Chapter 663: Who Wouldn't Panic
At the same time, Ling Zhan finally understood why, on the day the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons descended, it prioritized destroying the Kingdom of the Plains.
Once the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons fully occupied the Kingdom of the Plains, these monsters would become even more powerful.
Even now, half of the Sacred Continent’s territory remains in the hands of the Ten Thousand Demons Clan.
The remaining half was reclaimed through the collective efforts of nations across the globe after countless years of struggle.
However, the one piece of good news is that the most fertile southern region of the Sacred Continent has been reclaimed.
Additionally, the main city of Asal, known as the ‘World’s First Sacred City,’ was successfully recovered as the frontline base against the Ten Thousand Demons Clan.
This time, Ling Zhan was heading to the main city of Asal.
This first sacred city boasts an enormous population numbering in the billions.
Among them is a terrifying statistic.
Professionals below level 80 account for 10%.
Level 80 Professionals account for 15%.
Level 90 Professionals account for 40%.
Professionals above level 100 account for 35%.
Of course…
Not all residents of the main city of Asal are Professionals. Among the vast population, Professionals constitute approximately 70% of the total.
Some might wonder: as the frontline against the Ten Thousand Demons Clan, isn’t it true that only Professionals above level 80, with the approval of the global corps, are allowed entry?
How is it possible that nearly 30% of the population consists of ordinary people?
This brings up a topic that dates back many years.
When the Kingdom of the Plains was annihilated, and the disasters of ghosts and demons descended en masse.
The first reaction of all major races was not one of spirited resistance but rather faces filled with endless fear.
This is understandable.
When you see an entire Kingdom destroyed with ease.
When you witness massive demons, exuding overwhelming malice, shattering a city with a single step.
When you see monsters manipulating destructive elements like lightning and fire at will.
When you discover that your so-called nuclear weapons are completely ineffective.
At that moment…
Who wouldn’t panic?
It was in that very year.
The global Professional forces began to flourish. In less than half a year, over a hundred level-100 powerhouses emerged.
The number of powerhouses below level 100 was countless.
This gave nations the confidence to challenge forbidden lands.
Thus, they decided to reclaim the Sacred Continent, whose lands were covered by the branches of the Tree of Life.
However.
Such an aggressive proposal was met with opposition from most Professionals.
In their view: “What a joke! Do you know how terrifying those monsters in the forbidden lands are? It’s already good enough to defend our homes, and you still want to take the initiative to attack? Are you crazy?”
But in the eyes of far-sighted leaders of various nations, reclaiming the Sacred Continent was an urgent matter.
Because if the monsters from the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons continued to be nourished by the Tree of Life for an extended period, it would inevitably lead to the extinction of all global life forms.
This is no exaggeration.
Thus, nations adopted a ‘solution’ that was criticized by thousands but proved highly effective.
That was to send the families of moderately strong but unwilling-to-fight Professionals to the Sacred Continent.
As a result.
Back then, national leaders were cursed as ‘cold-blooded demons’ and ‘scum.’
Curses aside.
They still had to grit their teeth and fight.
When they fought, huh?
It seemed that the monsters from the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons weren’t as invincible as the legends suggested!
Encouraged, the Professionals boosted their morale, launched an offensive, and reclaimed dozens of major cities, securing half of the Sacred Continent’s territory.
The Ten Thousand Demons Clan in the Abyss likely never imagined that these insignificant ants would dare counterattack and even seem to possess the power to resist them.
Thus, they quickly reinforced their troops, leading to years of stalemate that continues to this day.
It was also because families of Professionals were brought here back then.
They discovered that not only was this land rich in resources, but it also had outstanding talents and was incredibly safe. After all, if this place fell, it would signify the end of nations worldwide.
Subsequently, these people settled in the Sacred Continent.
For this reason, a rule was established in the Sacred Continent.
Any Professional who defended the frontline battlefield of the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons for ten years and achieved sufficient merit would be allowed to bring their immediate family to settle in the Sacred Continent. They would also receive Sacred Continent citizenship, enjoying social welfare and various privileges provided jointly by all nations.
Even if your child has a talent value of 1…
It’s no problem!!
As long as they can become a Professional, they’ll be given spiritual medicine and resources to their heart’s content, ensuring they reach at least level 80.
If they have decent talent, reaching level 100 wouldn’t be an issue.
Even if they can’t become a Professional, they can still be nurtured into an excellent auxiliary occupation.
After years of development.
And generations of reproduction and settlement.
This created the current state of the southern Sacred Continent.
“No wonder even the staff here have an average level of 90.”
“I suppose those with great talent in the Sacred Continent have already been cultivated into top-level powerhouses above level 100.”
“My level 100 non-specialist self probably doesn’t even count as a leek in their eyes…”
Ling Zhan muttered self-deprecatingly as he continued flipping through the books.
So, in the later stages, level 100s were everywhere, and level 90s were nothing special, huh?
Thinking of the ‘Upper Realm’ mentioned by General Li.
What would be the power level there?
Level 200?
Level 300?
Or even higher?
At this thought.
Ling Zhan felt the long-lost surge of battle spirit flowing through his entire body.
This infinitely distant path, with no visible end, was precisely what made it worth pursuing!
………
The subsequent space travel was quite lengthy.
Even with space warships equipped with spatial runes for continuous space traversal, it still took nearly half a month before a staff member signaled the arrival at their destination.
The spirits of all Professionals aboard the entire space warship were instantly lifted!
They’ve arrived!
Finally, they’ve arrived!
This Sacred Continent, regarded by countless Professionals as the land of dreams and enlightenment, had finally been reached!
Countless Professionals had risen here to prominence!
Of course…
Countless Professionals had also fallen here.
In one phrase.
Life and death are fated, and fortune is in the heavens!
Once you set foot on this land filled with opportunities and dangers, it’s time to test your strength and luck.
Will you rise to prominence and make a name for yourself?
Or will you helplessly fall, vanishing without a trace?
Everything depends on how tough your fate is.
Hiss!!
At this moment.
The enormous sound of venting air announced that this majestic space warship had reached its landing point.
All Professionals in the cabin rose excitedly, their faces filled with eagerness and enthusiasm.
Ling Zhan also stood up slowly, his cold eyes gazing out the window.
There…
A towering yet fantastical sacred city stood silently…