Chapter 1376: Preparations in Full Swing
Chapter 1376: Preparations in Full Swing
In the following days, the Earth's high command was in overdrive.
Alyssa organized a team to explore ancient ruins, and seventh-rank cultivators like Zhong Feng returned to the Hub to join the expedition. The AI Blue Whale provided each of them with a detailed map of the ruins and a comprehensive exploration guide. Following the guide meticulously, and with the AI Blue Whale’s protection, their journey was virtually risk-free, with even the slightest chance of injury being negligible.
As for Xiaotian, she continued to lead the remaining Earth high command in agricultural research. Their first step was to construct a thousand seed factories on the Moon. This was just the initial phase; subsequent batches would follow until the seed supply reached saturation.
Su Yu, however, was not involved in either of these endeavors. Over the past few days, he had returned to the Intergalactic Chambers to further his magical studies. He no longer visited the previously damaged Chamber 3, which was under repair. Instead, he went to Chamber 1, the largest and most extensive of the chambers.
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The Earth high command was bustling, and the Hub’s leaders were equally busy. The Hub had entered a state of maximum alert, and resources from other Hubs poured in through the portals. Internal security was raised to the highest level. Initially, there were plans to reduce the security force by 90%, but with the current situation, no one was talking about downsizing. Instead, all security personnel were dispatched to manage order in various star zones, and even then, more hands were needed.
Minister Luman even considered hiring an additional 30% of personnel to maintain order. This was a critical time, and relying solely on the AI Blue Whale for security was not enough; a significant human presence was essential.
Dalandor, the Legion Commander, was actively preparing for war, mobilizing resources and supplies. He also focused on the psychological well-being of his troops, ensuring they remained mentally strong and ready for battle, without any fear or hesitation.
In addition to resources, eighth-rank, planetary-level, and even stellar-level cultivators from other Hubs were arriving to offer support. While those below the stellar level might not be aware, those at the stellar level and above knew that the Crystal Blue Collective might directly intervene in this conflict. If the Crystal Blue Collective, a colossal entity, were to join the fray, the scale of the war would surpass that of the neighboring Lonia Hub, and the intensity of the conflict among the higher-ups would be even greater.
Thus, everyone remained on high alert, ready to face the formidable enemy.
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Aside from war preparations, the Hub’s stellar-level cultivators did not forget to protect the AI Blue Whale. They dispatched personnel to various star zones to secure the Hymn Towers, which were crucial for the AI’s operations. While the AI Blue Whale had a wide coverage, it still needed the Hymn Towers to send and receive information. If a Hymn Tower were destroyed, the AI would lose its functionality in that area. After discussions, the stellar-level leaders decided to prioritize the protection of the Hymn Towers.
One of the key areas of focus was the Hymn Tower in Hamynis City in Star Zone 170. This was the first Hymn Tower the AI Blue Whale had acquired, and it was considered the AI’s “root.” Additionally, there was a subconscious belief that, although Su Yu had sold the AI to the Hub, the AI still held a special affection for Su Yu and the people of Earth. High-level AIs can develop emotions, especially a unique fondness for their administrators.
The stellar-level leaders believed the AI Blue Whale might place its data core in the Hymn Tower in Hamynis City. To ensure absolute security, they dispatched Jared, a fifth-rank planetary-level cultivator and the Hub’s chief scientist, and Omer, another fifth-rank planetary-level cultivator, to protect the tower.
Jared’s presence was due to his role as the Hub’s chief scientist, while Omer’s was partly to atone for past mistakes and partly because he was one of the few planetary-level cultivators aware of the need to protect the AI Blue Whale. With these two in charge, the leaders were confident that nothing would go wrong in Hamynis City... right?
(End of Chapter)
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