SWNOVELXO Chapter 585: One Hundred Years Later
A vibrant scene appeared in various regions of the Northern Territory.
"Haha, look what I've gotten... a crystal energy television! From today onwards, follow the teacher inside to learn knowledge!"
"You are all geniuses of our race. Even if you start learning from scratch, you can definitely catch up with other races."
The young people below, their bright eyes fixed curiously on the TV screen, silently vowed in their hearts: "Strive to get into college within three years!"
"Study for the rise of my civilization!!"
A small cave resonated with the sound of reading aloud.
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On another snow-capped mountain, some creatures resembling leopards were running swiftly.
They ran breathlessly into a cave, waving their arms and shouting: "Extra, extra, the Secret Silver Mine is recruiting workers!"
"Meals and accommodation included, plus you get a salary, spearheaded by the Green Grass Mining Group, so no worries about wage arrears."
"What... what mining?"
"The Green Grass Mining Group, buying up mines everywhere, is more powerful than our entire race... They've set their sights on our mountain, and the nobles have already sold it!"
These leopards felt a wave of sadness in their hearts, were they about to be driven out? In the bitter cold, where could they find a place to live?
"No, no, humans intend to hire workers."
"Offering two free robot teachers, workers' children can study for free! They don't consider any race, but you must abide by the laws and regulations."
A group of emaciated hungry people raised their heads collectively, their faces showing an incredible expression.
They were just a group of homeless refugees...
Not every race gets along harmoniously, and exploitation among the same kind is rampant.
They were driven out from a tribe during an internal conflict, left to wander here.
Their lives were cheaper than weeds.
Now, the commencement of this large mine has given them a chance to survive.
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A prosperous city in the south.
The emergence of the Spirit Plant Field has fed millions of people.
"The large wind turbine and energy storage equipment can be built in the western part of my city."
"Spent a lot of money, but the steel plant finally isn't short of electricity."
"Congratulations!"
Near a luxurious round table, several nobles were racking their brains.
These turban-wearing wise beings wore smiles on their faces.
"What should we invest in next?"
"Agriculture, animal husbandry... it must have a high cost-performance ratio, we are not a great clan, we must save money."
They haven't been so painstakingly thoughtful in a long time.
Some were wracking their brains, yet were genuinely joyful.
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In a remote corner northwest, two civilizations had been at war for fifty years over a coal mine.
However, recently, the war situation had gradually cooled down.
"Your Majesty, let's have a truce!"
"Even if we seize this land, it's just a small gain. While coal is a necessary mineral resource, now... it's the age of solar and wind power generation!"
The think tank's voice was somewhat sharp.
Soon someone retorted: "Didn't we purchase rune rifles and cannons from the trading market? How can we stop halfway?"
The think tank replied: "We did indeed spend huge costs buying weapons, but the opponent also has weapons... an endless arms race. Moreover, our Level 6 experts have also suffered casualties."
The leader of this race stroked their furry head.
The changes in the situation always come faster than expected.
The mighty human civilization did not intervene in their war.
But the advent of new energy toppled the old energy.
What used to be valuable coal now seemed like useless scrap... though not truly useless, coal could be used for coal chemicals, but if burned directly, it would be less efficient than solar energy.
As he pondered, shouting came from outside the military camp: "Report... report... the enemy invited us to negotiate for peace!"
"Alas, it seems they also want a truce." The leader let out a breath, "Let's go see what ivory comes out of their dog's mouth!"
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This is a...
An absurd yet hopeful era.
Every race in the Northern Territory is undergoing subtle changes.
The contours of mountains intercept starlight from beyond the heavens, turbulent hail kisses the icy lakes, yesterday's cotton-padded jacket hides the North's extreme cold weather, outside the tavern a snowstorm rages under a cold wave, wild cats in the Spirit Plant Field mimic the stretching of ferns.
The pulse of civilization connects with the breathing of the universe.
The train of time seems to have accelerated at this moment.
Whether it is humans, the major civilizations in the Northern Territory, or Lu Yuan, Old Cat, even including the Undying Giant Turtle, they are all enjoying this period of rapid development.
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In the 302nd year of the Epoch, strange rumors appeared in the northern regions.
"I saw a huge turtle... its body made entirely of crystal, glowing brilliantly, as large as a mountain! I thought it was a huge block of ice!"
"Upon closer look, good heavens... it's a Level 16 anomaly, lazily basking in the sun."
"That thing is made of exotic crystal, and if captured, it would be colossal wealth. But alas, one look from it, and I passed out."
This green-skinned goblin animatedly spoke in a tavern: "Just before I fainted, guess what I saw?"
"What did you see?!" The guests in the tavern were irked by his half-told story.