Planet Pulverizer: A Mortal's Ascent-Chapter 404: Proposal

Li Pin listened to what Fan Xiu had to say about the future of the Martial God path and how it was inferior to the Astral God lineage. He could not refute these words now. In fact, there was a chance he might not even be able to refute them in the future.

Perhaps he might be able to stack on his current foundation and progress further, reaching the level of a Supreme Martial God. He might even succeed in achieving Celestial Breaker, entering a new realm.

However, other than that, he had no idea what could come after that.

Moreover, even if his path didn't end after reaching Celestial Breaker, how could he be so sure that his path could surpass the greatness of the Astral God, whose radiance filled the sky?

In some ways, Fu Qingtian was right. The Martial God path could only serve as an alternative.

The Astral Cultivators, inheriting the gift of that great Astral God, would dominate the next thousand years in this galaxy!

Even though they knew the Astral Cultivator's path had many flaws, they had no choice but to follow it.

Just then, the Solar Radiance Sovereign broke the heavy silence in the room. "At this point, we can only take a gamble."

"A gamble?" Fu Qingtian quickly realized what the Solar Radiance Sovereign was referring to. He quickly turned his gaze toward him. "You mean...?"

"Exactly." The Solar Radiance Sovereign nodded. "Let's contact the Divine Dragon Empire."

Hearing that, several Supreme Experts immediately voiced their objections.

"You want us to initiate contact with an alien civilization!?"

"That's completely out of the question!"

"We're already in such a difficult situation. If the Divine Dragon Empire has ill intentions, we'll face irreversible consequences!"

Solar Radiance Sovereign said calmly, "Not all alien civilizations are evil. Some are indeed infiltrating other forces and preparing for the great upheaval by holding more trump cards. However, some civilizations are well-intentioned. They plan to unite with us to achieve mutual success.

"We can't let the unknown paralyze us, trapping us in our comfort zones. We need to learn more advanced methods of utilizing astral energy and cultivation techniques from alien civilizations to combat the erosion of dark magic."

Solar Radiance Sovereign's words caused the room to fall into a brief silence.

Yuan Zhenchuan recalled the Divine Dragon Empire envoy they had captured. That person's astral energy wasn't as strong as theirs, but his combat prowess was almost on par with a Legend's! Had it not been for the Six Divine Rings, they might have not been able to capture him.

This illustrated how advanced the Divine Dragon Empire's techniques were. If they could acquire these techniques, the strength of all Legends would rise as a whole. When that happened, not only would they be able to resist dark magic, but they would be able to wipe out all of the demonic creatures that inhibited Gaia.

After all, their understanding of astral energy had only developed over the past century. It had only been through less than a century of careful experimentation. Meanwhile, advanced civilizations in contact with the outside world might already possess inherited Astral God cultivation systems.

Wu De was the first to express his stance. "This is too risky! We're gambling the entire future of humanity. I don't agree."

His words resonated with many others. Several Legends followed suit and voiced their opinion.

"I agree, it's too soon to make such a move. Contacting the Divine Dragon Empire? All the information we have came from that envoy we interrogated. What if what he provided wasn’t a way to communicate with them, but a trick to make us open a portal between our worlds, allowing their army to invade? Who would take responsibility for that?"

"Exactly! This is like flipping the table. The Divine Dragon Empire may seem kind and friendly through that envoy, but who would believe their civilization is free of evil? We're gambling our future on the hope that they'll be merciful."

However, as much as there were people against Solar Radiance Sovereign's proposal, many also supported it.

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"The erosion of dark magic means other civilizations have already started acting against us, while we're still being held back. What's wrong with seeking help from others to break this deadlock?"

"Don't forget, Gaia still has several races capable of building Divine Kingdoms. If we don't eliminate them, the Homo Sapien Alliance might not even recognize us as the legitimate civilization of Gaia."

"That's easy to say. No one can take responsibility if the Divine Dragon Empire arrives and causes humanity's extinction. But if the demonic creatures grow stronger because alien civilizations back them and defeat us Gaians, who will take responsibility for that?"[1]

"We've already won at Dark Moon Island. Step by step, we'll surely rid the world of these demonic creatures in three years!"

"Three years? The Purgatory Stone, the vessel for dark magic, appeared in our world over a decade ago. After more than ten years of buildup, who knows what those demonic creatures might have birthed with the help of alien civilizations? We might not even have three years left."

"You said it yourself—dark magic has been here for over a decade. We've waited this long; what's another three years?"

"Are you pretending not to know? They were biding their time to gather strength. We're at the end of the first phase. Do you think they'll stay still? The demonic creatures could soon launch a full assault. When that happens, how will you stop the surge of dark magic-infused demonic creatures?"

"Why can't we stop them? Astral energy is of a higher rank than dark magic! I don't believe we can't find a way to counter it!"

"They don't just wield dark magic; they're legendary demonic creatures. What you're facing isn't merely dark magic but legendary creatures immune to astral techniques!"

The two factions' debate grew increasingly intense, and what began as a proper Supreme Conference spiraled into chaos.

Yuan Zhenchuan wanted to intervene, yet he knew the argument wasn't about the dispute itself—it was a way for them to vent the crushing pressure weighing on them.

As the supreme commander of the Special United Squad, he could only sigh deeply.

At that moment, a person's voice broke through the clamor. "I wonder if I can handle this."

It was Li Pin. He said, "Even if the master of dark magic attempts to project their avatars onto Gaia, they must tread carefully. Just as powerful nations hesitate to openly interfere in weaker nations' internal affairs, these creatures likely won't appear in overwhelming numbers. Therefore... I'll give it a try."

Yuan Zhenchuan understood what he meant. "You mean... you will deal with those demonic creatures with dark magic?"

"Precisely. It's clear dark magic has been specifically designed to counter Astral Cultivators who lack complete training. However... while it can restrain astral energy, it has no effect on me."

Li Pin paused briefly. "The Martial God path is entirely different from that of an Astral Cultivator."

His words silenced the Supreme Experts arguing in the room, each lost in thought.

Solar Radiance Sovereign said, "This... truly seems to be the best solution."

There was a way for them to initiate contact with the Divine Dragon Empire, but as Wu De and others had pointed out, it was a gamble with the future of Gaia's people. No one wanted to take that risk unless it was their last resort.

Li Pin taking on the task of confronting these demonic creatures with dark magic was indeed the most practical solution. He was powerful and the dark magic had no restraining effects on him. Furthermore, the number of creatures affiliated with the dark magic was likely limited, so it should be fine for him to handle it alone.

"Is there anything we can do to assist?" the Solar Radiance Sovereign asked.

"At this point, only Hallmaster Li is truly equipped to face these demonic creatures with dark magic," Yuan Zhenchuan said, scanning the group. "I propose we grant him access to loan privileges. Hallmaster Li should be authorized to request any astral equipment or resources he needs, with the credits to be reimbursed later."

"Agreed," the Solar Radiance Sovereign affirmed.

"I also agree," Wan Guliu added with a slight nod.

Xiao Donghai quickly added. "Special circumstances require special measures. Since Hall Master Li has taken on the responsibility of dealing with those demonic creatures with dark magic, he should be granted the necessary convenience and privileges. I agree as well."

Fan Xiu, Fu Qingtian, Tu Tan, Ge Lin, Zhao Kunwu, and others voiced their votes. Every one of the Supreme Experts present unanimously approved the proposal.

"Since everyone agrees, we will proceed," Yuan Zhenchuan said, turning to Li Pin. "Hall Master Li, if you require any materials, you may apply directly at the Legendary Treasure Vault. Just make a record. As for dealing with the demonic creatures, we'll leave that to you."

"I will do my best," Li Pin said.

Yuan Zhenchuan nodded.

Then, he turned back to the group. "Time is of the essence. Although many Master Astral Cultivators have exhausted their astral energy and need time to rest, the cleanup of the remaining high-level perilous regions mustn't be delayed! Therefore, in three days, we will proceed with the original plan to clean up the Slave Valley."

***

The meeting continued for another two hours before breaking up.

As Li Pin left the meeting room, Yuan Zhenchuan, who had been conversing with a Legend nearby, quickly approached him and said, "The materials in the Legendary Treasure Vault are the accumulated efforts of countless legends over the years.

"But in exceptional times, we must take exceptional measures. Use what you need, and you can make up the credits later. As long as what you do is truly beneficial to the people of Gaia, you can proceed with a clear conscience."

Li Pin nodded. "I understand."

"If there's anything urgent you need, feel free to say it. We'll find a way to gather it as quickly as possible," Yuan Zhenchuan continued, lightly snorting. "Some factions have their own private coffers. In the past, we've turned a blind eye, but now... we can't let them drag their feet."

"I'll contact you if necessary," Li Pin replied.

"Good luck. I believe you won't disappoint us," Yuan Zhenchuan encouraged.

He then turned to leave.

Li Pin watched him go, then decided not to stay any longer at the now mostly cleared Dark Moon Island.

The decision the Supreme Council just made... while he would later need to repay the credits for the materials he used, in a sense... it could already be considered the entire Gaia people offering their support for his growth.

1. Gaians stand for humans of Gaia. ☜