The Choices of Many Civilizations

The Azure Ox Clan held considerable sway in the Red Bull Alliance, not only because they were the direct descendants of Ox Ghost, but also because they were the smartest and most prestigious.

The moment he spoke, all the other Minotaurs looked over.

The Azure Ox chief explained, "From a personality standpoint, we Minotaurs simply can't be leaders. Some races are too impulsive, while others are too simple and honest."

"We aren't afraid of hardship, but we're afraid of using our brains."

"It's already quite good that we've maintained the current situation."

His words made the bulls blush in embarrassment, and some were unconvinced!

One large black bull said, "Our Red Bull Alliance has a clear division of labor. The Yellow Ox Clan works tirelessly, while the Water Buffalo Clan excels at forging. It is precisely because so many races cooperate that we have reached our current position. Chairman, aren't you belittling us too much?"

The Azure Ox Clan chief was helpless. "What you said is certainly true. Cooperation and division of labor have raised our upper limit."

"We once encountered other Minotaurs in the Buzhou Alliance. The Golden Ox Civilization, for example, is only a Level Two Civilization and isn't even as strong as us."

"The other Minotaurs are mostly Level Two Civilizations as well. Even Level Three Civilizations are few and far between."

"Therefore, our Red Bull Alliance is very likely among the very best Minotaur factions on Pangu Continent."

At those words, everyone present proudly raised their bull heads, snorting heavily through their nostrils, their faces glowing with delight.

The chairman was even more speechless. These guys could not even understand the implication behind his words, yet they were still so narcissistic. It was truly exhausting.

He changed the subject. "But if that is really the case, then we Minotaurs are simply too tragic! Look at the Humanoid Race. A Level Five Civilization leads them, and they have even created Mythical Industrialization. The Dwarf Race also has a Level Five Civilization. Then there are the Octopus People and Lizardmen, who at the very least have Level Four Civilizations."

"Now look at us. A Level Three Civilization is the leader of an entire race. If that isn't tragic, then what is?"

"Our race will likely be cannon fodder in the future. Even our ancestor Ox Ghost may be cannon fodder among ghosts. Generation after generation of us will be cannon fodder, without even realizing it."

This conversation carried a strong air of disrespect.

If the public heard it, there would immediately be a storm of public opinion.

Yet everyone present fell silent.

They had seen enough of the world to know that among such a vast group of bulls, not a single one was a Level Four Civilization.

Faced with the facts, they had no rebuttal.

Some civilizations in the Buzhou Alliance also possessed ghost-level trump cards.

By comparison, their Ox Ghost was not particularly strong and could only be considered relatively weak.

Moreover, the Minotaur Clan truly was not very intelligent, which was deeply embarrassing.

When intelligence was lacking, it often became a negative indicator. The side they chose would very likely be the wrong one.

"Chairman, is our fate really to become cannon fodder?!"

The great Azure Ox waved a hoof and said decisively, "If we want to change our fate, we must choose the right path and cling tightly to a powerful backer."

"Mythical Industrialization can improve our intelligence. Even a slight improvement would be a qualitative change. At the very least, it can raise our intelligence to the level of an ordinary civilization!"

"Now the Yan Snake Civilization and the Human Alliance have both gone to the Northern Frontier. The Human Alliance is clearly even weaker than us... So only by following these fortunate benefactors closely can we escape the fate of cannon fodder."

As the Minotaurs talked, they all grew somewhat jealous.

Damn it, it was one thing for Green Field City to be stronger than us. They earned that through their own abilities. But what the hell is the Human Alliance? A few years ago, they were digging through dirt in the fields alongside us, fighting tooth and nail over a Level Three ruin.

"If we go to the Northern Frontier, with Ox Ghost protecting us, we can at least make a decent living."

"That's right! Exactly!"

"There are Minotaurs in the Northern Frontier too. We can take the opportunity to expand our strength and absorb more bloodlines."

"No, bloodlines are no longer that important. As long as we can cultivate Acquired Mythicals, worshipping Ox Ghost will be a matter of minutes. Starting today, our Red Bull Alliance must tighten its admission quotas too. Not just any Minotaur can join us!"

Amid the passionate discussion, the Minotaurs made their choice...

They raised their bull hooves and shouted loudly, charging toward a bright future.

Coincidentally, even more foreign civilizations faced choices about their paths.

The Haji Civilization, humanity's ally, did not take long to make the optimal choice.

The Cat Person blinked her large eyes. "If we stay in the Kuxi Great Desert, we will be nothing more than insignificant ants. We might as well keep following our human friends."

"Seconded."

"The Northern Frontier reclamation journey will include us!"

The Underground Alliance was desperately begging Ancient Insect.

"Please, help us say a few good words to Green Field City!"

"What is so special about Acquired Mythicals? They're no different from some stray dog by the roadside... Are they really that important?" Ancient Insect had already been somewhat jealous, and now he was even more displeased. His tone turned stern. "Is my protection not enough for you?"

"My lord, Acquired Mythicals aren't for fighting. They're for... growing mushrooms." The underground people actually knew that this giant insect could not understand complicated matters, so they could only explain it in the simplest possible terms.

"So that's what you mean! You want Acquired Mythicals to grow mushrooms, bleed, and raise insects every day." Ancient Insect was instantly pleased, imagining Lu Yuan growing mushrooms for him. Damn it, that brat has hidden a lot from me. Even the Aberrant Foundation has hidden many things from me!

The dark-skinned elf declared his grand blueprint. "As long as we have an Acquired Mythical, it will be certain that our Underground Alliance develops into a Level Five Civilization! We may even have a chance at becoming a Level Six Civilization!"

"Though we cannot compare with the Buzhou Alliance or the Neutrino Industrial Union, we can compete with the Iron Key Alliance in the future. We will become the third great alliance of Pangu Continent!"

"Really?"

"Ancient Worm Lord, our future depends on a single word from you."

The leader of the Underground Alliance's Dark Steel Civilization was growing increasingly ambitious.

Under the banner of "Ancient Insect," they had already gathered more than two hundred civilizations and had also imitated others by establishing a Civilization Trading Market.

There were no shortage of civilizations with foundations and ambitions, such as the Lize Civilization. Yes, because of Lu Yuan, the Underground Alliance and the Lize Civilization could be considered deeply friendly allies!

But more than two hundred civilizations were still too few.

Moreover, Ancient Insect alone was not enough to suppress all these restless fellows.

Ancient Insect could not bring them benefits. He could not possibly sell his sacred giant horns every day...

If Mythical Industrialization could spread here, they would not even need much. With just one Acquired Mythical, they could gain tremendous prestige and fully raise the banner of the Underground Alliance!

"I... will think about it..." Ancient Insect pretended to sink into thought, but he was actually going to the Immortal Palace to seek help from his Think Tank.

The tides of the era had swept across almost everyone who knew about it.

The Lize Civilization had already received an invitation from Green Field City and was organizing an expert team to rush to the Kuxi Great Desert.

The Lizardmen's faces were filled with joy and excitement.

Governor Lyon narrowed his eyes and said softly, "This is the opportunity for my civilization to rise. We must cherish it."

"Our Lize Civilization is not strong, but we possess the Blood Ghost foundation and a personal friendship with Lord Lu Yuan."

"If we can obtain an Acquired Mythical first, then even selling the Blood Ghost will be worth it!"

If one lacked sufficient strength, ghosts could not be developed and would only bring more trouble.

After discussion, they concluded that keeping one arm would be enough. They would simply sell all the rest to humanity!

Of course, there were only a small number of civilizations on good terms with Green Field City. Other than the familiar faces from before, most were newcomers.

Oh, some civilizations could join the Northern Frontier.

Old Cat would personally inspect and investigate them, selecting those with potential... The number would not be large. They had to be civilizations inclined toward struggle and capable of intense internal competition.

Most civilizations could only choose to become peripheral members of either the Neutrino Industrial Union or the Buzhou Alliance.

Only if they made exceptionally great contributions would they be exceptionally admitted into the Buzhou Alliance's inner circle.

It had to be admitted that the world still operated cruelly, but the advances in productivity brought by Idealistic Industrialization had reduced that cruelty.

Even ordinary civilizations could live comfortably for quite a while after taking just a sip of the soup.

"Extra! Extra! A video interpreting the 'Future Mirror' from the perspective of human craftsmen has surpassed one trillion views! It has set a Buzhou Alliance record at the fastest speed and become the hottest video!"

"Which civilization will be the second to produce an 'Acquired Mythical'?"

"Buzhou, Northern Frontier, Iron Key, and Neutrino, the four major alliances, have issued a declaration of peace. The future will be an era of peaceful competition, with development and progress becoming the mainstream of the times."

"Breaking news! The Haishen Civilization from the east has publicly announced that a considerable number of Otherworlder Civilizations remain from the Eighth Era! They are generally gathered on the Eastern Continent and are awakening one after another."

"How far can Mythical Industrialization spread?"

The tides of the era were always greater than imagined!

Every piece was major news, especially the information from the Haishen Civilization, which drew considerable attention.

This civilization that lived within giant shells had shown nothing remarkable in this competition. That was normal. They had only just awakened, and no matter how capable their craftsmen were, they had little inspiration.

However, as a Level Five Civilization left behind from the previous era, every move they made drew attention. They might possess unique information, and they released a small part of it in hopes of establishing cooperative relationships with several major alliances.

The Eastern Continent had been the final resistance stronghold of the Eighth Era.

There were abundant idealistic resources there, and it should contain the largest number of remaining Otherworlder Civilizations.

We have sensed the awakening of Otherworlder Civilizations.

The Western Continent was the place where the Era Disaster first occurred in the Eighth Era. I suggest dispatching some civilizations to conduct focused investigations.

Of course, the hottest topic at present was still "Mythical Industrialization."

Invitation letters drifted toward Green Field City like snowflakes!

Every ambitious civilization wanted to get ahead of the others on the road into the new era.

And Lu Yuan, the man riding the crest of the wave, was exceptionally busy. He was working around the clock, twenty-four hours a day.

His first goal was to organize the materials related to the Future Mirror, in other words, to reduce the difficulty of replicating this equipment and lower its material costs.

Thus, he released new knowledge almost every day... The first piece of Mythical Equipment was equivalent to creating a Willpower Rule. Later imitations really would be simpler, but they still had to reach the Immortal Level, only slightly below Mythical, before it was possible to create an Acquired Mythical.

He also had to accept interviews from reporters and negotiate with the leaders of major civilizations.

Those powerful civilizations were all watching eagerly!

He even had to answer all sorts of wild ideas from scientists.

To be honest, many of those new ways of thinking were things he had never considered, and they inspired him to some extent.

And so, time passed swiftly...

Half a month later, Comrade Li Datie finally leaped out of the mirror and successfully became Green Field City's second Acquired Mythical!

This matter caused another small sensation, and everyone's final traces of concern vanished completely.

Even Lu Yuan let out a huge sigh of relief.

The third candidate was naturally Sea Snail Miss.

In truth, she had long been an Innate Mythical, but none of humanity's upper leadership besides Old Cat knew that.

Now that she wore the guise of an "Acquired Mythical," it was more convenient for her to display the abilities she ought to have.

Moreover, public support was quite high. If even Seashell, a foundation stone of civilization, could not become an Acquired Mythical, then Green Field City's other people would not dare overstep their bounds.

The fourth person to become an Acquired Mythical was Professor Lu Tiantian, an expert in Mythical Bloodlines.

This was also a carefully discussed and meticulously selected choice.

As a core figure who had saved the Human Eighteen Civilizations during the Aberration Guai disaster and created many academic achievements, Lu Tiantian ranked among the best in Green Field City in both prestige and merit.

And he himself was a scientist in the relevant field, capable of sharing a great deal of the workload.

When Lu Tian Tian successfully transformed into a giant and emerged from the mirror, Lu Yuan also breathed a sigh of relief. "The only real successes are Li Datie and Lu Tiantian... Seashell and I are both frauds."

Old Cat's eyes rolled as he stared at the giant. "I'm wondering whether these Acquired Mythicals are the result of your Concept Ability, or whether the Future Mirror truly possesses this kind of power."

Over the past few months, Old Cat had truly been riding high, reaching the pinnacle of power in his cat life!

Now, countless civilizations were begging him to expand exchanges. They wanted even more to sell their trump cards in exchange for priority slots in Mythical Industrialization!

Those trump cards truly were good things: sealed ghosts, captured demons, and the like. The world was so vast that some civilizations always encountered fortunate opportunities. But now, Old Cat could choose whatever he wanted!

"I don't know either..." Lu Yuan shook his head. "When false becomes true, true becomes false. Perhaps that unclear, ambiguous middle state is precisely where Concept Ability can exert its power."

Just then, the room door opened.

Lu Tiantian was eighty meters tall and weighed nine thousand tons.

He had originally been a white-haired old man, but now he had regained his youth and returned to his younger appearance.

It was just that his body was somewhat too large, and he was very unaccustomed to it.

"No matter where I go, I have to become the center of attention." Lu Tiantian sighed. "After growing this huge, will I never be able to find a girlfriend again?"

Lu Yuan burst into laughter. "Don't say that. This is an opportunity countless people dream of! There are probably a hundred million girls from other civilizations who want to marry you!"

"I wouldn't dare! Other than Cyclopes and Minotaurs, no girl could withstand several thousand tons... Well, even Minotaurs probably can't handle it."

"Pfft..." Seashell could not help but laugh.

After the jokes, Lu Yuan's expression changed. "Everyone, Green Field City has already released quite a bit of its accumulated Historical Tide Energy. The Future Mirror needs time to accumulate energy now. The speed of creating Acquired Mythicals will not be so fast afterward. We must stabilize the pace and let it brew for a while."

Old Cat nodded. In practical terms, humanity had only created two Acquired Mythicals, and there was still a considerable accumulation of Historical Tide Energy.

But there were already four publicly. If they continued creating more, it would be too outrageous. Even if most civilizations possessed Future Mirrors, they could not possibly create a whole group of Acquired Mythicals at once.

A tree that stands out in the forest is sure to be toppled by the wind. Green Field City was currently attracting far too much attention.

Humanity had to find ways to create some Acquired Mythicals among other civilizations, so that some of the pressure from that attention could be shared.

"Now I'll teach you how to shrink your bodies."

He placed his hands on Li Datie's and Lu Tiantian's shoulders respectively. Bloodline Power slowly extended through their bodies, forming a complex energy circuit.

"This is the Lotus Visualization Method. It can gradually condense the Bloodline Power within your bodies."