After meeting all the various factions within the space station, Kan Yun led the two back to the laboratory where the Axiom Arc was located.
Instead of assigning them seats first, they were led to a small room inside the laboratory.
"This is the data loading point. Your first task is to absorb and digest all the findings and research results of the project so far. After you have finished learning, I will arrange the next research plan for you. If you have any needs during this period, you can contact me directly through the bracelet."
"Daily supplies will be delivered to you by dedicated staff; you just need to ask."
Kan Yun waved her hand, and a character appeared on the bracelets on Li Xingkong's and Albert's wrists.
"This is your rest area key. Once activated, you can return to your personal rest space. That concludes the basic information. I hope you can begin your missions as soon as possible."
"After all, you were recommended by the Great Sage. I believe you must have the talent in this area. Get involved in the experiment as soon as possible. The secret of time will soon be revealed before our eyes."
After offering a few words of encouragement, Kan Yun bid them farewell and went off to attend to other matters, leaving Li Xingkong and Albert looking at each other in bewilderment.
"Um, this isn't quite what I expected."
Albert fiddled with the data loading device in front of him, seemingly a little incredulous.
"What? You think you'll be locked up and subjected to research just because you came here?"
Li Xingkong also picked up one of the access points and began to probe it with his Divine Sense.
This access point is like a universal interface; once attached to the body, it can connect to a database via neural connections, and then begin the so-called data transfer and rapid learning.
It does indeed resemble the system when it taught Li Xingkong the techniques. Perhaps among the members of the already modified Axiom Arc, even such an access device is not needed.
"Yes, after spending a few days in the territory of the Axiom Arc, I thought they were all ruthless and unscrupulous 'roll kings'... Now it seems they really are 'roll kings'..."
Following the instructions, Albert placed one of the interfaces on his palm. The massive flow of information made him momentarily unsteady, so he quickly leaned against the nutrient tank next to him.
"There may be such people, but they won't be in this lab. The people here can only be described with one word: scholars."
Li Xingkong also stuck the interface to his palm. However, the data loading point's transmission speed was far slower than when the system transmitted cultivation techniques to him. Li Xingkong remained calm and even took a few more interfaces and stuck them on his body.
"They are all pure researchers, with nothing but their research in their eyes. They resort to any means necessary only because they lack the ability. Look at these people, aren't they all exceptionally talented? Naturally, they are very proud and unwilling to use such underhanded methods."
"Just you wait and see. Even if they know your special qualities, their inherent pride won't make them rush to you for research. In their eyes, failing to achieve results on their own is a failure."
Li Xingkong frowned. The transmission speed was still a bit slow. He only used less than 5% of the Hexagram power in his mind, which was enough to digest the transmitted knowledge instantly.
After a moment's thought, the energy around Li Xingkong solidified, and Li Xingkong forcibly created several more interfaces, connecting them to the loading point.
With the addition of dozens of interfaces, the knowledge transmission rate finally satisfied Li Xingkong.
"I hope so, but I hope even more that the research can be completed soon, because I really don't feel like I'm cut out for this."
Albert was already at his limit; he caught a glimpse of Li Xingkong's actions and could only click his tongue in amazement.
No, it's incomparable. There's really no way to compare.
After only a short while, he noticed that the magic power in his body was being rapidly depleted, indicating that his life-sustaining energy had been exhausted and was now being used to consume magic power instead.
That won't do.
Albert, no longer concerned about his image, staggered open the life support pod door and rolled over inside.
"That's true. To be honest, I'm not that good at research either; I'm a complete novice."
Li Xingkong didn't seem to feel anything. He roughly assessed the amount of information he was receiving, and at the current rate, it would take him almost a month to receive all the information.
After watching Albert roll over into the life support pod and close his eyes, Li Xingkong began to review the various pieces of knowledge he had received.
While it's called knowledge, a significant portion of it actually consists of experimental data records and data collected by field personnel who have traversed the entire universe, documenting every corner of it.
This data is quite complex, and frankly, it's not as useful as one might imagine.
In addition, there are various research conclusions and conjectures from researchers regarding time-related issues.
Li Xingkong originally thought that their research on time was only just beginning and might not have much practical output, but in this respect, his conjecture was indeed a bit conservative.
These people truly deserve the title of geniuses.
Time paused, briefly rewound, and even a time machine—one research result after another was laid out before Li Xingkong, and a large portion of these results had already yielded experimental products.
I just walked around the lab a few times, and there are many instruments of all sizes that can be matched with these research data.
Clearly, they are pursuing more than just these things.
Considering the current form of Fenye's existence, Li Xingkong had already guessed what they wanted.
They want to create another being who Dao Integration.
No wonder all three major powers are investing in it, and even those second-tier civilizations are working tirelessly.
This is the power to dominate the universe; even just a small portion of it would be enough to advance a civilization by several eras.
Li Xingkong suddenly felt a sense of relief; thankfully, he had come.
Looking across the universe, numerous primitive civilizations are still fighting to the death, vying for every tiny piece of land. Even Divine Land is now building its own homeland somewhere.
The things they pursue are clearly several levels below what's presented in this laboratory.
Perhaps this is the difference between advanced and primitive civilizations.
Although they live in the same world, their perspectives and pursuits have long been vastly different.
From this perspective, the so-called insects and Mechanical Scourge are just ordinary characters in their eyes.
The so-called detention... is probably just another experiment.