319: Chapter 319 Underway

"Trajectory, timing, and yet a Junior Scholar with a dedicated security detail... The conditions match in every aspect. If nothing goes wrong, this Scholar is the lucky guy who will decide our fate."

Inside a secret room, several triangular-headed creatures were staring intently at a wall covered with projections.

In the center of every projected image was the figure of Zhang Huaiyuan.

Countless precision instruments were repeatedly analyzing his every word, action, and even his micro-expressions.

"Clan Leader, judging from the analysis results of 120,000 instruments, the probability of his behavior being a disguise is less than 0.1%."

One of the triangular-headed creatures quickly read the report and said:

"His orbicularis oculi muscles contract naturally, the movement amplitude of the muscles on the left and right sides of his face is symmetrical when he smiles, and his emotional response is rapid when communicating with those students..."

"With over 90% probability, this Scholar is a 'good person' in the traditional sense."

The triangular-headed creature concluded.

"Oh? That is indeed good news."

The being referred to as the Clan Leader showed a look of surprise on its face, narrowed its eyes, and said:

"My Falling Star Clan is currently ranked nineteenth, more than two million points behind eighteenth place, with no hope of catching up. If nothing goes wrong, we should share the division of the area with the twentieth place."

"The Elder Council has studied it; in that area, there are seven pieces that are relatively rich in resources, while the rest are significantly worse. We must ensure we get at least five or more of those seven pieces."

"And this decision-making power lies in the hands of that kid..."

"Clan Leader, should we take this opportunity to send someone to make contact... As far as I know, there are at least three scouts from Level 6 civilization forces in this Gate of Boundlessness, what if they get there first..."

A subordinate suggested cautiously.

"No rush..."

The Clan Leader pondered for a moment, shook its head, and said:

"Let those students use the excuse of asking for advice to test him further, to see if he really is a 'good person'... Wait until the team sent to collect information returns, and after refining the plan, we will make contact, striving to exchange the minimum cost for the maximum benefit."

"The Clan Leader is wise."

Several triangular-headed subordinates looked at each other and respectfully accepted the order.

Just as they were discussing, behind those countless projections, in a data world that ordinary people could not see, a pair of cold eyes looked through the screen, quietly watching all of this.

As if watching a group of clowns performing on stage.

...

Gate of Boundlessness, High-Level Ascension Cabin.

Zhang Huaiyuan, whose energy had been focused on academic research, naturally did not know that many forces were analyzing his behavior frame by frame in the dark.

Of course, even if he knew, he wouldn't care.

He was currently reviewing the rankings and related materials for this Ascension Battlefield.

It was divided into five groups.

The first four were Level 2 promoting to Level 3, Level 3 promoting to Level 4... and so on.

The fifth group was the relegation battle for Level 6 civilizations.

Only civilizations that have been in the top three of the Level 6 Civilization Competition for ten consecutive sessions can be promoted to Level 7.

As for what conditions are needed to maintain Level 7, he did not see it in the materials; clearly, his authorization was not enough.

Therefore, although the Association classifies subordinate civilizations into levels one to ten, apart from the Association's direct affiliated institutions, there are currently only nine Level 7 civilizations, and not a single one can be rated as Level 8.

"Apart from the redistribution of resources, what other meaning does it have?"

Zhang Huaiyuan looked at the content in the materials and fell into deep thought.

In the Ascension Battlefield, the tasks for each group are different.

But there is one common point: even strong civilizations need to pay a huge price to maintain their ranking.

Including, but not limited to, the sacrifice of personnel and the investment of vast wealth.

And as the three major forces that maintain this battlefield and provide massive logistical support, the price they have to pay is even more immeasurable.

"It is unreasonable to suffer such losses just for the redistribution of resources. Forget it, this is not something I should worry about."

Zhang Huaiyuan shook his head, gave up on further investigation, and looked at the rankings for this session:

Tianyuan Group (Level 6 Civilization Group):

First place, Star Machine God Kingdom, total points 16.97 million.

Second place, Qingluan Clan, total points 15.61 million.

...

Seventh place, Silver Splendor Empire, total points 8.62 million.

"Huh, it's the force where Senior Sister Fang is."

Seeing the seventh place, Zhang Huaiyuan's heart stirred.

"Speaking of which... As a Scholar of the Tower of Time, Senior Sister should have known long ago that I am the special envoy for this session, hmm...?"

Zhang Huaiyuan was thinking when his communicator suddenly rang.

Coincidentally, it was a communication from Fang Qingran, so he immediately pressed the answer button and greeted:

"Long time no see, Senior Sister."

"Long time no see, Junior Brother, are you busy?"

A somewhat deliberately light voice came from the other side, but one could vaguely feel some repression in it.

"I suppose so, I'm organizing the materials for the Ascension Battlefield and saw your hometown, Senior Sister."

Zhang Huaiyuan raised his eyebrows and joked:

"It's quite a coincidence that you sent a communication just now, Senior Sister."

"Hehe, does that count as a meeting of minds, meaning... Beep beep beep..."

Before the person on the other side could finish speaking, it seemed to have suffered some interference, the connection was disconnected, leaving only a busy signal.

"Huh?"

Zhang Huaiyuan was stunned, looked at the communication device with full signal, and said somewhat strangely:

"Why did it suddenly disconnect? Strange, Statue of Liberty?"

"My Lord, the operation of the Gate of Boundlessness is a process of constant ascension and descension of dimensions. It is normal to have some fluctuations."

The light screen lit up, a beautiful virtual image appeared, she landed lightly behind Zhang Huaiyuan and said seriously.

"Is that so... Forget it, let me send her a message first."

Zhang Huaiyuan shook his head. Since Statue of Liberty said so, it must be like that.

"There are signal fluctuations inside the Gate of Boundlessness, it is not convenient to talk, I will contact you when I arrive."

Sending... Beep beep beep... Sending failed.

"Hmm? Is it really signal fluctuation? That shouldn't be."

Zhang Huaiyuan watched the full signal suddenly turn to 0 while sending, and frowned in confusion.

"Perhaps your communication device is a bit old, My Lord. If you don't mind, I will send it for you when the signal is normal."

Statue of Liberty guessed calmly.

"Maybe so, it seems I should consider buying a high-level communication device..."

Zhang Huaiyuan shook his head thoughtfully and smiled: "Of course I don't mind, then I will trouble you, Statue of Liberty. By the way, how long until we arrive?"

"There are 72 hours, 3 minutes, and 14 seconds left, My Lord."

"Three more days... Forget it, it's rare for the Gate of Boundlessness to be so lively, I'll go out for a walk."

Zhang Huaiyuan hesitated for a moment and gave up the idea of continuing to study academics.

With this little time, he had just gotten into the state and was interrupted, which would only waste inspiration.

Thinking of this, he turned around and smiled:

"You have a new body, do you want to experience the life of a carbon-based life form?"