"You won't be able to see your family right away," Yu Feng said.
"But I'm willing to work toward that," Gu Qingshan said.
"You'll have to endure a long stretch of time and do everything in your power to grow stronger. Only when you've advanced to general can you return home," Yu Feng said.
"I'm willing to give everything for that," Gu Qingshan said.
Yu Feng looked at him, admiration showing on his face. "Someone who's forgotten the past doesn't deserve to be my comrade. You're all right."
Gu Qingshan's expression didn't change. "Let me join the Demon Emperor Era Civilization, General."
Yu Feng nodded slowly, turned to one side, and began examining the sequence interface.
He reviewed all of Li Jiu's information, then reported to the void:
"War Sequence, Grand General Yu Feng reporting—"
"I recommend Second Lieutenant Li Jiu for admission to the civilization."
"I await your decision."
The War Sequence interface fell silent.
Several seconds passed.
Lines of small text appeared before Gu Qingshan's eyes:
"Congratulations."
"You have officially joined the Demon Emperor Era Civilization."
"From this moment on, the civilization will devote all its resources to your development."
"First: You will immediately be promoted to Elite Major;"
"Second: You will be granted one opportunity to return directly, allowing you to reach the inside of the Civilization Barrier and avoid the fate of having your soul and body destroyed."
"Third: You will receive an exclusive weapon from the Demon Emperor Era."
An endless force poured down from the void and flowed straight into Gu Qingshan's body.
The fluctuations of power around him grew stronger and stronger. He broke through several levels in a row, his strength rising toward ever-greater heights.
"Aaaahhh!"
Gu Qingshan let out a furious roar.
In an extremely short time, his strength gradually rose