744 Take Off! (2/2)
Of course, the decisive factor in the entire fiasco was the royal family…
Without the two royal decrees, the matter wouldn't have been resolved as easily. What this fiasco showed was a subtle, brief clash between the royal family and the three main sects!
Even without the royal family coming in and simplifying the matter, Wang Baole wasn't worried at all. He could simply take on another person's identity. That would have solved all his problems. He had even chosen his next target. If that didn't work, he still had a trump card, he could return to his coffin. His coffin was so powerful that he wouldn't be worried even if a Planet realm cultivator were to come looking for him.
In fact, even though the royal family's involvement appeared to have resolved the matter, it had made things more complicated.
The three main sects had locked down the galactic perimeter around the main Divine Eye planet. Every battleship that entered and exited the planet had to undergo a stringent inspection. They appeared to still be searching for the real culprit. On the other hand, they were also sending a warning to the royal family.
What a headache… Wang Baole sighed as he pulled his eyes away from the pale moon. He wasn't worried about his battleship's construction, as he had gathered all the materials that he required. Now, he only needed to put them together. However, the planet was currently on high alert, and the climate was rather sensitive. After some thought, Wang Baole decided to pick another place to assemble his battleship. He was currently wracking his brains over how to leave the planet.
It's going to be difficult to leave without drawing any attention. Wang Baole sighed again. His own observations and what he had learned from the Grand Supreme Elder of the Holy Crest Sect both pointed to how stringent the current lockdown on the planet was. The Violet Gold New Dao Sect had even sent a Spirit Immortal realm cultivator to the home planet for this very purpose!
The Spirit Immortal realm cultivator stood guard in space. His presence reinforced the lockdown and served to instill awe and fear in the sects. Wang Baole wasn't confident that he could escape the planet without drawing the attention of this Spirit Immortal realm cultivator.
Unless… After a long bout of silence, Wang Baole's eyes landed on the Holy Crest Sect's battleship. It was mostly restored at this point, and its repairs would be completed soon. He fell into a deep contemplation. Then, light flickered in his eyes. In the days that followed, he set aside all thoughts of leaving. Instead, he worked alongside the other sect elders and gave his all as they completed the final battleship repairs.
The days passed steadily. Two months later… the lockdown remained in place. However, the Holy Crest Sect's battleship had undergone a year's repairs, and after expending vast resources, it was finally completely restored!
The day after the repairs were completed, the Grand Supreme Elder summoned everyone and made an announcement!
”Go back and prepare yourselves. In a week… we will take off and head for an extraterrestrial star system. We will commence resource acquisition!”
Wang Baole's eyes lit up when he heard that. The other elders were equally excited. The Holy Crest Sect had a hard year. Its disciples had tightened their belts and gone to the extent of almost starving themselves, watching as the sect emptied its store of resources, waiting for the day that they could finally go hunting.
The order was met with fervent approval from Wang Baole and the other elders. The entire sect was overwhelmed with excitement when news of this announcement spread. Wang Baole had been waiting for this!
He had analyzed the situation. The planet was currently under lockdown, with a Spirit Immortal realm cultivator standing guard over the comings and goings of all battleships. It was impossible for him to leave the planet without detection. He needed a reason that was beyond reproach and a way to get out. No other reason was more perfect than a sect traveling to carry out its pirating ways.
He hadn't chosen to defect to another sect. After analyzing the situation, he realized it would be safer if he stayed in one place instead of moving around. Besides, he had grown familiar with the Holy Crest Sect. Making use of the Holy Crest Sect to leave the planet was the safest solution.
Once we're beyond the reach of the Spirit Immortal realm cultivator's Divine Sense, I'll be able to leave immediately. I can then find a place to assemble my battleship. Then… it's back to the Federation, where I will become the Federation President!
Seven days later, Wang Baole stepped aboard the Holy Crest Sect battleship alongside hordes of disciples, the other sect elders, and the Grand Supreme Elder. He felt the battleship rumble as it exuded waves of energy into space. Standing aboard the battleship, gazing at the world outside through a window, he was filled with both nervousness and excitement!
I'm on my way home!