Wow! The item-dropping rate is really high!-Chapter 1025 - 706: Intensive Arrangements (Part 2)

His orders were clear, cold, and efficient, with no room for negotiation.

This was Bai E's optimal solution after fully understanding the situation, based on the pressing premise of "only one day left"— 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

By using absolute authority and force, he could forcibly consolidate all available powers in the shortest time possible, establishing a wartime system capable of operating continually and addressing core crises after his next departure.

Kiro Lan and Morphie solemnly accepted the orders.

They understood that these were extraordinary measures for extraordinary times, which also came with huge risks and subsequent governance challenges.

But faced with the imminent extinction threats of both the "Mother" and high-dimensional erosion, this might be the only choice.

After Bai E arrived, everyone seemed to have found their backbone.

Everyone was tensely handling their critical tasks at full throttle, and the design and material preparation for the 'bomb' device were also proceeding against the clock.

During the intervals of scanning and waiting for components, Bai E made another crucial request to Helen.

"Additionally, I need to establish a stable 'space coordinate anchor point' that could be received by specific ships in the universe. This is a related technology I've recorded in space, absorb it quickly and establish the anchor point. Once the anchor point is established, I will send someone to fetch you. The entire planet's population must be prepared for migration."

"No problem." Helen agreed without hesitation to Bai E's request.

After roughly reviewing the technology shared by Bai E, Helen slightly furrowed her brows, "Time, I need some time... The matters regarding the Spiritual Resonance Bomb in hand are more urgent."

"They can be conducted simultaneously." Bai E decisively said, "This period will require you to endure some hardship, split off a team, and concurrently lead the framework design of the anchor point launcher. The anchor point requires activation by Spiritual Energy, and before I leave, I will complete the core imprint injection and initial activation. The subsequent construction, integration with the Spiritual Energy network, is in your hands. Inform Kiro Lan and Morphie that the anchor point and the global Spiritual Energy network connected to it are the foundation for future reinforcements, and must be prioritized at all costs."

Helen's eyes gleamed slightly, feeling the increasing burden on her shoulders, but this instead aroused her resilient spirit, "Leave it to me!"

… Eight hours of time swiftly passed in tense and orderly busyness.

Bai E's summons and martial law order caused a huge stir like a boulder thrown into a pond.

But under the display of his nearly miraculous return and his unparalleled personal prestige, most cities and factions chose to comply—

At least on the surface.

During the remote meeting, Bai E's image appeared on every participant's screen.

He had no lengthy opening, directly showcasing the intuitive demonstration and some data on the "Mother" threat, urgently produced by Helen's team.

The devastating prospect turned everyone pale.

"This is the situation." Bai E's voice transmitted through the communication network, cold and full of pressure, "We have at most three months. Any internal strife, resource holdbacks, and technological blockades are accelerating our common demise. From this moment on, the Human Federation has only one goal: survival."

"All resources are to be concentrated on the projects specified by the Blackwater City Research Institute. All military forces are to accept unified dispatch and deployment by Morphie's headquarters. All Spiritual Ability Users are to be incorporated into the defense system managed by Kiro Lan. All administrative orders, to be issued by the highest command council."

"I give you twelve hours to consider and prepare. After twelve hours, those who haven't openly expressed support and started executing the above requirements will be considered enemies of the Federation and obstacles to human survival. We will show no mercy to enemies."

His words were firm, with no room for maneuver.

On the screen, the faces of many city rulers changed, some unwilling, some fearful, and some finally resolute.

In the shadow of extinction and absolute power, many petty thoughts had to be temporarily shelved.

Most important is Bai E…

The legend of the first Great Commander of the rebuilt Human Federation had not yet faded, and the miraculous feats left by him during the unification of the planet were still flashing in the minds of these people with real power.

No one wanted to become his enemy.

Not to mention, after his return, many who were originally wavering would become the Federation's most loyal dogs at the first opportunity.

Eight-hour deadline was approaching.

Helen's team miraculously completed a prototype of the simplified "Spiritual Resonance Bomb" under extreme time constraints.

It was a complex metallic and crystalline structure about half a human high, with a surface coursing with a dark blue Spiritual Energy glow, and a reserved interface at the core for integrating Bai E's Spiritual Energy.

"We call it the 'Purification Core'." Helen, looking exhausted but with bright eyes, "It has already locked onto the 'Mother's core energy frequency and the closest Earth vein access point coordinates. You only need to carry it to the coordinate point, implant it at an Earth vein node, and then fully inject your Spiritual Energy targeted at locking the Bug Race Mother into it. The 'Purification Core' will complete energy gathering, frequency resonance, and directional infusion. Theoretically, maximum power…it's sufficient to temporarily tear apart the Mother's core structure, severely wounding its consciousness, rendering it paralyzed for at least a year."

"What's the cost?" Bai E asked.

"…Your level of Spiritual Ability User power is beyond our data analysis, I can only say it's likely to drain all your Spiritual Energy, possibly even impact your soul to some degree. Of course… it shouldn't cause permanent damage."

Helen cautiously answered.

"It's enough." Bai E nodded, placing the "Purification Core" into a specially designed portable case.

Meanwhile, the core framework for the anchor point launcher, led by Helen who was multitasking, had also been completed, located deep beneath the Research Institute, connected to the city's Spiritual Energy network main control.

Bai E walked to the crystal tower and slowly injected a core Spiritual Energy imprint containing his own will into the heart crystal of the tower.

In an instant, the crystal tower emitted a gentle yet stable glow, a unique Spiritual Energy wave, seemingly branded with Bai E's personal will, began to ripple slowly, spreading through the main arteries of the Spiritual Energy network to all parts of the city.

This wave was very weak, but extremely special, like a unique identification code added to the radio waves.

"The anchor point is initially activated." Helen monitored the data, "It will continue to radiate this characteristic signal. As long as your ship enters a certain range and has the corresponding reception and recognition devices, it can lock onto this signal, finding the planet's location."

Bai E sensed the faint but real connection between himself and the anchor point, nodding.

Thus, even if he leaves, the ships from the Mine Star now have a "lighthouse" to find here.

Time was running out.

Bai E could feel the call from his body aboard the spaceship growing stronger, the time remaining for this projection was counting down by the minute.

He gathered Kiro Lan, Morphie, Helen, Doctor, and other key personnel before him.

"I have to deal with the 'Mother' now." Bai E looked at them, "After that, I will directly return to space. Here, I leave in your hands."

"Sir…" Kiro Lan's eyes welled up with tears, though he tried not to let them fall.

"Bai E…" Helen and the others also looked complex.

The brief reunion made it all the more difficult to part, but each had their own mission.

"Remember your duties." Bai E's gaze swept through each one, "Unity, vigilance, development. Eliminate internal instabilities, fully support research and defense construction. The Purification Core will buy us at least a year. In this year, you must complete the initial construction of the global Spiritual Energy defense network and consolidate forces to deal with potential high-dimensional retaliations and the Mother's potential revival. The anchor point is already set; when my ship is ready, I will come back to fetch you, or… bring reinforcements back."

He paused, his tone becoming unusually gentle, "You've done very well. The road ahead will be tougher. But I believe in you."

"The world is vast, and I will be waiting for you in the universe…"

With that, he wasted no more time.

Grasping the "Purification Core," his body flickered with spiritual light, and he soared through the air, racing towards the coordinate point in the northern mountains.

What remains for him is only the time to handle this last matter of the "Mother."