239: Territory management, legalistic decrees establish order

The afterglow of the Light of Purification receded slowly like a warm tide, leaving behind only a faint, reassuring scent of Order in the air and the mirror-smooth, shimmering Glazed Pits, silently recounting the Soul-stirring final battle and the thorough purification that had occurred not long ago.

With the support of the Xuan Zhenzi and the Gongsun Li, Lin Zhou slowly stood upright. Although his face remained pale, his Divine Power reserves were down to a pitiful 350 points, and his Godhead throbbed with a continuous, sharp pain—like fine cracks appearing in porcelain—from overextending the [Fire of Civilization · Spear of Slaying Evil], his eyes had recovered their usual calm and clarity, now possessing an even deeper sense of resolve and depth after the tempering experience.

“Clean up the battlefield, recover the remains of our comrades, and do your utmost to treat the wounded,” he repeated the command. His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of every surviving follower. “The tragedy of this battle and the magnificence of the sacrifices made will be etched in my, Lin Zhou's, heart. For all who sacrificed themselves for civilization and Order, your heroic spirits are immortal; your true spirits shall enter the Sanctuary to enjoy eternal offerings and peace. All wounded shall receive full medical care. All survivors are heroes of this campaign and will be compensated and rewarded after the battle.”

His words, flowing through the link of Divine Power and faith, carried the power of comfort and promise, washing over the hearts of his followers who were exhausted, pained, and grieving for their fallen companions. Disregarding their own depleted mana, the Wenxin Elf Priests forced themselves to begin chanting prayers to soothe Souls and alleviate pain. The Tiangong Dwarves and Mechanical Goblins began recovering broken armor and remains with careful, solemn movements. After a brief moment of silence, Wang Meng's Dwarf Warriors supported one another and began clearing the battlefield, collecting usable weapons and damaged but repairable equipment. Zhao Hao's dragons dispersed to the perimeter of the battlefield, maintaining a vigilant guard while licking their wounds, their draconic eyes showing less of their usual arrogance and more gravity.

Lin Zhou sat cross-legged at the edge of a Glazed Pit and closed his eyes. He began to circulate his remaining Divine Power, coordinating with the weak but steady restorative power of the Temple of Civilization to nourish his damaged Godhead. Simultaneously, he greedily absorbed the natural Spiritual Qi that was slowly recovering in this new 'pure land'—Qi that was exceptionally pure due to the purification of the Fire of Civilization—to replenish his nearly dry Divine Power pool.

He did not immerse himself entirely in recovery. A portion of his mind was closely linked to the massive stream of information flooding his consciousness—the ownership agreement for this newly acquired territory, the Green Vine Forest, resource data, and an 'operating manual' for establishing initial control.

“A miniature Astral Realm, 5.2 square kilometers... an Astral Crystal Vein...” Lin Zhou calculated internally. “The area isn't large, but as a starting point, it's rare. Especially that vein; even if it's just miniature with low reserves and average quality, it's a tangible hard resource. More importantly, this land has undergone deep purification by the Fire of Civilization, and its Laws are tainted with a hint of 'Order' and 'Purification.' In the future, whether it's for planting special spiritual plants or serving as a site for certain Order-aligned experiments, it will have additional value.”

“The primary task now is to complete 'initial control' of the territory. According to the information guide, I need to engrave my Divine Power mark at the core of the territory—the bottom of this Glazed Pit—and establish an initial link with the territory's 'Astral Origin' (weak as it may be). Then I must project my 'Divine Domain Law Projection' to form the basic Boundary Erosion effect. Only then can I truly bring this territory under my control, gain authority over its resource output, and begin its transformation and management according to my philosophy.”

“And the first step of management... is to set the rules.”

Lin Zhou opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the busy battlefield and the territory further out—which, though purified, still appeared desolate (most vegetation having been destroyed during the pollution) with its Laws only just beginning to settle.

“Without rules, there is no Order. This place is newly born and everything needs rebuilding, yet the residual Order characteristics naturally align with my path. It is perfect... for implementing Legalist Governance. By using strict Laws to lay the Foundation of rule and establishing an efficient, stable Order, I can pave the way for subsequent resource extraction, construction, development, and even possible immigration—whether by transferring followers from the Divine Domain or absorbing converted local creatures.”

He looked at the Law Officer standing in attendance beside him. This cold-faced official, with a Legal Ruler hanging from his waist, currently appeared weak and his robes were stained with blood, yet his eyes remained as sharp as a hawk's. He was constantly monitoring the surroundings, especially the few captured Native Water Elves (who were previously slightly polluted but not fully converted) who sat dazed and lost after the Hive's destruction, as well as... a dozen or so Semi-converted Parasitic Beast Laborers who had survived the final stage of the battle due to the chaos of the insect tide and the collapse of the Hive's will, now huddled in a corner with eyes full of fear and confusion.

These laborers resembled stout goblins in appearance, but their skin was a sickly grayish-green, and they bore traces of incompletely regressed parasitic tissue. They possessed low intelligence, retaining only basic survival instincts and submissiveness. They were 'tools' produced by the Hive for basic labor; now that they had lost their master, they were like headless flies.

“Gongsun Li,” Lin Zhou spoke.

“Your subordinate is here,” the Gongsun Li immediately bowed.

“You are proficient in the Legalist arts of punishment and names, and you wield the majesty of the Law. In this new territory, Order is just beginning, and a thousand things await. I wish to implement Legalist Governance here, using the Law to define boundaries, punishments to clarify rewards and penalties, and systems to establish rules. You shall be fully responsible for this matter, with Xuan Zhenzi assisting you (Daoist non-action can temper Legalist severity). The necessary forces under Wang Meng and Zhao Hao will be at your disposal to maintain Order and execute edicts. Can you handle this?”

A sharp light flashed in the Gongsun Li's eyes; it was the excitement of encountering the best opportunity to apply his learning and practice his lifelong philosophy. He took a deep breath, suppressed the discomfort from his injuries, and bowed solemnly, his voice resolute: “For the Lord's trust, I would die ten thousand deaths without regret! I shall use the essence of Legalism to forge an iron-clad Order for the Lord in this place, making the wicked vanish, ensuring the people (referring to future residents) know and obey the Law, and ensuring administrative Orders pass without obstruction!”

“Good,” Lin Zhou nodded. “The primary tasks are as follows:”

“First, immediately draft the outline for the ‘Provisional Regulations of the Green Vine Forest Territory.’ Core principles: uphold the Lord's (Lin Zhou's) supreme right to rule; guarantee the safety and orderly extraction of territory resources (especially the Astral Crystal Vein); establish basic codes of conduct (prohibit private brawling, theft, destruction of public property, and the spread of chaos or nihilistic thought); and clarify the system of rewards and punishments (reward those who achieve merit, punish those who violate the Law, and let the punishment fit the crime). The legal articles must be concise and easy to understand and execute. They can be slightly strict in the Early Stages to establish authority.”

“Second, with the Glazed Pit as the center, designate a five-hundred-meter radius as the ‘Core Control Zone.’ Erect a [law stele] (condensed by you using Divine Power and legal knowledge, which I will later solidify with the Fire of Civilization and Order rules) to serve as the symbol of the territory's Law and the source of rule radiation. All who enter this area will automatically be under the slight influence of the Law Domain, enhancing their Law-abiding consciousness.”

“Third, screen these captives (referring to the Water Sprites and Parasitic Beast laborers). If the Water Sprites still possess intelligence and have no serious residual pollution, try to enlighten them and incorporate them into the citizen system, granting them basic rights and obligations. As for the Parasitic Beast laborers... they have low intelligence but high submissiveness. They can be viewed as ‘labor resources.’ Establish strict management and usage regulations, organizing them into labor sequences for mining, logging, and infrastructure. They will exchange labor for the necessities of survival, and we will observe the stability of their conversion.”

“Fourth, assist Wang Meng and Zhao Hao in establishing a basic patrol and defense system to prevent interference from any sporadic threats remaining in the Astral Realm or from external creatures.”

Each instruction was clear and precise, tightly integrating Legalist Governance philosophy with the practical needs of the territory's Early Stages. The Gongsun Li listened with surging emotions, feeling that every sentence spoke to his heart—this was the proper use of Legalism! He quickly sketched out an Execution plan in his mind and bowed, saying, “I accept the command! I shall begin immediately!”

Lin Zhou then looked at Wang Meng and Zhao Hao: “Wang Meng, your Behemoths and Dwarf Warriors need rest, but the territory is newly established, and defense cannot be slackened. Draw out some of the dwarves who are lightly injured and still have combat capability to coordinate with Zhao Hao's dragons for alternating air and ground patrols. The patrol range is temporarily set at the territory borders. Simultaneously, select strategic points on the perimeter of the core zone to set up simple watchtowers and early-warning formations (which can be arranged by Xuan Zhenzi). Specifically, follow the unified dispatch of the Gongsun Li to serve as the martial backbone for enforcing the Law.”

“Understood! Don't worry, Brother Lin. Now that we've taken this territory, we'll definitely keep a good eye on it!” Wang Meng patted his chest, which agitated his wounds and made him grimace, but his eyes were serious.

“Leave the patrolling to me; the view from the air is wide,” Zhao Hao also agreed. He looked at the dazed captives and frowned. “These guys... can they really be managed?”

“That is why we need the Law,” Lin Zhou said calmly. “The Law forbids and commands; Orders are as immovable as mountains. In the beginning, strong suppression may be required until the rules are deeply ingrained in people's hearts and become habit. Gongsun Li, you have a free hand to act.”

“Yes!”

After the arrangements were made, Lin Zhou closed his eyes again to focus more intently on recovering his Divine Power and preparing to perform the 'Mark Engraving' of the territory's core. He needed to recover some strength quickly to complete this critical step.

Time passed slowly amidst the busy work and recovery.

Two hours later.

Lin Zhou's Divine Power had recovered to approximately 1,200 points, and the stinging pain in his Godhead had lessened considerably. Although he was still far from a full recovery, it was enough for basic operations. He stood up and walked to the edge of the Glazed Pit.

At the bottom of the crater, in the center of the glass-like ground, there was a naturally formed, slightly recessed, regular polygonal area. The pure white luster flowing within it was at its most concentrated—that was the 'Core Point' where the rules of this new land converged, and the place where it was easiest to resonate and establish a link with an external Divine Power mark.

Lin Zhou leaped down, landing lightly beside the Core Point. He extended his right index finger, condensed a wisp of pure Divine Power mixed with a hint of the Fire of Civilization's characteristics, and began to draw in the air.

What he drew was not a complex pattern, but a simplified composite rune written in Divine Script, representing his True Name and the concept of the 'Civilization' priesthood. The rune's structure drew from the ancient form of the Legalist character for 'Law,' the evolution of the Confucian character for 'Benevolence,' and a certain ancient pattern representing 'Legacy and Order' transmitted by the Temple of Civilization. The lines were concise yet full of profound mystery.

As the rune was being engraved, Lin Zhou could feel the weak but clear 'Astral Origin' consciousness of this land, which sent back emotions of curiosity, acceptance, and even a hint of attachment (since it was born from the purification of the Fire of Civilization and was naturally close to it). The thin Spiritual Qi in the surrounding air also began to converge toward this spot.

“...In my name, Lin Zhou, wielder of the Fire of Civilization and master of the thoughts of the Hundred Schools, I engrave this mark and establish this covenant upon this pure land.” Lin Zhou chanted in a low voice, his voice resonating with Divine Power and echoing within the crater. “I shall protect this realm, guide it toward Order, and bring it glory through Civilization. This realm shall acknowledge me as Lord, provide its resources, and accept my rules...”

The final stroke of the rune was completed!

“Hum—!”

The entire simplified composite rune suddenly blazed with pure white light. It slowly descended, silently branding itself onto the glass-like Core Point. Like a drop of water merging into the ocean, it instantly unified with the Origin of this land!

In an instant, Lin Zhou felt his 'perception' expand! With unprecedented clarity, he 'saw' every inch of this 5.2-square-kilometer territory, every wisp of Spiritual Qi flow, the faint pulse of the underground mineral veins, and even the life-lights of the active Water Sprites and Parasitic Beast laborers! A faint 'sense of control,' like an extension of his own limbs, arose spontaneously. Although it was still weak and far from the level of total control he had within his Divine Domain, this was indeed the manifestation of 'ownership' and 'management rights'!

Simultaneously, a weak but continuous stream of pure natural Spiritual Qi and a tiny bit of extremely faint Astral Origin power began to feed back into Lin Zhou's Godhead through this mark. Although the amount was small (equivalent to recovering about 50-80 points of Divine Power per day), it meant the territory had begun to provide him with a basic 'stipend'!

[Ding! ‘Green Vine Forest’ Territory Core Mark successfully engraved! Initial control complete!]

[You have obtained Elementary Authority for ‘Boundary Erosion’ of this miniature Astral Realm (Range: entire territory).]

[You have obtained the right to dispose of the resources produced by this territory.]

[Territory Status Interface unlocked (partial).]

With a thought from Lin Zhou, a concise territory status panel surfaced in his consciousness:

Territory Name: Green Vine Forest (Lin Zhou)

Territory Rank: Miniature Astral Plane (Nature/Order Alignment)

Territory Area: 5.2 square kilometers

Control: 15% (Preliminary link; requires continuous management and expansion of rule coverage for improvement)

Resource Output:

Natural Spiritual Qi: Trace amount (Daily feedback of approximately 50-80 Divine Power points)

Astral Crystal Vein (Miniature): Unmined (Estimated reserves: 1,200 units, Quality: Common)

Other Resources: Regenerative Spiritwood (Low), Clean Water Source (Medium)

Order Level: 65% (Steadily rising due to purification of residuals and implementation of Legalist Edicts)

Population/Units: Native Water Elves x 23 (In the process of naturalization), Semi-converted Parasitic Beast Laborers x 18 (Under labor organization), Temporary Garrison (Dwarves/Behemoths/Dragons) several.

Special Effects: [Purified Land] (Rules slightly resist pollution), [Order Sprout] (Under the influence of Legalist Edicts, work efficiency +5%, violation rate -10%).

"It's done." Lin Zhou's heart settled. A 15% control level meant he could currently only perform basic management and resource extraction, unable to carry out large-scale rule modification or construct Advanced buildings, but this was already enough to begin.

He left the pit and returned to the surface. He saw that the Gongsun Li had already begun working with swift and decisive efficiency.

Not far from the edge of the glass pit, a grey-white stone tablet about three meters high and one meter wide had already been erected. The surface of the stone tablet was smooth and currently blank. The Gongsun Li stood before the stone tablet, holding a Legal Ruler, eyes closed in concentration, his entire body emitting a faint golden radiance of Law. He was condensing the core essentials of the newly drafted "Provisional Code" into the stone tablet in the form of Divine Law Script.

Xuan Zhenzi was to the side, lightly sweeping his horsetail whisk. Strands of clear and gentle natural Dao charm surrounded the stone tablet, tempering the overly aggressive Aura of the Law, making it easier for the rules of this newborn land to accept it.

The ten Dwarf Warriors sent by Wang Meng formed a semicircle around the stone tablet, standing solemnly with shields. Though they bore injuries, their Aura was murderous. One of Zhao Hao's Blue Dragons circled slowly at a low altitude, its Dragon Might blanketing the area as a deterrent.

The Water Sprites and Parasitic Beast slave laborers who had been rounded up and supervised were brought to a spot not far in front of the stone tablet. The Water Sprites' eyes held trepidation and curiosity, while the slave laborers held only fear and blankness.

"Once the Law is established, it must be publicized so that all people know it; only then can it be followed." The Gongsun Li opened his eyes, his voice resonant. He turned to face the stone tablet and pointed his Legal Ruler at it from a distance!

"Inscribe!"

*Buzz!*

On the surface of the stone tablet, rows of clear, vigorous characters emitting a faint golden light suddenly emerged! They did not use complex Divine Script, but a combination of the Astral Plane Common Tongue (basic rule information transmission) and simple pictograms, ensuring that even the low-intelligence slave laborers could understand the gist.

[Green Vine Forest Territory Provisional Code (First Edition)]

Article 1: Lord Lin Zhou is the supreme Dominator of this land; his command is the Law.

Article 2: All denizens (including naturalized subjects and laborers) must be registered in the census and fulfill their respective roles.

Article 3: All resources within the territory (minerals, timber, water sources, etc.) belong to the Lord. Unauthorized extraction, theft, or destruction is prohibited. The Astral Crystal Vein is a core resource and shall be strictly guarded; violators will be severely punished.

Article 4: Private brawls and blood feuds are forbidden. Disputes shall be arbitrated by the Law Officer (the Law Officer) or designated personnel.

Article 5: Obey labor assignments and complete quotas according to regulations to receive rations (food, water, basic shelter). Slacking or desertion will be punished.

Article 6: The dissemination of chaotic or nihilistic heresies is forbidden, as is any form of pollution ritual.

Article 7: Those who perform meritorious deeds will be rewarded (improved treatment, reduction of labor, recognition); those who violate the Law will be punished (depending on the circumstances, doubling of labor, imprisonment, flogging, or even Execution).

Appendix: Provisional Regulations for Astral Crystal Mining and Management... The legal text was concise, yet every clause struck at the heart of the matter, especially emphasizing resource ownership and labor discipline, which were exactly what was most needed for early construction.

The Gongsun Li recited the legal text once, then his cold gaze swept over the Water Sprites and slave laborers below: "The Law is here. I hope you will remember and follow it. Those who comply shall receive the Lord's protection and live and work in peace in this newborn land; those who violate it... the Law shows no mercy!"

His voice contained Divine Power of Law, striking those ignorant consciousnesses like a heavy hammer. The Water Sprites bowed their heads in submission one after another, and the slave laborers were even more terrified, prostrating themselves on the ground and trembling.

"Xuan Zhenzi, please bless the stone tablet to stabilize the radiance of the Law and allow it to weakly radiate Order, exerting a subtle influence," Lin Zhou spoke at the appropriate moment.

"Very well." Xuan Zhenzi nodded and stepped forward, waving his whisk as strands of clear light merged into the stone tablet. The golden light on the stone tablet became restrained and stable. Simultaneously, a nearly imperceptible ripple of Order that calmed the mind and made one subconsciously want to follow rules began to spread slowly from the stone tablet as the center, covering nearly half of the core area.

[Wonder Building (Prototype): law stele (Green Vine Forest)]

Rank: Elementary (Growth-capable)

Functions:

[Symbol of Law]: A physical symbol of the territory's Law, possessing weak rule-based efficacy.

[Order Radiation]: Continuously releases weak ripples of Order. Within a 100-meter radius, Order +5, residents' (including laborers) tendency to violate rules decreases by 15%, and work efficiency increases by 3% (stacks with the territory's [Order Sprout]).

[Record and Punishment]: Can record basic identity information and major merits or faults of denizens. When the Lord or Law Officer activates Law skills, the stone tablet can provide a weak bonus.

Growth Requirements: Increase in territory Order, perfection of legal clauses, continuous infusion of the Lord's Divine Power/Rules.

"Very good." Lin Zhou nodded in satisfaction. The Legalist Edicts had taken root here. Although it was only the beginning, the prototype of an orderly and efficiently functioning territory had preliminary appeared.

Next, it was time to verify whether this Order could be converted into tangible resources.

"Li Mo." Lin Zhou once again linked with the Research Hall Master far away in the Divine Kingdom. "How are the preparations for the Astral Crystal mining and preliminary card conversion plan?"

"They've been ready for a long time! The material analysis and preliminary mining blueprints have been optimized based on the data you sent back!" Li Mo's voice was full of drive. "Considering the territory is newly established and lacks large-scale mining equipment, I've designed a 'semi-manual, semi-mechanical' Elementary mining production line. It mainly uses those Parasitic Beast slave laborers as basic labor, coordinated with the small Psionic Drills and screening devices we've urgently manufactured. It's estimated that the initial daily output can reach 25-30 units of standard raw crystal ore. The key is the card conversion phase..."

Li Mo quickly transmitted a detailed plan. It included how to build a simple [Resource Condensation and Card Conversion Altar] using the territory's own weak rules of Order and a small amount of Divine Power, how to perform preliminary purification on the mined raw ore, and most importantly—how to Seal and convert the purified Astral Crystal energy into a stable form as a [Resource Card] that could be directly absorbed and utilized by the God Domain.

"The core rune of the conversion altar requires the Aura of your Fire of Civilization and territory control permissions to activate. The purification and sealing process can be guided by a projection of my Mechanical Goblin engineers, working in coordination with the Gongsun Li's Law · Order to stabilize the environment. This should achieve high conversion efficiency and low loss," Li Mo summarized. "Conservatively estimated, we can stably produce one [Astral Crystal (Green)] Resource Card per day in the Early Stage, providing about 20 units of pure Astral Crystal energy. These cards can be directly fused by your God Domain to increase the concentration of Spiritual Qi, stabilize the space, or serve as Materials for Advanced construction and research. Over time, the value will be considerable!"

"20 units per day..." Lin Zhou calculated. It didn't sound like much, but this was sustainable output with no additional costs! Moreover, as mining technology improved and territory control increased, perhaps other resources would be discovered, and this number would grow. More importantly, this was a Breakthrough from nothing to something! It meant his God Domain's development now had a stable, small-scale external resource input point!

"Begin preparations immediately! Prioritize building the conversion altar! Mining can proceed simultaneously. Gongsun Li, I'll leave the slave laborer teams and security management to you." Lin Zhou gave the Order decisively.

"Yes!" "Understood!" Li Mo and the Gongsun Li responded simultaneously.

Over the next few days, the newborn land of the Green Vine Forest was a scene of bustling activity.

Under the Gongsun Li's legal management, the eighteen Parasitic Beast slave laborers were organized into three "Mining Teams." Supervised by the Dwarf Warriors and under the simple guidance of the Mechanical Goblin engineer's projection, they used crude tools and small equipment assembled from parts remotely sent by Li Mo to begin digging simple tunnels into the underground mineral vein. The raw Astral Crystal ore, mixed with rock, was transported to the newly established "Workshop Area" next to the glass pit.

There, a circular altar built from rough stone and covered in complex energy circuits and conversion runes had been completed. In the center of the altar was an embedded rubbing of the simplified composite rune representing Lin Zhou's control.

Lin Zhou stood before the altar and infused the core with a portion of his recovered Divine Power (about 500 points) and a wisp of the Fire of Civilization's Aura.

*Buzz!*

The runes on the altar lit up in sequence, resonating with the rules of the land beneath his feet. A weak suction was generated, beginning to spontaneously gather the thin Spiritual Qi within the territory and guiding the faint astral energy emitted by the underground mineral vein.

The first batch of raw Astral Crystal ore (about 40 units) that had undergone simple screening and crushing was placed into the specific grooves of the altar.

"Initiate conversion!" The Mechanical Goblin engineer (projection) in charge of the operation here pressed a rune switch.

The altar's light flared brilliantly! Strands of pure white light (mixed with the Aura of the Fire of Civilization and the territory's rules of Order) enveloped the raw ore. The Impurities in the ore were rapidly stripped away and dissolved in the light, leaving only the most refined, starlit pale blue crystal energy. This energy was forcibly compressed and shaped by the altar's power, and under the influence of certain rules, it began to condense into the form of an illusory card!

The entire process lasted about half an hour. During this time, the Gongsun Li stood nearby, maintaining the stability of the Law Domain to prevent any accidental interference. Xuan Zhenzi was also to the side, tempering the energy with natural Dao charm to ensure a smooth conversion.

Finally, the altar's light slowly receded.

The raw ore in the grooves had completely disappeared.

In the center of the altar hovered a physical card about the size of a palm, emitting a soft pale blue light! The back of the card featured simple nebula patterns, while the front depicted a small pile of crystal-clear pale blue crystals, with a line of small characters below.

Lin Zhou reached out and took the card. It felt warm to the touch, and he could clearly feel the stable and pure astral energy contained within.

[Resource Card: Astral Crystal (Green)]

Quality: Excellent (Green)

Type: Mineral/Energy Resource

Capacity: 20 units (Standard pure Astral Crystal energy)

Origin: Green Vine Forest (Lin Zhou's Territory)

Effects:

When fused into a God Domain/Divine Kingdom, it can continuously provide 20 units of Astral Crystal energy daily for:

Increasing God Domain Spiritual Qi concentration (Trace amount).

Stabilizing God Domain spatial structure (Weak).

Serving as auxiliary material for specific buildings, equipment, and card manufacturing.

Direct use allows for the rapid extraction of energy to recover Divine Power (lower efficiency) or to momentarily strengthen a certain project/Spell (requires corresponding techniques).

Note: A stable output-type Resource Card; can be used cumulatively. Current output efficiency: approximately 1 card/day (depending on mining and conversion efficiency).

Looking at this first Resource Card completely produced by his own territory, the first relaxed and accomplished smile in days appeared on Lin Zhou's face.

Territory management; Legalist Edicts establish Order.

Resource conversion; the Spark of Civilization begins to spread.

This tiny 5.2 square kilometers and this daily output of 20 units of crystal were just a starting point. But it clearly marked that Lin Zhou's path of civilization was no longer limited to his own God Domain; he had begun to take a solid and hopeful first step toward the sea of stars.