Chapter 466: Doomsday Hourglass
Chapter 466: Doomsday Hourglass
Even the forbidden weapon couldn't do anything to Fang Xing!
Fang Xing's individual combat power had already surpassed the limits of the entire Bluestar Federation.
In this situation, everything seemed ridiculous.
"I propose to promote Fang Xing Representative to Galactic Senator."
Finally, Zio Ers spoke up.
Galactic Senator!
This was the most prestigious position in the Federation, and unlike the rotating governorship, it was a lifelong appointment.
The meaning it represented was simple—an Eleventh Rank professional!
Or to put it another way, only professionals who had broken through to the Eleventh Rank were qualified to become Galactic Senators.
Of course, now they had to add Fang Xing to that list.
"Agreed!"
"Agreed!"
...
None of the nine governors opposed or abstained, and the proposal was passed directly.
"Very well... Next, I'd like to trouble the Omniscient Brain to elevate Fang Xing's authority to the highest level of the Federation..."
"Let's discuss the next topic, regarding Fang Xing's inspection of the Supreme Scientific Research Institute of the Federation..."
Zio Ers quickly entered his official duties...
...
Although Fang Xing had mentioned seclusion, since he rarely returned, he still wanted to take a look around.
Fortunately, he could now teleport, and his speed was even faster than traveling through a wormhole in a private spaceship.
After receiving the Supreme Council's response, he immediately thought, and his figure disappeared.
In a mysterious starry space, the universe was empty, except for a pure white planet.
Its gravity and mass were almost at the point of metamorphosis, on the verge of becoming a neutron star.
"We've arrived at the Supreme Scientific Research Institute of the Federation..."
A flash in the void, and Fang Xing appeared outside the planet, immediately sensing the lock-on of dozens of weapons.
Then... the mechanical voice of the Omniscient Brain sounded:
[Identity confirmed, Galactic Senator Fang Xing, access granted... Welcome to the Supreme Scientific Research Institute of the Federation!]
In an instant, the numerous weapons calmed down.
In fact, even if they all erupted at once, Fang Xing wouldn't fear them in the slightest.
A spaceship transformed into a beam of light and arrived before him, revealing an elderly man in a white lab coat. His age was indiscernible, bald, with eyes full of yearning for true knowledge, and a greedy glint as he stared at Fang Xing.
"Respected Galactic Senator Fang Xing, I am the director of the institute, Shi Qingquan. Welcome, Senator, for your guidance."
Shi Qingquan's eyes lit up.
Fang Xing knew that this research fanatic must have heard some news and wanted him to undergo a physical examination or something.
But Fang Xing wasn't interested in such things. He looked at Shi Qingquan and spoke directly, "I have a childhood friend named Liu Wei... Is he here?"
"Yes, Liu..."
Shi Qingquan interacted with his AI and carefully replied, "That Liu researcher is a great talent. We're planning to promote him!"
Fang Xing shook his head. With his authority, he naturally knew that Liu Wei hadn't been doing well recently.
Especially later, when his methods became more radical, and with his sensitive identity, he was almost sent to prison after being discovered.
But with Fang Xing's support, everything was no longer a problem.
"Our Federation is a free federation, and Liu Wei is a law-abiding citizen... If one day, he wishes to leave the institute, remember to grant him the freedom to come and go."
Fang Xing spoke.
"Of course, of course..."
Cold sweat drenched Shi Qingquan's forehead, and he quickly agreed.
"Hmm... Take me to see the forbidden weapon factory, and then the 'Doomsday Hourglass'..."
This was what Fang Xing was most interested in here.
Following Shi Qingquan, they entered a spatial bubble, and the world immediately transformed.
When they reappeared, they were in another empty universe.
In this empty universe, there was only a neutron star undergoing a peculiar modification project.
The number of forbidden weapons in the Federation had always been a mystery.
Fang Xing only knew that the First Generation Chancellor possessed one.
And at the Supreme Scientific Research Institute, there was another one under construction.
"This is the forbidden weapon—DE-31!"
"It simultaneously undertakes various cutting-edge research tasks..."
"In simple terms, it can be called a 'Neutron Star Battle Puppet,' and at the same time, it's exploring the possibilities of Twelfth Stage Battle Armor."
Shi Qingquan tried to explain as simply as possible.
"Neutron Star Battle Armor?"
Fang Xing nodded. Indeed, most paths ultimately converged at the end.
This forbidden weapon, if crafted conventionally, would be a neutron star-level battle puppet.
Moreover, it reserved interfaces for future upgrades for Eleventh Stage Mecha Pilots, making the most of the resources.
"Not bad, not bad..."
Fang Xing came here not only to see this neutron star battle armor but also for a more important purpose: "Let's go see the Doomsday Hourglass..."
"Yes."
Mentioning this, Shi Qingquan's expression became even more solemn.
The two passed through a higher-level security check than the forbidden weapon inspection before entering a pure white laboratory.
Through the glass window, Fang Xing could see that the laboratory was empty, except for a single hourglass.
Within the hourglass, crimson sand slowly trickled down.
Even the speed of sand flowing varies, sometimes fast and sometimes slow, filled with irregular changes, making it difficult to estimate.
"The Doomsday Hourglass is a model designed to determine the time of the Creator's awakening after confirmation of its existence. We used rituals of Chaos Outsiders Deity, scientific predictions... and monitored the dream gods."
Shi Qingquan explained, "The flow speed of the crimson sand will change due to various events in the real universe... Of course, not many are qualified to influence this flow speed, but the fall of Chaos Flame as ordered by the Galactic Senator will definitely move our doomsday clock forward. According to the calculations of the Doomsday Hourglass, the falling speed of the sand has increased compared to before."
"A rough estimate?" Fang Xing asked, his expression unchanged.
"Ten years!"
Shi Qingquan clenched his teeth, "Within ten years, there is a high probability that the Creator will awaken... At that time, the humans of the Bluestar Federation will face the final judgment."
"Ten years?"
Fang Xing nodded, "I understand."
...
"Ten years..."
Qianyuan Immortal World.
Vast Sea, Death God Island.
Fang Xing's cultivation clone eventually returned to this place.
He murmured, looking at his own hands, "Ordinary Perfected Soul Transformation, but not the peak combat power of the Ninth Stage. Spirit Condensation is only at the Tenth Stage, Body Integration at the Eleventh Stage, and Great Dharmaraja at the Twelfth Stage. Even in the Spirit Realm, there may not be a true immortal of the Thirteenth Stage."
"However, my breakthrough is still useful."
After obtaining the Panwu Compendium, Fang Xing confirmed that his previous plan for the balance of Essence, Qi, and Spirit was feasible, and the resonance of the three dantians—upper, middle, and lower—would enable him to break through the Tenth Stage of Martial Dao.
Furthermore, after such a breakthrough, he might not just reach the Tenth Stage of Martial Dao but also experience a leap.
"Essence, Qi, and Spirit... Essence, belonging to the lower dantian, represents the physical body, which has already reached the Tenth Stage. Qi, from the Star Palace Scroll, is the Primordial Power cultivation of the Ninth Stage Planetary Level, not far from the Tenth Stage either."
"Spirit, belonging to the upper dantian, is the Great Sun Divine Essence..."
"If I break through Spirit Condensation, when my main body breaks through, the cultivation clone will directly return to the main body. With the power of the Tenth Stage from the four systems, I will definitely break through the Tenth Stage of Martial Dao!"
...
As Fang Xing was deep in thought, several fleeing lights flew in, led by Fairy Qiong from the Ethereal Immortal Palace, followed by Tai Bai Sword Immortal and Fire Dragon True Monarch.
"Greetings, Island Master," they saluted respectfully, their faces filled with fervent expressions.
After all, it was an unprecedented feat for a cultivator to unify the immortal world on their own.
Moreover, this Sword Cultivation Great Celestial had a senior who could even kill a descending cultivator during Spirit Condensation.
"I plan to seclude myself for a few years to break through Spirit Condensation," Fang Xing said, as if it were a matter of course.
In fact, it was indeed a natural progression.
At this point, breaking through Spirit Condensation was just a matter of will for him.
"Once I reach Spirit Condensation, I will inevitably ascend. At that time, I will leave these mortal affairs to you."
Fang Xing casually made arrangements.
Fairy Qiong and the others were both excited and apprehensive.
Their excitement stemmed from the prospect of pooling the resources of an entire realm, among them, there were those who could potentially achieve Soul Transformation and even Spirit Condensation Ascension.
Their apprehension, however, came from the uncertainty of whether Death God Island could maintain its unified state without the suppression of an absolute powerhouse.
Fang Xing's attitude towards this was—indifference! He had only unified the immortal world to gather resources for his growth.
Now that his goal was achieved, he didn't care about the fate of the byproducts that came along the way.
"Alright, you may leave now."
Fang Xing waved his hand, exuding an aura of the ruthless Heavenly Dao.
Under such circumstances, even Fairy Qiong dared not speak, and could only leave with a heart full of worries, informing the Ethereal Immortal Palace to make early preparations.
...
"Ten years..."
Only the cultivation clone remained, sighing softly.
"Within ten years, I must break through the Star Palace Scroll, and then the cultivation clone... With these conditions, I will forge the strongest foundation for Martial Dao."
Indeed, according to the Panwu Compendium, Fang Xing's current Tenth Stage of Martial Dao was still a foundational realm.
Even Fang Xing himself couldn't refute this.
"If the Creator were in its prime, I would most likely lose..."
"But my insight surpasses Its, and the existence of the Panwu Compendium... There is a technique within it specifically for this situation..."
"If the Creator is in a weakened state, once I break through the Tenth Stage of Martial Dao, I will engage It in a Dao Contest..."
"Moreover, after entering the 'True Self Principle', I can better utilize the secret techniques in the Panwu Compendium..."
"With calculation, there is a chance."
"Of course, in the worst-case scenario, even if I gamble everything, it still might not change anything. I can only die, and my true spirit will reincarnate... Hmm? My main body's physical form seems to be fake, so death doesn't matter... It's perfect for my true spirit to reincarnate, whether it's in Grand Xia or Qingyuan Great World, both are far broader than the main universe, offering more possibilities and hope!"
"At worst... I'll wait until Eternity, or even Transcendence, to seek revenge on the Creator!"
Fang Xing's cultivation clone's eyes darkened, eventually falling silent...
(End of Chapter)
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