Chapter 700: The New Era of Awakening

A month later.
“Today’s Breaking News: Reconstruction efforts in the East Sea Safe Zone are proceeding in an orderly manner. Interested Awakeners are requested to report to the local Military.”
“Capital News: The first national conference concluded successfully. At the meeting, Chairperson Yenir emphasized, ‘We must build a new era and prepare in advance for potential disasters.’ The National Awakening Act was passed, and a state of wartime preparedness was declared to ready the nation for joint efforts with Asian countries.”
“Starbright Merchant Guild News: The Guild will provide essential supplies to coastal survivors and is actively purchasing resources critical for Safe Zone construction. High-Level Awakeners are urgently recruited to head to the Border Safe Zone for missions. Interested parties, please contact us.”
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At the Guangxi Battle Zone border, a seemingly endless line of survivors wound like a serpentine dragon, each burdened with their belongings as they migrated.
Occasionally, the roar of fighter jets on escort missions shattered the air while military trucks, packed with women and children, sped past.
With the help of countless Awakeners and military personnel, over six million Battle Zone survivors merged like tributaries into a river, all headed for North China.
On a military-green troop carrier, a Middle-Aged Man wearing a white headscarf clutched his child tightly. The shaking vehicle made it hard for him to discern the mountains behind.
That was their home, their gathering place.
In his daze, he could almost see the stone stele erected atop the mountain.
“Dada… why do we have to leave here?”
“Where are we going?”
The little boy, nestled in his father’s arms, asked with fear. It was his first time leaving the settlement and witnessing such a multitude of Awakeners—the last time being when a helicopter had landed in the village.
“We’re going far away—to our new home… maybe it’s called Dawn City?”
The man lowered his head, uncertain as he answered the little boy’s question.
Ever since half a month ago, it felt as if the world had plunged into fresh turmoil. That day, he witnessed numerous fighter jets crossing the border and saw several Third-Stage Awakened, legendary figures battling high in the sky.
That very day, three suns emerged; rolling orange-red fireballs nearly illuminated the entire border.
As one of the most lowly survivors, he knew nothing of his country’s internal affairs. All he heard was the name Yenir repeated over broadcasts. The Military claimed to have eradicated the Rebels, while a massive battle broke out in the distant Capital.
Coastal survivors described overwhelming Sea Beasts and recounted tsunamis towering a hundred meters high that obliterated everything.
Fortunately, things eventually calmed, though the border and the coast became uninhabitable.
Prominent figures in the settlements declared that a new era had arrived along with new disasters. The nation would construct an enormous Safe Zone, and their destination—referred to as Dawn Fortress—was their new home.
“Dada, is it safe there? Will someone protect us?”
The Middle-Aged Man paused, staring at the vulnerable little boy in his arms, momentarily at a loss for words.
Before he could glance toward the Awakeners and soldiers outside the convoy, a Youth in the cabin eagerly interjected, eyes sparkling with hope:
“Xiao Nan, what are you afraid of? Stop always counting on others for protection. Of course, your brother will shield you until you’re grown!”
“Didn’t you hear the Capital’s announcement? Now everyone will become an Awakener! Everyone will receive a potion and get trained! One day, you’ll be an Awakener protecting all of us!”
After speaking, the Youth grinned broadly and affectionately patted the little boy’s head.
Many around them erupted into cheers at the news of the National Awakening plan. Though the migration and the massive changes within the Battle Zone stirred unease, the promise of universal Awakening soothed anxious hearts.
In the apocalypse, nothing is more crucial than power.
According to influential figures, after quelling the Rebels, the Military seized vast resources—enough to transform everyone into an Awakener! Even the once-canceled protective potions would be replenished for all!
No one’s innate talent would ever be wasted again; perhaps a new legend would be born among these millions.
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Zombie Nation Dungeon.
Inside the endless military factory, Yenir watched calmly as the transfer channel continuously belched out supplies.
The dungeon had become one with reality, with thousands of Awakeners toiling like busy bees, hauling spirit energy ore out in endless streams.
Meanwhile, a flood of engineers entering the dungeon from the real world was set to construct the largest superweapon in human history—an achievement that would surpass our current civilization by an entire era.
Aerospace Carrier!
This strategic weapon, whose blueprints were secured six months prior, began construction at that very moment.
With a planned build period of six months, over a hundred thousand Awakeners from various sectors and a million dungeon workers were mobilized to create a strategic-level weapon that would serve as Yenir’s global trump card.
Moreover, the reverse-engineered Spirit Energy Technology developed during construction would be a cornerstone in building the Dawn Fortress.
“The production line for the Supernatural Potion is complete. In at most a month, over a million Awakeners will emerge within Huaguo, with Third-Stage numbers approaching five digits.”
“That force, combined with Peak Third-Stage power, will be enough to sweep across Asia in no time.”
“In six months, when the Aerospace Carrier is fully built, its unmatched mobility and firepower will allow me to deploy an entire Third-Stage regiment to any corner of the Earth within three hours.”
“And that will mark the launch of the Global Initiative…”
With a glint in his eyes, Yenir surveyed the colossal framework of the carrier—a steel monster—and watched as countless Awakeners and engineers labored tirelessly to complete this airborne war machine.
Every Awakener involved in the project worked with unyielding zeal, like tireless ants contributing their strength.
Everyone could imagine the sheer shock that would ripple across the world when this epoch-defining supercarrier made its debut.
Yet, despite the orderly progress, Yenir sighed deeply as he turned away and strode decisively toward the dungeon exit.
Dawn Fortress, Aerospace Carrier, Supernatural Plan—the ultimate line of defense.
He had arranged all four major tasks to counter the apocalyptic disaster. With Huaguo’s united efforts, Yenir was confident that the Military would deliver a commendable performance in six months.
For him, however, even more important matters beckoned.
Although the Rebels had been exterminated, the greatest threat—Mother—escaped the Huaxia Battle Zone during the final clash.
Intelligence confirmed that Mother had appeared on the Pacific Coast, possibly harboring residual power there.
Worse yet, Mother’s strength was nearing a breakthrough into Fourth Stage, and behind her lurked a Fourth-Stage lifeform known as the Sea God!
“Break Fourth Stage!”
“What I need to do now is surge to Fourth Stage as quickly as possible—and then… the final showdown!”
Yenir slowly clenched his fists, his eyes fixed intently on the ring adorning his index finger.
Ling An Ring.
“Realm of Spiritual Peace…”
“There lie the secrets of Fourth Stage. Perhaps, no matter what, I must venture there!”
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Finale