Death... and me

Seeing everyone's dark expressions, Rean then gave them a hint. "Well, if an enemy country really tries to do such a thing to you, what stops you from doing the same thing to them?"

Sure enough, everyone began to glance at each other. After all, such a game could be played by both sides. 

Rean also added, "Also, I'm not joking about protecting the antennas like your lives depend on it. If you don't do so, it means that someone is aiming for your forces. Often, those who hold the war of information come out on top. Make sure that you're always on peak condition in that regard."

Well, Rean didn't mind it too much. The important thing was for the whole Wringan Continent to have the communication system working in case they were invaded by someone else. Once again, nothing could really guarantee that humans would have a thousand years of peaceful development.

There was a good piece of information for the countries, though. Rean didn't try to rip them off. He only asked for a price slightly above what the communication devices, antennas, routers, and so on cost. That slightly above was going to be used as payment for the disciples and elders working on the project.

With that, Rean and the representatives of other countries agreed on the final details before Rean told them to head back to their countries and talk to their leaders. Surprisingly, one of them decided to ask, "When will we receive more Spiritual Smartphones...or Nokias? You only gave three samples for each one of us. We will need many more than that as soon as possible."

Rean pondered over it for a bit before answering, "According to the actual stage of development of our machines, it should take around a month or two before it enters the mass production stage. Don't worry. We have all your Nokias' phone numbers. Once they're ready to be shipped out, we will let you know."

Later that day, Rean talked with Malo, telling him that his group would head out of the sect to start the installations. Srevil was already helping Liza and the other lower-level Formation Masters develop the new Minuscule Rune Carvers. Rean was fine with simply leaving the rest of the mass production to them while he, Qia, and Dian went out to build the antennas.

Of course, the antennas and their controlling devices themselves also had to be built in the sect. That being said, Rean's group separated once again into two teams. One would stay and build the antennas and controlling devices before shipping them out. The other group would work on the installations. And just like that, the Formation and Blacksmith Halls had become extremely busy. One must not forget that there were also many wired communication formations, so it only stacked on top of the massive pile of things to do.

As Rean's group worked on the communication system, the sect wasn't staying idle either. A few weeks later, the sect began to use its experts to visit all the other countries appearing on the continent. The reason for that was because way too many battlefields were appearing. Cultivators were vying for power while the common people suffered. If things continued out like that, maybe more than half of the human population would disappear before the countries' borders finally took shape.

Many of those countries didn't like Freedom Sect's intervention, though. Unfortunately for them, they didn't have to power to defy the Freedom Sect's orders. As time passed, some tried to band together and stop the Freedom Sect's experts from intervening in their battles, just to be trashed by Fizer when the situation asked for it.

Half a year had now passed since the end of the war between the demon beasts and Zasfins. Freedom Sect obviously became the recognized strongest power in the continent, with Fizer and the Demon Beast Continent experts on their side. Yes, Rean and Roan could still use their influence in the demon beasts to ask for help. 

That way, the borders of each country were settled in a much more peaceful way. Of course, many sacrifices were made here and there. After all, it wasn't like Freedom Sect could see and control everything with its limited number. One must remember that the majority of the sect was still in the Core and Soul Fusion Realm or below. Those above were mostly invited guests and the demon beasts that Rean and Roan got to come here.

The good thing was that none of the invited experts living in the sect as guest elders thought about taking control of it. The shadow of the demon beasts and Zasfins were still very strong, after all. Not to mention that all of them understood that Freedom Sect's disciples had ridiculously high talents. One day they would definitely surpass them in cultivation. If that moment came and they were on bad terms, it would be terrible for those who betrayed the sect. 

As for getting rid of the highly talented disciples ahead of time? They would have to face Fizer's rage if that happened. In Julia's case, it would be the same if the ones involved were female disciples.

During this time, Qia reached the Peak Stage of the Core and Soul Fusion Realm together with Agis and, surprisingly, Malaka. Roan really began to think that perhaps Malaka was better acting that way. Of course, he forced the girl to do the minimal amount of training possible. Less than that, and Malaka knew she would be in bad waters if Roan caught her.

Naturally, her belly had become quite big after six months. For some reason, Kentucky looked more excited about it than Malaka and Agis themselves as well. "Of course, I am. I can tell it will be another girl through my Spiritual Sense. Naturally, she will be my fan as well!" or so said the Minokawa.

As for Rean and Roan, their cultivation also improved quite a lot even though they had been busy. They obviously had to thank Celis for that since Celis never stopped cultivating, which was quite fast due to Kentucky's nest on top of him.

It was around this time that Rean's group received some news from Frandin.