Chapter 736: Reception
Thankfully, it was just a dream.
But this dream was far too bizarre; everyone in the world had simultaneously fallen into the same dream, and right when aliens were invading... Wait, alien invasion?! Where are the aliens?
He twisted his somewhat sore neck and looked up.
The alien warship, larger than an entire city, still floated steadily in the sky.
"So it wasn't a dream after all..."
...
Countless people who had awakened from the dream looked up at the sky, their last memories lingering on the scene of numerous alien invaders.
These invading aliens were, naturally, people brought by the Federation. The gigantic ships suspended in the sky were their Grand Commanders, each containing over one hundred thousand square kilometers of land inside.
Thirteen Grand Commanders were enough to transport all of Water Blue Star's humanity.
"I am Xu Xuan Ling, supreme commander of the Federation's reception fleet." Xu Xuan Ling, who had "re-formed" her face, was currently observing Bu Lan Du, the supreme leader of the Seris Empire, with curiosity.
It wasn't that she had any particular thoughts about this man; the immense gap in their life tiers alone destined that no love at first sight could possibly blossom between them.
She had merely heard from Bai Mo that the Emperor of the Seris Empire was an exceptionally talented seed, holding some hope of reaching the Immortal level, which was why she had attempted to lower her status and meet him.
"Bai... Mr. Bai?" Bu Lan Du only knew that the alien lifeform referred to himself as Bai and didn't even know his full name, so he could only choose that form of address.
"He has already departed."
"And his promise...?" Ever since he learned that a path to immortal cultivation truly existed in this world, the Emperor's mind had been solely fixated on achieving eternal life.
"From today onward, you are my registered disciple." Xu Xuan Ling declared, her tone that of an undeniable, domineering CEO.
"As for that person, as long as you cultivate diligently, you will have a day to meet again."
"Thank you, Master!"
Bu Lan Du harbored no doubts about Xu Xuan Ling's words. Although she appeared to be merely a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl, the fleet hovering in the sky and the millions of alien troops that had landed on Water Blue Star certainly wouldn't lie.
On the contrary, Mei Lin, the Prime Minister, cast a suspicious gaze upon the excessively young girl.
"You are Mei Lin?" Xu Xuan Ling had not intended to speak much with other mortals, but she decided to say a few more words to this devoted man.
"Yes."
"This is the Spirit Conduit artifact to revive your wife. Take it." She produced a golden crystal ball. Engraved at the core of the crystal ball were runes so incredibly complex that they were almost imperceptible to the naked eye.
"Place it in the specially prepared medicinal liquid tomorrow at midnight, and your wife will be revived."
"Fat, water, edible salt, calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, egg whites..." Mei Lin examined the medicinal liquid's formula. No matter how he looked at it, something seemed off; it didn't resemble medicinal liquid in the slightest.
"May I ask, Celestial Immortal, could you please briefly explain the principle behind this Spirit Conduit artifact?" As it concerned the revival of his beloved, Mei Lin was naturally exceedingly cautious.
"..."
"Thank you." Despite Xu Xuan Ling's cold demeanor, Mei Lin still bowed his head and expressed his gratitude.
The situation was more powerful than any individual. Even though Xu Xuan Ling, a True Immortal, was already doing her utmost to restrain her aura, the surrounding mortals still found it difficult to even breathe.
"Wait, if you handle things well, it's not impossible for me to offer some guidance... This Spirit Conduit is the key to retrieving people from the Archived World."
"Archived World?"
"Since he descended upon this planet fifty years ago, everything has lived within his memories."
"His consciousness dispersed across every human on Water Blue Star. Everyone's joys and sorrows, memories and experiences, were all essentially 'saved files' within his mind.
As long as he wills it, every individual within the Archived World can walk from memory back into reality."
"..."
This kind of "revival" somewhat exceeded Mei Lin's imagination.
"As for the medicinal liquid, rather than a liquid medicine, it's more like raw material for reconstructing flesh and bone. The Spirit Conduit will guide your wife's soul back from the Archived World, and then the medicinal liquid will be used to reconstruct her physical body."
"Do well." Xu Xuan Ling instantly shifted beside him like a phantom and gently patted his shoulder.
A warm current surged from where her hand made contact, instantly flowing through his blood vessels and nerves, gently improving his physique.
"Absolutely!"
Having once been wounded by love herself, she rather appreciated such a devoted personality. If Mei Lin could perform well, she wouldn't begrudge him an opportunity.
...
The Seris Emperor and the Prime Minister, the two of them, were primarily acting as the first wave of surrenderers, assisting the Federation in the reception work for Water Blue Star. After all, having ruled the Empire for many years, they were extremely familiar with Water Blue Star, and having them organize the surrender would yield twice the results with half the effort.
As for the other two superpowers on Water Blue Star, the Federation had already dispatched emissaries of persuasion towards their capitals.
In terms of strength, they certainly crushed Water Blue Star. However, the Federation had come to receive people, not to slaughter them. Their objective this time was to exert the greatest effort and transport the most people.
Compared to the monstrous other species on other planets in the Solar System, the Federation at least still considered the natives of Water Blue Star to be human, to be a kindred species with whom they could communicate.
...
The news of the alien arrival had spread throughout the world long before the dream world began. The people of Water Blue Star had only two choices: either seek refuge with the Federation or belong to the Land of White. Both options meant needing to leave this planet.
A third option? There was none. Perhaps death counted as a path?
The colossal disparity in strength crushed the desire for resistance among the great empires. The sheer sight of the Grand Commanders, larger than cities, hovering overhead, made it difficult for anyone to muster the courage to resist.
Inside each Grand Commander, over one hundred thousand main combat troops were on standby at all times.
Moreover, the Federation had promised the high-ranking officials of various nations that they would provide a Marrow Cleansing Pill capable of extending a mortal's lifespan by twenty years. Most of their assets were also promised to be retained.
Under the "carrot and stick" approach, very few actively organized resistance. Not many were willing to sacrifice their own lifespans.
Once the upper echelons had completely fallen, entirely transforming into the invaders' lackeys, everything else naturally followed.
"A Marrow Cleansing Pill for two thousand yuan is more effective than a Sun Flame shot for two billion."
Within the Federation, low-tier medicinal pills like the Marrow Cleansing Pill, which improved the physique and extended the lifespan of ordinary people, had, after decades of effort, largely achieved mechanized mass production, from raw materials to manufacturing processes.
Unfortunately, its drug resistance was too strong; for most people, the second pill had a greatly diminished effect, leading to a limited market. Faced with continuously rising production, the price quickly plummeted.
Forty years ago, it was a super luxury item costing twenty million yuan per pill. Now, it had plummeted all the way to the price point of an ordinary health supplement at two thousand yuan, affordable with just a single month's salary for an ordinary person.
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