"The elimination rate for becoming a superman is far too high. Even the high-ranking officials in the Huaxia Base City, after taking various experimental agents, can only raise the probability from one in ten thousand to PS. Even so, that's a hundredfold increase!" The Minister of Agriculture frowned in thought. "The resume of that Heavenly Alliance Leader claimed he was naturally favored, enjoying smooth sailing from the very beginning of the apocalypse. Why would he risk doing something like this?"

Everyone exchanged glances, falling into a thoughtful silence.

With the minds of the various ministers, there was only one obvious conclusion: the opponent must have obtained a treasure that could increase the elimination rate!

If this treasure was abundant…

Then that person could mass-produce powerful superman elites!

Xu Tianguo, seeing the low morale, frowned slightly. "The matter is already at this stage; do not give up until the final moment! Do not forget, although we are few in number, our troops are elite, and we still have the Black Clam Worm Legion. Recently, the Black Clam Worms have been expanding, especially those 65 worms that went to the Antarctic and obtained the corpses of extremely high-level sea beasts. Among them, 30 Black Clam Worms now control the corpses of 8,000-level sea monsters!"

"The remaining 35, 20 control 15,000-level monster corpses, 10 control 20,000-level monster corpses, and four control 30,000-level monster corpses. As for the leader, it controls a 50,000-level monster corpse!"

"With this force alone, it is enough to equal a million soldiers!"

"Moreover, these monsters they control were all monster leaders in life, and each has a horde of lesser monsters under them. Once summoned, they become a massive troop!"

The eyes of the assembled officials lit up. Remembering the special nature of the Black Clam Worms, they were overjoyed.

"That's right!"

"How could we forget the Black Clam Worm Legion? With their combat strength, they can absolutely hold off the millions-strong army of the Heavenly Alliance!"

Thinking of this, everyone became excited, realizing that Ye Chen had somehow found these miraculously special resources in the Antarctic. Their confidence in dealing with the Heavenly Alliance grew immensely!

Even if they couldn't win, self-preservation seemed possible.

Furthermore, with this power, they could use it as leverage in any future negotiations.

These seasoned officials instantly grasped the benefits brought by the Black Clam Worm Legion, their excitement difficult to suppress.

Xu Tianguo remained calm. "Gentlemen, do not celebrate too soon. First, the Black Clam Worm Legion is currently in the Antarctic, and reaching here will be difficult as the entire globe is frozen over. Although they are sea beasts, they have undergone subtle evolution due to environmental pressure, growing hooves and fur. However, the time has been short, and many sea beasts have not yet adapted to the environment or evolved."

Human history spanning millennia shows adaptation and evolution in response to the environment, possessing the tenacity of cockroaches, undergoing new transformations in unfavorable conditions.

Animals are the same.

However, the Ice Age has only lasted less than two years; evolution isn't that fast.

Upon hearing Xu Tianguo's words, everyone fell silent again, pondering deeply.

The Minister of Commerce pondered for a moment, then proposed, "We can use the 'Yan Domain' weapon to melt the ice and snow along the way, carving out an ice passage!"

Xu Tianguo shook his head. "The distance from the Antarctic to China is too vast for such carving; it would take too long. Moreover, while the 'Yan Domain' is a large-area weapon, its usage count is limited. Continuous use causes the core unit to overheat and explode."

The others agreed, sighing in frustration.

The Minister of Agriculture suddenly had an idea. "I have a solution! We can use the 'Yan Domain' weapon to melt the ice in front of the ruins, creating a massive ocean hundreds of kilometers in diameter. Given the usage rate of the 'Yan Domain,' combined with other weapons, we should be able to achieve this quickly!"

The others watched him, waiting quietly for him to finish.

"Then, we dispatch several experts, lead them through the ruin space, and transport the Black Clam Worm Legion from the Antarctic into this ocean spanning hundreds of kilometers," the Minister of Agriculture said with a smile. Everyone paused, their eyes brightening.

That's right!

Using the ruin space would save a huge amount of time!

Xu Tianguo deliberated briefly and nodded slightly. "This plan is good. Based on the Heavenly Alliance's millions-strong army's progress, they are expected to arrive in three days. To be safe, we must complete this within two days."

Everyone nodded gravely.

"With the speed of the 'Yan Domain' combined with other weapons, we can melt the ice and snow within a day to create an ocean hundreds of kilometers wide!" Xu Tianguo said grimly. "The crucial part is transporting the Black Clam Worm Legion! During this time, we have excavated many ruins and obtained over a dozen ruin spaces. We need to dispatch more than a dozen experts to handle the transport; this task can be assigned to the experts of the Xuanyuan Clan."

The others nodded solemnly.

The nine Divine Generals of the Xuanyuan Clan, along with numerous high-level deacons, were all peak figures. After a year and a half, many high-level deacons from the Divine Palace had cultivated diligently, and fifty new God-level experts had emerged, ranging from the first to the second tier of the God Rank.

With the speed of God-Rank experts, a round trip from the Base City to the Antarctic would take only half a day. Given the capacity of the ruin spaces, they could carry many sea beasts.

As the meeting concluded, orders were issued, and the entire Base City began operating like a massive machine, running at full speed.

Xu Tianguo returned to his residence alone, heavy with thought. Suddenly, his communicator lit up, and he quickly answered it.

"Hello, is this President Xu?" A pleasant voice came from the other end.

Xu Tianguo's brow relaxed slightly, and he responded calmly, "Is this President Murong? What can I do for you?"

"Nothing much. I just heard that the Guangming Base City seems to be preparing to confront the recently rising North American power. I have reviewed the data on the Heavenly Alliance and know they are difficult opponents. If you need assistance, feel free to ask," Murong Xue's calm voice held a degree of authority.

Xu Tianguo felt a warmth in his heart. "Thank you, President Murong. If help is needed, I certainly won't hesitate to seek it out."

Murong Xue was silent for a moment, then whispered, "What about your President Ye? His communicator is turned off, and I can't reach him."

Xu Tianguo replied helplessly, "The President is in secluded cultivation, reportedly attempting to break through to the Ghost God Realm!"

Murong Xue nodded slightly, her voice remaining calm, betraying no discernible emotion. "I understand. Thank you, President Xu. If there is nothing else..."

"En, goodbye." Xu Tianguo immediately closed the communicator.

Just as the communicator was closing, it rang again.

Xu Tianguo frowned, checked the incoming caller ID, and answered, "Toss Wuxin, what is it?"

Toss Wuxin sounded tense. "I heard the Heavenly Alliance is targeting our Guangming Base City. Do you have a plan? Is the President there?"

Xu Tianguo replied calmly, "We currently have a solution; we will face whatever comes. Guangming Base City will not retreat, no matter who arrives. Toss Wuxin, do not mobilize your forces; keep them as they are."

Toss Wuxin seemed relieved, then declared righteously, "What are you saying? Thanks to the President's earlier warning, I was able to take timely shelter when the Ice Age struck. I will immediately dispatch the Combat Angel Misoer, the Phantom King Phil, and the Left Hand of God to assist!"

Xu Tianguo nodded. "Then I will trouble you." He then closed the communicator.

On the other end, Toss Wuxin was dumbfounded.

Damn it!

I was just being polite; you actually took me up on it?

He felt on the verge of tears, realizing he couldn't take back his offer, regretting his desire to maintain appearances.

Huaxia Base City.

Majestic city walls, magnificent buildings.

From a distance, it resembled a sprawling prehistoric beast, presenting a grand and awe-inspiring spectacle.

Atop a clock tower, Murong Xue, clad in white, leaned against the railing, gazing down at the entire city. She saw pedestrians like ants in the streets and buildings like a dense forest, her eyes clouding slightly with reverie.

"Breaking through to the Ghost God Realm?" She lowered her head, murmuring softly, "I didn't expect him to have reached such a height already, capable of challenging the Ghost God..."

She clenched her delicate fingers and bit her lower lip lightly.

"I cannot lag behind..."

Just as the Guangming Base City stood ready for battle, in the distant Xinjiang region, a vast, dark army clad in fine armor marched slowly forward. Leading them was an extremely ancient palace, entirely carved with mysterious runes, hovering in the air. Beside the palace stood several massive stone steles inscribed with ancient writing.

Inside the palace, sounds of revelry and laughter echoed, colorful silks fluttering as many graceful women moved back and forth. Sounds of feminine pleasure and laughter drifted out intermittently...

Beside the palace stood several enormous, terrifying beasts, ten zhang tall, some resembling dragons, others tigers, their eyes glowing with a greenish light. Upon closer inspection, one would realize these fierce beasts were metallic, not actual animals.

On these mechanical beasts sat several indistinct figures, some lounging lazily, others sharing a solitary drink. They traveled along with the advancing army.

In the center of the army were hundreds of wheeled cannons, their bases like tanks but four to five times larger. The caliber of the barrels was immense, inscribed with profound secret runes. If the old man controlling the rune spacecraft—the Green Rune Man—were present, he would recognize that among these runes were not only the energy conversion runes of the Rune Civilization but also the energy gathering runes of the ancient Babylonian Civilization, along with runes from many other civilizations. Every single cannon was like this, embodying extremely high technology.

Dark clouds obscured the sky, and snow began to drift down slowly.

The snowfall slightly impeded the army’s movement, slowing their progress considerably. Soon, many of the soldiers with weaker constitutions found their feet sinking deep into the snow. Coupled with the weight of their healing medicines and armor, movement became arduous.

The laughter and revelry inside the slowly moving palace abruptly ceased. A moment later, the doors opened, and a man with a high nose bridge, pale blue eyes, and long, wavy golden hair emerged from the palace, dressed in an ancient moon-white robe. If Ye Chen were present, he would certainly recognize this man as the leader of the Heavenly Alliance—Satchit!

Xit (Satchit) was not originally a handsome man; in fact, he was quite ordinary. However, due to his innate aversion to ugliness, after his physique became powerful, he learned to control the muscles and bones of his face, causing them to shift position, essentially performing self-surgery to alter his appearance until he became exceedingly handsome.

He looked up at the sky, frowning coldly. "I am destined to be the ruler of Earth. How dare you bring snow? Do you also intend to obstruct me?"

He raised a hand and pointed, unleashing a surge of potent energy that formed a vortex, sucking in the snowflakes drifting from the surrounding clouds to form a white snow tornado that shot straight into the sky, piercing a massive hole through the dark clouds overhead. The rotational tearing force swept the clouds away entirely.

The entire sky instantly became bright and sunny.