After some discussion, all three thousand people expressed their willingness to fight for Blue Star.
However, their choices varied. Some chose to stay on Blue Star to seize opportunities in secret realm trials.
Others opted to journey to different worlds, pursuing higher realms within a limited timeframe.
But the more than thirty thousand people had a much wider array of choices.
It was said that these individuals were sheltered in the same small world as the three thousand people in the "Spark Plan," thus remaining untouched by the chaos of war.
Furthermore, their cultivation levels were quite ordinary.
The majority had just reached the Foundation Establishment stage, with unremarkable aptitudes. The highest cultivation among them was merely at the Golden Core stage, and even those were few and far between.
Chu Yang conversed with them and learned that these thirty thousand people were the families of cultivators who had rendered great service during Cang Yuan's campaigns against the human race.
Cang Yuan had promised those individuals that their families would receive the highest level of protection.
And he had indeed fulfilled his promise. Despite having the opportunity to leave with Li Qingyun, he had instead reserved this chance for the families of the fallen.
The more than thirty thousand people spanned all age groups, but their aptitudes were generally mediocre.
This was because those with superior aptitudes were already being nurtured as part of the Spark Plan.
It was unrealistic to expect these individuals to grow sufficiently powerful.
Upon inquiring about their wishes, Chu Yang found that some desired to move to a safe world, while others preferred to remain on Blue Star.
Having experienced loss, they no longer wished for further suffering; they yearned for a secure environment.
On Blue Star, with its robust legal system, as long as they didn't cause trouble, they were indistinguishable from the native inhabitants.
Here, their safety could be greatly assured, making it an ideal sanctuary far from conflict.
Those who did not wish to stay on Blue Star feared that after seven months, when the Sky Slaying race invaded, Blue Star might not be able to withstand the onslaught.
However, they could not simply remain idle; they were required to contribute to Blue Star in some capacity, such as tending to spirit herbs or raising spirit beasts.
Those skilled in alchemy were to study at the Alchemist Academy. Alchemists were exempt from battle and enjoyed high status on Blue Star.
It was a highly sought-after profession.
Soon, all thirty thousand-plus people were settled by Chu Yang, and they would require time to adapt to this new civilized world.
Chu Yang was also greatly pleased. With his presence, the three thousand individuals in the Spark Plan could cultivate at least three hundred Grand Ascension stage cultivators before the war commenced.
Their aptitudes were exceptional; many possessed innate talents comparable to those of prodigies, as Chu Yang had shown them in memories.
When these individuals were brought to the Immortal Cultivation Era Plaza, they finally understood why this world seemed so extraordinary.
Universal immortal cultivation!
These newcomers had never encountered ordinary people who were not cultivators, unless they were too young.
The cultivation techniques obtained from the "Cultivation Technique Pavilion" had no entry barriers; they were single-use items that could be cultivated immediately upon opening.
Moreover, this building could indefinitely produce cultivation techniques.
There was also the "Ascension Tower," where one could battle Immortal Emperors at various stages of their cultivation.
And the "Hundred Artifact Workshop," where depositing three magical artifacts could yield a new artifact, with a chance to even gamble for an Immortal Artifact!
The array of dazzling structures left the cultivators from the immortal cultivation world stunned in place.
Furthermore, Chu Yang could further upgrade the cultivation techniques they obtained from the "Cultivation Technique Pavilion."
Even more astonishingly, Chu Yang inquired, "If anyone wishes to advance a minor realm, please tell me. Minor realms only."
Then, someone tried it and instantly leveled up by one stage, with no side effects whatsoever.
Of course, what shocked them the most was the giant screen broadcasting live.
The screen was showing the trial grounds of "Doomsday Reenactment."
"Ah! Damn it, Old Xu! You actually got eliminated so early!"
"Target his mid-lane! Target his mid-lane!"
"Be careful, someone might ambush you from behind!"
"Huddle up, damn it! Getting caught alone on the battlefield is surely a death sentence!"
"Ugh, I'm genuinely impressed. If I had gotten a registration slot, I would have secured a top ten spot in minutes!"
"..."
A large number of viewers gathered outside, pointing and criticizing with righteous indignation, appearing more anxious than the trial participants themselves.
Initially, when the "Doomsday Reenactment" secret realm was introduced, people on Blue Star were extremely fearful of it.
However, as Li Qingyun and others performed wave after wave, they realized that these Sky Slaying race members were not that formidable; they were entirely beatable!
Later, even without the Ice Sword Mercenary Group's participation, they occasionally managed to achieve victory.
Of course, the formidable cultivator armies and battle formation squads played a crucial role.
When a small squad combined their strength, they could rival a single Li Qingyun.
They were well-trained, their combat was synchronized, and they possessed complete tacit understanding.
Even on the chaotic battlefield, their formations remained perfectly ordered.
Including the time spent cultivating in the Time Secret Realm, they had achieved hundreds of years of synergy.
Liu Jing was one of the three thousand participants in the Spark Plan. His aptitude was exceptionally high; he possessed the rare "Dual Soul Body," having two souls, allowing him to cultivate two mental cultivation techniques simultaneously.
He had also touched the "Aptitude Identification Stone," which identified him as a heaven-blessed talent, on par with Wang Teng and Meng Zibin in the memories Chu Yang had shown them.
However, his actual combat power was nowhere near that of Wang Teng and the others. They cultivated immortal laws without cultivation level restrictions; how could he compare?
"Brother, why is there a scene of fighting the Sky Slaying race here?"
Liu Jing was curious about everything before him and approached someone to inquire.
"Huh? Are you from another dimension?"
"Precisely. Elder Immortal sent us to this plaza to experience things, but we are still unfamiliar with these matters."
The person Liu Jing asked was none other than the fortune-teller who had predicted the "Investiture of the Gods," Little White Bear.
As a prediction blogger, he had naturally predicted the top ten participants of this "Doomsday Reenactment" and had come to witness the event.
Little White Bear chuckled and said, "Don't worry, brother. This is a virtual secret realm. The wars within are all failed battles of humanity from various worlds, a reenactment of history. Participants in the trial, if they die inside, will be eliminated and teleported out; they won't actually die."
Liu Jing gasped in awe. Reenacting history? These Immortal Elders were truly terrifying!
"If it's fake, why are they so excited?"
"Alas, it's all for the rewards! This trial happens once every seven days, with the top ten selected each time. Then, the Immortal Elders bestow generous rewards! Immortal artifacts, immortal techniques, immortal-grade cultivation methods, immortal pills... In short, achieving a top ten position means instant ascension!"
Little White Bear noticed Liu Jing's silence and turned to find him completely petrified by the revelation.
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