At this moment, shatter the dimensional barrier.

Chapter 168 Xia Kingdom Elites, Set Off! This is the Real Revolution!
“It’s the way things are… No wonder the cultivation laws for extraordinary beings are like this.” Tao Jing came back to her senses and unconsciously touched the ‘Eye of God’ at her waist. The Eye of God responded to her emotions and emitted a faint earthy yellow light.

Descriptions of 'Heavenly Principles' from various classical books of the Xia Kingdom came to mind.

The earliest mention of this concept can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period in the book "Zhuangzi: Tianyun". The concept of Tianli refers to the natural way of operation, which is the origin of all things. It is invisible and inaudible within the universe, yet it exists in all things.

This means that 'the principles of nature' are the origin of all things in nature, transcending time and space and remaining eternally unchanged.

Subsequently, the core of Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism in the Song Dynasty was "preserve the principles of Heaven and eliminate human desires." However, the principles of Heaven became apparent in this era, proving the error of Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism.

Later, it was the Ming Dynasty thinker Wang Yangming who clearly elucidated the concept of "Heavenly Principles." In his philosophy of mind, Wang Yangming explained that Heavenly Principles are unified with "innate knowledge," and that Heavenly Principles reside in the hearts of men.

The current system of extraordinary cultivation perfectly aligns with the principles of Heaven that the sage Wang Yangming elucidated for the world.

In the literary, educational, and extraordinary circles of Xia Kingdom, Wang Yangming has been hailed as the "Sage Yangming," and "Yangming's Philosophy of Mind" is a classic text that extraordinary individuals in Xia Kingdom must study.
"The mind in its original state is neither good nor evil; its actions give rise to good or evil intentions. Knowing good and evil is innate knowledge; doing good and eliminating evil is the investigation of things—the unity of knowledge and action."

buzzing~
Moved by her heart, Tao Jing felt the 'Eye of God' in her hand flickering between light and dark. She quickly took the Eye of God off her waist and placed it in front of her eyes.

This is a spiritual elevation after her mindset has reached a new level. Each elevation represents a big step forward, and her skills will also be enhanced.

Now, her skill 'Guardian Jade' can not only defend against physical attacks after the Tokyo incident, but also defend against some mental attacks.

"Space...?" Tao Jing was somewhat incredulous, but the extra information in her mind forced her to believe it.

Her 'Guardian Jade' has actually evolved into a spatial barrier. Unfolding the 'Guardian Jade' can create another layer of space within the barrier, and the skill's coverage range has reached ten kilometers.

In other words, during the duration of her ability, even if the Tsar Bomba explodes in front of her, she and those she protects will be safe and sound.

This is simply outrageous. In the face of an enemy who cannot break through space, wouldn't she be invincible?
Thinking of this, she quickly looked at the 'measuring gauge' on her wrist. The gauge showed that she was currently at [98231], having increased by six thousand points.

She surpassed the Pope of the Vatican and ranked second in the world.

Despite his excitement, he immediately picked up the military communicator, which could directly communicate with all the high-ranking officials in Xia Kingdom, as well as superhumans with the rank of colonel.

"Hello, General Tao, are you requesting military supplies? Or have you encountered some trouble?"

"Lieutenant General Tao, we haven't detected any disasters on our end."

Tao Jing said solemnly, "No, the god who gave me the Eye of God has appeared and given our Xia Kingdom a divine decree."

Everyone in the video call fell silent instantly, holding their breath.

"Here's what happened." Tao Jing repeated everything that had just occurred, every word from the conversation, and explained in detail how she helped another civilization establish a republic, the general situation of the other civilization, and the planet's environment.

"Hahaha, as expected of Lieutenant General Tao! So many scholars and experts in the fields of history, folklore, Taoism, and so on in our Xia Kingdom have analyzed and pondered for so long, but none of them could have imagined that the deity would actually be our 'God of Heaven'." The major general and commander-in-chief of the Northern General Base laughed heartily during the video call.

To be able to serve as a general, one must reach the fourth rank; to be able to serve as the commander of a general base, one must be in the late stage of the fourth rank.

"Yes, yes, Comrade Tao, you are truly blessed by God."

"It turns out that God and the heavens are the same deity."

"In our Xia Kingdom, God is the law of heaven and the way of heaven. The West doesn't have this understanding and can only venerate Him as the only god."

"General Tao Jing, helping a civilization move towards the right future is an extraordinary feat. In our history, he would be a sage."

"The benefits that those who participated in this great undertaking received are beyond our imagination."

"Our National Astronomical Observatory has been paying close attention to the solar system. The sudden appearance of two life-bearing planets has caused quite a stir. Tao Zhongjiang must be going to one of them."

"Ahem, well then, let's discuss the plan here," an elderly man in the late fourth stage said softly.

"With the full support of the country and the three hundred slots provided by God, the candidates must be fully selected."

"We don't need to worry too much about safety. Those who can participate are morally sound, and their strength is at least at the third tier."

"Experts in Marxist-Leninist thought, scientists in practical fields, tactical and united front experts, etc., are all equally well-equipped."

"I have a question here: does that spatial bead allow people to carry large objects?"

"No, but small items are allowed." Tao Jing shook her head.

A middle-aged man said, "Then I have an idea. We'll pack everything we need into space equipment, and when we arrive at that planet, we'll form a complete command center."

"What we do best is that three people can form a temporary command to mobilize and unite the people."

“Three hundred people is enough to form a complete legion-level command and mobilization center, and each of them is quite capable.”

"That's right, if this happened in ancient times, it would be like heavenly soldiers descending from the heavens, hahaha."

"The problem is, where will the space equipment come from? Should we look to Wudang Mountain? Their space equipment isn't very big either, not enough to hold a satellite and an information system."

"Hehe, seniors, you've forgotten about the immortals." A thirty-year-old man chuckled.

"We may not have it, but the immortals do. Immortals can create blessed lands and grotto-heavens, so acquiring mere spatial equipment is a piece of cake for them."

"You're really clever, kid. None of us thought of that."

"The immortals are all at the sixth level or above, and their morality far surpasses ours. They certainly won't be stingy in helping a civilization with something so important."

“Alright, it’s decided then. We’ll first gather the talents of Xia Kingdom, and your ‘Extraordinary Legion’ will send someone to visit the immortal.”

The online meeting ended quickly. Gathering three hundred people, even if they were all elites from various industries, was not an obstacle. Let alone three hundred people, even thirty thousand people would be easy for Xia Guo at present. It's just that having so few people would slow down the progress of various industries in Xia Guo.

……

A moment later, a 'teleportation anchor point' near Mount Emei became brightly lit, and an old man with gray hair and a half-foot-long beard, dressed in a gray training uniform, emerged from the light.

"This is my first time visiting an immortal." Yu Chengyue looked at the mountain in the distance, half of which was shrouded in clouds and mist: "Immortals prefer quiet and do not want to be disturbed, which is why they built the Immortal's Grotto in a place far away from roads."

Yu Chengyue tapped his toes, and lightning element bloomed in his body, enveloping him and forming a phantom of a swift, which flew towards the Immortal Cave at supersonic speed.

Outside the Immortal Cave, there is a spacious platform filled with rare and exotic plants from Teyvat, and there are also stone tables and benches on the platform.

A young man was slowly stirring the floating tea leaves on his teacup with the lid, looking up at a sliver of lightning that was approaching from afar.

"Looks like we have guests."

"Oh? It's that martial artist." The graceful, blue-clad, red-rimmed-glasses-wearing True Lord Liuyun asked in surprise.

"After learning of our thoughts, they have never come to contact us. Could it be that they have encountered an insurmountable problem by sending someone here this time?"

However, given the astonishing power of the Xia Kingdom, unless they encounter a problem at the level of a god, they wouldn't bother to contact them.

Even setting aside the immortals and gods, the Xia Kingdom's national strength was such that even the seven kingdoms of Teyvat combined could not defeat it.

“I haven’t sensed anything unusual in Xia Kingdom, nor have I noticed any restlessness among the Xia people. They must have something else to ask of me.” Zhongli finished speaking, blowing on the steam from his teacup to taste it.

The ley lines of the 'Origin Star' are much thicker than those of Teyvat, and the earth is very solid. If it weren't for his strength as a top-tier god who was about to reach the level of 'Great Power God-King', he really wouldn't have been able to amplify his perception to the entire Xia Kingdom.

Moreover, the 'Origin Star' continues to grow stronger at a considerable pace.

The strengthening of the 'Origin Star' should be directly related to Lord Tianli. As long as Lord Tianli is still alive, the 'Origin Star' will continue to grow stronger.

After all, the Pantheon and the Underworld are both on this planet, and the 'World Tree' itself is also on this planet.

The 'World Tree' on other planets is not the real World Tree, but merely a branch of the 'Silver Ancient Tree'. However, the 'Silver Ancient Tree' is very powerful, even comparable to the one in Teyvat.

Yu Chengyue arrived at the foot of the mountain peak of the Immortal Cave Heaven, clasped his hands together, and shouted loudly: "I am Yu Chengyue, a lieutenant general of the Xia Kingdom. I have a divine decree issued to the Xia Kingdom by the Heavenly Law, which requires the help of the immortal's spatial magic treasure. I request the immortal to appear and meet me."

Yu Chengyue's voice echoed throughout the mountains and forests.

Zhongli paused slightly in his hand holding the teacup, then naturally put it down.

"The divine decree of Lord Tianli?" Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun was stunned for a moment, then quickly transformed into a crane and flew towards the foot of the mountain.

Yu Chengyue was still in the gesture of clasped hands when he sensed the disturbance of the wind element and quickly looked over.

A large, bluish-white crane gracefully landed on the crown of a large tree. A swirling blue light appeared, revealing a woman's figure, whose dignified yet intellectual voice resounded.

"Martial artist, you claim to have come bearing a divine decree from Heaven? What is this decree? Tell me quickly."

Yu Chengyue remained calm. At his age, he had experienced too much to be surprised or amazed by the sight of a fairy.

"I tell you, my lord, this is what happened..."

Yu Chengyue quickly explained the cause and effect of the matter.

"So that's how it is. If that's the case, then it's not surprising." Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun breathed a sigh of relief. She thought that Lord Tianli had given her some kind of order, but it turned out to be a false alarm.

"You're quite clever, knowing that I, True Monarch Liuyun Jiefeng, have some expertise in the realm of space. Since you have a request, this immortal naturally cannot stand idly by." True Monarch Liuyun Jiefeng slightly raised his chin, somewhat arrogantly.

As he spoke, a green jade bracelet appeared in his hand.

"This is the 'Universe-Bound Space' that I created. It contains a space of a hundred feet in diameter. Although it cannot hold living people and is not as wondrous as a grotto-heaven, it is enough for you."

The jade bracelet flew towards Yu Chengyue, who quickly caught it, a look of joy on his face.

A hundred feet in diameter? This space is more than enough, more than enough.

One zhang is approximately equal to 3.33 meters, so one hundred zhang is equal to 333 x 333, which is approximately 100,000 square meters. This is then multiplied by the height of 333 meters.

This space is large enough to fit five aircraft carriers stacked together.

"Thank you, Immortal. I will return it once I have used it." Yu Chengyue quickly clasped his hands in thanks.

"There's no need to return it to me. I see that your Xia Kingdom lacks the means to store things in space, so I'll give you this 'Qiankun Yi Na' as a gift," said True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng. "So that you won't bother me again if you need to store things in space in the future."

Upon hearing this, Yu Chengyue was overjoyed, and his voice became excited: "Xia Kingdom is very grateful for the immortal's generous gift. Xia Kingdom is deeply grateful. If there is anything we can do to help Xia Kingdom in the future, please do not hesitate to ask for our help."

This 'space equipment' will be of great help to the Xia Kingdom.

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun continued, "We immortals are not indifferent to worldly affairs and the suffering of mortals. After my disciples graduate, the immortal arts and skills they have learned will be given back to the people of Xia Kingdom."

"You now intend to build a route to Mars. If in the future, when roads and trade become intertwined, you should simply treat the people of Liyue there in a friendly manner."

"Liyue?" Yu Chengyue was stunned for a moment, then he understood.

The Xia Kingdom knew that the immortals came from another world, and judging from what the immortals said, Liyue had already moved to Mars.

There are quite a few Liyue people who fell from another world in Xia Kingdom now, and Xia Kingdom also learned some things about the immortals from those Liyue people.

The civilization of Liyue is very similar to the culture of the Xia Kingdom; culturally, they could be considered like half-brothers. Therefore, the Xia Kingdom initially held a lot of goodwill towards Liyue. On another note, a civilization capable of producing beings of rank six or higher is itself proof of its greatness.

He had already reached the fifth rank, and he knew all too well how difficult it was to advance beyond the fifth rank. It was no longer as simple as just reaching a cultivation level; it was like entering a whole new world with each rank.

"Leave now, martial artist. Do not disturb this immortal's peace unless it is urgent." After saying this, True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng's body transformed into a blue light, and he gently spread his wings and flew into the clouds and mist of the mountain peak.

Yu Chengyue didn't say anything more, but clasped his hands together and bowed slightly.

The Xia Kingdom will record this favor and make some concessions to the Liyue Civilization in future trade along the Earth-Fire route.

The people of Xia were known for their vengeance and their doubly generous repayment of kindness.

This is to demonstrate the resilience of Xia Kingdom's civilization to other civilizations. Other civilizations know that they will receive double the reward for helping Xia Kingdom, so when Xia Kingdom encounters difficulties, even if they are not as good as others, they will not stand idly by and kick Xia Kingdom when it is down. They will also bet on Xia Kingdom's future returns.

This is the wisdom of a civilization.

At this moment, at the Suzaku main base, public spaceships flew in from all directions.

Three hundred elites from various industries disembarked from the spaceship.

There are business elites, Marxist-Leninist scholars, revolutionary experts, think tanks, scientists from various fields, special agents in the field of investigation, elites in the political field, engineers...

"Really, haha, I never thought that an old man like me could set foot on a planet from another world at my age." The white-haired old man in the white coat smiled so much that his eyes narrowed into slits.

"Hey, old man Qian Zhenli, weren't you in charge of the construction of the 'space service station' and the derivation of the element reaction theory? How come you're doing all this hard work?" another elderly man in a white coat with gray hair teased.

"What? Li Li, you're in agriculture and you can come, but I'm in power engineering and I can't?" Qian Zhenli rolled his eyes.

"What's wrong with agriculture? Aren't the extraordinary rice and fruits and vegetables you eat cultivated by us?"

"Ahem, academicians, please come this way. Your contributions to the Xia Kingdom are indisputable. This great undertaking, which has the potential to reach the fifth rank, is perfect for you," said a middle-aged man from the think tank.

Many non-combatants have also reached Tier 3 or Tier 4, such as these two elderly people who dedicated their lives to the Republic; they are both in the late Tier 4 stage.

Reaching a high rank is not only possible by fighting monsters; anyone who contributes to human civilization and promotes its development can achieve great things.

The tracks may be different, but the ideals are the same.

"Hao Zhikai, you little rascal, this time you're supposed to be helping civilization move towards a bright future, why did the country send you, Jia Xu, instead?"

"What you're saying is true. I used to be quite radical about international affairs, all talk and no action," Hao Zhikai said with a forced smile, sweating profusely under the suspicious gazes of the two academicians. He was one of the think tank members, specializing in analyzing the relationships and structures of the other world and then formulating plans.

They went to help civilizations, not to rule and colonize them. Therefore, it is necessary to cultivate the autonomy and initiative of civilizations so that after they leave, civilizations can get back on track and have the ability to self-regulate.

"Yeah, otherwise you wouldn't have been able to reach the peak of the third tier." Qian Zhenli nodded.

Just then, a whistle sounded, and engineering vehicles were transporting large packaging boxes over, which were neatly stacked on the open square. Logistics personnel were constantly moving back and forth like soldier ants.

Li Li clicked his tongue: "Tsk tsk, so much stuff. If this had happened before the arrival of the supernatural, our country would have been caught off guard and suffered a lot."

"One-third of this is filled with modular components for communication systems, which will be used to build signal transmission towers, enabling Earth observatories to communicate with us on another planet in real time," Qian Zhenli said proudly, his hands behind his back.

This is our country—powerful and confident.

"Bravo!" Hao Zhikai shouted excitedly.

"Haha, hello everyone! I never thought that we, who were completely unrelated before, could form a team." An elderly man in a Zhongshan suit walked over with a smile.

“Zhou Yunban, you’re really in for a treat this time. You old codger of republican theory and socialism are probably going to become one of the few who have truly mastered it all.” Qian Zhenli said enviously, “You might even become a saint of that civilization.”

"Not at all, I'm just talking theory. If I make a mistake, I'm afraid I'll become a sinner against civilization," Zhou Yunban said with a smile and shook his head.

Those who study theory but lack practical experience are merely academic elites. Only those who practice and succeed become masters, like Che Guevara, the liberation fighter from South America.

If that liberation soldier were alive today, he would probably have become a sixth-tier superhuman by now.

And now he is also going to that alien civilization to become a liberation fighter.

This was a golden opportunity to rise to the top, but everyone held back and gave it to him. After all, these kinds of opportunities require the right person and shouldn't be taken away.

At that moment, a group of soldiers in combat uniforms walked over, and one of them, a girl with pink hair who looked like she was underage, waved to them.

"Hello, hello, seniors. This time, our platoon will be responsible for protection and combat."

"It's Erica, she's so cute." Qian Zhenli smiled kindly, took out a handful of colorful candies from his white coat and handed them over: "Here, Grandpa has some candy."

"Oh, Grandpa Qian, I'm not a little kid anymore." Erica pouted as she looked at the candy being offered, but still held onto it with a happy expression.

She is an adult, but she is short, so she looks like a child, which makes the old men always treat her like a child.

However, despite having no family, she felt pampered by her elders and genuinely treated those old men as her own grandfathers.

"Haha, in front of Grandpa, you'll always be a child," Qian Zhenli said with a kind smile.

"Oh no, I didn't bring any candy!" Zhou Yunban said, his pockets full of regret.

"Grandpa Zhou, here you go." Erica handed over the candy: "These candies are good for the brain, Grandpa Zhou needs them the most."

"Good, good, good." Zhou Yunban's eyes were practically slits with laughter. He glanced at Qian Zhenli provocatively, as if to say, "Look, my granddaughter is using your candy to show her respect to me."

These candies are specially made by the government for those who need to use their brains; they are refreshing and good for the mind, making thinking more flexible.

"You old bastard! You're not human!" Qian Zhenli broke down, his eyes blazing with murderous intent.

Mo Cheng, Mark, Ran Bing, and the others exchanged glances.

"Oh my, these grandfathers spoil Erica so much, I'm so jealous," Mo Cheng said sourly.

"How old are you, still being sarcastic towards little girls?" Mark said bluntly.

“Exactly, shameless.” Ran Bing rolled her eyes.

"Sigh, I wish I were twenty years younger. I also want to be pampered by my elders." Mo Cheng shrugged.

Those of them, who came from the apocalypse, were born without parents and had never experienced family affection because of those three damned survival rules of the Lighthouse. Therefore, they were more eager for it.

Things that cannot be obtained in youth will eventually lead to lifelong regret.

"Come on, stop joking around. Chief Tao and Chief Yu are here. They're probably about to head to another planet," Fei Xue said coldly.

[Please assemble at the supply depot.] The announcement rang out across the base.

Before long, three hundred elites from all walks of life arrived in front of the square where the stack of sealed boxes was larger than the combined volume of two aircraft carriers.

Even the weakest among them are at the mid-stage of the third rank, and more than twenty of them have the strength of the fourth rank.

Wearing her combat uniform, Tao Jing spoke solemnly: "Distinguished academicians, experts and scholars, elites from all walks of life, and combat personnel."

"We are about to travel to that alien civilization."

"This is a journey that will lead to great achievements. I hope that when we return, everyone will have advanced to a higher level."

The older men had a gleam in their eyes, while the younger men had flushed cheeks with excitement; none of them had ever imagined they would be involved in such a monumental task.

Yu Chengyue walked up, and the jade bracelet in his hand emitted a blue light. The light transformed into a stream of wind that enveloped the mountain of packaging boxes on the square, which was larger than two aircraft carriers, and then disappeared in a flash.

This scene surprised everyone, but not to the point of shock. The existence of space equipment was almost a consensus. The fact that the country had space equipment and could carry so many things was astonishing.

"I'll have to trouble you for the next while, Mr. Yu." Tao Jing accepted the jade bracelet that Yu Chengyue handed her.

"Hehe, with this old man here, as long as they're not related to gods, my sword can cut them down." Yu Chengyue stroked his white beard and laughed confidently.

"However, I'm afraid I won't have much time to worry. The superhumans in the civilian population are all incredibly powerful. Before we warriors even get there, they've already taken care of us."

Tao Jing nodded, touched the Eye of God, and a silver glass bead appeared in her hand.

"Let's go!" he shouted, tossing the spatial bead into the air.

hum~
As the spatial bead faded, silver spatial ripples spread out and instantly enveloped the three hundred people, including Tao Jing, causing the space to ripple like water.

The next moment, the three hundred people vanished into thin air.

"Have a safe journey." Yu Chengyue congratulated her with his hands behind his back. By the time Tao Yatou returns, she will probably have advanced to the sixth rank.

He felt a sense of pride that came from watching his daughter grow up and seeing her surpass those who came before.

……

Akame ga Kill! Planet.

The empire was established by the First Emperor a thousand years ago and has lasted for a thousand years.

The reason the First Emperor was able to maintain his rule for so long was because he summoned artisans from all over the world to create "Imperial Arms" with various extraordinary powers, using organs from powerful and dangerous species and rare metals.

Because the empire possesses the 'Imperial Arms' that crushes ordinary people, no matter how corrupt the rule, it can continue, and any resistance will be ruthlessly suppressed and slaughtered.

Until three hundred years ago, due to the corruption of the imperial high command, internal strife occurred, which caused some Imperial Arms to be scattered among the people. This led to a rapid decline in the imperial family's control over the empire, and the powerful and nobles also became corrupt and decadent as the empire's national strength declined.

Millennia of oppression led to empires in chaos far exceeding any other era on Earth.

The empire was vast, equivalent to the size of the Xia Kingdom, but its divisions were quite simple: there was only one central province directly under the capital, plus four large provinces ruled by nobles from the southeast, northwest, and southwest, with countless nobles scattered throughout every city in the four provinces.

Only backward mountain villages have no nobles, because they are too poor to exploit for profit.

Located in the stone forest outside 'Jerok,' the largest city in the southern province of the empire and also the most fortified city, known as the southern gateway of the empire.

Silver spatial ripples spread out, and three hundred figures emerged from the silver ripples.

Tao Jing felt a wave of dizziness, and the next moment her vision changed.

"Reached?"

What comes into view is a desolate stone forest devoid of any vegetation, with various towering boulders resembling the masterpieces of nature—a natural landscape unlike any seen on Earth.

Through the gaps in the stone forest, one can see a vast city in the distance, surrounded by tall white walls, with low stone houses, and an otherworldly atmosphere.

(End of this chapter)