Will Like a Blade Cutting Through Falsehood
As time passed, the excruciating pain in the Star Tower, like a leech clinging to his bones, finally began to disrupt Luo Feng's mind as he comprehended the "Way of the Beast God".
"Don't bother me!" he hissed, his teeth grinding together.
Deep within the Internal World, the phantom of the Golden Horned Beast still lay prostrate before the Beast God Statue, its head bowed, gazing at the flowing patterns of laws on the statue while wielding its sharp claws to trace and carve them.
His focused posture was just like those scientists on Earth who, despite suffering from a serious illness, still hunched over their desks and delved into their research. Cold sweat soaked his robes, and excruciating pain pierced his nerves like needles, tearing his thoughts to shreds time and time again. But Luo Feng had been immersed in this path for over two thousand years, and his mind was already deeply bound to the "Way of the Beast God." Even if there were any distractions, he could suppress them one by one!
The excruciating pain interrupted my enlightenment? Suppress it, regroup, and continue my studies!
Consciousness on the verge of collapse? Suppress!
But the pain rose like the tides, becoming more frequent and intense.
The power of mental and spiritual advancement has its limits, but the soul-tearing pain that accompanies the fusion process rises endlessly, like a maggot clinging to the bone, or a relentless grinding wheel chasing after life.
You can run and dodge desperately, but your body will eventually tire, your will will eventually be exhausted, and even the strongest belief cannot withstand the excruciating pain of the Yongheng ascent. Once you are exhausted, the end result will be the destruction of your soul and spirit!
"Can't hold on any longer—?" Luo Feng's body trembled violently. His facial muscles twitched uncontrollably, and pain, madness, and stubbornness flashed alternately in his eyes. "I—I'm about to—exhaust!"
His consciousness was already blurred, and his soul felt as if it had been thrown into a meat grinder, every inch of it groaning and on the verge of collapse. He could clearly feel his divine sense dissipating little by little, a sign that his life was coming to an end.
In his final moments of Qingming, he forced himself to connect his consciousness to the Virtual Universe. There lay the world he most wanted to protect, the anchor of his Dao heart.
In the virtual world, a scene of peace and prosperity unfolded. People laughed and chatted, exchanging pleasantries. The Heavenly Emperor appeared on the Judgment Platform as usual, judging the sins of the universe. Luo Feng's tense mind relaxed slightly, and a sense of warmth quietly spread through his heart.
With the support of Hong and Tang Ping, the Luo Family has prospered day by day, and its business has already expanded to several surrounding Universe Country, establishing a solid foundation.
So, even without me, everyone can live well—a sense of relief washed over him; perhaps, he could truly leave in peace.
But the next second, a proclamation with a scarlet title suddenly burst into his view: <Proclamation against the Luo Clan King Anle>.
Luo Feng's pupils contracted sharply, and his divine sense instantly locked onto the manifesto, studying it word by word.
He then followed the trail and searched for more information about interstellar life. The online uproar far exceeded his expectations: people argued endlessly about love between men and women, family matters, and grudges between friends, and all they talked about were the unrealistic visions of "enjoying life at home" and "being addicted to games"; professional players in major competitions would abandon their weapons after losing a match and turn around to indulge in sensual pleasures, with no fighting spirit whatsoever.
A chill suddenly shot up from the soles of my feet to the top of my head.
He suddenly realized that beneath this facade of peace and prosperity lay the decay of people's hearts and the loss of their fighting spirit. If he were to fall today, this seemingly peaceful Milky Way Galaxy would instantly become prey for the hungry wolves of the outside world.
They are too naive and too delicate; they have no idea of the cruelty of the cosmic jungle.
Tang Ping —in the end, he can't be relied upon! This Galaxy, these countless people, ultimately still depend on him to protect them!
"Come on!" Luo Feng roared inwardly, his previous dejection and exhaustion vanishing completely. "What do I, Luo Feng, have to fear!"
His gaze suddenly sharpened, and his spirits lifted. He decisively severed the connection with the Virtual Universe. All the scattered divine thoughts converged like birds returning to their nests, forming an invincible torrent that once again plunged into the comprehension of the "Way of the Beast God," facing the excruciating pain that tore at his soul.
"Don't bother me!"
"Don't bother me!!!"
A roar of will surged within his mind, like thunderclaps, "No one can disturb me! No one can!!!"
My Heart Is a Blade, severing all illusions!
Boom~
A tremendous upheaval suddenly erupted within his sea of consciousness! His will experienced an incredible surge!
"Continue." A relieved smile appeared on Luo Feng's lips. This feeling was just like the sudden breakthrough and ease he felt when he broke through the shackles after running to his limit during his past training of movement techniques.
"What!"
Not far away, the Universe Master -level Protector, Puti, dressed in black robes, suddenly stood up, his golden vertical pupils filled with disbelief and astonishment. As the personal disciple of a powerful Alien Race, he had been secretly observing Luo Feng from beginning to end, and naturally noticed Luo Feng's action of connecting his consciousness to the Virtual Universe just now.
But what kind of information could enable Luo Feng's will to undergo such an astonishing transformation in a desperate situation? Could it be the legendary deeds of some peerless powerhouse in the Virtual Universe that deeply inspired him and led to a sudden enlightenment?
That's amazing!
The Solar System, Platinum Temple.
The maids had already quietly retreated, leaving only Tang Ping and Luo Ping standing facing each other, looking at each other blankly.
When the "Proclamation Against the Luo Clan King Anle" first circulated, Tang Ping didn't take it seriously at all, thinking it was just idle people whining without any real reason.
But to his surprise, this trend has only intensified and has now spread to the public voting interface of the Galaxy Star Domain, inexplicably gaining the approval of a large number of people, which has left him completely baffled.
After a moment of silence, Tang Ping finally couldn't hold back any longer and spoke first, "You great sinner, what exactly is going on? Everyone seems to be living a good life, isn't everyone? It's all peaceful and prosperous, I don't see anyone having a hard time."
Luo Ping looked somber and did not answer directly. Instead, he raised his hand to bring up a light blue holographic statistics panel and said in a deep voice, "The core problem lies in population flow and the pressure from the external environment."
In recent years, descendants of many powerful cosmic forces have flocked to the Milky Way Galaxy, either settling down or investing heavily, effectively squeezing out almost all the living space left for our Earth Lineage.
"Aside from those who are willing to live on welfare, most ambitious young people from Earth who want to make a living are forced to seek their fortunes in other galaxies after graduation, except for those who work for my Luo Family's company."
But the outside world isn't so easy to navigate. One by one, they went out, and within days, reality gave them a harsh lesson.
"Only when they actually reach outer space will they understand that the dangers there far exceed their imagination. Regardless of their cultivation level, even Universe Level powerhouse can fall into the abyss and never rise again with the slightest carelessness. Even Universe Level beings can become slaves to others."
"Slaves are considered relatively good. You should know that the bloodline of Earthling is highly coveted by many powerful forces. They are eyeing the potential that this bloodline may contain, and they are even using captured Earthling as experimental subjects in an attempt to develop Bloodline Potion that can enhance one's character."
"Experimental materials—you should understand the weight of those four words. It means that as long as they can achieve their experimental goals, they are capable of any inhumane means, and those of our captured compatriots may have experienced it firsthand."
Good heavens!
After a moment of silence, Tang Ping frowned and asked, "Then what should we do? Should I just take action and drive all these miscellaneous forces out of the Milky Way Galaxy? Then, using my access to the Virtual Universe, I can find those research institutes, tear those scum who study Earthling to pieces, and see who dares to mess with us then!"
Luo Ping was speechless for a moment, then glanced at him sideways, a hint of disdain in his eyes.
Is this the thought process of top-tier powerhouses? In their eyes, absolute power seems to grant them absolute wisdom, as if a single punch can solve any problem?
Tang Ping's old face flushed slightly.
He's spent so many years indulging in pleasure and idleness that all the historical intrigue and political maneuvering he learned in high school is long forgotten. And over the years, no matter what happens, he either leaves it to the Smart Sprite or delegates it to his subordinates. When it comes to actually doing it himself, his methods are always simple and direct: just kill!
After all, in his understanding, human nature is to fear authority more than morality, and this simple and crude method can theoretically solve most problems.
Luo Ping gently shook his head, his tone resolute. "Based on the analysis of our Luo Family's think tank, coupled with the algorithmic deductions of the super-intelligent Virtual Universe, your method has an extremely low success rate."
"Firstly, your martial prowess is not at the pinnacle of the universe, which inherently harbors a huge hidden danger. If you continue to kill indiscriminately, you might end up like those warlike but weak races in the universe, either becoming completely enslaved or being attacked by the masses and wiped out."
Secondly, it's better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. The Milky Way Galaxy is only so big. Even if you drive all these forces out, Earthling will eventually venture into the wider universe. We can't protect all our fellow Earthlings forever, can we?
"What should we do then?" Tang Ping shrugged, resigned to his fate.
Although he had received many benefits from the Luo Family, he should indeed contribute, but at this moment most of his consciousness was still immersed in the Initial Universe. His thoughts on the Solar System were already sluggish. It wasn't that he didn't want to think, but that he really didn't have the extra energy to use his brain.
Without wasting any words, Luo Ping directly pulled up a pre-prepared plan.
"Governing a large country is like cooking a small fish; many things cannot be rushed and cannot be accomplished in one step. We can only proceed gradually." He pointed to the plan and explained item by item, "First, I will have my mother contact the Ganwu Branch of the Ganwu Universe Kingdom Virtual Universe Company and, with their authority, thoroughly investigate which forces are involved in the research on the bloodline of Earthling."
After that, you will strike swiftly and decisively, killing one to deter others. But remember, only pursue the direct perpetrators; do not delve too deeply. The forces capable of researching Bloodline Potion are rife with murky waters; rashly touching them could easily backfire.
"If there's any danger, just write it down. Don't rush, my dad will handle it in the future." Luo Ping said confidently at the end.
In his mind, his father was the strongest and omnipotent! He could solve any problem they encountered with ease!
"Second, conduct a comprehensive identity survey of people of Earth Lineage outside the Milky Way Galaxy, and then carry out targeted fraud prevention measures."
Training includes practical combat skills.
Those who pass the training can be recruited into the Luo Family's various companies outside the Milky Way Galaxy, with their safety guaranteed; those who do not wish to join can consult the Luo Family's legal team free of charge before signing any contracts to prevent them from being scammed by alien forces.
"Third, establish Earth Lineage. As long as they remain Earth citizens, regardless of which planet they are on, they can directly send out distress signals in case of accidents, robberies, or other dangers, and the security team stationed there will be dispatched to rescue them immediately."
Fourth, adjust tax and welfare policies within the Milky Way Galaxy.
Taxes on all industries unrelated to spiritual practice, such as entertainment and general service industries, will be significantly increased, while basic welfare for those working in these industries will be reduced to at most ensuring basic subsistence. Even the virtual internet traffic of ordinary people will be restricted.
Conversely, for industries and fields related to spiritual practice, not only are entry barriers lowered, but basic benefits are also significantly improved. Spiritual practitioners and their families also enjoy various tax exemptions and data waivers.
Simply put, the goal is to establish the guiding principle among all Earthlings in the entire Milky Way Galaxy. "All other pursuits are inferior, only spiritual cultivation is superior."
After reading through the series of gradual measures word by word, Tang Ping couldn't help but look at them with some surprise. "At this rate, your Luo Family will have to invest a lot of manpower and resources every year. And over time, with the expansion of the Earth Lineage's population, this expense will likely become an astronomical figure."
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Luo Ping smiled slightly, his tone sincere. "My father often said that Earth belongs to all Earthling, not to any one person. Our Luo Family earns so much every year in the Earth and the Milky Way Galaxy's Earthly community; giving back to our compatriots and paving the way for everyone is simply our duty."
Tang Ping immediately gave a thumbs up, his eyes filled with admiration. He himself was a pure-hearted, resilient, and patriotic person, and he respected this kind of gentleman with a sense of justice and responsibility the most.
He thought to himself: Patriarch, I love you so much! Are you doing well over at the Star Tower? Look, even without you watching over things, I can still manage things here in the Milky Way Galaxy just fine for you.
"However, it's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. If you suddenly reduce the benefits for those in non-cultivation industries and raise taxes, you'll probably be severely criticized by those bored netizens." Tang Ping changed the subject, his tone carrying a hint of sympathy.
He's thick-skinned and doesn't care about being insulted; he's always had a great attitude. If he really gets pushed too far, he'll just climb over the internet and beat the person up. Anyway, he's using an alias, so what does it matter to Tang Ping if the King Anle is insulted?
But Luo Ping is different. This guy is destined to lead the Earth's race in the Milky Way Galaxy for countless generations. If he's constantly being criticized and insulted behind his back, who can withstand that?
Luo Ping simply shrugged, his tone calm yet firm. "As the old saying goes, the suffering of the common people is all for the long-term future of Earthling. I'll bear the blame!"
Tang Ping's eyes suddenly lit up, and he immediately stepped forward and put his arm around Luo Ping's shoulder, his tone fervent. "Governor Luo, what you said is so insightful! How about this, you take the blame for me too? Just tell everyone that my womanizing and neglect of my duties are all a smokescreen you deliberately arranged!"
Luo Ping: "???"