"Immortal... Immortal?!"

The moment this word was uttered, the entire underground control hall fell silent.

Behind the jade pendant, Lu Li naturally heard every word of their conversation.

"Infinite spiritual power..."

"Breaking the limits of the real world... only an 'immortal' can achieve that..."

"Becoming immortal..."

This concept was far too distant for Lu Li at this moment.

Not to mention him, there had never been a single ascended being in the entire history of the Qingchi Sect.

Going further, not even across the entire Eastern Wilderness Star.

In the five regions of east, west, south, north, and center, it's said that only a few 'immortals' have ever emerged.

Besides, if he became immortal, why would he want to go back?

By the time he became immortal, Blue Star would have changed beyond recognition.

He wasn't so bored as to become a reborn immortal lord, roaming the city...

"Heh... this life... I guess there's no hope of seeing my parents again..."

"Forget it, with my little sister and the country around, the two elders can at least enjoy their twilight years."

With a bitter smile, Lu Li prepared to hang up the communication.

He had already confirmed what he most wanted to verify.

Since he held no illusions, he might as well live well, though with some regrets...

But before he could speak, Li Yuanchao's voice suddenly rang out.

"Comrade Lu Li! I know you might be feeling a bit down right now."

"But... please don't give up!"

"Your family is still waiting for you, your motherland is still waiting for you."

"Even if only becoming immortal can bring you back, so what? Now that the country has already come into contact with a cultivation civilization..."

"Maybe the country can cultivate immortality too! Doesn't cultivation grant longevity?"

"As long as we make enough progress, we can let your family cultivate immortality too, so... they can wait for you!"

Li Yuanchao's tone was sincere, with a hint of excitement.

The researchers nearby couldn't help but get excited upon hearing the words 'cultivate immortality.'

No citizen of Great Xia could refuse the weight those words carried.

Even the researchers...

Lu Li was momentarily stunned, then he realized.

Yes.

Maybe Blue Star could cultivate immortality too?

Maybe his parents could cultivate immortality too?

That was a hope, after all!

"Yes! Comrade Xiao Lu, Director Li is absolutely right."

"Moreover... even if we take a step back, and cultivation doesn't work out, the country does have cryogenic technology."

"I believe if you truly manage to cultivate, then in a thousand years or so, a little thawing technique should be quite easy."

Wang Zhiwen added.

His words immediately reignited Lu Li's motivation.

Yes, if he could cultivate, what couldn't he achieve?

"Exactly! Cultivators are unfathomable."

"Reviving the dead might not even be a difficult task."

Lu Li's gaze became resolute.

At this moment, he had his ultimate goal.

First, become immortal!

Meanwhile, Li Yuanchao also timely announced an order.

"Comrade Lu Li, I had already reported the situation of our Great Xia citizen stranded in another world, which is your case, to the higher-ups."

"With the highest directive approved, the 749 Interdimensional Civilization Research Group has now been established."

"Mission code: 'South Heaven Gate'!"

"The primary mission is to conduct in-depth research on interdimensional civilizations."

"And as the pioneer of this mission, you have the right to mobilize national resources."

"All personnel and units within the territory of Great Xia will fully cooperate with you, and if necessary... 'Truth' can also be at your disposal."

"Finally, our ultimate mission goal is... to attempt to usher in an era of nationwide cultivation in Great Xia!"

"To lead the development of cultivation civilization on Blue Star, and even guide the key direction of human evolution."

"And before that, the country will support you... to become immortal first!"

"Wow~!"

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"Wow~! Wow~!"

With Li Yuanchao's words, the entire underground control room erupted.

Everyone was as if injected with adrenaline.

This order was the first time they had heard it, and it wasn't just directed at Lu Li.

It was aimed at everyone present, how could they not be excited?

Applause resounded continuously, and everyone clapped their hands red with excitement.

On the other side of the jade pendant, Lu Li felt a surge of heat.

"Code 'South Heaven Gate'... Truth..."

"Usher in an era of nationwide cultivation in Great Xia..."

"Support me... to become immortal first!"

"Hiss!"

Lu Li took a deep breath.

He hadn't expected the country's ambitions to be so grand.

He had thought the country merely wanted to acquire some resources and technologies from the other world to enhance its technological means.

But he hadn't expected the country's plans to be so vast.

"But of course... the greatest technology of the Qiulong Realm... is cultivation, isn't it?"

"If Great Xia could usher in an era of nationwide cultivation, combined with technological means..."

"Then it would undoubtedly become a civilization spanning star systems, even... cross-dimensional!"

Lu Li's heart pounded wildly, his breathing even quickened.

From this moment on, Great Xia's goals aligned perfectly with his.

From this moment on, he would have the support of a powerful nation with 1.4 billion citizens.

From this moment on... he became... the pioneer of Great Xia!

Clenching his fist.

Lu Li tightly grasped the jade pendant, at this moment he seemed filled with power.

With a determined gaze, he responded.

"Please rest assured, Commander, I will definitely not disappoint the expectations of the country and the people!"

......

The communication ended.

Before hanging up, Lu Li requested a batch of practical supplies from the country.

Such as silencers, grenades, a few pieces of high-explosive C4 with delayed triggers, instant noodles, and so on...

Only then did he reluctantly tuck the jade pendant into his robe.

Every communication with the motherland filled him with motivation.

This time, it established his ultimate, unwavering goal.

"With the help of the country, become immortal first!"

"Usher in an era of nationwide cultivation in Great Xia... go home to see my parents!"

"Hoo..."

Taking a deep breath, Lu Li's eyes shone brightly.

No more hesitation.

He took out the demonstration device left in his hand.

With a swipe of his finger, he activated the 3D holographic projection.

"Let me see how the country's improved Five Elements Art performs."

With a slight shift in his mind, Lu Li sat cross-legged in the mine shaft.

After all, he had saved up quite a bit of spirit ore last time.

This time he could fully utilize this time to focus on cultivation.

"Buzz~!"

Looking at the clearly annotated technique projection in front of him.

Lu Li closed his eyes tightly.

"Metal of the Five Elements, rise!"

With a slight turn of his mind, the new Five Elements Art's circulation path emerged in his mind.

Following the projection's steps, he slowly channeled the metallic spiritual power into his meridians first.

The metallic spiritual power plunged into the Taiyin Lung Meridian, circulating through the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian.

The spiritual power grew increasingly dense.

Lu Li felt as if his meridians were being pierced by a thousand needles, the pain was unbearable.

The next second.

"Poof~"

He unexpectedly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

His face was terribly pale, yet his eyes had never been so bright.

"Hoo~"

Spitting out the blood from his mouth, Lu Li let out a long breath, revealing a radiant smile.

"Amazing!"