After the eradication of the largest evil god, Isaac, the remaining evil gods were much easier to deal with. As the highest combat power in Huaxia, Zhao Xiaokui always led her team, traversing the north and south of the country.
As the country with the largest population globally, Huaxia also had the highest number of secret realms and evil gods. There were reckless young summoners who dared to call forth evil gods, as well as madmen who awakened without any apparent reason and challenged others recklessly. Although the evil gods they summoned were not as powerful as those appearing in Africa, they still posed a considerable challenge for the local Nightwalkers, especially Zhao Xiaokui, a nearly seventh-tier transcendent.
Fortunately, if the evil gods that once ravaged Africa were like powerful military factions, the ones summoned were akin to local tyrants causing trouble in rural areas. Dealing with them was relatively straightforward for Zhao Xiaokui. In the later stages, they even developed a specialized system for dealing with evil gods.
The system addressed questions like how to handle different types of evil gods, whether to expel or eliminate them and how to track them once discovered. As the research system progressed, it even became capable of preemptively summoning evil gods and eliminating them in advance, an audacious and proactive measure to eliminate potential threats.
Zhao Xiaokui found herself on the battlefield most frequently at sea. Before the advent of the Transcendent Era, the sea was a forbidden zone for humans. Satellites captured every inch of land on Earth, but no one could guarantee having encountered every marine species. After the Transcendent Era, the complex and unique environment of the ocean gave rise to more powerful creatures.
Even the skies above the ocean were occupied by transcendent beings. The anti-aircraft systems, once used to combat enemies, were now engaged in daily battles against flying transcendent creatures. In the short term, various countries had little inclination to initiate external warfare.
The essence of war lies in the plunder of resources and the pursuit of status. Even as they go through the outbreak of the Transcendent Era, they are still in a phase of resource abundance. It’s not easy to defend their own territory, let alone engage in plunder.
The power of transcendent beings is much stronger than that of human transcendent individuals. For example, among first-tier transcendent beings, a tiger or a lion possesses formidable physical strength, while a human, unarmed, can be considered prey.
However, Huaxia’s oceans are much safer compared to those of other countries. Ships still sailing on the various oceans to this day belong either to Huaxia entities or to enterprises and countries cooperating with Huaxia. The reason is simple—no other country’s transcendent individuals can establish a bloody battle at sea and carve out a maritime route like those in Huaxia.
The deeper into the ocean, the more turbulent the dangers become. After all, humans are creatures that inhabit the land. Even those who have awakened water-related abilities cannot dominate the sea like Zhao Xiaokui.
Those leaders of various factions who had promised in front of Elder Sheng not to harm Zhao Xiaokui now wryly smile when her name is mentioned. Unfortunately, maritime shipping is a crucial part of most countries’ transportation systems. In the current era of heightened dangers in the skies, the importance of maritime shipping surpasses that of the past.
If their ships want to navigate smoothly at sea, they must adhere to Zhao Xiaokui’s rules and comply with Huaxia’s requirements.
Of course, one could choose to be sly and navigate outside the routes established by Zhao Xiaokui. As long as you can bring goods from the origin to the destination, no one will bother you. However, since the Transcendent Era began, marine creatures with higher intelligence have emerged. These beings harbor deep resentment against humans who have disrupted their lives, causing the deaths of many of their kind or marine companions.
When artificial objects are spotted at sea, they are almost guaranteed to face attacks, unless accompanied by high-tier transcendent beings projecting their formidable auras.
However, a journey with a high-tier transcendent being on board comes with a hefty price tag. It’s more cost-effective to yield to Zhao Xiaokui, pay a protection fee, and sail under her rules.
In areas where high-tier transcendent beings oversee ships, encounters with sea monsters are possible. However, along the routes opened by Zhao Xiaokui, encountering sea monsters is a humorous scenario. If attacked by ignorant sea monsters, one might witness those monsters being mobbed by their peers.
If humans could understand the language of sea monsters, they might hear them cursing while fighting: “Are you crazy? Don’t involve us! Going after the ship commanded by that female boss—do you want more of our kin to die?”
Sometimes, Zhao Xiaokui finds the situation quite amusing. In the realm of the sea, she’s the undisputed ruler. In the deep sea world, even eighth or ninth-tier mermaids have to face the risks of a place with no return if they dare leave their familiar territories and venture into the turbulent deep sea. Who knows which big shot might be behind those wild storms and eerie screams?
Taking advantage of the newly awakened power in this transcendent world, she currently stands at the pinnacle of all life, enjoying such treatment.
However, she understands the principle of not abusing power, and she knows that privileges expire. Upon discovering the awakening of intelligence among marine transcendent beings, she established the Grand Ocean Transcendent Being Management Association. Every awakened transcendent being must register at her facility, obtain a maritime citizenship card, and enjoy the same treatment as Huaxia human citizens. In other words, if an intelligent being is mistreated at sea by humans, they can bring their complaint to Zhao Xiaokui, file a lawsuit in Huaxia, and present their case in court alongside the plaintiff.
Seeing her successful initiative, other factions followed suit, appointing individuals who could communicate with marine transcendent beings. However, the vast majority of these beings only recognize Zhao Xiaokui. They would rather swim a long distance from another ocean region to the jurisdiction controlled by Huaxia than accept identification from another country.
For one simple reason, when it comes to life and death struggles, holding an identification card from another country is useless! Only by presenting a Huaxia identification card can one safeguard their fragile life. Even if one gets robbed or beaten, as long as they can preserve their life, there’s a chance to file a complaint. Witnessing one’s enemies being pummeled into fish cakes by Zhao Xiaokui is a satisfying prospect.
Zhao Xiaokui isn’t insistent on making all transcendent beings adhere to human methods, but she is striving to establish an orderly world. Pursuing order seems to be an instinct for every golden merman. Her bloodline inherently abhors the chaotic world she once witnessed in the deep-sea realm – a world of survival of the fittest with no order.
Whether a society is orderly or chaotic ultimately depends on the competence of its managers. Zhao Xiaokui’s managerial skills are average, but her fists are formidable enough to make people obedient. If she wants order, others can only provide it for her. After all, those who desire chaos have already suffered the merciless beating of socialist principles.
Zhao Xiaokui doesn’t segregate transcendent beings from ordinary people. Thus, on the streets of Huaxia, one can witness transcendent beings and ordinary folks kissing passionately, arguing with crossed arms, with ordinary people spitting furiously, and even more powerful transcendent beings blushing until an ordinary person steps forward to help scold their fellow ordinary person across the street.
Some argue that segregating transcendent beings and ordinary people is for the good of the latter. The radiation generated within transcendent beings may irreversibly affect the bodies of ordinary people, potentially causing deformities, cancers, or, of course, aiding in their awakening. Many countries that adhere to humanitarian principles choose to segregate the two, living in different regions.
But Zhao Xiaokui doesn’t follow suit. She has witnessed worlds separated for thousands of years after all. Segregating ordinary people due to their lack of power deprives them of sufficient resources and eliminates their upward mobility.
Transcendents, in their pursuit of the secret of life, wholeheartedly invest themselves in self-exploration, often neglecting the external world. In the end, the former becomes increasingly frail, while the latter tends to extremes.
Of course, she allows ordinary people to escape transcendental cities, but she doesn’t permit them to settle in lands devoid of transcendent powers. In her words, she won’t allow ignorant infants to be born into families that can’t provide them protection.
When this policy was announced, Zhao Xiaokui naturally faced a barrage of criticism. Many labeled her a transcendentalist. Scrolling through online comments, Zhao Xiaokui coldly snorted, “A bunch of idiots.”
Shen Zhifei asked, “Checking online comments again?”
Zhao Xiaokui replied, “These people really think they’re precious treasures. They talk about genetic diversity as if humanity can’t survive without their superior genes. They want to discuss fairness with me and accuse me of being a transcendentalist. If I were a transcendentalist, I should learn from those outside, treating transcendents as treasures and ordinary people like dogs.”
The advantages of transcendents are gradually manifesting in human society. Anyone awakening transcendent abilities, even if they’re seemingly inconsequential, experiences some degree of improvement in physical and mental capabilities compared to before.
Apart from those naturally gifted individuals enjoying certain advantages, mediocre people are easily replaced by transcendents.
Unfair, unfair, blame the unfairness on whom, if not the heavens?
Zhao Xiaokui has done her best to create a fair environment, even artificially creating transcendents through the combination of modern science and transcendent powers to enhance the physical abilities of ordinary people as much as possible.
But there’s still a group of conspiracy theorists claiming she’s conducting human experiments. They refuse to put in effort yet yearn for a good life, living in a fantasy.
Zhao Xiaokui, annoyed, declared, “Even if they curse me, I won’t let them live, and if they are born, I won’t acknowledge them. It’s not that I care for them, but I feel sorry for those children who are born destined to be ordinary people, just to continue their genes. Have they asked the kids about it?”
Shen Zhifei chuckled as she looked at her. Zhao Xiaokui, approaching thirty, still had the spirit of a young girl, with the sharpness of a child. She ruffled her seaweed-like long hair and said, “Don’t get angry. It’s not worth it to be angry for these people.”
Zhao Xiaokui suddenly sat up, saying, “Oh, I just thought of something. They are afraid of radiation, right? I’ll contact the person in charge in Africa and ask if they are willing to accept ordinary people from here. Anyway, wherever they hide, it’s fine. After clearing the mysterious domain in Africa, it’s beautiful there—lush mountains and clear waters. Apart from a bit less transcendent energy, everything else is good.”
For those who think the grass is greener on the other side, she’ll send them out to see how round the moon really is outside.
Zhao Xiaokui even contacted several countries that were admired by many in Huaxia before the resurgence of transcendent powers. These people used to look down on Huaxia, right? She openly auctioned the immigration quotas she obtained from those countries.
Ironically, these quotas were exchanged by high-ranking officials and the super-rich of those countries who wanted to immigrate to Huaxia.
Anyone with eyes can see that Zhao Xiaokui is the world’s darling. If you don’t cling to her now, when will you?
Even if you can’t cling to Zhao Xiaokui’s thigh, Huaxia is still the country with the richest resources, the most equitable distribution, and the best public safety among all countries.
Before, people were afraid of gunshots when going out, and now they are scared of even staying at home.
It’s still safer in Huaxia with Zhao Xiaokui in charge…
Moreover, with her lifespan, she can stay in charge for many more years.
…
Zhao Xiaokui is strict in controlling the quotas for Huaxia citizenship.
Even oceanic citizens need to undergo seven or eight tests to exchange their oceanic certificates for land certificates that allow them to live on land. This is even more so for foreigners.
After hearing the reasons why this group of people is heading to Huaxia, she finds it quite speechless…
F**king world’s darling.
Once again, the extermination of an evil god.
This evil god, upon seeing Zhao Xiaokui, suddenly burst into loud laughter.
“You kill me, and what’s the difference between you and us…”
“We are outsiders, aren’t you also an outsider?”
“One day, one day…”
Its malice almost overflowed.
“I want to see what you look like when you are expelled from this world.”
—Would you look as pathetic as I do?
