A World Worth Protecting

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Compared to the process of inviting spectators from the various factions to view Li Xingwen’s advancement, Duan Muque’s advancement was more low-profile. However, no matter how low-profile it was, with the movement of the Spirit Qi on Earth, everyone sensed it the moment he advanced. The official announcement from the President’s Office confirmed the matter, and instantly, the Federation was in a celebratory mood—excitement overflowed!

In reality, with Li Xingwen and Duan Muque achieving breakthrough one after another, it meant that the immortal cultivation of the Federation had officially moved to the Nascent Soul stage from the Core Formation stage!

The anticipation towards the Nascent Soul realm became the spotlight of everyone in the Federation at this moment. They were all curious as to who would be the next to advance!

On the other hand, happening at the same time as Duan Muque’s advancement and the public exhilaration being felt, was the pressure that Wang Baole felt from the Martian Colony Governor regarding the parts that he needed to produce for the teleportation array formation!

Wang Baole clearly felt the urgency to build the teleportation array formation quickly. He also realized that the Federation Seedlings Initiative was imminent!

<em>Previously, the speed of construction was slow. Right now, it’s clearly been sped up. </em>Wang Baole, who was in seclusion, ended the voice transmission with the Martian Colony Governor. He sat there, deep in thought, and pondered for a while before picking up his voice transmission ring again to send a voice transmission to the Grand Supreme Elder. He sought clarification for his doubts, and also inquired about when the Federation Seedlings Initiative would commence.

Li Xingwen, who had returned to Earth from Mars, received Wang Baole’s voice transmission in the Ethereal Dao College. He didn’t avoid the topic as he did before. Instead, after a brief moment of silence, he spoke.

“Baole, the time remaining until the Federation Seedlings Initiative commences is fast counting down. You must begin making preparations soon. As for why the speed of construction was slow previously… In reality, it was because the Federation wasn’t confident about it!

“After all, even though the construction of the teleportation array formation could bring numerous advantages to the Federation, there were also some shortfalls. It was only after Duan Muque and I managed to advance that we had better chances. That was similar to having another trump card other than the Anti-Spirit Bomb… This is the key reason why the construction of the teleportation array formation is being sped up!

“You don’t have to fret over the other matters. Right now, what is most important for you is to make the necessary preparations. The first teleportation will take place three months from now, at the latest!”

As he listened to what the Grand Supreme Elder said, Wang Baole’s breathing quickened. After a moment, he ended the call. A peculiar look flashed across his eyes. He grew determined to head to the ancient greenish-bronze sword. He must go there no matter what, as he needed to gain cultivation techniques, as well as resources.

He needed the resources to restore the Dark Artifact fully. The thought that one day he could completely repair the Dark Artifact and bring it with him off of Mars… It would be so powerful that it could destroy the planet!

This desire became an image that surfaced in Wang Baole’s mind. That made him extremely excited, and his anticipation swelled.

<em>I must definitely restore the Dark Artifact completely! </em>Wang Baole took a deep breath. He knew that right now, on Mars, it was extremely challenging if he wanted to obtain the resources to repair the Dark Artifact. It was only if he went to the ancient greenish-bronze sword that it would become a possibility!

On top of that, there was another crucial reason. That was… duty and responsibility!

He knew well that as a Secondary Rank Two Noble, he wasn’t allowed to go there. However, since he was a Federation Seedling, he had the duty and a set plan. He also understood that, to the Federation Seedlings, this project was an opportunity!

At the same time, it represented their eligibility. This was extremely advantageous for his advancement in Noble in the future. That was especially so as, one day, he could perhaps become President with his credentials of having entered the ancient greenish-bronze sword. That made Wang Baole’s heartbeat even faster with excitement.

Furthermore, as a cultivator in the Spirit Inception Era, Wang Baole was filled with curiosity and countless thoughts about the ancient greenish-bronze sword, as well as the founding land that kick-started Earth’s immortal cultivation era.

In his silence, Wang Baole caressed the mask he was holding. Even though Little Missy had remained silent for a long time, Wang Baole still remembered the sculpture that bore an uncanny resemblance to Little Missy in the interior of the fragments inside Spirit Breath Village!

<em>However… since I’m about to leave, I should really start making preparations. After all, there is so much that is unknown surrounding the ancient greenish-bronze sword, and there will definitely be danger! </em>Wang Baole narrowed his eyes as he recalled the question that the Grand Supreme Elder asked him regarding his fear of death!

With those words in his mind, Wang Baole laughed. A glow flashed across his eyes. Even though he hadn’t spent long in cultivation, he had experienced many life-and-death scenarios. Regardless of whether it was the Mystic Luna Realm or the pursuit by the three extraterrestrial cultivators, he had only narrowly escaped death. If he wasn’t careful, he could have died!

It could be said that Wang Baole wasn’t a cultivator that had grown up in a sheltered environment. Instead, he had matured through actual battles, and despite his number of killings being incomparable to that of the demonic cultivators, he was no doubt ruthless.

<em>It’s impractical if I want to achieve a breakthrough in my cultivation in three months. After all, I don’t have a cultivation technique that I can cultivate yet. Therefore, in these three months, the only thing I can do… is to refine Dharmic Armaments! </em>After pondering about it, Wang Baole decided to stop cultivation temporarily. He took out his Dharmic treasures from his storage bag.

He had many Dharmic treasures. Other than those that he already owned, the others were what he gained from the three extraterrestrial cultivators.

<em>I need to make use of these three months to upgrade all my Dharmic treasures to Dharmic Armaments! </em>After taking a deep breath, Wang Baole waved his hand, and several mosquitoes emerged immediately, circling him.

<em>What’s most important is to see if I can upgrade my Intrinsic Dharmic treasure to a Dharmic Armament! </em>Wang Baole had expectations towards the scabbard in his body. Right now, he was determined, and he immediately began refining his Dharmic treasures.

As for the resources needed to upgrade the Dharmic treasures, it didn’t pose much of a problem to Wang Baole. He only needed to speak to Jin Duoming, who would solve all his problems.

In reality, the special region had become famous due to the confusing myriad of advertisements about it, as well as its true advantages for cultivation and rejuvenation. There were endless streams of tourists visiting it every day, and the various factions had also realized the potential of this special zone, and they began investing in it.

That made the Martian special regional city crowded with people. In addition, Wang Baole had assigned this matter to Jin Duoming and company, making the gains to be reaped from it extremely significant. Trilunaris Corporation would also stand to gain through this. Therefore, Wang Baole only needed to mention the resources he needed to upgrade his Dharmic treasures, and Jin Duoming would immediately contact the Corporation. Within three days, the resources had all arrived!

With the arrival of the resources, Wang Baole entered seclusion and began the upgrading process for his Dharmic treasures. That was especially so as he possessed the Dark Core, which made the attainment of the remnant thoughts of the gods even more convenient. He would enter the fugue state almost every day, and the moment he came across the god remnant thoughts, he would immediately capture them with the Dark Fire.

At the same time, the Soul Guiding Hand that he possessed made the process of capturing the god remnant thoughts even easier.

Time passed just like that, and soon, two months had gone by. In these two months, in order to support Wang Baole, Jin Duoming sent another batch of resources. If it were some other time, Wang Baole would perhaps be concerned. However, as his goal now was the ancient greenish-bronze sword, he accepted them all, and continued refining and upgrading his Dharmic Armaments.

Now, it was half a month left until the three-month limit. The teleportation array formation on Mercury had been constructed. This matter wasn’t being announced by the Federation. Instead, every single Federation Seedling was notified of a transfer!

Not many details were given regarding the transfer, except that they were to gather half a month later on Mercury, and that the Federation Seedlings Initiative would commence then!

This matter immediately caused a commotion amongst the Federation Seedlings, despite them having an indication of it before this. However, the actual commencement of the Federation Seedlings Initiative still caused unrest and anxiousness in them. It was also difficult to keep this matter a secret, and soon, numerous media groups in the Federation had caught wind of it. With the Federation’s silent recognition of it, the news regarding the commencement of the Federation Seedlings Initiative began to spread.

Through the investigations of some, the documents sent by the Federation regarding the initiative were found. It was clearly outlined in the documents that the initiative was just one segment amongst many projects. These projects were all aimed at one thing, and that was… to land on the ancient greenish-bronze sword!

Instantly, commotion arose within the Federation. All sorts of news emerged, and the entire Federation was in heated discussion!

It was also at this time that the Federation made an announcement!

“All Federation Seedlings are to gather on Mercury and become the first batch of cultivators sent to the ancient greenish-bronze sword. After that, there would be a selection for the second batch of Federation Seedlings. One round of selection and teleportation will take place every year, with the goal of sending three thousand cultivators to the ancient greenish-bronze sword within thirty years!”