"Squeak!"
A cacophony of sounds filled the laboratory, where numerous devices were being manipulated by robotic arms.
Furnace forging, high-energy ray emission, force field stabilization, all accompanied by mountains of raw materials, all under Qiming's meticulous control.
"I don't want to use that stupid hammer. Qiming, it's up to you. Let's see what you can do."
"Command received, Master. Initiating equipment check:
Stellar Energy Forging Furnace, check complete.
High-Energy Ray Accelerator, check complete.
Force Field Stabilizer and Emitter, check complete.
Vanadium crystals, check complete. Fusion materials, check complete... Check complete.
Initiating equipment connection, mechanical installation program starting."
Under Yuan's command, Qiming began the laboratory's renovation, data flowing behind its tactical faceplate.
The remotely controlled mechanical devices busied themselves in the laboratory, installing and fixing each piece of equipment.
Wires and signal devices were tightly connected. Yuan's initial work was complete once the last device was secured.
Nodding, Yuan was satisfied with Qiming's efficiency. Then, intense dark energy surged in his right hand, and about 20 grams of fusion material slowly floated up from the ground.
Under Yuan's careful manipulation, it slowly entered the force field stabilization device.
"Alright, let's start the high-energy particle acceleration."
"Buzz!"
"Buzz!"
As energy poured in, the high-energy particles, firmly locked by the force field, instantly reached light speed.
Under Qiming's control, the ion beam device directed it to bombard the fusion material. Intense high-energy rays, shining silver-white, continuously struck the fusion material.
Simultaneously, the force field holding the fusion material also changed. It constantly altered the surface of impact and adjusted the core composition of the material.
Soon, after two minutes of bombardment by the high-energy particles, a crystal core, shimmering with dazzling golden light, appeared before Yuan.
The crystal core was very stable. Without Yuan's activation, it barely scattered any energy externally.
After the bombardment stopped, the surface of the crystal core rapidly cooled. It, which had been emitting dazzling light, gradually lost its luster and became unremarkable.
However, the data transmitted by Qiming let Yuan know that he had truly succeeded.
Though only fist-sized, its energy sustainability and emission surpassed the Taotie's Stellar Furnace.
It could be said that the fusion materials piled on the laboratory floor alone were enough for Yuan's use, except for experiments involving god-making civilization levels.
When Yuan was researching the Dark Dimension, he discovered that it seemed to transcend the material plane. Replicating its energy patterns exceeded Yuan's current capabilities.
The massive material conversion and astronomical energy consumption made him curse the Dark Dimension as a bottomless money pit.
"Master, the crystal core is stable. Its energy efficiency is very high, surpassing Taotie Civilization data. You can give it a name, and I can record it in the knowledge base."
Qiming, manipulating a robotic arm, handed over the fist-sized core. Yuan took it and carefully examined it up close.
"Fusion! Star! Let's call it Sky Star. Qiming, record it in the knowledge base. While I'm in the zone, let's make a few more."
"Command received, mobilizing fusion materials. However, I must remind you, Master. According to your plan, one Sky Star will provide energy for the laboratory, and one will power the battle armor. Two should be enough for your daily use!"
"No! No! No! Two is far from enough. Not to mention the god-making technology research that might be involved later. For the battle armor alone, prepare at least five for me.
Including laboratory reserves, prepare at least thirty. Remember, Qiming. Truth lies at the tip of the sword; fight first, then talk, with overwhelming firepower. Understand?"
"Insurance?"
"Exactly!" Qiming's answer made Yuan nod in satisfaction.
"Understood, Sky Stars are being manufactured. To plan for Master's requirements, Qiming begins recording Master's behavioral style: Cautious! Recording complete."
In the laboratory, under the constant bombardment of high-energy particles, Sky Stars were manufactured one by one.
Sky Stars had many advantages, but also disadvantages. Although there were still some fusion materials inside, which could supply Sky Star's consumption at any time, its external composition was fixed and could not be supplemented by adding fusion materials. Therefore, once the last trace of energy was depleted, Sky Star would turn into a weathered stone, devoid of any value.
Thus, in the laboratory's independent power supply area, Yuan established a total of 9 supply terminals to provide energy for the laboratory.
After the first batch was manufactured, the rest was a mechanical repetition process. Yuan no longer paid attention to the manufacturing of Sky Stars; they would be connected to the power supply terminals upon completion.
Yuan, with narrowed eyes, tapped out several design blueprints for battle armor modifications. The exterior remained the same, but the interior was completely transformed by Yuan.
The battle armor's alloy was replaced by Yuan with a super alloy mixed with vanadium crystals throughout. Although it couldn't adapt to dark energy, it had excellent effects on the light energy emitted by Sky Star.
"Force field shield, small light energy barrier, anti-energy wave, complete. High-energy particle ray, small light energy impact cannon, high-frequency oscillation blade, and most importantly, the antimatter annihilator.
Hahaha, the ultimate secret of mutual destruction: you die, I live; heaven and earth in harmony!"
"Qiming: ...Master's behavioral record updated: Cautious -> Cautious, Fear of Insufficient Firepower, Combat Algorithm Update." While Yuan was laughing heartily at the design blueprints, Qiming silently modified his behavioral style directory.
The design blueprints were compiled, and Qiming activated the forging furnace, consuming countless materials. Through the improved printing equipment, small-scale modifications began.
Soon, a battle armor was created. It was metallic all over, appearing exceptionally cold under the lights. After the external energy layer was sprayed on, it became identical to the battle armor beside Yuan.
"Qiming, your new home is ready, aren't you going to take a look?"
Yuan's voice was filled with joy. With the protection of the new battle armor and Qiming's support, Yuan finally had the ability to protect himself.
What? There's also a God-Slaying Spear? What's the use of a powerful weapon? In this era of technology and algorithms, what good is a powerful weapon? Can it even be fired? And if it's fired, can it hit anyone?
"Beep! Beep! Warship receiving unidentified signal, warship receiving unidentified signal, please commander review."
Yuan, who was transferring Qiming's main body, and Cole and the others, who were in a heated battle, paused for a moment. Then, they lowered their heads and immersed themselves back into their own worlds.
The universe is so vast, and there are so many bored people. There will always be some idiots sending out message in a bottle signals in the boundless expanse of the universe. Who has the time to care about you?
"Beep! Beep! Receiving high-frequency broadcast signal, continuously broadcasting, please commander review."
A moment of silence, still no one cared.
"Beep! Beep! High-frequency signal is automatically translating, please commander review."
"..."
"Beep! Beep!"
"TMD, is this going to go on forever!" The repeated announcements finally angered everyone on the warship.
Yuan, having completed the data migration, also strode angrily into the command center, wearing his battle armor.
At the same time, Cole and the others, whose moods had been disturbed, also rushed over angrily.
"TMD, system, is this ever going to end? Check for me, what the hell is this signal the little bastard is sending."
"The system has completed the detection. The signal decryption result shows: Tiannü Galaxy - Dobilun Star, signal source signature: Super Seminary instructor Wu Daozi. Communication time: 30,000 years ago."
After the voice fell, the originally noisy command center fell into silence. Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to do.
"Your Excellency, should we go? That's Super Seminary, founded by countless gods, the strongest academy in the universe. If it's an ancient ruin, we'll be rich!"
Cole's voice was full of longing, and Yuan, who had obtained the Taotie knowledge base, had a vague concept of Super Seminary.
However, to Cole's surprise, Yuan was not as excited as he expected. His face was calm, and a look of disdain appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Ancient ruins? I'm afraid it's a tomb."
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