Chapter 457: The Entire World is Working Hard for Your Return

"Notify the Japanese team to begin the third phase of energy extraction. Our transmission network here is ready," Li Xuanfeng commanded, then turned to the holographic map at his side, which displayed energy transmission lines covering the globe like a precise spiderweb.

"We still need to reinforce the stability nodes in the Pacific region," he said, pointing to several key points on the map. "The undersea energy stations there are susceptible to ocean currents."

Meanwhile, the Ganges Cultivation Center in India had entered a state of full combat readiness. Master Lakshmi personally guided 108 selected Yogis to begin a seven-day purification meditation in preparation for operating the "Five Elements Lotus Mandala." These Yogis came from different countries and cultivation traditions, but at this moment, their goal was entirely unified.

Inside the meditation Shengdian on the banks of the Ganges River, the 108 Yogis sat cross-legged in nine concentric circles, with Master Lakshmi in the center. A special meditation incense was lit in front of each person, helping to purify the mind and enhance sensitivity. The dome of the Shengdian was ingeniously designed to gather natural energy and channel it toward the center.

"Remember," Lakshmi's voice was calm yet powerful, "the key to the success of the Array lies not in individual power, but in the perfect coordination among the 108 people. We must be like a single entity, a single living organism composed of 108 cells."

The Yogis responded softly, then entered a state of deep meditation. As time passed, the energy fluctuations within the Shengdian gradually synchronized, and the 108 individual energy fields began to merge into a larger whole—this was the fundamental condition required for the "Five Elements Lotus Mandala" to function.

Egypt, Giza Plateau.

The mission of the Jin Zi Ta Cultivation Center was equally important: responsibility for time-space stability. Center Director Faruk Hasan explained, "During the process of Spiritual Body Reunion, intense time-space tremors may occur; our task is to ensure these tremors do not spread globally."

Inside the Jin Zi Ta, the Time-Space Stabilization Array left behind by ancient Egyptian priests was reactivated, while simultaneously incorporating new elements of modern quantum theory. Several Practitioners specializing in time-based secret arts were meticulously fine-tuning the Array to ensure it could exert maximum efficacy at the critical moment.

"The Jin Zi Ta itself is a massive energy focuser," Faruk explained, pointing to the special geometric structure inside the pyramid. "We are merely awakening its dormant power."

Deep in the Amazon Rainforest of South America, the Amazon Cultivation Center was equally busy. The Practitioners here had an extraordinary connection with Nature, and their task was to use natural energy to reinforce the global barrier, preventing potential interference from Void Energy.

Inside the center, a group of Practitioners dressed in bark-woven garments were dancing around a massive sacred tree. Their footsteps resonated with the root system beneath the tree, awakening the natural energy sleeping underground. As the dance progressed, visible green energy began to rise from the ground, gradually forming a protective shield that covered the entire cultivation center.

"The earth's veins have awakened," Center Director Maria Sanchez said to the officials who had come to inspect. "Next, we will guide this energy along preset paths to key nodes across the globe, forming a solid natural barrier."

The cultivation center in the European Alps was responsible for guiding the dreams of ordinary people worldwide, helping the "Collective Dream Network" reach its optimal state. The Practitioners here specialized in mental communication and dream manipulation; they were developing a special "Collective Meditation Guidance Protocol" to help hundreds of millions of ordinary people contribute their conscious power more effectively at the critical moment.

"We don't need everyone to become a cultivation master," Center Director Heinrich Schmidt explained. "They only need to focus their minds on imagining specific images at a specific moment to produce an astonishing collective consciousness effect. It is like a supercomputer, where everyone is a processing unit."

Governments of all nations cooperated fully with this unprecedented global operation. The military deployed to maintain security in key areas to prevent any possible interference; transportation departments temporarily adjusted flight routes to avoid energy transmission lines; power departments ensured that energy supplies to relevant facilities would not be interrupted; and even meteorological departments sent experts to monitor and forecast weather conditions for the critical dates.

Ordinary citizens came in an endless stream to offer their support voluntarily. Around every cultivation center, large numbers of people had spontaneously set up temporary camps. Many of them were members of the "Lin Xuan Xiao Yuan Watchers"; although they could not directly participate in the core work, they provided logistical support, maintained order, and conducted collective meditation at fixed times every night, providing additional conscious support for the entire operation.

"I have seen them in my dreams," a young girl from Canada told a reporter. "Although I am not a Practitioner, I can feel their call. They sacrificed everything for us, and now it is time for us to repay them."

Global media reported on the preparations 24 hours a day without interruption, and billions of people followed the developments via live broadcasts. This had become more than just a cultivation operation; it had become a grand event in which all of humanity participated together. On social media, topics such as #Lin Xuan Small Courtyard Return# and #Seven Stars Return to Position# remained trending, with people sharing their dream experiences and exchanging their expectations for the future.

Inside the Cultivation Science Headquarters, Xu Feng presided over multiple coordination meetings every day to ensure that every link connected seamlessly. The massive holographic projection in the conference room displayed real-time conditions across the globe, and the heads of the Five Great Cultivation Centers participated in discussions via the Quantum Communication System to resolve various issues as they arose.

"Beijing Center reports: the first phase of the energy transmission network test was successful, and transmission efficiency reached the expected standard."

"Egypt Center reports: the Time-Space Stabilization Array has completed 85% of its calibration work, and all preparations are expected to be finished within three days."

"South America Center reports: the natural energy barrier has covered 30% of the global key nodes, and progress is on schedule."

Xu Feng carefully recorded the reports from each center, occasionally asking questions or offering suggestions. As the commander-in-chief of the entire operation, he had to ensure that every detail was flawless. Even the smallest mistake could lead to the failure of the entire plan.

After the meeting, Xu Feng went to the Core storage room. The Seven Cores had been placed in special energy containers, ready to be transferred to the main ceremony site at any time. The two Yin-Yang Dual-Colored Cores were particularly active, constantly emitting pulsating light as if responding to something.

"Soon," Xu Feng whispered to the Cores. "All preparations are proceeding according to plan. Can you feel it? The whole world is working hard for your return."

The Cores seemed to understand his words; the frequency of their flickering light changed subtly, conveying a sense of anticipation and gratitude.