Three months went by in a flash, and Wang Linchi's clandestine devouring of the world and civilization finally triggered a backlash.
However, the backlash did not target him, but the world itself.
A brand new Spaceti Rift appeared, accompanied by the Annihilation Disaster, an event that imdiately drew the Federation's utmost attention.
Fortunately, the Annihilation Disaster manifested rely as scattered fragnts. The top few Summoners, coordinating with their Heroic Spirits from the apex of the Federation's power structure, managed to forcefully seal it outside the affected ti-space segnt, albeit at a substantial cost.
Although it continued to seep through, there was no imdiate cause for alarm in the short term.
The pressing issue now was to establish a new Ti-Space Base as quickly as possible to prevent the Spaceti Rift from expanding, which would lead to the full onset of the Annihilation Disaster.
In addition, a large number of Summoners were conscripted and dispatched to the location of the newly ford Spaceti Rift to eliminate the surging rift lifeforms. Thanks to the assistance of a new combat legion this ti, the mortality rate for Summoners and Heroic Spirits drastically decreased; they no longer had to risk their lives as before.
The downside was the imnse cost.
After this battle, the favorability of all Summoners and Heroic Spirits towards Wang Linchi and his New Energy Heavy Industry Group had substantially increased.
Wang Linchi was also busy at this ti, with a constant stream of major and minor etings daily.
The etings were with the Council and the Elder Group, and their discussions always revolved around this new Spaceti Rift: various dispatches, transportation, personnel assignnts, and so on, none of which had ceased.
Even if he didn't voice any opinions, he had to sit there. After all, he was an Elder, and not attending would be improper.
"The arrangents are almost complete. Now, the problem is, who will supervise the new Ti-Space Base?" The Great Elder sat in the main seat, rubbing his temples, his expression weary.
Many matters passed through his hands, so he had a great deal to do each day.
As for Wang Linchi, they not only avoided assigning him tasks but also deliberately kept their distance. Wang Linchi already wielded enough power; any more, and problems could easily arise.
"I can't get away. I still have many things to attend to," Elder Jia You replied.
"I can't either," the Third Elder added.
The Elders in the Elder Group were also stretched thin, as they all had their own important duties.
Finally, all eyes fell on Wang Linchi. It seed he was the only one who arrived and left work punctually each day and didn't have many responsibilities.
The most sensible option was to have Wang Linchi supervise. After all, this was the Ti-Space Base; if there were any quality issues, it would endanger the entire world.
Only the Elder Group and those few top-tier Summoners knew about the Annihilation Disaster. The council mbers were kept in the dark to prevent panic that could affect the Federation's stability.
The Federation absolutely could not afford chaos; otherwise, it would inevitably lead to various problems. A single misstep could allow the Annihilation Disaster to enter the world, and then no one would survive.
However, the problem was that Wang Linchi was no pushover. The Elders feared that if Wang Linchi beca too dominant, he might act recklessly, which would lead to trouble.
"Don't look at . I'm not doing this. There's a ton of work at the Group. The latest energy biochemical armor is in its final stages, and I need to oversee it."
Of course, Wang Linchi wanted this job. He was mainly interested in the Ti-Space Fortress, a large piece of equipnt that could indirectly manipulate ti.
He just couldn't say so directly because he knew the situation within the Elder Group. If he expressed a desire to go, the other Elders would definitely refuse. Conversely, by claiming he wouldn't go, he actually stood a chance.
"You don't understand that field anyway, so what are you supervising? Go, and bring King Heaven Equivalent back with you. The base can be built in three months at most," the Great Elder spoke up.
The main thought was, after so consideration, that having Wang Linchi supervise the construction of the Ti-Space Base didn't offer much tangible benefit to him directly. Even if there were so, it could be considered his compensation.
Later, he could even entrust the entire responsibility for this Ti-Space Base to him; otherwise, Wang Linchi's position as an Elder would lack true justification.
After all, everyone else was busy, while he seed to be loafing around every day. He might claim to have other tasks, but didn't everyone else?
Essentially, everyone was working for the Federation. As long as Wang Linchi didn't cause trouble, it would be fine.
"What about after that?" Wang Linchi asked cautiously.
Building a Ti-Space Base in three months was indeed not a problem; that was even the maximum tifra. If things moved quickly, it could be done in a month.
With the entire Federation's resources poured in, plus attention from all quarters, it would only be a problem if it were slow.
The Spaceti Rift and the Annihilation Disaster wouldn't wait for preparations to be completed before expanding and invading.
"Afterwards, you will be the highest..."
The Great Elder began to speak, but Wang Linchi imdiately interrupted, "So, you're not afraid I'll seize power now, huh?"
"..."
The Elders present were speechless. His words were rather too blunt.
"Afraid? Yes. But it's not a major issue. You should also know what's being held back by the Spaceti Rift. If it gets in, you won't be able to escape either, unless you want us all to die together." The Great Elder sounded completely unconcerned.
If Wang Linchi truly didn't care about his own life, they certainly wouldn't be able to control him. But he clearly wasn't that type of person.
In truth, the Great Elder had never been able to figure out what Wang Linchi truly wanted.
Power? They had given it to him, but he was rarely seen actively using it. Most of the ti, it was used to pave the way for the New Energy Heavy Industry Group, which was why they often turned a blind eye.
Money? He had plenty of that too, yet it was constantly circulating, transforming into various resources. Wang Linchi didn't appear to be particularly avaricious.
Knowledge? He rely skimd the surface, or so it seed. He had shown enthusiasm for a period, but then his interest appeared to wane.
In reality, Wang Linchi had absorbed it all long ago; they simply weren't aware.
"Alright, since you've put it that way, I'll reluctantly go over and be a figurehead."
Wang Linchi naturally had no intention of managing everything himself. That base was huge; the amount of work would be overwhelming.
"I will assign people to assist you. You just need to go there and act as a deterrent... How many tis has King Heaven Equivalent awakened?"
Suddenly, the Great Elder recalled sothing: Wang Linchi's Heroic Spirit didn't seem very powerful, did it?
"Five tis. The Awakening Materials for the sixth awakening are almost gathered; it should just be a matter of days." Wang Linchi wasn't lying. All these Awakening Materials had been fard by his Heroic Spirit itself, much like being on Hang Up.
"So fast?" The Great Elder had never expected Wang Linchi's Heroic Spirit to advance so quickly.
"Solo farming, so all the materials are mine," Wang Linchi replied.
By its fourth awakening, his Heroic Spirit form had obtained combat-type abilities. After that, it naturally left team play; farming solo was more efficient.
With the series of support abilities from Spirit Law of the World buffing it, its strength naturally surged upwards.
Subsequent aspects of Spirit Law also included a series of abilities such as summoning, altering the terrain, changing the environnt, constructing buildings, and crafting equipnt.
There were ten tiers in total, each containing one hundred Skills, for a grand total of one thousand Skills. Just the first Spirit Law ability, Spirit Law of the World, was equivalent to an entire team.
The second ability, acquired after deification, was nad Holy Emperor·East Yue Tai Mountain. It was also a skill tree, currently being unlocked through awakenings. The exact number of tiers it possessed was currently unknown.
It wasn't that his Heroic Spirit form was absurdly strong; rather, any Heroic Spirit of Unparalleled Quality, once fully developed, was this powerful.
Otherwise, how could they live up to the four words "Unparalleled in the world"?
"Whatever materials you need, the Federation will provide them. Take up your post tomorrow." The Great Elder schooled his expression. This made sense.
Unparalleled in the world, was it? He had one too. He naturally knew how formidable a Heroic Spirit of this quality beca once it matured. As long as it wasn't facing another Heroic Spirit of Unparalleled Quality with the sa number of awakenings, it could easily fight opponents of higher ranks.
And the greater the disparity in quality, the more ranks it could overco.
"For subsequent Awakening Materials, you can arrange for your Heroic Spirit to farm them once the new Spaceti Rift stabilizes."
"The newly ford Spaceti Rift is not only a crisis but also a new source of energy. In the ti to co, many Summoners will find better environnts for advancent there," the Great Elder stated.
"Due to our clearing efforts, the output of Awakening Materials from previous Spaceti Rifts had inevitably dwindled. While the new Spaceti Rift is dangerous, its yield is particularly abundant."
"So, the subsequent administrative rights will be mine?" Wang Linchi instantly understood the implication.
It ant he wouldn't be working for nothing; he'd get a percentage, provided he managed the Ti-Space Base effectively.
"It's yours," the Great Elder stated bluntly. Actually, everyone involved usually got a share, but Wang Linchi had arrived late, and there were no such arrangents left for him, so no one had ntioned it. Now that this opportunity had arisen, it was a perfect way to keep Wang Linchi content.
"You should've said so earlier! That's excellent! Leave the rest to , I guarantee..." Wang Linchi visibly brightened; if there were benefits involved, he was motivated.
"You are not to use the Group's funds or channels," the Great Elder warned. How could he not anticipate Wang Linchi's likely sches?
"What kind of person do you take for?" Wang Linchi's expression fell.
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