Chapter 668 - My Doomsday Territory

Title: My Post-Apocalyptic Territory - Chapter 668: The Nationwide Sales Festival The incident at the Pale Prison involved nearly twenty transcendents, forming a significant force that could cause upheaval in any sanctuary apart from Green Shade. However, Tang Yu only learned about this event the next day. It was filed as an S-level case and stored in the archives. This time, none of the followers took action; the main forces involved were early members like Lu Xiao-Peng, Peng Bo, and Lan Qingya. As third-tier followers like Bamboo Rat Ceasle steadily broke through to the transcendent second order, Green Shade's ranks of transcendents experienced a new surge. Martial artists stuck in the peak awakening stage for a few months to nearly a year were breaking through—either naturally, under pressure, or by chance. Just before the Spring Festival, statistics showed that Green Shade had a total of 165 transcendent-grade warriors, including 22 at the second transcendent order. Tang Yu, Yilian, and Nancy, among a select few, were in the mid-phase of the second transcendent order based on their cultivation progress. Of course, transcendents in the second order don't have true phases of early, middle, or late. Once the essence is filled, they reach their peak, capable of touching upon the barrier to the third order. Upon conducting a strength census, Tang Yu realized that he had unknowingly accumulated an unimaginable amount of power under his command. Outside of Green Shade's official experts, even adventurers had outstanding individuals who achieved transcendence, though their number was much smaller. Tang Yu remembered a time when Green Shade... or rather, when it was still the Green Shade Shelter, had a weak military force. The top experts within the corps were inferior in realm to individual experts and far fewer in number, relying on followers like Luo Zhe to deter threats. Things have changed dramatically now. People like Lu Xiao-Peng and Lan Qingya, who had amassed significant contributions, redeemed "Pure Source Energy Pool" training hours after solidifying their transcendent classes. Some trained for an hour or two, while others spent half a day or a full day. They had already stepped into the realm of seasoned transcendents, with some quickly forming a second source energy core... Though their contributions amassed during their peak state were nearly exhausted. In contrast, the leading figures among adventurers, like the leader of the War Alliance Adventure Team... huh? It seems they also became seasoned transcendents through some fortuitous encounters? Tang Yu shook his head, unconcerned. Given the enormous resources he consumed during cultivation, every day was like a miraculous encounter to a lone awakener. Apart from cultivation, which he delegated to his clones, Tang Yu truly didn't focus on other things. Green Shade had stable and abundant resources of source crystals and materials, managed by the Defense Corps. Information on rare treasures came from freelance adventurers or intelligence department discoveries, while exploration teams ventured deep into wilderness areas to retrieve them. This exemplifies the benefits of establishing power, especially in a world like Earth, rich in source energy and resources. … On the day of the Spring Festival, decorations were everywhere. Except for essential departments, many companies and adventure teams gave their members a holiday, leading to a population spike on Green Shade's floating island. Tang Yu seized the moment to launch the 201-citywide sales event. Not only did the Adventurers' Guild offer discounts on exchanges, but all Green Shade-owned stores held price reduction events, even online... the 'Mental Space' online shopping also had promotional discounts. Prices received an additional 10% discount. For Green Shade products, which prided themselves on quality and had never needed to consider pricing or reduced costs, this 10% discount was a significant victory for consumers. For every hundred source crystals spent, one gained ten back. Spending ten thousand could earn a thousand source crystals, essentially equivalent to the reward of completing two three-star tasks! High-ranking adventurers, already enjoying guild discounts at 98% or 95%, benefitted even more with an additional 10% discount—maximizing profits. Holding on to source crystals would just let them gather dust? According to "Green Shade Evening News," energy stored in source crystals continuously dissipates over time. Though unnoticeable initially, source crystals left for years could turn into useless crystals. Even with just several months, who knows if the decreased energy would remain detectable? Leaving them untouched is a loss, but purchasing brings profit! Equipment is an awakener's second life, and source crystals merely accompany this life in more valuable ways. The adventurers' guilds were packed on Green Shade's floating island, as were the affiliated stores—since the promotional event was only for today. Outside Green Shade, it was similar; flagship stores had promotions too. However... Just an hour into the promotion, outside of Green Shade, flagship stores were emptied, with awakeners turning to the "Mental Space" online shop. Delivery would take days, but that was irrelevant; payment today meant availing the discount. When tallying the sales data that day, Tang Yu was astounded. In just one hour—while stores couldn't precisely track to the minute—sales exceeded thirty million source crystals, with total daily sales surpassing eight million! Even considering labor costs, expenses were less than one-third. He underestimated the wealth amassed by awakeners over time, especially those in major cities, who were visibly affluent. Net profits exceeded eighty million source crystals, nearly equaling Green Shade's monthly mining and tax revenue. This amount could build four hundred floating airships, sustain the defensive array's continuous operation for three years, and withstand attacks from a second-order transcendent for several days. "Perhaps I should occasionally hold sales events? The equipment department's production capabilities are steadily increasing, with more stock available." Tang Yu wasn't worried about the impact on regular sales post-event. Both equipment and tools were consumables. Visionary awakeners spent source crystals on equipment, steadily growing stronger and earning more source crystals, while the short-sighted... would always hold onto their meager crystals—as an expert once said on a certain program. Unexpectedly, the sales were so overwhelming that the pre-Spring Festival gala was scarcely attended. Bamboo Rat Ceasle, initially intending to perform on the gala after failing the magic competition, pouted—her performance coincided with midnight, such a critical moment... suddenly, viewership halved. She huffed, cheeks puffed in frustration. "This event was meant for fun... ahem, I mean to say, it's all about joy, no need to worry too much. Let's see, how about we give you a chance to give a speech at the magic performance competition the day after tomorrow?" The all-category tournament would commence the day after, taking advantage of the Spring Festival holiday, with most awakeners returning, likely resulting in a higher number of participants. This was the inaugural event, and Tang Yu hoped the second could become a global affair. Bamboo Rat Ceasle's eyes sparkled: "(*´w｀)" … The next day, airships departed from the floating island, delivering goods nationwide. Simultaneously, many awakeners from areas far from the defense perimeter boarded airships to visit this aerial city.