434: Chapter 434 Two Hundred Hearts United

Shi Hua gave birth to twin girls, named Shi Hua and Shi Lei, like two flowers on a single stem.

The children of the Desolate Race were growing up rapidly on The Ark.

They learned to walk faster, speak faster, and run and jump faster than human children.

Sometimes, Qin Lin would see a Desolate Race child run past him in the corridor, moving as fast as the wind.

The child would stop, turn their head to look at him: "Uncle, are you Qin Lin?"

Qin Lin squatted down: "I am. How did you know?"

The child laughed: "Mom said you were very big, and you really are."

After saying that, the child ran away.

Ling Xi stood by the window watching this scene: "Qin Lin, there are more and more children on The Ark."

Qin Lin walked over: "How many are there now?"

Ling Xi looked into the distance: "Many. Humans, Yao Race, Demon Race, Light Race, Elf Race, Desolate Race... every race is contributing new life."

Qin Lin looked at her: "And how is your Recovery going now?"

The corners of Ling Xi's mouth curled up: "Better than before. Every new life brings new energy."

Qin Lin looked at her: "Then what race is in the next world?"

Ling Xi looked into the distance: "The next world is the Spirit Race. They are pure energy lifeforms with no physical form."

Qin Lin was stunned for a moment: "No physical form? Then how will they board The Ark?"

Ling Xi looked at him: "They will choose a form to adapt to The Ark's environment, perhaps a human form, or perhaps another. They will choose the most comfortable form based on the energy field on The Ark."

"The Spirit Race is one of the oldest races in the Universe. They can sense the energy field of The Ark and know that this is a safe place; they will be willing."

Qin Lin nodded: "Let's set off."

The Ark turned and flew toward the Spirit Race galaxy.

Behind them were more and more new lives, and ahead lay a journey they had yet to set foot on.

The Ark sailed through the starry sky for several weeks. Every day, Qin Lin shuttled between different races, accompanying pregnant women, taking care of children, and building new Bonds.

The Desolate Race children were growing rapidly. Shi Lu could already stand up by holding onto the wall; her tail would gently sway as she struggled to keep her balance, like a small flag.

Shi Yan was born a few days after her, but he was bigger than her and his cries were louder.

Ling Xi appeared in the Bridge every day. Her materialization was becoming more and more complete, and she could now maintain a physical state for many consecutive days.

She stood next to Qin Lin, looking at the data on the holographic screen: "Qin Lin, the total number of children on The Ark has reached 199."

Qin Lin was stunned: "199? So fast?"

Qin Lin had been busy helping and playing with the newcomers recently and hadn't noticed the number of newborns.

Ling Xi looked at him: "The pregnant women of the Desolate Race gave birth in a cluster; more than a dozen children have been born this week alone."

Qin Lin was silent for a moment: "Then we are one short of 200."

Ling Xi nodded: "Yes, 200 children is an important milestone."

That afternoon, Shi Xin gave birth to her second child in the Medical Room.

Han Qing poked her head out of the Medical Room: "Mother and daughter are both safe."

Qin Lin walked in and saw Shi Xin lying on the bed, holding a tiny baby in her arms. The baby's hair was fire-red, like a tiny flame.

Shi Xin looked down at her daughter: "Her name is Shi Yan."

Qin Lin squatted by the bed: "Shi Yan, that's a beautiful name."

Shi Xin looked at him: "She is the 200th child on The Ark."

Qin Lin was stunned: "The 200th?"

Shi Xin nodded: "Ling Xi told me. She said the birth of this child would bring about some changes."

Qin Lin looked at the tiny baby; she had her eyes closed, breathing steadily.

The System notification sound echoed in every corner of The Ark; it wasn't the usual short ding, but a long, horn-like melody.

Golden light surged out from every corner of The Ark, washing over everyone's ankles like a tide.

The holographic screen lit up automatically, and a few large characters appeared on the interface.

["Many Children, Many Blessings" permanent mission milestone reached!]

[Milestone Name: Two Hundred Hearts as One]

[Condition Met: Total number of children on The Ark has reached 200]

[Reward: One free upgrade for The Ark! One baptism for all passengers!]

Qin Lin looked at "One free upgrade" and "One baptism for all passengers," and his heart rate accelerated.

He stood up, walked to the holographic screen, extended his finger, and tapped on "Confirm."

The text on the holographic screen changed.

[Lv12 → Lv13 upgrade initiated]

[Estimated time: 48 hours]

[Baptism in progress simultaneously...]

The Ark vibrated gently.

Purple-gold light surged out from every corner of The Ark. The light grew brighter and brighter, turning from purple-gold to pure gold, and from pure gold to incandescent white.

Qin Lin closed his eyes, feeling The Ark changing.

The Ark's hull elongated, widened, and rose in the light.

The spherical dome of the Bridge became higher and more expansive, like a great cathedral lit by stars.

The corridors widened, the ceilings became higher, and the lights became softer.

The living room became larger, expanding from four levels to five.

Two hundred bedrooms were added.

The Ecological Plantation increased from ten to fifteen.

The Medical Center expanded from nine levels to twelve.

Every level expanded, and every room was upgraded.

Qin Lin opened the System panel, and the Lv13 description slowly unfolded.

[Lv13 Universe Ark upgrade complete]

[New core functions: 1. Enhanced Inter-Universe navigation: Can stably traverse more complex Universe barriers]

[Enhanced biological energy field: Can sense and absorb the energy aftermath of surrounding lifeforms, with the range expanded to the entire galaxy]

[Life support System upgrade: Can maintain passenger life in any environment, including vacuum and extreme energy environments]

[Intelligent hub upgrade: System response speed improved, functions fully optimized]

[Baptism Energy Field: Every time The Ark reaches a major milestone, it can perform a baptism for all passengers, comprehensively improving their Physique and cultivation]

Qin Lin's gaze paused on "Baptism Energy Field": "What is the Baptism Energy Field?"

Ling Xi stood beside him: "During the upgrade process, The Ark releases a special energy field that can cleanse every passenger's body and Soul, allowing their Physique to be comprehensively improved, and their cultivation will also increase accordingly."

Qin Lin looked at her: "Can everyone benefit?"

Ling Xi nodded: "Everyone, including the children. The baptism energy will permeate every corner of The Ark, covering every life."

Golden light began to seep out from the walls of The Ark—not the blinding light like the sun, but a soft, golden light like moonlight.

The light flowed like water, washing over everyone's ankles, over their knees, over their waists, and finally wrapping everyone in a layer of warm golden cocoon of light.