*swoosh* Zhao Tian dashed towards space and glanced at the large ark that was slowly drifting towards Earth.
Recognizing Zhao Tian, the ark's pace slowed a bit and Zhao Tian floated towards the front deck of the ark.
*swish* The deck's door slid open and as Zhao Tian entered in, a guard standing there gestured his hand "This way, Mr.Zhao Tian..."
Zhao Tian glanced around the interior and saw that this ark was quite different from the previous ones that have seen.
The guard quickly escorted Zhao Tian to the front deck and as he entered, he raised an eyebrow in surprise.
The room buzzed with activity as nearly twenty people were working at the panels and consoles, their hands moving rapidly over glowing screens as they maintained the ark's systems.
There he saw Zarek Talon speaking with two men, one of them was an old man wearing a research coat while the other was a middle-aged man wearing a sleek black cloak.
Noticing Zhao Tian, Zarek Talon smiled faintly "Mr.Tian, welcome aboard.."
Zhao Tian showed a polite smile and walked to him "Mr.Zalek..."
Zarek Talon gestured to the other two men "Allow me to introduce them. This is Kristian Jarred, one of the powerful Retainers in my command."
"And this is Herman Claus one of the lead researchers in our star."
"It's a pleasure to meet you.."
"No, the pleasure is mine."
Zhao Tian reached out and shook their hands in a formal manner.
Glancing at Zhao Tian, Zarek Talon spoke "Mr.Tian, as we agreed we will teach your people about the technology and give protection."
Zhao Tian gave a faint nod and smiled at them "Come and take a seat... we can talk further."
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The ark glided smoothly through the Earth's atmosphere, descending over the dense forests surrounding Zhenzhu.
The view from the control room's wide windows was breathtaking, a sweeping sea of green, broken only by the construction work underway below.
Looking through the ark's window, Zarek Talon glanced at all the construction work happening around Zhenzhu.
As per Ning Xue's idea, the forests surrounding Zhenzhu will be cleared and rebuilt to occupy the 'awakeners' of this Earth.
"It is not a compliment, you brat..."
Kristian Jarred and Herman Claus were surprised to see their Emperor talk to the young man so carefreely.
They have known Zarek Talon for many years now and he only talks to his daughter like this but it seems like this young man is good friends with him.
"No wonder... I am honestly surprised when His Highness said he would come with us to the star."
"Seems like the kid is his friend."
"Then we also have to show our respects."
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*tap* Zhao Tian, Kristian Jarred, and Herman Claus were walking through the large building in Zhenzhu and they quickly entered a big conference room-like setting.
As they entered, everyone's eyes fell on Zhao Tian and stood up to greet him.
The room itself was vast, shaped like a massive amphitheater, with an enormous circular table in the center where the most important people sat.
Surrounding them were tiered seating areas for advisors, officers, and assistants.
The Sect masters of top sects in Zhenzhu, the world leaders and faction leaders all across the globe, and leading researchers in the world were all seated there.
Before the meeting commenced, Herman Claus, leaned over to Zhao Tian. "Mr. Tian, shall I begin bringing the researchers back to the ark?"
That enormous ark will be staying on Earth from now on for protection purposes and to teach about technological advancement.
Zhao Tian nodded thoughtfully, gesturing with a casual wave of his hand "Go on, Mr.Claus."
After a bit of talking, Hermes Claus brought the bunch of scientists and researchers back to the ark.
Kristian Jarred is one of the strongest Retainers and under him, he has 10 squads totally consisting of thousand people.
They will be also staying in Earth from now on for protection purposes and while some will be dispatched along with the cultivators on this Earth to teach new awakeners and help the Earth to grow.
Days are really going to be hectic for a while, it seems...
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