"These four locations are the reincarnation sites open for this event. Their levels of danger and future protection vary. Each person can only register for one area, and once registered, there's no going back. Of course, we will publish the general situation and danger assessment of these four areas. As for the pros and cons, applicants need to weigh them carefully."
"First, let's look at the Jiangnan region," Chen Qing pointed to the map, and the screen transformed, showing a scene of Jiangnan teeming with people.
"This is currently the most stable location under our control, with the most important facilities, the most advanced heritage, and the best resources all located here. Places are limited, estimated at around one million, so the competition will be extremely fierce. I will personally review each applicant's resume and determine their eligibility with the fairest judgment."
" Jiangnan boasts the best educational resources and the most powerful lineages within the controlled area. It demands a high level of foundational knowledge in engineering and science, and engineers with a strong foundation are given priority. Of course, those with outstanding achievements in other Virtual Realm can also apply here. We will prioritize outstanding bloodline families. This path prioritizes those with a strong foundation in martial arts in the Virtual Realm. Those who successfully reincarnate in the Jiangnan region will have a better starting point, better resources, and a more stable environment. However, the number of people admitted here is the smallest, and the number of places is limited. Moreover, once applied for, it cannot be changed. Therefore, applicants are advised to carefully consider whether they are qualified."
Chen Qing spoke very realistically, without any reservations. He dismissed the notion of fairness and justice as a joke; where in this world is there absolute fairness and justice?
The message has been made clear: if someone lacks the ability but insists on competing in this arena, they can't be blamed for being eliminated.
These words immediately sparked various complaints and grievances from many people who resented the rich, but most people's eyes lit up because this kind of diversion meant that the lowest-class commoners actually had a chance to enter that world.
"Thank you for your advice, Mr. Chen. What about the other three areas?" the woman hosting the speech quickly replied.
" The Southeast Region is a newly conquered area. Because it has just experienced a massacre by foreign tribes, the local situation is still relatively chaotic, and the administrative officials have not yet been properly settled. In the short term, the resources and quality of various resources are naturally inferior to those in Jiangnan. However, the Southeast region has beautiful mountains and rivers, and abundant food resources. It will be the base for logistics of the future granary and a source of soldiers. Those who want to join the army and train in martial arts can consider this place. The conditions for learning science in the Southeast are relatively poor, and there will be no special support for education there in the short term. Those who want to pursue a literary career should consider it carefully. Moreover, the Southeast Region faces more foreign enemy forces. Once war breaks out, it will be a relatively dangerous place. If you have any concerns, please choose carefully."
" The Southeast Region is expected to recruit 30 million people, which is a relatively large number and offers a good opportunity. Those who are interested can choose to apply based on their own circumstances."
What about the West Sea District?
" The West Sea District is a relatively mature region, unlikely to face external enemies in the short term. It boasts abundant land resources and offers better business opportunities than the Southeast. However, its drawbacks are also obvious. Theoretically, it's not part of the Central Plains; it's territory left behind by the former West Sea Kingdoms, far from the Central Plains. Assigning there doesn't guarantee which island nation you'll be assigned to. With bad luck, you might end up in a very remote area, or even a newly developed, undeveloped island nation. However, there are certain subsidies available, and there are priority policies in recruitment. Those willing to apply will receive certain benefits."
" The West Sea District has a population of 60 million, making it the area with the greatest opportunity, but the conditions are relatively difficult. Whether or not to choose this area is something you need to consider carefully."
Chen Qing said this, but in reality he hoped that most people would go to the West Sea. West Sea was a new area, and the Central Plains immigrants had not had a smooth journey. Most of them were unwilling to leave their homes. At present, the main immigrant force was still the northern people who had fallen on hard times here.
Nowadays, it is becoming increasingly difficult for northerners to immigrate. After experiencing the benefits of Jiangnan, most people are willing to go to the deserted islands in the West Sea, even if they are receiving charity there.
The current situation is that there are still hundreds of island nations in the West Sea that are vacant, which is a huge waste of resources. Rather than that, it would be better to transfer most of the Federation's people there. It is also close to the Dragon Palace. In the future, I can set up an academy there, which will improve the status of that place.
Of course, the premise is that someone is willing to reclaim the land. As for the future potential of that place, he certainly wouldn't say it now. If people can honestly develop it there, they will naturally reap the benefits. If they are unwilling, once the West Sea develops in the future, it won't be as easy for others to enter.
When Chen Qing explained the three regions, Heavenly Secrets and Wang Ye were also in the audience, but they both had a question: they remembered that the Northern Wasteland wasn't within Chen Qing's sphere of influence, right?
Sure enough, at the end, the host also asked this question, "Mr. Chen Qing, according to the intelligence we have, the Northern Wasteland of that world is not within your sphere of influence, is it?"
"Yes," Chen Qing nodded and smiled, "So this will be the riskiest reincarnation location!"
"Is there any explanation for this?" The host was genuinely curious, because this new location didn't seem to have been included in the previous plans.
" The Northern Wasteland is now a very important place, and it will be a point of contention among various forces in the future. The battles there will become extremely fierce and the mortality rate will be extremely high in the coming decades."
"We currently only have one stronghold there, which could be taken down at any time. If we go there, many people might not even have time to develop before something happens. The risk is extremely high."
"If that's the case, what are the benefits of being reborn into that region?" This time, the question wasn't asked by the host on stage, but by Mr. Hou Tianhua in the audience.
He had never heard the other party mention that such an area existed before!
This somewhat disrupted his plans.
"It will have the fastest growth potential!" Chen Qing had just received the news that there had been new developments in the north, which meant he needed a large number of people there to fight a war of attrition. But then he thought that the Federation here would be a good source of combat power.
"We will prioritize the best families and the best traditions for those who wish to be born there. We can guarantee that. From a young age, they will receive the best resources for upbringing. Most importantly, anyone who goes to the North will retain their memories of this life!"
"All of them can be kept?" Hou Tianhua stood up excitedly. "How many people?"
The 10,000 slots for the Southeast region were obtained at a great cost, including Chen Qing's law enforcement authority. With that authority, anyone entering that world would probably fear Chen Qing even more than the Central Federation.
Even so, they still want to secure those 10,000 spots, because having more spots means having hope for the future.
But now, Chen Qing actually says that one of the areas can retain memories.
"One million!" Chen Qing pointed to the map, which showed a vast region, larger than Jiangnan and Southeast China combined, covered in snow and wind.
Wang Ye and Mr. Heavenly Secrets exchanged a glance. The place Chen Qing was pointing to was none other than Northern Wolf City in the Northern Wasteland!
For a moment, both of them were surprised. Chen Qing had taken Northern Wolf City?
"One million?" Ignoring the live broadcast, Mr. Hou stared intently at Chen Qing: "Mr. Chen, are you serious about that?"
One million preserved memories—enough to fill an army. Is the other side really willing to go to that extent?
" Elder Hou, you're joking," Chen Qing said with a smile. "Since it was said publicly in front of so many people, it must be true. One million. As long as you're willing to go, you can retain your memories, and I'll do my best to provide the best possible birth. I'm absolutely not lying!"
The story will now move into the battle for control of the Northern Wasteland, where various guilds and forces will make their appearances. The emperor of the Great Jin will be featured prominently. Mofang organized, so there will only be two updates today. I'll continue with three updates tomorrow.