Above Destiny

Chapter 664 The Great Sword Project
The plan to rule humanity was devised by Lady Isis herself!

Unfortunately, due to various reasons, it has to be put on hold for now...

The key point is that if Ji Jue, that bastard, is human, the cost of ruling humanity is somewhat too high; but if Ji Jue, that bastard, isn't human, then humanity doesn't seem to have any value in being ruled...

However, the park is still operating normally.

Ordered iteration.

Furthermore, they gradually carried out the tasks assigned to them by Ji Jue.

"It's so spectacular..."

High on the cliff, Ji Jue looked down and saw thick smoke billowing from the factory, which was constantly working and its flames rising, faintly turning the gray-black sky into a scorching red.

Grayish-white and pitch-black ashes slowly rose and fell from the acid rain—literally hell.

But where in hell can you find such a magnificent scene?

Extracting geothermal energy and burning spiritual matter to ignite flames, the molten steel in the massive furnace boiled, emitting bursts of scorching red and eerie white light.

The temperature is rising, rising again, rising again...

Beneath the interwoven layers of spiritual circuits, the emblem of supreme goodness appears, forming a complex structure that purifies, catalyzes, transforms, and fuses. A large number of impurities are precipitated, eliminated, or simply burned into blue smoke at high temperatures.

Only the glow within the furnace grew ever brighter.

The alarm blared loudly.

With a sharp, piercing sound, the mechanical cats monitoring the heat worked together to pull down the gate, and a massive amount of sparks burst forth from the molten steel.

Following the predetermined track, the viscous molten steel flowed forth, emitting a hallucinatory roar that echoed endlessly.
Downward, and further down, along the predetermined path, falling towards the massive, silent dragon skeleton in the darkness...

Like a dazzling ray of sunlight slanting down, it tore through the darkness, disappeared into the steel behemoth, and was completely swallowed up, never to be seen again.

It felt like an illusion.

In the darkness, only intricate spiritual circuits illuminated the dragon bones, as the three-phase alchemy flowed, refining and replacing the dragon bones of the Prosperity.

The sound of crystal growth was incessant, and sharp clusters of metallic crystals rapidly grew from various parts of the keel, shimmering with iridescent light under the spotlights, a truly magnificent sight.

Unfortunately, these are just impurities extracted from the dragon bones.

Soon, mechanical cats carrying hammers and shovels climbed up the scaffolding and began to vigorously remove these growths. Large amounts of broken metal clusters had already piled up on the ground into small mountains. Once a certain amount was accumulated, they were loaded onto trucks and sent to other smelters for recycling.

Although the waste materials are not pure enough to be reused for this project, they still have recycling value and their properties are sufficient to be used to make key components for large-scale engineering equipment.

"Based on the direction you proposed, gas alchemy is used to plunder the physical properties of external substances, solid alchemy is used to stabilize internal properties, and fluid alchemy is used for purification and balance. The principle of three-phase flow can be perfectly realized on such a large-scale project."

Isis slowly said, "The keel reinforcement of the Prosperity is about 97% complete. Unfortunately, the marginal effect is too great, and the physical property enhancement of the keel has slowed down. According to the target you specified, it is expected to take another week to achieve the goal."

"nice."

Ji Jue rubbed his chin: "Can we find a way to speed it up even more?"

"This is already the theoretically optimal solution."

Isis reported: "Given the current capacity and the resulting impact, the transportation of ore supplied by New Spring has reached its limit, while ensuring the safety and secrecy of the park."

At the same time, considering the input and output, as well as the needs of the industrial park, it is not worthwhile to build a large smelting furnace specifically for this purpose.

Besides, the soil of Punabantu can no longer withstand another planting, and you, as a craftsman, are unwilling to waste time on this unskilled, repetitive labor, yet you, as a precious resource, are unwilling to sacrifice yourself to build human stakes… This really puts me in a difficult position, sir.”

"Ahem, the current efficiency is good enough, it's good enough, it's already good enough."

Ji Jue glanced at the knives that were eager to be used beside him and changed the subject: "How are the preparations going on with the little bull and horse?"

"Perhaps your consistent words and actions are so egregious that even your own creation cannot trust you, and it still resists disassembly."

However, according to you: after undergoing 'education' and 'reassurance,' they have recognized the 'great prospects' of the project and their own 'necessary value,' and have begun to gradually cooperate..."

"I knew it! Kids are disobedient mostly because they're spoiled. A good beating will fix it."

Ji Jue sighed, "Besides, how have I been bad? I'm doing this all for its own good. It's such a great opportunity for an upgrade, and it doesn't even appreciate it... Sigh, it breaks the heart of an old father."

[Beep]

A sharp horn blared from afar, filled with grief and indignation.

Isis's projection looked over, her gaze meaningful: "Would you like me to translate its meaning for you?"

"No need." Ji Jue waved his hand decisively: "It's just some words of gratitude and apology. We're all so familiar with each other, there's no need to be so polite."

"gentlemen……"

"Ok?"

"You're sure to get hit by a car tomorrow."

"Then I won't go out tomorrow."

"The day after tomorrow is fine."

……

Transformation, upgrade, replacement—call it whatever you want.

The little bull has been eating more and more lately, becoming heavier and heavier. The original armored vehicle frame can hardly support the operation of the dragon blood anymore, so we have to expand and increase its capacity.

Since changes are inevitable anyway, we might as well take advantage of the current abundance of manpower in Punabantu and get it done all at once, so as to avoid constant repairs and disruptions later on.

Ji Jue planned to take this opportunity to completely upgrade the vehicle, transferring the dragon blood that constituted the consciousness of the little bull and horse, along with the immovable blessing chain, from the original armor to the reforged Prosperity.

Replace the old with the new.

Incidentally, I'll also complete a brand new project.

——【The Great Project】.

Since the last modification of Zhanlu, Ji Jue has completely abandoned the noble traditions of the Nine Types and the self-awareness of a swordsmith. After a lot of experimentation, he gradually digested and understood the essence of the Nine Types and planned to apply the Giant Sword to the Prosperity!

It might seem difficult at first, but once you solve it, you'll find it's not difficult at all.

After all, the proportions are what they are.

The same carving, rice carving is more troublesome than stone carving. It's like performing a ritual in the shell of a sword. How can it compare to the ease and simplicity of using an entire 10,000-ton cargo ship as the foundation and carrier?
It's just that the investment is a bit larger, but the most troublesome part has already been solved by the little bull and horse.

The true essence of the desolate ruins, which does not need to be forged from an entire ley line, is already sufficient for this task thanks to Ji Jue's continuous feeding over such a long period of time and the little bull's endless consumption of various materials. Although it is still a bit lacking in quantity, it will not stop it from continuing to eat!
It has become bigger, simpler, and also weaker.

Such a wonderful thing as wanting everything can only happen in dreams. Ji Jue used dragon blood to solve the biggest problem, but the price was that the little bull and horse would have to keep eating.

Even if the problem isn't solved, the calf will still want to eat, so why not let the child eat as much as possible?

The theory of the nine types removes the defensive first place of the Giant Sword. It is also necessary to look at the scale. If it only covers the craftsmen, then it is definitely an epic turtle shell. But if it is to be expanded to the entire cargo ship, the difference in effect is not small.

Therefore, Ji Jue only referred to the theory and the main points, and then began to make sweeping changes. If this had happened in the Ye family in the past, he would probably have been thrown into the furnace to be sacrificed as a sword the moment he expressed his desire to make changes. It would have been utterly rebellious.

But in Ye Xian's eyes now, it seemed like she had received some good news.

They finally learned to be flexible.

She did not disappoint the expectations she had when she taught Ji Jue the Enneagram.

That's right. The Enneagram is just something to be used as a stepping stone. Once you've digested, understood, and mastered it, you can just put it aside and discard it like trash.

Keeping them like ancestral tablets, bowing to them morning and evening, burning incense day and night—what's the point? Aren't there enough useless people like this already?
All these years, the eldest, second, and third sons, the inner and outer branches, the legitimate and illegitimate children, have been fighting each other like dogs fighting, and yet they've produced a grandmaster? It's a disgrace!

Change what needs to be changed, use what needs to be used, and let the rest gather dust. Whether it's good or bad, it's all a lesson learned. Just go ahead and do it.

Among the nine types, the Giant Sword, as a product of the Desolate Ruins lineage, is undoubtedly the best embodiment of the Supreme Desolate Ruins. When it is calm, it is as still as a mountain; when it erupts, it is like a tsunami.

Although it is inferior to Zhanlu in terms of output, it is the best of the nine types in terms of defense.

The phrase "connecting with the earth's veins below and responding to the stars above" in the true teachings is no joke. A truly completed Juque sword, though it may appear to be a sword, is actually in constant harmony with the earth and the sky, almost as one with them.

Leaving aside its unwavering defensive capabilities and over 80% damage reflection, it can also easily adjust its own mass through this resonance, truly achieving a balance of lightness and weight.

When light, it is as light as nothing, able to lift the swordsmith to travel the heavens; when heavy, it bursts forth from the nine heavens with the weight of billions of pounds, and the falling giant sword can easily crush everything on the ground like a meteorite, all the way to the Yellow Springs at the bottom of the mortal world.

Of course, that's true in theory, but unfortunately, theory is theory, and everyone dreams sometimes... From the Eternal Dynasty to now, no giant sword has ever been able to incorporate so many earth veins during its forging!
Juque is not like Panying, which can continuously generate fire.

The swordsmiths of yesteryear only made a few swords, which were scattered to various places and never seen again.

As for the Ye family, not a single one was truly complete... Although there are countless unclaimed ley lines in the world, the key is that extracting the essence from an entire ley line and throwing it into a furnace without it exploding is about as difficult as putting an elephant in a mineral water freezer for three years and then taking it out and expecting it to continue jumping around.

It's something that craftsmen can't handle, and masters are too lazy to bother with...

They don't have that kind of weird stuff called Triad Alchemy.

As for Ji Jue, he was too lazy to dream of achieving everything in one step. It would be time-consuming, laborious, and not cost-effective. Besides, if he destroyed Punabantu's ley lines, what would happen to the park?
How are my brothers supposed to go to work?!
“While it may be theoretically feasible, it’s really hard to predict how effective it will be,” Isis said slowly. “Considering your modular design and compatibility with other Blessings of the Highest Good, the defensive effect is excellent, but it is ultimately not pure.”

"purely?"

Ji Jue countered, "Is something like 'purity' really useful all the time?"

Even though purification is one of the four parts of alchemy, it is still only one of the four parts.

The larger the project, the more it requires overall integration and balance, rather than striving for excellence in one aspect amidst numerous shortcomings.

"One of the essences of the Way of the Desolate Ruins lies in eternity, the eternity and immutability of matter. But I don't need anything that is eternal and unchanging... No matter how perfect the Great Craftsmanship is, I hope that one day in the future, things will still change."

Ji Jue gazed at the silent dragon bones before him and sighed softly: "What I need is a sufficiently strong foundation and carrier, a platform that can support infinite possibilities."

Of all the advantages of the Giant Sword, what he values ​​most is not defense, but the materiality that gradually strengthens and expands through its resonance with countless substances.

It's like a container that grows endlessly; as long as you put something in, you can get more and more possibilities in return.

From the tattered little scooters at the beginning, to today's armored vehicles, and then to the massive ships that will take tens of thousands of tons, perhaps there will be new breakthroughs and changes in the future.

In the highest good, the spiritual transformation is the origin of everything, while the material desolation is the end of everything. And in the space between transformation and desolation, in the fusion of spirit and matter, is the manifestation of the transformation of embers.

what is this?
This is the spirit of the embers, don't you understand?
Isis listened calmly to Ji Jue's impromptu long speech, then asked bluntly, "To put it simply, you feel that such a big toy isn't enough to play with once, so you want to keep it for later, right?"

"Yes, that's right!"

Ji Jue nodded decisively.

Amidst the mournful horns of calves in the distance, Isis couldn't help but sigh silently: "You'd better just get run over and killed today."

……

After that, Ji Jue simply settled down in Punabantu.

Besides advancing the Giant Que Project, there are many other tasks that require his attention and overtime work. Considering Ji Jue's limited time, it would be best to finish everything in one go when he has free time, and even do some other preparations.

Yixi showed no mercy to Ji Jue, keeping him on the go from dawn till dusk, then turning on the lights and working non-stop until dawn.

In the middle, Isis, as a Matrix relic, was implanted with the three-piece Ember set of the Transformation Rank without any hindrance, and it was done in one fell swoop. As for the verification and requirements of the Ember, they were not a concern at all.

The massive amount of creation required for the Blood of the Furnace is right before our eyes. Everything in Punabantu is enough to prove the changes the Unquenchable Flame will bring to the world.

As for the divine craftsmanship required by the divinely bestowed spirit, she herself is it!
She had already achieved it the moment she awoke from the earth's veins!

In less than two months, he went from nothing to something, traversing the long journey that Ji Jue needed. If it weren't for the limitations of his own abilities, it might not be impossible for him to surpass Ji Jue.

"Next, you'll need to go out and find more materials to complete the self-transformation of everything as soon as possible, sir. Otherwise, everything will still be too severely restricted. Also, for the sake of your financial health, it would be best to increase some income, otherwise the current development speed of the park will come to a standstill."

Isis pulled out a shocking list of requirements and a line of numbers so numerous that just counting zeros would make one dizzy, and thoughtfully offered her advice: "We suggest you consider the Federal Reserve Bank, the Imperial Glory Bank, or the Central Plains Treasury of the Everlasting Bank..."

"..."

Ji Jue's expression twitched. He had been working overtime for too long, and his vision was blurry. He couldn't even count how big the gap was, nor did he dare to look closely: "Um, isn't there any way that isn't illegal?"

"Sir, please consider your public image before you speak. Have you really done anything legal?" Isis pointed out astutely. "Leaving aside the legitimacy of your many identities, as far as I know, your most legal industries, coastal industry and coastal technology, still pay zero taxes to this day."

"We're just a small business with so little profit, where would we get the tax to pay!" Ji Jue roared angrily. "I'm a factory manager, and I only have two sets of clothes for all four seasons. I eat in the canteen, and if I want to add a dish, I have to think about whether the guys in the industrial park can get one. Do you think it's easy for me?!"

“Yes, keep that tone, and tell the IRS that.” Isis said, “Now, you can consider the solution I just proposed.”

There is one thing to say, indeed.

Ji Jue fell into deep thought.

A man can't get rich without windfall gains, and a horse can't get fat without night grass. How can we rebuild the Evil-Changing Holy Dynasty without funds? If there's really no other way, we can only make things difficult for the Federation!

It's unrealistic to just start doing it right away; we can only look for opportunities and make thorough preparations first!
Moreover, there is still gold sponsored by the Imperial garrison base, which can last for several more months.

Just as I was pondering this, a long-awaited phone call finally came through.

[Building Cover].

"emmm..."

As Ji Jue stared at the flashing name on his phone, his language skills radar suddenly gave him a bad feeling.

Or should we just hang up?

She didn't fail.

Because he had already hung up too many times before, Lou Feng had sent him more than eighty voice messages, none of which he had opened. And today Lou Feng had already called eight times. If he hung up again, his already fragile friendship might just capsize completely.

“I, surnamed Ji…you…wait for me…I’ll…I’ll…later…you…when that time…you…I…you…”

The moment the call connected, there was an incredible monologue that lasted five minutes and forty-seven seconds.

I don't know how long they've been practicing, but their skills are truly masterful.

After Lou Feng finished his performance, his voice was almost hoarse.

Ji Jue still didn't understand what was going on...

"Have you forgotten you even own a company?!"

Lou Feng's voice grew increasingly resentful, and it looked like he was about to launch into another long and complicated sentence, so Ji Jue quickly interrupted, "Is the new product sorted out?"

"nonsense!"

Lou Feng roared, "No matter where the hell you are, if you're not downstairs in half an hour, I'm quitting this lousy partner job, understand?!"

Ji Jue hung up the phone.

He whistled.

Income?

Here it comes!
(End of this chapter)