Chapter 128 - 85: News

Chapter 128: Chapter 85: News

"Only by uniting the entire world before this cruel era fully descends, by raising the collective strength of Blue Star’s humanity—both our elite combatants and our foundational forces—to a whole new level, can we possibly win a sliver of hope for survival in this war for our race’s very existence!"

Cheng Dan’s expression turned solemn with respect.

"Thank you, Elder Wang, for your incisive explanation and warning."

She turned to the camera, her beautiful face etched with gravity and a call to action.

"Viewers, the officials have now provided the most authoritative and detailed explanation regarding the mysterious Star Gates."

"I trust that you all now have a clear understanding of the situation."

"Right now, with the Star Gates having just appeared, the threat of an Alien Race invasion is manageable, thanks to the Rules that limit them and our own technological power. On the contrary, this is a once-in-a-millennium opportunity for the development of Blue Star’s Martial Dao!"

Her voice, full of power, echoed through the studio.

"The opportunity is right in front of us, and this window will not stay open for long!"

"I hope everyone can deeply recognize the heavy responsibility this era has placed upon us. Seize every second of every minute to cultivate diligently and improve yourselves!"

"Nourish your strength with sweat, and forge the future with conviction!"

"Only then, when the curtain rises on the true era of the Ten Thousand Races’ struggle for supremacy, will we have the strength to protect our home and our civilization!"

"That’s all for today’s news. Thank you for watching!"

...

As the closing music for the news began, the screen cut to a commercial.

「Yang City.」

Inside Lin Yi’s humble rented apartment.

Lin Yi and the others sat in stunned silence, all in a daze.

They were still processing the news they had just received.

Director Wang Wu’s words, especially regarding the possible future of a war against the Ten Thousand Races, felt like a cold tide, washing over their understanding of the world again and again.

The novelty of the Star Gates’ arrival had not yet faded, but a much greater, world-shattering upheaval had already descended with a crash!

After a long while,

Luo Qian finally broke the silence with a sharp intake of breath, his voice strained.

"Holy cow! The appearance of these Star Gates... is directly linked to the Red Moon disaster and the surge in Spiritual Qi concentration? The denser the Spiritual Qi on Blue Star, the more Star Gates there will be, and the higher their Level?"

He rubbed his hands together, his eyes holding a mixture of fear of the unknown and an irrepressible flicker of excitement and curiosity.

"And... the government secretly established diplomatic relations with seven alien civilizations? Man, I wonder what kind of good stuff those aliens have. Spirit Medicine from their worlds? Materials from exotic beasts? If only we could find a way to get our hands on some for a taste... no, I mean, for research!"

Lin Yi cut off his daydreaming, his voice deep.

"Just focus on your Cultivation. When the era of the Ten Thousand Races’ war arrives, if we’re strong enough, we can just invade and conquer those alien worlds. What kind of souvenirs couldn’t you get your hands on then?"

"Conversely, if we’re too weak and Blue Star is enslaved by those Alien Races, our fate will be absolutely miserable."

Lin Yi, however, realized something.

’The appearance of these Star Gates is truly a boon for the Martial Artists of this new era.’

After all, it was incredibly difficult for newcomers to make a name for themselves in the current Martial Dao world.

How could a newcomer possibly hope to catch up to those veteran Martial Artists who had lived for one or two hundred years?

But now...

The Star Gates had appeared!

And within the Star Realm behind them were even more opportunities and treasures.

As a First-Grade Martial Artist, one could enter a Tier One Star Gate, snatching resources and improving at lightning speed within a Star Realm fraught with danger but also filled with endless treasures!

Upon advancing to Second Grade, a Tier Two Star Gate might also appear, with brand-new, higher-level resources and opportunities awaiting!

It was the same for Third Grade, Fourth Grade... and beyond!

Meanwhile, those veteran Martial Artists, because of their high cultivation levels, couldn’t enter the Star Gates at all. They could only watch with envy!

As long as they seized the opportunity at each node of the Star Gates’ evolution, new Martial Artists could shoot up like rockets. Using the precious resources from the Star Realm—far superior to anything native to Blue Star—they could leapfrog the competition and catch up to the veteran powerhouses they could once only look up to!

’This is practically a rule of the era, a golden road paved especially for those who come after!’

’It’s a true golden age for newcomers!’

...

In the room,

the discussion about the Star Gates, the Star Realm, the Alien Races, and this era of drastic change continued for a while longer.

Everyone was trying to digest this earth-shattering information and figure out their own small place in this massive new tide.

Just then, Zhou Meng’s small, delicate communicator began to vibrate urgently.

She glanced at it, her fine brows furrowing slightly, and said apologetically to Lin Yi,

"Master, my family... they’re urging me to come back. Ever since the near-kidnapping, they’ve been worried sick about my safety. I have to go back now."

Zhao Zhuo, who was next to her, also quickly stood up, having apparently received a similar message.

Zhou Meng walked to the door, then turned back to look at Lin Yi, her large eyes showing a trace of reliance and reluctance, and said earnestly,

"Master, please take care of yourself. Once things settle down at home and the situation becomes clearer, I’ll definitely come back to see you and continue learning from you."

Zhao Zhuo also nodded his respects to Lin Yi.

The two of them hurried away, their figures disappearing into the hallway.

Only Lin Yi and Luo Qian were left in the room.

Luo Qian stood up as well.

He patted his bulging tactical backpack.

He gave Lin Yi a look that said, "You can count on me."

Grinning, he lowered his voice.

"Lin, relax! I’ll go take care of these treasures right away. I’ll find the most reliable channels and guarantee you a high price! You just wait here, go into seclusion, and focus on breaking through to the next realm! We brothers have to take a huge bite out of this new era’s opportunities!"

With that,

Luo Qian also pushed the door open and left in a hurry.

The door closed.

The small living room fell completely silent.

Lin Yi had nothing else to do.

He went back out to the balcony to continue his marksmanship practice.

...

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

At noon on the third day of the Lunar New Year, Lin Yi was in the middle of eating takeout when his communicator suddenly chimed with a notification.

He lit up the screen to look.

It was a bank transfer notification.

A deposit of 23.6 million had been added to his account.

’Luo Qian finally sold all the Spirit Medicine!’

The value was about what he had previously estimated.

Now, including the money from selling the used Spiritual Weapon and the one-million-dollar prize from the Governor’s Mansion, Lin Yi’s savings had reached a staggering 25.2 million!

’The funds have finally arrived! Now I can buy Bone Tempering Pills and start cultivating rapidly!’

Lin Yi didn’t hesitate for a moment.

He immediately opened the online store.

Aside from keeping 200,000 for future living expenses,

he spent the entire remaining 25 million in one go!

He purchased a total of 2,500 Bone Tempering Pills!

If all went according to plan,

reaching Second Grade in the next few days would be a matter of course!