The news brought back by the Future spacecraft was not the best, but it was by no means the worst either.
At least, the octopus clan chief's attitude gave everyone time to develop the island and increase their power until the joint conference was held.
The current opportunity comes at the cost of humanity's current potential and the subtle connections Gu Xi has built with groups like the Sea Ghosts.
The laws of the sea are simple and brutal—survival of the fittest. To gain a voice in the General Assembly, or even just the right to survive, one must demonstrate sufficient strength.
"Sister Xi, this goal is a bit too ambitious," Sun Yiming sighed, feeling somewhat powerless as he considered his own abilities.
Gu Xi's eyes were calm and unwavering, but the pressure unique to S-level mental power users was even more concentrated at this moment. It was this pressure that made Sun Yiming feel powerless.
Seeing the cold sweat on his forehead, and realizing he had almost withdrawn his oppressive aura, Gu Xi nodded slightly. "That's right. Time is running out. We can't give up either the island's development or our personal strength."
"I believe everyone can do it, right!"
Her voice was soft, yet it was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a thousand waves in the hearts of passersby.
Upgrading from A-rank to S-rank is relatively easy, but upgrading from S-rank to SS-rank is incredibly difficult, almost like climbing to the heavens, and cannot be achieved in a short time.
Especially for Gu Xi, who has already reached S-level, breaking through to SS-level would require a massive amount of resources and constant pushing of his own limits.
But no one questioned it. Because she was Gu Xi, and she always managed to create miracles.
For a moment, the entire island was shrouded in a strange atmosphere.
During the day, the sounds of construction chants, the clanging of metal, and the hum of energy equipment rise and fall, creating a bustling and energetic atmosphere.
At night, in addition to the necessary guards and patrols, more people gather together to train using the latest advanced training equipment made of high-quality materials.
Gu Xi set an example by his own actions. Every day, apart from his daily tasks, he devoted all his other time to intensive training using a training device made of the highest-grade materials.
Half a month has passed quietly.
The island's initial shape has been completely solidified, and its current area has expanded to 200 square kilometers. Although it cannot fully accommodate humans, it can at least serve as a temporary residence.
Various functional buildings have sprung up on the island, and defensive fortifications are beginning to take shape.
Even more encouraging is that, under the rich energy nourishment and immense external pressure, the potential of human survivors seems to have been fully unleashed.
In the chat channel, S-rank powerhouses kept emerging. Some people roughly estimated that there are now more than 3,000 humans who have reached the S-rank. This force has become a force to be reckoned with among the deep-sea race.
On a calm and peaceful morning, Gu Xi successfully broke through the bottleneck.
A massive spiritual force, far exceeding that of an S-rank, suddenly erupted from her body, then quickly receded. When it was hidden away, the air in the core area of the entire island seemed to freeze for a moment.
SS-rank!
The island's inhabitants were in an uproar upon sensing the SS-level spiritual power.
Sun Yiming was almost moved to tears. Li Ruoyang was also visibly excited.
With Gu Xi, an SS-level powerhouse, in charge, humanity undoubtedly has an extra trump card at the upcoming United Conference.
However, rapid development brings not only joy but also hidden crises. As the island expands, the population grows, and everyone's strength increases, new problems begin to emerge.
The atmosphere in the temporary meeting room of the management committee was somewhat somber that day.
"Sister Xi, recently, several teams mainly responsible for regional construction have been arguing several times over the allocation of the new batch of 'Sea Ripple Steel' and 'Abyssal Crystal'," Sun Yiming reported wearily, rubbing his temples.
The "team" he mentioned was mostly formed by the core members who followed Gu Xi in the early days, and later by recruiting other survivors.
Sun Yiming: "The pioneer team is responsible for the energy hub, which is the core of the entire island. Moreover, they have made the greatest contributions in previous battles and material collection, so they should receive priority in resource allocation."
Sun Yiming: "But the Craftsmen's Alliance believes that the construction of living areas and workshops is equally important, as it relates to everyone's daily life and future development. Moreover, they have a large workforce, and only by distributing the workforce equally can the overall progress be guaranteed."
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