I became a god by treasure hunting after arriving 500 years early

"Our Human Civilization voices opposition for the sake of prestige, credibility, and honor!"

"Only by leading the resistance in matters like this can we rally the many civilizations around us to recognize our strength and courage."

"Throughout history, all Peak Civilizations should have sufficient rallying power! Without it, they are not true Peak Civilizations!"

His words were well-founded and inspiring.

Many young Turtle People became excited and enthusiastic.

Some older Turtle People couldn't help but hesitate; you might be drawing too big a picture here, right?

But speaking of supporting the Northern Territory, we can barely manage it—as the Northern Territory is mostly Second-level Civilizations, with a lot of First-level Civilizations as well; a small favor can make them grateful, and the support is meaningful.

But the civilization at the Ruins of Buzhou is extensive, with a high development level, and the mutual trust between them is not high.

Even if their Turtle Civilization is completely stripped, they can't support so many civilizations.

"Mr. Lu, if you want to dispatch other civilizations, you need tangible benefits. Can't just talk ideals and morals!!" Gui Wu was the first to question, "You can motivate us, but other civilizations couldn't care less about you."

Someone added, "Even if your combat power is high, you can't force others to revolve around you. Those civilizations have their own ideas; some are noble with great dreams, while others are petty and indulgent, seeking pleasure. They wouldn't agree with your philosophy."

Lu Yuan sneered, "Preventing the Blood Sacrifice Rules, this issue must be addressed; we can't hope other civilizations will take the lead."

"As long as we stand up, more civilizations will join us in opposition."

"As for those who are willingly fallen, why care about their choices?!"

"And the leader shall gain immense prestige benefits—provided that we win this war, and stop them."

Lu Yuan's tone shifted: "Furthermore, I have allies, such as the Insect Myth and its temple behind it... Plus you, Turtle Civilization, I'm not weak and isolated."

"Besides, the prototype of a large Trading Market has already appeared, there's no need to worry about organizing this."

"You don't need to fight on the front lines; just stabilize our base, the Northern Territory, is also a contribution!"

"Once this matter is settled, and the cross-border Trading Market opens, resources from the Northern Territory will flow here continuously, and the turnover will keep increasing, naturally forming huge interest relationships."

"Out of self-interest, surrounding civilizations will naturally engage in activities around the Trading Market."

Lu Yuan opened his arms and shouted, "I don't need them to revolve around me; I just need them to revolve around their own interests. I don't want to control those civilizations; I just want to resist the Epoch Disaster!"

Everyone drew a sharp breath.

It seems there is indeed some logic.

Wait, isn't the Ancient Insect a former general of the Emperor? How did it become your ally!

They quickly thought of more things, each gazing deeply and their expressions becoming more meaningful.

"So that's it, he obtained the Emperor's legacy!"

"Could it be that the one controlling the temple behind the scenes is Lu Yuan?"

This matter is really too significant!

Fortunately, those here are newcomers without knowing the exact scale of transactions for that temple, only knowing that there's a temple of the Emperor's legacy selling Divine Skills.

Thus, Lu Yuan only divulged a few details and managed to scare them—a momentous new leader of the Demon Sect with both methods and background that are anything but ordinary!

Gui Wu calculated in his mind and found the matter indeed feasible, feeling inevitably stirred.

"If the cross-border Trading Market can really be realized, though it may not compare to the Emperor unifying the Pangu Continent, it still counts as a grand venture unachieved for several Epochs."

"This time, things are truly different!"

Gui Wu raised his hand to signal quiet around him, "Alright, friends, the new leader of the Demon Sect has ambitions beyond what we imagined!"

"In this plan, the Northern Territory is crucial!"

"We must strengthen the various civilizations in the Northern Territory, to continuously provide trading resources! Otherwise, once the balance tips at the scales, the Trading Market's attraction will weaken."

Lu Yuan agreed, "Indeed so! The Northern Territory is cold, but its unique geographical environment will yield unique extraordinary products. Moreover, the Northern Territory's civilization is more united, capable of exerting greater power, whereas the civilizations here are scattered and hard to communicate."

"So please, friends, lend me a helping hand! We must manage the Northern Territory's backyard well."

This fired up everyone's subjective initiative.

Each tightened their fists and showed high fighting spirit.

Whether Human or Turtle-man, if they wish to accomplish a remarkable feat, they truly need some grand ideal.

A person with subjective initiative might achieve outcomes even unimaginable to themselves.

Gui Wu exclaimed loudly, "Now return to pack your bags; before the Buzhou Grand Festival begins, we must complete a population of hundreds of billions! Those to enter the Northern Territory should enter, and those who stay here should stay!"

"Dismissed!"

The crowd hurried away with curiosity and excitement.

Lu Yuan exhaled lightly, taking out from the "Qiankun World" the highest-tier [temple]. This thing cost 10 Civilization Points just for the building materials and included some Legendary-level materials. But it was worth the price, its transmission cost very low, its size large, able to accommodate gigantic machines up to a hundred meters in diameter.

"Given a month, transmitting twenty or thirty thousand people is fairly manageable."

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