Chapter 786

Chapter 786: The Second Meeting

In the year 7005 of the Xia calendar, Huaxia.

As the space program slowed down, Huaxia shifted its focus back to economic development. The Spiritual Energy Research Institute announced many technologies for civilian use to improve people’s lives.

At the same time, Huaxia opened up a large number of civilian technology patents for free to other countries. They also announced support for some underdeveloped and poor areas and even implemented poverty reduction policies in those areas, giving away many solar batteries that could store one hundred million degrees of electricity.

With these many measures, Huaxia’s image began to change, greatly easing international tensions, and even eliminating many possible conflicts. After all, in poverty, those countries might not dare to go to war with Huaxia, but picking on weaker ones is quite normal—it’s survival of the fittest.

The most relaxed situation is in Ying Continent. Although Huaxia had loosened its grip on them to prevent their economy from worsening, their economic development is still very slow, and conflicts remain prominent.

Many people within Ying Continent have suggested that Li Qing uses war to divert attention from their issues. If they cannot defeat Huaxia, can they not face other countries or even the demon race?

"Master, these are the free technologies announced by Huaxia. Experts have evaluated them, and they are very impressive, far surpassing our capabilities in Ying Continent."

"Are there any we can use?"

"We can use them all. For example, this ultra-high voltage power transmission technology is far more advanced than ours. Our technology can transmit over five thousand kilometers but loses more than fifty percent of electricity. Huaxia’s technology can transmit over fifty thousand kilometers with a loss of no more than twenty percent."

This solar panel technology has increased the efficiency of solar energy use by thirty percent. Unfortunately, they are not willing to share their solar cell technology. We tried to imitate it, but we can store only one hundred thousand kilowatt-hours of electricity, which is far too little compared to their one hundred million.

"And then there is this maglev train technology. We are currently at six hundred kilometers per hour, while Huaxia has already reached three thousand five hundred kilometers per hour, almost ten times the speed of sound…"

Zheng Yi explained several key technologies. Before this, all of these were strictly confidential in Huaxia. Now, almost all of it is given away for free. This is a significant gesture and will greatly help their industrial advancement.

"Can we fully understand these technologies?"

"Yes, but it will take time. Our talent pool has been weakened significantly after being raided by Huaxia several times."

"We can’t afford to waste any more time. The longer we wait, the larger the gap between us and Huaxia will grow. The technologies they have released are surely not cutting-edge; they might even be outdated."

"Yes, the cutting-edge technology in Huaxia is several generations ahead of us. Master, we shouldn’t aspire to surpass Huaxia anymore. I am already in despair; even in cultivation, we can’t compete with them."

Zheng Yi said, feeling truly hopeless. He knew they could not compete in technology. He once had hope in cultivating, but Huaxia set a trap for them, leading to a plaza agreement that left them stripped of centuries of accumulated wealth. Their ability to nurture cultivators has been greatly affected and interrupted for decades, leaving them without any hope.

"But I am not willing to accept this!"

"Master, perhaps we should accept our fate. We cannot compare with Huaxia; their foundations are too strong."

"Stop talking, I want some quiet."

Li Qing shook her head. She had sensed that not only Zheng Yi was in despair, but the other leaders were also hopeless. There was no confidence left to surpass Huaxia.

The Ying Continent has no advantages against Huaxia. Their backwardness is all-encompassing, and it is not just a little; it is several eras behind.

However, others have a way out, but she, Li Qing, has no way out. She had been a leader for hundreds of years, above thousands, with no one below her. She was used to the power in her hands and could not bow down and submit.

This is just like ancient emperors. Ministers can surrender, and they will still be ministers, just with a new master. But how can an emperor surrender? Can they lower themselves to become a minister?

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In the year 7035 of the Blue Star Xia calendar, the Genesis II Space Mother Ship arrived at Jiang Star.

The Genesis II Space Mother Ship brought abundant energy to Lin Guobin and the others on Genesis I, along with fifty doomsday-level nuclear weapons and tens of thousands of various types of robots and related parts.

After receiving support, Lin Guobin’s actions became bold as he continuously bombarded Jiang Star, causing countless earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. In a short time, the temperature on Jiang Star rose instead of falling.

"Damn it, I should have used an atomic bomb instead of a hydrogen bomb; creating a nuclear winter would have dropped the temperature right away."

"Lord Lin, if a nuclear winter comes, our thousand-year plan will be ruined in an instant. We don’t just want to cool down; we need a livable planet. With all this nuclear radiation, we don’t know how many years it will take to clear it away."

"Isn’t there moss that absorbs radiation?"

Lin Guobin said boldly. He had seen on the information that this type of moss had been improved and developed, and there were already dozens of varieties.

"That’s true, but that is the environment of Blue Star, not Jiang Star. We are preparing to improve and cultivate it in the Space Mother Ship’s laboratory."

"Then go get busy!"

"We don’t have enough people; the robots still aren’t good at this kind of research."

The person spoke, saying that although artificial intelligence and robots are very advanced, they are still not as good as humans in terms of innovation. This may be why they intentionally limit robots and artificial intelligence.

"What should we do?"

"Take your time. Anyway, in fifty years, the first immigrant spaceship will arrive. It will have three thousand engineers and scientists, along with the chief expert from the Spiritual Energy Research Institute. Their research skills are far beyond what we have."

"Alright, I’m not joking anymore. Let’s go, everyone get busy."

Lin Guobin nodded. He had also received the news that the first immigrant spaceship had been launched one hundred fifty years ago. It would arrive in another fifty years. When they arrived, the technology here would skyrocket, and by then, he wouldn’t be the commander anymore. He could step back, still receive honors, and work less. That sounded great.

Meanwhile, in Huaxia Haigang City, Lin Jiang met Xia Qingshan for the second time, still as a projection from a watch.

"I thought you would show up."

"I shared a lot of information with you, so you could naturally figure it out."

"Yes, the Jiang Star project is currently very successful. Jiang Star’s continent has already been opened up by us, and the cooling plan is also going smoothly. In fifty years, the Space Mother Ship with thousands of scientists will arrive, making the chance of moving to Jiang Star within a thousand years very likely. You need to plan ahead, right?"

Lin Jiang said. Xia Qingshan valued Jiang Star greatly, and now that the project had reached a key point, it would be strange for him not to show up.

"Yes, I believe in your strength to completely transform Jiang Star, that is why I have come."

"I can’t wait to send my clone to Jiang Star."

"Yes."

"You are not being humble at all."

"We are partners, and with allies, there should be honesty."

"Alright, what do you want to do this time?"

"I will teach you a formation. You will set it at the core of the large spirit vein. In about a hundred years, gather the Five Elements Bead. Then, bury the Five Elements Bead very deep in Jiang Star using a special method. In less than twenty years, it will evolve into a spirit vein. At that time, I will place my clone in Jiang Star, and I will be able to stand there. I can use the laws of Heaven and Earth, and cultivators can continue their practice on Jiang Star. Otherwise, when they arrive at Jiang Star, they will at most be able to maintain their level of skill but cannot improve it."

"Is this your method to take over Jiang Star?"

"Yes, but this is the best way. If you don’t agree, I have other methods."

"Agree, why not agree? We are allies, right?"

Lin Jiang quickly agreed; he didn’t have the option to refuse.

"You agreed very quickly. It can’t be that simple. Tell me, what do you want to do?"

"Smart, I have a few requests."

"Go ahead."

"First, your only partner can be me. I know you have contacted others. I don’t care what you want to do, but it’s best not to ruin our relationship. I may not be able to kill you, but it’s easy for me to eliminate others. Second, improve the civilization level of Blue Star, especially the Immortal Language study."

"I can agree to the first point. You are the strongest in Blue Star, and I will only choose to work with the strong. As for the second point, I’m afraid I can’t help much."

"Why not? The cultivation tradition of Blue Star comes from you, right?"

"That’s right. The tradition of Blue Star comes from me, so the limit of Blue Star’s tradition is my past level. I have already passed on all my teachings. To make further progress, you can only explore step by step or resort to plundering."

"Plunder, indeed, you want us to fight an interstellar war."

"Why wouldn’t we want to? This is a win-win situation. Don’t underestimate your own strength. A planet that combines technology and cultivation is very powerful. When facing traditional cultivation planets, you have a huge advantage. You must believe in your own power."

Xia Qingshan said, as he had already felt the strength of Blue Star. Sometimes he even thought that Blue Star was stronger than the cultivation world he existed in back then. He was even considering whether to send Blue Star’s cultivators to conquer that planet and take revenge for himself.