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Chapter 534 - 535
The First Global War emerged during the transition of capitalist kingdoms to their ultimate stage: the Empire. It was born from widespread, irreconcilable conflicts. Approximately 65 million people were conscripted, over 10 million were killed, and 20 million were injured. That is the subjective explanation.
Objectively speaking, the First Global War happened because of the invention of airplanes, poison gas, tanks, and long-range artillery. With such weapons available, how could they not be flaunted? Thus, the previously suppressed conflicts erupted.
The Second Global War was a conflict ignited by the will of the Iron Wolf Country, Germany. It embroiled 61 countries and regions, dragged over two billion people into the war, and spanned a combat area of 22 million square kilometers. This, too, is a subjective explanation.
Objectively speaking, the technology of the time included aviation, nuclear energy, and heavy artillery. With such scientific weapons at hand, how could they not be shown off? Consequently, the will of the Iron Wolf Country erupted.
And now, scientists, biologists, and professors from various major fields had suddenly experienced a flash of insight, leading to a global phenomenon of bizarre new technologies. It had to be said that with the appearance of these ultramodern technologies, the suppressed conflicts among nations might just erupt once more. Therefore, the Lord of the Four Seas worried that a third global war was on the horizon.
"I understand what you’re trying to say. Rest assured," Wu Tian said with a smile and a slight nod. As a man of the Dragon Country, he would naturally protect his homeland. Besides, this global war could very well be a test from the Ginseng Fruit Tree, and Wu Tian would not sit idly by under any circumstances.
Receiving Wu Tian’s implicit assurance, the Lord of the Four Seas smiled with satisfaction and continued, "Martial God, many of our scientists in the Dragon Country have also made significant progress. They might create some new things that could be useful to you, so you are welcome to take a look. By my command, they will grant you priority use rights."
"Does that include any new advancements concerning spiritual power or dimensions?" Wu Tian’s interest was piqued. These two areas were his primary concerns at the moment: Spiritual Sense and dimensions.
His Spiritual Sense was supposed to be that of an Immortal Emperor, yet it currently couldn’t manifest that level of power, rendering some unique Spiritual Martial Skills unusable.
This is so exasperating! To think that in the Immortal Emperor Realm, I was the one who pioneered Spiritual Martial Skills. In a clash of Spiritual Sense, I was second to none. But now? What good is my Spiritual Sense other than for observation? Secondly, there are dimensions. It was easy for me to enter Earth from another world, but breaking out from Earth is difficult. Without the ability to shatter the Void, it will all be in vain! I have to figure out this matter of dimensions.
"This..." The Lord of the Four Seas pondered for a moment before replying, "As for scientists researching dimensions, I’m not sure if we have any in the Dragon Country. But there are certainly scientists studying spiritual power. I’ve heard there is one such person in our eastern province, but you will have to find them yourself."
After speaking, the Lord of the Four Seas found it difficult to look Wu Tian in the eye. The kingdom provided little support to such independent scientists. Unless they joined the kingdom’s official research teams, why would the kingdom fund them? This was a major shortcoming of the nation. For instance, talented football players who truly loved the sport were penniless, while the national team that brought shame upon the country and themselves were all handsomely paid.
Correcting this flaw would cause a chain reaction affecting everything! the Lord of the Four Seas sighed internally.
"I understand," Wu Tian said, giving the Lord of the Four Seas a deep look.
The Lord of the Four Seas didn’t dare to meet his gaze. He wished to present himself as an enlightened ruler before Wu Tian, but it was impossible to hide the fact that the kingdom was rife with corruption and systemic flaws.
Following their conversation, the Lord of the Four Seas arranged a room for Wu Tian at the Dragon Country’s security department for him to rest, while he returned to his meeting with Zhan Long and the others.
"Supreme Leader, did you truly grant him special privileges?" Zhan Long asked, his brow furrowed. "Priority access to any new weapons, potions, and the like?" In the past, this was a privilege reserved for their Dragon Squad. Any new weapon or medicine was first allocated to them. But now, everything had changed.
"Yes, I’ve given him priority use rights," the Lord of the Four Seas nodded, his gaze deep as he looked at Zhan Long. "I know you must be displeased, but I need you to understand that this is for the greater good. I hope you realize that."
Zhan Long sighed but nodded in reluctant acceptance.
Wu Tian stayed in the Dragon Country’s security department for three days. The Dragon Squad possessed the so-called "Dragon Squad Archives," which contained detailed records of various independent scientists. Wu Tian spent these three days poring over the files. After three days, he discovered another issue: he had completely absorbed all the Spiritual Energy from the Underground World. Coincidentally, the Spiritual Energy in the Surface World had suddenly resurged.
Wu Tian understood this must also be the work of the Ginseng Fruit Tree, using the breath granted to it by the myriad gods of heaven. The breath of the gods was truly wondrous.
The resurgence of Spiritual Energy excited Martial Artists around the globe. Their Cultivation improved by leaps and bounds, and they cheered in jubilation. The members of the Dragon Squad were no exception.
They gathered to cultivate in the Riverbottom Plaza of the Dragon Country’s security department. With Azure Dragon now an imbecile, selecting his replacement would take some time. Bound by deep brotherhood, Vermilion Bird, Xuanwu, and White Tiger were furious.
"How can the Supreme Leader be so protective of him?" White Tiger snarled, his fists clenched and teeth grinding. He looked ferocious enough to charge off and fight Wu Tian to the death that very instant.
Vermilion Bird sighed. "There’s nothing we can do. As the Martial God, Wu Tian’s Martial Path is divine, far beyond what we can compare to."
"No, no, no. That was the situation before," Xuanwu said, shaking his head solemnly. "You’ve all noticed it by now, haven’t you? The Spiritual Energy is back. At first, I thought it was my imagination, but instrument readings confirmed it. If we cultivate with this rich Spiritual Energy, catching up to Wu Tian isn’t impossible."
The others nodded, their faces alight with excitement.
Little did they know, Wu Tian had already begun his own Cultivation. The Spiritual Energy within the Yellow River was vast, and he sensed it surpassed even that of the Underground World. But he also understood one thing: the Spiritual Energy of the Surface World was created by the Ginseng Fruit Tree. This meant that if he didn’t absorb it, the energy wouldn’t last long on its own.
Given that, why wouldn’t he absorb it? Immediately, the Spiritual Energy within the Yellow River was drawn toward Wu Tian, entering his body and transforming into his own Spiritual Power.
At the same time, the Spiritual Energy in the Yellow River vanished. Xuanwu and the others, who were cultivating with joyful anticipation at the prospect of finally surpassing Wu Tian, were all struck dumb.
"How can this be?"
"Where did the Spiritual Energy go again?"
"Damn it!"
"..."
The members of the Dragon Squad began to curse furiously, a wave of anger and despondency washing over them. The hope they had just found was extinguished once more. They couldn’t help but feel that the heavens must be toying with them, holding a grudge against them.