The Shenhe Legacy (2): Master of Weapons

"According to this world's history, this man fell from the sky and awakened the social intelligence of the humans on this continent, who were still at the barter stage. He ushered them into the feudal era, and he became the ruler of the first unified dynasty. But it seems to have lasted only a little over ten years. I suspect it was because of his injuries. The myths and legends left behind include a story about a god searching for a life-prolonging elixir."

"After his death, the dynasty fell apart, and the spaceship disappeared without a trace. The continent was divided and reunited time and again, while this family would occasionally rise to power."

"According to him, his clan could activate the Divine Seat—the spaceship—once every hundred years and receive help. The nations of the past were established by his clan several times."

"And that help came from those robots. There are quite a few legends of silver-white lights in this continent's history."

"..."

Han Fei calmly listened to Black Star's account, snapped his fingers, and asked the question that mattered.

"Did you find the spaceship?"

"We've learned its exact location. Should we send people to excavate it?"

"Not yet. Send people to secure the area first."

Han Fei glanced at the researchers inside, who seemed to have finished their work, and spoke.

He opened the door and walked in.

"Dear boss, you're here!"

Gu Qi shot over as if he'd just seen the sun. The utterly natural, fawning smile on his face left the other researchers dumbfounded.

You weren't like this just now!!

"What can I do for you? Just say the word."

Han Fei nodded. "How's the robot research going?"

Gu Qi immediately launched into an endless explanation.

"Dear boss, this thing is probably—no, it's definitely of extraterrestrial origin!"

He spoke with absolute certainty.

A few researchers rolled their eyes. That place was extraterrestrial, so of course it was from outer space.

"Some of its materials have never been seen on Earth, and the technology, too. Though a lot of it looks similar, I think that's just because civilizations develop in similar ways. The differences are what make a civilization unique. Take this robot, for example. It's fully automated and incredibly agile. You could use it just like a person. It's on a completely different level from those idiotic things we have on Earth."

"And its engine, power source, and weapons are all very different from ours."

"This miniature engine is fascinating, and its power source runs on solar energy! Incredible. Its conversion efficiency is way too high. As for its weapons, besides the gunpowder ones, I've also found traces of electromagnetic weapons. If we imitate the principles, we might be able to build the Gauss rifle you once mentioned, boss. And if we can reproduce its design, could we build robots of our own? That would usher in a new era."

Gu Qi spoke with uncontainable excitement.

Han Fei couldn't help nodding in approval.

Gu Qi was a bit of a suck-up, but there was no denying he had real talent.

That was good.

No matter how much he sucked up, he never got annoying.

Still.

One key point in Gu Qi's explanation had reminded Han Fei of something.

"Do these robots operate using Artificial Intelligence?"

Gu Qi froze for a moment, then shook his head.

"Boss, no. Artificial Intelligence can be used, but it isn't necessary. A robot like this has a built-in chip that can handle complex tasks. But if you did have Artificial Intelligence control it, that would actually be even better. Then you'd have a true army of machines."

Han Fei nodded.

Gu Qi didn't understand the disaster that was rogue machines.

When Artificial Intelligence and robots were combined, if the AI awakened, developed a sense of self, and gained emotions, that was how you got rogue machines.

And Han Fei suspected that combining the two would greatly increase the chances of such an awakening.

So, even if he eventually built robots of his own, he wouldn't give Artificial Intelligence access to those functions unless absolutely necessary.

Maybe he was being paranoid.

But during the awakening back then, the terrifying glimpse he'd caught of the iron-men crisis in that Four Little Vendors world still made his blood run cold.

A little extra caution couldn't hurt.

"I'm leaving the research on these robots to you. I expect major results. If you deliver, there's no question you'll get a promotion. Don't disappoint me."

Han Fei gave Gu Qi an encouraging pat on the shoulder.

Gu Qi's eyes lit up, and he stood up straighter. "Rest assured, boss. There's nothing about researching this robot that I can't handle!!"

"Good! I'll look forward to the results!"

"Yes! Take care, boss."

Gu Qi followed him all the way to the entrance and stopped only after seeing Han Fei out.

"Heh, a promotion! A promotion! This is wonderful..."

He turned around.

A wave of disdainful looks met him.

Gu Qi raised his brows.

He didn't care.

Come on.

How do you think I got my position as supervisor?

Divine River Legacy (2): Weapon Master

"Take me to the spaceship's location."

Han Fei spoke without warning.

"Master, have you decided to go to Tianxuan in person?"

"Mm. We've established a foothold, so I can finally take a proper look around."

"Yes. Should we notify the various locations?"

"No need. Just tell Hexi and headquarters. Pick the people coming with me from the Extreme Warriors."

"On second thought, have Hexi wait for me by the teleportation tunnel. I'll need her when we go to Tianxuan to see the spaceship."

"Yes, the order has been relayed."

"Please wait."

Before long.

One squad after another of fully armed Extreme Warriors came running over. In the blink of an eye, a full three thousand soldiers had gathered before Han Fei.

They were the absolute best, carefully selected from among the thirty thousand Extreme Warriors.

Their combat abilities, equipment, loyalty to him, and resolve were all top-notch.

Looking at the soldiers, Han Fei nodded in satisfaction. "Soldiers! Let's go see the new world together!"

"Yes!!" *3000

At the entrance to the teleportation tunnel.

Hexi was already waiting quietly. When she saw him, she waved.

"Han Fei."

Han Fei smiled and nodded. "I'll need your help again this time."

"It's nothing. You don't have to say that. What are we doing this time? Does it have something to do with the strange robots that appeared on Tianxuan Star?"

Hexi waved it off, then asked what she wanted to know.

She was very busy, after all!

"Mm. There's also a spaceship there, and it holds even greater secrets. If I'm right, it belongs to a very powerful civilization and is worth exploring."

"You're going in person?"

Hexi immediately furrowed her delicate brows, clearly opposed to his decision.

Han Fei shook his head. "What are you thinking? A gentleman doesn't stand beneath a dangerous wall. I'll be waiting outside."

"My loyal soldiers will explore it."

Hexi nodded this time and said nothing more.

Han Fei carried a long box and stepped into the teleportation tunnel.

Fresh air, lush trees, and wisps of black smoke rising from construction in the distance.

That was Han Fei's first impression of Tianxuan.

It wasn't much different from Earth.

As soon as he emerged.

The guards standing nearby spotted Han Fei and immediately saluted.

Han Fei nodded slightly.

"Let's go."

To protect the teleportation tunnel, they had built a large city here on Tianxuan Star as well.

Naturally, Han Fei had his own private quarters there.

Along the way.

Concrete roads.

Tow trucks.

Tianxuan people harvesting fields with new tools.

Factories where Tianxuan people worked hard, roadside stalls selling all kinds of snacks and tools, and proper shops and storefronts...

Still.

Han Fei had brought so many people that it didn't take long for the administrators to come running.

"Alliance Leader!"

In the blink of an eye, a crowd had gathered before Han Fei, panting heavily. They had clearly run all the way there.

Han Fei looked around without saying a word.

The group broke into a sweat.

After a while, he said, "Good work."

A quiet sigh of relief went through them.

The head city administrator and the head of the city guard stepped forward and reported to Han Fei.

Han Fei strolled around the city with the administrators.

Most of the Extreme Warriors followed behind, spreading out in groups of two or three.

After making a round of the city, Han Fei finally arrived at his private quarters.

A palace.

One day later.

Han Fei had quietly arrived at the ruins.

He stepped down from the aircraft and looked at the temple, which was guarded in layers. "This is the place?"

"Yes. This was the ancestral temple where the king's clan made offerings throughout the generations. The Divine Seat is underground."