CHAPTER 160: CHAPTER 116: A NEW PHASE OF CIVILIZATIONAL MUTUAL ASSISTANCE

This is very important.

For the Gray Mist capitalists, just one member is enough.

Once the right to trade in Gray Mist is opened to others, those at the bottom, who risk their lives to create great achievements, will immediately become targets of exploitation.

In the end.

Once great achievements can be freely traded, they are no longer "great achievements" but simply revert to being Gray Mist again.

As for one-tenth, that’s naturally an exaggeration.

After all, Martial Artist Shen Yu is counting on surviving just by collecting "travel expenses."

The rest nodded one after another.

They could also understand the logic and the problems.

Though much about the power held by the Association, and the vast, mysterious, unknown domains, remains enigmatic, the Association’s ideology, the so-called core purpose, has become mostly clear.

Just two.

First, cultivate Association members; second, help civilizations with potential.

Based on these two goals, many rules and behaviors are easy to understand.

But one-tenth?

That’s not a small cut!

"Do we know which civilizations we can build Space Gates with?" Qi Shichang asked again.

"Currently, only the Martial Arts World," Shen Yu replied, "Interstellar Civilization has agreed in principle to build a Space Gate, but their situation is very special right now—they’re in a key period of counterattack and don’t know enough about the enemy’s methods. After all, that’s a powerful Interstellar Civilization. They need to keep the Association’s existence a top secret."

Everyone felt a sense of regret.

But it’s only temporary.

Once Interstellar Civilization completes their security protocols, it can open at once.

And the Martial Arts Civilization is pretty good, too.

Some immediately thought they could send those who’ve achieved great deeds to the Martial Arts World to further their martial arts training!

It’s worth noting: in this period alone, those few Martial Arts Masters, in their spare moments between battles, have already casually given guidance that benefited many greatly.

Besides, the Martial Arts World has abundant Primordial Energy and all kinds of resources.

If we assist our achievers, perhaps Human Civilization can quickly develop its own batch of Martial Arts Masters?

Even hiring Martial Arts Masters from the Martial Arts World will become easier.

Now, only the final question remains.

"When can we enter the Secret Realm?" Everyone was a bit impatient now.

"Anytime. I’ve already borrowed a batch of construction equipment from Interstellar Civilization, and it’s being built at full speed to make the best use of space," Shen Yu looked toward Ji Mingshu, "Official auxiliary members have the privilege of entering the Secret Realm directly from anywhere four times a day—this is for convenience in their work."

The others, hearing this, became even more eager for auxiliary membership.

This is not simply for convenience—it’s a safety assurance.

At any moment, you can instantly reach a secure area!

Before this, only Gray Mist Walkers had such an ability.

The three privileges of a Level 2 member, each one is critical to the entire civilization!

And this is just Level 2.

What about higher membership levels in the future?

It’s impossible not to feel anticipation.

And Shen Yu’s main body is not alone—in this very moment, Martial Artist Shen Yu is also gathering his ministers, describing the changes since his Immortal status was elevated.

When they first heard about increased quotas, and even the entire legion being eligible for employment to travel to another world, excitement already surged.

But only when Martial Artist Shen Yu disclosed one piece of news—

"The Immortal of that world is willing to allocate his merit to anyone who contributes to resisting the great calamity. Sword Return Two and the others have already enjoyed these benefits, and both their power and lifespans have been significantly increased."

This sentence made everyone freeze on the spot.

That Immortal is actually giving away his merit?

This is merit! It’s the source of an Immortal’s power and level advancement!

"Different calamities, different worlds—the merit an Immortal can receive varies accordingly." Martial Artist Shen Yu was also somewhat moved, "That world has a whole eight billion people; saving it means earning far more merit than we can, of course the challenge is greater too. Such resolve—I truly cannot compare."

The Immortal Emperor said himself that he couldn’t match it. As ministers, naturally, they couldn’t nod in agreement.

Yet that intense longing was hard to hide.

Especially Xu Yuan and others.

They’d been stuck underground for some time. Though they could hunker down under the great calamity, their whole bodies felt as if they were rusting.

Forget practicing martial arts—in these cramped underground palaces, they even had to restrain their True Power, fearful of accidentally causing destruction.

The possibility of traveling to another world to battle was already thrilling.

Let alone the additional reward of merit.

How could anyone endure any longer!

"Alright, no need to endure anymore." Martial Artist Shen Yu looked at each of them and couldn’t help but laugh, "I know you all too well. Rest assured, as long as they have need, you can go—I won’t hold you back."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Everyone rejoiced, quickly kneeling to give thanks.

"But don’t celebrate too soon. Sending people to another world still consumes resources," Martial Artist Shen Yu continued, "The Immortal on their side has agreed to pay for you temporarily, but you must also earn merit to repay him. Only the merit you gain after clearing your debt will be your own."

"As it should be, as it should be!" All nodded in succession, feeling that Immortal to be truly benevolent and generous!

Each was filled with eagerness.

"As for the mortal subordinates of the Immortal Court," Martial Artist Shen Yu looked around, "for now, the Imperial Father-in-law and Han Si will serve in those roles."

Martial Arts World’s civil officials are truly few.

After all this time, there are barely even a handful of dedicated civil officers.

As before, the power structure distributed these tasks among older, experienced elders.

Except for the Moonstone City Lord, who gradually shifted to administrative work, only Han Si from Sun and Moon City remains.

Even though Martial Artist Shen Yu had already pardoned all disciples within Sun and Moon City, Han Si still saw herself as a guilty minister, wholly giving up martial cultivation to devote herself fully to administrative duties.

She quickly stood out.

Even setting aside ability, such attitude is extremely rare in the Martial Arts World.

Others looked on with envy and regret.

And this was exactly what Martial Artist Shen Yu intended.

This world has too many martial artists, and far too few civil officials.

Up to now, the exchange between the two worlds has deepened amid ongoing preparations on both sides.

Within just one day, the auxiliary staff of both worlds met in a special floating palace within the Secret Realm.

This palace, entirely in the Association’s style, is the most special building in every Secret Realm.

It floats directly over the center of the Secret Realm, and only the Association’s formal employees can reach it.

When work first began, Ji Mingshu was somewhat nervous.

Until she realized her counterpart was actually a woman about her own age, and similarly nervous—her anxiety quickly faded.

Han Si had the same experience.

Especially since her counterpart’s skill in internal affairs was obviously superior, yet she was equally patient and instructive.

Their cooperation advanced swiftly.

They discussed everything from how many martial arts experts to hire in the first wave, what to pay attention to after arrival, how many soldiers to send for training, how to arrange things, plus all the different exchanges: martial arts resources, food, and more.

Though Martial Arts World has Worm Flesh, just one type of food over time brings its own problems.

Not to mention the many other necessities of life.

Modern Martial Arts Civilization can’t even manufacture enough basic clothing for its own needs.

So even now, huge trade demands persist between the two sides.

At this step, the doomsday civilizations have finally entered a new stage of mutual aid.

With this encouragement and support from another world, the apocalypse seems less terrifying.

People from both worlds have greater confidence and even hope for the future.