598: But comrade, why has the fire in you dimmed?

Yang Dian was somewhat speechless.

When he created the Spark Contemplation Method, he set the prerequisite for contemplating the Spark as having a strong sense of identification with Huaxia Civilization.

In short, the stronger the sense of identification, the more fiercely the Spark would burn.

But looking back now, it seemed like anyone could ignite the Spark.

The Lizardmen could be excused.

After all, China could be considered to have saved the Lizardmen from dire straits.

If Huaxia Civilization hadn't liberated the Lizardmen Alien Planet, the male Lizardmen would still be serving as culture mediums, using their bodies as a breeding ground for the thalamus core.

The female Lizardmen would be breeding machines, destined to be breeding slaves for the Six-Armed Lizardmen their entire lives.

Huaxia Civilization rescued them from Hell, and they, in turn, identified with Huaxia Civilization, yearning for it, which was only natural.

But what was the deal with Niu Ru Ren Aola and the Heavenly Dao Ghost?

The Niu Ru Ren were inherently pure and hadn't experienced the dangers of the world, so Yang Dian grudgingly accepted their identification with Huaxia Civilization.

But what kind of ghost was the Heavenly Dao Ghost?

Did he really throw away his dignity just to survive?

It was a good thing the Heavenly Dao Ghost didn't know Yang Dian's thoughts.

If he did, he would definitely retort, 'What is dignity? Is it more important than life?'

Being treated as a massive Soul mine, having Yang Dian carve him up periodically, and constantly being studied by researchers—he no longer wanted to live that life even for a second.

Having finally escaped and found a chance to survive through the great unified survival will, he naturally clung to it tightly:

"According to your development plan, the Spark Contemplation Method is the core of your civilization. Once the Spark is ignited, one can become a comrade and fellow fighter."

"I have also ignited the Spark."

"I also want to join Huaxia Civilization!"

"With my addition, Huaxia Civilization will definitely develop faster than before!"

Looking at the Heavenly Dao Ghost, who had emerged from atop Yue Shan's head and was chatting animatedly with him, Yang Dian flicked his finger with a troubled expression.

Although what the Heavenly Dao Ghost said was the original intention behind his creation of the Spark Contemplation Method.

But his original intention was only to enhance the cohesion of Huaxia Civilization, not to allow defeated enemies to see an opportunity to survive and then avoid certain death by igniting the Spark and joining Huaxia Civilization.

Actively inviting others to Cultivate the Spark Contemplation Method and letting them join the big family of Huaxia Civilization was one thing.

Others actively Cultivating the Spark Contemplation Method and trying to forcibly join Huaxia Civilization through the Spark was another matter entirely.

This gave Yang Dian a sense of déjà vu, as if things were spiraling out of control.

"This is truly a headache."

Hearing Yang Dian's murmur, the Heavenly Dao Ghost, who had specifically taken on a human form, curved his lips into a smile.

However, before his smile could fully settle, he saw Yang Dian raise the Soul Blade in his hand again:

Whoosh~

The Soul Blade, shimmering with spiritual light, cut a magnificent arc through the air.

While the Heavenly Dao Ghost was still mesmerized by the blade's arc, he heard Yang Dian's voice, like that of a demon, ring out again.

"But comrade, do you know that revolution requires sacrifice?"

The Heavenly Dao Ghost, having come back to his senses, looked at Yang Dian in confusion.

He could feel that the great unified survival will, which had merged with him not long ago, had already lost contact with him.

Yang Dian had completed a Soul surgery in an instant, separating him from the great unified survival will.

But this wasn't right.

He didn't understand why Yang Dian would attack him.

According to the information he had obtained from the great unified survival will, shouldn't Yang Dian be warmly holding his hand and telling him, "As long as the Spark is ignited, you are a good comrade, you are family"?

In an instant, countless pieces of information flashed through his mind, and the Heavenly Dao Ghost caught a keyword from Yang Dian's voice.

"Sacrifice?"

Just as he locked onto the keyword "sacrifice," he heard Yang Dian continue:

"Since you understand us so well, then you should know that the history of Huaxia Civilization has not been smooth sailing."

"When Shenzhou sank, countless martyrs advanced wave after wave, dedicating their lives and sacrificing themselves to restore the land."

"Later, for the sake of development, to catch up with the foreign powers who entered the industrial age a hundred years before us, how many ancestors lived in anonymity, appearing as if dead in the eyes of their living relatives?"

"Each generation has its own war; martyrs lived in anonymity, burying themselves in scientific research."

"Citizens born in the 60s and 70s suffered from famine, endured freezing temperatures, and experienced the most hardship."

"Those born in the 80s and 90s bore mountain-like mortgage debts, all so that Huaxia Civilization's development could remain on the fast track."

"Those born after the millennium not only faced the fiercest competition during their studies but also in their careers."

At this point, Yang Dian's tone changed again:

"Today's Huaxia Civilization appears vibrant and flourishing on the surface, but secretly, is it not like a fire cooking oil?"

"Externally, the Dimensional War could descend at any time."

"Internally, there are also various miscellaneous matters causing endless chaos."

Saying this, Yang Dian placed his hand on the Heavenly Dao Ghost's shoulder, a solemn expression in his eyes:

"Comrade, welcome to the big family of Huaxia Civilization."

"Unfortunately, Huaxia Civilization has always faced many tribulations; it was true in the past, it is true now, and tribulations will not cease in the future."

"For Huaxia Civilization to Undergo Tribulation and rise, for Huaxia Civilization to stand at the pinnacle of the Universe."

"Therefore, comrade."

"Please sacrifice your small self to achieve the greater self."

"Your flesh and blood are invaluable treasures for the growth of Souls."

"We will do everything possible to provide you with abundant resources to restore your bodily Origin."

"And all you have to do is regularly and punctually divide your body to nourish other comrades, helping them increase their Soul strength, helping the billion Citizens of Huaxia Civilization enhance their power, and fulfilling the great rise of Huaxia Civilization!"

As his voice faded, Yang Dian smiled as he watched the Spark on the Heavenly Dao Ghost's body gradually dim.

"Comrade, comrade?"

"What's wrong with you?"

"Why is your Spark dimming..."

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