140: Chapter 140 Referendum Meeting, Energy Beneath the Base!

"Alright, everyone, let's discuss. The preliminary Civilization Assessment is just a month and a half away."

"Do we need to announce the exact date to all Citizens of Great Xia?"

Duke Yu sat in the main seat, speaking slowly, his gaze sweeping over everyone present.

Immediately.

Various differing opinions began to echo in the conference room.

"I don't recommend making it public! Once it's public, it will inevitably cause a certain degree of panic. We are already facing a very grim situation with the assessment. If the people fall into chaos, and the Oceanic Alien Race takes the opportunity to launch an attack, that would be internal strife and external threats. I strongly oppose making it public!"

"Excuse me, I believe our people should have the right to know!

Yes, there is indeed a high probability of some panic and unrest at that time, but as long as we guide everyone to believe we will win, then everything will still be controllable.

As for alien attacks, I don't believe it. If our people panic, won't their people panic?! They definitely won't have the leisure to launch an attack!"

"I agree to make it public! Everyone here should also know our chances of winning this time. Perhaps this month and a half will be the last month and a half for humanity. If we let our citizens die in ignorance, I think we will become sinners!"

"I also agree! As for unrest, we just need to implement certain countermeasures. The people should have the right to know!"

"I object! It's easy for everyone to say, but if there really is unrest, how many innocent people might die? Do you know?!"

...

The conference room was abuzz with discussions, gradually evolving from orderly expression of ideas to eager sharing of viewpoints, and finally even turning into arguments.

Ultimately.

The meeting only quieted down after Duke Yu slammed the table.

"Alright, since everyone's opinions differ, let's decide by vote."

"I'll give you five minutes to calm down and think it over carefully."

"Voting will begin in five minutes!"

With that said.

Duke Yu slowly left the conference room with his hands behind his back.

Not much emotion could be seen on his face, but a faint, almost imperceptible weariness could be detected.

...

Meanwhile, on the other side.

"Three thousand one hundred and one!"

"Three thousand one hundred and two!"

"Three thousand one hundred and three!"

...

In the gravity chamber, Li Fan was rapidly undergoing this round of training.

From his appearance.

Li Fan's entire body muscles were now perfectly sculpted, every cell seemingly containing immense explosive power, exuding a strong sense of oppression.

Stepping out of the gravity chamber.

Li Fan looked at the increasingly pressing assessment date, his mood growing genuinely more vexed.

He had now officially entered the Quasi-Saint Realm, and all aspects of his physical body had surged dramatically.

He could already defeat the Lava Giant on the fourth floor.

Moreover, through continuous sparring and refinement with the Lava Giant, he had successfully cultivated the Star-Collapsing Fist and Wind-Treading Art to the Great Completion stage!

His overall strength could be said to have undergone a transformation.

However, upon reaching the fifth floor, he was once again stalled.

Based on his intuitive feeling.

One must possess Quasi-God Rank combat power to pass the fifth floor.

But currently, he was still far from reaching Quasi-God.

That's right.

Even though his strength half a month ago was enough to contend with top-tier Saint-rankers.

But the gap between Saint-rank and Quasi-God was far greater than Li Fan had imagined.

His current physical condition could be said to be the strongest below Quasi-God!

Yet, when facing a true Quasi-God, he was as vulnerable as an infant facing an adult.

And now, the most critical issue was.

His current physical fitness meant that a 5000x gravity chamber could no longer meet his training requirements.

Although he had long applied to his superiors for a 10,000x gravity chamber, the base's high-level personnel were very busy now, and delivering the gravity chamber would take some time.

"If only the Dark Star could still be used."

Li Fan couldn't help but recall the Dark Star in his space ring.

If he could use the gravity chamber on it, everything would be resolved, and he could face the Civilization Assessment in his strongest state.

After taking a shower.

Li Fan returned to his dormitory and began to meditate.

Compared to lying down and resting.

Meditation was more relaxing and made it easier for the mind to calm down.

And while Li Fan was meditating.

Li Fan did not notice a subtle energy extending from the Dark Star through another side of space, reaching beneath the base.

By evening.

Suddenly.

A figure appeared before Li Fan.

"Master, the Dark Star has replenished a small amount of energy and can perform simple operations."

That's right.

This was Skin Bear!

The moment he saw Skin Bear, Li Fan's mind couldn't help but go blank for a moment.

Ever since the Dark Star folded space after emerging from the secret realm, he hadn't seen Skin Bear again.

Now it suddenly appeared.

And even said it had replenished energy?

Li Fan didn't even have time to think much about it.

Immediately after, a wave of panic set in.

"Master, don't worry. It's currently in autonomous mode, only you can see me."

Skin Bear saw Li Fan's worry and said with a smile.

Hearing this.

Li Fan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He didn't want others to know about the Dark Star for now.

At this point, Li Fan finally asked his question, "Where did you get the energy?"

He had been at the base the entire time, where could he get energy?

Skin Bear pointed downwards and said.

"There's an abandoned F-class spaceship beneath the glacier with a small amount of unused energy. After detecting it, the Dark Star automatically initiated energy absorption."

"That spaceship, like the Dark Star, must have accidentally entered this planet."

Hearing this.

Li Fan felt a surge of surprise and was deeply shocked.

There was a spaceship under the base?

He had never heard anyone mention this!

However, after thinking about it, the base had access to the virtual network and various devices that transcended current technology and cultivation concepts. It was highly likely that these came from this spaceship!

Immediately after.

Li Fan continued to ask if the Dark Star absorbing energy from the spaceship below would attract others' attention.

After receiving a negative answer.

Li Fan finally felt completely at ease.

Following this.

Li Fan began to ask if he could enter the Dark Star for cultivation.

"With the current energy, the nutrient cabin and gravity chamber can be activated. And if Master, you don't wish to be discovered, you can also activate cultivation mode. The Dark Star will hide and shield the surrounding space, making it impossible to observe your situation from the outside."

"At the same time, if Master, you wish to enter the Dark Star, you will also need to undergo space folding. However, the Dark Star can assist in this process, and there will be no danger."

Skin Bear calmly gave the answer again.

And this answer was undoubtedly great news for Li Fan.

At that time, he would only need to go into seclusion in the gravity chamber and then enter the Dark Star to cultivate.

Cultivation rooms like the gravity chamber were not monitored by the base.

Moreover, if he displayed a seclusion status, no one would disturb him.

He could cultivate with peace of mind inside!

...

Returning to the conference room.

Duke Yu had already returned to the conference room and was seated in the main seat.

At this point, everyone in the conference room had calmed down and had clearly thought through their decisions.

"Alright, let's start voting. Those who agree to announce the date, please raise your hands!"

...

The voting began with Duke Yu presiding.

And soon.

The voting results were also out.

The number of people who agreed to announce the date to the Citizens of Great Xia won by a narrow margin of two votes.

Regarding this result.

Naturally, many people still disagreed.

But they respected the rules and respected Duke Yu.

"Alright, the announcement of the date will be set for tomorrow. You arrange to draft the statement."

"Try to minimize the unrest."

Duke Yu spoke slowly, looking at the Middle-aged Man beside him.

The Middle-aged Man was none other than the current public head of Great Xia.

"Do we need to notify the other national leaders?" the man frowned at this moment.

In response.

Duke Yu slowly shook his head.

"No need."