486 Secrets and History (1/2)
Upon hearing that, Wang Baole lifted his head abruptly. In that instant, the image of the Dark Sect's complete destruction appeared in his mind. He didn't know how the Darkness Faction would treat Earth's population should they succeed in their endeavor, but to have their lives at the mercy of these people would be something that not only he, but the entire Federation wouldn't allow!
”However, the Darkness Faction holds relatively less power in the Vast Expanse Dao Palace. The faction that has the final say is the second faction, what we call the Light Faction. Of course, this is just a name we've come up for it.
”The Light Faction's political ideology is different from the Darkness Faction. They believe that since their home planet has already been destroyed, then it doesn't matter whether they head towards their originally planned destination or remain in the Solar System. They seem to approve of the Solar System as well, and wish to settle down permanently in here… They wish for a greater assimilation with the Federation, with the goal of integrating the Federation as part of their own!”
”They wish to build and grow with us. This might seem idealistic on their part, but it's the best scenario for us, who is the weaker party in this picture! As for the third faction, there's no need to consider them. They are a neutral party, away in seclusion and cultivation. They can't be bothered with these political spats.” Upon saying that, the Martian Colony Governor paused. She waited for Wang Baole to digest all that she had just said.
”So, the Darkness Faction and Light Faction began fighting, and are now in conflict with each other?” After some thought, Wang Baole spoke.
”Based on our understanding of the situation, that is indeed the case, but the Light Faction has gotten the upper hand in the fight. That is why there is a teleportation array formation on Mercury!”
”What I've just told you are events that took place more than four decades ago. The construction of the teleportation array formation on Mercury began then as well… The damage to the ancient greenish-bronze sword caused a massive structural change within the sword, and due to its extreme proximity to the sun, it can only afford to maintain a heat protection barrier and is unable to teleport itself away. This means that the Vast Expanse Dao Palace is now trapped. If it leaves the protective barrier and forces its way out, it will melt before it could even leave!” Wang Baole frowned when he heard what the Governor said.
”Governor, aren't there some contradictions here? Since they're unable to leave, how can the Darkness Faction pillage the resources in the Solar System? In addition, how did the Federation come to know about all this information?” Wang Baole rubbed his forehead. He might have previously learned things about the ancient greenish-bronze sword that no ordinary person had known, but at this moment, he was still shocked by the new information that he was receiving.
”The Federation thought about the questions that you're asking now all those years ago. The Vast Expanse Dao Palace might be trapped, but that doesn't mean that it cannot leave. However, teleportation on the ancient greenish-bronze sword would expend a great deal of resources and labor. When the Light Faction finally got into power, it amassed an amazing amount of resources and finally teleported someone out. As their representative, he headed for the Federation, who was then undergoing a massive transformation!”
”You mean the Nascent Soul realm cultivator?” Wang Baole said immediately, shocked.
”The senior's name is Mo Gaozi. He's the Nascent Soul realm cultivator you're talking about. When he reached the Federation and found former President Li Xingwen, he didn't hide the purpose of his mission. He told Li Xingwen what was going on in the Vast Expanse Dao Palace, and he worked closely together with the Federation… to teach and guide us on how to cultivate, amongst other things… His very presence was the reason why the cultivation civilization in the Federation developed at such an impressive speed!” When the Governor spoke about Mo Gaozi, her voice was filled with awe, respect, and mixed feelings.
Wang Baole's eyes widened when he heard that. This had exceeded his initial expectations. However, it did make sense if he thought about it more carefully. After all, it was simply too incredible to believe that the Federation had progressed to its current state within a brief four decades through their own efforts, and trial and error.
”During this period, the construction of a teleportation array formation began on Mercury, as requested by Senior Mo Gaozi. He told us explicitly that once the array formation was set up, Vast Expanse Dao Palace cultivators on the ancient greenish-bronze sword and the people in the Federation would be able to teleport freely between the two places. We would be opening a door for the cultivators on the ancient greenish-bronze sword!
”Most of what I told you earlier was what Senior Mo Gaozi shared with us. Both myself and the Federation's upper management are grateful for what Senior Mo Gaozi has done for us. He single-handedly pushed into motion the Federation's cultivation civilization. When he arrived on Earth forty years ago, the Federation… hadn't even had a single Ancient Martial realm cultivator. If he had harbored any ill will towards us then, the Federation wouldn't have become what it is today.”
”But…” The Governor fell silent for a moment. Then she sighed. There seemed to be mixed feelings in her tone when she spoke next.
”He is, after all, not one of us. He's also not the one holding power in the Vast Expanse Dao Palace… We believe in his goodwill, but we can't bet on it. The price of failure is too great…
”That's why, after understanding the situation, former President Li Xingwen came to a decision when Senior Mo Gaozi requested the Federation gather resources and build a teleportation array formation. It was… to delay the construction of the teleportation array formation. At the same time, he requested Senior Mo Gaozi to do one thing for him as well!