125: Chapter 125 Cooperation Achieved, Blueprints Shared

The council meeting at Tianshu Palace lasted for a full twelve double-hours (game time). When Immortal Master Ziwei announced the adjournment, the sky outside the window was already filled with stars.

Representatives from various factions left their seats one after another. Many wore fatigue on their faces, but their eyes flickered with the light of excitement.

The framework for the Ten Thousand Races Covenant was basically established, the defensive line rotation System was adopted, and the Saint-Grade Mecha project was launched... The gains of this day exceeded everyone's expectations.

Lin Ye led Su Qingyue, Zhao Wuji, and Qin Ruoxue out of Tianshu Palace and teleported back to the Divine City. They did not return to the Yan State immediately but instead checked into an Advanced inn in the Divine City called 'Star Brilliance Pavilion'.

Inside the inn room, the four of them sat in a circle.

"What do we do next?" Zhao Wuji was the first to speak, his tone carrying an irrepressible excitement. "We must secure the Saint-Grade Mecha project! This isn't just about mechas; it's the entry ticket to an entire technological System!"

Qin Ruoxue was organizing the intelligence gathered today. She looked up and said, "The Eternal Star Domain sent five representatives this time. The leader, Carl Reynolds, is the commander of the Seventh Research Fleet and holds high authority. The other four are a Materials scientist, an energy engineer, an AI architect, and a tactical commander—a complete team."

"They are staying at the 'Tech Embassy' in the east of the city, which is a temporary office established by the Eternal Star Domain in the Divine City. According to our observers, after the meeting ended, representatives from at least twenty factions went to visit, but they were all politely declined on the grounds of 'needing rest'."

Lin Ye nodded. "They are waiting. Waiting for the evaluation results of the letters of intent, and also observing which factions truly have sincerity and value."

"Then when do we go?" Su Qingyue asked.

"Tomorrow," Lin Ye decided. "Give Carl Reynolds one night to digest the letters of intent, and give us one night to prepare our negotiation strategy."

"Negotiation strategy..." Zhao Wuji's eyes lit up. "Boss, do you already have a plan?"

Lin Ye walked to the window, looking at the floating islands and shuttling flying boats under the Divine City's night sky.

"Our advantage lies in three points."

"First, the Spiritual Qi environment of Chaos Valley. The Eternal Star Domain needs data on Spiritual Qi concentration, and the concentration in Chaos Valley is more than five times that of the outside world, with a continuous upward trend. This is of significant value to their research on the 'Fusion of Spiritual Qi and technology'."

"Second, data on special Physiques. Su Qingyue's Vast Cold Spirit Body and Shi Potian's Tyrant Body are both top-tier Physiques. If we add Chen Hao's 'God King Body' (though it's not yet complete), that's data on three top-tier Physiques. These are scarce resources throughout the entire server."

"Third, exploration rights for ancient ruins." Lin Ye turned around. "This is our trump card. The Eternal Star Domain has a great interest in the ruins of ancient technological civilizations, and we can provide a site they haven't discovered yet."

Zhao Wuji recorded quickly. "Then what about our chips? What do we exchange them for?"

"Blueprints." Lin Ye uttered two words. "We won't be able to get the complete design blueprints for Saint-Grade mechas in the short term. But we can first ask for 'Elementary Blueprints'—blueprints capable of manufacturing Four Extremities-level mechas, as well as an Elementary production line."

"With these, the Heavenly Court can establish its own Mecha Workshop, train technical personnel, and accumulate production experience. By the time the Saint-Grade Mecha project truly yields results, we will have the capacity to digest and absorb it, rather than just being able to buy finished products."

Zhao Wuji's eyes grew even brighter. "Exactly! Better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish! What we want is production capacity, not just one or two mechas!"

"But will the Eternal Star Domain agree?" Qin Ruoxue raised a doubt. "Elementary blueprints and production lines might not be core secrets to them, but they are still important assets. Will they give them up easily?"

"That's why we need to negotiate." Lin Ye sat back at the table. "We need to bring chips that are attractive enough."

He looked at Zhao Wuji. "How much is thirty percent of Chaos Valley's Spiritual Qi output worth?"

Zhao Wuji immediately began calculating. "Chaos Valley's current Spiritual Qi output, if converted to Spirit Stones, is roughly equivalent to three million Low-Grade Spirit Stones annually. Thirty percent is nine hundred thousand Spirit Stones. But that's not the key—"

He paused, his tone becoming excited. "The key is that the Spiritual Qi in Chaos Valley is unique! According to our tests, the Spiritual Qi there contains a faint 'Chaos attribute', which provides an additional bonus for players Cultivating Chaos-type Cultivation Techniques! This kind of attributed Spiritual Qi is rare in the entire game!"

"If the Eternal Star Domain wants to research 'Spiritual Qi attribution' or 'Law manifestation', the Spiritual Qi samples from Chaos Valley are far more valuable than ordinary Spiritual Qi! Thirty percent of the output, if converted into research value, could be worth tens of millions of Spirit Stones in ordinary Spiritual Qi!"

This value exceeded Lin Ye's expectations.

Chaos-attribute Spiritual Qi... Is this an additional effect brought by the Chaos Heavenly Emperor Body?

"Good." Lin Ye made his decision. "We will use thirty percent of Chaos Valley's Spiritual Qi output, plus the ancient ruins exploration rights, to exchange for Saint-Grade mecha blueprints (fragmented) and an Elementary production line."

"In addition—" he added, "add a commitment for combat testing. We can promise to provide no fewer than a hundred combat test data sets for the Eternal Star Domain within the next six months, covering battles of different intensities from Four Extremities to Dragon Transformation."

With the chips determined, the next step was the details.

The four of them discussed until late into the night, formulating a complete negotiation plan and rehearsing various possible scenarios and response strategies.

When the morning light of the Divine City rose, Lin Ye and the other three were already standing before the doors of the Tech Embassy.

The architectural style of the Tech Embassy was starkly different from the ancient style of the Divine City. It was a silver-white geometric building with a surface as smooth as a mirror, no windows, and only a tightly closed alloy gate. Standing at the entrance were two guards wearing exoskeleton armor, holding energy rifles.

"Halt."

The guard on the left made a mechanical sound, and the scanner on his faceplate emitted a red light, sweeping over the four of them.

"Heavenly Court, Lin Ye, scheduled visit with Commander Carl Reynolds," Lin Ye said calmly.

The guard's scanner paused for a moment, seemingly verifying the information. A few seconds later, the alloy gate slid open silently.

"The Commander is waiting in the third-floor reception room. Please enter."

Stepping inside the embassy was like entering another world.

Pure white corridors with soft cold light sources evenly distributed from the ceiling. The walls were made of some kind of display material, with data streams and 3D models flowing across them. The air was filled with a faint scent of ozone and mechanical lubricant.

Along the corridors, robots could occasionally be seen working—some were cleaning types, some were maintenance types, and others were armed guard types.

The elevator took them to the third floor.

The reception room door opened automatically.

Carl Reynolds was already waiting inside. He had changed into a deep blue uniform and sat behind a streamlined metal desk, which had multiple holographic screens floating above it displaying various data and charts.

There were two others in the room—the Materials scientist and the energy engineer, sitting in chairs on either side.

"Leader Lin, please sit." Carl Reynolds pointed to the three floating chairs opposite him.

Lin Ye and the others took their seats (Qin Ruoxue stayed outside to gather intelligence). Su Qingyue sat quietly beside Lin Ye, while Zhao Wuji opened a recording Jade Slip, preparing to record the negotiation.

"Let's get straight to the point." Carl Reynolds crossed his hands on the desk and looked directly at Lin Ye. "Your letter of intent is very interesting. Especially the 'special ancient ruins exploration rights' and 'combat test environment and personnel support'—these two items were not proposed by other factions."

"But I want to know, on what basis can you guarantee that you can provide an 'undeveloped ruin suspected to be related to ancient technology or alien civilizations'?"

Lin Ye did not answer directly but instead asked, "How much does the Commander know about the 'Icefield Abyss' region in the northern Big Dipper Star Field?"

A subtle change flickered in Carl Reynolds' eyes.

The Materials scientist and energy engineer behind him also sat up straight.

"Icefield Abyss..." Carl said slowly. "The Eternal Star Domain's detection satellites once scanned that area and found some abnormal energy readings, but the ice was too thick to determine a specific location. We suspect there might be ruins of an ancient civilization there, but we lack precise coordinates."

Lin Ye nodded and took out a Jade Slip from his Storage Ring, placing it on the table.

"In here are the approximate coordinate ranges for a ruin within the Icefield Abyss, along with a preliminary analysis of the surrounding environment."

Carl took the Jade Slip and inserted it into a reading device on the desk.

A 3D map immediately appeared on the holographic screen. In the center of the map, there was an area marked in red, along with detailed environmental data: temperature, energy fluctuations, geological structure, ice thickness...

This data was compiled by Lin Ye based on his memories of his past life, combined with information gathered by Qin Ruoxue's intelligence network. Although not precise enough, it was sufficient to prove that they indeed possessed something.

Carl looked at the data in silence, his fingers lightly tapping on the tabletop.

After a long while, he looked up. "The coordinate range is too large. If we are to conduct precise detection, it will require a significant investment of resources. Furthermore, the authenticity and value of the ruins cannot be guaranteed."

"That is why we are providing 'exploration rights', not the 'ruins themselves'," Lin Ye responded calmly. "The Heavenly Court can be responsible for the preliminary prospecting, determining the specific location of the ruins, and resolving environmental obstacles on the periphery. The Eternal Star Domain only needs to send personnel to participate in the formal exploration after the value of the ruins is confirmed."

"All discoveries during the exploration process will be distributed based on contribution. If the ruins are indeed related to an ancient technological civilization, the Eternal Star Domain will be granted priority research rights and a 60% share of the discovered items."

These terms were quite generous.

The Heavenly Court bore the initial risks and investment, while the Eternal Star Domain only needed to step in after the value was confirmed to gain dominance.

Carl and his two colleagues exchanged glances.

"Besides the ruins, you also promised to provide 'combat test environment and personnel support'," Carl continued to ask. "What specifically does that entail?"

This time, it was Zhao Wuji who spoke.

He stood up and projected a detailed proposal from his hand:

"The Heavenly Court plans to establish a 'Multi-Environment Simulation Test Site' on the periphery of Chaos Valley. This test site will include six basic environments—plains, mountains, marshes, deserts, ice and snow, and water—as well as three special environments: high Spiritual Qi concentration zones, Law disorder zones, and space-time distortion zones (simulated)."

"The test site will be equipped with complete monitoring equipment, capable of real-time collection of over a thousand parameters including mecha performance data in various environments, energy consumption, weapon efficiency, armor durability, and more."

"At the same time, the Heavenly Court will assemble a specialized team of test pilots, initially numbering no fewer than ten, all of whom will be players of Four Extremities Realm or higher, covering different combat styles and cultivation Systems."

"We can promise to provide no fewer than a hundred combat tests for the Eternal Star Domain within the next six months. Test subjects include but are not limited to: the Eternal Star Domain's existing Four Extremities-level mechas, Quasi-Saint-level mecha prototypes, and new models that may be developed in the future."

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Zhao Wuji's speaking speed was fast, but his points were clear and the data was detailed.

This proposal had clearly been meticulously prepared.

A look of genuine interest appeared in Carl's eyes.

Combat test data is crucial for mecha research and development.

No matter how good a theoretical design is, it still needs to be tested through actual combat.

And a test field that includes multiple environments, has professional pilots, and can collect comprehensive data is of immeasurable value.

"There is also the Spiritual Qi output from Chaos Valley," Lin Ye added. "We can provide thirty percent of the Spiritual Qi output from Chaos Valley for the Eternal Star Domain's Spiritual Qi research. This Spiritual Qi possesses a 'Chaos Attribute' and is different from ordinary Spiritual Qi; it might have special value for 'Spiritual Qi Technology Fusion'."

Three cards, all played.

Exploration rights to ancient ruins, a combat test field, and Chaos Attribute Spiritual Qi.

Every single one hit the exact needs of the Eternal Star Domain.

Carl remained silent for a longer time.

He was weighing the options.

The Eternal Star Domain certainly needed these resources, but what was the price?

The Saint-Grade Mecha blueprints (incomplete), although only an Elementary version, contained the basic theory and core architecture of mecha design.

The Elementary production line involved a series of precision equipment and production processes.

If these things were leaked, they might Cultivate potential competitors.

But thinking about it from the other side—

If, through this cooperation, they could obtain exploration rights to an ancient technology ruin, establish a high-quality combat test base, and obtain scarce Chaos Attribute Spiritual Qi samples... it would be a huge boost to the Eternal Star Domain's technological development.

Moreover, the Heavenly Court was currently just a nascent power; even if they obtained the Elementary blueprints and production line, they wouldn't be able to catch up to the Eternal Star Domain's technical level in the short term.

The Eternal Star Domain had enough time to maintain a lead in more Advanced technologies.

"I need to see the specific content of the blueprints," Carl finally spoke. "Which version of the blueprints do you want?"

Lin Ye was well prepared: "We hope to obtain the full set of blueprints for the 'star brilliance type i' Four Extremities-level mecha, as well as the accompanying 'Standard Type I' production line."

star brilliance type i, the Eternal Star Domain's most mature Four Extremities-level mecha model currently, had balanced performance and high modification potential, making it the top choice for many novice pilots.

The Standard Type I production line was a complete industrial System capable of mass-producing star brilliance type i mecha, including machining centers, assembly lines, testing equipment, and energy supply Systems.

Carl exchanged glances with his colleagues again.

The Materials scientist nodded, while the energy engineer was quickly calculating something on a data pad.

"Very well," Carl finally gave his reply. "But the conditions need to be adjusted."

"First, for the Spiritual Qi output of Chaos Valley, we need fifty percent, not thirty percent. And we need to sign a long-term supply agreement, for at least five years."

"Second, for the ancient ruin exploration, the Eternal Star Domain must send an expert team of no less than twenty people, and we will enjoy command authority and priority research rights throughout the entire exploration process."

"Third, for the combat test field, the Heavenly Court needs to bear all construction and maintenance costs; the Eternal Star Domain will only provide technical guidance. The Eternal Star Domain will enjoy permanent usage rights and priority publication rights for the test data."

The conditions were harsh.

Zhao Wuji frowned, preparing to refute.

But Lin Ye raised his hand to stop him.

"Very well," Lin Ye said calmly. "But I also have three conditions."

"First, the Spiritual Qi supply can be increased to fifty percent, but the agreement term will be changed to three years. After three years, we will renew it based on the cooperation situation."

"Second, for the ancient ruin exploration, the Eternal Star Domain can send an expert team, but the Heavenly Court must have personnel participating throughout the entire process, and we will enjoy a distribution right of no less than 30% of the findings."

"Third, the Heavenly Court can bear the construction and maintenance costs of the combat test field, but the Eternal Star Domain needs to provide corresponding technical support, including but not limited to: design blueprints for testing equipment, source code for data collection Systems, environmental simulation technology, etc."

"Additionally—" Lin Ye paused. "Besides the star brilliance type i blueprints and the Standard Type I production line, we also need the Eternal Star Domain to send three technical experts to stay at the Heavenly Court for half a year to guide us in establishing a complete Mecha Workshop System."

Back and forth, tit for tat.

The negotiations lasted for two full hours.

Details were finalized one by one, and clauses were modified one by one.

Finally, when both sides signed their names on the virtual agreement, it was already noon.

[System Prompt: You have signed the "Technical Cooperation and Resource Exchange Agreement" with the Eternal Star Domain's Seventh Research Fleet.]

[Main contents of the agreement:]

[1. The Heavenly Court provides the Eternal Star Domain with 50% of the Spiritual Qi output of Chaos Valley (for three years)]

[2. The Heavenly Court provides the Eternal Star Domain with exploration rights to the Ice Abyss ancient ruins; the Eternal Star Domain enjoys 60% of the distribution rights for findings, and the Heavenly Court enjoys 40%]

[3. The Heavenly Court is responsible for building and maintaining the "Multi-Environment Simulation Test Field"; the Eternal Star Domain enjoys permanent usage rights for the test data]

[4. The Eternal Star Domain provides the Heavenly Court with the full set of blueprints for the "star brilliance type i" Four Extremities-level mecha (Saint-Grade Mecha Blueprint - Incomplete)]

[5. The Eternal Star Domain provides the Heavenly Court with one "Standard Type I" mecha production line (including all equipment and process documents)]

[6. The Eternal Star Domain dispatches three technical experts to stay at the Heavenly Court for half a year to provide technical guidance]

[7. Both sides are allies during the Dark Turmoil, will not attack each other, and will share intelligence]

With the agreement signed, Carl took a silver-white metal box from under his desk.

The box opened, and three items were neatly placed inside.

The first was a palm-sized data crystal, with fine circuit patterns on the surface and light spots flowing inside.

[Saint-Grade Mecha Blueprint - Incomplete (star brilliance type i)]

[Type: Knowledge Item]

[Quality: Legendary]

[Description: The full set of design blueprints for the Four Extremities-level general-purpose mecha developed by the Eternal Star Domain's Seventh Research Fleet. Although it is a simplified version of Saint-Grade mecha technology, it still contains the core theory and basic architecture of mecha design.]

[Content includes:]

[1. Complete 3D model of the star brilliance type i mecha (including all component details)]

[2. Materials list and processing techniques (a total of 8732 components, involving 147 types of Materials)]

[3. Energy System design (anti-gravity engine, energy transmission network, weapon power supply module)]

[4. Control System design (neural connection interface, AI auxiliary program framework, manual control alternative schemes)]

[5. Weapon System design (standard configuration: Particle Rifle x1, High-Frequency Vibration Blade x2, Missile Launcher x1)]

[6. Armor System design (Star Brilliance alloy formula, composite armor structure, energy shield generator)]

[7. Testing and debugging standards (187 performance indicators, 623 safety checks)]

[Usage requirements: Great Master-level Engineering, Great Master-level Mechanics, Advanced Energy Studies]

[Note: This blueprint is the Eternal Star Domain's basic teaching version; some core technologies have been simplified, but it still possesses extremely high learning and research value.]

The second was a fist-sized cube, with hundreds of tiny ports and indicator lights on the surface.

[Standard Type I Production Line - Control Core]

[Type: Industrial Equipment Core]

[Quality: Epic]

[Description: The central control unit of the Eternal Star Domain's standardized mecha production line, containing a full set of production process programs, equipment control instructions, and quality inspection standards.]

[Functions:]

[1. Control all equipment on the production line (Machining Center x12, Assembly Robot Arm x36, Testing Instrument x24, Energy Supply System x1)]

[2. Store the full set of production process flows (involving a total of 329 procedures)]

[3. Real-time monitoring of production status, automatic adjustment of parameters, ensuring product consistency]

[4. Connect to the Eternal Star Domain technical database (requires permission, currently in read-only mode)]

[Complete equipment list of the production line: see attachment "Standard Type I Production Line Configuration Table"]

[Production capacity: With sufficient Materials and skilled personnel, it can produce 3-5 star brilliance type i mecha per month]

[Energy consumption: When running at full power, it consumes energy equivalent to 1000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones per hour]

The third was three silver-white identity badges.

[Eternal Star Domain Technical Expert - Temporary Pass]

[Type: Special Token]

[Effects:]

[1. The holder can move freely within the Heavenly Court's sphere of influence and enjoys VIP treatment]

[2. The holder can maintain communication with the Eternal Star Domain headquarters through the badge (limited to 1 hour daily)]

[3. When the holder dies, the badge will automatically self-destruct and send an alert and location information to the Eternal Star Domain]

[Bound Experts: Materials Science Doctor Ailin Watson, Energy Engineer Mark Chen, AI Architect Levi (Arriving within three days)]

The three items were placed on the table.

Zhao Wuji's eyes were fixed on them.

Blueprints! Production line! Technical experts!

With these, the Heavenly Court's tech tree will officially be lit! Moving from a purely Cultivation civilization to a new stage of combining technology and Cultivation!

"Happy cooperation," Carl Reynolds stood up and extended his hand to Lin Ye.

"Happy cooperation," Lin Ye shook his hand.

The moment the two hands grasped each other, Lin Ye felt that Carl's palm temperature was slightly lower than a normal person's, and there was a faint sensation of electric current under the skin.

That was not energy produced by Cultivation, but... traces of some kind of biological modification or mechanical implantation.

"Three days from now, our technical experts will arrive at Chaos Valley in the Yan State," Carl said. "I hope you have already prepared the receiving site."

"Of course," Lin Ye nodded.

Leaving the technology embassy and walking on the streets of the Divine City, Zhao Wuji was still in an excited state.

"Boss! We succeeded! Saint-Grade Mecha blueprints! Although they are an incomplete version, they are the complete design theory! And the production line! With it, we can build our own mecha!"

"And the technical experts! Doctors and engineers from the Eternal Star Domain! With their guidance, our workshop's starting point will be much higher than other powers!"

Lin Ye, however, appeared very calm.

"The blueprints and production line are just the beginning," he said. "What's truly difficult is digestion and absorption, turning these technologies into the Heavenly Court's own things."

"We need talent. Not just combat talent, but also engineers, programmers, mechanics, Materials scientists... all talent related to technology."

"We need resources. Manufacturing mecha requires a large amount of rare metals, energy crystals, and precision parts. The procurement, storage, and management of these resources is a major project."

"We need time. From establishing the workshop, to training personnel, to trial production, to mass production... this process will take at least three months."

Zhao Wuji calmed down: "I understand. After we go back, I will immediately formulate a detailed implementation plan. Regarding talent, we can select from existing members or recruit externally. Regarding resources, the Heavenly Court Chamber of Commerce's trade network must expand as soon as possible to establish a stable supply chain."

Qin Ruoxue added, "I will monitor the movements of other factions. The fact that we obtained the blueprints and the production line won't stay hidden for long. Once the news leaks, some factions might get jealous and even try to seize them."

Su Qingyue then said, "The security defenses of the Mecha Workshop must be upgraded. The mecha production line is too valuable; we must guard it strictly."

The four of them discussed as they walked and soon returned to the inn.

That afternoon, they returned to Chaos Valley in Yan State via a teleportation array.

The news spread immediately.

All core members of the Heavenly Court gathered in the main hall.

When Lin Ye displayed the three items, the entire hall erupted.

"Mecha blueprints! We can build mechas!"

"A production line! My god, this equipment looks so Advanced!"

"Technical experts from the Eternal Star Domain are coming? Doesn't that mean we can learn the most cutting-edge technology?"

Cheers, discussions, and excited shouts intertwined.

Lin Ye raised his hand, and the hall quieted down.

"From today on, the Heavenly Court officially establishes the 'Chaos Mecha Workshop'."

He announced:

"Zhao Wuji will be in overall charge of the workshop, Chen Hao will serve as Technical Director, and Shi Potian will be responsible for security and defense."

"Phase one goal: Within three months, build a complete production line, train at least fifty qualified mecha engineers and thirty test pilots, and successfully manufacture the first star brilliance type i mecha produced independently by the Heavenly Court."

"Phase two goal: Within six months, digest and absorb the blueprint technology, start attempting to improve designs, and research customized mechas suitable for cultivators to pilot."

"Phase three goal: Within one year, establish a complete mecha research, production, testing, and combat System, making the mecha unit one of the core combat forces of the Heavenly Court."

The goals were clear, and the steps were defined.

Everyone felt the palpable atmosphere of history in the making.

"Now, let's divide the work."

Lin Ye began to assign roles:

"Zhao Wuji, you are responsible for the construction of the workshop and resource allocation. Whatever you need, make a list, and the Heavenly Court will fully support you."

"Chen Hao, you lead all members with foundations in engineering and mechanics to start studying the blueprints. The experts from the Eternal Star Domain will arrive in three days; you must be able to keep up with their teaching pace."

"Shi Potian, you are to select one hundred elites to form the workshop guard unit. The workshop area is designated as a restricted military zone; no one is allowed to enter without permission."

"Qin Ruoxue, your intelligence network should focus on monitoring news related to mecha technology, especially the movements of other factions."

"Su Qingyue, you assist Zhao Wuji and be responsible for the coordination between the workshop and other departments of the Heavenly Court."

As orders were issued one after another, the entire Heavenly Court began to operate at high speed like a precision machine.

For the next three days, Chaos Valley was a hive of activity.

On the east side of the main valley, an area covering over a hundred acres was designated as the construction site for the workshop. The original forest was cleared, the ground was leveled, and the foundation began to be poured.

Zhao Wuji practically lived at the construction site. Following the requirements on the blueprints, he personally supervised every detail. From the laying of energy pipelines to the heat and sound insulation of the factory buildings, and the installation of security Systems, he attended to everything, no matter how small.

Chen Hao, leading over thirty members with technical backgrounds, studied the blueprints day and night in a side hall of the main palace.

A 3D projection rotated constantly in the hall, and every component of the star brilliance type i mecha was disassembled, analyzed, and discussed.

"The design of this energy transmission network is too ingenious! Using superconducting Materials to create a mesh structure ensures energy transmission efficiency without adding too much weight!"

"Look at this joint design! Six degrees of freedom for omnidirectional rotation, plus a built-in buffer and shock absorption System, allowing the mecha to perform movements more flexible than a human body!"

"The weapon System is modular and can be quickly replaced! Equipment can be switched during combat according to needs!"

Exclamations rose one after another.

These technologies, which originally only existed in science fiction movies, were now presented before them in the form of blueprints; the shock and excitement were indescribable.

Shi Potian, with the guard unit, set up three layers of defense around the workshop.

The outermost layer was a patrol unit, patrolling continuously 24 hours a day; the middle layer consisted of fixed watchtowers and monitoring Formations; the innermost layer was the guard unit headquarters, ready for action at any time.

Qin Ruoxue's intelligence network also began to feed back information.

"The Temple is already in contact with the Eternal Star Domain, wanting to purchase finished mechas, but they were refused. The Eternal Star Domain stated that they are only cooperating on research at this stage and will not sell finished products."

"The Dragon Clan Alliance disdains mechas, believing that physical strength is the foundation, but their ally, 'Hundred Beasts Mountain,' is very interested in it."

"The Vampire Council... there is no movement. This is very abnormal. Given the Blood Prince's personality, he should have made some moves."

The silence of the Vampire Council made Lin Ye raise his vigilance.

The calm before the storm is often the most dangerous.

On the evening of the third day, the three technical experts from the Eternal Star Domain arrived on time.

Materials Science Dr. Ailin was a woman who looked to be about forty years old, wearing rimless glasses, with a rigorous demeanor. She wore a white research uniform and always held a data pad in her hand.

Energy Engineer Mark Chen was a Chinese-descendant youth in his early thirties, with a gentle smile, but his eyes were sharp as knives when discussing technical issues.

AI Architect Levi was a blonde youth who looked only in his twenties, but his eyes were exceptionally deep. He did not speak much and spent most of his time observing the surrounding environment and people.

The three were arranged to stay in the expert building next to the workshop, where conditions were better than any other building in Chaos Valley.

That evening, Lin Ye hosted a banquet.

At the banquet, Dr. Ailin went straight into work mode:

"Leader Lin, we have seen the construction progress of the workshop; the foundation part is done well. But there are a few problems that need to be solved."

"First, energy supply. When the standard Type I production line operates at full power, the energy consumption is equivalent to one thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones per hour. The existing Spiritual Vein in Chaos Valley is already near saturation supporting daily cultivation and Formation operations; it cannot bear the energy consumption of the production line."

"Second, material reserves. The star brilliance type i mecha requires one hundred and forty-seven types of Materials, of which twelve are rare metals and five are specialties of the Eternal Star Domain. The inventory we brought is only enough to build two prototype machines; subsequent mass production requires a stable supply chain."

"Third, technical personnel. We have observed your learning situation; the theoretical foundation is too weak. Most people don't even understand the most basic engineering mechanics, let alone the complex principles of mecha design."

The questions were sharp but very practical.

Lin Ye responded calmly: "Regarding the energy problem, we are already building a specialized 'Spirit Gathering Conversion Formation,' which can convert Spiritual Qi into electrical energy. It is expected to be completed in ten days, at which time it can provide 70% of the energy required by the production line. The remaining 30% will be resolved through Spirit Stone reserves and external procurement."

"Regarding the material problem, the Heavenly Court Chamber of Commerce is already establishing procurement channels. Of the twelve rare metals, eight are produced in the Big Dipper Star Field, and we have already contacted the suppliers. As for the other four Eternal Star Domain specialties, we hope to exchange them for Spiritual Qi or other resources from Chaos Valley."

"Regarding the technical personnel problem..." Lin Ye looked at Chen Hao, "Our foundation is indeed weak, which is why we need the guidance of the three experts. Starting tomorrow, all members participating in the workshop project will receive systematic training. Study theory during the day, practice operations at night; within three months, you must meet the basic requirements."

Dr. Ailin pushed up her glasses, a flash of appreciation in her eyes.

This young leader of the faction had a clear train of thought, strong execution, and did not avoid problems.

"Very good." She nodded, "Then we start work tomorrow. Theory class in the morning, practical class in the afternoon, Q&A in the evening. There will be an assessment every week; those who fail will be eliminated."

The banquet ended in a pragmatic atmosphere.

It was late at night.

Lin Ye stood in front of the window on the third floor of the main hall, looking at the lights on the workshop construction site in the distance.

There, factory buildings were rising from the ground, and the huge steel structures appeared exceptionally majestic in the night.

Mecha Workshop, technology tree, new era...

All of this was proceeding according to plan.

But in Lin Ye's heart, there was a vague sense of unease.

The silence of the Vampire Council, the seemingly "generous" cooperation of the Eternal Star Domain, the "Law of Order" that Su Qingyue perceived...

These fragments swirled in his mind, seemingly pointing to some deeper truth.

"What are you thinking about?"

Su Qingyue's voice came from behind him.

She was holding a cup of clear tea and walked to Lin Ye's side, her long icy blue hair fluttering slightly in the night wind.

"Thinking about the Eternal Star Domain," Lin Ye said truthfully. "Their technology is too Advanced, so Advanced that it doesn't seem like a 'newly developed' civilization. Moreover, their understanding of our cultivation System seems deeper than what they have shown."

Su Qingyue nodded: "At the banquet today, that AI Architect Levi kept observing each of us. His gaze... it didn't look like he was looking at partners, but more like he was collecting data."

"And," she paused, "I perceived the fluctuation of the 'Law of Order' on him, which was even stronger than Carl Reynolds'. That wasn't something cultivated, but more like... innate, or the result of deep modification."

Innate? Deep modification?

Lin Ye frowned slightly.

If the players of the Eternal Star Domain had already mastered some kind of Law power before entering the game, or had received some kind of modification...

What would that mean?

It would mean that their "technological civilization" might not just be a setting within the game, but related to something in reality?

This thought made Lin Ye's heart shiver.

In his past life, after the game and reality merged, some "special people" did indeed appear—they seemed to have known that the Fusion would happen, had already prepared, and rose rapidly in the Early Stages of the Fusion, establishing massive factions.

Could the Eternal Star Domain be one of them?

"Keep an eye on them," Lin Ye said to Su Qingyue, "but don't alert them. At least during the cooperation period, they are allies."

"I understand," Su Qingyue nodded.

The two looked silently at the lights outside the window.

In the distance, the workshop construction site was still under construction, and the roar of machinery echoed in the night sky.

A new era was quietly beginning on this land of Chaos Valley.

And in the far north, beneath the ice and snow of the Icefield Abyss, that ancient alien ruin was also quietly waiting for the day it would be discovered.

Everything had just begun.