Chapter 1: Old Man, wait for me!

As the war progressed into its later stages, the Zago tribe underwent a collective evolution, with many of their soldiers developing armor that rendered energy weapons ineffective. This posed significant challenges for humanity and nearly caused them to lose a hard-won victory. At this critical juncture, FFC Corporation invented a new combat weapon—armed armor, which can be described as equipment capable of activating the human genetic core power. The emergence of this weapon ultimately led humanity to achieve final victory

Having passed the security check, the crowd surprisingly began the allocation process without even a moment to rest. After all, they are here to work and earn money, not to travel.

The key to activating the genetic nuclear force lies in the eighth brain region. Only after humanity has unlocked the eighth brain region can it harness this power. The process of unlocking is commonly referred to as enlightenment, and it is relatively simple, with a high probability of success. Otherwise, humanity would be unable to contend with the Zago tribe, known for their overwhelming numbers.

Mars has now also become an important living planet for humanity, and Ceres, located between Mars and Jupiter, has been thoroughly developed, serving as Mars' moon.

The spaceship heading to Norton Star in the Manatee Galaxy is about to depart, please board as soon as possible

At the spaceship boarding gate, a group of people is desperately waving their hands, while those on the ship are cheering; yet, each person's gaze is filled with reluctance to part.

The first impression is very good; since we are here, we should make ourselves comfortable. At least from the perspective of the scenery, it is refreshing and invigorating, and curiosity makes people excited

The Pan-Solar System Alliance adheres to the philosophy of deepening the solar system and continuously exploring it, aiming to transform the solar system into a home for humanity. Earth, due to its unique significance and advantageous conditions, will always remain the center, ... . ... Although, in terms of living conditions, it truly has no advantages.

The transport ship distributed these individuals to various bases like a celestial maiden scattering flowers. Wang Dong was assigned to the D-18 mining area, where his daily task involved sitting in the monitoring base, observing a group of one hundred and eighty work robots engaged in mining. Of course, the Federation humanely assigned him an assistant, an intelligent robotic butler, designated as C-1847678. The 'C' indicates its level, which is quite low, essentially meaning it provides simple assistance to the staff. Due to its dark appearance, Wang Dong nicknamed it "Black Charcoal".

Of course, this includes humans, Iventians, Ketians, as well as complex hybrids

The old man's hand still waved, but one finger was raised high, accompanied by a sly grin on his face

However, the Zago tribe is an immortal race. In the following four hundred years, humans and the Zago tribe competed in reproductive capacity and evolutionary speed. Of course, the Zago tribe evolved on its own, while humans evolved through technology

The genetic core power is a remarkable force present within the human genetic chain. When it erupts, it grants humans and their physical forms extraordinary combat capabilities, compelling even the terrifying Zago tribe to concede. The armed armor can maximize the potential of the genetic core power while simultaneously enhancing human defense and adapting to various survival environments. Through countless improvements, the armed armor has undergone significant changes compared to several centuries ago.

Wang Dong is indifferent; once in curved flight, there is not much scenery to behold. Moreover, in space, there are only stars and more stars. What Wang Dong yearns for is the ground, a large can of cola, and a three-layer chicken leg burger. God bless, may he be able to enjoy all of this in his dreams

However, these are all external factors. What the warrior can determine is the strength of the Eighth Brain Domain. The stronger the power of the Eighth Brain Domain, the more effectively the force of the genetic core can be unleashed. In terms of cultivating the Eighth Brain Domain, humans, the Iventians, and the Kaitians have all developed several complete basic systems. Each major family also possesses its own unique secret techniques, which are not to be shared with outsiders.

In the past century, humanity has made a breakthrough. A space exploration fleet known as Norton discovered a planet suitable for human habitation while jumping to the Sagittarius star system. This planet has been named Norton Star, signifying a discovery akin to that of new continents in ancient times. The expedition team became overnight super-rich, marking a success that occurs only once in hundreds of thousands of attempts.

For an entire week, Wang Dong diligently completed each of his tasks, dedicating all his rest time to practicing his Blade Technique. The slow bird takes flight early; this is also preparation for his future enlightenment.

In the year 2565, Wang Dong, who had never left the capital, embarked on his first journey away from home to the desolate Norton Star, a place that seemed to be devoid of any significance. For a young man who had just celebrated his fifteenth birthday, this was indeed a heavy blow in the face of an uncertain and boundless life

This time marks the second phase of the development plan for Norton Star. Those willing to go to such places are mostly individuals whose lives are not going well. They hope to improve their living conditions over the two years at Norton Star, with ages typically ranging from thirty to forty, or even older.

However... however... the old man exchanged his free activation certificate for the eighth brain domain for some wine... According to the old man, it was an accident...

As Wang Dong completed his secondary education, he finally reached the age where he could gain insight. If he succeeded in this endeavor, he would have the opportunity to attend a military academy, even if it were a third-rate one. This would mean that in the future, Wang Dong would be free from worries about food and clothing

The best and the worst have created history, while the mediocre have merely propagated the species

Gene nuclear power is akin to humanity's own arsenal, an unchangeable fact that is determined from the outset. The distinction between humans and the Iventers is minimal. Although the Iventers possess modified genes, this is merely superficial and does not influence the nuclear power. Gene nuclear power, commonly referred to as wwwhetushu.com, represents innate talent. Therefore, lineage becomes exceedingly important, as gene nuclear power is hereditary, determining the growth potential of a warrior

When it was Wang Dong's turn, the allocator was momentarily taken aback, shaking his head. It was evident that no one so young had ever come to work here. Since Wang Dong was a typical East Asian with black hair and black eyes, he appeared even younger, likely due to his unscrupulous parents

Wang Dong's greatest strength is his optimism

Wang Dong, fifteen years old, young friend, Norton Star is not paradise, make sure to review the precautions carefully before returning, I hope to see you again in two years, next.

MD, which bastard said there are no Zago people here

Wang Dong is an orphan, rumored to have parents who were martyrs. He was adopted by a kind old man, but as Wang Dong grew older, he felt that the old man was solely motivated by government subsidies. However, with the current comprehensive welfare system, Wang Dong naturally does not suffer any abuse. Yet, as a positive and aspiring young man, he naturally hopes to become a soldier, and at the age of fifteen, he has reached an age where he can awaken to this ambition

This blade is not the same as that blade, and it has little to do with the legendary blade warriors who created the truly invincible myth four hundred years ago. Instead, it pertains to the fundamental techniques used during the initial stages of enlightenment or awakening. Cultivating before enlightenment can increase the success rate of awakening and also stimulate the state of the spiritual sea. Continuing to cultivate during the early stages of successful awakening is beneficial for stabilizing the eighth brain region. In simple terms, this is a common practice. If you belong to a prestigious family, you would never practice such common techniques. Even ordinary individuals, after entering the academy, would switch to the school's techniques.

Wang Dong looked at the "excited" old man, a brilliant smile spreading across his face. He slowly raised his right hand, then solemnly extended his middle finger, and shouted, "Old fool, I'll deal with you when I return!"

It is unknown who said this, but humanity, driven by a strong desire to survive, dealt a significant blow to the Zago tribe, which claims to reproduce infinitely. As a result, the human population successfully surpassed the milestone of 30 billion as we entered the era of interstellar aviation

The time for sleep is always fleeting, especially for Wang Dong, who dreamt nothing at all. When he opened his eyes again, they had already arrived at a completely unfamiliar galaxy. This is the Sagittarius Galaxy. Although Wang Dong's knowledge of celestial geography is poor, he knows that this place is indeed incredibly far from Earth.

Even if it is to raise funds for self-financing, Wang Dong does not have to choose to go to Norton Star for two years of development. However, the old man has already registered him, seemingly charging a certain fee. If he wants to breach the contract, Wang Dong's young body will have to bear the debt, so he can only go earn his first pot of gold

However, after taking care of his own matters here, Wang Dong could only choose to engage in nonsensical conversations with the dazed Heitan, or practice on his own. For the sake of his bright future and great prospects, and in hopes of one day being in a position to look down upon the old man while tossing him a bottle of wine, Wang Dong decided to undertake some meaningful cultivation.

As an energetic young person, especially being a pure novice, it is indeed commendable that Wang Dong can find peace of mind

Undoubtedly, the most powerful is the Battle God Technique found within the Battle God Hall. This is a martial art created by General Li Feng of the Seven Stars, and only those who enter the Battle God Hall can practice it. This place is also regarded as the most mysterious sanctuary of humanity, said to exist within a subspace.

The sound of space remains as sweet as ever, but the surrounding passengers cannot help but curse. However, there is no alternative; sleep is the most economical option, and their spacecraft is not first class. It is uncomfortable during the curved flight, and the government is always stingy towards the poor

Armored suits have also replaced mobile suits as the main force against the Zaku tribe, making the number of human warriors critically important. Therefore, during those crucial periods, humanity strongly encouraged reproduction

In this beautiful ghostly place, Wang Dong could only pass the time with training. Without armed armor, he would soon end up spitting blood and dying after going out for a short while

More than three hundred years ago, a brilliant star emerged in human history, known as a figure who profoundly influenced the course of humanity: General Li Feng, the Seven-Star General. He is the only Seven-Star in human history, symbolizing the respect of humans, the Iventians, and the Kaitians towards him. At that time, humanity had just learned to utilize space-jump technology, which provoked an attack from the Kaitians. However, the Kaitians were defeated and became part of human dominion. The true disaster, however, was the subsequent arrival of the Zago tribe, a terrifying race that thrived on the destruction of civilizations. General Li Feng led humanity in a thirty-year war against the Zago tribe, inflicting heavy losses upon them. Among the legends that emerged from this conflict, one notable tale is that of the Blade Warrior. Later generations believe that General Li Feng and the Blade Warrior may very well be the same person, though there is no conclusive evidence to support this claim

When the spaceship's boarding ramp was retracted, the farewell crowd went wild, tears and snot flowing freely. The old man jumped desperately, hoping to catch one last glimpse of his child

This is the cheap sympathy of the allocation officials; it is indeed not very suitable for young people to come here. What the government promotes is certainly very beautiful, but what is the reality? Soon they will realize how painful it is to be a pioneer.

The old man did not do many good deeds, but this was one of them: he taught Wang Dong the Blade Edge Technique, helping him to form his first mental cycle. Moreover, the old man always boasted that this was his unique skill, completely different from ordinary techniques. If Wang Dong could master it, he could achieve the legend of the Blade Edge Warrior from years ago. Of course, if the old man were not inebriated, he would likely be more persuasive.

Reading thousands of books is not as valuable as traveling thousands of miles, yet this journey to the Centaurus constellation is far beyond mere millions... To understand this matter, we must start from the beginning

Wang Dong had already slept enough on the spaceship, and at this moment, he was overflowing with energy, especially since young people tend to be restless. However, he tragically discovered that there were almost no entertainment facilities here, only a gym and a reading room. This planet was still in the development phase, and many facilities were lagging behind; after all, each one required a significant investment, and the government clearly would not invest in entertainment.

The combat capability of humanity is divided into three main components: the Eighth Brain Domain (commonly known as the Sea of Consciousness), Gene Core Power, and Armored Exoskeleton

It has been a week since arriving at Norton Star, a very calm week. Occasionally, I think of the old man, but the adaptability of young people is indeed strong. To be honest, since starting to practice the Blade Edge Technique, this is the first time Wang Dong has been so serious. If one does not concentrate on doing something, one might really go crazy. As long as the first cycle is formed, the Blade Edge Technique is generally easy to perform. However, over time, its effectiveness diminishes. The old man's method of cycling does not seem to have much effect either, but it takes more than five hours to cycle. Who has that much time?

Apart from genetic nuclear power and the strength of the armored suits, it ultimately depends on your financial resources. Ordinary armored suits merely optimize the transmission and exertion of combat power, while some high-quality armored suits can enhance this effect. However, their prices are also considerable; otherwise, how could FFC Corporation become one of the three major military manufacturers in humanity?

The knife-edge technique passed down by the old man indeed differs somewhat from the ordinary ones. Generally, the knife-edge technique operates on an eight-degree cycle, centered around the spiritual sea, forming a loop around the body's eight crucial gene core power points. However, the old man taught a sixteen-degree cycle, which doubled the difficulty. For a novice like Wang Dong, who had not yet activated the eighth brain domain, it was quite a struggle. The key issue was that there seemed to be no particularly remarkable effects.

This opportunity to open for free occurs only once, and it is only when citizens reach the legal age of fifteen that such a precious chance is exchanged by the old man for a bottle of wine...! ... No, it was two bottles!

The spacecraft gradually descended onto the main base of Norton Star. Through the windows, the scenery of Norton Star was fully visible. It is no wonder that the Norton fleet, which first discovered this place, was so excited; the terrain here indeed resembles that of Earth to a great extent. The key factor is the vegetation, which is green, providing an unparalleled visual stimulation for the explorers of space travel.

This is the fifth batch heading to Norton Star, where the three planets in the Andromeda Galaxy serve as a paradise for human immigrants. After three hundred years of development, they have established comprehensive and advanced living facilities, with welfare, education, and military defense all meeting or even exceeding the standards of the Solar System. However, Norton Star... is still somewhat primitive in terms of literature, especially with the pervasive presence of the Zago tribe, which is as tenacious as certain antique biological cockroaches on Earth, evolving alongside human progress.

The Moon, as the stronghold of the Iventers, has withstood the trials of war and time, and has now transformed into a center of technology and culture, also known as Paradise

Working here, if an accident occurs, one can only receive a modest compensation, as specified in the contract. Wang Dong does not wish to risk his life for a few bottles of wine for the old man

However, the heavens did not grant this hardworking young man an opportunity. On the morning of the seventh day, it is said that God rested in history. The alarm sounded with a piercing shriek, seemingly intent on piercing Wang Dong's eardrums. Classmate Wang Dong saw a screen full of ... ... the Zago tribe

Yet among the crowd, there was a figure that appeared remarkably young, looking no more than fourteen or fifteen years old. The boy gazed at the departure area, where an old man with a red nose was desperately waving his hat. The old man's eyes were red, clearly having cried. What reason could there be to send such a young child onto a spaceship like this?

With the assistance of Heitan, Wang Dong gained a general understanding of the situation at the base. The role of humans is primarily supervisory, as the overall operation of the base is automated. Heitan's function is to prevent workers like him from becoming bored to the point of madness

The first rule of conduct is to not leave the base, as the gravity on Norton Star is five times that of Earth. Furthermore, the safety factor on Norton Star is not very high; unless you are a highly skilled armed warrior, it is advisable to remain low-key.

Dear passengers, we are about to enter a twofold curvature flight. The spacecraft will arrive at the space station in 25 Earth hours for a space jump, followed by a journey of 120 Earth hours to the destination. During this time, we kindly ask all passengers to engage in deep sleep to ensure their physical well-being

Gazing at the starry sky outside, Wang Dong could only sigh, pondering what the future might hold, completely at a loss. In truth, he did not particularly blame the old man; without him, there would be no Wang Dong. Although the old man had many shortcomings, he provided him with a home, rather than leaving him in a cold orphanage. Perhaps there are good opportunities waiting for him on Norton Star, and he might become a young wealthy man returning home in glory. By then, if he gains insight, he might take a chance and throw it all away.

The only true breakthrough point is Venus; the other planets in the solar system lack development potential. Rather than developing them, it would be better to directly construct space cities. However, since the maturation of space jump technology, after centuries of continuous attempts, failures, and further attempts, humanity finally discovered three planets suitable for human habitation in the Andromeda Galaxy, named Dawn, Hope, and Alpha. These places are similar to Earth, and given humanity's current technology and the explosive population growth, they quickly became humanity's second homeland.

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