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Chapter 1065 The Giant Mouth Approaches

West City, the heart of the nation.

Kana stood quietly in front of the floor-to-ceiling window that spanned the entire view, his gaze calmly looking down.

The city, once austere and orderly like a precision instrument, is now infused with vibrant life.

On the streets, the figures of Night's Watchmen in their silver-grey uniforms moved about, interspersed with many Blessed Ones dressed in other clothes but wearing the temporary insignia of the Night's Watch.

They either stood in front of the store looking at the semi-transparent data panel, or curiously tried out the newly opened "transformation" function, or gathered outside the "Half-human Roast Carnival" store, enjoying the delicious food with temporary buffs.

The convenience of data, like invisible threads, weaves a picture of efficient and novel living, filling this young city with a passion for exploration and vitality.

Inside the core, the deep hum of the alchemical instrument seemed to have taken on a slightly more cheerful rhythm.

"The first phase of the plan for the Earthly Kingdom has been basically completed."

Popper's voice rang out from the side, carrying a calm tone and a hint of barely perceptible satisfaction.

Her furry paws lightly tapped the data stream floating in front of her, reviewing the various feedbacks.

"The technical verification has all passed, and the stability and performance far exceeded expectations. You've also seen the acceptance and enthusiasm from others."

She paused, her rodent-like face turning towards Kana, her small eyes gleaming with the light of a planner: "The question now is, what direction should the second phase of expansion take?"

"The power of the divine kingdom needs to be expanded. Should it be extended to the northern city first, or should it be directly connected to the southern city?"

The North City is a place that provides great support to the Night's Watch, and a place that protects and stores the souls of the Night's Watch.

It is also a place of new life.

South City is the Night's Watch's largest city and its most important core city.

Both cities are extremely important.

Kana's gaze remained fixed on the flowing crowd outside the window. After a moment, he slowly shook his head, his voice clear and firm: "No. The priority target for the second phase of expansion is not the North City or the South City."

Popper was slightly taken aback: "What is that?"

"The power of the data-driven rules of the divine kingdom will first spread into the Tower of Trials."

Kana turned around, a flash of silver data appearing in his eyes. "Then, using the Tower of Trials as a hub, transmit the power to the East City—our military camp and training center."

"Finally, through the East City, we will extend our influence to the Night's Watch plantations scattered throughout the city."

Popper quickly grasped Cana's strategic intentions.

The Night Watchers' farms are not traditional farmlands, but towering "cultivation towers" that resemble small energy towers, meticulously tended by halfling farmer side-professions.

It is precisely because these lands are low in area and do not require high soil fertility that high-yield cultivation towers can be built upwards, in conjunction with the Night Watchers' Chamber of Commerce's powerful logistics network.

This has kept the prices of basic necessities firmly at a low level, ensuring the basic survival needs of hundreds of millions of people.

The Chamber of Commerce has virtually monopolized world-class commodity trading, but this is not for profiteering, but to maintain a stable and affordable logistical foundation.

This is also why the Night's Watch dares to strike at all noble powers.

Because they have the confidence.

This is the most basic foundation of productivity.

Otherwise, even if they succeed, these liberated people will eventually fall back into the hands of the nobles.

"Logistics... is our lifeline, and one of our greatest strengths in the fight against the Void."

The Night's Watch's datafication brings two major boosts: direct combat.

In direct combat, they are like war machines.

The only comparable system is logistics.

The manufacturing technology for logistics is also inexpensive and quick.

Kana's voice carried a heavy weight, "But current output still seems limited in the face of the impending all-out war. What can the complete digitization of the divine kingdom bring?"

Popper immediately chimed in, his mind completely opened: "Efficiency! Precise control of environmental variables, optimization of the growth cycle, real-time monitoring of pests and diseases, automated irrigation and harvesting..."

“Datafication can take the production efficiency of the cultivation tower to another level! Resources will become cheaper and more abundant! Even…” Her eyes shone with the fervor of a tech fanatic.

"With precise control of data rules, we may be able to break through the cultivation limits of existing materials, mass-produce higher-level magical plants, and mine rarer ores."

"This means that more powerful standard equipment and better enchanted items will be able to be equipped on more Night Watch warriors, resulting in a qualitative leap in overall combat strength!"

“Yes,” Kana nodded. “This is not only the most direct way to improve our strength, but also the ample logistical support and visible combat power enhancement can effectively boost the morale of the entire world.”

“Moreover,” he added, glancing at the non-watchmen who were blessed outside the window, “as the blessing becomes more widespread and the rules of the Kingdom of God become more prevalent, more and more blessed people need stable channels for gaining experience.”

"Although the Void Vanguard's invasions are widespread, the total amount of experience they provide is still a drop in the ocean for the ever-growing population of Blessed Ones."

"The Tower of Trials is itself a huge treasure trove of experience and resources. By fully digitizing it, we can not only draw resources from all over the astral plane more efficiently, but also provide all entrants with a stable and quantifiable way to gain experience, making it an excellent crucible for training our warriors."

Popper was completely convinced and nodded vigorously: "Understood! The second phase expansion goals are clear: Trial Tower -> East City Barracks -> Cultivation and Training System! Prioritize strengthening logistics and basic combat capabilities! I will immediately begin adjusting the energy transfer model and rule coverage sequence!"

Just then, Kana suddenly raised his head slightly, his gaze seemingly piercing through the solid alloy dome of the Heart of the Nation, through the barrier of the world, and into the cold, desolate depths of the void.

Poppot followed his gaze and "looked" in that direction. Poppot was also a god, albeit a subordinate god of Kana.

Their gazes could now look beyond the world, and instead of blue skies and white clouds, they would be met with a breathtaking panorama of the universe:

Beyond the world barrier, there are no longer scattered purple cracks and wriggling tentacles.

Instead, there was a colossal, sky-covering mass composed of countless tiny purple creatures.

Its size far exceeds that of the material world itself!

Its front end is covered with countless thick tentacles, far exceeding the diameter of the world, like giant battering rams, stretching out menacingly, their tips constantly secreting a viscous substance that erodes the barrier.

Behind these tentacles lies a gigantic chasm that defies description.

It wasn't a living being's mouth; it was more like a black hole leading to nothingness, devouring everything.

Its size was so terrifying that it seemed that if it got any closer, it could swallow the entire material world whole into the boundless darkness.

At this moment, this terrifying "void maw" hovers on the side of the world, within arm's reach.

Countless tentacles seen earlier extended from this behemoth, like deadly cables, densely "nailed" to the world barrier, forming fissures that continuously spewed forth the Void Vanguard.

On the surface of the World Barrier, white data patterns and the glow representing the world's original will shimmered together, stubbornly resisting the erosion.

Thanks to the massive energy crystals that Kana had previously invested, the barrier's light, though under immense pressure, appeared much more stable and resilient than before.

However, this terrifying sight reveals a chilling truth. When this colossal maw of the void begins to approach and completely close, swallowing the world, that will be the moment when the power of the void fully invades and completely digests this world.

Time is drawing ever closer to the edge of the precipice.

Kana sighed softly, a sigh that contained a deep concern for the fate of the world.

He withdrew his gaze from the void, and the scene outside the window transformed back into the bustling and hopeful digitalized West City.

“Popot,” Cana’s voice regained its absolute calmness, yet carried an undeniable authority, “the full-scale invasion of the Void, its vanguard direction and intensity, can be almost determined through monitoring by the world’s mainframe.”

"I can issue the highest-level summons in my name, and in the name of the Night's Watch Supreme Command, to all forces, city-states, kingdoms, and races of the Order faction throughout the world."

"A summons?" Popper didn't react for a moment.

“Yes,” Kana’s gaze was sharp as a knife, “I will summon all the leaders, legendary powerhouses, and wise sages who can represent their respective forces… I will convene a world conference in the City of the Ring Tower!”

"The World Conference?!" Popper gasped, his whiskers trembling with excitement.

She instantly understood Kana's intention—this was no ordinary alliance meeting; it was a final declaration of resistance, a call to unite the power of the entire material world beneath the all-consuming maw of the void.

This will be a momentous event that will determine the fate of the world!

"I understand. It is indeed a big deal. You can go ahead and get busy. We can complete the second phase of the plan independently."

Cana nodded: "I need to discuss the specific details, especially security and the agenda, with Alyris immediately."

Before he finished speaking, his figure had already disappeared silently from the spot, as if merging into a data stream.

Popper stared at the spot where Cana had disappeared, his heart pounding with emotion.

World Conference!

This means that all plans for building the earthly divine kingdom, strengthening logistics, and enhancing combat power must be accelerated!

She took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing her excitement, and refocused her attention on the data stream in front of her.

The expansion of the second phase of the Divine Kingdom is of utmost urgency, as it lays the most solid foundation for the upcoming world war.

The West Side outside the window remained bustling and vibrant, but Popper knew that beneath this prosperity lay the prelude to a storm that would soon engulf the entire world.

She had to race against time.

……

The southern part of the city surrounding the tower is the highest command center of the Night's Watch.

Kana appeared without warning in Alyris's spacious but slightly crowded office.

There wasn't a ripple in the space, as if he was meant to be there.

Behind her desk, Aliris was engrossed in a mountain of report scrolls and a crystal panel shimmering with data streams, her alchemy pen moving swiftly, leaving behind precise marks.

She didn't even look up; only when that familiar presence arrived did her pen pause almost imperceptibly.

"I'm very busy."

Kana's voice broke the silence in the room, carrying a knowing smile.

Alyris then raised her face, her sharp eyes sweeping over Kana, and she rolled her eyes elegantly in annoyance.

He tapped the pile of documents on the table, which was almost overflowing, with his pen: "Of course, my 'divine kingdom' creator."

"Xicheng District is fully open, and the convenience brought by digitalization is real. However, this also brings challenges such as coordination, management, resource reallocation, and adapting to new regulations..."

“Which one isn’t incredibly complex? After going through layers of screening, everything that’s sent to me is a critical matter that must be decided by the highest command.”

She put down her pen, leaned back slightly, and scrutinized Kana. "You suddenly graced my office with your presence. Could it be... that you've come to 'add more tasks' for me again?"

A perfectly timed awkward smile appeared on Kana's face.

Alysse knew him too well; his silence was the best answer.

"Ugh……"

Alysse sighed softly, but there was little real complaint in her sigh; instead, it carried a sense of helplessness and acceptance, as if she had "already expected this to happen."

A slight smile even appeared on her lips, as if to say, "Come on, I'm ready."

Kana walked over and, instead of sitting on the opposite chair, naturally sat on the armrest of Alyris's large chair.

The distance between the two instantly closed, and an unspoken intimacy and tacit understanding flowed in the air.

Kana reached out and gently put his arm around Alyris's shoulder. Alyris leaned her head against his side, her tense nerves relaxing slightly in the familiar warmth and scent.

They huddled together, exchanging a few inconsequential words: the excitement of the West City, the thrill of the Holy Bloodblade brats' legendary advancement, and the new boost-enhancing grilled meats at the "Halfling Roast Carnival" restaurant...

A moment of warmth is a precious respite before the storm arrives.

After a moment, Kana's aura gradually became calm and composed.

Aliris keenly sensed the change, sat up straight, and her gaze became focused and sharp again.

"Alright, let's get down to business."

Kana's voice lowered, carrying an undeniable gravity, "By observing beyond the world and combining it with our perception outside the world's barrier, the movement of the void is now basically clear."

"The 'landing point' where they break through, or the area that will first bear the full impact, can be roughly predicted."

Alysse's heart sank. Despite being prepared, the heavy feeling still made it hard to breathe when Kana confirmed the impending crisis.

She frowned deeply as she listened intently.

"That place will become the first beacon fire to be lit in the war, and it will also bear the first and most intense wave of impact."

Kana's fingertips tapped unconsciously on the armrest, as if mimicking the drumbeats of war. "Faced with this disaster that is sweeping the entire world, fighting alone is tantamount to self-destruction. We need to unite, we need to pull all our forces together."

He looked at Alyris, his eyes unfathomable: "It's time, Alyris."

"We need to convene a world conference that includes all the Order factions, no, a conference for everyone."

"The location is in the City Around the Tower. The goal is singular: to form a true 'World Federation' capable of unifying and coordinating all forces!"

"The Void's footsteps will not stop. The countdown to a full-scale invasion has begun. We must complete the final pre-war mobilization and power integration."

Alysse took a deep breath, her chest filled with complex emotions.

It was urgent, heavy, but also carried a hint of resolute determination as we finally faced the ultimate challenge. (End of Chapter)