207: The cost may not matter!

A new technological system was taking shape.

With the previous example of electricity as the core, there wouldn't be many detours; it could just be directly modified.

Of course—compared to the mainstream of the universe, this technological system had obvious racial characteristics.

It was just that currently, no one had come into contact with the mainstream, so they weren't aware of it.

However, it was sufficient to address issues like the decline of nuclear energy and the combustion rate of gunpowder.

The real problem lay elsewhere.

There weren't enough Spirit Stones!

“The method of using blood qi metal to forge silicon-based Materials is perfectly applicable to Spiritual Qi.”

“It can even achieve the legendary superconducting effect.”

“But Spiritual Qi Technology also has its forbidden zones, namely that in the absence of a medium, transmission speed and range are significantly impacted.”

“A wireless Spiritual Qi network seems to be a massive challenge.”

Li Qing quickly encountered problems on his end.

It was impossible to completely convert the entire technological base.

A wired Spiritual Qi transmission network was stronger than electricity—far stronger.

But a wireless Spiritual Qi network was out of the question; electromagnetic phenomena simply couldn't be replicated.

In other words...

Forget about Spiritual Qi network cell phones, but Spiritual Qi network landlines were no problem.

The power of Spiritual Qi firearms and artillery shells would increase greatly, but a Spiritual Qi EMP was impossible.

Things like fighter jets and drones were completely scrapped.

However, the power of special Spiritual Qi bombs and shells increased several times over.

Suddenly...

It was hard to tell if this was progress or regression.

Of course.

This technological shift was still on a small scale.

On a large scale, there simply weren't enough Spirit Stones.

Current Spirit Stones relied on the Spirit Race for production.

The speed was too slow, and the output was too low.

“Regardless of anything else, lay down the telephone lines first.”

This was Ye Su's requirement for the Suhang Research Institute.

If it had to be wired phones, then so be it.

At least...

Information could be transmitted rapidly on a global scale.

The Spiritual Qi superconducting effect—this effect was excellent.

In the future, message transmission would be lightning fast.

It was just inconvenient without cell phones.

After issuing this command...

Ye Su locked himself away with the Think Tank.

The new plan needed verification!

---“Sigh... I’m about to lose my job!”

In the Su Hang Grand Camp, Zhang Hui smiled with a bitter face.

Hu Hai, standing before him, laughed loudly;

“Hahaha, the new firearms have been issued. What, aren't you going to give them a try?”

“Of course I am. I heard these things are incredibly strong.”

Zhang Hui hurried over, joking around with Hu Hai.

A single grain of sand from an era...

Falling on an individual's shoulders is a mountain.

The Liaison Officer system.

This stabilizing pillar that once secured Great Xia's situation was ultimately heading toward the edge of obsolescence.

One couldn't say it was being phased out, rather that current Spiritual Qi Technology could not break through the spiritual-magnetic range.

The wireless spirit net could not be deployed.

As such, Liaison Officers could not maintain constant contact with Professionals.

They could no longer provide the function of real-time information aggregation.

Naturally, this system lost its utility.

Fortunately, almost all Liaison Officers were originally soldiers.

Therefore, they could quickly transition back into the ranks of the soldiers.

Coupled with the massive increase in power from Spiritual Qi Technology firearms, the soldiers were also delighted.

After all...

Professional talents had already become a system.

Not everyone could use precious scrolls and Skill jade tablets.

“The solar term of Tomb Sweeping Day is truly terrifying. The Wang Clan army outside has been attacking constantly, never stopping,”

Hu Hai said.

Zhang Hui nodded;

“Indeed, but those problems will be handled by the powerhouses. We just need to follow orders.”

Zhang Hui knew a lot of inside information.

For example, the Golden Crow—it was just that he strictly adhered to confidentiality regulations; such things could not be spoken of.

“Powerhouses? Are you talking about Ye Su?”

A look of reminiscence flashed in Hu Hai's eyes.

Back then at Grass Blade Mountain.

His squad had been separated and trapped within the blade mountain grass leaves.

If Ye Su hadn't turned back...

They would have died long ago.

He hadn't expected...

That in such a short time...

That youth, who had claimed to be well-behaved while being the first to jump off the vehicle, had now become the stabilizing pillar of Great Xia.

Fate is truly wondrous.

‘If only... I could also become a Professional, how great would that be!’

Hu Hai shook his head and sighed with emotion.

As a soldier of the Su Hang Grand Camp, he had already undergone the first batch of tests.

Specifically, the No. 1 Strengthening Potion test.

Whoever could reach 10 points of Physique with the fewest number of potions meant their talent was stronger.

Hu Hai...

Had used 11 vials!

This result was no longer a matter of 'not good'; it was... extremely poor!

Using a profession scroll or Skill on such talent would be the ultimate waste.

Even if he was force-fed potions to reach the Streamline Realm, with this kind of talent, even if he comprehended a Secret Technique, his Physique would hardly be able to support its execution.

To put it bluntly, his foundation was too poor; there were fundamental issues with his blood qi circulation.

“Don't lose heart.”

Zhang Hui patted Hu Hai's shoulder;

“I heard that Spiritual Qi Technology is being researched right now, so... we might still be able to play an even greater role.”

Hu Hai quickly recovered.

Although he wasn't a Professional...

He was still a soldier with a Physique of 10 points.

With the current Spiritual Qi firearms, he could still contribute!

Suddenly...

“Captain Hu, Regiment Commander Lei is looking for you.”

A soldier said quickly.

Regiment Commander Lei, Lei Yongtian, the commanding officer of the Su Hang Grand Camp.

“Yes!”

Hu Hai responded and hurried toward the headquarters where Lei Yongtian was.

“Reporting.”

“Enter.”

“Sit.”

Lei Yongtian looked at Hu Hai with mixed emotions.

He pushed a report forward.

“This is your talent report. This is the third time it was submitted, and Su Hang still rejected it.”

Lei Yongtian said.

Su Hang Company had already taken over command.

It was managed by Zhuge Hu.

With talent like Hu Hai's, it was impossible to meet Zhuge Hu's requirements to obtain a Professional scroll and Skills.

It was just that...

Hu Hai wouldn't give up, and Lei Yongtian wouldn't give up either.

He had to try and fight for it for such a good soldier.

Hu Hai looked at the report and said nothing, but his eyes were a bit lonely.

“Hu Hai, let's speak today regardless of our uniforms,” Lei Yongtian said;

“Why do you want to become a Professional?”

Hu Hai was stunned for a moment, then lowered his head with a bitter smile;

“He saved me. I owe him my life. If I can't even become a Professional, I'll never be able to repay him in this lifetime.”

“I don't owe Great Xia anything in this life, but I owe a young man my life. I'm not reconciled.”

A man seeks peace of mind.

Always feeling indebted is not good.

Yet he hadn't expected that he wouldn't even have a chance to repay it.

That guy was now standing at the pinnacle of the world.

“He doesn't care about those things.”

“But I care quite a lot.”

“Then—”

Lei Yongtian opened his mouth, but finally said;

“What if, what if there was a possibility for you to possess powerful strength, even, even to change the layout of this world?”

Hu Hai's eyes suddenly lit up;

“I'm willing!”

He blurted it out almost instantly, without any hesitation.

Power comes with a price.

But many times...

What the price is doesn't matter!