catching up or being surpassed, these people had always stood at the forefront from beginning to end. This was not because they were so special, but because they were the earliest followers of Shen Hao, the Chosen One, and were diligent enough. Just like Qiuyue. Princess, just give us your command, Yang Jun also spoke at this moment. Very well, Qiuyues aura gradually-solidified, and she even carried a hint of the suppression unique to Shen Hao, unique to an Emperor. The title Princess, although unofficial, represented the will and recognition of countless people, directly granting Qiuyue a special status within Shen Haos [Emperor] profession system, even possessing some potent traits. Indeed, to some extent, she could be considered a weaker version of Shen Hao. At this moment, Shen Haos attention was also on her. The list of various weapons the command center has asked us to try, I have reviewed them all. Each has a certain specificity, but we should also understand that the enemy is neither a Favoured nor a living creature. Essentially, they are a manifestation of rules; the so-called Extraordinary Rules are a more fundamental existence. So, I have chosen three methods that I think we should try first; the first being the God Slaying Sword! Qiuyue drew a longsword from her hand, Level 65 Blue Level equipment, relatively inexpensive, with a special offensive effect on divinity, the only downside being it requires a certain foundation in Sword Dao to wield. If it proves useful, Liu Ruoxi spoke up among the crowd, Zhuang Zhigao and I can collaborate to design a special device that can directly wield the God Slaying Sword. We have relevant research experience, and with the Accelerated Secret Realm, were confident we can complete the research in an incredibly short time. Qiuyue nodded. This was one of the reasons she had chosen this sword to be the first weapon to try. Human civilization has developed to this point, not merely roughly using various equipment and weapons from the Civilization Mall; its own research and development capabilities are also extremely strong. Although this is a mid-stage Seventh Rank equipment, the difficulty of analyzing, copying, and promoting it to an army of such a vast number in the shortest amount of time is immense, Liu Ruoxis words are still not blindly confident, but there is a complete chance of achieving it. This is one of the terrifying foundations accumulated by human civilization itself! Qiuyue then took out the second method that needed to be tested. It was an incredibly large weapon, resembling a huge cannon, yet it was carved with countless patterns, emitting a heavy and terrifying aura. This was not equipment from the technology road, but from the magic road. Moreover, it was not just Blue Level, but Purple Epic equipment of Level 64. Originating from the VIP Mall, permanently unlocked, and pricey. But similarly, it has special effects against laws, against divine spirits. Its name is End of Magic Gate! It cannot cause any material damage, but it attacks directly at the level of laws, capable of essentially destroying the Extraordinary Laws of a certain area on a planet. If used on a planet, the moment it is fired, the entire planet would likely fall into the end of magic, all Extraordinary Powers would become extremely chaotic, the more powerful Transcendents would die in extremely painful ways within the twisted laws, while the weaker individuals may have a chance to survive. One can only say, the existence that created such a weapon, was intended to destroy all gods! This is the wisdom of mortals and also the manifestation of Transcendents fury against Innate God Spirits. This method has a large attack range and is likely to be effective, but the downside is that it is costly, and it is difficult to copy and spread in a short period of time. If it really achieves the desired effect, Song Cheng, you will bear a heavy responsibility, Qiuyue looked at Song Cheng. Actually, in the magic system, there are no shortage of weapons, equipment, or other technical inheritance methods with similar effects. But in front of them, this End of Magic Gate matched Song Chengs own abilities highly. As long as it can produce enough effect, there is indeed a certain probability that Song Cheng can analyze and replicate it. Even if the replicated effect is not as good as the original, as long as it can be quickly mass-produced under the strong Extraordinary industrial capability of the Human Civilization System today, it can play a crucial role. At this moment, facing Qiuyues gaze, Song Cheng just grinned and laughed: Old Song can lay down a military order! No more words needed to be said, just this sentence was enough. Clearly, although the current situation is a bit sudden, even critical, it actually gathered the battle spirit of the strongest warriors of human civilization. Especially many of the older generation warriors. They have been through the most severe and dangerous stages after the trial began. To them, the current situation is rather worth reminiscing. Even exhilarating. Qiuyue nodded, also chose not to say much more, truly because she believed in Song Cheng, thats why she listed this weapon as one of the top choices. She then looked at the last item and slightly smiled: This last one, theres no need to say much, that was brothers suggestion. Everyone, at once, were visibly uplifted in spirit. Chapter 630 - 630 453 This is a God Battle between Divine ?Chapter 630: Chapter 453: This is a God Battle between Divine Systems! Chapter 630: Chapter 453: This is a God Battle between Divine Systems! The rest probably never imagined that this last piece of equipment to be tested on the battlefield would personally be arranged by Shen Hao. Even though they were among the top warriors of Human Civilization, always under the spotlight, their strength and status surpassed hundreds of billions of people. Almost second to none. But it was this one person who had an insurmountable gap between them and the others. In some way, this was also the main reason behind the incredible unity within Human Civilization. In front of Shen Hao, no one dared to fight internally, nor did anyone dare to pursue their private desires excessively. Even if everything was according to the rules, just a slight displeasure from Shen Hao meant falling from the pinnacle of civilization directly into the abyss. Under such circumstances, facing Shen Haos arrangements, they werent much different from ordinary people. Filled with anticipation, and treating it with utmost importance. However, this matter wasnt so mysterious, Qiuyue soon took out the treasure arranged by Shen Hao. It was a piece of armor with a hint of divinity, more precisely, it seemed to be Divine. Everyones eyes brightened at the sight of this armor. They understood. Justice Armor? Yang Jun asked directly. As a Chosen One who absorbed and assimilated the authority of Justice Armor, he was too familiar with this power. Not entirely, but it indeed possesses similar Law Power, Qiuyue said, Brother has modified its internal laws to make it closer to the Justice Laws of this universe, and the Justice Armor itself has a certain restraining effect on the power of the Stone of the Soul. Although it was not a perfect counter, the equipment could produce significant effects, especially with the advantage of rapid mass production. No, one must certainly look forward to it! Everyone saw it, somewhere on the armor was imprinted with Shen Haos mark! Clearly, the Emperor had already been involved. One could even say that this experiment was just to see how effective it was, and on the other hand, they must have already started decoding and mass-producing it! Lets set off. After a brief explanation, Qiuyue led everyone out. In just an instant, everyones figures appeared in a certain universe. They were sent over by Shen Hao. In this universe, the original Human Civilization warriors had already been urgently evacuated, with many avatars of the God of the Mind and Soul seemingly about to pursue, but the moment Qiuyue and the others appeared, all the avatars gazes turned towards them! This was also one of the difficulties in fighting against Merging Daoists. In the face of the Law pervasive across the universe, hiding had become extremely difficult. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Scouts had almost lost their use. Except for a few Red Mythical Level equipments combined with powerful Chosen Ones, there werent too many possibilities for reconnaissance. This brought great trouble to the command of operations. However, Qiuyue and the others had no intention of a surprise attack. In fact, the Great Formation had already been set up even before they appeared. Zhuang Zhigao personally commanded it. Everyone here had essentially usurped some of the Authority, they might not be on par with True Gods status-wise, but they were incomparable to these Avatars; the moment they displayed their strength, the observing gods behind the battlefield burst into extreme rage. Thieves! Damn it! Mortal ants, daring to gaze upon the Authority of Gods! Kill them all, dont leave a single one! Clearly, these Divine Beings felt a real threat from people like Qiuyue. This was no ordinary insect-like provocation. But a true, potential threat that might drag them down from their divine thrones. To the extent that, before the Avatar Legion of the God of the Mind and Soul even arrived, a terrifying Law Power pressed towards everyone, the formless Extraordinary Rules seemed to materialize into a pair of tangible vast hands, trying to crush everyone in one grasp. Clearly, the God of the Mind and Soul had taken action personally! However, even though Qiuyue and the others could feel the threat of death, none of them worried or even made any movement. They just kept staring intently at the Legion appearing around them. As if the raging wrath of the Multi-dimensional Universe Divinities above their heads didnt exist at all. Because they believed in Shen Hao, they believed in the Emperor. They just needed to deal with the enemies they were supposed to handle; as for the Divine Beings, leave them to the Emperor! The next moment, another pair of vast hands appeared, the manifestation of the same Law Power, but even grander and more domineering. Directly dispersing all the powers of the Spirit Laws. So that even the Gods, who had been incessantly talking a moment ago, fell into a weird silence. Then, a hesitant voice arose. Father God? Yes, this was the reason for their silence; this was the first time the Gods had seen Shen Hao taking action so overtly. And displaying the power that belonged to the Sovereign to its fullest! In a sense, the Sovereign indeed embodied the concept of Father God. Because it wasnt confined to a single Law, but could encompass all existing powers within the entire universe. Chapter 631 - 631 453 This is a God Battle between Divine ?Chapter 631: Chapter 453: This is a God Battle between Divine Systems!_2 Chapter 631: Chapter 453: This is a God Battle between Divine Systems!_2 That is the Creator! With Shen Haos current power, it might be impossible for him to create a multi-dimensional universe like this, but to create one or several individual universes, it is entirely possible. The laws he controls are now very mature. Mature enough to support everything within a universe of the Sixth Stage. However, the gods quickly recovered their senses. No matter if this is the Father God or not, this is not His domain! Thats right, in here, He does not possess the mighty power of the Father God. If we can all act together, its enough to easily seal Him! What kind of power is restricting us? Although the gods initially tried to remain calm, it became quite apparent that many of the subsequent words they uttered betrayed their fear and uneasiness. After all, this is a level of power similar to that of the Father God! Even if it is still immature, the inherent fear and reverence that these divine beings have for the Father God run deep. Whats more important is the power that binds them at this moment. Maybe to the Trial Civilizations, this is seen as a challenge from the Civilization Trial System, as an enemy, as danger, but to the gods, it clearly seems like some stronger existences are nurturing this young Father God! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is what truly terrifies them. They know they could swarm and mercilessly crush the opponent, but now, they can only watch as only the God of the Mind and Soul, the one entity capable of action, lets out impotent roars of fury under the formidable power of the other. Yes, impotent. Shen Haos Level and abilities are actually not as good as the God of the Mind and Soul, not to mention, this is the opponents home field. However, Shen Hao has indeed plundered some of the authorities belonging to the God of the Mind and Soul, even those belonging to other gods. Even if its only a portion, combined with his own foundation, its enough to withstand the opponents direct attacks. This is also his main task at present. The rest is up to Qiuyue and the others. This war seems to belong to them in terms of time. And Qiuyue and her companions did not disappoint Shen Hao in the slightest. The God Slaying Sword has unleashed unexpected effects in attack! This sword is not only capable of slaying such divine enemies, it can also plunder divinity! Yes, with every death of an avatar of the God of the Mind and Soul, a portion of the Authority of Law is devoured by this God Slaying Sword! Although it is said that what is devoured is not much, even less than a complete Stone of the Soul. But, after killing about thirteen or fourteen avatars, it amounts to something comparable to a complete Soul! This is plunder, the weakening of the enemy and the growth of the self, growing through battle! Qiuyue and others naturally felt a great surprise. Conversely, deep inside the God of the Mind and Soul was filled with fear! Why can they plunder my authority! What is this power exactly? Great Father God, is this a demon from beyond the multi-dimensional universe? In fact, for these divine beings, the image of the Trial Civilizations is indeed completely that of a demon. Originally, they reigned supreme over the boundless universe, taking everything that happened in fate as fun, playing games in various universes, vying for their status. Suddenly, all the gods were restricted in their actions, and could only watch a group of beings that suddenly appeared, continually destroying their playgrounds. When the gods finally could act, they found that the demons were no longer just targeting their playgrounds, but had turned the slaughter onto them, constantly bleeding and cutting flesh from their bodies! As if to utterly shred them to pieces, bit by bit. Unfortunately, the Trial Civilizations had no choice. They could only establish their own path to survival upon the corpses of the gods! The God Slaying Sword must be analyzed and replicated as soon as possible! Liu Ruoxi gripped a Sword of All Gods in her hand; she was the main striker and the most ferocious killer. The God Slaying Sword in her hand even began to overflow with immense power, the manifestation of Law. Its Quality had already surpassed the Blue Elite Level, and after killing thousands of Divine Avatars, it had at least been promoted to the Grade of Golden Legendary! Even continuing in this manner, reaching Red Mythical Quality was not impossible! Clearly, this was a growable piece of Equipment! Even if it was not possible to analyze it, spending a massive amount of points to purchase it in bulk from the marketplace would be entirely worth it. The other pieces of Equipment did not disappoint them either. The Gate of Destruction, although it lacked the power to plunder Laws, had an extremely astonishing lethality. One blast, and the enemies would vanish in droves! Even if they could reconstitute themselves after a while, this still significantly reduced their combat pressure, granting the God Slaying Sword more room to unleash its potential. As for that piece of War Armor, there was no need for further explanation. With such numbers, even if their own strength was overwhelming, it was difficult to resist head-on; the fact that they could still persist without injury was largely thanks to the great role played by the War Armor. It directly repelled the influence of Laws at the fundamental level! Originally, this war should not have taken on such a mode, status advantage should have been sufficient to overwhelm everything; now, it forcibly transformed a war that belonged to Divine Beings and revolved around the Origin of Laws, into a conventional war! In essence, it was dragging Divine Beings down to their own rank, then defeating them with their own rich experience! Even the God of the Mind and Soul felt his momentum wane. At least for now, he couldnt leave behind such a group of Favoured. Indeed, in the cognition of the God of the Mind and Soul, Qiuyue and others were Shen Haos strongest Favoured, or perhaps called children, a new generation of Divine Beings under this Father God! This is a God Battle, a life-and-death God Battle between two Divine Systems! The God of the Mind and Soul chose to temporarily retreat at that moment, and His voice resonated among the still-sealed All Gods. Indeed, this war could no longer be faced lightly. This kind of God Battle was already a matter of their very survival. Therefore, they needed to be more serious, more cautious, and more united. At least, they would not insist on fighting under such a clear, declining trend, continually allowing Human Civilization to plunder their power. This behavior didnt give Shen Hao any chance to breathe a sigh of relief. Once we return, fully analyze this war, Shen Haos voice reached the ears of Qiuyue and others, Its not only about the God of the Mind and Soul, more importantly, it is about accumulating uniform experience against Divine Beings. These words caused a slight change in the expressions of Qiuyue and the others. The meaning in the words was already clear. Perhaps time was on their side, as time passed, they would become stronger, and the threat of the God of the Mind and Soul would weaken. But, the real enemy of the Trial Civilizations was never the God of the Mind and Soul. It was the Civilization Trial System! Without a doubt, as their strength increased, the Civilization Trial System was likely to release even more Divine Beings! The premature release of the God of the Mind and Soul was the best proof of this. This was no longer a mere Trial, but a Trial under the heavy intervention of the Civilization Trial System! Therefore, Human Civilization, including the entire Human Civilization System, can not afford the slightest laxity, but must strive to achieve the utmost within their capacity! After returning, Qiuyue and the others, with the support of the entire Human Civilization System, quickly took action. Liu Ruoxi gathered millions of Sword Dao Strong People, entered the Accelerated Secret Realm, and conducted a comprehensive analysis of the power contained in the God Slaying Sword; she also assembled a vast number of forging Elites and Alchemy Experts, determined to rapidly analyze all such effective and specifically-targeted Weapons and then promote them to the greatest extent. It had even become the most central task. After all, the God Slaying Sword was not only useful against the God of the Mind and Soulthis weapon could exert tremendous, even decisive effects against any Divine Being! Chapter 632 - 632 454 First Gambling Box ?Chapter 632: Chapter 454: First Gambling Box! Chapter 632: Chapter 454: First Gambling Box! Other various types of weapons and equipment are also being urgently analyzed and produced. After all, Qiuyue and others didnt just test these three types of equipment. Nowadays, the frontline army groups are continuously contracting, before all kinds of equipment are fully popularized, the ordinary legions are indeed not a match for the Divine Avatar Legions. Only those who are at least above the Sixth Stage can engage in battle. And it is still a strenuous fight; even with the support of various weapons and equipment, it requires a hundred times the number of enemies to barely counterbalance. Human Civilization has not fought such a tough war in a long time. However, no one complains or panics; at least the atmosphere within Human Civilization is still very optimistic. They believe in Shen Hao, and also believe in their own warriors. There are even some opinions suggesting that the tough war could also help alleviate some relaxation within the civilization, at least to remind everyone of the difficulty and cruelty of the Trial. However, ordinary people can afford to be optimistic because they have someone to trust and rely on, but Shen Hao cannot. From Shen Haos perspective, what he pursues is domination! If, with so many cheats activated, civilization still struggles painfully, that would be too dangerous. This Trial can be said to be another head-on confrontation between Human Civilization and the Civilization Trial System! Just a God of the Mind and Soul is not a big problem, but Shen Hao remains highly vigilant. And indeed, that is the case. After the entire frontline of Human Civilization contracted for only thirteen years, at a certain moment, the Laws of countless universes changed once again. And this time, it is extremely fierce! The impact on Human Civilization is far greater than last time. Because this time the one who appeared is the Magic God! Magic is one of the three main Civilization paths of Human Civilization; even if the Magic Road of Human Civilization is not completely the same as that of this universe, they are significantly different, yet there are many similarities. These similarities have caused greater disturbance by the Laws for the warriors following the Magic Road within Human Civilization! Just like the Holy Alliance. The warriors of the Holy Alliance hardly have any resistance in this battle against All Gods. Their only option is to hide within the Mirror Universe created by Human Civilization, taking part in some logistical work. But even in logistics, there is not much that can be done. At this moment, the Transcendents of magic within Human Civilization are facing a similar situation. Even Song Cheng is significantly affected. For this reason, Shen Hao even summoned Song Cheng to examine him carefully. The greatest impact is on precision. Reporting back to the President. Song Chengs face looked somewhat pale, There arent many among us who follow the idealism path in magic; most follow the precise control path, and the disturbance is indeed enormous, including backlash. Song Chengs current state is that of trying to conduct a large-scale Forbidden Curse attack and suffering failure. That is even under his status and the successful usurpation of some of the Magic Gods authority. The impact on other magicians can be imagined. Only those who practice idealist magic, which is related to the Law path Will as Divine, are somewhat better off. However, the consecutive release of two gods still brings tremendous pressure to the Human Civilization System. Almost all frontline warriors have already retreated back into the Mirror Universe; it can be said that without the Mirror Universe and the Sealing God Platform, Human Civilization might have perished by now. But, according to the style of the Civilization Trial System, if it werent for these two Treasures, the Divine Deities might not have appeared so soon. Continue your cultivation in the Ascension Temple for now, you dont need to enter the battlefield temporarily. Shen Hao finally instructed. Yes. Song Cheng felt somewhat stifled, but he also knew that it was an inevitable situation. In fact, since the surprise attack by the Divine Deities, the number of points Human Civilization System has been acquiring began to decrease rapidly. Although battling Divine Avatar Legions can yield more points, the Human Civilization System is still in a constantly suppressed state. It can only be said that the only fortunate thing is that the Civilization Mall Level of Human Civilization has already reached Level 66. Although it is still far from Level 67, which is the final stage of the Seventh Stage, this upgrade still accelerated the development of Human Civilization at this moment. The stagnation of points in the short term will not too greatly slow down the overall growth rate of the system. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The huge amount of points previously accumulated is already sufficient for Human Civilization to continue surging forward. But clearly, this is not a long-term solution. Shen Hao has realized that if Human Civilization just continues to curl up and develop, this trial will undoubtedly fall into a very bad situation. Even with many development cheats, its the same! Should we take a risk? Shen Hao looked towards the Treasure Chest page in the Civilization Mall. This is the last hope given by the Civilization Trial System to the Trial Civilizations, but in most cases, they tend to accelerate the destruction of civilizations. Should a useful Treasure not appear, the result would be the pointless consumption of a large amount of points. Chapter 633 - 633 454 First Gambling Box_2 ?Chapter 633: Chapter 454: First Gambling Box!_2 Chapter 633: Chapter 454: First Gambling Box!_2 However, Shen Hao still had a cheat in his hand! Over these decades, all cheats for this trial had been unlocked and installed. The development of cheats goes without saying; without them, the current cocoon phase would already be walking toward a slow death. And this [Box Opening Hack] seemed to hold the greatest opportunity. It could directly lock in probabilities greater than twenty percent and turn them into one hundred percent. Twenty percent, in the current treasure chest page, guaranteed the appearance of Red Mythical level items below the current level. Red Mythical level treasures of Level 66 Lets gamble, Shen Hao quickly decided. With this cheat, it was a win either way, although it might not necessarily suit the current situation of Human Civilization. That was the reason for not gambling before. But now, Human Civilization needed such an unknown. It might bring even greater surprises. Thus, after instructing the other departments to plan the points properly, Shen Hao began investing points that could be used for opening boxes, one by one. This was also the first time Human Civilization gambled with a box. One item after another appeared in the treasure chest. The level of the Civilization Mall was actually based on the support of the Civilization Trial System and was the basis for rewards. Almost all rewards were related to the level of the Civilization Mall. Including the initial level of ranking rewards. Fortunately, Human Civilization far exceeded the level and strength it should possess in this regard. This was the greatest advantage of the foundation of Human Civilization. At this moment, a large amount of equipment was obtained from the treasure chest, all being treasures of Level 66. In the mid-stage of the Seventh Stage, nearing the late stage, combined with the highest status of Red Mythical quality, each item was actually very powerful. Although it was impossible to buy items infinitely like unlocking items, and most were unique items, some of these treasures indeed helped Human Civilization considerably. For instance, a treasure known as Virtual Divine Status. It could passively absorb the Law Authority of a Trial Land, growing into the native Divine Rank of that land, thereby usurping authority. Much simpler and more efficient than the God Slaying Sword. Although there was only one, its Law Power greatly aided Human Civilization in deciphering the forces related to the God Slaying Sword. Another example was a treasure named God Trapping Mirror, also specially effective against divine powers. After Zhuang Zhigao obtained it, he pledged in front of Shen Hao to develop a military formation based on it that could specifically target enemies within ten years. Not to kill the enemy, but to trap them. If successful, the currently huge but idle legions of Human Civilizations Fifth Stage would also play a massive role. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Other pieces of equipment also had similar effects. After all, the characteristics of the enemy were clear. That is, divinity! Or rather, the authority of primal laws. Even for equipment and weapons that didnt possess this kind of special trait, their level and quality were evident here, sufficient to enhance some peoples foundational strength, and not too wasteful. Shen Hao could also keep his composure. He didnt put all his chances on this. In the blink of an eye, another ten years passed. The third Divine Being was unsealed again! This time, it was a well-known Divine Being, named the Mechanical God! Yes, it was the power source of the Mother of Machines that scientists possessed. The true form of the Mechanical God is extremely exaggerated; it is a universe filled with various machines where all the laws of life are mechanical laws. From as small as bacteria, even things similar to DNA, are all mechanical structures. The dust in the air also has its own mechanical logic The appearance of the Mechanical God is also a severe blow to Trial Civilizations. After all, every Trial Civilization has the path of technology. Although technology and mechanics are not completely the same and have significant differences, like magic, there are still many overlaps, enough to shake the entire system. At this juncture, the Human Civilization System has completely withdrawn back to the Human Civilization Mother Star. Hidden within the Mirror Universe. All three Divine avatars of the Spirits have also converged within the main universe of Human Civilization, only a wall apart from the Mirror Universe. They want nothing more than to invade and completely destroy the Human Civilization System, but the defensive power provided by the Mirror Universe and the Sealing God Platform is not something that can be overcome by just three Divine Spirits. Shen Hao had already anticipated this. Looking at the current foundation, it would take at least seven Divine Spirits to shake the defenses of Human Civilization. However, given the situation, it seems only a matter of time. How is the Cosmic Crisis Mobilization Plan going? Shen Hao called Dong Gong. In the twenty years since the crisis of All Gods emerged, Human Civilization has naturally not just been idly waiting and opening boxes. Various contingency plans were also made, Including development as well as war. There was even a plan to cooperate with Shen Hao, concentrating all power to try and forcibly kill a Divine Spirit, then swiftly plunder its Authority through the Ascension Temple, cultivating a home-grown Merging Daoist for Human Civilization. The feasibility of this plan is actually very high. Especially since Shen Haos Level is about to break through to Level 67. This is a critical Level, the late stage of the Seventh Stage, plus Shen Haos status, which is in no way inferior to that of a Divine Spirit, combined with the force gathered from the entire Human Civilization System through the [Emperor] Profession. Theres at least an eighty to ninety percent chance of completing the plan. However, the reason this has not become the primary plan is that this increase in strength does not enhance the entire Civilizations power nor target the enemy specifically, but merely enhances a single Chosen One. One can guess. Human Civilization destroys one, plunders one, Trial unseals one, or even two. The pressure would only become greater. And the main plan truly regarded by Shen Hao is precisely the Cosmic Crisis Mobilization Plan he is enquiring about now. Even though the current difficulty of Trials is clearly much higher than the initial fate set up by the Civilization Trials, Human Civilization still remembers that this Trial Land was originally the internal conflict of several forces. Human Civilization has more than one enemy. Similarly, the enemies of these enemies are also not just one. The Human Civilization, which is currently fully plundering the Gods Authority, is undoubtedly an irreconcilable enemy to the Gods, but arent entities like the Cosmic Devourers and Dark Throne also enemies to the Gods? Civilization Trials would not arrange an inevitable death Trial; this should be the underlying logic of the system. What the Trial Civilizations need to do is to seize that glimmer of survival desperately. The cheat provides more room for error for Human Civilization, but this inherent opportunity must not be missed. And at this moment, Dong Gong has already given his response. We have marked over eighty Cosmic Crisis bodies and deployed personnel to lure them, but so far, only thirty-two show tendencies to approach in this direction; they are very cautious With the reports, points of light are also marked within the multi-dimensional universe map in front of him. With the help of the Map cheat, it is not difficult for Shen Hao to locate these Cosmic Crisis bodies. But how to divert the disaster eastward is a challenging point. After all, these main bodies of the Cosmic Crisis have their own logic of thinking, which drives them to crazily chase after the Gods Authority while also ensuring their survival to the fullest. And the battlefield between the Gods and the Human Civilization System poses a fatal attraction to them, but also a fatal threat. Being able to lure thirty-two to approach has actually already exceeded Shen Haos expectations. We need to let them see an opportunity, Dong Gong finally said, an opportunity that indeed allows them to plunder the Gods Authority, at least to severely bite into it. Driven by their logic, they will not give up, and our best outcome is to triumph between the cracks and swallow both sides, this will definitely solve our current predicament and even become an important turning point in this Trial! Chapter 634 - 634 455 Shen Hao in His Strongest State ?Chapter 634: Chapter 455: Shen Hao in His Strongest State! Chapter 634: Chapter 455: Shen Hao in His Strongest State! Dong Gong said, it is actually not difficult to understand. Human Civilization needs a true and significant victory. Victory, not only in obtaining a large number of Civilization Mall Points, but also in leveraging the fall of the Divine to plunder authority and power, just one such victory would be sufficient to become the turning point of this Trial. At the very least, it could change the current passive situation. In fact, the plan has been trying to be implemented for quite some time, with some Treasures that came out of the Treasure Chests included in it. For example, some Equipment used to conceal oneself, this is an important reason why Human Civilization is still able to investigate and lure those Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies even after being closely watched by the Divine. However, Shen Hao, carefully reviewing the plan, had to admit. The whole plan still lacks the most crucial and important elementa bait of sufficient significance. The Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies possess quite powerful cognitive logic; they will not foolishly rush forward, and they may even prefer to be the fisherman. Without sufficient bait, the Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies will only watch from a distance as Human Civilization and the Divine battle it out, without making a move, and if they do, it will definitely be when the situation is more favorable to them. Shen Hao looked at the files in front of him, his mind continuously reviewing the various Treasures he had drawn before, and a plan began to roughly take shape. It was not perfect, but it certainly had feasibility. After contemplating for a moment, a personally crafted report appeared in his hand. Pass this report to the Analysis Department, highest priority, for it to be refined, Shen Hao told Dong Gong, If after a period of time, the Treasure Chests still have not produced more useful Treasures, then we will proceed according to this plan report. We cant keep dragging it out, as delay is to our disadvantage. Yes! Holding the report, Dong Gong suppressed the urge to read it on the spot, and after respectfully saluting, he left. He was actually one of the highest-ranking members of the Analysis Department and had the authority to view this plan report. Thus, he quickly became familiar with Shen Haos plan. It had to be said, there was a certain risk. Butthe opportunity was great! The reason was simple, the key risk point in this plan solely depended on Shen Haos ability, and the entire Human Civilization had boundless confidence in Shen Hao. Since the President himself had made a decision, there must be absolute certainty! Its about to begin, Dong Gong thought with anticipation. The current atmosphere in Human Civilization, although generally pretty good, still showed a bit of suppression compared to the normal state. After all, the entire Human Army had been in constant contraction, while the enemy was blocked at their doorstep, making daily attempts to attack. For Human Civilization, this is not a common sight. Especially for those who newly joined the Civilization Trial, internal unrest was actually greater, and their contact with Human Civilization and Shen Hao could not be considered much. Joining the Human Civilization System was only for this Trial, but they faced such a situation right away. Just as Shen Hao said, continuing to delay is actually not conducive to the internal development of Human Civilization. It could even possibly disrupt the momentum built up by Human Civilization through successive Trials. The impact would be very severe and profound. However, as the plan began to be executed and promoted, all those in the know instead generated tremendous fighting spirit. They were even very excited. Especially the leaders and High-level of the Trial Civilizations that had recently joined the Human Civilization System. Because they were going to witness Shen Hao at his strongest state! President, the artifacts have been processed, Dong Gong reported to Shen Hao on this day, brimming with expectation and excitement. Also appearing in front of Shen Hao was a very special altar! The entire altar was constructed from millions of God Slaying Swords and the most core Virtual Divine Status, along with no fewer than hundreds of Level 66 Red Mythical Equipment, complemented by the Great Formation personally assembled by Zhuang Zhigao. It had but one purpose. To strip away the authority of a Divine within the shortest time! Yes, the complete authority! Representing a Divines status. This was also the best bait. If it were only Human Civilization alone, there would be no need for such complexity; they only needed to defeat or capture a Divine, then stuff it into the Ascension Temple to successfully strip and inherit the Divine Rank. However, the Ascension Temple did not possess straightforward attractiveness. Because such a powerful Treasure with deep foundation was filled with too much unknown, and these unknowns would greatly diminish its attractiveness to the Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies. Instead, this slightly crude, temporary Ascension Temple possessed a fatal attraction for the Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies. The core cognitive logic of the main bodies of the Cosmic Crisis is to become new Divines! Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the face of such temptation, such an opportunity, even though they are very aware of the risks involved, they would understand it is completely worth it. Get ready, Shen Hao instructed after one last check. Following that, the entire Human Civilization System, including all warriors from the Affiliated Civilizations, were learning and training one thing. To contribute their power to the great Emperor! Chapter 635 - 635 455 Shen Hao in His Strongest State_2 ?Chapter 635: Chapter 455: Shen Hao in His Strongest State!_2 Chapter 635: Chapter 455: Shen Hao in His Strongest State!_2 Yes, the profession of the Emperor is not only able to disperse Shen Haos own power, but also enable him to gather the power of the entire civilization, achieving this body as the civilization! In fact, before this, Shen Hao had tried, but those were only on a small scale. But this time, its truly gathering all the power that can be gathered! Perhaps these powers, when dispersed, would not pose a threat to the Divine, but once the Divine can freely apply their Law Power on everyone, it could completely resolve the entire Human Civilization System in a very short time. However, when all these powers are amassed on Shen Hao, the situation is completely different. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Authority Shen Hao commands elevates his status. And the power gathered from others can elevate his level! Besides, there is another most important factorShen Haos level is about to reach Level 67. It can be said that this time, Shen Hao is indeed facing the enemy of civilization in the strongest state ever recorded. At this moment, the three Divine beings have not perceived any danger. They just circle around the Universe where the Human Civilization Mother Star is located, constantly searching for vulnerabilities in the Mirror Universe. Terrible power, this is certainly not their inherent capability. But its also not enough to bind us. Indeed, its not invulnerable, just needs enough time. What we lack now is time! Those greedy hounds are encircling. Dont mind them, they wouldnt dare to come up. These three Divine beings, naturally, had long since detected the traces of the Cosmic Crisis Main Body. However, in their eyes, these are not considered a threat. Because they are also familiar with the behavioral patterns of these Cosmic Crisis Main Body. Few know that the Cosmic Crisis Main Body is also a creation by the Father God. They are failed creations from when the Father God created the entire Multi-dimensional Universe, yet out of kindness, He did not destroy them but even gave them a chance, allowing them to replace All Gods, to prove themselves. Also, it serves as a warning to All Gods, to prevent them from becoming overly arrogant due to their unmatched power. Although such is the case, throughout the long years, no Cosmic Crisis Main Body has ever succeeded, nor has any Divine being been replaced. Thus, the attitude of All Gods towards these Cosmic Entities is enmity mixed with arrogance. Naturally, they are enemies that must be dealt with, but also just minor threats. Usually, it would take at least thirty or more entities to contest a Divine being, yet currently, only about thirty have encircled, and there are three unified Divine beings! They just need to stay alert. But if the number exceeds fifty, then they must go forth to expel them. Time, once more, slowly passes by, and in the blink of an eye, more than a decade has passed. In these years, the Human Civilization has again lured over ten more Cosmic Crisis Main Body, reaching a total of forty-seven entities encircling nearby the universe. They are very close to the number at which the three Divine beings are prepared to act. Simultaneously, the Legions within the Human Civilization have also conducted countless drills, ensuring they can at the first instance, extremely efficiently gather most of the civilizations power entirely on Shen Hao. The resulting effect is also quite astonishing. Enough to elevate Shen Haos level to Seventieth Level in a short time! Although the status hasnt fully kept up, such as the Talent level still being at Level 66, it is still a terrifying enhancement. More importantly, during these years of seclusion, Shen Haos own level is also about to break through to Level 67! It can be said that all the informed members of the entire civilization are patiently waiting for the moment when Shen Hao completes his breakthrough. This moment didnt take too long. But there was also no slightest disturbance. Shen Hao silently opened his eyes, delicately feeling the power of Level 67. To be honest, compared to previous Trials, this Level was already very high in this Trial. So high that under normal circumstances, he could completely crush any existence of the Seventh Stage. Unfortunately, as the levels of the Trials increased, Level and foundation were no longer the only elements representing strength, the presence of Merging Daoists had greatly elevated the localized strength. If the All Gods were not Merging Daoists, not deeply integrated with the laws of this multi-dimensional universe, then Shen Hao wouldnt need so much trouble. How many warriors of the Seventh Stage, in his presence, only had their share of being slaughtered. Authority! Shen Hao silently uttered these two words in his heart. In fact, even without this threat, the Law Authority was something he had to obtain. After all, this cheat also included a coordinate cheat. As long as he completely mastered the Authority of this multi-dimensional universe, becoming its only Sovereign, then after the Trial ends, he could also return. By then, this infinite multi-dimensional universe would become the best development nourishment for Human Civilization in the next hiatus! Even just for this reason, Shen Hao sought absolute victory! Lets start. Shen Haos voice reached the ears of all relevant personnel. In just a moment, everyones expression became extremely serious, quickly pushing forward the execution of the plan. All warriors, within a very short time, stopped their tasks, chose their respective places, holding Elixirs and resources in their hands, silently chanting Shen Haos name in their minds, visualizing his figure, forming the Emperor Seal with their hands, and with utmost loyalty, watched as their power continuously surged into the grand figure in their minds. Even many warriors who were deep in the rear or for research purposes did the same. Even Kun as well. Originally, in the plan, Kun intended to directly assist, but after careful consideration by the Analysis Department, they finally felt that the Great Emperor did not need any safeguards against failure, only needing absolute strength to achieve absolute victory! Accompanied by the collective action of the entire Human Civilization System, with a population exceeding trillions, Shen Haos aura began to crazily rise. Throughout the Mirror Universe, no matter what civilization, what species, whether children or adolescents, even plants and various living creatures, all seemed to feel the Suppression emanating from Shen Hao. Yet, this Suppression did not bring them any pain, only admiration and fervor. Countless people at this moment, even recklessly, shared all their power! The vibration even reached the extent that the Divine beings outside the Mirror Universe noticed it. Again? Three Divine beings quickly communicated. This is already the fourth time. Theres something strange. We must accelerate. If we could have one more, even if its the weakest God, it could reduce the time. Indeed, this was not the first time. Such a grand scale was also a first for Human Civilization. The involved population, industries, had reached incredibly vast proportions. To avoid problems, or to not achieve the maximum effect, multiple rehearsals were necessary. At the same time, it could also numb the opposition. Thus, the power gathered this way was ultimately not Shen Haos own power, unable to be completely concealed. Therefore, although something was perceived, and some vigilance began, these three Divine beings still did not make any move, nor could they imagine what difference this time would have. Until Shen Haos gaze crossed the Mirror Universe, locking onto one of the Divine beings! The moment he locked on, the three Divine beings trembled simultaneously! And the targeted one instinctively fled! Chapter 636 - 636 456 Trial Turning Point ?Chapter 636: Chapter 456: Trial Turning Point! Chapter 636: Chapter 456: Trial Turning Point! This is true, facing death, facing the great fear of falling! Such that the rationality of these three Divines themselves is hard to believe, entirely unable to accept. They are even doubting whether their own Perception is correct. After all, having lived through such long times, they never had such a feeling of genuinely facing death and downfall. The Cosmic Crisis Main Body could not bring them such feelings. That was akin to cutting flesh with a blunt knife; although it could also pose a threat to them, the threat was gradual. But at this moment, the feeling of near-death was so fierce! sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before rationality could make a judgment, instinct had already taken action first. However, often by such a time, it was already too late. Shen Hao, holding the Emperors Sword, had already appeared in front of his target. Yes, it was none other than the Magic God! Choosing this Divine was naturally based on Shen Haos internal logic, and the logic was very simple and clear. On one hand, Shen Hao himself had gone far in the Magic Domain, having such an innate foundation and the deepest understanding of the Magic Law. On the other hand, as one of the four main paths of Human Civilization, although the status of the Magic Road is actually the worst among the four, still, a large number of warriors chose this path, and many Affiliated Civilizations also have many Civilization paths closely related to magic. Plundering this Authority would greatly enhance the strength of the entire Human Civilization System! Therefore, in just an instant, the Emperors Sword, carrying an unmatched Suppression, is slashed out! No earth-shattering change, nor too astounding momentum. But after this sword strike, everyone clearly felt, the entire Universe, changed! Especially among the countless Magicians in the Parallel Universes. Including the Witch. Everyone at the same time, with terrified eyes lifted their heads because they suddenly discovered, their power seemed to have undergone a brief yet intense distortion! They could even hear the mourning of magic! That was the downfall of the Magic God! The sword in Shen Haos hand was not an ordinary Emperors Sword, but the Emperors Sword augmented with the God Slaying Swords Sword Intent! This was also the God Slaying Sword Intent that Liu Ruoxi, along with numerous Sword Dao Strong People, had researched tirelessly over the decades! Shen Hao, as the Human Emperor, directly took this power and enhanced the Emperors Sword with it. Directly causing, countless Magic Authority, to be gathered in the treasure sword in Shen Haos hand at that instant. But merely with the Emperors Sword, it was still not enough to completely control. Even with Shen Haos power added on, it was the same. The altar previously designed began to function at this time. Shen Hao, with his Dominator Talent, forcefully gathered the Law Authority on the Emperors Sword, then plunged the Emperors Sword into the prepared altar. Zhuang Zhigao, leading millions of Sixth Stage warriors and countless rare treasures, finally suppressed this Authority comprehensively on the altar under the gaze of all. Up till this moment, everyone else seemed to finally realize what had happened. The terrified shrieks of numerous Divines erupted violently in the ears of the two surviving Divines! This is impossible! The Magic God has fallen! The Origin, where is the Origin of the Magic God! How dare they! The origin must be taken back, that is everything of the Magic God! Clearly, these Divines fell into immense terror. It had been too long. Really too long. Since the birth of the infinite Multi-dimensional Universe, for countless years, regardless of what they faced, there had never been any downfall of a Divine! Never! For these Divines, they were long accustomed to being high above, accustomed to the innate position and authority, just like viewing countless Multi-dimensional Universes as stories, as jokes, even often treating the fate of an entire Multi-dimensional Universe as a playground amongst each other. They were that magnificent! But at this moment, right before their eyes, a Divine lost everything! Their own Consciousness, their own self, even including their own Divine Rank! All Gods absolutely could not accept, nor forgive! This was absolute provocation, and also their fear. Even for the two surviving Divines, it was the same. Their emotions were violently fluctuating, staring fixedly at the altar before them. Take back the Authority! In the eyes of All Gods, as long as the Authority is taken back, the Magic God wouldnt be considered fallen! The Authority, power, and everything that belonged to the Gods, would still belong to them! However, not only the All Gods thought this way. The Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies, at this moment, started their rebellion. Shen Hao could clearly feel, countless Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies crazily surging towards this direction, in a disregarding everything manner! As long as they seize this altar, seize the Authority within it, to become new Divines, this was almost the fundamental reason for all the Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies existence! Moreover, its far from just the nearby forty-seven. Shen Haos Map cheat could clearly see, countless ones from farther away are rushing over madly! The second ranking fate Node, seemed as if it exploded early. Chapter 637 - 637 456 Trial Turning Point_2 ?Chapter 637: Chapter 456: Trial Turning Point!_2 Chapter 637: Chapter 456: Trial Turning Point!_2 But at this moment, everyone clearly felt that the rules of the Multi-dimensional Universe had changed again. New Divine Beings were unsealed! And not just one, but two! In just an instant, the figures of these two Divine Beings appeared directly in front of Shen Hao! Obviously, they also knew the current situation and that they had to hasten! The power that quickly arrived with the help of Authority, was their best opportunity! In one go, four Divine Beings together attacked Shen Hao, who was already stationed on the altar! However, so far, everything was within the plan prepared by Human Civilization, which even included the possibility of increased difficulties and unsealing Divine Beings due to the performance of Human Civilization. Thats why, after Shen Hao suddenly killed one Divine Being, he did not strike against the next one. Without the advantage of a surprise attack, achieving the same effect was not easy; Divine Beings were omnipresent, owning the entire Multi-dimensional Universe, capable of instantly traveling to any desired location, unless caught off-guard by a surprise attack, otherwise, killing a Divine Being was no easy task. Therefore, Shen Hao immediately switched from attack to defense! His Emperor Battleship, Emperors Armor, all was summoned to firmly guard the altar! Even if the fish took the bait, he needed to be careful not to lose the bait. Facing this strike that could almost destroy the entire universe, Shen Hao, blocked it! Even if slight cracks appeared on the Emperor Battleship, even if it was the most serious injury Shen Hao had suffered since participating in the Trial, he still blocked it. This even caused Shen Hao, sitting on the Emperors Throne, to open his mouth and silently laugh. At this point, the plan had already succeeded by a large margin. Because, countless main bodies of the universe began fiercely attacking. In their logical judgment, Divine Beings were the biggest threat! Shen Hao, who was fully defending at this time, was ironically on the same side as them! Kill them. Shen Hao silently laughed as he intently watched the enormous battlefield that had already affected dozens or even hundreds of Multi-dimensional Universes, while watching the points in the Civilization Mall crazily increase. Not only for killing the Divine Being just now. Even now, those cosmic crisis main bodies that were killed by these four Divine Beings in a short time, contributed enough points! Although this was a killing each other among point sources, it stemmed from the scheming of Human Civilization. These causally incumbent points were according to the rules of the Civilization Trial. It is the Civilization Trial System, no matter how it updates or upgrades, the underlying logic cannot be changed. Thus, a great harvest had already begun. And what Shen Hao needed to do, was still to maintain balance. When he discovered a Divine Being in crisis, he even had to help; likewise, if a Divine Being freed up their hands and stroked towards the altar again, he had to ruthlessly break the outstretched hand! Both parties clearly understood the objective of Human Civilization. But at this moment, neither could change anything. Divine Beings and cosmic crisis main bodies were inherently irreconcilable enemies, facing the bait both cared immensely about; even knowing it was bait, they had to fight to capture it because neither could bear the consequences of the other gaining it! As for Human Civilization, which created and temporarily supervised this bait, it had become the third party in this contest of interests. No longer important. At least in the logic of the cosmic crisis main bodies, no longer important. As long as the bait is here, thats enough! Moreover, as the arriving cosmic crisis main bodies became more numerous, these three Divine Beings likewise became one of the baits! At least killing them would yield not just this one Authority, but five Authorities! The intensity of this battle far surpassed the initial expectations of Human Civilization. Including the prolonged duration. Surrounding universes had already turned to dust, a complete collapse of the entire universe. Laws were in disarray, Da Yuan destroyed, even the very foundation of the universes existence was gone. And the main body of the cosmic crisis, in just four short years, has suffered more than thirty deaths! This has left everyone in the Holy Alliance, who are also carefully observing the battle in the mirror space, utterly astounded! In just these four years, the results brought about by the Human Civilizations plan had already surpassed all the achievements of the Holy Alliance since its creation! During this period, there were not no attempts to attack Shen Hao and the altar. Among them, there was even a moment when Divine Beings and the main body of the cosmic crisis acted in unison at the same time, as if they were very synchronized in wanting to first kick out the chief culprit of the Human Civilization System. But it was also blocked by Shen Hao. This is also the most dangerous aspect of the plan. To be a fisherman, one must also have the strength of a fisherman! Human Civilization, or rather, the Human Emperor, has withstood this challenge! After all, its at Level 67, plus the entire foundation of the civilization. The most important aspect was that during this time, Shen Hao was also not idle. A readied authority lay before him, lying so close without any disguise, nor any consciousness from a Controller. And it was impeccably complete, impeccably clear! Shen Hao naturally took advantage of this time and analyzed it frantically. Using the Ascension Temple would not require any effort; what the Ascension Temple did was simply to consolidate the authority of laws, materialize it as Divine Rank, and bestow it on others, essentially a form of plundering. But analysis is different. Analysis is true control! Once the analysis is complete, this will be power that belongs to Shen Hao. If one day, Shen Hao can also create his own multi-dimensional universe, he could then create within his multi-dimensional universe, identical or even improved Extraordinary Laws! The authority of the Magic Law has been analyzed by 30%! This was the achievement Shen Hao obtained in the tenth year of the war. Moreover, as the analysis progressed, Shen Haos masterful control over this authority also became stronger, accelerating the speed of the analysis. Shen Hao anticipated that in at most another six or seven years, he would be able to completely control it! By then, no matter who this authority is given to, even if the previous Magic God reappears, they would still be subject to Shen Haos full control. On this Extraordinary Path, Shen Hao is the only Sovereign, and Merging Daoists would have to step aside! To put it more preciselythis is the level of a Creator! However, Shen Hao also clearly recognized that this war is nearing its end. Because those four Divine Beings seemed to be preparing to give up. Although they also cant accept the result of losing authority, continuing to fight like this would even threaten themselves. The heron and clam fight, and the fisherman hasnt profited yetone of them plans to escape? That wont do. The plan of Human Civilization was never just about a mere authority, nor just about the points obtained over these past decade. But its about everything! The four Divine Beings and their corresponding authorities, and the points represented on the more than one hundred and eighty cosmic crisis main bodies, Human Civilization wants it all! Only by getting everything can it truly be considered a turning point of this Trial! sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Prepare for the second stage, Shen Hao informed everyone. Once everything was ready, accompanied by a deep breath, the Mirror Universe suddenly reversed! With the sudden appearance of the entire Human Civilization System, the Sealing Platform also played its role! The four Divine Beings found that their power, the laws they controlled, had lost all functions in just a brief moment! It was indeed only a moment! Although the Sealing Platform is powerful, the level restriction is there, its fundamentally impossible to seal the Extraordinary Laws of the entire multi-dimensional universeits only because the consciousness of the four Divine Beings are within this universe, within its range, that it could act effectively in an instant. But a moment, was already enough. Chapter 638 - 638 457 Second Ranking Settlement ?Chapter 638: Chapter 457: Second Ranking Settlement! Chapter 638: Chapter 457: Second Ranking Settlement! Shen Hao sealed the four heavily injured divine beings at the same time! Then, once again, he activated the Mirror Universe and retracted along with the altar, everyone included! Thats right, in this squabble between the clam and the heron, Human Civilization, the fisherman, has chosen to temporarily act against one only! This sudden turn of events naturally enraged all beings involved in the struggle. Countless Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies attacked the Universe where Human Civilization resides like mad! But the defenses of the Mirror Universe are incredibly strong. The previous three divine beings spent decades and still couldnt breach it, let alone these forces that were dispersed among an already chaotic Cosmic Crisis Main Body. This is also one of the biggest confidences Human Civilization had in executing this plan. A temporary but unbreakable defensive system! And another source of confidence, naturally, is the power of Shen Hao! After the recent battles, Shen Hao had also clarified his own level of power. Single divine beings were simply no match for him, but if their numbers reached three or four or more, Shen Hao would struggle to leave any behind unless he launched a surprise attack. But now, these four were all heavily injured! Their strength had already plummeted to the extreme. Even if they struggled with all their might, under the Sealing Platform and the full execution by Shen Hao, they were merely putting up a desperate resistance. Quickly assimilate the Divine Rank possessed by these four divine beings! Shen Hao directly ordered. At this moment, new divine beings were once again released. Civilization Trial kept increasing its difficulty. But it didnt matter. No matter how much it increased, there was a limit. Currently, a total of eight divine beings were unsealed! Yet these eight could not cooperate with the Cosmic Crisis Main Body; as soon as they appeared here, they would become the targets of attacks from the hard-gathered Cosmic Crisis Main Body. They could only watch helplessly as more and more Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies approached, hoping they would quickly breach the defenses of the Mirror Universe owned by Human Civilization. This period was precious time for Human Civilization! As for this, Shen Hao was fully confident. Everything went according to the planned scheme, and the turning point of the Trial appeared! The four Chosen Ones of Human Civilization entered the Ascension Temple at the same time. The Spirit Rules naturally belonged to Kun, who would also become the first Warrior of Human Civilization to be the local divine power in the Trial Universe. The entire process took only two years. Then came Song Cheng; after careful consideration, Shen Hao still handed over the Magic Authority to him. Because, against the Cosmic Crisis Main Body with not very strong individual Combat Power, Song Chengs path could exert greater effects. And the final path of machinery was distributed after detailed discussions within Human Civilization and was ultimately given to Chen Sihui. She indeed was the foremost person of Human Civilization on the mechanical path. Though not famous on the frontline, she had made great contributions in the background. As for the two newly emerged divine beings, they were the God of Justice and the God of Undead. The God of Justice also held one of the Seven Giants Divine Ranks, prominent and powerful even in the Multi-dimensional Universe, and was directly handed over to Yang Jun by Shen Hao. The God of Undead, on the other hand, was somewhat special, but among the top warriors of Human Civilization, there still existed a powerful Chosen One on this path, named Gary. He was a top Warrior from the Western cultural sphere, although he had not obtained the Red Talent and red Profession, his ranking was also very high, and it was his turn to receive Talent and Profession promotion after this Trial. He himself also commanded a unique Undead Army, akin to a Beast Taming path but operating outside of the main Legion. With formidable power and an outstanding record. In the Western cultural sphere, he held high prestige. And this time, he was also about to become one of the five divine beings of Human Civilization! The entire process of analysis and plundering took roughly twenty-two years. In fact, when the third person walked out of the Ascension Temple, the offensive of those Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies outside was already hampered. The three divine beings, facing more than three hundred Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies, actually could not resist well. But with the backing of the Mirror Universe, it was a different story. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whenever they fell into a disadvantaged state, they could retract back, rest, and then go out again, not to mention Shen Hao, who no longer needed to suppress enemy divine beings, could support them. In just twenty-two years, they resolved more than forty Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies! Providing a significant boost of points for the Civilization Mall Level of Human Civilization! The critical Level 67 was not far off. And now, the divine beings were impressively up to ten unsealed! Just this number alone displayed the current strength of Human Civilization. But the pressure, on the contrary, decreased significantly. Clearly, Civilization Trial can deeply participate in the Trial, continuously increasing the difficulty, but there are limits. Counting just the top combat power, previously it was Shen Hao alone facing three divine beings, but now, it was Shen Hao plus five divine warriors of Human Civilization, facing ten enemy divine beings! The pressure speaks for itself. The turning point indeed appeared as expected. More importantly, Human Civilizations strength and Foundation would soon experience another ascent in a short amount of time. Chapter 639 - 639 457 The Second Ranking Settlement_2 ?Chapter 639: Chapter 457: The Second Ranking Settlement!_2 Chapter 639: Chapter 457: The Second Ranking Settlement!_2 Ranking Reward! Yes, it has been a whopping one hundred and ten years since the last time a ranking reward was obtained. In that time, it developed over sixty years, then the frontline warriors retreated, and war continued for about another fifty years. The next ranking settlement reward is now within reach. This time, Shen Hao, along with the Human Civilizations Intelligent Group, didnt hesitate too much. The types of the three prizes were directly chosen: Offensive! Offensive! And Auxiliary! Yes, no need for defense. Human Civilization needs to attack! Leveraging the advantages gained so far, its time to launch a counterattack. The last auxiliary one is merely to make up for some potential weaknesses, or to indirectly accelerate the pace of the attack. Just like the Ascension Temple obtained in the last Trial, it played a crucial role. Otherwise, it would have been three offensive rewards. The gods of this Trial Land, as well as many entities of the Cosmic Crisis still surrounding the Mirror Universe where Human Civilization resides, probably have no idea what Human Civilization is about to bring. Perhaps the Civilization Trial System understands, but too bad, this rigid system is also incapable of being a civilization. The ranking settlement is inherently a reward for Trial Civilizations, and also their hope; this very system is the nemesis of the purpose of destroying Trial Civilizations. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It is also the nemesis of the current Civilization Trial System! Everyone, including Shen Hao, is filled with anticipation. Waiting for this day! The notification on the Chosen Ones panel arrives as expected. [Your civilization has achieved first place in the second ranking settlement of this Trial.] [As the Chosen One with the highest contribution value within your civilization, you will make the reward selection for your civilization.] [Please choose any three from the following three rewards.] [1, Temple of Refining Gods] [2, Blessing Divine Statue] [3, God-Destroying Bow] Just by the names of the three rewards, Shen Haos eyes slightly lit up. Especially the last one! You should know, the rank rewards of civilizations are not the same as the Chosen One Ranking Reward, they are on a higher level, and most of them are buildings, Rule Type, rarely weapon Equipment. Even if they do appear, they are much stronger than some Equipment. For example, one previous piece of Equipment was the Treasure Bowl! An Equipment that can even replicate Red Mythical Equipment. Such is the reward of civilization ranking. And now, this God-Destroying Bow is clearly an Offensive Type reward, just the literal meaning is enough to fill one with anticipation. Shen Hao even skipped the first and second, starting with the third reward. And surely enough. It has only one function: to slay Divine beings! To reshape laws! Here, the slaying is meant for Merging Daoists, referring to consciousness entities that are bound to and manipulate laws. That is to say, Divine. Moreover, regardless of Distance, regardless of Strength, as long as the Law exists, it can follow the Law directly to the consciousness entity! In other words, with this Treasure in hand, Shen Hao could decide whom among all remaining Divine beings he wants to kill! Incredibly powerful! So, can the Trial end now? But its not that simple. Shen Hao just needs to understand it a bit more to grasp its limitations. Firstly, the number of attacks. Although its powerful, each shot requires a vast amount of power, to a degree that even surprises Shen Hao, and theres also a certain cooldown period. Each attack brings certain damage to the Equipment itself and it needs time to repair. Resources can accelerate this process, but are equally immense. Furthermore, its biggest flaw lies in that it can only eradicate the consciousness within authority, but unlike the God Slaying Sword, it cant plunder authority alongside it and gather it up. In other words, Shen Hao can kill any divine entity, but he cannot plunder the divine authority of that entity for Human Civilization. In most cases, this does not achieve the effect of eradicating the enemys combat power. If the gods react quickly enough, they can absolutely use their devout subordinates to become new divine entities. Or, some Cosmic Crisis main body seizes the opportunity and successfully plunders it. For Human Civilization to attempt plundering is not impossible, but it will not be easy. The greatest effect should be causing panic and posing a threat. Shen Hao, looking at the great bow in front of him that radiated a powerful deterrence and even made Shen Hao himself feel somewhat taken aback, pondered its usage. But regardless, it must have a monumental purpose. Not to mention, just the threat to all gods could potentially have unexpected effects. Shen Hao once again looked at the other two rewards. The first, somewhat unexpectedly, was a production-type construction that has become rare. Just as its literal meaning implies, its used for forging Divine Artifacts! But this Divine Artifact does not refer to Red Mythical Equipment. Rather, it refers to equipment that contains the law power of a certain area. Strictly speaking, those Cosmic Treasures in this universe are all Divine Artifacts. These Cosmic Treasures all contain a hint of authority and showcase a variety of astonishing effects, even capable of swiftly creating entities with Sixth Stage strength. Now, Human Civilization also possesses this ability. The Temple of Refining Gods is capable of forging any user-controlled cosmic authority into various pieces of equipment. The longer the time, the greater the consumption, the higher the equipment level, the stronger the authority that can be forged into it. It can even forge equipment powerful enough to make its owner become a Subordinate God. Although this is an Auxiliary type of reward, it is of tremendous help to Human Civilizationthe Human Civilization Army might even be able to stand head-to-head in direct combat against the Divine Embodiment Army with this solid foundation! If this news were to spread within the army, it would certainly excite all warriors, who would look forward to it. After all, in any prior Trial, the role of the army has been irreplaceable, but in the current state, the army has become idle, at best contributing their own power to Shen Hao. The battlefield is their pursuit, the place where they realize the value of life, as well as their lifes aspirations. Shen Hao entrusted the Temple of Refining Gods to a certain place, then let others arrange the rest. Currently, only five individuals are capable of using this palace. What kind of equipment they should forge, how to decide the quantity and quality, naturally someone is responsible for that. Shen Hao then looked towards the last reward. Since the first reward is an Auxiliary type, then undoubtedly, the second reward must be an Offensive type. After a quick check, Shen Hao realized that this reward and the first reward shared a similarity. Blessing Divine Statue! This equipment can differentiate into various Divine Statues, each containing the power of a law, then completely control a certain area, that is, a universe! Yes, just like those rampaging Cosmic Treasures. After Human Civilization conquers a universe, they can then command one of the five divine entities to place their Divine Statue within it, thus completing a rapid conquest of this universe! Definitely Offensive type, and its an Offensive Type at the level of laws! Shen Hao also realized that this time, all three rewards seemed to be related to laws, that is, to Extraordinary Rules. However, this is also consistent with the characteristics of Ranking Rewards. Ranking Rewards always tend to feature things that civilization needs, and as the battle has reached such a stage, the contest at the level of laws has become the key to determining victory. It seems only natural for such rewards to appear. No matter what, the arrival of these three rewards indeed vastly bolsters the confidence of Human Civilization. The current Human Civilization is terrifyingly strong! Able to attack, able to defend. Even if the Civilization Trial System continuously interferes from behind, it does not affect the confidence of the Human Civilization high-levels, who at this moment are excitedly and confidently designing a grand counteroffensive plan! The true grand counteroffensive! Chapter 640 - 640 458 The Beginning of the Counterattack ?Chapter 640: Chapter 458: The Beginning of the Counterattack Chapter 640: Chapter 458: The Beginning of the Counterattack Although its called a plan, in truth, there isnt much that needs to be pondered. After all, the foundation for a counterattack lies in the strength of Human Civilization itself. This is the most basic. However, while not much thought is needed, ample preparation is still required. This time obtaining three rewards, aside from the God-Destroying Bow, the other two rewards both require a certain amount of time to be ready. Divine Equipment needs forging, and Divine Statues also need to be crafted. It was at this time that Shen Hao looked towards the Chosen One Ranking Reward. Although the importance and practicality of the Chosen One Ranking Reward are far less than that of the Civilization Ranking Reward, which mainly serves to enhance the rank of the Chosen Ones power, it is also something Human Civilization greatly anticipates. After all, Shen Haos existence is of paramount importance to Human Civilization. He can be said to be the ultimate trump card. Every enhancement of Shen Haos power is an augmentation to the foundation of the entire civilization. And this time, the Chosen One Reward is indeed a bit different from usual. The rewards are still three in number. [1, Red Mythical Ability Experience Ball x10000] [2, Law Crystal x100] [3, Law Equipment x1] Yes, other than the Red Mythical Ability Balls, the other two rewards are types that have never been seen before! Moreover, one can tell a thing or two just from the literal meaning. How come such a change has suddenly occurred? As one may recall, such a change was not present in the previous ranking. It seems conceivable that, as the level of strength of Human Civilization has reached a new tier, the Chosen One Ranking Reward has also undergone novel changes. Law, huh. Shen Hao directly viewed the detailed information of these two rewards. The results did not disappoint him. Both rewards are closely associated with the Local Laws of the Trial Land. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These so-called Law Crystals can be bluntly understood as accelerators for analyzing and mastering Laws. Each one of them contains a trace of the local Laws Authority, but its not for direct use by the Chosen Ones; rather, it can accelerate their understanding and analysis. Because this Authority is a replica. Yes, its a replica. This astounded Shen Hao. Within a Universe, its theoretically impossible for two identical Authorities to exist. What is Authority? It is the influence of an individuals Consciousness over Extraordinary Rules. Its not a form of power, but contact, control. For example, if Cosmic Law is putty on a table, then Authority is a hand that can touch it, even reshape it. If two identical Authorities existed, that would lead to conflict, and ultimately, neither would be able to induce any change. However, the emergence of these Law Crystals breaks this reality. They allow the user to possess Authority, yet forbid its utilization; instead, they enable swift mastery of relevant Law information. If, like Shen Hao and most of the top Chosen Ones within Human Civilization, one chooses to decipher and control local Authority, then this option becomes essential! If one takes the approach of overpowering all with sheer strength, paying no heed to the disadvantages of foreigners, attempting to suppress enemies possessing local Authority with absolute power, then this option becomes useless. But at this stage, the second method is almost impossible to achieve. The local Authority is too powerful. This is not about confronting one or several individual enemies, but rather contending with the enemies of the entire Trial Land, that is, the entire Multi-dimensional Universe! Otherwise, why would the cheat give Shen Hao the Talents and Professions of Sovereign and Emperor? Yes, as the tier of Human Civilization continuously rises, Shen Hao becomes increasingly certain that the Sovereign Talent and Emperor Profession were deliberately chosen by the original cheats. Because this is the only correct development path that remains in todays Deformed Civilization Trial. With this, my analysis speed of the Laws within this Multi-dimensional Universe will also be quicker, Shen Hao briefly sensed the effects of the Law Crystal and was very pleasantly surprised. Comparatively, before, when he had merely controlled the Magic Authority, he was able to decipher more than fifty percent of the Authority in just a few short years. This is at least ten times, or even a hundred times, the efficiency of his regular Law analysis. Right now, although these Law Crystals are not complete, they are sufficient for him to extend his control power over more Extraordinary Laws. Even if its only one percent, or even lower, it is still Authority and can exert a greater influence! Not only I can use it, but if I hand it over to other Chosen Ones within the civilization to speed up the process, that works the same. Shen Hao quickly realized that probably not only he got this option in the Chosen One Ranking Reward. Other Chosen Ones who received the ranking rewards likely have similar options, albeit in smaller quantities. Shen Hao promptly made inquiries and, sure enough. The vast majority of Chosen Ones listed in the ranking, upon discovering a previously unseen kind of reward in their Ranking Reward, did not make a decision lightly but reported it upward. Shen Hao didnt hesitate and immediately issued an order. Choose this one! Their ranking levels are not sufficient for them to receive even one Law Equipment that even Shen Hao could only receive one of, but Law Crystals, indeed they have. Chapter 641 - 641 458 The Beginning of the Counterattack_2 ?Chapter 641: Chapter 458: The Beginning of the Counterattack_2 Chapter 641: Chapter 458: The Beginning of the Counterattack_2 The second-ranking Chosen One even has fifty. All scattered together, there are actually more than three hundred! That is to say, the whole Human Civilization System has obtained more than four hundred Law Crystals! Proceed with the unified distribution, compensating with equivalent Military Merit Points, Shen Hao quickly issued the order. Although he would also analyze it fully, the efficiency is higher when the whole civilization analyzes together. The powers controlled by others would eventually converge upon Shen Hao due to the connection of the [Emperor] Profession! Fully controlling this universe, from this moment, he truly saw hope. After Shen Hao arranged the relevant usage of the Law Crystals, he turned his attention to the final reward. Law Equipment. This name is actually related to the local Extraordinary Law and even, fundamentally, there is no difference from the Divine Artifacts forged in the Temple of Refining Gods. However, the actual strength impressed Shen Hao. Because this equipment clearly contained a complete Authority! And unlike Law Crystals, its not just about experiencing, realizing, or analyzing the Authority that cannot be used. That is to say, the instant Shen Hao activates this equipment, an enemy Divine being will lose its Authority and also its divine status and power! Too domineering, but perfect! Shen Hao was extremely satisfied. Especially when he discovered that the Law corresponding to this equipment was the Energy Law! Energy Law is actually the Law Power corresponding to the Ancient God Race. The Ancient God Race is naturally blessed by the Energy Law, able to control various energies in the universe, even including celestial bodies like stars and black holes. This enabled most of them to demonstrate extremely strong combat capabilities and even exert some influence on other Extraordinary Laws. This is one of the most fundamental laws that constitute the existence of the universe. And now, this authority is about to be controlled by Shen Hao! However, he was not in a hurry to activate it. Just like the God-Destroying Bow, such a foundation that can utterly destroy a certain Divine being is not only important in practical terms but also has strategic significance! This made Shen Hao also start paying attention to counteroffensive plans. However, the first step of the counteroffensive plan was not to deal with the Gods but to first take care of the Cosmic Crisis Main Body gathering more outside. These enemies are guarding in front of Human Civilization, but care must also be taken for the interference of the Gods, so it still counts as a significant challenge. This Trial has now, in fact, basically turned into open combat. All Gods can know everything about Human Civilization. Likewise, the Cosmic Crisis Main Body has also set their sights on Human Civilizations headquarters, probably truly valuing this opponent that holds Authority and seems easier to deal with than the Gods. Under these circumstances, any action by Human Civilization must be prepared to contend with the entire multi-dimensional Universe. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The first stage of the counterattack, we should use our headquarters, that is, the Mirror Universe as the base, to defend and counterattack against external enemies, using the corpses of enemies to build our strength. This is a summary of the command in combat. To achieve this goal, Human Civilization has specifically formed a powerful Legion, all members are at the Seventh Stage, and utilizing the three rewards obtained this time: the Temple of Refining Gods, along with the Blessing Divine Statue, to fully enhance this Legion, ensuring they have the ability to combat the Cosmic Crisis Main Body. Once everything was ready, the Mirror Universe opened a small opening. This Legion, numbering only about two thousand people, streamed out. They identified their targets and launched a fierce slaughter. Although the number of the Cosmic Crisis Main Body is only as many as hundreds, the power of each Cosmic Crisis Main Body can cover dozens, even hundreds of universes. Thus, the range of this battlefield is actually extremely astonishing. Especially since it includes a considerable number of Cosmic Devourers. This is why the Human Civilizations legion warriors need to delve deep into the enemys universe, engaging in all-around slaughter. However, the Cosmic Devourers are actually the primary target in this initial plan. The reason is simple. The presence of the Blessing Divine Statue is simply the bane of the Cosmic Devourers. Such statues can change the laws of a universe thats being invaded, including the main body of the Cosmic Devourers, within a short period of time. Although its only the first application of a newly awarded reward, the effect is still very significant. The slaughter lasted for just three to four years, and a total of over forty Cosmic Devourers were completely dealt with by such a luxurious lineup. The effect is astonishing. This also provided Human Civilization with a large number of points, and even directly pushed the level of Human Civilizations Civilization Mall to Level 67! The late stage of the Seventh Stage! At the moment of the upgrade, many long-awaited Chosen Ones rushed in, eager to see what kind of equipment is available in the late Seventh Stage. And sure enough, as expected. If the various equipments of Level 66 only partly involved Cosmic Level Extraordinary Origin, then at Level 67, its almost all about that! Some of them could even play a significant role in the current battle. For instance, a device called Parallel Universe Manufacturing Machine! Its hard to imagine that this is just a technological piece of Blue Elite Level equipment, which literally creates a parallel universe by altering the timeline of a particular universe! Essentially creating a new timeline branch. Such level of equipment, if obtained by any civilization level before this Trial, could easily alter the entire fate of a civilization! Even though it cannot affect the destiny of Trial Civilizations, which is filled with uncertainties, it can still mass-produce, even endlessly replicate other native resources. Including the population! Of course, this requires a huge consumption of resources, but then, this isnt much different from Creation itself. Too powerful! Not just a few people thought this way, practically everyone watching these pieces of equipment was astounded. There are even specialized weapons against Heavenly Dao, cards that can assist in sealing the Gods Authority, and magical items that can temporarily strip the connection between the Gods and the Cosmic Law It can be said, only in the late stage of the Seventh Stage, real qualifications were given for civilization and multi-dimensional universe-level divine beings to battle head-on. Even if its just a qualification, not an overpowering advantage, it is still incredibly precious for Trial Civilizations. Because, under normal circumstances, the difficulty of the Trials themselves is supposed to exceed the civilizations development level, only able to rely on the sacrifice of a few warriors, or a few aspects exceeding the civilization level as a trump card, to survive the Trial. But now, Human Civilization has gained the confidence to fight head-on! Quickly spread it out, Shen Hao instructed, Use those external Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies as the testing ground; they are weaker than the Gods, but they are plentiful, making them the best opponents for us to digest the new level of the Civilization Mall. Yes! Everyone was extremely excited. As one piece of Level 67 equipment after another was brought out, the legion formed by warriors from the Sixth Stage of Human Civilization also officially stepped onto the battlefield. Although there arent many warriors at the Seventh Stage, the warriors at the Sixth Stage are entering a real explosive development phase. After all, the many products of the Seventh Stage Civilization Mall can truly fill the gaps in the warriors own potential. Allowing more and more warriors to reach the Sixth Stage, or even higher levels of potential! Chapter 642 - 642 459 The Rebellion of All Gods ?Chapter 642: Chapter 459: The Rebellion of All Gods! Chapter 642: Chapter 459: The Rebellion of All Gods! The number in the Sixth Stage has already exceeded five hundred million! This is the development of the past hundred years. The strength of Human Civilization, even if only considering the number of visible Transcendents, has already far surpassed the Holy Alliance. Although most of them have only just entered the Sixth Rank not long ago and are still at the Mid Stage Sixth Stage, with the support of various other weapons and Equipment, it only takes a magnitude of millions to be able to counter and even eliminate ordinary Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies. Clearly, this combat power also provides strong support for counteroffensive plans! Even if not all of the Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies lurking outside have been annihilated, the offensive demonstrated by Human Civilization has also caused those Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies that have yet to arrive from farther away to halt their approach for the time being. Even, some of the Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies have decided to temporarily leave this place. This indicates that, in their logic, the strength now displayed by Human Civilization has already become greater than the temptation brought about by the Authority they control. If the All Gods do not intervene, resolving these Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies is just a matter of time, Dong Gong reported the analysis and conjecture from the command center. This is even when they must spare some power to defend against the All Gods sudden interference. In this period, the number of unsealed gods has changed again. There are already as many as fifteen. In fact, the total number of Divine beings in this Multi-dimensional Universe is not that many. Shen Hao did not understand this before, but his understanding of the Multi-dimensional Universe is rapidly increasing as the Law Crystals are continuously analyzed. Sixty-seven. Yes, just such a not-so-large number. In this Trial Land, there are also only sixty-seven paths of Extraordinary Law that possess Authority. This does not mean that there are only sixty-seven Extraordinary Rules; rather, other Extraordinary Rules involve the formation of the entire Multi-dimensional Universe, and are far from as simple as a single Universe; naturally, these Rules would not allow the birth of Authority, and would not permit anyone to interfere or influence. Even the Creators cannot. Its like the core logic of a computer C any casual change by the Creator after it has been established could lead to the collapse of the entire system. So, sixty-seven, that is all there is. And at this moment, Human Civilization has already controlled five of them, with another fifteen currently in an active stage, and the remaining forty-seven still sealed, with those forty-seven Divine beings fundamentally powerless to do anything. Actually, if all the Divine beings were unsealed, Human Civilization would not even speak of counterattacking, Im afraid it would fall into a desperate defense. Therefore, Shen Hao does not underestimate the threat of the Divine beings in the slightest. He looked at his cheat interface. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although it is unclear why the fifteen unsealed Divine beings have not taken any action up until now, even allowing Human Civilization to resolve those Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies, the database cheat, indeed, provided more intelligence after the second ranking settlement ended. First off is the Database External Device. What was given this time is an image, an image regarding the Creator. The Creator, after creating this Multi-dimensional Universe, has been immersed in changing fate, even directly participating in the arrangement of some fates. Like a writer obsessed with creation or a painter engrossed in painting. Various different fates and the different developments of various characters C these matters, trivial in terms of the power level to the Creator, were incredibly fascinating to him. Until a certain moment, the Creator, who was still continuously changing fate, seems to have suddenly learned of something very interesting. Without much hesitation, he directly gave up the Multi-dimensional Universe he had created. Indeed, he gave it up. In this Database, a very clear image of this scene is given. The Creator, he left behind an avatar with a stiff expression, looking as if without a shred of Consciousness, or perhaps saying it was a pure form of power is more fitting, and then, the entire person completely disappeared from this Multi-dimensional Universe. Clearly, the only thing that could take away the Creator is the Civilization Trial System. Moreover, it looks like it was not a forcible taking, but more of an enticement. The information revealed is quite substantial. However, most of it still represents levels that are unattainable for current Human Civilization, and the useful intelligence that actually concerns the result of this Civilization Trial of Human Civilization, in fact, only comes down to two points. First, the Creator has left. Second, the Creator left behind an Avatar that can exist under the rules of the Civilization Trial and even play an important part in the Trial! These two pieces of intelligence concern the final enemy of this Civilization Trial for Human Civilization. Honestly, although its just through the screen, because the image is very vivid and not just some basic information, so Shen Hao can actually get a rough sense of the Level of that avatar. Only Seventieth Level. Yes, it definitely has not stepped into the Eighth Stage, but rather only possesses the Seventh Stage Level. Chapter 643 - 643 459 The Rebellion of All Gods_2 ?Chapter 643: Chapter 459: The Rebellion of All Gods!_2 Chapter 643: Chapter 459: The Rebellion of All Gods!_2 The Creators true form might not just be in the early stages of the Eighth Stage; it is likely mid-stage, or even late stage. However, the level of this Avatar indeed has not reached such a degree. This is undoubtedly good news. It means that the difficulty of this Trial probably hasnt reached the Eighth Stage level. But there is also a downside. all of the Authority of this Universes Sovereign has been left to this Avatar! Competing in foundation, I fear no individual, but behind this Avatar, lies the entire Multi-dimensional Universe that has reached the Eighth Stage level as its foundation. Shen Hao saw this very clearly at the time. A direct confrontation holds no hope. The only chance is to thoroughly control all the Laws of this Multi-dimensional Universe, to become a Sovereign myself, and stand on the same conditions as the adversary before battling it out. Only in this way, can Shen Hao achieve absolute victory. It can be said that this update of the database has clearly laid out the path to victory. However, this was already the direction Shen Hao had chosen. So, it merely reaffirmed the correctness of his direction, without providing much help. But then, the ranking calculation cheat updated with information about the third Fate Node was somewhat interesting. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its also an image. But this image was of All Gods uniting for battle! And their adversary was none other than the Creators Avatar! It was the rebellion of All Gods! The Fate Node in the ranking calculation actually has nothing to do with the Trial Civilizations, it refers to the key node that should have appeared in this Trial Land if the Trial Civilizations had not appeared Correct, this also means that if Human Civilization had not emerged, then in the original destiny, one hundred seventy-eight years from now, All Gods would wage a greedy war against their Creators leftover Avatar. Yes, greed. Although the image didnt show much, it was enough for Shen Hao to see the greed of All Gods. They long to become the new Creator of this Multi-dimensional Universe! Perhaps, those unsealed Divine Beings temporarily did not strike at us because they began to discover something. Shen Hao narrowed his eyes, and although it was unverified, he had this intuition. He had a certain understanding of the Divine Beings of this Multi-dimensional Universe. Called Divine Beings, but in fact, they are just a group of children who were born with everything yet thereby did not experience mental growth. To a certain extent, All Gods, are also just the toys of the Creator, with no significant difference to the main characters and fate across countless parallel Multi-dimensional Universes. But they know all this. Thats why they fear the Creator. Because the Creator can take away everything they have at any moment. On one side is the fear from an irresistible force, on the other, an unmatched, exalted position, a simple thought by Shen Hao was enough to understand the inner struggle of these Divine Beings. Our actions can be bolder. In the end, Shen Hao passed on his opinion to Human Civilization, Even if the risks are greater, the eyes of All Gods at this moment may not be entirely focused on us. Although just an opinion, Shen Haos opinion actually qualifies to determine the direction of Human Civilization. The Legions of Human Civilization began to venture far from their headquarters. Away from the Mirror Universe that provides temporary absolute defense. Of course, they were not that bold at the beginning. It was those who had obtained Divine Rank, the Chosen Ones and Contractors, leading the Legions, launching pursuits on the Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies that were further away or ready to flee. Then, after ten years or so, upon discovering that All Gods indeed made no movements, they proceeded with cautious differentiation. Increasing the efficiency of gaining points by killing Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies. Even boldly beginning to reoccupy those unexplored Universes, plundering their Cosmic Treasures! A Cosmic Treasure actually amounts to a rough Law Crystal. Although it doesnt contain as many Authorities as a Law Crystal and isnt as easy to assimilate, it is still a rare treasure that can accelerate the process of Human Civilization deciphering the Authority of the Laws of this Multi-dimensional Universe. If possible, it should be obtained. The simultaneous growth of points and authority is the only way to achieve absolute victory in this trial. And at this time, what exactly are All Gods doing? Just as Shen Haos intuition had guessed. They are probing. Probing with full of trembling, fear, and excitement. This all started from the last defeat. All Gods have also roughly analyzed that they were being forcefully used as whetstones by some even more terrifying power, in the eyes of these outsiders from Human Civilization. Whenever the other side became stronger, or they managed to destroy some among them, more Divine beings would be released. The fall of five Divine beings, in fact, brought them considerable fear. This was an event that had never occurred in the countless years past. Thus, after more than ten Divine beings were released, All Gods did not act rashly any longer. They have guessed that the strength of Human Civilization must have become even more powerful. This was no longer an oppression of ants. But a war where both sides were evenly matched. Perhaps they could win, but who knew who among them would be the next to fall? All Gods are not warriors, but merely a group of children who were born with everything. So, their first instinct was to seek out Father God for His assistance. Father God does indeed exist. But what exists now is merely an Avatar devoid of even a sliver of independent consciousness. Simply making contact allowed these Divine beings to realize something. After all, Father God was not like now in the past, faced with their requests, He would only give brief, repetitive replies. Not to mention, the replies were attitudes like This is a test for you, this is your war and the like. However, although there is speculation, the long-term fear of Father God kept Them from being too aggressive. At first, it was even just a clandestine thought in Their hearts. Afterward, they began quiet probing. And now, this speculation has already started to spread rapidly among all Divine beings. Especially those who are still sealed and are only allowed to communicate vocally. The variety of discussions became more and more direct. Could Father God, like us, also be restricted? Impossible, thats the omniscient and omnipotent Father God! Omniscient and omnipotent, thats only within the Multi-dimensional Universe that Father God created, but this time, the enemy clearly comes from a much vaster world! Father God governs Fate; perhaps all that is happening right now is also Father Gods arrangement. We shouldnt be suspicious here; its an offense to Father God. We should continue to request an audience, asking for the great Father Gods mercy and help. Discussions like these seemed to still be filled with respect for Father God, without mentioning that speculation. But obviously, the guess that Father God might have left already was surging in every Divine beings heart. And becoming clearer and more vehement! If Father God really has left, then what would remain in the Supreme Temple? The power that can govern everything, representing the highest Fate, as well as omniscience and omnipotence, but is only useful within this Multi-dimensional Universe and coexists with the entire Multi-dimensional Universe. If that also remained inside. It means whoever obtains the Supreme Authority will become the new Father God! Even if about Father God returns one day, facing those holding the Authority, He may not necessarily be able to snatch back the Authority! Just this temptation alone, even if there is only such a trace of possibility, is enough to make the hearts of every Divine being fervently excited! Chapter 644 - 644 460 A Civilization Fired Up ?Chapter 644: Chapter 460: A Civilization Fired Up! Chapter 644: Chapter 460: A Civilization Fired Up! Under such circumstances, the gods simply had no intention to care about the existence of Human Civilization. Or rather, they also recognized that Human Civilization was indeed a threat, but at the moment, obtaining Father Gods Authority to become the new Father God in this Multi-dimensional Universe was what they coveted the most. Even in the unanimous cognition of the gods, as long as one could become the new Father God, an existence like Human Civilization was not even worth mentioning. Moreover, the existence behind Human Civilization, which up till now still confined most of their kind of power, also made these Divine spirits extraordinarily vigilant. Various reasons and considerations led them to temporarily slow down their targeting of Human Civilization. Instead, they began to focus more energy on testing the Father God. Obviously, this was a huge advantage for Human Civilization. Although Shen Hao was not certain about the changes among the gods, he had some speculations. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This might be the cause brought about by the Trial rules. After all, under normal circumstances, Trial Civilizations could never reach the heights of Human Civilization, no matter how much the Civilization Trial System intervened, it must leave a glimmer of hope for all Civilizations. The Avatars left by Father God are both a greater challenge and the very glimmer of hope. Thus, Human Civilization must find ways to seize it. As Human Civilization gradually probed and confirmed that the gods had taken no action, Shen Hao immediately ordered a full-scale assault! Of course, the full army referred to here actually only represents the strength of the Sixth Stage. Even those main characters within the Holy Alliance were all incorporated into it. After all, the main adversary of the Legion was the Cosmic Crisis Main Body, and in the face of such a level of combat, warriors below the Sixth Stage essentially had no qualification to participate. This is not something that can just be compensated for with technology. At this level of power disparity, no amount of weaker forces could be anything more than cannon fodder on the battlefield. Naturally, Shen Hao would not let the warriors of the Human Civilization System be cannon fodder. Thus, at this moment, Human Civilization divided into two different parts: one part was the constantly growing Sixth Stage Legion, who under the guidance of Shen Haos map, frantically sought after those Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies, eliminating them one after another, securing precious points for Human Civilization. The other part was in the Mirror Universe, to be more precise, on the Human Civilization Mother Planet. Shen Hao personally signed a decree, providing a generous Cultivation loan fund to all Fifth Order warriors in the entire Human System. To exhaust all means to speed up their Cultivation. Yes, the entire Human Civilization System. This also includes the warriors from many Affiliated Civilizations. Its noteworthy that this number has reached the scale of ten trillion! Indeed, its that astonishing. The Fifth Stage, being the lowest level of the official military of the Human Civilization, is a level almost anyone among the ten trillion can reach. Their number accounts for one forty-seventh of the total population, which means, including children, on average, one among every forty-seven people is a Fifth Rank official soldier. This number is naturally astounding. If only considering the internal proportion within Human Civilization, the ratio even reaches one in twenty-one! After all, with the aid of one cheat after another, Human Civilization possesses a far higher proportion of Chosen Ones and Talent than other Trial Civilizations, as well as the most points and resources, and the strongest foundation of Mother Planet rules. Even the number of geniuses among the newborns far exceeds that of other Trial Civilizations. These figures seem to play a small role in the current Trials. But in fact, these numbers have truly increased the foundation of Human Civilization. Now, its time for this foundation to start showing its terrifying effects. Under the promotion of various plans and policies, the number of warriors within the Human Civilization System reaching the strength of the Sixth Stage began to surge dramatically. The waves of Transcendent breakthroughs are happening on a large scale every day on the Human Civilization Mother Star. After all, the resources that Human Civilization can provide at this moment are all from the Level 67 Civilization Mall! Resources of Late Stage Seventh Rank, used in the Fifth Stage Cultivation, were simply overwhelming. To call it a Cultivation frenzy would not be an exaggeration. And those Affiliated Civilizations, or the natives who joined not long ago, felt this even more deeply. Song Yang was a typical representative among them. He came from an Affiliated Civilization of a certain Trial Civilization involved in this Trial. The Fifth Stage Trial, within his Civilization, was already considered strong; in ordinary times on his own Mother Planet, he also enjoyed a rather high status, and because of relatively outstanding Talent, his status was even more prominent. During the interim period, he was even the City Lord of a city with a population of three million. And in his city, the number of Transcendents who reached the Fifth Stage like him did not exceed a thousand. But after the Trial began, being recruited into the Sovereign Civilization and joining the Legion, Song Yang quickly felt the disparity. A mere foot soldier! Yes, on the battlefield of this Trial, a warrior in charge of millions like him was only fit to be a foot soldier! Moreover, only warriors who had reached the mid-stage of the Fifth Stage were qualified to lead teams of several hundreds, while only those in the Late Stage of the Fifth Stage had the right to lead teams of tens of thousands. Chapter 645 - 645 460 A Civilization Fired Up _2 ?Chapter 645: Chapter 460: A Civilization Fired Up! _2 Chapter 645: Chapter 460: A Civilization Fired Up! _2 Over a hundred years of deadly struggle, he deeply felt his own weakness and powerlessness. Too weak! Even though he had reached the late Fifth Stage, he was still too weak! In such a vast war that affected countless multi-dimensional universes, involving innumerable warriors, someone like him had no ability to make any difference and could only drift along with the current. Therefore, when the Sovereign Civilization suffered heavy losses, he was full of fear, and even felt that his life might have come to an end; but when the Sovereign Civilization issued an announcement, deciding to fully submit to another civilization and become an affiliated civilization, a glimmer of hope arose in his heart. Fivefold military merit, all sorts of equipment, various resources Everything seemed to be moving in a good direction. Although Song Yang was powerless in the face of the overall situation, his confidence in it was also constantly soaring. They could win! Under the leadership of the great Human Emperor, they would surely triumph in this Trial! This sentiment peaked when the announcement was made that each of them could obtain an astonishing amount of loans and were granted purchasing privileges. Song Yang vividly remembered at that moment, the entire barracks erupted into huge cheers. Everyone was singing praises to the great Emperors honorifics, and many even fell to their knees, praying. Song Yang was nearly the same. He understood what this meantit meant that he would have the chance, in the shortest amount of time, to step into the Sixth Stage, a level that previously seemed unreachable and lofty! And yet, Song Yang harbored even greater ambitions. If it were the old Sovereign Civilization, then perhaps his life would have remained just that. Forever just a small soldier on the battlefield, or a commander of ten thousand, still insignificant in the grand scheme of things. But, if he could really step into the Sixth Stage at this moment, then a whole new world would unfold before him! He could return to the battlefield and have the chance to get everything he wanted, even become someone who could decide the outcome of a battle instead of just going with the flow. Yes, within the system of Human Civilization, this was entirely possible. Not just higher military merits. But also because of the existence of the great Emperor. The great Human Emperor would watch over everything on the battlefield, observe every soldier, and select the brave to reward! In some Divine Countries, such words would be nothing more than a means by which divines manipulate their subordinates. But in Human Civilization, this was a reality. Direct subordinates of the Emperor! This title, akin to that of a Divine Envoy in the eyes of many, was what countless people dream of! It meant status, resources, and the protection of the great Emperor. Even in sacrifice, they could become a Heroic Spirit guarding the Human Mother Planet! I will break through to the Sixth Stage, I will step onto the battlefield, I seek higher glory, until I become a Favoured by the great Emperor, surged clearly and fervently in Song Yangs heart at this moment. Without a second thought, he exchanged for a fiercely potent Elixir listed. Once swallowed, there was a chance to reshape ones root bone into a powerful Acquired Dao Body, comparable in the Fifth Stage to the Talent of a Golden Legend Level Chosen One! Even stepping into the Fifth Stage, it would be comparable to the Talent of a Purple Epic Level Chosen One! In the end, Song Yang succeeded. Having survived the descending Heavenly Tribulation, Song Yang became a new powerhouse of the Sixth Stage! Congratulations, number RWJE2424 Second Lieutenant Song Yang, you have successfully advanced to the Sixth Stage, your identity information will be updated shortly, please report to after rest. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking at the message received on his personal terminal, there was also a boiling fighting spirit in Song Yangs heart! In the Civilization Trial, to shrink back only means to leave ones life to fate. But to fight, is to pursue a brilliant and dazzling life! Within the entire Human Civilization System, there are no few people like Song Yang. In fact, purely in terms of individual effort, small and medium-sized Affiliated Civilizations surpass the Human Civilization, which in turn surpasses the large Affiliated Civilizations. The warriors of the Human Civilization can now only be cultivated and driven by mission and honor. Especially the Primordial Humans. After all, they enjoy the highest status, the highest honor, and the best resources within the entire Human Civilization System, as well as the most direct relationship with Shen Hao. Under proper guidance, all of these can be transformed into the highest glory. But glory, compared to ambition, compared to the pursuit and longing for survival, still falls short. Some warriors from the Affiliated Civilizations, after joining the Human Civilization System, truly stop at nothing. Of course, this is also because the Human Civilization provides them with everything they crave. Resources, identity, status, and most importantly, the genuine hope of truly conquering the endless trials. Yes, the last one refers to Shen Hao. Those who have always followed by Shen Haos side actually cant truly comprehend the excitement and fervor of the struggling masses when they encounter Shen Hao. Shen Hao is hope, the hope that so far no other Chosen One, no other Trial Civilization can offer! And when Shen Hao received the data, he too was amazed by this fervor. In just a decade, the number of Sixth Stage warriors within the entire Human Civilization System had nearly doubled! Thats as many as five hundred million! You must understand, the original five hundred million were accumulated over hundreds of years of participation in the Trials by the entire Human Civilization System. And out of these five hundred million, 2.4 billion belong to the Human Civilization, while the remaining 2.8 billion come from Affiliated Civilizations. Those Affiliated Civilizations that have reached this stage, especially those that continuously rely on one Sovereign Civilization after another, have actually become pessimistic about the Trials, even to the point of despair, Dong Gong reported other findings to Shen Hao, They generally believe that under the control of the Civilization Trial System, they are on a path with no future, no ending but death. All Trial Civilizations can only desperately struggle in the Trials, and in the end, will all meet the same fate, until they met you. Only then did they truly feel hope, the hope to overcome the Civilization Trial System, which is the core reason for their fervor This is actually easy to understand. Shen Hao can see it too. Every Trial Civilization that has reached today has paid a tremendous price, even the Human Civilization has sacrificed countless people. Paid with the efforts of unknown numbers of people. No one wants, after such constant struggle, for the ultimate ending to still be the extinction of their civilization. Such an ending betrays everything. Everyone desires to reach the end, to confront the Civilization Trials, and to overturn this presence that brings great pain to all civilizations! Even those who created the cheats that Shen Hao obtained, held such will and unwillingness when creating them. Thus, after listening to the report and thinking it over carefully, Shen Hao issued even more aggressive instructions. Enlarge the scope of special loans, pour more resources into the War Domain! We need to be more wild and more aggressive, only then can we tear apart all the agony inflicted upon us by the Civilization Trial System! Shen Haos directive undoubtedly added another log to the blazing fervor already within the civilization. Even the part of the report and its wording, promoted by the propaganda department, spread out. Making everyone in the entire civilization more fervent. The warriors at the frontlines fight recklessly, increasingly efficient in resolving the Cosmic Crisis Main Body. The warriors in the rear cultivate in more aggressive ways, and although some fail in their boldness, the success rate is getting higher and higher. This causes the numbers of the Human Civilization Sixth Stage Legion to soar dramatically! Chapter 646 - 646 461 The True Holy Destiny ?Chapter 646: Chapter 461: The True Holy Destiny Chapter 646: Chapter 461: The True Holy Destiny Every trial, when victory draws near or hope of triumph becomes visible, always grows more aggressive and equally more exhilarating. Likewise, in this moment. As more and more warriors complete their breakthroughs and step onto the battlefield in the form of the Sixth Stage, an increasing number of Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies are being killed, destroyed. The points obtained by Human Civilization are also rising like the tide. After all, theres a points hack with a tenfold bonus placed here. Even now, the points hack remains the most practical among all the cheats activated by Shen Hao. Its capable of bringing the Civilization Mall Level of Human Civilization close to the Extraordinary Levels of the Trial Land! In the entire Multi-dimensional Universe, the strongest one, that is the Avatar left by the Creator, is merely at the Seventieth Level, but now, the Civilization Mall Level of Human Civilization has officially reached Level 68! This is an achievement brought about by over two billion Sixth Rank warriors, who, after forty years and with the accomplishments of defeating over fifteen hundred Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies. The greatest benefit of reaching Level 68 in the Civilization Mall is that Mythical Equipment of Level 68 can now also appear in the Treasure Chest section. Although its all a matter of chance. But with Shen Haos long-term usage of Treasure Box Funds for attempts, there have emerged some pieces of Equipment that greatly aid this Trial. Among them, the most outstanding is a special piece of Equipment known as Sound of Tao, obtained two years ago. Although the name of this Equipment seems mysterious, in reality, it is a standard piece of technology route Equipment. It can accurately detect minute changes at the level of Laws and summarize the patterns from the information. Shockingly, it can be used to monitor the movements of All Gods! Including emotional changes of the gods and even the communications among them. When Shen Hao first learned of the functions of this Red Mythical Equipment, he was a bit surprised; however, since gods essentially deeply integrate their consciousness with the extraordinary rules of the Universe and even drive the changes in the rules with their Authority, its obvious that their emotions and communications would be reflected on the level of Extraordinary Rules. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shen Hao even suspected that if the level of this technology Equipment were one stage higher, reaching the Eighth Stage, it could directly monitor the thoughts of All Gods. But even now, its already had a tremendous effect in helping Human Civilization understand the movements of the gods. After all, as long as the Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies do not unite and converge together, the threat they pose to Human Civilization is extremely limited. At this stage, the real threat still lies with the gods. As Human Civilizations strength continues to grow, the number of unsealed Divine beings also increases. Now, twenty-three Divine beings have been completely unsealed. Even though the number of Sixth Rank warriors in Human Civilization has seen a huge increase, facing this amount of Divine beings, they still have to endure immense threats. It can only be said that these Divine beings, after being unsealed, have temporarily ceased to deal with Human Civilization. Instead, they allow Human Civilization to resolve the Cosmic Crisis. However, their communications with each other are quite frequent, and its clear that their attention is focused on the deepest part of the Multi-dimensional Universe, the residence of the Father God. Yet, Shen Hao does not know what these Divine beings plan on doing. The original fate line has definitely changed significantly compared to now; just like the last Fate Node C the war between three gods and more than two hundred Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies C it never appeared, and even the speed at which gods were unsealed has far exceeded the efficiency that the Fate Node should have had. This is not only a result of the involvement of Human Civilization, but also because of the deep intervention of the Civilization Trial System. In such a situation, if Shen Hao places too much trust in the original fate timeline of the cheats, believing that the gods and the Avatar of the Creator could remain in a deadlock until the last Fate Node, it might result in unexpected outcomes. After all, the Avatar of the Creator, along with the highest Authority it wields over the entire Multi-dimensional Universe, can still bring a fatal threat to Human Civilization. This has nothing to do with the number of warriors in Human Civilization, but only concerns Shen Haos own ability. The wars experienced by Trial Civilizations have always been indispensable to both civilization and the mightiest warriors. We must conduct some probing, Shen Hao looked at his Map cheat. On it, there were still many red dots. Over these forty-plus years, Shen Hao not only focused on analyzing and controlling the Laws of the Multi-dimensional Universe but also took time to analyze the unique rules of the Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies, so as to quickly locate them on the Small Map. This is to ensure that all Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies can be found as quickly as possible. Otherwise, just searching for Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies would take a lot of time. But now, with more types of Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies being analyzed, Shen Hao can see clearly from the Map cheat that the number of Crisis Main Bodies is finite! Yes, these arent enemies with an infinite number. Based on the red dots on the map, it is estimated that the total number of Cosmic Crisis Main Bodies is within just three thousand five hundred. This number is just about enough for the Civilization Mall Level of Human Civilization to reach Level 69. Chapter 647 - 647 461 The True Holy Destiny_2 ?Chapter 647: Chapter 461: The True Holy Destiny_2 Chapter 647: Chapter 461: The True Holy Destiny_2 Perhaps this Level is high enough, but it still isnt sufficient for Human Civilization to obtain decisive power; the threats posed by All Gods and the Creators Avatar still exist. Therefore, while the focus of civilization can remain on the main body of the Cosmic Crisis, Shen Haos attention must shift to All Gods. After simple contemplation, Shen Hao determined the method to test All Gods. Presently, all of All Gods attention is focused on the Creators Avatar, allowing Human Civilization to eliminate the Cosmic Crisis Main Body as they, too, are their enemy and threat. In such a situation, general provocation is not enough to attract the notice of All Gods. Thus, one must start from the direction of the Father God. Shen Hao called Yang Jun. Yang Jun, who had been at the front line leading the Legions to prepare for the next battlefield, was directly moved in front of Shen Hao upon receiving the instruction. The Law of the God of Justice indeed matches you, Shen Hao examined the current Yang Jun and was quite satisfied. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Extraordinary Rules of this multi-dimensional universe revolved around him, even marvelously augmenting his native Talent. In Shen Haos view, the strength of Yang Jun now greatly surpasses that of the original God of Justice. It was only natural. The gods of this universe, aside from the Law Authority they were born with, were good for nothing else. How could they compare to a battle-hardened Chosen One who had even promoted his Talent and Profession to the Red Mythical level? Not to mention that after becoming a new Divine entity, due to favor from the Law, Yang Juns Extraordinary Level surged wildly. He had reached Level 68, even a level higher than Shen Hao. After all, the promotion difficulty of an ordinary Chosen One was much lower than that of Shen Hao, and their base strength was also significantly lower. Yet even so, Shen Hao estimated that Yang Jun alone could withstand three Divine spirits! If it came to fleeing, with Shen Haos additional support, even if directly facing over twenty Divine spirits, he could still make a calm escape. From our first meeting until now, it has been several hundred years, Shen Hao didnt rush to discuss the mission but instead felt a bit sentimental. Although back then, he and Yang Jun werent very close, reflecting on the centuries, the once familiar face now stood before him, so formidable. Yet, Yang Juns feelings were even more intense. After all, the Chosen One with the unique Talent of those days was now not only powerful but the hope of the entire civilization, and even a magnificent figure to whom countless civilizations and people pledged their highest loyalty! This included himself. President, Yang Jun didnt use an honorific such as Emperor, but his tone was extremely firm, Whenever it is, I will execute your will. Yang Jun, of course, knew that such an urgent summon back meant an important and dangerous mission. However, Yang Jun wasnt fearful inside; rather, he was very much looking forward to it. He always felt that he was different from other Chosen Ones, other warriors. Even before becoming a Chosen One, he was the guardian of the people and the nation. That was his base color! Even after several hundred years, Yang Jun still longed to achieve different deeds. Shen Hao was also aware of this, so he didnt hesitate anymore and directly said, I need you to explore the location of the Creators Avatar, however, your real task isnt just exploration, but to draw the attention of All Gods, making them aware that we also have a certain interest in the Creators Avatar. Although Yang Jun was mentally prepared, he was still somewhat surprised. Now, the whole of Human Civilization was actively combating the Cosmic Crisis Main Body to strengthen itself, but at such a time, to draw the attention of All Gods? However, facing Shen Haos command, Yang Jun still agreed without hesitation. I will share all the intelligence I grasp with you. Go back and prepare well, everything must follow specific commands, Shen Hao said again. Although a decision had been made, it wasnt something that could be undertaken immediately. The current Human Civilization, in making any plans, required detailed analysis and consideration. Moreover, Yang Jun needed time to arrange his troops. After he left, Shen Hao also outlined his thoughts and decisions, passing them down to the exclusive Intelligent Group. This Intelligent Group, in most cases, serves only Shen Hao, possessing tremendous authority, yet remains unknown, operating in a highly covert identity. After all, they are akin to Shen Haos external brain, assisting Shen Hao in addressing some oversights in thinking. Should the enemies become aware and take control, they could directly grasp Shen Haos activities. Dont think that this is an impossible event, even now when the All Gods are in a state of observation, there are still some Law Powers quietly invading, attempting to stealthily alter some warriors minds, infiltrating within the Human Civilization. The All Gods are only temporarily focusing more attention on the Father God, not completely disregarding Human Civilization. In such a situation, to ensure the security of information, even several Red Mythical High-level Civilization-level Treasures are used. Including an original level that reached the Eighth Stage Civilization-level Treasure. Rewards obtained from the ranking of other Affiliated Civilizations. After comprehensive analysis by the Intelligent Group, they confirmed that Shen Haos plan was feasible and necessary! Thereupon, the prepared Yang Jun, with Shen Haos attention, set off. He is now also a Divine being of this Multi-dimensional Universe and can freely travel to any location in the entire universe. Naturally, this includes the Creators palace. In fact, the moment Yang Jun completely grasped the Authority and became the New God of the entire Multi-dimensional Universe, he felt that vacuum zone of Authority. At the deepest part of the Multi-dimensional Universe. Or rather, the center. The dimensional fissures of the Multi-dimensional Universe have no spatial distance, but there still exists a true center, which is the starting point of the entire Multi-dimensional Universe. It is also the Original Story. Yes, it is a unique universe. Inside, there are many people, including Ying, witches, scientists, the Seven Giants including Austin, and all others. Even countless ordinary people. Any character can find their prototype here. But different from other Parallel Universes, the story inside this universe is particularly perfect. Everyone also continuously experiences trials, but they also continuously conquer these trials, with no blackening, no death, every person survives till the end, an ending where there is no longer crisis, no longer trials, and everyone can live happily. Yes, this is the Holy Destiny Line that the Holy Alliance crazily pursues. They are actually right. Such a fate line truly exists; it is the Original Story written by the Creator. All other Parallel Universes, all different fate lines, are derived from this fate line story. However After resolving all crises and reaching the perfect ending, what awaits everyone here is not a happy life. But rather another cycle of reincarnation. Yes, Shen Hao is also carefully observing the deepest part of this universe with his abilities and perspective, and then he discovered this fact. This is a universe within constant cycles of reincarnation. And each cycle of reincarnation will birth countless Parallel Universes at special Fate Nodes! This is the true core of why the whole Multi-dimensional Universe was formed and continues to expand. It is also for this reason that the Creators Authority must also be here! All this intelligence, Shen Hao handed over to Yang Jun, and now, he is in a newly born Parallel Universe near this Holy Universe. Just appearing, naturally attracting the attention of most Divine beings. Chapter 648 - 648 462 First Use of the God-Destroying Bow ?Chapter 648: Chapter 462: First Use of the God-Destroying Bow! Chapter 648: Chapter 462: First Use of the God-Destroying Bow! Just for the briefest of moments, the alertness of all Divine Spirits was raised to the utmost. They could never overlook Yang Jun. In their eyes, Yang Jun is an Otherworldly existence who has usurped their supreme authority, even regarded as nothing more than an ant! Originally, within the Human Civilization System, the only one worthy of the Gods attention was the Human Emperor! Only Shen Hao was recognized by them as a deity of the Otherworld. Recognizing an existence with a status and threat equal to their own. As for others? They were merely ants! Ants that could be crushed with a single finger if they appeared before them! But now, a New God who had stripped them of their divine power appeared! If the usurped authority had belonged to the Human Emperor, the Gods might not have reacted so vehemently, but the ultimate bearer of the divine power turned out to be such an ant! An ant that suddenly, by plundering their power, possessed an identity, status, and strength equivalent to theirs? Such humiliation was enough to inspire true hatred from the depths of all Divine Spirits hearts! However, even so, the Gods did not act rashly. Clearly, they also sensed the aura of Shen Hao on Yang Jun, not too well disguised. Muttering whispers arose among the Gods. The Human Emperor seems to have grown even stronger. What does he want to do? No matter what he intends, this is not a place where Pseudo-Gods are qualified to reach! Take this opportunity to encircle and exterminate this detestable Pseudo-God! S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Do not act rashly; to wage a war of Divine Spirits here is likely to stir the power of the Authority that the Father God left to be observed. These Divine Spirits both hated and feared Yang Juns sudden appearance. But what they feared was not Yang Jun, nor Shen Hao. It was the power left by the Creator that was within close reach. Yes, even though the Gods had almost clarified over the past decades that Father God had indeed departed, they still dared not be too aggressive. This is the impact of enduring awe. They only dared to cautiously advance here, even considering the extermination of Yang Jun, calculating whether it would trigger any unforeseen events. But while they dared not act, Yang Jun had no such scruples. The next moment, Yang Juns figure appeared directly in the Holy Universe! In this instant, all the Divinities were stunned, hardly believing what they saw, followed by towering anger and fear! How dare he! An outsider ant dares to challenge the Authority of the Father God! No, he must die, he must be crushed! We cant wait any longer! Although they were furious to the extreme, even the laws of the entire Universe were churning and trembling, causing countless Warriors in numerous Parallel Universes to look towards the depths of the Universe in horror, sensing that something extremely terrifying was about to happen. Yet, the Gods still dared not rashly enter the Holy Universe! This Universe was not only the center of the Multi-dimensional Universe but also the Hall of the Creator, the Holy Land of the Gods. In the past, only a very few Divinities summoned by the Father God were qualified to enter, to the point that this instinctual fear is still hard to dispel even now. At this moment, Yang Jun, however, did not care about so much. Since the Gods made no move, he seized the time to investigate the intelligence. Using the device he carried, he scanned around and found that everything happening in this Universe seemed not much different from the outside Parallel Universes. It was still these forces, these characters, and stories that had taken place in many Parallel Universes. Moreover, the plot seemed to be at a stage that had just started not long ago. The Seven Giants of the future, even a few of them, were still small fries to this day. Like Ying, like scientists. They had not yet encountered the opportunities that could change their lives, predestined in fate. But this was only a preliminary investigation using specialized equipment. Yang Jun, now a native Divine Spirit, easily acquired different intelligence. First, the Law Authority in this Holy Universe was incredibly solid; here, he felt himself to be merely an ordinary Seventh Stage Warrior, authority had some use, but it was extremely limited. This made his eyes shine. Because it meant that the Gods here would also find it very difficult to utilize their Divine powers. And this is an absolute advantage for Human Civilization. If this is the battlefield, they might not even need to expend much effort to utterly annihilate the Gods! No need for the Emperor to act! But then, he quickly noticed a second point. And that was the restrictions on actions. There was a power immensely strong in this Holy Universe limiting his actions! While it hadnt sealed his abilities, he found himself utterly unable to cause destruction to certain things. Even if it were just an insignificant space meteorite! This is preventing us from affecting the development of this Universes destiny! Yang Jun quickly realized that this was truly the Authority of the Creator! Completely above the authority of the Divine Spirits. Like a higher level of permission or as if a backdoor was open on the authority possessed by the Gods. Indeed, this was an extraordinary Universe. Chapter 649 - 649 462 First Use of the God-Destroying Bow_2 ?Chapter 649: Chapter 462: First Use of the God-Destroying Bow!_2 Chapter 649: Chapter 462: First Use of the God-Destroying Bow!_2 However, just as Yang Jun was continuously exploring, the Divine outside seemed to have finally made a decision. The All Gods indeed had an instinctual fear of the Holy Universe, of their Father God, but this instinct was not uncontrollable; otherwise, Shen Hao wouldnt have witnessed the All Gods attack on the Creators Avatar at the original Fate Node. Moreover, at this moment, the All Gods had finally found a justification that could barely persuade themselves. Even if Father God has truly left, we cannot allow such vermin to offend Father Gods Authority! Thats right, its our duty to substitute for Father God and execute the offender with the most severe punishment! Lets go! If Father God returns, He will forgive our loyalty. If Shen Hao heard these words, his opinion of these Divine beings would probably drop a notch. Not even daring to confront their own hearts, so lacking in courage and ability, yet completely unable to control their greed, allowing it to devour their reason. Named as Divine, but in reality, they are just a bunch of incompetent second-generation. However, even if they lack ability, the power they were born with can still cause considerable trouble for Human Civilization. At this moment, Yang Jun was trying his utmost to locate the exact position of the Creators Avatar, but in the next instant, figures suddenly appeared around Him. The unsealed Divine! The number rose to twenty-seven in total, all of them here! Even those who were afraid to come had to make the journey under these circumstances. Although They were equally nervous, the moment They saw Yang Jun, rage still roared and exploded! They even refused to waste another word and brazenly launched an Attack! The force was tremendous! However, aside from Yang Jun, such a vast force couldnt even affect anything else, not even a whiff of dust in the Universe. In fact, even the tangible Suppression greatly diminished until it nearly vanished. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Here, in the Multi-dimensional Universe, the Creators Authority does not permit any external powers to make any changes to this Holy Universe! Its for this reason that Yang Juns power was also suppressed. This ironically turned the advantage of removing Authority back into a disadvantage. With everyone being suppressed, the advantage of numbers became pronounced. For a moment, Yang Jun found it difficult to defend himself. However, despite reaching such a state, the Creators Avatar, who should have been within this Holy Universe, remained completely still. This caused Shen Hao, who was observing, to slightly frown. What should he do next? Let Yang Jun come back directly? Or continue according to the plan, to attract the hatred of the All Gods, to prevent Them from truly seizing the Creators Authority beforehand? Watching Yang Jun fall into a disadvantage, becoming precarious, Shen Hao no longer hesitated. The next moment, a bow as enormous as a galaxy appeared in the Universe! The stars were merely decorations on the bow, and Laws constituted the arrows, so vast and huge that even the All Gods felt incredibly insignificant. This was the God-Destroying Bow! The moment the God-Destroying Bow appeared, all Divine beings, including Yang Jun, felt a primal fear. It was like encountering an irresistible natural predator, trembling and terrified to almost being unable to move! The moment this feeling and thought emerged, all Divine beings themselves had an indescribable sense of absurdity. Divine beings also have natural predators? But this is the fact! The God-Destroying Bow, this weapon that belongs to Civilization Level rewards, is the bane of all Divine beings! Since Shen Hao has made his move, there wasnt the slightest hesitation. Moreover, he directly aimed at one of the Seven Giants, the God of LawsStar Core God! This represents infinite Energy, the source of energy in countless Universes, and in the majority of Parallel Universes, cosmic treasures manifesting from its power similarly exist on Yings person, being one of the three Cosmic Treasures Ying possesses. The other two, Spirit and Justice, have already fallen into the hands of Human Civilization. The last of these three supporting Laws, Shen Hao naturally wouldnt miss. Thus, under the extremely terrified gaze of all Divine beings, that bow, which simply cannot be described in words, radiated horribly terrifying ripples, and then, in a flash, one of them, even the Star Core God who had already fled the Holy Universe, was quietly disintegrated, without leaving behind a trace of Consciousness, not even a final scream. This made all Divine beings utterly horrified! Although they felt the overwhelming threat of the God-Destroying Bow, how could they have not noticed its mode of Attack at all? Nor have any power to resist? If the enemy truly possessed such power, then everything they struggled for would seem incredibly ridiculous! The guillotine could descend upon each Divine being at any moment! This fate, this kind of reality, was so full of despair that during the downfall of the Star Core God, not a single Divine being remembered to reach out to claim the Authority left by the fallen Divine beings. Only Shen Hao, at this moment, extended his palm! Although the God-Destroying Bow was powerful, it had two severe weaknesses. One of them was the cool-down period; it couldnt endlessly and unrestrictedly slay Divine beings, and another was that it couldnt, like the God Slaying Sword, collect the Authority left behind by the fallen Divine beings. Therefore, Shen Hao had to seize this spoils of war while all other Divine beings were still intimidated. But at this moment, something unexpected happened. An even more terrifying power acted before Shen Hao! The Authority left by the Star Core God vanished rapidly, as if there was a vortex inside it spinning away! Creator! At this moment, Shen Haos attention was heightened to the extreme! The power of his [Sovereign] Talent was stimulated to the utmost! He didnt know why the Creators Avatar chose such a time to suddenly intervene, but investigating the information about the Creators Avatar was one of the primary goals of this probe! Since the ultimate goal was to plunder the supreme Authority of the entire Multi-dimensional Universe and fully control this Multi-dimensional Universe with the help of the cheat, a direct confrontation between the [Sovereign] Talent and the Creators Avatar was inevitable! Now was the chance! As All Gods had not yet recovered from the mighty deterrence brought by the God-Destroying Bow, they suddenly felt the power of the Father God! They were all terrified to the point of complete paralysis and then watched, eyes wide open, as the silhouette of the Human Emperor appeared amid the Laws, carrying supreme Suppression, and fiercely colliding with the power of the Father God! There was no sound. But the violent collision at the level of the Laws shook the entire Multi-dimensional Universe! All living creatures, whether as powerful as All Gods or as weak as Mortals, felt a primal panic at this moment, which was the intense ripple brought by the clash of Laws! Even some nearby Universes were silently extinguished. But, compared to this, what shocked all the Divine beings present to disbelief was that the outcome of this inconceivable clash was not a complete overpowering by the Father God. They clearly saw that the Authority belonging to the Star Core God, which should have been reclaimed by the Father God, was forcefully snatched away by a small part! Yes, a small portion was taken away! The heist of Authority is nowhere near simple; it requires not only a higher status of power but also a strong and forceful cognition. Everything seen before, whether silhouettes or vortexes, were actually manifestations within cognition. The actual events were far more complex by countless times, but regardless, the outcome was verified in this initial clash. The Human Emperor had successfully taken at least thirty percent of the Authority from the hands of the Creators Avatar! Although it wasnt half, this result still thrilled Shen Hao. Because he had ascertained the approximate situation of the Creators Avatar! Chapter 650 - 650 463 A Clear Path to Victory ?Chapter 650: Chapter 463: A Clear Path to Victory! Chapter 650: Chapter 463: A Clear Path to Victory! The avatar of the Creator is, in essence, merely a set of programs. It does not contain any subjective consciousness. This is clearly different from the general concept of an avatar. But considering the possible reasons for the birth of this avatar, it is very likely related to the Civilization Trial System, so there might be some restrictions from the Civilization Trial System. After all, as the Strongest in the entire Trial, if it could act freely, the destructive power it would bring to the Trial would be incomparable. For instance, when the Trial Civilizations first arrived in this Universe, if this Creator avatar struck all the Trial Civilizations, even Human Civilization would have no power to resist whatsoever. Therefore, Shen Hao had speculated early on that this avatar likely operates according to a certain pre-determined behavioral pattern. Just now, this speculation has been confirmed. And not just that. Shen Hao also felt that the power contained within this avatar was not in its complete form. Shen Hao now possessed Level 68 strength, but had not mastered too many of the Universes Laws Authorities; if taken as a whole, the percentage of Laws he has parsed and controlled might not even reach ten percent. Of that, most of it still comes from the five relatively complete sets of Taoist Laws previously plundered for Human Civilization. Thus, Shen Hao might be able to confront ten Divine beings alone, but he did not have the power to stand on equal footing with an avatar imbued with the Creators Authority. Yet, the reality was such. Even while possessing Authority, this avatars strength was only slightly more formidable than that of the current Shen Hao. The reason for this had already been discovered by Shen Hao. Some of the Universes partial Authorities had, in fact, been completely dispersed among the All Gods! What the Creator controlled was not an absolutely superior Law Authority! If it were the original body, then the absolute Sovereign power of the Creator would not be affected, after all, being at an Extraordinary Level, the difference between the Seventh Stage and the Eighth Stage is fundamentally insurmountable by so-called Law Authorities. However, what stood here today was just an avatar, around Seventieth Level. Thus, in this avatars behavioral logic, there was the type of action that reclaims the Gods Authorities. Once the Trial Civilizations got rid of a God, and did not have the power to seize the Authority, then the ultimate result would be that this authority would be taken by this Creator avatar. The Creator avatar would become increasingly powerful. And the reason it did not act when the previous five Divine beings fell was simply because it all happened within the Mirror Universe. The Mirror Universe is a vacuum zone for Authority. After acquiring this understanding, Shen Haos heart relaxed a bit, but his mood was actually not very good. Because, after almost clarifying the entire picture of this Trial, he had felt just how difficult it was for the usual Trial Civilizations to pass the Trial. Without the ability to seize Authority, weakening the Gods means strengthening the Creator avatar. The Trial Civilizations must find a balance between the power of the Gods and the Creator. To say that they are struggling for survival in a crevice is not an overstatement. No wonder those Civilizations capable of creating cheats could fail one by one; the path left by the Civilization Trial System for the Trial Civilizations to pass through is extremely narrow, narrow to the extent that only someone with Talent and Profession like Shen Hao, as well as the all-around development of Human Civilization, would possibly make it. However, no matter what, with the Trial reaching this stage, Shen Hao had already understood the path he had to follow next. The All Gods must be killed, and the Creator avatar must be contained! Shen Hao looked again at the All Gods, his eyes brimming with the intent to kill. It was fortunate that this trial had been carried out. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Otherwise, given the true performance of the Creator now, if the Gods overcame their fear and chose to swarm in, they could potentially succeed. A rigid Creator avatar that only acts according to a predetermined program is clearly easier to deal with than the Gods. However, Shen Hao still did not rush to take action. He might be able to fight against ten, but not necessarily kill ten, unless it is by surprise, or using the God-Destroying Bow; otherwise, the Gods could easily escape. Acting now with unpredictable results, and moreover would reveal the fact that the God-Destroying Bow could not be used again in a short period. That would truly be a loss outweighing the gain. The intelligence now in hand is already sufficient for Human Civilization to formulate a more detailed plan. The victory of this Trial is now clearly within sight. Shen Hao, along with Yang Jun, vanished within this Holy Universe. Leaving behind the All Gods still reeling from shock, not even daring to make any move. Until after a long while, the All Gods left the Holy Universe one after another, and returned to the gathering Universe. One by one, massive, powerful, beings that were practically avatars of Laws, gathered together. This should have been a scene sufficient to shake the entire Multi-dimensional Universe, but at this moment, the actual atmosphere was extremely quiet, even permeated by a very low mood. After a long while, a Divine being slowly spoke up, You all have seen the power of the Human Emperor, have you discerned anything? It is at the level of the Father God. A Divine being spoke with an extremely low, even somewhat fearful emotion, That level of dominating everything, controlling everything, only the Father God has, he is different from us more noble than us!