Global Catastrophe: I Begin to Evolve from an Ancient Tree-Chapter 73: Gathering at the Northern Continent

Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Gathering at the Northern Continent

Northern Continent.

All the Federation’s powers are gathered here at this moment.

Whether military or civilian forces, any who heard of the Otherworld invasion showed little fear or reluctance to fight.

As everyone ventured deeper into the Northern Continent, they beheld the twisted space gradually manifesting into a portal, with faint glimpses of figures beyond it.

"This is the Otherworld entrance!"

Gu Fang’s face was solemn, his gaze fixated on the portal ahead, feeling a tremendous oppression emanating from it.

This sense of oppression.

It stemmed not only from the portal itself but also from what lay beyond.

Gu Fang had already reached the peak of the fourth-tier lower grade, only a step away from breaking into the fourth-tier middle grade, marking him among the top ranks within the Federation.

Yet, the aura beyond the portal posed an enormous threat to him.

Evidently.

The power beyond the portal was anything but simple.

Not only was Gu Fang fixated on the portal; other high-ranking Federation leaders and civilian elites also had their eyes pinned on the Otherworld gate.

"An Otherworld invasion—"

Zhang Ming’s eyes gleamed cold as his blood surged, a fierce murderous aura emanating from him, clearly itching for a fight.

"First, the havoc by Fierce Beasts, now an Otherworld invasion. Do they think we are easy pickings? If the Otherworld Gate opens, I shall make it clear that the Cyan Yang Realm is not to be trifled with!"

Zhang Ming’s voice was icy.

The term Cyan Yang Realm was learned from the Divine Kingdom’s missions.

Originally, the world had its own name, but with changes introduced by the Federation, the heavens and earth were transformed, and it was now renamed the Cyan Yang Realm, to which no one opposed.

As Zhang Ming finished speaking, a calm voice followed.

"What Hall Master Zhang says is correct. The Cyan Yang Realm is not to be meddled with lightly. If they dare to come, I will dare to kill!"

Hearing this voice, Zhang Ming turned to see a tall, robust young man with bold eyebrows and large eyes.

Though the man’s face appeared youthful, standing there, he exuded an imposing aura deserving of reverence.

"So, it’s Chairman Lin. It’s said that Chairman Lin’s mastery of the Yuxiao Divine Sword is unparalleled, capable of killing targets a hundred miles away. I have long admired such prowess."

Zhang Ming nodded, looking at Lin Ling with a serious expression.

The Chairman of the Cyan Yang Association.

Among the few fourth-tier powerhouses in the Federation.

Among fourth-tier cultivators, there are also disparities in strength.

Clearly.

Lin Ling’s power in the fourth tier was formidable, as evidenced by his record of slaying a fourth-tier middle-grade Fierce Beast.

Hearing Zhang Ming’s words, Lin Ling smiled slightly, "Hall Master Zhang praises me too much. I have heard that you once defeated a fourth-tier middle-grade Fierce Beast with a punch, and your Nine-Pinnacle Radiant Jade Body has reached the Transformation Realm.

I have always wanted an opportunity to fight alongside you, Hall Master Zhang. Today, I am truly honored!"

As he finished speaking.

Lin Ling’s smile faded abruptly, and his gaze returned to the Otherworld gate.

"Hall Master Zhang, what is your opinion on the Otherworld invasion?"

"Unavoidable, it is both an opportunity and a crisis!"

Zhang Ming shook his head, saying calmly.

A simple statement, yet it encapsulated everything about the Otherworld invasion.

Lin Ling nodded in deep agreement, "Indeed, this battle is both an opportunity and a crisis. Currently, there are few Fierce Beasts left in the Cyan Yang Realm, with some remaining only in the deep sea.

If there hadn’t been an Otherworld invasion, who knows how long it would take for us to break through again!"

Without Fierce Beasts, there’s no contribution; without contributions, there’s no way to exchange for equivalent items in the Divine Kingdom’s chat group, thus hindering breakthroughs.

Though the Otherworld invasion is perilous, the Divine Kingdom’s chat group has issued corresponding tasks, offering channels for them to earn contributions.

The only question now is whether the Federation can withstand the first wave of the Otherworld invasion. If they can, there is hope for endless contributions, using the Otherworld as a stepping stone to break into higher realms.

If not, the Federation’s downfall is imminent.

...

As numerous powerhouses converged on the Northern Continent, with the Federation’s military at the forefront, various civilian forces each claimed a segment to set up temporary camps.

Practically every sector represented a standalone force, with none overstepping their boundaries.

Remaining were some Loose Cultivators, gathering in groups of threes and fives, seeking reliable teammates for the impending battle.

Of course.

There were also loners, trusting only themselves, disdainful of cooperation with anyone.

Among all stationed forces, the largest naturally was the Federation’s military.

At this moment.

The eighteen battle zone leaders were in a true conference, each bearing a heavy expression. Only upon witnessing the Otherworld gate and sensing the aura behind it did they grasp the true threat of the Otherworld.

"Judging by the state of the Otherworld gate, it’s needless to say this battle will be perilous. I understand each of you has your own trump card, but at this point, there’s no reason to hold back. If the Federation falls, everything will become meaningless."

The speaker was Ji Xuan.

The veteran marshal of the first battle zone, whose wrinkles had substantially diminished, making him appear ten or twenty years younger.

Such changes were not merely superficial; they were the rewards borne from cultivation breakthroughs.

Fourth-tier cultivators, Shattering Pill to Infant, are considered Nascent Soul cultivators.

The lifespan for cultivators at this level has transcended mortal bounds, extending to five hundred years.

A span of five or six decades is trivial compared to a five-hundred-year lifespan.

Not only Ji Xuan.

Others present also appeared younger compared to before.

These transformations were the benefits of advancing one’s cultivation realm.

Upon hearing his words, the others displayed varying expressions, one of them stating, "Don’t worry, Marshal Ji, in times like these, we naturally prioritize the larger picture. How could we not understand?"

He initially wanted to address him as the old marshal but, seeing his rejuvenated face, couldn’t utter the word "old," thus altering his address.

When he finished speaking, Gu Fang said, "Half a day ago, someone from the Kunlun Divine Realm contacted me, confirming that they will also take part in this battle."

This declaration instantly uplifted everyone’s spirits.

"The Kunlun Divine Realm will intervene?"

"Good, with the Kunlun Divine Realm’s involvement, our odds of victory improve greatly!"

"Marshal Gu, what exactly did the Kunlun Divine Realm representative say?"

At the mention of the Kunlun Divine Realm, everyone became more animated, eyes brimming with excitement.

In their view, the Kunlun Divine Realm holds the ultimate power in the Cyan Yang Realm. With their intervention, the Otherworld invasion may not necessarily threaten the Cyan Yang Realm.