Light Fortress-Chapter 1509 - 216: Relief

The mission at Sangzhou Cave, ultimately saw the North Continent’s Source Energy Boats rescue over six thousand Transcendents.

This rescue operation can be described as exceeding expectations, yet it only half succeeded.

Because the number of surviving Transcendents in Sangzhou Cave is above twenty thousand... Despite the message sent by the Neutrals organizing this event, only this many managed to reach the meeting point.

The Beast Tide rampaged, Tanyao erupted, coupled with the push from the [Tide].

Those who survived are the lucky ones.

As for those who did not make it to the S12 Area... they are already drowned in flame and seawater.

Yet their existence has already proven that the awakening experiment can indeed work!

Such a large number of Transcendents, placed within the tribal systems constructed in today’s human society, is entirely capable of reshaping the existing world order!

Though the extraordinary realm of these people is still lowly, as long as there are certain resources provided, some can surely advance...

Survival of the fittest.

It’s just a matter of probability.

After the experiment results from Sangzhou Cave appeared, the proposal for the comprehensive opening of the "Awakening Experiment" was submitted for the second time, and this time it was actively submitted by the Central Continent Upper City party to the council, following the old routine, this proposal will undergo layer upon layer of review, eventually presented by the World Council with internal discussion opinions to the highest seat for judgment by the Seven Gods.

If the result of the highest seat’s deliberation is disagreement.

Then the proposal will be void.

Yet no one knows... what the outcome of this second proposal will be.

The factions between the Seven Gods have already vaguely formed.

Upper City initiating the second proposal signals that this is the Sky Divine Throne aiming to unveil the prologue of the "comprehensive linkage" of the Extraordinary Era, and the World Council’s support is demonstrated by West Continent Light City, which after the collaboration between North Continent and Changye, Light City has distanced itself from its former allies, choosing to change its faction, and its stance this time best proves this.

As for Southern Continent.

The Storm God’s Throne’s attitude is not hard to guess, he even expresses willingness to offer up the Sangzhou Cave within his territory to support this experimental test.

However, this is not important.

Because among the Five Continents now, only Southern Continent is not qualified to be on the stage.

Before the true return of the Storm, the balance at the highest seat will not be disrupted, this second proposal is bound to fall into a stalemate.

Because East Continent and North Continent are gradually merging, the Empress and Bai Shu are certainly the opposition to the "Second Awakening Proposal." The contradictions between the highest seats have long been evident, anyone with insight can see, and thus the members of the World Council feel tense, they do not wish to see their last homeland break due to internal conflict.

At any time, war is the worst option.

Several Source Energy Boats from North Continent still halt in the northern wasteland of Dadu District, the temporary rescue team members are arranged to temporarily reside in Dadu for follow-up resettlement tasks.

A total of twenty-four Source Energy Boats transported 6,712 Transcendents from Sangzhou Cave.

North Continent took half.

The remaining half is left to East Continent.

This was agreed upon in advance by Lin Lin and Gu Shen... left to East Continent are many Transcendents, East Continent and North Continent are different, not strictly under military management, absorbing over three thousand Transcendents requires intervention from Changye, which explains the purpose behind the presence of these temporary rescue team members from North Continent.

Once these trivial matters are completed, they will leave Dadu with the Source Energy Boats and return to the Frontier.

"I heard Changye established an investigation group."

"To investigate the cause of Mr. Xiao Gu’s death..."

"A pity, such an outstanding S-grade talent fell..."

The temporary rescue team camp is set in the northern mountainous area of Dadu, convenient for the docking of Source Energy Boats, a few team members are casually chatting, while a figure silently carries a large box of supplies through the camp’s rear, Zhao Qi hears their words, his face shows no change, yet his eyes become extraordinarily complex.

Zhao Qi completed his current tasks, found the team leader, and requested half a day off.

The duties of the rescue team are not so heavy after leaving Sang Island.

This leave request quickly gained approval.

Having served in the North Continent Army for half a year, Zhao Qi has grown accustomed to the ice and snow of the frontier fortress.

Now, returning to Dadu, he instead feels unfamiliar with his birthplace where he spent half his lifetime... due to the merging, Dadu District has already produced directly commercial-worthy airships, banners are draped across the skyscrapers by the South Bay and Huazhi Consortiums, causing the city’s changes year after year to grow larger and larger.

Zhao Qi looks at the sophisticated and bright streets, he adjusts the North Continent military coat he’s wearing.

No one notices him here.

Even if someone does notice... they probably wouldn’t recognize him as the scion of the Zhao Family.

Zhao Qi arrives at Huazhi Building, looking at this very familiar tall building, a wave of faint confusion hits him.

As he is about to step inside, a baton blocks his way.

The front desk security personnel politely and courteously stop the shabby-looking, gaunt man outside the main entrance, "Sir, sorry... entering Huazhi requires an identity card or an appointment, may I ask if you have an appointment?"

Zhao Qi opens his mouth, but hesitates to speak.

Without an identity, there is no qualification to enter this building.

He could reveal his identity, the moment Zhao Family transferred Huazhi’s financial power to Lu Nanzhi, a portion of shares was kept... from a strict sense, even though Zhao Qi withdrew from Dadu’s stage, he is still a major shareholder in the Huazhi Board of Directors, a fact unchanged despite appearing down-and-out and impoverished.