Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

Chapter 345 Potential Federal Crisis

"This is not a miracle that can be achieved overnight by relying on the investment of human resources and resources in one era."

He pulled up several complex holographic design drawings and progress reports, the data streams flashing like a galaxy:

"Even with the most optimistic model estimates, it will take at least ten years from the breakthrough in core technologies to the completion of the first experimental ship and its initial deep-space navigation capabilities. Right now, it's really still a long way off."

"ten years……"

The Federal Speaker repeated the number to himself, a rare and profound worry flashing deep within the sharp light in his eyes. He said in a deep voice:
"For ordinary people, ten years is a long time; but for the potential threats we face, ten years may pass in the blink of an eye, or it may be too slow!"

His fingers unconsciously tightened, his knuckles turning slightly white:
"Leaving aside the fact that Vice Hall Master Guan Yue has confirmed that a certain mysterious deity has mastered the ultimate artifact that landed in the far north of Douluo Continent ten thousand years ago, even the situation reported by the Federation branch of the Eastern Continent to headquarters recently is getting worse and worse."

"I don't know what methods the Tang Sect used, but their influence in the Eastern Continent is deeply rooted, and they possess some kind of unknown and powerful force. Even our Federation has difficulty in effectively infiltrating and controlling them."

"What is most disturbing is that the Green Skull terrorist organization active in the Eastern Continent has recently seen a sudden surge in its equipment level and combat power. According to intelligence analysis, they have most likely obtained support from the Tang Sect with advanced soul-guided weapons that far exceed their own capabilities."

The speaker's voice grew increasingly heavy:
"These rebels are using these weapons to launch a frenzied attack on the Federation branch in the Eastern Continent. Our strongholds are being attacked frequently, and we are suffering heavy casualties. The situation is on the verge of getting out of control. They are rebelling."

"I was extremely confused for a time. What exactly did the Tang Clan rely on to dare to openly confront the Federation like this..."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the room, each word carrying immense weight:

"Now I understand, the ancient secrets are not unfounded. The Tang Clan... they have indeed received the favor of the gods."

"This means that, theoretically, as long as they are willing to pay some price, they might even... directly summon the will or power of the Sea God Tang San's ancestor to fight for him!"

"This is why the organization that rose to prominence alongside the ancestor Huo Yuhao, starting from the decline of the Tang Sect ten thousand years ago, suddenly became the number one sect on the continent."

"Because they have God's help!"

This deduction caused everyone present to gasp for breath.

The Speaker of the Federal Parliament continued in an unprecedentedly serious tone:
"Given time, if Yun Ming of Shrek Academy were to break through that final barrier and become a god, then there would be a living god, an ancient god who might be summoned... and some mysterious god who wields a divine artifact... What would our Federation use to resist?"

"Are we really going to stand by and watch our millennia-old foundation be destroyed in an instant, and be completely wiped out by Shrek Academy and Tang Sect?"

His gaze, almost tangible, pressed down on Master Kong:
"Therefore, the space battleship project must be accelerated, at all costs. This is not only about the future of the Federation, but also about whether we can preserve a spark of hope, or even the capital to fight back, in the possible coming god-level war. Elder Kong, do you... understand the weight of this?"

The calm on Master Kong's face was finally broken. He took a deep breath, his gaze behind his glasses becoming incredibly sharp, and he nodded heavily:

“I understand, Speaker. I have a deep understanding of the urgency of this matter. Ten thousand years ago, my ancestor Kong Deming was able to develop the first level ten natal soul tool under such difficult circumstances, which shocked the continent and laid the foundation for the Sun Moon Empire’s soul tool system.”

He straightened his back, a sense of pride and mission that comes with a family of researchers welling up within him:

"Ten thousand years later, as descendants of our ancestor Kong Deming, carrying his bloodline and wisdom, the Federal Research Institute led by our Kong family will never fail the expectations of the Federation."

"I will personally oversee the project, integrate all resources, adopt unconventional approaches, and do everything in my power to shorten the R&D cycle!"

"Okay." The Federal Speaker's solemn expression eased slightly upon receiving this promise.

He then looked at the other vice-speaker beside him, who was in charge of intelligence and internal security. "The situation on the Eastern Continent is critical. What about the Western Continent? What's the situation there?"

The deputy speaker immediately retrieved the relevant documents and reported the facts truthfully:

"Reporting to the Speaker, the situation in the Western Continent is relatively stable. It is one of the main settlements after the agreement between soul beasts and humans, and it is also the location of the History Museum, which is specifically responsible for recording and preserving the historical heritage of our Douluo Star. Its cultural and political significance is extremely important."

"Moreover, the Western Continent is guarded by the Body Sect and ferocious beasts, and the direct descendants of Huo Yuhao's ancestor also live and thrive there, with their influence deeply rooted."

"The Tang Sect's main focus seems to be on the Eastern Continent at the moment, and they haven't dared to easily provoke trouble in the Western Continent."

"The Body Sect..." The Federal Speaker pondered for a moment, a glint of light in his eyes. "An ancient and mysterious sect with a history of ten thousand years, with profound foundations, especially its sect leader, whose strength is said to have reached the pinnacle."

"Although they are neutral, it is not impossible to win them over."

He made a decision immediately:
"Make arrangements. Find a suitable time and, in the name of the Federation at the highest level, I will personally meet with the Sect Master of the Body Sect. We need to have a good talk with him about the future landscape of the continent and the possible storms that may come."

"Understood, I will take care of it immediately after the meeting," the vice speaker replied respectfully.

The Speaker of the Federal Parliament then surveyed the entire council chamber, looking at these core members who controlled the lifeline of the Federation, and delivered a final summary:

"Alright, that concludes today's discussion. According to the schedule, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy's Soul Guidance Train will soon arrive in Shrek City."

A cold, scrutinizing smile curved his lips.
"Tomorrow, at the same time, everyone be present. Together, we'll use the highest-level online live stream to observe what skills this year's Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy can muster to challenge the invincible Shrek Academy. Understand?"

"understand!"

The crowd responded in unison, their voices echoing in the empty hall.

The entire meeting was almost entirely dominated by the Speaker of the Federal Parliament, and no one could question his authority and decisions.

"Meeting dismissed."

The moment the Speaker of the Federal Parliament finished speaking.

The councilors and generals who had been waiting for a long time either had faint spatial fluctuations on their bodies or small teleportation arrays appearing under their feet. Their figures became blurry in an instant and then disappeared from their original positions with a whoosh, without the slightest delay.

Within seconds, the solemn and dignified central council hall became empty and silent once again, leaving only the Federal Speaker in the main seat and the holographic star map in front of him, which was still flickering with a faint light.

He sat there alone, his gaze fixed intently on the points of light representing Douluo Continent on the star map, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the armrest, as if he were deducing a grander and more dangerous game of chess.

"Tang Sect, Shrek Academy, the mysterious Green Skull organization, and... the Abyss Dimension."

The Speaker of the Federal Parliament sighed.

"Can our Sun and Moon Federation survive the same desperate situation we faced ten thousand years ago?"

"Ancestor Xu Tianran, the emperor who was one of the greatest emperors in history, if you were still alive, what would you do?"

(End of this chapter)