Elder Li, realizing his loss of composure, immediately pretended to be calm. He casually greeted those around him and then hurried away, locking himself in his room.
This matter was too significant. If even a single word of it were to leak out, the consequences would be unthinkable.
Therefore, until he fully understood the situation, he absolutely could not let anyone know about it.
Elder Li knew exactly what kind of strength Xia Feng possessed. The fact that Xia Feng was so cautious in his instructions, even going so far as to send out a "fire seed" to preserve hope, was enough to imagine how terrifying this calamity would be.
Xia Feng himself said he was sending people out, which could only mean that he himself did not have full confidence in dealing with this situation.
And a calamity that Xia Feng could not handle basically meant that Blue Star was also on borrowed time.
This was a destructive catastrophe. Even Elder Li, who had weathered so many great disasters, could not remain calm.
Elder Li locked his room door and activated the formations to prevent eavesdropping and prying.
Ensuring his safety, Elder Li then asked with a trembling voice, "What on earth is going on? How could it be so serious? You even have to send out a fire seed; surely you cannot deal with this calamity yourself?"
Even though he had a suspicion, Elder Li dared not jump to conclusions and could not help but ask again.
Xia Feng sighed and said, "I can only say that I will go all out, but… I do not have complete confidence. In fact… I can't even guarantee if I myself will survive."
There was no other way. The time was too short.
If he were given more time, he could naturally handle it.
Not much, just ten years. Even ten years would be enough for him to be confident in defeating the opponent.
However, the opponent clearly would not give him this opportunity.
The opponent intended to strike while he had not fully recovered, launching a sudden attack to catch him off guard.
Xia Feng did not know how the opponent had discovered his existence, but since this catastrophe had already formed, he would not shy away from it. Even if it meant his own demise, he would teach the opponent a lesson.
The time was too short for any elaborate planning, so Xia Feng knew that he could only rely on himself.
"It's that serious?"
Elder Li was shocked. Even though he had already prepared for the worst, hearing Xia Feng say the outcome himself filled him with dread.
"What do we need to do? Xia Feng, you can ask for anything you need. Since this calamity is so terrifying and vast in scale, it's not just your problem; it's a problem for all of humanity."
Elder Li said excitedly, "Even if we are all mere ants, if we unite, we can unleash extraordinary power."
"If you need anything, I will find a way to make all the armed forces in the world obey your command."
If anyone else said such a thing, it would be met with ridicule.
Making all the armed forces in the world obey one person's command was something even the Secretary-General of the United Nations would not dare to say.
After all, there were irreconcilable conflicts between various countries, and each nation had its own agenda. How could they possibly listen to one person?
Moreover, this person was from China.
But Elder Li had the confidence to say this. If all else failed, he would resort to extraordinary means.
In the face of a world-ending catastrophe, all rules would no longer be constraints, and no one would act within them.
Everyone would be willing to do anything to survive, to have one last indulgence, without restraint and disregarding all rules.
Therefore, to control the situation, this news absolutely could not be leaked.
However, cultivators were not exclusive to China; the West also had them.
While conversing with Xia Feng, Elder Li was continuously devising countermeasures in his mind.
Xia Feng said with a wry smile, "This catastrophe is different from any before. This time, it is controlled by someone, and you will have no part in it."
"There are still half a month before the calamity strikes. I will return to Kunlun to go into seclusion. I will arrange for people to handle the matters of the secret realm with you. I have only one request: protect my sister."
Apart from Xia Lin, his sister, Xia Feng had no attachment to this world.
However, he was doing his best to protect this world. He could die himself.
It was not the first time he had died for this world, but while he was willing to perish for the world, he had to protect his sister.
"Xia Feng, don't worry. Regardless of the outcome this time, I guarantee that as long as I am alive, Xia Lin will be absolutely safe. Even if I die, I will make arrangements for Xia Lin, ensuring she suffers no harm."
Of course, if things truly became impossible, it would mean total destruction, and Xia Lin's survival would be meaningless.
"Yes, with your promise, I can rest assured."
After speaking, Xia Feng hung up the phone and flew directly to Kunlun to go into seclusion.
After hanging up the phone, Elder Li secretly consulted with Elder Huang all night. They finally decided to spare no resources in supporting Xia Feng.
Only by becoming powerful enough could Xia Feng deal with this calamity.
That night, military fighter jets shuttled across the globe, but their final destination was only one: Kunlun Mountain.
All cultivation resources were continuously transported to Kunlun Mountain and handed over to Xia Feng.
With the resources of the entire world, they believed they could enhance Xia Feng's strength a bit more.
Xia Feng accepted everything without refusal.
To refuse at this point would be ridiculous. If anything happened to him, the world would surely be destroyed by the catastrophe, and these resources would be meaningless burial objects.
It was better to let him use them to improve his strength.
After all, he was facing what was referred to as the Heavenly Dao this time.
Xia Feng activated the formations of Kunlun Mountain and adjusted the time flow to the slowest possible.
However, it could only be a 1:100 ratio compared to the outside world's time, meaning his seclusion in Kunlun would last at most one hundred and fifty days.
With Xia Feng's current strength, a mere six months was equivalent to a short nap.
But he had no better solution. He could run, but since the opponent had made a move against him, they must have been prepared and would not give him a chance to escape.
Moreover, the word "escape" was never in Xia Feng's vocabulary.
Behind him were countless innocent civilians, and Xia Feng would not abandon them.
This was the true Heavenly Dao, bearing the burden with a benevolent heart and a backbone of resolve.
Unyielding in death, unbroken in spirit.
The despicable villain who relied on schemes and calculations to plot against him would never comprehend this meaning.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye. With the help of the little pig, Elder Li and Elder Huang sent batch after batch of hope seeds into the secret realm.
Naturally, Xia Feng's sister, Xia Lin, was among the first to enter. They also specially arranged for the most loyal and capable individuals to secretly protect her, ensuring her safety in the secret realm.