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Chapter 341: Zhuo Yixian, Do You Want to Die?
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Li Wan'er heard Wang Baole's shouting voice when she walked into the room. She had no expression on her face. Zhuo Yixian immediately turned and greeted her when she walked in.
"Greetings, Minister Li." Zhuo Yixian got even more excited at the sight of his superior. He had been investigating in secret and on his own all along. Once he cracked the big case, part of the glory would inevitably go to Li Wan'er, but he would still have the lion's share.
He had no intention of keeping this matter under wraps. Before he had gone to interrogate Wang Baole, he had sent a voice transmission to Li Wan'er. He didn't expect her to make a personal appearance. He had only just started asking a few questions.
This shows how seriously she treats this case. I'm definitely going to be rewarded for cracking the case! The more Zhuo Yixian thought about it, the more excited he got. He found his reasoning and deductions iron-clad. He deliberated on how he should showcase himself before his superior. He turned and leveled an icy stare at Wang Baole.
"Wang Baole, it seems like we're going to have to rough you up before you will talk!"
Wang Baole lifted his head suddenly when he heard that. He glared at Zhuo Yixian furiously and yelled.
"I'm one of the Federation's hundred seedlings, the dean of the Dao Mountain Mist Academy. I'm a Secondary Rank Four Noble. I'm also the founder of the Soaring Cloud Student Platoon, which the Governor personally named. I saved dozens of people in the Blood Cave. Zhuo Yixian, you dare use torture on me?"
The look on Li Wan'er's face darkened as she listened to Wang Baole's hollering. Frustration simmered inside her. She had been busy with other missions during this period, and her own cultivation had reached a critical stage. That was why she hadn't been spending as much time and attention on the Colony Disciplinary Order, which resulted in the current oversight…
She hadn't been able to sit still since she had received Zhuo Yixian's voice transmission. She had rushed over, fury burning inside her. She gave Zhuo Yixian a frosty glare. She had originally approved of the way he had conducted himself and worked. Those feelings were slowly turning into annoyance and irritation.
Wang Baole had been observing Li Wan'er. His eyes flashed. He decided to dial it up and shouted again.
"Zhuo Yixian, don't bother trying to get anything out of me. I won't say anything, no matter what you do. Even if I'm to lose an organ or body part, you won't be able to make me talk!"
Zhuo Yixian was furious. It wasn't just the difficulty of prying anything out of Wang Baole; it was how Wang Baole dared to yell at him in the presence of his superior. Li Wan'er looked really unhappy and seemed displeased with him. This made Zhuo Yixian angrier. He had planned to showcase himself in front of her. He slammed the table in front of Wang Baole again.
The loud thud resounded in the room. His voice was colored with the threat of violence and brutality as he spoke.
"Wang Baole, I don't care if you're one of the hundred seedlings or a Secondary Rank Four Noble. You're nothing before the Colony Disciplinary Order. You're going to talk, whether you want to or not… I'll have you know… there hasn't been a mouth that I haven't pried open and gotten to speak since I, Zhuo Yixian, was posted to the Colony Disciplinary Order!
"You don't have to try and hide. I'm not trying to trick you. You weren't in Martian City on the night of the blood-colored mist and winds. I have undeniable proof of that!"
"I also know exactly where you were that night, and I will find out who you met and what you did that night!" The force behind Zhuo Yixian's words grew as he spoke, asserting pressure on Wang Baole.
"I won't tell you what I did!" Wang Baole heard what Zhuo Yixian said and saw the increasing unhappiness on Li Wan'er's face. He tried to appear nervous, as if his heart was racing. He snorted then stopped talking.
Zhuo Yixian also sensed Li Wan'er's sour mood. He clearly misunderstood the reason for it though… he thought she was displeased at how he had failed to make Wang Baole talk. He started to panic. He knew that torture was just an empty threat. Unless he had concrete proof and the necessary approval, he wouldn't be able to go ahead with torture.
Wang Baole remained stubborn, and Li Wan'er was clearly in a bad mood. Zhuo Yixian gritted his teeth. He knew the solution was to weaken Wang Baole's resolve and spirit. He slammed the table again.
"Wang Baole, you can continue to be stubborn. But let me tell you, I've already sent out ten teams—a total of three hundred people—to the Dao Mountain Mist Academy before I walked into this room. They will be searching through your room and the entire school. I don't believe you can completely hide what you did that night!
"I've also found out that you have an accomplice. Your partner was the one who helped you erase all your records of that night. Wang Baole, your partner has some skill, but no matter how skilled he or she is, there is no such thing as a complete wipe!"
"You and your partner must have something to do with the appearance of the blood-colored mist and winds, and the appearance of the strange villages!" Zhuo Yixian sneered. He noticed the flicker of emotion across Wang Baole's face. The latter seemed nervous. Zhuo Yixian's eyes flashed, and he turned towards Li Wan'er nervously.
It might seem like his words were directed at Wang Baole, but they were actually meant for Li Wan'er. He wanted to prove his competency in front of her. He wanted her to know how hard he had worked.
He snuck a glance at Li Wan'er. Her face seemed to have darkened a shade, stiff with anger. It was as if she was brimming with fury and was on the verge of eruption…
Zhuo Yixian shuddered inwardly. He wondered if she was thinking how incompetent he was for having nothing to show for it after dispatching so many people out on the search.
Panic flooded Zhuo Yixian. He had the perfect case before him. He wasn't going to ruin it. He decided that he needed to pump in a bit more work and continue to break Wang Baole's spirit. It was then that suddenly, his voice transmission ring vibrated.
Zhuo Yixian glanced at it and was instantly overcome with joy. He turned it on immediately, and an old, aged voice rang out.
"Young Master, the task you have requested has been completed. The erased video segment has been sent to you."
Li Wan'er's eyes widened when the voice rang out. Wang Baole froze in shock as well. Zhuo Yixian lifted his face towards the ceiling and broke out into mad laughter. He was beyond joy and couldn't control his excitement and glee. He immediately played the restored video clip that had been sent over to everyone in the room.
His voice transmission ring instantly projected a screen in the room. An image formed. It was of the heretic cultivator's cave outside the city. Wang Baole's big face appeared in the image…
He seemed to be studying the surroundings curiously.
Everyone's pupils contracted when they saw that scene. Their cultivation started churning. They immediately locked onto Wang Baole, who was sitting, confused, in the room. They stared at him as if he was their greatest foe. Their sudden hostility was clearly because of Wang Baole's appearance in the video.
"Wang Baole, you think no one knows where you were that night? You were in the heretic cultivator's secret room outside the city. Your partner somehow erased the recording, but I've spared no effort and even employed my family clan's resources to restore the recording. Take a look at that. Isn't that you?
"Wang Baole, you appeared in a secret room you should have no knowledge of. You were there when the blood-colored mist and winds appeared. It's too late now for you to say anything. I have no doubt that you are a heretic cultivator. You took part in the conspiracy that led to the blood-colored mist and winds!"
"Your partner… will definitely appear in the video as well. See, there's your partner. Let's take a look and find out who that is…" Zhuo Yixian said excitedly. He burst out in maniacal laughter again. A myriad of expressions flashed across Wang Baole's stunned face. Li Wan'er's eyes burned. They looked like they were about to shoot lasers out of them… it was then that a female silhouette with a curvaceous form appeared beside Wang Baole on the screen.
Before it could fully come into the screen, with only a partial form revealed, Li Wan'er's rage finally reached its climax and exploded. She hadn't taken action earlier because she wanted to know how much Zhuo Yixian knew. Now, she knew that Zhuo Yixian had even gone to the extent of restoring the recording. She could hold it in no longer. She dashed before Zhuo Yixian. With a sweep of her finger, a deafening thunder exploded. The projection alongside Zhuo Yixian's voice transmission ring disintegrated instantly. As they turned to dust, she turned towards a dazed Zhuo Yixian and leveled a glacier-like, murderous glare on him.
"Enough! Release him immediately. This case ends now. And one more thing… Zhuo Yixian, do you want to die!?"
Li Wan'er had forced the last few words out one by one through her clenched teeth. Every word sent the temperature in the room spiraling downwards. There was an oppressive tension in the room that intensified. When she was finally done speaking, everyone in the room, except Wang Baole, was sweating profusely. Their hearts were racing a mile a second.
They seemed to have connected the well-curved form in the video with Li Wan'er's outburst. The realization was an unpermitted taboo thought. They felt as if they were being pulled under by a ferocious tsunami. The expressions on their faces changed suddenly. They turned towards Wang Baole and stared at him in horror. It was as if they were looking at a demon. Their minds started buzzing, and a white blank descended in their heads…
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Chapter 342: New Mars Region!
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It was as if a hurricane had swept through the room. Everyone's breathing stilled in terror. Li Wan'er, who had destroyed both Zhuo Yixian's voice transmission ring and the video recording, gave Zhuo Yixian a frosty glare. She turned and left with no expression on her face.
The tension in the room didn't go away with her departure. In fact, after she had left, everyone gradually recovered from their earlier fright, and as they recollected what they had seen, their hearts started racing again.
Wang Baole watched as dead silence descended over the group. Zhuo Yixian still seemed to be in a daze. He had a lost look in his eyes. Wang Baole coughed awkwardly. He rose to his feet and patted Zhuo Yixian on his shoulder.
"Yixian, I told you. This matter shouldn't be spoken of, but you… had to ask. Why? You've made a grievous mistake." Wang Baole sighed and shook his head. He was secretly pleased though. He placed his hands behind his back and strolled out of the room with everyone else staring at him like he was a god.
A few even rushed to see him off. They only managed to barely come to their senses. If the young woman in the video was not Department Head Li, her destroying the video still proved his innocence. Not just that, it also proved the strength of Wang Baole's political backing.
After all, the murkiness of the entire political situation must have reached a certain level for the fair and just Li Wan'er to do what she had done.
However… if the woman in the video was indeed Li Wan'er, then the relationship between the two must not be an ordinary one, seeing how they had spent the night alone in the cave. Either way, it was worth the effort to befriend Wang Baole and repair the damage that had been caused.
As they gave Wang Baole a warm and cordial send-off, the rest fled the room hastily. Before they escaped, though, they all looked at Zhuo Yixian. They all knew. It was highly likely… that this was going to be the end of Zhuo Yixian.
Li Wan'er had clenched her teeth and forced those last words out. The promise of violence in her voice still sent them shivering as they thought back to it.
Zhuo Yixian stood alone in the room as everyone left. The confusion in his eyes slowly turned to horror and panic. Beads of sweat started dripping profusely from his forehead. He was soon drenched in his own cold sweat. The others might not have caught a clear look because of where they stood, but he had been standing right in front of the screen. He had seen most clearly what the others had not.
The video might have been destroyed by Li Wan'er, but as Zhuo Yixian started to recall what he had seen, his face grew paler by the second. He couldn't lie to himself. He had caught a glance at the woman's face in the recording.
She… was Li Wan'er!
The worst was what he knew what the others didn't. He knew that Wang Baole had gone missing for the entire night… he had only appeared back in the city in the afternoon the next day.
An entire night… Zhuo Yixian shuddered at that thought. His face was drained of blood. He couldn't control the numerous images that flooded his mind… it had been a dark night then. His superior and Wang Baole had spent an entire night together in one room…
Li Wan'er's outburst was the key. That had been rage fueled by embarrassment. It was clear that there was some unspeakable secret between the two of them.
Zhuo Yixian shuddered even more violently at that thought. He was weeping inside. He knew he had done the unforgivable; he had looked into his superior's private affairs. He had looked into her personal, romantic life…
There was a loud buzzing in Zhuo Yixian's head. He felt dizzy. He couldn't forget what Li Wan'er had said to him and the look in her eyes before she had left. It terrified Zhuo Yixian.
He understood Li Wan'er's character. He knew how vicious she could be. She was cold-blooded and merciless, and backed by a powerful family. She was a strong and powerful fighter herself. She was ill-tempered, and there were many rumors surrounding her. Her father was the leader of the Senate. He was a Secondary Rank One Noble. It might seem as if he was the equal of the Martian Colony Governor, but his authority and power was something even the Governor didn't possess.
He was, after all, the leader of the Senate!
The Five Generation Sky Clan was powerful as well, but it was an entity formed from various family clans, and it had suffered losses during the lunar incident. The Zhuo family clan was one of the five most powerful clans in the Five Generation Sky Clan, but it wasn't the only one. Zhuo Yixian was only the eldest son of the Zhuo family clan. He couldn't compare with Li Wan'er. They were worlds apart.
Furthermore… Li Wan'er was his superior on Mars. This fact alone nearly drove Zhuo Yixian to tears. He thought about how he had arrived at Mars, his initial fears, and how he had toed the line. At the same time, he had great ambitions and had wanted to make a name for himself. Now… he had only despair.
He had no energy left to concern himself with Wang Baole. He left the room hastily and got a voice transmission ring off someone. He immediately sent a transmission to his father.
Zhuo Yixian's father was the master of the Zhuo family. He was an important figure in the Federation. Despite his status, his heart nearly stopped when he heard Zhuo Yixian recount to him everything that had happened. He asked his son hastily, "Yixian, does Li Wan'er know that you used your family resources for this matter? It's still not so bad if she doesn't know. After all, this is your…"
"She knows…" Zhuo Yixian had a distressed look on his face. He had no choice but to tell his father.
"She's not the only one. Many in the family clan probably already know. The original video recording… is still with the clan."
Zhuo Yixian's father got into a rage when he heard that. If this matter had stayed contained between the young ones, there was still hope of resolving it. It would only be a misunderstanding between children. But now that the family clan had gotten involved, it was no longer as simple.
"How did she know you made use of your family clan resources!" Furious, Zhuo Yixian's father thundered.
"I told her myself…" Zhuo Yixian grimaced. He knew he shouldn't be hiding anything at this point. He gritted his teeth and admitted the truth.
When Zhuo Yixian's father heard his son's reply, he fell silent. After a long moment, he sighed. He sounded like he had aged considerably.
"I'll handle this matter… Yixian, stop giving me so much trouble. Your father is old. I can't handle this much stress. Her father, Li Qidao, is famous for being difficult. Can't you tell just by looking at his daughter?"
Wang Baole was obviously unaware of the exchange between Zhuo Yixian and his father. He had just returned to the academy in high spirits. He had no time to think about what was going to happen to Zhuo Yixian. He happily continued practicing with his Dark Fire and the Lightning Dao: First Volume. He also didn't forget to spend time crafting and perfecting his construction puppets.
Wang Baole continued to craft construction puppet after construction puppet. Life slowly returned to normal. The donkey continued to leave the residence early in the day and return late at night. It always left excitedly and returned with a satisfied look on its face.
Wang Baole couldn't help his strange curiosity the few times he saw that. He had been considering following the donkey and finding out what it was up to. Then, Jin Duoming came visiting and that put that idea on a temporary hold.
Jin Duoming hadn't brought along his gigantic stronghold. He had only a few dozen guards and an equal number of female servants in his procession.
Jin Duoming was about to speak when he saw Wang Baole, but Wang Baole cut him off with an excited question.
"Brother Jin, have you come to buy the donkey?"
Jin Duoming had wanted to start with a casual greeting before diving into serious business. However, once he heard Wang Baole's question, alarm flashed across his face. He got even more alarmed when Wang Baole seemed prepared to promote and market his donkey in great detail. He raised his hand and interrupted Wang Baole. Then, he coughed and decided to save the chat for later. He started speaking hurriedly about why he was there.
"Baole, have you heard about the new Mars Divine Armament Region?" Jin Duoming asked. His eyes narrowed. Even his voice seemed lower than usual.
"A new Divine Armament Region?" Wang Baole froze.
"That's right. The original Divine Armament exploration project has been put on hold, but I heard it was being brought up again after the blood-colored mist appeared. The exploration will be challenging though, that's why they need a series of foundational preparations to be done. The energy and resources required for the project in the future would definitely be significant. That's why the Governor has proposed building a new city zone!
"Build a new city zone around the area where the Divine Armament lies and be in charge of the exploration for the Divine Armament… the new city zone will not be considered as part of the current Martian Colony City. It will be viewed as an external administrative zone!"
"The person who becomes the head of the zone, the mayor, will be holding a Primary Rank Four Noble. This is a rare opportunity. The competition will be fierce, but I can help you fight for your candidacy… it's just that…" Jin Duoming paused and gave Wang Baole a deep, meaningful look. He believed that after saying so much, based on his understanding of Wang Baole's character, the latter should realize what he was trying to say.
And that was indeed the case. Once Wang Baole heard what Jin Duoming had said, his heartbeat quickened. He lifted his head and looked at Jin Duoming. The memory of what Lin Tianhao had said, the message his father Lin You had wanted him to pass on to Wang Baole, surfaced in Wang Baole's mind…
So that's what he meant!
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Chapter 343: A Honey Trap?
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"Brother Jin, please, speak your mind!" Wang Baole pondered for a moment before turning his eyes towards Jin Duoming. He knew clearly in his heart. It wasn't like he was Jin Duoming's father or anything. The guy didn't owe him anything. Besides, the high officials' autobiographies also emphasized one thing. He had spent a great deal of time thinking it over and had been rewarded for it. The one thing they always mentioned was… the thing that often cost you the most in this world, was the thing that came free!
It was clear that while Jin Duoming had come and offered his help to Wang Baole, it wasn't without a price to pay. In fact, Wang Baole would find it odd if Jin Duoming had nothing he wanted in return.
"First of all, I will do my best to fight for your candidacy, but this concerns the various political powers on Mars. Your competitors will come from all the various political forces. I cannot guarantee a one hundred percent chance of success… if I fail, then, well, that'll be the end of this matter. But if I succeed, I want you to promise me one thing, brother Baole!"
"What promise?" Wang Baole narrowed his eyes and glanced at Jin Duoming.
"When the time comes, without breaking any Federation laws and regulations, show your favor towards us, the Trilunaris Corporation…" Jin Duoming looked straight into Wang Baole's eyes and smiled faintly.
Wang Baole pondered for a moment. Then, he said, "You have complete confidence in getting me selected as a candidate?"
Jin Duoming hesitated. Even he didn't possess that kind of confidence. After some thought, he shook his head.
"There are too many variables. I only have a fifty percent chance of succeeding."
"If that's the case, then let's add another condition to the agreement. It has to be something that doesn't go against my own principles! Since you only have a fifty percent chance of success, I'm going to have to look for someone else to help me with the remaining fifty percent." Wang Baole sensed a trap in the other's words. That was why he set a trap himself. It didn't matter if it wasn't ever going to be used, what mattered was that it was there.
Jin Duoming deliberated over Wang Baole's words and nodded. They stared at each other, then laughed. After, Jin Duoming didn't prolong his stay. He was worried that Wang Baole would bring up his donkey again, so he said a few words and then bade his farewell, leaving in a hurry.
He left in quite a hurry. Wang Baole shook his head with slight regret. He had wanted to speak more about the donkey, but Jin Duoming left in a hurry before he could. He sighed and shook his head before he returned to his office and immediately called for Lin Tianhao.
He got Lin Tianhao to speak to his father about the message he had left him. He needed his help on that.
Lin Tianhao didn't know the details, but he knew that this must be something important for his father to speak of it so seriously. He immediately sent a voice transmission to his father. Lin You got Lin Tianhao to inform Wang Baole that he would do his best to help Wang Baole, but he said the same thing that Jin Duoming did. This was a big deal, and he didn't have a one hundred percent chance of succeeding either.
Wang Baole thought it was enough though. He had both Jin Duoming and Lin You helping him, after all. It might not mean that he was guaranteed success, but there weren't many things in life that were guaranteed.
He set the matter aside and looked forward to seeing how it would turn out. In the meantime, Wang Baole's life returned to normal. He continued cultivation and crafting more and more construction puppets.
The donkey continued to leave early in the day and return late at night, and the frequency of such occurrences increased. Wang Baole had been observing it for a while and finally couldn't contain his curiosity. One morning a few days later, he noticed how the donkey was more animated than usual. It seemed really excited.
He watched the donkey race out early that morning. It rolled around in the school's pool as if it was taking a bath. That surprised Wang Baole.
Something must be going on! Wang Baole recalled the donkey's behavior during the past weeks. Initially, there had been slight changes to its behavior, and the changes had grown more and more obvious. It was acting completely out of the ordinary today.
It was as if it had been planning for something for a long time, and today was the day it was finally going to execute its grand plan. Wang Baole blinked. The look on his face grew serious as he left the school hastily and followed the donkey secretly.
The donkey had reached the fourth level of the True Breath realm. Its cultivation had improved vastly, and it wasn't far from the fifth level of the True Breath realm. Its speed had also increased significantly.
It didn't take the common, wide roads but instead chose to sprint through the small alleys. It was like a black lightning bolt snaking through alleys and the occasional underground canals…
This shocked Wang Baole. He realized he had been neglecting the donkey. He didn't know the creature had become so familiar with the city.
If he didn't have the ability to sense the donkey's location, and he had been someone else instead, he would have had to spend a lot of trouble and effort to keep up with the donkey. An error in judgment might result in him losing its trail.
This ass is definitely up to no good! Wang Baole's curiosity grew. He relied on his speed and innate senses and followed the donkey secretly. The donkey didn't seem aware of Wang Baole's stalking as It snaked out from the underground canal and reappeared in Zone Twenty-Seven. It seemed familiar with the area and raced towards the beast station located in the zone.
There was a beast station located in Zone Twenty-Seven. It had been set up by the Martian government to train beasts. The beast station provided trained beasts to the military as well as for sale to the public.
It was like the Beast Taming Pavilion in the Ethereal Dao College, except it also bred beasts instead of just cultivation and taming them.
The donkey drew nearer to the beast station and snaked into the underground canal again. Wang Baole stopped where he was. His senses told him that the donkey had snuck inside the beast station.
This gave him another shock. He had no idea how the donkey had found out about this place.
What's it doing here? Wang Baole was shocked and intrigued. He sensed the donkey leave the canal and appear inside the beast station, and then it snuck back into the canal after a while.
Wang Baole hid and eyed the entrance of the canal the donkey would be reappearing from. His eyes widened in shock when the donkey appeared.
The donkey was not alone. It had in its mouth a white lion beast that was much bigger than it was!
The beast was a beautiful creature, with white fur and eyes like gems. It looked majestic. Upon a closer look, one would be able to tell that it was a male lion. It was obvious that it was a fine male specimen amongst its own species. It would have reigned supreme in the pride.
Its cultivation was also at the fourth level of the True Breath realm. Despite that, this fine beast was cowering before the donkey. Its eyes shone with fear, and it shuddered violently. It seemed like it was about to whine and cry for mercy, but the donkey snorted a few times fiercely, and the lion instantly lost all fight in it. There was despair in its eyes.
What's it trying to do… Wang Baole went from shock and straight into a daze. He stared, stunned, at the limp lion that had stopped struggling and at his donkey. The latter picked the lion up with its teeth and dashed out of the underground canal. Then, with another startling burst of speed, it raced into another canal and sped away.
This time, it was headed towards Zone Thirty-Six, where the military base was!
Wang Baole tried to recover from his shock. He followed them all the way to Zone Thirty-Six. He saw his donkey appear in a corner outside the military base while carrying the lion.
Its timing was impeccable. It seemed to know the timing of the shift duties very clearly. The timing it had chosen to appear was when the base seemed most empty of people. It had also made a deliberate choice of where to appear…
It had appeared at a small back gate which wasn't normally used. The donkey seemed to grow more cautious as it neared the gate. It flung the lion at the entrance and growled at it in a threatening manner.
The lion trembled and growled back. It seemed to be stating its refusal. The donkey grinned and opened its mouth wide, sinking its teeth into the curb beside them. With a loud crunch, it bit off a huge chunk of the curb. Then, it turned and stared at the lion.
The lion shuddered, and terror colored its eyes. It lowered its head in submission.
Wang Baole watched incredulously as the pleased donkey sped away. It hid in the bushes nearby. As it folded its legs and sprawled on the ground, the fur on its body shifted colors. It transformed and blended perfectly into its surroundings.
Wang Baole's eyes widened when he saw that. The donkey's presence vanished in the same instant. It had concealed itself perfectly.
Wang Baole was once again shocked by the discovery. He realized that the donkey was somehow changed after it had eaten the gray mosquito… he didn't have time to ponder further though. The lonesome lion started howling outside the back gate of the military base, its voice filled with anguish.
Its howling wasn't loud. It was as if it were summoning something…
The faint howling continued for a while. Before long, the back gate, which was hardly unlocked, creaked open a crack. A white donkey stretched its head out. It seemed to recognize the lion, and there was a strange light in its eyes…
"What's that all about? A honey trap?" Wang Baole's eyes almost popped out of his head. He muttered in confusion.
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Chapter 344: A Fight at One's Doorsteps
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Wang Baole was lost and trying to figure out what was going on. The white donkey stood behind the gate, its head peering out. It had a strange look in its eyes. It seemed hesitant, then fearful. It quickly scanned its surroundings, seeming torn over whether it should venture out through the gate.
This surprised Wang Baole. The lion started howling quietly again and seemed to be beckoning the white donkey. The lion swayed slightly as it howled, its fur glowing gold under the sunlight. It looked beautiful. One could hardly take his eyes off it.
The odd light in the white donkey's eyes brightened. It seemed to have made up its mind. It trotted out and very slowly… left the array formation protecting the military base…
The white donkey stepped out of the array formation and came to the lion's side. It started nuzzling the lion. Wang Baole stared with his eyes wide open and a dropped jaw as the hidden black donkey dashed out—like a blur of black lightning, so quick that it left an afterimage in its wake—and charged at the white donkey.
It was quick and had appeared unexpectedly. The white donkey was equally quick. It widened its eyes at that critical moment and retreated hastily, but it was too late by then… the lion opened its mouth wide and, with a sorrowful look, bit the white donkey.
The white donkey looked shocked. It paused and was about to cry for help when the black donkey arrived and, in an instant, sent its hooves kicking. There was a loud thud as he kicked the white donkey's head fiercely. The force of the kick was boosted by its burst of speed. The white donkey passed out almost immediately. It felt stars spinning around its head and barely had time to scream before it passed out.
It fell to the ground with a thud. Wang Baole watched, stunned, as the overly excited black donkey approached and sank its teeth into the white donkey's ear. It started to run as it dragged the white donkey away.
It didn't forget to turn around and level a glare at the lion. The expression on the lion's face turned from anguish into awe instantly. It seemed to realize it had been given permission to leave. It trembled and then raced off with its tail between its legs.
The black donkey ignored the lion. Its eyes shone with excitement. With the unconscious white donkey in its mouth, it fled away hastily. It was gone in an instant. It seemed to be extremely excited and kept snorting happily as it ran.
A shocked Wang Baole witnessed the entire scene. This was the first time he had been so shocked by a donkey. The black donkey had seemed like such a stupid creature. Who would have thought it would know how to set a honey trap…
The lion had looked so meek and oppressed, like it had been the frequent target of the black donkey's bullying. It seemed like it couldn't disobey the donkey's commands and had been coerced into seducing the white donkey.
From the white donkey's earlier reaction, Wang Baole could vaguely sense that the black donkey had spent some time and done its research. He had a crazy thought…
Could it be that the white donkey and the lion had been a couple previously? Wang Baole thought. His eyes widened. Setting aside the question of how the two might get together, if this was indeed true and his guess was correct, the black donkey would have had done something really horrible.
This is like kidnapping someone's boyfriend, then getting the boyfriend to trick her out into the open… and then hitting her on the head and dragging her off… Wang Baole smacked his forehead. He immediately extended his senses and tried to find out where the black donkey was headed. He soon sighed.
He had a taste of the donkey's ability to hide its presence. At present, its presence had completely vanished without a trace. It would take a lot of effort to try to locate it again.
Whatever… Wang Baole smiled wryly as he shook his head. He thought he might be overthinking things. He left hurriedly and returned to the academy, but he couldn't help thinking about this entire incident.
The donkey was absent the entire day. Wang Baole was finally able to stop thinking about it late that night. He had sunk into silent meditation when suddenly, his eyes opened, and he stared at the door.
The donkey was prancing merrily in the distance. It raced back and entered the residence with a satisfied look in its eyes. The excitement radiating off it was that of finally having gotten what it had wanted. This was different from what it had displayed in the past few weeks. It was as if the prior excitement had arisen out of anticipation… today, however, it had reached a milestone in the donkey's life.
It couldn't contain its smug look when it saw Wang Baole. It started braying. Wang Baole's head started throbbing. He stood up abruptly with a stern look on his face. Then, he grabbed the excited donkey's ear swiftly before it could even react.
"What have you been up to all day? Come on, spill it out!" Wang Baole thundered. His stern expression seemed to threaten violence.
The donkey froze. There was shock in its innocent eyes as it stared in confusion at Wang Baole. It didn't seem to understand why Wang Baole was scolding it again today.
"Don't try to look innocent in front of me. You think I don't know what you're up to? Continue the bluff, and I'll make sure you can't open your mouth for a whole month!" Wang Baole glared. The donkey shuddered when it heard that. It withdrew the look of confusion and innocence hastily and tried to appease Wang Baole by nuzzling him. This was while Wang Baole was still gripping its ear tightly.
"You…" Wang Baole was about to say something when he noticed something on the donkey. Its close proximity resulted in his notice of the white fur on its body. There was quite a lot of white fur…
At a closer look, he could see white fur everywhere on the black donkey. Wang Baole sighed. He realized there was no need for further questions. It was clear that whatever had happened between the two donkeys had been extremely physical.
Wang Baole released the donkey, and exasperation rose inside him. He didn't understand how someone as amazing as he was could be stuck rearing such a perverted and filthy-minded donkey!
"Just be more careful and make sure you don't get found out. You sick little donkey. How did I manage to get stuck taking care of you? My greatest regret is hatching you!"
"Look at other families' donkeys. They are all born. You came from an egg… you shouldn't be called Scram, you should be called Asshat!" Wang Baole sighed in exasperation and shrugged. The donkey had rendered him completely speechless.
The donkey watched as Wang Baole released him. It seemed to vaguely understand what Wang Baole was saying, but it didn't seem to care. It gave Wang Baole a pleased look and returned to a corner of the room. It sprawled onto the floor and narrowed its eyes, reliving the day in its mind. Once in a while, it would grin and bob its head. It seemed like it wanted to bray loudly but didn't dare to. It only called out a few times in a soft voice.
Wang Baole sighed again as he stared at the donkey. He decided to ignore it completely and went back to his meditation. Days passed. The donkey continued to rise early and return late, but Wang Baole couldn't be bothered with it anymore. Besides cultivation, he also started asking around about the New Mars Region.
Five days later, one afternoon, Wang Baole had just ended his meditation. He was in the office speaking to Jin Duozhi. He had decided to get Jin Duozhi to find out more about the New Mars Region, as the youth saw him as his idol, and anything he said would be treated as gospel.
"Duozhi, you are the student I have placed the greatest hopes on, the one I care most about. I expect great things from you. I have a mission for you now…" Wang Baole coughed. Jin Duozhi was staring at him and overwhelmed with excitement. His eyes shone brightly. Wang Baole was pleased, and he prepared to go on with what he had to say.
It was then that the familiar piercing shrieks of a donkey rang out from the school field. They were louder than usual.
The donkey's cries resounded in the air. In the distance, a furious roar boomed like thunder.
"Wang Baole, you've gone too far!"
The cries of the donkey and furious roars resounded throughout the entire campus. Wang Baole froze, then walked out hastily. His eyes widened as he looked out.
The black donkey was racing frantically across the field towards his office. Behind him was a furious Kong Dao. He was livid. Held under his arm was a limp white donkey. It looked weak and feeble, like it was on its last breath.
Kong Dao came charging like a mad man.
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Chapter 345: An Ass for a Teammate
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The donkey was naturally fast. It was faster on its feet when it was panicking and afraid. Kong Dao wasn't to be trifled with when he was furious though. His eyes bright with rage and murder, and he charged at the donkey and looked like he was about to catch up to it.
The donkey let loose a tragic scream. Fear shone in its eyes. Everything was taking place too quickly, leaving Wang Baole no time to think. He saw Kong Dao leaping into the air, his hands forming hand seals and a sea of fire erupting from his hands. Surrounding the sea of fire was a chill that formed ice.
It wasn't a cold fire. Kong Dao's mystic technique allowed him to wield both the elements of ice and fire at the same time. They didn't clash with one another and instead augmented each other's power.
With a thundering roar, ice and fire enveloped the entire area. From afar, it looked as if a phoenix formed from flames and a dragon formed from ice had risen to the heavens. The teachers and students in the academy were all shocked to their core at the sight.
Wang Baole knew the donkey had met its match. He immediately dashed out from the office building, racing through the sky and appearing next to the donkey in the next moment.
He kicked the donkey aside, then turned. His right hand formed rapid hand seals. With a sudden wave at the approaching fire phoenix and ice dragon, bolts of lightning instantly exploded in the air. Wang Baole stood in the center of the sea of lightning surging outward and transforming thirty-odd meters around them into a pool of lightning!
Within the pool of lightning, lightning bolts sprung from the ground and dashed up towards the skies, clashing with the descending fire phoenix. There was a deafening explosion that resounded in the air. Wang Baole continued to form hand seals and summoned his Heated Burst. A sea of fire immediately blanketed the field. Kong Dao's mystic technique fused ice and fire, but Wang Baole's was different, he was the fusion of fire and lightning. Both elements came together and created an earth-shattering explosion that collided with the ice dragon.
Wang Baole and Kong Dao were standing a distance away when the force of their mystic techniques collided. The resultant explosion surged outwards and alarmed the surrounding spectators. Their breathing all quickened as they witnessed the fight.
Wang Baole turned his head abruptly, and a murderous aura erupted from his person. He stared at the rapidly approaching Kong Dao and the equally murderous aura surrounding his person.
"Kong Dao, you should check out who the master is before you give the pet a beating. Were you really going to kill my War Beast in front of me?" Wang Baole said with steel in his voice. He could tell that Kong Dao was also in the mid-stage of the Foundation Establishment realm. He knew that Kong Dao was different from the other hundred seedlings. He had been born in the Sea of Beasts and had survived in the Martian wilderness on his own when he had been at the True Breath realm. Violence was in his blood.
Kong Dao was clearly skilled in hunting and killing beasts, and in surviving in the wild, he had been the one who had discovered the location of the Martian Divine Armament. It was clear how exceptional an individual he was.
He had an equally extraordinary family background. He was the godson fostered by the Federation President Duan Muque and was the star military officer in the Martian military. Even Zhuo Yixian couldn't compete with him. Only a person like Li Wan'er could possibly stand on equal ground with Kong Dao.
Wang Baole knew all that. Even though he disliked Kong Dao, they never had any major conflicts. There was that minor dispute when they had been in the cultivation camp for the hundred seedlings, but Wang Baole thought that a small matter. Kong Dao clearly thought otherwise. His attitude towards Wang Baole had been hostile since then.
Wang Baole, on the other hand, was the sort of annoying character who would make use of any opportunity to piss off the people who found him annoying in the first place…
The resultant series of encounters led to the current hostility between both of them. It would have been fine if there hadn't been something to spark off another round of conflict. Unfortunately, their donkeys ended up in a similar tense situation…
At present, Kong Dao was furious. His eyes were cold with rage. He set his white donkey down and charged at Wang Baole. They had bullied his War Beast, and he couldn't just take that lying down. As he approached, he flung his fist out and attacked with the Supernova!
There was a sudden explosion as a tornado erupted before Wang Baole. His fist flew towards Wang Baole. Wang Baole raised his eyebrow, snorted, and stepped forward with an identical Supernova!
The fists of the two young men collided, and a loud explosion thundered in the air. Kong Dao's pupils contracted as he stumbled back a few steps. He could feel a strong backlash spreading from his fist throughout his entire body. He was taken aback momentarily.
He's grown stronger! Kong Dao's breathing grew uneven. He knew what had happened to Wang Baole on the moon. Even so, he had thought himself as powerful as Wang Baole then. At present, his eyes grew red. He growled and, as if transformed into a beast, charged towards Wang Baole again. His right hand raised in the air. With a sudden wave, it transformed into black claws!
The claws looked lethal. It was difficult to tell what they were made of. The murderous aura exuding from Kong Dao grew stronger when they appeared. His spirit energy roared and rose to the skies, and a black leopard appeared behind him!
The powerful presence of a Dharmic Armament could be sensed from the claws. The claws were… a Dharmic Armament!
Wang Baole wasn't surprised at all that Kong Dao had a Dharmic Armament. Dharmic Armaments were rare and precious, but they weren't unobtainable for people like Kong Dao and Li Wan'er.
Power exploded from Kong Dao with the reveal of his Dharmic Armament. He seemed to have merged with the black leopard behind him. With a sudden burst of speed, they charged at Wang Baole. Kong Dao sent his claws slashing at Wang Baole's neck!
You think you're the only one with a Dharmic Armament? Wang Baole snorted. His Dharmic Armament saber appeared instantly. With a low growl, he collided with Kong Dao.
Explosions kept resounding the air. The backlash from their blows surged outwards and sent the ground quaking. Everyone in the academy was shaken to their core. Everyone held their breaths as Wang Baole and Kong Dao exchanged more than a dozen blows.
Kong Dao was a powerful warrior. He had a Dharmic Armament and had displayed a sudden explosive power at first. However, his stamina, physical resilience, and strength couldn't compare to Wang Baole's, which was bolstered by his Green lotus Foundation Establishment core. After a dozen or so blows, Wang Baole remained strong while Kong Dao was seeing a slide in his strength and stamina. Wang Baole tirelessly wielded his saber and continued to attack relentlessly. Kong Dao's breathing grew more and more uneven under the barrage of blows. His eyes shone with incredulity. He was unwilling to give up, but he could only retreat steadily under the relentless attack.
Damn it, how did this freak get his physical body to be so strong? Kong Dao hollered inwardly. He watched as Wang Baole unleashed the full power of his Dharmic Armament repeatedly and was steadily overcome by an indescribable feeling. Even though Foundation Establishment realm cultivators had the ability to unleash the full power of Dharmic Armaments, they could generally only keep it up for a dozen attacks or so.
They weren't Core Formation realm cultivators, who could unleash the power of Dharmic Armaments infinitely without rest. There was a backlash from wielding a Dharmic Armament. It was a strain on the physical body. Kong Dao himself had confidence in his own physical resilience, but even he could only wield the Dharmic Armament for a dozen or so attacks. Wang Baole had sent almost a hundred blows at him, but his pace wasn't slowing down a bit. Instead, he seemed to grow stronger with each attack.
Kong Dao had his ultimate attack though. He fell back, and his breath stilled suddenly. There was hesitation in his eyes as he deliberated over whether he should unleash his ultimate attack. It was then that he sensed something amiss. He turned his head abruptly and started looking all around. His white donkey had gone missing…
Wang Baole realized something was wrong as well. He continued wielding his saber as his eyes scanned the area. Both of their gazes soon landed a distance away at the school gates… the black donkey had the white donkey by the neck and was happily racing away…
While the two had been in fierce battle, the black donkey had snuck up and knocked the white donkey out again. It had then dragged the white donkey away…
Kong Dao almost went mad when he saw that. He howled and ignored Wang Baole, turning and racing towards the black donkey. Wang Baole had a strange look on his face, one intermingled with a sense of exasperation.
I'm here cleaning up after the trouble you've made while you seem to be enjoying yourself… this is just… what an ass!
Wang Baole simmered in frustration. He sighed as he watched Kong Dao chase after the donkeys and had half a mind to watch them go, but in the end, he stomped his feet and went after them. The black donkey seemed to realize the seriousness of the matter, and with great reluctance, it dropped the white donkey and wormed into an underground canal, making its escape.
Kong Dao was no longer in the mood to fight Wang Baole. He glared at Wang Baole, as if he was searing this grudge deep in his heart, before forcing his anger down and bringing his white donkey away.
What the hell was all that about? Wang Baole was furious as well. He stared at the direction his donkey had escaped, then smirked. He returned to his residence and waited for the donkey to come back.
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Chapter 346: A New Region Confirmed!
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The donkey didn't return the entire night…
Wang Baole wasn't in a rush. Even though his extended senses couldn't tell him where the donkey was, he knew that it was still alive. He trained while he waited. He was going to give it three days. If the donkey hadn't returned by then, he would issue a command and seal its mouth shut.
The donkey might have sensed the impending threat. Three days later, late in the night, the donkey snuck back. It had a pill bottle in its mouth as it ran back. As soon as it got through the door, it dropped the bottle and kicked it towards Wang Baole. It had a look on its face like it was being an obedient child trying to appease its parent.
It was of no use, though… As soon as Wang Baole opened his eyes, he grabbed the donkey and gave it a thrashing. The donkey cried out in pain. Wang Baole finally gave it one last angry kick.
"Tearing the house down just because you haven't had a beating in three days. Say, are you stupid? Don't you know there's this thing called silencing others once you're done? You stupid ass, you should learn how to clean up after yourself!"
Wang Baole glared at the donkey, like a teacher furious with his unrepentant student, and kicked it again. The donkey didn't cry out this time. There was a considering look in its eyes. The look on its face turned serious a moment later. It seemed to think what Wang Baole had said was right. It turned its head in the direction of the military base and glared with violence in its eyes and snorted a few times.
Wang Baole couldn't be bothered with the donkey. He gave it another round of verbal lashing before picking up the pill bottle and opening it. He didn't know what the pills in the bottle were, but they smelled all right. The donkey must have found it somewhere. He snorted, kept the bottle, and yelled at the donkey again.
"If you're gonna be an ass, you should at least try to be a smart ass. If you do this again, I'll cook you for dinner!"
Wang Baole shrugged. He could feel his anger dissipate. He decided to go back to his meditation. The donkey might have been screaming like a pig earlier, but it was still a beast. Its cultivation had advanced, and its physical body had grown stronger. The earlier cries had mostly been a pretense.
The donkey saw Wang Baole ignoring him and climbed to its feet sturdily. There were no signs of it being abused. It was as if it had grown used to such beatings and hadn't even felt any pain. There was a look of deliberation in its eyes though. It gazed in the direction of the military base again, as if considering the possibility of silencing its accomplice…
It was clear that while the idea seemed pretty straightforward, its execution wasn't as simple as it seemed. The donkey might be quite stupid, but it still had some self-preservation instincts. It knew that it would invite more trouble and might have to run for its life if it really executed the plan. It sighed and snorted through its nose, deciding to give up on the idea. However, it kept the idea of silencing its accomplices after doing the deed in its mind.
At that thought, the donkey snuck a glance at Wang Baole. There was an inkling of human emotion in its eyes. It was… idolization.
It truly felt that its master was an amazing person. He had taught it all these important principles, which had all turned out to be true. He had told it that it should retaliate. That's what it had done. Now, the white donkey trembled in fear whenever it saw it.
The donkey grew pleased with itself at that thought. Time passed steadily as it continued to sneak glances at its master…
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye. During this period, the donkey had become more obedient. It still left the house early in the day and returned late at night, but it seemed like it was no longer visiting the military base. Wang Baole was too busy to keep a constant eye on it anyway. He was busy refining his construction puppets. He had perfected the design. What was taking up his time now was the mass production and modifications.
He had also been keeping track of news about the New Mars Region. Through the many channels he had, he finally pieced together quite a complete picture of the situation. His excitement grew as he brainstormed over how to increase his chances of success.
He didn't bother with the donkey. It ran wild, seeking its own food and saving Wang Baole from having to buy too many snacks.
The news about the plans to create a New Mars Region slowly spread within a select circle these two weeks. The various political forces in the Federation soon began to place great importance on the initiative. They started to compete with one another. Everything was eventually finalized. The Martian government soon issued an announcement!
There was going to be a new city zone built on Mars!
The new city zone would be built in a designated location in the wilderness. It would be larger than any of the city zones in the current Martian Colony City. The initial plans showed that the size of this new city zone would be one-tenth of the current city!
It was clearly a big-scale initiative. A new city zone would naturally need its own branch of administration that followed the Federation structure, and the person in charge of running the new city zone would be designated a Primary Rank Four Noble!
Regardless of who became the person running the new city zone, his office would be promoted to a Primary Rank Four Noble!
A Primary Rank Four Noble was the level grand elders of the various Pavilions in the four Dao Colleges possessed. Most at that level would be Core Formation realm cultivators. There were those who were at the Foundation Establishment realm, but they were few. Every one of them had immense political clout.
Based on the normal rate of career progression, Wang Baole knew that he would require some time before he could rise from a Secondary Rank Four Noble to a Primary Rank Four Noble. That was even if he made significant contributions. His cultivation would have to be at a certain level as well.
However… the creation of a new city zone presented a great opportunity. As long as he could be recommended to the job, he would shoot through the ranks. He not only would rise to become a Primary Rank Four Noble, but he would also control an entire city zone. Thinking about the extent of power he would possess at that point excited him, and his eyes shone with anticipation.
He had dug out quite a bit of information from various channels during this period of time. He had pieced together quite a clear understanding of what the new city zone meant in the grand scheme of things and knew that it was key in the continual excavation of the Divine Armament. The person who controlled the new city zone would have a great advantage in the future excavations for the Divine Armament!
None of the political forces would be able to resist such temptation. They fought viciously in private and eyed the prize with hungry eyes. Wang Baole might not see the fight going on, but he could imagine it in his mind.
After all… this would be the second Divine Armament to appear in the Federation. No political force would give up the chance to possess it. It would be hard for the Federation to monopolize the Divine Armament as well. If it didn't handle the matter properly, it might spark a fierce fight. That was why the plan for a new city zone had been concocted. On the one hand, it served the needs for further Martian colonization. On the other… it gave the various political forces in the Federation a chance to pit themselves against one another in a setting with enforced rules and regulations!
The announcement had provided the rules for selection, to decide who would be the mayor of the new city zone.
Ten candidates would be selected out of countless qualified applicants, and there would be an assessment trial to determine the winner.
To ensure fairness, the assessment would be broadcast in real-time across the entire Federation. Everyone would be able to witness the trial, and its location would be the wild plains where the new Divine Armament Zone was to be built.
Ten zones surrounding the Divine Armament Catacombs had been demarcated. Every candidate could bring along ten thousand people. These servants' cultivation must not surpass the candidate's. They would set up camp in their zone and build a simplified model of a city based on their own proposals and blueprints. They would then be assessed through real battle!
When the party of strong warriors from the Federation had investigated the catacombs where the Martian Divine Armament lay then, they had found many creatures that had mutated due to the power of the Divine Armament.
Due to certain unique reasons, they couldn't immediately excavate the Divine Armament and could only seal the catacombs. During this trial, the seal would be partially removed so that some of the creatures inside could escape.
The trial was to withstand and defend against the Beast Tide from the Divine Armament Catacombs. The candidate with the last city model that remained standing after the Beast Tides would emerge victorious and become the mayor of the New Mars Region.
The basis for the trial was to ensure that the newly selected mayor was the most suitable person qualified to build the new city zone as well as take charge of the future excavations for the Divine Armament. He or she must be skilled in the planning of the city zone and its defense.
The first round of selection was to select ten candidates. Every applicant would have to submit a proposal detailing how he or she planned to build the city zone. They would have to describe and draw their plans out. The proposal would be judged by the Governor and a few others, and the panel would single out the ten best proposals. The designers would be the ten finalists.
It was an assessment that judged one on both theory and practice. It seemed like a fair assessment, but it also presented opportunities for unfairness. Every candidate had their own political forces backing them, and everyone had at least ten thousand helpers. The political forces backing them would pour in all their resources to support their candidates.
This was, however, the best that they could do. Everyone was, after all, eyeing the Divine Armament hungrily. The condition to allow ten thousand servants to assist the candidate was something the various political forces had all agreed on.
This was a good outcome for the Martian Colony Governor. These external political forces were contributing to the expansion of the Martian Colony.
She knew that the competition would be intense. Regardless, the Divine Armament was on Mars. She was the Governor of this planet. No matter who won in the end, they would have to abide by her rules and show her a bit of respect.
She had no preferences over whom the new mayor would affiliate himself or herself to. She only had one condition, and that was… the applicant must be stationed on Mars prior to application.
Many cultivators, including Wang Baole, in the Martian Colony City, were roused when they heard about that singular requirement.
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Chapter 347: Self-Reliant Wang Baole
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I knew it! A Primary Rank Four Noble! Wang Baole started pacing in his office excitedly after he read the announcement. His eyes were shining with a bright greedy light, and his heart started racing. He wanted this new appointment in the New Mars Region so much.
He even remembered what the Sect Lord of the Ethereal Dao College had said. To become a grand elder of a Dao College's Pavilion and a Primary Rank Four Noble, one needed to have Core Formation realm cultivation and sufficient experience. Time was also required for that to happen. All three conditions had to be met.
He had also been indirectly involved when Chen Yutong's teacher had fought from being a normal elder to become a grand elder. That took almost six months before he had finally acquired his promotion. He had fought and won against other competitors during the process.
That had been a challenge. A Pavilion's grand elder and the mayor of the New Mars Region might be both Primary Rank Four Nobles… but the extent of power they wielded was drastically different.
Wang Baole was overwhelmed with excitement at that thought. He studied the various ways to become a potential candidate carefully again. Then, he thought hard.
The selection criteria for becoming a candidate is obviously based on theory. If the theory passes the mark, the candidate will have to implement it and put it to the test in the Divine Armament Zone. This will be broadcasted live across the entire planet…
This means that baseless grand plans won't work. Even if one got through and became a candidate, if their theory can't be put into practice, they won't be able to rise to become the new city zone's mayor… what kind of proposal should I submit… Wang Baole narrowed his eyes. He thought for a long while. Then, his eyes flashed. A bold idea popped into his head!
Since we're going to implement this… why don't I use my Eternal Fortress blueprints, which I've worked so long on… as the proposal? Wang Baole's breath quickened at that thought. He had decided to build his own stronghold after he had seen and grown envious of Jin Duoming's stronghold. It took a great deal of his time and energy. He had even prepared quite a sizeable army of construction puppets.
This had been a hobby that had been a result of his own materialistic desires and his proficiency in refining. Now… as he read the announcement and went through the requirements, Wang Baole suddenly felt that nothing could beat submitting his own stronghold for the proposal.
I'm going to build something gigantic, that is both a stronghold and a city! Wang Baole's heartbeat started racing, and his eyes sparkled. He never thought there was a chance his stronghold would come to be of use when he had designed it. This was an unintentional boon. He couldn't help his excitement. This felt like predestination. It was as if he was fated to win this.
Seems like everything's been written in the stars. It's fated that, I, Wang Baole, will rise and leave an everlasting mark on Mars! Wang Baole burst out into laughter. He quickly pulled out the blueprints of his stronghold and made some modifications. He made up his mind; he was going to become the new mayor of the new city zone.
As Wang Baole went about his preparations, Kong Dao, Zhuo Yixian, Li Yi and the rest were also making their own preparations. They were all tempted by the newly created post for the New Mars Region and the important role it would play in the future. The political forces supporting them had also done their homework and were excited about their representatives becoming a candidate and potentially emerging as the new city zone's mayor.
This was true of the dominant political forces in the Federation as well. Even the Galactic Dusk Sect, which had been punished during the Mystic Luna Realm incident, decided to join in the fight. It had already started preparing so that it might emerge victorious this time.
The various political parties began their politicking and infighting. News of a New Mars Region incited heated debates throughout the entire Martian Colony City. There were discussions carried out on earth as well. Countless media agencies began reporting fervently on this news unanimously, as if they had received some message from the powers that be.
Time passed steadily as the debates grew more heated. Both the residents of Earth and Mars were following the news with great interest. As public attention on this matter reached a climax, the various political forces also completed their preparations. They had received the news earlier than the public and had utilized the entire establishment's resources. The structure and theory the proposal would be based on should be fairly sound, without any major flaws. Everyone had their own strengths and weaknesses when it came to their proposals.
Wang Baole had also modified and perfected his proposal. He checked it a few times before confidently submitting his application. He had appended his proposal alongside the application.
He couldn't sit still at all after that. He followed the discussions regarding the new city zone that were taking place on Mars closely. He also contacted the people he knew to find out more information on what the other political forces were doing. He couldn't control his anxiety and fear over getting a candidacy.
Jin Duoming might be influential, but this really means too much to me. I don't feel safe with only his help… even if City Lord Lin has come into the picture and offered his help, it's still not a guaranteed placement… Wang Baole pondered for a moment. Then, he pulled out his voice transmission ring and contacted the Sect Lord of the Ethereal Dao College.
As soon as the transmission connected, Wang Baole spoke hastily.
"Sect Lord, the Martian government just announced that they will be setting up a new city zone. Is it possible for you to help…" Wang Baole shared the details with the Sect Lord eagerly. The words poured out of his mouth in a rush. He revealed his desire to participate and was about to request the Sect Lord's aid. It was then that the Sect Lord's exasperated sigh drifted out from the voice transmission ring.
"Baole, don't participate in this matter…"
"What?" Wang Baole froze.
"I've known about the New Mars Region, and I've tried to fight for your candidacy. But… the four Dao Colleges have come to a decision to pool all our resources and support Li Yi to become the mayor of the New Mars Region…" The Sect Lord sounded tired.
Wang Baole narrowed his eyes when he heard that. While silent , he found it unacceptable.
"Why her?" Wang Baole finally spoke in a low voice after a moment of silence.
"Because she has the support of the Martian Colony Deputy Governor, Fellow Daoist Osmanthus. He has spoken to the Dao Colleges and promised his full support for Li Yi… with the Dao Colleges' additional backing, Li Yi's chances of success will increase to sixty or seventy percent."
"The four Dao Colleges is aiming for the mayorship of the New Mars Region… after a joint assessment, they judged Li Yi's chances of success higher than yours," the Sect Lord said slowly. He felt that the decision had been unjust and was still feeling slightly sore about it, but the other three Sect Lords had given their approval. Li Yi had found herself a strong ally as well. The four Dao Colleges might not have paid a great deal of attention to her alliance if it had been with some other political force, but this was the giant tree, the Deputy Governor of the Martian Colony!
His support was enough to persuade the four Dao Colleges to give Li Yi their full backing. The Deputy Governor had suggested that the Dao Colleges concentrated on one candidate instead of splitting their resources so as to ensure the greatest chance of success. The White Deer Dao College, where Li Yi had been from, had agreed and made the decision to pool their resources together for a single candidate—Li Yi.
"Baole, don't make trouble. Even though you weren't chosen this time, I've fought for the position of vice mayorship for you! The new city zone will have four vice mayors.
"If Li Yi succeeds, you'll become the New Mars Region's vice mayor!"
Wang Baole's face darkened with unhappiness as he listened to the Sect Lord over the voice transmission ring. He felt as if someone had dumped a bucket of ice water over his head. The resentment he was feeling was so strong he couldn't control what he said next.
"Sect Lord, I've done so much for the Dao College. I bled for the Dao College, I became one of the hundred seedlings as well, I…"
"Baole!" The Sect Lord cut Wang Baole off. He sighed. His tone was gentler when he spoke again, and his low voice sounded exhausted and filled with powerlessness.
"Baole, the Ethereal Dao College is not the one helming the four Dao Colleges. The White Deer Dao College leads us now. The Ethereal Dao College only has one vote. We cannot change what has been decided. The most important thing is, the Deputy Governor of the Martian Colony has promised his full support for Li Yi!"
He comforted and consoled Wang Baole for a while longer before ending the transmission. There had been regret and apology in his voice. Wang Baole stared at his voice transmission ring as the resentment in his heart grew stronger. He glared.
What's so great about having support? There's nothing wrong with having no backing. As long as I become one of the candidates, who cares about Li Yi? I'll crush her! The more Wang Baole thought about it, the more furious he became. He clutched onto his voice transmission ring as he steeped in furious thoughts. He immediately contacted General Zhou, whom he had sold his cannons to, for help.
General Zhou treated Wang Baole's transmission seriously. The military on Earth owed Wang Baole a debt. After he understood what Wang Baole needed from him, he thought for a long while, then informed Wang Baole that while the military was unable to help him with the final trial in the Divine Armament Zone, they would be able to help him obtain a place in the list of ten candidates.
They couldn't guarantee success. Regardless, his chances of success had improved!
Wang Baole was instantly moved, and they exchanged a few words before ending the transmission. Wang Baole placed his voice transmission ring down and sucked in a deep breath. He knew that he was born from a commoner's family. He had no backing from any strong political figure or entity. Everything that he had now, he had earned through hard work.
How great can these people be if they have to rely on others to back them up. I'll crush them all with my own efforts! Wang Baole snorted. He felt that he had completed all the necessary preparations. He was still not fully confident of being placed as a candidate, but at least now, he felt that he had a greater chance than before.
The days passed. Ten days later, after having gone through a few rounds of selection, the applications were narrowed down to the last twenty. Their proposals were presented before the Martian Colony Governor and Deputy Governor. They would be the ones to select the final ten candidates!
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Chapter 348: All Mighty and Imposing!
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Twenty proposals were delivered to the Martian Colony Governor's office. The giant tree had carved out time from his schedule and arrived in the office. He sat opposite the Governor and smiled. They chatted casually while looking through the respective jade slips.
"This proposal is quite creative. It proposes to use an array formation as an anchor to absorb the energies of the seal over the Divine Armament Catacombs and use said energy to augment its own power…" The Governor smiled after reading the proposal. She handed it over to the giant tree.
The giant tree scanned through the proposal and caught the name of the person who submitted it. It was Zhuo Yixian from the Five Generation Sky Clan. He smiled and nodded his head in approval. Then, he pointed to another jade slip and handed it over to the Governor.
"I think this is quite a good proposal as well. The city zone will be circular in shape, with three rings in the inner zone and another three in the outer zone. They are interconnected and infused with reflective powers. That'll allow smooth migration of people and serve as a protection against the Divine Armament's radiation. It's commendable for having considered the latter."
The Governor took a look after hearing that. She saw Li Yi's name on the proposal and glanced at the giant tree. She smiled slightly.
"Not bad, we'll take her."
The giant tree smiled back without saying a word. They continued to look through the proposals. They were soon done with all twenty proposals and had easily chosen nine candidates.
There were differences in opinions for the last tenth candidate.
"Governor, I think the proposal submitted by Senator Chen's son, Chen Lu, fits our requirements better. Wang Baole's proposal… isn't bad, but there are clearly elements of exaggeration in it. He calls it the Eternal Fortress. I don't believe there is a stronghold in this world that can withstand everything and stand eternal." The giant tree shook his head. He couldn't be bothered to pick on Wang Baole. Everyone already knew he disliked the young man. Instead of trying to conceal his dislike and mincing his words, he decided to express his views honestly and openly.
He found it surprising that Wang Baole's proposal had found its way into the last twenty proposals for selection. Each one of these proposals was backed and recommended by a dominant political force. That was how they had successfully made their way through the earlier rounds of selection that had eliminated countless other applicants and gotten themselves into the last round—presented before himself and the Governor.
There were many who hadn't made it into the top twenty and had been eliminated in earlier rounds. They were all applicants who came from powerful political entities. Wang Baole had succeeded when they had not. Clearly, this must have been the result of a great deal of work on his part.
So what? This Eternal Fortress seems like a good idea, but it's too wild an idea. Even if there is someone backing Wang Baole, it won't do. The giant tree sneered inwardly and looked at the Governor.
The Governor didn't speak. She held Wang Baole's proposal up and looked at it in detail. There was a deep, considering look in her eyes. She seemed to be weighing her decisions. She was deliberating. The Trilunaris Corporation and Lin You had both said good things about Wang Baole. Even the Sect Lord from the Ethereal Dao College had spoken to her a few days ago.
It was already an incredible feat getting three parties to provide varying degrees of support. She had even received a voice transmission from her partner yesterday. The military had contacted him…
This Wang Baole really has quite a few tricks up his sleeve. The Governor's eyes were cold. She wasn't opposed to such tactics. However, she herself found Wang Baole's proposal impractical. She agreed with the giant tree. She was about to place Wang Baole's proposal aside when… her voice transmission ring sounded.
The Governor lowered her head. A smile appeared on her face instantly. She rose to her feet and walked away. A shield came up around her before she started the transmission.
The giant tree sat in his seat, unmoving and expression unchanged. He had noticed the look in the Governor's eyes. He was confident that Wang Baole wouldn't be selected as one of the finalists.
This was a small matter. He didn't put too much attention on it. He picked up Li Yi's proposal and read through it carefully. He had promised the four Dao Colleges his full support and had provided some advice for the proposal. The more he read it, the more pleased he became.
The Governor soon ended her voice transmission. She returned and sat down. She deliberated for a while before finally smiling and pointing at Wang Baole's jade slip.
"Let's pick Wang Baole as the last candidate."
Surprise flashed across the giant tree's eyes when he heard that. He lifted his head and stared at the Governor. There was a considering look on his face as he recalled the earlier voice transmission. Confused and still uncertain what had happened, he nodded and agreed without giving away his thoughts.
The ten candidates were finalized. The list was announced the next day throughout Mars and was broadcast in the Federation as well. The candidates immediately became the center of attention.
Kong Dao, Li Yi, and Zhuo Yixian made up three of the ten candidates. The other six candidates came from the Galactic Dusk Sect, the Plume Manifestation Connate Sect as well as the Senate. They weren't well known. One of the requirements for candidacy was that the candidate had to be stationed on Mars. Most of these candidates were only chosen as representatives of their political institutions.
Who they were wasn't important. What was important was the political entity backing them. As for the Senate, their candidate turned out not to be Lin Tianhao. Lin Tianhao had fulfilled the requirements, but after some discussion with his father, he had decided not to go ahead with his application.
There was also a candidate from the Trilunaris Corporation, but it wasn't Jin Duoming.
As for the last candidate—it was Wang Baole!
The oblivious masses wouldn't have found it surprising that Wang Baole's name appeared in the list. His reputation and abilities were well known, and he was from the four Dao Colleges. Those qualifications were sufficient to make him a candidate.
The knowing few were surprised when they saw the list. The White Deer Dao College had contacted the Ethereal Dao College immediately when they saw the list of candidates. Their words to the latter had been stern. They were afraid of creating any misunderstanding between the Dao Colleges and the giant tree.
The Sect Lord of the Ethereal Dao College was furious when he received the stern message from the White Deer Dao College. He had exploded in a rage then. They ended up disagreeing violently with one another, without any resolution in the end.
Li Yi grew immensely annoyed when she saw Wang Baole's name. Mindful of her cultivation, she pushed aside her disdain and annoyance and sent a saccharine voice transmission to Wang Baole to congratulate him on his candidacy.
Wang Baole didn't bother replying to Li Yi's voice transmission. He was beyond excited when he saw that he had been selected. He quickly sent his thanks to Jin Duoming, Lin You, as well as the military. After thinking for a moment, he sent a voice transmission to the Ethereal Dao College Sect Lord as well.
The Sect Lord had found out about the name list. He smiled wryly and said nothing.
After that, Wang Baole spent all his time furiously refining construction puppets.
He knew that his candidacy was only the first step. He had no advantages over the other candidates whatsoever in the final trial. It was a completely unfair fight as everyone was allowed to bring ten thousand servants!
Wang Baole had no means of doing that. He might be able to achieve it if he brought his students along, but this was not a practical solution. He had done his research. The trial had an element of danger, and the Martian Colony City wouldn't provide any protection for the servants. Only the candidate would be given a jade slip. He or she could shatter the jade slip and activate the inscriptions on it to establish a connection with the Martian City's array formation. Then, the candidate could be teleported back to the Martian Colony City.
To activate the array formation required immense resources. It was impossible to fit everyone with a jade slip. That was why only the candidate possessed the ability to teleport out. Of course, the various political forces had their own resources. They clearly would have made their own preparations and contingency plans to ensure that the servants were given the greatest degree of protection.
Wang Baole's fighting spirit remained strong in spite of everything.
It's a battle of wits… I have to be prepared. Wang Baole geared himself up and started his preparations. He even bought some wood and made a few statues…
He modified his megaphone and created an enlarged version… he did other similar preparations. When he was finally done, he could feel himself all fired up and ready to go.
Then… the day of the assessment arrived. Wang Baole rode on his donkey and arrived at the Martian port. He stared in shock at the mass of crowds around him and was stunned.
Ten large cruisers were parked in the vast port, scattered across the entire port. Every cruiser had enough space around it for ten thousand people.
Out of the ten cruisers, nine were surrounded by a crowd of people… the remaining cruiser was surrounded by a vast empty space. Wang Baole… stood alone beside it.
It was too stark a juxtaposition…
Wang Baole suddenly felt a bit short of breath. He saw Li Yi and the ten-thousand strong army of cultivators behind her. The weakest one amongst them was at the peak of the Ancient Martial realm. There were quite a few at the True Breath realm and even a number of Foundation Establishment realm cultivators—more than a hundred of them. Many were from the Ethereal Dao College… they had noticed Wang Baole. The looks on their faces were unnatural. They seemed slightly sheepish.
Wang Baole didn't notice their guilty looks. He was reeling from the strong presence of Li Yi and her army of cultivators. The fighting spirit in his heart wilted as he sucked in a breath… he took a look at Kong Dao, Zhuo Yixian, and the other candidates. Everyone had an army of ten thousand people behind them.
The nine candidates formed nine armies in the wide sky port. Their fierce presence would rouse the spirits of everyone who saw them.
The idea of a ten-thousand strong army, and the reality when one actually saw it, were two vastly different things. Wang Baole distinctly felt that difference. He hadn't realized it earlier, but now, his eyes stared widely. The look on his face had transformed. He stared at the nine troops and looked back at himself, where he stood, and the wide empty space around him. He lowered his head and saw the donkey huddling between his legs, obviously terrified. He couldn't help the rising fear in his heart.
His entrance had drawn the attention of the other parties. It was… impossible not to notice him. The others had all made their grand entrances. Their people crowded around them. Only Wang Baole stood in his wide empty lot… alone with his donkey.
The vast emptiness inspired a certain special tragic loneliness… everyone, be it Li Yi, Kong Dao, or the other candidates, all had a strange look on their faces. A few even started laughing openly.
"So what! One of me can take all of them. Right, Scram? Come, tell me, what do you call them?" Wang Baole shoved down his feelings of inadequacy, gritted his teeth, and patted the donkey on the head.
The donkey forced itself to stop trembling. After Wang Baole patted it on the head, it let loose a loud shrieking bray into the air.
"Son! Son!"
Wang Baole suddenly felt the atmosphere change as it brayed.
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Chapter 349: A Donkey for Starters
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The candidates and their servants had either strange or mocking expressions on their faces when they looked at Wang Baole. The Martian Colony Governor and Deputy Governor, as well as many of the Martian administration, were at the command center. They saw the scene and blinked. Some pretended they hadn't seen it, while others shook their heads and smiled wryly.
They didn't have high hopes for Wang Baole. This had nothing to do with Wang Baole himself. The trial might not be fixed, but it was a battlefield for the various political forces. Every one of them had poured in a lot of their resources and expended a lot of energy into their preparations. The servants and servants they had prepared for their candidate were armed with a comprehensive range of skills.
They had brought along Combat cultivators, Array Formation cultivators, and Dharmic Armament cultivators. They had everything prepared so that they could overcome whatever obstacle they came across.
They had come to understand what had happened to Wang Baole. The other political entities had also dug up what had happened. They knew that Wang Baole had made the decision to go against the arrangements of the four Dao Colleges. He had unilaterally applied for candidacy.
Everyone had the same assessment regarding his decision. Wang Baole had no one supporting him. Even if he had been chosen as a candidate, what awaited him was a tragic failure.
There was no need to compare oneself with him. He was but one man. His resources were paltry compared to the other candidates.
The main objective of this trial was to set up a line of defense in the short span of time available before the Beast Tide descended upon them. As they held the Beast Tide back, they had to fight against time and construct the base for the new city zone so that they could defend against stronger waves of Beast Tides and remain standing at the end.
Wang Baole was a one-man party with no resources. He was going to shatter his jade slip and teleport out after making a brief appearance in the entire trial. He was going to be eliminated from the selection…
"He's still young. This is a fight between the various political forces. It's not possible for a lone candidate with no support to win."
"There's no chance. This Wang Baole is being quite foolish here. This is a farce."
"That's right. I heard the White Deer Dao College was furious. The college actually openly criticized the Ethereal Dao College…"
While everyone was sighing in the command center, the giant tree remained expressionless. He had a faint sneer on his lips as he stared at the distant figure of Wang Baole. In his opinion, Wang Baole had overestimated himself this time.
Does he think this is the Mystic Luna Realm?
They were either deep in discussion or shaking their heads. The Governor couldn't bear to see this continue, so she issued a command.
"Get the cruisers to take off. The trial will commence as soon as the cruisers reach the Divine Armament zone!"
All ten cruisers in the port immediately roared to life as soon as the Governor issued her orders. They were ready to take off anytime. Li Yi and the other candidates received the notification and immediately raced for their cruisers.
As Li Yi boarded her cruiser, she gave Wang Baole a sweet smile. Then, she entered her cruiser. In the privacy of the cruiser, with no one else but her around, condescension and disdain shone clearly in her eyes.
"That pig!" She cursed. Li Yi was extremely pleased at the moment. She imagined that once she became the new zone's mayor, she might not have to continue with the Heartless Willow Art. After all, her status would be changed then. She could no longer stand to flirt with Wang Baole. She not only found that disgusting but shameful as well.
While Li Yi was deep in thought, Zhuo Yixian had boarded his own cruiser as well. He had a sneer on his face the entire time. He didn't hide the hostility in his eyes as he stared at Wang Baole. His thoughts were similar to Li Yi's. He was scornful and proud.
You're only one of many graduates from the four Dao Colleges. Without their support, you're just trash!
Kong Dao didn't display his disdain and enmity as openly. However, he had never held any friendly feelings towards Wang Baole. His views of him had worsened because of what had happened to his white donkey. He gave Wang Baole an icy stare then ignored him entirely.
The other candidates did the same. Some didn't hide their mockery as they shook their heads and laughed at Wang Baole. They looked at him as if he were a clown. They didn't pay him any further attention and boarded their own cruisers.
Wang Baole didn't see some of these looks directed at him. The others, he caught clearly. They made him angrier.
So what if you have status and your family backing you? I'm my own backing! Wang Baole shoved his annoyance down. He clenched his teeth and headed for his cruiser. He and his donkey boarded the cruiser that could seat ten thousand people. He stared at the wide space before him and thought it felt great. At least he had space…
The ten cruisers lifted off and dashed away at full speed. They sped across the Martian wilderness, reaching their destination in six hours.
Wang Baole's excitement grew as they approached. This was the first time he had been so far away from the colony city. The travel had taken such a long time. Their progress was slow because there was strong, disruptive radiation surrounding the periphery of the Divine Armament zone. It was like an electromagnetic force that dragged the cruisers down. They had no choice but to slow down.
There were loud collisions heard outside the cruiser. The ten-thousand seat cruiser rocked turbulently as it flew. However, if one were to take a look outside, one would see clear skies and nothing else. Wang Baole was shocked by the sight.
As the cruiser flew ahead, the ground slowly turned from snowy white plains to lands with exposed patches of red earth. The nearer they got to their destination, the more startling and exposed the red earth was.
The entire land looked like it was drenched in fresh blood. It was a disturbing sight to everyone who was seeing it for the first time.
Another hour passed. The ten cruisers finally made their way steadily across the blood-red lands. Mountain ranges began to appear before the passengers' eyes. Their breathing grew uneven. Finally… they reached their destination…
The Divine Armament Zone!
This was the center, the belly of the Martian planet. It stood far away from the Martian Colony City, and mountains covered the lands. The catacombs in which the Divine Armament was hidden was amongst the mountains… There was a vast plain amidst the towering peaks. From afar, it looked like a valley.
This plain was where the New Mars Region was going to be built. There was a gigantic catacombs in the middle of the plain, and a colorless, glowing seal blanketed the hole. It ensured that everything in the catacombs stayed inside. One could see numerous gruesome-looking beasts headbutting the seal.
The seal shone every time anything collided into it. Its blinding light colored the skies.
One could hear the faint, frustrated growls of beasts ringing out from inside the sealed catacombs. They resounded in the air. The ten cruisers approached steadily. Everyone on board immediately saw the ten zones spread out around the catacombs on land.
The ten zones bordered one another, and there was a clear boundary between each zone. Inside each zone was a vast land empty of buildings, though some areas were blanketed in strange plant life.
The cruisers soon landed. As soon as the engines were killed, Li Yi and the other candidates leaped off their cruisers. They led their servants and rushed for the various zones. They seemed to have spoken to one another earlier and had claimed a zone for themselves. Everyone made their way forward in an orderly manner.
It took but a few moments before everyone found the zones they had decided upon earlier. There wasn't a moment's delay as they issued commands swiftly. Their servants immediately pulled out countless resources from their storage bracelets… and started construction rapidly!
This was what Wang Baole saw when he got out of his cruiser. In nine of the ten zones, servants bustled around, pulling out various building materials and ingredients. Even though Wang Baole had mentally prepared himself for this, he couldn't help salivating at the sight.
"They're so rich!" He muttered, then sighed. He saw the last abandoned zone that no one seemed to care for. It was covered in dead weeds and rotting trees. It seemed more barren than a dessert…
Unwilling to call it quits, Wang Baole rushed forward and decided to start with weed removal first. After the first few yanks, he found out that the weeds were really sturdy. It would have been fine if he had more people with him, but if he was the only one doing this, it would take a long time before he could clear such a large area of all its grass.
That's too much. They didn't even discuss with me before leaving me the worst piece of land! Wang Baole felt aggrieved. He had half a mind to pull out his construction puppets, but it wasn't the time to reveal them yet. He turned towards the donkey.
"Asshat, eat!" Wang Baole coughed.
The donkey took one bite and almost threw up. Before it could do that, it saw the hostile look Wang Baole was giving it, and it cowered instead. It stared sorrowfully at the other crowded and bustling zones before lowering its head in resignation and continuing its nibbling…
The ten cruisers rose steadily into the air. They hovered in mid-air and started filming from various different angles. At the same time… the live streaming across the entire Federation started!
Instantly, hundreds of thousands of families across the Federation got a look at the Divine Armament Zone through the spirit screens belonging to various media companies. They saw Li Yi and the others busy with construction in the nine zones. Naturally, they also saw… Wang Baole, alone, with his hands behind his back, kicking the donkey scornfully as it nibbled grass slowly…
His lonesome figure immediately and forcefully captured the attention of countless stunned viewers…
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Chapter 350: The First Beast Tide
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"What's going on? Is that fatty… Wang Baole?"
"Is this what a legendary hero looks like? He must be it. There's no other way to explain why he's alone while others have a ten-thousand man setup!"
"And that donkey. I remember a legend that begins with a donkey…"
Every viewer in the Federation was shocked. The difference in resources in this trial was simply too striking. Compared to the bustling zones crowded with countless people, Wang Baole had only himself and a donkey. He immediately caught everyone's attention. Commotion spread across every city.
Many from the four Dao Colleges were also following the live stream. They were all stunned when they saw the scene. Those from the White Deer Dao College immediately showed their disdain. A few even started to joke mockingly.
"Pandering to the masses! He doesn't know his own limits!"
The reactions of those in the Ethereal Dao College were completely different from those in the White Deer Dao College. Liu Daobin and the others had been stunned when they saw the sight of Wang Baole and his donkey, but Liu Daobin had reacted swiftly. He eyed the silent crowd and immediately cheered.
"That's what I call the greatest senior brother our Ethereal Dao College has ever seen! Did you guys see that? The fearless attitude. As if proclaiming that he alone can take on ten thousand others!" Liu Daobin tried his best to pull together some semblance of speech and spoke loudly. As soon as his words rang out, many in the crowd immediately responded positively. They looked at Liu Daobin with respect in their eyes. It was quite a feat he had achieved, stringing together such a pretty speech.
The Sect Lord of the Ethereal Dao College was watching the live streaming as well. He smacked his forehead. He was speechless. At the same time, his heart ached for Wang Baole, but he could only sigh.
Zhuo Yifan and Zhao Yameng were watching the live stream at different locations too. There was exasperation on their faces, but no hint of surprise or shock. They were already used to Wang Baole's antics.
The residents of Earth and Mars were in an uproar. All the teachers and students in the Dao Mountain Mist Academy were tuning in. Jin Duozhi's voice was the loudest, but compared to Liu Daobin, what he said sounded slightly less polished. He had focused on the heroic figure that Wang Baole was displaying.
Wang Baole had stolen the limelight and drawn all eyes to him, but he was oblivious to it all. He wasn't even thinking about how the people watching the live stream might feel. He himself was simmering in frustration. He was extremely unhappy with the speed the donkey was eating the grass.
He observed the two zones sandwiching his. One belonged to Zhuo Yixian, another to a candidate from the Martian military. The latter was shameless. Each one of his servants was equipped with ten Baole Cannons. When the hundred thousand Baole Cannons lined up together, they created a majestic sight.
That wasn't the end of it. Zhuo Yixian was even more infuriating. In a short span of time, his servants had gone to work like madmen and built a towering city wall…
The wall was made of metal and black in color. His ten thousand servants carried out numerous Fire God Cannons, as well as other large Dharma artifacts as the construction progressed. It was clear that his city model was going to possess considerable offensive and defensive capabilities.
This was only the basic framework. The other candidates had done something similar as well. The most impressive model was not from Zhuo Yixian or the candidate from the Martian military… but Li Yi!
Li Yi had gotten her ten thousand servants to set up an array formation. From afar, lines of light crisscrossed one another where she stood, forming a gigantic disk that gave off an immense, powerful Spirit Qi. Its glowing seemed to resonate with that of the seal over the Divine Armament Catacombs.
That was truly an incredible feat!
Luckily, I was prepared before I came here… Wang Baole cheered for and consoled himself. He tried to ignore the elaborate construction taking place in the nine zones around him, but he couldn't help sneaking a few glances at them. He saw how the basic structure of their city models steadily formed under the help of their respective ten thousand helpers and couldn't control his emotions.
His eyes felt watery, and his heart ached with bitterness at the sight. He turned and saw the donkey slacking. Furious at its unrepentant attitude, he kicked it.
"Quick, get to work!"
The donkey turned and gave Wang Baole a sad look, as if it had been abused without cause. It continued to nibble listlessly at the grass…
Time passed steadily. An hour went by. The entire Federation watched in real-time as Li Yi and the other eight candidates continued their work in their respective zones. Their work had shown some results, and it was clear that what they had built was capable of holding up against the Beast Tide. They had numbers on their side. Everyone knew there was no time to waste and spared no time as they worked frantically.
Sounds of explosions and clashing rang in the air as the zones bustled with activity. The city structures in the zones looked sturdy and impressive. In Wang Baole's zone, there remained him alone and a donkey.
The donkey kept trying to steal breaks to the point of staging a revolt in the end. Despite multiple kicks from Wang Baole, it stopped working. Instead, it sprawled on the ground and snorted. It wouldn't get back up to its feet and instead started rolling around in the grass…
The residents of the Federation watched with strange looks on their faces. Wang Baole sighed. He stared at the vast expanse of his zone and its barren land. Then, he walked over to a spot he had found earlier. The ground there was slightly softer.
The patch of land had been covered in weeds. The donkey might be lazy, but it had started its weed extermination on that patch of land. That was why it was relatively clean of grass.
After taking a few steps, Wang Baole sighed again. He patted his storage bracelet and, under the stunned gazes of the viewers watching from outside the Divine Armament Zone, pulled out a small chair…
He placed the chair on the ground and sat on it. Then, as if bored, he pulled out a bag of chicken wings from his storage bracelet and started eating…
A distance away, the donkey's eyes started sparkling. It dashed over and crouched before Wang Baole. It stared unblinkingly at the wings and began to drool. It started fawning, and its tail began to wag furiously.
"Are you a dog or a donkey? Where did you learn such a stupid habit? Wagging your tail! You're an embarrassment…" Wang Baole glared. Then, sparing a thought for the donkey's feelings, he reluctantly flung the chicken bones of the wings he had left over.
The donkey didn't seem to mind at all. With a loud crunch, it bit into the bones and swallowed them. Then, it continued to wag its tail…
The entire thing was caught on the live stream by everyone in the Federation. They had been paying attention to Wang Baole. They didn't know whether to laugh or cry when they saw him sitting down and snacking.
"What sort of courage must one have… to even be able to eat at this critical time? No wonder he's so fat!"
"This Wang Baole is a bit too much. The donkey is so adorable and even helped him with his work, but he only threw bones at it? The fatty even checked if there was any meat left before giving the bones to the donkey!"
"My heart weeps for the donkey!"
Countless gasps of shocked resounded in the homes across the Federation. The Sect Lord of the Ethereal Dao College placed his palm over his forehead, utterly speechless. Liu Daobin was stunned as well. He racked his brains, then smacked his thigh suddenly.
"This is the face of a man fearless before death and danger! Everyone else is nervous and afraid, but our great senior Wang Baole remains composed. You may think he's eating, but in truth, he is showing the world that he's calm and untroubled by the challenges he is faced with. He has been gifted with wisdom. He has a plan!"
The students heard what Liu Daobin had said, and their admiration and respect grew. Not for Wang Baole, but for Liu Daobin…
Liu Daobin felt he had reacted quite quickly as well and felt pleased with himself. Then, while no one else was looking, he quickly turned on his voice transmission ring and whispered into it.
"Say no more, I owe Wang Baole a great debt. Even if the odds on Li Yi are three to one and his are a thousand to one, I'm still going to bet ten Spirit Stones on Wang Baole! Help me place a thousand Spirit Stones on Li Yi too!"
Due to the scale of the New Mars Region trial and the attention it was generating, many important figures who rarely made public appearances in the Federation had emerged and set up temporary gambling dens for the event. News of this had spread throughout the Federation. Both commonfolk and cultivators were allowed to participate.
The odds for Wang Baole was a thousand to one while Li Yi's was three to one. As the trial progressed, more and more bets were placed. Compared to Wang Baole, the most popular betting choice was Li Yi!
Time passed steadily. Wang Baole and his donkey had eaten ten bags of chicken wings. It was then that a deafening thunder erupted from within the sealed Divine Armament Catacombs that sat in the middle of the ten candidates' respective zones.
It was deafening like thunder. As it resonated in the air, a somber expression appeared on the faces of Li Yi and the other candidates. They barked out orders, and a portion of their people separated from the rest and prepared for battle.
They all knew that the real trial had just begun!
Wang Baole lifted his head and glanced over as well. At that precise moment, the seal over the Divine Armament Catacombs… thinned considerably. Openings appeared in the seal…
Instantly… the howlings and roars of beasts erupted from the catacombs. Gruesome-looking beasts, seemingly in the state of partial decomposition, crawled out of the catacombs through the openings. Madness and violence colored their eyes. They surged out swiftly like violent waves!
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Chapter 351: Taking Advantage of Others!
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At this moment, regardless of whether it was on Earth or the Moon, all the people within the area of the Federation held their breaths. The frightening looks and screams of the ferocious beast, though a distance away and seen and heard through a live stream, were still extremely shocking to the people.
Therefore, everyone grew solemn. With even them reacting this way, the response of the people within the New Mars Region could be imagined.
The ferocious beasts looked ugly, a look of madness in their eyes. They were immensely imposing, and rather than charging out from a particular direction, they were under the deliberate control of the seal and emerged at high speed from ten different directions. Their goal… the zones where the ten candidates were!
Even though it wasn't accurate to a point, the number of ferocious beasts charging towards each zone were about the same, and it was fair to a certain extent.
The assessment looked at which candidate could persevere to the end. Furthermore, the surge of the Beast Tide wasn't a one-off continuous stream. The force of the seal would be in control, resulting in waves coming continually, with some time given for consolidation in between.
In this first wave of the Beast Tide, even though there were numerous ferocious beasts that emerged, most of their combat capabilities were of an ordinary level, specifically in the Ancient Martial realm. Under the restrictions of the seal, there were even some True Breath realm ferocious beasts, but they weren't in large numbers. Even so, the sheer number of beasts was shocking. Looking from a distance, they appeared like a wave, charging towards the ten zones.
Compared to the prototype of the bases constructed by the nine other candidates, Wang Baole's base paled severely in comparison…
The instant the ferocious beasts emerged, Li Yi and the others immediately sent out commands. Instantly, in the bases that they constructed, Fire God Cannons, Baole Cannons, and many other large-sized spirit items, as well as combat cultivators, were activated. In the blink of an eye, a shocking loud boom emerged. In this act of resistance, Li Yi and the other candidates continuously constructed their bases. They knew that, in order to persevere to the end, every second counted!
Now, Wang Baole's eyes widened as he looked at the ferocious beasts charging towards him from afar. He immediately leaped into the air, and when he landed, he stepped hard into the ground. Immediately, the ground under his feet broke apart, accompanied by a loud noise. The soil flew into the air in all directions, and a large trench was created in the ground.
Without any hesitation, Wang Baole jumped into the trench. Activating his left-hand seals, the surrounding soil was sucked in by him quickly, instantly burying him…
The donkey standing at the side was dumbfounded, but it also reacted quickly, mimicking Wang Baole in digging a trench and burying itself in it…
This made everyone watching the live stream, who were initially anxious, surprised. They looked at the person and the donkey who had just buried themselves in the trenches they dug…
"This Wang Baole… buried himself?"
"What? You could even do that?"
They weren't the only ones surprised. Even Zhuo Yixian and the candidate from Mars' military were taken aback. The other candidates were a distance away and didn't see what happened, but as Wang Baole was right beside Zhuo Yixian and the candidate from Mars, they witnessed everything clearly. They didn't have time to think too much about it, as most of their attention was directed to resisting the Beast Tide. However, very quickly… Zhuo Yixian and the candidate from Mars' military began to scream maniacally and angrily.
"Wang Baole, you're shameless!"
"Report him! Report him! This Wang Baole is cheating!"
It was impossible for them to stay calm. Wang Baole and the donkey had buried themselves in the trenches they dug, which was in an area where there were no structures. The ferocious beasts were raging, but they weren't blind. Noticing that the space didn't have any structures, and that there wasn't anyone around, their thirst for blood caused their attention to divert to the two sides that were the nearest…
As such, Zhuo Yixian and the candidate from Mars' military had to resist the Beast Tide charging towards their zones, as well as the tide that was supposed to have been resisted by Wang Baole…
The level of stress was so high that it instantly made the two of them scream maniacally in anger. Curses were directed in all directions, but there was no way out. Their estates were so large that digging trenches would be useless…
The issue was that the bases they had constructed merely looked sturdy on the surface, but were completed through simple constructions. The ferocious beasts weren't exceptionally capable, but were coming in extremely large numbers. They would be able to withstand it if they were merely resisting the beasts that were supposed to come after them, but now that they had to take on Wang Baole's beasts, they were stretched over their limits.
Zhuo Yixian had it a little easier as the Five Generation Sky Clan gave him all their support. However, the candidate from Mars' military was at a disadvantage. After all, the main candidate that the Mars military supported this time round was Kong Dao, while he was just there to make up the numbers. The servants assigned to him also paled in comparison to Kong Dao's, and under this stressful circumstance, the base that he constructed was easily destroyed.
With the large numbers of ferocious beast charging towards them, the servants assigned to the candidate from Mars' military would naturally not give their all in the assessment. They could still resist it initially, but as time passed, they all became injured. They had killed many beasts, but after realizing that there were no signs of the first wave easing, their perseverance dwindled.
Therefore, very soon, some of them retreated and fled the combat grounds. Once one left the zone, it would be considered a forfeit of their eligibility to compete. Even so, in the face of innumerable ferocious beasts, the choice for most people would be to escape.
In this manner, as the base of the candidate from Mars' military was destroyed, his servants also dispersed in all directions. Seeing that his hard work had amounted to nothing, the candidate from Mars' military was extremely upset and angry, unwilling to become the first to leave. With reddened eyes, he found a corner and dug a trench, before hiding himself in it…
Before burying himself, he roared angrily in the direction of the area where Wang Baole had buried himself.
"Wang Baole, it's not over between the both of us!"
As he dug the trench and buried himself, and as his servants escaped, the area he was at originally was instantly trampled by the ferocious beasts. After going back and forth, the beasts then diverted in two directions.
The neighbor of the candidate from Mars's military was a candidate from the Plume Manifestation Connate Sect. He witnessed firsthand the fall of the candidate from Mars' military, but thankfully, there weren't many beasts that were directed to him. He could still resist them, but in the case of Zhuo Yixian, the madness had increased.
He already had to withstand half the pressure directed to him from Wang Baole, and now that there was another half from Mars's military candidate added to that, it was hell for him.
The amount of hatred in his heart was indescribable, but he could only toil through it and resist now. His Fire God Cannons and the walls of his base were increasingly damaged. After having approximately thirty percent of his servants lose their combat capabilities, he narrowly managed to kill off all the beasts, and the first Beast Tide concluded.
The whole duration of the Beast Tide lasted for about two hours. However, this two hours was as long drawn as a nightmare for Zhuo Yixian and the candidate from the Mars military. For the live stream Federation viewers, the shock they experienced stayed long in their hearts.
"This is a huge trench!"
"I've never seen a fella resist their opponents like that…"
It was clear that Zhuo Yixian and the candidate from Mars's military were extremely pitiful. One was severely disabled, while the other was entirely broken, both of them a step away from giving up their eligibility.
Li Yi and the other candidates had it significantly easier. After resisting the Beast Tide, they noticed the situation involving Zhuo Yixian and Wang Baole that had occurred. They all held their breaths, thinking that they had been blessed with good fortune not to have been neighbors with Wang Baole… Amidst their gratitude, they didn't have time to ponder too much about it. They grabbed hold of every second to restore and upgrade their bases, in order to make it more sturdy before the second Beast Tide commenced.
As discussion arose amongst the viewers from the Federation, which coincided with the conclusion of the Beast Tide, Zhuo Yixian immediately went to the boundary between him and Wang Baole and began screaming angrily.
"Wang Baole, get the hell out of there!"
"Wang Baole! I want to fight it out with you!" From the other side, the candidate from Mars's military emerged, so furious that he could kill someone.
With both of them screaming with rage, Wang Baole emerged from the trench, holding his head up arrogantly as he looked at the surroundings. The wild grass on the ground had obviously decreased in area, and even though the ground had become uneven, the area before him was barren land before and still was now. Uneven or not, there was no difference.
At the same time, he noticed the terrible state his neighbors had been thrown into. He blinked and cleared his throat, innocently looking at Zhuo Yixian and the candidate from Mars's military, who were exploding with rage.
"What's with both of you? Did I breach the rules? Is resisting the first Beast Tide with my wit wrong?"
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Chapter 352: All Lined Up!
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There was already an indescribable rage in Zhuo Yixian and the Mars military candidate's heart. Now that they heard what Wang Baole said, they were about to explode. It was like adding oil to fire, and the two of them were close to losing it and battling it out with Wang Baole right there and then.
However, after considering Wang Baole's combat capabilities, both of them swallowed their pride. After all, it was impossible for them to let their servants help in fighting Wang Baole. There were also rules, though few in numbers, for this assessment. The most basic of them was that there was to be no internal fighting.
Furthermore, it was difficult to consider what Wang Baole did as an act of killing his peers. After all, he wasn't that capable, and it wasn't exactly wrong for him to hide and play dead…
However, that made Zhuo Yixian and the other candidate even more indignant. After staring furiously at Wang Baole, Zhuo Yixian wasted no time, making use of whatever he had left to restore and upgrade his base. He had thought through everything clearly, and he concluded that if he didn't strengthen his base before the next Beast Tide arrived, he would land in danger.
At the same time, under this tense busyness surrounding the area near Wang Baole, which was also where Zhuo Yixian put the most effort in building, the candidate from Mars' military lowered his head and looked at his tattered base, then back at Wang Baole. In his anger and sadness, he found a place to sit and shouted at Wang Baole.
"Wang Baole, don't think that I'm unaware that you were raised by pigs when you were young! Otherwise, why are you so uncultured and so fat!
"Also, you're a Dharmic Armament cultivator, so why don't you recreate yourself with your smelting furnace! You son of a b*tch!"
From the start till the end of his scoldings, he didn't hold back a single bit, pouring out all the indignation that he had suppressed in his heart. In reality, he felt that since he wouldn't be competing anymore, and wouldn't be able to physically fight Wang Baole, he could only scold him. If Wang Baole were offended and beat him up, then he would be eliminated as well.
The curses he spewed shocked the viewers of the live stream from the Federation. The candidate from Mars's military seemed very proficient at scolding others, never stopping even once.
"Wang Baole, if you were a fresh flower, the cow wouldn't even sh*t on you if it saw you!
"You're so impressive huh? Aren't you great at playing dead? If you're really so great, then go hold your pee! If you're still alive after keeping it in for three days and three nights, then I'll give it to you!"
His curses never ended. When the personnel from Mars's military watched the live stream, they were all shocked and dumbfounded. They had never realized that this candidate that was there just to make up the numbers was capable of such a thing.
Wang Baole was initially angered by what he heard, but eventually, he just sighed in an annoyed manner and didn't care any longer. He pretended not to hear and hummed songs while taking out his chair in a carefree manner, sitting on it before opening up his box of chicken wings. Realizing that they had gone cold, he waved his right hand and started a fire to roast them…
The donkey's eyes lit up, galloping towards Wang Baole and trying to get Wang Baole's favor, its tail shaking more vigorously than before. Wang Baole took a look and didn't care about the donkey, not even giving it the bones as he did previously.
That made the donkey anxious and tempted to go snatch the food from Wang Baole. However, it was afraid that Wang Baole would order its mouth to be shut again, and instead circled Wang Baole nervously. Seeing that Wang Baole had eaten all the chicken wings, the donkey was about to go crazy. It screeched while turning its body suddenly to look at the candidate from Mars' military who had already let loose, sitting there, drinking water while continuing to scold Wang Baole.
Right now, seeing that Wang Baole didn't respond, the candidate used his voice transmission ring and activated the camera function, taking pictures of Wang Baole while sneering.
"Fine if you're not responding! I'll hang your picture up on the wall! It'll chase away evil spirits in the day, and act as contraception at night!"
Wang Baole had pretended not to hear his insults previously, but rage was already rising in his heart. Now that he heard that sentence, he was about to explode. He stared angrily, thinking about whether he should risk breaking the rules to bash him up. The donkey seemed to have found the chance and began sneering at the candidate.
"Son! Son!"
Its voice was so loud that it scared the candidate. He was about to speak when the screams from the donkey grew even louder. Noticing the donkey's response, Wang Baole was heartened, so pleased that he tossed a chicken wing to the donkey. The donkey grew excited and put in even more effort in its sneers.
This way, as the surrounding candidates grew annoyed and the viewers from the Federation grew increasingly bewildered, the bickering between the Mars candidate and the donkey continued for half an hour…
In that hour, Wang Baole sat in a carefree manner. When he had his fill of food, and as the loud boom originating from the seal a distance away was heard, Wang Baole stood up.
I am a lone ranger. My courage to compete against ninety thousand people says that the handsome me is extraordinary. Emotionally, as he noticed the second Beast Tide erupting amidst the reverberation of the loud boom, Wang Baole leaped into the trench, burying himself in it, with the donkey following suit…
Noticing that, Zhuo Yixian gritted his teeth. He had completed the restoration of his base but didn't manage to expand and strengthen it. He was increasingly anxious, and that was when he noticed that the candidate from the Mars military hurriedly digging a trench and burying himself in it. A thought suddenly struck Zhuo Yixian as he saw what was happening.
"Oh no!"
He wasn't the only one surprised. The candidate from the Plume Manifestation Connate Sect, who was a neighbor to the candidate from Mars' military, was also surprised. What followed was that innumerable ferocious beasts emerging from the seal, screaming. This time, due to an increase in the size of the seal's opening, the wave of ferocious beasts that emerged was more impressive, both in terms of scale and strength.
The number of ferocious beasts with True Breath realm cultivation had also increased. Even ferocious beasts of the Foundation Establishment realm emerged… This gripped Li Yi and the others in fear. Very soon, the Beast Tide exploded, and the beasts charged in all directions.
In the blink of an eye, loud booms sounded out continuously. It was on such a large scale that all the Dharmic Artifacts were being activated, the compounded force so shocking and its impact so strong that it swept in all directions. Looking from a distance away, this round of resistance was like a hurricane.
An hour later, Zhuo Yixian was filled with sadness and anger as his base was completely warped. Since the zones belonging to Wang Baole and the candidate from Mars's military were empty, the beasts that charged towards those areas split up, diverting towards the areas nearest to them.
For the candidate from Plume Manifestation Connate Sect, since he didn't suffer significant damage from the first Beast Tide, he had substantial power to resist the ferocious beasts. However, it was a different case for Zhuo Yixian, who was clearly weaker, which attracted more ferocious beasts towards him.
After holding up for an hour, Zhuo Yixian had reached his limits. As the last of his servants escaped bitterly, Zhuo Yixian screamed towards the heavens.
"Wang Baole, what rotten luck did I have to become neighbors with you? I hate you!"
After screaming, with his face red with rage, and with the unwillingness to become the first to be eliminated that was similar to that of the candidate from Mars's military, Zhuo Yixian suppressed his indignation and madness and began digging a trench… After that, he laid in it and buried himself.
In his anger, his base suddenly collapsed and was trampled to flat ground…
After noticing Wang Baole and the two other candidates playing dead, the other candidates were also thrown into a state of madness. Without a doubt, the ferocious beasts originally directed to the trio dispersed automatically, joining the other beasts. That immediately increased the pressure faced by the rest of the candidates.
Therefore, the second Beast Tide, which wasn't supposed to be that challenging, resulted in significant losses for all the candidates. Another hour went by, and the Beast Tide finally ended. The gaze from Li Yi and the others fell on Wang Baole and the other two candidates who emerged from their trenches. They stared with rage while gritting their teeth.
Wang Baole sniggered. He felt that if he wanted to become the Federation President, being thick-skinned was a skill that he had to master. For example, a golden opportunity to hone that skill had presented itself right now. Therefore, he calmly shook off the dust on his body while emotionally commenting.
"That was it? Did I just win by lying down? Imagine if I emerged first using this extremely witty method, hah, my name would be recorded in history!" Wang Baole hushed. On the other hand, Zhuo Yixian and the candidate from Mars weren't as thick-skinned. They all looked awkward and felt extremely embarrassed.
However, there was nothing else they could do. No one wanted to be the first to be eliminated, and all they could do was to bear with the embarrassment. At the same time, they stared angrily at Wang Baole, none of them believing that the Beast Tide would disregard the area forever. Otherwise, it would be too easy for Wang Baole.
That wasn't far from the truth. Two hours later, when the third Beast Tide emerged, everyone felt that something was different. The temperature of the environment was significantly lowered. At the same time, they saw that a large number of spirit-like creatures had floated out from the seal.
Some of the spirits flew in the air, some wriggled into the ground, while some emerged from underneath. Looking from afar, there were a large number of spirits. To a certain extent, they seemed to be able to disregard the steel walls as they charged towards the different zones. They let out an ear-piercing scream, which formed sound waves that shook everything.
Zhuo Yixian and the candidate from Mars' military were about to lie back down in the trench when they noticed what was happening. The two of them, and Wang Baole, were all taken aback. They knew that it was useless to play dead this time around. However, Wang Baole had prepared amply, and right now, without hesitation, he took out ten gigantic megaphones!
He laid it all out in his area, and turned all of them on at the same time!
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Chapter 353: No Resources, No Fear!
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Those ten megaphones could be considered large and were assembled with various components. Being a Dharmic Armament cultivator and the creator of the megaphone, Wang Baole assembled the megaphones extremely efficiently, such that as soon as the Beast Tide had been initiated, the ten megaphones were completely assembled.
The moment they were turned on, the ten megaphone vibrated vigorously, as if a shocking force was circling within them according to the fixed inscriptions. At the same time, the Rainbow Spirit Stone inside the ten megaphones began to be exhausted at an indescribable rate!
Amidst this exaggerated rate of exhaustion, Wang Baole first hurriedly took out and put on a helmet which he had refined, before grabbing hold of the donkey, kicking it hard, and looking sternly at it, before roaring at it.
"Scream!"
The donkey snorted, looking at Wang Baole and then at the ten megaphones. It seemed to have understood the situation, and it opened its mouth and began screaming with all its might.
"Son! Son!"
The donkey's screams, being of a high decibel, were already ear-piercing on their own. Now that it put in all its effort and its screams were boosted by the ten megaphones, the pitch of the donkey's screams became frightening!
It was so scary that it could rent the world asunder!
It was loud, much louder than thunder, and was immediately transformed into a sonic boom. Looking at the area in front of the ten megaphones with the naked eye, one could see that the area had been warped. Layers of scary looking, translucent waves seemed to be able to contort everything as they spread forward frighteningly!
As the screams erupted and spread, it directly vaporized the weeds that were in front of the megaphones. Even the ground cracked under the force of the sound waves, such that Zhuo Yixian and the candidate from Mars' military, despite being buried in the ground, were also physically and emotionally shaken.
At the same time, in the zones where the other candidates were at, they were all deafened as the loud noise reverberated. Those who were weaker in their cultivation almost lost consciousness from the shock.
If even the cultivators reacted this way, the Beast Tide nearest to and facing the ten megaphones directly felt the strongest impact. In the blink of an eye, even before the Beast Tide had neared Wang Baole, they were thrown back by the immensely savage sonic boom!
Painful screams were drowned out by the noise from the megaphones. To a certain extent, the ferocious beast's pitiful shouts couldn't be heard. One could only see the ferocious beasts first running, before instantly being contorted and mangled into a mess of flesh and blood.
That scene gripped the viewers of the Federation who were watching the live stream in shock. The force of the sonic boom was way out of their imagination!
Effortlessly and quickly, the Beast Tide that was charging towards Wang Baole turned into pools of blood and flesh. Even the screeching spirits couldn't withstand the force of the sonic boom and were being torn apart!
Looking at the entire scenario from afar, a hurricane seemed to have formed in the area. As the sonic boom swept in all directions, it destroyed everything in its path!
There was such a strong impact due to two reasons. First, the donkey's ear-piercing screams were magnified by the megaphones, and second, the ferocious beasts in this third Beast Tide were only shocking in terms of numbers, but not in terms of their physique, which were ordinary at best.
Regardless of the reason, the appearance of the ten megaphones eventually devastated half of the Beast Tide that had charged towards Wang Baole. Wang Baole didn't intend to destroy them completely. In reality, when he first arrived, he was clear that the current assessment was a test of who could persevere until the end. Therefore, he had many ideas to weaken his opponents while boosting his chances.
Take the present moment as an example. Under the effect of the sonic boom, only a proportion of the Beast Tide was decimated. The majority of the beasts that remained instinctively avoided going in the direction where the sonic boom originated. After all, the nearer they were, the stronger the effect of the sonic boom, and vice versa.
Therefore, the candidate beside Zhuo Yixian, as well as the neighbor of Mars's military candidate, were thrown into shock. They were growing crazy with anxiousness as they battled it out, withstanding the pressure from the Beast Tide that should have been directed towards Wang Baole and the other two candidates.
However, Zhuo Yixian and the candidate from the Mars military didn't have an easier time. In the current Beast Tide, there were also spirits who instinctively distanced themselves from Wang Baole. For Zhuo Yixian and the candidate from Mars' military, even though the sonic boom also spread to their area, it was less significant compared to that of Wang Baole's. Therefore, with the spirits charging towards them, Zhuo Yixian and the candidate from Mars' military had little choice but to escape from their trenches.
The duo's breathing quickened, and their faces were filled with fear. They could simply disregard the spirits if they were few in number, but in this case, as there were so many of them, it frightened them significantly. In reality, as soon as they emerged, they exposed themselves to the visual field of the Beast Tide. Therefore, with the ferocious beasts screaming and charging at them, the candidate from Mars' military was put into a dangerous situation. Eventually, with an angry scream, he had no choice but to crush his jade slip to get teleported out.
He became the first to be eliminated!
Zhuo Yixian was next. In the face of the innumerable beasts from the Beast Tide and having experienced their madness and temper, Zhuo Yixian was filled with rage and indignation. That was especially so after noticing that there wasn't a single ferocious beast over at Wang Baole's area, and only continuous screaming from the donkey emerging from the ten megaphones.
Wang Baole! Zhuo Yixian gritted his teeth, but there was nothing else he could do. Even with his Foundation Establishment realm cultivation, he was still helpless in the face of the endless Beast Tide. He could only sigh in sadness as he crushed the jade slip to be transported away with the help of the crew from Mars. He became the second person to be eliminated.
That scene immediately made everyone from the Federation who were viewing the live stream gasp in shock, the sound of their gasps audible from each household.
"This is possible…? The first to be eliminated… it's not Wang Baole!"
"The Five Generation Sky Clan and the Mars military are too weak. Wang Baole is going solo, while each of them had a ten-thousand strong army, and they still lost?"
"Why do I feel that the reason Wang Baole could possibly emerge victorious through the trials is because of how shameless he is?"
As a heated discussion erupted from the viewers of the Federation, the other candidates near the Divine Armament Catacombs continued resisting with reddened eyes. On the other hand, Wang Baole was simply relaxing, and that contrasted greatly when juxtaposed with the other candidates.
However, the period of relaxation didn't last long. When he noticed that his two neighbors had been transported away, Wang Baole's breathing quickened briefly, and his eyes lit up.
This is the time I've been waiting for! In his agitation, Wang Baole didn't hesitate and immediately waved his hand, retrieving numerous puppets. In order to store those puppets, he had prepared several storage bags. He had placed his bets on these construction puppets for this assessment!
When he arrived, he had already thought thoroughly about the entire assessment. He knew very well that he had no resources since the four Dao Colleges didn't support him. In this situation, it was impossible if he wanted to win and successfully construct his own city. Therefore, that would be his greatest disadvantage.
I don't have resources, but my neighbors do! Wang Baole was excited. As the construction puppets were being taken out one by one, he immediately sent out commands to control the puppets. Like locusts, the puppets charged towards the areas left behind by Zhuo Yixian and the candidate from Mars' military!
Even though the two of them had been sent away, with their servants on the run and their bases being completely trampled, there were still large amounts of resources and parts that they didn't manage to bring away in time. The other candidates had ample resources and didn't fancy what was left behind, but to Wang Baole, his neighbors had become his gold mine.
Therefore, when he dug the trench and brought out the megaphones, his goal was to try his best to eliminate his neighbors. That was the only way he could accumulate his chances to emerge victorious from a nobody through the competition!
So far, everything had happened according to his plan. As the numerous construction puppets charged forward, Wang Baole adjusted the angle of the megaphones in order to assist them. He ensured that the Beast Tide wouldn't block the way, even though it was inevitable that some puppets would be damaged. After all, there were still ferocious beasts in the two zones. However, while he felt pained at the damage, he could still bear with it.
Therefore, the viewers from the Federation watching the live stream soon watched in shock as the puppets that charged into the two neighboring zones beside Wang Baole began skillfully tearing down everything. Like locusts, they cleared out everything they came into contact with, regardless of whether they could still be used or not!
Broken Fire God Cannons, Baole Canons, as well as damaged Dharmic Artifacts, used Spirit Stones, and Foundation Stones with restoration array formations inscribed onto them…
Even collapsed walls were broken down and taken away by the puppets. In this manner, the third Beast Tide concluded, and the other candidates were exhausted. For Wang Baole, though, there was a huge transformation in his zone!
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Chapter 354: Lone Ranger
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On Wang Baole's side, it was no longer a pitiful scene comprised of a man and a donkey. Instead, as the thousands of construction puppets busied themselves, the area was heated up. There were no longer weeds on the ground, having been replaced with a large trench that was dug neatly in the ground. A copper wall made from bits and pieces of fragments formed the fence!
The scale of the transformation, when compared to the original state, was not mind-blowingly large, but was still shocking. The live stream viewers from the Federation all looked surprised, and some of them, having understood Wang Baole's intention and plans, began to praise him!
"I understand now! Wang Baole is planning to use others to his advantage!"
"He has nothing. Compared to the other candidates, he had no competitive edge. I see now… this fella's plan was to obtain other people's resources from the start…"
Liu Daobin from Ethereal Dao College, as well as the others, including the Sect Lord, were all surprised. That was especially so for the Sect Lord of Ethereal Dao College, whose eyes lit up instantly. He previously thought that the act of Wang Baole playing dead and his use of the megaphones were a nuisance, but right now, he understood Wang Baole's intention.
It's hard on him. After all, Li Yi is the one that the four Dao Colleges are supporting this time. The Ethereal Dao College Sect Lord felt a little guilty as he sighed. Even though he had high hopes for Wang Baole, he knew that it would still be difficult for him to win if that was all he had.
Unless there is something special about the city he wants to construct… As the Ethereal Dao College Sect Lord sank deep in thought, there were many people on Mars who were watching everything unfold with shock. The Martian Colony Governor curled her lips into a slight smile, while the giant tree furrowed its brows without saying much.
On the other hand, the Mars military was annoyed yet amused. If it was someone else and not Wang Baole behaving this way, they would have sternly reacted. However, in Wang Baole's case, he had just come to assemble the Baole Cannons for them not long ago, passing on all his knowledge without withholding anything. That made the Mars military indebted, and they gave in to him.
For Zhuo Yixian, regardless of whether it was him or the other family clans, they were unable to stop whatever was happening, even though they gritted their teeth in annoyance. They could only watch as the puppets emptied their territory right in front of them…
At the same time, Wang Baole, who had received a large amount of resources, was both excited and delighted. He controlled the thousands of puppets and began constructing his own base!
Even though he was late to the game and was short-handed, his advantage lay in that he had already ruminated over the design of his Eternal Fortress for over a year. He had pondered over and perfected everything, be it the internal structure of the base, the combination of inscriptions, and every other detail.
It could be said that he had already built the stronghold in his mind and knew the ins-and-outs extremely clearly. What he lacked were the resources. The other candidates were clearly less confident than Wang Baole.
Therefore, right now, as he built the stronghold, Wang Baole's train of thought was sharp and fast. The thousands of construction puppets were like a thousand pairs of hands being controlled by him in an organized manner. There was no mess, and very quickly, when the fourth Beast Tide appeared, there was already a prototype for Wang Baole's base being made, its foundation already built in the trench in the ground!
On the foundation, there was a large frame that was still in its initial stages of construction. Its eventual appearance couldn't be seen yet, which made it difficult to imagine how impressive it would be. However, the construction work done continuously by the thousands of puppets surprised everyone who saw it.
Even the other candidates directed their attention to what Wang Baole was doing after they were done making restorations to their own bases. Some grew solemn, while others sped up their restoration process. As for Kong Dao, a chill flashed across his eyes. He didn't care much, instead, focusing on the construction of his own zone.
Amongst the candidates, the most popular Li Yi was indeed rather capable, especially with the full support of the giant tree and the four Dao Colleges. That made her city one of the most sturdy and well-constructed ones out of all the candidates.
Even though it wasn't completed, it looked extremely imposing, especially as the model of the city she wanted to construct was focused mostly on the array formations. Looking at it from a distance, light rays intersected each other, forming a three-dimensional figure. The light rays were blinding.
At the same time, the candidates also began to dedicate part of their resources and manpower to defend against and respond to Wang Baole. The megaphones were the subject of most interest. There were no complex technicalities involved for the megaphones, and very quickly, numerous megaphones were constructed by the candidates who had adequate resources and manpower, forming a part of their defense against the Beast Tide.
There was no real need to use the megaphones. After all, the effect of chasing the beasts away only existed if only one person possessed the megaphones. However, if everyone had megaphones and turned them on, it would only make the ferocious beasts even crazier and nothing else.
Therefore, their goal of making the megaphones was simply to control Wang Baole.
Seeing that others had constructed megaphones of their own, Wang Baole was unhappy.
This is a breach of copyright! This is an act of copying! Wang Baole sneered but was helpless. He knew that the megaphones had lost their function. In addition, he also realized that even after obtaining the resources from his neighbors, it was still insufficient to construct the perfect Eternal Fortress that he had in mind. The resources were clearly lacking, and that severely reduced the speed of construction.
That made Wang Baole somewhat frustrated. He uncontrollably threw glances at the zones belonging to the other candidates, with a look of greed appearing in his eyes. As he pondered about his next move, a loud boom from the Divine Armament Catacombs emerged, signaling the commencement of the fourth Beast Tide.
The fourth Beast Tide was clearly on a bigger scale than the last. With the loud boom reverberating, numerous ferocious beasts screamed as they emerged. There were even more True Breath realm ferocious beasts, and the number of Foundation Establishment realm ferocious beasts also increased…
There were also ten Ancient Corpses covered with black armor. Each of the ten Ancient Corpses was over twenty feet tall, appearing like a small fleshy mountain with the stench of rotten flesh emanating from them. Taking a closer look at them, one could see that they were each made from the assembly of individual corpses!
Some had three skulls, while some had one which was covered with eyes. Some didn't have a head but instead had mouths filled with sharp teeth all over their large hands.
The ten Ancient Corpses were like the leaders of the Beast Tide. They charged out while roaring, leading the Beast Tide towards the different zones at high speed. As they charged, the ground shook. The candidates in each of the zones were taken aback, but they still put in all their effort to resist it.
Wang Baole was extremely troubled now. He noticed that there were two of those Ancient Corpses heading in his direction. Even though he knew that it was because his two neighbors were gone, he still felt frustrated.
That was especially so as his base was still in a nascent stage that couldn't withstand trampling. Once the ferocious beasts entered the compound, all that had been constructed would be reduced to nothing. Therefore, Wang Baole gritted his teeth, and with anger in his heart, he thought of a method that could perhaps delay some time for him.
Wang Baole wasn't a timid person. Right now, a chill flash across his eyes. Determined, he quickened his breathing and leaped into the air as he grabbed the donkey, who was following a puppet around while chewing on his leg.
The donkey was behaving suspiciously ever since the puppets began to move the large amount of resources. Wang Baole's viciousness resulted in a traumatic experience for the donkey, and if not for that, the donkey would have eaten all the resources long ago.
Now, it didn't dare to eat anything, but it was still craving food. It could only lick… After being caught, the donkey immediately began to scream as it kicked its legs in panic. It looked innocent, as if trying to tell Wang Baole that it didn't eat a single thing.
"Listen up, donkey. You can use the city walls to hide, but you must never let a single ferocious beast enter the base. If not, I will make sure that your mouth remains shut for the rest of your life. If you succeed in this task… D*rn it, there are so many delicious things here. After I win, I will let you have a feast for three days and three nights!"
Wang Baole spoke sternly as he tossed the donkey onto the city walls and didn't care about it anymore. He leaped, and with the attention of the gasping live stream viewers from the Federation in the background, he waved his right hand, and a Dharmic Armament saber landed in his hands. Just as the other candidates' bases opened up and resisted the Beast Tide, he erupted at high speed, like a rainbow, charging forward as he roared at the two Ancient Corpses and the Beast Tide!
In the whole process of him charging out, a force erupted from Wang Baole. It was as if his external appearance had been erased, revealing the imposing manner that was a culmination of his experiences in the Pond Cloud Rainforest, Coulomb Basin, as well as the Mystic Luna Realm… the true him!
The image that surfaced in his mind was the scene of the large numbers of ferocious beasts escaping after the huge bat, and other beast leaders being killed at the seventh line of defense.
To survive this ordeal, the only way is to kill the beast leader and scare the other ferocious beasts away! Wang Baole looked extremely vicious, and his voice was like thunder, reverberating in all directions.
"Kill!"
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Chapter 355: Scaring the Beast Tide
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That scene shocked all the viewers from the Federation. In their eyes, right now, Wang Baole was like a sharp sword that had been removed from its sheath. He was so imposing and so frightening that it contrasted significantly from how he had been behaving previously. It was a complete transformation!
Some were even confused as to who the true Wang Baole was!
Was it the laid back, shameless fellow who kept showing off previously, or was it the one wielding a saber, his body like a dragon and his force so imposing—the one going head-on with the endless Beast Tide while remaining ferocious and determined?
The contrast was so huge that the live stream viewers from the Federation, as well as people from the Mars Colonial City, were gripped with shock. Sounds of their hasty breathing and gasps of shock emerged endlessly. Right now, in the New Mars Region, Wang Baole's speed was so fast that he was like a sharp dagger, charging directly into the crowd of beasts!
With the cleaving down of the saber, the approaching ferocious beasts didn't even have the chance to see Wang Baole before they were decapitated with the eruption of Wang Baole's cultivation and his astounding combat powers. Their limbs were torn off their bodies, and their bodies turned into a mush of flesh and blood as a result of Wang Baole charging towards and killing them viciously.
Snarls and painful screams reverberated, and Wang Baole's top was dyed red through this brief encounter with the ferocious beasts. The stench of blood hit one in the face and was a smell that not everybody could get used to. However, Wang Baole took a deep whiff without any signs of him being unaccustomed to it. There was even an indescribable feeling that he experienced.
It was as if he had suppressed himself too much these days, resulting in his intention to kill building up. Right now, that intention seemed to have been uncontrollably released, making the chill in his eyes even more apparent. His body didn't stop, and he continued charging forward.
In all the areas that he passed, the black glow of the saber shone, and a sonic boom reverberated. Another seven ferocious beasts charged head-on towards him, and even before they had landed, they were turned into a pool of flesh and blood in mid-air. As their crimson red blood spurted in all directions, Wang Baole appeared to have been transformed into a bloody figure as he weaved through the crowd. His goal remained the same throughout, and the destination he wanted to reach was…
One of the ten Ancient Corpses, which was less than a thousand feet away!
The skull of the Ancient Corpse was extremely large, and its hands were filled with gigantic mouths, which were collectively making a noise that was similar to countless people screaming together at the same time. It seemed extremely bad-tempered, and now, as it sprinted, it grabbed the ferocious beasts in its way, the mouths on its hand tearing the ferocious beasts apart. It was completely savage.
It seemed to have noticed Wang Baole. It suddenly turned its body, and its vicious and imposing manner became extremely significant. However, it didn't retreat and instead charged towards Wang Baole while screeching loudly. A thousand feet wasn't a short distance for cultivators, but now that both Wang Baole and the Ancient Corpse picked up speed, the live stream viewers from the Federation saw the duo near each other in an instant, in the blink of an eye!
The instant they neared, a hurricane erupted. Black winds swept in all directions, and the figure of a black crocodile—illusory but clearer than any of the other times it was seen previously—appeared, roaring towards the sky. The black crocodile seemed to have been integrated into one with Wang Baole, who was charging forward, making Wang Baole invisible in the eyes of outsiders. All they could see were the black crocodile riding on the black hurricane, charging towards the Ancient Corpse at high speed in a swallowing motion!
The Ancient Corpse wasn't to be belittled either. As it screamed, it unleashed a combat force on the level of someone who had a perfect Foundation Establishment realm cultivation. Right now, with both its hands raised, its arms began to swell. In just a blink of an eye, they turned gigantic, similar to two huge millstones carrying an astounding and indescribable physical force as it went after Wang Baole at high speed.
Looking at it from afar, it was a battleground that was extremely frightening. It became the focus of everyone's attention, and the spectators watched on without blinking. Even before they could react emotionally, the Ancient Corpse's two millstone hands neared in that instant, and Wang Baole was left with only two options!
One was to dodge it before slashing it with his saber!
The other option… was to disregard the Ancient Corpse's physical strength, and to slay it immediately!
However, he couldn't disrupt his force. From the beginning to now, he had been storing that force. Therefore… without a doubt, he chose the latter option. As the intention to kill grew stronger in his eyes, he didn't even bother to look at the Ancient Corpse's big hands, and he hollered.
"Kill!"
His words were being drowned out by a shockingly loud boom. He wielded his saber, and the surroundings vibrated vigorously. That act was a culmination of combat power from Wang Baole's current cultivation as a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, which was extremely near that of the late-stage. It also encompassed the Foundation Establishment force of his green lotus, his astounding physical strength, and even the two Heavenly Thunders in his body, which greatly increased his speed.
This way, that action of his resulted in lightning sparks spreading in all directions, which were visible from afar. It integrated into the black hurricane, and to an extent, it caused the hurricane to be transformed into Electromagnetism Burst.
Just like that, the Ancient Corpse's giant hands landed directly on Wang Baole's body, causing him to tremble and his Blood Qi to churn. It was almost as if his body was about to be ground into a pool of flesh. His astonishing physical strength began to spread after that, and as he resisted with all his might, he swayed the saber without hesitation, directing it to the Ancient Corpse's neck and sweeping it swiftly. A loud boom caused the entire combat grounds to vibrate, and amongst the Ancient Corpse's disbelief, its skull instantly flew upwards!
As it was decapitated, the Ancient Corpse's body seemed unable to withstand the unbelievably strong force of the Dharmic Armament as well, and it broke apart. Wang Baole's breathing quickened as he stepped on the falling body of the Ancient Corpse and leaped into the air, kicking the detached Ancient Corpse skull forcefully!
That kick instantly threw the skull outside the main gate of his zone!
With a loud bang, the skull landed, tumbling several times before stopping in front of the gate of the base. Its eyes were still open, and an imposing force still emanated from it. Then, one could see that its eyes were slowly transformed into eternal emptiness.
However, in that emptiness, a blurry figure of Wang Baole was reflected from it as he continued leaping into the air without stopping, charging ferociously towards the other Ancient Corpse!
Everything happened so fast that the live stream viewers from the Federation hadn't even managed to react when Wang Baole had completed his kill. At the same time, the surrounding Beast Tide grew visibly unruly and uneasy, as if Wang Baole's imposing manner made them instinctively unwilling to go near him as they dispersed in all directions.
As they dispersed, Wang Baole picked up speed since there were no longer obstacles in front of him. A bright flash appeared beneath his feet, and if one were to look at him from afar, it seemed as though he was flying. He was off the ground, stepping on a flash of lightning and becoming even more powerful than before. After covering a thousand feet, he immediately jumped and roared, grabbing hold of the saber with both hands, directing it towards the screaming and fearful second Ancient Corpse below him, which had refused to back down!
"Die!" Wang Baole roared. Not only did his Green Lotus Foundation Establishment give him a physical strength that far exceeded that of others, but it also gave him the capability to recover at an extremely high rate. That allowed Wang Baole to withstand the large force from the Ancient Corpse, and even heal the majority of his injuries in just a few moments. That made Wang Baole even more confident.
He was powerful, while the Ancient Corpse was gripped with fear, clearly shocked by what it was experiencing. Right now, with these two aspects balancing out, there was no need to guess what resulted from Wang Baole's act of flailing the saber. With a loud boom being produced, and as Wang Baole's saber landed, the second Ancient Corpse was cut into two, its dying scream reverberating in all directions as the two halves of its body fell.
As it fell, Wang Baole also landed, stepping on one half of the Ancient Corpse. He swept the saber in his right hand, and as the edge of the saber pointed to the ground, the fear experienced by the beasts after witnessing the demise of their two Ancient Corpse leaders exploded—their fear spreading in all directions. They didn't dare to go near, and this scene was witnessed clearly by all the live stream viewers of the Federation. In a radius of several thousand feet surrounding Wang Baole, there were no ferocious beasts in sight!
That instantly made everyone hold their breaths, frightened.
"He… He didn't get possessed, did he?"
"This is Wang Baole?"
Amidst the people's shock, loud cheers erupted from Ethereal Dao College after a brief moment of silence. Liu Daobin was extremely agitated, and a countless number of students grew excited.
At the same time, Ethereal Dao College's Sect Lord, as well as the Grand Elder of each pavilion, were moved. They looked at Wang Baole and nodded their heads approvingly. Through this battle, they knew that Wang Baole had really matured. Even though Wang Baole was even more vicious on the moon, not many people were able to witness it then. It was more hearsay and was nothing compared to witnessing it with their own eyes!
Slaying the two Ancient Corpses who had perfect Foundation Establishment realm cultivations as a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator… This power isn't held by any other Foundation Establishment realm cultivator in the entire Federation! The Ethereal Dao College Sect Lord laughed heartily, extremely happy and relieved. After all, White Deer Dao College's choice to support Li Yi instead of Wang Baole was something that he couldn't protest against, and that had already made him unhappy. However, he didn't mention it as he didn't want to create trouble.
However, right now, looking at Wang Baole from his own Dao College showing such capabilities, his smile was even more hearty, and his confidence in Wang Baole grew several folds.
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Chapter 356: Heart Aches for the Donkey
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At the same time, the scene of Wang Baole slaying the two Ancient Corpses who had perfected Foundation Establishment realm cultivations created a commotion within the other Dao Colleges. Of them, White Deer Dao College remained silent, while the Sect Lords of the Holy River Dao College and White Deer Branch College looked on curiously—with a gut feeling that if Wang Baole's power continued to grow at such a rate—there could perhaps be a transformation in the future workings of the four Dao Colleges!
If this chap were to reach Core Formation realm… As the four Dao Colleges remained surprised, other factions of the Federation were experiencing the same feelings too. The people from the Galactic Dusk Sect all gnarled their teeth, as the one they hated the most was indeed Wang Baole. However, there was nothing they could do as their Sect Lord had been meted the punishment of eternal incarceration for the incident on the Moon. They had no choice but to lay low, especially as their sects' powers had weakened significantly.
The major figures from the Plume Manifestation Connate Sect and Five Generation Sky Clan were now focusing all their attention on Wang Baole. In reality, Wang Baole had already become a prominent figure since the moon incident. But, he had just been a beginner at the Foundation Establishment realm whose future was still uncertain. Now, the tables had turned…
As an early-stage Foundation Establishment realm cultivator, he could already kill countless other Foundation Establishment realm cultivators. When he advanced to mid-stage Foundation Establishment realm, his abilities underwent a boost yet again, and he killed cultivators who had a perfect Foundation Establishment realm cultivation. This was significant in the eyes of everyone, since cultivators who had perfect Foundation Establishment realm cultivation made up the core of the Federation. After all, there weren't many Core Formation realm cultivators, and they were extremely important and couldn't be deployed for trivial purposes. Therefore, the people who were supporting the day-to-day operations of the various factions were disciples who didn't have a perfect Foundation Establishment realm cultivation.
However, Wang Baole showed that he could actually kill cultivators who had perfect Foundation Establishment realm cultivation. His combat capabilities alone were sufficient to make everyone overwhelmed and cause them to take him seriously. Even though there was no lack of capable Core Formation realm cultivators in those factions, the mood was still solemn. This was because they knew clearly that, right now, Wang Baole could be considered a talent, though not a divine being.
However, if Wang Baole emerged victorious this time around and became the mayor of the New Mars Region—who was fully in charge of the establishment of the Divine Armament project, or even a Primary Rank Four Noble—he would then become divine. To a certain extent, he would have joined the queue to become one of the future successors of the high officials of the Federation!
The reason why someone like Li Wan'er could suppress Zhuo Yixian and be seen as a nuisance to the Zhuo family lay not just in her family background. More important was Li Wan'er's position and her own capabilities, neither of which could be disregarded!
As the various factions, including even the Trilunaris Corporation, reveled in shock, a look of bewilderment appeared in Jin Duoming's eyes. Within the New Mars Region, Wang Baole didn't care about the ferocious beasts escaping in all directions at all. He was instead dragging half of the Ancient Corpse under the watchful eyes of millions as he made his way back to his base step by step.
Along the way, none of the ferocious beasts dared to go near him. When Wang Baole returned to his base and reached the main gate, he threw that half of the Ancient Corpse to the side, together with the skull.
It was to act as deterrence!
Thereafter, Wang Baole entered his base. The moment he was inside, he hurriedly sat down, quickly taking out bags of snacks and munching on them, his face pale.
I'm so hungry I'm about to faint! Why does unleashing all my physical strength make me so hungry… Or is it because of the recovery… Wang Baole didn't think much about it as he ate hungrily. However, the more he ate, the hungrier he became, and that drove him crazy. The arrogant and imposing front that he had presented had completely vanished in the face of his extreme hunger…
In the end, even after eating an astonishing amount, Wang Baole was only barely satiated. He raised his head to look at the donkey galloping towards him from afar. In the past, when he looked at the donkey, he only felt annoyed and irritated.
However, it seemed to be different right now.
Its fur is very shiny, which means that it has quite a lot of fat. Its limbs are very well developed as well, and its shank looks to be of good quality. If I were to barbecue it together with its fat, it would definitely taste great… There are also four hoofs that I could boil soup with… The donkey's ears are edible as well, and its head… it's also filled with meat… Upon seeing the donkey, these thoughts arose uncontrollably in Wang Baole's mind, and he quickly sized the donkey up.
However, Wang Baole's gaze instantly made the donkey freeze in shock, its eyes revealing how frightened it was. It quickly retreated in fear, as if it had sensed an indescribable feeling that something sinister was about to happen. It was already extremely cautious and didn't let any ferocious beasts barge in. After all, Wang Baole had attracted almost the entire Beast Tide previously. Even if there were a few lone ferocious beasts that came near, the donkey was almost at Foundation Establishment stage itself, and its speed wasn't far behind Wang Baole's. With a little effort, the donkey had managed to control the situation.
Therefore, upon noticing Wang Baole's return, the donkey had wanted to go to him for a reward for its hard work. After seeing Wang Baole taking out his snacks, it grew more agitated as it picked up speed. However, at that moment, Wang Baole's gaze made it tremble with fear as it hurriedly retreated back to the city walls, sneering as a show of how ferocious it was. However, it still felt insufficient, as it nervously ran, picking up seven half-eaten ferocious beast corpses and placing them in Wang Baole's line of sight.
Its idea was simple. It wanted to show how ferocious it was and to convey the message that it had been obedient in preventing the entry of the seven ferocious beasts. However, after realizing that Wang Baole's gaze remained the same, the donkey was so nervous that it was on the brink of tears as it gritted its teeth, dashing out of the base while screaming.
Wang Baole was taken aback, thinking that the donkey had grown its wit and guessed his intention. Therefore, he raised his head and looked towards the donkey. He immediately saw the donkey barging into the crowd of beasts, biting every single beast it saw. It looked vicious, impressive, and extremely capable, and even turned its head to look at Wang Baole occasionally.
That scene was also watched by the live stream viewers from the Federation. They all turned from a state of shock to a state of bewilderment as they watched in a blur. At that moment, they all felt that the person they were looking at was the Wang Baole they were familiar with.
At the same time, they empathized with the donkey's actions…
"My heart aches for the little donkey…"
"I bet that, in less than three years, the donkey would be killed and eaten by Wang Baole!"
As the crowd discussed amongst themselves, Wang Baole continued munching on his snacks before satisfyingly patting his stomach. He then commanded the donkey, who was weaving within the beasts to go over to him.
"Come back now. Don't think that I'm unaware that you're trying to get in their good books by telling them that you're one of them."
The donkey's ears stood upright. When it heard Wang Baole's command, it was shocked as it felt a little guilty. It also felt that Wang Baole was an extremely unpredictable person. Therefore, it gave up on the thought of escaping. After noticing that Wang Baole seemed to have satiated his hunger, it hurriedly ran back.
On the battleground right now, two distinct scenarios were playing out. On Wang Baole's side, there was almost no Beast Tide, while in the other zones, ferocious beasts were overflowing. Even though they copied Wang Baole and slew the Ancient Corpses, none of them could do it alone. A few of them had to work with each other. With Wang Baole having made the first attack, the ferocious beasts, though still shocked, were clearly more afraid of Wang Baole.
However, the fourth Beast Tide still passed eventually. The consequences were huge, and with the exception of Wang Baole, none of the remaining seven candidates could withstand the impact. As the Beast Tide subsided, they were also sent away and eliminated.
At the instant the Beast Tide dissipated, Wang Baole quickly took action, releasing thousands of puppets as they charged towards the zones left behind by those eliminated. In reality, he had been eyeing those zones for a long time, and under his command, the thousands of puppets went forward like lunatics and began dismantling and moving the items.
The other factions didn't stand and watch either as they also took action, snatching the items. After all, after experiencing the battle, they were all tired, having exhausted many of their human resources, which made them lose out compared to the thousands of professional puppets. Therefore, with everyone snatching the items, Wang Baole still managed to obtain the majority of the share.
After bringing the resources back, a look of anticipation appeared in Wang Baole's eyes as he once again began the process of constructing his perfect Eternal Fortress according to his blueprint. Very quickly, with the ample resources that he had obtained, his base had become a huge rectangular block when seen from afar!
This block enveloped Wang Baole's base, such that outsiders couldn't see its interior. They could only see the golden exterior of the structure made by different pieces of material. They were like a colorful collage and were made of good quality materials, which made them extremely sturdy.
At the same time, within the huge block, sounds of construction emerged continuously, which piqued the curiosity of the live stream viewers from the Federation.
"What is it that Wang Baole is trying to construct?"
"I understand now. Each successive round of this assessment is tougher than the last. It's too difficult to persevere until the end. It is likely that the final assessment would no longer test the cultivators and their combat capabilities, but the quality and power of the bases they have each constructed!"
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Chapter 357: Withdraw!
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Wang Baole was confident about the prowess of his Eternal Fortress. That was also where he pinned his hopes on for this assessment. He felt that the other strongholds that the others had made were weak, while his was the only formidable one.
It was this thought that spurred him to participate and persevere until now, despite knowing that he didn't have the support of any faction. Now, to a certain extent, he was no longer someone who was empty-handed and falling behind others. As a result of individual wins and losses, he had already swiftly closed the gap between him and the others.
This is known as using a battle to feed the next! Wang Baole thought arrogantly as his confidence in eventually emerging victorious and becoming the mayor of the New Mars Region grew. He felt that he had a good chance, and he looked at the other zones with greed in his eyes. The factions supporting the two candidates Kong Dao and Li Yi had provided each of them with an exaggerated amount of resources.
The resources were so abundant that Wang Baole felt that they must have been loaded. As for the other candidates, they were visibly less well off. There were even two candidates who had suffered significant losses and were now struggling to make ends meet.
However, Wang Baole had his own difficulties as well. He faced a problem in never having enough resources. He made a rough estimation and concluded that in order to perfectly create his Eternal Fortress, he needed to own two or three families worth of resources by himself. That, however, didn't seem very practical or possible, as once someone was eliminated, people would definitely jump in to get a share of their resources.
Forget it. I'll go according to the original plan to fight. Even if I can't possess everything by myself, whatever they take away would still belong to me eventually. Wang Baole was in good spirits as he looked at the thousands of puppets who were busy at work, thinking about how he wouldn't have to fight so hard for the next Beast Tide. His stronghold was imperfect now, but it would definitely be ready for combat by the time the next Beast Tide arrived.
I feel good. Wang Baole patted his stomach and was about to snack when suddenly, in the Divine Armament Catacombs outside, a loud boom emerged.
The noise was louder than what was heard before. That surprised all the candidates, including Wang Baole. After all, according to the previous intervals, at least an hour would be given for everyone to recuperate from the previous Beast Tide. However, right now, it was barely half an hour since the fourth Beast Tide had passed, yet the fifth wave was beginning!
Was the tempo increased, or was it because we spent too much time during the fourth wave? Wang Baole took a deep breath and leaped up immediately onto the city walls. He hurriedly took a look, and what he saw frightened him.
In reality, not only Wang Baole was taken aback. The other candidates also responded similarly; they breathed rapidly, a torrent of emotions crashing in their hearts.
Not only had the present Beast Tide arrived sooner, but there were also ten Death Beasts with cultivations on the level of early-stage Core Formation realm in the crowd. They were in various sizes, and all looked distinct from each other. However, what was common was that a black flame was present in their eyes that seemed to be capable of burning anything and everything. The black flame caused the area around them to warp.
The ripples produced by the Core Formation realm beasts were very distinct as they spread in all directions. Behind them were more than a hundred giant corpses similar to the ones Wang Baole had slain previously. The smell of rotting flesh emanated in all directions, inducing one to puke while freezing them in fear. There were also numerous combat vehicles and birds that were flying in the sky, screaming shrilly.
That scene made Wang Baole, the other candidates, and even the live stream viewers form the Federation freeze with fear, and noisy discussions erupted.
"What a huge leap in difficulty! How are they supposed to resist it?"
"Gosh, there are actually such frightening ferocious beasts on Mars! What level of cultivation do they have?"
As the people from the Federation erupted in commotion, Wang Baole and the rest of the people in the New Mars Region looked extremely solemn. Without hesitation, Li Yi and Kong Dao gave up on trying to tidy up. They disregarded the consequences and turned their efforts to build the best defenses instead, as they knew clearly that this current Beast Tide would very likely lead to the elimination of several candidates!
Right now, there were only seven candidates remaining!
Just as everyone was locked in a state of seriousness, and Wang Baole was breathing rapidly, a ferocious beast in the form of a giant winged bear—that seemed to be rotting on the exterior, yet equipped with the combat power of a Core Formation realm cultivator—suddenly flew into the sky at high speed. Even before anyone could react, it crashed into the zone belonging to one of the candidates like a shooting star.
Everything happened very quickly. That candidate and his servants were still in the midst of tidying up. They had just managed to activate the array formation in their zone, but were a step too late. As the ferocious beast with Core Formation realm combat powers charged into the grounds, loud booms and painful screams instantly erupted. The candidate was shocked and dismayed at the crisis that struck. He immediately crushed his jade slip and escaped, but his servants were too slow, as even though they also chose to run away, they didn't have the teleportation jade slip, and therefore suffered severe injuries and deaths.
All of it happened in the blink of an eye. The fifth Beast Tide had just arrived but had already eliminated one candidate. That gripped all the remaining candidates with fear, and even Wang Baole grew nervous.
He saw how scary the current Beast Tide was, and knew clearly that he had underestimated the Beast Tide this time around. If he had half an hour more, his stronghold would be equipped with greater levels of power, but it was a fact that the current wave had come earlier than expected, and that made Wang Baole extremely troubled.
The stronghold still isn't ready. It would likely fail in resisting the beasts even if I were to use it to go against them now. Furthermore, if it suffers any damage, that would mean that I would be handed an early ticket to elimination… A glow flashed across Wang Baole's eyes as he looked at the catacombs outside. There was an uncountable number of beasts in the Beast Tide, charging towards him under the lead of a rotting corpse with Core Formation realm cultivation that looked like a giant monitor lizard. They created an imposing bluster, and it could easily be imagined, that upon impact, the incomplete stronghold of his would definitely be destroyed.
Darn it! This is forcing me to use my trump card! Wang Baole was furious. After handing some matters over to the little donkey, he leaped into the air and went outside. His Dharmic Armament appeared instantly, and he grabbed it tightly in his hands. Just like he had resisted the previous Beast Tide, he leaped over the walls and charged out!
The difference was that in the last wave, his opponents had a cultivation similar to someone who had a perfect Foundation Establishment realm cultivation. Right now, however, his opponents had the combat powers of a Core Formation cultivator. The difference between the two groups was too significant.
Everything that was happening instantly made the crowd from the Federation, the people from Mars, and even the various factions, freeze in shock. As they looked at the extremely brave Wang Baole, they were flabbergasted.
"This Wang Baole isn't out of his mind, is he? I thought that he was smart…"
"Isn't this courting death?"
"Is he trying to throw his life away?"
Even Li Yi, Kong Dao, and the others had noticed Wang Baole, who seemed to be fearless of death. They were all dumbfounded, but also instinctively felt that something was amiss.
However, they didn't have the time to care about Wang Baole's survival. The ferocious beasts in the fifth wave were much more ferocious than before, and as they advanced in their attacks, they were going head-on against the various zones. Instantly, a loud boom reverberated in all directions, and every single zone suffered significant damages.
As they put in all their effort in their resistance, the army of beasts charging towards Wang Baole, who were under the lead of the giant rotting monitor lizard, neared. The ground was shaking, and they were now less than ten thousand feet away from the walls of Wang Baole's zone. At the same time, Wang Baole also neared them at high speed.
Looking from a distance, Wang Baole was a lone ranger against a sea-like Beast Tide. The forces involved were frightening, and the two sides appeared as if they were about to collide with each other. Numerous live stream viewers from the Federation couldn't bear to watch Wang Baole die before their own eyes… No matter how powerful Wang Baole had been previously, he was, after all, merely a Foundation Establishment realm cultivator!
However, just as the Beast Tide neared and the rotting giant monitor lizard arrived head-on, Wang Baole suddenly stopped in his advance, standing there and raising his Dharmic Armament. He roared with a low voice, "Withdraw!"
The moment he spoke, the heaven and earth transformed, and the clouds circled in reverse. An indescribable aura arrived imposingly, forming a frightening force. It was difficult to describe the range of the aura's effects. However, at that moment, the beasts in the Beast Tide in front of Wang Baole all let out painful cries and retreated, as if they had met with a frightening existence. They were moving at high speeds previously, and now, as they retreated, they collided with each other, forming a mess.
That was especially so for the arrogantly approaching rotting giant monitor lizard. Instinctively, it felt a sense of danger it had never experienced before. However, everything happened so fast that it wasn't only unable to retreat, but its body was also twisted as it rapidly leaped over to the other side. It chose to fall to the ground with a loud thud instead of further approaching Wang Baole. Even after landing heavily on the ground, it still scrambled to retreat with fear…
This ridiculous and unimaginable scene made the live stream viewers from the Federation hold their breath; they fell silent…
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Chapter 358: Deterrence!
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Through the footages from the live stream, everything was simply too frightening. On the spirit screen, Wang Baole was standing alone in front of the Beast Tide. He merely bellowed, and instantly, all the ferocious beasts were like frightened, obedient puppies—retreating with fear and tumbling into a mess.
That scene instantly took all the viewers watching the live stream through the spirit screen by surprise. The other candidates and their servants in the New Mars Region felt everything even more distinctively, as a frightening vibe erupted. That feeling spread only a small area but was sufficient to cause everyone's mind to buzz, and their hearts to be filled with fear.
"What's going on?"
"Wang Baole… What… What did he do?"
"How is that possible? This irritating fatty merely gave a command to withdraw, and that managed to make all the ferocious beasts so fearful!" All the candidates and their servants were taken aback, and they looked at Wang Baole with disbelief and fear. That was especially so for Kong Dao and Li Yi.
What trick is Wang Baole playing? Li Yi was suspicious, while Kong Dao's gaze constricted. He was born in the ferocious beast sea and had a mysterious beginning. His instincts were sharper than other people, and that made him feel everything even more strongly.
This frightening force comes from the galactic firmament… Kong Dao inhaled deeply. In his eyes, an additional layer of mystery was now shrouding Wang Baole.
Additionally, the ferocious beasts in the other areas felt the frightening vibe. They were now running away at high speed in fear, distancing themselves from Wang Baole with all their might.
Everything that happened created chaos on the battlegrounds, and at the same time, it also made Wang Baole's prowess even more prominent!
Wang Baole looked calm, as if everything to him was as simple and straightforward as blowing a puff of air. Now, as his gaze swept in all directions, he slowly raised his head, looking towards the firmament while carrying a look of steadiness in his eyes. He looked like a formidable expert.
Even though he was a little fat, his looks weren't bad. In terms of his ability to scare, he could make everyone frightened and unable to see through his tricks.
However, in reality, Wang Baole was delighted and feeling full of himself. He was left without a choice previously and decided to silently chant the Dao sutra in his heart.
Wang Baole wasn't afraid of the suspicions that came with the arrival of this frightening vibe. During the preparation process, which took place even before he entered the assessment, he had already anticipated that this would happen. He evaluated the trade-offs and eventually concluded that if he was really left without any other choices, he would have to be determined.
There was still dignity in his heart. After all, there was a saying in the high officials' autobiographies that when something was known only by a small portion of people, it could be considered a secret. Right now, it seemed as if he was living in darkness. Everyone who found out about the secret in this darkness would instinctively become greedy and would vie over it.
However… If everyone came to know of this matter, it would no longer be a secret. Instead, it would be exposed like the people standing under the sun. As there was greed, there would be inevitable acts by people to contain and restrict each other. That would actually be the safest outcome.
That was unless everyone who was greedy congregated together. However, right now, with the New Mars Region being watched through live stream by the entire Federation, it was impossible for the greedy people to reach a consensus and join forces.
Therefore, Wang Baole knew very well that as long as the regulations of the Federation remained in place, and as long as it wasn't chaos right now, then the theories about secrets as outlined in the high officials' autobiographies would hold!
After all, the Spirit Inception Era had just begun, and no one would dare say that they didn't have secrets and unique opportunities. If not, why was it that some people managed to become Core Formation cultivators, while some still remained as True Breath realm cultivators amongst the innumerable crowd?
All these are related to one's capabilities. Similarly, it was also related to one's fate!
At the same time, amongst the live stream viewers from the Federation, the major figures from the Federation, including the Martian Colony Governor, all of them narrowed their eyes. Thoughts ran through their heads when the giant tree suddenly tightened its fists. No one could see through what was happening, but he was reminded of an incident in Coulomb Basin, and that made him grit his teeth. He knew that Wang Baole was pretending again, and a glow immediately flashed across his eyes. Instinctively, he wanted to speak up about it, leveraging on this incident to make Wang Baole a hated individual, and at the same time, making himself the subject of jealousy and fear!
However, just as he was about to open his mouth, he frowned slightly and thought about it. He merely cursed Wang Baole for being sly under his breath, and helplessly gave up the thought of causing a ripple effect.
The giant tree was the only one who knew those thoughts. It was without question that the others had no idea what he was thinking about, but at this moment, numerous major figures of the Federation looked bizarrely at Wang Baole through the Spirit screen. They were all clear that Wang Baole must be holding onto some sort of special tool.
Amongst them, there were some whose first thought was to find out what that unique tool was. However, they soon hesitated. Wang Baole was gradually becoming more powerful and would become a Primary Rank Four Noble once he successfully became the mayor of the New Mars Region, which would make him a high official of the Federation. To a certain extent, as the zone he would be in control of was a critical area, he would hold a power similar to those who were Primary Rank Three Nobles.
Even if Wang Baole didn't become the mayor of the New Mars Region eventually, the thought of revealing his secrets in public still made those who carried the intent hesitate.
After all, no one who achieved their current position was a fool. Even if they were momentarily consumed by ridiculous thoughts, they soon got a grip of themselves…
The reality was that there was an entirely different meaning to finding out the secret through one's own effort and revealing everything in public. Everyone wanted to be in possession of the secret, and that made it difficult for everyone to join forces. The matter should never be exposed, even if a consensus was reached, or if there was an agreement for someone to act. Otherwise, it would become an indelible mark if people from the Federation were to know about it.
This was a matter that people of higher status, cultivation, and dreams, should never get themselves involved in.
Furthermore, Wang Baole had quite a background… To a certain extent, it could be said that once he became the mayor of the New Mars Region, those who had the intention to risk it would have no choice but to give up on their plans.
In reality, Wang Baole also knew well that he was taking a risk this time around. However, through his evaluation, he concluded that nothing was certain in life. Therefore, there was no harm to risk it during certain crucial turning points in life!
If I win, I would have made a giant leap towards becoming the mayor of the New Mars Region. If I lose, I will just quietly return to the Dao College and suck up to the Grand Supreme Elder. On the battleground, Wang Baole lifted his head and looked in all directions. He felt for his storage bag, which contained three sculptures that he had created.
One was of the Federation President Duan Muque, the other was the Grand Supreme Elder, while the last was that of the Martian Colony Governor. That was the escape route he had thought for himself. If anyone were to ask him about what happened today, he would showcase the three sculptures, and say an obvious but irrefutable lie.
Whatever, I, Wang Baole, do, will be full proof! Wang Baole was delighted as he felt the frightening vibe that he had attracted slowly dissipating. He was more than accustomed to that feeling.
As he thought about how he had only bellowed out two words but could result in such a strong and frightening force erupting, Wang Baole felt that with a simple snap of his fingers, the capabilities he exhibited were to be feared. He didn't care much about the nagging feeling that seemed to be waking him up somewhere in the depths of the cosmos.
However, if I use this trick too many times, would it really awaken? Wang Baole, who was in a state of delight, suddenly harbored this thought. He got a shock, but when he thought of Little Missy who was always accurate and truthful in her words telling him that everything was fake, he slightly heaved a sigh of relief. However, he was still fearful and planned to confirm the theory with Little Missy after the assessment concluded.
Otherwise, every time I chant the sutra, it would be like slapping an asleep person before running away, then returning to slap them again… *The more Wang Baole thought about it, the more nervous he grew, and he decided not to ponder over the matter anymore. Right now, as he watched the Beast Tide shunning away from his territory and approaching the zones belonging to the other candidates, Wang Baole felt that he was safe. He kept his Dharmic Armament, and calmly and arrogantly walked back to his base, his hands behind his back.
The moment he returned, he immediately activated some of his puppets and directed them towards the bases of the eliminated candidates, furiously tearing down and moving their belongings as others watched on.
At the same time, Li Yi's shock was slowly transformed into hatred as the Beast Tide arrived, and as she watched Wang Baole shamelessly tearing down everything. However, she was helpless and could only try to resist with all her might.
The Beast Tide this time, however, was extremely powerful. Very soon, the base of one candidate was destroyed, and he had no choice but to crush the jade slip and get transported away.
Wang Baole grew agitated as he witnessed what happened. He activated some puppets again to continue the process of tearing down and transporting the resources. In order to prevent the Beast Tide from interrupting the puppets, Wang Baole gave his all and made his way there personally, while chanting the Dao sutra…
Just like this, the entire process was extremely smooth. As others resisted the beasts while cursing under their breaths, Wang Baole successfully emptied two bases and began to construct his own base furiously.
Until now, there were only half of the original ten candidates left resisting the Beast Tide. Amongst them, other than Li Yi, Kong Dao, and Wang Baole, the remaining two were finding it hard to withstand it. Eventually, one of them could no longer hold on, and even before Wang Baole could send his puppets to the base, and even before the current Beast Tide ended, the sixth Beast Tide suddenly began!
In the loud boom, within the Divine Armament Catacombs, more ferocious beasts emerged, covering a larger area than before as they roared!
It was at this moment that Wang Baole had finally gotten sufficient resources to construct the stronghold that was suitable for combat. As loud clanging noises reverberated within the base, this gigantic block-like stronghold suddenly let out loud booms.
It was in operation!
Wang Baole was revitalized. He raised his right hand and pointed towards the incoming Beast Tide in the distance.
"Eternal Fortress, suppress them!"
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Chapter 359: The Eternal Fortress Reigns!
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The moment Wang Baole spoke, all the live stream viewers from the Federation were taken aback. That was because, at that moment, the base that Wang Baole had constructed in the form of a gigantic block suddenly underwent a shocking transformation.
The block seemed to have been cut horizontally into layers. However, taking a closer look, perhaps it was already constructed layer by layer, just that it wasn't the focus of people's attention; its overall appearance making one think that it was a solid block.
With the appearance of the layers, it could be seen that the top-most layer was like a cover that was being lifted backwards. Looking at it from afar, the block seemed to have become a book, and the layer that was lifted was its cover.
This was the essence of Wang Baole's design, the unique feature of the Eternal Fortress!
What he had constructed was indeed a book!
With the cover of the book lifted, the first page was revealed. At that instant, everyone from the Federation who was watching the live stream realized, surprisingly, that it wasn't words that had appeared on the first page, but rather rows of Baole Cannons!
At one glance, the first page of the zone's stronghold, which was in the form of a book, was covered densely by a thousand Baole Cannons. Right now, as they all came into view at once, a shockingly loud boom was produced!
As the noise reverberated, light rays instantly appeared above Wang Baole, as if they were occupying the sky, towards the incoming Beast Tide that was roaring as they approached.
The frightening loud boom instantly shook the heavens and earth, and as the Baole Cannons fired all at once, the ground appeared to be on the brink of cracking apart. The cries of the countless ferocious beasts were instantly drowned out as their bodies were visibly pierced and broken apart. As their flesh and blood splattered in all directions, an invisible big hand seemed to have descended from the skies, crushing everything and destroying them!
The loud noise frightened the other candidates in the other zones most, resulting in a sense of fear gripping them just as they were in the process of resisting the Beast Tide. They couldn't help but look towards Wang Baole.
Even before they could react, the Baole Cannons fired in unison for the second and third time!
The noise was even louder, the power even stronger, and the level of lethality was increased significantly. Whatever was happening made everyone from the Federation who was watching the live stream hold their breaths, as the force by which Wang Baole's stronghold had erupted was beyond their wildest imagination.
However, the military, as well as those who were familiar with the Baole Cannon, knew that even though the force of the collective firing was large, and could, to a certain extent, last longer than the Fire God Cannons, it was nowhere near being limitless.
Resources were secondary. What was more important was that every time the Baole Cannons were fired, damage would occur. Therefore, other than having to prepare more Baole Cannons, more maintenance specialists had to be hired as well.
Even though they saw the thousand puppets from Wang Baole, they still felt that it was a challenging task. Li Yi and Kong Dao quickly calmed down from their shock, having reached the same conclusion.
He's just acting tough and won't last! Li Yi sneered, seeing that after the sixth firing, the Baole Cannons were already glowing red. She laughed, and was about to watch Wang Baole make a fool of himself, but at that moment…
Wang Baole, who was standing just beside his stronghold, revealed a glow in his eyes. He knew that whether his Eternal Fortress had been appropriately named would depend on his following decisions, and on whether the processes of construction and continual perfection would succeed!
It has been proven theoretically many times… Now, it's time to see whether it actually works!
Wang Baole took a deep breath, and raised his right hand seals, pointing towards the stronghold as he fully activated the stronghold so that it was up and running!
"Turn the pages!"
The moment he spoke, the seals were activated. Instantly, the book-like stronghold vibrated, and the first page of it, which was filled with a thousand Baole Cannons, was swiftly lifted as if it was really a page of a book. After turning over, it landed, revealing the second page!
On the second page, another thousand Baole Cannons were revealed. They fired in unison again, creating a loud bang that continued to shock the heavens and earth. Soon, the second page was lifted, revealing the third, fourth, and fifth page…
Every page until the eleventh page was filled with a thousand Baole Cannons. Every time the cannons appeared, they fired in unison, in an astonishing force that covered a large area!
Immediately, a huge contrast was seen between Wang Baole and the other resisting candidates on the battleground. It was clear that even if the other candidates fired in unison, they still needed to pause and recuperate. However, for Wang Baole, from the beginning until now, he had already fired the cannons in unison over seventy times, but still showed no signs of stopping. He even gave people the impression that he could fire the cannons continuously!
That was especially so as the Beast Tide in front of Wang Baole was on the brink of collapse. In their horror and fear, the ferocious beasts dared not near the area around Wang Baole's zone, and could only dash towards other areas. That compounded the pressure on the other candidates, as if applying salt on a wound.
The contrast and the deafening sound produced from the unison firing instantly shocked the people from the Federation. Gasps of shock could be heard coming continuously from the households, and even the military was taken aback. The Governor from Martian Colony was also surprised.
"Every page is filled with thousands of Baole Cannons. This is already the eleventh page. How could he possess so many Baole Cannons… That's over ten thousand of them!" Even though he was the creator of the Baole Cannon, it still requires an unimaginable amount of resources to construct them… That was definitely out of reach for a mere Foundation Establishment realm cultivator!
"Something's not right… Look, of the Baole Cannons that appeared in the later pages, many of them have been used before… I remember one of them was damaged on the exterior cover, and it appeared again on the third page!"
"I understand now… There aren't ten thousand Baole Cannons. In reality, there could only be just over two thousand of them. They were all made and reconstructed from whatever Wang Baole ravaged from the other candidates! The real mystery lay in the stronghold!"
"Every time a page is flipped, a process of repair and reconstruction occurs. His stronghold must definitely harness a formidable ability to restore the Baole Cannons, such that it's instant, allowing the Baole Cannons to reappear with every page that's flipped so that they can be continuously reused…"
As more people gained a brief insight as to what was going on, they grew even before shocked than before. The design of Wang Baole's stronghold evoked strong emotions in them.
To them, the essence of the design lay in the ability to repair and reconstruct swiftly. This way, it could allow the stronghold to fire the cannons in unison, in a seemingly unlimited fashion, as long as there were sufficient resources!
The giant tree stayed silent as it watched the book turn onto its fifteenth page but still not show any signs of stopping. He sighed as he looked at the stronghold that was in the process of unison firing, as well as the exhilarated Wang Baole.
This was indeed something he had never imagined. Even though he saw the blueprint previously, he never thought that it would come to fruition.
As for the Martian Colony Governor standing on the side, a bizarre look appeared on her face, as she spoke softly in a low voice.
So… This is the Eternal Fortress… It does live up to its name! However, I am curious to know whether there are other surprising features of this Eternal Fortress! After thinking about it, the Martian Colony Governor immediately activated her hand seals and the Great Martian Array Formation.
Seeing that he had the capability to resist the current Beast Tide, Wang Baole was delighted. He had even set his eyes on the other candidates, waiting for the moment when they could no longer hold on, which was when he would ravage their territories.
The thought had just popped into his head, and his delight hadn't even coursed through all the veins in his body when a loud boom emerged from the Divine Armament Catacombs once again. The seventh Beast Tide had begun, more powerful than before as it involved even more beasts. That made one of the candidates, who was already having difficulties resisting the Beast Tide, curl under the immense pressure and choose to give up immediately.
That candidate was from the Senate. Even though the candidate felt indignant, he was helpless. After his elimination, there were only three candidates left!
They were Wang Baole, Kong Dao, and Li Yi!
It could be said that the moment that determined who the losers and winners were had suddenly arrived. That caused Wang Baole's eyes to widen immediately.
So sudden!
Why do I feel that it is being done on purpose? Wang Baole took a deep breath, especially after noticing that in the seventh Beast Tide, a two hundred foot tall giant had appeared, one that looked without care or concern for his Baole Cannons. He was like a piece of armor, resisting the Baole Cannons, leading the large beast crowd as it charged at high speed towards Wang Baole. Wang Baole shuddered, hyperventilating at what he saw.
"Second transformation of the Eternal Fortress!" With crisis looming, Wang Baole roared, activating his hand seals yet again!
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Chapter 360: Food!
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As Wang Baole controlled the Eternal Fortress, there were several extremely tall giants outside the stronghold resisting the Baole Cannons that were firing in unison. They roared as they approached swiftly. They were huge, and their stride was shocking. Within the time of a few breaths, they were already less than a thousand feet from Wang Baole!
However, a price was paid. One giant's body burst apart due to the continuous firing of the Baole Cannons. Despite that, the Beast Tide was still brought near. Looking from afar, Li Yi and Kong Dao were struggling hard to resist, and as for Wang Baole's stronghold, it seemed as if the current-like Beast Tide was about to submerge their bases at any moment…
At that instant, when the Beast Tide neared, the ground outside the Eternal Fortress shook, and a golden wall was erected!
That wall was part of the Eternal Fortress. When it appeared, it blocked the advance of the Beast Tide. Leveraging on the time obtained, the Baole Cannons continued firing in unison, causing significant damage to the Beast Tide.
However, it seemed that the golden wall was still insufficient, as it broke apart after blocking the beasts for a few moments. As the Beast Tide neared once again, which was the instant the stronghold wall broke apart, the broken wall suddenly shrunk, and the second wall was erected, continuing in the blockade.
Just like that, the stronghold wall seemed to rise and fall continuously without limits. It cycled between shrinking and erecting, and that directly delayed and blocked the frightening Beast Tide out. Coupled with the firing of Baole Cannons, the number of casualties in the Beast Tide increased endlessly!
It worked based on the same principle as the Baole Cannons were repaired and reconstructed. That was also the essence of Wang Baole's Eternal Fortress!
At the same time, it was the most challenging problem he had to overcome during the lengthy planning process!
That was to say that the ability to self-repair, rather than requiring a thousand puppets to take part in the repair and construction process, required turning the Eternal Fortress itself into a gigantic construction puppet instead!
The Martian Colony Governor smiled and nodded approvingly as she watched on. The curiosity in her eyes also grew stronger.
"Eternal Fortress!" As she muttered softly, the live stream viewers from the Federation were long frozen in surprise due to the seemingly endless transformations of the Eternal Fortress…
Wang Baole was extremely agitated as well as he watched his Eternal Fortress blocking the Beast Tide. In his exhilaration, he immediately activated his hand seals, and instantly, the book pages behind him flipped at an even faster rate. Every time a page was flipped, a force erupted. They weren't all from the Baole Cannons, as there were other Dharmic Artifacts like the Fire God Cannon which he dismantled from others. They may be torn and tattered, but it mattered little to Wang Baole now. They were activated at full force, and instantly, the loud boom that resulted shook Mars as it reverberated in between heaven and earth!
Wang Baole forcefully resisted the sixth and seventh Beast Tide, and that was the same for Kong Dao and Li Yi. Even though the two of them were well equipped with resources, it was still a challenging battle. After all, the number of beasts that would appear with each Beast Tide wouldn't lessen with fewer candidates as the elimination process continued.
In reality, the further the battle went, the more challenging it became. What Wang Baole and the two of them had to confront was the pressure from the Beast Tide that was to be shared by ten candidates.
Therefore, even though their respective strongholds had been completed, they could only barely save themselves and try to drag the time. They all understood that there wasn't an obligation to eliminate the Beast Tides. Rather, their goal was to resist for a longer time than the other candidates, until the other two candidates were eliminated. The one that remained would naturally be the winner!
The idea was good, and the strategy was succeeding. However, in this intense battleground, no one noticed that, beside the Divine Armament Catacombs, a little boy had appeared silently, for an unknown period of time.
The little boy had all his limbs, but his body was like an illusion, invisible to everyone. The live stream viewers from the Federation and the Federation elites hadn't noticed the existence of the little boy.
He was standing there, looking extremely solemn as a strong death vibe emanated from his body. His gaze was cold and ruthless, as he first looked at Li Yi, sweeping his gaze on Li Yi's array formation stronghold, before looking at Kong Dao, and finally at Wang Baole.
However, when he looked at Wang Baole, it sensed the donkey that was hiding in the stronghold. The originally expressionless little boy moved and seemed to be gritting his teeth. After pondering about it, he seemed to be analyzing the situation, before sighing under his breath and charging towards Kong Dao.
As he charged towards Kong Dao, he didn't realize that the donkey, who was originally gnawing on a chicken bone happily in the Eternal Fortress, had suddenly raised its head. Its ears perked upright, and it widened its eyes, looking in the direction of Kong Dao's stronghold. The bone in its mouth fell to the floor, along with its unstoppable flow of saliva.
The donkey even disregarded the chicken bone, which it loved and couldn't bear to eat. A green glow shone from its eyes, as if it was extremely excited and agitated. However, it was afraid of frightening the delicious food away like it did last time. Therefore, after thinking about it, the scent of its body gradually disappeared. Like a chameleon, it blended into its surroundings, before moving slowly, leaving the Eternal Fortress and going into hiding.
Right now, the little boy was moving at an extremely fast speed, disregarding the Beast Tide as well as Kong Dao's stronghold as he burrowed into it without hesitation. When he saw cultivators, he passed through them immediately. In that instant, the cultivators he passed through trembled before collapsing.
He was smart and didn't massacre everyone without thought. Rather, he stood at a crucial position and carried out his killings in the stronghold, and that made him more dangerous. Very soon, the people from the Federation watched as Kong Dao's stronghold, which was originally in the process of resistance, gradually seem to fail, its protective shield breaking apart.
Kong Dao was shocked as he hurriedly inspected the situation. He looked awful, having heard the news that there were many of his cultivators standing on guard at crucial locations dying off mysteriously.
That was especially so the moment he neared and saw a corpse with his own eyes. He couldn't help but take a deep breath. He understood that amongst the Beast Tide, there were a few frightening, spirit-like existences.
Of the people that died, there were two who had similar cultivation levels as Kong Dao. However, in reality, they were the backups sent by Duan Muque, and they both had combat capabilities that didn't fall far behind that of Kong Dao's. Most importantly, the two of them had trump cards that, once used, would delay time, with the trade-off being one's life.
However, neither of them had the chance to use the trump card before they suddenly died. Furthermore, it seemed like both of them had been killed by a single attack, and that made Kong Dao worried. The stronghold was destroyed at this crucial juncture and not during other less important situations. It was a critical moment in the resistance of the Beast Tide, and as a result of this, Kong Dao's stronghold broke apart.
Kong Dao, who looked miserable knowing that he had lost his chance of winning, was indignant but also helpless at reversing the situation. On the other hand, he had a strong sense that something sinister would happen. Instinctively, he told himself that if he continued to stay, he wouldn't be able to avoid the crisis!
Therefore, just as the sense of danger grew stronger, he broke the jade slip without hesitation and was instantly teleported away. The moment he left, the little boy neared at a fast speed, passing directly through Kong Dao's blurry figure, but he still ended up empty-handed.
Seeing that someone had escaped, the little boy seemed troubled. Looking at the broken stronghold and the Beast Tide roaring in all directions, he tilted his head and gazed at Li Yi, who was still persevering, before glancing at Wang Baole. He was just about to go towards Li Yi when he stopped in his tracks, looking at Wang Baole once again.
In his eyes, Wang Baole was now standing on the stronghold wall, continuously activating his hand seals and controlling the stronghold to attack the Beast Tide. The other creature whom he hated, and who was standing nearby, had suddenly disappeared.
After the little boy thought about it, a fierce look appeared in his eyes as he felt that the grudges between him and the beasts were too deep, and he didn't want to face it at the moment. He planned to kill the fatty first, as interest.
With that thought, the little boy looked even more ruthless, and he changed his direction away from Li Yi and towards Wang Baole at high speed. He passed by numerous ferocious beasts on the battleground and neared Wang Baole.
Right now, Wang Baole was taken aback as he watched Kong Dao's stronghold being destroyed, and noticed his departure. That made him bewildered, as according to his previous judgment, even though it was challenging for him to resist the Beast Tide even with ample resources, he wouldn't cave in so quickly.
This Kong Dao… What happened… As Wang Baole grew alert, he turned to look at the Eternal Fortress that was still launching attacks, thinking about whether to activate his trump card. Only the initial stages of the Eternal Fortress' construction were completed, and the usage of the trump card would affect the construction process, but if it was a crucial juncture, he couldn't care too much and could only activate it.
Just as Wang Baole came to a decision while being alert, the fire in his body uncontrollably shook. Wang Baole was shocked, as, on his right, the little boy's figure neared at an astonishing speed, and was about to pass through him…
However, there was another figure charging towards the little boy at an even faster speed. It seemed to have laid low for a long time, and at that instant, carrying its exhilaration and mania, it erupted out excitedly!
"Son!"
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Chapter 361: A Grudge That Would Last Centuries
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The donkey had learned its lesson and grown smarter. Perhaps it had finally understood the darkness and evils present in this world after Wang Baole's repeated thrashings and scoldings. It had no choice but to shed its original naivety and learn to be cunning.
It learned to conceal itself, to sneak up on others, to wait patiently for the perfect ambush…
Like what it was doing now. After the food had appeared and it had discovered it, the donkey had become so excited it had started to tremble. But it had worried that it would frighten its food off. That was why it had hidden itself and concealed its tracks. After racing out of the Eternal Fortress, it had predicted that the food would come after Wang Baole. That was why it had practiced patience and quietly hid in a corner. It hadn't even dared to blink.
Indeed, heaven smiled upon those who put in the effort. After some time, it finally saw the arrival of its food. The boy approached Wang Baole. Before he could slip through Wang Baole's physical form, at the same time that Wang Baole realized something was amiss, the donkey cried excitedly and dashed forward with a sudden burst of speed.
The donkey seemed to have unleashed its full potential as its speed surpassed that of lightning. When Wang Baole looked over, he saw but an afterimage of the donkey. In the blink of an eye, the donkey got itself between Wang Baole and the boy. Excitement shone in its eyes. It widened its jaw at the boy who seemed to have walked straight into its mouth, and took a loud, crunchy bite.
Everything had happened too quickly. The boy was stunned. A moment ago, a fatty had stood before him, and the next moment, the world seemed to have turned upside down. The fatty had disappeared, and in his place was the hateful and terrifying monster!
The monster's eyes were glowing brightly. The boy thought he was hearing things. He seemed to hear the monster laughing maniacally as it asked him…
Are you surprised? Are you thrilled…
These thoughts flashed across the boy's mind as the donkey appeared suddenly and bit him. Before he could react, his newly grown right arm was bitten clean off by the donkey. Then, the donkey charged forward again and opened its mouth. It was going to swallow the boy's head whole.
The donkey's speed was extraordinary, its movements fluid. There was a great possibility that it had rehearsed this before. The boy was no simple creature though. He let loose a pained shriek that no one could hear after his arm was bitten off and blood-red light suddenly erupted from his person. He retreated instantly, narrowly dodging the lethal bite from the approaching donkey.
The boy fled into the distance. He was on the verge of tears as he stared at his twice-lost arm and the donkey still frantically searching for him. He was furious. He was about to go mad, but in the end, he clamped everything down. He stared at the empty space where his arm had been, then, with great sorrow and anger, turned and raced away.
Wang Baole had immediately felt the Dark Fire stir inside his body. It quieted after the donkey arrived in a sudden blur and crunched on something. His eyes flashed. He tilted his head and studied the donkey. The donkey had a contradictory look of satisfaction and regret on its face.
Its mouth was still chewing. It seemed to sense Wang Baole's stare and shuddered. It chewed more quickly and hastily swallowed. Then, it turned and gave Wang Baole an innocent-looking stare, its tail wagging.
"What did you eat this time?" Wang Baole was speechless.
The donkey blinked and pretended it didn't understand what Wang Baole was saying. It brayed a few times. Wang Baole got annoyed and kicked it away, sending the donkey flying.
It hit the ground and rolled to its feet, uninjured. It couldn't hide the look of immense satisfaction in its eyes. It felt that it had once again stopped food from running into Wang Baole's arms. It felt the same as stealing Wang Baole's snacks from him. The donkey was extremely pleased, and its longing for the food grew.
It was clear that its pure and simple-minded brain had decided that what had eaten… had simply been too delicious. It was more delicious than anything it had ever eaten!
The sudden appearance of the boy had led to Kong Dao's elimination in the trial. At present, only two parties remained who continued to hold their ground against the Beast Tide. One was Wang Baole, and the other, Li Yi!
What this meant was… the four Dao Colleges were the clear victors in the contest for the New Mars Region. They had fought and won against the other political forces. They would definitely hold an edge over the others when the Divine Armament was uncovered and up for grabs.
Many political forces in the Federation fell into a dead silence. It was clear they felt sore about their defeat. The Five Generation Sky Clan, especially, gnashed their teeth as they watched Wang Baole. Zhuo Yixian's preparation might not compare to Li Yi's, but if he had been able to survive the early stages of the trial and complete his city model in the later stages of the trial, he still stood a good chance of winning.
Unfortunately… lifetimes of accumulated bad karma made him neighbors with Wang Baole. He had been sabotaged and his city model completely demolished and taken apart. He had been eliminated. The factors resulting in the other candidates' defeat were many, but Wang Baole was undeniably involved in their eventual elimination from the trials. He had disappeared and pretended he hadn't existed. His megaphones. That mysterious mystic technique that he used to terrorize the Beast Tide. All these antics he had conjured had driven the monsters headed for his zone into the zones of others.
From the beginning of the trial, the other candidates had been placed under stress much greater than that of Wang Baole. Li Yi and Kong Dao had been luckier than the rest. Their zones were further away from Wang Baole, and, as a result, they hadn't suffered as much collateral damage.
Kong Dao's luck had run out though. That was why only Wang Baole and Li Yi remained. If Wang Baole chose to give up now, Li Yi would become the new city zone's mayor.
The White Deer Dao College immediately contacted the Sect Lord of the Ethereal Dao College. Their tone was no longer as harsh as it had been before. It toned down considerably. They tried to negotiate tactfully for Wang Baole to throw in the towel… in exchange, the White Deer Dao College was willing to arrange a posting for Wang Baole in the Federation Capital that was at the same Primary Rank Four Noble.
The Sect Lord of the Ethereal Dao College didn't even consider the proposal. He turned it down instantly. He knew Wang Baole's character. The young man wouldn't agree to something like that. A Primary Rank Four Noble in the capital city would be a mere deputy to the head of a key department. This couldn't compare with being the mayor of the New Mars Region. They were worlds apart.
He knew that if he presented the proposal to Wang Baole, he would lose his integrity as a Sect Lord! He would have been undeserving of his title!
The significance of him turning down the offer and Wang Baole turning down the offer was different. The consequences were different. He would rather the White Deer Dao College be displeased with him. He was, to a certain degree, trying to protect Wang Baole.
The conflict between White Deer Dao College and Ethereal Dao College played out. At the same time, on the battlefields of the New Mars Region, explosions rang in the air as the eighth wave of Beast Tide began!
The sixth wave hadn't yet been completely decimated, while the seventh wave was still going strong and attacking relentlessly. Li Yi and Wang Baole struggled to hold the fort, but the arrival of the eighth wave immediately turned the battlefield into a critical situation. Victory seemed to be in sight. The outcome of the trial was going to be decided!
Li Yi started to panic. She poured her full concentration into keeping the city running. With the aid of her servants, the city's array formation suddenly unfurled to reveal three gigantic rings inside. They were intertwined with one another and spun ceaselessly!
The three giant rings spun rapidly and let loose an immense power. It seemed to be able to cut through anything. The surging Beast Tide was immediately stopped in its tracks. This didn't last for long, though. The outermost ring soon showed signs of cracking.
That's alright. I just have to hold on longer than the fatty! Li Yi gritted her teeth in the face of danger. She couldn't stop herself from sneaking a glance at Wang Baole. The sight that greeted her sent her trembling with shock. Her eyes widened. There was an incredulous look on her face.
This… this is simply…
Li Yi wasn't the only one stunned. Her servants, the anxious Federation residents watching the live stream, the powerful figures from the various political forces, and even the Martian Colony Governor and the giant tree were all… in shock. Many rose to their feet, gasping.
"Heavens. Wang Baole's Eternal Fortress…"
"This is…"
Tens of thousands of eyes stared in shock as Wang Baole stood atop his stronghold and pressed his fingers together into a series of hand seals. With a wave of his hands, his stronghold suddenly started rumbling. As countless monsters in the series of Beast Tides charged at him madly… the earth quaked and his stronghold… rose to the skies!
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Chapter 362: A Grand Victory!
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The stronghold didn't simply rise into the air. That would have been shocking, but it wouldn't have blown everyone's minds like it was doing now. As the stronghold hovered in mid-air, Wang Baole completed a series of rapid hand seals and unleashed the full power of his stronghold. He unleashed the final and ultimate attack that he had designed for his Eternal Fortress!
The stronghold instantly dismantled itself before everyone's eyes, in the face of the approaching waves of Beast Tides!
Nineteen pages separated from the stronghold and scattered in the air. The front and back covers did the same. They started circling in mid-air, and Countless Baole Cannons and Fire God Cannons appeared on the pages. Numerous other Dharma artifacts, which had appeared before in the earlier attacks, were all revealed.
The dismantled stronghold blanketed nearly half of the Divine Armament Zone. Its presence cast a looming shadow over the approaching Beast Tides beneath it. It unleashed its full power suddenly!
Thunderous booms resounded in the air and shook the heavens. Construction puppets moved swiftly across the pages, repairing the artifacts frantically. What followed was utterly mind-blowing. When the artifacts on a single page were deemed to be completely irreparable, the page would fall from the skies and slam straight into the beast hordes, self-destructing instantly!
Wang Baole had spent a lot of time designing the inscriptions for the self-destruction mechanism. The explosion was extremely powerful, and the force of the explosion surged outward in strong waves. It was the result of hundreds of Baole Cannons blowing up at the same time, the destruction of a page formed from vast quantities of resources and materials. It was the result of the inscriptions' frantic absorption of Spirit Qi from the surrounding air before its eventual self-destruction. That had been part of Wang Baole's design as well.
One page exploded with a thunderous boom. The Beast Tide suddenly halted in its tracks. This wasn't the end of it. The second page lost its ability to battle and fell crashing into the horde. A series of explosions sounded as that happened to a third page, fourth, fifth…
Wang Baole was going mad. He knew that this was the moment that decided whether he would emerge victoriously or instead be defeated. This was the moment that decided his mayorship for the New Mars Region. Everything banked on him holding strong and lasting longer than Li Yi!
He no longer had the time and energy to observe what was going on with Li Yi. In the midst of this very critical period, Wang Baole continued to maneuver his stronghold. He heard nothing else except the booming explosions that drowned out the roars of the beasts and kept ringing in his ear.
The ninth page followed, then the tenth… the fourteenth page fell and sent the ground quaking. Everyone in the Federation watching the live stream was stunned. Their scalps were prickling with numbness, their eyes widened, and their jaws dropped.
Both Wang Baole and Li Yi had gone to their limits at this very key, decisive moment. Wang Baole's book was left with two pages while Li Yi's city had been invaded. Waves of beasts, eyes mad with violence, howled and charged at Li Yi's helpers. Two Core Formation realm beasts headed straight for Li Yi!
Wang Baole encountered a similar problem. Two Core Formation realm beasts dashed at him. They were about to draw near when Wang Baole suddenly lifted his head and, with a loud roar, slapped his storage bracelet. A full suit of armor flew out and enclosed him entirely within its protection. He held his Dharmic Armament in his hand and sent it slashing at the two charging Core Formation realm beasts!
A loud explosion thundered. The armor on Wang Baole shattered into pieces. He spat out a mouthful of blood and shuddered. His face was drained of blood. Wang Baole clenched his teeth and violence colored his eyes as he swept his arm across the air, summoning nine mosquitoes. He held firm instead of shattering his jade slip. The last two pages in the air exploded at the same time.
Li Yi was gritting her teeth and holding on for dear life as well. She was relying on the emergency, life-saving array formation that the giant tree had given her to resist the attacks from the Core Formation realm beasts. She unleashed the remaining power from the city and continued to retaliate, in hopes that she would last for a little longer.
Both Li Yi and Wang Baole were reaching the end of their ropes. This was the deciding moment. It all depended on whom would outlast the other. The viewers watching the live stream—the residents of the Federation and the various political forces—held their breaths and dared not blink.
At present, not even the four Dao Colleges dared to assert… whom the final victor would be!
It all comes down to their fighting spirit… The same thought appeared in the minds of everyone viewing the battle. Wang Baole had come to the same conclusion as well. He had also been observing the array formation around Li Yi. He knew clearly that in terms of resources, he still couldn't compare with Li Yi, who had the support of the four Dao Colleges and the giant tree!
If nothing unexpected happened, he was bound to lose.
He had fought so hard and gotten so far. Wang Baole didn't intend to lose without putting up a fight. His breath quickened and grim determination flashed in his eyes.
"Li Yi!" Wang Baole leaped into the air and shouted at Li Yi as the two Core Formation realm beasts were temporarily held back by the simultaneous blasts from the pages.
Li Yi, who was struggling to defend herself against two Core Formation realm beasts with the array formation that the giant tree had given her, turned her head when she heard Wang Baole's yell. She saw Wang Baole pull out… his teleportation jade slip!
As soon as the teleportation jade slip was shattered, it would teleport whatever was in its immediate vicinity away. Li Yi's breath quickened when she saw Wang Baole pull out his jade slip. As for those who were watching the live stream—the residents of the Federation, those from the various political forces, the Sect Lord and members of the Ethereal Dao College, Jin Duozhi and the others from the Dao Mountain Mist Academy…
Everyone's eyes fell on Wang Baole unanimously. Some of them had a look of shock on their faces, others mockery, and some others relief. Some showed regret that Wang Baole seemed to be giving up. It was then that… Wang Baole let out a loud laugh. He flung the teleportation jade slip… at one Core Formation realm beast!
As the jade slip approached the beast, Wang Baole howled and sent his blade slashing. The light from his blade erupted with a thundering boom and snaked after the jade slip. It hit the jade slip the moment the latter reached the Core Formation realm beast. There was a loud boom as the jade slip shattered under the slicing light of the saber blade!
The teleportation spell was released amid the explosion. It swept over the struggling, retreating beast. There was a sudden blinding light, and then, the beast vanished. It had been sent away!
The scene shocked everyone. No one had expected Wang Baole to do that. They were all reeling from the decisiveness and viciousness of Wang Baole's action!
He was asking for death!
"Wang Baole!" The Sect Lord of the Ethereal Dao College stomped his foot after witnessing the scene. He was fraught with anxiety. The Grand Supreme Elder was watching the battle in the college as well. He hadn't made a single comment throughout the entire trial, but at present, even he was alarmed.
Besides the Ethereal Dao College, the other political forces were also stunned at Wang Baole's move. Those from the Five Generation Sky Clan sucked in a sudden breath. They were all… shocked by Wang Baole's brutal decisiveness.
It was easy to be brutal and hard on others, but to exact the same kind of viciousness on one's self was something few could achieve.
Wang Baole was doing just that. He was leaving himself with no way out. The Federation populace was stunned. Even Zhuo Yifan and Zhao Yameng were alarmed. The Governor of the Martian Colony had a stern look on her face and was silent. She didn't bother with the Core Formation realm beast that had been teleported away. It wasn't a candidate so it wouldn't survive the Martian array formation during the teleportation. It was highly likely it would be torn apart by the array formation during the process.
Li Yi was caught by surprise as well. Her breathing grew uneven, the look on her face that of alarm and shock. She gasped aloud.
"Wang Baole, you're crazy!"
Wang Baole lifted his face skyward and laughed out loud. He had his saber in his hand. In the sky, the pages continued to circle and erupt with explosive force. His voice rang out and resonated in the air.
"Li Yi, I don't plan to leave the fight. If you have the guts, you can do what I just did. If not… scram and go back to being the baby that you are!"
The power of Wang Baole's Dharmic Armament saber erupted with an explosive boom. He coordinated with the pages in the sky and clashed with the Core Formation realm beast. Despite not engaging the beast in direct battle, despite the aid from the pages of his stronghold, Wang Baole was still not the beast's match. But he had a strong physical body. Blood continued to flow from his wounds. It was a tragic sight, but he held strong. In his mind, he considered chanting the scripture as a last resort if it came down to that… at the moment though, he could still afford to display a bit more of his fearsome figure in battle.
The donkey's eyes burned red with madness. It charged and bit every beast it saw.
Li Yi had a dark look on her face. She wanted to do what Wang Baole had just done as well, to leave herself with no way out and hold her ground bravely, but she didn't have the courage or decisiveness. She knew clearly that without the jade slip, there would be no immediate rescue should she be faced with extreme danger. The Governor and her people might be able to teleport themselves over, but that required time. Time was a luxury in such moments that could determine one's life or death.
Her will was weakening. Under the attack of the two howling Core Formation realm beasts, her array formation started to show signs of falling apart. Cracks appeared. It was about to collapse… if Li Yi's fighting spirit had remained strong and she had been left with no retreat, she might have been forced to continue fighting with her life. But now… in the midst of her panic, as the array formation exploded and fell apart, as the two Core Formation realm beasts lunged at her, Li Yi instinctively shattered the jade slip she had been holding in her hand all that while. Instantly… she was teleported away!
Eliminated!
On the battlefield stood the last candidate. It was Wang Baole. The fight had ended. Wang Baole… had achieved a grand victory!
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Chapter 363: A Primary Rank Four Nobleship!
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The trial for the New Mars Region ended. It had been an exhilarating and heart-stopping watch filled with exciting moments for the Federation residents who had been watching the trial from the start to the end.
Wang Baole had monopolized the limelight almost from the beginning. He had drawn the eyes of many viewers since his appearance and held them captive throughout the entire trial.
The Federation masses had gained a greater understanding of Wang Baole. They had seen a fatty who dug a hole and buried himself, a Dharmic Armament cultivator who used his wits and gigantic megaphones to fight against the Beast Tides, and a jerk who muttered to himself and kicked his donkey. They had also seen him face the beasts alone and rush into the beast hordes, slaying the leader of the Beast Tide…
They had seen a striking figure who unleashed a mysterious mystic technique that terrorized the beast hordes, the spectacular attacks from the Eternal Fortress, and finally… the most memorable sight that they had seen was Wang Baole… casting aside his teleportation jade slip, leaving himself with no escape and emerging victorious from the battle!
Wang Baole's grim, almost brutal, determination had been fully displayed before the entire Federation populace. They hadn't been the only ones moved. The powerful warriors from the other political forces had been silenced by his action.
A singular thought rose in their minds… unless it were the only option available to them, it would be unwise to offend such a character.
They also recalled what had happened in the lunar incident. They might have had some things to say about that or had their doubts regarding the matter then. But now, after they had placed the lunar incident next to what had happened in the trial, they were left with a clear and deep understanding… this Wang Baole was someone who was willing to put his life on the line!
In a time of peace, such a man would either die or suffer a boring, mundane life. In the current Spirit Inception Era though… he would rise to become a hero!
Wang Baole hadn't yet fully grown into his own. However, now that he had emerged victorious in the trial, he would become the mayor of the New Mars Region and a Primary Rank Four Noble. He was going to become an important figure in the Federation. Once he reached the Core Formation realm… he would undoubtedly rise to become one of the powerful personalities in the Federation!
As the entire Federation was overcome by emotion, Wang Baole remained inside the New Mars Region. He noticed Li Yi's teleportation but had no time for joy or relief. He retreated hastily while shrieking at the top of his voice.
"Save me, Governor!"
His scream was sudden and high pitched. The speed he was fleeing was much greater than any speed he had displayed earlier. He kept shouting as he ran away.
"Quick, save me! I'm the mayor of the new city zone. This is going to be embarrassing for Mars if I die!
"Governor, come save me, quick…"
The scene stunned everyone who had still been dwelling on the earlier intense battle. The expression on their faces froze. It was as if they had just mistaken a dog for a person… the immense impression that Wang Baole had left them when he had stared death fiercely in the eye had been too great and shocking. His transformation had been so sudden they couldn't get used to it…
That alone would have been fine, but Wang Baole, upon seeing the Core Formation realm beast's relentless pursuit as he ran away, panicked. He maneuvered another page to crash down and explode in the hopes of slowing the beast down. Then, he grabbed his donkey and jumped onto its back.
The donkey was used to such treatment. It kicked its hooves and sprinted away, desperate and fleeing for its life. It was just that… the Federation populace wasn't aware that the donkey was used to this. When they saw what Wang Baole had done… there was an odd expression on their faces. Wang Baole's figure was so shapely that one could hardly see the donkey after he sat on it…
"My heart goes out to the donkey…"
The tens of thousands of families across the entire Federation didn't know whether to laugh or cry. An indescribable feeling emerged in these ordinary folks' hearts. They didn't even realize that when they had been looking at Wang Baole with admiration and respect, they had also been feeling an unbreachable distance between Wang Baole and themselves.
But now, as they watched Wang Baole yelling for help and bullying his donkey, it was like they were looking at their neighboring family's kid. A sudden warmth and sense of familiarity surged inside each ordinary citizen.
They liked the little fatty.
The Governor didn't know whether to laugh or cry either. She had half a mind to delay rescue to punish Wang Baole. This was being broadcast live to the entire Federation. His shrieking and cries for help were an absolute embarrassment. After all, he was… the mayor of the New Mars Region, a Primary Rank Four Noble.
The giant tree couldn't help his glee when he saw the scene. He couldn't control his resentment. He really wished that Wang Baole would just die there. That would be the end of it all. But he remembered the fruit inside Wang Baole's body and was torn. Alive, Wang Baole was a nuisance. Dead, he was still a source of frustration.
What is he up to! The giant tree snorted. Next to him, the Governor had also decided to delay her rescue. Suddenly, her voice transmission ring started to vibrate fiercely.
The Governor lowered her head. She had an exasperated look on her face, and she glared at the spirit screen. Wang Baole was slapping his donkey's ass and yelling at it to speed up. She murmured inwardly then raised her right hand. She directed the Martian array formation, immediately transporting herself, the giant tree, and the other upper Martian administration away from the command center.
They appeared in the air above the New Mars Region. As they descended, the Governor issued another command. The seal over the Divine Armament Catacombs erupted with a blinding light. It transformed into tens of thousands of beams, like arrows that shot out in every direction and pierced through beasts in their wake, slaughtering the beasts instantly.
The Core Formation realm beasts that had been pursuing Wang Baole weren't spared such a fate either. They were only at the early stage of the Core Formation realm. They had been mutations born from the Divine Armament Catacombs's radiation and were hardly intelligent creatures. They were defenseless against the power of the array formation. The beams of light pierced through their bodies and killed them on the spot!
Everything happened within the span of a few seconds. Every beast on the battlefield of the Divine Armament Zone was killed…
Wang Baole was overjoyed at the sight. He stopped running and was thinking whether he should make a show of his courage and heroism when, suddenly, a thundering roar rang out from inside the Divine Armament Catacombs.
As the roar resounded in the air, the seal over the Divine Armament Catacombs seemed to suddenly swell outwards. A giant face appeared, and with it, earth-shattering energy suddenly erupted!
The Spirit Qi was so overpowering that Wang Baole was struck by fear and alarm. His legs felt weak, and the donkey shuddered and almost fell to its knees… Wang Baole's heart raced. He could sense that this Spirit Qi had surpassed that of the giant tree and even Duan Muque…
Is that a… Nascent Soul! Wang Baole's eyes widened. His heart leaped into his throat. He saw a fearsome-looking face, its features contorted into a gruesome expression, pressing against the seal from inside the catacombs. It seemed like it was trying to get out but was stopped by the seal. Its features pressed hard against the seal, forming an imprint on the seal.
The giant tree, hovering in mid-air, was also affected. He had heard about the secrets surrounding the sealed Divine Armament Catacombs, but he had still been struck dumb by the immense power that surged from the catacombs.
Next to him, the other Martian high ranking officials, who were either from the military or from the administration, and were all Core Formation realm cultivators, had somber looks on their faces. Only the Governor remained unfazed as she lowered her gaze at the face trapped beneath the seal. She was expressionless as she formed a series of hand seals and pointed.
The seal instantly shone with a bright light and sank downward. It forcibly shoved the face back down into the catacombs, and the howling gradually faded.
Silence returned. Wang Baole's heart was still racing. In the sky, the Governor appeared in the live streaming screens across the Federation as the last, parting image. As everyone was still reeling in shock from seeing the giant face, she spoke coolly. Her musical voice was like a decree from Mars itself!
"On this day, the New Mars Region is established!
"Wang Baole, I have been appointed by the Federation to take charge over and defend Mars on behalf of the Federation. The Martian government is empowered to appoint any office below the Secondary Rank Three Noble. Today… I appoint you the first mayor of the New Mars Region, a Primary Rank Four Noble!
"I hope you will not disappoint the hopes that the Federation and Mars have placed in you, and will do your best in setting up the New Mars Region!"
Everyone watching the live stream became very serious as they listened to the Governor's words. Anyone who knew something about the Federation structure knew very well that from this day onwards, Wang Baole was going to become a rising star in the Federation's political realm!
He would wield actual political clout in the Federation. He wasn't a deputy head in any ordinary department, but the mayor of a Martian city zone. This new city zone was going to be hotly fought over by the various political forces in the Federation in the near future.
He had won his appointment before tens of thousands of people. This meant that as long as he committed no mistake, his position in the New Mars Region was secure!
Even though Wang Baole had known that his appointment was guaranteed, when he heard the Governor's words with his own ears, he still experienced a moment of dizziness. It was followed by a trembling that spread across his entire body. His breathing quickened.
His eyes sparkled like stars. He was overwhelmed with excitement. Wang Baole inhaled a deep breath and extended a salute towards the heavens. He said loudly, "Yes, ma'am!"
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Chapter 364: The Divine Armament Wall
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The mayor of the new Martian city zone was declared before the masses. The announcement stirred the entire Federation. Countless media agencies continued to broadcast and report about the news even though the live stream of the trial had been seen by almost everyone. Those who hadn't tuned in to the live broadcast soon learned about Wang Baole's name as well!
Wang Baole's parents hadn't watched the live stream. As soon as the live stream ended, their voice transmission rings started vibrating fiercely with transmissions.
The City Lord of Phoenix City personally paid them a visit. He had treated them cordially in the past, but his attitude had grown even friendlier now. It hadn't yet reached the point of being ingratiating, yet when he greeted them and exchanged a few friendly words with his parents, he was obviously more polite and respectful than he had been before.
Indeed… things seemed to have changed. The Wang Baole who had come from this family and had left Phoenix City currently possessed a cultivation that vastly surpassed his own Foundation Establishment realm cultivation. Wang Baole's Noble class was above his as well. In fact, if he wasn't the City Lord of Phoenix City, he might not even be worthy of visiting his family.
He knew very clearly the extent of power the New Mars Region's mayor held. Wang Baole would be the most powerful Primary Rank Four Noble in the entire Federation!
Wang Baole's parents had first been stunned by the visit. After they realized the reason for the visit, they experienced more worry than happiness. But they knew, from the moment Wang Baole enrolled successfully in the Ethereal Dao College, that he had made his choice and decided his own path.
That was why they buried their worries deep in their hearts so that Wang Baole wouldn't worry for them. The archeology team that Wang Baole's father was in had also decided, as Wang Baole rose higher up in rank and status, to appoint his father as the leader of the team.
Under the Phoenix City City Lord's orders, Wang Baole's mother was also transferred to a city administration department. She was given a comfy, leisurely job with considerable authority. In addition, she wouldn't be held accountable if anything went wrong.
As soon as Wang Baole's parents recovered from their daze and good fortune, they began to discuss privately.
"We can't let the rascal keep fooling around like that. I'm going to get him to go for matchmaking sessions when he visits the next time!"
"That's right. Old Huang's daughter seems not bad. He's spoken to me about her a few times."
The two concurred on their plan of action. As for the Ethereal Dao College, as soon as they heard the announcement, loud thunderous cheers spread throughout the college. Wang Baole had become a legend in the Lower Academy Island. He was a role model they idolized and strove to emulate. The teachers of the Lower Academy Island often shared stories about Wang Baole to encourage and inspire the students.
The reactions in the Upper Academy Island weren't as dramatic, but the cheers were still endless. Everyone had been simmering with resentment over the four Dao Colleges supporting Li Yi instead of Wang Baole.
Be it cultivation, battle capabilities, or achievements, Wang Baole overwhelmingly crushed Li Yi. But the Ethereal Dao College only had one vote. They couldn't steer all four Dao Colleges from their final decision to support Li Yi.
Regardless… it was almost as if Wang Baole had staged an ambush with just him and his donkey alone, wiping the floor with the other candidates and emerging as the mayor of the New Mars Region. The students of the Ethereal Dao College basked in his glory. The Sect Lord of the Ethereal Dao College too was heartened. Even the Grand Supreme Elder, who stayed out of politics, had smiled faintly.
Zhuo Yifan and Zhao Yameng had sent their congratulatory messages to Wang Baole while they remained at their stations. Zhao Yameng, especially, had told Wang Baole that they could always put their heads together to help him solve any problems he encountered. The trial that had just passed, for example. If Wang Baole had required their help, she and Zhuo Yifan would have tried their best to come up with something.
Wang Baole was moved by what she had said, but he didn't think too much about it. On his way back to the city, he saw the messages overflowing in his voice transmission ring and started to read and reply to them, one by one. He saw Liu Daobin's transmission as well.
Liu Daobin had been overcome with excitement at first. Then, he recalled his bets and froze. He did some simple calculations and concluded he did earn some winnings. He still regretted dearly though. If he had placed all his money on Wang Baole instead, he would be so rich now…
Wang Baole continued to receive and reply to his voice transmissions on the journey back to the Martian Colony City. He didn't know if the Governor had done this intentionally, but he had not been given the privilege to be teleported back with them. He could only take the cruiser.
While he wasn't afraid to fight for his rights, Wang Baole felt that he wasn't a mean-spirited person. He had already forgiven the Governor for her "oversight".
Wang Baole coughed, then got off of the cruiser. When he returned to the academy, he could sense the enthusiasm of his students. He was inwardly pleased. He said a few words of encouragement, and had a brief exchange with Lin Tianhao and his staff, before returning to his residence with his donkey.
Now that the order had been issued, he simply had to wait for the Governor to call for him. He began his preparations for the setting up of the new city zone.
During his trip back earlier, he had received a voice transmission from the Governor herself. She had informed him to quickly hand over the responsibilities he had on hand within the next few days. She had provided him with some recommendations for potential successors to take over his position as dean at the Dao Mountain Mist Academy.
Wang Baole already had someone in mind to take over as the next dean. It was going to be Lin Tianhao.
Lin Tianhao was the most qualified and suitable person for the role. Of course, Wang Baole could choose a junior brother from the Ethereal Dao College to take over his position. This would allow the Ethereal Dao College to expand its political influence on Mars through its control over the Dao Mountain Mist Academy, whose status had been steadily rising in the colony city.
However, to do so would be rather unfair to Lin Tianhao. Wang Baole would also incur the displeasure of people on Mars. He didn't think further on this matter. He decided that Lin Tianhao would become the next dean.
He was showing his gratitude to Lin Tianhao's father, who had helped him during the fight for mayorship. At the same time, his final decision was also the natural outcome of Lin Tianhao's growing support for him and the strengthening relationship between the both of them.
After he had some rest, Wang Baole sought out Lin Tianhao and had a long conversation with him. When Lin Tianhao left, his eyes were shining with excitement. He looked radiant and in high spirits. He was extremely thankful for what Wang Baole had done for him. He sighed happily. His father had been right!
Lin Tianhao had been qualified to compete for mayorship as well. However, Lin You had considered the pros and cons carefully and decided not to let his son participate in the fight. He had told his son that Wang Baole was a man who knew gratitude and would return the favors he owed. If Lin Tianhao stepped out from the fight willingly, and Wang Baole succeeded in becoming the new mayor, the latter would definitely remember how the Lin family had helped him in his quest.
Even though there was a higher chance of Wang Baole failing, but even if he didn't succeed, he would still remember how the Lin family had helped him…
If Lin Tianhao had joined the fight, things might have turned out fine if he had won. If he had lost, he would have no choice but to transfer out from the Dao Mountain Mist Academy.
Lin You was clearly well versed when it came to assessing the grand scheme of things and picking the best option possible to move forward. After the excited Lin Tianhao left, Wang Baole got down to business immediately. He sat in his office with a stern face and turned on his voice transmission ring. Inside was a highly confidential document that the Governor had sent him!
Only Secondary Rank Three Nobles and above were allowed to view the information in the document. Wang Baole hadn't been qualified to access it previously. Now that he was the mayor of the new city zone though, his status and office had changed. He had been given special permission to read the document.
The document contained information on the Divine Armament Catacombs and detailed the reason for setting up a new region and building a new city there.
The Divine Armament Catacombs had been discovered by Kong Dao years ago. He had reported his findings to the Martian administration. Prior to his discovery, it would have been difficult even for the Martian array formation to identify anything amiss in the region.
The Federation had placed great importance on Kong Dao's findings. The Governor herself looked into the matter multiple times. Finally, with the joint support from the many powerful cultivators of the various political forces in the Federation, they carried out a secret exploratory exercise.
Through the exercise, they found out that it extended deep underground. Its depth was immeasurable… it was impossible to determine how deep it went through means of human investigation, mystic techniques, or even technology.
Despite the joint efforts of some of the most powerful cultivators in the Federation, no one had managed to reach the deepest and lowest level of the catacombs. They had fought through countless waves of Beast Tides and had been finally stopped by a wall!
This wall was later called the Divine Armament Wall!
The wall was ice-cold. It was impossible to break through even with their combined forces. The only way to break through the wall was if the Federation President used his Divine Armament. However, they could sense the similarly strong power of a Divine Armament behind the wall. If they forcibly broke through the wall, they would be faced with an inevitable battle between Divine Armaments.
Should such a situation occur, the resultant collateral damage from the fight… would likely cause a dramatic transformation on Mars. The planet might be torn apart. Such a possibility existed.
Those caught in the middle of the fight would suffer grievous injury and even death. The Federation President himself might face a backlash and turn to dust, while the Divine Armament remained unharmed and whole.
This was a price the Federation had been unwilling to pay, and the Martian Colony Governor had found unacceptable. That was why the excavation ceased…
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Chapter 365: Qi Fostering Spirit Array Formation
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The project had been terminated, and the colonization of Mars postponed. They had originally wanted to wait until the Federation was ready and had the means, and for the conditions to be ripe, before they restarted the project to colonize the area.
Based on their estimates, it would be at least thirty years before they were ready.
That was why when they had left the catacombs, they had set up a seal. That had been to prevent the beasts, who had absorbed the radiation from the Divine Armament and mutated, from escaping from the catacombs and causing chaos. That had been how peace had resumed in the region.
If not for the blood-colored mist and winds that had suddenly swept across half the Martian planet, the current situation might have persisted. The plans might even have been postponed further. But with the appearance of the blood-colored phenomenon, and strange villages and the corpse in the Blood Cave, investigations had been carried out by the Martian administration. Their findings all pointed towards the Divine Armament Catacombs.
Their findings had already proven that the seal over the Divine Armament Catacombs had prevented the Divine Armament's radiation from spreading and resulted in a build-up of pressure within the catacombs. That had, in turn, resulted in the appearance of the blood-colored mist and winds.
There had been no conclusive findings on the strange villages that had appeared though. None of the powerful figures in the Federation had any clue why they had appeared, but they guessed that it had something to do with the Divine Armament as well.
They had reason to believe that if they continued to maintain the seal over the catacombs, more catacombs and underground caverns might begin to appear on Mars… Based on their deduction, they might have another ten years or so before something like that began to happen…
Once that happened, they wouldn't be able to continue with their colonization. The Martian colony would be faced with incredible danger as well.
After serious deliberation and weighing their options, the Martian Colony Governor came up with a bold plan. They would set up a gigantic array formation above the sealed Divine Armament Catacombs.
The array formation had two functions. The first was to release beasts from the catacombs on a regular basis for extermination. That would lessen the pressure building up inside the catacombs and provide Mars with countless materials that could be farmed from the dead beasts. Not only could they conduct studies on the farmed materials, but they could also observe in detail the changes inside the catacombs through what they had scavenged after each extermination.
Its second purpose… was key.
This was akin to… gradually smoothing a stone with the continuous trickling of water droplets. They would use the power of the array formation to slowly wear down the wall. Based on the Governor's studies, it might take them only ten years to wear the ice wall down to an extent that they wouldn't need to unleash the Divine Armament to break through it. They needed only the combined powers of the Core Formation realm cultivators in the Federation to blast through the wall.
The Governor had handed the proposal over to the Federation. The Federation had conducted their own studies and research, and finally, they had given the Governor permission to build a large array formation outside the Divine Armament Catacombs!
The name of this array formation was… the Qi Fostering Spirit Array Formation!
The array formation was immensely powerful. After the ancient green-bronze sword had appeared, they had discovered the Qi Fostering Art on a gigantic sword fragment. This array formation had been recorded on that same fragment. It could be viewed as a supplementary array formation to the Qi Fostering Art!
It had a special feature. The greater the number of people practicing the Qi Fostering Art inside the array formation, the more powerful the array formation.
Every political force had unanimously promoted and encouraged the practicing of the Qi Fostering Art. There hadn't been any opposition from any of them. The official reason put out to the public, for pushing the Federation populace to practice the Qi Fostering Art, was to refine Spirit Stones so that the Federation would have a supply of Spirit Stones to serve as both currency and resources. But the hidden objective that was concealed from the masses was to sustain the Qi Fostering Spirit Array Formation!
Every political force used the array formation. After a city on earth was built, the Federation would send over specialized array formation cultivators to set up the array formation.
Be it Mars, the Moon, or the Federation Capital—all their major array formations were Qi Fostering Spirit Array Formations!
The Federation made minor adjustments and modifications to the array formation after conducting some research. Each array formation was encrypted. They might all be sustained by the same source, but as long as the core of the array formation wasn't being controlled or hacked into, they remained independent entities separate from the other Qi Fostering Spirit Array Formations.
The unique feature of the array formation dictated that its power grew with more people practicing the Qi Fostering Art. Further studies showed that it posed no harmful effects to the Qi Fostering Art-practicing public. The only side effect was people expending more energy when they used the Qi Fostering Art to refine Spirit Stones.
That was why population size became a focal issue for the Federation.
That was the reason for the countless immigration to Mars after the new colony city was built. Similarly, in order to build the array formation outside the Divine Armament Catacombs, they would have to build a city zone there as well… and after that, transport numerous Federation residents over to form the new residents of the new city zone.
Only with a sufficient population size could they sustain the array formation. After the population reached a sufficient size, it would then have an impact on the excavation of the Divine Armament Catacombs and the wearing down of the ice wall.
All this was highly confidential information that was restricted from public eyes. Even the exposure of the Qi Fostering Spirit Array Formation would incite public terror in the Federation. Even though it was harmless, the energy drain that came from refining Spirit Stones would draw public unhappiness.
Wang Baole gasped after he was done reading everything.
I was wondering why I felt a severe diffusion of my Spirit Qi leaking into the surrounding when I was using the Qi Fostering Art to refine Spirit Qi… this is the reason!
I was also wondering what the new city zone had to do with the excavation of the Divine Armament. So this is why… Wang Baole was clearly affected by his discovery. He took a while to calm himself down. He started thinking about the Federation. Gradually, a thought formed in his head.
The politics inside the Federation are too complex. As you climb up the ranks, it's like unveiling layer after layer of secrets. Every new discovery is more shocking than the previous… also, is it really true that the Federation has never had a Nascent Soul?
A myriad of emotions flashed across Wang Baole's face. The knowledge that had been instilled deeply in him since he had been a boy had just been exposed as superficial. There had been another layer of truth hidden beneath all along. The discovery unsettled him, and he couldn't control the surge of emotions he was feeling.
After a very long time, Wang Baole finally accepted the truth that had been laid out before him. He fell silent as he stared at the voice transmission jade slip before him. The Federation had kept this matter under wraps too well. Every political force also didn't wish for too many people to find out about this secret.
Now, Wang Baole was aware of it as well. But he knew that he could never disclose this. No one could ever disclose this truth.
Fortunately, he had never heard of any cases of someone being sucked dry by an array formation and then dying. He had first-hand experience as well, and he had never felt any discomfort inside the array formation. Besides, Wang Baole firmly believed that both the Sect Lord and the Grand Supreme Elder of the Ethereal Dao College knew about this. They had chosen to remain silent. This meant that the only harm the array formation had on the general populace was limited to the energy they expended while refining Spirit Stones.
After all, they were all living inside the array formation.
Wang Baole released a sigh of relief at that thought and continued reading the document. When he was finally done with it, it was already late into the night. He noted the warning on the document that instructed its readers not to leak any part of the information to anyone else. That would amount to treason.
The document self-destructed after he was done reading it. Not a trace of it remained.
Wang Baole stared at the emptied voice transmission jade slip and shut his eyes. He slowly digested the contents of the top-secret document while waiting for the Martian Colony Governor to call for him.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
During those three days, Wang Baole stayed in his residence and didn't leave. He began to meditate and train while waiting. He could sense that his cultivation was reaching the peak of the mid-stage of the Foundation Establishment realm. When the time arrived, he would try for a breakthrough and enter the late-stage of the Foundation Establishment realm.
Due to his practicing of the Lightning Dao: First Volume, the lightning bolts resting within both his legs were fully charged. He needed only a single thought to unleash them.
After the initial breakthrough in his practice of the Dark Art, his progress grew exponentially. He could sense the Negative Spirit Body during every practice session. He had also successfully formed the second Dark Fire inside his body!
The presence of both Dark Fire sped up his cultivation tremendously. The Green Lotus inside his body had grown as well, and he no longer needed to train his physical body; it grew stronger naturally, without any aid from him.
It reached a point where Wang Baole felt that there wasn't much use in him practicing any more mystic techniques. If he encountered an enemy that couldn't be downed in a single blow, he would simply hit him another ten times, or a hundred times. He was filled with endless energy anyway, and he healed at a startling rate.
His only regret was his very own Dark Corpse Face Art… the Dark Art!
He hadn't had the opportunity to try it out. He itched with curiosity every time he thought about it. He really wanted to find out how powerful the Dark Corpse Face Art was, and what it actually did.
It's a pity there's no opportunity… Wang Baole sighed. He didn't want to risk being associated with the Divine Armament Catacombs should he be found out for using the Dark Art and then dragged off to become a specimen in a lab…
He might be able to convince others to disregard his knowledge of the scripture with his status in the Ethereal Dao College and as the new mayor. If he exposed the fact he was practicing the Dark Art, he would be very surprised if nobody tried to pry the truth out of his mouth and find out exactly what was going on.
Caution is the word. Wang Baole sighed and reminded himself. He continued his cultivation. Four days later, noon came… Wang Baole was deep in practice when his voice transmission ring suddenly vibrated. A stern voice, sending him a message on behalf of the Martian administration, rang in Wang Baole's ear.
"Mayor Wang, the Governor has a fifteen-minute window in an hour's time. Please arrive at her office on time!"
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Chapter 366: Criticism and Appraisal!
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Wang Baole perked up instantly when he received the notice from the Martian Governor's office. He had been waiting for it while training the past few days. He was no longer the young, naive boy who had just joined the Federation. He knew the importance of his new office. He was going to set up an entirely new city zone!
The resources and labor required for the project were immense. That was why the Governor needed to speak to him. She needed to pass along her instructions so that her mind could be put to ease.
Wang Baole immediately got to his feet upon receiving the notice. He changed his clothes, then stood before the mirror. He had admired himself a million times, but he thought that still wasn't enough, so he did it once again.
Such a slim figure, such a good-looking face… who knows which lucky girl will get to have me, a beautiful man, in the future… Wang Baole lost himself in his own beauty. Pleased, he left the academy and boarded his cruiser, heading straight for the Governor's office.
The cruiser sped the entire way to the office, and Wang Baole soon reached his destination. He immediately drew the attention of the people rushing in and out of the office as he got out of his cruiser. Men and women extended a bow towards him instinctively. They all knew that this fatty… had ascended the ranks and now sat amongst the powerful!
Amongst them were many female cultivators who saw past Wang Baole's slim figure and good-looking face. It was as if they could see the very essence of his soul, and there was a strange light in their eyes.
Their stares pleased Wang Baole tremendously. He was torn as well, as he felt he shouldn't be so cold towards them and should be friendlier. On his way to the Governor's office, he would stop and say hello to the prettier cultivators and exchange contact details with the surprised and overjoyed women.
When Wang Baole finally reached the Governor's office, he had the contact numbers of a dozen female cultivators, which caused him to sigh.
It's a troublesome thing to be so good-looking. Who should I call first… Wang Baole was troubling himself over the matter when he heard a stern voice filled with authority inside the office. He set aside his feelings of self-satisfaction and put a serious expression on his face as he pushed the door open. When he saw the Governor, he immediately puffed his chest out and lifted his head, speaking loudly.
"Your humble subordinate greets the esteemed Governor!"
The Governor had her head lowered as she read through some documents. She ignored Wang Baole, leaving him to stand in the office for a while. She finally lifted her head and glanced over at him, her face expressionless when she asked him a question.
"You enjoy collecting female cultivators' contact numbers?"
Wang Baole didn't know if he was imagining things, but he could feel a chill behind his back when he heard what the Governor said. He felt that this was his own private affair. Even his parents didn't involve themselves in his matters, so why was the Martian Colony Governor getting herself involved?
Maybe… she has a daughter, and she's looking to make me her son-in-law? It was unclear how Wang Baole got to that conclusion, but his eyes widened, and he stared at the Governor. It was clear that she was getting on in terms of her age, but she still looked beautiful despite that. Wang Baole was instantly torn.
No, I, Wang Baole, am a man of principle. Wang Baole took in a deep breath. He was thinking about how to turn the Governor down in a tactful manner when the Governor snorted.
"You're still young and immature. You shouldn't be obsessing yourself with romantic dalliances. How could you take on the heavy responsibilities of your office with such a character!" The Governor gave Wang Baole a cold stare. Wang Baole was instantly alarmed. He knew he wasn't imagining things this time. He could feel a murderous intent behind her chilly stare.
He shuddered. He pulled out his voice transmission ring without hesitation and deleted the contact details of all the female cultivators he had spoken to earlier right before the Governor's eyes.
The Governor seemed to remain dissatisfied despite Wang Baole's swift reaction and immediate regret of his earlier actions. She couldn't comment further, however. He had shown repentance, after all. She didn't speak further on the subject and instead went straight to business.
"The Federation and the Martian administration will provide some resources for the set up of the new city zone… however, I can let you know now that with the current financial situation Mars is in, the resources we can provide you will be limited. This should also be the case with the Federation.
"The resources that we can provide will only help to set up the basic infrastructure of the new city zone. You'll have to think of something to continue further development of the city zone!
"That's the first thing I want to tell you. Secondly, I'm giving you six months for the city zone construction. Thirdly, after the six months of construction… we will be moving a hundred million residents to the new region. I'll also be making a trip to the new city zone to assess if it has been constructed in a satisfactory manner and if it can indeed host a hundred million people!
"That is all. You will be traveling to the new city zone alongside all the resources prepared in three days. I will be dispatching a hundred thousand people to help you with the first phase of construction. You will decide how to use them to build the city zone. Wang Baole, I hope you won't disappoint the people who are watching this with interest! In addition, I want to remind you that the main focus of the project is not the construction of the new city zone, but the setting up of the array formation!"
The Governor gave Wang Baole a jade slip after she was done speaking. The jade slip contained the blueprints of the new Martian city zone's array formation, which was top-secret information. She instructed Wang Baole that no one else was to access the full blueprints!
She gave Wang Baole another look. Her expression was calm, her thoughts indiscernible. She said coolly, "I have a meeting shortly. Do you have anything else to say?"
Wang Baole was stunned. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something. The Governor hadn't picked up her teacup and started sipping her tea, but it was clear from her actions that she was done with him and was sending him away.
He panicked. The first condition that the Governor had mentioned already posed a challenge. It was impossible for him to make up the rest of the resources that were required and hadn't been allocated to him. Even if he wanted to, he wouldn't be able to cough up so much…
The second requirement on the half-year construction time limit and the third on the population size were also challenging to fulfill. Based on Wang Baole's knowledge of his Eternal Fortress, he knew that the resources and labor required to create a city zone within six months that could host a hundred million people would be immense. It was almost an impossible feat…
"Governor, it's almost impossible to fulfill all three requirements," Wang Baole said hastily.
"That's your problem. If you can't do it, we'll just have to find someone else!" The Governor frowned slightly. It seemed like her dissatisfaction towards Wang Baole was growing. She had a rather positive impression of Wang Baole prior to his performance during the trial. Now though… it seemed like she had started nitpicking.
Wang Baole started to sweat. He felt unjustly treated. He had fought for this mayorship with his life, but he would become the joke of the town if he didn't do a good job.
It was clear that the Governor wasn't going to provide any help with the problem of insufficient resources. Wang Baole tried hard to control his emotions. Gears started spinning furiously in his head as he recalled the tactics he had read about in the high officials' autobiographies. The frown on the Governor's face started to deepen. She was about to order Wang Baole to leave when Wang Baole raised his head and stared straight into the Governor's eyes.
"Governor, it's alright if the resources allocated are insufficient, but the responsibilities of constructing the new city zone are too heavy. I, Wang Baole, may be able to do the work of a hundred thousand men, but I don't wish to disappoint the expectations you have placed on me. I am asking for your permission to give me the right to choose my deputies. The office of the vice mayors must be Secondary Rank Four Nobles!" Wang Baole was making a gamble. He remembered what the Sect Lord of the Ethereal Dao College had said regarding vice mayors. He had no choice but to use the promise of vice mayorships to buy more resources.
The Governor remained expressionless when she heard what he had said. She stared at Wang Baole, then said coolly, "You can have two."
Wang Baole's eyes brightened when he heard what she said as he originally only wanted one vice mayor. He didn't expect the Governor to allow him to have two. He started thinking furiously. He put on a wronged expression on his face and said loudly.
"Governor, I'll be the one who has to answer for it if problems crop up in the new region. Since I'm to be held responsible, I'll need ten vice mayors. That's the only way to ensure that everything goes well!"
"You can stop that. You'll get four!" The Governor saw through Wang Baole's devious plans immediately. She replied coolly and left no room for negotiation. Then, she added that Wang Baole had the power to recommend people to the position of vice mayor, but the final decision rested with her. That meant that while it was still possible to become a vice mayor despite Wang Baole's strong and vehement protest, the chances of that happening were very low.
The Governor had to consider Wang Baole's views and opinions, after all.
Wang Baole understood that this was part and parcel of the process. He didn't comment further on this. He knew that the final pool of candidates would be those he had recommended. There wasn't a need to make everything so transparent. He let loose a breath of relief. He informed the Governor of his recommendation for Lin Tianhao to take over as the dean of the Dao Mountain Mist Academy before leaving.
The Governor reminded him again before he left that the main focus of his task wasn't the city construction but the set up of the array formation!
Wang Baole could tell how much this matter meant to the Governor after her repeated reminders. His focus also aligned with hers.
The Governor's expression softened after Wang Baole left. She rose to her feet and walked towards the windows. Soon, she saw Wang Baole board his cruiser and leave.
This fatty's not that stupid… She laughed. She seemed consoled by the fact, and her feelings were shown in her eyes. She viewed the setup of the new city zone even more seriously than Wang Baole did. If Wang Baole hadn't reacted quickly enough and hadn't known how to gather more resources for the city zone's construction, it would have resulted in her disappointment. However, she would still give him a few pointers to ensure that nothing went wrong during the construction process.
Of course, if that had happened, she would begin to have doubts and might even start considering the most suitable person to become the next mayor.
But Wang Baole had clearly reacted quickly to the challenges posed. She couldn't help but approve of his reaction, but as she started thinking further, her approval lessened. There was a tinge of criticism and assessment to her views.
Kid, if that's all you've got, it's not going to be enough!
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Chapter 367: Greatly Sought After
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Wang Baole's enthusiasm towards his new office as the mayor of the new city zone diminished after he left the Governor's office. His head started throbbing when he thought about the three conditions the Governor had set.
She's forcing me to prostitute myself! Wang Baole simmered with resentment. He returned to the Dao Mountain Mist Academy. He sighed. He knew he didn't have much time left. He was leaving in three days' time, which meant he only had three days to find a solution to his problems.
That's alright. Why should I give myself so much stress? Even if I can't solve everything within these three days, I can still try to come up with something during the construction of the new city zone. Wang Baole released a sigh of relief. He brainstormed furiously for solutions. He felt that his current situation was no different from his situation prior to the trial, as he had had no resources then either. He only had his blueprints for his Eternal Fortress and his construction puppets.
His current situation was similar. He was still impoverished in terms of resources. Only, instead of blueprints and puppets, now he had potential vice mayorships as his only bargaining chips.
To think that I, Wang Baole, a man of honor and principles, and extremely good looks, who never stooped to underhanded means, am now forced and coerced by the Martian Colony Governor to do whatever it takes to achieve one's goals. Fine, I'll go against my principles just this once. Wang Baole sighed. He got his mind to settle down as he thought about how best to use his bargaining chips and get the best deal out of them.
He knew very clearly in his heart that every political force would eye the vice mayorships greedily. They might not be able to get one of their own to become the mayor, but a vice mayorship would guarantee that they didn't lose out in the long run.
It'd be great if I could host an auction for them. Wang Baole thought with great regret. He only considered the idea briefly. If he really did that, he believed he would be arrested and taken away by the relevant authorities the next day…
Wang Baole thought about the best way to make use of the vice mayorships he had. Then, that night, whilst he was meditating, he received a voice transmission from a stranger.
The caller was an old man. His aged voice immediately revealed who he was as soon as Wang Baole picked up the call.
"Wang Baole, I'm the Sect Lord of the White Deer Dao College… according to the agreement amongst the four Dao Colleges, Li Yi will become your vice mayor and support your work in the New Mars Region…" The Sect Lord had mixed feelings while he spoke. He tried to control his agitation and anger. His tone seemed authoritative and commanding, but this was already the best he could do.
Before he could finish speaking though, Wang Baole hung up on him without saying a single word!
The Sect Lord of the White Deer Dao College froze. He could no longer control his rage and exploded in anger.
That rascal, he actually dared to hang up on me! The Sect Lord slammed his desk. A loud thud rang out inside the White Deer Dao College.
He had a bad impression of Wang Baole all along. Wang Baole had disobeyed the Dao Colleges and went ahead to join the trial. He had gone against the Dao Colleges, which was akin to treason. The four Dao Colleges had agreed to support Li Yi. Who could have thought that Wang Baole would suddenly throw a spanner in the works and rise to become a candidate?
It would have been alright if he had stopped there. But no, he had actually gone ahead and succeeded. The Sect Lord would have had a different view towards the matter if Wang Baole had hailed from the White Deer Dao College, but Wang Baole wasn't one of his own, and he had disobeyed him. The Sect Lord felt nothing but annoyance and irritation for him.
After Wang Baole had dared to hang up on his voice transmission, his anger grew. He snorted in disdain.
To be so arrogant at such a young age. I'm going to make you understand that Li Yi will become your vice mayor even without your agreement. No matter how much you resent it, you will have to swallow your resentment! At that thought, the Sect Lord immediately contacted the Deputy Governor of the Martian Colony.
They spoke for a while. The Sect Lord was stunned when the giant tree told him that he didn't have the authority to interfere either. After enquiring in more detail, he became more incredulous. He heard the giant tree sigh as he told the Sect Lord that he had inquired about the vice mayor openings for the new city zone as well. The Governor had said firmly that no one was to interfere with the selection.
The giant tree was clearly dissatisfied with the entire matter. He said, with resignation, that everything still boiled down to Wang Baole and his recommendations.
The Sect Lord's head immediately started throbbing. He was of half a mind to send another voice transmission to Wang Baole, but he really didn't know what to say…
Wang Baole, who had just hung up on the Sect Lord, was overcome with excitement. His eyes burned. He had intentionally hung up because the other's tone of voice displeased him greatly, but Wang Baole had also done so to test the other.
What's next? Who will the old man seek help from? The giant tree? The Governor? Or maybe even the Ethereal Dao College's Sect Lord?
As Wang Baole enjoyed a moment's self-satisfaction, his voice transmission ring started vibrating again. He lowered his head and saw that the transmission was from the Sect Lord of the Ethereal Dao College. He wasn't surprised. He immediately put the call through. After a short exchange with the Sect Lord, the Sect Lord sighed.
"Baole, the Sect Lord of the White Deer Dao College called me earlier… if you really find his proposal unacceptable, I will turn him down…" The Sect Lord was himself overwhelmed with emotions. He was proud of what Wang Baole had done, but he was also troubled by the difficult position he had been placed in. Regardless, he would always stand by Wang Baole.
Wang Baole would never refuse what his Sect Lord asked of him. He thought for a bit and decided to share with him the three requirements the Governor had set him openly.
"Sect Lord, I'm fine with having Li Yi, but she has to bring along resources as well. The White Deer Dao College has to be responsible for two-tenths of the resources required to set up the new city zone. If she can do that, she'll be a vice mayor!" Wang Baole didn't mince words when speaking to someone on his side. The Sect Lord heard what he said and laughed.
"The resources won't only come from the White Deer Dao College. It will come from the four Dao Colleges. The Ethereal Dao College will do our best as well since the resources will be for your use. But you're still too soft-hearted. How could you only ask for two-tenths? You should at least be asking for forty percent!"
Wang Baole's eyes brightened instantly. The Sect Lord really treated him very well. His belief in the Sect Lord's favor towards him grew. He chatted a while longer with the Sect Lord before ending the transmission. Within half an hour, the Sect Lord sent another voice transmission. He said only one thing.
"The four Dao Colleges will provide forty percent of the resources required by the New Mars Region!"
Wang Baole's eyes brightened. He let loose a sigh of relief inwardly. For the sake of the resources, he decided to disregard the tensions between himself and Li Yi. He also knew that even if he disagreed with the choice, with the power the White Deer Dao College held, they would be able to persuade the Governor eventually and get Li Yi her vice mayor's position.
Of course, they would have had to pay a greater price, but they wouldn't be of much help to him.
Next… we still have three more positions to fill. Wang Baole's eyes burned. He stared at his voice transmission ring. He had a feeling that he didn't need to worry himself with coming up with solutions, as the fat sheep would line themselves up before him and await slaughter.
As he expected, he received voice transmissions from the Five Generation Sky Clan, the Plume Manifestation Connate Sect, and the Galactic Dusk Sect shortly thereafter. They seemed to have heard of what was going on. They started their transmission with how many resources they were willing to contribute. The Galactic Dusk Sect promised fifty percent right from the start!
Wang Baole was extremely tempted by their offer. Just as he was weighing the pros and cons of their offer, he received a voice transmission from General Zhou. Wang Baole had known the general since the battle at the Seventh Line of Defence. He didn't mince his words and said honestly that both the military stationed on Mars and Earth wanted Kong Dao to become a vice mayor of the new city zone…
Wang Baole considered the matter. He knew that he had a close working relationship with the military, and it would be difficult to reject their offer. They had provided him aid during the selection process for the candidacy, after all.
Just as he was considering the matter, his voice transmission ring vibrated again. This time, it was a call from the headquarters of the Federation President, Duan Muque. The caller was not the president but one of his deputies. His tone was polite and respectful. He said that he was following the president's orders when he congratulated Wang Baole on becoming the new city zone's mayor and gave the latter some words of compliment and encouragement.
The two voice transmissions came one after the other. Even if Wang Baole was an idiot, he would still be able to realize what was going on. The Federation President, Duan Muque, was Kong Dao's godfather. The meaning behind the voice transmission was very clear.
I want a godfather too. Wang Baole smacked his forehead. He sighed and informed General Zhou that he would be recommending Kong Dao as a vice mayor. However… Kong Dao would have to be responsible for forty percent of the resources required for the city's construction. Li Yi was going to provide the same, after all.
Because of his relationship with the military, though, he was willing to accept twenty percent. General Zhou laughed out loud when he heard what Wang Baole said. He knew what was going on and enjoyed the young man's honesty. He nodded and said that he would pass on the message and let the others know the favor Wang Baole was doing them.
After a day's busy work, Wang Baole confirmed the names of two of his vice mayors. He had also guaranteed sixty percent of resources required for his new city zone!
Together with the resources the Federation and the Martian administration were giving him, he should have sufficient resources to tide him over. This lessened the burden on Wang Baole immensely. He remembered that he still had two openings and perked up at the thought. He might be able to amass more resources and build a greater city zone than he had initially planned!
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Chapter 368: The Virtues of Lin You
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The news that Wang Baole was given the right to choose his vice mayors spread. The various political forces had also guessed the important role Wang Baole was going to play in the process, and their guesses were confirmed after some checking with their sources on Mars.
Two names from the four Dao Colleges and the military had been confirmed, which left the political forces with two remaining openings to fight over. The competition became intense.
It was then that Jin Duoming came looking for him. Wang Baole thought Jin Duoming would use the agreement between the both of them to get himself a vice mayor's position in the new city zone. However, the strange thing was, Jin Duoming didn't mention a single word of their initial agreement.
"Brother Baole, I'm here on behalf of my father. We, the Trilunaris Corporation, are willing to sponsor the resources Mayor Wang requires for the construction of the new city!
"Our master has spoken. Regardless of the size of your stronghold, we will provide you half the resources you need!"
"There is only one condition, I get to be a vice mayor." Jin Duoming glanced around inside Wang Baole's residence, as if he was trying to catch a look of the donkey. He spoke casually, as if he couldn't care less if he did become the new city zone's vice mayor in the end.
After failing to find the donkey, Jin Duoming coughed. He strayed from the main topic of their conversation, leaned towards Wang Baole, and whispered.
"Brother, I did some research. Your donkey should be some sort of mutated beast. There's a great chance of it rebelling against you and consuming you in the future. There were instances of people rearing such beasts in the past. I've reconsidered the matter and decided I want to buy it over. That's right, where has it gone?" Jin Duoming blinked. He knew no one in hell would believe a single word he had just said.
After Wang Baole brought the donkey along for the trial, it was the donkey instead of Wang Baole that had become extremely famous. There was nobody in the entire Federation who hadn't heard of the donkey. It was clear that there had been great public attention garnered during the live stream of the trial. The adorable behavior the donkey had displayed, as well as its intelligence and cute physical appearance, had all been captured on screen.
The value of the beast spiked as well. There were people on Earth who had offered high prices to buy over the donkey!
Wang Baole had been busy with gathering resources for the new city zone and hadn't been following such news. However, he did hear something regarding the matter. He gave Jin Duoming a side glance and had half a mind to ignore what he had just said. However, it would be rude, considering their friendship. In order to maintain the cordial relationship between them, he coughed instead and said.
"The donkey? I didn't bring it back. It should still be inside the Divine Armament Catacombs."
Jin Duoming froze when he heard that.
"What? You didn't bring it back?"
"Yup. I promised that I would let it eat for three whole days if I became the new mayor. You must know that the Eternal Fortress that I built during the trial suffered great damage and was on the verge of collapse. The city structures of the other candidates were also severely damaged. There was little point in recycling them. I need to clean out the area as well before I can build the new city zone…
"It should have cleaned out the entire area by now!"
Jin Duoming immediately lowered his head and turned his voice transmission ring on. He pressed a few buttons and suddenly, a screen was projected from the voice transmission ring. On the screen was the location of the trial at the Divine Armament Catacombs. The area had been transformed…
It was no longer a mess. Everything seemed to have been cleaned out. One could see a donkey prancing about happily, wagging its tail and munching happily on a damaged page of a book.
Regardless of how damaged it was, it still spanned thousands of feet. However, it shrank steadily as the donkey munched at it…
Jin Duoming gasped at the sight, and his eyes were filled with shock. The donkey's capacity to eat had once again exceeded his wildest imagination. It was as if he had been kicked by a donkey in the head, as there was no other reason to explain why he had reconsidered buying the donkey… If he did buy it and brought it home, the donkey was likely going to eat him out of house and home…
"Since Brother Jin likes the donkey so much, let's start discussing how much to sell it for." Wang Baole patted Jin Duoming on the shoulder and grinned at him.
"Brother Baole, I, Jin Duoming, am not the sort to snatch a beloved possession from someone. I'll never covet the donkey. That's right, I still have a date with Li Yi. I'll be taking my leave now," Jin Duoming said seriously and left in haste. He was terrified of Wang Baole mentioning the subject again, as well as the consequences of him becoming impulsive…
Wang Baole sighed as he saw Jin Duoming off. His spirits were high. He welcomed the idea of Jin Duoming coming on board, especially the wealth of the Trilunaris Corporation and the overpowering promise to provide half of the resources required regardless of the scale of his city construction. It reminded Wang Baole of when he had first stepped foot into the Federation Capital and received the Spirit Card with limitless credit from Zhao Yameng's family…
I'm starting to miss our Yameng. Wang Baole shut his eyes. The image of Bunny surfaced in his mind. As he stared at her in his mind, he soon felt as if something was missing. The image of Zhao Yameng slowly appeared next to Bunny.
It's a pity I couldn't transfer her over to Mars. Else, with Zhao Yameng and Zhuo Yifan here, the Adonis Association would be able to take over the whole Martian planet. We still don't have enough members in the Adonis Association though. Wang Baole sighed. He started considering who should fill the last opening for vice mayorship. *
He kept thinking, then suddenly, he thought of Lin Tianhao.
Even though he had recommended Lin Tianhao to become the dean of the Dao Mountain Mist Academy, he started thinking about how well Lin Tianhao followed his orders and how powerful his father was. He considered adding him as a member of the Adonis Association.
I can't have my enemies fill the positions of my vice mayors. Li Yi and Kong Dao definitely won't cooperate with me. Jin Duoming's just interested in being around Li Yi, so who knows how much help and support I can get from him during critical moments… Wang Baole's caution grew as he thought further. He realized that he couldn't allow his vice mayors a chance to gang up on him. He couldn't lose sight of that possibility while trying to get as many resources as possible for his new city zone.
He immediately realized that he needed an ally as one of his vice mayors. After some thought, Wang Baole didn't hesitate as he sent a voice transmission to Lin Tianhao. He told Lin Tianhao that he intended to recommend him as a vice mayor. Lin Tianhao hadn't yet recovered from his shock of becoming the dean of the academy before he was stunned again by what Wang Baole told him. Emotions of joy and extreme excitement flashed across his face.
"Dean, I…"
"Tianhao, do a good job. Remember what I told you before? I, Wang Baole, will never forget my friends. As long as I get a promotion, I'll pull you along as well. At first, I wanted you to take over my position in the academy, but I've since given it greater thought. With the capabilities you have, you should be standing on a greater stage so that you have a chance to showcase your abilities!
"Tianhao, I've given you this stage! Let both of us build and realize our dreams in the New Mars Region!"
Wang Baole spoke with passion. Lin Tianhao shook with excitement, and his brain was buzzing. He didn't know what else to say. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him!
Lin Tianhao took in a few deep breaths, then said, "I… I have to inform my father!"
"Go!" Wang Baole was pleased with the outcome. He wanted Lin You to know that he was a man who knew how to return a favor with a favor. He knew that the more he groomed and pulled Lin Tianhao up the ranks, the greater the alliance between himself and Lin You would grow!
It was a reassuring thing to have such an experienced and cunning man with elevated status and authority as an ally. He needed only to handle the matter of Lin Tianhao properly.
Wang Baole grew pleased with his deepening understanding of what he had learned from the high officials' autobiographies. Lin Tianhao ended the transmission with him and excitedly sent a voice transmission to his father.
Lin You simply smiled faintly when he found out about the matter. His eyes were colored with deep satisfaction and approval. He hadn't told Lin Tianhao, but he made a gamble when he decided to stop his son from participating as a candidate for mayorship!
He had gambled on Wang Baole's success. Once Wang Baole became the mayor, he might not immediately decide to promote Lin Tianhao and transfer him to his city zone, but as he started work in the foreign environment, he would start to consider pulling familiar people over and placing them as deputies in his office.
When that time came, the only person he would and could think of would be Lin Tianhao!
Even if he made a losing bet, he would still push for Wang Baole to become a vice mayor. Lin Tianhao would still become the dean of the Dao Mountain Mist Academy.
He would win either way. This was where Lin You showcased his full cunning!
Lin You had another virtue… he never treated anyone as an idiot. Even though he felt that Wang Baole hadn't yet seen through what he was trying to do, he knew that as Wang Baole became exposed to more situations and gathered more experience, he would soon realize what had been going on all along. It wouldn't be to Lin Tianhao's advantage if he were made to come to that realization then.
That was why Lin You decided to make full use of the experience he had accumulated. Now that Wang Baole had reached a critical stage in his career, Lin You was going to give him… an intensive lesson!
He was confident that the advice he was going to give Wang Baole would resolve any tensions between them. Even if Wang Baole realized what he had been up to all along, he wouldn't carry any unhappiness or displeasure towards him or Lin Tianhao!
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Chapter 369: Advice From Lin You
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Wang Baole didn't have to wait long for his lesson. After ending the transmission with Lin Tianhao, Lin You made himself a cup of tea. He took a sip, waited for a moment, and after he drank half a cup of tea, he took out his voice transmission ring and called Wang Baole.
The timing wasn't too hurried or too delayed; it was just right. The other party would be able to sense his sincerity as well as his composure. This was a life lesson that Lin You had distilled from his long life. It was something that those who hadn't experienced it personally wouldn't be able to understand.
Wang Baole had been expecting Lin You to call and thank him when his voice transmission ring vibrated. He saw Lin You's name on the device and was about to pick it up. Then, he thought for a bit. He waited for a few moments before putting the call through.
Wang Baole's interactions with Lin You were limited. Lin Tianhao acted as their intermediary most of the time. The last time Wang Baole had contacted Lin You was because of Lin Tianhao's disappearance, and he had made the call while feeling extremely guilty for what had happened.
Despite their limited interactions, they were able to converse with ease. Lin You was an extremely charming person. His charm wasn't limited to his physical appearance but came from the way he treated others and his attitude towards other people. He congratulated Wang Baole and thanked him for giving Lin Tianhao such an important task.
Lin You then paused, seeming to be taking a sip of tea before he spoke again, softly.
"Baole, you and Tianhao are of the same age. That's why I'm going to treat you like a nephew. Have you ever thought about your future progression in the Federation?"
"I've heard about your ambition. You want to become the Federation President. That is a good ideal to strive towards. I envy your father. If Tianhao could be as ambitious as you, I would be able to put my mind at ease as well." Lin You sighed. He had said that from his heart. He had lacked for nothing in this life. He was gifted with above-average talents and was confident that with time, he would be able to reach the Nascent Soul based on his talents and resources!
His greatest regret was Lin Tianhao… that was why he was so grateful towards Wang Baole.
Wang Baole coughed after hearing what Lin You said.
"Uncle Lin, you are right. I thought the same since I was a little boy. I envy my father for having such a good looking, talented, and ambitious son as well."
Lin You fell into momentary silence. He seemed to have come to his senses after hearing what Wang Baole said. He had an odd expression on his face, and he hastily changed the topic and spoke immediately.
"Baole, you have now reached an important point in your career. The times have changed. It's no longer what it was before when I was young. When I was young, as long as your cultivation was sufficient, as long as you possessed certain maturity and will, and were willing to showcase yourself, you would either fall from grace or rise up the ranks to stand above the rest!
"Now, the climate has stabilized. Every political force desires a prolonged period of stability and security. Even if Duan Muque has grand visions and ambitions for the future, he finds great difficulty in each progressive step he's taking.
"That is why… what I mean is, in such times, a Primary Rank Four Noble is the highest rank a person without power and authority can hope to achieve. If nothing unexpected occurs… you have now reached the pinnacle of your life. Nothing will change unless you are like our Fellow Daoist Osmanthus, who reached the perfected Core Formation realm and broke through the glass ceiling.
"However, you must pray that when that happens, the Federation President and people like us haven't advanced to the Nascent Soul realm…
"Baole, do you understand what I'm getting at? If you wish to progress, it'd remain difficult to do so even if your cultivation reaches the Core Formation realm. After all, currently, the four Dao Colleges aren't headed by the Ethereal Dao College…"
Lin You's words were straightforward and honest. He was analyzing Wang Baole's future based on his vast experience. That was why Wang Baole grew more serious as he listened to Lin You. He pondered over what Lin You said and couldn't deny that most of what Lin You said was true.
He became slightly depressed. He wondered if there might be any major contributions that he could make in order to advance from a Primary Rank Four Noble to a Secondary Rank Three or even Primary Rank Three Noble.
"However, you have become the mayor of the new Martian city zone. You have made a correct move. In fact, this could be an opportunity for you…
"You must know that you have just made something out of nothing. You've created a new path for yourself where none existed and risen to become a Primary Rank Four Noble. There hadn't been a New Mars Region prior to this…
"Setting up a new city zone might not be the same as founding a new land, but it's still an impressive achievement. That is why the various political forces have fought so hard for this opportunity. On the one hand, they were doing it for the Divine Armament. On the other, they were also fighting for a future accolade for their own heirs!
"As the world stabilizes and peace reigns, the opportunity to make such impressive and extraordinary contributions to the Federation can no longer be found. Such achievements could only be made during the past fearsome war with monsters and when the seventeen strongholds were built.
"This is an opportunity given by the gods. That is why you must remember to treasure it dearly. You must be cautious of others taking credit for your work after the new city zone is built. You must ensure that your name is remembered for all the effort you put in and not the names of others!"
It was clear that Lin You was baring his soul to Wang Baole. Wang Baole was instantly moved when he heard those words. His breath quickened. He had read about such incidents in the high officials' autobiographies. He knew clearly that if others successfully took credit for what he had done, then his efforts would be wasted. He would become an accessory to someone else's success.
"You must know clearly who your friends and enemies are. You must identify them clearly. Li Yi, for example. I believe the four Dao Colleges have not given up hope on her. That's because she has the support of our Fellow Daoist Osmanthus. She will become your greatest enemy!
"That is because… the both of you have the mark of the four Dao Colleges on you. She is the official representative while you are the unexpected challenger. Most importantly, she hails from White Deer Dao College while you are from the Ethereal Dao College.
"This is no longer a conflict between you and Li Yi. It has become a problem of which college between the White Deer Dao College and the Ethereal Dao College has the final authority. The White Deer Dao College will never allow you to have authority over Li Yi! Even if the Ethereal Dao College wants to help you, they won't do so too openly because they need to consider the overall pros and cons of the four great Dao Colleges as an entity as well as the Dao College traditions.
"To them, the political stability of the Dao Colleges comes above everything else. The current Sect Lord of the Ethereal Dao College isn't extremely assertive either. These factors are to your disadvantage."
Wang Baole listened to everything carefully. He didn't say a word and took every word Lin You said to heart, ingesting them and mulling them over carefully. He felt that he had a greater understanding of his future.
"Since the four Dao Colleges support Li Yi, your top priority then is to single out Li Yi's flaws and mistakes. You have to do your best to force her out of the competition in an open and legitimate manner!
"You will then become the four Dao Colleges' only representative in the New Mars Region. When that happens, they will have to support you regardless of whether they're willing to do so. No matter how displeased they are, they will need to give you their full support!
"When that time comes, even if the Ethereal Dao College's Sect Lord isn't an assertive man, he will be smart enough to seize the opportunity and seize the control the four Dao Colleges have within the New Mars Region!"
"That is when you will be able to reap the rewards of your labor." Lin You finished what he had to say and took a sip of his tea. He heard Wang Baole's fast breathing over the voice transmission ring and smiled lightly.
Wang Baole's breathing quickened. Lin You's analysis and assessment, and his final solution to Wang Baole's troubles, had cleared Wang Baole's mind and lifted his spirits. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Lin You… was indeed a man with a clear mind and whose thoughts were thorough. He had an extraordinary way of weighing and deliberating his options, isolating the best option available!
"Now that we're done talking about enemies, let's talk about your friends. Baole, when one is surrounded by enemies, he will find it hard to accomplish great deeds. What you need to learn is to differentiate those enemies whom you can befriend and those you will never be able to become friends with. Those whose hostility towards you cannot be resolved must be swiftly brought down in the shortest time possible.
"Kong Dao, for example. He is the foster son of the Federation President and a member of the native Martian military. You cannot afford to isolate him. That is because you aren't the four Dao Colleges' only option. You still need the support of the Martian natives! Your relationship with the military allows them to naturally give you their support!
"Kong Dao will serve to provide you with this support in the background. You have to analyze the various political forces in the Federation. Are they willing to join forces with the Martian administration and share control over the new city zone? The answer determines that Kong Dao will only ever be a vice mayor. Do you believe that if Kong Dao had gotten first place in the final trial, the positions for vice mayorship wouldn't be four but five? In addition, Kong Dao will never reside inside the new city zone!
"That is why you only need to ensure that he appears to listen to your orders. Don't worry, he will never try to seize power independently!"
Wang Baole's eyes widened. Lin You's analysis and explanations seemed to have opened a door. He seemed to suddenly grasp the lessons that he had read in the high officials' autobiographies and had been slightly confused over!
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Chapter 370: Building a New Region!
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"I understand now. Based on this analysis, I can apply the same approach to Jin Duoming. I only have to remain as friends with Jin Duoming as there aren't any conflicts of interest between the both of us!" Wang Baole immediately said. His voice traveled through the voice transmission ring. Lin You picked his teacup up and took a sip. He smiled.
"You're right. You should know that the Trilunaris Corporation is in a difficult place, politically speaking. There are too many factions within the corporation fighting to control the corporation in the future. Jin Duoming is not the only competitor! They will face fierce competition in the future.
"Even though Daoist Jin acknowledges and recognizes Jin Duoming as the heir to the Trilunaris Corporation, he had been severely injured during the past Monster War. He is still suffering from the side effects of his injuries. It is likely… that he will never be able to break through the Core Formation realm and enter the Nascent Soul realm. The only option left to the Trilunaris Corporation is to bind their survival tightly together with the Federation's survival.
"After all, the Federation would take more care in maintaining its image and reputation as compared to the other political forces when they are trying to devour the wealthy and resource-rich corporation. Why do you think the Trilunaris Corporation spent so much energy and resources in helping you set up the New Mars Region? It's to ensure that you remain friendly towards them and also to maintain a friendly relationship with the Martian administration as well as the Federation!"
"Daoist Jin is a businessman, he isn't the same as the rest of us…" What Lin You said showed his understanding and analysis of the various political forces. His words were priceless. They couldn't be given a price tag. The only ones in the entire Federation who were qualified to have such a level of understanding and analysis of the situation would be those who shared his rank and status.
It was clear that this conversation was Lin You baring his true thoughts to Wang Baole. He held nothing back. He was standing in Wang Baole's place and helping the latter plan for his future.
Wang Baole took a deep breath after listening to everything that had been said. A strange light glimmered in his eyes. He recalled the agreement between himself and Jin Duoming… it had been between him and a Trilunaris Corporation that was headed and represented by Jin Duoming.
The meaning behind Jin Duoming's words seemed deep and layered as he pondered them.
"The Trilunaris Corporation isn't to be underestimated though. Even though Daoist Jin doesn't have a chance to break through to the Nascent Soul realm, and his corporation is plagued by faction politics, the situation would change if someone achieves a breakthrough. In addition… this Daoist Jin is extremely innovative. He has joined forces with the Federation to come up with an Anti-Spirit Bomb. In theory, if the bomb is successfully made, its power will be immense. A Nascent Soul is nothing in the face of the Anti-Spirit Bomb… the various political forces have tried hard to dig up more information but failed to find out more details. There have even been rumors that the Anti-Spirit Bomb has been tested and proven to be a success multiple times…"
"This is all for your information and understanding only. You only need to remember that Jin Duoming's status dictates that he has to remain neutral in the face of Federation politics. What he needs isn't a friend… but an ally!" Lin You spoke carefully and with great emphasis. He seemed to have heard the quickening of Wang Baole's breathing after he was done speaking. He placed his teacup down, and a flash of approval flickered in his eyes where Wang Baole couldn't see. He thought for a moment, then said softly.
"Baole, do you feel that the politics are much too complicated? Like you are stepping into a deep, bottomless lake?"
Wang Baole raised his head and stared at his voice transmission ring. After a moment of silence, he nodded.
Even though Lin You couldn't see Wang Baole nod, he could imagine him doing so. He lowered his voice.
"Regardless of how clear a lake may seem, when you first wade into the middle of it, you will think the lake deep and bottomless. It is vast and murky and seems to hide countless secrets…
"But, once you leave the lake and stand at its edge, when you look at it again, you will realize that the waters are clear. You can see right to the bottom of the lake.
"Why is that? You know the answer. Your sight is obscured because you are in the waters. This doesn't mean that you should leave the lake. It means that when there comes a day when you are no longer standing at the edge but are above the lake, in the sky, gazing down at it, you will find out that the waters are not only clear… but will realize that the lake is only as big as the size of your palm…
"If you look further into the distance, you will be able to see a vast ocean many times bigger than the lake. If you rise further up and lift your head skyward, you will find a greater universe that is even more extraordinary than the world you are in!"
"There are some things I'm not in the position to share openly… Baole, we humans… are but mere grains in a vast ocean." Lin You seemed like he wanted to continue, but due to some unknown reasons, he decided not to. He only sighed a sigh that seemed to reveal powerlessness and an inability to control his own fate. That marked the end of their conversation.
The sigh echoed in Wang Baole's ears and his head even after the transmission ended. He grew silent gradually as he mused over what he had been told.
A grain in a vast ocean… After a long while, Wang Baole lifted his head and gazed out into the starlit skies. He stared for a very long time, then, he shut his eyes. He wasn't someone who tried to strive for things beyond his means. He knew very clearly that his only immediate concern was the New Mars Region. He would handle whatever came in the future when the future arrived.
With that thought in mind, Wang Baole continued his preparations. Time passed in a blur. Soon, the day of departure arrived.
Wang Baole had submitted his recommendations for his vice mayors prior to the date. They had been approved by the Governor without a hitch. His vice mayors were Li Yi, Kong Dao, Jin Duoming and Lin Tianhao.
Lin Tianhao would accompany Wang Baole and head for the new region, while the remaining three would follow after. They needed time to prepare the resources their respective political forces had promised. Wang Baole had a condition for making them vice mayors. They had to bring along the resources they had promised before they could take up office.
Regardless of how resentful Li Yi and Kong Dao felt regarding the arrangements, they could only swallow their resentment. Jin Duoming had no opinion on the matter though. He didn't care whether he went or not, or if he did, when he would depart. The new city zone was just going to be a barren, deserted land. It was going to be so boring if he departed sooner.
In fact, there had been no disputes raised by any other political forces regarding Li Yi's and Kong Dao's candidacy during the fight for vice mayorship. Jin Duoming, however, almost lost his spot. It had been a narrow fight despite the Trilunaris Corporation offering to foot fifty percent of the bill.
Both the Galactic Dusk Sect and the Five Generation Sky Clan had eyed the vice mayorship hungrily. Due to the tensions between the Galactic Dusk Sect and Wang Baole, their request for a position had been rejected. The Five Generation Sky Clan, however, had met all the conditions. They even promised more than what the Trilunaris Corporation promised.
However, in the end… they had still failed.
Wang Baole had heard about it as well. It seemed that the head of the Senate had spoken at the most critical stage. This had caused the Zhuo family of the Five Generation Sky Clan to back down in resignation. Zhuo Yixian had also been transferred away, out of Mars. After slicing up the entire cake and dividing it amongst the various parties, he had been left with no cake and kicked out of the fight.
An outsider might have seen this as an internal fight amongst the various political forces. Wang Baole had thought about it for a while though and felt that Zhuo Yixian's persistent and foolhardy investigation into the incident when Wang Baole and Li Wan'er had spent a night together had been one of the reasons for his current predicament.
Well, there's no way around that. He chose his own grave and buried himself in it when he insisted on investigating the matter… Wang Baole had been rather pleased with the outcome and viewed the matter with relish. After which, he had set it aside and didn't think about it further.
The day of departure arrived. Wang Baole and Lin Tianhao took up their new office. The Martian Colony Governor and the other high ranking officials of the Martian administration saw them off as an enormous fleet of five hundred cruisers slowly rose off the ground inside the Martian City port and into the sky.
Out of the five hundred cruisers, three hundred carried the hundred thousand men charged with constructing the new city zone. They were to follow Wang Baole's orders. The remaining two hundred cruisers were packed with the resources given by the Federation and the Martian administration.
Loud booms thundered in the air. Wang Baole stood on the deck of the cruiser heading the fleet, and Lin Tianhao stood next to him. The two of them lowered their gaze at the land beneath them. They turned their eyes towards the Martian City, then raised said eyes towards the direction where the new city zone lay. Lofty aspirations and grand ambitions filled Wang Baole's thoughts.
"Tianhao, give the orders. Move forward at full speed!" Wang Baole barked his orders. Lin Tianhao inhaled a deep breath and immediately complied. The five hundred cruisers soon rumbled and sped forward.
From afar, it looked like five hundred arcs of rainbow dashing across the heavens, racing into the distance…
Hours later, the five hundred cruisers reached the Divine Armament Zone. The ruins that had littered the lands had vanished, and donkey sprawled on the ground, lazy and pleased. Its cultivation had erupted during the period where he had been clearing the trash after the battle. It appeared to have reached the perfected True Breath realm.
Wang Baole ignored the donkey. The cruisers landed, and with Wang Baole's orders, the blueprints showing the first construction phase of the Eternal Fortress were distributed. Only the core components of the Eternal Fortress were excluded from the plans. A hundred thousand people immediately went to work and commenced construction.
Wang Baole's puppets were activated as well. Every one of those puppets followed Wang Baole's orders and participated in the construction process as the main architects.
Together, they were building… the Eternal Fortress!
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Chapter 371: New Member of the Adonis Association!
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The Eternal Fortress in the New Mars Region would be ten thousand times the scale of its prototype. It covered a shockingly large area, and the Eternal Fortress of Wang Baole's would also be equipped with facilities that were previously uncompleted during the assessment. They would be fully furnished through the construction of the new city zone!
Wang Baole was extremely busy throughout the process of the stronghold's construction. After all, this Eternal Fortress was an independent structure of his. After going through the initial construction process during the assessment, some issues had surfaced, despite it looking extremely imposing. Those issues, however, weren't obvious to outsiders.
Wang Baole was, after all, the person who was most familiar with the workings of the Eternal Fortress throughout the Federation.
According to his estimations, it was possible to construct a new city zone that could house a hundred million people within half a year. However, a lengthy period of time was still needed to test the quality of the new city zone, as well as its ability to withstand the Beast Tide.
Therefore, the deadline Wang Baole set for himself to construct the prototype of the new city zone was three months. In the three months following that, construction would continue while the city zone underwent continual tests to see if it could resist the Beast Tide. That would take place until a total of six months had passed, when the initial stage of the new city zone had been completed and undergone some tests. That way, the safety of the people who were to move into the new region would be guaranteed.
In order to achieve this goal, it was necessary to have sufficient resources and manpower. With the hundred thousand workers available right now, Wang Baole analyzed the situation and felt that it was still far from what would be required.
The three vice mayors of mine will probably arrive within a few days… Along the way, Wang Baole had already planned out where his four vice mayors would be positioned.
He knew well that he had the advantage afforded to him for winning the assessment. He could forcefully pressure others at the start, but once they gained a footing, it would require some effort to pressure them.
He naturally wouldn't let go of this early-stage advantage. Therefore, after thinking about it silently in his mind, he made a decision.
Li Yi's responsibility will be to construct the stronghold according to my plans. This is a responsibility that she cannot shrug off and perhaps would even delight in doing. After all, that position gives her the greatest power, secondary only to mine.
This way, the White Deer Dao College will have nothing to be unhappy about. As for me, I will be able to make my stance this way… Wang Baole narrowed his eyes. Being familiar with the teachings of the high officials' autobiographies, he knew that in order to find fault with someone, the first step was to give them a task.
If not, it would naturally be difficult to pinpoint that person's weaknesses.
As for Kong Dao… even though City Lord Lin mentioned that it wasn't necessary to care about him and that I could even try to become friends with him after resolving the grudges between us, that is challenging as well. I'm annoyed the moment I see him… After thinking about it, Wang Baole felt that it was most appropriate to position Kong Dao in the military zone in order to guard the Divine Armament Catacombs.
After all, the most important area of the New Mars Region was the Divine Armament Zone. Wang Baole analyzed the situation and concluded that Kong Dao wouldn't reject the arrangement. At the same time, the military would be satisfied, since that would allow the military to acquire first-hand news about the Divine Armament Catacombs.
This way, I remove the chances of us meeting, since there would be less of a chance of us being in the same area. This makes it easier to manage the situation. Wang Baole sat in his unadorned office and took out a bag of snacks to munch on while thinking about the task to allocate to Jin Duoming when he arrived.
Since Jin Duoming has the potential to become the director of Trilunaris Corporation, he would naturally be confident in management affairs. Even though his abilities aren't obvious, this task shall be given to him! After finishing the snacks in a mouthful, Wang Baole came to a decision to place Jin Duoming in charge of managing the internal affairs of the new city zone.
As for Lin Tianhao, Wang Baole didn't have too many concerns. He was one of his own and would be in charge of the disciplinary and law enforcement departments.
After making arrangements for the placement of his four vice mayors, Wang Baole felt that his understanding of the high officials' autobiographies had deepened yet again. After all, real understanding comes with putting what was learned to use. With delight in his heart, he took out a bottle of Ice Spirit Water, feeling emotional as he took a gulp.
As the leader, I need to learn not to be suspicious of the people under my lead! This could also be considered a platform that I have provided for them to show their capabilities. As for me, it is sufficient as long as I have a grasp over manpower and finances.
Hah, with manpower and finances in my grasp, I will be able to oversee the entire operation! Wang Baole felt that his status was different from before. He hummed a happy tune while walking out of his unadorned office. He looked at the busy construction going on and immediately corrected any aspect that he deemed was out of place wherever he passed. That was especially so for the location where the seal of the Divine Armament Catacombs was located.
Wang Baole was clear about the purpose of the stronghold. He was even more clear that if there were no Divine Armament Catacombs, the new city zone wouldn't garner the attention of the various factions in the Federation.
Therefore, the Divine Armament Catacombs was the key.
The goal of constructing the stronghold is to support the Qi Fostering Spirit Array Formation, and the purpose of this array formation is to demolish the barrier under the Divine Armament Catacombs's seal. At the same time, once the stronghold is in operation, the Divine Armament Catacombs seal would then be activated once in a while to relieve the internal pressure. The stronghold would also require an automatic killing mechanism, as well as facilities with protective purposes.
It is only through this manner that a cycle could be initiated. Only when the cycle has begun could the New Mars Region be considered to have been constructed successfully! Wang Baole thought silently, as he arrived outside the Divine Armament Catacombs.
Right now, there had already been transformations to its appearance. Bases had already been erected in the area, and over ten thousand workers were hard at work in the construction process. There were so many workers that the crater was about to be completely filled.
The donkey was also there, behaving suspiciously like a thief. It occasionally looked at the pile of resources, its saliva uncontrollably flowing out of its mouth. It would then look at the Divine Armament Catacombs seal, as if waiting for its dream food to fly out of it from within.
Seeing that the donkey was behaving like a good-for-nothing, rage arose in Wang Baole, and he went forward to give the donkey a kick. The donkey had endured Wang Baole's beatings so frequently that its skin had already thickened, and it didn't feel anything after being kicked. Instead, it looked energetically at Wang Baole, instinctively revealing a look that implied that it was trying to get into Wang Baole's good books.
"Dumb donkey, know that the resources here are all accounted for. It doesn't matter whether you eat them or not, as long as something goes missing, I will bash you up and shut your mouth as punishment!" Wang Baole stared sternly, and the donkey grew shocked and nervous after hearing his words.
It appeared that it had already developed some consciousness to be able to understand the meaning of what Wang Baole said. It would be his fault regardless of whether he ate the resources or if others stole them.
Therefore, it hurriedly rubbed its head on Wang Baole's thigh as if asking for forgiveness. After being kicked once again by Wang Baole, it seemed to have lost all hope, understanding that appealing to him was futile. The donkey sneezed loudly, and its eyes reddened as it looked ruthlessly at the construction workers like a supervisor…
Soon, as the days passed, Wang Baole delightedly found out that he had gained another pair of eyes, which was in the form of the donkey. It was working day and night within the new city zone, continuously checking whether resources were lacking. Once it found that something didn't match up, it would roar like crazy, reminding Wang Baole and Lin Tianhao to take a look.
Lin Tianhao thought nothing much of it initially, but after finding issues repeatedly, he looked at the donkey in shock as he realized that the donkey could count, which could be considered a miracle.
When he conveyed his surprise to Wang Baole, Wang Baole cleared his throat, feeling that he was indeed smart to be able to extract the best use out of trash. When he looked at Lin Tianhao and recalled that Lin Tianhao's workload for the past few days had significantly exceeded that of his own, he satisfyingly patted his shoulder, deciding to send him an invitation.
"Tianhao, you've heard of the Adonis Association, right? Now, Zhuo Yifan, Zhao Yameng, and I are the members, as our appearances are of a certain standard. That was how the Adonis Association started.
"Even though your figure isn't as impressive, and you don't look as handsome as me, we are brothers. Therefore, I officially declare that from now on, you are the fourth adonis of the Adonis Association!"
Lin Tianhao didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He felt that Wang Baole's judgment of figure and appearance was perhaps different from his own. However, he knew that he was completely entwined with Wang Baole and would live and die with him!
Furthermore, through the time he had spent with Wang Baole on Mars, he has been transformed under his influence. Therefore, after hearing Wang Baole's words, Lin Tianhao, who was half-sitting before Wang Baole, suddenly stood up and agitatedly announced.
"Greetings, Chairman!"
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Chapter 372: Foundation Establishment Late-Stage!
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Wang Baole sat there feeling satisfied as he accepted Lin Tianhao's greeting. Seeing how agitated Lin Tianhao was to be accepted into the Adonis Association, Wang Baole was heartened.
"I have toiled all my life, sacrificing my youth for the Federation, for the people, and for the Adonis Association, all without rest…" Wang Baole chatted briefly with Lin Tianhao before sending him away. He sat on the chair, munching on a chicken leg as emotional thoughts flooded his mind.
"I can imagine that perhaps in the future, there would be a day when I recount my deepest regrets. That would be creating the Adonis Association, as my greatest desire would be to live life peacefully like an ordinary person…" As he spoke, Wang Baole felt that his life was tough, as every few days, he would be kept busy for hours on end.
Sighing while shaking his head, Wang Baole ate a chicken leg and drank three bottles of Ice Spirit Water. After, he patted his stomach and took out a bag of potato chips, munching on them noisily as he walked out of his unadorned office to continue his inspection.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye just like that. In the two weeks that passed, Wang Baole didn't forget to continue his cultivation while eating and busying himself with various affairs. He was clear that in the Spirit Inception Era, cultivation was foundation.
That was especially so when he realized that as he proceeded with cultivation, the rate at which his cultivation was improving had been significantly increased, perhaps due to the emergence of the Dark Fire. Right now, he felt that he was just a step away from achieving a breakthrough.
Wang Baole had originally planned to wait and achieve a breakthrough naturally. In this way, he wouldn't waste time used for eating and handling official affairs. However, the thought had emerged for less than two days when he realized that the donkey had achieved a breakthrough…
In the process of endless supervision and inspection of the resources, the donkey had somehow stepped into the Foundation Establishment realm!
That shocked Wang Baole, especially when he noticed that after the donkey reached Foundation Establishment realm that it put up a resistance when he wanted to check if it had gained any additional abilities, and even ran away…
At the same time, a look of arrogance appeared in its eyes, which made Wang Baole gasp as he stared on. He felt that the donkey no longer knew who his daddy was, and dared to resist the commands from a handsome person like him.
Trying to rebel, huh? In his anger, Wang Baole felt that he needed to teach the donkey a lesson so that it would understand that he would raise his son not just by calling it his son, but through beatings.
With that anger, Wang Baole activated his cultivation and caught up with the donkey. Without waiting for it to speak, he ordered it to shut its mouth, and then beat it up.
Immediately, the donkey was reduced to a pitiful state, but was unable to make a single noise and couldn't escape. Wang Baole was only satisfied and stopped after the donkey revealed a look of obedience in its eyes. He then lifted the order for the donkey to shut its mouth. Noticing that the donkey wanted to make noise again, he kicked it hard.
Instantly, the donkey hurriedly shut its mouth, looking at Wang Baole obediently with a clear look of wanting to curry his favor.
"You know where you stand now, right? Say it, who are you to me?" Wang Baole spoke calmly, with his hands behind his back.
"Son! Son!" The donkey trembled. Even though it was unwilling, that was the only sound it could make. In its helplessness, it could only scream.
That scene was watched by the others who were busy with the construction work around them. They were bewildered, confused, and frightened, as they were also clueless as to how to treat the donkey. It took its responsibility as a supervisor seriously and had reached a maniacal level in its inspection of the resources, such that it would know even if a screw was missing.
That made many who were looking to earn a small fortune through the construction of the new city zone annoyed, but now that they noticed the donkey being beaten up, they were secretly happy.
However, they were delighted too early. When Wang Baole turned to leave while swaggering in an exaggerated manner, the donkey that seemed to have been beaten to the brink of being handicapped previously immediately leaped up, shivering as there was no damage to its roughened skin. When it turned, it looked ruthlessly at those busybodies and sneezed, growing even more enthusiastic and diligent in inspecting the resources.
It seemed to have realized that it was no match for Wang Baole, the tyrant. The helplessness it felt in its heart was channeled towards the busybodies instead.
Wang Baole could see that the little donkey had become even more maniacal and diligent, but didn't care much. Right now, he was experiencing a lot of stress, as to him, the rate at which the donkey's cultivation was improving was increasing swiftly.
If there happens to be a day when the donkey reaches Core Formation realm before me… Thinking about the consequences of that possibility, Wang Baole shuddered. His head felt numb as the scene of himself being savagely beaten by the donkey while he tried to run away surfaced continuously in his mind… Eventually, he might still have to yield to the donkey as he heard the donkey shouting 'Son! Son!'.
That image was so frightening that Wang Baole's heart palpitated rapidly. He hurriedly tried to wipe that sinister scene from his mind. After that, a look of determination appeared in his eyes as he immediately went into seclusion.
That shall never happen!
It must be mentioned that the breakthrough in the donkey's cultivation agitated Wang Baole significantly, such that he put everything aside and went into seclusion. In the seclusion process, he didn't bother about external affairs, having passed the responsibility to Lin Tianhao.
On the one hand, he believed in Lin Tianhao's ability. On the other hand, the construction was going according to plan. As long as there were no hiccups, everything would go smoothly even without Wang Baole overseeing it.
Therefore, he settled down and immersed himself fully in cultivation. As he meditated with his legs crossed, he continually activated the force of his cultivation according to the initial teachings of Lightning Dao: First Volume in order to nurture the two Heavenly Thunders in his legs, while trying to carve the third lightning tattoo on his left arm to form the third Heavenly Thunder.
Other than that, Wang Baole also began practicing for the cultivation of Dark Fire while in seclusion. He soon realized that the rate of practicing the Dark Art outside the Divine Armament Catacombs was significantly faster than inside the Martian City by at least ten times.
That shocked Wang Baole. He vaguely felt that if there was no blockage by the seal of the Divine Armament Catacombs, the speed of his cultivation could be even faster.
As for the level that he would eventually be able to reach, Wang Baole couldn't put his finger on it. To him, matters like these were both like a sharp blade and a matter of fate!
Wang Baole breathed rapidly, taking a while before he finally calmed down. He thought about it with a bizarre look in his eyes and didn't attempt to try it out immediately in a rash manner. Instead, he calmed himself further, practicing the Dark Art in conjunction with the Lightning Dao: First Volume, continuously nurturing the third Heavenly Thunder and the third Dark Fire!
Days passed just like that. After a month, Wang Baole, who happened to be meditating, suddenly opened his eyes, and a chilly look was immediately revealed, as if Dark Fire was burning in his eyes. The ground around and beneath him instantly turned cold, with visible black sheets of ice forming on the walls around him.
That was not all. There was a current running through the ice. The area of seclusion looked extremely bizarre!
As for his cultivation, it had directly broken through Foundation Establishment mid-stage, reaching late-stage Foundation Establishment realm the moment he opened his eyes!
By the time he achieved a breakthrough in his cultivation, the construction going on outside the area of seclusion was more than fifty percent complete. It could be seen that the location where the prototype of the New Mars Region was located, which was where the Divine Armament Catacombs was, had been changed!
The appearance of the Divine Armament Catacombs had been transformed, with a large wall encircling it, enveloping it completely. There was a gigantic cover where waves of Spirit energy were churning within, forming several invisible Spirit threads.
The Spirit threads circled continuously in the area, occasionally criss-crossing over one another to form a huge net. That was part of Wang Baole's plans to form a Dharmic Artifact meant to destroy the Beast Tide.
The Beast Tide wouldn't be able to escape, and would immediately be torn to pieces by the Spirit thread. Their corpses and blood would fall to the ground and be absorbed by the array formation, forming the nourishment of the Qi Fostering Spirit Array Formation, resulting in the production of a cycle as it broke down the Beast Tide within the catacombs.
Now, the initial stages of the array formation had been completed. There were also many people guarding and repairing it. However, at that moment, within the Divine Armament Catacombs, a loud roar suddenly emerged, and the face that had appeared previously and shocked the entire Federation suddenly appeared again from under the array formation!
It was more vigorous this time, as if there was an existence it desired that made it want to dash out like a maniac.
This sudden change immediately threw everyone into a state of shock. As they retreated in fright, the emergence of that face activated the alert system, and ear-piercing alert rings reverberated in the large prototype of the new city zone.
Instantly, innumerable figures rushed to the location!
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