Chapter 1140: 324: In the Spotlight, Assisting the Advancement
Chapter 1140: Chapter 324: In the Spotlight, Assisting the Advancement
So don’t be fooled by Fang Ze’s current unstable foundation; as long as you hold onto his power, there’s no problem aiming for a brilliant future!
Thus, this led to Elder Councilor Chen’s first allegiance and his current acceptance of being controlled.
Actually… Although Elder Councilor Chen’s thoughts and ideas were hidden, Fang Ze had already glimpsed them through daily interactions with him and in the Late-Night Investigation Room. This is why he ultimately chose Chen. One could say the two of them have embarked on a mutual journey.
Thinking about this, after asking Elder Councilor Chen’s decision for the last time, Fang Ze no longer hesitated. He said to Elder Councilor Chen, “Relax your body, open your mind, do not resist.”
Accompanying Fang Ze’s reminder, Elder Councilor Chen promptly relaxed himself.
Then, Fang Ze didn’t hesitate to deliver a chop to Elder Councilor Chen, knocking him unconscious. Afterward, Fang Ze used his ability: Personal Deprivation.
With the use of the ability, soon both Elder Councilor Chen’s body and soul became Fang Ze’s possessions. The control relationship between the two was formally established.
Awakening Elder Councilor Chen, with everything prepared, the two began their ascension to the Absolute Pinnacle realm.
Elder Councilor Chen was actually at a much higher realm than Fang Ze initially: He possessed the Human Race’s specialized Golden Body Method, and through decades of accumulated Power of Faith, he had successfully forged his internal organs. If he could further forge his blood, skin, bones, brain, and other parts, he could ascend to the Absolute Pinnacle.
Although afterward, he hadn’t gained much contribution nor a promotion, leaving him stuck without much progress. Yet, it also made him incredibly proficient in Ascension cultivation.
Thus, when Fang Ze transformed into Yuan Gu and channeled the Power of Faith into him, Elder Councilor Chen absorbed it like drought-hit soil suddenly receiving sweet rain.
The terrifying absorption speed even surprised Fang Ze, who fortunately remained focused; otherwise, Elder Councilor Chen might have severed the Power of Faith at that moment due to excessive absorption.
Fang Ze quickly adjusted his input speed to coordinate with Elder Councilor Chen’s forging of the Golden Body.
Soon, the two reached a balance.
Gradually, the Late-Night Investigation Room fell into silence once again, with only strands of golden light flowing from Fang Ze’s body into Elder Councilor Chen’s body…
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Meanwhile.
While Fang Ze and Elder Councilor Chen were cultivating, many people throughout the Eastern Administrative Region stayed up all night.
Among them were council members leaning towards Fang Ze, council members from the Federation, and even some individuals in various states who were privileged enough to know the situation.
Everyone knew tonight’s outcome would determine the direction of the Eastern Administrative Region for years, possibly decades.
Furthermore, if Fang Ze truly possessed that special method for ascending to the Absolute Pinnacle, it could drastically change the Federation’s dynamics.
In a world of great competition, few can resist the temptation of power, especially when that person is of the same race. Thus, someone with such abilities truly holds the capability to influence the Federation’s dynamics.
And if this person is the current strongest within the Federation, the implications would be even more daunting…
So passed the minutes and hours.
People waited from when night first fell to when night deepened, from when stars sank in the west to when the dawn lightened the sky…
Soon, the night ended.
“It must have failed.”
On the terrace of a villa in the Directly Governed State, Black Shark and Xida State Inspector Qiong Qi were silently waiting while drinking and eating meat.
The original trio was reduced to two. Even Qiong Qi, who always had a cheerful demeanor, suffered serious injuries in the last battle of the Venerables, losing a hand, which led to a gloomy expression.
Seeing that dawn was breaking without any phenomenon occurring, Black Shark made his judgment, “It must have failed.”
Upon hearing Black Shark’s words, Qiong Qi hesitated for a moment before nodding slightly, looking deeply towards Councilor Chen’s residence.
Simultaneously, similar sentiments arose in council members’ homes or during their conversations.
Despite differing stances and factions, on this occasion, the council members unanimously hoped for Fang Ze to succeed.
After all, regardless of everything, Fang Ze was a member of the Human Race, and those he assisted in ascending were also members of the Human Race.
If they truly ascended successfully, it would signify a substantial enhancement of the Human Race’s strength.
However, it’s a pity…
Setting down his wine glass, Black Shark checked the time and stood up from the table. He then said to Qiong Qi, “Now that the spatial passages between the Eastern District and Central District are blocked, Fang Ze and I must take a special route to Central State.”
“The previously agreed upon time with Central State was today between nine to nine-thirty in the morning. After this, the passage will close.”
“So, I need to prepare in advance to avoid missing it.”
Listening to Black Shark’s words, Qiong Qi nodded, just about to say something when suddenly, an overwhelming aura descended upon them.
In that moment, Qiong Qi and Black Shark were stunned, quickly raising their heads in astonishment to look at the sky! Sure enough, a golden beam shot up into the sky, stirring the weather, just like the phenomenon from half a month ago!
“The Absolute Pinnacle! It’s truly been ascended!”
Having learned from Fang Ze’s earlier experience, this time knowing the target, the two quickly used their abilities to examine.
Unsurprisingly, the ascension’s golden beam truly originated from Elder Councilor Chen’s residence!
Seeing this, the two exchanged glances, their expressions somewhat complex. There was joy at the enhancement of the Human Race’s strength and concern about the aristocratic faction’s power increasing again.
Meanwhile, in the Provincial Government of the Directly Governed State, many council members watching the situation closely were also filled with varied emotions after realizing the turn of events.
Many council members previously hesitating found themselves swayed by interest and Fang Ze’s future potential.
The dozen or so council members who had already sided with Fang Ze were even more invigorated, wanting to complete all tasks Fang Ze had set to win his favor, hoping to be next in line.
As for those always wary of the aristocrats, their emotions were complex…
Yet, regardless of leaning towards Fang Ze, neutrality, or worry, at this moment, they all knew one thing: the world had truly changed…
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Half an hour later.
Fang Ze, once again at the center of the storm, didn’t come out to win hearts or put on a show but instead boarded a spatial shuttle train with Black Shark, preparing to head to the Federation’s Central State.
On the train, Fang Ze ignored Black Shark’s complex gaze cast upon him while examining the information about the Federation’s Central State he held and casually chatting with Black Shark.
Black Shark wasn’t a great explainer, but as a living person, conversing with him provided information unavailable in materials.
As per the contents of the materials and Black Shark’s explanation.
Central State lies in the Central Administrative Region, home to the Polaris Federation Parliament as well as the essence of humanity.
It gathers the world’s top Awakeners, most gifted geniuses, finest scientists, and cutting-edge technology.
Thus, while the Eastern Administrative Region relied on cars and spatial devices for travel, Central State used magnetic levitation cars, spatial shuttle trains, private portable helicopters, and other high-tech products.
Due to Central State’s high land value, it has already developed hundreds of meters high circular skyscrapers, sky gardens, and 100% recyclable energy.
In essence, Central State and other administrative regions are entirely different worlds.
After learning about Central State, Fang Ze examined the materials further and voiced his query, “I see the terminal for our spatial shuttle isn’t Central State?”