The Seventh Base

Capítulo 1229: Chapter 272: The Situation

The Mystic God Temple returned to calm, and the people outside also left.

Osman O’Brian personally appeared, and the Church and the Lin family are unlikely to act for the time being. They can’t do much unless an army presses in.

Osman O’Brian returned to the O’Brian Palace, and his eldest son, Ares O’Brian, came to his side.

“Ares, do you have something to discuss?” Osman O’Brian asked.

“I have some doubts,” Ares O’Brian replied. “The Mystic God Temple has always existed independently; this should have been an opportunity. Why did you choose to help this time, father?”

“Regardless of its state, the Mystic God Temple ultimately belongs to the forces of the O’Brian Republic’s Capital Star. Protecting territorial forces is the leader’s responsibility. To make the Mystic God Temple serve the O’Brian Republic should be done openly and with dignity, not through intrigue and scheming, losing the people’s support. You must remember this point; otherwise, the O’Brian Republic will never become an existence similar to an ‘Empire’ and will not qualify to be called ‘great,’” Osman O’Brian explained.

Osman O’Brian continued, “Over the years, everything the Republic has done is not to infiltrate the Mystic God Temple but to integrate, to let the Mystic God Temple understand that we are supposed to be one entity. Those who win people’s hearts can wield the sword and be invincible.”

Ares O’Brian fell into thought upon hearing Osman’s words and then spoke again, “There might be some secrets with Xu Mo.”

“It doesn’t matter,” Osman O’Brian said. “Even if he is an Imperial descendant, there is no enmity between him and our O’Brian Republic. If one day, the Empire’s forces could make a comeback, perhaps a brilliant chapter of the Universe could be opened. I would look forward to that.”

“I heard that the Chloe Star Province military has had some grudges with Xu Mo previously. Go give orders so that they will not trouble Xu Mo and his team anymore, and let his team develop freely,” Osman instructed.

“Understood,” Ares O’Brian nodded.

If Xu Mo were here, he might be somewhat surprised. Osman O’Brian of the Capital Star seems to know about his affairs and even speculates on his identity with the greatest imagination.

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The Mystic God Temple.

After the turmoil, the cultivators in the Mystic God Temple still engaged in much discussion. There was heightened curiosity about Xu Mo.

What exactly did Xu Mo do to attract the attention of the Universe’s two top forces to personally come for him?

This is the first time they’ve witnessed such a standoff, even pressuring the Mystic God Temple, and only the personal appearance of the O’Brian Republic leader was able to deter them.

Xu Mo was called alone into Adela Palace Master’s office.

“Xu Mo, the Church and the Lin family came with direct military pressure, even risking war. It seems they are determined and won’t stop until they achieve their aims. In the future, you will likely face various tactics,” Adela Palace Master said.

Xu Mo nodded, not expecting the two forces to go to such lengths based only on speculation, even to the point of military pressure against the Mystic God Temple.

This shows how much they value this matter.

Imperial descendants of the late Emperor, Gaia, and the Empire’s top scientific research team.

All these factors draw their attention, as this force could potentially influence the known Universe in the future.

Because of this, several major forces are eager to capture Xu Mo and uncover the truth.

Currently, with Gaia and others missing, Xu Mo is the only lead they can pursue.

“Palace Master, what kind of person is Osman Leader?” Xu Mo asked. He was not familiar with Osman O’Brian.

“Osman Leader founded the O’Brian Republic, which naturally makes him a legendary figure. Looking across the known Universe, he is one of the few standing at the top. However, if you ask me what kind of person he is specifically, I cannot answer you. Standing from different positions, everyone’s view of things is different, and perceptions can vary,” Adela stated. “But one thing is certain: Osman Leader is a remarkable individual. Although, from the Mystic God Temple’s standpoint, we have always been guarded regarding Osman Leader.”

Xu Mo understood what Adela meant by the guarded mindset.

The Mystic God Temple, as a cultivation holy land within the O’Brian Republic, does not take orders from the Republic. From the Republic’s perspective, they naturally hope the Mystic God Temple could be utilized for the Republic.

But standing from the perspective of the Mystic God Temple, they naturally maintain a guarded stance.

“Over the years, the cultivators of the Mystic God Temple have mostly been people from the O’Brian Republic, and a majority of them come from prominent families, members of large clans or the military, giving the appearance that they have been infiltrating the Mystic God Temple. Even Vera is cultivating at the Mystic God Temple, with the Republic’s elite talents occupying the main force of the Mystic God Temple.”

Adela Palace Master spoke, “Of course, there might be people from other forces who have entered the Mystic God Temple, but the Mystic God Temple hasn’t really concerned itself with this. The Mystic God Temple is a force of cultivation, not vying for territory. As long as we elders are here, we can guard the Mystic God Temple. But over the years, the Republic hasn’t done anything out of line; they seem to be integrating the Republic and the Mystic God Temple into one. Over generations, when we old folks retire, the Mystic God Temple and the Republic will indeed be indistinguishable.”

Xu Mo nodded, considering that Osman O’Brian’s actions were all on the surface without hiding anything. Perhaps he was different than what many below had speculated.

Any force, the people below often like to speculate on the thoughts of those above, but in reality, it may not be the same.

“What about the Mystic God Temple, what is our pursuit?” Xu Mo asked. He was initially designated as the first heir of the Mystic God Temple, but perhaps he didn’t fully understand the Mystic God Temple yet.

“The Mystic God Temple has the word ‘Mystic’, aimed at cultivating the top-tier cultivators, and the ultimate pursuit is to uncover the cosmic mysteries.” Adela said, “The founder of the Mystic God Temple believed that the universe has laws. Like the ‘god’ worshipped by the Church might just be the laws of the universe. From this perspective, the creator does indeed exist; the universal laws themselves are the creator, creating the universe and life. What the Mystic God Temple pursues is exploring the mysteries of the universe. Compared to this, the so-called war and power struggle are insignificant and meaningless.”

Xu Mo quietly listened. If one could explore the ultimate mysteries of the universe, then truly, war and power would be insignificant, effortlessly obtainable.

This appears to be a higher pursuit, but can humanity truly explore the laws of the universe?

Perhaps it’s merely wishful thinking.

Xu Mo thought of the Mystic God he encountered in the Virtual Trial Ground. His guidance aligned with this philosophy.

“Of course, that’s just an ideal. But in reality, like the current situation we face, survival in the universe, conflict, war, perhaps this is also part of the cosmic order.”

Adela Palace Master sighed, “The Church and the Lin forcefully arrive, but Osman the Leader’s deterrence made them retreat. However, the war between the Kales Empire and the Republic is about to escalate, and the Church and Lin are likely to also pressure the Republic. Our Mystic God Temple probably won’t remain untouched. Over the years, in essence, the Mystic God Temple and the Republic have indeed become one.”

Xu Mo felt a slight ripple in his heart upon hearing Adela Palace Master’s words.

Osman O’Brian, everything he did today seemed to promote this point. The O’Brian Republic and the Mystic God Temple are one, which is far more effective than any conspiracy.

Listening to Arad Palace Master, it seems that the Mystic God Temple will inevitably be swept into this war and start taking a stance.

“Xu Mo, consider your future plans, whether to stay and cultivate at the Capital Star’s Mystic God Temple or leave, though if you do leave, try not to reveal your whereabouts.” Adela Palace Master said.

“Alright.” Xu Mo nodded in understanding, then left the area.

After this turmoil, the Capital Star returned to peace, as the Church and the Lin didn’t come again, knowing it would be futile.

However, the events on the O’Brian Republic’s Capital Star drew the attention of various forces, and other top cosmic forces noticed a cultivator named ‘Xu Mo’. This cultivator appeared in the Abyss War but was then merely a supporting role, not attracting the top forces’ eyes, as most focus was on Gaia.

Of course, they didn’t know that in this turmoil, everyone truly sought another ‘protagonist.’ During this period, she remained in cultivation without public appearances, unnoticed, and so not attracting attention.

In a sense, Gaia and Master Qiong did indeed achieve this, allowing Xu Mo to perfectly become the ‘Zero’ substitute, taking over Zero’s identity.

Months after this turmoil passed.

News came from the O’Brian Republic, that the Kales Empire’s army was pressing into the borders. Major fleets had entered the O’Brian Republic Star Domain, and now, plans to attack the ten main stars were underway.

They even bypassed the heavily stationed Scott Province and Lince Province, entering the heart of the O’Brian Republic, with unclear motives, where any planet might face an attack.

Meanwhile, Church forces also stirred storms across major planets in the O’Brian Republic. With the outbreak of war, the Republic government gradually lost control of major planets, as resources were summoned for war, causing various forces to take advantage, with the Church being the strongest among them.

If the O’Brian Republic were to lose this war, then the planets within the Republic territory would likely fall under Church control at the fastest speed, positioning them as the largest beneficiaries.

In this context, various forces prepared to go to war.

The Mystic God Temple officially announced that the temple cultivators will fight alongside the Republic.