Military Headquarters Building.
Meeting Room.
Fifteen industry leaders gathered.
Mo Qiankun, the commander-in-chief who was leading the Ace Fleet in the attack on the Angel Star System, was also present.
"The reason for this emergency meeting is probably obvious to everyone."
The Marshal Tie Xue gaze swept across the projection of the crowd. ❋❈❆
"According to the data reported by your Fourteen Military Regions, none of the top geniuses who successfully reached the Spirit Sense Stage Ninth Level with the help of various potions and the properties of Spirit Mine have successfully broken through to the Heart Tribulation Stage First Level."
"This included several soldiers who were already known for their strong willpower. We even tried using equipment to assist these geniuses during their breakthroughs, stimulating them with electricity or sound, but all attempts ended in failure."
"The only thing to be thankful for is that those with strong wills can recover from failure in time, so the consequences aren't too severe; it's just that their Spiritual Power is disrupted, requiring a period of recuperation."
"Even for those with weak minds, although the later they wake up, the more severe the consequences, it will only cause some damage to their Qi Sea and meridians under the impact of Spiritual Power."
"But this damage is not irreversible; with the help of some medications, it can be treated and recovered over several years."
Marshal Tie Xue said helplessly, "Based on the analysis of all the aggregated data, the analyst's conclusion is that the higher the talent, the stronger the Heart Tribulation may be."
"The biggest piece of evidence is that when the Heart Tribulation occurred, the Brainwave speeds of the others were roughly the same, and the amplitude was consistent with their talents. Only Yi Chen's Brainwave speed increased several times over."
"The reason we added the word 'maybe' is because the sample size is still insufficient. Whether it's truly the case can only be confirmed after other levels of geniuses begin to break through."
"The most important conclusion right now is that analysts believe the root cause of everyone's inability to break through lies with Yi Chen."
The industry giants all nodded in agreement.
Their data wasn't as comprehensive as Marshal Tie Xue's, but it was enough to get a general idea.
After all, most of them failed because they were forced to return their cultivation techniques by Yi Chen, who was a manifestation of the Heart Tribulation.
Those with weak wills are the first to succumb to other Heart Tribulation illusions and tribulations.
Marshal Tie Xue continued, "The reason is very likely not only because of a sense of indebtedness towards Yi Chen, but also because of Yi Chen's current strength, power, and other factors."
"Otherwise, it's impossible to explain why not a single one has succeeded. After all, quite a few people feel they don't owe Yi Chen anything."
"Those with strong wills, even if they felt indebted to Yi Chen, wouldn't be to the point of being unable to break free. Because according to the subsequent investigation, the emotional fluctuations brought about by some hallucinations were far more intense than this."
"Even if these losers don't feel they owe Yi Chen anything, because of Yi Chen's powerful strength and realm, or his enormous influence and changes on the entire Human Race, a mysterious force has emerged, making Yi Chen a Heart Tribulation for everyone, and the most difficult Heart Tribulation to overcome."
The expressions of all the industry leaders immediately turned serious.
This matter seems to be much more serious than they anticipated.
If this matter cannot be resolved, wouldn't even the top geniuses be unable to break through to the Heart Tribulation Stage?
This would be an enormous disaster with unpredictable consequences for Human Race.
Is there a solution?
One industry leader couldn't help but ask.
The Marshal Tie Xue, "Based on the analysts' analysis, the Think Tank has provided several solutions."
"The first solution is to resolve this through Yi Chen. If we can obtain Yi Chen's understanding and authorization, and become a legitimate disciple of the Flame Mountain Tribe tribe, everything should be resolved."
"According to analysts, the people of the Flame Mountain Tribe tribe who overcame the Heart Tribulation they encountered likely did not have this kind of trouble."
The industry giants shook their heads repeatedly.
This solution is downright ridiculous.
If Yi Chen has run out of ideas and his talent for creating cultivation techniques has reached its limit, then we can try with a glimmer of hope.
The worst consequence would be that Yi Chen would become enraged and kill the people who had come to negotiate.
Now...
After three years of secretly learning and three years of live streaming, he realized he couldn't overcome his Heart Tribulation, so he went to Yi Chen to discuss understanding and authorization.
Given Yi Chen's temperament and unconventional way of doing things, who knows what decision he will make?
Perhaps, with a nonchalant expression, they'll agree to forgive and grant authorization.
Turning around, he began to ponder a New Cultivation Method that would make all of humanity appear incredibly powerful and awesome after practicing it, only to self-destruct as they continued.
"Another approach is to start with ourselves."
Marshal Tie Xue clearly had no interest in discussing the first approach, so he skipped ahead and said, "The second approach has two branches, each addressing one of the two reasons why no one can break through."
" Yi Chen's current realm is powerful, and his aura is too overwhelming. We need to find a way to suppress his realm and aura."
"Of course, not suppression. That would make us owe him even more, and could potentially lead to more serious consequences."
"The suppression provided by the Think Tank is to distract Yi Chen and prevent him from having time to cultivate."
"For example, transport some valuable items that Yi Chen wants or needs to the Exile Planet. Or, based on Yi Chen's current strength and level, release a batch of Ferocious Beast that he can kill and that are full of treasures around the Flame Mountain Tribe's territory."
The eyes of all fourteen giants lit up.
This idea is worth trying.
"The other branch is self-compensation. Everyone who is about to break through makes them pay a certain price to compensate Yi Chen, just like paying tuition."
Marshal Tie Xue continued, "In this way, we can reduce our sense of indebtedness, and at the same time, we should also reduce that mysterious force that forms in the dark."
"The price should ideally be substantial and directly benefit Yi Chen, rather than something out of vanity."
"Of course, we could also try bestowing some title, honor, or building a statue for Yi Chen in the name of all humanity; that might have some effect."
"As for those who are about to break through, the price they pay is up to them. We will convert it into what Yi Chen wants or needs and send it to the Exile Planet."
The Marshal Tie Xue, "The two branching paths are to address two possibilities. But ultimately, they can converge to implement our plan!"
"This idea seems feasible!"
"I agree with that line of thinking."
Fourteen industry leaders immediately expressed their agreement.
"Since everyone agrees, let the Think Tank draft a detailed plan and submit it to the Council! Hopefully, those cunning old foxes in the Council won't cause any trouble."
Marshal Tie Xue was having a bit of a headache.
The Military's interests are aligned, and all the major powers want to resolve this issue as soon as possible. Therefore, it is inevitable that this solution will be fully adopted.
But this matter involves Yi Chen and the entire Human Race, so it's not something the Military can decide on their own.
It needs to be Council by parliament.
If all the details of this matter were to be made public, according to Federation law, even Council approval would not be enough; a national referendum would be required.
Of course, it was inevitable that the referendum would pass.
The real trouble lies with Council.
The Council's decision-makers, when they released Fake Serious Criminal ahead of schedule last time, allowed spies from Various Races to infiltrate them. This completely illogical behavior must be hiding some conspiracy and scheme.
Ironically, despite his status Military Marshal, the Council decision-makers have consistently refused to reveal what exactly he is planning.
He was already furious last time, and if this time he pulls something out of line, he doubts he'll be able to control his temper and run to the Council Building to beat someone up.