Chapter 222

Of course, what he didn't know was that if it weren't for Xu Yuan's special abilities, their faction would be so weak that they wouldn't even have this one new member...

In short, in Panxi's eyes, it was a complete waste for Xu Yuan, a first-level researcher who had never completed an independent research project, to take on such a precious and special experimental subject as Wen Jing.

Ke Wen Jing clearly didn't care what he thought.

Upon hearing his explanation that Xu Yuan's status was low, her expression immediately changed again, becoming even more resolute!

Wen Jing said with a pitying expression, "It's alright. I didn't come from a high-ranking family, and I don't want to be paired with a partner of high status. He's the most suitable for me."

Then, she looked at Panxi with high spirits. "You said before that I am the future Celestial Balance Lord. I will work hard to improve my strength and help him raise his rank. I will not let anyone look down on him!"

"..."

Panxi felt that she had once again made a fool of herself.

Despite Xu Yuan's low status, Wen Jing didn't look down on him; on the contrary, it suited her even better!

At this moment, he recalled the personality traits that Weiluo had displayed when she was seeking revenge, and belatedly realized that this person used to be at the bottom of society, with no one to rely on when she was weak, but after awakening, she jumped to the top of society as an A-level person, and psychologically developed a kind of 'savior complex'.

They don't like partners who are strong and in a high position; they prefer partners who are weak and dependable, which is also a way for them to compensate for their own shortcomings.

Wait, why would Xu Yuan happen to be in this area?

While busy dealing with Wen Jing, Panxi suddenly realized something was wrong.

During the communication with the planetary consciousness, when faced with the doubts, Xu Yuan remained silent for a moment before readily admitting it.

"Yes, I deliberately appeared here, hoping to try and get back on my feet."

"Sect Leader, I know I'm not qualified enough, but I was the one who encountered this test subject first. In fact, without my initial funding, she would never have awakened..."

No further words were needed; Panxi could hear the resentment he was expressing.

To maintain social vitality, the Alaya Race shares scientific research results within its hive Clustering, which are ultimately uploaded to the Sacred Core. The specific research methods employed by each member are determined by their individual creativity, and naturally, some self-interest exists; otherwise, there would be no competition between factions.

In a private internal chat, Xu Yuan explained the reason, while in reality, Wen Jing added fuel to the fire.

Seemingly noticing that Panxi had been silent for too long, the smile on her face gradually faded.

"Or forget it. My priority right now is improving our compatibility, and I don't actually have any plans in that area for the time being..."

Panxi: "You two get engaged right now!"

Wen Jing smiled with satisfaction.

Use massive Skill Points to fill the Xu Yuan into the core of the Alaya Race ×

Using his influence, he brought Xu Yuan into the core of the Alaya Race.

Her entry into the core of imperial power to obtain information about the historical Awakened was only one aspect, and not even that crucial. Her main purpose was to allow Xu Yuan to use the 'results of researching special experimental subjects' to penetrate into the core of the Alaya Race's power, where the most complete information about Awakened from more than one human era was stored.

Furthermore, the Fire of Civilization of a Level 3 civilization is a massive amount of Skill Points, and the Alaya Race's development to the pinnacle of biotechnology capable of creating life is an indispensable part of completing the Wen Jing Insect Swarm Battle Strategy.

The mechanical swarm is sufficient for dealing with Level 2 civilization wars, but its shortcomings become glaringly obvious when facing Level 3 civilizations.

The signal control and encryption technologies of a Type II civilization are utterly inadequate against a Type III civilization. Once used, they would be instantly intercepted or even deciphered and counter-controlled. Even if Wen Jing could still be infected by memes, what use would an uncontrolled swarm of insects be?

However, if one could obtain the Alaya Race's inorganic matter transformation technology to create a true biological swarm, and infect it with Wen Jing Jing's [Cellular-Level Regeneration], that would be a truly indelible and terrifying army...

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With Wen Jing and Xu Yuan's collaborative performance, Panxi made a decision that went against tradition.

Now that things have come to this, the priority is to win people over first. The transfer of members within the faction will definitely be a lower priority than having test subjects snatched away by other factions.

Moreover, if Xu Yuan can truly achieve results in his research, it would be only natural for him to be promoted.

Their initial advantage over other factions was their ability to appeal to emotions.

After figuring this out, Panxi went to Xu Yuan again. In addition to unlocking his access information on how to research Awakened, he also shared some tips and experiences from members of his faction on researching high-level Awakened.

--The information about the Alaya Race is hierarchical. Researchers with less experience have fewer resources, not only in terms of the material aspects of the planet, but also in terms of the amount of information about the civilization they possess.

Upon obtaining this information, Xu Yuan simultaneously shared it with Wen Jing.

"My Lord, I have just obtained the specific information gathering methods of the Alaya Race regarding mid-to-high-level Awakened."

"Oh? What is it?"

The two communicated in their minds, and on the surface, because they were already engaged, they were now 'cultivating their feelings' in the private sphere of the Virid Family.

Wen Jing already knew that the free 'spiritual guidance' offered by the Alaya Race to low-level Awakened who were not worth studying actually used a special and powerful bio-hypnotic magnetic field.

Low-level Awakened with Wilderness Body will be completely affected, and afterward, they will feel mentally relaxed, thus believing that mental guidance has been completed.

For mid-to-high-level Awakened who require in-depth research, the Alaya Race needs to gather much more information, which requires a different approach. Previously, since the information about the Xu Yuan had not been unlocked, Wen Jing did not know the specifics of the situation.

The next moment, Xu Yuan replied, "Sexual intercourse."

Wen Jing: "..."

So, it seems their knowledge can really be transmitted through sex?

And thinking about it this way, the idea that the Alaya Race and all carbon-based life forms have no reproductive isolation... is a setting that's quite likely to appear in some works.

However, after a brief period of complaining, Wen Jing quickly understood the reason behind it.

Human beings... or rather, all living beings, have two fundamental desires: survival and reproduction.

From an evolutionary perspective, those biological individuals or species that fail to effectively satisfy their desires for survival and reproduction will eventually be eliminated through natural selection.

Even if intelligent beings have more complex and higher-level spiritual needs, they can still be largely traced back to the fundamental biological basis of survival and reproduction.

' Genetic Collapse ' addresses survival, while 'mental guidance' addresses reproduction. The Alaya Race combine the two to achieve a deep connection with their research subjects.

"I never understood the function of this most resource-intensive organ in the proxy's body before; it turns out it's an interface for collecting biological information."

While transmitting data to Wen Jing in his mind, Xu Yuan also reached out to unbutton his clothes, preparing to give her a live demonstration.

Wen Jing's eyes narrowed, and he stopped him in time.

"... No!"

Even though this place is now called her private area, it's actually under the surveillance of the Alaya Race, and she already saw it when they first met...

"Yes." Xu Yuan obediently stopped what he was doing, but his expression still held a slight hint of doubt and curiosity.

Neither he himself nor the information package provided by the Alaya Race possessed any human morality or sense of shame.

Even the blush that accompanied his movements was provided by the Alaya Race's information; Xu Yuan only knew the fact but not the reason behind it.

Seeing this, Wen Jing immediately realized the problem and took the opportunity of dressing him to share more of his own feelings with him—such as basic values and emotional attitudes towards different things—so as not to let him be contaminated by the information of the Alaya Race.

Of course, on the surface, she said with a blush on her face as she pulled his clothes up:

"You don't need to do this. Don't worry, the only person I've chosen is you..."

"Oh oh..."

Xu Yuan agreed, letting her do as she pleased, his eyes glazed over, as if he were experiencing a sudden realization in a double sense.

Wen Jing's feelings were also quite complicated. Xu Yuan was an independent consciousness, different from her personality node, but his perception of information all came from her sharing. She didn't know how this would ultimately evolve.

'I have a feeling that if it continues to develop like this, it really will become like Identity V.'

Despite her inner turmoil, she gazed at him with deep affection.

"I'm going to the Military Department Trial Camp tomorrow. You... wait for me to come back."

This scene is so beautiful, anyone who sees it would have to call it a pure love epic.

Chapter 222

The Frontier Star and the capital planet are not far apart in terms of orbital distance, but their planetary landscapes are from completely different eras.

There are no crisscrossing pipes or humming gears. The buildings here soar into the clouds, constructed entirely of white stone with a metallic sheen, their surfaces adorned with pale golden energy patterns. A faint, calming incense permeates the air.

Transparent suspended tracks crisscross the air, and shuttle cars full of passengers glide silently by.

Every so often there is a Giant sculpture, depicting holy figures and powerful empires throughout history, standing a hundred meters tall, looking down upon the masses below.

In less than ten minutes, Wen Jing arrived at the Military Department Trial Camp aboard the Virid Family's private aircraft.

The Empire's training path for Awakened differs from that of the Federation. The Federation places all Awakened Ones under the unified management and competition of the three major Awakener Academy, while here it is more decentralized and free, manifesting as various training camps of different sizes.

Initially, the Empire only had one basic trial: the trial required Awakened to reach a compatibility level of 20%, 60%, and 100%. All other trial camps were created later to meet societal needs.

The reason for the Compatibility Trial is that the empire lacks virtual reality technology...

Yes, virtual reality is a technology unique to the Mastermind Civilization.

The Alaya Race's virtual technology can completely simulate the physical strength of Awakened, but it cannot manifest the extraordinary abilities possessed by the Wilderness Body like the Federation's virtual reality. Therefore, it can only fully understand the special characteristics of Awakened through trials.