The assistant was quite startled; all representatives, that was a big deal. He immediately nodded in agreement.
Three days later, all representatives from Datong arrived.
The weakest among them were in the Sixth Realm, but most were in the Seventh Realm.
They came from five different worlds.
None of the attendees knew what had happened, only that the head of state had summoned them, and it was not to be taken lightly, so they came as quickly as they could.
“Head of state, may I ask what urgent matter has occurred?”
“Could it be that we are aligning with some powerful world and need to stand against it?”
Huangtian didn’t hide anything and said directly, “The True Saint told me that we may soon need to act against a total of seven worlds. These worlds vary in strength, so we need to arrange our military forces.”
In an instant, all the attendees straightened up.
Seven worlds!
As the top tier of their respective worlds, they knew all too well the massive interests involved.
Even if Datong as an official entity got the lion’s share, just getting a sip of the soup would be good enough for them.
It was well known that Datong allowed for the acquisition of corresponding benefits.
As long as one didn’t touch the Energy Stones or some extremely rare strategic-level resources, for those were untouchable, who touches them dies.
For cultivators, the most important Cultivation resources were still accessible to some extent.
And for some commercial families, the seven worlds represented a massive consumer base.
For Datong, this was greatly beneficial from any angle.
“Head of state, what do we need to do?”
Huangtian outlined the drafted plan he had thought up.
“This time, we will face warfare. Within the Datong system, all Cultivators can participate, implementing a military merit system, using military merits to exchange for corresponding resources…”
After he spoke, the rest was further detailed and fleshed out.
It took half a month to finalize the specific details.
In the meantime, Huangtian also consulted Wang Sheng.
Ultimately, he brought back a message.
“Military merits can be accumulated. If one accumulates enough but unfortunately dies in the war without exchanging for resources, they can be resurrected. The stronger the individual, the more military merits are needed for resurrection;
If one has not died or exchanged resources, the merits can be used by others;
Moreover, military merits can be kept. The True Saint will resurrect qualified individuals regularly.”
Huangtian sought to motivate Datong while not wanting those with the most military merits to die in vain, hence he sought Wang Sheng with a nervous heart.
After learning of the situation, Wang Sheng thought for a moment and then agreed.
The recent years of absorbing pure spiritual power and Life Essence Qi had enhanced his cultivation and granted him tens of thousands of years in lifespan.
The previous depletion was thus replenished.
To him, resurrecting some people was not a big deal, indeed, as Huangtian thought, those who could accumulate enough military merits to resurrect themselves were all talents.
If one cultivated to a certain level, they could offer many benefits.
Hence, he directly nodded in agreement.
This news shook all five worlds under Datong, and the entire Cultivation World!
This was a chance at resurrection!
Most crucially, the opportunity could be preserved!
“I must participate, if I accrue enough military merits, that’s like having a ’get out of death free’ card!”
“The key is that it can be preserved!”
“I advise you all to keep a level head, the military merits required for resurrection are surely vast, and I reckon only a very small portion of participants will qualify for resurrection.”
“What’s more, when the war starts, everyone has to wear the Military Merit Record Bracelet developed by Datong Science Academy. Military merits not recorded on the bracelet will not be recognized unless there is a very clear mark.”
“Moreover, Datong is not out for destruction but for conquest, so gaining military merits won’t be so simple.”
At first, everyone was frenzied, but soon enough they cooled down.
The matter of world confrontation was no secret among the powerful worlds, so both the Cultivators and the ordinary civilians of Datong were not averse to war. Under the Starry Sky Rules, if you do not become strong, you are consumed, and the outcome is unknown.
If that’s the case, then the weaker worlds just have to bite the bullet.
After all, by joining Datong, as long as you stay in line, there’s still a chance to live.
Consequently, the enthusiasm to participate in the war was initially high, and it peaked even further with the news of resurrection.
But soon enough, most people calmed down.
Because they couldn’t guarantee their own survival.
So many turned to boasting in virtual networks.
Nevertheless, countless Cultivators still joined.
Some were from various factions, others were Loose Cultivators.
Shi Ziqin was one of them.
“Wei’er… the opportunity has come, I can save you now!”
The champion of the first Hidden Dragon Society, after more than a decade, already stood at the pinnacle of the Fifth Realm, ready to break through to the Sixth Realm.
His aura was incredibly fearsome.
However, the once high-spirited individual had become unkempt to the extent that hardly anyone could recognize this was a Heavenly General.
“As long as I accumulate enough military merits, I can resurrect Wei’er… But the power of the Fifth Realm seems rather insufficient!”
Seeing hope and finding a way, he rushed headlong into Cultivation, hoping to break through to the Sixth Realm and become a True King before the war began!
All of this was being watched by observant eyes.
“Yuan, the Tianhe Federation should soon finish being consumed, right? Source Star is about to advance, isn’t it?”
[Yes, there’s still about two months left. Do you want the planet to advance, letting this youngster break through to the Sixth Realm?]
“Didn’t you say he’s the Child of Destiny of Source Star’s era? I naturally want to see what level he can achieve!” The speaker was Wang Sheng.
Just then, the will of Source Star, Yuan, had told him that Source Star had birthed the Child of Destiny of this era, who might become a top-tier power.