Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost-Chapter 692: Plasma Fire... This is called the Merit Gold Crystal Tower! _1
In the blink of an eye, five years had passed. Throughout the entire Qiandao Realm, countless Merit Spark Towers stood tall, their entire forms made of dazzling golden crystal, with golden flames burning at their peaks.
The Merit Giants preferred to call them Merit Gold Crystal Towers. When they approached, they could feel their own merits stirring, rejuvenating their normally tranquil bodies to the fullest extent.
"I should have listened to your words back then, Wang." Hu Da gazed at the numerous Merit Gold Crystal Towers, a look of excitement on his face.
He knew these Merit Gold Crystal Towers served not only to help the Qiandao Realm approach the Green Nether Fairyland but also had many other functions. For example, when the two realms eventually clashed, the Merit Giants could take refuge inside the Merit Gold Crystal Towers, using them as ferries to safely enter the Green Nether Fairyland. The collision of two realms was undoubtedly perilous, so the Merit Giants could not rely solely on their physical bodies for protection. Instead, they could control the Merit Gold Crystal Towers, these magical artifacts, to safeguard themselves.
Furthermore, the towers offered various other capabilities, such as healing injuries and combating enemies. Even if they became separated from the main contingent while operating their Merit Gold Crystal Towers, they could still establish contact through the towers. And even if contact couldn't be made, they could rely on the Merit Gold Crystal Towers for survival. Essentially, it was a safeguard.
Unfortunately, it wasn't feasible for every individual to have their own Merit Gold Crystal Tower, primarily due to the exorbitant construction costs and the vast area they occupied. Therefore, typically, one thousand Merit Giants would gather in a single Merit Gold Crystal Tower, forming a group to maximize their chances of survival. The towers had many more functions than just these. Hu Da could only marvel at how thoroughly Wang Linchi had considered everything.
"Everyone's wise after the event. If I had known about this situation back then, and you dared propose the expansion plan, I'd have beaten you to death for it," Wang Linchi retorted.
The Merit Gold Crystal Tower was the final step in Wang Linchi's plan to fully transform the Merit Giants into his Family. Once all Merit Giants had entered the Merit Gold Crystal Towers, the process would begin. The entire process would be imperceptible; they wouldn't even realize they had fully become Wang Linchi's Family as their Thinking Logic, memories, and thoughts were altered. This would include the eruption of the pollution within their merits, a rapid increase in their own strength, and the loading of data modules—all occurring simultaneously. Once they became his Family, Wang Linchi's 'pollution,' to the Merit Giants, would no longer be contamination but an enhancement—a rare boon.
Then, a horde of Merit Giants, bearing an indescribable pollution, would successfully descend upon the Green Nether Fairyland. Their strength would surge rapidly due to the altered energy environment. At that moment, the Green Nether Fairyland would be in turmoil from the collision of the two worlds, making the outcome predictable. Even if they didn't throw the entire Green Nether Fairyland into chaos, they could still establish a firm foothold before it could react, possibly even seizing numerous entry points to the lower realms. Essentially, this was an invasion, akin to a viral one.
As for what Wang Linchi himself would be doing during this process? Naturally, he would find a place to hide, silently supporting the growth of the Virtue Giant Tribe, and bide his time to backstab the Green Nether Fairyland itself. Mingling with the Merit Giants would make him too conspicuous. He could easily be identified as the ringleader and prioritized for attack, and whether his identity would be exposed then was an unknown. He had no desire to perish in the Green Nether Fairyland so easily; he also planned to conduct experiments in world cultivation on it. From the data he had obtained so far, the Green Nether Fairyland already possessed a corresponding prototype, but it hadn't developed to the extent Wang Linchi required. Otherwise, he would have simply replicated it, saving him the effort of starting from scratch.
"Now that the Merit Gold Crystal Towers are built, do we know when we can begin? Is there anything else we need to coordinate?" Hu Da paid no mind to Wang Linchi's words. It had indeed been his own poor decision back then. Thankfully, Wang Linchi had been there to cover for him; otherwise, it would have been a complete disaster. But the matter was past, and a little teasing about it was fine; he wouldn't get angry out of embarrassment either. The important thing now was to get away quickly.
Due to the turmoil of recent years, the living conditions of the Merit Giants had significantly declined. However, their population hadn't decreased but had, in fact, been steadily expanding. The extensive harvesting of resources had left the entire Qiandao Realm devastated and no longer a suitable living environment. The Merit Giants themselves weren't overly concerned about their living conditions. Thanks to their inherent resilience and years of gradual adaptation—like a 'frog in slowly boiling water'—they had adjusted quickly. However, there was a clear difference between merely surviving and living well, and they would naturally choose the latter.
"We just need to ignite the 'fire.' According to my calculations and the data from the contingency plan involving Lu Xing, we should reach the Green Nether Fairyland in approximately seven hundred and twenty-five days." Wang Linchi spread his hands. "However, this is just an estimate, so I'm not entirely sure of the exact duration." It was, after all, his first time steering one world to collide with another. The exact travel time was uncertain, based only on theoretical calculations. He had no practical experience with such data, so he couldn't be completely sure.
"Around two years, huh? That's not too long." Hu Da felt a wave of relief; the timeframe was acceptable to him.
"It's about two years, but roughly three days after we initiate the process, all tribe members will need to enter the Merit Spark... no, the Merit Gold Crystal Towers to live, avoiding environmental problems caused by the world's movement." Wang Linchi had subconsciously said Merit Spark Tower, but quickly corrected it to Merit Gold Crystal Tower.
"Anyway, with the Merit Gold network you've built in the Merit Gold Crystal Tower, Wang, communications and entertainment aren't a problem," Hu Da replied, unconcerned.
As for supplies like food and water, the Merit Giants had no need for them. Instead, they needed to take precious metals, valuable plants, and animals. Living creatures wouldn't be transported as they were; instead, they would be forced into a deep slumber using appropriate cryogenic sleep technology to ensure minimal viability. Once they reached their destination, they would be thawed and revived. Leaving anything behind was out of the question; they intended to take everything, as abandoning resources in the Qiandao Realm would be a waste.
"You have one month to prepare. After that, we will initiate the plan, and everyone is to enter the Merit Gold Crystal Towers," Wang Linchi stated upon hearing this, deciding to proceed with the final plan.
"I'll notify them," Hu Da said, Wang Linchi's words acting like a calming pill for him.
It was true that they needed to enter the Merit Gold Crystal Towers three days after initiation, but that didn't prevent them from entering earlier. An extra month, plus the three days post-initiation, would provide ample time. If they waited until the actual start, the rush over three days could lead to major problems. Besides, packing up required time; it couldn't be done instantly. They were relocating, not fleeing, so there was no need to rush frantically.
There was also no need to worry about the Grand Heaven Sect. It would be too coincidental if they were caught merely because of a month's delay. Chai Hui had been missing for less than ten years. In the timescale of Grand Heaven Sect Cultivators, this was an incredibly short period.
"Hmm, don't force anyone. If some Merit Giants are unwilling to leave, don't coerce them into the Merit Gold Crystal Towers."
"Our Tao Tian League is people-centric," Wang Linchi stated.
"Huh? But what if they deliberately sabotage the Merit Gold Crystal Towers since they'll be outside?" Hu Da asked, incredulous.
"After everyone else is inside, we will deal with those who refuse to enter," Wang Linchi explained, then added, "This way, those who leave with us will be the true core of the Tao Tian League."
Hu Da's interest was piqued. The Tao Tian League was his, meaning his control over it would be further consolidated and purified.
"Alright, I understand," Hu Da said, swallowing the words he had initially intended to speak and agreeing instead.
Wang Linchi's intention in doing this was, naturally, to eliminate unstable elements within his prospective Family. The transformation into his Family wasn't instantaneous; it was a subtle, gradual process of modification. Unstable elements could reduce its efficiency. So, Wang Linchi decided to cut his losses with these unstable factors. Besides, the Merit Giants were prolific, so a small population loss was insignificant. This approach would not only increase efficiency but also save some costs. The savings might not be substantial, but Wang Linchi wasn't concerned. This was because the offspring born to his Family members would also inherently be his Family, and they would be far more useful than those unstable elements.
