200: Chapter 200 The well-prepared Wuxiang Marquis sets off with the civilization assessment team.

"A corpse spontaneously combusting?"

"It has been burning for 300 years?"

Fang Zhuo's eyes narrowed.

This news was too fantastical; it dealt a significant blow to his worldview, and he couldn't explain it with his current knowledge of Martial Arts.

Could it be that the Martial Aspect was too unique?

But as a Martial Artist's talent, no matter how special the Martial Aspect might be, it shouldn't manifest such supernatural phenomena after the person has died, right?

When it comes to the uniqueness of a Martial Artist's Physical Body, an Extraordinary body is already very powerful, transcending the realm of ordinary people, with muscle and bone density increasing sharply... An Extraordinary Peak Martial Artist can weigh nearly a thousand jin!

By the time one reaches the Flying Sky body, it becomes even more terrifying, nearly impervious to swords and spears, capable of flying at more than ten times the speed of sound.

But there is no such thing as spontaneous combustion after death, let alone burning for 300 years!

Could it be the corpse of a Cosmic Martial Artist?

Is this supernatural phenomenon unique to Cosmic Martial Artists?

Fang Zhuo took a deep breath. There was almost no detailed information about Cosmic Martial Artists on the internet, and there wasn't much relevant information within the group either, including the methods of cultivation, which he himself did not yet know.

Every time he asked Chairman Song Shou, Director Xiao Yuan, and Chairwoman Zhao Nianzhen and the others, he only received the reply: 'Knowing too early may not be a good thing.'

Everyone only knew that Cosmic Martial Artists could traverse the Void Realm with their Physical Body and roam the Universe.

"That's right."

"It has been burning for a full 300 years. This is my Li family's biggest secret. Even if you were a natural-born Genius and became a Cosmic Martial Artist in the future, I wouldn't have told you."

Li Zhiyi said calmly and confidently: "Now, I am willing to use my ancestor's corpse to trade with you for three spots in the Spark Project."

"..."

"What Spark Project?"

Fang Zhuo spread his hands; he hadn't said anything.

However, there are no airtight walls in the world. Director Song wanted to arrange for his family to leave, and the other Cosmic Martial Artists of the Federation were doing the same.

Even if it wasn't stated directly, those involved would always guess.

Among the middle and upper echelons of the Federation, there were many smart people. Based on the news of the Civilization Assessment, it was not difficult to guess the possible existence of a 'Spark Project'.

"This ancestor of my Li family was once at the Flying Sky Peak. His combat power at the time was unrivaled in the Federation, just one step away from being a Cosmic Martial Artist."

Li Zhiyi said indifferently: "Behind this supernatural phenomenon, there is a high probability that it is related to Cosmic Martial Artists. I suspect... this flame itself is a type of resource needed for a Cosmic Martial Artist's cultivation."

"And it must be an extremely precious one!"

Resources needed for a Cosmic Martial Artist's cultivation? Hmm... that's true! Upon hearing Li Zhiyi's words, a scene flashed through Fang Zhuo's mind—the one he had seen earlier at Director Xiao Yuan's house.

That black whirlwind... wasn't that what Director Xiao was using for cultivation?

"How about it?"

Li Zhiyi took another step forward. She was not tall and had to look up to meet Fang Zhuo's eyes.

"If you agree, I will take you to see my Li family ancestor right now."

Go see the corpse... no, go see the burning flame. Fang Zhuo was tempted. After thinking it over repeatedly, he still nodded slightly: "Let's go take a look first."

The Spark Project decided upon by Chairman Song Shou involved a Cosmic Adventure Ship docked and hidden on Chuying Planet, which could accommodate several thousand people.

But resources were limited, and for the sake of confidentiality, Chairman Song Shou and the other Cosmic Martial Artists had agreed to take only 500 people.

This included, but was not limited to, the relatives of the Cosmic Martial Artists, Geniuses at the Flying Sky level, Extraordinary individuals with excellent potential, and some high-IQ talents.

As a core member of the Spark Project, Fang Zhuo had some spots on hand, so bringing three more people wasn't too much of a problem.

If this flame was truly some kind of cultivation resource, then making this deal with Li Zhiyi was not out of the question.

"Good, come this way."

Hearing Fang Zhuo relent, Li Zhiyi felt a mix of emotions—relief, regret, and, more than anything, a sense of melancholy that the Li family had completely lost this Opportunity left behind by their ancestor.

In her view, the flames on the corpse must contain the secret to advancing to a Cosmic Martial Artist.

Unfortunately, as things stood, the Blue Moon Federation would likely be reduced to a slave civilization. No matter how complicated her feelings were, Li Zhiyi had to hand it over to leave a spark for the Li family.

Fang Zhuo followed behind Li Zhiyi, crossed the yard, and quickly arrived in front of a detached building.

Whoosh~ The autumn breeze brushed against his face, but it carried a trace of scorching heat.

The corpse that had been burning for 300 years was just placed inside the house like that?

Fang Zhuo was a bit curious.

Li Zhiyi took out a key, opened the padlock, and as she gently pushed open the door, she looked back at Fang Zhuo and said: "It's inside."

...

Red Water Empire.

T0 Cosmic Adventure Ship port.

Beside the huge docking platform, a group of Empire citizens wearing the uniforms of the Civilization Management Office stood, surrounding one person in the center like stars around the moon.

This person was none other than Marquis Wuxiang Ling Nuo.

"Department Head Lan, Marquis Wuxiang, the Red Water has been prepared, all crew members are in position, and we can set off at any time."

A woman wearing a flight suit walked up.

"Good, go attend to your duties." Director Lan Feng waved his hand, then looked at Ling Nuo with a smile: "Marquis Wuxiang, what do you think... when shall we set off?"

Ling Nuo's black martial attire rustled in the wind. He stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the sky.

He saw the dense black dots in the high sky gradually enlarging, then transforming into starships, creating constant ripples in space, and then, under signal guidance, landing in an orderly fashion at the Red Water Empire's docking port.

The whistling sound in the air was incessant.

At this moment, a thousand-meter-long Cosmic Adventure Ship landed and stopped slowly not far from the crowd. After the hatch opened, thousands of men and women in white suits filed out.

"Master."

Thousands of people flew down in unison in front of Marquis Wuxiang and bowed in perfect unison.

Star Calculation Clan members!

Director Lan Feng turned around and glanced at them, shocked.

Among the ten thousand human races in the Universe, the Star Calculation Clan ranked in the top ten in intelligence. Their numbers were extremely rare, and each one possessed a natural talent for management.

It was said that one hundred Star Calculation Clan members could manage a planet well.

It seemed Marquis Wuxiang was well-prepared this time. After the Blue Moon Federation's Civilization Assessment was downgraded, he would immediately acquire it and then quickly take over the seven planets...

But was the Blue Moon Federation really worth that much?

Star Calculation Clan members were not cheap. Generally speaking, cosmic powerhouses would not really buy a hundred of them to manage a planet.

Unless the planet's resources and industrial value were truly astonishing.

A better investment method was to use three or five Star Calculation Clan members as the management core to coordinate the management team and manage the planet.

"You all go board that Cosmic Adventure Ship first." Ling Nuo pointed to the spaceship parked to the side, then said to Director Lan Feng: "Prepare to set off."

"Yes!"

Director Lan Feng also immediately instructed his subordinates.

The youth A-Shui in combat gear behind him, the youth with double pupils Ji Yan, and Celes in black clothing immediately entered the spaceship with swift, decisive actions.

"Start, set off!"

Ling Nuo entered the spaceship last. He paced back and forth in the cockpit, looking at the exterior scene on the virtual screen, revealing an expectant smile.

Blue Moon Federation—if his senses were correct, those seven life planets were very fertile and had never been developed. If things went smoothly this time, he could make a huge profit.

After a hundred years, it might not be impossible to gather the resources to advance further!

"Department Head Lan, how long did we estimate it would take to arrive at the Blue Moon Federation?"

Marquis Wuxiang was half-lying in the spacious and stable cockpit, with two charming women with blue pupils massaging his thighs beside him.

Director Lan Feng looked at the captain upon hearing this.

The captain of the Cosmic Adventure Ship immediately said: "Replying to Marquis Wuxiang, under normal circumstances, it is three months. However, a cosmic storm is brewing along the optimal route. We will most likely have to take a detour, so it will take four months."