Under the watchful eyes of Nie Chang, Ren Yinuo and all the surrounding officers and soldiers who were quietly paying attention, Lin Yi raised his hand and made a virtual grasp, accurately taking the Seven-Colored Spirit Radiance Crystal into his hand.
At the same time, a small piece of information appeared in his mind like an instinct, clarifying the specific "content" of this crystal.
The message is very brief, but clearly reveals the name and function of what is contained in this crystal.
['Vortex' Type I Deep Space Source Energy Condenser]
Lin Yi silently recited this name in his heart, and a complex and unspeakable emotion quietly emerged.
It is indeed this thing.
The true development foundation of Source Energy Barren Zone.
After all, even Source Energy Barren Zone is not an absolute vacuum. There is always a thin Source Energy, but the concentration is so low that it is almost impossible to use.
The function of the 'Vortex' Type I Deep Space Source Energy Condenser is precisely to solve this problem.
Its function is very simple, but it is also extremely powerful.
After it is set up and activated, it will directly extract those extremely thin Source Energy from a very long range in the vertical sky, all the way to No Man's Sky.
Just like its name, it forms an invisible energy Vortex, which forcibly absorbs and condenses the weak energy scattered in the vast space into a specific range on the surface of the earth.
Eventually, within its scope of influence, an area with a Source Energy concentration far beyond the supernatural level was artificially created.
In this area, cultivators will no longer rely on the Source Energy Crystal body, and can directly absorb the relatively rich free Source Energy in the environment for cultivation, just like on those planets in the Source Energy rich areas.
This method of using a special device to extract and condense deep space Source Energy is the normal way of practice that allows civilization to continue and develop in the Source Energy Barren Zone domain.
Of course, it has a high technical content and is extremely expensive, so it cannot be afforded by a primary civilization.
Therefore, this device is recognized as a strategic support device by Human Race Council. Planets above the primary civilization "administrative star" located in barren areas are eligible to apply for free equipment.
Thinking of Blue Star's previous life, Lin Yi couldn't help but feel a trace of emotion in his heart.
The Blue Star people in the previous life destroyed many Nest during the assessment period and obtained various types of Deep Space Source Energy Condenser. As a result, they enjoyed the treatment of cultivation similar to "pseudo-administrative stars" for hundreds of years.
Unfortunately, due to various reasons, the final civilization comprehensive assessment only reached level 2 and failed to obtain the official administrative star qualification.
As a result, all Source Energy condensation devices were eventually taken back by the Star Alliance, and the foundation for sustainable development was lost.
The hardships involved cannot be explained to outsiders.
These thoughts flashed through Lin Yi's mind. He calmly held the crystal in his hand and turned to face Nie Chang and the camera.
"Click."
Ren Yinuo pressed the shutter at the right time to record this historic moment.
The young hero holds a bright crystal that represents hope and victory. Behind him is an indestructible but still smoke-filled position, as well as countless cheering soldiers.
Nie Chang had a pleased smile on his face and was about to say something else.
But the smile on Lin Yi's face quickly faded, and he said to Ren Yinuo who was still recording faithfully next to him, "Captain Ren, please turn off the camera. I have something important and need to report to Commander Nie."
Ren Yinuo was slightly startled. When she saw the look on Lin Yi's face, she immediately realized that the matter was not simple. She nodded, turned off the camera neatly, and said, "Do you need me to avoid it?"
"No, you listen, you may need to record it later." After Lin Yi finished speaking, he handed Seven-Colored Spirit Radiance Crystal in his hand to Nie Chang, "Commander Nie, take a look at this crystal."
Seeing Lin Yi being so serious, Nie Chang knew that this was no small matter, so he quickly took the crystal with both hands and his expression became tense.
However, after a few seconds passed, he couldn't help but raise his head in confusion and looked at Lin Yi, as if asking, "Then what? What happened to the crystal?"
Lin Yi looked at his confused look. He was stunned for a moment, and then he suddenly realized what he was saying. He was confused about whether to laugh or cry.
"I almost forgot. At this point in time, the official has not fully understood even the most basic <Source Energy Basic Guidance Technique>, and it will take time to promote it."
"The Nie Chang in front of us has not really started yet. He cannot actively sense and absorb Source Energy. Naturally, he cannot understand the desperate thinness of Source Energy in the Blue Star natural environment."
"Perhaps from me, they have subconsciously become accustomed to practitioners using the Source Energy Crystal body to practice and recover. They think this is as normal as using crystals to drive instruments."
"After misunderstanding, they may not have fundamentally realized that the 'sensing and absorbing Source Energy for practice' described in Guidance Technique does not refer to the Source Energy in the induced crystal, but the free Source Energy in the surrounding environment."
After figuring this out, Lin Yi had no choice but to explain to Nie Chang concisely and from the perspective of a "Source Energy practitioner":
"Commander Nie, you may not be able to feel it intuitively. Let me make a long story short. Based on my judgment from the basic Guidance Technique and combined with the knowledge in Nine-Layer Source Origin Method, normal Source Energy practice should not require crystals. Just absorbing Source Energy from the environment can meet daily needs."
"But I found that in the natural environment of our Blue Star, the concentration of free Source Energy is extremely poor and thin, almost non-existent."
Lin Yi pointed at the crystal. "According to the normal cultivation path, there is no way for us to directly absorb enough energy for cultivation from the air. This is also the fundamental reason why all my cultivation and recovery must rely on the Source Energy Crystal body."
Nie Chang frowned when he heard this. Although he could not perceive Source Energy, Lin Yi's logic was very clear, and he realized the seriousness of the problem in just a few words.
This means that the Source Energy training system is based on consumables and lacks sustainability.
Lin Yi continued, "Commander Nie, the information in this crystal mentioned that the Source Energy environment it creates can fully meet the needs of Stardust Rank's daily practice, and can barely meet the needs of Star Core Level's daily practice.
"Now, you should know what this means."
Nie Chang's pupils suddenly shrank, and he reacted immediately.
"This is so simple."
He knew very well that this meant a sustainable cultivation environment, it meant the possibility of getting rid of absolute dependence on Source Energy Crystal bodies, and it meant a shift from the hunting style of hunting Abyss Beast crystals to a more controllable farming style.
This is a strategic cornerstone that is enough to change the survival model of the entire human civilization.
Before Lin Yi finished speaking, he went on to throw out a more important conjecture. "Furthermore, Commander Nie, from this, I thought of one thing. I guess, maybe, there is a device that can use the environment to create Source Energy Crystal bodies?"
This is certainly not speculation.
Lin Yi knows very well that this basic Source Energy Crystal body manufacturing equipment usually has a chance to drop from the white quality Spirit Radiance Crystal. The official has probably obtained it, and may even have started secret research and trial production.
However, in an environment like Blue Star, the officials will soon be disappointed.