Demon Cultivator in Abyssal Era

"Don’t underestimate this mere first level, it signifies the gap between the [King Tier] and the [Heroic Spirit]! In other words, you will possess the equivalent authority of a [Heroic Spirit] in advance!"

"Not only that, from now on, the government will open all secrets to you. You can look up almost any information you want, while all information about yourself will become top secret! Additionally, there will be hundreds of billions of Huaxia Coins in funding! Of course, this funding can only be used for the cultivation of civilization."

"However, once civilization reaches a certain level of development, you will receive a lot of extra rewards!"

It must be said, the government is indeed generous.

A gift of hundreds of billions a year is an extremely substantial subsidy, even for top King Tier Awakened.

But Chu Xiu is too extraordinary, so he appears a bit unremarkable.

Who the heck can earn 1.4 million Cause and Effect Points from a single Fierce Tier trial???

Ordinary Awakened would be top-tier geniuses even if they earn 40,000!

Vengeance’s mind was meticulous and naturally saw that Chu Xiu was not very concerned about the government’s funding.

Although he couldn’t imagine that Chu Xiu’s rewards were so terrifyingly abundant, he could somewhat guess that it was certainly not low.

"With just this, it’s probably very hard to make this boy care about civilization development."

But Vengeance merely smiled lightly, already prepared, "But actually, the rewards from the government are just the smallest of benefits brought by the Master of the World."

"Oh?" Chu Xiu raised an eyebrow slightly.

Vengeance smiled and said, "Do you know who the Master of the [Transcendent World] is?"

Chu Xiu shook his head.

Vengeance said, "That Civilization Envoy is now one of the renowned Eight Celestial Kings, the Longevity King!"

The Longevity King?!

Chu Xiu was shocked at heart.

Almost no Huaxian would be unfamiliar with this name.

Huaxia’s three Celestial Kings are the Longevity King, who controls major consortia, the King of Slaughter, who leads the army, and the Martial Extreme King, who heads the union of large and small guilds!

These three Celestial Kings are the pillars of Huaxia. Today, Huaxia can be the leading nation on Blue Star, relying on these three Celestial Kings!

Although in recent years humans have realized the threat of the Abyss, internal conflicts have never ceased.

It’s been just over twenty years since the end of the Dark Era, and many regions remain shrouded in its shadow.

In fact, compared to before the Abyss’s arrival, the acquisition of extraordinary power has made colonization and oppression even more severe!

Huaxia’s surroundings are relatively stable, but in other corners of Blue Star, disputes are never lacking, be it disputes between people or between countries!

Just last year, a small country accidentally acquired a powerful artifact and was directly robbed by a major power’s army!

Some small countries outright became colonies of the major powers!

Thus, most of Huaxia’s citizens hold the three Celestial Kings in deep respect.

Even though Chu Xiu holds no particular reverence for authority, he still bears a sense of respect.

A peaceful environment for growth is not inherently given; it was hard-won by predecessors, acquired through the silent sacrifices and contributions of countless people!

What Chu Xiu didn’t expect was that the power behind the Transcendent World was actually the Longevity King.

Because Huaxia always promoted the Transcendent World as [Friendly Negotiation, Joint Development], Chu Xiu truly didn’t know that such a vast world was a private possession of a Celestial King.

This gave him a clearer understanding of the Celestial Kings’ power.

The Eight Celestial Kings standing above the Awakened are not those who gain fame for nothing! They rely on inexorable, absolute strength!

Vengeance continued, "After owning the Transcendent World, the Longevity King no longer needs to undertake any Abyss expeditions. The Power of Civilization converted from the annually generated Civilization Points alone is equivalent to millions or even more of Cause and Effect Points!"

"Moreover, as the Master of the World, they take a cut from each output of the Transcendent World. Just imagine, how terrifying is the industry that feeds billions of humans with its grain? Not to mention the numerous types of Equipment and Artifacts produced and cultivated in large quantities!"

"With such an industry, the Longevity King consolidated numerous consortia, becoming almost the largest capitalist on Blue Star, rivaled only by the three super consortia of the Chosen Country when combined!"

"It can be said, even if the Longevity King lies at home, his income is an astronomical figure other Awakened cannot possibly fathom!"

Vengeance’s words left Chu Xiu secretly amazed.

The wealth of the Longevity King made him feel as though he was witnessing an irresistible colossus.

With such terrifying income, how many Cause and Effect Points have they accumulated over these decades? And to what extent have they elevated their strength using those points?

Just thinking about it made Chu Xiu’s scalp tingle.

However, at this moment, he keenly noticed a blind spot.

"This is a world... don’t the other Celestial Kings have any thoughts about it?"

Although the Longevity King is a Celestial King, Chu Xiu heard that they are not the strongest among the Celestial Kings; at least the King of Slaughter and Martial Extreme King are definitely not weaker than them.

Abroad, there are even more powerful Celestial Kings like the Sun King and Conquering King. There’s no reason they wouldn’t be tempted by such a significant industry.

If they need to share with other Celestial Kings, then their actual income might not be so exaggerated after all.

Regarding this, Vengeance just smiled and said, "Of course, they have thoughts, but lack the strength."

"Lack... the strength?"

"Indeed, there is another attribute of the Master of the World, which is obtaining the augmentation of the Power of Civilization within their civilization territories! Significantly boosting combat power! And they can consume Civilization Points to further improve!"

"The stronger the civilization, the stronger the amplification effect! And with a civilization as powerful as the Transcendent Evolution World..."

"One might say, although the Longevity King is not the strongest Celestial King, they are invincible within their world!"

As Vengeance concluded, Chu Xiu exhaled gently.

He finally understood why the government values the position of the Master of the World so much.

A Master of the World significantly enhances the country’s resources and foundation!

Without the Longevity King, even with another Celestial King equally strong in battle, it’s unlikely Huaxia would hold its current status as a superpower!

Having a world equals an almost impregnable, absolutely safe rear!

Vengeance chuckled and said, "Let me share some more secrets with you. The reason why the Eight Celestial Kings are so keen on cultivating Civilization Envoys is that they value their worlds!"

"Pass the flame, civilizations connected."

"Different worlds can link or even merge with one another. Among the Eight Celestial Kings, five hold their own worlds. Although the other four’s worlds aren’t as vast as the Longevity King’s, they are still not to be overlooked... You’ve probably often heard these worlds’ names on TV."

"And by linking with other worlds, they can benefit their civilization scale even more."

"Now you see how precious the title of Master of the World really is?"

"If you cultivate your civilization well, the benefits will far exceed thousands or even tens of thousands of times the government subsidies!"

With Vengeance’s words, even though Chu Xiu knew he was painting an enticing picture, he couldn’t help but feel his heart stir.

Such immense wealth, who wouldn’t be tempted? Who wouldn’t go crazy for it?

Seeing the excitement in Chu Xiu’s eyes, Vengeance knew he had fully taken the bait.

No one can resist this kind of temptation. After this, he will definitely devote himself entirely to cultivating his civilization, even if the government doesn’t contribute a cent.

Then next...

It’s time to talk about the main issue.

"However, there is one more thing I need to tell you in advance."

"The identity of the Master of the World doesn’t just signify benefits."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiu furrowed his brow slightly, seeming to have realized something.

"Those five Celestial Kings with worlds... didn’t all acquire them on their own, right?"

Upon hearing this, Vengeance smiled, a look of admiration flashing in his eyes.

"That’s right, in fact, only two of the five Celestial Kings acquired their worlds independently."

"The Celestial Kings indeed possess extraordinary talent, but most of them were pioneers who rose during the early stages of the Abyss invasion. At that time, when intelligence and support were not well-developed, it was extremely difficult to become the Master of the World."

"Setting aside the scarcity of resources, the chaos of the Dark Era alone caused many Awakened to hastily ascend tiers to protect themselves, leading them to fail in the Ancient Trials, which is quite normal, and the Celestial Kings were no exceptions."

"What I haven’t told you before is."

"In addition to linking, civilizations can also be plundered!"