Chapter 178
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Chapter 178: Halfway to Success
“Does this… count as successfully delivering the tuition?”
In the live room, countless people showed anxious expressions.
“It should be considered as delivering the second-grade spirit materials because that batch is all controlled by the Northern Army. As for the Comprehension Stone, the Southern Army found one, so that counts as delivered.”
“I remember the Military keeps records of every spirit material and spirit mine, corresponding to the tuition for different breakthrough individuals.”
“Since the second-grade spirit materials have been received, does that mean the corresponding breakthrough individuals can begin testing the plan’s effectiveness?”
“There’s an announcement! The Military reacted quickly and released an announcement!”
Everyone immediately logged onto the Military’s official website to check.
Sure enough, the Military had issued the latest announcement.
It was short and powerful.
Just three words—Testing Started.
“God bless, it must succeed! If it fails, the resulting chain reaction is simply unimaginable.”
“It should succeed! After all, these breakthrough individuals have paid their tuition.”
“It’s hard to say! They paid their tuition, but it was set by the breakthrough individuals themselves, not by Yi Chen, so they are still not official students.”
“I also think the success rate is quite high, but it mainly depends on the attitudes of various tribes.”
“This matter concerns the survival of all humanity. If we fail, it could lead to a terrible alliance among the tribes. Everyone must avoid saying things like ‘it should succeed’ or ‘the probability of success is high’; just seeing those words makes me anxious…”
“Indeed, in front of Yi Chen, the times we felt the success rate was highest often ended in failure. So, everyone should not hold too much hope and definitely shouldn’t say the success rate is high.”
“Yes, yes, yes! Not thinking about it often brings us surprises.”
Everyone fell deep into an unshakeable mystique.
Time passed, second by second.
All humanity felt like each day stretched on for a year.
They anxiously awaited news.
Yet, they dared not overthink.
Finally, after more than an hour,
the Military updated the announcement again.
The content was a bit more detailed.
Eighteen testers who had undergone Mental Tests and training successfully broke through to the first level of the Heart Tribulation Stage.
However, Yi Chen still appeared among the various heart tribulation illusions, and it remained the hardest heart tribulation to overcome.
But the difficulty had significantly decreased.
“Does this mean the ‘Tuition Plan’ is effective?”
“Of course it’s effective, and very effective! Previously, no breakthrough individual succeeded in completing a breakthrough.”
“Now, all eighteen breakthrough individuals have successfully reached the first level of the Heart Tribulation Stage. Although they had undergone rigorous Mental Tests and training before, and their willpower is beyond that of ordinary people, this result far surpasses anyone’s previous breakthroughs.”
“Why does Yi Chen still appear in the heart tribulation?”
“It should be said that the ‘Tuition Plan’ only succeeded halfway. On our side, we can feel at ease, and Yi Chen has also gained satisfactory benefits.”
“But the problem is, Yi Chen hasn’t granted forgiveness or recognition, so he is not an official student.”
“To put it simply, it’s like we were sentenced to three years in prison for stealing. We voluntarily compensated, which earned us a reduction of two years.”
“The remaining year may be due to not receiving Yi Chen’s forgiveness, or it could be that the law states this; compensation cannot fully absolve us, and the maximum reduction is only two years.”
“The current situation is like we only have two years of lifespan left; a three-year sentence is almost equivalent to a death sentence. However, if it’s reduced to one year, though it will be difficult, we still have a chance to come out.”
“That’s fine, as long as we can successfully break through. At worst, when we reach the Peak of the ninth level of Spirit Consciousness, we can spend a little more time on self-cultivation and strengthening willpower.”
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Although this result wasn’t the most anticipated or desired, it certainly wasn’t the worst.
It was a preferable outcome.
At the very least, they didn’t have to worry about being unable to break through to the first level of the Heart Tribulation Stage, which would put the entire Federation of Humanity at a great crisis due to the approaching lifespan cap.
“Everyone shouldn’t rejoice too early, because after breaking through to the first level of the Heart Tribulation Stage, we still need to continue stealing the Chaos Technique at the first level of Heart Tribulation and the weapon refining technique, or other new skills.”
“If the heart tribulation exists, it’s only because we haven’t gained Yi Chen’s understanding and authorization. What worries me is that if the stealing amount increases, the sentencing might become more serious, leading to bigger troubles in the future.”
“Hey, big brother, don’t scare me! I’m easily frightened…”
“Yeah! This heart tribulation, they say failing will damage the meridians and Qi Sea; thankfully, it hasn’t reached an irreversible degree, and with our humanity’s medical level, we can treat it.”
“If the sentencing increases, or it becomes a repeat offense and the punishment is heavier, wouldn’t the consequences be very serious?”
“Who knows? But the Chaos Technique at the Heart Tribulation Stage lies in front of you. Can you resist the temptation and choose to look the other way, keeping your realm at the first level of Heart Tribulation?”
“Not to mention, the race war in this star cluster has already broken out. Our humanity needs to become stronger to have a chance of being the ultimate victor.”
“So, let’s bury our heads in the sand! If the sky falls, there will be tall ones to hold it up. These are matters for the council to worry about and find solutions; there will always be a way to resolve them.”
“At worst, our levels are low! Most talents are only at the seventh or eighth level of Spirit Release, just like you, a poor soul who doesn’t need to worry about becoming a billionaire and being targeted.”
“When you’re close to becoming a billionaire, look at what happens to those who have already become billionaires, then make your decision.”
“Instead of worrying about that, you should be concerned if you can cultivate to the Peak of the ninth level of Spirit Consciousness within the two-thousand-year lifespan cap.”
“That sounds pretty reasonable…”
“I suddenly don’t feel anxious. As a fifth-level Spirit Release trash holding back the average, what should I be worried about?”
“I suddenly feel like the rain has passed and the sky has cleared!”
“After so many days of worry, I finally feel relieved. I need to find a girlfriend to play some games and relax!”
At this moment, the weight that hung over all of humanity’s hearts finally came down.
Even though the result wasn’t perfect and might still carry hidden dangers,
such dangers were not matters ordinary people could qualify to consider or solve.
Only the high-ranking Federation officials and the Military would consider such issues and have the capacity to respond and take precautions in advance.
“The ‘Tuition Plan’ is successful! The power of the heart tribulation has greatly diminished, and there is no hurdle we cannot overcome in the Federation of Humanity!”
“The stock market ends its turmoil, soaring across the board!”
“The Elite Fleet brings news of success once again, having occupied the one-thousandth life planet in the Angelic Galaxy and killed a two-winged golden angel. According to reliable rumors, this two-winged golden angel is related by blood to the Leader of the Angelic Beings!”
Major news outlets quickly updated their front pages with optimistic and positive statements, entirely silent about any potential negative outcomes.
Internal conflicts disappeared, and external circumstances looked very promising.
The entire Federation of Humanity seemed to regain its vibrant, forward-moving momentum.
