236: Chapter 236 Future Planning, Guidance on Cultivation.

Learning that the research institute was doing its best to resolve these issues, he did not say anything more.

He continued to ask his disciples about what improvements had been made in technology and the transcendent system over the years.

Ye Tianli had already prepared a series of reports in her mind.

"At present, our progress in the two major areas of Artifact Refining and Array Domains has been particularly rapid. We have fully mastered the manufacturing methods for building-type transcendent artifacts."

"At the same time, we have achieved fruitful results in artifacts that combine Qi Refining-level technology with machinery. Everything that original physical technology could achieve has basically been realized, and performance has generally improved by more than an order of magnitude."

"Large-scale interstellar engineering and technologies, such as nuclear fusion miniaturization, spaceships, space elevators, and Dyson clouds, have been fully mastered through the research of many Qi Refining life form researchers who have been cultivated to level 5 life forms. We now possess the preliminary technological capability to colonize multiple planets."

"In the field of life sciences, because the life essence on Blue Star is now extremely rich, the average human lifespan has already exceeded 100 years, and the lifespan of most ordinary young people born in the new era has reached the limit of 120 years."

"At the same time, based on the Gene Fusion System data previously excavated on the American continent, we have developed a portion of harmless gene serums. Below the level 5 life serum, mutations and other such situations no longer occur..."

It can be said that after more than a decade of development, the technological strength of the entire human civilization has entered a phase of leapfrog development. Life spans have greatly increased, intelligence has generally risen, productivity has exploded, and energy utilization efficiency is extremely high. It now fully qualifies as a spacefaring-level civilization that has just entered the universe.

If not for the fact that we are currently within the 500-year protection period, the Human Federation could have already begun colonizing nearby star systems.

Wang An had a general understanding of the technological development of human civilization during this period and gave the following instructions.

"Since productivity and technological strength have already developed significantly, we must plan for the long-term goals of these 500 years, as well as prepare for future migration to other planetary systems."

Hearing this, the three of them immediately pricked up their ears to listen respectfully.

"First, further thoroughly understand primary transcendent spaceship technology. If possible, plan for the development of faster-than-light engines in advance. This is the prerequisite for us to be able to migrate quickly and avoid accidents."

"Second, in the field of life sciences, human genes must undergo multiple adaptive evolutionary adjustments, striving to evolve into a multi-planetary species within 500 years over 20 generations."

"Third, regarding the transcendent system, in addition to maintaining long-term cultivation technique iterations and system improvements, we should also encourage the innovation of new systems. In this regard, I remember that various countries should still have a portion of Profession Stones left; let us use this as a starting point."

"As the saying goes, 'Only when a hundred flowers bloom is it truly spring.' If we want the entire transcendent system to grow healthily and minimize defects, sufficient competition is extremely necessary."

"Only by learning from each other's strengths and making up for weaknesses can we cross the thorns and open up a great path. These three items are our civilization strategy for these 500 years, and even for the next thousand years."

The three of them naturally understood the importance of persistently adhering to these projects for the long term and immediately agreed.

"Yes, Master has great foresight. We, your disciples, accept the order and will certainly persist in this civilization strategy for the long term."

Seeing the firm look in their eyes, Wang An did not give any further admonitions but instead concerned himself with their cultivation.

"What is the current state of your cultivation? If you have any difficulties, tell me everything, and I will answer them for you one by one."

Lu Tianxin was inherently gifted. Now that he held the reins of the entire Human Federation, his fortune was gathered, and his comprehension of supernatural laws and principles was as if aided by the divine, advancing by leaps and bounds. He was likely very deep into the middle stage of the Dao Foundation.

Therefore, his originally somewhat cold countenance carried a hint of high spirits, and he said in a relaxed tone.

"Master, I have now cultivated the second Dao Foundation [Pine and Cypress Wood] and have finished cultivating two minor supernatural powers. I have a plan for how to cultivate afterwards, so I do not have any bottlenecks."

Chen Tianping and Ye Tianli were still at the early stage of the Dao Foundation, having filled their five minor supernatural powers, but they had not yet taken the next step.

Chen Tianping spoke first, expressing his hesitation.

"Master, my talent for the Wood Element is mediocre. I have yet to comprehend the relevant laws and principles. Please, Master, guide me out of my confusion."

Wang An's Yin Spirit thought descended upon him, scanning the quality of his root bone and Dao Foundation. He then calculated his fortune and destiny, observing that above his head, there was a lotus in a pool, a fire lotus planted in water, which presented the image of Water and Fire in Harmony.

He then understood in his heart.

"For your path, there is no need to cultivate in the order of Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal as I did."

"You may choose either Fire or Earth to enter the middle stage of the Dao Foundation. The Earth Element has the image of bearing, so cultivating both Water and Earth will have no obstacles. If you choose the Fire Element, you should cultivate the [Furnace Fire] Dao Foundation with Water and Fire in Harmony, so that it can correspond to your image of Water and Fire generating each other, the pool of water and the fire lotus."

Chen Tianping listened carefully to the reasoning, understood the key points, and suddenly felt enlightened.

As if his future was in sight, he immediately disregarded his usual dignity from long years of managing transcendent education and knelt down to thank his master.

Wang An lifted him up and looked at Ye Tianli, who was silently thinking on the side.

He saw her speak.

"Disciple wishes to cultivate the [Roadside Soil] Dao Foundation, which has an image of inclusiveness, to carry my current complex knowledge system. However, I have not yet found the direction for cultivation, so I ask for Master's guidance."

Hearing what she said, Wang An's heart stirred. He quickly compiled the cultivation directions for other Five Element Dao Foundations on the basis of the [Tianhe Five Elements Profound Truth Qi Refining Art] in his mind, which was the result of his own Purple Mansion cultivation deduction.

He then formed a hand seal and transmitted a copy of the [Five Elements Profound Truth Dao Foundation Compendium], which contained cultivation knowledge, to each of the three.

Countless runes manifested in the air. Fortunately, all three of them had already achieved transcendence and attained the Dao Foundation.

If an ordinary mortal were to see this torrent of runes, their brain would immediately stagnate, their spirit would overclock, and their soul would be unable to withstand such an infusion of knowledge, leading to severe soul damage and turning them into a vegetable.

However, this involved 30 types of Dao Foundation knowledge, which could not be digested in a short while.

Sitting on the futon, Wang An tasted his cup of spiritual tea, which had been cultivated to have a slight Purple Mansion image. As the refreshing tea entered his throat, even he had a moment of clear consciousness, being baptized by infinitely complex knowledge.

An hour and a half later, the three of them finally woke up completely.

They thanked Wang An again for the great kindness of imparting the Dao.

After they sat down again, he spoke.

"This [Five Elements Profound Truth Dao Foundation Compendium] covers the mysteries of the Five Elements. You should carefully consider and choose what fits your own Dao opportunity."

Lu Tianxin, however, had a unique idea and asked curiously while sitting on the futon.

"Master, besides the Five Element Dao Foundations, what if other natural phenomena like Heaven and Earth, the Four Symbols, the Eight Trigrams, the Three Talents, or the Stars were used as Dao Foundations? I wonder if you have cultivated them, and also..."

At such presumptuous words, a phantom palm slapped the back of Lu Tianxin's head.

"Ouch."

Feeling the pain, Lu Tianxin immediately fell silent.

"Presumptuously discussing your master, you deserve a beating."

After slightly punishing him, Wang An spoke slowly.

"It is certainly possible to cultivate using these images as Dao Foundations, but the Eight Trigrams involve the path of calculation, and the difficulty of cultivation is more than a notch higher than that of the Five Elements."

"As for the others—the Four Symbols, the Three Talents, and the Stars—they are not suitable for us to cultivate at present, especially the Stars."