Super Gene Hunting Ground

Gu Beifeng and Du Tianxing exchanged a glance, their expressions suddenly becoming grave.

"Sigh, Brother Du and I have also discussed this issue. Now, Wentian City has just 300,000 people, Magic City has a little over 200,000, and the entire population of Xuanming Country, including all its previous territories, is barely a few million. Humanity is almost at the brink of extinction. Fortunately, most of the people have acquired the Genetic Evolution Ability, otherwise, they would have been wiped out by the mutated creatures after the apocalypse."

"Yes, it's now a case of vast lands with sparse population. Brother Gu and I have also discussed the reintegration of Strength in Xuanming Country in the post-apocalyptic world, but it's so difficult. Apart from the small population, the current wintry climate is not conducive for human activity, and modern scientific civilization has almost vanished. We are essentially back to a primitive society."

"Brother Yang, what are your views on the future?"

Gu Beifeng asked, both men looking at Yang Xiao.

After a moment of contemplation, Yang Xiao said:

"I personally think that the most urgent issue right now is the problem of population. If there are no people, what future can there be? If everyone in Magic City and Wentian City were to die out, would there still be any meaning?"

Both men nodded.

"But this issue with the population isn't something we can solve, is it?" said Du Tianxing.

"I think, to solve the population issue, we must first reduce the killings among ourselves. It's rare that so many City Kings are gathered here; we should find a time to align our thoughts, and put an end to the killings within and among the cities, provide everyone with basic living supplies, so that everyone can survive,"

said Yang Xiao.

This was his profound realization from developing from Kongming Academy to becoming the Nanmu City King. Countless wars had erupted over food, territory, and Evolution resources, causing many deaths.

He initially had no intention to fight for power, but circumstances often forced him into strife and even murder. If there were a fair channel of competition that allowed Yang Xiao to grow, he wouldn't have chosen the path of killing.

Gu Beifeng and Du Tianxing had grown up from the same kind of strife; they naturally understood what Yang Xiao meant.

"But if we don't have this competition, this killing, there won't be growth either, right? Aren't we all grown from the midst of killing?"

Gu Beifeng said; he had led his brothers from Yunhai Academy through countless battles and bloodshed in Wentian City, finally securing his status as Wentian City King while he and his brothers grew stronger in combat.

"What Brother Gu said is not wrong, but now that we have gone through the initial bloodshed and basically established the structure among the cities, we should stop the killings and create a fair competitive environment. This will allow people to survive, and for most to gain Evolution resources through peaceful competition. If we continue down the path of competition through slaughter, like a war between Wentian City and Magic City, how many lives would be lost? Have you two thought about that?"

Both were momentarily stunned. Now, due to the icy snowy terrain, many Transmission Arrays between cities were shut, preventing large-scale battles. However, if the current trend of big fish eating little fish continued, the struggle for dominance over the future Xuanming District would inevitably lead to war.

"Think about it, now the entire population of Xuanming Country combined doesn't exceed ten million. If Brother Gu leads the cities in the north to form one group, and Brother Du leads the cities in the south to form another, it is possible for your two groups to wage war over dominance, right?"

Gu Beifeng and Du Tianxing exchanged a look; Yang Xiao's words had struck a chord with their innermost thoughts.

"It seems Brother Yang has also pondered this issue for some time. It's said that Brother Yang has conquered Shanyun City and has become the dual City King of Nanmu City and Shanyun City. You must have quite a few insights, right?"

Du Tianxing said with a smile.

Yang Xiao nodded:

"We have all killed many people along the way. Looking back, many of them were talents; their deaths seem somewhat a waste. If,"

Yang Xiao suddenly glanced around at the people, lowering his voice:

"If this is a long-term struggle of humanity against the forces of an alien invasion, every person should be our ally! The death of one person means the loss of some human Strength."

Yang Xiao spoke in a hushed tone, utterly drowned out by the surrounding chatter.

However, upon hearing it, both Gu Beifeng and Du Tianxing were deeply shocked, staring blankly at Yang Xiao.

Yang Xiao coughed lightly and said:

"This is not the place for discussion. I'll just touch on this topic. You two, think it over when you have time. Let's continue the earlier topic – if we reduce the killings, allowing everyone to have fair access to Evolution resources and opportunities, it will ensure the continuation of humanity."

Gu Beifeng and Du Tianxing nodded in agreement; the entire building was under the watch of mysterious aliens, and the topic Yang Xiao had just raised was highly sensitive. However, once raised, it rippled through their thoughts like a stone cast into the water.

Gu Beifeng and Du Tianxing had thought about this issue too, but the reality of their situation involved competition and killings among humans, as well as against Mutated Creatures. So far, the Genetic Store and the mysterious alien forces behind it seemed to be on humanity's side, protecting them.

This easily gives people the illusion that the alien forces are friends of humanity.

But on further thought, it's problematic. What force plunged humanity overnight into the apocalypse? What caused over ninety percent of the population to die or disappear?

"Brother Yang, do you have any insights?"

With a look of respect in his eyes, Gu Beifeng now was sure that Yang Xiao in front of him not only possessed a Genetic Evolution Ability that exceeded ordinary people but also had profound wisdom. Such a person should be made a friend.

"My thoughts are not fully formed, just a starting point for discussion. Based on the City Kings as the managing foundation, we should all unite to form a cohesive whole. Prohibit inter-city killing and conquer, and we can establish a Xuanming District Joint Management Team. Every City King will be a member, holding regular meetings to coordinate actions,"

"Great, Brother Yang, I like your proposal. I agree."

Du Tianxing said excitedly – this was also what he had been considering internally, but he hadn't yet brought it up or found the right time.

Gu Beifeng also expressed his agreement.

"Establish the Xuanming District Joint Council, where each City King is a councilor and significant matters are decided through voting. This suggestion is good."

"Then we open up Transmission Arrays between all cities, facilitating communication and interaction amongst people."

"Mm, that's a good idea. Transportation is inconvenient right now; everyone is worried about being annexed and reluctant to open Transmission Arrays."

"Share resources amongst each other, ensure everyone has food to eat, and establish a Genetic Evolution Level system that allows all talented individuals to have a fair chance at Evolution."

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