You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

If someone had been infected, it would have undoubtedly led to corruption and spread. The responsibility for leaving a hidden danger to the sacred and inviolable temple would be unbearable, a disgrace to our ancestors for generations to come.

No one doubted that the high priest could beat the invaders back at any time, but it would be too shameful to go that far.

"Of course you can have both."

Gedanta's clear voice echoed throughout the hall, accompanied by the sound of her free-spirited footsteps.

Her arrival completely dispelled the corrupting power emanating from the mermaid leader's remains. She achieved such a level simply by existing without taking any action.

The great prophet's spiritual power is not as great as the high priest's, but it is still vast.

"teacher."

The priests relaxed as soon as they found their leader, while she went to the heart sample.

"Don't worry, His Majesty and I have discussed it and have already drafted a preliminary plan to absorb and purify this power. We can make full use of the subspace. We are all under the Creator's command, and it's just a matter of each relying on their own abilities, but the Heavenly Dao favors the Great Qian more."

According to the theology of the Great Qian Dynasty, the Way of Heaven created all of this.

This perfectly explains why even the subspace is so submissive, always displaying fear, as if it understands its true nature better.

The academic community is very unhappy about this.

You guys know a lot, don't you? I'll use you right away.

Gedentana extended her slender finger and gently touched the culture vessel containing the heart, extracting a wisp of spiritual energy. Of course, it was contaminated, but it was fine once it resonated with her own body. She extracted the essence and discarded the dross, making perfect use of it.

As she said, she used this power without taking any risks, and the evil god couldn't do anything about it.

I got it for free.

While the immortality and indestructibility of the Great Prophet, as an exalted being, may not be comparable to that of the High Priest, he still possesses the unchanging "constant state of being the moment of exaltation," which is the golden word of the Way of Heaven.

Therefore, attempts to achieve permanent change through corruption, curses, erosion, etc., are pointless.

Not to mention that Feng Tianyin has a higher level of authority.

They are the most crucial safety valve in the Great Qian spiritual energy system, and are indestructible.

"Continue the experiment."

With a command from Gergentana, "We must continue to explore the combination of psionic energy and warp properties. Simply using it on the level of objects is not enough. It's time to apply it to the level of living beings. We can take it slowly and not rush to use it on ourselves."

"But we can start with animals. Don't worry, there's plenty of funding. His Majesty takes this very seriously."

The emergence of this new type of familiar, the mermaid, represents a change in the psionic environment. Such creatures are always present during periods of change, and they can also bring unexpected insights.

Feng Tianyin had long been curious about the effects of spiritual energy on living beings.

Previously, the technology was insufficient.

Now that we have such durable material as mermaids, we should study them carefully, and this is only part of the comprehensive research.

She wants to promote comprehensive technological iteration and accumulate experience over the next decade.

Meanwhile, it wasn't just the inner sanctum that was bustling with activity; strange explosions were constantly emanating from the academy on the other side. While the priests' research was conducted quietly, the things the scholars were tinkering with were causing the ground to shake violently at every turn.

Grand Library Square.

At that moment, a huge, colorful balloon slowly rose into the air, leaving the horizon and riding the wind, even taller than the clock tower.

As it ascended into the sky, people immediately set off fireworks, which also shone brightly in the sky.

"We're flying! We've taken off! We did it!"

Excited voices came from above. Far from being frightened by the exaggerated altitude and wind, the passengers waved their hats and shouted incessantly. Even if you couldn't hear clearly, you could vaguely feel their joy.

Completed!

The hot air balloon was an idea that had been in the works for a long time, and now we are finally witnessing it truly taking to the skies.

The view of Xiayi from a higher vantage point reveals a completely different charm.

The hills centered around the temple are arranged in a staggered pattern, with areas within the city walls bearing the marks of the past, bustling streets, and workshops shrouded in smoke, while in the distance, a river flows ceaselessly towards the sea.

A gentle breeze caressed their faces, and even though the hot air balloon swayed precariously, the people inside showed no fear, only increasing their excitement.

They gazed at the bright sunshine and smiled.

Reaching out, it seems you can grasp a wisp of moisture; wouldn't that be grasping the clouds?

So beautiful.

Being high in the air is a completely different experience; you might even greet a sparrow passing by, saying, "The weather is nice today. Flying really does give you a feeling of freedom."

"Have we taken another step closer to the Way of Heaven?"

"Humans can reach the same height as birds. The world is truly amazing. We actually succeeded."

"Let's be careful about the airflow."

After a brief moment of excitement, they returned to their work, carefully maneuvering the steering wheel and meticulously recording changes in temperature, airflow, and humidity...

At the same time, telescopes and other measuring equipment were used to calibrate and adjust various reference landmarks.

The uses are endless.

Even just now, from a high altitude, we can map more detailed maps and accurately record high-altitude information. This meteorological data can be used in agriculture, which has many benefits.

The hot air balloon slowly returned to the ground when it was almost out of fuel.

The first round of takeoffs and landings went smoothly.

Passengers and researchers embraced excitedly, overjoyed, and laughed heartily. Mission accomplished! This thing may have poor flight capabilities, but its high altitude opens up many possibilities for its use.

Moreover, it is far from its limit and can be improved, and the aerodynamic data it collects can support other research and development.

"You did a great job, the experiment finally went smoothly."

Lu Zhengshu praised him sincerely.

The dean's encouragement made everyone even happier, and sure enough, he brought more good news:

"His Majesty said he would approve more funding for us. The newly appointed Lord Jiang also attaches great importance to it. It seems that our academy will become a key focus of our work. We'll be very busy then."

Everyone was overjoyed, and being busy was not a problem.

They were eager for more projects, after all, everyone present was a carefully selected genius, full of passion and focused on invention. They were genuinely interested; most others simply wanted to try out their imaginative ideas.

Feng Tianyin, however, always offered support, even when she could provide direct guidance, she would try to do so through assistance.

It's important to clear the blockages.

If we rely solely on the technology tree of Daqian from beginning to end, we cannot form a scientific research ecosystem and will not be able to go far.

The guidance should be appropriate; in fact, the best approach is to provide money, personnel, and venues.

Geniuses need a suitable environment to be cultivated.

All she did was pour resources into it, and the academy did indeed meet expectations. Under the leadership of the newly appointed Lu Zhengshu, more and more projects were launched, each demonstrating its value.

range.

Amidst the booming cannon fire, Lü Wen, in his naval uniform, was making demands:

"We need more stable naval guns, especially those that are corrosion-resistant and moisture-proof. We need not only solutions for storing the gun barrels, but also for storing the gunpowder."

"You're asking for too much. Fine, I'll give it a try."

The client is really putting us in a difficult position.

However, considering the military's consistently large orders, I tolerated it, as it is one of the academy's core values.

The Daqian military serves as an important platform for technological testing, with a large volume of data, numerous case studies, and extensive feedback, resulting in positive practical cooperation outcomes. The difficulty lies in the research and development phase, which often requires several revisions to the plan – a truly grueling process.

Lu Zhengshu smiled and said, "Lord Lü, congratulations on your promotion."

"It was just a stroke of luck that I was able to achieve merit alongside His Majesty. I'm still continuing my studies."

Since the war against the clan, he has risen through the ranks due to his merits. Even his father, Lü Bo, did not expect his son to be so successful and to rise so quickly at such a good time.

However, he became even more strict with himself.

We need to work twice as hard to maintain this achievement.

"Please look."

The academy director couldn't wait to show off the new weapons, which were flintlock muskets, ready for deployment.

Because Feng Tianyin attached great importance to such crucial inventions as weapons and often personally provided guidance, the Great Qian Dynasty quickly skipped the primitive stages such as matchlock guns and went straight to flintlock guns.

Its reliability still bothered the high priest, but he had no choice but to use it for the time being.

With a series of thuds, the target dozens of steps away was pierced.

"That works too!"

What seemed like a primitive weapon to Feng Tianyin was shocking to Lü Wen. The target was humanoid and wore heavy armor, yet it was easily pierced through, demonstrating its terrifying power.

Is the large amount of armor that we painstakingly equipped still of any use?

By the time it was actually invented, it would be scrap metal; a flintlock musket would be enough to kick a heavily armored cavalryman to his grave.

The light cavalry will retain their function, but the heavy cavalry will be rapidly weakened. Armoring them is too costly, so it's better to buy more guns.

Is the production volume sufficient?

"Her Majesty has given instructions to expand its production lines; she takes it very seriously."

It's rare for a product to garner such attention from Feng Tianyin, suggesting she's already noticed the shift in warfare. Indeed, the Great Qian Army is now transitioning from land to sea, favoring lightweight yet lethal weapons.

I couldn't have both before.

But now, with technological advancements, a much grander future is presented to Lü Wen:

The navy can rely on its powerful ships and cannons to ensure the safety of shipping lanes and continuously transport supplies to support the army's conquest of the interior. At least dealing with a few small islands lacking depth is very easy.

The Great Qian army could easily dominate the nodes of the entire intercontinental sea.

No luck.

Although Feng Tianyin currently has no intention of waging war, it does not negate the objective existence of her military advantage. Once the new weapons are deployed, the opponent will realize the gap.

"Dean, you are the ones who truly changed the war."

"It's not that exaggerated. It's just the result of accumulating little by little. We'll see. There will be many more new and exciting things to come."

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