Chapter 61: Before Leaving (Middle)

Since the merger of the two major Martial Arts Academies on Earth two years ago, an even greater upheaval has once again swept the entire planet.

All broadcast and internet channels on Earth began rapidly looping a joint official notice certified by the five major nations—

"Xingkong Martial Arts Hall will distribute a evolution elixir called 'Purple Light Dew' free of charge to all humans on Earth."

"Ordinary people who take Purple Light Dew will see a massive boost in constitution, and senior academy students who take it can directly breakthrough to the Warrior level!"

"All Warriors who breakthrough to the Planet Level may apply to Xingkong Martial Arts Hall for an interest‑free loan not exceeding 100 million Black Dragon Coins."

"The repayment term is 100 years; if the borrower reaches the Stellar Level within those 100 years, the loan will be waived entirely!"

"Warriors who pass Xingkong Martial Arts Hall's assessment will earn the qualification to enter the Universe!"

"Hall Master Zhou Yang has purchased a new habitable planet in the Milky Way as a bridgehead for Earth's humanity to enter the Universe."

Each announcement was continuously released, instantly causing a thunderous quake worldwide.

Although, under Xingkong Martial Arts Hall's guidance, the martial‑way atmosphere on Earth has surged far beyond what it was two years ago.

Yet in the vastly larger world of ordinary people, most continue to live the routine six‑to‑nine grind of ordinary laborers.

When they shop, they haggle over vegetables priced at a few cents per jin, and the meat in meals is instinctively reserved for the youngest family member.

The world of Warriors is both familiar and distant to them; perhaps most people will never intersect with Warriors in their lifetime, spending their lives in mundane drudgery.

In this very state, the major governments suddenly announced that humanity's destiny is the star‑filled sea.

One can imagine how shocking this is for ordinary Earthlings!

"Could it be that we've time‑traveled?"

That is the subconscious first thought of most people.

However, as batches of Purple Light Dew are distributed,

the physical condition of ordinary people skyrockets one by one, and a senior academy student even successfully breakthroughs to the Warrior level.

Thus the whole world instantly fell into a frenzy.

In Kyoto Base City, after completing the placement of the final C3-level Survival Base, Zhou Yang finally let out a gentle sigh.

"Old Jia, I suggest only a few senior officials need to know about this survival base; keep it from the public for now, lest people lose their sense of crisis and become complacent."

Zhou Yang casually instructed the person beside him.

"Hall Master Zhou makes sense; I'll coordinate with the government."

Next to him stood a middle‑aged man in a black Zhongshan suit, his temples tinged with gray.

He bowed lightly to Zhou Yang and said gratefully,

"Hall Master Zhou, I, Old Jia, on behalf of Huaxia, thank you!"

"Ah, no, no, no, Old Jia, I never expected this."

Seeing the middle‑aged man's gesture, Zhou Yang quickly stepped aside and steadied his arm.

The person before him was none other than the former top Huaxia Military specialist, Jia Yi.

Senator Jia Yi rose during the Great Nirvana era, charging at the forefront of the monster‑rebellion resistance, single‑handedly sheltering tens of millions of Huaxia citizens.

Later he firmly stood behind the Huaxia authorities, fully supporting the government and military in establishing numerous bases and restoring human order within Huaxia.

To this day, he continues to tirelessly work for Huaxia's interests and safety.

Zhou Yang naturally holds deep respect for such a person.

He gently steadied Jia Yi's arm, preventing him from bowing further.

"Old Jia, I am also Chinese; such small matters are expected."

Jia Yi tried again to bow, but seeing he could not, he gave up.

He straightened up and gave Zhou Yang a rueful smile:

"It seems I'm truly old now; the future of Earth's humanity will rest on you young ones."

Hearing his words, Zhou Yang couldn't help but smile:

"You really can't just retire now; Earth's humanity is about to gradually merge into the Universe, and over a billion Huaxia people need you to lead them onward. Wanting to slack off at this moment is unacceptable!"

"Heh, it's really not that I want to slack off."

Jia Yi shook his head with a wry smile, his face tinged with a hint of melancholy and resentment.

Zhou Yang, seeing his forlorn expression, laughed and asked further:

"What's the matter, any other difficulties here?"

"Hehe, it's not really a difficulty."

Jia Yi shook his head, "During the early outbreak of the Great Nirvana, to survive we often resorted to desperate techniques that damage the body; over time, they have depleted our potential."

At the end, he gave a bright smile:

"Nevertheless, having the fortune to see a legendary successor like you among the Huaxia people makes my life feel worthwhile!"

Listening to Jia Yi's words, Zhou Yang felt a pang of unease.

Veteran strongmen like Jia Yi, who have walked from the Great Nirvana era, each fought countless life‑and‑death battles for country, nation, family, or friends, inevitably bearing lingering chronic ailments.

Their rapid rise during the hardships of the Great Nirvana proves their innate talent and aptitude far surpass those of ordinary humans.

Yet because of these "old maladies," further advancement becomes extremely difficult, and lifespan is also affected.

It is indeed somewhat regrettable.

"Perhaps I could give it a try."

Zhou Yang's mind stirred slightly, as if recalling something.

He turned to Jia Yi, speaking in a teasing tone:

"Old Jia, not to hide it, besides cultivation I also enjoy studying methods of healing; shall I show you?"

"Oh? You know about this? Haha, then I'll leave it to Hall Master…"

Jia Yi also let out a hearty laugh.

He didn't really take it seriously, he was just joking with Zhou Yang.

"How do you see it, should we take a pulse or something?"

As he said so, he yanked up the sleeve of his left-hand Zhongshan suit, exposing a somewhat withered arm.

"There's no need to be so troublesome."

Zhou Yang chuckled, lightly placed a fingertip on his arm, and Spiritual Thought Power transported a strand of Life Yuan Power swiftly into his body.

"Hmm?"

In an instant, Zhou Yang's brows slightly furrowed.

The interior of Jia Yi indeed harbored many hidden injuries, and his functions were severely compromised.

The Life Yuan Power was rapidly consumed the moment it entered.

"How about it, Doctor Zhou, can my illness still be cured?"

Jia Yi was still joking with him.

"Just a trivial matter!"

Zhou Yang grinned, then swiftly transported more Life Yuan Power into Jia Yi's body.

As the Life Yuan Power continued to flow in, Jia Yi's complexion visibly reddened.

It was only then that Jia Yi finally felt the changes within his body.

His stubborn illness was healing, his previously waning bodily functions were rapidly recovering, and the white hair at his temples was gradually receding.

"This, this, this kind of feeling"

A strong expression of astonishment rose on his face, and a hint of hopeful light sparked in his eyes.

After a long while, Zhou Yang finally withdrew his finger and gave him a faint smile.

"Comrade Lao Jia, the revolution has not yet succeeded; keep striving, I am waiting for the day you lead the Huaxia Human Race out of Earth!"

(End of chapter)