540: Chapter 540 Standing Together, Warning

"This guy is a formidable rival."

Zhang Dawei immediately realized that this Zali Wise was clearly setting himself up to be Brother Qing's lackey.

Oh no, he had let a wolf into the house. Zhang Dawei felt he shouldn't have brought Zali Wise here, or at least, not right now.

Xiao Weiqing smiled, remaining silent, while pondering why Zali Wise's attitude was so fawning.

After much thought, it could only be his status as a member of the Holy Land that made him act so subservient.

"There is no need for this, Mr. Zali Wise."

Regardless of what Zali Wise's true intentions were, he certainly had to give Face to the Nanwu Civilization.

"No, no, Lord Xiao Weiqing, just call me Weiss," Zali Wise said, waving his hands repeatedly in a panic.

"Fine, Weiss. Will you be permanently stationed in the Blue Star Civilization from now on?"

Zali Wise shook his head.

Xiao Weiqing raised an eyebrow. "Then..."

"Lord Xiao Weiqing, I intend to take up permanent residence in the Blue Star Civilization. If you ever have any tasks for me, please feel free to command me at any time."

"Permanent residence?"

"Yes. I have already sold off all my assets in the Nanwu Civilization. Once the interstellar flight route between here and the Nanwu Civilization is established, I will have my wife and children move to Blue Star."

Xiao Weiqing was startled. Zali Wise's expression was sincere; it was clearly not just talk. If he could truly do what he said, this man possessed great resolve.

After thinking for a few seconds, Xiao Weiqing decided to agree. After he joined the Holy Land, his time returning to Blue Star would certainly decrease.

The Blue Star Civilization had just joined the Fifth Universe Civilization and indeed needed a guide.

"Very well. I will have Da Wei designate a plot of land for you on Azure Dragon Island. You may use it as you see fit, but everything must be done according to Blue Star's rules."

"That goes without saying."

Zali Wise was overjoyed and hurriedly thanked him, not expecting things to go so smoothly. "Then, Lord Xiao Weiqing, I will not disturb you any further. I wish you victory in tomorrow's Mountain Climbing Battle."

"Thank you."

Zali Wise bowed again and turned to leave. Within two breaths, his figure vanished.

"This Zali Wise is quite interesting. From start to finish, he didn't make a single request," Yin Zong of the Vermilion Bird Empire said calmly.

Xie Zhiyuan said, "After all, he is an old monster who has lived for thousands of years; there is nothing he hasn't encountered. However, such resolve is not something an ordinary person would have."

"Indeed. Our Blue Star Civilization was only able to join the Fifth Universe Civilization thanks to Xiao Weiqing. We are currently destitute, yet this Zali Wise dares to place such a heavy bet."

Xiao Weiqing shook his head slightly. "Do not listen to what he says; look at what he does. Da Wei, go ahead and designate a plot of land for him on Azure Dragon Island."

"Understood, Brother Qing."

"Everyone, what brings you here to see me?"

The high-ranking officials of the four nations were all present. It was clearly not as simple as a casual visit or just watching the excitement. Furthermore, he was not familiar with the Tianlang Empire or the Xuanwu Kingdom.

"Weiqing, this is Minister Yin, whom you know, representing the Vermilion Bird Empire; this is Minister Li, representing the Xuanwu Kingdom; and this is Li'er, representing the Tianlang Empire," Minister Lu Youlin introduced them to Xiao Weiqing one by one.

"Greetings, Dean Xiao Weiqing."

"You are too kind, Ministers."

"Weiqing, it is like this. Although we are currently unable to leave Blue Star, the Nanwu Civilization's virtual world will soon be connected to the Blue Star Civilization, and we will have to deal with alien civilizations."

Xiao Weiqing nodded. The construction of the virtual world was unavoidable.

"We have been thinking that now that there are four nations on Blue Star, dealing with other civilizations in the future will certainly be inconvenient, especially given how weak we are. It will surely invite unnecessary trouble."

Xiao Weiqing raised an eyebrow and listened quietly, waiting for what came next.

"Therefore, our four nations have discussed this for a long time. We hope to establish a Blue Star Human Community to act as the primary entity for dealing with alien civilizations, so we can advance and retreat in unison."

The representatives of the other three nations nodded repeatedly.

Xiao Weiqing said, "I have no objections. You may decide as you see fit."

The representatives of the four nations were slightly stunned upon hearing this, feeling a bit at a loss. Nowadays, Xiao Weiqing was the heavens of Blue Star; to put it bluntly, Xiao Weiqing's will represented the will of Blue Star.

Or rather, the entire Blue Star Civilization needed to follow Xiao Weiqing's will.

However, Xiao Weiqing's tone was somewhat casual now, and they could not fathom his true thoughts.

The three ministers looked at Minister Lu Youlin.

Although Yin Zong was very familiar with Xiao Weiqing, and Palace Master Yun Shu Yun Shu's relationship with Xiao Weiqing was extraordinary, he was representing the Vermilion Bird Empire now, and was no different from the representatives of the Tianlang Empire and the Xuanwu Kingdom.

Minister Lu Youlin spoke cautiously, "Weiqing..."

Xiao Weiqing smiled. "Everyone, I simply have no objections. There is no need to overthink it."

Minister Lu Youlin let out a sigh of relief, silently complaining to himself. Given Xiao Weiqing's status today, how could they not overthink it?

Even the special envoy of the Nanwu Civilization flattered Xiao Weiqing and was willing to be his lackey. From this, it was not hard to guess that after Xiao Weiqing entered the Holy Land, his status would likely be even more noble. How could they possibly continue to interact with him as they did before?

"However..."

Xiao Weiqing changed the subject, his smile slowly fading, and the high-ranking officials of the four nations immediately became nervous.

"Please speak..."

Minister Lu Youlin said softly, not even noticing that he had already started using honorifics.

"The Blue Star Civilization has just stepped into the cosmic starry sky. We must act with extreme caution. We must be vigilant and restrained in our contact with the outside world. You must absolutely not provoke people who should not be provoked due to your own ignorance."

"Otherwise, it will bring devastating blows not only to yourselves but also to Blue Star."

"In the Universe, there is no such thing as being absolved due to ignorance."

"Furthermore, do not use my name to act outside. If I hear even a hint of negative news, do not blame me for being heartless."

Xiao Weiqing's tone was cold and stern, his Divine Soul power radiating as he warned everyone present.

"That is a matter of course. We have only just learned to walk; naturally, we know to revere the cosmic starry sky."

"As for the virtual world and contact with the outside world, we already have some general guidelines and will strictly control it," Minister Lu Youlin promised, and the representatives of the other three nations also made their stances clear.

"That is good."

Xiao Weiqing nodded with satisfaction, his expression softening.

"Tomorrow, the Nanwu Civilization will send over a Soul Cultivation Technique. From then on, people of Blue Star will be able to Cultivate their Divine Soul before adulthood."

"Really?" someone exclaimed.

As a Level 1 civilization, the Blue Star Civilization was actually not as weak as one might imagine. It was simply at a disadvantage due to the lack of a Soul Cultivation Technique. The Divine Soul Method from the azure dragon stele could not be popularized, which limited not only the Realm but also the number of people who could Cultivate.

This was also the reason why the number of practitioners with Ninth Realm strength grew so slowly.

And now?

Xiao Weiqing said there was a Soul Cultivation Technique that could be practiced before adulthood. What kind of concept was that?

One had to know that Blue Star had never lacked talented individuals. With this Soul Cultivation Technique, the strength of the Blue Star Civilization would definitely see explosive growth over the next thirty to fifty years.

"Yes, the Soul Cultivation Technique is something I applied for from the Holy Land. There is no need to worry about the source; it can be popularized throughout all of Blue Star."

"That is wonderful."

Everyone was overjoyed. Those present all held high positions and were sincerely thinking about the development of Blue Star.

"I estimate that when the time comes, the Soul Cultivation Technique will still be delivered to Zali Wise. Da Wei, you can handle the coordination with him then."

"Understood, Brother Qing."

After dismissing the representatives of the four nations, Xiao Weiqing finally found some leisure and returned to the temple to find Qian Yi.