150: Chapter 150 Seeds of Extraordinary Civilization, Rules for Civilization Assessment

"The content and rules of the assessment haven't been finalized yet. However, according to Chairman Song Shou, the promotion assessment for the vast majority of Elementary Level 2 Civilizations in the universe involves one Transcendent Martial Artist, one Flying Martial Artist, and one Cosmic Martial Artist from each side, with the results of three battles determining the outcome."

"The Cosmic Martial Artist duel looks at the civilization's peak combat power. The Transcendent and Flying Sky matches evaluate the civilization's martial arts potential."

Wang Jinhua looked somewhat worried and said, "Also, the assessment time has been set for two years from now."

"One Transcendent, one Flying Sky, and one Cosmic Martial Artist from each side?" Fang Zhuo frowned and repeated.

Hearing this, he understood. No wonder Brother Wang said he had been stuck before becoming a Flying Martial Artist for so long; one reason was that condensing a Medium Life Level Core was difficult, and the other was that he had a mission to fulfill and could not break through easily.

"So... Brother Wang, were you the Transcendent Seed chosen by the Federation?"

"That's right." Wang Jinhua nodded, patted Fang Zhuo, and said solemnly, "Since you defeated me at the Ocean Gathering, the identity of the Transcendent Seed naturally falls to you."

"But you don't need to feel too much pressure."

"Think of it this way: the identity of a Transcendent Seed is not just a mission and a burden, but also a tremendous opportunity!"

"An opportunity?" Fang Zhuo was stunned.

Representing the Federation in the civilization promotion assessment undoubtedly meant the Federation's Cosmic Martial Artists would certainly promise many benefits.

But looking at Wang Jinhua's almost fanatical expression, it seemed there was more to it than that.

"That's right!" "A tremendous opportunity!"

"You know how important civilization points are for the cultivation of martial artists above the Transcendent level. Whether it's for daily cultivation, condensing a Life Level Core, or purchasing treasures and resources, they are hard currency."

Wang Jinhua said, "As a civilization's Transcendent Seed, once you win your battle during the civilization promotion assessment, you will receive an unimaginable amount of civilization points!"

"Is it a reward for the assessment?" Fang Zhuo asked.

"No, the generation of civilization points is not limited to killing exotic beasts. Creating contributions for your own civilization will also generate civilization points; this is a universal rule."

"I see..." Fang Zhuo understood.

As a Transcendent Seed, winning a battle for the Federation's civilization promotion war was indeed an unparalleled contribution, and the civilization points would likely be unimaginably high!

With the improvement of his Life Level and his broadening horizons, Fang Zhuo became increasingly aware of the importance of civilization points.

Even a Cosmic Martial Artist would never think they have too many; they would only think they have too few!

Two years from now, this civilization assessment battle might be a potential catastrophe for everyone in the Blue Moon Federation.

But for the seed martial artists fighting in it, it was a challenge and also a tremendous opportunity!

Fang Zhuo felt that the joy of successively topping the Legendary Group and Peak Group had suddenly been greatly diluted.

Now, his heart was filled with heavy pressure and... excitement.

That's right, excitement! He had to win this battle for himself, for his family, and for the Blue Moon Federation!

Fang Zhuo looked at Wang Jinhua: "Brother Wang, what is the strength of the Transcendent, Flying, and Cosmic Martial Artists that the opponent will field in this civilization assessment?"

"This assessment is a periodic assessment based on the Universal Convention. If we succeed, our Blue Moon Federation will be promoted to a Level 3 Civilization. If we fail, we will be downgraded to a Level 1 Civilization. A draw means we maintain our Level 2 status."

Wang Jinhua looked at Fang Zhuo: "Therefore, the opponent's strength and talent are based on the standard of an Elementary Level 3 Civilization, so we are under considerable pressure."

"I don't know the specifics regarding the Flying Martial Artist and the Cosmic Martial Artist."

Wang Jinhua took a deep breath and continued: "But the Transcendent Martial Artist they field in the assessment will likely have their Body Control at the Heaven-Reaching Minor Accomplishment stage. Their secret manual cultivation will provide an extra boost of around 6 times. Their overall combat power boost will be just over 140 times!"

"The assessment Transcendent Martial Artist is extremely powerful. You cannot slack off during this period; you need to continue focusing on your Body Control and secret manual cultivation."

"A combat power boost of 140 times?" Fang Zhuo was surprised.

At this level of strength, they could definitely suppress both him and Wang Jinhua right now. Of course, that was assuming he didn't use his Martial Aspect.

If he used his Martial Aspect divine ability "Flame", he felt he would have the strength to fight. The "Flame" divine ability bestowed an attack characteristic that was extremely powerful; he had already experienced this deeply when he killed Ding Nan.

It was by no means something that could be described simply by a few times or ten times the combat power boost.

"Of course. An Elementary Level 3 Civilization is very powerful. Whether it's their reserve of geniuses, core combat power, or peak combat power, they far exceed our Blue Moon Federation."

"For this civilization assessment, Chairman Song Shou doesn't actually have much hope of being promoted. The goal is just to maintain our Elementary Level 2 Civilization rating. Moreover, Chairman Song has already stated clearly that he has little confidence in the Cosmic Martial Artist level battle. This means we must achieve one win and one draw in the Transcendent and Flying Sky battles to maintain our Elementary Level 2 Civilization status."

Wang Jinhua sighed. Before Fang Zhuo defeated him, he himself didn't have much confidence in winning if he fought as the Transcendent Seed; even if he risked his life using his Martial Aspect, at most, he could only hope for a draw.

"In these two years, you can slow down condensing your Life Level Core and prioritize cultivating the Thunder Fire Blade to the seventh level; that way, you will have the strength to fight." Wang Jinhua urged.

Fang Zhuo nodded, his expression also somewhat solemn. He had studied the seventh to ninth levels of the Thunder Fire Blade these past few days; these were the three secret manual levels corresponding to the cultivation of a Flying Martial Artist. Trying to comprehend them at the Transcendent stage was too hard, too hard! In two years, he might not necessarily be able to master them.

However, even if it was incredibly difficult, he must strive to master it; only then would he be secure. The condensation of his Life Level Core could perhaps be slowed down slightly.

After Fang Zhuo and Wang Jinhua chatted for a while longer, they parted ways with solemn expressions.

Fang Zhuo could also understand Wang Jinhua's pressure. Wang Jinhua had shed the identity of the civilization's Transcendent Seed, but he had silently taken on the identity of the civilization's Flying Sky Seed. He had to rush into the Flying Sky peak within two years and also raise his combat power to the peak of the Flying Sky level; this pressure was even greater than his own right now!

Fang Zhuo shook his head, let out a long sigh, and returned to his family.

...

That night. Fang Zhuo went to Master Qin's residence, handed him the list for the Thunder Fire Small World, and expressed his wish to depart for the Thunder Fire Small World to cultivate as soon as possible.

In the bedroom. Fang Zhuo stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, looking up at the boundless starry sky alone. Bai Shiwei walked up from behind, reached out to hug him, and pouted, "Hubby, what's wrong? You are now the number one Transcendent Martial Artist on Blue Star! Aren't you happy?"

"No." Fang Zhuo shook his head. Regarding the civilization assessment battle, this was a major event involving the fate of everyone in the Blue Moon Federation. Due to confidentiality, he could not say anything. Even if he did, it would only cause Bai Shiwei unnecessary worry, which was meaningless.

He could now quite understand why the Federation's Cosmic Martial Artists did not make the matter public, but only informed the so-called "most talented" like Wang Jinhua. Because ordinary people, even if they knew, would be powerless to do anything and could only live in constant anxiety. Rather than that, it was better not to know.

Seeing Fang Zhuo smile, Bai Shiwei's little hands became restless, and she said, "Then hubby, we should work hard on having a baby."

"Shi Wei, I don't think we need to rush into having a baby; you and I are still young." Fang Zhuo said earnestly.

"Why?" Bai Shiwei didn't understand. Everything had been discussed well before, and for the past half month, they had even stopped using protection during their intimacy; it could be said they were actively trying to conceive.