Transforming a planet is no simple task. The meteor shower alone lasted two years, followed by a year of volcanic eruptions.
The glaciers have been melting for a full three years now, and the vast ocean that Lin Xiaohe dreamed of still hasn’t appeared.
During this waiting period, Lin Xiaohe taught everyone the Sugar Bean Bible and required them to train their mental strength in their spare time.
Most members of the Star Hope Party were highly qualified university students and veterans of the Federation, with a small portion being ordinary civilians who had dreams.
Over six years, more than half of the members raised their mental strength to SS level, and even those at the lowest level reached A grade.
People like Wesley, who started from a higher foundation, even advanced to 3S.
Lin Meimei said that Wesley, Lin Ye, and others had accidentally entered the Whale Sea before, which had washed away and raised their mental threshold. As long as they trained diligently, they would definitely surpass 3S!
This news filled Wesley and the others with joy and encouragement. They stopped sleeping altogether and trained day and night.
The result of everyone improving their mental strength and physical fitness was that work efficiency shot up like a rocket.
The downside was that they worked so hard that supplies were being consumed at an alarming rate.
Lin Xiaohe looked at the supply reserves, which were approaching the warning line on every front, and felt a huge headache coming on.
Lin Jingqiu said in a hoarse voice, “We still have several billion worth of supplies stored in the black market, you know.”
Lin Jingqiu’s disability was congenital. After Old Black Brother’s mental strength reached 2S, he performed a mechanical reconstruction surgery on her.
Lin Xiaohe didn’t know the exact principle, but she understood that it involved implanting a small device, similar to a voice synthesizer, into her second sister’s throat.
Because it required connecting to very complex nerves, the surgery was quite difficult.
Old Black Brother only dared to perform the surgery after his mental strength broke through.
Before that, Father Lin had him practice on his own legs.
There were three or four failures during that time, and only after Father Lin was able to stand up again did he agree to let Old Black Brother operate on Lin Jingqiu.
“I’ll go get the supplies. Will you all be okay here?” Lin Xiaohe was a bit worried about leaving them.
Lin Jingqiu smiled and shook the reagent in her hand. “This is the Black Domain. Besides us, what humans could possibly get in here? Besides, we have Meimei and the others.”
The Loud Whales are naturally romantic and love freedom, and they have clear likes and dislikes. They like Lin Xiaohe, so they’ll love her friends and family too, just like loving her.
Thinking about how Fuguang Star had almost become a daily check-in spot for the Loud Whales, Lin Xiaohe felt a little more at ease. “Alright, I’ll go there and come back quickly.”
When Dong Yuxuan learned that Lin Xiaohe was going to the black market, he rushed over anxiously and called out “Master” hesitantly.
It had been over nine years since they fled to the Black Domain.
Dong Yuxuan had grown from an innocent, chubby little boy into a slightly plump teenager standing one meter seven, with handsome features.
What hadn’t changed was the pure, clear look in his eyes.
Lin Xiaohe looked at him, her tone gentle. “What’s wrong? Is there something you can’t tell your master?”
Dong Yuxuan bit his lip, his voice as soft as a mosquito’s: “Master, after you get to the black market, would it be convenient for you to give my big brother a call? I just want to tell him that I’m doing really well, so he doesn’t have to worry about me.”
They had left the Federation in such a hurry that he didn’t even have a chance to say a proper goodbye to his brother.
If he had known their separation would last over nine years, he would have given his brother a big hug when they left the Third Star Ring.
“Alright. How about I record a video for you instead? Boys change so much—your big brother would never guess what you look like now.”
Dong Yuxuan’s eyes instantly lit up, and he nodded eagerly.
But when the camera pointed at him, he became shy and awkward, fidgeting with his head lowered.
After waiting for a good while, he finally spoke, purposely raising his tone: “Big brother, I’m doing great! My mental strength is already at A grade! Master says that after a few more months of practice, I’m guaranteed to break through to S grade! How about that? Jealous? Haha, my choice was awesome, right! Don’t keep worrying about me. Just live your own life well.”
Lin Xiaohe raised an eyebrow. “Don’t you want to say anything else?”
Dong Yuxuan shook his head and said teasingly, “That’s enough. Just letting my big brother know I’m doing well is fine. Even if I asked him for money, he couldn’t transfer it to me anyway!”
Lin Xiaohe swallowed a sigh.
Why was she so good to this group of people? Because most of them had left their own families and homes behind to follow her.
You give me a gift, and I’ll give you a jade in return.
How could she ever let down such deep and heavy affection?
Dong Yuxuan’s request reminded Lin Xiaohe of something.
She asked everyone on the communication channel if there was anyone they wanted her to pass a message to.
Many people responded. Wesley was the first.
“Party leader, I want to tell my mother that my mental strength is about to break through to 3S! Not only am I following the starlight and my faith, but I can also become one of the stars myself!”
Su Xi said with reddened eyes, “Mom and Dad, I don’t regret my choice. I’m stronger than ever before! Dad, forgive me for not being able to carry on your legacy, but I will carry on your spirit and will.”
Lin Ye just waved his hand. He didn’t have anything specific to say, so he simply asked Lin Xiaohe to take a photo of him and forward it to his family.
Nine years can change a person, and it can change a group of people.
They had experienced boundless loneliness, witnessed the power of the Stardust Loud Whales, and worked together to transform a planet!
Their strength had increased, and their mindset had undergone a tremendous change.
The intense hatred from before had gradually settled down, condensing into a firm resolve.
Get stronger! Much stronger! Unbelievably strong! Then fight their way back to the Federation and make those who only know how to oppress others with power—the Federation government and the Ministry of Security—pay a heavy price!
Lin Xiaohe had an excellent memory; she never forgot anything she saw. But she still carefully stored everyone’s family contact information with Xinbao.
After making sure there were no potential biological threats, she specifically sought out Lin Meimei and asked the Loud Whales to look after everyone a bit more.
Ever since Lin Meimei named herself, she had become the coolest and most trendy Loud Whale of them all.
The other Loud Whales started naming themselves too. Most took Lin Xiaohe’s surname, while others picked strange names like “Assault Ship,” “I Am Very Tasty,” or “Only Likes to Play.”
Lin Meimei was very proud of this and grew even fonder of Lin Xiaohe. “Don’t worry! Leave it all to me! I promise to make sure they have a fun and happy time.”
What a strange promise.
After repeatedly giving her instructions, Lin Xiaohe finally set off for the Black Domain, hoping to go and come back quickly.
At the border junction between the Black Domain, the Federation, and the Empire, the thick wall of stardust gave off a faint blue glow.
This wall seemed a bit thicker than before.
Lin Xiaohe extended her senses through the stardust wall and, at the very edge of her perception, sensed thousands of spaceships floating in the cosmos.
The lead ship had the words Mantis Armed Group printed on its side.
Lin Xiaohe raised an eyebrow. When did the Mantis Armed Group get this powerful? They wouldn’t have touched their supplies, would they?
Lin Xiaohe closed her eyes and connected to the communication channel of the Mantis Armed Group ship.
A rough, raspy male voice spoke with passionate enthusiasm: “Honored guests, we are about to witness a miracle in human history—the Stardust Wall! It was created by the Federation traitor Lin Xiaohe, who, in her grief and anger, used her life as fuel to unleash a single, earth-shattering sword strike.”
“If you want to know more details and information, please scan the code and pay 199,000 star coins! Not 19 million, not 1.9 million, just 199,000 per person, and you can take this legendary story home with you. You can’t lose this deal, you can’t be cheated!”
What the heck?!
Lin Xiaohe’s eyes widened, feeling a shock she had never experienced before.
How could anyone be so despicable, so shameless, and so business-minded?!
And most importantly, how could the Mantis Armed Group not share the profits with her, the person involved in the story?!
Just thinking about how much money the Mantis Armed Group must have made from the Stardust Wall over the past nine years without giving her a single cent made Lin Xiaohe’s heart ache so much she could barely breathe!
Mantis Armed Group, you are done for!
Mantis Armed Group: Heavens above! Earth below! We’ve been wronged!
