Chapter 3055: 1007_2

However, due to the effect of the World Consciousness, at the time they did not pay attention to those apex forces around Zhou Tian, but unexpectedly received other pieces of information. Also because of these pieces of information, they made completely different responses at that time. Firstly, part of these forces suddenly learned that Zhou Tian had eliminated many of their people. Although such information could not be completely confirmed as true at the time, just the mere possibility made these forces determined not to let Zhou Tian off.

Secondly, nearly all the forces in the world at that time simultaneously learned that the Abyssal Power, which was causing numerous disasters, originated from Zhou Tian. Even though the disasters caused by living beings cultivating Abyssal Power couldn’t be entirely blamed on Zhou Tian, since that power was brought by Zhou Tian, those worlds would therefore see Zhou Tian as a target that must be eliminated.

No matter what, it was because Zhou Tian brought Abyssal Power to that world that it granted those living beings the power to create disasters. It was precisely those actions by those living beings that inevitably affected them somewhat. Faced with this ’dangerous’ existence, Zhou Tian was naturally seen as someone who must be eradicated by those forces at the time.

As a result, due to various minor actions of the World Consciousness, under its guidance, those forces that initially would not take action against Zhou Tian eventually found themselves inevitably confronting Zhou Tian as enemies.

What followed was naturally quite simple.

Zhou Tian was extremely powerful, something that even those apex forces knew clearly. But based on the situation at the time, even knowing Zhou Tian’s terrifying prowess, they would never consider him stronger than them. So back then, without discovering Zhou Tian, those forces wouldn’t entertain any untoward thoughts. But now, since they knew of Zhou Tian’s existence and did not want to allow Zhou Tian to continue existing in that world, owing to their confidence in their own strength, these forces were sure to take some actions.

Eradicating Zhou Tian, upon knowing some information about him, nearly all apex forces reached a consensus at that time. Upon forming such a notion, they decisively took action.

"Search the target with full strength, and if possible, eliminate him immediately!"

The intelligence organizations spread throughout the world almost instantly received the mission to search for Zhou Tian. Under the circumstances at that time, although Zhou Tian’s existence aroused a lot of curiosity, since those apex forces took such actions, everything that followed was naturally quite simple.

Zhou Tian indeed hid himself very well. If it weren’t for the World Consciousness taking action, even the top forces in the world would not have known about Zhou Tian’s existence as an enemy. Given the circumstances at the time, theoretically speaking, even with the abilities of those apex forces, finding Zhou Tian wouldn’t be an easy task.

However, despite Zhou Tian’s good concealment, due to the reason of the World Consciousness, the situation directly changed again.

Indeed, Zhou Tian hid well, but no matter how he hid, he was still within that world’s internal sphere. In that world, no matter how Zhou Tian tried to hide, it was impossible to conceal himself from the World Consciousness.

Of course, with the World Consciousness’s ability alone, exposing Zhou Tian’s location would be quite difficult. After all, the World Consciousness cannot directly communicate with living beings. So even if it knows Zhou Tian’s position, it still can’t directly inform the living beings of that world.

However, although under the circumstances of the time, the World Consciousness couldn’t directly inform those searching for Zhou Tian of his footprints. Yet by its ability to provide clues for searching Zhou Tian, from any perspective, this would definitely not pose any problem.

So, amidst the intelligence personnel’s complete lack of knowing where to start searching, Zhou Tian’s clues unexpectedly appeared before them due to some accidents.

Furthermore, there were already many forces searching for Zhou Tian at that time, although their purposes differed, they indeed obtained some relevant information. Given the apex forces’ knowledge of Zhou Tian and intents to find him, the clues originally found by those forces, whether by forceful means or by covert inquiries, they would surely be able to acquire.

Thus, with the help of the World Consciousness, those apex forces’ intelligence personnel took very little time to confirm the location where Zhou Tian was hiding. Naturally, it was time for those apex forces to take action against Zhou Tian.

Without hesitation, those forces who didn’t even know Zhou Tian’s identity and strength didn’t take him seriously, assuming him to be a target they could easily wipe out. So, they boldly went directly to Zhou Tian at that time.

Thus, with those top forces’ actions, a large group of troops from various races soon surrounded the area where Zhou Tian was hiding. Under the situation at that time, if those forces were willing, they could probably initiate an attack with just one command.

However, although those forces had almost regarded Zhou Tian as their enemy under the influence of the World Consciousness, not all living creatures’ minds could be truly influenced despite the World Consciousness’s influence. After all, the world consciousness at that time hadn’t reached the standard of the Divine Realm Consciousness. Though it could exert some effect on the living creatures inside it, it still couldn’t affect their judgments. Thus, while it helped those forces locate Zhou Tian, exactly how to proceed was not a decision it could make.

Even under the influence of the World Consciousness, the living beings within those forces, whether high or lower ranks, were not favorably disposed towards Zhou Tian, and would normally act against him. But even if those forces weren’t favorable towards Zhou Tian, because their minds weren’t greatly affected, before making a decision, those forces’ high levels certainly would evaluate Zhou Tian to some extent before deciding on their next course of action.

Consequently, according to the situation at that time, even though those forces hoped to eradicate Zhou Tian, they nonetheless could not help but entertain some other thoughts.

Those forces at the time didn’t think they couldn’t eliminate Zhou Tian. After all, they were unaware of Zhou Tian’s identity, and given their strength in that world, they really found it hard to find an enemy they couldn’t deal with. So in their view at the time, barring any accidents, with their strength, disposing of Zhou Tian was a matter of minutes.

However, although eliminating Zhou Tian was a good option, what if instead of eliminating him, they decided to recruit Zhou Tian?

That was a notion among many of these forces’ high levels at the time, and it was precisely because of this idea that, upon finding Zhou Tian, these forces didn’t immediately act. From the perspective of those forces’ leaders at that time, while directly eliminating Zhou Tian was good, if they could recruit him, that would be an equally good option.

After all, Zhou Tian’s value to those forces was evident, so unless they had lost their minds, after recognizing the value Zhou Tian represented, they naturally couldn’t easily take action against him. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)