216: Chapter 216 Foreign Pressure Demands Cultivation Method

The 17th hour after the global press conference.

Lin Ye stood in front of the window on the third floor of the Heavenly Court Academy's main building.

Outside the window, the snow line of Kunlun Mountain shimmered with a pale golden luster in the morning light.

The first batch of 100 students were doing their morning exercises on the Martial Arts Practice Field; their movements were still quite awkward, but one could already vaguely see a trace of Qi flowing.

[Heavenly Court Academy · First Batch of Students' Cultivation Progress]

[Cultivation Duration: 3 months]

[Average Synchronization Rate: 0.7%]

[Highest Synchronization Rate: 1.3% (Student No. 017, 19-year-old female)]

[Abilities Mastered: Faint Qi Sense / Stamina +30% / Reaction Speed +20%]

Lin Ye watched those young figures.

3 months, 0.7%.

Slower than he had expected.

But it was enough.

His phone vibrated.

Azure Dragon.

"Lin Ye." Azure Dragon's voice came from the other end, heavier than usual.

"Something has happened."

Lin Ye did not speak.

"47 countries," Azure Dragon continued.

"Have jointly issued a diplomatic note."

"Demanding that China share the complete version of the Chaos Qi Guiding Technique."

Lin Ye's pupils contracted slightly.

"The United States is leading it," Azure Dragon said.

"The European Union, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada... all signed on."

"The reason is 'the extraordinary era is a matter for all of humanity, and the cultivation technique should be shared globally'."

He paused.

"What do you think?"

Lin Ye was silent.

3 seconds.

He opened his mouth.

"They want the complete version," Lin Ye said.

"Or do they want me?"

Azure Dragon was stunned for a moment.

Then he laughed.

The laughter was very light, very cold.

"Both," he said.

"How will you reply?" Lin Ye asked.

"I haven't replied yet," Azure Dragon said.

"Waiting for you to make the decision."

Lin Ye looked out the window.

Watching those students doing their morning exercises.

3 seconds.

He opened his mouth.

"Tell them," he said.

"In the game, there is the complete version."

"Take it with your own strength."

Azure Dragon was silent.

"In reality," Lin Ye continued.

"No shortcuts are provided."

The 17th minute.

Azure Dragon's call came again.

"I have passed on your words," he said.

"The reaction is very intense."

He sent over several news links.

[Reuters · Urgent News Flash] China refuses to share the cultivation technique, stating "obtain it in-game with strength," multiple countries express "disappointment"

[CNN · Headline] The first international dispute of the extraordinary era: Should the cultivation technique be shared?

[Kyodo News · Editorial] China's "cultivation hegemony" is forming; the international community must unite to respond

[AFP · Analysis] covering the heavens era may become a new battlefield; in-game conflicts may escalate into real-world confrontations

Lin Ye looked at those headlines.

3 seconds.

He turned off his phone.

The 31st minute.

Qin Ruoxue's voice came from outside the door.

"Boss."

"Information from the Heavenly Secret Pavilion."

She walked in.

Holding a data crystal in her hand.

[Foreign Forces · In-Game Movements · Urgent Summary]

[Source of Information: Heavenly Secret Pavilion Global Intelligence Network]

[Update Time: Era Calendar 1972 · Day 371 · 07:17:43]

[Core Intelligence:]

[1. The US "Superpower Troop" has dispatched 17,000 high-Rank players to covering the heavens era, targeting the "China Player Gathering Area"]

[2. The EU "Holy Light Knights" have united with the "Angel Legion," planning to launch a "Holy War" in 7 days to clear out the "heretical forces" (i.e., Heavenly Court) within the Yan State of the Big Dipper Star Field]

[3. Japan's "Special Abilities Section" and South Korea's "Superpower Bureau" have signed a "Joint Action Agreement," planning to form an "East Asian Allied Army" in-game; Goal: Capture Chaos Valley]

[4. "Five Eyes Alliance" countries like Australia, Canada, and New Zealand have issued a "Kill Order" to their respective players — kill one Chinese player, reward 10,000 USD]

[5. Russia's "Bear Guard" is currently maintaining neutrality, but has strengthened the Far East defense line]

[6. India's "Sacred Cow Troop" is currently negotiating with the US and may join the joint operation]

Lin Ye looked at the line "Goal: Capture Chaos Valley."

3 seconds.

He smiled.

The smile was the same as when he faced the Blood Prince.

Very faint.

Very cold.

Carrying a trace of... killing intent.

"Qin Ruoxue," Lin Ye said.

"Present."

"Notify all core members of the Heavenly Court."

"Meeting in the main hall of Chaos Valley in 1 hour."

Qin Ruoxue nodded.

Turned and left.

The 47th minute.

Lin Ye stood in front of the window.

He looked at the snowfield outside the window illuminated by the morning light.

3 seconds.

He opened his mouth.

"Nation War," he said softly.

"It has finally arrived."

The 73rd minute.

Chaos Valley Main Hall.

Tactical conference room.

10 people sat around the holographic star map.

Su Qingyue.

Shi Potian.

Chen Hao.

Zhou Tieshan.

Chu Yunxi.

Zhao Wuji.

Qin Ruoxue.

Yun Qianxue.

Lu Xinghe.

And — Lin Ye, who had just rushed back from the real world.

On the holographic star map, real-time images of the Big Dipper Star Field were playing.

Yan State.

Chaos Valley.

Being pointed at by 7 red arrows simultaneously.

Lin Ye spoke.

"Foreign forces," he said.

"17,000 Superpower Troop."

"Holy Light Knights + Angel Legion."

"Japan-Korea Allied Army."

"Kill Order."

He paused.

"Goal — Chaos Valley."

No one spoke.

But the eyes of the 9 people changed at the same instant.

Shi Potian spoke first.

His left fist raised to his chest.

"When?" he asked.

"In 7 days," Lin Ye said.

Shi Potian smiled.

The smile was exactly the same as when he smashed the breastbone of a Level 67 Holy Demon Race.

Very heavy.

Very steady.

Carrying a trace of... anticipation.

"7 days," he said.

"Enough for me to warm up."

Chen Hao stood up.

"chaos unit no. 1 is ready," he said.

"Mass-produced mecha group, 47 units."

"guardian type iii, 170 units."

"Pilots, all Rank 60 and above."

Zhou Tieshan stood up.

"Black Tortoise Hall," he said.

"237 people."

"Shield Formation, can block any attack below Rank 70."

Chu Yunxi stood up.

"Vermilion Bird Hall," she said.

"187 people."

"Arrow Formation, effective range 1,700 meters."

Zhao Wuji stood up.

"Supplies," he said.

"Enough to support 1 month of high-intensity combat."

Qin Ruoxue stood up.

"Intelligence," she said.

"I will know every step of the foreign forces in advance."

Yun Qianxue stood up.

"Healing," she said.

"17 healers, ready at all times."

Lu Xinghe stood up.

"Formation," he said.

"Three layers of defensive Formations have been set up around the periphery of Chaos Valley."

"Can block any attack below Rank 80."

Su Qingyue did not stand up.

She just walked to Lin Ye's side.

Held his hand.

3 seconds.

Let go.

Lin Ye looked at them.

3 seconds.

He opened his mouth.

"In 7 days," he said.

"The foreign forces will come."

"17,000 people."

"Holy Light Knights."

"Angel Legion."

"Japan-Korea Allied Army."

He paused.

"But they don't know."

"Chaos Valley, is not that easy to attack."

On the holographic star map, 7 red arrows were still flashing.

But in the conference room, none of the 10 people showed fear.