The 'God' Behind Him

In the field of genetic research, the Scarlet Alliance State is undoubtedly at the forefront.

This is not just about publishing a few more research papers or developing a few more gene-based blood agents; it involves the entire supporting system.

Some high-efficiency and high-precision instruments are only available to the Scarlet Alliance State. Correspondingly, high-end medical care that can be obtained relatively quickly in the Scarlet Alliance State requires a long time in the Thousand Islands Alliance, even for those in Turcoland who have access to medical resources.

"You have the legacy left by His Majesty Luo Zhong, and your technology in this area is a level above ours," Turkelando said. "Currently, only the Aomeijia Alliance can keep up with your level!"

What about the British Alliance State?

While Zhang Xuezhou was making his complaints, Turkelando also recounted the difficulties faced by the Thousand Islands Alliance, and offered some corresponding comparisons.

The reason why the Aomeijia Alliance can rival or even slightly surpass the Scarlet Alliance State is simple: this country has a recognized Eighth Sequence expert, Montespatton, who even Zhou Xin had to admit defeat in front of.

Although the Aomeijia Alliance is nominally Alliance States, it is dominated by the Barton Lineage.

This resulted in the Barton Lineage enjoying top-tier resources, almost indistinguishable from those enjoyed by Luo Zhong back then.

With the influx of massive resources, Patton has become one of the world's top figures, wielding considerable influence within the Aomeijia Alliance.

After hearing Turkelando recounted many things, Zhang Xuezhou couldn't help but ask about the British Alliance State.

"The genetic technology of the British Alliance State is inferior to ours," Turcorlando said seriously. "Don't be fooled by the fact that Grenas is a master of the Seventh Sequence; it's said that they've taken a shortcut, seemingly involving some method different from gene serums!"

"I heard it's a sinkhole, caused by extraterrestrial factors," Zhang Xuezhou nodded.

"Taking shortcuts will naturally lead to limited success on the orthodox path," Turkelando said. "That's why they lag behind the Thousand Islands Alliance in genetic research!"

"I see!"

"But you mustn't underestimate the British Alliance State," Turcorando said. "They're incompetent themselves, so they've turned their attention to poaching talent. Your Scarlet Alliance State has already suffered because of them!"

"What loss?"

"You probably haven't encountered these things yet," Turkelland said. "It's an international dispute over interests, where each side fights for supremacy. Zhou Xin and Chang Kongluo held off Montesbatton, preventing the Aomeijia Alliance from gaining an advantage. However, the British Alliance State seized the opportunity, defeating Li Qi and then winning against your eight experts in the relevant fields!"

"Beat eight experts?"

"If you can still find news from back then, you should be able to find information about so-and-so experts going abroad for academic exchanges," Turkelando said. "These exchanges are about sharing technology. If it doesn't have enough value, or if their knowledge has been completely exploited, they will almost never return home in their lifetime!"

"Are you on the top floor robbing people?"

"People are a resource, especially those who are useful but cannot control their own destiny!"

When Turcolando ended the conversation, he said something meaningful, which could be self-deprecating, a reminder, or a warning.

This made Zhang Xuezhou nod, and then he let the other party push him into the X432 device.

A hazy yet comfortable feeling welled up in Zhang Xuezhou's heart, and he quickly advanced the content of Chapter 5 of the Mental Strengthening Chapter, constantly refining his spirit through visualization.

He got into the zone incredibly quickly, which made Turcorando watch him intently.

Nearly an hour later, Zhang Xuezhou fell asleep, and only then did Turcolando turn his gaze away.

Looking at Tulcarando, who was beaming with joy, she didn't know how to comfort her daughter.

The solemnity of religion was difficult for Turkalando, who had experienced prosperity and enlightenment, to adapt to, and he lacked the ability to bring about change.

But Turkalando didn't think that his daughter running off with Zhang Xuezhou was a long-term solution; it was more like a way for Turkalando to escape and avoid conflict.

When the true face of the 'god' behind Zhang Xuezhou was revealed, Turkelando felt that Zhang Xuezhou's state was more like a state of cultivation or a kind of illness.

She and Ren Yisheng tacitly agreed not to reveal each other's secrets, but Turkland felt that she already knew many facts.

She pondered for a long time before slowly beginning to offer her advice.

"I don't care, I'm going to run with him!"

He'll settle down, he'll build a career, he... how can you keep clinging to him like this!

"I'd be happy to. If he needs a wife, I can even have his kids!"

"Nonsense!"

When the god worshipped became Ren Yisheng, Turkorando knew that Ren Yisheng and Ren Anran would not stay in the Thousand Islands Alliance; both of them would leave.

This was an answer she had known for a long time.

The Tur tribe still needs Turcalando to inherit the throne.

The matter went through twists and turns, but ultimately came full circle, and nothing changed.

She always wanted Turkalando to live the life he desired, but she couldn't change that.

If Ren Anran wants to leave, she can't stop her.

If you can't stop her, problems will arise, just like when she was stripped of her abilities in the shrine, and the consequences were far from amicable.

If a buffer is needed, the only solution is clearly to have Turcalando replace him again.

To be chosen by the god Turkalando from among nearly a thousand female priestesses from various Lineage, one must either be lucky, have strong talent, or possess great potential for spiritual development.

Only Tulcarando can reclaim the position of the priestess.

"I have no desire to be a priestess, much less to inherit your position!"

Listening to Turcarando's low voice, Turcarando felt a headache coming on.

She disliked being pressured by others using the guise of righteousness, and even more so the religious constraints of the Turkic people, but Turkalando needed to consider the safety of herself and her mother.

"They won't be in the Thousand Islands Alliance for long. If you don't want to see Ren Anran abandon her scepter and soul jade and leave, you should reconsider," Turcorando said. "Based on the information I've gathered, she can only stay here for three to five years at most!"

I don't want to hear it!

Having witnessed the openness of many regions, Turkalando could not adapt to the rigidity and conservatism of the Turk people.

Whenever she thought of the cases of suppressing rebellions recorded in the religious scrolls, she couldn't look directly at this ethnic group whose building was white yet filled with darkness.

Few ethnic groups are like them, spending their days singing and dancing, idly navigating life, and possessing skills in fraud, prostitution, and other vices, relying on cheap imported convenience foods to sustain their livelihoods.

If they weren't living in a genetically advanced era, at least 20 million of their 30 million people would have starved to death.

What made Turkalando even more difficult to cope with was the continuous explosive growth in population.

The Tuer people say that having children is real; it's easiest to have children when you're idle and have low desires. After the child is born, everyone worships the gods and dances together to deceive people.

But for some Lineage and elders, everyone is happy to see it happen. As long as they are willing to dedicate their lives to the god Tu'er, even the worst person can be squeezed out of some wealth, thus making the top echelons better and better.

The situation that the major Lineage and elders do not want to see is also quite obvious.

Whoever awakens, whoever seeks to awaken the ignorant, whoever opposes the fanatical belief in the god Thur, will be deemed a heretic and ultimately burned at the stake.

With the continuous increase in population, the constant transmission of information, the constant changes in transportation, and the increasing number of people traveling abroad for comparison, such cases are occurring more and more frequently, and the courthouse may be burning [crimes] every day.

"You've grown up. Stop thinking about running away. You actually have the ability to lead and change our people. Even if you change just a little bit each day, there will be less ignorance and we'll be a little further away from disaster in the future."

Turcolando spoke in a low voice.

She did not use her Spiritual Qi to influence Turkalando.

On the one hand, her abilities have declined; on the other hand, she doesn't need a puppet-like daughter.

However, once Tulkalandor's influence gradually diminishes, the corresponding rebellion will become more pronounced, which may even lead to more serious consequences.

The two sides spoke in hushed tones, their conversation a mix of forceful arguments and rebuttals from the young, unwilling-to-be-restrained.

This caused the conversation between the mother and daughter to end unhappily.

As dawn broke, the X432 repair device had just finished its treatment when Turkalando ordered his men to carry Zhang Xuezhou away and put him in a departing car.