I can find treasures in my dreams.

As Yang Fan's old friend, Gabamuda had access to a lot of core information on Canglan Star.

But they are ultimately visitors from outside civilizations, and what they can see is only the tip of the iceberg that is allowed to be made public.

Therefore, he knew perfectly well that the core secrets that had not been made public, whether in terms of technical depth or application breadth, must far exceed his imagination.

Relying on his familiarity with Zhao Xiaoying, Gabamuda asked curiously, "Commander Zhao, if I may be so bold as to ask, what is the core purpose of cultivating this three-tailed scorpion in the laboratory?"

Zhao Xiaoying did not hide anything, but instead explained with a smile: "The key to precise control of multiple limbs lies in the coordinated adaptation of nerves and the brain."

"The newly added limbs require the brain to develop corresponding nerve centers to control them, and the brain's neural activity is closely related to the generation of mental power."

"We want to explore the connection between nerve enhancement and mental strength enhancement through the cultivation and research of these multi-limbed creatures, and then open up a new way for ordinary people to enhance their mental strength without relying on the awakening of superpowers."

These words made Gabamuda's eyes narrow.

Enhancing mental strength is a core issue for any civilization, especially finding a way to do so without relying on superpowers, which is a truly astonishing discovery.

He suppressed his eagerness and deliberately adopted a casual, conversational tone: "This line of thinking is indeed admirable. Has there been any substantial progress in this area of ​​research?"

Zhao Xiaoying glanced at him, saw through his little scheme, but didn't expose it. Instead, she frankly revealed, "This research has achieved some progress so far."

"Through a special experimental method of virtual limb access, we have enabled the subjects' central nervous system to adapt to the multi-limb control mode. Currently, we have been able to stably increase the natural growth rate of ordinary people's mental strength by 10%."

The long-legged girl emphasized, "But it is only applicable to people with certain mental characteristics and cannot be adapted to everyone. The former accounts for less than 0.05% of the Canglan people, so the application scenarios of this method are limited."

Gabamuda swallowed hard, his expression somewhat subtle.

Is 0.05% still considered "limited"?

A growth rate of 10% may not seem like much, but when placed in the context of civilizational development, it is a breakthrough that can change the landscape.

The total population of the Canglan civilization is 114 billion, and 0.05% of that is 5.7 million Canglan people.

Even if only 5% of them receive training and eventually awaken their superpowers, that's still more than 28 people with superpowers.

That's quite a lot!
Zhao Xiaoying added, "This idea of ​​'multi-limb control to enhance mental strength' originally came from an ordinary researcher, but unexpectedly it yielded a significant result."

Gabamuda couldn't help but exclaim, "Truly remarkable!"

Iron Fist Warrior knew that the many research institutions under the jurisdiction of the Human Alliance had a very simple classification of researchers: ordinary researchers, senior researchers, and the highest level, senior researchers.

Once a regular researcher has accumulated five years of experience and participated in a certain number of projects, they can be promoted to senior researcher.

Promotion to senior researcher requires evaluation of research achievements, and the promotion process is quite difficult.

Regardless of their level, any researcher with a good idea can apply for funding and establish a corresponding project team.

A project can be successfully approved through both intelligent central review and human review, ensuring that no one will engage in any underhanded tactics.

In short, anyone with talent can succeed.

Therefore, a flash of inspiration from an ordinary researcher can help the Azure Civilization improve its cultural foundation.

The strength of the Azure Civilization has never relied solely on top experts like Mr. Ghost and Mr. Raven.

More importantly, they are able to bring together the power of countless ordinary people, enabling everyone to contribute to the development of civilization through a comprehensive system.

It is precisely because of this that the Azure Civilization has risen rapidly within twenty years, reaching a height that the Ironfist people now look up to.

at this time.

When Gabamuda thought about the deep-seated problems of rigid social hierarchy and resource monopoly in his own civilization, and compared them with the vigorous innovation and open and inclusive development pattern of the Canglan civilization, he felt a mix of emotions.

"Ah~"

The Iron Fist Warrior sighed softly, his heart filled with helplessness and melancholy.

Zhao Xiaoying gave the other person a strange look, but did not ask any questions.

Gabamuda composed himself and turned his gaze back to the Ice Soul Bead on the metal platform, reaching out his right hand to approach the dazzling crystal bead.

He did not directly touch the object, but instead controlled his inner energy to envelop the right arm of his armor and gently grasped the Ice Soul Pearl.

Even with the protective energy and armor separating them, a bone-chilling cold still seeped in and spread rapidly up his arm.

Gabamuda felt as if his right arm was immersed in ice water, and the forearm of his armor was instantly covered with a fine layer of frost.

He dared not delay and immediately followed the instructions in the holographic video, slowly extending his spiritual power and carefully touching the "soul imprint" at the core of the Ice Soul Pearl.

The so-called "soul imprint" is the core mark that seals the Ice Demon's soul energy, and it is also the control hub of the Ice Soul Bead.

"Buzz!"

The Ice Soul Bead trembled slightly.

The next moment.

Something amazing happened.

A flood of information about controlling the Ice Soul Orb poured into Gabamda's mind.

It was an indescribable feeling.

Without any written instructions or mechanical explanations, he naturally grasped the various methods of controlling the Ice Soul Pearl.

How to activate energy, how to control the form of ice mist, how to switch between single-target attacks and area control—all these methods of mastery seemed innate, instantly imprinted into his consciousness.

Even more astonishing was the sudden, strange, and wonderful sense of resonance that arose within him—the Ice Soul Pearl in his hand no longer seemed like an external object, but rather a natural extension of his own limbs.

Every thought he had was precisely transmitted to the Ice Soul Orb. This sense of control, this ability to act as he pleased, far surpassed any supernatural equipment he had ever used. This experience was so profound that it left an extremely deep impression on Gabamda.

He suddenly recalled the scene in the holographic video: a dozen Azure Warriors each controlled an Ice Soul Pearl, yet they were able to release extremely cold ice mist in sync, condensing into a giant, perfectly coordinated hand of icy energy, their movements so precise it was as if they were of one mind.

At the time, he thought that this was an elite team that had worked together for a long time and that only with their perfect teamwork could they achieve such results.

Only now, experiencing it firsthand, did he realize that this was not due to the warrior training, but rather to the exquisite control techniques carried by the Ice Soul Pearl, which allowed multiple users to easily synchronize their mental energy and achieve group cooperative combat.

Gabamuda's eyes were filled with amazement, and he couldn't help but turn to Zhao Xiaoying: "Commander Zhao, what secret technique is behind the Ice Soul Bead's almost 'mind-to-mind' control method?"

Zhao Xiaoying spoke casually, as if she were talking about a trivial matter, but every word she uttered sounded like a thunderclap to Gabamuda's ears:
"This is the third-generation super-spirit control secret technique that the Azure Civilization is about to fully implement. It is called 'Spirit Detection and Mind Clarity'. The Ice Soul Bead is the first piece of equipment equipped with this secret technique, and it can be considered our initial test vehicle."

Gabamuda paused for a moment, then subconsciously murmured, "Jianling Mingxin".

The words "Third Generation Super Spirit Control Secret Technique" made him instantly realize what an extraordinary secret technique this was.

This is a truly groundbreaking and revolutionary innovation.

"Spiritual Enlightenment" allows equipment to resonate deeply with the user's spiritual power, meaning that the supernatural equipment of the Azure Civilization will usher in a leapfrog upgrade.

More advanced control means an explosive increase in combat power, and the strength of the entire civilization will therefore usher in a qualitative leap!
Zhao Xiaoying's next words were exactly as he had predicted: "The new generation of Tiangong battle armor has also been fully equipped with the 'Spirit Detection and Mind Clarity' system, and will be officially renamed the 'Divine Craft' series battle armor in the future."

"Hundreds of super intelligent factories under Xingtian Industrial Group are operating at full capacity to mass-produce the Divine Armor. It is expected that the armor will be deployed to the Human Alliance Defense Force on a large scale in ten days. Kaituo City, as the front line, will be the first area to be equipped."

The "Xingtian Industrial Group" mentioned in this sentence is one of the many super companies under Yang Fan's control, with Tianxing Holdings Group controlling 40% of its shares.

Gabamuda suddenly recalled some information and realized, "No wonder the Azure Civilization has been issuing massive raw material procurement lists to various civilizations recently. It turns out they are preparing for the mass production of the Divine Armor!"

Having personally experienced the exquisite control of the Ice Soul Pearl, he knew all too well what the Divine Armor equipped with the "Spirit Detection and Mind Clarity" system meant.

This is by no means a simple equipment upgrade, but a "second body" that can be deeply bound to the user's mental power.

The armor's reaction speed will be synchronized with the pilot's thoughts, and the switching between defensive, offensive, and support functions will be instantaneous.

It can even take fatal damage for the user, which is equivalent to giving the superhuman two lives. It is definitely a true power multiplier.

Unable to contain his eagerness, Gabamuda asked earnestly, almost pleadingly, "Commander Zhao, the Azure Civilization and the Iron Fist Civilization are staunch allies. I wonder if you could customize a divine armor suited to our Iron Fist Civilization?"

Without even asking about the customization price, he directly made a procurement commitment that would shock any civilization: "As long as the Azure Civilization can customize and produce them, the Iron Fist Civilization's cumulative procurement volume will definitely exceed one billion units!"

This is an absolutely astronomical super order.

Zhao Xiaoying smiled and nodded, living up to his high expectations: "Mr. Wang Tie, rest assured, it is only right for allies to help each other. Customizing a divine craftsmanship armor to suit the Iron Fist Civilization is of course no problem."

She then shifted her focus, pointing out an objective problem: "However, due to production capacity limitations, the first batch of customized armor will not be delivered for at least three months, and the first year's deliveries may not exceed 500 million units. We ask for your understanding."

Five million units is indeed pitifully small compared to the total demand of one billion units, but Gabamda showed no dissatisfaction whatsoever. Instead, he nodded hurriedly: "It's alright! It's perfectly alright! The Iron Fist Civilization is willing to wait patiently!"

He knew perfectly well that any civilization would prioritize its own needs when it came to such a revolutionary and important piece of equipment. The fact that Canglan agreed to customize it and provide a clear delivery schedule was already an enormous favor.

Being able to get on the fast track of the "Spirit Detection and Mind Clarification" secret method, even if it takes a while, is a sure-fire way to make money for the Iron Fist Civilization.

Gabamuda's curiosity about the "Spirit Detection and Mind Clarity" secret technique had reached its peak, and he asked a question: "Commander Zhao, who exactly is the inventor of this groundbreaking third-generation super-spirit control secret technique? Mr. Spirit Raven or Mr. Ghost?"

In his understanding, anyone capable of creating a secret technique of this level must be a top expert standing at the pinnacle of civilization.

Zhao Xiaoying shook her head: "Not the two gentlemen."

After a moment's thought, she gave a detailed answer: "To be honest, the technical origin of this secret method can be traced back to the 'vegetative nerve synchronous sensing' technology proposed by Mr. Yang Fan more than ten years ago."

"This is a fundamental theory that enables biological nerves to establish a deep resonance with non-living carriers, which can be considered the foundation for discerning the spirit and understanding the mind."

"When the theory of vegetative-neural control was first proposed, it caused a sensation in the scientific research community. Many insightful people believed that it was a very promising emerging field, which subsequently started the research trend in the field of super-sense control."

She paused, her tone tinged with a touch of感慨 about the research journey: "Over the years, tens of thousands of research institutions and tens of millions of researchers on Canglan Star have been tirelessly engaged in research in related fields."

"Through the efforts of countless people, the scientific and industrial communities have made more than 200,000 large and small improvements around the plant nervous system, and we are now on the eve of a technological breakthrough."

"Until recently, Mr. Yang Fan personally led a crucial systematic integration of these improvements scattered across various fields, and made twelve key improvements to address the core issues, ultimately giving birth to the epoch-making 'Spiritual Enlightenment and Mind Clarity' secret method."

At this point, Zhao Xiaoying made a timely summary: "So strictly speaking, this is not the achievement of any one person, but the collective knowledge of countless Canglan scientific researchers, and one of the masterpieces in the history of Canglan civilization's scientific and technological development."

Gabamuda was truly shocked by these remarks.

He pondered for a while, then nodded sincerely and said, "What you said makes perfect sense. The 'Mirroring the Spirit and Enlightening the Mind' is a great crystallization of knowledge in a civilization."

This moving story, which can be described as "a civilization's pioneering and arduous struggle," further confirmed one thing in the hearts of the Iron Fist warriors—if the Iron Fist civilization had not undergone a complete transformation, such a great crystallization of knowledge would never have been born.

Gabamuda was lost in thought. Following the guidance of the "Spirit Insight and Mind Clarity" secret method, he infused a wisp of spiritual power into the Ice Soul Pearl.

The next second, a wonderful sense of being locked in place was formed.

This is one of the core and wonderful applications of the Secret Method of Observing Spirits and Enlightening the Mind.

When a person with superpowers launches a ranged attack, they usually need to use their mental power to lock onto the target from a distance.

Limited by its own mental strength, there is a certain upper limit to the effective locking distance.

But at this moment.

Even from a distance of hundreds of meters, every tiny movement of the flower-backed scorpion was clearly reflected in Gabamda's consciousness.

This "amplified mental lock" effect is equivalent to directly expanding the range of ranged attacks, thus directly increasing combat effectiveness.

Gabamuda couldn't understand how the Azure People had incorporated this characteristic into their arcane arts; he only knew that the Azure People were a remarkable race. (End of Chapter)