440 The Federation Rages! (1/2)
Compared to the fury of the Federation, the feelings of the general populace were more important. As the media agencies continued to report such news, both true and false information continued to be spread. It resulted in widespread fear and terror throughout the entire Federation, across all the planets, amongst both commonfolk and cultivators.
The scale of this incident was too big. Hundreds of thousands of cultivators on a planet, all dead within two hours. An unknown virus against which they had no resistance. The terror that this had ignited rose like a tsunami, erupting across large parts of the Federation.
There were even voices that were speaking out and attributing this to the ascent of the Spirit Inception Era. They called for people to abandon their cultivation and for them to give up the path of cultivation. They called for a return to the power of technology and science.Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please clickfor visiting.
Various bizarre incidents like terrorist attacks, numerous so-called sacrificial rituals, and organizations wishing to contact and reach out to the extraterrestrial civilization were triggered. They happened repeatedly across the entire Federation.
There were many more people who, while afraid, were angrier than they were fearful. Talks about investigation and revenge grew more heated. Everything erupted within one night after the tragedy had taken place.
The Federation's response was extremely swift. Duan Muque executed a series of measures before setting up a press conference that would be broadcast to the entire Federation. He invited all media agencies and made an announcement regarding the Mercury tragedy!
”If possible, I wish I didn't have to make this announcement, because none of us wish to see tragedy occur!”
”But tragedy has occurred… this isn't the fault of the Spirit Inception Era. The only fault… lies in our own weakness!” Duan Muque stood before the entire Federation as he made his proclamation. He had sorrow written on his face, and his voice was heavy.
”Weakness is our sin. I don't wish to speak pretty words today. I don't wish to explain or hide. I only want to tell you four things. The first is the truth—what really happened. The second is what the Federation government has done and will be doing in retaliation! The third and fourth, well, you shall find out shortly!
”Firstly, there were two hundred, thirteen thousand, seven hundred, and fifty-six deaths on Mercury! A planet has its own life. Mercury has been robbed of more than half of its life. It is now in the late stages of its life cycle. Perhaps in the near future, our descendants will only be able to read about what Mercury was like in the historical records…
”The cause of death is a virus that was transmitted through light. It is a terrifying virus, but its life span lasts only two hours. The Federation has studied it and has come up with a way to deal with it!
”As for the culprit… we've confirmed that it's an unknown extraterrestrial civilization!”
When the Federation President said this, every resident who was watching the screening grew furious. Even though they had learned that this was indeed true from various media sources, at this moment, many people still wept. The terror in their hearts intensified. There were even signs of a mass mental breakdown in various regions.
Duan Muque paid no attention to all that. His expression and tone of voice remained solemn as he continued speaking.
”Secondly, once we found out about this, the Federation activated the planetary array formation that hasn't yet been fully constructed. Even though it's only halfway through completion, it still has the ability to seal and lock down the area. We have also activated the various array formations on the major planets. The Federation army has also been activated, and they are now spread across the entire Solar System and on the hunt. We must… have our vengeance!” Duan Muque shouted his last statement. His aura was no longer solemn at this moment but colored with a tinge of madness and a grim determination!
As soon as his words rang out, they resonated with countless others. The call for vengeance echoed throughout the various regions, and countless Federation residents shouted in unison!
”Thirdly, the Federation isn't without our Nascent Souls. Previously, the esteemed elder has been away in seclusion, which is why we found it inappropriate to disturb him. Yesterday, he came out from seclusion. He will make a personal trip into space and hunt down the culprits!” At that juncture, the Federation President raised his right hand. An illusory screen appeared behind him. Within the screen reflected the broad expanse of the starlit universe. There was a sword-shaped cruiser speeding through space. Within the cruiser sat an old elder in meditation!
The image of the elder was indistinct and blurred. He was unrecognizable. But where the cruiser passed, a series of ripples in the fabric of space was left in its wake. It was an awesome sight. It was then that the elder opened his eyes. In his eyes was a deep, unfathomable light. His gaze pierced through the screen and stirred everyone in the depths of their souls.
The earlier terror that had risen subsided greatly with the unprecedented appearance of a Nascent Soul, but those earlier feelings of fear were set to rest. The majority of cultivators were roused by the announcement. They knew what a Nascent Soul truly signified. That was why they grew excited. It was as if they had just seen the birth of hope!
”Fourthly, the Federation has successfully invented… an Anti-Spirit Bomb. It is still in its infancy, but its power when exploded… rivals that of a Nascent Soul!”
”We have manufactured our first batch of Anti-Spirit Bombs. There are a thousand of them! If we trigger fifty of such explosions, killing a Nascent Soul will no longer remain an impossible feat! It doesn't matter how strong the extraterrestrial civilization is, a thousand bombs… are sufficient to wipe them out!” The Federation President declared loudly. There was no video recording of the bombs, but the evidence that he had provided for the previous three announcements was sufficient for the populace to believe in the fourth. With this faith, a great part of their fear fled and faded away.
Duan Muque's announcement had been an astounding success. The reveal of a Nascent Soul as well as of the Anti-Spirit Bomb had strengthened the public's confidence.