702 The Lunar Stronghold! (2/2)

Besides, Lin You had displayed his flair at dealing with people and matters alike. Li Wan'er's father had promoted him to Deputy Head of the Senate. His political status elevated the status of Ethereal City, as well as that of his son.

Counting Lin You and Wang Baole, the Federation now had eight Nascent Soul realm cultivators. Five were currently stationed on Venus. Of the remaining three, one stood guard on Earth, while two were stationed on Mars. The latter two were also standing guard over the Martian Colony's Governor, who was currently in seclusion and striving towards her breakthrough. Everything pointed to how important a role Core Formation realm cultivators played at the moment.

Kong Dao wasn't the only one who was busy. Every single one of the Federation's Core Formation realm cultivators was busy. Even Zhao Yameng wasn't spared, despite her unique status. She continued to send Wang Baole voice transmissions while carrying out her missions but hadn't returned to the Federation since Wang Baole's arrival on Venus.

Wang Baole himself didn't have the luxury to remain in seclusion indefinitely. Not long after Kong Dao had left, Wang Baole received a mission from Li Xingwen and Duan Muque.

\”Head for the moon. Your mission is to escort the moon safely… to Venus!\”

The moon was Earth's natural satellite. Current levels of Spirit Science technology had enabled the Federation to transform the satellite into an advanced, near-perfect stronghold. The lunar stronghold not only possessed powerful offensive capabilities, but it also had the ability to change its trajectory. It was akin to a galactic stronghold that could traverse space!

The initial plan had been for the lunar stronghold to provide support during the battle on Mars. After Li Xingwen and Duan Muque had discussed and consulted with the others, they decided to initiate its deployment earlier. It would now provide support to Venus.

The mission was of great import, but the actual risk involved was minimal. The journey the moon was required to undertake might be long, but it fell within the protective area of the Solar System Array Formation. The chances of them bumping into Dao Palace forces were slim.

Wang Baole had been given this mission because of its significance. He would be personally steering the moon away from its natural orbit around Earth and into war. The mere thought of that would excite the masses. The pure visual impact of seeing the moon's departure would give a boost to Wang Baole's reputation!

Wang Baole accepted the mission readily. He was of the opinion that his capabilities could be better used for more difficult missions. However, he had a secret plan that involved the moon that he wanted to test. Upon receiving the mission, he immediately boarded a Federation battleship and led more than a thousand Federation cultivators towards the moon.

The Federation battleship's swift speed was further bolstered by the Solar System Array Formation. After six days, they neared Earth and landed on the lunar base.

The upper echelons of every political entity on the base were already there, waiting for him. They had received their orders. Everyone was to answer to Wang Baole's commands. Wang Baole had been given full control over the lunar base.

The abrupt change in leadership had gained the general acceptance of the major political forces. Regardless, there were still a select few who showed dissatisfaction and discontent over the decision. They had heard about Wang Baole's advancement to the Nascent Soul realm. Regardless, they hadn't personally seen or experienced his power. The lack of personal experience meant they neither felt pressured nor awed by his strength. There were also those who held stubbornly onto traditional views. They believed that social status was more important than one's level of cultivation. These people might not openly challenge Wang Baole, but they would certainly not show full cooperation.

Of course… those were thoughts held prior to the battleship's landing. They vanished as soon as Wang Baole emerged from the battleship. The truth was… Wang Baole was fully aware of how the older, powerful folks of the Federation would think. He wasn't going to give them the chance to not cooperate with him. As soon as he stepped out of the battleship, he summoned his Thearch Armor. The full force of his Stellar Nascent Soul, his demonic eye, as well as the blood lust that Wang Baole had accumulated through his numerous kills, erupted from his person instantly. It was like a sudden howling storm, a tsunami that swept across and flooded the entire moon!

\”I believe you know who I am. There's no need for an introduction then. I don't care who you are and what you think. From this moment on, keep your thoughts to yourself. Carry out my orders exactly… or be executed!\” Wang Baole said calmly as he walked out of the battleship. His voice wasn't loud, but bolstered by his immense aura, it seemed to boom like thunder in everyone's minds. Every cultivator's breathing quickened in that instant. They stared at the armored, devil-like Wang Baole, their heads buzzing. They trembled under the weight of his murderous aura. All stray thoughts were silenced. Everyone lowered their heads in deference as they replied.

\”Yes, sir!\”

Wang Baole raised his head and gazed in the direction of the slumbering, giant corpse. His eyes narrowed.

Perhaps his aura had been overly powerful. The slumbering giant seemed to be responding to it. The moon shuddered violently the moment Wang Baole directed his eyes towards the location of the sleeping corpse. An imperceptible, inhuman howl appeared to have risen from the giant's sleeping grounds!