Chapter 305: The Nuo Kingdom's Reckoning
Chapter 305: The Nuo Kingdom’s Reckoning
Yi Yeyu Nuo Kingdom, Northern Forest Shield.
Above the city, the sky was dark and thick with swirling clouds. Humans and beasts alike had gathered in greater numbers than usual, and the echoing war cries, the thunderous resonance of Rebellion Resonance, reverberated through the land like a returning storm.
"By the thread, by the thread! The Union of the Seven Kingdoms, the Free Alliance, the Sovereign Clans—unite under the banner of the Red Thread!"
"By the thread, by the thread! The Seven Kingdoms, the Holy Alliance, the Dominion Clans—unite under the official banner of the Red Thread Alliance!"
"The alliance is formally declared against the Nuo Kingdom!"
"Numerous war declarations have been issued, all asserting this is a righteous response to the Nuo Kingdom’s unchecked aggression. We must ensure the Northern Lands’ humans are held accountable, forced to pay the price for their arrogance!"
"Humanity’s great awakening has begun. The council has issued a directive: the Northern Lands’ nations must not remain passive. They must take unified action—reclaiming balance with the Eternal Realm, restoring harmony with Sequence. Their power and resources are not sufficient to manage such a vast realm. Only those who become the Highest Decision Makers and true stewards of the Eternal Realm can lead."
After the event known as The Nuo King’s Rebellion unfolded, the Nuo Kingdom’s sovereignty was never formally recognized by other human nations. Their hearts grew cold, their spirits broken, and the entire nation sank into a state of quiet despair, lost in a fog of sorrow and unrest.
In other humans’ Soul Cores, Hua Yu’s presence was a faint echo—wandering thoughts, fleeting reflections, moments of quiet contemplation. But within the Nuo Kingdom’s Soul Core, Hua Yu was a towering figure, a radiant beacon of light, a symbol of wealth, status, and power. More than that, it became Lianxiu Skyward—a source of immense strength and eternal life mandate, the very essence of a godlike being. To them, it was nothing short of divine grace.
What of Hua Yu’s failure?
They had never considered such a possibility. Even if a human did raise the alarm, it would only bring greater wrath upon humanity—further fueling the idea that humans were mere tools, insignificant pawns.
But the unyielding force of their power, the enduring presence of the Red Thread, ensured that the Nuo Kingdom’s people remained firmly aligned with Hua Yu. Victory, if it came, would be sweet—but far more important was the journey itself.
In their Soul Cores, Hua Yu was not merely a presence. It was a towering form, a being of immense power, a radiant figure of light, a vision of boundless potential. It was not just strength. It was a vision—a perfect harmony of light and shadow, a fusion of will and form.
It was, in truth, a vision.
Over the years, within the vast industrial halls of the Nuo Kingdom, Yi Yeyu had already taken the form of a radiant, immortal being—becoming the embodiment of Hua Yu, the symbol of prosperity, the beacon of victory.
Yi Yeyu Nuo Kingdom had not yet broadcast the news of The Event of Nuo King’s Rebellion. Instead, they initiated a massive propaganda campaign.
Thus, under the pressure of a powerful rebellion, these reports spread rapidly across the region, and the entire nation entered a state of full alert. Elite forces across every province began mobilizing, new lifeforms emerged in droves, and the capital city’s control and air dominance were reinforced.
Provincial workshops operated at full speed, with production lines upgrading rapidly. Even the basic food workshops were being converted into advanced manufacturing units. Under the pressure of resource demands and territorial control, the workers never stopped, producing the most advanced, cutting-edge tools and weapons first.
Meanwhile, the great mouths of the factory—those massive, gaping maws—were filled with rows of humans, all arriving to join the Elite Force Reception.
As a nation of many races, the Nuo Kingdom’s resources were naturally diverse. Beyond the common human, Great Earth Core, and Tearful Abyss, the more advanced races included Food Humans, Fungal Humans, and even a rare variant known as Fungal Human-Type Fungal Food Humans—though no one quite knew why the Nuo Kingdom had such a large population of these beings.
But the reaction to this massive Hua Yu phenomenon was even more intense. The populace, already anxious, now began to chant: “Reception Lineup,” “Searching for the Hua Yu Stage.”
Even more, the elite and high-ranking officials from across the land were now receiving official notifications from the Nuo Kingdom. They were designated as Specially Crafted Elite Agents, directly assigned by the many warlords.
The entire Nuo Kingdom had begun its transformation. Every human felt as if they were part of a grand, living machine. This fragile yet powerful Hua Yu machine was now poised to reveal its true strength to the world.
The fourth workshop, now transformed into the Advanced Production Workshop, had already been retooled. The original food production line had been upgraded into a precision engineering assembly line. Though the changes were subtle—only adjustments in storage and usage efficiency—the core function remained the same.
And as for the substitute duty human? Chen Luo, of course, was also quite suited to the role. He had already been working for three days straight without rest.
Yes, the substitute duty human.
Due to Hua Yu’s activation, the original workshop director—originally a Food Human—had been reassigned because of his high resource value. He might even become a key member of the Food Human reintegration squad. As for Chen Luo, he had accepted the role, becoming the new substitute duty human for this workshop. He hadn’t yet been granted full authority, but he was already carrying the burden.
Still, he didn’t feel the weight too heavily. He simply stepped into the work, diving into the secret, high-speed operations.
Chen Luo’s Spirit Aura remained stable. Mind Control was still his core ability, a heavy, focused force. But he still hadn’t recovered his recorded memories, nor had he awakened the Burning Path.
"Upper Layer’s standard—We’ve only achieved eighty percent completion. Progress is far too slow."
"One hundred and eighty raw material mouths, ninety-three auxiliary material mouths—none can be spared."
"This is the descending command from above. Open the Bright Light now!"
Chen Luo stepped forward, his voice echoing in the dim light of the workshop. The vast machinery groaned, and the air hummed with energy.
Long, endless shifts had worn down even Chen Luo, making him feel a little restless. He could no longer act like a common, idle worker waiting for a master. He could only keep pushing, keep giving his all—because only through such effort could the critical tasks be completed.
"Yes, yes, great Human."
The soul barrier cracked open with a flash, and a surge of energy surged through the chamber.
He stood over the flowing stream of raw materials, placing each one with careful precision. Under the endless, repetitive motion, the forms were already beginning to take shape.
Chen Luo returned to the workshop, scanning the workers with a sharp eye. Any worker with even a flicker of intent or suspicion would be immediately detected. But this also made Chen Luo feel a strange unease.
"Aning Zuo. Am I really going to stay here in this workshop forever?"
"I’ve already been assigned the raw materials, the supplementary designs. I can’t leave."
He paused, staring blankly at the ceiling. The thoughts in his mind felt strange, almost foreign. He tried to focus, to form a clear thought—but the moment he did, the sound of a food container machine clattered nearby, breaking his concentration.
Even in this strange, mechanical world, Chen Luo caught sight of a notice posted on the wall near the reception area.
"Hua Yu. The Trial Stage for Humans."
In the distance, the figure of Lianxiu Skyward stood tall, its presence radiating calm and power. It turned slowly, its gaze sweeping toward the horizon, its authority reaching every corner of the human domain.
Chen Luo’s heart stirred slightly. He whispered to himself:
"Hua Yu."
"This is the fastest path to transcendence."
"But it also means we must relinquish every last trace of personal soul essence."
He looked back at the war reports, the images of the rebellion, the final, perfected vision of Lianxiu Skyward in the sky. In the end, the threshold had been crossed. The final decision had been made.
"I must become a true, great Human being."
There is still more.
First, send a message.
(End of Chapter)
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