Chapter 1299
Chapter 1299 - 1285: Progress
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"If it were before the onset of time progression, we would have had other options..."
Gazing at his companion who had "suddenly" matured before his eyes with the passing years, Lu Ping’an pondered thoughtfully.
Decades are not just a catalyst for growth; they are also a particularly extensive part of life... Once "youth" is associated with war and disasters, it really may not be a good thing.
If one were more rational, following Lu’s consistent style from the past, now that the benefits are in hand and the situation is escalating, it should be time to leave.
"Tsk tsk tsk, another Quasi-God has entered the battlefield..."
The news about "fragments" is becoming scarcer, but the war on the frontline is getting more and more brutal.
This isn’t the "fringe world" that Lu Ping’an had encountered before, where there are no restrictions on either side. Forget about Rule-level, even Quasi-Gods might appear on the battlefield at any time.
But from another perspective, the "wealth of the world" also allows the professionals living in it to grow rapidly... Even the Peak Decree and Quasi-rule, might not be possible to cultivate in a decade on Earth.
In this world, with nearly infinite Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and opportunities, if one still can’t grow, then there truly is no hope.
Lu Ping’an faintly sensed that his "companions" might no longer be able to withdraw at will... They owed not only the karmic debts of this world but also many personal ties and favors.
If it were the past, when Lu was still a "newcomer," he would definitely have chosen to leave.
But now, both he and his companions are too deeply bound to this ocean.
This time, everyone has bet too much... they might either make a fortune or lose everything.
This is the reason why those eight or nine tier Big Shots are so "friendly"... now everyone actually shares the same interests. If Mercury 42 is really lost, everyone would be ruined.
Lord Xiuyi’s words are so effective because most of the Quasi-Gods and eighth-tier professionals already have huge investments here with stable returns. Their "obedience" is ultimately for their own sake.
"It seems Captain Xia can’t return for now?"
It has been confirmed that Captain Xia is serving as a General in the Salvation Army, and considering the state of affairs on the frontline, Lu Ping’an has not asked her to rejoin the team immediately.
Lu Ping’an is also waiting, just waiting...
[I declare, I am the ’Seven-Colored Flower,’ the God of Contracts and Sealing, and I shall guard the contracts...]
When the voice of the God echoed throughout the world, Lu Ping’an revealed a smile.
"Finally, they can’t wait any longer..."
The birth of the new God of Contracts and Sealing was expected by all, and it happened later than most anticipated.
Even Lu Ping’an didn’t know how many Quasi-Gods existed in this world now, and because of the crisis this world is facing, the difficulty of Ascension has naturally decreased significantly.
Moreover, with "fragments" being the nutrition the world desperately needs, the difficulty of Ascension will be further reduced... It’s quite possible that a senior eighth-tier old stager could meet the certain conditions and succeed in Ascension.
However, Ascension in this world would also mean binding oneself completely to this world full of crises.
"...Contact between cities has finally been established."
At least for humankind now, a "Communication Satellite" is too important.
On the day the stars fell, it wasn’t just fragments of the world that fell but also the New Gods of this era who actively "disconnected."
Due to the turbulence of the entire world, most Deities also lost their original "communication functions."
Therefore, to restore the "Order" of Mercury 42, to rebuild the communication network of the entire world, at the very least a communication satellite is necessary...
"To Ascend now, it is hard to say whether it’s a boon or a loss..."
Still, some have chosen Ascension, and Its success also means that the world’s "communication network" needs to be reestablished... Relying solely on the transmission of messages among the Big Shots is just too unrealistic.
Most of the time of those at the top is spent on probing and banter. Expecting them to construct a stable, sustainable, and reliable system of information exchange is less likely than hoping they suddenly become completely honest and cooperative, uniting to oppose the invaders from the Exotic Realm.
But now, someone has finally "sacrificed," meaning that the world, once fragmented, is beginning to return to Order...
"Actually, they might have other means of communication, but during the struggle for fragments, the lack of information is the most potent help."
Lu doesn’t want to deal with their messy affairs, but the ascension of the New God has indeed brought many changes.
"So this is the ’Abnormal Ability Scroll,’ huh?"
"Yes, although it is somewhat expensive, it is indeed very valuable..."
This world isn’t the only one with "privileges" for cheating; it’s not just Lu who has them. A decade has brought not just individual power increases.
For the Developers, a decade of local development time, coupled with the local "privileges," if nothing has been developed, that would actually be strange.
"By possessing this scroll, can one use the sealed Professional Abilities within it?"
"Not only that, but the capabilities of Taboo weapons can also be sealed in it..."
In some sense, this is similar to the "ability rental contract" Lu Ping’an had in his courtyard before, but actually, it’s of a higher "grade."
This is actually the Sealing Skill of the Seal Master from the Silent Mountain Range, the core technology of the entire world at that time. When that world entered its twilight, the technology was plundered and taken by other worlds.
But what is most needed to localize and utilize the seized technology is not resources or labor, but simply time...
"Ten years, huh..."
Lu Ping’an never expected that while nothing significant had been developed in his homeland, the developers here, with these "ten years," had managed to overtake in the final curves.
As a result, once the world gained a New God of Sealing, "Sealing Scrolls" have become a reliable piece of military equipment for actual combat.
Touching this White Silk Scroll, Lu Ping’an could feel the "Energy Absorption Technique (2-tier)" within it... This thing didn’t seem strong to Lu Ping’an, but it could indeed change the world.
"It’s completely non-discriminatory in terms of user, in a sense, it’s like a packed power that’s been unwrapped... Now, even Mortals could have power and protect themselves if they just have money."
Perhaps the maker of the scroll had to pay a significant extra cost, perhaps the mass production success rate of such Creations was not high, perhaps its existence was predicated on the newly ascended Seal God... but they are destined to leave a significant mark on the world.
"This could change the course of war..."
Now, at a time of world crisis, it also brings a technological revolution to this world.
All those good things that have been hidden are finally emerging.
— End of Chapter 1299 —