The Heavens: A Qing, the Yue Girl at the beginning

Such a quick reaction? Is this long-distance sensing? Or is it foresight?

Zhao Qing was slightly surprised by the gaze cast at him by the Demon Planet, and couldn't help but come up with many speculations, which further confirmed the unusualness of this planet. After all, even light takes four hours to cross this distance.

So, that thing is not a living planet with cultivation, right? Can such a "powerful" being be born in such a small solar system? Perhaps it migrated from another star region? I don't know its specific strength, and whether it has the ability to fight normally?
She thought to herself that even if the life on this planet was astonishingly large, it might not exist in a freely moving state. Perhaps it was just covered with a thick layer of ancient bacteria that could absorb the vitality of the stars and give birth to a powerful collective consciousness.

Normally, if the demon planet is really a super life form that is hundreds of kilometers in size and can fully control itself, it should not wander alone in the space, but will find a larger planet with suitable conditions to settle as a satellite and carry out some special "colonization" on it.

However, speaking of the comet splitting and meteorite falling that gave birth to the Demon Sword, it is possible that the other party deliberately launched a probe to land on the earth and search for intelligence.

Inside the destroyed Guanzhong Sword House and Quehhuoju, the debris of the meteorite naturally formed the shape of a sword. Such a coincidence can indeed be explained by the fact that it had a purpose.

To know the exact situation, we need to collect more relevant information. We cannot make any rash conclusions based solely on the interaction between the Demon Sword and it. Serious astronomical telescope observations, orbital modeling, infrared spectrum analysis, etc. must all be carried out one by one and put on the agenda.

When a planet happens to block the light of a distant star, by analyzing the spectral signals, specific elements or molecules in the gas and dust around it can be discovered. These characteristics appear in the peaks and troughs of the transmitted light, thereby inferring its possible life form.

By observing the orbital motion of a planet, we can determine whether it is continuously and consciously moving on its own, and we can measure the approximate mass of the planet. By combining the radius data measured by the occultation method, we can calculate its average density.

However, due to the interference of the atmosphere, these methods obviously have to be carried out in space. In order not to stay in space for too long and waste time, it is better to use special astronomical satellites and give up the idea of ​​doing it yourself.

Like the previous Keyhole satellite of Country M, it should not be destroyed directly, but should be robbed and placed here, just in time for use. Zhao Qing thought so in his heart, and at the same time decided to check the astronomical observation records of the Chu Dynasty in the past.

According to the known information, the demon planet may not have looked like it does now before, and the red light was probably not that bright, but its orbital period should not have changed much in recent times. Perhaps we can find some clues from it to determine whether it has undergone abnormal changes.

Judging from the extremely high density of the Demon Sword, Zhao Qing was quite suspicious that the interior of the comet contained small pieces of white dwarf fragments blown away by a Type Ia supernova. As for why the electron degenerate matter did not expand back to its normal form, it might be related to the constraints of the Yuan Qi Law.

She didn't quite believe that a simple meteorite impact could form such a special material, and thought that it would require a more extreme environment.

Referring to the fact that many powerful men of the You Dynasty in the past studied the profound laws of vitality contained in meteorites from outer space, which opened a precedent for the flourishing age of spiritual practice, the treasure houses of various dynasties and the meteorite debris collected by many major forces should all be worth seeing.

Although they may not be as special as the Demon Sword, they are certainly extraordinary and can allow people to glimpse a corner of the starry sky. The meaning of cultivation itself lies in the exploration of the unknown world.

In fact, the "national treasure" of the current Chu Dynasty, the Jade Bi of the King of Man, and the elixir of immortality in the ancestral mountain of the extinct Tianliang Empire are all similar products of outer space, suspected to originate from real star cores, involving the mysteries of the eighth and even ninth realms.

Whether the demon planet will be a huge threat to the future of this world, or just an indifferent spectator in the distant starry sky, or an important provider of biological and mineral resources in the future space operations, it depends on the results of subsequent investigations and explorations.

"I accept this enchanting sword." Zhao Qing took his hand away from the sword with a lot of thoughts in his mind, and replied calmly: "Where are we going to meet next?"

"There's no rush for this matter. You can wait until you finish watching the bidding meeting."

Sensing the strange aura emanating from the Demon Sword as if it had been activated, many thoughts flashed through the mind of the Emperor Chu. He realized that the other party had actually gained the recognition of the famous sword in just a moment: "Please tell me in detail how to solve the two major problems..."

So, Zhao Qing explained in detail the importance and impact of developing and liberating productivity. At the same time, he learned more details about the industrial population distribution, resource extraction efficiency, and talisman workshop system of the Chu Dynasty from the mouths of the Emperor of Chu and Chu Qifeng.

Different from the information revealed in this military talisman bidding meeting, the main weapons of the Chu Dynasty army were jointly developed by several large workshops. They were giant weapons weighing hundreds of thousands of pounds. They were positioned equivalent to the giant railway guns during World War II and served as the core of the legion.

This is a true behemoth, a strategic weapon capable of destroying mountains and breaking cities. Each one requires thousands of guards when it is on the move. The rune chariot is only its power source and auxiliary equipment. The production cycle is usually measured in years. In comparison, the current rune weapon testing is just a small-scale operation.

After all, the R&D capabilities of a single workshop are limited, and the parts supply chain system it possesses cannot support the manufacture of complex and high-precision giant talismans. Even a top workshop like Tiangong Pavilion finds it difficult to independently develop the most advanced main equipment, except for disposable lethal talismans.

At present, it seems that the Chu Dynasty should be the only force that has mastered the manufacturing technology of talismans that can achieve the lethality of the seventh level for a single target. Although the Qin Dynasty's UFO ship is huge in size, it is best at defense and acts as a weapon platform. The sword energy formation only has the lethality of the sixth level within the range.

"The first place in this bidding will most likely be Tiangong Pavilion's 'Demon Star Falling'. The falling colorful stars form a halo that shrinks from the outside to the inside, burning or freezing the vital energy. Under the guidance of the pointing array hub, it can trap the enemy's powerful practitioners in the circle, making it difficult for them to escape."

When the second round was about to end, Zhao Qing made an accurate evaluation, and at the same time a thought flashed through his mind: On the other side, the operation to ambush the Zheng family's armored fleet should be officially begun!
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Thousands of miles away on the surface of the Wei River, fourteen ironclad merchant ships lined up in a long row, looking majestic and imposing, like a string of steel beads. The dark iron hulls reflected the blue sky and the lightness of the clouds.

They were speeding past the Honghe Town near Changling and heading further downstream.

Various trees grow on both sides of the river, with colorful leaves, red, yellow or green, interweaving into a gorgeous autumn picture.

Pushed by the boat, the river water ripples and waves crash onto the shore, making a rushing sound, just like the ebb and flow of the tide, never stopping.

The tributaries of the harbors that have been left behind are tinged with reddish water, just like the sunset glow, which is so beautiful that it makes people intoxicated. As the ship continues to move forward, the houses on the shore gradually become sparse, replaced by vast fields and occasional farmhouses. On the deck, some crew members are sitting together, enjoying their rare leisure time. They hold rice bowls in their hands, and the pots and pans in front of them are filled with fish and shrimp caught along the way, mellow rice wine and various pickles, which constitute a simple but satisfying meal.

Because of its easy preservation and rich flavor, pickles have always been loved by canal operators from all over the country and have become an indispensable delicacy for their long-distance voyages.

On the boat, there is another special food called "fish paste". Its preparation method is very simple, just add flour and water to make a paste, and then put it into the pot and cook it with the fish. This food is not only easy to make, but also very convenient to eat, especially suitable for cooking in a big pot.

Unlike the treatment of most low-level crew members who have no cultivation or only a certain level of proficiency, as a ship with an astonishing cost and a large tonnage, the space inside it can be considered quite spacious, especially the living area prepared for practitioners of high levels, which is even more luxurious.

More precisely, on such large ships with certain combat purposes, practitioners of different realms, depending on their status and position, also enjoy completely different living conditions:
The masters of the fifth and sixth realms live in luxurious and spacious cabins, enjoying an extremely high quality of life, while the living conditions for practitioners of the second to fourth realms are relatively comfortable. As for ordinary crew members, they can only live in six-person rooms with three bunk beds, which are cramped and crowded.

Not long ago, Zheng Liren, who had just boarded the second large ship, was now staying in one of the high-standard rooms, looking at every detail in the cabin. Although this place is only more than 30 square meters, every inch of the space reveals the extraordinary and sophisticated layout and decoration.

Looking around, the layout of the cabin is breathtaking. Shells and pearls from the deep sea are cleverly integrated into the decoration, some are used as flower pots with exotic flowers and plants, and some are dotted on wall hangings and mirror screens, shining with soft light.

As for the tables and chairs, they are all made of marble, with precious rosewood inlaid on the edges. They have been carefully polished and exude a moist luster. On the table, there are some fresh fruits and in the vase next to it, there are some flowers carefully selected from the ports along the way.

On a small tea table, there are all kinds of tea sets, all made of top-grade purple clay, with warm glaze and delicate touch. And the tea leaves are the best of the best - "Water Turtle".

On the wall panels of the cabin, in addition to some simple paintings and carvings left by predecessors whose specific meanings are unknown, there are also several paintings and calligraphy with black lacquer foundation. The paintings are either ink-splashed landscapes with profound artistic conception, or flowers, birds, insects and fish, which are lifelike.

The air is filled with an elegant fragrance, which is the special aromatherapy in the room, made from deep-sea seaweed and pearl powder, which can help people calm their minds.

Due to the cabin layout, there are basically no windows in the living area. Although the lighting is slightly poor, the magic array runes will naturally glow when activated. The existence of the soundproof magic array naturally eliminates the outside noise, providing a quiet resting environment for the practitioners inside.

By the way, every room on this ship is equipped with a sophisticated channel for transmitting true energy, which allows practitioners in various positions to provide energy to the various magic arrays at any time, and merge into the crystal array hub and the corresponding array disk runes.

"…In terms of living conditions, it is comparable to the guest rooms of a high-end hotel. As the concentration of vital energy is increased by 20% to 30% by the Soul Condensation Array, the cultivation environment is comparable to the retreat places of ordinary cultivation sites. Overall, it is simply a small mobile sect residence."

Zheng Liren, who was parasitized by Zhao Qing, sat on a chair, sipping tea and commenting, "As for the first and second ironclad merchant ships, the Seventh Realm Grandmaster in charge should be 'Fourth Uncle' alone, but the other ships are difficult to distinguish due to the interference of many magic array auras."

"The 'Water Leaving Array', which is the main power source of the ship, is installed on the bottom of the ship. Its effect is similar to that of a pump-jet propulsion system. It is more efficient and quieter than the propellers commonly used on modern ships... The 'Echo Array', which acts as a sonar, is located at the bottom of the cockpit in the front half of the ship..."

"No wonder the UFO can be quickly converted into an underwater submarine. This can be seen from its configuration. The design of these arrays and mechanisms is truly ingenious. It not only ensures high speed and stability of navigation, but also maintains concealment. It is truly a powerful tool for long-distance voyages and explorations."

Zheng Liren took a sip of tea and continued to talk to himself, "It's just that the cargo on the ship, apart from ceramics, cloth, lacquerware and other commodities that can make a lot of money overseas, it's hard to find where the prisoners smuggled out of the Longxi County quarry are hiding..."

After thinking for a while, he lifted the blanket on the ground and lay there against the wall. Strands of green true energy emanated from the many acupoints on his back and began to spread outward from the floor below, carefully avoiding various runes and quickly forming a monitoring network.

The ship is equipped with a silent array that separates many important compartments. In fact, it is only effective against vibrations in gases and liquids. It can still detect sound transmission in solids and try to distinguish the location and source of every tiny vibration echo.

Soon, some faint but regular vibrations caught his attention. They seemed to come from the food storage warehouse next to the kitchen. From the sealed wine jars, there was a faint sound of dull breathing that did not belong to food or wine, which was slow and long.

It seems that these wine jars have no vents. The prisoners in them should be in a state similar to turtle breathing? Zheng Liren thought to himself, forcing people to sleep by turtle breathing, which almost cuts off their energy, is something that the sweeping monk can do, so it is not unusual.

Based on his investigation this time, it can be roughly confirmed that the total number of prisoners secretly transported on this ship is more than 400 people. If nothing unexpected happens, they will all end up in secret breeding farms overseas and become medicine men who supply food to monsters such as the Night Demon Ape.

"So, why does the 'Flying Yaksha' have to feed on humans? Does it eat the whole person, or does it particularly like to eat parts like the human brain? Or is it similar to the situation of Deadpool in the Dragon World, where it is a creature mutated from a normal person, and therefore has a special desire to attack humans?"

"Where are the unique overseas islands where they live? What routes do they need to take to reach them?"

Due to the different division of labor and having never participated in this secret breeding mission, Zheng Liren did not know the answers to these questions. In theory, he would get off the ship when he arrived in Jiaodong County, so he would not follow to the islands where the Night Demon Apes lived.

After studying the relevant records, Zhao Qing speculated that the so-called unique overseas islands are mostly located in the Kamchatka Peninsula and the Aleutian Islands. In other words, the normal growth and reproduction of the Night Ape may be inseparable from the cold ocean climate and the prevailing wind environment.

"Don't think too much, just do it!"

After pondering the key points of this operation for a while, "Zheng Liren" directly stuffed the tea leaves, incense and other items in the room that were helpful for spiritual practice into his pocket, as if he wanted to take away all the precious materials here. Then, he took out a slightly glowing jade talisman.

...(End of chapter)