Chapter 793: Chapter 793

793: Chapter 779: Torrent 793: Chapter 779: Torrent The trend is like a river.

Going with the flow is not only easy but also fast, whereas going against the risk head-on might be lucky enough to survive, let alone any growth.

Now it’s about the third or fourth month since the Explorer Plan has been implemented.

Some closer worlds have seen three waves of arrivals and departures, and most of the exploration worlds have experienced two “flights” back and forth.

If only considering those who’ve left…

perhaps hotspots have already seen over a dozen batches of people.

The conflicts bound to happen, due to fundamental contradictions arising from their interests, are inevitable.

“It’s better to arrive at the right time than early.

The turbulence still needs to continue for a while, and now the risk of continuing to go outside is somewhat uncontrollable…”

At this point, Lu Ping’an also has to consider the situation in the Foreign Domain.

Perhaps some worlds have already become battlefields, with both sides blinded by rage and returning home to seek reinforcements, leading to the rapid escalation of internal conflict on Earth.

The chaos will naturally last for a while, and even if an agreement is reached in this world, it takes time to be transmitted to the Exotic Realm, and to make matters worse…

“Even if a ‘peace agreement’ or ‘non-aggression’ rule is signed, it’s one thing whether it can be implemented, and even if it is implemented and communicated to all regions, will those Foreign Domain companies and independent teams honestly comply?

They may not even care about the laws of their own countries…”

Lu Ping’an estimates that the chaos will last for a while, and only after a period of fierce “internal consumption” on Earth will both sides realize it’s a dead-end and reach a “consensus” among the professionals.

The premise of this “consensus” is not a “contract” but rather that both sides— from top-management down to the warriors—feel that continuing down the current path is unviable.

Only then can a paper agreement truly be effective.

In a sense, this is an inevitable process since the moment when the Permanent Council Members, led by the Huaqi Alliance, rejected the Joint Development Plan and attempted to monopolize their “territory.”

The Nirvana Alliance is a byproduct of the failing “grand plan,” which had been in progress for at least thirty years before ultimately becoming a fantasy.

In the meantime, various countries have also been engaged in small-scale Exotic Realm development.

Some countries, due to the significant benefits reaped from the Exotic Realm, and with multinational corporations unable to control them, have made significant strides.

As they gain “territories” and “kingdoms,” they also obstruct the “grand plan” from being passed.

The prospect of fully unified development means surrendering these territories and, at the very least, submitting to reallocation or welcoming an influx of external impacts.

Exotic Realm exploration in Western countries is primarily driven by companies and individuals, and has long been evidently out of control.

When the Pan-alliance of the Eastern Continent also decides to band together and enter the Star-zone, contradictions and conflicts between the two sides are inevitable.

In some places, intense conflict erupts immediately, while in others, it is met with indifference or denial…

but ultimately, without a third party strong enough to become both sides’ mutual enemy, direct conflict is likely to occur.

There isn’t really a solution for this; it’s part of the Nirvana Plan, an unstoppable trend.

Only when both sides find the conflict unbearable and “not worth it” will they genuinely sit down and negotiate, establishing bylaws and red lines, and then punishing those who overstep them.

This requires time and the sacrifices of lives.

Lu Ping’an sees through all this and plans to stay safely on home soil for a while.

“Let’s thoroughly absorb the gains from these two trips first.

Even staying at home, there is a ton to do…”

Lu Ping’an is quite optimistic that if they really venture out, they will choose unfamiliar worlds without other ethnic groups, rather than stepping into an explosive battlefield.

Keep in mind, the successful conclusion of the Green Star was primarily because the Aus people had already lost their “investment enthusiasm” and had no Rule-level combat power permanently stationed.

In a truly fierce battlefield of gods, death may be extremely frustrating and meaningless.

At present, the main contradiction is that the Star Maps held by various forces on Earth are roughly the same and there isn’t much difference in the information they can access about the worlds.

This naturally leads to conflicts during the exploration wave.

Collisions, deaths, and explorations will eventually open up new paths.

An unstable state, with enough lives to collide with, will sooner or later stabilize.

“In a quick case, three or four months, and in a slow case…

well, it’s normal to have a small-scale fight all the way.”

Lu Ping’an weighs his thoughts, considering the possibility of constant friction isn’t high, given the leaders of each country’s attitudes are very active.

Considering the interests of each country, the “grand plan” was indifferent before, but when the situation changed, they would naturally readjust…

both politicians and businessmen are most adept at pursuing interests, and they are very much “pragmatic.”

For Lu Ping’an, who can see through all this and even has a more distant vision than others, it’s not that he is truly wise beyond ordinary people or capable of making epochal “predictions.”

“After all, it’s not yet 2000, uh, the plane is gone, and so is the 9/11 event…”

The divergence between the two worlds has led to many essential differences.

In this world, where all countries have to face “pollution”, the political systems are generally more relaxed (each locality fights on its own).

The Eastern Country, for example, has a nominal federation system led by the Wanjing.

Starting from fifty years ago (pollution accelerating), when each country began to focus on domestic matters, the friction between themselves naturally decreased, resulting in fewer bitter enemies.

Put simply, the impression of the Easterners towards the Huaqi people in this world is not “deep” enough; their impression of most Westerners is still “a fair-skinned fellow across the ocean.” Westerners also hold the same view about the East…

When their lives don’t overlap and danger lingers on every end, it’s natural that there isn’t much motivation to learn about the overseas habitat.

Misconceptions and misunderstandings are the norm, but due to the lack of grievances and blood feuds in recent decades, there isn’t much direct enmity between them, and mutual hostility is also not a “common sense” for each other.

Lu Ping’an, who has experienced both worlds, comes from the “decades later” where he has experienced much and increasingly understands their “profit-driven, money-before-anything” nature.

In a way, it is also why he saw through the root cause of “Doomsday” when he was on the Green Star.

Now, it’s just a continuation.

Amidst the bewilderment and chaos, he “predicted” that various countries would actively communicate to avoid further losses.

However, as the good news of peace talks spreads and many people prepare to set out again, Lu Ping’an sees through the chaos that will last for at least a few more months…

the darkness before dawn and the last theft before a thief retires are often the most dangerous and crazy.

There may be gains, but survival depends on luck.

If they really encounter a Rule-level pursuit…

He pondered for a moment before telling his companions:

“…I’ve been feeling a bit stressed lately, so let’s take a break for a while.

We’ll take a month-long vacation, spend all of the previous gains, and focus on improving ourselves or relaxing.”

Then, he noticed some people overjoyed (vacation, yay?!), some puzzled (uh, is there really a vacation?), and some hesitant and uneasy (am I being fired?).

He called for a core member meeting, briefly explained the situation, and issued a one-month vacation notice.

As for himself, he made reservations for a “homecoming” trip to visit his family.

First, he plans to “waste” some time before returning to the Ancient City to deal with the Special Service Team and academic matters.

Then, after some twists and turns, about a month should have passed.

On his end, there’s still plenty of work to be done on home soil, with one month possibly not being enough.

In fact, compared to normal circumstances, Lu Ping’an only stopped preparing for the “next target”…

for now, it’s safer to play it safe.

Although Lu Ping’an’s plan is sound, changes come even faster.

“The Official is looking for me?

There’s a direct private commission?”