If he continued extracting proactively, the Fruit's growth rate could increase dramatically. This meant his breakthrough process might be significantly shortened, from the usual span of centuries to a much shorter timescale. If the Mental Byproducts reached a certain volume, the Order Tree's growth rate could very well double or even exceed its normal rate during the Energy Crystal phase.
He sat on the cushion for a while, letting that conclusion settle fully in his mind.
Zhang Boyuan was the selected resident representative for T-09 Star Realm.
Chen Dai conducted a preliminary selection from the Root-Tendril Guardians of the Northern Sector Defense Line, after which Zero One's system provided a comprehensive evaluation ranking. Zhang Boyuan ranked first. The assessment took multiple factors into account: he had served on the Northern Sector Defense Line for long enough and had experienced all three charges of the Star Beast Coalition; his Core Metamorphosis had been completed for more than two years, and his condition was stable; his interpersonal communication record was good, with no major conflicts within his unit.
When Chen Dai spoke with him, the two stood in the corridor at the central node of the Northern Sector Defense Line. The corridor windows were open, and outside in the void, warm golden points of light shone steadily at their respective nodes.
"You should have already reviewed the situation in T-09 Star Realm," Chen Dai said. "It's a disagreement within a clan over resource distribution between the younger generation and the elders. After you get there, you don't need to take sides or mediate specific disputes. Your task is to observe and let both sides know that someone is watching. That way, they'll naturally restrain themselves somewhat when they argue."
Zhang Boyuan stood before the corridor window. He looked to be in his