He had briefly mentioned this aspect while chatting with the Wandering Mage before.
Regarding how to advance a Chunk, there were clear goals for anything below Medium Chunk: the Chunk Score.
Once the standard was met, one could advance, perhaps by hunting a few more specific targets.
If one wanted to reach Medium or Large Chunk status, a Chunk Score alone wouldn't suffice.
There were hidden requirements he wasn't aware of.
Because they were so far apart, he originally intended to wait until Galen Yu reached Small or Medium Chunk status to discuss it. Now, having met the Alloy Wargod, things had changed.
He could skip searching for clues and head straight into the methods for advancing to a Large Chunk.
Namely, killing the Dragon Mother and the Dread Queen.
The rest was quite straightforward. He could break through to the Small Chunk stage early, then use the unused rewards from killing the Ender Dragon.
In one breath, he could reach the Medium Chunk stage and even challenge the advancement to a Large Chunk!
"God Yu reached a Medium Chunk already?"
"Just a moment ago, everyone was struggling in Miniature Chunks. How is he so fast?"
"The Alliance is still fighting for survival, yet this—this!"
"Actually, God Yu was supposed to advance to a Small Chunk after finishing the Crisis challenge anyway."
"Yeah, with the Sky Island's defense being impenetrable, this move was a sure thing!"
"Reaching a Small Chunk was expected, but breaking through to a Medium Chunk is truly beyond imagination!"
"Wait, does anyone remember the rules of this Large-scale Civilization before we entered Chunk Civilization?"
After the initial astonishment, someone suddenly remembered.
Large-scale Civilizations were higher in difficulty and posed greater challenges. Most importantly...
One had to reach a Medium Chunk to have the qualification to leave the Block World and settle their gains!
In other words, Galen Yu hadn't just reached a Medium Chunk and taken a massive lead in development.
He had gained settlement eligibility and the right to go home at any time!
If he wanted to, he could tally his earnings right now and return home to meet glory and splendor!
His score was in a league of its own, he had raised a Stage 5 Ice Dragon, slaughtered his way through the Twilight Forest, and held the line during the Crisis. He had grown from a tiny Sky Island to what he was now.
It was a no-brainer that his settlement rewards would be unprecedentedly rich. The total gains from all previous civilizations combined wouldn't even come close!
Even without settlement, the current National Fortune rewards—the awakening of Steve's Body, the dragon bones, and the dragon eggs...
They already surpassed any previous final settlement rewards. The Nine Provinces were showing the momentum of a global superpower.
And there was still the most bountiful settlement reward yet to come!
The Blonde Elder, Takeshi Sable, and the others all shut their mouths simultaneously, not daring to say a word.
When the Alliance members returned, it was a question whether they would even still have a place!
"Headmaster Quill, is Galen Yu coming back?"
Thinking of this, Fries felt a bit excited.
These past few days, the thing that had gripped his heart and moved his emotions most was Galen Yu and the Block World.
With so many twists and maneuvers, Galen Yu had reached 'idol' status in his heart.
The thought of meeting his idol soon made him incredibly restless!
A smile appeared on Headmaster Quill's face, but he soon shook his head.
"Although I really want to see him now, if I think about it carefully..."
"Returning now is definitely not the best choice. I believe it's better to keep the option to return as a trump card, like a Totem of Undying or a Charm of Life."
He had indeed made many contributions, and the settlement rewards would be rich.
But for Galen Yu, this was just the beginning!
Raising the dragons, facing the Dread Queen, killing the Dragon Mother, and finally, the Dragon of Execution.
With the Alloy Wargod's support, he might even be able to claim the title of King of Civilization!
Since things could get even better, why give up now?
It didn't serve his interests, nor did it fit the impression he had of Galen Yu!
Sure enough, the next moment, Galen Yu spoke as if to himself.
"Medium Chunk... so I can settle up and go back now?"
"But unfortunately, I just promised the Alloy Wargod to kill the Dragon of Execution. I want to see if a god bleeds. I can't go back just yet."
"Don't worry, everyone."
Another announcement echoed.
[NATIONAL FORTUNE REWARD TRIGGERED!]
[GAINED FIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO DOUBLE SELECTED RESOURCES, ONE OPPORTUNITY TO SELECT ANY BIOLOGICAL SPECIES FROM THE BLOCK WORLD, AND 300 MILLION TONS OF DIAMOND RESOURCES!]
[CRAFTING TABLE PERMISSIONS UNLOCKED, WOOD RESOURCES INCREASED, AND ALL RESOURCE GROWTH SPEEDS INCREASED!]
Instantly, the national treasury was filled with diamond resources.
Square diamond ores, just like in the Block World, were everywhere!
Just as they were about to touch them, the researchers were surprised to find a special panel appear before their eyes.
"A crafting bar? I can craft a Crafting Table now!"
The biggest change occurred within the Research Institute.
"Headmaster Quill, wood materials have suddenly surged! They're three times what they were before!"
"Headmaster Quill, wheat growth speed has greatly increased! Roughly double the previous rate!"
"Headmaster Quill, corn growth speed has increased! It's three times faster than before!"
"Headmaster Quill..."
Hearing the various reports, Headmaster Quill was so happy he couldn't stop smiling.
Five times, doubling any selected resource!
Even for rare materials, after doubling them five times, the result would be an astronomical figure!
This meant that the Nine Provinces would no longer lack these items, nor would they have to rely on imports or be held by the throat by others!
It wasn't just resources; there was also the choice of biological species. Once he utilized that...
Any species from the Block World! They could even choose Zombies to serve the people!
Any species from the Block World! They could even choose Zombies to serve the people!
And they would be eternally loyal, never disappearing, always protecting and serving!
Combined with the Crafting Table and the previously rewarded dragon bones...
The audience from the Nine Provinces cheered collectively.
"God Yu is truly invincible!"
"Food growth speed has increased significantly. Now we never have to worry about going hungry again!"
"I can even make a Crafting Table? Won't making things be incredibly convenient in the future?"
"Productivity has increased massively. The era of prosperity is about to arrive!"
"With so many resources, who can even compare?"
"Oh no, I've become the Great Power myself!"
Looking around, one could see the Freedom Nation being flooded and the Samurai Nation being scorched by lava.
Other strong nations all had their share of problems, except for them.
They were more prosperous than they had ever been in their peak!
And most importantly, Galen Yu chose not to return.
Using the return as a life-saving trump card meant there was bound to be another leap forward in the future!
Headmaster Quill hardly dared to imagine what things would be like then.
"Good, good, good! This is wonderful!"
From decline to prosperity, Galen Yu had far exceeded everyone's expectations!
Everyone was celebrating, except for...
The Blonde Elder and Takeshi Sable, whose faces darkened one after another.
It was clear that Galen Yu hadn't returned, which was exactly what they had hoped for.
So why couldn't they feel happy?
"It's the same Large-scale Civilization. Where are our National Fortune rewards?"
The Blonde Elder couldn't help but demand an answer.
Up until now, the Nine Provinces had triggered so many National Fortune rewards. In contrast, the Alliance...
Aside from the Samurai Nation getting a lucky, insignificant reward, nothing else had appeared!
Even putting rewards aside, they were still struggling with the Crisis.
Staring at the screen, the Blonde Elder remained speechless for a long time.